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Barney Kessel/
Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Barney Kessel/Contemporary/OJC, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare 70s reunion for the Poll Winners trio of Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, and Shelly Manne – one that has them all looking a bit shaggy on the cover, but still plenty darn tight in the grooves of the record! There's a really nice change here from the earlier sound of the group – longer ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Poll Winners – Straight Ahead ... LP 13.99
King Curtis —
New Scene Of King Curtis ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
King Pleasure/Prestige/OJC, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A record that revolutionized the concept of jazz vocals in the 50s – thanks to famous performances by Annie Ross and King Pleasure! The tracks on the LP include Ross' early interpretations of Wardell Gray's classics "Twisted" and "Farmer's Market", and the King Pleasure ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available King Pleasure Sings/
Lee Konitz —
Spirits ... CD Milestone/OJC, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little session from Lee Konitz – simple, without many tricks, and a great 70s extension of the sound of his 50s work! The group's a quartet with Sal Mosca on piano – and on a number of tracks, the pair of them play together alone, Lee blowing introspectively, and Sal working in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Land —
Eastward Ho – Harold Land In New York ... CD Jazzland/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great record – and easily one of Harold Land's best! The session brings Land in from the west coast, and records him in New York with his regular rhythm combo that included the great Amos Trice on piano, Clarence Jones on bass, and Joe Peters on drums. But, added to that quartet is the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Land —
Fox ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A key moment in the west coast hardbop scene – and one of the greatest early records from saxophonist Harold Land! The group's a really striking one – with the unique Dupree Bolton on trumpet, a great player that we really only know from this set – plus Herbie Lewis on bass, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Fox (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(BMG pressing.)
Harold Land —
West Coast Blues ... CD Jazzland/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Harold Land, and a great set that has a hard soul jazz feel – despite the "west coast" in the title. Harold's playing with a great group that includes Barry Harris, Joe Gordon, and Sam Jones – as well as guitarist Wes Montgomery, who's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Yusef Lateef —
Centaur & The Phoenix ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Yusef Lateef —
Sounds Of Yusef ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully haunting set by Yusef that marked his move to Prestige, and a sophistication of the Eastern-tinged jazz style that he developed during his years with Savoy. The tracks on here feature Yusef playing tenor, flute, and argol – with backing by a group of Detroit musicians that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1996 OJC pressing.)
Latin Jazz Quintet + Eric Dolphy —
Caribe ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A masterful meeting of Eric Dolpy and The Latin Jazz Quintet – a record that shows a rare Latin side of Dolphy's talents, but one that's totally great! The core group here are the ensemble led by conga player Juan Amalbert with vibes, piano, bass, and percussion – a group who helped ... (Jazz) read more CD
Barbara Lea —
Barbara Lea ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few 50s albums ever cut from singer Barbara Lea – a great vocalist who seemed to get a bit more of a chance in the studio much later in her life! This session's got a slightly unusual feel – in that it's not really torchy, but also not as outrightly swinging either – ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1964. Used ... $6.99
"Dynamic" is right – as Rod's one of the hippest large group arrangers of his time! The album's a really wonderful record that features Rod leading an octet with a distinctly modern touch – almost building off the styles of Kenton groups of the 50s, but with more of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
George Lewis —
Jazz In The Classic New Orleans Tradition ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1951/1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects work by the New Orleans Jazz Band, which features Lewis, Alvin Alcorn, Lawrence Marrero, Lester Santiago, Alcide Pavageau, and Paul Barbarin – plus quartet material featuring some of the same players. (Jazz) CD
Meade Lux Lewis —
Blues Piano Artistry Of Meade Lux Lewis ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Lewis on piano and celeste. Tracks include "Hammer Chatter", "Bear Trap Stomp", "C-Jam Blues", "Fate", "Frompy Stomp", "Rough Seas", and "Celeste Bounce". (Jazz) CD
Abbey Lincoln —
That's Him! ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Abbey Lincoln's earliest albums – an all star session recorded with backing by Kenny Dorham, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Max Roach! Abbey's still pretty straight at this point – singing a variety of wispy love songs and emotional tunes – but she's also ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Mundell Lowe —
Grand Night For Swinging ... CD Prestige/Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very hip album that shows that Mundell Lowe was much more than just a regular jazz guitarist. Lowe emerges here as a relatively hip modernist – working in a small combo that includes Ed Thigpen on drums, Billy Taylor on piano, and Les Grinage on bass, as well as occasional alto work by ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Teo Macero —
Teo Macero With The Prestige Jazz Quartet ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few 50s small group sessions recorded by Teo Macero as a leader – and one of the best! Macero's probably better known both for his work as an arranger, and as a producer of famous albums at bigger labels – but here, he's working with a quintet in a laidback vibe that really ... (Jazz) read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... $13.99
Trio side with Bob Cranshaw and Mickey Roker. Soul jazz piano stuff, with a few nice originals like "Cracklin" and "Down the Line". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print 1998 OJC pressing.)
