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Diana Krall
The Girl In The Other Room [ Verve Records CD / CD - released 16/Apr/2004 ] Undoubtedly one of THE albums of 2004, 'The Girl In The Other Room' features fantastic covers of Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Mose Alison songs, plus originals co-written with her husband, Elvis Costello. |
Eurythmics
The Ultimate Collection [ RCA Records / CD - released 30/Jan/2006 ] Eurythmics are the UK's most successful pop duo. Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart have sold more than 75 million records and had over 20 international hits worldwide. As a duo they achieved unparalleled global and commercial success with number one hits... |
Madeleine Peyroux
Careless Love (Deluxe Reissue Edition) [ Craft Recordings / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/2021 ] Weaving strands of acoustic blues, country ballads, classic jazz, torch songs and pop into a vibrant, timeless fabric, with Peyroux's arresting vocals always front and center. |
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
All the Roadrunning [ Universal Music / CD - released 27/Apr/2006 ] Primarily written by Knopfler, this recording features a dozen songs beautifully demonstrating the pair's contrasting vocal styles - a treasure trove of duets with the lovely Emmylou. |
Adele
21 [ XL Recordings / CD - released 24/Jan/2011 ] U.K. singer/songwriter Adele presents '21' - the follow-up to her 2008 breakthrough debut, '19'. The album features the singles, "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You". |
Alison Krauss & Union Station
Paper Airplane [ Decca Music Group / CD - released 14/Apr/2011 ] A truly breathtaking collection of 11 exquisite songs, 'Paper Airplane' is Krauss' first release since her 2007 multi-Grammy winning, internationally acclaimed collaboration with Robert Plant, 'Raising Sand'. |
Cat Power
The Greatest [ Matador Records / CD - released 1/Feb/2006 ] This is not the "best of" hinted at in the title, but the combination of Cat Power aka Chan Marshall's superbly evocative and flexible voice with some of the greatest Southern soul players still alive. |
Dave Dobbyn
Anotherland [ Sony & BMG Entertainment New Zealand / CD - released 1/Sep/2008 ] Produced by the mighty Adrian Sherwood & Skip "Little Axe" McDonald, 'Anotherland' is an excellent effort from Dave Dobbyn (possibly his best ever, in fact) and includes the single, "Wild Kisses Like Rain". |
Gillian Welch
Time (The Revelator) [ Acony Records / CD - released 4/Sep/2015 ] The critically acclaimed album with partner David Rawlings. Her gorgeously solitary voice transcends an era. |
K.D. Lang
Hymns of the 49th Parallel [ Nonesuch Records / CD - released 30/Aug/2004 ] This fantastic album has K.D. paying homage to fellow Canadian songwriters, such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young. |
K.D. Lang
Ingenue [ Sire / Warner Bros Records / CD - released 30/Mar/1992 ] Featuring some truly passionate songs with stunning arrangements, 'Ingenue' is one beautiful album, which includes "Constant Craving", "Miss Chatelaine" & more. |
Leonard Cohen
The Essential (2CD) [ Sony Music CD / 2 CD - released 3/Jun/2003 ] This digitally re-mastered compilation features 31 tracks - over two hours of music spanning Leonard Cohen's remarkable career over two CDs. An outstanding document of a true legend and perfect primer for new fans. |
Lionel Richie
The Definitive Collection [ Universal Music / 2 CD - released 11/Dec/2003 ] This double disc set embraces Lionel Richie's '70s success as one of The Commodores' soulful lead singers (and saxophonist), his streak as one of the best-selling solo artists of the '80s and his best-known tracks since then. |
Madeleine Peyroux
Bare Bones [ Decca Music Group / CD - released 12/Mar/2009 ] Featuring collaborations with producer Larry Klein, Walter Becker and Joe Henry, Peyroux has crafted her best album yet - an artistic breakthrough that finds her sublime voice wrapped around a collection of personal songs that she helped craft from... |
Over The Rhine
