Carroll Street

Charlie Parker Records: The Complete Collection, Vol. 11 - Joe Carroll + Ann Williams (2012 CP Records 233193/11 rec 1961-1962}
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© 1961-62, 2012 Charlie Parker Records / Membran Media / Documents | 233193 / 11
Jazz / Vocal Jazz / Bop / Mainstream Jazz

Exhaustive 30 CD collection from the Jazz legend's short-lived label. Contains 44 original albums (421 tracks) plus booklet. Every record-collector has run across an album with the little sax-playing bird in it's label-logo, right next to the brand name Charlie Parker Records or CP Parker Records. Turning the sleeve over, especially if it was one of the non-Parker releases, and seeing a '60s release date under the header Stereo-pact! Was as exciting an experience as it was confusing. Was the claim Bird Lives meant more literally than previously thought?

"Rick Carroll is one Loud, heavy, aggressive 90's blues guitarist. This strat-slinging, power-player has his own version of the Blues. With elements of street funk, 40's big band swing, boogie and the new tonality and out of control creative adventure of today's rock, this is a new strain of Blues that's wilder, more visceral and definitely something that's going to make some real noise. Backed by the powerful and eclectic Wicked Blue, Rick Carroll stands poised to introduce a new audience to a new music with a grand old tradition. It's a new Blues for music lovers seeking a new Blues alternative.

Dizzy Gillespie - Dee Gee Days: The Savoy Sessions (1951-52) {Savoy Jazz ZDS 4426 rel 1985}
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© 1951-52, 1985 Savoy Jazz | ZDS 4426
Jazz / Bop / Afro-Cuban Jazz / Trumpet

When Detroiter David Usher and Dizzy Gillespie founded the Dee Gee record label, they might have had an inkling that their project could, and would, fail financially due to poor distribution, the conversion from 78s to LPs, and the heavy hammer of the taxman. They might have felt, but could not have imagined, that they would create some of the most essential and pivotal jazz recordings for all time, not to mention some of the last great sides of the pioneering bebop era. Gillespie's large ensembles brought to public attention the fledgling young alto and tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, such Detroiters as guitarist Kenny Burrell or pianist/vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and vocalists Joe Carroll, Freddy Strong and Melvin Moore. Considering the years – 1951 and 1952 – this was revolutionary breakthrough music from a technical and entertainment aspect, delightful music that has stood the test of time and displays the trumpeter in his prime as a bandleader.

NOW is proud to present the next instalment in our ongoing ‘Yearbook’ series – and takes a look back 31 years ago – with 78 tracks on 4 CDs, to celebrate a stellar year of Pop singles… NOW – Yearbook 1993.