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Verve, 1965/1968. Used ... $5.99
A strange little record, but a great one too – a posthumous album that took older Wes Montgomery sides and souped them up a bit after his death! The core material here is quartet recordings done in 1965 – Montgomery's guitar in a hip group with Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on ... read more CD
(Cover has light wear.)
Enja, 1974. Used ... $6.99
Sublime solo piano work from Tete Montoliu – a set that takes off from the superb directions he'd hit on his Spanish albums of the 60s – when Tete was emerging as one of the most lyrically fluid pianists on the European scene! That legacy is greatly enhanced here – as Montoliu ... read more CD
James Moody —
At The Jazz Workshop (Cookin The Blues plus bonus tracks) ... CD Chess/Universal, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent live set from James Moody – one that really captures all the creative soulfulness that was part of his genius during the 60s! The set was recorded at the Jazz Workshop in LA, and features a hip group that includes Bernard McKinney on trombone, Musa Kaleem on baritone, Howard ... read more CD
(Booklet appears to be signed by James Moody and inscribed to the previous owner.)
Argo/MCA (Japan), 1956/1957. Used ... $18.99
Pivotal work from James Moody! The record was cut at a time when Moody was completely reinventing himself – shifting from the hard bopper of earlier years, into a sophisticated, slightly exotic player with an interest in mixing many different styles into a unique soul jazz vision. As part ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Moondog —
Moondog – The Viking Of Sixth Avenue ... CD Honest Jons (UK), 1950s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A long-overdue tribute to the legendary Moondog – one of the true visionaries of American music in the 20th Century! Moondog got his starts as a blind musician working the streets of New York at the end of the 40s, but he did so (as you'll note on the cover photo) with a range of unusual ... (Out Sound, Jazz) read more CD
(Jewel case pressing.)
Landmark, 1990. Used ... $5.99
Ralph Moore's a player we always like to keep our ear on, and this album's no exception – a cracklingly soulful batch of tunes played with a razor-sharp quintet, all tied together beautifully with Moore's tenor on top! The date's great proof that rock-solid sessions could still be cut well ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Acoustic Disc, 2004. Used ... $11.99
Tiny Moore on and Jethro Burns on mandolin – with Eldon Shamblin on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums – plus special guest David Grisman on 3 tracks! CD
Blue Note, 2002. Used ... $1.99
A solo set by pianist Jason Moran – but one that's got the intensity of a full group session! We honestly didn't know how we'd respond to this one, but we find the album to be really compelling – a great blend of tunes from sources that include James P Johnson, Arthur Baker, and Muhal ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary, 1986. Used ... $8.99 11.99
A sweet quartet date – with cedar Walton on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
Antilles, 1994. Used ... $8.99
Frank Morgan on alto saxophone, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Ron Carter on bass, and Grady Tate on drums. CD
Telarc, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Frank Morgan on alto saxophone, Cedar Walton on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. CD
Antilles, 1991. Used ... $4.99
With George Cables on piano, David Williams on bass, Lewis Nash on Drums, and Roy Hargrove on trumpet, – plus Abbey Lincoln on guest vocals. CD
Antilles, 1989. Used ... $2.99
Features Ronnie Matthews and George Cables on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Al Foster on drums – plus guest trumpet from Wynton Marsalis. CD
Contemporary/OJC, 1988. Used ... $5.99
Excellent later work from Frank Morgan – the legendary LA altoist who first burned brightly in the bop generation, then came back to make really rich recordings like this! The set's got Frank in some really great company – a hip sextet that features Joe Henderson on tenor, Bobby ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary, 1988. Used ... $6.99
One of Frank Morgan's great comeback records from later years – featuring the leader on alto, with Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Al Foster on drums! CD
Telarc, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Features Frank Morgan on alto – with Rodney Kendrick on piano, Curtis Lundy on bass, and Leroy Williams on drums! CD
(Disc has a promo stamp.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1985. Used ... $11.99
A great date from the later revival years of altoist Frank Morgan – thanks to a warm performance from the Cedar Walton trio! One of the great things about late Morgan is the way in which he's able to really fit himself into different settings – still holding onto his soulful roots, but ... read more CD
(OJC pressing, spine has a cutout notch.)
Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1985. Used ... $9.99 12.99
A great date from the later revival years of altoist Frank Morgan – thanks to a warm performance from the Cedar Walton trio! One of the great things about late Morgan is the way in which he's able to really fit himself into different settings – still holding onto his soulful roots, but ... read more CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Blue Note, 1957. Used ... $4.99
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 CD
Also available Candy (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99(Late 80s pressing. Spine has a small cutout notch.)
Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $5.99
A sock-solid sextet session from the mighty Lee Morgan – recorded for Blue Note at the height of his mid 60s powers, and carried off in a beautiful blend of soul jazz and some slight modern touches! The group here is top-shelf all the way through – Jackie McLean on alto, Hank Mobley on ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $11.99
A really unique album from the great Lee Morgan – a set that features the trumpeter in two different settings, but in a way that really works well together! Most of the album has Lee blowing in a very cool quintet – with Joe Henderson on tenor, McCoy Tyner on piano, Bob Cranshaw on ... read more CD
Also available Delightfulee ... LP 39.99(2007 RVG pressing.)
Lee Morgan —
Gigolo (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $12.99
Tremendous work by Lee Morgan – easily one of his greatest albums, and a soaring session of modal energy that easily rivals the best work of the Impulse era! The album's got a slightly different feel than usual for Blue Note – a sense of freedom, joy, and soaring energy that's totally ... read more CD
(2006 RVG pressing.)
Savoy/Sony (Japan), 1956. Used ... $11.99
One of Lee Morgan's first-ever recordings as a leader, cut way back when he was just a hip teenager from Philly with a bucketful of promise on the trumpet! The session's a crack hard bop date – with an all-star cast that includes Hank Mobley on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Doug Watkins on ... read more CD
(1995 Japanese pressing.)
Blue Note, 1971. Used ... $12.99
Brilliant work throughout – the last studio album ever cut by Lee Morgan, and a mindblowing session that always leaves us wondering how massive he would have become if he hadn't been tragically murdered shortly after it was recorded! The album's a huge change from Morgan's already-great work ... read more CD
(Original 1998 US pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1957. Used ... $19.99
One of the hardest to find of the early Lee Morgan albums on Blue Note – and a very lyrical batch of hardbop tracks, played with a slightly exotic flair! Morgan's group on the date features melodic modernists Benny Golson on tenor and Gigi Gryce on alto sax – both of whom push Morgan ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1960. Used ... $9.99
An undisputed masterpiece by Lee Morgan – and one of the first records in which he shed his straight bop sensibility, and began evolving into a soulful genius for the 60s! The album's got 4 long tracks that all build beautifully – really extended numbers that break the format of some ... read more CD
(2002 RVG pressing.)
Lee Morgan —
Search For The New Land ... CD Blue Note, 1964. Used ... $8.99
A brilliant album that proves that even at the height of his success, Lee Morgan was one of the freest thinkers on Blue Note – always coming up with fresh ideas that continued to grow his talents! The first cut on the album is keep roof of that fact – the title track "Search For ... read more CD
Also available Search For The New Land (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 8.99(Non-RVG edition.)
Blue Note, 1964. Used ... $8.99
A brilliant album that proves that even at the height of his success, Lee Morgan was one of the freest thinkers on Blue Note – always coming up with fresh ideas that continued to grow his talents! The first cut on the album is keep roof of that fact – the title track "Search For ... read more CD
Also available Search For The New Land ... CD 8.99(2003 RVG pressing.)
Lee Morgan —
Sixth Sense (with bonus tracks) ... CD Blue Note, 1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful late work from Lee Morgan! The last five years of Lee's life saw him really stretching out to do some fantastic writing, playing, and leading – and this record stands today as one of the best examples of that period – a pure act of genius, with a sound that really takes off ... read more CD
(Out of print late 90s pressing.)
Lee Morgan —
Taru ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $16.99
Unreleased genius from Lee Morgan – a key session from the later years of his too-short life, but one that wasn't issued until nearly a decade after his death! The sound here is completely sublime – a mix of the best later Morgan modes – soulful, lyrical, and modal – played ... read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Lee Morgan —
Tom Cat (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1964. Used ... $7.99
One of our top 5 favorite Blue Note records of all time – a bold and powerful session from trumpeter Lee Morgan, but one that sat in the vaults for 15 years before release! The session was recorded around the same time as Morgan's hit The Sidewinder (which eclipsed its release at the time) ... read more CD
(Sealed 2006 pressing with a cutout through the case spine.)
