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The Leading Man: This 1993 issued session is considered a classic for both material and performances of the various ensembles Harold Mabern put together. With the exception of DeJohnette and Carter, all the other players rotate throughout the sessions. Style and grace fill this recording.

Personnel: Harold Mabern – piano, Ron Carter – bass, Jack DeJohnette – drums, Bill Easley – alto saxophone, Bill Mobley – trumpet, Kevin Eubanks – guitar, and Pamela Baskin-Watson – vocals

Record Date: Columbia Records / November 9, 1992 – April 12, 1993

Cover: The cover is an alternate cover used for the import version of this session is currently unavailable. The U.S. release is still available.

Songs: Look On The Bright Side, Save The Best For Last, Full House, Alone Together, It’s A Lonesome Old Town, Yes And No, Moment’s Notice, Au Privave, B And B, Mercury Retro

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Jazz At The Blackhawk: The quartet that Cal Tjader kept together during 1956-57 was devoted to straight-ahead jazz. His Latin fans found ample consolation in the enjoyment of one of the most swinging groups the vibra-harpist ever led. This set was captured at The Blackhawk in San Francisco with an audience that actually got the sound and inspired the players.

Personnel: Cal Tjader – vibes, Vince Guaraldi – piano, Gene Wright – bass, Al Torre – drums

Record Date: Live at the Blackhawk, San Francisco / January 20, 1957

Songs: Bill B., Land’s End, I’ll Remember April, Blues In The Night, Thinking Of You, MJQ, I’ve Never Been In Love Before, Two For Blues Suite, When The Sun Comes Out, Lover, Come Back To Me

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Speak No Evil: This 1964 release by Wayne Shorter has been considered as one of his finer works and a “must have” for the serious collector. As he was in Miles Davis’ band at the time, this album did not receive the welcome it so deserved.

Personnel: Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone, Freddie Hubbard – trumpet, Herbie Hancock – piano, Ron Carter – bass, Elvin Jones – drums

Recorded by: Rudy Van Gelder

Record Date: Blue Note – December 24, 1964

Cover: Photograph of Wayne Shorter and his first wife, Teruka Nakagami

Songs: Witch Hunt, Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, Dance Cadaverous, Speak No Evil, Infant Eyes, Wild Flower

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Royal Flush: This album was recorded by jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd and is notable for introducing pianist Herbie Hancock in his first Blue Note session.

Personnel: Donald Byrd – trumpet, Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone, Herbie Hancock – piano, Butch Warren – bass, Billy Higgins – drums

Record Date: Blue Note – 1961

Songs: Hush, I’m A Fool To Want You, Jorgie’s, Shangri-La, 6M’s, Requiem

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Dynamic: This 1958 classic boasts the talents of the legendary Pittsburgh jazz and soul vocalist Dakota Staton. Tasteful and swinging, with an alternation between lush orchestra arrangements and intimate combo settings, the album coheres beautifully and represents Staton in fine form. This is her sophomore project on the heels of her critically acclaimed “The Late, Late Show” with an addition four previously unreleased tracks added to the re-mastered compact disc. Staton has redefined jazz singing as pure fun!

Personnel: Dakota Staton – vocal, George Shearing – piano, Harry “Sweets” Edison – trumpet, plus orchestra

Record Date: February 1958

Songs: Let Me Off Uptown, Night Mist, Anything Goes, When Sunny Gets Blue, They All Laughed, I Wonder, Say It Isn’t So Joe, Too Close For Comfort, Little Girl Blue, It Could Happen To You, Some Other Spring, Cherokee, Invitation, The Party’s Over, I’ll Remember April, The Nearness Of You

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