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Kronos QuartetMonk Suite ... CD
Landmark, 1985. Used ... $4.99
Features guest bass from Ron Carter and Chuck Israels. (Out Sound, Jazz) CD
Also available Monk Suite ... LP 16.99

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Gene KrupaGene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements ... CD
Verve, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Gene Krupa and Gerry Mulligan – hardly a pairing that we would have thought of – but one that works surprisingly well here, and which showcases Mulligan's increasing fascination for larger group settings! The album features Gene on drums with a set of players that include Kai Winding, ... read more CD
(2005 digipak pressing.)
Also available Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements ... LP 9.99

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Gene Krupa & Buddy RichKrupa & Rich (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Clef/Verve, Early 50s. Used ... $3.99
A wonderful meeting of two of the biggest 50s talents on the drums – and a session that's great not only for the expected firey percussion, but also for the horn work by other members on the set! Given the "drum battle" style of the record, the tracks are long and very open – ... read more CD
(1994 pressing.)

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✨✧ Marty KrystallLiquid Krystall Displayed ... CD
K2B2, 2012. Used ... $8.99
With Peter Erskine on drums. CD
(Out of print.)

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Joachim KuhnSituations ... CD
Atlantic, 1988. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Titles include "Situation", "Delicate Pain", "Sensitive Detail", "Refuge", "Lunch In The Rain", and "Hauswoman Song". CD
(Out of print.)

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Peter KuhnOther Shore ... CD
No Business (Lithuania), 2016. Used ... $6.99 8.99
It seems like it's been many years since we last heard from reedman Peter Kuhn – but the sharpness of this set hardly marks the passage of time, as Kuhn's every bit as vibrant as he was a force on the avant scene of the late 70s and early 80s! As before, Kuhn handles a lot of b-flat and bass ... read more CD

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Jonas Kullhammar QuartetSalut ... CD
Moserobie (Sweden), 2002. Used ... $11.99
Hard-blown brilliance from Jonas Kullhammar – quite possibly our favorite tenor talent of the 21st Century, and a heck of a great leader on this session! Kullhammar's quartet have a raw power that grabs from the very first note – yet they're never abusive of their strength, never over-i ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)

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✨✧ Sergey KuryokhinDivine Madness (4CD set) ... CD
Leo (UK), 1980s. Used 4 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Four disc set that covers music from 1980 to 1986 and features Kuryokhin solo, in trios, a quintet and some larger groups – plus a great booklet with notes and photos covering this fascinating corner of the jazz world! CD
(Out of print, box has minor shelf wear but is otherwise in great shape – an excellent copy!)

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Ola KvernbergNight Driver ... CD
Jazzland/Universal (Norway), 2006. Used ... $9.99
A beautifully bracing title from this hip Scandinavian trio – one of the best recent releases on the mighty Jazzland label – very much up to the high standards of the imprint! The group here is a slightly unusual one – a trio with violin from Ola Kvernberg, plus bass and drums ... read more CD
(Out of print.)

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Robbie Kwock Melecio Magdaluyo SextetHalad The Offering ... CD
RK Jazz, 2001. Used ... $4.99
Featuring Murray Low, Ron Belcher, Calvin Keys, Pete Escovedo, and more. CD
(HDCD pressing.)

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LA 4Executive Suite ... CD
Concord, 1983. Used ... $9.99
With Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Bud Shank on alto and flute, Ray Brown on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on drums. CD
(Out of print.)

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Steve LacyRent ... CD
Cavity Search, 1997. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Steve Lacy on soprano sax and vocals, Jean-Jazques Avenel on acoustic bass, and John Betsch on drums. CD

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Steve LacyStamps (with bonus track) ... CD
Hat Hut/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1979. New Copy 2CDs ... $16.99 19.99
A massive double-length set from saxophonist Steve Lacy – and maybe one of the strongest 70s statements from his legendary European quintet! The album features two different live performances – each of which open up in the brilliant freedoms allowed by the European scene since the end ... read more CD

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Steve Lacy & Steve PottsTips ... CD
Hat Hut/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1981. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 15.99
Steve Lacy works here with one of his best partners of the 70s – altoist Steve Potts – whose tone and phrasing always turns out to be a perfect match for Lacy's ideas! And the duet also get some great accompaniment from vocalist Irene Aebi – who's almost has more presence here ... read more CD
(Beautiful package – with a heavy Japanese-style paper sleeve!)