Fresh Sound (Spain), 1960. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
A fitting title for this scorching set tracks led by the incomparable Lee Morgan – captured over several dates throughout 1960 at the legendary Birdland club – and backed up by Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers! Nothing but legends on the stage here – with Morgan's trumpet out ... read more CD
Savoy/Atlantic, 1956. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Tracks include-"Budo", "Cattin", "Hank's Shout", "Madeline" and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Roulette, 1960. Used ... $6.99
Two rare sessions originally recorded for a larger collection called The Birdland Story and gathered here under the title Minor Strain. The first set is led by Lee Morgan and features Wayne Shorter on sax, Bobby Timmons on piano, Jimmy Rowser on bass, and Art Taylor on drums. The second half of ... read more CD
(CDr pressing.)
Jroom (Japan), 1976. Used ... $18.99
Ellington numbers all around, played by a great Japanese 70s big band, headed up by Toshio Mori! The sound here would make the late Duke proud – as Mori and the group perform 8 Billy Strayhorn numbers all with just the right mix of ensemble soul and modern touches that made the later ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Tradition (UK), Mid 20s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Rounder, 1938. Used ... $4.99
18 songs. CD
(Out of print. Punch through barcode.)
ITI Records, 1984. Used ... $8.99
With Mosher on alto and flute, Mick Goodrick on guitar, Tom Ranier on piano, Joel Dibartolo on bass, and Peter Donald on drums. CD
(CDr release.)
Paul Motian —
Bill Evans ... CD JMT (Germany), 1990. Used ... $14.99
A tribute to Bill Evans with Joe Lovano on tenor, Bill Frisell on guitar, Marc Johnson on bass, and Paul Motian on drums. CD
Paul Motian —
Tribute ... CD ECM, 1975. Used ... $8.99
A great statement as a leader from drummer Paul Motian – a player that none would have expected to be hitting this territory in the decade before – the start of a great run of records that continued his break from more familiar rhythmic territory! The record's got a very strong ECM ... read more CD
ECM, 2010. Used ... $11.99
A stellar live jazz trio effort led by drummer Paul Motian – and what a trio he leads, with Chris Potter on tenor sax and the always wonderful Jason Moran on piano – one of the better new ECM albums in years! The material was captured in February of '09 at the Village Vanguard, NYC ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Moulder, 1993. Used ... $8.99
With Kelly Sill on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Milestone, 1997. Used ... $3.99
A quartet date with Rich Perry on tenor sax, Cyrus Chesnut on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Al Foster on drums. Tracks include "Mr. Pastorius", "Lisa Marie", "San Felice", "Goodbye Porkpie Hat", and "Strange Blues". CD
(Out of print.)
Milestone, 1995. Used ... $3.99
With Rich Perry on tenor, Richie Beirach on piano, Mraz on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Milestone, 1995. Used ... $3.99
Features George Mraz on bass, Richie Beirach on piano, and Billy Hart on drums. Tracks include "Alice In Wonderland", "Icicles", "Blue In Green", "Haunted Heart", and "Passion Flower". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Jmood, 2016. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Roberto Magris plays piano with Frantisek Uhlir on bass and Jaromir Helesic on drums. CD
Idris Muhammad —
Power Of Soul ... CD Kudu/CTI, 1974. Used ... $4.99
An incredible record from funky drummer Idris Muhammad! Idris is probably known for his funky break work on Blue Note and Prestige records sessions of the late 60s and early 70s – but by the time of this 1974 album, he was really expanding his style, hitting a laidback groove that went way ... read more CD
Also available Power Of Soul ... CD 6.99(2002 pressing.)
Mulatu —
Mochilla Presents Timeless – Mulatu Astatke (CD & DVD) ... CD Mochilla, 2010. Used CD & DVD ... $24.99
The mighty Mulatu Astatke has given us lots of amazing music over the years – key records both home in Ethiopia and here in the US – yet this performance may well be one of his most special, as it unites the legendary musician with a host of giants from the American scene – all in ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Individual performances from the Timeless box set – featuring the performance on CD and DVD! DVD is NTSC coded, Region 0.)
Pacific Jazz, 1952/1953/1957. Used 4 CDs ... $44.99
Fantastic small group sides from Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker – includes three discs worth of material from the original 1952/1953 sessions, the 1957 reunion, plus a fourth disc featuring work with Lee Konitz and with vocalist Annie Ross. 82 tracks total! CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1960. Used Gatefold ... $2.99
A sweet little large group session from Gerry – a bit harder swinging than some of his mid 50s small group work, but still with that mellifluous glide that's the trademark Mulligan sound! Arrangements are by some great talnets – including Al Cohn, Johnny Mandel, and Bob Brookmeyer, who ... read more CD
(Packaged in an oversized gatefold sleeve – in great shape with domestic obi.)
