While, in the final analysis, Atlantic will not occupy the same hallowed ground as other jazz labels like Blue Note and OJC (Prestige, Riverside, Contemporary, etc.), it can still boast of some of the most important jazz sides from the late '50s up through the early '70s. This sampler brings the good news with 15 high-profile tracks by the likes...

While, in the final analysis, Atlantic will not occupy the same hallowed ground as other jazz labels like Blue Note and OJC (Prestige, Riverside, Contemporary, etc.), it can still boast of some of the most important jazz sides from the late '50s up through the early '70s. This sampler brings the good news with 15 high-profile tracks by the likes of Coltrane ("My Favorite Things"), Mingus ("Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting"), Modern Jazz Quartet ("The Golden Striker"), and Ornette Coleman ("Ramblin'"). There's also something from Brother Ray, a taste of Yusef Lateef's early world music and jazz mix, and Mose Allison's wry vocal stylings. A perfect introduction to the company's deep jazz catalog. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide