Various Artists - Jazz 10: Boogie Woogie / VariousThere is no single kind of music that led to the creation of Jazz. Instead, the genre evolved, and continues to evolve, from diverse musical avenues. Following the popularity of swing music in the 1930's, Boogie Woogie with it's characteristic walking bass pattern captivated audiences and dancers. Performed by pianists like Count Basie and Meade Lux Lewis, this exciting rhythm provides as Basie said "four heavy beats to a bar, and no cheating."

Toots Camarata

making his British operatic debut to such remarkable effect that The Times referred to him as 'Europe's most spectacular new opera star'

'(Gramophone)

could provide inspiration and nourishment for his own music

the fifth album from avant-garde Metal band Imperial Triumphant

still led by original members Henry Paul and Monte Yoho

and the label pays tribute to him with this 7CD collection of previously unreleased recordings of solo

Jakob Lindberg - Lute Music II

Some of the tracks sound like they were recorded in someone's bedroom

The B Side finds Mr Brown Eyed Soul taking on the Billy Stewart classic "Sitting In The Park" and giving the original a run for it's money

Zion) presents a new album entitled Waxing Moon

We are probably looking at her most intimate work