Various - The Smithsonian Collection Of Classic Jazz - Cassette Edition 1973 The Smithsonian Collection Of Classic Jazz is a comprehensive box set of jazz music on cassette, featuring various artists from different eras of jazz history. This collection covers a wide range of styles including Bop, Ragtime, Hard Bop, Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Free Jazz, and Modal jazz. Released in 1973 by the Smithsonian Collection, this set provides a diverse selection of jazz classics for jazz enthusiasts to enjoy in cassette format.