Time-Life Giants of Jazz Series
The Giants of Jazz series was produced by Time-Life Records and presents an overview of the greatest names in jazz history. The collection was released during the 1970s and includes more than 20 individual artist volumes, each dedicated to a legendary performer whose work helped shape the development of jazz.
Artists featured in the series include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Art Tatum, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, Erroll Garner and many others.
Each volume typically contains:
- Two stereo 8-track cartridges
- Extensive liner notes and biographical information
- Historical photographs
- A carefully selected compilation of classic recordings
- An overview of the artist's contribution to jazz history
The series was designed as both an enjoyable listening experience and an educational reference collection, introducing listeners to important recordings from the Swing, Big Band, Bebop and Early Jazz eras.
Today, the Time-Life Giants of Jazz series remains highly collectible among jazz enthusiasts, vintage audio collectors, and fans of the 8-track format. Complete sets, original documentation, and well-preserved cartridges are especially sought after.
The Giants of Jazz series is one of the most ambitious jazz anthologies ever released by Time-Life, bringing together legendary recordings from some of the most influential musicians in jazz history.
Louis Armstrong – Giants Of Jazz: Louis Armstrong - Time Life Records 8TL-J01Louis Armstrong 8-track, Giants of Jazz, vintage jazz tape, 8-track cartridge, jazz collection, collector's item, classic jazz recordings, vintage audio.
€ 14,95
Billie Holiday – Giants Of Jazz 8TL-J03 | PA 14787 / PA 14788 | 2 x 8-Track Cartridge Box SetVintage Billie Holiday Giants Of Jazz 2 x 8-track cartridge box set on Time Life Records. Collectible jazz release for fans of classic jazz vocals and vintage audio formats.
€ 19,95
Giants Of Jazz: The Guitarists - Time Life Records 8TL-J12 (2 Tape Set)Giants Of Jazz: The Guitarists - Time Life Records 8TL-J12 8-Track Tape | Jazz Guitar Legends | Vintage Cartridge Tape
€ 14,95
Coleman Hawkins – Giants Of Jazz (Time Life Records 8TL-J06) | 8-Track Cartridge setColeman Hawkins – Giants Of Jazz (Time Life Records 8TL-J06) | 8-Track Cartridge
€ 14,95
Count Basie – Giants Of Jazz (Time Life Records 8TL-J22Count Basie 8 track, Giants Of Jazz 8-track, Time Life Records 8TL-J22, Count Basie cartridge, vintage jazz 8-track, swing jazz tape, big band 8-track, collectible jazz cartridge, rare Count Basie tape, Giants Of Jazz collection,
€ 24,95
Art Tatum – Giants Of Jazz Art Tatum - Time Life Records 8TL-J24, PA 15514, PA 15515Art Tatum – Giants Of Jazz Art Tatum original 8-track cartridge on Time-Life Records (8TL-J24). Features recordings by one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time. A sought-after collectible for jazz fans, vintage audio
€ 14,95
Frank Teschemacher – Giants Of Jazz 2 x 8-Track Cartridge Box SetRare Frank Teschemacher Giants Of Jazz 2 x 8-track cartridge box set from Time Life Records. Collectible early jazz release for vintage audio and jazz enthusiasts.
€ 24,95
Henry `Red` Allen – Giants Of Jazz: Henry `Red` Allen- Time Life Records 8TL-J16Henry "Red" Allen – Giants Of Jazz (Time-Life Records 8TL-J16)
A wonderful release from the acclaimed Giants Of Jazz series by Time-Life Records, dedicated to legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader Henry "Red" Allen. This…€ 19,95
Teddy Wilson- – Giants Of Jazz: Teddy Wilson- Time Life Records 8TL-J20Teddy Wilson – Giants Of Jazz (Time-Life Records 8TL-J20)
A superb entry in the acclaimed Giants Of Jazz series from Time-Life Records, dedicated to legendary jazz pianist Teddy Wilson. This collectible 8-track set showcases…€ 19,95
Giants Of Jazz: Benny Goodman- Time Life Records 8TL-J05Benny Goodman – Giants Of Jazz (Time-Life Records 8TL-J05) 8-Track Box Set
€ 24,95
Giants Of Jazz: Johnny Dodds - Time Life Records 8TL-J26Johnny Dodds - Giants Of Jazz
Time-Life Records 8TL-J26 (2 x 8-Track Cartridge Set)
EnglishStep back to the birthplace of jazz with this rare Time-Life Giants Of Jazz collection dedicated to legendary clarinetist Johnny Dodds. One…€ 14,95
Giants Of Jazz: Johnny Hodges - Time Life Records 8TL-J19 (2-Tape Box Set)Complete Giants Of Jazz: Johnny Hodges 2-tape 8-track box set from Time Life Records with booklet included. A collectible vintage jazz release featuring one of the greatest alto saxophonists of the Swing Era.
€ 14,95
Giants Of Jazz: Bunny Berigan - Time Life Records 8TL-J25 (2-Tape Box Set)Complete Giants Of Jazz: Bunny Berigan 2-tape 8-track box set from Time Life Records, including booklet. A collectible vintage jazz release featuring the legendary swing-era trumpeter.
€ 22,95
Jazz Giants Collection – Giants Of Jazz Series (8-Track Cartridge Set)Jazz Giants Collection – Giants Of Jazz Series (8-Track Cartridge Set)
€ 19,95
Giants Of Jazz: Jack Teagarden - Time Life Records 8TL-J08 (8-Track Cartridge)Original Jack Teagarden Giants Of Jazz 8-track cartridge by Time-Life Records. Classic jazz collection and a great addition to any vintage tape collection.
€ 19,95
Giants Of Jazz: Benny Carter - Time Life Records 8TL-J10 (2-Tape Box Set Including Booklet)Complete Giants Of Jazz: Benny Carter 2-tape 8-track box set from Time Life Records, including booklet. A collectible vintage jazz release celebrating one of the greatest saxophonists, arrangers, and composers in jazz history.
€ 14,95
Giants Of Jazz: Earl Hines - Time Life Records 8TL-J11 (2-Tape Box Set Including Booklet)Complete Giants Of Jazz: Earl Hines 2-tape 8-track box set from Time Life Records, including booklet. A collectible vintage jazz release celebrating one of the most influential pianists in jazz history.
€ 24,95
Duke Ellington – Giants Of Jazz: Duke Ellington Time Life Records 8TL-J02Duke Ellington – Giants Of Jazz original 8-track cartridge from the famous Time-Life Records series. Features classic recordings by one of jazz's greatest composers and bandleaders. A highly collectible item for jazz enthusiasts,
€ 24,95
Lester Young- Giants Of Jazz:Lester Young- Time Life Records 8TL-J13 8-track setLester Young – Giants of Jazz (8TL-J13) – Time-Life 8-Track
€ 19,95
