(Back of case is creased and is priced accordingly.)
Alexander Von Schlippenbach Quartet —
Three Nails Left ... CD FMP/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1975. New Copy Gatefold ...
$12.9915.99
Amazing work from this seminal group on the FMP scene – a quartet led by pianist Alexander Von Schlippenbach, but equally balanced between the saxes of Evan Parker, bass of Peter Kowald, and percussion of Paul Lovens! We're not sure how much to take the "nails" in the title ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Remastered from the original tapes – and first time on CD!)
A great concept album from Skid Row Joe! Titles include "Wino", "Daddy & The Wine", "She Burnt The Little Roadside Tavern Down", "One Dime For Wine", and "Bottle Bottle". (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
An incredible first chapter of the solo career of Bunny Wailer – material recorded during the same time as the rise of the larger Wailers trio, but which has a special sort of vibe overall – a quality that maybe even predates some of the righteous sounds that Bob Marley would give the ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An early one from Waits – his second album – and it's a great one! Like a lot of his early oeuvre, this is a kind of like a street-savvy, hipster cabaret affair, with less of the eccentricity that would reveal itself later in his career. Still a great record though, rendered with a ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo with CP suffix. Cover has a promo sticker, some ringwear, and edge wear.)
Mal Waldron —
What It Is ... LP Enja (Germany), 1981. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
A great one from pianist Mal Waldron – a set that marks that renewed sense of energy he found as the 80s approached – a move back to some tighter forms in terms of the inside/outside edge of the improvisational spectrum – but still with some of the freer spirit he'd unlocked in ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, edge wear, a small blemish in back, and is bent at the edges and corners.)
A magical pairing of musicians – both of whom had come together in different formats, and who here showcase a great late meeting of their genius! The vibe is maybe similar to the Super Quartet that Lacy and Waldron were leading in the early 90s, but with a slightly different lineup – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most badass records ever issued by funky guitarist David T Walker – a set that's got a looser, freer vibe than some of his other albums – and which puts Walker in territory next to Shuggie Otis and Phil Upchurch from the same time in their careers! The set's equal parts jazz ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of the all-time classics from Jr Walker & The All Stars – key proof that Motown could groove even when nobody was laying down vocals! As you might guess from the title, the album features the group's huge hit "Shotgun", plus lots of other cool funky little tracks like " ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited RSD issue on 150 gram vinyl, still sealed with hype sticker.)
T Bone Walker —
Good Feelin' ... CD Verve/Polydor (France), 1968. Used ...
$7.99
A rare gem from T Bone Walker – one of the few hip sides he cut in Europe at the end of the 60s – and very different than his more traditional work! The set was put together by Robin Hemmingway – who also handled the hip Hal Singer record from the same time – and the ... (Blues) read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed with a mark through the barcode.)
A stone cold smoker from the Chicago scene of the 50s – the kind of record we're proud to say came from our hometown! The album brings together the best of some of the under-recognized players in the Windy City at the time – including bassist Wilbur Ware, alto saxophonist John Jenkins, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Japanese Milestone pressing – SMJ-6048M – with insert. A great copy!)
Tracks include "Show Time", "Trouble In Mind", "Bad Luck", "Salty Papa Blues", "Since I Fell For You", "Time Out For Tears", and "Trouble In The Lowlands" – 16 tracks total. (Vocalists) CD
A rare and unusual chapter in mid 60s Blue Note – the debut of tenorist Tyrone Washington, an up-and-coming talent from the hip New Jersey scene of the time! Washington's name may not have lasted long in the jazz annals, but at this important point in his career, he's working with a young ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2010 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Features Japanese reedman Sadao Watanabe with a great group of younger musicians including Nicholas Payton on trumpet, Cyrus Chestnut on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and others. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
A legendary night at Chicago's Checkerboard Lounge – a set recorded at a time when the Rolling Stones were in town, and decided to pop down to the south side, and visit the home turf of their blues hero, Muddy Waters! You'll notice that the record bills the performance as Muddy Waters & ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked gem from the glory days of Virgin's Frontline series – a homegrown effort from UK singer Vivian Weathers – a really unique talent with a style that's very much his own! At some level, Vivian's got the warmth of the lover's rock generation, but mixes it with some of the ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes the songs "Dog Bottom", "Jungle Mamma", "Heebie Jeebies", "(I'm Left With The) Blues In My Heart", "Lona", "Blue Minor", "Don't Be That Way", "What A Shuffle", "Blue Lou", "Go Harlem", " ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed with a penmark through the barcode.)
