This 4-CD collection brings together 8 of the finest albums jazz multi-instrumentalist Jaki Byard recorded as a leader between 1960 and 1966.

Born June 15, 1922, John Arthur 'Jaki' Byard was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger. Mainly a pianist, he also played tenor and alto saxophones among several other instruments. He was known for his eclectic style, incorporating everything from ragtime and stride to free jazz.

This 4-CD collection brings together the finest albums Jaki Byard recorded and released as a leader between 1960 and 1966, the period most critics and fans alike consider the great man's glory years. Providing a superb starting point for those new to this jazz master's music, and a delightful reminder for those already somewhat versed, this compilation will remain a highly sought-after item for years to come.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

• Journey/Hollis Stomp/Milan To Lyon
• Aluminum Baby
• Pete And Thomas (Tribute To The Ticklers)
• Spanish Tinge No. 1
• Flight Of The Fly
• Blues For Smoke
• Jaki's Blues Next
• Diane's Melody
• One Two Five
• Cinco y Quatro
• Mellow Septet
• Garnerin' A Bit
• Giant Steps
• Bess You Is My Woman/It Ain't Necessarily So
• To My Wife
• D.D.L.J.

Disc 2:

• Hi-Fly
• Tillie Butterball
• Excerpts From 'Yamecraw'
• There Are Many Worlds
• Here To Hear
• Lullaby Of Birdland
• 'Round Midnight
• Blues In The Closet
• Out Front
• Two Different Worlds
• Searchlight
• European Episode
• Lush Life
• When Sunny Gets Blue

Disc 3:

• Twelve
• Denise
• Thing What Is
• Broadway
• Dolphy #1
• After You've Gone/Strolling Along
• St. Mark's Place Among The Sewers
• King David

Disc 4:

• Freedom Together
• Getting To Know You
• Ode To Prez
• Nocturne For Contrabass
• Just You, Just Me
• Night Leaves
• Young At Heart
• A-Toodle-oo, Toodle-oo
• I Fall In Love Too Easily
• Olean Visit
• Spanish Tinge
• Alexander's Ragtime Band
• On The Spot
• GEB Piano Roll
• Second Balcony Jump
• P.C. Blues
• Snow Flakes

Additional Details

Label: Enlightenment

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Run Time: 314 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 06/19/26

UPC: 823564040356