The members of Oddjob have clearly done their homework. Drummer Janne Robertson opens the album with a New Orleans Second Line-style solo, "Kingston," before the group enters for the breezy.......

Busoni: Piano Concerto / John Ogdon
EMI Classics | Encore | February 6, 2007
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No other account quite rivals the grandeur or the thrill of discovery of Ogdon's.

The Gramophone

After a long period off of records (at least as a leader), pianist Kenny Drew emerged in 1973 for a duo session with bassist Niels Pederson. For their rematch in 1974, Drew and Pederson performed one original apiece, five standards (including "A Child Is Born" and "My Shining Hour") and jazz interpretations of a couple of Scandinavian folk songs. The pianist's style was largely unchanged from the 1950s except that he had grown a bit as a player and was open to some more modern chord voicings. The music on this encounter with the virtuosic bassist Niels Pederson should easily appeal to Kenny Drew's fans. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

This live video, shot in 1985 for the acclaimed PBS music series Soundstage, captures Franklin at her best in a concert at Chicago's Park West club. Hear Aretha sing her great songs, including "Respect", "Freeway of Love", "Think", "Rock Steady", "Didn't It Rain", "Something He Can Feel" and "Jump to It".

The Miles Davis Quintet - Steamin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (1956) {2007 Prestige RVG Remaster}
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Jazz / Bop / Cool / Hard Bop

Of Miles Davis's many bands, none was more influential and popular than the quintet with John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. Davis's muted ballads and medium-tempo standards endeared him to the public. The horns' searing exposition of classics like "Salt Peanuts" and "Well, You Needn't" captivated musicians. The searching, restless improvisations of Coltrane intrigued listeners who had a taste for adventure. The flawless rhythm section became a model for bands everywhere. Steamin' is a significant portion of the music of this remarkable group.