First ever Linn Records sampler Studio Master download

Linn Records is delighted to announce the digital release of Volume 3 in 'The Super Audio Surround Collection' series of samplers.  This is the first sampler to be released at the unbeatable Studio Master download quality.

Encompassing classical and jazz music, "The Super Audio Surround Collection Volume 3" exemplifies Linn Records' commitment to quality, originality and diversity. This is a stunning new collection of demonstration quality tracks that showcase Linn artists at their very best.  "The Super Audio Surround Collection Volume 3" features stand-out tracks from Linn's 2006-07 releases.

Linn Records jazz catalogue is represented by the cream of UK talent, two of whom were recognised by the BBC Jazz Awards in 2007: Ian Shaw was named "Best Vocalist" for the second time while Martin Taylor was awarded the "Radio 2 Heart of Jazz" award.

Claire Martin's Shirley Horn tribute album proved a popular summer release reaching #13 in the UK Jazz & Blues Chart and remaining in the chart for 8 consecutive weeks. "He never mentioned love" was chosen as "Music Choice" and "Jazz CD of the Month" by BBC Music Magazine, was named "CD of the Week" by the Sunday Post.

Song-stylist Barb Jungr has enjoyed a successful year with sell-out live appearances across the UK, including the Queen Elizabeth Hall, 606 Club and Edinburgh Festival Fringe as well as dates in New York and an Australian tour.

Singer/songwriter Judith Owen contributes a beautiful track from her self-penned album "Happy This Way", which explores Owen's extraordinary talent for mixing Celtic, jazz and contemporary influences.

The legendary Carol Kidd completes the jazz line-up. Carol's reputation as a leading jazz singer of modern times has been cemented by several sell-out performances in 2007 and the release of her classic debut album on 180 gram vinyl.

Linn Records classical catalogue is represented by the Dunedin Consort's Dublin version of Handel's "Messiah" which has been nominated in the "Baroque Vocal" category at the 2007 Classic FM Gramophone Awards.

James Gilchrist's album "On Wenlock Edge" was named CD of the Week by the Observer & Daily Telegraph, while The Fitzwilliam Quartet's "Brahms Clarinet Quintet" was named a "Benchmark" recording by BBC Music Magazine and William Carter's "La Guitarra Espanola" was named "Editor's Choice" in Gramophone.

Trumpeter Jonathan Freeman-Attwood has added to his series in which he re-works pieces for trumpet with "La Trompette Retrouvee" which attracted the attention of the audiophile press for its superior sound and performance.

Leading contemporary composer James MacMillan contributes a special excerpt from the recorded premiere of his work Missa Brevis performed by Scottish choral group Cappella Nova. Available exclusively on this sampler prior to its release in November.

Several new artists made their Linn Records debut: George-Emmanuel Lazaridis wowed critics with his album of Liszt; Maximiliano Martin shone in his first clarinet recital album; and pianist Vita Panomariovaite partnered Linn veteran Artur Pizarro on their Duos album.