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Redwood/Celeste (Japan), 1981. Used ... $9.99 14.99
The second album by this excellent all-female San Francisco jazz combo – a live date that's even more cooking than their debut! As before, there's a sweetly breezy style to the record – that hip SF sound of the 70s – with echoes of Braziliana and soul amidst the group's jazzier ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2000 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Enja, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99 9.99
With John Scofield on guitar, Geri Allen on keys, Michael Formanek on bass, Daniel Humair on drums, and Jerry Gonzalez on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian pressing. Cover has light ringwear and is bent a bit along the spine.)
Music (Italy), 1959. Very Good+ ... $24.99 28.99
A sharp-edged session of tremendous trumpet and tenor interplay – served up by the legendary quintet of Gianni Basso and Oscar Valdambrini! The album's got a sound that's as hip as it looks – a great approach to 50s modern jazz, done in a style that's equally influenced by west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Super-heavy vinyl reissue from Dejavu – in a wonderful cover, and beautifully done!)
Ropeadope, 2007. Used 3CD ... $9.99 12.99
Columbia, 1957. Very Good+ ... $11.99 16.99
A great Tony Bennett LP – very different than others from the time (or any time!) in that the format pairs the master vocalist with the "who's who" of drummers and percussionists of the late 50s – including Art Blakey, Jo Jones, Candido, and Sabu. The sound is as majestic and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – 20AP 1843 – with insert. Cover has ring wear.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Used ... $14.99 18.99
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, recording in the very familiar territory of the Birdland nightclub – in a format that was handled previously by the Blue Note label, but maybe never with a lineup this great! The performance features the sublime frontline trio of Lee Morgan on trumpet, ... read more CD
Also available Meet You At The Jazz Corner Of The World Vol 2 ... LP 39.99(Out of print.)
Vanguard, 1955. Very Good ... $6.99 18.99
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(Cover has masking tape on the top seam and spine, surface wear, aging. Label has some masking tape remnant.)
Blue Note/Mosaic, 1950s. Used 3 CDs ... $43.99 49.99
An incredible collection of work from Bob Brookmeyer – tracing the development of his sound in the 50s through a variety of different settings! The package begins with material from an original 10" LP session in 1954 – featuring Brookmeyer on trombone with backing by the John ... read more CD
(Limited and numbered copy. Slipcover has some wear.)
Decca, 1960. Very Good Gatefold ... $6.99 11.99
A beautiful tribute to New York from jazz arranger Ralph Burns – perhaps one of the best of that odd postwar genre – the LP-long salute to the Big Apple! This set's got an unusual approach – great instrumentation from Burns, on a par with his more famous jazz scoring of the 50s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Comes with the amazing photo book inside – loads of great images and text. Cover has a gloss bubble on one corner, but looks great overall.)
Cadet, 1967. Near Mint- ... $13.99 16.99
A really wonderful Chess/Cadet session from the 60s – not the bop-styled record you might expect from the 52nd Street reference in the title! Instead, the whole thing's more of a cool Chicago take on soul jazz – with these great large arrangements from Richard Evans, backing strong ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Columbia, 1930s/1940s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99 14.99
Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A masterful album from Billy Cobham – and maybe the best 70s record to really demonstrate the unique place he found for himself in 70s fusion! The album soars with a sound that really lives up to its cover image – but it's also not the heavy-jamming affair of some of Billy's more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with RI suffix. Cover has a partially unglued seam)
RCA/Mosaic, 1955. Used 3 CDs ... $46.99 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.)
Columbia, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99 24.99
A brilliant large ensemble work from Ornette Coleman – ambitious material recorded with full orchestra, in a haunting sound that's light years from any of his smaller group recordings of the 60s and 70s! There's an incredible feel to the strings used here – played by the London ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a thin strip of paper stuck to the back.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Solo guitar from Cal Collins. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and yellowing from age.)
World Pacific/Mighty Quinn, 1958. Used ... $4.99 8.99
An unusual session of trad jazz for the mostly-west coast World Pacific label – one that features guitarist Eddie Condon at the host of an all-star group that includes Rex Stewart on cornet, Bud Freeman on tenor sax, Herb Hall on clarinet, and Cutty Cutshall on trombone. The sound's in a ... read more CD
Red (Italy), 1980. Very Good+ ... $14.99 18.99
Very different work than most other recordings from this great Italian pianist – a set of open-ended improvisation, somewhere between Keith Jarrett and Cecil Taylor – on titles that include "Via Libera", "Ortwein 15", "Nadir", and "Sorapis". LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a very short click on side 2, but is nice overall.)
Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1954/1956. Used ... $14.99 19.99
A strange mix of material – but some great work overall! Most of the record features Miles Davis recording with a quintet that includes Thelonious Monk on piano, Milt Jackson on vibes, Percy Heath on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums – on longer versions of "The Man I Love" (in ... read more CD
(1996 Japanese mono pressing with 20bit mastering – includes obi.)
Columbia, 1970. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99 9.99
Four sides of long improvised grooves from Miles Davis – a set that's quite similar to the classic studio album Bitches Brew, but which captures the sound in more open live setting! Each track on each side is named "Wednesday Miles", "Thursday Miles", and so on – ... read more CD
Also available (1997 digipak pressing.)
Miles Davis At Fillmore – Live At Fillmore East ... CD 6.99
Miles Davis At Fillmore – Live At Fillmore East ... CD 8.99
Prestige, 1964. Very Good ... $14.99 34.99
Part 3 to the Five Spot recordings from Eric Dolphy – issued here as a "memorial" to Booker Little, even though Little was still alive for the recording! The album features especially searing work from Dolphy, and was part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a cutout hole, mono sticker, lightly wavy corner, faint staining on the back.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
RCA/Bluebird, 1967. Used ... $1.99 6.99
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 CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Prestige, 1957. Used ... $24.99 28.99
Fantastic early work from Gil Evans – emerging here in this early session as an already far-thinking modernist. The tracks are shorter and less ambitious than some of Evans' work on Impulse, but the group is excellent – and even in a shorter format, the conception of the work still ... read more CD
(Out of print Hybrid SACD pressing.)
Mushroom Hour Half Hour/International Anthem, 2023. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $17.99 31.99
A really heady set from the contemporary jazz scene in South Africa – a record led by groundbreaking drummer Asher Gamedze, and one that has all these wonderfully righteous currents soaring from a surprisingly small group! Gamedze's sense of rhythm is nicely offbeat – different than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, Late 40s. Very Good ... $11.99 19.99
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(Yellow label pressing. Cover has two little spots of tape remnant.)
Columbia, 1957. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
A very personal album from Erroll Garner, as you might guess from the title – a set of solo piano numbers delivered with an even deeper sense of lyricism than usual! Garner's still got a bit of his trademark sense of rhythm here, but he also works with a more powerful sense of flow – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 6 eye mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and tiny splits on the corners of the opening.)
Roost, 1947/1953. Sealed ... $11.99 29.99
Not the famous Verve Records pairing of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker – but instead a more obscure live date from 1947, but one that really lets you hear the genius that happens when both players take the stage! The tunes have this approach that really hits at the most creative side of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed early 80s mono Japanese pressing – YS7087-RO. Shrink has some light wear.)
Blue Note, 1962. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 38.99
A really fantastic record from Blue Note guitar genius Grant Green – and a set that's got a sound that goes way past his goofy look on the cover! The title's a bit right – in that there's something of a Latin vibe going on, with more percussion than usual in a small group – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the excellent Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Gearbox (UK), 1964. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 37.98
Almost from the start of his career, tenorist Johnny Griffin was heading overseas, delivering searing live performances like this – working as a solo horn player with a pickup group, at a level that was often even more powerful than some of his studio work back home! And here, the combo is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99 29.99
One of the coolest, grooviest albums that pianist Vince Guaraldi ever recorded – a set that's got the same Peanuts theme as his earlier dates for Fantasy Records, but which also features some sweet electric touches that only make things even better than before! In addition to his warmly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later beige WB label pressing)
Columbia, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 19.99
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(Mid 50s mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a small sticker spot in back.)
World Pacific, 1958. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
Chico and his group perform tunes from the Rodgers & Hammerstein score to South Pacific – a surprisingly good choice, actually, as the Rodgers & Hammerstein tunes have a great exotic bent to them, working well with the off-beat rhythms and melodies of the combo. Players include Paul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo brown label World Pacific pressing with deep groove. Cover has partially split seams, a stereo sticker, light surface wear, and light staining.)
Xanadu, 1976. Near Mint- ... $19.99 24.99
A great live set from pianist Barry Harris – material recorded on the same date that gave us the excellent Live In Tokyo album from reedman Charles McPherson – but done in a very different way that shows that Barry's clearly the leader on these tracks! The rhythm duo is wonderful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, with a light stained spot and Cream Records sticker at the bottom in back.)
