Groove Notes

Sax section, International Sweethearts of Rhythm (credit: thegirlsintheband.com)

Based on actual conversations:

WHY WE NEED THIS MOVIE #1

Me:  I’m going to watch this movie, “The Girls In The Band.”  And hopefully write a review.

Hip Old Jazz Radio Dude:  Oh, yeah?  What’s it about, chick singers?

Me:  Um, no.  It’s about the great female instrumentalists who couldn’t get hired by the big bands, or almost any band led by a man.

HOJRD:  Didn’t they have those all-girl bands to play in?

Me:  Well, that’s what they had to resort to in order to make a living.  And even then, they were treated as novelty acts, not as “real” musicians.  Many of them were better players than their male counterparts, but they had to put on frilly dresses and smile all the time.  You know, I think –

HOJRD:  (eyes glazing over, attention span limit reached) Oh, yeah, yeah, right.  Excuse me, I have to go dust off this turntable…

WHY WE NEED THIS MOVIE #2

Me:  I really enjoyed your playing tonight!

Very Young Female Saxophonist:  Thanks so much.

Me:  Are you glad you continued with your music after college?  It couldn’t have been an easy career choice.

VYFS:  Um, what?

Me:  Well, historically, female jazz instrumentalists were largely ignored, or treated with disdain by male musicians.  They’d never get called for gigs, or if they actually got into a band, they could be replaced with a male musician at any time, without any notice.  You know, I think–

VYFS:  (looking at me like I’m deranged)  I’m sorry, I don’t know what you’re talking about.  Excuse me, I have to go adjust my reed…

Alternately touching and humorous, The Girls In The Band is a delightful movie that can serve as a primer for the nearly forgotten story of  the talented, hard-working, dedicated musicians who just happened to be female during a time when “girls just don’t do that!”  It’s nicely paced, moving between interviews and archival film footage and photos, and filled with great music.  The older musicians tell their tales, the hurts and disappointments still fresh; the good times, the excitement and the love lingering and making it all worthwhile.  The younger musicians listen, learn and pay tribute.

The Girls in the Band has won Audience Awards at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Omaha Film Festival and the Victoria Film Festival.  Director/Producer Judy Chaikin has a couple of Emmy nominations under her belt for her documentaries, as well as numerous film festival awards and a Blue Ribbon from the American Educational Film and TV Festival.  A theme running through most of Chaikin’s work is “righting a wrong,” and she spent eight years making this film so that the stories and the art of these musicians would not disappear.

One can forgive the hip old jazz guy for being from another era.  One can rejoice that the very young jazz girls don’t have to deal with the same issues that plagued their predecessors.  Both could still benefit from watching this entertaining slice of history.

They Died Before 40, a new jazz film, features eight jazz artists, most of them relatively unknown. They all died before reaching the age of 40. Actually, four of the eight died before reaching the age of 30! Seven died before 1944 and one died in 1956. The greatest jazz band in history has been playing in heaven for more than 50 years!
The film presents this band, organized in heaven, playing Stardust, “a tune recorded in heaven.” (They each recorded Stardust individually as a leader or sideman before they died. An audio engineer has been able to take some of each of these individual recordings and produce a beautiful version that can be heard in this film for the first time.)
When these men were chosen, serendipitously, by Howard E. Fischer, the producer, director and writer, he did not realize that they actually comprised what could be a functioning band – rhythm section (piano, drums, guitar and bass), two tenor saxes and two trumpets. Who are these men?
The rhythm section consists of Fats Waller, piano (died at 39 in 1943); Charlie Christian, guitar (died at 25 in 1942); Jimmy Blanton, bass (died at 23 in 1942); and Chick Webb, drums (died at 34 in 1939) who was not available for this recording (he never recorded this tune), so Big Sid Catlett sat in for him. The two tenors are Herschel Evans (died at 29 in 1939) and Chu Berry (died at 33 in 1941). The two trumpeters are Bunny Berigan (died at 33 in 1942) and Clifford Brown (died at 25 in 1956).
The film also presents one piece of music each artist recorded that highlights his great talents. Interspersed is biographical information, expert commentary, photos and other material related to each. The film introduces these musicians and their music in the hope that more people will explore their music and learn about their lives. In addition, as an important aspect of the film, music historians talk about how the musicians’ lifestyles contributed to their deaths and how they died. At the end of the film a scroll lists about 20 other jazz musicians who died before the age of 40.
Additional funding is needed to complete the film.
More information about the film can be found on Kickstarter, a funding platform -http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jazzfilm/they-died-before-40.

KPLU’s new School Of Jazz CD – Volume 9 will be released this coming Tuesday, May 7. Listeners can purchase the CD at kplu.org. All proceeds go to the schools’ music programs. KPLU has raised over $70,000 for the schools, since the project started. This year, bands from Ballard High School (Seattle), Graham-Kapowsin High School (Graham), Jackson High School (Mill Creek), Lakewood Jazz Choir (Arlington), Lynnwood High School (Bothell), Mercer Island High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, Newport High School (Bellevue), Roosevelt High School (Seattle), Seattle JazzED, South Whidbey High School, and W.F. West High School (Chehalis) will be featured on the CD. This year’s professional jazz mentors include Thomas Marriott, Tracy Knoop, Greta Matassa, Brad Boal, Jay Thomas, Travis Ranney, Dan Wager, Steve Treseler, Neil Welch and Andy Omdahl.

The School of Jazz project has won has won two national awards for its effort. On May 7th during KPLU’s Midday Jazz, KPLU will broadcast the entire CD (one song every 30-minutes) between 9am – 3pm PST. Listeners can hear it locally in the Seattle/Tacoma market on 88.5 FM, or online at kplu.org.

SFJAZZ Center has had a very exciting opening season, but no show will likely be more creative than the program that pianist Jason Moran has put together.

On May 4th and 5th, Moran will close out his residency at SFJAZZ by combining jazz and skateboarding. That’s right, skateboarding. The Bay Area has wonderful skateboarding tradition and is home to many of the finest skateboarders in the country. For two nights, Moran will mix this culture with jazz, in what the SFJAZZ website calls “a two-day installation engaging the Bay Area skateboarding tradition, an unprecedented meeting of jazz improvisation and aerial artistry.”

Moran will be performing with his Bandwagon combo, which includes Tarus Mateen on bass and Nasheet Waits on drums, while “a who’s-who of Bay Area skating luminaries who will take flight on a specially constructed skating half-pipe installed in front of the SFJAZZ Center stage.” Skaters include Adrian Williams, Alex Wolslagel, Dave Abair, Jake Johnson, Ben Gore, Justin Gastelum, Billy Roper and Brian Downey.

Jason Moran has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship in 2010.

Jazz Journalists Association ’Jazz Heroes’ are activists, advocates, altruists, aiders and abettors of jazz who have had significant impact in their local communities. The ‘Jazz Hero’ awards, made on the basis of nominations from community members, are presented in conjunction with the  Jazz Journalists Association’s annual Jazz Awards honoring significant achievements in jazz music and journalism.

Seattle’s Julian Priester is one of 25 Jazz Heroes designated by the Jazz Journalists Association to celebrate those who have had a significant impact on their jazz communities.  There will be a Jazz Hero award presentation for Julian Priester at Tula’s at 6 PM PST on Tuesday, April 30, International Jazz Day.

Trombonist Julian Priester, also known as Pepo Mtoto (“Spirit Child”), has from the very beginning of his musical career demonstrated Zen-like equanimity when presented with conflicts or opposites. Growing up in a South Side of Chicago neighborhood with the hard rocking blues of Muddy Waters and Bo Diddley in his head but high school band disciplinarian Captain Walter Dyett instructing him in something very different may have had something to do with it. Or maybe it is just his calm personality, his ability to listen and absorb, and the subtlety of his expressivity, characteristics evident in his own music of the past nearly 60 years, from his first jobs in Sun Ra’s Arkestra through his retirement last year from the faculty of Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle.

 

(Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)

Folk/Rock singer, songwriter and guitarist Richie Havens reportedly passed away today at the age of 72. Havens was perhaps best known for his three-hour opening set at the Woodstock Festival in 1969.

Over the course of his career, Havens recorded 21 studio albums and toured for nearly 45 years, until last year when he was sidelined with complications from kidney surgery.

While not someone who would be classified as a jazz musician, Havens was the first musician I ever saw at Jazz Alley in Seattle (prom night, 1997). He closed with a solo version of his famed “Freedom (Motherless Child)”, a performance I will not soon forget.

The announcement from Havens’ representatives, The Roots Agency:

Richie Havens was gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless since his historic appearance at Woodstock in 1969. For four decades, Havens used his music to convey passionate messages of brotherhood and personal freedom. Billboard Magazine writes, “This acoustic soul giant truly seems to be getting more inspiring and graceful with age.” From Woodstock to The Isle of Wight to Glastonbury to the Fillmore Auditorium to Royal Albert Hall to Carnegie Hall, Richie played the most legendary music festivals that ever were, and most of the world’s greatest concert venues. But even when performing in a Greenwich Village coffeehouse or a small club or regional theater, he was eternally grateful that people in any number turned up each time to hear him sing. More than anything, he feels incredibly blessed to have met so many of you along the way.

“Jazz is really about the human experience. It’s about the ability of human beings to take the worst of circumstances and struggles and turn it into something creative and constructive. That’s something that’s built into the fiber of every human being. And I think that’s why people can respond to it. They feel the freedom in it. And the attributes of jazz are also admirable. It’s about dialogue. It’s about sharing. And teamwork. It’s in the moment, and it’s nonjudgmental.” – Herbie Hancock

International Jazz Day is a little more than a week away. Here is a little background information from the International Jazz Day website:

In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. The Institute is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration, which began in 2012.

International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity, eradicating discrimination, promoting freedom of expression, fostering gender equality, and reinforcing the role of youth for social change. International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month which draws public attention to jazz and its extraordinary heritage in April.

UNESCO and United Nations missions, U.S. embassies and government outposts around the world hosted special events for the first annual International Jazz Day on April 30, 2012 to honor this revered musical art form. Universities, libraries, schools, community centers, performing arts venues and arts organizations of all disciplines around the world marked the day through concerts, education programs, seminars, lectures, book readings, public jam sessions, master classes, photo exhibitions, dance recitals, film and documentary screenings, theater presentations and spoken word performances. More than one billion people around the world were reached through 2012 International Jazz Day programs and media coverage.

In 2012, UNESCO and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz presented three high-profile programs: a daylong celebration in Paris at UNESCO world headquarters; a sunrise concert in New Orleans’ Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz; and a sunset concert at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City. Among the world-renowned artists that participated were John Beasley, Tony Bennett, George Benson, Terence Blanchard, Richard Bona (Cameroon), Dee Dee Bridgewater, Candido, Teri Lyne Carrington, Ron Carter, Robert Cray, Jack DeJohnette, George Duke, Sheila E., Herbie Hancock, Antonio Hart, Jimmy Heath, Hiromi (Japan), Zakir Hussain (India), Chaka Khan, Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Lang Lang (China), Joe Lovano, Romero Lubambo (Brazil), Shankar Mahadevan (India), Ellis Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Hugh Masekela (South Africa), Christian McBride, Marcus Miller, Danilo Pérez (Panama), Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, Treme Brass Band and Stevie Wonder. Hosts included Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman and Quincy Jones.

Istanbul, Turkey has been named the 2013 Global Host City for International Jazz Day. The city will host a daylong series of jazz events including workshops and seminars, panels and roundtable discussions, film screenings, student master classes led by prominent musicians and educators, and a major evening performance that will be broadcast on public television stations worldwide. The Institute and UNESCO will continue their partnership to encourage schools, universities, libraries, arts organizations, community centers and other entities in UNESCO’s 195 member states to host jazz concerts and educational programs on International Jazz Day in order to reach people of all ages and backgrounds.

This year, celebrations in Istanbul will kick off with a special early morning performance for high school students conducted by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and others. The evening concert at Istanbul’s famed Hagia Irene will feature performances by stellar musicians from around the world, including pianists John Beasley, George Duke, Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock, Abdullah Ibrahim, Keiko Matsui and Eddie Palmieri; vocalists Al Jarreau, Milton Nascimento and Dianne Reeves; trumpeters Hugh Masekela, Imer Demirer and Christian Scott; bassists James Genus, Marcus Miller, and Ben Williams; drummers Terri Lyne Carrington and Vinnie Colaiuta; guitarists Bilal Karaman, John McLaughlin, Lee Ritenour and Joe Louis Walker; saxophonists Dale Barlow, Igor Butman, Jimmy Heath, Wayne Shorter and Liu Yuan; clarinetists Anat Cohen and Hüsnü Şenlendirici; violinist Jean-Luc Ponty; Pedro Martinez on percussion and other special guests to be announced in the weeks ahead.  John Beasley will be the event’s musical director. The events will be streamed live.

If you are holding an event for International Jazz Day, you can register it on the International Jazz Day website by clicking here.

You can watch a Live Webcast of the International Jazz Day Global Concert, from Istanbul, Turkey on YouTube. The Webcast begins at 9pm (Istanbul) / 7pm (London) / 2pm (New York) / 4am (Sydney – May 1st).

Below is the video of the concert from last year.

The Seattle Women in Jazz Festival, the first festival of its kind locally, will highlight some of Seattle’s best jazz bands, led and/or comprised of women. The festival will also work to engage youth in the art of jazz and to reach out to potential audience members who may not have previously attended a jazz concert.

The festival will run April 26th through April 28th and will showcase musicians including Cynthia Mullis, Kate Olson, Naomi Siegel, Jeannette d’Armand, Leah Natale, Stephanie Porter, Katy Bourne, Jacqueline Tabor, Joanne Klein, Sarah Elizabeth, Tuesday Velasco, Debby Boland Watt, Julie Olson, and Dina Blade. Venues include Egan’s Ballard Jam House, The Triple Door, the Rainier Valley Cultural Center, The Vera Project, and LUCID Lounge.

Jessica Davis interview with KPLU’s Robin Lloyd

Winner of the Red Holloway Memorial Scholarship, Eliana Colachis Glass.

