Complete Catalogue

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Artist(s)	Album	Reference/ Price	Sample Tracks
Jeff Hooper A Passing Glance Highly rated vocalist Jeff Hooper with his Mainstem tribute album. Usually associated with top big bands but here supported by an all star british group that includes Steve Waterman (trumpet) Alan Barnes & Simon Allen (saxes) and Alistair White (trombone). great entertainment.	A Passing Glance	REFERENCE: MSTCD0057 Album £10.95	Sample A Sample B
Steve Waterman Buddy Bolden Blew It Steve pays tribute to the giants of jazz trumpet going back to th turn of the 20th Century and the days of the legendary Buddy Bolden. Supported by Anthony Kerr (vibes) Chris Allard (guitar) Alec Dankworth (bass) and Dave Barry (drums)	Buddy Bolden Blew It	REFERENCE: MSTCD0056 Album £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Rick Hannah Trio The Beatles Project This always interesting American guitarist has released a most enjoyable CD with a jazz slant on the music of the phenomenally successful Beatles group whose '60s albums are now well back in favour.	The Beatles Project	REFERENCE: MSTCD0055 This is solely a digital album release and all tracks plus the complete album can be downloaded on Apple iTunes at the following prices: Single track 79p Album £7.99 Click here to go direct to the Album page on ITunes	Sample A Sample B
Corliss Dale Crazy Rhythm Follow up album to "Fascinating Rhythms" MSTCD0040 finds Corliss in scintillating form once again aided by top L.A. musicians headed by pianist Lou Forestiere. Immaculate choice of "song-book" material guaranteed to satisfy everyone.	Crazy Rhythm	REFERENCE: MSTCD0054 PRICE: £12.95	Sample A Sample B
Mike Hext MR OK Award winning British trombonist Mike Hext returns with varied line-ups paying tribute to American valve trombone and composer giant Bob Brookmeyer.	Mr OK	REFERENCE: MSTCD0053 PRICE: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Frank Holder Quintet Ballads Blues & Bop Follow up album by the legendary vocalist to " I Love Being Here With You" MSTCD0044 with the same formidable supporting British musicians. A range of material and arrangements that Frank is uniquely able to present for your listening.	Ballads Bluse & Bops	REFERENCE: MSTCD0052 PRICE: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
John Horler As Time Goes By Virtuoso solo piano work covering recordings from 1994 to 2008. A mixture of Standards and John's distinctive original work. Already receiving considerable critical acclaim.	As Time Goes By	REFERENCE: MSTCD005I PRICE: £10.95	Sample A Sample B
Steve Waterman with his two All Star groups Night Lights Third and final volume of tributes to eminent Amercian jazz composers, this time contrasting the styles of Chick Corea and Gerry Mulligan.This release follows the great success of the previous two albums, Stablemates (MSTCD0035 The music of Benny Golson & Wayne Shorter) and Our Delight (MSTCD0041 The music of Herbie Hancock & Tadd Dameron.	Night Lights	REFERence: MSTCD0050 PRICE: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Helen Baden  You Go To My Head Outstanding debut album by a vocalist reminiscent of Peggy Lee through to Julie London and Nina Simone. Supported by some of Britain's best jazz musicians including up front, Digby Fairweather, Adrian Fry, Karen Sharp and Dominic Ashworth. "A fine and varied set. Enjoy !" Dave Gelly	You Go To My Head	REFERENCE :MSTCD0049 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Katya Gorrie Tales of Misbehaviour Here is a highly distinctive, witty and original vocal talent from Canada who presents a delightfully swinging and entertaining programme enhanced by the support of eminent session musicians including Martin Shaw (trumpet), Dave O'Higgins (tenor sax), Anthony Kerr (vibes) and Denny Ilett (guitar). An album deserving recognition at the highest level.	Tales of Misbehaviour	Reference: MSTCD0048 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Ken Peplowski Upper Manhattan Medical Group-Remembering Billy Strayhorn Ken with Phil Lee (guitar), John Horler (piano) and Alec Dankworth (bass) Featuring this brilliant clarinettist at his peak performing with three of Britain’s finest musicians.  The music ranges from the acclaimed Strayhorn favourites to lesser known minor masterpieces. A release that follows the success of his earlier  “Ellingtonian Tales” Mainstem album.	Upper Manhattan Medical Group-Remembering Billy Strayhorn	Reference: MSTCD0047 Price: £11.95	SampleA Sample B
