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James
The Night Before [ Mercury / CD - released 24/May/2010 ] 'The Night Before' is the first of two mini albums in 2010 from James, containing all brand new studio material from the seven piece band. |
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SOR / GIULIANI
The Soldier's Return: Guitar Music Inspired by Scotland James Akers (guitar) [ Resonus Classics / CD - released 1/Apr/2016 ] The increasingly in-demand guitarist and lutenist James Akers makes his Resonus solo debut with a stunning album of works for romantic guitar. Akers provides a captivating programme of works - consisting almost entirely of world premiere... |
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EDWARD MacDOWELL
MacDowell: Piano Music Vol 2 - First Modern Suite / 6 Idyls / Sonata No. 3 James Barbagallo (piano) [ Naxos American Classics / CD ] It would seem fair to say that Edward MacDowell was not only the most prominent American composer of the nineteenth century but also the first to see a considerable number of his works performed in Europe. At an early age MacDowell proved to be... |
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EDWARD MacDOWELL
MacDowell: Piano Music Vol. 1 James Barbagallo (piano) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 5/Mar/2009 ] "[John Barbagallo] obviously cares for this music and provides scintillating readings. The Marco Polo sound is near perfect." - Fanfare |
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EDWARD MacDOWELL
Piano Music Vol. 3 James Barbagallo (piano) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 1/Feb/2010 ] |
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MARCEL DUPRE
Works for organ Vol 1 James Biery (organ) [ Naxos Organ Encyclopedia / CD - released 1/May/2004 ] "A rewarding issue " - Penguin Guide |
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FRANCOIS COUPERIN
Leçons de Ténèbres James Bowman (countertenor), Michael Chance (countertenor), Robert King (organ) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Dec/2013 ] 'I ... enthusiastically urge you to obtain this recording ... an outstanding recording by any standards, all four artists contributing to a truly memorable experience' (CDReview) |
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HANDEL / VIVALDI / PURCELL
Dido's Lament - Famous Baroque Arias John-Mark Ainsley / Gillian Fisher / Michael George / James Bowman / Robert King / King's Consort [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Jun/2010 ] Essential Baroque arias with period instrument accompaniment |
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BYRD / FERRABOSCO
English Consort Music James Bowman / Susan Hamilton / Ricercar Consort / Philippe Pierlot [ Ricercar / 2 CD - released 15/May/2009 ] "A curate's egg - with caviar! Bowman was past his best in 1998, though his disc of Byrd and contemporaries is rich and fascinating; even better is the CD of English-born Ferrabosco, one of our unsung greats." BBC Music Magazine, April 2008 **** |
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James Brown & the Famous Flames
I've Got To Change - Early Sessions 1956-1959 [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/May/2010 ] What can be said about James Brown that hasn't been said before! He was the most influential artist in Black Music history and this compilation of his earliest recordings helped usher in the Soul music ere of the '60s. |
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James Brown
James Brown: Four Classic Albums Plus...Four Bonus Tracks [ Avid R & B / CD - released 30/Jun/2023 ] AVID R&B presents the latest release in their Four Classic Albums Plus series with a re-mastered 2CD set from James Brown & The Famous Flames, complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details. "Please, Please, Please"; "Think";... |
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WALTER PISTON
Piston: Violin Concertos / Fantasia for Violin and Orchestra James Buswell (violin) / National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine / Theodore Kuchar [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 15/Feb/2001 ] Rosette (Highest Rating) Penguin Stereo Guide / * * * * * 5 Stars - BBC Music Magazine (Sept 99) / Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Oct 99) / Critic's Choice Gramophone Magazine 1999 |
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James Carter
Present Tense [ Universal Music / CD - released 15/Apr/2008 ] European imported disc. |
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SALLY BEAMISH
The Singing James Crabb (accordion) Branford Marsalis (alto saxophone) Håkan Hardenberger (trumpet) / Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 10/Aug/2015 ] The works on this disc of music by Sally Beamish were composed between 2003 and 2012. As a whole the programme highlights the inspiration she has found in Scotland, her adopted homeland. |
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PIAZZOLLA
Song of the Angel James Crabb (classical accordian) Benjamin Martin (piano) Australian Chamber Orchestra. Richard Tognetti [ Chandos Classics / CD - released 8/Dec/2003 ] 'Accordion wizard and company delight in a seductive and exuberant sound world.' Gramophone |
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JAN PIETERSZOON SWEELINCK
Organ Works James David Christie (organ) [ Naxos / CD - released 1/May/2006 ] "with appealing registrations, an almost ideal choice of programme, good notes and undistractingly natural recording, Naxos have produced a single-CD anthology of this most companionable of organ composer that merits general recommendation" -... |
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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
J.S. Bach: The Complete Violin Concertos James Ehnes, Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra [ Analekta / 2 CD - released 28/Mar/2025 ] On this double album, acclaimed violinist James Ehnes joins forces with Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra, an ensemble he's had a friendship and artistic partnership with for more than three decades, to fulfil his longtime goal of recording... |
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WILLIAM WALTON
Walton: Viola Concerto / Partita for Orchestra / Sonata for String Orchestra James Ehnes (viola) / BBC Symphony Orchestra, Edward Gardner [ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 2/May/2018 ] In this third volume of Edward Gardner's Walton series with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, James Ehnes leaves his violin to tackle the taxing soloist role in the Viola Concerto. In a recent Strad interview, Ehnes confesses: 'This is a piece I have loved... |
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PAGANINI
24 Caprices for solo violin James Ehnes (violin) [ Onyx / CD - released 1/Nov/2009 ] "A marvellous, amazing, stunning, spectacular, fabulous, awe-inspiring, fabulous piece of music-making." (MusicWeb Recording of the Month Nov 2009) |
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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin James Ehnes (violin) [ Onyx / 2 CD - released 28/Jan/2022 ] "..overall these excellently-recorded performances are among the finest available." BBC Music Instrumental Choice Feb 2022 |