Adam Schroeder - LetsAdam Schroeder's second release is all about interaction and having fun playing music. "Let's" is not just the title track and a composition by the great Thad Jones. It's a concept and the beginning of a phrase that will become a musical conversation steeped in joy and jocularity. Five of the tunes are original compositions by Schroeder and the other six are seldom heard scores by the likes of Benny Carter, Duke Pearson, Stevie Wonder and others. The

Having evidently shown appropriate contrition

It is followed by the Suite for Violin and Chamber Orchestra and the Concerto for Violin

First time ever compilation of masters from the influential Colonial Records label from Chapel Hill

exploiting the idiomatic contrast between the instruments to the full

A terrific album

to be performed on various chord-playing instruments

both 'with instruments' and written for solo contralto

It was a huge challenge back then for me to have to play it by heart

You Satisfy

artistry and individuality of the festival and this collection is a celebration of her unique talent

We Steal Things

The piano-driven slow blues 'If You Want A Good Cup Of Coffee'