Все великие с чего-то начинали. Не исключение и музыкальный коллектив из Финляндии, ставший для многих слушателей отправной точной в мире тяжелой музыки. "Angels Fall First" - это не просто альбом популярной и любимой миллионами фанатов группы, это - символ своего времени, один из первых лучей, который бросило на землю завораживающее светило симфонического метала с женским вокалом.
Nightwish - яркая и ключевая фигура на этом поприще, проходит время, появляются (а с развитием и распространением быстрого Интернета становятся легкодоступны для ознакомления и приобретения) новые музыкальные коллективы, чтобы либо стать известными, либо сломаться после одного-двух релизов и быть преданными забвению. Однако финская команда, начинавшая в маленьком, окруженном северными лесами Китее, прочно держится на Олимпе любимых исполнителей. Конечно, сам коллектив претерпел радикальные изменения, вызывал каждой новой работой восторг и ненависть, а уход Тарьи из группы разбил фанатов на два противоборствующих лагеря. Но, тем не менее, все мы помним "старый" Nightwish, помним именно тот стиль и манеру исполнения, которые господствуют на альбоме "Angels Fall First".

Embers is the debut album of Pakistani American singer-songwriter and former iiO front-woman Nadia Ali, released on September 15, 2009 by Smile in Bed Records. The album features Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs number one single "Love Story", top 4 single "Fine Print" and top 6 single "Crash and Burn". On December 1, 2010, the Morgan Page remix of "Fantasy" was nominated in the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

Endless Forms Most Beautiful is the eighth album by Finnish symphonic power metal band Nightwish. It was released on March 27, 2015 in the EU and Argentina, and will be released on March 30 in the UK and on March 31 in the USA. It is the band's first album with new singer Floor Jansen, as well as the first to feature Troy Donockley, who played uillean pipes and various other instruments on Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum, as a full-time member.

Четвёртый альбом группы Nightwish, выпущенный в Японии 2002 году фирмой Toy's Factory, содержит бонус "The Wayfarer".
Century Child первый альбом группы, в записи которого принял участие Марко Хиетала в качестве басиста и вокалиста. Его появление повлияло на музыку Nightwish. Марко исполнял некоторые партии вокала расщеплением, в отличие от ранее сотрудничавшего с Nightwish гроулера Тапио Вильска. Его манера игры на бас-гитаре медиатором также отличается от манеры игры пальцами, которую практиковал Сами Вянскя.

Японское издание содержит эксклюзивный бонустрэк "Night Quest".

Summertime is apparently the second CD in the four-part, seasonal series which Venus Records plans to release this year. A stellar team of New York-based musicians supports the leader. Nicki's sister Lisa Parrott is prominently featured on alto, soprano sax and bass clarinet, and the participation of the wonderful young trumpeter Dominick Farinacci is greatly appreciated.

One of the most popular jazz musicians in Japan today, Nicki Parrott's latest release from Venus Records is a gorgeous collection of romantic standards. The star-studded band includes her frequent collaborators--Harry Allen on tenor sax, her sister Lisa on alto sax, John Di Martino on piano--and, this time, Chuck Redd on vibraphone who adds a distinctive tonal color to the collective sound.

Sakura Sakura is a Japanese traditional song about cherry blossoms, which Parrott sings in very good Japanese, partly to show her appreciation for the Japanese fans, I suspect, and to show support to the survivors of the earthquake/tsunami disaster that hit Japan. A quick glance will reveal that the theme of this album is Spring, a season filled with hope and celebration of new life. A stellar team of New York-based musicians supports the leader. Nicki's sister Lisa Parrott is prominently featured on soprano and baritone saxophone, and the participation of the great young trumpeter Dominick Farinacci is a welcome surprise. Another twist is bassist Martin Wind, who plays cello instead of his usual instrument in this album.

Nicki is joined by an all-star line-up in the collection of Venus' best including Harry Allen tenor sax, Ken Peplowski (tenor sax and clarinet), Lisa Parrott (alto sax), Chuck Redd (vibraphone), John Di Martino (piano), Paul Meyer (guitar), Mark Sganga (guitar), Billy Drummond (drums), Dion Parson (drums) and Alvin Atkinson (drums).

Two of the most popular jazz musicians in the Venus Records' roster got together for a superb duo album! Australian singer and bassist Nicki Parrott, now based in New York, and clarinetist/tenor saxophonist Ken Peplowski are two of my favorite jazz musicians today. They are firmly based on the tradition of straight ahead jazz, are both leading voices of their repsective instruments, and bring something fresh to the music by their ingenuity.

Following her smash hit Venus debut album Moon River, her eagerly awaited second album, Fly Me To The Moon, finally arrived. Her bass playing is more powerful and emotive, and her singing gained on the sultry quotient. Just listen to the very sexy "Do It Again." Nicki surrounded herself with wonderful musicians again. John di Martino, Billy Drummond and Harry Allen - familiar faces from the previous album -- are joined by Nicki's sister Lisa, who plays baritone and soprano saxophones, and guitarist Mark Sganga. The audiophile recording enhances the value of this wonderful release.

Nicki Parrott's eagerly awaited third album is a sultry and attractive tribute to Peggy Lee and Julie London. She is again surrounded by a hugely talented cast that includes pianist John Di Martino, tenor saxophonist Harry Allen and guitarist Paul Myers as well as her sister Lisa Parrott who plays baritone and soprano sax and bass clarinet. In 2010, the album received Swing Journal's Gold Disc award.

Nicki Parrott всемирно известная австралийская вокалистка и контрабасистка. Начала свое музыкальное обучение на фортепиано в возрасте четырех лет. Сотрудничает со многими музыкантами. Новый диск - это совместная работа с John Di Martino (фортепиано).

Neil Diamond, one of the world's premiere recording artists, internationally renowned and record-breaking concert performer and revered songwriter, is set to release his brand new studio album. The album marks his first original studio release in six years and first since signing with Capitol Records.