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The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Songs From Lonely Avenue



Normally I enjoy Setzer's modern interpretations of big band swing jazz, but this album is an unfortunate victim of the ipod generation. The CD has about 3db of dynamic range and that goes from louder to super loud. Too bad, because musically it's too bad, but the sound quality does not lend itself to play on a high quality system.   

(I'm sure glad I borrowed this one, and the Neil Diamond CD, from the library)

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Marion McPartland's Piano Jazz with guest Dave Brubeck



One of a series of CDs of a radio show Marion McPartland did in which she interviews and plays with various jazz artists. This one features the show she did with Dave Brubeck. In addition to playing some great music they spend some time talking about the ins and outs of jazz. One of the better shows in the series.

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Got a good haul of Vinyl from the Crack House this weekend. 

Leonard Bernstein Plays for Young People (New York Philharmonic)



The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Night on Bald Mountain, The Incredible Flutist, William Tell Overture

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Arthur Fiedler & the Boston Pops: Perter and the Wolf



Narrated by Alec Guinness. The music is done well but the narration is kind of stiff and dry. Exactly the opposite of what I would have expected out of an actor of Guinness' caliber.

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Simon & Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water

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Steely Dan: The Royal Scam

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Cream: Disraeli Gears

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The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band



Original 1967 Capitol Mono pressing. 

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Cat Stevens: Catch Bull at Four

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Sting - "Symphonicities"

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Creedence Clearwater Revival: Cosmos Factory

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Bob Marley & the Wailers: Natty Dread

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Robert Cray: Midnight Stroll

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Mike Garson: The Oxnard Sessions



Another tasty morsel from Keith Johnson and the Folks at Reference Recordings.

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Heroes Are Hard to Find
Fleetwood Mac | Format: Vinyl