The Knabenchor Hannover embarks on a fascinating journey through the history of music, together with the brass players from London Brass. The programme of traditional Advent and Christmas carols has been written specifically for this musical collaboration by renowned arrangers. The selection stands out for its stylistic diversity and, already with the first notes, immerses the listener in a festive Christmas mood.

Liszt is the greatest innovator of music history ever. Studying his works and performing them I always experience the boundless freedom with which I can approach them. This, of course, does not and cannot mean that Liszt should be played with all kinds of tasteless ‛exaggerations’. At the same time, it is a requirement for all performers to follow the intentions of the author and still present a new quality to the audience. The ‛vacuum’ between the printed and sounding music is a kind of ‛no-man’s-land’ which intrigues me as a pianist. Why? Because in this field we have no protection, that is, borderline cases and critical situations are constant.

Elmo Hope Trio is an album by jazz pianist Elmo Hope recorded in 1959 and originally released on the Hifijazz label but rereleased on Contemporary Records.

Their music, in perfect balance between formal rigor and freedom of improvisation, is a keen look at the state of the art of modern guitar. The pieces of the American jazz tradition become a pretext for the development of dreamy atmospheres and surprising harmonic and melodic realizations. More than a traditional album, it is an homage to the art of improvisation that winks at classical music and the counterpoint of ancient music.

Even though Abel left behind a sizable oeuvre, including many symphonic works, he is maybe best remembered for his extraordinary compositions for the “queen of all instruments”, as he called it: the viola da gamba.

"Californisoul" is the missing soundtrack to a summertime drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 1971! This album shines in the depth and soul of the songs and songwriting - no cookie cutter filler to be found. As they've proven on their first album and round of shows, it's not a party unless you invite some friends, and for "Californisoul", they've brought along some heavy hitters. Guests on the album include Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Steve Lukather (Toto) throws down some stunning licks, Eric Gales is back in the fold, Robben Ford brings his bag of soulfully sophisticated chops and Walter Trout brings some silky slow blues. You may come for the stars, but you'll want to stay for the whole show. Supersonic Blues Machine is truly a family as well as a band, and these guests don't phone it in, they stay for dinner. The community aspect is very real, and one of the band's great treasures.

Debut 2016 album from the US power-blues trio! Cameos by Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top), Walter Trout, Warren Haynes, Robben Ford and others. The Supersonic Blues Machine line up is magic merge drumming legend Kenny Aronoff, bassist/producer Fabrizio Grossi & award winning guitarist/lead singer Lance Lopez. "West of Flushing, South of Frisco" is a sprawling and emotional journey.

This album was created to help the audiophile - as well as the neophyte - find the best placement for installation of their speakers in order to obtain optimum performance within their personal parameters. With over 115 minutes of music, sonic examples and instructions, this companion to the best-selling album 2xHD Audiophile Hi- Res System Test will help you set up your speakers for an ultimate listening experience.

A collection of performances titled the World's Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings - New York Time by Christian McBride, Javon Jackson, Jimmy Cobb and Cedar Walton and Traffic by Larry Coryell, Lenny White and Victor Bailey - in music stores and web sites that carry Jazz and Vocal music titles. Chesky Records release.

On "However", Dutch jazz keyboardist Jasper van’t Hof has assembled a trio of American jazz fusion giants including Bob Malach on sax, John Lee on bass and Alphonse Mouzon on drums. The musicians deliver liquid synth lines, rolling rock rhythms and blistering solos on this fusion album that blends elements and influences of funk, blues and country with jazz.

"Satchmo Plays King Oliver" is one of those titles that audiophiles have known about for years and a favorite at Hi-Fi shows for demonstration. The first cut, "St. James Infimary" is out of this world like many of the other tunes including a great version of "Frankie and Johnny". This record is Louis' tribute to the man who helped shape his trumpet style back in New Orleans and whose invitation to join his band in Chicago put him in the spotlight which has shone on him ever since.

"Off the Wall" marked Michael Jackson's departure from Motown Records and was an enormous success, and has been listed among the Definitive 200 Albums of All time by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (#80). A blend of R&B, pop, disco, funk, and soul, Off the Wall had five singles, four of which peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. The album was produced by Quincy Jones and featured the songwriting talents of Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney, in addition to Jackson and Jones. To date, the album is certified 8x Multi-Platinum in the US (8 million units sold) and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

"Marieke" is Jacques Brel's fifth album, released in 1961, contains the often-covered title love song which has been translated and recorded by a wide range of artists including Liza Minnelli and Judy Collins. On this album, Brel sings the lyrics both in French and Flemish, the other major language of his native Belgium, marking the only time in his career he combined French and Flemish on a song. Also included here is Le Moribond, a huge worldwide hit in English in 1974 for Terry Jacks under the title "Seasons in the Sun".

This is the third album in vocalist and bassist Nicki Parrott's four-part seasonal series. "Autumn Leaves" follows the spring-themed "Sakura Sakura" and "Summertime". Similar to those two albums, an excellent group of musicians support Parrott on the album. John Di Martino is featured on piano and Nicki's sister Lisa shines on the baritone sax. Harry Allen on tenor saxophone is an added bonus. These well-known autumn themed songs are refined and cleverly arranged with determined sensibilities and performed with loving lyricism.

Bush - "Razorblade Suitcase (In Addition)" - Twenty four years ago, BUSH bravely followed up their 1994 multi-platinum juggernaut of a debut, 'Sixteen Stone', with a darker, more cerebral sophomore effort in 'Razorblade Suitcase'.