Legendary jazz saxophonist Benny Golson was a prolific player, composer, and arranger, renowned for his rich tenor sound and sophisticated compositions. A key figure in the hard bop era, he penned timeless jazz standards like "I Remember Clifford," "Whisper Not," and "Killer Joe." Golson's work was pivotal in bridging complex harmonies with lyrical expressiveness, and his role in The Jazztet and collaborations with Art Blakey and Clifford Brown helped shape modern jazz. This collection brings together some the finest recordings Benny Golson produced as leader or co-leader during his long career, and contains eight complete original albums, spread across four compact discs, all in superior remastered audio quality. Serving as both a perfect introduction to the work of this musical giant and a welcome reminder of the man's finest output, this delightful set will remain among the finest collections of this jazz master's work.

Intrada presents the long-sought after expanded edition of The Secret of NIMH (1982). While Intrada's previous edition was slightly expanded, it still came up short around 8 minutes of score due to missing elements. Since that previous release, MGM was able to locate the original 35mm stems that included their own stereo audio music tracks of everything as heard in the film. CD Producer Chris Malone took these new elements and blended them with the rest of the score to create the expanded program including all the bits for which collectors have been pining. As with Intrada's First Blood album, the first disc presents the score in film order, removing much of the album assembly that Goldsmith had prepared for the original album. Disc 2 includes Goldsmith's original album program as he assembled it to preserve all the creative decisions that he made. It's never sounded better. The CD features new cover art by Stéphane COËDEL and an additional Tech Talk by Roger Feigelson.

Selections from Tokyo's top rock 'n' roll DJ, GO FROM TOKYO: Go on a wild cruise filled with killer local rockabilly from 1957-62! This is the first authentic rockabilly compilation for oldies fans. Alldays Records' first full-fledged rockabilly compilation, selected and supervised by DJ GO From Tokyo, has arrived! The album's theme is rockin', but with an emotional, sweet, and refreshing image that will please oldies lovers as well. We've picked 26 tracks that you'll want to listen to on a drive after watching your favorite rock 'n' roll movie! Get ready for a wild cruise to some hilarious local rockabilly! DJ GO From Tokyo moved to the UK at the age of 18. He discovered record hops in London, organized regular hops himself, and toured DJing throughout Europe. After returning to Japan, he organized record hops such as Rockabilly Bash and WILD & FRANTIC for many years. He is one of Tokyo's leading rock and roll DJs, having released four titles in his own compilation series, "Hungry For Rockin'." Commentary: DJGOFromTokyo

A Collection of Reissues Selected by Minoru Wakasugi (Writer)" Archives of Motown's treasured jazz records, including its affiliated labels Workshop Jazz, Soul, Gordy, Chisa, and more. Includes Motown labels such as Workshop Jazz, Soul, Gordy, and Chisa. A new series of compilation and reissue by Minoru Wakasugi, a widely active editor, music critic, and author. The first volume focuses on jazz as "the beginning of Motown records. The first volume in this series focuses on jazz as "the beginning of Motown records," and the 32 beautiful tunes selected by Mr. Wakasugi's aesthetic eye will bring you a moment of "abundance and intoxication. The playlist is a supreme treat for soul jazz fans as well as for all-day fans of standard tunes, and the inclusion of M-16 (SIDE-1), the memorable ending theme from "Yoshida Itaru's Barroom Nomadism," is a delight. The opening track is "What's Wrong with Groovin'," which bridges the club culture of the early 90s and the authentic jazz clubs of the 50s that the author of "Shibuya Kei" and others has passed through. and others (including some never before released on CD).This two-disc, euphoric, golden compilation is one that can be enjoyed by all generations in all directions.

This album pairs "Latin Goes Ska" and "The Birth of Ska," two essential works in the history of ska. Enjoy a veritable treasure trove of Jamaican music, brimming with the creativity and energy of Jamaican music. "Latin Goes Ska" begins with "Latin Goes Ska" by Tommy McCook & The Skatalites. Released in 1964 on Duke Reid's prestigious Treasure Isle label, this pioneering album blends Jamaican ska with the rhythms and melodies of Latin American music, and continues to captivate music fans to this day. Leader Tommy McCook was a saxophonist who returned to the United States after a stint in jazz. His influence is evident throughout the album, with sophisticated horn arrangements and jazzy improvisations seamlessly blended with the upbeat, flowing Latin groove. This cross-cultural blend truly demonstrates the richness of the ska genre. Furthermore, this album features the talented members of the Skatalites. Popular singers such as Justin Hines & the Dominoes and Clive & Naomi also appear as guests, adding a diverse range of textures to the album. The Skatalites were at the peak of their creative potential at the time, and their energy and skill are clearly evident on this album.

