A masterpiece from the legendary SF rocker Steve Miller – and a perfect summation of the years of blues, soul, funk, and rock he'd been soaking up in the Bay Area scene – served up here with an edge that's still very firmly in place! Miller was already plenty great before this set, but ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Steve Miller Band —
Joker ... LP Capitol, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$13.99
Titles include "The Joker", "Lovin' Cup", "Mary Lou", "Sugar Babe", "Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash", and more! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
One of Mingus' classic sessions from the middle period – a legendary blending of jazz with bluesy gospel touches, in a mode that seemed to move away from the politics of some of the late 50s years, and open up his work to a whole new audience! The band is an all-star ensemble all the way ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Key 70s work from Charles Mingus – an album that was recorded over the course of three days of creative activity at the end of 1974, but somehow split into two different albums under the Changes name! The lineup here is prime 70s Mingus – George Adams on tenor, Jack Walrath on trumpet, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most enigmatic albums that Charles Mingus ever recorded – especially in his later years! The set features two very long tracks done by Mingus for use in a film about cocaine traffic between New York and Columbia – but considering the nature of the music, and the freely ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most enigmatic albums that Charles Mingus ever recorded – especially in his later years! The set features two very long tracks done by Mingus for use in a film about cocaine traffic between New York and Columbia – but considering the nature of the music, and the freely ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the last great records by Charles Mingus – a set of extremely compelling original compositions, played by a fresh group of younger players, plus a few older masters! The record's got a fire and sense of emotion that's missing from a number of other 70s Mingus sessions – and it's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of Charles Mingus' true classics – and an essential album in any jazz collection! This 1959 gem was recorded by Mingus at a key point in his career – when he was rising from the jazz underground into the ranks of America's elite jazzmen, penning some of the most challenging work of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 Eye pressing – 1B/1J. Cover has light wear.)
The power of music is strong indeed for the Miracles – really opening up here with some wonderful mid 70s harmonies, and working in a smooth California soul style that brings out the best in their vocals! The tracks are mellow to midtempo – a perfect pace for the group at this point ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, some ring impressions, bent coners, and a light stain at the bottom right corner.)
A strong early winner from Blue – recorded with an all-star group that includes Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Heath, Wynton Kelly, Sam Jones, and Philly Joe Jones. Mitchell's not necessarily the leader – Benny Golson and Jimmy Heath handled the arrangements – but the group overall is ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The thing to do – is jam! Blue's sounding wonderful in this classic set for Blue Note – one of his best small group albums – recorded with a sound that's solidly in keeping with his lyrically melodic work in the Horace Silver group! The quintet features Chick Corea on piano ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(First CD pressing.)
Joni Mitchell —
Dreamland ... CD Rhino, Late 70s/1980s/1990s. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Joni's third beautifully-voiced, gorgeously-composed album for Reprise, following up on her already solid standard of taking a significant step forward in craft and spirit from one album to next! Joni has this perfect way of making you feel like she's singing only for you, but in a way that's big ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue, in a heavy cover!)
Nicole Mitchell —
Awakening ... CD Delmark, 2011. Used ...
$9.99
Damn great work from Chicago flautist Nicole Mitchell – and another new chapter of her mighty talents! The album's a quartet session that beautifully swings between straight jazz modes and some more creative sounds – never as far out as some of Mitchell's more avant work, but always ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Disc has a promo stamp, barcode has a cutout hole.)