The festival also recently announced the winner of the Red Holloway Memorial Scholarship to Eliana Colachis Glass, a 15-year-old Freshman at Roosevelt High School, who is taking lessons in voice, piano, and guitar! She will be taking a vocal summit and stage performance workshop at Berklee School of Music in Boston, this summer. Elaina will be recognized and will perform at 4 PM PST at The Vera Project (Located on the corner of Warren & Republican Ave. N., next to the Key Arena, at the Seattle Center) on Sunday April 28th.

For more information on the Seattle Women in Jazz Festival, visit their website here.

In celebration of International Jazz Day (sponsored by UNESCO), and the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month (a major initiative of the Smithsonian Institution), the Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Jazz Journalists Association presents Louis Armstrong at Freedomland: Never Before Heard Recordings of an American Icon, a Listening Session & Lecture on April 30th.

This event showcases the public premier of newly discovered recordings by the beloved trumpeter and entertainer, Armstrong, at a fabled although short-lived Bronx amusement park in 1961. Highlights from Armstrong’s live performances from the 85-acre park billed as the “World’s Largest Entertainment Center,” which boasted more than 63,000 guests for its opening day in 1960, will be played. These recordings, recently donated to the Museum by the son of Freedomland sound engineer Peter Denis, have never been circulated or issued, and are not listed in jazz discographies.

The program will be presented and interpreted by Ricky Riccardi and Dan Morgenstern.   Mr. Riccardi is the Museum’s Archivist and the author of What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years.  Dan Morgenstern, newly added to the program, recently retired Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University and a Lifetime Achievement in Jazz Journalism honoree of the JJA’s. He is a jazz historian and archivist, author, editor, and educator who has been active in the jazz field since 1958. A prolific annotator of record albums, Morgenstern has won seven Grammy Awards for Best Album Notes (1973, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1991, 1995, 2006, and 2009). He received ASCAP’s Deems Taylor Award for Jazz People in 1977 and in 2005 for Living with Jazz. In 2007, Dan Morgenstern was named the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, the nation’s highest honor in Jazz.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has issued a proclamation honoring International Jazz Day, which will be presented as part of the program.

Following the presentation, the Jazz Journalists Association will toast Armstrong at a special soul food reception to mark the finale of its JazzApril media campaign at in support of Jazz Appreciation Month, International Jazz Day and grassroots jazz activism in the U.S. and beyond.

Due to increased demand, the event  has been relocated to the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, originally to be held at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. The event is free and open to the public and begins at 2:00 pm.

Reservations for this free event can be made by calling the Louis Armstrong House Museum at 718.478.8274.

Further information about the Jazz Journalists Association is available from President@jazzjournalists.org. The Jazz Journalists Association media campaign for JazzApril can be found online at www.JazzApril.com. The Louis Armstrong House Museum can be found online at www.LouisArmstrongHouse.org.

After I published the 1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die list last week, I had a lot of people suggesting that I create a playlist of “The 1,000″ on Spotify. As you might assume, many of these albums are out of print and not available on Spotify. I managed, however,  to track down over 700 of the albums, and I created a playlist with selections from each one, for your listening pleasure.

You can find the list on Spotify by searching either “1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die” or “Kevin Kniestedt.” You can also find it by clicking here. When you find the playlist, don’t forget to click “follow”, so you don’t have to search for it again.

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This list, which took the better part of four years, was inspired by those who said that jazz was limited to a certain style or type of performer. The idea behind this list was not to create a “best” albums list, but rather a extensive list of albums that covered as much of jazz history as possible.

Even after posting 1,000 albums, this list is really only a sample of the history of this great art form.

Hopefully you will find some great music you have never heard before and add to your collection.

Enjoy!

1. Standard Time Volume 1 – Wynton Marsalis (Columbia, 1986)

2. Moanin’ – Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (Blue Note, 1958)

3. Live in Paris – Diana Krall (Verve, 2002)

4. Heavy Weather – Weather Report (Columbia/Legacy, 1977)

5. Prime Time – Count Basie and His Orchestra (Pablo, 1977)

6. Big Swing Face – Buddy Rich (Pacific Jazz, 1967)

7. The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones – Danish Radio Big Band (Marco Polo, 1997)

8. Kind of Blue – Miles Davis (Columbia/Legacy, 1959)

9. Live in Time – The Mingus Big Band (Dreyfus, 1996)

10. Ready for Freddie – Freddie Hubbard (Blue Note, 1961)

11. I’m with the Band – Tierney Sutton (Telarc, 2005)

12. Re-Imagination – Eldar (Sony, 2007)

13. Light as a Feather – Chick Corea and Return to Forever (Polydor, 1972)

14. In Pursuit of the 27th Man – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1970)

15. Ella and Louis – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (Verve, 1956)

16. To a Finland Station – Dizzy Gillespie and Arturo Sandoval (Fantasy/OJC, 1982)

17. My Favorite Things – John Coltrane (Atlantic, 1960)

18. The New Boogaloo – Marcus Printup (Nagel-Heyer, 2002)

19. Don’t Try This at Home – Michael Brecker (Impulse!, 1988)

20. Maiden Voyage – Herbie Hancock (Blue Note, 1965)

21. Consummation – Thad Jones-Mel Lewis (Blue Note, 1970)

22. Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack – Dr. John (Clean Cuts, 1981)

23. Earfood – Roy Hargrove (Universal Jazz, 2008)

24. Saxophone Colossus - Sonny Rollins (Prestige/OJC, 1956)

25. Time Out – The Dave Brubeck Quartet (Columbia/Legacy, 1959)

26. An Evening with Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea: In Concert – Herbie Hancock/Chick Corea (Columbia, 1992, 1978 recording)

27. Mingus – Joni Mitchell (Asylum, 1979)

28. Lady Sings the Blues – Billie Holiday (Verve, 1956)

29. Ellington at Newport – Duke Ellington (Columbia, 1956)

30. Sketches of Spain – Miles Davis (Columbia, 1959)

31. Freedom in the Groove – Joshua Redman (Warner Bros., 1996)

32. Water From an Ancient Well – Abdullah Ibrahim (Tiptoe, 1985)

33. Live at Carnegie Hall (1938) – Benny Goodman (Columbia, 1938)

34. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Live at “The Club” – Cannonball Adderley Quintet (EMI, 1966)

35. Big Train – Wynton Marsalis (Columbia, 1999)

36. Gettin’ To It – Christian McBride (Verve, 1994)

37. The Inflated Tear – Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Atlantic, 1967)

38. John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman – John Coltrane with Johnny Hartman (Impulse!, 1963)

39. Flow – Terrance Blanchard (Blue Note, 2005)

40. The Gene Harris Trio Plus One – Gene Harris (Concord Jazz, 1985)

41. My Song – Keith Jarrett Quartet (ECM, 1977)

42. Piano in the Foreground – Duke Ellington (Columbia, 1961)

43. The New Standard – Herbie Hancock (Verve, 1995)

44. Beyond the Missouri Sky – Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny (Verve, 1996)

45. After Hours – Sarah Vaughan (Blue Note, 1961)

46. Royal Garden Blues – Branford Marsalis (Columbia, 1986)

47. New Orleans Nights – Louis Armstrong (Decca, 1957)

48. The Pied Piper (compilation) – Bunny Berigan (Bluebird/RCA 1935-40 recording dates)

49. One More Trip to Birdland – Maynard Ferguson (Concord Jazz, 1996)

50. The Italian Sessions – Chet Baker (Bluebird/RCA, 1962)

51. Fiddler on the Roof – Cannonball Adderley (Capitol, 1964)

52. Mack the Knife: Ella in Berlin – Ella Fitzgerald (Verve, 1960)

53. The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album – Tony Bennett/Bill Evans (Fantasy, 1975)

54. Jazz Samba – Stan Getz/Charlie Byrd (Verve, 1962)

55. Oscar Peterson Trio Plus One – Oscar Peterson/Clark Terry (PSM, 1964)

56. Lucky To Be Me – Taylor Eigsti (Concord, 2006)

57. Cornbread – Lee Morgan (Blue Note, 1965)

58. Swiss Movement – Les McCann/Eddie Harris (Atlantic, 1969)

59. Hamp and Getz – Lionel Hampton/Stan Getz (Verve, 1955)

60. The Birthday Concert – Jaco Pastorius (Warner Bros., 1981)

61. Adam’s Apple – Wayne Shorter (Blue Note, 1966)

62. Giant Steps – John Coltrane (Atlantic, 1959)

63. Blues and Roots – Charles Mingus (Rhino, 1959)

64. Trumpet Evolution – Arturo Sandoval (Crescent Moon, 2003)

65. Basie Big Band – Count Basie (Pablo, 1975)

66. Brecker Bros. – Brecker Bros. (Arista, 1975)

67. Billie Holiday Sings – Billie Holiday (Columbia, 1950)

68. Fine and Mellow: Live at Birdland West – Carmen McRae (Concord Jazz, 1987)

69. Nuf Said – Kai Winding and J.J. Johnson (Bethlehem, 1955)

70. Go! – Dexter Gordon (Blue Note, 1962)

71. Steve Turre – Steve Turre (Verve, 1996)

72. Once More…With Feeling! – Doc Severinsen and The Tonight Show Band (Amherst, 1991)

73. Spectrum – Bob Mintzer (DMP, 1988)

74. In Private (compilation) – Art Tatum (Jazz Chronicles, 2007, recording dates 1949-50)

75. Straight Life – Freddie Hubbard (Columbia, 1970)

76. At The Hickory House – Marian McPartland (Capitol, 1954)

77. Good Night and Good Luck (soundtrack) – Dianne Reeves (Concord, 2005)

78. At Newport – Dizzy Gillespie (Verve, 1957)

79. The Essential Glenn Miller (compilation) – Glenn Miller (Bluebird/RCA, 1939-1944 recording dates)

80. …And Then, There’s This! – Jessica Williams (Timeless, 1990)

81. The Shape of Jazz to Come – Ornette Coleman (Atlantic, 1959)

82. Straight, No Chaser – Thelonious Monk (Columbia/Legacy, 1966)

83. Karma – Pharoah Sanders (Impulse!, 1969)

84. Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus - Vince Guaraldi (Fantasy/OJC, 1962)

85. Love Stories – Russell Gunn (Highnote, 2008)

86. Happy People – Kenny Garrett (Warner Bros., 2002)

87. School Days – Stanley Clarke (Epic, 1976)

88. Full Force – Art Ensemble of Chicago (ECM, 1980)

89. Metamorphosen - Branford Marsalis Quartet (Marsalis Music, 2009)

90. Mother _____!, Mother_____! – Clark Terry with Zoot Sims (Pablo, 1979)

91. Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy – Louis Armstrong (Columbia/Legacy, 1956)

92. Payton’s Place – Nicholas Payton (Verve, 1997)

93. Friends Old and New – John Hicks (Novus, 1992)

94. Far Wes – Wes Montgomery (Pacific Jazz, 1958)

95. Eternal Journey – Sean Jones (Mack Avenue, 2004)

96. Special Edition – Jack DeJohnette (ECM, 1979)

97. We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite – Max Roach (Candid, 1960)

98. Out There – Eric Dolphy (New Jazz/OJC, 1960)

99. Pure Imagination – Eric Reed (Impulse!, 1997)

100. Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra – Diane Schuur (GRP, 1987)

101. Blackstone Legacy – Woody Shaw (Contemporary, 1970)

102. Pithecanthropus Erectus – Charles Mingus (Atlantic, 1956)

103. Expansions - McCoy Tyner (Blue Note, 1969)

104. Pilgrimage – Michael Brecker (Heads Up, 2007)

105. San Francisco - Bobby Hutcherson & Harold Land (Blue Note, 1970)

106. Free – Benny Golson (Argo, 1962)

107. Catching Tales – Jamie Cullum (Verve, 2005)

108. Me and the Blues – Joe Williams (RCA, 1964)

109. Ben and Sweets – Ben Webster with Harry Edison (Columbia, 1962)

110. Out of the Afternoon – Roy Haynes (Impulse!, 1962)

111. Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown – Sarah Vaughan and Clifford Brown (Verve, 1964)

112. Trio 99>00 – Pat Metheny (Warner Bros., 1999)

113. A Love Supreme - John Coltrane (Impulse!, 1964)

114. My Spanish Heart – Chick Corea (Polydor, 1976)

115. Three Suites – Duke Ellington (Columbia, 1960)

116. Stripling Now! – Byron Stripling (Nagel-Heyer, 1999)

117. Peacemeal – Lee Konitz (Milestone, 1969)

118. Listen Here! – Gene Harris (Concord Jazz, 1989)

119. Mercy, Mercy – Buddy Rich (World Pacific, 1968)

120. Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane – Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane (Riverside/OJC, 1957)

121. Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival – Freddie Hubbard (Pablo, 1980)

122. Routes to Django: Live – Bireli Lagrene (Antilles, 1980)

123. Places – Brad Mehldau (Warner Bros., 2000)

124. Songs From the Analog Playground – Charlie Hunter Quartet (Blue Note, 2001)

125. Nina Simone at Town Hall – Nina Simone (Colpix, 1959)

126. Sci-Fi – Christian McBride (Verve, 2000)

127. Empyrean Isles – Herbie Hancock (Blue Note, 1964)

128. The Return of the 5000 Lb. Man – Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Warner Bros., 1975)

129. Worrisome Heart – Melody Gardot (Melody Gardot, 2006)

130. Diz ‘N Bird at Carnegie Hall – Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie (Blue Note, 1947 recording date)

