Atlantic Jazz: Classics

by Atl Jazz: Classics / Various

Overview

Released to celebrate Atlantic's 50th anniversary, Atlantic Jazz Classics is a budget-priced, 13-track collection that culls highlights from the Atlantic vaults. The collection spans from the '40s to the '70s and features cuts by Ray Charles ("Sweet Sixteen Bars"), the Modern Jazz Quartet ("The Golden Striker"), Art Blakey & Thelonious Monk ("In Walked Bud"), David "Fathead" Newman ("Hard Times"), Charles Mingus ("Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting"), Ornette Coleman ("Ramblin'"), John Coltrane ("My Favorite Things"), Mose Allison ("Your Mind Is On Vacation"), Roland Kirk ("The Inflated Tear") and Les McCann & Eddie Harris' ("Compared to What"). Although it isn't a comprehensive overview, the disc is nevertheless a strong sampler showcasing the finest singers on Atlantic, making it a nice budget-priced introduction to the label for curious listeners on a budget. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	02/03/1998
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0081227296520
Rank:	66284

Tracks

1. Sweet Sixteen Bars
2. The Golden Striker
3. In Walked Bud
4. Hard Times
5. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
6. Ramblin'
7. My Favorite Things
8. Comin' Home Baby
9. Your Mind Is on Vacation
10. Sweet Slumber
11. The Old Country
12. The Inflated Tear
13. Compared to What

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Charles Mingus   Primary Artist,Bass
Art Blakey   Primary Artist,Drums
Eddie Harris   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
John Coltrane   Primary Artist,Sax (Soprano)
Les McCann   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals
Nat Adderley   Primary Artist,Cornet
Ornette Coleman   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
Thelonious Monk   Primary Artist,Piano
David "Fathead" Newman   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
The Modern Jazz Quartet   Primary Artist
Hank Crawford   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto),Sax (Baritone)
Herbie Mann   Primary Artist,Flute
Rahsaan Roland Kirk   Primary Artist,Stritch,Manzello,Flexatones
The Marty Paich Orchestra   Primary Artist
Mose Allison   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals
Ray Charles   Primary Artist,Piano
Seldon Powell   Flute,Sax (Tenor)
William Peeples   Drums
Steve Novosel   Bass
Benny Powell   Trombone
Billy Higgins   Drums
Bill Hardman   Trumpet
Chief Bey   Drums,Percussion
Booker Ervin   Sax (Tenor)
Connie Kay   Drums,Percussion
Jackie McLean   Sax (Alto)
Ben Tucker   Bass
Joe Zawinul   Piano,Conductor
Elvin Jones   Drums
Charlie Haden   Bass
Johnny Griffin   Sax (Tenor)
John Handy   Sax (Alto)
Sam Jones   Bass
Pepper Adams   Sax (Baritone)
Percy Heath   Bass
Ron Burton   Piano
Jimmy Knepper   Trombone
Rudy Collins   Drums
Ray Mantilla   Congas,Percussion
Osie Johnson   Drums
John Lewis   Piano
Milt Jackson   Vibraphone
Milt Turner   Drums
Marcus Belgrave   Trumpet
Addison Farmer   Bass
Ahmed Abdul-Malik   Bass
Hagood Hardy   Vibraphone
Dannie Richmond   Drums
Willie Dennis   Trombone
Spanky DeBrest   Bass
Edgar Willis   Bass
Don Butterfield   Tuba
Benny Bailey   Trumpet
Don Cherry   Trumpet
Grady Tate   Drums
Ernie Royal   Trumpet
Leroy Vinnegar   Bass
Horace Parlan   Piano
Marty Paich   Conductor
McCoy Tyner   Piano
Donald Dean   Drums
Jimmy Hopps   Drums
Roosevelt Sheffield   Bass
Steve Davis   Bass

Technical Credits

Charles Mingus   Composer,Performer
John Lewis   Composer
Ornette Coleman   Composer,Performer
Curtis Lewis   Composer
Audre Mae   Composer
Jamile G. Mafi   Design
Paul Mitchell   Composer
Ray Charles   Composer,Performer
Bob Dorough   Composer
Bill Inglot   Producer
Billy Vera   Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
Ben Tucker   Composer
Eddie Harris   Performer
John Coltrane   Performer
Joe Zawinul   Arranger
Gene McDaniels   Composer
Hugh Brown   Art Direction
Les McCann   Performer
Lucky Millinder   Composer
Nesuhi Ertegun   Producer
Jerry Wexler   Producer
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Composer
Nat Adderley   Composer,Performer
Thelonious Monk   Composer,Performer
David "Fathead" Newman   Performer
The Modern Jazz Quartet   Performer
Al J. Neiburg   Composer
Herbie Mann   Performer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Joel Dorn   Producer,Compilation Producer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Marty Paich   Arranger
Rahsaan Roland Kirk   Composer,Performer
The Marty Paich Orchestra   Performer
Mose Allison   Composer,Performer
Art Blakey   Performer
Henri Woode   Composer
Daniel Hersch   Remastering