Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Naturally ... CD Daptone, 2005. Used ...
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The long-anticipated second album from Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings is a stunner – undoubtedly stronger than the group's fantastic debut – and a record that not only transcends the late model funk revival genre, but stands on footing as solid as the best hard funky soul of the late ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Soul Time ... CD Daptone, 2011. Used ...
$6.99
Damn damn damn – maybe the funkiest album ever from Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings! The group have always been great, but there's something here that goes even farther than usual – an especially funky snap on the drums at the bottom, even on more laidback tunes – and a stone ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
They might be borrowing her band, but they sure can't dampen her soul – because Sharon Jones is strongly back in action, and sounding funkier and more deeply soulful than ever! Given that Sharon wasn't singing back in the 60s, it's hard to think we'd be calling her the real deal – but ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
The fourth album from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – solidifying what we learned pretty early on from the indomitable soul spirit that is Sharon and her impeccable combo the Dap-Kings – it's that this is not some retro soul revival novelty act, what they are is the greatest active ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
One of the goofiest Christmas albums you'll ever hear! Spike cut this one with his City Slickers in the mid 50s – and it's kind of got the feel of a TV show gone crazy. Many of the songs start out in a sweet mode – often with vocals by a female singer or kids – but then a lot of ... read moreCD
A monster set from Mosaic, encompassing a great batch of Thad Jones' sought after smaller group work from the 50s and 60s! The set includes the hard to get Detroit New York Junction, The Magnificent Thad Jones, and The Magnificent Thad Jones, Vol 3 LPs on Blue Note, Motor City Scene on United ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Genius early work from the legendary Thad Jones – one of his greatest albums ever, and a sublime tribute to his talents on the trumpet! Jones has a groove here that definitely fits in nicely with the title – some of the more contemplative, expressive modes of his native Detroit scene ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Genius early work from the legendary Thad Jones – one of his greatest albums ever, and a sublime tribute to his talents on the trumpet! Jones has a groove here that definitely fits in nicely with the title – some of the more contemplative, expressive modes of his native Detroit scene ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Genius early work from the legendary Thad Jones – one of his greatest albums ever, and a sublime tribute to his talents on the trumpet! Jones has a groove here that definitely fits in nicely with the title – some of the more contemplative, expressive modes of his native Detroit scene ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Please note: This is a special edition of the album produced by Time Life in Spain. The music is the same, but the cover art is slightly different.)
A 60s LP that brings together work that Thad recorded with the Charles Mingus groups of the mid 50s – originally issued on 10" LPs in the 50s, but brought together here in a full LP that combines some excellent tracks! The material is played by 2 small groups – one with Jones, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most wonderfully lyrical records ever cut for Blue Note – and a shimmering early showcase for the genius of trumpeter Thad Jones! Jones is maybe best remembered for his work in bigger groups, but at the start of his career he's a lyrical genius – as you'll hear on this ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still in shrink.)
One of the most wonderfully lyrical records ever cut for Blue Note – and a shimmering early showcase for the genius of trumpeter Thad Jones! Jones is maybe best remembered for his work in bigger groups, but at the start of his career he's a lyrical genius – as you'll hear on this ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most wonderfully lyrical records ever cut for Blue Note – and a shimmering early showcase for the genius of trumpeter Thad Jones! Jones is maybe best remembered for his work in bigger groups, but at the start of his career he's a lyrical genius – as you'll hear on this ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most wonderfully lyrical records ever cut for Blue Note – and a shimmering early showcase for the genius of trumpeter Thad Jones! Jones is maybe best remembered for his work in bigger groups, but at the start of his career he's a lyrical genius – as you'll hear on this ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most wonderfully lyrical records ever cut for Blue Note – and a shimmering early showcase for the genius of trumpeter Thad Jones! Jones is maybe best remembered for his work in bigger groups, but at the start of his career he's a lyrical genius – as you'll hear on this ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Thad Jones —
Motor City Scene ... CD United Artists/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ...
