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Voice in Flight - Phyllis Chapell 
Light, classy collection that crosses genres. Chapell provides wordless vocals for jazz, classical, and world music selections. Her voice is the featured instrument, and it is clear, wide ranging, and expressive.This is a perfect selection for those times when you want something non-intrusive, but interesting if you choose to stop and listen.

Ultraspontane - John Jorgenson 
Gypsy jazz, inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, updated with a modern sound. 12 tracks with only one vocal, it is guitar driven, melodic jazz, showcasing Jorgenson's talent on lead guitar without overwhelming the rest of the band.

We are the '80s - Scandal 
A couple of great songs, Warrior and Goodbye to You, and filler. It's hard to create a greatest hit collection from a catalog that consists of one album and one EP. The filler is not bad though, and you have to give Patty Smyth credit as a female rocker when there were not a lot around.  

Carried to Dust - Calexico 
I bought a new HD radio several months ago, and the first thing I heard was a half hour live set from Calexico. They (and hearing them in HD) were awesome. The CD is not quite awesome, but it is still very good. It is laid back rock with both country and Mexican influences, epitomized by songs like Victor Jara's Hands, that start with a sparse, lonely sound that gives way to horns and Spanish lyrics. 

Tête à Tête - Calexico / ABBC
A blend of Calexico's southwestern rock with two French musicians. Minimalist, impressionistic, not always melodic...enjoying this requires effort on the listener's part. I can't decide if it is worth the effort.

Links

Oman

Alydan
Consulting

France 2005

American Music Abroad 2003

The Pennsylvania Flute Choir

Chester County Concert Band

Barr Art Works

Matt Brown (old time fiddle music)

5-String Productions