Essential Jazz Classics Catalogue - 2012

DEFINITIVE EDITIONS OF CLASSIC JAZZ ALBUMS

COMPLETE SESSIONS

COMPREHENSIVE BOOKLETS

EXTENSIVE BONUS MATERIAL

Cannonball adderley QuintetComplete Live in San Francisco

CODE: EJC 55468

This release contains all known music by the classic CannonballAdderley Quintet with Bobby Timmons on piano at the Jazz Workshop in San Francisco in 1959.

includes 12 page booket 8 tracks - 78:34 min.

Cannonball adderley QuintetAt the Lighthouse

CODE: EJC 55486

The complete original album At The Lighthouse, a splendid date by the 1960 Cannonball Adderley Quintet. In addition to Cannonball, the band features his brother Nat and pianist Victor Feldman performing live at the Lighthouse, in California.

includes 8 page booklet10 tracks - 75:08 min.

Cannonball adderley QuintetThem Dirty Blues

CODE: EJC 55485

The complete original album Them Dirty Blues, one of Cannonball Adderley’s strongest efforts of the early 1960s.The complete Cannonball quintet performance at the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival has been added as a bonus.


Cannonball adderley & bill evansKnow What I Mean?

CODE: EJC 55548

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This released presents the original album Know What I Mean?, in its entirety. As a bonus, Bill Evans’ solo and trio versions of “Waltz for Debby” and “Elsa”, as well as the only two complete tracks by Adderley’s regular group recorded on the Jazz Casual TV show.


louis arMstronG & binG CrosbyBing & Satchmo

The complete original album Bing & Satchmo, the only complete LP Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby ever made as a team and their last recording together, plus 11 bonus tracks by Bing and Louis together.


Gene aMMonsBoss Tenor

CODE: EJC 55484

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This release presents Gene Ammons’ classic album Boss Tenor in its entirety. As a bonus, the complete (and difficult to find) LP Angel Eyes.


louis arMstronGThe Hot Five & Hot Seven Recordings / Complete Edition

CODE: EJC 55563

This release presents all of the legendary 1925-29 recordings by the ex-traordinary Louis Armstrong Hot Five and Hot Seven small groups. The most comprehensive set so far, this 4-CD collection also contains all of Louis’ complementary recordings from that period on which other members of the Hot Five and Hot Seven were present. includes 24 page booklet Cd 1: 27 tracks - 78:16 min. / Cd 2: 25 tracks - 77:19 min.Cd 3: 24 tracks - 76:23 min. / Cd 4: 26 tracks - 78:22 min.

nat adderley / Wes MontGoMeryWork Song

CODE: EJC 55481

2 lPs on 1 Cd

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Nat Adderley’s complete classic album Work Song, featuring Wes Montgomery, Bobby Timmons, Percy Heath and Keter Betts.As a bonus, the complete Wes Montgomery LP Movin’ Along.includes 16 page booklet16 tracks - 76:15 min.

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CODE: EJC 55477

2 lPs on 1 Cd

GeorGes arvanitas3 A.M + Cocktail For Three

CODE: EJC 55453

The complete long unavailable trio albums 3 A.M. & Cocktail For Three, recorded by the legendary french pianist George Arvanitas for the Pretoria label.


2 lPs on 1 Cd

louis arMstronG & the dukes of dixieland

CODE: EJC 55404

The complete recorded output by Satchmo and the Dukes of Dixieland for the first time ever on one single collection!!!

includes 16-Page booklet with insightful information14 tracks - 75:55 min.

deluxe 3-Cd box set

3 lPs on 2 Cd

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louis arMstronG & duke ellinGtonThe Great Summit

CODE: EJC 55536

The complete master takes from the only full studio session ever made by Armstrong & Ellington together. As a bonus, a true rarity that appears on CD here for the first time ever: Louis and Duke´s last preserved appearance together, promoting their album on the Ed Sullivan TV show.includes 20-Page booklet / 20 tracks - 75:47 min.

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Count basieChairman of the Board

CODE: EJC 55518

The complete classic album Chairman of the Board, recorded around the same time the Count made his classic LP, Basie Plays Hefti. Feat. Thad Jones, Joe Newman (tp), Frank Wess (as, ts, fl),Frank Foster (ts), among others.

includes 12-Page booklet19 tracks - 75:23 min.

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tony bennett & Count basieComplete Recordings

CODE: EJC 55554

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This edition presents all existing recordings by Tony Bennett backed by the Count Basie band for the first time on a single CD. Their collaborations consist of two albums: In Person - Tony Bennett / Count Basie and His Orchestra and Basie / Bennett - Count Basie and His Orchestra Swings / Tony Bennett Sings.

includes 12 page booklet26 tracks - 74:17 min

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sidney beChet & Martial solalComplete Recordings

CODE: EJC 55457

This release presents the complete superlative recordings made by Sidney Bechet with French pianist Martial Solal.



art blakey & thelonious Monk

CODE: EJC 55414

This releases includes complete original album Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk, and also includes 3 tracks recorded by Blakey shorty after the studio album was made,appearing here on CD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!


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Clifford BroWN & Max roaCH QuiNtetwith Harold landComplete Studio Recordings

The complete master takes by the Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet featuring Harold Land on tenor sax! Includes all the music from the original albums Clifford Brown & Max Roach, Brown & Roach Inc. and Study in Brown, plus many alternate takes originally issued on the LP More Study in Brown and in later compilations.includes 12 page bookletCd 1: 14 tracks . 78:47 min. Cd 2: 18 tracks : 79:00 min.

CODE: EJC 55411

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Clifford BroWN & Max roaCH QuiNtetComplete Studio Recordings

CODE: EJC 55560

All existing studio recordings by the legendary Clifford Brown - Max Roach Quintet. This package contains the original contents of the albums Clifford Brown & Max Roach, Brown & Roach Inc., Study in Brown, More Study in Brown, Clifford Brown and Max Roach at Basin Street and Sonny Rollins Plus Four. includes 24 page booklet Cd 1: 13 tracks - 76:43 min. / Cd 2: 19 tracks - 78:18 min. Cd 3: 14 tracks - 78:18 min. / Cd 4: 14 tracks - 4:12 min.

deluxe 4-Cd Box Set

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Clifford BroWN / SoNNy rolliNS / Max roaCH QuiNtet Complete Studio Recordings - Master Takes

CODE: EJC 55407

Includes the complete albums:Clifford Brown and Max Roach at Basin Street

Sonny Rollins plus Four

includes 16 page booklet - 14 tracks - 79:51 min.

