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LINN RECORDS

JAZZ ARTISTS

ALYN COSKER with Ross Hamilton, Jason Rebello, David Dunsmuir, Paul Towndrow, Tommy Smith, Ryan Qugley & Maureen McMullan
A fantastic drummer who plays with a lot of heart, swing and passion. - COURTNEY PINE
AKD 338 : LYN'S UNE [SACD/HDCD]

GIRL TALK Mari Wilson, Barb Jungr, Claire Martin - vocal
Politically correct it isn't; stylish it most certainly is! - THE OBSERVER
AKD 279 : GIRL TALK [SACD/HDCD]

RUTHIE HENSHALL vocal
Ruthie Henshall sings like a dream. - THE MIRROR
AKD 188 : PILGRIM [HDCD]

HUE & CRY vocal
One of the most successful jazz-pop collaborations since Wayne Shorter played on Steely Dan's Aja. - THE SUNDAY TIMES
AKD 057 : JAZZ NOT JAZZ [CD] with Tommy Smith saxophone Michael Brecker saxophone

BARB JUNGR vocal
The kind of voice that many more should get around to hearing. - MOJO
AKD 167 : CHANSON : THE SPACE IN BETWEEN [SACD/HDCD]
Available on CD only as AKD 129 : CHANSON : THE SPACE IN BETWEEN [HDCD]
AKD 222 : WATERLOO SUNSET [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 230 : EVERY GRAIN OF SAND (BARB JUNGR SINGS BOB DYLAN) [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 255 : LOVE ME TENDER [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 283 : WALKING IN THE SUN [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 309 : JUST LIKE A WOMAN (HYMN TO NINA SIMONE) [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 386 : MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT [CD]

CAROL KIDD vocal
The best kept secret of British jazz. - FRANK SINATRA
AKD 044 : THAT'S ME [CD] with Brian Kellock piano The Adrian Drover Orchestra
AKD 146 : A PLACE IN MY HEART [HDCD] with The Robert Farnon Orchestra
AKD 210 : ALL MY TOMOROWS [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 228 : DEBUT [SACD/HDCD]
Available on CD only as AKH CD 003 Carol Kidd with The Sandy Taylor Trio
AKD 229 : NICE WORK [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 259 : THE VERY BEST OF CAROL KIDD
[Double CD] with David Newton piano and The Sandy Taylor Trio
AKD 325 : DREAMSVILLE [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 377 : TELL ME ONCE AGAIN [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 116 : CAROL KIDD BOX 1 - Three CD Set:
CAROL KIDD - AKH CD 003
ALL MY TOMORROWS - AKD 068
NICE WORK - AKH CD 006

JEFF LEYTON vocal
A performance of towering strength and outstanding vocal range. - THE GUARDIAN
AKD 098 : THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT [HDCD]

FIONA MACKENZIE vocal
AKD 307 : ELEVATE [SACD/HDCD] with Colum Malcolm, Brian Ó hEadhra, Stuart McCredie, Quee McArthur, Dave Stewart, Mairi Campbell, Matt Backer & Julien Argüelles
Also available on 180g Audiophile LP
AKH 364 : ELEVATE [180g LP]

GILL MANLY vocal
A rich-voiced and expressive singer. Her choice of material is typically enterprising. - THE OBSERVER
AKD 328 : WITH A SONG IN MY HEART [SACD/HDCD]