An incredible book from Nicole Mitchell – an artist that most know for her work as a jazz musician on flute, and a range of other musical projects – yet one who's developed into a cultural force far beyond music, as you'll see in this really groundbreaking literary project! The book ... (Books) read moreBook
Killer funky organ – and 100% Dynamite! Jackie Mittoo is one of the all-time great organists – as essential to Jamaica as Booker T was to Memphis, or Jimmy McGriff was to New York. He's legendary these days as the player who completely transformed the Hammond sound with his unique ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mndsgn adds an extra x to the title here, which might cause a bit of confusion with the previous Snaxx set – yet we can definitely say that he seems to have only deepened his groove since that record, opening the door for some soul-drenched elements that almost have us wishing someone would ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The jazz message of Hank Mobley here is loud, proud, and plenty soulful – a key early illustration of his massive talents on the tenor sax, recorded in the relaxed company of top-shelf players of his generation! The format's a bit less structured than Mobley on Blue Note – more in a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
That's the Modern Jazz Sextet – not the Modern Jazz Quartet – although the group definitely borrows a bit of energy from the MJQ, and some personnel too! The group was only put together for this date – and combines the subtle touches of MJQ members John Lewis on piano and Percy ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and a peel spot from sticker removal.)
One of the first MJQ albums on Atlantic – and a bit fresher than some of their later outings, when it seemed like they were churning records out at the drop of a hat! Titles include an extended medley of standards, all given the MJQ touch – plus the drum-heavy "La Ronde", and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label stereo pressing with Warner rim logo. This copy was sealed, but opened to determine pressing and remains unplayed. Cover is bent a bit at the top edge and has a small print blemish in back.)
A great addition to the Modern Jazz Quartet – as the clarinet of Jimmy Giuffre brings a sharp modern edge to the record! The album's similar to the other MJQ Music Inn date with Sonny Rollins – and shows how the addition of a reed player can really unlock new colors, tones, and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear & looks nice overall!)
A title and cover that beautifully illustrate the sharp-edged power of the Thelonious Monk quartet on Columbia – and a wonderful place to start if you're just digging Thelonious' music! The record is similar to the best of Monk's Columbia sides – in that it revisits older tunes and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great collection of Thelonious Monk's early pre-LP recordings for Blue Note – seminal not only for the label's commitment to a modernist bop ideal, but also for Monk's integration in the growing collection of top-level jazz players on the New York scene! The work is notable also for the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
with Pepper Adams, Art Blakey, Donald Byrd, Paul Chambers, John Coltrane, Johnny Griffin, Coleman Hawkins, Roy Haynes, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones, Sam Jones, Thad Jones, Harold Land, Gerry Mulligan, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Charlie Rouse, and others. (Jazz) CD
A nice Japanese collection – with an unusual cover image! Titles include "Words", "Valleri", "Shades Of Gray", "I Wanna Be Free", "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "Steppin Stone", "Star Collector", "She", "Last ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi with wear & tape. Cover has clear tape on all seams, half split seams, some wear & aging – but the vinyl is nice.)
Marisa Monte —
MM ... LP EMI (Brazil), 1989. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
The first album by Marisa Monte, and the start of a fantastic run of records – really strong work that had Monte emerging as maybe one of the strongest new acts in Brazil at the time! The set is live, which is unusual for a debut – and that also makes for energy that's a bit more raw ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian pressing. Includes the insert. Cover has light ringwear, price sticker remnants, some edge wear, lightly bent at the bottom right edge, and bent a bit at the spine and top seam.)
They're not kidding with the title of this one – because although the record was only Wes Montgomery's second album as a leader, he was already making plenty of waves with the sound of his guitar! The session lines Wes up with the very tight rhythm team of Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy ... (Jazz) read moreCD
So much guitar – but never too much, given that Wes was the real master of sound and space, even at this early point in his career! The album's one that tries to break Montgomery from some of his smaller combo albums for Riverside, and pair him with a few bigger names – Hank Jones on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese stereo pressing – SMJ-6100. Includes insert.)
