Various Artists - Jazz Moods: Tranquility

Concord Jazz was clever enough to realize that there are legions of jazz listeners who use the music as mood music on occasion. Knowing this, the label compiled a whole series titled Jazz Moods, designing each disc to fit a specific mood. With Tranquility, it's a collection of cool jazz, soft bop, fusion, and smooth jazz, all ideal for relaxation. Some jazz purists may scoff at this idea, but they would likely be satisfied by the music itself, since the disc contains first-class performances from Kenny Werner, Kenny Burrell, JoAnne Brackeen, Charlie Byrd, George Shearing/Jim Hall, Jeff Linsky, Marian McPartland, Jim Hall, Ali Ryerson, and Walter Norris, among others. They help make this a substantive collection, as well as one that is entertaining. But the highest compliment one can pay Tranquility is that it sounds like jazz that should be played when you need to be tranquil. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alexis Davis Product Development Director Ali Ryerson Performer Anabel Sinn Package Design Carlos Barbosa-Lima Performer Charlie Byrd Performer David Millar Compilation Producer, Production Coordination George Horn Mastering George Shearing Performer Jeff Linsky Performer Jim Hall Performer Joanne Brackeen Performer John Klycinski Photography Kenny Burrell Performer Kenny Werner Performer M.L. Haynes Art Direction Marian McPartland Performer Phil Edwards Assembly Walter Norris Performer Washington Guitar Quintet Performer