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On this album, the London Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano capture two British masterpieces that continue to astonish and inspire. Journey through the cosmos with Gustav Holst's beloved Planets suite. From the relentless energy of Mars, the Bringer of War to the jubilant optimism of Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, the work remains one of the most visionary creations of the 20th century. The voyage concludes in mystery with Neptune, the Mystic, featuring the voices of Tenebrae in a wordless, otherworldly chorus. Arnold Bax's Tintagel closes the album with a sweeping portrait of Cornwall's rugged coastline. Inspired by a visit to the legendary castle in 1917, Bax's symphonic poem evokes windswept cliffs, ancient history and mythology in music that surges like the sea itself.

The "[Everything Jazz - Vol.5 ECM Edition]" collection stands as an essential, high-fidelity offering for any serious jazz enthusiast, compiling fifty carefully curated, generation-spanning masterpieces from the renowned ECM label that have earned acclaim both internationally and in Japan. What truly elevates this set is the commitment to superb technical brilliance; presented on the Ultimate High Quality CD (UHQCD) format-often for the first time-and enhanced with the Green Color Label Coat specification, these reissues promise pristine audio fidelity, faithfully reproducing the original master recordings with astonishing clarity. Beyond the cutting-edge sound, the collection adds substantial value with detailed booklets featuring brand-new liner notes and artist comments for each work, making this an indispensable, comprehensive package that blends timeless classics with definitive sound quality, ready for you to discover your next destined masterpiece.

Vinyl LP pressing. "Coltrane" is the John Coltrane's debut album as a leader, meaning this is the first time he was the primary artist, leading the session occurred just after his period with Miles Davis. Earlier in 1957, Coltrane had been fired by Davis (in April) over drug-related problems, then spent time in Philadelphia dealing with those issues. Musically, though his mature, iconic style was still developing, you can see him stretching: a real work with complex standards and original compositions, experimenting with phrasing and the form. Released in October 1957 (recorded May 31, 1957 at Van Gelder Studio in New Jersey) the album didn't make a major splash on release, Coltrane was still mostly known as Miles Davis's sideman and briefly as a member of Thelonious Monk's quartet. Prestige Records wasn't promoting him heavily; they were more focused on Miles, Rollins, and others. But what critics called "first glimpse" of Coltrane will be in future an important record valued as the document of his emerging sound, especially his work with harmony, phrasing, and that "sheets of sound" style that he'd refine later. A mix of tradition and forward-looking impulses Gives us the early seeds of the Coltrane sound: intensity, harmonic exploration, spiritual searching.

The Jazz Platinum 1100 - Jazz Expo 2025-2026' is a special, limited-time campaign where 19 record labels, ranging from prestigious to unique, have gathered to offer a curated selection of 187 jazz titles, including both classic staples and hidden masterpieces. Solid. 2025.

Also released as "Soul Pioneers" (reissue title, with different artwork in the 1960s/70s), "Milt Jackson Quartet" is one of most important album of this fantastic vibraphone player and composer discovered from Dizzy Gillespie in a small New York club and introduced from him to the major musical figures of 52nd Street. "Milt Jackson Quartet" was recorded in May 1955 at Rudy Van Gelder's Hackensack studio: the sound is warm and intimate, especially for vibraphone and have as personnel also Horace Silver, Percy Heath and Connie Kay. This is an interesting lineup because it includes Jackson, Heath, Kay who are parts of the Modern Jazz Quartet, but here with Horace Silver (at that time closely associated with the nascent hard bop / bop movement). A true blend of lyricism and swing. Milt Jackson's naturally swinging vibraphone style draws from both gospel and bebop and he made the vibraphone take a decisive step forward, towards the absolute solo realisation of the instrument. With a more muted sound, a more flexible playing style, and extensive use of vibrato, Milt Jackson has successfully distinguished himself from the influence of Lionel Hampton making it become one of the most brilliant vibraphonists in the history of jazz.

The Jazz Platinum 1100 - Jazz Expo 2025-2026' is a special, limited-time campaign where 19 record labels, ranging from prestigious to unique, have gathered to offer a curated selection of 187 jazz titles, including both classic staples and hidden masterpieces. Solid. 2025.

