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Hank Mobley —
Hank Mobley Quartet (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note, 1955. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Great early material from Mobley, and a record that's practically a Jazz Messengers album! This rare 10" session features Mobley playing with Horace Silver, Doug Watkins, and Art Blakey – and the tracks are hard hard hard bop grooves with a knock-down-dead straight-on approach. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s UA mono pressing – a beautiful copy!)
Stanley Turrentine —
Use The Stairs ... LP Fantasy, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Use The Stairs is a near-forgotten date from 1980 – recorded at a time when Stanley Turrentine was still steeped in the fuller arrangements picked up during his CTI years – blowing beautifully as a soloist in the larger setting! The sound here is plenty darn hip – thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, a promo stamp, and a small trace of a sticker.)
Bill Evans & Toots Thielemans —
Affinity ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A beautiful pairing – the keyboards of Bill Evans and harmonica of Toots Thielemans – presented here in a space that marks the record as one of the best from both players in the 70s! Some tunes are sad and blue, and very spare – others a bit more upbeat and lyrical, almost taking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has two small spots of sticker residue and some general wear.)
Conte Candoli, Shorty Rogers, Bob Cooper, & Others —
Modern Sounds From California – The Best From The West Vol 2 (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note, 1954. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most obscure 50s releases from Blue Note Records – part of a pair of 10" albums recorded on the west coast – which was quite a change from the label's usual east coast home! The album's originally came with no full artist information, and were released as a "blindfo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US 70s UA pressing – still sealed!)
Shelly Manne & His Men —
Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 1 (180 gram pressing) ... LP Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A stunning hardbop set from drummer Shelly Manne – a player most folks associate with more arranged jazz, or cooler modes of the LA scene of the 50s – but a player who was already starting to open up and forge new roads by the end of that decade! Shelly became a surprising proponent of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 1 ... CD 2.99(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!)
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk ... LP Argo, 1962. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Stunning live work from piano genius Ahmad Jamal – still very young at this point, but already working with the fluid sense of imagination that would only unfold even more in the 60s! As with most of Jamal's live dates of the time, the balance of lyrical energy on the keys and rhythmic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 18.99(Early 80s French pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a distro sticker in back.)
George Jenkins —
Drum Stuff ... LP Tampa, 1956. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A killer set from drummer George Jenkins – with a hard-wailing Central Ave groove, augmented by some killer tenor work by Plas Johnson! This is one of the best albums ever to hear Johnson blowing in a jazz mode – and his tenor skills put him right up there with Willis Jackson or Gene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove on red vinyl. Cover has bent corners, some splitting in the seams and spine, and some wear and yellowing from age in back.)
Sonny Stitt —
Sonny Stitt ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A record with a simple, elegant title – and a similar cover image too – but if you know Sonny Stitt, you know there's often plenty beneath the surface, and this classic Chess Records has plenty to offer, once you start listening! The album's right up there with Sonny's work for Roost ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with obi – UPS 2209.)
Jack Sheldon —
Jack Sheldon – The Quartet & Quintet ... LP Jazz West, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Key early work from trumpeter Jack Sheldon – a set that captures his talents at their most basic and most stripped-down – very much in the spirit of the best LA jazz coming out on the Pacific Jazz label at the time! If the cover makes the set look a bit like a Chet Baker album, that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jack Sheldon – The Quartet & Quintet ... CD 11.99(Japanese King pressing, with obi – GXF 3128. Obi has a small rip on the back, and cover has a tiny corner bump – but this is a great copy overall.)
Montgomery Brothers —
Montgomery Brothers In Canada ... LP Fantasy, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the original Fantasy LPs that the Montgomery Brothers cut when they were just wee lads from Indianapolis who'd showed up on the west coast with their guitar, vibes, and electric bass in hand. Wes, Buddy, and Monk play a lively live set that has a lot more swing than usual, and which grooves ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing on red vinyl.)
