Critical acclaim

'James Murray's booklet notes are distinctly superior' International Record Review Aug 2002

Graham Simpson's comments about James Murray's sleeve notes have been echoed by other critics. The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and DVDs 2005/6 edition states of James' notes to Regis RRC 1161 Dyson Vocal Music 'there is an excellent leaflet with this reissue..giving much useful information about the composer and his music, a model of its kind'. Some other comments about his work from MusicWeb:

'Regis ... also provide texts and translations and an essay on Dame Janet's career by James Murray, so what walked in the back door as a dirt-cheap bargain is now revealed as a quality product.' (Rob Barnett November 2005) Janet Baker Regis RRC1225

'the accompanying documentation is well above average, since the booklet includes a perceptive essay about Di Stefano, written by James Murray, and short but useful programme notes on the various musical items. Recital discs seldom fare so well as this in terms of documentation.' (Terry Barfoot June 2005) Giuseppe di Stefano Regis RRC1202

'There are excellent notes by James Murray. Why can't Decca provide this kind of detail in their notes?' (Raymond Walker June 2002)
Gilbert and Sullivan HMS Pinafore Regis RRC1088

'Not only is the booklet beautifully presented, clearly printed and well edited, it has the benefit of excellent and informative notes by James Murray' (Terry Barfoot October 2003)
Glinka Overtures and Dances Svetlanov Regis RRC1142

'Invaluable notes by James Murray again' (Rob Barnett September 2004)
Tchaikovsky Cantatas Regis RRC1182

'The booklet notes from James Murray are concise yet interesting and informative' (Michael Cookson December 2003)
Tartini Five Violin Concertos Regis RRC1157

'James Murray's notes offer excellent insights' (Rob Barnett September 2000)
Rachmaninov Preludes / Etudes-tableaux with Richter Regis RRC1022

'As always, an excellent note from James Murray' (Christopher Howell March 2006)
Victoria de los Angeles The Modest Prima Donna Regis RRC1232

'James Murray's informative sleevenote' (Robert J Farr June 2004)
Mahler / Brahms Kindertotenlieder / Rückert Lieder / Vier ernste Gesänge with Ferrier Regis RRC1153

'well written liner-note by James Murray' (Gregory W Stouffer April 2005) Joan Hammond Last Rose of Summer Regis RRC1197

'Presentation is excellent with a 16 page booklet with really useful notes by James Murray' (Arthur Baker September 2003)
Gilbert and Sullivan Yeomen of the Guard / Gondoliers / Ruddigore Regis RRC3003