The tragically short career of Shaw is fairly well documented on records; there is, however, a dearth of live material from him - here is the first installment in a series of live material recorded at the peak of his creative powers, feat. some safe, commercially recorded material, as well as cuts where Shaw stretches out and let's 'er rip on improvisational workouts

One of the finest masters of popular singing presents a handful of songs by Sammy Cahn, the Gershwins, Rodgers & Hart + others, feat. her long-time collaborater & pianist Mike Greensill

The inventive and open-minded approach of Wallace Roney's previous HighNote releases is maintained on HOME. Roney is taking the eclecticism of his influences and merging them into a coherent whole.

Walking the tightrope that is stretched between history and progress is a difficult task for a young jazz musician. During the last five years, Jeremy Pelt has explored many post-war jazz trends, but for his HighNote debut recording he has settled into the acoustic, post-bop format with his regular band that includes the tenor sax of J.D. Allen with the rhythm section of Danny Grissett, piano, Dwayne Burno, bass and Gerald Cleaver, drums. One listen and it is easy to see why he was voted Rising Star on the Trumpet five years in a row by Downbeat and the Jazz Journalists Association.

Jazz veteran plays alto sax, flute & bass flute, leading his quartet on standards, feat. Richard Wyands-pno, Ron McClure-bss & Tony Reedus-drms

Young trumpet genius (who has toured w. Branford & Wynton Marsalis) blazes new trails on originals, feat. Greg Tardy-sax, Sherman Irby-flt, Stefon Harris-vibe, James Hurt-pno, Eric Revis-bss, Ali Jackson-drms

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Guitarist pays tribute to the jazz giants who influenced him & helped him develop his unique style - he's helped out by John Hicks, Yoron Israel & Santi Debriano; this is the first all new recording produced in 24-bit resolution at the famed Van Gelder Studio by Rudy Van Gelder himself

Fine young jazz player pushes the limits of jazz composition to the max - this album is a multi-movement suite which blurs the boundaries between jazz & other genres; he's surrounded by an accomplished group of young players

Tenor saxophonist presents a relaxed, easy-swinging session backed up by Virgil Jones-tpt, Richard Wyands-pno, Buster Williams-bss & Chip White-drms

Saxophonist Lee Konitz began his career in the wake of Charlie Parker but he became arguably the only saxophonist to offer an alternative to Bird's overwhelming influence at the time. It is not surprising then that free-thinking and improvising Konitz would gravitate to the post-modern sensibilities of Ethan Iverson, best known as the pianist in the Bad Plus and a composer of extremely wide range and versatility. Together they offer a wildly creative set list where past and present combine to teeter on the edge of the future.

Mary Stallings enchants audiences around the world with her divine musicality, elegant stage presence, and a voice that is, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, "supple and timeless, encompassing the whole history of music." the New York Times says she's "perhaps the best jazz singer alive today" and her 2013 HighNote recording offers ample proof. With the supremely gifted pianist, composer, arranger Eric Reed as Music Director, Mary offers ten tunes which show the full range of her considerable talents.

Joey DeFrancesco offers a hard-driving disc with a mixture of his own Hammond and the tried and true flavors of his regular bandmates Steve Cotter and Ramon Banda. This swinging threesome references everybody from saxophonist Sonny Rollins ("Way out West") and former boss Miles Davis ("I Don't Wanna Be Kissed") to Thelonious Monk ("Monk's Dream"), putting it's own stamp on this format in straightforward fashion. The band clearly delights in exploring the material, playing off one another and, in the case of DeFrancesco and Cotter, letting their envious chops off the leash.

Cedar Walton's amazing technical prowess and impeccable taste at the keyboard sometimes masks the fact that he is one of the most respected and recorded of Jazz composers. His works exhibit a seemingly endless reserve of ideas presented in a coherent, logical manner. As with any composer of merit, Cedar intended his compositions to be interpreted by others and this compilation affords the listener the rare opportunity of hearing genius commenting on genius. Featuring recordings by Houston Person, Larry Coryell, David 'Fathead' Newman, Mark Murphy and others.

Honest-to-goodness, real-life jazz singing is almost as rare these days as a nickel cup of coffee. There are far too few remaining practitioners of the honorable art of singing good songs with the lift and the swing but Ernestine Anderson is one of those rare beings. Years of singing and living have shaped a vocalist who can make your heart cry one moment and dance the next. Poignant ballads, sassy swing, and down-home blues-Ernestine Anderson is master of them all. Recorded live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in NYC. Features Houston Person on the tenor saxophone.