Without identifying who it was, Isaak made his mood clear with Forever Blue by including a farewell letter in the liner notes to the lover who had dumped him. Kicking things off with the snaky, almost guttural "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing," later made a theme song for Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut, Isaak lives up to the confused, fractured message in that letter, turning Forever Blue into his own exorcism…

Nina Simone (/ˈniːnə sɪˈmoʊn/ NEE-nə sim-OHN; born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. Her piano playing was strongly influenced by baroque and classical music, especially Johann Sebastian Bach, and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice.

Tenn. – Pennsylvania-based, raucous and rowdy indie southern rock band, Six Gun Sally, will release its sophomore recording project titled STAND UP. Poised to appeal to audiences with an appetite for classic rock, Southern rock and rockin' country music entertainment.

Hicks gained the spotlight working with Art Blakey, Betty Carter and Woody Herman in the 1960s and '70s.

Fourth Page: Meaning of a Nest is the highly anticipated fourth studio album, and second with Edition Records, by renowned South Korean/ Amsterdam based drummer and visionary composer Sun-Mi Hong solidifying Hong’s position as one of the most inventive and creative drummers and musicians of her generation.

Decca Music Group's 1958 recording of Lehár's "Die lustige Witwe" is a timeless celebration of Franz Lehár's beloved operetta, brought to life by an exceptional cast including Hilde Güden, Per Grunden, Emmy Loose, Waldemar Kmentt, Peter Klein, and Karl Dönch.

"I’m deeply grateful to my incredible friends, Bruce Nifong, Peter Bell, Bora Uslusoy, and Michael Whalen, and Artist Expansion. Their contributions—Bruce’s alto saxophone skills, Peter’s production support, Bora’s mix and mastering, and Michael’s video, concept, and coaching—brought this new music to life."

Recorded in 1980 by Capitol Records, Inner Sleeve by The Shirts is a bold and introspective follow-up to their earlier work, showcasing the band's evolution within the new wave and post-punk landscape.

Music is a crucial element in every Oscar-winning film. In this album you will be taken on a musical journey through the sounds of the greatest Oscar winners of all time, from classics like Casablanca and Citizen Kane to monumental cinematic works like The Godfather - blockbusters with soundtracks that for almost a century have made us shudder, melt and cry in the darkness of the cinema.

Capitol Records presents The Shirt's second album, Street Light Shine (1979), recorded at Mediasound Studios in New York City. The resulting sound was much more eclectic than their debut album and the album became a financial and critical success in Europe, with the single "Laugh and Walk Away" again charting high in the Netherlands. However, a breakthrough in the US market continued to elude the band.

Pianist extraordinaire Anthony De Mare’s landmark commissioning project, Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim from the Piano, reaches Volume II with a diverse range of 14 tracks by a roll call of contemporary composers from the worlds of classical, jazz, film, indie, pop and musical theatre, including Jon Batiste, Stephen Hough, Meredith Monk, Max Richter, Conrad Tao, with the soloist himself contributing the title track “All Things Bright and Beautiful”.

Clive Hunt is a Jamaican musician, arranger, composer, and producer, born on May 31, 1952, in Linstead, Saint Catherine, Jamaica. He began his musical career at 17, playing the trumpet in the 1st Battalion Jamaica Regiment Orchestra. After military service, he became a sought-after session musician, mastering instruments such as bass guitar, flute, keyboards, and saxophone. He has collaborated with renowned artists, including Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, and Grace Jones. Hunt has announced an upcoming reggae tribute album dedicated to Sting, blending the legendary artist’s songs with reggae traditions. One of Sting’s most iconic tracks, *Fields of Gold*, was originally released in 1993 on the album *Ten Summoner’s Tales*.

'In Light' delves deeper into Cunningham's personal and creative consciousness than ever before. Known for his indie-folk-inspired singer-songwriter music that envelops emotions and moods in intimate, breathtakingly beautiful soundscapes, Cunningham has built a massive following over the years, amassing more than half a billion streams. With 'In Light', he wanted to push boundaries. Inspired - and unsettled - by the rapid development of artificial intelligence, he sought to capture the essence of raw human creativity. The result is a collection of ten tracks, recorded over five weeks in Tottenham, North London. These songs-captured as single takes with minimal editing-immerse the listener in a profound stream of consciousness. Cunningham explores personal truths and reflects on the world's complexities, from the unsettling grip of big data to the hope that genuine human connection still offers. As he sings in 'This I Know', "The best is yet to be / I believe." The album's title, 'In Light', reflects Cunningham's optimism, shining through even in darker moments. "We're here right now / Let's be here again tomorrow," he urges in New Symmetry, concluding with the poignant affirmation, "I am leaving a light on."

Now firmly settled back in the UK after a decade in the Middle East, Rachael Calladine is eager to reclaim her place among the leading voices in the UK jazz scene. With a strong work ethic driving her efforts, she has become a familiar name in jazz listings once again and has formed a quartet of top notch musicians, all with a string of well-known collaborations behind them, to support her.

Although he has often been closely associated with the Lone Star State since he settled in Dallas, Texas, in the early 90s, singer/guitarist Shawn Pittman is actually from Oklahoma.