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    VA - Then... Chill Jazz (2010) 4CD Box Set

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    VA - Then... Chill Jazz (2010) 4CD Box Set

    VA - Then… Chill Jazz (2010) 4CD Box Set
    EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 761Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 559 Mb
    Label: AP Music Ltd. | # AUPCD 125 | Time: 04:04:20 | Scans ~ 36 Mb
    Cool, Bop, Vocal Jazz, Mainstream Jazz

    4CD Box Set. 72 tracks featuring Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Claude Thornhill, Nat King Cole, Charles Mingus, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young, Louis Armstrong, Eartha Kitt, Julie London, Art Pepper and many, many more…

    Chet Baker - The Best Of Chet Baker Plays (1995)

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    Chet Baker - The Best Of Chet Baker Plays (1995)

    Chet Baker - The Best Of Chet Baker Plays (1995)
    EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 279 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 132 Mb | Scans included
    Cool, West Coast Jazz | Label: Pacific Jazz | # CDP 7 97161 2 | Time: 00:54:34

    Whether as a trumpeter or singer, Chet Baker was always the subject of controversy among jazz listeners, a victim of fashion who was doomed in his lifetime to be either over- or underrated. These Pacific Jazz recordings from the mid-1950s present Baker the instrumentalist at the height of his popularity. While his coolly passive treatments of ballads like "Imagination" and "Stella by Starlight" may play to the languid stereotype of West Coast jazz, there's boppish fire and invention on the medium- and up-tempo tunes, with Baker emphasizing the middle register that was his forte. Altoist Art Pepper and valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer turn up among the supporting cast, and there's a good choice of material by boppish heads from both coasts, including Carson Smith's "Carson City Stage," Jimmy Heath's "C.T.A.," and Al Haig's "Jumping Off a Clef".

    Gerry Mulligan - Midas Touch: Live in Berlin (2003)

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    Gerry Mulligan - Midas Touch: Live in Berlin (2003)

    Gerry Mulligan - Midas Touch: Live in Berlin (2003)
    EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 394 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 162 Mb | Scans included
    Cool, West Coast, Mainstream Jazz | Label: Concord | # CCD 2169-2 | 01:09:19

    A little less than eight years after it occurred, Concord Records issued this concert, originally broadcast on German radio, from Gerry Mulligan's last European tour, performed less than a year before his death. Mulligan appears with his regular band of the time – pianist Ted Rosenthal, bassist Dean Johnson, and drummer Ron Vincent – playing a group of originals that serve as springboards for his lyrical style of baritone saxophone playing. The group, which had been together for several years at this point, plays smoothly, offering excellent support to the leader. A special treat is the final track, a version of "These Foolish Things" on which Mulligan duets with guest star Dave Brubeck. The album demonstrates that, in his maturity, Mulligan continued to live up to the standards he had set for himself across a career stretching back 45 years. There are no real revelations this late in the game, but Mulligan and the band play with the assurance of veterans.

    The Dave Brubeck Quartet featuring Paul Desmond - Buried Treasures: Live in Mexico City 1967 (1998)

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    The Dave Brubeck Quartet featuring Paul Desmond - Buried Treasures: Live in Mexico City 1967 (1998)

    The Dave Brubeck Quartet featuring Paul Desmond
    Buried Treasures: Live in Mexico City 1967 (1998)

    EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 305 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 131 Mb | Scans included
    Label: Columbia, Legacy | # CK 65777, 01-065777-10 | Time: 00:55:14
    Cool, West Coast Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Piano Jazz

    In 1998, Columbia reissued a bunch of CDs by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, often adding one or two previously unissued selections to the sets. Buried Treasures: Recorded Live in Mexico City, however, is something different, for none of the music had been out before. Recorded live in 1967 during a tour of Mexico that also resulted in the album Bravo! Brubeck!, the set features the classic Brubeck Quartet (with altoist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello) performing seven selections they had previously recorded, which was probably why this particular music stayed in the vaults for decades. The quality is certainly quite high, with Brubeck and Desmond really digging into such songs as "Koto Song" (coming up with some inspired ideas over its vamp), "You Go to My Head," a lengthy "St. Louis Blues," and a fairly concise version of "Take Five," one of the few versions by Brubeck of the hit song that does not have a drum solo. Suffice to say, Dave Brubeck fans only need to be notified of two things: they do not already own this music, and the Quartet is heard throughout in prime form. Recommended.

    Chet Baker - The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964/65 (1964) Reissue 2003

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    Chet Baker - The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964/65 (1964) Reissue 2003

    Chet Baker - The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964/65 (1964) Reissue 2003
    EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 249 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 106 Mb | Scans included
    Label: Roulette Jazz/EMI | # 7243 5 81829 2 7 | Time: 00:43:25
    West Coast Jazz, Cool, Hard Bop, Trumpet Jazz

    The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964/65 was the first album trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker recorded upon returning to the United States in 1964. Jazz had undergone a radical development post-1963 with artists such as John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter beginning to focus on complex harmonic explorations over pretty melody. Having spent the prior three years in Europe, falling deeper into heroin addiction, Baker found himself a pleasant, if somewhat forgotten, anachronism of the previous decade. Consequently, the icon of '50s cool attempted to reinvigorate his career and showcase his musical growth by enlisting the sensitive piano chops of Hal Galper and old collaborator tenor saxophonist Phil Urso. The new sideman, combined with a heavy dose of Tadd Dameron's compositions, gave Baker a more muscular edge that rubbed nicely with his trademark lyricism updating his sound for the hard bop '60s – a decade that would end, however, with Baker losing his teeth and falling into obscurity.

    Stan Getz - The Girl From Ipanema: The Bossa Nova Years (1989) 4 CD Box Set

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    Stan Getz - The Girl From Ipanema: The Bossa Nova Years (1989) 4 CD Box Set

    Stan Getz - The Girl From Ipanema: The Bossa Nova Years (1989) 4 CD Box Set
    EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 1.24 Gb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 510 Mb | Scans ~ 49 Mb
    Mainstream Jazz, Cool, Bossa Nova | Label: PolyGram/Verve | # 823 611-2 | Time: 03:40:46

    This five-LP box set (which has been reissued on CD) contains nearly all of Stan Getz's classic bossa nova sessions, five wonderful yet diverse LPs (Jazz Samba, Big Band Bossa Nova, Jazz Samba Encore, Stan Getz/Laurindo Almedia, and Getz/Gilberto). The cool-toned tenor is heard on his groundbreaking collaboration with guitarist Charlie Byrd (which resulted in the best-selling "Desafinado"), is showcased with a big band arranged by Gary McFarland (introducing "No More Blues" and "One Note Samba"), stars in recordings with guitarists Laurindo Almeida and Luiz Bonfa, and is heard at the famous meeting with composer/pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim, guitarist João Gilberto, and singer Astrud Gilberto, which resulted in the major hit "The Girl From Ipanema." This essential set finishes off with three previously unissued performances from a 1964 Carnegie Hall Concert, concluding with a remake of "The Girl From Ipanema." These recordings stand as proof that it is possible for good music to sell.

    The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Paper Moon (1981) Japanese Reissue 2014

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    The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Paper Moon (1981) Japanese Reissue 2014

    The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Paper Moon (1981) Japanese Reissue 2014
    EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 242 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 104 Mb | Scans included
    Label: Concord Jazz/Universal | # UCCO-90315 | Time: 00:42:22
    Cool, West Coast Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Piano Jazz

    The third of three Concord albums by this version of the Quartet (with Jerry Bergonzi on tenor, Chris Brubeck on bass and bass trombone and drummer Randy Jones) is the most rewarding of the trio although each one is recommended. Brubeck and the Coltrane-influenced tenor Bergonzi take consistently exciting solos on seven standards which are highlighted by "Music, Maestro, Please," "I Hear a Rhapsody" and "It's Only a Paper Moon"; Brubeck's solo version of "St. Louis Blues" is also noteworthy.

    The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - What Is There To Say? (1959) Japanese Remastered Reissue 2014

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    The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - What Is There To Say? (1959) Japanese Remastered Reissue 2014

    The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - What Is There To Say? (1959)
    Japanese Remastered Reissue 2014, Jazz Collection 1000
    EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 264 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 94 Mb | Scans ~ 46 Mb
    Label: Sony Records Int'l | # SICP-4255 | Time: 00:41:12
    Cool, Bop, West Coast Jazz, Mainstream Jazz

    The last of the pianoless quartet albums that Gerry Mulligan recorded in the 1950s is one of the best, featuring the complementary trumpet of Art Farmer, bassist Bill Crow, and drummer Dave Bailey along with the baritonist/leader. This recording is a little skimpy on playing time but makes every moment count. Virtually every selection is memorable, with "What Is There to Say," "Just in Time," "Festive Minor," "My Funny Valentine," and "Utter Chaos" being the high points. Highly recommended both to Mulligan collectors and to jazz listeners who are just discovering the great baritonist.

