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Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk Swings (Crown pressing) ... LP 
Crown, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Massive later music from Coleman Hawkins – a date that might be easy to overlook, given the unassuming package – but one that really features that newfound mix of modernism and soul that graced the later years of Hawk! The setting is a bit unusual, but that's part of the charm – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has clear tape on the top & bottom seams, split spine, some surface wear & aging.)
Coleman Hawkins —
Today & Now ... CD 
Impulse (Japan), 1962. Used ... $16.99
A beautiful record – but that's no surprise, since most of the later work of Coleman Hawkins tends to be great! The setting is quite laidback – and Hawkins' time-weathered tenor is placed in a perfect setting with Tommy Flanagan on piano, Major Holley on bass, and Eddie Locke on drums. ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 20 bit remaster. Includes obi!)
Erskine Hawkins —
20th Century Gabriel ... LP Sounds Of Swing, Late 1930s/Mid 1940s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Isaac Hayes —
For The Sake Of Love ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of our favorite Isaac Hayes albums from the post-Stax years – a wonderful late 70s set that has the man returning strongly to the mellow roots of his early solo years! Ike sounded great on his disco tracks at the time – but we really love his mature, laidback way of laying down a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, cut corner, and light ring wear.)
Heartbreakers —
LAMF ... LP Track (UK), 1977. Very Good ... $49.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original UK pressing with Porky Prime Cut etch. Cover has light ringwear, some heavy edge wear, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
Jimmy Heath —
Time & The Place ... CD Landmark, 1974. Used ... $19.99
A fantastic session by Jimmy Heath – cut right at the time of his best 70s soul jazz work! This obscure set was recorded in New York in 1974, but not issued in this form until the mid 90s – and it features Heath with a stellar group that includes Curtis Fuller, Stanley Cowell, Mtume, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Booklet has a cut corner.)
Heaven & Earth —
Heaven & Earth ... LP Mercury, 1978. Very Good ... $9.99
Excellent work from this smooth Chicago vocal group! The album may well be the best the group ever recorded – and it features some stellar ballad work produced with a nice spacey tone, almost in a Rose Royce mellow mode – by Jerry Butler's Fountain Productions team and by Clarence ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear.)
Bobby Hebb —
I Love Mary (voc, inst) ... 7-inch 
Scepter, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
Bruno Heinen/Babel (UK), 2015. Used Gatefold ... $6.99
Bruno Heinen on piano and Kristian Borring on guitar. Titles incldue "Time Remembered", "Interplay", "Displacement", "All The Things You Are", and the original "Postcard to Bill". (Jazz) CD
Jonas Hellborg, Shawn Lane & V Selvaganesh —
Good People In Times Of Evil ... CD Bardo, 2000. Used ... $9.99
Jonas Hellborg on bass, Shawn Lane on guitar, and V Selvaganesh on kanjira, udu and vocals. (Jazz) CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra —
Chronological Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra 1927 to 1931 (CDr pressing) ... CD Classics (France), Late 1920s/Early 1930s. Used ... $9.99
Classic material from Fletcher Henderson featuring early work by Benny Carter and Coleman Hawkins. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. CDr pressing.)
Pierre Henry/Polygram (France), 1997. Used ... $14.99
This is the new remix of Pierre Henry's famous funky electronic ballet from 1967. They've selected a wide range of artists to handle it, from the great Dimitri from Paris, to the popular Fatboy Slim, and the list includes other names like The Mighty Bop, William Orbit, Coldcut, and Funki Porcini. ... (Out Sound) read more CD
Highland Place Mobsters —
1746DCGA0035 ... LP LaFace, 1992. Near Mint- 2LP ... $11.99
(Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a mild corner bend, and is great overall.)
Andrew Hill —
Dance With Death ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $12.99
A wonderful session by Andrew Hill – recorded in 1968, but issued only briefly in 1981 – and out of print for years! The session is a key one in understanding Hill's work – as it's a bridge between the arch modernism of his early Blue Note sides, and the more soul-oriented ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (2004 Connoisseur/BMG pressing.)
