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Personnel: Nina Hagen (vocals); Manfred "Manne" Praeker, Bernhard Potschka (vocals, guitar); Reinhold Heil (vocals, keyboards); Herwig Mitteregger (vocals, drums). Arrangers: A. Forster; Nina Hagen Band.

24 bit digitally remastered version of the guitar master's debut solo album from 1968 is also singer Rod Stewart's first-ever album-length lead vocal showcase as an artist. This album, along with it's follow-up "Beck-Ola", are regarded as musical touchstones for hard rockers in the years that followed. Collaborators on this album (and bonus tracks) include Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Nicky Hopkins, Aynsley Dunbar and Madeline Bell. Beck's three singles "Tallyman", "Love Is Blue" and "Hi Ho Silver Lining" are included in the bonus section along with the gorgeous ballad "I've Been Drinking" (B-side on "Love Is Blue") which was omitted from the original album. All tracks were produced by Mickie Most.

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Stu Hamm takes viewers beyond the lessons in his previous HOT LICKS release, delving into more advanced topics such as raking, false and pinched harmonics, finger warm-ups, metronome practicing, and more.

Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Russell Procope (alto saxophone , calrinet); Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Jimmy Hamilton (tenor saxophone, clarinet); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone); Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Herbie Jones, Mercer Ellington (trumpet); Lawrence Brown, Chuck Connors, Buster Cooper (trombone); John Lamb (bass); Sam Woodyard (drums).Recorded live in 1965 & 1966.A collection of exemplary Ellington radio material from three 1941 Hollywood sessions, TAKE THE "A" TRAIN is notable for its inclusion of Ellington's first recording of the title tune, which would become the Duke's signature piece. While familiarity and the passage of time may make it difficult to bring a critical ear to such an enduring piece, the clarity, rhythmic... Less

Personnel: Rick Watford (guitar); James Jr. Perry (piano, organ, percussion programming); Artie Cooper (piano); Derrick Cooper (organ, keyboards, synthesizer); Jessie Ragan (keyboards); Adrian Porter, Sheryl Harper (drums); Big Duece (percussion). Audio Mixers: Craig White; James Jr. Perry.Liner Note Author: Donald Malloy.Recording information: Koger Performing Arts Center, Columbia SC.Photographer: Anthony Ragland. Arranger: James Jr. Perry.

Personnel: Anouar Brahem (oud); Barbaros Erkose (clarinet); Lassad Hosni (bendir, darbouka). Recorded at the Monastery Of St. Gerold, Austria in June 1999. Includes liner notes by Paolo Scarnecchia. Personnel: Anouar Brahem (oud); Jean-Louis Matinier (accordion); Francois Couturier (piano).Recorded at Radio DRS, Zurich, Switzerland in July 2001. Includes liner notes by Anouar Brahem. Personnel: Anouar Brahem (oud); Jean-Louis Matinier (accordion); François Couturier (piano).Liner Note Author: Anouar Brahem .Recording information: Radio DRS, Zurich, Switzerland (07/2001). Photographer: Christoph Egger.Oud player Brahem has established his own little niche with the instrument; his music, strongly Arab-inflected, has the spare, chamber feel that makes it a perfect fit in the ECM catalog... Less

Personnel: Linda Ronstadt, Aaron Neville (vocals); Dean Parks (guitar, mandolin); Jon Clarke (bass & alto flutes, recorder); Dennis James (glass armonica); Dave Boroff, Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone); Matt Rollings (piano); Robbie Buchanan (piano, synthesizers); Emil Richards (vibraphone); Bob Glaub, Leland Sklar (bass); Russ Kunkel (drums, percussion); Valerie Carter, Alex Brown, Mortonette Jenkins, Marlena Jeter, Arnold McCuller, Donny Gerrard, Josef Powell (background vocals). Producers: George Massenburg, Steve Tyrell, Peter Asher, Linda Ronstadt. Recorded at The Site and Skywalker Ranch, Marin County, California; Conway Recorders, Los Angeles, California between June & September 1993.Making the transition back to pop, Linda Ronstadt followed a series of forays into her Mexican... Less

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Earth Wind & Fire includes: Maurice White (vocals, drums, timbales, kalimba);Verdine White (vocals, bass, percussion); Philip Bailey (vocals, congas, percussion); Al McKay (guitar, percussion, background vocals); Johnny Graham (guitar, percussion); Roland Bautista (guitar); Andrew Woolfolk (flute, saxophone, percussion); Larry Dunn (piano, organ, synthesizer, programming); Fred White, Ralph Johnson (drums, percussion). Additional personnel includes: The Emotions, The Phoenix Horns.Producers include: Maurice White, Charles Stepney, Al McKay, Joe Wissert. Compilation producers: Maurice White, Leo Sacks.Engineers include: Robert Appere, Steve Crimmel, Richard Goodman.Recorded between 1973 and 1981. Includes liner notes by Mark Coleman.All tracks have been digitally remastered.This is part of... Less

