Jazz

This 1964 release recorded for Fred Astaire's Ava (Choreo) label is one of Pete Jolly's most sought after recordings. Little Bird features the Grammy nominated hit recording of his composition, "Little Bird". Little Bird also includes his original...

This 1962 jazz album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon features the lineup of Sonny Clark, Butch Warren and Billy Higgins. This was the same quartet from the classic album "Go!", which was recorded only days earlier. In 1962, there was no stopping Dexter...

This 1961 recording not only shows Lateef's interest in eastern music, but his skill in deftly weaving those sounds into jazz & blues.1. The Plum Blossom 2. Blues for the Orient 3. Ching Miau 4. Don't Blame Me 5. Love Theme from Spartacus 6. Snafu 7...

This 1959 Riverside solo date, a sequel to Thelonious Himself, found Monk delivering one of his most relaxed, thoughtful, quietly moving performances. Two takes of There's Danger in Your Eyes, Cherie join Blue Monk; Round Lights; Ruby, My Dear; Blue...

This 1958 set finds original cool stylist Getz paired with vibraphonist Cal Tjader on a very enjoyable selection of jazz standards and Tjader originals. The album was recorded in less than three hours work. No tune, except two, had more than one take and...

This 1957 recording was commissioned for the 1957 UCLA Homecoming Show and Bob Cooper was called upon to compose and arrange the music to fit this occasion. There are two recordings of Jazz Rolls Royce, a live recording and a re-recording made in the...

This 1957 recording has not been available since the original LP issue which has been out of print for decades. Traditional jazz at it's best on this new CD version which has many never before issued bonus tracks. Live in Fulton Missouri, The Dixie...

This 1956 recording features Miles' first recording of My Funny Valentine.1. My Funny Valentine 2. Blues By Five 3. Airegin 4. Tune-Up/When Lights Are Low

This 1955 concert recording became one of the best-selling albums in jazz. This reissue adds 10 bonus tracks recorded during the same period and featuring the same trio; two versions each of "It's All Right with Me" and "Where or When" join "I'll...

This 1944 World Transcription recording finds the swingin' trumpet star joined by members of Cab Calloway's band for a sizzling set. Check 'em out on B.H. Boogie; Baby, Won't You Please Come Home; That's the Lick; 12th Street Rag; Stompin' at the Savoy,...

This 18-track collection captures Ms. Raney throughout the '60s, recording in United Recording Studios for the Navy Swings radio show. Includes Angel Eyes; There'll Be Some Changes Made; 'Deed I Do; Holiday for Strings; Bluesette; Some of These Days, and...

This 16 track CD is a "guitar summit" featuring some of the top guitarists on the contemporary scene including Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola, Howard Alden, Al Viola, Marty Grosz and others. It was recorded live in 2002 at the Ascona Jazz Festival in...