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True Blue Music Picks
Small Group Swing Essentials
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| Bunny Berigan : The Complete Parlophone Sessions |
| Once part of a larger Mosaic set, this single CD covers the three excellent and historically significant sessions that Berigan participated in during December 1935 for the British Parlophone label, all newly transferred with superior sound.
#1-6: BUD FREEMAN AND HIS WINDY CITY FIVE: Bunny Berigan (tp), Bud Freeman (cl, ts), Claude Thornhill (p), Eddie Condon (g), Grachan Moncur (b), Cozy Cole (d).
#7-13: MILDRED BAILEY AND HER ALLEY CATS: Bunny Berigan (tp), Johnny Hodges (as), Teddy Wilson (p), Grachan Moncur (b), Mildred Bailey (vcl). #14-18: BUNNY BERIGAN AND HIS BLUE BOYS: Bunny Berigan (tp), Edgar Sampson (cl, as), Eddie Miller (cl, ts), Cliff Jackson (b), Grachan Moncur (b), Ray Bauduc (d). |
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| Eddie Lockjaw Davis : Cookbook, Vol. 1 (Rudy Van Gelder Remaster) |
Flutist-tenor and baritone saxophonist Jerome Richardson was added to Eddie Lockjaw Davis's quartet with organist Shirley Scott, bassist George Duvuvier and drummer Arthur Edgehill for several sessions in 1958. The result was a steady diet of great standards and swinging bluesy originals that produced four albums: three volumes of "The Eddie Lockjaw Davis Cookbook" and "Smokin'". Lockjaw's gruff sound, emotive style and irresistible swing are infectious. Great stuff.
Newly remastered by Rudy Van Gelder. |
| 1 CD |
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$12.98
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| Eddie Lockjaw Davis : Very Saxy (Rudy Van Gelder Remaster) |
| Lockjaw's quartet with Shirley Scott, George Duvivier and Arthur Edgehill is joined by Coleman Hawkins, Arnett Cobb and Buddy Tate for five incredible and exciting performances by masters of swing and blues. This is an historic meeting of four of the truly great big-toned swing tenor men. |
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| Duke Ellington : Intimacy Of The Blues |
| Half of the disc features a wonderful 1967 octet with Cat Anderson, Lawrence Brown, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Ellington, John Lamb and Rufus Jones performing Strayhorn's title tune and 5 marvelous Ellington pieces that comprise "The Combo Suite." The balance of these small group sides were recorded in 1970 and range from new pieces like "Noon Mooning," "Rockochet" and "Tippy-toeing Through The Jungle Garden" to classics like "All Too Soon." Gonsalves and Lawrence Brown and the principal soloists and Ellington experiments with various combinations, sometimes using two bassists or adding Wild Bill Davis on organ. |
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| Edmond Hall : Petite Fleur |
| This 1959 United Artists session features this great clarinetist in a stellar quartet with Ellis Larkins, Milt Hinton and Jimmie Crawford. On three selections, including a brilliant six-tune Ellington Medley, the are joined by trumpeter Emmett Berry and trombonist Vic Dickenson. |
| 1 CD |
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| Lionel Hampton : Complete Quartets And Quintets w/ O. Peterson |
| These 1953-4 sessions by Lionel Hampton with Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and Buddy Rich are gathered in this 5-disc set of masterful small group swing. They are joined by Buddy DeFranco on CD 3 and Herb Ellis on CD 4, #11 & 12 and CD 5. The 50 selections include 2 previously unissued tracks and 3 takes issued only on 78. The 50-page booklet includes photos by Herman Leonard and essays by Brian Priestley and Francis Davis. |
| 5 CDs |
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$79.98
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| Bill Harris : Bill Harris And Friends |
| Bill Harris was a highly unique modern trombone soloist who came to fame in Woody Herman's band. This 1957 quintet date with Ben Webster, Jimmy Rowles, Red Mitchell and Stan Levey is the definitive session of his scant discography as a leader. Harris and Webster connect beautifully on outstanding standards like "It Might As Well Be Spring" and "I Surrender Dear." |
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| Illinois Jacquet : Jumpin' At Apollo |
| All 23 Apollo sides cut by Jacquet in 1945-47 at the height of his powers and popularity. These octet and sextet recordings include Joe Newman, Leo Parker, Bill Doggett, Freddie Green and Charles Mingus. Wynonie Harris sings two tunes (#16 & 17). Added to the original 18 masters are 5 alternates that appeared on French or U.S. LP issues. |
| 1 CD |
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| Illinois Jacquet : The Complete RCA Victor Recordings |
| Once part of a larger Mosaic set, this CD covers all 18 tunes that Illinois Jaquet recorded for RCA between 1947 and 1950.