Everest, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99 9.99
With Larry Richardson on bass and Richie Goldberg on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(French pressing on America. Cover is lightly bent at the top left corner, with a bit of gloss separation.)
Black Lion, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
Great small combo work – with Gonsalves on tenor, Hines on piano, Al Hall on bass, and Jo Jones on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(French pressing on Freedom. Cover is bent just a bit at the front panel.)
Jazzology, 1940s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Vintage recordings by the Art Hodes Columbia Quintet – with Duke DuVal on trumpet, George Brunies on trombone, Rod Cless on clarinet, and Joe Caruso on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue.)
Mercury, 1962. Very Good+ ... $9.99 19.99
Early early work by Bob James – recorded years before his classic 70s sides on electric piano, and in a brightly modern mode that recalls the spirit of Steve Kuhn and Paul Bley at the time! The set's a trio session – produced by Quincy Jones, who'd heard the young James and rushed him ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing – black label with deep groove. Cover has some light aging, but this is a very nice copy overall.)
Supraphon/Sony (Japan), 1974. Used ... $11.99 19.99
One of the hippest jazz groups going in Czechoslovakia during the 70s – the mighty Jazz Q, a cool fusion combo who really knew how to groove! The group's lineup includes a lot of electric keyboards and guitars – and while some tracks have them jamming out in a really rock-inspired way, ... read more CD
(2020 pressing – includes obi!)
Cuneiform, 2005. Used 2CD ... $43.99 49.99
With Steve Smith on drums. CD
(Out of print hybrid SACD pressing – plays on regular players too!)
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99 9.99
Genius, pure genius! If you've ever wondered why folks think Stan is so great, check out this landmark set of postwar modern swing tunes – some of the most groundbreaking work of its generation, and proof that there was still a lot of room to grow within the big band format. June Christy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light aging and a worn portion at the top seam.)
Mama Foundation, 1991. Used 5 CDs ... $4.99 9.99
Features Maynard Ferguson & the Big Bop Nouveau Band, the Bill Holman Big Band, the Bob Florence Limited Edition, the Lighthouse All-Stars, the Buddy Childers Big Band, the Lee Konitz Quartet, the Bob Cooper Quartet, the Tom Talbert Jazz Orchestra, the Bud Shank Quartet, and the Mark Masters ... read more CD
(Slipcove has substantial wear, booklet has a crease, and one of the inserts has some clear tape.)
Columbia, 1964. Very Good ... $11.99 14.99
Wonderful stuff – way more than just an easy instrumental album, and a great batch of exotic tunes with lots of jazzy touches! There's enough of the Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman influence here – but Rex and group take the sound a lot further, by playing like a true small combo, and ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 eye pressing.)
Roulette, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $11.99 19.99
Here's a nice one – the only album we've ever seen by vocalist Dee Lawson, an icy yet soulful singer with a style that's clearly forged in the June Christy mode! The set features some nice small combo backing that really matches the late night mood of the tunes – more jazz-based ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Multi-color bar pressing with deep groove! Vinyl is in great shape, but has a short click on one track – the rest is nice.)
Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1986. Used ... $13.99 16.99
Righteous jazz from these two Detroit legends – Lightsey on piano and Belgrave on trumpet – with Jean Toussaint on tenor, Santi DeBriano on bass, and Eddie Gladden on drums. Titles include "Marcus' Mates", "Windmill", "Lower Bridge Level", and "Golden ... read more CD
Atlantic/Rhino, 1966/1968. Used ... $6.99 11.99
A famous album – but for good reason! The set's something of a landmark in spiritual jazz from the 60s – and it features a classic live performance from Charles Lloyd, recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival – almost as a distillation and popularization of ideas that were brewing ... read more CD
Also available Forest Flower – Charles Lloyd At Monterey (Japanese pressing) ... CD 11.99(1994 pressing.)
London, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
Loussier interprets the music of Bach, with Pierre Michelot on bass and Christian Garros on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label "Made In England" pressing. Cover has surface wear and yellowing from age.)
London, 1963. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
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(Mono red label "Made In England" pressing. Cover has some surface wear and yellowing from age.)
Atlantic, 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
A great album of bossa groovers, recorded by Herbie in the early days of the US bossa boom – and with a sound that's right on the money! The backing's very lively, and the tracks have a tight bossa sound that's quite authentic. Herbie's flute is livelier than usual, and on a set like this, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & green label stereo pressing. Cover has bent corners and some fraying at the bottom of the spine.)
Clean Feed (Portugal), 2017. Used ... $6.99 9.99
An incredible solo record from Rob Mazurek – a wonderful change from some of his larger group and collaborative projects – even though we love those a heck of a lot too! This set's a great reminder of the core improvisational genius that Rob's always had, but which sometimes is ... read more CD
Verve, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99 14.99
Great stuff from Gary – one of his more obscure albums, and a record dedicated to the signs of the Zodiac! The tracks are a mixture of Gary's usual easy jazz approach – with vibes, whistling, and bossa-style rhythms showing up a lot – plus a few more driving numbers that are more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Cadet, 1956. Near Mint- ... $3.99 7.99
An unusual album originally released on the small west coast Zephyr label which features a great all-star lineup – work from Buddy Collette on alto and flute, Russ Freeman on piano, Herbie Harper on trombone, Larry Bunker on vibes, and Shelly Manne on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(60s mono light blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some heavy discoloration from age.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99 29.99
Great work from Ella May Morse – material that's still got some of the raw edge of her postwar 78s, but which also features Billy May bringing a bit more jazz to the backings! (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has a large split top seam and light surface wear.)
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Early 70s Capitol collection – includes a 50s cooker from Gerry Mulligan – working here with a real birth of the cool-styled group that includes Chet Baker and Pete Candoli on trumpets, Bud Shank on alto, John Graas on French horn, Bob Enevoldsen on trombone, and Chico Hamilton on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Saba/MPS (Germany), 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99 29.99
One of the earliest records by the legendary Novi Singers – and a rare MPS set that exposed the group to a larger European audience! Novi hail from Poland, but have a name that's an condensation of the English phrase "new original vocal instruments" – a great summation of the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful 180 gram pressing, on Speakers Corner – still in shrink with hype sticker.)
Clef, Early 50s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99 24.99
Stycon, 1940s. Sealed ... $4.99 14.99
Features Cecil Scott & Big Chief Moore. LP, Vinyl record album
(In a pink cover. Shrinkwrap has a hole at the top right edge. Cover has some aging where exposed.)
American Recording Society, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $6.99 11.99
The Charlie Parker Quartet featuring Al Haig on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Max Roach on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Comes in a generic "Re-Jak-It" sleeve, with titles in pencil on the back.)
Fantasy/OJC, 1953. Used ... $0.99 6.99
A legendary live performance, and one that's often billed as a high moment in the history of bebop – a special concert-only group that brings together five key bop heavyweights – Charlie Parker on alto, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Bud Powell on piano, Charles Mingus on bass, and Max ... read more CD
Also available (2002 20 bit remaster.)
Jazz At Massey Hall – The Quintet (Debut) ... LP 24.99
Jazz At Massey Hall – The Quintet ... CD 2.99
Village (Germany), 1980. Very Good+ ... $4.99 14.99
A sweet little album of breezy jazz – with vocals by Joan Johnson on a number of tracks, and that modally grooving post-MPS sound that still resonated strongly on a few German labels at the end of the 70s! The real star here is Peters, whose work on saxes is great – kind of pinched in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, on Celeste. Cover has a light trace of an old sticker in one corner.)
MPS (Germany), Mid 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99 14.99
Mellow magic from Oscar Peterson – recorded for MPS during the mid 60s, but "secret sessions" that didn't get issued until later! The album features Oscar working some incredible wonders on the piano – working with either Sam Jones or Ray Brown on bass and Bob Durham or Louis ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(PAUSA pressing in non-gatefold cover, with light wear.)
Pintch Hard, 2003. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Leslie Pintchik on piano, Scott Hardy on bass, and Satoshi Takeishi on percussion. CD
(Hybrid SACD pressing.)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
A lost European performance from Bud Powell – recorded in Stockholm relatively late in his life, but on some nicely long tracks that really let Powell stretch out on the piano! There's a nice degree of echo in the recording – and we mean that not as a cover up for poor sound quality, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available At The Golden Circle Vol 5 ... CD 8.99(Japanese pressing, with obi.)
Tops, 1958. Sealed ... $24.99 29.99
Previn plays Fats Waller tunes in a trio setting, produced by Dave Pell. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, still sealed in loose shrink.)
