Jazz

These tracks from 1927-29 represent the so-called "Territory" bands operating in the South & Midwest, feat. Frank Bunch, Black Birds of Paradise, Triangle Harmony Boys, Syd Valentine & others.1. Canned Heat Blues - Triangle Harmony Boys 2. Chicken Supper...

These tracks are from sessions trumpeter and vocalist Jabbo Smith recorded in 1961. Backing Jabbo are such musicians as guitarist Marty Grosz, clarinetist Frank Chace, pianist Art Gronwall, drummer Bob Saltmarsh. 14 tracks including: Diga Diga Doo,...

These three musicians sound as if they were destined to play with each other. Their interactions, improvisations and the seamless way their compositions flow from cut to cut feel instinctive. Extended exemplifies creativity. - OFFBEAT. Meeting in the...

These thirty tracks from Bill Le Sage's Directions in Jazz Unit from 1963-1964 reveal that British jazz had long been developing it's own authentic voices, even if many of those voices have been hidden from history until recently. As well as the...

These stunning new performances are a must for all swing era fans. Hear the debut of arrangements from the Artie Shaw archive, never recorded during his lifetime. After their sold out Benny Goodman tributes, Dan Levinson, Hot House's 2017 Clarinetist of...

These 'sideman' sessions from 1957 take a comprehensive look at his work for the legendary Bethlehem label. Also features Donald Byrd, Art Blakey & Philly Joe Jones. Music Club. 2005.1. Midriff 2. Ain't Life Grand 3. Tippin' 4. Pristine 5. El Toro...

These recordings were made in the summer of 1951, but were not issued until Folkways brought them out in 1983. They feature Emile "Mili" Barnes, whose unique style of clarinet playing sounds Creole one moment and soulfully bluesy the next. Composer Alden...

These recordings are from a live session at the Newport Yacht Club across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio. George is joined by Avery "Kid" Howard, Jim Robinson, Alton Purnell, Lawrence Marrero, Alcide Pavageau & Joe Watkins. It includes the songs...

These rare recordings of the legendary Jazz At The Philharmonic series of concerts were recorded on the 20th of April 1958 at the Konzerthaus in Vienna. Jazz At The Philharmonic or JATP as it is known was an extensive series of Jazz concerts produced by...

These radio transcriptions feature lots of young musicians and improvisation-in contrast to May's '50s studio work, which utilized studio veterans and tight arrangements. Energy abounds as they play Stompin' at the Savoy; Fat Man Boogie; Perfidia;...

These pioneers in music were playing jazz before it was jazz! Featuring such New Orleans legends as Tom Brown and Alcide Nunez together with saxophonist Rudy Wiedoeft, this collection of rarer-than-rare recordings includes Karavan; Rockaway Baby; Siam...

These masters were lost and recently found. The sound quality is excellent and the recording superb. A must for every Colyer fan. Features introductions by Ken Colyer - the date of the event Ken's birthday - a memorable occasion in more ways than one.1...