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Opera/Classical | Vocal Nostalgia | Vocal General | Bluegrass/Country | Blues/R&B | Jazz | World/Native | Guitar | Soothing/Relaxing | Piano | Children's | Irish/Scot | Soundtracks | Gospel | DVDs

Opera/Classical

You could sell your dirty socks. We never leave here empty handed." - Linda Lex (If I'd known you better, I would have said "underwear!" <Read more customer comments>

Three Graces:  Three gifted female singers comparale to Il Divo

Sarah Brightman - Symphony:  Her 4th successful album in style since Time to Say Goodbye

Be My Valentine:  Famous vocal & instrumental duets

Beth Nielsen Chapman - Prism:  Gorgeous tribute to religious music worldwide

Puccini Gold:  2-CD selection by the great ones

Sissel - Northern Nights:  Talented Norwegian singer who gained acclaim for her voice in the movie Titanic

40 Most Beautiful Arias- Various

Andre Rieu- In Wonderland

Canadian Prass- Amazing Brass

Josh Groban- Awake Live (CD/DVD)

Zabin Mehta- Puccini: Experience

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Vocal Nostalgia

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Diane Schuur - Some Other Time:  Noted jazz vocalist does famous standards

Patrizio - Forever begins Tonight:  the "Italian Michael Buble" shines on this album

Billie Holiday - Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs:  15 of her best

Ella Fitzgerald - Gold:  2-CD Collection

Stacey Kent - Breakfast on the Morning Train:  Latest by this noted English talent

Shirley Bassey- Get the Party Started

Chantal Chamberland- Other Woman

Karrin Allyson-Imagina

Johnny Mathis- Night to Remember

Joe Cocker- Hymn for My Soul

Simone- Simone on Simone

Frank Sinatra- Nothing but the Best

Judy Garland- Judy takes over Broadway!

Dave Mason- The Definitive Collection

Neil Diamond- Home Before Dark

George Michael- 25

Carole King- Tapesty (2 CD)


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Vocal General

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K.D. Lang - Watershed:  Mixed genre of original pieces; largely mellow & moody

Van Morrison - Keep It Simple:  11 new all-original songs by the master

Whitney Houston - Ultimate Collection: Most-extensive 'best of' ever put together

Ann Murray - Duets:  Well done with other noted singers

Sheryl Crow - Detours:  Her most mature effort to date; Personal & political

Linda Eder - Greatest Hits:  Her first-ever collection by this exceptional Broadway singer

Barbara Cook - No One is Ever Alone:  Highly rated album by this established Broadway star

Our Side of Town- Various

Shawn Mullins- Honeydew

Now 80: That’s What I Call Music- Various

Body of War- Various

Cat Power- Jukebox

Ani DiFranco- Live at Babeville DVD

Donna Summer- Crayons

Natalie Zukerman- Brand New Frame

Moby- Last Night

Kylie Minogue- X

B-52’s- Funplex

Madonna- Hard Candy

Sarah McLachlan- Rarities 2

Diane Reeves- When You Know

Carly Simon- This Kind of Love

Jackie Greene- Giving Up the Ghost

Verve Remixed- Various

Molly Venter- Love Like You Mean It

Cyndi Lauper- Bring Ya to the Brink

Jewel- Perfectly Clear

Aimee Mann- Smilers


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Bluegrass/Country

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Dolly Parton - Backwoods Barbie:  Mostly original music going back to the roots of her country beginnings

Allison Moorer - Mockingbird:  Real smörgåsbord of selections from this gifted singer

Willie Nelson - Moment of Forever:  Contemporary country produced by Kenny Chesny

Allison Krauss & Robery Plant - Raising Sand:  Surprising pairing that works quite well

Faith Hill - The Hits:  Includes seven #1 hits from her career

Rhonda Vincent- Good Thing Going

Steeldrivers

Very Best of Outlaw Country

Julianne Hough- Julianne

Willie Nelson- One Hell of a Ride

George Strait- Troubadour

Abigail Washburn- Abigail

Sonny Landreth- From the Reach

John Hiatt- Same Old Man

Dr. John- City That Care Forgot

Pinetop Perkins- Pinetop Perkins and Friends


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Blues/R&B

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Eric Bibb - Get on Board:  Very talented folk roots blues singer's latest

Shannon Curfman - Fast Lane Addiction:  Teenage powerhouse blues singer & hard-rockin' guitarist

Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman: Best-of collection

Joe Bonamassa - Sloe Gin:  Mix of acoustic & heavy blues from the leadoff to B.B. King's concerts

Roomful of Blues - Raising a Ruckus - Jumpin, hard-edged, horn-heavy blues

Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Part One:  Bluesy grit & hip hop beats

Michael McDonald- Soul Speak

Eric Bibb- Get on Board

Marcia Ball- Peace, Love, and BBQ

Janiva Magness- Bury Him at the Crossroads

Alberta Hunter- Songs we Taught Your Mother

Al Green- Lay It Down

Pinetop Perkins- Pinetop Perkins and Friends


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Jazz

“I’ve visited music stores across the country (a pseudo-hobby.)  This is the BEST collection I’ve ever seen!  And a friendly proprietor who is eager to share his musical passions-- what a gem of a store!” -Chicago, IL <Read more customer comments>