Walt Weiskopf —
Sight To Sound ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 2003. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Walt Weiskopf on tenor saxophone, John Mosca on trombone, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Joel Weiskopf on piano, Doug Weiss on bass, and Billy Drummond on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Booklet has a cut corner and small promotional sticker.)
Some of the first recordings ever from Chicago legend Junior Wells – made for the small States label in the Windy City, many years before Wells exploded out with much greater national fame! The music here has Junior stepping into the same early electric space that Chess Records was cutting ... (Blues) read moreCD
Solo piano recital – titles include "Roberta Moon", "Someday My Prince Will Come", "Autumn Leaves", "Guru", and "In Your Own Sweet Way/Naima". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print and sealed, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
The first album by British bandleader Mike Westbrook – and a searing session that crackles with energy that's missing from much of his later work! The album features Westbrook unlocking a whole new chapter in British jazz – bringing together a host of top-shelf London players that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue on Audio Clarity, still sealed!)
Wganda Kenya —
Africa 5000 ... LP Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1975. New Copy (reissue)...
$27.9929.99
Wganda Kenya were one of the most unique groups to record for the Discos Fuentes label in the 70s – and they were maybe also one of the coolest, too – as they never stopped in their pursuit of a groove, and were always able to mix together so many different styles at once! This gem of ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wganda Kenya —
Wganda Kenya ... LP Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1976. New Copy (reissue)...
$27.9932.99
Massive rhythms from this legendary 70s group – one created in the Discos Fuentes studios in Colombia – as a way to combine some of the bigger African and Caribbean rhythms of the time! The sound is very percussive, and very raw – lots of acoustic elements in the rhythms, mixed ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Who —
Tommy ... LP Decca, 1970. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
$19.99
An amazing moment from The Who – and from the UK rock scene in general – as Tommy is one of the most fully-conceived concept albums ever recorded – a masterful effort that's still pretty hard to match all these many years later! Pete Townshend really knocked it out of the park ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(MCA rainbow label pressing. Includes booklet. Cover has light edge wear.)
One of the greatest records ever by one of the greatest bands ever! The tracks of Who's Next are the stuff of legend – classics like "Baba O'Riley", "Bargain", "Going Mobile", "Behind Blue Eyes", and "Won't Get Fooled Again", tracks that show ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A modern country rock masterpiece. Wilco's second album, an unlikely (for its time) major label double album does an incredible job of showing stylistic breadth and sprawl behind lyrical and emotional consistency, arrangements-wise recalling the best of the band's more adventurously rootsy forbears ... (Rock) read moreCD
Wilco's post-millennium masterpiece! After years of adventurous sounds and increasingly poetic lyrics being subtly layered over their country rock roots, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was such a radical departure from their first couple albums that it was legendary upon arrival. What's so amazing about it ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(6 Eye stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear and aging, some splitting in the top seam, and some heavy wear and small splits in the bottom seam.)
(Limited colored vinyl pressing – 'Hyperdrive' version, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Johnny Williams/Dory & Andre Previn —
Valley Of The Dolls ... LP 20th Century, 1967. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
A great little soundtrack – as campy as the film it was written for – and a record that's gone on to be one of the touchstone soundtracks of the 60s! Some of the tunes are more straight numbers by Johnny Williams – a bit dreamy, but with some nice easy touches – but the ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp.)
