Go to Amazon, go to Music Store, do a label search for Definitive, look at the prices some of the zShops are charging for these superbly organized and presented three and four disc sets... thank me later
(longer post to come soon)
Seriously, I don't know when this stuff showed up on Amazon, but it deserves to be noted as a MAJOR development among us swingdjs.coms... this is some of the best material ever recorded available EXTREMELY inexpensively...
Definitive Records available on Amazon.com: WOW
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Here's a link to Amazon's advanced search. Unfortunately you will have to wade through releases by a bunch of other labels that have "definitive" in their names - I can't find any syntax for their search engine that lets you specify that you only want to search for a specific word.
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If you want to get a listing of some jazz releases on Definitive, you can do a label search for Definitive at:
http://www.worldsrecords.com/
Then take an individual title you have interest in and search on Amazon. Admittedly not the most effecient way of finding a title.
http://www.worldsrecords.com/
Then take an individual title you have interest in and search on Amazon. Admittedly not the most effecient way of finding a title.
The SwingDJs.com Definitive Records catalog with Amazon.com links [under construction]
ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven Okeh, Columbia, Decca & RCA Victor Recordings - 4 CD
The definitive edition of this monumental testimony of the birth of the real Jazz era, with comprehensive discographical data. A surprising good sound quality, never before reached. Spectacular newly remasterization. (!!)
See also: JSP budget edition | Overdesigned official edition
Complete 1930 - 1947 RCA-Victor Studio Sessions - 3 CD
Personally, I'm not a big fan of this material...
See also: First offical version, very cheap | Second official version, very pretty
The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes - 1935-1939 - 4 CD
The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes - 1940-1949 - 2 CD
This first set compiles for the very first time in CD the unique and complete collection of the recordings made for the Decca label (1935-1939), arranged in chronological order. Accompanied among others by The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, etc.
Complete 1950-1951 All Stars Decca Recordings - 2 CD
All the splendid official recordings made by Satchmo and his first legendary All-Stars with Earl Hines.
BAILEY, MILDRED
All of Me (bonus or not)
Definitive edition of the complete recordings made by Mildred Bailey for the Majestic and Savoy labels in 1946-1947 plus 6 V-Discs titles.
Smoke Dreams (1 or 2)
Quintessential recordings by Mildred Bailey accompained by his husband, bandleader Red Norvo, between 1935-1939.
Complete Columbia Recordings Vol. 1 - 4 CD set
The legendary Rockin Chair Lady at her very best years. Includes sessions accompanied by Eddie Lang, Frank Trumbauer, Benny Goodman, and the excellent big band headed by her husband, Red Norvo.
Titles sequenced in chronological order. Only master takes.
Complete Columbia Recordings Vol. 2 - 4 CD set
Treaure recordings by the first female big-band singer. Includes sessions with her own orchestra, with her husband one, Red Norvo, and others including a lot of great swing musicians. Titles sequences in chronological order. Only master takes.
BASIE, COUNT
Complete Original American Decca Recordings - 3 CD set (2)
All the tunes recorded by this legendary label. Each volume represents one year recording activity: 1937, 1938 and 1939. Featuring Lester Young, Buck Clayton, Jo Jones, among others. Newly remastered.
See also: Ugly official version
Complete Columbia Recordings 1936-1941 - 4 CD set
Definitive edition of the full maturity big band recordings.
Complete Columbia Recordings 1941-1951 - 3 CD set (2)
Includes the small and big band modern groups.
Complete Original American RCA-Victor Recordings - 3 CD set (2)
The first edition of all the tracks recorded at the end of forties. Featuring Harry Edison, Paul Gonsalves, Buddy Tate, among others. Newly remastered. (Absolutely fantastic material. During this period Basie was moving with the times towards a more rhythm and blues based style. VERY different sound than from any other Basie era, and extremely swinging.)
BASIE, COUNT & ALL-AMERICAN RHYTHM SECTION
The Kid From Red Bank
The Complete Recordings 1938-1947
The only complete compilation of masterful quartet recordings made by legendary pianist and bandleader. First time in one CD. (This stuff is PROBABLY included in the other, "complete" sets.)
BECHET, SIDNEY
Complete 1939-1951 Blue Note Master Takes - 3 CD set
All the mature masterworks by one of the most important figures of traditional jazz.
Complete RCA-Victor Master Takes - 3 CD set
All the memorable sessions recorded by one the supreme melodists in jazz.
Dear Old Southland: The Quintessential Blue Note Recordings
The definitive best recordings made by Bechet for the Blue Note label between 1939-1946.
Only master takes.
BYAS, DON
Complete American Recordings - 4 CD set
All the small group studio sessions recorded by “Don Carlos” in the United States.
Only master takes.
Complete 1946-1951 Recordings - 3 CD set
The European recordings by a jazzmen who played a crucial role in the transition from Swing to Bop. Only master takes.
CARTER , BENNY & WILLIAMS, COOTIE
Echoes Of Harlem Big Bands: The Complete Capitol Sessions
The Benny Carter bop big band and Cootie Williams rhythm and blues orchestra recordings made in 1943-1945 for the Capitol label. Only original master takes issued at the time.
CHRISTIAN, CHARLIE
Celestial Express: Genius Of The Electric Guitar
A chronological sequence of the masterpieces recorded by the guitar player between 1939-1941 with small groups without Benny Goodman and featuring Lester Young, Lionel Hampton, Oscar Pettiford, Edmon Hall, Cootie Williams, Kenny Kersey and others. (I am so there!)
Complete Live Recordings - 4 CD set
All the concert and radio appearances of the genius of electric guitar.
Complete Studio Recordings - 4 CD set
Great first time tribute to the genius of electric guitar with all his session dates.
Only master takes.
CLARK, SONNY
Sonny Clark & Buddy De Franco Quartet - 2 CD
4 LPs. Complete Sessions
COLE PORTER
- P - - Mel Lewis Orchestra, Art Tatum, Don Byas, Les Brown and His Orchestra, Bill Evans…
Top Jazz Artists Performing Cole Porter’s Great American Songbook
CD 1 - The Vocal Sides; CD 2 - The Instrumental Sides
Featuring Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Shavers & Urbie Green, Stan Kenton Orchestra, Oscar Moore Trio, Bobby Hackett, Bud Powell, Jack Sheldon, Tal Farlow, Ben Webster & Coleman Hawkins, Ralph Burns Orchestra, Clifford Brown, Thad Jones (Sounds like a unique set.)
COLE, NAT KING
The Complete JATP Performances
In one CD the legendary performances by Nat King Cole with quartet and All-Stars in the JATP tours, featuring J.J. Johnson, Illinois Jacquet, Jack McVea and Les Paul, among others.
COLE, NAT KING
Live At The Circle Room
Complete edition of the legendary performances made on the Circle Room of Hotel LaSalle, Milwauke (Wisconsin) with, as bonus tracks, one complete transcriptions session recorded for Capitol at Los Angeles Studios. A must of swinging music and quality sound.
COLTRANE, JOHN
Complete Studio Sessions With Johnny Hodges
Featuring Harold ´Shorty´ Baker (tr), Lawrence Brown (trom), Jimmy Hamilton and Harry Carney (sax) and Louis Bellson (dr)
Complete Recordings with Dizzy Gillespie
The quintessential virtuoso at the onset of his career with the great trumpet guru Dizzy Gillespie and his Orchestra. Also included is Coltrane´s complete session with the versatile vocal genius of Dinah Washington. Newly Remastered with Booklet with comprehensive notes.
DAVIS, MILES
Complete Savoy & Dial Recordings - 2 CD set
Definitive and complete edition of the first studio recordings made for the legendary Savoy and Dial labels, as member of different small groups.
Only master takes. 24 bit remastered.
COMPLETE 1951 - 1953 ALL STARS STUDIO RECORDINGS - 2CD SET - 2 CD set
Comprises all the studio sessions (only master takes) recorded under the Miles Davis leadership between 1951 and1953 for the Prestige and Blue Note labels, feat. S.Rollins, J. Lewis, P. Heath, R.Haynes, J.McLean, A. Blakey, J.J. Johnson, O.Pettiford, K.Clarke, M.Roach & others. Includes the session with Ch. Parker & S. Rollins. Meticulous Audio Restoration. Time: 2h.35m
DAVIS, MILES
Complete Birth Of The Cool - 2 CD set
Definitive edition of the most influential sessions in the modern jazz, made by a great nonet including jazzmen as Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, John Lewis, J.J. Johnson and others. Includes also all the airshots recorded at The Royal Roost Club.
24 bit remastered.
DIZZY GILLESPIE & ROY ELDRIDGE
TRUMPET KINGS BATTLE - 2 complete Verve Lps, ´Trumpet Battle´ and ´The Trumpet King´. Total Time: 79:55 mins
Studio Sessions. Rec. Oct. 1954 in LA at the Radio Recorded Studios. Feat. Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Louie Bellson. 2 complete Verve Lps, ´Trumpet Battle´ and ´The Trumpet King´
EDISON, HARRY
SWEETS AT THE HAIG
Edisons complete live recording at The Haig Club, LA, on July 1, 1953. It also contains 3 Bonus Tracks from a August 21, 1953 concert in LA that features Benny Carter Jimmy Rowles, Milt Bernhardt Buddy Rich. Splendid Sound Quality. 20-bit Remastering.
ELLINGTON, DUKE
Complete Columbia & RCA Victor Sessions with Ben Webster - 4 CD set
The complete and definitive edition of the studio recordings, with Ben Webster on tenor sax and Jimmy Blanton on bass.
Only master takes, without alternates.
Complete Studio Transcriptions - 3 CD set
Uncollected selections from the famous late forties non-comercial recordings. (Sounds SWEET! I'm looking to fill in the gaps in the 40-disc set... yes, I'm completely insane...)
Complete Original American Decca Recordings - 3 CD set
Historical first sessions by the band which defined the shape of jazz.
Complete Legendary Fargo Concert - 2 CD set
The legendary North Dakota Crystal Ballroom performances, featuring Ben Webster and Jimmy Blanton.
Complete Prestige 1946-1947 Carnegie Hall Concerts - 3 CD set
The first ellingtonian suites performed live.
Complete Prestige 1943-1944 Carnegie Hall Concerts - 3 CD set
The first two ellingtonian concerts at legendary NY hall.
Complete Musicraft Recordings
Studio sessions for the famous independent label, plus a date with cellist Oscar Pettiford. (Sounds like it's later...?)
GAILLARD, SLIM & STEWART, SLAM
Complete Columbia Master Takes - 3 CD set
The fabulous Slim and Slam. The art of the swinging nonsense. (Rootie!)
GARNER, ERROLL
The Complete Savoy & Dial Master Takes - 2 CD set
For the first time, definitive edition of all the recordings made by this unique and popular figure in jazz piano history for labels Savoy and Dial between 1945-1949.
Only master takes.
GEORGE GERSHWIN
- G - - Feat. Neal Hefti Orchestra, Miles Davis All-Stars, Gerry Mulligan Trio, Harry James Orchestra, Lester Young Quartet, Oscar Peterson Trio, George Gershwin, Ralph Burns Orchestra, Art Tatum, Louie Bellson Orchestra, Charlie Parker, Dave Brubeck Octet, Buddy
Top Jazz Artist Performing Gershwin´s Great American Songbook
The Vocal Sides - CD 1- The Instrumental Sides - CD 2
Featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Carmen McRae, Dick Haymes, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington, Mel Tormé, Lee Wiley, Fred Astaire, Chris Connor, Peggy Lee, Nat “King” Cole, Sarah Vaughan…
GILLESPIE, DIZZY
Algo Bueno - 2 CD set: The Complete Bluebird & Musicraft Recordings & more
Definitive edition of Gillespie big band for the bluebird and Musicraft labels (1946-1949), plus the celebrated Paris Salle Pleyel concert (1948).
Only master takes.
GIUFFRE, JIMMY
Complete 1947-1952 Master Takes
All the small group recordings featuring the greatest “music man” Giuffre.
GOODMAN, BENNY
Complete Legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert - 2 CD set
Masterpiece live performance of the pioneer of the jazz concerts. Includes comprehensive discography and list of arrangers and soloists.
Newly remastered
Complete RCA Victor Small Group Master Takes - 2 CD set
(Small groups!!!!)
Stealin´ Apples
The Quintessential Capitol Recordings
The best of Benny Goodman recordings for Capitol with accordionist Ernie Felice, Red Norvo, Jess Stacy, Jimmy Rowles and Mel Powell (1947-1949). Includes the famous Stealin´ Apples with Fats Navarro and Wardell Gray.
GORDON, DEXTER
The Complete Savoy & Dial Master Takes
Definite edition of the recordings made by the legendary jazzman for labels Savoy and Dial between 1945-1947.The formative years of the tenor saxophone who translated Parker alto sax message. Only master takes.
