Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko has forged a distinguished international career, through work with Krystof Komeda, Cecil Taylor, Jack DeJohnette and David Murray and as a celebrated solo artist. His obliquely beautiful tone encapsulates a spacious approach to everything from folk to free jazz, best heard on his many fine albums for prestigious German label ECM. Here he presents his new Scandinavian Quintet that adds Anders Christensen on electric bass and Jakob Bro on guitar - joining Alexi Tuomarila on piano and Olavi Louhivouri on drums - to create a tougher, edgier sound palette for Stanko to explore. Performing darkly cinematic music from Swedish playwright Lars Noren's play Terminal 7, alongside other mysterious and evocative new music, this marks a new creative chapter for one of Europe's most compelling jazz artists.

Recorded on February 7, 1976 at Nemuro Shimin Kaikan.

山下洋輔（Piano）、坂田明（Alto Sax）、森山威男（Drums）
坂田明,森山威男を擁する伝説の山下トリオの,75年の德国でのライヴ・レコーディング。3人が疾風怒濤のごとく突っ走る演奏はまさに圧巻だ。3人の個性がぶつかりあい,山下トリオでしか創り出すことのできない音楽をクリエイトしている。迫力満点だ。

Containing all existing recordings of Chet Baker and Bill Evans playing together on a single edition for the first time ever! Featuring musical assistance from Zoot Sims, Herbie Mann, Pepper Adams, Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. 15 tracks. American Jazz Classics.

When you think of lyrical, romantic jazz piano playing, the first name that comes to mind, the one who influenced so many others, is Bill Evans. Miles Davis thought so much of him, he included him on the sessions for his immortal Kind Of Blue album. You Must Believe In Spring, a trio recording cut late in Evans' career, features gorgeous playing and stunning production. Its title track has become a standard for all manner of singer and instrumentalist. Includes new liner notes and three bonus tracks.

Tony Bennett 1926年8月3日，出生于美国纽约州Astoria，是足与Frank Sinatra并列为美国本世纪最伟大男歌手 的Tony Bennett，以他甜醇的嗓音为半世纪以来的流行及爵士乐坛挥出无数充满浓郁深情的有声情书。这位多届葛莱美奖常客－他所得过的奖项从“年度最佳唱片”、“最佳流行乐男歌手”到“最佳传统流行乐男歌手”都有－甚至还获得另一位美国乐坛传奇大老、也是Tony自己所崇敬的偶像Frank Sinatra 的高度称许，Frank还曾公开表示过他认为Tony是乐界最棒的歌手。这位横跨流行及爵士界的常青歌者自1962年的一曲I Left My Heart In San Francisco留名青史以来，共计灌录过超过一百张专辑，更了不起的是，张张专辑必定在流行及爵士榜上斩获佳绩，尤其是爵士榜，Tony的每一张爵士专辑几乎都是一推出即迅速拿下冠军王座，然後就在榜上驻留许久，有时甚至还会有两张专辑同时在爵士榜前十名，可见Tony Bennett惊人且历久弥坚的魅力。

William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mostly played in trios.

William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mostly played in trios.

William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mostly played in trios.

William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mostly played in trios.

Chet For Lovers is a solid installment in the "For Lovers" CD series. Chet Baker knew how to sing and play the trumpet in such a way that it really tugged at your heartstrings; and this song set proves it. The artwork is very good even if it is rather standard for this CD series; and the quality of the sound is excellent.
The CD opens with Chet performing "There Is No Greater Love" and Chet Baker does this with panache. We next get a real gem as Chet performs "These Foolish Things." "These Foolish Things" is executed flawlessly; and the music is sublime. It has that smooth jazz flavor to it and it's perfect for late night slow dancing in your living room all alone with just your sweetheart. "These Foolish Things" is clearly a major highlight of this album. Similarly, look for Chet to really show his artistic ability on "Alone Together." "Alone Together" showcases Chet's trumpet playing and the percussion enhances the number even more--not that Chet needed it; but it does sound good.
"Tenderly" is another classic pop tune that gets the royal treatment from Chet Baker; and that's grand. Chet uses the trumpet in particular to give "Tenderly" a masterful treatment and this is another highlight of this album. Listen also for "Everything Depends On You;" Chet sings this with his incredible voice. Chet was really able to convey so much emotion whenever he sang a tune! "Autumn In New York" boasts a lush arrangement and has that smooth jazz flavor once again; "Autumn In New York" is a most romantic number as Chet and his crew perform this to perfection--and beyond!
"Easy Living" has Chet singing once again; and I really like "You Go To My Head." "You Go To My Head" is unforgettable when these champs do it with all their sensitivity and professionalism. "Crazy She Calls Me" has that remarkably fine trumpet playing again; Chet never plays a superfluous note.
"That Ole Devil Called Love" ends the CD with quite a flourish; "That Ole Devil Called Love" once again features Chet Baker and his buddies performing this like a dream.
Another reviewer notes that these tracks come from two recording sessions and they are right. We get numbers from the 1950s and more from the 1960s. This provides an interesting look at how Chet worked in both decades. He had a certain fragility in his voice that made his singing all the more wonderful.
Chet Baker will always be one of the great performers of the twentieth century. This is a great CD for his fans; and people who enjoy romantic classics will not be disappointed with this album. If you like this CD I suggest you try out other Chet Baker CDs available for sale on this website.

次中音萨克斯：John Coltrane
演 唱：Johnny Hartman
钢 琴：McCoy Tyner
贝 斯：Jimmy Garrison
鼓：Elvin Jones

莎拉·露意絲·沃恩，是美國爵士歌手，被Scott Yanow形容為具有「20世紀最美妙的聲音」。 沃恩是一個3次葛萊美獎得主。國家藝術基金會於1989年賦予她爵士樂的最高榮譽，爵士樂大師獎 。 沃恩被公認為20世紀最重要的爵士樂歌手之一，與艾拉·費茲潔拉和比莉·哈樂黛齊名。

Astrud Gilberto is a Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer. She became popular in the 1960s after her performance of the song "The Girl from Ipanema".

约翰・柯川（John Coltrane，1926年9月23日―1967年7月17日）是美国爵士萨克斯风表演者和作曲家，同时也是一位优秀的音乐革新家，他对六七十年代的爵士乐坛有着巨大的影响。