A hokey kind of cover, but a great little album – another easy winner from the team of Eric Alexander and Harold Mabern, easily one of the greatest pairs working together in jazz for the past decade or so! Alexander's got a tremendous tone on the tenor – finely-honed with the maturity ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The great Eric Alexander in a trio mode – soaring out with a lot more space and soul than some of his albums with a pianist – and that's saying a lot, given the wonderfully soulful sound of that work too! The style is a mode that Alexander has explored a bit over the years, but which ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A bare-bones, no holds barred live set from modern tenor giant Eric Alexander – and one of his strongest records in years! The album was recorded live in Tokyo at the end of the 90s – at a point when Alexander was really hitting his prime, but still had a real freshness in his tone too ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A dynamic sextet outing from tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander – easily one of the best straight jazz albums recorded by the Delmark label in the 90s, put together with a rock-solid sound all the way through! Alexander's tenor would be enough to make the record great, but the album also ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Always-great work from Eric Alexander – one of our favorite tenor players of the modern age, and a talent who gets better and better with each album! This one features Eric working with pianist Harold Mabern – in a wonderful union that's been forged over the course of a number of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Alexander's second outing for the Milestone label (hence the title), and a wonderful album of soulful tenor tracks that has him working in a quintet with Harold Mabern on piano and Jim Rotondi on trumpet. Mabern and Alexander have, by this time, forged quite a sympathetic relationship – and, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Eric Alexander —
Straight Up ... CD Delmark, 1992. Used ...
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The recording debut of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander – done at a time when he'd just finished some key woodshedding years on the south side of Chicago, and was poised to become one of the most important jazz voices of his generation! Even at this early point, Alexander's clearly one of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
This tenor giant gets better and better with each new album! Eric Alexander is one of our favorite new jazz artists of the past decade – still a relatively young player, but with a sound that's incredible, steeped in years of tradition, yet freely creative in his own unique way. His tenor ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A cheesy cover, but a rock-solid set of work from the mighty Eric Alexander – who seems to be stretching out even more here than before! Alexander's always been a hell of a straight ahead talent on the tenor, but here he's almost hitting a few more modern modes at times – not "out& ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Clear, clean, and tremendous tenor work from a young Eric Alexander – working here in one of his early partnerships with pianist Harold Mabern – in a way that really helps to re-direct Mabern's energy, and take him back to the glory days of his recordings in the 60s! Alexander's tenor ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring —
Battle ... CD High Note, 2005. Used ...
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Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone, Vincent Herring on alto saxophone, Mike LeDonne on piano, John Webber on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. (Jazz) CD
Eric Alexander, John Hicks, George Mraz, Idris Muhammad —
Solid ... CD Milestone, 1998. Used ...
$6.99
A solid lineup indeed – with Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone, John Hicks on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Idris Muhammad on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Harold Alexander —
Sunshine Man ... CD Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. Used ...
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A wicked bit of funky jazz from reedman Harold Alexander – and a set that's much sharper and harder-edged than some of his later work! There's maybe a bit of freedom in the mix, here too – some post-Coltrane spiritualism that mixes with some of the more funk-based currents – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2020 Japanese release – includes obi!)
Joey Alexander —
Continuance ... CD Mack Avenue, 2023. Used ...
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With Larry Grenadier and Russell Hall on bass, Ulysses Owens Jr and Smammy Miller on drums, and special guest Alphonso Horne on trumpet. (Jazz) CD
Joey Alexander —
Warna ... CD Verve, 2020. Used ...
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Features Alexander on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Kendrick Scott on drums – plus guest flute from Anne Drummond, and percussion from Luisito Quintero. (Jazz) CD
A stone classic from pianist Monty Alexander – a live date recorded for MPS in the mid 70s, and a set with even more fire than his studio sides for the label! The sound here is quite freewheeling at times – not funky, but in a very romping, gutbuckety mode that marks Alexander as a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Monty Alexander on piano – tracks include "Where Is Love?", "Renewal", "The Serpent", "Island In The Sun", "Speak Low", "Smile", and "Close Enough For Love". (Jazz) CD
Pure genius from pianist Monty Alexander – a collection that features some of his greatest recordings for MPS! Sometimes, there's a special sort of magic that happens between a player and a label – and that's definitely what happened with Alexander at MPS Records during the 70s – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy skips on the last track, "Concerto D'Aranjuez".)
