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RCA VICTOR '\ "
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1952-59: The Popular Explosion ............... 14
1959-69: Experiment & Expansion ........... 29 1925-39:
1973-80: Blending It All Together ...... ... . . . .49 SATCHMO, Louis Armstrong Jelly Roll Morton
BIG BAND The Hot Fives, Volume 1 Greatest Hits
1985-99: The New Generation ........ . ..... . .55 & BEYOND A must-have for anyone interested in As grandiose as it sounds, Jelly Roll
the beginnings of jazz, this is one of Morton can truly be called the first
the most important albums from the jazz giant. The pianist was compos-
RIFFs ........ , .............................. 63 19205. It was recorded after louis ing as early as 1902, and he was a
Armstrong left King Oliver's famous major force in the shift from ragtime
Index ................. . .................... 68 Creole Jazz Band in Chicago, Among to early jazz, This is a great overview
many standout tracks is "Heebie of both his career and '205 jazz in
Jeebies," which features one of the general. Includes classics like "Black
first Satchmo scat solos ever recorded, Bottom Stomp."
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Sidney Bechet
SIDNEY BECHET The Legendary Sidney Bechet
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Louis Armstrong garneTed, despite actually
beating Satchmo by a few months in terms
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Temarkable example of New Orleans jazz
features piping hot clarinet and saxophone
playing from a master's lips. Includes "The
Sheik of ATaby," on which Bechet played all
the instruments himself.
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Fletcher Henderson UPC: 078635659023
Tidal Wave Count Basie Benny Goodman Django Reinhardt
It has been said that without Fletcher The Best of Early Basie The Famous 7938 Carnegie A11 Star Sessions
Henderson, there would never have Fats Waller
been a Benny Goodman. This is a
Presenting roughly one-thiTd of the Ha11 Jazz Concert Django ReinhaTdt was a master of
The Very Best of Fats Wa11er sides Count Basie made for Decca On January 16, 1938, big-band hero the gypsy guitaT. He was also the fiTst
comprehensive collection of classic
The artistry and showmanship of Fats Waller between 1937 and 1939, this disc Benny Goodman brought jazz from major jazz innovator to come out of
tracks by the legendary pianist and
made him one of the most populaT enter· offers pUTe, unadorned swing at its the nightclub and the roadhouse to Europe. This disc featuTes hiS 1939
bandleader, who also served as a tal-
tainers of his day. His technical virtuosity, his finest. Lester Young and his magic sax the concert hall, where it has enjoyed sessions with Rex Stewart and his
ent scout, producer, and arranger for
prodigious composing skills, and his efferves- can be heard, and "On e O'Clock a residence ever since. Marking the 1937 session with Coleman Hawkin s
the giants of the big-band era. These
cent personality had a tremendous effect on Jump," the anthem of an entiTe eTa, first time all of the music from that and Benny Carter, as well as tTacks on
tracks, taken from sessions in the '30s,
the jazz world, and he continues to be a huge makes this an essential pick fOT any- fabled night has been available, this which ReinhaTdt appeaTed with the
show Henderson to be an eaTly jazz
influence on pianists like George Winston. one inteTested in the beginnings of spectacular recoTding documents a bands of CarteT and Hawkins.
visionary.
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BINC: 5524160 songs, including "Ain't Misbehavin'" and a wider audience. Highlights include
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UPC: 011105064323 "Honeysuckle Rose." Gene Krupa's propulsive drumming
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on the flag -waver "Sing Sing Sing."
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The
Commodore
Gift Giving
Bil1ie Holiday Made Easy
Artie Shaw Frank Sinatra and GTenn Mi11er CoTeman Hawkins
The Commodore
High1ights from Self Portrait Tommy Dorsey Greatest Hits Body and Soul
Master Takes A Borders'" Gift Card
At 92, Artie Shaw is one of the last living Greatest Hits Though Glenn Miller was at the Coleman Hawkins's 1939 recording
legends from the golden era of swing. It was big news at the end of 1939 height of his career nearly 60 years To listen to Billie Holiday's voice is to
of "Body and Soul" helped establish
means you'll always have
At times, his personal life seemed to drift in a beautiful twilight landscape
ago, his music is as beloved today as it
overshadow his musical career, with six
when Frank Sinatra left Harry
ever was-if not more so. A perfect of pure emotion. She was at her peak the saxophone as a featured solo the perfect present.
James's band to join Tommy Dorsey. when this 1939 recording was made. instrument and launched this
highly publidzed maniages (including More than 60 years later, it's fasd- introduction to perhaps the biggest groundbreaking tenor player into
unions with Lana Turner and Ava big -band leader of them all, this The CD also includes songs from four Available in denominations
nating to listen to Sinatra's musical sessions in 1944. Almost all of them the jazz limelight. This compilation
Gardner), but his contribution to the development in the company of the compilation includes classics like highlights his work from 1939 to from $5 to $500.
big-band era can't be overlookeci This "In the Mood," "Tuxedo Junction " are now classics, including the haunt-
trombonist and his swinging ensem- ing "Strange Fruit" and "I'll Be Seeing 1956: from beautiful ballads and live-
collection of tracks recorded between "When You Wish Upon a Star," an'd
1937 and 1954 covers the clarinetist and
ble. This compilation features the
"Moon Love."
