Keely Smith

The Beat Generation was something of a catch-all phrase in the 1950s, which encompassed beatniks, hipsters, non-conformists counter-culture, bohemian hedonism, Greenwich Village folkies and writers like Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Lucien Carr and William S. Burroughs. Musically, it touched many bases, from late night jazz to rock 'n' roll, via film noir, beat poetry, cool instros and unashamed novelty material. This eclectic compilation covers all these and more, making this perhaps the perfect soundtrack to an imaginary 'Beat Generation' documentary.

A bumper 80 track, 4CD collection of the most iconic names and most beloved tracks of all time, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Bobby Darin, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr, Andy Williams, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and many more. The tracks themselves capture a magic period of mid-century glamour and sophistication.

Sweet and Lovely: Capitol's Great Ladies Of Song, Vol. 1 is a 1992 compilation featuring some of the prized jazz pop Capitol Records released. This was also released by Capitol Records.

"VA - Burlesque in Jazz" (1990) is a compilation album that celebrates the fusion of burlesque music with jazz influences, showcasing a mix of playful, seductive, and often sultry jazz performances. The album combines the sultry atmosphere of burlesque with the complex rhythms and melodies of jazz, reflecting the connection between the two art forms, especially from the early to mid-20th century.

This is a collection of some of the best jazz compositions with female vocals.

Timeless collection featuring the most beloved songs sung by legendary artists. 100 songs on 5 CDs.
The Great American Songbook is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs & Jazz standards from the early 20th century. This 100 song collection presented on 5 CDs contains the most beloved songs sung by legendary artists. Includes standards recorded by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Shirley Bassey, Sammy Davis Jr, and more.

5 CD Box Set featuring all the greats of cool jazz and easy listening. 114 Tracks.

Your perfect vintage soundtrack for hot summer days and nights! 1-CD with 20-page booklet, 31 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. • Summer! Heat! Swimming! Nature! Beach parties … and music!!! • This edition mercilessly continues what was started in the predecessors, 'Banana Split' (BCD17513), 'Another Banana Split, Please' (BCD17601) and 'Good Old Summertime' (BCD17528) by Bear Family. • On 31 tracks from 1952-1963, the most beautiful season of the year comes extremely alive, whether as a 'soundtrack' in the car or as a musical enhancement of the garden party! • You’ll hear classics of famous artists, for example songs by Keely Smith, Dinah Washington, Conway Twitty, The Brothers Four or Hank Snow! • On the other hand, we present plenty of recordings from the rarities box, some appear here for the first time on CD! • Instrumentals by the Viscounts or by Tito Puente with a summery Latin flair can be heard as well as early surf sounds by Dave York & The Beachcombers or The Fleetwoods! • The musical range is wide: from pop to jazz, rhythm 'n' blues, doo-wop, country music and lots of rock 'n' roll, with Ricky Dean, Johnny O'Neill, Sammy Salvo, Paul Peek and many others!