HARMTMAN, JOHNNY
YOU CAME A LONG WAY FROM ST. LOUIS
From the beginning of his career to his full musical maturity, this edition comprises 4 different studio sessions + 1 live session. With Earl Fatha Hines, Budd Johnson, Andrew Hill, John Simmons, Cozy Cole. 22 Tracks. Careful Audio Restoration.
HARTMAN, JOHNNY
RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING FROM MY HEAD
This edition comprises 2 LP ON 1 CD: I ve Been There + Today, his Complete Recordings for Perception Label. With George Coleman, Herman Foster, Jimmy Heath, Al Gafa,Billy Higgins.19 Tracks. Comprehensive Booklet. Careful Audio Restoration. T:76.50
HAWKINS, COLEMAN & YOUNG, LESTER
The Famous JATP Performances
The quintessential recordings made by the two legendary tenors on the JATP tours, featuring Buck Clayton, Flip Phillips, Willie Smith, Kenny Kersey and others.
HERMAN, WOODY
Complete 1948-1950 Capitol Sessions - 2 CD set
The astonishing sound of the second herd.
HODGES, JOHNNY
Who Struck John?
The Best Of The Duke´s Men Vol.2
Quintessential masterpieces recorded between 1939-1947 by the Johnny Hodges and other ellingtonians, establishing a unique jazz chamber style.
Only master takes.
Hodge Podge
The Best Of The Duke´s Men Vol.1
Quintessential masterpieces recorded between 1938-1939 by the Johnny Hodges and other ellingtonians, establishing a unique jazz.
Only master takes.
HOLIDAY , BILLIE & LOUIS ARMSTRONG
New Orleans
The Complete Soundtrack Plus Additional Recordings
Definitive edition of the original tracks recorded by the two jazz legends in Hollywood for the Arthur Lubin production New Orleans.
COMPLETE COLUMBIA GOLDEN YEARS RECORDINGS - 233 Tracks. 153 Master Takes. 71 Ultra Rare Alternate Tracks. Comprehensive 100-Page Illustated Book with Full Discography, Liner Notes and Complete Lyrics. High Resolution. 24-Bit Edition. 10 CD Super Deluxe Set containing every song sang by Lady Day from her 1933 recording debut to the peak of her maturity in 1944. A collection of unrivaled historical value.
HOLIDAY, BILLIE & YOUNG, LESTER
A Fine Romance 1: The Complete Joint Recordings
All the recordings made joint by the two jazz legends.
Only master takes plus one live recording with The Count Basie Orchestra.
A Fine Romance 2: The Complete Joint Recordings
2nd volume of these great performances.
Only master takes plus their second only live recording.
JACQUET, ILLINOIS
Complete 1945-1950 Sessions - 3 CD set
The best recordings by the inspirator of much of the rock and roll and r&b honker-and-shouter saxes. [This material is also on a Proper Box (4 discs, some xtra material) and an expensive Mosaic set (4 discs, w. alt takes)]
JOHNSON, J.J.
Complete Savoy, Prestige & Sensation Early Master Takes
The entire master takes officially recorded for these legendary labels under his leadership from his debut session in 1946 until the end of the decade.
An accurate portrait of J.J.´´s flexibility.
JOHNSON, ROBERT
The Complete Recordings - 2 CD set
All the blues recorded by the legendary Delta bluesman. Includes a bookled with the complete lyrics and variations between different takes. (Available from countless labels.)
JOHNSON, ROBERT
Genius Of The Blues
The only complete compilation in one CD of the masterful recordings made by the legendary Delta bluesman. (Not true: It's available from countless labels.) Only master takes.
JORDAN, LOUIS
Complete 1950-1952 Decca Recordings - 2 CD set
A perfect musical profile of an ebullient and charismatic impulsor of rhythm n blues and rock & roll. Only master takes.
KENTON, STAN
Complete 1943-1947 Capitol Master Takes - 4 CD set
A splendid orchestra and a powerhouse unit featuring brilliant sidemen.
Only master takes.
KENTON, STAN
Complete Capitol Studio Transcriptions - 2 CD set
All the non-commercial radio recordings.
KIRBY, JOHN
Complete Columbia & RCA Victor Recordings - 2 CD set
The complete recordings made by the legendary Only master takes. For the first time in one set.
LEWIS, JOHN
Complete Verve Studio Sessions with Lester Young
A unique studio encounter between the Modern Jazz Quartet founder and Billie Holiday alter ego.
MCGHEE, HOWARD
Complete Savoy & Dial Masters: Leader Sessions
Definitive and complete collection of the first recordings made under his leadership for Savoy and Dial labels in the second half of the forties. Featuring Dodo Marmarosa, Hank Jones and others.
Only master takes.
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET
COMPLETE 1951-1953 STUDIO SESSIONS
This edition gathers their first studio recordings, when the combo was still known as Milt Jackson Quartet. T: 63.03
Lineup: Milt Jackson (vb); John Lewis (p); Ray Brown (b); Kenny Clarke (dr).
MONK, THELONIOUS
´Round Midnight: The Complete Blue Note Sessions & more
Definitive edition of the Monk recordings for the Blue Note label between 1947-1948, plus the famous 1944 session with Coleman Hawkins.
Only master takes.
MONK, THELONIOUS
After Hours at Minton
The legendary jam sessions on the New York’s sanctuary of the Be-Bop.
NOONE, JIMMIE
At The Apex Club
The 25 masterwoks recorded by the Jimmie Noone Apex Club Orchestra. Chronological edition of these historical recordings. A very personal tone wich anticipated the Swing clarinet.
NOONE, JIMMIE
Complete Recordings - 4 CD set
Chronological collection of all the anticipator of the Swing clarinet recordings.
NORVO, RED
El Rojo
The Complete Keynote and Capitol Small Groups Recordings & more
Definitive edition of the Red Norvo recordings with small groups for Keynote & Capitol labels in 1944 and 1947, plus four titles by his 1947 unconventional big band.
Only master takes.
PARKER , CHARLIE
Complete Savoy & Dial Sessions - 4 CD set [Vol. 1]
Definitive edition with the better sound ever and track by track pitch correction.
PARKER, CHARLIE
Complete Savoy & Dial Sessions - 4 CD set [Vol. 2]
Definitive edition with the better sound ever and track by track pitch correction.
PARKER, CHARLIE
Complete Savoy & Dial Sessions - 8 CD set [Vols. 1 and 2]
Definitive edition with the better sound ever and track by track pitch correction.
