Jazz (German Import)

Pedro Tagliani was co-founder, guitarist, composer and arranger of the brazilian jazz-group ”raiz de pedra”. Since 1993 he lives and works in Europe. His latest CD ”Arvoredo”, another milestone, is resulting from the fruitful co-operation with the renowned Austrian saxophonist Thomas Kugi.

Classical / Flamenco (Belgium Import)

The music produced by the then 24-year-old Karim Baggili was difficult to describe. A little flamenco here, a few Arabic scales there, and lots of fire and enthusiasm made it hard to paste a label on the music. Nevertheless, everyone hearing the young musician in the finals of the Open Strings competition was fascinated.

Fiddle (Eastern Canada)

Ashley MacIsaac is, in a sense, the musical representative of the pre-millenial generation of Eastern Canada. An ardent traditionalist with a penchant, nevertheless, for experimentation, this 26-year-old Nova Scotian native has been taught to play the fiddle the working-class, pub-stomp Cape Breton way: fast, furious and with phenomenal precision.

Jazz (Spain Import)

An enveloping acoustical jazz, influenced by classical music and traditional jazz, full of creativity with a lot of freedom of action for the musicians. INSOMNE is an intense and delicate dreamy album in which the guitarist from Barcelona designs a small brilliant jewel. Refined, elegant Spanish Guitar. Vicenç Solsona (Spanish and electric guitar, vocal), Jon Robles (Sax), Rai Ferrer (bass), David Xirgu (drums), Joan Monné (piano).

Jazz (Italy Import)

Lead by Bass player Ermanno Dodaro, who is the main composer. Asicomolasflores creates some beautiful lyrical Jazz. Other Members are Arturo Valiante Piano and keyboards, Francesco Consaga Flute and soprano Sax, and Luca Caponi on drums.

Solo Guitar (Italy Import)

“Circolare” is a thought of togertherness in the future tense, not only in music: the rhythm of Mediterranean popular dances fuses with certain dissonances, algid at times, coming from European contemporary and minimalist production; South American beat merges into Blues, and all is mixed up in an alchemy. The guitar execution gives an effect of orchestration, thanks to the use of alternative tunings and techniques: all the tracks were recorded live, without overdubbing.

Jazz / Vocals (German Import)

Jazz vocal enthusiasts who are looking for something different might want to try this new German release featuring the singing of Sabine Kuhlich, which also has the added bonus of three guest appearances by the much-venerated Sheila Jordan.

Harmonica (UK Import)

This is a brand new 15 track CD over an hour long. It was recorded over a period of eight years as I toured with the Riverdance show, and afterwards. The length of time it's taken means that some tracks have parts recorded from different years and several different countries. But I have taken a lot of care to make sure it all hangs together.

Acoustic Guitar

Four of the most dynamic and powerful guitar artists in the world, each a master of the acoustic guitar, combine their talents into one amazing ensemble. Men of Steel is Beppe Gambetta (Italy), Dan Crary (US), Tony McManus (Scotland), and Don Ross (Canada). Four Way Mirror is their second release.

Jazz / Vocal (German Import)

For the first time, now, Gottschalk shows his brilliance as a solo singer and guitarist. In addition to two of his own compositions, he has made stylish arrangements of classics such as A. C. Jobim's - No More Blues, has filled Joni Mitchell's - Both Sides Now, with new life and casually refined Freddie Hubbard's - Byrdlike, with text.

Fingerstyle Guitar (German Import)

Peter Finger – guitarist, composer, producer, label head and publisher – is the central figure of the German acoustic scene. “Blue Moon” is an adventurous musical journey between classical lines, abstract minimalism, folkloristically colored arpeggios and ultra-fast power riffs.

Chamber Jazz / Vocal (Canada)

Raincoat Lake was recorded in July 2005. The critically acclaimed CD features original compositions, a suite composed by Toronto bassist/composer Andrew Downing, and arrangements of music by Kurt Weill, George Gershwin and Cole Porter. The music is at times orchestral, playful, swinging, sentimental, angular, dissonant, humorous and passionate.

Celtic Guitar (U.K.)

Ceol More resoundingly confirms McManus’s standing as one of today’s most gifted and groundbreaking instrumental artists. Establishing such a reputation is certainly an honour, yet poses itself as a challenge to live up to. With his latest recording, McManus executes this challenge with a humble grace and indisputable passion.

Acoustic Guitar

WAG is a journey around the world of the acoustic guitar with great musicians of the contemporary scene : Billy McLaughlin, Alex De Grassi, Dominic Frasca, Peter Finger, Forastiere, Luis Salinas & Tomatito, Don Ross, Antonio Forcione, Franco Morone, Steffen Basho-Junghans, Sergio Altamura, Vicenç Solsona, Beppe Gambetta & Glen Moore, Del Vezeau, Michele Ascolese, Mats Hedberg & Christer Haggner, Jordi Bonell & Dani Perez.