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Stax, 1970s. Used ... $3.99
Features "Do The Funky Chicken", "Sixty Minute Man", "The Preacher & The Bear", "(Do The) Push & Pull" and more – 15 tracks in all. (Soul) CD
IAJRC, Late 40s. Used ... $5.99
Delmark, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Punch through booklet.)
Rich Thompson —
Generations ... CD Origin, 2012. Used ... $2.99
Hannibal/Ryko, Late 60s/1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... $1.99
Delmark, 2001. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Sir Charles Thompson on piano – with Eric Schneider on saxophone and clarinet, Ed de Haas on bass, and Charles Braugham on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Delmark, 1945/1947. Used ... $2.99 4.99
MCA/Peacock, Early 50s. Used ... $3.99
A great set of 50s recordings by gritty rhythm & blues singer Big Mama Thornton – whose most famous for grittier shouters – but there's some surprisingly easygoing numbers here, too! Her famous "Hound Dog" opens this set, and sets the pace strongly – for a batch of ... (Blues) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Anzic, 2011. Used ... $3.99 5.99
Image, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Opax/Very Friendly, 2005. Used ... $3.99
Feel Good All Over, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Monterey Jazz Festival, 1958/1972/1974/1977/1980. Used ... $4.99
A handful of different Cal Tjader moments from the Monterey Jazz Festival – a frequent setting for Cal's live talents, given his close proximity as a member of the Bay Area scene! The core material here is from Tjader's 1958 performance – featured here in 5 tracks that include Vince ... (Jazz) read more CD
Soutrane, 2022. Used ... $4.99
Allen Russell on violin, Molly Liberman on viola, Patrick Reinholz on cello, and Barry Paul Clark on bass. (Out Sound) CD
(CDr pressing in a handprinted cardboard sleeve.)
DCC, 1977. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Atlantic/Collectors Choice, Early 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
2 classic rare albums by Mel Torme – both of them very live! Mel's swinging jazz vocals are always a treat, but he really opens up in a warm live setting – as you'll hear on this 2-in-1 CD that brings together 2 older albums from his years at Atlantic. The Red Hill sessions are great ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1958. Used ... $1.99
An overlooked gem from Mel – a great early album for Verve, one that's every bit as nice as his stellar work for the Bethlehem label! The set's got Mel singing with the Marty Paich orchestra – a good thing, too – as Marty's always been the best arranger for Mel's unique way of ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... $2.99
One of our favorite recordings ever of George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess – done by Bethlehem Records in the mid 50s, and featuring nearly every one of the label's great talents at the time! The choice of the lead characters is a bit odd – as Mel Torme plays Porgy and Francis Faye ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(80s pressing.)
Atlantic, 1982. Used ... $2.99
A real comeback classic for the solo Pete Townshend – with titles that include "Slit Skirts", "North Country Girl", "The Sea Refuses No River", "Communication", "Uniforms", and "Somebody Saved Me". (Rock) CD
(Out of print.)
Pete Townshend —
Best Of Pete Townshend – Coolwalkingsmoothtalkingstraightsmokingfirestoking ... CD Atlantic, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $0.99
Sea Breeze, 2010. Used ... $4.99
Sony, 1991. Used ... $1.99
Columbia, 1989. Used ... $2.99
Neurot, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Ozella (Germany), 2005. Used ... $4.99
Movie Play/Brasis (Brazil), 1977. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Trio Mocoto first rose to fame as the funky band behind Jorge Ben on his early 70s classics – the combo that gave him such a soulful sound – and here on their own, they sound pretty darn great – with a style that follows the same evolution as Jorge's own sound at the time! The ... (Brazil) read more CD
(1999 Brazilian pressing – still sealed!)
Electric Bird (Japan), 2004. Used ... $4.99
Hiroshi Kubota on keyboards, Takeshi Hirai on guitar, Mitsuru Sutoh on bass, and Noriaki Kumagai on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
No Label, 2008. Used ... $2.99
Titles include "Mr Barlocrian", "It's Only A Paper Moon", "Quatrosh", "The First Tee", "Lazy Afternoon", and "Dharma John". (Jazz) CD
Far Out (UK), 2005. Used ... $5.99
A collection of work from the "first phase" of Troubleman – singles, remixes, and rare tracks recorded over the past few years – assembled here together in a nicely cohesive album! The work's very much in the spirit of that on the other full Troubleman set for Far Out – ... (New Grooves) read more CD
N2K, 1997. Used ... $2.99
With Bobby Porcelli on alto sax, Howard Johnson on baritone sax, Ron Carter on bass, and TS Monk on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Boogietime, 2000. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Telarc, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Features Steve Turre, Andre Hayward, Douglas Purviance, Joe Alessi, Robin Eubanks, and Steve Davis on trombones – plus Stephen Scott on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Promotional stamp on CD.)