PARKER, CHARLIE
LEGENDARY 1952 JAM SESSIONS
This release features two of Bird´s outstanding 1952 dates. The first session was recorded in early June at the Norman Granz Jam Session in Hollywood. The second was at Jazz At Midnight Jam Session in the Howard Theater, Washington DC
Ben Webster, Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, Oscar Peterson, Kai Winding, Zoot Sims
PARKER, CHARLIE
COMPLETE PERSHING CLUB SETS
This release features the complete Pershing session recordings, taken from three separate live performances at the Pershing Hotel Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois. All three of these sessions took place in October of 1950.
PARKER, CHARLIE
The Complete Savoy Masters - 2 CD set
Definitive edition of Parker recordings for the Savoy label on 1944-1948 (only master takes), plus the legendary Carnegie Hall concert from September 29, 1947.
Only master takes.
[There's a LOT more Parker.]
PETERSON , OSCAR
Complete 1952 Verve Studio Sessions with Lester Young
Memorable studio date of a great piano virtuoso accompanying the Father of Cool Tenors, the legendary Prez.
PHILLIPS, FLIP
Complete 1947-1951 Verve Master Takes - 2 CD set
All the crucial studio dates with small and medium groups. (Swingin' tenor sax of the "honker" school.)
POWELL, MEL
Two Cats And A Mouse
Rare and little-known recordings by cats Mel Powell and Joe Sullivan for Capitol label in 1944-1948, plus gems by the mouse Mary Lou Williams recorded in 1944 and 1946. (?!?!)
QUEBEC, IKE
Swing Hi Swing Lo
The Complete Blue Note Masters & more 1944-1946
Definitive edition of the Ike Quebec recordings as a leadr for the Blue Note label, plus one Savoy session, recordered between 1944-1946.
Only master takes. (?!?!)
REINHARDT, DJANGO
Django Reinhardt And His American Friends - 4 CD set
The complete and definitive edition of the studio recordings made with American jazzmen, as soloists and as freelances. Includes all the master takes issued originally and presented in chronological order.
First time in any format. (I'd have to check this in a discography against the JSP complete works reissuing project...)
SINATRA, FRANK
Sings Sy Oliver Arrangements
The Complete Titles with Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra & more
Definitive edition of the legendary Sy Oliver arrangements for the Tommy Dorsey band with young singer Frank Sinatra, plus bouns titles with Sinatra accompanied by a jazzy rhythm section. (Probably very ballad-y.)
TATUM, ART
Complete Original American Decca Recordings - 4 CD set
The great Tatum at his most memorable years. (Wooo! But probably undanceable.)
TATUM, ART
Complete Capitol Recordings - 2 CD set
Legendary solo and trio interpretations.
VARIOUS
From Spirituals to Swing - 2 CD set
Complete Legendary 1938 & 1939 Carnegie Hall Concerts
All the performances recorded at this famous concerts organized by John Hammond. Includes all the actual live recordings and original liner notes from the original program booklet. Newly and carefully re-mastered. (The "official" reissue of this concert is very nice, but the audio quality is very spotty. Good if you want to hear jazz history but not for DJing.)
WALKER, T-BONE
Complete 1950- 1954 Recordings - 2 CD
(T-Bone is fantastic for slow blues dancing. There's also a Proper Box that runs 1929-1951. This could make a great follow-up.)
WATERS, ETHEL
Takin´ A Chance On Love
The Complete Bluebird Sessions & more
The definitive edition of the Ethel Waters recordings made for the Bluebird label in 1938-1939, plus a 1940 session and four outstanding 1946 versions of his most celebrated hits.
WEBSTER, BEN
COMPLETE 1953 LEADER STUDIO SESSIONS
Feat. the complete 1953 Studio Sessions with Webster as a leader for Verve & Mercury . Includes 3 dates feat: Sweets Edison, B. Carter, O. Peterson, R. Brown, B.Kessel, M. Hinton, Jo Jones & others. Great recordings of outstanding standards such as That s All, Tenderly, Dont Get Around Much Anymore, Cotton Tail … among others. Bonus Tracks. Meticulous Audio Restoration.
WEBSTER, BEN
Complete 1943-1951 Small Groups Recordings - 3 CD set
The legendary King of the Swing Tenors at his very best and inspired period.
WILEY, LEE
Manhattan Nights - 4 CD set
The Complete Golden Years Studio Recordings
Worldwide first issue of all the songs recorded by the legendary, distinctive singer from her debut in 1931 to 1951. Includes her pioneer songbooks dedicated to works of the leading american popular composers. A glorious tribute to a forgotten lady. Carefully remastered. (One of Will Friedwald's favorites as listed in JAZZ SINGING. I've never heard her.)
YOUNG, LESTER
Lester Dreams: Legendary Recordings with Count Basie Combos
Evergreen recordings made by the legendary tenor saxophonist between 1936-1944 with Basie small groups. (This material is probably also on his Proper Box.)
YOUNG, LESTER
The Complete Aladdin Sessions - 2 CD set
Definitive edition of Young recordings for the Aladdin label (1945-1947). Includes the sessions with Nat King Cole (1942) and Helen Humes (1945).
Only master takes.
YOUNG, LESTER
Jammin the Blues
Film Soundtrack & more
Definitive edition of the 1942 soundtrack with Harry Edison, Barney Kessel, Illinois Jacquest, plus 1946 recordings JATP concerts with Dizzy Gillispie, Charlie Ventura, Mel Powell, Kenny Kersey, etc.
YOUNG, LESTER
Kansas City Swing
The Complete Commodore, Signature & Keynote sessions
Definitive edition of the recordings made by Lester Young in 1938-1944 for the legendary Commodore, Signature and Keynote labels.
Only master takes.
YOUNG, LESTER
The Be-Bop Days
The Famous Royal Roost Live Recordings
The living testament of Lester s appearances with his group at Broadway celebrated Royal Roost Club featuring Roy Haynes, Kai Winding, Allen Eager, Hank Jones and Ella Fitzgerald.
YOUNG, LESTER
Complete Savoy Masters
Definitive edition of the complete Young recordings for the Savoy label made between 1944-1949.
Only master takes.
YOUNG, LESTER & COLE, NAT KING
The Complete Recordings
Definitive edition of the recordings made joint by Nat King Cole and Lester Young on two studio dates and one transcription of the Jubilee broadcasting program.
[Not listed: Chet Baker, Bob Brookmeyer, Clifford Brown, Pau Casals [classical], Serge Chaloff, Al Haig, a LOT of Wes Montgomory, a ton of Charlie Paker, Art Pepper, Bud Powell, Lennie Tristano, Charlie Ventura]
ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven Okeh, Columbia, Decca & RCA Victor Recordings - 4 CD
The definitive edition of this monumental testimony of the birth of the real Jazz era, with comprehensive discographical data. A surprising good sound quality, never before reached. Spectacular newly remasterization. (!!)