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A rare treasure from Thad Jones – a unique one-off session for United Artists, cut right around the same time as his classic 50s dates for Blue Note! The format is very laidback and open-ended – not really a blowing session, but kind of a relaxed studio outing – one that has ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Thad Jones —
Thad Jones ... CD Debut/OJC, Mid 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
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A 60s LP that brings together work that Thad recorded with the Charles Mingus groups of the mid 50s – originally issued on 10" LPs in the 50s, but brought together here in a full LP that combines some excellent tracks! The material is played by 2 small groups – one with Jones, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Thad Jones & Mel Lewis —
Dedication ... CD Laser Light, Late 60s. Used ...
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Thad Jones and Mel Lewis had one of the hippest bands around – and their best work was sort of an American equivalent to the 60s genius of the Clarke-Boland Big Band. On these classic recordings cut for Solid State, the Jones/Lewis group features a host of excellent players – like ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Thad Jones & Mel Lewis —
Opening Night ... CD BMG/Alan Grant, 1966. Used ...
$2.994.99
A previously unreleased concert by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Big Band – recorded live at the Village Vanguard in New York City. (Jazz) CD
Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Teddy Charles, & Others —
Olio ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ...
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A classic Prestige jam session from the late 50s – one with Thad Jones on trumpet, Frank Wess on tenor and flute, Teddy Charles on vibes, Mal Waldron on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums. Charles is amazing, as he is on all of his Prestige recordings, and he plays with a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Thad Jones, Jimmy Jones, Eddie Jones, Quincy Jones —
Jones Boys ... CD Period/OJC, 1957. Used ...
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Kind of a gimmicky session, but a great one nonetheless! It was Leonard Feather who first thought of rounding up all the "Jones" in jazz he could find, bringing them together for this unique date for the Period label – but fortunately, the quality of the work and strength of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band —
Body & Soul ... CD West Wind, 1978. Used ...
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Tracks include "Don't Get Sassy", "Fingers", "A Child Is Born", "Intimacy Of Blues", and "Body and Soul". (Jazz) CD
The rare second album by the Jongo Trio – a fantastic bossa group who mixed together vocals and keyboards with stunning magic! The trio's approach is similar to that of the more famous Tamba Trio – in that the three members groove on keyboards, bass, and percussion – while also ... (Brazil) read moreCD
The sound of a legend – a raw rocking classic from Janis Joplin – arguably the most perfectly-formed record from her all-too-short run in modern music! There's a focus here that's even sharper than before – and a rising of the funky undercurrents that Janis always had in her ... (Rock) read moreCD
Janis Joplin with Big Brother & The Holding Compan —
Live At Winterland 68 ... CD Columbia, 1968. Used ...
$3.99
Powerful live document of Janis with Big Brother live at Winterland in the spring of '68 – with recordings of their biggest and best-remembered numbers, and ones that didn't get nearly as much play over the years! Truly awesome work, with Janis and the band working their inimitable magic ... (Rock) read moreCD
Clifford Jordan —
Cliff Craft ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ...
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A holy grail from the prime years of Blue Note hardbop – and one of the first records ever recorded by Clifford Jordan, then a fresh young tenor talent, just blown in from Chicago! The album has Jordan working with an all-star lineup that includes Art Farmer on trumpet, Sonny Clark on piano, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Excellent work from Clifford Jordan – far better than the usual Steeplechase session of the time! The vibe here is similar to Jordan's work at the time on the Strata East label – played in a very similar group, with Cedar Walton on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the great lost ones from Blue Note – hard to find in any pressing, and a killer hardbop session from the days when the label could crank them out with a quality unmatched by other labels! Clifford Jordan's leading an unusual group here – a septet, which is a bit of a change from ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the great lost ones from Blue Note – hard to find in any pressing, and a killer hardbop session from the days when the label could crank them out with a quality unmatched by other labels! Clifford Jordan's leading an unusual group here – a septet, which is a bit of a change from ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1996 Japanese pressing.)
Clifford Jordan —
Drink Plenty Water ... CD Strata East/Harvest Song, 1974. New Copy ...
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A totally fantastic record from tenorist Clifford Jordan – maybe his most sophisticated session ever, and an album that was originally intended for release on Strata East in the mid 70s, but which has never seen the light of day before! Here, Jordan expands on the spiritual modes of classics ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Clifford Jordan —
Glass Bead Games ... CD Strata East/Harvest Song, 1974. New Copy ...
