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Ludovico Einaudi, Nightbook

From Wikipedia:
"Ludovico Einaudi (born 23 November 1955 in Turin, Piedmont) is an Italian contemporary music composer and pianist."

Links:
http://www.ludovicoeinaudi.com/
http://www.myspace.com/ludovicoeinaudispace
http://www.youtube.com/user/ludovicoeinaudi?ob=0&feature=results_main
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_einaudi

This is a great album; I liked most of the pieces, though found 'Eros' and 'The Tower' slightly too intensive for a pleasurable listening experience.

Portico Quartet, Isla

From Spotify:
"The Portico Quartet is a contemporary modern jazz and ethnic fusion ensemble from South London, England. Formed in 2005, the band was initially inspired to play via founding member Duncan Bellamy's purchase of an exotic yet contemporary instrument, the hang, at a music festival..."

Links:
http://www.porticoquartet.com/
http://www.myspace.com/porticoquartet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portico_Quartet
http://www.youtube.com/user/porticoquartetvideo

Inventive, emotive, atmospheric...