Jazz

This compilation contains the complete recordings of Cliff Jackson's Crazy Kats and the Sepia Serenaders, as well as selected solos and blues accompaniments from the 1920s and early 1930s. Booklet notes are by Reide Kaiser, a fine Toronto pianist, who...

This compilation chronicles the arrival of New Orleans Jazz in Chicago during the early 1920s and demonstrates how that body of music was integrated into the Chicago music scene. The album features renowned dance bands-Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five,...

This compilation CD features 19 tracks covering the entire life of the American Music label, either unissued or only included on LPs issued in Japan. This CD was originally included in the book Bill Russell's American Music, a discographical study of the...

This compilation brings together 21 rare jazz and "hot dance" selections recorded for Thomas Edison's record label in the 1920s. Most of them have not previously been reissued. This disc features fine performances from such jazz luminaries as Red...

This compilation accurately summarize the fusion king's work from the mid to late '70s through the early '80s. Di Meola's compositional strength shines brightly, as does his absolutely blazing guitar work featuring his trademarks, mind boggling speed and...

This companion album to Folkways FW02857, Emile Barnes: The First Session, presents all the issuable alternate takes from the clarinetist's first recording session in 1951.1. I Can't Escape from You (Fragment) 2. A Porter's Love Song to a Chambermaid 3...

This collection, selected by Zawinul and Bob Belden, represents the cream of Zawinul's time with Adderley and ranging the supremely soulful "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" to pieces like "Ndo Lima" and "Dr. Honours Causa" which previewed the later developemts that...

This collection, meant to enrapture and captivate, creates a romantic mood utilizing the sensuous sound of Jazz saxophone. Includes: "For All We Know" performed by Kirk Whalum, "I Remember You" by Stanley Turrentine, "My Funny Valentine" by Gerry...

This collection, collates Blue Mitchell's catalogue of albums released between 1958 and 1963. Featuring eight complete, original LPs - making over five hours of remastered music in total - this set provides A Perfect Introduction To This Sometimes...

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...

This collection pays tribute to Morton the composer, giving his melodies full respect rather than turning them into improvisational vehicles. The result is a fine exposition of the musical possibilities of solo finger style guitar playing and a worthy...

This collection of unreleased performances ranges from out-and-out joy to deep desperation, with Patty accompanying herself on piano on many tracks. Listen to what this intrepid vocal adventurer does with Fine and Mellow; Lover Man; Spring Is Here;...