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1	Time Out (1959) more music like this by The Dave Brubeck Quartet Dave Brubeck's defining masterpiece, Time Out is one of the most rhythmically innovative albums in jazz history, the first to consciously explore time signatures outside of the standard 4/4 beat or 3/4 waltz time. It was a risky move -- Brubeck's record company wasn't keen on releasing such an arty project, and many critics initially roasted him ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.06!
2	A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) more music like this by Vince Guaraldi Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz called on pianist extraordinaire Vince Guaraldi and his trio to compose and perform music that would reflect the humor, charm, and innocence of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang for their 1965 Christmas TV special. It was a perfect match: Guaraldi strings together elegant, enticing arrangements ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.25!
3	Porgy and Bess (1958) more music like this by Miles Davis/Gil Evans Tomes are available annotating the importance of this recording. The musical and social impact of Miles Davis, his collaborative efforts with Gil Evans, and in particular their reinvention of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess are indeed profound. However, the most efficient method of extricating the rhetoric and opining is to experience the ... see all copies from $6.50! new only from $11.06!
4	Canyon Trilogy, Vol. 5 (1989) more music like this by R. Carlos Nakai Canyon Trilogy represents a return to the simplicity of Carlos Nakai's earlier albums such as Changes and Journeys. There are no additional instruments here, no rattles, and no chanting, just his haunting flutes, either solo or multi-tracked. The "trilogy" in the title refers to the three sections of the tape -- "Dawn's Mirage," "Dreamscapes," and ... see all copies from $14.19! new only from $14.19!
5	Birth of the Cool (1949) more music like this by Miles Davis So dubbed because these three sessions -- two from early 1949, one from March 1950 -- are where the sound known as cool jazz essentially formed, The Birth of the Cool remains one of the defining, pivotal moments in jazz. This is where the elasticity of bop was married with skillful, big-band arrangements and a relaxed, subdued mood that made it ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $10.79!
6	The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 (2005) more music like this by Bill Evans The music recorded by Bill Evans on June 25, 1961, has long since acquired legendary status. Evans, a brilliant pianist whose unique voicings have influenced over a generation of jazz pianists who have followed him, weaves one masterpiece after another with bassist Scott LaFaro (a promising composer and phenomenal bassist) and the equally valuable ... see all copies from $24.50! new only from $24.50!
7	My Favorite Things (1960) more music like this by John Coltrane Although seemingly impossible to comprehend, this landmark jazz recording was made in less than three days. All the more remarkable is that the same sessions which yielded My Favorite Things would also inform a majority of the albums Coltrane Plays the Blues, Coltrane's Sound, and Coltrane Legacy. It is easy to understand the appeal that these ... see all copies from $9.62! new only from $9.62!
8	Sketches of Spain [Bonus Tracks] (1959) more music like this by Miles Davis/Gil Evans Along with Kind of Blue, In a Silent Way, and Round About Midnight, Sketches of Spain is one of Miles Davis' most enduring and innovative achievements. Recorded between November 1959 and March 1960 -- after Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley had left the band -- Miles teamed with British arranger Gil Evans for the third time. Davis brought Evans the ... see all copies from $5.48! new only from $8.50!
9	Greatest Hits (1962) more music like this by Vince Guaraldi First released on LP in 1980, this compilation concentrates upon bite-sized samples from Vince Guaraldi's Fantasy catalog. Naturally, Fantasy includes famous tunes like "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" and "Linus and Lucy," but there are also some superb sleepers ("Star Song," Jobim's "Outra Vez") that display Guaraldi's wonderful melodic gift, and ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $10.29!
10	Jazz Goes to College (1954) more music like this by Dave Brubeck Quartet Dave Brubeck (piano) began his Columbia Records association on a second album of material that his quartet had cut during its spring of 1954 tour of North American college campuses, Paul and Dave's Jazz Interwoven (1954) being the first. Joining Brubeck are Paul Desmond (alto sax), Bob Bates (bass), and Joe Dodge (drums), whose support of Brubeck ... see all copies from $5.11! new only from $5.11!
11 view cover	Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio (1957) more music like this by Stan Getz & The Oscar Peterson Trio This very enjoyable CD for the first time gathers together all of the music recorded at this timeless session. Tenor-saxophonist Stan Getz is joined by pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis and bassist Ray Brown for a well-rounded set filled with appealing standards, three Getz originals (two of which are blues) and a fine ballad medley. ... see all copies from $10.29! new only from $10.29!
12 view cover	Time Further Out (1961) more music like this by Dave Brubeck Unlike most sequels, Time Further Out is a worthy successor to Time Out. Among the numbers introduced on this impressive set are "It's a Raggy Waltz" and "Unsquare Dance" (the latter an ancestor of Don Ellis's "Pussy Wiggle Stomp"). The selections, which range in time signatures from 5/4 to 9/8, are handled with apparent ease (or at least not too ... see all copies from $5.85! new only from $11.06!
