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Nagel Heyer (Germany), 2007. Used ... $8.99
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.)
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.)
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
Also available Jesup Wagon (with bonus download) ... LP 22.99(Penmark through barcode.)
John Lewis —
Evolution II ... CD Atlantic, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
John Lewis on piano, Howard Collins and Harold Alden on guitar, Marc Johnson and George Mraz on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. CD
Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used ... $1.99
Ramsey Lewis on piano, Christopher White, Cleveland Eaton, and Eldee Young on bass, Maurice White and Red Holt on drums, and Eldee Young on cello. 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
(Rear case has 2 small cutout holes.)
Argo/MCA (Japan), 1962. Used ... $18.99
One of the most unique albums from Ramsey Lewis' early years at Chess Records – a spare set of bossa groovers that has the Lewis trio with Eldee Young and Redd Holt augmented by added Brazilian percussion and guitar! The sound is spare, sharp, and soulful – and the record's one of the ... read more CD
(Out of print 20bit K2 pressing, includes obi.)
Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1986. Used ... $13.99 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
Abbey Lincoln —
Over The Years ... CD Universal, 2000. Used ... $5.99
Great later work from Abbey Lincoln – music from that time when she's found just the right setting for the magnificent instrument that was her maturing voice! Abbey always had one of the most distinct styles of any jazz singer around – but in later years, the slight rasp that came in ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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
Candid (Germany), 1961. Used ... $6.99
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 (Pre-barcode pressing, manufactured in West Germany.)
Out Front! ... LP 29.99
Out Front! ... LP 25.99
Charles Lloyd —
All My Relations ... CD ECM/BMG, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Charles Lloyd on saxophone, flute and Chinese oboe, Bob Stenson on piano, Anders Jormin on double bass, and Billy Hart on drums. CD
Charles Lloyd —
Canto ... CD ECM (Germany), 1997. Used ... $8.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone and Tibetan oboe, Bobo Stenson on piano, Anders Jormin on double bass, and Bill Hart on drums. CD
(Slipcover has some light wear.)
Charles Lloyd —
Dream Weaver (Japanese pressing) ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A classic set from reedman Charles Lloyd – a set that really pushes forward all the experiments he'd begun in the Chico Hamilton group – and shows a bold move forward for rhythms in 60s jazz! The tracks are long, and spiral out wonderfully – but in ways that are different than ... read more CD
(2012 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Atlantic (Japan), 1966. Used ... $11.99
A famous album – and for good reason too! The set's something of a landmark in spiritual jazz from the 60s – and it features a classic live performance from Charles Lloyd, recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival – almost as a distillation and popularization of ideas that were ... read more CD
Also available Forest Flower/(1990 Japanese release. Sealed, with cutout notch through spine)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1966/1968. Used ... $6.99 11.99
A famous album – but for good reason! The set's something of a landmark in spiritual jazz from the 60s – and it features a classic live performance from Charles Lloyd, recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival – almost as a distillation and popularization of ideas that were brewing ... read more CD
Also available Forest Flower – Charles Lloyd At Monterey (Japanese pressing) ... CD 11.99(1994 pressing.)
