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A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
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Ahmed Abdul-Malik —
East Meets West ... LP RCA, 1960. Near Mint- ... 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-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 ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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/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
Henry Red Allen —
Ride, Red, Ride In Hi-Fi ... LP RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
Louis Armstrong —
In The 30s/RCA, 1930s/1940s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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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 —
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.)
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 & The Trinity —
Befour ... LP RCA, 1970. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The third album from Brian Auger & The Trinity – and the first to feature the group recording without vocals from Julie Driscoll! The sound here is just as soulful as before – a tight take on American soul jazz and funky soul of the 60s – pushed along by Auger's mighty work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has light ring impressions and yellowing from age.)
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.)
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
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Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Live Oblivion Vol 1 ... LP RCA, 1974. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
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
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Georgie Auld, Dizzy Gillespie, Shelly Manne, Cal Tjader & Others —
Cool California ... LP Savoy, Early 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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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.)
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 —
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 —
Count Basie Vol 1 – 1947 ... LP RCA/Black & White (France), Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Sidney Bechet —
Bechet Of New Orleans ... LP RCA, Late 30s/Early 40s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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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
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
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
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 & 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 —
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
Boots & His Buddies (Boots Douglas) —
Boots & His Buddies – 1937 to 1938 – Vol 1 ... LP RCA (France), 1937/1938. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Early 70s issue. Cover has light wear, aging, and is bent at the bottom right corner.)
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!)
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.)
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.)
Wild Bill Davis —
Free, Frantic, & Funky ... LP RCA, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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
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 —
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 —
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 9.99(Mono pressing with deep groove, 1s stampers. Cover has clear tape on all seams, surface wear & aging.)
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
Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan —
Two Of A Mind ... LP RCA, 1962. Very Good ... 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 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
RCA, Late 20s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Mono purple label pressing with deep groove.)
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 —
At His Very Best ... LP RCA, 1940s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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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 —
Daybreak Express – 16 Brilliant & Long Unavailable Performances From The Early 30s ... LP RCA, Early 30s. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic 30s Ellington for Bluebird – with Cootie Williams on trumpet, Juan Tizol on trombone, Johnny Hodges on alto and soprano sax, and Harry Carney on baritone and clarinet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage Series pressing, still sealed with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap has a small hole at the bottom right.)
RCA, 1941/1942. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke At Tanglewood ... LP RCA, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Accompanied by the Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by Arthur Fiedler, with Louie Bellson on drums and John Lamb on bass, and arrangements by Richard Hayman. LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington At The Cotton Club (RCA Camden) ... LP RCA/Camden, Late 20s/Early 30s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Personnel include Johnny Hodges on trombone, Sonny Greer on drums, and Freddie Jenkins on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Story Vol 1 (6LP Box Set) ... LP RCA (Japan), Mid 1920s-Mid 1930s. Near Mint- 6LP Box Set ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Mid 70s issue. Includes the booklet and individual sleeves. Box has some wear at the top right corner and bottom edge, with light blemishes in front, and small blemish spots in back.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Story Vol 2 (9LP Box Set) ... LP RCA (Japan), Early/Mid 1940s. Near Mint- 9LP Box Set ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Mid 70s issue. Includes the booklet and individual sleeves. Box has some wear at the corners and some light blemishes and small worn spots.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Steps Out ... LP RCA (UK), Late 1920s/Early 1930s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(Mid 60s issue. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, bent corners with gloss separation, and a bit of pen in back.)
RCA, 1967. Very Good+ ... $19.99
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German black label stereo pressing. Cover has a small tear in the opening and a sticker spot.)
Duke Ellington —
In A Mellotone ... LP RCA, Early 40s/1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 50s LP that showcases Duke's early 40s sides for the Bluebird/Victor label – including early versions of formative compositions, featuring players like Rex Stewart, Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, and Ray Nance. Titles include "Take The A Train", "Portrait Of Bert ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, Early 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
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(Early 60s mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
RCA (France), Early 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
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(Early 80s issue. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
RCA, Early/Mid 40s. Sealed ... $14.99
With Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, Al Sears, Ben Webster, Ray Nance, Al Hibbler, Ivie Anderson, and Kay Davis. LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Vintage Series pressing, still sealed with a cutout notch and RCA Experience sticker.)
Duke Ellington —
Jumpin' Punkins ... LP RCA, 1940/1941. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Duke Ellington —
Mood Indigo ... LP RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Mood Indigo", "Black And Tan Fantasie", "Limehouse Blues", "The Moocher", "Ring Dem Bells", "Black Beauty", "High Life", "Memories Of You", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Popular Duke Ellington ... LP RCA, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful 60s album from Duke Ellington – one that features some of his more popular numbers, as you'd guess by the title – but captured in these sublime, sophisticated arrangements that really reflect the genius sound of his group during the later years! The tracks are familiar, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove, 2s stampers. Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Pretty Woman ... LP RCA, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Duke Ellington —
Third Sacred Concert – The Majesty Of God As Performed In Westminster Abbey ... LP RCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Recorded in Westminster Abbey, with some really fantastic sound – featuring guest vocals by Alice Babs! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo imprint in back.)
Duke Ellington —
This Is Duke Ellington ... LP RCA, Mid 20s/1930s/Mid 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
A collection of Duke's signature tunes spanning two decades – with "Black And Tan Fantasy", "The Mooche", "Ring Dem Bells", "Mood Indigo", "Solitude", "Take The A Train", "Perdido", "C Jam Blues", "Caravan&quo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Works Of Duke – Complete Edition Vol 4 ... LP RCA (France), 1929/1930. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Duke Ellington —
Works Of Duke – Complete Edition Vol 7 ... LP RCA (France), 1931/1932. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Duke Ellington —
Works Of Duke – Complete Edition Volume 11 ... LP RCA (France), 1940. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Nice French edition of vintage material by Duke Ellington! LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1966. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Special material recorded live for this album at a Jazz Piano Workshop in Pittsburgh. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a tiny cutout hole, but is great overall!)
