Naxos English Song Collection/ Various - Naxos English Song CollectionThe acclaimed English Song Series celebrates the richness and diversity of British composers, performed by leading interpreters of the repertoire. Growing out of an ancient tradition that still echoes in the folk song arrangements of Benjamin Britten, the British art song draws it's inspiration from the English poetic language, the nation's unique land and seascapes, and the suffering and joy of human emotions. From the delightfully light hearted

and I even sung some of them (as in "Showdown" and "Bluebird Is Dead")

the Ensemble Aedes and Les Siècles present the world premiere recording of the full 1919 version (completed in 2007 by Theo Verbey)

Sentinels - Trasciende

Kirchner/ Zurich Ensemble - Beyond Time

Born Dead puts you in a high row in the cotton fields

he becomes the hunted and quickly learns he is unable to trust anyone including members of his own family

Tim Lefebvre (Tedeschi Trucks Band)

The 99 Nights are a symbol of one chapter closing and another beginning

inspired by the Concerto delle dame of Ferrara

" writes Peter Margasak in the liner notes

Woodie Shaw (trumpet) and Jack Walrath (trumpet) to showcase an array of classic jazz compositions including 'Slop'

Taking cues from the breathless arpeggiated fantasias of Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze