Think what you might about Rick James, this is actually a pretty darn funky album – with lots of tight bass-heavy grooves! Rick's working here with the Stone City Band, in a style that's leaner and less commercial than some of his later work – going for a mainstream funk approach, but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Rick James —
Fire It Up ... LP Gordy, 1979. Very Good+ ...
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Rick James fires it up at the end of the 70s – stepping out at full star power that has him rivaling the strength of Bootsy Collins at Warner, and paving the way for the rise of Prince in the early 80s! As with Prince, James' version of funk here is a bit offbeat – lots of riffing ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked gem from Rick James' classic early run for Motown – a set that maybe didn't chart as big as some of his other records for the label, but which stands strongly today as a well-crafted batch of mellow funky soul! James has a bit less of the bass-heavy riffs here than you'd expect ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Rick James —
Glow ... LP Gordy, 1985. Very Good+ ...
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Rick James hits a smoother sort of style here – one that's almost a compressed take on the mainstream version of funk first crafted on his earlier records, fused into a more radio-friendly approach for the Prince generation! The sound's actually not that bad – and the record has an ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Rick James —
Reflections ... LP Motown, 1984. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Kind of a "best of plus" set from Rick James – featuring some of his older work for Motown, plus a few new numbers to round out the set! As usual, the whole thing's written, arranged, and produced by the Super Freak himself – with that bass-heavy pop-funk groove that Rick ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the all-time great Rick James albums – a return to funkier sounds for Rick that worked both artistically and commercially – and actually got over far better than his more blatant attempts at crossover material on other records! The mix here is perfect – a true summation of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great spare work from Skip James – who plays both guitar and piano on the set! The album's one of Skip's best from the 60s – raw, rootsy, and undeniably powerful – with titles that include "Illinois Blues", "Catfish Blues", "Mistreating Child Blues", ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Skip James —
Worried blues ... LP Fat Possum, 1964. Near Mint- ...
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One of the most legendary bluesmen of the early 78rpm generation – heard here in a wonderfully-recorded set from 1964! The session came at a time when Skip James was hardly getting any mainstream attention, but had been rediscovered by a younger generation – which led to the fledgling ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
All the hits! Includes "Crimson & Clover", "Hanky Panky", "I Think We're Alone Now", "Sweet Cherry Wine", "Mony Mony", "Crystal Blue Persuasion", and more. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Pretty cool and groovy work from Tommy James – with cuts that include "Papa Rolled His Own", "Sweet Cherry Wine", "Cellophane Symphony", "Evergreen", "On Behalf Of The Entire Staff & Management", and "The Love Of A Woman". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear and aging, and bumped corners.)
Tommy James & the Shondells —
Crimson & Clover ... LP Roulette, 1968. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A sublime pop psych classic from Tommy James & The Shondells – a record that's quite different than some of the janglier work the group was issuing a few years before – and a perfect example of the way that just a few slight studio tricks can really transform a record! The tunes ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp.)
Tommy James & The Shondells —
Hanky Panky ... LP Roulette, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
We're sure you know the group from their mega-hit oldie title cut – a garagey tune with a very catchy hook – but you might also appreciate them for the soulful finish they put on other tracks on this set, clearly inspired by groups on Atlantic, and going for a blue-eyed soul approach ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear, a cutout hole, a bit of waviness on the spine, and a hype sticker.)
Purely classic 60s gems from Tommy James & The Shondells – kicking off with the all time great pop title track – and featuring loads of tunes that are nearly as wonderful! The group were hit radio kings at the time, and they cover some great ones by others, too, like "Californi ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tommy James & The Shondells —
It's Only Love ... LP Roulette, 1967. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
Surprisingly funky at times – and beautifully produced, too! Titles include "Funk #49", "Woman", "The Bomber", "Closet Queen", "Thanks", "Ashes In The Rain & I", and "Tend My Garden". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
James Gang —
Miami ... LP Atco, 1974. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Hairy Hypochondriac", "My Door Is Open", "Getting Old", "Looking For My Lady", "Madness", and "Kick Back Man". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Embossed cover has a tiny cutout hole, but is great!)
