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"Arkadia Jazz: In the Beginning
Featuring cuts from the first six Arkadia Jazz releases, In the Beginning includes special radio versions of
songs by David Liebman and Benny Golson, an unreleased track by Billy Taylor as well as a piece of jazz
history — a recording of gypsy jazz guitar great Django Reinhardt playing with sax legend Coleman
Hawkins."
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Arkadia Jazz All-Stars: Thank You John
From bebop to hip-hop to bossa nova, all of the artists on this album have benefited from John Coltrane's music and teaching. Wide in scope and deep in nature, Coltrane's influence remains alive 30 years after his death and will surely be felt many years into the future.
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Arkadia Jazz All-Stars: Thank You Duke!
The depth and breadth of Duke Ellington's work is testament to ongoing monumental creativity throughout his career. A century after the creation of jazz, Duke sits ensconced in the jazz pantheon, having pioneered a style that remains very much alive on the contemporary scene. In this exciting recording, a talented and diverse collection of musicians-each in his or her own style and manner-pays tribute to Duke Ellington on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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Arkadia Jazz Presents: Thank You Joe!
The Joe Henderson Project (Eric Reed, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Javon Jackson, Terrell Stafford, Randy Brecker and Steve Nelson—plus a special appearance by Arkadia Jazz recording artist Joanne Brackeen, who was Joe Henderson’s pianist for a number of years) interprets some of the songs that typify the Henderson sound and spirit) in their own unique style and manner.
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"Arkadia Jazz Presents: The Stars of Jazz #1
To the younger generations who never got to see Coltrane, Bird or Miles, the current jazz masters are the true link to the great historical figures. Even though we can choose to look back, jazz can only move forward. But the future is for us to hear, right now.
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"Arkadia Jazz Presents: The Stars of Jazz #2
In this compilation of jazz ""Superstars"", Arkadia and Postcards Records want to show the evolution of the jazz standard, with some new additions as well. All of the artists on this compilation have either helped create or expand the jazz repertoire, and are still contributors today.
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Arkadia Jazz Presents: Out and Out Jazz
The artists on this compilation represent the very best "out" jazz on Arkadia and Postcards. We chose music that had real appeal to the head, the heart, the mind and soul. Arkadia and Postcards Records want to show the world that modern jazz doesn't have to be inaccessable, hard-to-find, high-priced music that only a select few can enjoy.
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Arkadia Jazz Presents: It's About Love
70 Minutes of pure Love! Since the beginning of time, musicians have used their gifts to celebrate the joys of Love. Arkadia Jazz has put together a CD that celebrates the romantic, intimate side of jazz, and musically explores the unanswerable question: What is Love?
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T.K. Blue: Another Blue
T.K. Blue (also known as Talib Kibwe) leads this exhilarating outing of 14 jazz notables (with special appearances by Randy Weston and Eddie Henderson) in a program of superb originals and standards.
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"T.K. Blue: Eyes of the Elders
Taking inspiration from ""the Elders"", Eyes of the Elders covers the spectrum of jazz, using the kalimba and Stefon Harris on marimba to recall its African roots, traveling up the Nile, over to Brazil and ending with an intense soul-stirring version of John Coltrane’s Wise One. Features Stefon Harris, Randy Brecker, Lonnie Plaxico and Jeff ""Tain"" Watts. "
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"Joanne Brackeen: Pink Elephant Magic
Joanne Brackeen displays an unbridled artistic creativity and passion through her
distinctive compositional skills and her piano virtuosity in this recording with the
world-class rhythm section of John Patitucci and Horacio ""El Negro"" Hernandez, and
special all-star guests Nicholas Payton, Kurt Elling, David Liebman and Chris Potter."
