The German All Stars – Live at the Domicile (1971/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 01:13:58 minutes | 1,38 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © MPS
From 1965 to 1981 Munich’s Domicile jazz club was a mecca for international jazz. This live 1971 album brings together that period’s Who is Who of the German jazz scene.
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The Gerhard Ornig & Toms Rudzinskis Quartet – Locomotion! (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 34:03 minutes | 421 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Jersika Records
This certainly is one of the most powerful contemporary jazz albums the Latvian jazz scene has to offer. Trumpeter Gerhard Ornig, saxophonist Toms Rudzinskis, drummer Andris Buiķis and contrabassist Pat Cleaver have created original and contemporary jazz music that combines tradition-based yet contemporary, dynamic and energetic sound. The recording was made in an analogue manner on a tape with the musicians playing together in the same room.
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The Georgia Thunderbolts – Can We Get A Witness (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 54:19 minutes | 1,18 GB | Genre: Blues Rock, Southern Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Mascot Records
Whether it be on the banks of the Mississippi River or deep in the heart of the English countryside, rock ‘n’ roll lives, breathes, and burns on the outskirts. Hailing from Rome, GA, at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts rise up with a scorching signature style steeped in soulful southern swagger. On, Can We Get A Witness, their full-length debut for Mascot Records, the quintet—TJ Lyle [vocals, harp, piano], Riley Couzzourt [guitar], Logan Tolbert [guitar], Zach Everett [bass, keys], and Bristol Perry [drums]—conjure a tried-and-true spirit through a fresh fire.
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The George Duke Quartet – Jazz Workshop 1966 (2014/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 37:56 minutes | 366 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © MPS Classical
Just barely 20 at the time, pianist George Duke made his recording debut with a straight-ahead quartet also including the obscure bass trumpeter David Simmons, bassist John Heard and drummer George Walker. This was one of Duke’s very few all-standards sets, and he proved to be a fine hard bop/soul-jazz pianist; unfortunately, that phase would not last long. Highlights include “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes,” “Jeannine” and “Secret Love.” But by the time the pianist recorded his second date as a leader three years later, this particular George Duke would be history.
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Various Artists – Music for Elizabeth I – Court music from her reign (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 01:04:01 minutes | 631 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RobertoLorenz
Thank you to composer and music producer Roberto Lorenzo for writing this guest article for us to celebrate the release of his new album, “Music for Elizabeth I – Court music from her reign”, which came out on 21st November 2020.
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London Philharmonic Orchestra & Dirk Brossé – The Genius of Film Music: Hollywood Blockbusters 1980s to 2000s (Live) (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:36:43 minutes | 1,74 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Genius of Film Music: Hollywood Blockbusters 1980s to 2000s is the second compilation of film music on the LPO label. It joins LPO0086, which took music from films of the 1960s to 1980s. The two releases form a great set of some of the best film scores of the last 60 years, including well loved classics such as The Godfather, Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Psycho but also an opportunity to discover some less well known scores.
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The Gene Harris / Scott Hamilton Quintet – At Last (1990/2004)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 59:58 minutes | 1,19 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Concord Jazz
Originally released in 1990, this spectacular album boasts the allstar cast of bassist Ray Brown, guitarist Herb Ellis (Oscar Peterson Trio), saxophonist Scott Hamilton, piano great Gene Harris (Ray Brown Trio), and drum legend Harold Jones (Duke Ellington, Count Basie). This hi-res release lends a startling sense of depth and detail to the sound, making for an immensely enjoyable and intimate listen.
If anyone ever asks you what jazz is, words won’t do. Just play this music. -Nat Hentoff, former music columnist of The Washington Post and The New Yorker
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The Gaslamp Killer – Heart Math (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 47:36 minutes | 528 MB | Genre: Psychedelic, World, Electronic, Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Cuss Records
After a short hiatus, The Gaslamp Killer has returned with turbulent, moody, and gorgeous symphonies on his third full-length album, Heart Math. An intense and emotional masterpiece, it reaffirms why he remains one of the best DJs and instrumental hip-hop producers of his generation. This is a work conceived and creative with every last ounce of love and pain, all of it made in turmoil and psychic unrest, with music providing the only form of solace or opportunity to find even a fleeting moment of happiness. It is as pure as catharsis gets. Heart music to survive a season in hell.
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The Gap Band – Gap Band V – Jammin’ (1983/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 47:08 minutes | 1,95 GB | Genre: R&B, Soul, Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Mercury Records
Gap Band V- Jammin’ is the seventh album (contrary to the title) by The Gap Band, released in 1983 on Total Experience Records. The album was reissued on CD in 1997, by Mercury Records. In 2009 the album was remastered by PTG Records including “Party Train” (Special Dance Mix).
The album reached #2 on the Black Albums chart and #28 on the Pop Albums chart. The album produced the singles “Party Train” (#3 R&B) and “Jam the Motha'” (#16 R&B). Other less successful singles include “Shake A Leg”, “I’m Ready (If You’re Ready)” (which were both released as remixes); and the UK only released singles “Jammin’ In America” and “Someday”
The album’s closer “Someday” (a loose cover of the Donny Hathaway song “Someday We’ll All Be Free”) and the single remix of “Shake A Leg” both feature background vocals from Stevie Wonder.
