Jazz

The efforts put forth by ensembles comprised of friends always seem to have a special spark. When such a group comes together under ideal circumstances, the results can be spellbinding. Take note: This is exactly the case with the collaborative group of...

The effects of the bebop revolution in jazz music are still being felt and explored. Of the half dozen true pioneers of the movement, pianist Bud Powell has remained somewhat in the shadows, although his work has become a major touchstone for true...

The eerie stillness of New York City during the Covid-19 pandemic led many residents to a state of contemplation and inner exploration. Saxophonist/composer Marc Mommaas found himself drawn to sounds that he grew up with but had eschewed for his own...

The early 20th century witnessed the flowering of an exciting new style of piano composition that fused European classical music traditions with the popular music styles of the New World. George Gershwin's music is highly representative of this...

The earliest recordings by cornetist Red Nichols; in fact, some of the only jazz recordings made for the Edison label! Includes tracks by Red & Miff's Stompers (Miff as in Miff Mole), the Charleston Seven and the California Ramblers, among 'em Nashville...

The dynamic duo of pianist David Kikoski and bassist Boris Kozlov is a triumph of musicality and virtuosity. There's some kind of magic happening between the two kindred spirits that goes beyond the notes. The musical connection between the two goes back...

The duo of Joe LoCascio - piano & Woody Witt - soprano saxophone have been playing together for over a decade and decided to make a CD of the music of Alec Wilder. Alec Wilder's music is a unique blend of American musical traditions - among them jazz and...

The duo found that their approaches to music fit well together, as they both had backgrounds in jazz and classical music. Dominguez's Spanish influences were not foreign to Noiberg, as her background in the widely eclectic music of Israel provided...

The duo & their Big Swing Jazz Band pay tribute to Gene Roland on this 9 track album, feat. The songs "When You Done Went," "Sax Fifth Avenue" & "Moondog"

The Duke's 1952 Orchestra is not too well represented on record and these marvelous summer air shots from the Blue Note club in Chicago give US the chance to hear some of Ellington's more obscure compositions such as Bensonality, Bakiff, Tulip or Turnip...

The Duke Ellington Orchestra at it's best, featuring all the big stars!1. Take the "A" Train 2. A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing 3. Main Stem 4. A Ghost of a Chance 5. In a Jam 6. I'm Just a Lucky So and So 7. Stomp, Look and Listen 8. Come Rain or Come...

THE DUKE BOX includes more than eight hours of music what many consider the greatest decade of the greatest orchestra in the history of jazz. This 8 CD box set captures Duke Ellington and his musicians live in dance halls, night clubs, concert halls and...