A sequel of sorts to Chris Botti's 2006 PBS special, LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA & SPECIAL GUESTS, the September 2008 event LIVE IN BOSTON found the sartorially splendid cool jazz trumpeter accompanied by the Boston Symphony and a collection of celebrity vocalists. Also available as a DVD, the concert delivers an overview of popular music, with jazz standards like "I've Got You Under My Skin" right alongside "Ave Maria" and Sting's "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You." Whether featuring rocker Steven Tyler, AMERICAN IDOL chanteuse Katharine McPhee, or pop-opera superstar Josh Groban, all the tunes are presented in Botti's inimitable, Chet Baker-influenced uber-smooth style.

The inventor of West Coast jazz gives his all in this arrangement of his most recognized work. You'll enjoy 19 albums on 19 CDs protected by slip cases of the original album artwork. 9 of these albums are being released on CD for the first time. Includes all of his greatest hits digitally remastered and a comprehensive booklet.

THE ESSENTIAL Herbie Hancock spans 40 years of one of the most important and influential keyboardists ever. This two disc package features 21 tracks and is the perfect introduction to this relentlessly multi-faceted figure. Includes one previously unreleased track.

2015 release from the legendary crooner. On The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, Tony Bennett is joined by acclaimed jazz pianist Bill Charlap. This release continues the classic series of Tony Bennett album releases celebrating the essentials of the Great American Songbook. The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern is an appreciation of the genius of Jerome David Kern, one of the 20th century's most important American composers of musical theater and popular music. Jerome Kern was a major force on Broadway and in Hollywood musicals in a career that spanned more than four decades. Playing alongside Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap on The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern are pianist Renee Rosnes (on the piano duet pieces), Peter Washington (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums). Unrelated, though sharing the same last name, Peter and Kenny have been performing with Bill Charlap for nearly two decades and pianist Renee Rosnes has been Charlap's life partner for close to 10 years.

Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered and renowned Jazz musicians in the world. THE SHEEP ANTHOLOGY is the first career-spanning collection of Branford's richest and most impassioned recordings for Columbia Records. Featuring 10 expansive tracks and over one hour of music, this stellar collection truly is the best of Branford Marsalis. THE STEEP ANTHOLOGY also includes one previously unreleased live recording. Album tracks include "Doctone," "Maria," "Royal Gardens Blues." [Note: This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand].

Big Train is the 4th release in Marsalis's unprecedented 8-CD series titled Swinging Into the 21st (this historic series features a release of new Marsalis music each month from April through September). Debuted with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra in 1998 (also featured during a 1998 U.S. tour), Big Train is a remarkable musical journey, a significant new entry in Marsalis's compositional scope from jazz to classical and beyond.

The jazz-pop fusion present in Hiroshima's ANOTHER PLACE wants to take you on a journey to a place you've never been. The ethereal songs fuse genres effortlessly, delivering a radio friendly yet experimental result.

ALL MY TOMORROWS

Recorded live at The Greek Theater, Los Angeles, California. Personnel: Stanley Clarke (acoustic & electric basses); Najee (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones, flute, synthesizer); Deron Johnson (keyboards); Larry Carlton (acoustic & electric guitars); Billy Cobham (drums, percussion).

Ellis Marsalis's role in jazz is not just limited to his mastery of the piano; he is also a renowned jazz educator. Former pupils include (in addition to his sons) Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison, Harry Connick Jr.., among others. On this album, Ellis pays tribute to Duke Ellington on the year Duke's centennial. Features the original composition "Duke in Blue" which is Ellis poignant tribute to one of the most important figures in the history of American music. This will take listeners on a journey back to the roots of jazz.

ESSENCE OF

I LIKE JAZZ: ESSENCE OF

HOTHOUSE FLOWERS

BEST OF BIG BANDS

JAZZ SIGNATURES - ONE O'CLOCK JUMP: VERY BEST OF

CHAMELEON

To coincide with the centennial celebration of the great Duke Ellington, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra (under the direction of Wynton Marsalis) returns with a new album of all Ellington compositions, featuring performances by Cyrus Chestnut, Dianne Reeves and Illinois Jacquet. This "live" album was recorded as a companion to a PBS documentary on Ellington (to air May '99), and kicks off the Orchestra's world tour and the release of Jump for Joy, a literary homage to Duke Ellington.

ONE MORE ONCE

This LP "best of" collection is part of a high-quality reissue series from Sony, focusing on the legends of the 80-year-old Columbia jazz catalog. Featuring superb, digitally-remastered sound and a super low price, this set of Duke Ellington classics contains the tracks "Satin Doll," "Take the 'A' Train," "Solitude," "Mood Indigo," "Prelude to a Kiss," "Perdido" and more.

Marcus Roberts' technique as a pianist "'s wonderful" in his tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. Roberts rises to the challenge of interpreting the works with his signature style.

A giant in the world of swing, Louis Prima had a history of successful recordings dating back to the 30s', but it was during his tenure with Columbia (1951-53), that he reigned supreme. Legacy now presents his trademark New Orleans dialect and jumping Blues & Rhythm big band sound with the release of his pinnacle, Breaking It Up! This newly re-mastered edition offers 15 of his biggest songs ("Eleanor," "The Bigger the Figure," "Ooh-Dahdily Dah") - many never before on CD.

MANHATTAN SYMPHONIE

After Basie and his band sailed out of Kansas City in the mid-'30s, presenting to the world a light, fantastic 4/4, a new rhythmic paradigm was born. Columbia was Basie's recording studio home for much of the '30s and '40s, when many of his milestone recordings were made. Interspersed with tracks by Basie and band are some exceptional small group sides, plus a friendly skirmish with Duke Ellington in a classic battle of the bands. Highlights include performances by Lester Young and Coleman Hawkins, among others.

This collection provides a comprehensive overview of Billie Holiday's optimistic and romantic side. 16 digitally remastered tracks including "All of Me," "Them There Eyes," "Let's Do It" and more. Musicians include Lester Young, Teddy Wilson, Buck Clayton, Count Basie, Jo Jones, Roy Eldridge and others. Liner notes by Delfeayo Marsalis; complete track info.

Mongo Santamaria's greatest hits included the dance crazes his rhythmic hits inspired. The conga pioneer and his signature drum prodded the culture forward, one beat at a time. His fiercest Latin funk - all collected on one disc. Includes "Watermelon Man," "Green Onions," and "Afro Blues" and more classic tracks, along with 5 bonus tracks.