Larry Williams —
Dizzy Miss Lizzy ... LP Specialty/Ace (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
A key collection of work by Larry Williams – the 50's R&B artist who's too-often written off as a rocker, but who actually went onto have a key influence in the early years of soul! Like Johnny Guitar Watson, another contemporary with whom Larry sometimes recorded, Williams had a style ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe one of the most striking examples of the genius of reedman Mars Williams we've ever heard – a set of live improvisations with drummer Hamid Drake – done in this really open, unadorned style that also has Drake really moving at the height of his power too! Williams effortlessly ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The last album in an amazing run of records that Mason Williams did for Warner Brothers – impossible to define in easy terms, as the whole thing is a mix of acoustic instrumentation, larger arrangements, occasional vocals, and this wonderful interplay between underground artists and top-shelf ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light ringwear, some edge wear, and bumped corners.)
Pat Williams —
Threshold ... LP Capitol, 1973. Very Good+ ...
$3.99
Nice stuff from Pat Williams! Although known for mostly groovy 60s stuff (ala his legendary Verve and soundtrack work), this album features Williams hitting more of a 70s jazz funk groove, with a nice electric edge. The tracks are long, and the solos are played by Tom Scott and Marvin Stamm ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of wear at the bottom, but is nice overall!)
The pinnacle of Blue Note's "new thing" era! This amazing album was led by drummer Tony Williams (then just a wee lad, playing with Miles Davis, in his legendary 60s quintet) – but it's more of a "roundtable" session that features equal contributions by some of Blue Note's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Claude Williamson pays tribute to the talents of pianist Al Haig – playing both some Haig originals on the date, and hitting some familiar standards in a way that would make Al proud! Given that Williamson was one of Haig's contemporaries on the 50s jazz piano scene, he's a great choice for ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Claude Williamson —
La Fiesta ... CD Interplay/Absord (Japan), 1979. Used ...
$24.99
A trio date with Williamson on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. Tracks include "Love Of The Child", "First Trip", "Black Forest", "Nica's Dream", and "In Your Quiet Place". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print 1995 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Classic blues harp and raw vocals from Sonny Boy Williamson – material recorded for Chess during the early 60s, and issued after his death, with a title that's certainly designed to catch the attention of the college kids looking for the "real" thing! The work here is really great ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great album recorded in 1963 for Atlantic – one of our favorite ever! Jack Wilson's one of our favorite piano players, and we rave about him all the time on these pages – and one of the reasons why we love him so much is that he was often accompanied by Roy Ayers, who started out his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2012 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
A beautiful set of modal jazz tracks – recorded by the great LA pianist Jack Wilson with a young Roy Ayers! The set is amazing, and features haunting piano and vibes interplay between Ayers and Wilson – in a style that could best be summed up as LA modern modal, but which is also ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The trombone sound of Kai Winding is firmly in place – as he solos in the lead of a septet, with 4 extra trombones in the mix to give the record a nice bass-y sound! Arrangements are by a number of members of the band, and players include Wayne Andre, Carl Fontana, Jack Franklin, and Kenny O' ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear.)
An incredible album from Amy Winehouse – even way better than her fantastic debut! Although a contemporary soul album, this one's steeped in tradition – soul styles that run the gamut from Detroit down to Kingston, and which are carried off here with a rougher, sharper-edged sound than ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Wire's always filled with articles on music that most folks have hardly thought about checking out – and this time around, there's a big cover article on UK post-punk trio Still House Plants – plus more on Chicago noise group Cheer Accident, the homemade pipe organs of Fujiiiiita, ... (Magazines) read moreMagazine
Global psychedelic grooves from Zambia – the tripped out sounds of Witch! Witch works in a killer rock groove on Lazy Bones, with furious rhythms, heavy drums and fuzzed out guitars. It's all nice and raw and done with a really heady and fierce sense of groove – but there's some more ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A stunner of an album – light years ahead of Phil's earlier work in America – a bit funky at times, with some really open-ended modern sounds! The album features Phil with his incredible European Rhythm Machine – a group that includes Gordon Beck on electric piano, Henri Texier ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the die-cut gatefold cover, with light wear and aging.)
