Don Jacoby - Jacoby Brings the House Down (2026)

The 2026 digital reissue of Don Jacoby’s 'Jacoby Brings the House Down' (1968) revives a significant work from the transitional era between hard bop and soul-jazz. The recording highlights the virtuosity of Jacoby, a distinguished trumpeter and educator who bypassed the trends of avant-garde and fusion to focus on melodic clarity and impeccable tone. The album offers a unique blend of traditional swing and contemporary late-60s rhythmic structures, showcasing the expertise of highly skilled musicians who operated outside the mainstream critical spotlight.

Tracklist:
1-1 Don Jacoby - By The Time I Get to Phoenix [2:54]
1-2 Don Jacoby - The Eyes of Love [2:11]
1-3 Don Jacoby - Theme from Elvira Madigan [2:45]
1-4 Don Jacoby - The Heat of the Night [2:30]
1-5 Don Jacoby - Doo-Dah [2:21]
1-6 Don Jacoby - Jacoby's Theme [2:45]
1-7 Don Jacoby - Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) [2:10]
1-8 Don Jacoby - (There's) Always Something There to Remind Me [2:12]
1-9 Don Jacoby - Chain of Fools [2:11]
1-10 Don Jacoby - Sunday Best [2:43]