Premium Best: Jazz Giant - Mal Waldron (2-CD Set)

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The definitive best-of collection from Mal Waldron, presented in a value-packed 2-CD set. Best known as the pianist who supported Billie Holiday in her final years and as the composer of the classic Left Alone, Waldron built a remarkable career from the 1950s onward.

As a key session pianist for Prestige in the 1960s, he appeared on many celebrated recordings and also supported forward-looking jazz artists such as Eric Dolphy, helping shape his distinctive post-bop style. This collection captures the depth and mood of Waldron's artistry across an essential selection of recordings.

Highlights include his beloved signature work Left Alone on Bethlehem as well as the Munich recordings that helped inspire the founding of the prestigious Enja label. A must-have set for jazz listeners and collectors seeking an accessible introduction to one of the genre's most introspective pianists.