Oliver Nelson's follow-up to his classic Blues & The Abstract Truth session for Impulse – and like that one, a tremendous little album – filled with deep tones and wonderful colors in sound! The group here's a bit larger than before – an ensemble that includes Phil Woods on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange and black label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has light wear.)
Very groovy stuff! Although the bulk of the material on this album is "pops meet jazz", in the hands of Oliver Nelson, it's transformed into something wonderful – with just the right blend of jazz to keep things lively. The arrangements have a nice off-kilter sound that works well ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the most open-ended and laidback records ever from Oliver Nelson – a set that gets away from the tighter arrangements of other albums, and really lets you concentrate on his saxophone work! The album's got a really wonderful feel throughout – easygoing and soulful, with work by ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most open-ended and laidback records ever from Oliver Nelson – a set that gets away from the tighter arrangements of other albums, and really lets you concentrate on his saxophone work! The album's got a really wonderful feel throughout – easygoing and soulful, with work by ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Oliver Nelson —
Skull Session ... LP Flying Dutchman, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A fantastic transformation of the Oliver Nelson sound of the 60s – a large ensemble record that takes all the soul of his earlier groove, and reworks it with a more electric vibe for the 70s! Nelson's at the height of his powers here – working brilliantly as a leader and arranger, to ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the most impressive albums ever from arranger Oliver Nelson – a set that really shows the full depth of his mighty talents! Side one features Nelson working with a larger orchestra – similar to the kind of ensemble he arranged for other artists in the 60s, but handled here with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Oliver Nelson —
Sound Pieces ... LP Impulse, 1966. Very Good Gatefold ...
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One of the most impressive albums ever from arranger Oliver Nelson – a set that really shows the full depth of his mighty talents! Side one features Nelson working with a larger orchestra – similar to the kind of ensemble he arranged for other artists in the 60s, but handled here with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson —
Stolen Moments ... CD East Wind/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
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One of the last sessions Oliver Nelson ever recorded – a genius batch of work recorded for the Japanese East Wind label, and maybe one of his greatest albums ever! The set's a wonderful link between the sophisticated large group sounds that Nelson did for Impulse Records in the 60s, and some ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Oliver Nelson —
Stolen Moments ... CD East Wind/Universal (Japan), 1975. Used ...
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One of the last sessions Oliver Nelson ever recorded – a genius batch of work recorded for the Japanese East Wind label, and maybe one of his greatest albums ever! The set's a wonderful link between the sophisticated large group sounds that Nelson did for Impulse Records in the 60s, and some ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2015 Japanese pressing.)
Oliver Nelson —
Swiss Suite ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1971. New Copy ...
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A killer set of searing soulful spiritual material from Oliver Nelson – and one of his best albums of the 70s! There's hardly anything "Swiss" in the music – save for the fact that it was recorded at the Montreux Jazz Fest – as the large ensemble recording has Nelson at ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A very cool package – one that brings together a classic album, plus another disc of even more rare material! LP 1 features Blues & The Abstract Truth – one of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really standout score from Oliver Nelson – a set that's got some of his groovier touches at times, but also features some pretty great straighter scoring as well! The record really shows Nelson stepping out from his older role as a strictly jazz-based arranger – and although there ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy —
Straight Ahead ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ...
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A great little small group session by Nelson – one that has him working in a quintet with Eric Dolphy, one that shows that Nelson could be a strongly modernist player when he wanted to be! Dolphy plays alto, bass clarinet, and flute – and Nelson's tone is appropriately biting to match ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy —
Straight Ahead ... LP New Jazz/Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
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A great little small group session by Nelson – one that has him working in a quintet with Eric Dolphy, one that shows that Nelson could be a strongly modernist player when he wanted to be! Dolphy plays alto, bass clarinet, and flute – and Nelson's tone is appropriately biting to match ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson with Johnny Hammond & Lem Winchest —
Taking Care Of Business ... CD New Jazz/Prestige/OJC, Early 60s. Used ...
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Oliver Nelson is definitely taking care of business here – thanks to some key help from the great Lem Winchester on vibes, and a young Johnny Hammond Smith on organ! The pair bring a mighty deep groove to the record – which gives Nelson a chance to show off some of the deeper tones on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A unique little outing for Oliver Nelson – one that breaks him out of the familiar territory of the studio, and puts him in a much more spontaneous live setting! Nelson's playing soprano sax on the album – using the instrument in an edgey way that has echoes of Coltrane, yet which also ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear, a trace of a sticker, and a small center split on the bottom seam.)
Oliver Nelson/King Curtis/Jimmy Forrest —
Soul Battle ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good+ ...