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"Joanne Brackeen: Popsicle Illusion
Daring, intense and full of surprises! Joanne Brackeen's Popsicle Illusion sets a new standard with this remarkable solo piano recording of original compositions and classics, where something new is created with every note. "
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"Kenny Drew Jr: Passionata
In this moving tribute to his father, the dazzling pianist Kenny Drew Jr. plays songs his father wrote, songs
his father loved and, in the title track, performs a piece that his father began to compose and which he,
Kenny Drew Jr., completed after his father's death.
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Benny Golson: Up Jumped Benny
Virtuoso saxphonist and renowned composer Benny Golson gives full expression to the refined poetic temperament and matchless musical intelligence which have made him a living jazz legend. In this memorable live performance, he is supported by a trio of impressive young stars.
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Benny Golson: Tenor Legacy
Benny Golson leads this extraordinary session with Branford Marsalis, James Carter and Harold Ashby. The stellar rhythm section provides splendid support for the four saxophonists on this album, which is dedicated to honoring the legacy of ten of the all-time greats of the tenor.
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Benny Golson: That's Funky
Benny Golson and his all-star cohorts capture the heart of funk in this stirring session. Golson has put together a menu of tunes that represent some of jazz-funk's greatest hits and finest moments of the twentieth century.
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Benny Golson: One Day, Forever
With some of the legends of jazz, Benny Golson revisits some of his biggest hits, with some new ones as well. Featuring Ron Carter, Mulgrew Miller, Art Farmer, Curtis Fuller and a rare guest appearance by Shirley Horn, performing the first songs for which Benny has composed lyrics, backed by a string orchestra.
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"David Lahm: Jazz Takes on Joni Mitchell
David Lahm and 18 all-star guests demonstrate that Joni Mitchell’s work (on its own, apart from her
rendering of it) is jazz composition. It has a place in the repertoire of that most vital and uncompromising
genre of music, mainstream American jazz."
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David Lahm: More Jazz Takes on Joni Mitchell
Pianist David Lahm continues to demonstrate that Joni Mitchell's songs fit perfectly into the world of jazz, while maintaining their own distinctive flair. David's own compositions shine through in this vibrant and striking session featuring all stars Randy Brecker and Vincent Herring. "
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Uli Lenz: Rainmaker's Dance
German pianist Uli Lenz’s first US release on Arkadia Jazz, Rainmakers Dance, is an event. Already internationally known, Uli is joined by American masters Ira Coleman on bass, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez on drums, with Arkadia labelmate saxophonist T.K. Blue on several cuts. With a formidable command of the keyboard, composition and style, Uli represents the best of Jazz’s past, present and future—and is truly a pianist to watch.
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David Liebman Group: New Vista
Soprano Sax virtuoso Dave Liebman, together with his group and the great Brazilian
percussionist Café, breaks new ground in this inspired recording. Mixing Brazilian rhythms
with penetrating ballads, this recording is, in the innovative Liebman's words, his "most
upbeat release to date."
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David Liebman Ensemble: John Coltrane's Meditations
In this 30th anniversary re-creation of John Coltrane's ground-breaking monumental suite, "David Liebman
and his self-challenging associates" deliver "a remarkably perceptive and indeed spiritual performance" in
which "ordinary time stops and you enter Coltrane time." (Quotes from liner notes by Nat Hentoff.)"
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David Liebman: Liebman Plays Puccini
Saxophone virtuoso David Liebman and his group, with special friends Phil Woods, Lenora Zenzalai Helm and others reinvent some of the greatest arias of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) in this unique recording. Featuring arias from Madam Butterfly, La Boheme, Turandot and Tosca.
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Gerry Mulligan All-Star Tribute Band: Thank You, Gerry!
"Thank You, Gerry! is a moving and appropriate title for this recording. Every player on it demonstrates
his appreciation and respect for Gerry the man and Gerry the musician." On this beautiful tribute album,
you "hear some of the unforgettable melodies and voicings and clear form that will always be remembered
as the Mulligan sound."
