Cornet master Rex Stewart was selected by Henri Chaix to choose the repertoire for their collaboration on this June 12th, 1966 session recorded in Baden, Switzerland, and produced by Arild Wideroe (this is the first CD issue of this music which was licensed originally for LP release in Europe on Polydor International). The second half of this CD features the Henri Chaix Orchestra's final performance (does not include an appearance by Rex Stewart) at the Montreux Festival on June 16th, 1971, and it's issued here for the first time. The orchestra performs three medleys as a tribute to Fats Wallers.

One of jazz music's great comedians, Marty Grosz is a brilliant acoustic guitarist whose chordal solos bring back the sound of Carl Kress and Dick McDonough of the 1930s, while his vocals are very much in the Fats Waller tradition. The material on this 15 track CD was recorded in Germany on Nov. 19th, 2001 (one track was recorded Dec. 13th, 2000). Marty is joined by trumpeter Randy Reinhart, clarinet/saxophonist Frank Roberscheuten, bassist Nico Gastreich and drummer Moritz Gastreich.

Cornet magician Bob Barnard and pianist Ralph Sutton present the music of Fats Waller on this 14 track album recorded at Paradise Studios in Sydney, Australia on April 21, 1999 (it was originally released in Australia on the La Brava label). The pair is joined by bassist Ed Gaston, drummer Len Barnard, and clarinetists Don Burrows and John McCarthy.

This 15 track CD consists of three separate performances: The first (7 tracks) was recorded in Baden, Switzerland on Nov. 9, 1968 and features Benny Carter and the Orchestre Henri Chaix with Jo Gagliardi, Andre Faist, Roger Zufferey, Alain Du Bois and others. The second performance (4 tracks) was recorded in Geneva, Switzerland at Radio Geneve (RSR) on Dec. 16, 1957 and features Bill Coleman and the Henri Chaix Quintet with Michel Pilet, Alain Du Bois, Max Hediguer and others. The third performance (4 tracks) features the same previous line-up (except Bob Jaquillard replaces Max Hediguer) recorded at the same location on Sept. 6, 1958.

Guitarist Reg Schwager and bassist Don Thompson recorded these duets in 1992. As Ted O'Reilly observes in his liner notes: "The intimacy of this music is the first thing you'll notice... a quiet conversation of musical intelligence before an attentive audience in a small, comfortable room. Well-chosen standards, ranging from the lightly swinging opener through the quiet closer, allow the listeners to appreciate the players' improvising skills". Reg is currently working with George Shearing, Barry Elmes Quintet and Dave McMurdo's Jazz Orchestra. Don has worked with John Abercrombie, Jim Hall and George Shearing.

The concept of this album was to get away from the contemporary stereotype where jazz is promoted as either "mood music" or "raw authenticity" - emphasis has been given to melody & a somewhat esoteric tune selection; Ingham's piano & celeste are accompanied by a loose, swinging rhythm section, plus trumpet & clarinet.

Canadian jazz pianist is caught live in Toronto in 1994 on 11 tracks.

This live recording from 1997 at Nick Vollebregts Jazzcafe in Laren, Holland is a snapshot of the lengthy careers of it's 3 principals, Richards, No-ris Turney & Claude Williams - songs include "There Will Never Be Another You", "Them There Eyes" & "Isn't It Romantic"

This 10 track CD reissues recordings of solo piano performances made in the 1980s at Toronto's Cafe des Copains (Apr. 25th, 1984 and Jan. 9th, 1985), showcasing Harold Mabern's powerful style. Two selections, "Indian Summer" and "Manhattan," are issued here for the first time.

This long awaited CD presents over a dozen previously unissued masters of surprisingly high quality from the premier artist on the American Music label, Bunk Johnson. Digital technology made it possible to remove the reasons - often not musical - that they were not issued at the time, seventy years ago. The venues for the recording sessions varied between the legendary 1944 sound of the San Jacinto Hall to the homes of Bertha Gonsoulin in San Francisco and George Lewis in New Orleans. The 16 page booklet includes rare images, a history of the San Jacinto Club and a detailed discography.