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An essential bit of 70s soul jazz – a real standout in both the catalogs of tenorist Clifford Jordan, and the Stata East label! This is one of those few records where every element is perfect, and all players rise together to a new level of expression – and we'd easily rank this one ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Clifford Jordan —
Glass Bead Games ... CD Strata East/Harvest Song, 1974. Used ...
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An essential bit of 70s soul jazz – a real standout in both the catalogs of tenorist Clifford Jordan, and the Stata East label! This is one of those few records where every element is perfect, and all players rise together to a new level of expression – and we'd easily rank this one ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An essential bit of 70s soul jazz – a real standout in both the catalogs of tenorist Clifford Jordan, and the Stata East label! This is one of those few records where every element is perfect, and all players rise together to a new level of expression – and we'd easily rank this one ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Clifford Jordan on tenor saxophone, Cedar Walton on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Titles include "Midnight Waltz", "One For Amos", "Blue Monk", "Highest Mountain", and "John Coltrane". (Jazz) CD
One of the most ambitious albums ever recorded from Clifford Jordan – a totally righteous little effort that was the first installment in the legendary Dolphy Series on the Strata East label! The set has Jordan working with a larger group than usual – an all-star array of players that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
"Starting Time" is a great early 60s session by Jordan – who at the time of the recording, was one of a number of firey young tenor players from Chicago – all of them hard-blowing, with a nice soulful bottom that opened up a bop sound to more moods and emotions – but ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With Charles Davis on alto sax, Benny Powell on trombone, and Dizzy Reece on trumpet. (Jazz) CD
Clifford Jordan —
Royal Ballads ... CD Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1987. Used ...
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Strong tenor work from the mighty Clifford Jordan – in a quartet with Kevin O'Connell on piano, Ed Howard on bass, and Vernell Fournier on drums! (Jazz) CD
Clifford Jordan —
Spellbound ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ...
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Clifford Jordan certainly leaves us Spellbound with this set – playing with an amazing tone that's arguably one of his deepest on record from the early days! The set's got a relaxed, open feel that really points the way towards the growth Jordan would experience in the 70s – and his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing with a cutout through the spine.)
Clifford Jordan —
Spellbound ... CD Riverside (Japan), 1960. Used ...
$16.99
Clifford Jordan certainly leaves us Spellbound with this set – playing with an amazing tone that's arguably one of his deepest on record from the early days! The set's got a relaxed, open feel that really points the way towards the growth Jordan would experience in the 70s – and his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A landmark session that features two of the greatest tenor talents to emerge from the rich Chicago scene of the 50s! Jordan was well-known to jazz fans, or would be within a few years – but Gilmore's rarely heard in this sort of setting, as most of his recording career was spent in the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A landmark session that features two of the greatest tenor talents to emerge from the rich Chicago scene of the 50s! Jordan was well-known to jazz fans, or would be within a few years – but Gilmore's rarely heard in this sort of setting, as most of his recording career was spent in the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really amazing set of work from tenorist Clifford Jordan – a player who first rose to fame in the hardbop scene of the late 50s, but who moved into tremendous new territory with these Strata East recordings of the late 60s and early 70s! Jordan was a Chicago contemporary of players like ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, limited numbered edition – in nice shape!)
With Clifford Jordan on tenor saxophone, Jerome Richardson on alto saxophone, Charles Davis on baritone saxophone, Dizzy Reece on trumpet, Kiane Zawadi on euphonium, Ronnie Mathews on piano, and more! (Jazz) CD
Clifford Jordan with Junior Cook —
Two Tenor Winner ... CD Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1984. Used ...
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Two tenors, indeed – Clifford Jordan and Junior Cook – both sounding great in this date from mature later years! The rhythm section is sweet, too – with Kirk Lightsey on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Eddie Gladden on drums. (Jazz) CD
Clifford Jordan/Richard Davis/James Williams/Ronni —
Four Play ... CD DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ...
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Not the smooth fusion group of the same name, but a tight acoustic quartet with some great tenor from the mighty Clifford Jordan – in a lineup that also includes James Williams on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Ronnie Burrage on drums! Titles include the Jordan originals "Tokyo ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A trio set – with Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass and Billy Hart on drums – and titles that include "Miss Kissed", "Diamond Stud", "Chang A Pace", and "Double Scotch". (Jazz) CD
Duke Jordan on piano joined by Gene Ramey, Percy Heath, Eddie Kahn and Reggie Workman on bass and Lee Abrams, Art Blakey and Art Taylor on drums. (Jazz) CD
A gem of a record from the young Duke Jordan – a set recorded in France, as part of a big postwar effort by the Vogue label – but one that also really captures the fresh, boppish energy that Jordan brought to his work on the US scene at the time! Duke's razor-sharp here – a deft ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Duke Jordan —
Duke's Artistry ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1978. Used ...
