"A New Perspective" was released in 1963 on Blue Note Records. Considered to be one of the best and most successful uses of a gospel choir in a jazz context. Byrd himself said about the album, "I mean this album seriously. Because of my own background, I've always wanted to write an entire album of spiritual-like pieces. The most accurate way I can describe what we were all trying to do is that this is a modern hymnal. In an earlier period, the New Orleans jazzmen would often play religious music for exactly what it was - but with their own jazz textures and techniques added. Now, as modern jazzmen, we're also approaching this tradition with respect and great pleasure".

"Leapin' and Lopin’" was jazz pianist Sonny Clark's Blue Note release. The record was Clark's last as a leader and one of his final albums before his premature death. This album is considered an ultimate recording by the hard bop enthusiast, one that continues to be influential in mainstream jazz.

Page One marks the beginning of Joe Henderson’s illustrious career. His debut finds him leading fellow virtuosos including McCoy Tyner, Butch Warren, Pete La Roca and Kenny Dorham. The quintet performs a stunning set, which features hits including “Blue Bossa”, “La Mesha” and “Recordame”. This Hard Bop recording is a vital addition to any music lover’s collection.

Kenny Dorham's second-to-last album as a leader, Una Mas was recorded during a period of great creativity and inspiration for the trumpeter, resulting in this highly-praised session. Features a stellar band including Herbie Hancock on piano, Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone making his recording debut, Butch Warren on double bass and drummer Tony Williams, who was only 17 years old at the time.

"Go" is the sensational masterpiece by Dexter Gordon. Gordon was one of music’s leading tenor saxophonists, joined here by virtuosos: Sonny Clark, Butch Warren and Billy Higgins. This record has been deemed one of Gordon’s finest Blue Note releases. The master of bebop tenor saxophone performs hits including “Cheese Cake”, a Latin-tinged version of Porter’s “Love for Sale”, a breathtaking reading of “Where Are You?” and “I Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry”.