This release, James P. Johnson - World Broadcast Recordings ft. Unissued Tracks 1944, represents sessions recorded for the World Broadcasting System (WBS), including previously unissued alternate takes. WBS was a transcription company created in the early years of commercial radio that provided popular contemporary music programming on 16" discs to subscribing radio stations. These nationally syndicated music broadcasts were not commercially available to the public and are unique in this regard. The George H. Buck Jazz foundation formally purchased the World Broadcast Service company in 1969. This historic collection was sourced from existing 16" Acetates, Test Pressings, and World Subscription Discs, and has been beautifully restored. The release is a must for any collection of swing era vocal groups.

CD reissue. Johnny Guarnieri Plays Harry Warren is a single CD that has been reissued as a companion to the wonderful Guarnieri biography, Superstride by Derek Coller (Jazzology Press). The 1973 recording, which was only the pianist's second recording as a leader since 1958, started a bit of a renaissance for Guarnieri.

Recorded on July 9th, 1986, this 12 track album features the solo piano of Art Hodes and features the songs Glad to Be Here - Squeeze Me - 42nd Street - the Pearls - Summertime - How Long Blues - Beale Street Blues - Grandpa's Spells - St. James Infirmary - Sweet Georgia Brown - Tennessee Waltz.

This CD contains music pianist Teddy Wilson recorded on June 4,1967 in Manchester while on tour in England. Here he's joined by bassist Peter Chapman and drummer Johnny Richardson. Song include "Undecided," "Satin Doll," "Medley: Sophisticated Lady/Take the a Train," "Honeysuckle Rose" and others.

Piano solos 1975.

2-CD set; solo pianist pays tribute to W.C. Handy, Hoagy Carmichael & Louis Armstrong; this package contains the 3 LP's "Hines Comes in Handy", "Hines Does Hoagy" & "My Tribute to Louis"

W. Milt "Judge" Hinton-bass, Bobby Rosengarden-drums, 16 most requested tunes, 1986.

Featuring: Donald Lambert, pno, March 1961. Track Listing: Trolley Song, Sophisticated Lady, There Will Never Be Another You, Spain, Rio Grande, One Hour Tonight, Linger Awhile, Liza, We're in Love, Your Lover Has Gone, My Eggs in One Basket, Misty, Swinging Down the Lane, My Sweetie Went Away, 50:32.

This is the first commercial issue of the complete Lang-Worth Recordings of the legendary Fats Waller, and the sessions took place on Nov. 20, 1939 under the supervision of Cy Langloi, co-owner of Lang-Worth. Fats recorded the 20 selections included here, performing nearly one hour of music at one sitting, playing solo piano, organ & vocals.

22 track collection featuring six pianists playing solo - Pete Johnson, Jimmy Yancey, Art Hodes, Cripple Clarence Lofton, Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis. Pete's tracks: Shuffle Boogie, Pete's Blues #2, How Long, How Long, Let 'Em Jump, Buss Robinson Blues, Untitled. Jimmy's tracks: The Fives, Beezum Blues, Yancey Limited. Art track: South Side Shuffle, Clarence's tracks: House Rent Struggle, Juice Joint, Salty Woman Blues, Pine Top's Boogie Woogie, I Don't Know, Sweet Tooth, Clarence's Blues. Albert's tracks: Monday Struggle, St. Louis Blues, Bass Goin' Crazy. Meade's tracks: Far Ago Blues, Closing Hour Blues.

A collection of solo piano by some of the prewar giants of boogie woogie. Artist and track listing: Pete Johnson - Climbin' and Screamin', Pete's Blues, B&O Blues, Buss Robinson Blues, Lone Star Blues. Art Hodes - South Side Shuffle, Ross Tavern Boogie. Albert Ammons - Mecca Flat Blues, Boogie Woogie. Meade Lux Lewis - Messin' Around, Blue de Lux, Deep Fives. Jimmy Yancey - How Long Blues #1, How Long Blues #2. Cripple Clarence Lofton - Blue Boogie, Streamline Train, Had a Dream, Sixes and Sevens, Lofty Blues, More Motion.

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Junior Mance (piano); Martin Rivera (bass); Walter Bolden (drums). Recorded June, 1980 includes 3 bonus track alternate takes.

Reissue of drummer Butch Miles and his sextet swing album recorded in 1977.