The Very Best Jazz Instrumentals
Not Now Music has built a reputation for thoughtfully curated reissues, and this three-disc collection of jazz instrumentals exemplifies their approach. Drawing from decades of recorded history, the selections span cool jazz, modal exploration, fusion, and straight-ahead acoustic jazz, creating a journey through the music's depth and variety. You'll hear from legendary players and interesting deep cuts, all chosen to hang together coherently. Whether new to jazz or seeking a well-rounded refresher, this compilation offers accessibility without condescension. The breadth means something for every mood and moment. A genuinely useful primer that respects both listener intelligence and the music's richness—making it an invaluable entry point or rediscovery.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Not Now Music |
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | 3xCD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Jazz
Style:
Label:
Not Now Music
Country:
Europe
Year:
19 Jan 2015
1-1. Miles Davis - So What
1-2. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five
1-3. Glenn Miller - In The Mood
1-4. King Curtis - Harlem Nocturne
1-5. Lawrence Welk - Baby Elephant Walk
1-6. Jimmy Smith - Midnight Special
1-7. Perez Prado - Guaglione
1-8. Eddie Harris - Exodus (Main Theme)
1-9. Quincy Jones - Tuxedo Junction
1-10. The Ramsey Lewis Trio - My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It
1-11. Earl Bostic - Unchained Melody
1-12. Count Basie - Basie Twist
1-13. Kenny Ball And His Jazzmen - Midnight In Moscow
1-14. The George Shearing Quintet - Lullaby Of Birdland
1-15. Dexter Gordon - Love For Sale
2-1. Herbie Hancock - Watermelon Man
2-2. Acker Bilk - Stranger On the Shore
2-3. Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers - Moanin'
2-4. Billy Vaughn - A Swingin’ Safari
2-5. Cannonball Adderley, Ray Brown - Work Song
2-6. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
2-7. Dizzy Gillespie - Salt Peanuts
2-8. Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli - Sweet Georgia Brown
2-9. Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd - Desafinado
2-10. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
2-11. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Afrikaan Beat
2-12. The Oscar Peterson Trio - Night Train
2-13. Herbie Mann - Blues Walk
2-14. Phil Upchurch Combo - You Can’t Sit Down (Part 1 and 2)
2-15. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Unsquare Dance
3-1. Quincy Jones And His Orchestra - Soul Bossa Nova
3-2. Duke Ellington - Take The “A” Train
3-3. Eddie Harris - Moon River
3-4. Jimmy Smith - Walk On The Wild Side
3-5. Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra - Calcutta
3-6. Count Basie - Lester Leaps In
3-7. King Curtis - Something Frantic
3-8. Perez Prado - Patricia
3-9. Jimmy McGriff - I’ve Got A Woman (Part 1)
3-10. Kenny Ball And His Jazzmen - March Of The Siamese Children
3-11. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Blue Rondo A La Turk
3-12. Dave Rose And His Orchestra - The Stripper
3-13. John Dankworth - African Waltz
3-14. Miles Davis - Straight No Chaser
3-15. Glenn Miller - Moonlight Serenade
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