We at Bordersare proud of our deepselectionof jazztitles.

5o we're
verypleasedto presentthe 2002BordersJazzEssentials, a wide-rang-

Jrlf;H
- bebop,swing& everything I
ing list designedto helpyou startor enhanceyourlazzCDcollection.
Most of thesediscsare universallyacknowledged,

EllaFitzgerald,and JohnColtrane;
timelessmaster-
piecesfrom legendslike LouisArmstrong,BillieHoliday,MilesDavis,
still othersarepresent-day
by supremelytalentedsingersand musicianslike Cassandra
JoshuaRedman,and Diana Krall,who are dedicatedto carryinqon
classics
Wr'lson,

the richjazztradition.

Brighten Your Inbox with BordersMail

ln selectingour JazzEssentials,
we attemptedto coverthe gamut
from bebopandbig band standardsto the finestvocaland Latinjazz
BordersJazzis our monthlv email riff on one of America's
recordings,aswellasfusionandsmoothjazz.Onmanyof thesediscs,
greatestart forms.In addition to highlighting new and you'll enjoynoticeablyimprovedaudio quality,extensiveliner notes,
upcoming releases,
we'l1giveyou interviewsand tell you about and bonustracksnot availableon the originalvinyl releases.We've
orderedour )azzEssentialschronologically
in an attempt to giveyou
storepromotionsand specialoffers.BordersJazzkeepstime a senseof narrativethat conveysthe evolutionof a quintessentially
with the artistswho continueto reinventthe music. Americanformof expression.

, ,, r t lr r c w ' , l l t l l r ' , r t
S i g nu p f o r B o r d e rJsa z za n d o t h c r[ J o r r l c rM Enjoy our catalog,and keep an eye out for JazzEssentials
in
http://www.bordersstores.com/bordersmai
I BordersStores.
1 9 2 5 - 3 9 : S a t c hB
1 9 4 5 - 5 0 : TB
he
mi ogB
, a n d& B e y o n d. . . . . . . . . 5
i r t ho f B o p & C o o l .......10
,$rm* '[ItaIlBnlI U||H{}
'l-,rs,
....r

1 9 5 2 - 5 9 : TP
hoe p u l aEr x p l o s i o n .........14 _-\)l

1 9 5 9 - 6 9E: x p e r i m e n&t E x p a n s i o n. . . . . . . . . . . 2 9 1925-392

1 9 7 3 - 8B
0 :l e n d i n lgt A l l T o g e t h e. .r . ....49 SATCHMO, LouisArmstrong lelly RolIMorton
BIGBAND TheHotFives,Volume
1 GreatestHits
1985-99:The
New Ceneration .. . .55 & BEYOND A must-havefor anyone interested in As grandiose as it sounds, Jelly Roll
the beginningsofjazz, this is one of Morton can truly be ca1ledthe first
the most important albums from the jazz giant. The pianist was compos-
RlFFs. ........63 1920s.lt was recorded after Louis ing as early as 1902, and he was a
Amstrong left King Oliver'sfamous major force in the shift from ragtime
Index ........68 Creolelazz Band in Chicago Among to early jazz.This is a great overuiew
many standout tracks is "Heebie of both hjs career and'2Os jazz in
Jeebies,"which features one of the general. Includes classicslike "Black
first Satchmoscat soloseverrecorded. Bottom Stomp."
BINC:669557 BINC:1611758
uPe074644404920 UPC:09026585OO20

Fletcher Hend.erson
Tidal Wave
It has been said that without FletcheT
Henderson, there would never have
been a Benny 6oodman. This is a
comprehensivecollection of classic
tracks by the legendary pjanist and
bandleadel who also served as a tal-
ent scout,producer,and arrangerfor
the giants of the big-band era. These
tracks,taken from sessionsin the'30s,
show Henderson to be an early jazz
vrsronary
BINC:5524160
UPC:01'1105064323
Sidney Bechet
TheLegendarySidneyBechet
Sidney Bechetnever got the recognition that
Louis Amstrong gamered, despite actually
beating Satchmo by a few months in tems
of being the first recorded jzz soloist. This
remarkable example of New Orleans jdz
features piping hot clarinet and saxophone
playing ftom a master's lips. Includes "The
Sheik of Araby," on which Bechet played all
the instruments himself
BINC:681116
UPC:O78635659023
Count Basie Benny Goodman Django Reinhardt
fhe Bestof Early Basie TheFamous1938Camegie AIIStarSessions
Fats WaIIer ftesenting roughly one-third of the HalI lazz Concert Django Reinhardt was a master of
fhe VeryBestof FatsWaller sides Count Basie made for Decca On January 16, 1938,big-band hero the gypsy guitar. He was also the first
The artistry and shomanship of Fats Waller oeween ryj / ano tyjy. Ints olsc Benny Coodman brought jazz from major jazz innovator to come out of
made him one of the most popular enter- offers pure, unadomed gwing at its the nightclub and the roadhouse to EuroDe.This disc features his i939
tainers of his day. His technical virtuosity, his finest- LegterYoungandhis magic su the concerthall,where ithas enjoyed sessions with Rex Stewart and his
prodigious composing skills,and his effewes- can be heard. and "One O'Clock a residence ever since. Marking the 1937sessionwith Coleman Hawkins
cent personality had a tremendous effect on Jump," the anthem of an entiTe era, first time all of the music from that and Benny Carter,as well as tracks on
thejazz world and he continues to be ahuge makes this an essential pick for any- fabled night has been available,this which Reinhardt appeared with the
influence on pianists like George Winston. one interested in the beginnings of spedadar recording documents a bands ofCarter and Hawkins.
This set features some of his bestloved swing. rare moment when an art fom met
'Ain't BINC:6502898
songs, including Misbehavin"' and a wider audience. Highlights include
BINC:1619597 UPC:72435J15T122
"HoneysuckleRose." Gene Krupa's propulsive drumming
UPC:0111O5065528
on the flag-waver "Sing Sing sing."
BINC:6424621
UPC:O90266373123 BINC:6O46814
UPC:074646514320
 ,Y; HOLIDAY
BILLIT
0i',.;
, '.6,
,w. i
lfftTTiPggYY* urttt
MI
IB[l8008
ODBN
l
,'^<
i!,

Artie Shaw
Highlightsfrom SeIfPortrait
At 92,Artje Shawis one ofthe last liMng
legendsfrom the golden era of swing.
At times, his personal life seemed to
overshadowhismusicalcareer,with six
highly publicized mariages (including
unions with Lana Tumer and Ava
Gardner), but his contribution to the
big-band era can't be overlooked.This
collection of tracks recorded between
1937and 1954coversthe clarinetistand
bandleader's entire career on the
Bluebirdlabel,r well as some extralive
and are material. Includeshis smash
hits"Frenesi" and"Beginthe Beguine.
1..
i ,i
Frank Sinatra and
TommyDorsey
GreatestHits
It was big news at the end of 1939
when Frank sinatra left Harry
James'sband to join Tommy Dorsey,
More than 60 years later, it's fascr
nating to listen to Sinatra's musical
development in the company of the
trombonist andhjs swingingensem-
ble. This compilation features the
chart-toppjng "l'll Never Smile
Again"and 14more topl0 hits.
BINC:1523299
UPC:O90266848720
@,r,," Gift Giving
Billie Holiday MadeEasy
Glenn Miller ColemanHawkins
TheCommodore
GreatestHits Bodyand Soul
Master Takes A BordersoCift Card
Though Clenn Miller was at the Coleman Hawkins's 1939 recording
height of his career nearly 60 years
To listen to Billie Holiday'svoice is to
of "Body and Soul" helped establish
meansyou'll alwayshave
drift in a beautiful twilight landscape
ago,his musjc is as belovedtoday asit
ever was-if not more so- A perfect
ofpure emotion. She was at her peak the saxophone as a featured solo the perfect present.
when this 1939 recording was made. instrument and launched this
introduction to perhaps the biggest groundbreaking tenor player into
big-band leader of them all, lhis
The CD also includes songsfrom four
'l9zl4.
Availablein denominations
sessionsin Almost all of them the jazz limelight. This compilation
compilation includes classics like highlights hjs work from 1939 to from $5to 5500.
"ln the Mood," "Tuxedo Junction," are now classics,including the haunt-
ing "Strange Fruit" and "l'11Be Seeing 1956:from beautiful balladsand live-
"When You Wjsh Upon a Stat" and
"Moon Love." You." ly swing to the birth ofbebop. Redeemableat any
BINC:1523305
BINC:6162886 BINC:1532394 U.5.Bordersstoreor at
uPc:711454327220 UPC:090266851522
UPC:090266849024 www.bord€rs.com.

BINC:67'11269
UPC:O9O266384525
 1945-50:
THEBIRTHOF Louis Jordan
BOPa COOL The Bestof Louislordan
Singer and bandleader Louis Jordan
was one of the first artists to truly
blend the worlds ofjazz and blues on
a grand scale,and he has even been
credited wjth contfibuting to the
'n'roll.
birth of rock This collection
features 20 songsfrom the most fer-
tile period jn the 194Osand early'50s.
Includes the raucous "Saturday
Night Fish Fry" and the swinging
"Five Cuys Named Moe."
BINC:1522353
UPC:O767f24O7929
Django Reinhardt and
StephaneGrappelli
Souvenirs
Cypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt
and swinging French-bom violjnjst
Stephane Crappelli enjoyed a long
and fruitful partnership, creating
music that helped shape jazz and
had a huge impact on the develop-
ment of Westem swing. These ses-
sions, recorded just before and just
after World War ll, capfure the ele-
gant swing and playful interplay that
made this duo so great.
BINC:663168
UPC:042282059123
Billie Holiday
lazz at the Philharmonic
Billie Holiday was one of the first
vocalists to take jaz songs and give
them an intense personal touch,
something that had been chiefly a
characteristicof blues singers before
then.This cD includes live takes from
shows in the 40s in addition to some
that were recorded near the end of
Holiday'slife, when her perfomances
were at their most nw and the singer
herself was at her most palpably
wlnerable.
BINC:880107
UPC:73'1452164221
Charlie Parker
Biril\ Best Bop on Verve
Saxophone high emperor Charlie
Parkerwas one of the pioneers of
b e b o p .T h i s c o m p i l a t i o n ,w h i c h i s
representative of Parker'srecordings
from 1948 until his death in'1953,
showcaseshis brilliant playing and
compositional skills. The personnel
include Miles Davis, Thelonious
Monk, Dizzy Cillespie, and Buddy
Rich among others. Featuresstaples
like "K.C.Blues"and "Confimation.''
BINC:995832
UPC:731452745224
fhelonious Monk
Geniusof Modern Music,
Volume1
Thelonious Monk was viewed as an
eccentric, albeit talented, composer
when many of these 1947recordings
were first released. Eventually,they
would be viewed as the early stages
in a jazz giant's career Art Blakey
plays drums on all tracks, among
which the unique "Ruby My Dear"
and the legendary"'Round Mjdnight"
are particularly noteworthy.
BINC:6668472
UPC:724353213824
 Bud,Powell
TheAmazingBudPowell,Volume
I
Though a major piano innovator in his oM
right, Bud Powell was frequently overshad-
owed by close friend and fellow keyboard
wizard Thelonious Monk. With a flair exem-
plified by"Un PocoLoco"and"Bouncing with
Bud," Powell sculpted an incredible body of
work over his career This collection presents
tracks lajd dom in 1949 and 1951,featuring
Fats Navaro, RoyHaynes,Sonny Rollins,and
others. Includes nine altemate takes.

