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Areito/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A fantastic blend of funk, jazz, and Cuban rhythms – served up by the youthful Irakere, working here at the height of their powers! There's a sense of boundless energy throughout the entire record – an effort to try on so many things at once, and somehow get them all really right ... (Latin) read more CD
Also available Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital ... LP 25.99
Motown (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A late 80s set from Motown, but one that has all the sorts of street soul modes you'd be more likely to hear on the Sleeping Bag label – super-fresh touches that come from the world of hip hop, all used in really great ways to kick up the groove on the record! There's plenty of the chunky ... (Soul) read more CD
Ironsides —
Changing Light ... CD Colemine, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The killer debut of a group we hope are going to be huge – as they definitely bring a whole new vibe to the world of funk – by combining lean combo instrumentation with some much larger arrangements, all at a level that's almost more in the David Axelrod side of the spectrum! There's a ... (Deep Funk) read more CD
Irreversible Entanglements —
Protect Your Light ... CD Impulse, 2023. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Not the first album from this fantastic group, but a set that's their initial outing for Impulse Records – the old home to John Coltrane, Sun Ra, and Pharoah Sanders – and a very fitting place for their boundless sense of expression! The group really seem to have upped their game for ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Protect Your Light ... LP 24.99
Weldon Irvine —
In Harmony (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Strata East/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Weldon Irvine meets Strata East – and the result is one of the keyboardist's funkiest albums ever! The set's more jazz-based than the soul/funk outings Weldon cut for RCA and his own label – with great focus on Weldon's lines on clavinet and Fender Rhodes – supported by sweet ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available In Harmony ... LP 29.99
Nodlew/P-Vine (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $19.99 29.99
Landmark early work from the legendary Weldon Irvine – recorded way back when he was first coming to fame with Nina Simone, but done as an obscure indie effort for his tiny Nodlew label! The set's a wicked batch of keyboard-heavy funk – at a level that's similar to some of the best ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Liberated Brother (Japanese pressing) ... LP 29.99
Nodlew/P-Vine (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $19.99 29.99
One of the most beautiful records to come out of the early 70s – a tremendous indie effort from a young Weldon Irvine! Irvine put this album together as sort of a musical "time capsule" of his generation – an effort to capture the era's thoughts, feelings, and emotions ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Time Capsule (Japanese pressing) ... LP 29.99
Time Capsule (180 gram pressing) ... LP 41.99
Nodlew/P-Vine (Japan), 1968/1980s. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Rare work from Weldon Irvine – a selection of tracks recorded as private studio outings, reissued briefly by Luv N Haight in the early 90s, and then only on vinyl! The style here is much more jazz-based than some of Irvine's soul recordings – a mode that's often all instrumental, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Weldon & The Kats ... LP 29.99
P-Vine (Japan), 1977/1979. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
A huge musical treasure – a full unreleased album by Weldon Irvine, plus a bonus material as well! The music is from the stage play Young Gifted & Broke – a short-lived production by Weldon, and one that's done with some of the same hip modes he was bringing to his own music of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), 1974. New Copy 2CDs ... $18.99 24.99
Not a live album, as you might guess from the title – but instead a wickedly sharp mid 70s set from one of the most soulful voices in reggae – a record that has Gregory Isaacs getting superb support from The Soul Syndicate, and production from the great Alvin Ranglin too! The vibe is ... (Reggae) read more CD
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo —
Okinawa ... CD King (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A groovy little record from the Count Buffalos group – an ensemble we know mostly for their heavier funk of the early 70s and late 60s – but who here step out in a clubbier mode with some sweet touches of disco! The group's still a jazz one at its core – but they've also added in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kurena Ishikawa —
Kurena (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Verve (Japan), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really lovely debut from Kurena Ishikawa – both a singer and a bassist, and one who works here with a universal appeal that could well have new ears digging her music around the globe! Kurena sings in English and Japanese, with a very personal, down to earth vibe that's really wonderful ... (Vocalists) read more CD
T Neck/Columbia, 1977. New Copy ... $6.99 8.99
A stone 70s classic from the Isley Brothers – a set recorded right at the height of their glory days – at a time when their sound was completely on the money! The cover has the group on stage – a photo taken during their run of arena concerts at the time – but the album's a ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Go For Your Guns ... LP 29.99
T Neck/Epic, 1975. New Copy ... $6.99 9.99
A great mix of heavy funk and sweeter ballads from the Isley Brothers – and a record that's filled with two-part tracks that really let them stretch out and groove! The tunes have a bit more bass and keyboards than before – an approach that's even more electric than Isley funk of a few ... (Soul) read more CD
Isley Brothers —
Heat Is On/Epic/Vocalion (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of Isleys classics, making their debut on SACD! Heat Is On features a great mix of heavy funk and sweeter ballads from the Isley Brothers – and a record that's filled with two-part tracks that really let them stretch out and groove! The tunes have a bit more bass and keyboards than ... (Soul) read more CD
(Quad mix!)
