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1	Live at Starbucks (1999) more music like this by Ray Brown Trio Widely loved and hated, the Starbucks coffee chain has been playing host to some very good jazz groups. The first live recording from a Starbucks store came from bass legend Ray Brown and his trio, featuring Geoff Keezer on piano and Karriem Riggins on drums. The trio dealt in what used to be called the big beat -- a deep-pocketed swing that ... see all copies from $11.77! new only from $11.77!
2	Ellington Masterpieces (1988) more music like this by Conducting American Jazz Orchestra with John Lewis With musicological thoroughness, some crack musicians and the best of intentions, John Lewis leads New York's American Jazz Orchestra in 15 transcriptions from one of Duke Ellington's prime periods (1940-43), plus "Rockin' In Rhythm" from 1930. If you had not heard the originals, you would probably come away from these reinterpretations ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $10.21!
3	The Hottest New Group in Jazz [Compilation] (1959) more music like this by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross The immortal vocal jazz group Lambert, Hendricks & Ross recorded five albums during its career: one apiece for Impulse! and World Pacific and three for Columbia. This two-CD set has all of the music from LH&R's Columbia dates (The Hottest Group in Jazz, Sing Ellington, and High Flying), plus four previously unissued and three very obscure ... see all copies from $21.02! new only from $21.02!
4	Piano in the Background [Bonus Tracks] (2004) more music like this by Duke Ellington Recorded in 1960, Piano in the Background's title is a bit of a misnomer. While it's true that Duke Ellington often didn't appear on his recordings at all and this one is designed to showcase a series of new arrangements for the Ellington Orchestra, it also offers the composer and bandleader as a pianist leading the band. All of the album's ... see all copies from $10.66! new only from $10.66!
5	Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington [Compilation] (1999) more music like this by Oscar Peterson Duke Ellington's music has long excited Oscar Peterson. So when Pablo, in 1999, decided to assemble a collection of Peterson's interpretations of Ellington favorites, the label had a lot to choose from. Spanning 1967-1986, this collection of Norman Granz-produced Pablo sides reminds us how rewarding a combination Peterson's pianism and the Duke's ... see all copies from $9.91! new only from $9.91!
6	In a Mellotone (1940) more music like this by Duke Ellington This CD is a straight reissue of an RCA album from the early '60s. Comprised of 16 performances by Duke Ellington's Orchestra during what many consider to be his peak period, the program is highlighted by such classics as the original version of "Take the 'A' Train," "Just A-Settin' and A-Rockin'," "I Got It Bad," "Perdido," "Cotton Tail" and "All ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $355.45!
7	Mostly Duke (1982) more music like this by Milt Jackson The third of three sets released by Pablo from Milt Jackson's engagement at Ronnie Scott's Club in London in 1982 (this CD first came out in 1991) lives up to its title. The great vibraphonist, pianist Monty Alexander, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Mickey Roker play two standards, the leader's "Used to Be Jackson" and six songs associated with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
8	This-A-Way That-A-Way (1991) more music like this by Harry Sheppard Vibraphonist Harry Sheppard, who made his initial reputation in the 1950s playing mainstream jazz, has tried his best to keep up with the times. On this 1991 session, Sheppard's vibes (which sometimes utilize such devices as a phase shifter, a fuzz octave and a wah wah to alter their tone) are teamed with a funky rhythm section and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.73!
9	In the Mood With Duke Ellington (2002) more music like this by Duke Ellington There are literally hundreds of Ellington collections available, but to its credit, In the Mood With Duke Ellington manages to collect ten tracks from the golden 1940s Blanton-Webster era of Ellington and his orchestra. Not all of the selections are Ellington's most memorable, but a few of his biggest hits are here, including "Take the "A" Train," ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $2.98!
10	Live in Swing City: Swingin with the Duke (1999) more music like this by Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.27!
11 view cover	A Celebration of Duke (1979) more music like this by Various Artists Although Sarah Vaughan gets top billing on this set, she takes vocals on just two of the ten songs. Four different groupings of Pablo's All-Star musicians are heard from during a tribute to Duke Ellington, and there are many strong moments. Guitarist Joe Pass, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Mickey Roker make for a potent ... see all copies from $4.19! new only from $10.44!
12 view cover	Soul Call (1966) more music like this by Duke Ellington During the month of July 1966, Duke Ellington and His Orchestra performed at the Juan-les-Pins/Antibes Jazz Festival on the French Riviera, locally known as the Côte D'Azur. Situated near a stand of towering pine trees, the stage allowed the instrumentalists to gaze at vessels sailing by on the surface of the Mediterranean Sea. Ellington and His ... see all copies from $9.08! new only from $9.08!
