Khruangbin & Friends
Live At Stubb's (LP) [ Dead Oceans / LP - released 19/May/2023 ] It's only fitting that Khruangbin's first-ever official live releases would be albums paired with their tourmates: artists whose music they love and admire, friends who've become family along the way. This is the first in Khruangbin's series of... |
Louis Armstrong & Friends
The Wonderful Duets [ Avid / CD - released 1/Apr/2002 ] |
ERICH KORNGOLD
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Rendezvous with Korngold Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) with Bengt Forsberg (piano) & friends [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD Box Set - released 15/Apr/2015 ] "Von Otter brings beautiful tone, perfect diction and a rapt sense of submerging herself in the music. As an encore she sings Forsberg's arrangement of Korngold's most famous tune, 'Marietta's Lied' from Die tote Stadt." Gramophone |
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH / GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Bach: Two Cantatas BWV 82 & BWV 56 / Handel: Arias from 'Susanna' & 'Messiah' Arcadian Academy and friends, The Baroque Choral Guild, Nicholas McGegan, with William Parker (baritone) [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 19/May/1991 ] An exquisite program of chamber music |
Carlos Niño & Friends
(I'm just) Chillin', on Fire (LP) [ International Anthem / 2 LP - released 15/Sep/2023 ] Over the past few years, concert patrons have stopped the musician Carlos Niño after gigs to ask two simple questions: "Are you a shaman?" "I hear the medicine in your music, can I come to your next ceremony?" The queries are fair enough: Looking at... |
Dan Zanes & Friends
Rocket Ship Beach [ Weatherbox / CD - released 21/Feb/2011 ] Rocket Ship Beach introduced Dan Zanes' special brand of children's music, which mixes well-known songs for kids, standards, and traditional country and folk songs with a hand-crafted sound and plenty of affection for both the music and its intended... |
Gray Bartlett & Friends
Gray Bartlett & Friends (SPCA album) [ Gray Bartlett / CD - released 7/Nov/2014 ] All proceeds from the sale of this album go to the SPCA. Guitar legend Gray Bartlett returns with a host of NZ musicians for this album in support of the SPCA. Aside from being a top notch listen, it's all for a great cause with all proceeds going... |
Jack Johnson and Friends
Sing-a-Longs and Lullabies for the film Curious George (Original Soundtrack) [ Brushfire Records / Universal Music / CD - released 9/Feb/2006 ] An album for parents and children, featuring songs crafted by Jack for the animated film 'Curious George' - with guests Ben Harper, G. Love and Matt Costa. |
Jazzanova and Friends
Homecooking: Soulfood [ Sonar Kollektiv / CD - released 13/Feb/2007 ] The tastiest in downtempo music with a brilliantly compiled cookbook of delectable treats, including tracks from Fat Freddy's Drop, Deyampert, Meitz, Clara Hill. Georg Levin, Leon Ware and the Slapped Eyeballers. The perfect backdrop for a sensory... |
John Mayall & Friends
Along for the Ride [ Ear Music / CD - released 8/May/2001 ] This American imported disc features John Mayall and various talented mates playing some really good blues covers and originals. |
Justin Hayward & Friends
Sing Moody Blues Classics [ Music Avenue / CD - released 21/May/2009 ] |
Loretta Lynn & Friends
Coal Miner's Daughter - A Tribute to Loretta Lynn [ Columbia Nashville / CD - released 31/Jan/2011 ] Featuring Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, The White Stripes, Paramore, Carrie Underwood and more. |
SCHUMANN / TANEYEV / DEBUSSY / GULDA / SCHNITTKE / MENDELSSOHN / etc
