Released 1992
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Count Basie# : the next chapter for Count Basie
#- Album Overview Count Basie's album, titled "#", was released in 2023 under the Verve Records label. This album mar…
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Released 1996
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Count BasieListening guide: Count Basie's "The Atomic Mr. Basie"
#- Album Overview "The Atomic Mr. Basie" is a landmark jazz album released in 1958 under the Verve Records label. Thi…
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Released 1978
"little Jazz" Jazz
Roy EldridgeInside "little Jazz" Jazz by Roy Eldridge
"little Jazz" Jazz- Album Overview "Little Jazz" Jazz is a remarkable album by the renowned trump…
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Released 1989
(1930-1958) Remaining Titles & Alternate Takes
Leroy CarrExploring the sound of Leroy Carr: (1930-1958) Remaining Titles & Alternate Takes
(1930-1958) Remaining Titles & Alternate Takes- Album Overview Leroy Carr, a pivotal figure in the development of…
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Released 1999
(i've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo
Glenn Miller(i've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo: discovering Glenn Miller's artistry
(i've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo- Album Overview (i've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo is an iconic album by the legendary …
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Released 1976
. . . Again! - The Tatum Group Masterpieces
Art Tatum. . . Again! - The Tatum Group Masterpieces: exploring the world of Art Tatum
. . . Again! - The Tatum Group Masterpieces- Album Overview Released in 1976, ". . . Again! - The Tatum Group Masterp…
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Released 1976
. . . Again! - The Tatum Group Masterpieces
Lionel HamptonA closer look at Lionel Hampton's album . . . Again! - The Tatum Group Masterpieces
. . . Again! - The Tatum Group Masterpieces- Album Overview Lionel Hampton's album, ". . . Again! - The Tatum Group M…
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Released 1978
...And the Music Plays On
Del ShannonA closer look at Del Shannon-...And the Music Plays On's album ...And the Music Plays On
Album overview Del Shannon's album "...And the Music Plays On," released in 1964, showcases the artist's transition f…
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Released 2012
10 Great Christmas Songs
Peggy LeeListening to 10 Great Christmas Songs by Peggy Lee
10 Great Christmas Songs- Album Overview "10 Great Christmas Songs" is a festive collection by the legendary American…
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Released 2021
11 Past The Hour
Imelda MayImelda May experiments boldly on 11 Past The Hour
11 Past The Hour- Album Overview Released in April 2021, "11 Past The Hour" marks a significant evolution in Imelda M…
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Released 1964
12 Songs Of Christmas
Frank SinatraListening guide: Frank Sinatra's 12 Songs Of Christmas
12 Songs Of Christmas- Album Overview Released in 1963, "12 Songs Of Christmas" showcases Frank Sinatra's unique voca…
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Released 1992
16 Classic Performances
Glenn MillerReview of Glenn Miller – 16 Classic Performances
16 Classic Performances- Album Overview "16 Classic Performances" is a compilation album by the legendary American bi…
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Released 0
18 Yellow Roses
Bobby DarinThe evolution of Bobby Darin-18 Yellow Roses in 18 Yellow Roses
Album overview The album "18 Yellow Roses" by Bobby Darin was released in 1966, marking a significant point in the ar…
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Released 1963
18 Yellow Roses & 11 Other Hits
Bobby Darin18 Yellow Roses & 11 Other Hits: what Bobby Darin wants you to feel
18 Yellow Roses & 11 Other Hits- Album Overview Released in 1967, "18 Yellow Roses & 11 Other Hits" is a captivat…
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Released 1993
19 Reflective Recordings
Bessie Smith19 Reflective Recordings: what Bessie Smith wants you to feel
19 Reflective Recordings- Album Overview "19 Reflective Recordings" is a posthumous compilation album featuring the l…
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Released 1991
1923-1933 Empress Of The Blues