Mangione Brothers Sextet —
Jazz Brothers ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Think what you want about Chuck and his 70s hits, this version of the Mangione Brothers is a cooker! Chuck is on trumpet, Gap is on piano, and the rest of the group features Larry Combs on alto, Sal Nistico on tenor, Bill Saunders on bass, and Roy McCurdy on drums – all grooving in a nice ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Shelly Manne —
Live – Shelly Manne & His Men At The Manne Hole Vol 1 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record from Shelly Manne – one of his only dates recorded at The Manne Hole, even though it was his own club – and a killer live recording that was issued in a rare 2LP format for the time! The style here is similar to Manne's excellent recordings at the Blackhawk – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible record from Shelly Manne – one of his only dates recorded at The Manne Hole, even though it was his own club – and a killer live recording that was issued in a rare 2LP format for the time! The style here is similar to Manne's excellent recordings at the Blackhawk – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Shelly Manne —
Shelly Manne & His Men Vol 1 – The West Coast Sound ... CD Contemporary/OJC, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty darn great record – the first full length LP cut by Shelly, issued by Contemporary in the mid 50s, and pulling together side from sessions in 1953, some of which were issued previously, others of which appear for the first time here. The tracks are short and playful – very ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print OJC pressing.)
Shelly Manne —
Three/Contemporary/OJC, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A full length album that brings together 2 different earlier 10" sessions by Manne – groundbreaking work in a freer mode than most of what was going on in LA during the mid 50s! Side one features material from The Three – a 10" session that featured Manne on drums, Shorty ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... $2.99
A stunning hardbop set from drummer Shelly Manne – a player most folks associate with more arranged jazz, or cooler modes of the LA scene of the 50s – but a player who was already starting to open up and forge new roads by the end of that decade! Shelly became a surprising proponent of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Shelly Manne & His Men —
Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 5 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stunning hardbop set from drummer Shelly Manne – a player most folks associate with more arranged jazz, or cooler modes of the LA scene of the 50s – but a player who was already starting to open up and forge new roads by the end of that decade! Shelly became a surprising proponent of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Charlie Mariano —
Boston All Stars ... LP 
OJC, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Vital early Prestige work from alto sax great Charlie Mariano – who's fronting a quintet of Boston All Stars! The record includes a couple of his more essential early compositions in "Erosong" and "Barsac" – and Charlie's solos on those are incredible on those. It's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pat Martino —
East! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very groovy stuff from guitarist Pat Martino – and a record that has him breaking past the soul jazz roots of his early days with Trudy Pitts – into a more open-ended spiritual vein, well-suited for the "east" tag in the title! The record's not filled with a lot of Eastern ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ... $11.99
An excellent album from guitarist Pat Martino – caught here at a key point when he was breaking out of his earlier soul jazz roots, and going for a more complicated style that showed he was picking up a lot of spiritual influences from the Coltrane generation. The record's got a core group ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jack McDuff & Gene Ammons —
Brother Jack Meets The Boss ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic early set from Jack McDuff – and a record that's very much in his own hands, despite the presence of Gene Ammons as a co-leader! The group's more of a McDuff one than an Ammons ensemble – and features the great Joe Dukes on drums, Eddie Diehl on guitar, and Harold Vick on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Howard McGhee —
Maggie's Back In Town ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ken McIntyre with Eric Dolphy —
Looking Ahead ... CD New Jazz/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A legendary meeting of these two modernists – and a record that's filled with sharp-edged new ideas! Both Ken McIntyre and Eric Dolphy play alto and flute on the album – and Dolphy contributes a bit of bass clarinet as well – and the pair receive a bit of straighter backing than ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed copy!)