See also: JSP budget edition | Overdesigned official edition
Complete 1930 - 1947 RCA-Victor Studio Sessions - 3 CD
Personally, I'm not a big fan of this material...
See also: First offical version, very cheap | Second official version, very pretty
The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes - 1935-1939 - 4 CD
The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes - 1940-1949 - 2 CD
This first set compiles for the very first time in CD the unique and complete collection of the recordings made for the Decca label (1935-1939), arranged in chronological order. Accompanied among others by The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, etc.
Complete 1950-1951 All Stars Decca Recordings - 2 CD
All the splendid official recordings made by Satchmo and his first legendary All-Stars with Earl Hines.
BAILEY, MILDRED
All of Me (bonus or not)
Definitive edition of the complete recordings made by Mildred Bailey for the Majestic and Savoy labels in 1946-1947 plus 6 V-Discs titles.
Smoke Dreams (1 or 2)
Quintessential recordings by Mildred Bailey accompained by his husband, bandleader Red Norvo, between 1935-1939.
Complete Columbia Recordings Vol. 1 - 4 CD set
The legendary Rockin Chair Lady at her very best years. Includes sessions accompanied by Eddie Lang, Frank Trumbauer, Benny Goodman, and the excellent big band headed by her husband, Red Norvo.
Titles sequenced in chronological order. Only master takes.
Complete Columbia Recordings Vol. 2 - 4 CD set
Treaure recordings by the first female big-band singer. Includes sessions with her own orchestra, with her husband one, Red Norvo, and others including a lot of great swing musicians. Titles sequences in chronological order. Only master takes.
BASIE, COUNT
Complete Original American Decca Recordings - 3 CD set (2)
All the tunes recorded by this legendary label. Each volume represents one year recording activity: 1937, 1938 and 1939. Featuring Lester Young, Buck Clayton, Jo Jones, among others. Newly remastered.
See also: Ugly official version
Complete Columbia Recordings 1936-1941 - 4 CD set
Definitive edition of the full maturity big band recordings.
Complete Columbia Recordings 1941-1951 - 3 CD set (2)
Includes the small and big band modern groups.
Complete Original American RCA-Victor Recordings - 3 CD set (2)
The first edition of all the tracks recorded at the end of forties. Featuring Harry Edison, Paul Gonsalves, Buddy Tate, among others. Newly remastered. (Absolutely fantastic material. During this period Basie was moving with the times towards a more rhythm and blues based style. VERY different sound than from any other Basie era, and extremely swinging.)
BASIE, COUNT & ALL-AMERICAN RHYTHM SECTION
The Kid From Red Bank
The Complete Recordings 1938-1947
The only complete compilation of masterful quartet recordings made by legendary pianist and bandleader. First time in one CD. (This stuff is PROBABLY included in the other, "complete" sets.)
BECHET, SIDNEY
Complete 1939-1951 Blue Note Master Takes - 3 CD set
All the mature masterworks by one of the most important figures of traditional jazz.
Complete RCA-Victor Master Takes - 3 CD set
All the memorable sessions recorded by one the supreme melodists in jazz.
Dear Old Southland: The Quintessential Blue Note Recordings
The definitive best recordings made by Bechet for the Blue Note label between 1939-1946.
Only master takes.
BYAS, DON
Complete American Recordings - 4 CD set
All the small group studio sessions recorded by “Don Carlos” in the United States.
Only master takes.
Complete 1946-1951 Recordings - 3 CD set
The European recordings by a jazzmen who played a crucial role in the transition from Swing to Bop. Only master takes.
CARTER , BENNY & WILLIAMS, COOTIE
Echoes Of Harlem Big Bands: The Complete Capitol Sessions
The Benny Carter bop big band and Cootie Williams rhythm and blues orchestra recordings made in 1943-1945 for the Capitol label. Only original master takes issued at the time.
CHRISTIAN, CHARLIE
Celestial Express: Genius Of The Electric Guitar
A chronological sequence of the masterpieces recorded by the guitar player between 1939-1941 with small groups without Benny Goodman and featuring Lester Young, Lionel Hampton, Oscar Pettiford, Edmon Hall, Cootie Williams, Kenny Kersey and others. (I am so there!)
Complete Live Recordings - 4 CD set
All the concert and radio appearances of the genius of electric guitar.
Complete Studio Recordings - 4 CD set
Great first time tribute to the genius of electric guitar with all his session dates.
Only master takes.
CLARK, SONNY
Sonny Clark & Buddy De Franco Quartet - 2 CD
4 LPs. Complete Sessions
COLE PORTER
- P - - Mel Lewis Orchestra, Art Tatum, Don Byas, Les Brown and His Orchestra, Bill Evans…
Top Jazz Artists Performing Cole Porter’s Great American Songbook
CD 1 - The Vocal Sides; CD 2 - The Instrumental Sides
Featuring Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Shavers & Urbie Green, Stan Kenton Orchestra, Oscar Moore Trio, Bobby Hackett, Bud Powell, Jack Sheldon, Tal Farlow, Ben Webster & Coleman Hawkins, Ralph Burns Orchestra, Clifford Brown, Thad Jones (Sounds like a unique set.)
COLE, NAT KING
The Complete JATP Performances
In one CD the legendary performances by Nat King Cole with quartet and All-Stars in the JATP tours, featuring J.J. Johnson, Illinois Jacquet, Jack McVea and Les Paul, among others.
COLE, NAT KING
Live At The Circle Room
Complete edition of the legendary performances made on the Circle Room of Hotel LaSalle, Milwauke (Wisconsin) with, as bonus tracks, one complete transcriptions session recorded for Capitol at Los Angeles Studios. A must of swinging music and quality sound.
COLTRANE, JOHN
Complete Studio Sessions With Johnny Hodges
Featuring Harold ´Shorty´ Baker (tr), Lawrence Brown (trom), Jimmy Hamilton and Harry Carney (sax) and Louis Bellson (dr)
Complete Recordings with Dizzy Gillespie
The quintessential virtuoso at the onset of his career with the great trumpet guru Dizzy Gillespie and his Orchestra. Also included is Coltrane´s complete session with the versatile vocal genius of Dinah Washington. Newly Remastered with Booklet with comprehensive notes.
DAVIS, MILES
Complete Savoy & Dial Recordings - 2 CD set
Definitive and complete edition of the first studio recordings made for the legendary Savoy and Dial labels, as member of different small groups.
Only master takes. 24 bit remastered.
