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Sheldon "Shelly" Manne (June 11, 1920 – September 26, 1984; aged 64) was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility.
Shelly Manne & His Men Play Peter Gunn is an album by drummer Shelly Manne's group Shelly Manne & His Men performing Henry Mancini's score from the TV show Peter Gunn. It was recorded in 1959 and released on the Contemporary label.

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When A Man Loves A Woman (originally titled in Dutch as Man die een vrouw bemint) is a 1968 jazz album by The Louis Van Dyke Trio, led by Dutch pianist Louis van Dijk.
Long considered a "private gem," it has been rediscovered in the spotlight again with its CD reissue since 2014 and its upcoming 180g LP release in 2024. This album captures the essence of European jazz, combining relaxing, easy listening with deep, sensitive musicality.

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The Great Concerts is a live compilation album by The Dave Brubeck Quartet, featuring landmark recordings from three different European and American performances between 1958 and 1963. Originally released by Columbia Records in 1988 as part of the Columbia Jazz Masterpieces series.
The album compiles nine tracks from the following venues:
・Carnegie Hall, New York City (February 21, 1963): Includes iconic performances of "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo à la Turk".
・Concertgebouw, Amsterdam (December 3, 1963): Features "Take the 'A' Train" and "The Real Ambassador".
・Copenhagen, Denmark (March 5, 1958): Features "Wonderful Copenhagen," "Like Someone in Love," and "Tangerine".

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Tito Puente's album "Top Percussion," released in 1957 (or 1958), is considered one of the most influential Latin jazz recordings of Afro-Cuban music. The album fully showcases his playing style as a timbalist and his collaborations with other master percussionists.
It features sessions with Tito Puente and other master percussionists from Cuba and Puerto Rico, including Mongo Santamaría, Francisco Aguabella, Willie Bobo, and Frieto Collazo.

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McCoy Tyner with Stanley Clarke and Al Foster is a self-titled jazz album released on January 25, 2000, under the Telarc Jazz label.
The sessions took place on April 27 and 28, 1999, in New York.
A "power trio" featuring piano legend McCoy Tyner, bassist Stanley Clarke (primarily on acoustic bass, with some electric), and drummer Al Foster.
The album is characterized as post-bop and straight-ahead jazz, blending Tyner's signature propulsive style with Clarke's "still-vital chopsmanship" and Foster's "rumbling trap-kit work".

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Sonny Stitt (1924–1982) was an American jazz saxophonist known as one of the most prolific and technically gifted musicians in the history of modern jazz.
Personal Appearance is a classic jazz album by the Sonny Stitt Quartet, recorded on May 12, 1957, in New York City. Released by Verve Records (MGV 8324), it is notable as the only collaboration between saxophone giant Sonny Stitt and influential pianist Bobby Timmons.

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Art Pepper's album Tokyo Debut is a live recording of his historic first performance in Japan, held at Yubin Chokin Hall in Tokyo on April 5, 1977. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece that captures a deeply emotional moment in his career.
The album is known for its dramatic backstory: Pepper had long struggled with drug-related legal issues and feared he would be denied entry to Japan. He eventually entered the country somewhat discreetly as a sideman for Cal Tjader’s band. The overwhelming and warm reception from the Japanese audience moved Pepper profoundly, resulting in exceptionally inspired improvisations.

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Go Straight Ahead 'N Make a Left is a jazz album by Japanese saxophonist Sadao Watanabe, featuring keyboardist Bernard Wright. Released on May 25, 1997, it marked Watanabe's first project after transferring to the Verve Records label.
The album was recorded in January and February 1997 at Interlude Studio in New York City. It features a mix of styles including fusion, bop, and contemporary jazz.

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Takao Nagai (永井隆雄,born 1951) is a jazz pianist from Tokyo. He graduated from Nihon University School of Dentistry and holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine. While working as a dentist, he has also been active as a jazz pianist for over 30 years.
Takao Nagai's debut album, "LIVE at THE SOMEDAY feat. BOBBY WATSON," is a live recording captured in November 1988 at the jazz club "Someday" in Tokyo. It was released through the Someday label, an offshoot of the renowned Three Blind Mice (TBM) label.

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Al and Zoot is a landmark jazz album by the Al Cohn Quintet featuring Zoot Sims, recorded on March 27, 1957, in New York City. Originally released on the Coral label, the record highlights the seamless chemistry between tenor saxophonists Al Cohn and Zoot Sims.
The album is widely celebrated for its "Two Tenor" sound, a style the pair famously perfected throughout their careers.

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