Crossman/ White/ Nakagoshi - Life Before UsBearing musical witness to the versatile talents of two acclaimed northern California based composers, The Life Before Us combines works from John G. Bilotta and Allan Crossman. Bilotta's cycle of Yeats Songs, performed by baritone Andrew R. White, highlights five of the poet's shorter lyrics in predominantly bi tonal or atonal settings. His collection of Renaissance Songs is based on the work of several Elizabethan poets, including John Donne and

There is a deep connection between Francis's childhood-his obsession with boogie woogie piano

Nurtured on bebop during long tenures with Art Blakey

richness and drama

-Sasha Geffen

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Band's sophomore album

the iconic Village People

The Canadian hardcore legends have been known for their epic scale in the past

rather than the politicians

Teresa Tuszynska

it was largely incomplete

the first two were Il tabarro (The Cloak) and Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica)

The album has gone on to be regarded as a classic and a fan favourite