Jemeel Moondoc & William Parker —
New World Pygmies ... CD Eremite, 1998. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite Jemeel Moodoc recordings of recent years – a sublime set of duets with bassist William Parker, and a record that's got a vibe that's even more spiritual than usual from both players! There's a sense of timelessness to the music we really love – a sense of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Moor Mother continues to blend genres and come up with one that's all her own – a unique space between soul and poetry, music and message, all with a vibe that's unlike anything else we can think of! This set may be Moor Mother's heaviest to date – an unflinching examination of ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Moor Mother's an artist who just keeps on getting more and more interesting with each new release – definitely in a genre that's completely her own – one that lives up to the spirit of west coast underground pioneers in recent decades – and, as with those artists, seemingly finds ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Titles include "Finding My Way Back To You", "Love's Taken Over", "Precious", "It's Alright", "As If We Never Met", and "Because You're Mine". (Soul) CD
A stunner of a set from Jason Moran – hardly the easy Fats Waller tribute you might guess from the title, and instead a sweet electric session that's filled with soul, and a quality that's a real change from some of Moran's other music! The record was co-produced by Meshelle Ndegeocello, who ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An album with a bit of a split personality, a combination of slick modern reggae, and crisp 80s groove soul numbers. While the reggae numbers aren't much to write home about, the soul tracks are an outstanding example of the best of the 80s groove style, with horn lines punctuating Morgan's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and light waviness from moisture.)
Tremendous work by Lee Morgan – easily one of his greatest albums, and a soaring session of modal energy that easily rivals the best work of the Impulse era! The album's got a slightly different feel than usual for Blue Note – a sense of freedom, joy, and soaring energy that's totally ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A brilliant album that proves that even at the height of his success, Lee Morgan was one of the freest thinkers on Blue Note – always coming up with fresh ideas that continued to grow his talents! The first cut on the album is keep roof of that fact – the title track "Search For ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Lee Morgan —
Sidewinder ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Very Good- ...
$29.99
A jazz classic if there ever was one – and the best-selling album ever by Lee Morgan, thanks to the use of the title track in a car commercial! Sure, you've probably heard "The Sidewinder" enough that you think you know the album already – but the rest of the tunes really ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Label has faded a bit – water to the ink has spread. Cover is nice.)
Lee Morgan —
Taru ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ...
$16.99
Unreleased genius from Lee Morgan – a key session from the later years of his too-short life, but one that wasn't issued until nearly a decade after his death! The sound here is completely sublime – a mix of the best later Morgan modes – soulful, lyrical, and modal – played ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Ennio Morricone —
Slalom ... CD GDM (Italy), 1965. Used ...
$14.99
A very groovy early soundtrack by Ennio Morricone – done with a fantastic sound that's made even more wonderful by vocal work from I Cantori Moderni – a hip vocalese group that's kind of the Italian version of The Swingle Singers! The group has sung more famously on soundtracks by ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Wilber Morris, David Murray & Dennis Charles —
Wilber Force ... CD DIW (Japan), 1983. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
An excellent Japanese session from 1983 – and one that shows Murray in his best early mode, blowing hard, free, and soulfully with a trio that's completed by bassist Wilbur Morris and drummer Dennis Charles. The tracks are all very long, and the soulful groove of the group's a perfect foil ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Includes obi.)
Van Morrison —
Moondance ... CD Warner, Early 70s. Used ...
$1.99
Maybe the greatest album ever from Van Morrison – and a set that broke into a whole new side of his talents! Van's producing himself on the record – not really in the conventional role as a producer, but in a way that has him really writing most of the album as he goes along in the ... (Rock) read moreCD
Titles include "Wild Night", "Like A Cannonball", "Old Old Woodstock", "Tupelo Honey", "When That Evening Sun Goes Down", and "Moonshine Whiskey". (Rock) CD
Paul Motian —
Bill Evans ... CD JMT (Germany), 1990. Used ...
$14.99
A tribute to Bill Evans with Joe Lovano on tenor, Bill Frisell on guitar, Marc Johnson on bass, and Paul Motian on drums. (Jazz) CD
Paul Motian/Chris Potter/Jason Moran —
Lost In A Dream ... CD ECM, 2010. Used ...
