Dylan Different Ben Sidran (vocals) and band BONSAI | BON091101 | CD | 794881938421
Bob Dylan songs - Everything is Broken, Highway 61 Revisited, Tangled Up In Blue, Gotta Serve Somebody, Rainy Day Woman, Ballad of a Thin Man, Maggie's Farm, On The Road Again, All I Really Want To Do, Subterranean Homesick Blues, Blowin In The Wind
Though best known in some circles for penning Steve Miller’s hit song ‘Space Cowboy’ and for producing recordings by the likes of Van Morrison and Diana Ross, Ben Sidran has been active and acclaimed in the jazz world since the early 1970s, with 25 solo albums to his name. Sidran’s sly, dry vocal delivery prompted the London Times to hail him as ‘the first existential jazz rapper’! These twelve great Dylan covers were recorded in a small haunted studio in France in a modern, jazz-inflected style, featuring great grooves, guest musicians from Steely Dan and Stevie Wonder’s band and Ben's soulful vocals.
Masters of Indian Classical Music Vol 2 Ravi Shankar (sitar), Hairprasad Chaurasia (flute) Zakir Hussain (tabla), Various ARC MUSIC | EUCD2257 | CD2 | 5019396225725
With Ravi and Anoushka Shankar touring nationally in 2010 and tabla master Zakir Hussain appearing at the Sydney Opera House as recently as last year, traditional Indian music continues to mesmerise and enthrall Australian audiences. This beautiful and relaxing 2-CD collection offers the finest ragas and light pieces from the greatest exponents of Indian classical music, including Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain and Hariprasad Chaurasia (Indian flute). Also available: Masters of Indian Classical Music Vol. 1 (EUCD1839).
Vital Fernando Otero (piano) and band WORLD VILLAGE | WV468094 | CD | 713746808822
After the success of several acclaimed albums on Nonesuch, Argentinean composer-pianist Fernando Otero makes his much-anticipated debut on World Village. His fresh, invigorating blend of tango, classical and jazz improvisation has been hailed by the New York Times as "the first really new music coming out of the tango milieu since Piazzolla’s". Indeed, fans of the great Piazzolla and of dynamic new ensembles like the Tosca Tango Orchestra will be seduced by Otero's bold sense of invention, rhythm, energy, and play.
Rio Carnival Various Artists ARC MUSIC | EUCD2265 | CD | 5019396226524
The vibrant colours and frenzied rhythms of the Carnaval come to you with this disc of spicy samba! The ideal party CD for listeners who love to dance. The lively 2010 Rio parades begin in February, so if you can't make it you'll still have plenty of spectacular music to dance the night away. Also available: Carnival in Rio (EUCD2060).
Cliff Richard: The Early Years Cliff Richard, The Shadows PERFORMANCE | 38308 | CD | 5024952383085
Britain's answer to Elvis Presley tours Australia in February 2010!
Cliff Richard and his backing group The Shadows dominated the British popular music scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before and during The Beatles' first year in the charts. Across six decades, Cliff has charted many singles, and holds the record (along with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its decades (1950s-2000s). On the British charts, he has had more than 130 singles, albums and EPs make the top 20, more than any other artist, and has sold more than 250 million records. Cliff Richard and The Shadows tour Australia in February 2010, and the singer celebrates his 70th birthday this year.
Long Tall Sally, Keep A-Knockin’, Jenny, Jenny, Tutti Frutti, Send Me Some Lovin’, Lucille, The Girl Can’t Help It, Ready Teddy, Slippin’ And Slidin’ (Peepin’ And Hidin’), Rip It Up, All Around The World, I’m Just A Lonely Guy, Heeby-Jeebies, She’s Got It, Baby, All Mama’s Children, Perkins Wiggle, Your True Love, Movie Magg, Tennessee, Sure To Fall, Honky Tonk Gal, Gone, Gone, Gone, Forever Yours, I Care, Caldonia, Sweethearts Or Strangers, Y.O. U., You Can’t Make Love
Rock & Roll Music, Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven, School Day, Brown-Eyed Handsome Man, Thirty Days, You Can’t Catch Me, Wee Wee Hours, Too Much Monkey Business, Havana Moon, No Money Down, Oh, Baby Doll, Blue Feeling, Berry Pickin’, Drifting Heart, Down Bound Train, La Juanda, Deep Feelin’, Together (We Will Always Be), Roly Poly, Johnny B. Goode*, Nadine (Is That You?)*, Sweet Little Sixteen*, Memphis, Tennessee*, Carol*, Reelin’ And Rockin’*
Bill Haley and his Comets CRR005 | CD | 8712155104053
(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock; See You Later, Alligator; Shake, Rattle And Roll; Burn That Candle; Dim, Dim The Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere); Razzle-Dazzle; Thirteen Women (And Only One Man In Town); Mambo Rock; The Saints Rock‘n’Roll; Rip It Up; Don’t Knock The Rock; Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie; Rudy’s Rock; Teenager’s Mother (Are You Right?); Rockin’ Through The Rye; Hot Dog Buddy Buddy; R-O-C-K; Rock-A-Beatin’ Boogie; Two Hound Dogs; Birth Of The Boogie; A.B.C. Boogie; Blue Comet Blues; Calling All Comets; Goofi n’ Around; Hide And Seek; Hey Then, There Now; Forty Cups Of Coffee; (You Hit The Wrong Note) Billy Goat; Crazy Man, Crazy; Rock The Joint
