Tāmaki Makaurau maestro Joe Kaptein (The Circling Sun, Princess Chelsea, Nathan Haines) is back with his new full-length Pool Sharks. A follow-up to last year's Eternal Afternoon, the album was recorded across 2024 with some of the scene’s finest - Wil Goodinson, David Harris, Ben Frater, Lukas Fritsch, Andrew Isdale, and Finn Scholes - who all join forces with Kaptein under the new collective Pool Sharks, in what is set to become your new turntable regular. - Flying Out

The Dorseys' trumpet virtuoso was discovered by a much wider audience when the Dixieland master became an instrumental-pop star in the '60s. Here are his hits Java; Cotton Candy; Sugar Lips; Up Above My Head , and Fancy Pants plus I Love Paris; Alley Cat , and 16 more! "Once a virtuoso trumpet player for the Dorseys, Al Hirt, essentially a Dixieland genius on the horn, broke through to a mass audience with a string of joyous, energetic, and engaging instrumental hit singles in the 1960s, including infectious delights like "Java," "Cotton Candy," "Sugar Lips," "Up Above My Head," and "Fancy Pants," all of which are collected here in this fine 23-track, introduction to this one-of-a-kind horn player." (Steve Leggett, AMG)

AMARÉ is a musical tribute to the sea, to love, and to the ever-shifting tides of inspiration between Brazil and Europe. The title blends a maré (the tide) and amar é (to love is), capturing the album’s essence: movement, emotion, and surrender. Vocalist Céline Rudolph, pianist Henrique Gomide, and guitarist João Luís Nogueira come together in an intuitive dialogue where Brazilian rhythms and jazz improvisation meet in perfect flow.

Al Hibbler, a jazz vocalist who captivated generations of music lovers with his unique vocal style. He was the first black singer to have a radio program in Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1930s. Very popular in the 1940s and 1950s, Al Hibbler worked in pop music, in early R&B and on the fringes of jazz. His commanding voice was heard briefly with Jay McShann’s band, with which he had his first record date, and then during a notable spell with Duke Ellington’s orchestra beginning in 1943 and continuing through the rest of the decade, although the singer also performed as a solo artist.

Jean-Guy Boisvert’s enthusiastic approach to new music has led to hundreds of commissions ranging from miniature works to concertos.

Tales of Ordinary Madness is the debut solo studio album by Warren Haynes The album was released in 1993, by Megaforce Records. All songs were written by Warren Haynes except "Tattoos and Cigarettes" by The Crystal Zoo & Warren Haynes. Produced by The Rolling Stones Musical Director Chuck Leavell. The 2025 reissue contains a bonus track and was remixed by Jim Scott.

Christopher McBride doesn’t just play bebop; he supercharges it. His new album arrives on October 3 with the force of a revelation, a record that manages to honor the intricacies of tradition while bursting with the urgency of the present.

“Benton ’71” is a raw and soulful blues-rock album by the Oscar Benton Blues Band, released in 1971 on Decca Records. Blending original songs with tributes to blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf and Elmore James, the album showcases Benton’s gritty vocals, expressive guitar work, and the band’s tight rhythm section. With extended tracks and emotional depth, Benton ’71 captures the spirit of the European blues revival and remains a cult favorite among Dutch blues enthusiasts.

In FURY / MERCY, soprano Channa Malkin and early music ensemble La Sfera Armoniosa under the direction of Mike Fentross present a deeply personal and emotionally charged exploration of Antonio Vivaldi’s vocal and instrumental works. Moving seamlessly between operatic arias, sacred motets, and concerti, this album delves into the extremes of the human emotional spectrum—from searing rage to tender compassion. The program opens with music from La fida ninfa, where betrayal and longing unfold through heartbreakingly intimate arias. It then journeys through the thunderous outcry of Armatae face et anguibus from Juditha Triumphans, into the serene and redemptive beauty of the motet In furore iustissimae irae. Along the way, the album draws on lesser-known Vivaldi gems—such as the Concerto in D Minor “Madrigalesco”—all chosen and interpreted with the intent to reveal the transformative power of emotion through music.

Jose Elizondo is a multifaceted Mexican composer. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and at Harvard University. In the field of technology, Jose works full-time as an engineer in a company that specializes in speech recognition technology systems.

CRD (Continental Record Distribution) presents Journeyism, a new album from the NYU Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Jonathan Haas, Director of the NYU Steinhardt Program in Percussion.

Released on Imperial Records in the Netherlands, Draggin’ 'Round captures Oscar Benton’s transition from tight blues structures to more expansive, expressive compositions. The album was recorded in December 1971 and features a lineup of seasoned musicians including Johnny La Porte on lead guitar, Gus La Porte on bass, B. Baily on piano, Jay Walker on bass, Ruud Brink on tenor saxophone, and Tim Griek as producer.

Paul Ben-Haim ranks among those leading Israeli composers from his generation.

"Feel So Good" is the debut studio album by the Dutch group Oscar Benton Blues Band, released in 1968 on Decca Records. The record became a significant milestone in the history of the Dutch blues scene and showcased an authentic interpretation of American blues with rock elements. The album was recorded with a lineup that laid the foundation for Oscar Benton's future musical career.

"VSQ Performs Billie Eilish" is a full-length album by the Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) released on October 3, 2025, featuring string quartet arrangements of fifteen Billie Eilish songs, including tracks from her albums Hit Me Hard and Soft and early hits like "ocean eyes" and "bad guy".