THE COLLECTION Nairobi Trio CDMANU5079 The most recent album by Nairobi Trio, 2005, is a collection of songs finely honed over the years to become the best-loved tunes of the Nairobi Trio repertoire.				JAH RYDEM 1814 CDMANU5036 The debut album from 1814, one of Aotearoa’s finest roots reggae bands. Their crowd-thrilling live shows have won them fans up and down the country. If you love skankin’, you’ll love this album!
		ABOUT THE SUN Superturtle CDMANU5097 New outing for Darren McShane (Chainsaw Masochist), with Ben Furniss (Broken Heartbreakers), Paul Taylor, Murray Jacques & Jude Morris. A Sarang Bang / Ode release.				TIPI HAERE TE REO Various Artists CDMANU5099 This wonderful album brings together some of the classic songs we all grew up with and translates them into te reo Maori. Appearing here are vocalists Ruia Aperahama, Ria Hall and Keremara Fuimaono, backed by Rodger Fox, Caleb Robinson, Vaughan Roberts and Neil Billington (and others!).
		3 SIDES OF THE SAME COIN Andy Atwill CDMANU5092 The landmark new album from this NZ composer, arranger, and bass player of considerable note has magical pieces covering a broad range of styles: Latin, bebop, fusion, ballads, big band and free jazz.				SONGS FROM THE SECOND FLOAT Music of Taku CDMANU2042 This is an important set of recordings from Takuu, a small isolated atoll some 200 km off the east coast of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. The CD is a companion disc for Richard Moyle's monograph by the same name published at the University of Hawaii in the Pacific Islands Monograph Series.
		THIS IS MY STORY Susan Rose SEG001 Susan Rose has performed more than 1000 shows in her career, touring the world. This is her debut album, full of smoky vocals, interwoven with a love of Maoritanga and te reo. A uniquely kiwi tale.				UKIYO John Psathas & Pedro Carneiro RATD018 Classical meets electronica on the new Psathas album, a collaboration with Portuguese percussion maestro Pedro Carneiro. Ukiyo is percussion-based and reveals another side to this respected composer’s music.
		FREEDOM Jackie Bristow CDMANU5093 Bristow's voice is sophisticated and soulful. Lovers of finely crafted tunes combined with perfectly delivered vocals should definitely listen up." – The Press, NZ				COLLECTION The Rumour CDMANU5091 A collection of songs from The Rumour's short career in the 70's. Includes the 1971 hit single L'Amour Est L'Enfant De La Liberte.
		MR YELLOW TREE Phil Madsen 9319512195113 The debut from this talented singer-songwriter has11 original tracks. Described as a timeless album, Mr Yellow Tree has the diversity and honesty to resonate with both young and old. The album has a melodic and upbeat take on life, demonstrating Phil’s diversity as a singer-songwriter, as well as a talented musician and producer.				PRESENTING Billy TK Jr CDMANU5080 Billy TK Jr is one of NZ’s hottest blues-rock guitarist. His hugely successful 2008 album has now been reissued with bonus tracks.
		OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS Samsom Nacey Haines Trio CDMANU5078 The brilliant recent album from this trio of top NZ jazz musicians, Ron Samsom (drums), Kevin Haines (bass) and Dixon Nacey (guitar).				THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN'T PRETEND Tyson Smith MBM001 The eclectic debut solo for Wellington-based guitarist Smith has funk, rock, jazz, blues, folk and world music elements inspired by his travels from NZ to the Caribbean, Central America, the US and Europe. A who’s who of guests includes Jonathan Crayford, Darren Mathiassen, Johnny Lawrence & Lisa Tomlins.
		PASSING The NZSO MD3327 Fresh orchestral sounds from 9 Australasian composers. The perfect summary and celebration of what the Asia Pacific Festival is all about: diversity, innovation and cross-fertilisation of cultures. This studio recording was made during the 2007 festival. Conducted by Kenneth Young				AFRICA / AROHA Superbrew ALMACD1008 A classic jazz local jazz reissue from 1987 by noted musician Jim Langabeer and his band Superbrew, featuring sax player Rick Robertson alongside a host of others. A superb, sensitive record of world-influenced playing
		TRIBAL BLOOD - MANAWATAKI MAORI Rawiri Toia & David Antony Clark TM11004 Tribal Blood – Manawataki Maori explores the feelings of wonder & separation of the first people to settle these extraordinary islands of Aotearoa/New Zealand, a people who now call themselves Maori through neo-primitive grooves which are blended with Maori singing & chanting.				45 SOUTH Craig Smith CS2 This Christchurch-based singer-songwriter is fast growing in popularity, thanks to his engaging live performances and a catalogue of wonderfully varied releases. On 45 South, a self-produced, self-released album, Craig is joined by members of Stevie Wonder's backing band.
		FLOURISHES NZTrio RATD019 Flourishes is the third album by one of New Zealand’s most accomplished classical groups. Playing with the boundaries of contemporary chamber music, NZTrio brings its much-heralded blend of contrasting works to its new album, which provides a snapshot of the type of programme the group loves to perform live.