Jackie McLean —
4, 5 & 6 ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
An unusual title, but one that refers to Jackie McLean in quartet, quintet, and sextet formation – a growing lineup that develops along the course of the record, as new players are added into the mix with a casual, almost blowing session approach! The set begins with Jackie's alto set out in ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jackie McLean —
Long Drink Of The Blues ... CD New Jazz/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Long-blowing late 50s work from Jackie McLean – one of his standout sets as a leader from the pre-Blue Note years! The album features McLean in two different settings – really opening up on side one with a sextet that includes Curtis Fuller on trombone, Webster Young on trumpet, Gil ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charles McPherson —
Bebop Revisited! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bebop is alive and well in this classic 60s set by McPherson – blowing hard here in a Bird-esque mode on alto, but also with some of the soulfulness of Jackie McLean during the 50s. The group features Carmell Jones on trumpet, Barry Harris on piano, Nelson Boyd on bass, and Al Heath on drums ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gil Melle —
Gil's Guests ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
We've got a long-standing love affair with the music of Gil Melle, and this CD's a perfect example of why we think he's so great! Melle was an enigmatic baritone player who recorded for Blue Note and Prestige in the 50's, and his recordings for both labels have a strange other-wordly quality that's ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charles Mingus —
Charles Mingus Quintet plus Max Roach ... CD Debut/OJC, 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Charles Mingus' greatest albums from the early days – and a record that shows him making the shift into the groundbreaking style that would characterize his excellent work of the late 50s! The group features Mal Waldon on piano, George Barrow on tenor, Eddie Bert on trombone, and Max ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Mingus At The Bohemia ... CD Debut/OJC, 1955. Used ... $6.99
Seminal early work from Charles Mingus – a session that really shows him beginning to work in tightly arranged, deeply resonant styles – pushing much more deeply towards the brilliance of the late 50s! The set's recorded with a great lineup that includes Mal Waldron, Max Roach, and the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Mingus At The Bohemia ... LP 23.99(OJC pressing.)
Debut/OJC, Mid 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
Seminal early work from Charles Mingus – a session that really shows him beginning to work in tightly arranged, deeply resonant styles – pushing much more deeply towards the brilliance of the late 50s! The set's recorded with a great lineup that includes Mal Waldron, Max Roach, and the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mingus At The Bohemia ... CD 6.99
Charles Mingus —
Town Hall Concert (Jazz Workshop) ... CD OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great later example of the genius of Mingus with Eric Dolphy – a performance done shortly before Dolphy left on his tragic last visit to Europe in 1964, and which features both him and Mingus at their freest together! Don't mistake the album for the similarly-titled Town Hall album on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Period/OJC, 1954. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Fantastic mid-50's work by Mingus, and a pivotal pair of recordings that clearly show his transition from bop bassist to groundbreaking modernist. The CD brings together two rare 10" albums that originally came out on the Period label in 1954. The albums are also noteworthy for the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charles Mingus with Jackie Paris, The Gordons, etc —
Debut Rarities Vol 4 ... CD Debut/OJC, 1952/1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Charles Mingus/Debut/OJC, 1953/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two rare slices of Charles Mingus from the 50s – back to back on a single CD! First up is a Charles Mingus Octet session, originally released as a 10" LP – and a date that shows some of the first complicated orchestrations from the legendary bassist! The music here already has ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Mitchell —
Cup Bearers ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the first albums to really show Blue Mitchell's genius as a leader – recorded past the more formulaic bop modes of some of his other Riverside sessions, and handled with a lyrical edge that really gets at the best aspects of his playing. Of course, part of the reason for this is that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... $19.99
A hip session from Blue – one that points the way towards some of his later work on Blue Note, and which features a larger than usual group arranged by Jimmy Heath. As on some of Heath's other projects from the time, the groove is tight and soulful, but never so dominant as to overwhelm the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1994 OJC pressing. Booklet has a slight crease.)
