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RCA, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Dave Douglas on trumpet, Mark Feldman on violin, Guy Klucevsek on accordion, and Greg Cohen on bass. CD
(Small cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
International Anthem, 2022. New Copy ... $23.99 26.99
Maybe the most beautiful record we've ever heard from bassist Dezron Douglas – an artist who hasn't given us many albums as a leader, but who always creates something special when he does! This set not only follows that legacy, but really knocks it out of the park – as there's a rich, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
International Anthem, 2020. New Copy ... $23.99
Dezron Douglas and Brandee Younger are two of our favorite jazz musicians to emerge in the past decade – and this set of duets may well be some of the greatest work that either artist has done on record to date! The setting is unique – material pulled from live stream broadcasts that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2022. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
Drummer Hamid Drake has appeared on countless records over the years – even some as spare as duo improvisation sessions – yet this album is a long-overdue first solo effort from Drake, and one that allows us to hear his sensitive touch on the kit even more than before! Drake's always ... read more CD
Kenny Drew —
Live At The Keystone Korner Tokyo 1991 ... CD Alfa (Japan), 1991. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
With Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass and Alvin Queen on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Baystate (Japan), 1983. Used ... $29.99
Tight trio work by Kenny Drew – featuring his great group with Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums! CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Kenny Drew —
This Is New ... LP Riverside, 1957. Near Mint- ... $34.99
The "new" thing here is that Kenny's playing with horns – always a refreshing change from his trio sides, and a setting that really brings out an edgier side to his playing. About half the record features a quintet with Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley, plus Wilbur Ware on bass and GT ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s mono Japanese pressing – SMJ-6066M. Includes insert.)
TCB, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Dedicated to Bill Evans! CD
(Out of print with a small cutout hole through case and artwork and a thin cutout through the spine.)
Kenny Drew —
Undercurrent (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
One of the greatest albums ever by pianist Kenny Drew – a record that's as noteworthy for the contributions of the sidemen as it is for the efforts of the leader! Drew's a player who often worked mostly in trio formats – but here, he's hitting hard with a righteous Blue Note power ... read more CD
Antilles, 1991. Used ... $4.99
Kenny Drew Jr on piano, Ralph Moore on tenor saxophone, Wallace Roney on trumpet, Christian McBride and George Mraz on bass, and Al Foster and Winard Harper on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Meldac (Japan), 1995. Used ... $18.99
Kenny Drew Jr on piano, Christine Gommere, Richard Locker, and Tomas Ulrich on cello, Ron Lawrence on viola, Hanne-Berit Hahnemann, Laura Seaton, Lenny Rivlin, Mark Feldman, Mary Rowell, Nancy McAlhany, Paul Peabody, and Yuri Vodovoz on violin, Peter Washington on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Kenny Drew with Junior Cook —
All The Things You Are ... CD Lob (Japan), 1981. Used ... $28.99
An strong session of soulful hardbop – featuring reunited 60s legends Junior Cook on tenor, Kenny Drew on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The album was recorded in Japan, using some of that high-tech production ("super disc", the label says), but still nicely ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Legacy, 1980s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print and sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, 2002. Used ... $2.99
Features New York Voices, Claudio Roditi on trumpet, and Jay Ashby on trombone. CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A sweet, stretched-out session from saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera – one that still has a bit of the Latin roots of the past, but which also hits a more spacious style that almost reminds us of the best CTI sides of the early 70s! The album's recorded live at San Francisco's Keystone Korner ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner bump and light wear.)
Columbia, 1987. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With Claudio Roditi on trumpet and flugelhorn, Fareed Haque on acoustic and electric guitar, Daniel Freiberg on acoustic and electric guitar, Sergio Brandao and Paul M Socolow on electric bass, Ignacio Berroa on drums, Ricardo Eddy Martinez on synthesizers, and Sammy Figueroa, Daniel Ponce, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Candid (Germany), 1991. Used ... $5.99
Features James Moody on tenor sax. Tracks include "Desert Storm", "Nuestro Bolero", Thelonious Monk's "I Mean You", "Out Of Nowhere", "Giant Steps", and "Linda's Moody". CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury (Japan), 1962. Used ... $29.99
A really unique little record from vocalist Frank D'Rone – one that's got a very different approach than some of his more pop-oriented sets! The album's recorded live at San Francisco's legendary Hungry I – often a haven to beats and folkies, and a venue that seems to have brought out ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print – and includes obi!)
