18 track compilation contains jazz legend's alternative takes in chronological order, complementing the French Classics CD series. Features Cootie Williams, Edmond Hall, Art Tatum, Sidney Catlett, Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, Oscar Pettiford, Al Casey, Cozy Cole, Billy Taylor, Joe Thomas, Trummy Young, Earl Hines, Tab Smith, Don Byas, Johnny Guarnieri, Harry Carney, John Kirby, Bernard Addison & others.