You." ly swing to th e birth of bebop. Redeemable at any
chart-topping "I 'll Never Smile
bandleader's entire career on the
Bluebird label, as well as some extra live
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THELONIOUS
MONKE
1945-50:
THE BIRTH OF Louis Jordan Django Reinhardt and Billie Holiday Charlie Parker Thelonious Monk
BOP&COOL The Best oj Louis Jordan 5tephane Grappe11i Jazz at the Philharmonic Bird's Best Bop on Verve Genius oj Modern Music,
Singer and bandleader Louis Jordan Souvenirs Sillie Holiday was one of the first Saxophone h igh emperor Charlie Volume 1
was one of the first artists to truly Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt vocalists to take jazz songs and give Parker was one of the pioneers of Thelonious Monk was viewed as an
blend the worlds of jazz and blues on and swinging French-bom violinist them an intense personal touch , bebop. This compilation, which is eccentric, albeit t alented, composer
a grand scale, and he has even been Stephane Grappelli enjoyed a long something that had been chiefly a representative of Parker's recordings when many of these 1947 recordings
credited with contributing to the and fruitful partnership, creating characteristic of blues singers before from 1948 until his death in 1953, were first released. Eventually, they
birth of rock 'n' roll. This collection music that helped shape jazz and then. This CD includes live takes from showcases his brilliant playing and would be viewed as the early stages
features 20 songs from the most fer- had a huge impact on the develop- shows in the '405 in addition to some compositional skills. The personnel in a jazz giant's career. Art Blakey
tile period in the 19405 and early '505. ment of Westem swing. These ses- that were recorded near the end of include Miles Davis, Thelonious plays drums on all tracks, among
Includes the raucous "Saturday sions, recorded just before and just Holiday's life, when her performances Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, and Buddy which the unique "Ruby My Dear"
Night Fish Fry" and the swinging after World War II, capture the ele- were at their most raw and the singer Rich among others. Features staples and the legendary"'Round Midnight"
"Five Guys Named Moe." gant swing and playful interplay that herself was at her most palpably like "KL Blues" and "Confirmation." are particularly noteworthy.
made this duo 50 great. vulnerable.
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Bud Powell
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Though a major piano innovator in his own
right. Bud Powell was frequently overshad-
owed by close friend and fellow keyboard
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wi zard Thelonious Monk. With a flair exem-
plified by "Un Poco Loco" and "Bouncing with
Bud," Powell sculpted an incredible body of
work over his career. This collection presents
tracks laid down in 1949 and 1951, featuring
Fats Navarro, Roy Haynes, Sonny Rollins, and
others. Includes nine altemate takes.
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Dave Brubeck June Christy The Quintet Chet Baker Clifford Brown and Sarah Vaughan
Jazz at Oberlin Something Cool Jazz at Massey Hall My Funny VaJentine Max Roach Sarah Vaughan with
Half a dozen years before releasing When June Christy and arranger- There's a good reason this May 1953 On one of the smokiest, most hypnot- Clifford Brown/Max Roach Clifford Brown
his landmark Time Out, Dave Brubeck conductor Pete Rugolo first recorded event is often dubbed the greatest ic albums in the jazz catalog , Chet In the spring of 1954, trumpet pio- If there were any jazz instrument
was already solidifying himself as a Something Cool in mono in the 1950s, jazz concert ever. Actually, there are Baker is clearly at his peak while neer Clifford Brown and bebop that could emulate the virtuos ic
singular jazz artist, both as a compos- it became such a hit that they rere- five good reasons: Dizzy Gillespie, blending his sensitive vocals and drummer Max Roach teamed up as nuances and cool beauty of Sarah
er and a pianist. In tandem with his corded all " tracks, including "It Charlie Parker, Bud Powell. Charles spare trumpet. Lush symphonic Vaughan's voice, it would be the
co-leaders of a group th at became
nimble band, including extraordinary Could Happen to You," for a 1960 Mingus, and Max Roach. Despit e strings and Russ Freeman's tender trumpet of Clifford Brown . Sadly, th is
one of the greatest jazz combos of
alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, stereo release. This reissue features Parker blowing through a borrowed, piano playing further enhance many their time. You can hear how much was their only coll aboration . It
Brubeck offers up gorgeous readings both complete albums. Alto-sax white plastic alto sax, th is quintes- of these gorgeous numbers. fun they had bringing their musical includes two takes of the vibrant
of "Stardust," "How High the Moon," guru Bud Shank was present for both sential quintet thrilled it s Toronto Highlights include the title track,"Like "Lull aby of Birdland," as well as
worlds together on this hard-bop
and more, breathi ng fresh life into recordings au dience with sizzling takes on "A Someone in Love," and "Someone to classic. The superb solos of West romant ic favorites like "He's My Guy"
these standards. Nig ht in Tunisia" and "Salt Peanut s." Watch Over Me." Coast tenor saxopho'nist Harold Land and "Jim."
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among others. are not to be overlooked either. This
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UPC: 025218604628 BINC: 655747 UPC: 0724382826224 reissue features four bonus tracks.
