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Exotic Dances from the Opera CD Press
With the new Exotic Dances from the Opera Reference Mastercuts LP available for pre-order, we’re taking a look at what some folks had to say about the original HDCD release: “…a sonic spectacular. The orchestra sounds full, natural, warm, and nicely spread out over the soundstage. There is none of the glare that still seems to affect many orchestral digital recordings; even the highest register of the violins sounds smooth and musical. Climaxes are never…
Exotic Dances from the Opera LP – Available for Pre-Order
New Reference Mastercuts release Exotic Dances from the Opera available for pre-order on ReferenceRecordings.com! RM-1505 Oue/MNO Exotic Dances from the Opera Single 331/3 rpm LP, half speed mastered, 200-gram disc from Quality Record Pressings, in gatefold jacket You will enjoy amazing sound on this deluxe half-speed mastered LP of favorites and rarities. This collection of exceptional performances from the Minnesota Orchestra has been a perennial favorite and best seller on CD, SACD and HRx, and…
Blues Blast Magazine Features Doug MacLeod
Blues Blast Magazine features Doug MacLeod on the cover of their newest issue, and has a wonderful lengthy interview. We’ll excerpt some of the great interview, but you can read the full thing on TheBluesBlast.com! “Singer, song-writer and guitarist Doug MacLeod is one engaging individual. He’s the kind of guy whose easy-going approach and dis-arming smile make it impossible not to find him likable. Stories roll off his tongue easier and more gracefully than a…
Hot Club of San Francisco Yerba Buena Bounce LP Review!
Our newest Reference Mastercuts release Yerba Buena Bounce by The Hot Club of San Francisco got a nice review from Jack Roberts of DaGoGo.com: “The Hot Club of San Francisco is one of my favorite groups to hear live…Yerba Buena Bounce…is far and away the best quality recording and it’s the only one on vinyl. I want to personally thank the people at Reference Recordings for getting back to vinyl and especially for this LP……
Doin’ What It Takes featured on AudiophileReview.com
New Fresh! From Reference Recordings release Doin’ What It Takes by Lloyd Jones gets a feature and quick review on AudiophileReview.com! “If blues with a funk edge is your thing, Doin’ What it Takes will have you jukin’ by the fourth measure of the opening tune, “Bend in The River.”… The recording quality is impressive, as you would expect from a Reference Recordings’ project.” — AudiophileReview.com Read the full review, rating, and more on AudiophileReview.com!…
Lloyd Jones “Doin What It Takes” Hits #3 in Oregon
The most recent Roots Radio Airplay Charts are out, and in the State of Oregon, Lloyd Jones, Doin’ What It Takes is #3 in all genres! Take a look: Listen to “Bend in the River” on RRradio: Purchase Doin’ What It Takes from ReferenceRecordings.com Today!
Concord Chamber Music Society’s Brubeck/Gandolfi/Foss Release Gets a Rave Review
Concord Chamber Music Society‘s Brubeck • Gandolfi • Foss release gets a rave review from Canadian Audiophile‘s Jordan Richardson on Blinded By Sound: “Featuring two recordings from two of America’s most-commissioned composers and one recording from the fascinating Lukas Foss, the Concord Chamber Music Society’s release of Chris Brubeck and Michael Gandolfi’s Danza del Soul and Line Drawings, respectively, is a captivating and lovely release. All of the pieces were recorded at Mechanics Hall in…
What folks have said about Lloyd Jones
As we look forward to hearing what folks think of our new Lloyd Jones release, we thought it would be fun to start the weekend by seeing what folks have said about his releases in the past! Of his Love Gotcha (1999) release: “This is Jones’ best album to date. The blues/R&B veteran is in top form – his guitar playing is incisive and efficient, and his singing is terrific. His songwriting, however, is probably…
Independence Week Sale
Independence Week Sale! Order Two or more items and receive a 15% Discount! The more you order, the more you save! Sale goes through Monday, July 9th at NOON PST. Start Saving today at www.ReferenceRecordings.com!
New Release – Lloyd Jones “Doin’ What It Takes”
New Fresh! ReleaseDoin’ What It TakesLloyd JonesFR-704 “…you know who’s really good is this guy named Lloyd Jones, also out of Portland; he writes great songs, blues and R&B…” —Robert Cray A gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist and respected band leader, Lloyd Jones writes timeless music, steeped in a rich musical history learned, lived and loved over four decades. “This is not a work of science. It’s about attitude and joy that applies to all age…
Delibes Reviews Pour in over the weekend
Reviews for the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra’s Delibes: Sylvia/Coppélia came pouring in over the weekend! Check out a few quotes below: Gramophone: “…This pairing of suites from the composer’s ballets by the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, the first and still arguably best-standing ballet orchestra in the US, avoids both extremes. Under current music director Martin West, the orchestra revels in the immediacy of the music without ever losing sight of the overall narrative. So too…
Lloyd Jones Playing Portland
Lloyd Jones’ new release Doin’ What It Takes comes out next Tuesday, but if you’re in the Portland, Oregon area this weekend, you can get a pre-release treat! Friday, the Lloyd Jones Trio will be performing at Qyimby’s, and Saturday Lloyd Jones will be at O’Connor’s “Vault” in the historic Multnomah Village. Details below: Quimby’s www.quimbysat19th.comFriday, June 29th 8:30-11:30pm“This is a special night with the great Louis Pain on organ (You’ve heard him on Paul…
One Week Away…Doin What It Takes
We’re just one week away from the newest Fresh! From Reference Recordings release featuring bluesman Lloyd Jones Doin’ What It Takes! So to get you as excited as we are, here are some samples from ALL of the tracks on the album: Bend In The River I’ll Be Right on Down Without You Doin’ What It Takes I Can’t Stop Never Again Give A Little My Wife Can’t Cook Worried Life Blues Ruby Do Doin’…
Looking Ahead to Doin’ What it Takes
For your weekend treat, we’re giving you a “leaked” clip from upcoming Fresh! From Reference Recordings release Doin’ What It Takes featuring Lloyd Jones.Track 2: I’ll Be Right on Down! Doin’ What It Takes – Coming July 3rd, 2012 This soulful new release from Pacific Northwest Blues legend LLOYD JONES and his band Lloyd Jones Struggle offers exciting originals by Lloyd Jones, which blend his guitar and vocals with B3 organ, piano, drums,percussion, bass, trumpet…
Doug MacLeod at The Blue Room Sessions
Doug MacLeod recently performed in The Netherlands during his current European tour, and besides having envious café experiences, he played at The Blue Room Sessions. And thankfully, we’ve got videos to share!