In listening to the five years of the Brad Mehldau Trio represented in this box set, one hears the unfolding of a new and significant part of modern jazz history, as the end of the 1990s opened the door on the explosive creative renaissance of the music in the 21st century. Nonesuch has compiled the five releases in the Art of the Trio series, as well as an additional disc of unreleased recordings from the same period (1997-2001), offering a serious reconsideration of what has already been accepted as a "next step" for the jazz piano trio's history. On Vol. 1, Mehldau, bassist Larry Grenadier, and Spanish drummer Jorge Rossy intriguingly and seductively begin uttering the first sounds of their new language via Mehldau's originals, such as "Lament for Linus" and "Ron's Place." By 1998's Vol. 2: Live at the Village Vanguard, it's firmly in place: Mehldau is extremely impressive in the encore where he offers a wild, independently moving two-hand improvisation on John Coltrane's "Countdown"…

Moon Hooch stands as an explosive, high-energy self-titled debut album by the unconventional Brooklyn-based instrumental trio Moon Hooch. Self-released by the band in 2011 after honing their aggressive, dancefloor-ready acoustic sound by busking in New York City subway stations, this forty-eight-minute offering pioneered a unique, self-described "cave music" subgenre—a furious hybrid of house music, electronic dance rhythms, dubstep, and acoustic jazz funk played entirely on organic saxophones and drums. Comprising tenor and baritone saxophonist Wenzl McGowen (who famously utilizes homemade traffic cone attachments and bazookahorns for deep electronic sub-bass tones), tenor saxophonist Mike Wilbur, and powerhouse drummer James Muschler, the trio delivers relentless acoustic grooves and fiery sax counterpoints. Standout selections include the infectious dance tracks Number 9, Number 10, Tubes, and the energetic, driving rhythm of Song For Miguel. Sourced from original high-fidelity lossless audio transfers with complete EAC sector logging verification, track cue sheets, and dual FLAC and MP3 bitrate options, this landmark debut release remains an essential centerpiece for contemporary jazz funk enthusiasts, avant-garde brass lovers, and independent instrumental dance archives.

The Best of Disco Demands is a monumental 5-CD compilation curated by renowned Scottish DJ, record collector, and disco connoisseur Al Kent. Released in 2011 by BBE Disco, this massive 45-track collection spans over four and a half hours of obscure, rare, and private-press disco, funk, and modern soul treasures originally released during the genre's golden era. Handpicked from Kent's legendary series of limited vinyl compilations, the release unearths forgotten gems from obscure groups, private labels, and regional scenes across North America and the Caribbean. Highlights include obscure dancefloor bombs by Cheryl Berdell, The Firebolts, Don Renaldo Strings, Arts & Crafts, and Brooklyn Express, alongside rare cuts by Chocolate City Connection, The Legal Defense, and Sizzle. Sourced from pristine vinyl pressings and tapes, this compilation stands as an essential archive for die-hard disco collectors, diggers, and lovers of underground 1970s dance music.

Released in 2011 by Universal Music, this massive 11-CD box set serves as the definitive anthology of Sort Sol (originally formed as Sods in 1977), Denmark's most influential post-punk and alternative rock group. The set gathers remastered editions of all eight of the band's studio albums—tracing their legendary evolution from raw, energetic punk pioneers on Minutes To Go (1979) and Under En Sort Sol (1980) to atmospheric post-punk icons on Dagger & Guitar (1983) and mainstream rock powerhouses on Glamourpuss (1993) and Unspoiled Monsters (1996). Completed by three dedicated "Stamina" bonus discs filled with unreleased outtakes, early demos, soundtrack sessions, and live cuts, this collection stands as a monumental chronicle of Scandinavian rock history.

Alexandre Tharaud follows his dazzling album of Scarlatti sonatas with another fusion of modern and historically informed performance styles. Joining him in this new collection of Bach keyboard concertos is the dynamic period-instrument ensemble Les Violons du Roy, under its director Bernard Labadie.

Released in 2011 on Dirty Dutch Records, Blue Marlin Ibiza Day And Night Volume 5 compiles two distinct soundscapes reflecting the iconic atmosphere of Ibiza's premier beach club. Curated to take listeners from sun-drenched daytime lounging to nocturnal dancefloor energy, the two-disc set captures the essence of Balearic electronic music. Disc 1 ("Day") serves up relaxed downtempo, future jazz, and nu-disco grooves featuring artists like Bing Ji Ling, Ilija Rudman, Valentin Huedo, and Kenneth Bager. Disc 2 ("Night") shifts into deep house, tech house, and club rhythms with standouts from David August, Guti & Dubshape, Matthias Meyer, and Pirupa & Ramiro Lopez.