Lou Donaldson & The 3 Sounds —
LD + 3 ... LP Blue Note, 1959. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A classic meeting between alto giant Lou Donaldson and Blue Note's crack Three Sounds combo – the great piano trio led by the mighty Gene Harris! The formula was one that Blue Note employed on a number of sessions from the time – and it makes a lot of sense, because the Three Sounds ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with insert – GXK 8229. Cover has very light wear in one corner, but this is a great copy.)
Shelly Manne —
Essence ... LP Galaxy, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of those surprisingly cool 70s albums from drummer Shelly Manne – an artist who was really changing things up a lot more than some of his older LA jazz contemporaries at the time! The group's a quartet – with excellent piano from Mike Wofford, and tenor and flute from Lew Tabackin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Muhal Richard Abrams —
Blues Forever ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Hardly the blues that you might expect from the title – although knowing Muhal Richard Abrams, there's no doubt some sort of blues influence lurking in the background of his complicated orchestrations for the date! The album's a suite of original compositions by Abrams – all numbers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonny Fortune —
Awakening ... LP A&M/Horizon, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Great stuff from Sonny Fortune – emerging here as a strong leader with a spiritual soulful style that was steeped in traditions from labels like Strata East and Muse, but which also worked quite well in the slightly-expanded setting of A&M's Horizon projects. The group here is a well-sele ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Milt Jackson —
Ain't But A Few Of Us Left ... LP Pablo, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The title's a bit self-pitying, but the music certainly isn't – and even at this late point in his career, the sound of Milt Jackson is coming across loud and clear – possibly more so, because Milt's firmly shaken off the mellower modes of his years with the MJQ! The record has Jackson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Hampton Hawes —
Blues For Walls ... LP Prestige, 1973. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the great electric piano sessions from Hampton Hawes in the 70s – an instrument he didn't use much, but which is a wonderful outlet for his creative activity! Hawes also plays acoustic on the record, and some Arp as well – in a hip lineup that features Oscar Brashear on trumpet, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner, ring & edge wear, and splitting on the top seam.)
Pat Metheny Group —
Still Life (Talking) ... LP Geffen, 1987. Near Mint- ... $29.99
With Lyle Mays on piano and keyboards, Steve Rodby on bass, Paul Wertico on drums, Armando Marcal on percussion and voice, and David Blamires and Mark Ledford on voice. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Donald Byrd —
House Of Byrd ... LP Prestige, 1956. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Two nice Prestige blowing sessions from the 50s – featuring Donald Byrd right up front. The first LP of the set was issued as Two Trumpets with Art Farmer joining Byrd, set in a sextet with Jackie McLean, Doug Watkins, Barry Harris, and Art Taylor. The harder sound of Byrd is a nice mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dom Minasi —
When Joanna Loved Me ... LP Blue Note, 1974. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A compelling little record from guitarist Dom Minasi – a player we only know from these few Blue Note albums cut right toward's the label's initial run – sweet albums that might have pushed Dom further, had they gotten better exposure! Minasi's a pretty talented guitarist – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Vito Price —
Swinging The Loop ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Rare work from obscure Chicago tenor player Vito Price – recorded back in the days when there actually used to be a jazz scene in the city's center – also known as The Loop! Price was a New Yorker by birth, but worked in Chicago clubs, TV, and radio in the 50s – and was most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Spanish CFE/Fresh Sound reissue. Cover has light wear.)
Various —
Round Midnight – Outstanding Versions Of The Great Jazz Classics (80s issue) ... LP Riverside, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Includes performances by composer Thelonious Monk, plus recordings by Miles Davis, Stan Getz, Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans, Art Pepper, and Ron Carter. LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Milestone issue. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Lenny Breau —
Mo Breau ... LP Genes, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Solo guitar by Breau on 8 self composed titles. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Don Byas —
Don Byas (1945) ... LP Jazz Society (Sweden), 1945. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Classic French work from this American tenor giant – with players who include John Garnieri on piano, Eddie Safranski on bass, and JC Heard or Cozy Cole on drums – plus a bit of trumpet from either Buck Clayton or Joe Thomas! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Reverberi —
Reverberi & Schumann Chopin Liszt ... LP PA USA, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
The progessive Italian keyboardist also takes on the work of the classics too! Orchestrations are full, and Reverberi also plays keyboards and organ, along with acoustic piano. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and peeled patches on the back, but looks great otherwise.)
