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The Arkadia Jazz All-Stars is a group established in 1996 as the brainchild of Bob Karcy, Producer, musician, Founder and CEO of Arkadia Records. Total Time: 62 minutes About The Arkadia Jazz All-Stars: Steve Kuhn: Piano Bob Mintzer: Tenor sax George Mraz: Bass Al Foster: DrumsĪlan Pasqua: Piano Michael Brecker: Tenor sax Jack DeJohnette: Drums Dave Holland: Bassĭjango Reinhardt: Guitar Coleman Hawkins: Tenor sax Benny Carter: Alto sax Stephane Grapelli: Piano Randy Brecker: Trumpet Ted Rosenthal: Piano Dean Johnson: Bass Ron Vincent: Drums Joanne Brackeen: Piano John Patitucci: Bass Moracio “El Negro” Hernandez: Drums Lew Tabackin: Tenor sax David Lahm: Piano William Galison: Harmonica Kenny Washington: Drums Moanin’īenny Golson: Tenor sax Nat Adderley: Trumpet Monty Alexander: Piano Ray Drummond: Bass Marvin “Smitty” Smith: DrumsĬhip White: Drums Gary Bartz: Alto sax Steve Nelson: Vibes Buster Williams: Bassĭavid Liebman: Soprano sax Vic Juris: Guitar Tony Marino: Bass Jamey Haddad: Drums

The “Arkadia Jazz All-Stars: The Stars Of Jazz Volume 2”, is an extraordinary musical experience, proving that while Jazz often remembers the Standards, it is truly a living, evolving art form today. And of course, “Out of Nowhere” features the legendary Coleman Hawkins and Benny Carter with the gypsy master Django Reinhardt, recorded over 80 years ago.Contribute two bop originals, the rollicking “The Law of Diminishing Returns” and “Six Gun”. “Joy Spring” is reworked into a solo piano masterpiece by the incomparable Billy Taylor.The pathos of “My Funny Valentine” is magnified by Randy Brecker’s heartbreaking solo, which earned a Grammy Nomination as well.

Joanne Brackeen’s version of “Tico Tico” goes a step further, from standard time into 5/4.

New additions to the jazz jazz heritage can be seen in the recent focus of Joni Mitchell, with the cool neon buzz of Lew Tabackin’s tenor sax in “Blue Motel Room”.

“My Favorite Things” is pulled into standard 4/5 time by Dave Liebman in a Grammy Nominated performance.

The lush “I Want To Talk About You” features the rich saxophone of Gary Bartz.

Benny Golson and friends, including the late Nat Adderley, show their funky side in a greasy version of “Moanin”.

The original recordings of Jazz standards sound very different then recent versions, as the Jazz narrative continues to expand while musical and cultural influences leave their enduring mark on the it’s sound.

Herb Wong, Jazz Educators JournalĪlthough the repertoire of Jazz may ostensibly seem to stay the same, in reality it is constantly evolving. …a top-of-the-ladder cast… …rewarding jazz without compromise.” – Dr. “ “…A most savory and consumer-friendly clutch of fresh compilations. Assembled from original recordings by Arkadia Jazz’s most preeminent artists, who have all helped to create and expand the Jazz repertoire, this collection of songs serve as an introduction to our artist’s unique musical visions and legacy. In this album, “Arkadia Jazz All-Stars: The Stars Of Jazz Volume 2”, Arkadia and Postcards Records strive to show the evolution of the Jazz standard, but also add in some new additions as well to showcase the depth and range of the Jazz repertoire.