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Pepper Adams —
Encounter! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Late 60s greatness from Pepper Adams – an overlooked session that's easily one of his most standout sides of the decade! There's an easygoing swing to the record that's simply wonderful – a well-blown sound that's never too overthought or academic – just pure proof of the sort of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1996 OJC pressing.)
Mose Allison —
Autumn Song ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mose Allison's last album for Prestige Records – before moving onto even bigger fame at Columbia and Atlantic during the 60s! Unlike Allison's later sets, this one is mostly instrumental – but there are a few sweet vocal tracks that bring out the hip, rootsy lyrical modes that would ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... $5.99
Like many other 70s reissues in the Prestige/Milestone/fantasy family, this set compiles 2 early albums by Mose. Unlike a lot of his later material, this set's mostly instrumental, though he does get in some vocals on about a third of the tracks. The album features some great work by Allison's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Mose Allison —
Down Home Piano ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
An all-instrumental set from Mose Allison – one that drops out his familiar jazz vocals, and really brings a nice focus to his energy on the keys of the piano! Given that Mose really got his start as a sideman in other combos during the 50s, the selection's no surprise – and if you've ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... $1.99
Great early classics – including "Seventh Son", "Eyesight To The Blind", "Parchman Farm", and lots more! (Vocalists) CD
Gene Ammons —
Angel Eyes ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons —
Blue Gene ... CD Prestige, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Way more than just an album with Gene Ammons as a leader – and instead, a set that truly earns the "all stars" listed on the cover – thanks to a great array of supporting players, and a very loose, open-ended jam session style that lets everyone get in plenty of solo space! ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing. Artwork has some age spots.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Is Back (Boss Is Back/Prestige, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet double-length set – one that features two classic Prestige albums from Gene Ammons! Boss Is Back is a great comeback for tenor legend Gene Ammons – not just in a musical sense, but also because Jug had spent most of the past few years in prison – as part of the usual ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1994 pressing, spine has a cutout notch.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor ... CD Prestige/OJC/ZYX (Germany), 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... (Jazz) read more CD
(German pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor (RVG remaster series) ... CD Prestige, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 RVG pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Funky ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons may be the leader, but the tenor giant is in great company here – stretching out over four long tracks, with help from Jackie McLean on alto, Art Farmer on trumpet, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Mal Waldron on piano! The rhythm is kicked in nicely by Doug Watkins on bass and Art ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige (Japan), Early 1950s. Used ... $14.99
A classic album from Gene Ammons – one that features the tenor legend at his prime, working in two different settings! The first batch has Ammons "battling" Sonny Stitt in a set of stuff that features hard twin tenors in the frontline, with the kind of cutting contests the two of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print early 90s Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons Story – The 78 Era ... CD Prestige, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent overview of Ammons' early years at Prestige – back when he was recording mostly 78s for the label, and king of the jukebox scene! The sides vary between bop, swing, and a bit of rougher R&B styled tunes – and players include Sonny Stitt, Duke Jordan, Benny Green, Bill ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons Story – The Organ Combos ... CD Prestige, 1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Our favorite side of Gene Ammons' talents – summed up nicely in a 2LP set! Ammons wasn't the first tenor player to work with a Hammond organ, but once the format gained popularity, Gene made a wise move to take it up – and it became a pairing that forever defined the later years of his ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Ammons —
Goodbye ... CD Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons' last session – not as funky as earlier work for Prestige, but still pretty darn nice! The group's got Gary Bartz on alto, Kenny Drew on piano, Sam Jones on bass, Louis Hayes on drums, and Nat Adderley on cornet – and they groove together well, in the kind of soul ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Goodbye ... LP 19.99(Out of print 1998 20bit K2 pressing, includes obi.)
