THE CLASSIC ALBUMS COLLECTION: 1955 - 1963 Among the truly great saxophonists of the jazz age, Stan Getz met with few rivals in terms of passion, expression and ability. Dubbed The Sound by both fans and contemporaries, Getz s warm, lyrical tone invoked the playing of his idol Lester Young, and in turn has influenced countless other musicians. With a career spanning six decades, Getz is perhaps best known for ushering in the bossa nova craze of the early 1960s, although his talents were a lot more far-reaching, encompassing such idioms as bebop and cool jazz. He produced numerous classic albums during his life, and he would often bring in musical partners with whom to collaborate, and several duet albums of this style remain among his finest records. This collection, which comprises of eight original albums over four discs, celebrates the very best of Stan Getz s records through the most potent era of his career. Containing over five hours of music - including the entirety of his early 1960s bossa nova recordings - this set serves as both the perfect introduction to one of the greatest saxophonists in musical history, and a welcome reminder of the great man s talent for those already versed in Stan Getz s best work.