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THIAGO DE MELLO: Celebrating Our Time To Remember
Latin jazz for those who really enjoy rich melodies under sweet harmonies.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $14.97
LATIN GIANTS OF JAZZ: The Latin Giants Play The Music Of The Palladium...Tito Lives
A band based and founded on the tradition of the Tito Puente Big Band and Concert Orchestras.
Recommended if you like Tito Puente.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
ENSEMBLE FISFÜZ: Yakamoz
Oriental jazz: The German-Turkish trio combines Oriental tone colors and the peculiarity of modern scales creatively with the most diverse rhythms to convey their unlimited joy.
MP3 price: $9.99
WHIRLED NEWS: Bugbear
A killer balance of writing and improvising by and for people who aren't afraid of the jazz police.
DAVID FRIESEN & JOHN STOWELL: Through the Listening Glass
Bassist David Friesen and guitarist John Stowell (with saxophonist Gary Campbell) cook up some tasty originals on this classic Inner City re-release, voted as one of the ten best jazz albums of the decade for the 1970s by the Los Angeles Examiner.
CD price: $16.95
AZYMUTH: Azimuth
This disc takes us right back to the beginning of the story of Azymuth with possibly their finest album ever with its combination of jazz, funk rock and samba originally recorded in 1973.
CD price: $16.00
WILL PATTON: Peripherique
Gypsy jazz and Brasilian grooves played on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, string bass, flute, clarinet and percussion- features legendary gypsy guitarist, Ninine Garcia of Paris.
Recommended if you like Mike Marshall, David Grisman.CD price: $15.00
DREW PAGE: Lonesome Horn
Jazz Clarinet by artist Drew Page features great standards -Stardust, Deep Purple-Body And Soul-Ghost Of A Chance and more.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
MICHAEL ALLEN HARRISON/PATRICK LAMB: At Midnight
Two of the most sought after musicians in the Northwest invite you to experience their new duet CD of piano and soprano saxophone; beautiful new original songs by Patrick and Michael with arrangements of Pachabel's "Canon", and "Imagine" by John Lennon.
MP3 price: $15.00
OSCAR ALEMAN: Oscar Aleman Y Los Cinco Caballeros
This singer, dancer, entertainer, and guitarist extraordinaire is featured in this classic recording
Recommended if you like Django Reinhardt.CD price: $17.00
OSCAR ALEMAN: Con Ritmos de Brasil
In the 1930's, having discovered American Jazz via Eddy Lang and Joe Venuti, Oscar moved to Paris where he was immediately hired by Josephine Baker to lead her band, the Baker Boys at the Cafe de Paris.
Recommended if you like Django Reinhardt.
OSCAR ALEMAN: Grandes Exitos Volume 2
The legendary Oscar Marcelo Aleman: singer, dancer, entertainer, and guitarist extraordinaire.
Recommended if you like Django Reinhardt.CD price: $17.00
OSCAR ALEMAN: Nada Mas Que Un Poquito De Swing
the legendary Oscar Marcelo Aleman: singer, dancer, entertainer, and guitarist extraordinaire.
Recommended if you like Django Reinhardt.
PAPA JOHN KOLSTAD: Papa John Kolstad and the Hot Club of East Lake
Debut recording of legendary folk and blues artist, Papa John Kolstad with The Hot Club of East Lake which grew out of informal sessions at Molly Quinn's Pub in South Minneapolis.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
LARRY CARLTON: Greatest Hits Rerecorded
Sixteen-time Grammy nominee, Three-time Grammy winner and All-time guitar great, Larry Carlton, has 26 albums to his credit and has performed on over 100 albums that have gone Gold or Platinum.
CD price: $18.95
THE MASTERS OF MUSIC BIG BAND: Ron Kischuk & The Masters of Music Big Band
Classic big band music by Detroit's most well known performers directed by Yamaha jazz trombone artist Ron Kischuk. A full Kenton like big band sound. Playing difficult arrangements from the greatest big bands and their writers, Tonight Show Band, Maynard
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $11.99
LAUREL ZUCKER AND MARK DELPRIORA: Pollock Plays Jazz for flute and guitar
A unique flute and guitar recording that explores interesting cross-styles between jazz and new classical music of flute and guitar. Jackson Pollack, painter, serves as an inspiration for the exciting music of Jack Perla. Jack Perla says "Laurel Zucker an
Recommended if you like James Galway, Laurel Zucker.CD price: $15.97 / MP3 price: $15.97
TED UNSETH AND THE AMERICANA CLASSIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA: 20th Anniversary Concert with Benny Waters
Special Guests for this album: 91 year-old Benny Waters--he blew everyone away. Also the best Stride Piano specialist ever, Butch Thompson; and Duke Ellington Orchestra alumna, Shirley Witherspoon. Unique repertoire, found nowhere else in the world.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
MÁRCIO TUBINO: Fresta Do Olho
Modern Brazilian jazz with traditional roots
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
BRIAN PETERS AND PAUL WERTICO: Ampersand
7 time Grammy winner Paul Wertico teams up with multi-instrumentalist Brian Peters to create one of the most ambitious records ever released. The spirit of instrumental rock from the 1960s meets the sounds of today.