Monty Alexander —
River ... CD Concord, 1985. Used ...
$9.99
Monty Alexander on piano, John Clayton on bass, and Ed Thigpen on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Monty Alexander & Ernest Ranglin —
Rocksteady ... CD Telarc, 2004. Used ...
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Tracks include "Double Barrel", "Confucius", "Stalag 17", "East Of The River Nile", "Redemption Song", and "Israelites". (Jazz) CD
A beautiful album from Lorez Alexanderia – one of her two excellent sessions for Impulse! The record was cut after Lorez recorded some great sides for the Argo label – and it works off the strength of those sides, taking her unique vocal approach, forged in R&B, but smoothed by ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Fantastic work by the great Lorez Alexandria – a 2-in-1 CD that brings together both of her rare albums for the Impulse label! Lorez The Great was recorded after Lorez cut some great sides for the Argo label in the early 60s – and it works off the strength of those sides, taking her ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
One of the greatest records ever recorded by vocalist Lorez Alexandria – and a perfect summation of her rich talents as a singer! Backing is by a small Chicago trio that includes John Young on piano, Vernel Fournier on drums, and George Eskridge on bass – but the arrangements of the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Out of print, 2001 Japanese pressing. Please note this copy is missing the insert, cover has some wear.)
Two albums by one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time! Early In The Morning is a very hip affair – recorded with the Ramsey Lewis Trio backing her up on one side, and a group led by Frank Foster on another – both playing in a tight soul jazz mode that works perfectly for Lorez's ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
One of the greatest albums ever from Lorez Alexandria – an ultra-hip singer who recorded for Impulse and King, but who sounds especially wonderful on this rare date for Chess Records! The album's got a groove that definitely lives up to its title – a jazzy, bouncy sort of rhythm that's ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A beautiful later set from Lorez Alexandria – produced by Houston Person, and put together with a sensitivity that really stands out! Although Lorez always sparkles on tunes that swing, she really rises to the occasion even more here on the ballads – really gentle tunes that are taken ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A classic album from one of our favorite jazz singers ever – a set that really set a whole new standard for a generation! Even at this early stage, Lorez Alexandria was an amazingly accomplished vocalist – as you'll hear on this excellent selection of tunes from the Lester Young ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Perhaps one of the straightest albums that Lorez ever cut – but still pretty darn great! She's got a unique voice that's capable of being fairly smooth and mainstream, yet still manages to hit these wonderful soulful passages that transform any kind of material and makes it her own. That's ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Always-great work from singer Lorez Alexandria – still sounding wonderful, even at this late date! Her presentation's a bit earthier than before, but no less poised than on earlier sessions – with the same sense of space and timing that's always made her one of our favorite jazz ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Includes the albums The Band Swings – Lorez Sings, Singing Songs Everyone Knows, Lorez Alexandria & The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Early In The Morning, and Sing No Sad Songs For Me. (Vocalists) CD
Alexkid —
Mint ... CD Pias, 2003. Used ...
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Much more of a treat then we'd expected – a tasty little set of funky beats and laidback keys – relatively unpretentious overall, with lots of stripped-down moments that create some great atmospheric grooves! There's kind of a cross between 70s electric and 80s soundscape, and guests ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
The last album ever recorded by drummer Rashied Ali – a searing live set from a late European tour, and some of his most striking music from the time! Rashied is really unbridled on the kit – opening up in these long passages that really sum up all the creative inventions that have ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Alice In Chains —
Alive ... CD Columbia, 1990s. Used ...
