Available for the first time since '81, this Japan-only LP finds the legendary alto saxophonist posing as the presenter (due to contractual obligations). In fact, he leads a stellar band anchored by... more

When Jaco Pastorius solo debut appeared in 1976, a new standard in both jazz and the electric bass guitar was born. Many of the the tracks on that eponymous album had their genesis two years earlier... more

This much-talked-about series of Japan-only LPs continues with this 1980 album, which finds Art's alto sax flanked by trumpeter Jack Sheldon and a fine piano-bass-drums rhythm section. Unavailable... more

Maynard split this 1982 LP between new originals and jazz standards—and even does the vocal on a lovely reading of "As Time Goes By." That joins "Take the ‘A' Train," "Admiral's Horn," "Latino... more

One of the great enduring figures in blues and R&B, Bobby has seen a much-deserved resurgence lately, headlining festivals and basking in admiration and respect everywhere he goes. This new anthology... more