The Trumpet Child [ Great Speckled Dog Records / CD - released 21/Aug/2007 ] Over the Rhine return with their tenth studio album and career-best 'The Trumpet Child'. A collaboration with ultra-talented Nashville producer / arranger Brad Jonesthe recording celebrates American music in the most richly imaginative ways. |
Diana Krall
From This Moment On [ Verve Records / CD - released 18/Sep/2006 ] This album is an eleven-song collection that captures the Canadian-born sensation in full swing, in great company, and at the top of her game. |
Katie Melua
Call off the Search [ Dramatico Entertainment / CD - released 29/May/2007 ] Katie had just turned 19 when she originally released this, her debut album in 2004. Within a few short weeks, 'Call off the Search' had acheived No.1 in the UK and sold over a million albums. You simply must hear this! |
K.D. Lang
Recollection [2 CD set] [ Nonesuch Records / 2 CD - released 8/Feb/2010 ] This two-disc career retrospective set features 22 of lang's most beloved recordings, including an all-new interpretation of the Leonard Cohen classic "Hallelujah," which has become a moving highlight of her live performances. |
Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté
In The Heart Of The Moon [ BMG / ADA / CD - released 30/Jun/2005 ] The GRAMMY winning In the Heart of the Moon is a unique album of duets from Ali Farka Toure (guitar) and Toumani Diabate (kora), two of Africa's greatest musicians. It was recorded using a mobile studio in the Hotel Mandé, on the banks of the Niger... |
Barbra Streisand
Love is the Answer [ Sony Music / CD - released 28/Sep/2009 ] 'Love is the Answer' presents Barbra as a cabaret & jazz singer of emotional clarity, depth and maturity; a warm & intimate selection of late night meditations on love's powers, heartbreaks + solaces. Features Diana Krall and her quartet. |
Bic Runga
Birds [ Columbia Records / CD - released 29/Nov/2005 ] This is the third album from highly acclaimed NZ singer / songwriter, with guests Neil Finn, Anika Moa, Shayne Carter, Anna Coddington and more. 'Birds' is her finest musical statement yet! |
Francoise Hardy
Les Chansons D'amour [ Camden Records / CD - released 3/Sep/2013 ] As reviewed by Roger Marbeck in Cuisine magazine. 20 beautiful French numbers from the lovely Francoise - available as a U.K. imported disc. |
Jenny Scheinman
Jenny Scheinman [ Koch Records / CD - released 11/Aug/2008 ] Critically acclaimed violinist Jenny Scheinman makes a singular vocal debut on this eponymous album, combining original, alt-country contemporary folk compositions with stunning renditions of old-time country and blues selections. |
J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton
The Road to Escondido [ Reprise Records / CD - released 14/Nov/2006 ] After years of admiring each other's musical masterworks, guitar great J.J. Cale and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer / Grammy-winner Eric Clapton have teamed up to create an original album together. |
Mark Knopfler
Privateering (2CD) [ Mercury Records U.K. / 2 CD - released 6/Sep/2012 ] Legendary guitarist / singer / songwriter, Mark Knopfler presents 'Privateering', the seventh album of his solo career. |
Norah Jones
Not Too Late [ Blue Note Records / CD - released 31/Jan/2007 ] Multiple Grammy award winning jazz / pop artist, Norah Jones is back with 13 new tracks, for her third studio album, 'Not Too Late'. The follow-up to 'Feels Like Home' (which was issued in 2004), 'Not Too Late' is produced by Norah's bass player... |
Thomas Quasthoff
The Jazz Album: Watch What Happens [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 13/Mar/2007 ] Internationally acclaimed, three-time Grammy Award winner Thomas Quasthoff presents his first non-classical album, a collection of popular and lesser-known jazz standards. |
Various Artists
Nu Jazz: Divas and Crooners Volume 1 [ Wagram Music / 2 CD - released 17/Jul/2007 ] This is a stellar 2-disc collection featuring Jill Scott, Diana Krall, Madeleine Peyroux, Rosalia de Souza, Alice Russell, Ursula Rucker, Metropolitan Jazz Affair, Matthias Vogt Trio, Jamie Lidell, Michael Buble, Beat Assailant, Sean Lee’s Ping Pong... |