Early recordings by Dollar Brand – recorded in London in 1965, playing solo on a batch of tunes dedicated to two big influences – Duke Ellington and Randy Weston – and also featuring a number of his own compositions. Titles include "Pye R Squared", "Knights ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim) —
Children Of Africa ... LP Inner City, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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Trio material – featuring Dollar Brand on piano with Cecil McBee on bass and the great Roy Brooks on drums! The album's pretty laidback, but in a mellow spiritual mode that suits all players well. Brand plays soprano sax on the track "Ishmael", playing over his own piano lines ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Heavy fusion from Brand X – the late 70s heirs to some of the harder, rock-inspired modes of the earlier part of the decade! The music is still mostly jazz, but there's a lot of mainstream influence here – especially in the guitars played by John Goodsall, and the drums, which are ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With John Goodsall on guitars, Percy Jones on bass, Robin Lumley on pieano and keyboards, Phil Collns on guitar and piano, and Morris Pert on percussion. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Brand X —
Product ... LP Passport, 1979. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
A killer bit of female soul by a very short-lived group – one with a great sound that comes out of some real criss-crossing of styles – some deep soul currents, but some hipper modern soul touches at the top! The set was produced by Brad Shapiro, and has a good blend of his modern and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Laura Branigan —
Hold Me ... LP Atlantic, 1985. Sealed ...
$2.99
Titles include "When The Heat Hits The Street", "Hold Me", "Maybe Tonight", "Spanish Eddie", "When I'm With You", "Tenderness", and "Sanctuary". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Laura Branigan gets some help here on arrangements from Harold Faltermeyer – who makes things a bit funkier than you might expect – although still very much in the kind of poppy style he used famously on some big 80s soundtracks! The mode works well for Laura – whose approach is ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, still sealed, but with a Special sticker obscuring a promo stamp under the shrink in back.)
A fantastic album from this legendary Brazilian saxophonist – and one that's way different than the usual instrumental reading of the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim! The setting is less of a bossa-inspired one than a post-Coltrane mode – as Victor Assis Brasil blows alto sax, and a bit ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Second pressing, on Continental. Cover has light ringwear and a small sticker. Vinyl is great!)
An excellent set of lively samba tunes – played with lots of jazzy flourishes, and instrumentation that includes trombone, guitar, and accordion. Our lack of understanding of Portuguese makes the liner notes a bit difficult to decipher – but it appears that Sivuca's playing and singing ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, in the plastic outer sleeve.)
Brass Construction —
6 ... LP United Artists, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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Six albums in, and these guys still aren't losing their groove – and if anything, they seem to be getting even tighter and funkier with the 80s groove generation! Randy Muller's still the main man making things happen here – giving the group their trademark horn sound, and that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Brass Construction —
Attitudes ... LP Liberty, 1982. Near Mint- ...
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Sweet 80s groove from Brass Construction – still with Randy Muller at the helm, but with a sound that's a bit more bassy than before! Trademark Brass Construction horns still make an appearance on the set, but there's almost more focus on the keyboards – which, along with the bass, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic set that goes "slam" from the very first note – and which helped to set the pace for countless ensemble funk acts to come! Brass Construction had a wonderful sound that was the best-realized version of the east coast indie club combos of the mid 70s – funky at the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(The back cover has a peel spot and small split along the bottom seam.)
Brass Construction's fifth album, and the group's still grooving harder than most of their contemporaries! The legendary Randy Muller is still fully in charge here – serving up his trademark lean, mean arrangements that compress all elements of the music firmly on the beat – all in a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The second album from Brass Construction – heavy horns, basslines, and stellar dancefloor grooves – a stone classic! The first one was totally great, but they cast a wider stylistic claim on II – their trademark funky sound is still very firmly in place, but they bring more to ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, light ringwear, and some edge wear.)
Another killer from Brass Construction – served up in that fantastic Randy Muller groove! The group's a bit one, but they've got a tightness that's really incredible – horns, bass, keys, and drums all focused together perfectly – hitting a pulsating rhythmic line that's perfect ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Fritz Brause —
Shilly Shally ... LP Papagayo (Germany), 1985. Very Good+ ...
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A beautiful set of alto improvisations that has Braxton moving through classic and original music, in a rich array of styles that clearly show his genius on the instrument. The double LP set is filled with great moments – like his readings of "Giant Steps" and "Along Came ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Anthony Braxton —
Composition 113 ... LP Sound Aspects (Germany), 1983. Near Mint- ...
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One long composition for a solo performer (Braxton on soprano sax), a photograph, and a prepared stage! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
One of Braxton's first recordings of his work for larger ensembles, and a masterpiece that gives a good example of the kind of early ideas that have informed some of his recent work in the same style. The orchestras vary from track to track, but they all include excellent players like Roscoe ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best-remembered Anthony Braxton albums from the 80s – and for good reason too, as there's a strength to the record that's evident from the very first note! The quartet here features longtime collaborator George Lewis on trombone, bassist John Lindberg, and percussionist Gerry ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wonderful work from Anthony Braxton – an album that has him playing straight ahead jazz – but at a time when he was also making some of his most complex recordings of the 70s! The approach here is sublime – as Braxton's reputation has ears already anticipating some far-out ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US purple label pressing. Cover has light wear and yellowing from age, mostly in back.)
