Nina Simone shines in this excellent overview of her artistry.

Nigel Kennedy, British ´Bad Boy´ Violinist turns his considerable talent to jazz on the Blue Note Sessions!

Steve Strongman has a new blues cd that is perfect for the long steamy days of summer! Hot sauce on those wings?

New Orleans Christmas is one of the best holiday albums yet - get ready to swing!

Jazz icon Orrin Keepnews adds his name to this pristine collection of jazz greats featuring ace cornet player and composer Nat Adderley!

'Simply Red' vocalist, Mick Hucknall has a new solo project featuring songs by hero, Bobby Bland.

Canadian Lily Frost sings songs of Billie Holiday!

Lester Young was a tenor saxophonist who truly made his mark.

Ledisi releases 'It's Christmas' a stunningly original holiday record that's not like all the rest!

Red hot guitarist Laurie Morvan's brand new cd Fire It Up is smokin'!