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Julian LageSpeak To Me ... CD
Blue Note, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Guitarist Julian Lage is working here with a slightly expanded group, yet still comes across with a sound that's as warm and intimate as some of his previous material! The core trio with Jorge Roeder on bass and Dave Kings on drums is expanded with the addition of Levon Henry on saxes, Patrick ... read more CD
Also available Speak To Me (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99

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✨✧ Oliver Lake & Donal Leonellis FoxBoston Duets ... CD
Music & Arts, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Duets between pianist Donal Leonellis Fox and Oliver Lake on saxophone and flute. Tracks are all originals by the two musicians except for "Rhythm-a-ning" by Thelonious Monk. CD

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Lambert, Hendricks & RossHottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD
Columbia, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)

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Lambert, Hendricks & RossSing A Song Of Basie (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Verve, 1955/1957. Used ... $3.99
One of the first albums ever by this legendary jazz vocal group! LHR do the incredible – and create a set of vocal renditions of standards by the Basie band, putting jazzy lyrics in to replace the instrumental solos, but keeping the same vibe as the original tracks. The sound and approach ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2001 Verve Master Edition.)

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Harold LandWest Coast Blues ... CD
Jazzland/OJC, 1960. Used ... $13.99
One of our favorite albums ever from Harold Land, and a great set that has a hard soul jazz feel – despite the "west coast" in the title. Harold's playing with a great group that includes Barry Harris, Joe Gordon, and Sam Jones – as well as guitarist Wes Montgomery, who's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Brian LandrusForward ... CD
Cadence, 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Michael Cain on piano. CD

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Pete La Roca SimsSwingtime ... CD
Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $5.99
With Jimmy Owens on trumpet, Dave Liebman and Lance Bryant on soprano sax, Ricky Ford on tenor, and George Cables on piano! CD

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Espen LarsenHope ... CD
2003. Used ... $0.99 4.99
Live performance from the 2002 Stiftelsen Arendal Jazz og Bluesfestival – includes the 28-minute title track and much shorter "Goodbye Song". CD

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Neil LarsenJungle Fever (SHMCD pressing) ... CD
A&M/Universal (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A standout set from keyboardist Neil Larsen – a record that crossed over big back in the 70s, and which still sounds pretty darn great in the 21st Century! Larsen's keys here are kind of a more mainstream take on territory Bob James was exploring a few years before – arguably hipper at ... read more CD
Also available Jungle Fever ... LP 6.99

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Adam LarsonSelective Amnesia ... CD
Inner Circle, 2015. Used ... $4.99
Adam Larson on saxophone, Fabian Almazan on piano and Fender Rhodes, Matthew Stevens on guitar, Matt Penman on bass, and Jimmy Macbride on drums. CD

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Prince Lasha EnsembleInsight ... CD
Columbia/Dusty Groove, 1966. New Copy ... $4.99 12.98
Tremendous work from the legendary Prince Lasha – a rare UK-only date from 1966 – and one that has the reedman working away from more familiar contemporaries like Sonny Simmons and Eric Dolphy! The approach on this session is very unique – as Lasha includes harp with the ... read more CD
(On the Dusty Groove label.)

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✨✧ Simon Lasky GroupFor The Dreamers ... CD
Ubuntu (Netherlands), 2023. Used ... $6.99
With Jonathan Thomas on drums. CD

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Timo LassyRound Two ... CD
Ricky Tick (Finland), 2009. Used ... $12.99
A Round Two KO from Timo Lassey – modern jazzy sounds with classic resonance from the Finnish saxophonist and his killer combo – featuring a couple of standout vocal numbers featuring Jose James and with sharp production by Teddy Rok! The group delivers timeless jazz with passion and ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Bill LaswellAxiom Ambient – Lost In TheTranslation ... CD
Island, 1999. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Features Tetsu Inoue and The Orb. CD

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Yusef LateefBlue Yusef Lateef ... CD
Atlantic/Label M, 1968. Used ... $16.99
One of our favorite Atlantic albums by the great Yusef Lateef – an incredible session that has him dipping back into his earlier exotic roots with those great reed styles of the early 60s – yet also hitting a mix of soul and funk like some of his other albums from the time! The sound ... read more CD
(Out of print Label M pressing.)

