This compilation CD (also available as a MP3 download), The Stars Of Jazz, Volume 1, showcases some of most prolific musicians, all still casting the indelible shadow of their sound. Assembled from original recordings by Arkadia Jazz s most preeminent artists, these songs serve as an introduction to our artist s unique musical visions and legacy. From Branford Marsalis, Benny Golson and Billy Taylor, to Joanne Brackeen and David Leibman, this extraordinary album is a collection of the best modern Jazz has to offer. To the younger generations who never got to see Coltrane, Bird or Miles, the current jazz masters are the true link to the great historical figures. Even though we can choose to look back, Jazz can only move forward. The Stars Of Jazz Volume 1 is proof that the future is for us to hear, right now!