Charlie Parker BINC:6632O97

Charlie Parker with Strings:
fhe Master Takes
Many purists prefer Charlie Parker's
boldel bop-oriented recordings, but
this beautiful set of songsrecordedin
1949 with a small string ensemble
features some of the most soaring
improvisational flights ever taken by
the Bird. lt also helped bring about
the trend of jazz artists recording
with larger orchestTas. Includes
superb versions of "Summertime"
and"Laura."
BINC:952613
UPC:731452J9842O
UPC:724153213626
MilesDavis
Birthof the Cool
With this groundbreaking album, Miles Davis
staked his claim as a jazz giant, blending the
bebop of the day with new musjcal themes
and incorporating lesser-used instruments
such as the tuba and French hom. Teaming
with ananger Cil Evans,Davis assembled a
remarkable nonet that featured Max Roach,
Cerry Mulligan, J.l. lohnson, Lee Konitz, and
other luminaries.
BINQ6472274
UPC:724353011727
ElIa Fitzgerald.
PureElla
Ella Fitzgerald was perhaps best
knorvn for her work with large com-
bos and orchestras.On this gem from
the early 1950s,however, Fitzgeald
settles in for a much more intimate
recording, teaming with pianist Ellis
Larkinsto caress20 standards,includ-
ing numerous Cershwin numbers.
Both perfomers find plenty of room
to show offtheir unique gifts.
BINC:869935
UPCrOlllO5063623
Chaflie Parkerand. ArtTatum
Dizzy Gillespie ArtTatum's Finett Hour
Birdand Diz With his lightning speed and crisp
precisjon, Art Tatum was one of the
Yearsafter the birth ofbop, two mas-
20th centurys best piano players in
ters of the sound reunited for their
any genre.This collectionspans hjs
fina] recording together lt was the
career,from 1934 to 1955 (a year
only time either player recordedwith
before his death). Most impressive
Thelonious Monk, and the disc also
are his solo pieces,from the swing of
features Buddy Rich on drums. The
"Cet Happy" to his sensitiverendition
dazzling r'nterplay of trumpet and
sax on "Leap Frog"is so amazjng that of FatsWaller's"Stormy Weather"
this reissue contains every take they BINC:6390721
did ofthe piece. UPC:731454.376129
BINC:4887436
UPC:7i'145214f624

1952-59:
THEPOPULAR Billie Holiday
EXPLOSION BiIIie'sBest
Culled from the extensive fhe
Complete Billie Holiday on Vewe box
set, these 16 tracks wonderfully doc-
ument the contrjbutjons Lady Day
made to Ameilcan music and cul-
ture. "What a Little Moonlight Can
Do,""StarsFellon Alabama,""l've 6ot
My Loveto KeepMe Wam," and the
rest of the songs sewe to rcmind us
that there's never been another like
Billie Holiday.
BINC:843516
UPC:731451394324
l.t. Johnson
fhe Eminent,VolumeI
At once lush and invigorating, this is
perhaps the finest document of
trombonist j.J. Johnson's productive
career Layng dom all nine tracks in
New York City on June 22, 1953,
Johnson clearlyenjoyed the company
of fellow hom players Clifford Brom
andJimmy Heath,along with thefine
rhythm section of John Lewis, Percy
Heath, and KennyClarke.
BINC:6532099
UPC:0724353214326
GeneKrupa and.
Builily Rich
fhe DrumBaftle
BackbeatmasterGene Krupawas one
of the first percussionists to play
solos,fuming the drums into a much
higher-profile instrument on the
bandstand. Taken from a Jazz at the
Philharmonic concert, this 1952
release shows Krupa in top form,
pounding the skins and inviting
Buddy Rich to engage in a brisk duel
on one track. Also featuring Flip
Phillips,Hank iones, and Willie 5mith.
BINC:5957929
UPC:731455981025
Gerry Mulligan and.
ChetBaker
TheBestof the GerryMulligan
with ChetBaker
O_uartet
Cerry Mulligan was probably the greatest
jazz baritone-sax player of all time, demon-
strating the clailty and breathless speed of
an alto-sax exDert. His first triumDh was on
Miles Davis's Birth of the Cool. This is an
overview ofthe briefbut potent partnership
Mulligan enjoyed in a piano-less quartet
with trumpet maestro Chet Baker
BINC:6799214
UPC:0T1779548125
LesterYoung
With the OscarPetersonTrio
Bi11ieHoliday dubbed Lester Young the
"President of the Saxoohone" (later short-
ened to "Prez"),and, although the sax player
wasn't so1e1y responsible for bebop, he had a
definite hand in its origin. Young was always
at his best when hosting guests,and thjs disc
with Oscar Peterson hops. lt starts off with
the appropriately named'Ad Lib Blues,"and
Peterson'screw gets to shine on'lustYou,Just
Me."
BINC:4873005
UPC:731452145123
Dave Brubeck
lazzat Oberlin
Half a dozen years before releasing
his landmark time Out, Dave Brubeck
was already solidifying himself as a
singularjazz artist, both as a compos-
er and a pianist. In tandem with his
njmble band, including extraordinary
alto saxophonist Paul Desmond,
Brubeck offers up gorgeous readings
of "stardust," "How High the Moon,"
and more, breathing fresh ljfe jnto
these standards.
BINC:655749
UPC:025218604624
tune Christlr
SomethingCool
When June Christy and afianger-
conductor Pete Rugolo first recorded
Something Coolin mono in the 1950s,
it became such a hit that they rere-
corded all 11 tracks, including "lt
Could Happen to You," for a 1960
stereo release.This reissue features
both complete albums. Alto-sax
guru Bud Shankwas present forboth
recordings
BINC:6743796
UPC:7243514O6929
The Quintet
lazz at MasseyHall
There's a good reason this May 1953
event is often dubbed the greatest
jazz concert ever Actually, there are
five good reasons: Dizzy Cillespie,
Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles
Mingus, and Max Roach. Despite
Parker biowing through a bonowed,
white plastic alto sax, this quintes-
sential quintet thrilled its Toronto
audience with sizzling takes on ?
Night in Tunisia" and "Salt Peanuts,"
among other.
BINC:555747
UPC:02521860't420
Orct Baker
My FunnyVdentine
On one ofthe smokiest,most hypnot-
ic albums in the jazz catalog, Chet
Baker is clearly at his peak while
blending his sensitive vocals and
spare tTumpet. Lush symphonic
strings and Russ Freeman's tender
piano plalng further enhance many
of these gorgeous numbers.
Highlights include the tiUe track,"Like
Someone in Love,"and "Someone to
Watch Over Me."
BINC:86019l
UPC:072$82426224
Clilforil Brown and Sarah Vaughan
Max Roach Sarah Vaughan with
CliffordBrownlMax Roach Clifford Brown
lf there were any jazz instrument
In the spring of 1954,trumpet pjo-
that could emulate the virtuosic
neer clifford Brown and bebop
nuances and cool beauty of Sarah
drummer Max Roachteamed up as
Vaughan's voice, it would be the
co-leaders of a group that became
trumpet of Clifford Brown. Sadly,this
one of the greatest jazz combos of
was their only collaboration. lt
their time. You can hear how much
includes two takes of the vibrant
fun they had bringing their musical
"Lul1aby of Birdland," as well as
worlds together on this hard-bop
romantic favorites like "He's My 6uy"
classic.The superb solos of West
and'lim."
Coasttenor saxophonist Harold Land
are not to be overlooked either This
BINC:617922
reissuefeafures four bonus tracks.
UPCI731454310527
BINC:617913
UPC:771454330626

Sarah Vaughan
Swingin'Easy
By the time Sarah Vaughan finished
recording this album in 1957,her
recording career was spotted with
sessionsmaned by poor-qua)ity pop
tunes ard heavy strings. Fortunately,
this album showed her flexing some
pure, unadorned jazz vocal mastery,
especiallyon cuts like "Shulje a Bop,"
"LoverMan,"and"Bodyand Soul."Roy
Haynes plays drums in both of the
accompanying trios.
BINC:75O212
UPC:731451407222
Dinah Washington
Dinahlams
This one-day jam session found Dinah
Washington in the studio with trumpeter
Clifford Brom and drummer Max Roach
among her talented foils, trading licks and
matching wits in front of a live studio audi-
ence that was clearly thrilled to witness the
proceedings. "Come Rain or Come Shine"
and "Crazy He Calls Me" are among the
many highlights.
BINC:663049
UPC:O4228146)921
CarmenMcRae
CarmenMcRaeSingsGreat
AmericanSongwriters
While not as well-knom r Ella Fitzgerald,
Sarah Vaughan, or her mentol Billje Holiday,
Carmen McRaewas consideredby her peeE to
rank among the bestjaz vdalists.This compi-
lation dnws from her beginnings at the Decca
and Kapplabelsin the l950t and it fmses on
her extraordinary talent for interpreting a lyric.
Herversjonsofthe Rodgersand Hart standards
"My Funny Valentine" and "My Romance" are
not tob€ missed.
BINC:4830686
UPC:0'l'1105063128
Count Basie and,
loeWilliams
Count Basie Swings,
loeWilliams Sings
This 1955 meeting between blues
sjngerJoeWilliams and big-band guru
Count Basie managed to give both
artists a new burst of creative energy.
The blues and ballads are rich and
charged with a delicious, large-scale
brashness.The fireworks begin at the
outset with their version of Memnhis
Slims"EveryDay I Havethe Blues."
BINC:836412
UPC:0731451985225
fhe Modern tazz Ouartet
Django
Fresh from doing time with Dizzy
Gillespie'sband, pianist John Lewis,
vibraphonist Milt Jackson,bassist
Perry Heath, and drummer Kenny
Clarke cut this delicate and radiant
album. The title track is a tribute to
gujtarist Django Reinhardt,who died
shortly before this album was
recorded. The disc also features a
wonderfully gentle vibe piano
exchangeon "One BassHit."
BINC:655757
UPC:O25218605724
Count Basie
April in Paris
One of the essential Count Basie
albums, this version has been
remasteredfrom the original session
tapes and includes six previously
unreleased bonus tracks. You don't
'Apfil
need to go any farther than ir
Paris" to hear the sound of the
count's exuberant band performing
at the peak of its powers. The jazz
standard "5hiny Stockings"also made
its debut here.
BINC:4872996
UPC:731452140227