CLAIRE MARTIN vocal
The Madonna of British jazz. - THE SUNDAY TIMES
AKD 018 : THE WAITING GAME [CD] with Jim Mullen guitar Clark Tracey drums
AKD 021 : DEVIL MAY CARE [CD] with Jim Mullen guitar Clark Tracey drums
AKD 028 : OLD BOYFRIENDS [CD] with Steve Melling piano Clark Tracey drums
AKD 046 : OFF BEAT [CD] with Gareth Williams piano Clark Tracey drums
AKD 066 : MAKE THIS CITY OURS [CD] with Gerard Presencer flugel horn Gareth Williams piano
AKD 137 : TAKE MY HEART [SACD/HDCD] with Noel Gallagher guitar
Available as CD only on AKD 093 : TAKE MY HEART [HDCD] with Noel Gallagher guitar
AKD 149 : PERFECT ALIBI [SACD/HDCD] with John Martyn vocals
Available as CD only on AKD 122 : PERFECT ALIBI [HDCD] with John Martyn vocals
NOW RE-MASTERD AND AVAILABLE AS AKD 316 : PERFECT ALIBI
AKD 177 : EVERY NOW & THEN - THE VERY BEST OF CLAIRE MARTIN [HDCD]
AKD 243 : TOO DARN HOT! [SACD/HDCD] with Gareth Williams piano Clark Tracey drums
Sonically, this disc is nothing short of stunning
very, very highly recommended. AUDIOPHILE AUDITION
AKD 394 : TOO DARN HOT! [CD] with Gareth Williams piano Clark Tracey drums
AKD 246 : SECRET LOVE [SACD/HDCD] with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett piano Clark Tracey drums
AKD 391 : SECRET LOVE [CD] with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett piano Clark Tracey drums
AKD 260 : WHEN LIGHTS ARE LOW [SACD/HDCD] with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett vocal & piano
AKD 392 : WHEN LIGHTS ARE LOW [CD] with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett vocal & piano
AKD 295 : HE NEVER MENTIONED LOVE [SACD/HDCD] with Gareth Williams piano Clark Tracey drums
AKD 393 : HE NEVER MENTIONED LOVE [CD] with Gareth Williams piano Clark Tracey drums
AKD 316 : PERFECT ALIBI [SACD/HDCD] with John Martyn vocals
Available as CD only on AKD 122 : PERFECT ALIBI [HDCD] with John Martyn vocals
AKD 340 : A MODERN ART [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 359 : WITCHCRAFT: THE SONGS OF CY COLEMAN [SACD/HDCD] with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett
AKD 317 : THE EARLY YEARS ANTHOLOGY - Four CD Set:
THE WAITING GAME - AKD 018
DEVIL MAY CARE - AKD 021
OLD BOYFRIENDS - AKD 028
MAKE THIS CITY OURS - AKD 066

TINA MAY vocal
Tina's jazz singing continues to reach new levels of style and taste. - THE JAZZ RAG
AKD 202 : I'LL TAKE ROMANCE [HDCD] with Scott Hamilton saxophone

THE McCLUSKEY BROTHERS vocal
A classy folk-pop affair filled with strong melodies
- Q MAGAZINE
AKD 120 : HOUSEWIVES' CHOICE [CD]

THE HAFTOR MEDBØE GROUP instrumental
AKD 277 : IN PERPETUITY [SACD/HDCD]

MARK MORAGHAN vocal
AKD 345 : MOONLIGHT'S BACK IN STYLE [SACD/HDCD]

SARAH MOULE vocal
Honeyed in sound, subtle in timing and pitch, shrewd in weighting the music with meaning. - THE GUARDIAN
AKD 192 : IT'S A NICE THOUGHT [CD] with Simon Wallace piano Jim Mullen guitar
AKD 239 : SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE [SACD/HDCD] with Simon Wallace piano Jim Mullen guitar

DAVID NEWTON piano
Superb delicacy of touch. - JAZZ THE MAGAZINE
AKD 015 : EYE WITNESS [CD]

MAEVE O'BOYLE piano
When she sang you could have heard a pin drop. - DAILY RECORD
AKD 318 : ALL MY SINS [SACD/HDCD]
Also available on 180g Audiophile LP
AKH 363 : ALL MY SINS [180g LP]

ORLANDO CONSORT & PERFECT HOUSEPLANTS vocal
Beautiful and vibrant. - MOJO
CKD 076 : EXTEMPORE [CD]

JUDITH OWEN vocal
Sassy and intelligent
Judith Owen is the female Randy Newman. - Jamie Cullum
AKD 299 : HAPPY THIS WAY [SACD/HDCD]

PERFECT HOUSEPLANTS instrumental
Quirky, original and thoroughly listener-friendly. - THE OBSERVER
AKD 063 : SNAP CLATTER [CD]
AKD 165 : NEW FOLK SONGS [SACD/HDCD] with Pamela Thorby recorder
Available as CD only on AKD 130 : NEW FOLK SONGS [HDCD] with Pamela Thorby recorder