Gene Ammons —
Jammin With Gene – Hi Fi Jam Session ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ahhhh . . . The Jam Session years of Gene Ammons! This album was one of a number that Jug cut for Prestige during the mid 50s, all excellent examples of how perfectly the label's "blowing session" style could work when it wanted to. The set takes Ammons' tenor, and groups it with an ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Not to be confused with the Jammin' With Gene LP, this set was later reissued as The Twister. Classic blowing session material from Jug – with 4 long tracks that are all a superb example of how great Prestige could be when they wanted to! The group is filled with great players – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print original OJC pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Jug ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961/1967. Used ... $14.99
Killer live work from Jug – recorded during the early 60s in Chicago, with just an organ-based trio, and very much in the feeling of the best small-group lounge jazz shows of the day! The material is issued here in a 1967 version, its first release – but the grooves were recorded at ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, 1963. Used ... $9.99
Kind of an obscure session by Ammons – most likely recorded in that jumble of contracts and conflicting label arrangements in the early 60s – a time when Jug actually did some of his best work! There's no players listed on the notes – which is sometimes typical for these early ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1993 OJC pressing.)
Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon —
Chase! (with extra tracks) ... CD Prestige, 1970. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Gritty live work from twin tenor giants Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon – recorded in an open-ended style that's a bit like some of Gordon's famous early work on the Central Avenue scene in LA, or Ammons' famous live "battles" with Sonny Stitt! The date was recorded in Chicago at the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
God Bless Jug & Sonny ... CD Prestige, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great late work by Jug and Sonny – recorded as one of those excellent concerts thrown by Baltimore's famous Left Bank Jazz Society. The format is simple – with both soloists up front, and a crack rhythm section that includes Cedar Walton, Sam Jones, and Billy Higgins – and the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Left Bank Encores ... CD Prestige, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the last times that Ammons and Stitt were reunited in a live setting – part of the famous series of recordings done by Baltimore's Left Bank Jazz Society, recorded with a core trio of Cedar Walton, Sam Jones, and Billy Higgins. Etta Jones sings on two of the album's seven tracks ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Traycard has a crease.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
We'll Be Together Again ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961/1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nothing fancy – but some great straight-ahead blowing from Stitt and Jug! The album's a quintet session, with John Houston piano, Buster Williams bass, and George Brown drums providing all the rhythm. But the real focus is on the twin-sax frontline – with Sitt taking up the alto on a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Mildred Anderson —
Person To Person ... CD Prestige/Bluesville/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
An obscure vocal gem from Prestige – featuring the lesser-known singer Mildred Anderson, working in a mixture of jazz and blues, with backing from the classic Eddie Lockjaw Davis combo! Mildred's got a laidback and bluesy approach that's a few more shades towards the blues than the work of ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Chet Baker —
Boppin' With Chet Baker ... CD Prestige/ZYX (Germany), 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the strange lost Chet Baker sessions from the mid-60's, recorded (we've always thought under duress) for Prestige, and at a time when he really wasn't recording that much straight jazz. Baker plays fluegelhorn, and he's backed by a fairly soulful combo that includes George Coleman on tenor, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chet Baker —
Cool Burnin' ... CD Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very strange and unusual chapter in Chet's career – an album that was recorded as a part of a marathon session that Chet did under the guidance of his 60s manager – issued across other records that include Groovin, Smokin, and Comin On – all of which were leased to Prestige, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese pressing with a crease through the traycard artwork.)
Chet Baker —
Cool Burnin' ... CD Prestige/ZYX (Germany), 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very strange and unusual chapter in Chet's career – an album that was recorded as a part of a marathon session that Chet did under the guidance of his 60s manager – issued across other records that include Groovin, Smokin, and Comin On – all of which were leased to Prestige, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print German pressing.)
Chet Baker —
Groovin With The Chet Baker Quintet ... CD Prestige/ZYX (Germany), 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some obscure but great 60s work by Chet Baker – and one of 5 albums recorded under the guidance of Richard Carpenter, best known as the author of "Walkin", but also Chet's manager at the time. The record's got a lot more soulful feel than some of Chet's other work – thanks to ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chet Baker —
On A Misty Night (Cool Burnin/Prestige, 1965. Used ... $6.99
Fantastic material by Chet Baker – a series of selections recorded for Prestige Records after his return from Europe – done with a lot more bite than his 50s material! The group here is very hip – George Coleman on tenor, Kirk Lightsey on piano, Herman Wright on bass, and Roy ... (Jazz) read more CD
Chet Baker —
Smokin' With The Chet Baker Quintet ... CD Prestige/ZYX (Germany), 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An obscure session that Chet recorded in the mid 60's with a rhythm section from Detroit that includes the Kirk Lightsey, Herman Wright, and Roy Brooks – and that features some firey playing by George Coleman on tenor. Tracks include "Rearin' Back", "Grade A Gravy", and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(European digipak pressing – in nice shape!)