P-Vine (Japan), 2010s. New Copy ... $19.99 26.99
A wonderful collection of later work from this legendary Japanese pianist – a set that's named after his famous Watarase album from years back, but which includes some unusual live recordings and material that we haven't seen elsewhere! Some of the tracks here really break the standard piano ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Watarase – River ... LP 29.99
Acme Gramophone/Lion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $5.99 14.99
An incredibly ambitious record – despite the fact that it was recorded in a tiny home studio! Ithaca are basically the same group who recorded the Agincourt album a few years before – and like that one, this set is awash in some of the best elements from bigger progressive groups of ... (Rock) read more CD
Far Out (Brazil), 2001. New Copy 2CD ... $7.99 16.99
Wonderful jazziness from Brazil! This group has a sound that's beyond compare – influenced clearly by the 70s work of Hermeto Pascoal, but much more tuneful, light, and dancing – vocals blending with piano, percussion, and a host of angular reed instruments! The sound is incredible ... (Brazil) read more CD
Blue Note, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Pianist Ethan Iverson seems to be using his time at the Blue Note label to open up whole new pathways in his sound – recasting his trio performance in ways that have an inherently rhythmic quality, while also really letting loose with some lyrical flights on the keys – a balance that's ... (Jazz) read more CD
BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
The first-ever collection to focus on the work of this lost soulful genius – an artist whose name never made the history books, but who we can always trust when we see it on the label of a funky 45! This set brings together most of those great singles from the early 70s – a wicked run ... (Soul) read more CD
Vijay Iyer/ECM (Germany), 2024. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The music of pianist Vijay Iyer has always been pretty darn great – but it also seems to take on a warmer, more mature quality here in this trio with Linda May Han Oh on bass and Tyshawn Sorey on drums – almost as if Iyer is bringing more feeling into the music, letting things flow ... (Jazz) read more CD
J Dilla —
Jay Love Japan (deluxe version) ... CD Operation Unknown, 2007. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Uncut, full version Jay Love Japan – one of the best of the early posthumous Dilla releases – originally slated exclusively for the Japanese market! This is Dilla in a mostly uptempo vibe, with soulful strings and vocal samples and blunt, snapping beats. There are a couple vocal ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Pit Inn (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... $22.99 28.99
The J Masters are Japanese Jazz Masters – a really great sextet with key members from a few different generations – all coming together here in a really wonderful performance! The group is grounded by work from Yoshio Suzuki on bass and Shingo Okudaira on drums – and features ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pit Inn (Japan), 2014. New Copy ... $22.99 28.99
Verve (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
Wonderfully groovy work from the team of Jackie Cain & Roy Kral – a set that has the pair moving into much hipper modes for the 60s, and really taking off from the greatness of earlier records! Backing is still by Roy's core trio, with acoustic piano at the lead – but the addition ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Lovesick (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 14.99
Flip Jackson Quartet —
Live 1967 ... CD Uuquipleu, 1967. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A rare small combo set from the Michigan scene of the late 60s – a date that features tenor from the under-recorded Flip Jackson, working here in a cooking combo with trumpet from Jesse Virden and organ from Reggie Roberts! Roberts is great – a real powerhouse on the Hammond – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Fame/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
What the what?!? Soul sides so great they'll blow your mind – even though none of them have ever been issued before! George Jackson is one of the great lost talents of southern soul – an artist who often stayed in the background, lending his talents to others in the studio, or as a ... (Soul) read more CD
Fame/Kent (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99
Damn! The first volume in this series of rarities cut by George Jackson for Fame Studios really blew our minds around here – and Kent has gone and somehow topped it with Volume 2! Let The Best Man Win features 2 dozen songs, most of which are originals by Fame staff writer Jackson – ... (Soul) read more CD
Virgin, 1993. New Copy ... $19.99 21.99
Janet's massive follow up to Rhythm Nation 1814 and it's a triumph, too – delivering on all the strengths of other peak era efforts and slyly working in some stylistic detours along the way – asserting herself here as strongly as ever! Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis once again show why they' ... (Soul) read more CD
