After the release of his highly acclaimed debut album “Pa'ki Pa'ka” (Asphalt Tango Records 2016), the time has come for Flamenco guitarist Robert 'Robi' Svärd to release an equal follow-up, “Alquimia”. The arrival of "Pa'ki Pa'ka" back in 2016 caused quite a stir and Robi's music soon found its way into the hearts of many leading figures in Flamenco.

Following the much appreciated Volume 1, this is another compilation from 2xHD’s artists interpreting a selection of great ballads. Here is another selection of great ballads performed by 2xHD’s best female jazz singers and instrumentalists, a follow up to the much appreciated Jazz Ballads album released on 2xHD two years ago. It includes performances by Shirley Horn, Holly Cole, Ben Webster, and more.

A unique release of evocative Japanese music for the saxophone, performed by an artist who specialises in this repertoire, Masanori Oishi. From Yuji Takahashi to Dai Fujikura, this compilation gathers together the works of seven composers from different generations. While the album allows listeners to enjoy Masanori Oishi’s rich, expressionistic abilities as he freely manipulates the sound of the saxophone, it also showcases what Japanese composers have to offer.