Mercury, 1953. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
Saturn/Modern Harmonic, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 29.99
One of the greatest Sun Ra records from the early 80s – and a set that's every bit as striking as its sinister title! The album was recorded in 1982 – in marathon New York sessions that yielded more than one album's worth of material – but of all of them, this is probably the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fireside Chat With Lucifer ... CD 13.99
Fresh Sound New Talent (Spain), 2014. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Featuring Nate Radley on guitar, Loren Stillman on alto and tenor sax, Matt Pavolka on bass, and Ted Poor on drums. CD
Philips (Japan), 1955/1956. Used ... $19.99 29.99
Excellent cool jazz vocals from The Netherlands! In the immediate post-war years, the Dutch jazz scene was one of the first to emerge with a sophisticated understanding of the American jazz form. Rita Reys was one of the country's leading talents in this respect, and she had a wonderfully cool ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1997 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Legende, 1955. Very Good+ ... $14.99 24.99
Great early Johnny Richards exotica stuff, played by a small ensemble that includes jazz musicians like Joe Wilder on trumpet and Johnny Smith on guitar! Recorded for a small Roost subsidiary, and in a nice package with a spooky red filter. One long suite in 3 parts! LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
JVC (Japan), 1982/1983. Near Mint- ... $6.99 11.99
On The Line has a style that's a bit keyboard-heavy – in a way that seems to borrow from some of the 80s soundtrack work of the time, and which is clearly a nod to the success of the Lyle Mays/Pat Metheny sound that was breaking big on ECM. The move is a nice one for Lee on the best cuts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese Direct Disk pressing – VIDC-5. Includes the obi and insert.)
Universal (France), 2003. Used ... $6.99 12.99
A really compelling set from trombonist Roswell Rudd – one of our favorite players of the 60s avant garde, and an artist who's started to grow tremendously since coming out of his recent retirement! The set is a brilliant criss-crossing of styles – as Rudd's working here with Mali-based ... read more CD
Novus, 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
A nice record from Ruiz and one that really combines jazz elements with a Latin sound. Ruiz composed and arranged the songs on the record and plays piano as well. His ensemble consists of such players as Lew Soloff on trumpet, Steve Turre on trombone & seashells, Sam Rivers on flute and tenor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some scrapes near the spine.)
Arista Freedom, 1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
There might be a trumpet in Archie Shepp's soul, but the album features him on tenor and soprano sax – working in a wonderfully spiritual vein that's almost in the same mode as his early 70s work on Impulse! The album features some very long, drawn out tracks – but ones that build ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available There's A Trumpet In My Soul ... CD 9.99
Verve/Lilith (Russia), 1966. Used ... $1.99 5.99
Jimmy pays tribute to an earlier generation of R&B – in a hard-wailing set of soul jazz, done with backings from the legendary Oliver Nelson! A few tracks feature vocals by Jimmy, in a rough bluesy style, and others have some harmonica by Buddy Lucas – in a raspy, hard-wailing mode ... read more CD
(2007 digipak pressing – in nice shape!)
Blue Note, 1958. Very Good- ... $36.99 49.99
One of the best hard-wailing all-star sessions that Jimmy did so well for Blue Note! The album features an amazing array of top-line players – like Tina Brooks, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey, and Kenny Burrell – and they all play with Smith in differing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available House Party (non RVG edition) ... CD 2.99(Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover has some light wear & aging, splitting on the bottom seam.)
Blue Note, 1960. Very Good- ... $14.99 19.99
A perennial favorite in the Jimmy Smith catalog for Blue Note – and a smoking little set that has Jimmy's Hammond grooving nicely alongside tenor from Stanley Turrentine and guitar from Kenny Burrell! Only Donald Bailey's drums remain from Jimmy's regular trio, but that shift is fine, given ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Midnight Special (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Mono New York pressing with RVG stamp and ear. Cover has light edge wear, clear tape on the bottom seam.)
Roost, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 24.99
A beautiful document of some of the most laidback jazz ever recorded – the sublime 50s recordings of the Johnny Smith quintet, done at a time when the lineup included Stan Getz! The tunes on the set feature Johnny's mellow electric guitar setting the pace, alongside wonderfully-blown early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(1985 Fresh Sound pressing, from Spain. Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
Oddly titled "The Debut On Disc", this set isn't really Solal's first on vinyl – but it is some classic early modernist material. Side one features a trio with Guy Pederson and Daniel Humair – on some amazing compositions by Solal, like "Ouin-Ouin", "Theme A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
RCA, 1963. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
The first-ever American release from French pianist Martial Solal – and one of the few, too – which is a real surprise, considering the huge recorded legacy he had overseas! The legendary European modernist is caught live at Newport, with backing by an American rhythm section of Teddy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing. Cover has a split top corner and light surface wear & aging.)
