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Sonny Rollins —
Horn Culture ... CD Milestone/Victor (Japan), 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of Sonny Rollins' real standout sessions from the 70s – a different vibe than before, but a sound that's still as striking than any of his earlier records! The record features him in a slightly more modern group – with backing by Walter Davis Jr on piano, Masuo on gutiar, Bob ... read more CD
(Out of print, 1998 pressing with 20bit K2 mastering, includes obi.)
Miles Davis & John Coltrane —
Final Tour – Bootleg Series 6 (4CD set) ... CD Columbia, 1960. Used 4 CDS ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic presentation of legendary live material from the team of Miles Davis and John Coltrane – taken from the last concert tour the pair ever did together, and presented here with beautifully stunning sound! The European dates in 1960 were all part of a larger Jazz At The Philharmonic ... read more CD
Tal Farlow —
Artistry Of Tal Farlow (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Verve (Japan), 1954. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Pure and simple genius from Tal Farlow – one of THE greatest jazz guitarists of all time, especially on these important 50s recordings for Veve! Tal's playing here with a simply incredible tone – raspy and earthy, yet with notes that are impeccably placed on his solos – making ... read more CD
(Out of print – and includes obi!)
Bud Shank & Clare Fischer —
Bossa Nova Jazz Samba ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A sublime little set all the way through – an early 60s date from the west coast scene – and one that was almost as important to that side of the country as the Verve bossa records were to New York! Bud Shank's in the lead on alto sax – no flute at all this time around – ... read more CD
(Out of print sealed 2013 pressing, includes obi.)
Philip Bailey, Billy Childs, Roy Hargrove, Bobby Watson & Tony Williams —
Pride Of Lions ... CD Sony, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Philip Bailey on vocals, Billy Childs on piano, Roy Hargrove on trumpet, Bobby Watson on soprano and alto saxophone, and Tony Williams on drums. CD
(1992 pressing.)
William Parker —
Winter Sun Crying (SACD) ... CD Neos (Germany), 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With the ICI Ensemble. CD
(SACD hybrid version – plays on regular players too.)
Sun Ra —
Live At Praxis 84 ... CD Golden Years (UK), 1984. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent live performance from the 80s – recorded during a time when the Arkestra was extremely tight, and really beginning to break big with audiences like the enthusiastic one heard at this festival in Athens! Sun Ra and the group are at the height of their powers here – really ... read more CD
Jack Teagarden —
Club Hangover Broadcasts ... CD Arbors, 1954. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
With Jackie Coon on trumpet. CD
(Sealed.)
Bernard Peiffer —
Jazz In Paris – La Vie En Rose ... CD Universal (France), 1952/1953. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Bernard Peiffer was one of the greatest pianists working in the French scene of the postwar years – a technical master of the keys, with a level of skill to equal that of Oscar Peterson, and a rhythmic, pulsating style that had some nice traces of Errol Garner. Peiffer's genius is captured ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Willie 'The Lion' Smith —
Jazz In Paris – Music On My Mind ... CD Universal (France), 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Late recordings by Willie "The Lion" Smith, done in Paris in the mid 60s – at a time when he was enjoying quite a bit of fame on the European scene! The set features solo work by Willie – only piano, in a style that's drenched in bluesy chord work, but which also has some ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Joe McPhee —
Nation Time – The Complete Recordings (Nation Time/Corbett vs. Dempsey, Early 70s. Used 4 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A tremendous look at the early years of the legendary Joe McPhee – a set that's based around his classic Nation Time album, and which features other live material from the same time – including a Hat Hut album, and two CDs' worth of previously unissued work! The core album is legendary ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rahsaan Roland Kirk —
Blacknuss ... CD Atlantic/Collectables, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best-remembered albums from the Atlantic Records run of the legendary Rahsaan Roland Kirk – a set that stands as Kirk's answer to all the hipper soul currents that were taking place at the time – including some that were being issued by singers on Atlantic Records! The album ... read more CD
Also available Blacknuss ... LP 19.99
Attila Zoller —
Jazz Soundtracks – Original Music From The Arthouse Films Of Hans Jurgen Poland 1962 to 1967 ... CD Sonorama (Germany), Mid 60s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest European jazz guitarists – heard here in some of his grooviest work of the 60s – an amazing batch of material recorded for the art house films of director Hansjurgen Pohland! Zoller already had a modern tone by the time of these recordings – a sublime sound on ... read more CD
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane – The Bethlehem Years (Winner's Circle/Bethlehem, 1957. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
The complete recordings done by John Coltrane for Bethlehem Records – mostly cut during December of 1957, and issued on the albums The Winner's Circle and Art Blakey Big Band! Both albums were a bit unusual for the label – in that The Winner's Circle was sort of a blowing/jam session ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sam Price —
Barrelhouse & Blues ... CD Black Lion, 1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Keith Smith on trumpet and Sandy Brown on clarinet. CD
(Out of print.)
