The fascinating global journey of jazz is one of music's most remarkable stories. Putumayo's newest release, Jazz Around the World, showcases the powerful influence of jazz on musicians across the globe. Featuring both well-established and newer artists performing extraordinary covers and originals, this collection incorporates a wide range of rhythms, instruments and melodies into a constantly evolving genre. With ancestral roots in Africa, jazz flowered into a dynamic force in the United States throughout the 20th century. And, over the years, it has borrowed from, influenced and blended with musical traditions around the world. On Jazz Around the World, Texas-raised Heather Rigdon delivers a sophisticated performance on "Young and Naïve" which has drawn comparisons to the music of Norah Jones and Diana Krall. Quebecois chanteuse Chantal Chamberland's retro-sounding interpretation of "La Mer" (the French predecessor of the Bobby Darin classic "Beyond the Sea") sounds familiar yet original. On "Quiéreme Mucho," Paris-based Niuver blends the trova music of her native Cuba with jazz and Brazilian bossa nova. Famed South African trumpeter and fusion master Hugh Masekela offers an uplifting performance on "Open the Door," effortlessly complemented by the beautiful voice of songstress Malaika. The Kora Jazz Trio and Malian Kélétigui Diabaté, master of the balafon (an African marimba), both contribute exceptional reworkings of classic songs. The Kora Jazz Trio offers a soulful version of the Cuban standard "Chan Chan" while Diabaté, (with Habib Koité & Bamada) gives an African twist to George Gershwin's "Summertime." The album also features outstanding tracks by Cameroonian singer Blick Bassy, jazz fusion drummer Billy Cobham with Asere, New Zealand Maori musician Kataraina Pipi, Guadalajaran multicultural quartet Sherele and Spanish/Algerian singer Kad. Jazz Around the World is Putumayo's third jazz collection, joining successful recent releases Latin Jazz and Women of Jazz.
$15.68
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6 CD box set. Featuring 110 original hits! EMI. 2010.
$21.49
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Here are three dozen pieces of music, all played by Yo-Yo Ma, culled from his extensive discography. Aside from the technical mastery and beautiful tone that are absolutes in all of his playing, one is dazzled by his curiosity and ability to adapt to so many forms and types of music. His Bach and Vivaldi are pellucid and played with non-sentimental crispness, his tango music gritty and rhythmically pungent, his jazz seemingly spontaneous, the "Meditation" from Thais simply ravishing, "Anything Goes" a romp, and the Appalachian music performed with both respect and a great twang, while the traditional Chinese music is fascinating. It's really a matter of how much Ma loves whatever he plays here, how entirely he becomes involved in it, and what a fine partner he invariably is to other musicians. This collection is a doozy--it is truly "essential." --Robert Levine
$16.49
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This compilation conveys the mood of the place, timeless, light & romance of the Parisian cafe. 21 tracks from the likes of Diana Krall, Brigitte Bardot, Serge Gainsbourg, Blossom Dearie, & more. Sunnyside. 2002.
$13.99
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Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1959 album from the vocal group, containing the most swinging album ever made by the Hi-Lo's in its entirety. As a bonus, we have included the group's complete debut session with the Jerry Fielding Orchestra, as well as some of the vocal group's finest recordings of the period accompanied by the bands of Marty Paich, Frank De Vol and Frank Comstock. Essential Jazz Albums.
$17.49
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The biggest artists with their biggest hits as heard on Smooth Jazz Radio Stations around the country is now available with Volume 3
$13.98
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LEGENDS OF JAZZ with RAMSEY LEWIS "SHOWCASE" is a dynamic 2-DISC CD/DVD collection of 13 riveting performances from the series featuring THE BIGGEST STARS OF JAZZ and presented on one of the most dazzling AUDIO/VISUAL recordings of the year! Featuring SUPERIOR PICTURE AND SOUND all performances on the DVD were encoded from HD masters presented in 16 X 9 WIDESCREEN with DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 SURROUND SOUND. Additionally, all musical performances are also featured on an accompanying audio CD.
$10.50
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Set the mood for a perfect dinner with this collection of romantic favorites performed by an intimate saxophone quintet.
$8.99
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