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Adiemus – Songs Of Sanctuary (1995) [Reissue 2003] [SACD / Venture – SACDVE 925]

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Title: Adiemus – Songs Of Sanctuary (1995) [Reissue 2003]
Genre: Classical, Ambient
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Adiemus is a collaboration between composer Karl Jenkins, arranger Mike Ratledge, and vocalist Miriam Stockley. Both Jenkins and Ratledge are former Soft Machine members, with Ratledge handling programmed percussion. The project features the London Philharmonic and additional vocals by Mary Carewe. The album aims to create modern music using classical forms like rondo and ternary, avoiding traditional songs. Vocals consist of vowel and consonant sounds, treating the voice as an instrument without lyrics. Stockley and Carewe’s layered harmonies, alongside the orchestra, produce a massive, choral-like sound. The music blends African-tribal and Celtic-style melodies within classical structures. The result is a hybrid reminiscent of Enya and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Adiemus delivers a powerful, universal soundscape driven by vocal and orchestral layers. It stands out for its innovative fusion of classical forms and global musical influences.

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Aaron Heick and John Di Martino Romantic Jazz Trio – Smooth Operator (2021) [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-371]

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Title: Aaron Heick and John Di Martino Romantic Jazz Trio – Smooth Operator (2021) [Venus Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Outside of the New York music scene, multi-instrumentalist Aaron Heick’s name may not be as well known as some of his colleagues. But it doesn’t matter; he’s had a rich, varied career. This well-traveled, seasoned pro has played with some of the most prominent musicians in jazz, pop, reggae, funk, world, and classical music. Those who really know what’s going on in music know him.

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Adela Dalto – Peace (1995) [Japan 2019] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-333]

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Title: Adela Dalto – Peace (1995) [Japan 2019]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Adela Dalto fuses Latin, Brazilian, and American jazz, creating a sophisticated Latin Jazz sound. Her repertoire, including original compositions, blends beautiful vocals with fiery rhythms. She fell in love with Horace Silver’s “Peace,” adding it to her setlist while working with a Latin-jazz group. Her rendition of “Peace,” possibly the definitive vocal version, features a tenor solo by Dick Oatts. Sister of the late pianist Jorge Dalto, Adela established herself as a powerful R&B and jazz vocalist. She refined her craft in New York clubs, rising to fame with her brother’s InterAmerican Band. Dalto was a featured soloist on “Ease My Pain” from their 1985 album Urban Oasis. Starting as a backup singer for Celia Cruz, she later performed with Latin Jazz legends like Arturo O’Farrill and Mario Bauzá. Her recordings include top musicians like Chucho Valdez, David Sanchez, and Claudio Roditi. She has toured globally with her group, performing in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Egypt.

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Adela Dalto – Exotica (1996) [Japan 2019] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-342]

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Title: Adela Dalto – Exotica (1996) [Japan 2019]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Adela Dalto blends sophisticated Latin, Brazilian, and American jazz in her Latin Jazz repertoire. Her performances, featuring original compositions, combine beautiful vocals with vibrant rhythms. With over 30 years as a Latin Jazz vocalist and songwriter, she’s praised as “sensuous and spellbinding.” Sister of the late pianist Jorge Dalto, Adela carved her path as a powerful R&B and jazz vocalist. She honed her craft in New York clubs, gaining fame through her brother’s InterAmerican Band. Dalto was a featured soloist on “Ease My Pain” from their 1985 album Urban Oasis. Starting as a backup singer for Celia Cruz, she later performed with Latin Jazz icons like Arturo O’Farrill and Mario Bauzá. Her recordings feature top artists like Chucho Valdez, David Sanchez, and Claudio Roditi. She has collaborated with Mario Bauzá, Lee Konitz, and Aloisio Aguiar on albums. Dalto has toured globally, performing in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Egypt.

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Adela Dalto – Blue Bossa (1994) [Japan 2018] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-292]

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Title: Adela Dalto – Blue Bossa (1994) [Japan 2018]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Adela Dalto blends Latin, Brazilian, and American jazz in her sophisticated Latin Jazz repertoire. As a vocalist, songwriter, and recording artist, her 30-year career fuses sensuous vocals with fiery rhythms. Described as “sensuous and spellbinding,” she melds Latin and jazz styles sublimely. The sister of late pianist Jorge Dalto, Adela established herself as a powerful R&B and jazz vocalist. Her career grew through New York club performances and her role in Jorge’s InterAmerican Band, notably on “Ease My Pain” from Urban Oasis (1985). She began as a backup singer for Celia Cruz and later performed with Latin Jazz giants like Arturo O’Farrell and Mario Bauzá. Her recordings feature top musicians such as Chucho Valdez, David Sanchez, and Claudio Roditi. Dalto has collaborated on albums with Mario Bauzá, Lee Konitz, and Aloisio Aguiar. She has performed globally, including in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Japan, and Egypt. Her original compositions enhance her dynamic Latin Jazz performances.

