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Ahmed Abdul-Malik —
East Meets West ... LP 
RCA, 1960. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A brilliant mix of jazz and world music! Abdul-Malik was the legendary bass player from the fifties who mixed straight jazz playing with traditional Middle Eastern rhythms – and although he most famously recorded albums with Monk as a regular bassist, his albums on his own are amazing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent 180 gram reissue.)
Toshiko Akiyoshi —
Kogun (Japanese pressing) ... LP RCA (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Brilliantly bold work from pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi – an artist who's really coming into her own for the 70s – stepping out in a big band format that would win her a wide new audience on both sides of the Pacific! The album's one of the first to feature the ensemble co-led with husband ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Toshiko Akiyoshi —
Ten Gallon Shuffle (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 
Baystate/RCA (Japan), 1984. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A hokey title and cover, but a great little record – a lesser-known gem from the Toshiko Akioshi big band, recorded in the mid 80s for Japanese release! Toshiko's still working strongly with reedman Lew Tabackin here – and as always, the sound of the reeds really make the record – ... read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing in a cool textured cover – includes obi!)
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band —
Kogun ... LP RCA, 1974. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Brilliantly bold work from pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi – an artist who's really coming into her own for the 70s – stepping out in a big band format that would win her a wide new audience on both sides of the Pacific! The album's one of the first to feature the ensemble co-led with husband ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band —
Road Time ... LP RCA, 1976. Very Good 2LP ... $7.99
A great little live set from the glory days of the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band – a series of performances from Japan, recorded in 1976, all featuring the ensemble at its best! The double-length nature of the record takes the group even farther than usual – really letting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, corner bump.)
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band —
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band ... CD RCA/Novus, Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great introduction to one of the hippest big bands of the 70s – a duo who did for the jazz ensemble mode in their decade what Kenny Clarke and Francy Boland did in the 60s! Tracks include "Studio J", "Quadrille, Anyone", "Kogun", "First Night", and ... read more CD
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 70s classic from the team of Toshiko Akioshi and Lew Tabackin – a duo who did for the jazz ensemble mode in their generation what Kenny Clarke and Francy Boland did in the 60s! The material here is wonderfully inventive – the kind of compositions that Toshiko wouldn't have even ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA/Mosaic, 1974/1975/1976/1977. Used 3CD ... $84.99
Seminal work from one of the hippest big bands of the 70s – the legendary ensemble led by pianist Toshiko Akioshi and reedman Lew Tabackin! The group marks a huge shift for Akiyoshi – a move away from the more bop-inflected small combo work of earlier years, into a rich new role as a ... read more CD
(Out of print, limited edition of 5000 copies. Includes slipcase and large booklet, which has a crease.)
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic live performance from this legendary ensemble – and a record that brings a nice sort of edge to the group's already great sound! It's a bit hard to describe – but somehow the live recording quality seems to create more intensity, maybe more urgency to the way the group ... read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A second great performance from the Akioshi/Tabackin Big Band's performance at Newport in 1977 – and one we like even more than the first! The sound here is totally great – hard, focused, and flowing with a magical energy that made this group one of the few large jazz bands to flourish ... read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Manny Albam & Ernie Wilkins —
Drum Suite ... CD RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hard-swinging big band material – with a heavy emphasis on drums! The album is a suite of six tracks – all written by either Manny Albam or Ernie Wilkins, both of whom arrange the groups on the set – really letting them open up nicely on the album's longish tracks. Manny and ... read more CD
RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A swing session, but one from the late 50's that has more of an edge to it than you'd expect. The group includes Buster Bailey, J.C. Higgenbottom, Cozy Cole, and Coleman Hawkins, who is in excellent form. Titles include "Algiers Bounce", "I Cover the Waterfront", "I've ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a partially split top seam, light surface wear, and appears to be autographed by pianist Marty Napoleon.)
Henry Red Allen —
World On A String ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Henry Red Allen on trumpet and vocals, Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax, Buster Bailey on clarinet, and Marty Napoleon on piano. CD
Louis Armstrong —
In The 30s/RCA, 1930s/1940s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Louis Armstrong —
Louis Armstrong & His Friends (First Editions Series – with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong hits the Flying Dutchman label – and unlocks a whole new spiritual side of his talents – a mode that's quite different than some of his crossover pop of the 60s! The style here has a bit of righteous elements in the lyrics, and lots of spiritual jazz in the backings ... read more CD
(Out of print, digipak case has some wear and a cutout through the spine.)
