O Samba É Elza Soares is the third studio album by Brazilian singer-songwriter Elza Soares, released in 1961 by Odeon, with musical production by Ismael Corrêa and arrangements by Astor Silva.

Where? is the debut album by bassist Ron Carter recorded in 1961 at Van Gelder Studio and released on the New Jazz label. Some reissues of the album appear under Eric Dolphy's name.

Blues And The Abstract Truth is Oliver Nelson’s triumph. Featuring his all-time classic "Stolen Moments", Nelson assembled one of the most potent modern jazz sextets ever.

In July of 1960, in protest against what they considered the failings of the jazz scene and the accelerating commercialization of the annual Newport Jazz Festival, Charles Mingus and Max Roach staged their own "rebel" festival at nearby Cliff Walk Manner, RI. The rebels set up their own tents for sleeping, built their own stage, handled advertising, promotion, ticket taking and MC duties. By all accounts the concert was wholly inspired and a peaceful affair. Meanwhile, what was supposed to be an alternative festival turned out to be the only one in town. Unable to disperse an intoxicated mob of young people seeking access to the sold-out show at Freebody Park, the actual Newport Jazz Festival ended abruptly in a full scale riot. Despite the fact that these sessions were held in the studio, the music reflects the high-spirited freedom of the best jazz played at the original setting with nearly all of it improvised during the recording. Of particular note is the Booker Little track "Cliff Walk," which features both Max Roach and Jo Jones, two of the greatest jazz drummers ever, trading off. The LP includes extraordinary liner notes written by Hentoff himself, giving a context and insight that adds to the experience of hearing these magnificent performances. This recording is remastered by legendary mastering engineer, Bernie Grundman.

Universal Music celebrates the storied musical career of Indonesian/Dutch musical duo The Blue Diamonds in a new series of re-releases.

Sound of Christmas is an album of Christmas music by the Ramsey Lewis Trio, recorded in 1961 and released on the Argo label. The album rose to No. 8 on the Billboard Christmas LPs chart. Lewis recorded a second seasonal album, More Sounds of Christmas, in 1964.

Ray Charles's decision to cut an album of duets with then-rising jazz singer Betty Carter defines the phrase "unerring instinct." Charles responds to Carter's gorgeous voice and compelling melodic changes with some of his softest singing; you might say that this already masterful conduit of emotion got in touch with his feminine side on this 1961 date.

Originally released in 1962, jazz multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef’s “Eastern Sounds” fuses hard bop with middle eastern music as he is joined by Barry Harris on piano alongside Ernie Farrow (double bass, rabaab) and Lex Humphries (drums). This reissue features remastered audio from the original master tapes and is available on 192/24 hi res digital.

This release presents Lou Donaldson’s complete original LP Here ’Tis (Blue Note BST84066), which marks the first of his six recording sessions with the brilliant guitarist Grant Green.

Sax giants Charlie Parker and Lester Young let loose on A Treasure of Immortal Jazzmen, which collects 15 tracks of the duo's favourite jazz standards in a stunning legacy programme.

Sérgio Ricardo, stage name João Lutfi (Marília, June 18, 1932 — Rio de Janeiro, July 23, 2020), was a Brazilian musician, composer, filmmaker and singer, having also worked as an actor and film director.

Saudade Vem Correndo was introduced in 1961 by Rosana Tolédo on her album Sorriso e Lágrima. Also issued on single as A-side to Santo Antônio é Que é Santo by Ary Lobo, the song failed to have notable impact on the charts.

Lightning Hopkins Sings the Blues, also released as Original Folk Blues, is a 12-inch LP album by blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins collecting tracks recorded between 1947 and 1951 that were originally released as 10-inch 78rpm records on the RPM label.

Although they worked together intensively as members of the 1958-59 Miles Davis Sextet (also featuring John Coltrane in the frontline), Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans only collaborated on three projects together without Miles. This release presents in their entireties the two small group albums: Know What I Mean?

The Young Ones is a soundtrack album by Cliff Richard and the Shadows to the film of the same name. It is their first soundtrack album and Richard's sixth album overall.