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  March 31, 2003

I can echo the comments made by the first reviewer, but I would go so far as to give this SACD the 5 out of 5 star rating. The blues on this album is original, heartfelt and acoustic but without the rawness that characterises some other 'original' delta blues albums. In that sense this is indeed a ... more
Herbie Hancock: Head Hunters      (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  March 30, 2003

This album is about 30 years old (1973 - unbelievable how time flies when you're looking back on it) and it still sounds fresh, to these ears at least. But Jazz-Fusion can sound a bit mixed up to me - being neither one nor the other. And on some cuts it works better than on others. I like the ... more
Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea: In Concert      (0 of 1 found this review helpful)
  May 15, 2003

As I thought about the review for this album an analogy came to mind with a Murray Parahia piano recital that I recently attended with 2 other people. Our reactions could not have been more different. My response to it was that I was impressed to see a professional at work, obviously at the top of ... more
  March 6, 2003

I think this is an absolutely wonderful SACD, both musically and sound wise. I guess it could be viewed as a 'cross-over' album. Anyone who does not necessarily like country but appreciates Willie Nelson's distinctive voice and phrasing should try and give this disc a listen in my opinion. This 1978 ... more
River of Sorrow, Immortal Chinese Instrumentals          (5 of 5 found this review helpful)
  April 7, 2003

I just listened to it again and it's stunning at many levels: the packaging for starters is exquisite. The sonics are one of the best I have in my collection and the music is deep, flowing, beautiful and completely different to your normal diet of Jazz, Rock and Classical. This is Chniese classical ... more

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