Jazz

US version of Portico Quartet's critically acclaimed second album 'Isla' including extra track 'Subo's Mental Meltdown'.1. Paper Scissors Stone 2. The Visitor 3. Dawn Patrol 4. Line 5. Life Mask (Interlude) 6. Clipper 7. Life Mask 8. Isla 9. Shed Song...

Uruguayan-born pianist, composer and arranger Nando Michelin presents a modern, jazz-oriented approach to some of the most outstanding examples of contemporary Brazilian musical penmanship - this is not another rehashing of bossa nova evergreens or...

Uri Caine is a musician of astonishing virtuosity and versatility. Coming out of the legendary Philly Jazz scene, his playing is encyclopedia of styles from Tatum to Evans and beyond. With MOLOCH he interprets tunes from Zorn's BOOK OF ANGELS in a...

Uptown: The Fat Babies' fourth album on the Delmark Records label, features the new, expanded, 8-piece version of the the band. The music is a mix of original music written by members of the band, and classic jazz tunes by artists like King Oliver, Tiny...

Uptown Jazz is the third solo release from bass virtuoso, composer and producer Tony Saunders on San Francisco Records. The album's infectious melodies and upbeat vibe firmly establish Saunders as a member of the Smooth Jazz hit-making fraternity. Uptown...

Upon first listen to Nils new album UP CLOSE & PERSONAL it is apparent that this already chart topping artist is deserving of the many accolades he has received including Song of the Year from Radio & Records magazine. Nils' live appearances have been...

Up High, Down Low, Alan Ferber's fifth studio album for his ongoing nonet of 20 years, continues his quest to synthesize soulful melodocism, rhythmic interplay, and resonant voicings with the ever-evolving musical elements that he absorbs as an active...

Up & coming tenor/soprano saxophonist is joined by his modern sounding quintet, feat. Tom Harrell-tpt/flg, Johnny King-piano, Gerald Cannon-bass & Shingo Okudaira-drum.1. Tim Introduces the Band 2. Libra 3. Tenor Vibe 4. Invisible 5. Whistling Away the...

Unusual Polish Contemporary Music performed by tuba genius Zdzislaw Piernik! Additional musicians: Piotr Zabrodzki (piano electric piano doublebass bass guitar organ) Hubert Zemler (percussion vibraphone) Wojciech Kondrat (violin). All tracks composed by...

Unsung trumpet heroes Joe Magnarelli and John Swana, each Criss Cross veterans, battled to a draw on the stirring 1998 opus "Philly New York Junction" (CRC #1150), an album so good that Gerry Teekens couldn't resist bringing them back for a 2003 rematch...

Unreleased session recorded at RPM Studios in NYC in 1979 featuring 8 compositions by pianist Andy LaVerne. Long thought lost, this recording features top of the line playing from an all-star band: guitarist John Abercrombie, saxophonist Stan Getz on two...

Unreleased recording from 1976 with Steve Lacy, Kent Carter and Andrea Cantazzo.1. Tao Suite 2. Flakes 3. Weal, Pt. 1 4. Weal, Pt. 2