Jazz & Blues

Prolific jazz icon returns with new music!

Herb Alpert Presents This new release features eleven songs including gentle ballads, upbeat romps, and covers of classic songs. Few artists in the history of American music have been able to stay relevant decade after decade like the 87-year-old Alpert. 15302040 $18.99

Kim Waters That Special Touch

Shanachie This album has special significance to the smooth jazz superstar because the album features the young smooth jazz hit maker, Kim’s daughter Kayla! The energy and joy of this occasion have inspired and elevated Kim’s writing and playing to new heights! 15302038 $24.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

Blue Note Re:Imagined II Various Artists

Blue Note The 16-track compilation features fresh takes on music from the illustrious Blue Note Records vaults recorded by a heavyweight lineup of the UK jazz, soul, and R&B scene’s most hotly tipped rising stars. 15313146 $24.99

Rough Guide to Memphis Blues Various Artists

World Music Network From the classic sounds of the jug band to the blues straight from the Mississippi Delta, Memphis was at the very epicentre of the 1920s country blues explosion. This release charts the city’s huge influence with classic tracks. 15212881 $19.99

Here It Is Various Artists

Blue Note Producer Larry Klein pays tribute to his dear friend Leonard Cohen with an album that is performed by an extraordinary lineup of vocalists: Norah Jones, Peter Gabriel, Gregory Porter, Sarah McLachlan, James Taylor, Iggy Pop, and Mavis Staples. 15285600 $23.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14

Tommy McLain I Ran Down Every Dream

Yep Roc Records

Guest Artist: Augie Meyers

The first album in over four decades by swamp pop legend Tommy McLain. Produced by his protege, and with a similarly disparate group of friends and fans, including Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe. 15024603 $20.99

Buddy Guy The Blues Don’t Lie

RCA Records The amazing new studio album from Buddy Guy is the legend’s 34th, and the follow-up to 2018’s Grammywinning The Blues Is Alive and Well. Features guests including Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello, James Taylor, Jason Isbell, and more. 15307157 $14.99