When Jaco Pastorius solo debut appeared in 1976, a new standard in both jazz and the electric bass guitar was born. Many of the the tracks on that eponymous album had their genesis two years earlier... more

Originally released only in Japan as "Funk'n Fun" (as by the Bill Watrous Quintet), this 1979 album features Art on alto sax and Bill on trombone. Laurie Pepper's new notes join two takes of "Funny... more

Available for the first time since '81, this Japan-only LP finds the legendary alto saxophonist posing as the presenter (due to contractual obligations). In fact, he leads a stellar band anchored by... more

The centerpiece of this Great American Music Hall concert (1984): a stunning 13-minute tribute to Bird, Diz and Monk called "Bebop Buffet." That joins "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Lush Life,"... more

When Jaco Pastorius solo debut appeared in 1976, a new standard in both jazz and the electric bass guitar was born. Many of the the tracks on that eponymous album had their genesis two years earlier... more

Shines toured with Robert Johnson in the '30s before recording his first sides in '46 for Columbia and again for Chess in 1950. He'd be rediscovered and cherished decades later; here he is, largely... more

Memphis legend Jim Dickinson led this 1979 endeavor, recording in theaters, studios and even artists' homes to capture the sounds and spirit of Memphis. This was made as a fundraiser for the radio... more

Remastered from original tapes. • Includes 8 previously unissued tracks. • Updated liner notes & photos from original album producer, Leroy Jodie Pierson. Legendary St. Louis blues vocalist,... more

In 1986, MF slashed his big band down to an 11-piece horn ensemble and expanded his rhythm section, which undergirds his flawless higher registers. With new liner notes from veterans Denis DiBlasio... more

Out of print for years, this reissue of MF's grand return to his Big Band and Bop roots in '89 improves upon the original, featuring new liner notes by alumnus Steve Wiest, as well as an unreleased... more

Volume Three of Art Pepper recordings, previously only available on LP - now on CD & Digital!

This much-talked-about series of Japan-only LPs continues with this 1980 album, which finds Art's alto sax flanked by trumpeter Jack Sheldon and a fine piano-bass-drums rhythm section. Unavailable... more

Art recorded these sessions in 1980 with Sonny Stitt, Russ Freeman, Lou Levy and more West Coast greats. Originally released on Atlas in 1980 as "Groovin' High" and "Blow! and Ballade" (as by Sonny... more

Hot on the heels of his acclaimed album "Body and Soul," the legendary jazz trumpeter stripped his band down and changed things up for "High Voltage." This 2-CD release is the first to include that... more

Maynard split this 1982 LP between new originals and jazz standards—and even does the vocal on a lovely reading of "As Time Goes By." That joins "Take the ‘A' Train," "Admiral's Horn," "Latino... more

First CD/Digital release of the 2012 unissued material, previously only available on vinyl.

This Renaissance man (and pride of St. Louis) founded Nighthawk Records, co-produced most of their albums, is a noted scholar of blues and reggae and is a stellar singer and guitarist, to boot. This... more

It was a night to remember, at Washington University on February 3, 1973, when these St. Louis blues legends—who began their lifelong friendship and collaborations in the '20s—came together for this... more

Second volume of previously unissued Art Pepper recordings finally available on CD & Digital! Second volume of previously unissued Art Pepper recordings finally available on CD First time on CD and... more

Boundless improvisation plus deeply soulful grooves—that's the McCann sound that makes this 1972 LP such a rewarding odyssey. Yusef Lateef, Cornell Dupree, Bernard Purdie and Alphonse Mouzon join Les... more