Astrud Gilberto 2016

The honey-toned chanteuse on the surprise Brazilian crossover hit "The Girl From Ipanema," Astrud Gilberto parlayed her previously unscheduled appearance (and professional singing debut) on the song into a lengthy career that resulted in nearly a dozen albums for Verve and a successful performing career that lasted into the '90s. Though her appearance at the studio to record "The Girl From Ipanema" was due only to her husband João, one of the most famed Brazilian artists of the century, Gilberto's singular, quavery tone and undisguised naïveté propelled the song into the charts and influenced a variety of sources in worldwide pop music.

44 original recordings from iconic Brazilian artists and American jazz & pop legends: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto, João Gilberto, Flora Purim, Nacho Méndez, Dave Brubeck, Charlie Byrd, George Benson, Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Dextor Gordon, George Duke, and many many more… 3CDs, housed in a fold out card digipack case.

A much-needed look at an overlooked side of the genius of Quincy Jones – not his jazz work, not his productions for famous soul artists, but instead his huge legacy of soundtrack material – a part of Q's career that really took off in the 60s! By the time he started working in films, Jones had already had a decade under his belt as one of the hippest arrangers, leaders, and composers in jazz – and the film business really respected those talents, and allowed Quincy to bring some really fresh styles into play – modes that really opened up the vibe of American cinema, and also paved the way for the funky styles of the 70s! As that decade approached, Jones left behind the cinema to take on some more higher-profile records of his own – but all the charms of those great albums can be found here at their roots – in this stunning collection of soundtrack material, some of which has never been on CD. The package is way more than just a sampler – and includes an album's worth of material from the films The Pawnbroker, Slender Thread, Mirage, The Deadly Affair, In The Heat Of The Night, In Cold Blood, Walk Don't Run, The Italian Job, Lost Man, and John & Mary – plus two versions of the love theme from The Getaway, and a bonus CD with 18 tracks – titled Q's highlights, and featuring tracks from his Mercury records – plus more by Billy Preston, Arthur Prysock, Bill Cosby, Shirley Horn, Letta Mbulu, Toots Thielemans, and others. Even features the "Sanford & Son" and "Ironside" themes!

"Let's Do It! 60 Years of Verve Records" is a compilation album released in 2016 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Verve Records, a label known for its rich catalog of jazz, pop, and blues music. This album features a collection of tracks by various artists who have been pivotal in shaping the label's legacy over the decades.

"Let's Do It! 60 Years of Verve Records" is a compilation album released in 2016 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Verve Records, a label known for its rich catalog of jazz, pop, and blues music. This album features a collection of tracks by various artists who have been pivotal in shaping the label's legacy over the decades.

Four CD set. NOW Music are pleased to announce NOW That's What I Call A 60s & 70s Summer: Seasons In The Sun. Contains 86 tracks recalling the nostalgia of past summers with music of the 60s and 70s… a collection of songs that have stood the test time as fantastic summer anthems… The perfect soundtrack to your summertime fun! Includes tracks by the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, Otis Redding. The Surfaris, Sandie Shaw, Sonny & Cher, Brian Hyland, the Mamas & the Papas, Bay City Rollers, Mungo Jerry, Elvis Presley, The Tornados, Love Affair, First Class, Barry Manilow, The Stylistics, Minnie Riperton, Fleetwood Mac, The Animals, Manfred Mann, Thunderclap Newman, The Isley Brothers, and many others.

5 CD Box Set featuring all the greats of cool jazz and easy listening. 114 Tracks.

5 CD Box Set featuring all the greats of cool jazz and easy listening. 114 Tracks.

5 CD Box Set featuring all the greats of cool jazz and easy listening. 114 Tracks.