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Release date: 26 March 2007 CHESKY

JOHN HICKS/WILLIAMS/HAYES On The Wings Of An Eagle SACD(H) SACD318
“On The Wings Of A Dove” captures pianist John Hicks leading a trio in March 2006 just a few months before his untimely death in May. Supported by bassist Buster Williams and drummer Louis Hayes he performs three originals plus six jazz standards by the likes of Gigi Gryce, Donald Byrd, Thelonious Monk and Dexter Gordon.

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NICHOLAS PAYTON / BOB BELDEN Mysterious Shorter (Hybrid SACD) SACD321
Mysterious Shorter pays tribute to the legendary Wayne Shorter and features interpretations of Shorter’s music by the innovative tenor saxophonist and arranger Bob Belden and trumpet player Nicholas Payton along with guitarist John Hart, keyboardist Sam Yahel and drummer Billy Drummond.

FRED HERSCH Personal Favorites (Hybrid SACD) SACD324
This compilation of the celebrated pianist Fred Hersch's recordings for Chesky demonstrate that he is a superior soloist, accompanist, and interpreter of ballads. He has been described by Downbeat as "...one of the small handful of brilliant musicians of his generation."

CARLOS FRANZETTI Songs For Lovers CD JD309
On “Songs For Lovers”, Carlos Franzetti the noted arranger/composer steps up to the microphone for a classy collection of jazz standards in the tradition of Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle. Franzetti’s beautiful string arrangements accompany his own vocal and piano performances of ten songs, most of them standards plus a few modern surprises.

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CORYELL / BAILEY / WHITE Traffic SACD SACD322
The godfather of fusion guitar Larry Coryell, former Weather Report bassist Victor Bailey and veteran Return to Forever drummer Lenny White continue their tradition of blending virtuosic original compositions with immaculately conceived interpretations of jazz and classic rock standards. This time the power trio unplug for gentle acoustic interludes like "Jake's Lullaby" and "Joyce's Favorite."

HANK JONES / McBRIDE / COBB West Of 5th SACD SACD313
This exciting recording features pianist Hank Jones, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Jimmy Cobb - two esteemed veterans playing with a stellar young musician. The rhythmic interplay between McBride and Cobb is particularly strong as the two musicians are also paired on Chesky's New York Time SACD, which features them along with Cedar Walton and Javon Jackson.

CHRISTIAN McBBRIDE / WALTON etc. New York Time SACD SACD314
New York Time features respected elders, drummer Jimmy Cobb and pianist Cedar Walton, playing with two rising stars of the genre – bassist Christian McBride and tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson. The date is highlighted by several of Walton's original compositions and a cover of John Coltrane's "Naima."

DAVID HAZELTINE-GEORGE MRAZ TRIO Manhattan SACD SACD310
Manhattan is an album that captures the dynamic moods of the world's greatest city as interpreted through the supple interplay of this stellar trio of pianist David Hazeltine, bassist George Mraz and drummer Billy Drummond. Fittingly enough, Manhattan is the first of seven titles to be released as part of Chesky's The New York Sessions series. This new series will feature today's greatest jazz musicians captured with Chesky's world-renowned minimalist recording techniques.

JOHN ABERCROMBIE/EDDIE GOMEZ Structures SACD SACD317
No. 2 in Chesky's New York Sessions series is a relaxed, laid-back collection of jazz standards and original compositions from the formidable trio of John Abercrombie on guitar, Eddie Gomez on bass and Gene Jackson on drums.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS Chesky Records 20th Anniversary 2CD CH312
In celebration of 20 years as one of the leading labels for high quality, audiophile recordings, Chesky Records is proud to announce the release of this 20th Anniversary two CD set. This special release showcases the world-class artist roster that Chesky Records has been involved with since 1986. Artists include McCoy Tyner, John Pizzarelli, Astor Piazzola, Oregon, Paquito D'Rivera, Larry Coryell, Bucky Pizzarelli, The Persuasions, Bob Mintzer, etc.

XIOMARA Xiomara CD JD311
Cuban vocal sensation Xiomara Laugart. fuses the essence of Cuba to a sophisticated, contemporary sound, buoyed by members of the band, Yerba Buena. Her extraordinary contralto echoes the memory of Celia Cruz while her distinctive performance bears the influence of the social consciousness of Nina Simone.

RACHEL Z Grace CD JD300
Pianist Rachel Z has performed and recorded with the classic fusion band Steps Ahead, Al Di Meola, Mike Mainieri, Wayne Shorter and Peter Gabriel. On her solo project, ‘Grace’, she can be heard on vocals as well as an instrumentalist, performing with her trio a number of originals plus covers of tunes by U2, Kurt Cobain, Kate Bush, Bjork and John Lennon..