James Gang —
Thirds ... LP ABC, 1971. Very Good+ ...
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James Gang —
Yer Album ... LP Bluesway, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ...
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Early brilliance from Joe Walsh – whose guitar and vocals are amazing here! Titles include "Take A Look Around", "Funk #48", "Bluebird", "Collage", "Lost Woman", and "Fred". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, splitting on the bottom seam.)
Rev Albert Jamison & The Triboro Mass Choir —
Call On The Lord ... LP Atlanta International, 1985. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
(Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Jamul —
Jamul ... LP Lizard, Late 60s. Very Good+ ...
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A rare rocker from Jamul – a group who are somewhere right on the cusp between blues rock and hard rock territory – working with equal amounts of both in this obscure debut! The record's a great illustration of the way that so many groups who grew up playing blues rock in bars during ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A goofy title track, and a groovy little album from Jan & Dean – a set that has them settling nicely into their role as one of the most playful pairs in west coast pop – with a heck of a lot more staying power than some of their more surf-washed contemporaries! The album's got a ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has a center split in the bottom seam and is bent at the top left corner.)
Jan & Dean —
Oddities ... LP Magic Carpet, 1960s. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
There really wasn't anything exactly like Jane's Addiction on a major label in their late 80s, very early 90s prime – and this first of 2 classic Warner albums from that early peak stand the test of time. Nothing's Shocking, then and now, is a strange mix of psychedelia and hard rock, weird ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, sealed – with early "language" sticker! Cover has a very small cutout mark.)
One of the key genre-starting records from Perry Farrell and Jane's Addiction – work that sprung out of the tail end of the 80s with many of its musical changes intact, but which also isn't really like any of them at all! The record's not really punk, metal, or even some of the hard rock ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great African grooves, remixed by Bob Blank – with lead vocals, tenor, and flute from Papa Serigne Seck – on titles that include "Para Villas", "Macakki", "Liiti Liiti", and "Geej". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
Horst Jankowski —
Jankowskinetik ... LP MPS (Germany), 1970. Near Mint- ...
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Sweet breezy work from pianist Horst Jankowski – best known for his easy hits of the 60s, but a heck of a great jazz player as well! This rare MPS session has Horst grooving it up nicely in small combo format – working with guitar, bass, and drums to craft some tunes that are a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red label MPS pressing, in a great gatefold cover! Vinyl is great.)
(Heavy mono blue label pressing. Cover has yellowing from age and half split bottom seam.)
Jean Michel Jarre —
Equinoxe ... LP Polydor, 1978. Very Good+ ...
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A seminal session from 70s French synth maestro Jean-Michel Jarre – his 8-part "Equinoxe" suite, a great bit of electronics that was almost France's answer to Kraftwerk at the time! Jarre's style is a bit warmer and more focused on the melody – and the range of keyboards and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Al Jarreau —
1965 ... LP Bainbridge, 1965. Very Good+ ...
$2.99
Wonderful early recordings from Al Jarreau – cut years before his bigger commercial fame in the 70s, but still with a sublime vocal approach that shows that he was light years ahead of most other singers in the 60s! The date's a rare one – done in Rock Island, IL – with a combo ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Classic fusiony jazzy soulful vocals from Al, with the bright kind of LA groove that brought Al into millions of living rooms during the 70s. Tracks include "I'm Home", "Brite & Sunny Babe", "Fly", "I Do", "Thinkin' About It Too", and his ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sublime sounds from Al Jarreau – exactly the kind of record that made him a unique superstar at the time of its release, and which still continues to fly Al's flag strongly all these many years later! Jarreau's got that perfect blend between jazz roots and soulful expression here – set ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Al Jarreau —
Glow ... LP Reprise, 1976. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
Titles include "Rainbow In Your Eyes", "Aqua De Beber", "Fire & Rain", "Milwaukee", "Glow", and "Somebody's Watching You". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Al Jarreau —
High Crime ... LP Warner, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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A big one for Al Jarreau – a record that has a groove that's a bit more mainstream than some of Al's previous records, but which still leaves plenty of space for his amazing vocals! Jarreau's working again with producer Jay Graydon, who pitches the instrumentation towards more electric-soundi ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Al Jarreau —
We Got By ... LP Warner, 1975. Near Mint- ...
