What can we say? This is one of the greatest albums of all time! The record's got a sound that's completely unique – as crack LA garage punk rock meets Hollywood baroque production, and the result is an amazing bit of loud guitar noise backed by strings and horns, all graced by the godlike ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram 45th anniversary pressing – cut from the original analog album master.)
The only full length album ever cut by this amazing Chicago girl group! The Lovelites first broke onto the charts with their stunning track "How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad" – a sad slow tune about teen pregnancy, sung in a strange otherworldly style that's also quite soulful ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A record that boasts a strange image of Arthur Lyman on the front – one that almost makes him look a bit thuggish, despite the affection promised in the title! (A bit of rough trade, perhaps?) The tunes themselves are a love-centered batch of exotic instrumentals – most with "love ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s Picc-A-Dilly pressing, still sealed with a cut corner.)
One of Arthur Lyman's first LPs –- a brilliant set of percussively grooving tracks, modulated at a low tempo, and recorded in the Henry J. Kaiser aluminum dome in Hawaii with a sound that inspired countless other exotic groups. Art plays vibes, and is augmented by percussion and piano, plus ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing on Picc-A-Dilly, still sealed with large and small cutout holes at the top right corner.)
Galt MacDermot & Angela Ortega —
Ghetto Suite ... LP Kilmarnock/Tidal Waves, 1972. New Copy (reissue)...
$25.9928.99
One of the coolest records ever issued on Galt MacDermot's legendary Kilmarnock label – a selection of songs and poems by Harlem school children, set to music by Galt, and sung by vocalist Angela Ortega! Given that Galt's handling the music, you can bet that there's plenty of nicely funky ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Gato Barbieri on tenor, Jorge Dalto on piano, Bill Evans on tenor, Alex Foster on alto, Lionel Hampton on vibes, Dave Liebman on soprano, Cecil McBee on bass, Dave Valentin on flute, and Mal Waldron on piano. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A loving tribute to the late Charles Mingus – one that has a very different sound than the Mingus classics you might remember, thanks to inventive arrangements from Teo Macero! All tunes are originals by Teo, and they've got that shimmering large group style he first perfected in the 50s ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare album as a leader from Teo Macero – one of the driving forces behind some of the key Miles Davis albums on Columbia Records – and other great jazz on that label too! Although Teo Macero is probably best known as Columbia's jazz producer during their successful early 60s run with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear, light aging, some splitting in the top seam held with clear tape, and is bumped at the top right corner.)
The restlessly inventive Madlib beats and production for Pinata, the excellent duo project with MC Freddie Gibbs! If you'll forgive us a little bit of repetition – because we KNOW we've written this before – there's just something extra riveting about Madlib's production work for ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed. Cover has a mild corner bend and bump.)
Titles include "Papa Don't Preach", "Open Your Heart", "Live To Tell", "Where's The Party", "True Blue", and "La Isla Bonita". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
A killer soundtrack from Henry Mancini – a record that's got both the terror promised in the title, and some sweeter moments that are pure Mancini all the way! Instrumentation is relatively jazzy overall – with some tight horn passages that shift between swinging saxes and lighter ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing in a cover with black background and red border. Cover is bent at the corners and sides, with thin vertical manufacturing blemishes in front, and original date of purchase written in pen in back.)
One of Henry Mancini's grooviest LPs from the 70s – a mixture of tight large arrangements with a smooth funky edge, similar to some of his best soundtrack work at the time! The rhythm section is great – with Harvey Mason on drums and Joe Sample on keyboards, and guitar by David T ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is great!)
Harvey Mandel/Barry Goldberg/Charlie Musselwhite —
Blues From Chicago ... LP Cherry Red, Late 60s. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
Late 60s recordings from the Chicago scene – with nicely raw work from these up and coming giants! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
A real classic from The Manhattans – and just the kind of record to show why the group stayed so great after all the years! The ballads are wonderful – arguably even better than the group's indie label days – with a depth of feeling, fullness of harmonies, and magical balance ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Excellent Verve work from Herbie – a sweet little set with a nice Latin undercurrent! The style here is similar to that of Herbie's Flautista album – and has some larger arrangements from a nonet set the backdrop for some evocative flute solos from Mann. The instrumentation is very ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has an ink stamp on the back.)
