Lester Bowie —
5th Power ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1978. Used ...
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One of the best sessions as a leader ever cut by Lester Bowie – and one of the few to really share the warmth and imagination of his work with the Art Ensemble! The session features Bowie on trumpet, Arthur Blyteh on alto, Amina Myers on piano and voice, Malachi Favors on bass, and Phillip ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Some of the earliest work ever recorded by Lester Bowie as a leader – and a set that stands in importance right next to the early Delmark AACM sides by Anthony Braxton and Roscoe Mitchell! Plus, the album's almost an early Art Ensemble of Chicago effort, given the lineup – which ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy —
Fire This Time ... CD In & Out (Germany), 1992. Used ...
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One of the hipper Lester Bowie sides from the 90s, but still cut very much in the horn-heavy groove of his Brass Fantasy years! The set's a live one, recorded in Switzerland in 1992 – and the group features Bowie at the head of an all-brass lineup of trumpets, French horn, tuba, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Bowie on trumpet, Luis Bonilla on trombone, Bob Stewart on tuba, and others. Tracks include "Notorious Thugs", "Nessun Dorma", "Birth Of The Blues", "If You Don't Know Me By Now", and "Beautiful People". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Lester Bowie's New York Organ Ensemble —
Funky T, Funky Cool ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ...
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Lester Bowie on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Turre on trombone, James Carter on tenor saxophone, Amina Claudine Myers on organ, Philip Wilson on drums, and Famoudou Don Moye on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Lester Bowie's New York Organ Ensemble —
Organizer ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ...
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Lester Bowie cooks it nicely with an organ-based group – and one that features work on the Hammond by Amina Claudine Myers! Despite the hokey cover of the set, there's actually a pretty nice sound to the record – one that extrapolates from an older soul jazz tradition, and gives the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Tim Bowman —
Smile ... CD Insync, 2000. Used ...
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David Boykin —
Love Power Magic ... CD Sonic Healing Ministries, 2014. Used ...
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One of the most spiritual albums we've ever heard from reedman David Boykin – a beautiful batch of long, flowing tunes that have tremendous modal energy and a very cohesive feel! We've always loved Boykin, right from the start – but here he's showing an even deeper sense of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Excellent work from Chicago reed player David Boykin – a much more straight ahead album than some of his earlier work, but done with an edge that keeps it in the ranks of the AACM tradition that has informed much of Boykin's music from the start. Boykin is on sax and clarinet – and the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
"Expanse" is a mighty big name for the group that David Boykin uses on this record – especially given that the combo's only a quintet – but that's ok with us, because the sound here is more than large enough to warrant the name! Boykin's working with a great batch of players ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(CDR release – direct from the artist!)
David Boykin Expanse —
Solar Suite ... CD Sonic Healing Ministries, 2006. Used ...
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A set recorded many years back by Chicago spiritualist David Boykin – but one that's finally getting its debut on record, as part of the ever-evolving rich tapestry of sounds that Boykin's been giving us since the 90s! The set here captures David at a key moment – when he was maybe ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Saxophonist David Boykin never fails to blow us away – but this time around, his music seems even deeper and more ambitious than ever – as he works with his Expanse group on three long tracks that have a very spiritual mix of ensemble moments and improvised individual actions! The ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A seminal album from the great reedman David Boykin – a set recorded right at the end of the 90s, with an excellent group full of members who'd all go on to do wonderful things in years to come – Nicole Mitchell on flute, Chad Taylor on drums, and Josh Abrams on bass – plus a bit ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A rare non-Sun Ra session from bassist Ronnie Boykins! Boykins was one of Ra's most long-term players – a key part of the Arkestra for many years – but on this album, he hits a totally different sound –and one that's somewhat spiritual as well! The group's got a great sax-heavy ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really beautiful album from singer Bobbi Boyle – the kind of local jazz singer who never fully got her due, but didn't let a lack of fame stop her from giving her all! The set's got this amazingly intimate sound – mostly just Bobbi's piano or vibes, with guitar and bass in the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A landmark album from Boyz II Men – and a set that shows that the classic harmony style was alive and well into the 90s! Although the production and rhythms here are somewhat contemporary, the vocals have a classic approach all the way through – maturing masculine soul styles that are ... (Soul) read moreCD
Features Joanne Brackeen on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez on drums – plus guest artists Christ Potter, Nicholas Payton, David Liebman, and Kurt Elling. (Jazz) CD
Solo piano from Joanne Brackeen. Titles include "If I Were A Bell", "Nature Boy", "Bess You Is My Woman", "Prelude To A Kiss", and "Telavivision". (Jazz) CD
Joanne Brackeen —
Power Talk ... CD Turnipspeed, 1994. Used ...
