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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Poetic Schumann at 39 (CD) | |
| Details | "Poetic Schumann at 39" is a two-disc set featuring Gary with longtime accompanist Harmon Lewis, joined by Taiwanese virtuoso Han Han Cho (she also produced this recording.) These transcriptions of lyrical Schumann compositions showcase some of Gary's most gorgeous playing to date. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Bassically Telemann (CD) | |
| Details | In this recording Gary plays Georg Philipp Telemann's "Twelve Fantasies" as well as C.P.E. Bach's Sonata in A minor, tacking on more incredible and sophisticated pieces to the double bass repertoire. A must have for any fan of the instrument. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | En Aranjuez con tu Amor (CD) | |
| Details | Transcriptions (with organ or piano) of well-known Classical melodies chosen to showcase Gary's lyrical, singing style. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Bach Solo Suites 4, 5, & 6 (CD) | |
| Details | "I wanted to share my intense passion for this music in the tranquility of my home. As I face the ocean, islands and snow-capped mountains from the window in my studio, the music flows so naturally that it seems to blend with the nature that inspired my performance." - Gary Karr | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr and Harmon Lewis |
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| Album | Organically Bass (CD) | |
| Details | This new CD from the Karr Lewis Duo features the music of Joseph Lauber, one of the most important doublebass composers of the 20th century. His "Morceaux d'Église" may be the first composition ever written for the combination of solo doublebass with organ. The remarkable sonority between the two instruments throughout this recording makes it a must not only for bassists, but for serious audiophiles as well. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr and Harmon Lewis |
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| Album | Mendelssohn, Songs Without Words (CD) | |
| Details | This recording is undoubtedly the best example of Karr's special lyricism to date. His inaudible bowing changes transform these magnificent songs (originally for solo piano) into a seemingly vocal rendition that highlight the extraordinary beauty of Mendelssohn's melodic genius. Both Karr and Lewis feel a special affinity for this music. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr, Karel Roessingh, Alex Olson, and Joey Smith |
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| Album | Brown Soft Shoe (CD) | |
| Details | For many years, Ray Brown and I had spoken seriously about doing a CD together, but our schedules never clicked. Ray once said to me, "If you felt the blues, you would be a dynamite jazz player!" I never learned to play the blues, but I always loved jazz and listened a lot to jazz vocalists who influenced my playing on this CD. I dedicate this modest attempt at 'soul' to my very dear friend Ray Brown and to my mother, both of whom died in 2002. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Bach Solo Suites 1, 2, & 3 (CD) | |
| Details | "I wanted to share my intense passion for this music in the tranquility of my home. As I face the ocean, islands and snow-capped mountains from the window in my studio, the music flows so naturally that it seems to blend with the nature that inspired my performance." - Gary Karr | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Bottesini (CD) | |
| Details | The Italian bel canto style was a major force in Karr's training which is evident in his unique interpretation of Bottesini's lyrical music. Karr demonstrates a freedom of expression which is still heard in 19th century Italian opera. When Ermanno Ferrari joins Karr in this recording, it is difficult to tell them apart. This CD truly captures the spirit and lyrical passions of Bottesini's music. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | J. S. Bach - Gamba Sonatas (bass and organ) (CD) | |
| Details | Karr and Lewis take you on a special journey into Bach's extraordinary development of the long lyrical line. Karr considers this recording to be his strongest demonstrations of musicianship and lifetime devotion to the world of J.S Bach. His message is very strong and extraordinarily compelling. It's a must buy! | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Thoroughly Bass (CD) | |
| Details | No bassist should be without this recording which opens doors to many exciting possibilities in the performance of Baroque music. Sonically, with the presence of the electric bass and harpsichord, this CD is the answer to all those audio buffs who love to hear a clear and very present bass response. There is a lot of joy in this recording which is not to me missed. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Pictures At An Exhibition - Mussorgsky (CD and LP) | |
| Details | This one is expensive for many reasons: it not only contains a CD but a super analogue Long Playing vinyl record with a brilliant sonic quality. The package also contains 13 original prints (rather erotic) which portray the pictures that inspired this music. Because Karr and Lewis consider this recording the "most wild thing" they have ever done, it has been produced as a very limited edition. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Music for Violoncello and Doublebass (CD) | |
| Details | Karr's unique arrangement of the Rossini Sonata gives the bass an absolutely equal voice with the cello. The microphones happened to be turned on during this classical jam session and the joy of the moment can now be shared with everyone who listens to this disc. It's obvious that the bass tries to outdo the cello. Barbara Thiem believes that the score was tied. | |
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| Artist | Gary Karr |
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| Album | Amadeus Chamber Orchestra (CD) | |
| Details | Because this is Karr's very favorite ensemble and conductor, this live musical performance is on the highest level. The violinist in the Bottesini Grand Duo is nothing short of brilliant and inspired. The Rachmaninoff Vocalise is a rare treasure beautifully captured on this disc. | |
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