Dance With Death (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Dance With Death (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Andrew Hill —
Dance With Death (UHQCD pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1968/1980. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A wonderful session by Andrew Hill – recorded in 1968, but issued only briefly in 1981 – and out of print for years! The session is a key one in understanding Hill's work – as it's a bridge between the arch modernism of his early Blue Note sides, and the more soul-oriented ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Dance With Death (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Dance With Death ... CD 12.99
Andrew Hill —
Smokestack (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1963. Used ... $14.99
A fantastic session by this groundbreaking modernist – essentially a piano trio album, but recorded with two bass players – Richard Davis and Eddie Kahn – one of whom plays rhythm, the other who solos along with Hill – which makes for a really amazing sound – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2006 RVG pressing with a small cutout notch in spine.)
Terumasa Hino —
Blue Smiles (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Somethin Else/Universal (Japan), 1992. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
A record that certainly makes us smile – as it's got the fantastic cornet of Terumasa Hino in a group that features Cedar Walton on piano, David Williams on bass, and Michael Carvin on drums – all working together as almost a "Walton plus one" sort of date – but with ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the Japanese Jazz Revisited series. SHM-CD pressing.)
Art Hodes —
Recollections From The Past ... CD Solo Art, 1971. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Art Hodes —
Trios (10 inch LP) ... LP Paramount, 1953. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Includes a different trio per side. Hodes with Volley DeFaut and Jasper Taylor playing "Washboard Stomp", "Someday Sweetheart" and "Copenhagen". The flip side has Hodes, Darnell Howard, and Baby Dodds on "I Know That You Know", "Slow & Easy Mama ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing! Paste-on cover is unglued, but nice.)
Jay Hoggard —
Right Place ... CD JHVM, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Hold Steady —
Positive Rage (CD & DVD) ... CD Vagrant, 2009. Used CD & DVD ... Just Sold Out!
Billie Holiday —
Lady In Satin ... LP Columbia, 1958. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Billie's last recordings, and an incredibly striking batch of songs arranged by Ray Ellis with a sad, fragile ege that's perfect for the style of her later work. Billie's voice is faltering, but in a way that only makes the songs sound more personal and more compelling – and although ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear.)
Dave Holland & Pepe Habichuela —
Hands ... CD Dare 2, 2009. Used Gatefold ... $2.99
Jazz bass great Dave Holland working in an inspired flamenco steeped setting – and it works very well! Holland holds the rhythm on wonderful way, and having the bass so prominent keeps the set somewhat grounded in jazz rather than straight flamenco. The great guitarist Pepe Habichulela ... (Jazz) read more CD
Hollies —
Evolution ... LP Epic, 1967. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Wonderful work from The Hollies – from a time when the group was moving way past simple Brit Invasion pop – as you 'can probably guess from the cover and title! The Hollies hit a really special sort of sound here – slightly trippy, but still razor-sharp – making great use ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing – 1A/1A. Cover has light wear.)
Homesick James —
Homesick James Ain't Sick No More ... LP Bluesway, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Recorded in Chicago at PS Studios – with a small combo that includes Snooky Pryor, Eddie Taylor, Willie Smith, and Dave Myers! Titles include "13 Highway", "I Ain't Doin No Good", "Sugar Mama", "Little & Low", "In Love", and "Fayette ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing – a nice copy!)
John Lee Hooker —
House Of The Blues ... LP Chess, 1951/1952. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A rootsy cover, and some rootsy blues to match – a fairly stripped down session from John Lee Hooker –- and one that mostly just features vocals and guitar, plus some occasional added guitar and piano! Most of the recordings here are from the early 50s, pulled together in a full LP at ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s stereo blue fade label with deep groove. Includes Chess inner sleeve. Cover has surface wear. The back has a large stain in the corner with some wear.)
John Lee Hooker —
Never Get Out Of These Blues Alive (Pickwick) ... LP Pickwick, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
(Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, center split in the top seam, and is bent at the top left corner.)
John Lee Hooker & Coast To Coast Blues Band —
Anywhere Anyplace Anytime ... LP United Artists, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
Early recordings by John Lee Hooker and his Coast To Coast Blues Band – recorded in Detroit in the late 40s through the early 50s. The Coast To Coast Blues Band may be a little misleading in the title, as the recordings find Hooker with only the sparest accompaniment on bass, drums, and ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, half split top seam, some wear and aging.)