COMPLETE 1951 - 1953 ALL STARS STUDIO RECORDINGS - 2CD SET - 2 CD set
Comprises all the studio sessions (only master takes) recorded under the Miles Davis leadership between 1951 and1953 for the Prestige and Blue Note labels, feat. S.Rollins, J. Lewis, P. Heath, R.Haynes, J.McLean, A. Blakey, J.J. Johnson, O.Pettiford, K.Clarke, M.Roach & others. Includes the session with Ch. Parker & S. Rollins. Meticulous Audio Restoration. Time: 2h.35m
DAVIS, MILES
Complete Birth Of The Cool - 2 CD set
Definitive edition of the most influential sessions in the modern jazz, made by a great nonet including jazzmen as Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, John Lewis, J.J. Johnson and others. Includes also all the airshots recorded at The Royal Roost Club.
24 bit remastered.
DIZZY GILLESPIE & ROY ELDRIDGE
TRUMPET KINGS BATTLE - 2 complete Verve Lps, ´Trumpet Battle´ and ´The Trumpet King´. Total Time: 79:55 mins
Studio Sessions. Rec. Oct. 1954 in LA at the Radio Recorded Studios. Feat. Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Louie Bellson. 2 complete Verve Lps, ´Trumpet Battle´ and ´The Trumpet King´
EDISON, HARRY
SWEETS AT THE HAIG
Edisons complete live recording at The Haig Club, LA, on July 1, 1953. It also contains 3 Bonus Tracks from a August 21, 1953 concert in LA that features Benny Carter Jimmy Rowles, Milt Bernhardt Buddy Rich. Splendid Sound Quality. 20-bit Remastering.
ELLINGTON, DUKE
Complete Columbia & RCA Victor Sessions with Ben Webster - 4 CD set
The complete and definitive edition of the studio recordings, with Ben Webster on tenor sax and Jimmy Blanton on bass.
Only master takes, without alternates.
Complete Studio Transcriptions - 3 CD set
Uncollected selections from the famous late forties non-comercial recordings. (Sounds SWEET! I'm looking to fill in the gaps in the 40-disc set... yes, I'm completely insane...)
Complete Original American Decca Recordings - 3 CD set
Historical first sessions by the band which defined the shape of jazz.
Complete Legendary Fargo Concert - 2 CD set
The legendary North Dakota Crystal Ballroom performances, featuring Ben Webster and Jimmy Blanton.
Complete Prestige 1946-1947 Carnegie Hall Concerts - 3 CD set
The first ellingtonian suites performed live.
Complete Prestige 1943-1944 Carnegie Hall Concerts - 3 CD set
The first two ellingtonian concerts at legendary NY hall.
Complete Musicraft Recordings
Studio sessions for the famous independent label, plus a date with cellist Oscar Pettiford. (Sounds like it's later...?)
GAILLARD, SLIM & STEWART, SLAM
Complete Columbia Master Takes - 3 CD set
The fabulous Slim and Slam. The art of the swinging nonsense. (Rootie!)
GARNER, ERROLL
The Complete Savoy & Dial Master Takes - 2 CD set
For the first time, definitive edition of all the recordings made by this unique and popular figure in jazz piano history for labels Savoy and Dial between 1945-1949.
Only master takes.
GEORGE GERSHWIN
- G - - Feat. Neal Hefti Orchestra, Miles Davis All-Stars, Gerry Mulligan Trio, Harry James Orchestra, Lester Young Quartet, Oscar Peterson Trio, George Gershwin, Ralph Burns Orchestra, Art Tatum, Louie Bellson Orchestra, Charlie Parker, Dave Brubeck Octet, Buddy
Top Jazz Artist Performing Gershwin´s Great American Songbook
The Vocal Sides - CD 1- The Instrumental Sides - CD 2
Featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Carmen McRae, Dick Haymes, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington, Mel Tormé, Lee Wiley, Fred Astaire, Chris Connor, Peggy Lee, Nat “King” Cole, Sarah Vaughan…
GILLESPIE, DIZZY
Algo Bueno - 2 CD set: The Complete Bluebird & Musicraft Recordings & more
Definitive edition of Gillespie big band for the bluebird and Musicraft labels (1946-1949), plus the celebrated Paris Salle Pleyel concert (1948).
Only master takes.
GIUFFRE, JIMMY
Complete 1947-1952 Master Takes
All the small group recordings featuring the greatest “music man” Giuffre.
GOODMAN, BENNY
Complete Legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert - 2 CD set
Masterpiece live performance of the pioneer of the jazz concerts. Includes comprehensive discography and list of arrangers and soloists.
Newly remastered
Complete RCA Victor Small Group Master Takes - 2 CD set
(Small groups!!!!)
Stealin´ Apples
The Quintessential Capitol Recordings
The best of Benny Goodman recordings for Capitol with accordionist Ernie Felice, Red Norvo, Jess Stacy, Jimmy Rowles and Mel Powell (1947-1949). Includes the famous Stealin´ Apples with Fats Navarro and Wardell Gray.
GORDON, DEXTER
The Complete Savoy & Dial Master Takes
Definite edition of the recordings made by the legendary jazzman for labels Savoy and Dial between 1945-1947.The formative years of the tenor saxophone who translated Parker alto sax message. Only master takes.
HARMTMAN, JOHNNY
YOU CAME A LONG WAY FROM ST. LOUIS
From the beginning of his career to his full musical maturity, this edition comprises 4 different studio sessions + 1 live session. With Earl Fatha Hines, Budd Johnson, Andrew Hill, John Simmons, Cozy Cole. 22 Tracks. Careful Audio Restoration.
HARTMAN, JOHNNY
RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING FROM MY HEAD
This edition comprises 2 LP ON 1 CD: I ve Been There + Today, his Complete Recordings for Perception Label. With George Coleman, Herman Foster, Jimmy Heath, Al Gafa,Billy Higgins.19 Tracks. Comprehensive Booklet. Careful Audio Restoration. T:76.50
HAWKINS, COLEMAN & YOUNG, LESTER
The Famous JATP Performances
The quintessential recordings made by the two legendary tenors on the JATP tours, featuring Buck Clayton, Flip Phillips, Willie Smith, Kenny Kersey and others.
HERMAN, WOODY
Complete 1948-1950 Capitol Sessions - 2 CD set
The astonishing sound of the second herd.
HODGES, JOHNNY
Who Struck John?
The Best Of The Duke´s Men Vol.2
Quintessential masterpieces recorded between 1939-1947 by the Johnny Hodges and other ellingtonians, establishing a unique jazz chamber style.
Only master takes.
