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Charles Mingus: Landmark Albums 1956–1960

[3 CDs]

Charles Mingus was a double bassist, pianist composer and bandleader, and a significant proponent of the idea of collective improvisation, who brought a personal and uniquely distinctive musical approach to jazz. Songs on this 3-CD collection include “A Foggy Day,” “Love Chant,” “Haitian Fight Song,” “Tonight at Noon,” “Passions of a Woman Loved,” and more. (Acrobat)

3CD# MOB912420 $19.99

Jazz on a Summer’s Day DVD

This precursor to Monterey Pop and Woodstock is the granddaddy of all concert films, a chronicle of the 1958 Newport, Rhode Island Jazz Fest where music greats like Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, Anita O’Day, Chuck Berry, Mahalia Jackson, George Shearing, Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, and Dinah Washington gave electrifying performances. Songs include “Blue Monk,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “Catch as Catch Can,” “Tiger Rag,” and more. (Kino Classics)

1DVD# MOB251437 $17.99

Blue Train – The Complete Masters / John Coltrane [2 CDs]

John Coltrane’s Blue Train: The Complete Masters includes a bonus disc of alternate and incomplete takes (4 of which have never been released). The 2 CD set comes with a bound booklet featuring session photos by Francis Wolff and an essay by Coltrane expert Ashley Kahn. (Blue Note)

2CD# MOB062031 $29.99

Late Night Jazz / Various Artists

Our second jazz collection is deliberately easy listening; relaxing and enjoyable, with strong melodies and a gentle swing. Sinatra, Holiday, Ella, Nat and many more stars in possibly the ultimate fantasy night club program! Tracks include “Sweet Lorraine” (Frank Sinatra), “Dream A Little Dream” (Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong), “September Song” (Sarah Vaughan), “I Can’t Get Started” (Nat King Cole), and more. 20 fantastic tracks! (Gift of Music)

1CD# GCDG1195 $16.99

Two Continents, One Groove / T.S. Monk

Monk, also known as “Toot”, leads his sextet with an innovative and dynamic approach. Since 1992, the drummer has worked exclusively with his co-players, making the sound of the sextet incredibly tight. The seven songs on the album are taken from two performances at two similar jazz rooms over a two-year period. Monk has taken his place in the pantheon of jazz royalty, to which he was born.

(Storyville)

1CD# SVL1018530 $15.99

Cab Calloway: The Hits Collection 1930–1956 [2 CDs]

This excellent 48-track, 2-CD set features Cab Calloway releases on the Brunswick, Victor, Variety, Vocalion, Okeh, Columbia and ABC-Paramount labels which were credited with chart positions, plus a few bonus tracks. Those 45 hits include the No. 1 “Minnie The Moocher” and the Top 5 hits “Kickin’ The Gong Around”, “St. James Infirmary”, “Tickeration”, “Moonglow”, “Angels With Dirty Faces”, and “The Jumpin’ Jive”. (Acrobat)

2CD# MOB342227 $16.99

Peace / Chet Baker

Trumpet player Chet Baker (1929–1988) came to sudden fame as partner of Gerry Mulligan in the early fifties. His clear tone and his subdued, lyrical manner became hallmarks of West Coast cool jazz. Recorded in 1982, Peace is a lovely example of his intimate combo work. “There are many Chet Baker recordings from his final decade and his true fans will want to pick up this one.” (Scott Yanow, All Music Guide). (Yellowbird)

1CD# YEB-9225 $14.99

Origin / Joey Alexander

Joey Alexander presents his label debut for Mack Avenue Records, entitled Origin—his first album of all originals. The effusive pianist is joined on his new release by a stellar coterie of players including Chris Potter (sax), Larry Grenadier (bass), Kendrick Scott (drums) and Gilad Hekselman (guitar). The album was recorded at Sear Sound, June 23–24, 2021 and mixed at The Mud Room. (Mack Avenue)

1CD# MAC1198 $19.99

Kind of Blue / Miles Davis [2 CDs]

Miles Davis’ magnum opus Kind of Blue is still considered by any to be one of the greatest albums of all time. Starring Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb, Kind of Blue has held onto it’s status as an album that crosses genres, and speaks to generations. The Kind of Blue 50th Anniversary Legacy Edition offers the complete studio sessions on 2 CDs. (Sony)

2CD# 88697271052 $15.99

The Best of New Orleans Jazz / Various Artists

New Orleans Jazz has a long and rich history. The highlights of New Orleans Jazz are here brought together in a single album which celebrates those early years: the good tunes, foot-stomping rhythms and rich harmonies which marked out jazz as a unique new art form. Authentic ensembles are featured, including Louis Armstrong & His Dixieland Sever, Kid Ory & His Band, Jelly Roll Morton’s Red Hot Peppers, and many more. (Gift of Music)

1CD# CCLCDG1296 $17.99

Live at Montreux 1969 / Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald’s Live At Montreux 1969 features the First Lady of Song backed by the Tommy Flanagan Trio performing a set combining contemporary tracks, such as “Sunshine Of Your Love” and “Hey Jude” alongside classics like “I Won’t Dance,” “That Old Black Magic,” and a host of others. Available on CD for the first time. Frank de la Rosa –bass / Tommy Flanagan – piano / Ed Thigpen – Drums / Ella Fitzgerald –vocals (Mercury)