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Joanne Brackeen on piano – with Ira Coleman on bass and Tony Reedus on drums. (Jazz) CD
With Eddie Gomez on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums. (Jazz) CD
Don Braden —
After Dark ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1993. Used ...
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Don Braden on tenor sax and flute – with Scott Wendholt on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Wilson on alto, Noah Bless on trombone, Darrell Grant on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. (Jazz) CD
Don Braden on tenor saxophone, flute, and alto flute – with Miki Hayama and Art Hirahara on piano, Kenny Davis on bass, Jeremy Warren on drums, and Kahlil Kwame Bell on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Features tenor Don Braden working in a few different quartet and trio formations – musicians include Darrell Grant on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Cecil Brooks III on drums. (Jazz) CD
Great work as a leader from Don Braden – a set that was one of his last before moving onto bigger-label fame, and one that's very firmly rooted in the soul jazz underground! Don's got a really classic sound on his tenor – blowing with focus, poise, and a hell of a lot of soul – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Don Braden on saxophone – with Tim Hagans on trumpet, Kenny Werner on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Sealed.)
Don Braden —
Organic ... CD Sony, 1995. Used ...
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A surprising organ/tenor gem from the 90s – and a really standout set in the career of Don Braden! The set's on a major label, but it's got a soulfully produced groove that makes it feel like some of the best soul jazz on the Muse imprint – really open and flowing, with a sound that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Don Braden —
Time Is Now ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1991. Used ...
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Don Braden on tenor, Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Benny Green on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Don Braden —
Wish List ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1993. Used ...
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Don Braden on tenor sax, Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Turre on trombone, Benny Green on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. (Jazz) CD
Don Braden —
Workin ... CD High Note, 2005. Used ...
$4.99
Geof Bradfield —
Birdhoused ... CD Cellar Live, 2017. Used ...
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Recorded live at the Chicago's Green Mill with Geof Bradfield on tenor, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Joel Adams on trombone, Nick Mazzarrella on alto, Clark Sommers on bass, and Dana Hall on drums. (Jazz) CD
Geof Bradfield —
Melba ... CD Origin, 2013. Used ...
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A beautiful tribute to the genius of trombonist/arranger Melba Liston – and a set that doesn't just copy her music, but really opens up a whole new spirit from its inspiration! Reedman Geof Bradfield composed all the tracks in the set, and puts things together with a spirit that's not unlike ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Geof Bradfield —
Our Roots ... CD Origin, 2015. Used Gatefold ...
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Never-heard music from the legendary team of Bobby Bradford and John Carter – a live California performance from the years after their groundbreaking albums for the Revelation and Flying Dutchman labels – a time when both musicians were at the height of their creative powers! The group ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A soulful set of jazz vocal tracks from singer Carmen Bradford – an underground talent that we've loved for years! Carmen's got a style that's in the tradition of some of the classier soul singers of the 70s – a mixture of jazz and touches of modern soul, peppered with a bit of old ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Gritty, powerful raw soul from Charles Bradley – the full length debut from the 62-year-old Brooklyn singer – backed perfectly by The Menahan Street Band! It's incredible, a record that sounds just as rawly emotional and impeccably soulful in 2011 as it would have in 1971 – much ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Damn amazing work from Charles Bradley – an instant soul classic for all generations, as you'll hear from the very first note! Not only are Bradley's vocals incredible – the kind of once-in-a-long-time approach he brought to his debut – but the backings and production are ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Look out is right – because the album's a killer and one of the few sides ever cut by Michigan pianist Evans Bradshaw! Bradshaw's got a hard-hitting approach to the keys that was relatively fresh in the early years of soul jazz – and unlike some of his more famous contemporaries, he ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Malcolm Braff Combo —
Preacher ... CD Blue Note (France), 2000. Used ...
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The straightest of the recent new French Blue Note releases – but a pretty great batch of soul jazz tunes that's sort of a mixture of Duke Ellington soul and Dollar Brand spiritualism. The Malcolm Braff Combo is a quintet – featuring Braff on piano, plus trumpet, bass, drums, and ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
A great little album from Ruby Braff – simply blown in a small combo setting, with a strong focus on Braff's sparkling tone on the trumpet! The groups vary throughout the course of the set, but all players are pretty darn great – and tunes include guitar from Steve Jordan, vibes by Don ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the better Ruby Braff albums of the 50s – recorded for the Storyville label, with help from players who include Vic Dickenson, Jo Jones, Edmond Hall, Milt Hinton, and Sam Margolis! (Jazz) CD
Ruby Braff —
I'm Shooting High ... CD Snapper (UK), Mid 70s/1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ...
