Frank's tenor and flute are out front on this swingin' session cut with Frank Foster, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Clarke, and Bennie Powell. The tracks are tight and swing oriented, with the sort of Basie-ite feel you'd expect from Wess. Titles include "What'd Ya Say", "Dill Pickles" ... read moreCD
The title's a bit of a joke, given the image of money on the cover – but the album's a tight little set from this classic Basie tenorist, recorded with a largeish group that would have made his old boss proud! Frank keeps things upbeat and soulful on most tracks – mostly blowing tenor, ... read moreCD
With Frank Greene and Terell Stafford on trumpet, Steve Turre on trombone, Ted Nash on alto sax and flute, Scott Robinson on bass sax, baritone sax, and flute, Gerald Clayton and Michael Wess on piano, Peter Washington and Rufus Reid on bass, and Winard Harper on drums. CD
Bugge Wesseltoft —
Somewhere In Between ... CD Jazzland (Norway), Late 1990s/2000s/Early 2010s. Used 2CD ...
$16.99
A fantastic package of music that celebrates the 20 years of recording by Bugge Wesseltoft – easily one of the most compelling musical figures to emerge at the end of the 20th Century! Years back, we stocked Bugge in our New Grooves section, as he had a bit of a clubby electronic vibe – ... read moreCD
Mike Westbrook —
Metropolis ... CD RCA/BGO (UK), 1971. Used ...
$9.99
A seminal bit of work from Mike Westbrook – recorded back in the early years of his career, when he still had a pretty sharp edge! Like Westbrook's first few albums on Decca, this set features the British avant jazz maestro playing piano with a large ensemble of some of England's finest ... read moreCD
One of the cool large group recordings of pianist Mike Westbrook – with a lineup that includes Phil Minton on trumpet, Kate Westbrook on tenor horn and piccolo, Brian Godding on guitar, Peter Whyman on alto, and Alan Wakeman on baritone and soprano sax! CD
Some of the most important work ever recorded by Randy Weston – 5 early albums that really pushed the boundaries of modern jazz! First up on the set is Little Niles – a fantastic set that features some of Weston's best early compositions – angular and Monk-ish numbers, but with a ... read moreCD
(Out of print, numbered limited edition – in nice shape!)
Incredible work by Randy Weston – light years ahead of his trio material from just a few years before! The album is one of his most progressive from the early years, and features an extended suite dedicated to the newly-won freedoms of the African Nations – with occasional lyrics by ... read moreCD
(1990 pressing.)
Randy Weston with Cecil Payne —
With These Hands ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1956. Used ...
$11.99
One of our favorite Randy Weston albums from the early years – a set that moves past his simple trio and solo format, to offer some key experimentation with horns – in this case the creative work of Cecil Payne on baritone sax! Payne plays on most of the record – save for two ... read moreCD
Kirk Whalum on tenor and soprano saxophones and keyboards, Garry Goin on guitar and keyboards, John Stoddart on keyboards, Luis Conte on percussion, and Blair Cunningham on drums. CD
Kenny Wheeler & Paul Bley —
Touche ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 1996. Used ...
$9.9911.99
Just Kenny Wheeler on trumpet and flugelhorn and Paul Bley on piano! CD
(Cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Dave Holland & Frisell —
Angel Song ... CD ECM, 1997. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Features Kenny Wheeler on trumpet and flugelhorn, Lee Kontiz on alto, Dave Holland on bass, and Bill Frisell on electric guitar! CD
Chip White plays drums – but the real standouts here are the sidemen – as the group features Gary Bartz on alto and soprano, Steve Nelson on vibes, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Buster Williams on bass, and Claudio Roditi on trumpet! CD
One of the best dates ever as a leader from trumpeter Joe Wilder – and one of the few to have a really relaxed, open sort of format! Joe's not tied up in gimmicks or larger groups here – and he really sparkles in the company of a quartet that features Hank Jones on piano, Wendell ... read moreCD
(1995 pressing – includes the original plastic cover. Cover has some light wear.)