Red Mitchell —
Presenting Red Mitchell ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great early work from bassist Red Mitchell – one of his few sets as a leader in the US, before going on to a wide range of records overseas! The lineup is unusual – as Red is working with a group that features the great James Clay on flute and tenor, alongside Lorraine Geller on piano, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, early 90s OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
A stone classic from the Modern Jazz Quartet – recorded back when the group still featured Kenny Clarke in its membership, but already with some of the more serious, somber tones that would mark the combo's more famous years! Tracks here are from a variety of sessions in 1953, 1954, and 1955 ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Django (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 11.99(OJC pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
5 By Monk By 5 ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Monk Monk Monk! A classic, with a lively quintet that includes Thad Jones, Sam Jones, Art Taylor, and the amazing Charlie Rouse, here just beginning a very fruitful association with Monk – and really adding a lot to the session with some incredible tenor work that's as angular and modern as ... (Jazz) read more CD
Thelonious Monk —
Alone In San Francisco ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic solo piano album from Thelonious Monk – recorded live in San Francisco, and maybe one of his best albums ever in the format! There's a special sort of quality that makes Monk's solo work so different from his trio, quartet, and larger group music – this real understanding of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print OJC pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
Alone In San Francisco ... LP Riverside/OJC, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic solo piano album from Thelonious Monk – recorded live in San Francisco, and maybe one of his best albums ever in the format! There's a special sort of quality that makes Monk's solo work so different from his trio, quartet, and larger group music – this real understanding of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Riverside/OJC, 1956. Used ... $3.99
A brilliant title for this brilliant album from Thelonious Monk – a set that really has him coming back strongly in the second half of the 50s – with a new talent for arrangements that really goes past his previous work! Monk's piano and compositions are every bit as great as before ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Brilliant Corners ... LP 23.99(OJC pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
Brilliant Corners ... LP Riverside/OJC, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
A brilliant title for this brilliant album from Thelonious Monk – a set that really has him coming back strongly in the second half of the 50s – with a new talent for arrangements that really goes past his previous work! Monk's piano and compositions are every bit as great as before ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Brilliant Corners ... CD 3.99
Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... $2.99
A key classic from Thelonious Monk's years at Riverside – and an album that's as compelling as its haunting title! The session features Thelonious working with a great quartet that includes Johnny Griffin on tenor, playing these wonderfully angular lines; Ahmed Abdul-Malik on bass, working ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Misterioso (Riverside) ... LP 38.99(OJC pressing with a crease through the traycard artwork.)
Thelonious Monk —
Monk's Music (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark in jazz – easily one of Thelonious Monk's greatest albums ever, and a magical crossroads of talents that brings together a variety of jazz traditions! The work is performed by an ambitious Monk septet that includes both Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane on tenor – and if you' ... (Jazz) read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... $3.99 5.99
A classic outing of solo piano by Thelonious Monk – a format that wasn't used often, but which always made for some really compelling work! Monk in this mode is often different than the bolder leader of a trio or larger group – and there's a more introspective quality to the record ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Thelonious Himself ... LP 33.99
Thelonious Himself (Keepnews collection – with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious In Action (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic cooker from Thelonious Monk – recorded during his legendary run at the Five Spot in the late 50s, and featuring some especially great work on tenor from a young Johnny Griffin! Griffin's filling a role here that would be cemented a bit more firmly in the 60s by Charlie Rouse – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious In Action (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic cooker from Thelonious Monk – recorded during his legendary run at the Five Spot in the late 50s, and featuring some especially great work on tenor from a young Johnny Griffin! Griffin's filling a role here that would be cemented a bit more firmly in the 60s by Charlie Rouse – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk & Sonny Rollins ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1953/1954. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A full length set that compiles earlier sessions cut under either the name of Thelonious Monk or Sonny Rollins – most of them together in the same group! At the time of recording, Monk was an established figure on the bop scene, but Rollins was still a fresh voiced up-and-comer – yet ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Thelonious Monk & Sonny Rollins (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 11.99(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk In Italy ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A famous European set from Thelonious Monk – recorded early in the 60s with his famous quartet that included Charlie Rouse on tenor! Even at this point before the Columbia sides, Rouse is already amazing – really stretching out in these modern, angular lines that are quite different ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk Orchestra At Town Hall ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A unique large group effort from Thelonious Monk – but one that bristles with all the angular energy of his other great work for Riverside! The group here is a tentet – filled with excellent players who include Donald Byrd, Phil Woods, Pepper Adams, Eddie Bert, Robert Northern, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Thelonious Monk plays the music of Duke Ellington – but as you can imagine, the sound here is quite different than usual! At a time when Ellington was working mostly in large group format for the mainstream, Monk's presentation of his standards in trio format is a wonderful way to unlock ... (Jazz) read more CD
