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Michael Brook - Cobalt Blue (1992) [4AD]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 28 Sep 2010 11:12:44 | Comments : 2

Michael Brook - Cobalt Blue (1992) [4AD]
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 226 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
1992 4AD | CAD 2007 CD
Electronic / Experimental / Ambient

“Michael Brook is a Canadian guitarist, producer, and sound-track creator. His musical peak was reached in 1992 with the release of his stunning record: "Cobalt Blue" (and the follow-up recording "Live at the Aquarium", also recorded in 1992). On these two albums Michael Brook reached a dizzy height of music creation which few other artists in the 1990's have been able to match. "Cobalt Blue" is a supurb record.”

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Randi Tytingvåg - Red (2009) [Ozella Music]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 28 Sep 2010 06:16:56 | Comments : 16

Randi Tytingvåg - Red (2009) [Ozella Music] {Audiophile 44.1/24}
Studio Master | FLACs (24bit/44,1kHz) | cover -> 531 MB (+5% RAR rec.)
Jazz / Vocal

“A truly captivating album, from a singer being hailed as a jazz great in the making. A showcase of a unique jazz voice and enchanting orignal compositions - plus a sparkling Cole Porter standard thrown in for good measure - from an artist gifted in the nuance of cross-genre influenced writing, yet with the confidence to make her own jazz performance stand tall.”

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Patricia Barber - Mythologies (2006) [Blue Note] {NEW WORKING LINKS} REPOST

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 28 Sep 2010 06:11:25 | Comments : 5

Patricia Barber - Mythologies (2006) [Blue Note] {NEW WORKING LINKS}
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 346 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
2006 Blue Note | 0946 3 59564 2 9
Jazz / Vocal

“Chicagoan singer and pianist Patricia Barber - one of the few jazz musicians to receive the prestigious honor of a Guggenheim Fellowship - expresses unique, personal ambition with this album, which consists entirely of Barber originals. Each song of "Mythologies" represents a character from ancient Greek folklore. But fear not, this isn't some dry or pretentious mythology lesson - as most characters in Greek myth are ascribed human feelings, Barber draws on them to delve into emotional states (positive and negative) common to all.”
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Portico Quartet - Black & White Sessions (2009) [Real World]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 27 Sep 2010 09:08:04 | Comments : 18

Portico Quartet - Black & White Sessions (2009) [Real World]
Studio Master (source: B&W release) | FLAC (24bit/44,1kHz) | cover (pdf) -> 460 MB (+5% RAR rec.)
Jazz / Experimental

“Portico Quartet are four young musicians from South London who sound like nothing you’ve ever heard before. Living and playing together, they describe themselves as an indy band playing post-jazz and their unique sound has won them fans from Gilles Peterson to Radio 4 and Notion to BBC Music Magazine.”
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Bobby McFerrin - Beyond Words (2002) [Blue Note] {NEW WORKING LINKS} REPOST

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 27 Sep 2010 06:44:51 | Comments : 2

Bobby McFerrin - Beyond Words (2002) [Blue Note] {NEW WORKING LINKS}
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 339 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
2002 Blue Note | 7243 5 34201 2 3
Jazz / Vocal

“"Beyond Words" is a cornucopia of ethereal sounds and genre combinations. The only "standard" tune on the album is Chick Corea's "Windows." McFerrin and the composer himself team up on this piece, and the interaction between them is full of rich chemistry and spontaneity. Other tracks such as "Kalimba Suite" evoke an African feel, undoubtedly fueled by Cameroonian bass player Richard Bona. There are no lyrics on the record (at least none that are discernable); McFerrin's approach to singing here is similar to some of his earlier efforts, layering numerous vocal tracks on top of one another, creating brilliant washes and punchy syllabic grooves.”
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Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Edo de Waart) - Kurt Weill: Symphonies nos. 1 & 2 (1974) [1992 Philips Classics Productions]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 26 Sep 2010 10:17:42 | Comments : 1

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Edo de Waart) - Kurt Weill: Symphonies nos. 1 & 2 (1974) [1992 Philips Classics Productions]
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 229 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
1992 Philips Classics Productions | 434 171-2
Classical

“These symphonies were performed by the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and conducted by Edo de Waart. They were recorded in December 1973 at the Paul Gerhard Kirche, Leipzig, Germany, and originally released on LP in 1974.”
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Carl Orff: Carmina Burana - Richard Hickox, LSO (2008) [Chandos, Audiophile 88,2kHz/24bit]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 26 Sep 2010 09:37:07 | Comments : 7

Carl Orff: Carmina Burana - Richard Hickox, LSO (2008) [Chandos, Audiophile 88,2kHz/24bit]
Studio Master (source: HDtracks) | FLACs (24bit/88,2kHz) | Artwork -> 1,04 GB (+5% RAR rec.)
Classical / Choral

“Recorded live at the Barbican Centre in November 2007, Richard Hickox conducts Carl Orff’s immensely popular dramatic cantata "Carmina Burana" with the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and soloists, Barry Banks, Laura Claycomb and Christopher Maltman.”