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✨✧ Yusef LateefLive At Pep's (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Impulse, 1964. Used ... $14.99
One of the greatest albums ever recorded by the mighty Yusef Lateef – and that's really saying a lot, given his fantastic legacy of albums! The set's a live one, which is a bit unusual in Lateef's catalog at this time – and the concert setting is perhaps a window onto some of his more ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and a piece of clear tape on the booklet cover.)

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✨✧ Yusef LateefPsychicemotus ... CD
Impulse, 1965. Used ... $14.99
A very unusual album for Yusef Lateef – and that's saying quite a lot, given how quirky most of his work can be! The session has Lateef exploring both rootsy and modern modes – working in a unique quartet that features George Arvanitas on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and legendary ... read more CD
(2005 digipak pressing – in great shape with the Impulse obi!)
Also available Psychicemotus (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99

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Yusef LateefVoice Prints ... CD
Arawak, 2014. Used ... $8.99
Some of the most spiritual work we've heard from Yusef Lateef in years – a set cut with AACM legends Roscoe Mitchell and Douglas Ewart, and done with a sound that takes us back to the legendary sounds of both players in the 70s! Adam Rudolph also joins the quartet, bringing in some great ... read more CD

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Ingrid LaubrockDreamt Twice, Twice Dreamt – Music For Chamber Orchestra & Small Ensemble ... CD
Intakt (Switzerland), 2020. Used 2CD ... $28.99
Features Ingrid Laubrock on saxophones, Cory Smythe on piano and quarter-tone keyboard, Sam Pluta on electronics, Zeena Parkins on electric harp, Adam Matlock on accordion, Josh Modney on violin, Robert Landfermann on bass, and Tom Rainey on drums. CD

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Ingrid LaubrockUbatuba ... CD
Firehouse 12, 2015. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Ingrid Laubrock on tenor and alto, im Berne on alto, Ben Gerstein on trombone, Dan Peck on tuba, and Tom Rainey on drums! CD

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Chris LaurenceKen Wheeler – Some Gnu Ones ... CD
Jazz In Britain (UK), 2021. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
A really great tribute to the trumpeter Kenny Wheeler – a set of work based on his own compositions, put together by bassist Chris Laurence, at a level that really gets at the subtle genius of his conception of sound! The "gnu" in the title is a reference to some of Kenny's 70s ... read more CD
(Limited to 500 copies.)

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Andy LaVerneFrozen Music ... CD
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1989. Used ... $11.99
Andy LaVerne on piano, Rick Margitza on tenor and soprano saxophone, Marc Johnson on bass, and Danny Gottlieb on drums. CD
(Out of print.)

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Andy LaverneMetropolis ... CD
ALV, 1979. Used ... $1.99
An unreleased 70s session from keyboardist Andy LaVerne – and a set that features a mighty hip assemblage of musicians! Stan Getz is on two of the album's tracks – soaring out in a way that's maybe more in his Captain Marvel mode, than some of his straighter work that was emerging at ... read more CD

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Josh LawrenceAnd That Too ... CD
Posi-Tone, 2023. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence has a nicely compressed approach to his trumpet – a sound that's sometimes got the more focused vibe of an early Miles Davis, along with all the sense of sparkle that might imply – yet with a delivery that's got a lot more space between the notes, and which ... read more CD
Also available And That Too ... CD 8.99

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Josh LawrenceAnd That Too ... CD
Posi-Tone, 2023. Used ... $8.99
Trumpeter Josh Lawrence has a nicely compressed approach to his trumpet – a sound that's sometimes got the more focused vibe of an early Miles Davis, along with all the sense of sparkle that might imply – yet with a delivery that's got a lot more space between the notes, and which ... read more CD
(Sealed copy.)
Also available And That Too ... CD 11.99