With the exception of “Party Train” and “Smile” (which were co-produced by label owner Lonnie Simmons), the album was produced by oldest brother Ronnie Wilson. To date, this is the Gap Band’s last gold album.
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Clarence White – The Lost Masters 1963-1973 (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 38:37 minutes | 718 MB | Genre: Country Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Liberation Hall
A mix of fourteen rare acoustic and electric tracks from the late country-rock pioneer, and member of legendary bands The Byrds and Kentucky Colonels. The set includes tracks recorded both at the beginning and at the peak of his career, showcasing his critically acclaimed flat-picking guitar style. Features guest players such as Eric Weissberg, the Byrds’ Roger McGuinn, Gene Parsons, and Skip Battin, the Flying Burrito Brothers’ Byron Berline, and a rare rehearsal performance with the Everly Brothers with Gram Parsons on rhythm guitar.
White said of his guitar technique, “I always maintain that I’m an electric country guitarist working in rock, rather than a rock n’ roll guitarist like, say, Clapton or Beck, who came up through blues”
He may be best known as the second-longest member of The Byrds and leader of the Kentucky Colonels, but White also left his mark as a pioneer of country rock and his flat-picking guitar stylings; his ability to cross between acoustic and electric made him unique.
His session work included recordings with Linda Ronstadt, Joe Cocker, Randy Newman, Rick Nelson, Pat Boone, The Monkees, Arlo Guthrie, and Jackson Browne, among others.
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Chris Combs – Run Down the Ghost (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 26:08 minutes | 304 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Horton Records
After years of touring and recording for other artists, Chris Combs brings his trio into the studio and comes out swinging with a collection of exciting new compositions. The forthcoming EP, Run Down The Ghost, was primarily recorded live in one day at The Closet Studios in Tulsa, OK and showcases the trio’s reputation for beautiful tunes and searing improvisations. Additional overdubs from pedal steel guitarist Hank Early (Turnpike Troubadours) and vibraphonist Nick Mancini complete the EP’s evolving sonic palate – creating a modern, diverse, jazz-influenced romp through Combs’ original works. Though truly modern in its aesthetic, Run Down The Ghost harkens back to the classic album-centric jazz, rock, and psychedelia releases of days gone by. The listener can hear influences spanning genre and era including J Dilla, Bill Frisell, Tortoise, Sly & the Family Stone, Blake Mills, Frank Ocean, and Ornette Coleman.
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Charley Crockett – Live from the Ryman (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:15:25 minutes | 1,53 GB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Son of Davy
Charley Crockett’s latest album ‘The Man From Waco’ saw the TX-based singer/songwriter reach new heights in both his artistic expression as well as his public recognition. “Trinity River (Live from the Ryman)” was recorded on Nov 14th, 2022 at Charley’s debut (and sold out) performance at the historic Nashville venue. It captures the live energy and raw talent of one of modern music’s best live performers. Crockett won “Emerging Act of the Year” at the 2021 Americana Honors & Awards and made his Austin City Limits TV debut a month later. He received billboards in Times Square from Spotify and CMT, performed at several top tier festivals including Austin City Limits and Merlefest, and is featured in an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Charley recently performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and taped an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in Jan 2023. First week sales and charting on ‘The Man From Waco’ were the highest in Charley’s career. In the US alone, his catalog has amassed 267m streams and over 123k album sales.
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The Flight – Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (Original Game Soundtrack) (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 02:07:46 minutes | 1,36 GB | Genre: Soundtrack
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Ubisoft Music
Ivor Novello award winning duo Joe Henson and Alexis Smith began collaborating in 2005 when they co-produced an album for Joe’s band Seventhsun. After realising they had a similar approach to life and wildly divergent musical tastes, they formed a creative partnership that quickly encompassed songwriting, production, and composition. The duo have worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry as well as being A-list composers for video games. 2014 saw the release of hit survival horror title Alien: Isolation, and they followed this up with 2017’s Horizon: Zero Dawn, the Playstation 4’s biggest selling new IP to date. They are currently composing the score for Ubisoft Québec’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. The Flight’s television projects include the BAFTA nominated BBC documentary series Drugsland, and Kids on the Edge, produced for Channel 4 by Century Films.
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The Flatlanders – Treasure of Love (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 50:51 minutes | 598 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Rack ‘Em Records
“We’ve all been fans of each other from the start,” says Jimmie Dale Gilmore, “but the thing that’s always struck me about The Flatlanders is that, first and foremost, it’s a band rooted in friendship. Beyond the music, we just connect with each other in these deep and personal ways, and that’s been a lifelong treasure.”
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The End Machine – Phase2 (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 55:07 minutes | 663 MB | Genre: Hard Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Frontiers Records s.r.l.
THE END MACHINE are back with their sophomore album, “Phase2,” which follows on the heels of their well-received and successful self-titled debut album released in 2018. The End Machine features former classic lineup Dokken members George Lynch and Jeff Pilson with the awesome singer Robert Mason (Warrant, Lynch Mob) on lead vocals. Classic Dokken drummer Mick Brown handled drums on the first album, but is now retired, so in his place behind the drum kit is none other than his brother Steve Brown.
The new record builds on the great bluesy hard rock music of the debut, but sees the band move more towards the classic Dokken sound and the result is a 2.0 reboot of a killer music machine!
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