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Dave Brubeck – Seven Classic [New CD]

Dave Brubeck – Seven Classic [New CD] Artist: Dave Brubeck Title: Seven Classic Condition: Format: CD Release Date: 2019 Label: Enlightenment UPC: 823564030142 Genre: Jazz Album TracksDISC 1:1. Bossa Nova U.S.A2. Vento Fresco3. Trolley Song4. Theme for June5. Coracao Sensival6. Irmao Amigo7. There’ll Be No Tomorrow8. Cantiga Nova Song9. Lamento10. This Can’t Be Love11. Since Love Had It’s Way12. King for a Day13. The Real Ambassador14. They Say I Look Like God15. Dizzy Ditty16. Cultural Exchange17. Good Reviews18. Brandenburg GateDISC 2:1. St Louis Blues2. Bossa Nova U.S.A3. For All We Know4. Pennies from Heaven5. Southern Scene6. Three to Get Ready7. Eleven Four8. It’s a Raggy Waltz9. King for a Day10. Castillian DrumsDISC 3:1. Blue Rondo a la Turk2. Take Five3. Iberia4. Unisphere5. Shim Wa6. World’s Fair7. Cable Car8. Elementals9. Tokyo Traffic10. Rising Sun11. Toki’s Theme12. Fujiyama13. Zen Is When14. The City Is Crying15. Osaka Blues16. Koto SongDISC 4:1. Theme from Mr Broadway2. Broadway Bossa Nova3. Autumn in Washington Square4. Something to Sing About5. Sixth Sense6. Spring in Central Park7. Lonely Mr Broadway8. Summer on the Sound9. Winter Ballad10. Broadway Romance11. Upstage Rumba12. St Louis Blues13. Koto Song14. Take the ‘A’ Train15. Take Five ‘Cool Jazz’ personified, Dave Brubeck is one of few post-bop bandleaders to remain a household name well into the third millennium. With his favoured use of unconventional time-signatures, meters, rhythms and tonalities, which all together made for a unique style of jazz that incorporated elements of classical and other traditional musical forms, Brubeck was a commercial oddity in the late 1950s and early 1960s; a serious jazz performer who had hit singles. The early 1960s witnessed The Dave Brubeck Quartet garner even more commercial and critical success. Recorded in 1962, Bossa Nova U.S.A (Columbia, 1963) found the group flirt with ‘the cool wave of Brazil’, for which, with one eye on the pop chart, Brubeck composed a set in-keeping with current trends. It’s follow-up, Brubeck In Amsterdam (Columbia, 1963), a live album recorded in the Dutch capital in late ’62, was a more traditional affair, and found the Quartet in fine form on a number of Brubeck classics. The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall (Columbia, 1963), an undeniable milestone in the group’s career, is often hailed as Brubeck’s greatest live album, with critic Jim Santella commenting; this is timeless music from a classic ensemble.’ On the 5th of December 2012, one day before his 92nd birthday, Dave Brubeck died following a cardiac arrest, many years after his legacy had been cemented. Named a Kennedy Center honouree in 2009 for contributions to American jazz, Dave Brubeck remains in memoriam as one of the greatest jazz composers and musicians of all time, becoming what the Los Angeles Times described as ‘one of jazz’s first pop stars.’ This 4 CD Box Set serves to highlight some of the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s greatest and oft-overlooked albums, all faithfully remastered and presented here as both a perfect introduction to the great man’s music, and as a welcome collection for those already versed in this extraordinary body of work.© DirectToU LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Dave Brubeck – Seven Classic [New CD]

Dave Brubeck – Seven Classic [New CD] Artist: Dave Brubeck Title: Seven Classic Condition: Format: CD Release Date: 2019 Label: Enlightenment UPC: 823564030142 Genre: Jazz Album TracksDISC 1:1. Bossa Nova U.S.A2. Vento Fresco3. Trolley Song4. Theme for June5. Coracao Sensival6. Irmao Amigo7. There’ll Be No Tomorrow8. Cantiga Nova Song9. Lamento10. This Can’t Be Love11. Since Love Had It’s Way12. King for a Day13. The Real Ambassador14. They Say I Look Like God15. Dizzy Ditty16. Cultural Exchange17. Good Reviews18. Brandenburg GateDISC 2:1. St Louis Blues2. Bossa Nova U.S.A3. For All We Know4. Pennies from Heaven5. Southern Scene6. Three to Get Ready7. Eleven Four8. It’s a Raggy Waltz9. King for a Day10. Castillian DrumsDISC 3:1. Blue Rondo a la Turk2. Take Five3. Iberia4. Unisphere5. Shim Wa6. World’s Fair7. Cable Car8. Elementals9. Tokyo Traffic10. Rising Sun11. Toki’s Theme12. Fujiyama13. Zen Is When14. The City Is Crying15. Osaka Blues16. Koto SongDISC 4:1. Theme from Mr Broadway2. Broadway Bossa Nova3. Autumn