    Stan Getz - At The Shrine (1955) [Reissue 2009]

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    Stan Getz - At The Shrine (1955) [Reissue 2009]

    Stan Getz - At The Shrine (1955) [Reissue 2009]
    EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 294 MB | Covers - 6 MB
    Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Verve (0602517967076)

    Tenor Stan Getz and valve-trombonist Bob Brookmeyer made a mutually beneficial team. Although they had not played together all that much in 1954 (Brookmeyer had left Getz's band earlier in the year to join the Gerry Mulligan Quartet), the strong musical communication between the two horns during this set is obvious. Eight of the ten selections are from a live concert (with pianist John Williams, bassist Bill Anthony, and drummer Art Mardigan) while the final two numbers (on what was originally a pair of LPs) were cut in the studio the following day with the same personnel except that Frank Isola was on drums. Highlights of this cool-toned bop music (which, in addition to the solos, has many exciting ensembles) include "Lover Man," "Pernod," "Tasty Pudding," and "It Don't Mean a Thing."

    Stan Getz - Apasionado (1990) [Reissue 2009]

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    Stan Getz - Apasionado (1990) [Reissue 2009]

    Stan Getz - Apasionado (1990) [Reissue 2009]
    EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 316 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 119 MB | Covers - 5 MB
    Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Verve (060252706872)

    In the liner notes to this album, Stan Getz comments about how producer Herb Alpert showed him aspects of recording he had never experienced before. In this case, it's how to over-produce without overwhelming a lead soloist, as Alpert loads up this date with synthesizer players, electric instruments, and effects as a backdrop for the ultra-cool tenor of Getz. While not going overboard, it would have been nice to hear this music without the caramel-thick arrangements, leaving just Getz and a rhythm section to play sans the unnecessary sugarcoating. Initially released about a year before Getz passed away, the end result is a lazy and far too sweet group of pieces that muck up romance in a smothering fashion. Where string arrangements can sound beautiful, the sleepy synths on "Waltz for Stan" and echoplexed sax during "Madrugada" and especially the nine-minute ambling "Midnight Ride"…

    Shorty Rogers And His Giants - The Swinging Mr. Rogers (1955) [Japanese Edition 2012] (Repost)

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    Shorty Rogers And His Giants - The Swinging Mr. Rogers (1955) [Japanese Edition 2012] (Repost)

    Shorty Rogers And His Giants - The Swinging Mr. Rogers (1955) [Japanese Edition 2012]
    EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 276 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 107 MB | Covers - 147 MB
    Genre: Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Warner Music Japan (WPCR-27077)

    This LP has one of trumpeter Shorty Rogers' finest small group sessions of the 1950's. Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre (on clarinet, tenor and baritone), pianist Pete Jolly, bassist Curtis Counce and drummer Shelly Manne are the epitome of cool on a well-rounded and consistently interesting set. Highlights including "Isn't It Romantic," "Trickleydidlier," "Not Really The Blues" and Rogers' "hit" "Martians Go Home."

    Quincy Jones - Complete Recordings 1955-1959 (2013) 4CD Box Set

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    Quincy Jones - Complete Recordings 1955-1959 (2013) 4CD Box Set

    Quincy Jones - Complete Recordings 1955-1959 (2013) 4CD Box Set
    EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 1.41 Gb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 682 Mb | Scans included | 04:54:06
    West Coast Jazz, Modern Big Band, Bop, Cool, Swing | Label: Enlightenment | # EN4CD9011

    R.I.P. Mr. Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (March 14, 1933 – November 3, 2024)

