23 Results for "joseph f laredo"

Only slightly less interesting, but more entertaining, the rest of Schmidt's 1930s recordings for EMI, consisting of many popular songs and arias from operetta, in addition to some more operatic material. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide

Of the three instrumental versions of Haydn's Seven Last Words of Christ from 1787 (the original, for orchestra, the string quartet as evidenced here, and the piano reduction -- commissioned but not written by him), it is the string quartet which is most often performed. The Roamunde's...

The struggle for indie artists to prove themselves to the world at large is great, and this talented piano whiz doubles the difficulty by being a non-Latin trying to break into the wonderful world of Latin jazz. He bolsters his chances by working with Latin-blooded veterans of the genre, like...

Waxed for Elektra in 1964, this has better sound than the Folkways recordings and offers some of Spence's most percussive playing. ~ Mark A. Humphrey, All Music Guide

This album is one of several available collections focusing on the type of jazz that was created right under the noses of the Nazis during the second World War. Swing Tanzen Verboten! Swing in Belgium and France is a lengthy Proper Box collection that covers much of the same ground, although in...

With over 60 minutes and 21 tracks, adding ten to the 1972 release, it would be hard to find a much more definitive collection of Bahamian Joseph Spence. Featuring a deep repertoire of folk songs, hymns, sea chanties, children's songs, and pop tunes, Spence's incredibly intricate,...

Joseph "Joe" Robichaux led what is believed to have been the only New Orleans-based jazz band that managed to make more than a handful of recordings during the difficult days of the Great Depression. Robichaux was born on March 8, 1900, in New Orleans, studied music at New Orleans...

This set is one of the legendary early AACM releases. Joseph Jarman (heard on alto, bassoon and soprano in addition to fife and recorder) is featured shortly before he became a member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Some of his sidemen would become well-known (pianist Richard Abrams, tenors Fred...

An excellent fusion-based bassist whose music ranges from post-bop jazz to world music with stops in ock and lues, Joseph Patrick Moore is a very fluent and versatile player. Born and raised in Memphis and now living in Atlanta, he has as of this writing released five CDs as a leader. Decade...

This was one of the early classics of the AACM. Altoist Joseph Jarman, who would become a permanent member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago shortly after this recording, is heard in a sextet with trumpeter William Brimfield, the legendary tenor Fred Anderson, pianist Christopher Gaddy, bassist...

Four advanced improvisers team up to play complex and rather open-ended originals during this adventurous set. Joseph Jarman (on tenor, alto, soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and various flutes), trombonist Craig Harris (also playing some flute and didgeridoo), bassist Rafael Garrett (heard a bit...