1959 piano trio session capturing a true Chicago legend.

Tenor saxophonist's second session from 1970 w. a group he called "The Light", feat. Sarnie Garrett-guitar, Fred Hopkins-bass, Wesley Tyus-drums, Rita Omolokun-vocals.

W. Dizzy Gillespie, Ben Webster, Max Roach+ 1944.

Stitt makes magic w. organist Don Patterson & drummer Billy James on 9 tracks.

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Jazz vibist Jim Cooper's second Delmark CD, Nutville, was originally issued in 1992. "... a warm wind blowing out of the Windy City, a suave mainstream session highlighted by solid solo work from the vibist with multi-instrumentalist bravura by Ira Sullivan." Down Beat "... The vibist establishes a strong claim to be the Thelonious Monk of his instrument... then Cooper shows off substantial symmetry and lyricism on ballads as well as a real affinity for the Latin tinge" - Cadence. Jim Cooper, vibes; Ira Sullivan, trumpet, tenor and soprano sax; Bob Dogan (who contributes three original compositions), piano; Dan DeLorenzo, bass: Charlie Braugham, drums; Alejo Poveda, percussion. Nine songs, 62 minutes.

Jazz tenor saxophonist Bob Graf was an admired player on the modern jazz scene of St. Louis in the 50s. He was a friend to trumpeter Clark Terry, also from St. Louis, and they were both members of Count Basie's small group formed in 1948. Graf joined Woody Herman's band and recorded for Capitol in 1950 and MGM in '51. He also recorded with Chet Baker's big band for Pacific Jazz in '56 and has solos on several tunes. This 1958 recording was the first modern jazz LP to be issued on the Delmar label (later to become Delmark). Quintet date with 5 songs including "Four", "Dear Old Stockholm", "Street of Dreams", "Bernie's Tune" and "Funky Ride".

Original 1951-52 United sessions.

Since moving to New York from Chicago, where he performed regularly with the Chicago Underground, drummer Chad Taylor has found a niche with a group of like-minded musicians affiliated with Brooklyn's Jump Arts collective. Altoist Jemeel Moondoc, another Chicago transplant, has been a pivotal figure in New York's loft scene since the early '70s. Trombonist Steve Swell is best known as the trombonist in Joey Baron's Barondown trio, and bassist Tom Abbs is making a name for himself anchoring many groups affiliated with the collective. "Titration" is the quartet's debut recording, and it features special guests Rob Mazurek and David Boykin.

Mike Smith (Frank Sinatra)-as, with Ron Perillo-piano, Jim Ryan-piano, John Whitfield-bass, Bob Rummage-drums.

Clarinetist w. pianist Varro's trio: Ray Leatherwood-bass, Gene Estes-drums.

Alto saxophonist presents hard swinging bop standards with Eddie Henderson-trumpet, James Williams/Harold Mabern-piano, Buster Williams-bass, Billy Hart-drums.

Trumpeter's ninth album on Delmark contains the roots of freebop, featuring his earliest recordings dating back to 1972; also includes never before released tracks from 1988 with Carter Jefferson, James King & Nasar Abadey - all cuts are original compositions.

William Warfield is the singer/actor who appeared in the 1951 MGM musical "Show Boat" singing "Ol' Man River" and recorded the definitive "Porgy and Bess" for RCA in 1963. Warfield is also known for his world premieres of classic songs by composer Aaron Copeland in 1951 and 1953 with Copeland at the piano. Warfield passed away in 2002, after recording this album in late 2000 with Bill Carter's Jazz Band. Known for his distinctive baritone and superb vocal clarity, Warfield sings spirituals like "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" and "Amazing Grace." the program is rounded out with instrumentals by Carter's band.

Trombonist Beebe recorded 2 swinging LPs for Delmark in the late 1970s which have been combined here onto one CD. At the time of this recording, Beebe's Chicago Jazz had been ensconced for 2 years at Flaming Sally's in Chicago's Blackstone Hotel. That these guys were a working band is evident, so enjoy this full hour of "Saturday Night Function"

This 1965 session is led by trumpeter Humphrey, joined by Albert Burbank, Jim Robinson, Cie Frazier, "Slow Drag" Pavageau & George Guesnon, inc. Many never before released alt. Takes.

Duke Ellington's 'The Feeling of Jazz' from Black Lion Records, remastered for the first time in decades by legendary engineer, Bernie Grundman. Performed by the 1962 Duke Ellington Orchestra featuring: Cat Anderson, Harold Baker, Aaron Bell, Bill Berry, Lawrence Brown, Roy Burrows, Harry Carney, Chuck Conners, Buster Cooper, Leon Cox, Paul Gonsalves, Jimmy Hamilton, Johnny Hodges, Ray Nance, Russell Procope, and Sam Woodyard.

After stints with Lionel Hampton and Cab Calloway, this tenor man took center stage. His sax is backed by Charles Mingus, Bill Doggett and Joe Newman on these 1945-47 recordings. He dazzles on ferocious swingers and tender ballads alike: Bottoms Up; 12 Minutes to Go; South Street Special; Merle's Mood; Jacquet Bounce; Diggin' the Count; What's This 23 tracks!

Also known as Jazz by Sun Ra, this 1956 LP was the first widely distributed album by this experimental-jazz trailblazer. It took many critics years to fully apprehend the harmonic and rhythmic inventions of Brainville; Transitions; Possession; a Call for All Demons; Street Named Hell, and more!

Saxophonists create a loose, spacious album w. a jam session feel to it w. Jodie Christian-piano, Dan Shapera-bass & Wilbur Campbell-drums.

This album is a continuation of the Underground's ever-evolving sound that incorporates such disparate musical directions as post-bop, dub, free improvisation, electronic composition & world music, feat. members of avant-rock ensembles Tortoise & Isotope 217.

Chicago tenor sax great Eddie Johnson passed away on April 7, 2010 at the age of 89. This 1999 session was recorded at the tail end of his last active period in a long professional career that went back to the 40's. Eddie led the Jazz Masters for six years at Alexander's Steakhouse on Chicago's south side so the band was ready for the date. With Chicago piano legend John Young, bassist Eddie de Haas and drummer George Hughes. Jazz Masters trumpeter Paul Serrano did not participate as musician but was the recording/mixing engineer. A wonderful straight-ahead jazz CD with ten songs including the Duke Ellington title track, "Gravy Waltz", "Eyes of Love", "My Buddy". (Previously deleted:7/1/07. Original release date:6/8/98)

This album's sound & style is similar to the route Mitchell chose on his "Hey Donald" album, mainly because he uses the same quartet, minus Malachi Favors, who was replaced by Reggie Workman; the remaining players are Jodie Christian & Albert Heath.

Guitarist Bobby Broom has been playing professionally for more than 20 years. He's worked with Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Kenny Burrell, Charles Earland & Dr. John. This album recalls the urgent, smoking energy of George Benson circa 1966's "The Cookbook". Indeed, fire-breathing baritone sax ace Ronnie Cuber & Hammond B-3 marvel Dr. Lonnie Smith - key elements of that ferocious mid-'60s Benson quartet - are both aboard. Drummer Idris Muhammad brings along his own conversational, New Orleans flavored swing to elevate the proceedings.

Debut by Andrew Lamb-ts who lists among his influences Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Archie Shepp & Marion Brown, w. Warren Smith-vibes & percussion, Wilbur Morris-bass, Andrei-Strobert-drums.