—Quotations from liner notes by Dave Brubeck
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Nova Bossa Nova: Jazz Influence
NOVA BOSSA NOVA is a potent mix of powerful American jazz horns driven by a hard-core Brazilian rhythm section. A unique blend of two musical traditions... A sensual and sizzling septet with a new voice and a new vision.
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Pe De Boi: Power Samba Band
The pulsating rhythms of Pe De Boi — the power samba band — have electrified the New York club scene since 1980. Their unique sound, intricate rhythms and contagious high spirits have been turning on audiences and making people move from the very first beat of the music.
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Mary Pearson: You and I
Mary Pearson weaves "a seamless tapestry of romance." Mary and her all-star partners Fred Hersch, Lynne Arriale, Harvie Swartz, David Lahm, Steve Davis and John Hart create "a virtual suite of love songs", guaranteed to keep you under her spell.
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Django Reinhardt: Nuages
Gypsy jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt made more music with two fingers than most mortals could with twenty. This timeless collection of remastered classics features the Hot Club of France, and the great Benny Carter Orchestra, as well as two newly discovered performances with legendary saxman, Coleman Hawkins.
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Billy Taylor: Music Keeps Us Young
Piano virtuoso Billy Taylor has stood at the forefront of the jazz world for almost half a century. Now at the
peak of his powers, he and his trio bring matchless grace and authority to these robust interpretations of
originals and old favorites.
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Billy Taylor: Ten Fingers - One Voice
He makes the standard songs in the set sound as if he were playing them for the first time.
For this listener, the Billy Taylor that emerges here was a surprise — a daring risk-taker who has
absorbed the entire jazz tradition but now breaks through as an immediately identifiable personal force.
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Paul Tobey: Street Culture
Canadian Pianist Paul Tobey breaks through with Street Culture, his first American release. Featuring Paul’s brilliant original compositions, Street Culture is a celebration of the diverse elements that influence our surroundings. Modern and yet guided by tradition, it’s a universe filled with boundless energy of inventive minds, all uniting to enrich our environment.
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Paul Bley: Synth Thesis
Keyboard pioneer Paul Bley has had a profound decades-long influence on jazz piano. Synth Thesis, a completely improvised work, performed entirely without overdubbing, represents a major step into the musical future. In Synth Thesis, Bley's first electronic recording in 20 years, the worlds of synthesizers and piano blend for a unique, sonically surprising and compelling, future-oriented experience -- as brilliantly original as we have come to expect from this great maestro.
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Alan Pasqua: Milagro
Milagro is pianist Alan Pasqua's first album as a leader. The musical promise he displayed in The Tony Williams Lifetime, Santana, and George Russell's Living Time Orchestra has been fully realized on this inventive disc. Pasqua's playing is both melodic and hard-driving and, on this album, his gifts as an arranger are abundantly featured to great effect.
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Reggie Workman: Summit Conference
Legendary bassist Reggie Workman steps out front on Summit Conference to lead an
all-star ensemble. The Philadelphia native who came to prominence with John Coltrane and
who has backed a virtual who's who of jazz for the past 30 years is joined on Summit
Conference by two generations of the avant-garde elite.
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Ralph Simon: As
Saxophonist and composer Ralph Simon's second release as a leader features an ensemble of like-minded players who were able to leave their musical imprint on a group of vivid and challenging compositions.
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Gary Peacock and Bill Frisell: Just So Happens
Just So Happens presents the fascinating combination of legendary bassist Gary Peacock with eclectic guitarist Bill Frisell. Together, they create original duet compositions, play a poignant, affecting version of "Good Morning Heartache," and surprise the listener with fresh interpretations of two traditional American tunes, "Home on the Range" and "Red River Valley" (bass solo). Just So Happens also features Peacock playing bowed bass for the first time on a recording since his work with Albert Ayler in the 1960's.
