Los Po-Boy-Citos —
Hasta ... CD Superultramega, 2013. Used ...
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Wonderful work from this New Orleans combo – a Latin act that feels like they'd be much more at home in the Spanish Harlem scene of the 60s, especially given the soulful undercurrents of this set! On previous releases, the group already showed a great talent for crafting just the right sort ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Los Shakers —
Por Favor ... CD EMI/Ace (UK), 1960s. Used ...
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Russ Lossing on piano, fender rhodes, and wurlitzer, Adam Kolker on tenor and sopranino saxophone and bass clarinet, Matt Pavolka on bass, and Dayeon Seok on drums. (Jazz) CD
A group who definitely live up to their name – given that their recordings are so obscure, they were lost souls from the very start! Yet there's also a genius here that should have made them huge – an inherent tunefulness that clearly shows a love of The Beatles, Hollies, and a handful ... (Rock) read moreCD
Lost Tribe —
Lost Tribe ... CD Windham Hill, 1993. Used ...
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David Binney on saxophone, Adam Rogers and David Gilmore on guitars, Fima Ephron on bass, and Ben Perowsky on drums. (Jazz) CD
Lost Tribe —
Soulfish ... CD High Street, 1994. Used ...
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David Binney on alto sax, Adam Rogers and David Gilmore on guitar, Fima Ephron on bass, and Ben Perowsky on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD
Lothar & The Hand People gave the world one of the greatest psych albums ever issued by Capitol Records – but this set of earlier recordings shows the group in a very different light – raw, noisy, and very garagey – much more in the territory of The Seeds or The Sonics! The ... (Rock) read moreCD
A mindblowing bit of psych from the late 60s – and a record that has way more to offer than just the usual fuzzy guitar, thanks to key use of moog, theremin, and tape tricks! There's a really freaky feel to the record from the start – a quality that's hipper than most of the ... (Rock) read moreCD
Antti Lotjonen —
Circus Citadel ... CD WeJazz (Finland), 2023. New Copy ...
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Many years back, Antti Lotjonen was a bassist with a very rhythmic vibe – a player we loved in the Five Corners Quintet, but now a jazz musician who's grown in leaps and bounds in recent years! This second album from Antti's Quintet East is a strong tribute to that growth – music that's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Dennis H. Lotka —
Third Encounter ... CD No Label, 2006. Used ...
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Louis Prima Forever —
Christmas In Swing ... CD Fremeaux & Associates (France), 2022. New Copy ...
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Louis Prima's not in the group, but this cool French ensemble have taken plenty of inspiration from his music – which they use to turn out a wonderfully groovy set of Christmas songs on this album! Tunes are both old and recent – Holiday classics mixed with 90s pop crossover cuts ... read moreCD
Eddy Louiss/Kenny Clarke/Rene Thomas —
Eddy Louiss Trio ... CD Dreyfus (France), Late 60s. Used ...
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Great work by one of the best European organists ever! Eddy Louiss is a massively under-acknowledged talent – a whiz on the Hammond with the soul of Jimmy Smith and John Patton, and the freewheeling vision of Larry Young – and this record is a perfect chance to hear him at his best. ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Charlie Louvin's amazing late career creative upswing continues with these Murder Ballads And Disaster Songs – the kind he's sung for 50 something years – done wonderfully this time for Tompkins Square! Back in the 50s, the Louvin Brothers put out 2 widely disparate theme albums in a ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
2 of very best LPs ever cut by the Louvin Brothers – Tragic Sounds Of Life and Satan Is Real – back to back on CD complete with bonus tracks! Tragic Songs Of Life is quite possibly THE greatest record that the Louvin Brothers ever made – and a haunting batch of songs filled with ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
Features Joe Lovano, Ralph Lalama, George Garzone, Steve Slagle, and Gary Smulyan on saxophones – plus Conrad Herwig on trombone, Tim Hagans on trumpet, John Hicks on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass,and Lewis Nash on drums. (Jazz) CD
Joe Lovano meets up with band leader Manny Albam for a trip through the Sinatra songbook. Tracks include "Imagination", "In Other Words", "One For My Baby", and "Someone To Watch Over Me". (Jazz) CD
Notable sidemen include Cameron Brown, Idris Muhammad, Billy Drewes, Joey Baron, Toots Thielmans, Kenny Werner, Dave Douglas, and Mark Dresser. (Jazz) CD
The album gives away its premise with the "ballad" in the title – but that's only part of the picture here, as the tenor of Joe Lovano is so wonderfully distinct, the album's got a richness that goes way beyond its cover! As with Coltrane's famous Ballads album of the early 60s, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really great showcase for the budding talents of Joe Lovano – heard here at a crucial point in his rise to glory on Blue Note! Joe had already been blowing greatness on tenor for years before this set, but these Village Vanguard recordings put Lovano in the same heady space as Joe ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Joe Lovano —
Landmarks ... CD Blue Note, 1991. Used ...
