THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA 30th Anniversary Concert

CD Number: PRODVD1

This is a unique double sided DVD containing two full versions of the concert - Side A displays in Full Colour with pristine digital sound in the Modern Style while side B has authentic 1920s Sepia Tone with phonographic audio simulation 1920s style! Wow!
This is a complete recording of the Orchestra's outstanding 30th Anniversary concert at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park on 22nd August 1999.

KEN COLYER - Studio 51 Club Sessions with Colyer Volume 2

CD Number: URCD222

Available by Mail Order NOW! In the shops from 21st April
Ken Colyer's Allstars at Studio 51 Club in April and May 1972. (Volume 1 see URCD217)
Ken Colyer trumpet, Sammy Rimington clarinet, Barry Palser trombone, Peter Morcombe tenor banjo, Annie Hawkins bass, Colin Bowden drums

PETER DONEGAN BAND - Live at the Elephant

CD Number: PDCD060

Lonnie Donegan's son Peter has been touring extensively round the UK carving a niche for himself with both his fater's material and songs in his very own style. This CD features a mix of these two styles, and was recorded live at The Elephant on the Tyne, Gateshead in August 2006. The artists are Peter Donegan on guitar, banjo, piano and vocals, David Donegan on percussion, Mark Anderson guitar and vocals, Rachael bailey fiddle and Accordion and Michael Bailey Fender Bass and vocals with Ray Laidlaw drums. 24 terrific tracks.

GEORGE LEWIS IN HI-FI.....plus

CD Number: URCD221

10 tracks from the 1956 American Cavalier LP, featuring George Lewis with Thomas Jefferson (trumpet) Bob Thomas (toombone) Alton Purnell (piano and vocals)Alcide 'Slow Drag' Pavageau (String Bass)Joe Watkins (drums and vocals).
PLUS six tracks from 1957 where George is joined by Peter Stanton (cornet)Dick Oxtot (banjo) Barbara Dane (vocals) and Lelias Sharpton (bass)

THE COMPLETE JUBILEE CONCERT Second Half - Lonnie Donegan

CD Number: URCD218

At Last! Here is the much anticapted second half of the Jubilee concert from London's Fairfield Halls! The CD also features bonus tracks from Donegan's Dancing Sunshine Band. The First Half is available on URCD214.

JOE TURNER - Boss of the Blues

CD Number: URCD219

PROPER DISTRIBUTION ALBUM OF THE MONTH! Not to be missed!
Newly remastered stereo version of the great 1956 classic album with was the greatest blues album of all time! Big Joe Turner is reunited with Boogie pianist Pete Johnson and also featured is the great Ellingtonian trombonist Lawrence Brown. Plus 11 bonus tracks from 1955/56 originally produced for the hit parade and jukebox market.

FAREWELL BLUES - GORGE MELLY with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER'S HALF DOZEN

CD Number: LACD250

When his doctor told him in January 2007 he only had until July to live George said he wanted to make one more album. This is it. The CD finds Goodtime George undaunted, full of spirit and singing with relish. His sense of fun and ireverance shines through.

CORNUCOPIA 2 - Humphrey Lyttleton and his Band

CD Number: CLGCD045

Here is volume 2 at last, this time with guests Tina May and Annie Whitehead. Jimmy Hastings, Karen Sharp, Ray Wordsworth, Jo Fooks, Ted Beament, John Rees-Jones and Adrian Macintosh.

THE HISTORY OF JAZZ Volume 2 - Swing, Be-Bop, Cool and Fusion - 5 CD Set

CD Number: DVCD033

100 great hits of Swing, Be-Bop, Cool and Fusion. Artists include Louis Armstrong, Bix Biderbecke, Cab Calloway, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry James, Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman, Chick Corea, George Benson, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington and many many more. Full details inside.

THE HISTORY OF JAZZ - 5 CD Set

CD Number: DVCD032

Wonderful collection of 100 Ragtime, Dixieland and Boogie Woogie Greats on 5 CDs - all at a terrific price! The list of Artists is a catalogue of the very best names in jazz - see inside for full details.

RUBY BRAFF - As Time Goes By

CD Number: CCD79741

Ruby Braff is one of the jazz icons. Although he didn’t begin recording until the early fifties, he began playing the trumpet in 1935 and so was familiar of giants like Willie 'The Lion' Smith, Jack Teagarden, Pee Wee Russell and the intellectually-impaired trombonist George Brunis ('Ironhead' to his colleagues). The key to Braff’s music is its honesty and directness and thus it would appeal to all. It is firmly based in melody and thus when Ruby extemporises on a theme, his inventions may be fleet and intricate but they are always based on logic. On the other hand, they are also fired by such a huge and very unusual imagination. Coupled to his gorgeous tone and facile valve work they make up the components of a jazz giant. The various consummations here are so palpable as not to need describing yet it’s worth noting the wide range of material on this disc which was recorded in concert at the University College School, Hampstead, London on 16th May 1991. Ruby Braff (cornet) was joined by sidemen Howard Alden (guitar) and Frank Tate (bass).

TURK MURPHY - New Orleans Stomp - DOUBLE CD

CD Number: JASCD461

Another fantastic and fully re-mastered Turk Murphy collection highlighting what truly was a great jazz band. This set follows on from the success of our previous release 'Turks Delight' JASCD 439.
There are some real delights on this set including the elusive 'Smokey Mokes', and rare but nonetheless fine material such as 'Mack The Knife' and 'Maryland'.
Almost all the tracks have never been on CD before and a full discography is included with comprehensive notes on the band and recordings.

THE FIREHOUSE FIVE plus TWO - Stoking the Fire - The Whole Story Volume 2

CD Number: JASCD460

DOUBLE CD SPECIAL!!!
The Firehouse Five Plus Two were mostly comprised of cartoon animators from the Disney Studios and their spontaneous sessions were often injected with a good dose of humour.
'Stocking the Fire' follows on from the success of the first volume 'Settin' the World on Fire' JASCD 426 and is a great second helping, showing what a fun and lively jazz band the Firehouse Five were.
Also Included in this fantastic new set are rare recordings of the band with Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald.

THE LAST TOUR - Lonnie Donegan

CD Number: URCD212

Superb 'live' recording of Lonnie's last tour recorded in October 2002 - Lonnie was on excellent form on what was to be his last tour. Plus bonus tracks from his son Peter who played piano on the Last Tour and is continuing his father's legacy. There are liner notes from the Donegan family - a unique 'must' for all jazz fans.