CORNELIUS CLAUDIO KREUSCH & BLACKMUDSOUND — Scoop (1998) ACT World Jazz Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The German jazz pianist, composer and producer is known for his versatile musicality and gift for composition. Kreusch regularly collaborates with leading musicians from various musical genres, including jazz, world music and classical music. His creative output includes projects such as the ‘Giant Steps Ensemble’ and collaborations with artists such as Bobby Mc Ferrin and Nils Landgren. In addition to his musical career, Kreusch also works as a music teacher and is involved in the further education of young talents. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Niles    1:50
2    Yarum    4:42
3    Salif    4:50
4    Scoop    3:03
5    Imbao    5:12
6    Pulse    1:26
7    Faith    3:30
8    Feel!    4:36
9    Wocai    3:16
10    Flame    1:50
11    Nomad    7:44
12    Jafro    9:20
Credits :
Acoustic Guitar – Johannes Tonio Kreusch
Bass – Anthony Cox
Bass Guitar – James Genus, Zaf Zapha
Drums – Camille Gainer
Drums, Percussion – Will Calhoun
Drums, Percussion, Voice – Cyril Atef
Drums, Vocals – Terri Lyne Carrington
Lyrics By – Cyril Atef (tracks: 5), Salif Keita (tracks: 3), Thomas Grimes (tracks: 7)
Music By – Cyril Atef (tracks: 5), Zaf Zapha (tracks: 5)
Music By, Composed By [All Compostions By] – Cornelius Claudio Kreusch
Piano – Cornelius Claudio Kreusch
Saxophone – Bobby Watson, Greg Osby, Ron Blake
Vocals – Elisabeth Kontamanou, Fra Fra Tribesmen, Richard Bona, Salif Keita
Voice, Rap [Rap'oetry] – Thomas Grimes

V.A. — Piano Works : Romantic Freedom (2005) Serie Piano Works | FLAC (tracks +.cue) lossless

"ACT is on a mission to introduce the world to Europe's emerging jazz pianists." (The Guardian): The new retrospective "Romantic Freedom - Blue in Green" presents some of the world's leading piano virtuosos - solo, duo or in trio. A quintessence of the current piano scene, curated by Siggi Loch. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Bugge Wesseltoft–    Greensleeves    3:41
2    Joachim Kühn–    Adagio, Concert in A-Major, KV 622    5:17
3    Michael Wollny–    There Again    3:31
4    Brad Mehldau–    Resignation    5:29
5    Esbjörn Svensson–    Prelude In D-Minor    4:10
6    Leszek Możdżer–    Sanctus    5:18
7    Richard Beirach–    Musica Callada #15    2:28
8    George Gruntz–    My Foolish Heart    4:37
9    Kevin Hays–    Sacred Circles    6:05
10    Ramón Valle–    Andalucía    4:17
11    Jens Thomas–    Poverty    6:25
12    Eric Watson–    Exits    7:53

CHRISTOF LAUER & NORWEGIAN BRASS with SONDRE BRATLAND | REBEKKA BAKKEN | GEIR LYSNE — Heaven (2003) FLAC (tracks+.cue) lossless

