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Greta Aagre & Erik Honore — Year Of The Bullet ... CD
Jazzland (Norway), 2012. New Copy .... $16.99
Moody mellow vocals and lots of spare sounds – a really compelling collaboration between singer Greta Aagre and keyboardist Erik Honore! Honore plays a variety of instruments on the record, but his best contribution here is "samples" – bits of sound that are usually filtered... read more

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Eivind Aarset — Dream Logic ... CD
ECM (Germany), 2012. New Copy .... $16.99 18.99
Spare sonic textures and mellow musical moments from Eivind Aarset – a great session for ECM, and maybe one of his most compelling records in years! This ECM album has a feel that's a bit warmer than some of Aarset's previous work for the Jazzland – not in a way that's commercial at... read more

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Lennard Aberg with Peter Erskine — Free Spirit – A Don Cherry Tribute ... CD
Amigo (Sweden), 2006. New Copy .... $15.99
This former member of the Rena Rama group steps out in a loving tribute to Don Cherry – who was himself an importance force on the Swedish scene at the same time as Aberg's earlier fame! The album's got a slow-building quality that reminds us a fair bit of the Cherry of later years – a... read more

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Abiah — Life As A Ballad ... CD
Nia, 2012. New Copy Gatefold .... $12.99
A beautiful second record from Abiah – warmly wonderful material that's as sensitive as a singer/songwriter set, yet also has a deep sense of soul as well! Vocals and piano are wonderfully intertwined – in a mode that has the depth of jazz, yet the focus of soul music as well –... read more

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Colonel Abrams — Colonel Abrams (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1985. New Copy .... $18.99
Mid 80s soul from Detroit's Colonel Abrams – One of the first artists to take the then burgeoning house sound into the mainstream – paired up with nicely grooving modern soul vibe! Includes the his "Trapped" and "I'm Not Gonna Let", with those bright and bumping... read more

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Joshua Abrams Quartet — Unknown Known ... CD
Rogue Art (France), 2013. New Copy .... $15.99
A beautiful date from bassist Josh Abrams – a player who's lent his soulful talents to so many great Chicago sessions over the past decade or two – really coming into his own as a leader! Josh has this deeply spiritual approach to his instrument – a style that, back when he first... read more

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Muhal Richard Abrams — Afrisong ... CD
Why Not (UK), 1975. New Copy .... $9.99 11.99
One of the most beautiful albums ever recorded by this legendary AACM pianist! The album was a rare Japanese-only session from 1975, but recorded in Chicago – and it features Muhal playing solo – in beautifully warm spiritual tones that are very different from his playing on many other... read more

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Muhal Richard Abrams — Complete Remastered Recordings On Black Saint & Soul Note (8CD set) ... CD
Black Saint (Italy), 1980s/Early 90s. New Copy 8CDs .... $39.99
Some of our favorite albums ever from pianist Muhal Richard Abrams – an amazing run of eight records for the Black Saint/Soul Note label – rich in fresh colors, tones, and new musical ideas! There's a sensitivity to some of these records that you don't always get with Abrams – a... read more

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Nathan Abshire — Master Of The Cajun Accordion – The Classic Swallow Recordings ... CD
Swallow/Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy .... $18.99
Great rootsy Cajun accordion – a version of the genre that's much grittier than any of the later versions that were spread more strongly through the mainstream – and definitely light years from the touristy sounds heard in more recent years! This set offers up a host of rare small... read more

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Idris Ackamoor — Centurian ... CD
Cultural Odyssey, 2000. New Copy .... $8.99
The cover's a bit cheesy, but the record's a great one – stunningly spiritual jazz from saxophonist Idris Ackamoor, and a set that really lives up to his soulful fame from the 70s! The record has a similar vibe to some of Ackamoor's recordings with The Pyramids – very well-crafted work... read more

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Idris Ackamoor — Portrait ... CD
Cultural Odyssey, 1997. New Copy .... $8.99
Wonderful work from Idris Ackamoor – a great indie set that we'd rank right up there with some of his best recordings of the 70s! The group here is only a quartet, but there's a richness to the sound that's really amazing – a soaringly soulful style that often feels like Idris is... read more

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Ad Libs — Complete Blue Cat Recordings – 23 Masters From The Blue Cat Vaults ... CD
Blue Cat/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy Gatefold .... $16.99 17.98 Just Sold Out!
Finally – the complete story of The Ad Libs – a group known for their classic singles of the 60s, but one who never issued a full-length album of their own! This great little set more than corrects that fact – by bringing together 9 rare singles for the Blue Cat label, plus... read more

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Pepper Adams — Pepper Adams Quintet ... CD
Mode/VSOP, 1957. New Copy .... $10.99 11.99
An obscure late 50s gem from Pepper – a stripped-down quartet session that has him blowing in a very open-ended mode – quite a difference from some of his more tightly arranged sets! The feel's a bit like Pepper's work with Donald Byrd, but even more openly swinging – played by a... read more