MP3 price: $14.97
WYCLIFFE GORDON AND THE SBS ALL-STAR BAND: A Tribute To Storyville
Traditional New Orleans Jazz from one of the legends.
CD price: $14.99
VARIOUS: A Chicago Jazz Tour
Get a taste of Chicago's current jazz scene - includes trad., modern, hybrid, and beyond.
CD price: $12.97
THE CARY BROWN TRIO: The Cary Brown Trio
Lyrical acoustic jazz piano trio featuring originals and arrangements of both classical and standard repertoire.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
MR. CARROLL HUBBARD: Jazz Violin for Flying High
Legendary (particularly in the southwestern USA) jazz violinist Mr. Carroll Hubbard, who successfully straddled pop, jazz, classical and country music styles, shows his exhilarating jazz side in this great collection of 14 instrumental songs.
Recommended if you like Stéphane Grappelli, Joe Venuti.CD price: $14.95
MARSHALL GILKES: Lost Words
Exciting, original, modern compositions influenced by many styles performed by world-class musicians.
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
HAFEZ MODIRZADEH: The People's Blues
With Modirzadeh's (a.k.a. Modir) second release, his broad vision of jazz and world musics continues with a unique collection that creatively combines Afro-American practices with Indonesian, Indian, West African, and Persian traditional forms.
CD price: $12.97
BOB JAMES TRIO: Explosions
Prior to Bob James' success on the commercial music market in the 1970’s, in 1965 he recorded a unique Avant Garde album for the ESP-Disk label. The release is a tone painting of sounds from the quiet to the gentle abstract.
CD price: $15.99
NEW YORK ART QUARTET: New York Art Quartet
A well rounded group with a personnel line up of Roswell Rudd-trombone, John Tchicai-alto sax, Lewis Worrell-bass, Milford Graves-drums, and poetry recitation by Imamu Amiri Baraka aka Leroy Jones.
CD price: $15.99
GENI SKENDO & DOMINIK WANIA: Portraits Shakuhachi & Piano Duets
This album combines several genres, including Japanese folk songs & originals, all incorporating jazz improvisation. The album features the japanese bamboo flute, the shakuhachi, and the piano.
Recommended if you like shakuhachi.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
DAVID FRIESEN & JOHN STOWELL: Other Mansions
Bassist David Friesen teams up with guitarist John Stowell in one of their many successful jazz duo endeavors on this classic Inner City re-release, featuring eight original songs by Friesen.
Recommended if you like Eddie Gomez, Jim Hall.CD price: $16.95
THE JAZZ MARAUDERS: Space For Rent
Rich in melodies using fun festive beats from around the world. They call it jazz, but probably not as you've heard it before: it makes you want to dance and sing.
Recommended if you like Miles Davis, Paquito D'Rivera.CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
DORI CAYMMI: Cinema: A Romantic Vision
Cinema Favorites in Brazilian jazz
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
NATHAN TANOUYE & THE LAS VEGAS JAZZ CONNECTION: The Russ Freeman Project II-" Remembering Russ"
A big band plus strings new renditions of Russ Freeman bebop classics featuring songs and instrumentals.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
KITTYHAWK: Not a Moment Too Soon
Jazz, Rock, World with strong themes and melodies
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
DRY JACK: Whale City
Brothers Chuck and Rich Lamb (keyboards and bass, respectively) and their New York-based jazz-fusion ensemble on their second release for Inner City Records.
Recommended if you like Chick Corea, Return to Forever.CD price: $16.95
DRY JACK: Magical Elements
Brothers Chuck and Rich Lamb (keyboards and bass, respectively) and their New York-based jazz-fusion ensemble on their first release for Inner City Records.
CD price: $16.95
EAKEN PIANO TRIO: Gershwin For Three
Crossover classical/jazz with an elegant, intimate acoustic chamber music feel. All original instrumental arrangements of some of George Gershwins most famous music.
CD price: $12.97
BLOW & ORDER: Dive'n'Rave
Techno music combined with brass music and performed from a marching band ---- techno brass with 6 tubas, 6 trombones, 6 trumpets, 8 big drums and a drum machine.
