Fran Warren —
Mood Indigo ... CD MGM (Japan), Early 1950s. Used ...
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An album that collects Fran Warren's early 50s recordings for MGM – most of which are sung strongly in her well-trilled vocal approach! The style here is a key link between 40s and 50s vocalists – sometimes as lush and romantic as in years past, but often turning towards a leaner, more ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Excellent work by Dionne Warwick's soulful sister! Dee Dee is one of the great unsung heroes of 60s soul – and although she cut a fair bit of work back in the day, much of it is yet to be properly reissued. That situation has changed for the better with this excellent set – a 26 track ... (Soul) read moreCD
Dionne Warwick —
At Her Very Best ... CD Pair, Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ...
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The stuff of legend – the complete 7" single output of Dionne Warwick during her early years at Scepter Records – a time when she was transforming the sound of 60s pop, with help from songwriter/maestro Burt Bacharach! In fact, the set's as much of a tribute to Burt's genius as it ... (Soul) read moreCD
The stuff of legend – the complete 7" single output of Dionne Warwick during her early years at Scepter Records – a time when she was transforming the sound of 60s pop, with help from songwriter/maestro Burt Bacharach! In fact, the set's as much of a tribute to Burt's genius as it ... (Soul) read moreCD
A huge run of music from the legendary Dionne Warwick – all of it very different than her early work with Burt Bacharach, and brought together as a strong testament to her ability to change and grow over the years! Although Dionne started as a sweeter singer in the 60s, and had a few great ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes 24 tracks – all but one written by Burt Bacharach – including "Reach Out For Me", "Another Night", "Windows Of The World", "This Empty Place", "Walk On By", "Promises, Promises", "Tranes And Boats And Planes" ... (Soul) read moreCD
Dionne Warwick steps out strongly with some great production help from Luther Vandross – who gives the lady a groove that's possibly even tighter than on her other Arista albums, really shaking off some of her more familiar modes, and going for a powerful 80s sound. There's still some good ... (Soul) read moreCD
An incredible run of music from Dionne Warwick – and a set of work that's very different than the Burt Bacharach material from the 60s, which his how most people know Dionne! These tracks are nicely different, and mark Warwick as a hell of a soul singer in the best 70s tradition – ... (Soul) read moreCD
A classic early album for Ze Records, like other sets on Ze at the time a brilliant blend of funk, punk, rock, and soul – done with a post-P Funk approach to the grooves that puts plenty of bass on the bottoms, and which also flows lots of other interesting instrumentation into the grooves to ... (Soul) read moreCD
Wasafiri —
Klearlight ... CD Eastwood Music Group, 2022. New Copy ...
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The spacey image on the cover gives part of the picture of the wound of Wasafiri here – cosmic fusion with a really soaring vibe at most moments – but there's also some warmer, more intimate moments too – times when the more full-on rhythms kick back slightly, and let the group's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Martha Wash —
Carry On ... CD RCA, 1992. Used ...
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Baby Washington had one of the best soul voices of the late 60s, with a sweet little girl style that was never cloying, but always kind of innocent and pretty. This CD's a reissue of her classic sides for Sue – and it includes, of course, her classic "That's How Heartaches Are Made" ... (Soul) read moreCD
Dinah's in a perfect setting here – one that gets more jazz out of her style than other records at the time! The "after hours" setting has Dinah singing with a relaxed jazz combo – one that features Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Paul Quinichette on tenor, Clark Terry on trumpet, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Dinah Washington —
Compact Jazz ... CD Mercury, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
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Loads of classics – 16 tracks, including "This Bitter Earth", "What A Difference A Day Makes", "Easy Living", "Keepin Out Of Mischief Now", "Manhattan", "Make Me A Present Of You", "I Remember Clifford", "Unforgettable& ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
53 tracks across 3 discs! Includes "Raindrops", " Big Long Slidin' Thing", "If It's the Last Thing I Do" (as of pressing) only released as singles. (Vocalists) CD
Dinah Washington only recorded for Roulette Records for two years, but during that time she cut some of her most fantastic, most mature work on record – all included here, along with some unissued tracks too! The set features work that originally appeared on the albums Stranger On Earth, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Dinah Washington —
Dinah Jams ... CD EmArcy/Phonogram, 1954. Used ...
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One of the best jazz-based sessions recorded by Dinah Washington in the 50s – appropriately titled Dinah Jams, which is a pretty good reference to the feeling of the set! The sessions were recorded in a relatively relaxed, intimate feel – not necessarily as unbridled as a true jam ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Tracks include "Show Time", "Trouble In Mind", "Bad Luck", "Salty Papa Blues", "Since I Fell For You", "Time Out For Tears", and "Trouble In The Lowlands" – 16 tracks total. (Vocalists) CD
Excellent small group jazz work from Dinah – of the sort that's often quite tough to find on vinyl, and which represents some of her best work of all time! The album's got a good group of Mercury jazz players – like Clark Terry, Paul Quinichette, Cecil Payne, Wynton Kelly, and Jimmy ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Dinah Washington —
Mellow Mama ... CD Apollo/Delmark, 1945. New Copy ...
