One of the first truly important records from Don Cherry as a leader – and an amazingly well-crafted session that brings together ideas from his early years with Ornette, and expands them with some of the freedoms he was learning from the European scene! The record boasts a format and lineup ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Easily one of the most powerful albums ever cut by Don Cherry – a searing set of tracks done for Blue Note in the late 60s – and featuring some tremendous tenor work by Pharoah Sanders! There's a tightness and level of energy here that surpasses even Cherry's other excellent Blue Note ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Sealed 2005 Connoisseur pressing. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Don Cherry/Dewey Redman/Ed Blackwell/Charlie Haden —
Old & New Dreams ... CD ECM, 1977. Used ...
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The first album from this key group of Ornette Coleman alums – an all-star combo that features work from Don Cherry on pocket trumpet, Dewey Redman on tenor, Charlie Haden on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums! The sound here is quite Ornette-inspired at times – with a definite late 70s ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Don Cherry/Dewey Redman/Ed Blackwell/Charlie Haden —
Old & New Dreams (Black Saint) ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1977. Used ...
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The first album from this key group of Ornette Coleman alums – an all-star combo that features work from Don Cherry on pocket trumpet, Dewey Redman on tenor, Charlie Haden on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums! The sound here is quite Ornette-inspired at times – with a definite late 70s ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, pre-barcode pressing.)
Don Cherry/Krzysztof Penderecki —
Actions ... CD Actions, 1971. Used ...
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One of the most successful jazz-meets-modern classical albums we've ever heard – thanks largely to the supreme talents of Don Cherry! Cherry leads the large New Eternal Rhythm Orchestra – which includes a large lineup of European free jazz musicians, with Peter Brotzmann, Tomasz Stanko ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Don Cherry/Nana Vasconcelos/Collin Walcott —
Codona Trilogy (3CD set) ... CD ECM (Germany), 1978/1980/1982. Used 3 CDs ...
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Three groundbreaking albums from this ethereal ECM ensemble – a very hip trio that features Don Cherry, Nana Vasconcelos, and Collin Wolcott – all coming together in a beautiful blend of jazz, world music, and a touch of ECM atmospherics! The instrumentation is quite compelling with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Neneh Cherry —
Blank Project ... CD Smalltown Supersound (Sweden), 2014. Used ...
$7.99
Some of the most striking work we've heard from Neneh Cherry in years – and a great follow-up to her previous project with The Thing! This set has Neneh working with producer Kieran Hebden – who returns Cherry to the offbeat, arty sound of her early years on the British scene – ... (Soul) read moreCD
Neneh Cherry —
Homebrew ... CD Virgin, 1992. Used ...
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Vic Chesnutt —
Little ... CD Texas Hotel, 1990. Used ...
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Vic Chesnutt's debut, produced by Vic fan and champion Michael Stipe of REM, who smartly puts Vic's distinctive drawl and unvarnished guitar strumming front-and-center! His voice and these songs might not be conventionally pretty, but they sure are beautiful in their one-of-a-kind, uncompromising ... (Rock) read moreCD
A solo piano album – tracks include "Over My Head", "Jesus Loves Me", "Walk With Me Jesus", "Holy, Holy, Holy", "Blessed Quietness", and "We Three Kings". (Jazz) CD
Features Cyrus Chestnut on piano, James Carter on alto, Ron Carter on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums – with guest work from Joe Lovano on tenor, plus vocals from Anita Baker! (Jazz) CD
The warm sound of Cyrus Chestnut's piano balances beautifully with the bass of Curtis Lundy and drums of Victor Lewis – very familiar musical partners who really make the session sparkle! Chestnut's got a great sense of melody throughout, but also finds a way to make the left side of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Cyrus Chestnut on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. Tracks include "Blues For Nita", "Elegie", "Brazilian Flower", and "Tenderly". (Jazz) CD
A great collection of tracks that features many hard to find tracks from the early days. Tracks include "Oh Girl", "Let Me Be The Man My Daddy Was", "I Found Sunshine", "24 Hours Of Sadness", "Give It Away", "Coldest Days Of My Life", ... (Soul) read moreCD
Much later than classic vintage for Chic, but still pretty darn great – and a record that was relatively overlooked at the time! The style here steps off strongly from the Chic sound of the early 80s – and the team of Edwards and Rodgers still definitely have their funky sense of ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case spine.)