Illustrator: Wayne Brezinka.Joel Whitburn Presents: Top Pop Treasures spotlights original hits from a specific year by the artists who made them famous. This volume samples ten tracks from 1958, including the original versions of "Maybe Baby" (Buddy Holly), "Buzz Buzz Buzz" (Hollywood Flames), and "Guess Things Happen That Way" (Johnny Cash), in addition to strong tracks by Jerry Lee Lewis, the Chantels, and Jerry Butler & the Impressions. The only bad thing about this series is the extremely short playing time. ~ Al Campbell

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Personnel: La India (vocals); Ramon Stagnaro (acoustic guitar); Shane Fontayne (electric guitar); Maximo Torres (guitar, requinto, tres); Jose Gazmey (guitar, bass); Anders Castro (guitar); Omar Velazquez, Armaldo Figueroa, Francisco Caban, Jose Vanga, Jerry Goodman (violin); Rosalyn Ianelly, Jose DeJesus (cello); Ed Calle (alto & tenor saxophones); Herman "Teddy" Mulet (trumpet, trombone); David "Piro" Rodriguez (trumpet); Miguel Rivera, Douglas Sanchez (trombone); Isidro Infante (piano, keyboards); CJ Vanston (keyboards, programming); Sal Cuevas, Carlos Heriquez (bass); Jesus "Chuito" Quintero (drums, bongos, congas, timbales, bata); Archie Pena (drums, percussion); Luisito Quintero (congas, timbales, guiro, maracas). Producers include: India, Jose Gazmey, Emilio Estefan, Jr., Ricardo... Less

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Liner Note Author: Andrew Skurow. Photographers: Michael Putland; Ray Burmiston; Barry Bregman.Many Donny Osmond collections have appeared over the years, but none have combined his early and latter-day hits with the biggest Osmonds singles and his duets with Marie. This Definitive Collection, appearing in the wake of Donny's triumphant appearance on Dancing with the Stars, is the first to do exactly that, and while it has a couple of curious selections -- "Soldier of Love" is represented by the U.K. 12" mix, "Crazy Horses" is a solo version, not the Osmonds -- it is easily the best and most comprehensive Donny Osmond retrospective ever assembled. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Personnel: Efthimis Karadimas (vocals); Evan Hensley (guitar); Stathis Kassios (keyboards); Jörg Uken (drums).Audio Mixer: Jörg Uken.Recording information: Soundflakes; Soundlodge Studios.Editors: Jörg Uken; Emilios Riadis; Nikos Papadopoulos; Kostas Gavakos. Illustrator: Emilios Riadis. Arrangers: Jörg Uken; Efthimis Karadimas; Stathis Kassios; Evan Hensley; Nightfall.

Personnel: Lesley Garrett (soprano).Liner Note Author: Rexton S. Bunnett.

Personnel includes: Huey Dunbar, Lucero (vocals); Francisco Navarro(acoustic guitar); John Scarpulla (saxophone); Raul Agraz (trumpet); William Cepeda (trombone); Sergio George (piano, keyboards, programming); Ruben Rodriguez (acoustic & electric basses); Richie Flores (congas). Producers include: Omar Alfano, Kike Santander, Sergio George, Alejandro Jaen.Engineers include: Mario De Jesus, John Fausty, Richie Perez."Yo Si Me Enamore" was nominated for the 2001 Latin Grammy Award For Best Tropical Song.Personnel: Huey Dunbar (background vocals); Alejandro Vargas (guitar, requinto, electric bass); Bernd Schoenhart (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Francisco Navarro (acoustic guitar); John Scarpulla (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Raul Agraz, Luis Marquez (trumpet); William Cepeda,... Less

Personnel includes: Wilson Pickett (vocals); Duane Allman (guitar); Roger Hawkins (drums). Producers: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Jerry Wexler. Compilation producer: Gary Stewart. Principally recorded at Stax Records, Memphis, Tennessee and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1965 and 1971. Includes liner notes by Kevin Phinney. Digitally remastered by Bill Inglot and Dan Hersch.THE VERY BEST OF WILSON PICKETT features 16 hits "Wicked" Wilson Pickett recorded for Atlantic records. The set includes a discography, Billboard chart peak numbers and historic photographs. Personnel: Wilson Pickett (vocals).Audio Remasterers: Dan Hersch; Bill Inglot.Liner Note Author: Kevin Phinney.Rhino's 1993 collection The Very Best of Wilson Pickett remains the best single-disc anthology of the fiery soul... Less

Arrangers: David Hamilton ; Duane Allen; Jack Jezioro; Jim Hendricks; Joe Bonsall; Lari Goss; Mike Sykes; Sam Levine ; Stan Whitmire; William Lee Golden; Richard Sterban.

Personnel includes: Lauren Talley, David Phelps.