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk Quartet Plus Two at the Blackhawk (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stunning pre-Columbia session from Thelonious Monk – a really great live date that has Monk's familiar quartet augmented by west coast players Joe Gordon on trumpet and Harold Land on tenor! Given that Charlie Rouse is already in the group on tenor, the addition of Land's horn makes for a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk Quintet ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1953/1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A full length LP that brings together 2 earlier sessions by Thelonious Monk! The main part of the album is a legendary Monk quintet recording, done at a time when Thelonious was mostly pretty trio-heavy in the studio – and a set that features some great tenor by Frank Foster, alongside ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane ... CD Jazzland/OJC, 1957/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A record that documents a meeting of two giants of modern jazz in the 50s – the angular genius Thelonious Monk, and the younger John Coltrane – a tenor player who was probably better-known for his work with Miles Davis during this period! The recordings are more Monk's than Coltrane's ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane (20 bit remaster) ... CD 3.99
Riverside/OJC, 1956. Used ... $6.99
Thelonious Monk & Gerry Mulligan —
Mulligan Meets Monk ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
An unlikely pair, but a great one here – and the record's one of those few magical moments where bringing together unusual partners actually works! Mulligan's cool hardly seems a match for Monk's angular modernism, but together the players seem to strike a middle ground that resonates with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Mulligan Meets Monk ... LP 29.99
Wes Montgomery —
Boss Guitar (with bonus tracks) (OJC Remasters) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early greatness from Wes Montgomery – and a session that's got a gritty edge that takes Wes back to his Indianapolis roots! The album's one of the few of the time to feature the unsung Hammond hero Mel Rhyne – a player who worked with Wes at his start, but has only gotten stronger ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Boss Guitar ... LP 43.99(2010 OJC remastered edition with a punch through the barcode.)
Wes Montgomery —
Full House (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With grooves this great, the house must have been full – and the album's a gem of an early live date by Wes Montgomery, recorded in Berkeley with a quartet that includes Johnny Griffin on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The tunes have a nicely ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print OJC pressing.)
Wes Montgomery —
Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
They're not kidding with the title of this one – because although the record was only Wes Montgomery's second album as a leader, he was already making plenty of waves with the sound of his guitar! The session lines Wes up with the very tight rhythm team of Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... LP 34.99(Out of print early 90s OJC pressing.)
Wes Montgomery —
Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
They're not kidding with the title of this one – because although the record was only Wes Montgomery's second album as a leader, he was already making plenty of waves with the sound of his guitar! The session lines Wes up with the very tight rhythm team of Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... LP 34.99(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... $4.99
Wes Montgomery with a bit of sax and flute – a nice change from the sound of some of his other early records, thanks to key work on the set from James Clay! Clay plays mostly flute on the record, but does so with a hard edge that reminds us of Frank Wess' work from the same stretch – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Wes Montgomery —
Wes Montgomery Trio (aka A Dynamic New Jazz Sound) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wes Montgomery's first album as a leader – a relatively obscure set that has him playing in a trio with Indianapolis bandmates Mel Rhyne on organ and Paul Parker on drums – a mode that strongly recalls Montgomery's roots in the Indy scene at the time! If you only know the later, famous ... (Jazz) read more CD
Tete Montoliu —
Lunch In LA (with bonus track) ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mostly solo material from Tete Montoliu – playing piano, as well as eating lunch, on this sweet LA date from the start of the 80s! The spare setting allows Montoliu to do a lot more here than usual – really freed from rhythm on some numbers, and stretching out into territory that might ... (Jazz) read more CD
James Moody —
Moody's Mood For Blues ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1954/1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
James Moody on alto and tenor saxophone, Pee Wee Moore on baritone saxophone, William Shepherd on trombone, Dave Burns on trumpet, Jimmy Boyd and Sadik Hakim on piano, John Lathan on bass, Clarence Johnson and Joe Harris on drums, with vocals from Eddie Jefferson and Iona Wade. (Jazz) CD
(1994 OJC pressing. Disc label has radio call letters in white out.)
