CD-Charts Position 161
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January

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by: Marcin Wasilewski Trio

Release Date May 06, 2008
Marcin Wasilewski belongs to the best of contemporary European Jazz. There exists a very lively and highly inspirated jazz-scene in Poland since a couple of years. The style of music Marcin Wasilewski performs with his trio, is a very special kind of impressionistic, esthetic Jazz, full of well-done harmonizations. The pieces of music "breath", as one could say. Virtuosity lets the music go, instead of opressing it. Espesially remarkable are, as so often, the compositions of Wasilewski himself like "The First Touch", "The Cat", the title piece of music "January" and "The Young and Cinema". Here Marcin Wasilewski is the most himself. Very good is also "Vignette" from Gary Peacock. The reason the CD ist rated with (only) four stars are the pieces ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 162
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A Christmas Celebration

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starring: Celtic Woman

Release Date October 02, 2007
This is a great concert!! Not as wonderful as the previous two, but because its Christmas, its different. The energy is different with the women, though. Knowing it was the last time Maev performed with the group was sad, but if you are a fan of Celtic Woman, this is worth it to have in the collection, as the music is WONDERFUL, any time of year.....!!

CD-Charts Position 163
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ABBA: Number Ones

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starring: ABBA

Release Date December 05, 2006
I love all of the songs. I also have the CD. A good buy if you love ABBA.

CD-Charts Position 164
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Putumayo Presents: Paris

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by: Various Artists

Release Date April 18, 2006
PARIS is the first compilation in the Putumayo series that I really took a shine to. The first cd in the series I heard was ARABIC GROOVE earlier this year but I was bored with it. It wasn't until the PARIS compilation did I realize how great Putumayo series is.

PARIS is a delightful compilation of Parisian music from the Nouvelle Scene (new scene). When I listen to the cd, I feel like I am sitting outside of a Parisian cafe. The music is very mellow. It is a mix of folk and pop with a French twist. Although I do not understand the French language, I nevertheless love listening to the language the artists sings in. One of my personal favorite songs on the album is "Quelqu'un M'a Dit" by Carla Bruni, the latest wife of France's president. Normally I ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 165
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No Promises

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by: Carla Bruni

Release Date
Since the focus of this column is music, I won't dwell on supermodel singer Carla Bruni's recent marriage to French president Nicolas Sarkozy, because it's irrelevant to her recorded output -- at least so far. No Promises is Bruni's second album, an all-English setting of poetry by such icons as Yeats, Auden, Dickinson, and Parker. Given the introspective nature of these lyrics, it's no surprise that the album is a gossamer grab-bag of European air. Bruni's intimate vocals are mated with classical guitar, harmonica, cello, bass, and light percussion. For those given to reflecting slowly over turns of phrase, No Promises promises a provocative soundtrack. For the rest who wouldn't know subtlety if it whacked `em upside the head, No Promises promises nothing ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 166
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For Love and Laughter

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by: Solas

Release Date August 26, 2008
Since the focus of this column is music, I won't dwell on supermodel singer Carla Bruni's recent marriage to French president Nicolas Sarkozy, because it's irrelevant to her recorded output -- at least so far. No Promises is Bruni's second album, an all-English setting of poetry by such icons as Yeats, Auden, Dickinson, and Parker. Given the introspective nature of these lyrics, it's no surprise that the album is a gossamer grab-bag of European air. Bruni's intimate vocals are mated with classical guitar, harmonica, cello, bass, and light percussion. For those given to reflecting slowly over turns of phrase, No Promises promises a provocative soundtrack. For the rest who wouldn't know subtlety if it whacked `em upside the head, No Promises promises nothing ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 167
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The Time Machine Tour

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starring: Darren Hayes
directed by: Darren Hayes

Release Date July 22, 2008
Darren Hayes just gets better and better! His ability to write personal, heartfelt music that can lift a crowd en masse, while simultaneously convincing the indivual listener that the song was written just for them - it's incredible!

The Time Machine Tour was Darren's dream, and he made it a reality - it's a miracle of human determination. Part Pop Concert, part theatrical production, this show causes me to catch my breath again and again. "Casey" alone is enough of a reason to buy this DVD. I was lucky enough to be there when the Neon Bird was brought out onto the stage - the thrill that went through me then returns again and again as I recall the moment I fully understood (at least from my own perspective) the extent of what Darren is trying to say ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 168
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Celtic Treasure

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from: Decca

Release Date March 13, 2007
Seems like all I listen to on this cd, is "Summer Fly."
I thought Hayley, could of done better, but maybe I need to
give her a second try, as she is a wonderful singing voice.
Like an Angel.

CD-Charts Position 169
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Canciones de Mi Padre

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by: Linda Ronstadt

Release Date October 25, 1990
The Reviewer below was quite right in her comparison of the traditional Mexican folk songs on this great album to mole poblano sauce, a concoction of fiery chiles and bittersweet Mexican chocolate. Linda Ronstadt is a Mexican-American, and her Canciones de Mi Padre ("My Father's Songs") is a bold and colorful blend of Spanish vocals backed by mariachi violins, trumpets, Mexican guitar, vihuela (a high-pitched, five-string guitar), flute, and one guitarrón (a small-scaled acoustic bass). Like the Reviewer below, I listened to this album a lot while I was in college (in Tucson), where I also experienced Ronstadt's live performance of Canciones in its entirety. Mark Canciones as Exhibit B to my argument that we should embrace the Latin culture in our country, rather than building ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 170
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The Mask and Mirror

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by: Loreena McKennitt

Release Date November 14, 2006
Loreena McKennitt sings beautifully and the music is so lovely to listen to. Will certainly buy more of her music. I play the CD almost daily. So glad I took a chance on this CD and purchased it. Well worth it.