Donald Byrd was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter & vocalist. He was a sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation. Love Byrd is a 1981 album by Donald Byrd and 125th Street, N.Y.C., and was originally released on the Elektra labe
Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than half a century. Jazz Violin Session was recorded in 1963 but was not released until 1976 on the Atla
Larry Coryell is well known to the fusion-jazz crowd as one of the pioneers of that genre. On this album Larry joins forces with drummer Alphonse Mouzon. They had worked together previously in Larry's fusion band The Eleventh House. This album was origin
Donald Byrd was an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter & vocalist. He was a sideman for many other jazz musicians of his generation. Love Byrd is a 1981 album by Donald Byrd and 125th Street, N.Y.C., and was originally released on the Elektra labe
CD reissue of this 1974 release from the Jazz keyboardist. Herbie Hancock has played with Miles Davis and made a big splash on the Billboard charts in the 1970s with his numerous Jazz Funk albums on Columbia Records. Shortly before his long stint with Columbia, he recorded three albums for Warner Brothers Records. Treasure Chest was released as a two record set in 1974. It encompasses most of his Warner recordings from the albums Crossings, Mwandishi and Fat Albert Rotunda.
Jimmy Smith is widely regarded as one of the premier Jazz keyboardists of all time, specializing on the organ. He has had loads of charting albums, a rare thing for a Jazz artist. This reissue of his 1983 album features seven tracks including 'Be Yourself', 'Summertime' and more.. Featured players on this CD are Kenny Burrell & Johnny Griffin. Wounded Bird. 2006.
Oregon is a jazz group formed in 1971 who performed and made recordings for the next 40 years. The members of Oregon were Ralph Tower (guitar, piano, French horn, flugelhorn) Collin Walcott (sitar, tabla, tympani) Glen Moore (bass, violin, flute, piano) & Paul McCandless (oboe, flute, English horn soprano sax, bass clarinet). They made many, many albums over the years, their early works being recorded for the Vanguard label. In Performance was originally released on Elektra Records in 1980. At 74 minutes, this two record set fits nicely onto one compact disc. Due to popular demand we are making this CD available again.
Billy Cobham is a Panamanian-Americanjazz drummer who came to prominence in the late 1960's and early 1970's with trumpeter Miles Davis and then with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Inner Conflicts was originally released in 1978 on Atlantic Records. Featured players include Steve Khan, John Scofield, Alfonso Johnson, Sheila Escovedo & The Brecker Brothers
Billy Cobham is a Panamanian-Americanjazz drummer who came to prominence in the late 1960's and early 1970's with trumpeter Miles Davis and then with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Shabazz, recorded live in Europe, was originally issued in 1975 & reached # 74 on the Billboard charts. This album features John Abercrombie & The Brecker Brothers.
John McLaughlin is regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in the history of music. Making albums from the 60's through the present, his intense guitar work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Miles Davis gave birth to jazz/fusion. In 1984 he formed a reincarnation of sorts of the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Featuring original Mahavishnu drummer Billy Cobham, plus saxophonist Bill Evans and bassist Jonas Hellborg, this high-energy electric album is regarded as one of his best efforts and has been his most sought after album for CD reissue. It is making it's worldwide CD debut! Wounded Bird Records.
Stanley Clarke & Chick Corea played together for decades in the group Return To Forever & on each others solo albums. In 1982 Elektra-Musician issued an album called "The Griffith Park Collection". It also featured Lenny White, Freddie Hubbard & Joe Henderson.
Stanley Clarke & Chick Corea played together for decades in the group Return To Forever & on each others solo albums. In 1983 Elektra-Musician issued a 2 record set called "The Griffith Park Collection 2 In Concert", which was a followup to the original studio album.
CD reissue of this 1972 album, released 20 years after the band's formation. The Modern Jazz Quartet has been one of the leaders in the Jazz field for decades, from the '50s through the '90s. This release features great songs and performances by this one-of-a-kind band featuring Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Percy Heath and Connie Kay.