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Duke Ellington Thelonious Monk Sonny Rollins Sonny Rollins Count Basie John Coltrane
Ellington at Newport Brilliant Corners Saxophone Colossus Tenor Madness The Complete Atomic Basie Blue Train
1956 (Complete) This disc features the cantankerous, With the likes ofTommy Flanagan on Just before the release of his Several elements of Count Basie's John Coltrane laid down some of his
Amilestone in the h istOly of the Duke, this inimitable Thelonious Monk at his piano and an mcendiary Max Roach Saxophone Colossus catapulted him 1950s band echo the straight-ahead most fam ous solos during t hese 1957
1956 "comeback concert" was performed finest. Taking care to select a lineup on drums, this was the album that to worl dwide fame, Sonny Rollins was swing of his 1930s ensemble. The sessions, mergin g his unmistakable,
in front of more than 7,000 people. The that could keep up with his rapturous propelled tenor-sax wizard Sonny joined by the rhythm section of Miles sound is still brassy and infectious, potent tenor saxophone wi th Lee
audience can be heard being whipped inventions, Monk engages Max Rollins from underground status to Davis's quintet for this delightful out- although this period from the famed Morgan's trumpet and Curtis Fuller's
into a frenzy by Paul Gonsalves's searing Roach, Sonny Rollins, Oscar Pettiford, huge audiences and long-overdue ing. The classic t itle track features a pianist and bandleader is a bit more trombone to create a lasting, multi-
n;:horus solo on "Diminuendo in Blue and Ernie Henry in friendly combat critical acclaim. Encompassing a rip-roaring saxophone duel with John dynamiC, daring, and blues-inspired, layered sonic impression. Highlights
and Crescendo in Blue." Legend has it that on an album brimming with original range of styles and material, this CD Coltrane, who counted Sonny as one from the u p-tempo romp of 'The Kid include th e unforgettable title track
audience member Jo Jones, Count Basie's tunes. Frequently letting his talented features the Rollins original "St. of his primary influences. from Red Bank" to th e sultry, made- and the soaring "Lazy Bird."
original drummer, was so impressed with friends take center stage, the piano Thomas" and "Moritat," the t h eme for-candlelit-di nners "Duet."
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the band's fire that he beat time for them wizard exhibits some of his most pas- from The Three-Penny Opera.
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from his front-row seat with a rolled up sionate playing on th is 1956 release.
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copy of The Christian Science Monitor. BINC: 655732 UPC: 025218629126
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with JOHN COllRANf
titled. This hard-bop mastenpiece features
not one but two tenor titans (the other being
John Coltrane). Fiery playing enlivens the
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entire disc, as hom stalwarts Hank Mobley
and lee Morgan also join in the action.
Includes an alternate take of "Smoke Stack." . :
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Time Out The Shape 0/ Jazz to Come movies. As a subscriber, you'll EXPANSION
When the English -born Dave Grubeck This ;s alto-sax master Ornette receive revealing interviews Charles Mingus
recorded Time Out in 1959 with his Coleman's first Atlantic recording Blues & Roots
band (which included sax player Paul with his phenomenal quartet. With with authors and artists,
On this spectacular recording, bassist and
Desmond), little did he know that his its lack of piano and almost no real editors' recommendations,
experimental mix of classical struc- harmonic structure, this "free jazz" composer Charles Mingus dug deep into
and information about give- American roots music to produce a sonic
ture' dramatic improvisation, and var- masterwork played a major role in
ious folk textures from acTOSS the sea shaping the sound of '60s jazz. aways and exclusive store gumbo of New Orleans flavors, gutbucket
would become the classic it is today. Pieces like "Lonely yvoman" have blues, and gospel. Backed by a nine-piece
promotions, Learn more about band that includes saxophon ists Pe pper
Includes the milestones "Blue Rondo become classic examples of beauti-
a la Turk" and "Take Five." ful order amidst chaos.
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Mingus shines on track> such as "My Jelly Roll
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John Coltrane
OHN IllLTRAlIE GIANT STEPS Giant Steps
Recorded just one month after John Coltrane
played on Miles Davis's Kind of Blue, Giant
Steps was Coltrane's first album comprised
entirely of original tunes, and it's arguably
just as important to the history of jazz as
Davis's masterpiece. Many of the songs
feature several members of the Kind of Blue
lineup, and this reissue includes eight bonus
tracks with alternate takes and versions of
nearly every piece on the original release.
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Ella Fitzgerald Etta Jones Hank Mobley Wes Montgomery Jimmy Smith Stanley Turrentine
The Complete Ella in Berlin: Don't Go to Strangers Soul Station The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Back at the Chicken Shack Blue Hour:
Mack the Knife With this artistic breakthrough. Etta Join tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley Wes Montgomery "The Incredible" Jimmy Smith once The Complete Sessions
Ella Fitzgerald couldn't remember all Jones staked her claim in tlle jazz for a thrilling ride. Hopping onboard more lives up to his billing on this
Wes Montgomery was the most sig- Although perhaps not as well known
the words to "Mack the Knife" and world. Having performed and record- fo r these sensational t racks are stellar 1960 recording. one of a string as other big-name combos like the
nificant jazz guitarist to emerge since
"How High the Moon)" during this ed extensively over the previous pianist Wyn ton Kelly. bassist Paul of sensational effort s during an
Charlie Christian in the 19305. This CD Modem Jazz Quartet or the Ramsey
1960 concert. but you'll never forget decade,Jones truly hit h er stride dur- Chambers. and drummer Art Blakey. amazingly productive period for the Lewis Trio. Stanley Turrentine and the
shows him keeping his 50105 gentle
the high-spirited live recording. Her ing these 1960 sessions. Her expres- as Mobley sinks his chops into four Ham mond organ virtuoso. Three Sounds were instrumental in
and fluid while producing a sound
hilarious recovery on the title tune is sive voice lit up well-known numbers original tunes and adroitly handles a Vigorously pounding his keyboard.