Wonderful work from Anthony Braxton – an album that has him playing straight ahead jazz – but at a time when he was also making some of his most complex recordings of the 70s! The approach here is sublime – as Braxton's reputation has ears already anticipating some far-out ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice 2LP set that brings together 3 different sets of live material recorded by Braxton during the mid 70s! The first set features Braxton in trio with Kenny Wheeler and Dave Holland at Montreux, in 1975; the second set features Braxton and George Lewis, along with the Circle rhythm team of Dave ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
If you've never heard Anthony Braxton play straight jazz, you owe it to yourself to check out this performance – it's a delight, like some of his few straight sets! With Hank Jones on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. Titles include "Moment's Notice", "Groo ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Anthony Braxton with Muhal Richard Abrams —
Duets 1976 ... LP Arista, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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The rich tones of Muhal's piano provide a perfect foil for Braxton, and one that gets him playing a wide range of styles on sopranino, clarinet, bass clarinet, and alto. The whole album resonates with a soulfulness that's not always apparent in Braxton's other work from the time – and the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light ring impressions, and a faded spot of lacquer near the spine with a light smear across the front.)
The second volume in this seminal series from the mid 70s – one that did a great job of documenting some of the formative underground playing that was happening in the New York loft scene, almost more creative work than in previous generations, thanks to a lack of commercial venues, and hence ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a small center split in the spine.)
Joshua Breakstone —
Echoes ... LP Contemporary, 1987. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
With Pepper Adams on baritone, Kenny Barron on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Keith Copeland on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Breakwater —
Breakwater ... LP Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ...
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A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve – wrinkled with a few small tears.)
Breakwater —
Splashdown ... LP Arista, 1980. Very Good+ ...
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No splashdown here – as Breakwater are every bit as soaringly soulful as they were on their debut set! The groove here is that perfect blend of jazz and soul that only a few groups in the 70s really got right – maybe Pleasure, or The Blackbyrds – and most certainly Breakwater, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, including the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Julian Bream —
Baroque Guitar ... LP RCA, 1966. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
With a main group of Mike Stern, Don Grolnick, Charlie Haden, with appearances by Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, and Adam Nussbaum. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and a small corner bump.)
The start of a legendary run from superjazz brothers Randy and Michael Brecker – trumpeter and tenorist, respectively – already players who'd worked on a hell of a lot of previous sessions, both as a pair and on their own – finally stepping here into some well-deserved fame in the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear. Labels have ink stamps.)
A stone classic from The Brecker Brothers – working here at a new level for 70s jazz fusion! Sure, it's as slick as it can be – with touches of club and disco grooves to give an even smoother edge to the jazz funk of the Brecker Brothers – but thanks to some solid soloing that's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, some edge wear, and is bent at the top right corner.)
No heavy metal here – just tight and funky jamming from the mighty Brecker Brothers! There's a bit more guitar here than on some of their other records – hence, possibly, the title – but the whole thing's still very much in that mix of soulful fusion and jazzy soloing that the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Breeders —
Title TK ... LP 4AD, 2002. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Jacques Brel —
Brel ... LP Barclay (France), 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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This was Brel's last album before his death, and it's an oft-overlooked piece of work that's fantastically different from his better-known 60's oevre, but also every bit as great as that stuff. The tracks on here have an amazingly sombre quality, and are filled with deep swells of emotion that ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A very cool stereo edition of classic work from Jacques Brel – with titles that include "Jef", "Au Suivant", "Bruxelles", "Le Dernier Repas", "Les Bourgeois", "Les Toros", and "Les Bonbons". (French) LP, Vinyl record album
Repackaging of Brel's 1967 LP – featuring some of his lesser known work from the late 60s, set to arrangements by longtime accompanist Francois Rauber. The tracks are still quite strong, and if anything, Brel's writing has only gotten sharper by this point. Titles include "Le Gaz" ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Brel at his best – delivered with the biting tone that made Brel one of the most brilliant social commentators of the 20th Century, yet with a warmth that offset his critical vision with a real love of life! Arrangements and orchestrations are by the mighty Francois Rauber – a bit ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Early 70s recordings of some of Brel's greatest classics – done in versions that update the sound and enliven the spirit! The session dates from 1972, and features arrangements and orchestrations by longtime Brel collaborator Francois Rauber – plus beautifully somber piano by Gerard ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jacques Brel —
No 1 ... LP Philips (France), Mid 50s-Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
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The film soundtrack version of this famous 60s musical, which was based around the sounds of Belgian singer Jacques Brel. The film version shares many similarities to the broadway one – translations by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman, vocals by Shuman and Elly Stone – but the overall sound ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, cutout hole, and a small sticker mark.)
Billy Bremner —
Bash! ... LP Arista (Germany), 1984. Very Good+ ...
