One of the most prolific, enduring jazz stars on any instrument, this revered saxophonist has recorded classics in many decades. But this 1956 Prestige LP remains the pinnacle of his art and his most... more

This low-priced 2-CD set is a good place to start if you're digging into this tenor sax titan's career, because these labels are where he started in the ‘50s! Includes Tenor Madness; Doxy; Oleo;... more

The long career of this saxophone colossus began with these '50s jazz classics on Prestige: You Don't Know What Love Is; St. Thomas; Pent-Up House; In a Sentimental Mood (with the Modern Jazz... more

1957 release by Thelonious Monk featuring Sonny Rollins, Ernie Henry, Oscar Pettiford, Max Roach, Clark Terry and Paul Chambers.

Prestige and Riverside recorded Trane's first sessions as a bandleader, so this 21-track double-CD set provides a nice overview of some of his earliest recordings. Includes Monk's Mood; I Want to... more

The peripatetic Monk made some of his best music for Prestige and Riverside; this 2-CD, 21-track set includes some of his most legendary compositions and performances! Includes Brilliant Corners;... more

The power and emotion of Miles' quintet with Red Garland, Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones and John Coltrane made it one of the greatest groups of the '50s. Here are their Prestige essentials "Just... more