Lugano Festival of Chamber Music 2006 Martha Argerich (piano) and friends, Nicholas Angelich, Jorge Basso, Dora Schwarzberg, Renaud and Gautier Capucon [ EMI Music / 3 CD Box Set - released 10/Aug/2007 ] "4 stars(...) the performances have a fresh-minted quality. There's extreordinary piano playing from Gabriela Montero with cellist Gautier Capuçon in Mendelssohn's D major Cello Sonata, and a thoughtful account of Schumann's D minor Piano Trio from... |
Mick Fleetwood And Friends
Celebrate The Music Of Peter Green And The Early Years Of Fleetwood Mac [ BMG / ADA / 2 CD - released 30/Apr/2021 ] Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood enlisted an all-star cast for a one-of-a-kind concert honouring the early years of Fleetwood Mac and its founder, Peter Green. Held on 25th February 2020 at the London Palladium, the bill included Billy Gibbons,... |
Mick Fleetwood And Friends
Celebrate The Music Of Peter Green And The Early Years Of Fleetwood Mac [ BMG / ADA / 3 CD/Blu-ray Disc - released 30/Apr/2021 ] Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood enlisted an all-star cast for a one-of-a-kind concert honouring the early years of Fleetwood Mac and its founder, Peter Green. Held on 25th February 2020 at the London Palladium, the bill included Billy Gibbons,... |
Mick Fleetwood And Friends
Celebrate The Music Of Peter Green And The Early Years Of Fleetwood Mac (Deluxe Edition) [ BMG / ADA / 4 Multi-Format Box Set - released 30/Apr/2021 ] Includes double CD, 4LP, Blu-ray and media book. Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood enlisted an all-star cast for a one-of-a-kind concert honouring the early years of Fleetwood Mac and its founder, Peter Green. Held on 25th February 2020 at the... |
Mick Fleetwood And Friends
Celebrate The Music Of Peter Green And The Early Years Of Fleetwood Mac (LP) [ BMG / ADA / 4 LP - released 30/Apr/2021 ] Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood enlisted an all-star cast for a one-of-a-kind concert honouring the early years of Fleetwood Mac and its founder, Peter Green. Held on 25th February 2020 at the London Palladium, the bill included Billy Gibbons,... |
Nancy Sinatra & Friends
Nancy [ DRIVE/SIAE / CD - released 20/Apr/2009 ] |
Neil Finn & Friends
7 Worlds Collide (Live At The St. James) [ BMG / ADA / CD - released 13/Oct/2023 ] Live recording culled from a series of five shows recorded at the St. James theatre in Auckland from 2nd April 2001 to 6th April 2001. Features Eddie Vedder, Johnny Marr, Ed O'Brien, Tim Finn, Sebastian Steinberg, Phil Selway, Lisa Germano, and... |
Ross From Friends
Family Portrait (2LP) [ Brainfeeder / 2 LP - released 17/Aug/2018 ] British producer Ross From Friends aka Felix Clary Weatherall returns with his debut album on Flying Lotus' label. "Family Portrait" is characterised by a perpetual desire to experiment and Felix's obsessive attention to detail... |
Ross From Friends
Tread [ Brainfeeder / CD - released 5/Nov/2021 ] Ross From Friends returns with Tread, his keenly anticipated second album, on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder. |
Ross From Friends
Tread (Indies Exclusive Green Marbled Double Gatefold LP) [ Brainfeeder / 2 LP - released 5/Nov/2021 ] 140g clear vinyl. Ross From Friends returns with Tread, his keenly anticipated second album, on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder. Following the career of British producer Felix Clary Weatherall, aka Ross From Friends, has provided a fascinating insight... |
Ross From Friends
Tread (Indies Exclusive Clear Double Gatefold LP) [ Brainfeeder / 2 LP - released 5/Nov/2021 ] 140g clear vinyl. Ross From Friends returns with Tread, his keenly anticipated second album, on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder. Following the career of British producer Felix Clary Weatherall, aka Ross From Friends, has provided a fascinating insight... |
GRAZYNA BACEWICZ
Bacewicz: The two Piano Quintets, Quartet for four Violins, Quartet for four Cellos Silesian Quartet and friends [ Chandos / CD - released 4/May/2018 ] "Adrian Thomas' notes are wholly admirable and the recording highly sympathetic. Another Bacewicz winner." MusicWeb |
