A brilliant mix of soul and jazz from the legendary Norman Connors – a key album in breaking Norman out back in the 70s – and a record that's still pretty darn perfect all these many years later! You can hear Connors' deep roots throughout the set – but they're often used towards ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Killer work from the mighty Norman Connors – a set that's heavy on grooves, but which has all the jazzy depth of his early work too! The set features arrangements by some killer modern soul talents – Al Johnson, McKinley Jackson, and Paul Riser – who beautifully blend their own ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A masterpiece of mellow soul and jazzy grooves from the groundbreaking Norman Connors – an album that sails to the stars on a sweet blend of mellow moments and more upbeat tracks too! The record features some crucial vocal talents from Michael Henderson and Phyllis Hyman – both ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Tony Conrad/Arnold Dreyblatt/Jim O'Rourke —
Tonic 19-01-2001 ... LP Black Truffle (Austria), 2001. New Copy ...
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A completely mesmerizing performance from these three avant giants – all working in longform territory that owes a lot to Tony Conrad's sense of sound – but at a level that really draws plenty from the contributions of all three players! Jim O'Rourke handles harmonium, cranking the ... (Out Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nicola Conte —
Jet Sounds ... LP Schema/Fez (Italy), 2000. New Copy 2LP ...
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A landmark album of contemporary jazzy grooves – a set issued at the start of the century, and one of the first to really get a blend of classic elements right – after so many others were foundering around in too-remixed, too-programmed work in the 90s! For years, Nicola Conte was a ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nicola Conte —
Umoja ... LP Far Out (UK), 2023. New Copy 2LP ...
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Richly soulful sounds from Nicola Conte – his first album for Far Out Records, but a set that shows the spiritual journey he's been on for the past decade or so on a variety of other labels! Conte has really matured into a jazz visionary – using the same energy here with live musicians ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bill Conti —
Rocky II ... LP United Artists, 1979. Near Mint- ...
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One of those records that really takes you by surprise – a set that doesn't look like much on the front, but which opens up immediately the minute you drop it on the turntable – with a sense of soul and swing that really hold on throughout! The group's a great one – a quintet ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Conway Brothers —
Lady In Red ... LP Ichiban, 1987. Near Mint- ...
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One of the few albums ever cut by the brothers Conway – working here in Atlanta with a mix of 80s styles and older modes! Titles include "Por-Sha", "I Can't Fight It", "Why You Wanna Do Me Like You Do", "BOC", "If You Love Me", and "Ohio ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Conway The Machine —
Won't He Do It ... LP Empire/Drumwork, 2023. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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(Includes the insert and mail order form. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
Ry Cooder —
Alamo Bay ... LP Slash, 1985. Near Mint- ...
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With David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos, Van Dyke Parks, David Lindley, Kazu Matsui, Amy Madigan, John Hiatt, Lee Ving, Emil Richards, and others. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Ry Cooder —
Border ... LP Backstreet, 1982. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "Low Commotion", "Going Back To Okinawa", "All Shook Up", "Let's Have A Ball", "Get Rhythm", and "13 Question Method". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "How Can You Keep On Moving", "FDR In Trinidad", "On A Monday", "Vigilante Man", "Taxes On The Farmer Feeds Us All", and "Billy The Kid". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Ry Cooder —
Long Riders ... LP Warner, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "Tap Em Up Solid", "I'm A Fool For A Cigareet", "Married Man's A Fool", "Mexican Divorce", and "Ditty Wa Ditty". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Later tan label pressing with Warner rim logo.)
Hollie Cook —
Twice ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 2014. Very Good+ ...
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Good news galore from the great Sam Cooke – maybe THE album in which he fully shows off his unique contribution to soul music in the 60s – that mix of raw and sweet, easygoing and progressive – a mode that had a huge impact at the time, and went onto become a strong influence for ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A stone classic – not just from Sam Cooke, but in the genre of "best of" records too! The set's overflowing with classic singles from the legendary soul singers – almost the perfect record to start with if you've ever wanted to sample Sam's genius – that amazing voice, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s pressing in a black text barcode cover – AYL1-3863. Cover has light ringwear.)
