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Columbia/Sony (France), Late 1950s. Used ... $3.99
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
Also available Hottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD 3.99
Columbia, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
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
Also available Hottest New Group In Jazz ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Impulse, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99
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)
Lan Xang —
Hidden Gardens ... CD Naxos, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Donny McCaslin on tenor and soprano saxophone, flute, Tunisian horn, and percussion, David Binney on alto saxophone, clarinet and live samples, Scott Colley on bass and percussion, and Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Harold Land —
Jazz At The Cellar 1958 ... CD Lonehill (Spain), 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rare late 50s live date from saxophonist Harold Land – released here for the first time ever! But the set's not as noteworthy for the rarity of the date as it is for the strength of the group – an amazing quartet of modernists that includes Elmo Hope on piano, Scott LaFaro on bass, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Audiophile, 2000. Used ... $9.99
Harold Land on tenor sax, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums! CD
Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $3.99 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
Adam Larson —
Selective Amnesia ... CD Inner Circle, 2015. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Ubuntu (Netherlands), 2023. Used ... $6.99
With Jonathan Thomas on drums. CD
Wicklow, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Produced and arranged by Bill Laswell. CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Yusef Lateef —
Blue Yusef Lateef ... CD Atlantic/Label M, 1968. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
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.)
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
Also available Psychicemotus (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(2005 digipak pressing – in great shape with the Impulse obi!)
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
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
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.)
Andy Laverne —
Metropolis ... CD ALV, 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
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.)
Josh Lawrence —
Triptych ... CD Posi-Tone, 2019. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
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
Also available In The Beginning (remastered edition) ... CD 9.99(1997 digipak pressing.)
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
Also available In The Beginning ... CD 6.99(2011 remastered edition in a gatefold sleeve.)
Ubiquity, 2000. Used ... $2.99
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
Joelle Leandre & Jerome Bourdellon —
Evidence ... 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
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.)
Sorienaite (South Korea), 2024. Used ... $4.99
With Steve Wilson on saxophone. CD
(CDr release packaged in a nice LP style sleeve.)
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.)
PI Records, 2008. Used ... $4.99
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Discipline Global Mobile/Canyon (Japan), 1996. Used ... $6.99 9.99
With Brian Yamakoshi on koto on two tracks. CD
(Out of print, 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.)
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
Atlantic, 1956. Used ... $6.99
We would gladly trade every other John Lewis album for a copy of this album – because the album's a treasure all the way through – and a really unique set, with a really unique feel! The session features Lewis' piano in the company of a hip French group that includes Sasha Distel on ... read more CD
(1999 Koch Jazz pressing.)
Mel Lewis —
Naturally ... CD Telarc, 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Ramsey Lewis —
Greatest Hits ... 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
Ramsey Lewis —
Songs 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
(Rear case has 2 small cutout holes.)
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
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
Booker Little —
Booker Little & Friend (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic sextet session recorded in 1961, shortly before Booker Little's death – and filled with all the promise and power he ever packed into his playing! There's a sharp, angular groove to many of the numbers here – that mix of modern and hardbop that was cresting best in the ... read more CD
(2001 Japanese pressing with 2 bonus tracks.)
Booker Little —
Complete Quartet Recordings ... CD Jazz Plot, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Include the songs "Opening Statement", "Minor Sweet", "Bee Tee's Minor Plea", "Life's A Little Blue", "The Grand Valse", "Who Can I Turn To", "My Old Flame (Take 1 Stereo)", "My Old Flame (Take 2 Mono)", "Sweet And ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1966/1968. Used ... $8.99
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
(1994 pressing.)
Charles Lloyd —
Jumping The Creek ... CD ECM (Germany), 2005. Used ... $9.99
Charles Lloyd on reeds, Geri Allen on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, and Eric Harland on drums and percussion. CD
Charles Lloyd —
Sangam ... CD ECM, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Charles Lloyd on reeds, flutes, piano, and percussion – with additional percussion from Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland. CD
(Hype sticker on back page of booklet.)
