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Good Guise, 1984. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Woody Shaw —
Setting Standards ... LP Muse, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A lovely record from Woody Shaw – one of his excellent and understated sides from the early 80s, recorded with a quartet that includes Cedar Walton on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Victor Jones on drums. The tunes are mostly standards, but they're handled with a soulful depth that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some wear and a spot of sticker residue.)
George Shearing & Jim Hall —
First Edition ... LP Concord, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Duo piano and guitar recordings with titles that include "Street Of Dreams", "To Antonio Carlos Jobim", "Careful", "I See Nothing To Laugh About", "Without Words", "I Hear A Rhapsody", "To Tommy Flanagan", and "Emily". LP, Vinyl record album
George Shearing & The Montgomery Brothers —
George Shearing & The Montgomery Brothers ... LP Jazzland, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Some of jazz's most sensitive artists get together in a lyrical set of light-handed ditties. Shearing's piano is a surprisingly nice complement to the vibes/bass/guitar sound of The Montgomery Brothers – and the group is augmented by some nice Latin percussion. Tracks are short, and titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Japanese stereo pressing – SMJ-6087 – with obi & insert. NOTE – Cover is stained and slightly flaky at the bottom 3 inches, with clear tape holding the bottom seam and obi. Obi has some wrinkling in front and is held with clear tape in back.)
Sir, 1963. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Archie Shepp —
Live In San Francisco ... LP Impulse, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $59.99
A great counterpart to some of Archie Shepp's studio albums for Impulse – a live date recorded in San Francisco, with a slightly freer, sharper edge! The sound is almost free at times, but always with that strong sense of focus that Archie brought to his brilliant work of the time – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live In San Francisco ... CD 9.99(Orange and black label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp – a nice copy.)
Arista Freedom, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
There might be a trumpet in Archie Shepp's soul, but the album features him on tenor and soprano sax – working in a wonderfully spiritual vein that's almost in the same mode as his early 70s work on Impulse! The album features some very long, drawn out tracks – but ones that build ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Archie Shepp —
Three For A Quarter – One For A Dime ... LP Impulse, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $39.99
A classic bit of avant Shepp for Impulse – recorded in the mid 60s, at the same time as the Live in San Francisco album, with the same quintet, but not issued until years later! The album is in a different vein than the San Francisco album – one that shows the band stretching out more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Includes Impulse inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear and looks nice overall!)
Blue Note, 1966. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An album of incredible beauty – and one of the key early sides that Shorter cut for Blue Note! It's nearly impossible to describe the genius of these records without playing them – and upon playing, all words disappear in the brilliance of Shorter's incredible tone, solo imagination, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Speak No Evil (SHMCD pressing – with bonus track) ... CD 14.99(Mid 90s 180 gram pressing.)
GNP, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
A great set of tracks that features Wayne's early work as a leader – all recorded for the Vee Jay label, either under his name, or with the Young Lions group. The material is fantastic, and is proof that even as a youngster, Wayne was one of jazz's best writers and players. Titles include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has a cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, and some aging inside the gatefold.)
Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A beautiful little album, very different than Wayne Shorter's other work, and sort of a "return of the favor" to the nation of Brazil for the country's rich musical influence on his music! Milton Nascimento sings vocals on most cuts, and if anything, the album resembles Nascimento's work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Silveto, 1984. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A great later project from Horace Silver – as hip as any of his late 70s work, and with vocals by both Andy Bey and The Waters! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Blue Note, 1977. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A beautiful, beautiful record from Horace Silver – one of his great 70s experiments for Blue Note – and a set that has him working in the same "jazz with voices" mode explored by Max Roach and Donald Byrd in earlier years! The core of the set is focused around the great work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lined Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Blue Note, 1980. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Horace Silver's last record for Blue Note – and an amazing end to his decades of work for the legendary label! The set's a perfect summation of all the new directions that Horace took in the 70s – new territory that's deeply spiritual, and undeniably righteous – yet which also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, faint ring wear, and aging.)