Solid Jackson, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A soundtrack project from tenorist Javon Jackson, and one that may well be our favorite album from him in years – as it really lets Javon explore all these different sounds, shapes, and styles – while still working with a small combo that makes for a very unified vibe on the entire ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kara Jackson —
Why Does The Earth Give Us People To Love ... CD September, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Kara Jackson has a really amazing voice – a range that goes nicely deep at all the right times, and which sounds especially strong here amidst the often lean but really effective instrumentation on the record – put together at a level that's very fresh and unexpected, especially in the ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Millie Jackson —
Caught Up (UK pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Spring/Southbound (UK), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Seminal 70s southern soul from Millie Jackson – a record that's head and shoulders above most of what she recorded in later years! Before she got all naughty and raunchy, Millie Jackson was one of the best female soul singers to come out of the south – and this album's a work of ... (Soul) read more CD
Millie Jackson —
Feelin' Bitchy (UK pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Spring/Southbound (UK), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Feelin' Bitchy ... LP 6.99
Millie Jackson —
It Hurts So Good (expanded edition) ... CD Spring/Southbound (UK), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An excellent early album from Millie Jackson – recorded in a southern soul style in New York and Muscle Shoals, but a lot hipper than most of the rest of the female soul that was coming out of the south at the time! Millie was a bit different than the rest – as although she's got a ... (Soul) read more CD
Kent (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Classic country soul from Millie Jackson – plus a brand new song as well – all served up in a set that shows yet another side of this legendary singer! Millie's known both for her weepy sad songs of the early years, and her bitchy blues of later ones – but during the 70s, she ... (Soul) read more CD
Millie Jackson —
Millie Jackson (1972) (with bonus tracks) ... CD Spring/Southbound (UK), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The tremendous debut of the great Millie Jackson – a new standard-setting deep soul record for the 70s, and one that's quite different than some of Jackson's work from later years! The record's got a heartbreaking southern female soul approach – similar to work by underground favorites ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Millie Jackson (1972) ... LP 14.99
Southbound (UK), 1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A flawless batch of classics from Millie Jackson in the heart of her early years on Spring Records – maybe sounding better than ever here! Millie's raunchier style would come later on, but here she's working in styles that are a perfect mix of gritty and sweet – arrangements tailored ... (Soul) read more CD
Millie Jackson —
Soul For The Dancefloor ... CD Spring/Kent (UK), 1970s. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Upbeat soul from Millie Jackson – a massive batch of tunes that work perfectly for the dancefloor, but which still retain all the grittier edges of her best early years! Although Millie's probably best known for her weepy ballads of the 70s, she also pioneered a more upbeat style of southern ... (Soul) read more CD
Millie Jackson —
Still Caught Up (with bonus tracks) ... CD Spring/Southbound (UK), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great follow up to Mille Jackson's classic Caught Up album – but one that's also a key turning point too! The theme here is the same as the album before – with tunes that have a woman "caught up" in love and all of its tangles – but the sound is also bolder, more ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Still Caught Up (UK pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Milt Jackson —
Sunflower/CTI/BGO (UK), 1973/1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two CTI label gems from vibist Milt Jackson – back to back on a single CD! Sunflower is proof that Milt Jackson was easily the hippest member of the Modern Jazz Quartet – and one of the few who could really open up into different sounds away from that combo! This sweet 70s set for CTI ... (Jazz) read more CD
Milt Jackson —
Used To Be Jackson Vols 1 & 2 ... CD TDK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1984. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Walter Jackson —
Okeh Recordings Vol 1 – It's All Over (with previously unreleased tracks) ... CD Okeh/Kent (UK), Early/Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
60s Chicago soul doesn't get any better than this – a sublime debut from the legendary Walter Jackson – done in a smoothly sophisticated style that set a whole new standard for the genre! The record steps off nicely from some of the earliest work by Jerry Butler and The Impressions ... (Soul) read more CD
Willis Jackson —