131. Night Train – Oscar Peterson (Verve, 1962)

132. Live in Swing City: Swingin with the Duke – Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra (Sony, 1999)

133. On the Korner – Zoot Sims (Pablo, 1983)

134. The Magnificent Thad Jones – Thad Jones (Blue Note, 1956)

135. GRP All-Star Big Band – GRP All-Star Big Band (GRP, 1992)

136. Pure Imagination - Richie Cole (Concord Jazz, 1986)

137. Roy Eldridge in Paris – Roy Eldridge (Vogue, 1950)

138. The Peacocks – Stan Getz & Jimmy Rowles (Koch Jazz, 1975)

139. The Beginning and the End – Clifford Brown (Columbia/Legacy, 1952)

140. Bouncing with Bud [Delmark] – Bud Powell (Delmark, 1962)

141. Infinity – McCoy Tyner (Impulse!, 1995)

142. Jaco Pastorious – Jaco Pastorious (Epic/Legacy, 1976)

143. New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm – Stan Kenton (Capitol, 1952)

144. Coast to Coast – Red Holloway (Milestone, 2003)

145. Speak No Evil – Wayne Shorter (Blue Note, 1964)

146. Dear Louis – Nicholas Payton (Verve, 2001)

147. Papa Gato – Poncho Sanchez (Concord Picante, 1986)

148. J.A.T.P. in Tokyo – Jazz at the Philharmonic (Pablo, 1953)

149. Further Definitions – Benny Carter and His Orchestra (GRP/Impulse!, 1961)

150. Blowin’ Country – Bud Shank (World Pacific, 1956)

151. Into Something – Yusef Lateef (Prestige/OJC, 1961)

152. In Europe – Elvin Jones (Enja, 1991)

153. Great Friends – Sonny Fortune (Black & Blue, 1986 recording)

154. The Blues and the Abstract Truth – Oliver Nelson (Impulse!, 1961)

155. Musique Du Bois – Phil Woods (32 Jazz, 1974)

156. Back East – Joshua Redman (Nonesuch, 2007)

157. The Lady Who Swings the Band – The Dutch Jazz Orchestra (Challenge, 2006)

158. With the Tenors of Our Time – Roy Hargrove (Verve, 1994)

159. Mode for Joe – Joe Henderson (Blue Note, 1966)

160. Don Ellis at Filmore - Don Ellis (Columbia, 1970)

161. Tuesday Wonderland – Esbjorn Svensson Trio (Act, 2006)

162. Bitches Brew – Miles Davis (Columbia/Legacy, 1969)

163. Native Dancer – Wayne Shorter (Columbia/Legacy, 1974)

164. A Tale of God’s Will (A Requiem for Katrina) – Terence Blanchard (Angel, 2007)

165. Paris Blues, 1962 – Horace Silver (Pablo, 1962)

166. The Freedom Rider – Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (Blue Note, 1961)

167. As Time Goes By – Lionel Hampton (Sonet, 1978)

168. Nostalgia – Fats Navarro (Savoy, 1947)

169. Our Man in Paris - Dexter Gordon (Blue Note, 1963)

170. Bottoms Up – Illinois Jacquet (Prestige/OJC, 1968)

171. From the Plantation to the Penitentiary – Wynton Marsalis (Blue Note, 2007)

172. Blue Train - John Coltrane (Blue Note, 1957)

173. Drum Songs – Philly Joe Jones (Galaxy, 1978)

174. Eastern Rebellion, Vol. 1 – Cedar Walton (Timeless, 1975)

175. B.G. in Hi-Fi – Benny Goodman (Blue Note, 1954)

176. Little Girl Blue – Nina Simone (Bethlehem, 1957)

177. Puente in Love – Tito Puente (Tico, 1959)

178. Chasing Shadows – Pearl Django (Modern Hot, 2005)

179. Lullabies of Birdland – Ella Fitzgerald (Decca, 1954)

180. Crystal Silence – Gary Burton and Chick Corea (ECM, 1972)

181. Portrait in Jazz - Bill Evans (Riverside/OJC, 1959)

182. Misterioso – Paul Motian (Soul Note, 1986)

183. Have a Little Faith – Bill Frisell (Elektra/Nonesuch, 1992)

184. Bug Music – Don Byron (Nonesuch, 1996)

185. The Seattle Concert – Duke Ellington (RCA, 1952)

186. Funk Dumplin’s – Clark Terry (Matrix, 1978)

187. Public Eye – Roy Hargrove (Novus, 1990)

188. Jam Miami: A Celebration of Latin Jazz – Various Artists (Concord Jazz, 2000)

189. Clifford Brown & Max Roach – Clifford Brown/Max Roach Quintet (Emarcy, 1954)

190. The Great American Songbook – Carmen McRae (Atlantic, 1972)

191. The Search Within – Sean Jones (Mack Avenue, 2009)

192. I Got Rhythm – Teddy Wilson (Verve, 1956)

193. Spontaneous Explorations – Earl Hines (Contact, 1964)

194. Head Hunters – Herbie Hancock (Columbia/Legacy 1973)

195. The Essential Bessie Smith – Bessie Smith (Columbia/Legacy, 1997 release date, 1923-1933 recording dates)

196. Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster – Coleman Hawkins with Ben Webster (Verve, 1957)

197. In Concert – Martin Taylor (Milestone, 2000 release date, 1988 recording date)

198. Easy To Love - Roberta Gambarini (Now Forward Inc., 2006)

199. Kaleidoscope – Sonny Stitt (Prestige/OJC 1950)

200. Junior’s Blues – Junior Mance (Riverside, 1962)

201. Bass Hit! – Ray Brown (Verve, 1956)

202. This is How I Feel About Jazz – Quincy Jones (Paramount, 1956)

203. Rights of Swing – Phil Woods (Candid, 1960)

204. The Opener – Curtis Fuller (Blue Note, 1957)

205. Thinking of Home – Hank Mobley (Blue Note, 1970)

206. Rosewood – Woody Shaw (Columbia/Legacy, 1977)

207. Page One – Joe Henderson (Blue Note, 1963)

208. Whistle Stop – Kenny Dorham (Blue Note, 1961)

209. One in Two, Two in One – Max Roach with Anthony Braxton (hatHUT, 1979)

210. Virtue – Eldar (Masterworks Jazz, 2009)

211. Gumbo Nouveau – Nicholas Payton (Verve, 1995)

212. Song for My Father – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1964)

213. Some Skunk Funk (live) – Randy Brecker/Michael Brecker (BHM, 2005)

214. That’s What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles – John Scofield (Verve, 2005)

215. Dinah Jams – Dinah Washington (Polygram, 1954)

216. The One and Only – Maynard Ferguson (Maynard Ferguson Trust, 2007)

217. Enchance – Billy Hart (A&M, 1977)

218. Ray Sings, Basie Swings – Ray Charles/Count Basie Orchestra (Concord, 2006)

219. Monk’s Dream – Thelonious Monk (Columbia, 1962)

220. Alto Madness – Richie Cole (Muse, 1977)

221. Swing 47 – Django Reinhardt (Indigo, Recorded 1947, 1999 compilation release date)

222. Journey to the One – Pharoah Sanders (Evidence, 1980)

223. House of the Rising Sun – Idres Muhammad (Kudu, 1976)

224. Never Make Your Move Too Soon – Ernestine Anderson (Concord Jazz, 1980)

225. The Oscar Peterson Trio at Zardi’s – Oscar Peterson (Pablo, 1955)

226. The Incredible Kai Winding Trombones – Kai Winding (Universal, 1960)

227. Conversations with Myself – Bill Evans (Verve, 1963)

228. Porgy and Bess – Miles Davis/Gil Evans (Columbia/Legacy, 1958)

229. Somethin’ Else – Cannonball Adderley (Blue Note, 1958)

230. The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Vol. 1 – J.J. Johnson (Blue Note, 1953)

231. Jazz Giant – Benny Carter (Contemporary/OJC, 1958)

232. Free Jazz (A Collective Improvisation) – Ornette Coleman (Rhino, 1960)

233. Out to Lunch! – Eric Dolphy (Blue Note, 1964)

234. Quartet West – Charlie Haden Quartet West (Polygram, 1986)

235. The Struggle Continues - Dewey Redman (ECM, 1982)

236. Bird: The Complete Charlie Parker on Verve (10-CD box set) – Charlie Parker (Verve, 1946-1954 recording dates, box set released 1990)

237. Everybody Knows – Johnny Hodges (GRP/Impulse!, 1964)

238. 1939-1941 – Pete Johnson (Classics, 1939-41 recording dates, 1996 compilation release date)

239. Billy’s Best! – Billy Eckstine (Mercury, 1958)

240. Hot House - Arturo Sandoval (N2K, 1998)

241. After Midnight (with Bonus Tracks) – Nat King Cole & His Trio (Capitol, 1956 recording dates, 2001 release date)

242. Sweets at the Haig – Harry “Sweets” Edison (Import, 1953)

243. This One’s For Basie – Buddy Rich and His Orchestra (Verve, 1956)

244. Frank Rosolino Quintet – Frank Rosolino (VSOP, 1957)

245. A Boy Named Charlie Brown – Vince Guaraldi (Fantasy, 1964)

246. With the Oscar Peterson Trio – Lester Young and The Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve, 1952)

247. Some Like it Hot – Barney Kessel (Contemporary/OJC, 1959)

248. Live in Tokyo – Brad Mehldau (Nonesuch, 2004)

249. Facing You – Keith Jarrett (ECM, 1971)

250. Ballads – John Coltrane (Impulse, 1962)

251. The Swingin’ Miss “D” – Dinah Washington (Emarcy, 1956)

252. Swell & Super - Charlie Barnett and His Orchestra (Drive Archive, 1949)

253. Top Percussion – Tito Puente (BMG, 1957)

254. All the Sad Young Men – Anita O’Day (Polygram, 1961)

255. Perceptions – Dizzy Gillespie (Verve, 1961)

256. Big Bags – Milt Jackson (Riverside/OJC, 1962)

257. Big Band Bossa Nova – Stan Getz (Verve, 1962)

258. Jazz – Tony Bennett (Columbia, 1954-67 recording dates, 1987 release date)

259. The Hi-De-Ho Man – Cab Calloway (Sony, 1935-47 recording dates)

260. Crazy People Music – Branford Marsalis (Columbia, 1990)

261. Jacknife - Jackie McLean (Blue Note, 1966)

262. Tetragon – Joe Henderson (Milestone/OJC, 1968)

263. The Song is You – Stan Getz (Laserlight, 1969)

264. Super Nova – Wayne Shorter (Blue Note, 1969)

265. Joe Farrell Quartet – Joe Farrell Quartet (CTI, 1970)

266. Live at the Lighthouse - Lee Morgan (Blue Note, 1970)

267. First Light – Freddie Hubbard (CTI, 1971)

268. Next Album – Sonny Rollins (Milestone/OJC, 1972)

269. On The Corner – Miles Davis (Columbia/Legacy, 1972)

270. Power to the People – Joe Henderson (Universe, 1969)

271. The Out-of-Towners – Keith Jarrett Trio (ECM, 2004)

272. Nearness of You: The Ballad Book – Michael Brecker (Verve, 2001)

273. Number Two Express – Christian McBride (Polygram, 1995)

274. Reaching Up – Ernie Watts (Samson Music, 1993)

275. Song X – Pat Metheny & Ornette Coleman (Geffen, 1985)

276. Word of Mouth – Jaco Pastorius (Warner Bros. 1981)

277. 13th House – McCoy Tyner (Original Jazz Classics, 1981)

278. Lenox Avenue Breakdown – Arthur Blythe (Koch Jazz, 1978)

279. Trance – Steve Kuhn (ECM, 1974)

280. Round Trip – Sadao Watanabe (Vanguard, 1974)

281. After Hours with Miss D – Dinah Washington (1954)

282. Ellington Uptown – Duke Ellington (Sony, 1953)

283. Jam Session – Clifford Brown (Emarcy, 1954)

284. Blue Rose – Rosemary Clooney (Columbia, 1956)

285. Brilliant Corners – Thelonious Monk (Riverside/OJC, 1957)

286. Cherokee – Charlie Barnet (Bluebird, 1958)

287. Mingus Revisited – Charles Mingus (Emarcy, 1960)

288. Q Live in Paris Circa 1960 -Quincy Jones (Warner Bros., 1960)

289. Really Big! – Jimmy Heath (Riverside/OJC, 1960)

290. Genius + Soul = Jazz – Ray Charles (DCC, 1960)

291. The Centaur and the Phoenix – Yusef Lateef (Riverside/OJC, 1961)

292. Smooth as the Wind – Blue Mitchell (Original Jazz Classics, 1961)

293. Down Home – Sam Jones (Original Jazz Classics, 1962)

294. Letter from Home – Eddie Jefferson (Riverside/OJC, 1962)

295. Hobo Flats – Jimmy Smith (Verve, 1963)

296. Live at Newport – McCoy Tyner (Impulse!, 1963)

297. You Better Know it!!! – Lionel Hampton (Japanese Import, 1964)

298. Joyride – Stanley Turrentine (Blue Note, 1965)

299. The Further Adventures of Jimmy and Wes – Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery (Verve, 1966)

300. Every Day I have the Blues - Jimmy Rushing (Impulse!, 1967)

301. Red Clay – Freddie Hubbard (CBS, 1970)

302. The Jody Grind – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1966)

303. Where Were You? – Joey DeFrancesco (Columbia, 1990)

304. Contrasts – Bucky & John Pizzarelli (Arbors, 1999)

305. Sunday at the Village Vanguard – Bill Evans (Riverside/OJC, 1961)

306. Red Alone – Red Garland (Original Jazz Classics, 1960)

307. Hot Fives, Vol. 1 (compilation) – Louis Armstrong (1925-26 recording dates, 1988 release date)

308. Off the Record: The Complete 1923 Jazz Band Recordings (compilation) – King Oliver (1923 recording tates, 2007 release date)