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new Pepper Adams — Urban Dreams ... CD
PAJ/Quicksilver, 1981. New Copy .... $4.99 11.99 Just Sold Out!
Pepper Adams never fails to blow us away in a small group setting – and here, on a killer quartet date from the early 80s, he really wins us over all over again! The album's one of those great ones from Adams – in which he's really let loose to open up and blow some extended,... read more

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William Adamson — Under An East Coast Moon ... CD
Brownswood (UK), 2013. New Copy .... $15.99 17.98
Almost an underground groove supergroup – given that the set features work from Earl Zinger (Rob Gallagher of Galliano) at the helm, production from 2 Banks Of 4, vocals from Valerie Etienne, and funky rhythms from Shawn Lee! The combination of talents come together here in a very new way... read more
Also available: Under An East Coast Moon ... LP $28.99

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Cannonball Adderley — Love, Sex, And The Zodiac ... CD
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1974. New Copy .... $12.99
A classic from Cannoball and producer-partner David Axelrod – truly great stuff and maybe even better than the Zodiac set Cannonball did for Capitol! The formula is similar to that one – with David Axelrod producing, electric keyboards by Hal Galper and George Duke, spacey solos by... read more

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new Cannonball Adderley — Them Dirty Blues ... CD
Capitol/Riverside, 1960. New Copy .... $8.99 9.98
One of the all-time great ones by Cannonball! This record captures him in the prime of his early soul jazz fame – working with an unbelievably heavy quintet that featured Bobby Timmons on piano (with Barry Harris sitting in on a few tracks), Sam Jones on bass, Louis Hayes on drums, and... read more

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Cannonball Adderley — Walk Tall – The David Axelrod Years ... CD
Capitol (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CD .... $18.99 Just Sold Out!
A massive look at the mighty pairing of Cannonball Adderley and David Axelrod – a partnership that's way more than just jazz musician and producer! Axelrod's talents in the studio are many, but his greatest heights were possibly reached in collaboration with Cannonball – a relationship... read more

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Nat Adderley — Naturally! ... CD
Jazzland/OJC, 1961. New Copy .... $5.99 11.98
A strong showcase for young Nat Adderley's talents on cornet – and an album that's got a different feel that his work with his more famous brother's combo at the same time! The style here is simple – Nat blowing with 2 different quartets – one with Joe Zawinul on piano, Sam Jones... read more

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Nat Adderley — Scavenger ... CD
Milestone (Japan), 1968. New Copy .... $15.99
One of the best-ever Nat Adderley albums, and a damn funky set of tracks that has a tight soulful feel! The session's got a similar feel to some of the other rare late 60s Milestone albums (like the 2 killers by Bobby Timmons!) – especially in that it's got a group that plays with the... read more

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new Mario Adnet — Amazonia ... CD
Adventure Music, 2013. New Copy .... $12.99 15.99
One of the most beautiful albums we've ever heard from Mario Adnet – a set done with some great expanded orchestrations – and key help from guests who include Roberta Sa, Monica Salmaso, and Lenine! The tunes have this spacious, expansive feel that really lives up to the Amazon promise... read more

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new Mario Adnet & Jobim Jazz — More Jobim Jazz ... CD
Adventure Music, 2011. New Copy .... $12.99 15.98
A great follow-up to the first Jobim Jazz set from guitarist Mario Adnet – and in many ways, an even better-conceived version of the project! The difference this time around is that Adnet's been working through the concept in a live setting for a few years – and has come up with... read more
Also available: More Jobim Jazz ... CD $5.99

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Antonio Adolfo & A Brazuca — Antonio Adolfo E A Brazuca (1970) ... CD
Odeon/EMI (Brazil), 1970. New Copy .... $3.99
A lost treasure from Antiono Adolfo – keyboard player, arranger, and one of the greatest Brazilian talents of his generation! Adolfo's sound and style is contemporaneous with the best work of Marcos Valle, Edu Lobo, and others – and like them, he has an approach that mixes together... read more

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Aesop Rock — Float ... CD
Mush/Block Block Chop, 2000. New Copy .... $7.99 11.98
This is the Aesop album on MUSH records before he got signed to Def Jux. It is a piece of raw, dark, poetic artistry that describes his hometown of NYC and the trials and tribulations in it beautifully. This album is a little rougher and his lyrical style is just a little more advanced on his... read more

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Aesop Rock — Skelethon ... CD
Rhymesayers, 2012. New Copy .... $13.99 14.98
The first proper Aesop Rock album in a few years – and his first for Rhymesayers – a logical next step for his uncompromising, darkness-tinged sounds and distinctive rhyme style of his early work for Def Jux! Aesop hasn't missed a step, and the sound is as dystopian, breathless and... read more

