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Muhal Richard Abrams —
Spiral – Live At Montreux 1978 ... LP Novus/Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album from Muhal – with all the soulful spiritualness of his best 70s work, more stripped down than later orchestrated efforts, and with a gentler more intimate approach than earlier work. The set is mostly solo piano – although Abrams also plays some occasional percussion ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Air —
Air Lore ... LP Arista/Novus, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of their early classics, and still one of the greatest groups with roots in the Chicago AACM scene! The lineup is wonderful – drums and percussion from the late Steve McCall, bass from Fred Hopkins, and alto, tenor, and flute from the always-amazing Henry Threadgill! The group do a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Air Lore ... CD 34.99(Cover has a cut corner, promo sticker, and some ring impressions.)
Arista All Stars —
Blue Montreux Vol 2 ... LP Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sweet session of 70s electric jazz – recorded as a unique live all-star outing by a group of Arista's best jazz players at the time! The group's an octet, but plays together in differing formations throughout the record – with Warren Bernhardt on keyboards, Michael Brecker on saxes, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Anthony Braxton —
Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979 ... LP Arista, 1979. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful set of alto improvisations that has Braxton moving through classic and original music, in a rich array of styles that clearly show his genius on the instrument. The double LP set is filled with great moments – like his readings of "Giant Steps" and "Along Came ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Anthony Braxton —
Creative Orchestra Music 1976 ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Braxton's first recordings of his work for larger ensembles, and a masterpiece that gives a good example of the kind of early ideas that have informed some of his recent work in the same style. The orchestras vary from track to track, but they all include excellent players like Roscoe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Anthony Braxton —
Montreux/Arista/Freedom, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Nice 2LP set that brings together 3 different sets of live material recorded by Braxton during the mid 70s! The first set features Braxton in trio with Kenny Wheeler and Dave Holland at Montreux, in 1975; the second set features Braxton and George Lewis, along with the Circle rhythm team of Dave ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Anthony Braxton with Muhal Richard Abrams —
Duets 1976 ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The rich tones of Muhal's piano provide a perfect foil for Braxton, and one that gets him playing a wide range of styles on sopranino, clarinet, bass clarinet, and alto. The whole album resonates with a soulfulness that's not always apparent in Braxton's other work from the time – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light ring impressions, and a faded spot of lacquer near the spine with a light smear across the front.)
Brecker Brothers —
Brecker Brothers ... LP Arista, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The start of a legendary run from superjazz brothers Randy and Michael Brecker – trumpeter and tenorist, respectively – already players who'd worked on a hell of a lot of previous sessions, both as a pair and on their own – finally stepping here into some well-deserved fame in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear. Labels have ink stamps.)
Brecker Brothers —
Don't Stop The Music ... LP Arista, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from The Brecker Brothers – working here at a new level for 70s jazz fusion! Sure, it's as slick as it can be – with touches of club and disco grooves to give an even smoother edge to the jazz funk of the Brecker Brothers – but thanks to some solid soloing that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, some edge wear, and is bent at the top right corner.)
Brecker Brothers —
Heavy Metal Be Bop ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
No heavy metal here – just tight and funky jamming from the mighty Brecker Brothers! There's a bit more guitar here than on some of their other records – hence, possibly, the title – but the whole thing's still very much in that mix of soulful fusion and jazzy soloing that the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Bobby Broom —
Clean Sweep ... LP Arista, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer set from a player who should have been huge – ultra-sweet guitarist Bobby Broom, a player we'd vote to become the next big heir to the sound of Wes Montgomery or George Benson! This debut set is a wicked mix of jazz and soul – recorded right at the best stretch of the early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a number in marker and some wear.)
Tom Browne —
Love Approach ... LP GRP/Arista, 1980. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An early gem from trumpeter Tom Browne – a set that not only firmly established Browne as one of the best young players of his generation, but which also paved the way for a whole new direction for jazz funk in the 80s! The record is a perfect example of how great the mix of R&B rhythms ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Arista/GRP, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A key bit of jazz funk from trumpeter Tom Browne – still grooving strong here, with a sublime mix of modern soul, funky jazz, and some of the 80s groove touches that showed up on the best GRP titles from the time! The album's got a smooth compressed groove – kind of post-Donald Byrd, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(CRC pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a CRC sticker in back.)
Arista, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A classic killer from trumpeter Tom Browne – a smoking set that still has all the jazz funk touches of his earlier records, yet which also picks up a bit of an electro vibe as well! The move here is a bit like that taken by some of Browne's labelmates on GRP at the time – particularly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a faint mark from price sticker removal.)
Larry Coryell —
Standing Ovation ... LP Mood/Novus, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Solo recording by Coryell, with titles including "Discotexas", "Ravel", "Piano Improvisation", "Sweet Shuffle", and "Moon". LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing in the textured cover, with minimal wear.)