GERARD PRESENCER flugel horn
Spontaneity, freshness of phrasing and rhythmic astuteness. - THE GUARDIAN
AKD 139 : PLATYPUS [SACD/HDCD]
Available on CD only on AKD 079 : PLATYPUS [HDCD]
AKD 166 : THE OPTIMIST [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 069 : THE OPTIMIST [HDCD]

RAY GELATO GIANTS vocal, big band
The kind of thing to get the feet tapping. - GRAMOPHONE
AKD 034 : THE FULL FLAVOUR [CD] with Claire Martin vocal

IAN SHAW vocal
Shaw, already well known in comedy and theatre, is now concentrating on a career in jazz.
AKD 276 : DRAWN TO ALL THINGS: The songs of Joni Mitchell [SACD/HDCD] with Guy Barker, Nigel Hitchcock, Tim Lapthorn, David Preston, Jim Mullen, Mark Fletcher, Simon Little & Claire Martin
AKD 311 : LIFEJACKET [SACD/HDCD] with Guy Barker, David Preston, Mark Fletcher, Thad Kelly, Thebe Lipere, Julian Siegal, Gabriella Swallow & Liane Carroll

TOMMY SMITH saxophone
A master of mood and lyricism..exquisite on all counts. - BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
AKD 024 : REMINISCENCE [CD] with Terje Gewelt bass Ian Froman drums
AKD 040 : MISTY MORNING AND NO TIME [CD] with Guy Barker trumpet Terje Gewelt bass Julian Arguelles saxophone
AKD 054 : BEASTS OF SCOTLAND [CD] with Guy Barker trumpet Alec Dankworth bass
AKD 059 : AZURE [CD] with Kenny Wheeler trumpet Jon Christensen drums
AKD 103 : GYMNOPÉDIE [CD] with Murray McLachlan piano
AKD 136 : BLUE SMITH [SACD/HDCD] with John Scofield guitar James Genus bass
Available on CD only on AKD 110 : BLUE SMITH [HDCD] with John Scofield guitar James Genus bass
AKD 138 : THE SOUND OF LOVE [SACD/HDCD] with Kenny Barron piano Peter Washington bass
Available on CD only on
AKD 084 : THE SOUND OF LOVE [CD] with Kenny Barron piano Peter Washington bass
AKD 124 : TOMMY SMITH BOX 1 - Three CD Set:
REMINISCENCE - AKD 024
MISTY MORNING AND NO TIME - AKD 040
AZURE - AKD 059

MARTIN SPEAKE saxophone
He has the gift of a clear alto tone to project the tune. - JAZZ REVIEW
AKD 191 : HULLABALOO [HDCD] with John Parricelli guitar

JON STRONG vocal
This is a first class recording. - HEXHAM COURANT
AKD 023 : FOLLOW ME [CD]

MARTIN TAYLOR guitar
One of the greatest and most impressive guitarists in the world. - CHET ATKINS
(Martin Taylor's) virtuoso display of solo guitar artistry is as good as it can get. He is truly world class. - CRESCENDO & JAZZ MUSIC
AKD 014 : DON'T FRET! [CD]
AKD 016 : CHANGE OF HEART [CD] with David Newton piano
AKD 022 : RÉUNION [CD] with Stephane Grappelli violin
AKD 048 : PORTRAITS [CD]
AKD 058 : YEARS APART [CD] with Brian Kellock piano
AKD 081 : TWO'S COMPANY [CD] with George Golla guitar, Jim Pennell Spanish guitar, Bob Barnard cornet, Suzanne Wylie vocal, Peter Zog guitar, Ian Date banjo
AKD 094 : CELEBRATING GRAPPELLI [CD] with Claire Martin vocal, Stephane Grappelli violin
AKD 144 : STEPPING STONES [CD] with Claire Martin vocal, Stephane Grappelli violin, David Newton piano
AKD 235 : ARTISTRY [SACD/HDCD]
AKD 395 : ARTISTRY [CD]
AKD 237 : SPIRIT OF DJANGO [SACD/HDCD] with John Goldie guitar, Alec Dankworth bass, Jack Emblow accordion, Dave O'Higgins saxophone