Recommended if you like Brassband.CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
AARON NOVIK: The Samuel Suite/ Dancing Into One
Beautiful, sad and melodic Jewish avant chamber jazz, heavy on strings, brass, reeds and lush arrangements.
Recommended if you like John Zorn, Eyvind Kang.CD price: $12.97
BEBO FERRA & PAOLINO DALLA PORTA: Aria
A magical duet between classical and acoustic guitarist Bebo Ferra and double bass player Paolino Dalla Porta. “This is a great example of the art of the musical duet.” - Ralph Towner
Recommended if you like Paolo Fresu.CD price: $12.97
GERGO BORLAI: Sausage
One of the most talented jazz drummers of Hungary. All kinds of music styles make their appearance on his second solo album.
CD price: $17.97
PETER SZENDOFI: TriAngel
The first solo album of one of the greatest Hungarian jazz drummers, featuring a special guest, the bass player Gary Willis, who played with Wayne Shorter, and founded the band Tribal Tech with the guitarist Scott Henderson.
CD price: $17.97 / MP3 price: $17.97
ANDY BALLANTYNE LARGE ENSEMBLE: The Sum Of The Parts
Noted saxophonist/composer Andy Ballantyne's debut recording as a leader defines the new genre "omnivore jazz". Influences range from Aaron Copeland to Charles Mingus to Ornette Coleman to the Beatles.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
JACK BRASS BAND: Traditionally Speaking
This 3rd CD has them paying homage to traditional New Orleans Jazz, and brass bands - liner notes and kudos by the director of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
CD price: $13.00
SASHA AND THE NEW LIGHT QUINTET: The Assembler
Jazz that reminds you of the bebop era. An amazing duo of walter fogg on trumpet and chris credit on sax. Hard to listen to this record and not tap you're foot
TRUE NORTH BRASS: Beginning to See the Light
Featuring Guido Basso, they have added even more repertoire to the quintet literature that appeals to contemporary, classical and jazz fans.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
MICHAEL DEASE: Dease Bones
This multiple award-winning jazz trombone ensemble presents many of New Yorks finest slidemen in a variety of grooves and moods.
Recommended if you like Slide Hampton, J. J. Johnson.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
PETER PAULSEN: Change Of Scenery
These pieces all have an element of "groove" and improvisation within a "through composed" framework inspired by modern classical chamber music.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
BLUE ISLAND TRIO: Resonance
Foot-stomping Hawaiian-bluegrass, haunting, blues-inflected melodies and a twisted rhythmic sensibility characterize the Blue Island Trio’s music. With compelling original compositions, Tim Tweedale sees just how far he can stretch instrumental music.
Recommended if you like David Lindley, Ben Harper.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
RED HOT CHACHKAS: Spice It Up!
Hot and jumpin' Klezmer music, infused with hints of jazz, bluegrass, Irish, reggae, and classical music. Good for all ages.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
NICK ROSSI SET: On The Outset
A genuine, authentic jazz experience. Not an homage to the classic jazz of the likes of the Grant Green, Lou Donaldson, John Patton collaborations but rather, executing their own vision and being true to the spirit of their own souls.
CD price: $10.00
LUIS MUNOZ: Vida
World/Jazz from Costa Rican composer/percussionist. ACAM AWARD ( 2006 producer/compooser of the year)
MP3 price: $18.00
DWAYNE KERR: Higher Calling
A musical venture combining neo soul, funk,r&b with smooth jazz. A heavy dose of groove with a pinch of the unexpected spicey, sweet flavor that only the flute can deliver. Guest appearences by Erykah Badu and Kirk Whalum.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $11.00
SUNNY DAZE: Eclectric
Blends of jazz, hip-hop, jam band grooves, funk, and latin music delivered by a group of talented veteran instrumentalists.
CD price: $11.97 / MP3 price: $11.97
BRANDON LEE: From Within
A straight ahead jazz album that features the new jazz artist Brandon Lee on the trumpet, as well as his original compositions and arrangements. This style is coming out of the tradition of jazz music; swing and the blues.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ERIC PERSON: Rhythm Edge
All that you love about modern creative music is here in Rhythm Edge. This is Eric Person & Meta-Four's most complete statement.
