On Dream Come True, the legendary American acoustic guitar icon, fingerstyle maestro, and masterfully panoramic architect of contemporary instrumental phrasing Earl Klugh steps into the studio spotlight to deliver a towering, historically luminous, and beautifully lush crossover document. Released in 1980 by United Artists / EMI Records, this monumental milestone stands as an exceptionally fluid, high-fidelity monument capturing Klugh's absolute definitive fusion of delicate nylon-string guitar artistry and sophisticated, radio-friendly pop-jazz arrangements. Spanning over 37 minutes of immaculate, widescreen spatial design across 8 expansive tracks, the sonic landscape operates with an intense, beautifully layered, and emotionally uplifting creative energy. Klugh acts as a brilliant sonic visionary, weaponizing his immaculate classical picking hand, glistening melodic voice, and complex chordal geometries against rich, cinematic orchestral and acoustic frameworks. Together, they trace spectacular landmarks from the bright, charting groove of If It's in Your Heart (It's in Your Smile) and the sun-drenched rhythmic drive of Amazon to a deeply poetic, soul-stirring reading of Burt Bacharach's classic Message to Michael. Supported by an absolute pantheon of session royalty—including master bassist Marcus Miller, rhythm guitarist Reggie Young, and keyboard icon Greg Phillinganes—this pristine archive remains an indispensable masterpiece for serious jazz guitar purists and crossover smooth jazz collectors worldwide.

On Let Me Know You, the legendary American bass titan and fusion pioneer Stanley Clarke marshals an absolute galaxy of West Coast studio stars to deliver an infectious, high-octane, and masterfully grooving contemporary studio document. Originally unleashed in 1982 and brilliantly preserved on this pristine digital archive by Wounded Bird Records, the album finds Clarke masterfully balancing his jaw-dropping slap-bass pyrotechnics with polished early-80s urban pop, heavy funk syncopations, and shimmering soul-jazz textures. Spanning nearly 35 minutes of immaculate high-fidelity room design, the 8-track landscape operates with an electric, deeply danceable, and brilliantly optimistic kinetic energy. The session breaks into blistering, star-studded configurations, firing off magnificent highlights like the rock-infused funk opener Straight To The Top and the soaring instrumental centerpiece The Force Of Love, both elevated by blistering guest guitar solos from Carlos Santana. Driven by Clarke's legendary multi-bass tracking layouts, Greg Phillinganes' sparkling Fender Rhodes, and a relentlessly driving rhythm pocket, this archive remains an indispensable treasure for serious jazz-funk purists and progressive groove collectors worldwide.

On Perpetual Gateways, the incomparable Brazilian visionary Ed Motta delivers a deeply sophisticated, pristine masterwork that stands as a monumental love letter to 1970s jazz-fusion, West Coast AOR, and classic spiritual soul. Released in 2016 by Must Have Jazz and Membran, this extraordinary studio album was recorded in Los Angeles under the masterful production of Kamasi Washington's acclaimed producer, Patrice Rushen. Backed by an all-star powerhouse of West Coast jazz elite—including keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith, and saxophonist Charles Owens—Motta crafts a dense, highly texturized sonic architecture entirely his own. The tracklist splits brilliantly between energetic, groove-heavy uptempo burner pieces and rich, late-night cinematic tapestries. From the complex, shifting chord progressions of Captain's Refusal and Hypochondriac's Fun to the sweeping, epic spiritual depth of Forgotten Nickname and A Town In Flames, Motta's staggering multi-octave vocal control and brilliant Rhodes-driven instrumentation remain unparalleled. The result is a definitive, profoundly expressive acoustic and analog document that captures a modern maestro operating at the absolute peak of his global compositional brilliance.

Terri Lyne Carrington's dual identity as an extraordinary progressive jazz drummer and powerful in-the-pocket groove driver has been presented on her previous recordings. While straddling those lines appeals to different audiences, this CD reverts back to her more commercial roots from 20 years ago, centering on the contemporary, rhythm & blues oriented side of music from an instrumental standpoint.