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As both a jazz and classical master of the guitar, Byrd introduced fascinating and unique interpretations of all manner of standards. This collection of 24 key Columbia recordings from the '60s... more

Reaching #13 pop—just as its platinum predecessor, "Headhunters," did—"Thrust" ('74) is a jazz-funk tour-de-force: the four epic jams "Palm Grease" (an R&B hit), "Actual Proof," "Butterfly" and... more

A panoramic snapshot of UK jazz from the mid-'50s 'to the arrival of the British Invasion! Though the influence of Monk, Bird and Diz looms large, this is a creative and exciting jazz sound that came... more

This superstar producer/arranger—famed for his work with Sinatra, Kool & the Gang, Björk and countless others—put out these LPs in '80 and '82. Along with the R&B hit "Happy Hour," dance hit "Night... more