that is eminently bluesy. His under- bridging the gap between the bebop
just one of many winning moments such as "Yes Sir. That's My Baby... .. Fine pair of standards. "Remember" and Smith squeezes every last drop out of
st ated style is espeCially obvious on years and modem jazz ideas. Gene
as Fitzgerald joins forces onstage and Mellow." and "Bye Bye Blackbird." "If I Should Lose You." each note. with Stanley Turrentine.
his covers of songs by Dave Brubeck Harri s's gentle piano caresses
with the Paul Smith's quartet. featur- BINC: 655888 BI NC: 5821711 a nd Sonny Rollins. Kenny Burrell. and Donald Bailey Turrentine's slow, assured sax narra-
ing Jim Hall on guitar. Includes four upc: 025218029827 UPC: 724349534322 joining in on the fun . . tives on gorgeous tracks like "Since I
cuts not on the original LP. BINC: 655740 Fell for You" and "Willow Weep for Me."
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Stan Kenton
Louis Armstrong and Bill Evans Dexter Gordon Adventures in Jazz
Duke Ellington Waltz jor Debby Ballads Kenton's name has long been synony-
The Great Summit: Bill Evans, Paul Motian, and Scott Wh ile he could make his saxophone mous with the best in cutting-edge Oliver Nelson
The Master Takes La Faro comprised one of the most breathe fire at will, Dexter Gordon American music. This album, which
The Blues and the Abstract Truth
simpatico trios in jazz, and this live was blessed with an equal talent for features his fabulous 1960s orchestra,
satchmo and the Duke together in This album, recorded in 1961, is perfectly
date from the Village Vanguard blowing beautiful ballad phrases. Its is among his best, and it could almost
the studiol! It happened only once. named. Sax player and arrange r Oliver
catches them at the height of their famous cover photograph a good be called "progressive big band."
In Ap ril 1961, Armstrong and his Nelson's expertise manifests itself in the form
brilliance. Sadly, bassist LaFaro died indicator of the smoky sounds that Includes "Stairway t o the Stars," fea-
ace band covered 17 Ell in gton of six dreamy hard-bop tracks that, although
just days after Waltz for Debby was abound within, this compilation fea- turing a supercharged sax solo by alto
tunes, including spirited renditions stemming from blues ideas, range from bal-
recorded, making this highly recom- tures Gordon's lovely readings of magician Gabe Baltazar, as well as the
of "Mood Indigo," "In a Mellow lads to swing and after-h ours darkness. The
mended set even more historic. "Body and Soul," "Willow Weep For modem standard "Malague;;a."
Tone," and "Cottontail." Featuring moody "Stolen Moments" bums with mag-
Me," and six other soulful classics.
Armstrong's signature vocals and BINC: 655854 BINC: 5967299 nificent brass work by Nelson, Eric Dolphy,
trumpet in tandem with Ellington's UPC: 025218621021 BINC: 680090 UPC: 0724352122226 and Freddie Hubbard.
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Herb Alpert
Definitive Hits
With five top-20 hits between 1962 and 1968,
trumpeter Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
Band enjoyed commercial success unusual
for accomplished jazz instrumentalists. This
is the first Single-disc retrospective of
Alpert's work, from his first hit, "The Lonely
Bull," to his complete mastery of contempo-
rary jazz on later hits like "Keep Your Eye on
Me."
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Pete Fountain UPC:606949088620
The Best of Pete Fountain Quincy Jones Duke Ellington, Charles Stan Getz
A Dixieland favorite, New Big Band Bossa Nova Mingus, and Max Roach Jazz Samba
Orleans-born clarinetist Pete Vince Guaraldi Riding the wave of Latin music surg- Money Jungle In the 1960s, when Americans went
Fountain is known fo r his animated ing through America at the ti me, giddy for samba music, this efferves-
performances and for adding extra Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus Already deep into his second golden
pianist, composer, and arranger cent 1962 album was one of the
flavo rs to every tune he plays. This 25- This was the true breakthrough from Charlie age, Duke Ellington was joined by
Quincy Jones peppered this 1962 hot new stars Charles Mingus and prime reasons fo r all the excitement.
track collection covers the gamut of Brown's favorite composer, with Vince recordi ng with exciting themes for a
Max Roach for this unlikely yet bril- Taking wing w ith guitarist Charlie
Fountain's prolific career, from the Guaraldi's eccentric piano style emerging big band that featured the talents of
liant 1962 trio date. In addition to Byrd, Stan Getz plays a smooth, sexy
openin g "While We Danced at the fully formed. The first half is a performance of dynamic players like Clark Terry and
new versions of favo ri tes like tenor sound that resonates wit h
Mardi Gras" to "Indiana (Back Home Antonio Carlos Jobim's score to the film Black Lalo Sch ifrin. Features "Soul Bossa "Solitude" and "Caravan," this reissue catchy Latin rhyth ms. Filled with ear-
in Indiana)." Orpheus. The second is a mellow trio date Nova" (as heard in the Austin Powers
features four new tunes and four cat ching h igh ligh t s, including
that includes "Cast Your Fate to the Wind."
