Johnny Griffin - "Just Friends"

Recorded in 1987, featuring Griffin (tenor sax), Hein de Graaff (piano), Koos Serierse (bass) and Erik Ineka (drums).

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk - "Lover Man"

Recorded 1959 in Amersfoort, Holland, featuring Kirk and the George Gruntz Trio.

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Sonny Sharrock live at the Knitting Factory, 1988

Sonny Sharrock biography & discography

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Curved Air - "Vivaldi"

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Marvin Gaye - "Hitch Hike"

From the television program Shindig.

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Blood, Sweat and Tears - "Smiling Phases"

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Oscar Peterson - "You Look Good To Me"

Recorded 1977 at the Montreux Jazz Festival, featuring Peterson (piano), Ray Brown (bass) and Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass).

Oscar Peterson 1925-2007

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Ornette Coleman Bass Quartet - Live at Jazz Middleheim, 2007

Featuring Coleman (alto sax), Tony Falanga (acoustic bass), Charnett Moffett (acoustic bass), Al Macdowell (electric bass) and Ornette Denardo Coleman (drums).

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Mandrill - "Get It All"

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Dr. John - "Such A Night"

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Sonny Rollins - "Global Warming"

Recorded 1998 in Espoo, Finland.

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Count Basie - "Jumpin' At The Woodside"

Trumpet solo by Sam Noto, tenor sax solo by Sal Nistico.

Count Basie Orchestra home page

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Mingus Dynasty - "Better Get It In Your Soul"

Also known as "Better Get Hit In Your Soul." This performance was recorded in 1986 and features Randy Brecker (trumpet), Joe Farrell (saxophone), Jimmy Knepper (trombone), Roland Hanna (piano), Mike Richmond (bass), Aladar Pege (bass) and Billy Hart (drums).

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Junior Walker - "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love For Me)"

Recorded November 11, 1985 for Late Night with David Letterman.

Junior Walker page at Motown.com

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McCoy Tyner - "My Favorite Things"

Featuring Tyner (piano), Avery Sharpe (bass) and Louis Hayes (drums).

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In Memory of Ike Turner, 1931 - 2007

Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm
- "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"
Recorded 2002 at the Montreux Jazz Festival.


Ike and Tina Turner
- "It's Gonna Work Out Fine"


Ike and Tina Turner
- "Proud Mary"


Ike and Tina Turner
- "River Deep Mountain High"


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John Lee Hooker - "Hobo Blues"

Recorded 1965 at the American Folk Blues Festival.

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Duke Ellington - "Symphony In Black"

Featuring Billie Holiday on vocals.

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Weather Report - "Mr. Gone"

Recorded 1978 at Rockpalast, featuring Joe Zawinul (keyboards), Wayne Shorter (saxophones), Jaco Pastorius (bass) and Peter Erskine (drums).

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Don Cherry - "Om Shanti"

Recorded in 1976 for Italian TV.

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John Coltrane - "Every Time We Say Goodbye"

Recorded 1961, featuring Coltrane (tenor and soprano sax sax), Eric Dolphy (alto sax and flute), McCoy Tyner (piano), Reggie Workman (bass) and Elvin Jones (drums).

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