Sylvano Bussotti: Pièces de Chair II
Things heat up when the phenomenal E-MEX Ensemble joins forces with the outstanding vocal soloists Monica Benvenuti and Renatus Mészár on their new GENUIN album to bring Sylvano Bussotti’s first major work to life: his "Pièces de Chair II" from 1958. These "Flesh Pieces" are a masterpiece of immense curiosity and experimental ...
Composer: Sylvano Bussotti (1931)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Luiz Bonfá Plays And Sings Bossa Nova (Remastered)
Brazilian music burst upon the world scene in 1959, with the irresistible soundtrack to the film Black Orpheus. The composer was Luiz Bonfa. By 1963, when this album was recorded, the music had acquired the name bossa nova; and was a fully fledged craze. When the craze had passed, a few genuinely talented artists survived, including Jobim, Gilberto and Bonfa ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Bossa Nova
"Sky High" is equally as good as 1974's self-titled offering. On the plus side, this album branches out and features all four members on lead vocals. Sky High also marks the second album for tenor Joe Bonsall. His presence in the Oak Ridge Boys is most certainly felt. He brings an energy to the group that they've never quite had in the recent past. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Country Folk
The seven-track collection was born during a whirlwind of a year the 'Hardwood Floors' star experienced in 2024, having come fresh off the release of his acclaimed Family Ties album with a calendar brimming with festival outings, sold-out headline shows and stadium appearances alongside Luke Combs. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Contemporary Country
Tchaikovsky: String Quartets Vol. 2
This album forms the conclusion to our journey through Tchaikovsky’s complete string quartets. We explore the limits of his output as a composer of chamber music, from his earliest single-movement student work up until his last string quartet. Tchaikovsky was, and in so many ways still is, a cult figure whose genius and artistry has been somewhat obscured by his celebrity status and the worldwide popularity of ‘Brand Tchaikovsky’ embodied in his symphonies, operas and ballet music. ...
Composer: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Fresh off their 2nd consecutive win for “Jazz Group of the Year” in the DownBeat Readers Poll, ARTEMIS returns with their third Blue Note album ARBORESQUE. Featuring a quintet line-up helmed by pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes, the band has been deemed “a femme fatale supergroup” by NPR Music with a stellar line-up of pre- ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Quartets Through a Time of Change
This recording sets Ravel's String Quartet in F major, a work that is known and much loved alongside three lesser-known quartets by the French composers Louis Durey (1888-1979), Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983) and Darius Milhaud (1892-1974), three of the composers from Les Nouveaux Jeunes who later ...
Composer: Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), Darius Milhaud (1892-1974), Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983), Louis Durey (1888-1979)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Camille Saint-Saëns: Complete Concertos (New Talents Edition #1)
Introducing Leia Zhu, a remarkable wunderkind on the violin, in her highly anticipated first release of an 8-album series dedicated to the captivating solo concertos of Saint-Saens. This album is a celebration of talent and artistry, showcasing the extraordinary capabilities of one of today's most promising young musicians. ...
Composer: Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Martin Wahlberg and his Orkester Nord complete their recording series dedicated to French opéra-comique with Die Zauberflöte. Surprising, yes, but research has shown that Mozart’s masterpiece is directly descended from the French tradition and from an initiation tale of the Enlightenment. ...
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
Richard Baratta has worn many hats over the decades; master drummer, Grammy nominee, film producer, musician, but his latest headwear takes us down a nostalgic road of classic rock and soul recordings from the mid to late 1960's. Here on his most recent recording Baratta, together with his working band, explores such tunes as “Blowin' ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
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
