The album paired the group with music producer Jimmy Iovine. He had worked with artists featuring an aggressive guitar-based sound, including singer-songwriters Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Nicks, and he brought that approach to the band. Iovine particularly pushed frontman Jim Kerr, aiming for more energetic vocals.

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989)[nb was a Cuban bandleader, pianist, composer and arranger who popularized the mambo in the 1950s.

Stand by Me" is a song originally performed in 1961 by American singer-songwriter Ben E. King and written by him, along with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who together used the pseudonym Elmo Glick.

Chico Hamilton, a subtle and creative drummer, will probably always be remembered for the series of quintets that he led during 1955-1965 and for his ability as a talent scout than for his fine drumming.

Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader. Primarily an alto saxophonist, bass clarinetist, and flautist,Dolphy was one of several multi-instrumentalists to gain prominence during the same era.

Night Music for John Lennon was composed by Lukas Foss between 1980-1981. It is a concertante work for a large or small orchestra and a brass quintet. The composition is structured in three movements: "Prelude," "Fugue," and "Chorale." The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) has released a new album featuring this work. The album also includes Foss's Cello Concert and Concerto for Solo Percussion and Large or Small Orchestra.

Nina Simone at Newport is an album by jazz singer and musician Nina Simone. It was her second live album for Colpix, recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival on June 30, 1960. All arrangements were written by Nina Simone, and it was produced by Stu Phillips.

This release features a very rare recording of Gian Francesco Malipiero’s second string quartet.

The culmination of five digital releases, the National Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Gianandrea Noseda conclude their journey through Beethoven’s complete symphonies, releasing the complete set.

Pearl Jam recorded a live stripped back set for an MTV Unplugged session back in March 1992.

Piano Man: The Very Best of Billy Joel is a greatest hits album by Billy Joel, originally released on 15 November 2004.

The centerpiece here is the first complete recording of the Communion Service in G minor – the 1923 English translation and revision of the Latin Mass in G minor which had been published just a year earlier.

The album contains stylistically diverse works by Polish composers from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Dutch-Surinamese multi-instrumentalist Ronald Snijders just released his new album Penta via the Night Dreamer label. A jazz heavyweight who draws Latin, Brazilian and Surinamese influences into dialogue with the electric sound of Wehter Report, Snijders released four albums between 1977 and 1983 that have become holy grails of deep, forward-thinking fusion. Over forty years, 50 releases and 5,000 compositions later, Penta represents a statement return from an unsung jazz great ready to pick up his dues.

1976 is a new compilation boxset containing the two versions of both albums: the original form and a new stereo mix by Richard Whittaker, as overseen by guitarist Scott Gorham and mastered by Andy Pearce. Other discs contain unreleased mixes from the band's vault, radio sessions and an unreleased show from Cleveland. Also included is a Blu-ray Audio disc containing an Atmos mix of both albums. The 5 CD/Blu-ray Audio set is housed in a 10x10 box with sleeve notes by Mojo's Mark Blade and has a hard-backed booklet packed with rare photos and memorabilia, with contributions from long-time contributor Jim Fitzpatrick. Limited Edition.