Don Elliott —
Don Elliott Quintet ... LP RCA, 1954. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizziest ... LP Bluebird/RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Great great 2LP set that features some of Dizzy's incredible late 40s work for Bluebird! The set not only includes some killer bop material, of the sort that made Dizzy an instant fave, even with folks who hated Bird – but it also includes some of Dizzy's early cubop recordings, which mixed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Great RCA comp of Dizzy's earlier bop sides for the label, many of which came out first only as singles! Titles include "Anthropology", "Jumpin With Symphony Sid", "Ool Ya Koo", "Duff Capers", "I'll Be Boppin Too", and "Guarachi Guaro" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono purple label pressing with deep groove. Includes the RCA inner sleeve.)
RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Great RCA comp of Dizzy's earlier bop sides for the label, many of which came out first only as singles. Tracks include all the classics like "Cubana Be", "Cubana Bop", "Manteca", "Night in Tunisia", and a whole bunch more that you've heard him reprise a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
RCA/Black & White (France), Mid/Late 30s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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Benny Goodman —
BG – The Small Groups ... LP RCA, Mid/Late 30s/1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Urbie Green —
Let's Face The Music & Dance ... LP RCA, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A nice cooker from Urbie Green – one that has his tightly compressed trombone soaring out over some sweet fuller backings! Al Cohn and Irwin Kostal handled the arrangements, and they have a playfully dynamic feel that's a nice change from some of the more staid, serious RCA jazz of the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Germany), Late 1930s/Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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RCA, 1930s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Orange label pressing.)
George Handy —
Handyland USA ... LP X/RCA, Mid 1950s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A great return to form for George Handy – working here with a hip lineup that includes Allen Eager on tenor, Dave Schildkraut on alto, Kai Winding on trombone, and Ernie Royal on trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original X pressing. Cover has some splitting on the seams, light surface wear, and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Hampton Hawes —
Challenge ... LP RCA, 1968. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An unusual session from Hampton Hawes – recorded in Tokyo during the late 60s, and issued as sort of a one-off album for RCA in the 70s. The album's got a lot of sensitivity on the recording tip, with excellent acoustics, and a warm sense of production that brings out all of the beautiful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – SMJ 7488. Cover has some very light wear, but this is a great copy.)
RCA/Be With (UK), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 39.99 About May 31, 2024
One of Al Hirt's grooviest records – and a set that definitely lives up to the "soul" in the title! The album's always in demand for the excellent sample cut "Harlem Hendoo", but it certainly isn't a one tracker – thanks to composer Paul Griffin and arranger Teacho ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, Early 40s/1966. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A split LP with Johnny Hodges and his orchestra on side one and Rex Stewart and orchestra on side two. LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove. A nice copy.)
Weldon Irvine —
Cosmic Vortex (Justice Divine) (180 gram pressing) ... LP RCA/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A genius bit of work from the legendary Weldon Irvine – a mightily righteous effort that more than lives up to its heady title and cover! After turning out 2 great albums on his own indie Nodlew label, Weldon really steps into greatness with this set – using the bigger budget of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Illinois Jacquet —
King Jacquet ... LP RCA (France), Late 40s. Sealed Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A French-only collection – featuring 78rpm late 40s small group work by Illinois Jacquet – recorded after his initial fame with Lionel Hampton, but before he'd settled into more of a swinging 50s jazz groove! The materail was all recorded in New York, between the years 1947 and 1950 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Japan), Late 1920s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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(In a flip-back cover, with some yellowing from age in back.)
JJ Johnson —
Goodies ... LP RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the lesser-known JJ Johnson albums of the mid 60s – and nice little session that's done with a fresh sort of style! The album's got JJ playing mostly with larger arrangements – penned by Dick Hyman, Slide Hampton, and Billy Byaers – in modes that range from upbeat, mod, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has a date in pen on the back.)
JJ Johnson —
JJ! ... LP RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful example of the mid-60s power of JJ Johnson – a big band session that features arrangements by JJ, Gary McFarland, and Oliver Nelson – all a very cooking mix of modernism, soul, and swing! The groups are large on all numbers, but there's plenty of room for Johnson to solo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson —
Total JJ Johnson ... LP RCA, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A further chapter in the big band years of JJ Johnson – heard here at a point when JJ was pushing his ensemble even more than before, with a fluid groove that almost matches the energy of similar groups on MPS at the time! There's a real undercurrent of hipness going on in the record – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pete Jolly —
Duo, Trio, Quartet ... LP RCA, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Pete Jolly in 3 different modes – the last of which features Bill Perkins on tenor with the quartet! LP, Vinyl record album
Artie Kane —
Artie Kane Plays Organ ... LP RCA, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Henry Mancini "introduces" and produces this one, and it features his organ player running through a bunch of short ditties – a number of them Mancini titles like "Mr. Lucky" and "Days of Wine and Roses". The best cut on here, though, is a nice tight version of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing.)
Ryo Kawasaki —
Juice ... LP RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the few American releases by this legendary Japanese fusion artist – and a pretty funky little record as well! Ryo Kawasaki plays lead guitar and the very cool "string synthesizer" on the set – making for a sweet mix of electric grooves that has some really great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl package replicates the original Japanese album – complete with obi!)
