Various – Spiritual Jazz 16: Riverside Etc. (2xLP)

Since 2008, the "Spiritual Jazz" series has been presenting boundless horizons - from the rich tradition of Afro-America to Europe and Japan to Arabic-North African sounds, from iconic labels such as Blue Note and Impulse! to Prestige and Steeplechase. "Spiritual Jazz 16" focuses on Riverside and its sub-labels. founded in 1953 by Orrin Keepnews and Bill Grauer, the label became a premier address in modern jazz, which meant a differentiation from classical jazz and big band swing and a recognition of improvising artists whose flood of creativity led to subgenres such as bebop, hard bop, cool, modal and Latin jazz. Vol.16 contains 11 of the most profound and vibrant selections from the extensive and multi-generational Riverside catalog.