Released in 2011 as part of Impulse! Records' 50th Anniversary series, this 2-in-1 CD reissue pairs two classic 1960s albums led by master trumpeter and flugelhornist Clark Terry. The first half features 1964's The Happy Horns of Clark Terry, where Terry collaborates with saxophonist Phil Woods, pianist Roger Kellaway, bassist Ben Tucker, and drummer Walter Perkins across vibrant takes on Ellingtonian standards ("Rockin' In Rhythm," "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me") and Bix Beiderbecke's "In A Mist." The second half presents 1967's It's What's Happenin', famous for Terry's pioneering performance on the Varitone electric trumpet alongside dynamic rhythm accompaniment from Don Friedman, George Duvivier, and Dave Bailey. Highlights include the playful vocal-trumpet track "Electric Mumbles" and a soulful interpretation of "Take The 'A' Train."

Resonant Drift is the Southern California-based duo Bill Olien and Gary Johnson. The tools of today's soundscape-based music - synthesizers, guitars, percussion, ethnic instruments, field recordings, looping and studio processing - all find an equal place within their work. Their release Passages makes great strides forward in the duo's sound. This release has the feel of being made from the moment, while at the same time woven with layers of subtle innerplay and amorphous, shifting spaces. The ten pieces and passages find inspiration in part from the challenges faced when traversing a path to enlightenment. Mastering and sonic enhancements by Steve Roach.

Cut straight on the heels of Bad Company's 1974 debut - just a matter of three months later; not quite long enough to know how big a success the first LP would be - Straight Shooter is seemingly cut from the same cloth as its predecessor. It is, after all, a tight collection of eight strong, steady, heavy rockers that never, ever proceed in a hurry, but from the moment "Good Lovin' Gone Bad" kicks off the proceedings, it's clear that Bad Company have decided to expand their palette this second time around. Where Bad Company was stark, minimalist hard rock, Straight Shooter bears lots of different, vibrant colors: acoustic guitars are used for light and shade, guitars are channeled through chorus pedals, pianos and organs alternate with the occasional wash of strings, and the entire thing feels bigger and bolder than before…

Originally released in 1991 and reissued in a remastered 20th Anniversary Edition by Hip-O Select in 2011, International Pop Overthrow is the seminal debut album by Chicago power pop trio Material Issue. Produced by Jeff Murphy of Shoes, the album revitalized the power pop genre in the early 1990s with its irresistible combination of razor-sharp guitar hooks, driving rhythms, and front man Jim Ellison's infectious sing-along songwriting. Featuring classic modern rock radio singles like "Valerie Loves Me" and "Diane," this expanded edition includes 8 bonus tracks—featuring rare promotional recordings, live takes, an early session version of "Sixteen Tambourines," and the previously unreleased gem "The Girl With The Saddest Eyes." A essential masterpiece of 90s alternative power pop.

Originally released in 1979 on Arista Records and expanded in 2011 by Big Break Records, City Living is the cult-classic sole solo album from pianist, singer, and songwriter Linda Williams. Produced by legendary jazz-funk keyboardist and composer Richard Evans, the album is a masterclass in late 70s Chicago soul, sophisticated jazz-fusion arrangements, and infectious disco grooves. Highlighting Williams' rich vocals and virtuosic keyboard playing, the album features iconic two-step and rare groove anthems such as "Elevate Our Minds," "City Living," and her smooth rendition of "Oh Honey" (originally recorded by Delegation). This remastered expanded edition includes two rare single versions as bonus tracks, making it a must-have for fans of Patrice Rushen, Minnie Riperton, and classic 70s soul-jazz.

Released in 2011 on the iconic Hed Kandi label, World Series: Barcelona captures the sun-drenched, vibrant nightlife energy of the Catalan capital across two expertly curated continuous mixes. CD1, mixed by Greg Myers, delivers a fiery blast of Latin-infused house, driving tribal percussion, and piano grooves, featuring powerhouse tracks and remixes from David Penn, DJ Chus, Copyright, Belocca, and Patrick Hagenaar. CD2, helmed by Sam Cannon, takes a deeper, techier route into Barcelona's underground scene with hypnotic deep house and tech house cuts from Jamie Jones, Lee Foss, Jimpster, Stefano Noferini, and DJ T. An essential release for fans of classic Hed Kandi compilations and Iberian club sounds.

Released in 2011 on ECM Records, Tarkovsky Quartet is an evocative, chamber-jazz masterpiece conceived by French pianist and composer François Couturier as a profound homage to legendary Russian film director Andrei Tarkovsky. Joined by cellist Anja Lechner, accordionist Jean-Louis Matinier, and soprano saxophonist Jean-Marc Larché, Couturier blends contemporary jazz improvisation with European classical minimalism, baroque undertones, and poetic spatial textures. Moving between delicate chamber dialogue, solemn modal motifs, and cinematic atmosphere, compositions like "La passion selon Andreï" and "De l'autre côté du miroir" capture the haunting visual lyricism, spiritual weight, and introspective depth of Tarkovsky's cinematic universe.