Jean-Pierre Rampal - Flute ConcertosA household word when speaking of repertoire, legendary flutist Jean Pierre Rampal devoted just as much effort to establishing the masterpieces in their rightful place as to unearthing countless works from the baroque, classical and romantic eras. As far as concertos are concerned, cornerstones by Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi thus gained worldwide fame, and it went the same way for Ibert, Jolivet and Nielsen. Unfailing lyric sense, purity of style,

the works quite literally form a prelude to the journey through Rachmaninoff's musical biography

even parodied

He is the foremost interpreter of the "turn-of-the-century" school of Viennese composers (most of whom were effaced by Hitler's Third Reich)

and other high-level jazzfolk who now hold pride of place in the hardcore jazz ecosystem

After turning in a wall-shaking remix of Essaie pas last year

Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson's 1966 album Stick-Up

and the recording is equally fine

and Silly Willy in an exhilarating workout

All of the tracks are performed by Brandon Friesen and James Creasy

including his signature Top 10 composition "Hot Toddy"

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with the first complete production at the Royal Opera of Versailles since 1789