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dave BruBeCK QuartetBrubeck Plays Bernstein

CODE: EJC 55487

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The original album Brubeck Plays Bernstein appearing here complete on a single CD for the first time ever. As a bonus, the album Jazz Impressions of Japan, which also appears here in its entirety.


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Nat KiNG ColeAt the Sands + Welcome to the Club

CODE: EJC 55502

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This release contains two complete original albums by Nat “King” Cole: Nat King Cole at the Sands (live) and Welcome to the Club (studio)


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orNette ColeMaNThe Shape of Jazz to Come

The seminal Ornette Coleman album The Shape of Jazzto Come in its entirety. Featuring the debut of the splendid piano-less quartet with Don Cherry, Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins.


CODE: EJC 55450

Clifford BroWNWith Strings

CODE: EJC 55421

The complete classic album Clifford Brown With Strings, one of the most lyrical albums in the trumpeter’s career and an indisputable jazz classic. Plus 6 bonus tracks.


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KeNNy Burrell A Night at the Vanguard

CODE: EJC 55561

This release contains Kenny Burrell’s complete original LP A Night at the Vanguard, presenting the guitarist in a trio format with Richard Davis and Roy Haynes performing at the Village Vanguard, in New York, on September 16-17, 1959. Four extra tunes from the same engagement have been added here as a bonus.includes 12 page booklet14 tracks - 64:00 min.


The release presents the complete classic album After Midnight plus4 bonus tracks. Featuring Willie Smith, Harry Edison, Stuff Smith & Juan Tizol.


Nat KiNG Cole trioThe Complete After Midnight Sessions

CODE: EJC 55405


dave BruBeCKJazz Goes to Junior College

CODE: EJC 55516

This release presents the complete original 1957 album Jazz Goes to Junior College, by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, featuring Paul Desmond, Norman Bates and Joe Morello. As a bonus, two rare performances taped at the University of California in Berkeley by the previous formation of the quartet.

includes 16-pages booklet7 tracks - 68:09 min.

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dave BruBeCK QuartetTime Out

CODE: EJC 55446

This release presents the original classic album Time Out in its enti-rety, one of the best selling jazz albums of all time, and, as a bonus, the complete album Brubeck Time, which was the first Brubeck LP recorded in the studio.

includes 20-pages booklet15 tracks - 78:32 min.

2 lPs oN 1 Cdal CoHN / Bill PerKiNS & riCHie KaMuCaThe Brothers

CODE: EJC 55512

The complete original 1955 album The Brothers!, featuring the wonderful West Coast frontline of Al Cohn, Bill Perkins and Richie Kamuca. This CD also includes all of the tunes recor-ded during those sessions that were originally excluded from the LP, as well as a splendid complete quintet session that also features Perkins and Kamuca.includes 12 page booklet / 21 tracks - 74:50 min.


JoHN ColtraNeColtrane Jazz

CODE: EJC 55479

The complete original album Coltrane Jazz, which was Trane’s subsequent album following the remarkable Giant Steps. All other existing quartet recordings by Coltrane with Wynton Kelly (4 tracks) have been added here as a bonus.

includes 8 page booklet14 tracks -72:17 min.


JoHN ColtraNeBlue Train

CODE: EJC 55423

This release includes the complete album Blue Train, plus four bonus tracks showcasing Coltrane’s genius on several sessions from the same period and with similar personnel.



JoHN ColtraNeDown Beat’s 1958 Albums

CODE: EJC 55429

Contains the complete classic albums Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane and Soultrane, both of which received 5 stars in their Down Beat reviews.


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John CoLTRAnE & ThELonious MonKComplete Studio Recordings - Master Takes

CODE: EJC 55415

The complete studio master takes by the Thelonious Monk quartet and septet featuring John Coltrane. Plus 2 bonus tracks: a long blues performance from the same session and an outstanding alternate take of “Off Minor”. includes 12 page booklet11 tracks - 79:12 min.

John CoLTRAnE quARTETwith Red Garland Complete Recordings

CODE: EJC 55420

This releases includes the complete sessions by the JohnColtrane Quartet with Red Garland on piano. Originally issued on many different albums, this is the first time this body of music is presented alone on one edition.

includes 16 page booklet CD 1: 9 tracks - 63:22 min.CD 2: 7 Tracks - 60:40 min. CD 3: 9 tracks - 68:41 min.

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John CoLTRAnEAfrica / Brass

CODE: EJC 55538

This edition releases the complete original LP Africa / Brass plus all of the music from its sequel The Africa Brass Sessions, Vol. 2. Featuring John Coltrane (t & ss), McCoy Tyner (p), Reggie Workman (b) & Elvin Jones (d). All tracks orchestrated & conducted by Eric Dolphy.

includes 12 page booklet / 7 tracks -74:58 min.

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MiLEs DAvis & MiLT JACKsonComplete Recordings

CODE: EJC 55440

This release contains Miles Davis and Milt Jackson’s complete recor-ded collaborations both live and in the studio. As a bonus, two fur-ther examples of Miles playing with vibraphonists, and a ultra rare Birland broadcast with Don Elliot appearing here on CD for the first time ever!

includes 16 page booklet.CD 1: 8 tracks - 72:24 min. - CD 2: 11 tracks - 72:43 min.

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MiLEs DAvis quinTET John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers& Philly Joe Jones Complete Studio Recordings

CODE: EJC 55406

The real complete studio masters by the quintet, reunited FOR THE FIRST TIME ON ONE SET! Includes the complete al-bums The New Miles Davis Quintet, Workin’, Steamin’, Relaxin’, Cookin’ and ‘Round About Midnight.CD 1: 12 tracks - 68: 51 min. CD 2: 12 tracks - 69: 41 min.CD 3: 11 tracks - 67: 40 min. CD 4: 9 tracks - 66: 27 min.

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MiLEs DAvisSomeday My Prince Will Come

CODE: EJC 55532

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The complete album Someday My Prince Will Come, which was the only studio LP made by the formation of the Miles Davis Quintet featuring Hank Mobley on tenor sax. To the 6 original tracks on the original LP, we have added 2 selections from the same sessions, as well as versions of 2 of the album`s tunes recorded live by the same group at the Blackhawk, in San Francisco.includes 12 page booklet. 10 tracks - 70:07 min.

MiLEs DAvisAt Carnegie Hall

CODE: EJC 55533

The complete original album Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall, which was the only live performance recorded by Miles with the Gil Evans Orchestra. All of the other music taped during the concert has been added here, as well as, for comparison, the existing studio versions of the David-Evans tunes performed at Carnegie Hall.includes 20 page bookletCD 1: 6 tracks - 43:27 min. / CD 2: 9 tracks - 69:01 min.