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Josh LawrenceColor Theory ... CD
Posi-Tone, 2017. New Copy ... $11.99 17.98
Maybe the first album we've ever seen from trumpeter Josh Lawrence – and a set that will definitely have us looking out for more! Lawrence composed almost every tune on the set, and works with a sense of color that really lives up to the title – on lines that are sometimes nicely ... read more CD

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Josh LawrenceTriptych ... CD
Posi-Tone, 2019. Used ... $9.99
A really wonderful album from trumpeter Josh Lawrence – a very strong-voiced talent who's got a way of being bright and sharp at the same time, and who can always bring lots of his own compositional strengths to bear as well! The core group is a quartet – with Lawrence blowing ... read more CD

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Hubert LawsIn The Beginning ... CD
CTI, 1974. Used ... $6.99
Moody work from one of the most groundbreaking flute players of the 70s – and a real standout in the legendary catalog of CTI Records! Hubert Laws was not only richly talented, but he was also capable of a large number of styles – and this double-length set for CTI has him moving past ... read more CD
(1997 digipak pressing.)
Also available In The Beginning (remastered edition) ... CD 9.99

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Hubert LawsIn The Beginning (remastered edition) ... CD
CTI, 1974. Used Gatefold ... $9.99
Moody work from one of the most groundbreaking flute players of the 70s – and a real standout in the legendary catalog of CTI Records! Hubert Laws was not only richly talented, but he was also capable of a large number of styles – and this double-length set for CTI has him moving past ... read more CD
(2011 remastered edition in a gatefold sleeve.)
Also available In The Beginning ... CD 6.99

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✨✧ Remy Le Boeuf's Assembly Of ShadowsArchitecture Of Storms ... CD
Soundspore, 2024. Used ... $4.99
Original big band compositions from saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf. CD

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Babatunde LeaMarch Of The Jazz Guerillas ... CD
Ubiquity, 2000. Used ... $4.99
Percussionist Babatunde's been on the scene for years – laying down some great work on albums by other folks, including many jazz funk classics. This album's a mix of percussion heavy jazz tracks, many of which have a Latin flavor – and Babutunde's joined by some top players sensitive ... read more CD

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✨✧ Joelle Leandre & Jerome BourdellonEvidence ... CD
Relative Pitch, 2013. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Joelle Leandre on bass and vocals and Jerome Bourdellon on bass and piccolo flute and bass clarinet. CD

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Joelle Leandre & Vinicius CajadoStorm Dance ... CD
Not Two (Poland), 2023. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
The storm here is a gentle one – as it reverberates from the double acoustic basswork of Joelle Leandre and Vinicius Cajadao – sounding really wonderful here without any other instrumentation at all! Each track is a titled "dance" – but there's less of a sense of rhythm ... read more CD

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Joelle Leandre/Pascal ContetMiniatures ... CD
Trost (Austria), 2024. New Copy ... $17.99 19.99
Joelle Leandre is a fantastic musician who always give us sounds that are way more than most – and here, she continues that long legacy by pairing with accordion player Pascal Contet, who's got a way of handling his instrument and really matching the creative energy of Joelle! Leandre's bass ... read more CD

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Mike LeDonneCommon Ground ... CD
Criss Cross (Holland), 1990. Used ... $16.99
Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. CD
(Promo sticker on booklet.)

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✨✧ Mike LeDonneTo Each His Own ... CD
Double Time, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Mike LeDonne on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Mickey Roker on drums! CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Mike LeDonneWonderful ... CD
Cellar Live, 2024. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
The album's got just the right title, as it's a wonderful album from Hammond player Mike LeDonne! Mike's got a key partner here in tenorist Eric Alexander – a player who started out in the company of older organ jazz legend Charles Earland, so he's got just the right chops for this set ... read more CD

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✨✧ Ellie LeeEscape ... CD
Sorienaite (South Korea), 2024. Used ... $4.99
With Steve Wilson on saxophone. CD
(CDr release packaged in a nice LP style sleeve.)