"CD of the Month, January 2004 - STEREO" ACT
Tracklist :
1    Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg (Ich Weiß Im Himmelreich) 5:48
Lyrics By [German] – Traditional
Music By – Norwegian Folk Tune From Hallingdal
Translated By – Bernt Støylen
Vocals – Sondre Bratland
2    Maria Durch Ein' Dornwald Ging 5:36
Written-By [Vom Eichsfeld] – Traditional
3    Overmåde Fullt Av Nåde 6:56
Lyrics By [1765] – H.A. Brorson
Music By – Norwegian Folk Tune From Oppdal
Vocals – Rebekka Bakken
4    Die Nacht Ist Vorgedrungen 5:46
Written-By – Johannes Petzold
5    Kommet, Ihr Hirten 4:18
Written-By – Aus Böhmen
6    Folkefrelsar Til Oss Kom (Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland) 5:52
Lyrics By – Martin Luther
Music By [12. Jahrhundert] – Einsiedeln
Vocals – Sondre Bratland
7    Joseph, Lieber Joseph Mein    3:19
8    Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ 4:11
Written-By [Um 1460] – Medingen
9    Mitt Hjerte Alltid Vanker 5:36
Vocals – Rebekka Bakken
10    Wach, Nachtigall, Wach Auf! 4:25
Written-By [Bamberg 1670] – J.E. Höffling
11    Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen 5:23
Written-By [ Köln 1599] – Speierisches Gesangsbuch
12 (Hidden Track)    Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht 1:50
Written-By [1838] – Franz Xaver Gruber
Credits :
Arranged By [Arrangements - The Norwegian Brass], Conductor [The Norwegian Brass], Arranged By [Traditional Music] – Geir Lysne
Brass – The Norwegian Brass
Design – Peter Krüll
French Horn – Rune Brodahl
Performer [The Norwegian Brass] – Frank Brodahl, Lars Andreas Haug, Marius Haltli, Rune Brodahl, Øyvind Brække
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Christof Lauer
Trombone – Øyvind Brække
Trumpet – Frank Brodahl, Marius Haltli
Tuba – Lars Andreas Haug

BUGGE WESSELTOFT — It's Snowing On My Piano (1997) ACT Ambient Series | FLAC (tracks), lossless

"In its almost unearthly beauty, It's Snowing On My Piano is the greatest Christmas CD that contemporary jazz has ever produced." (WAZ)

German Jazz Award in Gold and Platinum ACT
Tracklist :
1    It's Snowing On My Piano    5:02
2    In Dulce Jubilo    6:05
3    Mitt Hjerte Alltid Vanker    4:46
4    Deilig Er Jorden    4:18
5    O Little Town Of Bethlehem    4:51
6    Du Grønne, Glitrende Tre    3:28
7    Det Kimer Nå Til Julefest    4:16
8    What Child Is This (Greensleeves)    3:41
9    Kimer, I Klokker    3:51
10    Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen    3:09
11    Stille Nacht    5:43
12    Into Eternal Silence    3:22
Credits :
Piano – Bugge Wesseltoft

MARIUS NESET | LONDON SINFONIETTA — Snowmelt (2016) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Saxophonist Marius Neset loves challenges and seeks out musical experiences that push the boundaries. With one of the best classical chamber ensembles in the world, he sets out to find the point "where everything makes sense." For the listener, the search for this point is as exciting as it is rewarding. No matter how often you listen to the album, something new is revealed and unraveled each time. ACT
Tracklist :
1    Prologue
2    Arches Of Nature: Sirens
3    Arches Of Nature: Acrobatics
4    Arches Of Nature: Circles
5    Arches Of Nature: Caves
6    Arches Of Nature: Paradise
7    Arches Of Nature: Rainbows
8    Arches Of Nature: Pyramiden
9    The Storm Is Over
10    Introduction To Snowmelt
11    Snowmelt/ Vogt
Credits :
Bass – Petter Eldh
Bassoon – John Orford
Cello – Adrian Bradbury, Markus Van Horn, Tim Gill
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Michael Whight
Composed By, Arranged By – Marius Neset
Drums – Anton Eger
Flute, Piccolo Flute – Karen Jones
Horn – Michael Thompson
Oboe – Gareth Hulse
Orchestra – London Sinfonietta, Conductor – Geoffrey Paterson
Piano – Ivo Neame
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Marius Neset
Trombone – Byron Fulcher
Trumpet – Torbjörn Hultmark
Viola – Richard Waters, Roger Chase, Zoe Matthews
Violin – Charlotte Reid, Hilaryjane Parker, Joan Atherton, Jonathan Morton, Miranda Fulleylove