Hodge Podge
The Best Of The Duke´s Men Vol.1
Quintessential masterpieces recorded between 1938-1939 by the Johnny Hodges and other ellingtonians, establishing a unique jazz.
Only master takes.
HOLIDAY , BILLIE & LOUIS ARMSTRONG
New Orleans
The Complete Soundtrack Plus Additional Recordings
Definitive edition of the original tracks recorded by the two jazz legends in Hollywood for the Arthur Lubin production New Orleans.
COMPLETE COLUMBIA GOLDEN YEARS RECORDINGS - 233 Tracks. 153 Master Takes. 71 Ultra Rare Alternate Tracks. Comprehensive 100-Page Illustated Book with Full Discography, Liner Notes and Complete Lyrics. High Resolution. 24-Bit Edition. 10 CD Super Deluxe Set containing every song sang by Lady Day from her 1933 recording debut to the peak of her maturity in 1944. A collection of unrivaled historical value.
HOLIDAY, BILLIE & YOUNG, LESTER
A Fine Romance 1: The Complete Joint Recordings
All the recordings made joint by the two jazz legends.
Only master takes plus one live recording with The Count Basie Orchestra.
A Fine Romance 2: The Complete Joint Recordings
2nd volume of these great performances.
Only master takes plus their second only live recording.
JACQUET, ILLINOIS
Complete 1945-1950 Sessions - 3 CD set
The best recordings by the inspirator of much of the rock and roll and r&b honker-and-shouter saxes. [This material is also on a Proper Box (4 discs, some xtra material) and an expensive Mosaic set (4 discs, w. alt takes)]
JOHNSON, J.J.
Complete Savoy, Prestige & Sensation Early Master Takes
The entire master takes officially recorded for these legendary labels under his leadership from his debut session in 1946 until the end of the decade.
An accurate portrait of J.J.´´s flexibility.
JOHNSON, ROBERT
The Complete Recordings - 2 CD set
All the blues recorded by the legendary Delta bluesman. Includes a bookled with the complete lyrics and variations between different takes. (Available from countless labels.)
JOHNSON, ROBERT
Genius Of The Blues
The only complete compilation in one CD of the masterful recordings made by the legendary Delta bluesman. (Not true: It's available from countless labels.) Only master takes.
JORDAN, LOUIS
Complete 1950-1952 Decca Recordings - 2 CD set
A perfect musical profile of an ebullient and charismatic impulsor of rhythm n blues and rock & roll. Only master takes.
KENTON, STAN
Complete 1943-1947 Capitol Master Takes - 4 CD set
A splendid orchestra and a powerhouse unit featuring brilliant sidemen.
Only master takes.
KENTON, STAN
Complete Capitol Studio Transcriptions - 2 CD set
All the non-commercial radio recordings.
KIRBY, JOHN
Complete Columbia & RCA Victor Recordings - 2 CD set
The complete recordings made by the legendary Only master takes. For the first time in one set.
LEWIS, JOHN
Complete Verve Studio Sessions with Lester Young
A unique studio encounter between the Modern Jazz Quartet founder and Billie Holiday alter ego.
MCGHEE, HOWARD
Complete Savoy & Dial Masters: Leader Sessions
Definitive and complete collection of the first recordings made under his leadership for Savoy and Dial labels in the second half of the forties. Featuring Dodo Marmarosa, Hank Jones and others.
Only master takes.
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET
COMPLETE 1951-1953 STUDIO SESSIONS
This edition gathers their first studio recordings, when the combo was still known as Milt Jackson Quartet. T: 63.03
Lineup: Milt Jackson (vb); John Lewis (p); Ray Brown (b); Kenny Clarke (dr).
MONK, THELONIOUS
´Round Midnight: The Complete Blue Note Sessions & more
Definitive edition of the Monk recordings for the Blue Note label between 1947-1948, plus the famous 1944 session with Coleman Hawkins.
Only master takes.
MONK, THELONIOUS
After Hours at Minton
The legendary jam sessions on the New York’s sanctuary of the Be-Bop.
NOONE, JIMMIE
At The Apex Club
The 25 masterwoks recorded by the Jimmie Noone Apex Club Orchestra. Chronological edition of these historical recordings. A very personal tone wich anticipated the Swing clarinet.
NOONE, JIMMIE
Complete Recordings - 4 CD set
Chronological collection of all the anticipator of the Swing clarinet recordings.
NORVO, RED
El Rojo
The Complete Keynote and Capitol Small Groups Recordings & more
Definitive edition of the Red Norvo recordings with small groups for Keynote & Capitol labels in 1944 and 1947, plus four titles by his 1947 unconventional big band.
Only master takes.
PARKER , CHARLIE
Complete Savoy & Dial Sessions - 4 CD set [Vol. 1]
Definitive edition with the better sound ever and track by track pitch correction.
PARKER, CHARLIE
Complete Savoy & Dial Sessions - 4 CD set [Vol. 2]
Definitive edition with the better sound ever and track by track pitch correction.
PARKER, CHARLIE
Complete Savoy & Dial Sessions - 8 CD set [Vols. 1 and 2]
Definitive edition with the better sound ever and track by track pitch correction.
PARKER, CHARLIE
LEGENDARY 1952 JAM SESSIONS
This release features two of Bird´s outstanding 1952 dates. The first session was recorded in early June at the Norman Granz Jam Session in Hollywood. The second was at Jazz At Midnight Jam Session in the Howard Theater, Washington DC
Ben Webster, Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, Oscar Peterson, Kai Winding, Zoot Sims
PARKER, CHARLIE
COMPLETE PERSHING CLUB SETS
This release features the complete Pershing session recordings, taken from three separate live performances at the Pershing Hotel Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois. All three of these sessions took place in October of 1950.
PARKER, CHARLIE
The Complete Savoy Masters - 2 CD set
Definitive edition of Parker recordings for the Savoy label on 1944-1948 (only master takes), plus the legendary Carnegie Hall concert from September 29, 1947.
Only master takes.
[There's a LOT more Parker.]
PETERSON , OSCAR
Complete 1952 Verve Studio Sessions with Lester Young
Memorable studio date of a great piano virtuoso accompanying the Father of Cool Tenors, the legendary Prez.
PHILLIPS, FLIP
Complete 1947-1951 Verve Master Takes - 2 CD set
All the crucial studio dates with small and medium groups. (Swingin' tenor sax of the "honker" school.)
POWELL, MEL
Two Cats And A Mouse
Rare and little-known recordings by cats Mel Powell and Joe Sullivan for Capitol label in 1944-1948, plus gems by the mouse Mary Lou Williams recorded in 1944 and 1946. (?!?!)
