After his landmark recording of some of Johann Sebastian Bach's most important keyboard music, one of the great Bach interpreters of our time turns his attention to the composer's preferred instrument.

Which cantatrice can claim she has embodied the character of Norma better than Maria Callas?

F. Schöler in Stereo 8/97: "After some time ago the original the original multitracks of the sessions had been rediscovered rediscovered some time ago, Iggy Pop once again sat down at the Mixing desk to finally produce "his" definitive remix the claim that the result is quite impressive would be a crass would be a gross understatement.

Iggy Pop reformed the Stooges in 1972 after receiving a new recording contract through David Bowie's mediation. Mercifully, he had the Asheton brothers play with him again, but Ron had to switch from guitar to bass.

Charlie Parker Records presents Bird's 1952 live document Live at Rockland Palace September 26, 1952, a 19-track collection of classics.

Following the huge success of their disc of Schumann's first two Piano Trios (CDA67063) which won a Gramophone Award and was descibed as the best chamber record of 1999 by BBC Radio 3, The Florestan Trio here complete their recording of all Schumann's Trios and present further chamber works by Schumann. In the Piano Quartet the trio are joined by viola player Thomas Riebl who performed the work with them most recently at London's Wigmore Hall, to great critical acclaim. Although the Quartet in E flat has never achieved the same degree of popularity as the famous Quintet that preceeded it, this wonderful performance is sure to win the work new admirers.

Charlie Parker Records presents Bird's 1950 live document Live at Christy's, a 4-track collection of classics.

The three trios on this disc are the work of, respectively, a teenager, a nearly-forty-year-old and a seventy-seven-year-old. So it's understandable not only that the difference in musical language is even greater than the composers' names might suggest, but that each may be heard as having a different significance within its composer's oeuvre.

Recorded during the 2017 Newport Folk Festival, John Prine and Friends is the first-ever release of this celebrated and unique performance. Joining John on stage during this once-in-a-lifetime set were some of our very dear friends including (in order of appearance) Justin Vernon, Jim James, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucius, and Roger Waters.

Acclaimed conductor Charles Munch leads the Orchestre de Paris in this stunning performance of Berlioz’s masterpiece, Symphonie Fantastique Op.14. The work has been highly praised for its remarkable sound quality. Munch commands the orchestra in an illuminating & spellbinding performance noted for its lush instrumentation. The choice of Brahms’s 1st Symphony for these inaugural recordings of the Orchestre de Paris shows once more its centrality in the Munch repertoire & gives the set a certain valedictory quality: Berlioz & Brahms, topped his list of career-long favourites.

Jessica Young is a powerful and talented singer from Melbourne, Australia who has recorded and is working with Ronnie Scott's Artistic Director, James Pearson. She worked previously in New York on tracks with jazz legends George Coleman, Russell Malone, and Harold Mabern. Truly unique and versatile, Jess draws on her diverse background of opera, jazz, neo-soul and blues to offer a fresh contemporary style that has played well to audiences and garnered strong critical response.

"European Concert, Vol.1" is an essential document to the quartet’s entrancing live energy. The celebrated work is a seamless blend of refined arrangements and masterful improvisation. The quartet comprised of John Lewis, Percy Heath, Connie Kay and Milt Jackson are in extraordinary form delivering unforgettable performances of “Django”, “I Should Care” and “Bluesology”. Captured with the pristine sonic depth of a hi-res recording, this definitive performance by the quartet is simply breathtaking.

"European Concert, Vol.2" captures the Modern Jazz Quartet’s awe-inspiring live synergy. The quartet redefined the jazz genre with their unmatched improvisations. Comprised of jazz virtuosos John Lewis, Connie Kay, Percy Heath, and Milt Jackson, the album is full of exuberant playing and raw emotions. Included in the set are scintillating renditions of "’Round Midnight" and "Bags’ Groove". The quartet’s performance will send shivers down your spine.

The Modern Jazz Quartet plays a selection of original compositions and riveting standards on their release, "The Sheriff". The album is infused with Latin and bossa nova rhythms. The work features four pieces by pianist John Lewis, including the blues-driven title track and the hauntingly beautiful “In a Crowd”. The quartet also performs works by Heitor Villa-Lobos (“Bachianas Brasileiras”) and Luiz Bonfa (“Carnival”). The quartet’s rich melodies and harmonious playing are strong and compelling.

This studio session represents one of Tommy Flanagan's earliest dates as a leader, recorded while he was in Stockholm, Sweden. Bassist Wilbur Little and a young Elvin Jones on drums provide strong support, but the focus is on Flanagan's brilliant piano.