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Lullaby in Rhythm Tribute to June Christy
Stephanie Nakasian
Stephanie Nakasian has long been a well-respected singer, but one who has not been given half t he recognition that she deserves. However, this CD is quite definitive, a tribute to June Christy.

Perfect Match
The Music of Mark Taylor and Dru ms of Steve Fidyk
A Powerful Big Band Harmonically and Rhythmically innovative with a Kenton approach.

The Early Years: "A Love Like This"
Chet Baker
It's what you love about Chet Baker and won't be disappointed.

Night Lights
Octobop
Reminiscent of Shorty Rogers.This West Coast West Jazz Octet rides again from Northern California

Stan Getz Quartet with Lou Levy
Stan Getz, Lou Levy, Shelly Manne, Leroy Vinnegar, Stan Levey
This Double CD set with an Allstar Cast playing the Standards. Not to be missed

You Are There
Roberta Gambarini and Hank Jones
A duet made in heaven with Hank Jones on piano and singing sensation Roberta Gambarini. This CD will not let you down!

All This in Heaven Too
Chuck Redd
The title  of this CD says it all, with Chuck Redd on Vibes Gene Bertoncini on Guitar George Mraz on Bass and Ken Peplowski on Reeds.

Beware of Spring
Meredith d'Ambrosio
The Ultimate Jazz Singer doing the Standards along with her paraphrase versions.Not to be missed with Eddie Higgins on the Piano George Mraz on Bass and Jeff  Hirshfield on  Drums. Check out the cover of the CD which is one of her paintings which she paints for all her CDs.

Sunday Afternoon at the Lighthouse
Dave Pell Octet
This will bring you back to the good old 50s in Los Angeles (Hermosa Beach). The Lighthouse is the ultimate west coast jazz club.

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
The Eddie Higgins Quartet with Scott Hamilton
These guys play the standards that you love, just the way you like it. Eddie Higgins on piano,Steve Gilmore bass, Bill Goodwin on drums and Guest Scott Hamilton on tenor saxophone