CORYELL/BAILEY/WHITE Electric CD JD308
‘Electric’, is a blistering set of jazz, blues and classic rock anthems performed by the pioneer of jazz-rock, guitarist Larry Coryell with veteran Return to Forever drummer Lenny White and former Weather Report bass player Victor Bailey. Coryell and friends have an all-out blast working their way through a covers of well-known cuts by Led Zeppelin (“Black Dog”), and Sly and the Family Stone (“Sex Machine”), as well as Miles Davis “So What” and Wayne Shorter “Footprints”.

VARIOUS ARTISTS Rockin' The Blues CD JD294
ditto ditto SACD SACD296
Five exceptional pianists join forces for an unforgettable evening of stomping boogie-woogie and soulful gospel music. Bob Seely – piano, Eric Reed – piano, Johnny O'Neal – piano, Mark Braun – piano, Monty Alexander – piano demonstrate the intimate link between jazz piano, gospel music and boogie-woogie

PAQUITO D'RIVERA Portraits Of Cuba SACD SACD298
Now available as a Hybrid SACD, this classic jazz recording by the Cuban saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera won the Best Latin Jazz Album of the 39th Annual Grammy Awards. With large band arrangements reminiscent of Gil Evans’s and Miles Davis’s classic, "Sketches of Spain", D’Rivera performs familiar classics from the popular Latin music tradition.

CANDIDO & GRACIELA Inolvidable CD/SACD SACD297
Now available as a Hybrid SACD, this new recording features Latin music legends, conga drummer Candido and vocalist Graciela, two survivors from the Cubop movement of the late 1940s, which fused Cuban rhythms with big-band jazz.

CORYELL/ASSAD/ABERCROMBIE Three Guitars SACD SACD289
Guitarists Larry Coryell, Badi Assad and John Abercrombie are recorded together for the first time with Chesky brilliantly capturing the spontaneous combustion of spirit and creativity. This line-up, who are all playing on acoustic guitars, portrays an interesting blend of musical backgrounds from Jazz to Classical to Fusion to Brazilian, with each artist contributing their own compositions to the mix.

CHUCK MANGIONE The Feeling's Back SACD282
First release as an hybrid SACD for this 1998 recording by flugelhornist Chuck Mangione. Mangione blends jazz with Brazilian rhythms as he performs his own compositions, as well as those by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luis Bonfa, Dorival Caymmi and more.

ROSA PASSOS & RON CARTER Entre Amigos CD SACD291
First time as an hybrid SACD for this 2003 recording which features the Brazilian vocalist Rosa Passos, bassist Ron Carter and their fellow collaborators bringing the Bossa Nova sound up-to-date.

CARLOS FRANZETTI The Jazz Kamerata CD JD283
SACD SACD287
Some of the best-known tunes by jazz greats Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett and Bill Evans, have been arranged for saxophone, piano and bass and chamber ensemble by the composer and arranger Carlos Franzetti.

PERSUASIONS The Persuasions Sing U2 CD JD306
The renowned a cappella vocal group The Persuasions, turn their magical talents to the music of U2. Current band members Jimmy Hayes, Jayotis Washington, B.J. Jones and Joe Russell, give some of U2's best known tunes a rich "spiritual" interpretation that fits perfectly with the original intention of these great rock 'n roll songs.

VALERIE JOYCE New York Blue CD JD316
“New York Blue” is the debut release from vocalist Valerie Joyce. With backing from the cream of New York musicians including pianist/arranger Andy Ezrin and saxophonist Lawrence FeldmanJoyce performs a collection of classic jazz, standard and contemporary tunes that perfectly showcase the singer's distinctively smoky vocal sound and nuanced performance.

LIVINGSTON TAYLOR There You Are Again CD JD307
Singer/songwriter Livingston Taylor’s latest recording features 12 newly written songs and an all-star roster of musicians and singers including Carly Simon, James Taylor, Pam Tillis, Vince Gill, Steve Gadd and Leland Sklar.

BILLY BURNETTE Memphis In Manhattan CD JD299
Country/rockabilly musician Billy Burnette has performed with Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and John Fogerty as well as writing hits for Rod Stewart, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fleetwood Mac,Cher, Dolly Parton and others. Memphis in Manhattan represents a return to his roots and it features his own material alongside compositions by Bob Dylan, Peter Green, Boudleaux & Felice Bryant and Dorsey and Johnny Burnette.

BADI ASSAD The Best Of Badi Assad CD JD302
Brazil's Badi Assad is one of the most exciting and innovative guitar players performing today. A virtuoso whose technical ability never overshadows the visceral impact of her playing, Assad, is, quite simply, a wonder to behold.