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Reissue Label Friday Music to Release Vinyl Versions of Rock and Soul Classics

EARTH, WIND & FIRE, CHIC AND CHICAGO LEAD FRIDAY MUSIC’S SPRING RELEASE SCHEDULE

Classic Reissue Label Delivers Audiophile Vinyl Versions of Rock and Soul Classics

April 25, 2016 – New York, NY- Famed reissue label Friday Music is gearing up for a spring full of new releases. The recent announcement of a limited, 3-LP set of David Bowie’s A Reality Tour (coming June 3) is only the tip of the iceberg. Friday Music’s release schedule contains a plethora of albums from some of the most legendary names in rock and soul. All titles have been remastered and reissued on 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Here are some of the highlights.

“Jazz at the Philharmonic: The Ella Fitzgerald Set” Coming March 25th, 2016

Verve to Release Jazz at the Philharmonic:
The Ella Fitzgerald Set Showcasing
Classic Songs Recorded From 1949 – 1954

Complete U.S. JATP Performance Released
for First Time with 22 Remastered Tracks

As part of Verve’s 60th Anniversary, the storied imprint is set to release the complete U.S. Jazz at the Philharmonic performances of celebrated vocalist Ella Fitzgerald.

Columbia/Legacy Celebrates the 90th Birthday of Miles Davis with Two Special New Releases: MILES AHEAD – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Available Friday, April 1

Columbia/Legacy Celebrates the 90th Birthday of Miles Davis with Two Special New Releases:
MILES AHEAD – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Available Friday, April 1

EVERYTHING’S BEAUTIFUL, The Recordings of Miles Davis Reimagined by Grammy Award Winning Musician Robert Glasper with Guest Artists Erykah Badu, KING, John Scofield, Phonte, Bilal, Ledisi, Stevie Wonder, Laura Mvula, Hiatus Kaiyote & Others – Available Friday, May 27

New Track “Ghetto Walkin” Premieres Today During Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show only on Apple Music. Both albums are available for pre-order today on iTunes.

NEW YORK, March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia/Legacy will commemorate the 90th birthday of globally renowned music innovator Miles Davis with the release of two very special new Miles Davis album projects:

Marsha Ambrosius’ Single “Have You Ever” from Tribute Album “We Remember Dennis Brown” | LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!

VP RECORDS REVEALS FIVE NEW SONGS OFF
WE REMEMBER DENNIS BROWN
A DOUBLE DISC TRIBUTE ALBUM SLATED FOR LATE SPRING 2016

Romain Virgo (Feb 5), Raging Fyah (Feb 12), Jah9 (Feb 19), The Green (Feb 26) and Marsha Ambrosius (Mar 4) Recreate His Classics To Pay Homage to the Revered Jamaican Singer

February 1st, 2016, marked the late reggae and lover’s rock icon Dennis Brown‘s 59th birthday. During his birthday month, reggae’s leading distributor and label VP Records paid respect to Brown by releasing a tribute cover every Friday for five weeks in a row.

Resonance Records to Release “Larry Young In Paris/The ORTF Recordings” on March 11th, 2016 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Resonance Records Presents LARRY YOUNG – IN PARIS: THE ORTF RECORDINGS With Never-Before-Released Tracks by The Jazz Organist / Pianist.

Pre-Order NOW on iTunes and Get 4 Tracks Instantly!

Resonance Records, in partnership with the National Audiovisual Institute (INA) of France, is pleased to announce the release of Larry Young In Paris/The ORTF Recordings. Featuring groundbreaking performances by the ingenious organist and pianist, these studio and live recordings from 1964 and 1965 made for French radio and never before issued on record, will be released on March 11, 2016 in deluxe two-CD and limited-edition two-LP sets.

Verve Records Celebrates 60 Years

Verve Records Celebrates 60 Years

Label will Celebrate Landmark Anniversary
with Releases Throughout the Year

One of the most prestigious labels in the history of jazz, Verve Records will celebrate its 60th anniversary throughout 2016 with a trove of historic reissues and stunning new collections from its legendary archives. The release schedule constitutes a who’s-who of jazz legends, including such pioneers as Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Smith, Stan Getz, and the label’s heart and soul, Ella Fitzgerald.

Off The Wall: Michael Jackson’s Original Album And The Documentary “Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall” Set For Release As A CD/DVD Bundle On February 26, 2016

Off The Wall: Michael Jackson’s Original Album And The Documentary “Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall” Set For Release As A CD/DVD Bundle On February 26, 2016

JACKSON’S OFF THE WALL “INVENTED MODERN POP AS WE KNOW IT”

SHOWTIME® TO DEBUT DOCUMENTARY ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at 9 PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On February 26, during Black History Month, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Legacy Recordings will release exclusive CD/DVD and CD/Blu Ray editions of Michael Jackson’s revolutionary 1979 recording, Off The Wall. The package will include the original version of the album bundled with the new documentary Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, directed by Spike Lee.

WATCH VIDEO! Music Legend Chris Jasper Releases Greatest Hits CD “The Essential Chris Jasper”

“The Essential Chris Jasper” Now Available on CD…Featuring “Caravan of Love” and More…a compilation of hits from former Isley Brother CHRIS JASPER

“THE ESSENTIAL CHRIS JASPER” is also available for download at Amazon.

NEW YORK – Dec. 27, 2015 – PRLog — “THE ESSENTIAL CHRIS JASPER” is now available on CD at Amazon. “THE ESSENTIAL CHRIS JASPER” is a 29-track double CD of songs that Chris Jasper sang lead on during his time with Isley-Jasper-Isley and his first two solo albums on his Gold City/CBS Associated Label, including: Broadway’s Closer to Sunset Boulevard (IJI); Caravan of Love (IJI); Different Drummer (IJI); Superbad (Solo); and Time Bomb (Solo).

Michael Jackson’s Thriller Is The First Album Certified RIAA 30X Multi-Platinum

Michael Jackson’s Thriller Is The First Album Certified RIAA 30X Multi-Platinum The King Of Pop Makes History (Again)!

THRILLER REMAINS THE BIGGEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME, TOPPING 100 MILLION SALES WORLDWIDE

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Estate of Michael Jackson, Epic Records and Legacy Recordings announced today that Michael Jackson’s THRILLER is the first album in RIAA Gold & Platinum Program history to be certified 30X Multi-Platinum for U.S. sales, continuing The King of Pop’s reign as the biggest selling artist of all time with worldwide sales of over 100 million for Thriller and 1 billion overall.

Previously Unreleased Diana Ross Album, Sings Songs From “The Wiz,” is Available NOW

Previously Unreleased Diana Ross Album, Sings Songs From “The Wiz,” Out Now

Rare 1978 recording features Ross singing every role from the classic movie musical, including songs by Charles Smalls, Quincy Jones, Ashford & Simpson and Luther Vandross

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — After 37 years, Diana Ross Sings Songs From The Wiz is getting its release digitally on November 27 through Motown/ Universal Music Enterprises in time for a revival of the original stage musical, airing live in primetime on NBC, December 3, features chart-topping music superstars Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Ne Yo and Common, Orange Is The New Black’s Uzo Aduba, Glee’s Amber Riley, and newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy.

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