Big Joe Turner, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Johnson, T-Bone Walker, Sonny Boy Williamson, Robert Johnson, etc
Greatest Blues - Golden Greats [ Disky / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/Jan/2001 ] A collection of classic Blues recordings including 'How Long Blues', 'Dust my Broom', and, 'That's all right Mama'. |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: La Finta Semplice (complete opera recorded in 1983) Helen Donath, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Robert Holl, Teresa Berganza / Mozarteumorchester Salzburg, Leopold Hager(cond) [ Brilliant Classics Opera Collection / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/May/2012 ] "Helen Donath is her usual bright-toned and fluent self and she has a fine trill; Teresa Berganza is lovely too, nuanced as always and still in creamy voice. Light and springy, even more delectable is Jutta-Renate Ihloff in the soubrette role." |
Robert Johnson
King Of The Delta Blues (LP) [ Music On Vinyl / LP - released 9/Jan/2014 ] Robert Johnson's landmark recordings from 1936/37 have influenced a ton of musicians from later generations, including Jimi Hendrix, Peter Green and Eric Clapton to name but a few. However, Johnson's records hardly sold during his lifetime and he... |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: The Complete Songs, Vol. 4 (Incls 'Vier ernste Gesänge', Op. 121) Robert Holl (bass-baritone) Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion Brahms Song Edition / CD - released 1/Oct/2012 ] "This disc, while the whole recital has notable integrity and quality, would be worth having for [the Four Serious Songs] alone." (International Record Review) |
Robert Johnson
Complete Collection (180g Double LP) [ Not Now Music / 2 LP - released 8/Sep/2011 ] Limited edition 180 gram vinyl issue. If the blues has a truly mythic figure, one whose story hangs over the music the way a Charlie Parker does over jazz or a Hank Williams does over country, it's Robert Johnson, certainly the most celebrated figure... |
Robert Johnson
The Complete Collection [ Not Now Music / 2 CD - released 10/Aug/2009 ] Specially priced double disc set. |
Robert Johnson
King Of The Delta Blues Singers (Turquoise Vinyl LP) [ Legacy / LP - released 2/Oct/2020 ] If one would ever have to start assembling a serious Blues collection, Robert Johnson's King Of The Delta Blues Singers Vol. 1 would be the best purchase. The mythical figure that inspired the worldwide Blues revival in the Sixties will forever be... |
Robert Johnson
King of the Delta Blues [ Columbia / Legacy / CD - released 7/Oct/1997 ] |
Robert Johnson
King of the Delta Blues Singers [ Columbia Records / CD - released 15/Sep/1998 ] |
Robert Johnson
King of the Delta Blues Singers - Volume 2 [ Columbia Records / CD - released 8/Oct/2004 ] A landmark set, compiling 17 legendary 78rpm pressings, completely re-mastered for optimal sound. These songs comprise the basis for any blues collection. |
Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker, Robert Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Leadbelly, etc
Legends Of The Acoustic Guitar: Laid Back Licks & Playful Picks [ Not Now Music / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/May/2015 ] Throughout history, the guitar has formed a bridge between the often disconnected worlds of classical, folk and popular music. A comprehensive collection of acoustic guitar recordings would fill several rooms, but this 3CD set offers a representative... |
IGOR STRAVINSKY
Stravinsky: The Rake's Progress (complete opera recorded in 1993) John Cheek, Jon Garrison, Jeffrey Johnson, Shirley Love, Melvin Lowery, Jane West, Wendy White, Arthur Woodley / Robert Craft [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] "That we have such a direct link to Stravinsky's living thoughts and intentions in Robert Craft and such a powerful performance makes this recording as much a 'must have' as the composer's own." (MusicWeb July 2009) |
Robert Johnson
The High Price of Soul [ Primo Music Distribution / 2 CD - released 29/Jan/2007 ] Robert Johnson was said to have sold his soul to the Devil. The legend endures and the chilling nature of his music, presented here in its entirety, explains his mythic status. |
Johnson, Robert
King Of The Delta Blues Singers Vol. 1 (LP) [ Music On Vinyl / LP - released 5/Dec/2013 ] The remastered audio of this original 1961 collection of material is simply stunning - Robert Johnson never sounded so alive. |
W. A. MOZART
'Gran Partita' K361 London Mozart Ensemble Winds, Jane Glover (conductor), New York Philomusica Winds, Robert Johnson [ Alto / CD - released 16/Sep/2013 ] |
BRITTEN
War Requiem (Complete oratorio) Lorna Haywood (soprano) Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) Benjamin Luxon (baritone) Atlanta Boy Choir, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Robert Shaw [ Telarc Classics / 2 CD - released 28/Jun/2004 ] "This current re-issue from the not-so-very-recent past deserves a warm and enthusiastic welcome back to the catalogue" (MusicWeb 2004) |
HOWARD BLAKE
The Passion of Mary / 4 Songs of the Nativity Patricia Rozario / Robert William Blake / David Wilson-Johnson / London Voices / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Howard Blake [ Naxos / CD - released 11/May/2010 ] "Choirs looking for new repertoire need look no further. Here are two works which can communicate easily and make a real impression on the audience. This music is far too good to miss." (MusicWeb Bargain of the Month May 2010) |
Robert Johnson
The Centennial Collection [ Columbia / Legacy Records / 2 CD - released 2/May/2011 ] 42 tracks, updated for a new generation, including new essay by Ted Giola alongside new illustrations, photo images and family tree of music originating from Robert Johnson. |
Robert Johnson
From Four Till Late [ Snapper Records / CD - released 9/Mar/2004 ] |
Robert Johnson
Genius of the Blues [ Disconforme Records / CD - released 1/Apr/2005 ] This compilation features 29 essential blues recordings by Robert Johnson. |