Chet Baker —
Stairway To The Stars – The Prestige Sessions (Comin On With The Chet Baker Quintet plus bonus tracks) ... CD Prestige, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic material by Chet Baker – a series of selections recorded for Prestige Records after his return from Europe – done with a lot more bite than his 50s material! The group here is very hip – George Coleman on tenor, Kirk Lightsey on piano, Herman Wright on bass, and Roy ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gary Bartz —
I've Known Rivers & Other Bodies ... CD Prestige, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Really wonderful stuff – and one of Gary Bartz's greatest albums ever! This double-length live set was recorded around the time of his NTU Troup albums for Milestone – but it's a bit more straightforward than those sides, going back towards a searching soul jazz sound, with some slight ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gary Bartz —
Juju Street Songs (Juju Street Songs/Prestige, Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
US 2-fer CD that brings together two of Gary Bartz's harder to find LPs on one CD – Juju Street Songs and Follow The Medicine Man. Both LPs feature a lineup that includes Hubert Eaves on electric piano, Stafford James on bass, and Andy Bey on vocals; and the material is pivotal stuff for ... (Jazz) read more CD
George Benson & Jack McDuff —
George Benson/Prestige, 1964/1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A double-length package of organ/guitar greatness – and a set that features key 60s work by Hammond hero Jack McDuff and guitarist George Benson! First up is The New Boss Guitar Of George Benson – the first album ever cut by Benson as a leader, a cooker of a soul jazz set, recorded ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ed Bently —
Metropolis ... CD Prestige, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ed Bently on Hammond B3, AC piano, fender rhodes and synthesiers. With Jean Toussaint on tenor sax, Fletcher Smith on guitar, Jim Riley on bass and Carl Dexter on drums. (Jazz) CD
Andy & The Bey Sisters —
Round Midnight (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Prestige, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the rare few records recorded by a young Andy Bey and his sisters! The group was an obscure jazz harmony trio formed by Andy in his earlier years – and it features him on piano, joining with the vocals of his two sisters Salome and Geradine Bey – in a soulful, moody style that's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Andy Bey & The Bey Sisters —
Andy Bey & The Bey Sisters (Now! Hear!/Prestige, 1964/1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing stuff! There has never been another group like Andy & The Bey Sisters – an amazing jazz-based trio of voices that featured a young Andy Bey (who later went onto sing with Gary Bartz and Horace Silver) plus his two swingin sisters! The trio mixes jazz vocal styles with other ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Walter Bishop Jr Trio —
Walter Bishop Jr Trio 1965 ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
An obscure early set from Walter Bishop – recorded for the tiny Cotillion label in the mid 60s, and featuring a young Butch Warren on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The setting is simple and soulful – with Walter working through a batch of tunes that are mostly standards, but which ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Blakey —
Mission Eternal (Buhaina/Prestige, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sublime 70s material from Art Blakey – a double-length set that pulls together most of the tracks from the albums Buhania and Anthenagain, and also throws in a previously unreleased number too! Blakey's groove at this point in his career is quite different than the Jazz Messengers style of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Buhaina ... CD Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing album that has Art Blakey completely reinventing himself for the 70s! Blakey shifts from straight hardbop to kind of a modal soul jazz groove, touched with some of the electric playing of the younger jazz generation, but not enough to qualify as fusion or funk. Instead, he's working ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Child's Dance (with bonus tracks) ... CD Prestige, 1972. Used ... $18.99
Seminal Art Blakey material from the early 70s – a real change from his 60s vibe on Blue Note, in a style that really opens up to a host of more spiritual touches! The album's a counterpart to the classic Buhania set, also issued on Prestige at the time – and like that record, this one ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
George Braith —
Musart ... CD Prestige/Dusty Groove, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite-ever albums on Prestige Records from the 60s – and a set that's a fair bit different than most of the other work on the label! The set's an unusual outing for saxophonist George Braith – cut after his famous albums for Blue Note, and in a mode that's quite different ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bob Brookmeyer —
Dual Role Of Bob Brookmeyer ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bob Brookmeyer's got a dual role here – not just working in two different groups, but also on two different instruments as well! The record's a wonderful early example of the sense of space and timing that instantly made Brookmeyer one of the freshest talents of his generation – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige, 1953. Used ... $4.99
A nice album compiling of some of the less-collected work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings done in Europe for the Metronome and Vogue labels, recorded with a great larger group. Sides feature Brown working with Quincy Jones, Gigi Gryce, Anthony Ortega, Juimmy Cleveland, and others ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, please note that the booklet has some water staining and is priced accordingly.)