in Washington Square4. Something to Sing About5. Sixth Sense6. Spring in Central Park7. Lonely Mr Broadway8. Summer on the Sound9. Winter Ballad10. Broadway Romance11. Upstage Rumba12. St Louis Blues13. Koto Song14. Take the ‘A’ Train15. Take Five ‘Cool Jazz’ personified, Dave Brubeck is one of few post-bop bandleaders to remain a household name well into the third millennium. With his favoured use of unconventional time-signatures, meters, rhythms and tonalities, which all together made for a unique style of jazz that incorporated elements of classical and other traditional musical forms, Brubeck was a commercial oddity in the late 1950s and early 1960s; a serious jazz performer who had hit singles. The early 1960s witnessed The Dave Brubeck Quartet garner even more commercial and critical success. Recorded in 1962, Bossa Nova U.S.A (Columbia, 1963) found the group flirt with ‘the cool wave of Brazil’, for which, with one eye on the pop chart, Brubeck composed a set in-keeping with current trends. It’s follow-up, Brubeck In Amsterdam (Columbia, 1963), a live album recorded in the Dutch capital in late ’62, was a more traditional affair, and found the Quartet in fine form on a number of Brubeck classics. The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall (Columbia, 1963), an undeniable milestone in the group’s career, is often hailed as Brubeck’s greatest live album, with critic Jim Santella commenting; this is timeless music from a classic ensemble.’ On the 5th of December 2012, one day before his 92nd birthday, Dave Brubeck died following a cardiac arrest, many years after his legacy had been cemented. Named a Kennedy Center honouree in 2009 for contributions to American jazz, Dave Brubeck remains in memoriam as one of the greatest jazz composers and musicians of all time, becoming what the Los Angeles Times described as ‘one of jazz’s first pop stars.’ This 4 CD Box Set serves to highlight some of the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s greatest and oft-overlooked albums, all faithfully remastered and presented here as both a perfect introduction to the great man’s music, and as a welcome collection for those already versed in this extraordinary body of work.© DirectToU LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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McCoy Tyner – Impulse Albums Collection [New CD]

McCoy Tyner – Impulse Albums Collection [New CD] Artist: McCoy Tyner Title: Impulse Albums Collection Condition: Format: CD Release Date: 2019 Label: Enlightenment UPC: 823564880808 Genre: Jazz Album TracksDISC 1:1. Inception2. There Is No Greater Love3. Blues for Gwen4. Sunset5. Effendi6. Speak Low7. Reaching Fourth8. Goodbye9. Theme for Ernie10. Blues Back11. Old Devil Moon12. Have You Met Miss JonesDISC 2:1. Satin Doll2. We’ll Be Together Again3. Round Midnight4. For Heaven’s Sake5. Star Eyes6. Blue Monk7. Groove Waltz8. Days of Wine and Roses9. Contemporary Focus10. A Night in Tunisia11. T ‘N a Blues12. Autumn Leaves13. Three Flowers14. When Sunny Gets BlueDISC 3:1. Newport Romp2. My Funny Valentine3. All of You4. Monk’s Blues5. Woody ‘N’ You6. Duke’s Place7. Caravan8. Solitude9. Searchin’10. Mr. Gentle and Mr. Cool11. Satin Doll12. Gypsy Without a SongDISC 4:1. On Green Dolphin Street2. Softly, As in a Morning Sunshine3. The Way You Look Tonight4. Oleo5. Impressions Born in Philadelphia on 11th December 1938, as a youth McCoy Tyner was encouraged to study piano by his mother and began lessons at age 13. Within two years music had become the focal point in his life and Tyner was playing on his neighbour’s instrument, but his family soon invested in one of his own for the budding musician, following which he began hosting jam sessions at home. Among his friends were a number of other young musos who would go on to make their mark in the field of jazz, including Lee Morgan, Archie Shepp, Bobby Timmons, Reggie Workman, and most notably, fellow pianist Bud Powell and his brother Richie. McCoy later said, «Bud and Richie Powell moved into my neighbourhood. Bud was a major influence on me during my early teens. He was very dynamic.» Tyner later attended the West Philadelphia Music School and the Granoff School Of Music. Also included as part of this collection, is a rare, previously unreleased recording of a jam session undertaken by members of John Coltrane’s group in Munich in 1961, led by Eric Dolphy on bass clarinet and McCoy Tyner on piano. This