Larry Coryell & Steve Khan —
Two For The Road ... LP Arista, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Two fusion giants – but working here in acoustic formation, and without any other instrumentation at all! The setting is a great one – and really opens up our appreciation of both Larry Coryell and Steve Khan – as their interplay here on acoustic guitars is wonderfully unfettered ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gong —
Expresso II ... LP Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
GRP/Arista, 1981. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Sweet electric fusion from Dave Grusin – a set that has the keyboardist working with great help from Japanese saxophone legend Sadao Watanabe – plus help from Don Grusin on keyboards, Tom Browne on trumpet, Dave Valentin on flute, Bobby broom on guitar, and Marcus Miller on bass! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Julius Hemphill —
Coon Bid'ness ... LP Arista/Freedom, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Arista Freedom release of 2 different sessions by Julius Hemphill – one from 1975, with Arthur Blythe, Hamiet Bluiett, and Abdul Wadud; the other from 1972, with Bluiett, Wadud, and Baikida Carroll. The 1972 session's a bit more interesting, and was recorded in St. Louis by Oliver Sain (of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Baird Hersey & The Year Of The Ear —
Lookin' For That Groove ... LP Novus/Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Mark Harvey and Kenny Mason on trumpet and flugelhorn, Len Deflor and John Hagenon tenor and soprano, Stan Strickland on tenor, soprano, and flute, Tim Sessions on trombone, Ernesto Provencher on string and electric bass, TC Tommy Campbell on bass, Arnie Clapman on congas, and David Moss on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Human Arts Ensemble featuring C Bobo Shaw —
Whisper Of Dharma ... LP Arista, 1972/1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A late 70s issue of material that was originally recorded by Shaw and the group in their hometown of St Louis – where they held center stage in the city's small but committed avant garde scene, working as St Louis' answer to Chicago's AACM. Players include JD Paran on reeds, Joseph Bowie on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, aging, light surface wear, mild corner bends.)
Oliver Lake —
Heavy Spirits ... LP Arista/Freedom, 1975. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Great early work from Lake – playing here in a number of different settings, but always with well-matched collaborators! 3 tracks on the set – "Owshet", "Heavy Spirits", and "While Pushing Down Turn" – featuring Lake with Olu Dara on trumpet, Donald ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jeff Lorber Fusion —
Galaxian ... LP Arista, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Jeff Lorber group makes a move into R&B with a few tracks on this set – adding in vocals to their core sweet fusion approach, but in a style that totally makes sense! Lorber's always had a great way with a soulful tune – working with both electric and acoustic keys in a style ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Maybe one of the best 70s albums from these two great musicians – a spare set of duos performances recorded live at Montreux – away from any of the studio trappings that both players often found themselves involved with! There's almost an ECM vibe to the record – as the vibes of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a large promo sticker.)
Roswell Rudd —
Inside Job ... LP Arista/Freedom, 1976. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the last great albums that Rudd played on before going into retirement! The group features Rudd on trombone, Enrico Rava on trumpet, Dve Burrell on piano, Stafford James on bass, and Harold White on drums – and the overall feel is similar to some of the best ESP work of the 60s. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pharoah Sanders —
Love Will Find A Way ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful little record by Pharoah Sanders – quite different than most of his other recordings of the 70s, and done in a smoothly jazzy mode that also features plenty of soul! Sanders did the set in collaboration with Norman Connors – and the style is in that same great mix of mellow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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
Arista, 1973/1977. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A beautiful solo piano set by Cecil Taylor – recorded live in Ohio in 1973, and originally released on his own small Unit Core label. The work is a perfect example of how Cecil was stretching himself at the time – working in a mode that was part free jazz, part 70s spiritualism, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has light wear, with a touch of waviness at the bottom corners.)
Arista/Freedom, 1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Excellent Artista/Freedom reissue that brings together the full set from Cecil's 1962 performance at Cafe Monmartre. He's playing here in a trio that has Jimmy Lyons on alto and Sonny Murray on drums, and the music's a key link between his later seventies stuff, and his earlier work that you can ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, with a bit of waviness at the bottom half.)
Henry Threadgill —
X-75 Volume 1 ... LP Arista/Novus, 1979. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Prime late 70s AACM/loft jazz material, composed and led by Threadgill, and featuring groups that include avant players like Joseph Jarman, Douglas Ewart, Amina Claudine Myers, and Rufus Reid. Titles include "Sir Simpleton", "Celebration", and "Air Song" – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dave Valentin —
Hawk ... LP Arista, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
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(Cover has a promo sticker.)
Miroslav Vitous —
Majesty Music ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the great ones from bassist Miroslav Vitous – a musician you might know from more atmospheric moments, but artist who could really be funky when he wanted! The album's got this righteous groove that really matches the energy of Miroslav's Magical Shepherd album from the same time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Larry Young's Fuel —
Spaceball ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Funky fusion in a runaway spaceship – the second album by Larry Young's cosmic heavy Fuel ensemble! The album's a perfect batch of jazzy keyboard grooves in a tradition that includes Lonnie Liston Smith, Johnny Hammond, and Charles Earland during his Mercury years – with Larry on moog, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo – a nice copy! Cover has a small cutout mark.)
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