The old-fashioned way, but never old-fashioned! This autumn, Lyder Røed Quintet is releasing a brand new album on Jazzland, and it's a fresh affair. It's the sound of great musicality gathered in one room, a jazz tribute in party form from start to finish. The music is inspired by the coolest American jazz music ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Modern Jazz
On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer who, in the early 20th century, collected and transcribed numerous pieces from Transylvania. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Crossover Jazz
Five-time Grammy Award-winning gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard is poised to set the industry ablaze with her upcoming album, Still Karen. This album is a powerful testament to her enduring talent and innovative spirit, bringing a fresh twist to the nostalgic sounds of two of her most ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
Jasper Høiby, a name synonymous with audacity, innovation, and a significant driving force behind the trailblazing Phronesis, is excited to announce his new piano trio "3 Elements” set to release its debut album, "Earthness," with Noah Stoneman and Luca Caruso. Having made a resounding impression on the international jazz stage with his fêted trio Phronesis, ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Craft Latino dives deep into the Fania Records archives to bring a long-lost rarity, Café, to the hands of Latin rock, funk and soul fans. The 1974 album—which marked the sole full-length from the New York septet of the same name—was produced by legendary bandleader and percussionist Ray Barretto and released on the ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Latin Jazz
The Trilogy: Part I (Remastered)
Dodgers' Dive reissues "The Trilogy: Part I," the first album in a trilogy, with a fresh mastering by KMR Studios that blends classic and modern rock. The album features a personal touch with the song "I Don’t Have You," dedicated to Niklas Bursell’s daughter Nova, marking a significant milestone for the band. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
Michał Balas passionately presents two cello concertos by Joseph Haydn. The young Polish cellist devotes himself to the C major and D major concertos, which are highly esteemed among cellists. 'All cellists were brought up to play these pieces with great respect - like Bach's cello suites or Beethoven's sonatas,' ...
Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
The Trilogy: Part II (Remastered)
Dodgers' Dive releases The Trilogy: Part II, featuring a mix of rock, blues, and funk. Reflecting Niklas Bursell’s 20-year journey, it combines old and new material. Notable tracks are "Flying," a personal diary entry, and "Babe Ain't Rockin'," a playful take on fatherhood. The production was deeply emotional. The band eagerly anticipates live performances and new ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
Bill Wyman will release his ninth solo album, “Drive My Car“, on 9th August. A masterful blend of his unique Anglo-Americana rhythm and blues, “Drive My Car” is Wyman’s first album since 2015. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Classic Rock
“There's a lot of existential stuff in these songs,” says Amos Lee. “If you really listen to what's in between the lines, there's a lot of grappling with your place in the world, grappling with loss. There's a lot of grappling with the balance between bailing out the boat and rowing at the same time—the experience of ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
We at Challenge Classics are proud to present the complete edition of Schubert's symphonies in the interpretation offered by Jan Willem de Vriend conducting the Residentie Orkest Den Haag. Even among experts, these symphonies were regarded as second-rate copies of the great Viennese classics. de Vriend's exceptionally fresh and pulsating interpretation, however, decisively ...
Composer: Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Singer-songwriter Conner Smith has already had a stacked year with the release of his critically-acclaimed debut album, multi-week UK chart-topper, first-ever ACM Awards nomination and multiple headline runs, but as we reach the halfway mark he’s only getting started. Today, Smith announces his latest project SMOKY MOUNTAINS SESSIONS, ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Contemporary Country
In 2005 Roberta recorded the present duet album titled 'You Are There' with the legendary pianist Hank Jones. Mr. Jones, who accompanied most of the celebrated vocalists of 20th Century such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae and Nat King Cole, declared Roberta Gambarini to be ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
This new album "Inside Out", from the widely respected UK guitarist James Chadwick, marks his welcome return to the contemporary jazz scene. The album is a mixture of beautiful original and standard material. "Guitarist James Chadwick approaches his music in a distinctive and thoughtful way, blending ever evolving melodic lines ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
In her debut album Aigul, the illustrious young opera singer Aigul Akhmetshina finds her voice in the role of Carmen and traces a path through her own remarkable journey. In the iconic aria Habanera or “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” from Bizet’s opera Carmen, the title character sings of love as a rebellious, untameable bird. Through her sensational performances of this role, another ...
Composer: Georges Bizet (1838-1875), Jules Massenet (1842-1912), Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835), Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868), Sergej Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
With the release of her second recording, Mai-Liis has come into her own with a fresh set of tunes that are signature to her compelling musical storytelling. Through a voice that's uniquely hers, along with the ongoing writing partnership with composer/pianist Darin Clendenin, Mai-Liis' honest and understated delivery draws the listener in with ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
Legendary American guitarist, composer, improviser and 20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny announces the release of his latest album MoonDial on 26 July via BMG. With the release of Dream Box in the spring of 2023, I took off on a long solo tour around the world, sitting alone onstage for two and a half hours for the very first time. I had played a few tunes here and there by myself each night ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Fusion
Nashville’s country music duo Ryan and Rory “are bursting onto the scene with a prime summer-ready song called ‘Pour Decisions’” (Country Swag) that Country Now also declared as a “catchy, post-heartbreak summertime anthem.” Just named SiriusXM The Highway’s latest “Highway Find,” Ryan and Rory’s buzzy party starter “Pour Decisions” is a nod to the ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Contemporary Country
Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors (2024 Remix)
‘Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors,’ Fish’s first solo album post-Marillion, originally released in 1990, has been remixed by Calum Malcolm for 2024. This new remix breathes fresh energy and dynamics into the album, giving it a new lease on life. The remix highlights fan-favorite tracks like ‘Cliché’ and ‘The Company,’ and celebrates the album’s enduring legacy as Fish ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Guitarist Jason Hook is storming out of the gates with his new band FLAT BLACK. The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist has recruited a trio of young and talented turks and are ready to release their debut album. The album, produced by Hook, was recorded at the Hideout Studios as well ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
