Putumayo Presents - Jazz

Featuring classic cuts from Nina Simone, King Cole Trio, Maxine Sullivan, Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Cannonball Adderley, Mose Allison, Blossom Dearie, Hampton Hawes, Zoot Simms and more.

Putumayo travels back in time to the golden age of jazz music with this compilation of jazz music treasures. A lot of recognizable names are featured here with signature hits. Nina Simone opens the album with her smoky rendition of "My Baby Just Cares For Me." Smooth, swingin' jazz from the King Cole Trio follows, along with the sparkling Maxine Sullivan with "'Taint No Use." The rest of the album's music follows suit, offering classic names that were also true jazz innovators. Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Cannonball Adderley, Mose Allison… these musicians defined jazz and they continue to wow audiences with their distinctive approaches to the genre. Other artists include Blossom Dearie, Hampton Hawes, Zoot Simms and more.