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ROBERT ALTMAN'S JAZZ '34
In the midst of making his film Kansas City, Robert Altman decided to recreate an all-night jam session as it might have taken place in a Kansas City club during the Depression era. This film features well-known jazz musicians: Jesse Davis, David "Fathead" Newman, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Don Byron, Russell Malone, Mark Whitfield, Victor Lewis, Geri Allen, Cyrus Chestnut, James Carter, and many more!
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GEORGE SHEARING DUO
British Jazz pianist George Shearing is joined onstage by Canadian bassist Neil Swainson for this legendary performance captured live at the Philharmonic Hall of Munich and featuring a wide variety of jazz favorites. Professionally shot and instantly captivating,
this rare recording of Shearing and Swainson performing together offers everything from Erroll Garner's 'Misty' to Duke Ellington's 'Come Sunday" and even a moving rendition of Shearing's signature tune 'Lullaby of Birdland.'
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ONE HAND DON'T CLAP
This critically-acclaimed documentary explores the popularity of calypso and soca and introduces the viewer to the reigning king and queen: Lord Kitchener and Calypso Rose.
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JOE MORELLO AND DANNY GOTTLIEB: NATURAL DRUMMING LESSONS 5 & 6
The Joe Morello and Danny Gottlieb Natural Drumming series continues with this historic DVD containing lessons 5 and 6. Special features in this volume include appearances by world renowned percussionist and educator, Beth Gottlieb, and educator and performer Mike Malgoza.
Lesson 5 illustrates the basic arm movements including the Straight Forearm Throw and Joe's interpretation of the Moeller technique. Lesson 6 combines all the strokes from the previous 5 lessons and puts them all together. Joe also illustrates some of the exercises found in his famed Master Studies and Stick Control books.
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LEGENDS OF JAZZ WITH RAMSEY LEWIS: SEASON 1, VOLUME 3
The four episodes featured on the DVD include: The Tenors with Benny Golson, Chris Potter and Marcus Strickland; Brazilian Jazz with Oscar Castro-Neves and Ivan Lins; The Killer Bs with Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey Defrancesco; and NEA Jazz Masters 2006 with Chick Corea, Ray Barretto and Tony Bennett.
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JACKIE MCLEAN: COMPLETE JUBILEE SESSIONS
The complete McLean works for the Jubilee label, consisting of an impressive quintet session with Donald Byrd and Mal Waldron (The Jackie McLean Quintet) plus a sextet session including tuba player Ray Draper and (Fat Jazz).
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JOHN COLTRANE: LIVE AT THE SHOWBOAT 1963
Previously unissued in any format! A relaxed club set from 1963: one of the rare occasions in which drummer Roy Haynes sat in with the John Coltrane Quartet. The program includes tunes seldom recorded by John Coltrane, such as Tadd Dameron's 'Good Bait' and the Arlen-Mercer ballad 'Out Of This World.'
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KENNY DORHAM/BARRY HARRIS QUARTET: NEW YORK 1964
An extremely rare and long-unavailable performance from the celebrated trumpeter's short yet illustrious career. This concert only appeared briefly on a rare (and long-out-of-print) LP and will come as a great find for all collectors and fans of Kenny Dorham.
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TED ROSENTHAL: THE KING AND I
Recorded earlier this year, pianist Ted Rosenthal is joined here by George Mraz and Lewis Nash on a fine set of Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes.
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NAT KING COLE: LOVE IS THE THING
Featuring the lush arrangements of master Gordon Jenkins, this Nat King Cole date has some of his finest material.
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SONNY CLARK: COMPLETE TRIO RECORDINGS
This fabulous new 3-CD set features Sonny Clark's complete trio output with dates ranging from 1954 to 1960. Also includes alternate takes.
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GREAT JAZZ TRIO: STELLA BY STARLIGHT
Recorded only a couple of months ago, this new Hank Jones-led date features John Patitucci on bass and Omar Hakim on drums. Sadao Watanabe guests on saxophone.
