Art Pepper

 

Artist:  Art Pepper
Birth Name:  Arthur Edward Pepper, Jr.
Born:  September 1, 1925. Gardena, California, USA
Died:  June 15, 1982 (Aged 56).  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Post Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
Occupation:  Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Composer
Instruments:  Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet

Art Pepper was an American Alto Saxophonist and Clarinetist.  He began playing professionally at the age of 17, with Benny Carter and then became part of the Stan Kenton Orchestra and he was recognized as one of the leading Alto Saxophonists in Jazz, finishing second only to Charlie Parker as Best Alto Saxophonist in the Down Beat Magazine Readers Poll of 1952.

Title:  The Return Of Art Pepper (Limited Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Post Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz

Label:  Jazz Wax Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Pepper Returns (4:26)

 2.  Broadway (4:56)

 3.  You Go To My Head (4:15)

 4.  Angel Wings (4:40)

 5.  Funny Blues (4:36)

Side B:

 1.  Five More (4:37)

 2.  Minority (4:17)

 3.  Patricia (3:33)

 4.  Mambo De La Pinta (4:15)

 5.  Walkin' Out Blues (5:52)

 6.  Rising Caen (3:07) *

Personnel:

Art Pepper:  Alto Saxophone

Jack Sheldon:  Trumpet on Tracks:  A1, 2, 4, 5, B1, 2, 4-6

Russ Freeman:  Piano

Leroy Vinnegar:  Bass, except Track B6

Shelly Manne:  Drums

Red Mitchell:  Bass on Track B6

The Return Of Art Pepper is an album by Art Pepper, originally released in 1957 by Jazz West, remastered and reissued on July 19, 2026 by Jazz Wax Records.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Chet Baker

 

Artist:  Chet Baker
Birth Name:  Chesney Henry Baker
Born:  December 23, 1929.  Yale, Oklahoma, USA
Died:  May 13, 1988 (Aged 58).  Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, Bebop, West Coast Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Trumpet Jazz, Jazz Instrument
Occupation:  Musician
Instruments:  Trumpet, Vocals, Flugelhorn, Piano

Chet Baker was an American Jazz Trumpeter, and Vocalist.  He was a primary exponent of the West Coast School of Cool Jazz in the early and mid-'50s.  He plays with Vido Musso's Band, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan.  His well known song "My Funny Valentine", and "My Old Flame".

Title:  Chet Baker Sings (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, Bebop, West Coast Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Trumpet Jazz, Jazz Instrument

Label:  Wax Time

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP 10"

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  But Not or Me (3:06)

 2.  Time After Time (2:48)

 3.  My Funny Valentine (2:23)

 4.  I Fall In Love Too Easily (3:23)

 5.  That Old Feeling (3:06) *

Side B:

 1.  There Will Never Be Another You (3:02)

 2.  I Ge t Along Without You Very Well (3:01)

 3.  The Thrill Is Gone (2:54)

 4.  Look For The Silver Lining (2:41)

 5.  It's Always You (3:38) *

Personnel:

Chet Baker:  Vocals, Trumpet

Russ Freeman:  Piano on All Tracks, Celeste on Tracks:  A3, 4

With

Carson Smith:  Double Bass on Tracks:  A1-4, B1, 2, 4

Joe Mondragon:  Double Bass n Track B3

Bob Neel:  Drums on Tracks:  A1-4, B1, 2, 4

Shelly Manne:  Drums on Track  B3

Jimmy Bond:  Double Bass on Tracks:  A3-5, B5

Larance Marable: Drums on Tracks:  A3, 4

Peter Litterman:  Drums on Tracks:  A5, B5

Chet Baker Sings is the debut Vocal album by Chet Baker, originally released in 1954 by Pacific Jazz, remastered and reissued on May 22, 2026 by Wax Time.  Limited Edition , 180 Gram Blue Vinyl 10".

