Rise Above It: A Souled American Anthology
Asked in 2019 to select a song he wished he’d written, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy named “Before Tonight” by Souled American, a lost song, a forgotten band. We always think we know the history of music that matters until we hear some unearthed treasure like the unearthly Souled American and must account for how greatness this great gets forgot. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Alternative Country
The piano-based music of Nuvole strives for lush, peaceful chordal work and displays modest melodies that are both memorable and quiet. The upright bass and drums in the rhythm section know when to tighten up and when to let up while elegantly supporting the piano. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
1035 is an exploration of both past and present, centered around a piece that is close to my heart—J.S. Bach’s Flute Sonata BWV 1035. Performed on the Keybird, a new lightweight acoustic “una corda” piano, this project breathes fresh life into the baroque sonata, blending modern interpretations, original compositions, and personal improvisations inspired by the master’s work. ...
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
To mark the 40th anniversary of his debut recording as a bandleader in 1984, alto saxophonist Jim Snidero set out to create something special with his 28th album-and his second trio project to date with jazz masters Peter Washington on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums. Fresh off the success of For All We Know (Savant), particularly the standout track ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Free Jazz
Crossing folk music and modern serious music has a long tradition. American musical scholar Ketty Nez ventures a fresh take on this concept: Inspired by her own family’s heritage, she artfully blends folk music of Central Europe and Turkey with her own modern compositional language. The result is THROUGH THE LIGHT. ...
Composer: Ketty Nez (1964)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Pianist and keyboardist Seppo Kantonen, who has had an incredibly versatile career, returns to the world of piano trio expression inspired by his fresh top-notch ensemble and new compositions! Over his more than 40-year professional career, Seppo Kantonen has played across the spectrum of jazz and even beyond. This sought-after musician has had plenty of work in various genres, from rock to baroque. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Discover another take on Adams’ acclaimed 2020 release Wednesdays with this re-worked ans remastered edition of the album. The new collection curated by Adams breathes fresh life into the record, offering fans and newcomers a chance to experience the album in a new perspective. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
As Jess Sylvester finished his Hardly Art debut as Marinero in the fall of 2020, he realized it was time for a change. Sylvester grew up in Marin County, on the doorstep of San Francisco. It was a nurturing community for a high-school punk with a pompadour and, later, for a sober songwriter with a proclivity for moody psychedelia. ...
Genre: Latin
Subgenre: Latin Jazz
Led by pianist Tuomo Uusitalo, who has been active in New York since 2012 and recently returned to Finland. "Tuomo Uusitalo is an award-winning pianist, composer, arranger and educator. Having released several albums as a leader, and appearing on numerous albums as a sideman, he has established himself in the New York City jazz ....
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Cool
John Patitucci stands as a towering figure in the global jazz scene, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to modern jazz fusion and beyond. His bold new album, Spirit Fall, marks an exciting new phase in his career as a leader, featuring his trio with the extraordinary Brian Blade and Chris Potter, and stands as one of the most significant new signings to Edition Records. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Bandleader, arranger and trumpeter Florian Raepke and his big band meet singer Charlotte Illinger on “Young And Foolish”. Having already appeared as a guest on Florian Raepke's first big band album “The Very Thought Of You” (2021), Charlotte Illinger now leads through this gala of eleven well-known and often interpreted melodies ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
Swedish rock band Spiders present their new album ‘Sharp Objects’! As with their previous releases, Spiders' sound is deeply rooted in classic rock'n'roll. However, ‘Sharp Objects’ offers something new by incorporating influences from the early 80's new wave and garage rock scene. Sounds like Blondie, Dead ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 & Ode to the End of the War
Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony is extraordinary music, but typical of the composer in its blend of lyric and rhythmic elements. Conductor Vladimir Jurowski grasps all facets of the Russian composer's music, and the fine Russian National Orchestra responds to his direction splendidly. The flittering rhythms of the second movement ...
Composer: Sergej Prokofiev (1891-1953)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Eva Zalenga, winner of the German Music Competition, makes her GENUIN debut with an album featuring colorful and striking music for soprano and diverse instrumental ensembles. Highlights include a world premiere recording of Ignaz Lachner’s work, a rare find by Darius Milhaud, ...
Composer: Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895), Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), Pauline Viardot-Garcia (1821-1910), Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979), Arthur Bliss (1891-1975), Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Second album by the Cologne drummer and composer in his quartet line-up with Tony Lakatos (tenor saxophone), Billy Test (piano) and Doug Weiss (bass) as a CD in a beautifully designed three-part digipack on JazzJazz. After ‘Choose Loose’ (2022), ‘Mocambo Affair’ is the second album that Dominik Raab has recorded together with Tony Lakatos, ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Modern Jazz
Pianist Louis Philippson inspires his generation with emotional and virtuoso videos on social media in favour of classical music. For his debut album ‘Exposition’, he pursues the same idea and combines his own compositions with new arrangements of well-known melodies from classical works as well as anime and pop songs. ...
Composer: Louis Philippson, Joe Hisaishi (1950), Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Carl Orff (1895-1982), Ludovico Einaudi (1955), Richard Wagner (1813-1883), Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Classical Crossover
Greg Coulson: Live at Crescent Records Studio
"Greg Coulson is a British musical powerhouse - an expressive singer-songwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz. Known for his mesmerising stage presence and unique sound, Greg has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and ...
Genre: Blues
Subgenre: Bluesy Rock
Atlanta’s Freshest R&B Singer-Songwriter Uses His Incisive Pen to Craft a Heady and Immersive Album About the Highs and Lows of Love. Chase Shakur’s keen songwriting unravels the complexities of modern love, communicating vast emotions with economical turns of phrase. Today, the Atlanta native officially announces WONDERLOVE, his next album, an ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
Julia Hülsmann’s quartet resurfaces with a fresh Norwegian voice on horn in tow and presents an attractive batch of originals that finds the group thoughtfully exploring common ground with a knack for adventure. When saxophonist Uli Kempendorff first joined Julia’s trio on 2019’s Not Far From Here, a new sense of expressionist urgency was ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Renascence’ is a true return to form and the crown jewel of their legendary discography. It picks up where their 1974 album ‘Promised Heights’ left off - a spiritual and sonic successor that gives a fresh, modern twist to their legendary sound, which remains fundamental to the early hip-hop and funk scenes in the US and UK. ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Hip Hop Soul