Bruce Adams & Tony Marshall Four experienced musicians from the top drawer with multi award winning Bruce Adams (trumpet & flugel horn) to the fore with fine guitarist Tony Marshall.  Spike Heatley (bass) and Malcolm Mortimore (drums) add to the considerable pleasures.	Sure as you're born	Reference: MSTCD0046 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Gill Cook Debut album by popular London based vocalist performing a great range of standards keeping top quality company in her backing quintet including Steve Waterman (trumpet) and Tim Whitehead (tenor sax).	Something Cool	Reference: MSTCD0045 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Frank Holder Veteran British vocalist who remains one of our very best with a most impressive backing group including Martin Shaw (trumpet), Dave O'Higgins (tenor sax) and Jim Mullen (guitar)	I love being here with you	Reference: MSTCD0044 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Mike Hext Quartet Quartet led by award winning trombonist plus top line guests including Mark Lockheart (tenor sax)	Menagerie	Reference: MSTCD0043 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Simon Thorpe / Lizzie Scott Straight ahead, swinging dance music taking us refreshingly back to popular jazz of the '30's and 40's performed with ebullience by an Octet led by bassist Simon Thorpe plus Australian vocalist Lizzie Scott. Toe tapping stuff for party time.	Jivin' Miss Daisy	Reference: MSTCD0042 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Steve Waterman The music of Tadd Dameron and Herbie Hancock. Trumpet ace Steve Waterman leads a range of line ups from a simple blues duo to a roaring "All Star" ten piece unit on a mesmerising journey reflecting many styles and rhythms that make up our world of jazz. CD of the week for The Guardian, Sunday Observer and London Evening Standard.	Our Delight - A Jazz Odyssey	Reference: MSTCD0041 Price: £12.95	Sample A Sample B
Corliss Dale Great American vocal artiste recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood supported by brilliant LA session musicians led by richly talented pianist and arranger Lou Foriesteri.	Fascinating Rhythms	Reference: MSTCD0040 Price: £12.95	Sample A Sample B
Paul Wood The golden era of the ever popular Frank Sinatra Rat Pack years celebrated by smooth British vocalist Paul wood with the world class supporting Brian Dee Trio. Impeccable tune selections.	It's always like this	Reference: MSTCD0039 Price: £9.95	Sample A Sample B
The Rick Hannah Trio Classic guitar led trio format headed by the highly talented American Rick Hannah who originally made his name within funk and blues but is now an out and out top class jazz player presenting a range of standard tunes and originals. The group empathy is outstanding and certain to be a big hit with "string" fans.	Encore OUI Bop	Reference: MSTCD0038 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Frank Holder One of Britain's most underestimated and finest jazz talents both as vocalist and on percussion. A limited edition re-release of his instantly engaging album featuring the award winning music of Duncan Lamont. Top supporting cast of soloists adds to the pleasures.	The Artistry of Frank Holder	Reference: MSTCD0037 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Rupert Wates A memorable collection of fifteen contemporary songs performed by singer, guitarist and composer Rupert Wates, backed by some of Europe's top session vocalists and musicians.	Sweet or Bitter Wine	Reference: MSTCD0036 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Steve Waterman The Music of Jazz Giants Benny Golson and Wayne Shorter superbly performed by Steve's "All Star" quintet and sextet featuring such as Ben Castle, Mark Nightingale and Anthony Kerr Our biggest selling album	Stablemates	Reference: MSTCD0035 Price: £11.95	Sample A Sample B
Val Wiseman One of Britains most popular vocalists supported by the always outstanding Brian Dee Trio plus guests Bruce Adams and Jim Mullen.	Just For A Thrill	Reference: MSTCD0034 Price: £10.95	Sample A Sample B
The Brian Dee Quartet featuring Alex Garnett (saxophones) An engrossing album of Brian's original music with the exciting playing of Alex Garnett well to the fore.	Centurion	Reference: MSTCD0033 Price: £10.95	Sample A Sample B
The Geoff Eales Trio The third album by this powerful and swinging piano led trio, Geoff with Roy Babbington (bass) and Mark Fletcher (drums).	Facing The Muse	Reference: MSTCD0032 Price: £10.95	Sample A Sample B
The music of Duncan Lamont A double album featuring vocalists Frank Holder and Nancy Marano supported by top New York and London session musicians.	Carousel	Reference: MSTCD0031 Price: £10.95	Sample A Sample B
The late, great Bill Le Sage on vibes with Phil Lee (guitar) and Alec Dankworth (bass). His last recording and swinging campanion volume to the earlier release MSTCD0015.	The Right Vibes - Final Volume	Reference: MSTCD0030 Price: £9.95	Sample A Sample B
Ben Clatworthy (tenor saxophone) presents a moving musical tribute to his celebrated grandmother Gertrude Lawrence supported by the Califonian based pianist Theo Saunders and guitarist Phil Robson.	Gertie, Theo, Phil and Me	Reference: MSTCD0029 Price: £7.95	Sample A Sample B
