JAZZ
Diana Krall – Live in Paris
DescriptionRecorded live at the Paris Olympia on December 1, 2001, Krall’s classic style blends equal parts artistic vision, hard work and determination. The British Columbia native began playing piano at the age of four and now has five stunning albums behind her. She made her debut with the critically acclaimed Only Trust Your Heart... »
Shades of Blue
Album DescriptionShades of Blue opens with the declaration that “We are now having a little cooking session for Blue Note right here on the scene…” Madlib was afforded the opportunity to mine the crates of Blue Note. On Shades of Blue, Madlib delivers remixes and brand spanking new interpretations of Blue Note classics. Whether... »
The Best of the Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition
Album DescriptionLes Paul and Mary Ford, The Best of the Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition… More >> The Best of the Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition »
Mister Magic
Amazon.comThis 1975 release is a masterpiece of soul jazz, with keyboardist Bob James providing the arrangements for Grover Washington’s emotive saxophones. James’s opening “Earth Tones” has Washington playing soprano over a weave of percussion and electronics that suggests the influence of Miles Davis’s electric fusion work, while “Passion Flower,” a beautiful ballad by Duke... »
Faith: A Holiday Album
Amazon.com essential recordingKenny G currently owns the smooth-jazz soprano sax with his popular, mainstream arrangements and compositions. And on his first holiday album, despite occasionally predictable charts and phrasing, the saxman delivers a thoughtful and moving collection of songs, spirituals, and hymns, with his trademark sound wedded to several ensemble and orchestral arrangements. The... »
Trumpet Evolution
Amazon.comIt wouldn’t seem possible to do a reasonable survey of the 20th century trumpet playing on one CD, but somehow trumpeter Arturo Sandoval has done just that. Known as an immensely gifted and versatile player, Sandoval tips his hat to such jazzmen as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, as well... »
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Product DescriptionNo Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 20-OCT-1998Amazon.comThere’s a long tradition of artists banding together for a noble cause, but–needless to say–good intentions are no guarantee of good art. Fortunately, the twain do meet and the project even succeeds with creative flair in this compilation. It kicked off the Red... »
Live at the Meadowlands
Album DescriptionRecorded live in concert at the legendary Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey, this is the most sought after Sinatra concert recording. Housed in a striking package and presented with a 24 page collectors’ book of rare photos and extensive notes by long-time Sinatra associate Hank Cattaneo, this previously unreleased recording features 21... »
Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945
Product DescriptionNo Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: GILLESPIE/PARKERTitle: TOWN HALL NYC JUNE 22 1945Street Release Date: 06/21/2005… More >> Town Hall, New York City, June 22, 1945 »