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A very early chapter in the career of the great Dinah Washington – a series of sessions she cut for Apollo Records in the mid 50s, right before she would soon rise to fame on Mercury – and material that's every bit as interesting for the players involved as it is for Dinah's vocals ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
One of the most important records in the career of Dinah Washington – even if only for the hit title track! The work here has Dinah elevating yet again – way past the R&B of her roots, and the jazz of a few years later – into a territory that definitely earns her the title of ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Great work from the second chapter of Grover Washington's career – his post-Kudu run over at Elektra Records! The work here's a bit tighter than the Kudu sides, but still pretty great overall – thanks to that key Washington approach to a solo – a sense of space and soul that few ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Grover Washington Jr —
At His Best ... CD Motown, 1970s. Used ...
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Includes the songs "It Feels So Good", "Mister Magic", "Do Dat", "Sunner Song"., "A Secret Place", "Ain't No Sunshine", and "Masterpiece". (Jazz) CD
Sweet funky jazz from Grover Washington – an early standout session from his classic years on Kudu Records, put together with hip arrangements from the mighty Bob James! The record's got the same spacious sense of grooving as James' first few for CTI – a style that's funky fusion, but ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A totally great Grover Washington record – and with 25 years behind us, we really now realize how fantastic all the early Kudu sessions really were! The record was recorded live at the Bijou, and is spread out with lots of room for tasty open-ended solos by Grover and the group. Includes ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pure dark magic from Grover Washington – a record that was a megahit back in the 70s, but which still sounds amazing many decades later! There's a sound here that's completely sublime – and the album is to Grover's career what the first 2 CTI sets by Bob James were to his – a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Take Five (Take Another Five)", "Sacred Kind Of Love", "Only For You (Siempre Para Ti Sere)", "Please Send Me Someone To Love", "Strawberry Moon", "Summer Nights", "Heat Index", "Near Exit", "Blu ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Still sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Reed Seed ... CD Motown/Verve, 1978. Used ...
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A smoothed out late 70s set from Grover Washington Jr – a fairly slick affair of soul jazz – really honing in on the melodic soulful side of his sound for this one that balances a more crossover ready sound with spacier touches! The record features one a pop jazz take on "Just The ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "A Secret Place", "Dolphin Dance", "Not Yet", "Love Makes It Better", "No ears, In The End", "All The King's Horses", "Where Is The Love", "Body And Soul (Montage)", "Lean On Me", "Lover ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the richest albums from the Kudu years of Grover Washington – a double-length set that shows the full range of his soul and imagination! The album was done in collaboration with Bob James – who arranged and conducted all tracks, and also plays keyboards on the date – and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Bouncy soul from Grover Washington – a set that returns to his earlier roots in a space between soulful fusion and R&B! The slinky Washington soprano sax gets plenty of space in this set – blown with those seductive notes that always made Grover one of the most distinctive players ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Winelight ... CD Elektra (Japan), 1980. Used ...
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A smooth smooth classic from Grover Washington Jr – a set that has a classy image on the cover, and a classic groove within – a completely sublime blend of jazz, soul, and funk, all given the sort of masterful finish that you might have found on the best records by The Crusaders at the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kamasi Washington —
Epic (3CD set) ... CD Brainfeeder, 2015. Used 3 CDs ...
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A modern day spiritual jazz treasure – completely wonderful all the way through, and a set you might well file proudly next to your classics from John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders! The record's as epic as it promises in the title – a three volume journey in jazz, headed by tenorist ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kamasi Washington opens the door to a bit more collaboration here – while also really managing to stay true to the vision that he's given us on his previous instant-classic albums! In just a short span of time, Kamasi has become a saxophone voice for a generation – linking past ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pure fantasticness from the great Kamasi Washington – a set that's much more compact than his sprawling Epic, but which has an equally wonderful vibe overall! The album features material that Washington performed at the Whitney Biennial – to accompany paintings by his sister – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Truly tremendous work from saxophonist Kamasi Washington – a set that may well even blow away his groundbreaking Epic album – given the scope of soul and spirit in the music! As with the previous project, this one's double-length, but maybe feels even more fitted to the mode – as ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Salim Washington & RBA with Joe Bonner —
Love In Exile ... CD Accurate, 1997. Used ...