Prestige/OJC, 1953. Used ... $4.99
A nice album compiling of some of the less-collected work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings done in Europe for the Metronome and Vogue labels, recorded with a great larger group. Sides feature Brown working with Quincy Jones, Gigi Gryce, Anthony Ortega, Juimmy Cleveland, and others ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, 1953. Used ... $3.99
Early 50s material recorded by the late Clifford Brown – issued here in a classic "memorial" package slightly after his death in 1956! And while Brown never recorded much for Prestige – and never really as a leader – these sides are still a great example of his ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, 1953. Used ... $9.99
Hard to get work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings originally done in Europe for the Vogue label! Brown's working here in front of a Parisian trio that features Henri Renaud, Pierre Michelot, and Benny Bennett. There's 12 tracks in all, with multiple takes of "I Can Dream, Can't I?&qu ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1953. Used ... $6.99
Hard to get work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings originally done in Europe for the Vogue label! Brown's working here with Gigi Gryce in front of a Parisian quartet that features Henri Renaud, Pierre Michelot, and Benny Bennett. There's 12 tracks in all, including 2 takes each of "Al ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
New Jazz/Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... $14.99 19.99
A very striking album – one of Ray Bryant's most noteworthy of the time! The album features Ray playing solo piano – quite unusual for the period, as most piano jazz records, especially his, were at least cut in a trio format – with additional bass and drums. Yet the approach ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Bryant —
Ray Bryant Trio (Prestige) ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great early trio session from Ray Bryant – the kind of record that instantly shows why he caught such fire on the scene! There's a simplicity here that's almost invisible – a command of the keys that's strong, but not nearly as show-offy as some of Bryant's contemporaries. And given ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1993 OJC pressing.)
Kenny Burrell —
All Day Long ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best blowing sessions on Prestige – and proof that Kenny Burrell could hit a nice groove when he wanted to! The record is a very open-ended set, and players include Burrell, Donald Byrd, Frank Foster, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor. Side one features a great long ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kenny Burrell —
Kenny Burrell (Prestige) ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kenny Burrell at his best – lean, mean, playing in a stripped down session that he rarely matched in later years! The record's got an open-ended jam session feel – Kenny listed as the leader, but playing in a laidback setting with Cecil Payne on baritone, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Doug ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
Tracks include "Montono Blues", "I Never Knew", "Boo-Lu", "Minor Mishap", "All Day Long", and "It's A Wonderful World". (Jazz) CD
(Small cutout notch through spine.)