A sweet early 60s set by Herbie Mann! After cutting a very successful side at the Gate in 1962, Herbie returns with an even broader approach to the groove – working here with players that include Ahmed Abdul-Malik, Dave Pike, Ray Mantilla, and Ray Barretto, on a set of long tracks that have ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red and purple label pressing. The back cover has light wear. Includes Atlantic inner sleeve.)
Herbie Mann —
Surprises ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
A record that's full of many surprises – one of which is the sweet lead vocals of Cissy Houston! Houston works here in a style that merges nicely with the jazzy currents of Herbie Mann – at a level that's different than other soul/fusion sets of the time – like work on CTI or ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, bumped corners, thin stain at the spine, and a yellowed sticker spot.)
Not just jazz from the Northwest, as the set also features some California material too – brought together in this great double-length set of unissued material from this legendary jazz drummer! The set begins with Shelly Manne leading a quintet at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1958 – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Some of the earliest work as a leader by Charlie Mariano – 2 early 50s 10" LPs, compiled back to back on one LP! Even at this early stage, Charlie's got a sound that's extremely strong – blowing alto sax with a soulfulness that was rarely heard on the instrument, using a strong ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
The Marketts take to wheels here – making the move to hot rod themes that so many other surf instrumental groups were doing at the time – yet also finding their own unique groove in the process! The Marketts always had more of an overall studio sound than some of the more live rock ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Vitaphonic mono pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Wild stuff! This album's beyond description – sort of a mix of the baroque instrumental arrangements of David Axelrod, and the tape/musique concrete grooves of Jon Appleton, with some of the hippiness of the work of Galt MacDermot – but still very different than all of them! The ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed vintage stereo pressing! Cover has some light wear, but is very nice overall.)
Pre-Island Records material from Bob Marley and The Wailers – and a set that really focuses on the strong harmony modes that made the group so great! Bob's lead is still wonderful, but the way the voices come together is tremendous – echoing American soul styles, but with a righteous ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Live material from Bob Marley & The Wailers – recorded in an obscure nightclub in our hometown of Chicago during the 70s, and quite a nice change from some of the bigger label releases of the time! The band has a loose, very spontaneous vibe – and there's a nice flow to the longer ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
There's plenty of rare feelings going on here – of the best sort of funky 70s type, with a groove that's totally great all the way through! Rick Mason and group bring plenty of jazz instrumentation to the record – some especially nice Fender Rhodes, trumpet, and guitar – but the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Masta Ace & Marco Polo —
Richmond Hill ... LP Fat Beats, 2024. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ...
$28.9932.99
A second great collaboration between Masta Ace and Marco Polo – the latter of whom really seems to bring a new sort of open, honest quality to the proceedings – at a level that helps Masta Ace get there as well! There's this down to earth quality to the proceedings that's totally great ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing in the die-cut gatefold cover, with light wear and aging, and lightly bent front panel with the top portion torn off and missing.)
The debut album from Maxayn – a funky female talent who deserves to be mentioned in the same territory as Betty Davis and Yvonne Fair! Like both of those artists, Maxayn isn't afraid to use an electric guitar when she wants – which puts her music somewhere in the territory of groups ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s pressing. Cover has a small cutout mark.)
John Mayall's definitely getting back to his roots here – and he's also getting help from an all-star cast as well! Mayall's vocals and piano are in fine form – almost with a rough-edged Blues Breakers sort of vibe, but sometimes a bit funkier too – in ways that strongly show the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, in fantastic shape! Includes the booklet and Polydor inner sleeves.)
Possibly one of the best-remembered albums by John Mayall's legendary Blues Breakers combo – thanks to vocals and guitar from a young Eric Clapton! Clapton at this point is way fresher than in later years – not prone to cliches, and still coming across with a raw, edgey power that is ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s Collectors Edition pressing. Cover has a bent corner.)
A great album that's often overlooked amidst the flurry of early 70's releases on Curtom, but which stands as one of Mayfield's greatest from the 70s! In fact, we'd say that the album's one that we enjoy putting on more than most – because the songs are less familiar, and not nearly as ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Includes insert! Cover has a cutout notch and light waviness from moisture on the bottom corners.)
Curtis Mayfield's lasting classic – and an album that the world will remember forever! Apart from being his hugely successful entry into the blacksploitation soundtrack field, this album's also a monster set of grooves that includes some of Curtis' funkiest work ever – a record that ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition pressing – with poster and slipmat!)