Two CD reissue of this 1973 compilation from the Jazz greats. The Modern Jazz Quartet has been one of the leaders in the Jazz field for decades, from the 1950s through the 1990s. This set encompasses most of their Atlantic Records recording career.
CD reissue of this 1977 album from the late Jazz trumpeter. Freddie Hubbard was one of the premier trumpet players in all of Jazz. He issued a wealth of albums from the 1960s until his passing at the end of 2008. Many of his albums have made the Billboard top LP chart, a rare occasion for a Jazz artist. Wounded Bird. 2009.
Two CD set. First time on CD for this 1973 compilation from one of the premier trumpet players in all of Jazz. The Art of Freddie Hubbard, subtitled the Atlantic Years, was originally issued as a two-record set on Atlantic Records. It is a comprehensive overview of his entire Atlantic Records recording career. 13 tracks. Wounded Bird. 2010.
CD reissue. Elvin Ray Jones was an American jazz drummer of the post-bop era. He moved to New York City in 1955 and worked as a sideman for Charles Mingus, Teddy Charles, Bud Powell and Miles Davis. From 1960 to 1966 he was a member of the John Coltrane quartet. Following his work with Coltrane, Jones led several small groups, some under the name The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine. Summit Meeting was originally released in 1976 on Vanguard Records. Musicians appearing on this album include saxophonists James Moody and Bunky Green, trumpeter Clark Terry and guitarist Roland Price.
Oregon is a jazz group formed in 1971 who performed and made recordings for the next 40 years. The members of Oregon were Ralph Tower (guitar), Paul McCandless (oboe, English horn), Glen Moore (bass) & Collin Walcott (percussion, sitar). They made many, many albums over the years, their early works for the Vanguard label being their most prestigious. Our First Record was originally recorded in 1970 but was not officially issued on vinyl until 1980 on Vanguard Records. Violin was a collaboration with jazz violinist Zbigniew Seifert. It was originally issued in 1978 on Vanguard Records. Friends was originally released in 1977 on Vanguard Records. Guests on this album include David Earl Johnson & Larry Larush. Together was a collaboration with legendary jazz drummer Elvin Jones. It was recorded & released in 1976 on Vanguard Records. In Concert was originally released in 1975 on Vanguard Records. It was recorded live before an invited audience at Vanguard's Studio in New York City on April 8 & 9, 1975.
Oregon is a jazz group formed in 1971 who performed and made recordings for the next 40 years. The members of Oregon were Ralph Tower (guitar), Paul McCandless (oboe, English horn), Glen Moore (bass) & Collin Walcott (percussion, sitar). They made many, many albums over the years, their early works for the Vanguard label being their most prestigious. Friends was originally released in 1977 on Vanguard Records. Guests on this album include David Earl Johnson & Larry Larush. Together was a collaboration with legendary jazz drummer Elvin Jones. It was recorded & released in 1976 on Vanguard Records. In Concert was originally released in 1975 on Vanguard Records. It was recorded live before an invited audience at Vanguard's Studio in New York City on April 8 & 9, 1975. Violin was a collaboration with jazz violinist Zbigniew Seifert. It was originally issued in 1978 on Vanguard Records. Our First Record was originally recorded in 1970 but was not officially issued on vinyl until 1980 on Vanguard Records.
CD reissue of this 1981 album from Stephane Grappelli, the legendary jazz violinist, and David Grisman, the highly respected Jazz-Bluegrass mandolin player. Together, they made a unique album, a blend of Bluegrass and Jazz, and one of few albums of it's kind to make the Billboard charts. Wounded Bird. 2010.
First time on CD for this expanded edition of the 1981 compilation from the Jazz legend. Maynard Ferguson is one of the premier trumpet players of all time. His legacy leaves a wealth of highly regarded Jazz albums recorded over three decades. This edition adds two rare bonus tracks: 'Rocky II Disco' and 'Gabriel'.
