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Boundless improvisation plus deeply soulful grooves—that's the McCann sound that makes this 1972 LP such a rewarding odyssey. Yusef Lateef, Cornell Dupree, Bernard Purdie and Alphonse Mouzon join Les... 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

Remastered from original tapes. • Includes 8 previously unissued tracks. • Updated liner notes & photos from original album producer, Leroy Jodie Pierson. Legendary St. Louis blues vocalist,... more

Memphis legend Jim Dickinson led this 1979 endeavor, recording in theaters, studios and even artists' homes to capture the sounds and spirit of Memphis. This was made as a fundraiser for the radio... more

Second volume of previously unissued Art Pepper recordings finally available on CD & Digital! Second volume of previously unissued Art Pepper recordings finally available on CD First time on CD and... more

This Renaissance man (and pride of St. Louis) founded Nighthawk Records, co-produced most of their albums, is a noted scholar of blues and reggae and is a stellar singer and guitarist, to boot. This... 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

It was a night to remember, at Washington University on February 3, 1973, when these St. Louis blues legends—who began their lifelong friendship and collaborations in the '20s—came together for this... more