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Yanni
Truth
Of Touch
International contemporary instrumental (new age)
superstar Yiannis Hrysomallis' first album of new
studio material since 2003's Ethnicity finds the
self-taught Greek composer returning to his
instrumental roots, crafting a 15-track onslaught of
blistering calm that will appeal to fans of ...
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Yanni
Mexicanisimo
(2010)
Recording information: La Bodega, México. Personnel:
Yanni (piano); David Rivera (guitarron); José Manuel
Jiménez (vihuela); Rubén Bedolla, Patricia Hernández
(viola); Amador Bedolla, Isabel Frenk, Luz María
(cello); Angel Ramos (soprano saxophone).
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Return
To Forever
Romantic
Warrior (1976) Remastered
By the time Return to Forever's ROMANTIC WARRIOR
lineup coalesced, the group was very much a
partnership between all four members. By 1976, with
increased reliance on Corea's banks of analog
synthesizers and Al Dimeola's searing electric guitar,
the quartet ...
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Joe
Sample
Best
Of Joe Sample (1998)
The Best of Joe Sample is an effective introduction to
his popular recordings for Warner Brothers. Since it's
designed for a casual fan, the collection contains no
surprises -- there aren't any unreleased items, only
numbers like "Chain Reaction," "Hippies
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Return
To Forever
No
Mystery (1975)
NO MYSTERY (1975) sees Return to Forever experimenting
with funk and heavy-hitting rock. "Sofistifunk"
is a great example of the former. On this track,
drummer Lenny White lays down a fat dance groove.
However, to offset this, keyboardist Chick Corea ...
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Herbie
Hancock
Maiden
Voyage (1965)
The Rudy Van Gelder Edition of MAIDEN VOYAGE includes
an essay by Bob Blumenthal. This is part of the Blue
Note Rudy Van Gelder Editions series. Probably the
best in Herbie Hancock's series of fine Blue Note
albums from the 60s, Maiden ...
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Return
To Forever
Where
Have I Known You Before (1974)
This classic, cookin' fusion record from the heyday of
the genre still sounds exciting today. Keyboardist
Chick Corea leads his band on an intergalactic cruise
into the void where rock and jazz meet in an explosive
big bang. Playing with ...
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Joe
Sample
Old
Places, Old Faces (1995)
The former Crusader acquits himself admirably on these
ten original compositions. Much of OLD PLACES finds
Sample settling comfortably into the niche he knows
best: laid-back, West Coast groove-jazz. Sample is
such a master of the style, though, that the ...
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Yanni
Tribute
(1997)
Recorded live at the Taj Mahal, India and the
Forbidden City, Beijing, China from March to May,
1997. Personnel: Jennette Clinger, Alfreda Gerald,
Vann Johnson, Catte Adams (vocals); Ramón Stagnaro
(guitar, charango); April Aoki (harp); Irina Voloshina,
Corinne Chapelle, Wil Logan, ...
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Joe
Sample
Collection
(1991)
Because of the success he's enjoyed in the pop and
R&B markets, critics have tended to dismiss Joe
Sample's albums as a leader. But in fact, the
keyboardist/pianist's work has often been imaginative
and quite soulful. Despite the inclusion of ...
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Yanni
Essential
Yanni (2010) Remastered
Essential is a fine double-disc compilation assembled
from ten of Yanni's albums. The 32 tracks span the
first half of the new age mega-star's career -- from
his debut album in the mid-'80s right up to 1993, the
year of ...
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Eddie
Harris
Swiss
Movement: Montreux 30th Anniversary Edition
(1969)
The 1996 reissue of SWISS MOVEMENT includes "Kaftan,"
which did not appear on the original LP or CD.
Recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux,
Switzerland on June 21, 1969. Originally released on
Atlantic (1537). Includes liner notes by Mike ...
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Yanni
Ultimate
Yanni (2003) Remastered
There's no denying that Yanni is a global phenomenon
virtually unmatched in the annals of popular music. In
addition to selling gazillions of albums and
single-handedly bringing new age music to a mass
audience, his flair for showmanship led him ...
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Herbie
Hancock
Empyrean
Isles (1964) Remastered
The Rudy Van Gelder Edition of EMPYREAN ISLES includes
an essay by Bob Blumenthal. This is part of the Blue
Note Rudy Van Gelder Editions series. Herbie Hancock's
tenure with Miles Davis had a profound influence on
EMPYREAN ISLES. Hancock made even ...
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Lyle
Mays
Lyle
Mays (1985) Reissue
LYLE MAYS was the first solo effort from the
keyboardist and founding member of the Pat Metheny
Group. He assembled a stellar group of supporting
musicians to present this collection of jazz/fusion
compositions. Mays's acoustic piano sparkles on the
opening "Highland ...
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Joe
Sample
Spellbound
(1989)
With the supremely funky rhythm section of Marcus
Miller (bass), Lenny Castro (percussion) and Omar
Hakim (drums) propelling his piano most of the way --
the other ringers on a few tracks aren't bad either --
you would think that ...
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Constance
Demby
Novus
Magnificat: Through The Stargate (1986)
This two-part album of symphonic space music by
Constance Demby is a must-have. Divinely inspired?
Probably so; for those who believe in Fate, the timing
of its release was in alignment with the arrival of
the Harmonic Convergence. Demby, with ...
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Joe
Sample
Carmel
(1979)
Pianist Joe Sample was a pioneer at creating melodic
and accessible pop-jazz. His recordings of the 1970s
and '80s were consistently popular, especially this
best-seller. Sample is joined on most selections by
fellow Crusader Stix Hooper on drums; electric bassist
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Joe
Sample
Ashes
To Ashes (1990)
Joe Sample's recordings throughout much of his career
have been consistent and quite interchangeable. Backed
by a semi-metronomic if usually grooving rhythm
section, Sample's acoustic piano on this Warner Bros.
CD is almost always in the lead, playing easy
listening ...
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Herbie
Hancock
Takin'
Off (1962) Bonus
Tracks; Reissue; Remastered
TAKIN' OFF was Herbie Hancock's first album as a
leader. The 1996 reissue of TAKIN' OFF adds alternate
takes of "Watermelon Man," "Three Bags
Full" and "Empty Pockets." TAKIN' OFF
(1962), Herbie Hancock's debut as a leader, holds up
exceptionally well ...
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Patrick
O'Hearn
Glaciation
(2007)
Patrick O’Hearn: Glaciation (self-released)It’s
been awhile since a disc of ethereal, slow-moving
instrumental music (this once would have been called
“new age”) has captured my imagination like
Patrick O’Hearn’s Glaciation has. Like the
glaciers and icebergs that adorn the lovely ...
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Steven
Halpern
Attracting
Prosperity (1997)
Prosperity means having more of everything in your
life, not just money. And since that attitude of
abundance starts with a person's thoughts, it follows
that affirmations, coupled with soothing music, can
help plant the seeds of prosperity. Under a ...
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Joe
Sample
Voices
In The Rain (1980)
There is a fair amount of variety on this reasonably
enjoyable but not essential release from keyboardist
Joe Sample. Most of the tunes fall into the area of
funky crossover with strong melodies, danceable
rhythms and few chances taken. Flora ...
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Kevin
Toney
Lovescape
(1994)
Keyboardist, programmer, and composer Kevin Toney has
created an album that references in sound not only
fellow electronic musician Suzanne Ciani, but also
Enigma and Bell Biv DeVoe. Lovescape is contemporary
instrumental pop that truly represents the music of
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