CD price: $14.98 / MP3 price: $10.00
DANIEL MESSINA TRIO: El Sol Sale
A most appropriate title for Daniel Messina’s production. An exceptionally positive and relaxed mood was created on this recording of 11 delightfully melodious Messina compositions.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
ALEX VELEY: Maconha Baiana
An international cinematic and visceral exploration of sound that combines the early-seventies jazz-funk fusion of Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis with the psychedelic rock of Pink Floyd and Funkadelic.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
MARC LIEBESKIND QUARTET: Uma Chamada Brasileira
Contemporary creative jazz with smooth harmonies, all original compositions with lyrics improvisations.Featuring Matthieu Michel, Marc Bertaux, Marcel Papaux.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
THE MIKE PETRONE TRIO: Blue
After eight years, a new piano trio recording by Mike Petrone, whose legendary 1996 "A Lot Like Us" trio recording is considered a classic worldwide. The critics say " a swing poet like Bill Evans, but with playfulness and a sense of humor."
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $14.97
THE NEW WORLD JAZZ COMPOSERS OCTET: No Place To Hide
The debut recording of this critically acclaimed Boston based ensemble comprised of New England's first call players. Music written expressly for this group.
CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $13.97
CULLEN KNIGHT: LOOKING UP (Deal With It)
Classic Jazz and Afro-Cuban Jazz featuring: Cullen Knight, Newman Taylor Baker, Kenny Barron, Bootsie Barnes, Bobby Durham, Charles Fambrough, Monnette Sudler, and a host of others.
CD price: $19.99 / MP3 price: $5.99
ZACK LIPTON: First Steps
"A compelling declaration of artistic direction and aesthetic conception that is refreshingly different from the current status quo of irrelevant virtuosic technique."
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
BARBARA DENNERLEIN: Change Of Pace
A symphonic experience - a symbiosis between jazz and classic: the first lady of the hammond organ and her jazz trio meet the German philharmonic orchestra.
CD price: $17.97 / MP3 price: $17.97
GAUDENCIO THIAGO DE MELLO: Another Feeling
"His compositions.are beautiful. But they are also gentle, hypnotic, bewitching and beguiling."- The Boston Globe "When I heard Mr. Thiago de Mello play his works on the guitar, I was truly amazed. His perfect conception of harmony in coordination
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $8.99
3&: American Folk Song
Acoustic jazz in the style of ECM featuring piano, guitar, drums and bass with additional percussion and orchestral elements.
Recommended if you like Keith Jarrett, Yellowjackets.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
AL COHN: Al Cohn Meets Al Porcino
Al Porcino Big Band with tenor legend Al Cohn as guest
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
GROOVEYARD: Basic Instinct
Organ Combo with different saxophone players
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
KAREL ROESSINGH TRIO: kr3+
Piano trio original jazz with stellar and smooth performances by added special guests Gary Karr, Dan Lapp and Paul Wainright.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
NATE ROBINSON: Violin Classics
Romantic classics for the violin by Sibelius, Waxman, Paganini, Kreisler, and Gershwin.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
LARRY HAM: Carousel
This New York jazz piano trio has unique arrangements and some great new compositions-a critically acclaimed bop and modern jazz CD.
CD price: $15.00
JOE PAGE: Alaska Mando
Original mandolin compositions from contemporary bluegrass to Latin jazz by Alaska's premier mandolin player.
CD price: $11.99
SPOOKY ACTIONS: Quartet for the End of Time; Olivier Messiaen
Noted for applying jazz improvisational and textural techniques to non-jazz repertoire, Spooky Actions tackles the work of Olivier Messiaen. In this recording the ensemble has been expanded to accommodate an arrangement for Jazz Quintet.
CD price: $14.97
ALLAN SPENCER: Sprouts
An awesome new interpretation on all of our favorite classics. Allan Spencer has selected classical piano repertoire (plus some extras) and arranged it for Marimba Choir. Prepare yourself for the soul-resonating rosewood gifts of the marimba.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
MISHA PIATIGORSKY: Uncommon Circumstance
An award-winning jazz pianist that with his trio, fuses together urban grooves with his non-traditional jazz compositions, breaking down the boundaries between classical melodicisim and popular rhythms.
CD price: $15.97 / MP3 price: $15.97
VAN DJANGO: Tiptoe Trip
Gypsy jazz with a twist. Van Django's arrangements and original compositions draw on a galaxy of musical styles while remaining true to their primary influence the "Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France".
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
MANUEL DUNKEL: Darn That Dream
Well-constructed and melodic jazz played with intense drive and thought.
Recommended if you like John Coltrane, Michael Brecker.CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $15.99
EAST COAST STANDARDS TIME: Impressions
Beautiful instrumental originals and standards for your listening pleasure. Perfect jazz.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
CHRISTOPHER REDGATE: Oboe+ : Berio And Beyond
Exteme virtuoso, cutting edge contemporary classical music. An album that pushes the oboe to its limits.