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Chip White: Harlem Sunset
Harlem Sunset is drummer Chip White's debut album as a leader. The exciting ensemble
he gathered for this project focuses its energy and enthusiasm on his original compositions
and on a Roditi tune. Additionally, White, saxophonist Gary Bartz, vibist Steve Nelson, and
bassist Buster Williams play a classic version of Billy Eckstine's "I Want to Talk About
You."
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Bruce Ditmas: What If
Bruce Ditmas, as geniuses as diverse as Gil Evans, the Brecker Brothers, Paul Bley, Pat Metheny, and Barbra Streisand could attest, has "live time:" you just can't sit still when he plays drums. On What If, he and John Abercrombie, Paul Bley, and Sam Rivers create music that both is forward-looking and pays its respects to every jazz epoch that's ever been. What If swings like mad throughout and, along the way, visits some extraordinarily compelling and vivid musical vistas.
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Harold Land: A Lazy Afternoon
On A Lazy Afternoon, the esteemed and seasoned tenor vet Harold Land and drummer Billy Higgins combine forces with the string orchestrations of Ray Ellis (arranger of Billie Holiday's Lady In Satin) to create a recording of drive, controlled strength and lush romanticism.
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Steve Kuhn: Seasons of Romance
Steve Kuhn presents his sonorous piano in the unusual format of two different quartets (one with Tom Harrell, and one with Bob Mintzer), as well as trios. This recording explores all the nuances of love, all the seasons of romance we all experience.
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Reggie Workman: Cerebral Caverns
Incorporating his straight-ahead and free jazz influences with both his classical and his Eastern music sensitivities, maestro Reggie Workman has taken the next exciting step beyond Summit Conference fast forward into the musical future.
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Alan Pasqua: Dedications
Pianist Alan Pasqua has dedicated his second Postcards CD to the incredibly rich tradition of jazz. On Dedications, his compositions cover the whole stylistic spectrum from swing and bebop through today's polytonality and modality, and are heard in trio, quartet, and quintet settings.
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Bob Stewart: Then and Now
With Then and Now, Bob Stewart brings the tuba back to the modern ensemble, redefining both the repertoire and the techniques needed to accomplish this. Through the use of various ensembles (with Taj Mahal, with pianist Dave Burrell, with a brass ensemble, and with a jazz quintet), Stewart traces the migration and evolution of the music we know today as jazz from the west coast of Africa, through the Caribbean, into New Orleans, up the Mississippi to Chicago, and east to New York and today.
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Ralph Simon: Music for the Millennium
Music for the Millennium, his second Postcards recording, features Ralph Simon on soprano saxophone and breath-controlled synthesizers, engaging in riveting duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles with a magic club of world-class improvisers.
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John Clark: I Will
John Clark demonstrates loudly, clearly, and
beautifully why he is not only everyone's first-choice
French horn player (Gil Evans, Carla Bley, McCoy
Tyner, and countless others) but also a brilliant
composer, improviser, and orchestrator.
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Joris Teepe: For Adults Only
Catch bassist Joris Teepe in action at this exciting live set from Smalls, located in the heart of New York City. With the help of some of the most captivating players in jazz, Teepe proves himself to be one of today's brightest talents. With a dose of standards and original compositions, Teepe's singular, creative style provokes and expands the definition of jazz.
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Lara Downes: Invitation to the Dance
With her debut recording, pianist Lara Downes beckons
you to the dance floor as she interprets works by 19th
and 20th century masters, from Carl Maria Von Weber
to Samuel Barber. This collection of solo pieces
captures the spirit of the ballroom through the ages.
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Lara Downes: American Ballads
Pianist Lara Downes takes us on a journey through the heart and soul of the USA with American Ballads, as she interprets 20th century works by Barber, Copland, Ives, Thompson and features the world premiere recording of jazz composer/saxophonist Benny Golson's "On Gossamer Wings".
