EU edition features five bonus tracks over the U.S. pressing. Two CD collection from the Jazz legend features 38 tracks including two remixes, 'Feeling Good' (Joe Claussell Remix Radio Edit) and 'See-Line Woman' (Masters at Work Remix). Nina Simone was one of the most celebrated and thought provoking artists of the 20th century. Universal.
GOLD
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EDGE J26181
Mar 11, 2011
EDG86187.2
JACQUET FILES VOLUME 3
SQUATTY ROO RECORDS
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Feb 16, 2018
In 1981 Tenor Sax legend Illinois Jacquet pursued his career-long dream of assembling a truly great big jazz band in the tradition of his mentors, Count Basie and Lionel Hampton, bands with whom he recorded and toured in his youth. He would apply all the wisdom and experience he gleaned as their sideman, as well as from his years of leadership over his many small groups, and would include songs he made famous with his "little big band" of the 1940s. The Illinois Jacquet Big Band was filled with luminaries and young stars, but unfortunately would only record one studio album entitled "Jacquet's Got It" on Atlantic Records, in 1987. Here we have a very early snapshot of what that band was like at the world famous Village Vanguard club in New York City. This is the third time Jacquet had played the Vanguard, and had previously broken attendance records in the club with what seemed to be a guerrilla marketing campaign in the streets of NYC in order to launch the debut of his Big Band. Some NYC Jazz fans may recall flyers being distributed all over town, especially in the Times Square area, revealing that the "missing in action" Jazz Legend Illinois Jacquet was indeed "back" with a full 15 piece Big Band on tow. Well, the promotions worked effectively, announcing that "The King" was back to take the jazz world by storm! As listeners will easily hear, this band rocked the house, and swung hard! Illinois himself is in rare form, playing soulfully and strong, ripping through all his classics with fervor and fire. These wonderful arrangements are mostly by the pen of Eddie Barefield, Wild Bill Davis, and Jimmy Mundy. Featured here within the band are veterans such as E.V. Perry, Irvin Stokes, Johnny Grimes, Kiane Zawadi, Richard Wyands, Eddie Barefield, Rudy Rutherford, Norris Turney, and Babe Clarke; as well as young lions such as Robert Trowers and Joey Cavaseno.
JACQUET FILES VOLUME 3
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SQUATTY ROO RECORDS
Feb 16, 2018
SQRO281.2
SECOND SACRED CONCERT LIVE
SQUATTY ROO RECORDS
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Mar 17, 2015
Here we have the great Maestro, Duke Ellington in a very rare performance of his later Sacred Music, which he termed his most serious efforts of the latter part of his career. Of the three Sacred collections, or "concerts" he composed, perhaps the most well-known was his Second Sacred Concert, which he recorded as a studio version for RCA Records, but also performed at religious venues throughout the world. Although Ellington was of the Christian faith, he saw to it that his spiritual music was accessible universally, for all faiths and beliefs, and it was played in Churches, Synagogue, Temples, and Mosques alike. In this album, we have an example of the Second Sacred Concert being performed in Paris France, at Eglise Saint Sulpice, while on a European tour in 1969. Featured as expected are his usual lineup of jazz superstars; Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams Cat Anderson, Paul Gonsalves, and more, and on vocals the amazing contra soprano, Alice Babs of Sweden, as well as Toney Watkins and a choir called the Swingle Singers.
SECOND SACRED CONCERT LIVE
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SQUATTY ROO RECORDS
Mar 17, 2015
SQRO228.2
ON CALL
FUZZY MUSIC
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Mar 16, 2018
(2-CD set) "On Call" is the 3rd album by Peter Erskine & The Dr. Um Band, a double-CD package with six studio and five 'live' tracks, featuring keyboardist/arranger John Beasley, saxophonist Bob Sheppard, bass phenom Benjamin Shepherd and legendary drummer Peter Erskine. With an album cover that recalls Weather Report's "Night Passage" album (which featured live & studio cuts), the Dr. Um Band realizes the musical potential of fusion and completes a picture that Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter began painting 50 years ago. From the first track's uncanny and authentic evocation of WR to it's thrilling concert cuts, "On Call" is the album fusion fans have been waiting for. Plus, it swings & sounds great.