A great album by Curtis Mayfield – filled with some excellent lesser-known gems! There's No Place Like America was Curtis' scathing testament to the State Of The Union – and it's got a hip political tone that's right up there with the best of his early 70s songwriting – perhaps ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Yoni Mayraz is a pianist, but one who plays keyboards in modes that are much more than conventional jazz – and which instead really reflect the changes in the London scene where he's made his home in recent years! The record bristles with some of the best sort of creative inspirations we'd ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Very nice early Miami bass, before it was really called that. Filled with lots of nice electro touches including vocoder effects and lots of 808, 909 and early stuttering sampler bits. With "I Don't Care", "Bass Mechanic", "DJ Eddie B", "Nightmare Bonus", ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first album that Man From UNCLE David McCallum cut for Capitol – a batch of instrumental tunes that was really masterminded by arranger HB Barnum and producer David Axelrod! The record features short groovy versions of mid 60s pop tunes, plus a few instrumentals by McCallum, Barnum, and ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
A killer little set from Les McCann – one of his greatest records of the 60s, thanks to a fair bit of Latin Soul influences! The album's got a groove that's much grittier than Les' other work – a solid, soulful emphasis on bottom rhythms – which are mostly in a boogaloo and shing- ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear and aging. Vinyl has a press flaw that clicks for a few spins during "Watermelon Man".)
Les McCann —
Man ... LP A&M, 1978. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
A late 70s electric effort from McCann, not quite as sublime as some his records from a few years before this, but with some funky bits, and some vocals from Les. The best moments are the laidback mellow tracks, which have sort of a smooth Bobby Lyle feel to them. These titles include "The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Rare material from one of our favorite jazz musicians of all time – legendary Hammond hero Jack McDuff, heard here in a really wonderful setting! McDuff in the 60s was already great – an organist who played in ways that really stood out, with a sense of rhythm that was completely ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered pressing – with booklet of rare photos and notes!)
With Bob Maize on bass and Jake Hanna on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with light wear and a cutout hole.)
Dave McKenna, Scott Hamilton & Jake Hanna —
No Bass Hit ... LP Concord, 1979. Sealed ...
$9.99
The title tips you off to the unique sound of the session – no bass at all in the group – just the tenor of Scott Hamilton, piano of Dave McKenna, and drums of Jake Hanna! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Jackie McLean —
Capuchin Swing ... LP Blue Note, 1960. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
A tremendous set from Jackie McLean – perfectly poised between his hardbop and modern years, with a set of compositions that are as great as the performances! The lineup on this one's a bit unusual – with Walter Bishop on piano, Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
It certainly was time – time for Jackie McLean to break out of his older bop mode, and hit a whole new level of playing with a tight group of "new thing" compatriots like Herbie Hancock on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Charles Tolliver on trumpet! The record isn't as totally ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Big Jay McNeely —
Road House Boogie ... LP Saxophonograph (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$9.99
A collection of recordings in Los Angeles from 1949 with John Anderson, Jesse Ewing, Bob McNeely, Jimmie O'Brien, Prize Stanzel, Theodore Shirley, Leonard Hardiman, Clifford Blivens, and McNile, plus some early 50s sessions with Cecil Harris, Johnny Walker, and William Woodson. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, tiny peel spot on the back.)
Charles McPherson is one of those players who had a unique vibe right from the start – and is one who's continued that way, even well into his many decades in music! This live set has McPherson demonstrating his amazing sense of tone and phrasing – an approach to the alto sax that's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great smooth soul session from Carmen McRae – an album that's not nearly as well known as her American sides of the 70s, but which is possibly even better overall! The record features a great batch of smooth soul arrangements by Mario Sprouse – a blend of jazz and contemporary soul ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi! Cover has some very light wear, and a small bump in one corner – but this is a great copy overall.)
Pivotal work from one of the first bluesmen to ever use "blind" in his name – sides recorded by the legendary Willie McTell when he was at the height of his powers! Most tracks here feature well-recorded vocals from Willie – especially for the time – a haunting ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A record that shows the increasing strengths of Melanie as a singer/songwriter, and the confidence that her label had in letting her try out new material – as the mostly-pop Buddah Records allowed Melanie and producer/arranger Peter Schekeryk to really stretch out in the studio! Some moments ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear and a bit of pen inside the gatefold. Labels have stickers.)
