Pianist Mattias Spee is fascinated by music that has, justifiably or not, slipped into oblivion. He puts emphasis on paying attention to the incredible amount of music that hides underneath a layer of dust and bringing it to life again.

NYC-based jazz vocalist Vanessa Perea releases new album Lively!, a collection of 10 uptempo Jazz Standards! The album features Robert Edwards on Trombone, Leo Larratt on Guitaar, and Mike Karn on bass.

After a six-year break The Young Mothers returns with their long awaited third album.

The Mercury Records re-releases of the London Symphony Orchestra's performances under the baton of Antal Doráti are a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts.

The Decca Records re-release of this London Philharmonic Orchestra’s 1971 recording, conducted by David Lloyd-Jones, showcases a captivating collection of Russian orchestral masterpieces.

The Mercury Records re-releases of the London Symphony Orchestra's performances under the baton of Antal Doráti are a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts.

The Mercury Records re-releases of the London Symphony Orchestra's performances under the baton of Antal Doráti are a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts.

The Mercury Records re-releases of the London Symphony Orchestra's performances under the baton of Antal Doráti are a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts.

The Mercury Records re-releases of the London Symphony Orchestra's performances under the baton of Antal Doráti are a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts.

Alfie was released in 1966 as the soundtrack to the British film of the same name. This six-part work was arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson, with Rollins supported by a number of musicians, including Kenny Burrell (guitar), J.J. Johnson (trombone) and Phil Woods (alto saxophone).

Alfie was released in 1966 as the soundtrack to the British film of the same name. This six-part work was arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson, with Rollins supported by a number of musicians, including Kenny Burrell (guitar), J.J. Johnson (trombone) and Phil Woods (alto saxophone). Rollins tries to capture the structures of life through his concise and energetic playing, his coherent improvisations and variations on musical themes. While "Alfie's Theme" and its variants leave the most lasting impression, "He's Younger Than You" is touching, permeated with regret. And the sensual, relaxed "On Impulse" has a nice sense of immediacy.

Ein bisschen Freiheit für den Kopf: Gleich hinter Dresden, hinter dem südöstlichen Ende der sächsischen Landeshauptstadt, grenzt Heidenau. In den Annalen der Rock- und Popgeschichte taucht das sympathische Städtchen mit seinen rund 17.000 Einwohnern nicht weiter auf, sollte es aber. Denn hier fand am 22. Februar 1975 das allererste KARAT-Konzert statt.

OFT MACHINE 'FLOATING WORLD LIVE' notes by Sid Smith An indispensable record of a band at the top of their game…
The arrival of guitarist Alan Holdsworth into the ranks of Soft Machine in December 1973 marked a significant change in tone and style for the venerable jazz-rock institution. Having started out as an experimental pop group in the mid-1960s, Soft Machine had undergone several changes not only in its personnel but in its music. By the early 1970s albums such as Third, Fourth, boasting long-form compositions in complex and adventurous arrangements, secured their reputation as the UK’s leading jazz-rock performers.

The big difference between Patti Smith's four 1970s albums and this return to action after nine years lies in the choice of collaborator.

In August 2023, Joe Bonamassa made his historic, first-ever appearance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in his hometown of Los Angeles, CA, where he was accompanied by a stellar ensemble of 40 orchestra members for an exclusive one-night-only event.