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Release date: 6 August TCB

LIONEL HAMPTON ORCHESTRA Swiss Radio Days: Basel 1953 CD TCB02172
This 1953 recording captures the legendary jazz musician Lionel Hampton leading a band that features an all-star line-up including Art Farmer, Benny Bailey, Clifford Brown, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Cleveland, Benny Powell and Gigi Gryce. They are given the opportunity to play extended solos on this live concert recording from Basel.

Release date: 28 May TCB RECORDS

BRAD LEALI JAZZ ORCHESTRA Maria Juanez CD TCB26902
‘Maria Juanez’ is a big band explosion of Latin, hard-bop, blues and gospel sounds built around six of Leali’s own compositions plus Lee Morgan’s ‘Seconds Best’; Henry Mancini’s ‘Pink Panther’ and Quincy Jones’ ‘Fallen Feathers’. The new compositions are destined to be classics played over and over again while the standards will be remembered for their new vibrancy. A ‘must have’ CD for all lovers of big band jazz!

OSCAR PETERSON Oscar Peterson & Friends - JATP Lausanne 1953 CD TCB02162
Rare and previously un-issued performances recorded at a Jazz At The Philharmonic concert in Lausanne, Switzerland, 1953 and recorded by Swiss Radio for broadcast. Presented by impresario Norman Granz to an ecstatic audience, Oscar is featured in the company of a veritable ‘who’s who’ of jazz ‘swingsters’ and super stars of the day: Lester Young, Willie Smith, Charlie Shavers, Barney Kessel, Ray Brown and J.C.Heard and Gene Krupa.

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OSCAR PETERSON/ELLA FITZGERALD JATP Lausanne 1953 CD TCB02152
Rare and previously un-issued performances recorded at a Jazz At The Philharmonic concert in Lausanne, Switzerland, 1953. The concert is split in three groupings; Ella and Oscar with Ray Brown and J.C. Heard on the first seven tracks, then Lester Young performing his famous tune “Lester Leaps In” with Oscar and his rhythm section plus Charlie Shavers on trumpet. The remaining five tracks feature Oscar’s famous trio with bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Barney Kessel.

GEORGE GRUNTZ CONCERT JAZZ BAND Tiger By The Tail CD TCB26702
Tiger Band The Tail is the latest in a long line of exciting and adventurous albums by the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band. Recorded in New York and featuring a stellar-cast of musicians, including Jack Walrath, Dave Liebman, Franco Ambrosetti, Chris Hunter and Danny Gottlieb, this is an album that delivers great compositions, inspired arrangements and wonderful ensemble and solo playing. This is one of today’s most adventurous and joyous big bands! George Gruntz will be featured in the September issue of Jazzwise along with a review of this CD.

BRAD LEALI QUARTET Live In Europe CD TCB25502
This is jazz with a soul-groove edge to it from alto saxophonist Brad Leali, former musical director and lead alto with the Harry Connick Jr. Orchestra. Featuring a line-up of alto sax, trumpet, Hammond B3 and drums, this is an album that has the drive and soul reminiscent of the early groups lead by the likes of Cannonball Adderley and Freddie Hubbard.

ROMAN SCHWALLER/ Eckinger/Jimmy Cobb Play The Billie Holiday Songbook CD TCB24602
The renowned soloist from The Vienna Art Orchestra, Swiss saxophonist Roman Schwaller, leads his piano-less trio (Isla Eckinger – bass, Jimmy Cobb – drums) through a program of songs made famous by singer Billie Holiday. The album injects a contemporary edge to standard material out of an era where melodies were created to be sung by top stars. Listen to one of Europe’s finest saxophonists playing 10 songs from America’s most memorable musical period, bowing towards one of its most famous interpreters - the late great, Billie Holiday.

STICH WYNSTON's MODERN SURFACES Transparent Horizons CD TCB01172
Former member of The Shuffle Demons and now leader of Modern Surfaces, Canadian drummer Stich Wynston pushes the boundaries of free-jazz, rock, classical and textural electronics on this, his band’s latest album. Defying categorization, the music will appeal to a broad audience ranging from those who listen to the likes of Pat Metheny, Evan Parker, Robert Fripp, Ornette Coleman, Steve Coleman, Peter Gabriel, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, King Crimson, and of course The Shuffle Demons. ‘Modern Surfaces’ involves the exploration of abstract expression and transfers thought through music directly to the listener without style identifications.

BENNY GOODMAN Benny Goodman in Lausanne 1950 CD TCB02142
Rare concert performances made on the occasion of Benny Goodman’s first visit to Europe in 1950. Recorded in Lausanne for Swiss Radio, this historic concert features an all-star line-up of musician who were in effect a “jam-band“ of the highest order. The repertoire is from Goodman’s popular orchestra period and includes such hits as After You’ve Gone, Airmail Special, Stompin At The Savoy, and many others. A key point of interest is the appearance of saxophonist Zoot Sims and trumpeter Roy Eldridge. Previously unreleased, this is a “must-have“ recording for all fans of Swing and Benny Goodman.

JIMMY 'T99' NELSON The Blue Flagships - Live! CD TCB43052
Rare live performances (2004) from legendary Texas bluesman Jimmie ‘T99’ Nelson. A blues singer in the tradition of Big Joe Turner, Jimmy cut some of the greatest sides in the history of rock and roll or, as it was known in those days, rhythm and blues. Two of his tunes were substantial hits: "T99 Blues" and "Meet Me With Your Black Dress On," both of which are featured on this album.