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Gordon LeeRemainder ... CD
PJCE, 2023. Used ... $2.99
Solo piano album – titles include "Fire Weather", "Sublime Forest", "Too Soon", and "In The Lee". CD
(Sealed.)

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Okkyung LeeNa-Reul – Black Cross Solo Sessions 3 ... CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 15.00
Amazing solo work on cello from Okkyung Lee – material recorded after a particularly difficult stretch in 2020, as Lee was initially trapped in Korea, away from her instrument – then returned to the darkness of New York during its worst months of struggle! Yet despite that time leading ... read more CD
(Part of the Black Cross Solo Sessions series!)

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Peggy LeeFever – The Velvet Lounge Series ... CD
Bear Family (Germany), Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $13.99 20.99
Peggy Lee's best known as a jazz singer, but this very cool collection emphasizes her work in more pop-based fields of the postwar years – great grooving tracks when Lee was touching on R&B, early rock, and other more upbeat styles! The match of Bear Family presentation and these well-cho ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD

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Peggy LeeSugar 'N' Spice ... CD
Capitol, 1962. Used ... $5.99
Peggy's sweet as sugar, but working here with a heck of a lot of spice – thanks to arranger Benny Carter, who brings in a wonderfully jazzy feel to the set! The album's one of Peggy's best from her comeback years at Capitol – and a prime example of the syncopated, slinking mode of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Michel LeGrandLeGrand Jazz (Jazz Heritage pressing) ... CD
Philips/Jazz Heritage, 1959. Used ... $3.99
A classic album – one that pairs the arranging talents of the great French composer Michel Legrand, with a host of American jazz players – including Miles Davis, Ben Webster, Milt Hinton, Donald Byrd, Hank Jones, and John Coltrane. The tracks are a beautiful blend of Legrand's best ... read more CD

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Steve Lehman OctetTravail, Transformation & Flow ... CD
PI Records, 2008. Used ... $6.99
Steve Lehman on alto – with Jonathan Finlayson on trumpet, Chris Dingman on vibes, Jose Davila on tuba, and Tyshawn Sorey on drums! CD
(Digipak case has some edgewear.)

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Steve Lehman's Camouflage TrioInterface ... CD
Clean Feed (Portugal), 2004. Used ... $9.99
Steve Lehman on alto and sopranino sax, Mark Dresser on bass, and Pheeroan akLaff on drums. CD

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✨✧ Peter LeitchMean What You Say ... CD
Concord, 1990. Used ... $7.99
Features John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Marvin Smitty Smith on drums! CD
(Out of print. Booklet has a cut corner, disc has a promo stamp.)

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Peter LeitchTrio/Quartet 1991 ... CD
Concord, 1991. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Peter Leitch on guitar, Neil Swainson on bass, Marvin "Smitty" Smith on drums, and special guest John Swana on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD
(Disc has a promo stamp, booklet has a very slight cut corner.)

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Peter LeitchUp Front ... CD
Reservoir, 1997. Used ... $4.99
With Sean Smith on bass and Marvin Smitty Smith on drums. CD

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Gunter Lenz SpringtimeRoaring Plenties ... CD
L+R Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99
Fantastic work from bassist Gunter Lenz – a set with maybe a jokey title, but a heck of a lot of power underneath – one of those overlooked German jazz gems from a very special time in the scene! The players here are aware of the farther reaches of jazz, yet work together with more ... read more CD
(Part of the "L+R – Jazz True Colours" series!)

