Music on CD

Every song is a beautiful display of technique, lyricism, and enthusiasm. This is modern jazz at its finest. All of the musicians are just amazing, Charnett Moffett (bass), Ron Carter (bass), Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums), Branford Marsalis (tenor and soprano saxophone), and Kenny Kirkland (piano). Each musician plays with a deep passion and understanding for Wynton's musical vision. This was one of the releases at the time that carried the torch for jazz, blending both a straight-ahead, classic sound with more progressive, experimental parts. 'Black Codes' exemplifies Wynton Marsalis' mastery of both composition and performance. The rhythm section is sickeningly tight, and the two Marsalises play beautifully.

Monk Thelonious: Monk Alone/Complete Columbia... [2 CD]

Hancock Herbie: Mwandishi [CD]

This recording is one of the best jazz recordings of all time and also some of Miles's best trumpet work. He exhibits great tone, range, technique and improvisation. Miles is so intense on this whole recording, nailing passage after passage. As Miles mentioned in his book, they completely tore the roof off of the place. A great supporting group as well, George Coleman on tenor saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. The interplay between Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and the uncanny Tony Williams is just breath-taking and hints very clearly at the new directions in which they and Miles would take the small jazz ensemble for the next several years

Evans Bill: I will say goodbye [CD]

Miles Davis: Directions [2 CD]

1977 Album featuring the songs "The Musician", "Hello Again", "Musicmagic", "So Long Mickey Mouse", "Do You Ever" and "The Endless Night".