Recommended if you like Heinz Holliger.CD price: $19.00
JORGE ESTRADA: Voices Of The Black Forest
Grammy winners Jimmy Haslip on Bass (Yellowjackets),Luis Conte on Percussion, Marco Da Costa (Maria Rita) on Drums and Sandro Albert from Brazil join mexican Pianist in this beautiful recording with rich harmonies and well crafted melodies.
CD price: $16.97 / MP3 price: $16.97
JAMES WESTFALL: Independent
The musicians featured on this recording were hand picked by Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, and Ron Carter, creating the 2004-2005 Thelonious Monk Institute; a group that toured and performed with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dianne Reeves.
Recommended if you like Milt Jackson, Stefon Harris.CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
POCKET CHANGE: Pocket Change
Hard hitting instrumental FUNK from seven Jazz and Fusion musicians.
CD price: $11.99 / MP3 price: $8.99
CHRISTIAN FINGER: Merge Into Beauty
Sophisticated, very melodic jazz music in the vein of ECM/Pat Metheny/Thelonious Monk, blended with classical (string quartet) and pop influences. Features Top Jazz Musicians.
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $15.99
ART FARMER, ZOOT SIMS, PHIL WOODS, LOUIS ARMSTRONG, AND OTHERS: The Liberty of Jazz (Unreleased recordings)
Mainstream jazz of the 50-ies and 60-ies
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $14.97
YOTAM ROSENBAUM: Balance
"I find this recording a beautiful flow of ideas, very personal and rich with a diverse musical scope and sound...The Ensemble is Fantastic, Bravo..." Joe Lovano (saxophonist and composer)
Recommended if you like Turtle Island String Quartet, Dave Samuels.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
PETE RODRIGUEZ: Mind Trip
Straight-ahead, contemporary jazz. Trumpet/flugelhorn quartet featuring tenor sax and trombone on certain tracks, playing mostly originals, ranging from aggressive uptempo to melodic medium tempo tunes. Selected as FINALIST in IMWS Competition
CD price: $14.99
PAUL REISLER AND BOBBY READ: Birth of a River
Original instrumentals from Paul Reisler of Trapezoid and Bobby Read of the Bruce Hornsby Band. "It climbs up the Blue Ridge and down to the bayou and back up the Himalaya's." Washington Post
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
STEPHAN BORMANN BAND: Songs From A Small Room
... It's like somebody just opened the window wide, that's how airy the songs sound that this quartet sends flying out of its "small room."
CD price: $16.95 / MP3 price: $16.95
SUMIKO FUKATSU: Sumiko En La Havana
Traditional Cuban music. Charanga style. And Afro Larin Jazz. She uses traditional wooden 5 keys flute.
Recommended if you like The José.CD price: $18.98
FRANK MACCHIA: Mo' Animals
Eclectic jazz for the 21st century- featuring Vinnie Colaiuta, Billy Childs, Dave Carpenter, Howard Levy, Grant Geissman, Bruce Fowler, Wayne Bergeron and more.
CD price: $13.98 / MP3 price: $10.98
DAVID MATHEWS: Down With It! LIVE
A hard-swinging, deeply soulful B-3 based collection, with an all-star band of San Francisco Bay Area musicians.
CD price: $16.97
JEREMY KITTEL: Jazz Violin
Vibrant contemporary jazz from an awesome young quintet and winner of the 2006 Detroit Music Awards for Outstanding Jazz Recording and Outstanding Jazz Composer.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
CALVIN OWENS: The House Is Burnin'
Big Band Blues at its finest. Calvin Owens is one of the worlds top Blues Trumpet players and was B.B. King's Grammy Award winning bandleader and arranger for many years in the early days of B.B. King's career.
CD price: $14.95 / MP3 price: $14.95
THE JAZZ FACTORY: field work
A sophisticated album of melodious jazz originals; a contemporary smooth sound rooted in the tradition featuring guitar and tenor saxophone. Beautiful ballads, edgy samba's and driving swings.
Recommended if you like John Abercrombie, Wayne Shorter.CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $14.99
MAURICE BROWN: Hip to Bop
Hip to Bop sublimely integrates the intricate improvisational burn of bebop with the pulsating rhythms of hip hop and R&B." -- John Murph, BETJ.com
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $14.99
JEFF BROOKS: One Take with the Jeff Brooks Quartet
Energetic, funky, original clarinet jazz.
