FEATURED NEW CDs:
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DAVID HAZELTINE: ALFIE
Hazeltine, bassist David Williams and drummer Joe Farnsworth teamed up on this 2006 tribute to Burt Bacharach. 24-bit Japan issue.
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EDDIE HIGGINS: AMOR
Here is another great Eddie Higgins release on Venus. Splendid sound quality and playing. 24-bit Japan issue.
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DAN NIMMER: KELLY BLUE
Young pianist Dan Nimmer is joined by veterans John Webber and Jimmy Cobb for this tribute to Wynton Kelly. 24-bit Japan issue.
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KEN PEPLOWSKI: MEMORIES OF YOU
Beautiful standards galore on this new Peplowski release. The clarinetist is joined by Ted Rosenthal, Gary Mazzaroppi, and Jerr Brillinger. 24-bit Japan issue.
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FRANCISCO CAFISO: SEVEN STEPS TO HEAVEN
Cafiso's second date for Venus is another knockout. Joined by an Italian group, this session features several nice tunes. 24-bit Japan issue.
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HAROLD MABERN: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Here is another new Venus tribute CD - this one to composer Harold Arlen. Mabern is featured here along with Dwayne Burno and Willie Jones. 24-bit Japan issue.
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BUD SHANK AND SHORTY ROGERS
Recorded in 1954/55 for Pacific, this date was not previously released on CD. 12 tracks featuring Bud Shank, Shorty Rogers, and Bill Perkins. 24-bit Japan issue.
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SONNY RED: IMAGES
This 1961 date features altoist Sonny Red along with Grant Green, Barry Harris, and Blue Mitchell. This has not been previously issued on CD. 24-bit Japan issue.
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CHICO HAMILTON: BLUE SANDS
Recorded in 1955, this Chico Hamilton date features guitarist Jim Hall along with Buddy Collette and Carson Smith. 24-bit Japan issue.
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LOUIS HAYES: MAXIMUM FIREPOWER
This new recording by the Louis Hayes-led Cannonball legacy band features Vincent Herring, Jeremy Pelt, and Anthony Wonsey.
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ALL SEPTEMBER 2006 CDs
ALL AUGUST 2006 CDs
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FEATURED NEW SHEET MUSIC BOOKS/ARRANGEMENTS:
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JAZZ COMBO COLLECTION
These 3-horn plus rhythm section combo arrangements are from the pen of Dave Wolpe. The collection includes: Lulu's Back in Town, How High the Moon, Skylark, Prelude to a Kiss, Stompin' at the Savoy, Too Close for Comfort, You Stepped Out of a Dream, Stars Fell on Alabama, You'd be So Nice to Come Home To, and Alexander's Ragtime Band.
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BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS FOR GUITAR
With 60 examples, written in standard notation and tablature, this book covers the fundamental rhythmic and harmonic characteristics of samba, bossa nova, choro, baião, toada, xote, afoxé, frevo, Marcha, and Marcha Rancho. Each style is broken down to their historic and regional roots and combined with examples that capture the essence of each style.
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COMPLETE GERSHWIN PIANO WORKS
This book contains complete music: Rhapsody in Blue, Prelude I, Prelude II, Prelude III, Prelude (Fragment), Prelude (Sleepless Night), Prelude (Melody #17), Prelude (Novelette in Fourths), Prelude (Rubato), Concerto in F, An American in Paris, I Got Rhythm Variations, 2nd Rhapsody, and Cuban Overture.
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JAZZ SAXOPHONE DUETS
This book gives students an opportunity to experience the excitement of playing professional level sax duets with a great rhythm section. Each duet is a musical conversation between the two saxophones. Written in an interactive style, both saxophonists are actively involved rhythmically, melodically and harmonically throughout the duets, combining to form a complete musical picture.
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ALL SEPTEMBER 2006 SHEET MUSIC/THEORY BOOKS
ALL AUGUST 2006 SHEET MUSIC/THEORY BOOKS
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FEATURED NEW DVDs:
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GARY BURTON/MAKOTO OZONE: LIVE AT MONTREUX
Filmed live at Montreux in 2002, this duo concert features vibraphonist Gary Burton along with pianist Makoto Ozone.
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HOWARD ALDEN: LIVE AT THE SMITHSONIAN JAZZ CAFE
Howard's musical depth and instrumental mastery are clearly apparent in this concert recorded at the Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington D.C. on January 27th, 2006. Jon Burr on bass and Rob Garcia on drums join Howard on a rich selection of jazz favorites, with the beautiful voice of Terrie Richards Alden featured on Gone With the Wind.
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JOHN ABERCROMBIE/ANDY LAVERNE: THE ART OF THE DUO
This DVD recording of John Abercrombie and Andy LaVerne is the most recent in a musical and personal relationship that has spanned some 25 years. Features 12 tunes.
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WYNTON MARSALIS: IN THIS HOUSE, ON THIS MORNING
In 'In This House, On This Morning,' Wynton Marsalis takes his music to a whole new level of creativity. Following the structure of an African-American church service, Marsalis and his talented Septet delve into numbers that reflect a profound connection between the religious experience and a musical one. At once spiritual and upbeat, then meditative and inspired, this compilation is an extraordinary musical performance like no other.
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WYNTON MARSALIS MASTERCLASS: JAZZ
This DVD contains Wynton working with a college jazz quintet. It includes in depth discussion and demonstration of all aspects of the rhythm section as well as the horns. Concepts of improv and playing as a group (including aspects of listening and interacting as a group) are covered. For all players and educators who work with small groups.
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WYNTON MARSALIS MASTERCLASS: TRUMPET
This DVD contains three student performances of classical trumpet literature by Tartini, Aruturian, and Hindemith. During this extended DVD, Wynton works with each student on interpretation and performance objectives. There is also an extended question and answer section that covers many areas of trumpet playing in both classical and jazz styles.
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ALL SEPTEMBER 2006 DVDs
ALL AUGUST 2006 DVDs
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