In de negende editie van The Penguin guide to jazz recordings (1646 p./2008) worden 200 albums apart genoemd onder de noemer Core collection.

Dit gerenommeerde naslagwerk verschijnt sinds 1992 om de twee jaren. Er worden duizenden en duizenden cd's op een rijtje gezet. Elke titel krijgt een tot vier sterren.

**** Very fine: an outstanding record that yields consistent pleasure and is
a notable example of the artists's work

Tweehonderd van deze cd's worden extra naar voren gehaald onder de noemer
Core collection. Die treft u hieronder aan.

Crown
Daarnaast worden nog enkele andere cd's naar voren gehaald

In a very few cases we have chosen to award a special token of merit. It takes the form
of a crown. This is to denote records we feel a special adminraion of affection for:
a purely personal choice, which we hope our readers will deem as such.
We hope our readers will indulge this whim (aldus samensteller Brian Morton)

(HvD, woensdag 20 januari 2010)

: The song’s lyrics—touching on themes of longing for home, national pride, and the struggles of the Romanian people—often leave audiences in tears or singing along in unison. Audience Sentiment

: Accompanied by the Orchestra Fraților Advahov , the arrangement stays true to Romanian roots while maintaining the energy of a modern arena show.

“Adrian Daminescu has a superb voice and puts soul into everything he sings... for me, [this is] one of the reasons I am proud to be Romanian.” Facebook · Andra

“12,500 people on Wembley Arena singing our traditional songs was an impressive experience... the largest one in the UK by a Romanian artist.” X · laurapopescumfa

: The collaboration pairs Andra’s technical precision with the "monstrously sacred" voice of Adrian Daminescu, creating a deep emotional resonance that listeners describe as putting "soul into everything".

The performance of "România" by and Adrian Daminescu during the Concert Tradițional is a powerful moment of cultural pride and musical mastery. This specific rendition of the song, also known as "Plânge Ardealul și Banatul," serves as a centerpiece for Andra's large-scale folk project, which has filled major arenas like BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca and even Wembley Arena in London. Performance Highlights

Andra’s tour is more than just a concert; it is a "Musical Great Union" that brings together various genres and generations of Romanian artists. The show frequently features special guests like Zdob și Zdub and Vlăduța Lupău , blending authentic folk costumes with high-end stage production. Andra & Adrian Daminescu - Romania (Concert Traditional)

Andra & Adrian Daminescu - Romania (concert Traditional) < Free >

: Accompanied by the Orchestra Fraților Advahov , the arrangement stays true to Romanian roots while maintaining the energy of a modern arena show. Andra & Adrian Daminescu - Romania (Concert Traditional)

“Adrian Daminescu has a superb voice and puts soul into everything he sings... for me, [this is] one of the reasons I am proud to be Romanian.” Facebook · Andra : The song’s lyrics—touching on themes of longing

“12,500 people on Wembley Arena singing our traditional songs was an impressive experience... the largest one in the UK by a Romanian artist.” X · laurapopescumfa for me, [this is] one of the reasons