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1 soundtrack) and a previously unre-
leased bonus track, "A Taste of Honey."
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alternate takes.
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"Desafinado," "Samba Triste," and
many others.
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Dexter Gordon Freddie Hubbard Sheila Jordan Wes Montgomery Oscar Peterson Donald Byrd
Go Hub-Tones Portrait of Sheila Full House Night Train A New Perspective
Bopping through half a dozen tunes, Though still a valued member of Art In 1962, Sheila Jordan's unconven- If it's true that none of guitarist Wes Few pianists swing as hard as Combining th e talents of the
including the opulent "Cheese Cake," Blakey's Jazz Messengers at the time tional and brilliant vocal improvisa- Montgomery's studio albums cap- Canadian jazz giant Oscar Peterson, Coleridge Perkinson Choir and a
tenor-sax titan Dexter Gordon riffs of this release, Freddie Hubbard was tions brought her to the attention of tured the warmth and grace of his and few records capture h im as septet that featured guitarist Kenny
brilliantly on energetic tracks and pure dynamite as a bandleader in his Blu e Note head Alfred Lion, who live sets, then this 1962 concert album well as this 1962 trio set. Longtime Burrell, saxophoni st Hank Mobley,
gorgeous ballads alike. Pianist Sonny own right. Mergi ng elements of the promptly signed her as the first vocal- is even mOTe of a treasure. His pure, collaborator Ray Brown joins and pianist and arrang er Duke
Clark, bassist Butch Warren, and then -exploding free jazz wit h his ist in the label's history. Portrait of textured playing style (which has Peterson on the bass for a program Pearson, trumpeter Donald Byrd
drummer Billy Higgins round out a fervent bop playing , Hubbard laid Sheila is by tums delicate, intense, influenced many rock guit arists, as of mostly blues and Ellington pieces, blended a healthy dose of gospel and
top-fl ight quartet, blending their down some of his finest sides here intimate, and adventurous. Includes well) comes through perfectly. Miles including "C-Jam Blues" and "The blues into the jazz mix on this inno-
immense talents on spirited studio as saxophonist and flautist James classic takes on "Oat Dere" and "Hum Davis's rhythm section backs him up Honeydripper." This reissue features vative recording. Byrd's soaring take
sessions still considered among the Spaulding and pian ist Herbie Drum Blues." on his first live recording. six bonus tracks. on Pearson's "Cristo Redentor" is but
finest of Gordon's prolifi c career. Hancock made key contribution s. one of many shining moments.
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Horace Silver
Song for My Father
With this rousing release, pianist Horace
Silver added to a legacy a lready packed with
memorable efforts. With its instant ly identi-
fiable melody, the title t rack is perhaps the
best-known tune from th ese classic Blue
Note sessions, on which Silver makes the keys
positively sparkle. In later years, Steely Dan
adapted the song's melody as the underpin-
ning for the pop smash "Rikki Don't Lose That
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recognized as his shining hour. With a part of her jazz-blues sound, Simone's raw,
the cool guitar of Joe Pass, trumpeters clarinet, or alto saxophone, Dolphy three-horn attack-including the lovers, Wayne Shorter jams as part of
a vibrant quintet on this record ing. often dark songs of protest and lost romance
Carmell Jones and Al PorCino, lush enlivens each track. Drummer Tony inimitable Eric Dolphy-and a
Shorter's Miles Davis bandmates were definitely rooted in pure blues. Includes
string arrangements, and a host of Willia m s, bassist Rich a rd Davis rhythm section led by a spirited, 18- her version of "Strange Fru it" and a spell bind-
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top-flight players, Wilson is clearly in t rumpeter Freddie Hubbard, and year-old Tony Williams, the music Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter join
Freddie Hubbard and Elvin Jones for a ing take on "Little Girl Blue," on which her
her element, as is evidenced by "My vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson also spins merrily around Hill's vigorous
world-class ensemble. Includes an piano playing and singi ng make fo r an
Sweet Thing" and "Satin Doll." flex t heir muscles on these exhilarat- piano riffing. Features three altemate
altemate take of "Dance Cadaverous." intriguing contrast.
ing sessions. takes.
