The legendary jam sessions on the New York’s sanctuary of the Be-Bop. Personnel includes: Thelonious Monk (piano); Joe Guy, Roy Eldridge, Oran "Hot Lips" Page (trumpet); Charlie Christian (guitar); Nick Fenton (bass); Kenny Clarke (drums).

Peter Bernstein is one of the most pleasing and accomplished guitarists around, a must-hear, go-see for fans of straight-ahead jazz with a fresh, of-the-moment feel. A fixture on the New York scene and beyond, Bernstein deserves to be even better-known for his intricately beautiful melodic lines, harmonic sophistication, spot-on improvisation and good taste. Mentored early on by Jim Hall, Bernstein's never been a screamer. He plays quietly and intensely, with confidence, intelligence, elegance and rare sensitivity—all amply displayed on Live at Smalls, part of a new series taken from the Greenwich Village jazz club…

Hammercult are one of those bands that have always had 'it'. Now I'm not entirely sure what 'it' is, but there is something that this band evokes, perhaps something that came through in their sophomore record, or stuff that came out when I saw them open up for Napalm Death last year. The thing is - Hammercult are turned on to something distinctly special and understand the raw power of thrash metal, and now they are back with anthemic and punchy thrash masterpieces that will keep you moshing through the night…

Doug Parkinson has rarely gone unnoticed - for his voice, his physique, his very presence. From the moment he appeared as a serious participant in Australian popular music in 1966 he commanded attention. Thirty years later he is a true household name - known as one of the great distinctive Oz Rock voices and musical mainstays. In And Out Of Focus 1966-75 kicks off with three tracks by the Questions, Doug's first hit band - 'Sally Go 'Round The Roses' (a Top 15 Sydney hit), 'Hey Gyp' & 'And Things Unsaid'…

Ax Genrich was the original guitarist for krautrock pioneers Guru Guru, as two unreleased Guru Guru tracks are on this disc, "Electric Junk" from 1971 and "Oxymoron" lifted from a Beat Club TV show. "Blow-Up" is a mind-scrambling cut off Genrich's 1994 'Psychedelic Guitar' CD and "Come Back" is from his 1995 'Wave Cut' effort…

Jess M is the project of Jess Melhuish (England) and Bernd Duller (Germany). "Digidelica" takes you on a magical journey through the landscapes of the mystical sound of didgeridoo combined with flutes, tribal percussions, shamanic and north american chanting and some psychedelic guitar playing. The character of this album is more organic than electronic what makes it to an unique masterpiece in the world of Ambient and Chillout Music.