Excellent two CD compilation of classic tracks from the Blue Note Records catalog. This collection represents the complete history of the label, from its beginnings - including its first best-selling single, "Summertime" - through its '50s - '60s classic period, with widely-known tracks from label standard bearers Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jimmy Smith, Lee Morgan et al, and right up to its modern successes from Norah Jones, Robert Glasper and Gregory Porter.
The 50 tracks on this fine album are prime monuments of the Jazz Age and arguably, some of Americas finest jazz performances. " .. the best introduction to early jazz music I have come across and features a huge variety of artists from Jelly Roll Morton and Bix Beiderbecke to Basie, Ellington and the splendid Muggsy Spanier. For recordings this antique, the sound quality is amazing" Charles Spencer, The Spectator Jelly Roll Morton - Black Bottom Stomp Miff Mole - The New Twister Bessie Smith - Trombone Cholly Bix Beiderbecke - Royal Garden Blues Beale Street Washboard Band - Forty And Tight Lo... [Read More]
The defining voice of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra enjoyed a legendary recording career that spanned six decades, beginning with his earliest session in 1939 and culminating with his last in 1993, for his world-renowned, multi-platinum Duets and Duets II albums. Ultimate Sinatra presents key recordings spanning the Chairman of the Board s recordings for Columbia, Capitol and Reprise, together for the first time. Ultimate Sinatra's 180-gram 2LP version brims with 24 stellar recordings representing a cross-section of Sinatra's unparalleled recording career. Led by 'All Or Nothing At All,' thi... [Read More]
Few recordings maintain their power to utterly intoxicate for decades as Kind of Blue does. This 1959 all-time classic is one of the monuments of jazz: So What; Freddie Freeloader; Blue in Green; All Blues , and Flamenco Sketches . This vinyl release is the way to experience one of the greatest albums ever made.
The latest entry in the award-winning Miles Davis Bootleg Series focuses on the final chapter in the landmark collaboration between Davis and saxophonist John Coltrane: their last live performances together, in Europe in the spring of 1960. Miles and Coltrane first collaborated in 1955, when Davis recruited the tenor saxophonist alongside pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones. This "first great quintet" made their Columbia Records debut in 1957. Those early recordings showcased the stunning contrasts between Miles' spacious, melodic lines and Trane's cascading... [Read More]
This limited edition Deluxe vinyl box set features all 40 tracks from the Super Deluxe collection on three 180-gram vinyl LPs. The album’s new stereo mix LP is packaged in a faithfully replicated sleeve, with the two Sessions LPs paired in their own jacket, presented with a four-page insert in a lift-top box. Giles Martin, working with Sam Okell, from the original eight-track session tapes, was guided by the album’s original mix supervised by his father, George Martin
Jazz pianist Harold Mabern delivers an exhilarating career retrospective on this memorable live set. "The Iron Man: Live at Smoke"; was recorded on the final night of a remarkable three-week residency, an annual holiday tradition at the renowned New York City club. Featuring Mabern and his gifted, longstanding quartet tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth the album includes vigorously swinging and well-loved tunes from throughout Mabern's storied career. Whether you listen to these two discs as representing a single special evening or 82 memorable ye... [Read More]
Placido DomingoThe Latin Album CollectionNew Collection of Popular Spanish SongsSpecially Priced 8-CD Box SetPopular songs, ballads and light repertoire have always played a huge part of Plácido Domingo s career, from his first appearances on stage in his parents zarzuela company to collaborations with stars such as Josh Groban and Susan Boyle. "The Latin Album Collection" showcases eight delightful discs of Domingo's recordings of popular Spanish songs recorded between 1984 and 2002. Several are devoted to the works of just one pivotal composer: "Siempre en mi corazón" focuses on the hits o... [Read More]
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