Nat King Cole
After Miilnight:
TheCompleteSession
As both a pianist and vocalist, Nat
King Cole has inspired countless per-
formers through the years,lncluding
Oscar Peterson and Diana Krall.
Trumpeter Harry "Sweets"Edisonand
violinist Stuff Smith were among the
guests on enchantjng renditions of
"Route 66," "Caravan," and other
tracks on whjch Cole adroitly proved
that he indeed was still jazz royalty
BINC:5913260
UPC:724352008728
Chris Connor
A JazzDate with
ChrisConnor
Another "cool school" singel Chris
Connor took June Christy's place in
'1950s.
the Stan Kenton band in the
Knom for her relaxed, warm, and
understated sound, she js a staple jn
any vocaljazzlibraryThis CD features
two different albums recorded in the
'50s.
Listen for Lucky Thompson on
sax. Includes"Moon Ray."
BINC:1565238
UPC:081227174729
frrft D
{ il
i J,l
I f ,r
,,'!t' r;)
Ella Fitzgerald
TheBestof theSongBooks
When Noman Cranz bought Ella
Filzgerald'scontract from Decca in
the early
'50s,
he saved her from a
decade of laboring through some of
the worst material Tin Pan Alley had
to offer and allowed her to showcase
her glorious voice in the setting it
deserved. Songs from Cershwin,
Porter, Ellington, and others com
bined with arangements from the
likes of Nelson Riddle and Billy May
make these some of the bestloved
recordings jn Ella'soeuwe.
BINC:831264
UPC:731451980428
tr
EIIaFitzgeruldand
LouisArmstrong
Ellaand Louis
Together, these two voices could
make rocks smile. Ella Fitzgeraldand
Louis Amstrong had the whole of
American popular song to play with
on this 1956recording. The ensemble
includespianist OscarPeterson,gui-
tarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown,
and the mighty Buddy Richon drums.
The blend of Satchmo's gravelly
cham and Ella's bell-like clarity on
tunes like "can't We Be FTiends?"
makes for one of the most beautiful
albums ever made.
BINC:6'192246
uPC731454330424
LouisPrima
Collectors
Series
It's pure and simple: Louis Prima made fun
music. "lust a Cigo1o,""oh Marie," and
"Buona Sera"are just a few of the 31finger
snapping, toe-tapping tunes in this compre-
hensive collection. With duet partner Keely
Smith and a swingin' band that included
saxophonist sam Butera, Prima was a juke-
box lavorilein the
'1950s
and a major inspira
tion for the 1990s swing revivai.
BINC:679781
UPC:OOTlTl9407224
Miles Davis
Cookin'withtheMilesDavis
O_uintet
In 1956,Miles Davisled the first of his classic
quintets into the studio for epic sessionsthat
would ultimately result in four albums. The
first to be released,Cookin'openswith an ele-
gant tum on "My Funny Valentine." Miles
spars playfully with lohn coltrane, Red
carland, and the rest of an ace band.
BINC:6558O2
UPC:025218612821
Duke Ellington
Ellington at Newport
1956(Complete)
AmilestoneinthehistoryoftheDuke,this
' finest. Taking care to select a lineup
1956'tomeback concerf w perfomed
in fiont of more than 7,000 psple. The
audience an be heard being whipped
into afH4/by Paulconel6! saring
2Trhorus solo on "Dminuendo in Blue
and Cwendo in Blue."Legendh6 it that
audiencemember JoJonet Count Basie's
original drummelffi soimpressedwith
thebands firethathebeat timeforthem
from his fiont-rcw seat with a rclled up
apy of TheChistian kience Monitor.
BINC:5854617
UPC:074646493229
fhelonious Monk
BfiIliant Comers
This disc feafures the cantankerou,
inimitable Thelonious Monk at his
that couldkeepupwith his apturous
inventions, Monk engages Max
Roach,Sonny Rollins,Oscar Pettiford,
and Emie Henry in friendly combat
on an album brimming with original
tunes. Frequentlyletting his talented
friends take center stage, the piano
wizard exhibits some of his mostDas-
sionate playjng on this 1956release.
BINC:655732
UPCI0252'186O2624
Sonny Rollins
SaxophoneColossus
With the likes of Tommy Flanagan on
piano and an incendiary Md Roach
on drums, this w6 the album that
propelled tenor-sax wizard Sonny
Rollins from underground status to
huge audiences and long-overdue
critical acclaim. Encompassing a
range of slrles and material, this CD
features the Rollins original "St.
Thomas" and "Moritat," the theme
from The Three-PennyOpera.
BINC:655883
UPCIO25218629'126
Sonny Rollins
TenorMadness
Just before the release of his
Saxophone Colossus cataDulted him
to worldwide fame, SonnyRollinswas
joined by the rhythm section of Miles
Davis's quintet for this delightful out-
ing. The classic title track features a
rip-roaring saxophone duel with John
Coltrane, who counted Sonny as one
of his primary influences.
BINC:655798
UPC:0025218612425
Count Basie
TheCompleteAtomicBasie
Several elements of Count Basie's
'1950s
band echo the straight-ahead
swing of his 1930s ensemble. The
sound is still brassy and infectious,
although this period from the famed
pianist and bandleader is a bit more
dynamic, daring, and blues-inspired,
from the up-tempo romp of "The Kid
from Red Bank" to the sultry, made-
for-candlelit-dinners "Duet."
BINC:896234
UPC:724382863526
lohn Coltrane
BIueTrain
John coltrane laid down some ofhis
most famous solos during these 1957
sessions,merging his unmistakable,
potent tenor saxophone with Lee
Morgan's trumpet and Curtis Fuller's
trombone to create a lasting, multi-
layered sonic impression. Highlights
include the unforgettable tiue track
and the soaring "Lazy Blrd."
BINC:67591
uPCOTt774609524

Dizzy Gillespie,Sonny
Rollins,and Sonny Stitt
SonnySiileUp
Among the best of the summjts of
jazz greats hosted by Dizzy Cillespie,
this album shows the brass master
feeding the fire between two of the
era'smightiest sax players.Themeet-
ing begins with a bluesy "On the
Sunny Side of the StTeet"and then
moves to an all-time giant of white-
hot, bop-sax improvisational fury:
I ne Etemat tnanote.
BINC:4887412
UPC:731452142627
tohnny Grilfin
A Blowin'Session
Rarely htr an album been more accurately
titled. This hard-bop masterpiece features
not onebuttwotenortitans (the otherbeing
Johr Coltrane). Fiery playing enlivens the
entiTe disc, as hom stalwarts Hark Mobley
and Lee Morgan also join in the action.
lncludes an altemate take of"Smoke stack."
BINC:5858126
UPC:0724349900929
Lambert,Hendricksand Ross
Singa Songof Basie
Waybefore the art ofjazz vocaleseeven had a
name, Dave Lambert andJon Hendricks were
joined by Annie Rossin this bold expet iment
comprised of recordings made between 1955
and 1957.After a friled attempt to utilize a
choir (Hendricks wouid later say, "They
sounded like the moron tabemacle choir!").
the three singers multitracked their voices
into an epic tapestry of perfomances of
Count Basie'sbest big-band numbers.
BINC:5513618
UPC:731454.382724
TheloniousMonk and AnitaO'Day Ben Webster
lohn Coltrane AnitaSingsthe Most Soulville
TheloniousMonkwith Anita O'Day first found fame as the In a league with the likes of Coleman
swingjn'singer in bands like 6ene Hawkins and Lester Young, Ben
lohn Coltrane
Krupa's superb ensemble. But this Webster is considered one of the
During the summer of 1957,
1957 recording, made with Verve most jnfluential saxophonistsin jazz
Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane
Records'"house-backing trio" led by history His deep,breathy tone on the
combined their signature styles
Oscar Peterson, is her finest hour- tenor is instanUy identifiable, and,
during an extended, historic run at
Perhaps most remarkable are the despite his brutish reputation, his
New York s celebrated Five Spot Cafe.
breakneck medley of two Gershwin sensitive touch on ballads has never
They also aligned their extraordinary
brothers' songs ("5'Wonderfu1/They been equaled. This 1957session js at
talents inside the studio,bringing out
can't TakeThat Away from Me") and fums vaporous and searing. You can
each other's best on memorable
the luminous "l've Cot the World on almost taste the smoke-filled club on
Monk comDositions such as "Off a string." the title track.
Minor" and an incredible, altemate
rendition of "Epistrophy." BINC:66365'l BINC:561887
UPc:O4228295T126 UPCr042283355125
BINC:655743
UPC:025218603928
CannonballAdderley
Somethin'EIse
Recorded in March 1958, almost
exactly one year before Kind of Blue,
this pairing of Cannonbail Adderley
and Miles Davis gave us a taste of
what was to come. Despitethe appar-
ent disparity between the hard-bop
approach of Adderley and the some-
what cool background of Davis, the
music proves that this was a match
made in heaven. Standouts include
the title track and'Autumn Leaves."
BINC:580327
UPC:724349532922
Art Blakey
Moanin'
A propulsive drummer, Art Blakey
was also one of the most sought-
after teachers in all ofjazz. Featuring
the powerful playing of trumpeter
Lee Morgan, tenor saxophonist
Benny colson, and pianist Bobby
Timmons,this installment of the Jaz
Messengers is sure to satisfy.
Features the hard-bop standards
"Blues March" and the title track.
BINC:5821704
UPC:724349532427
Sonny Clark
CooIStrultin'
Tragically, pianr'st Sonny Clark died six
months short of his 32nd birthday;
fortunately, he left behind a legacy of
scintillating perfomances both as a
valued sideman and as a skilled
bandleader. On an album considered
one of the hard-bop standards, Clark
iammed with talented cohorts like
PaulChambersand PhillyJoeJones,in
addition to a young Jackie McClean
on alto sax.
BINC:5845487
UPC:724349532724
Bill Evans
EveryboilyDigsBiIIEvans
After a stint with Miles Davis, Bill
Evansbegan to make his om mark,
as evidencedby his secondreleaseas
a bandleader While his soaring piano
playing is a perfect complement to
talented trio-mates Paul Chambers
and Philly joe Jones,Evansalso goes
solo on three tracks, including his
own composition, the transfixing
"PeaceFiece."
BINC:655765
UPC:025218606820
Tito Puente
DanceMania
Long before Santara covered "oye
como Va," Tito Puente had attained
his status as one of the bestloved
fi gures in Latinjazz historyThis is his
best-knom album for many rea-
sons: lt was both his first all-dance
album andhisfirst one in stereo,and
there's not a weak track on it.
Mambo, guaguanco, bolero, and
many other spicy styJesa1l get the
spotlight.
BINC:689218
UPC:078635246728
Mongo Santamaria
Mongo'sGreatestHits
Chick Corea and Hubert Laws are
among the many musicians who
were given their start by this relent-
lesslyinventive and energetic Cuban
bandleader This set was culled from
recordings made before "Watermelon
Man" shot him to superstardom. lt
includes a spooky,stripped-dom ver-
'Afro
sion of Blue" and the perrussive,
hypnotic "Mazacote."
BINC:1576171
UPC:025218243520
 Itt Miles Davis
Itatt et
Jata te Kind of BIue
ry
etrt!?t
oo-t
eotfltr
BrightenYour lt might seem grandiose to call Kind of Blue
Ihe Citizen Kane of jazz albums. But when