$11.99
A stellar live jazz trio effort led by drummer Paul Motian – and what a trio he leads, with Chris Potter on tenor sax and the always wonderful Jason Moran on piano – one of the better new ECM albums in years! The material was captured in February of '09 at the Village Vanguard, NYC ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Landmark British metal from Motorhead– inarguably one of the greatest albums ever in the genre! If there's a flaw to Ace Of Spades, it's that Lemmy & Co.'s signature song – the title track, of course – is so damned amazing, you want to drop the needle on it 10 times in a row ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original US Mercury pressing with Masterdisk stamp/HW etch. Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, and is lightly bent at the opening.)
Ed Motta knocks it out of the park with this one – taking things in an even more soulfully classic direction than on his killer AOR album – and giving us key proof that he's one of the most important soul singers of the 21st Century so far! Ed's got a way of opening doors wherever he ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
An unusual pairing for a record release – and Tristano tunes include "Supersonic", "Air Pocket", "On A Planet", and "Celestia". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has yellowing from age, small top seam split, notch on the opening.)
Mourning A BLKstar —
Cycle ... CD Don Giovanni, 2020. Used ...
$13.99
A fantastic album from Mourning A BLKstar – even more powerful than their set dedicated to Eric Garner, and a batch of material that really gets at the righteous energy of this Cleveland combo! The group see themselves as part of the James Baldwin tradition of the artist bearing witness ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Mouse On Mars —
Idiology ... CD Thrill Jockey, 2001. Used ...
$2.99
Mouse On Mars' latest is an elaboration on last year's Niun Niggung, with a darker harder sound on some tracks, with others reflecting greater explorations of orchestral sounds, mangled hip hop beats, and other sounds previously touched on by MoM. Tracks are "Actionist Respoke", "Sub ... (Rock) read moreCD
The first proper Mr Scruff full length in more than half a decade – and as you might have gathered from the boisterous breakbeat funk and more soulful undercurrents of recent 12"s – he's broadened his sonic tapestry a bit! Ninja Tuna is the namesake title for his own imprint at ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In a cool silver-sticked cover, with bonus download!)
A warmly crafted album from South African saxophonist McCoy Mrubata – not one that's sleepy, as the lullaby in the title might imply – but just nicely relaxed and mellow, in a way that has the reedman crafting some moody colors on tenor – in a lineup that features lots of great ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An unlikely pairing – but that's what makes the record so great! Mulligan and Hodges come together in this rare Verve set from the late 50s – an inspired combination of talents that really work some magic together. Hodges' tone is in the lead in our ears, always wonderful, especially ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really strange side of an equally strange author – the legendary Haruku Murakami, the Japanese writer whose work has helped redefine the world of fiction in the past few decades! Murakami's known for being an enthusiast whose love for certain things shows up in his work – most ... (Books) read moreBook
One of the best early albums by vocalist Mark Murphy – cut to arrangements by Bill Holman on side one, a set of big band numbers, and to smaller piano trio backing on side two, which features mellower stuff. Murphy's really developing his voice at this point, and is starting to get some of ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, clear tape along the bottom seam, a bit of pen and some flaking on the spine.)
Peter Murphy —
Deep ... CD Beggars Banquet/BMG, 1989. Used ...
$4.99
Hold on to your butts, because if you look past the goofy title this album features one helluva a lineup – with Murray out front on tenor and John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Andrew Cyrille on drums! Tracks include "Eternal Triangle", "Mingus In The Poconos" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Murray's tenor and bass clarinet are nicely set in a warm lyrical quartet with John Hicks, Ray Drummond, and Ed Blackwell. The record features some nice long tracks that have Murray playing mostly inside, but with enough soul and raw talent to keep things moving nicely. Titles include "Walter ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
David Murray —
Saxmen ... CD Red Baron, 1993. Used ...
$5.99
Features his great group with John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Andrew Cyrille on drums! (Jazz) CD
David Murray —
Waltz Again ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 2006. Used ...
