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Enchanted Lady
Milt Jackson and Ray Brown
From This Moment On
Diana Krall
I'm All Right
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New Diana Krall Album Celebrates The Beauty Of Bossa Nova

World renowned, award-winning, multi-Platinum-selling singer Diana Krall returns this year with one ...
 
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  David Benoit

Release Date: 26th January 2009 On 15th December 2008, Vince Guaraldi ‘s iconic recording A...
 
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  Nicola Conte

Release Date: 26th January 2009 Rituals confirms the multifaceted talent of the artist and instru...
 
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  Tift Merritt

Release Date: 19th January 2009 Tift Merritt returns to the UK for the Teddy Thompson tour and se...
 
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  Herbie Hancock

Released 10 November 2008 Herbie Hancock’s 40-year career as a recording artist is graced b...
 
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  Dave Holland

On Pass It On, his latest recording as a leader, the Grammy-winning bassist-composer Dave Holland on...
 
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  Chick Corea & Hiromi

In 2006, Chick Corea invited Hiromi Uehara to share a stage at the Tokyo Jazz Festival where their p...
 
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  Charlie Haden

Released 27 October Charlie Haden, universally recognised as one of music’s greatest bass pl...
 
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  The Bad Plus

Released 20 October The Bad Plus first appeared in 2000, and they didn’t go unnoticed for l...
 
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  John Mellencamp

Released 13 October Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter John Mellencamp returns this autumn wi...
 
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  Burt Bacharach

Released 20th October This album presents the legendary Burt Bacharach in concert setting, record...
 
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  Richard Bona

Released 27th October 2008 Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte, Queen Latifah, Harry Connick Jr. and Ma...
 
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  Mari Boine

Release Date: 6 October 2008 Mari Boine, a Norwegian Sami born in Finnmark in 1956, has consistentl...
 
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  Irma Thomas

One of soul music's greatest survivors, singer Irma Thomas has been a vital musical force since her ...
 
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  David Sanborn

Iconic saxophonist David Sanborn's latest solo album Here & Gone pays a heartfelt tribute to the...
 
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  Michael Feinstein

Four time Grammy nominee, singer/pianist Michael Feinstein is poised to release his 24th album, The ...
 
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  Dave Liebman

Released 4th of August World renowned saxophonist Dave Liebman has leapt back to his most explosi...
 
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  Lalah Hathaway

Released 14th of August Self Portrait is the critically acclaimed vocalist and song stylist Lalah...
 
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  Kenny Barron

Released 4th of August To understand the calibre of the man, it's enough to contemplate the long ...
 
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  Return To Forever

This summer Return To Forever, Chick Corea (keyboards), Stanley Clarke (bass), Lenny White (drums) a...
 
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  Various

Since its debut in 2002, Verve Remixed has paired some of the world’s most adventurous DJs and...
 
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  Danilo Pérez & Claus Ogerman

In reflecting on his latest CD, the lyrical and lushly orchestral Across the Crystal Sea, pianist Da...
 
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  Karrin Allyson

Critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated artist, Karrin Allyson returns with Imagina: Songs of Bras...
 
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  David Sanchez

Cultural Survival is the newest album from critically-acclaimed and Grammy award winning saxophonist...
 
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  Taylor Eigsti

Let It Come To You is Taylor Eigsti's sixth overall and second Concord Jazz release, marking yet ano...
 
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  Beth Rowley

Released 26 May 2008 Fusing a vintage sound & sensibility with a joyous, contemporary edge, B...
 
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  Roy Hargrove

Released 2 June 2008 Virtuoso US trumpeter Roy Hargrove returns with his latest album Earfood, a ...
 
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  Jeff Neve

Released 9 June 2008 Highly acclaimed rising star of Belgian jazz and a modern piano master alrea...
 
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  Dave Douglas & Keystone

Twice Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas is arguably one of the most original jazz...
 
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  Meshell Ndegéocello

Released 26 May 2008 After her acclaimed nu-jazz album Dance Of The Infidel, incredible bassist a...
 
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  Anna Maria Jopek

Released 19 May 2008 Anna Maria Jopek is as Polish as one can be - not only with her gentle beaut...
 
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  Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band

Released 12 May 2008 Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band will make their Verve Records debut in M...
 
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  Minnie Driver

Released 12 May 2008 Returning with her second album Seastories the album features twelve new son...
 
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  Scott Hamilton

Release 6 May 2008 Click here to Buy this album now Scott Hamilton has long been known as kee...
 
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  Lizz Wright

Released 31 March 2008 Lizz Wright's first two Verve releases, Salt and Dreaming Wide Awake, esta...
 
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  Chris Botti

Released 7 April 2008 A musical phenomenon in the United States, Chris Botti has demonstrate...
 
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  James Carter

Release 14 April 2008 James Carter is back in town. One of the most admired saxophonists of his g...
 
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  Miguel Zenón

Alto saxophonist’s third Marsalis Music album, featuring his quartet plus strings and horns, t...
 
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  Nils Petter Molvaer

Released 21 April 2008 Having scored and recorded for numerous films, world renowned Norwegian &n...
 
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  Herbie Hancock

Released October 1st 2007 An inspired meeting of two of the world’s preeminent musicians &n...
 
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  Chick Corea & Gary Burton

Released 25 February 2008 When they teamed up in 1972 to play in a piano-vibraphone setting, litt...
 
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  Beady Belle

Released 10 Mach 2008 The beautiful Beate S. Lech - super cool nu-soul-queen and Jazzland diva - ...
 
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  Tom Scott & Special Guests

Released 25 February 2008 Tom Scott and an all star cast of today’s jazz icons join to celebr...
 
