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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Scandinavian Classics 2 1942-1952 (2CD)

First CD release of rare historic recordings featuring the Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra under Erik Tuxen and Launy Grøndahl. This follows on from the highly acclaimed release of Scandinavian Classics vol 1 and represent recordings from one of the most admired radio orchestras in Western Europe. more >>

ELLINGTON, DUKE / JOHNNY HODGES
Back to Back + Side by Side

One of the most thoroughly relaxed, conversational jazz sessions have recorded. Ellington fanciers will be well rewarded for there are many passages of Duke' s unusual and charming solo improvisations. more >>

VARIOUS
R&B Spotlight'59 -60 Rhythm & Blues Hits US chart 1959 (2CD)

R&B Spotlight ‘59 combines 60 tracks by various artists selected from the US charts of 1959. The artists include such legends as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, the Coasters, Ruth Brown, Lavern Baker, Nat “King” Cole and Sarah Vaughan. more >>

LEWIS, JOHN
Improvised Meditations & Excursions

A rare occasion to hear the 1950’s John Lewis in a trio format : John Lewis’ complete 1959 album “Improvised Meditations and Excursions”, in which the pianist abandoned his typical MJQ line-up to play relaxed trio pieces. more >>

JUMA, ISSA & SUPER WANYIKA STARS
World Defeats Grandfathers - Swinging Swahili Rumba 1982-86

Key tracks – including hits, rarities & download exclusives – from one of Kenya’s most popular musicians more >>

VARIOUS
Classic Appalachian Blues

Born in the racially mixed mines & railroad camps of the Appalachian Mountains, Appalachian blues features a blend of African & European musical traditions & a rich variety of styles. more >>

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Charlotte Gainsbourg - Lemon Incest

The infamous single Lemon Incest and the LP Charlotte Forever ---Charlotte Gainsbourg’s first and only album until the recent much publicized CD 5:55 . During the twenty year interval , she became one of the star actresses in French film and though occasionally singing theme songs to her movies has otherwise given the recording studio a wide berth. more >>

Music Fact of the Day
on Thu-11-Mar-2010 11:10:25am +0100
Mar 11	Bandleader, composer and arranger Mercer Ellington (son of Duke Ellington)
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