This time around we have four complete classic albums presenting Ray as a jazz performer, R&B performer and as an exciting live performer with 'The Great Ray Charles', 'At Newport', 'The Genius of Ray Charles' and 'Ray Charles in Person'.
These is nothing new to be said about the inimitable Ray Charles that hasn't been said many times before, so simply sit back and listen to the genius in person.

The milestone 500th release from Lemongrassmusic is a comprehensive compilation featuring 50 meticulously selected tracks produced in recent years. This release commemorates the label's twenty-year evolution as a cohesive creative ecosystem. The compilation centers on a harmonious blend of genres, including Downtempo, Ambient, Lounge, and Chillout. By showcasing a global array of artists, the project underscores the label's commitment to aesthetic beauty, artistic experimentation, and stylistic diversity. The edition serves as both a definitive historical archive and an invitation to immersive meditation within complex sonic landscapes.

Er kann’s ja selbst kaum fassen. Im zarten Alter von fast 66 Jahren erlebt Udo Lindenberg seinen, sagen wir: vierten Frühling und die kommerziell erfolgreichste Phase einer Ausnahmekarriere. Mit Stark Wie Zwei und MTV Unplugged konnte der große deutsche Pop-Pionier noch einmal an ein junges Publikum andocken, das nun bestimmt auch ältere Schmuckstücke des Meisters kennenlernen möchte. Wie sie der zweite Fünfer-Pack der Original Album Serie mit einem kompakten Blick in die späten 1970er-Jahre offeriert. Am Anfang steht freilich mit „Panik-Udo / No Panic On The Titanic“ der Beweis, dass die Perlen des ganz frühen Andrea Doria-Lindenberg auch in englischer Sprache glänzen. Genau andersherum funktionieren dann die Alben Lindenbergs Rock Revue und „Der Detektiv“. Hier gelingt es ihm immer noch erstaunlich gut,

Long-standing, Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 as 'The Tornados'. They changed their name to 'The Golden Earrings' in 1963, then shortened it to 'Golden Earring' in 1969. Known amongst their fans as just 'The Earring'. Their first single, 'Please Go', was released in September 1965.

Bruce Springsteen Among rock music's most iconic figures, Bruce Springsteen often feels like the one who loves and believes in rock & roll the most, eager to re-create the breathless emotions it brings out in him. Embracing the pleasures of the sounds of AM radio in the 1950s and '60s (garage rock, British Invasion, R&B, blue-eyed soul, emotional teen pop) with the literacy of the singer/songwriter movement and a fierce desire to document the lives of the blue-collar world in which he grew up, Springsteen's music was always a grand, ambitious amalgam. (He once said he dreamed of making an album with words like Bob Dylan, sounding like Phil Spector, and with vocals like Roy Orbison.) His sound found full flower on 1973's eclectic The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle (which introduced his most important backing group, the E Street Band), and he rose to stardom with 1975's streetwise, sweeping Born to Run. 1978's Darkness on the Edge of Town and 1980's The River marked a thematic shift, as his songs addressed the malaise of the working class, whose dreams had begun slipping out of reach.

Mit dabei sind Giovanni Zarrella, Mark Forster, Ina Bredehorn alias Deine Cousine, Der Graf von Unheilig, Alina Süggeler (Frontfrau von Frida Gold) sowie Rapper Tream, der im Schlager‑Pop zuhause ist.

A two-CD, 53-track set that includes for the first time ever the A and B side of every single the group released, all in their impossible-to-find-on-CD original U.S. mono single mixes. But this one-of-a-kind collection—which is remastered by Aaron Kannowski, the engineer responsible for our other acclaimed collections of singles by fellow Dunhill label acts The Grass Roots and Steppenwolf—doesn’t stop with The Mamas and the Papas’ singles. It also includes the solo single sides that group members Mama Cass Elliot, Denny Doherty and John Phillips cut for the Dunhill and ABC labels, again in their rare, original single mixes. Many of the solo singles and B-sides have never been on CD, let alone in their single mixes; plus, over the course of listening to this set (which clocks in at over 150 minutes), you’ll hear such legendary songs as “Monday, Monday,” “California Dreamin’,” “Creeque Alley,” “I Saw Her Again,” “Words of Love,” “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” “Glad to Be Unhappy,” “Dedicated to the One I Love,” and “It’s Getting Better” exactly as folks heard them over the radio back in those halcyon days.

