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Toshiko Akiyoshi —
Ten Gallon Shuffle (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Baystate/RCA (Japan), 1984. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A hokey title and cover, but a great little record – a lesser-known gem from the Toshiko Akioshi big band, recorded in the mid 80s for Japanese release! Toshiko's still working strongly with reedman Lew Tabackin here – and as always, the sound of the reeds really make the record – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing in a cool textured cover – includes obi!)
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band —
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band ... CD RCA/Novus, Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA/Mosaic, 1974/1975/1976/1977. Used 3CD ... $84.99
Seminal work from one of the hippest big bands of the 70s – the legendary ensemble led by pianist Toshiko Akioshi and reedman Lew Tabackin! The group marks a huge shift for Akiyoshi – a move away from the more bop-inflected small combo work of earlier years, into a rich new role as a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, limited edition of 5000 copies. Includes slipcase and large booklet, which has a crease.)
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic live performance from this legendary ensemble – and a record that brings a nice sort of edge to the group's already great sound! It's a bit hard to describe – but somehow the live recording quality seems to create more intensity, maybe more urgency to the way the group ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A second great performance from the Akioshi/Tabackin Big Band's performance at Newport in 1977 – and one we like even more than the first! The sound here is totally great – hard, focused, and flowing with a magical energy that made this group one of the few large jazz bands to flourish ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Manny Albam & Ernie Wilkins —
Drum Suite ... CD RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Henry Red Allen —
World On A String ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Henry Red Allen on trumpet and vocals, Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax, Buster Bailey on clarinet, and Marty Napoleon on piano. (Jazz) CD
Marian Anderson —
Marian Anderson Beyond The Music – Her Complete RCA Victor Recordings (15CD & book) ... CD RCA/Sony, 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s. Used 15CD/Book ... Out Of Stock
Includes 15 CDs – spirituals, lieder, opera excerpts and arias, her Christmas album, and more – all packaged in a beautiful, 228-page coffee book! (Vocalists) CD
(In great shape!)
Louis Armstrong —
Louis Armstrong & His Friends (First Editions Series – with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong hits the Flying Dutchman label – and unlocks a whole new spiritual side of his talents – a mode that's quite different than some of his crossover pop of the 60s! The style here has a bit of righteous elements in the lyrics, and lots of spiritual jazz in the backings ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, digipak case has some wear and a cutout through the spine.)
Louis Armstrong —
Pops – The 1940s Small Band Sides ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1940s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Eddy Arnold —
Essential Eddy Arnold ... CD RCA, Late 40s/1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Astronauts —
Surfin' With The Astronauts/RCA/Collectables, 1963/1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chet Atkins —
Guitar Legends – The RCA Years ... CD Buddha/RCA, Late 40s/1950s/1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Chet Atkins —
Master & His Music ... CD RCA/BMG, 1950s/1960s/1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features "Mister Sandman", "Black Mountain Rag", "A Taste Of Honey", "Country Gentleman", "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind", "Main Street Breakdown" and more! (Rock) CD
Chet Atkins —
Picks on the Hits ... CD RCA, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
RCA/Pair, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features "Make The World Go Away", "Oh Baby Mine", "Release Me", "The Bells Of St. Mary's", "April In Portugal" and more – 18 tracks in all! (Folk/Country) CD
Chet Atkins & Merle Travis/RCA/Raven (Australia), 1974/1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
Roy Ayers —
Naste ... CD Groovetown/RCA, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arthur Baker & The Backbeat Disciples —
Let There Be Love (dee love 12" mix, dee moody mix, dee dub zone mix, new voc mix, ab dub, dee love radio edit) (CD single) ... CD RCA, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chet Baker —
Italian Sessions ... CD RCA, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
The session was recorded in Rome in 1962, at a time when Chet's star had fallen quite a bit on the American scene, and it features him working with some of the hippest European players at the time – like Rene Thomas on guitar, Bobby Jaspar on tenor and flute, Amadeo Tomassi on piano, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gato Barbieri —