A long-overdue reissue of the three Blue Note albums recorded by tenor sax giant Don Wilkerson! Wilkerson's one of the lesser-known artists to record for the label – a deep-throated Texas tenorman with a style that's a bit more R&B influenced than other Blue Note artists. The label took ... read moreCD
(Out of print 2001 pressing with a cutout through the case spine.)
One of the all-time great tenor/organ sessions on Blue Note – totally fierce, with a sound that's a lot rawer than most other work on the label! The incredible Baby Face Willette grooves it hard and heavy on Hammond – working in a quartet that includes Fred Jackson on tenor, Grant ... read moreCD
(2007 RVG pressing.)
Baby Face Willette —
Stop & Listen ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1961. Used ...
$14.99
One of only two albums that organist Baby Face Willette cut for Blue Note – and it's a killer! The record is a hard-wailing trio format – with Willette on organ, Grant Green on guitar, Ben Dixon on drums – and it's got a sound that's very similar to Green's excellent Grant's ... read moreCD
(Out of print 1993 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
The Saxophone Masters here are George Coleman, Joe Henderson, and Billy Pierce – who join with Williams' trio in a set of older standards and 2 originals – ranging in styles, and with plenty of space to show off the solo talents of all parties involved. Williams is the strongest force ... read moreCD
A wonderfully soulful session from the best years of the DIW label – a set that has pianist James Williams recording with tremendous tenor work from Billy Pierce, George Coleman, and Joe Henderson! The album parcels the players out – so that 2 tracks only feature Pierce, and the others ... read moreCD
(Out of print sealed 1994 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Joe Williams & Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Sing Along With Basie ... CD Roulette (Japan), 1958. Used ...
$14.9919.99
One of the more obscure albums by Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross – a session of Basie tunes, performed with backing by the Count, plus additional lead vocals by Joe Williams, the voice most closely associated with the Basie group at the time! The style is similar to the trio's Sing A Song Of ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
(1991 pressing – includes obi! Disc has a promo stamp.)
One of the more obscure albums by Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross – a session of Basie tunes, performed with backing by the Count, plus additional lead vocals by Joe Williams, the voice most closely associated with the Basie group at the time! The style is similar to the trio's Sing A Song Of ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
A great quintet date – drummer Tony Williams leads a group with Wallace Roney on trumpet, Billy Pierce on tenor and soprano, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Charnett Moffet on bass. Titles include "Angel Street", "Touch Me", "Red Mask", "Dreamland", and ... read moreCD
Features Tony Williams on drums, Wallace Roney on trumpet, Billy Pierce on soprano and tenor sax, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Charnett Moffett on bass! CD
Really wonderful work from the legendary Tony Williams – a set that has the drummer hitting a whole new sound at the start of the 90s – a groove that's rich and soulful, yet still every bit as sharp as before! The set's straight ahead, and graced with some very youthful energy by a new- ... read moreCD
With Mulgrew Miller on piano and Ira Coleman on bass. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Claude Williamson —
La Fiesta ... CD Interplay/Absord (Japan), 1979. Used ...
$24.99
A trio date with Williamson on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. Tracks include "Love Of The Child", "First Trip", "Black Forest", "Nica's Dream", and "In Your Quiet Place". CD
(Out of print 1995 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Lovely work from pianist Claude Williamson – a player we like so much more in his later years than we did when he first started out in the 50s! Williamson's really got a depth to his keyboard work here – a way of playing a wide range of sounds and colors, yet without ever showing off ... read moreCD
A great little session recorded in New York for the Jazz City label – with Larry Willis on piano, George Mraz on bass, Al Foster on drums, and guest alto from Kenny Garrett! Plus the CD includes an additional bonus track – the Larry Willis original "Ethiopia". CD
The sweet vocals of Nancy join the classic Cannonball quintet for a great set of soul jazz tunes that was one of Capitol's biggest selling jazz sides in the 60s! About half the cuts feature Nancy on vocals – on tunes like "Save Your Love For Me", "Never Will I Marry", ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
An album of mixed vocal and instrumental cuts, some with Nancy in the lead, backed by Shearing's combo, others with Shearing's group alone. The vocal tracks are quite nice jazz ones – and include "On Green Dolphin Street", "Born To Be Blue", "All Night Long", ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
(2004 pressing – with lots of bonus tracks!)
