Working primarily within the context of a trio, the renowned pianist has set the standard by which rhythm and improvisation are incorporated with space, silence and volume. Coinciding with the jazz pioneer's 50th anniversary of life in the spotlight comes Nature, a joint venture between Atlantic and the Paris-based Birdology label. Gorgeously evocative, the album blends straight-ahead jazz with the sounds of the Caribbean on a mix of fresh originals and standards.
The Clown introduced two of Mingus' finest compositions in the driving, determined "Haitian Fight Song" and the '40s-flavored "Reincarnation of a Lovebird," a peaceful but melancholy tribute to Charlie Parker; Mingus would return to both throughout his career.
Charles Mingus's consummate musicianship made live performance a tricky undertaking, his perfectionism often clashing with variables he couldn't fully control. In this set at Carnegie Hall, his gift as an arranger is most evident, his artful renditions of two Duke Ellington songs acting as a conversation between two musical giants, instead of just a retelling. Known to be thunderous, he was often just electrifying.
After working with high-calibre artists like Wynton Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut has released his third album. The jazz pianist touches upon hymn, Jelly-Roll Morton bebop, slow blues and early jazz gumbo. Considering the fact that Cyrus holds the record at Gavin for the most jazz radio adds in 1 week, radio should definitely respond to tracks like "Cooldaddy's Perspective," "Whoopie," Grandma's Blues" and "My Song in the Night." [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand].
Widely regarded as one of today's most inventive and adventurous guitarists, Ribot reassembles his celebrated Los Cubanos Postizos - that is, fake Cubans - for this much anticipated 2nd release. Including bassist Brad Jones (Jazz Passangers), percussionist EJ Rodriguez (Miami Sound Machine), John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood) and drummer Robert Rodriguez (Miami Sound Machine)along with new members Anthony Coleman, Elliot Sharp, Gary Lucas, Steve Nieve and Eszter Balint. A very entertaining line-up and release, indeed!
This debut Atlantic release teams the 2 finest jazz trombone players of their generation: Wycliffe Gordon, part of the Wynton Marsalis Septet and member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Ron Westray, also a Lincoln Center member, known for his work with pianist Marcus Roberts. With a performing cast that includes Marcus Roberts, bassist Reginald Veal and drummer Herlin Riley, these 11 tracks (recorded in New Orleans) span a wide range of traditional styles - from blues to be bop to New Orleans swing.
A game-changer in jazz and an RIAA-certified Gold classic, Giant Steps marks John Coltrane's legendary Atlantic Records debut, featuring some of his most iconic compositions-including the groundbreaking title track "Giant Steps" and the soulful "Naima." Now pressed locally on 180-gram premium-quality vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing's new plant in Oxnard, California, as part of Rhino's exclusive Rhino Reserve line.
Quadraphonic sound, or 4.0 surround sound, utilizes four audio channels connected to four speakers positioned at the corners of a listening space. The multi-tracked audio is mixed dimensional, immersing the listener in an expansive soundscape. Quadio is a Blu-ray with 192/24 resolution Quadraphonic and Hi-Res Stereo mixes transferred from the original half-inch four-channel masters.
Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook features music and lyrics by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by playwright Bekah Brunstetter (writer and producer on NBC's This Is Us, The Cake). Produced by Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (Aida, The Wiz), with choreography by Katie Spelman (Associate Choreographer on Moulin Rouge! The Musical). While Michaelson has released nine studio albums, including multiple gold and platinum singles over her 17-year career, this marks her first Cast Recording.