Dave Brubeck

 

Artist:  Dave Brubeck
Birth Name:  David Warren Brubeck
Born:  December 6, 1920.  Concord, California, USA
Died:  December 5, 2012 (Aged 91).  Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz

Occupation:  Musician, Composer, Bandleader
Instruments:  Piano

Dave Brubeck was an American Jazz Pianist and Composer, and considered to be one of the foremost exponents of Cool Jazz.  His best remembered piece "Take Five", and one of the Top-Selling Jazz Album, Time Out in 1959 with Columbia Records.

Artist:  The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Title:  Time Out (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz

Label:  Vinyl Passion

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Blue Rondo A La Turk (6:46)

 2.  Strange Meadow Lark (7:23)

 3.  Take Five (5:27)

Side B:

 1.  Three To Get Ready (5:23)

 2.  Kathy's Waltz (4:45)

 3.  Everybody's Jumpin' (4:24)

 4.  Pick Up Sticks (4:17)

Personnel:

Dave Brubeck:  Piano

Paul Desmond:  Alto Saxophone

Eugene Wright:  Bass

Joe Morello:  Drums

Time Out is an album by The Dave Brubeck Quartet, originally released on December 14, 1959 by Columbia, remastered and reissued on April 17, 2026 by Vinyl Passion.  Limited Edition.  Pressing on 180 Gram Heavyweight, Translucent Aquamarine Colored Vinyl.

Dave Brubeck

 

Artist:  Dave Brubeck
Birth Name:  David Warren Brubeck
Born:  December 6, 1920.  Concord, California, USA
Died:  December 5, 2012 (Aged 91).  Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz

Occupation:  Musician, Composer, Bandleader
Instruments:  Piano

Dave Brubeck was an American Jazz Pianist and Composer, and considered to be one of the foremost exponents of Cool Jazz.  His best remembered piece "Take Five", and one of the Top-Selling Jazz Album, Time Out in 1959 with Columbia Records.

Artist:  Dave Brubeck Quartet

Title:  Dave Digs Disney (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz

Label:  20th Century

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Alice In Wonderland (9:24)

 2.  Give A Little Whistle (7:32)

 3.  Heigh-Ho (3:53)

 4.  So This Is Love (5:56) *

Side B:

 1.  When You Wish Upon A Star (4:49)

 2.  Some Day My Prince Will Come (8:15)

 3.  One Song (4:56)

 4.  Very Good Advice (5:31) *

Personnel:

Dave Brubeck:  Piano

Paul Desmond:  Alto Saxophone

Norman Bates:  Bass

Joe Morello:  Drums

*Bonus Tracks:  From The Same Sessions

Dave Digs Disney is an album by Dave Brubeck Quartet, originally released in 1957 by Columbia, remastered and reissued on May 8, 2026 by 20th Century.  180 Gram Red Colored Vinyl.

Cal Tjader

 

Artist:  Cal Tjader

Birth Name:  Callen Radcliffe,Tjader Jr.

Born:  July 16,1925.  St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died:  May 5, 1982 (Aged 56).  Manila, Philippines

Genre:  Jazz, Latin Jazz, Bebop, Afro Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cool, Global Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Vibraphone, Mamba Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Mood Music, Easy Listening

Occupations:  Vibraphonist, Composer, Bandleader

Instruments:  Vibraphone, Drum Kit, Piano, Timbales, Bongos, Congas

Cal Tjader was an American Latin Jazz Musician, Vibraphonist, Composer and Bandleader, often described as the most successful non-Latino Latin Musician, he continued to perform the music of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.  Although his main instrument was the Vibraphone, he was also accomplished on the Drums, Bongos, Congas, Timbales, and Piano.  He worked with man musicians from several cultures.  He is often linked to the development of Latin Rock, and Acid Jazz.  His Grammy Award in 1980 for his album La Onda Va Bien.

