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1	Love Walked In (2003) more music like this by Steve Kuhn Pianist Steve Kuhn has played a wide variety of music throughout his career, including his own intriguing originals and collaborations with Sheila Jordan. This set, a straight-ahead swinger with bassist Buster Williams and drummer Bill Stewart, should greatly satisfy bop-oriented jazz fans, for it finds Kuhn coming up with consistently fresh ideas ... see all copies from $14.93! new only from $14.93!
2	Resonance (2005) more music like this by John Stowell This set of unaccompanied guitar solos was recorded informally by John Stowell over a one-year period whenever he would try out one of Luthier Mike Doolin's new custom-made guitars. All of the music is first takes and, after a period of time, Stowell realized that he had a fine CD suitable for release. In general, his versions of standards are ... see all copies from $13.53! new only from $13.53!
3	Playboy Jazz After Dark (2003) more music like this by Various Artists Playboy Jazz After Dark features soft, "afterglow"-style jazz perfect for setting the, er, mood...ahem. Featured throughout this two-disc set are classic recordings from such jazz luminaries as Billie Holiday, Stan Getz, and Thelonious Monk. However, kudos should go to the people at Playboy for -- among many other things -- featuring lesser-known ... see all copies from $24.85!
4	Masters of Jazz (2006) more music like this by Teddy Wilson Teddy Wilson is represented by recordings made both early and late in his career in this compilation of tracks from four different Storyville CDs. The first five selections are piano solos made circa 1939-1940 for Associated Transcriptions, three of which are originals by Wilson, while the familiar approach to "Lady Be Good" shows off his use of ... see all copies from $11.08! new only from $11.08!
5	Green (2007) more music like this by David Sills For his third solo affair on Seattle's Origin Records, SoCal sax player David Sills produces a classic sort of sound in combination with the rest of his sextet, formed for this album. The saxes tend to run on parallel melodic lines, the guitar solos hark slightly to the days of Charlie Christian, and the rhythm section provides a casual, bouncing ... see all copies from $3.69! new only from $10.95!
6	Pretty Blue (1959) more music like this by Wes Montgomery Wes Montgomery accomplished something few jazz artists could, as he used the disparate elements of the orchestral string ensemble and small organ combo within a similar balladic approach. While one could contend these concepts may not be as effective as a more conventional configuartion, Montgomery made them work to a certain extent. What he could ... see all copies from $11.26! new only from $11.26!
7	Creole Rhapsody: Duke Ellington in the Thirties (2007) more music like this by Duke Ellington Duke Ellington established his jazz orchestra during the late 1920s; throughout the '30s he perfected it and laid the foundation for the Blanton/Webster Band he was to lead during the early '40s. Living Era presents Creole Rhapsody, a well-conceived and intelligently organized chronological survey of 44 recordings Duke Ellington made between ... see all copies from $21.65! new only from $21.65!
8	Emotions (2003) more music like this by Lilian Terry With Francesco Crosara & Friends It isn't difficult to understand why many people who consider themselves serious, truly obsessive connoisseurs of jazz singing have never heard of Lilian Terry. Although talented, the veteran singer has recorded infrequently; plus, she has never recorded for an American label. All of her albums have come out on European labels, and even though she ... see all copies from $3.95! new only from $4.77!
9	Anthology 1928-1954 (2007) more music like this by Duke Ellington Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was a gifted composer, a brilliant bandleader, and a skilled pianist who, like Fats Waller, learned his craft from James P. Johnson, Luckey Roberts, and Willie "The Lion" Smith. In 2007 the French Cabu label did the world a favor by releasing a double-disc anthology containing some of Duke Ellington's all-time ... see all copies from $11.19! new only from $11.19!
10	A Journey That Matters (2007) more music like this by Tineke Postma Tineke Postma's third CD as a leader is an impressive effort, as she is finding her own voice on both alto and soprano sax, while also making her recorded debut on tenor. Joined by bassist Frans van der Hoeven and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, along with a rotating trio of pianists (Marc van Roon, Rob Van Bavel and Randal Corsen), Postma's ... see all copies from $16.81! new only from $16.81!
11 view cover	Hahn Solo (2006) more music like this by Jerry Hahn see all copies from $9.99! new only from $14.99!
12 view cover	Sophisticated Ladies more music like this by Newton Wayland see all copies from $1.99!
13 view cover	Ellington (2005) more music like this by Ted Howe Ted Howe is a veteran jazz musician who seems to be treading on dangerous ground by tackling a Duke Ellington songbook, not exactly an original idea. The pianist was originally hired to choreograph his long-running Ellington program for a ballet performance by the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre in Atlanta. In the process of recording the music for ... see all copies from $10.91! new only from $10.91!
14 view cover	The Backbeat (2000) more music like this by Doug Raney see all copies from $16.45! new only from $16.45!
15 view cover	West of Everywhere (2004) more music like this by Renata Artman Knific The husband and wife team of violinist Renata Artman Knific and bassist Tom Knific are joined by a variety of guest all-stars on each of the 11 pieces (which are mostly ballads) during this set, in groups ranging from trios to a quintet. Ms. Knific has a pretty tone on violin and impressive technique, performing quite well throughout the relaxed ... see all copies from $7.38!
16 view cover	Solo Piano (2005) more music like this by Sir Roland Hanna Sir Roland Hanna is one of many great jazz pianists from Detroit. Despite a long, fruitful career, he deserves greater merit and critical acclaim than he has yet been granted. Classically trained but also a formidable bop stylist, Solo Piano was recorded in a private home in France during the summer of 1974. Eleven tracks appeared on an obscure LP ... see all copies from $24.75! new only from $24.75!
17 view cover	Corridor (2005) more music like this by Bob Rodriguez In the 21st century, jazz continues to be plagued by some truly ridiculous ideologues. At one extreme are the myopic bop snobs who believe that all post-'50s jazz styles are without merit. At the other extreme are those who believe that every jazz artist who comes along must become an innovator -- an expectation that is foolish and unrealistic. ... see all copies from $3.95!
18 view cover	Amelia's Song (2003) more music like this by Warren Bernhardt see all copies from $17.86! new only from $17.86!
19 view cover	From Jaedig's Galaxy (2003) more music like this by Bent Jaedig Danish tenor saxophonist Bent Jaedig has elements of Dexter Gordon and Sonny Stitt in his style, while still sounding fairly original within the hard bop genre. This CD has well-recorded private tapes from his collection, none of which were released before. Jaedig is heard with three quartets, a piano-less trio, teaming up with trombonist/singer ... see all copies from $24.26! new only from $24.26!
20 view cover	Fit as a Fiddle [Storyville] (2005) more music like this by Svend Asmussen Quartet Although somewhat overshadowed in the jazz world by fellow violinist Stephane Grappelli, Svend Asmussen has maintained a strong following of his own (particularly in Europe) over many decades. This live CD combines parts of three separate concerts recorded in Sweden and Denmark in 1996; Asmussen's first-rate quartet includes guitarist Jacob ... see all copies from $24.30! new only from $24.30!
21 view cover	Just One of Those Things (2007) more music like this by Rob Parton's Jazztech Big Band The big-band era may be more than 60 years in the past and big bands are not going to "come back," but the number of part-time stage bands playing in the U.S. remains a very impressive number. Usually headed by an arranger and somewhat inspired by Stan Kenton, the orchestras might perform in public once a month and if they are fortunate they ... see all copies from $14.04! new only from $14.04!
22 view cover	Blues for a Playboy (2007) more music like this by Barney Kessel The promotional blurb on the back of this CD claims that Barney Kessel was equally influential in jazz and rock circles. While definitely one of the top jazz guitarists and a well-liked studio session player, it's a big stretch to say he was an idol of rockers, even though he was a sideman on some influential pop/rock LPs in the '60s. This ... see all copies from $9.47! new only from $9.47!
23 view cover	Moonlit Desert (1983) more music like this by Kenny Drew Kenny Drew is joined by bassist Niels Pedersen and drummer Ed Thigpen, along with members of the Royal Danish Chamber Orchestra on this 1982 recording made originally for the Japanese label Baystate. Drew's playing is surprising laid-back and someone introspective for the most part. His arrangement of classical composer Edvard Grieg's "Solveig's ... see all copies from $34.26! new only from $34.26!
24 view cover	The Great American Songbook (2005) more music like this by Oscar Peterson Since playing the Great American Songbook oft times reveals the depth of a musician's ability to read charts, one might assume that is what's happening here. Thankfully, Oscar Peterson never needed no stinkin' fake book, as he learned the tunes and played them, by ear, with effortless acumen. A 20-song collection of chestnuts, this CD includes ... see all copies from $14.98! new only from $14.98!
25 view cover	No Problem (2004) more music like this by One for All One for All have been an active New York City-based collective with fairly steady personnel except for the bass chair, which has rotated between several players. On this 2003 session for the Japanese Venus label, Ray Drummond joins tenorist Eric Alexander, trombonist Steve Davis, trumpeter Jim Rotondi, pianist David Hazeltine, and drummer Joe ... see all copies from $34.59! new only from $34.59!

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