Djesse Volume 4: A celebration of past-explored and fresh musical worlds. The Djesse project finale! An album about the human voice: Audience Choir and 100,000 Thousand Voices. Alchemising the full spectrum of human emotion. A global celebration of the power of music from every corner of the world. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Biber: Mystery (Rosary) Sonatas
The Mystery Sonatas by Austrian composer Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, believed to have been penned in the 1670s, remain unsurpassed for their virtuosity and extended use of scordatura, a unique tuning system that underscores different aural colours and timbres of the violin, thereby illuminating the pictorial themes of the Rosary – the processions ...
Composer: Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The atmospheric soundtrack to the long-awaited sequel clocks in at twenty-five tracks that run through more than an hour. Multi-award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has just released the highly-anticipated soundtrack to the long-awaited sequel of the 2021 blockbuster by Denis Villanueve, Dune. ...
Composer: Hans Zimmer (1957)
Genre: Soundtrack
Subgenre: Film
Digitally remastered. 1994 release from the lead singer of Tower Of Power and lead vocalist on Kenny G's "Don't Make Me Wait For Love'. The album contains originals from Williams, Glass, and other Duotones contributors, as well as covers of hits by Daryl Hall & John Oates ("Sara Smile") ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
It’s exciting news that The Soil, the electrifying and soulful group, has introduced a new member, Theo (Songstress) Matshoba, who is now a permanent member of the group. The group recently held a listening session where they unveiled their new sound and the direction they are taking with Theo Matshoba as part of ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
When accidents happen, they are normally over in seconds, sometimes minutes; this one has been going on for 20 years. It is two decades since the members of Emile Parisien’s quartet played a jam session together. At the end, they looked at each other in disbelief. They had not just been hit by a collective musical ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Handel: Complete Violin Sonatas
Though better known as a virtuoso keyboard player, as a young man Handel also trained as a violinist. His works for violin and harpsichord, says essayist Donald Burrows, ‘do not attract attention by flashy virtuosity: rather, they are flowing and agreeable chamber music, in which the violinist is in musical conversation with the keyboard ...
Composer: Georg Friedrich Händel (1685–1759)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Taking on the bold freedom of the skylark, Chinese pipa virtuoso Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde fly together from ancient Asian dynasties, through the Thar desert to Andalusia, harmoniously combining cultures as the East meets West. ...
Genre: World Music
Subgenre: Worldbeat
Jazzland Recordings presents Canberk Ulaş's solo duduk album “Echoes of Becoming”, a captivating fusion of heritage and innovation. Prepare to be transported to a realm where ancient echoes meet contemporary expressions, and the boundaries of musical exploration are redefined. ...
Genre: World Music
Subgenre: Worldbeat
A release steeped in R&B nostalgia, the 10-track project explores what it would mean for love to send you a letter for every phase of life. Collaborating with producers from both sides of the Atlantic, Love's Letter combines Shaé's once-in-a-lifetime raw vocal talent with sultry guitar melodies, old-school-flows and modern gritty bounces. ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
"Dathanna: Hues and Shades" is the debut album from clarinetist Berginald Rash and harpist Fiona Gryson, offering late romantic and fin-de-siècle character pieces in a unique chamber setting. Created amidst the challenges of the pandemic, this album reflects a journey of resilience and artistic exploration. ...
Composer: Gabriel Pierne (1863-1937), Louis Cahuzac (1880-1960), Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921), Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), Eugene Bozza (1905-1991), Erik Satie (1866-1925), Charles Nicholas Bochsa (1789-1856), Alamiro Giampieri (1893-1963)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies
The culmination of five digital releases, the National Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Gianandrea Noseda conclude their journey through Beethoven’s complete symphonies, releasing the complete set. “Beethoven’s voice is as fresh and powerful today as it was when he created those masterpieces,” said Noseda. “To approach Beethoven is a journey. ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Take a look at the cover art for Plantoid’s debut album, the jazzy, prog-rock opus Terrapath. In a desolate, misty landscape, a massive half-vegetable, half-machine structure resembling a spaceship looms above figures shrouded in shadow. It’s weird and eerie, but it also ignites a feeling of wonder and ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Pianist-composer Vijay Iyer follows his acclaimed 2021 ECM disc Uneasy — the first to showcase his trio featuring bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Tyshawn Sorey — with Compassion, another creative leap in league with these two gifted partners. The New York Times captured the distinctive qualities of this group, pointing to the trio’s flair for playing “with a lithe range of motion and resplendent clarity…
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Alright, alright, alright. This is a pretty bold move. What the f*** has gotten into those five weirdos from – of all places! – Duisburg? Are they even allowed to do what they are actually doing? Well: Slope are doing what they do for roundabout a decade by now. It all started with a 7”-EP named Helix. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
Locke: Consorts Flat and Sharp
In this recording, the expert violists of Phantasm return to the unconventional yet brilliant polyphonist Matthew Locke. Under the guidance of Laurence Dreyfus, Phantasm presents the second half of Locke’s Little Consort , composed for treble, tenor and bass viol, and pairs it with three suites ...
Composer: Matthew Locke (1622-1677)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
The album Elles by Youn Sun Nah was released by Warner Music International. This captivating collection of songs showcases the extraordinary talent and versatility of Korean jazz vocalist Youn Sun Nah. Elles features a diverse selection of tracks, each one carefully chosen to highlight different aspects of Youn Sun Nah's artistry. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Vocal
Tormé Sings Tormé (Remastered)
Steve March Tormé is a singer grounded in the tradition of his very famous father, Mel Tormé. This album captures the music, the style and even uses the same arrangements as Mel Tormé used but recast with a fresh approach by Steve March Tormé. AIX Records assembled the “tentet” on the stage of the Colburn School and put ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Big Band
The Yellow Album by Yellow Umbrella is a vibrant and captivating musical journey that was released by Pork Pie. This album features a unique blend of genres, including reggae, ska, and rocksteady, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. With its catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and heartfelt lyrics, The Yellow Album is sure ...
Genre: Wold Music
Subgenre: Worldbeat
The new trio, Makoto Ozone, will take off into the infinite sky with two young talents who will be responsible for the future of jazz. In 2023, the 40th anniversary of his debut, Makoto Ozone has formed a new trio, "Trinfinity". The trio has been a member of "The Trio" for over 40 years. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
