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Jacques Higelin was born in Brou-sur-Chantereine, a working-class village east of Paris, on October 18, 1940.

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In A Silent Way is Miles Davis’ 1969 masterpiece. It is widely regarded as one of Davis’ finest works and one of the most innovative jazz albums of all time. It is an unforgettable and intriguing fusion of jazz and rock. The album features fellow virtuosos Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Dave Holland and Joe Zawinul. The musicians create rich layers of brilliance. One of Rolling Stone's "50 Coolest Records of All Time." This is a landmark achievement and an important document in jazz history.

Amandla was Miles' perfect departure from Tutu, and a comeback for himself and his right-hand man, the composer Marcus Miller. The album features investigations into the possibilities of contemporary synthesizers and drum machines. But unlike Tutu, Miles and Miller supply a satisfactory amount of real orchestral instrumentation, real drums, percussion and guitars.

Lonerism is a sonic leap forward for the international super group. Kevin Parker (vocals/guitar), Dominic Simper (bass) and Jay Watson (drums/backing vocals) took the music world by storm with their critically acclaimed debut, InnerSpeaker. At a new creative height, the band cuts melancosmic shapes across every track. This sophomore outing packs searing guitar lines, bouldering drums, free bass and the mesmerizing vocals of Kevin Parker. Reached #7 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums. Guardian named the album as one of the “Best of 2012”.

Bitches Brew is a pivotal document in music history. Widely considered one of the greatest jazz albums ever made, it is Miles Davis’ first Gold-certified work. The music legend continues his experimentation with electric instruments, bridging together jazz and rock. Davis’ innovative masterpiece mixed the best elements of free jazz, electric rock textures and blues phrasings. It is one of Q Magazine’s “Best Jazz Albums of All Time” and one of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” It reached #1 on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums and won the GRAMMY® for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance.

Like his early hero Miles Davis, acclaimed trumpeter Tomasz Stanko has a knack for shaping great bands, and this one, formed in the world’s jazz capital, overflows with promise. Thomas Morgan, Gerald Cleaver and David Virelles join Stanko for this breathtaking masterpiece. This must-have audiophile download is filled with brooding darkness and sophisticated ballads. In the uptempo pieces, all four players enter new territory with exciting results. The double-album program of Stanko compositions is inspired by the poetry of Wislawa Szymborska, the Nobel Laureate.

American composer, musicologist and guitar legend Ry Cooder teams with North Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt to create an exquisite musical realm, with both musicians playing exceptional slide guitar. Their collaboration evokes musical elements from many cultures and styles. Percussion by Sukhvindar Singh on tabla and Cooder's 14-year-old son Joachim on dumbek. This recording won a Grammy Award.

This is a tribute album with a difference. Vocalist Jen Chapin, daughter of Harry, has decided to take on the Stevie Wonder songbook with the minimalist accompaniment of bass and saxophone alone, played by Stephan Crump and Chris Cheek respectively. ReVISIONS is more of personal project, close to an all-original jazz set, similar in feeling and sound to Sheila Jordan's duos with the solo bassist Harvey Swartz. These boys and a lady create groove and feeling with only 2 instruments and natural jazzy voice!

The Next Day is the highly anticipated album by rock legend, David Bowie. The influential musician surprised fans with a haunting video for a new song entitled "Where Are We Now?" and buzz soon began. Produced by long-time collaborator Tony Visconti, The Next Day is Bowie's first album in ten years. This rich artistic statement has already received praise from The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and many others. Bowie's impressive track record includes album sales exceeding 130 million and countless sold-out shows. His vocals and bold songwriting are as strong as ever.

Dozens of luminaries from rock, country, and soul gathered at the Meadowlands’ Izod Center on October 3, 2012, to pay their collective respects in an unforgettable final tribute to Levon Helm. This incredible night was filled with one-of-a-kind performances by greats including Gregg Allman, Mavis Staples, Allen Toussaint, John Prine, Joan Osborne, Ray LaMontagne, John Mayer, Joe Walsh, Dierks Bentley and many others. The iconic artists performed songs associated with Levon Helm and The Band including “Up on Cripple Creek,” “Life Is a Carnival,” “Ophelia,” “The Weight,” “Rag Mama Rag,” “Ain’t Got No Home” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”.

The Village Vanguard has been home to some of jazz’s finest performances. Rollins’ appearance at the legendary venue in 1957 proved he was one of post-bop’s most inventive and agile soloists. In peak form, Rollins enlisted two different bands for the historic shows. The afternoon show featured Donald Bailey on bass and Pete La Roca on drums, while the evening show featured bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Elvin Jones. The ensemble dazzles with tunes including “A Night in Tunisia,” “Woody 'N You” and “I Can't Get Started”.

A dynamic performer with an entrancing voice, singer/actress Christy Baron has recorded three albums with Chesky Records over the last decade. This critically acclaimed singer "seems to outperform all before her" (Audio & Video Lifestyle). The repertoire on this compilation represents the cream of the crop from each album and highlights Christy Baron's signature vocal style.

Jazz vocalist Louise Rogers has been gradually winning over converts with her beautiful burnished tone, clear diction, flawless intonation and impeccable musicianship. Her natural, unforced delivery harkens back to such pure singers as Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Chris Connor, and Doris Day.