ON CALL
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FUZZY MUSIC
Mar 16, 2018
FUZZ25.2
COIN COIN CHAPTER ONE: GENS DE COULEUR LIBRE
CONSTELLATION
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May 10, 2011
Matana Roberts is one of the leading lights of contemporary African-American experimental music, combining her widely recognized gifts as an alto saxophone player and improviser with an intensely engaged re-definition of American Jazz traditions. While it may sound trite, we truly feel this music speaks for itself. It rallies adventurous improv, experimental voice and narrative, a wide array of black folkways, and Matana's impassioned lead playing to tremendous emotional and conceptual effect.
COIN COIN CHAPTER ONE: GENS DE COULEUR LIBRE
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CONSTELLATION
May 10, 2011
CNST10079.2
SELFLESSNESS FEATURING MY FAVORITE
IMPORTS
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Sep 02, 2016
SELFLESSNESS FEATURING MY FAVORITE
SELFLESSNESS FEATURING MY FAVORITE
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IMPORTS
Sep 02, 2016
IMT5065664.2
LIVE AT THE THEATERSTUBCHE KASSEL
IN & OUT RECORDS
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Mar 16, 2018
Ron Carter chose this line-up because this trio has been one of Carter's favorite band line-ups since the beginning of the new millennium. From the universe of limitless music, Ron Carter has returned home to the songs of the Great American Songbook and his own originals.
LIVE AT THE THEATERSTUBCHE KASSEL
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IN & OUT RECORDS
Mar 16, 2018
IOT77133.2
GENTLE BALLADS
IMPORTS
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Mar 03, 2015
Japanese SACD pressing. Venus. 2015.
GENTLE BALLADS
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IMPORTS
Mar 03, 2015
IMT5008916SACD
LIVE AT THE COTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
ORIGIN RECORDS
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Jul 21, 2017
Pianist Hal Galper's series of trio recordings over the last 10 years incorporates his development of "Rubato" playing as a means of melding melodic lyricism with the rhythmic excitement and "sound of surprise" of the bebop tradition. Being a passionate advocate for the apprenticeship system, Galper formed the Youngbloods in 2015 to further explore rubato while providing him the platform to work with vital young musicians on the New York scene, passing on lessons from his 50 year career. With saxophonist Nathan Bellot, bassist Dean Torrey, and drummer David Frazier, Galper revisits some of the compositions, fire, and adventurousness of his seminal recordings from the '70s during this set from the 2016 COTA Jazz Festival in Delaware Water Gap, where they celebrated the life of Galper's longtime employer, saxophonist Phil Woods."Successfully taking bop into the new century, Galper is on the money throughout with restless creativity that draws you in and keeps you there..." - Midwest Record.
LIVE AT THE COTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
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ORIGIN RECORDS
Jul 21, 2017
ORGI82738.2
FOOLHARDY
CRISS CROSS
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May 21, 2013
On his third leader release for Criss Cross, guitarist Lage Lund returns to the quartet format that he navigated on the brilliant 2010 release Unlikely Stories (CRC 1321), recruiting young piano giant Aaron Parks to join world-class bass-drum partners Ben Street and Bill Stewart. It's another triumph for the 2005 Thelonious Monk Guitar Competition winner, who puts his lovely tone to work on a program of six originals and three off-the beaten track covers marked by informed harmonic dialogue, keen attention to melody, and an endless will to swing.
FOOLHARDY
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CRISS CROSS
May 21, 2013
CSS1360.2
BRAZEN HEART
GREEN LEAF MUSIC
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Oct 02, 2015
BRAZEN HEART
BRAZEN HEART
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GREEN LEAF MUSIC
Oct 02, 2015
GRLF1044.2
MAYNARD
WOUNDED BIRD RECORDS
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Oct 18, 2011
First time on CD for this expanded edition of the 1981 compilation from the Jazz legend. Maynard Ferguson is one of the premier trumpet players of all time. His legacy leaves a wealth of highly regarded Jazz albums recorded over three decades. This edition adds two rare bonus tracks: 'Rocky II Disco' and 'Gabriel'.
MAYNARD
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WOUNDED BIRD RECORDS
Oct 18, 2011
WUND6978.2
AT SHELLY'S MANNE-HOLE
FANTASY
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Feb 23, 2018
Vinyl LP pressing. This 1963 LP marked the last album Bill Evans made for his first label, Riverside, and was the second of two live recordings which Evans did for the label (the other resulted in the iconic Village Vanguard LPs). But above all, these two nights at Shelly Manne's club in Hollywood marked the only recording by Evans' excellent but short-term third trio, featuring Chuck Israels on bass and LA drummer Larry Bunker. The trio performs a selection of standards with a melodic and sensitive touch. Bill Evans was an American jazz pianist and composer who mostly worked in a trio setting. Evans' use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, block chords, and trademark rhythmically independent, "singing" melodic lines continue to influence jazz pianists today.
