Introducing Johnny Griffin is the debut album for Blue Note Records by jazz tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin. A seminal date that shows Griffin's speed, technique, and power.

Helium Vola is a German "Electro-Medieval" band founded in 2001 by instrumenentalist and composer Ernst Horn, who was also one of the founding members of Qntal. In the contract with Chrom Records Horn insisted on Helium Vola not being seen as a successor of Qntal nor being marketed as such. The band's name is Latin meaning "Fly, Helium" - a reference to the noble gas Helium which is used to fill balloons. The project's main vocalist is Sabine Lutzenberger, though the project has utilised a number of guest singers and musicians. Liod is the project's second album.

The Jive Aces new album - “Keeping The Show On The Road” The undisputed kings of jive and swing, The Jive Aces, are back with their brand new album, “Keeping the Show on the Road”, a 14-track celebration of their incredible journey, electrifying live shows, and unwavering passion for music.

Multi-GRAMMY nominated vocalist Nina Simone broadened her musical horizon with the release of "Broadway – Blues – Ballads". Appealing to the mainstream market, Simone incorporated a full orchestra in the recording studio. Illuminated with her pristine musicianship and emotional depth, the diverse recording features lesser-known standards by Porter, Rodgers and Hart. Also included are two-now classics associated with Simone, “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood” and "See-Line Woman”.

Miniatures and large forms.The work of a young musician of 25, the celebrated Concerto of Grieg combines the great Romantic tradition (Liszt was one of its most fervent admirers) and Norwegian folk music, with the halling and springdans of its thrilling finale. Yet the composer never wrote another, for he felt more comfortable writing in miniature forms. In 35 years he produced no fewer than 66 Lyric Pieces, every one a gem, from the truculent March of the Trolls to the poetic meditations of Homesickness and Remembrances.

Get ready to witness three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone like you’ve never seen her before, when the stage and screen icon makes her triumphant return to the Australian stage! Direct from Carnegie Hall, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes is an extraordinary celebration of her illustrious career, as she reflects on her life and takes audiences on a powerful musical journey.
The Grammy Award-winning singer and actress has made her mark with acclaimed roles in Evita, Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes and Gypsy. Most recently, LuPone clinched a third Tony Award and a second Olivier Award for her exceptional portrayal of Joanne in Sondheim's Company. LuPone is often hailed as a true embodiment of the Golden Age of Broadway, a rare gem who can make every individual in a crowd of thousands feel as if she's speaking and singing directly to them.
See a true Broadway icon in action in this intimate celebration of a career almost six decades in the making, through the storytelling magic of song.

The late Lowell Fulson had passed his peak when he recorded this album in London in 1984. After all, his classic sides had come in the '50s and '60s. But even a good 20 years later he could still cut it, as this disc shows all too clearly. Ably supported by Eddie C. Campbell on second guitar and John Altman on saxes, in addition to the excellent John Dummer on drums, Fulson showed that if he'd lost a step through age, he's gained two with experience.

After gaining a foothold in the contemporary Christian music scene, Switchfoot went mainstream with 2003's The Beautiful Letdown, a double-platinum album that straddled the line between sacred and secular rock music.

Relive the year 1984 in the best possible audio quality with this 100% Hi-Res playlist, featuring hits from Bryan Adams, Mike Oldfield, Billy Idol, The Pretenders, Bruce Springsteen, Eurythmics, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Alphaville, The Cars, Van Halen, Yes, Tina Turner, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Loggins, Bronski Beat, Echo And The Bunnymen…

"Eaten Alive" was produced by Barry Gibb, as well as Michael Jacskon (who co-wrote and performed on the title track). This Expanded Edition features several re-mixes of three of the tracks ("Eaten Alive", "Experience", and "Chain Reaction").

"Wailing With Lou" is a hard bop album by saxophonist Lou Donaldson. It features performances by Donaldson's Quintet with Donald Byrd, Herman Foster, Peck Morrison, and Art Taylor.

"Sweet Lou" was recorded by saxophonist Lou Donaldson in 1974. Produced by Horace Ott and George Butler and recorded at Generation Sound Studios in NYC, the album features compositions by Donaldson as well as a few tunes by other jazz musicians.

As Above, So Below is the newest gambit in Highly Suspect’s tour of reputation repair, a venture which has never really pulled out of the nosedive it began as.

Alex Morning.Vibes released album Acoustic Blues To Ease Your Soul on label Alex Morning.Vibes

Johann Christian Bach was one of the very few contemporary composers whom Mozart sincerely appreciated, even revered.