1950s Compilation

Introducing "#1s - 50s," the first installment in the highly-anticipated '#1s' series. Dive deep into the golden age of music with this compilation of chart-topping sensations from the 1950s. This disc collection captures the spirit, innovation, and charm of a transformative decade. Expect to be transported back in time with iconic tracks that still resonate today.

At first glance this set contains tracks that seem to be all over the place with respect to career milestones and time frames. Most sets in this Kind Of series cluster around the mid-to-late 1950s for the artists who are topics of the sets. This one goes pretty heavy on the mid-to-late 1940s to early 1950s, with some mid-to-late 1950s and some material that was recorded as late as 1967. There is coherence to the composition of the set though. Nearly all of the tracks feature Monk as a leader. This is a departure from other sets in this series where it's a mix of leader and sideman.

Introducing "#1s - 50s," the first installment in the highly-anticipated '#1s' Christmas series. Dive deep into the golden age of music with this compilation of chart-topping sensations from the 1950s. This disc collection captures the spirit, innovation, and charm of a transformative decade. Expect to be transported back in time with iconic tracks that still resonate today.

Introducing "#1s - 50s-70s," the first installment in the highly-anticipated '#1s' series. Dive deep into the golden age of music with this compilation of chart-topping sensations from the 1950s-1970s. This disc collection captures the spirit, innovation, and charm of a transformative decade. Expect to be transported back in time with iconic tracks that still resonate today.

American jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer Al Cohn first came to prominence in the band of clarinetist Woody Herman, and was known for his long\-time musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims.\n• This four\-disc compilation brings together eight original albums from Al Cohn’s most progressive, experimental and creative era, during which he worked alongside the cream of American jazz talent and produced some of the finest music of the age. An ideal starting point for beginners to Cohn’s music and a perfect reminder for those more attuned, this set will delight anyone with an ear for jazz played at its very best.

The most beautiful country & western songs by Red Foley, Tennessee Ernie Ella Mae Morse, Wayne Raney, The Delmore Brothers and many more on one compilation!

Andre George Previn KBE (born Andreas Ludwig Priwin; April 6, 1929) is a German-born naturalised American pianist, conductor, and composer. He is a winner of four Academy Awards for his film work and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings.

The 3CD set represents the complete archival live concert recordings by Elvis Presley in the 1950’s. All 82 tracks have been remastered and restored and the accompanying booklet chronologically follows Elvis from the very first, to the last shows performed.

Julie London was an American singer and actress whose career spanned more than 40 years. A torch singer noted for her sultry, languid contralto vocals, London recorded over thirty albums of pop and jazz standards between 1955 and 1969. Her recording of "Cry Me a River", a track she introduced on her debut album, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001. In addition to her musical notice, London was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her portrayal of nurse Dixie McCall in the television series Emergency!.

AVID Jazz continues with its occasional Five Classic album series with a re-mastered 2CD release from Elmo Hope complete with original artwork and liner notes. A close friend of Bud Powell, with whom he grew up listening and absorbing the sounds of jazz and classical music. The two chums also befriended another great musical maverick, the jazz composer and pianist Thelonious Monk.