Paul Horn —
Inside The Taj Mahal (aka Inside)/Kuckuck (Germany), 1968/1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most starkly beautiful recordings in Paul Horn's career – with spiritually resonant, almost spine tingling solo flute and some chants, all recorded in the Taj Majal one day in April of 1968! It's really all about the atmosphere, as it would have to be given the location – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Paul Horn & R Carlos Nakai —
Inside Monument Valley ... CD Canyon, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Shirley Horn —
Close Enough For Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1989. Used ... $3.99
With some nice guest tenor work from Buck Hill! Titles include "Get Out Of Town", "Beautiful Friendship", "I Got Lost In His Arms", "Come Fly With Me", and "So I Love You". (Vocalists) CD
Hot Boys —
I Need A Hot Girl (extra clean radio, clean radio, album, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Cash Money, 1999. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Mick Houghton —
Fried & Justified – Hits, Myths, Break Ups, & Breakdowns In The Record Business 1978 to 1998 ... Book 
Faber & Faber, 2020. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
An insider's view of the UK music scene from the punk years onwards – served up by Mick Houghton, who had close associations with KLF, Echo & The Bunnymen, Julian Cope, Jesus & Mary Chain, and other key acts! The "on the ground" tone of the book is a great look inside this ... (Books) read more Book
Susan Howe & David Grubbs —
Frolic Architecture ... CD Blue Chopsticks, 2011. Used ... $6.99
Freddie Hubbard —
Open Sesame ... LP Blue Note, 1960. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Seminal work from Freddie Hubbard – an early hardbop session that features some great work by Tina Brooks on tenor, piano by McCoy Tyner, and rhythm from the team of Sam Jones on bass Clifford Jarvis on drums! And although Freddie's great at this early point in his career – playing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s pressing in a barcode cover.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Sweet Return ... LP Atlantic, 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A definite sweet return from Freddie Hubbard – a record with a cover and title that might appear to be smooth jazz, but one with a sound that's solidly acoustic and soulful all the way through! The album's a great example of Hubbard's amazing work in the early 80s – a time when he was ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a timing strip, promo stamp, and tiny peel from sticker removal.)
Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, & Others —
California Concert ... LP CTI, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A killer concert all the way through – and a great showcase for the CTI sound! Although the genius of the CTI label might be often thought of in a studio format – especially since the Creed Taylor Influence on the label is what really turned the sound into something wonderful – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the CTI inner sleeves. Cover has some ring and edge wear, remnants from an index label at the top right, gloss peel at the top seam, and is faded at the spine.)
Charlotte Hug —
Neuland ... CD Emanem (UK), 2003. Used ... $9.99
Langston Hughes —
Story Of Jazz (10 inch) ... LP Folkways, 1954. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A very cool record! Langston tells the story of jazz, using snippets of work from the Folkways catalog – like tunes by Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodd, Ma Rainey, Leadbelly, and others – all sewn together in a rich narrative on the history of the music, delivered with some surprising ... (Spoken Word) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Ex-libris copy. Includes insert! Cover has tape on all seams, some surface wear, ink stamps, with a large peel on the back in the 'blank' area.)
Bobbi Humphrey —
Fancy Dancer ... LP Blue Note, 1975. Very Good ... $19.99
Sublime genius from funky flute player Bobbi Humphrey – a record we'd rank right up there with her classic Blacks & Blues set – and like that one, another fantastic collaboration with producer Larry Mizell! The groove here is tremendous throughout – a heady mix of Bobbi's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fancy Dancer (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Original black b label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Alberta Hunter —
Amtrak Blues ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
(Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – 1B/1A. Cover is bumped at the top right corner.)
Steve Silk Hurley —
Jack Your Body (club your body, dub your body, home made)/Underground, 1985. Very Good ... $11.99
Bobby Hutcherson —
Best Of The Blue Note Years ... CD Blue Note, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $6.99
Genius – pure genius! Bobby Hutcherson's work for Blue Note is some of the most dramatic of any artist to ever record for the label. During his tenure there, he broke in doing some pivotal work in the "new thing" mode with players like Andrew Hill and Joe Henderson, next worked ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Cirrus ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Bobby Hutcherson —
Happenings ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1966. Used ... $11.99
One of the greatest Bobby Hutcherson albums for Blue Note – a classic session recorded in quartet form, with a style that seems to set a whole new standard for the vibes in modern jazz! The group here is sublime – Herbie Hancock on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Joe Chambers on drums ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Happenings (SHM CD pressing) ... CD 11.99(1998 Japanese pressing.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Medina (plus Spiral) ... CD Blue Note, 1969. Used ... $14.99
Two great Bobby Hutcherson albums – both recorded at the end of the 60s, but not released by Blue Note until years later! Both records – Medina and Spiral – give you a glance at the early years of Bobby's famous association with tenorist Harold Land. The Land/Hutcherson combo ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 Connoisseur pressing. CONDITION NOTE: Booklet has some wear and a peeled spot from an old sticker.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Montara ... CD Blue Note, 1975. Used ... $9.99
One of our favorite Bobby Hutcherson albums ever – and a magical session filled with electric Latin vibes! The album's quite a different one for Bobby at the time – as it has him working with some larger arrangements, in a soulful west coast groove that's almost got the feel of a hip ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Montara ... CD 13.99(Out of print 2003 US pressing.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
San Francisco (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
Genius, pure genius! This album's possibly the most perfectly realized set from the team of Bobby Hutcherson on vibes and Harold Land on reeds – a pair who hit territory that's slightly funky, but which is also still touched by the modal spiritualism of some of their earlier work together! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series!)
