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The music of Calvin Hampton is idiosyncratic, controversial even, for this is a man who thought nothing of overlaying his midnight organ recitals with a rock band (the audience encouraged to lie on the floor the better to be immersed in the experience).

Chaka is the debut solo album by American singer Chaka Khan. It was released on October 12, 1978, through Warner Bros. Records. Following the release of the Chaka album, Khan reunited with Rufus for the recording of 1979's Masterjam, produced by Quincy Jones. Her second solo album Naughty followed in 1980.

Led by the songwriting and virtuoso musical duo of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, Steely Dan released an extraordinary run of seven albums on ABC Records and MCA Records from 1972 through 1980. Filled with topline musicianship, clever and subversive wordplay, ironic humor, genius arrangements, and pop hits that outshone the Top 40 of its day, their records, which were as sophisticated and cerebral as they were inscrutable, were stylistically diverse, melding their love of jazz with rock, blues, and impeccable pop songcraft.

Following the release of the first three quartets of the Op. 33 set in May 2023 [BIS2588], a recording that was hailed by critics for its 'extraordinarily faithful reading that goes straight to the heart of the works' (Diapason) and won numerous awards (including a Diapason d'or, Choc from Classica and Supersonic from Pizzicato), the Chiaroscuro Quartet presents the last three quartets in this set.

Rodney Slatford’s virtuosic double bass takes center stage in this 1976 recording of Music for Double Bass, featuring works by Rossini, Haydn, Dittersdorf, and Keyper.

Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) is a comic opera composed in four acts by Mozart. The opera is a continuation of the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later and recounts a sing day of madness in the palace of the Count Almnaviva near Seville, Spain. Giuseppe Taddei stars as Figaro with Carlo Maria Giulini directing the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Marking twenty years since the passing of Carlo Maria Giulini. A true giant of the baton, Giulini was one of the greatest figures of the classical world in the twentieth century, leading the major orchestras worldwide, and building an exceptional discography. Warner's beautiful comprehensive box set is an unmissable testimony of his unique talent.

Isaac Hayes - The Best Of brings together 10 soulful cuts from Stax Records’ incomparable creative force. As composer, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Isaac Hayes changed the face of music in the early 1970s and this collection is the perfect introduction to his music.

Cançioneta: Works for Guitar from classical guitarist Frederick Lawton explores the music of mid-20th century Spain. It showcases rarely heard works by Mompou, de Falla, Asencio, and more.

The first album from the Choir of St John’s with their new music director - Christopher Gray.