Bessie SmithA closer look at Bessie Smith's album 1923-1933 Empress Of The Blues
1923-1933 Empress Of The Blues- Album Overview Bessie Smith's "1923-1933 Empress Of The Blues" is a compilation album…
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Released 1995
1924-1936
Fletcher HendersonListening guide: Fletcher Henderson's 1924-1936
1924-1936- Album Overview The album "1924-1936" by Fletcher Henderson is a comprehensive collection that encapsulates…
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Released 2003
1939 Transcriptions, Volume 2
Fats WallerA Journey Through Fats Waller's 1939 Transcriptions Volume 2
Fats Waller is a name synonymous with early 20th-century jazz music. His talent for piano skills and humor-infused ly…
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Released 1962
1963
Woody HermanFirst impressions of Woody Herman – 1963
1963- Album Overview The album "1963" by Woody Herman was released in, unsurprisingly, 1963 under the Columbia Record…
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Released 1976
1976 Rerecordings
Little RichardReview of Little Richard-1976 Rerecordings – 1976 Rerecordings
Album overview Little Richard's "1976 Rerecordings," released in the same year, is a notable entry in the rock and ro…
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Released 1996
20 Greats
Del ShannonBreaking down the themes in 20 Greats by Del Shannon
20 Greats- Album Overview Released in 1982, "20 Greats" is a compilation album by iconic rock and roll artist Del Sha…
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Released 1988
20 Original Big Band Hits
Harry JamesListening to 20 Original Big Band Hits by Harry James
Album overview Harry James, an iconic figure in the world of big band music, released "20 Original Big Band Hits" in …
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Released 1976
20 Super Hits
Little RichardListening guide: Little Richard's 20 Super Hits
20 Super Hits- Album Overview "20 Super Hits" is a compilation album by the legendary rock and roll artist Little Ric…
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Released 2002
20 Track Collection
Glenn MillerCheck the vibes: Glenn Miller – 20 Track Collection
20 Track Collection- Album Overview The "20 Track Collection" by Glenn Miller was released in 1994 under the RCA Reco…
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Released 1995
24 Rare Recordings Of Piano Solos By The King Of J
Jelly Roll Morton24 Rare Recordings Of Piano Solos By The King Of J: the next chapter for Jelly Roll Morton
24 Rare Recordings Of Piano Solos By The King Of J- Album Overview "24 Rare Recordings Of Piano Solos By The King Of …
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Released 1973
3+3
The Isley BrothersUnpacking The Isley Brothers's 3+3
3+3- Album Overview The Isley Brothers' album "3+3" was released on June 21, 1973, under the T-Neck label, marking a …
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Released 2022
3810059 Records Dk
DionAlbum spotlight: Dion – 3810059 Records Dk
3810059 Records Dk- Album Overview Dion's album "3810059 Records Dk," released in 2021, marks a significant milestone…
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Released 2019
40
Stray CatsA closer look at Stray Cats's album 40
40- Album Overview Released on August 23, 2022, "40" marks the long-awaited return of the iconic rockabilly band Stra…
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Released 1965
500% More Man
Bo DiddleyBo Diddley – 500% More Man: track-by-track perspective
500% More Man- Album Overview "500% More Man," released in 1976, is an album that captures the essence of Bo Diddley'…
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Released 1993
50th Anniversary Concert
Lionel HamptonLionel Hampton – 50th Anniversary Concert: a sonic journey
50th Anniversary Concert- Album Overview The "50th Anniversary Concert" by Lionel Hampton, released in 1989, is a mon…
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Released 1974
52nd Street; Volume 2
Coleman HawkinsColeman Hawkins experiments boldly on 52nd Street; Volume 2
52nd Street; Volume 2- Album Overview "52nd Street; Volume 2," released in 1957, is a significant addition to the ext…
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Released 1991
706 Re-union
Billy Lee RileyFirst impressions of Billy Lee Riley – 706 Re-union
706 Re-union- Album Overview Billy Lee Riley’s "706 Re-union," released in 1995, marks a significant return for the r…
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