Andy Panayi Jazz and popular standards plus 's Andy's own eclectic and engaging compositions featuring many of the finest names in British music.	Time Displaced	Reference: MSTCD0028 Price: £10.95	Sample A Sample B
An exciting and evocative collection of songs by Rupert Wates performed with distinction by classy singer Liz Fletcher.	Blue Afternoons	Reference: MSTCD0027 Price: Sorry, NO longer available	Sample A Sample B
Music written for and about children performed with considerable flair and imagination by Jimmy Hastings (saxophones, clarinet and flute) and John Horler (piano).	Childrens' Hour	Reference: MSTCD0026 Price: £7.95	Sample A Sample B
By Patty Clark. Immediately engaging Peggy Lee style vocalist performing a selection of popular standards backed by a superb 55 piece orchestra. Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood.	I Love You	Reference: MSTCD0025 Price: £10.95	Sample A Sample B
Masahiro Yoshida Trio An exotic mix of outstanding jazz standards, classic ballads and richly textured original music featuring cult trumpet figure Eddie Henderson with Allenn Farnham (piano) and Ray Drummond (bass) supporting drum master Yoshida..	Jazz Brothers	Reference: MSTCD0024 Price: £9.95	Sample A Sample B
Andy Panayi Quartet Andy (baritone and tenor saxophones), Mark Nightingale (trombone), Simon Woolf (bass) and Mark Taylor (drums). World class interplay between the horns.	WHOOeeee!	Reference: MSTCD0023 Price: £9.95	Sample A Sample B
Dave Gelly's Easy Swing Dave (tenor sax and clarinet), Ernie Cranenburgh and Nigel Bennett (guitar), Joe Mudele (bass) and Annie Bright (vocals). The album title perfectly fits this enjoyable music.	Strike a Light	Reference: MSTCD0022 Price: £9.95	Sample A Sample B
Ken Peplowski (clarinet and tenor sax) with John Horler (piano) and Phil Lee (guitar). Some of the jazz worlds finest and most popular music beautifully performed in duo form.	Ellingtonian Tales	Reference: MSTCD0021 Price: £9.95	Sample A Sample B
Rosemary Squires with the Brian Dee Trio and special guests: Alan Barnes (alto, soprano and tenor saxes/clarinet), Ernie Cranenburgh (guitar), Paul Eshelby (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Don Lusher (trombone). One of Britains best ever vocal talents within popular and jazz fields.	Shine	Reference: MSTCD0020 Price: £10.95	Sample A Sample B
Lynda Radford (vocals) featuring Bruce Adams (trumpet), Andy Macintosh (alto sax) and Warren Wills (piano). Highly entertaining.	Subversive	Reference: MSTCD0019 Price: £6.95	Sample A Sample B
Brian Dee Trio featuring Dave Green (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). One of the finest keyboard talents on top form with peerless support.	The Catalyst	Reference: MSTCD0018 Price: £7.95	Sample A Sample B;
The music of Richard Rodgers. Featuring Duncan Lamont (tenor sax) and Brian Dee (piano). Great tunes and playing to match.	Happy Talk	Reference: MSTCD0017 Price: £7.95	Sample A Sample B
The musical world of Sammy Cahn. Featuring Bruce Adams (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Brian Dee (piano). Performances of the highst order with some of the best tunes ever written.	All the way!	Reference: MSTCD0016 Price: £7.95	Sample A Sample B
Bill Le Sage Trio featuring Phil Lee (guitar) and Alec Dankworth (bass). The first greatly greatly acclaimed album by these three top talents with the legendary Bill Le Sage to the fore. Gained 3rd placed album in the British Jazz Awards for the year of release.	The Right Vibes	Reference: MSTCD0015 Price: £8.95	Sample A Sample B
Tony Lee Trio featuring Ian Scott Taylor (bass) and Martin Drew (drums). Big selling album by this extremely popular pianist.	Close to you	Reference: MSTCD0014 Price: £8.95	Sample A Sample B
Colin Anthony with the John Pearce Trio featuring Andy Macintosh (alto sax) A versatile singer who oozes class.	This is all I ask	Reference: MSTCD0013 Price £7.95	Sample A Sample B
Mainstem also distributes top class independently produced jazz CDs by leading artists:
Fret Records Fool's Gold Nigel Price Debut album by one of Britain's younger guitar talents well worthy of attention, particularly by "string fans". Excellent support by Pete Whittaker (organ) and Matt Home (drums) plus tenor saxophonist Andy Ross on two tracks.	Fool's Gold	Reference: FJCD120 Price:£10.95	Sample A Sample B
Jazz House Time Will Tell Dave Green Trio Dave is of course one of Britain's finest ever bassists and presents an intriguing programme featuring Ian Dixon (tenor sax/clarinet) and Gene Calderazzo (drums).	Time Will Tell	Reference: JHCD061 Price:£10.95	Sample A Sample B
until the next time Frank Giasullo/Art Themen Quartet We have here Frank Giasullo, an exciting New York pianist working with one of Britain's highly regarded saxophonists with a most impressive set. In support are award winning Dave Green (bass) and fellow New Yorker Pat Tamminen (drums).	until the next time	Reference: Vanderveer 9036 Price £10.95	Sample A Sample B