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Includes the songs "Liza", "Love Walked In", "You Took Advantage Of Me", "The Lady Is A Tramp", "Romance In The Dark", "All My Life", "Where Are You?", "Jeepers Creepers", "You've Changed", "Dream ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great collection of work from Ruby Braff's 50s recordings for Vanguard – some of the best sides the trumpeter ever recorded, and material that captures him in wonderfully relaxed company, blowing with some of the best of his contemporaries! There's an easygoing swing to the material – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Trumpeter Ruby Braff and pianist Dave McKenna – a tremendous combination that makes for some very swinging music! The CD features the full track list from the excellent (and obscure) ABC album recorded by the pair in 1956 – a great date that draws from Braff's more traditional approach ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Laidback and lovely trumpet work from the legendary Ruby Braff – heard here in the company of pianist Hank Jones, and recorded in a very intimate small group setting! The bulk of the CD features material from Ruby's excellent Ruby Braff Goes Girl Crazy album for Warner Brothers – a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A pretty great album of mellow jazz tracks – recorded in a very spare setting that has trumpeter Ruby Braff playing with pianist Ellis Larkins, and no other accompaniment! The setting's quite unusual for the time, and it makes for a relaxed intimate meeting between two strong talents that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Ruby Braff & Roger Kellaway —
Inside & Out ... CD Concord, 1995. Used ...
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Ruby Braff on cornet and Roger Kellaway on piano. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Ruby Braff & Woody Herman —
It Had To Be Us ... CD Chiaroscuro, 1980. Used ...
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Ruby Braff on cornet and Woody Herman on clarinet and vocals – with John Bunch, Wayne Wright, Michael Moore, and Jake Hanna. CD includes 4 non-LP bonus tracks. (Jazz) CD
The second volume in Billy Bragg & Wilco's Mermaid Avenue series – dedicated to bringing to life unfinished Woody Guthrie tunes – thanks to Woody's daughter Nora inviting them to work with Guthrie's lyrics, penned throughout his life, but never finished as recorded songs. Bragg's ... (Rock) read moreCD
George Braith —
Musart ... CD Prestige/Dusty Groove, 1967. Used ...
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One of our favorite-ever albums on Prestige Records from the 60s – and a set that's a fair bit different than most of the other work on the label! The set's an unusual outing for saxophonist George Braith – cut after his famous albums for Blue Note, and in a mode that's quite different ... (Jazz) read moreCD
George Braith is one of our favorites! His style of playing odd reed instruments, sometimes simultaneously, is a lot like Roland Kirk, but he has more of a swingin' hard bop feel to his music than Kirk. This LP, cut with Grant Green, and the great, underrated organ of Billy Gardner, has a very ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Ben Branch & The Operation Breadbasket Orchestra —
Last Request ... CD Chess (Japan), 1968. Used ...
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A very hip album that mixes gospel and jazz – recorded in 1968 as a tribute to Martin Luther King, but a set that more than stands on its own – at a level that's way different than the usual King tribute records! The album was put together by Jesse Jackson's Operation Breadbasket ... (Soul) read moreCD
Kelly Brand —
Sister Luna ... CD Chicago Lakeside Jazz, 1999. Used ...
$2.99
A monumental piece of funk – and a record that came into the world at a time when it seemed like just about everyone had forgotten how to play real funky music! This set's the US version of the first album by London scenesters The Brand New Heavies – and although it came out in the ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Brand New Heavies —
Brother Sister ... CD Delicious Vinyl, 1994. Used ...
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The group's second real album, and one that never manages to totally capture the groove of the first – but which still has some pretty great writing and playing that set it apart from most of the soul of its generation! The cut "Dream On Dreamer" is one of those early 90s groovers ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
A key addition to any collection of The Brand New Heavies! The set features remixes of some of the group's best tracks, plus a few older and rarer cuts, and some other favorites. Titles include "Mind Trips (BNH rmx)", "Bang", "Brother Sister (Angel rmx)", "Keep ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
A pivotal album from the early 90s – one that not only furthered the rebirth of live funk instrumentation at a time when ditigal elements dominated the scene – but also really opened up that mode to a whole new generation of hip hop as well! At a time when the music was all about the ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD