Jackie Wilson - Nyc 1961-63(2 CD set) This is a real coup: 48 tracks with 24 previously unreleased or rare by Jackie Wilson, whose dynamic vocal style and showmanship earned him the title "Mr. Excitement" from DJ Alan Freed. Extensive research into the Brunswick label vaults has uncovered these previously unreleased gems and fascinating alternate takes, versions and 45s that have not appeared on CD before, all recorded in New York from 1961 to 1966. The single only tracks are

a shake-up at the label left them stranded and without support

after returning from tours

and all-around misfit

footloose and fancy free

dramatic and extremely beautiful: Pasquini was a composer of great skill

Then things go further than they ever expected when they find themselves offered real super powers in exchange for helping defeat the Vertexes

'Relight My Fire'

Born in Rome in 1996

Pavarotti had thrilled the crowds in London's Hyde Park - here

Like Magic)

Neeme Järvi - Double Bass Concerto / Valse Triste

The performances on Ledisi Sings Nina find the singer benefitting from top-tier support in a variety of contexts: the majority of tracks feature the world-renowned Metropole Orkest conducted by Jules Buckley with arrangements by Jochen Neufer