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Alexis Cole – Close Your Eyes (2014) [Japan] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-24]

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Title: Alexis Cole – Close Your Eyes (2014) [Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Alexis Cole’s Close Your Eyes is a beautifully arranged collection of American Songbook classics. Her mysterious, seductive voice captivates, earning comparisons to Sarah Vaughan and Anita O’Day. The album’s melodic, breezy solos complement Cole’s vocals, perfect for a romantic evening. Cole, hailed as “one of the great voices of today,” is a favorite across generations for her innovative interpretations. She won a Swing Journal Gold Disk award and vocal competitions at NY Jazzmobile and Montreux. Recording for Motéma Music and Venus Records, her albums feature luminaries like Fred Hersch and Eric Alexander. Her work receives widespread praise and global radio play. Cole performs at top venues like Dizzy’s Club, Blues Alley, and Billboard Live, Tokyo, and has soloed with the NY Philharmonic Brass. She trained in Indian Classical singing in Mumbai and serves as the full-time jazz vocalist for the West Point Band Jazz Knights. Swing Journal proclaims her the “next great singer” jazz fans have awaited.

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Alexis Cole & Bucky Pizzarelli – A Beautiful Friendship (2015) [Japan] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-84]

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Title: Alexis Cole & Bucky Pizzarelli – A Beautiful Friendship (2015) [Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Alexis Cole, hailed as “one of the great voices of today” by Jonathan Schwartz, is compared to jazz legends Sarah Vaughan and Anita O’Day. She has performed with the Boston Pops and New York Philharmonic at venues like Avery Fisher Hall and the Kennedy Center. Her nine albums, featuring artists like Fred Hersch and Eric Alexander, have earned critical acclaim and global radio play. Cole performs at top jazz clubs, including Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, and The Jazz Standard, as well as Billboard Live in Tokyo. She won a Swing Journal Gold Disk award and vocal competitions at NY Jazzmobile and Montreux. Cole was also a finalist in the Sarah Vaughan Competition. Bucky Pizzarelli is a renowned American jazz guitarist and banjoist. He is the father of guitarist John Pizzarelli and bassist Martin Pizzarelli. Pizzarelli has collaborated with legends like Les Paul, Stephane Grappelli, and Benny Goodman. His playing style is influenced by Django Reinhardt, Freddie Green, and George Van Eps.

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Alexei Utkin, Hermitage Chamber Orchestra – If Haydn Had Written For Oboe, Vol.2 (2009) [SACD / Caro Mitis – CM 0012007]

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Title: Alexei Utkin, Hermitage Chamber Orchestra – If Haydn Had Written For Oboe, Vol.2 (2009)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

The name of the oboist and conductor Alexey Utkin is now well known both in Russia and abroad. His great natural talent was developed by the brilliant musical education he has received in the Moscow Conservatory. In 2000 Utkin set up and headed The Ensemble of Soloists “Hermitage”. On delectable SACD from Caro Mitis Alexi Utkin playing music of Haydn, one of his favorite composers. The Oboe Concerto actually wasn’t written by Haydn although attributed to him, the oboe plays a relatively insignificant part as one of four soloists in the well-known Sinfonia concertante, and the oboe d’amore here replaces the cello in the Divertimento. Exquisite performances, beautifully recorded.

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Alexandra Shakina – Mood Indigo (2019) [Venus Japan] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-350]

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Title: Alexandra Shakina – Mood Indigo (2019) [Venus Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Alexandra Shakina’s second release for Japanese Venus label. Backed by Massimo Farao’ on piano, Nicola Barbon on bass and Gianni Cazzola on drums, sings “Isn’t It Romantic?”, “Let’s Face The Music And Dance”, “Mood Indigo”, “I’m A Fool To Want You”, and more.

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Alexandra Shakina – All The Way (2018) [Venus Japan] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-306]

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Title: Alexandra Shakina – All The Way (2018) [Venus Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

The debut album from Russian vocalist Alexandra Shakina, who has an attractive and fascinating voice. “All the Way” performing standards with backing from the Massimo Farao’ Trio.

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Alexander Warenberg & his Orchestra – A Time For Us (2002) [SACD / First Impression Music – FIM SACD M051]

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Title: Alexander Warenberg & his Orchestra – A Time For Us (2002)
Genre: Soundtrack
Format: MCH SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

This album features orchestral arrangements of movie themes based on works by Mozart, Bernstein, Khatchaturian, Barber, Puccini, and John Williams. Violinist Alexander Waremberg arranged and performs these romantic themes, derived from classical masterpieces. The large orchestra delivers warmth and depth in a symphonic setting. Waremberg’s touching violin solos are enhanced by a dramatic, multi-channel SACD transfer. The recording is a true audiophile experience, courtesy of FIM’s high-quality SACD production. It has become a bestseller among similar music collections. The arrangements highlight the emotional and romantic essence of beloved movie themes. This album appeals to fans of both classical music and cinematic scores.

