Arkadia Jazz: The Stars of Jazz, Vol. 2

Performer: Various Artists
Distributor: V.I.E.W. Distibution

Notes: Compilation producers: Timothy Orr, Bob Karcy. Includes liner notes by Timothy Orr. Personnel: Django Reinhardt, Vic Juris (guitar); William Galison (harmonica); Lee Konitz (saxophone); David Liebman (soprano saxophone); Benny Carter (alto saxophone, trumpet); Gary Bartz, Andre Ekyan (alto saxophone); Coleman Hawkins, Lew Tabackin, Michael Brecker, Benny Golson, Bob Mintzer (tenor saxophone); Claudio Roditi, Nat Adderley, Randy Brecker (trumpet); Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone); Joanne Brackeen, Alan Pasqua, Monty Alexander, Steve Kuhn , Ted Rosenthal, Billy Taylor (piano); Mike LeDonne (organ); Steve Nelson (vibraphone); Dave Holland Quartet (upright bass); Chip White, Horacio "El Negro" Hern�ndez, Jack DeJohnette, Jamey Haddad, Kenny Washington, Al Foster, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Ron Vincent (drums). Recording information: 1937-1999. Arkadia Jazz: The Stars of Jazz, Vol. 2 is a more swinging, upbeat collection than its sister recoding, Arkadia Jazz: The Stars of Jazz, Vol. 1. The key figures here keeping instrumental jazz flame traditions include Billy Taylor, Benny Golson, Nat Adderley, and more. Stand out tracks in this compendium of standouts are the Grammy nominees "My Favorite Things" (David Liebman) and "My Funny Valentine" (Randy Brecker). ~ Tom Schulte

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