Cited as one of the 2 largest selling jazz albums of all time (Kind of Blue being the other), this record made "Take Five" the most recognizable of jazz tunes and Dave Brubeck a household name. Remixed and remastered from the original 3-track master tapes for enormously improved sound, this definitive reissue is full of rare and previously undiscovered photos of the great quartet (Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto sax, Eugene Wright on bass and Joe Morello on drums) in action.

The album that shook up both the jazz and rock worlds - and made Herbie Hancock a superstar! In it's original release, this LP proved to be a very important recording that bridged jazz, funk and rock, and was a precursor to techno. Reissue producer Bob Belden has made this new CD sound better than ever and this definitive version also boasts great new liner notes by Herbie Hancock himself.

Limited vinyl LP pressing of this classic 1964 album. One of the biggest-selling jazz albums of all time, not to mention bossa nova's finest moment, Getz/Gilberto trumped jazz samba by bringing two of bossa nova's greatest innovators - guitarist/singer Joao Gilberto and composer/pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim - to New York to record with Stan Getz. The results were magic. It's release helped fuel the bossa nova craze in the United States and internationally, becoming the first Grammy Award-winning album from non-American artists. It brought together Stan Getz, who had already performed the genre on his LP Jazz Samba, Joao Gilberto (one of the creators of the style), and Jobim, a celebrated Brazilian composer (and also one of the main creators of the genre), who wrote most of the songs in the album. It became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, and turned Astrud Gilberto, who sang on the tracks "The Girl from Ipanema" and "Corcovado", into an internationally celebrated musician.

Vinyl LP repressing. From the opening bars of the title track of this beautiful album, Oscar Peterson lays down the kind of piano playing for which he had been famous for well over a decade; the deftness of touch, the almost sleight of hand, as he beguiles the listener into making it sound all too easy. Peterson talks through the piano and at his best he makes the piano sing. Just listen to 'Georgia on My Mind' who needs a vocal? While Peterson has at times, unfairly, been called an unemotional pianist, that is not a criticism that can be leveled at Night Train. It is a beautifully recorded album that makes the piano, long-time Peterson trio bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen sound as though they are in the room. Despite having sold Verve to MGM two years earlier, Norman Granz produced this album as he was Oscar Peterson's manager; it is a fitting tribute to both performer and mentor.

Limited vinyl LP pressing. This aptly named 1957 album by jazz icon Miles Davis includes three sessions originally recorded between 1949 and 1950. What would go on to become known as cool jazz, these recordings were complex in arrangement, with just the right touch of restraint from Davis and the rest of his ensemble. Featuring unusual instrumentation and several notable musicians, the music consisted of innovative arrangements influenced by classical music techniques such as polyphony, and marked a major development in post-bebop jazz. As the title implies, these recordings are considered seminal in the history of cool jazz. Most of them were originally released in the 10-inch 78-rpm format and are all approximately three minutes long. Forever hip and innovative, this vinyl reissue is a timeless classic for any jazz collection.

The legendary last recording of Evans' brilliant trio (with Paul Motian and Scott LaFaro, who died days after this was taped at the Village Vanguard). Invigorating freedom and deep emotion meet and cast a powerful spell; this reissue adds alternate takes of Waltz for Debby; Detour Ahead, and My Romance plus other bonus material!

Recorded in '57 but not issued 'til '61 (by which time the public had caught on to the idiosyncratic genius of these two), this legendary meeting was a career highlight for both Monk and Trane. Monk's Mood (from the Thelonious Himself LP) is the bonus cut, joining Off Minor; Ruby, My Dear; Nutty; Trinkle, Tinkle, and more!

Samara Joy is a 2x Grammy winner for Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album for her Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile. At just 23 years old, her voice, tone and phrasing harken back to legendary jazz vocalists such as labelmates Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday. She is poised to be a household name, synonymous with timeless jazz music. Available on transparent blue vinyl. Limited Edition.