Dave Brubeck - Indian Summer: Piano solos of standards

Kenny G - Rhythm & Romance:  Mix of tempos celebrating latin moods

Glenn Miller - Moonlight Serenade:  3-CD Collection of his best

Paul Hardcastle - Hardcastle 5: laid-back smooth jazz approach

WNUA 95.5 - 20th Anniversary Sampler:  Recent choice jazz selections

Puppini Sisters - Rise & Fall of Ruby Woo:  Covers & originals done in harmony, jazz strings, & sass

Pat Metheny - Day Trip:  Largely trio effort with a generally softer, more traditional feel

Eliane Elias - Somthing for You:  Exceptional pianist does a vocal and instrumental tribute to Bill Evans

China Forbes - '78:  Lead singer for the renowned Pink Martini first solo effort

Havana Holiday:  3-CD collection at a budget price celebrating the Buena Vista stars

Jessy J- Tequila Moon

Albert Ammons- The Boogie Woogie Man

Dark Chocolate- Island Gypsy

Mindi Ahair- Stars

Earl Klugh- Spice of Life

Brian Culbertson- Bringing the Funk Back

Sweet, Smooth, and Sexy- Various

Al Turner- Movin’

Esperanza Spalding- Esperanza

Return to Forever- Various

David Benoit- Heroes


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World/Native

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Chillout India: Mellow Indian chill

The Gordons - Earth Drum 25th Anniversary:  Their favorite drum pieces

Marina Raye - Circle of Compassion:  Prolific flautist's latest relaxing effort

Gaifu Bonten: Stirring Japanese drumming

Jil Aigrot- Worlds of Love

Coyote Oldman- Under an Ancient Sky

Alexander Youth Choir- South Africa Choral

Neena and Veena- Essential Bellydance

Noa- Genes and Jeans

Orchestra Baobab- Made in Dakar

Sonates- Sonates

Yael Naim- World

Café Cubano- Various

Brent Lewis- Journey of Souls

African Party

Music from Rudy Maxas

Come to Me Great Mystery- Various

Jewish Songbook- Various

Antonio Carlos Jabim- Elis and Tom


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Guitar

“Stop playing CD’s! I spent all of our food money!” <Read more customer comments>


#1 Guitar Album: Classical pieces from noted musicians

Jesse Cook- Frontiers

Armik- Barcelona

Complete 12 String Story

Ottmar Liebert- Up Close

Tommy Emmanuel- Center Stage

Lawson Rollins- Infinita



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Soothing/Relaxing

“A wonderful rest for your mind…thank-you. <Read more customer comments>


China: A Romantic Journey:  Semi-classical orchestral tribute

Ruth Barrett- Garden of Mysteries

Hildegard Von Dingen- Marriage of the Heavens and the Earth

Natalie Clein- Romantic Cello

Jami Sieber- Unspoken

Sambodhi Prem- Reiki Mountains

Deva Premal- Into Silence



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Piano

“This is the greatest shop! We stop in and buy whenever we are in Saugatuck.” -Granger, IN <Read more customer comments>

Emile Pandolfi - How Sweet the Sound:  Songs of inspiration

Raul DiBlasio - Primavera:  Back to his earlier style.  Comparable to his old Barroco

D. Wright- Arrangements (2 CD)

William Joseph- Beyond

Robin Spielberg- New Kind of Love

Steve Hall- Concert Favorites

Enrique Chia- Romance In Tuscany



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Children's

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Kids' Favorite Songs: 15 favorites from Sesame St.

Disney Music Block Party- Various

Folk Songs for Kids



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Irish/Scot

“I have never purchased more than 2 CD’s at a time and can't wait to get back to Denver to play the 5 new ones!   Thanks for the critiques and introductions to new and old friends.” <Read more customer comments>


High Kings:  A nice mix of haunting & up-tempo from this four piece band

Celtic Woman 3:  Collection of noted Irish singers performing some of their favorite pop/folk songs

Aine Minogue - Celtic Pilgrimage:  Hauntingly beautiful ethereal voice

Young Wolfe Tones - The Night Is--- Young:  Well-done traditional selections; 2-CDs

Celtic Thunder:  Celtic woman producer has teamed up with noted singers for an eclectic mix of traditional Irish music

Flogging Molly - Float:  Eclectic mix should find an even wider appeal

Capercaille- Roses and Tears

Celtic Voices- Various



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Soundtracks

Jewish Americans: Music from the PBS series

Little Mermaid

Eddie Vedder- Into the Wild

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Juno

My Blueberry Nights

South Pacific

Sex and the City

Annie: 30th Anniversary


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Gospel

Mahalia Jackson - Legendary:  Great gospel selections

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DVDs

Bellydance Fitness for Beginners

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Rising New Vocalists

Jack Johnson - Sleep Through the Static: More from this laid-back singer whose songs glide into the background

Lizz Wright - The Orchard:  Vert talented original pieces by a singer who approaches Nina Simone in voice

Carrie Newcomer - Geography of Light:  Her rich alto voice captures the light and shadow in all our lives

Sia Fuller - Some People Have Real Problems:  Famous for the song "Breathe Me"; Generally more upfront, energetic here.

Missy Higgins - On a Clear Night:  Impressive young Australian talent

Melody Gardot - Worrysome Heart:  Exceptional voice from a rising singer; originals

Leona Lewis- Spirit

Amy Winehouse- Frank

Jason Mraz- We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

Duffy- Rockferry

Scarlett Johansson- Anywhere I Lay my Head

Ingrid Michaelson- Girls and Boys

Rosey- Luckiest Girl

Jewel- Perfectly Clear


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