Call Of The Gators ... CD Apollo/Delmark, 1949/1950. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Some of the earliest work as a leader from the great Willis Jackson – a tenorist known to most for his work on Prestige Records in the 60s, but who first began as a key crossover figure between postwar jazz and R&B! The music here definitely captures Jackson in that mode – great ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jackson 5 —
ABC ... CD Motown (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A seminal step forward for this legendary group – easily one of the greatest albums they ever cut! With ABC, the Jacksons are expanding their sound with the club-oriented grooves of the time – using Holland, Dozier, and Holland on many cuts, trying for a similar soaring groove as some ... (Soul) read more CD
Jackson 5 —
Best Of Jackson 5 Christmas Collection – 20th Century Masters ... CD Motown, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A new packaging of one of the best Motown Christmas albums ever – a really playful romp through a set of classic Holiday tunes, all sung by the youthful Jackson 5 at their best! The set features 12 tracks in all, with titles that include "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", ... read more CD
Debbie Jacobs —
High On Your Love ... CD MCA/Get Disconnected, 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An even tighter album than Debbie Jacobs' first for MCA – really wrapped around the strutting club guitar sound of producer Paul Sabu, and filled with tracks that bounce along with a tight little bottom! Debbie's vocals really push the range of the tracks a lot – belting out with the ... (Soul) read more CD
Debbie Jacobs —
Undercover Lover ... CD MCA/Get Disconnected, 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The debut album from singer Debbie Jacobs – a soulful vocalist who flourished briefly during the late disco years! Debbie's working here alongside production help from Paul Sabu – who gives the album a tightly focused groove that's great for Debbie's really belting vocal style – ... (Soul) read more CD
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
A sweet session of laidback trio material – recorded by Dutch pianist Pim Jacobs in the early 80s, with a much more expansive sound than his more famous recordings from the 50s! In the postwar years, Pim was one of the bigger new talents on the European scene – famous for his backing ... (Jazz) read more CD
Illinois Jacquet —
With Wild Bill Davis Vols 1 & 2/Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Three full albums from tenorist Illinois Jacquet – served up in a single set! First up are the two volumes of Illinois Jacquet with Wild Bill Davis – a nice lean set from this legendary tenorist – one that features his raw, raspy tone in the company of early Hammond organ giant ... (Jazz) read more CD
Vertigo/Esoteric (UK), New Copy ... $28.99 34.99 About June 25, 2024
Jade Warrior —
Wind Borne – The Island Albums 1974 to 1978 (Floating World/Island/Esoteric (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 4CD ... Out Of Stock
Ben Jagga —
Hold On Pretty Woman ... CD Tabansi/BBE (UK), Mid 80s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Tight Nigerian boogie from Ben Jagga – done with a lean groove that really represents the change in styles during the 80s, while still holding onto modes that reference some of the funk from before! Ben's got this bright style of singing, and at times the record almost has a Caribbean vibe ... (Global Grooves) read more CD
Jakal (Keefe Jackson/Amalgam, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An improvising trio in the best Chicago tradition – a nicely tangled-up blend of the drums of Julian Kirshner, reeds of Keefe Jackson, and cello, tenor guitar, and electronics of Fred Lonberg-Holm! The set echoes with the kind of sonic exploration that Fred's been bringing to his music for ... (Jazz) read more CD
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
Jazz Detective, Mid 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $22.99 24.99
Really fantastic music from pianist Ahmad Jamal – a set of tracks that's a really nice change from some of the recordings he was doing for Chess Records in the early 60s, and which definitely point the way towards the more stretched-out performances to come on Impulse Records! As the title ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jazz Detective, Mid 60s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $22.99 24.99
Piano genius Ahmad Jamal is really taking off here – letting his solos stretch out and his impeccable sense of timing really move things forward from his studio sides of the time – allowed plenty of freedom in the space of the Penthouse nightclub in Seattle during the mid 60s! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Emerald City Nights – Live At The Penthouse 1966 to 1968 ... CD Jazz Detective/Elemental, Mid 60s. New Copy 2CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
60s Ahmad Jamal in the studio is already pretty darn great – but live, his group is even more amazing – as the pianist is able to stretch out more, and take a lot more chances too – not just in the way he's striking the keys of the piano, but also working with the fantastic ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes booklet!)