$7.99
Al's first major label record – cut when he was an emerging soul jazz vocalist, but before he'd gone totally over the top in super-slick hit mode. The album's got a good 70s LA jazzy backing, with guests like Dave Grusin, Arthur Adams, and Larry Bunker keeping the music moving at a nice pace. ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A collection of 70s work on Impulse by Keith Jarrett, with Dewey Redman on tenor, Charlie Haden on bass, Paul Motian on drums, Donny Johnson and Guilherme Franco on percussion, and Sam Brown on guitar. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has a promo stamp and some sticker remnants at the top right corner.)
Keith Jarrett —
Bop-Be ... LP Impulse, 1978. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
No bebop here, despite what you might guess from the title – and instead an album of much freer lines and wider musical vision, captured with Keith Jarrett's famous group of the 70s! Jarrett plays a bit of soprano sax alongside his piano, and the rest of the quartet features Dewey Redman on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wild and wonderful work by Keith Jarrett – light years away from his records on ECM! The album features a quartet that includes Dewey Redman on tenor, Charlie Haden on bass, and Paul Motian on drums – but it's clearly Keith who's driving the bus here, taking lots of odd twists and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Keith Jarrett —
Facing You ... LP ECM, 1972. Near Mint- ...
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A key early moment for Keith Jarrett – his first-ever solo album, recorded in the early 70s for ECM – and the start of a huge legacy of later work! Before this set, Jarrett had recorded some compelling trio material for Atlantic – and he was also exploring more spiritually ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks fantastic overall.)
Keith Jarrett —
Hymns/Spheres ... LP ECM, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A very unusual record – one that has Keith Jarrett playing some solo organ – and a baroque organ at that – but in ways that are quite different than you might expect! The sounds here are amazing – almost noisy at points, as Jarrett really works the instrument in an ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing in the textured cover, with faint ringwear.)
Keith Jarrett —
Koln Concert ... LP ECM, 1975. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A genre-defining moment from pianist Keith Jarrett – a record that really set the world on fire, and which continues to charm all these many decades later! Although Jarrett had already made some amazing music in a trio setting during the 60s, and in his more freewheeling groups with Dewey ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing from 2010.)
Keith Jarrett —
My Song ... LP ECM, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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A really beautiful album – quite different than the solo or trio material by Keith Jarrett for ECM in the 70s – as the group is a quartet, with Jan Garbarek on soprano and tenor sax, Palle Danielsen on bass, and Jon Christensen on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Very nice early work by Keith Jarrett – and very different than his later albums for ECM! This set is pretty loose and spiritual at times – and has Keith playing a variety of instruments, from piano, to guitar, to soprano sax, organ, and percussion – as well as singing, which he ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sublime solo piano – from that early 70s moment when Keith Jarrett was not only finding a whole new voice for himself, but also creating a whole new format in music! The tracks here are all long, live, solo improvisations – played by Jarrett at a level that's unbridled, but never ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing in a textured box. Includes the booklet. Box has light wear, some aging at the spine, and small sticker remnants in back.)
Keith Jarrett —
Staircase ... LP ECM, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$11.99
Four beautiful side-long solo piano pieces from Keith Jarrett – "Staircase", "Hourglass", "Sundial", and "Sand". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Includes an ECM catalog insert, with bent corner. Cover has light wear and some yellowing from age.)
