Huge hits ("Begin the Beguine"), songs he introduced into the jazz canon ("Frenesi"), original compositions ("Summit Ridge Drive")…44 prime cuts from a legendary big-band career, offered for a... more

James P. Johnson was one of the greatest and most important jazz pianists in the history of the genre, largely responsible for originating what became the stride piano style, and having a profound... more

Eight tracks from the country singer-songwriter, whose 1984 hit title track became a poignant post-9/11 anthem. Includes "I-O-U," "Fools Gold," "Thank You for Changing My Life," "You've Got a Good... more

There's no conversation about boogie-woogie piano without mention of Meade Lux and the essential boogie-woogie sides found here. These 142 minutes also dip into his blues and jazz performances and... more

Twenty prime examples of what made Webb one of the most spirited and competitive drummers and bandleaders of his era: "Let's Get Together," "Blue Minor," "Down Home Rag," "Harlem Congo," "Azure,"... more

One of the few female pre-war practitioners of country blues, Memphis Minnie was no mere novelty act! These 25 vintage recordings prove she could hang with anyone in the genre! Includes "Bumble Bee,"... more

This is part of a mini-series on our competitively priced budget label Fabulous under the banner of Jazz Legends, presenting some of great and influential names of jazz, with recordings drawn from... more

Her 49 most powerful and inspiring recordings from 1923 to 1933! "I Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl," "Easy Come Easy Go Blues," "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "T'Ain't Nobody's Biz-Ness if I Do,"... more

This 24-track second volume in the all-too-brief Bix Beiderbecke chronology presents all 13 Okeh Records cut by Beiderbecke & His Gang between October 5, 1927 and September 21, 1928, followed by... more

Kid Ory was one of the most significant and influential personalities in early jazz, originating what came to be called the "tail-gating" style of trombone playing, with the instrument used to... more

One of the key architects of the Kansas City sound, Bennie built on ragtime with driving beats and plenty of room for high-energy improv from his musicians. The resulting popularity helped him hire... more

Oran Thaddeus Page (January 27, 1908 - November 5, 1954)[2] was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader born in Dallas, Texas, United States. He was better known as Hot Lips Page by the... more

These 50 tracks take us from Bix's first session (1924) to his last (with Hoagy Carmichael). This thorough introduction to this crucial early figure in jazz includes the great cornetist's recordings... more

This is part of a mini-series on our competitively priced budget label Fabulous under the banner of Jazz Legends, presenting some of great and influential names of jazz, with recordings drawn from... more

Includes "Salty Papa Blues," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Stairway to the Stars," "Tell Me So," "West Side Baby," "Fool that I Am" and more. 47 tracks!

Includes Canal Street Blues; Dipper Mouth Blues; Snake Rag; Sugar Foot Stomp; Snag It; Buddy's Habit; Mabel's Dream, and more. 25 tracks.

Includes Rose of Washington Square; Texas Tea Party; S'Wonderful; Davenport Blues; China Boy; the title track, and 18 more.

Includes "Cotton-Eyed Joe," "Porgy," "Forbidden Fruit," "Nina's Blues," "Summertime," "Work Song," "You Can Have Him," "Exactly Like You" and more. 11 tracks.

Includes "Henderson Stomp," "My Gal Sal," "King Porter Stomp," "Blue Lou," "Hocus Pocus," "Shanghai Shuffle" and more. 20 tracks in all.

Originally released on Playboy's short-lived record label, this poignant Leadbelly performance recorded on June 15, 1949, at the University of Texas at Austin demonstrates his legendary ability to... more

No matter how amplified it gets, guitar playing has never smoked more than it did during the "hot jazz" prime of this trailblazing virtuoso. Here are 48 solo sessions, Quintette Du Hot Club... more

With these dynamic performances, Satchmo helped shift jazz from group improvisation to solo spotlights. This anthology of his early years traces his times with King Oliver, Fletcher Henderson and... more

This is part of a mini-series on our competitively priced budget label Fabulous under the banner of Jazz Legends, presenting some of great and influential names of jazz, with recordings drawn from... more

This is part of a mini-series on our competitively priced budget label Fabulous under the banner of Jazz Legends, presenting some of great and influential names of jazz, with recordings drawn from... more

This is part of a mini-series on our competitively priced budget label Fabulous under the banner of Jazz Legends, presenting some of great and influential names of jazz, with recordings drawn from... more