In the end, if the musicians have brought their hearts, souls, and years of mastery, if the recording team has entered into the space with wisdom, tools, patience and good will, if the executive producer is saying, “Sure, let’s book one more session to make this the very best it can possibly be” then the opportunity exists for the listener to hear it all — the breath, the intention, the ensemble, the soloist, the fingers on the strings, the air as it comes out of the recorder, the hands on the regulators of the uilleann pipes, the tipper as it touches the head of the bodhran, the rosin on the fiddle’s bow, and feathered end of the note on a viola da gamba. It is all there.

Rubicon Classics is proud to present the third album on the label from award-winning pianist, conductor, and composer Karim Said. Karim first came to the attention of the UK audience through Christopher Nupen’s film Karim’s Journey, which followed the then 14-year-old from his family home in Jordan to the Purcell School in London.

Once again finding harmony and creating alchemy between seeming opposites, on Volta Björk is bold but thoughtful, delicate yet strong, accessible and avant.

Best known for his work in Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos, Minnesota singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jr. Thomas returns with a collaboration that pays homage to the golden era of soul music.

A Piece of Infinity, the latest album by Meklit, is an invitation to think, to love, and to groove. Celebrating the rich musical traditions of Ethiopia, the Addis-born, San Francisco based vocalist, songwriter, and composer molds folk tunes from a multitude of communities and cultures throughout Ethiopia into jazz-inflected fantasies imbued with warmth and reverence. At its center is Meklit’s voice, which soars and whispers, intoning strength and devotion in Kambaata, Amharic, Oromo, and English. From songs of longing and love to children's riddles and original compositions, Meklit traverses expansive sonic ground that offers just a glimpse at the infinite complexity of Ethiopian culture. Featuring guest appearances by harpist Brandee Younger and flutist Camille Thurman and recorded at San Francisco’s Women’s Audio Mission.

Jeff Tweedy’s fifth solo album, Twilight Override, is a 30-track collection across three discs, showcasing his signature blend of wit, insight, and whimsy. Self-produced at The Loft in Chicago and engineered by longtime collaborators Tom Schick and Mark Greenberg, the album includes standout tracks from recent live sets like “Feel Free,” “Enough,” and “Lou Reed Was My Babysitter.”

John Rutter est l’une des figures les plus emblématiques de l’excellence et de la vitalité de la musique chorale anglaise. Graham Ross a réuni le Chœur du Clare College (institution que le compositeur lui-même dirigea au milieu des années 1970) et le Dmitri Ensemble pour rendre hommage à ce grand monsieur de l’histoire de la musique moderne, enregistrant une grande variété de ses œuvres dont certaines gravées ici pour la toute première fois.

Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano and the LSO build upon their stunning performances of Ralph Vaughan Williams' Fourth and Sixth Symphonies with a magnificent interpretation of his beloved Fifth and enigmatic Ninth. Vaughan Williams' Symphony No.5 reaches for hope amid the turmoil of war.

Acid Jazz announce new signing Federation of the Disco Pimp, who return after a 5-year hiatus with the new album ‘Gratuitous’. Providing unstoppable grooves since 2010,Federation of the Disco Pimpare Scotland’s premier exponents of modern Funk.

500 Copies Green Neon Swirl (Jackpot Records Exclusive). Originally released in 1970. Cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. Pressed at Memphis Record Pressing (MRP). 10/10 Pitchfork. 1970 seminal second album by New Orleans' The Meters is one of their most beloved releases. Produced by one of New Orleans's preeminent musicians, Allen Toussaint. Between backing such names as Lee Dorsey and Betty Harris, The Meters cranked out a follow-up that was even funkier than it's debut. Pressed on limited green vinyl. "The gold standard for Funk"-Rolling Stone.

With more than 125 concertos to his credit, Telemann was one of the pioneers of this genre that had flowered in Italy. Combining daring, humor and emotion, he particularly delighted in exploring the virtuosity of the violin and it's gift for imitation and it's lyricism. Alongside other works of his where the violin also takes centre stage, Isabelle Faust and the Academie für Alte Musik Berlin showcase several jewels from his output of unimagined opulence.

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the Millennium Jazz Orchestra. This is being celebrated with the release of a ‘double digital’ album: Chronology Vol.1 & Chronology Vol.2. In total 20 tracks adding up to almost 140 minutes of big band delight.

Blues Rock Power Trio The Zac Schulze Gang To Release New Album ‘Straight To It’ and Share New Single “High Roller”

Tenor saxophonist JD Allen, well known for pushing the envelope with albums that mix electronics and advanced compositional techniques, takes a striking turn on his latest release.

Jazz guitarist Thom Rotella has long been admired for his warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and ability to bridge the worlds of jazz, pop, and studio work. On his upcoming release