Since 2008, the "Spiritual Jazz" series has presented limitless 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 sublabels. Founded in 1953 by Orrin Keepnews and Bill Grauer, the label developed into a premier address in modern jazz, which meant a demarcation from classic 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 excerpts from the extensive and cross-generational Riverside catalog.

TRACKS:

SIDE A
01: James Clay - New Delhi 02: Werner-Rosengren Swedish Jazz Quartet - Bombastica 03: Sal Nistico Quintet - Ariscene 04: Frank Strozier - The Crystal Ball 05: Cannonball Adderley Sextet - Primitivo

SIDE B
06: Blue Mitchell - Turquoise 07: Sonny Red - The Mode 08: Clifford Jordan - Sunrise in Mexico 09: Lee Konitz Quintet - Thumb Under 10: McCoy Tyner - Valley Of Life 11: Joe Henderson - Earth (feat. Alice Coltrane)