Fantasy, Mid 70s. Used ... $3.99
With Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Cornelle Dupree, Eric Gale, Paul Griffin, Freddie Hubbard, Harvey Mason, Ray Parker Jr, and more. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $5.99
Great large group genius from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – one of a number of 60s Blue Note albums that have Stan exploring a format that he'd use even more strongly in the 70s! Here, the results are superb – thanks in strong part to the great Duke Pearson, whose growing talents as ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
TV On The Radio —
Return To Cookie Mountain ... CD Interscope/Touch & Go, 2006. Used ... $0.99
Two Banks Of Four —
Three Street Worlds ... CD Red Egyptian Jazz (UK), 2003. Used ... $4.99
A tremendous album from Two Banks Of Four – a group that features work from some of our favorite older members of the British scene – including singer Valerie Etienne, and musicians Chris Bowden and Ski Oakenfull! The album's got a really soaring, spacious feel – with jazzy roots ... (New Grooves) read more CD
(Digipack is lightly wrinkled.)
Telarc, 1999. Used ... $2.99 4.99
With Johnny Almeda, Gary Bartz, Ignacio Berroa, Giovanni Hidalgo, Claudio Roditi, Avery Sharpe, Steve Turre, and Dave Valentin. (Jazz) CD
Telarc, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Tracks include "Trane-Like", "Never Let Me Go", "Will You Still Be Mine", "Carriba", and "Never Let Me Go". (Jazz) CD
Impulse, 1997. Used ... $4.99
McCoy Tyner on piano, Greg Mraz on bass, and Al Foster on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Small cutout hole through the rear of the case.)
Blue Note, 1967. Used ... $3.99
As pure a distillation of McCoy Tyner's lyrical vision as one could ever hope for – a brilliant early standout session for the pianist as a leader! McCoy is backed up here by the energetic drumming of Elvin Jones – with whom he shares a natural empathy from their many years together ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 8.99(1999 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note, 1988. Used ... $2.99
Milestone, 1988. Used ... $4.99
U2 —
Best Of 1980 to 1990 ... CD Island, 1980s. Used ... $1.99
Greenleaf, 2012. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
A beautiful little record from Matt Ulery – double-length in size, and even more than double in terms of feeling and depth! Matt's a figure on the Chicago scene – and in a way, his music represents the return to arrangements in the city's recent avant jazz world – yet his music ... (Jazz) read more CD
Creative Sources (Portugal), 2005. Used ... $4.99 8.99
Freckle, 1986. Used ... $4.99 9.99
Rhymesayers, 2013. Used ... $5.99
A pretty cool, seemingly unlikely duo effort on Rhymesayers – pairing up underground hip hop mainstay Aesop Rock and avant indie vocalist Kimya Dawson of Moldy Peaches! It actually works well! Aesop's no nonsense sounding voice can deliver even the most abstract lyrics with strength and ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Bebo Valdes —
Bebo ... CD Calle 54 (Argentina), 2003. Used ... $4.99
Blue Note, 1998. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Tracks include "Son Montuno", "Lorraine", "Con Poco Poco", "But Not For Me", "Tres Lindas Cubanas", and "Los Caminos". (Latin) CD
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $5.99
An excellent album of spare Latin jazz, played by the legendary leader of the Cuban group Irakere! Chucho Valdes is playing here with a small combo that only features bass, drums, and percussion – plus some additional vocal accompaniment by Mayra Caridad Valdes. But the main focus is on ... (Latin) read more CD
Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Vampire Weekend —
Vampire Weekend ... CD XL, 2008. Used ... $2.99
Warner, 1978. Used ... $3.99
The classic debut – with "You Really Got Me", "Runnin With The Devil", "Jamie's Cryin", "On Fire", "I'm The One", "Atomic Punk", "Eruption", and "Ice Cream Man". (Rock) CD
Also available Van Halen ... CD 3.99(Columbia House pressing.)
Warner, 1978. Used ... $3.99
The classic debut – with "You Really Got Me", "Runnin With The Devil", "Jamie's Cryin", "On Fire", "I'm The One", "Atomic Punk", "Eruption", and "Ice Cream Man". (Rock) CD
Also available Van Halen ... CD 3.99(Remastered edition.)
