Mark Curtis

In his explosive new book, Mark Curtis reveals a new picture of Britain's role in the world since 1945 and in the 'war against terrorism' by offering a comprehensive critique of the Blair government's foreign policy. Curtis argues that Britain is an 'outlaw state', often a violator of international law and ally of many repressive regimes. He reasons not only that Britain's foreign policies are generally unethical but that they are also making the world more dangerous and unequal.

Away from the New York jazz scene for a couple years, bassist supreme Curtis Lundy returns, perhaps stronger than ever, with Purpose. A superior recording to Lundy's 1999 album, Against All Odds (which suffered from a weak rhythm section and lack of focus), Lundy surrounds himself here with excellent players who support his songs with wonderful interplay and outstanding solos. Drummer Billy Hart and tenor player Mark Shim bring a celestial feel to many of Lundy's soulful songs, while pianist John Hicks and vibraphonist Steve Nelson add the icing.

Mark Baker - The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be is a compilation of melodic rock demos written and recorded by Mark Baker, featuring a stellar lineup of vocalists, including Marcie Free (formerly Mark Free, known for Signal), James Christian (House of Lords), Freddy Curci (Alias), and Bill Champlin. Released in 2019 by Melodic Rock Records, the album collects tracks originally penned for projects in the 1980s and 1990s but reworked for this release​ The album comprises 18 tracks, blending AOR (Album-Oriented Rock) with hard rock influences. Standout songs include "The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be," "Demons Down," and "Dream On Little Dreamer." These songs showcase a nostalgic rock sound reminiscent of the era's iconic

Mark Sava, former CIA station chief of Azerbaijan, investigates the death of his first boss and discovers a secret with devastating global implications at the crossroads of his past and the present. Mark Sava has married his former colleague and girlfriend, Daria Buckingham, and the two are enjoying a peaceful life with their young daughter, as much as that is possible for the owner of a spies for hire business in Central Asia.