William Parker —
I Plan To Stay A Believer – The Inside Songs Of Curtis Mayfield ... CD Aum Fidelity, 2010. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A really unusual album from bassist William Parker – an artist whose musical world is usually quite far from the 70s soul of Curtis Mayfield – even though both Mayfield and Parker are pretty darn righteous individuals! Yet here, Curtis and William come together in a stunning way – ... read more CD
Wycliffe Gordon & Ron Westray —
Bone Structure ... CD Atlantic, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Wycliffe Gordon and Ron Westray on trombones – with Marcus Roberts on piano! CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Roland Kirk —
Rip, Rig & Panic/EmArcy, 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic stuff! This essential CD brings together two of Roland Kirk's best albums from the mid 60's (and two of his hardest to find on vinyl!) Rip, Rig, & Panic is mindblowing work from Roland Kirk – a record that really pushes the boundaries of his music even farther than some of his ... read more CD
(1990 EmArcy/Polygram pressing.)
Wayne Shorter —
All Seeing Eye (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the more avant-oriented 60s sessions cut by Wayne Shorter for Blue Note – a record that's not entirely part of the "new thing" generation, but which definitely has Shorter pushing the boundaries from his previous records for the label! The lineup here is a key batch of ... read more CD
(2000 RVG pressing.)
Ray Brown Trio —
Georgia On My Mind ... CD Lob (Japan), 1989/1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The spirit here is a lot like some of Brown's best work on Concord Records, both as a sideman and a leader – and the performances feature key Concord associates Gene Harris on piano and Jeff Hamilton on drums – yet the setting is nicely different, recorded with a style that changes ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Sun Ra —
Sun Ra At The Showcase – Live In Chicago 1976/Jazz Detective/Elemental, Mid 1970s. New Copy 2CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Sun Ra and the Arkestra first sprang forth on the Chicago scene in the postwar years – and here, they return to the Windy City in two different concerts – both issued here officially for the first time ever! Both sets feature a seminal 70s lineup of the group – with the great ... read more CD
Michael Formanek —
Even Better ... CD Intakt (Switzerland), 2019. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A very well-pointed trio – Michael Formanek on bass, Tim Berne on alto, and Mary Halvorson on guitar – players who find a way to resonate with each other in a very special formation! It's a bit hard to describe the energy of the record in words – but there's a percolating ... read more CD
Josh Johnson —
Unusual Object ... CD Northern Spy, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A solo record, but one that's got the sound of more things at once than you might expect – as saxophonist Josh Johnson has this great way of processing the sound from his horns, then layering them with samples and other elements too – but all in a way that's never gimmicky, and really ... read more CD
Also available Unusual Object ... LP 18.99
Dave Douglas —
Gifts ... CD Greenleaf, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A musical gift from trumpeter Dave Douglas – working here in a quartet that features some fantastic work on tneor from James Brandon Lewis! Lewis is becoming a musician who's as fluid and adaptable as Douglas has been over his many years and many projects – and the pair explore some ... read more CD
Kamasi Washington —
Fearless Movement ... CD Young Turks, 2024. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 19.99
Kamasi Washington opens the door to a bit more collaboration here – while also really managing to stay true to the vision that he's given us on his previous instant-classic albums! In just a short span of time, Kamasi has become a saxophone voice for a generation – linking past ... read more CD
Also available Fearless Movement ... LP 35.99
Anthony Braxton & Ted Reichman —
Duo – Leipzig 1993 ... CD Music & Arts, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Anthony Braxton's reeds meet the piano and accordion of Ted Reichman – a player we don't really know at all, but who manages to craft some creative moments in the company of Braxton! There's moments at which it really seems like Anthony's reeds are taking center stage – but Reichman ... read more CD
(Sealed copy.)
McCoy Tyner —
Echoes Of A Friend (Japanese pressing) ... CD JVC (Japan), 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A haunting tribute to the late John Coltrane – not just a "friend" of McCoy Tyner, but a key musical partner back in the 60s! The album's a solo piano effort – extremely intimate, but still played with that long-flowing majesty we always love in McCoy – and two of the ... read more CD
(2003 XRCD pressing. A lovely copy back in hard digpack with obi!)
Coleman Hawkins —
Desafinado ... CD Impulse, 1964. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The Hawk, in prime late form, lays down some beautiful tenor solos over gentle bossa nova accompaniment – working in a mode that's much more satisfying than just a "classic player meets bossa" session, angularly crafting the solos with that dark edge that he had in all of his later ... read more CD
(1997 digipak pressing with some light wear.)
Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff —
Best Of Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff ... CD Milestone, 1980s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Hank Crawford on alto saxophone, Jimmy McGriff on organ with George Benson, Wayne Boyd, Cornell Dupree, Vance James, Mel Lewis, Jimmy Ponder, Billy Preston & Bernard Purdie. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Cyrus Chestnut —
Genuine Chestnut ... CD Telarc, 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Cyrus Chestnut on piano, Michael Hawkins on bass, Neal Smith on drums, with Russell Malone on guitar and Steven Kroon on percussion. CD
(Still sealed, tray card has a cutout hole.)
Horace Parlan —
Speakin' My Piece ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A killer set by one of the greatest pianists of the postwar era – and one that features Horace Parlan's piano trading lines with the legendary Turrentine brothers (both Stanley & Tommy), playing here at the height of their powers! Tommy Turrentine's trumpet is especially great here ... read more CD
Also available Speakin' My Piece ... CD 10.99(Out of print 1993 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Jimmy Smith —
Back At The Chicken Shack (with bonus track) ... CD Blue Note, 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A partner album of sorts to Jimmy Smith's classic Midnight Special album – recorded during the same sessions as that one, and also featuring Stanley Turrentine on tenor and Kenny Burrell on guitar! The sound here is almost even more open and stretched out – with only 4 long tracks on ... read more CD
Also available Back At The Chicken Shack (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Spine has a cutout notch.)
Bobby Wiens —
Talking Drums ... CD Cellar Live (Canada), 2020. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Bobby Wiens on drums, Austin Cebulske on tenor saxophone, Jack Roben on guitar, Spencer Zweifel on piano, and David Baker on bass. CD
(Very light slice across the back of the case.)
Hampton Hawes —
Hamp's Piano ... CD MPS (Japan), 1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rare German session by Hampton Hawes – recorded in trio format with backing by two of Europe's best rhythm players, bassist Eberhard Weber and drummer Klaus Weiss – and in a groove that's really wonderful! There's a great tone to the record that's evident from the very first note ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Dave Brubeck —
Bravo Brubeck (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1967. Used ... $9.99
Bravo Brubeck, indeed – as this great live set not only has the Brubeck quartet in Mexico, working through some surprising Latin-themed tunes – but also includes some added percussion and guitar, which brings a whole new dimension to their sound! The album's still got the core Brubeck ... read more CD
(Out of print 2015 Japanese pressing, still sealed with the obi.)