11 tasty numbers by Chic, all filled with the lively guitar work and tight production of Nile Rodgers – and the group's own strong talent for delivering a hook that won't miss. Sure, it's pop disco for the masses, but most of these cuts still sound surprisingly good these days. Includes the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Club classics and a whole lot more – a massive package of work that contains most of the biggest Chic cuts from the glory days of the group, plus some surprisingly nice bits from later years too! All production here is by the team of Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers – that groove-heavy ... (Soul) read moreCD
Wonderful work from Chic – a record that maybe didn't include any super-huge hits, but which is maybe even better because of that – a sometimes-overlooked gem that has the team of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards in perfectly sharp formation! The group have already moved past disco, ... (Soul) read moreCD
25 tracks from Chic, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Sheila & B. Devotion, Norma Jean Wright, Carly Simon, Johnny Mathis, Madonna, Duran Duran, and the Chic Organization. (Soul) CD
Chicago's second album – not as familiar as the first, and with some really great moments! The group is working here in the same extended-length format as on their debut, going for some more complicated tunes spread across the album's double length – jazzy riffing still firmly in place ... (Rock) read moreCD
(2002 pressing with 2 bonus tracks – includes the slipcase and mini replica poster!)
Chicago —
Chicago III ... CD Columbia/Rhino, 1971. Used ...
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Chicago on their third LP – still humming strong! The group are following the double-length format of their first two here – cutting out some sub-suites of tracks that mix together jazzy riffing, harder guitars, and some of those sweet vocal arrangements that always sounded better on ... (Rock) read moreCD
A magnificent set from the Chicago Afrobeat Project – the kind of group that makes us plenty proud we live in the Windy City! The record's got a quality that's a bit more ambitious than you might guess – a complicated style that's still plenty grooving, but which really features some ... (Global Grooves) read moreCD
Conducted by William Russo, Paul Mertens and Tyrone Tatum on alto saxophone, Billy Rogers on baritone saxophone, Eddie Johnson and Pat Mallinger on tenor saxophone, Chuck Parrish, Mark Olen, Orbert Davis, Scott Hall, and Terry Connell on trumpet, Audrey Morrison, Edwin Williams, Loren Binford, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The first Chicago album – presented here in all its jazzy brilliance! Back in the day, we used to wince when we heard these guys – but over the years, thanks to much rediscovery of the band by groove hounds, we've really come to like their work a lot. This first album especially has ... (Rock) read moreCD
Very nice stuff from the duo of Chad Taylor and Rob Mazurek, two players who are currently among some of the best in Chicago's hot jazz/rock crossover scene. Taylor plays percussion and vibes, Mazurek plays cornet, piano, and flute – and the pair are joined by guitarist Jeff Parker on a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Chicago Underground Duo —
Axis & Alignment ... CD Thrill Jockey, 2002. Used ...
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Wonderful work from the Chicago Underground Duo – a real back to basics session from the team of Rob Mazurek and Chad Taylor, playing here in spare duets that involve percussion, vibes, guitar, cornet, electronics, and piano. The set was recorded at Soma, for their airy Chicago sound – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Chicago Underground Duo —
Boca Negra ... CD Thrill Jockey, 2010. Used Gatefold ...
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The fifth album from the Chicago Underground Duo – Chad Taylor on drums, vibes, mbira and electronics and Rob Mazurek on coronet and electronics – a hypnotic aural experience from a pair of modern masters who seamlessly craft a world of influences into their own dynamic sound! It's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Chicago Underground Duo —
In Praise Of Shadows ... CD Thrill Jockey, 2006. Used ...
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Another fine effort from the Chicago Underground Duo – multi-instrumentalists Chad Talyor and Rob Mazurek – and like the duo's earlier work on Thrill Jockey, it's a wonderful listen, that traipses through elements of Don Cherry-like jazz experimentation, and percussive, minimalist avant ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Chicago Underground Trio —
Chronicle ... CD Delmark, 2007. Used ...
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The first-ever live performance from the Chicago Underground team of Rob Mazurek and Chad Taylor – working here as a trio, with bassist Jason Ajemian as a wonderful addition to the group! Ajemian's basslines really dominate the initial part of the set – creating a pulse that draws in ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The melodic, ultra catchy glam pop singles of Chicory Tip – the A- and B-sides – packaged together on CD for the first time ever! Chicory Tip had a great way of blend an ultra catchy, keyboard heavy glam pop groove with strong harmonies and hooks that were learned from the sunny sounds ... (Rock) read moreCD
Chieftains with Ry Cooder —
San Patricio ... CD Hear Music, 2010. Used ...