Cellar Live (Canada), 2023. Used ... $8.99
With Sullivan Fortner on piano. CD
Act (Germany), 2015. Used ... $6.99
Scott DuBois on guitar, Gebhard Ullmann on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Thomas Morgan on bass, and Kresten Osgood on drums. CD
(Out of print, sticker over barcode.)
George Duke —
Dream On ... LP Epic, 1982. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Solid 80s grooving from George Duke – a really tightly-crafted set, done in the sweet mix of jazz and soul that he virtually helped to invent during the 70s! There's a gentle soulfulness to the record that we really like – a quality that's surprising, given the date, and the fact that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1971. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Two sublime early tracks from pianist George Duke – both from his first MPS album, never issued in the US! "My Soul" has this great rolling groove, with congas from Armando Peraza giving things a nice Latin vibe – as George plays both piano and Fender Rhodes together, for a ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Elektra (Japan), 1989. Used ... $18.99
Quite a soul-based set from the great George Duke – a set that not only features his strong keyboards, but also a fair bit of vocals from singers Phil Perry, Jeffery Osborne, and James Ingram – all of whom are a great fit for Duke's evolving sound! Duke had worked heavily with singers ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Epic, 1984. Near Mint- ... $7.99
An underappreciated soul set from George Duke for Epic – his Rendezvous from '84 – an engagement worth keeping! Given the mid 80s release date, you might be expecting a whole lot of programming and drum machine action – there's a bit of it, but this is a really lively set with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Renma, 2011. Used ... $6.99
Houston Person on tenor saxophone, Virginia Mayhew on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Noah Bless on trombone, Jami Dauber on trumpet, Edward Ellington on guitar, Norman Simmons on piano, Tom DiCarlo on bass, Paul Wells on drums, Sheila Earley on percussion, with vocals from Nancy Reed. CD
Colt, 2003. Used ... $5.99
A cool set from the Bay Area scene – one that features Larry Dunlap playing the music of Brazilian composer Amandio Cabral! CD
(CDr release.)
Challenge (Austria), 2002. Used ... $12.99
Tracks include "Fantastic Rhythm" and "Let Nature Take Its Course", unabridged versions of "Chelsea Bridge" and "Pretty Girl", and Strayhorn's 1942 arrangements of "Something To Live For". CD
(Out of print.)
Kokopelli, 1995. Used ... $3.99
Albert Beltman and Hans Meijdam on alto saxophone, Nils Van Haften on baritone saxophone, Ab Schaap and Toon Roos on tenor saxophone, Hans-Jorg Vink, Ilja Reijngoud, and Martijn Sohier on trombone, Erik Veldkamp, Mike Booth, Peter van Soest, and Ruud Breuls on trumpet, Ack van Rooijen on flugelhorn ... read more CD
Sunnyside, 2023. Used ... $8.99
Features Jacob Sacks on piano and Nathan Ellman-bell on drums. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Slam (UK), 1999. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Features Eric Mingus on double bass and Jim Dvorak on trumpet. CD
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 34.99
Key work as a leader from bassist Johnny Dyani – one of his most soulful, spiritual outings ever – and a record dedicated to the important South African political prisoner Stephen Biko! There's a sense of flow and rhythmic focus here that's wonderful – as Dyani comes together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brownswood (UK), 2023. Used ... $9.99 11.99
Maybe the richest album to date from South African pianist Bokani Dyer – a set that has vocals on most tracks, and which also carries a more direct and powerful message than any of his previous releases – very uplifting and righteous, at a level that marks Dyer as one of the key forces ... read more CD
Astigmatic (Poland), 2022. New Copy ... $6.99 16.99
Fantastic work from EABS – a combo who continue to amaze us with the diversity of sounds they create, and the depth of feeling they can get from a mix of acoustic and electric instruments! There's maybe an even deeper spiritual vibe going on here than previous records – music that's ... read more CD
Astigmatic (Poland), 2023. New Copy ... $15.99 18.99
An incredible pairing of talents – one Polish group, one Pakistani – coming together here on a set that may well be the most impressive release on the completely wonderful Astigmatic label! We've loved their releases by both EABS and Jaubi, yet somehow together they've reached a sound ... read more CD
(Comes in a very cool package!)