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  Melody Gardot

Released 28 January At 22, singer-songwriter Melody Gardot has a hauntingly smooth voice that can...
 
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  Christian Scott

Released 21st January Anthem is the highly anticipated sophomore album from Grammy-nominated trum...
 
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  Bugge Wesseltoft

Released 28th January Piano virtuoso, flag-bearer of "the new conception of jazz" and h...
 
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  Diana Krall

Released September 17th 2007 'The Very Best of Diana Krall', the first career retrospective of the ...
 
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  Alison Krauss & Robert Plant

Released 22nd October Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, two of the most distinctive vocalists in mo...
 
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  John Scofield

Released 8th October A principal innovator of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield has expressed him...
 
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  Dee Dee Bridgewater

This union of premier jazz diva Dee Dee Bridgewater and the wonderful traditional sounds from M...
 
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  Michael Brecker

Multiple GRAMMY Award winning saxophonist teamed up with Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny, ...
 
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Here Come The Girls: Madeleine, Melody and Diana



This year sees the return of three of today’s finest female jazz singers; Madeleine Peyroux, Melody Gardot and Diana Krall. Each returns with a more mature outlook on life, a more sensual approach to the their music and another outstanding chapter in their recorded histories.

For Peyroux her album ‘Bare Bones’ sees her once again collaborate with the amazing musical talents of producer/writers Steely Dan’s Walter Becker and producer Larry Klein, who once again bring an innate level of musicality and sophistication to the album. It also sees her considerable gifts as a songwriter emerge to reveal her strongest and most personal set to date, since her wild days busking on the streets of Paris as a high school drop out before being discovered and going on to worldwide success and critical acclaim. ‘Bare Bones’ consolidates all of her previous promise with Peyroux writing all of the songs in collaboration with the likes of Julian Coryell, Joe Henry, David Batteau and Sean Wayland. One song, “I Must Be Saved,” was written entirely by Peyroux. The result is arguably her best album to date, an artistic breakthrough that finds her sublime voice wrapped around a collection of songs that she helped craft from their inception, marking her evolution as a songwriter.

Peyroux says the album builds from wariness, to loss, to acceptance, and finally to hope. “I’m really happy that I got to write,” says Peyroux, “It feels like a new segment, and it’s great work. I’m surrounded by beautiful sounds, really honest musicians, really honest playing.” It is indeed a fitting follow up to the success of her 2004 Rounder album ‘Careless Love’ that was a major ...

 
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The Best Of Universal Jazz 2008



2008 has been a momentous year for many reasons, yet in spite of all the new uncertainties and challenges ahead, jazz has remained a vital and uplifting force that can get us trough the toughest of times.  Herbie Hancock proved this with his amazing double Grammy Award win for his beautiful album ‘River: The Joni Letters’ scooping the prestigious ‘Album Of The Year Award’. And as if to prove his continuing creativity and incredible staying power he performed a sell-out tour of the UK that culminated in two mesmerising shows at this year’s London Jazz Festival.



There have been outstanding albums from right across the spectrum of the Universal Jazz roster with bassist Dave Holland recording one of his finest works to date with his new sextet with the album ‘Pass It On’. Fellow bassist, and equally iconic figure in jazz, Charlie Haden explored his country roots with a stirring collection of charming Americana classics on ‘Ramblin’ Boy’ while piano legend Chick Corea toured the world with a reformed Return To Forever and also found time to record a stunning reworking of his classic ‘Crystal Silence’ album with vibes virtuoso Gary Burton.

New talent shone brightly as well with brilliant new albums from jazz chanteuses like Melody Gardot or Lizz Wright, with their outstanding albums ‘Worrisome Heart’ and ‘The Orchard’ respectively. Pianists Taylor Eigsti, Jef Neve and the amazing Danilo Perez all produced superb new albums spanning everything from swing, contemporary and world jazz influences. And not to be left behind trumpet star Roy Hargrove was back to his funky bebop best with ‘Ear Food’, likewise fiery multi-reedist James Carter reminded us that he’s a force to be reckone...

 
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David Sanborn - Exclusive Video Interview



Iconic saxophonist David Sanborn is an unrivaled player who straddles the pop and jazz worlds while commanding respect in both. He's worked with everyone from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder to The Rolling Stones to name just a few. Remember David Bowie's "Young Americans" or the Saturday Night Live theme - that's Sanborn.



He returns with his latest solo album Here & Gone that pays a heartfelt tribute to the sound of Sanborn's most formative influences Hank Crawford, David "Fathead" Newman, Ray Charles and other greats who mixed jazz, soul and R&B. For this supremely swinging blues set he's joined by a stunning band that includes Steve Gadd (drums) and Christian McBride (bass) with outstanding guest performances from Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Sam Moore, Derek Trucks and Anthony Wilson. The album was produced by yet another legend and longtime friend: Phil Ramone.

Sanborn, who has been friends with Eric Clapton for many years and a collaborator with him on several previous projects, asked Eric to play on Percy Mayfield's 'I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town'. "Fortunately he agreed not only to sing on it but play on it! But he's got such a great understanding of what the music is about and the way it should be presented."

As a child, David had polio. His doctor suggested he play a wind instrument to improve his lung strength. His father took him to a basketball game in his hometown of St. Louis. Hank Crawford performed during halftime, Sanborn was inspired and immediately took up the sax - the rest is history. He talks about all this and more in our exclusive interview video, as he explains his deep love and passion for the music that first inspired him to become a musician.

 
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Verve Remixed 4, music’s most respected and emulated Remix series once again breaks new grou...
 
 
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