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1	Setting Standards: New York Sessions (2007) more music like this by Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette Setting Standards: New York Sessions, a specially priced three-disc set issued by ECM, marks the 25th anniversary of the "standards" trio formed by Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, and Jack DeJohnette at a very particular time in jazz history. It assembles -- for the first time in one place -- the first three offerings by the trio recorded in its ... see all copies from $26.65! new only from $26.65!
2	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 $5.85!
3	Standards in Silhouette (1959) more music like this by Stan Kenton This recording is a ballad date by Stan Kenton's 1959 orchestra. Although many of Kenton's top sidemen of a few years earlier had departed, a few of the youngsters in their place included future greats such as trumpeters Rolf Ericson and Bill Chase, trombonist Don Sebesky and baritonist Jack Nimitz. Best known among the soloists is altoist Charlie ... see all copies from $10.79! new only from $10.79!
4	Buddy & Soul (1969) more music like this by Buddy Rich Compared to the previous Mercy, Mercy, this recording is a lesser effort by the Buddy Rich big band. However, the outing does have its notable moments, with the key soloists being the young altoist Richie Cole, tenor saxophonist Pat LaBarbera, guitarist David Dana and the drummer/leader. Recorded live at the Whiskey A-Go-Go, some of the songs are ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $8.85!
5	Now You See It...Now You Don't (1990) more music like this by Michael Brecker For Now You See It..., Michael Brecker's third recording as a leader, the tenor great used different personnel on most of the selections but played consistently well. Jim Beard's synthesizers were utilized for atmosphere, to set up a funky groove, or to provide a backdrop for the leader. Some of the music sounds like updated John Coltrane (Joey ... see all copies from $4.08! new only from $10.70!
6	The Target (2007) more music like this by Kate McGarry There are some people in the jazz world who just plain don't understand subtlety. That's why trumpeters Miles Davis and Chet Baker received a lot of negative reviews from critics who couldn't figure out why they didn't sound more like Fats Navarro; it's why Paul Desmond was criticized for not playing his alto aggressively à la Phil Woods or Jackie ... see all copies from $11.42! new only from $11.42!
7	In Blue (2002) more music like this by Karrin Allyson Much like Wynton Marsalis' Soul Gestures in Southern Blue trilogy, vocalist Karrin Allyson's In Blue is a celebration of the blues. But where Marsalis focused on original post-bop compositions, Allyson simply performs some of her favorite tunes by composers such as Mose Allison, George & Ira Gershwin, Blossom Dearie, Bonnie Raitt, and others. ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.95!
8	The Art of Carmen McRae/For Once in My Life (2004) more music like this by Carmen McRae This 2004 double disc of Carmen McRae released by Collectables continues the label's efforts to chronicle her stay with Atlantic Records from 1967 to 1972. She was near the top of her interpretive powers during this era, turning standards and contemporary pop songs into personal expressions of joy and heartache. Her voice, while not as pure as it ... see all copies from $7.34! new only from $7.34!
9	About the Blues [Bonus Track] (2002) more music like this by Julie London EMI/Capitol controls Julie London's entire back catalog, but has only reissued a couple of the vocalist's original albums in the U.S. Thankfully, the label has finally provided listeners with a stellar CD reissue of About the Blues on its Blue Note jazz subsidiary. London wasn't really a jazz singer, but she possessed a definite jazz feeling and ... see all copies from $6.28! new only from $10.73!
10	Live (2003) more music like this by Nnenna Freelon Nnenna Freelon refuses to be pigeonholed into any one style of jazz, as she's always willing to perform songs from many different fields, often while taking them in unfamiliar directions. She's also blessed with a great voice and an innate ability to charm her audience, along with a superb band. These performances from a pair of concerts at the ... see all copies from $16.43! new only from $16.43!