Horace Silver —
Song For My Father ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Sealed ... $48.99
An incredible record – the kind of album that only Blue Note could put out, and an instant classic that will sound wonderful forever! The album's truly one of the great ones – one of those Blue Notes that still makes you stop and pause when you hear it, even though you've heard it a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Sealed 80s DMM pressing, with Cadre Rouge obi, and sticker indicating that the Blue Note poster is included. Cover has a cutout hole in one corner.)
Song For My Father (non-RVG edition) ... CD 2.99
Song For My Father (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 4.99
Blue Note, 1957. Very Good+ ... $49.99
A great Horace Silver album – and one of the rarest! The record features some top-line material that virtually defines Silver's post-Jazz Messengers sound – tracks that come out with a hard and heavy groove, yet which also have a lightness in the mix too – a sense of play and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Horace Silver —
Tokyo Blues ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of Horace Silver's greatest records ever – and the album that always makes us remember how many of his tunes are now etched in the memory of modern jazz! The album's got a slightly exotic bent that you might guess from the title – a furthering of the sound that Silver first started ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing, with Van Gelder stamp and ear. Vinyl and cover are nice!)
Blue Note, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A great late 60s gem from pianist Horace Silver – and a great bridge between his earlier soul jazz for Blue Note, and some of his more righteous work to come in the 70s! At one level, the sound here steps off from classics like Serenade To A Soul Sister or The Jody Grind – but at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, staple holes at the top left, and some sticker remnants.)
Bethlehem, 1960. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A really great little set from Zoot Sims – earthy, and almost a bit more fragile than much of his other work! There's a real "down home" feel to the whole record – as Zoot blows comfortably and easily in a quartet with Dave McKenna on piano, George Tucker on bass, and Dannie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Mainstream, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
Nice mid 60's session that stands as one of Raney's strongest from the decade, and a tight quintet performance by a group that includes Jim Hall on second guitar, Zoot Sims on tenor, Steve Swallow on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. The tracks are fairly standard, but there's a lot of nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tri-color stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Arista, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
The big second album from Sky – a record that's twice as long as the first, and which gives the group even more room for instrumental explorations! As before, the guitar sounds here are both acoustic and electric – played by both John Williams, the virtuoso musician with classical ... (Rock, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Mid 80s German pressing in a Japanese gatefold cover.)
Arista, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
Ariola, 1983. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
EmArcy, 1955. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Late 80s Danish pressing on Official. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Columbia, 1961. Very Good- ... $9.99
A beautiful little record from singer Carol Sloane – a singer who's billed as a discovery from the Newport Jazz Festival – but who sings here with shimmeringly modern arrangements that recall some of June Christy's best 50s work with arranger Pete Rugolo! The force behind the backings ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye CBS pressing. Cover has heavy surface wear, heavier wear on the lower corner, aging, some pen on the back.)
Progressive, 1979. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Musicians include Derek Smith on keys, Scott Hamilton on sax, George Mraz on bass, and Billy Hart on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear, some yellowing from age, and a few small worn spots at the edges.)
Jazzology, 1984. Sealed ... $2.99 4.99
Led by drummer Hal Smith, with Chris Tyle on cornet and comb, Richard Hadlock on soprano and alto, Butch Thompson on piano, Becky Kilgore on guitar, Mike Duffy on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small hole at the top right corner.)
Blue Note, 1960. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A partner album of sorts to Jimmy Smith's classic Midnight Special album – recorded during the same sessions as that one, and also featuring Stanley Turrentine on tenor and Kenny Burrell on guitar! The sound here is almost even more open and stretched out – with only 4 long tracks on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Back At The Chicken Shack (with bonus track) ... CD 1.99(Liberty/UA stereo pressing. Cover has wear and aging, mostly split seams, and some small stained spots and blemishes in back.)
