André Gagnon – Impressions

 

André Gagnon OC OQ (2 August 1936 – 3 December 2020) was a Canadian pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and actor, known for his fusion of classical and pop styles, including compositions Neiges, Smash, Chevauchée, Surprise, Donna, and Mouvements in the jazz, classical, new age and pop fields. Gagnon also composed for television, including La Souris Verte, Vivre en ce Pays, Format 60, Format 30,Techno-Flash, and Les Forges de Saint-Maurice as well as for theatre with such productions as La Poudre aux Yeux, Doña Rosita, Terre d'Aube, La Dame de Chez Maxim's, and Wouf-Wouf. Some of his most notable songs are "Pour les Amants", "Turluteries", and "Mes Quatre Saisons".

"Impressions", originally released in 1983, is an instrumental album combining elements of jazz, classical and new age.

Comme Au Premier Jour 3:50

Après La Pluie 4:17

Douce Amanda 3:08

Première Impressions 4:17

Un An Déjà 4:18

Déjà Septembre 5:21

Nouveau Départ 6:10

La Fin Du Jour 5:57

Dernier Rideau 1:42

Impressions

Cuba: The Greatest Songs Ever - various artists compilation

 

1 Cuba L.A.– Guantanamera

2 Ricardo Lemvo, Makina Loca– Mambo Yo Yo

3 Afro-Cuban All Stars– Tumba Palo Cocuye

4 El Cuarteto Patria– Liego El Cuarteto Patria

5 Rubén González– Cumbanchero

6 Celina González– Pedacito De Mi Vida

7 Orlando "Cachaíto" López– Mis Dos Pequenas

8 Tito Gomez– Bilongo

9 Elio Revé Matos– Mi Salsa Tiene Sandunga

10 Septeto Nacional– Lagrimas Negras

11 Los Papines– Mi Quinto

12 Septeto Nacional– El Manisero

13 Beny More – Me Conoces Bien

Cuba: The Greatest Songs Ever

The Rough Guide To Avant-Garde Japan - various artists compilation

 

From boundary-pushing koto musicians to experimental jazz virtuosi, Japanese music has long embraced all things avant-garde. This Rough Guide highlights some of today's key innovators whose individualism challenges the conformist perception of Japan.

A unique insight into the richness and diversity of the vibrant underground Japanese scene, which draws on myriad influences from free jazz and electronica to Zen budhism. Pioneering artists who push the boundaries of Japanese music, whilst at the same time paying respect to their musical heritage. Featuring tracks by free-spirited Koto players Michiyo Yagi, Karin, as well as koto/guitar duo tsuMGuito.

Compiled by the renowned radio presenter, journalist, and Japanese music expert Paul Fisher.

Style: Avant-garde Jazz, Free Jazz, Free Improvisation

1 Michiyo Yagi– Rouge 5:57

2 Masanori Oishi– Syracuse Blues 3:48

3 Haco– Over The Unfinished Bridge 3:28

4 Cockroach Eater– Kyogen Qabbalah 5:49

5 Ken Sugai*– Daidai 4:11

6 Karin*– Uiteruyo? 3:13

7 Jittyaku Orchestra*– Suwarikome Koko E 4:43

8 Emiko Voice– Sanosa 4:53

9 Mutsumi Aragaki*– Nankuru Nankuru 5:08

10 Shibusashirazu*– Akkan 6:41

11 Shun Sakai & The Long Goodbye – Sukanpo No Sakukoro, Bengawan Solo, Kanpyo 6:04

12 A Mother Tongue Project*– Noosphere 4:30

13 tsuMGuito– fPB 11:02

14 Japanorama– Ensemble One 5:11

The Rough Guide To Avant-Garde Japan

Buena Vista Social Club - produced by Ry Cooder - Afro-Cuban Jazz, Trova, Son, Danzon, Bolero, Guajira, Ballad

 

Buena Vista Social Club is a studio album by Buena Vista Social Club, an ensemble of Cuban musicians directed by Juan de Marcos González and American guitarist Ry Cooder. Produced by Cooder, it was recorded at Havana's EGREM studios in March 1996 and released on September 16, 1997, through World Circuit internationally and Nonesuch Records in the United States. It is the only standard studio album exclusively credited to the Buena Vista Social Club.

The album was recorded in parallel with A toda Cuba le gusta by the Afro-Cuban All Stars, a similar project also promoted by World Circuit executive Nick Gold and featuring largely the same lineup. In contrast to A toda Cuba le gusta, which was conceived as a revival of the son conjunto, Buena Vista Social Club was meant to bring back the traditional trova and filin, a mellower take on the Cuban son and bolero, as well as the danzón.