ECM, 2004. Used ... $5.99
Features Charles Lloyd on reeds, flutes, piano, and percussion – with additional percussion from Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
ECM, 2001. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Charles Lloyd plays tenor and alto saxophone, bass, alto and C flute, piano, taragato, Tibetan oboe, percussion, and maracas – accompanied by =Billy Higgins on drums, guitar, guimbri, strings, percussion, and vocals. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
No Label, 2015. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Features Mark Turner on tenor sax. CD
Tao Forms, 2023. Used ... $6.99
A stunning set from bassist Brandon Lopez – a younger player, but one who's already becoming a real standout for solo performances like this – working at a level that's completely breathtaking, and which seems to unlock all these new elements and sound in this once-familiar instrument! ... read more CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Creative Source, 2005. Used ... $8.99
Kai Fagaschinski on Clarinet and Klaus Filip on electronics. CD
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $0.99
Features Joe Lovano, Ralph Lalama, George Garzone, Steve Slagle, and Gary Smulyan on saxophones – plus Conrad Herwig on trombone, Tim Hagans on trumpet, John Hicks on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass,and Lewis Nash on drums. CD
Blue Note, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Joe Lovano meets up with band leader Manny Albam for a trip through the Sinatra songbook. Tracks include "Imagination", "In Other Words", "One For My Baby", and "Someone To Watch Over Me". CD
Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Joe Lovano on saxophones, Michel Petrucciani on piano, Dave Holland on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums! CD
Joe Lovano —
On This Day At The Vanguard ... CD Blue Note, 2003. Used ... $2.99
A strong outing from the Joe Lovano nonet – recorded live at the Village Vanguard, with the feel of other classic work recorded in the legendary club! The album's stepped in traditions of large group work of the 50s and 60s – albums by artists like Tadd Dameron, Dizzy Gillespie, and ... read more CD
(Mark through barcode and promotional stamp on disc.)
Blue Note, 1993. Used ... $2.99
Joe Lovano blows tenor, soprano, alto, and wood flute – with Judi Silvano on voice, Tim Hagans on trumpet, Kenny Werner on piano, Steve Swallow on electric bass, Charlie Haden on acoustic bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
ESP, 1980s/1990s/2000s/2010s. Used 8 CDs ... $59.99
An incredible legacy of jazz – one that's certainly as disconnected as promised by the title, but which stands as a much-needed look at the many-sided talents of tenorist Allen Lowe! The set's on ESP Records, but often has sounds that are somewhat straight ahead – although often in a ... read more CD
Chien Chien Lu, 2023. Used ... $9.99
The boldest set so far from up-and-coming vibist Chien Chien Lu – a set that's got a deeper feel and darker energy than some of her previous records – thanks in part to key use of the great Jeremy Pelt on trumpet! The album features a piano-less quartet – with Richie Goods on ... read more CD
Gary Lucas —
Gods & Monsters ... CD Enemy, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes the songs "Glo-Worm", "Skin The Rabbit", "Poison Tree", "Jack Johnson/Ghostrider", "Whip Named Lash", "Fool's Cap", "Astronomy Domine", "The Brain From Planet Eros", "Dream Of A Russian Princess", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Summit, 2021. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Features Brandon cooper on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Hiltner and Paul Vornhagen on reeds, Sam Clark on guitar, Keaton Royer on piano, Jeff Dalton on bass, Jon Krosnick on drums, and Olman Piedra and Aron Kaufman on percussion. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Decca/GRP, Mid 30s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Dan Grissom, Jimmie Lunceford, Laforet Dent, and Willie Smith on alto saxophone, Earl Carruthers on baritone saxophone, Joe Thomas on tenor saxophone, Eddie Durham, Elmer Crumbley, Henry Wells, and Russell Bowles on trombone, Eddie Tompkins, Paul Webster, Sy Oliver, and Tommy Stevenson on ... read more CD
Criss Cross (UK), 1986. Used ... $9.99
A great lineup – with tenor from Ralph Moore and piano from Kirk Lightsey! CD
M-Base Collective —
Flashback On M-Base ... CD JMT (Germany), 1993. Used ... $3.99
Steve Coleman and Greg Osby on saxophones, Robin Eubanks on trombone, and Cassandra Wilson on vocals. CD
(Out of print.)
Harold Mabern —
Few Miles From Memphis/Prestige, 1968/1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A tremendous set of soul jazz piano work – and two of the strongest 60s albums as a leader from pianist Harold Mabern! At the time of these records, Mabern had been lending his talents to a variety of artists in a variety of scenes – including the Chicago soulbop recordings of the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
DIW/Columbia, 1989. Used ... $11.99
A straight street, but a great street – as Harold Mabern returns to full force in this lovely set of trio tracks! The set's one of the best of any of Mabern's early 90s sessions for DIW Records – a very strong outing with Ron Carter on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums – served up ... read more CD
(1991 pressing.)
