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In the 1950s Jazz spread throughout the world. With the advent of the long playing record, jazz [more]

This extraordinary recording captures the last concert in a series that occurred in 1989 in New York City. Led by the remarkable Dick Hyman, [more]

This two-disc set follows the legendary Blue Note label from its inception as the smallest of independent labels, issuing 12" jazz singles in the [more]

For those needing a reminder of Cole's very original and expert piano playing, this 18-track roundup of some of his best instrumentals [more]

Blue Note's So Blue, So Funky, Vol. 1 is a 12-track compilation that highlights the funkiest soul-jazz organists that recorded for the label, whether it was a leader or as a [more]

This is one of the better Christmas jazz collections available. The 15 selections each utilize different artists and were recorded especially for this CD. Kurt Elling's version of [more]

Shame on the generally classy Sony Legacy division for not clearly specifying on the cover that this hour-long collection only chooses from three of the jazz fusion [more]

Sorting through the dozen or so Dizzy Gillespie comps called Groovin' High can be a daunting exercise. This one, from Living Era/ASV is significantly different from all [more]

The first superstar drummer and still one of the most famous drummers of all time, Gene Krupa was a joy to watch. He could make every drum [more]

Recorded live in New York, this explosive set of jazz, funk, and rock material was without question ahead of its time. Michael and Randy's use of electronically altered saxophone and trumpet sounds is amazing. ~ Paul Kohler, All Music Guide

Issued as part of Mosaic Records' Singles series, Hard Bop is given the deluxe treatment here. For starters, this 1957 date -- with altoist Jackie McLean, pianist Sam Dockery, [more]

Sensational Memphis R&B by this Sun alumnus, these are the '50s recordings of this rhythmic piano-led combo. (Import) ~ Hank Davis, All Music Guide

Stunning, exciting, moving, engrossing and hysterically funny, this album gives you a front row seat for the best gay act in America. Recorded in Vancouver in December 1992, [more]

Trombonist J.J. Johnson, 64 at the time of Quintergy, is heard in top form on this Live at the Village Vanguard set. His quintet, which includes Ralph Moore on tenor and soprano, pianist [more]

Swingin' Easy is one of Sarah Vaughan's lesser known albums for Emarcy, combining two separate trio sessions from 1954 and 1957. The earlier date includes pianist John [more]