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African Music Machine — Black Water Gold (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Soul Power/P-Vine (Japan), 1972/1974. New Copy .... $29.99
Incredible work from the obscure African Music Machine – a southern funk combo led by bassist Louis Villery – a legendary batch of funky singles, finally brought together as a full album! The band has a very unique sound that involves a lot of rolling bubbling basslines, spacey organ... read more

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Afrique — Soul Makossa ... CD
Mainstream/P-Vine (Japan), 1973. New Copy .... $29.99
A killer album of Afro Funk – with a very unusual origin! In the wake of Manu Dibango's big hit (and some kind of failure to register the copyright), many many versions of "Soul Makossa" were recorded and released, some good, some bad. This album is a good example of that... read more

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Afro Blues Quintet Plus 1 — New Directions In Sound ... CD
BGP (UK), Late 60s. New Copy .... $15.99
Smoking grooves from an incredible group – the amazing Afro Blues Quintet, a combo with a sound like no other! These guys were never one for stardom, but during the mid and late 60s, they burned up the west coast scene with an incredible blend of vibes, piano, and reeds – often kicked... read more

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Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra — Last Odyssey ... CD
Ubiquity, 2012. New Copy .... $12.99 16.98
A great step forward for the Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra – even better than their previous album, and a set that beautifully mixes together jazz, Latin, and African elements into one seamless groove! Percussionist Masta Conga is at the head of the group – leading the ensemble with a... read more

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Air — Air Time ... CD
Nessa, 1977. New Copy .... $14.99 16.98
One of the best albums ever by this legendary Chicago trio – a great example of the way that records on the Nessa label can really get to the heart of artists' intentions! The trio of Henry Threadgill on reeds, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Steve McCall on percussion have never sounded better... read more

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Airto — Fingers (remastered edition) ... CD
CTI, 1973. New Copy Gatefold .... $10.99 11.98 Just Sold Out!
One of Airto's greatest records ever – a really hard hitting batch of tracks that mix sharp-edged fusion lines with some earthier Brazilian percussion touches – all in a way that nicely steps off of Airto's first few American releases, and warms the groove up with a nice dose of... read more

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Pheeroan Ak Laff — House of Spirit – Mirth (limited hardbox version) ... CD
Passin' Thru/Soul Jazz (UK), 1979. New Copy .... $14.99
Very righteous work from percussionist Pheeroan Ak Laff – even more hard-edged than some of his other important recordings of the late 70s – and that's saying a lot! Allthough Pheeroan lent his talents to many other musicians, this is one of the few albums he cut under his own name... read more

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AKA — Hard Beat ... CD
Strawberry Rain, 1970s. New Copy Gatefold .... $13.99
The first ever compilation of Indonesian psychedelia from AKA is a great one – fuzzy prog and funk steeped jams that the group tore up throughout the 70s – as cool as any single artist global rock compilations we've seen in quite a while! The group formed in Surabaya, East Java and... read more

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Akido — Akido ... CD
Mercury/Kismet (UK), 1972. New Copy .... $16.99
An obscure Afro Funk combo from the early 70s – produced by Ronnie Lane of The Faces, who may very well have been inspired by Ginger Baker's love of the style! The record's got some pretty heavy guitar work, and there's lots of funky rock running through the grooves – so those African-i... read more

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new Toshiko Akioshi — Last Live In Blue Note Tokyo ... CD
Wounded Bird, 2004. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
A sweet Japanese set from Toshiko Akioshi – recorded at the Blue Note in Tokyo, with a group that really replicates the sound of her big band from the 70s! Key partner from those years – Lew Tabackin – is in the group playing loads of great tenor and flute solos – and other... read more

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Toshiko Akioshi — Toshiko Akiyoshi Meets Her Old Pals ... CD
King (Japan), 1961. New Copy .... $19.99
Toshiko Akioshi makes a trip back to the Japanese jazz scene in the early 60s – for this great little session that has her meeting up with "old pals" from previous years – including Sadao Watanabe on alto sax, Akira Miyazawa on tenor, and Hideo Shiraki on drums! The reunion... read more

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Toshiko Akiyoshi & Charlie Mariano — Toshiko Mariano Quartet (Takt) ... CD
Takt/Columbia (Japan), 1963. New Copy .... $34.99
A wonderful album from the team of Toshiko Akioshi and Charlie Mariano – a set that was only ever issued in Japan, and which we like a fair bit more than their better-known US album for Candid! The group here is the same as that one – with Charlie Mariano on alto sax, Toshiko Akioshi... read more

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Akron — Voyage Of Exploration ... CD
Vampi Soul (Spain), 2012. New Copy .... $12.99
A contemporary take on the sounds of mid-Century – a very cool batch of tracks that leans heavily on 50s exotica, 60s electronica, and lots of other odd bits – all filtered together in cool production with a really playful feel! The set's somewhere between some of the older retro... read more