    The music made by Quincy Jones during the second half 1950s was a stunning example of contemporary jazz during that pivotal decade for the form. Listening back today to these groundbreaking records delightfully illustrate how the dynamic musician, performer, composer and arranger first introduced his extraordinary skills to the world. After spending the first half of the decade working for other musicians, including a number of freelance commissions arranging songs for renowned artists such as Dinah Washington, Duke Ellington, and his close friend Ray Charles, Jones soon decided it was time for him to take the lead. The first album release to feature Quincy as a named artist was the 1955 release on Mercury Records 'Jazz Abroad' on which he featured alongside jazz drummer Roy Haynes. Next up was, 'That's How I feel About Jazz' featuring an all star cast including Art Farmer, Lucky Johnson & Phil Woods - following which he would record and release a further six albums before the end of the 1950s, all for Mercury. Quincy Jones first eight albums, all released during this period, are featured on this 4CD set in their entirety, in glorious re-mastered sound, making this package the most complete Quincy Jones 1950s collection available today.

    The Chico Hamilton Quintet - The Three Faces Of Chico (1959) [Japanese Edition 2013] (New Rip)

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    The Chico Hamilton Quintet - The Three Faces Of Chico (1959) [Japanese Edition 2013] (New Rip)

    The Chico Hamilton Quintet - The Three Faces Of Chico (1959) [Japanese Edition 2013]
    EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 220 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 84 MB | Covers - 22 MB
    Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Warner Music Japan (WPCR-27276)

    A fine showcase for Chico Hamilton as a triple-threat artist: drummer extraordinaire ("Miss Movement," "Trinkets," etc.), vocalist ("She's Funny That Way," "The Best Things in Life Are Free," "Where or When"), and, of course, leader. His vocals are reminiscent of Nat King Cole, with subtleties all his own, and his drumming is just as impressive amid its own set of superlatives, many of which are shown off on the Hamilton originals "Happy Little Dance" and "Trinkets." The other members of the group, Wyatt Ruther (bass), Eric Dolphy (flute, reeds), Dennis Budimer (guitar), and Nathan Gershman (cello), get their own moments to shine, on "Newport News," "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)," etc. Hamilton also brought in a full reed section for several numbers here, in acknowledgement of his own appreciation of the classic 1940s big-band sound…

    Chet Baker - In Milan (1959) Remastered Reissue

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    Chet Baker - In Milan (1959) Remastered Reissue

    Chet Baker - In Milan (1959) Remastered Reissue
    EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 251 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 106 Mb | Scans included
    Label: ZYX music, Original Jazz Classics | # OJC20 370-2 (JLP-18) | Time: 00:42:42
    Cool, West Coast Jazz, Trumpet Jazz

    During his extended "stay" in Europe circa the late '50s and early '60s, Chet Baker produced half a dozen albums for the Riverside Records subsidiary label Jazzland. On Chet Baker in Milan – the first of his overseas sides – Baker revisits the familiar stomping grounds of West Coast cool, even though he is the only American in the band. The basic quartet includes Chet Baker (trumpet), Renato Sellani (piano), Franco Serri (bass), and Gene Victory (drums). However, on a majority of the cuts, that unit is upgraded to a sextet with sax players Glauco Masetti (alto) and Gianno Basso (tenor). According to Peter Drew's brief liner notes essay, these Italian players were found by a local record label and arrangements were essentially retrofitted to suit Baker.

    Chet Baker Trio - Mr. B (1983)

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    Chet Baker Trio - Mr. B (1983)

    Chet Baker Trio - Mr. B (1983)
    EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 239 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 151 Mb | Scans included
    Label: Timeless/Bellaphon | # CDSJP 192 | Time: 00:52:01
    Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Trumpet Jazz

    The quality of Chet Baker's product was so varied during the last decade or more of his life that recording sessions varied markedly. For this "remixed version" of Mr. B Baker sounds a tad tired, though his chops are in fine form. The studio recording captures the trumpeter with highly sympathetic and self-effacing pianist Michel Grallier and bassist Ricardo Del Fra, both of whom engage in the leader's brand of sensitivity. There are no vocals by the trumpeter, but plenty of improvising. The interesting tune selection features a few songs played often by Baker (such as Wayne Shorter's "Dolphin Dance" and Horace Silver's "Strollin'"), but several that are not associated with him at all (Grallier's "White Blues" and his gorgeous "Father X-mas," to name a couple). There is a sadness permeating the trumpeter's sound throughout, exacerbated by the lazy, sometimes sluggish, tempos. A deep and touching beauty can be felt, marking this as one of Chet's best from the period.