Jazz

The FAB Trio consists of Joe Fonda (bass) Barry Altschul (drums) and Billy Bang (violin), who seamlessly interweave percussion and strings into a singular sound of improvised music. The music of FAB Trio covers a wide range of emotions, from blistering...

The extremely talented David Linx is a lyricist, as well as a composer and an instrumentalist. But more importantly, he's the voice of jazz in Europe with a deep groove and mind-blowing technique.1. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 2. Sister Ruth 3...

The extraordinary pairing of Jim Campilongo and Steve Cardenas has been a rewarding one for the two guitarists, who have been performing in tandem for the past twenty years. Though they have recorded together before, the pair had never released an album...

The extraordinarily popular, cool-toned and fragile singing trumpeter with the looks of a movie star is back in the jazz world's public eye again, with a new biography out and a movie deal in the works. Chet Baker started out on top in the 1950s gigging...

The exquisite piano passages of Bill Evans brought out the absolute best in Bennett when they met in the studio for the first time in '75. Here's the complete classic plus five unissued alternate takes!; they do But Beautiful; Young and Foolish; My...

The explosion sound! It's fully restored and put in tune. On his return from the United States, in February 1947, Django Reinhardt decided to electrify his guitar. Surrounded by a handful of faithful, including clarinetist Hubert Rostaing (at the height...

The exemplary & well-traveled cornetist Kirk Knuffke presents a bold new trio - w/ bassist Michael Bisio & pianist Matthew Shipp - on an intimate & expansive double album. Gravity Without Airs features the three world-class musicians on both Knuffke...

The exciting original compositions on Come Fly With Me were inspired by everything from a Tito Puente rhythm Alpert fell in love with (the propulsive "Night Ride") to jamming with his world class band in between shows on tour (the fun, reggae-infused...

The evolution of jazz has followed many paths, becoming so diverse that the definition of the word has become blurred. In this CD, Solid State combines elements of all genres. Swing, Latin, Funk, and Bebop merge as one as we explore the various palettes...

The ever-evolving, genre-defying collaboration between Medeski Martin & Wood and John Scofield continues to flourish. Since first convening almost 17 years ago, Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood's kinship both onstage and off has fostered an escalating...

THE ESSENTIAL Kenny G pays tribute to the biggest selling instrumental musician and biggest selling jazz musician of the modern era with the most extensive collection of his career. Features 31 tracks ranging from his 1982 debut album to his 2004 duet's...

THE ESSENTIAL Herbie Hancock spans 40 years of one of the most important and influential keyboardists ever. This two disc package features 21 tracks and is the perfect introduction to this relentlessly multi-faceted figure. Includes one previously...