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Alan Bown — Outward Bown ... CD
Decca/Grapefruit (UK), 1967/1968. New Copy 2CD .... $14.99
Possibly the rarest album by UK outfit pf Alan Bown! The group is named for founder, trumpet and flugelhorn player, and they got around bit earlier in an R&B-styled mode, then billed as The Alan Bown Set. Starting with this cool record, they committed to more of a psychedelic pop mode. That... read more

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new Anna Maria Alberghetti — Songs By Anna Maria Alberghetti (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1954. New Copy .... $28.99 Just Sold Out!
One of the earliest albums ever from Anna Maria Alberghetti – and a set that still really shows the singer's strong Italian roots! The style here is a mix of later vocal modes and earlier operatic ones – and Anna Maria definitely shows off her well-documented range throughout –... read more

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Jeff Albert's Instigation Quartet — Tree On The Mound ... CD
Rogue Art (France), 2013. New Copy .... $15.99
Lots of complicated lines and rhythms going on here – a session recorded under the leadership of trombonist Jeff Albert, but which features equal energy coming from all members of the quartet – Kidd Jordan on tenor, Josh Abrams on bass, and Hamid Drake on drums! Abrams and Drake offer... read more

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Alessandro Alessandroni — Inchiesta (with bonus tracks) ... CD
CMT/Cometa (Italy), 1978. New Copy .... $28.99
A sweet funky set from the 70s – originally recorded as a sound library session, but handled by Italian soundtrack maestro Alessandro Alessandroni! You might know Alessandroni's music best from the 60s, and this set is a later updating of the same groove – one that brings in a bit more... read more

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Alessandro Alessandroni — Sangue Di Sbirro ... CD
Cinedelic (Italy), 1977. New Copy .... $15.99
One of the funkiest soundtracks we've ever heard from Alessandro Alessandroni – a set that clearly shows he'd been listening to the score for Shaft, as well as a host of 70s sound library music too! There's lots of great Italian cop/crime grooves on the set – done at an understated... read more

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Eric Alexander — Touching ... CD
High Note, 2013. New Copy .... $14.99 16.98
Eric Alexander in a perfect setting – working here with a rock-solid group of familiar players who are perfect for his soulful tenor sound! The album's got a gentle, ballad-heavy approach – but even so, the groove is superb, and right in the pocket right from the start – with... read more

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new Harold Alexander — Raw Root ... CD
Atlantic/Wounded Bird, 1974. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
A blend of jazz funk and rawer informed grooves from Harold Alexander – and actually a step into more polished vibes thanks to some Arif Mardin arrangements and a new home at Atlantic Records! Although some of the earlier records cut by reed player Harold Alexander may have been more... read more
Also available: Raw Root ... LP $24.99

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Lorez Alexandria — This Is Lorez/Lorez Sings Pres ... CD
King/BGP (UK), 1957. New Copy .... $15.99
Incredible early work from Lorez Alexandria – the kind of albums that instantly set her apart from other singers of the 50s, reissued here properly for the first time in years! On This Is Lorez, the singer is working with sublime small combo backings from the group of pianist King Fleming... read more

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Johnny Alf — Johnny Alf (with bonus track) ... CD
Rozenblit/Mr Bongo (UK), 1966. New Copy .... $18.99 19.99
A 60s bossa classic from Johnny Alf – a set that really showcases the bluer side of bossa at the time! The set's got a rich, sophisticated sort of sound – right up there with the best Elenco or Forma vocal sessions of the 60s, thanks to orchestrations by Jose Briamonte, which move... read more
Also available: Johnny Alf ... LP $22.99

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Johnnie Allan — Promised Land – South Louisiana Swamp Pop Gold ... CD
Ace (UK), 1960s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy .... $15.99
Wonderful work from Johnnie Allan – and tracks that definitely live up to the "swamp" promise in the title! The vibe here starts with 50s southern rock – a bit of twang from rockabilly and country – but there's also a heavy New Orleans influence in the rhythms that... read more

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Byron Allen Trio — Byron Allen Trio (LP sleeve edition) ... CD
ESP, 1965. New Copy .... $10.99 12.99
Beautifully free alto work from Byron Allen – a player who really shines brightly on this rare session for ESP Records – one of the few ever cut under his own name! Allen's got a style that's right up there with the 60s best from Ornette Coleman or Marion Brown – able to move... read more

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Daevid Allen & Euterpe — Good Morning ... CD
Virgin/Esoteric (UK), 1976. New Copy .... $15.99
A sweetly dreamy little album recorded by Daevid Allen away from Gong – working here with his drum-less group Euterpe, described in the notes as "an amazing bunch of catalunatics"! The record was recorded in a home studio in Majorca, and has a really relaxed feel – one that's... read more