2024 release. Atlantic Records is proud to raise the curtain on Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official musical companion to the 6x Tony Award-nominated new musical from award-winning singer-songwriter Shaina Taub."I grew up in rural Vermont listening obsessively to Broadway cast albums on the boombox in my bedroom, " said Shaina Taub when the album was first announced in April following the show's official opening. "To get to make one of my own with this miraculous cast and orchestra is beyond my wildest childhood dreams. I'm so grateful to Atlantic Records for making it possible, and am so excited to share these songs and this story with the world."Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording) includes the groundbreaking show's powerful call to arms, "The March (We Demand Equality)." The album also includes standout tracks such as "Great American Bitch, " "If We Were Married, " "Worth It" and "Ladies."Now playing at Broadway's Music Box Theatre, Suffs recently received six nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards, including a nomination for "Best Musical." Taub was nominated for "Best Book of a Musical" and "Best Original Score, " while Nikki M. James, who plays Ida B. Wells, was nominated for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical." Additional nominations went to Leigh Silverman for "Best Direction of a Musical" and Paul Tazewell for "Best Costume Design of a Musical." In addition, Suffs was recently honored with three Outer Critics Circle Awards, including "Outstanding New Broadway Musical, " "Outstanding Book of a Musical" (Shaina Taub), and "Outstanding Score" (Shaina Taub).Hailed by New York Magazine as "smart, witty, and teeming with mighty performances, " Suffs boldly explores the victories and failures of a struggle for equality that's far from over. Suffs stars book writer, composer, and lyricistShaina Taubin the role of Alice Paul, making history as only the second woman ever to write the book, music, lyrics and star in her own Broadway musical. Taub is an Obie Award-winning, Emmy Award-nominated songwriter and winner of the Kleban Prize, the Fred Ebb Award, the Jonathan Larson Grant, and the NYCLU's Michael Friedman Freedom Award for activism. She created and starred in acclaimed musical adaptations ofTwelfth NightandAs You Like Itat Shakespeare in the Park. She has released three solo albums and is currently signed to Atlantic Records.
Originally released in October 2004, Trans-Siberian Orchestra's The Lost Christmas Eve celebrates it's 20th Year Anniversary. Appearing for the first time ever on vinyl, this album version includes 2024 Remastered Audio, and is available on 2xLP format. This is the final installment of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Famed Christmas Trilogy and continues the traditions of it's predecessors with a musical arrangement of loss and redemption, featuring holiday favorites "Wizards in Winter", "Christmas Canon Rock", "Faith Noel" and many more.
Atlantic Records & Universal Pictures are proud to announce Twisters: The Album - the star-studded musical companion to Twisters, a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister. The unprecedented 29-track album features brand new tracks from Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Megan Moroney, Shania Twain, Tyler Childers and many more. From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones franchises, Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar ® nominated writer-director of Minari, and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing), Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) and Anthony Ramos (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) as equal forces, with opposing motivations, who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes.
Vinyl LP pressing. Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook features music and lyrics by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by playwright Bekah Brunstetter (writer and producer on NBC's This Is Us, The Cake). Produced by Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (Aida, The Wiz), with choreography by Katie Spelman (Associate Choreographer on Moulin Rouge! The Musical). The cast of The Notebook features Tony Award®-winner Maryann Plunkett as Older Allie, Dorian Harewood as Older Noah, Joy Woods as Middle Allie, Ryan Vasquez as Middle Noah, Jordan Tyson as Younger Allie, John Cardoza as Younger Noah, Andre´a Burns as Mother/Nurse Lori, Carson Stewart as Johnny/Fin. Playing various roles are Yassmin Alers, Alex Benoit, Chase Del Rey, Hillary Fisher, Jerome Harmann-Hardeman, Dorcas Leung, Happy McPartlin, Juliette Ojeda, Kim Onah, Charles E. Wallace and Charlie Webb. While Michaelson has released nine studio albums, including multiple gold and platinum singles over her 17-year career, this marks her first Cast Recording.
ELLINGTON, DUKE / NEW ORLEANS SUITE (QUADIO) Blu-ray audio edition. Quadraphonic sound, or 4. 0 surround sound, utilizes four audio channels connected to four speakers positioned at the corners of a listening space. The multi-tracked audio is mixed dimensional, immersing the listener in an expansive soundscape. Duke Ellington was commissioned to create the NEW ORLEANS SUITE for the 1970 New Orleans Jazz Festival, marking his final recording with saxophonist Johnny Hodges. The record is regarded as one of Ellington's greatest works, incorporating Creole influences. He won the 1970 GRAMMY® Award for Best Jazz Performance by a Big Band and received a nomination for Best Instrumental Composition.
You may Start in "Soulsville USA", but you'll end in the "Land of 1000 Dances" with this collection from the great, the "Wicked" Wilson Pickett. It includes instantly recognizable hits like "Mustang Sally" and "In The Midnight Hour" alongside covers that Pickett has made all his own like "Engine #9" and The Beatles "Hey Jude." Vinyl LP pressing.
