Jade CDs are widely heard on national and fine music stations throughout Australia, and are recognised as a valuable resource by educational authorities as being uniquely representative of the work of Australian composers. They are manufactured in limited runs of 500 and stocks are therefore limited. All Jade CD covers are distinctive. Many of the early Jade CD covers (like this one) display stylish black & white photography by Nicolas van der Waarden. Most Jade CDs have an anthology format and include works by several composers. It's great to have these CDs on offer for a wider audience at CD Baby. "SYDNEY HARBOUR BLUES" JADCD 1077 Works by: Eric Gross, Dulcie Holland, Ray Lemond, Robert Allworth, Colin Brumby. Duration: 46'28". The title track is one of two short piano pieces by Gross written for young players using jazz idiom, the other being "Jazzeroo". This CD exclusively features the artistry of gifted pianist Ray Lemond who has recorded previously for Jade. Ray's individual style of composition delights in four works including "Six Astronomical Pieces For Young Stars", more repertoire for student performers. Teachers please take note! Gross also contributes a "Moonscape". Holland's elegant "Sonatina" was commissioned by pianist Sally Epstein who performed it in New York following its Canberra premiere. Also enjoy Holland's delicacy of touch in "A Scattering of leaves". Allworth's distinctive use of serial technique is heard in "Reminiscences Of Times Past".