Kenny Burrell —
Sunup to Sundown ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1991. Used ... $5.99
An overlooked later date with a great group – Cedar Walton on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, Lewis Nash on drums, and Ray Mantilla on percussion! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Raney —
Two Guitars ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album by these two jazz guitarists – and one that features them playing in a much harder mode than usual! The album's cut in the open-ended style of some of the Prestige jam session sets – with a very able group that includes Mal Waldron, Art Taylor, Doug Watkins, Donald ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane —
Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane (Japanese pressing) ... CD Prestige (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Kenny Burrell albums – and a record with a much deeper feel than lots of his other work! Kenny cut this album with John Coltrane in 1958 – and the session's a real standout in both of their careers at the time – Kenny's, for being a well-crafted, highly-focused ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane —
Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane (RVG remaster series) ... CD Prestige, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite Kenny Burrell albums – and a record with a much deeper feel than lots of his other work! Kenny cut this album with John Coltrane in 1958 – and the session's a real standout in both of their careers at the time – Kenny's, for being a well-crafted, highly-focused ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 RVG pressing with a cutout through the barcode.)
Kenny Burrell with the Jack McDuff Quartet —
Crash! ... CD Prestige, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kenny Burrell joins the quartet of Hammond hero Brother Jack McDuff – in a session that's not only a classic Prestige cooker from the 60s, but also one of Kenny's most hard grooving albums of the decade! Jack's tight group really seem to push Burrell into some great new territory – a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Burrell, Al Cohn, Art Farmer, et al —
Earthy ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A well-named LP, as this hard-grooving blowing session is one of Kenny Burrell's earthiest performances – a no-nonsense, stripped-down batch of hardbop tunes that really lets him let loose! The format here is in the best late 50s Prestige blowing session mode – with rhythm from the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kenny Burrell, Thad Jones & Others —
After Hours ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
After Hours jamming the way it should be – recorded in a very relaxed, open-ended setting! The album's a classic Prestige Records jam session from the late 50s – one that features Kenny Burrell on guitar, Thad Jones on trumpet, Frank Wess on tenor and flute, Mal Waldron on piano, Paul ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1966. Used ... $14.99 19.99
A beautiful bit of insanity that properly displays why we think Jaki Byard is one of the greatest overlooked talents of the 60's! Jaki plays here not just on his usual piano – but also electric piano, celeste, vibes, and even a bit of tenor – shifting wonderfully to match the spirit of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Late 90s OJC pressing. Crease through traycard artwork.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $9.99
Important early work from Jaki Byard – one of his first records as a leader, and a wonderful set of quirky piano trio tunes! Jaki's working here with Ron Carter on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – in a format that's similar to other trio records of the time, but which is really pushed to ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1995 OJC pressing.)
Jaki Byard —
Live! (Live At Lennies Vol 1 & 2) ... CD Prestige, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent live set from Jaki Byard – one of his best Prestige albums ever, and a key indication of his growing genius in the mid 60s! The group's a quartet – with the amazing rhythm team of George Tucker on bass and Alan Dawson on drums – and a young Joe Farrell plays both ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jaki Byard —
On The Spot! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the great ones! No kidding, Jaki Byard was an amazing talent in the 60s – and records like this one are rare treasures to be sought-after by any serious jazz fan. Byard had an incredible range of talents and influences – and, like his frequent bandmate Roland Kirk, he could ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jaki Byard —
Solo/Prestige, 1968/1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jaki Byard —
Sunshine of My Soul ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jaki Byard —
Sunshine of My Soul (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Prestige (Japan), 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A trio session – but a killer, too – very different than just about any other piano trio material from the time – with that special sort of edge that always made Jaki Byard really stand out from the pack! There's some very unusual things happening in the rhythms – some ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jaki Byard (with Roland Kirk) —
Jaki Byard Experience ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing (and often forgotten!) quartet session that brings together the enigmatic pianist Jaki Byard and the mind-blowing multi-reed player Roland Kirk! Kirk and Byard had played together previously – most notably on some of Kirk's Mercury recordings – and they fit together ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1998 OJC pressing. BMG direct pressing with some light notes in pen.)
