Schumann’s studies in counterpoint during 1845 climaxed in what he described as a ‘Fugenpassion’. He rented a pedalboard attachment for his piano to extend his music’s textural possibilities and to help familiarise himself with organ technique.

David Hazeltine makes his second contribution to Chesky's acclaimed New York Sessions series with this stunning set of compositions by revered Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim. The combination of the sophisticated elegance of a jazz piano trio, delicate arrangements and Chesky's renowned recording techniques presents Hazeltine (and Jobim) like you've never heard before.

Alone in his workshop, the sculptor Pygmalion shapes a statue of incomparable beauty, to the point of falling hopelessly in love with it.

Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton takes an expertly planned country rock journey on second solo album.
Twenty-five years into a music career that has seen five Grammy nominations, two RIAA certified Gold records and, most recently, the publication of ‘Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir’, an honest reflection on his life in music and beyond, Mark Morton’s creative energy is at an all-time high. ‘Without The Pain’, his second solo outing and a paean to his longstanding love of southern rock is produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, the album features a world class list of contributors, including some of Americana, rock and country’s biggest names… Outlaw country star Cody Jinks delivers two powerful songs, including the haunting ‘Brother’; Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr teams up with Americana superstar Jason Isbell on ‘Come December’, while Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three) delivers an attitude packed performance on opening track,‘Hell & Back’.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Johann Sebastian Bach's Sonatas for violin and harpsichord, a collection where the keyboard emancipates itself from the simple role of accompaniment to dialogue with the violin in a concertante and contrapuntal writing.

Leonardo Garcia Alarcon presents and contrasts two monumental works: a Messa Concertata by the choirmaster of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna and the famous Dixit Dominus composed by George Frideric Handel in Rome in 1707. A fascinating comparison between a first recording of a forgotten masterpiece and a new interpretation of one of the most brilliant works by the young Handel, dazzled as he was by his discovery of the Italian Baroque.

Koosje, the talented singer and songwriter hailing from the Netherlands, has arrived on the music scene with her mesmerizing debut album, "It's Time." With a captivating blend of neo-soul, folk influences, R&B, and outstanding jazz-inspired harmonies, Koosje delivers a collection of songs that showcase her remarkable vocal freedom and artistic versatility.

Philly prog-funk fusion trio Muscle Tough have been performing shows to celebrate their 10th year making music as a band and have released their latest album, Too Busy 4 Jail. From downright chaotic to delicate & tender, the band's third LP spans the spectrum of emotions and style. One quickly learns that nothing stands in the way of Ross Bellenoit, Joe Baldacci, and Jonathan Colman, pushing boundaries and displaying the compositional prowess & experience under their belts that only tight-knit bands display. Harkening back to their 2016 EP title track, Greasin' Up The Mediocrity Wheel, MT delivers a progressive approach with complex arrangements, while executing engaging and developing music in the 8-track offering.

My big band album is coming out April 9th. It's the one where I collaborated with the great Norrbotten Big Band as composer-in-residence. I'm calling it "Another Leaf." - Genevieve Artadi.

Katy Lied — Steely Dan's gold-selling fourth studio album reissue. Hybrid Stereo SACD release from Analogue Productions! Mastered direct to DSD from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman. Plays in all CD and SACD players. Katy Lied, Steely Dan's fourth studio album, originally released in 1975 by ABC Records, was certified gold-selling and peaked at No. 13 on the U.S. charts. The single "Black Friday" also charted at No. 37. Pitchfork noted: "(Katy Lied) captures Steely Dan in the thick of it all, still hungry and energized by their early burst of creativity but not taking anything for granted. Before Katy Lied, Steely Dan was a rock band, but this is the record where they became something else."

30th Children Anniversary 1995 - 2025. Celebrate 30 years of "Children", the iconic track that redefined electronic music and captivated the world. This special edion vinyl is not just a tribute to Robert Miles’ masterpiece but a must-have collector’s item for music lovers. Pressed with exceptional audio quality and featuring an exclusive design, the vinyl includes remastered and rare versions that highlight the meless, dreamy melodies that topped charts in 18 countries and sold millions of copies worldwide.

On her solo debut album Indomita, soprano Eleonora Buratto pays tribute to the greatest composers and most insurmountable heroines of Italian nineteenth-century opera, together with the Orchestra & Coro dell’Opera Carlo Felice Genova under the baton of Sesto Quatrini. For Buratto, these scenes

Clark Terry (1920-2015) was one of the most prolific Jazz trumpeters in history, performing with Count Basie, Duke Ellingston, Quincy Jones, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Oscar Peterson, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. His lasting legacy on the medium of Jazz will continue to be felt for generations to come. We're honored to present you with this collection of his greatest musical achievements as a member of the Chesky family.

The Office of Tenebrae was extremely popular in France in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was tightly structured and also had a true theatrical dimension, notably through the use of light and the gradual extinguishing of a candle after each lesson.

This way of life I have chosen to follow is filled with many pleasant situations - I travel, acknowledging an invitation, to various places around the world, and frequently play with musicians for the first time in front of an audience, and more often than not, it works - amazing!