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Joe Lovano on tenor – with John Abercrombie on guitar, Ken Werner on piano, Marc Johnson on bass, and Bill Stewart on drums. (Jazz) CD
A strong outing from the Joe Lovano nonet – recorded live at the Village Vanguard, with the feel of other classic work recorded in the legendary club! The album's stepped in traditions of large group work of the 50s and 60s – albums by artists like Tadd Dameron, Dizzy Gillespie, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Mark through barcode and promotional stamp on disc.)
Joe Lovano —
Rush Hour ... CD Blue Note, 2008. Used ...
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A large group session arranged and conducted by Gunther Schuller. Tracks include "Angel Eyes", "Prelude To A Kiss", "Crepuscle With Nellie", "and "Rush Hour On 23rd Street". (Jazz) CD
Joe Lovano and Joshua Redman on tenor sax, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Christian McBride on bass, Lewis Nash on drums, and Don Alias on percussion. (Jazz) CD
One of those 90s albums that really made people sit up and take notice of saxophonist Joe Lovano – a musician who'd been appearing on records since the 70s, but who finally got the due he deserved when Blue Note let him open up like this! The album's got a relatively loose, open vibe – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Joe Lovano blows tenor, soprano, alto, and wood flute – with Judi Silvano on voice, Tim Hagans on trumpet, Kenny Werner on piano, Steve Swallow on electric bass, Charlie Haden on acoustic bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Joe Lovano, Ed Blackwell & Anthony Cox —
Sounds Of Joy ... CD Enja (Germany), 1991. Used ...
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Bold, angular work from an ultra-hip trio – one with reedman Joe Lovano, bassist Anthony Cox, and drummer Ed Blackwell – all working in open, highly rhythmic space that recalls some of Blackwell's best experiments from years past! Lovano's got more than enough edge to make the record ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Joe Lovano/Marilyn Crispell/Carmen Castaldi —
Our Daily Bread ... CD ECM (Germany), 2023. New Copy ...
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The third album from this wonderfully well-matched trio – Joe Lovano's Tapestry Trio group, with superb work on piano from Marilyn Crispell and drums and bells from Carmen Castaldi! All three players are working together here as one – mentally tied to each other, with a sense that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A wonderful batch of Darlene Love recordings for Phil Spector – excellent solo numbers plus gems with The Blossoms, The Crystals and Bob B Soxx And The Blue Jeans! By nature of her career, Darlene worked in a number of different styles over the years– from R&B orchestra, to sweetly ... (Soul) read moreCD
Geoff Love galore – two instrumental albums from the 70s – back to back on a single CD! War Movie Themes features Love's recasting of famous themes from military films – including some classics from the 50s and 60s, given a slightly lighter reading here as a great device that ... (Now Sound) read moreCD
Later work from Love, and more of an Arthur Lee record than a true group effort – but still pretty nice! There's a hard rocking sound on most of the cuts – very fierce guitars, but also done with a nicely rhythmic approach that has less noodly bits than other groups of the time, and ... (Rock) read moreCD
What can we say? This is one of the greatest albums of all time – and it's made even better through the addition of a bunch of previously unissued tracks! The record's got a sound that's completely unique – as crack LA garage punk rock meets Hollywood baroque production, and the ... (Rock) read moreCD
(2001 pressing with a punch through the traycard artwork.)