13 view cover	Sweet and Lovely (2004) more music like this by Junior Mance In the ‘60s, the terms "soul-jazz" and "organ combo" went hand-in-hand -- frequently, but not always. Although organ combos dominated soul-jazz in the ‘60s, there is another valuable part of ‘60s soul-jazz that isn't discussed quite as much: piano trios led by funky, soulful players like Ray Bryant, Bobby Timmons, Ramsey Lewis, and Gene Harris. ... see all copies from $15.48! new only from $15.48!
14 view cover	In the Forties (1999) more music like this by Duke Ellington see all copies from $10.76! new only from $10.76!
15 view cover	Fourmost (1990) more music like this by Jimmy Smith Organist Jimmy Smith has a reunion on this CD with his 30 plus-year associates tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and guitarist Kenny Burrell along with drummer Grady Tate. Together they play spirited and creative versions of standards and blues. The highpoints include "Midnight Special," a swinging "Main Stem," Tate's warm vocal on "My Funny ... see all copies from $8.23! new only from $10.69!
16 view cover	Main Stem (1961) more music like this by Oliver Nelson Unlike most of Oliver Nelson's recordings, this one has the feel of a jam session. A CD reissue of a Prestige set, Nelson (on tenor and alto) teams up with trumpeter Joe Newman (in exciting form), pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier, drummer Charlie Persip and Ray Barretto on congas for two superior standards ("Mainstem" and "Tangerine") ... see all copies from $11.14! new only from $11.14!
17 view cover	Paris Jazz Concert [Malaco] (1999) more music like this by Oscar Peterson This unusual anthology features excerpts from seven different concerts in Paris by Oscar Petrson between 1961 and 1969. The majority of the tracks feature the pianist with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen; the music is consistently swinging and generally well recorded. Highlights include a blazing take of "Daahoud" and a foot-tapping "Six and Four." Roy ... see all copies from $11.32! new only from $11.32!
18 view cover	A Tribute to Duke [Concord Jazz] (1977) more music like this by Various Artists This short, nine-track tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington packs more swing into its 36-minute length than you'd expect. The disc features guest performances from Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and Woody Herman, with some great backing musicians, including Nat Pierce (piano), Scott Hamilton (tenor sax), Bill Berry (trumpet), ... see all copies from $7.69! new only from $7.69!
19 view cover	Piano in the Background (1960) more music like this by Duke Ellington One of Ellington's rarer studio sessions and last out on this French CD, the main plot behind this runthrough of his standards is that the leader's piano is featured at some point in every song. His sidemen are also heard from and everyone is in fine form. Ellington's solo abilities were always a bit underrated due to his brilliance in other areas ... see all copies from $5.78! new only from $5.78!
20 view cover	Treasure Chest (1990) more music like this by Bob Florence Limited Edition Arranger Bob Florence's second of two USA CDs (cut before he signed with the MAMA label) finds his 19-piece orchestra exploring four standards and a quartet of originals. Florence's writing makes such tunes as "Body and Soul" and "Chicago" sound quite modern, while his somewhat humorous "Big Band Treasure Chest" contains 24 quotes from swing-era ... see all copies from $12.75! new only from $12.75!
21 view cover	100 Anniversaire (1999) more music like this by Duke Ellington see all copies from $17.99! new only from $17.99!
22 view cover	Big Band Jazz & Blues (1998) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $1.99!
23 view cover	The Duke at His Best (1999) more music like this by Duke Ellington A disc with a title like this always seems to be open to scrutiny and usually comes up far short of what the title boasts. But this one takes all its hits ("Take the 'A' Train," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Caravan," "I'm Beginning to See the Light," "Caravan," "Perdido," "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," "Sophisticated Lady," "I Got It ... see all copies from $7.95!
24 view cover	Big Ben (2002) more music like this by Ben Webster The U.K.'s Proper label uses its usual compilation magic to assemble this box of material by the late great tenorman Ben Webster. Webster, who came into his own late in life, was a survivor and artisan from many of jazz's great historic periods, and this four-disc set is a fine documentary source. Webster's early career placed him in some of the ... see all copies from $42.99! new only from $42.99!
25 view cover	Impulsively Ellington!: A Tribute to Duke Ellington (1999) more music like this by Various Artists Impulsively Ellington is a thoroughly stimulating compilation of Impulse artists covering the greatest composer in jazz history. Ellington may have written countless songs that became standards, but he never played it easy (unlike so many covers of his best material). That's why this adventurous collection works. None of the artists -- Milt ... see all copies from $4.82! new only from $13.62!

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