John Hines - In the PocketThis CD's title phrase "In the Pocket" is meant to express that moment in music where everything lines up, fits neatly into place and feels right for both the players and the listeners. Trombonist John Hines' CD is all about playing solidly in the changes and enjoying the feel of the rhythm. Guest trumpeter Hugh Ragin calls it tapping into the "spirituality of the molecules."

released by BR-KLASSIK to celebrate her 50th stage anniversary

because of the impression that dividing the piano between two performers halved the demands on piano technique and that the possibility of register-filling was more apt for the broad spectrum of an orchestra

and ridiculously fun

Apkalna opens the first altar panel with three works by her compatriot and personal friend: alongside Arvo Pärt

also known as El Chachi

It also strongly featured the remarkably wry

Both works reflect the composer's memories of growing up barefoot in the countryside

while original works were supplied by a wide range of composers - Haydn

James Cruce - drums on "Death In The Wilderness"

written in memory of the guitarist Roland Dyens

but a feeling of darkness one that we all can identify with this past year that has gone by "Black is the not just the color but the feelings of dread we all seem to be surrounded by

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