unique and rarely heard recording also featured Reggie Workman on bass, Mel Lewis on drums, and Coltrane himself contributed trumpet to one number. This complete 4 CD collection, containing almost five hours of music, showcases all of Tyner’s work with Impulse! As a bandleader, bringing together as it does McCoy Tyner’s finest early releases, during a period that the great man went from being a breakaway from John Coltrane’s group, to a fully-fledged international and wildly respected jazz band-leader in his own right. This boxed set will thus serve as both welcome reminder of this sublime musician’s best ever work, or as a starting point for those not yet flying the flag.© DirectToU LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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THELONIOUS MONK – COMPLETE ALBUMS COLLECTION 1957-1961 Audio 5 CD Set 9 Albums

Store Home Specials Newsletter Feedback About Us FAQ Trust: We truly care about your complete satisfaction: see our extensive feedback for assurance Thinking: We offer select quality TV, family programming, science, history, sports, music and classic cinemaDVD: Every item is genuine, new and sealed, in stock at our warehouse, and ships the next business day~YOU CAN TRUST THINKING DVD~ Every order ships the next business day Every item is genuine, new and sealed, in stock at our warehouse OUR 100% GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, we will provide a complete refund Title Details Shipping Details Payment Details CLICK HERE to view all of the Thelonious Monk titles in our eBay store!! Thelonious Monk – Complete Albums Collection: 1957-1961 (Audio 5 CD): 2015 fivedisc audio CD release collecting the content of nine albums. Please visit our eBay store for more of Thelonious Monk! New and factory sealed. All of our items are authentic from the manufacturer; we never sell illegal copies.Description: Nine Original Thelonious Monk LPs over 5 Discs! As the 1950s drew to a close, Monks relationship with Riverside was beginning to sour over disagreements concerning royalty payments. He would not record another studio album for Riverside after 5 by Monk by 5, and a significant number of live albums followed, which showcased a variety of legendary performances across the USA, France and Italy. In 1962, Monk signed to Columbia Records. Working with producer Teo Macero on his debut for the label, the sessions in the first week of November had a stable lineup that had been with him for two years, Monks Dream, was released in 1963. Columbias resources allowed Monk to be promoted more heavily than earlier in his career. The album would become the bestselling LP of his lifetime, and on February 28, 1964, he appeared on the cover of Time magazine, being featured in the article The Loneliest Monk. He continued to record studio albums, including Criss Cross, also from 1963, and Underground, from 1968. Monk had disappeared from the scene by the mid1970s, and made only a small number of appearances during the final decade of his life. His last studio recordings as a leader were made in November 1971 for the English Black Lion label, near the end of a worldwide tour with the Giants of Jazz, a group which included Dizzy Gillespie, Kai Winding, Sonny Stitt, Al McKibbon and Art Blakey. The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz was established in 1986 by the Monk family and Maria Fisher. Its mission to offer public schoolbased jazz education programs for young people around the globe, helping students develop imaginative thinking, creativity, curiosity, a positive selfimage, and a respect for their own and others cultural heritage. In addition to hosting an annual International Jazz Competition since 1987, the Institute also recently helped, through its partnership with UNESCO, designate April 30, 2012, as the first annual International Jazz Day. Monk was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Track Listing: Disc 1: Ruby, My Dear Trinkle Trinkle Off Minor Nutty Epistrophy Functional April In Paris (I Dont Stand) A Ghost of A Chance With You Functional Im Getting Sentimental Over You I Should Care Round Midnight All Alone Monks Mood Disc 2: Evidence In Walked Bud Blue Monk I Mean You RhythmANing Purple Shades Light Blue Coming On The Hudson RhythmANing Epistrophy (Theme) Blue Monk Evidence Epistrophy (Theme) Disc 3: Nutty Blues Five Spot Lets Cool One In Walked Bud Just a Gigalo Misterioso Blue Monk Ruby, My Dear Round