Not the Melanie of famous folk rock fame – but instead a cool contemporary artist from France, and one who's got this wonderfully laidback way of putting over a tune! Melanie often speaks as much as she sings – a bit like Jane Birkin or Claudette Longet – and she works with these ... (French) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An unusual US issue of material that Memphis Slim recorded in Paris – with work by Carey Bell on harmonica, Lowell Fulsom on guitar, and SP Leary on drums! Titles include "Grinder Man Blues", "Misery", "I Wanna Dance", "Chicago Bounce No 2", "Born ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s light blue label pressing. Cover has light wear – very common for this one – and a bit of splitting on the spine – but vinyl is great!)
Spiritual sounds from a group who just seem to get better and better with each release – a combo headed up by Lance Ferguson, who you'll know from previous funk projects, including work in The Bamboos – an artist who's turned out to be a surprisingly strong jazz leader as well! There's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 —
Ye-Me-Le ... LP A&M, 1969. Very Good+ ...
$11.99
Way past the hits, and into some really great territory – a move that makes the record one of our favorite Sergio Mendes sets for A&M! The sweeter bossa pop style here is undercut with a bit more influence from late 60s Brazilian grooves – some of the more baroque turns that Sergio' ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, splitting on the upper spine.)
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 —
Stillness ... LP A&M, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$14.99
A real classic from Sergio Mendes – probably most famous for its funky bits! The record pushes past the formula of the earlier Brasil 66 albums, and goes for a more sophisticated approach that adds in some sweet electric moments, more complicated grooves, and an overall sound that's even ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label stereo pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and an index label in back.)
Tenorist James Brandon Lewis is easily one of the most important voices on his instrument in recent years – and also one of the most versatile too, as is shown in this project with the guitar-driven group The Messthetics! Two of the group's members hail from legendary punk band Fugazi, but ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pat Metheny —
80/81 ... LP ECM, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$14.99
One of the most striking Pat Metheny albums of the period – as the set features the guitarist working with an all-star group that actually features 2 horn players! The group's a quintet, with Dewey Redman and Michael Brecker on tenor sax – blowing in open and spacious modes that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Pat Metheny/Charlie Haden/Billy Higgins —
Rejoicing ... LP ECM, 1984. Near Mint- ...
$19.99
A sweet trio session with Charlie Haden on bass and Bill Higgins on drums. Titles include "The Calling", "Tears Inside", "Lonely Woman", and "Rejoicing". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a bumped corner and promo sticker.)
A funky treasure from the 70s – a record that hardly made waves at the time, but which has lived on strongly for years – thanks to a great sample history and key interest from generations of groove diggers! Mighty Ryeders have a sound that's clearly influenced by Earth Wind & Fire ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sublime LA R&B from Amos Milburn – a tasty compilation of singles that features some of his best drinkin' songs! Titles include "Good Good Whiskey", "One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer", "Let's Have A Party", "Rocky Mountain", "Bad Bad ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gentle, breezy, and wonderful – a rare 1974 album by Osmar Milito, a Brazilian arranger of the post-bossa era, and a mad talent with a bit of a dark edge! The record takes all the airy brilliance of the previous Brazilian generation, and moves it forward with a different sense of space and ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lloyd Miller/Press Keys Quartet —
Oriental Jazz ... LP East West/Now Again, 1968. New Copy (reissue)...
$22.9925.98
Possibly the greatest album ever from the enigmatic Lloyd Miller – his legendary Oriental Jazz album from the late 60s, and a really wonderful blend of musical modes! Some of the tracks here really stretch out in the Eastern promise of the title – mixing jazz rhythms with santur, oud, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first moment of genius from the Steve Miller Band – a killer debut that also features a young Boz Scaggs as a key member of the group! Steve's the core star here, though – setting things up in this amazing blend of psych, blues, and hard rock – one that's easily a lot more ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s green label pressing in the purple border cover, with light wear.)
Stephanie Mills —
Home ... LP MCA, 1989. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
Titles include "Something In The Way", "Home", "Real Love", "Comfort Of A Man", "Fast Talk", "Good Girl Gone Bad", and "Ain't No Cookin". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover is lightly stained at the bottom seam, with a bit of paper stuck in front at the bottom edge, and some flaky paper stuck to the bototm 4 inches in back.)
An obscure late 60s session that has R&B genius Roy Milton fronting a small group led by Johnny Otis, and featuring a young Shuggie Otis on guitar! The set's packaged in a "roots of rock" sleeve to cash in on the kids, but it's a pretty nice little set with a stoner R&B sound. ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label United pressing.)