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Carolyn LeonhartCarolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery – If Dreams Come True ... CD
Nagel Heyer (Germany), 2007. Used ... $8.99
Carolyn Leonhart on vocals – accompanied by Wayne Escoffery on saxophone, Toru Dodo on piano, Hans Glawischnig on bass, and Jason Brown and Carl Allen on drums. (Vocalists, Jazz) CD

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Leo's FiveDirect From The Blue Note Club ... CD
LG/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99
A long-overdue look at the mini-soul empire of Leo Gooden – an tiny little enclave in East St Louis that was making some mighty hip music in the early 60s! Gooden wore many hats at the time – politician, club owner, and local businessman – but he also put together his own band ... read more CD

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Stan LeveyThis Time The Drum's On Me (Japanese pressing) ... CD
Bethlehem/Toshiba (Japan), 1955. Used ... $12.99
A nice little bit of bop from LA – a tightly-crafted mid 50s date for the Bethlehem label – featuring drummer Stan Levey at the head of a great group of horn players! The album features some standout work from Dexter Gordon on tenor – making a rare appearance here as a sideman ... read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)

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Milcho Leviev & Charlie HadenFirst Meeting ... CD
Pan (Japan), 1986. Used ... $34.99
A great spare session – just Charlie Haden on bass and Milcho Leviev on piano! Titles include "When Will The Blues Leave", "Monk's Moment", "Chairman Mao", "Silence", and "Beaup". CD
(Out of print.)

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Tony LevinWorld Diary ... CD
Discipline Global Mobile/Canyon (Japan), 1996. Used ... $9.99
With Brian Yamakoshi on koto on two tracks. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)

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Rod Levitt OrchestraDynamic Sound Patterns Of The Rod Levitt Orchestra ... CD
Riverside/OJC, 1964. Used ... $6.99
"Dynamic" is right – as Rod's one of the hippest large group arrangers of his time! The album's a really wonderful record that features Rod leading an octet with a distinctly modern touch – almost building off the styles of Kenton groups of the 50s, but with more of the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)

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O'Donel LevySimba ... CD
Groove Merchant/Mr Bongo (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Fantastic sounds throughout – and maybe the best album ever by this legendary 70s guitar player! O'Donel Levy's got this tremendous sound that comes from playing an electric hollow body – in a tone that takes the best bits of Grant Green and Wes Montgomery, and strips them down for a ... read more CD
Also available Simba ... LP 25.99

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O'Donel LevyWindows ... CD
Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
A great later album from O'Donel Levy – recorded after his initial flurry of work for the Groove Merchant label, but still plenty darn nice! The sound here is slightly smoother and a bit more electric than before – with Levy's sweet guitar work snaking out over some larger backings ... read more CD

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✨✧ George LewisJazz In The Classic New Orleans Tradition ... CD
Riverside/OJC, 1951/1953. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Collects work by the New Orleans Jazz Band, which features Lewis, Alvin Alcorn, Lawrence Marrero, Lester Santiago, Alcide Pavageau, and Paul Barbarin – plus quartet material featuring some of the same players. CD

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James Brandon LewisCode Of Being ... CD
Intakt (Switzerland), 2021. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Tenorist James Brandon Lewis has really been on fire in recent years – always opening up new doors in his music, and surprising us with each new record, which seems to have a slightly different flavor that further expands his palette of sound! Here, Lewis presents some beautiful original ... read more CD

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James Brandon LewisFor Mahalia With Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Tao Forms, 2023. New Copy 2 CDs ... $15.99 17.99
Some of the most soulful sounds we've ever heard from tenorist James Brandon Lewis a reworking of themes from the music of Mahalia Jackson into jazz – all at a level that keeps all the spirit of the originals, while unlocking the songs as vehicles for freer improvisation! Given the mix of ... read more CD

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✨✧ James Brandon LewisJesup Wagon ... CD
Tao Forms, 2021. Used ... $9.99
Maybe the strongest creative statement to date from tenorist James Brandon Lewis – an album of work inspired by the legacy of George Washington Carver – served up here with a sense of depth that's certain to open even more doors for Lewis in years to come! There's a majesty to the ... read more CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Also available Jesup Wagon (with bonus download) ... LP 22.99

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James Brandon LewisTransfiguration ... CD
Intakt (Switzerland), 2024. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Very much the sort of record that's made James Brandon Lewis such a key force on the tenor in recent years – an album that acts as a bridge between so many different modern modes, in part because of the strength of the group! Lewis is one of that rare breed who can improvise on the outside, ... read more CD

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John LewisEvolution II ... CD
Atlantic, 2001. Used ... $1.99
John Lewis on piano, Howard Collins and Harold Alden on guitar, Marc Johnson and George Mraz on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. CD