Prestige, 1965. Used ... $6.99
A treasure trove of lost material from Jaki Byard – recorded during a time when he was at the height of his powers! The 7 tunes on this set were originally cut for the 2 volume series of live recordings Byard did for Prestige in the mid 60s – and of those 7, only 1 was ever issued, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Buck Clayton & Buddy Tate —
Buck & Buddy Blow The Blues ... CD Prestige/Swingville/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A romping little session from Buck Clayton and Buddy Tate – served up in a looser, more relaxed setting than the former's albums for Columbia, and a slightly more swing-based mode than the latter's dates for Chess! Both horn players get plenty of room to solo in the open-ended Swingville ... (Jazz) read more CD
Arnett Cobb —
Party Time ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A mighty big party from tenor giant Arnett Cobb – a player who always blew strongly in other settings, but really hit his height on these albums for Prestige! The record is a perfect mix of Cobb's bluesy roots and a more sophisticated modern jazz setting – with support from a crack ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1995 OJC pressing. Back cover of booklet has a bit of pen.)
Arnett Cobb with Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Blow Arnett Blow ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Blow Arnett does, at that – a killer tenor groove that's augmented here by some additional work from Eddie Lockjaw Davis! The pair really let loose on some of the tunes here – blowing in that older "battle" mode at points, but also laying back at times too – hitting a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Earl Coleman —
Earl Coleman Returns ... CD Prestige, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Possibly the strongest album ever recorded by mellow-voiced jazz vocalist Earl Coleman – a singer with a deeper style that's very much in the classic Billy Eckstine mode, but which swings a bit more freely in a small combo! The set's got a nicely open style – with longer tracks than ... (Vocalists) read more CD
John Coltrane —
Bahia ... CD Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album issued in the years after John Coltrane left the Prestige Records label – but a set that includes some very compelling sounds from the early years, really showing the tenorist in a strongly spiritual transition! Coltrane plays tenor throughout, and the record also features the Red ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... $6.99
A beautiful name for a beautiful record – a classic set of hardbop material from John Coltrane's early years as a leader – and a session that has him working with Donald Byrd on trumpet, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art Taylor on drums! The album's got a beautifully ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... $9.99
A great meeting of tenor sax talents old and young – as the up-and-coming John Coltrane plays alongside Paul "Vice Pres" Quinichette – in a classic Prestige session of well-blown saxophone work! The rhythm section on the album features Mal Waldron on piano, Julian Euell on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
John Coltrane —
Coltrane (Prestige) (20 bit remaster) ... CD Prestige, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic early John Coltrane for Prestige – less a bold statement as a leader than a strong batch of blowing session-styled tracks that show how well Coltrane could hold his own with more established players! The groups on the set vary from track to track – and feature players that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Coltrane (Prestige) ... LP 23.99
John Coltrane —
Dakar ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Darkly brooding work from John Coltrane's early years as a leader on Prestige – a very unique little record that features twin baritone sax support from Pepper Adams and Cecil Payne! Both players are wonderfully hip here – more than enough to match Trane's unique musical vision for the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
John Coltrane —
Dakar (RVG remaster series) ... CD Prestige, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Darkly brooding work from John Coltrane's early years as a leader on Prestige – a very unique little record that features twin baritone sax support from Pepper Adams and Cecil Payne! Both players are wonderfully hip here – more than enough to match Trane's unique musical vision for the ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane & The Jazz Giants ... CD Prestige, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Plenty of jazz giants here – some of the biggest heavyweights of John Coltrane's generation, working here either as leaders of the dates, or sidemen on some of Coltrane's earliest recordings for Prestige! The package features material originally issued under the names of Miles Davis, Tadd ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane —
Last Trane ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957/1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice set – despite being kind of a put-together batch of tunes! The album's titled "The Last Trane" because it represents the last material that Prestige Records had in its vault from the time that John Coltrane was recording for the label in the late 50s. Titles were recorded ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Prestige, 1956/1957/1958. Used 16 CDs ... $74.99
Early moments of genius from the young John Coltrane – completely sublime, and served up here on 16 CDs with loads of unusual sessions and bonus material too! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Includes original box, book, and all 16CDs – all in great shape!)
