Keith Jarrett-The Köln Concert (1975)

Keith Jarrett is considered one of the greatest jazz pianists, dubbed by many critics the "Bach" of jazz, thanks to his exceptionally meticulous style of spontaneous instrumental solos. He began piano lessons at just two years old, and by seven he was already giving solo concerts. In 1962, at only 16, he gave a concert of more than two hours, composed entirely by himself. During the 1960s, he performed and collaborated with jazz greats such as Chet Baker, Art Blakey, Charlie Haden, Gary Burton, Miles Davis, and Charles Lloyd, among many others. In the early 1970s, Jarrett began to lean towards an acoustic style while continuing to diversify his creativity and explore avant-garde sounds. His album "Facing You" for ECM is an example of this decidedly minimalist period. He subsequently began a series of recitals for ECM, achieving great acclaim and increasing public interest. “The Köln Concert” captures the recital the pianist gave on January 24, 1975, at the Cologne Opera House, which was released later that year by ECM, the label headed by Manfred Eicher. It comprises 66 minutes of extended, intensely rhythmic improvisations with feverish and lyrical passages and a cathartic outpouring of emotion. The album achieved such renown that it remains the best-selling album of unaccompanied piano music to this day.

Eric Clapton & B.B.King-Riding With The King (2000)

Eric Clapton's passion for the blues dates back to his years with John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers, continuing through his time with the legendary Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and The Dominos, in addition to his countless collaborations and contributions to his solo albums. While in previous works like the formidable "From The Cradle", Clapton had delved deeply into the roots of the blues, with "Riding With the King", the British guitarist demonstrates his respect and fascination for the genre by recording this album with the admired B.B. King. Besides these two geniuses, the album features collaborations with prestigious musicians such as guitarists Andy Fairweather Low, Jimmie Vaughan, and Doyle Bramhall, keyboardist Joe Sample, bassist Nathan East, and drummer Steve Gadd. In this superb album, Clapton and King manage to blend together perfectly, as could not be otherwise, to give us delightful pieces such as "Come Rain Or Come Shine", "Ten Long Years", "Key to the Highway", "When My Heart Beats Like a Hammer" or "Three O'Clock Blues", achieving with all of them an exquisite album of the best blues, crafted by two of the greatest guitarists in history.

Styx-The Grand Illusion (1977)

If there's one band that perfectly captured the theatricality of rock, it was undoubtedly the American group Styx. In their early days, they focused on a progressive rock style rooted in American music. As the years went by, Styx evolved their style, moving towards a less bombastic and more catchy sound, bordering on adult-oriented rock, but maintaining their complex and theatrical compositions. Albums like "The Serpent Is Rising", "Man of Miracles", "Equinox", "Crystal Ball", "The Grand Illusion", "Pieces of Eight", "Cornerstone", and "Paradise Theater" are considered essential works of American rock. In 1977, Styx were at the peak of their career, and that year they released their seventh album, "The Grand Illusion", which would become one of their greatest creative and commercial achievements. This excellent work fused classic rock and art rock, achieving triple platinum status for over three million copies sold in the North American market. Styx's appeal in this release lies in its great sonic diversity, where, under a wide range of styles and musical influences, the album spans from vigorous and powerful sounds like "Miss America" ​​to canvases of progressive dynamism like "Superstars", passing through the instrumental complexities of "The Grand Illusion", the melodic rock of "Come Sail Away", epic progressive pieces like "Castle Walls", and compelling hard rock like "Man in the Wilderness".

Goblin-Roller (1976)

Goblin was an Italian band that oriented its music mainly to horror movie soundtracks with dark, intriguing and progressive sounds, but also released some albums outside the film industry.
Formed in Rome in 1972 during their career they have been dissolved several times and reunited in the last 40 years.
His first and most classical formation was comprised of the guitarist Massimo Morante, the keyboardist Claudio Simonetti, the bassist Fabio Pignatelli and the drummer Walter Martino, however throughout his long career there have been innumerable line-up changes to the point that they have There have been records that have been recorded by totally different lineups. His first job was for the soundtrack of the 1975 movie "Profondo Rosso", a short job, barely 30 minutes, but where the gloomy sounds full of organs are already sensed with an approach to jazz sounds, atmospheric passages and great moments of guitars, bass and drums.
“Roller” released a year later was already a conventional album without the pressure of a Dario Argento behind it, and it showed a progressive style influenced by the British bands of the genre. Pink Floydian atmospheres, sounds in the vein of Mike Oldfield's “Tubular Bells”, long spacious passages with funk and rock tones, all with great instrumental performances by the band's musicians. Turned into a cult album for progressive fans, Goblin has continued to release both film-directed discs and mainstream parallel works, reaching his late twenties all these years.

Glenn Frey-Strange Weather (1992)

Glenn Frey was always very selective in releasing solo albums, with only five in 25 years. Not counting several compilations and a live album, he followed in the footsteps of almost all the former members of The Eagles, all of whom were not inclined to release much in their solo careers. In 1992, Frey released his fourth album, "Strange Weather", which, despite its enormous quality, went somewhat unnoticed by the general public. However, it contains many of the best moments of his career outside of his main band, such as the melodic "Part Of Me, Part Of You", which would gain prominence after being included on the soundtrack of "Thelma & Louise". With "Long Hot Summer", Frey demonstrated his eclectic style with a rhythmic and danceable track, or with the irresistible blues rock "He Took Advantage (Blues for Ronald Reagan)", while in "River of Dreams" his melancholic side came out where he demonstrates his facet as a creator of great songs, as well as in the addictive "I've Got Mine" and "Brave New World".