The fourth volume of The Amazing Bud Powell series, recorded in 1958, found the brilliant bebop piano master in particularly fine form on an ebullient set of his original tunes.
Vibraphonist Milt Jackson was a frequent presence on Blue Note sessions in the bebop era. As part of the fabled 1500 Series begun in 1956, the label issued the 12-inch compilation Milt Jackson and The Thelonious Monk Quintet.
Jobim’s compositions, many performed by João Gilberto, gave birth to the bossanova genre in the early 1960s. Now Jobim is recognized throughout the world as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.
Kinfolk 2: See the Birds showcases Nate’s artistry as one of the most exciting, dynamic and innovative drummer-composers of his generation, skilled across multi-genres and styles.
"It's her first LP in years, but was taped back in 1969 in Europe with a confident, impressive organ and rhythm section backup band. Simone is an acquired taste. But, for those who appreciate her singing, these eight tracks will prove welcome." - Billboar
Nina's second LP, originally released in 1959, ranges from a swinging 'Stompin' at the Savory' and an emotional 'It Might As Well Be Spring' to an English folk ballad 'Tomorrow', spirituals, and an R&B song 'You've Been Gone Too Long'.
"I'm playing dark history. It's beyond black. I'm dealing with the dark things of the cosmos...Music is a language, you see, a universal language...What I'm dealing with is so vast and great that it can't be called the truth. It's above the truth." -Sun R
Stanley Turrentine's 1966 soul jazz classic finds a deep, bluesy groove that doesn't let up from start to finish. Joining him are trumpeter Blue Mitchell, baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams, alto saxophonist James Spaulding, and drummer Mickey Roker.
This Hits collection was carefully curated, composed by such names as Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, and Duke Ellington. Many of these tunes were taken from the celebrated song books that gained Ella Fitzgerald enormous prestige.
Pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor, among the most important ones in the history of European jazz, was among the first Italian musicians to develop a "European" concept of jazz.
This LP represents a stage in Monk's development in which his works were known to a limited audience. His alternative approach to the keyboard wasn't yet established and his reputation as the "grey-eminence genius of the bop era" was yet to emerge.
For Django, recorded for Pacific Jazz in 1964, has long been considered a classic by jazz guitarist Joe Pass. He pays tribute to Django Reinhardt without attempting to emulate him in any way. Rather, he honors him by using his own style.
Soul Jazz Records is issuing the debut 1976 album from the legendary Steve Reid. As a radical jazz artist, Reid played with an extraordinary group of artists ' including Miles Davis, Sun Ra, Fela Kuti, James Brown, and many more!
In the Source LP, Nubya Garcia shares a personal collection of sonic mantras on a quest to reconnect with herself and to the roots of community. A fluid blend of broken beat, soul, dub-step afro-diasporic sounds - with a deep jazz foundation.
After experiencing these 42 tracks you will have an insight into the art and soul of a vocal artist who, Frank Sinatra insisted, touched every major American singer of their generation with her genius.
NOW is the band's much anticipated follow-up, which carries on their unique brand of Choir-fronted Hip-Hop-meets-Gospel/Jazz Liberation Music ' very much a modern day echo of the Harlem Freedom Singers and/or Eddie Gale's Black Rhythm Happening.
On his aptly titled 1973 solo debut, Spectrum, Billy Cobham revealed his interest and aptitude for the rock, jazz and funk genres. Spectrum reached No. 1 on the jazz charts around the world and became a crossover phenomenon.
Import 180gm vinyl LP pressing of this 1960 album, one of the most celebrated in Davis' vast catalog. Sketches of Spain was Miles Davis and Gil Evans' third conceptual album.