Dave Brubeck
TimeOut
When the English-born Dave Brubeck
feCOfOeO ltme UUI In lY)Y Wl[n nl5
band (which included sax player Paul
Desmond),little did he know that hi5
experimental mix of classical struc-
ture, dramatic improvisatjon, and var-
ious folk textures from acrossthe sea
would become the classicit is today.
lncludes the milestones "Blue Rondo
a la Turk" and "TakeFive."
BINC:4843607
UPC:074646512227
II'I
--
--
ru-
Ornette Coleman
TheShapeof lazzto Come
This is alto sax master Ornette
Coleman's first Atlantic recordjng
with hjs phenomenal quartet. With
ils lark of piano and almost no reai
hamonic structure, this "free jazz"
mastemork played a major role in
'6Os jazz.
shaping the sound of
Pieces ljke "Lonely Woman" have
become ciassicexamples of beauti-
ful order amidst chaos.
BINC:672555
UPC:O75678'133923
Inboxwith
BordersMail
BordersMail is our lineup of
email newsletterscoveringthc
subjectsyou like best in the
world of books,music, and
movies.As a subscriber,you'll
teceiverevealinginterviews
with authors and artists,
editors' recommendations,
and information about give-
aways and exclusivestore
promotions. Learnmore about
BordersMail and sign up at
http://www.bordersstores.com
/bordersmail.
you considerits popularity with critics,audi
ences,and fellow artisls,as well as its peer-
less mix of accessibilityand groundbreaking
innovation, it's hard to argue. Miles Davis
eljcjted sublime performances from a wildly
talented group of players that included
Cannonball Adderley,John Coltrane,and Bill
Evans.This 1959marvel stands as one of the
1959-69: true maslerpieces of Amencan expression.
EXPERIMENT& BINC:4843597
UPCIO7464649J526
EXPANSION
CharlesMingus
Blues& Roots
on this spectacular recording, bassist and
composer Charles Mingus dug deep into
Amefican roots music to produce a sonic
gumbo of New Orleans flavors, gutbucket
blues, and gospel. Backedby a nine-piece
band that includes saxophonists Pepper
Adams, Booker Ervin, and John Handy,
Mingus shjneson tracks such as "My Jelly Roll
Soul," "Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting,"
and "Moanin'."

BINC:672552
UPC:075678133626
 John Coltrane
ffIA}ITSTXPS
MITRA}II GiantSteps
Recordedjustone month after.john Coltrane
played on Miles Davjs'sKind oJ Blue,6idnt
Steps was ColtTane's first album comprised
entireiy of original tunes, and it's arguably
just as important to the history of jnz as
Davis's masterpiece. Many of the songs
feafure several members of the Kmd o/ BIue
lineup, and this reissueincludes eight bonus
tracks with altemate takes and versions of
nearly every piece on the original release.

Nat Adderley BINC:672553

WorkSong
Although Nat Adderley was never as
famous ashisbrother,Cannonball, his
abilities as a composer,trumpet and
cornet playel and gifted hard-bop
improvisationalist earned him his
place in jazz history. He plays
memorable solos on his take on his
brotherl "Sack O'Woe" and on the
title track, which has since become a
jazz standard.
BINC:655934
UPC:025218636122
Miles Davis
UPC:075678133725
Sketchesof Spain
Although not as well-lnom outside
lohn Coltrane the jaz community as Kind of BIue,
My FavoriteThings this collaboration between Miles
John Coltrane's album of standard ballads is Davisand Cil Evanswasjust as signif-
among his most accessible for the jzz novice. icant. lt was the first recording to
The balance between soloist and ensemble bring the music of Spain to jzz audi-
has rarely been more poised. ln addition to encesfar and wide, and it's highlight-
the title track, the disc includes "Everytime ed by the ultimate jazz interpretation
We say Coodbye" and"Summertime." of a classicalpiece, Davis'shaunting
tate on Rodrigo's "Concierto de
BINC:672558
Aranjuez."
UPC:07567413462)
BINC:4926550
UPC:O7464651422'l
Bill Evans
Portruitin lazz
Pianist Bill Evans had already
established himself on Kind oJ Blue
and Everybody Digs Bill Evans when
he took bassist scott LaFaro and
drummer Paul Motian into the
studio to record this classic gem.
The disc closeswith two verions of
"Blue in Creen," one of Evans'sown
compositions.
BINC:555780
UPC:025218608824
Billy Eckstine
NoCover,NoMinimum
Billy Eckstines groundbTeaking1940s
big band has been credited with
launching the bebop craze. His vocal
stylings had a profound influence on
Sarah Vaughan, Johnny Hartman,
andcountless other singers. He was a
sex symbol who made women
swoon. Discover the magic of Billy
Eckstine on this fabulous 1960 live
recording.
BINC:73024
UPC:OTITI985832J
Ella Fitzgerald
fhe CompleteEllain Berlin.
Mack the Knife
Ella Fitzgenld couldn't remember all
the words to "Mack the Knife" and
"How High the Moon?" during this
1960 concert, but you'll never forget
the high-spirited live recording. Her
hilaTious recoveryon the title tune is
just one of many winning moments
as Fitzgerald joins forces onstage
with the Paul Smith's quartet, featur-
ing Jim Hall on guitar Includes four
cuts not on the original LP.
BINC:1587044
UPC:731451956423
Efta lones
Don't Go to Strangers
Wjth this artistic breakthrough, Etta
lones staked her claim in the jzz
world. Havingperfomed andrecord-
ed extensively over the previous
decade,Jonestruly hit her stride dur-
ing these 1960 sessions.Her expres-
sivevoicelit up well-knonm numbers
such as "YesSir,Thats My Baby,""Fine
and Mellow" and"ByePye Blackbird."
BINC:655888
UPC:025218029827
Hank Mobley
SoulStation
loin tenor silophonist Hank Mobley
for a thrilling ride. Hopping onboard
for these 6ensational tTacks are
pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul
Chambers, and drummer Art Blakey,
as Mobley sinks his chops into four
original tunes and adroitly handles a
pair of standardl "Remember" and
"lf I Should LoseYou."
BINC:58217'll
UPC:724349534322
WesMontgomery
fhe lncredible lazz Guitar of
WesMontgomery
Wes Montgomery was the most sig-
n'ificantjazz guitarist to emerge since
Charl'ieChristian in the 1930s.ThisCD
shows him keeping his solos gentle
and fluid while producing a sound
that is eminently bluesy. His under-
stated style is especially obvious on
his covers of songs by Dave Brubeck
and Sonny Rollins.
BINC:655/tl0
UPC:025218603621
limmySmith
Backat theChickenShack
"The Incedible" Jimmy Smith once
more lives up to his billing on this
stellar 1960 Tecording,one of a string
of sensational efforts during an
amuingly productive period for the
Hammond organ virtuoso.
Mgorously pounding his keyboard,
smith squeezes everylast drop out of
each note, with Stanley Tunentine,
Kenny Bunel'I, and Donald Bailey
joining in on the fun. '
BINC:67759
UPC:OT|TI464O22Q
Stanley Tunentine
BIueHour:
TheComplete Sessions
Although perhaps not as well knom
as other big-name combos like the
Modem Jazz Quartet or the Ramsey
LewisTrio, Stanley Turentine and the
Three Sounds were instrumental in
bridging the gap between the bebop
years and modem juz ideas. Gene
Hanis's gentle pjano caresses
Tunentines slow assured sax nara-
tives on gorgeous tracks like "since I
FellforYou'and"WillowWeepfor Me."
BINC:6298586
UPC:724352458622

Louis Armstrong and.
Duke Ellington
TheGreat Summit:
TheMaster Takes
Satchmo and the Duke together in
the studio?! lt happened only once.
h April 1961,Armstrong ard his
ace band covered 17 Ellington
tunes, including spiTited renditions
of "Mood lndigo," "ln a Mellow
Tone," and "Cottontail." Featuring
Armstrong's signature vocals and
trumpet in tandem with Ellington's
jaunty piano, this is a sheer delight
from two jazz legends.
BINC:6472275
UPC:O724152454723
Bill Evans
Waltzfor Debby
Bill Evans, Paul Motian, and Scott
LaFaro comprised one of the most
simpatico trios in jazz, and this live
date from the Village Vanguard
catches them at the height of their
brilliance. sadly, bassist LaFarodied
just days after Waltz for Debby was
recorded,making this highly recom-
mended set even more historic.
BINC:655854
UPC:O25218621021
Dexter Gordon
Ballads
While he could make his saxophone
breathe fire at will, Dexter cordon
was blessed'with an equal talent tor
blowing beautiful ballad phnses. lts
famous cover photograph a good
indicator of the smoky sounds that
abound within, this compilation fea-
tures Cordon's lovely readings of
"Body and Soul," "Willow Weep For
Me," and six other soulful classics.
BINC:68O090
UPC:0T|T19657926
rg
Suffit
€E
Stan Kenton
Adventuresin Jazz
Kenton'sname has long been synony-
mous with the best in rutting-edge
American music. This album, which
feafures his fabulous 1960sorchestra,
is among his best, and it could almost
be called "progressive big band."
Includes "stairuay to the stars," fea-
turing asupercharged sax soloby alto
magician cabe Baltaar, aswell as the
modem standard "Malaguefra."
BINC:5967299
uPCO724i52122226
Roland Kirk
WeFreeKings
Roland Kirk was famous for the multitude of
saxes,flutes, and other instruments dTaped
around his neck when he perfomed. And he
used every last one of them, quite often
simultaneously,as he does on the fip-roaring
opener ofthis album,"Three for the Festival,"
which is jumping with flute acrobatics.
BINC:563481
UPC:042282645524
Oliver Nelson
fhe Bluesand theAbstractTruth
This album, recorded in 1961, is perfectly
named.Sax player and afianger Oliver
Nelson'sexpertisemanjfests itselfin the form
of six dreamy hard-bop tracks that, although
stemming from blues ideas, range from bal-
lads to swing and after-hours darkness.The
moody "Stolen Moments" bums with mag-
nificent brass work by Nelson, Eilc Dolphy,
and FreddieHubbard.
BINC:12142697
UPC:0111050'15424
 HeftAlpert
Definitive Hits
With fivetop-20hits between 1962and1968,
trumpeter Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
Band enjoyed commercial success un6ul
I
,,1
for accomplished jzz instrumentalists. This
is the first single-disc retrospective of
Alpert's work, from his fiEt hit "The Lonely
Bull," to his complete mastery of contempo-
rary jazz on later hits like "Keep Your Eyeon
Me."