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Alive —
Call It Jazz ... CD Redwood/Celeste (Japan), 1981. Used ...
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The second album by this excellent all-female San Francisco jazz combo – a live date that's even more cooking than their debut! As before, there's a sweetly breezy style to the record – that hip SF sound of the 70s – with echoes of Braziliana and soul amidst the group's jazzier ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
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 ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Carl Allen —
Testimonial ... CD Atlantic, 1995. Used ...
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With Christian McBride & Reuben Rogers on bass, Mark Whitfield on guitar, Daniel Sadownick on percussion, Anthony Wonsey on piano, Cyrus Chestnut on piano & organ, Vincent Herring on saxophone, Nicholas Payton on trumpet & Kevin Mahogany on vocals. (Jazz) CD
Nicholas Payton on trumpet, Vincent Herring on soprano and alto saxophone, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Dwayne Burno on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Eddie Allen —
R N B ... CD Enja, 1995. Used ...
$6.99
Features Eddie Allen on trumpet, Donald Harrison on alto, Anthony Wonsey on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Marvin "Smitty" Smith on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Ernestine Allen —
Let It Roll ... CD Tru Sound, Early 60s. Used ...
$3.99
Tasty R&B material, recorded on Prestige's short-lived Tru-Sound subsidiary. Ernestine had some earlier fame under the name Anisteen Allen, and this record's got a similar sound to her late 40s work – with lots of smoky vocals, touched by a warm jazz sensibility that gives the material a ... (Soul) read moreCD
Geri Allen on piano and synthesizer – leading a strong group that includes Ornette Coleman on alto sax, Wallace Roney on trumpet, and Cyro Baptista on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Intimate piano work from Geri Allen – a set of solo performances, inspired by the music of Cecil Taylor, McCoy Tyner, and Herbie Hancock! There's definitely strong traces of Tyner and Hancock – given Allen's usually soulful undercurrent – but there's also a heavy dose of Taylor, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Geri Allen —
Gathering ... CD Verve, 1998. Used ...
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Geri Allen on piano, Wallace Roney on trumpet, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Buster Williams on bass, Lenny White on drums, Mino Cinelu on percussion, and others. (Jazz) CD
Way way more than you might guess from an album with Motown in the title – and instead, a set that may well be one of the best we've heard from Geri Allen in years! Yes, the tracks are mostly numbers from the classic years of the famous soul label – but the presentation is quite ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With David McMurray on soprano sax and flute, Racy Biggs on trumpet, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Steve Coleman on alto, and Tani Tabbal on drums. (Jazz) CD
Beautifully sensitive work from pianist Geri Allen – a session cut with a core trio of Ron Carter on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums, but one that sparkles even more from guest contributions by Wallace Roney and Carmen Lundy! Geri's piano is at the forefront of the set – sliding out ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A modern Blue Note classic from pianist Geri Allen – a set that has the younger artist working alongside Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums – for a sound that's completely fantastic throughout! The album's not Allen's first, but it's one that definitely helped her reach the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print original Blue Note pressing. Promo stamp on disc.)
Geri Allen Trio & The Jazzpar 1996 Nonet —
Some Aspects Of Water ... CD Storyville (Denmark), 1996. Used ...
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Beautiful work from pianist Geri Allen – a set that features the musician both with her trio, and with a larger nonet that was put together as part of her winning the 1996 Jazzpar prize – as well as a set that features some great late work from trumpeter Johnny Coles! The first half of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Geri Allen with The Batson Brothers —
Three Pianos For Jimi ... CD Douglas (France), 1998. Used ...
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A really wonderful take on the music of Jimi Hendrix – an all-piano trio headed by Geri Allen, and one that presents Jimi's songs in a wonderful new way! There's a completely different feel to these recordings than any famous Hendrix sides – and Allen really does a great job of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great trio outing from the same group who gave us Segments. Tracks are all originals by members of the group and include "Prayer For Peace", "It Should Have Happened A Long Time Ago", "For Turiya", and "Song For The Whales". (Jazz) CD
Geri Allen, Dave Holland & Jack DeJohnette —
Life Of A Song ... CD Telarc, 2004. Used ...
