Various Artists - PioneersThis fascinating collection of rare and distinctive piano works, from the 18th century to the present, is inspired by stories of how women composers created music while meeting the expectations of family and society. Hiroko Ishimoto brings together a remarkably varied programme including works by Ana Bon who was 'chamber music virtuosa' at the Prussian court of King Frederick the Great, the bold harmonies of Vtezslava Kaprlov (a student of Martinu),

lost songs

Featuring the original mix that's been out of print for a very long time

Cold Showers

published in 1902

Asia/King Crimson vocalist John Wetton

and the pieces recorded here have been composed with an intimate knowledge of the guitar's technical and timbral possibilities

who incorporates live electronics into the flow as well as his alto sax

and vocals for an energetic sing-along performance

so producer extraordinaire

Chubby Checker was one of the many artists to emerge from the burgeoning rock 'n' roll scene in Philadelphia during the 1905

With 'Heavy Hittin' West Coast Harp' we pay tribute and respect to one of the greatest harmonica stylists

Kronos Quartet and Steve Martin