Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than half a century. Jazz Violin Session was... more

The revered "Bitches Brew" and Return to Forever drummer began his solo career in stellar fashion with this 1975 LP. A certified fusion classic showing off Lenny's compositional talents and... more

Bennie Maupin and drummer Alphonse Mouzon back Herbie beautifully on this direct-to-disc Tokyo recording from '79. Solid grooves and bold electronic explorations intertwine on Butterfly; Shiftless... more

This 1974 two-record set (here on one CD) has the key cuts from Herbie's Warner Bros. LPs Crossings, Mwandishi and Fat Albert Rotunda. Herbie and co. take funk into outer space on these bold,... more

RCA put these out in '81 and '83, reaching the pop charts with both. His own versions of Mountain Dew; Pins and Needles; Hello Walls, and Both Sides Now join his unforgettable Funny How Time Slips... more

Subtitled The Atlantic Years, this baby was originally issued as a two-record set by Atlantic in '73. It's a comprehensive look at Freddie's recordings for the label, and this is its first time ever... more

Another famous trumpet tone—that of Snooky Young—is heard on this album, which hit the charts in October 1977. They play Portrait of Jenny; Rainy Day Song; Tucson Stomp; From Now On; the title song,... more

Originally released in 1973, this collection rounds up the crucial Atlantic cuts by one of the most innovative, illustrious groups in jazz. You get 15 tracks from 13 albums; here's its double-disc CD... more

Some 20 years after forming, the MJQ sounded as fresh and inspired as ever on this 1972 Atlantic LP, which fans have long requested to come out on CD. Their remarkable interpretations of What Now My... more

The group was in top swinging form on this 1963 Atlantic LP, trading solos over four fine originals by pianist John Lewis as well as a sweet version of Mean to Me and the beautiful Villa-Lobos piece... more