Ada Moore —
Ada Moore with Tal Farlow, John LaPorta, & Oscar Pettiford (with bonus tracks) ... CD Debut/OJC, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful early session on Charles Mingus' Debut Records label – one that features singer Ada Moore – a thin-voiced, yet soulful songstress with an edgey sort of tone! The album's got lots of nice rough edges that take it away from the cliched vocal album of the time – ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Ada Moore with Tal Farlow, John LaPorta, & Oscar Pettiford – Jazz Workshop Vol 3 ... LP 9.99(Sealed OJC pressing.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent later work from Frank Morgan – the legendary LA altoist who first burned brightly in the bop generation, then came back to make really rich recordings like this! The set's got Frank in some really great company – a hip sextet that features Joe Henderson on tenor, Bobby ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1985. Used ... $9.99 11.99
A great date from the later revival years of altoist Frank Morgan – thanks to a warm performance from the Cedar Walton trio! One of the great things about late Morgan is the way in which he's able to really fit himself into different settings – still holding onto his soulful roots, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing, spine has a cutout notch.)
Lee Morgan —
Take Twelve ... CD Jazzland/OJC, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A rare non-Blue Note outing from Lee Morgan – and a record that's sometimes mistaken as a large group effort because of the "twelve" in the title, but which is a tight small group set that's equally cooking as some of Lee's better known records! As with the best mid 60s Blue Note ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... $6.99
Given what a freewheeling, open-minded, and lyrical jazz singer Mark Murphy is, it's hard to imagine him really loving "the blues" – and fortunately, most of that love is extended in the title, because the album itself is less of the blues effort that you might think. True, the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available That's How I Love The Blues ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $12.99
One of the first larger concept albums from Oliver Nelson – and a set that really marked a strong step forward as a jazz arranger! The album is one long suite – as you might guess from the title – with righteous themes that deal not just with rising independence in postwar Africa ... (Jazz) read more CD
Oliver Nelson —
Main Stem ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A relaxed small group session from saxophonist Oliver Nelson – a record that's quite different than some of his more tightly arranged dates, and a good reminder of this side of his talents! Oliver plays both alto and tenor sax on the album, and he's joined by a perfect group for the easy ... (Jazz) read more CD
Oliver Nelson —
Meet Oliver Nelson ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Although Nelson went onto become a very successful pop jazz arranger during the 1960s, this early 1959 album features him as a bright new jazz soloist – with a keen talent for blowing the alto with a tone that is at once soulful and lyrical, yet somehow darkly edgey. The session features a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Oliver Nelson —
Screamin' The Blues ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most open-ended and laidback records ever from Oliver Nelson – a set that gets away from the tighter arrangements of other albums, and really lets you concentrate on his saxophone work! The album's got a really wonderful feel throughout – easygoing and soulful, with work by ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy —
Straight Ahead ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little small group session by Nelson – one that has him working in a quintet with Eric Dolphy, one that shows that Nelson could be a strongly modernist player when he wanted to be! Dolphy plays alto, bass clarinet, and flute – and Nelson's tone is appropriately biting to match ... (Jazz) read more CD
New Jazz/Prestige/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... $18.99
Oliver Nelson is definitely taking care of business here – thanks to some key help from the great Lem Winchester on vibes, and a young Johnny Hammond Smith on organ! The pair bring a mighty deep groove to the record – which gives Nelson a chance to show off some of the deeper tones on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, name in pen on CD.)
