Johnny Hartman All of me

From the 13-cd Classic Collection box.

Dizzy Gillespie Big Band - Algo Bueno - The Complete Bluebird/Musicraft Recordings & The Pleyel Concert (1946 - 1949)
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© 1946-49, 1999 Definitive Records / Disconforme | DR2CD 11138
Jazz / Big Band / Bop / Latin Jazz / Trumpet

This double CD collects all of the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band sides from 1946-1949 for the Bluebird and Musicraft labels, including seven previously unissued cuts. These bands were renowned for their hard-swinging styles that accented the toughness of bebop wailing R&B and Latin/Cuban grooves. Some of Diz's sidemen included Milt Jackson, Cecil Payne, Ray Brown, Willie Bobo, Yusef Lateef, Johnny Hartman, Leo Parker, John Lewis, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Dorham, James Moody, Ernie Henry, Al McKibbon, and dozens of others. Here are formidable versions of "Two Bass Hit," "Cubana Bop," "Jump Did-Le-Ba," "Oop-Pop-A-Da," and many others. In addition to the studio sides there is an entire Paris concert included from a radio transcription, making these sides indispensable. The only downside is the lack of liner notes – though full session notation is included.

Jazz for Lovers, Vol. 2 contains 18 tracks comprised of romantic standards. While short on improvising or energetic interludes, this is a decent set that combines legends like Billy Eckstine, Chet Baker, and Anita O'Day with less than obvious inclusions by Paul Brown, Joya Sherrill, and Marcos Valle. For those who appreciate jazz as romantic or soothing background music, this disc will do the trick.

John Coltrane - Stockholm Concerts, The Complete November 19, 1962 (2011) {3CD Set, Domino Records 891216}
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© 1962, 2011 Domino Records | 891216
Jazz / Modal Music / Hard Bop / Saxophone

Three CD live archive release from the Jazz great. John Coltrane embarked on an ambitious European tour with his classic quartet in 1962. Fortunately, a number of these performances were recorded. This release presents the two complete concerts given by the group at the Konserthuset, in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 19, 1962. This is the first time that these two shows are presented in their entirety and on a single set. The sound quality is good in both sets and, although some titles are repeated, Trane and his band are heard here at the pinnacle of their genius. Includes 16-page booklet.