BINC: 680046
BINC: 5821710 BI NC: 885866
UPC: 07m9626526 BINC: 5821714 BINC: 5868123
UPC: 724349900127 UPC: 731451819827
UPC: 724349879324 UPC: 724349900721
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A Love Supreme Astrud Gilberto's Maiden Voyage Th e In Crowd Cornbread Unity
Perhaps John Coltrane's most impor- Finest Hour Herbie Hancock enjoyed the limelight Ramsey Lew i ~ became ramous fOT his This hard-bop masterwork came out As the 1960s progressed, the
tant album and certainly a landmark When Astrud Gilberta sang on Stan as part of Miles Davis's classic 1960s prodigious contributions to jazz edu- in 1965, while trumpet adventurer Hammond organ became a more
in jazz history, A Love Supreme is a Getz's hit "The Girl from Ipanema," qUintet. At the same time, he was cation, his constant search for new Lee Morgan was still riding high on prevalent feature on the jazz
suite in four parts recorded after she was immediately hailed as the also recording h is own sterling musicians, and his experiments with the success of his legendary landscape. In t he h ands of an excep-
Coltrane's spiritual awakening. This is new voice of bossa nova. Featuring a lbums. Featuring drummer Tony jazz fusion. This funky, smooth 1965 Sidewinder album. This is an excel- tional player like Larry Young,
the saxophonist at both his most the best of her work with Getz, as Williams and bassist Ron Carter from live album put the pianist on the lent example of experimentalism this ve rsatile, attention-grabbing
emotional and his most clear. The well as with her husband, Joao Davis's group, as well as saxophonist map, and it's rife with moments of gone right, perfomned with a group instrument spoke volumes. For this
other members of the classic quar- Gilberta, this 20-track collection reaf- George Coleman and trumpeter warm crowd interaction (especially of like-minded and fearless innova- 1965 recording- only his second
tet-McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, and firms her importance in both the Freddie Hubbard, these five original on the groovin' title track). tors like Herbie Hancock and Hank as a leader-Young assembled a
Jimmy Garrison-are also at the peak jazz and world-mu sic genres. compositions gleam with Hancock's Mobley. Includes the beautiful ballad strapping quartet with saxophonist
of their powers. distinctive piano-playing style. SINC: 676075 "Ceara." Joe Henderson, drumm er Elvin
SINC: 6586360 UPC: 076732918524 Jones, and trumpeter Woody Shaw.
SINC: 1007179 SINC: 5845568 SINC: 679150
UPC: 731452079022 Features three alternate t akes.
UPC: 01"05015523 UPC: 724349533127 UPC: 077778422228
SINC: 5803268
UPC: 724349780828
Duke Ellington
The Far East Suite: Special Mix
More than most other 20th-century com-
posers, Duke Ellington was uncannily skilled
at translating exotic locales into dynamic
)0( HtNOERSON RO NCARTER ELVIN lO'l E
music. This extensively remastered album
was conceived by Ellington and Billy
Strayhorn during a State Department tour in
1963. Highlights include an inspired Johnny
Hodges on the lush ballad "Isfahan" and the
ensemble work from Ellington stalwarts Paul
Gonsalves and Cootie Williams.
Cannonball Adderley BINC: 984089
UPC: 078636655123 McCoy Tyner Louis Armstrong Vince Guaraldi
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! Live at
Th e Real McCoy What a Wonderful World Oh Good Grief!
"The Club"
Demonstrating the sophisticated, Originally released in 1968, this was a The playful soun dtrack that accom-
Featuring keyboardist Joe Zawinul's Cecil Taylor flexible piano technique that made landmark release for Louis panied Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy,
inspirational title track, these ses- Unit Structures him an integral part of John Armstrong and remains one of the and th e rest of the Peanuts gang
sions boast alto-sax great Cannonball
Taylor was a classically trained pianist before Coltrane's classic 1960s quartet, most enjoyable excursions one can features some of pian ist Vince
Adderley in top form. Adderley shows take into the land of jazz. It's also a Guaraldi's most nimble playing.
entering the jazz world. Thelonious Monk McCoy Tyner led off these sessions
offhis exuberant, soul-drenched play- with the jaunty "Passion Dance," one great snapshot of Satchmo's later Includes "Linus and Lucy," "You' re in
ing in front of a live audience, with his and Duke Ellington were the main inspira-
tions for his frenzied, if controversial, flights of five original compositions that career. The title track hasn't lost a Love, Charlie Brown,""Great Pumpkin
younger brother, Nat, on comet. The make up what is considered by many shred of power in the past three Waltz," and many other favorit es.
quintet swings through half a dozen to the outer limits of the jazz universe.
Percussive song structures and free-form to be his finest solo work. Ron Carter decades.
tunes, including "Sack O'Woe." BINC: 674096
explorations are the orders of the day on this and Elvin Jones lock down a steady
BINC: 1505857 UPC: 075992717229
BINC: 1008427 groundbreaking-and still qU ite u nder- rhythm, and Joe Henderson provides
UPC: 011105065627
UPC: 724382991526 ground-1966 album. succulent tenor saxophone.
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Herbie Hancock
Head Hunters
With Herbie Hancock already a fam ili ar
name in jazz households, thi s funky master-
piece, with its unfolding layers of invigorat -
ing percussion, made the rest of the world
stand up, take notice, and dance. Includes
new liner notes by Hancock himself. Features
the familiar "Chameleon" and early echoes of
trip-hop on "Watermelon Man."
