Various Artists – West Coast Jazz - Orange Vinyl LP Record

What would jazz be today without the musicians and clubs of mid-20th-century California? It‘s hard to imagine. Typical of the West Coast Jazz is a light, lyrical melody and a relaxed, loose rhythm, often characterised by intricate, polyrhythmic drumming. The style was a reaction to the bebop style that had emerged on the East Coast of the United States. West Coast musicians were influenced by the big bands and swing music of the 1930s and 1940s and wanted to create a less complex, more accessible style that was suitable for a wider audience. The musicians often used instruments such as the flugelhorn, trombone, and baritone saxophone to create a mellow, chamber music sound. West Coast Jazz had a great influence on the development of cool jazz and on the fusion of jazz with other musical styles such as rock and pop. Even today, the style has numerous fans and is used by many musicians as a source of inspiration.

Track list:

Side A

Summertime - Chet Baker Quartet   
Here I‘ll Stay - Gerry Mulligan   
Headache - Lionel Hampton & Stan Getz   
Baubles, Bangles And Beads - Herbie Mann & Buddy Collette   
Over The Rainbow - Bud Shank Quartet   
Side B

Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet   
You‘d Be So Nice To Come Home To - Art Pepper   
On The Street Where You Live - Shelly Manne & His Friends   
Misty - Teddy Edwards & Howard McGhee   
Greensleeves - Paul Desmond