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Kinsky Trio Prague, Prazak Quartet – Alexander Borodin – Chamber Music Vol. III (2011) [SACD / Praga Digitals – PRD/DSD 250 288]

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Title: Kinsky Trio Prague, Prazak Quartet – Alexander Borodin – Chamber Music Vol. III (2011)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Praga’s third volume of Borodin’s chamber music focuses on his early works from 1850–62, likely concluding the series. These short, often unfinished pieces lack the Russian character of Borodin’s mature works, reflecting Mendelssohn and Schumann’s influence. Written for private performance, they were unpublished until long after Borodin’s death. The 22-minute Piano Trio (1862), possibly incomplete, shows Schumann and Mendelssohn echoes but lacks a finale. The 1860 Sextet, lasting eight minutes, features Mendelssohnian traits and rich textures. Two string trios from 1850, for two violins and cello, include a G-Minor Andantino with Russian folk elements. The G-Major trio, with Allegro and Andante movements, seems to lack a finale. The Serenata alla spagnola (1886), part of a collaborative quartet, uses a motif from the dedicatee’s name. Performances by the Kinsky Trio and Pražák Quartet are excellent, with vivid SACD stereo sound. Despite minor booklet errors, this disc is recommended for Borodin enthusiasts exploring his early compositions.

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Ales Barta – Organ Surround Illusion: Toccata And Fugue (2001) [SACD / Exton – OVGY-00001]

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Title: Ales Barta – Organ Surround Illusion: Toccata And Fugue (2001)
Genre: Classical
Format: SACD ISO

High Quality Non-Compressed Japanese Import SACD! Superior Sound! Organist Ales Barta performs compositional works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Franck, Boellmann, and Messiaen. This Exton Laboratory Gold Line Hybrid Stereo disc is a high quality non-compressed Japanese Import SACD. Recorded on a custom Sony DSD recorder, this audiophile SACD is packaged in an XRCD-like luxury digipak. This disc includes a booklet with detailed microphone and equipment diagram and placement used for each individual recording! Superior quality Japanese Import SACD, manufactured in Yokohama, Japan. Only the best recordings – technically and artistically!

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Al Di Meola, John Mclaughlin, Paco de Lucia – Passion, Grace & Fire (1983) [Japanese SACD 2001] [SACD / Columbia – SRGS-4587]

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Title: Al Di Meola, John Mclaughlin, Paco de Lucia – Passion, Grace & Fire (1983) [Japanese SACD 2001]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Paco de Lucía (1947–2014) was a Spanish flamenco guitarist, composer, and producer. He pioneered New Flamenco, gaining legitimacy for the genre in Spain. De Lucía was among the first flamenco guitarists to successfully blend classical and jazz styles. In 1982, he reunited with John McLaughlin and Al Di Meola for Passion, Grace and Fire. This acoustic guitar trio album followed their 1980 Friday Night in San Francisco. The album features intense, virtuosic playing with little respite. Often described as a guitar “battle,” it results in a three-way tie. Passion, Grace and Fire lives up to its fiery, elegant title.

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Al Di Meola, John Mclaughlin, Paco de Lucia – Friday Night In San Francisco (1981) [Reissue 1999] [SACD / Columbia / Legacy – CS 65168]

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Title: Al Di Meola, John Mclaughlin, Paco de Lucia – Friday Night In San Francisco (1981) [Reissue 1999]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Friday Night in San Francisco is a mostly live acoustic album featuring guitarists Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucía, and John McLaughlin. This rare summit showcases the trio at the peak of their formidable skills. The album includes three duo and two trio performances, blending spontaneity and virtuosity. Di Meola and de Lucía open with a fiery medley of “Mediterranean Sundance” and “Rio Ancho.” Their interplay combines dazzling solos with percussive rhythm, showcasing their complementary styles. Di Meola and McLaughlin’s take on “Short Tales of the Black Forest” adds humor, with playful techniques and a Pink Panther quote. The trio’s sensitivity and dynamic range counter notions of them as mere technicians. The studio track “Guardian Angel,” composed by McLaughlin, features a haunting melody and standout solos. The album’s high-quality compositions and expressive performances highlight the guitarists’ musicality. Friday Night in San Francisco is a standout in the discographies of Di Meola, de Lucía, and McLaughlin.

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