Hank Crawford Heart And Soul [the Hank Crawford Anthology] (2cd) (1994)

Altoist Hank Crawford, was one of the most soulful stylists to emerge during the 1960s.HEART AND SOUL contains 31 tracks on 2 discs spanning Crawfords's 35-plus years in jazz. The 34 page comprehensive booklet for this release includes several historic photographs.Highly Recommended.

Back in the 1960s, when fingerpicking folk guitarists were a dime a dozen, John Fahey stood out for several reasons. For one thing, his sense of humor was sophisticated and unfashionably cynical for the period (this is the guy, remember, who simultaneously celebrated the blues tradition and ridiculed his own blues pretensions by adopting the nom de plume of "Blind Joe Death"). But most of all, he possessed absolutely astounding chops, and made no attempt to hide his superior guitar skills despite a pop music climate which was much kinder to earnest amateurism than to hard-earned virtuosity. Since that period, though, his profile has stayed pretty low.

Where were you in ’62?” asked the poster for George Lucas’s iconic 1973 film American Graffiti. One of those “event movies” that exploded way beyond its humble origins, American Graffiti became one of the box-office smashes of the year. Dollar for dollar (with an estimated take of $55 million) it has been called “the most profitable film ever made”. Gathered together here are 40 of the songs that graced the soundtrack of American Graffiti. Enjoy this 2CD set including Buddy Holly & The Crickets, The Platters, Chuck Berry and many more…

The Sixth Volume in the Deaf Lives Series Robert F. Panara lost his hearing from spinal meningitis in 1931 at the age of ten. However, he could read and write, and…

"Save My Soul" is a powerful combination of music and lyrics creating a refreshing spiritual jazz experience. Ellen D.`s deep messages within her musical heart brought to exquisite heights by composer and arranger Manuel Brandtner. Such a diverse stylistic fusion of classical flavours and jazz grooves which is surprising as each new song began, all the way to the last plea to Mother Earth. This is a sweet collaboration of heart and soul. The kind of connection that lifts and pulls at your emotional strings bringing tears of joy and longing.

Voices of the Heart is a celebration in the sharing of love between two people. The album is a web of musical textures provided by piano, choir, strings, and guitar. Poems are layered over the music to give an added dimension to the pieces enabling the listener to unlock the heart and soul.