Overview
Timeless, influential albums by several of the most important figures in the history of jazz. Each set includes several complete studio albums, handsomely boxed with a booklet. If you've ever wondered why Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone matter, these well-priced collections are the answer. Each includes about 3 ½ hours of music. Sold separately. Louis Armstrong XB0012 Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong XB0022 John Coltrane XB0032 Billie Holiday XB0042 Nina Simone XB0052
CD1 78:39
- My Baby Just Cares For Me
- Mood Indigo
- Don't Smoke in Bed
- He Needs Me
- Little Girl Blue
- Love Me Or Leave Me
- Good Bait
- Plain Gold Ring
- You'll Never Walk Alone
- I Loves You Porgy
- Central Park Blues (Instrumental)
- Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
- I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
- Hey, Buddy Bolden
- Merry Mending
- Something To Live For
- You Better Know It
- I Live The Sunrise (From The Liberian Suite)
- Solitude
- The Gal From Joe's
- Satin Doll
- It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
CD2 79:22
- Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hari
- Exactly Like You
- The Other Woman
- Under The Lowest
- You Can Have Him
- Summertime (Instrumental)
- Cotton-Eyed Joe
- Return Home
- Wild Is The Wind
- Fine And Mellow
- Blue Prelude
- Children go Where I Send You
- Tomorrow (We Will Meet Once More)
- Stompin' At The Savoy
- It Might As Well Be Spring
- You've Been Gone Too Long
- That's Him Over There
- Chilly Winds Don't Blow
- Theme From ""The Middle Of The Night""
- Can't Get Out Of This Mood
- Willow Weep For Me
- Solitaire
- Nobody Know You When You're Down And Out
CD3 78:47
- Trouble In Mind
- Porgy
- Little Liza Jane
- You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
- Flo Me La
- Nina's Blues
- In The Evening By The Moonlight
- Rags And Old Iron
- No Good Man
- Gin House Blues
- I'll Look Around
- I Love To Love
- Work Song
- Where Can I Go Without You
- Just Say I Love Him
- Memphis In June
- Forbidden Fruit
Packaging: Deluxe 5-panel Digipack
Run Time: 3 ½ hours
Number of discs: 3
Number of tracks: 63
Studio or Live Recording: Studio & Professional Live Recordings
Re-records: None
Digitally Remastered: 24Bit
Extras: Includes 20-page comprehensive booklet
Artists
Nina Simone, Jimmy Bond, Albert ""Tootie"" Heath, Ralph Burns, Bob Mersey Orchestra, Al Shackman, Chris White, Bobby Hamilton
CD1 78:39
- My Baby Just Cares For Me
- Mood Indigo
- Don't Smoke in Bed
- He Needs Me
- Little Girl Blue
- Love Me Or Leave Me
- Good Bait
- Plain Gold Ring
- You'll Never Walk Alone
- I Loves You Porgy
- Central Park Blues (Instrumental)
- Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
- I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
- Hey, Buddy Bolden
- Merry Mending
- Something To Live For
- You Better Know It
- I Live The Sunrise (From The Liberian Suite)
- Solitude
- The Gal From Joe's
- Satin Doll
- It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
CD2 79:22
- Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hari
- Exactly Like You
- The Other Woman
- Under The Lowest
- You Can Have Him
- Summertime (Instrumental)
- Cotton-Eyed Joe
- Return Home
- Wild Is The Wind
- Fine And Mellow
- Blue Prelude
- Children go Where I Send You
- Tomorrow (We Will Meet Once More)
- Stompin' At The Savoy
- It Might As Well Be Spring
- You've Been Gone Too Long
- That's Him Over There
- Chilly Winds Don't Blow
- Theme From ""The Middle Of The Night""
- Can't Get Out Of This Mood
- Willow Weep For Me
- Solitaire
- Nobody Know You When You're Down And Out
CD3 78:47
- Trouble In Mind
- Porgy
- Little Liza Jane
- You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
- Flo Me La
- Nina's Blues
- In The Evening By The Moonlight
- Rags And Old Iron
- No Good Man
- Gin House Blues
- I'll Look Around
- I Love To Love
- Work Song
- Where Can I Go Without You
- Just Say I Love Him
- Memphis In June
- Forbidden Fruit
