A long-overlooked gem from the Fantasy Records vaults, the 1972 album Sister Woman finds Esther Marrow incorporating socially conscious lyricism with a blend of jazz, gospel, and R&B influences,... more

Digitally remastered edition of the second album from the Gospel/Soul vocalist. Nowadays known as "Queen" Esther Marrow, her Gospel and stage performances have made her a worldwide concert draw. She... more

One of the world's leading gospel singers started out singing jazz with Ellington. She made two LPs of her own before leaving secular music, both highly sought after. Sister Woman was reissued last... more

This 1969 double-LP conceived by Flying Dutchman's Bob Thiele traces the history of jazz before moving on to a tribute to John Coltrane and a pioneering electronic experiment with Jon Appleton.... more

From fiery protest poetry to spiritual jazz to wicked funk, here are 20 tracks from a time of great change in America, the black community and music: Expansions (rare 7" edit) Lonnie Liston Smith;... more