CD price: $17.00 / MP3 price: $10.99
THE PIONEER CONSORT: World View
World Chamber Music: Tango to Django, Jazz to Rags, Classics to Bossa Nova; a synthesis of Jazz, Folk and Classical
CD price: $12.97
MARSH DONDURMA: Marsh Dondurma
A big, brassy, tasty mix of ethnic music, jazz and funk
CD price: $12.97
MARSH DONDURMA: New Flavors
A big, brassy, tasty mix of ethnic music, jazz and funk
Recommended if you like Goran Bregović, Youngblood Brass Band.CD price: $12.97
SIMON TEDESCHI AND IAN COOPER: Simon Tedeschi and Ian Cooper
Jazz, Classical, Gypsy, Dixieland, Folk, Crossover
CD price: $15.00
NO2: First Album
NO2 is a trio band consist of Co.ffay’s young jazz musicians: Kohei Ota, drums, his younger brother Yuji Ota, guitar, and Naoto Nishikawa, organ.
Recommended if you like Edward Van Halen.CD price: $8.00
DON LATARSKI: Acoustica Funkus
Acoustica Funkus is an imaginary group of bluegrass musicians that have gone sour. They have listened to one too many James Brown jams and after hearing the jazz/funk of Herbie Hancock, decided to try their hand at funk music.
CD price: $12.97
TAICHIRO KAWASAKI: Karatets
He started playing trumpet when he was 12 years old. After graduating from a university, he achieved the grand prix award at the 23rd Asakusa Jazz Contest.
CD price: $8.00
PIANAFIDDLE: Or Something Like That!
Improvising on the spot, drawing from genres as diverse as bluegrass, classical, ragtime, klezmer, and jazz.
Recommended if you like Mark O'Connor, Edgar Meyer.CD price: $16.00
COURT MAST: Sausalito Summer
A dash of Chuck Mangione + a pinch of Henry Mancini + a splash of Ramsey Lewis. And did we mention the strings? Gorgeous.
CD price: $15.95 / MP3 price: $11.95
RON KISCHUK: Ron Kischuk & The Masters Of Music Big Band Volume 2
Swinging big band music in a tribute to the great bands. Buddy Rich, Quincy Jones, Maynard Fergusen, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman & more.
Recommended if you like Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton.CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $11.99
RICKEY KELLY: Here's To Good People
Fantastic vibraphone jazz by Rickey Kelly and his stellar band on an eclectic album that features straight-ahead jazz.
Recommended if you like Lionel Hampton, Bobby Hutcherson.CD price: $12.50 / MP3 price: $12.50
SLIDE BY SLIDE TROMBONE QUARTET: Between Friends
An eclectic mix of Baroque, Dixieland and Jazz standards performed by our trombone quartet
CD price: $20.00
JORDI VILÀ QUINTET: Opus 3
A luscious exploration of Mingus.
Recommended if you like Mingus, DUKE ELLINTONG.CD price: $12.97
TOM JOHNSON'S SHARK: In Motion
Three horns, double bass and drums weave together to bring lyrical melodies and rich harmony at its most essential. Tender and delicate at times, Shark punches when it wishes to. Solid like funk, fluid like jazz.
Recommended if you like Dave Holland, Steve Coleman.CD price: $12.97
CAT TOREN BAND: Cat Toren Band
Original avant garde jazz, from beautiful melodies to angular improvizations.
CD price: $12.97
AKIKO TSURUGA: St. Louis Blues
Funky Jazz featuring New York City-based, Japanese Hammond organist Akiko Tsuruga.
CD price: $18.99
HUGO ALVES: Estranha Natureza
Although this is his first CD, Hugo Alves' talent shines through.
CD price: $12.00
HAFEZ MODIRZADEH: In Chromodal Discourse
"In Chromodal Discourse" (re-issued in 1996 by XDOT25 Productions) is Modirzadeh's first release with which he introduces a highly emotional, creative, and conceptual approach for two or more musical traditions to be integrated into one performance con
Recommended if you like John Coltrane, Joe Henderson.CD price: $12.97
RAY GUNTRIP AND TINA MAY: Out Of The Blue
Top British jazz musicians playing world class original tunes and arrangements, lyrics and vocals by singer with an international reputation--latin, blues, smooth, swing.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
ZED: You Are Here
Instrumental progressive jazz fusion quartet breathes life back into the genre with dynamic tracks that groove, ebb, and flow.
CD price: $11.95 / MP3 price: $11.95
HR BIG BAND: Pictures At An Exhibition & Echoes Of Aranjuez
Two popular "classics" of orchestral music in unusual arrangements for jazz big band, whose atmospherically dense and surprising tonal imagery lend both pieces the potential to become "classics" of the modern big band repertoire.
CD price: $18.00
CHRISTIAN HOWES . FEDERICO LECHNER . PABLO MARTIN: Klazyc
This album puts jazz flavors on traditional classical compositions.