Love —
Out There ... CD Blue Thumb/Big Beat (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ...
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Lesser-known work by Love – recorded immediately after the group's seminal records on Elektra, with a slightly different sound! The CD brings together tracks from the albums Out Here and False Start – both of which feature the band moving back to basics, working in a harder rocking ... (Rock) read moreCD
A great collection of rare work from Love – one side studio, one side live! The studio tracks were on Blue Thumb albums, but the live material appears here for the first time ever – recorded at Bill Graham's Fillmore East, with tracks that include "Product Of The Times", ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Love & Rockets —
Love & Rockets ... CD Beggars Banquet/RCA, 1989. Used ...
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A nicely grooving soul album from Love Committee – who are probably best known for their earlier disco songs, but we really dig this 1980 self-titled album for the mellower numbers – the best of which have a smooth midtempo groove that's as tasty as ever! A few of the numbers were co-wr ... (Soul) read moreCD
Love Joys —
Reggae Vibes ... CD Top Ranking/Wackie's (Germany), 1981. New Copy ...
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A righteous set of lovers rock from the Love Joys – a female duo, as you might guess from the cover – but one who work here with a wonderfully deep sound! This isn't the crossover material you might hear from other artists of this nature – as there's a very tough-edged ... (Reggae) read moreCD
A wild mix of free jazz and fuzzy rock – played by a groundbreaking Japanese group who mix flute and saxes with heavy Hammond and plenty of guitar! The album begins with the side-long "Question Mark" – a tune that breaches a really metaphysical question at the start, then ... (Rock) read moreCD
Love Parade —
Out To Sea ... CD Firestation (Germany), 1991. Used ...
$4.99
The rich 70s legacy of the Lovelites – a Chicago trio who first sprang onto the soul with some wonderfully fragile work when they were young, and who continued to record some really great music – even though they never fully got their due at the time! The music here was all done after ... (Soul) read moreCD
The only full length album ever cut by this amazing Chicago girl group! The Lovelites first broke onto the charts with their stunning track "How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad" – a sad slow tune about teen pregnancy, sung in a strange otherworldly style that's also quite soulful ... (Soul) read moreCD
The full Stiff Records run from Lene Lovich – a singer whose sound and style were perhaps one of the most striking of the new wave generation! In fact, it's tempting to say that Lovich set a tone that countless other female artists would soon follow – a new vibe, a new look, a way of ... (Rock) read moreCD
Allen Lowe on ternor saxophone, Julius Hemphill on alto saxophone, Don Byron on clarinet, Jeff Fuller on bass, Ray Kaczynski on drums & Jay Gitlin on accordian. (Jazz) CD
An incredible legacy of jazz – one that's certainly as disconnected as promised by the title, but which stands as a much-needed look at the many-sided talents of tenorist Allen Lowe! The set's on ESP Records, but often has sounds that are somewhat straight ahead – although often in a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Allen Lowe and a long list of musicians including Kalaparusha Maurice Mcintyre, Matthew Shipp, Ursala Oppens, JD Allen, Ken Peplowski, Randy Sandke, Lou Grassi, and others – plus a 32 page booklet with a short essay and notes accompanying each track. (Jazz) CD
Allen Lowe & Roswell Rudd —
Woyzeck's Death ... CD Enja (Germany), 1995. Used ...
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Allen Lowe on tenor saxophone, Roswell Rudd on trombone, Randy Sanke on trumpet, Ben Goldberg on clarinet & bass clarinet, Andy Shapiro on piano & synthesizer, Jeff Fuller on bass, and Ray Kaczynski on drums. (Jazz) CD
Allen Lowe & The Constant Sorrow Orchestra —
In The Dark (3CD set) ... CD ESP, 2023. New Copy 3CD ...