AT SHELLY'S MANNE-HOLE
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FANTASY
Feb 23, 2018
FANOJC263.1
PEANUTS GREATEST HITS
FANTASY
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Sep 11, 2015
Limited vinyl LP pressing. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Peanuts brand, Peanuts Greatest Hits is an all-new compilation featuring 12 of the most memorable recordings from the beloved animated Peanuts TV specials, all with the sophisticated, yet accessible jazz styling's of the Vince Guaraldi Trio. The album, which includes such favorites as the instantly recognizable 'Linus and Lucy,' the 'Charlie Brown Theme' and the humorous 'Little Birdie,' also includes all new liner notes by Peanuts historian Derrick Bang. Also includes 'Great Pumpkin Waltz', 'Thanksgiving Theme', 'Oh, Good Grief' and the new classic holiday chestnut 'Christmas Time Is Here'. Relive the magic of Peanuts and Guraldi!
PEANUTS GREATEST HITS
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FANTASY
Sep 11, 2015
FAN37501.1
SOLO PIANO CONCERT 1964
SQUATTY ROO RECORDS
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Jul 19, 2019
Duke Ellington was of course known as a bandleader and one of the greatest of all American composers, but as a pianist, he was equally as great and influential, yet often overlooked. Here for the first time on CD and digital release, we present Ellington at his refined best, in the mid 1960s. This recording was made at Columbia University in New York City, and for the most part it's pure solo piano by Duke. He gives us several of his jewels, such as Fleurette Africaine (Little African Flower), Melancholia, as well as a previously unrecorded solo version Bird of Paradise, which dates back to 1935. Of course as usual, there is the standard medley of Ellington "hits" where he is joined by bassist Ernie Shepard, and drummer Sam Woodyard for a trio setting. This 1964 Solo Piano concert reaffirms what a wonderful experience it is to hear "The Piano Player" live, doing his thing.
SOLO PIANO CONCERT 1964
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SQUATTY ROO RECORDS
Jul 19, 2019
SQRO312.2
ULTIMATE NAT KING COLE
UNIVERSAL JAPAN
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Jun 14, 2019
Japanese SHM-CD pressing. Universal. 2019.
ULTIMATE NAT KING COLE
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UNIVERSAL JAPAN
Jun 14, 2019
UNIJ1333785.2
CHANGES
AFRASIA PROD.
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Feb 21, 2012
Carmen Lundy, long considered the foremost jazz vocalist alive today by critics and colleagues alike, has amassed a huge catalog of jazz recordings and compositions over her 35 year career. Carmen Lundy's 12th CD release, and one of her finest ever, features 8 new originals composed and arranged by Carmen Lundy, and one lone standout classic, "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square". Her core band of stellar musicians - Anthony Wonsey on piano, Kenny Davis on bass, and Jamison Ross on drums - and special guest artists Oscar Castro-Neve's on guitar, Nolan Shaheed on trumpet and flugelhorn, and George Bohanon on trombone, round out this superb collection of new songs. Recorded and mixed by the incomparable Don Murray and mastered by the legendary Doug Sax, this album is sure to win over old and new fans alike.
CHANGES
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AFRASIA PROD.
Feb 21, 2012
AFSA13712.2
NIGHTCLUB
PREMONITION RECORDS
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Mar 12, 2013
Barber's hushed, sensuous version of Bye Bye Blackbird hasn't been bettered since Miles Davis. - Time "Barber's art is the kind of art we should be on the lookout for." - New York Times "Top 5 Female Vocalists." - Jazz Times
NIGHTCLUB
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PREMONITION RECORDS
Mar 12, 2013
PREM90724.2
CHAMELEON/CONQUISTADOR/HOT
IMPORTS
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Oct 02, 2015
Digitally remastered two CD set containing three Maynard Ferguson albums dating from 1974, 1977 and 1978, originally released on Columbia. Conquistador featured 'Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")' which was a US Top 30 hit, and the album spent 26 weeks on the Billboard album chart. Hot was also a Top 20 album. With Bob James producing, Ferguson's ‘70s albums were extremely commercially successful, no mean feat for a jazz trumpeter.
