The timeless sequel to THE MOST RELAXING CLASSICAL ALBUM IN THE WORLD...EVER! This tranquil, deep breathing two CD album is filled with sublime, soul-satisfying masterworks from Vivaldi, Bach, Chopin, and a constellation of other great composers. Includes the orchestral version of James Horner's gorgeous theme from Titanic. Pure musical bliss.

Healings Moods Vol. 1: Keys of Healing was designed to invoke a space of tranquility, rejuvenation, and peace within the listener. Hand selected from exceptional and award winning albums, on this CD we explore the healing benefits of gentle instrumental music that features the piano. Relax, revive, and rejuvenate to the sounds of Healing Moods.

Second in the series, this 2 CD album covers a range of artists. Again, one with daytime uplifting tracks and the other more relaxing.

The conclusion of the series with artists CUSCO, EKO, Acoustic Alchemy, Jan Hammer, Zazen, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon.

Have you been feeling like taking a break on the beach? Escape to paradise with a soothing set of breezy downtempo rhythms, peppered with the subtle sounds of steel drums, gentle percussion and vocal crescendos that ride the waves of pleasant grooves

This tenth anniversary collection features more than 2 hours of world-encompassing music on two compact discs, with tracks from 29 albums. Artists from nearly every continent weave sonic textures and compelling rhythms in these highlights from Higher Octave Music's evolution from 1986 to 1996. From this website you will receive one of the beautifully packaged original limited edition version with a 32 page booklet and an entertaining label retrospective.

Welcome to the café....Step in and enjoy the warm Mediterranean evening and sweet downtempo grooves in the Café De Luna. On the menu today are delicious world-trance dishes from outstanding European DJs and artists, plus global music producers, David & Steve Gordon. Savor the serene vibe in the Café De Luna, as you indulge in some of the most sublime sounds this side of Ibiza.

It's a warm Mediterranean evening... pull up a chair and chill-out to this sensual non-stop DJ set of smooth grooves and exotic vocals from the finest European/World artists. Each savory track has been hand selected by the global music-producers the Gordon brothers (Buddha-Lounge) for maximum chill. Tonight the café is serving up sumptuous hypnotic rhythms and lush atmospheres from proven artists such as Ginkgo Garden, Althea W., Opera-to-Relax, plus new tracks from David & Steve Gordon, Zingaia and many more. Be transported to the azure shores of Ibiza as your senses are indulged with these heavenly slices of musical bliss.

Wether you are a spa owner, a massage therapist or spiritual practitioner, this set will fill your heart and soul with the peace and well being that sound can create for balance and the healing process. This set contains Spiritual! Spiritual! (B-Tribe), Healing Sanctuary (Dean Evenson) and Guitar Meditations (Bill McLaughlin and Soulfood).

This carefully selected compilation is an interesting way to channel female energy. Twelve extraordinary Celtic-influenced female artists from North America, Scotland and beyond share traditional and contemporary songs on vocals and harp. Although they may be lesser known than Loreena McKennitt, many gained their inspiration from her. Moira Kerr, Elyra, Sheila Ryan, Jennifer White, Darby DeVon are just some of the artists featured here.

An Innerplay of Love & Music. Celebrating Higher Octave Music's 15th anniversary. This Anniversary Collector’s Edition is a 2 CD set offering 24 exquisite tracks from some of the musical banquets served up over the last several years—truly food for the soul and the heart and is the companion to our 10th Anniversary compilation, As in music, so in life/Evolution.

Trumpeter Rick Braun set a record at the 2002 National Smooth Jazz Awards by winning five Smoothies, among them Best Male Artist, Best Album (Kisses in the Rain), Song of the Year and Best Brass Player. Now best-seller Braun returns with his most seductive and intimate album yet, Esperanto. Blending “chill” Euro-vibe influences (including Trance, Electronica and Acid Jazz) and a dramatic 18-piece string section, Braun’s Esperanto is truly the universal language.

 

New Flamenco puts more emphasis on melodic line, Cross Cultural rhythms and expressive mood. The result is a positive, forward looking music that’s smooth, evocative and accessible. This compilation from all the greatest in the Nouveau Flamenco guitar style features Govi, Shahin & Sepehr, Lara & Reyes, Esperanza, Luis Villegas, and Benedetti & Svoboda

Another romantic guitar compilation sizzler!

A glimpse into the past, present and future of the immensely popular Smooth Jazz genre, this diverse and inspiring collection draws from Higher Octave's greatest radio success stories, including stunning tracks by 3rd Force, Craig Chaquico, Bryan Savage, Grant Geissman, Brian Hughes, Doug Cameron, Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain

Over the past 15 years, Higher Octave Music (voted #1 Smooth Jazz label at Gavin 2000) has cultivated a dynamic roster of artists whose music, style and attitudes reflect the listener’s ever evolving musical palette. Chock full of past, present and soon to be radio hits, Higher Octave is…Smooth Grooves 3 expands upon the first two volumes of the series with new and longtime label artists who embody all the joys of the genre—picture perfect melodies, an exciting array of rhythms, and, of course, the deepening, ever-seductive grooves. No doubt the listener will marvel at the exciting reality that while each of these artists fit comfortably in the Smooth Jazz realm, each brings their own unique melodic and rhythmic twists to the mix. Reflecting HOM’s ongoing commitment to artistic diversity, each artist brings unique melodic and rhythmic twists to the mix. Craig Chaquico’s no. 1 NAC hit “Café Carnivál” is a fiery Latin jam; Shilts and Natural High’s Tim Best (both affiliates of Down To The Bone) offer a distinct Acid Jazz influence; Brian Hughes brings the Jazzy Soul of the 60’s into the modern age; Yulara and Acoustic Alchemy’s percussive songs feature a World Beat influence; and saxman Jimmy Sommers’ “Promise Me” takes Smooth Jazz authentically to the street. Other artists on the must-have collection include Bryan Savage, Paprika Soul and HOM mainstay, 3rd Force.

Released in consecutive years from 1999 through 2001, the first three releases in the popular Higher Octave Is…Smooth Grooves series were a celebration of the more rhythmic elements of smooth jazz, as defined by some of the label’s most popular artists in that genre. On each compilation, the concept was much like that of many other Higher Octave collections over the years--simply to gather some of the funkiest tracks from Higher Octave’s recent catalog to expose new listeners to these artists in an appealing format. Fans of the series expecting the usual presentation on Higher Octave Is…Smooth Grooves 4 will be in for a happy, rhythm intensive shock. Jumping off deep into a cutting edge, clubland vibe, the new collection takes the popular all-star compilation series to a whole new sonic level, presenting 12 fully remixed songs by top label artists in a fresh, dance-driven format that flows continuously from track to track, simulating the club experience. Masterminding the new, more groove than smooth approach is remix maestro Rafe Gomez, a New Jersey based veteran club DJ who hosts the popular In the Mix show on the Planet Jazz cable radio channel, on Sirius Satellite Radio.

Producer Joe Henry invited five of the greatest living artists of soul: Ann Peebles, Billy Preston, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint to record new music together, and the result is a group of new songs recorded with a classic soul sound. Although not initially conceived as a benefit, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a decision was made to donate the proceeds from CD sales to victims of the storm. New Orleans natives, Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint performed selections from the release for the Today Concert Series in Humanity Plaza. Now it’s up to us to play our part, as the audience.