Louis Armstrong —
Louis Armstrong – July 4, 1900/RCA, 1930s/1940s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Vintage work from Louis Armstrong's years at RCA – brought together in a nice package issued after his death in 1971. LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong —
Pops – The 1940s Small Band Sides ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1940s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Featuring Kid Ory, Bobby Hackett, Jack Teagarden, Barney Bigard, Leonard Feather, Sid Catlett and others. Tracks include "Mahogany Hall Stomp", "Rockin' Chair", "St James Infirmary Blues", "Save It, Pretty Mama", "Before Long", "Blues In The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Louis Armstrong —
Rare Batch Of Satch – The Authentic Sound Of Louis Armstrong In the 30s ... LP RCA, Early 30s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great 30s work from the 78rpm era – including an early take on "High Society", and the classic "Laughin Louie". LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong —
Sings The Blues ... LP RCA, 1933/1946/1947. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Louis Armstrong —
What A Wonderful World (Bluebird) ... LP Bluebird/RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Later recording by Armstrong, with notable sidemen including Bernard Purdie, James Spaulding, Frank Owens, Kenny Burrell, Richard Davis, Goergoe Duvivier, Leon Thomas, Billy Harper, Al Grey, Thad Jones, Jimmy Owens, and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Louis Armstrong All Stars —
Lous Armstrong All Stars with Jack Teagarden (3 x 12 inch 78 rpm album) ... 78 RPM RCA, 1947. Very Good 3 x 78 rpm album ... Out Of Stock
Brian Auger —
Second Wind ... LP RCA, 1972. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A brilliant jazz rock jammer from Brian Auger – recorded here with a bit more effects than usual, in a nicely tripped-out way that makes us forgive the vocals and really get into the grooves of the tunes! The group seems even tighter than ever – but never too slick or rocking – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light edge & ring wear.)
RCA, 1974. Very Good ... $8.99
Long lean groovers from Brian Auger and the Oblivion Express group – recorded with a slightly freer feel than some of the group's earlier albums, and an approach that has them stretching out nicely! Brian still sings a bit on some tracks, but there seems to be more of a focus than before on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Vinyl plays with a light click on the first track. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Brian Auger & The Oblivion Express —
Better Land ... LP RCA, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really mind-expanded set from keyboardist Brian Auger – and a record that has him stepping out of the 60s shadows of American jazz and R&B, into a groove that's much more solidly his own! Auger's really finding his sound with the Oblivion Express group here – bringing in a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Closer To It! ... LP RCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Soaring organ work from Brian Auger's Oblivion Express – and arguably the greatest album he ever cut with this post-Trinity group! The sound here is clean and lean – with Brian himself on a mix of organ, piano, and moog – really hitting a nice jazz funk mode that drops some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring wear.)
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Live Oblivion Vol 1 ... LP RCA, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Really hard-jamming work from keyboardist Brian Auger – the first of a 2-part live set from the US, and easily some of his greatest work on record! The tracks are all very long and stretched out here – an extrapolation of the territory Auger was already exploring on studio sides, taken ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Live Oblivion Vol 1 ... CD RCA/Soul Bank (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99 On May 10, 2024
Really hard-jamming work from keyboardist Brian Auger – the first of a 2-part live set from the US, and easily some of his greatest work on record! The tracks are all very long and stretched out here – an extrapolation of the territory Auger was already exploring on studio sides, taken ... read more CD
Also available Live Oblivion Vol 1 ... LP 9.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 10.
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Live Oblivion Vol 1 ... LP RCA/Soul Bank (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $22.99 23.99 On May 10, 2024
Really hard-jamming work from keyboardist Brian Auger – the first of a 2-part live set from the US, and easily some of his greatest work on record! The tracks are all very long and stretched out here – an extrapolation of the territory Auger was already exploring on studio sides, taken ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live Oblivion Vol 1 ... LP 9.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 10.
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Live Oblivion Vol 2 ... CD RCA/Soul Bank (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99 On May 10, 2024
The second smoking Live Oblivion set from Brian Auger and crew – twice as long, and maybe even twice as funky as the first! The tunes on here all really push the ten minute mark – stretching out the original Auger conception on studio sides, and featuring plenty of room for really ... read more CD
This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 10.
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Live Oblivion Vol 2 ... LP RCA/Soul Bank (UK), 1974. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $27.99 29.99 On May 10, 2024
The second smoking Live Oblivion set from Brian Auger and crew – twice as long, and maybe even twice as funky as the first! The tunes on here all really push the ten minute mark – stretching out the original Auger conception on studio sides, and featuring plenty of room for really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 10.