Miles Davis' Final Collaboration with Arranger Gil Evans Yields Watershed Innovations: Flamenco-Themed Sketches of Spain Spins Graceful Webs of Sound and Emotion Mobile Fidelity's UltraDisc One-Step 180g 33RPM LP Set Brings Out the Record's Full Spectrum of Color: 65th Anniversary Edition Pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing Miles Davis and Gil Evans bridged styles and collaborated on high-concept projects three times during their celebrated careers. For their final act, they created Sketches of Spain, a peak moment in each legend's legacy. The transformative record weds Spanish themes, lush orchestrations, romantic timbres, and Davis' lyrical methods in a tender ceremony. Seldom, if ever, did Davis ever so expressively and liberally paint with color. And in Evans, he has a like-minded partner to help draw out tones, shades, and textures. Ranked #358 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, deemed 'a work of unparalleled grace and lyricism' by noted scribe J.D. Considine, bestowed a five-star review from DownBeat, and noted by Q to have taken 'jazz in a new direction,' Sketches of Spain remains universallyrenowned. Part of Mobile Fidelity's Miles Davis restoration series, the 1960 landmark has been afforded the ultimate white-gloves treatment for it's 65th anniversary. Sourced from the original master tapes, strictly limited to 5,000 numbered copies, and pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing, this UltraDisc One-Step 33RPM 180g LP set dramatically expands the soundstages and eradicates a prior dryness that many critics found inhibitive to the record's enjoyment. You'll hear the full-range extension of woodwinds, strings, and percussion, all of which come alive with superior definition and detail amid ultra-quiet backgrounds. Sonically, the results are as breathtaking as the music, and a personal invitation to pull up a chair and enjoy what went down at Columbia 30th Street Studio decades ago in New York City. 1/4' / 15 IPS ANALOG MASTER DSD 64 ANALOG CONSOLE LATHE Numbered Limited Edition UD1S 180g 33RPM LP Box Set NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION OF 5,000 Track List Side One: 1. Concierto de Aranjuez 2. Will o' the Wisp Side Two: 1. The Pan Piper 2. Saeta 3. Solea

Following the success of Impex's critically lauded 1STEP LP release of Stan Getz's cultural touchstone, they couldn't wait to present digital aficionados with their own ultimate high-quality option: The definitive Super Audio Compact Disc/Hybrid CD! For the first time ever, hear two complete versions of Getz/Gilberto: Bernie Grundman's 1STEP analog tape master-to-DSD version and a pristine new restoration/correction from Jamie Howarth at Plangent Processes. The Plangent Process corrects anomalies and repairs physical tape damage without adversely affecting the original sonic quality! Now, you can compare the original tape and the most pristine and accurate picture of the legendary recording sessions on one disc. Few recordings better capture the breezy warmth and easy-going sophistication of Brazilian bossa nova for an American jazz audience. Fewer recordings can replicate the you-are-there presence and flawlessly intimate studio acoustics. Only Getz/Gilberto has Billboard Top 10-charting singles like "The Girl from Ipanema" and "Desafinado." Finally, Impex also includes the 1STEP's two bonus tracks on the Plangent Processed version! We know you have many choices for enjoying this timeless classic. The Impex SACD/Hybrid of Getz/Gilberto sits above the digital competition with great features and incredibly lifelike sound! SACD Stereo SACD Layer Designed to Play on Standard CD Players, SACD Players & Other SACD-Capable Players

The Koln Concert 2-LP / gatefold sleeve / booklet / printed signature - the groundbreaking recording of Keith Jarrett's improvised solo concert at the Cologne opera house - has attained legendary status since it's 1975 release. An iconic album and an essential document of the era, few live recordings in any idiom have been celebrated as widely. In the liner essay included in the 50th Anniversary Edition of the album, the concert's context is outlined in detail. Recorded on January 24, 1975 and originally released on November 30 the same year, The Koln Concert was produced by Manfred Eicher. For the 50th anniversary, the special edition 2-LP is released in a high-quality tip-on-gatefold sleeve with a glued-in, 8-page booklet featuring a new liner essay in German and English, as well as original and new photos. Includes an art print with a photo and printed signature by Keith Jarrett.

