Helen Merrill (born Jelena Ana Milcetic; July 21, 1929) is an American jazz vocalist. Her first album, the eponymous 1954 recording Helen Merrill (with Clifford Brown on EmArcy), was an immediate success and associated her with the first generation of bebop jazz musicians.

Helen Merrill (born Jelena Ana Milcetic; July 21, 1929) is an American jazz vocalist. Her first album, the eponymous 1954 recording Helen Merrill (with Clifford Brown on EmArcy), was an immediate success and associated her with the first generation of bebop jazz musicians.

The Righteous Brothers are an American musical duo originally formed by Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield but now comprising Medley and Bucky Heard. Medley formed the group with Hatfield in 1963.

Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer who was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Nicknamed "Mr. Excitement", he was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in the 20th century.

At the Jazz Showcase is the first ever release of piano legend Ahmad Jamal's trio featuring bassist John Heard and longtime drummer Frank Gant captured live at Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase in Chicago, IL on March 20-21, 1976.

New release from danish jazz heavy weight, Kasper Tranberg featuring a high-profile European sextet.

This work may appear to have come together over the past year, but in truth it has been more than sixteen years in the making. When Maya from TRPTK first approached me in 2023, I did not yet imagine The Planned Child taking the shape you now hear — eight solo pieces and two duos.

This performance features the Romanian National Radio Orchestra conducted by the legendary Igor Markevitch, featuring two foundational masterpieces of the orchestral repertoire: Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 ("Pathétique") and Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.

Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 presents a masterful collaboration between pianists Gerhard Oppitz and Nicolas Economou, performing the composer's own transcription of his final orchestral masterpiece for two pianos . Written between 1940 and 1941 at his Long Island home overlooking the Long Island Sound, Rachmaninoff's three-movement work—originally titled "Fantastic Dances" with movements "Noon," "Twilight," and "Midnight"—stands as his last major composition, emerging from a period when the composer felt "I try to capture the music simply and directly from my heart, whether love, sorrow, bitterness, or religion—all become part of my music" . The piece weaves together three signature Rachmaninoff elements: dance rhythms, Russian liturgical chant, and the medieval "Dies irae" theme that permeates much of his late output, lending the work an aura of both blazing virtuosity and profound spiritual searching .

Released on May 1, 2026, via Digilio Publishing, Smooth Jazz Colors 2026 is an expansive 50-track collection from Italian pianist, composer, and producer Francesco Digilio, a musician who has scored over 1,000 albums across smooth jazz, chill, and soundtrack genres during his 30-year career. The album showcases Digilio’s pleasant and sophisticated style—influenced by classical masters like Chopin and Debussy as well as smooth jazz icons —across a wide emotional and rhythmic palette.

HIMARI has been described as a once-in-a-generation talent. She has captured the attention of the classical music world with her incredible technique, playful and imaginative interpretations, and ability to convey emotional depth—all from the unique and refreshing perspective of a young artist. Himari is one of the youngest-ever applicants at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she studies with renowned teacher Ida Kavafian.

The American publisher The Audiophile Society has a new title. This time, it's music written by the label's founder, David Chesky. Composed for mezzo-soprano, string orchestra, and percussion, "Songs of New York" is said to be "the culmination of Chesky's artistic language," a synthesis of baroque virtuosity, jazz expression, and contemporary orchestral color.

Once in a great while, a truly iconic artist emerges — not a commercial fabrication, not a product of marketing, but a rare, genuine voice of deep artistry and technical brilliance. Patricia Moreno is one of those artists.

The healing power of music is more than just a mantra for The Nth Power, it’s an energy that drummer Nikki Glaspie, guitarist Nick Cassarino and bassist Nate Edgar harness with intent in the recording studio. When preparing to bring their fourth studio album ‘Never Alone’ to life, they converged on a remote farmhouse studio in Colchester, Vermont at the personal invitation of Phish bassist Mike Gordon. Over the course of two weeklong sessions overlooking a quiet bay of Lake Champlain, they tapped into what Cassarino calls “The Great Spirit” – a creative, driving force behind their genre-defying, soulful music.

"Massive Negroni" is a spirited, genre-bending celebration of vintage aesthetics and modern wit. Sweet Megg, the chameleon of the New York jazz scene, delivers an album that is as intoxicating and bitter-sweet as its namesake. Moving effortlessly between sultry Parisian swing, dusty Americana, and classic Broadway-style showmanship, Megg proves that she is far more than a "traditionalist" — she is a storyteller with a wicked sense of humor.