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This 4-CD collection brings together 8 of the finest albums jazz multi-instrumentalist Jaki Byard recorded as a leader between 1960 and 1966.Born June 15, 1922, John Arthur "Jaki" Byard was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger. Mainly a pianist, he also played tenor and alto saxophones among several other instruments. He was known for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz.This 4-CD collection brings together the finest albums Jaki Byard recorded and released as a leader between 1960 and 1966, the period most critics and fans alike consider the great man's glory years. Providing a superb starting point for those new to this jazz master's music, and a delightful reminder for those already somewhat versed, this compilation will remain a highly sought-after item for years to come.Track ListingDisc 1:Journey/Hollis Stomp/Milan To LyonAluminum BabyPete And Thomas (Tribute To The Ticklers)Spanish Tinge No. 1Flight Of The FlyBlues For SmokeJaki's Blues NextDiane's MelodyOne Two FiveCinco y QuatroMellow SeptetGarnerin' A BitGiant StepsBess You Is My Woman/It Ain't Necessarily SoTo My WifeD.D.L.J.Disc 2:Hi-FlyTillie ButterballExcerpts From "Yamecraw"There Are Many WorldsHere To HearLullaby Of Birdland'Round MidnightBlues In The ClosetOut FrontTwo Different WorldsSearchlightEuropean EpisodeLush LifeWhen Sunny Gets BlueDisc 3:TwelveDeniseThing What IsBroadwayDolphy #1After You've Gone/Strolling AlongSt. Mark's Place Among The SewersKing DavidDisc 4:Freedom TogetherGetting To Know YouOde To PrezNocturne For ContrabassJust You, Just MeNight LeavesYoung At HeartA-Toodle-oo, Toodle-ooI Fall In Love Too EasilyOlean VisitSpanish TingeAlexander's Ragtime BandOn The SpotGEB Piano RollSecond Balcony JumpP.C. BluesSnow Flakes