Blue Note, 1960. Very Good- ... $14.99 19.99
One of Jimmy's most classic albums for Blue Note – and a key example of why his solo skills on the organ surpassed most of his contemporaries! The record's got a stripped-down trio group of Jimmy, guitarist Quentin Warren, and drummer Donald Bailey – working through mostly familiar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, with 63rd Street label on Side 1, New York label on Side 2, RVG stamp, and ear. The back cover has staining and heavy wear down the spine and lower right corner, & light surface wear. The front looks nice, however.)
Blue Note, 1957. Very Good+ ... $84.99 99.99
Smashing early work from Jimmy Smith – a killer set from 1957 that has him going head to head with some of Blue Note's finest players! The album marks one of the first time Jimmy played with such greats – and one of the first time they played with an organist – and the lineup ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Date With Jimmy Smith Vol 2 ... CD 16.99(Very nice deep groove mono pressing, with ear – New York label on one side, 63rd on the other. Vinyl is great – and back cover has a small bit of marker, and cover has some very light wear on the opening – but overall this is a great copy.)
Verve, 1966. Very Good Gatefold ... $3.99
Jimmy pays tribute to an earlier generation of R&B – in a hard-wailing set of soul jazz, done with backings from the legendary Oliver Nelson! A few tracks feature vocals by Jimmy, in a rough bluesy style, and others have some harmonica by Buddy Lucas – in a raspy, hard-wailing mode ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hoochie Cooche Man ... CD 3.99(Stereo MGM pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear, light pen on the back.)
Blue Note, 1958. Very Good- ... $43.99
One of the best hard-wailing all-star sessions that Jimmy did so well for Blue Note! The album features an amazing array of top-line players – like Tina Brooks, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey, and Kenny Burrell – and they all play with Smith in differing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover has some light wear & aging, splitting on the bottom seam.)
Blue Note, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $29.99
Forget the "pretty" in the title here – as this stuff's not glossy or fancy – just wonderfully stripped-down Hammond work from Jimmy, performed with a trio that includes Eddie McFadden on guitar and Donald Bailey on drums. The title should probably read "mellow" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(63rd street deep groove pressing, with RVG stamp. Cover has light wear on the top seam, but looks nice overall.)
Blue Note, 1960. Very Good- ... $19.99
A perennial favorite in the Jimmy Smith catalog for Blue Note – and a smoking little set that has Jimmy's Hammond grooving nicely alongside tenor from Stanley Turrentine and guitar from Kenny Burrell! Only Donald Bailey's drums remain from Jimmy's regular trio, but that shift is fine, given ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Midnight Special (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Mono New York pressing with RVG stamp and ear. Cover has light edge wear, clear tape on the bottom seam.)
Jimmy Smith —
Monster ... LP Verve, Late 60s. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Totally cool Jimmy Smith album that has him playing a lot of funky groovy versions of TV and Film themes, like "Goldfinger", "Theme From The Munsters", "Theme From Man With the Golden Arm", and "Theme From Bewitched". Oliver Nelson leads a large band and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing with Van Gelder stamp and deep groove. Cover has some light ring wear.)
Verve, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99
A strange record, and pretty darn goofy – but proof that the Jimmy Smith/Oliver Nelson team could tackle just about anything and make it come up hard and swinging! The album has Nelson arranging a jazz version of Prokofiev's Peter & The Wolf, with Smith soloing out front on most tracks, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. Cover has minimal wear & aging.)
Blue Note, 1963. Very Good- ... $28.99
A nice little set from Jimmy Smith – often overlooked amidst the flurry of early 60s Blue Notes, but a really strong session! The group on the set is Jimmy's trio with Quentin Warren on guitar and Don Bailey on drums – but they're augmented here by Lou Donaldson, whose crafty work on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(New York mono pressing, with Van Gelder stamp and ear. Cover looks nice – with a spot of marker on the back.)
