Ben Pollack was a drummer and bandleader who was especially active and prolific during the 1920s and '30s, and whose primary contribution to jazz was not so much his own musical prowess or... more

This Chicago clarinetist played with everyone—and everyone is here: Gene Krupa, Eddie Condon, Teddy Wilson, Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Jack Teagarden, Benny Carter…wow!... 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 22-track compilation captures the pioneering jazzman in his prime during the early '30s when, side by side with Louis Armstrong, he established the template for jazz. Includes classic renditions... more

The Glenn Miller band featured some of the finest musicians, singers and arrangers of all time. Here they are doin' work on 18 classics from their hit-making heyday, including "Stairway to the... 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!

In Dinah Washington's case, the title of this 20-track collection is an understatement indeed! Hear her do her thing on some of her earliest recordings with the Lionel Hampton Band (Evil Gal Blues)... more

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

These recordings have been released around the world time and again as being performed by the blues guitarist Ron Thompson. They are in fact a batch of recordings made in the '70's by ace west coast... 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

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

Includes "Thinking of You," "Nightwind (Sighing)," "Just Say I Love Her," "Tell Me Why," "Watermelon" (with Perry Como), "Lady of Spain," "Oh My Papa," "I'm Walking Behind You," "How Do You Speak to... 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

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

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

Woody Herman and an edition of the New Thundering Herd rolled into Rome, Italy in May 1969 for this live set that included renderings of contemporary pop hits like the Doors' "Light My Fire" and the... more

Includes "Bugle Call Rag," "Wabash Blues," "My Gal Sal," "Sugar Foot Strut," "China Boy," "I Got Rhythm" and more. 25 tracks in all.

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

Career-wise, there was very little more that Sarah Vaughan could have done. She continually reached the pinnacle of jazz vocal artistry, something that's wonderfully apparent on this 18-track... more

Big Bill was among the most prolific of the early American blues singers. These 24 tracks offer an overview of his extensive recorded legacy, from his earliest singles (the title track and "House... more

A 24 track compilation of the "cryin' blues" Estes made famous. Includes Milk Cow Blues; Jack and Jill Blues; Liquor Store Blues; Easin' Back To Tennessee; Lawyer Clark Blues; the title track, and... 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