The 54th in the "60's GARAGE ROCKIN' OLDAYS" reissue series supervised by Jimmy Masuko and presented in conjunction with "60's GARAGE DISK GUIDE" by All Days Records is finally here with a surf to wild rock 'n' roll compilation of Jimmy Masuko's best selections! The 54th volume of the reissue series in conjunction with the "60's Garage Disc Guide" supervised by Jimmy Masuko is the first surf compilation in the series! The 54th issue of the series is the first surf compilation in the series! Pre-orders include a sticker with an amazing cover illustration by Jimmy Masuko! Don't miss it! Song selection and commentary, jacket illustration by Masuko Jimmy, commentary by Masuko Jimmy

Anyone listening to this album for the first time would be forgiven for doing a double-take and checking the cover art to make sure they had indeed purchased Paradise Lost's One Second instead of a Depeche Mode record. This 1997 release displays an astounding sonic evolution when compared to the group's previous release, 1995's Draconian Times, and nothing remains of their early death/doom metal origins. Singer Nick Holmes has permanently retired his once-trademark growl, and the guitars, though still dominant, make room for ambient keyboard melodies as well as the occasional drum machine. "Say Just Words" alternates hypnotic guitar-chugging with a memorable chorus, while "Soul Courageous" would fit in perfectly on any Sisters of Mercy record. "Blood of Another" and "Mercy" are other bright spots, and though fans of early Paradise Lost should approach with caution, there's no denying the quality of this radical but impressive departure.

Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records! Genesis' multiplatinum-selling album Abacab! Featuring "Abacab," "No Reply At All," and "Man on the Corner"
Hybrid Stereo SACD Certified multi-platinum-selling in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, Genesis' album Abacab, released in 1981, marked the band's move from their progressive music roots to more accessible and pop-oriented songs.

Band on the Run is generally considered to be Paul McCartney's strongest solo effort. The album was also his most commercially successful, selling well and spawning two hit singles, the multi-part pop suite of the title track and the roaring rocker "Jet." On these cuts and elsewhere, McCartney's penchant for sophisticated, nuanced arrangements and irrepressibly catchy melodic hooks is up to the caliber he displayed in the Beatles, far surpassing the first two Wings releases, Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway. The focus found in Band on the Run may have to do with the circumstances of its creation: two former members quit the band prior to recording, leaving McCartney, wife Linda, and guitarist Denny Laine to complete the album alone (with Paul writing, producing, and playing most of the instruments himself)…

More information: By 1984, Oldfield had ventured into new musical territories with the releases of Five Miles Out (1982) and Crises (1983), blending his signature instrumental compositions with more accessible, pop-oriented tracks. His 1984 album Discovery continued this shift, incorporating rock and electronic elements with a focus on catchy melodies and synthesiser-driven arrangements. The album featured the hit single “To France”, a track that became a fan favourite and highlighted Oldfield's growing ability to cross musical boundaries.

Sous de lourds cieux viennois ou dans les cabarets enfumés de Berlin, en farfouillant « l’âme des égoûts » dans la Seine ou l’âme amoureuse chez Louise Labé, ces trois compositeurs, Berg, Ullmann et Weill, « cherchent partout l’oubli », poursuivant chacun l’espéré Youkali en une époque sombre qui ressemble tant à la nôtre.

Following on from their recording of the sonatas for violin and obbligato harpsichord, Isabelle Faust and Kristian Bezuidenhout are now joined by Kristin von der Goltz for an exploration of the wonderful pieces Bach composed for violin and continuo. They reveal to the full the elegance and poetry of these rarely recorded works.

As Gerald Heard's liner notes point out, it's difficult to decide whether Chet Baker was a trumpet player who sang or a singer who played trumpet. When the 24-year-old California-based trumpeter started his vocal career in 1954, his singing was revolutionary; as delicate and clear as his trumpet playing, with a similarly bright and vibrato-free tone, Baker simply didn't sound like any previous jazz singer. His first vocal session, recorded in February 1954 and covering tracks seven through 14 of this disc, is so innocent-sounding it's like cub reporter Jimmy Olsen had started a new career as a jazz singer. The album's first six tracks, recorded in July 1956, are even more milk and cookies, thanks in no small part to syrupy material like Frank Loesser's "I've Never Been in Love Before" and Donaldson/Kahn's drippy "My Buddy"…

Bruce Springsteen once said he intended to make an album with words like Bob Dylan that sounded like Phil Spector where he sang like Roy Orbison, a nifty summary of many, but not all, of his artistic ambitions and a key to his appeal. Unlike any other singer/songwriters saddled with the appellation of "the new Dylan" in the early '70s, Springsteen never hid how he was raised on '60s AM radio.

Alt-pop riser Sonia Stein has shared new single ‘Blooming Season’. The songwriter flits between two different countries, two cities with their own distinctive flavours. Her work takes on these multi-faceted strands, with Sonia Stein’s soulful pop sound veering from neo-soul elasticity to melodic directness.