Some of the earliest work ever done by the young Sam Cooke – served up here in a really special package! LP1 features early gospel recordings with The Soul Stirrers – a group that featured Cooke in the lead before he went solo – with titles that include "Mean Old World" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic set of soulful vocals – one in which Sam Cooke sings hits of the 50s (as you'd guess from the title) – but not necessarily his own hits, more a selection of work by other artists – all given a really unique spin by Sam! And while other soul artists occasionally faltered ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wonderful mellow work from Sam Cooke – and a set that's recorded with a sound that's very much in keeping with the "night beat" that you might expect from the title! In fact, there's not so much a "beat" as a simple easy groove – a gentle sort of "night" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam Cooke —
One & Only ... LP RCA/Camden, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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A collection of unusual early 60s tracks – including "Little Girl Blue", "Far Away Places", "Bali Hai", "Trouble In Mind", "Swing Low Sweet Chariot", "Since I Met You Baby", "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", and "Jamaica ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A massive collection of work by the great Sam Cooke – featuring 30 tunes in all, and spanning the range of his full career – from his early roots in gospel music, to the incredibly powerful soul tunes he cut shortly before his untimely death. The set's got most everything you'd ever ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic live album – one of the first in soul music, and a beautiful set of smooth soul tunes from Sam Cooke! Sam's singing at the high-end nitespot The Copacabana – and like many live sets performed there, this one's tailored a bit to the classy crowd at the show – but that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s yellow label stereo pressing – ANL1-2658 – in an original mono cover. Cover has some ring and edge wear, minor blemishes, and a center slit in the spine.)
Collection of Sam Cooke's wonderful soul for RCA, compiled just after his untimely death. The set's divided into more uptempo numbers on the first side, and Sam's great ballads on the flip, all with his rich voice ringing clearly on top. Features "Shake", "Yeah Man", 'Win ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam Cooke —
So Wonderful ... LP Famous, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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An obscure one from Sam Cooke – with titles that include "Almost In Your Arms", "Tammy", "Summertime", "No One", "You Were Made For Me", "Wonderful World", and "Talk Of The Town". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Classic early work from Sam Cooke – recorded in the seminal pre-soul years when Sam was sliding effortlessly through a range of genres that included gospel, jazz, and smooth R&B vocals! The set was arranged and conducted by the great Bumps Blackwell – a key force responsible for ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam Cooke —
This Is Sam Cooke ... LP RCA, Early 60s/1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A 2LP set that brings together earlier Sam Cooke titles for RCA – some remastered and made into stereo titles, others just cleaned up a bit. There's a total of 20 tracks in all – with hits like "Twistin The Night Away", "You Send Me", "Chain Gang", "Ha ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label gatefold pressing. Cover has a promo imprint and light wear.)
An early gem from the great Sam Cooke – a pre-RCA session, but one that already has Sam showing a stronger jazzy side of his talents – as you might guess from the title! The Lady, in this case, is the late Billie Holiday – recently passed at the time of this recording, and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Released shortly after Sam's death, this is a beautiful batch of ballad tracks to remember how sweet his voice was. The production's a bit pop, but Sam's singing is as heavenly as ever. Titles include "When A Boy Falls In Love", "Try A Little Love", "Bridge Of Tears" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A posthumous collection of material that Sam recorded for RCA before his untimely death – not really a greatest hits collection, but a lot better than the usual "house cleaning" type of record that gets issued in this sort of situation! Arrangements are by Stan Applebaum, Jimmie ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Soul legend Sam Cooke left our planet all too soon – but during his short time in the business, and during the height of his fame, he managed to start his own record company too – a really groundbreaking imprint that issued some great singles of his own, and helped to showcase a small ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl – and includes 12 page booklet!)
Joyce Cooling —
Cameo ... LP Nucleus/P-Vine (Japan), 1988. New Copy (reissue)...
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A breezy jazz vocal classic from the San Francisco scene of the 80s! Joyce Cooling plays guitar in a mellow jazzy way – a bit influenced by Brazilian fusion, and a bit by the CTI/Kudu styles of the mid 70s – warm and soulful, with a flowing, glowing kind of style that actually even ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Alice Cooper at his most sinister – crossing over big, but still keeping plenty of the lean, mean edge from the early days! The package does more than enough to live up to the hype that was building around Cooper at the time – building hip up as much as a baby-chopping monster as much ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Alice Cooper —
Easy Action ... LP Straight/Warner, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ...