SINC: 4843635
1973-80: UPC: 074646512326
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The Modern Jazz Quartet Chkk Corea Keith Jarrett Chuck Mangione Jean-Luc Panty David Sanborn
The Complete Last Concert Return to Forever The Koln Concert Chuck Mangione's The Very Best of The Essentials
When the MJQ took Avery Fisher Not released in the u.s. until 1975, It's not every solo piano album that Finest Hour Jean-Luc Ponty David Sanborn is one of the most
Hall's stage in 1974 for what was these sessions mark the earlier remains a classic more than 25 years widely known saxophonists in the
billed as their final performance Chuck Mangione got his start in the French violinist Jean-Luc Panty
recording debut of the first install- after its release. From the very first smooth-jazz world, thanks to more
together, it was viewed as the end of hard-bop school of Art Blakey's Jazz merged the old jazz style of
ment of keyboardist Chick Corea's notes of this 1975 concert in Genmany, than 20 years of hit songs and count-
an era. John Lewis, Milt Jackson, and Messengers in the 1960s, but his Stephane Grappelli with more
celebrated Return to Forever band. Keith Jarrett cast a spell over his audi- less television appearances (includ-
crew played like they've never played greatest success came a decade later contemporary sounds. He played
Intermingling his electric piano with ence and didn't snap his fingers until ing his own early '90s show, Night
before, and the result is captured on when he pioneered the smooth-jazz with everyone from Frank Zappa to
Latin rhythms, Corea fashioned a almost an hour later. This is a nearly Music) . This disc compiles his finest
this two-CD set. The album opens fonmat with his hits "Feels So Good" the jazz-rock pioneers of the
highly appealing mix, showcasing flawless example of the art of piano recordings, including "Chicago Song"
with a wonderfully complex version a nd ''Land of Make Believe." This set Mahavishnu Orchestra. As this
the percussion talents of Brazilian dynamics. and ''Love & Happiness."
of "Softly, As in a Moming Sunrise." features the flugelhom maestro at collection shows, though, his sensi-
husband-and-wife duo Airto Moreira
SINC: 6068321 his mid-'70s peak. bilities were rooted in pure jazz and BINC: 6963464
SINC: 672998 and Flora Purim, as well as Joe
UPC: 042281006722 classical sounds. Includes the Philip UPC: 081227606725
UPC: 075678197628 Farrell on soprano sax and Stanley BINC: 6586362
Glass- like "Mirage."
Clarke on bass. UPC: 606949067021
BINC: 6257926
BINC: 884596
UPC: 081227986223
UPC: 042281197826
George Benson
Breezin'
It might be strange to apply the phrase "pop
superstar" to a smooth-jazz wizard like
7 George Benson. However. his 1976 Breezin'
not only hit No. 1 on the Billboard jazz list.
but also topped the R&B and pop charts at
the same time. This 25th-anniversary edition
features bonus material. including a soulful
rendition of "Down Here on the Ground"
from the movie Cool Hand Luke.
SINC: 6484828
Gato Barbieri UPC: 0812276n327
Caliente! The Manhattan Transfer SpyroGyra Al Jarreau
Gato Barbieri has one of the most The Very Best of the The Best of Spyro Gyra: Best of Al Jarreau
recognizable sax accents in the histo-
ry of the instrument. Originally
Michael Franks Manhattan Transfer The First Ten Years Silky-voiced AI Jarreau has covered a
The Art of Tea When the group formed in 1972. its This collection covers what is proba- lot of ground over an enormously
released in 1976. this album showcas-
members' original intention was to bly the most exciting part of Spyro successful career. and he's the only
es a great mix of Barbieri's smooth- Striking gold on just his second recording.
emulate the sound of the Count Basie Gyra's career. when they were blaz- singer to have snagged Grammys in
jazz tendencies with his trademark multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Michael
Latin sax explosiveness. It features a saxophone section. In the 30 years ing new ground in the late '70s and jazz. pop. and R&B. Released in 1996.
Franks fou nd success by blending jazz and
that have followed. the Manhattan ·80s.years before the phrase "smooth this collection features t wo previous-
num ber of his more famous pieces. pop sounds and appealing to a wide audi-
Transfer has branched out into the jazz" entered the public vocabulary. ly unreleased tunes and two decades
including "Fireflies." "Don't Cry ence. Calling on saxophonists David Sanborn
worlds of pop. doo-wop. jazz. Brazilian Includes early hits like "Shaker Song" of hits. h ighlighted by "We're in This
Rochelle." and the cover of Marvin and Michael Brecker. Franks keeps the music
music. and much more.This disc cata- and "Morni ng Dance." as well as the Love Together." .. Mornin·... and
Gaye's "I Want You." carefree and sexy. His pleasant vocals carry
logs some of their finest moments. joyous "Summer Strut." "Moonlighting."
BINC6n793 such memorable tunes as "Eggplant" and
"Popside Toes." induding "Boy from New York City." SINC: 4786516
UPC: 075021324725 "Birdland." and "Tuxedo Junction." BINC: 5015898
UPC: 051617550129 UPC: 093624645429
BINC: 674130
UPC: 075992722421 SINC: 863281
UPC: 008122n56022
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Bobby McFerrin
Spontaneous Inventions
Bobby McFerrin exploded onto the music
scene with his groundbreaking debut, The
Voice, and the vocal-jazz innovator brilliantly
followed it up with this rousing release.
Pianist Herbie Hancock plays accompani-
ment on "Turtle Shoes," while the
Manhattan Transfer and Jon Hendricks stop
by for ''Another Night in Tunisia." McFerrin
also performs solo on several numbers.
