VA - High Voltage: Blue Note Plugs In To The Electric Funktion (2008)

2009 collection. Using Blue Note artists and catalog as a starting point, these compilations are a fun, funky way to introduce to Jazz and associated genres. These are definitely not for the purist Jazz fan (indeed, some titles barely contain any out-and-out Jazz at all), but all have that rare groove/early Funk influence that appeals to a wide range of and have a real chance of being picked up by the younger end of the Jazz demographic. Using a wide range of material, each album is a compilation that raids the Blue Note vaults as well as mining the archives at Capitol and many other labels. As such, they are a great primer for any casual buyer that wants to pick up some jazzy titles without being too serious about it. 16 tracks including cuts from Eddie Henderson, Latimore, Chico Hamilton, Alphonse Mouson, Ronnie Foster and others.