Phineas Newborn —
Back Home ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Previously unreleased material recorded by Phineas Newborn for Contemporary Records – a set that has him ringing out the notes in ways that are almost earthier than in earlier years – sometimes bluesy, but other times with almost a more traditional approach to the keys! There's a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Phineas Newborn —
Great Jazz Piano Of Phineas Newborn Jr ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully romping work from Phineas Newborn – and a great showcase for the harder side of his sound on the piano, something that didn't always show up on his RCA albums of the 50s! The style here has plenty of bluesy overtones – not in a cliched soul jazz way, but in an earthy mode ... (Jazz) read more CD
Phineas Newborn —
Harlem Blues ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1969. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A later issue of material recorded in the late 60s by Phineas for Contempoary – tunes from the sessions for the album Please Send Me Someone To Love, but which didn't make the cut at the time – and are here issued a decade after the original recordings! The group on the set features ... (Jazz) read more CD
Phineas Newborn —
Look Out – Phineas Is Back! ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Contemporary/OJC, 1964. Used ... $7.99
The Newborn Touch is always a great one, but it sounds especially nice on this record – a set that seems to go even farther than any of Phineas' earlier trio sessions! There's an almost-ambitious sound to the record that we really like a lot – one that possibly comes from Newborn's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print OJC pressing.)
Phineas Newborn —
World Of Piano ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Joe Newman —
Jive At Five ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Joe blows it strong and mellow – in this spare swinging group that includes Frank Wess on tenor, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Eddie Jones on bass, and Oliver Jackson on drums. Tracks are warm and unpressured, more in a Verve mode than a Prestige one – and titles include "Wednesday's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print OJC pressing.)
Lennie Niehaus —
Lennie Niehaus – Vol 1 The Quintets ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first moments of genius as a leader from saxophonist/arranger Lennie Niehaus – a set that has Lennie stepping out of the larger Stan Kenton orchestra, into the limelight with a hip quintet that includes Jack Montrose on tenor, Bob Gordon on baritone, Monty Budwig on bass, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lennie Niehaus —
Lennie Niehaus Vol 4 – The Quintets & Strings ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sublime work from this oft-overlooked alto player – a wonderful album that features Lennie playing in quintets with Bill Perkins, Bob Gordon, Stu Williamson, and Hampton Hawes – plus added string quartet backings on most of the tunes – making for a shimmering sound that's really ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1995 OJC pressing.)
Lennie Niehaus —
Lennie Niehaus Vol 5 – The Sextet ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A gem of a session from Lennie Niehaus – one of his best 50s albums for Contemporary, and one of his most obscure too! The album features Lennie's alto in the company of a group that includes Bill Perkins on tenor and flute, Jimmy Giuffre on baritone, and Stu Williamson on trumpet. There's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Sal Nistico —
Heavyweights/Jazzland/Milestone, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 early 60s sessions by tenorist Sal Nistico – a great player who spent most of his life in bigger bands, but who also knew how to shine on small group settings like these! They sure got the title right on the CD, as Sal's playing tenor in groups that feature many heavyweights, and soul jazz ... (Jazz) read more CD
Fantasy/OJC, 1954. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Great lean grooves from vibist Red Norvo – exactly the kind or record that shows why he was such an amazing talent on his instrument in the 50s! The album has Red working without piano or drums – just the guitar of Jimmy Raney and bass of Red Mitchell – both players who are ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Fantasy/OJC, 1953. Used ... $2.99
A legendary live performance, and one that's often billed as a high moment in the history of bebop – a special concert-only group that brings together five key bop heavyweights – Charlie Parker on alto, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Bud Powell on piano, Charles Mingus on bass, and Max ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Sealed.)
Jazz At Massey Hall – The Quintet (Debut) ... LP 24.99
Jazz At Massey Hall – The Quintet (20 bit remaster) ... CD 0.99
Fantasy/OJC, 1953. Used ... $0.99 6.99
A legendary live performance, and one that's often billed as a high moment in the history of bebop – a special concert-only group that brings together five key bop heavyweights – Charlie Parker on alto, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Bud Powell on piano, Charles Mingus on bass, and Max ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (2002 20 bit remaster.)
Jazz At Massey Hall – The Quintet (Debut) ... LP 24.99
Jazz At Massey Hall – The Quintet ... CD 2.99
Joe Pass —
Eximious ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully-toned set from guitarist Joe Pass – and a great demonstration of why he was recorded so heavily by Pablo Records during his later years! Joe's sound here is clear and clean, but richly chromatic too – a wellspring of full feelings, but with a great degree of subtlety too ... (Jazz) read more CD
