James Autry

Putumayo presents Bluegrass is a 2012 compilation of what may be some of the best bluegrass music put together. This was released by Putumayo,

Rosemary Clooney, well-known in recent years as the aunt of movie star George Clooney, was one of the most popular and successful pop singers of the immediate post-war decades, racking up a remarkable string of hits in the early ‘50s. She called herself “a sweet singer with a big band sensibility”, which was a fair enough description, as her musical preferences were often compromised by the novelty material she was sometimes obliged to record. This great-value 78-track 3-CD set comprises selected A & B sides from her releases on Columbia and RCA during this era, beginning with singles recorded with her sister Betty with Tony Pastor’s Orchestra in the late 1940s.

The acknowledged architect of the Nashville Countrypolitan Sound, producer/guitarist CHET ATKINS is known for his signature, finger-pickin' playing style. Alongside pianist Floyd Cramer, Chet was perhaps the most important figure in Nashville's celebrated 'A' Team of session players. This is the second release in a series which will similarly explore the careers further Nashville 'A' Team Session players, e.g. Hank Garland, Grady Martin, Boots Randolph, etc.

Across 4CDs comes a collection of over 100 of the cosiest Christmas numbers, perfect to relax to around the roaring fire. CDs 1-3 feature the tones of some of the world's most loved singers including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley and Andy Williams to get you in the festive mood alongside a host of recognisable Christmas classics such as 'Jingle Bell Rock', 'Santa Baby', 'Winter Wonderland' and many, many more. Disc 4 is a bonus disc of 20 sensational Christmas carols performed by The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge and includes 'Silent Night', 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' and 'Away In A Manger'. All this makes this undoubtedly 'The Cosiest Christmas Album In The World… Ever!'