Best Kronos Quartet Albums - April 2024

Folk Songs

When Nonesuch Records celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014, with festivals at London's Barbican Centre and New York's Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Kronos Quartet joined forces with four labelmates-Sam Amidon, Olivia Chaney, Rhiannon Giddens, and Natalie Merchant-to perform a concert entitled Folk Songs. The group later recorded the songs, most of which are traditional with contemporary arrangements, with Doug Petty as the album's producer.

• ASIN: B06Y3XPTMX
• UPC: 075597938739
• ASIN: B06Y3XPTMX
• Brand: Nonesuch
• Manufacturer: Nonesuch

Landfall

• ASIN: B077NT4Y9Y
• ASIN: B077NT4Y9Y
• Manufacturer: Nonesuch

The Fountain

• ASIN: B000IU3YKU
• UPC: 075597990126
• ASIN: B000IU3YKU
• Brand: Nonesuch
• Manufacturer: Nonesuch

B Blind C Ciego

• ASIN: B002RVXNTU
• ASIN: B002RVXNTU
• Manufacturer: Ciem

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin, the new album from award-winning Finnish accordionist, composer and adventurist Kimmo Pohjonen, on Ondine's Octopus label, follows his successful Uniko (ODE 1185-2) that featured the Kronos Quartet and Samuli Kosminen. Pohjonen's new compositions explore dynamic, fresh sonic territory with, once again, the Kronos Quartet, amongst many more special guests from the world of Finnish music. Kronos arrangements by Timo Alakotila. Producer: James Spectrum, known for his work with Von Hertzen Brothers and Pepe Deluxe. Recipient of the Pro Finlandia Medal in 2012 and a nominee for the ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B014GF43ZW
• UPC: 761195041321
• ASIN: B014GF43ZW
• Brand: Octopus
• Manufacturer: Octopus

Personnel: McCoy Tyner (piano); Gary Bartz (saxophone); Terence Blanchard (trumpet); Christian McBride (bass instrument); Lewis Nash (drums).Recording information: Avatar, New York, New York (11/18/2003 - 11/19/2003).ILLUMINATIONS finds McCoy Tyner, some 40 years after his best-known work (as a member of John Coltrane's legendary early-1960s quartet), still kicking. Tyner's energies as a session leader, composer, and ever-progressive musician haven't flagged since the mid-'60's, when the pianist started heading his own dates. On this 2004 album, as per usual, Tyner has surrounded himself with some of the finest personnel in jazz, including bassist Christian McBride, sax player Gary Bartz, and trumpeter Terence Blanchard.Tyner's music is appealing for its balance of familiar hard-bop vocabulary and intricately wrought structures--it is rhythmic and accessible, yet intellectually engaging. Tyner plays with great vigor, mixing virtuoso classical flourishes with bold chords and dazzlingly complex solos. His compositions here touch on avant-bebop ("The Chase"), Latin groove ("Angelina"), and smooth swing (the title track--on which all the musicians get a chance to stretch out). Blanchard's playing is especially notable, substantiating the melody lines in the chorus and blazing on the solos (as on "New Orleans Stomp," driven by a classic second-line beat). The high quality of music here--in conception and execution--should come as no surprise to long-time fans of Tyner or his sidemen.

Mccoy Tyner - Illuminations (SACD NEW)Label: TelarcFormat: SACDRelease Date: 22 Jun 2004No. of Discs: 1UPC: 089408359965Details1. Illuminations2. Angelina3. New Orleans Stomp4. Come Rain Or Come Shine5. Soulstice6. Blessings7. If I Should Lose You8. The Chase9.

• UPC: 3465201

This album was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Chamber MusicPerformance.

PETERIS VASKS: STRING QUARTET NO.

• UPC: 3462532

The Best Of The Statesmen Quartet Volume II Album

Collectible like new condition album. Album is in very good condition. Album plays near perfectly with very minor paper scuffs/scratches that do not interfere with the sound quality. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is

• UPC: 472032098

Released 1985-1995 by Kronos Quartet (2 CDs) Bonus Unreleased CD/Best of 10 Yrs

• UPC: 123942251720
• Category: CDs
• Price: 6 USD

THE VOGUES CD * THE BEST * YOU'RE THE ONE VARESE LABEL *`1996

• UPC: 302834415787
• Category: CDs
• Price: 35 USD