Ric Ickard - Popular Guitar Music of the Philippines - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Regondi's guitar compositions reflect not only his gentle nature but also the high romanticism of his period. The discovery by Matanya Ophee of 10 Etudes, previously thought to be lost, compelled a revaluation of Regondi's contribution. The two Airs Variés, Op.22, and Op.23, can only reinforce the new respect that ensued. Each begins with a slow introduction, followed by an Andante theme, slightly operatic in character, after which come a number of variations (four in Op.22, five in Op.23) that show off the resources of the instrument brilliant passages of demisemiquavers (32nd notes), a minor-key tremolo, consecutive ninths and triplets.

Ricardo Cobo - Guitar Collection [COMPACT DISCS] date 09/08/1998

2020 . Blackbirds features songs primarily popularized by women who were the Inchbridge she came across on.Inch The album finds LaVette in top form with powerful renditions of songs that touched her personally. From Dinah Washington's InchDrinking Again,Inch Nina Simone's InchI Hold No GrudgeInch and more, they are all delivered in LaVette's rich & raspy tone. Blackbirds honors LaVette's heritage as an R&B singer and the women who came before her.