SPRING 2018 Unreleased HANK JONES TRIO with Mads Vinding & Shelly Manne KEITH JARRETT TRIO Recorded in 1998 His first concert “After the Fall” PAUL GONSALVES Two long-unavailable LPs on the new Phono Records release WES MONTGOMERY His one and only concert in Paris 1965 from Resonance Records SERGE CHALOFF On a quartet set .... and unreleased!! TCB Plenty of New Releases in stock: Swiss Radio Days Collection Maceo Parker, Gary Smulyan, Willie Jones III, Dave Liebman, OFFER Richie Beirach, Lonnie Smith, Before 12,99€ Walter Smith III, Ornette Coleman, Maria Schneider .... and many more NOW 9,99€ www.jazzmessengers.com Your Jazz Record Store • Open 24 hours - 365 days IMPORTANT Please note that some items may not be available temporarily. It could be that we have ran out of stock and we are about to receive more or that it has not been released yet. We aim to restock on all the articles displayed here and to maintain them available for our customers. Okeh DIGIPACK EDITION DIGIPACK EDITION Jazzline UPCOMING APRIL 15TH I KNOW I DREAM JANUARY 2018 INBORN 2-CD SET With over 2 million albums sold, a Grammy nomination and Inborn by Richie Beirach are recordings of historical signifi- international recognition as one of the most successful cance for the world of jazz and a must-have for all connois- and prolific jazz vocalist of her time. She surprises us once seurs of music. With Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, John more with her brand new album, I Know I Dream. Recor- Scofield, George Mraz, and Adam Nussbaum! . Recorded at ded inside the famous Angel Studios in London with an the legendary Clinton Recording Studios in New York, where orchestra of around 60 musicians, this is her first orchestral many of the great Bill Evans trio and some of the later Miles album. Also on LP LPS - 151950 /18,99€ Davis and McCoy Tyner records were realised. € € GEN - 151949 / 16,99 WDR - 151944 / 18,99 Also on 2-LP SET LPS - 151978 / 22,99€ WDR Posi-tone DIGIPACK EDITION IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE Maceo’s most recent recordings have paired him with LABEL: Steeplechase REACHING OUT WDR Big Band and the collaboration continues with a new studio album: “Its All About Love”. The album is - as all Trombonist Michael Dease brings together a new group Maceo’s recordings are - a joyful experience well served as of hands to help engage his audience by Reaching Out. allways by arrangements of Michael Abene. It is a fitting al- Featuring saxophonists Walt Weiskopf and Ralph Bowen, bum to celebrate Maceo’s 75th birthday and the longevity vibraphonist Behn Gillece, bassist Peter Brendler, pianist and importance of his role in musical history. Luther Allison, and drummer Zach Adleman. WDR - 151865 / 12,99€ Also on LP LPS - 151866 / 22,99€ POS - 151861 / 14,99€ Steeplechase Steeplechase TRIPLE PLAY I REMEMBER CHET Harold Danko concludes his liner notes entitled “Arriving at Venezuela-born pianist/composer Olegario Diaz has since The Unknown” on this “Triple Play” album, stating, “I hope 2011 been presenting handful of quality recordings with … listeners of this CD are prepared to join us as we take off firm roots in post-bop. Diaz has also published quite a few a undiscovered region.” books on music and musicians. He produced this album, Ever subtle and transcendent pianist/composer Danko and his 5th release to portray Chet Baker as he might write a his congenial co-players Jay Anderson and Jeff Hirshfield book about the great artist. are unfolding a unique universe of improvising in and on Olegario Diaz (p) Alex Sipiagin (tp, flhn) SLC - 150914 / 14,99€ the recognizable repertoire to pleasant surprises SLC - 151766 / 14,99€ Seamus Blake (ts) Scott Colley (b) Bill Stewart (d) WJ3 Records Jazzline UPCOMING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED END OF APRIL MY POINT IS ... RECOMMENDED FIRE DIGIPACK EDITION Over the years, the name of Willie Jones III has really beco- Without any doubt, this is an absolute all-star cast: The ex- me one that makes us want to stop and check out a record ceptional saxophonist Dave Liebman, together with Jack – and this time around, not only does the set feature Jones’ DeJohnette, Dave Holland, and Kenny Werner. All four of name on the front – but the quintet also includes great per- them have been involved in shaping modern jazz during formances from Ralph Moore on tenor, Eddie Henderson the 70s, 80s and continue doing so until today. Now the on trumpet, Eric Reed on piano, and Buster Williams on four friends have came together for a recording session . bass! With a lineup like that, you just can’t miss it. The result is a unique and innovative album with a lot of power and joy of playing. A masterpiece! DRJ - 151877 / 14,99€ WDR- 151990 / 14,99€ Also on 2-LP Set LPS - 151991 / 22,99€ WJ3 Records Cam Jazz DIGIPACK EDITION HIGHLY A LIGHT IN DARKNESS RECOMMENDED Light In Darkness, Eric Reed’s newest offering, is