Released in 1999 by Arista, BMG, and VH1 Music First, VH1 Divas Live/99 captures the electric, show-stopping energy of one of the most iconic live concert events in pop culture history. Recorded live at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, this second annual benefit concert brought together an unprecedented powerhouse lineup of generation-defining vocalists and legendary music icons. The album serves as a masterclass in vocal performance, blending massive solo hits with historic, high-octane collaborations. Listeners are treated to spectacular, soulful pairings like Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige taking on the classic Ain't No Way, Tina Turner joining forces with Elton John and Cher for a fiery rendition of Proud Mary, and Brandy and Faith Hill sharing the stage. From the soaring, definitive live delivery of Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You to the explosive, star-studded all-cast finale of I'm Every Woman with Chaka Khan, this high-fidelity live archive perfectly preserves a monumental night of pure vocal royalty.

Originally released in 1980 and meticulously remastered in this definitive 2017 reissue, Detente captures the legendary sibling duo of trumpeter Randy Brecker and saxophonist Michael Brecker pushing their pioneering jazz fusion sound deeper into the commercial urban dance and disco landscapes of the era. Produced alongside George Duke, the album seamlessly blends the brothers' notoriously complex, hyper-synchronized horn arrangements with heavily syncopated slap basslines, sleek synthesizer grooves, and infectious crossover hooks. Anchored by a phenomenal studio lineup including guitarist Hiram Bullock and drummer Steve Gadd, the collection oscillates brilliantly between vocal-driven dancefloor tracks like Don't Get Funny With My Money and scorching, high-octane instrumentals such as Squish and Tee'd Off. Randy's electronically altered trumpet textures and Michael's blazing, muscular tenor saxophone excursions remain fully intact, demonstrating that technical virtuosity and accessible, groove-heavy funk hooks could coexist beautifully on the modern airwaves.

Originally unleashed in 1981 and beautifully preserved in this definitive Japanese reissue, 'Nard is the stunningly mature debut album from keyboard prodigy Bernard Wright, who was just sixteen years old at the time of recording. The album stands as a foundational masterpiece of early eighties jazz funk and urban soul, seamlessly blending intricate post-bop sensibilities with heavy, danceable synthesizer grooves and infectious r&b rhythms. Supported by an elite lineup of seasoned session musicians, the young virtuoso delivers an incredibly confident performance across a diverse set list that ranges from the cosmic, heavily sampled funk anthem Haboglabotribin' to a brilliant, extended fusion interpretation of Miles Davis's jazz standard Solar. Wright's masterful keyboard layers, soulful vocal arrangements, and sophisticated harmonic changes created a sonic blueprint that would heavily influence the subsequent generations of hip hop producers and contemporary neo-soul artists, making this an essential chapter in modern black American music.

On this exceptional acoustic guitar duo document, two undisputed giants of jazz-rock fusion step away from their electric rigs to deliver a stunning masterclass in pure, unamplified dialogue. Recorded live during their highly acclaimed 1977 tour and beautifully reissued on this high-fidelity Japanese press, Larry Coryell and Steve Khan showcase an extraordinary level of telepathic interplay. The expansive tracklist serves as a brilliant bridge between genres, deconstructing classic fusion anthems like Chick Corea's "Spain," modal post-bop staples by Wayne Shorter, and intricate original compositions. Coryell's legendary, fiery technical velocity and adventurous note choices pair flawlessly with Khan's meticulously clean lines, precise chordal voicing, and exquisite sense of structure. Stripped of all studio production, the raw resonance of their acoustic guitars creates an incredibly intimate, rhythmically propulsive, and intellectually vibrant sonic journey that remains a definitive classic of the guitar duet format.