Sonny Rollins —
Sonny Rollins In Japan ... CD Victor (Japan), 1973. Used ... $14.99
One of Sonny Rollins' best albums of the 70s – a Japanese-only live date that features some excellent work on both tenor and soprano sax! The group has a really great feel – thanks to congas by Mtume and guitar from Yoshiaki Masuo – both of whom bring some new elements to Rollins' ... read more CD
(Out of print, 1998 pressing with 20bit K2 mastering, includes obi.)
Shirley Scott —
Blues Everywhere ... CD Candid/DA (Germany), 1992. Used ... $8.99
A trio date with Shirley Scott on piano, Arthur Harper on bass, and Mickey Roker on drums. Tracks include "Oasis", "Embraceable You", "Triste", and "The Theme". CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Vandermark 5 —
Color Of Memory ... CD Atavistic, 2005. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A great double-length set by the Vandermark 5 – and a prime example of the ever-growing strength of the ensemble in recent years! Although headed by saxophonist Ken Vandermark, the ensemble's a very equally-matched batch of players – and really works as a unit on the session, crafting ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington —
Great Summit – Complete Sessions (deluxe edition) ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
Duke joins the combo of Louis Armstrong on piano – a group that includes Trummy Young on trombone and Barney Bigard on clarinet! CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode.)
Stan Getz —
Cool Velvet/Verve/Jazz Heritage, 1960/1966. Used ... $4.99
Very groovy CD that brings together 2 different albums that Stan Getz cut with larger groups and more baroque orchestrations than usual. The Cool Velvet set is from 1960, and has Stan's breathy alto blowing with arrangements by Russ Garcia. The material has Garcia's usual off-kilter sense, and ... read more CD
(Out of print Jazz Heritage pressing.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Prime Cuts – The Columbia Years 1987 to 1999 ... CD Columbia, Late 80s/1990s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Take Five (Take Another Five)", "Sacred Kind Of Love", "Only For You (Siempre Para Ti Sere)", "Please Send Me Someone To Love", "Strawberry Moon", "Summer Nights", "Heat Index", "Near Exit", "Blu ... read more CD
(Still sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Stephane Grappelli —
Shades Of Django ... CD MPS, 1975. Used ... $5.99
Violinist Stephan Grappelli is joined guitarist Diz Disley and his trio featuring fellow guitarist Ike Isaacs and Isla Eckinger on bass. Tracks include "Sweet Lorraine", "Ain't Misbehavin", "My Heart Stood Still", "Souvenir De Villingen", "Hot Lips" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Brown —
Jazz Cello ... CD Verve, 1960. Used ... $8.99
The great bassist Ray Brown proves that any instrument can swing – here picking up a cello, and grooving wonderfully in a very warm setting! The album features arrangements by Russ Garcia – slightly modern, and with lots of space, so that Ray can play both bass and cello with room to ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed, 2003 digipak pressing.)
Regina Carter —
Regina Carter ... CD Atlantic, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "I Wanna Talk To You", "When I Hear Your Name", "Ain't Nobody", "The Last Time...", "Sticks And Stones (Sticks)", "Beau Regard", "First Impression", "He'll See You Through", "Sticks And Stones ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Pete Robbins —
Live In Basel ... CD Hate Laugh, 2010. Used ... $4.99
With Kevin Brow on drums. CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Archie Shepp —
Splashes – Tribute To Wilbur Little ... CD L+R Records/Optimism, 1987. Used ... $9.99
An overlooked gem in the career of tenorist Archie Shepp – one of those fantastically soulful European recordings that sometimes get missed, given that Shepp was recording so much and in so many ways overseas during these later years! The style here is a wonderful distillation of the modes ... read more CD
Also available Splashes – Tribute To Wilbur Little ... CD 12.99(Out of print.)
Herbie Hancock —
Inventions & Dimensions (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1963. Used ... $8.99
A really unique little record from Herbie Hancock – one that's almost completely improvised over Latin percussion! The setup is quite spare – and quite different than Herbie's other Blue Note work – and the group features improvised backgrounds by bassist Paul Chambers and 2 ... read more CD
(2005 RVG pressing.)