Bolivia/Flying Dutchman/RCA, 1971/1973. Used ... $7.99
2 of Gato Barbieri's greatest albums of the 70s – back to back on one CD! Bolivia is one of Gato's better albums from the early 70s – and like a lot of his Latin-themed ones, a swirling mix of soulful soloing, modal grooves, and unbridled emotion. Lonnie Liston Smith is playing piano ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Barrabas —
Forbidden ... CD RCA/Disconforme (Spain), 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pretty cheesy stuff from Barrabas – not that they weren't always cheesy to begin with, but this one's going over the top! The record is in a tinny 80s dance mode – still with the jungle/tropical themes of earlier records, but also with a kind of Miami Vice-ish style on the guitars and ... (Soul) read more CD
Count Basie —
Brand New Wagon ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
Late 40s recordings that have the Basie band getting nice and lean – but still with vocals from Jimmy Rushing, tenor from Buddy Tate and Paul Gonsalves, and trumpet from Harry Sweets Edison! (Jazz) CD
Count Basie —
Complete Original American RCA-Victor Recordings (3CD set) ... CD RCA/Definitive, Late 40s. Used 3 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Count Basie —
Jazz Tribune No 27 – The Indispensable Count Basie ... CD RCA, Late 40s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Count Basie featuring Jimmy Rushing —
Basie's Basement ... CD RCA/BMG, Late 40s. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Mister Roberts' Roost", "Seventh Avenue Express", "Sophisticated Swing", and "House Rent Boogie". (Jazz) CD
(2004 pressing.)
Sidney Bechet —
Sidney Bechet In Paris Vol 1 ... CD RCA/Disques Vogue, 1953/1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects two larger works – the ballet La Nuit Est Une Sorciere and La Colline De Delta, a rhapsody for soprano sax and orchestra. (Jazz) CD
(Cutout notch through case and artwork.)
Beethoven —
Symphony No 5 In C Minor Op 67/RCA/JVC (Japan), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bix Beiderbecke —
Bix Lives! ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects work as a featured soloist with Jean Goldkette & His Orchestra, Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, and two tracks a leader – 23 tracks totals. (Jazz) CD
Harry Belafonte —
Returns To Carnegie Hall ... CD RCA, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Harry Belafonte —
Returns To Carnegie Hall (Original Master Recording) ... CD RCA/Mobile Fidelity, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
BMG/RCA, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $0.99
Jesse Belvin —
Mr Easy ... CD RCA, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
The last album ever recorded by LA vocalist Jesse Belvin – a stupendous session that showed where he might have headed, if not for the tragic auto accident that took his voice from us far too soon! The album has Jesse moving from the smooth R&B of earlier albums into a more sophisticated ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Berio —
Voci/RCA, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Big Punisher —
Capital Punishment ... CD Loud/RCA, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
The late 90s all caps CLASSIC by Big Pun – a precise rhyme spitter who, sadly, wouldn't live long enough drop follow up masterpiece in his lifetime, but will always have Capital Punishment as his lasting legacy! Pun was a bit mean, but his flow here is his lean and precise – and he's ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Art Blakey —
Night In Tunisia (RCA) (Japanese pressing) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the time – and a killer album that sports a late 50's lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, and Bill Hardman. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that Blakey's leadership brings to ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Night In Tunisia (First Editions Series – with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the time – and a killer album that sports a late 50's lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, and Bill Hardman. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that Blakey's leadership brings to ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2002 digipak pressing.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... CD RCA, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Punch through tray card.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
David Bowie —
Diamond Dogs (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/Ryko, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
David Bowie at his most sinister for the 70s – a landmark set that combines the harder rocking sound of the Ziggy Stardust years with the more sophisticated theatrics of Aladdin Sane – in a style that features some of the darkest, most political work of Bowie's career! There's a depth ... (Rock) read more CD
(Out of print.)
