With ten brand new contemporary jazz numbers (four of them co-written by Steve Oliver) ‘Persuasion’ is an unadulterated delight and a ready-made Christmas gift for smooth jazz lovers everywhere. The album is quickly up and running with the funky groove of the title cut that, as well as being the lead single, also features sax from Boney James. Also delivering all the rhythm and melody you will ever need is ‘Take It Up’ while elsewhere the horn driven intro of ‘Surreal Theme’ paves the way to contemplative piano from Simpson that is in magical contrast to the foot tapping chorus line.

The Bee Gees’ Festival Albums Collection 1965-67 shows the brother Gibb in an embryonic phase. These are, after all, the first three albums they recorded in Australia after arriving here from England. Their debut was recorded when Barry was just 19 and the twins, Maurice and Robin were 16. It seemed like a fun, joyful time because this feeling makes its way onto the record. And while they did not produce chart “hits” per se, this time was fruitful in providing the solid groundwork for what was to come. The three albums have not been released before in a full, comprehensive form. The closest anyone has come is to release these as compilations like Brilliant From Birth. But in that case the track ordering was muddled and the original artwork was not used. On this 2013 collection the albums are preserved with their correct cover, running orders and track-listing and so here begins our journey with The Bee Gees Sing & Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs.

Новый 35-й студийный альбом Барбры Стрейзанд выпущен 26 августа 2016 года, который возглавил американский хит-парад Billboard 200 и стал 11-м в карьере певицы с этим достижением. В записи дуэтных композиций приняли участие партнёры по кинофильмам, в т.ч. такие звёзды как Алек Болдуин, Мелисса Маккарти, Антонио Бандерас, Хью Джекман, Энн Хэтэуэй, Дэйзи Ридли, Энтони Ньюли, Крис Пайн, Джейми Фокс, Патрик Уилсон, Сет Макфарлейн.

Padilla became recognized by a broad audience on America’s Got Talent in 2009. Padilla was raised in Guadalajara, Mexico. The album showcases Padilla as a soloist. The album is undeniably commercial. It is dreamy and romantic, and some of the songs are breathtaking and subtle. It is a great selection of songs, including arias, classical compositions, and pop songs. Padilla is joined by the acclaimed London Symphony Orchestra. The lush accompaniment includes wind chimes, piano, and strings. Songs on the album are in Italian, Spanish, and English.