Jazz

This CD includes tracks performed by various groups that were first included on the album USA Concerts" released after my first US tour in 1978 as well as five previously un-issued tracks. The first of these was recorded in 1980 with cellist Tom Corra at...

This CD includes the last studio sessions prior to Parker's death. The opening tracks by a studio big band include delightful and emotional solos by Parker, but the arrangements are rather heavy. Oscar Peterson's playing is remarkably reserved here as if...

This CD includes the 1951 sessions with members of Australia's Graeme Bell Band who were on tour in the U.K. at that time. They are notable for the late 1920s feel of the ensembles and the unique solo offerings of alto saxophonist Ade Monsbourgh...

This CD includes eighteen of Guesnon's own compositions, several short interview segments on his early life and career and four of his poems.1. Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde 2. Houma, la 3. Last Go 'Round Blues 4. 1927 - the Beginning 5. Empty Bed Blues 6. A...

This CD follows on from the success of previous releases on Upbeat Jazz by The London Swing Orchestra - URCD249 The Roaring Twenties, URCD255 The Elegant Thirties, URCD263 The Birth of Swing and URCD266 The Rise of the Crooner. Featured on this excellent...

This CD features two small group sessions recorded in the late 1950s featuring two of the finest traditional jazz pianists - Art Hodes and Don Ewell. Tracks include Apex Blues, Liberty Inn Drag, Yellow Dog Blues, New Orleans Hop.1. After You've Gone 2...

This CD features three informal sessions recorded over 40 years ago featuring trumpeter Leroy Thompson, pianist Louis Gallaud and pianist/vocalist Sing Miller. Tracks include I Stay in the Mood, Mexicali Rose, Under a Blanket of Blue.1. A Closer Walk...

This CD features three great jazz trumpeters, all of whom have been under-rated and in need of recognition - this is that CD which should restore their place in the history of jazz once and for all. Sidney de Paris is certainly one of the most...

This CD features the pariing of two hot trumpeters, the young veterans Joe Magnarelli (from New York) and John Swana (from Philly) in a buring sextet date that also features the swining tenor sax of Eric Alexander. In the rhythm section Joel Wiskopf,...

This CD features the legendary Jazz masters Gerry Mulligan and Thelonious Monk and their classic 1957 album. Including additional alternative outtakes. Nine tracks. Essential Jazz Classics.1. 'Round Midnight - Gerry Mulligan, Hanighen, Bernie 2...

This CD features the great Stan Kenton Orchestra performing as it says in the title popular songs in a lighter vein rather than the big concert arrangements that he is known for. This is a cd that is accessible to to a more general audience. Featured...

This CD features some of the most distinctive personalities in the contemporary New York scene including the legendary Daniel Carter (sax, trumpet) who has been a leading light in the avant-garde since the early 70s and has featured on well over 100...