Chiaroscuro by Ralph Towner & Paolo Fresu


Akokan by Roberto Fonseca







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Pocket Songs & Music Minus One

The largest selection of Standards and Broadway tunes.

Pop, Country, Jazz, Rock and Blues from the web-store that has it all.

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Grace Kelly & Lee Konitz

GRACEfulLEE

Grace Kelly: alto
Lee Konitz: alto
Russell Malone: guitar
Rufus Reid: bass
Matt Wilson: drums

"Grace is a fearless improviser" -Lee Konitz

"At 15-years-old she has the composure of a seasoned musician." -Rufus Reid

"The music speaks for itself." -Russell Malone

"Grace is a true artist." -Matt Wilson

"**** 1/2" -DownBeat

Pazz Productions

Typhanie Monique, Neal Alger & Friends

Yuletide Groove



The Chicago-based jazz duo of Typhanie Monique on vocals and Neal Alger on guitar have released their third project, Yuletide Groove, a shimmering collection of holiday songs complete with special guest musicians. The CD features Tony Monaco, George Fludas, Victor Garcia and many others. Underneath all of the guests' contributions lays the r&b-tinged yet still firmly jazz-based work of Alger and Monique.

Alan Baylock

Eastern Standard Time



Featuring the unique writing talents of Alan Baylock, this new CD showcases some of the best jazz musicians on the East Coast, and includes a guest appearance by saxophone legend Jerry Bergonzi.

"The musicianship in Baylock's orchestra can easily hold its own with its New York and Los Angeles counterparts." -Scott Yanow

"... very imaginative writing. Alan's music is alive and full of surprises" -Kenny Werner

Rare Birds: Conversations With Legends Of Jazz And Classical Music

By Thomas Rain Crowe with Nan Watkins

A fascinating collection of conversations with world-class jazz musicians and classical composers Philip Glass, Charles Lloyd, Abdullah Ibrahim, Steve Reich, Eugene Friesen and Sathima Bea Benjamin--the perfect gift for aficionados of contemporary jazz and classical music.

$50 unjacketed hardback; $20 paperback

Jazz Stocking Stuffers

These mini (3.5" x 5.5") pocket reference books make perfect gifts for musicians and are only $5.95 each. Choose from 6: Saxophone Secrets, Keys Unlocked!, Jazz Improvisation, Saxophone Workshop, Saxophone Basics and Quick Chords.

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KJ Denhert

Vivo A Umbria Jazz

Denhert's soulful voice, insightful lyrics and infectious guitar grooves are addictively soul satisfying.

This disc, expertly recorded at their sixth residency at Italy's Umbria Jazz Festival, catches KJ and her NY Unit on fire, playing some of the best songs of their 12-year career on the international music scene.

Buena Vista Social Club

At Carnegie Hall

The legendary 1998 concert, the only U.S. performance by the original members of the group, is now available in a 2-CD deluxe package from Nonesuch Records.

The Marty Sheller Ensemble

Why Deny

2008 Latin Jazz Album of the Year Nominee -The Jazz Journalists Association

Soaring jazz ... infused with the burning Afro-Latin flavors of master composer/arranger Marty Sheller, and a stellar supporting cast.

Vandoren Reeds & Mouthpieces

Start the New Year off right with equipment that takes your sound to the next level.

Check out our three distinct Jazz reed cuts and our incredible line of V16 mouthpieces and learn why the pros who know use Vandoren.

Essential Sound Products MusicCord Power Cords

A power cord that can unleash the full performance of your gear?

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MusicCord is patented design, quality and rugged reliability. MusicCord is the component for your audio components including instrument amplifiers and pro-audio gear.

Try MusicCord for yourself, but be warned ... One listen, and nothing else will do.

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TomKat Amp by JazzKat

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