Blue Note, 1959. Good ... $19.99
One of the most famous early albums from Hammond organ giant Jimmy Smith – and for good reason too, as he was using the instrument to pioneer a whole new field in jazz! Before Jimmy, others had used the organ on short tracks, usually for a bit of color – but here, Smith explodes as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove, RVG stamp, 9M etch, and ear. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)
Roost, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 24.99
A beautiful document of some of the most laidback jazz ever recorded – the sublime 50s recordings of the Johnny Smith quintet, done at a time when the lineup included Stan Getz! The tunes on the set feature Johnny's mellow electric guitar setting the pace, alongside wonderfully-blown early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(1985 Fresh Sound pressing, from Spain. Cover has light wear.)
RCA, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
The mighty Lonnie Liston Smith live – sounding every bit as great as he did on his famous studio sessions from the 70s – and maybe even more freewheeling too! The feel of the record is really tremendous – extremely soulful, with Lonnie jamming away on keyboards as the band ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent UK BGP reissue.)
Capitol, 1954. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Some sweet Liquid Sounds from pianist Paul Smith – one of the grooviest players to recorded for Capitol Records in the 50s! At some level, Smith has a sound that really prefaces lots that would go on in the west coast scene of the 60s – an approach to jazz that's still somewhat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original turquoise label pressing. Cover has surface wear.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Lovely music from pianist Paul Smith – working here on one of his most standout sessions of the 50s, thanks to the presence of horn players Bob Cooper on tenor and Julie Kinsler on flute! The style is still very much in the same fluid area as Paul's Liquid Sounds work for Capitol – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
United, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $59.99
One of the few United Records albums by this wonderful saxophonist! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – in beautiful shape!)
Vogue (UK), 1949. Sealed ... $14.99
Includes duets with Wallace Bishop on drums and solo recordings from late 1949. LP, Vinyl record album
Vogue (UK), 1949/1950. Sealed ... $14.99
Includes a session from 1949 with Buck Clayton on trumpet, Claude Luter on clarinet, and Wallace Bishop on drums; plus solo recordings from 1950. LP, Vinyl record album
EmArcy, Mid 40s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of the few full albums issued under the name of alto saxophonist Willie Smith – easily one of our favorite players on the alto of his generation! Willie's got a warmly raspy tone that rarely gets presented this well – in an easygoing, laidback setting with plenty of space – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original drummer logo pressing – in nice shape! Cover has some very light aging – but no splits, and is great overall.)
Martial Solal —
Martial Solal ... LP Columbia (France), 1960. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Great work from this legendary modernist – and a set that features Martial Solal in two different modes! Side one features a trio with Guy Pederson and Daniel Humair – on some amazing compositions by Solal, like "Ouin-Ouin", "Theme A Tics", and "Very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Laminted, flipback cover has light wear.)
Capitol, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Oddly titled "The Debut On Disc", this set isn't really Solal's first on vinyl – but it is some classic early modernist material. Side one features a trio with Guy Pederson and Daniel Humair – on some amazing compositions by Solal, like "Ouin-Ouin", "Theme A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
RCA, 1963. Very Good+ ... $9.99
The first-ever American release from French pianist Martial Solal – and one of the few, too – which is a real surprise, considering the huge recorded legacy he had overseas! The legendary European modernist is caught live at Newport, with backing by an American rhythm section of Teddy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing. Cover has a split top corner and light surface wear & aging.)
Coral, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Original deep groove pressing. Cover has surface wear & aging.)
Roulette, 1958. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Jeri Southern can be a hell of a jazz singer when she wants – and that was definitely the case on this gem of a record – a laidback small combo setting with excellent guitar accompaniment from Johnny Smith! Smith's trademark tones really color the record in a great way – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear and minor seam splits.)
Folkways, 1940s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
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(Late 70s blue label pressing in the textured paste-on cover. Includes the booklet. Cover has a light stain at the spine.)
