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Blue Note, 1959. Good ... $19.99
One of the most famous early albums from Hammond organ giant Jimmy Smith – and for good reason too, as he was using the instrument to pioneer a whole new field in jazz! Before Jimmy, others had used the organ on short tracks, usually for a bit of color – but here, Smith explodes as a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sermon! (Non-RVG remaster edition) ... CD 2.99(Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove, RVG stamp, 9M etch, and ear. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)
Jimmy Smith —
Softly As A Summer Breeze ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Good ... Out Of Stock
Material recorded early in the Blue Note career of Jimmy Smith – but not issued until the mid 60s, and often overlooked at the time! The record's still in the spare trio mode of the early Jimmy Smith years – but is a bit lighter and more lyrical than before – a nice change from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Softly As A Summer Breeze (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 5.99
Softly As A Summer Breeze ... CD 3.99
Jimmy Smith, John Patton, Freddie Roach, & Others —
World Of Jazz Organ ... LP Blue Note (Japan), Late 50s/1960s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A unique 2LP set from Blue Note Japan – all jazz organ gems from the label – with a number of tracks each by Baby Face Willette, Jimmy Smith, Lonnie Smith, Larry Young, John Patton, and Freddie Roach! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 2018. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 38.99
An incredible live set by Dr. Lonnie Smith – recorded during his 75th birthday celebration at NYC's Jazz Standard! It's mostly in a trio setting with Jonathan Kreisberg on guitar and Johnathan Blake on drums, working through raucous and intimate moments with equal skill. We saw Lonnie play ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet Series – a beautiful pressing, with heavy vinyl and cover!)
Lonnie Smith —
Breathe ... LP Blue Note, 2021. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Lonnie Smith – one of the few Hammond heroes from the past who's continued to give us fresh-sounding music over the years! Lonnie's been reinvigorated after returning to Blue Note – and this tight little set follows all the growth he's experienced at the label – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lonnie Smith —
Live At Club Mozambique (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1970. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A lost jazz-funk gem – originally recorded at Club Mozambique in Detroit in 1970, but not issued by Blue Note until the mid 90s! The set's right up there with Lonnie's classic Move Your Hand live set – as the tracks are long, free, and very funky, performed by a hip group that includes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lonnie Smith —
Move Your Hand ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Funky funky funky! Lonnie plays live with a tight group that includes tenor, guitar, and some very heavy drumming – really wailing at a level that was surprising for funky organists of the time, and which really set the pace for a whole new generation! The players are more obscure than on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Move Your Hand ... CD 18.99(Original Liberty pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "Layin' In The Cut". Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and an Audition Copy stamp in back.)
Lonnie Smith —
Think! ... LP Blue Note, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A seminal album from Hammond giant Lonnie Smith – a bold statement that really gives the organist his own identity after some killer work in the combos of Lou Donaldson and George Benson! Lonnie's one of the key flag-fliers of the new style of funky organ jazz – a mode different from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lonnie Smith —
Think! (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A seminal album from Hammond giant Lonnie Smith – a bold statement that really gives the organist his own identity after some killer work in the combos of Lou Donaldson and George Benson! Lonnie's one of the key flag-fliers of the new style of funky organ jazz – a mode different from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lonnie Smith —
Turning Point (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A stone killer from organist Lonnie Smith – one of his completely cooking early albums for Blue Note, and a hard-burner all the way through! Smith's working here with a really great group that includes Idris Muhammad on drums and Melvin Sparks on guitar – both of whom give the album a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Smith —
Here Comes Louis Smith ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Trumpeter Louis Smith made only two records for Blue Note, but both of them are great! This set's arguably his most famous – because of a rare uncredited appearance by Cannonball Adderley, working here under the "nom de date" of "Buckshot La Funke" – and blowing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with insert – GXK 8111 – a nice copy!)