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 ... Just Sold Out!
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
CTI/Evosound, 1975. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
A monster – and quite possibly one of the greatest Fender Rhodes albums of all time! Bob James is really at the height of his powers here – stepping out with a sound that's a lot smoother than some of his earlier work, yet in a groove that's never too slick or too overproduced – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Two (180 gram gold vinyl pressing) ... LP 33.99
Eight Islands/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... $8.99 30.99
A record that makes us go "wow" all over again at the mighty talents of Bob James – because even this late in life, he's clearly open to new ideas and pushing the boundaries – which he really does here in collaboration with younger musician Sam Franz! In the way that Bob's ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available 2080 ... LP 16.99
Ace (UK), Early 50s. New Copy 3 CDs ... $14.99 24.99
A massive 3CD look at the key early years of Elmore James – a package that's overflowing with great work by one of the greatest blues guitarists of the 50s! The set starts way back at James' roots in Mississippi, with some sweetly rough-edged recordings that still sparkle with incredible ... (Blues) read more CD
Etta James —
Call My Name (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Cadet/Kent (UK), 1966. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An excellent Chess session by Etta, with hard Chicago soul production by Monk Higgins and Ralph Bass – and the kind of searing vocals that always made Etta a treat, whether rocking or mellow! The album's got some wonderful hard soul tracks, of the style that Etta could really cut loose with ... (Soul) read more CD
Chess/Kent (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
One of the few funky late Chess gems for Etta James – recorded during the period when the company was owned by the All Platinum family of labels in New Jersey – with incredible vocals by Etta! Most of the record was cut in NJ, and features Etta's bluesy style meeting some nice funky ... (Soul) read more CD
Cadet/Kent (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Classic Etta for Chess, yet largely overlooked In her canon! This is really strongly produced stuff – it's got its sweet moments, but there's plenty of heft and grit, too! It's the kind of material that works really well with her deep, soulful voice – and the female backing vocal ... (Soul) read more CD
Argo/Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The ... (Soul) read more CD
Ginji James —
Love Is A Merry Go Round ... CD Brunswick/Solid (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy James & The Vagabonds —
New Religion/Pye/BGO (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Four classic albums from this hip British soul group – issued here in a single set, with bonus tracks too! First up is New Religion – a record that was also released in America by Atlantic Records. Although they were a UK soul act, Jimmy James and The Vagabonds were a perfect match ... (Soul) read more CD
Jose James —
1978 ... CD Rainbow Blonde, 2024. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A strongly soul-based set from Jose James – and a record that really pushes forward the amazing journey in music he's given us over his killer albums of the past decade or two! Jose already has a voice that's tremendous – but here he opens up his production skills as well, and has this ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Jose James —
Merry Christmas From Jose James ... CD Rainbow Blonde, 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Singer Jose James has always had a classic vibe to his vocals – but that quality is maybe put forward even more here on this well-crafted Christmas album – a set that somehow manages to bridge the gap between classic Holiday records and the more contemporary work that James has given us ... read more CD
BMG, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
The title track on this one's a slammer, and the whole album has Leela James really working at the top of her game – maybe using a touch of her maturity to really sharpen her songwriting edge, and serve up the kind of material that really lets us focus on her strengths! There's a confidence ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
TK/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $8.99 15.99
A really unusual album from the TK Records Miami Soul empire – a set that feels like that label's attempt to go head to head with the sound of Sylvia Robinson! Like Sylvia, Regina James is a singer with a very sexy approach to 70s soul – not afraid to let her desire ooze out into the ... (Soul) read more CD
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
Tommy James & The Shondells —
Celebration – The Complete Roulette Recordings 1966 to 1973 (6CD set) ... CD Roulette/Grapefruit (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 6CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A huge amount of material from Tommy James & The Shondells – a group that most people know for a string of jingle-jangle gems in the 60s, but who kept on making some really wonderful music over the course of the 11 albums included in this set! The group at the start were already pretty ... (Rock) 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
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1993. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