Gambit (Spain), Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
2 great Paris live sets from Gerry Mulligan – with his Concert Jazz Band at L'Olympia in 1960 – followed by a 1962 quartet set at the same venue serving as bonus tracks! The 11 titles on the first CD and the first titles on the second CD are culled from the 1960 set – a tight ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pacific Jazz, 1956. Used ... $2.99
Gerry Mulligan brings the piano back in nicely here – but in a way that still hangs onto all the best modern tones of his earlier Pacific Jazz sessions! The date's a live one – done at Storyville in Boston – but the sound is wonderfully intimate, with Gerry on baritone sax and ... read more CD
(Out of print, traycard artwork has some very faint water damage.)
RTE (France), 1960. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
GRP, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Features Phil Woods on alto saxophone, Dean Johnson on bass, Ron Vincent on drums, John Clark on french horn, John Lewis on piano, Dave Bargeron on trombone, Wallace Roney on trumpet, and Bill Barber on tuba. CD
Random (Argentina), 1974. Used ... $2.99 4.99
A magical meeting of two tremendous talents – saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla – heard here in a rare Italian recording from the 70s! The album's a really unique effort for both musicians – a bit more pensive and thoughtful than some of Piazzolla's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1959. Used ... $1.99
Mulligan always sounds great next to a tenor – especially in the Verve series that has him teamed up with players like Johnny Hodges, Paul Desmond, or Stan Getz. This release, cut with Ben Webster upfront, is one of the best of that series – and features the pair blowing easily and ... read more CD
(1990 Verve/Polygram pressing.)
CTI/Epic (UK), 1975. Used ... $1.99 2.99
A surprisingly wonderful 70s meeting between Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker – recorded live, with sweet electric touches from CTI – in a style that shouldn't work so well, but which really comes off great! The approach is simple – Mulligan and Baker solo in a manner that's a bit ... read more CD
Verve, 1957. Used ... $1.99
A great pairing of two of the coolest jazz talents of the 50s – icy-cool altoist Paul Desmond and warm-toned baritonist Gerry Mulligan! The group here continues the pianoless tradition of some of Mulligan's work of the decade – leaving plenty of room for amazing interplay between the ... read more CD
Mark Murphy & Benny Green —
Dim The Lights ... CD Millennium, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
David Murray —
Black & Black ... CD Sony/Red Baron, 1992. Used ... $7.99
David Murray on tenor, Kirk Lightsey on piano, and Marcus Belgrave on trumpet, Santi Debriano on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. CD
David Murray —
David Murray Big Band ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Murray's fronting a big band led by Butch Morris – a group that sounds a lot better to our ears than most of Morris' own larger groups of the time, possibly because of the style of the recording. The tracks shift mood, tone, and approach with each number – working out references to ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Justin Time (Canada), 1996. Used ... $6.99
Features Hugh Ragin on trumpet, Jamaaladeen Tacuma on bass, Amiri Baraka on vocals and spoken word, and many others! CD
Red Baron, 1993. Used ... $8.99
Hold on to your butts, because if you look past the goofy title this album features one helluva a lineup – with Murray out front on tenor and John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Andrew Cyrille on drums! Tracks include "Eternal Triangle", "Mingus In The Poconos" ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
David Murray —
Jug-A-Lug ... CD DIW (Japan), 1994. Used ... $12.99
David Murray on tenor saxophone and bass clarinet, Olu Dara on cornet, Bobby Broom and Daryl Thompson on guitar, Robert Irving III on synthesizer and organ, Darryl Jones on bass, Toby Williams on drums, and Kahil El'Zabar on percussion. CD
(CONDITION NOTES: Booklet has age spots and traycard has a crease.)
Justin Time (Canada), 2001. Used ... $6.99
David Murray on tenor sax and bass clarinet – with John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Andrew Cyrille. CD
(Out of print.)