309. I Remember – Dianne Reeves (Blue Note, 1992)

310. Mood Changes – Grace Kelly (Pazz, 2008)

311. Back at the Chicken Shack – Jimmy Smith (Blue Note, 1960)

312. I Can’t Help It – Betty Carter (GRP, 1961)

313. Benny Golson’s New York Scene – Benny Golson (1957)

314. Anita Sings the Most – Anita O’ Day (Verve, 1957)

315. Krupa and Rich – Gene Krupa (Verve, 1955)

316. Just You Just Me, Live in 1959 – Roy Eldridge and Coleman Hawkins (Stash, 1959)

317. Yes, The Blues – Clark Terry (Pablo, OJC, 1981)

318. Seven Steps to Heaven – Ray Brown (Telarc, 1995)

319. April in Paris – Count Basie (Verve, 1956)

320. Reunion – Paquito D’ Rivera with Arturo Sandoval (Messidor, 1990)

321. Atlantis – Sun Ra (Evidence, 1969)

322. Western Suite – Jimmy Giuffre (WEA, 1958)

323. Explorations – Bill Evans (Riverside/OJC, 1961)

324. Modern Times – Steps Ahead (Elektra, 1984)

325. Fanfare For the Warriors -The Art Ensemble of Chicago (Koch Jazz, 1973)

326. Black, Brown, and Beige – Mahalia Jackson/Duke Ellington Orchestra (Columbia/Legacy, 1958)

327. Carnegie Hall Concert – Toshiko Akiyoshi with Lew Tabackin (Columbia, 1991)

328. Shaking Free – Nnenna Freelon (Concord Jazz, 1996)

329. Concert By the Sea – Erroll Garner (Columbia, 1955)

330. Epitaph – Charles Mingus (Columbia, 1990)

331. Journey in Satchidananda – Alice Coltrane (Impulse!, 1971)

332. Naked City – John Zorn (Elektra/Nonesuch, 1989)

333. Straight Ahead – Abbey Lincoln (Candid, 1961)

334. Ellis in Wonderland – Herb Ellis (Verve, 1956)

335. Sir Elf – Sir Roland Hanna (Choice, 1974)

336. Black Codes (From the Underground) – Wynton Marsalis (Columbia, 1985)

337. Brother Red – Red Holloway (Prestige Recordings, 1964)

338. Wish – Joshua Redman (Warner Bros., 1993)

339. Don’t Go to Strangers – Etta Jones (Original Jazz Classics, 1960)

340. Afro – Dizzy Gillespie (Norgran, 1955)

341. A Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi (Fantasy, 1965)

342. Crescent City Christmas Card – Wynton Marsalis (Sony Music Distribution, 1990)

343. Django Bells – The Gypsy Hombres (Memphis International, 2002)

344. Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas – Ella Fitzgerald (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, 1960)

345. Jingle Bell Jazz (Compilation) – Various Artists (Columbia, 1990)

346. Smashed For The Holidays – Jacqui Naylor (Ruby Records, 2007)

347. Sound of Christmas – Ramsey Lewis (Chess, 1961)

348. Christmas Jazz Jam – Wynton Marsalis (Somerset Entertainment, 2009)

349. Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas – Kenny Burrell (Verve, 1966)

350. 20th Century Masters – The Christmas Collection: The Best of Louis Armstrong – Louis Armstrong (Hip-O Records, 2003)

351. Christmas Time is Here – Dianne Reeves (Blue Note Records, 2004)

352. Christmas ‘64 – Jimmy Smith (Verve, 1964)

353. A Merry Christmas! – Stan Kenton (Capitol Jazz, 1963)

354. The Spirit of Christmas – Ray Charles (Rhino, 1985)

355. Christmas Songs with the Ray Brown Trio – Ray Brown (Telarc Distribution, 1999)

356. Jazz For Joy (Compilation) – Various Artists (Polygram, 1996)

357. A Swingin’ Christmas – Tony Bennett with the Count Basie Big Band (RPM, 2008)

358. Christmas with Jimmy McGriff – Jimmy McGriff (Collectible Records, 1964)

359. Christmas Songs – Diana Krall (Verve, 2005)

360. Merry Christmas From Doc Severinsen and The Tonight Show Orchestra – Doc Severinsen (Amherst Records, 1991)

361. This Bud’s For You – Bud Shank (32 Jazz, 1984)

362. What If? – Kenny Barron (Enja, 1986)

363. No Room for Argument - Wallace Roney (Concord Jazz, 2000)

364. The Adventures of Astral Pirates – Lenny White (Elektra, 1978)

365. Blues for Myself – Cedar Walton (RED Distribution, 1986)

366. On the Trail – Jimmy Heath (Riverside/OJC, 1964)

367. Midnight Blue – Kenny Burrell (Blue Note, 1963)

368. Let it Go – Stanley Turrentine (Impulse!, 1966)

369. I’ve Got a Woman – Jimmy McGriff (Collectables Records, 1962)

370. Agharta – Miles Davis (Columbia, 1975)

371. Jumpin’ In – Dave Holland (ECM Records, 1983)

372. Keep Swingin’ - Julian Priester (Riverside/OJC, 1960)

373. J.J. Inc. – J.J. Johnson (Columbia/Legacy, 1960)

374. Blowing In From Chicago – Clifford Jordan and John Gilmore (Blue Note, 1957)

375. Live at Montreux and Northsea – Art Blakey (Absord, 1980)

376. The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born – Branford Marsalis (Columbia, 1991)

377. Coltrane Plays the Blues – John Coltrane (Rhino, 1960)

378. Brussels Fair ‘58 – Sidney Bechet (Lone Hill Jazz, 1958)

379. The Color Five – Jacqui Naylor (Ruby Star Records, 2006)

380. Soul on Soul – Dave Douglas (RCA Victor, 2000)

381. Abyss – Jacques Schwarz-Bart (ObliqSound, 2008)

382. Mode for Mabes – Eric Alexander (Delmark, 1998)

383. Blues-ette – Curtis Fuller (Savoy, 1959)

384. Meet the Jazztet – Art Farmer with Benny Golson (MCA/Chess, 1960)

385. Sama Layuca – McCoy Tyner (Fantasy/OJC, 1974)

386. Cuban Carnival – Tito Puente (RCA Records, 1956)

387. Full House – Wes Montgomery (Riverside/OJC, 1962)

388. Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House – (1957 recording date, 1960 release date)

389. Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook – Oscar Peterson (Polygram, 1959)

390. Porgy and Bess – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (Verve, 1958)

391. Mercernary – Dr. John (Blue Note, 2006)

392. You Are There – Roberta Gambarini and Hank Jones (Emarcy, 2007)

393. Think! – Lonnie Smith (Blue Note, 1968)

394. Gil Evans & Ten – Gil Evans (Prestige/OJC, 1957)

395. Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival 1985 - Ahmad Jamal (Atlantic, 1985)

396. Welcome to Love – Pharoah Sanders (Evidence, 1991)

397. Ride, Red, Ride in Hi-Fi – Henry “Red” Allen (RCA Records, 1957)

398. 1937-1938 – Bunny Berigan (Melodie Jazz Classics, 1937-1938 recording dates)

399. Wandering Moon – Terrance Blanchard (Columbia, 2000)

400. Let My Children Hear Music – Charles Mingus (Columbia, 1972)

401. Lonely Woman – Modern Jazz Quartet (Atlantic, 1962)

402. Somethin’s Cookin’ – Junior Cook (Muse, 1981)

403. Here and Now – Geoff Keezer (Blue Note, 1991)

404. Present Tense – Bobby Watson (Columbia, 1992)

405. Cross-Currents – Bill Evans (Fantasy/OJC, 1977)

406. Red Garland at the Prelude – Red Garland (Universal Distribution, 1959)

407. The Koln Concert – Keith Jarrett (ECM Records, 1975)

408. Music in Motion – Jason Marsalis (Basin Street Records, 2000)

409. Crazy! Baby – Jimmy Smith (Blue Note, 1960)

410. Ella and Louis Again – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (Verve, 1957)

411. Long Road Home – Lynne Arriale (TCB Records, 1997)

412. African Sketchbook – Abdullah Ibrahim (then Dollar Brand) (Enja, 1969)

413. Dinah Washington Sings Bessie Smith – Dinah Washington (Emarcy, 1958)

414. Bumpin’ - Wes Montgomery (Verve, 1965)

415. What is There to Say? – Gerry Mulligan (Sony Music Distribution, 1959)

416. Jazz Giants ‘58 – Stan Getz (Verve, 1958)

417. Deep Passion – Oscar Pettiford (MCA Records, 1957)

418. Red Door: Remember Zoot Sims – Scott Hamilton and Bucky Pizzarelli (Concord Jazz, 1998)

419. Triple Treat, Vol. 1 – Monty Alexander (Concord Jazz, 1983)

420. Lady in Satin – Billie Holliday (Columbia, 1958)

421. The Cats – Tommy Flanagan with John Coltrane and Kenny Burrell (New Jazz/OJC, 1957)

422. The Quintessential Billie Holiday, Vol. 2 (1936, compilation) – Billie Holiday (Columbia, 1987)

423. Money Jungle – Duke Ellington (Blue Note, 1962)

424. Stan Getz with Cal Tjader – Stan Getz (Fantasy/OJC, 1958)

425. It’s All in the Game – Eric Alexander (Highnote, 2006)

426. Iron Man – Eric Dolphy (Westwind, 1963)

427. Fat Albert Rotunda – Herbie Hancock (WEA, 1968)

428. Barefoot Boy – Larry Coryell (One Way, 1971)

429. Eye of the Beholder – Chick Corea (GRP Records, 1988)

430. Of Kindred Souls – Roy Hargrove (Novus, 1993)

431. The Paris Concert, Edition One – Bill Evans (Blue Note, 1979)

432. Red Earth – Dee Dee Bridgewater (Emarcy/URGD, 2007)

433. Lester Leaps In - Count Basie (Epic, 1936-40 recording dates, 1955 release date)

434. Stormy Monday – Lou Rawls (Blue Note, 1962)

435. Soul Sauce: Memories of Cal Tjader – Poncho Sanchez (Concord, 1995)

436. On Fire – Michel Camilo (Epic, 1989)

437. Serenade to a Soul Sister – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1968)

438. Screamin’ the Blues – Oliver Nelson (Original Jazz Classics, 1960)

439. Wynton Marsalis – Wynton Marsalis (Columbia, 1981)

440. Kind of Brown – Christian McBride (Mack Avenue, 2009)

441. Search For the New Land – Lee Morgan (Toshiba EMI, 1964)

442. Chile Con Soul – Poncho Sanchez (Concord Picante, 1989)

443. Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington – Aretha Franklin (Edsel, 1964)

444. Cannonball & Coltrane – Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane (Emarcy, 1959)

445. The Hawk Flies High – Coleman Hawkins (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, 1957)

446. Gunn Fu – Russell Gunn (High Note, 1997)

447. Reach – Jacky Terrasson (Parlophone Records, 1996)

448. Cyrus Chestnut – Cyrus Chestnut (Atlantic, 1998)

449. The Best of Slim Gaillard: Laughin’ in Rhythm – Slim Gaillard (Verve, 1994)

450. Sweet Home Cookin’ – Karrin Allyson (Concord, 1994)

451. The Thelonious Monk Orchrstra at Town Hall – Thelonious Monk (Original Jazz Classics, 1959)

452. So What? – Monty Alexander (Black & Blue, 1979)

453. To Bird With Love – Eddie Daniels (GRP Records, 1987)

454. Midnight Special – Jimmy Smith (Blue Note, 1960)

455. Jazz at Massey Hall – The Quintet (Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, Max Roach) (Original Jazz Classics, 1953)

456. After the Morning – John Hicks (Unidisc, 1979)

457. Twentysomething – Jamie Cullum (Verve, 2004)

458. The Happy Blues – Gene Ammons (Prestige/OJC, 1956)

459. One More Once – Michel Camilo (Columbia, 1995)

460. 100 Years of Django – Frank Vignola (Azica Records, 2009)

461. Pete Fountain’s New Orleans – Pete Fountain (MCA Records, 1957)

462. Piano in E – Solo Piano – Ellis Marsalis (Rounder, 1986)

463. New Orleans, Vol. 1 – Preservation Hall Jazz Band (Columbia, 1977)

464. Strange Fruit – Irvin Mayfield and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (Basin Street Records, 2005)

465. The Library of Congress Recordings (compilation) – Jelly Roll Morton (Rounder, 1938 recording dates, 2007 compilation release date)

466. Al Hirt’s Jazz Band Ball – Al Hirt (1956)

467. Mysterious Shorter – Nicholas Payton (Chesky, 2006)

468. Louis Armstrong and King Oliver (compilation) – Louis Armstrong and King Oliver (Milestone Records, 1923-24 recording dates, 1977 release date)

469. Oh, My Nola – Harry Connick, Jr. (Columbia, 2007)

470. Bounce – Terence Blanchard (Blue Note, 2003)

471. Live at Newport - Mahalia Jackson (Columbia, 1958)

472. Trio Jeepy – Branford Marsalis (Columbia, 1988)

473. The Fabulous Sidney Bechet – Sidney Bechet (Blue Note, 1958)

474. In Binghamton, N.Y., Vol. 2 – De De and Billie Pierce (American Recordings, 1962)

475. The Legendary Kid – Kid Ory (Good Time Jazz, 1956)

476. Duke Elegant – Dr. John (Blue Note, 2000)

477. Funeral For a Friend - Dirty Dozen Brass Band (Ropeadope Records, 2004)

478. Live at Blues Alley – Wynton Marsalis (Columbia, 1987)

479. The Bright Mississippi – Allen Toussaint (Nonesuch Records, 2009)

480. Jump, Jive, and Wail: The Essential Louis Prima (compilation) – Louis Prima (Capitol/EMI Records, 2007)

481. The Jazz Giants ‘56 – Lester Young (Verve, 1956)

482. At the Concertgebouw – Oscar Peterson (Polygram, 1957)

483. Idle Moments – Grant Green (Blue Note, 1963)

484. Free Wheelin’: The Music of Lee Morgan – Claudio Roditi (Reservoir (City Hall), 1994)

485. Brooklyn Brothers – Cecil Payne & Duke Jordan (Xanadu Records, 1973)

486. Celebration – Hadley Caliman (P-Vine Records, 1977)

487. Power of Three – Michel Petrucciani (Blue Note, 1986)

488. The In Sound – Eddie Harris (Atlantic, 1965)

489. With Billie in Mind – Teddy Wilson (Chiaroscuro, 1972)

490. Who’s Smoking?! – Paquito D’ Rivera (Candid, 1992)

491. Live From Concord to London – Ernestine Anderson (Concord, 1977)

492. Wahoo! – Duke Pearson (Blue Note, 1964)

493. Joe Henderson in Japan – Joe Henderson (Riverside/OJC, 1971)

494. Curtain Call – Jaco Pastorius (Another Hit Record, 1986)

495. Peter Erskine – Peter Erskine (Contemporary/OJC, 1982)

496. Dialects – Joe Zawinul (Sony Music Distribution, 1986)

497. Friends Seen and Unseen – Charlie Hunter (Ropeadope Records, 2004)

498. Straight Ahead – Arturo Sandoval (Jazz House Music, 1988)

499. Brass Attitude - Maynard Ferguson (Concord Jazz, 1998)

500. Pike’s Groove – Dave Pike (Criss Cross, 1986)

501. Jazz Alive: A Night at the Blue Note – Zoot Sims/Al Cohn/Phil Woods (Blue Note, 1959)

502. The Story of Maryam – Paul Motian (Soul Note (Italy), 1984)

503. Ezz-Thetics – George Russell (JVC Victor, 1961)

504. The Illinois Concert - Eric Dolphy (Blue Note, 1963)

505. Percussion Bitter Sweet – Max Roach (Impulse!, 1961)

506. Picture of Heath – Jimmy Heath (Xanadu Records, 1975)

507. Mr. Billy Higgins – Billy Higgins (Evidence, 1984)

508. Anthropology – Don Byas (Jazz Colours, 1963)

509. Those Who Were – Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (Polygram, 1997)

510. A Blowin’ Session - Johnny Griffin (Blue Note, 1957)

511. Someday My Prince Will Come – Wynton Kelly (Vee-Jay, 1961)

512. Night Dreamer – Wayne Shorter (Blue Note, 1964)

513. Enlightenment – McCoy Tyner (Milestone Records, 1973)

514. Count Basie Swings – Joe Williams Sings – Count Basie with Joe Williams (Polygram, 1956)

515. Twogether – Bucky and John Pizzarelli (Victrola, 2001)

516. Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio – Bill Henderson/Oscar Peterson (Verve, 1963)