Sackville (Canada), 1992. Used ... $15.99
Harold Mabern on piano & Kieran Overs on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Doug MacDonald Trio —
Edwin Alley ... CD DMAC, 2023. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Doug MacDonald on guitar, with Mike Flick on bass and Kendall Kay on drums. CD
Abstract Logix, 2008. Used ... $4.99
Alex Machacek on guitar, Jeff Sipe on drums and Neal Fountain on bass. CD
Act (Germany), 2015. Used ... $6.99
Features Rudresh Mahanthappa on alto – plus Adam O'Darrill on trumpet, Matt Mitchell on piano, Francois Moutin on bass, and Rudy Royston on drums – performing a set of original tunes, all based on pieces or solos by Charlie Parker. CD
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Between Nothingness & Eternity ... CD Columbia, 1973. Used ... $3.99
There's a pretty big space between Nothingness & Eternity – but Mahavishnu Orchestra manage to fill most of it up with their hard-jamming approach! The style here is a bit different than the group's initial albums – as the record's a live one, and features some very long tracks ... read more CD
Sony/Columbia, 1973. Used ... $3.99
Amazing lost work from the Mahvishnu Orchestra – a previously-unreleased studio session from 1973, one that features John McLaughlin and the group working in some beautifully tripped-out territory! The lineup features McLaughlin on a variety of guitars – plus Jerry Goodman on electric ... read more CD
NYC, 1997. Used ... $4.99
With George Garzone on sax, Marc Johnson on bass and Peter Erskine on drums. CD
Reservoir, 1997. Used ... $3.99
Features Dennis Irwin on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. CD
Chicago Sessions, 2009. Used ... $4.99
A nicely intimate session from saxophonist Pat Mallinger – a set of spare duets with pianist Dan Trudell, and a perfect setting for Pat to really stretch out on his solos! Over the years, Mallinger's developed a wonderfully sensitive way with his horns – which in this case include ... read more CD
(Digipak has light wear.)
Enja (Germany), 1995. Used ... $9.99
A really wonderful setting for the piano of Junior Mance – not a trio date, but a live session with a quartet – and one that features some very strong contributions from Houston Person on tenor! The vibe is almost more like some of Person's records of the time, but handled with a bit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Junior Mance —
Harlem Lullaby ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1967. Used ... $18.99
Popular soul jazz piano work from Junior Mance – who's playing here in a semi-traditional style that fits the evocative title of the album. Most of the cuts feature Mance in a trio – wither with Gene Taylor or Bob Cunningham on bass, and Ray Lucas or Alan Dawson on drums. There's two ... read more CD
(Out of print Japanese HDCD pressing, includes obi.)
Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... $13.99
Trio side with Bob Cranshaw and Mickey Roker. Soul jazz piano stuff, with a few nice originals like "Cracklin" and "Down the Line". CD
(Out of print 1998 OJC pressing.)
Thirsty Ear, 2000. Used ... $6.99
Mat Maneri on violin, Craig Taborn on piano, William Parker on bass, and Gerald Cleaver on drums. CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Albert Mangelsdorff & Reto Weber Percussion Orchestra —
Live In Montreux ... CD Double Moon (Germany), 1999. Used ... $9.99
Includes the songs "The First Step", "On The Road Again", "Looking Back", "Remember", "Togetherness", "Bone Blue", and "Landscapes". CD
(Out of print.)
Sweet Basil (Japan), 1991. Used ... $13.99
A wonderful set from this mighty ensemble – a record that opens up immediately in a range of complex colors and tones, yet all with a quality that still manages to swing throughout! That balance is part of the real strengths of pianist/arranger David Matthews at this point in his career ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Manhattan Jazz Quintet —
Autumn Leaves ... CD King (Japan), 1985. Used ... $18.99
A standard-setting record from the Manhattan Jazz Quintet – that strong return to acoustic modes that made the combo such a breath of fresh air in the 80s – at a time when so few jazz groups were content to just focus on doing their thing! The head genius here is pianist David Matthews ... read more CD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Sweet Basil (Japan), 1995. Used ... $11.99 16.99
The "voice" here is great – a strong assemblage of the trumpet of Lew Soloff, tenor of George Young, piano of David Matthews, bass of Charnett Moffett, and drums of Victor Lewis! Lewis is an especially nice addition to the mix – a fresh Manhattan Jazz Quintet drummer for the ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Chesky, 1990. Used ... $9.99
Features Herbie Mann on flute, Romero Lubambo on guitar, Eduardo Simon and Mark Soskin on piano, Paul Socolow on bass, Ricky Sebastian on drums, and Cafe on percussion. Tracks include "Anima", "Pao E Poesia", "Aparecida", "Gabriela's Song", and "Choro ... read more CD
(Hybrid SACD pressing – works on regular players too!)
Herbie Mann —
Herbie Mann Live At Newport ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the grooviest 60s live albums from Herbie Mann – done in a style that's a bit different from the rest! Herbie cut many successful live albums for Atlantic, most of them with a hard wailing soul jazz groove – but this one's a nice batch of mellower bossa tunes, played at the ... read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Herbie Mann —
Herbie Mann Returns To The Village Gate ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A sweet early 60s set by Herbie Mann! After cutting a very successful side at the Gate in 1962, Herbie returns with an even broader approach to the groove – working here with players that include Ahmed Abdul-Malik, Dave Pike, Ray Mantilla, and Ray Barretto, on a set of long tracks that have ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Herbie Mann —
Monday Night At The Village Gate ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1966. Used ... $19.99
Herbie makes one more trip back to the Village Gate – site of some of his most successful live recordings of the 60s, and a place where he always feels at home with a Latiny groove! But somehow, this album's even better than before – and has a hard Latin feel throughout, thanks to an ... read more CD
(Out of print 2012 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Atlantic, 1966. Used ... $6.99 11.99
Although Herbie and Joao are listed together in the artist credits together for the record, they don't really play together on the record – as did Joao and Stan Getz on their album together. Instead, they trade off tracks of bossa nova material, recorded with Jobim in Rio – Joao's by ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
(1998 digipack pressing.)
Impulse/GRP, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A surprisingly great Shelly Manne album from the early 60s – one that follows a format that has Shelly playing in duo format ("2"), trio ("3"), and quartet ("4") – hence the title! The duo track is incredible – a spare duet with Coleman Hawkins ... read more CD
(1994 MCA/GRP jewel case pressing. Mark through barcode.)
Concord, 1976. Used ... $6.99
A mid 70s west coast bop side, from a few players who had faded a bit from their prime, but are still playing with a lot of energy and freshness. The treat for us is Frank Strozier on alto and flute, joined by Conte Condoli on trumpet up front, while Monty Budwig and Mike Wofford round out the ... read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Shelly Manne —
Steps To The Desert – Modern Jazz Versions Of Favorite Jewish & Israeli Songs (aka My Son The Jazz Drummer) ... CD Contemporary, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Great stuff – and one of the stranger examples of a very short-lived jazz trend – the "jazz meets folk" style that appeared on a handful of albums in the early 60s! The set features Shelly Manne exploring his Jewish heritage on a host of Israeli and Jewish folk tunes, played ... read more CD
(Out of print. Cutout notch through spine.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... $2.99
A stunning hardbop set from drummer Shelly Manne – a player most folks associate with more arranged jazz, or cooler modes of the LA scene of the 50s – but a player who was already starting to open up and forge new roads by the end of that decade! Shelly became a surprising proponent of ... read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Soultrane, 2022. Used ... $8.99
Mark Mantel on percussion and electronics. CD
(Limited pressing of 75 CDr copies in a nice handmade sleeve.)
Michael Marcus —
Sunwheels ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 2001. Used ... $6.99
Michael Marcus on saxophone, Rahn Burton on organ, Nasheet Waits on drums, and Carlos Patato Valdes on congas. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Lipstick (Germany), 1993. Used ... $7.99
Charlie Mariano on alto and soprano sax, Jasper Van't Hof on grand piano and synthesizer, and Marilyn Mazur on drums and percussion. CD
Niromi, 2012. Used ... $2.99
Titles include "Soul Serenade", "Listen Here", "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", "Jubilation", and "Better Days Ahead". CD
CBS, 1990. Used ... $1.99
With Kenny Kirkland on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, and Jeff 'Tain' Watts on drums. CD
Blue Note, 1990. Used ... $2.99
Ellis Marsalis on piano, Bob 'Rizzy' Hurst on bass, and Jeff 'Tain' Watts on drums. Titles include "Syndrome", "Emily", "Little Niles", "Moment Alone", and "The Garden". CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Columbia, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Features Ellis Marsalis on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Tracks include "Never Let Me Go", "Swinging At Heaven", "This Can't Be Love", "Sweet Georgia Brown", and "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans". CD
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $3.99
Ellis Marsalis on piano, Jason Marsalis on drums, Roland Guerin, and Bill Huntington on bass. CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Black Codes – Notes From The Underground ... CD Columbia, 1985. Used ... $3.99
Players include Branford on soprano and tenor, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Charnett Moffett on bass, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums – and titles include "Black Codes", "For Week Folks", "Chambers Of Tain", "Aural Oasis", and "Delfeayo's Dilemma". CD
Also available Black Codes – Notes From The Underground ... LP 9.99
Columbia, 1995. Used 3 CDs ... $8.99
Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Printup, Riley Mullins, Roger Ingram, Russell Gunn, Ryan Kisor, and Seneca Black on trumpet, Wess Anderson on clarinet, alto and soprano saxophone, James Carter on clarinet, bass clarinet, and baritone saxophone, Victor Goines on clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophone and ... read more CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Columbia, 1993. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
A nice little take on the "city symphony" mode that was big in American music a few decades back – served up by the Wynton Marsalis Septet of the early 90s, with decidedly modern touches! The double-length album's a three-tiered affair – with part one standing out as Wynton's ... read more CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Hot House Flowers ... CD Columbia, 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Kent Jordan on flute, and Ron Carter on bass. Titles include "Melancholia", "Lazy Afternoon", "Stardust", and "For All We Know. CD
Also available Hot House Flowers ... LP 3.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1986. Used ... $1.99
Wynton Marsalis is working in lean quartet formation here – no sax from brother Branford, whose own star was rising – and instead lots more room to really stretch out on his own languid lines on trumpet! The rest of the quartet features Marcus Roberts on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, ... read more CD
(80s pressing.)
Blue Note, 2004. Used ... $3.99
With Carlos Henriquez on bass, Ali Jackson on drums, and Eric Lewis on piano. CD
Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1989. Used ... $1.99
A bit more of a high concept album than some of Wynton Marsalis' previous efforts – a set with a few more added horns on side one, and an extended suite on side two! The work definitely shows Wynton's increasing concern with jazz history – his desire to embrace, and sometimes represent ... read more CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Standard Time Vol 2 – Intimacy Calling ... CD Columbia, Late 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Wes Anderson on alto sax, Todd Williams on tenor sax, Marcus Roberts on piano, Reginald Veal and Robert Hurst on bass, and Herlin Riley and Jeff Watts on drums. CD
Wynton Marsalis & Ellis Marsalis —
Joe Cool's Blues ... CD Columbia, 1994. Used ... $0.99
A mix of new material and Peanuts classics performed by the Wynton Marsalis Septet – featuring Eric Reed, Wycliffe Gordon, and Wessell Anderson – and a smaller piano trio led by Ellis Marsalis. CD
(Out of print and sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Blue Engine, 2015. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
Tracks include "Inaki's Decision", "Dali", "Braggin' In Brass", "Limbo Jazz", "Symphony In Riffs", and "Spring Yaounde". 16 tracks total. CD
(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ... $19.99
Genius, pure genius – and one of the few key sides by Warne Marsh as a leader! The album follows on Marsh's appearance with Lee Konitz on an earlier Atlantic album, but it really breaks free from the Konitz mode – and has an open, laidback sound that is instantly captivating – ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... $6.99
One of the greatest 50s showcases for the tenor talents of Warne Marsh – a deceptively understated album that captures Warne at his most fluid and creative point! The setting is a quartet – with Ronnie Ball on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Stan Levey on drums – and Marsh is ... read more CD
(Tray card has a light stain in one corner.)