Max Roach —
Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker (Trip pressing) ... LP Mercury/Trip, 1957/1958. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A killer batch of hardbop tracks – no-nonsense, straight-ahead, and with all the fire of Roach's work with Clifford Brown! The set was recorded a few years after the untimely death of the Brown/Roach group – and although the album's got "Charlie Parker" in the title, there's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
Lenny Breau —
Five O'Clock Bells ... LP Adelphi, 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has a cut corner and a bit of light wear.)
Jean Luc Ponty —
Mystical Adventures ... LP Atlantic, 1982. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Definitely some mystical adventures here from Jean-Luc Ponty – one of the few artists on the violin who can make it come up with sounds like this – weird cool and spacey elements that sound great next to the album's use of organ, keyboard, and Fender Rhodes! The album features two long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Barnes & Carl Kress —
Town Hall Concert ... LP United Artists, 1963. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A rare meeting of these two guitarists! Titles include "Bidin My Time", "A Foggy Day", "Praise Be", "Bernie's Tune", and "Three Little Words". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner and light wear.)
Don Byas —
Anthropology ... LP Black Lion, 1963. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, William Schiopffe on drums, and Bent Axen on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Teddy Edwards —
Out Of This World ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1981. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A laidback quartet date – with Teddy Edwards on tenor, Kenny Drew on piano, Jesper Lundgard on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. Titles include the Edwards originals "No Name No 1" and "April Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of sticker residue and light wear.)
Wes Montgomery —
Wes & Friends ... LP Milestone, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
One of numerous two-fers offered by Milestone in the early 70s, compiling recordings by artists that fell under the Fantasy records catalog umbrella at the time, in this case, the Riverside recordings of Wes Montgomery. There are two groups documented here, a quintet and sextet, the first ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has faint ring wear, but looks great overall.)
Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce —
Early Byrd ... LP Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
Incredible work from the team of Donald Byrd and Gigi Gryce – crisp modern jazz, filled with soul, and never failing to swing! During the time of these recordings, Gryce was one hell of an arranger – with a tight ensemble approach that worked magic in a small combo setting. He was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Max Roach —
Jazz In 3/EmArcy, 1957. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great little album from Max Roach – one that has him finding a whole new voice in jazz! The set was recorded on the heels of Max's time with Clifford Brown – and it's a great little album that has him bouncing back nicely from the loss by moving into a new realm that shows off his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a barcode cover.)
Gigi Gryce-Donald Byrd Jazz Lab/Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the hippest records to ever come out of the Newport series of recordings! Side one of the set features some groundbreaking early work from Cecil Taylor – in a quartet that includes Steve Lacy on soprano sax, Buell Neidlinger on bass, and Dennis Charles on drums – one of the most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese Polydor pressing – UMV 2564.)
Lenny Breau —
Quietude ... LP Electric Muse (Canada), 1985. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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John Abercrombie —
John Abercrombie Quartet ... LP ECM, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A great set from the John Abercrombie Quartet – that late 70s group that seemed to find one of the best matches for John's unusual phrasing on the guitar – with round, warm work on bass from George Mraz, equally great piano from Richie Beirach, and drums from Peter Donald. The songs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has unglued seams, a cutout notch, and light wear.)
Keith Jarrett —
Nude Ants – Live At The Village Vanguard ... LP ECM, 1979. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A strong quartet date, with a bit more edge than some of his solo piano records – thanks to work by Jan Garbarek on soprano and tenor, Palle Danielsson on bass, and John Christensen on drums. Jarrett also plays a bit of percussion and timbales! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a trace of a sticker, faint ring wear, and light edge wear.)
Miles Davis —
Jazz Tracks ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Although not actually a proper album – this is still one of the greatest Miles Davis albums of all time! Side one features 10 tracks from Miles' amazing soundtrack to the film Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud – with excellent work by French players Barney Wilen, Rene Urtreger, and Pierre ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Collector's Series pressing.)
