Lamentations and Praises: World Premier Recording CD

Saxophonist Charles Lloyd--a dedicated, soulful, oft-underrated disciple of John Coltrane's early-1960s, spiritually charged style--and drummer Billy Higgins recorded together on a number of occasions, but, sadly, this album proved to be the last. Five months after these sessions, Higgins passed away, leaving a rich legacy as one of jazz's finest, most dynamic yet subtle drummers, who performed and recorded with a dizzying array of artists including Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, and Pat Metheny. On WHICH WAY IS EAST, Lloyd brings his usual assortment of reed instruments (along with piano and percussion), while Higgins performs on an array of instruments not typically associated with him--including guitar and guimbri--and even sings (in a gentle, folksy, Afro-Brazilian style) on a few tracks. Stylistically, these duets are less about melody, exposition, and swing than intimate interaction, nuance, and blurring boundaries between jazz and the traditional folk sounds of Africa, Asia, and South America. (Some of Lloyd's '70s recordings presaged aspects of New Age and world music.) This two-disc set is a momentous release, as it captures two remarkable musicians (and friends) at the top of their game, engaging in a series of varied and empathic duets. Recorded in Montecito, California in January 2001. Recording information: Montecito, CA (01/2001). Personnel includes: Charles Lloyd (vocals, alto & tenor saxophones, alto & C flute, Tibetan oboe, taragato, piano, bass, percussion); Billy Higgins (vocals, guitar, guimbri, drums, hand drums, percussion).

Yundi Li,Piano

Track Listing of songs: Concerto For Piano and Orchestra In B Major, Op. 10: Allegro maestoso; Concerto For Piano and Orchestra In B Major, Op. 10: Andante tranquillo; Concerto For Piano and Orchestra In B Major, Op. 10: Fianle: Allegro vivace; Suite Fantatique For Piano and Orchestra, Op. 7: Allegro marziale; Suite Fantastique For Piano and Orchestra, Op. 7: Scherzo: Molto vivace, scherzando e molto leggiero; Suite Fantastique For Piano and Orchestra, Op. 7: Intermezzo; Suite Fantastique For Piano and Orchestra, Op. 7: Virginia Reel: Molto vivace;

Track Listing of songs: DISC 1; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Ouverture; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Introduction. Teresa... mais où peut-elle être?; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Tra la la la De profundis!; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Les belles fleurs!; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Air. Entre l'amour et le devoir; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Quand j'aurai votre âge; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Cellini...; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Trio. Ô Teresa, vous que j'aime; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Eh bien! Donc, Teresa; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Ah! Mourir, chère belle; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Dialogue. Ciel, nous sommes perdus; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. C'est fini; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Premier Tableau. Ah! Maître drÃ'le, ah! Libertin!; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, Op. 23: Act 1. Deuxième Tableau. Une heure encor; Benvenuto Cellini, opera, H. 76a, ...

Lamentations and Praises: World Premier Recording songs. Beverly Sills/Nicholai Gedda/ Rolando Panerai/Aldo Ceccato

Lamentations and Praises: World Premier Recording music CDs. Track Listing of songs: Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1/1: Allegro; Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1/1: Adagio cantabile; Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1/1: Scherzo; Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1/1: Finale; Piano ...