John Coltrane —
Settin' The Pace ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
4 long tracks with plenty of room to roam around – a perfect setting for a young John Coltrane to demonstrate his distinctly different approach to the tenor sax! The album's one of Trane's key classics for Prestige – a quartet side that features backing by the trio of Red Garland on ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane —
Soultrane (20 bit remaster) ... CD Prestige, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A bold early statement from a young John Coltrane – and an album that really has him expanding his talents as a tenor soloist! Coltrane's working here in open-ended quartet format – with backing from the Red Garland trio that includes Paul Chambers and Art Taylor – on a set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Soultrane ... LP 23.99
John Coltrane —
Soultrane (Japanese pressing) ... CD Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A bold early statement from a young John Coltrane – and an album that really has him expanding his talents as a tenor soloist! Coltrane's working here in open-ended quartet format – with backing from the Red Garland trio that includes Paul Chambers and Art Taylor – on a set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Soultrane ... LP 23.99(Early Japanese pressing. Booklet has some wear and there is a bit of highlighter on the tray card.)
John Coltrane —
Soultrane (RVG remaster series) ... CD Prestige, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A bold early statement from a young John Coltrane – and an album that really has him expanding his talents as a tenor soloist! Coltrane's working here in open-ended quartet format – with backing from the Red Garland trio that includes Paul Chambers and Art Taylor – on a set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Soultrane ... LP 23.99
John Coltrane —
Standard Coltrane ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
The title may say "standard", but with Coltrane at the helm, the record is anything but! Sure, the tunes are all familiar ones, but the presentation here is a far cry from mainstream piano jazz of the 50s – as John's working in a group with the Red Garland trio for rhythm, as well ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane —
Stardust ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A mellow soulful classic by John Coltrane – and one of his best-remembered early albums for Prestige! The session has all the gentle glow that you might guess from the title – a laidback, open-ended approach that has Coltrane blowing long solos over rhythms from the trio of Red Garland ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
John Coltrane —
Stardust – John Coltrane Plays Ballads ... CD Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1956/1957/1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
John Coltrane —
Traneing In ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album that more than lives up to its evocative title – an early session from John Coltrane, filled with long tracks that slide along brilliantly! As with many other classic Prestige albums from Trane, backing is by the trio of Red Garland piano, Paul Chambers bass, and Art Taylor ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane & Hank Mobley —
Tenor Conclave ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tenors can't get any more conclaved than this – as the record brings together 4 players on the instrument in a great match from 2 of the best sides of 50s jazz! John Coltrane and Hank Mobley represent the more open, soulful side of the spectrum – and Al Cohn and Zoot Sims the tighter, ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane/Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic all-star set from Prestige Records – cut during that late 50s stretch when they took key players to Rudy Van Gelder's, and really let them open up in the studio! The set features three great talents on tenor – John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, and Frank Wess – the last ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige (Japan), 1965. Used ... $19.99
A fantastic album from Sonny Criss! The record is one of his excellent late 60s "comeback" sides for Prestige – and it features incredibly solid, confident, and hard alto solos, blown with a tremendous amount of imagination. Bob Cranshaw and Alan Dawson provide excellent rhythm ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1969. Used ... $7.99
Excellent material from Sonny Criss' late 60's comeback period! By this point, Criss had a sound, style, and maturity that was unmatched by any of his LA contemporaries – a way of blowing the alto that was neither boppish, nor cliched in R&B modes – and instead burst forth with a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1994 OJC pressing.)
Sonny Criss —
Portrait Of Sonny Criss ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
The great altoist Sonny Criss is one of our favorite-ever reed players, and this beautiful session from his late 60's "comeback" period is a loving portrait of the wide range of his deep deep talents! On the surface, the record is deceptively simple, and only features Criss' work on alto ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1991 OJC pressing.)
Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1969. Used ... $19.99
One of the best Sonny Criss albums ever – one of our favorites from his late 60s run at Prestige – and that's really saying a lot! The set's a warmly lyrical session that really has Criss opening up, changing up his groove to display the deep growth he'd experienced as a musician in ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Sonny Criss —
This Is Criss! (with bonus track) ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful comeback LP recorded by LA alto genius Sonny Criss in the mid 60s – his first American session after a few years in France, and a few years off the scene back home! Sonny's time away had profound effects on his playing – and on this album, he returns transformed from the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1990 OJC pressing.)
Sonny Criss —
Up, Up & Away ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
