Thank You, Joe! Thank You, Duke! Thank You, John!
Thank You, Gerry! It's About Love The Stars of Jazz #1
The Stars of Jazz #2 The New Young Lions of Jazz Out & Out Jazz
   
In the Beginning...

 

Arkadia Jazz Presents: Thank You, Joe!

1. Mamacita 5:05
2. Isfahan 5:29
3. Gazelle 4:50
4. The Kicker 5:40
5. Ask Me Now 6:00
6. Recorda Me 4:56
7. Isotope 6:24
8. Inner Urge 5:52
9. Granted 3:40

Eric Reed- piano
Rodney Whitaker- bass
Carl Allen- drums
Javon Jackson- tenor saxophone
Randy Brecker- trumpet, flugelhorn
Terrell Stafford- trumpet
Steve Nelson- vibraphone
Renato Thoms- percussion

with Special Guest:
Joanne Brackeen- piano

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The Joe Henderson Project (Eric Reed, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Javon Jackson, Terrell Stafford, Randy Brecker and Steve Nelson—plus a special appearance by Arkadia Jazz recording artist Joanne Brackeen, (who was Joe Henderson’s pianist for a number of years) interprets some of the songs that typify the Henderson sound and spirit in their own unique style and manner. All of the artists on this collection have benefited from Joe's music and influence, and their musical statements say more than any written words can convey. Wide in scope and deep in nature, we will remain indebt to Henderson for many years to come. As such, we fell very strongly that it is important from time to time to say…Thank You, Joe!
 

Arkadia Jazz Presents: Thank You, Duke!

1. Don't Get Around Much Anymore Benny Golson Quartet 5:40
2. In a Sentimental Mood Billy Taylor Trio 5:48
3. Day Dream #1 T.K. Blue 7:59
4. Sophisticated Lady Joanne Brackeen 4:13
5. Isfahan Joe Henderson Project w/ Eric Reed 4:17
6. In a Sentimental Mood Harold Land 4:24
7. Chromatic Love Affair T.K. Blue 5:31
8. Mood Indigo Benny Golson Quartet 6:44
9. Come Sunday Joanne Brackeen 6:43
10. The Feeling of Jazz Joris Teepe w/ Chris Potter 8:35

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The depth and breadth of Duke Ellington's work is testament to his ongoing monumental creativity throughout his career. A century after the creation of jazz, Duke sits ensconced in the jazz pantheon, having pioneered a style that remains very much alive on the contemporary scene. In this exciting recording, a talented and diverse collection of musicians-each in his or her own style and manner-pays tribute to Duke Ellington on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
 

Arkadia Jazz Presents: Thank You, John!

1. Syeeda's Song Flute Benny Golson 6:57
2. My Favorite Things David Liebman 5:25
3. Moment's Notice Nova Bossa Nova 4:47
4. Naima Billy Taylor Trio 5:38
5. Touch Me Lightly Benny Golson 6:33
6. Giant Steps Ted Rosenthal Trio 4:36
7. The Night Has a Thousand Eyes Nova Bossa Nova 6:43
8. I Want to Talk About You David Liebman 5:04
9. Moment's Notice Billy Taylor Trio 5:26
10. Take the Trane Red Time 4:42

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1998 Grammy Award Nominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Solo, David Liebman, "My Favorite Things."
From bebop to hip-hop to bossa nova, all of the artists on this album have benefited from John Coltrane's music and teaching. Wide in scope and deep in nature, Coltrane's influence remains alive 30 years after his death and will surely be felt many years into the future.
 

Arkadia Jazz Presents: Thank You, Gerry!

1. Bark for Barksdale 5:05
2. Theme for Jobim 5:29
3. Elevation 4:50
4. My Funny Valentine 5:40
5. Rocker 6:00
6. Walkin' Shoes 4:56
7. Moonlight in Vermont 6:24
8. Line for Lyons 5:52
9. Festive Minor 3:40
10. Bernie's Tune 2:56
11 Curtains 4:54
Lee Konitz - alto saxophone
Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone
Randy Brecker - trumpet, flugelhorn
Ted Rosenthal - piano
Dean Johnson - bass
Randy Vincent - drums

by Dave Brubeck

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1998 Grammy Award Nominee: Best Jazz Instrumental Solo, Randy Brecker, "My Funny Valentine"
"Thank You, Gerry! is a moving and appropriate title for this recording. Every player on it demonstrates his appreciation and respect for Gerry the man and Gerry the musician." On this beautiful tribute album, you "hear some of the unforgettable melodies and voicings and clear form that will always be remembered as the Mulligan sound."
—Quotations from liner notes by Dave Brubeck
 

It's About Love

1. Mood Indigo Benny Golson 6:44
2. A Summer Affair Nigel Clark 5:48
3. My Cherie Amour Joanne Brackeen 4:39
4. My Funny Valentine Randy Brecker 8:38
5. 'Round Midnight Paul Tobey 5:00
6. It's Really All About Love T.K. Blue 4:27
7. The More I See You Mary Pearson 5:19
8. Interlude Billy Taylor 6:00
9. Passionata Kenny Drew Jr. 5:53
10. Ask Me Now Eric Reed 6:29
11. I Want To Talk About You David Liebman 4:51
12. A Perfect Couple Uli Lenz 5:47

 

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70 Minutes of pure Love! Since the beginning of time, musicians have used their gifts to celebrate the joys of Love. Arkadia Jazz has put together a CD that celebrates the romantic, intimate side of jazz, and musically explores the unanswerable question: What is Love? Featuring Benny Golson, Billy Taylor, David Liebman, Randy Brecker, Joanne Brackeen, and newcomers Nigel Clark, Paul Tobey, and Uli Lenz.
 

