The Joy of Music

Jazz drummer Williams' three albums for Sony, dating from 1975, 1976 and 1979. The first two feature guitarist Allan Holdsworth whilst 'Joy Of Flying' has, amongst others, George Benson, Stanley Clarke, Brian Auger, Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn and Ronnie Montrose! Williams, who played with everyone from Miles Davis to John Lydon's PIL, sadly died at the young age of 51 in 1997. Digitally remastered and slipcased. Extensive new notes.

Brilliant, practical, and humorous conversations with one of the twentieth-century's greatest musicologists on art, culture, and the physical pain of playing a difficult passage until one attains its rewards.

Recorded live in Hamburg, Germany, September 29th, 1986 at the Große Freiheit 36.Printed on the disc label: "Tales From The Old Days"

Professor at both Princeton and Juilliard, Milton Babbitt is—by almost unanimous consent—America's most important composer of twelve-tone music. Yet for over three decades Babbitt's music has been more talked about, often in heated controversy, than heard or understood. Sextets, Babbitt's first solo string piece since the Composition for Viola and Piano. Written twenty years later, The Joy of More Sextets represents, in comparison with its predecessor, the ever-increasing lucidity of Babbitt's late style. Built of trichords (groups of three pitches), fragmentation becomes no longer an issue. Like all of Babbitt's mature music, Sextets is written in twelve-tone system, but to listen to it intelligently one must put aside common misconceptions of how twelve-tone music works—such as the idea that octaves are forbidden, or that no note can be repeated until the other eleven have been stated.

The Joy Of Gospel [2CD] (2007) by Happy Day Singers is a vibrant and uplifting collection that celebrates the heart, warmth, and spiritual power of traditional gospel music.Spread across two discs, the album delivers a rich selection of joyful praise songs and reflective hymns, performed with sincerity and strong vocal harmony.The performances emphasize togetherness and devotion, creating a sound that feels welcoming and deeply rooted in faith.Each track balances gentle reverence with moments of energetic praise, reflecting the emotional range that defines gospel music at its best.The arrangements are clear and respectful, allowing the message, melodies, and communal spirit to shine without distraction.The Joy Of Gospel creates an atmosphere of hope and reassurance, making it suitable for worship, personal reflection, or simply uplifting the mood.The album flows smoothly, encouraging extended listening and emotional connection.For listeners who value traditional gospel singing, heartfelt performances, and music that inspires positivity and faith, this two-disc set offers a comforting and joyful experience that resonates beyond the final note.

This album is a unique offering from the inimitable Kishori Amonkar. To survive is an animal instinct. To conquer is a base human desire. Samarpan or to surrender is the first act of being truly human, the first footstep towards attaining the divine. Surrender is not supplication. Surrender is the act of freeing oneself from the trap of the human design. To surrender is to let go of the belief that I am on my own, and I am my only protector. To surrender is to dive into the ocean of conviction that life is a divine design, and I can play in that pool of divine love like a child.