East of the Sun: West Coast Sessions [Box set]

Stan Getz | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 24, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B000004741
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,132 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Four

2. Split Kick

3. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)

4. A Night In Tunisia

5. Suddenly It's Spring

6. Summertime

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. A Handful Of Stars

2. Love Is Here To Stay (previously unissued)

3. Love Is Here To Stay

4. Serenade In Blue

5. Blues For Mary Jane

6. There Will Never Be Another You

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Where Or When

2. Woody 'N' You (previously unissued)

3. Woody 'N' You (master take)

4. Woody 'N' You (previously unissued/incomplete take)

5. Smiles

6. Three Little Words

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars poor value, get this music & more on other CD's, April 22, 2002

By 

rash67 (USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: East of the Sun: West Coast Sessions (Audio CD)

There is much good music here but some of this 3 cd box set CD is duplicated on the more recent released single CD's "West Coast Jazz", "The Steamer" & "Award Winner". Those CD's, better mixes with more bits, contain less duplication of outtakes and more other songs, particularly more ballads (see my reviews).

For the same price, the prudent Getz collector will get the three Cool classics listed above, instead.

This music is mostly faster bebop.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my random favorites, February 21, 2007

By 

P. David "good taste is the only thing I have" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: East of the Sun: West Coast Sessions (Audio CD)

I ADORE THIS MUSIC. I don't know how else to put it. This is some of my favorite jazz music, it's got that sweet, swinging, mellow, cool feel of West Coast jazz from the late 50's & early '60's. Stan Gets, at this point, was at the height of his powers as an improvisor. The sidemen may not be the most famous players in the world, but for some reason, Stan Levy, the pianist, lays down some of the most swinging sounds you'll ever hear. These were clearly jam sessions, they mainly played standards, and allowed themselves plenty of space to improvise, but that takes nothing away from the impact of the music. Yes, there are some repeated tracks (which an above lame critic complains about) which I simply programme out when I listen. You still get over two hours of music, if you omit the alternate takes of songs. I can't reccomend this highly enough to anyone who likes the lighter West Coast feel. I probably have about 1000 jazz albums, and this set is easily in my top 10. BUY IT, SUCKER! JUST A LITTLE OVER 20 BUCKS, AND IT'S OUT OF PRINT!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last..these Superb sessions are Finally out on C.D.!!!!!!, December 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: East of the Sun: West Coast Sessions (Audio CD)

These Mid-Fifties Sessions by Stan-The-Man, are the most frequently played in my collection. Their enjoyment being enhanced by his accompanying musicians (Conte Candoli,Lou Levy,Leroy vinnegar & Stan Levey(D)). Excellent West Coast Jazz Epitomising the Style and the time!