QUEBEC, IKE
Swing Hi Swing Lo
The Complete Blue Note Masters & more 1944-1946
Definitive edition of the Ike Quebec recordings as a leadr for the Blue Note label, plus one Savoy session, recordered between 1944-1946.
Only master takes. (?!?!)
REINHARDT, DJANGO
Django Reinhardt And His American Friends - 4 CD set
The complete and definitive edition of the studio recordings made with American jazzmen, as soloists and as freelances. Includes all the master takes issued originally and presented in chronological order.
First time in any format. (I'd have to check this in a discography against the JSP complete works reissuing project...)
SINATRA, FRANK
Sings Sy Oliver Arrangements
The Complete Titles with Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra & more
Definitive edition of the legendary Sy Oliver arrangements for the Tommy Dorsey band with young singer Frank Sinatra, plus bouns titles with Sinatra accompanied by a jazzy rhythm section. (Probably very ballad-y.)
TATUM, ART
Complete Original American Decca Recordings - 4 CD set
The great Tatum at his most memorable years. (Wooo! But probably undanceable.)
TATUM, ART
Complete Capitol Recordings - 2 CD set
Legendary solo and trio interpretations.
VARIOUS
From Spirituals to Swing - 2 CD set
Complete Legendary 1938 & 1939 Carnegie Hall Concerts
All the performances recorded at this famous concerts organized by John Hammond. Includes all the actual live recordings and original liner notes from the original program booklet. Newly and carefully re-mastered. (The "official" reissue of this concert is very nice, but the audio quality is very spotty. Good if you want to hear jazz history but not for DJing.)
WALKER, T-BONE
Complete 1950- 1954 Recordings - 2 CD
(T-Bone is fantastic for slow blues dancing. There's also a Proper Box that runs 1929-1951. This could make a great follow-up.)
WATERS, ETHEL
Takin´ A Chance On Love
The Complete Bluebird Sessions & more
The definitive edition of the Ethel Waters recordings made for the Bluebird label in 1938-1939, plus a 1940 session and four outstanding 1946 versions of his most celebrated hits.
WEBSTER, BEN
COMPLETE 1953 LEADER STUDIO SESSIONS
Feat. the complete 1953 Studio Sessions with Webster as a leader for Verve & Mercury . Includes 3 dates feat: Sweets Edison, B. Carter, O. Peterson, R. Brown, B.Kessel, M. Hinton, Jo Jones & others. Great recordings of outstanding standards such as That s All, Tenderly, Dont Get Around Much Anymore, Cotton Tail … among others. Bonus Tracks. Meticulous Audio Restoration.
WEBSTER, BEN
Complete 1943-1951 Small Groups Recordings - 3 CD set
The legendary King of the Swing Tenors at his very best and inspired period.
WILEY, LEE
Manhattan Nights - 4 CD set
The Complete Golden Years Studio Recordings
Worldwide first issue of all the songs recorded by the legendary, distinctive singer from her debut in 1931 to 1951. Includes her pioneer songbooks dedicated to works of the leading american popular composers. A glorious tribute to a forgotten lady. Carefully remastered. (One of Will Friedwald's favorites as listed in JAZZ SINGING. I've never heard her.)
YOUNG, LESTER
Lester Dreams: Legendary Recordings with Count Basie Combos
Evergreen recordings made by the legendary tenor saxophonist between 1936-1944 with Basie small groups. (This material is probably also on his Proper Box.)
YOUNG, LESTER
The Complete Aladdin Sessions - 2 CD set
Definitive edition of Young recordings for the Aladdin label (1945-1947). Includes the sessions with Nat King Cole (1942) and Helen Humes (1945).
Only master takes.
YOUNG, LESTER
Jammin the Blues
Film Soundtrack & more
Definitive edition of the 1942 soundtrack with Harry Edison, Barney Kessel, Illinois Jacquest, plus 1946 recordings JATP concerts with Dizzy Gillispie, Charlie Ventura, Mel Powell, Kenny Kersey, etc.
YOUNG, LESTER
Kansas City Swing
The Complete Commodore, Signature & Keynote sessions
Definitive edition of the recordings made by Lester Young in 1938-1944 for the legendary Commodore, Signature and Keynote labels.
Only master takes.
YOUNG, LESTER
The Be-Bop Days
The Famous Royal Roost Live Recordings
The living testament of Lester s appearances with his group at Broadway celebrated Royal Roost Club featuring Roy Haynes, Kai Winding, Allen Eager, Hank Jones and Ella Fitzgerald.
YOUNG, LESTER
Complete Savoy Masters
Definitive edition of the complete Young recordings for the Savoy label made between 1944-1949.
Only master takes.
YOUNG, LESTER & COLE, NAT KING
The Complete Recordings
Definitive edition of the recordings made joint by Nat King Cole and Lester Young on two studio dates and one transcription of the Jubilee broadcasting program.
[Not listed: Chet Baker, Bob Brookmeyer, Clifford Brown, Pau Casals [classical], Serge Chaloff, Al Haig, a LOT of Wes Montgomory, a ton of Charlie Paker, Art Pepper, Bud Powell, Lennie Tristano, Charlie Ventura]
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Campus Five
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As For the Charlie Christian Stuff, I much prefer the Columbia "Genius of the Electric Guitar" 4-disc, and the JSP "First Master of the Electric Guitar." The first is all studio stuff, plus alternates. The second is all airchecks and jam sessions.
"I don''t dig that two beat jive the New Orleans cats play.
My boys and I have four heavy beats to the bar and no cheating!
--Count Basie
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My boys and I have four heavy beats to the bar and no cheating!
--Count Basie
www.campusfive.com
www.myspace.com/campusfive
www.swingguitar.blogspot.com
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mousethief
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Unfortunately with the US$ being so low against the Euro right now it's not as great of a deal to buy directly from www.disconforme.com as it was even a year ago.
Esp. since the Definitive stuff is starting to pop up used on Amazon.
Esp. since the Definitive stuff is starting to pop up used on Amazon.
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Mr Awesomer
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wait, wait, let me get this straight, you guys ... sell ... your CDs? like, to other people? forever?!
*clutches protectively at his music collection*
NOOO!!!!
seriously, i don't think i have ever sold a CD in my life. i can recall giving away two CDs that I accidentally had duplicates of. i wish i could find the four-five CDs that have wandered away from their cases though >:(
*clutches protectively at his music collection*
NOOO!!!!
seriously, i don't think i have ever sold a CD in my life. i can recall giving away two CDs that I accidentally had duplicates of. i wish i could find the four-five CDs that have wandered away from their cases though >:(