Description:

This is the fifth and sixth installment of the highly successful "Jazz Collection 1000" series, released four times in 2014 (February, March, September, and October: 50 titles each). As with the previous four releases, 100 titles from Sony Music's extensive jazz catalog, centered on the two major U.S. labels Columbia and RCA, are included, including first CD releases of long-awaited works and rare works that are currently difficult to obtain (Vol. 5: 50 titles released on October 14; Vol. 6: 50 titles released on November 6). The special price is 1,000 yen plus tax (1,500 yen plus tax for the 2-disc set). All titles include new liner notes. One of the most lyrical duo in the jazz world, Paul Desmond and Jim Hall's outstanding "sound talk" can be fully enjoyed on this disc. The group's interpretations of many classic songs, including "I'm Used to That Girl" from the popular musical "My Fair Lady," couldn't be more beautifully executed. The quartet's co-stars include Gene Wright of the Dave Brubeck Quartet and Percy Heath & Connie Kay of the Modern Jazz Quartet.Includes 2 bonus tracks. ◆Limited time production special price edition (until March 31, 2017) / Liner notes / Bonus tracks included

Tracklisting:

1 WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME
2 THAT OLD FEELING
3 POLKA DOTS AND MOONBEAMS
4 HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY
5 EASY LIVING
6 I'VE GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO HER FACE
7 BEWITCHED
8 BLUES FOR FUN
9 ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
10 RUDE OLD MAN / Gene Wright