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✨✧ John LewisGolden Striker/Jazz Abstractions ... CD
Atlantic/Collectables, 1960/1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 of John Lewis' non-MJQ albums of third stream jazz for Atlantic. Both records feature Lewis working with Gunter Schuller, and they both share Lewis and Schuller's keen ambition to move jazz into the sophisticated world of the concert hall. Although not always successful in their endeavors ... read more CD

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✨✧ Mel LewisDefinitive Thad Jones ... CD
Music Masters, 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes the songs "Low Down", "Quietude", "Three In One", "Walking About", and "Little Pixie". CD

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Mel LewisNaturally ... CD
Telarc, 1979. Used ... $3.99
Mel Lewis performs the music of Thad Jones – with a group that features Earl Dardner on lead trumpet, John Mosca on trombone, Dick Oatts on alto, soprano, and flute – and Jim McNeely on piano. CD

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✨✧ Ramsey LewisDon't It Feel Good/Salongo/Tequila Mockingbird/Love Notes ... CD
Columbia/BGO (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
Sweet electric magic from Ramsey Lewis – four 70s albums in a single collection! First up is Don't It Feel Good – massive keyboard work from the great Ramsey Lewis – easily one of his best records ever, thanks to some spaciously funky production by Charles Stepney! Stepney plays ... read more CD

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Ramsey LewisFunky Serenity/Golden Hits/Solar Wind/Sun Goddess ... CD
Columbia/BGO (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
A quadruple-header from Ramsey Lewis – four albums from his great 70s electric period on Columbia Records! First up is Funky Serenity – sweet electric funk from Ramsey Lewis! The album's one of his best from the 70s – and it's got Ramsey on Fender Rhodes, electric harpsichord, ... read more CD

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Ramsey LewisLes Fleurs/Fantasy/Keys To The City ... CD
Columbia/BGO (UK), 1983/1985/1987. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A trio of 80s albums from piano genius Ramsey Lewis – all brought together in a single package! First up is Les Fleurs – a bit later than Ramsey Lewis' classic electric sides for Columbia Records in the 70s, but still a pretty great little album – and one that mixes mellow ... read more CD

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Ramsey LewisSongs From The Heart – Ramsey Plays Ramsey ... CD
Concord, 2009. Used ... $1.99
A pretty sweet set from the legendary Ramsey Lewis – possibly his best in years – all original material performed with his impeccable trio! If title Songs From The Heart has you expecting smooth, commercial fluff, you'll be pleasantly surprised. It's exceptional trio jazz all the way. ... read more CD

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Victor LewisKnow It Today, Know It Tomorrow ... CD
Red (Italy), 1992. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Beautifully soulful work from drummer Victor Lewis – and a record that introduced the world to the tremendous tenor talents of Seamus Blake! The set's got a relaxed, flowing vibe that reminds us a lot of some of Lewis' collaborations with Bobby Watson – although Blake's tenor tone ... read more CD

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✨✧ Dave LiebmanColors ... CD
Hat Hut (Switzerland), 2003. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A great solo tenor set from Dave Liebman! CD

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Dave Liebman QuartetSetting The Standard ... CD
Red (Italy), 1992. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Dave Liebman takes on a host of standards – but all with the very hip sound you'd expect from his previous work – and a tight soulful groove that comes from the strong rhythm trio of Mulgrew Miller on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums! These three really set things ... read more CD

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Helge Lien TrioAsymmetrics ... CD
DIW (Japan), 2003. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Helge Lien on piano, Frode Berg on bass, and Knut Aalefjaer on drums. CD
(Out of print.)