BINC:6538616
Pete Fountain UPC:6O6949088520
fhe Bestof PeteFountain Quincy lones Duke EIIi ngton, Charles Stan GeE
A Dixieland favorite, New BigBand.BossaNova Mingus,and MaxRoach lazz Samba
Orleans-born clarinetist Pere Vince Guaraldi Riding the wave of Latin music surg- Moneylungle In the 1960s,when Americans wenr
Fountain is knom for his animated ing through America at the time,
Jazzlmpression;of BlackOrpheus Already deep into his second golden giddy for samba music, this effewes-
perfomances and for adding exha pianist, composer, and arranger
age, Duke Ellington was joined by cent 1962 album was one of the
flavors to every tune he plays. This 25- This was the true breakthrough from Charlie O_lrincyJones peppered this 1962
hot new stars Charles M'ingus and Drime reasonsfor all the excitement.
track collection coveB the gamut of Broms favorite composer, with Vince recording with exciting themes for a
Max Roach for this unlikely yet bril- Taking wing with guitarist Charlie
Fountain's prolific career, from the Guanldi's eccentric piano style emerging big band that featured the talents of
liant 1962 trio date. ln addition to Byr4 Stan cetz plays a smooth, sery
opening "While We Danced at the fullyformed-The firsthalf is aperformance of dyrarnic players like Clark Terry and
new versions of favorites like tenor sound that resonates with
Mardi Gras" to "lndiana (Back Home Antonio Carlos Jobim's score to the film Elack Lalo Schifrin. Features "soul Bossa "Solitude" and"Caravan,"this reissue catchy Latin rhythms. Filled with ear-
in lndiana)." Orpheus.Jhe second is a mellow trio date Nova" (as heard in the Aurtin PoweR
features four new funes and four catching highlights, including
that includes "Cast Your Fate to the Wind.' soundtrack) and a prwiously unre-
ElNC:1534751 altemate takes. "Desafinadq" "Samba Triste," and
UPC:011105O56525 ElNC:655008 leased bonus track,'ATaste of Honey." many others.
UPC:025218643726 BINC:597636
BINC:5?17163 BINC:t1859741
UPC272438a22729
UPCI71145579827 UPC:711452141323
Dexter Gord.on
Go
Bopping through half a dozen tunes,
including the opulent "CheeseCake,"
tenor-sax titan Dexter Cordon riffs
brilliantiy on energetic tTacks and
gorgeous ballads alike. Pianist Sonny
Clark, bassist Butch Warren, and
drummer Billy Higgins round out a
top-flight quartet, blending their
immense talents on spiTited studio
sessions still considered among the
finest ofGordon's prolific career
BINC:5821713
UPC:724349879423
Freddie Hubbard
Hub-Tones
Though still a valued member of Art
Blakey'sJazzMessengersat the time
of this release,Freddie Hubbard was
pure dlmamiteas a bandleaderin his
own right. Merging elements of the
then-exploding free jazz with his
feruent bop playing, Hubbard laid
dom some of his finest sides here
as saxophonist and flautist James
Spaulding and pianist Herbie
Hancockmade key contributions-
BINC:5868125
UPC:7243499OO82O
Sheilalord.an
Portrait of Sheila
In 1962, Sheila Jordan's unconven-
tional and brilliant vocal improvisa-
tions brought her to the attention of
Blue Note head Alfred Lion, who
promptly signedher asthe first vocal-
ist in the label's history. Portrait oJ
Sheila is by tums delicate, intense,
intimate, and advenfurous. Includes
classictakes on "Dat Dere" and "Hum
Drum Blues."
BINC:679425
UPC:OTITI89OO221
WesMontgomery
FUIIHouse
lf it's true that none of guitarist Wes
Montgomery's studio albums cap-
tured the wamth and gnce of his
live sets,then this 1962concert album
js even more of a treasure. His pure,
textured playing style (whr'ch has
influenced many roct guitarists, as
well) comes through perfectly. Miles
Davis'srhythm section backs him up
on his first live recording.
BINC:655793
UPC:025218510629
Oscat Peterson
Night Train
Few pianists swing as hard as
Canadian jaz giant Oscar Peterson,
and few records capture him as
well as this 1962 trio set. Longtime
collaborator Ray Brown joins
Pete6on on the bass for a program
of mostly blues and Ellington pieces,
inciuding "CJam Blues" and "The
Honeydripper."This reissue features
six bonus tracks.
BINC:4859742
UPC:0731452144027
Donald Byrd
A NewPercpedive
Combining the talents of the
Coleridge Perkinson Choir and a
septet that featured guitarist Kenny
Burrell, saxophonjst Hank Mobley,
and pianist and arranger Duke
Pearson, trumpeter Donald Byrd
blended ahealthy dose of gospel and
blues into the jazz mix on this inno-
vatjve recording. Byrd's soaring take
on Pearson's"Cristo Redentor"is but
one of many shining moments.
BINC:5868121
UPC:0724}49900622

John Coltraneand.
tohnny Hartman
lohn Coltraneanil
lohnnyHartman
The pairing of smooth crooner
Johnny Hartman with the fire-
breathing innovator John Coltrane for
this 1963 date initially seemed illogi-
cal to the critics.What emerged from
these sessions.however. are some of
the most hauntingly beautiful rendi-
tions ofballads and love songs injazz,
including "My One and Only Love"
and "Lush Life."
BINC:1007181
UPC:011105015721
Stan Getz and JoAoGilberto
Getz/Gilberto
This is the album that launched the bossa
nova crue in the'60s, and it went on to
become one of the bestsellingjazz albums in
history Stan Cetz's melodic tenor sax and
Joao Cilberto's beautiful guitar combine
with the timeless songs of Antonio Carlos
Jobim for a relaxing Brazilian jazz portait.
Includes "Desafinado" and "The Cirl from
lpanema."
BINC:4859735
UPC:731.452141422
Grant Green
ldleMoments
With his fluid, sophisticated guitar tech-
nique, Crant Green had an uncanny ability to
draw listeners deep inside his records from
the very first note. On these 1963 sessions,
Greenonce again bends his strings beautiful-
ly with vibraphonist BobbyHutcherson,sno-
phonist JoeHenderson,and the rest ofhis all-
star band.
BINC:584559O
UPC:724349900325
JoeHenderson
Pdge One
This 196l session was tenor saxo-
phonist Joe Henderson'sfirst record-
1ngas a leader for the Blue Note label.
Featuring the compelling piano of
Mccoy Tyner and the assured trum-
pet of Kenny Dorham, Page One
helped to solidify Henderson'srepu-
tation as one of the shining lights in
the new genention of jazz musicians.
Includes "Blue Bossa"and the Latin-
flavored"RecordaMe."
BINC:5845473
uPc:724349879522
Charles Mingus LeeMorgan
Mingus Mingus Mingus TheSidewinder
Mingus Mingus Blowing fiercely for more than l0
minutes on the funky title track (and
Charles Mingus will always be
remembered for his stormy playing continuing to impress throughout
these remarkable sessions), Lee
and stomier lifestyle, but this 1963
Morgan was merely 25 years old
opus is perhaps his most memonble
when he recorded this gem for Blue
release. Few other albums contain
Note. Wjth saxophonist Joe
such an astonishing diversity of
Henderson providing the other half
mood and style.Mingus rangesfrom
of a dynamic twin-hom attack,
the noir "ll 8.5."(aka "Haitian Fight
Morgan solidified his position among
Song") to a delightful take on
the trumpet legends of jazz. Includes
Ellington's "Mood Indigo" and the
an altemate take of"Totem Pole."
fiery"HoIa Decubitus."
BINC:5845479
BINC:1t142702
UPC:72434993226
UPC:011105017022

Nancy Wilson
Yesterday\ Love5ongs,
Today'sBlues
Splitting time between standards
and pop songs of the day, Nancy
Wilson joyfully shows off her versatile
voice on this 1963 release.Plalng off
the cool gujtar ofJoe Pass,trumpeter
Carmell Jones and Al Porcino, lush
stTing arrangements, and a host of
top-flight players,Wilson is clearly in
her element, as is evidenced by "My
SweetThing" and "Satin Doll."
BINC:680046
UPC:O7T179626526
EricDolphy
Out to Lunch!
Playful and edgy,this landmark 1954
recording was the high-water mark
for one ofthe greatest free-jazz piay-
ers in history: multi-instrumentaligt
Eric Dolphy. Whether on flute, bass
clarinet, or alto saxophone, Dolphy
enlivens each tTack. Drummer Tony
Williams, bassist Richard Davts,
trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, and
vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson also
flex theirmuscles on these exhilarat-
in9 sessions.
BINCr5821714
UPC:724349879324
Andrew HilI
Point of Departure
with a septet comprised of estab-
lished stars, Andrew Hill brilliantly
molded the talents of his amuing
musicians into an album that's still
recognizedas his shining hourWith a
three-horn attack-including the
in jmitable Eric Dolphy-and
rhythm section led by a spirited, 18-
year-old Tony Wiliiams, the music
spins menily around Hill's vigorous
piano riffing. Featuresthree altemate
takes.
BINC:5858123
UPC:724)49900721
Wayne Shorter
SpeakNo Evil
Showing off his compositional abili-
ties on songs such as the lovely
"lnfant Eyes"and displaying on every
track the finely honed saxophone
skills that continue to thrill jazz
lovers,Wayne Shorter jams as part of
a vibrant quintet on this recording.
a
Shorter's Miles Davis bandmates
Herbie Hancockand Ron Carterjoin
FreddieHubbard and Elvinlones for a
world-class ensemble. lncludes an
altemate take of "Dance cadavercus."
BINC:58217'10
UPCI124J499OO127
HoraceSilver
Songfor My Father
With this rousing release, pianist Horace
Silver added to a legacy already packed with
memorable efforts. With its instantly identi-
fiable melody, the tiUe track is perhaps the
best-known tune ftom these classic Blue
Note sessions,onwhich Silvermakes the keys
positively sparkle. In later years, Steely Dan
adapted the song's melody as the underpin-
ning for the pop smash "Rikki Don't LoseThat
Number"
BINC:5845484
UPC:724J499OO226
NinaSimone
Vervelazz Masters17
Whereas Bjllie Holiday emphasized the jazz
part of her jazz-blues sound, Simone's raw,
often dark songsofprotest and lost Tomance
were definitely rooted in pure blues. Includes i
her version of"Strange Fruit"and a spellblnd-
ing take on "Little Cirl Blue," on which her l
piano playing and singing make for an
intriguing contrast.
BINC:885866
UPC:731451819827
lohn Coltrane
A LoveSupreme
PerhapsJohn Coltrane'smost impor-
tant album and certainly a landmark
in jazz history A Love Supreme is a
sujte in four parts recorded after
Coltrane'sspiritual awakening. This is
the saxophonist at both his most
emotional and his most clear The
other members of the classic quar-
tet-Mccoy Tynet Elvin Jones, and
Jimmy Carrison-are also at the peak
oftheir powers.
BINC:100779
UPC:011105015523
Astrud. Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto's
FinestHour
When Astrud Cilberto sang on Stan
Cetz's hit "The Girl from lpanem4"
she was immediateiy hailed as the
new voice of bossa nova. Featuring
the best of her work with Getz, as
well as with her husband, Joio
Cilberto, this 2o-track.collectior reaf-
firms her importance in both the
jazz and world-music genres.
BINC:6586150
UPCI73]452079022
Herbie Hancock
MaidenVoyage
Herbie Hancockenjoyedthe limeiight
as part of Miles Davis'sclassic 1960s
quintet. At the same time, he was
also recording his own sterling
albums. Featuring drummer Tony
Williams and bassist Ron Carter from
Daviss group, s well as s*ophonist
Ceorge Coleman and trumpeter
Frcddie Hubbard, these five original
compositions gleam with Hancock's
distinctive piano-playing style.
BINC:5845568
UPC:724149533'127
RamseyLewis
TheIn Crowd
RamseyLewisbecame famous for his
prodigious contributions to jaz z edu-
cation, his constant search for new
musicians. and his experiments with
juz fusion. This funky, smooth 1965
live album put the pianist on the
maD, and it's rife with moments of
wam crowd interaction (especially
on the groovin'title track).
BINC:676O75
UPCIO76732918524
LeeMorgan
Cornbread
This hard-bop masteruork came out
in 1965, while trumpet adventurer
Lee Morgan was still riding high on
the success of his legendary
Sidewinder alburn. This is an excel-
lent example of experimentalism
gone right, perfomed with a group
of like-minded and fearless innova-
tols like Herbie Hancock and Hank
Mobley. Includes the beautiful bal'lad
"Ceora'
BINC:67915O
UPC:OT1T18422228
LarryYoung
unA
As the 1960s progressed, the
Hammond organ became a more
prevalent feature on lhe jazz
landscape. In the hands of an excep-
tional player like Larry Young,
this versatile, attention-grabbing
instTument spoke volumes. For this
1965 recording-on1y his second
as a leader-Young assembled a
strapping quartet with saxophonist
Joe Henderson, drummer Elvin
Jones,and trumpeter Woody Shaw.
Featuresthree altemate takes.
BINC:5803258
UPC:724349780828
 Duke Ellington
TheFarEastSuite:SpecialMix
More than most other 2oth-century com-
posers,Dute Ellington was uncannily skilled
at translating exotic locales into d)mamic
music. This extensively remstered album
was conceived by Ellington and Billy
Strayhom during a State Department tour in
1963.Highlights include an inspired Johnny
Hodges on the lush ballad "lsfahan" and the
ensembleworkftom Eilington stalwarts Paul
6onsalves and CootieWilliams.

