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Great early work from arranger Manny Album -- Manny's entry in RCA's Jazz Workshop series -- a set of tunes that are shorter, and arguably a bit more modern than some of his later work -- tracks done definitely in that Jazz Workshop blend of west coast cool and east coast modern -- with players... read more

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Two jazz funk classics -- the ubiquitous title tracks to one of the Crusaders' most commercially successful LPs, featuring vocals by Randy Crawford, and a timeless cut that we never tire of, and the flip, a smooth jazzed out mid tempo cut, with a great propulsive beat underneath.... read more

Quite an unusual record -- a jazz single, issued by Capitol in the 50s -- and billed as part of a "collector's item series" on the cover! The single features Ferguson's trumpet with the Stan Kenton band -- and comes in a very cool-looking duo-tone sleeve with cover art.... read more

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A free little 45 -- two sides of improvised jazz from the team of drummer Frank Rosaly and tenorist Keefe Jackson! There's a gritty edge to "Word Made Fresh" -- a tune that almost feels like some lost session take from the ESP generation of the 60s, given Jackson's raw tenor, blown with... read more

American titles, but some very groovy tunes from Germany -- rare sound library work from Rolf Kuhn, and a fair bit funkier than music we normally hear from him! "Brooklyn Bridge" is a romping tune that has angular reeds setting an edge alongside heavy Hammond and skittish drums -- really... read more

Byard Lancaster takes on John Coltrane -- on two tracks with a very different feel! "Blue Train" is an unusual reading of Trane's classic track -- one that features Lancaster's sax echoing the original groove, over some slightly funky backings that slink along with a bit of soul. There's... read more

Two great grooves from Byard Lancaster -- a bit funkier than his usual work! "Us" has some monster drums from Steve McCall and a really great bassline too -- one that jumps and romps along nicely, and provides a perfect space for Byard's great reedwork! "Just Test" has a... read more

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Lots of Hammond on this one from the start -- leaping out with the rhythms, then really taking off right away -- cooking up the upbeat groover with a sweet 60s mod feel! "Drummore" has lots more drums -- breaking with a nice funky sound underneath the tune's heavy wah wah guitar, and... read more

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With Herbie Mann on flute and Walt Bolden on drums.... read more

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Very groovy bossa from 60s Japan -- a set put together by guitarist Shungo Sawada, who's joined on the record by two lovely female singers! The vocalists have a wordless style that's nice and breezy -- fitting in perfectly next to Shungo's swinging lead, and the quintet's mix of flute lines and... read more