Jazz

The violinist and band leader of the Royal Canadians was known for crafting sweet sounds meant to accompany a glitzy night out or a formal dinner in. The orchestra made easy-listening bewitching, with tracks such as "Humoresque" and "Always."1. Harbor...

The violin has a long history in western music, including an important part in the early stages of jazz. Even with this history, the instrument hasn't been much a fixture in the contemporary jazz scene. The French bred, Brooklyn based Scott Tixier...

The Vintage Jazzmen are: Dan Vernhettes-leader, trumpet * Tommy Sanction-clarinet * Olivier Beuffe-trombone * Siphan Upravan-banjo * Enzo Mucci-doublebass * Guillaume Nouaux-drums * Guests: Tori Robinson & Jonice Jamison-vocals. Track listing: Mazie *...

The village Camburi nearby Sao Paolo (Brasil) is the place that gave title to the second album of the jazz singer Jagun from Berlin (Germany). The music on Camburi is equally characterized by easiness and melancholy. The unique soundscapes of Brazil...

The Vijay Iyer Quartet's stunning follow-up to PANOPTIC MODES now re-released on Pi Recordings. "Raises Iyer's writing and playing to the next level, BLOOD SUTRA finds him engaging in sharply diverse but well-balanced forms on each track and coming up a...

The Victory Concert by the 17-piece Claude Bolling Big Band is a re-creation of the mussic of D-Day. Pianit Bolling's French ensemble sound like Glenn Miller and features dislinguished soloisis. World-Herald Tribune.1. La Marseillaise 2. St. Louis Blues...

The veteran guitarist's collection of bossa novas by the late Antonio Carlos Jobim demonstrate his gift for counterpoint and improvisation in this all-acoustic masterpiece. Accompanied only by the Latin percussion of John Arruci and Jon Bates, Bertoncini...

The very moment intuition, knowledge and craftsmanship collide as one the chain reaction creates an energy in which a masterpiece is created. The audience senses the quality of the event instantly, without any explanation. On this beautiful album we hear...

The very first album Gene Norman put out on his GNP Crescendo label, featuring Charlie's "Be-Bop for the People" band and the irresistible "vocalise" stylings of Jackie and Roy! Conte Candoli, Benny Green and Dave McKenna are on hand for Birdland;...

The very first AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) record ever, recorded in 1966 with Lester Bowie, Malachi Favors & others.1. Ornette (Alternate) 2. Sound 1 3. The Little Suite 4. Ornette 5. Sound 2

The Very Best of Kenny G leads off appropriately enough with the smooth jazz giant's biggest hit, "Songbird." from there it's a familiar set that includes most of the obvious career highlights like "Moment" and "Havana," while finding a nice balance...

The Very Best of Jeff Lorber features Lorber's man y smooth jazz hits for the Verve Forecast label including "Katherine" and "State of Grace," and a wide range of great guest players including Dave Koz, Bruce Hornsby, Art Porter, Paulinho Da Costa, and...