Jaki Byard —
Family Man ... LP Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Jaki Byard brings plenty to the table here – playing both tenor and alto sax, in addition to his usual piano – and showing once again that he's not just a multi-instrumentalist, but also one of the most multi-voiced talents in jazz! Byard seems to bring a similar spirit of multiplicity ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Scott Hamilton & Warren Vache —
Scott Hamilton & Warren Vache With Scott's Band In New York City ... LP Concord, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great pairing of Concord Records rising stars from the late 70s – tenorist Scott Hamilton and cornet player Warren Vache – working here in a group with Norman Simmons on piano, Chris Flory on guitar, Phil Flanigan on bass, and Chuck Riggs on drums. Sue Melikian sings a bit on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Don Byas —
Don Byas In Paris ... LP Prestige, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
It's no secret that Don Byas made some of his best recordings in Europe, not America – and this tasty little set is great support of that fact! The set features numbers that Byas cut in Paris at the end of the 40s – working with a mixture of American and Parisian players that includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo green label pressing.)
John Abercrombie —
Straight Flight ... LP Jam, 1979. Near Mint- ... $16.99
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(Cover has a cut corner.)
Strata Institute —
Cipher Syntax ... LP Polydor/JMT (Germany), 1989. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Features Steve Coleman on alto, Greg Osby on soprano and alto, Bob Hurst on bass, Tani Tabbal on drums, and Marvin Smitty Smith on drums and percussion – plus guitar from David Gilmore. LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has a trace of a sticker and light wear.)
Tadd Dameron —
Fontainebleau ... LP Prestige, 1956. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A beautiful album of material by Tadd Dameron – and one that still stands as one of his greatest moments! The record features 5 long readings of classic Dameron compositions – like "The Scene Is Clean", "Fontainebleau", and "Delerium" – all played by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fontainebleau ... CD 9.99(80s OJC pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Eddie Harris —
I'm Tired Of Driving ... LP RCA, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Less of a jazz album than some of Eddie's other records – but that's ok with us! As a soul album, the record's actually pretty darn great – arranged and produced by Richard Evans with a late Chicago soul approach that has Eddie's funky sax stepping amidst some larger orchestrations and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Miles Davis —
Miles At Newport ... LP CBS (Netherlands), 1956/1958/1961. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Good material, even if the set is kind of a mish-mash of older tracks! The real strength of the set is the material from 1958 – recorded live at Newport Jazz Festival, with a group that includes Miles, Coltrane, and Cannonball Adderley. Tunes from that one include "Straight No ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Dutch pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Jimmy Ponder —
Mean Streets – No Bridges ... LP Muse, 1987. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A great little record by Jimmy Ponder – recorded late in the 80s, but with some nice touches that give the record more of an early 70s jazz funk groove – almost a style that hits the Prestige sound at times! John Patton's in the group on organ – making one of his best appearances ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Boyd Raeburrn —
Jewells ... LP Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A great illustration of the hipness that was Boyd Raeburn – a beautiful collection of key 78s for Savoy! Some tracks feature vocals by David Allyn or Ginnie Powell – and the set features detailed notes and great sound too. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue in the yellow cover, with a cut corner.)
Wardell Gray —
Wardell Gray & The Big Bands ... LP Official (Denmark), Late 40s/Early 50s. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Includes performances with the orchestras of Earl Hines, Billy Eckstine, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Louis Bellson. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue, still sealed.)
Ira Sullivan —
Ira Sullivan ... LP A&M/Horizon, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
With Sullivan on saxes, flute, and trumpet, Joe Diorio on guitar, Tony Castellano on piano, Steve Bagby on drums, Alex Darqui on piano, Jaco Pastorious on bass, and Don Alias on congas. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, cut corner, and light wear.)
Milt Jackson —
Feelings ... LP Pablo, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Milt's vibes with sweet strings from Jimmy Jones, Ray Brown on bass, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Hubert Laws on flute, Jerome Richardson on flute and alto flute, Paulinho Da Costa on brazilian percussion, Dennis Budimir on guitar, and Jimmie Smith on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Group Sounds Four & Five —
Black & White Raga ... LP Jazz In Britain (UK), Mid 1960s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic group from the British scene at mid 60s – music from a time when the UK world of jazz was exploding from the work of artists like Joe Harriott and Tubby Hayes, but also held some other tremendous talents as well! The group here has trumpeter Henry Lowther and tenorist Lyn Dobson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing. Cover has a slightly bumped corner, but this is a great copy overall.)
