On Find Out!, the legendary American bass icon, Return to Forever fusion pioneer, and masterfully panoramic rhythm architect Stanley Clarke steps into the mid-1980s studio spotlight alongside his high-voltage band to deliver a towering, historically vibrant, and fiercely kinetic document. Released in 1985 by Epic Records, this monumental milestone stands as an exceptionally fluid, high-octane monument capturing Clarke leaning directly into the cutting-edge, synth-driven electronic urban production values of the era. Spanning nearly 40 minutes of immaculate high-fidelity spatial design, the 9-track landscape operates with an intense, beautifully syncopated, and masterfully balanced slap-bass kinetic energy. Clarke acts as a brilliant sonic visionary, weaponizing his razor-sharp, lightning-fast percussive thumb telemetry, intricate chordal bass lines, and surprising lead vocal arrangements alongside an elite vanguard powerhouse ensemble. Together, they track spectacular landmarks from the heavy electro-groove of the title track Find Out and the blistering, hyper-technical fusion instrumental landscape of Campo Americano to a radical, funk-infused stadium-sized reimagining of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. Driven by Robert Brookins's multi-layered synth layouts, Rayford Griffin's complex drumming pathways, and Paulinho Da Costa's sharp percussion accents, this pristine archive remains an indispensable masterpiece for serious jazz-funk purists and 1980s slap-bass collectors worldwide.

On Skagly, the legendary American trumpet icon, post-bop pioneer, and brass virtuoso Freddie Hubbard steps into the studio alongside a towering, masterfully panoramic lineup of acoustic-electric masters to deliver an absolute firestorm of a jazz-funk document. Reissued in 2002 by the specialized vanguard archive imprint Wounded Bird Records, this monumental milestone (originally tracked in 1979) stands as an exceptionally fluid, high-octane monument capturing Hubbard’s legendary embrace of complex electronic fusion textures and heavy groove geometries. Spanning over 41 minutes of immaculate high-fidelity spatial design, the 5-track landscape operates with an intense, heavily syncopated, and beautifully balanced kinetic energy. Hubbard acts as a brilliant sonic visionary, executing dizzying upper-register flights and deep modal frameworks—firing off spectacular landmarks like the driving, euphoric opener Happiness Is Now, a stunningly rich, electric-piano layered reading of Michel Legrand's Theme from "Summer of '42", and the monumental, 14-minute title track masterpiece Skagly. Driven by Hubbard's blistering trumpet telemetry, Billy Childs's cascading keyboard layers, Larry Klein's muscular bass foundations, and high-voltage guest appearances from George Duke and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, this independent archive remains an indispensable masterpiece for serious jazz purists and rare groove collectors worldwide.

On Ain't Gonna Hurt Long, the brilliant American contemporary jazz master, veteran percussionist, and bandleader Michael White guides an absolute powerhouse mega-ensemble into the studio to deliver a spectacularly sun-drenched, sophisticated, and masterfully synchronized smooth jazz document. Released in 1995 by the premier Japanese outpost Pony Canyon, this vibrant milestone stands as an exceptionally fluid, upbeat peak in mid-90s urban crossover fusion, seamlessly weaving pristine acoustic lyricism with tight, late-night R&B grooves. Spanning over 51 minutes of immaculate high-fidelity spatial design, the 8-track landscape operates with a shimmering, deeply soulful, and beautifully balanced kinetic energy. White acts as a phenomenal sonic visionary and orchestrator from behind the drum kit, tracking magnificent highlights like the smooth, polyphonic opening breakdown of Take Four, a brilliant, atmospheric modern reading of Herbie Hancock's classic Tell Me A Bedtime Story, and the deeply expressive, bass-driven Title Anthem. Driven by White's immaculate pocket timing, the record features an astonishing, historic dream-team rotation of contemporary jazz royalty—including sax masters Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Everette Harp, and Najee, alongside guitar icons Paul Jackson Jr. and Ray Fuller, and bass legends Marcus Miller and Freddie Washington—making this pristine archive an indispensable masterpiece for serious crossover fusion purists and 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.

Sweet Deal is a brilliantly polished, warm, and infectious contemporary jazz milestone by the legendary Japanese alto saxophonist and composer Sadao Watanabe, released in 1991 by the prestigious American imprint Elektra Records. Spanning over 52 minutes across 12 masterfully crafted tracks, this high-fidelity document captures the international jazz icon at his absolute peak as a crossover orchestrator, beautifully blending sharp, bebop-inflected alto phrasing with breezy West Coast fusion, subtle Brazilian MPB warmth, and sophisticated adult contemporary pop textures. Backed by a breathtaking, jaw-dropping dream team of American and Brazilian session titans, Watanabe's crystalline, singing horn lines dance effortlessly over lush arrangements. Keyboard giants Russ Ferrante, Robbie Buchanan, and Don Grusin lay down deep, glossy synthesizer foundations, while elite rhythm sections featuring bass virtuosos John Patitucci, Abraham Laboriel, and Neil Stubenhaus push the groove alongside drum icons Peter Erskine and William Kennedy. World-renowned percussionists Paulinho Da Costa and Alex Acuña inject vibrant global rhythms throughout, highlighted by the sun-drenched Title Track, the rhythmically driving Masai Talk, and a soaring vocal contribution from the legendary Warren Wiebe on After Goodbye. Exceptionally preserved in pristine dual-format lossless and high-bitrate audio, this definitive archive stands as a mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's treasure for global purists of vintage fusion, smooth jazz history, and sophisticated urban instrumentals.

A self-taught musician, Price was a founding member of the Tyneside group the Alan Price Combo, which was later renamed the Animals. Playing organ on the Animals "The House of the Rising Sun", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", and "Bring It On Home to Me", Price was a key element in "the first Animals lineup['s]" success.

A Twist of Rit is Lee Ritenour’s new 2015 Concord Records release. A star-studded band performs a number of new compositions combining with fresh, “twisted” versions of some of his earliest funky, fusion material from the 70s and early 80s. Combining some of the hottest rhythm players out there, including Ron Bruner Jr., Chris Coleman, Dave Weckl, Melvin Davis, Paulinho Da Costa, Michael Thompson, John Beasley, Patrice Rushen, and Dave Grusin with a five piece Horn Section and Ernie Watts on tenor sax, A Twist of Rit will make for one of his most special releases to date.