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One of the coolest collections of Beatles work by Brazilian artists in this hip series from Discobertas – a set that features groundbreaking material penned by the group in 1968 – a few tracks from famous albums, but also some real obscurities too – including some key compositions from emerging solo projects too! The range of songs here is great – way more than just Beatles' hits covered by other artists – and instead that deep contemplation of the greatness of the fab four that held Brazilian music fast in the years of the big MPB boom – which makes the album almost a return to the influence that the group had on Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and others. These recordings are all new, and the set is a huge batch of 21 titles that include "Cosmically Conscious" by Alexandre Crof, "Not Guilty" by Alvin L, "Badge" by Ramirez, "Sour Milk Sea" by Paulo Ricardo, "Lady Madonna" by A Bolha, "Singalong Junk" by Jullie, "Thingumybob" by Victor Biglione Trio, "Pepperland" by Robertino De Recife, "Step Inside Love" by Zelia Duncan, "Junk" by Regina Machado, and "Across The Universe" by Raimundo Fagner.

This fab series keeps on grooving – with another great assortment of classic bossa tunes from around the globe! The focus here is not just on Brazilian numbers, but on interpretations of the bossa sound by American and European jazz and easy artists of the late 60s and early 70s. The set's got plenty of nice numbers that we haven't heard in years – all wrapped up in a package that's as musically sexy as it looks on the cover! Titles include "Cosa Nueva" by Dante Varela, "Tarde De Itapoa" by Amilson Dodoy, "Samba Bom" by Vera Brasil, "Amanha" by Edgard e Seu Conjunto, "Isto E Bossa Nova" by Os Farroupilhas, "Liebestraum" by Singers Inc, "Nao Posso Esquecer" by O Trio, "Voce" by Roberto Menescal, "Bert's Bossa Nova" by Bert Kaempfert, and "Preciso Aprender A Ser So/Reza" by Bob Fleming.

This fab series keeps on grooving – with another great assortment of classic bossa tunes from around the globe! The focus here is not just on Brazilian numbers, but on interpretations of the bossa sound by American and European jazz and easy artists of the late 60s and early 70s. The set's got plenty of nice numbers that we haven't heard in years – all wrapped up in a package that's as musically sexy as it looks on the cover! Titles include "Cosa Nueva" by Dante Varela, "Tarde De Itapoa" by Amilson Dodoy, "Samba Bom" by Vera Brasil, "Amanha" by Edgard e Seu Conjunto, "Isto E Bossa Nova" by Os Farroupilhas, "Liebestraum" by Singers Inc, "Nao Posso Esquecer" by O Trio, "Voce" by Roberto Menescal, "Bert's Bossa Nova" by Bert Kaempfert, and "Preciso Aprender A Ser So/Reza" by Bob Fleming.

A pair of Italian comedy soundtracks – both put together with a very unique feel! The scores on both sets is by the trio of Franco Bixio, Fabio Frizzi, and Vince Tempera – well known from edgier work on other soundtracks – but coming across here with some really unusual elements – including some plunky rhythms on main themes, mixed with melancholy melodies – plus isolated instrumental passages that really run the gamut – clearly changing to fit the whimsy of different scenes. There's a huge amount of material in the set – 62 tracks between both soundtracks, most of them relatively short and playful – and the set also comes with a DVD that features interviews with the composers.

One of the grooviest albums ever recorded by guitarist Barney Kessel – a sweet reworking of Henry Mancini's fabulous music for Breakfast At Tiffanys! The set's got a warm feel and more than a bit of bossa nova inspiration – similar to some of the other Kessel and Shorty Rogers projects for Reprise at the time – and the group features some wicked reed work from Bud Shank and Paul Horn, both of whom add some great color to the set – and make it way more than just another trio date from Kessel! The whole thing's wonderful – filled with favorites from the Mancini songbook – titles that include "Something For Cat", "Sally's Tomato", "Mr Yunioshi", "The Big Blowout", "Hub Caps & Tail Lights", "Breakfast At Tiffany's", "Latin Golightly", "Loose Caboose", and "Moon River Cha Cha".

60s soul treasures from a trio of New York labels reverered for so many great singles – Sceptor, Wand and Musicor – in a great collection from Kent UK! It's filled with group acts and solo stars, soaringly emotional cuts and rawer rumbling R&B, even some early strains of funk – and includes a number of previously unissued songs from the vault that are just as sweet as the regional hits of the time. The genuine love of the material that goes into these Kent and Ace compilations continues to impress! 24 tracks in all: "That's No Way To Treat A Girl" by Marie Night, "I Want A Guarantee" by Maxine Brown, "Stick By Me" by Ed Townsend, "Sweeping Your Dirt Under My Rag" by Ann Bailey, "Diamond Ring" by The Fabulous Dinos, "So Help Me Woman" by George Tindley, "Speed Up" by Betty Moore, "You Got It Baby" by The Toys, "Walking With Pride" by Dan & The Clean Cuts, "Ain't No Love Lost" by Patti Jo and more.