This is part of a series of releases on the Naxos label devoted to the 40 symphonies of Michael Haydn, younger brother of Franz Joseph. These have been commercially successful, and it's easy to see why: there's music of unsuspected high quality here, and you can see why the younger Haydn's work was taken for Mozart's in several cases for decades, and why Mozart, who was spare in his praise of other composers, bestowed it upon this one. All four of these symphonies are in the three-movement form that Mozart had mostly left behind by the late 1770s and 1780s (when the Haydn works were composed), but the individual movements are quite confidently handled, with the elegant but harmonically wide-ranging slow movements perhaps the best of the lot.

Owen Rees leads early-music consort Contrapunctus alongside The Choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford in performances of John Taverner’s masterwork, the Missa Gloria tibi trinitas. A virtuosic work, it has pride of place in the Forrest-Heyther partbooks (in the Bodleian Library in Oxford), which it has been variously argued originated at Cardinal College or at the Chapel Royal.It might well have been heard on Trinity Sunday in the chapel of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey’s palace at Hampton Court.

Music Director of Tafelmusik from 1981 to 2014, Jeanne Lamon was loved by audiences, and praised by critics in Europe and North America for her virtuosity as a violinist and her brilliant musical leadership. Under her direction, Tafelmusik achieved international stature with over 80 recordings to its name, and with tours to over 350 international cities including invitations to the most prestigious concert halls and festivals in the world.

The Lovin' Spoonful's fourth album, Everything Playing, was made under trying circumstances. Musically, the Sgt. Pepper/Summer of Love era had made the Spoonful's good-time, jugband approach obsolete, and chief songwriter John Sebastian had to try to keep up. Personally, the group had suffered the disaster of a drug bust that resulted in the departure of lead guitarist Zal Yanovsky, who was replaced in August 1967 by Jerry Yester. Despite these problems, Sebastian was able to turn out a good album paced by its three Top 40 hits, "Six O'Clock," "She Is Still a Mystery," and the deceptively comic "Money," in which he castigated financial aspects of the music industry. Also excellent were "Boredom" and "Younger Generation," which Sebastian later would sing at Woodstock…

Power Paladin’s "Beyond the Reach of Enchantment" takes you on a mythic adventure through eight vibrant tracks. Building on their debut, the band offers a more mature, expansive sound while maintaining their signature energy. Mixed by Haukur Hannes and mastered by Frank de Jong, this album features pristine, powerful production. Inspired by heroes like Iron Maiden, Dio, and Helloween, Power Paladin’s fantasy-driven storytelling is brought to life with artwork by James Child. A majestic addition to modern power metal, this record invites listeners into a world of magic and legend.

Epiphany: The Best Of Chaka Khan is a 1996 compilation that showcases the versatility and enduring impact of Chaka Khan across soul, R&B, funk, and disco. The collection spans her work from solo hits to key recordings that highlight her powerful vocal range and expressive delivery. Known for her dynamic presence and ability to blend genres effortlessly, Chaka Khan's performances here move between energetic funk-driven tracks and deeply emotional ballads. The album reflects her evolution as an artist from the late 1970s through the 1990s, capturing both her commercial success and her influence on contemporary R&B and soul music. Each track emphasizes her signature vocal intensity, rhythmic precision, and emotional depth, making the compilation a comprehensive overview of her legacy.

Working Nights is a 2007 release by Trus'me on Fat City, presenting a deep and groove-oriented blend of house, disco, and funk-influenced electronic music. The album is built around stripped-down rhythmic foundations, warm basslines, and a raw, analog-inspired production style that reflects both classic club aesthetics and modern underground sensibilities. Across its tracks, it maintains a consistent late-night atmosphere, balancing hypnotic repetition with subtle funk textures and soulful undertones. The record is often associated with the revival of deep house and disco-influenced electronic production in the mid-2000s, focusing on groove and mood rather than overt melodic complexity.