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Out of the Earth is a setting of three texts from Native American sources. Each speaks in its own way of our relationship to nature.Canadian Premieres performed by the Gryphon Trio.One of Canada's most outstanding avant-garde composers, R. Murray Schafer has written music in all forms, including orchestral music, chamber music and musical theatre.The album not too Dark is a retrospective of selected music performed by the ensemble and is accompanied by a printed collection of short stories featured in the past five years of Longest Night performances.
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Three Concerti for Piano and Strings
Performed by Margaret Bruce with Peter Gellhorn conducting the Canadians and Classics Chamber OrchestraClarinetist/arranger Phil Nimmons led one of the most important jazz groups in Canada during 1953-1977, which by 1958 was known as Nimmons 'n' Nine. This two-CD set contains previously unreleased material recorded as radio transcriptions and/or broadcasts during 1959-1964, with 16 of the 21 selections being from 1963-1964.Fire & Song
The Dave Mcmurdo Jazz Orchestra
Marking the tenth year since Canadian trombonist/composer/arranger Dave McMurdo has been able to keep his irregularly assembled 19-piece orchestra in fine fettle, if not in actual paying gigs, this two-disc set should alert many stateside and European ears to its potential as a festival attraction.Just for Now
The Dave McMurdo Jazz Orchestra
Just for Now features arrangements from McMurdo, Mike Malone, Don Thompson, Mark Promane, and Phil Nimmons.Titre
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