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On; Great Balls Of Fire; Breathless; High School Confi dential; Break Up; What’d I Say; Sweet Little Sixteen; I Forgot To Remember To Forget; Johnny B. Goode; Money; Ubangi Stomp; I Love You Because; Don’t Be Cruel; Good Rockin’ Tonight; Be-Bop-A-Lula; Matchbox; Lovin’ Up A Storm; Ooby Dooby; Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruby; Friday Night; Big Blon’ Baby; Good Golly, Miss Molly; Hound Dog; Pink Pedal Pushers; Livin’ Lovin’ Wreck; Pumpin’ Piano Rock; Down The Line; End Of The Road; All Night Long; Wild One
The Great Pretender; Only You (And You Alone); (You’ve Got) The Magic Touch; My Prayer; I’m Sorry; He’s Mine; My Dream; Only Because; Heaven On Earth; Winner Take All; On My Word Of Honour; It Isn’t Right; One In A Million; I’m Just A Dancing Partner; I Wanna; Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered; The Mystery Of You; Helpless; Indiff’rent; No Power On Earth; You’ll Never Never Know; The Glory Of Love; I Give You My Word; Remember When; At Your Beck And Call; Have Mercy; Bark, Battle And Ball; Someone To Watch Over Me
Trova Marta Topferova (vocals, guitar) WORLD VILLAGE | CD
Marta Topferova has never been easy to categorise—and that’s just how she likes it. Born in the Czech Republic and now living in New York, her music is rooted in the myriad sounds and styles of Latin America and the Caribbean. An unusual path, perhaps, but one that she’s come by honestly and with great affection and devotion.
Described by the BBC as “a leading light of the nueva canción movement,” Topferova’s blend of folk and jazz is conveyed through her silky hypnotic vocals and her crisp cuatro and guitar playing. Now Trova, Topferova’s new release on World Village, marks yet another revelation from this vocalist who, as The New York Times noted, ‘sings with an elegant longing in her voice’.
Ennio Morricone - Quentin Tarantino Movies Various Artists KIND OF BLUE | KOB10036 | CD | 076119002136
Music From Inglourious Basterds, Kill Bill Vol. 2, Death Proof
This unique soundtrack release celebrates the DVD release of Inglourious Basterds with a tribute to Quentin Tarantinoand the music of Ennio Morricone used so effectively and stylishly in the American director’s films.
Tarantino has often been accused of being style without substance – an accusation also levelled at the composer Ennio Morricone. But it is now abundantly clear that both have earned their places in cinema history and are more than just cult figures with comparative mythologies. It is impossible to think of a piece of Morricone’s music without thinking of a film and it is impossible to think of Tarantino’s movies without their larger-than-life soundtracks. This remarkable collection features all the Morricone music used by Tarantino in his wildly successful films, plus four tracks from Inglourious Basterds not released on the official soundtrack.
A CD collection featuring a captivating mix of songs by contemporary artists from across Spain, showcasing the country’s diverse yet accessible music styles. The modern music of Spain is a fascinating blend of old and new, reflecting centuries of tradition, diverse regional cultures and international influences. España spotlights a broad cross-section of music, from Spain’s best-known genre, flamenco, to Barcelona’s mestizo (mixed) movement, which incorporates fusions of pop, rock, jazz, reggae, rumba, flamenco and more. The featured songs were selected from hundreds of albums collected during several scouting trips to Spain by Putumayo’s A&R team. España also features the work of renowned photographer Peter Adams and a recipe by famed Basque chef Eva Arguinaño. A portion of Putumayo’s proceeds will be donated to Intermón Oxfam, the Spanish branch of Oxfam International, which supports the empowerment of fair trade artisans and farmers worldwide.
Jazz with a global twist! Jazz Around The World presents original songs and standards performed by musicians from 10 countries: New Zealand, Mali, Canada, Cuba, Cameroon, Mexico and more. Putumayo’s third jazz collection follows the bestsellers Women of Jazz (PUT284) and Latin Jazz (PUT265). The ‘Around the World’ series has sold over 1 million CDs worldwide.
Late February 2010 Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Angie Stone,Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Irma Thomas feat. Henry Butler, James Hunter, The Emotions, Sam Moore, Lavelle White, Catherine Russell PUTUMAYO | PUT297 | CD
Classic rhythm ‘n’ blues performed by first generation legends and rising stars of today’s retro R&B revival! Fans of The Four Tops, The Tempations and The Supremes will love the newest addition to Putumayo’s successful American Roots music series, which includes the best-selling Women of Jazz (PUT286) as well as American Blues and New Orleans.
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