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Peter Gabriel - So (1986) [2007 Japanese Paper Sleeve Mini Vinyl LP Replica CD]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 26 Sep 2010 07:03:51 | Comments : 4

Peter Gabriel - So (1986) [2007 Japanese Paper Sleeve Mini Vinyl LP Replica CD]
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 310 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
2007 EMI | VJCP-68851
Rock / Progressive Rock

“"So" is the fifth studio album (and seventh album overall) by British rock musician Peter Gabriel, released in 1986. Many of it's songs reflect a more conventional pop-writing style and became radio hits, others still retain Gabriel's dark, brooding sense of experimentalism.”
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Dave's True Story - Unauthorized (2000) [Chesky Records, Audiophile 96/24]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 25 Sep 2010 12:31:52 | Comments : 3

Dave's True Story - Unauthorized (2000) [Chesky Records, Audiophile 96/24]
Studio Master (source: HDtracks) | FLACs (24bit/96kHz) | Artwork -> 0,99 GB (+5% RAR rec.)
Jazz / Vocal

“"Unauthorized" is a great leap forward from the group's previous release "Sex Without Bodies", the main reason being the expanded production/arrangements of bassist/producer Jeff Eyrich. Eyrich uses a wide array of complementary tonal colors, from vibes to a horn section, to frame Cantor's witty, sophisticated songs, and Flint's melodious but deadpan singing style.”
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Fred Frith - Eleventh Hour (2005) [Winter & Winter]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 25 Sep 2010 07:55:20 | Comments : 11

Fred Frith - Eleventh Hour (2005) [Winter & Winter]
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 462 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
2005 Winter & Winter | 910 103-2
Avantgarde

“"Eleventh Hour" is a double album by English guitarist, composer and improvisor Fred Frith. It comprises five long pieces composed by Frith between 1990 and 2001, and was performed by the Arditti Quartet (strings) with Uwe Dierksen (trombone), William Winant (electric guitars) and Frith (electric guitars), in Germany and the United States in 2003 and 2004.”
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Jack De Johnette & Foday Musa Suso - Music From The Hearts Of The Masters (2005) [Golden Beams Productions]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 24 Sep 2010 11:30:34 | Comments : 0

Jack De Johnette & Foday Musa Suso - Music From The Hearts Of The Masters (2005) [Golden Beams Productions]
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 366 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
2005 Golden Beams Productions | GBP1112
Jazz / World

“Foday Musa Suso, the innovative Griot and Kora master, is a tireless ambassador of African culture whose solo work and collaborations with the likes of Philip Glass and Herbie Hancock are now considered classics. Jack DeJohnette, one of Jazz music's greatest drummers, has been a part of countless musical milestones from Miles Davis' Bitches Brew to last year's Grammy Nominated Out Of Towners with Keith Jarrett and Gary Peacock.”
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Dave's True Story - Sex Without Bodies (1998) [Chesky Records, Audiophile 96/24]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 24 Sep 2010 10:08:04 | Comments : 8

Dave's True Story - Sex Without Bodies (1998) [Chesky Records, Audiophile 96/24]
Studio Master (source: HDtracks) | FLACs (24bit/96kHz) | Artwork -> 989 MB (+ 5% RAR rec.)
Jazz / Vocal

“With so much of today's music sounding like the din of open warfare, along comes Dave's True Story to prove there's still room for espionage. Chesky Records takes pleasure in presenting a record that's as sweet as a peach and dry as a martini. "Sex Without Bodies" is reminiscent of the post-swing, cafe society sound that belonged to stars like Peggy Lee and Chet Baker.”
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Fred Frith & Ensemble Modern - Traffic Continues (2000) [Winter & Winter]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 24 Sep 2010 07:55:28 | Comments : 5

Fred Frith & Ensemble Modern - Traffic Continues (2000) [Winter & Winter]
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 328 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
2000 Winter & Winter | 910 044-2
Jazz / Contemporary

“"Traffic Continues" is made up of two connected pieces of music, "Traffic Continues" (1996) and "Traffic Continues II: Gusto (for Tom Cora)" (1998), each of which in turn consists of interdependent parts that highlight various combinations of instruments and/or approaches to playing. Both pieces were written by composer/guitarist Fred Frith, and performed by Frith and the German New Music group Ensemble Modern. Long-time Frith collaborators Ikue Mori (drum machines) and Zeena Parkins (harp, electric harp) join the proceedings for "Traffic Continues II." ”
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John Coltrane - Interstellar Space (1967) [2000 Impulse Remastered]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 23 Sep 2010 10:11:14 | Comments : 3

John Coltrane - Interstellar Space (1967) [2000 Impulse Remastered]
EAC rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Artwork -> 397 MB (+5% RAR Rec.)
2000 Impulse! | 543 415-2
Jazz / Classic Jazz

“Not released for the first time until 1974 but now available in expanded form as a CD, this set of duets by tenor saxophonist John Coltrane and drummer Rashied Ali are full of fire, emotion and constant abstract invention. The original four pieces ("Mars," "Venus," "Jupiter" and "Saturn") are joined by "Leo" and "Jupiter Variation." Coltrane alternates quiet moments with sections of great intensity, showing off his phenominal technique and ability to improvise without the need for chordal instruments. Rousing if somewhat inaccessible music.”
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Yoichi Murata Orchestra - Compositions (2009) [Ewe, Audiophile 96/24]

Posted By : mgrcin | Date : 23 Sep 2010 10:05:58 | Comments : 6

Yoichi Murata Orchestra - Compositions (2009) [Ewe, Audiophile 96/24]
Studio Master (source: HDtracks) | FLACs (24bit/96kHz) | Artwork (pdf) -> 883 MB (+ 5% RAR rec.)
Jazz / Contemporary

“For this Ewe release, Yoichi created original compositions which bring everything we’ve come to expect and love from the great jazz orchestras. It is a collage of colors, moods, and bridges the vast continents of the musical world. From playing to writing, there is no let-up start to finish. Brilliance and virtuosity is the rule and he sets a high standard.”
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