The Modern Jazz Orchestra - The Modern Jazz Orchestra - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Two CD reissue of this 1973 compilation from the Jazz greats. The Modern Jazz Quartet has been one of the leaders in the Jazz field for decades, from the 1950s through the 1990s. This set encompasses most of their Atlantic Records recording career. Album Tracks 1. The Golden Years 2. Cortege 3. Bags' Groove 4. The Cylinder 5. England's Carol 6. Lonely Woman 7. Today (Home) 8. Django 9. Sketch (For Double Quartet) 10. Bluesology 11. Spanish Steps 12. Concorde 13. Summertime 14. Fun 15. Ralph's New Blues

Born in Taipei, Mia Jang began classical training at age 3, eventually moving to the U.S. and entering the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. After taking some time off, Mia returns to the limelight with a dazzling array of compositions and a masterful command of her instrument - the piano. Her first solo album is a stunning work filled with poetically expressive solos of extraordinary skill and graceful elegance. Album Tracks 1. July 26th 2. Sleep Tight 3. First Spring Day 4. Second Chance 5. Night Song 6. Waiting 7. Secret Dream 8. Remember When 9. Sweet Dreams 10. Angel Hair 11. Blue Lantern 12. Loving the Unknown 13. No Return 14. Silent Song

This is the 2nd album by The Lounge Art Ensemble, a jazz trio with Peter Erskine on drums, Dave Carpenter on bass and Bob Sheppard on saxophones. Performing 11 exciting originals and one standard, the group redefines West Coast Jazz as being entirely relevant, important and modern. Album Tracks 1. Plan 9 2. Did It Have to Be You? 3. Wouldn't You? 4. Melatonin 5. Reason to Believe 6. Sweet and Lovely 7. Mr. Jones to You 8. Worth the Wait 9. Manic Tropical Depression 10. Buckling Under 11. Communal Solitaire 12. Angel Dust