Walter Smith III —
Return To Casual (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The Blue Note debut of tenorist Walter Smith III – a player who's been making great music for almost 20 years on record, yet who really seems to push himself even more here! The album seems to mark a new chapter in Smith's music, and one that also really has a distinct voice on the tenor as ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Superblue —
Superblue ... LP Blue Note, 1989. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful project from late 80s Blue Note – a group that features trumpet and arrangements from Don Sickler, plus some great help from Bobby Watson as well – all to craft a sound that's as rich, soaring, and joyous as any solo projects from either player! The group's an octet, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
Blue Note, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.99
A real stormer! This was one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by the great hardbop drummer Art Taylor – and it's one of the best from the Blue Note catalog at the time! The band is a heavily smoking one – with Dave Burns on trumpet, Stan Turrentine on tenor, and Wynton Kelly on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1966. Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of a rare few albums done by pianist Cecil Taylor for the Blue Note label in the 60s – some of the most outside work recorded for the imprint at the time! The word "structures" here is perhaps a bit misplaced – as the work has a strong sense of freedom with the soloists ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mono New York pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. NOTE – Vinyl has a dent and will skip on the first track, but the rest is vg+ – Cover has light wear, tiny spot of pen.)
Unit Structures (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Unit Structures (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Unit Structures ... CD 6.99
Blue Note, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
One of a rare few albums done by pianist Cecil Taylor for the Blue Note label in the 60s – some of the most outside work recorded for the imprint at the time! The word "structures" here is perhaps a bit misplaced – as the work has a strong sense of freedom with the soloists ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Unit Structures (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Unit Structures ... CD 6.99
Three Sounds —
Babe's Blues ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rare material by the legendary Three Sounds – recorded in the early 60s by Gene Harris and combo, but never issued at the time! The work follows very strongly in the best spirit of the Three Sounds' more famous albums from the time – a unique blend of soul jazz piano with some of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing. Cover has light wear, a small trace of a sticker, and a promo stamp.)
Three Sounds —
Black Orchid ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the most evocative title of all the Three Sounds albums of the 60s – and one that really gets at the dark beauty of the entire record! By the time of this release (the group's 7th for Blue Note), Gene Harris and the trio had really come into their own – and were moving past ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, Early 60s. Very Good ... $59.99
With a sound like this, these guys have gotta be Feelin Good! The album's one of the first few Blue Notes by Gene Harris and his mighty Three Sounds combo – and is done in the group's very successful blend of soul jazz and piano trio musing – a key shift in styles from the 50s to the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with RVG stamp and ear! Cover has some light wear, but this is a nice clean copy overall.)
Three Sounds —
Hey There ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from the Three Sounds – a tight little combo who weren't out to break any rules in jazz, but who made some excellent albums for Blue Note in the early 60s! The groove here is hard-edge soul jazz piano at its best – similar to early Les McCann work of the same vintage, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Three Sounds —
It Just Got To Be ... LP Blue Note, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great record by the Three Sounds – possibly most famous for it's legendary cover, which has the group's photos above a very stylish red "3"! The album's got a solid soul groove sound – tight piano in the lead by Gene Harris, and rhythm by Andrew Simpkins on bass and Bill ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with Van Gelder stamp and ear! Cover has a few very small age spots – but is great overall.)
Three Sounds —
Live At The Lighthouse ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little session by The Three Sounds – and one that features the band grooving away in a style that's a lot more lively than some of their studio recordings from the time! The whole thing was captured live at the legendary Lighthouse – and Gene Harris plays both piano and organ, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Three Sounds —
Three Sounds (Blue Note 1600) ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great early work by the Three Sounds, before they'd lapsed a bit too much into their formulaic trio style on Blue Note – and when they were adding some excellent little flourishes to the music to distinguish themselves from the rest of the crowd. Drummer Bill Dowdy's in great shape here, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Three Sounds —
Vibrations ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album from the Three Sounds – one that has the group moving past the straighter trio format of their initial Blue Note sides, really hinting at the funkier sounds to come on their classic albums of the late 60s! Gene Harris is definitely taking a page from the Ramsey Lewis bag at ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty mono pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has faint ring wear, minor splitting on the top seam, and some aging.)