Waltz for Debby was recorded June 25, 1961 live at the Village Vanguard jazz club. The place acoustics played a big role: the small, triangular basement club naturally produced a warm, close-up sound. They were used portable Ampex tape machines with relatively few microphones - one near the piano, one for bass, one for drums, plus a room mic to capture the club's natural ambiance. This minimalist setup is part of why the recording still sounds intimate and natural. Bill Evans (that had a two-week engagement at the Village Vanguard with his trio) and producer Orrin Keepnews (Riverside Records co-founder) decided to capture a single Sunday of live performances in afternoon and evening sets. Result was high-quality material for two albums: "Sunday at the Village Vanguard" released first, 1961 and "Waltz for Debby" released the next year, 1962. The title track is a gentle, lyrical waltz Evans originally composed in 1956 as a musical portrait of his young niece, Debby. All compositions included feels Evans transforms them into deeply personal statements, with the the title track serving as the emotional centerpiece. A fantastic trio's telepathic communication, especially between Evans and bassist Scott LaFaro that tragically died in a car accident just 10 days after the recording at age 25. Widely regarded as one of the greatest piano trio albums of all time, "Waltz for Debby" showcases Evans' approach to the trio format, where bass and drums are not just accompaniment but equal partners in dialogue and these show how fluid and spontaneous was the trio himself.

Simply put, Samara Joy is next. At just 22 years old, her Verve debut 'Linger Awhile' shows that with a voice, tone, and phrasing that harkens back to the most legendary jazz vocalists, Samara belongs in the company of iconic labelmates from Ella Fitzgerald to Sarah Vaughan to Billie Holiday. Samara is remarkably savvy on TikTok and Instagram, fostering a community of devoted followers through fully organic means. She is poised to be a household name, synonymous with timeless jazz music.

Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (Original Jazz Classics Series)[LP] - Regarded as one of the greatest jazz collaborations of all time, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane are joined on this 1961 album by the talents of Art Blakely (drums), Wilbur Ware (bass), Gigi Gryce (alto sax) and more. Original Jazz Classics Series is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI with all-analog mastering from the original tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and presented in a tip-on jacket.

Easily one of the most important records ever made, John Coltrane's a Love Supreme was his pinnacle studio outing that at once compiled all of his innovations from his past, spoke of his current deep spirituality, and also gave a glimpse into the next two and a half years (sadly, those would be his last). Recorded at the end of 1964, Trane's classic quartet of Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Jimmy Garrison stepped into the studio and created one of the most thought-provoking, concise, and technically pleasing albums of their bountiful relationship (not to mention his best-selling to date). from the flowing (and classic) bass line at the intro to the last breathy notes, Trane is at the peak of his logical yet emotionally varied soloing while the rest of the group is remarkably in tune with Coltrane's spiritual vibe. Composed of four parts, each has a thematic progression leading to an understanding of spirituality through meditation.

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - "A Night In Tunisia (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)" / One of the great line-ups of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers coalesced when saxophonist Wayne Shorter joined trumpeter Lee Morgan, pianist Bobby Timmons and bassist Jymie Merritt, as heard on the 1960 album, A Night In Tunisia. Opening with a fiery version of Dizzy Gillespie's famous piece, the rest of the set showcased new bandmember originals. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180gram vinyl at Optimal. Special Pkg:180g Heavy Vinyl [LP]

Two CDs. Digitally remastered and expanded edition includes the original album plus three bonus tracks and the remix EP Black Radio Recovered. With his 2012 album Black Radio, Robert Glasper laid out a new paradigm for creative music, reaching beyond entrenched genre boundaries to create a singular vision that drew from all reaches of contemporary black music with his Experiment band and a rollcall of special guests including Erykah Badu, yasiin bey, Lupe Fiasco, Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, Meshell Ndegeocello and more.

With his 2012 album Black Radio, Robert Glasper laid out a new paradigm for creative music, reaching beyond entrenched genre boundaries to create a singular vision that drew from all reaches of contemporary black music with his Experiment band and a rollcall of special guests including Erykah Badu, yasiin bey, Lupe Fiasco, Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, Meshell Ndegeocello and others. The 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes the original album plus 3 bonus tracks and the remix EP Black Radio Recovered.