Lenny Breau —
Legendary Lenny Breau...Now! ... LP Sound Hole, 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
Clifford Jordan —
In The World (2 x 45rpm LP pressing) ... LP Strata East/P-Vine (Japan), 1969. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
One of the most ambitious albums ever recorded from Clifford Jordan – a totally righteous little effort that was the first installment in the legendary Dolphy Series on the Strata East label! The set has Jordan working with a larger group than usual – an all-star array of players that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Rodriguez —
Simply Macrame ... LP Jazz Men, 1973. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic album of soulful jazz – and one that's got a lot more staying power than the macrame craze of the 70s! Don't confuse this Bobby with the Rodriguez who put out some mid 70s salsa albums on Vaya in New York – because this Bobby's a trumpet player from the LA scene, one who ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Jazz Detective reissue pressing – on 180 gram vinyl – limited/numbered, and still sealed in special bag!)
Wardell Gray —
Wardell Gray Memorial Vol 2 ... LP Prestige, Early 50s. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best-ever documents of the young genius of tenorist Wardell Gray – exactly the kind of music that shows why he was one of the biggest and best of the bop saxophonists – before he was taken away from us all too soon! The material here was originally issued on 78s or 45s, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed OJC pressing, with obi.)
Lou Donaldson —
Everything I Play Is Funky ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Sealed Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The title's no lie – because the album is one of the shining jewels of Lou Donaldson's legendary funk years for Blue Note – that second period when he returned to the label at the end of the 60s, and really helped redefine the sound of soul jazz at the time! The format here is very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(90s reissue pressing – sealed!)
Kenny Cox —
Multidirection ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Tremendous work from this lesser-known combo from Detroit – a session of work that builds strongly on the colors and changes explored by Miles Davis earlier in the 60s, but which takes things off into a whole new direction! (A Multidirection?) The horns on the record have incredible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty/UA stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has some light wear – vinyl is great!)
Illinois Jacquet —
How High The Moon ... LP Prestige, Late 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A selection of tracks from Illinois Jacquet's late 60s albums for Prestige, featuring Milt Buckner, Barry Harris, and Wynton Kelly on piano, Alan Dawson, Al Foster, Jo Jones, and Oliver Jackson on drums, Frank Foster on tenor, Matthew Gee on trombone, Tiny Grimes, Billy Butler, and Wally Richardson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
Milt Jackson —
Milt Jackson Big 4 At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975 ... LP Pablo, 1975. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Milt Jackson's working here with his "Big 4" group – a quartet (natch) that includes Oscar Peterson on piano, Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, and Mickey Roker on drums – all opening up nicely in this laidback live environment! Despite the Montreux hype of the 70s, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Sun Ra —
Thunder Of The Gods (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP Modern Harmonic, Early 1970s. New Copy ... $25.99 26.99
Never-issued performances from Sun Ra and his legendary Arkestra – recorded live at Slugs in New York, and featuring the group in two very different modes! Side one features "Calling Planet Earth/We'll Wait For You" – from the same performance that also gave the world the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kamasi Washington —
Fearless Movement ... LP Young Turks, 2024. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $35.99 37.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fearless Movement ... CD 18.99
Milt Jackson —
Sunflower ... LP CTI, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Proof that Milt Jackson was easily the hippest member of the Modern Jazz Quartet – and one of the few who could really open up into different sounds away from that combo! This sweet 70s set for CTI is totally great – a whole new chapter for Jackson's vibes, and a real re-setting of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Laurindo Almeida & Ray Brown —
Bach Ground – Blues & Greens ... LP Century City, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
An excellent session of bossa groovers with a slightly classical tinge, played by Ray Brown on bass and Laurindo Almeida on guitar. The set's got a similar feel to some of Ray's other groovy work from the time – like his remake of Jobim's score to the Adventurers. Includes the great groover ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light corner bend, but looks great overall.)
Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery —
Further Adventures of Jimmy & Wes ... LP Verve, 1966. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The second great session from two of Verve's biggest jazz stars of the 60s – organist Jimmy Smith and guitarist Wes Montgomery – an unlikely pair, to be sure, but one who work great together on the set! The real change here is in Wes' playing – as it's shifted from the mellower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later MGM stereo pressing. Cover has a corner cut and light wear.)
Various —
Piano Blues Vol 9 – What's The Use Of Getting' Sober – Lofton/Magpie (UK), 1930s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Lenny Breau —
Legacy ... LP Relaxed Rabbit (Canada), 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has tiny center splits on the top & bottom seams, but looks great overall.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP Blue Note/Analogue Productions, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited numbered pressing, with insert!)
George Coleman —
George Coleman At Yoshi's ... LP Theresa, 1987. Sealed ... $29.99
Really fantastic material from tenor genius George Coleman – the kind of set that really lets the leader open up and let his light shine – at a level that doesn't always happen on some of his other dates as a leader! When George Coleman is on, he's really on – and that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing!)
Lenny Breau —
Lenny Breau Trio ... LP Adelphi, 1985. Near Mint- ... $19.99
With Don Thompson on bass and piano and Claude Ranger on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Various —
Norman Granz Jam Session – Vol 1 ... LP Verve, 1952. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The first album to carry the Jazz At The Philharmonic formula into the studio – and a record that virtually coined the term "jam session" for 50s jazz! Norman Granz repeats the style he'd done so well in a live setting – and brings together a host of all-star players in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Dave Valentin —
Hawk ... LP Arista, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
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(Cover has a promo sticker.)
Roland Hanna —
Destry Rides Again ... LP Atco, 1959. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A jazz version of a Broadway show, but an especially great one too – and a set that's really quite fresh, given the less familiar nature of the Harold Rome compositions! Hanna's presentation of the material really gets past the roots of the tunes – and he uses the songs as great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo yellow label pressing with deep groove and harp logo. Cover looks great, save for a tiny split on the bottom seam.)
Wes Montgomery —
Panorama ... LP Riverside, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A compilation of Wes' sides for the Riverside label, pulled together when the imprint was briefly owned by ABC at the end of the 60s. The set is a hodge podge of cuts from quite a few previous albums, and includes live material, sessions where Montgomery was a sideman, orchestral backings, a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Lee Morgan —
Candy ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... $99.99
A very different album for Lee Morgan – especially in comparison with his other early sessions! The record is a gentle batch of ballads and standards, played by Morgan with a quartet that includes Sonny Clark on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – all beautifully ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (200 gram Classic Records pressing – a great copy!)
Candy (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Candy ... CD 4.99
Wes Montgomery —
Wes Montgomery – March 6, 1925 to June 15, 1968 ... LP Riverside, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
A collection of work from Wes' earlier years on Riverside – pulled together into a memorial package in the late 60s, after his untimely early death. Most of the tracks are in a small combo mode that's quite different from the later larger arrangements of Wes later years – and titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Chet Baker —
Chet Baker Sings ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1954. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Maybe one of the greatest albums of Chet Baker vocal material you could ever hope to buy – a fantastic testament of the young talent at the top of his game – effortlessly moving between well-conceived trumpet solos and those fantastic vocals that were unlike any other singer at the time! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, half split bottom seam, some surface wear and aging.)
Wes Montgomery —
Best Of Wes Montgomery (Riverside) ... LP Riverside, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A collection of sides cut in the early 60s by Wes for Riverside, collected later when the label was owned by ABC. There's a couple of cuts in a nice organ trio feature the great Mel Rhyne "Round Midnight" and "Yesterdays", plus several that feature his brothers Buddy and Monk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Wes Montgomery —
Alternative Wes Montgomery – 14 Previously Unissued Takes ... LP Milestone, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
A pretty cool 2LP set – one that dips back into Wes' early recordings for Riverside, and brings together a bunch of alternate takes of the tunes that appeared on albums like Full House, Guotar On The Go, Bags Meets Wes, and Groove Yard. Players on the tracks include Johnny Griffin, Wynton ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bit of light wear on the opening, but looks fantastic overall.)
