The "5" Royales were a relatively unheralded, but significant, link between early R&B and early soul in their combination of doo wop, jump blues, and gospel styles. Their commercial success was relatively modest – they had seven Top Ten R&B hits in the 1950s, most recorded in the span of little over a year between late 1952 and late 1953. A few of their singles would prove extremely popular in cover versions by other artists, though – James Brown and Aretha Franklin tore it up with "Think," Ray Charles covered "Tell the Truth," and the Shirelles (and later the Mamas & the Papas) had pop success with "Dedicated to the One I Love." .

Matthew Shipp - Solos. The Jazz Sessions (2010) {MVD Visual} [DVD-5]
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Jazz / Free Jazz / Piano

With his unique and recognizable style, pianist Matthew Shipp worked and recorded vigorously during the 1990s, creating music in which free jazz and modern classical intertwine. He first became known in the early '90s as the pianist in the David S. Ware Quartet, and soon began leading his own dates - most often including Ware bandmate, leading bassist William Parker - and recording a number of duets with a variety of musicians, from the legendary Roscoe Mitchell to violinist Mat Maneri, who began appearing on recordings in the 1990s.

Genesis - Genesis
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Label/Cat#: Vertigo, Phonogram 814 287-2 | Country/Year: Germany 1983
Genre: Rock | Hoster: Filesonic/Uploaded/Filepost

Moments of Genesis are as spooky and arty as those on Abacab – in particular, there's the tortured howl of "Mama," uncannily reminiscent of Phil Collins' Face Value, and the two-part "Second Home by the Sea" – but this eponymous 1983 album is indeed a rebirth, as so many self-titled albums delivered in the thick of a band's career often are…

Too many rockers have made the mistake of never providing an official live album, but thankfully, Y&T isn't one of them. Recorded at the San Jose Cabaret in San Jose, CA on December 28 and 31, 1990, this CD paints a most impressive picture of the Deep Purple-influenced heavy metal/hard-rock band.

Though it may not seem like much time, the five short years during which they recorded for A&M Records marked the most consistent period of Y&T's unfortunate career. And though they would sign a new contract with Geffen thereafter, their subsequent, glam-drenched efforts would prove even less inspired.

Way-kool 4th studio disc by this bad-ass, killer blues/rock axeripper from NYC featuring 9 tracks - 56 mins. of mega-awesome, powerful, over the top, southern-fried blues-based, retro-70s, heavy guitar jammin' power trio riffage that will rock your world. Guitar Pete Brasino is a supreme six string Riff-master who goes for the throat with his axe and takes no prisoners with his tough, brutal, mind-blowing heavy guitar assault. Lock up your daughters, because Guitar Pete is in town and there is a serious "Raw Deal" goin' down. An incredible heavy guitar riff:monster that is Highly recommended to fans of Leslie West / Mountain, Hendrix, Trower, SRV, ZZ Top, Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bonamassa & Zakk Wylde.

This nearly forgotten Brazilian trombonist – a protégé of Airto Moreira and Flora Purim who made a moderate impact in the U.S. in the '70s only to mysteriously give it up and return to Brazil and subsequent obscurity – resurfaces on a CD reissue of a star-studded session from 1974.

The ever-evolving groups led by Israeli-born, NYC-based bassist Omer Avital are entwined with the institution that is Smalls. A member of the now-legendary Jason Lindner Big Band, its seven-year Smalls residency serving as a hotbed for a host of up-and-coming musicians, Avital co-led the Smalls jam session for a time, in addition to his own ensembles. This live album captures his longstanding collaboration with Lindner, trumpeter Avishai Cohen, saxophonist Joel Frahm and drummer Johnathan Blake. This live recording captures the quintet’s remarkable synergy and palpable energy, the unique Smalls ambience, and the audience’s enthusiastic response to the stellar musicianship soaring throughout.