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Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Piano  QRS #860023

This accompanied CD works well since the audio track is only asked to carry
the flute, bass and drums. No attempt to play back an orchestra.  With two
decent speakers playing back the same mono track, the effect is very much
that of a small combo playing with the piano.  The music itself (which was
totally new to me) is very well done, having a nice classical and easy jazz
feel to it.  The coordination between the flute and the piano is excellent
with an very captivating back-and-forth trade off of the musical parts.  You
really get the feeling of two highly skilled musicians playing a very well
rehearsed and intricate piece together with captivating melodies and rhythmic
patterns.  This is not just a piano CD with some simple instrumental
accompaniment.  Highly recommended!

 Latin American Super Hits QRS CD #801209

This 18 selection, piano solo disc feature Marcos Lizama as the pianist.  All
of the selections on the disc are very listenable, and the quality of the
playing that comes through is very good. A few cuts did leave me wondering if
the sustain pedaling I heard was what the pianist intended, but overall the
disc has a very good "live feel" to it.  This discs earns a  strong
recommendation to add it to your library, if you at all enjoy Latin rhythms
and melodies.