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Billy Ocean —
Suddenly ... CD Jive/Arista, 1984. Used ... $3.99
The album that made Billy Ocean a superstar for a little while, one that had a HUGE couple of years on the charts, even longer service as a snapshot of its era, and is now one that we can look at freshly and appreciate for all of the unstoppably catchy pop soul craft that made it so massive in the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jam —
Sound Affects ... CD Polydor (UK), 1980. Used ... $4.99
A great later record by The Jam – a little bit of a step back into a rawer sound than they're somewhat slick sounding Setting Sons from the year before – but it's ultimately a pretty big creative step! While the sound a little more raw than on Setting Sons, The Jam is diversely inspired ... (Rock) read more CD
Carrie Smith —
Confessin' The Blues ... CD Evidence, Late 70s. Used ... $2.99
Peter Gabriel —
Peter Gabriel 4 – Security ... CD Geffen, 1982. Used ... $2.99
A record that some might call the last truly great Peter Gabriel album – and a key cap to his excellent initial solo run! The album's got a deeper feel than before – slightly richer colors, more spiritual themes, and arguably more of a sense of majesty – almost an echo of some of ... (Rock) read more CD
Matthew Shipp —
One ... CD Thirsty Ear, 2005. Used ... $5.99
Ian Dury —
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll – The Best Of Ian Dury & The Blockheads ... CD Rhino, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $3.99
Duke Ellington —
Great Chicago Concerts ... CD Music Masters, 1946. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
Two shows from our hometown of Chicago! Tracks include "Jumpin Punkins", "Beale Street Blues", "Golden Feather", "Coloratura", "Caravan", "In A Mellotone", and "Come Sunday, Work Song". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Abbey Lincoln —
It's Me ... CD Verve, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Abbey at her recent best – working in a style that's mostly traditional, but which also has some of the darker edges of her earlier years. The album features a core group led by Kenny Barron, and featuring James Spaulding and Julien Lourau on saxes – and a number of tracks on the album ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Shorty Rogers, Bud Shank & The Lighthouse Allstars —
Eight Brothers ... CD Candid, 1992. Used ... $5.99
Shorty Rogers and Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bud Shank on alto, Bill Perkins on baritone, tenor, and soprano sax, Bob Cooper on tenor sax, Pete Jolly on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Larance Marable on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, booklet has a cut corner.)
Various —
Our New Orleans 2005 ... CD Nonesuch, 2005. Used ... $3.99
Music from Allen Toussaint, Dr John, Irma Thomas, Davell Crawford, Buckwheat Zydeco, Dr Michael White, The Wild Magnolias, Eddie Bo, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Carol Fran, and more. (Funky Compilations) CD
(Out of print and sealed with a penmark through the barcode.)
Johnny Frigo —
Johnny Frigo With Bucky & John Pizzarelli – Live From Studio A In New York City ... CD Chesky, 1988. Used ... $2.99
Johnny Frigo on violin, Bucky and John Pizzarelli on guitar, Michael Moore and Ron Carter on bass, and Butch Miles on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Marc Copland & Dieter Ilg —
Two Way Street ... CD Jazz Line, 1993. Used ... $5.99
Afel Bocoum —
Alkibar ... CD Nonesuch, 1999. Used ... $1.99
New Edition —
Under The Blue Moon ... CD MCA, 1986. Used ... $3.99
New Edition show they're no Johnnies-come-lately on the harmony soul scene – and pay tribute to a host of older groups from the 50s and 70s – singing a mix of hits and soul classics in a laidback late nite mode that brings a real focus on their vocals. Given their age, there's a sound ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Under The Blue Moon ... LP 7.99(Out of print.)
