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In a recording career of over three decades, master guitarist Earl Klugh has been lauded as a prodigy and a groundbreaker of contemporary jazz. Klughs highly-anticipated Concord debut, HAND PICKED, is a self-produced solo album with guest guitarists Bill Frisell, Vince Gill, Jake Shimabukuro, and others.

CLASSIC ALBUMS COLLECTION

STANLEY CLARKE BAND

This is Ray Brown's Final Recording New York City, March 2002 featuring a bonus CD a retrospective of Ray Brown's Telarc recordings chosen by his producer.

EIGHT CLASSIC ALBUMS

CLASSIC ALBUMS COLLECTION

CLASSIC ALBUMS 1957-1961

CLASSIC ALBUMS

Roland Kirk - The Classic 1960s Albums / American jazz multi-instrumentalist Roland Kirk played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality, during which virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the ability to play several instruments simultaneously. This magnificent set of eight classic albums is an ideal starting point for students new to Roland Kirk's music, as well as the ideal go-to-collection for jazz fans of all vintage, covering the great man's most prestigious, challenging and magnificent music that he would ever make.

Miles Davis - The Classic Albums Collection - This four CD set contains Miles Davis' nine most popular albums both critically and commercially, all originally recorded between 1953 and 1960. Among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz, and indeed in 20th-century music, Miles Davis adopted a variety of musical directions in a five-decade career that kept him at the forefront of many major stylistic developments in the genre. This four CD set contains Miles Davis' nine most popular albums both critically and commercially, all originally recorded between 1953 and 1960; for most enthusiasts the period during which the great man's star shone brightest.

Joe Pass - The Pacific Jazz Collection - Born January 13, 1929, Joe Pass was an American jazz guitarist. Well known for his work stemming from numerous collaborations with pianist Oscar Peterson and vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, Pass is often esteemed as one of the most notable jazz guitarists of the 20th century. This 4CD collection features eight original Joe Pass albums on which he performed as leader, all in re-mastered editions, and all from Joe's 'golden years' - the period 1962 to 1966. Recorded when the great man was signed exclusively to The Pacific Jazz label, and when he was at the pinnacle of his career, this collection serves as a fine starting point for beginners to this maverick jazz man's art, and as a fine reminder to those already somewhat versed.

CLASSIC ALBUMS

Eight seminal Yusef Lateef albums recorded during his tenure at Impulse! And Prestige record labels, recorded in the 50s and 60s.

This four-disc collection brings together eight of the finest albums recorded by Bud Shank as leader, during the period of 1956-1962, the era most fans consider to be the great man's glory years. Working equally well as a starting point for beginners to Bud Shank's music and as a delightful reminder for those already versed, this compilation is bound to delight all who listen.

Born April 7th 1938, American jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard played bebop, hard bop, and post-bop styles from the early 1960s onwards. His unmistakable and influential tone contributed to new perspectives for modern jazz and bebop. This remarkable collection features the finest music Freddie Hubbard ever recorded, all originally made for and released by the esteemed Blue Note label during jazz music's most fertile era. Containing eight full, original albums in all, presented here in perfect remastered quality on 4CDs, this release will delight both existing fans looking for a reasonably priced collection containing the great man's best music, alongside those new to his playing, wondering what all the fuss is about.

1950S ALBUM COLLECTION

Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 - October 29, 1987), the celebrated American jazz clarinettist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader came to prominence in the late 1930s and was active until his death in 1987. His bands often played music that was cutting edge and experimental for it's time and their recordings received numerous Grammy nominations. No other bandleader in the history of jazz had the staying power of Woody Herman. From the Band That Plays the Blues, through the many "Herds" that came and went from the 1940s to the 1980s, Herman managed to maintain vitality in his big bands as others ran out of steam and dropped out of the race. There were two keys to Herman's success. First, he continuously hired talented young players and arrangers. Second, he refused to lead a nostalgia band that played only hits of the past. The result was an ensemble that was always fresh and exciting, musically sharp, and - especially notable from the 1960s on, as rock music was eclipsing jazz - popular. This collection features eight of Woody Herman's best albums, released originally between 1952 and 1963. An ideal compilation of Herman's best re-masters ever compiled, this collection is both an ideal starting point for beginners to the great man's music, an, equally, an extraordinary reminder of some of the best jazz ever made.

Jazz clarinetist Armin Von Der Heydt passed on February 19, 2013 at age 88. He was a familiar face on the Chicago scene, coached by & playing in a style reminiscent of Darnell Howard. The Classic Jazz Ensemble aims to play jazz of the 20s with the steam & sensitivity that characterized the work of the great originators. This 1991 date features 13 selections including "Once In A While", a song from the 20s, and another song of the same name from the 30s, hence the title Twice In A While. (Previously deleted:6/1/05. Original release date:9/18/93) "The joyous ensembles, excellent solos, and enthusiastic playing makes this a disc that is easily recommended to fans of Dixieland, New Orleans jazz, and early swing." * - Scott Yanow, allmusic

Features Malachi's combo, Freebop, w. Carter Jefferson, Joe Ford, Ron Bridgewater, Sonny Seals, 2 originals, 8 tunes total, 70 minutes.

When Delmark signed Frank Catalano to record this 1997 session he was only 19 years old! In Louie Bellson's descriptive notes he said: "I can honestly say that I feel he is one of the greatest saxophonists on the planet!... Catalano will follow in the footsteps of the masters like Charlie Parker and John Coltrane and push the boundaries of jazz". with Ira Sullivan, flute, trumpet (two songs); Willie Pickens, piano; Brian Sandstorm, bass, Robert Shy or Rusty Jones, drums. (Previously deleted:7/1/05. Original release date:2/10/98)"Just listen to the blues-drenched slow drag of 'Willow Weep for Me', a marvel of emotional swagger and lucid improvisation. Cut It Out!?! is likely to be one of the better mainstream releases of the year". - Cadence.

Jazz alto saxophonist Tab Smith was the most prolific artist on United, recording nearly 100 sides during the label's seven year existence from 1951-57, including his smash hit "Because of You." of the 24 tracks on "Crazy Walk," 10 are previously unissued while most of the others have been unavailable since the original 78s or the extremely rare United LPs. This fourth and final installment of the complete United recordings by Tab is unique for it's use of the organ as the main keyboard accompaniment. Also available: "Jump Time" (DMK 447), "Ace High" (DMK 455) and "Top 'N' Bottom" (DMK 499).

2nd in the complete United Records sessions, with Tab Smith (alto & tenor saxophone, vocals); Louis Blackwell (vocals); Leon Washington, Charles Wright (tenor saxophone); Irving Woods, Sammy Cohn (trumpet); Lavern Dillon, Teddy Brannon (piano); Wilfred Middlebrooks (bass); Walter Johnson (drums); Lavern Dillon-piano.

R&B honker and jazz player on a 1947 date, 15 tracks, from the Apollo Series.

Solid bebop standards album from tenor sax man with Ira Sullivan-tenor sax & trumpet.