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Chicago born and California sun drenched Jay Gordon has delivered a sparkling Blues Rocker's solid granite gem. The new album “Woodchoppers Ball” from this seven time award winner, Grammy® Nominee and Gretsch Guitar endorsed artist is a sharp, raw edged Blues diamond that combines intriguing lyrics, outstanding musicianship and is a true memorable listening experience. Seven profound fresh tracks feature artists Sharon Butcher (Bass), Ric Daly, (Drums), Richie Valens younger brother Mario Ramirez (Saxophone), Rich Wenzel, (Hammond B3) and Rich Gordon (Drums) in different combinations. There are five re-mastered Blues jewels hand picked from Jay Gordon's previous releases that add a certain and honest depth to this new release. Stacked together, these twelve Blues cuts are a clear example of Jay Gordon's and Blues Venom's no nonsense approach to making exceptional Blues Rock.

This brand new compilation in the ever-popular series is again a very special collection of eighties disco funk classics, packed in a luxury Super Jewel Box. As usual in the series this is a collection of rare tracks and 12-inch versions of hard to get but still highly in demand recordings, some of which have never been compiled on CD before. Included are fine tracks by the likes of: J.J. Johnson, The Cool Notes, Catch, Carl Sims, and many more gems of the eighties.

The now mature jazz trumpeter/composer/bandleader Roy Hargrove, who has been utterly masterful since the beginning of his career, has been involved with various all-star bands, neo-fusion outfits, and made a very good living playing modern instrumental music. Now he is reaching a new and elevated level of pure jazz artistry with Earfood. A studio recording of his live touring repertoire with his working quintet, Hargrove presents several ballads, favorites from jazz veterans, and well rendered originals, all in the spirit of the famed trumpeters who preceded him. Alto saxophonist Justin Robinson and pianist Gerald Clayton are not only rising stars and standout soloists, but also players perfectly compatible to play this contemporary and mainstream modern jazz.

Influenced by the likes of stoner, spacerock and psychedelics, three-man formation Mantra Machine is set out to reach new audiences with a mix of heavy guitars, shimmering bass and grooving drums, soaked in "mantra style" instrumental synth soundscapes. In December 2014 they recorded and released a first full-length album called "Nitrogen". The album received many positive reviews and was picked up worldwide by various blogs and music sites. In 2019 a second album "Heliosphere" was released on which the instrumental journey into the unknown continues with room for new sounds, drawn-out compositions and unexpected turns.