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THELONIOUS MONK: IN PHILADELPHIA WITH STEVE LACY
This special live radio broadcast recorded in Philadelphia, March 3, 1960, includes the tracks 'Evidence;' 'Straight, No Chaser;' 'Rhythm A Ning' and a closing announcement by none other than Louis Armstrong! As bonus tracks there are further broadcasts from New York, with Idrees Sulieman, Curly Russell & Art Blakey; Hank Mobley, Charles Mingus & Art Blakey (on The Steve Allen Show) and, to close, original recordings for the Washington label with Lucky Thompson and Frankie Passions, among others.
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EDDIE HIGGINS: CHRISTMAS SONGS 2
Eddie Higgins' new piano trio Christmas CD features George Mraz on bass, Ben Riley on drums, and guest Scott Hamilton on 2 tracks. 12 memorable holiday selections.
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KENNY BURRELL: A GENERATION AGO TODAY
Recorded in 1966/67, Kenny Burrell leads these two sessions featuring Phil Woods, Richard Wyands, Mike Mainieri, Ron Carter, and Grady Tate. 24-Bit reduced price edition.
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HERB ELLIS: THE MAN WITH THE GUITAR
Recorded in LA in 1965, this Herb Ellis date features Harold Land, Monty Budwig, Stan Levey and organist Ron Feuer. 20-Bit reduced price edition.
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CLIFFORD BROWN: JAM SESSION
This famous jam session recording features Clifford Brown, Maynard Ferguson, Dinah Washington, Herb Geller, Clark Terry, Richie Powell, Junior Mance, and Harold Land. 24-Bit reduced price edition.
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RICHIE BEIRACH: MANHATTAN REVERIE
Recorded in March 2006 for Venus, Beirach leads this piano trio date featuring George Mraz and Billy Hart.
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ELLA FITZGERALD: LULLABIES OF BIRDLAND
This Ella Fitzgerald compilation features material recorded with Sy Oliver, Ray Charles, Vic Schoen, and Bob Haggart. 20-Bit reduced price edition.
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GERRY MULLIGAN: MAINSTREAM OF JAZZ
Recorded in 1955/56 for EmArcy, Mulligan's octet features Bob Brookmeyer and Zoot Sims on 6 tunes. 24-Bit reduced price edition.
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OSCAR PETERSON: TRIO PLAYS
Recorded in 1964 and featuring longtime Peterson associates Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen, this date showcases Oscar's flawless technique and plethora of melodic ideas through a set of time-tested standards. 24-Bit reduced price edition.
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DARK MAGUS: THE JEKYLL AND HYDE LIFE OF MILES DAVIS
Dark Magus is a warts-and-all look at the real Miles Davis. As told by his son, this book strips away the public perception of Davis and gets down to the realities of his personality, his relationships, and his many quirks. Dark Magus details this enigmatic superstar's Jekyll
and Hyde behavior: his swings between sobriety and prodigious drug use; his tender family moments and his destructive selfishness; his search for marital stability and his obsession with young women; his exalted musical talent and his ever-present personal demons.
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HOW TO APPROACH STANDARDS CHROMATICALLY
The most complete method for chromatic improvising over standards! David Liebman clearly explains and demonstrates the art of superimposing chords chromatically over "standard" chord changes (using several popular jazz favorites as his vehicles) to play contemporary sounding jazz lines. Includes standard and superimposed harmony for Girl From Ipanema, Donna Lee, Autumn Leaves,
Take The A Train, Satin Doll, Rhythm and Blues Changes, Impressions, India, Loft Dance, and A Love Supreme.
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JOHN MCLAUGHLIN AND THE MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA
The book contains music from four of John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra's classic albums, with two of the recordings, The Inner Mounting Flame and Birds of Fire, considered to be among the greatest Fusion albums of all-time.
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ARRANGING SONGS: HOW TO PUT THE PARTS TOGETHER
This book is an essential manual of techniques for recording a song. It explores arranging essentials such as grouping instruments effectively, using multi-track recording, artfully layering parts, achieving a good mix, and creating unusual arrangements using common techniques. The accompanying CD illustrates all of the techniques presented in the book. Guitar chord boxes are included for the CD tracks where appropriate.
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