Georgie Auld, Dizzy Gillespie, Shelly Manne, Cal Tjader & Others —
Cool California ... LP Savoy, Early 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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(Early 80s US issue. Cover has light wear.)
Chet Baker —
Chet Is Back! (French pressing) ... LP RCA (France), 1962. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Chet Baker's rarest albums – and a great one! The session was recorded in Rome in 1962, at a time when Chet's star had fallen quite a bit on the American scene, and it features him working with some of the hippest European players at the time – like Rene Thomas on guitar, Bobby ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(French reissue in a non-gatefold cover, with light wear.)
Chet Baker —
Italian Sessions ... CD RCA, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
The session was recorded in Rome in 1962, at a time when Chet's star had fallen quite a bit on the American scene, and it features him working with some of the hippest European players at the time – like Rene Thomas on guitar, Bobby Jaspar on tenor and flute, Amadeo Tomassi on piano, and ... read more CD
RCA/Dialogo (Italy), 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $35.99 36.99
A very cool album from the Italian branch of RCA Records – and a set that features a host of artists from other nations who briefly stopped over in Italy, and recorded some of these gems for the label! There's a core energy to the set, which balances contributions from a few key artists, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gato Barbieri —
Bolivia/Flying Dutchman/RCA, 1971/1973. Used ... $7.99
2 of Gato Barbieri's greatest albums of the 70s – back to back on one CD! Bolivia is one of Gato's better albums from the early 70s – and like a lot of his Latin-themed ones, a swirling mix of soulful soloing, modal grooves, and unbridled emotion. Lonnie Liston Smith is playing piano ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gato Barbieri —
Under Fire (French pressing) ... LP RCA/Flying Dutchman (France), 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An excellent set from the great Gato Barbieri – one of the gems from his earlier years on record, and an album that's very much in the best spirit of his sides for Impulse in the early 70s! There' definitely some Latin currents in the rhythm – not as strongly stated as on his Latin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Barnet —
Complete Charlie Barnet Vol 3 – 1939 - 1940 ... LP Bluebird/RCA, 1939/1940. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Kathy Barr —
Follow Me ... LP RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Kathy, we'd follow you anywhere – not just for your sultry look on the cover of this album, but for your warm and wonderful vocals throughout the set! The notes describe Barr as "vibrant, vivacious, vital, and full of volcanic tenderness too" – and given the presentation of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
Brand New Wagon ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
Late 40s recordings that have the Basie band getting nice and lean – but still with vocals from Jimmy Rushing, tenor from Buddy Tate and Paul Gonsalves, and trumpet from Harry Sweets Edison! CD
Count Basie —
Complete Original American RCA-Victor Recordings (3CD set) ... CD RCA/Definitive, Late 40s. Used 3 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
63 songs over three CDs. CD
Count Basie —
Count Basie Vol 1 – 1947 ... LP RCA/Black & White (France), Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Count Basie —
Jazz Tribune No 27 – The Indispensable Count Basie ... CD RCA, Late 40s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes the tracks "Bill's Mill", "Futile Frustration", "Basie's Basement", "Lopin'", ""I Never Knew", "Sugar", "South", "Guest In A Nest", "Money Is Honey", "Just A Minute", "Bye Bye ... read more CD
Count Basie featuring Jimmy Rushing —
Basie's Basement ... CD RCA/BMG, Late 40s. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Mister Roberts' Roost", "Seventh Avenue Express", "Sophisticated Swing", and "House Rent Boogie". CD
(2004 pressing.)
Sidney Bechet —
Bechet Of New Orleans ... LP RCA, Late 30s/Early 40s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Mono purple label pressing with deep groove.)
Sidney Bechet —
Blue Bechet – The New Orleans Pioneer In 16 Outstanding Performances ... LP RCA, Early 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "The Mooche", "Blues In Thirds", "Indian Summer", "Sidney's Blues", "Shag", and "Lay Your Racket". LP, Vinyl record album
Sidney Bechet —
Complete Sidney Bechet Volumes 1 & 2 (1932-1941) ... LP RCA (France), 1930s/Early 40s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A double LP set that compiles side Bechet recorded for RCA (Bluebird?) in the 30s and early 40s – mostly in New York. There's a total of 35 tracks on the set – and titles include early recordings of "Jada", "Really The Blues", "Sweetie Dear", "Preachin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Shrinkwrap is cracked at the spine, but is still intact and unopened. Cover has light aging where exposed.)
