Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor CD

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor This two CD collection is a coupling of two of Philip Glass' most famous orchestral compositions, "The Low Symphony" and "Heroes Symphony", both based on ...

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor Personnel: Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble (woodwinds, piano).

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor  

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor  

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor Track Listing of songs: Allegro; Adagio; Rondeau. Allegro; Adagio; Rondo. Allegretto; Largo; Larghetto; Allegretto;

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor  

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor Personnel: Guy Bertrand (flute). Track Listing of songs: Borreia D'Aragon; Borreia Chamelada/Borreia Dissendres; Borreia L'Estela/Borreia De Jaume; Borreia D'Un Violonaire/Borreia Del Pocoti; Borreia De Pechadre/Borreia De Lachaud; L'ame Entendit/Borreia De Chaumeil/Borreia De Pouget/Borreia De Pechadre; Borreia De Payret/Borreia Del Becat/Borreia De Pechadre; Les Bois D'Ardennes, Regret/Borreia De Massault; Mazurca De Pechadre/Borreia De Pechadre; Borreia Fielo De Seda/Borreia La Zinga; Borreia D'Un Gat; San-Marsau/Borreia De L'Avent; Borreia Del Trech/Borreia Tu La Li; Ribatz Ribatz/Borreia De Chastagnols;

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor Intricate contrapuntal instrumental compositions balanced with lush ambient improvisation by a quartet of violins, electric guitar and bass clarinet.

Bach J.S.: Guitar Suites Nos. 1 & 3; Scarlatti: Guitar Sonata in E minor Not every jazz artist who comes along needs to be an innovator -- very few of the jazzers who emerged in the 1980s and 1990s were -- but every improviser should try to develop his or her own sound. Though Mike Jones isn't innovative or groundbreaking, the acoustic swing pianist does have his own sound: one that combines a strong Oscar Peterson influence with a healthy appreciation of stride piano and pre-bop -- pre-Bud Powell, pre-Thelonious Monk pianists such as Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, Fats Waller, and Erroll Garner. Another thing that Jones has are impressive chops, and they serve him well on this CD, which was recorded live at New York's Steinway Hall in 1997. Playing unaccompanied solo piano, Jones brings his light touch and his appealing lyricism to such standards as "The Things We Did Last Summer," "These Foolish Things," and "Lullaby of the Leaves." And because he's unaccompanied, Jones has no problem changing tempos a lot within the course of a song -- something that keeps listeners on their toes and prevents his set from becoming the least bit predictable. ~ Alex Henderson 2nd Rel;Jazz Piano Recorded at Steinway Hall, New York, New York on September 19, 1997. Includes liner notes by Hank O'Neal. Solo performer: Mike Jones (piano).