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Samuel Barber, John Corigliano, Russell Pinkston
Revolutionary Rhythm
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. Russell Pinkston: TaleSpin: Telltale
2. Russell Pinkston: TaleSpin: Hot Topic
3. Russell Pinkston: TaleSpin: Blissful Ignorance
4. Russell Pinkston: TaleSpin: Morning After Songs
5. Russell Pinkston: TaleSpin: Still Spinning
6. Russell Pinkston: TaleSpin: Picking up the Pieces
7. John Corigliano: Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 1: For the Left Hand Alone
8. John Corgiliano: Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 2: Legato
9. John Corgiliano: Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 3: Fifths to Thirds
10. John Corgiliano: Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 4: Ornaments
11. John Corigliano: Etude Fantasy: Etude No. 5: Melody
12. Samuel Barber: Sonata for Piano, Op. 26: Allegro energico
13. Samuel Barber: Sonata for Piano, Op. 26: Allegro vivace e leggero
14. Samuel Barber: Sonata for Piano, Op. 26: Adagio mesto
15. Samuel Barber: Sonata for Piano, Op. 26: Fuga: Allegro con spirito
16. Daniel Bernard Roumain: Hip-Hop Study & Etude in D-Sharp Minor
17. Daniel Bernard Roumain: Hip-Hop Study & Etude in D-Minor
18. Daniel Bernard Roumain: Hip-Hop Study & Etude in B-Minor

CD Details

All Artists: Samuel Barber, John Corigliano, Russell Pinkston, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Jade Simmons
Title: Revolutionary Rhythm
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Koch Int'l Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 3/24/2009
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 099923776024

Synopsis

Album Description

Pianist Jade Simmons' debut CD The Rhythm Project: Revolutionary Rhythm crosses industry lines and smashes stereotypes. Revolutionary Rhythm is an eclectic collection of contemporary and modern American classical music that displays Jade's affinity for highly rhythmic repertoire. In her debut recording, Jade performs the music of iconic American composers Samuel Barber and John Corigliano as well as a younger guard including Austin-based electronic music guru Russell Pinkston. In Haitian-American violinist/composer Daniel Bernard Roumain's (DBR) Hip-Hop Studies and Etudes, Jade performs alongside electronic hip-hop beats manufactured by Simmons and Los Angeles-based colleague and band mate Jonathan Sanford.

CD Reviews

A Revolutionary CD!

Steve Wehmhoff | East Northport NY United States | 03/30/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD was so exciting. There are not many recordings of Barber's Sonata for Piano. It is in character with most of Barber's other music, brash, tonal but not a fanatic about it, and rhythmic. Simmons is able to coax that aggressiveness out of the piece without becoming overbearing or pounding. Although she is a very beautiful woman there is nothing "girly" about her playing.

The Pinkston piece was a pleasant surprise. I was prepared for modern music that sounded like drunks moving furniture but was very surprised to find an elegant and virtuostic piece. Simmons touch is perfect and blends withthe precorded sounds seamlessly.

Corigliano's Etudes are not frequently performed or recorded. This is one chance for listeners to get inside the style to find the substance. The rhythmic pulsation in the music are expertly performed by Jade Simmons.

The Hip-Hop Etudes were the pieces I approached with trepiadtion. I expected it to be a shallow, gimmicky piece tossed on to attract crossover audiences. I was so WRONG! Musically complax and very interesting with beats created specifically for this recording. I was blown away.

This CD h s moved to the top of my personal playlist. I heartlily rercommend it to anyone interested in piano music that is out of the box."

Worth buying the album on this one!

C. Johnson | Connecticut USA | 11/18/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really like this album as a whole. Great repertoire selection, and superb playing. The Barber and Corigliano are very well done, and the Hip Hop Etudes are interesting and definitely worth listening to. I'm glad I bought the whole album."

Revolutionary find!

greg s. | Minnetonka, MN United States | 03/27/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It is great when you find something that is musically exciting. This was one of those times for me.

I already loved much of Barber and Corigliano, and these pieces are now added to my list.

Even more exciting, is that every movement in every piece is much to my liking."