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2-CD sET BLossoM DEARiEOnce Upon A Summertime + My Gentleman Friend

CODE: EJC 55458

Contains two outstanding albums by singer Blossom Dearie in their entirety: Once Upon a Summertime and My Gentleman Friend. A trio version by Dearie of one of the tunes from Once Upon a Summertime has been added as a bonus.includes 8 page booklet23 tracks - 72:48 min.

CODE: EJC 55537

ERiC DoLPhy & BooKER LiTTLEAt the Five Spot - Complete Edition

The complete recordings by the Eric Dolphy Quintet with Booker Little made live at the Five Spot Café in 1961. It became legendary because both musicians died at a tender age soon after.Featuring: Eric Dolphy (as,bc & fl), Booker Little (tp), Mal Waldron (p), Richard Davis (b) & Ed Blackwell (d).includes 20 page booklet. CD 1: 5 tracks - 67:42 min. / CD 2: 5 tracks - 74:42 min

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CODE: EJC 55546

ERiC DoLPhy quinTET In Europe - The Complete 1961Copenhagen Concerts

All of the music recorded by the Eric Dolphy Quartet in Denmark on September 6 & 8, 1961, which originally appeared on three separate LPs: Eric Dolphy in Europe Vols. 1 to 3. Further versions of Laura, When Lights Are Low and 52nd Street Theme, recorded a few days earlier in Sweden, have been added here as a bonus.includes 16 page booklet. / CD 1: 7 tracks - 72:40 min. / CD 2: 8 tracks - 75:38 min

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John CoLTRAnELive at the Village Vanguard

CODE: EJC 55547

The complete original LP Coltrane Live at the Village Vanguard, which was Trane’s first official “live” album. Coltrane is joined here on two tunes by the wonderful Eric Dolphy (b-cl), veteran sidemen McCoy Tyner (p), Elvin Jones (d) and Jimmy Garrison & Reggie Workman (b).

includes 16 page booklet.6 tracks - 71:34 min.

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John CoLTRAnE & MiLT JACKsonBags & Trane

CODE: EJC 55460

The release presents the complete original classic 1959 albumBags & Trane. As a bonus, two outstanding blues by Coltrane recorded in a piano-less trio with Earl May and Art Taylor.



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John CoLTRAnETenor Conclave

CODE: EJC 55517

The complete classic album Tenor Conclave, an extraordinary work that brought together four of the best jazz tenor saxophonists ever: Coltrane, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, and Hank Mobley. As a bonus, another tenor encoun-ter feat. Coltrane, this time with swing legend Paul Quinichette.

includes 16 page booklet 8 tracks - 76:28 min.

2 LPs on 1 CD


John CoLTRAnEColtrane Plays the Blues

CODE: EJC 55523

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This release includes the complete original album Coltrane Plays the Blues, a thematic LP consisting of 6 tunes based on the blues. Another tunedrecorded during that session and 4 extra blues from the same period have benn added as a bonus.


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DuKE ELLinGTonAt the Bal Masque

CODE: EJC 55504

This release presents the complete original albumAt the Bal Masque. As a bonus to this album, a rarely heard 1960 Ellington small group session in its entirety (12 tracks)


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Duke ellington & Johnny hoDgesSide by Side

CODE: EJC 55459

This CD presents the complete original classic album Side by Side. Six tracks from Hodges’ following session, presenting very similar personnel and format, have been added as a bonus.


Duke ellington & Johnny hoDgesBack to Back

CODE: EJC 55449

This release contains the complete Duke Ellington sextet albumBack to Back, which is dedicated to the blues form. Also there have been added 9 bonus tracks from Ellington’s sessions recorded during the same period.


Duke ellington & his orchestraSuch Sweet Thunder

CODE: EJC 55416

The complete original album Such Sweet Thunder, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s musical vision of the works of William Shakespeare. As a bonus 3 extra tracks from the same sessions that were not included on the original LP.


Duke ellington feat. Mahalia JacksonBlack, Brown and Beige

CODE: EJC 55430

This release presents the complete original classic album Black, Brown and Beige with Mahalia Jackson’s poignant voice backed by the Ellington orchestra. As a bonus, 3 vocal related Ellington works.includes 16 page booklet9 tracks - 78:42 min.

Duke ellingtonPiano in the Background

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It releases Ellington´s complete original album Piano in the Background, a revision by the Duke of some of his greatest hits, most of which showcase him as a piano soloist. As a bonus, the complete four-movement Suite Thursday.


CODE: EJC 55521

Duke ellingtonPiano in the Foreground

CODE: EJC 55551

The complete original Duke Ellington album Piano in theForeground, one of the few occasions on which Duke devoted a whole album to his trio playing. As a bonus, two complete Ellington trio sessions from 1957 and three further titles froma 1953 session in the same format.


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Duke ellington & count BasieBattle Royal

CODE: EJC 55544

The complete original album Battle Royal - Duke Ellington Meets Count Basie which was the only collaboration ever recorded by both legendary big band leaders. The Duke Ellington Orchestra is heard on the right channel and the Count Basie Orchestra is heard on the left channel.


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Bill evans trioWaltz For Debby

CODE: EJC 55534

The complete original album Waltz For Debby, the second of two original LPs culled from the celebrated 1961 Village Vanguard sessions by the Bill Evans Trio (the first one was Sunday at the Village Vanguard). This would also be the last recordings by this formation with:Scott LaFaro (b), and Paul Motian (d)


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Bill evans trioExplorations

CODE: EJC 55542

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It presents Explorations, Bill Evans´ fourth album as a leader and the second studio album by the legendary Evans trio with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian. Plus the only two existing live versions by this trio of tunes from the album and 3 alternate takes.


Bill evans trioThe Village Vanguard Sessions

CODE: EJC 55564

All surviving complete performances from the legendary 1961 Village Vanguard sets by the Bill Evans Trio presented in chronological order.Bill Evans (p), Scott Lafaro (b), Paul Motian (dr).


Bill evans trioSunday at the Village Vanguard

CODE: EJC 55535

Included here in its entirety, Sunday at the Village Vanguard, wasthe first of the two original LPs culled from the celebrated 1961Village Vanguard sessions by the Bill Evans Trio ( the second was Waltz For Debby). This would also be the last recordings by this formation with Scott LaFaro (b), and Paul Motian (d)includes 20 page booklet12 tracks - 76:31 min.

