Featuring the legendary saxophonist George Coleman, this is a Brazilian jazz album showcasing Juno Award winner Brandi Disterheft's inventive writing, power-socket bass playing, and sweet ethereal vocals. Alongside Portinho on drums, this trio shines with slick vignette arrangements paying homage to composers from Carlos Jobim to bassist Sam Jones.

The Psalmes, Songs and Sonnets of 1611 was William Byrd's final publication. And what a superbly fitting culmination to a lifetime of musical service it is! As well as being packed with variety and invention - including both sacred and secular music and using a range of forces from small trios to consorts to full choir - it is probably the happiest, most serene collection of music Byrd ever produced. The Sixteen is joined by celebrated viol consort,...