CLARK TRACEY drums
His drumming is as masterly as ever. - THE OBSERVER
AKD 196 : STABILITY [SACD/HDCD] with Guy Barker trumpet, Tommy Smith saxophone

SIR WILLARD WHITE vocal
Few singers could assume the Robeson character better than White. - THE TIMES
AKD 218 : THE PAUL ROBESON LEGACY [SACD/HDCD] with Guy Barker trumpet, Neal Thornton piano & percussion

GARETH WILLIAMS POWER TRIO piano trio
He's the embodiment of creative energy, a player with a keyboard command that's both impressive and well-directed. - JAZZWISE
AKD 326 : SHOCK ! [SACD/HDCD]Gareth Williams, piano; with Laurence Cottle, bass; Ian Thomas, drums

VARIOUS ARTISTS
AKD 268 : GOURMET JAZZ [HDCD] including tracks by Martin Taylor | Carol Kidd | The Ray Gelato Giants | Barb Jungr | Claire Martin | Tommy Smith | Tina May | Sarah Moule

AKP 245 : LINN SELEKTIONS THE SURROUND SOUND VOLUME SAMPLER [SACD/HDCD]
including performances by MARTIN TAYLOR, CAROL KIDD, CLAIRE MARTIN, BARB JUNGR, SIR WILLARD WHITE, PAMELA THORBY, MAGNIFICAT, PALLADIAN ENSEMBLE, SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & CHORUS, ARTUR PIZARRO, SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE, SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, NIGEL NORTH

AKP 284 : THE SUPER AUDIO SURROUND COLLECTION VOLUME 2 [SACD/HDCD]
including performances by IAN SHAW, RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT with CLAIRE MARTIN, MARTIN TAYLOR, SARAH MOULE, GIRL TALK, BARB JUNGR, CLAIRE MARTIN, HAFTOR MEDBØE GROUP, SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE, SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, ALISON MOTCHELL, ARTUR PIZARRO, EMMA BELL, CONCERTO CALEDONIA, ALISON McGILLIVRAY, WILLIAM CARTER and IAN BRUCE

AKP 305 : THE SUPER AUDIO SURROUND COLLECTION VOLUME 3 [SACD/HDCD]
including performances by CLAIRE MARTIN, JUDITH OWEN, BARB JUNGR, CAROL KIDD, IAN SHAW, GEORGE EMMANUEL-LAZARIDIS, SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, ARTUR PIZARRO, JAMES GILCHRIST, DUNEDIN CONSORT, JONATHAN FREEMAN-ATTWOOD, CAPPELLA NOVA, MAXIMILIANO MARTÍN, LA SERENISSIMA and WILLIAM CARTER

AKP 357 : THE SUPER AUDIO COLLECTION VOLUME 4 [SACD/HDCD]
including performances by MAEVE O'BOYLE, CLAIRE MARTIN, IAN SHAW, CARO; KIDD, GARETH WILLIAMS, MARK MORAGHAN, PAMELA THORBY, RETROSPECT TRIO, DUNEDIN CONSORT, PHANTASM, ARTUR PIZARRO, CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF EUROPE, HEBRIDES ENSEMBLE, SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

AKP 389 : THE SUPER AUDIO COLLECTION VOLUME 5 [SACD/HDCD]
including performances by BARB JUNGR, WILLIAM CARTER, CAROL KIDD & NIGEL CLARK, FIONA MACKENZIE, CLAIRE MARTIN & RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT, KATHERINE BRYAN, THE PRINCE CONSORT, ARTUR PIZARRO, PAVLO BEZNOSIUK, DUNEDIN CONSORT, PHANTASM, MAGNIFICAT, PETER HARVEY, CLASSICAL OPERA COMPANY, AV1SON ENSEMBLE, RETROSPECT ENSEMBLE

Linn Records offers a diverse, distinctive catalogue of Jazz, Classical and Celtic music from a distinguished roster of artists.



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