Known for his mariachi-inspired easy listening sound, trumpeter Herb Alpert is one of the most successful instrumental performers in pop history. He is also one of the entertainment industry's canniest businessmen, having co-founded A&M Records – a label that ranks among the most prosperous artist-owned companies ever established – with partner Jerry Moss. Collection includes: The Lonely Bull (1962); South Of The Border (1964); Whipped Cream & Other Delights (1965); !!Going Places!! (1965); What Now My Love (1966); S.R.O (1966); The Beat Of The Brass (1968); Rise (1979); Fandango (1982); Bullish (1984); Keep Your Eye On Me (1987); Classics, Volume 1 (1987); Steppin' Out (Featuring Lani Hall) (2013); In The Mood (2014); Come Fly With Me (2015).

This luxury bounded box (13x13x2″) contain 12 CD for a total of 236 tracks, almost all the live tracks recorded by Billie Holiday along her career. It’s an essential item for those who want to explore this side of her discography. It contains almost all the tracks mentioned below in this live discography.

A much-needed look at an overlooked side of the genius of Quincy Jones – not his jazz work, not his productions for famous soul artists, but instead his huge legacy of soundtrack material – a part of Q's career that really took off in the 60s! By the time he started working in films, Jones had already had a decade under his belt as one of the hippest arrangers, leaders, and composers in jazz – and the film business really respected those talents, and allowed Quincy to bring some really fresh styles into play – modes that really opened up the vibe of American cinema, and also paved the way for the funky styles of the 70s! As that decade approached, Jones left behind the cinema to take on some more higher-profile records of his own – but all the charms of those great albums can be found here at their roots – in this stunning collection of soundtrack material, some of which has never been on CD. The package is way more than just a sampler – and includes an album's worth of material from the films The Pawnbroker, Slender Thread, Mirage, The Deadly Affair, In The Heat Of The Night, In Cold Blood, Walk Don't Run, The Italian Job, Lost Man, and John & Mary – plus two versions of the love theme from The Getaway, and a bonus CD with 18 tracks – titled Q's highlights, and featuring tracks from his Mercury records – plus more by Billy Preston, Arthur Prysock, Bill Cosby, Shirley Horn, Letta Mbulu, Toots Thielemans, and others. Even features the "Sanford & Son" and "Ironside" themes!

An outstanding nine CD collection of rare jazz, blues, country, pop, cowboy, march, ragtime, vaudeville and gospel recordings that form our musical legacy, compiled by jazz historian Allen Lowe. More than10 hours of music in a presentation slipcase with a 127 page booklet containing many photos and a wealth of interesting information about the music. Space here only permits artist and song title listings of the first 4 CD's in the 9 CD set.

Collection includes: Private Dancer (1984); Break Every Rule (1986); Foreign Affair (1989); Wildest Dreams (1996); Twenty Four Seven (1999); Tina! (2008).

Pillow Talk - Miki Sings The Classics is a 2006 album by acclaimed American R&B and soul vocalist Miki Howard, released through Shanachie. The record is a tribute-style collection in which Howard interprets a selection of well-known soul, pop, and R&B classics, reimagining them through her expressive vocal delivery and smooth contemporary production. Known for her rich tone and emotional phrasing, Howard brings a mature and intimate feel to each track, blending traditional soul influences with modern adult contemporary arrangements. The album features reinterpretations of iconic songs such as “I Can’t Stand the Rain,” “Pillow Talk,” and “Misty Blue,” each delivered with a refined balance of respect for the originals and her own distinctive vocal identity. Across the project, the production remains understated, allowing her voice to take center stage while highlighting the emotional depth of the material. Pillow Talk serves as both a celebration of classic R&B songwriting and a showcase of Miki Howard’s enduring artistry and interpretive skill.

Chrystabell's Midnight Star is a mesmerizing album that showcases her unique vocal style and genre-bending sound. With a mix of electronic and pop elements, this record takes listeners on a sonic journey through a world of euphoria and introspection. From the atmospheric soundscapes to the infectious beats, each track is a testament to Chrystabell's innovative approach to music. Overall, Midnight Star is a captivating album that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

»24/7« ist Maite Kelly pur. Ein Album wie ein Rohdiamant. Voll ungeschliffener und rauer Schönheit. Eine leidenschaftliche, respektvolle und intensive Hommage – ein Album von Frau zu Frau.