Archie Shepp —
There's A Trumpet In My Soul ... CD Freedom (Germany), 1975. Used ... $9.99
There might be a trumpet in Archie Shepp's soul, but the album features him on tenor and soprano sax – working in a wonderfully spiritual vein that's almost in the same mode as his early 70s work on Impulse! The album features some very long, drawn out tracks – but ones that build ... read more CD
Also available There's A Trumpet In My Soul ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Oliver Nelson —
Blues & The Abstract Truth ... CD Impulse, 1961. Used ... $1.99
One of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this album ... read more CD
Also available (Verve Originals pressing.)
Blues & The Abstract Truth (profile cover) ... LP 29.99
Blues & The Abstract Truth ... LP 19.99
Wynton Marsalis —
Hot House Flowers ... CD Columbia, 1984. Used ... $1.99
With Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Kent Jordan on flute, and Ron Carter on bass. Titles include "Melancholia", "Lazy Afternoon", "Stardust", and "For All We Know. CD
Also available Hot House Flowers ... LP 3.99(Out of print.)
Gene Ammons —
Funky ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Gene Ammons may be the leader, but the tenor giant is in great company here – stretching out over four long tracks, with help from Jackie McLean on alto, Art Farmer on trumpet, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Mal Waldron on piano! The rhythm is kicked in nicely by Doug Watkins on bass and Art ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Mingus At The Bohemia ... CD Debut/OJC, 1955. Used ... $6.99
Seminal early work from Charles Mingus – a session that really shows him beginning to work in tightly arranged, deeply resonant styles – pushing much more deeply towards the brilliance of the late 50s! The set's recorded with a great lineup that includes Mal Waldron, Max Roach, and the ... read more CD
Also available Mingus At The Bohemia ... LP 23.99(OJC pressing.)
Oscar Peterson —
Very Tall Band – Live At The Blue Note ... CD Telarc, 1998. Used ... $2.99
Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, Milt Jackson on vibes, and Karriem Riggins on drums. CD
Bud Powell —
Inner Fires ... CD Elektra/Discovery, 1953. Used ... $9.99
A rare set recorded live by Bud in 1953 – during a performance at Club Kavakos in Washington, DC – with a trio that features Charles Mingus on bass and Roy Haynes on drums. The set's from the private collection of Bill Potts, and is reasonably well recorded for the time – ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Cab Calloway —
Best Of The Big Bands ... CD Columbia, 1930s/1940s. Used ... $0.99
Oscar Peterson —
Oscar Peterson Meets Roy Hargrove & Ralph Moore ... CD Telarc, 1996. Used ... $5.99
We're normally not the biggest fans of Oscar Peterson, but on this set, he's working with tenorist Ralph Moore and trumpeter Roy Hargrove – and really gets past his usual trio sound! The album's got a strong and soulful frontline that really makes things happen – with Moore's tenor ... read more CD
Oscar Peterson & Milt Jackson —
Very Tall ... CD Verve, 1961. Used ... $3.99
Milt Jackson joins the Oscar Peterson Trio – helping the group to hit some great new space with his magical work on vibes! Jackson's got an open, airy feel – an approach that almost lets Peterson punctuate the tunes a bit more with his piano – while the pair get strong rhythmic ... read more CD
(Verve Master Edition in the tri-fold digipak.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Joyride (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $9.99
A very successful album for Blue Note – and one that took the searing tenor sax of Stanley Turrentine and backed it with some boldly soulful arrangements from Oliver Nelson! Nelson was perfect at this sort of session – able to provide full backings that infused the record with energy, ... read more CD
(2006 RVG pressing.)
John Hicks —
Inc 1 ... CD DIW (Japan), 1985. Used ... $11.99
A lovely little trio session from John Hicks – recorded in the mid 80s in Japan, as one of the first in a line of DIW albums of a similar nature! This early set's still one of the best, though, and it captures Hicks in a fluid brilliance that points the way toward years of future recordings ... read more CD
(Out of print first pressing.)