Clark Terry —
Live In Chicago Vol 2 ... CD Monad, 1976. Used ... $4.99
Features Clark Terry on trumpet, Ernie Wilkins on alto and tenor sax, Marty Harris on piano, Victor Sproles on bass, and Ed Saple on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print)
Ray Brown —
Some Of My Best Friends Are The Trumpet Players ... CD Telarc, 2000. Used ... $3.99
With Roy Hargrove, Jon Faddis, Terence Blanchard, Nicholas Payton, and Clark Terry. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Heath Brothers —
Jazz Family ... CD Concord, 1998. Used ... $1.99
The Heath Brothers groove is nicely expanded by a set of added horns – all of whom bring a nice sense of fullness to the tracks, in a way that recalls some of Jimmy Heath's best arranging styles from years back! Jimmy's in the frontline on tenor and soprano sax, joined by Percy Heath on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Lizz Wright —
Salt ... CD Verve, 2003. Used ... $3.99
A sweet young jazz singer – steeped in the traditions of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Dianne Reeves, striking out on her own in a really solid debut album! The set's got a warm, jazzy feel – lots of keyboards and piano in the backings, but done in a way that lifts up the voice of Lizz on a ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Javon Jackson —
Easy Does It ... CD Palmetto, 2003. Used ... $3.99
Javon Jackson on tenor saxophone, Mark Whitfield on guitar, Fred Wesley on trombone, Lenny White on drums, with Lonnie Smith on organ and vocals from Eve Cornelious and Fred Wesley. (Jazz) CD
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Charlie Haden & Michael Brecker —
American Dreams ... CD Verve, 2002. Used ... $1.99
Charlie Haden on bass and Michael Brecker on tenor sax – joined by Brad Mehldau on piano, Brian Blade on drums, and a 34 piece orchestra. Tracks include "Travels", "No Lonely Nights", "It Mgiht Be You", "Sotto Voce", "Young & Foolish" and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
James Ingram —
It's Real ... CD Warner, 1989. Used ... $4.99
Great vocals and modern production – a mix of James Ingram's older roots in soul music, and some of the more contemporary soul modes coming down at the end of the 80s! Ingram's got a power in his voice that just won't quit – soaring out wonderfully and warmly, even when the rhythms are ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Alexander O' Neal —
All True Man ... CD Tabu, 1991. Used ... $2.99
A classic set from all-true Alexander O'Neal – and maybe one of his last great records for the Tabu label! The set's got a nice balance of groovers and mellower moments – really showing the growing diversity of O'Neal as an artist, as he tries to move away from some of his bigger ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print original pressing, booklet has some light wear.)
Reuben Wilson —
Organ Blues ... CD Jazzateria, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Genesis —
Wind & Wuthering ... CD Atco, 1976. Used ... $5.99
Titles include "Blood On The Rooftops", "Wot Gorilla", "Afterglow", "In That Quiet Earth", "Your Own Special Way", "All In A Mouse's Night", and "Eleventh Earl Of Mar". (Rock) CD
Also available Wind & Wuthering ... LP 14.99(Definitive Edition remaster.)
Stefon Harris, Jason Moran, Greg Osby, Mark Shim —
New Directions ... CD Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $4.99
A great recent album on Blue Note, and one that's an incredibly loving hommage to the label's great history. The group features Greg Osby on alto, Mark Shim on tenor, Stefon Harris on vibes, and Jason Moran on piano – and the four of them play together in a tight, soulful style that brings ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print CRC pressing.)
