The Instrumental History of Jazz 2CD Box Set Miles Davis Coltrane Parker

Explore the evolution of America's greatest musical art form with The Instrumental History Of Jazz, an outstanding 2-CD educational anthology tracing the development of jazz from Ragtime through Swing, Bebop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, Free Jazz, Fusion, and Contemporary Jazz.

Produced by N2K Encoded Jazz and accompanied by an extensive illustrated booklet, this collection features landmark recordings from some of the most influential musicians in jazz history, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Weather Report, Spyro Gyra, George Benson, and many more.

A fantastic combination of music, history, and reference material, making it ideal for both collectors and serious jazz enthusiasts.

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Track List

  1. Disc 1

    • Scott Joplin – Maple Leaf Rag
    • King Oliver featuring Louis Armstrong – Dippermouth Blues
    • Original Dixieland Jazz Band – Dixie Jazz Band One-Step
    • Count Basie Orchestra – One O'Clock Jump
    • Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – East St. Louis Toodle-O
    • Fletcher Henderson – Wrappin' It Up
    • Charlie Parker – Ko-Ko
    • Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker – Shaw 'Nuff
    • Miles Davis – Boplicity
    • Gerry Mulligan Quartet – Bernie's Tune
    • Horace Silver Quintet – Nica's Dream
    • Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Moanin'
    • John Coltrane – Impressions
    • Cecil Taylor – Enter, Evening

    Disc 2

    • Art Ensemble of Chicago – Full Force
    • Weather Report – Birdland
    • Yellowjackets – The Spin
    • Spyro Gyra – Morning Dance
    • George Benson – Breezin'
    • Dave Grusin – Mountain Dance
    • Grover Washington Jr. – Mister Magic
    • Geri Allen – Dolphy's Dance

 Perfect for:

  • Jazz collectors
  • Music historians
  • Audiophiles
  • Jazz students and educators
  • Miles Davis collectors
  • John Coltrane fans
  • Bebop and Fusion enthusiasts
  • Reference music libraries

β™₯ Collectors Information

Unlike most jazz compilations, The Instrumental History Of Jazz was designed as both a listening experience and an educational resource. Released in 1997 by N2K Encoded Jazz, the set guides listeners chronologically through the major eras of jazz, from Scott Joplin's Ragtime roots to the innovations of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Weather Report, and modern Fusion artists.

What makes this release particularly unique is its deluxe book-format presentation and enhanced multimedia content, a cutting-edge feature for the late 1990s. The included booklet provides historical context, musician profiles, recommended recordings, and educational commentary, transforming the collection into a miniature jazz reference library. For collectors of jazz box sets and educational music releases, this remains a highly desirable and distinctive item.

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