Steve Wilson —
Passages ... CD Stretch, 2000. Used ...
$1.99
Saxophonist Steve Wilson is heard here in a variety of settings, in a variety of modes – some bold and dynamic, as on previous records – some a bit more mellow and restrained! Wilson plays alto, soprano, and flute on the set – sometimes both on the same track – and he also ... read moreCD
Paul Winter with Luiz Bonfa & Roberto Menescal —
Rio ... CD Columbia (Japan), Mid 60s. Used ...
$9.9911.99
This bossa LP on Columbia is pretty good stuff! The record was recorded with some of Brazil's best bossa players – like Luiz Bonfa, Roberto Menescal, and Luiz Eca (of Tamba Trio fame). John Hammond produced the session, so you can be sure it's got the kind of rootsy sound that will make the ... read moreCD
Jerri Winters gets some hip backings here – thanks to help from the Al Belletto Sextet, who almost share the star spotlight on the record as much as Jerri! The combo are perhaps best known for their 50s work on Capitol, but they sound equally great here – stepping out with a tight ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
Jimmy sings with the group of Jay McShann – which features Seldon Powell, Hilton Jefferson, Heywood Henry, and Ray Copeland. Titles include "Jumpin The Blues", "Hootie Blues", "Confessin The Blues", "Froggy Bottom", and "Blue Monday Blues". (Vocalists, Jazz)CD
They're not kidding with the title on this one – as Warren Wolf is a great talent on the vibes, and an artist that we're really beginning to keep an eye on! Wolf's sound is a combination of angular and soulful – so that at one moment he's hitting the vibes with the modern changes of ... read moreCD
Michael Wolff on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Anthony Wonsey —
Thang ... CD Sharp Nine, 2005. Used ...
$4.998.99
With Nat Reeves on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums – plus Eric Alexander's tenor on a few tracks too! CD
Jimmy Woods Sextet —
Conflict ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1963. Used ...
$26.99
An amazing album by the great lost altoist Jimmy Woods! Woods is a key part of the LA postwar jazz scene – with an alto style that's a link between Ornette's modernist tone and the more inside playing of other LA boppers. In a way, he's sort of a soul jazz Anthony Ortega – with the ... read moreCD
Phil Woods on alto sax and clarinet – with Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Nick Brignola on baritone sax, Hal Crook on trombone, Nelson Hill on tenor sax, Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. CD
A great live cooker from Phil Woods – long tracks with those excellent solos he could carve out in the 80s – served up in a quartet with Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums! CD
One of the smartest moves Phil Woods ever made was to move to Paris in 1968 and pick up a European rhythm section that featured George Gruntz, Henri Texier, and Daniel Humair. At the time, the idea of a European rhythm section might have been considered suicide by some folks – but for Woods, ... read moreCD
(Out of print sealed 2003 digipack pressing with a mark through the domestic obi.)
The team of Phil Woods & Gene Quill hit Prestige Records – and get a bit more space to blow than on other sessions of the time! The album's definitely got a quality that lives up to the "with prestige" in the title – a classy, careful sort of sound that's very much the ... read moreCD
Phil Woods on alto and and soprano sax, clarinet, and bass clarinet and Jim McNeely on piano and synthesizer. CD
(Out of print.)
Phil Woods & The DePaul University Jazz Ensemble —
Woodlands ... CD DePaul University, 2004. Used ...
