Album #7

Roy Haynes was pleased that Roc-a-Fella Jazz offered him a chance to record an album inspired by his life's other passion: underwear modeling.

"This is the most ridiculous record I've ever done," said Haynes. "I honestly can't believe I made this record. I mean, look at me - I'm in my underwear in a bunch of these pictures. There's that one picture where I look like Medusa. And is that Michael Jordan?"

Roy Haynes, drums; Roy Haynes, briefs; Roy Haynes, boxers; Roy Haynes, bra; Michael Jordan, stand-up bass.

Available for $8.99 for a 3-pack at participating Marshall's retailers.

Album #6

Jim Hall's debut on Roc-a-Fella Jazz is the product of a long-awaited collaboration with American pop legend John Oates.

"I've always really dug 'Maneater' - I really identified with the lyrics on a personal level," says Hall. "It was only a matter of time before John and I worked together to 'Make My Dreams Come True'. Plus, it gave me an excuse to grow my hair back."

Jim Hall - guitar; John Oates - guitar; Mike Stern - guitar; Hiram Bullock - guitar; James Brown - guitar; Liza Minelli - guitar (track 4 only).

Available now for $14.99, or for $199.99 from Mosaic Records in 30 years.

Album #5

In a stunning co-production of Roc-a-Fella Jazz and the Roc-a-Fella Jazz Heritage Series, Sonny Rollins presents an updated take on his famous NEWK'S TIME record - concerning a theme that certainly would have rung as true when NEWK'S TIME was released in 1957.

Sonny Rollins, tenor sax and EWI; Pee Wee Russell, clarinet; Red Allen, trumpet; Dave Tough, drums.

Recorded live at the Green Mill, August 2011.

Available for $35.45 - OR for only $5 when you turn in a nuclear bomb to your local Tower Records.

Album #4

Grover Washington, Jr.'s classic Mister Magic deserved to be re-released - and what better steward to present it to the public than Roc-a-Fella Jazz's new Heritage series? Grover and the label both agreed that the famous cover photo deserved a special new touch-up to celebrate - see if you can tell where it is!

Special thanks to Caroline Davis for the suggestion - it's a great look for you, Grover!

Available for only $3.68 per gallon at all Shell gas stations.

Album #3

Paul Motian dives into his Roc-a-Fella debut record by adopting a nautical theme. It's a good thing he brought those sticks in the water!

Paul Motian - drums; Benny Green - piano; Milt Hinton - bass; Miguel Zenon - alto sax (Track 7).
Available at Tower Records for $26.78.

Album #2

Roc-a-Fella Jazz's follow-up to their extremely successful label debut, Welcome to the Hamptons, features another classic pianist exploring unfamiliar musical terrain.

Oscar Peterson - Fender Rhodes; Jimmy Blanton - bass; Billy Kilson - drums.
Available for only $25.98 at Tower Records.

Album #1

This is Roc-a-Fella Jazz's debut record - featuring the wonderful Hampton Hawes.

Hampton Hawes - piano; Bruce Gertz - bass; Max Weinberg - drums.
Available for only $22.99 at Tower Records.