Don Grusin The Hang 0198870GLA CD+DVD C.A.R.E MUSIC GROUP £15.35
‘The Hang’ produced by renowned keyboardist Don Grusin was Grammy nominated for “Best Contemporary Jazz Album” and features special guests Patti Austin, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Nelson Rangell amongst others.
Mark Selby Live at Rockpalast - One Night in Bonn PEC20562 CD PEPPER CAKE £13.00
“An electrifying performer” (Blues Revue), One Night In Bonn captures the virtuoso guitarist and his trio in a dynamic performance
of twelve of his own compositions.
The Baddest Blues Band (Ever!) Driving in the Rain ABCD5026 CD AUDIO-B £13.00
“Superb - a thoroughly modern mix of jazz and blues, combining a sense of history with their own
contemporary influences.” - Blues Matters
“One of the finest guitar-based blues and roots bands in the world.” - Time Out
Greg Koch & Malford Milligan Nation Sack PEC20512 CD PEPPER CAKE £13.00
"Greg Koch is one of those rare guitarists that can blend various styles with a light hearted approach and
a tremendous amount of technique. Hearing him play is inspiring.”
Tower of Power Great American Soulbook 0198871GLA CD C.A.R.E MUSIC GROUP £12.30
In ‘The Great American Soulbook’, Tower of Power’s 20th album, and first studio disc in five years, the group did something new - they played some old songs by lifelong favourites, featuring special guests Tom Jones, Joss Stone, Sam Moore and Huey Lewis. Legendary Frank Zappa pianist George Duke produces 3 tracks.
Manhattan Transfer The Chick Corea Songbook FQTCD1819 CD FOUR QUARTERS £13.00
Grammy-Award winning jazz/pop vocal group, The Manhattan Transfer celebrate their 40th Anniversary by releasing a
superb new CD inspired by the classic work of jazz great Chick Corea.
Colin Towns & HR-Bigband Visions of Miles IORCD771012 CD IN & OUT £13.00
Colin Towns’ latest project sees the acclaimed pianist and composer turn his attention to the music of Miles Davis “electric period” of the 1970’s and 80’s. Performed by the HR Big Band, and recorded live inFrankfurt in June 2008, it includes unique arrangements of material from a number of Miles’ most influential albums.
Sun Ra Arkestra Live at The Paradox IORCD770982 CD IN & OUT £13.00
Legendary pianist and bandleader Sun Ra departed from this Earth in 1993 but his cosmic legacy lives on via this excellent new CD by his Arkestra recorded at The Paradox Music Club in The Netherlands in 2008.
Jimmy Cobb Quartet feat.Roy Hargrove & Russell Malone Jazz in the Key of Blue
SACD344 HYBRID SACD CHESKY £13.85
The eighty year old veteran drummer Jimmy Cobb is partnered by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, guitarist Russell Malone and bassist
JohnWebber for this collection of warm, laidback standards.
Dean Brown with Dennis Chambers & Will Lee DB III BHM10412 CD BHM PRODUCTIONS £13.00
Guitarist Dean Brown leads a potent power trio, with bassist Will Lee and drummer Dennnis Chambers making up the ultimate rhythm section. Captured live in an intimate Tokyo night spot, this dream team lays down some seriously funky grooves marked by their earth-shaking energy and fiery licks.
Enrico Rava & Ran Blake Duo en Noir BTLCHR71224 CD BETWEEN THE LINES £13.00
Re-release of an outstanding 1999 recording by trumpeter Enrico Rava and pianist Ran Blake, which is described as “one of the most creative pairings of Rava’s career” in the Penguin Guide To Jazz Recordings and awarded 4 stars.
Sachal Vasandani We Move MAC1046 CD MACK AVENUE £13.00
We Move finds this young jazz vocalist maturing as songwriter and bandleader in the wake of his breakout 2007 debut on Mack Avenue, Eyes Wide Open. That exceptional CD introduced a fresh, young vocal talent who displayed a singular, deep-brewed voice and possessed an uncanny sensibility to straddle the fine line between jazz and pop.
Kerry Hodgkin Table in the Corner 33JAZZ199 CD 33 JAZZ £12.30
Kerry is Hodgkin one of the UK’s busiest jazz and blues vocalists – playing a large variety of clubs, concerts and festivals. This album features a mixture of standards and originals - arranged by Kerry and the great pianist Janette Mason and produced by Ian Shaw, who also performs piano on one track.
Tina May I Never Told You 33JAZZ200 CD 33 JAZZ £12.30
The 200th release on 33 Jazz sees the ever-popular vocalist Tina May singing with her quartet, featuring Nikki Iles on piano
and special guest Karen Sharp on tenor sax.