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Donna Allen — Perfect Timing (with bonus tracks) ... CD
21/Big Break (UK), 1986. New Copy .... $14.99
The standout set from Donna Allen – a real up-and-comer in 80s soul music, and a singer who'll always be remembered for this gem of an album! The record's got a positive, upbeat groove that works perfectly with Allen's vocals – a style that's bit lighter and more fluid than some of the... read more

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Tony Allen — Black Voices – Revisited ... CD
Comet (France), 2010. New Copy .... $15.99
A wonderful tribute to Tony Allen's landmark Black Voices album – re-presented here with the full original record, plus a host of bonus cuts too! The core record is amazing – a set that really re-introduced Allen to the world, after falling into a bit of obscurity in the 80s years... read more

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Mose Allison — Autumn Song ... CD
Prestige/OJC, 1959. New Copy .... $4.99 11.98
Mose Allison's last album for Prestige Records – before moving onto even bigger fame at Columbia and Atlantic during the 60s! Unlike Allison's later sets, this one is mostly instrumental – but there are a few sweet vocal tracks that bring out the hip, rootsy lyrical modes that would... read more

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Mose Allison — Word From Mose Allison ... CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1964. New Copy .... $15.99
The word from Mose is mighty darn hip – served up here in a sweet Atlantic Records session that seems to really hone into all the mod influences his music would have in the 60s! The rootsy quality of Allison's earlier records is still firmly in place – but the group also has a tighter... read more

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Allspice — Allspice ... CD
Fantasy/Dusty Groove, 1977. New Copy .... $10.99 12.98
The only album ever from Allspice – but a hell of an incredible soul record – and one that's kept the group's name strong with collectors and rare groove fanatics for years! The album's on of the best Fantasy Records productions by Wayne Henderson and his At Home team – and like... read more

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new Herb Alpert — Fandango ... CD
A&M/Shout Factory, 1982. New Copy .... $12.99 13.98
A sweet Latin-styled set from trumpeter Herb Alpert – but one that's got a very different vibe than his faux Latin grooves of the 60s! The set here is done with key contributions from both Juan Carlos Calderon as a songwriter, and Jose Quintana as a producer – both talents who really... read more

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new Barry Altschul — 3Dom Factor ... CD
Tum (Finland), 2013. New Copy .... $16.99 19.98
Blistering work from drummer Barry Altschul – working here in the company of bold young tenorist Jon Irabgon, and matching his youthful energy at every step! The set's easily one of the most driven we've heard from Altschul in many years – a trio date that also features the bass of Joe... read more

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Barry Altschul — Brahma ... CD
Sackville (Canada), 1980. New Copy .... $11.99 15.99
A really sweet trio set from Barry Altschul – and one that lets him stretch out beautifully on a wide range of percussion! In addition to traditional drums, Altschul handles quica, bowed cymbals, waterphone, shakers, bells, cymbals, wood block, and lots more on the record – also... read more

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Amalia — Art Slave ... CD
Tokyo Dawn (Germany), 2011. New Copy .... $13.99
Amalia's future soul full length debut for Tokyo Dawn! On Art Slave, Amalia does a pretty amazing job of showing off a broad range of inspiration, but delivering a record that's fresh and uniquely her own. She's one of more expressive contemporary soul vocalists on the international scene –... read more

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new Amalia & Others — Makings Of Amalia ... CD
Tokyo Dawn (Germany), 2013. New Copy .... $13.99
A spacey, soulful and funky showcase for singer Amalia – one the finds her collaborating with an impressive roster of guests including Atjazz, Portformat, Opolopo and others! Amalia blends inspirations that range from heartfelt, though trippy 70s soul and funk, to 80s electro and the more... read more

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Gyedu-Blay Ambolley — Simigwa ... CD
Academy, 1975. New Copy .... $11.99 17.99
A holy grail of 70s African Funk – and not just for the unusual look of the cover! The set's a really unique one – almost rootsier than most of the better-known Ghanian grooves of the time, but funkier too – with a brilliant blend of raw percussion, quirky basslines, and some... read more
Also available: Simigwa ... LP $14.99

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America — Harbor (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Warner (Japan), 1977. New Copy .... $33.99
A lesser-remembered album from America, and one with some surprisingly nice moments, too! The group here are still working with producer George Martin – but they're recording in Hawaii, with some tight studio help – and almost hitting that sound they helped inspire in so many others... read more

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America — Hideaway (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Warner (Japan), 1976. New Copy .... $33.99
A well-titled album, given that the overall feel here is maybe a bit more stripped-down and almost rootsy at times – even though the trio's still working with producer George Martin! The set was recorded in just a week at Caribou Ranch – and it's almost a return to the core harmonies... read more