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Early work from the Alice Cooper band – working in a hard grooving, late 60s psych and garage rock informed sound, a couple years before the Bob Ezrin-produced, shock rock juggernaut – but still a nicely sinister Detroit rock & roll sound! Alice's sneering, snakelike vocals are ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Pink label Straight pressing. Includes the Straight inner sleeve. Cover has a split bottom seam, edge wear, some ring wear.)
Non-stop screamers from the initial Alice Cooper run at Warner Brothers – a hefty set list that includes "School's Out", "Be My Lover", "I'm Eighteen", "No More Mr Nice Guy", "Elected", "Billion Dollar Babies", "Teenage ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Burbank label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Alice Cooper —
Killer ... LP Warner, 1971. Near Mint- ...
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Pure early genius from Alice Cooper – a set that might not have been as big of a hit as some of his other early 70s albums, but which also shows the singer to be very much at the top of his game! Some of the tracks here follow familiar Cooper territory – sinister, hard-rocking energy ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s beige WB label pressing in a non-gatefold cover.)
So many great ones – including "School's Out", plus "Grande Finale", "Alma Mater", "Public Animal", "Street Fight", and "Gutter Cat Vs The Jets". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing in the desk cover without titles. One desk "leg" has the popout connector missing.)
A tremendous early album from this west coast tenorist – really breaking out here in a smaller group setting than usual! Coop plays tenor, in a group with Victor Feldman on vibes, Loy Levy on piano, Frank Rosolino on tormbone, and Mel Lewis on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, with deep groove – a very nice copy!)
A great solo performance from Jerome Cooper – not just drums and percussion, but work on flute, balaphone, and other instruments too! Cooper really brings all of his most thoughtful elements into play here – working slowly, and covering space with ideas that really take some time to ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pair of really unusual albums from Mike Cooper – presented here in a single package, one record on vinyl, one on CD! The core set, Life & Death In Paradise, is one of the last in a run of classics that Cooper gave the world at the start of his career – and has really unusual ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited UK pressing with bonus interview disc, with obi and hype sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Obi has a small piece of yellowed clear tape at the seam in back.)
An obscure Canadian group, but recorded in Chicago – with cool vocals from singer Rich Wamil, who's multi-tracked on most numbers! Titles include "Castlles Of Sand", "It's A Happy Day", "Stop", "I've Been Hurt Before/Ritchie's Party", "That Was ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great solo work from Jerry Corbetta – an artist who first rose to fame in the long-haired Sugarloaf group at the start of the 70s – but who here steps out as a sweet AOR act on his own, from the other side of the decade! Steve Barri produced the set, and gives it some soulful currents ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny center split on the top seam and a small corner bump, but looks great overall.)
Brent Cordero & Peter Kerlin —
Sublime Madness ... LP Astral Spirits, 2023. New Copy ...
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A wonderfully weird combination of sounds – one that might almost be called psychedelic jazz at times, yet which also has a more freewheeling quality as well! Brent Cordero plays a very cool combo organ next to piano and synth on the record – in a core trio that features Ryan Sawyer on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked gem from Chick Corea – recorded in the early 80s, but with a sweet electric groove that takes us back to his best from a decade before! Chick plays Fender Rhodes and other keyboards – and works here with a group that has a nice sort of angular edge – none of the too- ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great collection of Chick's work for Blue Note and Solid State – recorded at a key time in his career, one that's almost lost to the history books! The tracks are from the years 1968 to 1970 – a time when Chick was coming off of work in the Latin and soul jazz underground, and before ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chick Corea —
Circulus Vol 2 ... LP Blue Note (Japan), 1970. Near Mint- ...
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Great work from this legendary quartet – a hip avant combo with Chick Corea on piano, Anthony Braxton on alto and soprano sax, Dave Holland on bass and guitar, and Barry Altschul on drums and percussion! Circle are one of those groups who always gets talked about, but who left behind almost ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An expanded version of Chick Corea's amazing Tones For Joan's Bones album from the late 60s – presented here with some key bonus tracks as well! The core album is amazing stuff – quite different than Chick Corea's 70s work, and a set that's filled with heavy soul jazz and Latin ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chick Corea —
Leprechaun ... LP Polydor, 1976. Very Good ...
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Titles include "Soft & Gentle", "Imp's Welcome", "Lenore", "Reverie", "Looking At The World", and "Nite Sprite". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light staining on the bottom half)
Chick Corea —
Mad Hatter ... LP Polydor, 1977. Very Good+ ...