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This is the kind of battle we like to see! Three heavy tenors – Nelson, King, and Jimmy Forrest – come head to head in a relaxed set of tunes cut in that Prestige blowing session mode, but tweaked with a bit more tightness, in the style of some of the label's emerging soul jazz sides ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
This is the kind of battle we like to see! Three heavy tenors – Nelson, King, and Jimmy Forrest – come head to head in a relaxed set of tunes cut in that Prestige blowing session mode, but tweaked with a bit more tightness, in the style of some of the label's emerging soul jazz sides ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Rick Nelson —
Greatest Hits ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
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20 tracks total including "Stood Up", "I'm Walkin'", "Just A Little Too Much", "Fools Rush In", "Travelin' Man", "Hello Mary Lou", and "Teenage Idol". (Rock) CD
Sandy Nelson —
Drums A Go Go ... CD Imperial/Sundazed, 1965. New Copy ...
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Drums galore from the great Sandy Nelson – an artist who was one of the most hard-burning talents on the kit, back in the day – with a propulsive quality that makes a record like this take off right from the very first note! As with so many of Sandy's instrumental classics from back ... (Rock) read moreCD
Drums galore from the great Sandy Nelson – an artist who was one of the most hard-burning talents on the kit, back in the day – with a propulsive quality that makes a record like this take off right from the very first note! As with so many of Sandy's instrumental classics from back ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A gentler sort of session from vibist Steve Nelson – one that doesn't have some of the edges of his earlier work, but which still comes off quite nicely! Nelson's working here in a broad palette of tones and sounds – using the vibes with an approach that seems to ring out afresh on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Steve Nelson Quartet —
Communications ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1990. Used ...
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Steve Nelson on vibraphone, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Tony Reedus on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through booklet and small promotional sticker on booklet and CD.)
Titles include "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight", "Sweet Soul Music", "Joabim", "Looking For A Sign", "Going To Tennessee", "We Just Can't Make It Anymore", and "Same Old Blues". (Rock) CD
A classic from Willie Nelson – from that point when he was really finding his way, and opening up to new sounds at Columbia Records! Production is by the great Chips Moman, who brings in the right soulful touches – and tunes include "Always On My Mind", "Do Right Woman ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Incredible early work from Willie Nelson – quite different from his outlaw material of the 70s, but equally compelling in its own sort of way! As you'd guess from the title and cover, the set came out at a time when Willie was a real up-and-coming songwriting in country music – ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willie Nelson —
Angel Eyes ... LP Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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With Jackie King on guitar. (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing, with obi and insert. Cover has a promo sticker in back.)
An album that wasn't much of a success when released, yet one that really helped define a new era in the sound of Willie Nelson – one that's both as introspective as the concept albums he would soon issue on Columbia, and which also maybe has a bit of the Austin underground creeping into his ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
Willie Nelson —
Phases & Stages ... LP Atlantic, 1974. New Copy (reissue)...
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An album that wasn't much of a success when released, yet one that really helped define a new era in the sound of Willie Nelson – one that's both as introspective as the concept albums he would soon issue on Columbia, and which also maybe has a bit of the Austin underground creeping into his ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An album that wasn't much of a success when released, yet one that really helped define a new era in the sound of Willie Nelson – one that's both as introspective as the concept albums he would soon issue on Columbia, and which also maybe has a bit of the Austin underground creeping into his ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of two unique albums from Willie Nelson – recorded during a brief time when Atlantic Records was dabbling in country, and called on Willie and gave him the freedom to work in a way he wasn't able to do while at RCA! This material's almost a lost chapter in Willie's career – ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
One of two unique albums from Willie Nelson – recorded during a brief time when Atlantic Records was dabbling in country, and called on Willie and gave him the freedom to work in a way he wasn't able to do while at RCA! This material's almost a lost chapter in Willie's career – ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willie Nelson —
Spirit ... CD Island, 1996. Used ...
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One of Willie Nelson's best albums of the later years – a sparer effort, with a 4 piece band and a ton of Willie's raw, classical and Spanish influnced guitar playing that he does some charmingly on stage over the years, but doesn't often come through in the studio. Includes "Matador" ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
Willie Nelson —
Stardust ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good ...