Trombone Shorty —
Lifted ... LP Blue Note, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Trombone Shorty just keeps on honing his groove – finding a way to add in new bits with each new album, while still holding on to enough of his New Orleans roots in the process! This set's definitely got Shorty reaching for the sky – as much of a soul album as a jazz one, with his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Another Story ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the last great acoustic sessions before Stanley Turrentine's big electric run of the 70s – a laidback, open-ended session that really paves the way for the energy of his records on CTI – even though none of the players is plugging in at all! The tracks are all nice and long, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Chip Off The Old Block ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A solidly soulful session from Stanley Turrentine – one of his few Blue Note dates in the company of organist Shirley Scott, and possibly the hardest-hitting of the bunch! The album's got a great added element in the front line – the trumpet of Blue Mitchell, which really rounds out ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover is nice.)
Blue Note, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A really great later Blue Note session from Stanley Turrentine – a small combo set that's almost a return to the format of earlier years! The group's a strong one – and features Shirley Scott on organ, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Idris Muhammad on drums – playing in a style that's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mid 90s issue. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Common Touch (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Common Touch ... CD 14.99
Stanley Turrentine —
Common Touch (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A really great later Blue Note session from Stanley Turrentine – a small combo set that's almost a return to the format of earlier years! The group's a strong one – and features Shirley Scott on organ, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Idris Muhammad on drums – playing in a style that's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Common Touch ... LP 14.99
Common Touch (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Common Touch ... CD 14.99
Stanley Turrentine —
Dearly Beloved ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Stanley Turrentine's most obscure sessions for Blue Note – a rare trio side featuring Roy Brooks on drums, and wife Shirley Scott on organ – billed on the original album cover as "Little Miss Cott"! The feel here is a bit more open than usual – no bassist on the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1964/1980. Very Good- ... $9.99
A stone smoker from the great Stanley Turrentine – an album that's got a lot more of an edge than some of his other Blue Note dates from the time – yet, for some odd reason, wasn't issued until the end of the 70s! The group's a crackling septet – yet still put together relatively ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stanley Turrentine —
La Place ... LP Blue Note, 1989. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Stanley Turrentine —
Mr Natural (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The title's not a reference to Robert Crumb's famous comix character – and instead, it's a great name for this unreleased batch of work from Stanley Turrentine – a perfect summation for the easygoing soul that's always made Stan so great! The group's a nice bridge between the two ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1966. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Stanley Turrentine's no spoiler here – as his tenor sax soars out over the top of some sweet larger group arrangements from Duke Pearson – all awash in a great sense of soul, joy, and life! The album's got a much brighter feel than you might guess from the cover – a vibe that's a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, but is very nice.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Straight Ahead ... LP Blue Note, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the big stars of Blue Note Records in the 60s, still sounding great here on the revived version of the label in the 80s! Stan's look on the cover may be a bit Cosby Show, but his sound on the tenor is mighty classic throughout – backed by Hammond from Jimmy Smith on most cuts, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
That's Where It's At ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Where it's at with Stanley Turrentine – circa 1962 – a time when the tenorist was really hitting on all burners, and turning out some tremendous work for Blue Note! The album's got Stan working with a special guest – a rare Blue Note appearance from pianist Les McCann, who's also ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available That's Where It's At (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 6.99(75th Anniversary reissue from 2014.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP 69.99
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP Blue Note/Analogue Productions, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited numbered pressing, with insert!)
Blue Note, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99 On May 17, 2024
During the early 60s, Blue Note wisely cut a number of sessions that took advantage of their soulful in-house rhythm trio The Three Sounds. The group recorded more than a few successful albums under their own name – but they also did a few great records that feature them backing up a more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 17.
McCoy Tyner —
Expansions ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A really mindblowing session from McCoy Tyner – perfectly titled "Expansions" to showcase the change in his style at the time! The record is one of Tyner's first larger group efforts – and is a brilliant example of the expansion of his talents in the post-Coltrane years ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UA pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has all split seams with clear tape on the top & bottom seams, heavy surface wear & aging, smudges, small tear on the back opening, name in pen.)
