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Blues singer/keyboardist/guitari st’s first album in seven years features Larry Campbell, Scott Petito and Gary Burke, and songs by Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Tom Waits, Ray LaMontagne and Lucinda Williams. The album, scheduled for September 28, 2010 release on Dreyfus Records, was made in the Catskills with master Woodstock musicians Larry Campbell, guitar (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm); Scott Petito, bass (The Fugs, Mercury Rev, Rick Danko Band); and Gary Burke, drums (Joe Jackson, Shania Twain).

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Seminal modern soul from the great Leon Ware — an artist who had a great influence on the sound of mellow Motown in the 70s, but who’s sounding even better here in an early 80s California groove! Leon’s smooth, sophisticated, and very much his own man on the set — unabashedly upfront with his feeling and emotions, but never in the schmaltzy style of some of his chart-topping contemporaries. Many titles have a nice little bounce and a really compelling groove — and midtempo jazzy arrangements abound, touched by lots of Fender Rhodes from co-producer Marty Paich!

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There's only one band in the world who could concoct that irresistible mix of fat back horns, multi-ethnic rhythms and pure funk - Oakland, California's own Tower Of Power. And on the group's third album, titled simply Tower Of Power, this 12-man lineup delivered some of their most memorable music, along with their biggest hits.Spotligting the distinctive vocals of Lenny Williams and five of the hottest horn players in the business - Lenny Pickett, Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka, Mic Gillette and Greg Adams - Tower Of Power features the back-to-back chart toppers "So Very Hard To Go," and "What Is Hip. ...

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William Everett Preston born September 2, 1946, Houston, Texas. He died June 6, 2006, Scottsdale, Arizona. Preston was an American rhythm and blues musician from Houston, Texas: raised mostly in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his successful, Grammy Award-winning career as a solo artist, Preston collaborated with some of the greatest names in the music industry, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Band, Nat King Cole, Little Richard, Eric Burdon, Ray Charles, George Harrison, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, King Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin....

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After a few hard years in "retirement", Andre stormed back and has since recorded with Dirt Bombs, Jon Spencer, Two-Star Tabernacle, (which included a young Jack White) and many others. Andre tells it like it is, and if you get all bashful with the blue language, you might want to steer clear--this guy can make Redd Foxx (who gave him his nickname) look like Bill Cosby. Don't let the shtick fool you, as the man has put together some of the most bad-ass soul shakers in the history of music. He strips away all the sheen and shoots musical arrows right to your goodie spot. Music at its most feral.

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From the first note to the last, this collection of classic and ‘essential’ mixes will remind you of the majesty of the song and the artistry of the performer as well as the magic of the mix.

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Tower of Power followed their self-titled gold album with an even better album that didn't enjoy similar sales success. Back to Oakland had tougher, funkier and better-produced cuts, stronger vocals from Lenny Williams (who was more comfortable as their lead singer), and included an excellent ballad in "Time Will Tell," and a rousing tempo in "Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)." The Tower of Power horn section reaffirmed its reputation in both soul and pop circles, and the album included a powerhouse instrumental.

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Swedish artist Pauline’s new album is called “Never Said I Was An Angel”. This, her second album, is a soulful rollercoaster ride through all aspects of her music – from love and thrills to heartbreaks and chills; from the stormin’ title track and the Motown-tinged single “Give Me Call” to an ultimate new version of her debut hit “Running Out Of Gaz” and the funky uptempo dancer “Dancin’” via the big drama in minimalistic “Don’t Leave” through to the ska-tastic partystarter “Red Carpet”, the soulful passion of Pauline’s vocals never fail to draw you in…

The German Release of Usher's 9 track EP contains 6 Bonus Tracks featuring Enrique Iglesias and Will.I.Am.