DESCRIPTION:
This set encompasses the years between 1954 and 1962, a time when such great singers as Ray Charles and Peggy Lee blurred the lines between musical genres, making hit records that resonated around the world. Pre-dating the Mod culture, it was an era when cool jazz matched youthful aspiration.

Track Listings
1. Beat For Beatniks - John Barry - John Barry
2. Groove Street - Larry Young - Larry Young
3. Hazel's Hips - Oscar Brown Jr. - Oscar Brown Jr.
4. I'm A King Bee - Slim Harpo - Slim Harpo
5. Bashin' - Jimmy Smith - Jimmy Smith
6. Your Mind Is On Vacation - Mose Allison - Mose Allison
7. Hold It - Bill Doggett - Bill Doggett
8. My Baby - Ken Nordine and the Fred Katz Group - Ken Nordine and the Fred Katz Group
9. Decisions - Ramsey Lewis - Ramsey Lewis
10. Hide Nor Hair - Ray Charles - Ray Charles
11. Sleep - Earl Bostic - Earl Bostic
12. Work Song - Nina Simone - Nina Simone
13. Mamblues - Cal Tjader - Cal Tjader
14. Black Coffee - Julie London - Julie London
15. Plantation Boogie - Lenny Dee - Lenny Dee
16. Moanin' - Bobby Scott - Bobby Scott
17. Willie's House Party - Willie Mitchell - Willie Mitchell
18. It Ain't Right - Little Walter - Little Walter
19. Little Susie (Part 4) - Ray Bryant - Ray Bryant
20. Hey, Mrs. Jones - Jimmy Witherspoon - Jimmy Witherspoon