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NORMAN GRANZ - THE COMPLETE NORMAN GRANZ JAM SESSION (5CD)

NORMAN GRANZ/THE COMPLETE NORMAN GRANZ JAM SESSION (5CD)

Norman Granz didn't invent the jam session, but he put it on the map.  As a concert promoter and a record producer, he turned a concept as old as jazz itself into an international phenomenon.

The Granz formula was simple: Put a bunch of talented musicians together, turn them loose on a program heavy on blues and standards, and wait for the sparks to fly.  That formula always yielded memorable results, and the all-star studio recordings Granz produced between 1952 and 1954 were among the most memorable jam sessions of all time.

These historic meetings are now available for the first time in one package—a rare opportunity to hear some of the biggest names in jazz going head to head, in a unique environment conducive both to spirited competition and to warm camaraderie. Never before have these incredible jams been heard with this much clarity and impact!

Recorded 1952-1954 in Hollywood and New York City
Original recordings supervised by Norman Granz

Personnel:
Norman Granz  Producer - Count Basie  Piano, Organ - Ray Brown  Bass - Buddy DeFranco  Clarinet - Benny Carter  Trumpet, Arranger, Alto Saxophone, Composer - Harry 'Sweets' Edison  Trumpet - Roy Eldridge  Trumpet - Herb Ellis  Guitar - Stan Getz  Tenor Saxophone - Dizzy Gillespie  Trumpet - Wardell Gray  Tenor Saxophone - Freddie Greene  Guitar - Lionel Hampton  Piano, Drums, Vibraphone - Bill Harris  Trombone - J.C. Heard  Drums - Johnny Hodges  Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone - Illinois Jacquet  Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone - Barney Kessel  Guitar - Oscar Peterson  Piano - Charlie Parker  Alto Saxophone - Flip Phillips  Tenor Saxophone - Buddy Rich  Drums, Vocal - Arnold Ross  Piano - Charlie Shavers  Trumpet, Arranger - John Simmons  Bass - Willie Smith  Alto Saxophone - Ben Webster  Tenor Saxophone

Disc 1
 1. Jam Blues
 2. Medley
 3. What Is This Thing Called Love?
 4. Funky Blues
Disc 2
 1. Apple Jam
 2. Medley
 3. Oh Lady Be Good
 4. Blues For The Count
Disc 3
 1. Jamming For Clef
 2. Rose Room
 3. Stompin' At The Savoy - Part 1
 4. Stompin' At The Savoy - Part 2
Disc 4
 1. Blue Lou
 2. Just You, Just Me
 3. Jam Blues
 4. Medley (Ballad)
Disc 5
 1. Funky Blues
 2. Lullaby In Rhythm