This double-disc set features all of the studio performances between saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist Jimmy Raney recorded between October of 1948 and April of 1953. The sheer number of labels the pair recorded for is staggering, from Sittin' in With to Roost, Savoy, Sesco, Clef, Prestige, and others. And while Getz, particularly on the early sides, is still deeply entrenched in his worship of Charlie Parker…

Jazz Masters Deluxe Collection by Sarah Vaughan was released September 24, 2012 on the Entertainment Supplies label, and contains a single disc with 14 great selection tracks. A great compilation of this giant of jazz.

In 1957 began in Medellín (Colombia) the musical group The Teen Agers, which was later renamed 'Los 8 de Colombia'. By the date of release of this album they had published nearly forty records. The group spread his fame to other American countries and even acted in several U.S. cities, where they finished fixing residence in Miami in 1983 for three years before his final return to Colombia. Then the group expanded the number of members coming to collect two trumpets, two saxophones, three percussionists, three vocalists, bass and piano under the direction of Juan José Vélez and Luis Eduardo Peñuela.

Les Baxter was one of the conductors and arrangers that fostered one of the most magical musical instruments, the human voice. While many others sought new sounds he stood in the grounds, melody and orchestral color with a large choral ensemble. The result is a musical description of luminous color, blending strings, guitars and vocals especially.

Now That’s What I Call Music! Vol.49 (2014)
MP3 320 kbps | Tracks: 21 | 01:19:03 | 181 Mb
Genre: Pop, Dance | Label: UMG Recordings, Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment

2014 release, the 49th installment in the amazingly popular Now series, the most successful 'various artist' brand in the world. Includes tracks from Lorde, Miley Cyrus, One Direction. Pitbull, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake and many others.

OST Stalingrad (Angelo Badalamenti) 2014
MP3 320 kbps | Tracks: 18 | 00:52:40 | 123 mb
Genre: Soundtrack, Score

Reviewers rightfully claim that Stalingrad is among Badalamenti’s finest works, and it’s the second best score of all in 2013 according to Movie Wave. Featuring several strong themes, Badalamenti’s score is a passionate journey through militaristic landscapes, romantic orchestrations and powerful action sequences. The film, which opens in the UK and US this spring, is the first Russian movie made completely in 3D and is the highest-grossing Russian movie of all time.

Among his contemporaries, Kalevi Aho stands as one of the most exciting composers, and foremost among his peers in revitalizing the Finnish symphonic tradition for the postmodern period. A student of Einojuhani Rautavaara, Aho has surpassed his teacher in orchestrational skill and daring. He has amply demonstrated that the symphony should not be treated as an academic exercise in imitation of past masters, and that it deserves the full resources of today's virtuoso orchestra and all the freedoms of the avant-garde's explorations. The Symphony No. 11 for six percussionists and orchestra consolidates ………

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From the Notes: Though she is constantly in demand by the most prestigious orchestras, conductors and music festivals in Europe, Japan and America, chamber music occupies a significant part of her musical life. She regularly plays and records with pianists Nelson Freire and Alexandre Rabinovich, cellist Mischa Maisky and violinist Gidon Kremer: "This harmony within a group of people gives me a strong and peaceful feeling"…

'Live At Moondance Jam' is the first high definition live video release of REO Speedwagon in concert. This features the veteran rockers performing many of their most famous songs at the annual Moondance Jam festival in Walker, Minnesota in 2010.

The Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra has always been a bit difficult to evaluate. Contemporary observers rated Lunceford's big band at the top with Duke Ellington and Count Basie but, when judging the music solely on their records (and not taking into account their visual show, appearance, and showmanship), Lunceford's ensemble has to be placed on the second tier…