Blue Note, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
Brilliant work as a leader from McCoy Tyner – and easily one of his most righteous albums ever – a true batch of spiritual gems that really takes the John Coltrane legacy one step further! Most numbers build with a modal vibe that's more Impulse Records than Blue Note – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Blue Note, 1967. Very Good+ ... $99.99
As pure a distillation of McCoy Tyner's lyrical vision as one could ever hope for – a brilliant early standout session for the pianist as a leader! McCoy is backed up here by the energetic drumming of Elvin Jones – with whom he shares a natural empathy from their many years together ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Liberty stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, yellowing from age, center splits in the top seam and spine, wide splits in the bottom seam, and some yellowed clear tape at the spine.)
Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 8.99
Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 3.99
Blue Note, 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
Brilliant work from groundbreaking pianist McCoy Tyner – an album that has him firmly stepping out of the shadow of his old boss John Coltrane – and really taking off with a new level of spiritual jazz expression that Tyner's scene helped to foster in the 70s! The group on the set is a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Time For Tyner (non-RVG edition) ... CD 14.99(Part of the excellent Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Blue Note, 1987. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Ulmer on Blue Note – who'd a thunk it? And oddly, although the album's on one of the most jazz-based labels at the time, it's also one of Ulmer's most rock-oriented – with strong lead vocals on nearly every track, and an overall style that's as bluesy as it is experimentally jazzy. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Harold Vick —
Steppin' Out (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1963. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An album that's maybe one of the least familiar Blue Note records to most jazz listeners – a set that was barely pressed up at the time, and reissued infrequently – yet which is a tremendous debut as a leader from tenorist Harold Vick! At the time of the album's release, Vick had been ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial/Blue Note, Early 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
An excellent 2LP set that brings together 28 early 50s recordings by T-Bone Walker – crucial sides that link together jazz and blues traditions, with incredible work on guitar that would go onto influence both genres tremendously. The fact that Walker became a huge influence on soul jazz ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bennie Wallace —
Twilight Time ... LP Blue Note, 1985. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Bennie Wallace on tenor, Ray Anderson on trombone, Dr John on piano and organ, John Scofield on guitar, and Bernard Purdie on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, sticker spot, diagonal razor mark, and bumped corners.)
George Wallington/Blue Note (Japan), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great Blue Note reissue from Japan, and one that brings together 2 impossibly rare 10" recordings from the early LP days of the label! One side of the album features work by the legendary George Wallington – a killer bop player from the early days, and one who soon faded into ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
War —
Platinum Jazz ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Sweet jazzy work from War – a record that has them stretching things out a bit from before, and finding new ways to groove for the second half of the 70s! All the core elements are still firmly in place – that sublime blend of jazz, soul, funk, and Latin elements – but there's a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring wear, name in pen, cutout hole.)
Doug Watkins —
Watkins At Large (180 gram pressing) ... LP Transition/Blue Note, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99 On June 7, 2024
A great session – and one of the few lost ones on the legendary Transition label! The album was originally recorded in Boston in 1956, and it features a group led by bassist Doug Watkins, with Donald Byrd on trumpet, Hank Mobley on tenor, and Art Taylor on drums – really a Blue Note ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, June 7.
Bobby Watson —
No Question About It ... LP Blue Note, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Features Roy Hargrove on trumpet, Frank Lacy on trombone, John Hicks on piano, Curtis Lundy on bass, and either Victor Lewis or Kenny Washington on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1958/1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Great Blue Note two-fer which compiles tracks from Randy Weston's fantastic albums recorded for United Aritsts – rare gems at the forefront of late 50s modern jazz, and records that hardly ever see the light of day! The albums are filled with seminal versions of Randy's famous compositions ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... $43.99
One of the few albums ever made as a leader by tenorist Don Wilkerson – a hell of a talent who was usually working in the background of the Ray Charles band, but got this chance to step out as a leader for Blue Note – in a session that's also one of the rarest on the label! Brother Don ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Preach Brother (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Early 90s Japanese Toshiba-EMI pressing, with insert. Cover has faint ring wear, but looks great overall.)
