Various - Ribbon of Highway - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2022 . In 2019, Arlo McKinley played a show at the High Watt in Nashville. While he had years of such gigs on the DIY singer-songwriter circuit behind him, this night was different. In the audience was one of his musical heroes, John Prine. When they met briefly beforehand, Prine, who never gave praise lightly, told Arlo he was a fan. McKinley recalls, InchJust that moment, if that's where it ended, it would've been one of the coolest things that ever happened to me, something I remembered forever.Inch But it didn't end there. Shortly after, he was signed to Oh Boy Records, Prine's indie tag. Arlo came into 2020 with the momentum of a new album on deck - his first with a producer and a street team - and an international tour booked. Then things took a strange turn for the world.. As McKinley visualizes the year ahead, he's optimistic that touring will be easier, and that he'll get to play Europe for the first time this summer. When asked what he hopes listeners will get from This Mess We're In, he says, InchI hope they can identify with things they're too ashamed to talk about or feel. There's such a stigma that goes along with things like addiction and mental health. I just want them to know that I go through all of that stuff too. I would just like to make them feel a little less alone. At least for the 47 minutes of the album, you can remove yourself from the world and just let everything disappear for a bit.Inch

Following an acclaimed tribute album to Benny Goodman, the 'King of Swing', the Julian Bliss Septet returns with a new album that showcases the music of jazz legends, George and Ira Gershwin, and - by popular demand - some of Benny's compositions and much-loved tunes. The Julian Bliss Septet was formed in 2010 and quickly became known for their trademark inspiring jazz-fuelled shows which have captivated audiences across the globe. Their dazzling virtuosity, extraordinary musicianship and charming humor shines through their programmes of swing, Latin, American and jazz music. The band has played at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals around the world, including the famous Ronnie Scott's and Wigmore Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Bermuda Jazz Festival and on multiple US tours to sold-out clubs and concert halls including Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center (New York).

An internationally admired jazz quartet consisting of a Dane and three Swedes plays Nordic jazz, with a lyrical expression and a living interplay. SE-Quartet gets their inspiration from many different genres, like gospel, avant-garde, soul, classical and popular music. Their music is captivating, with it's beautiful melodies and energetic beats, as well as a sensitive interaction with epic improvisations. SE-Quartet released their third album Going North, in April 2017, which now has more then 2.5 million streams on Spotify. In addition, radio stations and newspapers in Scandinavia, have highlighted the album and acclaimed SE-Quartet as it conveys an ideal. Since the beginning in 2007 SE-Quartet has performed 100 concerts in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. During the next decade SE-Quartet will hopefully reach out for the rest of the world.