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Gene Ammons — Late Hour Special ... CD
Prestige/OJC, 1964. New Copy .... $3.99 11.98
Very nice album by Jug that often gets overlooked because it's comprised of 2 different sessions, and can't get the "historical" writeup of being a single significant moment in the studio. Some tracks – including "Lascivious" and "Soft Winds" – are with a... read more

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Gene Ammons — Soulful Moods Of Gene Ammons/Nice & Cool ... CD
Moodsville/Universal (Germany), 1961/1962. New Copy .... $13.99
A pair of soulful gems from tenorist Gene Ammons – back to back on a single CD! The Soulful Moods is beautiful beautiful work from tenorist Gene Ammons – and an album that really demonstrates that during the 60s, one of Ammons' strongest suits was his work with a mellow tune or ballad!... read more

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Gene Ammons — Stranger In Town ... CD
Prestige, 1954/Early 60s/1970. New Copy .... $4.99 11.99
Classic mellow Jug – from a time when Prestige discovered that Gene Ammons would sell equally well to the mellow jazz crowd as to the jukebox jumpers! This set brings together tracks from 3 Gene Ammons 60s albums – 2 of which were best sellers, Velvet Soul and Sock, the last of which,... read more

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Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt — Boss Tenors In Orbit/Boss Tenors ... CD
Verve (Germany), 1962. New Copy .... $13.99 18.98
A pair of hard-wailing tenor albums on Verve – both of them great! Boss Tenors In Orbit is a studio album, but one that really has Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt recreating some of the bold energy of their live shows – coming across with a vibe that's much more Prestige Records than Verve... read more

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new Maxi Anderson — Maxi ... CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1977. New Copy .... $15.99
One of the only albums ever cut by Maxi Anderson – a hell of a soul singer who's lent her talents to a number of sessions over the years, but who sounds especially great here in the lead! Anderson's got a vibe that's almost like Minnie Riperton at the time – a warmly glowing approach... read more

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Vicki Anderson — Mother Popcorn – The Vicki Anderson Anthology ... CD
Soul Brother (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy .... $16.99
Some of the funkiest female soul ever recorded – the near-complete work of James Brown diva Vicki Anderson, compiled here officially for the first time ever! Vicki was one of the first female singers to work with James – replacing the sweeter style of vocalist Anna King in the James... read more

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Ruby Andrews — Just Loving You – The Zodiac Sessions 1967-1973 ... CD
Grapevine (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy .... $15.99 19.99
A masterful set of recordings from Chicago soul chanteuse Ruby Andrews – tunes she cut for Zodiac Records between 1967 and 1973! Ruby could handle any soul style her producers threw her way, be it driving dancefloor stompers or pure torch balladry, but she had a way of infusing everything... read more

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Pier Angeli — Italia (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Roulette/EMI (Japan), 1959. New Copy .... $18.99
The debut album from Pier Angeli – equally known for her acting ability as well as her singing – and working here in a swinging late 50s American take on the sound of Italian pop! Pier was married to singer Vic Damone, and while his style's perhaps a bit fuller and more emotive than... read more

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Anika — Anika EP ... CD
Invada/Stones Throw, 2013. New Copy .... $7.99 8.98
A great follow-up EP to Anika's addictive Stones Throw debut – a darkness-tinged batch of covers – bringing some great songs by The Kinks, The Crystals, Chromatics and Shocking Blue along with a pair of dubbed up versions of earlier Anika singles. There's a bit of no wave vibe of stark... read more

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Animals — Complete Animals – The Complete Mickie Most Productions For EMI ... CD
EMI (UK), 1964/1965. New Copy 2CDs .... $9.99
A massive amount of early work by The Animals – brought together in one overstuffed package with some unreleased tracks as well! The group here have a great rough sound – much more bluesy than in later years, which turns out to be a perfect setting for the young Eric Burdon –... read more

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Antena — Camino Del Sol ... CD
Numero, Early 80s. New Copy .... $12.99 15.98
Bebel Gilberto eat your heart out – Antena explored the same electric-bossa territory you did, nearly 20 years before your first big record! The group were a short-lived French outfit who were one of the shining jewels in the crown of the lovely label Les Disques Du Crepuscule during the... read more
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Antibalas — Antibalas ... CD
Daptone, 2012. New Copy .... $13.99 14.99
Amazing sounds from one of the best funky combos anywhere – ever! Antibalas have certainly risen to fame in the years since we first heard their Afro-styled grooves – working famously in the Fela musical, and reaching generations of ears with their own brilliant records. Yet... read more
Also available: Antibalas (with bonus download) ... LP $16.99

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Antibalas — Who Is This America? (with bonus track) ... CD
Ropeadope, 2004. New Copy .... $11.99 12.98
The most outwardly political album to date from Antibalas – and quite possibly the funkiest one too! The set's got the group really grooving hard in their 70s Afro Funk-inspired vein – jamming at a level that would make Fela Kuti blush – working together with a fierce array of... read more