Gretchen Parlato In a Dream OS107 CD OBLIQSOUND £12.30
The new highly anticipated album from New York’s jazz wonder Gretchen Parlato, a real rising star who is being
championed by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Gilles Peterson.
Carl Verheyen Band Trading 8s PEC20522 CD PEPPER CAKE £13.00
Featuring special guest appearances by Joe Bonamassa, Steve Morse, Robben Ford, Albert Lee, Rick Vito, Scott Henderson.
Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate 75th BHMDVD06 DVD BHM £13.85
This 100 minute DVD captures one of the final concerts by the legendary jazz keyboardist and composer Joe Zawinul & his Zawinul Syndicate, filmed shortly before his death in September 2007. A bonus track features a duet with saxophonist Wayne Shorter performing the classic Zawinul composition ‘In A Silent Way’.
Omar Puente From There to Here 777G20011962 CD DESTIN-E £13.00
Released in the 50th Anniversary year of the Cuban revolution, From There to Here is the accomplished debut solo album from world-renowned Cuban violin virtuoso and Courtney Pine band member, Omar Puente. Omar Puente is featured on the cover of Jazzwise (Sep) and has been extensively written about in the national press following his wife Debbie Purdy’s successful House of Lords ruling on the right to die issue.
Tommy Flanagan & Hank Jones Live in Marciac 1993 TCB50202 CD2 TCB £18.90
This double-CD documents a rare and beautiful performance from two legendary pianists.
On August 12, 1993 two of the great jazz pianists, Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones, performed at the famous Marciac jazz festival in France. In the first part of the recording, Tommy Flanagan starts in trio with Hein Vandegeyn on bass and Idris Muhammad on drums, followed by Hank Jones with the same rhythm section. In the second part they play as a duo first, followed by both performing with the rhythm section.
Clark Tracey Sextet Current Climate TTTCDS761 CD TEN TO TEN £11.20
New album from Clark Tracey’s latest band - a culmination of their first year's experience together and exemplifies the youthful spirit of the band, led by one of the UK's finest drummers. In 2008 Clark Tracey put together a brand new line up of excellent musicians which promises to deliver the same high standard which is now to be expected from one of Clark's groups.
ABLX016 John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension Live in Belgrade DVD £17.20
Guitar legend and composer John McLaughlin is captured live in concert with his band, the 4th Dimension on this 104 minute DVD. The same line-up, featuring Gary Husband on keyboards and drums, Mark Mondesir on drums and Dominique Di Piazza on bass guitar appeared at the Barbican in May 2008. Jack Massarik’s review in the Evening Standard said: “McLaughlin’s talent, of course, is intergalactic. Using a simple Strat-like black solid-body guitar he was in searing form on numbers old (Senor CS, The Unknown Dissident) and new (Maharina, Five Peace Band).”
JAZA17 Michael Garrick Jazz Orchestra Lady of the Aurian Wood CD £13.00
The veteran jazz musician Michael Garrick, one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists and composers, pays tribute to one of the greatest composers of all-time, Duke Ellington, with a set of 12 original compositions. Garrick’s Jazz Orchestra features a stellar lineup of British jazz musicians including vocalist Norma Winstone, trumpeters Martin Shaw and Steve Waterman, drummer Alan Jackson and Garrick himself on piano.
MAC1047 Christian McBride and Inside Straight Kind of Brown CD £13.00
This new quintet led by bassist Christian McBride, one of the most prominent jazz artists of his generation, focuses on playing straight-ahead acoustic jazz. The group, featuring Steve Wilson (saxophone), Eric Scott Reed (piano), Warren Wolf Jr. (vibraphone) and Carl Allen (drums) made its debut at the Village Vanguard in New York and is now documented on this remarkable debut recording.
SACD341 George Colligan & Steve Wilson Island:
The Music Of Herbie Hancock HSACD £15.35
“Hancock Island” is a thrilling studio session where two veterans (drummer Lenny White & bassist Buster Williams) join forces with two young lions (keyboardist George Colligan & saxophonist Steve Wilson). Their remarkable chemistry is in evidence as they perform a programme of organic funk and earthy swing – inspired interpretations of some of the renowned pianist Herbie Hancock’s most familiar compositions.
TR582 Gary Kavanagh/Bobby Wellins Quintet Joy Spring CD £13.00
A joyous tribute to the life and work of the legendary Clifford Brown, whose extraordinary musicality has been a major influence on both trumpeter Gary Kavanagh and tenor saxophonist Bobby Wellins. The quintet is completed with Roy Hilton on piano, Dave Whitford on bass and Spike Wells on drums.
HEPCD2094 Eddie Thompson Trio The 1982 Concert CD £11.20
Recently-discovered rare concert recording from 1982 by the late pianist Eddie Thompson who was the pianist of choice for many visiting American jazz stars.
JD342 Paquito D'Rivera Spice It Up! The Best Of Paquito D'Rivera CD £13.00
The latest CD from the Cuban saxophonist / clarinettist features fourteen of his finest performances - all of the music being thoughtfully compiled from five titles on the Chesky label.
HEPCD87 Corky Corcoran Lamplighter All Star Broadcasts - 1945 CD £8.45
1945 radio broadcasts by mainstream small groups drawn from The Harry James and Count Basie bands. Featuring tenor saxophonist Corky Corcoran and other guest musicians including Count Basie, Arnold Ross, Willie Smith, Lucky Thompson, Emmett Berry, Barney Bigard, Snooky Young, Harry Edison and others.
TCB02192 Count Basie Orchestra Basel 1956 Part 1 CD £12.30
TCB02202 Count Basie Orchestra Basel 1956 Part 2 CD £12.30
Recorded live in Basel in 1956 and recorded for Swiss Radio, these performances by one of the greatest Jazz Big Bands ever are split over two discs and officially released for the first time. They capture the band in top form and feature some of its most famous personnel, including Joe Newman, Thad Jones, Henry Cocker, Benny Powell, Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Freddie Green, Sonny Payne, and vocalist Joe Williams.
TLW008 Georgie Fame & The Last Blue Flames Tone-Wheels 'a' Turnin' CD £13.00
Tone-Wheels 'A' Turnin', reference to the mechanics of the Hammond organ, is George Fame’s latest album. Featuring a set of new and catchy compositions, plus a reworking of “Survival”, this is Fame & The Blue Flames in superb form: ranging from jazz, blues, pop and Latin grooves, each bears that Fame hallmark of quality established over a career that spans almost 50 years.
CHR70136 Bob Brookmeyer & Metropole Orchestra
Music for String Quartet and Orchestra CD £13.00
As well as being one of the world’s leading jazz trombonists Bob Brookmeyer is an acclaimed composer both for small groups and orchestra. In the 1950s he made his name performing in ground-breaking groups with Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan and Jimmy Giuffre. However, in recent years composing has taken over from performing and he has made a series of recordings for Challenge with the Metropole Orchestra, one of Europe’s leading big bands. Combining Brookmeyer’s interests in jazz and classical music this new recording features his compositions for the orchestra and the Gustav Klimt String Quartet.
BTLCHR71220 KOJ & Louis Sclavis Piffkaneiro CD £13.00
The musicians of KOJ together with the leading French jazz instrumentalist Louis Sclavis were commissioned to set the 1921 silent movie “The Wildcat” by Ernst Lubitsch to music. Inspired by the visual language of this masterpiece of the early Viennese film industry they called their creation ‘Piffkaneiro’ after the imaginary city in which the film is set. A bittersweet and at times ribald and ironic composition the musical themes and motifs are set against one another with composition and improvisation interlinking smoothly and ingeniously.
BD002PN Nuspirit Helsinki Our Favourite Things CD £13.00
Nuspirit Helsinki, the groundbreaking Nordic jazz production team whose 2002 debut self-titled album received worldwide critical acclaim, present a collection of musical treasures on their new compilation album ‘Our Favorite Things’. Nuspirit Helsinki chose a mix of contemporary Scandinavian and northern European sounds, blending folk, pop, electronic music and jazz. Artists and remixers include Trentemøller, Five Corners Quintet featuring Mark Murphy, CocoRosie, Detektivbyrån, Flügelschlag!, Tales in Tones and Wai Wan.
WVCD126 Andy Panayi Quartet The Solar Cats CD £13.00
With this album, Andy Panayi has taken his superb quartet to a higher level, by concentrating on his own, accomplished, highly original, yet accessible compositions. Personnel: Andy Panayi (baritone and tenor saxophone, flute, recorders), Mark Nightingale (trombone), Simon Woolf (acoustic bass), Steve Brown (drums)
CR73273 Davy Mooney & John Pizzarelli Last Train Home CD £13.00
Internationally acclaimed guitarist John Pizzarelli, best known for a series of excellent CDs on Telarc, joins forces with fellow guitarist Davy Mooney for this duet recording. It surprisingly only contains four tracks which could be called “standards”. For the rest, there are contemporary pieces from Pat Metheny and Don Grolnick plus compositions from the pen of Ellington, Monk, Legrand, Jobim - and Mooney and Pizzarelli themselves.
BHM10342 Hiram Bullock Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix CD £13.00
Widely acclaimed session guitarist Hiram Bullock pays homage to guitar innovator (and obvious influence) Jimi Hendrix on this dynamic live set. Featuring legendary jazz fusion drummer Billy Cobham and the WDR Big Band, ‘Plays The Music Of Jimi Hendrix’ is not only a fitting tribute to the guitar hero, but a muscular, exciting workout in its own right.
33JAZZ193 John Law, Sam Burgess, Asaf Sirkis Congregation -
The Art of Sound Vol. 4 CD £12.30
The final Volume of John Law’s four volume set of original music for both solo piano and his trio. Original contemporary European Jazz compositions by John Law (piano) featuring Sam Burgess (bass) and Asaf Sirkis (drums/percussion). One of the most original trios now working in Europe. “A player of immense tenacity, character and freedom from cliché." - The Guardian, 16 May
JSLCD003 Seb Pipe's Life Experience Shoot for the Stars CD £12.30
Music reflecting the group’s personalities and interests, as well as the world around them – from India and Western Classical music and forged from lyrical melodies, tight grooves and bold improvisations. Featuring Phil Donkin (electric/double bass) and George Hart (drums) alongside founder members Seb Pipe (alto sax) and Arthur Lea (piano/Fender Rhodes).
Trilok Gurtu Massical BHM10372 CD £13.00
Drummer and percussionist Trilok Gurtu was originally influenced by John Coltrane and Jimi Hendrix, he subsequently moved to Europe and involved himself in high profile collaborations with the likes of John McLaughlin, Joe Zawinul, Don Cherry and Jan Garbarek. Garbarek also makes a notable guest appearance on tenor saxophone on Gurtu’s excellent new CD “Massical”, a recording which largely features his working band.
Scott Hamilton & Danny Moss Mainstream Giants of Jazz RWP0026 CD £10.30
‘Mainstream Giants of Jazz’ sees two of the great tenor sax stylists and a marvellous rhythm section brought together, with everyone given the opportunity to fly in various combinations from solo piano to the full ensemble. Personnel: Scott Hamilton, Danny Moss (tenor saxophone), Dave Cliff (guitar), John Pearce (piano), Len Skeat (bass), Martin Drew (drums)
Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band Cornucopia 3 CLGCD046 CD £13.00
The final album by Humphrey Lyttelton, who died in April 2008, features Tony Fisher on trumpet, with guests Karen Sharp and Louise Parker. The "Cornucopia" series of CDs - this is the third - was a project very dear to Humph’s heart. He oversaw all the tracks on the album, directing, suggesting and fine tuning the dynamics and solo orders. Humph can be heard on two of the tracks and his 'count-ins' on some of the others have been kept. Tony Fisher completed the tracks on which Humph had not been recorded.
Bossacucanova Ao Vivo ZIR32 CD+DVD £13.00
Bossacucanova are the Brazilian band who first tackled the electronic/bossa fusion with their milestone debut album back in '98. They are celebrating the 50th anniversary of bossa nova with this new release, which documents an exciting night at Rio de Janeiro's famous Canecão concert hall, where they invited bossa legends and prominent young artists to join them onstage to revisit classic bossa songs.
Dutch Jazz Orchestra Moon Dreams: Music of Gil Evans CR73275 CD £13.00
& Gerry Mulligan
This new recording by the superb repertory group the Dutch Jazz Orchestra, is dedicated to Gil Evans and Gerry Mulligan’s largely unknown work for the Claude Thornhill Orchestra, the band that served as main inspiration for the Miles Davis Nonet that created “The Birth of the Cool”.
Jim Hall & Bob Brookmeyer
Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival 1979 CHR70063 CD £13.00
Valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and guitarist Jim Hall are two of the most influential musicians in modern jazz and have performed (either separately or together) with such giants of the music as Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Sonny Rollins and Bill Evans. The performance on this CD was recorded live in 1979 at the North Sea Jazz Festival, on this disc Challenge Jazz presents more than seventy minutes of their concert at The Hague.
COURTNEY PINE Transition in Tradition 777C005005 CD £13.00
Saxophonist Courtney Pine is back with his eagerly anticipated 12th studio album and his debut release on Destin-e World Records. This new work, not only pays tribute to the first great saxophone star, Sidney Bechet, but also marks several new forays into sound for the groundbreaking (Courtney Pine) Jazz Warrior. The release is supported with live appearances on radio and television, magazine and national press reviews and features, and concert dates throughout March/April. The album will be launched with a live date at Ronnie Scott’s on the 28 February
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