Title:  Demasiado Caliente (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Latin Jazz, Bebop, Afro Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cool, Global Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Vibraphone, Mamba Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Mood Music, Easy Listening

Label:  Descraga Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Manila (4:45)

 2.  Key Largo (3:33)

 3.  Tumbao (6:50)

 4.  Bludan (3:02)

Side B:

 1.  Chispita (3:23)

 2.  September Song (3:35)

 3.  Cal's Pal (3:34)

 4.  Para-Ti (3:20)

 5.  Mamblues (5:00)

Personnel:

Cal Tjader:  Vibraphone

Lonnie Hewitt:  Piano on Tracks:  A1, 3, B2, 4, 5

Eddie Cano:  Piano on Tracks:  A2, 4, B1, 3

Al McKibbon:  Bass on Tracks:  A2, 4, B1, 3

Victor Villegas:  Bass on Tracks:  A1, 3, B2, 4, 5

Jose Lozano:  Flute on Tracks:  A1, 3, B2, 4, 5

Modesto Breseno:  Flute, Alto Saxophone on Tracks:  A1, 3, B1, 3

Mongo Santamaria:  Congason Tracks:  A1-4, B1-5

Willie Bobo:    Drums, Percussion on Tracks:  A1-4, B1-5

Demasiado Caliente is an album by Cal Tjader, originally released in 1960 by Fantasy Records, remastered and reissued on January 23, 2026 by Descarga Records.  Limited Edition of 500 Copies, pressed on 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl.

Dave Brubeck

 

Artist:  Dave Brubeck
Birth Name:  David Warren Brubeck
Born:  December 6, 1920.  Concord, California, USA
Died:  December 5, 2012 (Aged 91).  Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz

Occupation:  Musician, Composer, Bandleader
Instruments:  Piano

Dave Brubeck was an American Jazz Pianist and Composer, and considered to be one of the foremost exponents of Cool Jazz.  His best remembered piece "Take Five", and one of the Top-Selling Jazz Album, Time Out in 1959 with Columbia Records.

Artist:  The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Title:  Time Out (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz

Label:  Jazz Images Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Blue Rondo A La Turk (6:45)

 2.  Strange Meadow Lark (7:24)

 3.  Take Five (5:27)

Side B:

 1.  Three To  Get Ready (5:28)

 2.  Kathy's Waltz (4:51)

 3.  Everybody's Jumpin' (4:25)

 4.  Pick Up Sticks (4:15)

Personnel:

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Dave Brubeck:  Piano

Pau Desmond:  Alto Saxophone

Eugene Wright:  Bass

Joe Morello:  Drums

Time Out is a studio album by The Dave Brubeck Quartet, originally released on December 14, 1959 by Columbia Records, remastered and reissued on Janary 23, 2026 by Jazz Images Records.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Yellow Colored Vinyl.

Stan Getz

 

Artist:   Stan Getz
Birth Name:  Stanley Gayetski
Born:  February 2, 1927.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died:  June 6, 1991 (Aged 64).  Malibu, California, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, Bossa Nova, Bebop, West Coast Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Post Bop, Brazilian Traditions, Saxophone Jazz
Occupation:  Musician
Instruments:  Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone

Stan Getz was an American Jazz Saxophonist.  His idol Lester Young and in 1940 with Woody Herman's Big Band.  He went to perform in Bebop and Cool Jazz Group, but best known for Bossa Nova with the worldwide Hit Single "The Girl From Ipanema" (1964) performed with Astrud Gilberto, and for his work done under the influence of Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Artist:  Stan Getz A Oscar Peterson Trio

Title:  Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve Vault Series) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, Bossa Nova, Bebop, West Coast Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Post Bop, Brazilian Traditions, Saxophone Jazz

Label:  Verve

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  I Want To Be Happy (7:35)

 2.  Oennies /fro Heaven (5:16)

 3. Ballad Medley:

     -Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered

     -I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)

     -How Long Has This Been Going On?

     -I Can't Get Started

     -Polka Dots And Moonbeams (10:10)

Side 2:

 1.  II'm Glad There Is You (4:38)

 2.  Tour's End (4:55)

 3.  I Was Doing All Right (4:08)

 4.  Bronx Blues (5:31)

Personnel:

Stan Getz:  Tenor Saxophone

The Oscar Peterson Trio:

Oscar Peterson:  Piano

Herb Ellis:  Guitar

Ray Brown:  Bass

Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio is an album by Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio, originally released in 1958 by Verve, remastered and reissued on February 13, 2026 by Verve.  Pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl.