We are delighted to introduce the new 'Why Not' collection to the catalogue in the form of 30 year old recordings by some of the great cutting edge jazz men of the 1970s - Georges Cables, Walt Dickerson, Chico Freeman, Kenny Barron. Ted Curson and more. Rarely are we offered an opportunity such as this to rediscover such pieces of art. These records will be treasured by jazz fans all over the world and offer an insight into the thriving jazz world which existed during this period in the United States. See All Why Not titles now available for £6.99 each

George Cables: Why Not?

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Ted Curson: Blue Piccolo

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Joseph Bonner: Triangle

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Chico Freeman: Morning Prayer

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Candid Vignette Series launches

The Candid Vignette digipak series takes a fresh look at selected artists and events associated with the label since its inauguration in New York city in 1960. It places into context, music which clearly expresses the varied talents of the individual participants. To celebrate Candid's 50th year, Candid are delighted to release four new Vignette editions compiled from albums of some of our top artists - Jamie Cullum, Mishka Adams, Charles Mingus and Stacey Kent, all at the special price of £6.99 each. See below for more details....

Jamie Cullum: Devil May Care (CCD 79351)

Jamie Cullum's Pointless Nostalgic album (CCD 79782) was a worldwide hit since its release in 2002 and Jamie is now one of the top stars in the jazz/mainstream scene. The Candid Vignette album highlights his association with long time rhythm partners Geoff Gascoyne and Sebastiaan de Krom. It also includes two classic tracks which Cullum recorded with Geoff Gascoyne's band and a special guest track from singer and songwriter Bob Dorough (one of Jamie's long-time supporters). More info / Buy CD .

Mishka Adams - Willow Weep For Me (CCD 79352)

Mishka is blessed with that kind of delicate husky voice so pleasing to the ear. As she sings, she blends this roundness and pureness with her impeccable clarity of enunciation and innate ability to interpret songs to wonderful effect. These qualities that are abundant in this Vignette which has Miss Adams singing with top musicians from both continents. Mishka puts her "gentle subversion" to terrific use in this collection of standards, all delivered with a style and panache for which she is becoming more and more renowned. More info / Buy CD.

Charles Mingus and The Newport Rebels (CCD 79353)

Following the riots at the famous Newport Jazz Festival in 1960, Max Roach and Charles Mingus, both displaying great fortitude, decided to organise their own 'Rebel' Festival featuring the talents of the new 'lions' Ornette Coleman, Mingus, Max and Abbey Lincoln alongside Kenny Dorham, Jimmy Knepper, Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge and Jo Jones. Sadly it went unrecorded, but Candid producer Nay Hentoff was able to gather many of the participants at a New York Studio that year to celebrate and to some extent, re-create the event.

This Vignette is both a tribute to everyone involved and a reminder of a most significant happening in American Jazz History and gives us a good insight on what took place in Newport, Rhode Island during those heady days - fifty years ago. More info / Buy CD

Stacey Kent & Jim Tomlinson - A Fine Romance (CCD 79354)

Stacey and Jim's union, both musically and maritally is the stuff of dreams and their work together just gets more and more impressive. Their joint musicianship is the perfect combination for their talents and this Vignette shows not only the captivating voice of Stacey herself but also the impressive talents of Jim Tomlinson - Saxophonist, arranger and producer. The Songs (two each) on this collection come from the first five albums of their time at Candid. As ever they are all delivered by Stacey and Jim with typical understated excellence.
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Congratulations Cormac

Congratulations to Cormac Kenevey whose wife has just delivered their first baby. The Irish singer and songwriter will be touring later this year with new material - no doubt inspired by a certain good looking Irish baby boy!

New and Notable New Releases from Candid, Choice and Why Not:

Stacey Kent - Collection III A new collection of classics from the jazz starlet. Buy Now / More Info

Joe Lee Wilson -Shout For Trane A rare treasure from the Why Not Series featuring Joe Lee Wilson - star of the New York Loft scene! Buy Now / More Info

Ted Curson -Blue Piccolo The much sought after Ted Curson recording from the rare Japanese Why Not Series. Buy Now / More Info

Max Roach - Candid Road A collection of jazz legend Max Roach tracks from Candid's original recordings.
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Victor Feldman - Seven Steps To Heaven Vibes, percussion and piano master Victor Feldman's showcase album from the Choice series.Buy Now / More Info

Joanne Brackeen - Tring-A-Ling1970s recording of virtuosos Joanne Brackeen and Michael Brecker from the Choice series. Buy Now / More Info



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Help Candid Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary!

Candid Records is an independent, award winning, jazz record label that specializes in modern and mainstream Jazz, Blues, Latin, and World Music. Candid Records was founded in 1960 and is currently run by jazz enthusiast Alan Bates.

Currently, Candid Records’ prestigious catalogue boasts over 300 titles featuring both legendary classic jazz by Charles Mingus, Max Roach, Abbey Lincoln, Eric Dolphy and more current artists such as renowned Jamie Cullum, Stacey Kent and Clare Teal.

Please check back for new releases, special limited deals from our catalogue, and once in a lifetime events to celebrate 50 successful years and 50 more to come!