$6.99
Titles include "Una Mas", "Goodbye, Mr. Evans", "Three And One", "Souvenir", and "Backwoods". CD
(Digipak has some wear.)
Phil Woods & The Festival Orchestra —
New Celebration ... CD Chiaroscuro, 2013. Used ...
$7.99
... CD
Phil Woods, Gene Quill, Sahib Shihab, & Hal Stein —
Four Altos ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ...
$19.9924.99
Four altos in perfect formation – a record that captures a young Phil Woods at the height of his powers, and offers a rare non-baritone set from the great Sahib Shihab! The style here is similar to the Prestige tenor blowing sessions of the time – with core rhythms by a trio that ... read moreCD
(OJC pressing.)
Phil Woods, Vincent Herring & Antonio Hart —
Alto Summit ... CD Milestone, 1996. Used ...
$4.99
Antonio Hart, Phil Woods, and Vincent Herring on alto saxophone, Anthony Wonsey on piano, Ruben Rogers on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
One of the best albums ever recorded by the WSQ – a sensitive mix of rhythmic tunes and mellow ballads, played by the group with less agression than on previous releases, but in a way that shows that they're really fitting into the style of the ensemble well. Titles include "Cool ... read moreCD
World Saxophone Quartet —
Experience ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 2003. Used ...
$4.99
David Murray on tenor sax & bass clarinet, Hamiet Bluiett on baritone sax, Oliver Lake on alto & soprano sax & Bgruce Williams on curved soprano & alto saxes. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
World Saxophone Quartet —
Revue ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1980. Used ...
$5.99
With Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, and David Murray on a multitude of saxophones, clarinets – even a bit of flute. Titles include "Ming", "David's Tune", "I Heard That", "Quinn Chapel AME Church", "Affairs Of The Heart", and ... read moreCD
With Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, David Murray, and Oliver Lake – each playing a variety saxophones. Titles include "R&B", "Hearts", "PO In Cairo", "Steppin", and "Ra Ta Ta". CD
(Out of print.)
World Saxophone Quartet —
WSQ ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1981. Used ...
$9.99
Really groundbreaking work from the World Sax Quartet – one of the first, and best, all-horn ensembles! The strength of the album definitely hangs on the backgrounds of the players – Julius Hemphill, Hamiet Bluiett, Oliver Lake, and David Murray – all already key reedmen in left ... read moreCD
A record of incredible beauty from the great Leo Wright – and one that we'd never part with at all! Wright's one of those excellent players from the 60s who never really gets his due – largely because he was always hiding behind larger groups, and because he left the US in the decade ... read moreCD
Richard Wyands —
Half & Half ... CD Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1999. Used ...
$12.99
With Peter Washington on bass & Kenny Washington on drums. CD
(Booklet has a nicked corner and promo sticker adhered.)
Richard Wyands Trio —
Arrival ... CD DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ...
$24.99
Gently lyrical work from pianist Richard Wyands – supported here by Lisle Atkinson on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. Wyands' voice on the piano has always been a bit more subtle than that of his contemporaries, but in a set like this – recorded in the fluid and open DIW style of the ... read moreCD
A slightly more serious session than usual from pianist Yosuke Yamashita – and a record that shows off his tremendous keyboard talents from a completely different perspective than the avant, outside work we usually know! Much of the material here features Yamashita playing solo – ... read moreCD
An incredible album from the man that changed the way the world hears the Hammond! This album was Larry Young's first for Blue Note – and it's a mindblowing batch of tunes that push the organ into realms that had never been heard of in jazz. Young's got a real penchant for a modal groove ... read moreCD
(Out of print 1998 Connoisseur pressing.)
Lester Young —
Blue Lester ... CD Savoy (Japan), Mid 40s. Used ...
