Sun Ra Arkestra - "Cosmic Hope"

Recorded in 2004 at Chivas Jazz Festival, Directv Music Hall in Sao Paolo, Brazil, featuring the Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen.

Musicians: Marshall Allen (alto sax, clarinet, flute, EVI, vocal), Charles Davis (tenor sax), Art Jenkis (vocal, space voice, percussion), Tyrone Hill (trumpet, vocal), Michael Ray (trumpet, vocal), Fred Adams (trumpet), Knoel Scott (alto sax), Rey Scott (baritone sax, flute), Dave Davis (trombone), Luquman Ali (drums), Elson Nascimento (drums, percussion), D. Hotep (guitar), Yahya Abdul-Majid (tenor sax), Vincent Chancey (French horn) and John Ore (bass).

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Booker T. and the MGs - "Melting Pot"

Recorded 1991, featuring Booker T. Jones (organ), Steve Cropper (guitar), Donald "Duck" Dunn (bass), and Danny Gottlieb (drums).

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Duke Ellington Trio - "On The Fringe Of The Jungle"

Recorded in 1967 in Denmark, featuring Duke Ellington (piano), John Lamb (bass) and Rufus "Speedy" Jones (drums).

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Wilson Pickett - "Stagger Lee"

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Freddie Hubbard - "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes"

Recorded in 1989 in Bern, Germany, featuring Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), James Williams (piano), Peter Washington (bass) and Tony Reedus (drums).

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The Doors - Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Recorded July 5, 1968 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

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Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition - Live in Warsaw

Recorded in 1983 in Warsaw, Poland, featuring Jack DeJohnette (drums), Arthur Blythe (alto sax), John Purcell (saxophones), Marty Ehrlich (bass clarinet), Howard Johnson (baritone sax, tuba) and Rufus Reid (bass).

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Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band - "Big Eyed Beans From Venus"

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Muddy Waters - "The Blues Had A Baby (And They Named It Rock & Roll)"

Recorded in 1977 at the Victoria Theater in London.

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Count Basie - "Basie's Boogie"

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Art Ensemble of Chicago - "Odwalla"

Recorded July 12, 1987 at the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland, featuring Roscoe Mitchell (saxophones), Joseph Jarman (saxophones), Lester Bowie (trumpet), Malachi Favors Maghostut (bass), and Famoudou Don Moye (drums).

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Rufus featuring Chaka Khan - "Once You Get Started/Stop On By"

Recorded in 1974 for The Mike Douglas Show.

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Coleman Hawkins - "Caravan"

Recorded 1964, featuring Coleman Hawkins (tenor sax) and "Papa" Jo Jones (drums).

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Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band - "The Intro and the Outro"

Recorded for the TV program Do Not Adjust Your Set.

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Memphis Slim - "Slim's Boogie"

Recorded in 1976 for German television, featuring Memphis Slim (piano, vocal), Gerald Luciano Hartwig (bass), Joey Albrecht (guitar) and Michel Denis (drums).

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Elvin Jones Trio - "For Heaven's Sake"

Recorded in 1968 at De Doelen Theatre in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, featuring Elvin Jones (drums), Joe Farrell (tenor sax) and Jimmy Garrison (bass).

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