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Geri Allen on piano, Dave Holland on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. (Jazz) CD
Henry Allen on trumpet and vocals – with Joe Garland on tenor, JC Higginbotham on trombone, Tab Smith on alto, Lawrence Lucie on guitar, Elmer James on bass, and Cozy Cole on drums. Tracks include "Tormented", "Red Sails In The Sunset", "I Found A Dream", and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Music from Fats Waller and His Buddies, Luis Russell And His Orchestra, Walter Pichon, Henry Allen And His Orchestra, Billy Banks And His Orchestra, Spike Hughes And His Negro Orchestra, Horace Henderson And His Orchestra, Benny Morton And His Orchestra, and the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. (Jazz) CD
Includes the songs "Someday Sweetheart", "Sister Kate", "The River's Takin Care Of Me", "Aint'cha Got Music", "Stringin' Along On A Shoe String", "Shadows On The Swanee", "The Day You Came Along", "Jamaica Shout", " ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Jackie Allen —
Love Is Blue ... CD A440 Music Group, 2004. Used ...
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Jackie Allen —
Which? ... CD Naxos, 1999. Used ...
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Features Red Holloway on tenor sax and Gary Foster on alto, plus arrangements by Bill Cunliffe, who plays piano on the record. (Vocalists) CD
JD Allen —
Bloom ... CD Savant, 2014. Used ...
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JD Allen just gets more and more deft with each new release – able to craft these sharp, angular lines on tenor sax that seem to spill effortlessly out of his horn – yet all with this wonderfully spontaneous quality too! Allen's lead is a great match for the album's piano work from ... (Jazz) read moreCD
JD Allen —
Grace ... CD Savant, 2013. Used ...
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Sharp tenor from the great JD Allen – a very striking set that's filled with all original compositions – work that really shows the way that Allen's grown strongly as both a writer and player in recent years! There's a sense of darkness to the record right from the start – a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The title's not a metaphoric one – or at least not entirely so, as this set of original tracks by JD Allen draws strong inspiration from the art of bullfighting – but then also moves on to deeper musings on movement and choice – cast out perfectly by the expert trio on the set! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Please note that radio call letters are written in big font on the booklet cover and CD – priced accordingly.)
JD Allen —
This ... CD Savant, 2023. Used ...
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We're not entirely sure what happened to saxophonist JD Allen in recent years – but he's become an even bolder, more experimental player in his music – really augmenting an already-great legacy of albums with fresh new projects like this! The album continues that darker, more powerful ... (Jazz) read moreCD
John JD Allen, Vincent Bowens, Alex Harding, Aruan Ortiz, Rashaan Cartier & Roman Diaz —
Afro Horn MX ... CD AACE, 2012. Used 2 CDs ...
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John JD Allen and Vincent Bowens on tenor saxophone, Alex Harding on baritone saxophone, Aruan Ortiz on piano, Rashaan Cartier on bass, and Roman Diaz on drums. (Jazz) CD
The title definitely gets it right – as the quintet's an all-star lineup that features Marshall Allen on alto sax, Kidd Jordan on tenor, Hamid Drake on drums, and both Alan Silva and William Parker on bass! The twin basses are really wonderful – and have this deep texture that really ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A gospel singer, but with a great ear for soul – the mighty Rance Allen was one of the key figures to bridge the spiritual and secular worlds in the 70s! This excellent set features Rance Allen gems from his early 70s years at Stax Records – tunes that burn with all of the deep soul ... (Soul) read moreCD
Rance Allen was one of the greatest singers on Stax who never made it during the 70s – probably because he labored in obscurity on Stax's subsidiary Truth label, a gospel imprint where Allen was unjustly stuck because of his roots in the music. Truth is, his work had as much soul as it did ... (Soul) read moreCD