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One of Willie Nelson's real classics for Columbia Records – a concept album that follows off some of his important mid 70s projects – much more unified overall than some of his other records from the time, and carefully put together down in Spicewood, Texas! Johnny Gimble plays fiddle ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willie Nelson —
Troublemaker ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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Willie Nelson & Ray Price —
San Antonio Rose ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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A genius album – Willie Nelson returns to his early Texas roots, and makes Ray Price sound better than he has in years! The match is no surprise, given that Willie wrote a few big hits for Ray before his own star shone brightly – and the album features these fantastic remakes, done in ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Recorded in Austin, with great work by Buddy Cannon – and a great mix of older Willie Nelson songs and standards, redone in a very unique way! (Folk/Country) CD
Willie Nelson with Waylon Jennings —
Take It To The Limit ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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A classic meeting of these two 70s Texas outlaws – with tracks that include "Old Friends", "Why Baby Why", "Take It To The Limit", "No Love At All", "Why Do I Have To Choose", and "Would You Lay With Me In A Field Of Stone". ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willie Nelson/Bob Wills/Asleep At The Wheel/Freddie Fender —
Texas Country ... LP United Artists, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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A side each by these unique artists who recorded for Liberty and United Artists! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
A wonderful blend of spoken word and jazz – contemporary, but put together with the strength of similar records from the 70s – those secret texts of knowledge that often used to be sold as much in bookstores as in the record racks! AK Toney and Jasik provide the spoken passages, set to ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chitra Neogy —
Perfumed Garden ... CD Pulsar/Modern Harmonic, Late 60s. New Copy ...
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A tantric sensual masterpiece, served up with sitar musical backings from the great Jim Sullivan – and a set that's maybe one of the strangest albums to come out of that late 60s psychedelic moment when record labels were really willing to take chances on unusual material like this! Chitra ... (Global Grooves) read moreCD
A tantric sensual masterpiece, served up with sitar musical backings from the great Jim Sullivan – and a set that's maybe one of the strangest albums to come out of that late 60s psychedelic moment when record labels were really willing to take chances on unusual material like this! Chitra ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Neon Pearl —
Neon Pearl ... CD Acme Gramophone/Lion, 1967. New Copy ...
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Laidback psychedelia from this hip British trio – a group that was something of a placeholder in between Peter Dunton's work in The Flies and Please – but which are plenty darn great on their own! Most of the tunes here have a style that's spare and melodic amidst the fuzz – a ... (Rock) read moreCD
The second sublime album from Neon Philharmonic – and one that seems to go even deeper than the first in its blend of ambitious musical themes and mature lyrical ideas! The presentation here is even more symphonic than on the first record – but at a level that's never soppy or sleepy ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Clones, Pharell & Hugo unveil a bigger picture of their Star Trak roster and more, including Pharrell's hit "Frontin'" w/Jay Z, Kelis with Nas on "Popular Thug", Busta Rhymes "Light you're a$$ On Fire", NERD's "Loser", "The Don Of Dons" by ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
With Clones, Pharell & Hugo unveil a bigger picture of their Star Trak roster and more, including Pharrell's hit "Frontin'" w/Jay Z, Kelis with husband Nas on "Popular Thug", Busta Rhymes "Light Your A$$ On Fire", NERD's "Loser", "The Don Of ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
A sweetly soulful set from the Aloha soul scene of the late 70s – a record that features plenty of warm trombone work from Ira Nepus, mixed with some R&B-styled backings – all at a level that's a fair bit like the best US work of Raul DeSouza at the time! The blend of jazz and soul ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Neptunes' first release as NERD! The music and verses are completely different from their big hits productions for others in the early 00. All these years later, we're still not sure what they're up to here – are they serious and making music they love or thumbing their noses at the ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Maybe the strongest statement so far as a leader by Javier Nero – a larger group recording that really bristles with energy – full of all sorts of fantastic twists and turns amidst a set of original compositions by Nero, all every bit as soulful as you might guess from the album's title! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Maybe the strongest statement so far as a leader by Javier Nero – a larger group recording that really bristles with energy – full of all sorts of fantastic twists and turns amidst a set of original compositions by Nero, all every bit as soulful as you might guess from the album's title! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
2nd pressing of one of the most obscure sessions for the legendary Mode label – a one-off date by The Bernie Nerow Trio – a group that was actually led by pianist Peter Nero, working on the original album under a "nom de date", but billed here on the 2nd pressing with full ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A totally excellent album! Sure, Peter Nero could be one of the sleepier piano players of the 60s – but on this little gem, he's playing moog, and it sounds great! Nero's taking moog to the sweet soundtrack groovers "Midnight Cowboy" and "The Windmills Of Your Mind" ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
To those in the know, Mike Nesmith has always been way more than a Monkee – a genius at business, a sensitive songwriter, and a guy who's had a hand in so many key moments in music and culture – even if he doesn't always take credit for his work! That understated quality has always ... (Books) read moreBook