Reissue of this overlooked album from the Jazz great, originally released in 1993. Even a dipshine should know who George Benson is. He is one of the leading Jazz and R&B artists of the last 40 years!! He has had countless top charting albums and is a respected member of the Jazz community and beyond. Wounded Bird. 2008.
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. 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. Our First Record was originally recorded in 1970 but was not officially issued on vinyl until 1980 on Vanguard Records.
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. 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. Friends was originally released in 1977 on Vanguard Records. Guests on this album include David Earl Johnson & Larry Larush. 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.
First time on CD for this 1983 album from the internationally renowned Jazz great, Hubert Laws, who is an American flutist and saxophonist with a career spanning over 40 years in jazz, classical, and other music genres, had a number of charting albums in the 1970s and is one of the most recognized and respected jazz flutist. And, as a bonus Make It Last features Alphonse Mouzon.
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. The Main Force was originally released in 1976 on Vanguard Records. Musicians on this album include Ryo Kawasaki, Dave Williams, Pat LaBarbera, Steve Grossman, Dave Liebman, Frank Foster and Dave Johnson.
Billy Cobham is a Panamanian-American jazz drummer who came to prominence in the late 1960s & early 1970s with trumpeter Miles Davis and then with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Crosswinds was his 2nd solo album after leaving the Mahavishnu Orchestra. It came
Herbie Mann was an American jazz flute player & important practitioner of world music. Reggae was originally issued in 1974 & features guitarists Mick Taylor & Albert Lee, along with keyboardist Pat Rebillot. Reggae II was issued in 1976 & features those same musicians.
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. New Agenda was originally released in 1975 on Vanguard Records. Musicians featured on this album are Steve Grossman, Roland Prince, Joe Farrell, Kenny Barron, Gene Perla and Dave Williams.