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A surprisingly redemptive set of work – given that it's inspired by a time in the life of tenorist Allen Lowe when he was hardly able to sleep at all! The massive 3CD package works as this beautiful suite of tracks united by unexpected twists and turns along the way – very much woven ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Nothing too exotic here, as the album's a soulful romp from Frank Lowe – a set that has a nicely earthy feel overall, with lots of room for Lowe's wonderful sound on the tenor sax! The group here features some especially nice piano from Amina Claudine Myers – who is always a welcome ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A very hip album that shows that Mundell Lowe was much more than just a regular jazz guitarist. Lowe emerges here as a relatively hip modernist – working in a small combo that includes Ed Thigpen on drums, Billy Taylor on piano, and Les Grinage on bass, as well as occasional alto work by ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great music from jazz guitarist Mundell Lowe – a set that was originally written as the soundtrack for an early 60s sexploitation film, Satin In High Heels – but which works equally well as a jazz album on its own! Lowe's in a slightly different setting than on some of his earlier ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
One of Nick Lowe's best albums – the follow up to Jesus Of Cool, and another all-time classic that's especially incredible given how busy Lowe was as a producer at the time! It's a showcase for Nick's brilliance and breadth as a songwriter, with both charming and wickedly barbed guitar pop, ... (Rock) read moreCD
Lowrell —
Lowrell ... CD AVI/Solaris, 1979. Used ...
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Excellent solo work by Lowrell Simon – once a singer with Lost Generation, but opening up a whole new style of Chicago soul here on his own! The album's a tasty batch of smooth soul tracks with a midtempo club groove – not disco, but with the kind of large production and loping groove ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of the few albums cut as a leader by trumpeter Henry Lowther – a great player on the British scene of the end of the 60s, but one who mostly labored in the service of other groups at the time! Lowther emerges here as an extremely visionary leader – one with a scope of expression ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The boldest set so far from up-and-coming vibist Chien Chien Lu – a set that's got a deeper feel and darker energy than some of her previous records – thanks in part to key use of the great Jeremy Pelt on trumpet! The album features a piano-less quartet – with Richie Goods on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The boldest set so far from up-and-coming vibist Chien Chien Lu – a set that's got a deeper feel and darker energy than some of her previous records – thanks in part to key use of the great Jeremy Pelt on trumpet! The album features a piano-less quartet – with Richie Goods on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Chien Chien Lu —
Path ... CD Chien Chien Lu, 2020. New Copy ...
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Imagine a record that starts with a fantastic reading of a Roy Ayers' tune, then just gets better as things go on – and that's very much what you'll get here, in this sweet set from vibist Chien Chien Lu! The record's got Chien Chien ringing out on these bold, well-placed notes – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
We love the vibes-heavy music of Chien Chien Lu, and love it in an even different way here, as she collaborates with bassist Richie Goods – an artist who really helps deepen the sound of her music, and creates this great balance between bass and vibes that's completely amazing! You might not ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Marcelinho Da Lua & Others —
Tranquilo! ... CD Deck Disk (Brazil), 2003. Used ...
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A record that's quite possibly most great for its guest stars – thanks to some excellent performances from Seu Jorge, Joao Donato, and others! Marcelinho Da Lua is fine on his own – a Brazilian producer working his interpretation of beats and rhythms borrowed from a variety of global ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Romero Lubambo —
Softly ... CD Maxjazz, 2006. Used ...
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A huge crossover album from Carrie Lucas – maybe not the most soulful singer of the disco scene of the 70s, but one who really does a great job of putting over the music here! At times, Carrie's got this breathy style that's quite compelling – a more personal quality that's different ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Glo-Worm", "Skin The Rabbit", "Poison Tree", "Jack Johnson/Ghostrider", "Whip Named Lash", "Fool's Cap", "Astronomy Domine", "The Brain From Planet Eros", "Dream Of A Russian Princess", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Gary Lucas & Jozef van Wissem —
Diplopia ... CD Bvhaast (Netherlands), 2003. Used ...
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Reggie Lucas —
Survival Themes ... CD East Wind (Japan), 1978. New Copy ...
