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Nessa, 1979. Used ... $19.99
A well-titled set, given that Fred Anderson's been a missing link in Chicago jazz for many years – a bold tenorist with qualities that reach back to the heavy sax generation of the 50s, and a creative improvisor who's kept the AACM ideals alive and well in the Windy City for years! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Art Ensemble 1967 to 1968 (5CD set) ... CD Nessa, 1967/1968. Used 5 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
5 discs worth of pre-history from the founding core of Chicago's AACM, back when they were simply known as the "Art Ensemble". Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors, and Lester Bowie are joined by Thurman Barker, Robert Corwder, Philip Wilson and Curtis Clark. 23 tracks in all, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Les Stances A Sophie ... CD Nessa/Soul Jazz (UK), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Probably the greatest album ever by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – and also one of their rarest! The album was cut for Pathe Marconi in Paris in 1970, and was the soundtrack to a film that was as obscure as the album. The group's never been finer – and plays with a creative tightness ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Les Stances A Sophie ... CD Nessa/Universal Sound (UK), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Probably the greatest album ever by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – and also one of their rarest! The album was cut for Pathe Marconi in Paris in 1970, and was the soundtrack to a film that was as obscure as the album. The group's never been finer – and plays with a creative tightness ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lester Bowie —
All The Numbers (Numbers 1 & 2 – plus bonus material) ... CD Nessa, 1967. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Some of the earliest work ever recorded by Lester Bowie as a leader – and a set that stands in importance right next to the early Delmark AACM sides by Anthony Braxton and Roscoe Mitchell! Plus, the album's almost an early Art Ensemble of Chicago effort, given the lineup – which ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bobby Bradford/Nessa, 2014. Used ... Out Of Stock
The great Bobby Bradford recorded famously for the Nessa label back in the 70s – but here he's heard in the company of some younger players on a contemporary recording – one that shows that his fire hasn't dimmed at all! The group's a quartet – with Frode Gjerstad on alto and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Von Freeman —
Have No Fear (plus bonus track) ... CD Nessa, 1975. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best studio albums ever from the legendary Von Freeman – and a date that really captures some of the careful essence of his live performances in Chicago! Unlike the previous Atlantic album, which tried to fit Von into a more expected bag, this easygoing Nessa session really lets ... (Jazz) read more CD
Von Freeman —
Serenade & Blues ... CD Nessa, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Right from the very first note, you'll know you're in for something special here – the unusual phrasing and open-hearted qualities that made Von Freeman one of the true Chicago legends on the tenor saxophone – even though he never got the global fame of contemporaries like Clifford ... (Jazz) read more CD
Nick Mazzarella & Tomeka Reid —
Signaling ... CD Nessa, 2017. Used ... Out Of Stock
Completely sublime duets between alto saxophonist Nick Mazzarella and cellist Tomeka Reid – working here together at a level that seems to both bring a whole new sense of energy to duo improvisation, and also put the record at the level of some of the most exciting work of the 70s! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roscoe Mitchell —
Before There Was Sound ... CD Nessa, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Some of the earliest work from AACM legend Roscoe Mitchell – tracks recorded before his legendary Sound album, hence the title – finally appearing here for the first time ever! Even in 1965, Mitchell is way ahead of his time – working at a free-thinking, free-wheeling approach to ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Before There Was Sound ... CD 13.99
Roscoe Mitchell —
Nonaah ... CD Nessa, 1977. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A seminal session from Roscoe Mitchell – beautiful work recorded for the small Nessa label, and a real testament to the fragile beauty of his music! Some of the tracks are solo, and others feature Roscoe in shifting groups with other AACM players – a duet with bassist Malachi Favors, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Roscoe Mitchell Art Ensemble —
Congliptious (with bonus tracks) ... CD Nessa, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hal Russell NRG Ensemble with Charles Tyler —
Generation (with bonus tracks) ... CD Nessa, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mad music from the legendary NRG Ensemble – a key early force in Chicago's avant jazz scene in the 80s, teamed here with the mighty reedman Charles Tyler! The group itself is already heavy on dynamic reeds – with leader Hal Russell on tenor and Chuck Burdelik on tenor, alto, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ira Sullivan —
Circumstantial (plus bonus track) ... CD Nessa, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked later gem from Chicago trumpeter Ira Sullivan – maybe some of the greatest music he ever recorded, thanks to the freewheeling vibe and strong artist respect of the Nessa label! Sullivan's working here on a variety of horns – trumpet, flugelhorn, flute, and soprano sax ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charles Tyler —
Saga Of The Outlaws ... CD Nessa, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous 70s album from Charles Tyler – one recorded with a rich, raw tone that's simply mindblowing! Tyler here has all of the deep soul we first came to love during his ESP years, but also a sound that's a bit more focused too – one that's extremely powerful, and boldly righteous ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Saga Of The Outlaws ... CD 13.99(Items 1 – 15 of 15)