Lights Everything Happens To Me Bluehawk Pannonica Remember Theres Danger In Your Eyes, Cherie Reflections Disc 4: Thelonious Friday the 13th Little Rootie Tootie Off Minor Crepuscle With Nellie JackieIng Straight, No Chaser Played Twice I Mean You Ask Me Now Disc 5: Lets Call This Four In one Im Getting Sentimental Over You Worry Later Epistrophy Well, You Neednt Off Minor Just a Gigalo I Mean You HackensackSpecifications: Label: Enlightenment Release Date: October 16, 2015 Number of Discs: 5Features: Audio 5 CD Every item is in stock at our warehouse and ships the next business day.We guarantee your orders safe arrival, and will replace any lost, damaged, or defective item.Within the USA: We offer US Postal Service delivery, with tracking (delivery confirmation). We ship to APO / FPOs, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and US territories, but delivery may take longer.To Canada: Any import duties, taxes, and charges are the buyers responsibility. eBay will collect and remit your state sales tax, if applicable. For more entertainment for the thinking person, visit our eBay store!Copyright: Thinking DVD 2022 t_dvd_arrived_092024 t_dvd_arrived_1020240

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MARTY ROBBINS – THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS 1952-1960 New Audio 4 CD Set 6 Albums

Store Home Specials Newsletter Feedback About Us FAQ Trust: We truly care about your complete satisfaction: see our extensive feedback for assurance Thinking: We offer select quality TV, family programming, science, history, sports, music and classic cinemaDVD: Every item is genuine, new and sealed, in stock at our warehouse, and ships the next business day~YOU CAN TRUST THINKING DVD~ Every order ships the next business day Every item is genuine, new and sealed, in stock at our warehouse OUR 100% GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, we will provide a complete refund Title Details Shipping Details Payment Details CLICK HERE to visit our eBay store for more entertainment for the thinking person!! Marty Robbins – The Complete Recordings: 1952-1960 (Audio 4 CD): 2017 fourdisc audio CD compilation set collecting all six 195260 albums. New and factory sealed. All of our items are authentic from the manufacturer; we never sell illegal copies.Description: One of country musics most eclectic heroes, Marty Robbins celebrated an extraordinary career as one of the genres leading crossover artists. Spending more than 30 years in the music business, Robbins routinely refused to conform to contemporary trends, branching out into pop, rockabilly, Hawaiian, calypso and gospel music, all underlined by his trademark Southern twang. In addition to being a skilled player and performer, Robbins was also a magnificent songwriter, penning many of his bestknown hits. He also undertook numerous ventures outside of music during his lifetime, appearing in films and even occasionally participating in NASCAR races. However, it is his music for which he is most fondly remembered, and Robbins retains his reputation as one of the finest ever country musicians and performers. Track Listing: Disc 1: Love Me Or Leave Me Alone Tomorrow Youll Be Gone Crying Cause I Love You I Wish Somebody Loved Me Ill Go On Alone Youre Breaking My Heart Dont Make Me Ashamed Its A Long, Long Ride Sing Me Something Sentimental At The End Of A Long Lonely Day Call Me Up Im Too Big To Cry Time Goes By My Isle Of Golden Dreams Pretty Words Your Hearts Turn To Break I Couldnt Keep From Crying Pray For Me Mother Of Mine Daddy Loves You This Broken Heart Of Mine Pretty Mama Dont Let Me Hang Around (If You Dont Care) Thats All Right Gossip It Looks Like Im Just In Your Way Ill Love You Till The Day I Die Mr. Teardrop The Same Two Lips Knee Deep In The Blues You Dont Owe Me A Thing Singing The Blues Disc 2: I Cant Quit The Story Of My Life OnceAWeek Date Long Tall Sally Tennessee Toddy Maybelline Respectfully Miss Brooks 2:58 Mean Mama Blues Long Gone Lonesome Blues Lovesick Blues Im So Lonesome I Could Cry Its Too Late Now Rose Of Ol Pawnee I Never Let You Cross My Mind I Hang My Head And Cry You Only Want Me When Youre Lonely Moanin The Blues Ill Step Aside All The World Is Lonely Now Bouquet Of Roses Have I Told You Lately That I Love You Song Of The Islands Dont Sing Aloha When I Go Beyond The Reef Crying Steel Guitar Waltz My Isle Of Golden Dreams Now Is The Hour Sweet Leilani Down Where The Tradewinds Blow