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A goofy cover, and a tribute to Alice In Wonderland, but a nice little record – one that has Chick Corea playing a wide variety of keyboards next to acoustic piano – coming up with a sound that's sometimes cosmic, sometimes spacious, but always a lot more creative than most of his ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a tiny cut corner.)
Chick Corea —
My Spanish Heart ... LP Polydor, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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Given that Chick Corea first got his start working in the New York Latin scene back in the 60s, the album's a bit of a return to his roots – even if the general theme here is Spanish, and not Afro-Cuban! The Corea Spanish Heart here is cast in some darker, more contemplative tones than more ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Amazing modern work from the young Chick Corea – a set that captures the pianist in much more avant territory than his famous 70s sets – at a time when he was just coming off some years working in a variety of modes on the New York scene! The group here is as revolutionary as Chick's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue Note Tone Poet Series – 2019 remaster on 180 gram vinyl!)
A really beautiful record – filled with sublime short solo pieces from Chick Corea – small songs filled with warmth and joy! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has light wear, heavy yellowing from age, and some gloss peel/separation at the edges.)
Beautiful solo piano from Chick Corea – almost in a Keith Jarrett mode on ECM – mostly original improvisations, plus extrapolations on work by Thelonious Monk and Wayne Shorter! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
One of Chick Corea's greatest moments on record – the self-titled album by the legendary Return To Forever group – a combo that included Joe Farrell on saxes, Flora Purim on vocals, Airto on percussion, and Stanley Clarke on bass! The sound is archetypal 70s fusion at its best – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Cover has some surface wear.)
Chick Corea —
Secret Agent ... LP Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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A sweet little set from Chick Corea – one that's got a bit of a Return To Forever vibe at times, but maybe taken down into tighter territory overall – which makes for pure jazz funk greatness throughout! Some tunes have a nice sense of groove – the choppy fusion of RTF, but more ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A key album in Chick Corea's shift from Latin jazz to arch-modern – recorded with Circle bandmates Dave Holland on bass and Barry Altschul on drums, and done with a free sound that's quite unusual for Blue Note at the time! Chick's out on this one – way out – in that free mode of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really unusual album from the mighty Chick Corea – a set recorded at the end of the 60s, at a time when Chick's star was just beginning to rise – but in a style that's both very different than his famous material of the 70s, and his avant fame as part of the group Circle! Chick's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chick Corea —
Tap Step ... LP Warner, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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A whole lot of guests on this one – with the main group consisting of Bunny Brunel on fretless bass and Tom Brechtlein on drums; plus guests Hubert Laws on flute, Joe Farrell on tenor, Airto Moreira on various percussion, Al Vizzuti on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor, Stanley Clarke on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chick Corea —
Trio Music ... LP ECM, 1982. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A hip trio session for Chick Corea – one that features Miroslav Vitous on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – a double-length split set that features one batch of improvisations, and one batch of interpretations of the music of Thelonious Monk! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Sublime duets between Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock – both 70s masters of the keyboard, but working here in an acoustic setting that's a great reminder of the talents both musicians had at the start! The tracks are very long, and balance structure with a lot of improvised intensity – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, small blemish spots, and is lightly stained at the bottom inch or so.)
Chick Corea & Return To Forever —
Light As A Feather ... LP Polygram, 1972. Near Mint- ...
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A classic bit of jazzy fusion from Chick Corea and the legendary Return To Forever group that included Flora Purim and Airto! The sound of the album influenced a generation, and although the album was overlooked by groovers for years, partly due to its success, it still sounds surprisingly fresh ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear and bent corners.)
Chick Corea Elektric Band —
Eye Of The Beholder ... LP GRP, 1988. Near Mint- ...
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With John Patitucci on bass, Dave Weckl on drums, Eric Marienthal on saxophone, and Frank Gambale on guitar. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is bent a bit at the corners.)
Cornelius —
Fantasma ... LP Matador, 1998. Very Good+ ...
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The US debut from Japanese pop genius Keigo Oyamada aka Cornelius! The set is a fabulous ride that careens in and out of all the various corners of Cornelius's imagination, bouncing from sunny pop moments to bursts of garagey then back to some sweet easy passages! 13 numbers in all, including ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderful album from this enigmatic soul group! Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose were one of a handful of early 70s groups – like Chairmen Of The Board or 100 Proof Aged In Soul – who had a sound that was incredibly hard to peg. There were bits of southern rawness in the vocals, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album