Cannonball Adileiley BINC:984089

Mercy, Mercy,Mercy! Live at
"The CIub"
Featuring keyboardist Joe Zawinul's
inspiTational title track, these ses-
sionsboast alto-saxgreat Cannonball
Adderley in top fom, Adderley shows
off his exuberant,soul-drenchedplay-
ing in front ofalive audience,with his
younger brother, Nat, on comet. The
qujntet swings thTough half a dozen
tunes, including "SackO'Woe."
BINC:1008427
UPC:724382991526
UPC:O78635655123
CecilTaylor
Unit Strudures
Taylorwas a classicallytrained pianist before
entering the jazz world. Thelonious Monk
and Duke Ellington were the main inspira-
tions for his frenzied, if controversial,flights
to the outer limits of the jazz universe.
Percussive song structures and free-form
explorations are the orders ofthe day on this
groundbreaking-and still quite under-
ground-I966 album.
McCoyTyner LouisArmstrong
TheRealMcCoy WhataWonderfulWorld
Demonstrating the sophisticated, Originallyreieasedin 1968,thiswas a
flexible piano technique that made landmark release for Louis
him an integral part of .John Armstrorg and remains one of the
coltrane's classic 1960s quartet, most enjoyable exruTsions one can
Mccoy Tyner led off these sessions take into the land ofjazz. lt's also a
with the jaunty "Passion Dance,"one great snapshot of Satchmo's later
of five original compositions that career The title track hasn't lost a
make up what is corsidered by many shred of power in the past three
to be his finest solo work. Ron Carter decades.
and Elvin Jones lock down a steady
BINC;1505857
rhythm, andJoe Henderson provides
UPC:0111O5055627
succulent tenor saxophone.
Vince Guaruldi
oh Good Grief!
Ttep1ayful
soundtrack
that accom-
panied Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy,
and the rest of the Peanuts gang
features some of pianist Vince
Guaraldi's most nimble playing.
Includes "Linus and Lucy,""You're in
Love,Charlie Brom,""Creat Pumpkin
Waltz," and many other favorites.
BINC:674096
UPC:O75992717229

BINC:679'155 BINC:5803255
UPC:OTII|M2372O UPC:724f4918O729
 Herbie Hancock
HeadHunters
With Herbie Hancock already a famjliar
name in jazz households,this funky master-
piece, with its unfolding layers of invigorat- l
ing percussion,made the rest of the world
stand up, take notice, and dance. Includes
new liner notes by Hancockhimself Feafures
the familiar"chameleon" and early echoesof
i
I
trip-hop on "Watemelon Man." I
BINC:4843615
I
1973-80: UPCI074646512326

LesMcCannand PharoahSanders Miles Davis BLENDINGIT

Ed.dieHdrrts
SwissMovement
In the summer 1969, pianist Les
McCann was joined by two horn
players hed never met before (tenor
saxophonist Eddie Haris and
trumpeter Benny Bailey)for alive per-
fomance of completely unrehearsed
music at Switzerland'sMontreux Jazz
Festival. The miraculous result
includes the fiery "Compared to
Karma
Saxophonist Pharoah Sanders first
made a name for himself as a pro-
t6g6 ofJohn Coltrane,and although
his music is possessedof the same
sense of cosmic innovation, there is
an element ofpeace that is not often
found in his mentor's music. This
epic release features the half-hour
octet piece, "The Creator Has a
Master Plan."
BitchesBrew
For many jazz fans, the 21st cenfury
ALLTOGETHER
10trrst Ylll[0s0
began in 1969 with the release of
Davis's mind-blowing integration of
funk and electric elements into his
already experimental landscape. He
and cohorts like Chick Corea and
Dave Holland practically redefined
improvisation with this fiery and fas-
cjnating progressive masterpiece.
Includes abonus track.
I
i
Joe Pass
Virtuoso
Joe Pass was almost a veteran when he
Teleased this 1973 classic. But it was this
album of dazzling unaccompanied guitar
piecesthat brought him to the attention of a
much wider audience,and it was the first of
rrilta many recordings featuring Pass alone. He
played all the rhythms, solos,and harmonies 1 '

What," on which Mccann singsin his himsell and they are especially noteworthy
BINC:147'1843 BINC:5885285 on faves like "How High the Moon?"
inimitable fashion.
UPC:011105015325 UPC:0746465T1424 i

BINC:1538023 BINC:6589092
UPC:081227245221 UPCIO252'18483124 il
lli
 Thc ModmJoz(hstet
T[c(lmolete latCmqri
TheMoilern lazz Quartet
TheCompleteLastConcert
Wher the MJO_took Avery Fisher
Hall's stage in 1974 for what was
billed as their flnal performance
together, it was viewed as the end of
an era. John Lewis,Milt Jackson,and
crew played iike they've never played
before, and the result is captured on
this two-CD set. The album opens
with a wonderfully complex version
of "softly, As in a Moming sunfise."
BINC:672998
UPC:O7567819762a
Chick Corea
Retum to Forever
Not released in the U.S.until 1975,
these sessions mark the earlier
recording debut of the first install-
ment of keyboardist Chick Corea's
celebrated Retum to Forever band.
Intemingling h'iselectric piano with
Latin rhythms, Corea fashioned a
highly appealing mix, showcasing
the percussion talents of Brazilian
husband-and-wife duo Airto Moreira
and Flora Purim, as well as Joe
Fanell on sopnno sax and Stanley
Clarke on bass.
BINC:884595
UPC:O422a\97826
Keith lanett
TheKiiln Concert
It's not every solo piano album that
remains a classicmore than 25 years
after its release. From the very first
notes of this 1975concert in Cemany,
Keith Jarett cast a spell overhis audi-
ence and didn't snap his fingers until
almost an hour later This is a nearly
flawiess example of the art of piano
dynamics.
BINC:506832'l
UPC:042281006722
Chuck Mangione
ChuckMangione's
FinestHout
r huck Mangione got hjs start in the
lrard-bop school of Art Blakey'slazz
Messengers in the 1960s,but his
greatest successcame a decade later
when he pioneered the smooth-jazz
fomat with his hits "FeelsSo Cood"
and "Land of Make Believe."This set
features the fliigelhom maestro at
his midrTospeak.
BINC:5586352
UPC:606949057021
Jean-Luc Ponty David Sanborn
TheVery Bestof TheEssentials
tean-LucPon$r David Sanbom is one of the most
French violinist Jean-Luc Ponty widely knom saxophonists in the
smooth-jazz world, thanks to more
merged the old jazz style of
than 20 years of hit songs and count-
Stephane Crappelli with more
less televjsion appearances (includ-
contemporary sounds. He played '9os
ing his own early show Nrghf
with everyone from Frank Zappa to
Musrr). This disc compiles his finest
the jazz rock pioneers of the
recordings,including "Chicago Song"
Mahavishnu Orchestra. As this
and"Love & Happiness."
collection shows, though, his sensr
bilities were rooted in pure jazz and BINC:6963464
classicalsounds.Includesthe Philip UPC:0812276O6725
Class-like"Mirage."
BINC:6257926
UPC:081227986223
 GeorgeBenson
Breezin'
It might be stnnge to apply the phrase,.pop
superstar" to a smooth-jazz wizard like
George Benson. However,his 1976 Breezin,
not only hit No. 1 on the Billboard jazz )ist,
but also topped the R&B and pop charts at
the same time.This 25th-anniversaryedition
feafures bonus material, including a soulful
rendition of "DoM Here on the Cround,,
from the movie Cml Hand Luke.