Surf Friends
Sonic Waves [ Flying Nun / CD - released 17/Mar/2023 ] Indie two-piece Surf Friends make their welcome return with the their first full-length project in almost four years - Sonic Waves - via Flying Nun Records. The new album sees the duo of Brad Coley and Peter Westmoreland joining forces with long-time... |
TRADITIONAL
Songs Of Joy & Peace Yo-Yo Ma (cello) & friends, including Alison Krauss, Edgar Meyer, Dave Brubeck, Joshua Redman, Chris Botti, etc [ Sony Classical / CD - released 13/Oct/2008 ] "joy can't exist in our world without the comfort of peace. As we all draw closer and closer together in this world, nothing is more important." Yo-Yo Ma |
Big Eyes Family Players and Friends the
Folk Songs II [ Static Caravan / CD - released 17/Aug/2012 ] |
Buddy Miller & Friends
Cayamo Sessions At Sea [ New West Records / CD - released 29/Jan/2016 ] In 2012, Cayamo veteran Buddy Miller brought along some recording gear and set up a studio in the ship's library where he and his Sirius XM co-host Jim Lauderdale recorded episodes for their Buddy & Jim Radio Show. Buddy thought the radio show... |
Surf Friends
Endorphins [ Flying Nun / CD - released 22/Nov/2013 ] Auckland's Surf Friends' are back with their second album, ENDORPHINS. Showering listeners with washed out guitars, motorik rhythms, and sun-drenched synths, ENDORPHINS has enough positive energy to make Tony Robbins seem despondent. Following on... |
Shankar Family & Friends
I Am Missing You (RSD 2022 12") [ Dark Horse Records / 12in - released 16/Nov/2022 ] This was the first ever single released on George Harrison's Dark Horse Records in 1974, pressed on Blue Vinyl and released as a Limited Edition Record Store Day 2022 exclusive. |
Alasdiar Roberts & Friends
A Wonder Working Stone [ Drag City / CD - released 1/Mar/2013 ] |
Alasdiar Roberts & Friends
A Wonder Working Stone - Double LP [ Drag City / 2 LP - released 1/Mar/2013 ] Limited edition vinyl issue. |
ALFREDO PIATTI / DAVID POPPER / WILHELM FITZENHAGEN / JULIUS KLENGEL
48 Strings - Music for One, Two, Four and Twelve Cellos Andreas Brantelid, Ingemar Brantelid and friends (Cellos) [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Jun/2022 ] The four cellist-composers in this recital share a common background: from musical families they played as soloists in outstanding orchestras, taught many students, and wrote music for the instrument that continues to challenge players. |
Atile & Friends
Thandazani [ Profil / CD ] |
Beegie Adair & Friends
Christmas & Cocktails [ CD - released 18/Nov/2012 ] |
Ben Keith & Friends
Christmas At The Ranch [ Vapor Records / CD - released 29/Jun/2010 ] |
Bhattacharya Debashish And Friends
Beyond The Ragasphere [ Riverboat / CD - released 26/Apr/2013 ] |
Bob Hope & Friends
Put It There, Pal! - A Salute To The King Of Comedy [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/1999 ] Do the names Fearless Frazier, Ace Lannigan or Turkey Jackson mean anything to you, the reader? No? Then how about Chester Hooton or Hot Lips Barton? If I mention that they all were characters in a hugely successful series of movies known as the... |
Bobby and Steve and Friends
The Diva Sessions - Part One [ Seamless Recordings / 2 CD - released 8/Nov/2005 ] "The Ronnie and Reggie of East End dance come good once again - a murderous selection!" - Norman Jay MBE "The boys have delivered yet another inspiring soulful house collection." - Trevor Nelson |
Brian May + Friends
Star Fleet Project [ EMI / CD - released 14/Jul/2023 ] Brian May + Friends: Star Fleet Project is the third release in the 'Brian May Gold Series', originally released in 1983. Accompanied by top rock luminaries Edward Van Halen (guitar), Alan Gratzer (drums), Phil Chen (bass) and Fred Mandel... |