New Releases From Verve Records-- June

MICHEL CAMILO, one of the premier pianists of Latin jazz, and the famed flamenco guitarist TOMATITO converge on “Spain." The combination of these passionate and rhythmic styles performed by two masters is an unsurpassed treat.
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JOAO GILBERTO has been called the father of the Bossa Nova. Sit back and relax to the whispery vocals and hypnotic guitar work from this icon of Brazilian music on his intimate and captivating new release, “Joao Voz e Violao."
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This month we give you ten new Finest Hour releases including classic recordings by THE CRUSADERS, STAN GETZ, ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, QUINCY JONES, WES MONTGOMERY, OSCAR PETERSON, NINA SIMONE, JIMMY SMITH, SARAH VAUGHAN, AND DINAH WASHINGTON.
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Comparable in its beauty to “Charlie Parker with Strings", ROY HARGROVE's “Moment To Moment" is a lush collection of ballads, standards, and originals.
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NEW FROM GRP

JEFF GOLUB, the former leader of Avenue Blue, makes his GRP debut with “Dangerous Curves." Incorporating his great talent for songwriting and a sublime touch on the guitar, Jeff takes you on a soulful journey that transcends the typical boundaries of “smooth" jazz.
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GEORGE BENSON returns to his roots on “Absolute Benson." Featuring George's trademark guitar lines and killer grooves, this record has everything for straight-ahead and contemporary jazz fans alike.
http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/grp/

On his new album “Here's To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years!", DAVID BENOIT and company bring a fresh sound to Vince Guaraldi's classic music of PEANUTS.
http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/grp/

NEW FROM IMPULSE

This month Verve reissues five quintessential classics from saxophone genius JOHN COLTRANE. Chronicling some of TRANE's most fiery period, titles include “Impressions", “Interstellar Space", “Kulu Se Mama", “Ascension", and “New Thing At Newport". Special liner notes by A. B. Spellman for “New Thing At Newport" are found exclusively within this feature page.
http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/impulse/