Tom Hicks - Blue Sounds - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. 24 Preludes, Op 163 2. Three-Fours, Op. 71 - Waltz No. 2 Andante 3. Cortege 4. Piano Sonata 5. Piano Sonata in B minor

Chopin's 21 Nocturnes, often described as 'songs of the night', are among the most well-known and beautiful of Chopin's short solo piano works.Divine Art is thrilled to present pianist Tom Hicks' insightful new recording of these works which synthesizes his research into Chopin's performance and composition practices with modern listeners' expectations via a 'stunning technical agility' (American Record Guide). Dr Kim Sauberlich's excellent liner notes delve deeper into this often-forgotten performance, teaching, and historical recording practice and, together with the 21 pieces on this album, pose fascinating questions about authenticity and interpretation.Chopin's practice of sending manuscripts to publishers in multiple countries, while continuing to edit, led to multiple, authentic first editions which are not often heard in performance today, and even less in recordings.  In this recording, Tom has tastefully incorporated some of these variants, alongside historically informed choices about tempo rubato and pedaling, to create a version of the Nocturnes that feels fresh, individual, and truly authentic. He has even included minor and occasional improvisations, paying homage to the composer's multifaceted creative process, in which improvisation was central. Tom Hicks has said InchAll of this led me to see Chopin as a highly creative and spontaneous musician for whom the score is one representation of the work and for whom the score is only the starting point of an interpretation, not the end.Inch The album was recorded at night and the engineers have captured an intimacy of sound. The recording process relied upon minimal editing and longer 'live' takes to recreate the intimate feel of the salon where these pieces were most often heard.Guernsey-born pianist Tom Hicks has an expansive repertoire and has been praised for his Inchbrilliantly evocativeInch(Internatio

Powerhouse Records continues the Tom Principato's 50 Year Anniversary Collection on the 25th anniversary of the Classic album Really Blue. Complete with Re-Mastering and a bonus cut (Sweet Little Woman take 3) and expanded 6 panel Eco-wallet packaging. The album which was released in USA in 1997 and in Europe in 1998, features 7 Principato originals including InchEvery Minute, Every HourInch, Stranger's EyesInch and InchOne for DannyInch Tom's tribute to the late Danny Gatton, as well as Principato re-workings of Blues & Roots classics like Joe Turner's InchKansas City BluesInch, Robert Johnson's InchWalkin' BluesInch and Chicago Blues Pianist Little Johnny Jones InchSweet Little WomanInch. The album also features a cameo appearance from Keyboardist Chuck Leavell (Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Rolling Stones, Allman Bros.) A timeless classic re-visited.Track Listing 1. Every Minute, Every Hour 4 22 (Tom Principato) French Lady Music, BMI2. Sweet Little Woman 5 08 (Little Johnny Jones) Modern Music Pub.3. Really Blue 5 33 (Tom Principato) French Lady Music, BMI4. One For Danny (Dedicated To Danny Gatton) 3 10 (Tom Principato) French Lady Music, BMI5. Stranger's Eyes 7 16 (Tom Principato) French Lady Music, BMI6. Walkin' Blues 5 42 (Robert Johnson)7. Kansas City Blues (Joe Turner Medley) 5 04 (Joe Turner) Progressive Music, BMI8. In Orbit 4 17 (Tom Principato) French Lady Music, BMI9. Baby Please 3 04 (Tom Principato) French Lady Music, BMI10. Standing At The Crossroads Again 4 24 (Mickey Jupp) Rondor Music (London) Ltd.11. Here, In My Heart 2 27 (Tom Principato) French Lady Music, BMI12. Bonus Cut Sweet Little Woman take 3 5 05 Album Tracks 1. Every Minute, Every Hour 2. Sweet Little Woman 3. Really Blue 4. One for Danny [Dedicated to Danny Gatton] 5. Stranger's Eyes 6. Walkin' Blues 7. Kansas City Blues [Joe Turner Medley] 8. In Orbit 9. Baby, Pleas