Columbia/Epic, 1986. Used ... $3.99
Luther Vandross at the top of his game – sitting right at the height of that crossover space in soul he virtually owned back in the mid 80s! The work here is certainly more commercial than Vandross albums of the past, but the soul is no less deep – thanks to Luther's amazing vocal ... (Soul) read more CD
Polydor, 1981. Used ... $1.99
A big moment for a guy who started out in Aphrodite's Child! Features the epic "Chariots Of Fire" theme, beloved of beach runners everywhere! (Soundtracks) CD
Mercury, 1958. Used ... $4.99
The title's a bit of a joke – because the record features a batch sidemen from the Count Basie band – Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Freddy Green, Billy Mitchell, Frank Foster, and others – all working with Sarah, but the Count's name is missing, due to contractual obligations! Despite ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available No Count Sarah ... LP 5.99
Roulette/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Excellent early 60s work for Roulette Records – with work from Barney Kessel or Mundell Lowe on guitar on some tracks, and larger backings from Count Basie, Don Costa, and Jimmy Jones! (Vocalists) CD
(1991 CD pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown (with bonus track) ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954. Used ... $2.99
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(1990 pressing.)
Ronnie Scotts, 1977. Used ... $4.99
Live recording backed by a trio featuring Carl Schroeder on piano, Walter Booker on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. (Vocalists) CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Swingin' Easy ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954/1957. Used ... $1.99
Very nice jazz-oriented material that has Sarah working with Jimmy Jones, one of her best accompanists, or John Malachi, who was in Billy Eckstine's band at the same time Sarah was with the group. All the tracks have nice small combo instrumentation – and Sarah keeps things nice and warm ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(1992 pressing.)
EmArcy/Polygram, 1957. Used ... $3.99
Blue Note, 1947. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Just You, Just Me", "Sunday", "I Cover The Waterfront", "Lester's Bebop Boogie", "The Man I Love", and "I Cried For You". 16 tracks total. (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print.)
Epic, 1984. Used ... $1.99
A landmark 80s record in the return of blues to the mainstream, right back in front of a rock audience with work like this – as the young Stevie Ray Vaughn cooks things up here on cuts that include "Couldn't Stand The Weather", "Stang's Swang", "Cold Shot", " ... (Blues) read more CD
Also available Couldn't Stand The Weather ... CD 9.99
Couldn't Stand The Weather (2LP 180 gram pressing) ... LP 29.99
Concord, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Ray Vega on trumpet, flugelhorn and percussion, Bernie Minoso on bass, Wilson "Chembo" Corniel on congas and percussion, Vince Cherico on drums and percussion, Steve Khan on electric and acoustic guitar, Nick Phillips on keyboards, Igor Atalita on piano, Roger Byam on tenor, alto and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nonesuch, 2000. Used ... $1.99 3.99
A far-reaching album by Caetano – with a wide scope of sounds and influences, from tribal/ethnic percussion, to subtle jazzy backdrops, to guitar-driven numbers that hint at a brief return to rock music. The rich tapestry of themes and images are perfectly linked by Veloso's always-wonderful ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Still sealed with the slipcase and large booklet.)
Natasha (Brazil), 1999. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Verve, 1987. Used ... $2.99
Brazilian "greatest hits" comp of Caetano's work, with a majority of material from the late 70's and early 80's, but also with a few cuts from the late 60's Tropicalia years. Every cut's a winner, though – with the high high level of imagination that you'd expect from Caetano! ... (Brazil) read more CD
Polygram (Brazil), Late 60s/1970s/Mid 80s. Used ... $1.99
EMI, 1960s. Used ... $2.99
With 29 tracks including "Perfidia", "Ram-Bunk-Shush", "No Trespassing", "Twisted", "Night Drive", "Walk Don't Run 64", "Dick Tracy", "Hawaii Five-O", and more! (Rock) CD
Green Owl, 2009. Used ... $2.99
Casablanca/Chronicles, Late 1970s. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Casablanca/Wrasse, 1978. Used ... $2.99
A real breakout album for The Village People – thanks largely to the hit "YMCA", which had surprising play at the time – and has gone onto become one of those ballpark hits that everyone seems to sing completely un-self-consciously! The group are still working here in a New ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Cruisin ... LP 9.99(1999 European pressing.)
Razor & Tie, Late 50s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Viola —
Wonderabilia ... CD Jupiter (Finland), 2007. Used ... $4.99
Collectables, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Challenge (Netherlands), 2006. Used ... $2.99
Concord, 1993. Used ... $2.99
Philips (Germany), 1997. Used ... $1.99
Anti, 2002. Used ... $3.99
An unusual moment in the career of Tom Waits – a set that features some tracks done for a stage production, and which almost seem to unlock a Brechtian side in the singer's approach – especially given the jagged rhythms and dark currents that seem to inflect to many of the tunes! At a ... (Rock) read more CD