David Murray —
Ming ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1980. Used ... $6.99
Beautifully arranged work from David Murray – an important early large group recording, one that really helped point the way to some of his later genius! The session features Murray leading an all-star octet that includes Henry Threadgill on alto, Olu Dara on trumpet, Butch Morris on cornet, ... read more CD
Red Baron, 1993. Used ... $5.99
Features his great group with John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Andrew Cyrille on drums! CD
David Murray —
Shakill's Warrior ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A surprisingly nice album of straight ahead tenor tracks from David Murray – playing here in a quartet with guitarist Stanley Franks, drummer Andrew Cyrille, and the great Don Pullen, who plays organ on the session! The album's not exactly in the classic soul jazz organ/tenor mode – ... read more CD
(Out of print Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
David Murray —
Special Quartet ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... $12.99
A great little session by Murray – recorded at that point in the early 90s when DIW was turning out some especially soulful records! The group on the set features Fred Hopkins on bass, McCoy Tyner on piano, and Elvin Jones on drums – and although you might expect a Coltraney feel from ... read more CD
(Out of print, sealed and includes obi.)
Columbia/DIW, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great little session by Murray – recorded at that point in the early 90s when DIW was turning out some especially soulful records! The group on the set features Fred Hopkins on bass, McCoy Tyner on piano, and Elvin Jones on drums – and although you might expect a Coltraney feel from ... read more CD
Also available Special Quartet ... CD 12.99(Out of print.)
David Murray —
Tip ... CD DIW (Japan), 1994. Used ... $11.99
David Murray on tenor saxophone and bass clarinet, Olu Dara on cornet, Bobby Broom and Daryl Thompson on guitar, Robert Irving IIIon synthesizer and organ, Darryl Jones on bass, Toby Williams on drums, Kahil El'Zabar on percussion and vocals, and G'ra on voice. CD
(Booklet has a few age spots & booklet has a crease.)
Justin Time (Canada), 2006. Used ... $4.99
An ambitious project from David Murray – one that features an expanded string ensemble working with his core quartet – performing a set of original material that includes the long "Pushkin Suite" and some shorter numbers that revel in Murray's own soulful spirit. While the ... read more CD
David Murray Latin Big Band —
Now Is Another Time ... CD Justin Time, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Dang! Does David Murray ever stop re-inventing himself? We think not – and this album is great proof of that fact! The set's a really tasty batch of Latin Jazz numbers – played to perfection by Murray and a host of excellent New York musicians, working together in large group format ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... $34.99
One of the greatest jazz voices on the bass clarinet – save perhaps for the late Eric Dolphy – working here in a wonderful batch of ballads and gentle groovers! The set's quite different from the usual jazz date to bear "ballads" in the title – as David Murray's not ... read more CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
David Murray Quartet —
Long Goodbye – A Tribute To Don Pullen ... CD DIW (Japan), 1996. Used ... $22.99
Features David Murray on tenor, DD Jackson on piano, Santi Debriano on bass, and JT Lewis on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
David Murray Quartet —
Shakill's II ... CD DIW (Japan), 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful beautiful work from David Murray – a follow-up to his initial Shakill's Warrior album, and done in a style that we like even better than the first! Don Pullen is a key part of the set – working here on fluid organ lines that are somewhere between the early Larry Young work on ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi. Booklet has some light age spots.)
DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ... $19.99
David Murray on tenor saxophone, Dave Burrell on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Ralph Peterson Jr. on drums. CD
DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... $14.99
One of the last bold statements made by the Music Revelation Ensemble – recorded at the end of the 80s, but still very much in an angular mode that's somewhere between the Ulmer/Ornette experiments of the 70s, and some of the post-no wave jazz in New York! Neither of those comparisons are a ... read more CD
(Out of print. Booklet has a sticker spot.)
Detroit Music Factory, 2016. Used ... $7.99
Randy Napoleon on guitar, Etienne Charles on trumpet, Rodney Whitaker on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Ted Nash —
Sidewalk Meeting ... CD Arabesque Jazz, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Features Ted Nash on tenor, clarinet, and bass clarinet – with work from Wycliffe Gordon on trombone, and William Schimmel on accordion! CD
Ted Nash Double Quartet —
Rhyme & Reason ... CD Arabesque Jazz, 1999. Used ... $6.99
Ted Nash on tenor sax, clarinet & alto flute, Tomas Ulrich on cello, Ben Allison on double bass, Tim Horner on drums, Frank Kimbrough on piano, Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, Erik Charlston on vibraphone & percussion, Ron Lawrence on viola & Joyce Hammann on violin. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Six Degrees, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Features vocals from Elvis Costello and Debbie Harry. CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1994. Used ... $6.99
Native Colours is Ralph Moore on saxophones, Renee Rosnes on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Billy Drummond on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Used ... $2.99
A heavy bop classic – nearly all of Fats' recordings for Savoy, compiled on a single CD! CD
Ben Neill —
Goldbug ... CD Antilles, 1998. Used ... $1.99
Features DJ Spooky on "Lookinglast" and three bonus remixes. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $12.99
One of the first larger concept albums from Oliver Nelson – and a set that really marked a strong step forward as a jazz arranger! The album is one long suite – as you might guess from the title – with righteous themes that deal not just with rising independence in postwar Africa ... read more CD
Impulse/MCA, 1961. Used ... $2.99
One of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this album ... read more CD
(MCA pressing.)