Archie Shepp —
Attica Blues (Japanese pressing) ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1972. Used ... $11.99
A classic of spiritual, soulful jazz – and one of Archie Shepp's greatest albums! The set was recorded in New York after a few free and festive years in Paris, and it's an amazing about-face that has Archie stepping into a world of righteous, full-on, political, and funky themes – the ... read more CD
Jan Garbarek —
Twelve Moons ... CD ECM, 1992. Used ... $3.99
Features Jan Garbarek on saxophones, Rainer Bruninghaus on keyboards, Eberhard Weber on bass, Manu Katche on drums, Marilyn Mazur on percussion, plus Agnes Buen Garnas and Mari Boine on vocals. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Terence Blanchard —
Bounce ... CD Blue Note, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Warmth and magic from Terence Blanchard – an album of simple beauty and timeless soul that's one of the best we've heard from him to date! The set features a group that includes tenor, guitar, piano, Fender Rhodes, and organ – and overall, it's got a soulful depth that reminds us of ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed with a thin cutout through the case spine.)
Joshua Redman Quartet —
Spirit Of The Moment – Live At The Village Vanguard ... CD Warner, 1995. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Features Joshua Redman on saxophones, Peter Martin on piano, Christopher Thomas on bass, and Brian Blade on drums. CD
Jackie McLean —
One Step Beyond (RVG remaster edition – with bonus track) ... CD Blue Note, 1963. Used ... $11.99
An amazing album – simply groundbreaking, and a key turn for Jackie McLean! The record features a group of hip young players – including a very young Tony Williams, plus Grachan Moncur III, Bobby Hutcherson, and Eddie Kahn – all playing in a spare contemplative modernist mode ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Toots Thielemans —
One More For The Road ... CD Verve, 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Over 50 years in jazz, and Toots Thielemans is still one of the most distinctive players around – one of the few who could actually make us like the sound of harmonica in modern music, and an artist who's lent his style to countless great albums over the years! For this set, Toots explores ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Bud Powell —
Bud! – The Amazing Bud Powell Vol 3 (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99
One of the few rare non-trio recordings done by Powell from around this time. Bud plays with a trio (Paul Chambers bass, Art Taylor drums) on the whole first section of the record, but the group's then joined by Curtis Fuller for the rest of the set. Fuller's deep trombone makes for a different ... read more CD
Also available Bud! – The Amazing Bud Powell Vol 3 ... LP 39.99(2002 RVG pressing. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Moleskins —
Dedication ... CD Lights Out (Sweden), 2008. Used ... $8.99
Jazzy takes on familiar tunes – a great little record that rummages through the pop canon of the past few decades, then comes up with vocal jazz versions of the tunes that are totally great – really transforming the original compositions in a totally great way, all without any sort of ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Herbie Mann —
Herbie Mann Live At Newport ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1963. Used ... $29.99
One of the grooviest 60s live albums from Herbie Mann – done in a style that's a bit different from the rest! Herbie cut many successful live albums for Atlantic, most of them with a hard wailing soul jazz groove – but this one's a nice batch of mellower bossa tunes, played at the ... read more CD
Also available Herbie Mann Live At Newport ... LP 6.99(Includes obi!)
Red Garland —
Groovin' Red ... CD Keystone (Japan), 1977. Used ... $14.99
Featuring Philly Joe Jones. CD
Elvin Jones & McCoy Tyner —
Love & Peace ... CD Venus (Japan), 1982. Used ... $18.99
A wonderful later album from these two Coltrane bandmembers – reunited here in the early 80s, working in a mode that's very much in keeping with their rich spiritual jazz legacy! The group on the album's a quintet – with Pharoah Sanders on tenor, Richard Davis on bass, and Jean-Paul ... read more CD
(Out of print 1996 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Art Pepper —
Show Time – Music From Very Famous TV Show Programs ... CD Jazzbank (Japan), 1957. Used ... $19.99
The title's a bit misleading – because it makes you think that Art Pepper's playing TV Themes – but the music's great, and the session features some excellent work from Pepper during the razor-sharp year of 1957! The tracks on the set are recordings made for the LA-based Stars Of Jazz ... read more CD
Sonny Rollins —
Sonny Rollins Vol 1 1949 to 58 ... CD Makin' Friends/BMG (Germany), Late 1940s/1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
24 songs over two CDs. CD
(Out of print.)