After the success of Jarrett's Standards Trio recording, he revisits the format with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette – the first ever live recordings of this incredible trio in action! Like the studio recordings, this set features roomy, lyrical readings of standards, in a way, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Keith Jarrett —
Treasure Island ... LP Impulse, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Ultra-hip work from pianist Keith Jarrett – a session that's filled with joy and life, and which has a lot more energy than some of his albums for ECM! The work here is kind of a refinement of the freer styles that Jarrett had laid down on previous albums – performed with a strongly ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Keith Jarrett & Charlie Haden —
Last Dance ... LP ECM (Germany), 2014. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden have been playing together for many decades – growing together in each other's musical lives, and continuing to find rich new ways of expression – even on more subtle sessions like this! The duo take on some of the standards territory that Keith's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original German pressing on 180 gram vinyl.)
Keith Jarrett with Charlie Haden & Jan Garbarek —
Arbour Zena ... LP ECM, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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A beautiful large-concept album from Keith Jarrett – one that features his piano, the bass of Charlie Haden, and the tenor and soprano sax of Jan Garbarek as the main solo instruments over larger string orchestrations! There's a sense of excitement to the record right from the start – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Keith Jarrett with Jan Garbarek —
Luminessence ... LP ECM, 1974. Near Mint- ...
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One of Keith Jarrett's compelling large ensemble works – performed with a string orchestra, and solo tenor and soprano sax from Jan Garbarek! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing in the embossed cover, with some ringwear and yellowing from age.)
An early album from this might Belgian reedman – a set that mostly features Bobby Jaspar on tenor, working with the quintet of Henri Rene! Titles include "La Baronne", "Black Hourse", "Tenor Business", and "Jimmy's Dream". Very nice, and a key chapter ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An all-tenor set from Bobby Jaspar – material recorded in Paris in 1953 and 1954, played with a variety of different groups! Jaspar's tenor has a really great sound here – kind of a Lester Young rasp that marks him as a very Getz-like musician at this point – but with a slightly ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Livin Above Your Head", "I'll Remember You", "The Grass Will Sing", "Baby Come Home", "Stop The Cock", "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore", and "Too Many Times Diana". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has light wear, tiny marks from price sticker removal, some spotty aging in back, and is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Jay & The Americans —
Sands Of Time ... LP United Artists, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$5.99
A real gem from Jay & The Americans – a record that was part of an initial step forward with their own creative direction, but which also nods back at the earlier music that had inspired their work! The set's filled with older gems from the early years of rock and soul – delivered ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pink & orange label stereo pressing. Cover has some small indents in front and partially unglued bottom seam.)
Jay & The Americans —
Sunday & Me ... LP United Artists, 1966. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
(Black label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Includes the UA inner sleeve.)
Jay & The Americans/Beau Brummels/Astronauts —
Wild Wild Winter ... LP Decca, 1965. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
With selections by Jay & The Americans, The Astronauts, Dick & Dee Dee, The Beau Brummels and Jackie & Gayle. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Spectrum label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jay-Z —
Black Album ... LP Roc-A-Fella, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
"This here is the victory lap," raps Hov midway through The Black Album, probably the most consistent front-to-back listen of all his albums. One of the nicest things about the Black Album is the brevity – with a very manageable 14 tracks, no guest rhymers, and a consistent overall ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
"This here is the victory lap," raps Hov midway through The Black Album, probably the most consistent front-to-back listen of all his albums. One of the nicest things about the Black Album is the brevity – with a very manageable 14 tracks, no guest rhymers, and a consistent overall ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Clean promo in a Rocafella Advance sleeve, with light wear.)
A heck of a comeback for Jay-Z – and a record that definitely stands as the blueprint promised in the title – not just for Jay-Z's career in years to come, but also for that of Kanye West and Just Blaze – who both contribute key work here on the production tip! The set's a long ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing with Masterdisk/TD etch. Includes the inserts.)