Constancy Island Echoes Moonland Aloha Oe Disc 3: Please Dont Blame Me TeenAge Dream A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation) GrownUp Tears The Last Time I Saw My Heart Sittin In A Tree House Stairway Of Love Just Married KawLiga Jodie Nothing But Sweet Lies Oh, How I Miss You Baby I Need You Shackles And Chains Waltz Of The Wind Paper Face Then I Turned And Walked Slowly Away Wedding Bells A House With Everything But Love The Hands Youre Holding Now Big Iron Cool Water Billy The Kid A Hundred And Sixty Acres Theyre Hanging Me Tonight The Strawberry Roan El Paso In The Valley The Masters Call Running Gun Little Green Valley Utah Carol Disc 4: Aint I The Lucky One She Was Only Seventeen (He Was One Year More) The Hanging Tree The Blues Country Style Cap And Gown Last Night About This Time The Letter Edged In Black The Little Rosewood Casket The Dream Of The Miners Child The Convict And The Rose Is There Any Chance I Told My Heart Ballad Of The Alamo A Time And Place For Everything Saddle Tramp San Angelo Prairie Fire Streets Of Laredo Song Of The Bandit Ive Got No Use For The Women Five Brothers Little Joe The Wrangler Ride, Cowboy Ride This Peaceful Sod She Was Young And She Was Pretty My LoveSpecifications: Label: Enlightenment Release Date: July 7, 2017 Number of Discs: 4Features: Audio 4 CD Every item is in stock at our warehouse and ships the next business day.We guarantee your orders safe arrival, and will replace any lost, damaged, or defective item.Within the USA: We offer US Postal Service delivery, with tracking (delivery confirmation). We ship to APO / FPOs, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and US territories, but delivery may take longer.To Canada: Any import duties, taxes, and charges are the buyers responsibility. eBay will collect and remit your state sales tax, if applicable. For more entertainment for the thinking person, visit our eBay store!Copyright: Thinking DVD 2022 t_dvd_arrived_032024 t_dvd_arrived_0420240

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CHET BAKER – THE PACIFIC JAZZ COLLECTION 1953-1958 New Sealed 4 CD Set 8 Albums

Store Home Specials Newsletter Feedback About Us FAQ Trust: We truly care about your complete satisfaction: see our extensive feedback for assurance Thinking: We offer select quality TV, family programming, science, history, sports, music and classic cinemaDVD: Every item is genuine, new and sealed, in stock at our warehouse, and ships the next business day~YOU CAN TRUST THINKING DVD~ Every order ships the next business day Every item is genuine, new and sealed, in stock at our warehouse OUR 100% GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, we will provide a complete refund Title Details Shipping Details Payment Details CLICK HERE to view all of the Chet Baker titles in our eBay store!! Chet Baker – The Pacific Jazz Collection: Eight Complete Albums 1953-1958 (Audio 4 CD): 2017 fourdisc audio CD release collecting the content of eight albums. Please visit our eBay store for more of Chet Baker! New and factory sealed. All of our items are authentic from the manufacturer; we never sell illegal copies.Description: Demonstrating the creation of a true jazz icon and tracking his development from his earliest recordings to his departure from the label with whom he made his name, these albums are presented here faithfully remastered form not just the perfect introduction to this master musician, but equally provide an a enthralling glimpse of an essential contribution to American musical history. Track Listing: Disc 1: Long Ago (And Far Away) Band Aid The Thrill Is Gone But Not For Me Time After Time My Funny Valentine I Fall In Love Too Easily There Will Never Be Another You I Get Along Without You Very Well The Thrill Is Gone Look For A Silver Lining Line For Lyons Lover Man My Funny Valentine Maid In Mexico Stella By Starlight My Old Flame Headline Russ Job Disc 2: Lets Get Lost This Is Always Long Ago (And Far Away) Someone To Watch Over Me Just Friends I Wish I Knew Daybreak You Dont Know What Love Is Grey December I Remember You Im Glad There Is You Moon Love Moonlight Becomes You Imagination Little Man Youve Had A Busy Day Goodbye All The Things You Are No Ties Happy Little Sunbeam Beas Flat Russ Job Tommy Hawk Disc 3: To Mickeys Memory Slightly Above Moderate Halema Revelation Something For Liza Lucius Lu Worryin The Life Out Of Me Medium Rock A Foggy Day Mythe Worryin The Life Out Of Me Chet Not