Sidney Bechet —
Master Musician ... LP RCA/Bluebird, 1930s/Early 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A whopping 36 song compilation of Bechet's work through the 30s and 40s with the New Orleans Feet Warmers! LP, Vinyl record album
Sidney Bechet —
Sidney Bechet In Paris Vol 1 ... CD RCA/Disques Vogue, 1953/1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects two larger works – the ballet La Nuit Est Une Sorciere and La Colline De Delta, a rhapsody for soprano sax and orchestra. CD
(Cutout notch through case and artwork.)
RCA (Germany), 1930s/Early 1940s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(60s mono black label pressing. Cover has some ringwear and lightly bent corners.)
Bix Beiderbecke —
Bix Beiderbecke Legend (2LP set) ... LP RCA (France), Late 20s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Includes recordings with the orchestras of Jean Goldkette, Paul Whiteman, Hoagy Carmichael, and Bix Beiderbecke himself. LP, Vinyl record album
Bix Beiderbecke —
Bix Beiderbecke Legend Vol 3 ... LP RCA (France), Late 20s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Includes recordings with the orchestras of Jean Goldkette and Paul Whiteman. LP, Vinyl record album
Bix Beiderbecke —
Bix Lives! ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects work as a featured soloist with Jean Goldkette & His Orchestra, Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, and two tracks a leader – 23 tracks totals. CD
RCA, 1935/1940. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Late 60s orange label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, some wear and aging, reddish drip stains at the left side, some notes in pen, and a small peeled spot at the top right corner in back.)
Art Blakey —
Art Blakey Et Les Jazz Messengers Au Club St Germain Vol 1 ... LP RCA (France), 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Seminal work from Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers – recorded at a time when that group was really coming together! After a slightly wayward year of 1957, when the Messengers had a different lineup away from Blue Note, Art re-forged the group for the end of the 50s with a rock-solid array ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey —
Night In Tunisia (RCA) (Japanese pressing) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the time – and a killer album that sports a late 50's lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, and Bill Hardman. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that Blakey's leadership brings to ... read more CD
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Art Blakey Et Les Jazz Messengers Au Club St Germain Vol 2 ... LP RCA (France), 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Seminal work from Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers – recorded at a time when that group was really coming together! After a slightly wayward year of 1957, when the Messengers had a different lineup away from Blue Note, Art re-forged the group for the end of the 50s with a rock-solid array ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – PG22. Back cover has some light aging near the edges, front is nice – as is vinyl.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Night In Tunisia (First Editions Series – with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the time – and a killer album that sports a late 50's lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, and Bill Hardman. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that Blakey's leadership brings to ... read more CD
(2002 digipak pressing.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... CD RCA, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... read more CD
(Out of print. Punch through tray card.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... LP RCA, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Don Braden —
Fire Within ... CD RCA, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features tenor Don Braden working in a few different quartet and trio formations – musicians include Darrell Grant on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Cecil Brooks III on drums. CD
Ruby Braff —
Easy Now ... LP RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Emmett Berry on trumpet, Bob Wilber on tenor, Vic Dickensonon trombone, Leonard Gaskin on bass, Mundell Lowe on guitar, Marty Napoleon on piano, and Don Lamond on drums; plus Roy Eldridge on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Hank Jones on piano on a few tunes. LP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear, but looks nice overall!)
Ruby Braff —
This Is My Lucky Day ... CD BMG/RCA, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Pee Wee Russell, Roy Eldridge, Hank Jones, and Mundell Lowe. CD
Anthony Braxton —
Anthony Braxton Live ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Anthony Braxton on soprano, contrabass, and alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, and contrabass clarinet – with George Lewis on trombone, Kenny Wheeler on trumpet, Dave Holland on bass, and Barry Altschul on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Lenny Breau —
Velvet Touch Of Lenny Breau Live ... CD RCA/One Way, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A live trio date from guitarist Lenny Breau – and a set that's maybe got a bit more of an edge than some of his studio albums of the time! Lenny introduces the set, which helps enforce the concert feel of the proceedings – then works through a set of nicely varied material that really ... read more CD
Bluebird/RCA, Mid 30s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99 7.99
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(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light wear, a promo imprint, and price code sticker.)