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CODE: EJC 55476

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The complete classic Tal Farlow album Tal, which presents the guitarist in a trio format backed by Eddie Costa on piano and Vinnie Burke on bass. Seven quartet recordings from 1958 have been added as a bonus.


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CODE: EJC 55480

ella fitZgeralD Mack The Knife - Ella in Berlin

The complete original LP Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife, a celebrated performance at the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin, Germany, in 1960. As a bonus, a complete rarely heard live performance taped in July 1959, plus two 1956 tracks recorded live at the Hollywood Bowl. includes 12 page booklet20 tracks - 70:57 min.

CODE: EJC 55500

ella fitZgeralDSings the George & Ira Gershwin Song Book

The complete classic 5-LP set Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George& Ira Gershwin Song Book. As a bonus, Ella’s complete first attempt at recording a Gershwin song book, the 1950 10” LP Ella Sings Gershwin.

includes 24 page booklet.cD 1: 20 tracks-78:46 min. cD 2: 24 tracks - 77:40 min.cD 3: 24 tracks - 76:20 min.

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ella fitZgeralDSings the Duke Ellington Song Book

CODE: EJC 55426

The complete Ella Fitzgerald vocal sides from the celebrated 2 double albums presenting her singing the music of Duke Ellington. The first CD of our edition contains the complete small group sides including Ben Webster, while the second in-cludes all-of the big band numbers.

includes 16 page bookletcD 1: 19 tracks - 78:53 min.- cD 2: 18 tracks - 77:47 min.

Ella FITZGERalD Sings the Cole Porter Song Book

CODE: EJC 55454

This edition presents the complete classic double album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book, the first of the celebrated song books recorded by Ella and one of the best vocal jazz albums ever made, inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000.

Includes 20 page booklet.CD 1: 16 tracks - 53:52 min. CD 2: 20 tracks - 73:28 min.

Ella FITZGERalD & louIs aRmsTRonGElla & Louis

CODE: EJC 55417

This release contains the complete original LP Ella & Louis, presenting both exceptional artists backed by splendid musicians like Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Buddy Rich & Louie Bellson. As a bonus, five songs from the sequel, Ella & Louis Again.

Includes 12 page booklet16 tracks - 78:37 min.

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Ella FITZGERalD & louIs aRmsTRonGPorgy & Bess

CODE: EJC 55427

This release contains the complete classic version of Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess by Ella and Louis, one of the true gems of jazz history, plus 2 rarely heard live duets recorded at the Hollywood Bowl in 1956.


Ella FITZGERalD Feat. sTan GETZ Like Someone In Love

CODE: EJC 55465

The original album Like Someone in Love presenting Ella Fitzgerald and featuring the inimitable Stan Getz on tenor sax. Four tracks completing the album’s sessions have been added here, as well as a Stan Getz quartet ver-sion of the title track recorded the previous year.

Includes 8 page booklet 20 tracks - 70:47 min.

Ella FITZGERalD with maRTy PaIChElla Swings Lightly

CODE: EJC 55470

This edition presents the complete classic album Ella Swings Lightly, which was the first of Ella Fitzgerald’s very few collaborations with the great conductor and arranger Marty Paich.

Includes 12 page booklet.24 tracks - 69:05 min.

Ella FITZGERalDElla Swings Brightly with Nelson

CODE: EJC 55531

The complete classic album Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson, which was the first of Ella Fitzgerald´s various collaborations with Nelson Riddle. All the music recorded during these sessions has been inclu-ded as a bonus (adding 7 tracks to the 12 on the original LP) plus 2 rare tunes from their initial 1959 collaboration.

Includes 12 page booklet / 21 tracks - 62:39 min.

Ella FITZGERalDClap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!

CODE: EJC 55553

The complete classic album Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! which coupled two superb small groups sessions. As a bonus, 4 more studio tracks by Ella backed by Levy plus a complete live 1954 performance.


RED GaRlanD The 1956 Triow/ Paul ChamBERs & art TayloR

CODE: EJC 55402

This CD reunites all of the trio studio recordings made by Red Garland in 1956, featuring Paul Chambers and Art Taylor. It comprises the complete album A Garland of Red.


ERRoll GaRnER Other Voices

CODE: EJC 55466

This release presents Garner’s complete 1957 LP Other Voices, for the FIRST TIME EVER ON CD. The album marks Garner’sdebut recording with orchestral accompaniment.


ERRoll GaRnER Swinging Solos + Soliloquy

CODE: EJC 55464

This release presents two long unavailable LPs by the greatErroll Garner, Swinging Solos and Soliloquy. The first album appearshere on CD in its complete form FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.


ERRoll GaRnER TRIoConcert by the Sea

CODE: EJC 55499

This release includes the complete classic album Concert by the Seaplus another complete live performance and the original 1954 “Misty” as bonus tracks!!


CODE: EJC 55513

sTan GETZ Stan Getz Plays

It presents Stan Getz´ complete studio album Stan Getz Plays.Featuring an all-star quintet with Jimmy Raney (g), Duke Jordan (p), Bill Crow (b) and Frank Isola (d). As a bonus, a complete session for Roost by the exact same formation taped in-between the two Stan Getz Plays recording dates.


CODE: EJC 55520

sTan GETZ Award Winner

It presents the complete original album Award Winner. Recorded in a quartet format, it showcases Getz at his best backed by a wonderful rhythm section consisting of Lou Levy on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and Stan Levey on drums.


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sTan GETZ Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio

CODE: EJC 55496

This reñease includes the complete original album Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio, widely regarded as one of the saxophonist’s finest recordings, plus a bonus track by the same band with the addition of drummer Connie Kay.


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DIZZy GIllEsPIE A Portrait of Duke Ellington

CODE: EJC 55456

Dizzy Gillespie’s complete 1960 album A Portrait of Duke Ellington, the trumpeter’s heartfelt homage to the Duke.As a bonus, three rarely heard numbers by Diz at the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival.



CODE: EJC 55419

Jimmy giuffre 7 Pieces

This release contains the trio’s complete studio album 7 Pieces, Featuring Jimmy Giuffre, Jim Hall and Red Mitchell or Buddy Clarkon bass. Includes the trio’s 1959 Rome performance (with impeccable sound quality) as bonus tracks.


CODE: EJC 55472

Benny goodman quintet & orchestraHappy Session

The complete long unavailable Benny Goodman album Happy Session, plus 7 bonus tracks. It features an all-star version of the Goodman orches-tra, including André Previn, Russ Freeman, Pepper Adams, Herb Geller, Leroy Vinnegar, Barney Kessel and Shelly Manne.


CODE: EJC 55506

Benny goodman quintet & orchestraBenny Rides Again!