517. Don’t Get Sassy – Ray Brown (Telarc Distribution, 1994)

518. The Fabulous Thad Jones – Thad Jones (Debut/OJC, 1958)

519. Going Wess – Frank Wess (Town Crier Recordings, 1993)

520. Testifyin’! Live at the Village Vanguard – Benny Green (Blue Note, 1992)

521. Live 2009: 6th Annual Concert Tour – SF Jazz Collective (SF Jazz Records, 2009)

522. Gypsy – Martin Taylor (Linn Records, 2000)

523. Evolution - Stefon Harris (Blue Note, 2004)

524. Out Front – Booker Little (King, 1961)

525. Decisive Steps – Tia Fuller (Mack Avenue, 2010)

526. Chet Baker Sings – Chet Baker (Disconforme, 1956)

527. Different Perspectives – Robin Eubanks (Winter & Winter, 1988)

528. The Hub of Hubbard – Freddie Hubbard (Universal Distribution, 1969)

529. Presenting Joe Williams and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra – Joe Williams (Blue Note, 1966)

530. Renee Rosnes with the Danish Radio Big Band – Renee Rosnes (Blue Note, 2003)

531. Cuban Fire! – Stan Kenton (Capitol Records, 1960)

532. The Great Fontana – Carl Fontana (Uptown, 1985)

533. Big Noise From Winnetka – Gene Krupa (Commodore Records, 1959)

534. Lightly and Politely – Betty Roche (Original Jazz Classics, 1961)

535. Wow – Lennie Tristano (Orchard, 1950)

536. Body and Soul - Grady Tate (Milestone Records, 1992)

537. Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster – Gerry Mulligan/Ben Webster (Polygram, 1959)

538. 100 Years From Today – Jack Teagarden (Memphis Archives, 1963)

539. Happy Frame of Mind – Horace Parlan (Blue Note, 1963)

540. Only For the Pure of Heart – Jimmy Cobb (Lightyear, 1998)

541. Something More - Buster Williams (In & Out, 1989)

542. Live at the Cookery – Mary Lou Williams (Chiaroscuro, 1975)

543. Reach Out! – Hal Galper (Steeplechase, 1976)

544. The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady – Charles Mingus (GRP Records, 1963)

545. The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Vol. 1 – Sun Ra (ESP/Disk-Caliber, 1965)

546. Roots - Slide Hampton (Criss Cross, 1985)

547. Now He Sings, Now He Sobs – Chick Corea (Toshiba EMI, 1968)

548. Porgy & Bess – Mundell Lowe (RCA, 1959)

549. Bass on Top – Paul Chambers (Blue Note, 1957)

550. Abbey is Blue – Abbey Lincoln (Riverside/OJC, 1959)

551. Alone Together – Jim Hall (Milestone/OJC, 1972)

552. The Congregation – Johnny Griffin (Blue Note, 1957)

553. Four for Trane – Archie Shepp (GRP Records, 1964)

554. Free Fall – Jimmy Guiffre (Columbia/Legacy, 1962)

555. Groovin’ with Jug – Richard “Groove” Holmes (Pacific Jazz, 1961)

556. The Wonderful World of Jazz – John Lewis (Atlantic, 1960)

557. Love, Gloom, Cash, Love – Herbie Nichols (Bethlehem High Fidelity, 1957)

558. Portraits in Ivory & Brass – Jack Walrath (Mapleshade Records, 1992)

559. Manhattan at Midnight – Ellis Larkins (Universal International, 1956)

560. The Modern Sound of Betty Carter – Betty Carter (Decca, 1960)

561. Runnin’ Wild – Teddy Wilson (Black Lion, 1973)

562. Big Band and Quartet in Concert – Thelonious Monk (Columbia, 1963)

563. Ella at Duke’s Place – Ella Fitzgerald (Polygram, 1965)

564. Fire Down Below – Ted Curson (Original Jazz Classics, 1962)

565. For Alto – Anthony Braxton (Delmark, 1968)

566. Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 5 – Stanley Cowell (Concord Jazz, 1990)

567. Grant’s First Stand – Grant Green (Blue Note, 1961)

568. The Tiger of San Pedro – Bill Watrous (Wounded Bird Records, 1975)

569. Canta Brasil – Kenny Barron (Universal Distribution, 2002)

570. Misty – Erroll Garner (Mercury, 1955)

571. Come Away With Me – Norah Jones (Blue Note, 2002)

572. The West Coast Sound, Vol. 1 – Shelly Manne (Original Jazz Classics, 1955)

573. Ya-Ka-May – Galactic (Anti, 2010)

574. Swinging Down in New Orleans – Doc Cheatham (Jazzology, 1995)

575. 1929-1934 (compilation) – Chick Webb (Classics, 1990 compilation release date)

576. Peer Pleasure – Jimmy Heath (Landmark, 1987)

577. Sings Lover Man and Other Billie Holiday Classics – Carmen McRae (Jazz, 1961)

578. Live and Well in Japan – Benny Carter (Pablo/OJC, 1977)

579. The Red Norvo Trios – Red Norvo (Prestige, 1955)

580. The Blues Book – Booker Ervin (Prestige/OJC, 1964)

581. Platinum Glenn Miller (compilation) – Glenn Miller (RCA, 2003 compilation release date, 1939-1942 recording dates)

582. Deeds, Not Words – Max Roach (Original Jazz Classics, 1958)

583. The Essential Benny Goodman (compilation) – Benny Goodman (Sony Music Distribution, 2007 compilation date, 1934-1945 release date)

584. Greg Osby and Sound Theater – Greg Osby (Jmt, 1987)

585. The Definitive Black and Blue Sessions – Charlie Shavers (Black & Blue, 2002 compilation release date)

586. Et Cetera – Wayne Shorter (Blue Note, 1965)

587. Nothing But the Blues – Herb Ellis (Polygram, 1958)

588. The Atomic Mr. Basie – Count Basie (Jazz Track, 1957)

589. Killer Bees – Airto Moreira (Melt 2000, 1989)

590. Drop Me Off in Harlem (compilation) – Charlie Barnet (Decca, 1992 compilation date, 1942 to 1946 recording dates)

591. Haunted Heart – Charlie Haden (Verve, 1992)

592. Re-Birth of the Cool – Gerry Mulligan (GRP Records, 1992)

593. Swingin’ Stuff – Stuff Smith (Storyville, 2005 release date, 1965 recording date)

594. On the Town with the Oscar Peterson Trio - Oscar Peterson (Verve, 1958)

595. Blues for Lady Day – Mal Waldron (Black Lion, 1972)

596. Open, to Love – Paul Bley (ECM Records, 1972)

597. Jimmy Raney: A – Jimmy Raney (Prestige/OJC, 1955)

598. West 42nd Street – Gary Bartz (Candid, 1990)

599. Time Being – Buddy Rich (Bluebird RCA, 1972)

600. Jive at Five – Buddy Tate (Storyville, 1975)

601. Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1955)

602. Sacred Music – Duke Ellington (Status, 1966)

603. In the World – Clifford Jordan (P-Vine Records, 1969)

604. Stellar Regions – John Coltrane (GRP Records, 1967 recording date)

605. The Free Slave – Roy Brooks (32 Jazz, 1970)

606. Miles Smiles - Miles Davis (Sony Music Distribution, 1966)

607. The Tree – Dave Liebman (Soul Note, 1990)

608. Blues in Thirds – Earl Hines (Black Lion, 1965)

609. I Feel Like a Newman – Joe Newman (Black Lion, 1956)

610. East Broadway Run Down – Sonny Rollins (GRP Records, 1966)

611. Chicago Sound – Wilbur Ware (Original Jazz Classics, 1957)

612. F-Stops – Craig Harris (Soul Note, 1993)

613. Air Mail Special – Lionel Hampton (West Wind Jazz, 1983)

614. Stratusphunk – George Russell (Original Jazz Classics, 1960)

615. The Magic Touch of Tadd Dameron – Tadd Dameron (Riverside Records, 1962)

616. Unit Structures – Cecil Taylor (Blue Note, 1966)

617. The Cannonball Adderley Quintet in San Francisco – Cannonball Adderley (Riverside/OJC, 1959)

618. Largo – Brad Mehldau (Warner Bros., 2002)

619. Freddie Freeloader – Jon Hendricks (Denon Records, 1990)

620. Take Two – Emily Remler (Concord Jazz, 1982)

621. Tour de Force - Earl Hines (1201 Music, 1972)

622. Mule – Major Holley (Black & Blue, 1977)

623. 1975: The Duets – Dave Brubeck (Verve, 1975)

624. Maniac’s Ball (compilation) – The Casa Loma Orchestra (Hep, 1931-1937 recording dates, 1996 compilation date)

625. Prayer Meetin’ - Jimmy Smith (Blue Note, 1963)

626. Black Byrd – Donald Byrd (Blue Note, 1973)

627. You Had Better Listen – The Jimmy Owens/Kenny Barron Quintet (Collectibles Records, 1968)

628. Ascension - John Coltrane (Impulse!, 1965)

629. Body and Soul – Ray Nance (Mighty Quinn, 1969)

630. In a Mellow Tone – Coleman Hawkins (Prestige/OJC, 1960)

631. Chic Boom: Live at the Jazz Showcase – Cecil Payne (Delmark, 2001)

632. West Side Story – Stan Kenton (Blue Note, 1961)

633. Plays Charles Mingus – Dannie Richmond (Timeless, 1980)

634. Crazy and Mixed Up – Sarah Vaughan (JVC XRCD, 1982)

635. Jelly Roll (compilation) – Jelly Roll Morton (Challenge Records, 1923-1926 recording dates)

636. Yesterday You Said Tomorrow – Christian Scott (Concord Records, 2010)

637. Outback – Joe Farrell (King Japan, 1971)

638. Jazz in Paris: Exodus - Slide Hampton (Verve, 1962)

639. Asia Minor – Dizzy Reece (New Jazz/OJC, 1962)

640. The Jaki Byard Experience – Jaki Byard (Prestige/OJC, 1968)

641. Ask The Ages – Sonny Sharrock (Axiom, 1991) CLICK HERE TO BUY

642. Live! In Tokyo – Bobby Enriquez (GNP, 1982) CLICK HERE TO BUY

643. Perugia – Roland Hanna (Freedom, 1974) CLICK HERE TO BUY

644. Pure Emotion – Chico O’Farrill (Milestone Records, 1995) CLICK HERE TO BUY

645. Irakere – Irakere (Col, 1979) CLICK HERE TO BUY

646. Stomp it Off (compilation) – Jimmy Lunceford (GRP Records, 1992 compilation date, 1934-35 recording dates) CLICK HERE TO BUY

647. Night Leaves – Jaki Byard and David Eyges (Brownstone Recordings, 1997) CLICK HERE TO BUY

648. We Three – Roy Haynes (JVC Victor, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

649. A Genuine Tong Funeral – Gary Burton (RCA, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

650. Solo Guitar – Earl Klugh (Warner Bros., 1989) CLICK HERE TO BUY

651. Desert Lady – Lew Tabackin (Concord, 1989) CLICK HERE TO BUY

652. The Proper Angle – Charles Fambrough (CTI Records, 1991) CLICK HERE TO BUY

653. Science Fiction – Ornette Coleman (Sony BMG, 1971) CLICK HERE TO BUY

654. Let’s Get Together (compilation) – Chick Webb (ABM, 2000 compilation date, 1934-1939 recording dates) CLICK HERE TO BUY

655. Nefertiti – Miles Davis (Columbia/Legacy, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

656. Arrival – Jessica Williams (Jazz Focus, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

657. The Spirits of Our Ancestors – Randy Weston (Verve, 1991) CLICK HERE TO BUY

658. Close Enough For Love – Shirley Horn (Verve, 1988) CLICK HERE TO BUY

659. Metheny Mehldau – Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau (Nonesuch Records, 2006) CLICK HERE TO BUY

660. 1928-1939 (compilation) - Bud Freeman (1998 compilation date, 1928-1939 recording dates) CLICK HERE TO BUY

661. Epistrophy – Charlie Rouse (Savoy Jazz, 1988) CLICK HERE TO BUY

662. Brain – Hiromi (Telarc Distribution, 2004) CLICK HERE TO BUY

663. At Carnegie Hall, 1946 – Woody Herman (Universal/MGM, 1946) CLICK HERE TO BUY

664. That’s A Serious Thing (compilation) – Jack Teagarden (Bluebird RCA, 1929-1957 recording dates, 1992 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

665. Chicago/Austin High School Jazz in Hi-Fi – Bud Freeman (BMG Ariola, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

