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Jazz Music Series (set)

The five volumes of John Sangster's Jazz Music Series are available individually or together as a set at a reduced price.

John Sangster performer
John Sangster composer

To order the full set, use one of the links on this page. Digital booklets for these titles are on the pages for each of the five volumes and can be viewed or downloaded.

Contents:

Jazz Music Series, Vol. 1: Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Doo-wup

Jazz Music Series, Vol. 2: Requiem (for a loved one)

Jazz Music Series, Vol. 3: Steady Lads

Jazz Music Series, Vol. 4: Take That

Jazz Music Series, Vol. 5: Ripper

These five discs collect Sangster's 1980 EMI studio sessions of original contemporary jazz, remastered for this Move set.

Artists

Photograph of John Sangster

John Sangster

John Sangster (1928–1995) was an Australian jazz composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist whose work stretched from traditional jazz and film scores to large-scale suites of uncommon range, humour and colour.

Performer

Where to listen

Jazz Music Series (set) is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.

Product details

Catalogue number
MD 3446
List price
$80.00 AUD
Release date
Musical work
copyright
© 2018 Move Records
Sound recording
copyright
℗ 2018 Move Records
Category
Jazz
Genre
Jazz & Improvised
Barcode
EAN 9314574344622

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