13 view cover	Ahmad's Blues (1958) more music like this by Ahmad Jamal This CD reissues most of the music recorded on one night by the 1958 Ahmad Jamal Trio (which consisted of the pianist/leader, bassist Israel Crosby and drummer Vernel Fournier) during a live performance in Washington D.C. Originally released as the LP Ahmad Jamal plus part of Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal, these 16 selections display the uniqueness and ... see all copies from $10.29! new only from $10.29!
14 view cover	Hot Rats (1969) more music like this by Frank Zappa Aside from the experimental side project Lumpy Gravy, Hot Rats was the first album Frank Zappa recorded as a solo artist sans the Mothers, though he continued to employ previous musical collaborators, most notably multi-instrumentalist Ian Underwood. Other than another side project -- the doo wop tribute Cruising With Ruben and the Jets -- Hot ... see all copies from $14.95! new only from $14.95!
15 view cover	Dave Brubeck's Greatest Hits (1966) more music like this by Dave Brubeck While greatest-hits albums from jazz artists are sometimes dubious propositions, Dave Brubeck is the rare exception to the rule. Brubeck concentrated on the song as much as the performance, which is one of the reasons why he appealed to such a wide audience and it's also the reason why Greatest Hits is such an entertaining and effective sampler. ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $11.06!
16 view cover	The Best of Chet Baker Sings (1953) more music like this by Chet Baker To much of the pop (as opposed to the jazz) audience, Chet Baker was known not as an able cool jazz trumpeter, but as a romantic balladeer. The two classifications were not mutually exclusive; Baker's vocal numbers would also feature his trumpet playing, as well as fine instrumental support from West Coast cool jazzers. For those who prefer the ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $9.62!
17 view cover	My Fair Lady (1956) more music like this by Shelly Manne & His Friends This trio set by Shelly Manne & His Friends (consisting of the drummer/leader, pianist André Previn, and bassist Leroy Vinnegar) was a surprise best-seller and is now considered a classic. Previn (who is really the main voice) leads the group through eight themes from the famous play, including "Get Me to the Church on Time," "I've Grown ... see all copies from $6.07! new only from $10.29!
18 view cover	Walking Through Clouds (2005) more music like this by Bernward Koch Real Music is one of the few labels left that really delivers music designed to relax in the best of the new age tradition. This veteran German composer and keyboardist doesn't do anything too fancy here -- he just creates caressing ambiences and soft and dreamy piano melodies that he enhances with the occasional bass, guitar, and glockenspiel. ... see all copies from $17.86! new only from $17.86!
19 view cover	Sketches of Spain (1959) more music like this by Miles Davis Along with Kind of Blue, In a Silent Way, and Round About Midnight, Sketches of Spain is one of Miles Davis' most enduring and innovative achievements. Recorded between November 1959 and March 1960 -- after Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley had left the band -- Davis teamed with Canadian arranger Gil Evans for the third time. Davis brought Evans ... see all copies from $6.76! new only from $12.22!
20 view cover	Miles Ahead (1957) more music like this by Miles Davis This album is perhaps most significant for the process it set in motion -- the collaboration between Gil Evans and Miles Davis that would produce Porgy and Bess and Sketches of Spain, two of Davis' best albums. That said, this album is a miracle in itself, the result of a big gamble on the part of Columbia Records, who put together Evans and Davis ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $11.06!
21 view cover	Sometimes When We Touch (1980) more music like this by Cleo Laine with James Galway see all copies from $8.00! new only from $165.55!
22 view cover	Like Love (1960) more music like this by André Previn Like Love is a pleasant session that features pianist André Previn and a string section breezing through several standards that include "love" in the title. Previn keeps the proceedings from getting too sugary by utilizing his jazz chops, which especially benefit Hollander/Lerner's "Falling in Love Again," George and Ira Gershwin's "Love Is Here ... see all copies from $3.71! new only from $11.66!
23 view cover	Pres and Teddy (1956) more music like this by Lester Young - Teddy Wilson Quartet Although it has been written much too often that Lester Young declined rapidly from the mid-'40s on, the truth is that when he was healthy, Young played at his very best during the '50s, adding an emotional intensity to his sound that had not been present during the more carefree days of the '30s. This classic session, a reunion with pianist Teddy ... see all copies from $6.94! new only from $10.29!
24 view cover	A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 4 (1993) more music like this by Various Artists The latest in Windham Hill's line of classic seasonal collections couples the label's most renowned artists and some of the holiday's mostly beloved music. We hear Alex de Grassi, Oysten Sevag, Turtle Island String Quartet, Will Ackerman, and Nightnoise, among others. The varied performances of these artists paint a perfect accompaniment to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99!
25 view cover	At the End of the Evening (1988) more music like this by Nightnoise see all copies from $3.84! new only from $7.50!

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