One Take Vol.1 (2005)

An off-the-cuff session by Joey Defrancesco (B3 organ), Guido Basso (flugelhorn/trumpet), Lorne Lofsky (guitar) and Vito Rezza (drums) produced by Toronto producer Peter Cardinali. They performed seven numbers in one continuous take. Unaltered by edits or overdubs emphasizing the power of improvisation.

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Leo Cuypers - Heavy Days Are Here Again (1981)

Dutch pianist and composer Leo Cuypers is one of the numerous creative geniuses who rose to prominence in the avant-garde hothouse of 70s Europe, while remaining relatively unknown in the States and the rest of the world.

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Barbara Jungfer - Berlin Spirits (2005)

Jazz guitarist Barbara Jungfer was born and grew up in West Berlin, where she learned to play first blues, then jazz at jam sessions and from local musicians, she studied jazz guitar at the Hochschule für Musik, Köln (Cologne). She participated in various international jazz workshops, with jazz greats such as Enrico Rava, David Liebman, Kenny Werner, Kenny Wheeler and John Stowell. A versatile musician in various styles such as bebop, modern jazz, blues, funk, fusion, latin, she also engages herself in experimental and free music. She released two CDs as a leader, “Vitamin B3” (2001, yvp-music) and “Berlin Spirits” (2005, minor music).

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GRP - On The Cutting Edge (1989)

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Phil Ranelin - Inspiration

Phil Ranelin reunited with Wendall Harrison for the first time in 20 years to make this album (Wide Hive) and Pharoah Sanders joins them for the solo dedicated to their former friend and mentor John Coltrane (This One's for Trane). The album offers 10 original compositions, inlcuding tracks honoring Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Horace Tapscott, John Coltrane, and Eric Dolphy.
Personnel for the session are: Phil Ranelin (trombone, cow bell, vocal), Keith Fiddmont (soprano and tenor saxophones, flute), George Harper Jr. (tenor saxophone, flute), Zane Musa (alto and soprano saxophones), Louis Van Taylor (bass clarinet, flute and alto flute, soprano saxophone), Danny Grissett (grand piano), Jeff Littleton (acoustic bass), Lorca Hart (drums), Taumbu (congas, various percussion)
With Special Guests: Pharoah Saunders (tenor saxophone on "This One's for Trane"), Wendell Harrison (tenor saxophone on "Beyond a Memory"), Michael Session (alto saxophone on "Spirit of Dolphy"), Dayna Sean Stephens (tenor saxophone on "Horace's Scope").

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Gil Scott-Heron - Anthology : Messages (2005)

Some of best tracks ever from the pair of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson which includes songs from his classic albums such as Bridges, Secrets, Winter In America, It's Your World and others ... (DG)

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Kenny Rankin - Like A Seed (1972)

The third album by the late Kenny Rankin orginally released in 1972. (DG)

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GRP - The Sounds Of '92

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Out of the Blue - OTB (1986)

Kenny Garrett, Renee Rosnes, Harry Pickens, and Billy Drummond, among others were once part of Out Of The Blue, a group that was devised as a vehicle to feature some of Blue Note's top young jazz talents back in 1984. Their repertoire emphasized hard bop-oriented originals that extended the Blue Note legacy of the 1960s.
Other musicians who were once part of OOTB were bassist Kenny Davis, altoist Steve Wilson, trumpeter Michael Philip Mossman, tenor man Ralph Bowen, bassist Robert Hurst, drummer Ralph Peterson. The group recorded four albums from 1985-1989 and went on several well-received tours before eventually breaking up when its members developed their own solo careers.

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Sean Jones - Kaleidoscope (2007)

Kaleidoscope is Sean Jones' fourth CD in which he adds another hue to his ever-expanding musical palette - showcasing the voices and song selections of live top-flight singers: Gretchen Parlato, Carolyn Perteete, Sachal Vasandani, J.D. Walter and contemporary gospel powerhouse Kim Burrell. Other musicians contributing are : Brian Hogans (also sax, flute, Fender Rhodes), Walter Smith III (tenor sax), Orrin Evans (piano), Luques Curtis (bass), Obed Calvaire (drums, percussion).

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SF Jazz Collective - SF Jazz Collective 2 (2006)

Line-up includes returning members Joshua Redman, Bobby Hutcherson, Nicholas Payton, Miguel Zenón, Renee Rosnes, Matt Penman, and Eric Harland, plus newcomer Andre Hayward on trombone.

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The Manic Thematic Trio - Say Yes (2005)

Manic Thematic Trio are Ralf Buschmeyer - guitar, Andy Ericson - drums and John Hyde - Bass playing the standard Jazz in their own compositions.

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