In 2001: A Space Odyssey, visionary film director Stanley Kubrick charted new cinematic terrain as he took viewers on a psychedelic trip into the 21st century. In Brainscapes 2001, visionary Dutch musician Alain Eskinasi of (3rd Force fame) similarly employs new musical sounds and forms to take listeners on a sonic journey into the new millennium.This is the third Brainscapes recording to emanate from the Amsterdam studio of this prolific composer, arranger, keyboardist and percussionist. The first two dealt with, respectively, music's effects on the brain and the emotions. Call them sound collages where ambient, trance-dance and meditation music meet in seductive and mysterious ways. His latest project distills elements from the first two records, but adds an uptempo dance aesthetic to the mix. The music is still imbued with a hypnotic, otherwordly quality, but is layered with an infectious groove that moves the feet as it uplifts the spirit.

Jazziz Magazine called this our "most adventurous album to date" back in 1990. A sizzling fusion of Jazz, Latin and World rhythms, this intricate art piece was composed and orchestrated by virtuoso bassist Randy Tico. It features world-class musicians like Jorge Strunz (Strunz & Farah), Airto and Flora Purim.

Living Mirrorrs' wide-ranging sound is an innovative alchemy of guitar, saxophone, synthesizers, bass, harp, drums and percussion, merging Rock, Jazz and Soul.

Wong Kar-Wai has selected a mosaic of music in this luscious film, creating a sound world of Hong Kong in the 1960s, when immigrants from China (most specifically, families from Shanghai) still retained their own local identities (dialects, food, popular music, and traditional operatic forms). Many of them believed Hong Kong only to be a transient home away from China.In the Mood for Love is a film about radio days. The musical selections, ranging from traditional opera to theme songs from popular films from the 1950s, constitute the backdrop against the romantic tete-a-tete of Chow Mo-Wan (Tony Leung) and Su Li-Zhen (Maggie Cheung). The main theme is borrowed from Shigeru Umegayashi’s "Yumeji’s Theme" (from Suzuki Seijun’s film of the same title). This alluring waltz, entrancing in its string ensemble arrangement, is symbolic of the tentative steps of the male and female dancers in a romantic intrigue. The distinct triple meter (dance rhythm) also embodies the paradox of passion and socially conformist duties of both sexes. What Wong found most intriguing is that only recently did he learn that Nat King Cole’s "Aquellos Ojos Verdes," "Te Quiero Dijiste," and "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas" were but covers of Latin originals. The dance band arrangements, conjugating for the local Hong Kong population the land of "gold mountains," certainly inspired many dreams.

From the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota come these extraordinary insights of Native American wisdom - the words of Black Elk, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and Wovoka performed by their descendants around authentic tribal music.

Captivating compilation of the best tracks from her four previous albums, with two new ones.

Using a fascinating symmetry of melody and rhythm, Bruce eloquently expresses in music the diversity and unity of life. Dynamic instrumentals from Paul McCandless, Alex Acuna and Randy Tico lay a superb foundation for some of the most poignant guitar solos you'll have heard.

CUSCO, in its continuing celebration of ancient civilizations, weaves a myriad of enchanting melodies with their own collection of mythical tales into a timeless journey that reveals the unknown realm of Celtic origins while focusing on our relationship with Dolphins. (3 tracks previously released on Water Stories are remastered on this album).

The melodically brilliant, rhythmically diverse twin guitar dynamic of Acoustic Alchemy has been an exciting part of the Smooth Jazz landscape since 1987. Determined to keep the musical spirit and energy of Acoustic Alchemy thriving, Greg Carmichael begins a new chapter in the band’s career with fresh new collaborators and an ongoing commitment to multiple stylistic influences, from Soul and Country to Pop, Jazz, Latin and Reggae.

The second installation from Priority Records new age collection. Includes: John Tesh, John Serrie, Patrick O'Hearne, Tangerine Dream, Suzanne Ciani, Lori Line

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

David Sanborn has crafted a series of remarkable albums that showcased his virtuosic mastery of the saxophone. This new compilation assembles 16 of his finest moments. Sanborn is amply spotlighted here as both soloist and bandleader, with his soaring alto lines a consistent pleasure throughout.

THE MAGNET crosses all musical borders. The line-up includes the incredible participation of the creme of the crop of American Soul artists such as the great Isaac Hayes; melancholic Millie Jackson; Dennis Edwards from the legendary Temptations; contemporary Soul star Cunnie Williams; as well as New York’s most promising MCs Talib Kweli and Bruizza; and Marseilles’ talented new Hip-Hop generation. Both initiators Akhénaton, lead rapper of Europe’s most innovative and successful Rap group IAM, and the well known composer Bruno Coulais, who has written the music for around 35 full length films (including Microcosmos, Himalaya & the forthcoming The Crimson Rivers), have set a musical milestone for the new millennium.

SASHA LAZARD is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the most innovative and extraordinary talents on the international music scene. Together with producer Frank Fitzpatrick and DJ Mark Raskin, she pioneered an exciting new musical fusion of classical art songs, Russian folk tunes and opera arias with contemporary electronic beats. Even before signing with OmTown/Higher Octave Music, the alluring siren soared beyond her classical roots to charm both classical devotees and dance-club audiences alike. Sasha Lazard’s eagerly awaited debut album, The Myth of Red, will be released. The album embraces the mystique and allure of the color that depicts passion, rebellion, love, anger, the feminine, and the ferocious. The indefinable style and sound of the album is complemented by the guest appearances of DJ Spooky and Lily Hayden while Delerium, Joey Moskowitz, and Dan Martinez contribute remixes for the album.

COVR Winner - Best New Age Album of the Year!

This “best of” collection includes the saxman’s greatest tracks. Includes his famous ballads “Songbird” and “Forever in Love,” some trademark duets with the likes of Smokey Robinson and Peabo Bryson, as well as – thanks to modern technology – a posthumous collaboration with Louis Armstrong on “What a Wonderful World.”

The Way Up represents, in the words of guitarist Pat Metheny himself, "our most ambitious undertaking ever as a group"-a single, brilliant 68-minute piece composed by Metheny and his collaborator of 28 years, Lyle Mays. Metheny has likened the creation of The Way Up to making a film, and in some respects, the album feels like a vividly rendered journey, its moods shifting like scenes glimpsed from a fast-moving vehicle.

As the first notes of Today jolt the senses alive, it is clear that Raul Malo has wandered far and wide on this recording. “It’s been a long time coming,” explains Malo. “But this album really captures who I am.” Shaded with the rhythms of the tropics and the universal theme of love lost and redeemed, the album is as diverse as Malo himself.

Smooth, down-tempo, graceful, musical Jazz flows through the musical boundaries of St. Germain. Tourist is a sensual flow of jazzy textures, Latin rhythms, and bass-laden beats, with sophisticated sound etchings hovering on the verge of Techno, Jazz, or Experimental music—without getting out of balance in the process. The result is an irresistible blend of classy sounds with an edge. This month’s long chart topper is great for relaxing, or chilling with friends.