“Arkadia Jazz, one of the hippest and most uncompromising labels on today’s scene.” – Bob Young, Boston Herald
This album, “Arkadia Jazz All-Stars: In the Beginning” features songs from the first six Arkadia Jazz releases in 1997. It includes special Radio Versions of songs by Soprano Saxophonist extraordinaire David Liebman debut album “New Vista” and legendary Saxophonist and Composer Benny Golson’s new release “Up Jumped Benny”, unreleased tracks by pianist Billy Taylor from “Music Keeps Us Young”, as well as a bona fide piece of Jazz history… A recording of French gypsy Jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt entitled “Nuages” featuring sax legend Coleman Hawkins. We also introduce two acclaimed international musical groups, Brazilian jazz band Nova Bossa Nova, and the jazz virtuosity of the Moscow Sax Quintet from Russia.
The “Arkadia Jazz All-Stars: In the Beginning” release is the perfect introduction to Jazz music and Arkadia’s award-winning catalog and artists.
1. Dave Liebman, Vic Juris, and more - New Vista 05:09
2. Dave Liebman, Vic Juris, and more - Beauty and the Beast 05:28
3. Billy Taylor and more - Caravan 04:54
4. Billy Taylor and more - Naima 05:40
5. Nova Bosa Nova; Bob Mintzer, Claudio Roditi, and more - Jazz Influence 06:00
6. Nova Bosa Nova; Bob Mintzer, Claudio Roditi, and more - Convite (Invitation) 04:58
7. Benny Golson, Kevin Hays, Dwayne Burno, Carl Allen, and more - Up Jumped Spring 06:25
8. Benny Golson, Kevin Hays, Dwayne Burno, Carl Allen, and more - Tiny Capers 06:19
9. Moscow Sax Quintet - Yardbird Suite 03:43
10. Moscow Sax Quintet - Smashing Thirds 02:59
11. Django Reinhardt, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, and more - Out of Nowhere 03:20