GRP, 1988. Sealed ... $3.99 5.99
Featured guests include Chieli Minucci, George Jinda, Omar Hakim, Mark Egan, Dave Weckl, Michael Bearden, Robbie Kondor, Szakcshi, and Bemshi. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed!)
Spoco, 1981. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A record of free-thinking jazz – recorded by a trio from Chicago, featuring drummer Paul Wertico, reedman Rich Corpolongo, and bassist Doug Loftstrom. There's a frenetic, choppy sound here that at one level seems to take off from European fusion groups of the 70s – yet also point the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear on the top seam, but looks great overall.)
Spyro Gyra —
Alternating Currents ... LP MCA, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Gerardo Velez on percussion, Julio Fernandez on guitar, Kim Stone on bass, Dave Samuels on vibraphone and marimba, Richie Morales on drums, Tom Schuman on Keyboards, and Jay Beckenstein on saxophone. LP, Vinyl record album
Tomato, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
With Thad Jones on cornet and flugelhorn, George Adams on tenor and flute, George Lewis on trombone, Stanley Cowell on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Lenny White on drums; and special guests Warren Smith on tympani and Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A cool album of tracks that has Dakota singing with a bit tighter arrangement than usual, in sort of a pop soul jazz bag, like some of the other Capitol singers at the time who were working with HB Barnum and David Axelrod. The album includes Dakota's groovy track "Young Generation" ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has cutout hole.)
Capitol, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $23.99
Excellent funky jazz from Jeremy Steig – the funkiest flute player we can think of! The record takes up where Jeremy's LPs on Solid State left off – adding Steig's hard-blowing flute to some groundbreaking beat-heavy backings by Gene Perla and Eddie Gomez on bass, Don Alias on drums, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Lime green label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a small split on the spine.)
CTI, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A rare CTI entry from funky flute master Jeremy Steig – a musician whose style is a great fit for the label! There's more of an electric vibe here than on Steig's earlier records – but that creates a nice current of soul that really helps things take off in a nicely different way. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with Masterdisk stamp. Includes the CTI inner sleeve. Cover is bumped at the top right corner.)
Jam, Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Features Sterling on alto and soprano sax – with Virgil Jones on trumpet, Junior Mance on acoustic and electric piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Ray Mantilla on percussion! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of wear on the spine.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99 6.99
A mix of jazzy moments and more emotive passages from Leith Stevens – packaged here in a nice David Stone Martin cover! (Soundtracks, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo yellow label pressing. Cover has surface wear, promo stamp, radio station sticker, name in pen. Label has ink stamp.)
Trip, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
Very cool small group work from the Ellington camp – a handful of rare sides by each artist as a leader – including trumpeter Rex Stewart, pianist Billy Taylor, clarinetist Barney Bigard, and trombonist Juan Tizol. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Muse, 1972. Very Good ... $6.99
Features Stitt on alto and tenor – plus Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear & aging, name in pen.)
Roost, 1956. Very Good ... $38.99
The title might sound a bit clinical, but the music within is anything but – and instead is that sort of special, magical work that always makes Sonny Stitt a real cut above most of his contemporaries! The notes try to link Stitt to Charlie Parker – but apart from a postwar sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Royal Roost pressing – a nice clean copy. Cover is nice too.)
Cadet, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99 11.99
A very nicely selected 2LP set of tracks from Stitt's oft-overlooked years at Argo/Chess! The tracks have him in great company that includes the pianists Barry Harris, John Young, and Ronnie Matthews – and if you know Stitt's style from the time, you know that his choice of piano player made ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s orange label pressing in the textured cover. Cover has a cutout notch, light surface wear, and some edge wear, with a cutout notch, some edge wear, half split bottom seam, and a 3 inch tear in the back panel.)