Yasushi Ide —
Vintage Jazz Poster Scrap ... Book Grand Gallery (Japan), 2024. New Copy ... $38.99 44.99
A really cool book of rare jazz posters – most of them from the 70s, with images of posters from the US, EU, and Japan! The collection within is great – and there's so many unusual images that differ nicely from more iconic album covers – which are then mixed with more familiar ... (Books) read more Book
Masaru Imada —
Tropical Sunset ... CD Full House/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... $24.99 28.99
A really lovely album from pianist Masaru Imada – a set that has some elements of the great Japanese fusion scene of the time, but a record that also has some warmer more acoustic moments too! Imada does a great job of balancing between upbeat groovers and some more personal, lyrical songs ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media —
In The Groove (white vinyl pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Columbia/Lawson (Japan), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Jiro Inagaki's definitely in the groove here – hitting hard with a sweet electric vibe, on a set that's easily one of his funkiest albums ever! The set's got a wicked mix of jazz and funk that's right up there with the best on 70s CTI or Kudu – but maybe even leaner overall, given the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Intruders —
When We Get Married ... LP Gamble, 1970. Very Good+ ... $34.99
Excellent early album from this great Philly soul group, featuring some of their best sides from the 60s, and lots of tracks that weren't released as singles! The band includes Vince Montana on vibes, Norman Harris and Bobby Eli on guitar, Leon Huff on piano, and Lenny Pakula on organ – and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, cutout notch, general wear, and a name sticker.)
Mark Isham —
Film Music ... CD Windham Hill, Mid 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Mark Isham —
Tibet ... CD Windham Hill, 1989. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Isley Brothers —
It's Your Thing – The Story Of the Isley Brothers (3CD set) ... CD T Neck/Epic/Legacy, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/1980s/Mid 90s. Used 3 CDs ... $18.99
A massive collection of numbers spanning nearly 5 decades from the Isleys! 50 tracks in all, spread over 3 discs, plus a very nice, thick, well-annotated booklet! (Soul) CD
It's A Beautiful Day —
Greatest Hits ... CD TRC (Germany), Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ginji Ito —
Deadly Drive (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Asylum/Lawson (Japan), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 49.99
Soulful city pop from the end of the 70s – a record that features the unique vocal stylings of Ginji Ito next to these really groovy, surprisingly jazzy arrangements – which also include some work from Ryuichi Sakamoto! The instrumentation alone is worth the price of admission – ... (Japanese) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
J Boogie's Dubtronic Science —
J Boogie's Dubtronic Science ... CD Om Records, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
15 tracks deep, including "Universal Dub", "Deep In The Cut", "Rainfall", "Natural Woman", "La Playa", "Golden Nectar", and "Oceanic Lullaby". (New Grooves) CD
Jackie & Roy —
Wilder Alias ... LP CTI, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
Jackie & Roy are definitely getting bit wilder here – hitting an electric early 70s CTI mode, and really growing a lot in the process! The session has the vocal pair working with CTI players who include Hubert Laws on flute, Joe Farrell on saxes, Roy Pennington on vibes, and Steve Gadd ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Wilder Alias ... CD 14.99(Cover has light wear.)
Chubby Jackson —
Sax Appeal/New Jazz, 1950. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Chuck Jackson —
Any Day Now ... CD Instant/Charly (UK), 1960s. Used ... $5.99
Deon Jackson —
Love Makes The World Go Round ... LP Carla/Atco, 1966. Very Good ... $19.99
An overlooked 60s soul killer on Atlantic Records! We love Deon Jackson – we love his sweetly honest vocal style, we love his songs, and we love the great production he gets from the legendary Ollie McLaughlin! This album is the only one he ever cut – and it's a masterpiece all the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow and blue label pressing. Cover has splits on the top seam, spot of sticker remnant, and light wear.)