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An overlooked gem from saxophonist Salim Washington – a great little album recorded in Boston during the 90s, but filled with the same sense of soulful expression as albums on Strata East from 20 years before! The group's a large one here – with trombone from Frank Lacy, alto from ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Tyrone Washington —
Natural Essence ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1967. New Copy ...
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A rare and unusual chapter in mid 60s Blue Note – the debut of tenorist Tyrone Washington, an up-and-coming talent from the hip New Jersey scene of the time! Washington's name may not have lasted long in the jazz annals, but at this important point in his career, he's working with a young ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Tyrone Washington —
Roots ... CD Perception/Octave (Japan), 1973. New Copy ...
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A wonderful bit of spiritual soul jazz from a barely-recorded saxophonist – one known for a rare debut album on Blue Note! This sweet little record was recorded out of the same energy that produced Larry Young's Lawrence of Newark LP for Perception Records, and it's a strange session by ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Walter Wolfman Washington —
Wolf Tracks ... CD Rounder, 1986. Used ...
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Titles include "You Got Me Worried", "Without You", "Can I Change My Mind", "I'm Tiptoeing Through", "Are You The Lady", and "It Was Fun While It Lasted". (Blues) CD
Marcin Wasilewski —
January ... CD ECM, 2007. Used ...
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Features Marcin Wasilewski on piano, with Slawomir Kurkiewicz on bass and Michal Miskiewicz on drums. (Jazz) CD
Rob Wasserman —
Trios ... CD MCA/GRP, 1994. Used ...
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Featured guests include Brian Wilson, Elvis Costello, Marc Ribot, Bruce Hornsby, Branford Marsalis, Jerry Garcia, Willie Dixon, and Neil Young! (Jazz) CD
Unpublished works by Woody Guthrie, set to music by bassist Rob Wasserman, performed by Van Dyke Parks, Lou Reed, Studs Terkel, Ani DiFranco, Jackson Browne, Pete Seeger, Tom Morello, Kurt Elling, and others. (Rock) CD
Mark Wastell —
Vibra 1 ... CD wmo/r (Spain), 2005. Used ...
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Features a single, 23 minute piece for solo tam tam. (Out Sound) CD
Kazumi Watanabe —
Infinite (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Far East/Universal (Japan), 1971. New Copy ...
About April 15, 2024 (delayed)
The first album recorded by Kazumi Watanabe, the Japanese guitarist whose firey style would go onto play a big part in the growth of that country's jazz scene during the 70s! This album's quite different from the later smoother work from Kaz – a pretty intense set, and it features Watanabe ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Part of the Japanese Jazz Revisited series – SHM-CD pressing!)
Kazumi Watanabe —
Mobo Club ... CD Gramavision, 1984. Used ...
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With Abraham Laboriel on bass, Paul Jackson Jr on guitar, Hubert Laws on flute, Carlos Vega on drums, Paulinho Da Costa on percussion, and George Duke on synthesizer. (Jazz) CD
One of Sadao Watanbe's excellent late 60s bossa albums – beautifully rich, but mellow readings of bossa nova numbers – in a way that takes music that had already been introduced to Japan a few years earlier, and gives it even wider exposure with Sadao's wonderfully soulful, jazz-based ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print – and includes insert. In a cool textured gatefold cover – like the original album!)
Sadao Watanabe —
Come Today ... CD Victor (Japan), 2013. Used ...
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Excellent small group work from Sadao Watanabe – easily one of the best Japanese reed players of the past 50 years – still sounding great here on a recent acoustic session! Watanabe plays alto throughout – a definite preferred horn of late – and stretches out in these ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Beautiful bossa nova from 60s Japan – groundbreaking work from the young Sadao Watanabe! Like one of his obvious influences, Stan Getz, Watanabe had a great role in bringing the bossa nova out of Brazil – taking a music that had already been introduced to Japan a few years before, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2018 Japanese pressing in a textured gatefold cover, just like the original LP!)
Sadao Watanabe —
Pamoja ... CD East Wind/Universal (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
$10.9914.99About May 29, 2024
Later than Sadao Watanabe's classic period, but a great album with some really wonderful moments! The set was recorded live in Tokyo in 1975, and it features Watanabe working with a group that includes Isao Suzuki on bass, Yshiaki Masuo on guitar, and Takehiro Honda on piano. The four tracks are ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great back-to-basics set for Sadao Watanabe – a live date that almost echoes the spirit of one of his youthful Columbia sessions in Japan! The group features James Williams on piano, Charnett Moffett on bass, and Jeff Waits on drums – and Sadao blows alto on titles that include " ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Sadao Watanabe —
Recital ... CD East Wind/Universal (Japan), 1976. New Copy ...