Preservation Hall Jazz Band —
Marching Down Bourbon Street ... CD Sony, Late 1970s/1980s. Used ... $1.99
Includes the songs "Just A Closer Walk With Thee", "Mood Indigo", "St. Louis Blues", "Hindustan", "Bill Bailey (Won't You Please Come Home)", "St. James Infirmary", "The Bucket's Got A Hole In It", "I Shall Not Be Moved" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Archie Shepp —
Bird Fire – A Tribute To Charlie Parker ... CD Impro (France), 1979. Used ... $9.99
The set's billed as a "tribute to Charlie Parker", but it's got a heck of a lot more to offer than that – as the album's one of the best of Archie Shepp's late 70s efforts, and has a gentle soulfulness that goes way beyond just duplicating Bird! The tunes are all numbers associated ... read more CD
Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, & Brian Blade —
RoundAgain ... CD Nonesuch, 2020. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of those rare cases where an all-star group is really worth the weight of its talent – as this quartet really sounds wonderful together, and make you know that you're in for a treat right from the very first note in the set! The best energy of the record might come from the rhythmic ... read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Treasury Shows Vol 3 ... CD Storyville (Denmark), 1945. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Radio broadcasts – sponsored by the Treasury Department! Volume 3 collects two full treasury shows as well as a performance from the New Zanzibar club broadcast by NBC. Tracks include "Black & Tan Fantasy", "Clementine", "All At Once", "Blue ... read more CD
Francois Carrier, Dewey Redman, Michel Donato —
Open Spaces ... CD Spool/Line (Canada), 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Francois Carrier on alto saxophone, Dewey Redman on tenor saxophone, Michel Donato or Ron Seguin on bass, and Michel Lambert on drums. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli —
Souvenirs – Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli With The Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France ... CD London, 1938/1939/1946. Used ... $0.99
Classic work from this legendary group – including two tracks with Beryl Davis on vocals! CD
James Blood Ulmer —
Memphis Blood – The Sun Sessions ... CD Label M, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Spoonful", "Dimples", "Death Letter", "Double Trouble", and "I Asked For Water (She Gave Me Gasoline)". CD
(Out of print.)
Billy Cobham —
Spectrum (Japanese pressing) ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
A monstrous bit of jazzy fusion from the 70s – and the record that really put drummer Billy Cobham on the map – virtually creating his own sort of space between jazz, funk, and prog – thanks to the help of an all star lineup too! Cobham is tremendous on drums – and is ... read more CD
Also available Spectrum ... LP 14.99
Houston Person —
My Romance ... CD High Note, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Houston Person on tenor saxophone, Richard Wyands on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Shirley Scott —
Queen Of The Organ (with bonus tracks) ... CD Impulse/GRP, 1964. Used ... $9.99
Classic Hammond work from female organ legend Shirley Scott – in her best mode of the 60s! Here's the reasons: 1) The group features husband Stanley Turrentine on tenor, adding in some nice extra tones to Shirley's usual trio! 2 ) The rhythm section is Bob Cranshaw and Otis Finch – ... read more CD
(1993 GRP pressing – with 4 bonus tracks!)