1 Chan Chan 4:16

2 De Camino A La Vereda 5:03

3 El Cuarto De Tula 7:27

4 Pueblo Nuevo 6:05

5 Dos Gardenias 3:02

6 ¿Y Tú Qué Has Hecho? 3:13

7 Veinte Años 3:29

8 El Carretero 3:28

9 Candela 5:27

10 Amor De Loca Juventud 3:21

11 Orgullecida 3:18

12 Murmullo 3:50

13 Buena Vista Social Club 4:50

14 La Bayamesa 2:54

Buena Vista Social Club

Putumayo Presents A Putumayo Christmas - World, Folk, Blues, Jazz and Soul

 

1 John Gorka– Christmas Bells

2 Ottmar Liebert– We 3 Kings (Of Orient R)/Santa Fe X'Mas

3 Margie Joseph– Christmas Gift

4 Machel Montano– Soca Santa

5 Michael Doucet– Bonne Annee

6 Dan Crary– What Child Is This

7 Otis Redding– Merry Christmas

8 Mason Williams– The Virgin Mary

9 Koko Taylor– Merry, Merry Christmas

10 Son Seals– Lonesome Christmas

11 Maggie Sansone– The Holly And The Ivy

12 Loreena McKennitt– Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)

A Putumayo Christmas

Andrej Hermlin & His Swing Dance Orchestra – Christmas In Swing

 

1 Winter Wonderland 3:53

2 I'll Be Home For Christmas 3:36

3 Jingle Bells 3:55

4 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 3:34

5 Mistletoe And Holly 3:34

6 Sleigh Ride 2:39

7 White Christmas 4:30

8 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 3:28

9 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 3:21

10 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 3:43

11 The Christmas Song 4:48

12 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 3:44

13 The Christmas Time I Miss 3:33

Christmas In Swing

La Vienta – Jazzmenco - Flamenco / Tango / Latin Jazz

 

1 Tu Sonrisa 4:41

2 Train To Paris 4:48

3 Skeleton Samfa 3:24

4 San Miguel 3:10

5 Summer Rain 4:18

6 Mecca 4:46

7 My Desert Home 5:19

8 Moroccan Face Dance 6:10

9 Isle Of Hope 5:07

10 Spanish Invasion 5:28

11 Paisano 3:50

12 Legend Of Triana 5:26

13 Paco's Night Out 5:28

14 Shores Of Spain 5:13

La Vienta – Jazzmenco

The Rough Guide To Gypsy Swing - various artists compilation

 

1 Romane Acoustic Quartet– Symphonie 2:10

2 Fapy Lafertin Quintet & Tim Kliphouse*– Fleur De Lavande 3:42

3 Patrick Saussois & Alma Sinti– Rythmes Gitans 2:19

4 Moreno Trio– Du Dja Yal 1:21

5 Bireli Lagrene Ensemble*– Black Eyes 4:03

6 Serge Desaunay / Jacques Quezin / Jean-Philippe Viret / Didier Roussin / 'Didi' Duprat*– La Valse Des Niglos 3:20

7 Les Primitifs Du Futur– La Belle Et Le Manouche 3:20

8 Guérino Et Son Orchestre Musette De La Boite À Matelots Feat. Django Reinhardt– Gallito 2:55

9 Quintette Du Hot Club De France– Minor Swing 3:14

10 Django Reinhardt & Quintette Du Hot Club De France Feat. Freddy Taylor– I'se A Muggin' 3:05

11 Django Reinhardt– Improvisation 47 (Improvisation No. 5) 2:01

12 Jean-Fred Mélé & The "Jazz Swing" Zepilli*– Rendez-Vous Sous La Pluie 2:57

13 Orchestre Musette 'Swing Royal'*– Philippe's Stomp 2:39

14 Jo Privat Feat. Matelot Ferret*– Java Manouche 2:02

15 Tchavolo Schmitt– Haide Tchavolo 2:57

16 Ziroli Winterstein Ensemble– Autumn Leaves 2:24

17 Rodolphe Raffalli– Histoire De Faussaire 3:04

18 Swing Gadjé– Kriss Romani 4:30

19 New Quintette Du Hot Club De France*– Micro 4:07

20 Romane– Rythme Futur/ Django Tiger 6:21

21 Django Reinhardt & Quintette Du Hot Club De France– Echoes Of France (Le Marseillaise) 2:46

The Rough Guide To Gypsy Swing

Putumayo Presents Louisiana Gumbo

 

