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A decade after leaving Stan Kenton's band, trumpet virtuoso Maynard Ferguson was truly "ridin' high" as a solo artist. Released in 1966, Ridin' High (also known as Freaky) captures a pivotal moment... more

When Charles Mingus took the stage at Stuttgart's Liederhalle on April 28, 1964, the jazz world was undergoing a transformation-and Mingus was at the forefront. Known for his fiery creativity and... more

2 Disc Set. On a captivating night in April 1964, Stuttgart, Germany, became the epicentre of jazz innovation as Charles Mingus graced the stage with an ensemble of legendary talent. Known for his... more

Elaine Brown's 'Seize the Time' is a timeless musical and historical masterpiece that captivates both the heart and the mind. Released in 1969, at the height of the civil rights movement, this album... more

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"Founded in 1977 by Lionel Hampton, the Who's Who in Jazz label existed as a means to present to the world the best musicians that the jazz world had to offer. With Lionel chairing the recording... more

"This early solo album by trumpeter Arturo Sandoval was recorded in Madrid, Spain a few years before his defection from Cuba. Sandoval performs six high-power sides (five original compositions plus... more

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There are certain performers who are at their best no matter what they do. Hugo Montenegro is such a performer. An innovator, a trend setter, he is equally at home amongst TV or motion picture... more

American singer and actress Ethel Merman sings the hits from films including 'Anything Goes' (1934), 'Red, Hot and Blue!' (1936) and 'Stars in Your Eyes' (1939). Original compilation LP released in... more

The trumpet star closed out the '60s—a decade that was very good to him—with this 1969 LP. He plays "The Best Things in Life Are Free," "I Talk to the Trees," "I'm on My Way," "The First Thing You... more

Sonny Stitt's 1974 Cadet burner finds the bebop veteran tearing through a heavy electric rhythm section, locking his trademark bite into a deep soul-jazz groove. With Roland Hanna, Ron Carter, and a... more

Cut in 1968, this session catches a trumpeter at the height of his command. Showing impact and restraint in equal measure, Don's playing here is focused, unforced, and powered by years of bandstands,... more

Freddie Roulette brings his doubleneck lap steel to the front on 'Sweet Funky Steel', a sharp blend of blues and funk shaped with producer Harvey Mandel. A standout set from one of the most... more

Eddie Harris in peak creative form. Drawn from his early Vee-Jay period, this set captures the soul-jazz warmth, hard-bop bite, and boundary-pushing ideas that defined his rise to the forefront of... more

Forged over years of touring, brotherhood, and hard-earned trust, George Coleman's Octet arrives fully realized. This is an explosive first statement from a band driven by experience, discipline, and... more

Long before bossa nova found it's way into the American ear, Lonnie Sattin was already there. Recorded in Brazil with it's master musicians and shaped by Sattin's unmatched versatility, this album... more

Born on the road in Japan, Jazz Messengers '70 is the only recorded document of a short-lived but powerful Messenger lineup. With Blakey at the helm, the band reclaims classic repertoire with... more

Art Blakey's New Messengers blaze through hard-driving rhythms, soulful melodies, and breathtaking improvisation. Anchored by Keith Jarrett's virtuosic piano, Frank Mitchell's fiery sax, and Reggie... more

Here is Dizzy Gillespie's complete 1961 Monterey Jazz Festival performance, introduced by Diz as 'A Musical Safari'. This remarkable set reflects the quintet's working repertoire of the period,... more

On March 8, 1971, in Tokyo, Japan, an extraordinary musical encounter unfolded-one that would resonate through the worlds of jazz and improvisation. Pianist Mal Waldron and bassist Gary Peacock, two... more

In Concert' is a live album recorded at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Lecture Hall on Novemeber 9th, 1963. On this album the Trio of Thomas Sewell (bass), William Harris, Jr. (drums) and Charles Bell (piano)... more

One of the great trumpet virtuosos of the big-band and Dixieland scenes moved to instrumental pop in the '60s, and a long streak of hit singles and LPs followed. Here are 23 of the finest of those... more

2 Disc Set. Trumpet Master is a compilation album by the renowned American trumpeter Al Hirt, showcasing his exceptional skill and versatility across a selection of tracks that span various styles,... more

Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival, July 22nd 1982, this live album sees Dave Brubeck (piano), Bill Smith (clarinet), Randy Jones (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass) showcase some truly great... more