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Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane

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by: Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane

Release Date July 01, 1991
"Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane" is a somewhat odd mixture of tracks from different Thelonious Monk recording sessions. Nonetheless, it is an essential purchase for Monk/Trane-a-philes due to the absolute brilliance of the 3 of its 6 tracks which feature the legendary Thelonious Monk/John Coltrane Quartet.

Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane are two of the most seminal figures in the history of jazz. Yet in spite of the acknowledged significance of their brief tenure together in a working band in 1957, until fairly recently there was a dearth of recorded material documenting that union. Up to the point of the release of "Discovery!- Live at the Five Spot" in 1993 (more on that later), the "Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane" ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 142
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Face to Face

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by: Kevin Eubanks

Release Date October 17, 1990
This is nice basic jazz. Some classics are played, like "that's what friends are for", "wave" -originally by A. Carlos Jobim, and "Moments aren't moments" originally by stevie wonder. Dave Grusin is on keys, Marcus Miller on Elec. Bass, Ralph McDonald on Percussion, Paulinho Braga on percussion, Buddy Williams on drums ,Ron carter on stand up bass.Kevin Eubanks does a fine job leading with electic and acoustic guitar.

CD-Charts Position 143
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Groovin' You

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by: Harvey Mason

Release Date July 23, 1999
THIS IS A GOOD BUY, WORTH EVERY PENNY. HARVEY MASON BEING THE ORIGINAL ARTIST THAT HE IS REALLY BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE IN THE LATE 70'S WITH "GROOVIN YOU", THIS JAM IS SO FUNKY AND VERY SOULFUL. GET IT

CD-Charts Position 144
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Cool Struttin'

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by: Sonny Clark

Release Date October 12, 2004
Who can say something additional about this wonder? You can taste every track with delight. You can relax with it at home; you can play it while driving, you will have a great companionship with this music; it will never let you down. It's so authentic, so frank, so good; no strange effects, sophistications or commercial tricks. No need of it. It is sold by itself perfectly, with its quality and artistry. Now there are a lot of records loaded with artificiality to trap a big mass of consumers; thanks god, the pureness of this music doesn't need any of these things; it's like Beethoven, it's 5th symphony is sold by itself. A masterpiece, never miss it.

CD-Charts Position 145
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The Great Kai & J.J.

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by: J.J. Johnson with Kai Winding

Release Date June 17, 1997
It would be difficult for me to find a recording by these guys that I didn't love...

CD-Charts Position 146
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Mr. Shing-A-Ling

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by: Lou Donaldson

Release Date January 28, 1997
This album is from 1967 same year as Lou recorded the classic "Alligator Bogaloo" and this album stands the comparison with the Bogaloo album. The only change here is that George Benson was replaced by a young Jimmy Ponder..this was actually the first time I heard Ponder when I bought the original vinyl version in 1969.Ponder is still ,sadly enough, quite unknown to the big audience..his playing here is extremely pleasing and he "lifts" the sometimes to often played "The shadow of your smile" to another level with a beautiful solo.
Idris Muhammad is recorded slightly more upfront than on the other albums which gives this recording some extra pulse and groove.Blue Mitchell on trumpet has that laid back bounce that ... Read More:

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Setting Standards

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by: Woody Shaw

Release Date February 04, 1992
This album is from 1967 same year as Lou recorded the classic "Alligator Bogaloo" and this album stands the comparison with the Bogaloo album. The only change here is that George Benson was replaced by a young Jimmy Ponder..this was actually the first time I heard Ponder when I bought the original vinyl version in 1969.Ponder is still ,sadly enough, quite unknown to the big audience..his playing here is extremely pleasing and he "lifts" the sometimes to often played "The shadow of your smile" to another level with a beautiful solo.
Idris Muhammad is recorded slightly more upfront than on the other albums which gives this recording some extra pulse and groove.Blue Mitchell on trumpet has that laid back bounce that ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 148
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The Hip Walk: Jazz Undercurrents in 60s New York

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by: Various Artists

Release Date April 24, 2007
i remember when I heard "Rock Creek Park" back in the day& was feeling the Whole Vibe.the Flutes&Grooves just Blaze out from any system you have."Happy Music" really Reflects the Tone of the Grooves on this Compilation.these are the Kind of Jams that Hit Home in the Spring&Summer.you can Cruise to these Jams!!!

CD-Charts Position 149
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His Majesty King Funk

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by: Grant Green

Release Date January 29, 2008
i remember when I heard "Rock Creek Park" back in the day& was feeling the Whole Vibe.the Flutes&Grooves just Blaze out from any system you have."Happy Music" really Reflects the Tone of the Grooves on this Compilation.these are the Kind of Jams that Hit Home in the Spring&Summer.you can Cruise to these Jams!!!

CD-Charts Position 150
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Picture This

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by: Billy Cobham

Release Date October 17, 1990
This was Billy Cobham's third release on GRP records. The other two were Warning and Power Play. Picture This is the better of the three.

With the move to GRP in 1984, Cobham embraced the digital and CD era. His first two GRP albums really pushed the digital technology, with a high dymanic range and a sharp staccato sound. Unfortunately, the music was not all that interesting and was even boring in parts.

In this third album, Cobham incorporates the new digital sound with his old style of music. The result is a nice mixture of traditional jazz, featuring Grover Washington Jr. and Randy Becker on saxes, and Cobham's electronic rhythms.

His version of Prince's Sign O' the Times is especially interesting.
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