Jackie Leven was a larger than life modern troubadour who led a full on varied life with personal trials and tribulations of addiction to drink, heroin and his attempted murder along the way. He sadly died from cancer just over 10 years ago and this album features 22 artists recording covers of his memorable songs. You do not need to know the story of his life to appreciate the beauty of these songs. They are a unique brand of moody magnificent celtic soul, sometimes celebrating the joys of the countryside, other times tender love songs, but also his unique take on life. Often complex and sometimes melancholy, deep and reflective.

First CD and Digital release of material from the star-studded 1997 PBS broadcast, includes six previously unissued tracks recorded at the show and four Hyatt solo recordings.

Ray Charles’ long-lost duet “Curiosity” with jazz singer Steve Tyrell has been released over 30 years after the track was recorded. The song features on Tyrell’s new covers album Shades of Ray.

Last year, Fruit Bats covered The Smashing Pumpkins‘ seminal sophomore album, Siamese Dream, in its entirety for the Sounds Delicious series. What was originally a physical-only release by the Eric D. Johnson-led outfit is now available across streaming services.

BBE Music is thrilled to announce the release of Modern Love, a diverse compendium of specially commissioned cover versions of rarities and classics in tribute to David Bowie.

Standing In The Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan will comprises nine renditions of Dylan’s songs and it’s due for release on 21 May – a few days before the icon’s 80th birthday.

"With "Juliana Hatfield Sings The Police" I am continuing the project that I started last year with my "Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John" album."

This is no ordinary jazz album. It’s not just that San Francisco vocalist Bill Kwan delves deeply into the songbook of one of the 20th century’s most popular female singers. Slated for release on April 16, 2021 No Ordinary Love: The Music of Sade captures an artist boldly redefining himself. Collaborating closely with a brilliant cast of New York players, he brings a confidently sensuous male sensibility to material defined by the Nigerian-born superstar, whose cool, understated style and regal persona has largely kept other artists from interpreting her songs.

British folkster Nick Drake's gorgeous, melancholy, tantalizingly ambiguous songs have been covered often, but not perhaps with the range of interpretive powers & depth of emotional commitment that these (mostly) Vancouver & Seattle artists bring to bear in re-imagining his music…

Towards the of 2012, Stephen Malkmus teamed up with two German musicians of his to cover Can's essential album Ege Bamyasi. It was played live on 2nd December 2012 in Cologne and committed to tape in glorious quality, veritably bursting through the speakers. An essential listen.

An accomplished and classical pianist in his own right, Litton connected with not just the technique but with the vivid colors presented in Peterson’s harmonic soul. "A Tribute to Oscar Peterson" is a stirring improvisational riff on the man, the music and his indelible mark on the music world. The tunes are here but expected and somewhat eclectic and this is what makes the release special. Solo piano as a tribute to Oscar Peterson kicks it up a notch. Andrew Litton pulls it off with style, flair and a harmonic reach not as an imitation but as his own riff on the master. That is why this release works so well, it is from the heart.

A concert held in the memory of ex-Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord, featuring performances from an assortment of Lord’s friends and bandmates. The first part spotlighting Jon Lord's classical music compositions, and this second part featuring highlights of his career as a rock musician.

Sam Cooke’s SAR Records Story is a double-disc set presenting material recorded for the legendary soul singer’s own SAR label from 1959-1965, much of it produced by Cooke himself and including a few of his rough, unreleased demos.

Under the artistic direction of Richard Galliano, the greatest artists of Jazz and Song will gather on stage to celebrate in music the memory of the composer. Accompanied by Michel Legrand’s big-band, Natalie Dessay, Michel Portal, Ibrahim Maalouf, Bireli Lagrene, Sylvain Luc, Nana Mouskouri, Marie Oppert and many others will pay homage to his incomparable career and share their emotion in music.

Marc Copland’s long and close relationship with John Abercrombie gives him a unique insight into the body of compositional work that John penned over his long career. This new album is a deeply felt homage by the pianist in which he displays his wide scope of rich harmonic technique and crystalline sound.