Thursday, March 17, 2022

Arkadia Jazz All-Stars - The Stars of Jazz #1 (March 2022 Arkadia Records)

Featuring: Pat Metheny, Benny Golson, Branford Marsalis, Bill Frisell, Lee Konitz, Michael and Randy Brecker, Randy Weston, and Django Reinhardt.

This album “The Stars Of Jazz, Volume 1”, showcases some of most prolific musicians, all still casting the indelible shadow of their sound. These original recordings by Arkadia Jazz’s most preeminent artists, serve as an introduction to our artist’s unique musical visions and legacy. This extraordinary album is a collection of the best modern Jazz has to offer.

1. Caravan 04:54
2. Body and Soul* 06:20
3. Heaven’s Gift 04:28
4. A Night in Tunisia 05:21
5. Stella By Starlight 02:51
6. If I Were a Bell 05:47
7. Good Morning, Heartache 05:22
8. Visions of Gaudi 05:26
9. Bernie’s Tune 05:57
10. The Emergence 05:57
11. Nuages 03:14

Billy Taylor: Piano; Pat Metheny: Guitar; Joanne Brackeen: Piano; Randy Brecker: Trumpet

Lee Konitz: Alto sax; Bob Brookmeyer: Trombone; Gary Peacock: Bass; Bill Frisell: Guitar

Benny Golson: Tenor sax; T.K. Blue: Alto sax; Eric Reed: Piano; David Liebman: Soprano sax

Randy Weston: Piano; Branford Marsalis: Tenor sax; Harold Land: Tenor sax; Bill Henderson: Piano

Geoff Keezer: Piano; Dwayne Burno: Bass; Cecil McBee: Bass; James Leary: Bass; Ray Ellis: Arranger

Billy Hart: Drums; Steve Kuhn: Piano; George Mraz: Bass; Tom Harrell; Trumpet; Al Foster: Drums

Michael Brecker:Tenor sax; Ted Rosenthal: Piano; Ron Vincent: Drums; Alan Pasqua: Piano

Dave Holland: Bass; Paul Motian: Drums; Django Reinhardt: Guitar