Few albums boast as many solid-gold hits as Carole King's Tapestry, first released in 1971. I Feel The Earth Move, It's Too Late, You've Got A Friend and Will You Love Me Tomorrow are some of the most-covered songs of all time. Now it's time for another look at Tapestry, complete with bonus CD which comprises previously unreleased live versions of the original album and a deluxe booklet. It's hard to match the sheer class of the studio version, but a heartbroken version of It's Too Late is worth picking up this double CD for alone. AV


Charles Lloyd: Dream Weaver – The Charles Lloyd Anthology (Warners) 2-CD (£11.99)

Rewind to the late '60s, and the biggest draw in jazz was saxophonist Charles Lloyd, who could fill stadiums with his highly personal, rock-influenced music. Those heady years are celebrated on this brilliant collection, which showcases Lloyd's group in its pomp. Featuring the brilliance of the young Keith Jarrett on piano and drummer Jack DeJohnette, who pushed his cohorts along with furious energy. Forty years have done nothing to diminish the power of this music, or the wailing impact of Lloyd's John Coltrane-influenced playing. AV


Alan Skidmore's Ubizo: 50 Journeys (Provocateur) (£12.99)

The veteran British tenorman celebrates half-a-century as a professionnal player with this new CD, which features him with his African-influenced group, Ubizo. This is unashamedly feel-good, foot-tapping jazz in which three percussionists push the group along with tremendous verve. The tunes are mostly original and whilst the majority of performances are upbeat, there are a couple of lovely ballads here too. Skidmore is on terrific form and there are splendid contributions from trumpeter Ingolf Burkhardt and pianist Colin Towns. AV


Mayerl: Piano Music (Dutton Epoch CDLX 7211) (£11.99)

In the 1920s and '30s Billy Mayerl was England's answer to George Gershwin. Starting life as a classical pianist, he found that a ready market for his light music, composing over 150 original piano compositions. Like Gershwin, they were heavily syncopated and decorated with the "dizzy fingers" that were popular at the time. The disc contains twenty-three tracks of his most popular pieces, and one of his serious works, the gorgeous The Forgotten Forest. Canadian pianist, Leslie De'ath, plays with ear-tickling brilliance. DD


Arnell: The Great Detective/The Angels (Dutton Epoch CDLX 7208) (£11.99)

Richard Arnell was highly popular on both sides of the Atlantic in the post-war years, his music full of tuneful thematic material that extended to symphonies, concertos, film scores and these two vivacious ballets from the 1950s. Spiced with modern harmonies they are immediately attractive and superbly orchestrated and we are grateful to have them back into circulation. Very attractive and colourful performances from the BBC Concert Orchestra with Martin Yates conducting. Fine sound and strongly recommended. DD