Esther Tusquets

A remarkable vocalist who could holler gritty R&B lyrics, bring soul to torchy ballads, add charm and wit to the standards of the American Songbook, and make a Beatles song almost her own, Esther Phillips was formidably versatile, equally at ease with jazz, soul, country, pop and rhythm and blues. Famous for her bittersweet vocal sound and distinctive phrasing she was, in the words of Atlantic boss Ahmet Ertegun “one of the best singers he had ever heard”. Signed to Atlantic in 1964, she released a series of well-crafted albums, arranged by the likes of Ray Ellis and King Curtis. Here is some of the best of her output for the label.

Alongside Terence Collie, Esther Bennett has produced & recorded a new album called "Home is Where the Art Is" - A labour of love that explores her Birmingham roots and family connections in poetry & spoken word, featuring the music of artist and musician Didier Messidoro. Also, on the album and accompanied by Terence Collie on piano - are some incredibly quirky interpretations of a few well known and widely performed jazz standards that bear Esther's trademark humour, ability to tell a story and poignancy.

Esther Phillips was an American singer, best known for her R&B vocals. She was a versatile singer and also performed pop, country, jazz, blues and soul music. In 1975, she released a disco-style update of Dinah Washington's "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes", her biggest hit single since "Release Me". It reached the Top 20 in the United States and the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying album of the same name became her biggest seller yet, with arranger Joe Beck on guitar, Michael Brecker on tenor sax, David Sanborn on alto sax, Randy Brecker on trumpet, Steve Khan on guitar and Don Grolnick on keyboards.

This exquisite live recording by the versatile Esther Phillips is infused with touches of R&B, jazz and soul. The vocal powerhouse showcases her unmatched interpretive skills during her performance recorded at Freddie Jett’s Pied Piper. The heart-wrenching set features a stellar line-up of pianist Jack Wilson, organist Richard Tee, guitarist Cornell Dupree and bassist Chuck Rainey. Included in the set was Phillips’ hit single “Release Me,” which topped the Billboard’s R&B singles chart. The recording remains one of Esther Phillips’ finest performances ever captured as a hi-res download.

Esther Phillips was an American singer, best known for her R&B vocals. She was a versatile singer and also performed pop, country, jazz, blues and soul music. In 1975, she released a disco-style update of Dinah Washington's "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes", her biggest hit single since "Release Me". It reached the Top 20 in the United States and the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying album of the same name became her biggest seller yet, with arranger Joe Beck on guitar, Michael Brecker on tenor sax, David Sanborn on alto sax, Randy Brecker on trumpet, Steve Khan on guitar and Don Grolnick on keyboards.

La historia de Esther alcanza su final. Esta sí es la boda más esperada del siglo. El cómic que llevas esperando toda tu vida.

Con ocasión del 50 aniversario de su publicación en España, por fin saldrá publicado el final del idilio romántico más largo en el mundo del cómic. O no, porque con Esther siempre pasan cosas y nunca se sabe. Carlos Portela sigue a cargo de los guiones, acompañado esta vez de Aneke, que toma el relevo de la gran Purita Campos.

La historia de Esther alcanza su final. Esta sí es la boda más esperada del siglo. El cómic que llevas esperando toda tu vida.

Con ocasión del 50 aniversario de su publicación en España, por fin saldrá publicado el final del idilio romántico más largo en el mundo del cómic. O no, porque con Esther siempre pasan cosas y nunca se sabe. Carlos Portela sigue a cargo de los guiones, acompañado esta vez de Aneke, que toma el relevo de la gran Purita Campos.