In Colorado based ensemble COmpass REsonance (CORE), Violinist Vadim Gluzman found a group that shared his artistic values, and they now have a close working relationship. Combining the music of J.S. Bach and Valentyn Silvestrov in one program offers another example of kindred spirits. The three works by Silvestrov presented on this album are influenced by and dedicated to Bach himself. More importantly, though separated by centuries, the music of Bach and Silvestrov is united by purity, spirituality, and clarity of expression. Together, they offer hope, solace, and a sense of balance in today's turbulent world.

Waltz for Debby was recorded June 25, 1961 live at the Village Vanguard jazz club. The place acoustics played a big role: the small, triangular basement club naturally produced a warm, close-up sound. They were used portable Ampex tape machines with relatively few microphones - one near the piano, one for bass, one for drums, plus a room mic to capture the club's natural ambiance. This minimalist setup is part of why the recording still sounds intimate and natural. Bill Evans (that had a two-week engagement at the Village Vanguard with his trio) and producer Orrin Keepnews (Riverside Records co-founder) decided to capture a single Sunday of live performances in afternoon and evening sets. Result was high-quality material for two albums: "Sunday at the Village Vanguard" released first, 1961 and "Waltz for Debby" released the next year, 1962. The title track is a gentle, lyrical waltz Evans originally composed in 1956 as a musical portrait of his young niece, Debby. All compositions included feels Evans transforms them into deeply personal statements, with the the title track serving as the emotional centerpiece. A fantastic trio's telepathic communication, especially between Evans and bassist Scott LaFaro that tragically died in a car accident just 10 days after the recording at age 25. Widely regarded as one of the greatest piano trio albums of all time, "Waltz for Debby" showcases Evans' approach to the trio format, where bass and drums are not just accompaniment but equal partners in dialogue and these show how fluid and spontaneous was the trio himself.

Dave Brubeck described this album as a "jazz interpretation" of Miro's painting used in first cover and as inspiration ties into a tradition of connecting visual art and jazz. The album did well commercially: it reached #8 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., the single "Unsquare Dance" reached #74 on the Billboard Hot 100, Critics often view this as a strong follow-up to "Time Out", because it continues experimentation but with new textures, meters, and moods. Brubeck conceived of it as a kind of musical reflection of abstract art by structuring the album around increasing time-signature complexity (3/4 up to 9/8), He further pushed beyond what was common in jazz at the time for an exercise in how changing meter affects mood, feel, improvisation. Each piece is a standalone experiment, inspired by rhythms Brubeck heard while touring internationally. Released: November 1961, the album was recorded over two sessions in May and June 1961 at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City with the sessions featured the "classic" lineup of the quartet, known for their cohesive sound and innovative approach to jazz.

The Jazz Platinum 1100 - Jazz Expo 2025-2026' is a special, limited-time campaign where 19 record labels, ranging from prestigious to unique, have gathered to offer a curated selection of 187 jazz titles, including both classic staples and hidden masterpieces. Solid. 2025.

Lucia di Lammermoor is one of the most iconic works of the bel canto repertoire, showcasing Gaetano Donizetti's masterful blend of lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity. Based on Walter Scott's novel The Bride of Lammermoor, the opera tells a haunting tale of love, political rivalry, and psychological collapse. At it's heart lies the tragic heroine Lucia (Lisette Oropesa), caught between familial duty and a forbidden love, whose descent into madness culminates in one of the most famous and demanding scenes in all of opera-the legendary 'mad scene'. What sets Lucia di Lammermoor apart is it's emotional depth paired with extraordinary vocal virtuosity. The opera demands immense technical precision, agility, and stamina from it's singers. Lucia's role, in particular, is a tour de force for any soprano, requiring crystalline coloratura, seamless legato, and the ability to convey both fragility and inner turmoil.

YSAYE: SIX SONATAS FOR SOLO VIOLIN

Japanese resissue, part of the Timeless 50th Anniversary (1975-2025) campaign. Ultra-Vybe. 2025.

Barcarolles & Dolly Suite - Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Celebrating his 75th birthday, piano legend Pascal Roge has recorded an album devoted to the music of Gabriel Faure. This is repertoire to which Roge brings a lifetime of experience, and in his hands the thirteen Barcarolles take on a charm of innocence which belies their fearsome technical challenges.

