Bobby Powell - Spread Your Love"If you know anything about the deep southern soul of the 1960s, you'll know that it's truest examples weren't made by Motown, Stax Volt, or even the behemoth that is Atlantic Records. The deepest, smoothest cuts would appear on tiny labels promoting up and coming regional talent, burning bright and blessing the world with a collection of timeless hits, and then disappearing into the night as quick as they arrived. Often referred to as 'journeymen',

lives in a West Bank home a mere 200 meters away from his wife and children

The choice of cantatas for this recording was governed by two guiding principles: the subject matter of the Epiphany period

Mom and Dad-it's sleeptime in Seattle

Joseph Doche

Although the electric guitar player on the session is unidentified

Madagascar/Merry Madagascar

the once-in-a-lifetime concert features band founder/bassist/vocalist Kim Nekroman

his most eclectic record to date

when Schubert had already written his symphonies

Finland and mastered by Thomas Eberger at Cutting Room in Stockholm

and Jennifer Higdon's Percussion Concerto

Bostridge spins a beautiful line