$14.9919.99
A great little 15 track CD that compiles some of Lester Young's small combo work for Savoy – featuring backing by players that include Count Basie, Freddie Green, Shadow Wilson, Cozy Cole, Roy Haynes, and Junior Mance. Titles include "June Bug", "Blue Lester", "Blues ... read moreCD
Essential stuff! This set collects all of Pres' studio sessions for Norman Granz and Verve and features John Lewis, Buddy Rich, Nat King Cole, Teddy Wilson, Roy Eldridge, Oscar Peterson, and Barney Kessel. The whole thing is comes in a cool hardbound, accordion fold package and includes a great ... read moreCD
(3" razor mark on back cover, otherwise in great shape.)
Nice small combo work from Lester Young – recorded with the obscure Jessie Drakes on trumpet! Titles include "Lester Warms Up", "Body & Soul", "Up & Atom", "Lester's Blues No 2", and "How High The Moon". CD
Lester Young joins the Oscar Peterson trio – and the result is a classic meeting of the minds from early 50s Verve! Young's tone is tremendous throughout – that sharp-yet-cool style that had such a big influence on other 50s players, and which gets some great support here from Peterson' ... read moreCD
Spiritual keyboard giant Lonnie Liston Smith joins the duo of Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad – and the result is maybe one of the deepest records in this wonderful series! As you can imagine, Lonnie is on keyboards, and delivers some wonderful solos throughout – very much in ... (Deep Funk, Jazz)read moreCD
Todd Yukumoto on saxophone and HyeKyung Lee on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Joe Zawinul & WDR Big Band —
Brown Street ... CD Heads Up, 2005. Used 2 CDs ...
$3.99
Recorded live with Alex Acuna, Nathaniel Townsley, and Victor Bailey. Tracks include "Black Market", "Night Passage", "March Of The Lost Children", "In A Silent Way", and "Fast City". CD
A record that has the legendary keyboardist Joe Zawinul dipping further into the mix of jazz and global elements brought forth by his Syndicate group – served up here with a really unusual mix of elements, and a strong balance between acoustic percussion and electric instrumentation! The ... read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode. Some writing in marker on booklet cover, priced accordingly.)
Denny Zeitlin —
Homecoming ... CD Living Music, 1986. Used ...
$5.99
Features Zeitlin on – with Buster Williams on bass and Matt Wilson on drums! Tracks include "Wishing On The Moon", "Body & Soul", "On The Trail", "Recovery", "ESP", and "On The Trail Again". CD
Just Denny Zeitlin on piano and Charlie Haden on bass! Tracks include "Chairman Mao", "Bird Food", "The Dolphin", "Love For Sale", and "Satellite/How High The Moon". CD
(Out of print.)
Miguel Zenon —
Awake ... CD Marsalis, 2008. Used ...
$4.99
Miguel Zenon on alto saxophone – with Luis Perdomo on piano and Fender Rhodes, Nioka Workman on cello, Hans Glawischnig on bass, and Henry Cole on drums and percussion. CD
A tribute to Ismael Rivera from saxophonist Miguel Zenon. Tracks include "Las Tumbas", "Colobo", "Quitate de La Via, Perico", "Traigo Salsa", and "El Nazareno". CD
Make ours Swedish Style too! This set's one of the best early albums by Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund – one of our favorite singers ever, and one of those rare European lovelies who could sing in English with the best of American vocalists, but who could also pick up on the changes in ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
A spare trio outing from guitarist Attilla Zoller, done with support from Ron Carter on bass and Joe Chambers on drums – and in a groove that nicely slips from mellow straight material one moment to more adventurous tunes the next! The straighter work is oddly some of the most appealing here ... read moreCD
A groundbreaking album, put together by Zorn and a group of downtown New York hipsters, as a fitting hommage to the genius of Ennio Morricone! The track list sticks to mostly the bigger known numbers, and the album's got a darkness that we'd actually say was a bit out of place, considering the ... read moreCD
Features altos John Zorn on the right channel and Tim Berne on the left channel – plus Mark Dresser on bass, and Joey Baron and Michael Vatcher on drums. CD