Jane Monheit's 'The Heart of the Matter' is her eighth studio album released on April 16, 2013 by Emarcy / Universal.

Janet Jackson's 'Damita Jo' is her eighth studio album released on March 30, 2004 by Virgin.

McCoy Tynerr's 'Extensions' is an album recorded on February 9, 1970 with Gary Bartz, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Elvin Jones and Alice Coltrane on two tracks and released in January 1973 By Blue Note.

Joe Bonamassa's 'A New Day Yesterday Live' is his first live album recorded on December 21, 2001 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and released in 2002 by Premier Artists.

Miles Davis 'E.S.P.' is the first album recorded with his second great quintet featuring Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams and released in November 1965 by Columbia.

Miles Davis' 'Miles Smiles' is an album recorded on October 24 & 25, 1966 with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams and released in January 1967 by Columbia.

Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation 1814' is her fourth studio album released on September 19, 1989 by A&M Records.

Miles Davis' 'Bitches Brew' is a studio double album recorded on August 19–21, 1969 and released in April 1970 by Columbia.

V.S.O.P. Quintet's 'Live Under the Sky' is a live album recorded on July 26 and 27, 1979 with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams, Ron Carter and Freddie Hubbard and released the same year by Columbia.

Miles Davis' 'Miles in the Sky' is a studio album recorded with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams and George Benson and released on July 22, 1968 by Columbia.

Sufjan Stevens' 'Illinois' is his fifth studio album released on July 4, 2005 by Asthmatic Kitty /Secretly Canadian / Rough Trade

Miles Davis' 'Sorcerer' is the third of five albums recorded on May 16–24, 1967, with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams and Ron Carter and released on October 23, 1967 by Columbia .

Janet Jackson's 'All for You' is her seventh studio album produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and released on April 24, 2001 by Virgin.

Samantha Mumba, The Feeling, Lene Marlin, Lionel Richie, Rui Da Silva, Bow Wow, Girls Aloud, Jan Wayne, Lena, Jewel, Brian McFadden, Craig David, Snow Patrol

Azzido Da Bass, Sean Kingston, Jan Wayne, Par-T-One vs INXS, Madison Avenue, Rosie Ribbons, Wicked Phunker, Infernal, Sugababes, Louise, Moby, Scooter

The Wailers' 'Catch a Fire' feat. "Stir It Up" is their fifth album released on April 13, 1973 by Tuff Gong / Island.

This day (April 12, 1940 ), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Herbert Jeffrey Herbie Hancock, an American pianist, keyboardist and composer.

Sheryl Crow's 'C'mon, C'mon' feat. '"Soak Up the Sun"' is her fourth studio album released on April 8, 2002 by A&M.

This month’s blog post dives into the evolving landscape of 29 genre-based charts, highlighting standout tracks and artist movements across Big Beat, Garage Rock, R&B, Post-Punk, and more. From new entries by Angie Stone and Tiësto to…

Showcasing top vintage power pop tracks, this selection includes artists like The Who, Cheap Trick, XTC, Dinosaur Jr., and The Cars. Each track features catchy melodies, tight harmonies, and energetic guitar riffs that define power pop,…

Wynton Marsalis' 'Blood on the Fields' is a three-and-a-half-hour jazz oratorio composed by Marsalis, premiered on April 1, 1994 at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hal and released in 1995 by Columbia

This day (March 31, 2006), in Hartford, Connecticut, died John Lenwood 'Jackie' McLean, an American jazz alto saxophonist.

This day (March 30, 1979), in Denton, Texas (USA), is born Norah Jones, an American singer and musician.

Ghost returns with “Lachryma,” introducing Papa V Perpetua in a gothic ballad on romantic decay. Epica’s “Fight to Survive” fuses cinematic metal with existential awe. Behemoth’s “Lvciferaeon” casts Lucifer as insurgent. Katatonia leans…

"Elvis Presley" is his eponymous debut studio album released, in mono, on March 23, 1956 by Rca Victor.

This day (March 22, 1943), in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is born George Benson, an American guitarist and singer.

Esperanza Spalding's 'Radio Music Society' is her fourth studio album released March 20, 2012 by Heads Up International.

This day ( March 18, 1951), in Baltimore, Maryland, is born William Richard 'Bill' Frisell, an American guitarist.

James Taylor 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon' feat. 'You've Got a Friend' is his third studio album released on March 16, 1971 by Warner Bros.

'King & Queen' by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas is a studio album (her fourth and his sixth and final) released on March 16, 1967 by Stax.

Laura Nyro's 'Eli and the Thirteenth Confession' is her second album co-produced with Charlie Calello and released on March 13, 1968 by Columbia

In “Hayhat,” Bessan Ismail shifts from online personality to balladeer, capturing the fatigue of repeated betrayal through a polished, emotionally flat vocal style shaped by producer Fouad Jned. “Mi Quinceañera” turns Kimberly Contrerax’s…

This week's music charts see new entries from Royal & The Serpent, King Princess, and Five Finger Death Punch, alongside shifts in hip-hop, R&B, and dance pop rankings. Twice and Megan Thee Stallion debut in multiple categories,…

Sting's 'Mercury Falling' is his fifth studio album released on March 8, 1996 by A&M.

This day (March 6, 2020), in  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died Alfred McCoy Tynerr, jazz pianist member of the John Coltrane Quartet before embracing a long solo career.

King Curtis' 'Live at Fillmore West' is an album recorded on March 5–7, 1971 with Aretha Franklin's backing band, The Kingpins and released in August 1971 by Atlantic.

Dizzy Gillespie, Sam Rivers, Chris Potter, Woody Shaw, Paul Desmond, Wynton Marsalis, Ernie Watts, Wayne Shorter, Arturo Sandoval, Benny Golson, Jan Garbarek, James Carter, Roy Hargrove, Dave Koz

This day (February 23, 1997), in Daly City, California, died Anthony Tillmon 'Tony' Williams, an American drummer and pioneer of jazz fusion.

Steve Vai's 'Real Illusions: Reflections' is his seventh studio album (and the first part of a three-part concept album) released on February 22, 2005 by Epic.

UB40’s "Rat in Mi Kitchen" combines an upbeat reggae rhythm with political edge, using a metaphorical rat to critique Margaret Thatcher’s government. Catchy horns and Ali Campbell’s vocals drive its charm. Blondie’s "Call Me," penned for…

Ikkimel’s "Böser Junge" blends canine metaphors with club influences. Stela Cole’s "Stereoqueen" reworks Destiny’s Child for playful defiance. Chirine Lajmi’s "Ta3abni Fra9ou" mixes Arabic pop with heartache. Delia’s "Dor" combines…