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Various Artists – A Chorus Line – Original Broadway Cast Recording (1975) [Reissue 2003] [SACD / Sony Classical – SS 65282]

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Title: Various Artists – A Chorus Line – Original Broadway Cast Recording (1975) [Reissue 2003]
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Michael Bennett’s 1975 valentine to “gypsies”, the dancers who are often treated as so much mobile scenery in Broadway musicals, is sometimes considered to have broken new ground with its frank portraits of talented but frustrated performers. The score by Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban is a favorite of “theater people” everywhere, but was designed to showcase the abilities of dancers rather than singers. Consequently, only the ballad “What I Did for Love” has had a life outside of the show’s context. This reissue of the original Broadway cast recording of A Chorus Line contained the previously unreleased “Montage, Pt. 1: Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love”, plus extensive liner notes featuring memorabilia, cast listings, and previously unpublished photos.

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Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner – Gordon Getty: Orchestral Works (2010) [SACD / PentaTone classics – PTC 5186 356]

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Title: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner – Gordon Getty: Orchestral Works (2010)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO

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Aaron Heick & Romantic Jazz Trio – Europe (2009) [Japan 2015] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-65]

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Title: Aaron Heick & Romantic Jazz Trio – Europe (2009) [Japan 2015]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Aaron Heick, a leading U.S. alto saxophonist, releases his debut album with Japan’s Venus Records. Known for collaborations with Chaka Khan, Barbra Streisand, Paul Simon, Frank Sinatra, and Richard Bona, Heick steps into the spotlight. He leads a one-horn quartet featuring John di Martino’s Romantic Jazz Trio. Heick showcases phenomenal technique, a solid sound, and soulful emotion throughout the album. The setlist includes Santana’s “Europe,” Herbie Mann’s “Comin’ Home, Baby,” the Beatles’ “And I Love Her,” and Wayne Shorter’s “Infant Eyes.” Heick contributes two original compositions to the album. The quartet delivers powerful performances, enhanced by Venus Records’ classic sound engineering. This debut highlights Heick’s extraordinary talent as a modern jazz saxophonist. The album is a fantastic and solid introduction to Heick as a bandleader. It marks a significant milestone for a musician long overdue for his own project.

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Aaron Copland & London Symphony Orchestra – Copland Conducts Copland (2000) [SACD / Sony Classical – SS 89041]

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Title: Aaron Copland & London Symphony Orchestra – Copland Conducts Copland (2000)
Genre: Classical
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Copland Conducts Copland is a collections of recordings released in the 70s by Aaron Copland conducting The London Symphony Orchestra. This is one of the SACDs that can make anyone a believer in the new format. The performance is top notch to begin with, but it’s the quality of the recording that caught my attention, even though I have other good recordings of these pieces. Instruments truly sounded live and spread across a 3 dimensional space. Hall sounds were distinct from the music – you could tell the hall was empty when the recording was made and you could easily time the primary reverbations. Every instrument and distinct sound seemed to exist in its own space. Only complaints are that overall sound is a bit bright, typical of the era of the recording, and the hall reverb was too strong, probably due to the empty space. — Customer review at amazon.com

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Aage Kvalbein & Iver Kleive – Til Trost (2008) [Reissue 2017] [SACD / Kirkelig Kulturverksted – FXSA 341]

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Title: Aage Kvalbein & Iver Kleive – Til Trost (2008) [Reissue 2017]
Genre: Classical
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Norwegian cellist Aage Kvalbein and composer-organist Iver Kleive collaborate on Til Trøst, a collection of soothing classical and Norse folk music. For this recording, Kleive switches from organ to piano, joining Kvalbein for intimate performances. Recorded over three days in October at Kulturkirken Jakob, the album aims to console the soul. The concept draws from music’s historical role in providing comfort, as seen in David’s harp for King Saul 3,000 years ago. Producer Erik Hillestad curated a list of songs often used in moments of grief or reflection. Kvalbein and Kleive added to the list, selecting melodies from hymns and classical pieces frequently played at funerals or for solace. Kleive arranged the traditional melodies, while the duo adapted classical works for cello and piano. The album features familiar tunes that evoke peace and stillness. Both musicians, with decades of experience, create a deeply empathetic musical experience. Til Trøst is described as “balm for the soul,” ideal for those seeking comfort.

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