Drummonds —
When You Wish Upon A Star ... CD Video Arts (Japan), 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Billy Drummond on drums, Ray Drummond on bass & Renee Rosnes on piano. CD
(Out of print late 90s Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Duke Jordan —
Beauty Of Scandinavia ... CD Video Arts/Keystone (Japan), 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Jesper Lundgaard on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Michael Carvin —
Each One Teach One ... CD Muse, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Michael Carvin's one of those players who always makes us sit up and take notice – not just for his own dynamic work on drums, but also for the way that he manages to lead a group with such soulful fire! This album's a great example of that skill, as Carvin brings together a mix of players ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hank Jones —
Upon Reflection – The Music Of Thad Jones ... CD EmArcy/Universal (France), 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Hank Jones on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Jamale Davis —
Run With The Hunted ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2024. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
With a record like this, it's clear that bassist Jamale Davis is a player to watch – as he's got a way of really bringing something new to the table, and presenting us with a very fresh conception of jazz! Way back through a legacy that includes albums by Ron Carter, Richard Davis, and Oscar ... read more CD
Ron McClure —
Just Sayin ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2024. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Bassist Ron McClure heads up a wonderfully warm group here – one that features excellent tenor from Anthony Ferrara, a player who blows with a slightly raspy, nicely soulful tone that's a wonderful complement to the bass! Other players include Michael Eckroth on piano and Steve Johns on ... read more CD
Archie Shepp —
California Meeting – Live On Broadway ... CD Soul Note (Italy), 1987. Used ... $4.99
A tight quartet date – with George Cables on piano, Herbie Lewis on bass, and Eddie Marshall on drums. Titles include "St James Infirmary", "Night In Tunisia", "Giant Steps", and "My Romance". CD
(Out of print. A nice copy!)
Henry Threadgill —
Very Very Circus – Live At Koncepts ... CD Taylor Made, 1991. Used ... $34.99
Henry Threadgill on alto saxophone, flute, and bass flute, Mark Taylor on French horn, Edwin Rodriguez and Marcus Rojas on tuba, Brandon Ross and Masujaa on electric and acoustic guitar, and Larry Bright on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Clark Terry & Ernie Wilkins —
Live At Montmartre ... CD Storyville (Germany), 1975. Used ... $8.99
With Bjarne Rostvold on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Matt Brewer —
Mythology ... CD Criss Cross, 2014. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Mark Turner on tenor and Steve Lehman on alto sax. CD
Tord Gustavsen —
Extended Circle ... CD ECM (Germany), 2014. Used ... $6.99
Tord Gustavsen on piano, Tore Brunborg on tenor saxophone, Mats Eilertsen on double bass & Jarle Vespestad on drums. CD
Quincy Jones —
Love, Q – Greatest Love Songs ... CD Hip-O, 1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... $6.99
Sweet sweet Quincy! Although the Q's probably best remembered round these parts for his funky 70s work or classic 60s soundtracks, we also have to admit that we love him for his mellow grooves – the sly and seductive tunes that often hid out amidst his albums of the 70s and 80s, and which ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Johnny Hammond Smith —
That Good Feelin (That Good Feelin/New Jazz/Prestige, 1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A sweet double-header from Johnny Hammond Smith – 2 early albums on a single CD! All Soul is one of the hardest to find albums by Johnny Hammond Smith – a sweet set of easy-going grooves, with a wonderful late night soul jazz approach! The feel here is very much in the mode of work by ... read more CD
(Out of print. Sealed!)
Andre Previn, Mundell Lowe & Ray Brown —
Old Friends ... CD Telarc, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Andre Previn on piano, Mundell Lowe on guitar and Ray Brown on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Lionel Hampton —
Flying Home 1942 to 1945 ... CD Decca, 1940s. Used ... $1.99
With Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, Milt Buckner, Marshal Royal, and Dinah Washington. CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Red Garland —
Best Of The Red Garland Trios ... CD Prestige, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
Features Kenny Burrell, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Ray Barretto, and others. Tracks include "Walkin", "Your Red Wagon", "Manteca", "Summertime", and "When Your Lover Has Gone". CD
(Punch through barcode, promo stamp on disc.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Gerry Mulligan & The Concert Jazz Band – En Concert Olympia 19 Novembre 1960 ... CD Europe 1 (France), Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
The set's a tight affair with great solo work from a larger group of players – which includes Don Ferrara and Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Willie Dennis and Alan Raph on trombone, Bob Donovan and Gene Quill on alto, Jim Reider and Zoot Sims on tenor, Buddy Clark ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Kenny Dorham —
Una Mas (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent groover from Kenny Dorham – possibly one of his best ever albums for Blue Note – a record that shows how much he was pushing past his bop roots in his later years! The tracks are extremely long, and done with a complexity in rhythms that mixes Latin elements with hardbop ... read more CD
(1999 RVG pressing.)
