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A definite home run from Dutch pianist Rob Agerbeek – a hip set recorded in 1971, and one that's done with a very soulful groove! The group's a quintet, and Rob really sparkles in this setting – pushing the players with a subtle skill that recalls Horace Silver at his Blue Note best... read more

Rare solo piano work from the great Joe Albany – heard here in a beautifully unfettered setting! There's a fluid sort of magic here – that special quality that Albany was always cited for in his piano work, but which unfortunately was tragically under-recorded over the years. Most... read more

Two slices of work from Dutch vocalist Ann Burton – one of the hippest jazz singers on the European scene of the 60s and 70s, although not as well known over here as some of her other overseas contemporaries! The first half of the CD features vintage live work from 1962 - material that has... read more

The legendary Herb Geller joins pianist Rein DeGraaf in an excellent set dedicated to the music of Gigi Gryce – those sparkling modern jazz compositions that made such a big impact in the 50s! Gryce's original vision is updated slightly, but the tunes have a mostly classic feel – very... read more

Great recent work from legendary bassist Chuck Israels – a player known for his famous work with Bill Evans, but a musician who's just kept on growing over the years! This set's got a great 50s modern jazz vibe – bass by Israels and guitar from co-leader Axel Hagen – in a setting... read more

A beautiful little album from Lee Konitz – one that seems to have even more sensitivity than usual, thanks to the presence of a string quartet! The sound here is quite unusual – a mix of small combo jazz with slight added strings – in a way that's hardly like any "with... read more

The first recording we've heard from pianist Sal Mosca in a long time – recorded in his own studio with a nicely laidback feel! Mosca's still got an ear for the modern tones that first made his music stand out in the 50s, but he also brings in a warmer element too – a quality that... read more

A rare meeting of two great American talents overseas – the wonderful pianist Hod O'Brien, and trumpet modernist Jon Eardley! The pairing's a great one – as Hod's warmly soulful approach to the keys is offset by some of Eardley's sharper horn lines as the players stretch out over some... read more

The great tenorist Ted Brown joins the trio of pianist Hod O'Brien – in a late 80s set that's a wonderful reminder that Brown still had plenty to offer in later years! Ted's tone is almost right up there with his work on the classic Freewheelin album – and the relaxed setting provided... read more

Laidback duets between pianist Hod O'Brien and guitarist Wim Overgaauw – both aging players who relaxed nicely here in each other's company! There's a really clean sound to the set – open lines on Wim's hollow-body guitar, and a tinkling piano tone from O'Brien's keyboard – one... read more

A rare date from bop legend Red Rodney – a sweet 70s set that has the player working overseas with a Dutch quintet! Red shares leadership of the group with saxophonist Herman Schoonderwalt – who plays both alto and clarinet on the record – and the record's a live date, done for... read more