Exactly when and how the long neck lute ‘bouzouki’ first landed in Greece remains a mystery. Its roots go back to the fourth century before Christ. Named after the “Βυζί“, the Greek word for female breast, the current form of the instrument is relatively young and has been all over Athens and the Peloponnese since around 1920. Initially at home in bars, parties and festivals; it certainly played its part in the revival of the ‘rebetiko’, often referred to ‘the Greek blues’ from the 1960s onwards. ‘Back in the early days there was a lot of improvisation, much more than in recent times…’ says Georgios Prokopiou, ‘because from the fifties onwards, the bouzouki was taught. And that's when so many more things about it became tied down and standardised’. Since that time, the metallic sound of the instrument has become almost synonymous with Greek folklore as the accompaniment for songs and dances…notably with composer Mikis Theodorakis, the source of more than a few ear-worms.

Limited deluxe edition of In Waves on 3 discs in a transparent outer sleeve. In Waves pressed on 2 discs alongside a 12” featuring two exclusive bonus tracks and the singles Let’s Do It Again, It’s So Good and Kill Dem.

Magic Moments 17 - In The Spirit Of Jazz (180g Black) is a captivating album released by Act, featuring a collection of timeless jazz tracks performed by various artists. This high-quality 180g black vinyl edition is a must-have for any jazz enthusiast looking to immerse themselves in the spirit of jazz. Immerse yourself in the rich and soulful sounds of jazz with this carefully curated selection of tracks that showcase the diversity and beauty of the genre. From smooth ballads to upbeat swing numbers, each song on this album captures the essence of jazz in its purest form.

The Shadows are usually thought of as the quintessential British instrumental group and, along with the American band the Ventures and the Swedish group the Spotnicks, one of the most popular instrumental groups in the world. But that barely tells the story of their true significance in the history of British rock & roll – including the fact that they were the first homegrown British rock & roll band to dominate the U.K. charts, or that they weren't originally an instrumental group, either.

Avalon is the eighth and final studio album by English rock band Roxy Music. Released in May 1982, it was recorded in 1981–82 at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, and is generally regarded as the culmination of the smoother, more adult-oriented sound of the band's later work.

In Modern Times is an album by the American jazz group Spyro Gyra, released in 2001 by Heads Up International. This album reached No. 2 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart.

Ray Brown, Gene Harris & Gerryck King are spectacular in this 1984 recording. Red Holloway (tenor sax) & a rare appearance by the great Emily Remler (guitar) round out the original musicians.

With worldwide sales closing in on six million copies, the 1970 Jackson 5 album "ABC" remains among the group's most successful. Containing two number one hit singles, both enduring classics, the album spent 50 weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking at number four.

"Third Album" is The Jackson 5's third studio album originally released in 1970. The record made it to number 4 on the Billboard charts and number 1 on the R&B charts. It features hit pop single "I'll Be There" as well as "Mama's Pearl", Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and more.

Recorded and released in 1971 on Prestige Records, this historic reissue finds saxophonist Rusty Bryant grooving hard on a stretched-out, funky set of four originals with a combo that features Idris Muhammad on drums, Wilbert Longmire on guitar and both Bill Mason and Leon Spencer Jr. on organ. While perhaps not as instantly recognizable by name as other greats of tenor saxophone such as John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, Bryant’s fiery and athletic approach here sets him apart from his peers as a force to be reckoned with.

"The Two Headed Freap" is jazz organist Ronnie Foster's debut album, recorded and released in 1972 on Blue Note Records. It's a full set of funky soul-jazz and fans of early '70s funk will almost certainly find it appealing.

This was Billie Holiday's penultimate album, recorded when her body was telling her enough was enough. During the sessions with arranger Ray Ellis she was drinking vodka neat, as if it were tap water. Despite her ravaged voice (the sweetness had long gone), she was still an incredible singer. The feeling and tension she manages to put into almost every track set this album as one of her finest achievements. "You've Changed" and "I Get Along Without You Very Well" are high art performances from the singer who saw life from the bottom up.

Weather Report were a jazz supergroup formed in 1970, best known outside the jazz world for their hit "Birdland". Heavy Weather is Weather Report’s 7th album, released in 1977 through Columbia Records. It is the band’s 2nd album with bassist Jaco Pastorius. On 'Black Market', Pastorius played on 2 of the 7 tracks, but here he is a full member of the band. It is on the short list of LP's considered to be the greatest of all Jazz-Fusion recordings.

With the pop sense of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks now leading the band, Fleetwood Mac moved completely away from blues and created this homage to love, Southern California-style. Each songwriter makes his or her presence known: Nicks for her dreamy, mystical reveries ("Dreams", "Gold Dust Woman"); Christine McVie for her ultra-catchy slogans ("Don't Stop"); and Buckingham for his deceptively simple pop songs ("Second Hand News", "Go Your Own Way"). "The Chain", written collectively, is the Mac at their most dramatic. But it's the ensemble playing, the elastic rhythms, and lush harmonies that transform the material into classic FM fare.

A stellar assortment of funky jams and sweet ballads sent this 1971 album to #11. "Never Can Say Goodbye" and the title tune soared up the charts; they join "I Will Find a Way"; "It's Great to Be Here"; "Honey Chile", and more, with truly amazing performances by young Michael.