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Max LightHenceforth ... CD
Steeplechase (Denmark), 2023. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
A set that's headed up by guitarist Max Light, who wrote most of the material on the set – but one that's got some equally strong contributions from tenorist Noah Preminger, who's got this great way of weaving lines around the guitar – all while getting this deft rhythm accompaniment ... read more CD

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✨✧ Lightmen Plus OneFancy Pants (2CD version – mono/stereo versions) ... CD
Judnell/Now Again, 1971. New Copy 2CD ... $6.99 15.98
Some of the most righteous sounds we've ever heard from Houston legends The Lightmen – recorded at a time when the group was at their most spiritual, and very firmly following a cosmic path set down by drummer Bubbha Thomas! The music here owes nothing to the hippest sounds coming from the ... read more CD

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✨✧ Lightmen Plus OneEnergy Control Center (2CD version – with bonus tracks) ... CD
Lightin/Now Again, 1972. New Copy 2CD ... $6.99 15.98
Cosmic jazzy genius from Bubbha Thomas & The Lightmen – the kind of a record that sounds like it should have come out of Detroit or Chicago in the early 70s – and not the Texas scene from which the group hailed! The Lightmen have a vibe that reminds us a lot of The Pharoahs or some ... read more CD

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Kirk Lightsey with Marcus BelgraveKirk N Marcus ... CD
Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1986. Used ... $16.99
Righteous jazz from these two Detroit legends – Lightsey on piano and Belgrave on trumpet – with Jean Toussaint on tenor, Santi DeBriano on bass, and Eddie Gladden on drums. Titles include "Marcus' Mates", "Windmill", "Lower Bridge Level", and "Golden ... read more CD

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Abbey Lincoln & Stan GetzYou Gotta Pay The Band ... CD
Verve/Gitanes, 1991. Used ... $2.99
A fantastic pairing of the vocals of Abbey Lincoln and the tenor sax of Stan Getz – one that's captured here for the very first time on record, at a point that's just a few months shy of Stan's too-early death! Both players had really grown a lot during the 80s – and the match here is ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD

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Arto LindsayCharivari – Black Cross Solo Sessions 7 ... CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2022. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
The great Arto Lindsay solo, and at a level that really has his unique character coming out more than ever – definitely different than some of the more song-based records he gave us decades back, and very much in the territory of the sounds that made him such a force during the no wave ... read more CD

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Arto Lindsay/Joe McPhee/Ken Vandermark/Phil SudderbergLargest Afternoon ... CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A set that's brimming over with improvising jazz talent – but one that's an especially great reminder of the guitar genius of the great Arto Lindsay! Lindsay is amazing here – playing with energy to match the brilliance of Ken Vandermark and Joe McPhee – which is really saying a ... read more CD

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Johan LindstromJohan Lindstrom & Norrbotten Big Band ... CD
Moserobie (Sweden), 2023. New Copy ... $21.99
A really dark-tinged large ensemble – one that's led by guitarist Johan Lindstrom, whose instrument is only a very small part of their overall sound! The group is overflowing with key musicians from the Scandinavian scene – including Mattias Stahl on vibes, Mats Aleklint on trombone, ... read more CD

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Linus + Okland/Van Heertum/ZachMono No Aware ... CD
Aspen Edities (Belgium), 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ruben Machtelinckx on guitar, baritone guitar, and banjo, Thomas Jillings on tenor saxophone, alto clarinet, and synthesizer, Nils Okland on hardanger fiddle, Niels Van Heertum on euphonium and trumpet, and Ingar Zach on percussion. CD
(Digipak has some light edgewear.)

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Paul LitteralLegacy ... CD
Outrageous 8, 2022. Used ... $1.99
Titles include "Makin' Whoopee", "Lonesome Suzie", "Accentuate The Postitive", "Hard Times", and "There Will Never Be Another You". CD

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Booker LittleOut Front! ... CD
Candid (Germany), 1961. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Supremely soulful modern jazz from the great Booker Little – one of his best albums ever as a leader, and a real standout moment amidst so many of the re-titled sessions that came out after his early death! The album's got a tremendous feel from the very first note – a furthering of ... read more CD
Also available Out Front! ... LP 25.99

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Charles LloydCharles Lloyd Trios – Sacred Thread ... CD
Blue Note, 2022. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The final chapter in the triplet of trios albums recorded by reedman Charles Lloyd in 2022 – and one that really holds onto the special spirit of the others! As before, there's a lean setting that's perfect for the maturing talents of Lloyd – this open sonic space delivered with the ... read more CD
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