Notker Balbulus, also known as Notker of St Gall or Notker the Stammerer, was a renowned Benedictine monk at the Abbey of St Gall in Switzerland who made substantial contributions to both the music and literature of his time. These include the Liber ymnorum, which forms an important collection of early musical sequences that celebrate special moments in the liturgical calendar. As the ‘very long melodies’ of the liturgical sequences were a formidable challenge to memorise, Notker created these texts as an aid to holding the melodies within the mind and memory. They are performed here by the acclaimed and insightful Schola Antiqua of Chicago.

Carlos Santana is music’s great collaborator, blending his singular guitar style and expansive musical vision with a stunning variety of artists to create something new, unique, and universal.

To mark the 40th anniversary, "Humpe - Humpe", the debut album by Inga and Annette Humpe, is being released as a 40th Anniversary Edition. The CD offers the original track listing as a 2025 remaster and is supplemented by seven bonus tracks, including five previously unreleased tracks.

Marvin Gaye Live!, a 1974 album from Marvin Gaye, is getting reissued. A new, digital deluxe edition of the album has been announced, pulling together Gaye’s complete Oakland show performance for the first time. It will be released on March 28.

Critically acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Emily Saunders releases 'Moon Shifts Oceans' - her upbeat, soul-infused album that blends smoky vocals with jazz-fusion and folk-pop sensuality. Saunders crafts a deeply personal and emotional soundscape, evoking magical nights filled with warmth, connection, and freedom. Her songs inspire hope and healing, embodying a belief in music's power to uplift and transform.

Put this in your mug and sip it. We’re excited to announce Night Lights, a new compilation collecting cuts from Prestige Records’ imprint Moodsville, featuring hauntingly beautiful late-night tunes from multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef, guitarist Kenny Burrell, saxophonists Coleman Hawkins and Gene Ammons, and many more. The smoke-hued blue vinyl befits the album’s enchanting sonic landscape, complimented by original artwork from acclaimed illustrator Liam Cobb.

Step into the exhilarating soundscape of Unleashed, the groundbreaking new album from trombonist Altin Sencalar on Posi-Tone Records. Bursting with passion, energy, and creativity, Sencalar leads a stellar lineup through a dynamic collection of original compositions and reimagined classics. This is jazz at its most vibrant—bold, inventive, and unbound. Let Unleashed take you on a journey where tradition meets innovation, proving that the future of jazz is in incredibly capable hands.

John Robert "Johnny Hammond" Smith (December 16, 1933 – June 4, 1997) was an American soul jazz and hard bop organist. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a renowned player of the Hammond B-3 organ so earning "Hammond" as a nickname, which also avoided his being confused with jazz guitarist Johnny Smith though this could lead to him being confused with Jimmy Smith (musician), another Hammond great.

The Finnish-Cuban pianist Anton Mejias announces his upcoming debut solo album on DG, The Art of Memory. It’s a bold live recording from the Dresdner Musikfestspiele 2024, where he deftly interweaves Book II of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier with Philip Lasser’s Twelve Preludes: The Art of Memory.

The Darkness's upcoming album Dreams On Toast, set for a March 2025 release, marks a bold new chapter for the band. With their signature blend of flamboyant rock anthems and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this album cements their place at the pinnacle of British rock.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and their music director Andris Nelsons announce their upcoming album, on which they present their acclaimed Shostakovich symphony cycle to mark the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death in 1975.

“His Cavaradossi is as languid and heroic as you could wish for” – BBC Music Magazine

John Robert "Johnny Hammond" Smith (December 16, 1933 – June 4, 1997) was an American soul jazz and hard bop organist. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a renowned player of the Hammond B-3 organ so earning "Hammond" as a nickname, which also avoided his being confused with jazz guitarist Johnny Smith though this could lead to him being confused with Jimmy Smith (musician), another Hammond great.

Following on from the release of 'We Still Shine', Tony Christie's first new album in 13 years, 2025 brings a brand-new set of re-records of Tony Christie's biggest hits.

John Robert "Johnny Hammond" Smith (December 16, 1933 – June 4, 1997) was an American soul jazz and hard bop organist. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a renowned player of the Hammond B-3 organ so earning "Hammond" as a nickname,[1] which also avoided his being confused with jazz guitarist Johnny Smith though this could lead to him being confused with Jimmy Smith (musician), another Hammond great.