Gato Barbieri
Caliente!
Cato Barbieri has one of the mosr
recognizablesax accentsin the histo-
ry of the instrument. Originally
releasedin 1976,this album showcas-
es a great mix of Barbieri's smooth,
jazz tendencies with his trademark
Latin sax explosiveness.lt features a
number of his more famous pieces,
including "Fireflies," "Don't Cry
Rochelle,"and the cover of Maruin
Caye's"lWant You."
BINC:671793
UPC:075O21124725
BINC:6484828
UPC:08'1227671327
Michael Franks
TheArt ofTea
Striking gold on jut his second recording,
multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Michael
Franks found successby blending jazz and
pop sounds and appealing to a wide audi_
ence.Calling on saxophonists David Sanbom
and Michael Brecker,Frankskeeps the music
carefree and sexy-His pleasant vocals carry
such memorable tunes as "Eggplant', and
"PopsicleToe9."
BINC:674130
UPC:075992722421
fhe ManhattanTran*t
TheVery Bestof the
Manhattan Transfer
When the group formed jn 1972,its
rnember'original intention was to
' mulatethe sound ofthe Count Basie
saxophone section. In the 30 years
that have followed, the Manhattan
Transfer has branched out into the
worlds of pop, doo-wop,jazz,Brdilian
music,and much more.This d'isccata-
logs some of their finest moments,
including "Boy from New York City,"
"Birdland,"and "Tuedo Junction."
BINC:86328'l
UPC:0081227155022
Spyro Gyra
fhe Bestof Spyo Gyra:
The First TenYears
This collection coveE what is proba-
bly the most exciting part of Spyro
6yn's career,when they were blu-
'70s
ing new ground in the late and
'80s,years
before the phrase"smooth
jdz" entered the public vocabulary
Includesearlyhits like "Shakersong"
and "Moming Dance,"as well as the
joyous "Summer Strut."
BINC:5015898
UPC:051617550129
Al Jarreau
Bestof AI laneau
Silky-voicedAl larreau has covered a
lot of ground ovet an enomously
successful career, and he's the only
singer to have snagged Clammys in
jazz,pop, and R&8. Released in 1996,
this collectjon features two prevjous-
ly unreleasedtunes and two decades
of hits,highlighted by "We're in This
Love Together," "Mornin'," and
"Moonlighting."
BINC:4786515
UPC:093624645429

Weather Report
HeavyWeather
Walme Shorter and Joe Zawinul were
both a part of Miles Davis'sjuz-rock
experiments in the late l960s, so it's
hardly surprising that they were
responsible for one of the first jazz-
fusion groups. This,their most popu-
lar release, features bassist Jaco
Pastorius and includes the hit
"Birdland" and the dreamy tone
poem'A RemarkYou Made."
BINC:4925557
UPC:0746465]0827
EarI Kugh
LateNightGuitar
One of the coolest cats ever to strap
on a six-string, Earl Klugh has enter-
tained listeners for more than three
decades with a lovely acoustic tone-
His career is packed with outstand-
ing recordings, and these 1980
sessions reinforced Klughs place in
jazz. Featuring an orchestra and
multiple hom players, "Mona Lisa"
and "Two for the Road" are among
the standout tracks.
BINC:579'1584
UPC:724349a5822
(&f,nrtA$ov,t(N !t
Grover Washington,ln
Winelight
GENERATION
This was the perfect title for an early
milestone in the burgeoning
smooth-jazz genre. Washington's
silky sax lineund rhythmic Arooves
would set a dreamy mood for any
night, and his sound is both accessi-
ble to mainstream pop fans and
musically compelljng for followers of
jazz. Includes the Crammy-winning
collaboration with Bill Withers on
'lust
the Two of Us."
BINC:672138
UPC:075596055529
-!Xr,:,' Bobby McFerrin
ndfr Spontaneouslnventions
Bobby McFerin exploded onto the music
: scene with his groundbreaking debut, rhe
Voice,and the vocal-jazzinnovator brilliantly
followed it up with this rousing release.
!rStitti
Pianist Herbie Hancock plays accompani-
lllflllilis ment on "Tudle Shoes," while the
Manhattan Transfer and Jon Hendrjcks stop
by for'Another Night in Tunisia." McFerrin
also perfoms solo on severalnumbers.
1985-99: BINC:671123
UPC:O-f1T14629829
THENEW
Boblames a.ndDavid Sanborn
DoubleVision
m#ry''.
Keyboardist Bob James and saxophonist
David Sanborn joined forces on this
midl980s effort packed with stylish tunes.
Sharing top billing, both ofthese high-profile
perfomers contribute original material that
beautifully showcases their individual
abilities. Al Janeau checks in for a soulful
rendition of"Since I Fellfor You."
BINC:674626
UPC:075992539325
Wynton Maralis
Marsali s Standard Time,
Volume 1
With elegant, inventive takes on
"Caravan," 'April in Paris," and
"Memories of You,"Wynton Marsalis
solidified his stature as a iazz scholar
and assured his positionit the van
guard of the 1980s'"Young Lions"
movement. Backedby a superb quar-
tet that includes Marcus Roberts,
Robert Hurst, and Jeff "Tain" Watts,
Marsalis blows magnificent trumpet
notes on this first of three Standard
Time volumes.
BINC:669147
UPC.074644046120
Pat Metheny
still Life(ralking)
With a technique like no other and a
skill for plalng an incredible range
of musical styles, guitarist Pat
Metheny has deseruedly eamed 14
Grammy Awards (including one for
this 1987 release)while perfoming
and recording with a variety ofmusi-
cians. Here, Metheny demonstrates
his love for Braziiian mwic, laying
down sophisticated originals such as
"Minuano (six Eight)" and "Third
Wind."
BINC:652651
UPC:7206424145A
fhe Rippingtons
TheBestof the Rippingtons
When RussFreemanfirst fomed the
Rippingtons,he began making waves
whose effectsare still being feltin the
ju z community.Their mix of intricate
jaz z soloing and easy grooves is one
of the most imitated sounds in mod-
ern jazz. This comprehensive
overuiew includes fuvorites like "5he
Likes to Watch" with Kenny C.
BINC:4953010
UPC:011105989121
Take 6
Greatest Hits
Take 6 took the world by stom in
1988 with the release of their
Crammy-winning debut album. They
continue their joyful sound today
with aforus on tight,mostly acappel-
la hamonies, and a unique blend of
gospel, soul, and jazz. This compila-
tion looks back on their fiTst l0 years,
and it includes favorites like "Spread
Love"and"Biggest Part ofMe"
BINC:5934235
UPC:09162473752O
Iohn Zorn
Nakeil City
There is eclectic, and then there is
avant-garde.And then there is John
zom,the darling of NewYork'sdom-
toM scene. From freakish experi-
ments with noise to scoring
Japanese adult films, there is no
frontier unexplored by this saxo-
phonist and composer The forus of
this album is on Zomifiedversions of
c'lassic movie themes, including
those for Chinatown, Batman, and.
the James Bond movies.
BINC:689108
UPC:07559792!427
Bila Fleckand
the Hecktones
GreatestHitsof the
20thCentury
combining elements of bluegrass,
jazz,and whatever elsehe can get his
banjo strings around, B€la Fleckhas
been caruing out a unique niche in
music sincethe late 1970s.With his
equally flexible bandmates proving
spirited foil' this tenific compilation
includes 1l classic Flecktunes, includ-
ing the Grammy-winning "The
Sinister Minister," as well as "Flight of
the Cosmic HiDDo"and more.
BINC:6050451
UPC:O9162473O125
 Shirley Horn

#
YouWonTForgetMe
Packedwith classicballads,this l99t relede
from versatile vocalist Shirley Hom fooses
on love. Feafuring "Don't Let the Sun Catch
You Crying,""lt Had to BeYou,""you Stepped
Out of a Dream," and more, the album also
boasts a wide range of guest perfomers,
including Miles Davis and Wynton and
Branford Marsalis.

Fourplay
Bestof Fourplay
It's been more than a decade since
these smooth-jazz stars first joined
forces on Bob.lames's Grand piano
Canyon album. James and cohorts
LeeRitenour,Nathan East,and Hawey
Mason continued to record together
under the Fourplay moniker, issuing
numerous dazzling efforts. Cathering
hits from theirfirst three albums, this
'12-track
collection includes ouest
vocalsby Chaka Khan and Take6.
BINC:4864414
uPQ093624666127
BINC:654?'16
UPC:042284748227
Dianne Reeves
I Remember
Detroit-bom vocalist Dianne Reeveshas had
an interesting career, rotating among pop,
African music, and juz before settling .in at
the Blue Note label to make some of the
better jzz records of the past lO years. This
set of standards includes 'Afio Blue" and a
lush take on the underappreciated "Softly,
As in a Moming sunrise."
BINC:6792140
UPC:0TlT19026425
RickBruun
Bestof RickBraun
Eversince his entrance on the scene,
trumpet master Rick Braun has had a
profound effect on contemporary
smooth jaz z. This CD feafures record-
ings sprinkled with funk, R&8, and
catchy pop grooves that date back to
1993.Boney.lamesis a featured guest
on tenor sil, and the disc includes
"Hollywood & Vine."
BINC:6015664
UPC:0075678323829
CassandraWilson
BlueLight'TilDawn
With her sensual contralto,
CassandraWilsonhas eamedthe full
attention of the jzz community. A
talented songwriter and bandleader,
Wilson also dips intothe deep well of
Delta blues on haunting renditiors
of Robert Johnson's"Come on in My
Kitchen"and"Hellhound on MyTrail"
on this mesmerizing release.
BINC:838520
UPC:OflTI8139l22
loshuaRedman
MoodSwing
An heir to the hard-bop masters,sax-
oDhonist loshua Redmanhas nroven
himself deseruing of all the praise he
has gamered since he emerged in the
early 1990s. His music is both chal-
lenging and an enormous amount of
fun. Bassist Christian McBride and
pianist Bnd Mehldau are more than
up to the challenge of blending past
with future.
BINC:93073
UPC:O93624564324

Diana Krall
Allfor You:A Dedication to
the Nat King ColeTrio
Vocalist and pianist Diana Krall has
become one of the most celebrated
jazz artists of the past decade. This
tribute to Nat King Coleincludes cool
versions of "Frim Fram Sauce," "Hit
That .Jive,Jack!",the haunting "You're
Looking at Me," and'A Blossom Fell."
An excellent companion piece to any
Nat King Colecollection.
BINC:1513657
UPC:0'11105018227
Brad Mehldau
lntroducingBradMehldau
Heavilyinfluencedby keyboardgreats
Bill Evans and Keith Janetl Dianist
Brad Mehldau first athacted national
attention while perfoming with sax-
ophonist loshua Redmans group. On
this frrst outing as a leaderi Mehldau
tackles severaltime-honored classics,
giving tender, wise-beyond-his-years
treatment to standards such d "lt
Might AsWell BeSpring,""Preludetoa
Kiss,"and others,in addition to four
catchyoriginals.
BINC:1455081
UPCt09)624599722
Kenny G
GreatestHits
Callhim instrumental pop or the king
ofsmooth-sax silkjness.Either way,all
of Kenny C's hits are collected on this
disc,which provides a wonderful ret-
rospectiveofhis vast catalog ofwork.
Includes his cover of Sam Cooke's
"You Send Me" (with Michael Bolton)
and the breakout hit "Songbird."
BINC:4949550
UPC:O78221899123
Pat Metheny
lmaginaryDay
'at Metheny creates some of the
rrost beautiful guitar work heard in
rny field. His songs are at once pen-
:ive and packed with stunningly dex-
terous guitar melodies. His arsenal
' ere includesa 42-stringPikassogui-
lar and an acoustic sitar-guitar,which
is a natural fit for the world of colors
he exploreson this disc.
BINC:4931014
UPC:09)624679127
KirkWhalum
ForYou
Groory sax guru (and sometime gospel com-
poser) Kirk Whalum offers a collection of
smooth, R&B-tingedjazz pieces drawn from
the past fewyears. Featuring Wendy Moten's
radiant voiceon'All I Do,"the album also has
versions of BTian McKnight's'Anytime,"
Maxwell's'Ascension,"and Mariah Carey's
"My All."
BINC:5702522
UPCI09]6247]2428
Boneylames
BodyLanguage
One ofthe smoothest sax players on the jazz
scene,BoneyJames moves through soprano,
alto, and tenor saxophones with seductive
grace on this 1999 disc. On such tTacks as
"lnto the Blue,""l'll Always LoveYou" (featur-
ing Shai),and a take on Janet Jackson's"l Cet
Lonely,"Jamescreatesperfect mood music.
BINC:5797091
UPC:093624728320