$10.9914.99About May 29, 2024
A great live set from Sadao Watanabe – one that shows the wealth of influences he'd been drawing on, from post-Coltrane spirituality, to African-oriented rhythms, to a slight bit of funk! The group's great – with Watanabe on flute, alto, and soprano sax, Takehiro Honda on Fender Rhodes ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Is that barock or baroque? Whatever the case, the album's a pretty darn groovy affair – twin flutes from Sadao Watanabe and Akira Miyazawa – two of Japan's best reedmen at the end of the 60s – working here with some sweet arrangements that mix classical roots with mod ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Sadao Watanabe with The Great Jazz Trio —
I'm Old Fashioned ... CD East Wind (Japan), 1976. New Copy ...
$10.9914.99About May 29, 2024
A surprising title – given that Sadao Watanabe was really stretching out a lot in the early 70s – but a fitting one too, as the set's a nice back-to-basics date from the amazing Japanese saxophonist! Sadao's working here with the Great Jazz Trio of Hank Jones on piano, Ron Carter on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Part of the East Wind Masters Collection 1000!)
Sadao Watanabe, Terumasa Hino, & Others —
My Wonderful Life ... CD Ratspack (Japan), New Copy ...
$24.9929.99About April 20, 2024 (delayed)
Nick Waterhouse —
Holly ... CD Innovative Leisure, 2014. Used ...
$4.996.99
Damn deep grooves from Nick Waterhouse – a singer we've always liked a lot, and one who really seems to sharpen his edge here with some great elements from older R&B! Nick's already proved himself to be one heck of a soulful vocalist – and this time around he picks up more grit ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Monty Waters —
Black Cat ... CD Why Not/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
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One of the only records ever recorded as a leader by alto player Monty Waters – a hip New York altoist who's appeared on records with Joe Lee Wilson, but rarely got the chance to lead a group on his own. This Japanese-only set from 1975 features Waters working with a quartet that includes ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A unique mid 60s Chess session from Muddy Waters – one with a very different feel than usual, and a good dose of soul too! As you might guess from the title, Muddy gets some full backings on this set – not exactly a large brass section, but a set of Chicago soul-styled backings handled ... (Blues) read moreCD
Muddy Waters can't get no grinding – but that's hardly a problem, given the strength of this sweet early 70s set! The album marks Muddy's return to more basic Chicago blues after his funky electric period on Chess – but the set's still got some of the trippier touches of a few years ... (Blues) read moreCD
Muddy Waters —
Chess Box (3CD set) ... CD Chess, Late 40s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ...
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Classic Muddy Waters on Chess Records – 72 tracks in all, including 10 previously unissued tracks! (Blues) CD
A really fantastic chapter in the career of the great Muddy Waters – a set that was initially dismissed as "inauthentic", but which has gone on to much-deserved fame over the years! Part of the genius here is the great Charles Stepney – that hip Chicago arranger who did so ... (Blues) read moreCD
One of the biggest albums of Muddy Waters' career – a key crossover effort that has Waters as the "father" working with "sons" Paul Butterfield and Michael Bloomfield! The style here is still quite rootsy overall – and the double-length session features one album ... (Blues) read moreCD
One of the biggest albums of Muddy Waters' career – a key crossover effort that has Waters as the "father" working with "sons" Paul Butterfield and Michael Bloomfield! The style here is still quite rootsy overall – and the double-length session features one album ... (Blues) read moreCD
(2001 remastered edition with lots of bonus tracks! Barcode has a cutout hole, case has a clear promo sticker.)
A seminal album by Muddy – recorded in a style that's rootsier, and more down to earth than a lot of his other Chess sides! Muddy's playing acoustic guitar, and the group features Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, and Clifton James. The sound is really spare, evocative, and true – the album ... (Blues) read moreCD
(Out of print gold CD pressing from Mobile Fidelity.)
A seminal album by Muddy – recorded in a style that's rootsier, and more down to earth than a lot of his other Chess sides! Muddy's playing acoustic guitar, and the group features Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, and Clifton James. The sound is really spare, evocative, and true – the album ... (Blues) read moreCD
Muddy Waters —
Gold Collection ... CD Digital Dejavu (Italy), 1950s/1960s. Used ...
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Produced by Johnny Winter – with cuts that include "The Blues Had A Baby & They Named It Rock & Roll #2", "Little Girl", "Deep Down In Florida", "Jealous Hearted Man", and "Mannish Boy". (Blues) CD
Produced by Johnny Winter – with cuts that include "The Blues Had A Baby & They Named It Rock & Roll #2", "Little Girl", "Deep Down In Florida", "Jealous Hearted Man", and "Mannish Boy". (Blues) CD
(2004 remastered edition. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Titles include "Train Fare Blues", "Louisiana Blues", "Still A Fool", "Mannish Boy", "Rollin' Stone", "Honey Bee", "Standing Around Crying", and more – 20 tracks total. (Blues) CD