Jana IRMERT « Portals » Produced entirely from sounds recorded in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Colombia, Portals evokes the hidden world of sounds that lie beyond our perception. Whether concealed in ultra-sonic frequency registers or in the depths of the aquatic medium, these sounds bear witness to an unsuspected and teeming animal activity. Insects, frogs, bats and freshwater dolphins move about, hiding from our eyes and ears. Revealing this palette of sounds, in particular through transposition, and placing it back in the realm of the audible, Jana Irmert invites and guides us on a fascinating exploration of an unsuspected, speculative and non-human world of sound, which she exposes and recomposes in a way that is both respectful and personal, accompanying this teeming and fascinating sound material in a musical gesture of great clarity. Portals is an attempt to access the evocative power of an Amazonian forest on the brink of catastrophe, through a decentring of the listening experience delicately composed by Jana Irmert. 7038634357 « Rope » With uncommon mastery and precision, Rope unfolds in a suspended time that seems nonetheless ominous. As it's title suggests, Rope explores the formal figure of the rope, as an interweaving of synthetic and natural fibres that hold and amalgamate, held together by the forces of tension and friction. The rope itself, as Neo Gibson explains, is knotted at regular intervals along it's entire length, so that you can hang on to it. Rope unfolds slowly, evolving from the threshold of the perceptible towards denser, more ballasted electronic textures, but always on the brink of an upheaval to come. Then a melodic motif appears, seeming to carry within it an impossible consolation. In this respect, Rope balances strikingly between formal elegance, sonic gravity and an emotional charge that is almost uncontainable.

Japanese resissue, part of the Timeless 50th Anniversary (1975-2025) campaign. Ultra-Vybe. 2025.

From the "Jazz Masterpieces Best & More" series once released by EMI, 30 carefully selected works are being reissued on SHM-CD. None of the titles overlap with "Jazz Department Store" or "Everything Jazz"! - Universal. 2025.

To celebrate their 20th anniversary in style, Les Siecles and Francois-Xavier Roth have chosen to dazzle us with the distinctive colors of late nineteenth and early twentieth century Paris. This concert, recorded in the legendary surroundings of the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, explores shimmering orchestral works by Debussy, Lalo, Dukas and Roussel.

Green color label coating. Features the high-fidelity UHQCD format. *UHQCD (Ultimate High Quality CD) is an upgraded version of HQCD, a high fidelity CD format developed by Memory-Tech. Decca. 2025.

Everything Classics Vol. 4: Decca Edition - Green Label Series (Japan Import) A special installment in the acclaimed Everything Classics campaign, this Vol. 4 Decca Edition features iconic recordings from the Decca catalog presented with a distinctive green color label coating, echoing the legacy of classic LP designs. Each title in this collection is pressed in Japan using the UHQCD (Ultimate High Quality CD) format-an advanced, audiophile-grade disc format developed by Memory-Tech. UHQCD offers superior sound reproduction and compatibility with all standard CD players, delivering enhanced clarity, detail, and depth without requiring any special equipment. Experience timeless performances with elevated fidelity in this premium reissue campaign.

Following on from their recording of the sonatas for violin and obbligato harpsichord, Isabelle Faust and Kristian Bezuidenhout are now joined by Kristin von der Goltz for an exploration of the wonderful pieces Bach composed for violin and basso continuo. They reveal the full the elegance and poetry of these rarely recorded works.

Everything Classics Vol. 4: Decca Edition - Green Label Series (Japan Import) A special installment in the acclaimed Everything Classics campaign, this Vol. 4 Decca Edition features iconic recordings from the Decca catalog presented with a distinctive green color label coating, echoing the legacy of classic LP designs. Each title in this collection is pressed in Japan using the UHQCD (Ultimate High Quality CD) format-an advanced, audiophile-grade disc format developed by Memory-Tech. UHQCD offers superior sound reproduction and compatibility with all standard CD players, delivering enhanced clarity, detail, and depth without requiring any special equipment. Experience timeless performances with elevated fidelity in this premium reissue campaign.

Giuseppe Tartini's "Devil's Trill Sonata" is one of the most famous and dramatic violin sonatas of the Baroque era, known as much for the legend behind it as for it's technical brilliance. In this new collection from Alto, this famous work is paired with Tartini's "Didone abbandonata" sonata and Vivaldi's Five Double Violin Concertos. All performed by the legendary violinist David Oistrakh.

Green color label coating. Features the high-fidelity UHQCD format. *UHQCD (Ultimate High Quality CD) is an upgraded version of HQCD, a high fidelity CD format developed by Memory-Tech. Decca. 2025.