a CHANNELS OF ENERGY collection of originals (inspired by struggle, freedom Two stars of international jazz, an amazing orchestra, a truly and hope) spirituals and a re-imagined take on the fresh repertoire and outstanding arrangements developed for Beatles classic “Yesterday”. Featuring Tim Green, a unique event to take place: the meeting of Antonio Sanchez Ben Williams, and McClenty Hunter. on drums, Vince Mendoza as conductor and arranger and the WDR Big Band. Two invaluable CDs packed with everything you may dream when you are about to listen to such a stellar DRJ - 151878 / 14,99€ ITF - 151996 / 16,99€ Big Band that is conducted by a genius like Mendoza and plays music by an undisputed giant like Sanchez. UPCOMING Dot Time END OF APRIL Steeplechase VALENTINE’S DAY HIGHLY 1964. LIVE ! RECOMMENDED alternatiVE CONTRAFACTS In 1963 Ben Webster moved to New York with a renewed energy. He was seen sitting in with Duke Ellington and be- HIGHLY coming the spontaneous pianist for Gerry Mulligan’s Concert RECOMMENDED Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan Band. This recording captures just one such night. Ben’s si- brings here his trademark “contrafacts” demen, Dave Frishberg, Richard Davis and Grady Tate were (a music making method that shares the more than twenty years his junior, but the language they sha- chord progressions with other compositions) approach red was trans-generational. Webster spent the remaining nine to this first SteepleChase leader outing challenging us years of his life living and playing in Europe. This is one of his (maybe?) to guess the tunes he is employing. DRJ - 151756 / 13,99€ last great performances in the USA. SLC - 151767 / 14,99€ Mack Avenue DIGIPACK EDITION Jackpot MY INSPIRATION MODERN LORE + MY PARADE OF GOLDEN FAVORITES “Modern Lore” finds Lage playfully flipping the script he PLUS 1 BONUS TRACK followed on his acclaimed 2016 Mack Avenue debut, “Arclight”. This time he incorporates the sensibility, if This essential CD includes two of Liberace’s finest and not the outright sound, of early rock and roll, a similarly most celebrated LPs: “My Inspiration” (1959), and “My hybrid form driven by rhythm, personality and a passion Parade of Golden Favorites” (1960). Originally released on for the electric guitar. the Coral label, these two sensational albums have been remastered and packaged together in this very special Also on LP LPS - 151940 / 19,99€ collector’s edition. MAC - 151999 / 14,99€ JPR - 151795 / 9,99€ HANK JONES In Copenhagen live at Jazzhus Slukefter 1983 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED CONCERT The American pianist Hank Jones could, spanning his 65 year career, always be counted on for a joyful presence on the jazz scene, playing sparkling piano solos that uplifted every group that was wise enough to hire him. This set of previously unreleased music from June 6, 1983 puts the spotlight of one of the most consistent geniuses in jazz history. STA - 152388 / 14,99€ KEITH JARRETT - GARY PEACOCK - JACK DeJOHNETTE After the Fall 2-CD SeT In the course of its 30-year lifespan the trio of Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette – the group colloquially known as “the Standards trio” – made many outstanding recordings. And After The Fall, overflowing with sparkling playing and dynamic interaction, must rank with the very best of them. ECM - 151785 / 21,99€ SeRGe CHAlOFF Buvette Club, Rock Island, February 1953 DISCOVERY ! A fascinating previously unissued, Serge Chaloff live set!! His early death and being considered among the very few real masters of his instrument make every bit of the music he recorded a UTR- 151873 / 16,99€ precious treasure. PAUL GONSALVES 2 ORIGINAL LPs ON 1 CD Boom-Jackie-Boom-Chick + Gettin’ Together This release contains the complete, long-unavailable Paul Gonsalves LP Boom-Jackie-Boom- Chick (Vocalion LAE-587), which finds him as the only horn in a quartet format backed by English players. It is coupled with the LP Gettin’ Together! (Jazzland JLP936S), which features the saxo- phonist in a quintet setting with Nat Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Sam Jones and Jimmy Cobb, and has been added in its entirety as a bonus. PHN - 151906 / 9,99€ WES MONTGOMERY Digipack edition In Paris - The Definitive ORTF Recording Montgomery’s one and only concert in Paris, France on March 27, 1965 at the Théâtre de Champs-Élysées. Deluxe 2-CD edition with remastered high- resolution audio transferred directly from the original tapes . NUN 151864 / 19,99€ NEW RELEASES Progressive DIGIPACK EDITION Woodneck DIGIPACK EDITION JUNIOR MANCE TRIO GERALD CANNON HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DEEP COMBINATIONS Includes 3 bonus tracks The title of bassist Gerald Cannon’s first disc since 2004 Dependable piano pro plays a patented blend of soul jazz, takes note of the fact that none of the 11 songs—five of blues, and mainstream fare.