Pacific Jazz, 1963. Near Mint- ... $24.99 29.99
A rare one for Sonny Stitt – an album for Pacific Jazz recorded on the west coast, but done with some hard-burning organ work by Charles Kynard that easily matches any of Stitt's best soul jazz sides from the east! There's a tightly cooking feel to the entire set that's really great – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has light surface wear, some aging, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
Flying Dutchman, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99 24.99
Wonderful work from Leon Thomas – easily one of his greatest albums ever, and a set that was recorded at the same time he was working with Pharoah Sanders! Thomas really rose to fame on Sanders' classic "The Creator Has A Master Plan" – and this set really takes off from that ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Original blue target label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and a few small stains.)
Spirits Known & Unknown (with bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99
Spirits Known & Unknown (with bonus tracks) ... CD 7.99
Alfa (Japan), 1995. Used ... $14.99 18.99
With Satoshi Arai and Kenji Hirose on guitar. CD
(Out of print.)
Sony (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99 19.99
The first album by this funky fusion quartet – done in a mix of vocal styles that has a nice crossover appeal! The group features work by Hiram Bullock on guitars, Clifford Carter on keyboards, Steve Jordan on drums, and Will Lee on bass – and vocals are handled mostly by Bullock and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with wide obi and inserts. Cover has minimal wear.)
Columbia/SME (Japan), 1979. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99 26.99
Weather Report at the height of their 70s fame – captured live in a double-length set, very much the practice for jazz superstars of the time! The format is familiar – but the liveness gives the album a slightly different feel than their studio sets – a sound that echoes out ... read more CD
(2001 Master Sound pressing, includes obi.)
Deram (UK), 1969. Sealed ... $6.99 9.99
The brilliant 3rd album from Mike Westbrook – a sharp-edged, two volume set with a scathing anti-war theme! The work is Westbrook's first total-concept album, and it's still one of his best – written with an edge that's free from some of the more whimsical touches that showed up in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue on Audio Clarity.)
Deram (UK), 1969. Sealed ... $6.99 9.99
The brilliant 3rd album from Mike Westbrook – a sharp-edged, two volume set with a scathing anti-war theme! The work is Westbrook's first total-concept album, and it's still one of his best – written with an edge that's free from some of the more whimsical touches that showed up in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue on Audio Clarity, still sealed.)
Everest, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 16.99
One of the few albums ever cut by Ernie Wilkins as a leader – despite his presence as an arranger on countless jazz sessions of the 50s and 60s! Ernie's got a real flair for a tight bounce at the bottom and unusual horn formations at the top – a style that reminds us a lot of Oliver ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, some spotty aging, and a small blemish spot near the bottom.)
Discovery, 1983. Near Mint- ... $13.99 16.99
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(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Charlie Parker, Early 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99 9.99
Rare live material from Lester Young – one of the first albums to offer up Pres in such a setting, although without some of the details and notes of other records of this nature! The vibe is definitely "live", and like some of the other Charlie Parker label releases, the record's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing, with deep groove. Gatefold cover has light wear, and some light staining on the bottom seam.)
Score, Late 40s/1958. Very Good ... $11.99 19.99
A late 50s issue of some of Prez's early bop sides – mostly recorded in LA, with groups that include players like Dodo Marmarosa, Red Callender, Willie Smith, Curtis Counce, Howard McGhee, and Chico Hamilton. Tracks include "DB Blues", "Jumpin At Mesner's", "She's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label Score pressing with deep groove! Cover has a split spine, black tape on the top seam, light surface wear, spot of marker, notes in pen on the back.)
Kindred Spirits (Netherlands), 2006. New Copy 2LP ... $13.99 29.99
Spiritual jazz both old and new – a collection that really gets past the obvious sides of the genre, and brings together a range of unusual work from the 70s onward! The tracks here are a great antidote to the well-traveled territory of labels like Impulse or Strata East Records – and ... (Funky Compilations, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Free Spirits Vol 1 ... CD 7.99
King (Japan), 1958. Near Mint- ... $6.99 19.99
Poll winners from the Japanese scene of the late 50s – stepping out in a special live performance from the time! The album's almost got a Verve Records sort of feel – especially from the all-star tip – and tunes are more swing than bop, although there's definitely a few modern ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese pressing, with insert – SKK 3019. Cover has some light wear, but vinyl is great!)
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