Mulgrew Miller —
With Our Own Eyes ... CD Novus, 1994. Used ... $2.99
A strong statement from pianist Mulgrew Miller – very much at the top of his form here, and playing with a power and sense of imagination that recalls the older trio work of McCoy Tyner! The trio features Richie Goods on bass and Tony Reedus on drums – both backing Miller with a warm, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Ellis Marsalis —
Duke In Blue ... CD Columbia, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Johnny Griffin —
Chicago, New York, Paris ... CD Verve, 1995. Used ... $1.99
Johnny Griffin on tenor sax, Roy Hargrove on trumpet and flugelhorn, Kenny Barron and Peter Martin on piano, Christian McBride and Rodney Whitaker on bass, and Victor Lewis or Gregory Hutchinson on drums. (Jazz) CD
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Zbigniew Preisner —
Trois Couleurs – Bleu ... CD Virgin (France), 1993. Used ... $1.99
Peter Gabriel —
Shaking The Tree – Sixteen Golden Greats ... CD Geffen, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $1.99
Built To Spill —
Keep It Like A Secret ... CD Warner, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Roswell Rudd —
Broad Strokes ... CD Knitting Factory, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Sugarcubes —
Stick Around For Joy ... CD Elektra, 1992. Used ... $0.99
T Rex —
Slider ... CD Chronicles, 1972. Used ... $5.99
T Rex's phenomenal second album since moving into a heavier glam mode, following the great Electric Warrior LP – still standing firmly as one of the best purely rocking, trashy fun rock & roll albums of the 70s! Marc Bolan's roots on spacier psyche folk melodies sort of float over ... (Rock) read more CD
Dinah Washington —
Best Of Dinah Washington ... CD Roulette, Early 60s. Used ... $0.99
Bob Newhart —
Button Down Mind Of Bob Newhart ... CD Warner, 1960. Used ... $1.99
Frank Sinatra —
Trilogy – The Past, Present & Future ... CD Reprise, 1980. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
Jimi Hendrix —
Band Of Gypsys ... CD Capitol, 1969/1970. Used ... $3.99
An amazing album of raw power from Jimi Hendrix – recorded on New Years Eve 1969, right as the 60s became the 70s – with a stunning sound that certainly presages the hard rock decade to come! Jimi's working with his trio that features Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox on bass – ... (Rock) read more CD
Wreckx N Effect —
Hard Or Smooth ... CD MCA, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Howlin Wolf —
London Sessions ... CD Chess/MCA, 1989. Used ... $3.99
A famous date that showcases the Chess Records influence on the sound of the Brit rock scene – one that has a number of key players "giving back" to the label, and working on a special date with Howlin Wolf! Wolf's rough vocals are in the lead on all tracks, and he also plays a bit ... (Blues) read more CD
Lionel Hampton —
Jazz In Paris – Lionel Hampton & His French New Sound Vol 2 ... CD Universal (France), 1955. Used ... $4.99
Paris was always a great city for Lionel Hampton – but it seemed like in the mid 50s, it was also a place where he cut some of his best work, too! The French New Sound pair of albums are both classics in Hamp's book – records that take off from the looser, longer-form style that he'd ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dimples (aka Richard Dimples Fields) —
Dimples ... CD Life, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Chick Corea —
Solo Piano Vol 2 – Standards ... CD Stretch/Concord, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Oblivion", "Blue Monk", "Ask Me Now", "Dusk In Sandi", "So In Love", "But Beautiful", and "Brazil". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Chicago Underground Duo —
12 Degrees Of Freedom ... CD Thrill Jockey, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Very nice stuff from the duo of Chad Taylor and Rob Mazurek, two players who are currently among some of the best in Chicago's hot jazz/rock crossover scene. Taylor plays percussion and vibes, Mazurek plays cornet, piano, and flute – and the pair are joined by guitarist Jeff Parker on a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Oscar Peterson —
Oscar Peterson Plays The Cole Porter Song Book ... CD Verve, 1959. Used ... $2.99
Cole Porter's tunes are great enough on their own, but Oscar really opens them up on this set – picking up the inherent rhythms in the numbers and really working them over – in a way that makes the outing one of the most lively in Peterson's songbook series for Verve! Oscar's fluid ... (Jazz) read more CD
Miyumi Project Big Band —
Rooted – Origins Of Now ... CD Jazz Institute Chicago, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Taku Akiyama on alto saxophone, Mwata Bowden on baritone saxophone and didgeridoo, Hiroshi Eguchi and Satoru Iga on bass, Tomoko Hayashida on cello, Tatsu Aoki on bass and taiko, Miss Mia Park on drums, Hide Yoshihashi, Jason Matsumoto, and Ryan Toguri on taiko, Toru Hironaka on tenor saxophone, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Aaliyah —
Aaliyah ... CD Blackground, 2001. Used ... $5.99
The final album in the too-short legacy left behind by the legendary Aaliyah – a singer who was taken from us all too soon! As with Sade, there was always a bit of a gap between Aaliyah's albums – and that space really shows just how much she'd grown musically in just a few short years ... (Soul) read more CD
James Moody —
Homage ... CD Savoy, 2004. Used ... $2.99
Features Jim Rotundi on trumpet, Lou Marini and Lawrence Feldman on flute, and David Hazeltine on piano. (Jazz) CD
(Writing on barcode.)
