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No, not the basketball coach, but Ozzie's brother! And Don was a pretty fair singer in his day, as this 1957 album recorded for the Mode label demonstrates. Jimmy Rowles, Leroy Vinnegar and Stan...

9 tracks from pianist Bernie Nerow, a.k.a. Peter Nero, is joined by bassist Max Wayne & drummer Dick Stein on originals & standards recorded in Hollywood in 1957.1. Scratch My Bach 2. Lullaby of the...

Trombonist Lon Norman leads this sexted session featuring trumpeter Vinnie Tanno, pianist John Williams, tenor saxophonist Gus Moss, bassist Al Simi & drummer Bill Ladley. Together they play three...

This reissue of a 1957 Rave Records release features Red Norvo's Quintet with Bob Drasnin on flute and alto; Jimmy Wyble on guitar, Buddy Clark on bass and Bill Douglass on drums. This quintet has a...

This was the first recording released on the Criteria label in 1957. While The Octet was modeled on the Dave Pell Octet, Lon Norman's arrangements were totally original. This stereo recording puts on...

(5% DISCOUNT THRU 7-20-12) (2-CD set) Collection of recordings from the vaults of Excelsior Records and Spin Records. Otis Rene's Excelsior label featured Nat Cole's first hit records, Gerald...

This Marty Paich led session was intended to showcase Marty's arranging skills and artistic freedom as Mode's musical director. The purpose of this recording was to make an all valve brass + rhythm...

Pianist Marty Paich in a small group setting, w. Joe Mondragon-bs and Larry Bunker-vibes & dms, reissue of 1956 Andex recording originally released as "Hot Piano", evokes the spirit and easy going...

Classic 1956 session, generally regarded as Art Pepper's first recording after being released from Federal prison for drug possession. Fearing the stigma, Tampa Records decided to release it under...

Pianist presents 8 tracks recorded in Hollywood in 1957, feat. bassist Red Mitchell & drummer Mel Lewis.1. I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You 2. The Facts About Max 3. Dusk Light 4. The New Soft Shoes 5. A...

W. Joe Albany, Herb Geller, Pete Jolly 1961.1. Birdtown Birds 2. Say Si Si 3. Dewey Square 4. Whims of Chambers 5. Old Old Friends 6. Airegin 7. Speak Low 8. While a Cigarette Was Burning 9. I Don't...

This 1958 release contains Art Pepper and Conte Candoli's complete octet album "Mucho Calor". The album marked their first collaboration together as co-leaders. Featuring players such as Bill Perkins...