Pacific Jazz, 1963. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A rare one for Sonny Stitt – an album for Pacific Jazz recorded on the west coast, but done with some hard-burning organ work by Charles Kynard that easily matches any of Stitt's best soul jazz sides from the east! There's a tightly cooking feel to the entire set that's really great – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has light surface wear, some aging, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
Sonny Stitt —
New York Jazz ... LP Verve, 1956. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Sonny Stitt's work for Verve was some of his best on record – and this album is a perfect illustration of that bold claim! Sonny's blowing here in a wonderful style – a bit more restrained than on his early bop sides, more complicated than on his later soul jazz sessions, and all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – UMV 2558 – with insert.)
Sonny Stitt —
Sonny Stitt ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A record with a simple, elegant title – and a similar cover image too – but if you know Sonny Stitt, you know there's often plenty beneath the surface, and this classic Chess Records has plenty to offer, once you start listening! The album's right up there with Sonny's work for Roost ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with obi – UPS 2209.)
Verve, Late 1950s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Stitt's Verve recordings were some of his best, and they show the genius of his playing in a relaxed easy setting that lets him get the most out of his solos. Although this album, like most of the ones in this Verve series, offers little info on the dates and players, the material seems to be from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has a cutout notch, ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and spotty blemishes. Label on Side 1 has a small peeled spot at the spindle hole.)
Roost, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Beautiful Roost material from Sonny Stitt – solid, mature, and extremely well-placed lines on the alto sax – all caught at a level that's higher than most of his contemporaries were dising out at the time! The boppier side of Stitt's roots is nicely suppressed here – and in its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing. NOTE – Cover is lightly stained at the top 3 inches, with some wrinkling at the top left corner and some stuck-on paper at the top edge.)
Billy Strayhorn —
Peaceful Side Of Billy Strayhorn (Solid State) ... LP United Artists/Solid State, Early 60s. Very Good- Gatefold ... $6.99
A rare set of Billy Strayhorn tracks recorded in Paris by Alan Douglas. The tracks are incredibly haunting, and mostly feature Strayhorn's solo piano with spare backing by Parisian bassist Michel Goudret. There are a a few short moments on the record that add backing voices or strings – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with some crackles. Cover has light ring & edge wear. Inner gatefold has light staining at the top and a peel spot.)
Vee Jay/Atlantis (UK), 1959. Sealed ... $13.99
A seminal early recording from one of our favorite reed players ever! In the late 1950s, the young Frank Strozier came up to Chicago from Memphis, along with his longtime friend, pianist Harold Mabern. The two of them both settled nicely in the city's MJT+3 combo, where they proceeded to record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing.)
GRP, 1988. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Titles include "Kyoto Rose", "Electric City", "Night Flyer", and "20th Century Lady". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Milestone, 1983. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Riverside, 1953. Very Good ... $4.99
60s issue of obscure 1953 recordings made by Joe Sullivan in San Francisco – mostly solo, but with some occasional drums and bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Bil Grauer Productions Inc pressing with microphone logo. Cover has bumped corners and some ringwear, mostly in back.)
A&M, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Super Jazz Trio with Art Farmer —
Something Tasty (French pressing) ... LP RCA (France), 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Definitely something tasty from the Super Jazz Trio – a rare Japanese-only effort that has the combo joined by the mighty Art Farmer! Art plays flugelhorn on the date, and fits in wonderfully alongside the piano of Tommy Flanagan, bass of Reggie Workman, and drums of Joe Chambers – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a partially unglued seam.)
Blue Note, 1989. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A wonderful project from late 80s Blue Note – a group that features trumpet and arrangements from Don Sickler, plus some great help from Bobby Watson as well – all to craft a sound that's as rich, soaring, and joyous as any solo projects from either player! The group's an octet, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
Capitol, 1975. Very Good+ ... $0.99
The Supersax ensemble takes on the classic concept of Charlie Parker with strings – really sticking true to the groundbreaking spirit of the original experiments, while also bringing things forward a bit with their wonderful multi-horn approach! The group features lead alto from Med Flory, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A fantastic shift in the sound of the Supersax ensemble – one that has the group's jazzy instrumentation mixed with a vocal chorus – in a way that's a bit similar to some of the best Singers Unlimited albums for MPS in the 70s! The title, cover, and group's name might make you think ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
ECM, 1983. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Delightfully spare – with Surman on a variety of reeds, plus voice and a bit of electronics from Karin Krog, and drums from Pierre Favre. LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has a trace of a sticker and light wear.)
Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Mercury, 1976. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Wonderful 70s work from Gabor Szabo – a record that has him picking up a bit more of a soulful undercurrent, while still keeping all his great guitar work nicely upfront! The album has Gabor recording at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios – with help from Philly soul arrangers Richie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Mercury inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Black Lion, 1974. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Original tunes and arrangements by Buck Clayton – played by a group that features Buddy Tate on tenor and clarinet, Bruce Turner on alto, and Humphrey Lyttelton on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Capitol, 1950. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Titles include "Blue Skies", "Aunt Hagar's Blues", "Dardanella", "Willow Weep For Me", and "Nice Work If You Can Get It". LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear & aging.)
CBS (Holland), 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Solo work by Art Tatum, recorded with pretty high fidelity by Gene Norman at the Shrine Auditorium in LA! Despite the larger venue, there's a nice sense of intimacy here – both in the sound, and in Tatum's playing – which has a personal, speculative quality that's much more like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring impressions, some edge wear, bent corners, and some scrapes at the top right.)
20th Century, 1956. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Very late material from Art Tatum – recorded at a private party in LA in 1956, and featuring the piano genius working his way through spare complicated solo versions of standards. Titles include "Yesterdays", "Body & Soul", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue cloud label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Brunswick, 1950. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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(Original pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
GNP, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Recorded at the Crescendo, with titles that include "It's Only A Paper Moon", "Just A Gigolo", "On The Sunny Side Of The Street", "Mean To Me", "Body & Soul", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue, still sealed with a cutout hole.)
GNP, Early 50s. Sealed ... $9.99
Titles include "Can't We Be Friends", "Among My Souvenirs", "Fine & Dandy", "Stay As Sweet As You Are", and "Crazy Rhythm". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue, still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Alamac, 1940s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Titles include "Come Rain Or Come Shine", "Begin The Beguine", "Body And Soul", "I Know That You Know", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Introspection", "Memories Of You", and "Kerry Dance" LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Black Lion (UK), 1944/1945. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Solo recordings with a side's worth of originals and standards on the flipside. LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has light wear, small staples at the top left corner, small sticker and gloss wrinkle in back, and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Art Tatum —
Genius Of Art Tatum Number 11 ... LP Verve, 1954. Very Good- ... $1.99
Sublime solo piano work from Art Tatum – on titles that include "The Way You Look Tonight", "There's A Small Hotel", "Dancing In The Dark", "You Go To My head", and "After You've Gone". LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has clear tape on all seams, some surface wear & aging.)
Onyx, 1940/1941. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Rare recordings – some solo, some with Chocolate Williams on bass and vocals, some with Frank Newton on trumpet, and some with Reuben Harris on whiskbrooms! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Musidisc (France), Early 1940s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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Ember (UK), 1961. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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(In a flip-back cover. +)
Up Front, 1940s. Near Mint- ... $4.99 6.99
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(Cover has some ringwear, yellowing from age, center splits in the top seam, and a smal split in the bottom seam.)
Jazz Piano (Denmark), 1938/1945. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Late 70s issue in a flip-back cover, with light wear, some aging, and small blemishes in back.)
Capitol, 1949. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Titles include "Willow Weep For Me", "I Cover The Waterfront", "Dardanella", "Sweet Lorraine", "My Heart Stood Still", "Blue Skies", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s green label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, mostly in back.)
Alamac, 1937. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Titles include "Fine And Dandy", "Emaline", "Limehouse Blues", "I've Got The World On A String", "What Is This Thing Called Love", "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has some ringwear.)