This release presents the complete long unavailable Benny Goodman album Benny Rides Again! Various alternate takes as well as other tunes (including three additional quintet tracks) from the same sessions have been included here as a bonus.


dexter gordon Blows Hot And Cool

CODE: EJC 55473

The complete original album Dexter Blows Hot and Cool. Recordedin 1955, it features Gordon in a quartet an quintet format. As a bonus, we have added most of Gordon’s previous session, recorded in a quartet format with Kenny Drew on piano.


dexter gordon The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon

CODE: EJC 55505

Includes the complete original 1960 album The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon. As a bonus, six out of the seven tracks from an interesting Gordon session recorded five years earlier.


stéphane grappeLLi quartet Improvisations

CODE: EJC 55493

The complete 1956 album Improvisations featuring the exceptional jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli in a quartet format. Includes 13 bonus tracks also featuring the violinist in a quartet set recorded two years before Improvisations and also consisting of a variety of standard tunes.includes 8 page booket 27 tracks - 76:37 min.

Jim haLL trioThe Complete “Jazz Guitar”

CODE: EJC 55494

This edition presents the integral session with complete tunes FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. As a bonus, four interesting tunes featuring Hall with pianist and composer John Lewis: a 1957 duet and three 1960 quartet recordings.


coLeman haWKins Encounters Ben Webster. The Complete Session

CODE: EJC 55434

This CD contains the complete classic album Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster, as well as the other six tunes from the session, originally issued on other Hawkins’ albums and long out of print anthologies. As a bonus, 4 tracks from sessions recorded on both the previous and the same day by each saxophonist alone with the same rhythm section.

includes 12 page booklet / 17 tracks - 78:41 min.

coLeman haWKins Night Hawk + Very Saxy

CODE: EJC 55501

This release presents two outstanding studio albums made by Coleman Hawkins in 1959-60 in their entirety. Both Night Hawk and Very Saxy pair Hawk with fellow tenor saxophonist Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis.


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coLeman haWKins The 1959-60 Studio Quartets

CODE: EJC 55478

The two outstanding quartet studio albums made by Coleman Hawkins in 1959-60 in their entirety: Coleman Hawkins with the Red Garland Trio & At Ease with Coleman Hawkins, on which he is accompanied by another great pianist: Tommy Flanagan.


CODE: EJC 55530

coLeman haWKinsThe Hawk Relaxes

The complete original album The Hawk Relaxes, a quintet session which paired the great Coleman Hawkins with guitarist Kenny Burrell and bassist Ron Carter. Another quintet album featuring Hawk with Burrell, Soul, has been added as a bonus.


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CODE: EJC 55522

earL hines & Benny carterSwingin’ the 20s

The original LP Swingin´the ´20s consisting of an astounding quartetcollaboration by Benny Carter (as & tp), Earl Hines (p), Leroy Vinnegar (b) & Shelly Manne (d). As a bonus, the long unavailable LP Livin´ with the Blues. Both LPs conform the complete discography of Carter and Hines together.


CODE: EJC 55511

fLetcher hendersonThe Fletcher Henderson Story - A Study in Frustration

The complete original Columbia 4-LP set The Fletcher Henderson Story - A Study in Frustration. This was the first LP collection to compile the best works of a Fletcher Henderson who, by the early 1960s, had fallen into obscurity. This set puts together all of the masterpieces present on the original collection.includes 24 page booklet74 tracks - 221:11 min.

BiLLie hoLiday Lady in Satin

CODE: EJC 55428

This release contains the classic original album Lady in Satin in its entirety. It marks Holiday’s last big hit and her second to last album ever.As a bonus, 8 ballads from 1955, 1957 & 1958 sessions.


2 Lps on 1 cd

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CODE: EJC 55524

BiLLie hoLidaySongs For Distingue Lovers

It contains two complete albums by Billie Holiday:Songs fos Distingué Lovers and Body and Soul, as well as an additional song from the same sessions. Billie Holiday (voc),Ben Webster (ts), Harry “Sweets” Edison (tp), Barney Kessel (g), among others.


2 Lps on 1 cd

INCLUDES 4BONUS TRACKS

FREDDIE HUBBARD Open Sesame

CODE: EJC 55492

The complete LP Open Sesame, Freddie Hubbard’s first album as aleader. As a bonus, 4 tracks recorded by Hubbard which mark hisonly existing encounter with tenor saxophonist Walter Benton(They belong to Benton’s LP Out of This World).


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CODE: EJC 55539

HELEN HUmES‘Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-Ness If I Do

It presents the complete original album ´Tain´t Nobody´s Biz-ness If I Do which showcases Helen Humes backed by an all-star group including Benny Carter, Frank Rosolino, Teddy Edwards and Shelly Manne. As a bonus, the album Songs I Like to Sing! Featuring Humes with Ben Webster and Art Pepper (arr. by Marty Paich).


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2 LPs ON 1 CD

mILT jACKSON Plenty, Plenty Soul

CODE: EJC 55413

Contains Milt Jackson’s complete album Plenty, Plenty Soul,plus two of the three sessions from his LP Ballads & Blues.

Includes 12 page boolet10 tracks - 72:05 min.

AHmAD jAmAL Jamal at the Penthouse

CODE: EJC 55463

This release compiles the long unavailable complete LPJamal at the Penthouse. As a bonus, another complete LP by Jamal: Count Em 88 ‘, as well as trio versions of “Ahmad’s Blues” and “Seleritus”, the two Jamal compositions from Jamal at the Penthouse.


ETTA jONES Don’t Go to Strangers + Something Nice

CODE: EJC 55540

The complete original Etta Jones album, Don´t Go to Strangers.As a bonus, her subsequent LP Something Nice.Frank Wess (ts & fl), Richard Wyands (p), Skeeter Best (g), George Duvivier (b) & Ron Haynes (d).


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2 LPs ON 1 CD

HANK jONES The Talented Touch

CODE: EJC 55475

The complete original LP The Talented Touch by Hank Jones, featuring Barry Galbraith, Milt Hinton & Osie Johnson. As a bonus, there have been included 13 tracks featuring Hank Jones solos from a group of sessions made by the exact same personnel.


CODE: EJC 55448

QUINCy jONES The Birth of a Band

The complete seminal Quincy Jones albums The Birth of a Band and its sequel. Featuring the 1959 Quincy Jones orchestra with Harry Sweets Edison, Clark Terry, Jimmy Cleveland, Zoot Sims, Benny Golson & Phil Woods, among many other stars.


RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK We Free Kings + Triple Threat

CODE: EJC 55562

This edition presents saxophone magician Roland Kirk’s complete original album We Free Kings. It showcases him in a quartet format with two outstandings rhythm sections. As a further bonus, Kirk`s complete debut album as a leader, Triple Threat.


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2 LPs ON 1 CDGENE KRUPA, LIONEL HAmPTON & TEDDy WILSONThe Complete 1955 Session

The one and only quartet session by Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton and Teddy Wilson without Benny Goodman, presented here in its entirety and FOR THE FIRST TIME EvER ON CD.


CODE: EJC 55519

HAROLD LANDThe Fox

Harold Land´s complete original 1959 quintet album The Fox, one of his really true masterpieces as a leader. As a bonus, another quintet album by Land, Take Aim. Featuring: Harold Land (ts), Dupree Bolton (tp), Elmo Hope (p), Herbie Lewis (b) & Frank Butler (d).


CODE: EJC 55441

PEGGy LEE Black Coffee & Dream Street

This CD contains the complete sessions from Peggy Lee’s two celebrated albums Black Coffee and Dream Street, marking the first time ever that either of these LPs is released with all of the tracks from its studio dates! Includes 3 tracks from the same sessions but not issued on the original LP.


2 LPs ON 1 CD 2 LPs ON 1 CD

CODE: EJC 55469

mICHEL LEGRAND & mILES DAvIS Legrand Jazz + Ascenseur Pour L´Echafaud

CODE: EJC 55433

Michel Legrand‘s album Legrand Jazz in its entirety, which was his first recorded collaboration with Miles Davis. As a bonus, the complete original Miles Davis suite for the soundtrack to the French film Ascenseur Pour L’ Echafaud.


jOHN LEWIS Improvised Meditations & Excursions

CODE: EJC 55451

This edition contains John Lewis’ complete 1959 album ImprovisedMeditations and Excursions, in which the pianist abandoned his typical MJQ lineup to play relaxed trio pieces.


CODE: EJC 55509

jACQUES LOUSSIERThe Original Play Bach vols. 1 & 2

This edition compiles the first two volumes of Play Bach for THE FIRST TIME EvER ON A SINGLE SET. This is the music that gained Loussier his much-deserved fame.

Includes 12 page booklet 20 tracks -72:31 min.

2 LPs ON 1 CD

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INCLUDES 2BONUS TRACKS INCLUDES 13

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CODE: EJC 55515

jUNIOR mANCEJunior

Junior Mance´s complete 1959 album Junior, which marks the pianist´s first album as a leader. Featuring: Junior Mance (p),Ray Brown (b) & Lex Humphries (d).


INCLUDES 3 BONUS TRACKS

Carmen mcrae Sings Lover Man and Other Billie Holiday Classics

CODE: EJC 55543

The complete original LP Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man and otherBillie Holiday Classics, a McRae´s tribute to the great Lady Day. As a bonus, the complete original LP Carmen McRae and two additional tunes. Featuring: Carmen McRae (voc), Nat Adderley (cornet),Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis (ts) and among others.


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Charles mIngus Blues & Roots

CODE: EJC 55474

Charles Mingus’ complete original album Blues & Roots, which was almost entirely based on the blues. As a bonus, seven master takes and the alternate to the blues recorded during a rare studio session produced by Mingus in 1957 for one of his favorite sidemen, Shafi Hadi.


2 lPs On 1 CD

Charles mIngusPithecantropus Erectus + The Clown

CODE: EJC 55437

Two of Charles Mingus’ most celebrated albumsin their entirety: Pithecanthropus Erectus and The Clown.


Charles mIngusTijuana Moods

CODE: EJC 55438

The complete original classic album Tijuana Moods, featuring an all star group including Jimmy Knepper, Curtis Porter, and the greatly underrated trumpeter Clarence Shaw.


Charles mIngus feat. BIll eVans East Coasting

CODE: EJC 55471

This CD presents the complete original album East Coasting, featuring an all-star group with Jimmy Knepper, Bill Evans, Clarence Shaw and Curtis Porter. As a bonus, the Mingus’ superb “Revelations” recorded a couple of months earlier, plus 3 three further tracks.


2 lPs On 1 CD

CODE: EJC 55508

Charles mIngusPresents Charles Mingus

The celebrated Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus, which appears here in its entirety along with two additional tracks that complete the session. The band consists of a pianoless quartet with Ted Curson (tp), Eric Dolphy (as), Mingus (b) and Dannie Richmond (d).Includes 16 page booklet6 tracks - 68:56 min.

CODE: EJC 55510

Charles mIngus Mingus Revisited + Jazz Portraits - Mingus In Wonderland

The complete original Charles Mingus album Mingus Revisited - alsoissued as Pre-Bird. As a bonus the complete LP Jazz Portraits - Mingus in Wonderland, recorded live at New York’s Nonagon Jazz Gallery.

Includes 16 page booklet12 tracks - 79:23. min

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Blue mItChell Blue’s Mood - The Legendary Quartet Sessions

CODE: EJC 55491

The complete original LP Blue’s Moods, Blue Mitchell’s first entirely quartet album. Featuring Wynton Kelly (p), Sam Jones (b) and Roy Brooks (d). As a bonus, all of Mitchell’s other existing quartet recordings with the exception of his participation as a sideman on Bobby Timmons’ 1960 album Soul Time.


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thelOnIOus mOnk trIO Complete 1951-1954 Recordings

CODE: EJC 55495

Featuring Percy Heath, Al McKibbon, Max Roach and Art Blakey.An splendid corpus of trio settings by the enigmatic Monk, playing his own compositions. Includes Monk’s first version of “Blue Monk”!! .


Wes mOntgOmery / CannOnBall aDDerley & The Poll Winners

CODE: EJC 55482

The complete classic album Cannonball Adderley & the Poll Winners, which showcases Cannonball and Wes Montgomery. A rare five-track session by Jon Hendricks –that also features the altoist and guitarist– has been included here in its entirety.

Includes 12 page booklet.12 tracks - 63:21 min.

CODE: EJC 55549

Wes mOntgOmerySo Much Guitar!

Wes Montgomery´s complete classic album So Much Guitar! Featuring Wes in a memorable quintet set with Hank Jones (p), Ron Carter (b), Lex Humphries (d) and Ray Barretto (cga).As a bonus, the complete LP The Montgomery Brothers in Canada.


2 lPs On 1 CD

PenguIn guIDe tO JaZZ

CODE:EJC 55550

Wes mOntgOmery & mIlt JaCksOnBags Meets Wes

The complete classic album Bags Meets Wes, which marked the onlyrecorded encounter between Wes Montgomery and Milt Jackson.As a bonus, the entire album George Shearing and the Montgomery Brothers, another “encounter” album, this one pairs the guitarist and his brothers with the fantastic George Shearing.


