Nielsen/ Borup/ Staupe - Complete Violin SoloThe music of Carl Nielsen holds a very special place for Danes, defining the nation's musical voice for over a century and reflecting the soul of Denmark. Nielsen was a violinist from childhood, his early Sonata in G major having 'a scent of Mozartian youth,' while the newly published Romance in G major was dedicated to his first teacher. Mature works include the Second Violin Sonata, 'a work unparalleled in the sonata literature,' and the Prelude,

Charley Patton

soprano Estelí Gomez (Roomful of Teeth)

Engineered and mixed by Jace Lasek (Godspeed You

this CD showcases Herrmann's exceptional skills as both a composer and conductor

Creole George Guesnon

the New Orleans born drummer deploys former boss Nicholas Payton and ex-Payton Quintet members

Up-to-the-minute lyrics melded with classic blues sounds

Produced by Manu from the great band Chocolat

in his hometown of Grand Rapids

at the same time allowing other listeners to recall the joyful and carefree time of their childhood

When thirteen-year-old Tim Parker and his underprivileged buddies have a million dollars dropped in their laps by criminals on the run

it operates within the certainty that things are going to be alright