Herbie Mann —
My Kinda Groove ... LP Atlantic, 1964. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Herbie Mann's groove is mighty darn great here – a rich refinement of his earlier flute jazz styles, into the tighter sound that really sparkled with soul during the Atlantic Records years of the 60s! Most cuts mix Latin rhythms with some very soulful inflections in the overall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green and blue label stereo pressing. Cover is bent a bit on the corners, but looks nice overall.)
John Patton —
Organization – Best Of Big John Patton ... LP Blue Note (UK), 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $34.99
A great 2LP set that's a wonderful collection of Patton's excellent soul jazz organ work for Blue Note – and which also includes material that never came out on LP! The set takes tracks from rare albums like Blue John, Along Came John, Got A Good Thing, and Let 'Em Roll – plus some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy!)
Milt Jackson & Wes Montgomery —
Bags Meets Wes! ... LP Riverside, 1961. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A beautiful combination we'd like to hear more of – one that comes from the meeting of Milt Jackson's vibes and the guitar of Wes Montgomery – both recorded here in easygoing brilliance! The session's a nice break from the usual sound of both players at the time – and although ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese Victor pressing, SMJ-6058. Includes insert.)
Wes Montgomery —
Movin Wes ... LP Verve, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of Wes Montgomery's grooviest records of the 60s – a wonderful collaboration with the great Johnny Pate – a jazz artist at heart, but also working here as a soulful arranger who gives Wes' guitar a nicely different flavor than some of his other Verve albums of the time! Pate's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. Cover has a small corner cut and a bit of light wear, but looks great overall.)
Don Wilkerson —
Shoutin! ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... $59.99
Shoutin is right – as the album's a wailer all the way through, one of the few jazz albums cut by Texas tenor giant Don Wilkerson – best known to crowds at the time for his work with the Ray Charles group, but really stepping out here in a different way for Blue Note! The album has Don ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – BN 4145.)
Dorothy Ashby —
Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby ... LP Cadet, 1970. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Incredible work from the amazing Dorothy Ashby – a brilliant set of funky and spiritual tunes, set to full backings from Chicago soul arranger Richard Evans! This album is easily one of Ashby's greatest, and it's dedicated to the writings of Omar Khayyam – one of the forces guiding ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Mid 00s Scorpio reissue. Cover has light wear and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Idris Muhammad —
Black Rhythm Revolution ... LP Prestige, 1971. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the first records ever as a leader from funky drummer Idris Muhammad – a set that was cut right at the same time Idris was burning up the kit on his classic jazz funk sessions with other Prestige label players! The groove here is tight, funky, and very much in the mode that Muhammad ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Black Rhythm Revolution! ... LP 18.99(180 gram Jazz Dispensary black vinyl reissue.)
King Fleming Trio —
Stand By ... LP Argo, 1962. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Incredible work from Chicago pianist King Fleming – a lost talent that had a key influence on more famous players in the scene, but who rarely got his due because he hardly left the Windy City! The set's got a really incredible feel – partly in the gentle groove of Ahmad Jamal, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label mono promo, with deep groove. Record is great – cover has some overall aging and light staining – and back has a small sticker.)
J & K (JJ Johnson & Kai Winding) —
Betwixt & Between ... LP A&M, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
A great album of smooth jazzy numbers recorded for CTI – with a nice luster that actually makes the album a lot more compelling than some of JJ and Kai's other work together. The album features some great big band arrangements of strong material, including Edu Lobo's "Casa Forte" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Pekka Pohjola —
Everyman ... LP Pohjola (Finland), 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
With Pohjola on bass synthesizers, Peter Lerche on guitar, Julli Liski on piano synthesizers, Keimo Hirvonen on drums, Timo Vesajoki on synthesizers, TT Oksala on synth programming, and Kassu Halonen on vocals. LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Breakthru. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Kid Ory —
Kid Ory Plays WC Handy ... LP Verve, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $2.99
Great small group work – with Kid Ory on trombone, plus Teddy Buckner on trumpet, Frank Haggerty on guitar, Caughey Roberts on clarinet, and Cedric Haywood on piano! Nice David Stone Martin cover, too. LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams, faint staining on the bottom corner edge.)