CD price: $12.97
FORBIDDEN FLUTES: Take The L Train
An eclectic ensemble which pushes the boundaries of classical music, blending diverse musical styles from jazz, film music, and Radiohead cover tunes, to Bach and Mozart.
Recommended if you like Radiohead, Kronos Quartet.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
MARTIN BREINSCHMID: King Size
Swinging vibraphone music with guests; Oscar Klein & Hans Salomon
CD price: $13.97
CENNET JÖNSSON QUARTET: Antelope Dance
Original music inspired by West African and Balkan rhythms as well as Nordic jazz.
Recommended if you like Wayne Shorter, Dave Liebman.CD price: $13.99
PETE LEVIN: Certified Organic
The New York keyboard wizard and 30 year veteran of the jazz and pop scene returns to the cutting edge, pushing the envelope of the traditional organ trio with this high-energy set. Pete's roots are mainstream Jazz but this is not your father's organ trio
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $8.00
WLADIGEROFF BROTHERS & BAND: Wanderer in love
An ethno-jazz CD with Balkan folklore. VISIT www.bulgarianmusic.net
Recommended if you like Ivo Papasov, Theodosii Spassov.CD price: $15.90 / MP3 price: $12.97
CNY JAZZ ORCHESTRA *** COLLECTOR'S EDITION CD/DVD 2 DISC SET***: Then, Now & Again
Big band contemporary jazz for all ages. Includes the "Get Smart" theme, "All Things Considered", "Mr. Sandman" and more.
Recommended if you like Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Count Basie & His Orchestra.CD price: $21.95 / MP3 price: $9.99
ODIES WILLIAMS JAZZ QUINTET: Whats Up Doc?
Physician-Jazz Trumpet Player who studied with trumpet greats Donald Byrd and Eddie Henderson. Straight-ahead jazz with a superb quintet, including Carl Coan (Tenor & Soprano Sax), Jordan Baskin (Piano), Jake Vinsel (Bass) and Brian Ritter (Drums).
CD price: $14.97
OSCAR UTTERSTRÖM QUINTET: Home
Mixing jazz with rock and electronica this quintet is the ultimate experience in improvised music. Oscar's writing mixes his Swedish roots with the American jazz tradition giving the finished product a unique sound.
Recommended if you like Nils Petter Molvær, Erik Truffaz.CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
ANDY MARTIN & METROPOLE ORCHESTRA: Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra
A highly acclaimed cd recorded with the 60 piece metropole orchestra in the Netherlands, conducted by Rob Pronk and John Clayton.
CD price: $15.97 / MP3 price: $9.97
SOUNDSVILLE: Blues For Alice In Wonderland
Classic organ combo, bluesy with elements of rock
CD price: $16.00
CHRIS DEROSA: Broadway Jam
A strong group of New York musicians come together to give you a great mix of popular cover songs and enjoyable original compositions. Chris DeRosa, Steve Benson, Tony Ventura, and Chris Zimmer perform with energy and confidence you will immediately enjoy
MP3 price: $6.00
CHRIS DEROSA: Ism
A beautiful collection of compositions reminiscent of the late 70's early 80's ecm soundscapes.
MP3 price: $7.00
JEN KRUPA - LEIGH PILZER QUINTET: JLQ
Trombone and baritone saxophone playing jazz standards, selections from the Great American Songbook, and straight-ahead originals.
Recommended if you like Wycliffe Gordon, Gerry Mulligan - Bob Brookmeyer, Jimmy Knepper - Joe Temperley.MP3 price: $6.93
RICK WALD 16/NYC: Play That Thing
Unique modern big band comprised of some of NYC's most accomplished and creative jazz musicians. Fresh and interesting charts, superb ensemble playing, solos full of personality rather than cliches.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $9.00
LOUIS DURRA: What We Have
Quirky, soulful originals with great group interaction. Steeped in the jazz tradition, with some tongue-in-cheek departures (e.g. How To Pack A Suitcase)
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
HUGH BUCKLEY: Sketches of Now
Eight beautifully crafted original pieces from guitarist/composer Hugh Buckley.Leading a group of top notch musicians through a range of genres from straight ahead to comtempory jazz, tango, brazilian to soulful ballad.
Recommended if you like Pat Metheny, Vic Juris.CD price: $12.97
LOUIS DURRA: Dreaming
An unforgettable all-night session; an elegant take on familiar standards.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
PHIL COLLINGS TRIO: Music Room
Throw three of Australia's best improvisers in a room for a day with their instruments and a serious recording engineer and this is what you get. Interaction, story telling, lyricism and texture.
