Album #11

Roc-a-Fella Jazz Records is proud to present its most recent signing, Czech import and bassist extraordinaire George Mraz.

"Jazz and outdoor chess have always been the two burning passions of my life," said Mraz while battling Gary Kasparov during the photo shoot at a Prague outdoor chess court. "I've often written tunes inspired by famous chess moves, but never found anyone who could empathize with the aesthetic for which I was striving. By pairing me with M. Kasparov, Roc-a-Fella Jazz has given me the opportunity to completely express myself and twin my passions in one holistic representation of my being.

"I also enjoy playing Czechers."

 George Mraz, bass and white team; Gary Kaspvarov, piano and black team.

Available for only $12.99 on compact disc when you buy a Parker Brothers Limited Edition "Czechmate" Chess set at participating locations in the Czech Republic.

 (not available in Slovakia)

Album #10

After a brief hiatus due to lack of funds, Roc-a-Fella Jazz is back up on its feet, thanks to a generous gift from Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov. RF Jazz is proud to present its latest release from contemporary tenor titan Mark Turner.

"I first saw Turner and Hooch at a pivotal moment in my life," said Turner over the phone from Bratislava. "It was at a point where I was seriously considering quitting music altogether and getting heavily involved with the ASPCA. Watching the relationship that Hooch and Tom Hanks developed during the movie reaffirmed my love for music through my, let's face it, intense dislike for animals. I mean, honestly -  that Hooch is one ugly bastard."

with Freddie Green, guitar; Jo Jones, drums; Walter Kronkite, bass. Available for FREE when you adopt a puppy at participating kennels across America.