Although a touch underrated, Jazz at Oberlin is one of the early Dave Brubeck classic recordings. The interplay between the pianist-leader and altoist Paul Desmond on "Perdido" borders on the miraculous, and their renditions of "The Way You Look Tonight," "How High the Moon" and "Stardust" are quite memorable. Brubeck's piano playing on "These Foolish Things" is so percussive and atonal in one spot as to sound like Cecil Taylor, who would not emerge for another two years. With bassist Ron Crotty and drummer Lloyd Davis giving the Quartet quiet and steady support, Brubeck and Desmond were free to play at their most adventurous.

Ella Fitzgerald began her glorious association with the newly formed Verve label in 1956, and her Verve album debut Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book, bankrolled the label’s initial success. Singles taken from that album turned out to be big hits, as did many other singles in this collection, all of which were pulled from Ella's albums and helped make them top-selling LPs. Jukebox Ella: The Complete Verve Singles, Volume 2 provides 3 CDs worth of snapshots of Fitzgerald, singing with an incomparable level of artistry, whether it’s songs by Cole Porter, the Gershwins or the Beatles.

Robert Wyatt continues to follow his singular musical path with the lovely Shleep, delivering another album of considerable quirky charm and understated beauty; a less melancholy affair than much of his recent work, the record is informed by a hazy, dreamlike quality perfectly in keeping with the elements of subconsciousness implicit in the title.

This is one of the best examples of timeless music. Environmental ambience with slow intense beats and liquid melodies including a lot of "Berliner Schule" sequencing is the best way to describe this rich music. The only exception to this is the track "Aura" that sends you into slow meandering dreamscapes with its Tetsu-typical pure, positive, floating sound of ambience.

Hania Rani performs the world premiere of Non Fiction alongside Manchester Collective assembled as a 45-piece Orchestra, conductor Hugh Tieppo-Brunt, Jack Wyllie & Valentina Magaletti.

Newly remastered. Originally released in June 1985, Mötley Crüe’s third studio album, Theatre of Pain, ushered in a bold new sound and look while still maintaining the band’s signature hard rock intensity. This trendsetting album set the template in terms of style and music for many bands that followed, while the Crüe themselves continued to evolve with each album.

This fall, Josh Groban will release Hidden Gems, a special collection that brings together ten of his fans’ most beloved and rare tracks - many of which have never been available on streaming platforms - along with one brand-new song. Over the years, Josh has released a wide array of deluxe editions, fan exclusives, and special international tracks. Now, these fan favorites have been carefully curated into a single collection that showcases the versatility of his musical journey. The brand-new song, “The Constant” is a stunning collaboration written by Josh and the acclaimed songwriting duo Pasek and Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land). It's a beautiful addition to this collection of rare treasures, offering something fresh while honoring the songs fans have cherished for years.

Celeste’s second studio album Woman Of Faces will be released on November 14th on Polydor Records. Produced by multi-GRAMMY® award winner Jeff Bhasker and Beach Noise, the album features nine songs, including the previously released singles ‘Woman of Faces’, ‘On With The Show’ and ‘This Is Who I Am’.Stemming from the slow unravelling of a romantic relationship, and her determination to emerge from the other side triumphant, Woman Of Faces is a body of work born out of pain, but also a steadfast resilience to keep moving forward, even when everything else felt like it was falling apart. From the orchestral highs to the gut-wrenching lows, it’s a chronicle of heartbreak, recovery and reclaiming control. Unflinching and unfiltered, it’s the sound of an artist learning to trust herself.

David Fray stands out as one of today’s most distinctive French pianists, widely acclaimed for his profound interpretations of Bach. This new album draws its core from L’Enfant oublié (2023), a theatrical project co-created with actress and director Chiara Muti, premiered at the artist’s own festival L’Offrande musicale, dedicated to disability awareness.

The upcoming compilation, titled Rattle, Ramble & Roll: The Best of Blackberry Smoke – Volume One, is scheduled to be released in November this year, via 3 Legged Records. The release celebrates the band’s 25th anniversary and features songs from across their extensive catalogue. The compilation also includes two previously unreleased tracks: We Got Company and Southern Child (Live).

German synth-pop Propaganda band formed in Düsseldorf in 1982. They signed with ZTT Records in 1983 and released their first single "Dr Mabuse" in 1984. This was followed by their debut studio album A Secret Wish, two of the album's singles, "Dr. Mabuse" and "Duel", were UK Top 30 hits.