David Bowie —
Lodger (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/Ryko, 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
The brilliant consummation of Bowie's late 70s years in Berlin – a record that showed he could take the experiments in sound he was crafting with Brian Eno, and turn them back into the kind of creepily catchy rock tunes that first made him a legend! Eno's help on the record is still quite ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Lodger ... LP 33.99
Lodger (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99
Don Braden —
Fire Within ... CD RCA, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features tenor Don Braden working in a few different quartet and trio formations – musicians include Darrell Grant on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Cecil Brooks III on drums. (Jazz) CD
Ruby Braff —
This Is My Lucky Day ... CD BMG/RCA, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
RCA, 1984. Used ... $0.99 1.99
Brahms/RCA, 1955/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Anthony Braxton —
Anthony Braxton Live ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Anthony Braxton on soprano, contrabass, and alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, and contrabass clarinet – with George Lewis on trombone, Kenny Wheeler on trumpet, Dave Holland on bass, and Barry Altschul on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Lenny Breau —
Velvet Touch Of Lenny Breau Live ... CD RCA/One Way, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A live trio date from guitarist Lenny Breau – and a set that's maybe got a bit more of an edge than some of his studio albums of the time! Lenny introduces the set, which helps enforce the concert feel of the proceedings – then works through a set of nicely varied material that really ... (Jazz) read more CD
Chico Buarque —
Chico Buarque – RCA 100 Anos De Musica ... CD RCA (Brazil), 1970s/Early 1980s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Cab Calloway —
Jazz Tribune No 58 – The Complete 1933 to 1934 Cotton Club Orchestra Sessions, The 1949 Sides – Plus Rare Items ... CD RCA/Black & White (France), Early 1930s/1949. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Barbara Carroll —
Lullabies In Rhythm (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
The lovely Barbara Carroll was one of the greatest female pianists of her generation – and this beautiful mid 50s set for RCA is a key demonstration of her powers at their best! Barbara's got an approach to the keys that's warm and almost tentative – at times swinging with the light ... (Jazz) read more CD
Diahann Carroll —
Diahann Caroll Sings Harold Arlen Songs ... CD RCA/BMG (Spain), 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Diahann Carroll gets some classy backings here – arrangements from Ralph Burns that really make these tunes come alive! Carroll's vocals are always great, but they seem to sparkle even more here than on other early albums – as Burns' backings feature unusual instrumentation and odd ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Beth Carvalho —
Das Bencaos Que Virao Com Os Novos Amanhas ... CD RCA (Brazil), 1985. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Cinelandia", "Mais Que Um Sorriso", "Talismas", "Nao Da Pra Guardar", and "Droba A Lingua". (Brazil) CD
(Sealed!)
Beth Carvalho —
Nos Botequins Davida ... CD RCA (Brazil), 1977. Used ... $19.99
Classic 70s samba from one of Brazil's lovliest sambistas! Titles include "Sempre So", "O Mundo E Um Moinho", "As Mocas", "Vingaca", "Deus Nao Castiga Ninguem", "Saco De Feijao", and "Carro De Boi". (Brazil) CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Beth Carvalho —
Sentimento Brasileiro ... CD RCA (Brazil), 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "A Chuva Cai", "Voce Pensa Que Eu Me Apaixonei", "Chorando Pela Natureza", "Consideracao", "Cancao De Esperar Nenen", "O Sonho Nao Acabou", and "Voltei". (Brazil) CD
Ray Charles & Cleo Laine —
Porgy & Bess ... CD RCA/BMG, 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A surprisingly nice reworking of the Gershwin score – and Ray and Cleo are a surprisingly nice match on vocals! (Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Chocolate Milk —
Blue Jeans (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/FTG, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best later albums by Chocolate Milk – a bit different than their earlier work with Allen Toussaint, but still bouncing along in a sweet 80s groove, with more than enough traces of their roots as a funky combo! Leo Nocentelli's sitting in on guitar, adding some nice licks to keep ... (Soul) read more CD
Chopin —
Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2 – Rubinstein/RCA/Sony, 1958/1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chopin/Philips/RCA (UK), 1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Guy Clark —
Essential Guy Clark ... CD RCA, Late 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rosemary Clooney —
Clap Hands Here Comes Rosie ... CD RCA (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully groovy album from Rosemary Clooney – done with arrangements from the great Bob Thompson, and some nice male harmony support in the backgrounds! The style's a bit like that used by Rosie on her album with The Hi-Los for Columbia, but there's a hipper, more finger-snapping sort ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(1997 Japanese pressing.)
RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... $11.99 18.99
A tight little no-nonsense set from Al Cohn – the kind of record that he seemed to cut perfectly at the time, in a mold that he was helping trademark as the RCA 50s approach to jazz! The tunes are all quite short, and mostly familiar numbers – but they're arranged with a west coast-ish ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 pressing.)
RCA/Mosaic, 1955. Used 3 CDs ... $54.99
A massive set of music recorded for RCA in 1955 – five classic albums, all featuring shifting lineups of players related to the Count Basie Band! The style here is often a bit more modern than most Basie work, but still also shows an undeniably strong sense of rhythm – one that comes ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Limited edition. Slipcover has some wear.)
Al Cohn, Joe Newman, & Freddie Green —
Natural Rhythm ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Al Cohn, Phil Woods, Kenny Dorham, and others —
East-West Jazz Septet – Birdland Stars On Tour 1956 ... CD RCA/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really great little live jazz date from the mid 50s – one that features a unique pairing of east and west coast players, working together as part of a Birdland Stars package tour! The group's an exceptionally balanced one – with players who are all strong enough to work together ... (Jazz) read more CD
RCA (Spain), 1955. Used ... $6.99
A classic set of interlocking tenor work from 3 giants who made up the best part of Woody Herman's classic 4 horn lineup – Al Cohn, Bill Perkins, and Richie Kamuca – all coming together here in small group formation! The album's a wonderful example of the way that the hornplay of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Al Cohn/RCA/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic set of interlocking tenor work from 3 giants who made up the best part of Woody Herman's classic 4 horn lineup – Al Cohn, Bill Perkins, and Richie Kamuca – all coming together here in small group formation! The album's a wonderful example of the way that the hornplay of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Brothers! – The Complete Sessions ... CD 6.99
Steve Coleman & Five Elements —
Curves Of Life ... CD RCA, 1995. Used ... $4.99
A live album with Steve Coleman on alto saxophone, David Murray on tenor saxophone, Andy Milne on keyboards and piano, Reggie Washington on bass, and Gene Lake on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1995. Used ... $4.99
With Ralph Alessi on trumpet, Vijay Iyer on keys, Miya Masaoka on koto, and vocals from Yassir Chadly. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
RCA/Collectables, 1961/1962. Used 2CD ... $2.99 4.99
Sam Cooke —
Best Of Sam Cooke ... CD RCA/BMG, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic – not just from Sam Cooke, but in the genre of "best of" records too! The set's overflowing with classic singles from the legendary soul singers – almost the perfect record to start with if you've ever wanted to sample Sam's genius – that amazing voice, ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sam Cooke —
Live At Harlem Square Club, 1963 ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the definitive Sam Cooke recordings of the 60s – never issued at the time, but one of the crucial sides that's provided a later look at his brilliance from the time. The session was recorded at the same vintage as Sam Cooke At The Copa – another live record that was issued ... (Soul) read more CD
Sam Cooke —
Night Beat ... CD RCA/Abkco, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful mellow work from Sam Cooke – and a set that's recorded with a sound that's very much in keeping with the "night beat" that you might expect from the title! In fact, there's not so much a "beat" as a simple easy groove – a gentle sort of "night" ... (Soul) read more CD
(1995 jewel case pressing.)
Sam Cooke —
Rhythm & The Blues ... CD RCA, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
With 20 tracks including "Driftin' Blues", "Smoke Rings", "But Not For Me", "Chains Of Love", "Cry Me A River", "Trouble Blues", "Fool's Paradise", and "Little Girl Blue". (Soul) CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Copland —
Appalachian Spring/RCA, 1959/1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Copland/RCA, 1959/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gal Costa —
Aquele Frevo Axe ... CD RCA, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gal Costa gets some great help here from Celso Fonseca – who produced the album, and gives Costa a fresh sound that makes the album one of her best from the 90s! The music's a bit in Fonseca's own mode on his recordings – currents of bossa that bring a classic feel at times, but also ... (Brazil) read more CD
Gal Costa —
O Melhor De Gal Costa ... CD RCA (Brazil), 1980s/Early 90s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney —
Fancy Meeting You Here (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Bing Crosby's greatest moments of the 50s – and maybe one of his greatest records ever – a wonderful set of duets with Rosemary Clooney, done in all the relaxed, natural styles of his best appearances on film! The tracks all have a travel theme, and Billy May handles the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print First Editions pressing. Still sealed with a mark through the barcode.)
Martinho Da Vila —
Serie Aplauso ... CD BMG/RCA (Brazil), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Skeeter Davis —
Essential Skeeter Davis ... CD RCA, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Another wonderfully remastered set of beauties by one of country's sweetest and most critically overlooked charmers! Skeeter's best solo work kind of bridged the gap between 60s crossover country and Phil Spector brand pop, and we couldn't be happier to see RCA giving her the kind of reverential ... (Rock) read more CD
RCA, 1961. Used ... $5.99
Deep Purple —
Slaves & Masters ... CD RCA, 1990. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Delmore Brothers —
Brown's Ferry Blues ... CD RCA/Country, 1930s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Matt Dennis —
Dennis Anyone? (Japanese pressing) ... CD RCA/BMG (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Matt Dennis is best-known to most as the composer of the classic evergreen "Angel Eyes" – but he's also a pretty great singer and piano player, with an easy and hip style that's a lot like Bobby Troup. This album's one of the few he ever cut in this mode – and is a great ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Matt Dennis —
Play Melacholy Baby ... CD RCA (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A lost treasure from one of our favorite male jazz singers – the oft-overlooked Matt Dennis, known best as the composer of a few famous standards, but also a great vocalist in his own right – with a sad and torchy approach that's kind of unique! This album's got Matt singing and ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Play Melacholy Baby ... LP 4.99
John Denver —
Country Roads Collection (4CD set) ... CD RCA, 1970s/Early 80s. Used 4CD ... Out Of Stock
RCA, 1970s/1980s. Used 2CD ... $6.99
Paul Desmond —
Bossa Antigua (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA (France), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
The team of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall was one of the best ideas ever forged in American jazz of the 60s – and the icy pair are perfect company together on this album of bossa-inflected tracks with a very cool edge! The album allows Desmond's alto to take on a warmth and flowing quality it ... (Jazz) read more CD
Paul Desmond —
Complete RCA Albums Collection (Desmond Blue/RCA/Sony, Mid 60s. Used 6 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Genius in one of its purest forms! Paul Desmond's alto sax was honed to perfection by the time of these recordings – worked out through fame in the Dave Brubeck Quartet years of the late 50s and early 60s, but also relaxed in a confidence that makes these sides completely majestic, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Paul Desmond —
Glad To Be Unhappy ... CD RCA (France), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hard to be unhappy in a setting like this – a classic RCA session from the 60s, and one that matches the sublime icy alto sax of Paul Desmond with the perfectly airy guitar of the great Jim Hall! The pair work simple wonders with familiar tunes on the set – bringing together a love of ... (Jazz) read more CD
RCA (Japan), 1963. Used ... $11.99
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1988 Japanese pressing.)
Paul Desmond —
Take Ten (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Take Ten ... CD 11.99
Paul Desmond —
Take Ten Plus (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Take Ten ... CD 11.99(Out of print 1999 CD pressing.)
Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan —
Two Of A Mind (First Editions Series with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reunion of sorts for Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan – given that the pair had played together on record 5 years before, in a similar session for Verve! This album's almost lighter and more airy than the previous one – as it's done in a mode that echoes strongly with Desmond's own ... (Jazz) read more CD