Blue Note, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
One of the few albums ever made as a leader by tenorist Don Wilkerson – a hell of a talent who was usually working in the background of the Ray Charles band, but got this chance to step out as a leader for Blue Note – in a session that's also one of the rarest on the label! Brother Don ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Preach Brother ... LP 43.99(Part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series!)
Don Wilkerson —
Shoutin! ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... $59.99
Shoutin is right – as the album's a wailer all the way through, one of the few jazz albums cut by Texas tenor giant Don Wilkerson – best known to crowds at the time for his work with the Ray Charles group, but really stepping out here in a different way for Blue Note! The album has Don ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – BN 4145.)
Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Joe Williams was really reviving his career as a vocalist at this point – working with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis big band on a few well-selling records, and on this smoother set with arrangements by Horace Ott. The overall feel is kind of in a swinging Grady Tate mode, with jazziness ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light edge wear.)
Tony Williams —
Civilization ... LP Blue Note, 1986. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Wallace Roney on trumpet, Billy Pierce on soprano and tenor sax, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Charnett Moffett on bass. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Civilization ... CD 6.99(Cover has a promo stamp, Blue Note sticker, and light wear.)
Blue Note, 1985. Near Mint- ... $6.99
An intriguing little set from drummer Tony Williams – and a set that shows him still very much in command of his talents well into the 80s! Tony's playing here with all the bold, open energy of his classic recordings – and although he picks up a bit of electric percussion at points, he ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some price sticker remnants.)
Tony Williams —
Life Time (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1964. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The pinnacle of Blue Note's "new thing" era! This amazing album was led by drummer Tony Williams (then just a wee lad, playing with Miles Davis, in his legendary 60s quintet) – but it's more of a "roundtable" session that features equal contributions by some of Blue Note's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Tony Williams —
Spring (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Startling! This album is one of two that a young Tony Williams cut for Blue Note, back when he was just hitting the age of 20, and when he was already blowing the minds of masters like Jackie McLean (who first hired him) and Miles Davis (who stole him from Jackie for his own group!) with an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Spring (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Light 'Til Dawn (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1993. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A beautiful early album from Cassandra Wilson – a singer who already had a really deep sound, right at the start – and definitely hit her stride with music like this! The album mixes jazzy currents with rootsier elements – some of them from a more global perspective – and ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
A seminal moment on the west coast scene of the 60s – a record that has the great Gerald Wilson pulling together some of the best elements that were going on at the time, and also pointing the way towards changes to come in the future! The set's not the first effort by Wilson on record, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Blue Note, 1967. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
A sublime album by one of our favorite talents in 60s jazz – pianist Jack Wilson, making his second Blue Note appearance here amidst a group of other more likely label players that include Lee Morgan on trumpet, Jackie McLean on alto, and Billy Higgins on drums! Despite the presence of those ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Jack Wilson —
Something Personal ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real treasure through and through – one of the most unusual Blue Note albums you'll ever hear, and a set that's one of the best-remembered from the team of pianist Jack Wilson and vibist Roy Ayers! Long before Roy struck out on his own in the world of funky soul, he worked often in the 60s ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty/UA stereo pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – nice and clean!)
Jack Wilson —
Song For My Daughter ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from pianist Jack Wilson – a set that really showcases his magnificent sense of sound and space – while mixing in some larger ideas as well! The record features full arrangements from Billy Byers – who creates this seductive blend of jazz and strings that still ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.99
A funky gem from Hammond hero Reuben Wilson – one of the last great organ players to emerge from the 60s soul jazz scene – and a musician who seemed to have a great ear for funky currents right from the start! Part of the album's charm is the drums of Idris Muhammad (aka Leo Morris) ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series!)