An unissued session from pianist David Janeway, done at a time when he was really hitting his stride – moving across the keys of the piano with this intuitive sense of feeling that makes for a very special record! The quality is a bit hard to describe, but if you've heard other Janeway ... (Jazz) read more CD
Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Jardine —
Look In The Window ... CD Lion, 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful bit of folk-psych from the late 60s UK scene – recorded for Polydor in 1969, but never issued at the time – now finally getting its first exposure to the world at large! The group have a really easygoing approach – blending fuzzy electric and softer acoustic guitars, ... (Rock) read more CD
Keith Jarrett —
Book Of Ways ... CD ECM (Germany), 1987. New Copy 2CDs ... Out Of Stock
One of the most haunting album ever recorded by pianist Keith Jarrett – a set of improvisations that were mostly recorded in a single take, but which have Jarrett working on clavichord – an instrument that creates a very different feeling than his more familiar piano! At some level, ... (Jazz) read more CD
BBE (UK), 2001. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
A classic masterpiece from J Dilla – a record that set the tone for countless hip hop releases in years to come – but which still shows Jay Dee as one of the smartest, sharpest, most forward-thinking producers to rule the roost! The set's got some incredible live instrumentation – ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Jay Dee —
Welcome 2 Detroit – Instrumentals ... CD BBE (UK), 2001/2005. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic masterpiece from J Dilla – a record that set the tone for countless hip hop releases in years to come – but which still shows Jay Dee as one of the smartest, sharpest, most forward-thinking producers to rule the roost! The set's got some incredible live instrumentation – ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Miles Jaye —
Miles ... CD Island/Universal (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Jazz Community —
Jazz Community Revisitied ... CD Sonorama (Germany), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The jazz community here is pretty small – just a sextet, but one that had a huge impact on the Swiss jazz scene at the time! The group have a vibe that's maybe a bit earlier than the date of the material here – maybe more like some of the early 70s expressions from the American, German ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gearbox (UK), 1959. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99 About April 15, 2024 (delayed)
Haggis (UK), 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Nice work from this funky jazz combo – a group who owe plenty to the sound of 60s soul jazz on Prestige and Verve Records, but who also do plenty to make their own mark as well! The album's issued on the same label as the Haggis Horns, and these guys definitely use strong interplay between ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Memory In Motion ... LP 25.99
Jazz Doctors (Billy Bang/Cadillac (UK), Early 80s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Forget the hokey pun in the title, as the album's a sharp-edged set that has way more going on than that bad wit might imply – a brilliant record that has the same sort of post-loft vibe as some of the best Black Saint/Soul Note sessions from the time! The group here features players who ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Intensive Care ... LP 26.99
GAD (Poland), 1980. New Copy ... $14.99 24.99
Some of the fiercest work we've ever heard from this legendary Czech fusion outfit – a previously-unreleased live performance from 1980, and one that may well blow away some of their classic studio records from the 70s! The tunes are long, and have a sense of darkness that we're not sure we'v ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Jazz Q – Live Plzen 1980 (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99
Jazz Q —
Pori Jazz 72 ... CD GAD (Poland), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A famous live performance from this legendary Czech group – presented here for the first time ever, thanks to lost tapes unearthed at a Finnish radio station! The group are in amazing form throughout – stretching out on four long tracks that bristle with the strong imagination of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Red (Italy), 1999. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
A great collaboration from two fantastic players – alto genius Bobby Watson and percussionist Ray Mantilla – both coming together here in a style that's even more than the sum of their mighty parts! The group has lots of Watson elements at the core – bass from Curtis Lundy, drums ... (Jazz) read more CD
Red (Italy), 2009. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Bold, beautiful music from the Jazz Tribe of Bobby Watson and Ray Mantilla – proof that the partnership first forged years back can still be the source of some wonderfully soulful music! The album's one of the best we've heard from Bobby in years – almost a return to the simple, ... (Jazz) read more CD
BBE (UK), 2022. New Copy ... $16.99 32.99
An incredible tribute to the legendary Strata Records in Detroit – performed by Jazzanova with a host of other guests – and at a level that's maybe the greatest thing the group has ever given us on record! The vibe here is a lot more Strata and spiritual than the style you'd expect ... (New Grooves) read more CD
