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 #8

After a brief hiatus in production, Roc-a-Fella Jazz proudly presents its debut effort from its latest signing, legendary drummer Elvin Jones.

Quoth Jones, "I strive to communicate with Mother Nature in my work, but this is the first time I've actually worked with her kids. Making music with these chipmunks has been a blessing. Simon's work ethic in particular is inspiring. We spent 10 hours a day for 2 weeks shedding these tunes. Theodore was aight, too, but he kept nodding off. He's gotta great quarter note, but we've gotta get that cat in a program."

Elvin Jones - drums; Simon - piano; Theodore - bass.

Available for $32.55 (Laserdisc ONLY) at Tower Records.