(A) Russell Jacquet, Joe Newman (tp), J.J. Johnson (tb), Illinois Jacquet (ts), Leo Parker (bari), Sir Charles Thompson (p), Al Lucas (b), Shadow Wilson (d). NYC December 18, 1947
(B) Russell Jacquet, Joe Newman (tp), J.J. Johnson (tb), Illinois Jacquet (ts), Leo Parker (bari), Sir Charles Thompson (p), John Collins (g), Al Lucas (b), Shadow Wilson (d). NYC December 19, 1947
(C) Russell Jacquet, Joe Newman (tp), Henry Coker (tb), Illinois Jacquet (ts), Maurice Simon (bari, ts), John Lewis (p), Al Lucas (b), Jo Jones (d).
LA April 6, 1949
(D) Russell Jacquet, Joe Newman (tp), Henry Coker (tb), Ray Perry (as), Illinois Jacquet (ts), Maurice Simon (bari), Cedric Haywood (p), Al Lucas (b), Shadow Wilson (d), Joe Bailey (vcl). NYC December 14, 1949
(Q) Russell Jacquet (tp, vcl), Joe Newman (tp), Henry Coker (tb), Ray Perry (as), Illinois Jacquet (ts), Maurice Simon (bari), Cedric Haywood (p), Al Lucas (b), Shadow Wilson (d), Sid McKinney (vcl). NYC May 22, 1950 |
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| Ray Nance : Body And Soul |
| One of Ray Nance's few sessions as a leader, this 1969 Solid State album brings together a cast from all eras of jazz with Tiny Grimes and Tommy Lucas on guitars, Jaki Byard or Roland Hanna on piano, Carl Pruitt on bass and Steve Little on drums. Tenor saxophonist Brew Moore is on two selections. Highlights include the little known Ellington composition "Guitar Amour", "Take The A Train" and the title tune. |
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| Ike Quebec : It Might As Well Be Spring (Rudy Van Gelder Remaster) |
| Two weeks after Ike Quebec recorded his comeback album Heavy Soul for Blue Note, he was back at the Van Gelder studio with same band (Freddie Roach, Milt Hinton and Al Harewood), making a second album. The confidence paid off because It Might As Well Be Spring is every bit the classic the first album proved to be. Quebec's big-toned, vulnerable tenor playing is a thing to behold, as his heart-stopping version of the title tune, "Lover Man" and "Willow Weep For Me" attest. "Easy - Don't Hurt" is one of his blues masterpieces. |
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| Paul Quinichette : Like Basie |
| This 1959 Basie-flavored date, originally issued on United Artists Records the vice-pres with a full trumpet section (Sweets Edison, Snooky Young, Shad Collins and Dick Vance), trombonist Al Grey, pianist-arranger Nat Pierce, guitarist Freddie Green, bassist Eddie Jones and drummer Jo Jones. |
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| Django Reinhardt : Djangology |
| The marathon 1949 sessions in Rome by Django and Stephane Grappelli produced an amazing body of music inlcuding originals from their Hot Club Quintet days. Twenty-three of the best performances have been gathered on this newly remastered CD. |
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| Art Tatum : Complete Capitol Recordings |
| All 20 solo sides that this genius recorded for Capitol in 1949 plus his eight trio sides from 1952 with Everett Barksdale and Slam Stewart (CD 2 #7-14). An added bonus is a promotional intreview for the label done with Paul Weston. Great Tatum! |
| 2 CDs |
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$26.98
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| Various Artists : Complete Jazz At The Philharmonic Concerts Verve 44-49 (10 |
| A definitive compilation featuring all of the legendary JATP concert series produced by Norman Granz from the very first show in 1944 through 1949. Included are such historic moments as Illinois Jacquet's wailing tenor on "Flying Home," Charlie Parker's masterpiece on "Lady Be Good," Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" and tenor summits with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. More than two hours of previously unissued music including a vocal by Pres, Ella recreating her hit "A-Tisket A-Tasket" and a version of "Body And Soul" by Hawk. Also featured are Roy Eldridge, Buck Clayton, Willie Smith, Flip Phillips, Mary Lou Williams, Mel Powell, Nat Cole, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich among others. Includes rare photos and a new interview with Norman Granz. |
| 10 CDs |
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$179.98
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| Ben Webster : Soulville |
| Best known for its aptly named title tune, this 1957 date with Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Stan Levey has a healthy helping of magnificent ballads like "Time On My Hands," "Where Are You" and "Ill Wind." The real surprise on this CD reissue is the three bonus tracks from the session on which Ben replaces Peterson at the piano, which was his first professional instrument. The newly remastered Verve Master Edition boasts greatly improved sound. |
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