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Charly Antolini — In The Groove ... CD
MPS (Germany), 1972. New Copy .... $8.99
One of the funkiest records ever from Charly Antolini – the drummer who cut some mighty groovy records for MPS! This album features Charly's drums really kicking hard – actually hitting some moments that make for some tight breaks in the set, supported by instrumentation that's very... read more

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Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandura, Taciana Barros, — Pequeno Cidadao 2 ... CD
Rosa Celeste (Brazil), 2012. New Copy .... $22.99
The second wonderful project from this cool collaboration – one that features Arnaldo Antunes, Antonio Pinto, Taciana Barros, Edgard Scandurra, and others – all working together on some completely charming songs for children! These aren't really kids songs – and are more tunes... read more

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Apple & The Three Oranges — Free & Easy – The Complete Works 1970 to 1975 ... CD
Now Again, Early 70s. New Copy .... $15.99 17.98
A funky treasure trove from Apple & The Three Oranges – a group we hardly know at all, but who really blow us away with the cuts on this collection! The groove is plenty hard right from the get-go – the best of the funky 45 underground of the early 70s – which means that... read more

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Area — International Popular Group – The Essential Box Set Collection (6CD set) ... CD
Cramps (Italy), 1970s. New Copy 6CDs .... $74.99
Groundbreaking Italian prog from Area – the Arbeit Macht Frei, Cautio Radiation Area, Crac!, Area(A)zione, Maledetti and Event '76 albums – all from the crucial early-to-mid 70s years – in a 6CD box set on Cramps! The debut Arbeit Macht Frei features a tripped out blend of... read more

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new Darcy James Argue's Secret Society — Brooklyn Babylon ... CD
New Amsterdam, 2013. New Copy .... $11.99 12.99 Just Sold Out!
A beautiful love letter to contemporary Brooklyn – originally commissioned by BAM, as part of a longer piece that included narration, animation, and paintings – but a work that stands more than strongly here on its own! The music has a wonderful mix of themes – sometimes straight... read more

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Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra — Towards Other Worlds ... CD
First Word (UK), 2012. New Copy .... $12.99
Not Afrobeat, but Astrobeat – a unique hybrid of older funk modes and contemporary cosmic touches – all served up beautifully by Ariya! The album definitely echoes older modes from the Ethiopian scene of the 70s – particularly the chugging rhythms and tightly vamping... read more

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Louis Armstrong — Complete Okeh & RCA Victor Recordings (10 CD set) ... CD
Sony, Late 20s/Early 30s. New Copy 10CD .... $68.99 79.98
Billed as "some of the most important jazz recordings ever made" – and for good reason, too! The set brings together all the crucial early Louis Armstrong recordings from the 78rpm era – late 20s/early 30s sides for Okey, Parlophone, RCA, and Odeon – all presented with... read more

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Louis Armstrong — Satchmo At Symphony Hall – The Complete Performances ... CD
Decca/Verve, 1947. New Copy 2 CDs .... $31.99 35.99
A classic live date from Satchmo – and expanded to include the complete performances on that legendary night at Boston's Symphony Hall – for the first time ever! Recorded in November of 1947 and originally released in '51, it's never before been issued with both the first and second... read more

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Billy Boy Arnold — More Blues On The South Side (with bonus track) ... CD
Prestige, 1965. New Copy .... $6.99 11.98
Smoking blues from Billy Boy Arnold – an artist who never got the fame as some of the bigger acts on Chess Records in the 60s – but who could certainly cook with the best Chicago electric sound! Arnold sings and plays guitar on the record – with a bold, upfront quality that... read more

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Harry Arnold — Vol 1 – Big Band – 1964/1965 ... CD
Dragon (Sweden), 1964/1965. New Copy .... $15.99 16.99
Previously unissued material from the great Harry Arnold – excellent mid 60s big band sessions, as creative as they are hard-swinging! Arnold's group here is at the top of its form – working together with a rich array of tones and colors that show the best legacies of 50s modern jazz... read more

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Horacee Arnold — Tribe ... CD
Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1973. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
A very soulful batch of fusion tracks from drummer Horacee Arnold – here leading a group that includes reed talents Billy Harper and Joe Farrell, percussionist Ralph McDonald, guitarist Ralph Towner, and Dave Friedman on vibes and percussion. Tracks are long and spiralling, with a spiritual... read more
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Arrows/Sunrays/Somebody's Chyldren/Davy Jones — Hellcats – Original Soundtrack ... CD
Tower/Reel Time (UK), Late 60s. New Copy .... $16.99
This one's got it all – fuzzy instrumentals, sweet harmonies, and some nice trippy parts too – all wrapped up in a set that's easily one of the best Tower Records rock soundtracks of the 60s! Most of the schlocky biker soundtracks from the time are already pretty darn great – but... read more