666. Five Feet of Soul – Jimmy Rushing (Roulette Records, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

667. Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers – Zoot Sims (Pablo, 1975) CLICK HERE TO BUY

668. Sings the Irving Berlin Song Book – Ella Fitzgerald (Verve, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

669. Democracy – Kenny Werner (Half Note Records, 2006) CLICK HERE TO BUY

670. The Cape Verdean Blues – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

671. Cool Struttin’ – Sonny Clark (Blue Note, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

672. One Step Beyond – Jackie McLean (Blue Note, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

673. From Kenton to Now – Peter Erskine (Fuzzy Music, 1995) CLICK HERE TO BUY

674. Beyond the Blue Horizon – George Benson (Sony Music Distribution, 1973) CLICK HERE TO BUY

675. Junior Mance Trio at the Village Vanguard – Junior Mance (Jazzland/OJC, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

676. Newer Than New – Barry Harris (Original Jazz Classics, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

677. Me and Mr. Jones – Javon Jackson (Criss Cross, 1991) CLICK HERE TO BUY

678. Crosswinds – Billy Cobham (Wounded Bird Records, 1974) CLICK HERE TO BUY

679. The Genius of the Electric Guitar (compilation) – Charlie Christian (Definitive, 1931-1941 recording dates, 1987 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

680. Pick Yourself Up With Anita O’Day – Anita O’Day (Verve, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

681. A Night in Tunisia – Art Blakey (Blue Note, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

682. Think of One – Wynton Marsalis (Columbia, 1983) CLICK HERE TO BUY

683. Monk in Motian – Paul Motian (Winter & Winter, 1988) CLICK HERE TO BUY

684. Destination Out! – Jackie McLean (Blue Note, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

685. With Our Own Eyes – Mulgrew Miller (Novus, 1994) CLICK HERE TO BUY

686. Much Les – Les McCann (Atlantic, 1969) CLICK HERE TO BUY

687. Things Are Getting Better All The Time – J.J. Johnson (Original Jazz Classics, 1983) CLICK HERE TO BUY

688. Super Jazz 1 – Al Hirt/Pete Fountain (Monument Records, 1976) CLICK HERE TO BUY

689. Take The “A” Train – Dexter Gordon (Black Lion, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

690. All of Me – Joey DeFrancesco (Columbia, 1989) CLICK HERE TO BUY

691. Songbook – Benny Carter (Musicmasters, 1996) CLICK HERE TO BUY

692. King Size! – Andre Previn (JVC Victor, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

693. 1944-1945 (box set) – Artie Shaw (Hep, 1944 recording dates, 2001 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

694. Constellation – Sonny Stitt (Muse, 1972) CLICK HERE TO BUY

695. Monterey Concerts - Cal Tjader (Prestige Records, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

696. Stormy Weather - Lena Horne (BMG, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

697. My Fair Lady Loves Jazz - Billy Taylor (GRP Records, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

698. Solo Recital (Montreux Jazz Festival 1978) – Mary Lou Williams (Original Jazz Classics, 1978) CLICK HERE TO BUY

699. No Cover, No Minimum - Billy Eckstine (Roulette Records, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

700. The Seance – Hampton Hawes (Contemporary/OJC, 1966) CLICK HERE TO BUY

701. Jamboree: Monty Alexander’s Ivory and Steel – Monty Alexander (Concord Jazz, 1994) CLICK HERE TO BUY

702. Live at Birdland - John Coltrane (Charly Records, 1963) CLICK HERE T O BUY

703. The Original Misty – Erroll Garner (Mercury, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

704. Johnny Hodges with Billy Strayhorn and the Orchestra – Johnny Hodges (Polygram, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

705. Legrand Jazz – Michel Legrand (Polygram, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

706. Twilight World – Marian McPartland (Concord, 2008) CLICK HERE TO BUY

707. It’s Magic – Abbey Lincoln (Riverside/OJC, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

708. Spirits of Congo Square – Donald Harrison (Candid, 2000) CLICK HERE TO BUY

709. It’s All Right to Swing – Eric Reed (Mo Jazz, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

710. Sugar – Stanley Turrentine (CTI Records, 1970) CLICK HERE TO BUY

711. April Kisses – Bucky Pizzarelli (Arbors, 1999) CLICK HERE TO BUY

712. The Essen Jazz Festival Concert – Bud Powell (Black Lion, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

713. First Bass – Oscar Pettiford (IAJRC Records, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

714. Americans Swinging in Paris – Phil Woods (EMI Music Distribution, 1968 recording dates, 2002 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

715. Michel Legrand at Shelly Manne’s Hole – Michel Legrand (Verve, 1968) CLICK HERE TO BUY

716. The Apartment – Dexter Gordon (SteepleChase, 1974) CLICK HERE TO BUY

717. Young Django – Stephane Grappelli (Verve, 1980) CLICK HERE TO BUY

718. Swing Street – Howard Alden/Dan Barrett (Concord, 1986) CLICK HERE TO BUY

719. Tribal – Dr. John (429 Records, 2010) CLICK HERE TO BUY

720. Concerti – Gene Bertoncini (Ambient Records Inc., 2008) CLICK HERE TO BUY

721. Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section – Art Pepper (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

722. Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley – Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley (Capitol, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

723. Live at the Lighthouse ’66 – The Jazz Crusaders (Pacific Jazz, 1966) CLICK HERE TO BUY

724. Fenix – Gato Barberi (RCA, 1971) CLICK HERE TO BUY

725. Jazz – Wallace Roney (High Note, 2007) CLICK HERE TO BUY

726. El Ritmo De La Vida – Doc Severinsen, Gil & Cartas (Tejate Records, 2009) CLICK HERE TO BUY

727. Jazz in the Garden – Stanley Clarke (Heads Up Records, 2009) CLICK HERE TO BUY

728. Complete Communion – Don Cherry (Blue Note, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

729. Fuchsia Swing Song – Sam Rivers (Blue Note, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

730. The Lee Konitz Duets – Lee Konitz (Milestone/OJC, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

731. Bobby Jaspar with George Wallington – Bobby Jaspar (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

732. Spirit of the Moment: Live at the Village Vanguard – Joshua Redman (Warner Bros. , 1995) CLICK HERE TO BUY

733. My Fair Lady – Shelly Manne (Contemporary Records, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

734. Jazz Cello – Ray Brown (Verve, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

735. Takin’ Care of Business - Oliver Nelson (New Jazz/OJC, 1960)

736. Eastern Sounds – Yusef Lateef (Prestige/OJC, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

737. Standards – Bireli Lagrene (Capitol, 1992) CLICK HERE TO BUY

738. Good News From Africa – Abdullah Ibrahim (Enja, 1973) CLICK HERE TO BUY

739. My Panamanian Friend – Chico Hamilton (Soul Note, 1992) CLICK HERE TO BUY

740. Four on the Outside – Curtis Fuller (Phantom Import Distribution) CLICK HERE TO BUY

741. 1942 (compilation) – Charlie Barnet (Circle, 1942 recording dates, 1994 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

742. An Evening with Lena Horne – Lena Horne (Blue Note, 1994) CLICK HERE TO BUY

743. The Undiscovered Few – Rodney Jones (Blue Note, 1999) CLICK HERE TO BUY

744. Long Ago and Far Away – Erroll Garner (Columbia, 1951) CLICK HERE TO BUY

745. Piano Starts Here (compilation) – Art Tatum (Sony Music Distribution, 1933-49 recording dates, 1968 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

746. What a Diff’rence a Day Makes! – Dinah Washington (Mercury, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

747. Sing a Song of Basie – Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross (Verve, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

748. Seven Steps to Heaven – Miles Davis (Sony Music Distribution, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

749. Moten Swing (compilation) – Bennie Moten (ASV/Living Era, 1920′s & 30′s recording dates, 2005 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

750. Uptown Conversation – Ron Carter (Atlantic, 1969) CLICK HERE TO BUY

751. Soul Sauce – Cal Tjader (PolyGram, 1964) CLICK HERE TO BUY

752. Afro-Cuban – Kenny Dorham (Blue Note, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

753. Something Different – Dexter Gordon (SteepleChase, 1975) CLICK HERE TO BUY

754. Alive! – Coleman Hawkins (Verve, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

755. Concierto – Jim Hall (Columbia/Legacy, 1975) CLICK HERE TO BUY

756. Written in the Stars – Bill Charlap (Blue Note, 2000) CLICK HERE TO BUY

757. Songbook – Gerry Mulligan (Blue Note, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

758. City Gates – George Adams (King, 1983) CLICK HERE TO BUY

759. Far Cry – Eric Dolphy (Prestige Records, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

760. Life Between the Exit Signs – Keith Jarrett (Rhino, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

761. Body and Soul – Dexter Gordon (1201 Music, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

762. Long Yellow Road – Toshiko Akiyoshi (BMG, 1975) CLICK HERE TO BUY

763. Ellington is Forever, Vol. 1 – Kenny Burrell (Fantasy, 1975) CLICK HERE TO BUY

764. No Count Sarah – Sarah Vaughan (Emarcy, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

765. The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe – Pat Metheny (Geffen, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

766. Outward Bound – Eric Dolphy (New Jazz/OJC, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

767. Nina Simone in Concert – Nina Simone (Philips, 1964) CLICK HERE TO BUY

768. Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 23 – Gene Harris (Concord Jazz, 1992) CLICK HERE TO BUY

769. Clark Terry (Polygram) – Clark Terry (PolyGram, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

770. The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow – Tal Farlow (Verve, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

771. Kelly Blue – Wynton Kelly (Riverside Records, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

772. Fly Away Little Bird – Jimmy Giuffre (Universal Distribution, 1992) CLICK HERE TO BUY

773. Piano Interpretations by Bud Powell – Bud Powell (Universal/Verve, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

774. Rush Hour – Joe Lovano (Blue Note, 1994) CLICK HERE TO BUY

775. Biting the Apple – Dexter Gordon (SteepleChase, 1976) CLICK HERE TO BUY

776. The Sun of Latin Music – Eddie Palmieri (Varese, 1973) CLICK HERE TO BUY

777. With Respect to Nat – Oscar Peterson (Verve, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

778. E.S.P. – Miles Davis (Columbia/Legacy, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

779. Leucocyte – E.S.T. (Emarcy, 2008) CLICK HERE TO BUY

780. Dippin’ – Hank Mobley (Blue Note, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

781. The Survivor’s Suite – Keith Jarrett (ECM, 1976) CLICK HERE TO BUY

782. A New Perspective – Donald Byrd (EMI Music Distribution, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

783. Liberation Music Orchestra – Charlie Haden (Impulse!, 1969) CLICK HERE TO BUY

784. Change of the Century – Ornette Coleman (Atlantic, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

785. Two Blocks From the Edge – Michael Brecker (Impulse!, 1997) CLICK HERE TO BUY

786. Sonny Rollins Plus 4 – Sonny Rollins (Original Jazz Classics, 1964) CLICK HERE TO BUY

787. The Second John Handy Album – John Handy (Koch Jazz, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

788. The Kicker – Joe Henderson (Milestone/OJC, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

789. Morning Fun – Zoot Sims/Bob Brookmeyer (Black Lyon, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

790. Blossom Dearie – Blossom Dearie (Verve, 1956-1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

791. Indestructible – Art Blakey (Blue Note, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

792. The Stratus Seekers – George Russell (Original Jazz Classics, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

793. The Complete Last Concert – Modern Jazz Quartet (Rhino, 1974) CLICK HERE TO BUY

794. Conte Candoli Quartet – Conte Candoli (VSOP, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

795. Virtuoso – Joe Pass (Pablo, 1973) CLICK HERE TO BUY

796. My Goal’s Beyond – John McLaughlin (Knitting Factory Works) CLICK HERE TO BUY

797. At The Village Gate – Herbie Mann (Atlantic, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

798. Take Ten – Paul Desmond (Bluebird RCA, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

799. Live at the New School – Earl Hines (Chiaroscuro, 1973) CLICK HERE TO BUY

800. Live at Basin Street East – Charlie Barnet (Hep, 1966 recording date, 2006 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

801. Return to Forever – Chick Corea (ECM, 1972) CLICK HERE TO BUY

802. Ben Webster and Associates – Ben Webster (Verve, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

803. Exodus to Jazz – Eddie Harris (Collectables, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

804. Latin Kick – Cal Tjader (Original Jazz Classics, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

805. Soul Station – Hank Mobley (Blue Note, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

806. Hi-Fi Party – James Moody (Prestige/OJC, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

807. The Amazing Nina Simone – Nina Simone (Fabulous, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

808. Highway Rider – Brad Mehldau (Nonesuch, 2010) CLICK HERE TO BUY

809. Boss Tenors: Straight Ahead from Chicago 1961 – Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt (Verve, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

810. Under the Harlem Moon – Fletcher Henderson (ASV/Living Era, 1932-1937 recording dates, 1990 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

811. Stable Mable – Dexter Gordon (SteepleChase, 1975) CLICK HERE TO BUY

812. Three Stories – Eldar Djangirov (Masterworks Jazz, 2011) CLICK HERE TO BUY

813. At Mister Kelly’s – Sarah Vaughan (Verve, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

814. Watermelon Man – Mongo Santamaria (Milestone Records, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

815. Diz and Getz – Dizzy Gillespie (Verve, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

816. Tune-Up! – Sonny Stitt (Muse, 1972) CLICK HERE TO BUY

817. Strange Fruit (Crown Collection Compilation) - Billie Holiday (2000 compilation release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

818. Crusaders 1 – The Crusaders (MCA, 1972) CLICK HERE TO BUY

819. Like Minds – Chick Corea (Concord Jazz, 1998) CLICK HERE TO BUY

820. Somewhere in France – Ray Bryant (Label M, 2000 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

821. Venupelli Blues – Stephane Grappelli (Charly Records, 1969) CLICK HERE TO BUY

822. Gershwin Plays Rhapsody in Blue – George Gershwin (Shout! Factory/Biograph, 2003 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