Released in 1975 on Arista Records, Identity stands as a spectacular landmark of progressive Latin jazz and world fusion, masterfully helmed by the legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira. Co-produced by Airto alongside keyboard pioneer Herbie Hancock, this ambitious studio session brings together an absolutely stellar, high-caliber lineup of musicians, including saxophone giant Wayne Shorter, avant-garde multi-instrumentalist Egberto Gismonti, trombonist Raul De Souza, and Airto's celebrated musical partner and vocalist Flora Purim. The music is a deeply imaginative, kaleidoscopic blend of rich Afro-Brazilian folk traditions, complex jazz-funk grooves, and cutting-edge synthesizer soundscapes provided by Hancock. Throughout the concise seven-track program, the ensemble maneuvers through mesmerizing compositions like the hauntingly beautiful Tales From Home (Lendas), the rhythmically driving Wake Up Song (Baiao Do Acordar / Cafe), and the deeply evocative tribute Flora On My Mind. Airto's brilliant polyrhythmic mastery serves as the heartbeat of the entire album, delivering an essential, highly experimental, and timeless masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates the boundary-pushing spirit of mid-1970s fusion.

With A Twist is the 1994 album by British singer Alison Limerick, released through Arista, showcasing a refined blend of vocal house music rooted in the early 1990s club scene. Known for her powerful and soulful voice, Limerick delivers a collection of tracks that merge classic house rhythms with R&B-influenced melodies and polished dancefloor production. The album builds on the success of her earlier hit “Where Love Lives,” continuing her association with sophisticated, soulful house sounds that defined the era. Across the record, upbeat club-oriented tracks are balanced with smoother, more melodic moments, creating a cohesive listening experience that works both on the dancefloor and in relaxed environments. Songs like “Time Of Our Lives,” “Twisted,” and “Build Your Love” highlight the energetic side of the album, while tracks such as “Sentimental” and “Come Home” emphasize emotional depth and vocal expression. With its combination of groove-driven production and strong vocal performance, With A Twist stands as a representative example of mid-90s vocal house, blending soulful storytelling with club-ready energy.

2010 release from the Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning recording artist. On The Greatest Love Songs Of All Time, produced with Michael Lloyd, Manilow presents loving interpretations and arrangements of classic, nostalgic love songs for the Manilow and music fan alike.

By 1999, Crash Test Dummies probably figured they would never be hip in America, so they made partial concessions on Give Yourself a Hand. If you have trouble getting past Brad Roberts' awkward singing and writing, then maybe innovative breakbeats and arrangements might obscure them. The results are exactly what you'd expect – an instrumentally progressive pop album, completely neutralized by embarrassing lyrics and vocals. Give Yourself a Hand redefines the Dummies sound with lightly applied techno strokes, not far off from Everything But the Girl's classic Walking Wounded.

Having sold over 13 million albums, Lisa Stansfield can lay claim to being the UK's top female vocalist of the last 15 years. Biography, this 17-track compilation, would certainly back up her argument. Including her breakthrough as featured vocalist on Coldcut's "People Hold On", it also contains her debut proper ("This is the Right Time") and a string of absurdly memorable hits, such as "Change", "All Woman", "Never", "Never Gonna Give You Up" and her first Number One, "All Around the World".

Okay, here's the problem: in 1975, Elektra released The Best of Carly Simon, which compiled her hits from 1971-1975. Simon then scored a couple more big hits for Elektra ("Nobody Does It Better," "You Belong to Me") before leaving the label in 1979, but not enough to justify another compilation. She had another hit on Warners ("Jesse"), where she spent the early '80s, crapped out on Epic, for whom she made one album in 1985, and revived her career on Arista starting with the Top 40 hit "Coming Around Again" in 1986.

The Definitive Collection more than lives up to its title's promise, delivering 18 tracks, including all of Air Supply's Top 40 singles – "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "Every Woman in the World," "Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)," "Sweet Dreams," "Even the Nights Are Better," "Young Love," "Two Less Lonely People in the World," "Just as I Am" – plus the original Australian version of "Lost in Love." A pair of latter-day singles that didn't make the Top 40 are missing, but they're not missed, since what is here is prime Air Supply – the best songs they ever recorded. Granted, it won't convince any doubters, but this is the ideal collection for both dedicated and casual fans, while being perhaps the most listenable item in their catalog.