{"product_id":"4526180694366","title":"Mel Powell Return of Mel Powell Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents: CD Chiaroscuro, a prestigious label that documented the American jazz scene of the 1970s, is well known for releasing many live recordings that capture the essence of jazz. From their extensive catalog, we present the fifth installment of Chiaroscuro Jazz Classics, featuring a selection of live recordings, particularly those focusing on pianists! Recording Year: 1985 Participating Artists: Mel Powell (p), Benny Carter (as), Howard Alden (g), Milt Hinton (b), Louis Bellson (ds) Mel Powell, a seasoned swing pianist who played in bands with Glenn Miller and Raymond Scott, and participated in sessions with Django Reinhardt and Louis Armstrong, makes a miraculous comeback in this mature session with Benny Carter, Louis Bellson, and others! [TRACKLIST] 1. Stomp at the Savoy 2. Hesitant to Say It 3. Oh! 4. Lady Be Good 5. What is Love? 6. Out of Nowhere 7. 's Wonderful [About Chiaroscuro] Chiaroscuro Records was founded in 1970 by producer Hank O'Neill, who later also worked as a photographer. The label's name comes from the Chiaroscuro Concerts that Eddie Condon held in the 1930s, and Chiaroscuro actively produces new recordings of veterans from the swing era, including Condon himself, making it a valuable label that preserves the golden age of American jazz. It is especially known for producing many works by pianists such as Teddy Wilson, Earl Hines, Dave McKenna, Ralph Sutton, and Mary Williams, and has long been popular in Japan, where there are many piano jazz fans. In addition, many of the early works were designed by David Stone Martin, a beloved jazz LP jacket designer, and both the content and the jackets are sure to delight Japanese jazz fans. Although O'Neill retired from the forefront after selling the label to Audiofile in 1978, Chiaroscuro has continued to focus on promising young talents such as Jack Wilkins and Bill Charlap, giving them opportunities to release their own leader albums, and has continued to release works by veteran pianists who embody the label's signature style, such as Junior Mance, Roger Kellaway, and Don Friedman, with unwavering affection. That label is Chiaroscuro! Media reviews and more Mel Powell, a seasoned swing pianist who played in bands with Glenn Miller and Raymond Scott and participated in sessions with Django Reinhardt and Louis Armstrong, makes a miraculous comeback with mature sessions with Benny Carter and Louis Bellson! (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228957040949,"sku":"4526180694366","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/41fHvcg5sML._AC.jpg?v=1785407172","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4526180694366","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}