823. Point of Departure – Andrew Hill (Blue Note, 1964) CLICK HERE TO BUY

824. Spiritual Unity – Albert Ayler (ESP-Disk, 1964) CLICK HERE TO BUY

825. M’Boom – Max Roach (Columbia/Legacy, 1979) CLICK HERE TO BUY

826. Travelin’ Light – Shirley Horn (GRP, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

827. Hawk Eyes – Coleman Hawkins (Original Jazz Classics, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

828. Jackson’s-Ville – Milt Jackson (Savoy, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

829. Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants – Miles Davis (Original Jazz Classics, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

830. Danzon - Arturo Sandoval (GRP, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

831. I Play Trombone – Frank Rosolino (Bethlehem High Fidelity, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

832. The Complete Set: 1923-1926 (compilation) – Freddie Keppard (Hot and Sweet, 1923-1927 recording date, 2000 compilation release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

833. Sounds of Synanon – Joe Pass (Toshiba EMI, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

834. The New York Scene – George Wallington (New Jazz/OJC, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

835. 1933-1941 (compilation) – Joe Sullivan (Classics, 1933-1941 recording dates, 1995 compilation release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

836. Hollywood Madness – Richie Cole (Muse, 1979) CLICK HERE TO BUY

837. Musics – Dewey Redman (Galaxy/OJC, 1980) CLICK HERE TO BUY

838. Heroes – Donald Harrison (Nagel Heyer Records, 2004) CLICK HERE TO BUY

839. Tenderly – Kenny Burrell (High Note, 2011) CLICK HERE TO BUY

840. Something Cool – June Christy (Blue Note, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

841. Peckin’ Time – Hank Mobley (Blue Note, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

842. Introducing Three for All & One – Craig Handy (Arabesque, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

843. The Audience with Betty Carter – Betty Carter (Verve, 1980) CLICK HERE TO BUY

844. Machito at the Crescendo – Machito (GNP Crescendo, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

845. Jazz Great – Jack Teagarden (Rhino, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

846. Blackstick: Anthologie 1923-1950 (compilation) – Sidney Bechet (C&B Media, 1923-1950 recordings dates, 2008 compilation date)

847. Solitude on Guitar – Baden Powell (Sony Music Distribution, 1971) CLICK HERE TO BUY

848. Let Freedom Ring – Jackie McLean (Blue Note, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

849. Stormy Weather – Ben Webster (1201 Music, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

850. The Blessing – Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Blue Note, 1991) CLICK HERE TO BUY

851. Yours Truly- Pete Jolly (Bainbridge Records, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

852. The Late, Late Show – Dakota Staton (Collectables, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

853. John Bunch Plays Kurt Weill – John Bunch (Chiaroscuro, 1991) CLICK HERE TO BUY

854. A Night in Tunisia – Don Byas (1201 Music, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

855. The Colorful Strings of Jimmy Woode – Jimmy Woode (Argo, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

856. Night Has A Thousand Eyes – Ronnie Scott (Jazz House Music, 1964 recording date, 1997 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

857. Claude Bolling: Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio – Claude Bolling (Milan, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

858. The Herb Geller Quartet – Herb Geller (VSOP, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

859. 1938-1940 (compilation) – Hot Lips Page (Classics, 1938-1940 recording dates, 1991 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

860. Mann: Concerto Grosso in D Blues – Herbie Mann (Wounded Bird Records, 1968) CLICK HERE TO BUY

861. Songs I Like to Sing! – Helen Humes (Original Jazz Classics, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

862. 1941-1942 (compilation) - Harry James (Classics, 1941-1942 recording dates, 2001 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

863. Portrait of a Count – Conte Candoli (Fresh Sound, 1996) CLICK HERE TO BUY

864. Live at Town Hall (1944) – Eddie Condon & His All-Stars (Jass Records, 1944 recording date, 1992 release date)

865. Tidal Boogie – Meade “Lux” Lewis (Tradition, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

866. Shelly Manne & His Friends, Vol. 1 – Shelly Manne (Original Jazz Classics, 1956)

867. Lucky Strikes – Lucky Thompson (Original Jazz Classics, 1964) CLICK HERE TO BUY

868. Take the “A” Train – Betty Roche’ (Rhino, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

869. The Best of Gene Krupa: Drummin’ Man (compilation) - Gene Krupa (Jazz Forever, 1938-41 recording dates, 2005 compilation date)

870. Blue Parlan – Horace Parlan (Steeplechase, 1978) CLICK HERE TO BUY

871. 1953-1954 (compilations) – Gene Krupa (Classics, 2007 compilation date, 1953-1954 recording dates) CLICK HERE TO BUY

872. Green Chimneys – Kenny Barron (Criss Cross, 1983) CLICK HERE TO BUY

873. Old Man Time – Milt Hinton (Chiaroscuro, 1990) CLICK HERE TO BUY

874. Blues for Bud – Hampton Hawes (1201 Music, 1968) CLICK HERE TO BUY

875. Live! – Jeff Hamilton (Mons, 1996) CLICK HERE TO BUY

876. Vince Guaraldi at Grace Cathedral – Vince Guaraldi (Fantasy, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

877. Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival – John Handy (Koch Jazz, 1965 recording date, 1996 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

878. Sweet Rain – Stan Getz (Verve, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

879. Night Train – Jimmy Forrest (Delmark, 1953) CLICK HERE TO BUY

880. In Recital – Dick Hyman (Reference Recordings, 1998) CLICK HERE TO BUY

881. In The Night – George Shearing (Capitol Jazz, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

882. It’s a Matter of Pride – Billy Taylor (GRP, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

883. French Jazz – Claude Bolling (Harkit Records, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

884. Live at the Haig – Bud Shank (Candid, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

885. Black Coffee – Peggy Lee (Decca, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

886. Seasons – Pete Jolly (Dusty Groove, 1970) CLICK HERE TO BUY

887. Truly Wonderful – Al Grey (Vintage Jazz, 1978) CLICK HERE TO BUY

888. Tal – Tal Farlow (Universal Distribution, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

889. At the Manne-Hole, Vol. 1 – Shelly Manne (Contemporary/OJC, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

890. The Fabulous Doc Cheatham – Doc Cheatham (Parkwood, 1983) CLICK HERE TO BUY

891. The Mastery of Passion – Harris Simon (Resonance Records, 2010) CLICK HERE TO BUY

892. Pete Fountain at Piper’s Opera House - Pete Fountain (Jazzology, 1994) CLICK HERE TO BUY

893. Satchmo at Pasadena – Louis Armstrong (Verve, 1951) CLICK HERE TO BUY

894. Hank Mobley Quintet – Hank Mobley (Blue Note Records, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

895. Zawinul – Joe Zawinul (Mosaic, 1971) CLICK HERE TO BUY

896. Jazz Funeral in New Orleans – George Lewis (Tradition, 1953) CLICK HERE TO BUY

897. Cal Tjader’s Latin Concert – Cal Tjader (Original Jazz Classics, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

898. Used to Be Duke – Johnny Hodges (Polygram Records, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

899. Tuxedo Junction (compilation) – Erskine Hawkins (RCA, 1992 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

900. Earthy – Prestige All Stars (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

901. The Jazz Singer – Eddie Jefferson (Evidence, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

902. Benny Carter Meets Oscar Peterson – Benny Carter (Original Jazz Classics, 1986) CLICK HERE TO BUY

903. Mal/4 Trio – Mal Waldron (Original Jazz Classics, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

904. Christian aTunde ADJuah – Christian Scott (Concord Jazz, 2012) CLICK HERE TO BUY

905. The Right Touch – Duke Pearson (Blue Note Records, 1967) CLICK HERE TO BUY

906. Live at the Century Plaza – The Capp/Pierce Juggernaut (Concord Records, 1978) CLICK HERE TO BUY

907. Think Well of Me – Jack Teagarden (Polygram Records, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

908. In the Land of Hi-Fi – Dinah Washington (Polygram Records, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

909. 301 – Esbjorn Svensson Trio (Act Music & Vision, 2012) CLICK HERE TO BUY

910. Guitar Artistry of Charlie Byrd – Charlie Byrd (Original Jazz Classics, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

911. Gongs East – Chico Hamilton (Discovery, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

912. In a Special Way – Gene Harris (Blue Note, 1976) CLICK HERE TO BUY

913. Dakar – John Coltrane (Prestige, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

914. The Genius of Bud Powell – Bud Powell (Universal I.S., 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

915. Bass by Pettiford/Burke – Oscar Pettiford (Rhino, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

916. Salute Chet Baker – Phil Urso (Jazzed Media, 2003) CLICK HERE TO BUY

917. El Tambor De Cuba (Box Set) – Chano Pozo (Tumbao Cuban Classics, 2009 Box Set release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

918. 10 to 4 at the Five Spot – Pepper Adams (Original Jazz Classics, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

919. Happy Time – Junior Mance (Original Jazz Classics, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

920. Cozy Cole Hits – Cozy Cole (Love, 2005 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

921. A Tribute to Cannonball – Don Byas/Bud Powell (Sony, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

922. World Statesman – Dizzy Gillespie (Verve, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

923. This is Criss! – Sonny Criss (OJC, 1966) CLICK HERE TO BUY

924. Town Hall Concert Featuring Clark Terry – Charlie Barnet (Hep, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

925. Carambola – Chico O’Farrill (Milestone Records, 2000) CLICK HERE TO BUY

926. 1926-1929 (compilation) – Ethel Waters (Melodie Jazz Classics, 1926-1929 recording dates, 1993 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

927. Lou Takes Off – Lou Donaldson (Blue Note, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

928. I Don’t Worry About a Thing – Mose Allison (Atlantic, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

929. Art Hodes All-Star Stompers – Art Hodes (Jazzology, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

930. W.C. Handy’s Memphis Blues Band – W.C. Handy (Memphis Archives, 1917-1923 recording dates, 1994 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

931. Tough ‘Duff – Jack McDuff (Original Jazz Classics, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

932. New Jazz on Campus – Paul Winter (Collectibles, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

933. Legacy – Jon Faddis (Concord Jazz, 1985) CLICK HERE TO BUY

934. The Quota – Jimmy Heath (Original Jazz Classics, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

935. Soulmates – Mike LeDonne (Criss Cross, 1993) CLICK HERE TO BUY

936. Tough Tenors – Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis (MPS Records, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

937. Thelonica – Tommy Flanagan (Enja, 1982) CLICK HERE TO BUY

938. 500 Miles High – Flora Purim (Original Jazz Classics, 1974) CLICK HERE TO BUY

939. Chamber Music of the New Jazz – Ahmad Jamal (GRP, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

940. The ABQ Salutes Buck Clayton – Howard Alden (Concord Jazz, 1989) CLICK HERE TO BUY

941. Live at Bourbon St. - Lenny Breau (Guitararchives, 1996) CLICK HERE TO BUY

942. Most Much – Jimmy Forrest (Original Jazz Classics, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

943. More Party Time – Arnett Cobb (Original Jazz Classics, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

944. This Here is Bobby Timmons – Bobby Timmons (Original Jazz Classics, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

945. Booker Little and Friend – Booker Little (Rhino, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

946. Harold in the Land of Jazz – Harold Land (Original Jazz Classics, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

947. The Leading Man – Harold Mabern (Indies Japan/Zoom, 1995) CLICK HERE TO BUY

948. Up & Down – Horace Parlan (Blue Note/EMI, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

949. J.R. Monterose – J.R. Monterose (Blue Note, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

950. Here is Phineas – Phineas Newborn, Jr. (Koch Jazz, 1958) CLICK HERE TO BUY

951. Satch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats Waller – Louis Armstrong (Columbia, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

952. Lee-Way – Lee Morgan (APO (Analogue Production Originals), 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

953. Piano in the Background - Duke Ellington (Sony Music Distribution, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

954. The Complete Gramercy Five Sessions – Artie Shaw (Bluebird RCA, 1940-1945 recording dates, 1989 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

955. Walkin’ - Miles Davis (Original Jazz Classics, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

956. The Inner Mounting Flame – John McLaughlin/Mahavishnu Orchestra (Columbia/Legacy, 1971) CLICK HERE TO BUY

957. Bird and Diz – Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie (Verve/Polygram, 1950 recording dates, 1956 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

958. Trombone by Three – Bennie Green/J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding (Original Jazz Classics, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

959. Cattin’ With Coltrane and Quinichette – John Coltrane/Paul Quinichette (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

960. Boss Guitar – Wes Montgomery (Concord/Concord Music Group/Fantasy/Universal Music, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

961. One Night in Washington - Dizzy Gillespie (Collectibles, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

962. Road Band – Woody Herman (Membran, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

963. Stay with Me – Billie Holiday (Verve, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

964. Earl’s Pearls – Earl Hines (Unlimited, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

965. Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 1 – Thelonious Monk (Discovery, 1952) CLICK HERE TO BUY

966. The Joint is Jumpin’ - Fats Waller (Bluebird RCA, 1929-1943 recording dates, 1987 compilations date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

967. Mingus at the Bohemia – Charles Mingus (Original Jazz Classics, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

968. King of the Tenors - Ben Webster (Verve, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

969. Count Basie in London – Count Basie (Verve, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

970. Live: 1939-1941 – Charlie Christian (Jazz Archives (France) 1939-1941 recording dates, 1996 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

971. The President Plays with the Oscar Peterson Trio – Lester Young (Verve, 1952) CLICK HERE TO BUY

972. Oscar Peterson Plays the Jerome Kern Songbook – Oscar Peterson (Verve, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

973. Songs in a Mellow Mood – Ella Fitzgerald (Universal Distribution, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

974. Candid Dolphy – Eric Dolphy (Candid, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

975. The Hawk in Paris – Coleman Hawkins (RCA, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

976. Playboys – Art Pepper/Chet Baker (Blue Note/Pacific Jazz, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

977. Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet – Sonny Rollins (Original Jazz Classics, 1953) CLICK HERE TO BUY

978. Lionel Hampton Presents Buddy Rich – Lionel Hampton/Buddy Rich (Who’s Who in Jazz, 1977) CLICK HERE TO BUY

979. Olympia Concert - Sidney Bechet (Vogue, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

980. Out of the Cool – Gil Evans (Impulse!, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

981. Caravan – Art Blakey (OJC/Riverside, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

982. Nothing Is – Sun Ra (ESP-Disk, 1966) CLICK HERE TO BUY

983. The Art of the Improvisers – Ornette Coleman (Water Music Records, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

984. Blues Singers and Hot Bands on Okey: 1924-1929 – King Oliver (Frog, 1924-1929 recording dates, 2008 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

985. Portraiture – Bill Evans (Fuel 2000, 1969 recording date, 2003 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

986. Jazz Advance – Cecil Taylor (Blue Note, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

987. God is in the House – Art Tatum (Highnote Records, Inc./High Note, 1940-1941 recording dates, 1973 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

988. Rip, Rig and Panic – Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Japanese Import, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

989. In Stockholm 1959 – Benny Goodman (Phontastic, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

990. Jazz Goes to College – Dave Brubeck (Legacy/Sony BMG, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

991. Brown and Roach Incorporated – Clifford Brown and Max Roach (PSM, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

992. You Gotta Take a Little Love – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1969) CLICK HERE TO BUY

993. Stan Getz Quartets – Stan Getz (Concord/Original Jazz Classics, 1950) CLICK HERE TO BUY

994. Djangology 49 – Django Reinhardt (Bluebird, 1949 recording date, 1961 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

995. The Pearls – Jelly Roll Morton (Bluebird, 1926-1939 recording dates, 1988 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

996. Fletcher Henderson and the Dixie Stompers 1925-1928 - Fletcher Henderson (Disques Swing. 1925-1928 recording dates, 1970 c0mpilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

997. Sarah Vaughan at Mister Kelly’s - Sarah Vaughan (Verve, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

998. Second Genesis – Wayne Shorter (Collectibles, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

999. Takin’ Off – Herbie Hancock (Blue Note, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

1000. The Lonely One – Bud Powell (Universal/Verve, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

The final 10 are here! Here are the last 10 albums of the list that started on July 21st, 2009, and took almost four years to complete. We will shortly post all albums on one long list for you to enjoy, comment on, and hopefully find something you have never heard before that you can enjoy and listen to. For now, here are albums 991 through 1000.