Tracks include "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)", "Ride Or Die", "Can I Get A..." with Amil & Ja Rule, "Money, Cash, Hoes" with DMX, "It's Alright" and "Coming Of Age (The Sequel)" with Memphis Bleek, "Money Ain't A Thing", ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink with hype sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Miles Jaye —
Miles ... LP Island, 1987. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Miles Jaye once played the cop in the Village People, but don't hold that against him – because by the time of this debut set, he'd really crafted his style as a soul singer – which makes the record a key part of a new trend in male soul for the late 80s! Jaye's got a cool, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A Pablo Records release – but featuring material that was originally destined for Verve Records in the 50s – a rare performance in Japan by the Jazz At The Philharmonic! The double-length set is overflowing with goodness, all recorded in the open-ended, warm-hearted style that Norman ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Box has general wear, a promo sticker, and a small trace of a price sticker.)
A nice mid 70s 2LP set – one that features the complete first Jazz At The Philharmonic concert – with performances by Nat King Cole, Illinois Jacquet, Billie Holiday, Les Paul, and JJ Johnson. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, worn corners, and some small marks and remnants from price sticker removal.)
Part of a 4 volume set, all recorded on one night in Denmark. The set is a Norm Granz JATP transplantation to the European stage, and features the sort of group you'd imagine, with stars like Coleman Hawkins, Don Byas, Benny Carter & Roy Eldridge. Unlike the other volumes in the set, where ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Back cover has a few ink stamps.)
Features work by Gene Krupa, Oscar Peterson, a trumpet battle with Roy Eldridge and Charlie Shavers, and the classic "Jam Session Blues" – all packaged in a box with a David Stone Martin cover! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Heavy swinging material from Krupa – working here in a loud and frenetic trio format, with Teddy Napoleon on piano and Charlie Ventura on tenor. Gene's working all the bass himself on the drums, and the album's got that pyrotechnic feel of the best JATP sets. Titles include "Dark ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with trumpeter logo & deep groove. Cover has light edge wear, aging.)
A well-done set, and one that stretches from the pre-Verve years of these groupings, to the big run when they were starting to really shine on record! The first half features mid 40s material – with performances from Illinois Jacquet, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Flip Phillips, and Jack ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Nice 2LP set, with obi!)
Jazz Butcher —
Bloody Nonsense ... LP Big Time, Early/Mid 80s. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
A seminal album – a late 60s classic meeting of the brain trust of the avant garde jazz scene in New York, recorded for the young JCOA label – and put forth as one of their early attempts to prove that musicians could be in charge of the means of production! Michael Mantler provided ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Co/op —
Jazz Co/op ... LP Philips (Australia), 1974. Near Mint- 2LP ...
Out Of Stock
One of the real landmarks in Australian jazz from the 70s – a freewheeling set by a group who've picked up plenty of influences from the Coltrane generation, but mix them up in a great way that's all their own! The group features Roger Frampton on piano and alto sax, Howie Smith on tenor and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear – vinyl is great.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Chile Con Soul ... LP Pacific Jazz, Mid 60s. Very Good ...
Out Of Stock
One of the best 60s albums by the Crusaders – and a swinging Latin session to boot! The core group of The Jazz Crusaders is expanded with some funky flute from Hubert Laws, sweet organ licks from Clare Fischer, and lots of congas from Carlos Vidal – all of whom push the group past ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Pacific Jazz pressing with deep groove.)
One of the Jazz Crusaders' classic funky live sets from the 60's, recorded live at the Lighthouse, where there talents were slowly becoming the stuff of legend. Nice tight soul jazz stuff, with some excellent groovers that include an early version of "Scratch", plus "Blues Up ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, and a sticker on the back and front.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Stretchin' Out ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1964. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
The Jazz Crusaders at their early best – swinging hard, and virtually defining the sound of soul jazz on the west coast scene of the 60s! The sound here is impeccable – tight rhythms overlaid with searing solos – all the best the young group had to offer, thanks to the early ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue and silver label pressing. Cover has discoloration from age and light wear.)