RCA/BGO (UK), New Copy 2CDs ... $14.99 19.99 About May 3, 2024
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Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce —
New Formulas From The Jazz Lab ... LP RCA (Japan), 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Rare work from the team of Gigi Gryce and Donald Byrd – material recorded during their Jazz Lab sessions for Columbia Records in the 50s, but unissued at the time! The duo are pure genius together – able to open up with all the modern jazz currents that altoist Gryce was bringing to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Conte Candoli & Frank Rosolino —
Conversation ... LP RCA, 1974. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
An excellent session cut during a stretch when the Candoli/Rosolino team were doing some of their best work – playing in Europe with a number of hip backup groups. This set features an Italian trio of Franco D'Andrea on piano, Giovanni Tomasso on bass, and Gege Munari on drums. Tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, still sealed with a cutout notch.)
RCA, 1954. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
One of the coolest, classiest pianists on the New York scene – heard here on an early album for RCA! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
Barbara Carroll —
Lullabies In Rhythm (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
The lovely Barbara Carroll was one of the greatest female pianists of her generation – and this beautiful mid 50s set for RCA is a key demonstration of her powers at their best! Barbara's got an approach to the keys that's warm and almost tentative – at times swinging with the light ... read more CD
Centipede —
Septober Energy (2CD edition) ... CD RCA/Esoteric (UK), 1971. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A landmark session that gathered together just about every hip British jazz and jazz/rock musician of the time – and brought them together into one super-cool orchestra of sound! Robert Fripp produced the record, and Keith Tippett is the overall music director – but the album's got a ... read more CD
RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... $11.99 18.99
A tight little no-nonsense set from Al Cohn – the kind of record that he seemed to cut perfectly at the time, in a mold that he was helping trademark as the RCA 50s approach to jazz! The tunes are all quite short, and mostly familiar numbers – but they're arranged with a west coast-ish ... read more CD
(1998 pressing.)
RCA/Mosaic, 1955. Used 3 CDs ... $54.99
A massive set of music recorded for RCA in 1955 – five classic albums, all featuring shifting lineups of players related to the Count Basie Band! The style here is often a bit more modern than most Basie work, but still also shows an undeniably strong sense of rhythm – one that comes ... read more CD
(Limited edition. Slipcover has some wear.)
Al Cohn, Joe Newman, & Freddie Green —
Natural Rhythm ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two closely related sessions with Joe Newman and Al Cohn in the front line – plus guitarist Freddie Green, pianist Nat Pierce, Milt Hinton on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. Tracks include "Up In The Blues", "Free & Easy", "Something's Gotta Give", "Dog ... read more CD
Al Cohn, Phil Woods, Kenny Dorham, and others —
East-West Jazz Septet – Birdland Stars On Tour 1956 ... CD RCA/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really great little live jazz date from the mid 50s – one that features a unique pairing of east and west coast players, working together as part of a Birdland Stars package tour! The group's an exceptionally balanced one – with players who are all strong enough to work together ... read more CD
RCA (Spain), 1955. Used ... $6.99
A classic set of interlocking tenor work from 3 giants who made up the best part of Woody Herman's classic 4 horn lineup – Al Cohn, Bill Perkins, and Richie Kamuca – all coming together here in small group formation! The album's a wonderful example of the way that the hornplay of the ... read more CD
Al Cohn/RCA/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic set of interlocking tenor work from 3 giants who made up the best part of Woody Herman's classic 4 horn lineup – Al Cohn, Bill Perkins, and Richie Kamuca – all coming together here in small group formation! The album's a wonderful example of the way that the hornplay of the ... read more CD
Also available Brothers! – The Complete Sessions ... CD 6.99
RCA, 1995. Used ... $4.99
A live album with Steve Coleman on alto saxophone, David Murray on tenor saxophone, Andy Milne on keyboards and piano, Reggie Washington on bass, and Gene Lake on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1995. Used ... $4.99
With Ralph Alessi on trumpet, Vijay Iyer on keys, Miya Masaoka on koto, and vocals from Yassir Chadly. CD
(Out of print.)
