The always affordable Wanted series returns this week with another set of beautifully presented, expertly selected comps covering a variety of genres. Tackling jazz was always going to be tricky so the folks at Wagram serve us a survey in two parts. Volume 1 treats us to luxurious grooves, mournful ballads and dreamy difters from the likes of Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie and Letta Mbulu.
A1. Art Blakey Big Band Feat. John Coltrane - Pristine (Take 2)
A2. Fred Johnson - A Child Runs Free
A3. George Benson - Along Comes Mary
A4. Charles Mingus - Boogie Stop Shuffle
A5. Gordon Beck - The Hustler
A6. Lorez Alexandria - Send In The Clowns
B1. Dizzy Gillespie - Chega Dee Saudade (No More Blues) (Take 2)
B2. Letta Mbulu - What'S Wrong With Groovin'
B3. Joe Williams With Thad Jones & The Mel Lewis Orchestra - Get Out Of My Life Woman
B4. Oscar Brown Jr. - Work Song
B5. Grant Green - The Final Comedown
B6. Jeremy Steig - Howling For Judy