Exceptional recordings of classic songs by jazz legends Louis
Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Cannonball Adderley and others.
Putumayo’s Jazz features a veritable who’s who of jazz legends
performing beloved standards. The 1950s was a golden age for jazz and
three-quarters of this collection was recorded during this era. Many of
these recordings have been remixed and remastered, providing a level of
sound quality not available until recent years. A wonderful introduction
to the genre and a worthy addition to any aficionado’s collection, Jazz
demonstrates the enduring, universal appeal of this homegrown American
musical style. The liner notes of the CD were written by noted jazz
scholar and WWOZ New Orleans radio host Joel Dinerstein, whose in-depth
commentary is accompanied by rare archival photos.