Wynton Marsalis Pat Metheny The Rippingtons Take 6 John Zorn Bela Fleck and
Marsalis Standard Time, StiTT Life (Talking) The Best of the Rippingtons Greatest Hits Naked City the Flecktones
Volume 7 With a technique like no other and a When Russ Freeman first formed the Take 6 took the world by storm in There is eclectic, and then there is Greatest Hits of the
With elegant, inventive takes on skill for playing an incredible range Rippingtons, he began making waves 1988 with the release of their avant-garde. And t hen there is Jo hn
"Caravan," "April in Paris," and 20th Century
of musical styles, gUitarist Pat whose effects are still being felt in the Gram my-winning debut album. They Zorn, the darling of New York's down-
"Memories of You," Wynton Marsalis Metheny has deservedly eamed 14 town scene. From freakish experi- Combining elements of bluegrass,
jazz community. Their mix of intricate continue their joyful sound today
solidified his stature as a jazz scholar Grammy Awards (including one for with a focus on tight, mostly a cappel- ments with noise to scoring jazz, and whatever else he can get his
jazz soloing and easy grooves is one
and assured his position at the van- this 1987 release) while performing Japanese adult fi lms, there is no banjo strings around, Bela Fleck has
of the most imitated sounds in mod- la harmonies, and a unique blend of
guard of the 19805' "Young Lions" and recording with a variety of musi- been carving out a unique niche in
ern jazz. This compreh ensive gospel, soul, and jazz. This compila- frontier unexplored by this saxo-
movement. Backed by a superb quar- cians. Here, Metheny demonstrates phonist and composer. The focus of music since t he late 1970s. With his
overview includes favorites li ke "She tion looks back on their first 10 years,
tet that includes Marcus Roberts, his love for Brazilian music, laying this album is on Zomified versions of equally fl exible bandmates proving
Likes to Watch" with Kenny G. and it includes favorites like "Spread
Robert Hurst, and Jeff "Tain" Watts, down sophisticated originals such as Love" and "Biggest Part of Me" classic movie themes, including spirited foils, this terrific compilation
Marsalis blows magnificent trumpet "Minuano (Six Eight)" and "Third BINC: 4953010 includes 11 classic Fleck tunes, includ-
those for Chinatown, Batman, and
notes on this first of three Standard Wind." UPC: 011105989121 BINC: 5934235 ing the Gram my-winn ing "The
the James Bond movies.
Time volumes. UPC: 093624737520 Sinister Minister," as well as "Flight of
BINC: 652651 SINC: 689108 the Cosmic Hippo" and more.
SINC: 669147 UPC: 720642414521 UPC: 075597923827
UPC: 074644046120 SINC: 6050451
UPC: 093624730125
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We Want
to Contribute
to Your Child'
College
Education. Diana Krall
IntrodUCing a Remarkoble New
to Help You Sove Thousonds Discusses Nat King Cole~ influence on her singing and playing style
of Dollors for College. Though her beautiful voice and melodic piano playing seem effort-
Keith Jarrett Medeski Martin & Wood less, Diana Krall has worked intensely at developing her abilities.
The Melody at Night, Last Chance to Dance Trance Through childhood lessons and her father's extensive record collec-
with You {Perhaps}: Best Of tion, she developed a love for stars like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra,
Billie Holiday. and Fats Wall"
One of the greatest livi n g jazz {1991-1996}
pianists presents a collection of his Joh n Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris
personal favorites. Stripping down his Wood have been straddling t he fine
virtuosic tendencies, Ke ith Jarrett per- Cole's style sounds easy and natural and relaxed, but when you
line between avant-garde surrealism really listen to it, it's very complex. He appealed to me as a great
forms songs like "Someone to Watch and groovy accessibility since they
Over Me" and "Shenandoah" with jazz pianist who influenced other people, like Oscar Peterson. His
started. They also almost single- artistry as a pianist is almost separate from his artistry as a singer.
pure, simple, and sometimes stark handedly brought the worlds of jazz
beauty. Included with the 10 stan- He had beautiful, impeccable taste as an interpreter of American
and jam-band together. This is an popular song .
dards is the very pretty original excellent colledion of work from one
"Meditation." of th e most innovative trios in mod-
BINC: 6032101 em music
UPC: 731454794923 BINC: 6021241
UPC: 798387952028
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A 14-time Grammy Award-winner, Pat Metheny has spent more Blessed with a sensual contralto voice and a gift for seamlessly
than a quarter centwy forging an instantly identifiable sound. blending jazz, blues, pop, and other styles, Cassandra Wilson says
His nearly boundless energy and passion for sonic experimentation songs choose her, not the other way around. Wilson achieved
arefreque ntly augmented by acoustic and electric instruments of his a breakthrough with the 1993 release of her exhilarating Blue Light
own design. 'Til Dawn.
The methods that are used to quantify music-jazz, rock, pop, When I was in Mississippi, I was searching for older musicians that
black, white, American, folk, European, avant-garde, etc.-have all I could work with, older musicians that I could learn from. And I
failed dismally as terms that have any value whatsoever for me as heard a lot about Boogaloo Ames while I was there. One thing led
a listener or a player. Ilove music and see it, like humanity itself, as to another, and I called and asked him if he might like to play on
one big thing. I can get goose bumps listening to just about any- the recording . I was especially fascinated with him because he
one playing just about anything if they're doing it at their very symbolized a missing link, so to speak, between jazz and blues.
best. When they're finding something unique and important and He was equally facile in both, and you hear it in what he's playing.
special about that particular musical endeavor at that particular In Mississippi, there is sometimes a gray area where jazz and
moment as musicians and would suffer greatly unless they could blues meet.
make that thing happen in just that way at just that time, that's
when I love music the most.
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