This Jay McShann/Duke Ellington vocalist forged a solo career as the '50s arrived, and that's what's covered here: 75 tracks including most of his A- and B-sides for Aladdin, Sunrise/Miracle, Chess,... more

There weren't always five Pennies, as this trumpeter/cornetist led a wide variety of small groups and early swing orchestras during his hugely successful career in the '20s and '30s. This low-priced... more

This brilliant piano virtuoso made his first records for RCA in his native Canada, then got the attention of Norman Granz and started recording for Clef/Mercury in NY. That's the breakthrough period... more

This cherished jazz/big-band singer was active into the '80s, but these 3 CDs zero in on her '30s/'40s early prime. You'll hear 75 career-making performances with Claude Thornhill, Charlie Shavers,... more

These live '55 performances were later released by Blue Note, and this new 2-CD set adds three studio tracks that this lineup recorded at their first session together in November 1954 (those were... 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

American songstress Kitty Kallen had a remarkable career, starting in the swing era of the late '30s and extending beyond the rock 'n' roll explosion of the '50s into the early '60s, racking up a... more

That wondrous trombone virtuosity and that remarkable singing voice combined to make Jack a giant of New Orleans jazz. These 2 CDs cross decades of his stardom: "Knockin' a Jug," "My Kinda Love,"... more

ABOUT THE ALBUM Musicians: Andrew Cronshaw - electric zither, concertina, hackbrett, monophonic synth, whistle, electric flute; Ric Sanders - violin; Martin Simpson - guitars, dobro, banjo; Dave... more

Includes "Five Guys Named Moe," "G.I. Jive," "Is You Is or Is You Ain't (My Baby)," "Caldonia," "I'm Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town," "That'll Just 'Bout Knock Me Out," "Mop! Mop!," "Buzz... more

Every hit that Hamp scored on the R&B charts plus a whole lot more! Hits include "Flying Home," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Hamp's Boogie Woogie," "Beulah's Boogie," "Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop,"... more

Recordings from 'Trane's 1961–1963 European tours are highly sought after by Coltrane completists. Here is a seven-track collection of that archival material that showcases the improvisational jazz... 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

Recorded in New York in November 1977 under the auspices of Lionel Hampton, these 10 tracks represent one of Charles Mingus' last sessions. The lineup is outstanding (Gerry Mulligan on baritone sax;... more

Smooth soul singer Al Wilson's singles appeared often on the R&B and pop charts between 1968 and 1976. His recordings for the independent Rocky Road label are featured on this 20-track compilation... more