Millie Jackson —
Feelin' Bitchy ... LP Spring, 1977. Very Good ... $6.99
Millie Jackson's feelin bitchy – and letting a whole new side of her talents show! After the sweet southern soul sound of her early recordings, the Jackson style takes a sharp shift here – letting a bitchier side show up more strongly, and really setting the tone for the next great ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)
Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes —
Royal Rappin's ... LP Polydor/Spring, 1979. Very Good ... $3.99
A fantastic update of earlier soul duo modes – served up here by two of the most badass soul singers of the 70s! The album's got the smooth flow of Isaac Hayes' late 70s work – a bit of clubby rhythms at times, some soaring orchestrations at others – all in a mode that opens up ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milt Jackson —
Bags & Flutes ... LP Atlantic, 1957. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Excellent late 50s work by Milt Jackson for Atlantic! Bags & Flutes is very much in the style of Milt's classic Savoy sides from the preceding couple of years – mixing together his jazzy vibes with light lilting solos on flute, either by Bobby Jaspar or Frank Wess, Milt's old compatriot ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Walter Jackson —
Look Of Love/Epic, 1968. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Willis Jackson —
Smoking With Willis ... CD Cadet (Japan), 1965. Used ... $28.99
A great album from Willis Jackson – a real sleeper, and with a very groovy feel! Willis smokes with an organ combo that has Butch Cornell at the keys, and which also features Vince Corrao on guitar and Franklyn Robinson on trumpet. The tracks are a mix of originals and Beatles covers ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Jagged Edge —
Keys To The Range (explicit album, inst, clean) ... 12-inch So So Def, 1999. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Stunning live work from piano genius Ahmad Jamal – still very young at this point, but already working with the fluid sense of imagination that would only unfold even more in the 60s! As with most of Jamal's live dates of the time, the balance of lyrical energy on the keys and rhythmic ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk ... LP 19.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal Trio Vol 4 (Ahmad Jamal 1958) (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Magical early work from Ahmad Jamal – a scintillating blend of piano, percussion, and bass – with a sound that was incredibly fresh at the time, and which still sounds pretty much so to our ears! The album crackles with imagination and rhythm – really hitting on all burners ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ahmad Jamal – The Ahmad Jamal Trio Volume IV ... LP 29.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Not just a wonderful record for the music, but also for the classic cover image too – a photo of Ahmad Jamal's righteous night club The Alhambra – an Eastern-themed spot on Chicago's Michigan Ave, where Jamal made some incredible music for a few short years! Jamal was one of the few ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
All Of You (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A beautiful demonstration of the unique piano genius of Ahmad Jamal in the early years of his career – his way of blending together some of the complex fluidity and keyboard range of postwar pianists from more staid settings, while also picking up a warmer, more soulful groove – but in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Awakening (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Impulse/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Count 'Em 88 (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Chess/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
That's right, count 'em – 88 keys on the piano in all, and Ahmad does a pretty good job of hitting them all in this early album of piano virtuosity! The album's amazing – set the pace for a whole new generation of piano expressiveness, with a cool and earthy approach that also still ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Happy Moods (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A sprightly set from the Ahmad Jamal Trio – but also a record that's not as brightly colored as you might guess from the title, thanks to a nice undercurrent of darkness in the mix! Jamal's piano work is often nicely punctuated – perhaps living up to the "happy moods" ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Happy Moods ... LP 19.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Jamal At The Penthouse (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A compelling title – as the record was recorded at Nola Penthouse Studios in New York, one of the hippest places to lay down tracks at the time – but the cover shows an image of the Playboy building in Chicago, famous from the TV show Playboy's Penthouse, Hugh Hefner's first foray into ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Jamal At The Pershing Vol 2 (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Listen To The Ahmad Jamal Quintet (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A nicely expanded take on the Ahmad Jamal sound of the early 60s – one that adds in guitar from Ray Crawford and violin from Joe Kennedy to Jamal's usual trio grooving! The main focus here is often still on the core group – which features Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Portfolio Of Ahmad Jamal (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Rick James —
Garden Of Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD Gordy/Universal (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
An overlooked gem from Rick James' classic early run for Motown – a set that maybe didn't chart as big as some of his other records for the label, but which stands strongly today as a well-crafted batch of mellow funky soul! James has a bit less of the bass-heavy riffs here than you'd expect ... (Soul) read more CD
James Dean Joint —
CabinBuzz EP ... CD James Dean Joint, 2022. New Copy ... $9.99 12.99
A heavy-duty combo from the Chicago scene – and one who've got some mighty deep roots in the city, which they use to serve up a unique blend of funk, soul, rock, and roots – all topped with lead vocals from soul music journalist James Porter! James has a really striking approach, and ... (Rock) read more CD
James Dean Joint —
Walking The 606 EP ... CD James Dean Joint, 2024. New Copy ... $9.99 12.99
This hip Chicago group reference our mighty 606 urban trail here – and come across with a sound that's equally city gritty – served up in a blend of elements borrowed from blues, funk, soul, and rock! There's plenty of great harmonica in the grooves – performed by lead singer ... (Rock) read more CD
James Gang —
16 Greatest Hits ... LP ABC, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $7.99
(Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s MCA pressing in a Two Record Set cover with barcode, with ring and edge wear.)
