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Various Artists: The Rough Guide to Dub
by AAJ Staff
Jamaica's greatest musical ambassador may have been the late Bob Marley, whose birthday is a national holiday and who continues to sell records in the zillions, god bless his soul (and his estate's massive fortune). The lilting rhythms of reggae have infiltrated popular music around the globe in ways that even Marley could not have imagined, ...
One More: Music of Thad Jones
by Wayne Zade
Various Artists One More: Music of Thad Jones IPO Recordings 2005 Great jazz things have been happening at IPO Recordings, and they have been for a while. One More: Music of Thad Jones is the sixth CD from Executive Producer Bill Sorin, and it continues the generous spirit of tribute ...
Various artists: A Jazz Portrait Of Brian Wilson - Wouldn't It Be Nice
by Mark Sabbatini
This is definitely no day at the beach. Whether that's good or bad is highly subjective for A Jazz Portrait Of Brian Wilson, a 17-song tribute by contemporary artists such as Don Grusin, the Clark Burroughs Group and The Yellowjackets. Originally a 1997 Blue Note release, it was remastered and rereleased by IN2N Entertainment ...
Various Artists: Afro-Latin Party
by AAJ Staff
As anyone with half a clue is well aware, there's but one imperative at a so-called Afro-Latin Party, which is to dance the night away. The title of this perky compilation may leave out the obvious, but there's no way you could possibly miss its implications once you hit play. So clear the floor and get ...
Various Artists: Acoustic Brazil
by AAJ Staff
Brazil has one of the most active and dynamic popular music scenes on the planet, which is reason enough for Putumayo to revisit the country for a fourth time. This update presents unplugged performances by megastars like Caetano Veloso as well as other artists with a lower global profile. It's a warm, liquid, romantic tour of ...
The Columbia Small Group Swing Sessions 1953-1962
by C. Andrew Hovan
Various Artists The Columbia Small Group Swing Sessions 1953-1962 Mosaic Records 2004 Following the be-bop innovations of the early to mid '50s and the subsequent popularity of hard bop during the '60s, many of jazz music's elder statesmen found themselves in a very precarious position. Swing and Dixie styles had ...
Various Artists: The Complete Norman Granz Jam Sessions
by Norman Weinstein
This handsomely packaged five-CD box combines all of the Norman Granz Jam Session LPs in one place for the first time. The sound is improved from earlier packagings through 24-bit digital transfers, and a big booklet penned by Bob Porter explains the music in a workmanlike manner. How you assess the value of the box has ...
Putumayo Presents Acoustic Brazil and Afro-Latin Party
by AAJ Staff
After two recent albums focusing on the New Orleans jazz tradition, including one devoted to the music of young trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, Putumayo has turned its attention to other corners of the globe. The world music label's latest two compilations target mellow Brazilian sounds and Afro-Latin dance music respectively, and the contrast is quite dramatic. One ...
Various Artists: Harold Arlen Centennial Celebration
by Jim Santella
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Harold Arlen's birth, Concord Records has compiled some of the best interpretations of his songs from the Pablo, Prestige, Riverside, Moodsville, New Jazz, Galaxy, and Concord Jazz labels. Disc one features the vocalists, while disc two features instrumental memories. The double album comes with comprehensive liner notes by Will Friedwald ...
Various Artists: New Orleans
by AAJ Staff
The city of New Orleans counts many styles among its diverse musical offspring, including jazz, the focus of this compilation of old and young players alike. It's a timely entry by Putumayo, a world music label whose every release comes with the proclamation that it's “guaranteed to make you feel good!" No false claim in this ...