Byrds —
Ballad Of Easy Rider ... CD Columbia, 1969. Used ... $3.99
A great one from The Byrds – who deliver an iconic mix of breezy country rock and folk harmonies, over songs that range from laidback to soaring! The Byrds seemed to always be in a state of flux, line-up wise, and that actually seems to bring out a pretty great mix of styles on their best ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Ballad Of Easy Rider ... LP 19.99
Pavement —
Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain ... CD Matador, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Lou Reed —
Blue Mask ... CD BMG/RCA, 1981. Used ... $5.99
The incredible later masterpiece from Lou Reed – still one of the great rock records of the early 80s and a real late peak for Lou! It's an electric guitars and straight forward songcraft focused set, with Lou in an accessible, but still edgy mode. The intense commitment to his vocals are ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Blue Mask ... LP 24.99
Lou Reed —
Berlin ... CD RCA, 1973. Used ... $4.99
Various —
Going Driftless – An Artist's Tribute To Greg Brown ... CD Red House, 2002. Used ... $2.99
New Stories —
Hope Is In The Air – The Music Of Elmo Mope ... CD Origin, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Marc Seales on piano, Doug Miller on bass, and John Bishop on drums. Featuring special guests Bobby Porcelli on alto sax, Bertha Hope on piano, Don Sickler on trumpet, and others. (Jazz) CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Janis Joplin —
Greatest Hits ... CD Columbia, Late 60s. Used ... $0.99
Tracks include "Piece Of My Heart", "Ball And Chain", "Me And Bobby McGee", "Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)", "Summertime", and "Get It While You Can". (Rock) CD
Nick Lowe —
Basher – The Best Of Nick Lowe ... CD Columbia, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $1.99
Jason Lindner —
Premonition ... CD Stretch, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Jason Lindner on piano and Fender Rhodes – with Myron Walden on alto, Jimmy Greene on tenor and flute, Diego Urcola on trumpet, and others. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Something To Live For – American Masters ... CD Verve, 1930s/1940s/1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
Jimi Hendrix —
Are You Experienced? ... CD MCA/Experience Hendrix, 1967. Used ... $1.99
Not experienced? Well, this album will help push you over the top – as it's done for decades of listeners from the heyday of young Jimi Hendrix all the way up to the present! The set's a classic through and through – a blueprint not just for the genius of Hendrix, but for generations ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Are You Experienced? (CD & DVD) ... CD 5.99
Freddie Hubbard —
Open Sesame (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1960. Used ... $4.99
Seminal work from Freddie Hubbard – an early hardbop session that features some great work by Tina Brooks on tenor, piano by McCoy Tyner, and rhythm from the team of Sam Jones on bass Clifford Jarvis on drums! And although Freddie's great at this early point in his career – playing ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Open Sesame ... LP 24.99(2002 RVG pressing. Spine has a cutout notch.)
David Grisman —
Dawg 90 ... CD Acoustic Disc, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Pat Martino & Joyous Lake —
Stone Blue ... CD Blue Note, 1998. Used ... $2.99
Features Eric Alexander on tenor! (Jazz) CD
(Mark through barcode, disc has a promo stamp & promo sticker on booklet.)
Bo Diddley —
His Best ... CD Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... $5.99
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
McKinney's Cotton Pickers —
Band Don Redman Built ... CD Bluebird/BMG, Late 20s. Used ... $5.99
With Benny Carter on clarinet and alto saxophone, Coleman Hawkins on tenor saxophone, Fats Waller on piano, and John Nesbitt on trumpet! (Jazz) CD
Howard Alden & Jimmy Bruno/Concord, 1972/1998. Used 2CD ... $4.99
Bob Dorough —
Sunday At Iridium ... CD Arbors, 2004. Used ... $3.99
Bob Dorough on piano and vocals – on a live quartet date that also features guest trumpet from Joe Wilder. (Vocalists) CD
Judy Garland —
Classic Judy Garland – The Capitol Years 1955 to 1965 ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
Chet Baker —
Chet Baker & Crew ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1956. Used ... $4.99
Killer work from the late 50's by Chet! Although Baker's trumpet playing in the early part of the decade became known as one of the trademark "cool" sounds of the west coast, he started to move towards a sound that was a lot more hardbop at the end of the decade – as you'll hear on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Branford Marsalis —
Eternal ... CD Marsalis/Rounder, 2004. Used ... $2.99
Features Branford Marsalis on saxophones, Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase which has stickers over barcodes.)
