Written between 1902 and 1965, the canciones recorded here faithfully reflect both the evolution of Spanish art song in the 20th century and the attachment of its composers to France. Manuel de Falla’s famous Seven Spanish Folksongs are placed here alongside elegant little gems like the Three Spanish Songs and Four Sephardic Songs of Joaquín Rodrigo. From the enchantments of Andalusia to the laments of León, this disc invites you on a journey through a Spain of dreams.

This new album from pianist Peter Jablonski and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra under Lukasz Borowicz, includes the world premiere recording of Andre Tchaikowsky's (1935-1982) 1st Piano Concerto and the first studio recording of the composer's 2nd Piano Concerto together with the Piano Sonata.

Whether the composer luxuriates in melancholic disorder or attempts to remedy it, there is but a fine line here between the vanity of the world and the artist’s glory. In his readings of Froberger, Fischer and Clérambault, Andreas Staier distils the fruits of this sophisticated blend on an instrument saved from oblivion at the start of the 21st century.

The art and morality of the transcription was a hotly disputed question until very recent times; a climate of artificial purity in concert programming conveniently ignored the historical fact that virtually every Western composer since Pérotin has felt the necessity to use other men’s music, either to change the musical forces employed or to alter, embroider or vary the original material. Sense has prevailed, and even some of the more outrageous potboilers in the demi-monde of the virtuoso salon encore have gained perhaps even greater respectability in revival than they actually had as the Gebrauchsmusik of their day.

Cool Norway seems to be the most efficient hothouse for new talents in Europe in recent years. Vocalist Solveig Slettahjell is by no means a new talent, but only now is her third solo disc, with her Slow Motion Quintet, being distributed outside of Norway. Slettahjell was a student of renowned Norwegian vocalist Sidsel Endresen, with whom she collaborated recently in Jon Balke's Batagraf ensemble (Statements, ECM, 2005). She recorded with the experimental all-female vocal quartet Kvitretten, with jazz singers Eldbjørg Raknes, Kristin Asbjörnsen and Tone Åse, and teaches jazz singing at the Norwegian Academy of Music.

24/7 is the 1989 debut studio album by American pop/R&B singer-songwriter and producer Dino, released via Island Records (CCD 4011). Fully written, arranged, and produced by Dino himself, the album delivers a quintessential late-80s blend of freestyle, dance-pop, and synth-driven R&B. The album spawned several hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including the top-10 smash "I Like It" (which earned a Gold certification), the upbeat title track "24/7", "Sunshine", and the ballad "Never 2 Much of U".

Velvet Portraits is the critically acclaimed 2016 studio album by L.A. producer, multi-instrumentalist, and saxophonist Terrace Martin, released via Sounds of Crenshaw. Best known for his pivotal work on Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly, Martin delivers a masterclass in modern future-soul, seamlessly fusing jazz, funk, R&B, and West Coast hip-hop. The album features a rich array of guest appearances, intricate live instrumentation, rubbery synth-basses, and soulful vocal performances that elegantly bridge the legacy of classic soul to the sound of modern Los Angeles.

1960's, 1970's & 1980's Hits Of The Decades is a 3-CD compilation released in 2004 by Peoplesound. Charting three landmark decades of popular music, this 45-track collection features chart-topping anthems, classic rock tracks, radio pop, and soul favorites from iconic legends including Roy Orbison, The Byrds, Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Meat Loaf, Bill Withers, Bangles, Cyndi Lauper, and Europe.

Chart Toppers Vol. 1 & 2 (Top Hits Through The Decades) is a double-volume compilation released in 2004 by Peoplesound. Spanning various eras and genres, this collection blends chart-topping hits from iconic acts—ranging from 1950s/60s classics by Bill Haley, Gerry & The Pacemakers, and Herman's Hermits, to 90s/2000s club anthems, garage tracks, and pop/R&B hits by So Solid Crew, The Fugees, Culture Beat, Gloria Gaynor, Shanks & Bigfoot, and Right Said Fred.

Made In Menorca is the debut album from Rekid, an alter-ego of British producer Matt Edwards (best known as Radio Slave and half of Quiet Village). Released in 2006 on Soul Jazz Records (SJR CD 132), the album showcases Edwards' underground electronic palette, blending machine funk, electronic disco, deep house, and abstract electronica. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Walter Gibbons, Andrew Weatherall, and Theo Parrish, the record moves effortlessly between cold European synthesis, futuristic beats, and hypnotic deep house grooves.

I'm A Loser is the acclaimed 1970 debut album by Southern soul singer Doris Duke, reissued in 2013 by Alive Records (ALIVE-0152-2). Originally released on Swamp Dogg's Canyon label, the album is widely celebrated as a masterpiece of deep, gritty Southern soul. Produced by Jerry Williams Jr. (Swamp Dogg) and featuring songs co-written with Gary "U.S." Bonds, the recording highlights Duke's raw, gospel-imbued, and urgently expressive vocals backed by a tight Capricorn Studio rhythm section. The album includes her career-defining hit "To The Other Woman (I'm The Other Woman)" alongside heartbreaking tales of love, loss, and drama.

The Ultimate Collection Driving Rock 100 Hits is a massive 5-CD anthology released in 2013 by Union Square Music (ULTIMBX026). Designed as the ultimate high-energy highway companion, this box set features nearly 100 essential tracks spanning six decades of rock history. From 1960s garage rock and psychedelic classics to '70s hard rock, '80s hair metal, '90s alt-rock/grunge, and 2000s indie anthems, the collection showcases legendary artists like Free, Thin Lizzy, Soundgarden, Rainbow, Motörhead, Rush, Weezer, and The Darkness.

Classic Motown is a comprehensive 3-CD compilation released in 2015 by Spectrum Music and Rhino UK (UWCLA013). Drawing from the vast vaults of Motown, Universal, and Warner Music, this 59-track collection features the defining hits and legendary artists that shaped the iconic Hitsville U.S.A. sound. From '60s soul classics and Northern Soul favorites to '70s funk and '80s pop-disco blockbusters, the set includes timeless tracks from Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Four Tops, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, and the Commodores.

Chinese Wall is the gold-selling second solo album by Earth, Wind & Fire co-lead vocalist Philip Bailey, originally released in 1984 on Columbia and reissued on CD in 2017 by Music On CD (MOCCD13402). Produced by Phil Collins at the peak of his hitmaking powers, the album seamlessly blends Bailey's soaring, elastic falsetto with mid-'80s synth-pop, R&B, and soul production. Driven by the smash global hit single duet "Easy Lover," the album also showcases Bailey's stylistic versatility on standouts like "Photogenic Memory," "Walking On The Chinese Wall," and a deeply moving cover of Real Thing's "Children Of The Ghetto."

Discography 2011-2014 is a compilation album by American funk band Vulfpeck, released in 2016 via Vulf Records. Bringing together the band's four formative, critically acclaimed early EPs—Mit Peck (2011), Vollmilch (2012), My First Car (2013), and Fugue State (2014)—across two CDs, this collection showcases their signature tight, minimalist funk grooves, virtuosic basslines by Joe Dart, and vintage rhythm section arrangements. Highlights include fan favorites like "Beastly," "Wait for the Moment," "1612," and the first three installments of the "It Gets Funkier" series.