Clarinetist/arranger Phil Nimmons led one of the most important jazz groups in Canada during 1953-1977, which by 1958 was known as Nimmons 'n' Nine. This two-CD set contains previously unreleased material recorded as radio transcriptions and/or broadcasts during 1959-1964, with 16 of the 21 selections being from 1963-1964.

Thistle & Jewel, with vocalist Rebecca Campbell and composer/pianist Carol Ann Weaver, is a collection of Weaver's songs based on poetry of internationally known Mennonite-rooted poets Julia Kasdorf, Jeff Gundy, Ann Hostetler, and the young Canadian Kiera Schneider.

The 'nightingale' is a reference to the metaphor which is attributed to Brahms' clarinettist friend, Richard Muhlfeld.

Christina Petrowska Quilico's Ings is a two-hour adventure in piano music that ranges from the spiritual and sacred to blues, boogies and jazz.

Bageshree Vaze is a versatile and multi-talented Indo-Canadian artist. As a dancer and choreographer, she strives to create and present work that reflects her cultural influences.