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Alfreda Burke
"From the Heart"

"From the Heart", an opera singer's journey, shares an eclectic mix of musical genres, moods and heartfelt moments. Experience the warm, honest exuberance of Mozart, Kern, Ellington and Johnson; the mysterious solemnity of R.Strauss, Berg, Duparc, Boito and Carter; and the spirited proclamation of Boatner, Crouch and Helvering/Nelson! Alfreda Burke's music, from classical/operatic to spiritual, has touched the hearts of many. "What comes from the Heart goes to the Heart." Take the journey!

 1 Laudamus te (C Minor Mass, K.427) - Mozart
 2 L’Invitation Au Voyage - Duparc
 3 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (Sophisticated Ladies) - Ellington
 4 Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man of Mine (Show Boat) - Kern
 5 Ain’t Got Time To Die (Spiritual) - arr. Johnson/Burke
 6 Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Recitative (Cantata) - Carter
 7 Die Nacht (Op.10, No.3) - R. Strauss
 8 Nacht (Sieben Fruhe Lieder) - Berg
 9 There Is A Savior/My Tribute - Helvering, Nelson/Crouch
 10 Give Me Jesus (Spiritual) - arr. Boatner
 11 L’altra notte in fondo al mare (Mefistofele) - Boito
 12 Reflections - Burke, Edwards (Allerseelen Instrumental, Op.10, No.8) - R. Strauss

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Rodrick Dixon
"Three Mo' Tenors"

Starring seasoned tenors Rod Dixon, Thomas Young, and Victor Trent Cook, Three Mo' Tenors is a theatrically staged concert set taped for public television's Great Performances. A companion to the taped show, the disc features just over an hour of live music from it. The phenomenal showmanship of Dixon, Young, and Trent Cook takes shape in the styles of opera, Broadway, blues, jazz, soul, spirituals, and gospel.

 1. La Donna e Mobile
 2. Let the Good Times Roll
 3. Make Them Hear You
 4. Ah! Mes Amis….
 5. Ellington Medley
6. The Jazz Cat/Minnie the Moocher
7. Twisted
8. Nessun Dorma
9. Today I Sing the Blues
10. Soul Medley
11. Have You Heard / Glory
12. Were You There
13. America The Beautiful
14. Gospel Medley

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Rodrick Dixon
"Cook, Dixon and Young - Volume 1"

Victor Trent Cook, Rodrick Dixon, and Thomas Young delight audiences with a singular musical mix that easily bridges opera to gospel, American songbook standards to soul, and everything in between, from Handel to Ellington and beyond. This trio of talented, ultra-versatile singers, known as Cook, Dixon & Young, are celebrating their new CD release, appropriately called Volume One.

Recorded live in December 2004 at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, VOLUME ONE is being released in conjunction with Cook, Dixon & Young's PBS "Great Performances" special, titled "Cook, Dixon & Young in Concert."

1. Libiamo
2. It Don't Mean a Thing
3. Fly Me to the Moon
4. Mr. Bojangles
5. Luck Be a Lady
6. Birdland
7. Di Quella Pira
8. Sento La Giola
9. Celeste Aïda
10. Spiritual Medley
11. When Did You Leave Heaven
12. Home Medley
13. Soul Medley
14. Spoken Word Interlude
15. Give Me a Clean Heart
16. When the Saints
17. I Need You to Survive

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Rodrick Dixon

"Follow the Star"

Follow the Star contains 13 traditional songs of the holiday season based on personal favorites of Bishop T.D. Jakes. Alongside three tracks by Jakes -- "From Our House, to Your House," "Away in a Manger" (with Angie Winans), and "Follow the Star" (with Dorinda Clark-Cole) -- are beautiful versions of "The First Noel" (Aaron Neville)  "Born in Bethlehem" (Blind Boys of Alabama and Mavis Staples) and "3 Wise Men Medley" (Cook, Dixon and Young).

This is a recommended disc especially for those seeking reflective moments during the busy holiday season.

1. Follow The Star - Bishop T.D. Jakes & Dorinda Clark-Cole

2. Joy To The World - Beverly Crawford

3. Go Tell It - Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers

4. Gift Of Love - Marymary

5. O Holy Night - Smokie Norful

6. Silent Night (Noche De Paz) - El Trio De Hoy

7. Away In A Manger - Bishop T.D. Jakes & Angie Winans

8. O Come All Ye Faithful - Darwin Hobbs

9. Born In Bethlehem - Blind Boys Of Alabama & Mavis Staples

10. The First Noel - Aaron Neville

11. From Our House, To Your House - Bishop T.D. Jakes

12. O, Little Town Of Bethlehem - The Katinas

13. 3 Wise Men Medley - Cook, Dixon & Young

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Rodrick Dixon
"Sacred Land"

1. Far Beyond
2. Rose In December
3. The House Of The Lord
4. The Valley Of The Lord
5. Journey Of A Soul
6. Kyrie
7. Sing Of A Lady
8. Faithful Is The Lord
9. Fan The Flame
10. The Lord Is My Shepherd
11. Sacred Land
12. You Are The Light

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