991. Brown and Roach Incorporated – Clifford Brown and Max Roach (PSM, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

992. You Gotta Take a Little Love – Horace Silver (Blue Note, 1969) CLICK HERE TO BUY

993. Stan Getz Quartets – Stan Getz (Concord/Original Jazz Classics, 1950) CLICK HERE TO BUY

994. Djangology 49 – Django Reinhardt (Bluebird, 1949 recording date, 1961 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

995. The Pearls – Jelly Roll Morton (Bluebird, 1926-1939 recording dates, 1988 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

996. Fletcher Henderson and the Dixie Stompers 1925-1928 - Fletcher Henderson (Disques Swing. 1925-1928 recording dates, 1970 c0mpilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

997. Sarah Vaughan at Mister Kelly’s - Sarah Vaughan (Verve, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

998. Second Genesis – Wayne Shorter (Collectibles, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

999. Takin’ Off – Herbie Hancock (Blue Note, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

1000. The Lonely One – Bud Powell (Universal/Verve, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

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The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has designated April as Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) .UNESCO, in partnership with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, has declared April 30 to be International Jazz Day (IJD). The U.S. Conference of Mayors is urging its members to support local efforts to celebrate both JAM and IJD in 2013. The Jazz Journalists Association’s JazzApril campaign supports both JAM and Jazz Day. The term “JazzApril”to refer to both and to stress that all of “April is Jazz Month.” Throughout the U.S. and around the world, jazz musicians and supporters are planning special April concerts and events. The month’s activities will reach a crescendo on April 30, when Herbie Hancock and other jazz luminaries perform in a day-long series of Jazz Day concerts live streamed from Istanbul, Turkey.  Through the Jazz April campaign, the Jazz Journalists Association is supporting these efforts by:

• encouraging and helping media makers, musicians, venues, businesses and organizations, as well as individual fans and listeners, to use traditional, online and social media as well as other means to spread the word that “April is Jazz Month.”
• working with local jazz organizations to raise the profile of jazz in their communities by designating and celebrating local “Jazz Heroes” and gaining official local government recognition for Jazz Month activities.

 You can find more information on JazzApril at www.jazzapril.com.

Here is another 10 to add to the list.

We are getting close! Just a handful of albums left to add. Remember that there is no ranking system here. Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Here, in no particular order, are albums 981 through 990.

981. Caravan – Art Blakey (OJC/Riverside, 1962) CLICK HERE TO BUY

982. Nothing Is – Sun Ra (ESP-Disk, 1966) CLICK HERE TO BUY

983. The Art of the Improvisers – Ornette Coleman (Water Music Records, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

984. Blues Singers and Hot Bands on Okey: 1924-1929 – King Oliver (Frog, 1924-1929 recording dates, 2008 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

985. Portraiture – Bill Evans (Fuel 2000, 1969 recording date, 2003 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

986. Jazz Advance – Cecil Taylor (Blue Note, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

987. God is in the House – Art Tatum (Highnote Records, Inc./High Note, 1940-1941 recording dates, 1973 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

988. Rip, Rig and Panic – Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Japanese Import, 1965) CLICK HERE TO BUY

989. In Stockholm 1959 – Benny Goodman (Phontastic, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

990. Jazz Goes to College – Dave Brubeck (Legacy/Sony BMG, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

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Here is another 10 to add to the list.

We are getting close! Just a handful of albums left to add. Remember that there is no ranking system here. Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Here, in no particular order, are albums 971 through 980.

971. The President Plays with the Oscar Peterson Trio – Lester Young (Verve, 1952) CLICK HERE TO BUY

972. Oscar Peterson Plays the Jerome Kern Songbook – Oscar Peterson (Verve, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

973. Songs in a Mellow Mood – Ella Fitzgerald (Universal Distribution, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

974. Candid Dolphy – Eric Dolphy (Candid, 1961) CLICK HERE TO BUY

975. The Hawk in Paris – Coleman Hawkins (RCA, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

976. Playboys – Art Pepper/Chet Baker (Blue Note/Pacific Jazz, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

977. Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet – Sonny Rollins (Original Jazz Classics, 1953) CLICK HERE TO BUY

978. Lionel Hampton Presents Buddy Rich – Lionel Hampton/Buddy Rich (Who’s Who in Jazz, 1977) CLICK HERE TO BUY

979. Olympia Concert - Sidney Bechet (Vogue, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

980. Out of the Cool – Gil Evans (Impulse!, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

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Here is another 10 to add to the list.

We are getting close! Just a handful of albums left to add. Remember that there is no ranking system here. Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Here, in no particular order, are albums 961 through 970.

961. One Night in Washington - Dizzy Gillespie (Collectibles, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

962. Road Band – Woody Herman (Membran, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

963. Stay with Me – Billie Holiday (Verve, 1959) CLICK HERE TO BUY

964. Earl’s Pearls – Earl Hines (Unlimited, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

965. Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 1 – Thelonious Monk (Discovery, 1952) CLICK HERE TO BUY

966. The Joint is Jumpin’ - Fats Waller (Bluebird RCA, 1929-1943 recording dates, 1987 compilations date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

967. Mingus at the Bohemia – Charles Mingus (Original Jazz Classics, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

968. King of the Tenors - Ben Webster (Verve, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

969. Count Basie in London – Count Basie (Verve, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

970. Live: 1939-1941 – Charlie Christian (Jazz Archives (France) 1939-1941 recording dates, 1996 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

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Here is another 10 to add to the list.

Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don’t see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t show up.

Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven’t heard before, or revisit an old favorite. And as always, we want your thoughts on any or all of these albums. Here, in no particular order, are albums 951 through 960.

951. Satch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats Waller – Louis Armstrong (Columbia, 1955) CLICK HERE TO BUY

952. Lee-Way – Lee Morgan (APO (Analogue Production Originals), 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

953. Piano in the Background - Duke Ellington (Sony Music Distribution, 1960) CLICK HERE TO BUY

954. The Complete Gramercy Five Sessions – Artie Shaw (Bluebird RCA, 1940-1945 recording dates, 1989 compilation date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

955. Walkin’ - Miles Davis (Original Jazz Classics, 1954) CLICK HERE TO BUY

956. The Inner Mounting Flame – John McLaughlin/Mahavishnu Orchestra (Columbia/Legacy, 1971) CLICK HERE TO BUY

957. Bird and Diz – Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie (Verve/Polygram, 1950 recording dates, 1956 release date) CLICK HERE TO BUY

958. Trombone by Three – Bennie Green/J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding (Original Jazz Classics, 1956) CLICK HERE TO BUY

959. Cattin’ With Coltrane and Quinichette – John Coltrane/Paul Quinichette (Original Jazz Classics, 1957) CLICK HERE TO BUY

960. Boss Guitar – Wes Montgomery (Concord/Concord Music Group/Fantasy/Universal Music, 1963) CLICK HERE TO BUY

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The Guardian reports that legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd has died, according to the nephew of Byrd.

According to the article, the nephew says that he died on Monday in Delaware, where Byrd lived. Here is more from the article:

The influential jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd died on Monday at the age of 80, his nephew has said.

Alex Bugnon, a jazz pianist, reported his uncle’s death on Thursday, though it has yet to be confirmed.

Bugnon wrote on his own Facebook page: “Donald passed away Monday in Delaware, where he lived. His funeral will be held in Detroit sometime next week. I have no more patience for this unnecessary shroud of secrecy placed over his death by certain members of his immediate family.”

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE FROM THE GUARDIAN

50 Great Jazz Vocals is a crowdsourced list of the 50 most popular jazz vocal recordings of all time, as determined by the listeners of NPR Music, Jazz24.org and KPLU in Seattle. We asked jazz lovers all over the world to vote for their favorites. When the results were in, the thousands of votes were tabulated, and this list is the result. You can take a look at the list below or, better yet, dive into the webstream, kick back and listen to all 50 Great Jazz Vocals. According to our listeners, it doesn’t get any better than this.

I had the opportunity to speak with KPLU’s Kirsten Kendrick about this list. You can listen to our discussion here.

Here are the winners:

50 Great Jazz Vocals: The List

1. Billie Holiday, “Strange Fruit”
2. Johnny Hartman & John Coltrane, “Lush Life”
3. Billie Holiday, “God Bless the Child”
4. Ella Fitzgerald, “How High the Moon”
5. Ella Fitzgerald, “Mack the Knife”
6. Etta James, “At Last”
7. Louis Armstrong, “What a Wonderful World”
8. Chet Baker, “My Funny Valentine”
9. Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto, “Girl From Ipanema”
10. Peggy Lee, “Fever”
11. Sarah Vaughan, “Lullaby of Birdland”
12. Ella Fitzgerald, “Summertime”
13. The Manhattan Transfer, “Birdland”
14. Johnny Hartman & John Coltrane, “My One and Only Love”
15. Nina Simone, “I Loves You, Porgy”
16. Ella Fitzgerald, “A-Tisket, A-Tasket”
17. Joe Williams with Count Basie & His Orchestra, “Everyday I Have the Blues”
18. Billie Holiday, “Autumn in New York”
19. Sarah Vaughan, “Misty”
20. Ella Fitzgerald, “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered”
21. Nina Simone, “Feeling Good”
22. Billie Holiday, “Fine and Mellow”
23. Nina Simone, “My Baby Just Cares for Me”
24. Nat King Cole, “Route 66″
25. Frank Sinatra, “One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)”
26. Ella Fitzgerald, “Blue Skies”
27. June Christy, “Something Cool”
28. Ray Charles, “Georgia on My Mind”
29. Frank Sinatra, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”
30. Anita O’Day, “Sweet Georgia Brown”
31. Billie Holiday, “All of Me”
32. Louis Armstrong, “Black and Blue”
33. Susannah McCorkle, “The Waters of March”
34. Frank Sinatra, “Fly Me to the Moon”
35. Billie Holiday, “Good Morning Heartache”
36. Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson, “You Go to My Head”
37. Clark Terry, “Mumbles”
38. Billie Holiday, “My Man”
39. Diana Krall, “Peel Me a Grape”
40. Nat King Cole, “Unforgettable”
41. Nat King Cole, “Stardust”
42. Chet Baker, “Let’s Get Lost”
43. Billie Holiday, “Lover Man”
44. Ella Fitzgerald, “Someone to Watch Over Me”
45. Eva Cassidy, “Autumn Leaves”
46. Johnny Hartman & John Coltrane, “They Say It’s Wonderful”
47. Les McCann & Eddie Harris, “Compared To What”
48. Julie London, “Cry Me a River”
49. Cab Calloway, “Minnie the Moocher”
50. Nat King Cole, “Nature Boy”

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Juan de Marcos

 

Cuban bandleader, composer and arranger Juan de Marcos González is known as the “Quincy Jones of Cuba” and as the architect of the Afro-Cuban All Stars (the foundation for The Buena Vista Social Club), and the founder of another successful Cuban band, Sierra Maestra.  His father was a singer for Arsenio Rodriguez’s Orchestra; his uncle was Ruben González, famed pianist for the Buena Vista Social Club.

Juan’s mission is the preservation of his rich musical heritage.

His Afro-Cuban All Stars is a unique orchestra devoted to promoting the complete story of Cuban music.

The 1996 Afro-Cuban All Stars recording “A Toda Cuba Le Gusta” featured nearly 60 performers. Then, with celebrated artists Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, and American guitarist Ry Cooder, the unforgettable Buena Vista Social Club CD was recorded.

Fusing contemporary, traditional and a hint of the future styles of Cuban music, the band is multi-generational, sometimes featuring musicians from the ages of 19 to 90.  The current line-up consists of Cuban expatriate musicians, all alumni of Cuba’s greatest bands.  Continuing the family traditon, the band also includes Juan’s wife and general manager, Gliceria Abreu on percussion, and his daughters Laura Lydia Gonzalez (clarinet and saxophone) and Gliceria Gonzalez (keyboards).

The band’s outstanding 2011 release “Absolutely Live” is a DVD/CD combination, featuring performances in Japan and The Hague, Netherlands.

You can see this remarkable show live at Seattle’s Jazz Alley this Thursday 2/7 through Sunday 2/10.  They’re also featured on the première of KCTS9′s new program “Pie” airing this Thursday at 7pm.

Hear more great Cuban music on Jazz Caliente, Thursday afternoons at 2pm on KPLU’s Mid Day Jazz.