Patti Smith was one of the key artists in the breakthrough of New York City punk rock with her 1975 debut album “Horses” being hugely influential on the whole New Wave genre. This concert at Montreux from 2005 was part of the tour in support of her 2004 album “Trampin’” and the setlist features tracks from her first album right through to that release. Patti Smith remains a vibrant live performer and this first ever live concert DVD is a long overdue treat for all her fans.

A great tribute to one of the greatest pianists in jazz history, performed by excellent musicians like: Herbie Hancock, Benny Carter, Tommy Flanagan, Joshua Redman and others.

The second instalment of the Poenitz cycle on Brilliant Classics presents works for solo voice, accompanied by harp(s) and harmonium. The unique instrumental colours lend a special atmosphere to these intimate and deeply felt works, often on sacred texts. Franz Poenitz was not only a virtuoso on the harp (as is clearly evident in the rich and complex writing for his instrument in this music) but also an accomplished painter, one of his creations adorns the cover of the CD. New recording, with liner notes written by a descendant of Poenitz, Mr Andreas Fischer.

Farewell Blues album by Pete Fountain was released Mar 29, 2005 on the BCI Eclipse label. Farewell Blues CD music contains a single disc with 12 songs, a lot of swing with a great clarinettist.

"Kings Of Metal MMXIV" is a completely new recording with many surprises, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of "Kings Of Metal" and MANOWAR's following world tour. "Kings Of Metal MMXIV" will feature nine main tracks packed with face-melting metal, plus nine bonus tracks with over 40 minutes of additional music.

The first of six Ella Fitzgerald CDs in the European label Classics "complete" series has her earliest 25 recordings with two numbers ("My Melancholy Baby" and "All My Life") from a session with Teddy Wilson, three songs (including "Goodnight My Love") cut with Benny Goodman's big band…