Even though Angela Hewitt's repertoire is quite extensive and diverse, encompassing the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and modern eras, her true specialty is the music of J.S. Bach, which she has recorded almost exclusively for Hyperion since the 1980s. With this recording of The Art of Fugue, Hewitt completes her long-running series of piano renditions of the solo keyboard works, and while not everyone is convinced that Bach composed this study of fugal techniques for the keyboard, Hewitt's performance is credible and satisfying. She controls the often unwieldy counterpoint by regarding the lines as if they were vocal parts, and her phrases are shaped by natural breathing points, as well as the different emotional qualities she brings to each fugue and canon. The Art of Fugue can be daunting for both performer and listener because its persistent tonality of D minor and monothematic material can be quite tedious in the wrong hands.

Best Of Hypnosis is a spectacularly retro-futuristic, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized double-disc compilation celebrating the foundational discography of the legendary Italian spacesynth project Hypnosis (originally spelled Hipnosis), issued in 2014 by the premier European dance preservation label ZYX Music. Spanning nearly two hours of driving cosmic energy across 21 tracks, this high-fidelity document serves as an essential monument to the golden age of analog synthesizer music. Spearheaded by the visionary Italian producer Stefano Cundari alongside keyboard maestro Anfrando Maiola, Hypnosis completely redefined the electronic dance landscape by merging the uptempo, syncopated rhythms of Italo-disco with soaring, science-fiction soundscapes, vocoder patterns, and stellar melodic structures.

14 tracks previously never released on one album of FOREIGNER's best and most timeless ballads. Embracing over thirty years of award winning creativity, "I Want To Know What Love Is – The Ballads" is available in two different editions: as Standard Edition and 2CD Special Edition. Foreigner is an English-American rock band, originally formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran English musician and ex–Spooky Tooth member Mick Jones, and fellow Briton and ex–King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. Jones came up with the band's name as he, McDonald and Dennis Elliott were British, while Gramm, Al Greenwood and Ed Gagliardi were American. Their biggest hit single, "I Want to Know What Love Is", topped the United Kingdom and United States charts among others. They are one of the world's best-selling bands of all time with worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, including 37.5 million records in the US.

Le Mutant is a spectacularly theatrical, deeply cinematic, and masterfully complex avant-progressive rock concept album by the highly enigmatic French multi-instrumental project Trust, released in 2014 by the independent label Great Barrier Records. Spanning just over 35 minutes across nine brilliantly intertwined compositions, this high-fidelity studio document stands as a remarkable monument of modern French underground prog, completely disconnected from the famous hard-rock band of the same name. Instead, this Trust delivers a deeply artistic, keyboard-driven sonic canvas heavily inspired by the classic 1970s theatrical mastery of icons like Ange, Mona Lisa, and Genesis, while injecting a modern, angular Avant-Prog edge. The music seamlessly pairs lush symphonic organ swells and vintage synthesizer tapestries with intricate, weaving guitar geometries and dramatic, poetic French vocal delivery. Every track pushes forward a sweeping narrative architecture, highlighted by the driving opening movement of Les Blés, the dark, brooding syncopation of Plus Rien Ne Bouge, and the expansive, climate-shifting avant-rock complexity of Le Mammouth and the towering title track finale Le Mutant. Exceptionally preserved in pristine lossless audio quality with complete booklet retail artwork scans, this rare independent archive stands as an absolute mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's holy grail for global purists of modern European progressive rock evolution, Zeuhl-adjacent theatricality, and elite symphonic art rock lore.