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Edith Piaf: L'Accordeoniste
Passionate and ucompromising, Edith Piaf is the defining voice of 20th Century France. Her tiny frame could scarcely contain her giant heart, which made her, in the eyes of all who knew her, a genuine force of nature.
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Maurice Chevalier: Valentine
In the dictionary, under the word debonair, appears the name and face of Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972). Singer, dancer, and showman, Chevalier's inimitable style leaves its mark on every one of the performances in this classic collection of his signature songs.
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"Josephine Baker: J'ai Deux Amours
Chanteuse, cabaret star, and cause célèbre, Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was born in St. Louis and made famous in Paris, while still in her teens. Called ""the Most Beautiful of Panthers,"" she captivated audiences with performances that were both humorous and seductive. "
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Marlene Dietrich: Lili Marlene
The arch-duchess of cabaret, Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) is the quintessential glamour girl of the twentieth century. Two parts ice-queen and one part vamp, her voice — shown off in this classic collection of Marlene at her best — was an instrument she used to tease, seduce, and mock.
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Charles Trenet: Y'a d'la Joie
Singer/songwriter Charles Trenet, France's philosopher of joy, brings to these favorites his clear-sighted vision and his clear-toned voice, redolent of young love and summertime, which has given life to such modern standards as "Beyond the Sea" and "I Wish You Love."
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Paris en Chanson
This collection of classic melodies by the brightest luminaries of French chanson brings together some of the most memorable tunes every written about (or inspired by) Paris, the City of Light.
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Les Accordeons de France
In this collection of instrumental and sung melodies featuring France's superstars of the accordion era, the operative word is joy, the kind of joy that comes from letting oneself go.
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Les Grandes Chansons Francaises
Savor the music of pre-war France, performed by its greatest stars. Culled from the era of the 1930s 40s when songs were the essence of popular entertainment, these songs represent a high-water mark in the history of La Chanson Francaise. Pre-television and post-phonograph, these entertainers were superstars to whom the public turned en masse for diversion and delight.
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Les Chansons sous L'Occupation
This brilliant collection of classics and period pieces, sung by France's greatest stars of the era, brings together the best and most representative of the songs sung by the French to uplift their spirits during the dark days of World War II.
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Edith Piaf: Mon Legionnaire
Passionate and uncompromising, Edith Piaf (1915-1963) is the defining voice of 20th Century France. Her tiny frame could scarcely contain her giant heart, which made her, in the eyes of all who knew her, a genuine force of nature.
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Carlos Gardel: Confesion
When tango was king, Carlos Gardel (1887-1935) was the King of Tango. Immortalized in Argentina and a superstar in all corners of the globe, Gardel sand with a sultry, sensual voice that embodied the spirit of yearning and desire which animates the tango. This classic collection brings together some of the greatest tango hits of the century and is a lasting testament to Gardel's legendary talent.
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Charles Trenet: Swing Troubadour
Charles Trenet (1913-2001) was an incarnation of those singers of old, who traveled from town to town with an instrument in hand and a song on their lips, spreading joy and merriment all along the way. During his incredible 65-year career, Trenet created such hits as "Le Mer" and "I Wish You Love." This collection of classic recordings shows him off at his troubadour-best.
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Edith Piaf: Passion de la Vie
Her own life the stuff of legend, Edith Piaf (1915-1963) had a matchless talent for storytelling in song. Her penchant for drama and understanding of passion are on full display in this vintage collection of melodic vignettes of life in Paris.
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Mistinguett: La Vedette
The flamboyant Mistinguett (1873-1956) was the consummate performer and the unrivaled Queen of the French Music-Hall. How great were her talents for entertainment and how profound her ability to engage an audience are nowhere more evident than in this historic collection of her greatest hits.
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Tino Rossi: Chanteur de Charme
The seductive voice of Tino Rossi (1907-1983) has lost none of its ability to melt the heart and captivate the soul. A romantic idol whose legend lives on, Rossi's charm oozes through this collection of timeless melodies.
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