Jazz

The delicacies created by Beirach and Antonioli are simply extraordinary. Stereoplay Magazine. The themes of the night and dreams, the sky, the air and the wind, as well as love and beauty, provoke another intimate series of conversations between two...

The deftly titled Hand Painted Dream is the culmination of guitarist / arranger / leader Peter Hand's work with some of the best musicians anywhere and whose collective efforts have produced an extraordinary testament to the best in modern big band music...

The definitive Most album, according to Don Schlitten, with the fiery flutist supported by pianist Kenny Barron, bassist George Mraz, drummer Walter Bolden, and percussionist Warren Smith.1. What Is, IS 2. breath Of Love 3. Blue Hue 4. You Are Always The...

The definitive anthology of recordings from 1944 to 1963 by jazz vocalist, "The Divine One" Sarah Vaughan! This amazing collection includes such unforgettable classics as "In A Sentimental Mood," "You Go To My Head," "Love Me Or Leave Me" and many more!...

The debut release of the vibraphonist Jalen Baker, highlights his roots as a musician. With compositions that are rich in several styles such as blues, soul, and jazz, Jalen gives the listener an experience filled with lush strings as he and trumpeter...

The debut release for Jazzhead, Ears for Civil Engines is a collection of 13 original tunes by Australian jazz luminaries and features some outstanding individual and ensemble playing. This set has everything: cutting edge modern jazz, cool jazz, bebop,...

The debut release by the group Cique is open, interactive, funky and daring. The music is inspired by the transformation period for jazz in the late 60s and early 70s when Bitches Brew and Jack Johnson morphed into Mysterious Traveler and Head Hunters...

The debut release by Chicago's newest hot jazz group, The Fat Babies. The band was started two years ago by string bassist and band leader, Beau Sample, and has held down a Sunday residency at Chicago's Honky Tonk BBQ ever since. The Fat Babies consists...

The debut recording of Portland's Lower Monumental documents a live performance for Seattle's KEXP radio show "Monarchy." Totally unrehearsed or preplanned, Lower Monumental's performances take Jazz into unfamiliar ambient and picturesque territory...

The debut recording from drummer Wuepper features an all-star line-up of New York musicians, including Eric Alexander, Ryan Kisor, Mike Diriabbo, Mike LeDonne & John Webber. The three horns front line sound is really a treat to hear over these great...

The debut recording by the New York City based sextet Planet Jazz features the extraordinary front line of the newest tough tenor on the scene, Grant Stewart, hip-to-it trumpeter Joe Magnarelli and the highly respected guitarist Peter Bernstein. Planet...

The debut recording by acoustic upright bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding, a native of Portland, OR, is an exercise in joy and freedom. Well rendered for such a very young musician, it's quite notable, considering the certainty of her concept and...