Super Studio Live! is an absolutely explosive, beautifully vibrant, and masterfully executed live-in-the-studio celebration by the legendary Japanese guitar virtuoso and pioneering jazz fusion icon Masayoshi Takanaka, released in 2014 as a highly prized deluxe edition on Ivy Records. Spanning over 53 minutes across 10 career-defining masterworks, this high-fidelity document captures the undisputed king of resort-fusion revisiting his most legendary, holy-grail compositions with an incredible powerhouse line-up of veteran Japanese session titans. Recorded live in a single room to capture the raw, immediate energy of a true concert setting with the pristine precision of a high-end studio, Takanaka’s signature blazing speed, fluid melodic phrasing, and iconic soaring guitar tone are pushed to thrilling new heights. The backing ensemble features legendary bass architect Akira Okazawa, long-time percussion partner Nobu Saito, driving drummer Masahiro Miyazaki, and keyboard wizards Yoshinobu Kojima and Makoto Aoyagi, alongside guitarist Naruhi Inaba to create an immense wall of sound. The setlist is a dream come true for fusion purists, highlighting jaw-dropping, hyper-charged modern updates of his defining anthems, including an extended 6-minute opening stretch through Blue Lagoon, a roaring 8-minute rendition of Ready to Fly, the tropical brightness of Tropic Bird, and a fiery performance of the classic rock cornerstone Kurofune. Exceptionally preserved in immaculate lossless audio quality, this definitive document stands as a mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's treasure for global purists of Japanese City Pop history, classic fusion guitar mastery, and vintage instrumental jazz-funk culture.

Current Events is a profoundly deep, majestic, and masterfully expressive solo acoustic piano tour de force by the brilliant American jazz pianist and composer Joe Bonner, released posthumously in 2014 via Cherry Sound. Spanning nearly 69 minutes across eight sweeping compositions, this high-fidelity archive captures the immense emotional and technical vocabulary of a true unsung giant of modern post-bop and spiritual jazz. Known historically for anchoring the classic groups of Pharoah Sanders, Woody Shaw, and Roy Haynes, Bonner’s solo outings reveal his unmatched brilliance as a standalone orchestral thinker at the keyboard. His style masterfully balances the thunderous, cascading McCoy Tyner-esque modal power chords with a deeply lyrical, classical touch reminiscent of avant-garde impressionism. The expansive tracklist features stunningly intimate, soul-stirring original movements, highlighted by the intricate 12-minute epic A Dream of Love, the poignant tribute Benazir Benazir, and the thematic, cyclical framing bookends Current Events (Day) and Current Events (Evening). Meticulously preserved in immaculate lossless audio quality with full insert artwork scans, this definitive document stands as a mandatory cornerstone and a deeply moving historical treasure for global purists of solo acoustic piano, modern post-bop history, and deep spiritual jazz culture.

Eric Alexander's 2014 studio album, Chicago Fire, released on the dependable High Note label, stands as a fiery, deeply affectionate tribute to the soulful and hard-swinging jazz legacy of the Windy City. Rejoining forces with his definitive musical mentor, the legendary pianist Harold Mabern, alongside the pristine rhythm team of bassist John Webber and drummer Joe Farnsworth, the quartet delivers an absolute masterclass in straight-ahead acoustic post-bop. Throughout the eight expansive selections, Alexander showcases the muscular, big-toned tenor saxophone delivery, staggering technical precision, and deep-seated blues phrasing that are his artistic trademarks. The meticulously chosen program specifically pays homage to mid-century Chicago icons through smoking tracks like Eddie Harris, the hard-driving Blueski for Vonski, and the explosive Mr. Stitt. From the lush, romantic lyricism of Buddy Johnson's classic ballad Save Your Love For Me to the blistering, high-velocity syncopation of Cole Porter's Just One of Those Things, this phenomenal collection radiates an infectious energy, exceptional group cohesion, and a profound commitment to the timeless hard bop tradition.

About Now is a remarkably fluid, lyrical, and masterfully executed studio album by the visionary bass virtuoso Mark Egan, released in 2014 on his own Wavetone Records imprint. Best known for his groundbreaking work with the original Pat Metheny Group and Elements, Egan returns here to a classic, highly interactive trio format to deliver some of the most intimate and expressive music of his career. Anchored by his legendary, singing fretless bass lines and deep eight-string bass grooves, the project reunites him with long-time rhythm brother Danny Gottlieb on drums and the sophisticated, harmonically rich keyboard textures of Mitchel Forman. Seamlessly blending crossover jazz elegance with expansive instrumental fusion landscapes, the trio displays an almost telepathic chemistry. From the serene, drifting opener Sailing and the rhythmically complex title track to the sun-splashed, Latin-infused grooves of Cabarete and Puerto Plata, this high-caliber collection radiates with timeless melodic warmth, pristine production, and exceptional improvisational craftsmanship.