JD McPherson presents what he calls "A truly romantic garage rock record". Undivided Heart & Soul produced by Dan Molad (Lucius) & McPherson, and developed largely in the studio (that studio being the historic RCA Studio B in Nashville), carries a sense of immediacy and irreverence. "In writing this record, I threw several handfuls of caution to the wind. Lyrically, I was allowing myself to be exposed in a way I never have before. Concurrently, maybe as some sort of a self defense mechanism, the guitars got fuzzier and louder. The first day at RCA was like being in church… by the second day, it was a high school band's rehearsal space."

Rik van der Made - Morning Light (UK band) Jazz adventurer Rik van der Made on album release tour with top British band
With youthful spirit, Dutch tenor saxophonist Rik van der Made is taking concert stages by storm.

At its première in June 1969 Shostakovich described his Symphony No. 14, in effect a symphonic song cycle, as ‘a fight for the liberation of humanity… a great protest against death, a reminder to live one’s life honestly, decently, nobly…’ Originally intending to write an oratorio, Shostakovich set eleven poems on the theme of mortality, and in particular early or unjust death, for two solo singers accompanied by strings and percussion. This is the penultimate release in Vasily Petrenko’s internationally acclaimed symphonic cycle.

Hans Koessler is one of those composers whose name is well known without their oeuvre even being dealt with in an acceptable manner.

Gautier Capuçon’s cello becomes the voice of the Earth in an inspired album of world premiere recordings: Gaïa. Uniting seventeen original contributions by sixteen contemporary composers, this project sets out to explore humanity’s relationship to nature through a multifaceted lens, drawing from different musical genres, aesthetics, and cultural influences as well as the formidable contrasts of the natural world.

On their self-titled debut, Boye's Café Orchestra serves up a warm, inviting blend of acoustic folk and rustic chamber music.

The new album "If Not Now" by Clarinetist James Danderfer. Recorded at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio. The music was composed over a focused few months and reflects a deeply personal snapshot of the artist's life–his family, his musical influences, and the players he was writing for. At the heart of the project is Danderfer's clarinet, guiding the narrative with warmth, lyricism, and clarity. Danderfer plays clarinet & bass clarinet. The first rate band features Steve Davis on trombone, Cory Weeds on tenor saxophone, Atley King on vibraphone, Miki Yamanaka o piano, Tyrone Allen on bass and Kush Abadey on drums.

The Joonas Tuuri Quartet releases their second album 'Pindorama' on September 5, 2025 via Eclipse Music. The music is rhythmic and expressive Brazilian-inspired jazz, and the compositions are Tuuri's own work. The music is centered on beautiful and catchy melodies, captivating rhythm, strong atmospheres, and highly refined ensemble playing and improvisation. On this foundation, Joonas Tuuri Quartet strongly builds its own expression, where sensitive communication between the musicians makes the band sound in a personal way.

The Wild West meets the soulful sound of Italy. Fearless New York gangsters meet cowboys from the dusty prairie. Godfather meets Taxi Driver. And the magic of cinema meets the rich sound of a first-class symphony orchestra. This exclusive live concert production presents a unique selection of movie classics - from Sergio Leone's iconic Spaghetti Westerns to modern mafia masterpieces by Francis Ford Coppola and the cult movies of Tarantino. The Danish National Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Sarah Hicks and joined by a fistful of strong guest artists for this premiere performance of the authentic soundtracks by composer legends Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, Sonny Bono and Bernard Herrmann.

In a time when musical genres are constantly in dialogue with one another, Standard - No Standard proves that the jazz tradition is not only alive but also constantly evolving.

A towering musical figure of the 20th century, saxophonist John Coltrane reset the parameters of jazz during his decade as a leader.

B.B. King unleashes his inner crooner on this collection of 13 of his sentimental favorites. With a five-piece studio band rather than his usual orchestra, the arrangements stay spare throughout, allowing King to exercise his classic vocal chops. His most heartfelt selection may be "A Mother's Love", a performance that seems to draw on the heartache he still carries from the loss of his own mother when he was a child, nearly 70 years ago.

Udo Lindenberg is one of the most influential German rock singers of all time. Developing a unique style mixing straight-ahead rock with occasional jazzy or symphonic influences and witty lyrics, he was the first to show that rock music with German lyrics was acceptable and could even be internationally successful.

Given the late-2010s influx of symphonic easy listening albums reviving old rock and R&B records, it's not surprising that a living, breathing singer would take advantage of this trend. Michael Bolton is the one who steps into this breach, issuing A Symphony of Hits in early 2019. Recorded with the West Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, the album still contains hints of slick adult contemporary – there's nary a string to be heard on a stiffly funky "Soul Provider," the whole thing has a patina of radio-ready gloss – yet it delivers what it promises: it has Michael Bolton singing with an orchestra.

The work of Robert Glasper and Terrace Martin can be found across the musical landscape. The men have contributed to music by Quincy Jones, Kendrick Lamar, Common, Kanye West, Mos Def and Q-Tip, to name just a few, and now they've teamed up with jazz trumpeter Christian Scott, bassist Derrick Hodge, drummer Justin Tyson and multi-instrumentalist Taylor McFerrin to form R+R=NOW, a band packed with influence from multiple musical genres, including jazz, soul, R&B and hip-hop.