Uptown, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $8.99
Notable sidemen include Serge Chaloff, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, and Specs Goldberg. CD
(Slipcase has light wear.)
Marshmallow (Japan), 1951/1953. Sealed ... $28.99 39.99
Allen Eager and Phil Urso on tenor saxophone, Fats Ford and Howard McGhee on trumpet, Mundell Lowe on guitar, Harry Biss and Spaulding Givens on piano, Don Elliott on mellophone, Gene Ramey on bass, and Sid Bulkin and Walter Bolden on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 450 – still sealed!)
Prestige/OJC, 1954/1955. Used ... $2.99
Great early work from trumpeter Jon Eardley – captured here at a point when he was a budding young modernist in the 50s! The album features 2 early 10" LPs – Jon Eardley in Hollywood and Hey There Jon Eardley – both recorded for Prestige within a few months in the mid 50s. ... read more CD
(Out of print with a punch through the barcode.)
Charles Earland —
Leaving This Planet ... CD Prestige, 1974. Used ... $28.99
One of the greatest albums ever from organist Charles Earland – a double-length set that's filled with spiritual, soaring grooves! The style here is a perfect blend of the rougher soul jazz of Earland's roots with some of the spacier styles of his later recordings – served up in a ... read more CD
(1993 CD pressing.)
Gamble/Be With (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
One of a few rare albums recorded as a leader from bassist Cleveland Eaton – a player who first rose to fame with Maurice White in the second Ramsey Lewis trio – and one who gave the world some amazingly hip records on the Black Jazz label in the 70s! This set is a unique effort for ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1974. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
One of the most electric albums on the legendary Black Jazz label – a hip set of funky fusion tracks from bassist Cleveland Eaton, with a vibe that's similar to his album for the Gamble label, and his funky 45 work with The Kats! The record's a good extension of Eaton's roots in the Cadet ... read more CD
Also available Plenty Good Eaton (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 34.99
Plenty Good Eaton ... LP 12.99
Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99 24.99
One of the most electric albums on the legendary Black Jazz label – a hip set of funky fusion tracks from bassist Cleveland Eaton, with a vibe that's similar to his album for the Gamble label, and his funky 45 work with The Kats! The record's a good extension of Eaton's roots in the Cadet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Plenty Good Eaton (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 34.99
Plenty Good Eaton ... CD 6.99
Black Jazz/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. Used ... $34.99
One of the most electric albums on the legendary Black Jazz label – a hip set of funky fusion tracks from bassist Cleveland Eaton, with a vibe that's similar to his album for the Gamble label, and his funky 45 work with The Kats! The record's a good extension of Eaton's roots in the Cadet ... read more CD
Also available Plenty Good Eaton ... CD 6.99
Plenty Good Eaton ... LP 12.99
Tru Thoughts (UK), 2021. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $19.99 34.99
Sweetly glowing grooves from Ebi Soda – a set that features some really fantastic keyboards on most tracks, making their way along electric rhythms that have a beautifully laidback vibe! The approach is almost a 21st Century reworking of classic jazz funk – more sophisticated, and less ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition yellow vinyl pressing – with download!)
Fontec (Japan), 1992. Used ... $2.99 4.99
The Ecco Trio – Junko Ohtsu on violin, Evelyn Elsing on cello, and Colette Valentine on piano – performs music by Gershwin, Strayhorn, Joplin, Mingus, and Heilman. CD
(Includes obi.)
L & H Production, 2014. Used ... $16.99
Featuring Yelena Eckemoff on piano, Mark Turner on sax, Joe Locke on vibraphone, George Mrarz on bass and Billy Hart on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Rachel Eckroth —
Humanoid (180 gram pressing) ... LP Sam First, 2024. New Copy ... $27.99 34.99
Rachel Eckroth has a resume that includes work behind some famous singers in a variety of styles – but here, she's a very committed jazz instrumentalist – working with a very bold touch on the piano at times, alongside guitarist Andrew Renfroe, who's got this edgey sense of tone on his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Billy Eckstine —
Billy Eckstine – The Great Mr B & His All Star Band (10 inch LP) ... LP DeLuxe, Mid 40s. Good ... $5.99
Fantastic work from a time when Billy Eckstine had one of the hippest groups going – a bop-heavy lineup that features trumpet from Dizzy Gillespie, and saxes from Gene Ammons, Dexter Gordon, and Wardell Gray! (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a partially split seam and light surface wear.)