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A very cool pairing of talents – the piano of Duke Jordan and the fluegelhorn of Art Farmer – in a quartet with David Friesen on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums! (Jazz) CD
Duke Jordan —
Duke's Delight ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1975. Used ...
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More greatness than usual for Duke Jordan – thanks to the presence of Charlie Rouse on tenor and Richard Williams on trumpet! Titles include "Truth", "Tall Grass", "Sultry Eye", and "Undecided Lady". (Jazz) CD
Quite possibly the greatest album ever cut by pianist Duke Jordan – a seminal force in bop, both for his writing and playing – but an artist who rarely ever got the chance to work as a leader! This session's a prime bit of lost Blue Note – with an unusual and edgey lineup that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Quite possibly the greatest album ever cut by pianist Duke Jordan – a seminal force in bop, both for his writing and playing – but an artist who rarely ever got the chance to work as a leader! This session's a prime bit of lost Blue Note – with an unusual and edgey lineup that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Quite possibly the greatest album ever cut by pianist Duke Jordan – a seminal force in bop, both for his writing and playing – but an artist who rarely ever got the chance to work as a leader! This session's a prime bit of lost Blue Note – with an unusual and edgey lineup that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Quite possibly the greatest album ever cut by pianist Duke Jordan – a seminal force in bop, both for his writing and playing – but an artist who rarely ever got the chance to work as a leader! This session's a prime bit of lost Blue Note – with an unusual and edgey lineup that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Duke Jordan —
Kiss Of Spain ... CD EmArcy/3361 Black (Japan), 1989. Used ...
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Features Duke Jordan on piano, Nobuyoshi Ino on bass, and Masahiko Togashi on drums! Titles include "Kiss Of Spain", "Misty Thursday", "As Time Goes By", and "I Need Your Love". (Jazz) CD
Pianist Duke Jordan takes on the groovy score to the French film Les Liasions Dangereuses – material best known via Art Blakey's original recording with tenorist Barney Wilen – but equally great here in Jordan's lesser-known version! The group here is excellent – with some of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pianist Duke Jordan takes on the groovy score to the French film Les Liasions Dangereuses – material best known via Art Blakey's original recording with tenorist Barney Wilen – but equally great here in Jordan's lesser-known version! The group here is excellent – with some of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Not one for the library in a "please be quiet" sort of way – and instead, a nicely strong-toned set of solo work from the great Duke Jordan – still very much at the top of his talent here in the early 90s! There's a resonance to the piano that's really wonderful – maybe ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A live date with Duke Jordan on piano, Major Holley on bass, and Jake Hanna on drums. Tracks include "Tea For Two/Body & Soul", "Willow Weep For Me", "Satin Doll", "Mountain Ram Blues", "Don't Blame Me", and "Summertime". (Jazz) CD
With Gigi Gryce, Oscar Peterson and Kenny Clarke on the first 4 tracks and Hall Overton, Phil Woods, Teddy Kotick and Nick Stabulas on the back 4. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Jordan Trio —
Eternal Travelers ... CD Meldac (Japan), 1996. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Jesper Lundgaard on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Please note that the booklet and obi have a coffee stain and is priced accordingly.)
Kent Jordan —
Essence ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used ...
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Kidd Jordan, Hamid Drake & William Parker —
Palm Of Soul ... CD Aum Fidelity, 2006. Used ...
$9.99
Kidd Jordan on tenor saxophone, Hamid Drake on drums, tablas, frame drum and voice, and William Parker on bass, guimbri, gongs, bowls and talking drum. (Jazz) CD
Kidd Jordan/Joel Futterman/Alvin Fielder —
Spirits ... CD Silkheart (Switzerland), 2020. Used ...
