, a two-CD set, differs from previous reissues in that the music is drawn not only from 's vaults but from 's vaults, too. Four selections are from the 1920s, 20 date from the 1930s, seven are from the 1940s, and the final six were recorded between 1950 and 1960. Is this an essential acquisition? Most collectors will already have all of these performances in more complete fashion, while general collectors should realize that this two-fer does not cover 's final 14 years and largely overlooks most of the highlights from the 1950s. However if it is found at a budget price, this set can act as a decent introduction to the remarkable . Among the many highlights are and the 1950s version of plus four small-group items (headed by 's sidemen) from the '30s. ~ Scott Yanow