Verve, Late 40s/1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
Real Gone Jazz, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 4CDs ... $9.99
Jazz Haus/SWR (Germany), 1954. Used ... $6.99
Franz Von Klenck on alto sax, Helmut Rheinhardt on alto and baritone sax, Johnny Feigl on baritone sax, Werner Schulze on bass, Bobby Schmidt on drums, Mary Lou Williams and Werner Drexler on piano, Kurt "Bubi" Aderhold and Paul Martin on tenor sax, Helmut Hauck, Otto Bredl and Werner ... read more CD
Verve (Japan), 1956. Used ... $23.99
Easy-going Verve swing at its best – the kind of small group session that let a player like Harry "Sweets" Edison shine in a way that he didn't always get to do in a larger group! For this set, Edison's joined by Ben Webster on tenor sax, Barney Kessel on guitar, Jimmy Rowles on ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
High Note, 1997. Used ... $8.99
Teddy Edwards on tenor saxophone, Virgil Jones on trumpet, Richard Wyands on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Chip White on drums. CD
Teddy Edwards —
Mississippi Lad ... CD Gitanes/Antilles, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Featuring Tom Waits. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Swedisk/Jazzhus Disk (Japan), 1964. Used ... $14.99
Really wonderful early work from pianist Berndt Egerbladh – a player who's gotten a lot more global attention in recent years, but who sounds especially great on this rare date from the 60s! The album's a masterful showcase for Berndt's warm, fluid approach on the keys of the piano – a ... read more CD
(2008 Japanese pressing.)
Enja/Rhino, 1989. Used ... $2.99
Marty Ehrlich on alto saxophone, clarinet, and bass clarinet, Lindsey Horner on double bass, Bobby Previte on drums, and Stan Strickland and Marty Ehrlich on saxophones. CD
(Out of print.)
Muse, 1991. Used ... $5.99
Marty Ehrlich on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone, flute, and alto flute – accompanied by Anthony Cox on bass. CD
Creative Improvised Music Projects, 1997. Used ... $28.99
Features Kahil El'Zabar on drums, vocals, and thumb piano – with Ari Brown on tenor and soprano sax, and Malachi Favors on bass! CD
(Out of print, booklet has a slight cut corner and a punch through the barcode.)
WeJazz (Finland), 2022. Sealed ... $11.99
An even more amazing record than the previous outing from Petter Eldh and his Koma Saxo ensemble – a set that adds in a bit of vocals from Sofia Jernberg, and really has the group pushing their sound to a whole new level! The music is jazz at the start, but is quickly concerned with all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
Verve, Mid 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
2LP set of Roy Eldrige's classic Verve sides from the mid 50's, featuring the great trumpet player in a variety of groups that include Herb Ellis or Barney Kessel on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Oscar Peterson on piano and organ! The organ sides by Peterson are perhaps some of the most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Sounds Of Swing, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing on transluscent red vinyl. Cover has light wear and aging, with a small split in the bottom seam.)
Verve, 1950s. Used ... $1.99
15 great tracks from Roy's Verve years – accompanied here by Ben Webster and Coleman Hawkins on tenor, Johnny Hodges on alto, Gene Krupa on drums, and Oscar Peterson on piano! CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
One of the more obscure Roy Eldridge sessions for Verve – with a very cool cover too! Titles include "Tin Roof Blues", "Jada", "Bugle Call Rag", "Black & Blue", and "That's A Plenty". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Down Home Series pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear, corner wear, yellowing from age, and a small name in pen in back.)
Verve, 1960. Used ... $8.99
Short tracks with a spare swinging groove – featuring the trumpet of Eldridge, with backing by Ronnie Ball on piano, Benny Moten on bass, and Edward Locke on drums. The focus is on Eldridge's lightly playful trumpet style – and tracks include "Song Of the Islands", "Bossa ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve Elite pressing, sleeve has some light wear.)
