CD-Charts Position 121
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In Hi-Fi [Us Import]

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Stan Kenton

Release Date December 23, 1999
I bought this as an LP and played it heaps, now only 2nd or 3rd to Tropicana and Live in London but it is the essence of Kenton and much has never been played better, Southern Scandal, Painted Rythym to mention just 2! Worth the money over the Hallmark poor transfers.

CD-Charts Position 122
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Top Drawer

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Shearing/Torme

Release Date July 01, 1988
I bought this as an LP and played it heaps, now only 2nd or 3rd to Tropicana and Live in London but it is the essence of Kenton and much has never been played better, Southern Scandal, Painted Rythym to mention just 2! Worth the money over the Hallmark poor transfers.

CD-Charts Position 123
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Alone Together

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Jim Hall/Ron Carter

Release Date November 15, 2006
This recording seems to reveal something new to me everytime I listen to it. Halls seemingly effortless flow of beautiful melodic and rhytmic statements are held aloft by Carters impecable time as ideas are tossed playfully from four strings to six and then into the ether, where they hang like organic sculptures to be viewed by whomever has the patience to look a little deeper than surface level. Hall and Carter have opened a portal with this recording, that allows us to view beauty and simplicity previously unavailable in this dimension.

CD-Charts Position 124
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Oh, Good Grief!

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Vince Guaraldi

Release Date October 25, 1990
This recording seems to reveal something new to me everytime I listen to it. Halls seemingly effortless flow of beautiful melodic and rhytmic statements are held aloft by Carters impecable time as ideas are tossed playfully from four strings to six and then into the ether, where they hang like organic sculptures to be viewed by whomever has the patience to look a little deeper than surface level. Hall and Carter have opened a portal with this recording, that allows us to view beauty and simplicity previously unavailable in this dimension.

CD-Charts Position 125
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Fontessa [Us Import]

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Mjq

Release Date December 23, 1999
If, heaven forbid, I could have only one CD from my collection this would be it. The MJQ are not only intellectually challenging but are thoroughly enjoyable and foot tapping too.

This CD is no exception, recorded in 1956, it is a fine example of the group as a well-developed and integrated outfit. Fontessa the track has a great Connie Kay drum solo or should I say symbol solo in it. The ensemble playing is terrific; how well Lewis and Jackson fit together whether backing or in duet is demonstrated throughout the recording. Percy Heath's contribution is always there in the background but make no mistake background or not it is vital and keeps the group moving.

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CD-Charts Position 126
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After Dark: Jazz Ballads for the Wee Small Hours

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Various Artists

Release Date January 02, 2001
If, heaven forbid, I could have only one CD from my collection this would be it. The MJQ are not only intellectually challenging but are thoroughly enjoyable and foot tapping too.

This CD is no exception, recorded in 1956, it is a fine example of the group as a well-developed and integrated outfit. Fontessa the track has a great Connie Kay drum solo or should I say symbol solo in it. The ensemble playing is terrific; how well Lewis and Jackson fit together whether backing or in duet is demonstrated throughout the recording. Percy Heath's contribution is always there in the background but make no mistake background or not it is vital and keeps the group moving.

This CD is a great example of small group jazz in it finest ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 127
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What Is There to Say?

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Gerry Mulligan

Release Date January 25, 1994
If, heaven forbid, I could have only one CD from my collection this would be it. The MJQ are not only intellectually challenging but are thoroughly enjoyable and foot tapping too.

This CD is no exception, recorded in 1956, it is a fine example of the group as a well-developed and integrated outfit. Fontessa the track has a great Connie Kay drum solo or should I say symbol solo in it. The ensemble playing is terrific; how well Lewis and Jackson fit together whether backing or in duet is demonstrated throughout the recording. Percy Heath's contribution is always there in the background but make no mistake background or not it is vital and keeps the group moving.

This CD is a great example of small group jazz in it finest ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 128
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Take Five

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Dave Brubeck

Release Date April 01, 1998
I distinctly remember this album from my childhood many years ago my father used to play this album and most of Dave Brubeck quartet albums. I have been trying for many years to locate this album and now Amazon have brought back so many memories.

The album will go down in history as one of the greats as will most of Dave Brubeck quartet's fine music in the jazz industry. I recommend that all pure jazz lovers buy this piece of history and you will share the magic which I have felt with my father.

CD-Charts Position 129
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Vince Guaraldi Trio: Remastered

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Vince Guaraldi

Release Date February 18, 2002
I distinctly remember this album from my childhood many years ago my father used to play this album and most of Dave Brubeck quartet albums. I have been trying for many years to locate this album and now Amazon have brought back so many memories.

The album will go down in history as one of the greats as will most of Dave Brubeck quartet's fine music in the jazz industry. I recommend that all pure jazz lovers buy this piece of history and you will share the magic which I have felt with my father.

CD-Charts Position 130
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Tenor Giants Featuring Oscar Peterson

CD-Charts > Music > Cool and West Coast
by: Zoot Sims & Eddie Lockjaw Davis

Release Date February 13, 2001
I distinctly remember this album from my childhood many years ago my father used to play this album and most of Dave Brubeck quartet albums. I have been trying for many years to locate this album and now Amazon have brought back so many memories.

The album will go down in history as one of the greats as will most of Dave Brubeck quartet's fine music in the jazz industry. I recommend that all pure jazz lovers buy this piece of history and you will share the magic which I have felt with my father.