Prestige/Enlightenment (UK), 1959/1960/1961/1962. Used 4 CDs ... $16.99
Includes the albums Meet Oliver Nelson, Taking Care Of Business, Screamin' The Blues, Soul Battle, Blues & The Abstract Blues, Straight Ahead, Main Stem, and Afro-American Sketches. CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse/MCA, 1963. Used ... $2.99
Oliver Nelson's follow-up to his classic Blues & The Abstract Truth session for Impulse – and like that one, a tremendous little album – filled with deep tones and wonderful colors in sound! The group here's a bit larger than before – an ensemble that includes Phil Woods on ... read more CD
(Out of print, MCA pressing with a small cutout hole through booklet and tray card.)
New Jazz/Prestige/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... $18.99
Oliver Nelson is definitely taking care of business here – thanks to some key help from the great Lem Winchester on vibes, and a young Johnny Hammond Smith on organ! The pair bring a mighty deep groove to the record – which gives Nelson a chance to show off some of the deeper tones on ... read more CD
(Out of print, name in pen on CD.)
Criss Cross (Holland), 1990. Used ... $24.99
Steve Nelson on vibraphone, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Tony Reedus on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through booklet and small promotional sticker on booklet and CD.)
Outside In, 2023. Used ... $6.99
Maybe the strongest statement so far as a leader by Javier Nero – a larger group recording that really bristles with energy – full of all sorts of fantastic twists and turns amidst a set of original compositions by Nero, all every bit as soulful as you might guess from the album's title! ... read more CD
Also available Kemet – The Black Land ... CD 8.99(Penmark through barcode.)
Sea Breeze, Early 80s. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Nestico plays with big band, with featured soloists including Eugene Amaro, Ed Bickert, Guido Basso, Jimmy Dale, Dave Young, Jerry Toth, Dave Woods, Ian McDougall, Jerry Johnson, and Bruce Harvey. CD
New Air with Cassandra Wilson —
Air Show No 1 ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1986. Used ... $11.99
Henry Threadgill on alto and tenor, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Pheeroan Aklaff on percussion – plus vocals from Cassandra Wilson! CD
King Jazz (Switzerland), 1923/1924. Used ... $5.99
Titles include "Mr. Jelly Lord", "Milenberg Joys", "Clarinet Marmalade", "Riverboat Shuffle", "Tiger Rag", "Lazy Daddy", and "Tia Juana" – 25 tracks total. CD
System Dialing, 2009/2014. Used ... $9.99 11.99
A one-off project recorded back in 2009 with Ornette Coleman on alto sax! CD
(2014 release in a slim paper sleeve. Cover is nice but has light crease in one corner.)
New York Art Quartet —
New York Art Quartet ... CD ESP, 1965. Used ... $9.99
One of our favorite albums ever on the legendary ESP label – and a key session in the best "new thing" mode of the 60s! The New York Art Quartet were a short lived collaboration between trombonist Roswell Rudd, saxophonist John Tchicai, bassist Lewis Worrell, and percussionist ... read more CD
ESP, 1964. Used ... $9.99 14.99
One of our favorite albums ever on the legendary ESP label – and a key session in the best "new thing" mode of the 60s! The New York Art Quartet were a short lived collaboration between trombonist Roswell Rudd, saxophonist John Tchicai, bassist Lewis Worrell, and percussionist ... read more CD
(Remastered digipak pressing.)
D Musica (Japan), 2013. Used ... $9.99 14.99
Tim Armacost on saxophone, David Berkman on piano, Daiki Yasukagawa on bass, and Gene Jackson on drums. Titles include "Nefertiti", "Giant Steps", "Sweet And Lovely", and the original "Hidden Fondness". CD
(Out of print.)
Phineas Newborn —
Harlem Blues ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A later issue of material recorded in the late 60s by Phineas for Contempoary – tunes from the sessions for the album Please Send Me Someone To Love, but which didn't make the cut at the time – and are here issued a decade after the original recordings! The group on the set features ... read more CD