Too Slow Phils Blues Darn That Dream Dinah V Line Tenderly Disc 4: For Minors Only Minor Yours Resonant Emotions Tynan Tyme Picture Of Heath For Miles And Miles C.T.A. Love Nest Fan Tan Summer Sketch An Afternoon At Home Say When Lush Life Amblin Hugo Hurwhey Specifications: Label: Enlightenment Release Date: January 13, 2017 Number of Discs: 4Features: Audio 4 CD Every item is in stock at our warehouse and ships the next business day.We guarantee your orders safe arrival, and will replace any lost, damaged, or defective item.Within the USA: We offer US Postal Service delivery, with tracking (delivery confirmation). We ship to APO / FPOs, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and US territories, but delivery may take longer.To Canada: Any import duties, taxes, and charges are the buyers responsibility. eBay will collect and remit your state sales tax, if applicable. For more entertainment for the thinking person, visit our eBay store!Copyright: Thinking DVD 2022 t_dvd_arrived_092024 t_dvd_arrived_1020240

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Jazz Crusaders – Classic Pacific Jazz Albums [New CD]

Jazz Crusaders – Classic Pacific Jazz Albums [New CD] Artist: Jazz Crusaders Title: Classic Pacific Jazz Albums Condition: Format: CD Release Date: 2018 Label: Enlightenment UPC: 823564840000 Genre: Jazz Album TracksDISC 1:1. The Geek2. M. J. S. Funk3. That’s It4. Freedom Sound5. Theme from ‘Exodus’6. Coon7. M. J. S. Funk (Alt. Version)8. Coon (Alt. Version)9. Big Hunk of Funk10. Tonight11. 507 Neyland12. Till All Ends13. Tortoise and the Hare14. In a Dream15. Sinnin’ Sam16. Song of India17. The Young RabbitsDISC 2:1. Congolese Sermon2. Cathy’s Dilemma3. Blues for Ramona4. Weather Beat5. Scandalizing6. Appointment in Ghana7. Deacon Brown8. Turkish Black9. Brahms Lullaby10. Brother Bernard11. Boopie12. Tough Talk13. No Name Samba14. Lazy Canary15. Lonely HornDISC 3:1. On Broadway2. Green Back Dollar3. Close Shave4. Free Sample5. Mr Sandman6. Heat Wave7. Sassy8. Theme from ‘The L Shaped Room’9. Some Samba10. Stix March11. Purple Onion12. Spanish Castles13. Blues for Yna Yna14. Damascus15. 3-4 for God and Co16. Bluesette17. Big City18. This Here19. Jitterbug Waltz20. All Blues21. Jazz WaltzDISC 4:1. Long John2. Robbin’s Nest3. You Are Only Sometimes Rain4. Out Back5. Bachafillen6. I’ll Remember Tomorrow7. Polka Dots and Moonbeams8. Sweetwater9. The Thing10. Sunset in Mountains11. While the City Sleeps12. White Cobra13. New Time Shuffle14. Para Mi Espoza15. Soul Kosher Formed in 1956 by Joe Sample (piano), Stix Hooper (drums), Wilton Felder (saxophone), and Wayne Henderson (trombone) – buddies from an early age out of Houston, Texas – The Jazz Crusaders had all been schooled in local centres of prayer. They first performed together at one of the city’s Creole churches, where they began to define their sound. The blend of Jazz, Blues and Soul which the young quartet developed throughout this formative period remained their default style during their early career. Having tried a number of short-lived names such as The Swingsters and The Nite Hawks, the founding members relocated to Los Angeles. On arrival, they stayed with family and friends, often sharing one room between them with a couple of mattresses on the floor. After changing their name to The Jazz Crusaders in 1961 (a nod to jazz great Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers), the group signed with Pacific Jazz Records, a label with whom they would remain throughout the 1960s. Fronted by a two man horn section featuring trombone and tenor sax, the group’s sound was by now rooted in hard bop, with a nod still to R&B and soul. As The Jazz Crusaders, they released over a dozen albums before re-christening themselves The Crusaders in 1971, under which moniker they released a string of further albums in the jazz-fusion style, popular during the 1970s. This four disc boxset brings together the first eight albums by the Jazz Crusaders; all recorded for Pacific Jazz Records during the first half of the 1960s. Still held in huge esteem by Jazz critics and enthusiasts alike, this 4 CD collection, featuring over 5 hours of superb jazz, serves as both an ideal introduction to the Jazz Crusaders music, and as a welcome reminder of the group’s majesty, musicianship and style for those already well versed.© DirectToU LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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