Peter Friedman

A perfect way to begin the new year is with an album by a very strong favorite of mine. The Barry Harris Trio - The Last Time I saw Paris

Brahms Piano Quintet

The early Lee Morgan albums on Blue Note are perhaps my favorite recordings from him. I hear a "purity" in his trumpet solos that show the strong link to Clifford Brown. This album has some fine alto solos by Clarence Sharpe, and a sterling rhythm section of Horace Silver, Wilbur Ware and Philly Joe Jones. As almost always, the piano solos by Horace are simply a delight.

Cedar Walton Trio - Song Of Delilah

Sabine Meyer Blaser Ensemble

Disc 2

Haydn - String Quartet Op.20/3 Beethoven - Op.127