The Stars of Jazz #1

1. Caravan Billy Taylor Trio 4:54
2. Body & Soul Benny Golson w/ Branford Marsalis 6:20
3. Heaven's Gift David Liebman w/ Pat Metheny 4:28
4. A Night In Tunisia T.K. Blue w/ Randy Weston 5:21
5. Stella By Starlight Harold Land 2:51
6. If I Were a Bell Joanne Brackeen 5:47
7. Good Morning, Heartache Gary Peacock w/ Bill Frisell 5:22
8. Visions of Gaudi Steve Kuhn w/ Tom Harrell 5:27
9. Bernie's Tune Lee Konitz 5:58
10. The Emergence Alan Pasqua w/ Michael & Randy Brecker 5:57
11 Nuages Django Reinhardt 3:14

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To the younger generations who never got to see Coltrane, Bird or Miles, the current jazz masters are the true link to the great historical figures. Billy Taylor, Benny Golson, Joanne Brackeen, David Liebman, Harold Land, Pat Metheny and Dave Holland - all of whom have played with the Great Ones - now carry the jazz torch. Even though we can choose to look back, jazz can only move forward. But the future is for us to hear, right now.
 

The Stars of Jazz #2

1. Moanin' Benny Golson w/ Nat Adderly 7:59
2. I Want To Talk About You Chip White w/ Gary Bartz 7:19
3. My Favorite Things David Liebman 5:14
4. Blue Motel Room Lew Tabackin 7:20
5. Tico Tico Joanne Brackeen 5:17
6. My Funny Valentine Randy Brecker 8:37
7. Joy Spring Billy Taylor 5:31
8. Six Gun Steve Kuhn w/ Bob Mintzer 4:58
9. The Law of Diminishing Returns Alan Pasqua w/ Jack DeJohnette & Michael Brecker 5:55
10. Out of Nowhere Django Reinhardt w/ Coleman Hawkins 3:17

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In this compilation of jazz "Superstars", Arkadia and Postcards Records want to show the evolution of the jazz standard, with some new additions as well. All of the artists on this compilation have either helped create or expand the jazz repertoire, and are still contributors today. Featuring Benny Golson with Nat Adderley, Gary Bartz, David Liebman, Michael Brecker, Lew Tabackin, Dave Holland, Joanne Brackeen, Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Django Reinhardt and more!
 

The New Young Lions of Jazz

1. My Favorite Things James Carter w/ Benny Golson 5:04
2. Dance of the Nile Stefon Harris w/ T.K. Blue 5:42
3. Ask Me Now Eric Reed 6:27
4. What's Your Choice, Rolls Royce? Kurt Elling w/ Joanne Brackeen 5:49
5. The Kicker Terrell Stafford 7:12
6. King Porter Stomp Steve Turre w/ Bob Stewart 3:08
7. Isotope Javon Jackson 3:53
8. Brother Braden Don Braden & Chris Potter 5:56
9. Pink Elephant Magic Nicholas Payton w/ Joanne Brackeen 6:41
10. Street Culture Paul Tobey 6:51
11 Over The Rainbow Ravi Coltrane  w/ Joanne Brackeen 8:20

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The artists featured on this CD are the legends of the future. They are the "new sounds" in the rich legacy of jazz. You can hear each brick being laid, each branch snapping, and each step taken in a new direction as they evolve their sound, sometimes right before your eyes and ears. You may like contemporary jazz. You may like classic jazz. But don't miss out on hearing these future legends just because they're young. They're already Masters, the history books just may not show it yet.
 

Out and Out Jazz

1. Cram 'N Exam Joanne Brackeen w/ Nicholas Payton 6:23
2. White Caps David Liebman w/ Pat Metheny 7:10
3. Fast Forward Reggie Workman w/ Sam Rivers 6:43
4. Still Life Paul Bley 3:02
5. Airegin John Clark 3:05
6. Windsong Ralph Simon w/ Gary Peacock 3:12
7. Pulp Bruce Ditmas w/ John Abercrombie 7:58
8. Shadows and Light David Lahm w/ Thomas Chapin 8:50
9. James Eagle Eye Royal Hartigan w/ Hafez Modirzadeh 7:37
10. High Tea for Stephany Joanne Brackeen 5:05
11 Encounter Reggie Workman w/ Andrew Hill 7:42

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The artists on this compilation represent the very best "out" jazz on Arkadia and Postcards. We chose music that had real appeal to the head, the heart, the mind and soul. We also selected songs by artists that represent the continuing spirit of the "New Thing". Arkadia and Postcards Records want to show the world that modern jazz doesn't have to be inaccessible, hard-to-find, high-priced music that only a select few can enjoy. Featuring Pat Metheny, Paul Bley, Reggie Workman, Andrew Hill, Gary Peacock and others.
 

Arkadia Jazz: In The Beginning...

1. New Vista David Liebman Group 5:05
2. Beauty and the Beast David Liebman Group 5:29
3. Caravan Billy Taylor Trio 4:50
4. Naima Billy Taylor Trio 5:40
5. Jazz Influence Nova Bossa Nova 6:00
6. Convite (Invitation) Nova Bossa Nova 4:56
7. Up Jumped Spring Benny Golson 6:24
8. Tiny Capers Benny Golson 5:52
9. Yarbird Suite Moscow Sax Quintet 3:40
10. Smashing Thirds Moscow Sax Quintet 2:56
11 Out of Nowhere Django Reinhardt 3:16

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Featuring cuts from the first six Arkadia Jazz releases, In the Beginning includes special radio versions of songs by David Liebman and Benny Golson, an unreleased track by Billy Taylor as well as a piece of jazz history — a recording of gypsy jazz guitar great Django Reinhardt playing with sax legend Coleman Hawkins.