Clef/Poll Winners Records (Spain), 1954. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A classic pairing of postwar trumpets – those of Dizzy Gillespie and Roy Eldridge, each given plenty of space to speak their piece here in the best Verve all-star tradition! The group's great too – with Herb Ellis on guitar, Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Louis Bellson ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Elegua/We Are Busy Bodies, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 30.99
A totally wonderful little record – a jazz set with a bit of a Latin vibe – part electric, thanks to some great Fender Rhodes – which is mixed with percussion and a really well-crafted horn section! The tracks are long, and very jazzy – put together with a style that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philo, 1982. Sealed ... $6.99 9.99
Features Mark Egan on bass and percussion, Danny Gottlieb on drums and percussion, Clifford Carter on keyboards, and Bill Evans on saxophone. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed. Cover has a cut corner.)
Original Cultures (Germany), 2024. New Copy ... $19.99 23.99
Really inventive sounds from this hip Italian trio – a combo who have a way of mixing acoustic and electric elements in ways that echo recent experiments on both the Chicago and London scenes! The music is jazz, but with a strong reliance on larger soundscapes – a quality that's echoed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Denon (Japan), 1987. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Great early work from Eliane Elias – Brazilian-influenced rhythms, warm piano lines, and a surprising undercurrent of soul! The set features Eliane strongly out front on acoustic piano – working with some elements of other American jazz at the time – kind of that post-fusion ... read more CD
(Out of print, please not that there is a punch through the entire booklet.)
Blue Note, 1995. Used ... $1.99
We want to hate this guy! Why? Well, because years ago, when he was still just a divinity grad student at the University of Chicago, we used to catch him sitting in on sessions all over the south side. At the time, his vocal stylings used to make us wince – but those years in the trenches ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Promotional sticker on booklet cover and stamp on CD.)
Concord, 2009. Used ... $2.99
A beautiful tribute to the historic pairing of John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman – delivered here by one of our favorite jazz singers working today! The album's way more than just a simple rehash of a classic – as Kurt Elling expands upon the Coltrane/Hartman vibe tremendously, taking ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $1.99
Early genius from Kurt Elling – one of Blue Note's best vocal signings of the 90s, and a richly talented singer who's still not well understood by many audiences! The set's got Kurt doing a bit of everything he does great – completely transforming old standards like "Nature ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker on booklet cover and stamp on CD.)
Smithsonian, 1938. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
With featured soloists Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, Otto Hardwick, Barney Bigard, Joe Nanton, Juan Tizol, Lawrence Brown, Rex Stewart, and Ivie Anderson. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue.)
Solid State, 1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99 14.99
Titles include "Black Swan", "Azure", "In Triplicate", "Fifi", "Black Butterfly", "El Gato", "BP", and "4:30 Blues" – plus a speech by Duke at the end! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing.)
Columbia/Poll Winners Records (Spain), 1962. Used ... $9.99
All American In Jazz is a lesser-known Ellington set from the 60s – tracks from the lesser-remembered musical, with alto from Johnny Hodges, trumpet from Ray Nance, and tenor from Paul Gonsalves! Titles include "Our Children", "Nightlife", "I've Just Seen Her", ... read more CD
Doctor Jazz, 1957. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99 19.99
With Joe Benjamin on bass, Sam Woodyard on drums, Harold Shorty Baker, Willie Cook, and Clark Terry on trumpets, Ray Nance on cornet, Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, and Johnny Hodges on alto, Russell Procope and Jimmy Hamilton on alto and clarinet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor, and Harry ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Duke Ellington —
And His Mother Called Him Bill ... LP RCA, 1968. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has light ringwear.)
Duke Ellington —
And His Mother Called Him Bill (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG/Bluebird, 1967. Used ... $3.99
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... read more CD
(Bluebird First Editions digipack pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Berlin '65/Pablo (Spain), 1965/1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Midriff", "Ad Lib On Nippon", "Harmony in Harlem", and "Things Ain't What They Used To Be". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... $3.99
The album's a bit less "historical" than you might guess from the title – at least at the time it was issued in the mid 50s! The material is from Chicago sessions recorded in 1956 – unusual non-Columbia material for the period, featuring the Ellington group working in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and looks great.)
Duke Ellington —
Black, Brown, & Beige ... LP Columbia, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An important larger work from Duke Ellington – a suite of tracks that encompasses a range of styles and emotions in African-American expression! The work features some key guest work from Mahalia Jackson – singing here in a way that's different than other vocalists who worked with Duke ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear.)