Pat Metheny —
Speaking Of Now ... CD Warner, 2002. Used ... $1.99
With Lyle Mays on piano and keys, Steve Rodby on bass, Richard Bona on vocals and percussion, Cuong Vu on trumpet and vocals, and Antonio Sanchez on drums. (Jazz) CD
Miles Davis —
Essential Miles Davis ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Mid 40s/1950s/1960s/1970s/Mid 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
June Tabor —
Against The Stream ... CD Green Linnet, 1994. Used ... $4.99
Lee Konitz —
Another Shade Of Blue ... CD Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $3.99
With Charlie Haden on bass and Brad Mehldau on piano. (Jazz) CD
(1999 pressing. Marks over barcode.)
Police —
Every Breath You Take – The Singles ... CD A&M, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $0.99
Marvin Gaye —
Very Best Of Marvin Gaye ... CD Motown, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Miucha —
Compositores ... CD Biscoito Fino (Brazil), 2002. Used ... $2.99
A beautiful album from Miucha – the lovely bossa singer who recorded a few albums with Tom Jobim at the end of the 70s! The album's a much more mature effort than those records – with Miucha in the lead as a sophisticated, mature singer – working through a set of tracks that ... (Brazil) read more CD
Bebo Valdes —
Bebo ... CD Calle 54 (Argentina), 2003. Used ... $4.99
Rose Kemp —
A Hand Full of Hurricanes ... CD One Little Indian, 2006. Used ... $1.99
Yosef Gutman Levitt with Lionel Loueke —
Soul Song ... CD Soul Song, 2023. Used ... $4.99
Yosef-Gutman Levitt on bass, Lionel Loueke on guitar, Omri mor on piano, and Ofri Nehemya on drums. (Jazz) CD
Kermit Ruffins with The Rebirth Brass Band —
Throwback ... CD Basin Street, 2005. Used ... $4.99
Kermit Ruffins and Derrick Shezbie on trumpet and vocals, Vincent Broussard on tenor saxophone, Corey Henry, Glen Andrews, Trombone Shorty and Stafford Agee on trombone, Philip Frazier on tuba, David Torkanowsky on Wurlitzer, Reed Watson on cowbell, Keith Frazier on bass drum, Derrick Tabb on snare ... (Jazz) read more CD
Vampire Weekend —
Vampire Weekend ... CD XL, 2008. Used ... $2.99
Herb Alpert —
My Abstract Heart ... CD A&M, 1989. Used ... $2.99
Jimi Hendrix —
Band Of Gypsys – Live At The Fillmore East (2CD set) ... CD MCA, 1970. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
An amazing album of raw power from Jimi Hendrix – recorded on New Years Eve 1969, right as the 60s became the 70s – with a stunning sound that certainly presages the hard rock decade to come! Jimi's working with his trio that features Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox on bass – ... (Rock) read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout mark.)
Art Tatum —
Tea For Two ... CD Black Lion, 1945. Used ... $3.99
Includes 20 tracks with Tiny Grimes on guitar, Ben Webster on tenor, Benny Morton on trombone, Edmond Hall on clarinet, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, and Slam Stewart on bass. (Jazz) CD
(Mid-90's Black Lion pressing, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Warren Zevon —
Excitable Boy ... CD Elektra, 1978. Used ... $4.99
An early moment of genius from Warren Zevon – the kind of record that really set his talents part from the singer/songwriter generation that came before – and made Zevon a key part of a new era of much darker songsmiths! Zevon manages to weave in all these strange moody elements while ... (Rock) read more CD
Beatles —
Beatles – 1962 to 1966 ... CD Capitol/Apple, Mid 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
An important record in the 70s – one that really kept alive the spirit of the pre-Sgt Pepper's Beatles – with a range of fantastic tracks from their first four years! (Rock) CD
(In the original red case!)
