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1	Unforgettable: With Love (1991) more music like this by Natalie Cole A major change of direction for Natalie Cole, Unforgettable found the singer abandoning the type of R&B/pop she'd been recording since 1975 in favor of jazz-influenced pre-rock pop along the lines of Nat King Cole's music. It was a surprising risk that paid off handsomely -- both commercially and artistically. Naysayers who thought that so radical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
2	John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman (1963) more music like this by John Coltrane with Johnny Hartman John Coltrane's matchup with singer Johnny Hartman, although quite unexpected, works extremely well. Hartman, who had not recorded since 1956, was in prime form on the six ballads, and his versions of "Lush Life" and "My One and Only Love" have never been topped. Coltrane's playing throughout the session is beautiful, sympathetic, and still ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.00!
3	The Dana Owens Album (2004) more music like this by Queen Latifah The hooks on the rap records indicated it could be possible, the roles in Living Out Loud and Chicago made it possible -- the first record in which Dana Owens, better known as Queen Latifah, does nothing but sing. On The Dana Owens Album, she takes on vocal standards and an unlikely array of blues, pop, and soul classics that were adaptable to ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $14.52!
4	Nat King Cole [Capitol] (1992) more music like this by Nat King Cole For an overview of Nat "King" Cole's years as a remarkably popular singer, this four-CD box would be difficult to top. Containing 100 songs spanning a 20-year period, this box has virtually all of Cole's hits, some of his best jazz sides, and more than its share of variety, including a humorous previously unreleased version of "Mr. Cole Won't Rock ... see all copies from $37.77! new only from $39.94!
5	Lush Life (1957) more music like this by John Coltrane Lush Life (1958) is among John Coltrane's best endeavors on the Prestige label. One reason can easily be attributed to the interesting personnel and the subsequent lack of a keyboard player for the August 16, 1957 session that yielded the majority of the material. Coltrane (tenor sax) had to essentially lead the compact trio of himself, Earl May ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $9.42!
6	Lush Life (1984) more music like this by Linda Ronstadt What's New illustrated that Linda Ronstadt was no longer interested in contemporary pop, and since it was a surprise success, there was no reason not to repeat the formula on Lush Life. Working again with Nelson Riddle, Ronstadt runs through several pop standards -- "When I Fall in Love," "Sophisticated Lady," "Falling in Love Again," "It Never ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.23!
7	Lush Life (1967) more music like this by Nancy Wilson Nancy Wilson was one of the few jazz-based pop singers of the 1960s who was able to navigate that decade's rock & roll-crazed waters and stay on top of the single and album charts. While her natural physical beauty certainly didn't hurt her career, it was probably her honest feel for soul and the blues, as well as jazz, that had her riding high ... see all copies from $4.94! new only from $11.13!
8	Live from San Francisco (1983) more music like this by Maynard Ferguson Live from San Francisco was Maynard Ferguson's strongest jazz album in quite a few years. Utilizing a small big band comprised of 12 pieces, Ferguson is in consistently fiery form during a session recorded live at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. "Bebop Buffet" (which has quotes from many bop classics) is a high point, and these ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $10.24!
9	American Song (2004) more music like this by Andy Bey The legendary singer's connections to the golden age of bebop -- he performed from the '50s on with legends like Horace Silver, Eddie Harris, Max Roach, and McCoy Tyner -- definitely inform his subtle, low-key approach to the easy-breathing, sensitive arrangements of numerous classics here. The sticker on the album reminds listeners that he was ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50!
10	Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn (1991) more music like this by Joe Henderson With the release of this CD, the executives at Verve and their marketing staff proved that yes, indeed, jazz can sell. The veteran tenor Joe Henderson has had a distinctive sound and style of his own ever since he first entered the jazz major leagues yet he has spent long periods in relative obscurity before reaching his current status as a jazz ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $10.14!
11 view cover	Take Love Easy (1973) more music like this by Ella Fitzgerald with Joe Pass Ella Fitzgerald and guitarist Joe Pass teamed up in a set of duets for this album which has been reissued on CD. Because the emphasis is on ballads and not all of the songs are that well suited to Fitzgerald's musical personality (particularly "Lush Life" and "I Want to Talk About You"), this set is only a mixed success. Much more successful are ... see all copies from $10.14! new only from $10.14!
12 view cover	The Gentle Side of John Coltrane (1961) more music like this by John Coltrane "Gentle" is a relative term, for while this collection of material is mostly pitched at a slower set of tempos and a more lyrical frame of mind, John Coltrane was no less passionate in a ballad as he was in a roaring frenzy. Originally issued on two LPs, and now as an excellent value on a single CD, The Gentle Side draws nine tracks from the ... see all copies from $4.94! new only from $9.61!
13 view cover	Swingin' for Schuur (2001) more music like this by Diane Schuur & Maynard Ferguson Well regarded as one of our greatest living jazz singers, Schuur seems to enjoy album titles created out of puns of her name -- prior to this there was Friends for Schuur -- but don't let the novelties distract you from this sassy, explosively brassy swing project blending her inventive vocals with Ferguson's blistering trumpet and the ensemble ... see all copies from $3.07! new only from $9.38!
14 view cover	Till We Have Faces (1992) more music like this by Gary Thomas Saxophonist Gary Thomas' records have been nothing if not provocative. This set, a collection of jazz and pop standards radically reharmonized and annotated rhythmically, is no exception. Thomas assembles a stellar cast on this outing, including guitarist Pat Metheny, pianist Tim Murphy, alternating bassists Anthony Cox and Ed Howard, drummer ... see all copies from $4.69! new only from $14.19!
15 view cover	Living Out Loud (1998) more music like this by Original Soundtrack see all copies from $2.00! new only from $10.15!
16 view cover	The Best of Joe Williams: The Roulette, Solid State & Blue Note Years (1997) more music like this by Joe Williams The Best of Joe Williams: The Roulette, Solid State & Blue Note Years is an excellent sampler of Williams' work for Roulette and Solid State, providing a terrific overview of Williams' early records. Most of these 18 tracks feature Williams with the Count Basie Orchestra; there are also several cuts with Jimmy Jones, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Horace ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $10.18!
17 view cover	Around Midnight (1960) more music like this by Julie London In 1960, pop vocalist Julie London was really cranking out albums for the successful label Liberty Records. The success of her 1955 hit "Cry Me a River" put Liberty into overdrive and London responded by making some of the strongest records of her career. Her ability to interpret a song was at its strongest in the late '50s and early '60s, as is ... see all copies from $8.46! new only from $8.46!
18 view cover	My Romance (1998) more music like this by Kevin Mahogany On My Romance, Kevin Mahogany wraps his gorgeous baritone around a program of standards and love songs, recalling Johnny Hartman's classic album with John Coltrane. With saxmen Kirk Whalum and Michael Brecker offering sympathetic support and Bob James showing what a classy accompanist and arranger he can be, this recording is the ideal soundtrack ... see all copies from $3.34! new only from $8.29!
19 view cover	Sarah Vaughan's Finest Hour (2000) more music like this by Sarah Vaughan Verve's Finest Hour collection of Sarah Vaughan's work compiles 60 minutes of career highlights, including "Misty," "Lush Life," "Lullaby of Birdland," "Star Dust," and "My Coloring Book." Though it's by no means a definitive compilation of Vaughan's music, it does provide a welcome overview of some of her best pop and jazz moments. Heather ... see all copies from $3.75! new only from $7.58!
20 view cover	Aqua (2005) more music like this by Moncef Genoud An abstract pianist with a sound and improvising style of his own, Moncef Genoud mostly performs complex yet swinging originals on his set. While most of the performances are by his trio, tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker takes a raging solo on "Aqua," sounds smooth on the complex "Mix of Keys," and is gentle on a duet with Genoud for "Lovely Vij. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
21 view cover	The Best of Sarah Vaughan [Pablo] (1978) more music like this by Sarah Vaughan In her last years, Sarah Vaughan's recordings for Norman Granz and the Pablo label were well done and well-received overall, her albums of Brazilian music and the LP Crazy and Mixed Up topping the list. This collection features mostly ballads, sung pristinely, a little samba or bossa nova, two blues, a whole lot of the Count Basie Orchestra loaded ... see all copies from $6.24! new only from $9.92!
22 view cover	Reflections on Duke (1998) more music like this by Jean-Yves Thibaudet This young, stupendously gifted French classical virtuoso follows up his Bill Evans album with a similar attempt to pull Duke Ellington into the classical repertoire, rushed out just in time for the Ellington centennial. While there are direct transcriptions, this time listeners mostly hear arrangements of tunes prepared by a battery of skilled ... see all copies from $6.50! new only from $14.56!
23 view cover	Girl at Her Volcano (1983) more music like this by Rickie Lee Jones This seven-song EP originally was released as a 10" record. It's a charming collection featuring Billy Strayhorn's standard "Lush Life," as well as the Left Banke bit "Walk Away Renee," which should give some sense of Jones' breadth. A minor, but enjoyable change of pace. William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide see all copies from $12.50! new only from $27.41!
24 view cover	Pieces of Eight (2006) more music like this by Don Ellis Recorded live at UCLA in 1967, this archival release is seeing the light of day repackaged and remastered nearly four decades after its initial performance. Pieces of Eight was assembled only once for these recordings, with Don Ellis offering up a two-disc set of frenzied but enjoyable performances. The highlights are no doubt Ellis' fascination ... see all copies from $13.71! new only from $13.71!
25 view cover	Unforgettably Doc (1992) more music like this by Doc Severinsen see all copies from $5.48! new only from $16.75!

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