Charles Lloyd —
Wild Man Dance ... CD Blue Note, 2015. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Charles Lloyd makes a step over to Blue Note Records – and the result is one of his richest, most organic albums in years! The whole thing's a live performance from Poland – done as a suite of longer tracks that feature a core acoustic quartet with Lloyd on tenor, plus added cymbalom ... read more CD
Charles Lloyd & Billy Higgins —
Which Way Is East ... CD ECM, 2001. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor and alto saxophone, bass, alto and C flute, piano, taragato, Tibetan oboe, percussion, maracas, and voice. Billy Higgins on drums, guitar, guimbri, strings, percussion, and voice. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels —
Tone Poem ... CD Blue Note, 2021. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful work from the Marvels group of Charles Lloyd – a combo that not only features his own great sounds on tenor and flute, but also the very strong presence of Bill Frisell on guitar! Although Lloyd recorded famously with guitar players back in his early years, the sound here is very ... read more CD
No Label, 2015. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Features Mark Turner on tenor sax. CD
Barbara Long —
Soul ... CD Savoy, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A very hip album of vocal jazz – recorded by the underground singer Barbara Long, a righteous east coast talent who cut a very small amount of work during the 60s. This set's got Long backed by a small group that includes Booker Ervin, Billy Howell, and Nat Phipps – and Ervin's tenor ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
Lost Tribe —
Soulfish ... CD High Street, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
David Binney on alto sax, Adam Rogers and David Gilmore on guitar, Fima Ephron on bass, and Ben Perowsky on drums and percussion. CD
(CONDITION NOTE: artwork is wavy and has light stains, tray card has a small peeled spot. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
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
Joe Lovano —
Flights Of Fancy – Trio Fascination Edition Two ... CD Blue Note, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Notable sidemen include Cameron Brown, Idris Muhammad, Billy Drewes, Joey Baron, Toots Thielmans, Kenny Werner, Dave Douglas, and Mark Dresser. CD
Joe Lovano —
From The Soul ... 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 —
I'm All For You – Ballad Songbook ... CD Blue Note/EMI, 2004. Used ... $0.99
The album gives away its premise with the "ballad" in the title – but that's only part of the picture here, as the tenor of Joe Lovano is so wonderfully distinct, the album's got a richness that goes way beyond its cover! As with Coltrane's famous Ballads album of the early 60s, ... read more CD
Also available I'm All For You – Ballad Songbook ... LP 36.99
Joe Lovano —
Trio Fascination – Edition One ... CD Blue Note, 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of those 90s albums that really made people sit up and take notice of saxophonist Joe Lovano – a musician who'd been appearing on records since the 70s, but who finally got the due he deserved when Blue Note let him open up like this! The album's got a relatively loose, open vibe – ... read more CD
Also available Trio Fascination – Edition One (180 gram pressing) ... LP 51.99(Spine has a thin cutout notch.)
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
Henry Lowther —
Child Song (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Deram (Japan), 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the few albums cut as a leader by trumpeter Henry Lowther – a great player on the British scene of the end of the 60s, but one who mostly labored in the service of other groups at the time! Lowther emerges here as an extremely visionary leader – one with a scope of expression ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2016 SHM-CD pressing.)
Chien Chien Lu —
Built In System – Live In New York ... 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
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.)
Jimmie Lunceford —
Stomp It Off ... CD Decca/GRP, Mid 30s. Used ... $3.99
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
Brian Lynch —
Keep Your Circle Small ... CD Sharp Nine, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Brian Lynch on trumpet, David Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. CD
(Punch through booklet.)
Criss Cross (UK), 1986. Used ... $12.99
A great lineup – with tenor from Ralph Moore and piano from Kirk Lightsey! CD
Harold Mabern —
Iron Man – Live At Smoke ... CD Smoke Sessions, 2019. Used 2CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Pianist Harold Mabern works here with a trio of players who really helped him find new focus and energy in later years – the great Eric Alexander on tenor, with John Webber on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums – a rock-solid lineup who really take off here in a live date from New York's ... read more CD
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
Roberto Magris & The JM Horns —
High Quote ... CD Jmood, 2023. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "Black Coffee", "The Changing Scene", and the originals "Steps In The Dark", "Together In Love", "Endless Groove", and "Hong Kong Nightline/The Island Of Nowhere". 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 —
Lost Trident Sessions ... 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
Tony Malaby's —
Tamarindo Live ... CD Clean Feed (Portugal), 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Tony Malaby on saxophones, Wadada Leo Smith on trumpet, William Parker on bass and Nasheet Waits on drums. CD
Pete Malinverni —
Invisible Cities ... CD Reservoir, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Pete Malinverni on piano, Tim Hagans on trumpet and flugelhorn, Rich Perry on tenor sax, Ugonna Okegwo on bass, and Tom Melito on drums. CD
Pete Malinverni —
Of One Mind ... CD Reservoir, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Dennis Irwin on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Reservoir, 1997. Used ... $3.99 5.99
Features Dennis Irwin on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. CD
Pete Malinverni —
Very Good Year ... CD Reservoir, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Dennis Irwin on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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 ... $11.99
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.)
Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... $13.99 16.99
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.)
Harvey Mandel —
Baby Batter ... CD BGO (UK), 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A classic bit of funky guitar by Harvey Mandel – similar to some of Dennis Coffey's early work in that it's got full on guitar power, very much inspired by heavy rock, filtered through an approach that's also got plenty of funk in it! The killer track here is the classic "Baby ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Thirsty Ear, 2000. Used ... $6.99 9.99
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.)
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.)
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 ... $12.99
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!)
Atlantic (Japan), 1966. Used ... $18.99
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 —
Memphis Underground ... CD Atlantic, 1969. Used ... $5.99
A sweet soulful set from Herbie Mann – one that has the jazz flautist taking on the 60s sound of Memphis! This album was such a big hit for Herbie that it's easy to forget the sheer raw power of the group – a mighty quartet that included Roy Ayers on vibes, and both Sonny Sharrock and ... read more CD
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.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... $5.99
An incredible record from Shelly Manne – one of his only dates recorded at The Manne Hole, even though it was his own club – and a killer live recording that was issued in a rare 2LP format for the time! The style here is similar to Manne's excellent recordings at the Blackhawk – ... read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Shelly Manne —
Perk Up ... CD 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.)
Contemporary, 1962. Used ... $4.99 6.99
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
Also available Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 1 (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(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.)
Charlie Mariano —
Jazz Portrait Of Charlie Mariano ... CD Fresh Sound (Spain), 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful little record that's one of the toughest to find by Charlie Mariano, and which represents a rare "with orchestra" session that was put together by a young Don Sebesky! The backing's got all the moody overtones that show up in Sebesky's best arranging, and the group includes ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