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Brenda & The Tabulations —
Dry Your Eyes ... LP Dionn, 1967. Very Good ...
$36.9943.99
Incredible early work from Brenda & The Tabulations – one of the best male/female soul groups of their era, yet one that's often sadly overlooked! This album will more than display why the group are so great – as they have a unique quality that's soft and sweet, yet also deeply ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover is great. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on one track on side one, and for a bit of another on side two. Otherwise nice and clean.)
Teresa Brewer & Count Basie —
Songs Of Bessie Smith ... LP Flying Dutchman, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Arranged and conducted by Thad Jones. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Teresa Brewer & Earl Hines —
We Love You Fats ... LP Doctor Jazz, 1978. Sealed Gatefold ...
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With Grady Tate on drums, Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar & Milt Hinton on bass. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Brick —
Brick ... LP Bang, 1977. Very Good+ ...
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Classic work from Brick – a group who went onto become surprisingly successful during the 70s with a hot Atlanta blend of funky soul and uptempo club grooves – absolutely killing it early on with this self-titled second album! Brick has a feel that would be taken up heavily a few years ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A killer debut from Brick – the start of a massive run at the end of the 70s, a time when the group was easily one of the biggest acts to come out of the up-and-coming Atlanta scene! Like some other Atlanta acts of the time, Brick had a way of fusing older funky soul on a tighter modern ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing with Masterfonics etch. Cover is bent just a bit at the spine.)
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Afro Blue ... LP Trio (Japan), 1974. Very Good+ ...
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One of the greatest jazz vocal albums of all time – and one of the first true moments of genius from a young Dee Dee Bridgewater! The album's a Japanese only release (proof that they're always hipper to our jazz artists than we are!) – and it features Dee Dee singing material that's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Just Family ... LP Elektra, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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This one's a real shift from her earlier jazz-based work, or her recent recordings for Verve – and a sweet funky fusion album that Dee Dee recorded for Elektra in the late 70s. The set was produced by Stanley Clarke, and has a soul/fusion sound that's not that different than his own work of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
(Limited Cut & Stick Edition – includes the Chris cover.)
Anne Briggs —
Anne Briggs ... LP Topic (UK), 1971. Near Mint- ...
$38.99
A lost gem from Anne Briggs – one of the lesser-known artists of the British underground folk scene at the end of the 60s – but a singer we'd rank right up there with the great Sandy Denny! Briggs works here in an ancient-sounding batch of material – the kind of tracks that ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing, on 4 Men With Beards – a great copy!)
One of the few albums as a leader from pianist Ronnell bright – a player who's best known for his work behind singers! The lineup is a trio – with the young Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Leonard Gaskin on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Nick Brignola —
Burn Brigade ... LP Beehive, 1980. Near Mint- ...
$9.9914.99
A triple-baritone sax lineup – with Ronnie Cuber and Cecil Payne joining in with Brignola – and rhythm by Walter Davis Jr on piano, Walter Booker on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Jim McNeely on piano, John Lockwood on bass, and David Calarco on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Nick Brignola featuring Pepper Adams —
Baritone Madness ... LP Beehive, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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Baritone madness, and a lot more too – a set that's full of surprises, and which may well be one of the most striking records on the Beehive label from Chicago! The date not only features twin terrors on baritone sax – Nick Brignola and Pepper Adams, both blowing at the height of their ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An excellent smooth soul groover from Johnny Bristol! The album has Johnny stepping into a more sophisticated groove than he used on his early 70s albums for MGM – mixing together styles that sound a lot like those used by artists like Leroy Hutson or Leon Ware at the time, a mix of well-prod ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
The first solo album from Johnny Bristol – a genius soul talent who did a bunch of great work for Motown as a writer and arranger, breaking out here on his own! Like so many other behind-the-scenes talents from the late 60s, Johnny turned out to be an excellent soul artist in his own right ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the seams and light surface wear.)
Britny Fox —
Britny Fox ... LP Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ...
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Al Capps arranged and conducted this disco record featuring songs from the soundtrack to Guys and Dolls. The notes on the back cover credit Capps for his "tasteful, happy, 'today' treatments of the much loved score". Songs include "A Bushel and a Peck", "Sit Down You're ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Julius Brockington & The Manna Mass Choir —
In The Light Of His Word ... LP Joel Micah Music, 1990. Near Mint- ...
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The only album ever from Broken Glass – a group that features the great Stan Webb from Chicken Shack on guitar – bringing in all the strengths that he added to that well-known group! There's some of the blues rock inspiration of that earlier combo, but refined a bit more with a ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and staining, and partially split seams.)
David Bromberg —
David Bromberg ... LP Columbia, 1971. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The debut album from Robert Brookins – an artist who first made waves in the group Afterbach, and who also had close ties to the Earth Wind & Fire galaxy in the 80s! This set's got a tightness that definitely belies Robert's years working in the studio for other artists – but the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Brooklyn Bridge —
Brooklyn Bridge ... LP Buddah, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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