Ella & Louis – Porgy & Bess

1958, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong combined their talents for Porgy & Bess, revisiting Gershwin’s opera with grace
1958, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong combined their talents for Porgy & Bess, revisiting Gershwin’s opera with grace
Autoamerican cemented Blondie’s reputation as pioneers, capable of blending diverse musical streams to create a unique and visionary sound. Cult, this historical classic has the first(?) recorded woman’s rap
Innovative and influential, Head Hunters (1973) redefines the standards of jazz fusion, Herbie Hancock created a revolutionary album
With Sunlight (1978), Herbie Hancock fused jazz, funk and disco, introducing the vocoder for an innovative sound
In their iconic 1983 track, Save The Overtime (For Me), Gladys Knight And The Pips brilliantly explore classic soul with modern and danceable accents
Famous French composer Pierre Henry was among the pivotal forces behind the development of musique concrète
Iconic disco opus Keep On Dancin’ embodies energy and enthusiasm of the era with catchy rhythms and melodies, and sold half a million copies around the world
Released on Superclasse label in 2001, compiled by Jazzamar, the collection celebrates harmony between jazz and Brazilian music