AB Quintanilla, III - 4 CD

4 songs Composers: Jose Manuel Lozano; Jose Aguiñada. Recording information: Santa Fé Recording Studios, Van Nuys, CA. Unknown Contributor Role: Enrique Aguilar. Arranger: Chuck Anderson.

4 buy CD music While his ex-counterparts in Iron Maiden continue to pump out '80s-style metal with vocalist Blaze Bayley, screamer Bruce Dickinson takes that same metal style and adds another layer. THE CHEMICAL WEDDING contains all the elements that made Maiden unique, while adding a heaviness and power that take it to the next level. This album is truly thunderous, while also maintaining a melodic quality throughout. The opening track, "King In Crimson" sets the pace for a fast and furious record. The title tune is classic metal with a mid-tempo groove. "Killing Floor," complete with references to Satan, conveys a dark, angry mood. "Book of Thel" makes it clear that the pairing of former Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and Dickinson is as potent as ever. The musicianship and production are rock solid, and Dickinson is showing a newfound vocal control. Fans of this amazing singer and lyricist will find this disc quite satisfying, as it holds up to all previous efforts. Recorded at Sound City, Van Nuys, California and Silver Cloud, Burbank, California. Personnel: Bruce Dickinson (vocals); Arthur Brown (spoken vocals); Roy Z (guitar, keyboards, bass instrument); Greg Schultz (keyboards); Eddie Casillas (bass guitar); Dave Ingraham (drums); Adrian Smith (guitar, keyboards). Audio Mixers: Roy Z; Stan Katayama. Liner Note Author: Dave Ling. Photographer: William Hames. Personnel: Bruce Dickinson (vocals); Arthur Brown (spoken vocals); Roy Z, Adrian Smith (guitar, keyboards); Greg Schultz (keyboards); Eddie Casillas (bass); Dave Ingraham (drums); Frazeeke MC, The Guru, Willy 666, Craig Lichtenstein (background vocals). Engineers: Joe Floyd, Stan Katayama, Roy Z.

4 album for sale The metal act's 1995 album for the Intercord label, a liverecording while on tour in Japan in 1994. 12 tracks,including 'Taunting Cobras', 'Edge Of Thorns' and 'Chance'. This 1994 live recording from progressive heavy metal band Savatage features 12 tracks including "Taunting Cobras", "Edge of Thorns", and "Chance". Savatage includes: Zachary Stevens (vocals); Criss Oliva (guitar); Johnny Lee Middleton (bass).

4 CD music Chairmen Of The Board Full performer name: General Johnson & Chairmen Of The Board. Personnel: Mark Stallings (keyboards). Liner Note Author: General Johnson. Photographer: Randy Rowland.

4 buy CD music Back in the '50s and '60s, it wasn't uncommon for straight-ahead jazz artists to record albums containing nothing but ballads -- a practice that A&R people encouraged because they realized that romantic mood music had a lot of commercial appeal. But regrettably, such sessions aren't as prevalent as they once were. Many straight-ahead jazz artists are reluctant to record ballad-oriented projects -- they dislike the idea of going an entire album without showing listeners how hard and fast they can swing. Although Ballads was recorded in 1999 and 2000, it is a throwback to the type of smoky, dusky mood albums that everyone from John Coltrane to Coleman Hawkins to Stan Getz provided in the '50s and '60s. Richmond doesn't try to reinvent the wheel on this tastefully relaxed CD, which finds the Los Angeles saxophonist (who is heard on both alto and soprano) leading an octet that includes, among others, Bill Perkins on baritone sax, Reggie Thomas on piano, and Clay Jenkins on trumpet. Many of the standards that Richmond picks have been done to death over the years; anyone who is seriously into jazz and traditional, pre-rock pop has heard "Darn That Dream," "Lazy Afternoon," and Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood" countless times. But to his credit, Richmond doesn't limit himself to overdone warhorses -- he also pleasantly surprises listeners by unearthing some songs that haven't been done to death, including Steve Allen's "Misty Rainbow" and Cy Coleman's "I'm Gonna Laugh You Right out of My Life." And whether a particular song has been overexposed or underexposed, Richmond plays beautifully throughout the album. Ballads reminds listeners that embracing romantic mood music is nothing to be ashamed of -- and that such albums still have their place in straight-ahead acoustic jazz. ~ Alex Henderson Alto/soprano saxophonist Kim Richmond has long had an affinity for ballads, especially those from the "great American songbook". With "Ballads," Kim has devoted an entire album to this particular art form, selecting 17 of his personal favorites. Avoiding Recorded at Fox Fire Studios, Van Nuys, California on November 23-24, 1999. Personnel: Kim Richmond (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Vinny Golia, Bill Perkins, Bob Carr (baritone saxophone); Clay Jenkins (trumpet); Reggie Thomas (piano); Joe La Barbera (drums); Brad Dutz (percussion). Liner Note Author: Kim Richmond. Recording information: Fox Fire Studios, Van Nuys, CA (11/23/1999-01/13/2000); Studio Ho, No. Hollywood, CA (11/23/1999-01/13/2000). Arranger: Sam M. Lewis. Personnel: Kim Richmond (soprano & alto saxophones); Bill Perkins, Bob Carr, Vinny Golia (baritone saxophone); Clay Jenkins (trumpet); Reggie Thomas (piano); Trey Henry (bass); Joe La Barbera (drums); Brad Dutz (percussion).

4 songs Ah, the Bitch Boys. If you've heard them before, you're nodding your head knowingly. If this is your first exposure, you'll understand what I mean after you've listened. Surf music is a sound, a style, a beat, an energy. It's a music that conveys the motion of the curl without the need for words. You need not live in Balboa to get it. Proof of that lies in this disc. The Bitch Boys are from Slovenia, quite a distance from the California coast. They write and play surf instrumentals with humor and style. They understand the power of the rhythm and attraction of the reverb. After several releases packed with commanding original music, the Bitch Boys have gone into the vaults to pay homage to the roots of surf. While some of the songs are surf classics, and others obscuros, this is not a collection of covers by any means. Each is completely reinvented in the Bitch Boys style. These tracks display the magic of the Bitch Boys. Each song recalls the golden era of surf instrumentals, but its sound is immediate and current. With an attractively sparkling sound and energy, the Bitch Boys are about to take over your CD player. Soon, you will be heard to quietly say "ah, the Bitch Boys." Phil DirtKFJC Phil's Garage: Surf's Up!Reverb Central ( reverbcentral ) Recording information: Ljubljana, Slovenia (2003-2004). Personnel: Damir Iglicar (guitar); Marko Valant (drums). Liner Note Author: Phil Dirt.

4 album for sale Track Listing of songs: Hi-Tech Lowlife; Melissa Now; Eric Grey; You'll Never Know; Avery Girls; Deadhead's Lament, A; Daisy to Everyone; Everyone's Talking About Baseball; Happy Hour; Annette O' Toole; You're the Only Girl For Me; Whore For the Holdiays;

4 CD music Track Listing of songs: Volta Do Tordilho Negro; Saudade Da Minha Terra; Adeus Gaúcha; Minha Querida; Retornando ao Pago; Doce Coracão de Mãe; Chofer de Táxi; Paixão de Um Homem; Não é Papo Furado; Porto Alegre; Alianca de Ouro; Gaúcho Velho; Carmem; Recordações de Ypacaraí; Filho Injusto; Pega E Gruda; Só Quero Vingança; Sertaneja; Vingança; Volta Do Boêmio;

4 buy CD music Here is a 12-string guitarist of enormous power and dynamic range. Solid songwriting sets up a very rich energetic recording featuring a strong vocal performance, innovative bass ...