Keith tanett
TheMelody at Night,
with You
One of the greatest living jazz
pianists presents a collection of hjs
personal favorites.Stripping down his
virtuos'ictendencies,Keith Jarrett per-
foms songs like "Someone to Watch
Over Me" and "Shenandoah" with
pure, simple, and sometimes stark
beauty. Included with the 10 stan-
dards is the very pretty original
"Meditation."
BINC:6032101
UPC:73149.794923
We Wqnt
to Contribute
to YourChild
College
Educotion. Diana Krall
Introducingo RemorkobleNew
to Help You Sove Thousonds Discwes Nat King Cole3 influence on her singing and playing stlie
of Dollorsfor College. Though her beautiful voiceand melodic piano plaing seem effort-
MedeskiMaftin &Wooil less,Diana Krall has worked intensely at developing her abilities.
LastChanceto DanceTrance Through childhood lessonsand her father\ extensiverecord collec-
(Perhaps):
BestOf tion, she developed a lovefor starc like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra,
Billie Holiday, and Fats Waller.
(1991-1ee6)
John Medeski,Billy Martin, and Chris
Wood have been straddling the fine Cole's style sounds easy and natunl and relaxed, but when you
line between avant-gardesunealism
really listen to it, it's very complex. He appealed to me as a great
and groovy accessibility since they jdz pianist who influenced other people, like Oscar Peterson.His
started. They also almost single-
artistry as a pianist is almost separate from his artistry tr a singer.
handedly brought the worlds ofjazz He had beautiful, impeccable tste as an interpreter of American
and jam-band together This is an popular song.
excellent collection ofwork from one
of the most innovative trios in mod-
em music
BIN€:6O21241
UPC:798187952O28
PatMetheny
On the meaning ofmusical categoris
A l+time Grammy Award-winnetr Pat Metheny has spent more
than a quarter century forging an instantly identifiable sound.
His nearly boundlessenergy and passionfor sonic expeimentation
arefrequently augmente d by acoustic and electric instruments oJhis
own design.
The methods that are used to quantify music-jazz, rock, pop,
black white, American, folk, European, arrart-garde, etc.--*rave all
failed dismany as terms that have any rralue whatsoever for me as
a listener or a player. I love music and see it, like humanity itself, as
one big thing. I can get goose bumps listming to just about any-
one playing just about anjfthing if the/re doing it at their very
best. When the)/re ffnding something unique and important and
special about that particular musial endeavor at that particular
moment il musicians and would suffer greatly unless they could
make that thing happen in just that way at just that time, that's
when I love music the most.
Wilson
Cassandra
On leaming from her elilen
Blessed with a sensual contralto voice and a gif for seamlessly
blending juz, blues, pop, and other styles, Cassandra wilson says
songs choose her not the other way around. Wilson achieved
a breakthrough with the 1993 releaseof her exhilarating Blue Light
It uaM.
when lwas in Mississippi,I was searchingfor oldermusicians that
I could work with, older musicians that I could leam from. And I
heard a lot about Boogaloo Ames while I ws there. One thing led
to another, and I called and rkedhim ifhe might like to play on
the recording. I was especially fascinated with him because he
symbolized a missing link, so to speak, between jazz and blues.
He wr equally facile in both, and you hear it in what he's Playing.
In Mississippi, there is sometimes a gny area where ja:z and
bhres meet.
JoshuaRedman
On whatlnext in jazz
What began for Joshua Redman as a one-year break bqfore law
schnl culminated. in his winning
first pize in the sixophone
categoty at the lggl Thelonious Monk tnternationai Jazz
Competition. Since then, he hasfocused on mwic and dram rave
reviewsfrom aitics, fan5 anil peers.

We have to stop seeing the development ofjazz---or the develop

ment of anyart-in this kind of linearprogression.youknow,each
step is a little bit higher than the one before; there! always a next
obvious step, which represents obvious progress and linear evohr_
tion from what came before. Thatt a very modenist conception,
and it! ri'orked for a long time. But I think this is more of a post_
modem age. ftt less about the next big thing or the next logial
extension of what! happening. ft! more about all these diffeient
possible crcative avenues that are being explored-
Adderley,
Cannonball .. .. .26,46 C o l e m a n , O r n e .t .t .e .........28 Cilberto,Joio ....... .40 Hubbard,Freddie .. . . .38
Adder1ey,Nat.... .....30 Coltrane,John . . . . . .23,t0,40,M e ,i z z y.
C i l l e s p iD ... .....13,16,24 J a m e sB,o b ...........55
A l p e r tH, e r b ...... ....36 Connor,Chris .........20 n ,e n n y.
C o o d m aB . . . . . . . . . .. . . 7 J a m eB
s ,o n e y .........61
Armstrong,Louis
.. ...5,21,34,47 C o r e aC, h i c k ........ ..50 Cordon,Dexter . ..f4,38 Jarreau,Al ............53
Baker,Chet ............17 Davis,Miles ......12,21,29,31,48 Crappelli,Stephane ...........10 Jarrett,Keith.. ....50,62
Barbieri,Cato ........52 D o l p h yE, r i c . . . .. ... ..42 C r e e nC, r a n t .... .. . ..40 Johnson,J.J. ...........14
B a s i eC, o u n t .....7,19,23 D o r s e y , T o m.m
. . y. . . . . . . . . .. . . 8 C r i f f i n , J o h n.n. .y. . ..........24 Jones,Etta ............12
Bechet,Sidney ........6 Eckstine,Billy... ......31 C u a r a l d i , V i n. .c.e. . . ......36,47 Jones,O-uincy .........37
Benson,Ceorge.....- .........52 E l l i n g t o nD,u k e . .... . ..22,37,46 , r b i e.
H a n c o cHk e .........44,49 J o r d a nL,o u i s. . .. ... . .10
Blakey,Art ............26 Evans,
Bill ... . . ..27,31,34 H a r r i sE, d d i e . ... .. ...48 Jordan,Sheila. .......38
B r a u nR, i c k ... ..... ...59 Fitzgerald,Ella.... ...13,20,21,32 . .y. .
Hartman,Johnn ........40 KennyC .....60
Brown,Clifford ........17 Fleck,B6la ........-...57 H a w k i nCs o
, leman . . . . . . . .. . . . 9 Kpntnn St:n ......15

Brubeck,Dave.. ...16,28 F o u n t a iP
n ,e t e . . . .....36 Henderson,Fletcher ...........6 K i r kR
, oland .. . . .. ... .35
Byrd,Donald .........39 Fourplay .............58 H e n d e r s o n , J. .o. .e. . .........41 K l u g hE, a r l ...........54
Christy,June ..........16 Franks,
Michael .. . .. ..52 Hill,Andrew ..........42 Krall,Diana ..........60
C l a r kS, o n n y .. .. . .. . ..26 C e t zS
, tan .... ... . .31,40 Holiday,Billie.. ..9,11,14 K r u p aC, e n e . . . .. .... .15
Cole,NatKing... .....20 Cilberto,Astrud..... .........44 Horn,Shirley .........58 t , e n d r i c kasn dR o s s. . . . . . . . . 2 4
L a m b e rH
L e w i sR, a m s e y .......45 Mulligan,Gerry..... ..........15 Sonny.
Rollins, .27,23,24 T y n eM
r,cCoy .........47
Mangione,Chuck. ............51 Nelson,Oliver. .......35 Sanbom,David. ...51,55 Vaughan,Sarah. ...1218
ManhattanTransfer ..........53 O'Day,Anita ..........25 Pharoah
Sanders, ... ..48 W a l l e rF, a t s . .. . . .. . ... .6
Marsalis,Wynton.... .........56 Parker,Charlie ........11,12,13,16 Santamaria,Mongo ..........27 . ah
Washington,Din .........18
M c C a n nL,e s. . . . . .. . ..48 Pass,Joe ......49 ShawArtie ............8 Washington,Jr.,Crover .......54
M c F e r r i n , B o b. b y .............55 Peterson.Oscar. . . .15,
39 S h o r t e r , W a y.n. .e. . . ....... ..43 WeatherReport IA

M c R a eC, a r m e n .... . . .18 Ponty,Jean-Luc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Silver,Horace .........41 W e b s t eBr ,e n . . . ......25

M e d e s kM
i a r t i n& W o o d .....62 P o w e lB
l,ud. .. .. ... . . .12 SimonN
e ,i n a . . . . . . .. . 4 3 W h a l u mK, i r k . . . ......61
Mehldau,Brad.. ..-..60 P r i m aL, o u i s ....... ...21 Sinatra,Frank. ........8 Williams,Joe .19
Metheny,Pat.... .....56 Puente,Tito ..........27 Smith,Jimmy ...13 Wilson,Cassandra ............59
Miller,Clenn ..........8 O_uintet ... . ..16 Wilson,Nancy. .42
SpyroGyra
Mingus,Charles . . . . . 1 6 , 2 9 , 3 7 , 4 1 R e d m a n , J o s .h. u. .a. . ........59 Stitt,Sonny 24 Young,Larry .45
M o b l e yH, a n k. . .......32 R e e v eDsi,a n n e .......58 Take6 . 57 Y o u n gL,e s t e r .........15
ModernJazzO*uartet . .... .19,50 Reinhardt,Django ..........210 Tatum,Art li Zorn,John ............57
Monk,Thelonious.... ...11,22,25 R i c h , B u d d y ...........15 Taylol Cecil 46
Morgan,Lee.... ...41,45 Rippingtons ......... .56 ThreeSounds... . . 3l
M o r t o n , J e l l y R. o
. .l l ...........5 R o a c hM, a x .....16,17,37 Tunentine,Stanlt'y 33