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A great look at west coast trumpeter Buddy Childers – a player who's name frequently shows up in larger group sessions of the 50s, but who rarely ever recorded as a leader at the time! The package brings together both of Childers' albums for Liberty – Sam Songs, recorded in 1955 with a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Billy Childs on piano, Steve Wilson on alto and soprano saxophone, Ravi Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Luis Bonilla on trombone, Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Dave Holland on bass, and Jeff Watts on drums. (Jazz) CD
Nothing chilled out here – as this Chill comes from the time before heavy hip hop usage of the word, and instead has a nicely upbeat sort of groove! There's a definite 80s sort of vibe going on here – thanks to keyboards and drum programs from Chuckii Booker, who's certainly left his ... (Soul) read moreCD
The legendary 1970 recordings Alex Chilton made at Ardent Studios – recorded in a brief moment after the bust up of the Box Tops and before the debut of Big Star – and a truly powerful precursor to that most iconic of soulful Memphis rock acts! For the longest time, the 1970 sessions ... (Rock) read moreCD
Def Jux's funky party band Chin Chin returns – spacey, 70s inspired club funk and synthy grooves galore! The core Chin Chin trio of keys, strings, drums, percussion & vocals but they really flesh these jams out in the studio – going all in with loads of horns and additional ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
Chipmunks/David Seville —
Alvin Show ... CD Liberty/EMI, 1961. Used ...
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Pretty cool stuff – one of the only relics of the early 60s animated Chipmunks show! Features the great main theme, and even some comedy bits from the show, mixed with songs. Steer clear of Clyde Crashcup, and you'll be fine! (Children's) CD
One of the best later albums by Chocolate Milk – a bit different than their earlier work with Allen Toussaint, but still bouncing along in a sweet 80s groove, with more than enough traces of their roots as a funky combo! Leo Nocentelli's sitting in on guitar, adding some nice licks to keep ... (Soul) read moreCD
Chocolate Watchband —
44 ... CD Big Beat (UK), Late 60s. Used ...
$12.99
The birth of modern jazz guitar – seminal sides recorded by Charlie Christian, working in small group format with Benny Goodman in the '40's. Christian's tone on the instrument is fantastic – and even though the style of the tracks is more in the swing era mode, there's a direct line ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Amazing work from guitarist Charlie Christian – an artist who only recorded for a few short years before an untimely early death – but a player whose work went onto have a huge impact on both the guitar and jazz music in general for years to come! Charlie's playing has a sharp edge ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Haven't Named It Yet", "Seven Come Eleven", "Honeysuckle Rose", "AC-DC Current", "Shivers", "All Star Strut", "Till Tom Special", "Gone With "What" Wind", "The Sheik of Araby", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Landmark pre-bop recordings – with early small combo work from Charlie Christian, and some great Dizzy Gillespie tracks recorded with Don Byas on tenor, Thelonious Monk on piano, and Kenny Clarke on drums! (Jazz) CD
Includes the songs "I Won't Dance", " For Heaven's Sake", "Out Of This World", "Capriole", "Pathetique", "Laura", "Secret Passion", "Pernod", "Violets", "When I Fall In Love", and "My Ideal" ... (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Pete Christlieb & Bob Cooper —
Mosaic – Live ... CD Capri, 1991. Used ...
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Pete Christlieb and Bob Cooper on tenor sax, Mike Wofford on piano, Chuck Berghofer on bass, and Donald Bailey on drums. (Jazz) CD
Pete Christlieb & Warne Marsh —
Apogee ... CD Warner, 1978. Used ...
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A brilliant set of post-post-post Konitz jazz – a late 70s Warne Marsh session, produced by Donald Fagan and Walter Becker of Steely Dan! Despite the smooth jazz feeling of Becker & Fagan's own work, the pair are completely respectful to Marsh and his twin-tenor frontman Pete Christlieb ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An obscure quartet session from avant trombonist Gunter Christmann – featuring Torsten Muller on bass, LaDonna Smith on violin and voice, and Davey Williams on guitar and banjo. Recorded in West Germany – and originally issued on the small Trans Museq label out of Alabama, but now out ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great stuff from one of our favorite singers of all time! June has a way with a ballad that still leaves us breathless – turning simple somber songs into dark tapestries of despair and loss, infused with a boozy maturity that makes the lyrics resonate with a sense of pain that's always ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Darkly beautiful work from singer June Christy – a lesser-remembered gem from the end of her years at Capitol Records! The mood here is very much in keeping with the "night people" setting of the title – a lonely space of empty streets, open windows, and late night saloons ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
June Christy —
Day Dreams ... CD Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ...
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Includes non-album singles and previously unissued material – 16 tracks total. (Vocalists) CD
June Christy —
Impromptu ... CD Discovery, 1977. Used ...
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An obscure moment in June Christy's career, but a great one too – a rare later recording, done many years after her time at Capitol Records – in a laidback setting with a hip group of west coast players! June's voice definitely shows a bit of age, but she's still head and shoulders ... (Vocalists) read moreCD