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gerry mullIgan & thelOnIOus mOnk Mulligan Meets Monk

CODE: EJC 55431

This CD contains all known music from the celebrated session reuniting Gerry Mulligan and Thelonious Monk. As a bonus, a long live version of ”Now’s the Time” recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1955.


2 lPs On 1 CD

InCluDes 2 BOnus traCks






CODE: EJC 55507

gerry mullIgan & Paul DesmOnDBlues In Time

The complete original LP Blues in Time, the first of only twostudio quartet collaborations between Gerry Mulligan andPaul Desmond. An additional version of Mulligan’s “Linefor Lyons” by Paul Desmond’s quartet with Don Elliott has been added as a bonus.


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thelOnIOus mOnk OrChestra At Town Hall

CODE: EJC 55525

The complete original album The Thelonious Monk Orchestraat Town Hall, as well as all other surviving music from that 1959concert. Thelonious Monk (p), Donald Byrd (tp), Charlie Rouse (ts), Pepper Adams (bs), among others.


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oliver nelson & eric dolphy Complete Recordings

CODE: EJC 55555

Nelson and Dolphy combined their superb talents on just four albums, all of them recorded in 1960-1961. All four LPs are included here in their entirety in chronological order. The albums consist of Nelson’s Screamin’ the Blues and The Blues and the Abstract Truth, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis’ Trane Whistle and Nelson & Dolphy’s Straight Ahead.

includes 24 page booklet cd 1: 12 tracks - 72:58 min. / cd 2: 12 tracks -73:49 min.

AnitA o’dAy Trav’lin’ Light

CODE: EJC 55528

The complete 1961 original album Trav´lin´ Light on which Anita O´Day paid tribute to the great Billie Holiday. As a bonus her previous album, Waiter, Make Mine Blues. Anita O´Day (vocals on all tracks).

includes 16 page booklet 24 tracks – 78:13 min.

chArlie pArker Great Quartet & Quintets

CODE: EJC 55439

This set contains Charlie Parker’s best small band studio recordings from his later period. These outstanding tracks have the finest sound quality of Bird’s entire discography! Included are two superlative quartet sessions, as well as his last quintet studio reunions with Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie.


chArlie pArker Jazz at Massey Hall

The complete widely celebrated Massey Hall concert appears here in the actual order of performance and without the added bass and echo which darkened the sound quality of some issues. As a bonus, the master take of “Bass-ically Speaking”, recorded at a New York studio, which was originally included by Mingus as part of the Massey Hall concert.includes 16 page booklet / 15 tracks - 77:32 min.

chArlie pArker Plays Cole Porter

Our edition presents, for the first time ever on CD, the complete original 1955 LP in its original track order (tracks 1-9), and with its original cover and liner notes. Plus seven bonus tracks consisting of additional studio versions of Porter songs by Bird, including one extra alternate take from the original LP session.includes 12 page booklet16 tracks - 76:50 min.

Art pepper Meets the Rhythm Section

CODE: EJC 55412

This CD contains two complete albums showcasing Art Pepper in a quartet setting: Meets the Rhythm Section, featuring Miles Davis’ legendary rhythm section of Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones, and The Marty Paich Quartet.


2 lps on 1 cd

Art pepperGettin’ Together

The complete original Art Pepper album Gettin’ Together, following the trend of his earlier LP, Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section. A complete quintet session featuring Bill Perkins and Jimmy Rowles has been added as a bonus.


CODE: EJC 55489

Art pepperIntensity

The complete original Art Pepper album Intensity, recorded in a quartet format. This was Pepper’s last album as a leader before his long imprisonment. As a bonus, 5 bonus tracks from a studio session made three years before Intensity.


CODE: EJC 55447

oscAr peterson A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra

This release contains the complete original album A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra, featuring the Oscar Peterson trio’s tribute to the master singer. Also included are other songs performed by the Peterson Trio that were regulary featured in Sinatra’s repertoire. includes 12 page booklet25 tracks - 76:56 min.

CODE: EJC 55488

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oscAr peterson The Jazz Soul of Oscar Peterson + Porgy & Bess

CODE: EJC 55483

The complete original album The Jazz Soul of Oscar Peterson, which presents the great Peterson trio with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen per-forming a variety of standard tunes. The same personnel is heard on the bonus album Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess, added here in its entirety.


2 lps on 1 cd

oscAr peterson trioThe Complete Cole Porter Songbooks

CODE: EJC 55461

This CD presents the complete original album Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook, by the Oscar Peterson trio with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen. For this extended edition, there’ve been added 13 further Porter compositions recorded by Peterson on various occasions.


CODE: EJC 55529

oscAr peterson trioPut on a Happy Face + Something Warm

The 2 LPs contained here in its entirety, Put on a Happy Face and Something Warm , were culled from the1961 Chicago’s London House live sessions. Both albums feature Peterson with Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums.


2 lps on 1 cd

Bud powell Jazz Giant

CODE: EJC 55422

The complete album Jazz Giant, widely regarded as one of the best of Bud Powell’s career. As a bonus, a complete 1951 piano solo session featuring two of the Powell’s best known compositions: ”Hallucinations” and ”Parisian Thoroughfare” , plus some more extra numbers (12 tracks)


4 lps on 2 cd

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CODE: EJC 55526

oscAr peterson trioThe Sound of the Trio

This CD contains the complete original album The Sound of the Trio, which was the second of 4 LPs culled from Chicago’s London House live sessions. Further titles from the same sessions have been added as a bonus.



CODE: EJC 55527

oscAr peterson trioThe Trio - Live From Chicago

This CD contains the complete original album The Trio - Live from Chicago, which was the first of 4 LPs culled from the 1961 Chicago’s London House live sessions. Further titles from the same sessions have been added as a bonus.



Featuring:Dizzy GillespieBud PowellCharles Mingus& Max Roach


FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CD

BuD pOwEll The Complete RCA Sessions

CODE: EJC 55432

This release contains the complete original albums Strictly Powell and Swingin’ with Bud, two of his last American releases prior to his departure to Europe in 1959.

Includes 16 page booklet22 tracks -79:43 min.

DjaNgO REINHaRDT Complete Solo Guitar and Duet Recordings

CODE: EJC 55455

This 2CD-set presents all of Django’s rare outstanding solo recordings, as well as all of his duets with other musicians, whether recorded live or in the studio. Among the latter are Django’s only existing recordings playing violin!!