$4.99
An ambitious project from David Murray – one that features an expanded string ensemble working with his core quartet – performing a set of original material that includes the long "Pushkin Suite" and some shorter numbers that revel in Murray's own soulful spirit. While the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
David Murray & Milford Graves —
Real Deal ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Freewheeling duets between David Murray and Milford Graves – the former on tenor and bass clarinet, the latter on a nice range of percussion! There's an open, flowing feel to the record that really takes us back to Murray's initial moments of the 70s – an almost loft jazz looseness to ... (Jazz) read moreCD
David Murray on tenor saxophone and bass clarinet, Bobby Bradford on cornet, Dave Burrell on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Still sealed with obi!)
David Murray Quartet —
Shakill's II ... CD DIW (Japan), 1993. Used ...
$14.99
Beautiful beautiful work from David Murray – a follow-up to his initial Shakill's Warrior album, and done in a style that we like even better than the first! Don Pullen is a key part of the set – working here on fluid organ lines that are somewhere between the early Larry Young work on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi. Booklet has some light age spots.)
David Murray Quartet —
Tenors ... CD DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ...
$19.99
David Murray on tenor saxophone, Dave Burrell on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Ralph Peterson Jr. on drums. (Jazz) CD
Heady sounds from Mushroom – a surprisingly long-running act who've been giving the world a great blend of funk and prog for decades! These guys hail from the Bay Area, and have clearly drunk deep of that location's legendary music scene – yet they also sometimes echo the soulful side ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Music Revelation Ensemble —
No Wave ... LP Moers (Germany), 1980. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
Classic early 80s material by this legendary group of New York heavies that featured James Blood Ulmer, David Murray, Amin Ali, and Ronald Shannon Jackson. The prototype for the Vernon Reid/Melvin Gibbs Black Rock sound gets laid by these jazzy dudes fusing free loft style east coast blowing with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Classic-styled soul from Musiq Soulchild – his debut set for Def Soul, and the start of a great run of mellow grooves! As you might guess from the compressed wording of the title, the tunes here have a great set of flow – a laidback, kicked-back sort of sound that's not nearly as full-o ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An important American album for the great Milton Nascimento – his first recorded in the US since the earlier Courage set for A&M – and like that record, a perfect bridge between the sound of his work in Brazil and the global modes that he had to offer! A key part of the set is the ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and a promo sticker in back.)
Features Ted Nash on tenor, clarinet, and bass clarinet – with work from Wycliffe Gordon on trombone, and William Schimmel on accordion! (Jazz) CD
Ted Nash Double Quartet —
Rhyme & Reason ... CD Arabesque Jazz, 1999. Used ...
$6.99
Ted Nash on tenor sax, clarinet & alto flute, Tomas Ulrich on cello, Ben Allison on double bass, Tim Horner on drums, Frank Kimbrough on piano, Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, Erik Charlston on vibraphone & percussion, Ron Lawrence on viola & Joyce Hammann on violin. (Jazz) CD
Hip hop for the Gainsbourg fan? This Handsome Boy Modeling School spin off has Nathaniel Merriweather, aka Dan The Automator, working in his smoothest, sexiest, loungiest mode ever! Like Handsome Boy, Lovage is packed to the rafters with mysterious guest appearances, including the turntable and ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Great jazz rock jamming from National Health – a group who evolved out of Hatfield & The North, and who work here with an equally complex sound! The album's a bit late in the UK jazz rock scene, but still has all the classic touches – really well-crafted instrumentation, played ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch, some ring and edge wear, and is bent at the spine and seams.)
Includes four disks - "That's Not Funny, That's Sick"; White Album; Sex, Drugs, Rock N Roll and The End of The World", and Greatest ... (Comedy) read moreCD
A heady concept album from this legendary group – one that features a suite of tracks that all share concerns for the environment! Given the amount of electricity at play, the album's maybe not as "green" of a set as it might be – but Nektar definitely seem to create some ... (Rock) read moreCD