Caaw - Strange Pictures - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Strange Affair's mix of Philadelphia R&B studio musicians combined with the talents of euro-disco producer Giuliano Salerni produced some of the most memorable disco funk of the late 1970's and early 80's. Presented here is their self titled 1980 album which was a collection of the best of their 12Inch club singles. All selections newly remastered.

Founded 1998, the Bennewitz Quartet, from the Czech Republic, have become one of the classical music world's top international chamber ensembles, a status confirmed not only by prestigious competition victories but also by the acclaim of the critics. Having recently recorded an all-Dvorák program on two CDs (Cypresses) for hanssler in 2012, the ensemble returns to the music of this Bohemian/American master with two quartets for strings, both of which are important milestones in the composer's œuvre No. 10 in E-flat Major, op. 51, and No. 13 in G Major, op. 106.

Ada Morghe, i.e. Alexandra Helmig, is a versatile artist, living in London and Munich, who excels as a singer/songwriter as well as a renowned actress and author. She visits Jazz Workshops in New York, London and Burghausen, and toured for some years with guitarist Uli Graner and band in Germany, mostly with jazz standards and cover versions. Her debut album InchPicturesInch features all original songs, creating moods in preference to stories. Inspired by famous authors like Cormac McCarthy and Dylan Thomas she creates relaxed atmospheres full of subtle sentiments, with a touch of nostalgia. She is supported by an impressive musical line up Livingstone Browne, bass and co-producer, who worked with Kylie Minogue and Bryan Ferry, and produced, among others, Steve Bruckstein and Maxi Priest. Luke Smith, long time keyboardist of the George Michael band, worked with Alicia Keys and Jamie Cullum and was co-writer for Amy Winehouse and The Sugarbabes. Josh InchMcKnastyInch McKenzie, who is the regular drummer of Wretch 32 and Naughty Boy. And Italian-born guitarist Luca Boscagin, who appears on several Jazz festivals in Europe. The album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, produced by Hans-Martin Buff, a renowned recording engineer, who was Prince's personal engineer from 1996-2000.