Personnel: David Gogo (vocals, acoustic guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar); Barney Bentall (vocals, synthesizer); Wendy Bird, Dave Reimer, Camille Miller (vocals); Rich Hopkins (acoustic guitar, piano, organ, keyboards, synthesizer, bass synthesizer); Colin Nairne (acoustic guitar, synthesizer, tambourine, percussion, programming); Bill Hicks , Matthew Frenette, Pat Steward (drums).Audio Mixers: Colin Nairne; Sheldon Zaharko. Recording information: Crosstown Studios; Mushroom Studios. Photographer: Michael Burke .

Wagner: Parsifal - CD Boxset NEW Format: CD BOXSET # CDs in Boxset: 3 Artist: Wagner, Richard Runtime: Not Available

Personnel includes: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Count Basie (piano); Frank Foster, Frank Wess (alto & tenor saxophones, flute); Joe Newman (trumpet); Benny Powell (trombone); Freddie Green (guitar); Sonny Payne (drums).ELLA & BASIE contains 6 previously unreleased tracks.All tracks have been digitally remastered.This is part of the Verve Master Editions series. Personnel: Ella Fitzgerald (vocals); Freddie Green (guitar); Frank Foster, Frank Wess (flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Eric Dixon (flute, tenor saxophone); Marshall Royal (clarinet, alto saxophone); Charlie Fowlkes (baritone saxophone); Flip Ricard (trumpet, trombone); Don Rader, Joe Newman , Al Aarons, Sonny Cohn (trumpet); Grover Mitchell , Henry Coker, Urbie Green, Benny Powell (trombone); Count Basie (piano); Sonny... Less

Personnel: Simon Craig (guitar); Danny Michel (acoustic guitar); Dave Arch (piano); Greg Kurstin, Junkie XL (keyboards, programming); Davide Direnzo (drums); David Naughton, Pete Prilesnik (programming); Matt Vaughan (keyboard programming); Graeme Stewart, Andy Duncan (drum programming). Audio Mixer: Dan Grech-Marguerat. Recording information: 418 Airlines, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dragon's Lair, London, England; Echo Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Mayfair Studios, London, England; Rak Studios, London, England; The Computer Hell Cabin, Los Angeles, CA; The Sample Factory; Tower Of Power, London, England; Townhouse Studios, London, England; Vespa Music Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photographers: Michael Labica; Sandrine Dulermo. Dragonette devote themselves to everything fabulous on their... Less

Photographer: Alberto Tolot.In early 2011, Universal's Icon series took on the heaviest hitters from Clarence Avant's Tabu label: Alexander O'Neal, the S.O.S. Band, and Cherrelle, all of whom benefitted from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' hit-making touch. These discs effectively replaced each artist's Greatest Hits disc issued several years prior. Cherrelle's Icon disc differs slightly from her Greatest Hits, as it incorporates a handful of extended mixes -- most certainly to a Jam and Lewis freak's benefit -- includes an additional track off 1988's Affair ("Keep It Inside," a neglected but excellent duet with O'Neal), and throws in the Top 30 R&B single "Tears of Joy" from 1992's The Woman I Am. ~ Andy Kellman

Personnel: Kieran Hebden (electric guitar, electronics, music box); Kieran Hebden; Steve Reid (drums, percussion). Recording information: The Exchange, London, England (02/06/2006/02/07 /2006).Arrangers: Steve Reid ; Kieran Hebden.Another installment in the musically adventurous collaboration between the Four Tet mastermind Kieran Hebden and the widely traveled jazz drummer Steve Reid, TONGUES features the duo in a series of live, unedited improvisations.

I Am the Avalanche: Vinnie Caruana (vocals, guitar); Brandon Swanson (guitar); Kellen Robson (bass guitar); Barrett Jones (drums, percussion); Michael Ireland. Personnel: Michael Ireland (guitar, piano); Barrett Jones (piano); Brett Romnes (drums, percussion). Audio Mixer: Barrett Jones.Recording information: Avast Studios, Seattle, WA; Electro Kitty, Seattle, WA.Photographer: Justin Borucki.As former vocalist of the Movielife, Vinnie Caruana used his emo-rock credibility to embark on a more adventurous project in 2005. The resulting band, I Am the Avalanche, energetically melds the guitar-heavy, throat-shredding "screamo" sound with a surprising pop sensibility and even a touch of reggae. Those looking for an unconventional hardcore record will find it in I Am the Avalanche's self-titled... Less

Center stage drummer Buddy Rich was given a rousing posthumous salute with the premiere release in the Limited Edition Proper Deluxe Series, a promising if pointedly finite project that was inaugurated in 2008. Rather than slim-lining, the producers of the Proper reissue label more or less opted for a return to their earlier hefty four-CD jewel box packaging while boasting of the inclusion of a booklet containing extra photos and documentation. Compositions credited to Rich include subtleties like "Poontang," "The Monster," and "Me and My Jaguar." Extroverted, domineering, and outspoken, Buddy Rich was a flashy technician whose best recordings were made with individuals and ensembles that were willing and able to surrender the spotlight (and some measure of artistic autonomy) to the... Less

Liner Note Author: Scott Reedy.