Recommended if you like Bill Frisell, Paul Motian.CD price: $16.00
EXTREME TRIO FEAT. ALEX SIPIAGIN: Grizzlies
Feat. Alex Sipiagin. (trumpet player with Michael Brecker's Tour Band, Maria Schneider, Chris Potter.) Great modern Jazz Sextet full of energy with original compositions. With very talented Russian piano player Regina Litvinova.
CD price: $12.97
ANNE METTE IVERSEN: Best Of The West + Many Places
Modern jazz fused with contemporary classical music. New york meets Scandinavia.
CD price: $24.99
RACHEL BADE-MCMURPHY: The Unspoken
Contemporary acoustic jazz music rooted in tradition; 11 original compositions which combine a classic vocal delivery (centered on the lyric or story) with the rhythmic and harmonic turbulence of progressive instrumental jazz.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.97
8 LEGGED MONSTER: 8 Legged Monster
A 9 piece jazz band that explores bebop, swing and modern jazz.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE: Prelude ... to Cora Featuring Aaron Parks , Walter Smith III , Joe Sanders , Justin Brown And Chris Dingman
A creative & highly original collection of mind opening - body bending music by 1st place Winner of 2007 Thelonious Monk trumpet Comp.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
DORI CAYMMI: Influencias
Cuddling Music? Gotta Try Brazilian. This is an internationally-known artist/songwriter/arranger/guitarist who is highly respected for creating his unique musical blend of pop, jazz and Brazilian elements.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
PROTEAN VISIONS: Watercolor Bridges
An accomplished young jazz quartet with a sound that fuses East Coast edginess and down home soul; a mix of Woody Shaw and ?uestlove.
Recommended if you like Miles Davis Quintet, Woody Shaw.CD price: $5.00 / MP3 price: $5.00
JERRY TILITZ / RALPH REICHERT: Back To Back
Expatriate trombonist Jerry Tilitz and saxophonist Ralph Reichert lead a fine Hamburg rhythm section in a memorable european recording date for the prestigeous Nagel Heyer label.
CD price: $19.95 / MP3 price: $9.95
CIRKESTRA: Swing
Swings like a carnie in a drunken brawl
Recommended if you like Astor Piazzolla, Fanfare Ciocărlia.CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $14.00
ALAN BAYLOCK JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Eastern Standard Time
East Coast modern big band at its finest. Incredible writing, impeccable band.
CD price: $20.00
GRANDDADDY MACK: Just a Note
Modern jazz, mostly uptempo, groovin, set the mood, rare, fantastic, smooth jazz.
Recommended if you like Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius.CD price: $13.00 / MP3 price: $13.00
JASPER BLOM QUARTET: Statue Of Liberty
One of Holland's premiere tenor saxophonists has teamed up with top guitarist Jesse Van Ruller, playing 8 originals in quartet form.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
ZERO HOUR: Out Of The Woods
Largly improvized chamber jazz quartet with a tango influence
CD price: $18.00
JAROMÍR HONZÁK QUARTET: A Question To All Your Answers
Classically inspired modern jazz.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
BILL DOGGETT: The Right Choice
The last album recorded by Jazz & Organ-based R&B Pioneer Bill Doggett. Features 'Honky Tonk Pt. 1 & 2' and others.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $10.97
TIM KLIPHUIS: Live In Glasgow
Stephane Grappelli's Swing favorites mixed with Celtic Folk tunes and Stevie Wonder. Recorded in the intimate surroundings of Glasgow's Cultural Centre Cafe Cossachok: one of the world's top Gypsy Jazz groups, swinging and live.
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $13.00
TREVOR WATKIS: Straight Ahead...Ride For Tone!
Modern, contemporary Jazz played with grace, taste and style.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
DANIEL LANTZ TRIO FEATURING STAFFAN HALLGREN: On The Tiles
The groovy jazz piano trio of Daniel Lantz and masterful flute player Staffan Hallgren take us on an exciting musical journey from jazz standards, blues, bebop, Latin American rhythms to 70's funk, world music and mystic Nordic folklore.
CD price: $14.99
LAMAR HARRIS: Groove Therapy (Limited Edition)
Gritty Soulful Talking Horn
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
PAT COIL SEXTET: Bird House
A wonderful jazz sextet with piano, bass, drums, sax, trumpet & trombone playing original compositions ranging from hard bop, soulful ballads, contemporary jazz, and latin/jazz.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
EASTWIND: Ever Thus
Featuring a modern but grooving jazz quintet exploring a wide range of moods and intensities. With a nod to mainstream jazz of the 60's, the original compositions are fresh and exciting.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