Bluebird, 1940/1941/1942. Used 3 CDs ... $4.99
Includes 66 tracks on 3 CDs. Notable sidemen include Wallace Jones and Cootie Williams on trumpet, Rex Stewart on cornet, Tricky Sam Nanton and Lawrence Brown on trombone, Johnny Hodges on alto and soprano sax, Ben Webster on tenor sax, Fred Guy on guitar, Jimmy Blanton on bass, and Sonny Greer on ... read more CD
Columbia, Late 30s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Subtitled "jazz for that relaxed mood", this is actually a great compilation of early work by Ellington's group – recorded for Columbia during the years 1934 to 1939. Somehow, the tracks still end up sounding 30 years ahead of their time – far stronger than most any early 50s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove – 1D/1G. Cover has some wear and aging, gloss peel at the right side, and a small sticker in back.)
Duke Ellington —
Blues In Orbit (Columbia Jazz Masterpieces) ... LP Columbia, 1959. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Deep and bluesy work from the all-star Ellington group of the late 50s – a beautifully recorded album that moves way past the simple cliche of its title! The set features a host of original tunes from Duke Ellington and other members of the group – and players include Jimmy Hamilton on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Cover has a promo stamp and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Portrait, 1938. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
32 tracks over two CDs. CD
Prestige, 1943. Used 2 CDs ... $7.99
Recorded in January of 1943 – with Ellington on piano, Ray Nance on trumpet and violin, Rex Stewart and Harold Baker on trumpets, Juan Tizol and Lawrence Brown on trombones, Johnny Hodges on alto, and Ben Webster on tenor. CD
(Artwork has light age spots.)
Classics (France), 1938. Used ... $19.99
A great entry in the series that includes both tracks issued under Ellington's own name and dates led by regular band members Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, and Barney Bigard. CD
Also available Chronological Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – 1938 (CDr pressing) ... CD 6.99(Out of print.)
Classics (France), 1938. Used ... $6.99
A great entry in the series that includes both tracks issued under Ellington's own name and dates led by regular band members Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, and Barney Bigard. CD
Also available Chronological Duke Ellington & His Orchestra – 1938 ... CD 19.99(CDr pressing – priced accordingly.)
Classics (France), 1939/1940. Used ... $18.99
Notable sidemen include Ben Webster, Jimmy Blanton, Ivie Anderson, Rex Stewart, Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, Cootie Williams, and Tricky Sam. CD
(Out of print, original Classics pressing.)
CBS (Holland), 1938. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99 14.99
Includes sessions by Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra, and Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue, still sealed, with a hole from price sticker removal.)
Phoenix (Spain), 1957. Used ... $9.99
Duke Ellington on piano, Johnny Hodges and Rick Henderson on alto saxophone, Russell Procope on alto saxophone and clarinet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor saxophone, Jimmy Hamilton on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, and Quentin Jackson on trombone, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, ... read more CD
Also available Complete Ellington Indigos ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
Jazz Beat (Spain), 1957. Used ... $9.99
Duke Ellington on piano, Johnny Hodges and Rick Henderson on alto saxophone, Russell Procope on alto saxophone and clarinet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor saxophone, Jimmy Hamilton on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, and Quentin Jackson on trombone, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, ... read more CD
Also available Complete Ellington Indigos ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
Reprise, 1965. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
One of the great entries in Duke Ellington's "exotic" albums of the 60s – records that aren't exactly exotica by any stretch of the imagination, but which have musical themes that were inspired by the international travels of the Ellington band at the time! In this case, the locale ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some wear and aging.)
RCA, 1966. Very Good+ ... $4.99 14.99
With Brock Peters, Esther Marrow, Jimmy McPhail, Bunny Bridges, and the Herman McCoy Choir. LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo deep groove pressing, 1s/1s stampers. Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Drum Is A Woman ... LP Columbia, 1956. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A hokey cover and title, but a hip little record from Duke Ellington – kind of a story of percussion and jazz, all wrapped together with some great vocals and narration! The format is kind of far-reaching, but never too stuffy – and in a way, the album offers a great opportunity to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
RCA, 1941/1942. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Joker (Italy), 1940s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue.)
Fantasy/OJC, 1962. Used ... $5.99
A very cool date from Duke Ellington – one that's based strongly around the talents of tenorist Paul Gonsalves – always a key member of the Ellington ensemble, and quite a leader on his own in the 60s! The lineup is a familiar version of the Ellington orchestra – but the setting's ... read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
