Various Artists Greatest Chesky Audiophile Jazz Recordings Vinyl LP Due Out 04/09/26
Various Artists - Greatest Chesky Audiophile Jazz Recordings
Please note this is a pre-order item due for release 4th September 2026
Tracklist:
1. John Pizzarelli - Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You - John Pizzarelli
2. Alexis Cole - After You've Gone - Alexis Cole
3. Rosa Passos & Ron Carter - Bahia Com H - Rosa Passos and Ron Carter
4. Leny Andrade & Fred Hersch - Manha Da Carnaval - Leny Andrade & Fred Hersch
5. Beat Kaestli - The Nearness of You - Beat Kaestli
6. Clark Terry - Autumn Leaves
7. Jimmy Cobb Quartet - Emily
8. Wycliffe Gordon - Chinatown
9. Javon Jackson, David Hazeltine, Tony Reedus & Paul Gill - Caravan
10. Monty Alexander - Sweet Georgia Brown
World-renowned for the exceptional quality of its high-resolution audiophile recordings, Chesky Records presents Greatest Chesky Audiophile Jazz Recordings as part of its 40th anniversary celebration. Featuring an extraordinary assembly of legendary maestros and modern greats, this curated anthology showcases the label's commitment to capturing the raw, improvisational essence of jazz across a spectacular range of styles. The tracklist spans everything from the iconic, swinging presence of Clark Terry and John Pizzarelli on "Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You" to the beautiful union of enchanting Bossa Nova rhythms and jazz sophistication with Rosa Passos and Ron Carter on "Bahia Com H" , as well as Leny Andrade alongside pianist Fred Hersch on "Manha Da Carnaval". The set further expands into brilliant showcases of instrumental virtuosity and vocal artistry, highlighting Alexis Cole's mesmerising "After You've Gone", Beat Kaestli's intimate "The Nearness of You" , and Monty Alexander's vibrant take on "Sweet Georgia Brown" , alongside standout cuts by the Jimmy Cobb Quartet, Wycliffe Gordon, Clark Terry and the powerhouse lineup of Javon Jackson, David Hazeltine, Tony Reedus, and Paul Gill on "Caravan". Captured live in natural, reverberant acoustic spaces without the use of artificial processing or overdubbing, every track on this compilation delivers the definitive Chesky experience--characterized by lifelike presence, rich tonal warmth, and unparalleled spatial depth. Greatest Chesky Audiophile Jazz Recordings is released on stereo Hybrid SACD and 180g One-step Pressing Vinyl LP as part of the Chesky Original Masters series.