Lion in The Basement

Mosaic's new collection from bandleader Woody Herman is, flat out, one of the most unique sets we've ever issued, thanks to a rare opportunity it gives us to combine the treasures of a few different music libraries. "The Complete Woody Herman Decca, Mars and MGM Sessions (1943-1954)" presents Woody on seven CDs over a remarkable span of his development: at the very beginning of his career leading a band that would become one of the most enduring in music; a few years later, in the studio and in concert at Carnegie Hall, when the band was enjoying its much-deserved, worldwide renown; and during the Third Herd period, when Woody was not only running his own band but his own record operation as well.

Deluxe two CD Edition of her ace 2007 album features a bonus disc that includes remixes and non album tracks. The album was written and conceptualized during 33 months of touring and was recorded in just two weeks in a 200 year old manor house on the outskirts of Paris with players including Gonzales, Jamie Lidell, Mocky and Erik Glambek Boe (Kings Of Convenience), and includes 'My Moon My Man', with it's sucker-punch melody tumbling over hard-soul piano chords and live favorite 'Sea Lion Woman'.