Recorded in 1985 after a break from recording and time spent living in Barbados and Liberia, Nina's Back features a rejuvenated Nina Simone reaching out to a wider musical audience. Featuring a number of memorable original Simone compositions, the band includes horns and backup singers for a recording that's unique in Nina's catalog. Previously released originally on LP and cassette 1985 and CD in 1988 - all with older album covers.
Live archive release. The First Lady of Song returns to Berlin, Home of her legendary concerts. Recorded in 1962 but never released, hear the most popular jazz singer of all time deliver an iconic performance at Sportpalast Berlin for the first time. This recording finds Ella and her band at the top of their game recorded in high fidelity stereo. With only two songs repeated from her hit record "Mack The Knife" two years earlier, this undiscovered recording stands on it's own.
Throughout her career, Nina's music has inspired audiences of all ages, races, and nationalities. Created with the newest generation of Nina Simone fans in mind, Great Women of Song features the best of the best. Miss Simone's most loved and notable hits assembled in one package. From the evergreen track "Feeling Good," to the mysteriously romantic remake of "I Put a Spell on You" and many more, the album is the gift that will keep on giving.
Born out of her time on the road, Samara Joy took her touring band into legendary Van Gelder Studios in February of 2024. This record, appropriately entitled Portrait, is a collection of standards (as well as one original) and features her singular voice, alongside arrangements from this tight-knit young group. The recording tells the story of the community she's created with a new generation of young players and is evocative of the energy of her incredible live show.
Vinyl LP pressing. Peggy Lee had a wide-ranging and diverse career as a singer, songwriter and actress. Tony Bennett called her "the female Frank Sinatra," and Frank Sinatra said that she "should be studied by all vocalists." The focus of this collection is the jazz-oriented recordings Lee made for Decca Records from 1952-56 and includes several tracks from her stellar album, Black Coffee.
Double vinyl LP pressing. The original soundtrack to Minions: The Rise of Gru promises another exciting installment in the Minions franchise. Produced by Jack Antonoff and filled to the brim with a star-studded list of artists, you can expect a very funky listening experience.
Deluxe Edition includes the single, "Udhero Na," featuring Anoushka Shankar. On Arooj Aftab's breakthrough album, Vulture Prince, her remarkable voice is backed by a team of renowned musicians that transport listeners to worlds once known. Intimate compositions unveil mystical passage into Aftab's emotionally gripping, symphonic world - vast with colorful sounds that are transcendent of genre.
Official soundtrack to the 2024 Gary Hustwit documentary 'Eno' - the definitive documentary about visionary musician and artist Brian Eno, and a ground-breaking generative film that's different every time it's shown. The official soundtrack features 17 tracks from throughout Eno's prolific recording career, including 3 previously unreleased recordings.
Charlie Parker - "Bird In Kansas City" / This new set of rare Charlie Parker recordings dating from between 1941-1951, most of them never having been heard before and some never even having been known to exist, chronicle Bird's evolution from a blossoming soloist with the Jay McShann Band into a brilliant improviser who dominated the jazz landscape for decades to come. In addition to two unreleased 78s with the McShann band, this set offers two sets of private recordings made with local musicians and a very relaxed-sounding Parker. Verve Label Group; Verve; Jazz
Vinyl LP pressing. Born out of her time on the road, Samara Joy took her touring band into legendary Van Gelder Studios in February of 2024. This record, appropriately entitled Portrait, is a collection of standards (as well as one original) and features her singular voice, alongside arrangements from this tight-knit young group. The recording tells the story of the community she's created with a new generation of young players and is evocative of the energy of her incredible live show.
Double vinyl LP pressing. Deluxe Edition includes the single, "Udhero Na," featuring Anoushka Shankar. On Arooj Aftab's breakthrough album, Vulture Prince, her remarkable voice is backed by a team of renowned musicians that transport listeners to worlds once known. Intimate compositions unveil mystical passage into Aftab's emotionally gripping, symphonic world - vast with colorful sounds that are transcendent of genre.
The timeless artistry of Billie Holiday is something that every generation gets to discover for themselves. The iconic songs on this collection showcase Holiday's unique ability to infuse every lyric with unparalleled emotion and depth. With her distinctive voice and incomparable phrasing, Holiday remains an enduring performer and a powerful influence on generations of musicians. Great Women Of Song is a testament to Holiday's profound legacy and an essential addition to any music collection.
Vinyl LP pressing. Verve Records releases the latest editions in it's breakout Great Women of Song series, which pays homage to the ground-breaking work and lasting impact of some of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Like her idol Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae could own a ballad and make it all her own. She could also swing every bit as hard as her other main influence, Ella Fitzgerald. Coming up during the bebop era and under the musical sway of Thelonious Monk, Carmen made a series of recordings for the Decca label that would cement her reputation and launch a career that close to 50 years. Whether in small groups or backed by a studio orchestra, Carmen McRae recorded definitive versions of songs that make up the backbones of jazz and the Great American Songbook.
Vinyl LP pressing. 2024 release. Night Reign is the fourth studio album by Pakistani singer and composer Arooj Aftab. The album features contributions from musicians including Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily, Moor Mother, and Thompson's father Chocolate Genius, Inc.
Official soundtrack to the 2024 Gary Hustwit documentary 'Eno' - the definitive documentary about visionary musician and artist Brian Eno, and a ground-breaking generative film that's different every time it's shown. The official soundtrack features 17 tracks from throughout Eno's prolific recording career, including 3 previously unreleased recordings.
Astrud Gilberto - After making her professional debut as the cool, breathy voice behind the historic 1964 crossover smash "The Girl from Ipanema," Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto became a major force in popularizing the bossa nova sound. Her understated yet magnetic delivery is spotlighted on this collection, showcasing her instantly recognizable approach to songs.
The unforgettable sound of Sarah Vaughan is captured in this collection of essential recordings. From the swinging hits, "Lullaby Of Birdland" and "It's Crazy", to her best-loved recordings, including "Misty" and "Broken-Hearted Melody", this album highlights Vaughan's impeccable phrasing, emotional depth and remarkable range. Whether backed by a trio or a full orchestra, singing hits of the day or jazz standards, every track serves to remind us why Sarah Vaughan is still known as 'The Divine One'.
CHRONICLES: 60 YEARS OF THE CHIEFTAINS - 2CD/1DVD - Chronicles: 60 years of The Chieftains, is a stunning career retrospective featuring tracks from across the band's discography, from their first album Chieftains 1 through their most recent studio album Voice of Ages. Includes collaborations with The Rolling Stones, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Van Morrison and Sinead O'Connor, and previously unreleased recordings from Live at The Royal Albert Hall, Live at The Cambridge Folk Festival, and footage and recordings from the BBC and RTE archives.
Wicked (Original Cast Recording) Green/Black 2 LP / 15th Anniversary Edition includes the original cast recording, plus 4 bonus tracks featuring live performances by Pentatonix, Ariana Grande, Adam Lambert with Ledisi, and a new recording by Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. 2 LP set pressed on green/black split color vinyl.
2017 release. Let Love Rule is another captivating album from Verve Records recording artist and nine-time Grammy nominated powerhouse Ledisi. This compilation of soul stirring, genre bending music fuses together both contemporary and traditional R&B. Let Love Rule redefines Ledisi's sound, while still featuring her trademark vocals, echoing everything from '70s-style soul to 21st century bounce. Executive produced by Ledisi and longtime collaborator Rex Rideout, with tracks from DJ Camper, BJ the Chicago Kid, Kirk Franklin and John Legend. Let Love Rule will engage listeners, captivate their hearts, and move their souls with every listen.