Phil Woods & The Festival Orchestra —
Celebration ... CD Concord, 1997. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
With Brian Lynch on trumpet, Bill Charlap on piano, and Steve Gilmore on bass. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Phil Woods, Vincent Herring & Antonio Hart —
Alto Summit ... CD Milestone, 1996. Used ...
$4.99
Antonio Hart, Phil Woods, and Vincent Herring on alto saxophone, Anthony Wonsey on piano, Ruben Rogers on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
A fantastic live album from the great Betty Wright – and one of the few recorded documents of the way that classic soul singers would evolve the nature of their songs in a concert setting! Betty's recording for Alston/TK here, but the mode she uses is one that would grace countless ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a TK Disco sleeve, with a cutout notch.)
Lizz Wright —
Salt ... CD Verve, 2003. Used ...
$3.99
A sweet young jazz singer – steeped in the traditions of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Dianne Reeves, striking out on her own in a really solid debut album! The set's got a warm, jazzy feel – lots of keyboards and piano in the backings, but done in a way that lifts up the voice of Lizz on a ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
A great one from X-Ray Spex – one of the strongest of the first generation punks of the 70s – a group fronted by the amazing Poly Styrene, and blessed with some incredibly catchy tunes! There's a poppy playfulness to most of these tracks, underneath the fierce, full-on energy of the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A slightly more serious session than usual from pianist Yosuke Yamashita – and a record that shows off his tremendous keyboard talents from a completely different perspective than the avant, outside work we usually know! Much of the material here features Yamashita playing solo – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With Yamashta on percussion and piano, Steve Winwood on vocals and keyboards, Michael Shrieve on drums, Klaus Schulze on synthesizers, Al Di Meola on solo guitar, Jerome Rimson on bass, Pat Thrall on guitar, Brother James on congos, and Karen Freidman on vocals. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Includes Island catalog inner sleeves. Cover has some light ring wear.)
Hiroshi Yoshimura —
Green ... LP Air/Light In The Attic, 1986. New Copy (reissue)...
$19.9928.99
A great mixture of organic ideas and electric sounds from Japanese pioneer Hiroshi Yoshimura – a set that follows the cycle of "green" through a progression of really lovely little instrumentals – somewhere between the minimalist experiments of Brian Eno in the late 70s, and ... (Japanese) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hiroshi Yoshimura —
Surround ... CD Misawa Home/Temporal Drift, 1986. New Copy ...
$15.9919.99
A beautiful Japanese ambient session from the 80s – one of a rare breed of records issued by the Misawa Home Institute Of Research – partly as a project to integrate music and sound into everyday residential life! Hiroshi Yoshimura begins the set with one long track, the moves into ... (Japanese) read moreCD
James Young/Jan Hammer —
City Slicker ... LP Passport, 1985. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, bent a bit at the top left corner and right side, and a promo sticker in back.)
Larry Young —
Unity ... LP Blue Note, 1965. Sealed ...
$29.99
A brilliant album that would forever change the way the organ was used in jazz! The set's the greatest contribution ever from organist Larry Young – a lean and modal session recorded with help from a young quartet that includes Woody Shaw on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor, and Elvin Jones ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(75th Anniversary reissue from 2014, still sealed with Blue Note 75 sticker.)
Lester Young joins the Oscar Peterson trio – and the result is a classic meeting of the minds from early 50s Verve! Young's tone is tremendous throughout – that sharp-yet-cool style that had such a big influence on other 50s players, and which gets some great support here from Peterson' ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1997 Verve Master Edition.)
Neil Young —
Dume ... LP Reprise, 1975. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ...
$31.9935.99
The cover's a bit familiar, the title's a bit different – and the whole thing is a nice nod to the classic Zuma album by Neil Young and Crazy Horse – as all the tracks here are from the 1975 sessions for that record! Half the work here appears here on vinyl for the first time ever ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An important early 70s live album from Neil Young – in part because it contains some fresh material, not just live takes of studio songs – and stands at a pivotal time in Young's career and creative development! Neil gets support from the Stray Gators, and the set also features guest ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(50th anniversary edition on clear vinyl, with bonus track.)