$10.9914.99About May 29, 2024
A very nice set of Japanese fusion tracks cut by guitarist Reggie Lucas, with nice electric backing by Hubert Eaves on keyboard, Michael Henderson on bass, and other acoustic players like Mtume, John Stubblefield, and Clifford Adams. The set was recorded by East Wind in Japan, and the best cuts on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The sublime debut album from Argentine guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena – a musician who learned plenty from the bossa guitar generation of the 60s, then took things into his own hand with this wonderful record! Agustin's acoustic guitar is the main instrumentation on the set – ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Agustin Pereyra Lucena —
La Rana ... CD MAI/Far Out (UK), 1979. New Copy ...
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A landmark bit of Brazilian from Europe – and a sweet groover from guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena! The set was recorded in Oslo, but it's got the warm sound of a Brazilian jazz set from the time – with Agustin on acoustic guitar and percussion – backed by a quartet that ... (Brazil) read moreCD
A wonderful album of sad-tinged bossa tunes sung by the enigmatic Ana Lucia – a really great vocalist who gets superb backings here from Oscar Castro Neves and the Zimbo Trio! The style of the album is slightly more emotive than the usual bossa album of the time – with a dreamy ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(2010 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Jon Lucien —
By Request ... CD Shanachie, 1998. Used ...
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An excellent Jon Lucien compilation that's way way better than the one that came out on Razor & Tie! This one features only work from Jon's RCA years – which were easily his best-ever. Plus, it's also got 4 previously unissued tracks that were recorded during the early 70s – but ... (Soul) read moreCD
A relatively recent effort by singer Jon Lucien – quite different than his 70s work, but not in a bad way! Jon's voice is smooth and mellow, as always, and the arrangements are equally so – perhaps not as challenging as his early 70s work, but with a gentle and jazzy groove that still ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
This was an installation piece at the US Custom House in New York City as part of a show called "Custom & Culture" in 1979. The liner notes indicate that "the wire was extended 80 feet through the oval of the Rotunda and was driven by one pure wave oscillator". There was no ... (Out Sound) read moreCD
Lucksmiths —
Naturaliste ... CD Drive-In/Boompa (Canada), 2004. Used ...
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Da mouf of da souf returns! This one boasts "100% natural beats/rhymes/lyrics and chicken." Needless to say, 'Cris's Dirty South roots are waved loudly and proudly on this follow up to his mega-breakthrough Word Of Mouf, with appearances by Chingy, Snoop, Lil' Flip and members of the ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Features Brandon cooper on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Hiltner and Paul Vornhagen on reeds, Sam Clark on guitar, Keaton Royer on piano, Jeff Dalton on bass, Jon Krosnick on drums, and Olman Piedra and Aron Kaufman on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Jimmie Lunceford —
Stomp It Off ... CD Decca/GRP, Mid 30s. Used ...
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With Dan Grissom, Jimmie Lunceford, Laforet Dent, and Willie Smith on alto saxophone, Earl Carruthers on baritone saxophone, Joe Thomas on tenor saxophone, Eddie Durham, Elmer Crumbley, Henry Wells, and Russell Bowles on trombone, Eddie Tompkins, Paul Webster, Sy Oliver, and Tommy Stevenson on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A fantastic record – one of the best jazz vocal records of the 80s, and a real bright spot in an often dim decade for jazz! The set is Carmen Lundy's debut – and it's a masterful self-produced effort that immediately put her in the ranks of the ultra-hip, ultra-soulful jazz crowd ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Out of print, XRCD pressing – packaged in a cool hardbound book. Penmark through barcode.)
Curtis Lundy —
Purpose ... CD Justin Time, 2002. Used ...
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A wonderful set from Curtis Lundy – his third album as a leader, and a warmly intimate set that steps off of the strength of his Against All Odds album, moving into new territory, yet never losing its soul! Curtis is working here with a group that includes John Hicks on piano, Billy Hart on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The official full length debut from Lupe Fiasco – another wholly unique Chicago MC who's gotten the runaround from seemingly every major label in the biz – and a record that lives up to the long-building hype! Frankly, we were scared almost immediately when we heard the description ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Rene Lussier/Jean Derome/Chris Cutler —
Three Pieces Suite ... CD ReR (UK), Late 1980s. Used ...
$6.99