11 view cover	You're Nearer (2004) more music like this by Nancy Marano It's hardly hyperbole to call Nancy Marano a terrific jazz singer. Joined by a cast of Dutch musicians, the singer did most of the arranging herself. She restores the all too often omitted verse to "Nice Work if You Can Get It" and scats up a storm with bassist Marius Beets. Her loping, emotional chart of Antonio Carlos Jobim's bittersweet bossa ... see all copies from $9.39! new only from $11.03!
12 view cover	Acoustic Jazz (1994) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95!
13 view cover	Jazz Moods: Mood Indigo (2004) more music like this by Various Artists Concord's entry into the jazz mood and occasion sweepstakes is their ongoing Jazz Moods series. Here the mood being created is blue, deep blue. Mood Indigo collects mellow and emotional tracks from the Concord archives from between 1980 and 2003. Mixing bluesy vocal tracks like Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatam's "Basket Full of Blues" and Carmen McRae's ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $6.00!
14 view cover	Sings Bobby Troup (2003) more music like this by Mark Winkler This is a very logical release. Bobby Troup, like Dave Frishberg and Bob Dorough in later years and Hoagy Carmichael before him, was a notable songwriter, a fine pianist, and a personable singer. His music and personality seemed to epitomize the West Coast jazz scene of the 1950s, even though he survived for decades afterwards, often working as an ... see all copies from $9.65! new only from $9.65!
15 view cover	Jazz 'Round Midnight: Shirley Horn (1998) more music like this by Shirley Horn Jazz 'Round Midnight is an enjoyable budget-priced sampler of 14 songs from Shirley Horn's stint at Verve. While this collection is hardly definitive, it is quite enjoyable, sporting an appealingly low-key, seductive atmosphere and several dynamite performances, including versions of "A Time for Love," "Fever," "Loving You," "How Long Has This ... see all copies from $3.38! new only from $18.45!
16 view cover	Steal Away (1991) more music like this by Larry Willis with Cecil McBee and Gary Bartz see all copies from $19.28!
17 view cover	Just for Now (2004) more music like this by Irene Kral Irene Kral was a gifted singer able to illuminate the essence of each song without a lot of unnecessary frills. Her career, which stretched just over a quarter century prior to her death from cancer in 1978, was a flurry of recording activity following the 1975 release Where Is Love?, a Grammy-nominated duo date with Alan Broadbent that attracted ... see all copies from $11.86! new only from $14.25!
18 view cover	Jazz Singers Sing the Blues (1998) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $5.96! new only from $8.98!
19 view cover	Stellar (1995) more music like this by The Kansas City Boulevard Big Band see all copies from $11.03! new only from $11.03!
20 view cover	Standards, Vol. 1 (1983) more music like this by Keith Jarrett Trio In January of 1983, Keith Jarrett returned to the trio format and his collaboration with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette resulted in three albums. The first release finds the trio digging into five standards with "God Bless the Child" being dragged out (although not unmercifully) for 15 minutes. The performances, which usually do ... see all copies from $27.24! new only from $42.93!
21 view cover	Short Stories (1989) more music like this by Janis Siegel/Fred Hersch Although singer Janis Siegel is best known as a member of the Manhattan Transfer, her recordings under her own name, particularly those made with pianist Fred Hersch, best showcase her abilities. This is their first of several collaborations between the two, and it concentrates more heavily on modern pop songs rather than standards. The haunting ... see all copies from $3.87!
22 view cover	Leave No Stone Unturned (1997) more music like this by Cecilia Smith see all copies from $7.95!
23 view cover	You Must Believe in Spring (2003) more music like this by Carlos Franzetti see all copies from $11.98! new only from $11.98!
24 view cover	Off the Beaten Track (1998) more music like this by Don Rader Don Rader is an American who has spent quite a few years playing trumpet in Australia. This Australian release teams him in a set of duets with pianist Roger Frampton. The music ranges from quiet bop to some spacey improvisations, particularly when Frampton switches to sopranino or a tenor recorder. Of the originals, "Carnivale," "The Dreamtime" ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
25 view cover	Part of Me (2000) more music like this by Jackie Jones see all copies from $10.70! new only from $10.70!

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