1 Charles Sheffield– It's Your Voo Doo Working 1:48

2 Carol Fran & Clarence Hollimon– Door Poppin' 3:25

3 James Booker– African Gumbo 2:44

4 Clifton Chenier– Ti Na Na 3:10

5 Johnny Adams– It Ain't The Same Thing 4:10

6 Lynn August– Lead Me On 3:46

7 The Neville Brothers– Voo Doo 4:26

8 Eddie Bo– Piano Roll 5:42

9 Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters– I'm Coming Home 5:16

10 Rockie Charles– Festis Believe In Justice 2:05

11 Percy Mayfield– Louisiana 2:02

12 Snooks Eaglin– Nine Pound Steel 5:30

Putumayo Presents Louisiana Gumbo

Bajofondo Tango Club - various artists electronica/latin/jazz/downtempo/tango compilation

 

1 Orquesta Del Plata– Montserrat 5:08

2 Campo– En Mi/Soledad 4:05

3 Orquesta Del Plata– Los Tangueros 5:10

4 Campo– Mi Corazón 4:22

5 Emilio Kauderer– Maroma 4:42

6 Luciano Supervielle– Perfume 5:24

7 Didi Gutman– Vacío 2:46

8 Moviola– Esperándote 4:11

9 Campo– Naranjo En Flor 4:36

10 Moviola– Bruma 6:11

11 Juan Blas – Exodo II 5:13

12 Moviola – Duro Y Parejo 5:24

13 Luciano Supervielle– Forma 3:52

14 Campo– El Sonido De La Milonga 5:31

15 Diego Vainer– Av. De Mayo 5:40

16 Luciano Supervielle– Ese Cielo Azul 6:05

Bajofondo Tango Club

Pink Martini – A Retrospective

 

Pink Martini are a US band that was formed in 1994 by pianist Thomas Lauderdale in Portland, Oregon. Group members call it a little orchestra that crosses several styles, such as classical, traditional pop, latin and jazz. The co-lead vocalists of Pink Martini are China Forbes and Storm Large.

1 Una Notte A Napoli (First Recording) 2:27

2 Hang On Little Tomato 3:18

3 ¿Donde Estas Yolanda? (China Forbes Vocals Version) 3:26

4 Hey Eugene 3:10

5 La Soledad 5:38

6 Splendor In The Grass 3:38

7 Kikuchiyo To Mohshimasu (The Hiroshi Wada Mix) 4:32

8 Anna (El Negro Zumbon) 2:38

9 Ma Solitude 3:28

10 Mas Que Nada 2:36

11 Sympathique 2:48

12 Lilly 2:44

13 How Long Will It Last? 4:07

14 Tuca Tuca 2:50

15 Que Sera Sera 4:11

16 Moon River 1:25

17 Amado Mio 4:48

18 The Man With The Big Sombrero 1:33

19 Aspettami (First Recording) 2:51

20 Auld Lang Syne 3:21

21 Una Notte A Napoli (DJ Johnny Dynell Remix) 6:51

Pink Martini – A Retrospective

Various Artists – Café De Flore (Rendez-Vous À Saint-Germain-Des-Prés)

 

Lakasha– I Feel Blue 3:47

Paris Combo– Señor 3:40

Serge Gainsbourg– Black Trombone 2:32

Diana Krall– Besame Mucho 6:34

Yuri Buenaventura– L'Eau À La Bouche 2:54

Anna Karina– Petite Lola 2:09

Nery– Les Amants 3:39

Nicoletta – Où Es-Tu Passé Mon Saint-Germain-Des-Prés? 2:44

Lakasha– 5 P.M. At Cafe De Flore 1:10

Eartha Kitt– Je Cherche Un Homme (I Want A Man) 2:47

Chet – Ainsi Soit-Elle 3:36

Brigitte Bardot– Les Hommes Endormis 3:28

Julien Baer– La Folie Douce 1:38

Isabelle Aubret– Il N'Y A Plus D'Abonné Au Numéro Que Vous Avez Demandé 2:20

Nana Mouskouri Et Michel Legrand– Quand On S'Aime 3:42

Nina Simone– Tomorrow Is My Turn (L'Amour C'Est Comme Un Jour) 2:48

Lakasha– About Love In Saint-Germain-Des-Prés 1:14

Blossom Dearie– Plus Je T'Embrasse 2:27

Nico – Strip Tease 2:11

Marc Gauvin– J'Suis Ton Mec 3:58

Lakasha– Sormiou 4:57

The Matthew Herbert Big Band– Cafe De Flore 5:10

Café De Flore