Roswell Rudd & Toumani Diabate —
Malicool ... CD Universal (France), 2003. Used ...
$6.9912.99
A really compelling set from trombonist Roswell Rudd – one of our favorite players of the 60s avant garde, and an artist who's started to grow tremendously since coming out of his recent retirement! The set is a brilliant criss-crossing of styles – as Rudd's working here with Mali-based ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Russell Kranes/Alex Levine/Sam Weber/Jay Sawyer —
Anchor Points ... CD OA2, 2023. Used ...
$6.998.99
Russell Kranes on pinao, Alex Levine on guitar, Sam Weber on bass, and Jay Sawyer on drums. (Jazz) CD
Jimmy pays tribute to an earlier generation of R&B – in a hard-wailing set of soul jazz, done with backings from the legendary Oliver Nelson! A few tracks feature vocals by Jimmy, in a rough bluesy style, and others have some harmonica by Buddy Lucas – in a raspy, hard-wailing mode ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With Marin Taylor and John Goldie on guitar, Dave O'Higgins on saxophone, Alec Dankworth on bass, Jack Emblow on accordion, and James Taylor on drums. (Jazz) CD
A far-reaching album by Caetano – with a wide scope of sounds and influences, from tribal/ethnic percussion, to subtle jazzy backdrops, to guitar-driven numbers that hint at a brief return to rock music. The rich tapestry of themes and images are perfectly linked by Veloso's always-wonderful ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Still sealed with the slipcase and large booklet.)
Weather Report —
8:30 ... CD Columbia/SME (Japan), 1979. Used 2 CDs ...
$11.9926.99
Weather Report at the height of their 70s fame – captured live in a double-length set, very much the practice for jazz superstars of the time! The format is familiar – but the liveness gives the album a slightly different feel than their studio sets – a sound that echoes out ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2001 Master Sound pressing, includes obi.)
Marva Whitney with Osaka Monaurail —
Live In Japan ... CD Shout (Japan), 2006. Used ...
$14.9918.99
A funky soul double-header – one that features live material both by Osaka Monaurail and the legendary Marva Whitney! The set starts out with a few tracks by OM – playing in that razor-sharp, James Brown-inspired groove that we love so much – easily the greatest contemporary JB-dr ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print. CD comes in slimline case, but with full artwork insert, and professionally printed CD art. Also features some bonus video material too!)
One of the best albums ever recorded by the WSQ – a sensitive mix of rhythmic tunes and mellow ballads, played by the group with less agression than on previous releases, but in a way that shows that they're really fitting into the style of the ensemble well. Titles include "Cool ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Various —
Blues Legends ... CD Mastertone, 1950s/Early 1960s. Used 3 CDs ...
$3.995.99
Includes tracks by John Lee Hooker, Screaming Jay Hawkins, BB King, Cissy Houston, Jimmy Reed, Memphis Slim and others. 36 tracks total! (Blues) CD
An excellent session of rare bossa material, recorded at the legendary Paramount Theatre, the temple to bossa nova! The album features tracks by a number of different artists, handled with a lot more care and a lot better recording quality than other live bossa sessions – and the result is ... (Brazil) read moreCD
New recordings of bossa classics – done in a sparkling modern style, but still with a relatively classic groove. Roberto Menescal arranged most of the tracks, and also plays guitar on many numbers – and performers include Marcos Valle, Claudette Soares, Leny Andrade, Cladia Telles, ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Music from the Teardrops, the Savoys, the Destinaires, the Versailles, the Five Sharks, the Zircons, Chris & Cytations, the Five Fashions, and more – 20 tracks total. (Soul) CD
Way more than just a simple collection of famous cool jazz numbers – and instead, an ultra-hip set that shows the evolution of the original sound over the space of decades and the stretch of two continents! The collection nicely avoids the obvious overplayed west coast examples of the sound, ... (Funky Compilations) read moreCD
30 tracks from Gene Vincent, Lenny Welch, Dan Folger, Bobby Bare, Wayne Newton, the Cascades, Titus Turner, Jerry Fuller, Lou Jordan, and more. (Rock) CD