R.E.M.’s 4x platinum, 3x Grammy-winning album Out of Time transformed the band from underground cult heroes to full-fledged rock stars. Blending elements of folk, rock, and classical music, the album reached #1 in both the US and UK and became one of the definitive albums of the 1990s.

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's Saturday Night Live characters Jake and Elwood Blues grew out of their humble TV skit origins to become a bonafide pop-culture phenomenon with their hit movie and gleeful covers of soul, blues and R&B staples. The Best of The Blues Brothers is their fourth and final recording. It culls some of their most popular hits and includes previously unreleased live versions of “Rubber Biscuit” and “Expressway To Your Heart”.

Chic’s self-titled debut is an effortless blend of funk, soul and disco. The band has been compared to greats including Booker T & the MGs. The album includes the infectious R&B numbers “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Everybody Dance,” two hits that would help put the group on the map. Chic reached #12 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums.

Like a Virgin is pop powerhouse Madonna’s first number one record. Following the success of her self-titled debut, Madonna began sculpting her legacy in music history. The album features two of Madonna’s most iconic songs, “Like A Virgin” and “Material Girl.” This multi-platinum masterpiece and one of the bestselling albums of all time was produced by Nile Rodgers, who has worked with greats like David Bowie. The album is a defining moment in Madonna’s long standing career.

Kaya is the 1978 masterpiece by the reggae legend. This irresistible classic features all of Marley’s exhilarating spirituality. With The Wailers, the album includes the classic cuts “Is This Love,” “Sun Is Shining,” “Time Will Tell,” “Satisfy My Soul” and “Smile Jamaica.” The album is a pop-rock masterwork.

Ascenseur pour l'échafaud is an album by jazz musician Miles Davis. It was recorded at Le Poste Parisien Studio in Paris on December 4 and 5, 1957. The album features the musical cues for the 1958 Louis Malle film "Ascenseur pour l'échafaud".

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Jacques Higelin was born in Brou-sur-Chantereine, a working-class village east of Paris, on October 18, 1940.

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In A Silent Way is Miles Davis’ 1969 masterpiece. It is widely regarded as one of Davis’ finest works and one of the most innovative jazz albums of all time. It is an unforgettable and intriguing fusion of jazz and rock. The album features fellow virtuosos Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Dave Holland and Joe Zawinul. The musicians create rich layers of brilliance. One of Rolling Stone's "50 Coolest Records of All Time." This is a landmark achievement and an important document in jazz history.

Amandla was Miles' perfect departure from Tutu, and a comeback for himself and his right-hand man, the composer Marcus Miller. The album features investigations into the possibilities of contemporary synthesizers and drum machines. But unlike Tutu, Miles and Miller supply a satisfactory amount of real orchestral instrumentation, real drums, percussion and guitars.

Lonerism is a sonic leap forward for the international super group. Kevin Parker (vocals/guitar), Dominic Simper (bass) and Jay Watson (drums/backing vocals) took the music world by storm with their critically acclaimed debut, InnerSpeaker. At a new creative height, the band cuts melancosmic shapes across every track. This sophomore outing packs searing guitar lines, bouldering drums, free bass and the mesmerizing vocals of Kevin Parker. Reached #7 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums. Guardian named the album as one of the “Best of 2012”.

Bitches Brew is a pivotal document in music history. Widely considered one of the greatest jazz albums ever made, it is Miles Davis’ first Gold-certified work. The music legend continues his experimentation with electric instruments, bridging together jazz and rock. Davis’ innovative masterpiece mixed the best elements of free jazz, electric rock textures and blues phrasings. It is one of Q Magazine’s “Best Jazz Albums of All Time” and one of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” It reached #1 on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums and won the GRAMMY® for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance.

Like his early hero Miles Davis, acclaimed trumpeter Tomasz Stanko has a knack for shaping great bands, and this one, formed in the world’s jazz capital, overflows with promise. Thomas Morgan, Gerald Cleaver and David Virelles join Stanko for this breathtaking masterpiece. This must-have audiophile download is filled with brooding darkness and sophisticated ballads. In the uptempo pieces, all four players enter new territory with exciting results. The double-album program of Stanko compositions is inspired by the poetry of Wislawa Szymborska, the Nobel Laureate.

American composer, musicologist and guitar legend Ry Cooder teams with North Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt to create an exquisite musical realm, with both musicians playing exceptional slide guitar. Their collaboration evokes musical elements from many cultures and styles. Percussion by Sukhvindar Singh on tabla and Cooder's 14-year-old son Joachim on dumbek. This recording won a Grammy Award.