David Linx: vocals
Diederik Wissels: piano
Paolo Fresu: trumpet, flugelhorn
Palle Danielsson: bass
Jon Christensen: drums
Igor Semenoff & Cécile Broché: violin
Dominica Eyckmans: viola
Jean Paul Dessy: cello
1. The Way Forward (Introduction)
2. Here Be Changes Made
3. Heartland
4. Standing My Ground
5. Solace
6. Sleep (Emma’s Lullaby)
7. Praise
8. It Was Always You
9. Fisalina (Interlude)
10. Rest from the World
11. Eavesdropping
12. Ninna Nanna Pitzinnu
…The disc’s title refers to a remarkable baroque-era dance book (published in 1700), the first such book to show actual diagrams of foot movements; among the musical examples in the collection (and others of its type) were settings of dances from Lully’s ballets, along with other works heard on this program. In fact, the disc’s excellent, detailed liner notes–by Lawrence-King–make an engrossing read that significantly enhances our appreciation of the music and performances. By placing the music in context and explaining its relevance to the court of Louis XIV, Lawrence-King gives meaning and purpose to his program while appealing to our fascination for colorful historical events and personalities. An absolutely first-rate production from beginning to end.
–David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com
…In this case, the authorship of Andromeda liberata is in question. It may have been entirely the work of Antonio Vivaldi; the aria “Sovvente il sole” is almost certainly his, but the composer(s) of the rest of the serenata cannot be definitively established. It is possible that the serenata might be what is known as a pasticcio, or an assemblage of music by several composers…
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Nick Sanders: piano
Henry Fraser: bass
Connor Baker: drums
1. Live Normal (4:32)
2. Manic Maniac (2:38)
3. Playtime 2050 (2:19)
4. Prepared For The Blues (2:59)
5. Still Considering (3:15)
6. The Number 3 (4:13)
7. Interlude For S.L.B. (1:41)
8. Endless (5:21)
9. It’s Like This (3:17)
10. Hungry Ghost (3:25)
11. RPD (3:52)
12. Prepared For The Accident (3:24) [didn’t like-didn’t rip]
13. #2 Longfellow Park (3:16)
Bob Becker, Russell Hartenberger & Ryan Scott: percussion
Charles Lloyd: tenor saxophone
Bobo Stenson: piano
Anders Jormin: double bass
Billy Hart: drums
1. Nocturne (5:23)
2. Song (12:44)
3. Dwija (6:46)
4. Glimpse (8:33)
5. Imke (3:55)
6. Amarma (7:18)
7. Figure in Blue, Memories of Duke (9:25)
8. The Blessing (10:54)
9. Brother on the Rooftop (11:58)
Hank Jones: piano
George Mraz: bass
Elvin Jones: drums
1. Thad’s Pad (7:25)
2. Ah, Henry (8:10)
3. The Summary (6:00)
4. Little Rascal on a Rock (6:18)
5. Upon Reflection (11:27)
6. Lady Luck (8:04)
7. Mean What You Say (8:21)
8. Kids Are Pretty People (6:36)
9. Ray-El (7:22)
10. A Child Is Born (4:33)
(all compositions by Thad Jones)
Carla Bley: piano
Andy Sheppard: tenor saxophone
Steve Swallow: bass
Billy Drummond: drums
1. 3 Blind Mice: 3 Blind Mice (5:33)
2. 3 Blind Mice: Wink Leak/Traps/Leonard Feather (5:30)
3. 3 Blind Mice: The Maze/Blind Mice Redux (4:14)
4. Hip Hop (7:44)
5. Tropical Depression (7:39)
6. Red (6:03)
7. Lost Chords: I (9:07)
8. Lost Chords: II (4:23)
9. Lost Chords: III (3:41)
Iiro Rantala: piano
Lars Danielsson: bass
Peter Erskine: drums, percussion
1. Voyage (4:18)
2. How Long Is Now? (3:59)
3. Snapchat (4:10)
4. Taksim By Night (4:50)
5. Little Wing (4:53)
6. Trust (4:46)
7. Assisi (5:35)
8. Kyrie (4:19)
9. Each Breath (3:23)
10. A Nut (3:57)
11. Bruno (6:12)
12. Topi (4:00)
13. Choral (2:41)
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