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A wonderful set, and one that's definitely filled with spirits – most particularly from the tenor of Kidd Jordan, which has all this subtle power behind it, at a level that really gives proof to Jordan's many years on the freer side of the jazz spectrum! The trio here also features Alvin ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A mighty heavy group – paying tribute to the late drummer Alvin Fiedler – working with the kind of fierce improvisation that Fiedler would have really loved! Tenorist Kidd Jordan was a frequent musical partner of Alvin on record – and the group here really recreates some of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Lonnie Jordan —
Affair ... CD Boardwalk/Octave (Japan), 1982. New Copy ...
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There's a keyboard on the cover, but that's only part of the appeal here – as Lonnie Jordan really steps out as a fully-formed soul artist on his own – with this sweet vocal approach that's just right for the 80s-styled grooves on the set! The record's nicely different than some of ... (Soul) read moreCD
A huge 90s album from Montell Jordan – one that formed a big bridge between the worlds of hip hop and R&B, and which has had some surprisingly strong legs in the years after it was first crafted! Plenty of folks blended hip hop elements with soul, but Montell may well have been one of ... (Soul) read moreCD
Ronny Jordan —
Antidote ... CD 4th & Broadway, 1992. Used ...
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A classic bit of London funky guitar from Ronny Jordan – the heir apparent to Grant Green and Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones – and one of the best new players of his generation! The set takes the older funky guitar styles of the 60s soul jazz generation, and fuses it with a 90s nujazz ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Sheila Jordan —
Confirmation ... CD East Wind (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
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One of the hippest 70s albums you could hope to find by Sheila Jordan – originally recorded for the East West label in Japan! The set features Sheila singing with a small group that includes Norman Marnell on tenor, Alan Pasqua on piano, Cameron Brown on bass, and Beaver Harris on drums ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Sheila Jordan —
From The Heart ... CD 32 Jazz, 1980s/Early 90s. Used ...
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Sheila Jordan —
Jazz Child ... CD High Note, 1998. Used ...
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Features the great Sheila Jordan working with a quartet that includes Steve Kuhn on piano, Dave Finck on bass, and Billy Drummond on drums – plus guest vocals from Theo Beckmann on a few tracks too! (Vocalists) CD
One of the only two vocal jazz albums that the Blue Note label recorded back in the day – and a haunting batch of tracks from a young Sheila Jordan! The style here is quite different than that of Jordan's later, more experimental records – and this early session shows her as an ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Sheila Jordan —
Winter Sunshine ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 2008. Used ...
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Sheila Jordan & Arild Andersen —
Sheila ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1977. Used ...
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One of the hippest albums ever recorded by Sheila Jordan – and that's saying a lot, given the strength of her work! The album's a set of spare duets recorded in Oslo with bassist Arild Andersen – in a setting that recalls some of the initial experimental work she'd done with Roswell ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Intimate live date with Sheila Jordan on vocals and Cameron Brown on bass! (Vocalists) CD
Stanley Jordan —
Magic Touch ... CD Blue Note, 1985. Used ...
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A crucial album for the jazz guitar in the 80s – the debut effort of Stanley Jordan, and a set that exploded with a very fresh sound! Jordan has a really unique way of handling his instrument – playing up and down the fret board with both hands – in ways that are often so ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Guitarist Stanley Jordan takes on a set of standards – not just older tunes from the American songbook, but also some gorovy soul and pop numbers as well! Jordan plays solo throughout – in that open, lyrical style that we loved on his debut – and titles include "Sunny", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Stanley Joran on electric guitar, Charlie Moffett on bass, and Kenwood Dennard on drums. Tracks include "Stairway To Heaven", "Lady In My Life", "Autumn Leaves", "Impressions", and "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". (Jazz) CD
A landmark concert from the mid 80s – one held to honor the resurrection of the Blue Note label, featuring a wealth of some of the best players for the label – from the 80s back to the 50s bebop years. This is the last of 4 albums, issued both separately and in a box set format, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Tremendously beautiful work from one of our favorite-ever artists – performing here in a genre unto itself! We've always loved Seu Jorge's own work – the funky samba tunes and mellower guitar work that have made him one of the most exciting talents from Brazil in recent years – ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Theo Jorgensmann/Eckard Koltermann —
Pagine Gialle ... CD Hatology (Switzerland), 1995. Used ...
$6.99
Theo Jorgensmann on clarinet, and Eckard Koltermann on bass clarinet. (Jazz) CD