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new Lucas Arruda — Sambadi – Original Brazilian Groove Series Vol 1 ... CD
Favorite (France), 2012. New Copy .... $15.99
A contemporary set, but one that sparkles with all the best brilliance of the 70s scene in Brazil – and that includes such heady company as Marcos Valle, Azymuth, and Joao Donato! As with all those artists at the time, Lucas Arruda has a groove that's strongly based on Fender Rhodes –... read more
Also available: Sambadi – Original Brazilian Groove Series Vol 1 (180 gram pressing) ... LP $24.99

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Art Ensemble Of Chicago — Chi-Congo (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Paula/P-Vine (Japan), 1973. New Copy .... $29.99
A lost chapter in the career of the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – an obscure early 70s album, issued by the mostly-blues Paula Records label in Louisiana, and one of the hardest to find albums in their catalog! The album features 3 long tracks – "Chi-Congo", "Enlorfe",... read more

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Art Ensemble Of Chicago — Early Combinations ... CD
Nessa, 1967. New Copy .... $14.99 16.98
An important pre-Art Ensemble Of Chicago moment – one that has most of the group coming together in a pair of rare recordings in the home of Lester Bowie – already sounding amazingly creative as a unit! The sound is almost freer than later work by the group – or certainly at the... read more

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Art Ensemble Of Chicago — Jackson In Your House/Message To Our Folks/Reese & The Smooth Ones ... CD
BYG/Snapper (UK), 1969. New Copy 2LP .... $17.99 19.98 Just Sold Out!
An incredible package – and one that features three of the most important records ever cut by the Art Ensemble Of Chicago! All three albums were recorded at the Saravah Studios in the summer of 1969 – during a time when the Art Ensemble of Chicago were making big waves on the Parisian... read more

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Art Ensemble Of Chicago — Kabalaba – Live At Montreux Jazz Festival ... CD
AECO, 1974. New Copy .... $9.99
A rare treasure from the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – recorded as a supposed third album for Atlantic records in 1974, but unissued for years until the group released it on their own! The session is a live one, recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival – and features the unique addition of... read more

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new Art Ensemble Of Chicago — Naked ... CD
DIW/Think (Japan), 1986. New Copy .... $14.99 24.99
The start of a beautiful relationship between the Art Ensemble Of Chicago and the DIW label – a Japanese imprint who brought the group back to full prominence in the years after they stopped recording for ECM! DIW also let the group really do their own thing, too – almost moving back... read more

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Artifacts — Between A Rock And A Hard Place (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Big Beat/Atlantic/Below System (Netherlands), 1994. New Copy .... $15.99
Why these guys never got over bigger is beyond us! Between A Rock And A Hard Place is filled with dope rhymes, timeless beats, and a mellow, tuneful vibe that's as strong as just about anything we can think of from that fertile early-to-mid 80s scene. Titles include "Lower Da Boom",... read more

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Artvark Saxophone Quartet with Claron McFadden — Sly Meets Callas ... CD
Zennez (Netherlands), 2012. New Copy .... $19.99
Soprano voice and four different saxophones – a really unusual combination, with sparkling musical results! The title's a bit hokey, but the record's got a wonderfully fresh feel – angular lines from this Dutch sax quartet – very much in the best spirit of 80s experiments in the... read more

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new G Arvanitas/M Graillier/M Vander/R Urtreger — Pianos Puzzle (3CD set) ... CD
Saravah/Yamaha (Japan), 1970. New Copy 3CDs .... $52.99
A totally wild little record – and one of the most unique jazz collections we've ever heard – or seen! The original package of the record is a 5LP presentation of music that brings together four of the most important French piano talents of the postwar years – Georges Arvanitas,... read more

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new Cesar Ascarrunz — Cesar 830 ... CD
Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy .... $12.99
Lost Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the 70s – and an album that may well blow away better-known work by groups like Malo, Azteca, or El Chicano! The album's near-perfect right from the start – and brings in plenty of New York elements to the groove, thanks to the inclusion of a... read more

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Ash Wednesday & Friends — Love & Other Numbers – 1980 to 1984 ... CD
Omni (Australia), Early 80s. New Copy .... $16.99 19.99
Fantastic sounds from the Australian scene of the early 80s – spare electronic work from Ash Wednesday and related projects – all a surprisingly great entry in the lost world of minimal wave! Most numbers here are stark and spare, but undeniably tuneful – the core charm we love... read more

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Ashford & Simpson — Come As You Are (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Warner/Wounded Bird, 1976. New Copy .... $10.99 11.98
A mid 70s winner from Ashford & Simpson – one of their earlier efforts, and a record that finds them fleshed out as a top notch act of their end – even if it'd be yeas before they'd net the kind of huge chart success that they deserved! Come As You Are is filled with solid soul... read more
 
 

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