The Definitive Records label was established to release definitive
editions from the musical legacy by time-honoured artists
most appreciated by generations of aficionados in all musical
fields.
As an alternative to the overproduction of boring, fussy
"integral" sets, Definitive Records offers a selected,
colourful program of good-quality, anthological re-issues
which have been compiled according to strict criteria, making
sure that the listener will get:
Cream-of-the-crop
recordings by each artist
Digital remastering in 24-bit high resolution
Bonus tracks of meaningful value according to context
Accurate, to-the-point liner notes
Modern packaging and design
An essential collection designed
to fight back the saturation of bulky re-issues currently
affecting the recording business.
DRCD11291 ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
Complete NY Town Hall & Boston Symphony Hall Concerts - Total Times: CD1 -78:20, CD2 -70:35, CD3 - 69:30.
Selected as one of the 100 best Jazz albums of all time.
3-CD Set
Also contains three tracks previously unpublished in CD issues: I Cried For You, That´s My Desire and How High the Moon + a number of bonus tracks recorded at the same year. Featuring Bobby Hacket, Jack Teagarden, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman...
DRCD11188 ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
Complete 1950-1951 All Stars Decca Recordings - 2 CD set
All the splendid official recordings made by Satchmo and his first legendary All-Stars with Earl Hines.
DRCD11178 ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven Okeh, Columbia, Decca & RCA Victor Recordings - 4 CD set
The definitive edition of this monumental testimony of the birth of the real Jazz era, with comprehensive discographical data. A surprising good sound quality, never before reached.
Spectacular newly remasterization.
DRCD11171 ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes - 1935-1939 - 4 CD set
This first set compiles for the very first time in CD the unique and complete collection of the recordings made for the Decca label (1935-1939), arranged in chronological order. Accompanied among others by The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, etc.
Centennial edition. Only master takes.
DRCD11172 ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
The Complete Decca Studio Master Takes - 1940-1949 - 2 CD set
This second set continues the compilation, for the very fisrt time in CD and in chronological order, made for the Decca label (1940-1949). Accompanied among others by The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Sy Oliver Orchestra, etc.
Centennial edition. Only master takes.
DRCD11225 ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
Complete 1930 - 1947 RCA-Victor Studio Sessions - 3 CD set
DRCD11131 BAILEY, MILDRED
Smoke Dreams
Quintessential recordings by Mildred Bailey accompained by his husband, bandleader Red Norvo, between 1935-1939.
Only master takes.
DRCD11104 BAILEY, MILDRED
All Of Me
The Complete Majestic / Savoy Sessions & more
Definitive edition of the complete recordings made by Mildred Bailey for the Majestic and Savoy labels in 1946-1947 plus 6 V-Discs titles.
Only master takes.
DRCD11180 BAILEY, MILDRED
Complete Columbia Recordings Vol. 2 - 4 CD set
Treaure recordings by the first female big-band singer. Includes sessions with her own orchestra, with her husband one, Red Norvo, and others including a lot of great swing musicians.
Titles sequences in chronological order. Only master takes.
DRCD11179 BAILEY, MILDRED
Complete Columbia Recordings Vol. 1 - 4 CD set
The legendary Rockin Chair Lady at her very best years. Includes sessions accompanied by Eddie Lang, Frank Trumbauer, Benny Goodman, and the excellent big band headed by her husband, Red Norvo.
Titles sequenced in chronological order. Only master takes.