Includes 12 page bookletCD 1: 20 tracks - 70:42 Min. / CD 2: 27 tracks - 78:00 min.

2 lps ON 1 CD 2-CD SET

DjaNgO REINHaRDT Genius of Improvisation

CODE: EJC 55503

The true jazz music which inspired Woody Allen’s Sweet &Lowdown movie. More than 142 minutes of 24 bit highresolution remastered music.

CD 1: 24 tracks 72:31 min.CD 2: 24 tracks - 72:13 min.

2-CD SET

DjaNgO REINHaRDT Plays the Blues

CODE: EJC 55462

Django Reinhardt’s interpretations of the blues compiled here for thefIRST TIME EvER On OnE SET! The collection includes both studio and live recordings and presents them in chronological order.

Includes 12-page bookletCD 1: 26 tracks - 79:40 min. / CD 2: 25 tracks - 79:26 min.

DjaNgO REINHaRDT Plays the Music of Gershwin & Ellington

CODE: EJC 55444

All of Django’s recordings of songs by the great American composers George Gershwin and Duke Ellington. Compiled from various sessions in Django’s discography, these selections feature a wide variety ofaccompamists and arrangements. Includes 12 page booklet.25 tracks - 77:57 min.

DjaNgO REINHaRDTPlays the Music of Porter & Kern

CODE: EJC 55445

All of Django’s recordings of songs by the great American com-posers Cole Porter and Jerome Kern. Compiled from various sessions in Django’s discography, these selections feature a wide variety of accompamists and arrangements. Plus 6 bonus tracks with songs by Irving Berlin

Includes 12 page booklet / 27 tracks - 78:31 min.

2-CD SET

CODE:EJC 55514

Max ROaCH plus FourQuiet as It’s Kept + Parisian Sketches

The complete original album Quiet as It´s Kept, which was awarded with 41/2 stars on Down Beat. As a bonus, Parisian Sketches, a studio LP taped the following year. Max Roach (d), Tommy Turrentine (tp), Julie Priester (tb), Stanley Turrentine (ts) & Bob Boswell (b).

Includes 12-page booklet11 tracks - 69:45 min

SONNy ROllINS Way Out West

“This album offers an unequalled opportunity on record to hear Rollins’ tenor almost isolated from any other instrument. It is exceptionally well recorded, there is no piano, Manne’s drums never intrude, and Brown in many places plays an obligato accompaniment.” - Ralph J. Gleason (Down Beat)


wayNE SHORTER quINTETIntroducing (with Wynton Kelly and Lee Morgan

CODE: EJC 55497

Includes the complete albums Introducing Wayne Shorter& Kelly Great.


2 lps ON 1 CD2 lps ON 1 CD

CODE: EJC 55418

CODE: EJC 55443

NINa SIMONE Classic Hits - The Queen of Soul-Gospel_Jazz

This outstanding set compiles nina Simone’s greatest hits from her classic period, on which her incredible vocal and exceptional jazz pia-no skills can be heard primarily in an intimate trio setting.


CODE:EJC 55541

NINa SIMONESings Ellington + At newport

The complete 1961 original albums Nina Simone Sings Ellington!& Nina Simone at Newport. nina Simone (voc & p), Al Shackman (g), Chris White (b) & Rob Hamilton (d).


CODE: EJC 55545

NINa SIMONEAt the village Gate

It contains the complete original album At the Village Gate,plus all other known music recorded during that engagement.nina Simone (voc & p), Al Shackman (g), Chris White (b) & Rob Hamilton (d).


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CODE: EJC 55467

SONNy STITT Sits in with the Oscar Peterson Trio

The complete original album Sonny Stitt Sits in with the Oscar Peterson Trio, the last of the very few preserved collaborations between the two leaders. As a bonus, three quintet songs (with Herb Ellis on guitar), as well as a complete live performance featuring them with Roy Eldridge, which was recorded at the 1957 newport Jazz festival.Includes 12 page booklet 16 tracks - 75:08 min.

CODE: EJC 55403

aRT TaTuM & BEN wEBSTER The Album

Includes the complete album Art Tatum - Ben Webster Quartet, plus, as a bonus, a selection of 5 tracks of Art Tatum on piano solo playing the same numbers.


aRT TaTuM SExTETThe Legendary 1955 Session

CODE: EJC 55409

The complete album with alternate takes + 3 bonus tracks. Tatum’s magic complemented by the skills of Harry Edison, Lionel Hampton, Barney Kessel, Red Callender & Buddy Rich.


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THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET Fontessa + No Sun in Venice

CODE: EJC 55424

This CD compiles two of The Modern Jazz Quartet’s most highly acclaimed albums in their entirety: Fontessa and No Sun In Venice (originally released under the title of One Never Knows.


TOOTs THIELEMANs QUARTETThe Soul of Toots

The complete original album The Soul of Toots Thielemans.As a bonus, two quartet sessions by Thielemans in their entirety.


VARIOUs ARTIsTs Essential Jazz Christmas

A wonderful Christmas gift by the essential figures of jazz. Featuring Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and MANY OTHERS !!

25 tracks - 70:00 min.

CODE: EJC 55490 CODE: EJC 55410

BEN wEBsTER & OscAR PETERsON Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson - The Legendary Sessions

CODE: EJC 55452

This release presents all of the Ben Webster-Oscar Peterson quartet/quintet collaborations featuring Webster as the only horn player, reunited FOR THE FiRST TiME EVER ON ONE SiNGLE SET. As a bonus, 9 tracks with Webster-Peterson collaborations in larger groups. includes 12 page booklet.

Includes 12 page bookletcD 1 : 14 tracks - 76:24 min. cD 2: 15 tracks - 66:15 min.

TEDDy wILsON TRIO wITH JO JONEsComplete Recordings

CODE: EJC 55408

Four LPs on a special 3-CD set, plus a complete bonus session with Benny Carter, Teddy Wilson and Jo Jones playing in trio format!. Outstanding trio works compiled here for THE FiRST TiME ON A SiNGLE SET!

Includes 20-page booklet - cD 1: 23 tracks - 74:47 min.cD 2: 18 tracks - 65:21 min. / cD 3: 16 tracks - 66:53 min.

LEsTER yOUNg The President Plays with the Oscar Peterson Trio

CODE: EJC 55498

The complete album reuniting Lester and Oscar, plus some tunes from the same session originally issued separately and two bonus tracks with Lester and Oscar recorded five years later.


4 LPs ON 3 cD

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2 LPs ON 1 cD




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Essential Jazz Classics Catalogue - 2012