Sabu Martinez —
Palo Congo ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most unique sessions ever cut for Blue Note – an album of very rootsy Afro-Cuban jamming, led by percussionist Sabu Martinez – and a date that's even rawer and less jazz-based than some of the other percussion-heavy records for the label! The music on the album's comprised ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
(1999 CD pressing.)
Muse, 1994. Used ... $5.99
Later work from Pat Martino, but a set that shows that the guitarist has lost none of his fire over the years! The set's done with a relatively freewheeling sound – not free, but open, as Martino spirals out wonderfully with some very creative solo lines – often quite extended, and ... read more CD
Blue Note, 2006. Used ... $2.99
Pat Martino on guitar, David Kikoski on piano, John Patitucci on bass, Scott Allan Robinson on drums, and Daniel Sadownick on percussion. Titles include "Four On Six", "Groove Yard", "Road Song", "If I Should Lose You", and "Full House". CD
(Promo sticker on traycard and disc.)
Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ... $11.99
An excellent album from guitarist Pat Martino – caught here at a key point when he was breaking out of his earlier soul jazz roots, and going for a more complicated style that showed he was picking up a lot of spiritual influences from the Coltrane generation. The record's got a core group ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2003. Used ... $5.99
Angular and modern work from guitarist Pat Martino – working here in a field of dark tones and colors that recalls some of his best moments of the 70s! The album's got Pat playing with a quintet that includes Joe Lovano, Gonzalo Rubacalba, Christian McBride, and Lewis Nash – and the ... read more CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
High Note, 2011. Used ... $4.99
A sweet live set from guitarist Pat Martino – recorded with a nice gritty feel, and just the right blend of organ and tenor that Pat would get on his Prestige Records dates of the 60s! The tracks are all nice and long, with the kind of open, freewheeling energy that we love back in the 60s ... read more CD
Mary, Early 2000s. Used ... $11.99
Features Geri Allen on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Billy Hart on drums and Andrew Cyrille on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
Delmark/P-Vine (Japan), 1996. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Zane Massey on tenor saxophone, Hideiji Taninaka on bass, Sadiq M Abdu Shahid on drums, and Denton Darien on piano. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Prestige/New Jazz, 1961/1963. Used ... $8.99
2 lost sides of soul jazz – both of them rare gems on vinyl, and back-to-back here in one nicely priced CD package! Doin The Thang is an excellent bit of lost soul jazz piano work – featuring the highly underrated Ronnie Mathews, with a quartet that includes Freddie Hubbard on trumpet ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Baystate (Japan), 1978. Used ... $14.99
One of the only 70s sessions cut as a leader by pianist Art Matthews – and sweet little set that's overflowing with soul! The tracks are long and freely flowing – somewhat righteous, but never too far out – and mostly in a style that's inspired by McCoy Tyner, but which also ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Cryptogramopone, 2006. Used ... $6.99
Maupin plays bass clarinet, tenor and soprano saxes, alto flute, and piano, and is accompanied by Darek Oleszkiewica on bass, Michael Stephans on drums and percussionist Daryl Munyungo Jackson. 14 numbers in all, including "Neophilia 2006", "Walter Bishop Jr", "Level ... read more CD
Bloomdido (France), 1991. Used ... $16.99
Features Alain Jean Marie on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Mawja —
Studio One ... CD Al Maslakh (Lebanon), 2008. Used ... $9.99
Mazen Kerbaj on trumpet, Michael Bullock on contrabass, and Vic Rawlings on cello. CD
(Out of print, limited numbered edition of 500 copies.)
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band —
Sweet Early Years/Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Maxwells Damon —
Stille Post ... CD Fringes (Italy), 2004. Used ... $3.99
Time Life, Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
28 classic big band songs re-recorded by Billy May. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Yellow House, 2023. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Basin Street, 2011. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Ellis Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Los Hombres Calientes, Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, and Cyril Neville. CD