Reuben Wilson —
On Broadway ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Hammond hero Reuben Wilson's on Broadway – and he hits a massively soulful groove that's light years from the cliched sounds of the great white way! The set's one of the tightest cookers from Wilson's early years on Blue Note – and has a vibe that's a bit different than the rest, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Larry Young —
Into Somethin' ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album from the man that changed the way the world hears the Hammond! This album was Larry Young's first for Blue Note – and it's a mindblowing batch of tunes that push the organ into realms that had never been heard of in jazz. Young's got a real penchant for a modal groove ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Into Somethin' ... CD 14.99(Japanese King pressing, with obi – in great shape! K18P 9235)
Larry Young —
Unity (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note (Germany), Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.99
A brilliant album that would forever change the way the organ was used in jazz! The set's the greatest contribution ever from organist Larry Young – a lean and modal session recorded with help from a young quartet that includes Woody Shaw on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor, and Elvin Jones ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Unity (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Lester Young —
Aladdin Sessions ... LP Blue Note, Late 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some of the best early work by Prez – all recorded in small combo sessions for Aladdin Records during the years 1945 through 1948. The album's one of the few chances you can get to hear Prez blowing clear and free from the time, in that amazing tone which inspired generations of players, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Blue Note Re-issue pressing. Cover has a split seam held by clear tape, a small rip on the opening, edge wear, and a split on the bottom right corner.)
Various —
Blue Note 86 – A New Generation Of Jazz ... LP Blue Note, 1986. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
With selections by Stanley Jordan, Bobby McFerrin, Michel Petrucciani, James Newton, Tony Williams, Bill Evans, Bennie Wallace, and OTB. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Blue Note Gems Of Jazz ... LP Blue Note, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Includes selections by Miles Davis Sextet, Bud Powell Trio, James Moody & His Modernists, Jay Jay Johnson Sextet, Milt Jackson Quintet, Thelonious Monk Quintet, Tadd Dameron Sextet, Horace Silver Trio, Clifford Brown Sextet, and Art Blakey & Sabu. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Blue Note Jazz – Golden Disk ... LP Blue Note (Japan), Late 50s/1960s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful Japanese collection of Blue Note material – with tracks by Donald Byrd, Eric Dolphy, Bobby Hutcherson, Sonny Clark, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, and others – all in a very cool cover! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi. In a heavy book-style cover, with an insert of notes!)
Various —
Blue Note Live At The Roxy ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
An overlooked gem from Blue Note – a special live performance that brings together some of the label's funkiest and most soulful artists of the 70s! The set's somewhat unusual for Blue Note at the time – especially given the label's increasingly studio-driven approach to jazz, with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Various —
Blue Note Re:Imagined II 2022 (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 2022. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Although Blue Note is probably one of the most iconic record labels on the planet, the company's also done a great job of reinventing itself as the years go on – always showing that they've still got an ear for the same sort of new talent that made Blue Note so important back in the day! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Blue Note Revisited ... LP Blue Note, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A dream come true! Someone at Blue Note is keeping their eyes and ears on the street and in the clubs – because here's another late model conceptual triumph – a remix project pairing current innovators in the club and hip hop underground with classic numbers from the label's vaults! ... (Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Blue Note Trip 4 – Looking Back – Mixed By Jazzanova ... LP Blue Note, 1960s/1970s/2005. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
If there's anyone we'd trust with a trip through the Blue Note catalog, it's Jazzanova – as the group have been a key force in the jazz-inspired sound of the global dancefloor for many years! This set's the 4th in Blue Note's "Trip" series – and it may well be the best, as ... (Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Blue Note's Three Decades Of Jazz Vol 1 – 1959 to 1969 ... LP Blue Note, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Classic work by Jimmy Smith, Ike Quebec, Kenny Burrell, Eric Dolphy, Horace Silver, Lou Donaldson, Ornette Coleman, Donald Byrd, and Lee Morgan. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Blue Note, 1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
With selections by Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Milt Jackson, Jay Jay Johnson, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Jimmy Smith, Sonny Clark, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, and Lou Donaldson. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has ring wear, edge wear with seam splits, and light aging.)
Various —
Transmissions From The Total Refreshment Centre ... LP Blue Note, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
London's Total Refreshment Centre has been one of the world's hippest musical venues in recent years – a fantastic showcase for all the sorts of groundbreaking, genre-busting work that's been happening in the city – as well as host to some equally free-thinking artists from around the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Transmissions From The Total Refreshment Centre ... CD 7.99