Sun Ra —
In The Orbit Of Ra (plus bonus CDs) ... LP Strut (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $30.99 32.99
A really wonderfully-done collection of work from the legendary Sun Ra – put together by longtime musical partner Marshall Allen, and way way different than the typical mish-mash of tracks you'd find on some of the budget or public domain titles on the market! First off, the track selection ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus CDs – with all the content on the 2CD set – an extra 8 tracks, including the never-heard "Trying To Put The Blame On Me"!)
Eddie Heywood —
Golden Encores ... LP Liberty, 1962. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, bent corner, spot of pen & ink stamp on back.)
Ariel Kalma, Jeremiah Chiu, & Marta Sofia Honer —
Closest Thing To Silence (gray vinyl pressing) ... LP International Anthem, 2024. New Copy ... $26.99 28.99
Jeremiah Chiu and Marta Sofia Honer gave us an excellent previous record on the International Anthem label – one that mixed field recordings with sounds of their own – an approach that's continued here as the pair are joined by Ariel Kalma, whose instrumentation really adds a wonderful ... (Out Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Closest Thing To Silence ... CD 13.99
Closest Thing To Silence ... LP 23.99
Pharoah Sanders —
Pharoah (2LP box set – with bonus tracks) ... LP India Navigation/Luaka Bop, 1977. New Copy 2LP ... $51.99 58.99
One of the most fantastic Pharoah Sanders albums – and one that we'd rate head and shoulders above most of his other work! You rarely see this one, which is a shame, because it's not only a beautiful spiritual masterpiece, but it's also got a sound that's very unique, and a nice shift from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Medeski, Martin & Wood —
Shack Man ... LP Gramavision/Real Gone, 1996. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 33.99
More great grooves by this incredible band with a real talent for mixing jazz funk organ with a much freer sensibility – hitting a range of influences that run the gamut from Jimmy Smith to Larry Young, and blending them into something all their own. Titles include "Spy Kiss", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis —
In Crowd ... LP Argo, 1965. Very Good- ... $6.99
One of the biggest jazz albums of the 60s – and a crucial crossover set from the legendary Ramsey Lewis trio! The record's a live one, which gives the group a perfect chance to show off their special genius – not just soulful grooves from Ramsey on piano, but wickedly sharp and playful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In Crowd (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Stereo blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear and aging.)
Artie Shaw —
I Can't Get Started ... LP Verve, 1953/1954. Very Good- ... $11.99
A surprisingly wonderful album from Artie Shaw – one that takes his older groove and nicely strips it down for the 50s, and which features some especially great guitar work from Tal Farlow! Other players in the group include Hank Jones on piano, Joe Roland on vibes, Tommy Potter on bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red Verve label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split on the bottom seam, some gloss peeling on the edges. The back cover has light surface wear and aging.)
Cal Tjader —
Concert By The Sea ... LP Fantasy, 1959. Very Good- ... $11.99
The crashing waves of the Pacific coast hardly seem like the serene setting you might want for the vibes of Cal Tjader – but this album works surprisingly well, and offers up Cal's combo in a Monterey live date, before the jazz festival really got going strong! The group's one that matches ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl stereo pressing. The back cover has aging and light surface wear. Front looks nice!)
Charles Mingus —
Mingus Revisited (aka Pre-Bird) ... LP Limelight, 1960. Very Good+ ... $14.99
An unusual chapter in the label-hopping career of Charles Mingus – a one-off date recorded for Mercury right after Mingus' legendary sessions for Columbia! The format here may well be Mingus' most ambitious to date – as the album features larger groups than before, exploring a range of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s stereo pressing in a non-gatefold cover. Vinyl plays with a short click on the 1st track. Cover has light edge wear, small split on the spine.)
