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Marlena Shaw: Live in Tokyo          (1 of 1 found this review helpful)
  May 12, 2011

Eighty-Eight's (as in: this label belongs to Producer Yasohachi "88" Itoh) is part of Sony. Itoh's profile at Village Records says, "In 1978, he joined CBS/SONY, where he oversaw foreign jazz artists including Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Weather Report. He also produced domestic jazz/fusion ... more
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Petrushka - Litton        (10 of 19 found this review helpful)
  May 5, 2011

This is not the volcanic performance of the Rite I was hoping for. Extra bass can't make up for a lack of brutality. The percussionist (actually, I think there should be two of them, but I'll treat them as one) is a great disappointment. He's almost dainty. Yes, the bass is deep, yes it's loud. But ... more
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 - Jansons        (3 of 7 found this review helpful)
  October 15, 2010

A superbly recorded Mahler 5th. Unfortunately, after a great start, the performance peters out. The orchestra cannot be faulted, as they play with consummate skill throughout. It is Jansons who fails to sustain vitality and cohesion through to the end. You might prefer this release to Jonathan ... more

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