Keith Jarrett —
Budapest Concert ... CD ECM (Germany), 2020. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
Keith Jarrett in our favorite side of his talents – playing the long, improvised style that first made him a breakthrough artist on ECM in the 70s – and which still remains one of his most important contributions to the history of jazz! Even later years, Jarrett's sense of imagination ... (Jazz) read more CD
(In nice shape with the slipcase!)
Keith Jarrett —
Solo Concerts – Bremen Lausanne (3LP Box Set) ... LP ECM, 1973. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... $39.99
Sublime solo piano – from that early 70s moment when Keith Jarrett was not only finding a whole new voice for himself, but also creating a whole new format in music! The tracks here are all long, live, solo improvisations – played by Jarrett at a level that's unbridled, but never ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing in a textured box. Includes the booklet. Box has light wear, some aging at the spine, and small sticker remnants in back.)
Jay-Z —
Girls Best Friend (LP, inst, radio, acapella) ... 12-inch Epic, 1999. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Jazz Crusaders —
Uh Huh ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1967. Used ... $26.99
Killer Jazz Crusaders material – exactly the kind of record that really had the group coming into their own in the second half of the 60s – finding a rich new groove that few other combos could match! The record captures the group at a perfect time – a point when they were ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2010 Japanese pressing, with obi.)
Jazz Passengers —
Jazz Passengers In Love ... CD High Street, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Curtis Fowlkes on trombone, Brad Jones on bass, Roy Nathanson on sax, EJ Rodriguez on percussion, Bill Ware on vibes & Jim Nolet on violin. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout.)
Jazz Passengers with Deborah Harry & Elvis Costello —
Individually Twisted ... CD 32 Jazz, 1996. Used ... $1.99
A surprising 90s set from The Jazz Passengers – the New York group who'd worked in many modes other than just the straight jazz you might guess from their name, but who here maybe take things back to basics, especially on some of the cuts that bring in vocals from famous guests who include ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazzanova —
In Between (German version) ... CD Jazzanova (Germany), 2002. Used ... $4.99
The first-ever full length album from Jazzanova – and an instant classic that's been well worth the wait! For years, the group have turned out some of the most exciting singles and remixes on the international groove scene – and during all that time, they've been secretly storing away ... (New Grooves) read more CD
(CD has a totally cool package too – layers of die-cut cardboard folding over each other! Out of print.)
JBs —
Hustle With Speed ... CD Polydor (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99
One of the most fantastic albums by the JBs – a masterpiece of funky jamming, tight instrumentation, and that free yet tight style of the James Brown 70s years! The tracks are longer than on some of the earlier singles – especially the 8 minute jammer "(It's Not The Express) It's ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
Eddie Jefferson/Prestige, 1952/1953. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An essential album for fans of early vocalese – and a record that brings together 3 of the greatest talents of the genre! The sides were pulled from early Prestige singles by the artists – and Eddie Jefferson's represented on 4 great numbers with backing by a group that includes Seldon ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing.)
Marshall Jefferson —
House Music Anthem – Move Your Body/Trax, 1986. Very Good ... $14.99
A soulful classic from Chicago! "Move Your Body" is a wonderful house tune – one with a warmer groove than usual, and vocals that really drive the track in a great way. Mixed by Chicago legend Ron Hardy, this track needs no introduction around these parts, and we'd be surprised if ... (House Music) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing in a Chicago Trax sleeve.)
