If you you know Jason Robert Brown it's probably from The Last Five Years or Songs for a New World. What you may not realize is that Parade is his Broadway Debut. Songs was open before this, but not on Broadway. As his debut, this is an amazing piece of work. The music is stunning and powerful, complex but extremely pleasing. The emotion that all of Browns music is able to convey is never missing from this score. The singers are generally good, the story is enjoyable and you don't need a synopsis to get the gist of it. Prince actually approached Brown with the idea for an American Opera, so most of the story takes place on this CD. Brown's Ensemble numbers are as good as the solo heart rippers, and the ever stunning duets (that you will find in ALL his scores.) This is a CD for Brown fans, Broadway collectors, and even older listeners. I strongly suggest you get this CD. Fav Song: "It's Hard to Speak My Heart."