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Impulse!/Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) recently introduced the second batch of its 2-On-1 series. Each CD features two classic albums from some of Impulse! Records' legendary jazz and blues artists. Included in this first batch are releases from Alice Coltrane, Blue Mitchell, Charles Mingus, Chico Hamilton, Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Howard Roberts, John Handy, Keith Jarrett, Marion Brown, Mel Brown, Michael White, Sonny Criss, Sonny Stitt and a jazz supergroup featuring arranger Oliver Nelson working with pianists Hank Jones and Steve Allen. The series includes many worldwide CD premieres.
Alice Coltrane—Huntington Ashram Monastery / World Galaxy (2-On-1 CD)
The uncompromising American jazz pianist, organist, harpist, composer and bandleader Alice Coltrane was married to jazz legend John Coltrane and played in his band until his death in 1967. She then embarked on a solo career and recorded some of her finest works for Impulse! Records. Featured on a single disc are her 1969 release Huntington Ashram Monastery and her 1972 classic World Galaxy. Huntington Ashram Monastery features all original compositions and showcases her incredible skills on the harp and piano. Tracks such as “Turiya," “Paramahansa Lake" and the title track demonstrate her virtuosity on the harp while “Jaya Jaya Rama" and “Ihs" displays her brilliance and virtuosity on the piano. Considered one of the finest moments in jazz, Coltrane's 1972 release World Galaxy reached No. 12 on the Jazz Album charts and is considered one of her strongest releases. World Galaxy features beautiful and dynamic tracks such as “Galaxy in Turiya" and “Galaxy in Satchidananda," plus her bold rendition of John Coltrane's signature song “My Favorite Things," adding her own unique twist on the timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.
The uncompromising American jazz pianist, organist, harpist, composer and bandleader Alice Coltrane was married to jazz legend John Coltrane and played in his band until his death in 1967. She then embarked on a solo career and recorded some of her finest works for Impulse! Records. Featured on a single disc are her 1969 release Huntington Ashram Monastery and her 1972 classic World Galaxy. Huntington Ashram Monastery features all original compositions and showcases her incredible skills on the harp and piano. Tracks such as “Turiya," “Paramahansa Lake" and the title track demonstrate her virtuosity on the harp while “Jaya Jaya Rama" and “Ihs" displays her brilliance and virtuosity on the piano. Considered one of the finest moments in jazz, Coltrane's 1972 release World Galaxy reached No. 12 on the Jazz Album charts and is considered one of her strongest releases. World Galaxy features beautiful and dynamic tracks such as “Galaxy in Turiya" and “Galaxy in Satchidananda," plus her bold rendition of John Coltrane's signature song “My Favorite Things," adding her own unique twist on the timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.
Blue Mitchell—African Violet / Summer Soft (2-On-1 CD)
American jazz, soul and blues trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded two classic records for Impulse!,African Violet and Summer Soft. Both albums are now available for the first time on one single disc. African Violet was released in 1977 and reached No. 23 on the Jazz Album charts. Featured are infectious tracks such as “Sand Castles," “Forget" and the Stevie Wonder top-50 hit “As." The following year Blue Mitchell released the album Summer Soft, titled after his rendition of “Summer Soft," a track originally written and recorded by Stevie Wonder. Other songs include covers of the Barbara Streisand staple “Evergreen" and “Funkthesizer," which was written by jazz great and Blue Mitchell band member Eddie Harris.
American jazz, soul and blues trumpeter Blue Mitchell recorded two classic records for Impulse!,African Violet and Summer Soft. Both albums are now available for the first time on one single disc. African Violet was released in 1977 and reached No. 23 on the Jazz Album charts. Featured are infectious tracks such as “Sand Castles," “Forget" and the Stevie Wonder top-50 hit “As." The following year Blue Mitchell released the album Summer Soft, titled after his rendition of “Summer Soft," a track originally written and recorded by Stevie Wonder. Other songs include covers of the Barbara Streisand staple “Evergreen" and “Funkthesizer," which was written by jazz great and Blue Mitchell band member Eddie Harris.
Charles Mingus—The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady / Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus (2-On-1 CD)
Charles Mingus was one of the most important figures in 20th century American music. He was a virtuoso bassist, accomplished pianist, composer and extremely demanding bandleader who found himself at the forefront of the avant-garde. Mingus' style was a mix of everything from modern classical music and jazz avant-garde to gospel, blues, New Orleans jazz, swing, bop and Latin music. Featured is his 1963 classic The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, an album written as one continuous composition consisting of four tracks and six movements and is considered his masterpiece as well as being ranked as one of the greatest jazz albums of all-time. The album's orchestral style is described by Mingus as “ethnic folk-dance music." Coupled with The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady is the highly regarded Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus which was also released in 1963 and mainly features reworked and retitled recordings based on some of his classics. Mingus also introduces his new composition “Celia" and an inspired version of Duke Ellington's “Mood Indigo." To this day Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus is considered one of the finest moments of his career.
Charles Mingus was one of the most important figures in 20th century American music. He was a virtuoso bassist, accomplished pianist, composer and extremely demanding bandleader who found himself at the forefront of the avant-garde. Mingus' style was a mix of everything from modern classical music and jazz avant-garde to gospel, blues, New Orleans jazz, swing, bop and Latin music. Featured is his 1963 classic The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady, an album written as one continuous composition consisting of four tracks and six movements and is considered his masterpiece as well as being ranked as one of the greatest jazz albums of all-time. The album's orchestral style is described by Mingus as “ethnic folk-dance music." Coupled with The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady is the highly regarded Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus which was also released in 1963 and mainly features reworked and retitled recordings based on some of his classics. Mingus also introduces his new composition “Celia" and an inspired version of Duke Ellington's “Mood Indigo." To this day Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus is considered one of the finest moments of his career.
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