Beautiful renditions of Lloyd Webber's hits, performed by The Orlando Pops Orchestra conducted by Adrew Lane. Singers are Gail Bartell, Marguerite Krull, Justin White, and others.

One of the classic Hi-Energy artists of the early 80's, F.R. David is best remembered for his smashing hit, 'Words', which sold over 8 million records around the world and topped the charts around Europe in late 1982.

Saxophone stalwart Tom Scott and an all star cast of today's jazz icons join to celebrate the legendary music of Cannonball Adderley, with a very special guest appearance by Nancy Wilson reprising two songs from her classic 1961 recording, Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley.

Here are 23 superb examples of piano & guitar boogie blues at its best. Included are several prime specimens of the keyboard genius of Pete Johnson and others, along with the guitar wizardry of Earl Hooker and Lightnin' Hopkins, the accordian stylings of Clifton Chenier, and many more.

Prior to the official formation of the Jazztet with trumpeter Art Farmer, trombonist Curtis Fuller and tenorman Benny Golson made several albums together, usually with other trumpeters. This somewhat rare date has trumpeter Thad Jones, bassist Jimmy Garrison, drummer Dave Bailey, and, most significantly, pianist McCoy Tyner in his recording debut completing the sextet. Fuller arranged all five of the songs, four of which were his originals. Although the material (other than the lone standard "Imagination") is unfamiliar, the chord changes inspire the players to create some fine solos. Easily recommended to hard bop fans lucky enough to find this album.

Heavy Metallized Hard Rock combo with Graham Bonnet on vocals and Yngwie Malmsteen on guitar was short lived but left a few albums, like this first one "No parole from Rock 'n' Roll", quite an interesting exercise of proto baroque metal. You can hear lots of Malmsteen's classical influences, but here those fit the feel of the album very naturally. Graham Bonnet's approach to vocals is also unique. Great album with no filler.

This compilation CD includes most of Parker's recordings of Latin-American standards, including "Tico, Tico", "Begin the Beguine", and "Afro Cuban Suite" as the main highlight.

Joyce Breach is an highly underexposed New York artist whose albums for Audiophile represent the highest standards both in musicianship and taste. Ms Breach draws her material from the Broadway, jazz and cabaret repertoires; this particular album contains jewels by Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, and Berlin, to name a few. Vocally she is warm and totally natural; this deceptively casual style works extremely well on the dusky ballads she loves, revealing the amazing quality of the great songwriters. If you like Diana Krall or Jane Monheit, give a listen to Joyce and settle back to enjoy.

If ever there was a renaissance man in jazz and popular music, Dave Grusin would be it. In a career that spans somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 recordings across five decades, he has been highly successful in numerous roles – pianist, composer, performer, bandleader, producer, arranger and record executive. This is a special CD filled with TV, movie, and hit-parade songs by Dave Grusin, perormed by The London Symphony Orchestra, Lee Ritenour, and other renowned musicians. You will love it, and probably have no idea that Grusin did so many of your favorite movie themes.

Since his first appearance on the pages of Rolling Stone in 1968, Johnny has epitomized the fiery and flamboyant rock and roll guitar hero. This CD is a must-have for gut-wrenching, soaring blues guitar fans. It has some of the most wonderful guitar blues songs Johnny ever recorded: "Anything For Your Love", "Rain", and numerous others.

A rare CD with Koji Moriyama singing popular songs from the Great American Songbook, accompanied by the amazing Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio. This entertaining set includes tunes written by Cole Porter, Harry Warren, Rochard Rogers, and the likes.

Roy Rogers is one of the most able slide guitarists performing today. His music is great fun – funky country rockabilly blues with a New Orleans twist, with such great bounce and rhythme that you will most difinitely add it to a playlist with Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder and the like. All songs written by Roy Rogers except "Baby, Please Don't Go" (McKinley Morganfield), "Hellhound On My Trail", "Ramblin' Blues" (Robert Johnson), and the traditional "Black Cat Bone".

It's much more a classical album rather than jazz. A blend of original compositions and respectful reworkings of timeless classics from Bach, Bartok, Villalobos, Mompov, and Segovia, the collection -- which features stellar guest performances by opera star Renee Fleming, violinist Gil Shaham, and cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber -- finds Ritenour and Grusin joyously reconnecting with their rich classical roots.

Victor Assis Brasil was the best Brazilian jazzman of his generation, having being praised by international critics. He is said to have been more popular outside Brazil than in it and his style was strongly influenced by non-Brazilian musicians. This CD is the "Esperanto" LP (1970) plus a bonus track – an alternative version of "Marília".

Styx is the self-titled debut album by an American rock band, released in 1972. Since then it was reissued under the title Styx I and with new artwork. The fact that the album includes such diverse fare as Copland's "Fanfare For The Common Man" & George Clinton's "After You Leave Me" alongside the original "Best Thing", seemingly indicates the the band had a taste for experimenting and an unknowing sense of humor that vanished during their stadium rock dynasty of the late '70s & early '80s.