Steve Coleman & The Mystic Rhythm Society —
Sign & The Seal – Transmissions Of The Metaphysics Of A Culture ... CD RCA, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Ravi Coltrane on tenor sax. CD
Wild Bill Davis —
Free, Frantic, & Funky ... LP RCA, 1965. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The Hammond of Wild Bill gets some great help here – including Jerome Richardson and Seldon Powell on tenor and flute, plus Mundell Lowe on guitar! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Matt Dennis —
She Dances Overhead ... LP RCA, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Dreamy vocals from Matt Dennis – a set of Rodgers & Hart numbers, performed in a sweetly swaying style that has plenty of warm touches. Unlike some of Matt's smaller combo records, this set's got larger backings from the orchestra of Harry Geller – using some light strings and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Desmond —
Bossa Antigua ... LP RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The team of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall was one of the best ideas ever forged in American jazz of the 60s – and the icy pair are perfect company together on this album of bossa-inflected tracks with a very cool edge! The album allows Desmond's alto to take on a warmth and flowing quality it ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Desmond —
Bossa Antigua (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA (France), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
The team of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall was one of the best ideas ever forged in American jazz of the 60s – and the icy pair are perfect company together on this album of bossa-inflected tracks with a very cool edge! The album allows Desmond's alto to take on a warmth and flowing quality it ... read more CD
Paul Desmond —
Complete RCA Albums Collection (Desmond Blue/RCA/Sony, Mid 60s. Used 6 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Genius in one of its purest forms! Paul Desmond's alto sax was honed to perfection by the time of these recordings – worked out through fame in the Dave Brubeck Quartet years of the late 50s and early 60s, but also relaxed in a confidence that makes these sides completely majestic, and ... read more CD
Paul Desmond —
Desmond Blue ... LP RCA, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A cool jazz classic from altoist Paul Desmond and guitarist Jim Hall! The album was recorded under Desmond's name, but Hall's the guitarist throughout, and his playing lends an indescribably wonderful edge to the set, making the album a real team effort! Unlike other RCA sides by Hall and Desmond ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Desmond —
Glad To Be Unhappy ... CD RCA (France), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hard to be unhappy in a setting like this – a classic RCA session from the 60s, and one that matches the sublime icy alto sax of Paul Desmond with the perfectly airy guitar of the great Jim Hall! The pair work simple wonders with familiar tunes on the set – bringing together a love of ... read more CD
RCA (Japan), 1963. Used ... $11.99
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more CD
(1988 Japanese pressing.)
Paul Desmond —
Take Ten ... LP RCA, 1963. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Take Ten ... CD 11.99(Mono pressing with deep groove, 1s stampers. Cover has clear tape on all seams, surface wear & aging.)
Paul Desmond —
Take Ten (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more CD
Also available Take Ten ... CD 11.99
Paul Desmond —
Take Ten Plus (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more CD
Also available Take Ten ... CD 11.99(Out of print 1999 CD pressing.)
Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan —
Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan (aka Two Of A Mind) ... LP RCA/Pickwick, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A reunion of sorts for Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan – given that the pair had played together on record 5 years before, in a similar session for Verve! This album's almost lighter and more airy than the previous one – as it's done in a mode that echoes strongly with Desmond's own ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue.)
Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan —
Two Of A Mind ... LP RCA, 1962. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A reunion of sorts for Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan – given that the pair had played together on record 5 years before, in a similar session for Verve! This album's almost lighter and more airy than the previous one – as it's done in a mode that echoes strongly with Desmond's own ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove – 1S/1S. Cover has a small peel spot and the rear paste-on is unglued at the bottom corner.)
Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan —
Two Of A Mind (First Editions Series with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reunion of sorts for Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan – given that the pair had played together on record 5 years before, in a similar session for Verve! This album's almost lighter and more airy than the previous one – as it's done in a mode that echoes strongly with Desmond's own ... read more CD
Paul Desmond with Jim Hall —
Desmond Blue (First Editions Series) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A cool jazz classic from altoist Paul Desmond and guitarist Jim Hall! The album was recorded under Desmond's name, but Hall's the guitarist throughout, and his playing lends an indescribably wonderful edge to the set, making the album a real team effort! Unlike other RCA sides by Hall and Desmond ... read more CD
Paul Desmond with Jim Hall —
Easy Living ... LP RCA, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Paul Desmond doesn't get any better than this – blowing his icy cool alto next to warm guitar lines from the mighty Jim Hall – a classic RCA Records pairing in jazz, heard to great effect on this classic album! There's a slight bossa groove to some of the rhythms, which is great for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bill Dixon —
Intents & Purposes (LP sleeve edition) ... CD RCA/International Phonograph, 1967. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Amazing! One of the few rare records cut by Bill Dixon during the 60s, and a perfect example of "new thing" jazz in action. Trumpeter Dixon plays in 3 different ensembles – a nonet, a quintet, and a duet – with players like Byard Lancaster, Reggie Workman, Robert Pozar, and ... read more CD
Johnny Dodds —
Johnny Dodds – Sixteen Rare Recordings By One Of The Men Who Shaped The History Of New Orleans Clarinet ... LP RCA, Late 20s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Mono purple label pressing with deep groove.)
RCA, 1939. Very Good+ ... $1.99