Mind Over Four —
Goddess ... LP Massive Sound/Caroline, 1990. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
(Includes the printed inner sleeve, promo bio, and inserts. Cover has a promo stamp, bumped corners, small center split in the top seam, and a stain at the center of the bottom edge.)
An unusual chapter in the label-hopping career of Charles Mingus – a one-off date recorded for Mercury right after Mingus' legendary sessions for Columbia! The format here may well be Mingus' most ambitious to date – as the album features larger groups than before, exploring a range of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Verve Acoustic Sounds series pressing – heavy cover and vinyl!)
If you've never got the concept of a string band, this is the record to really illuminate your ears – as it features a beautiful set of stripped-down sides by the Mississippi Sheiks – all recorded in the early 30s, and a wonderful blend of bluesy inflection and folksy roots! Most ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A key record in the second chapter of Joni Mitchell on record – a set that has both her vocals and her overall music style flowing with all these amazing touches you might not have heard a few years before – jazzier currents in her music that really set the album apart from earlier work ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a non-embossed barcode cover, with light wear.)
Joni Mitchell —
For The Roses ... LP Asylum, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$14.99
A sometimes-overlooked album in the career of Joni Mitchell – but a set that's every bit as great as the two huge hits that bracket it! Joni's really finding a great way forward, sounding more mature, and bringing some jazzier currents into her music – thanks in part to help from ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Some of the best blue-eyed soul of the 70s – material by a really wonderful group with raspy soul leads and full, soaring harmonies! The Mob had a groove that was partly influenced by crossover soul of the late 60s, but which also had a touch of the jazz/rock modes of their generation – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear, but looks great overall.)
A strong second message from the mighty Hank Mobley – easily one of our favorite tenor talents of all time, sounding really wonderful here in a pre-Blue Note session for Prestige Records! The format's a bit looser than some of Hank's more famous dates from the late 50s or early 60s, but ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed! Feels like a green label pressing.)
An overlooked nugget from Moby Grape – a set that was recorded at the group's home in the Bay Area – at an address that we're guessing was 20 Granite Creek! There's a very at-home feel to the album – almost a more relaxed, familiar vibe compared to the group's previous Columbia ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Modern Jazz Quartet —
Space ... LP Apple, Late 60s. Good Gatefold ...
$2.99
Beautifully spacey work from the Modern Jazz Quartet – a record that more than earns its enigmatic title! The session's an odd one – in that the MJQ are recording for the Beatles' famous Apple label – but that fact is also one of the best aspects of the record, as it seems to ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a click on two tracks. Cover has light wear.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Previously-unreleased live material from the glory days of the Thelonious Monk Quartet – captured right in the middle of that group's famous run on Columbia Records, with fidelity as strong as if the label itself were producing the session! We could say volumes about this group – and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Thelonious Monk —
Round Midnight ... LP Riverside/Victor (Japan), Late 1950s. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
A Japanese-only set of rare Monk material from the Riverside years – takes not issued on the albums! There's two great solo numbers – an "in progress" version of "Round Midnight", and the first take of "There's Danger In Your Eyes Cherie". Also features ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi! Cover has some light aging, but is very nice overall.)
The session's billed as "very personal treatments of great standards" – and it's a great twist on familiar material, all given the Thelonius touch! There's less of Monk's creative composition and angular group arrangements going on here – and instead, the album's almost a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing, including obi. Vinyl plays with a short & light click on "Tea".)
Wes Montgomery —
Beginnings ... LP Blue Note, Late 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$34.99
The early work of Wes Montgomery – as documented on a set of recordings that he made with his family group The Montgomery Brothers (with Monk and Buddy Montgomery in tow), and with The Mastersounds, both of whom recorded during the late 50s for Pacific Jazz. Wes' guitar style was pretty well ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, small corner cut, and is bumped at the corners of the spine.)
A pretty darn important album for Wes – as it was his first session with the sort of larger arrangements that would later make him huge! Although Montgomery was mostly recording for Riverside in small combos, this session has him playing in front of larger backings by Jimmy Jones – not ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Bill Grauer pressing. Cover has minimal wear & aging.)
One of Wes Montgomery's grooviest albums on Verve – a set that features his smooth chromatic work on guitar set to lively arrangements from Oliver Nelson! Nelson gives the set more of a "punch" than some of Montgomery's other Verve records – and the style uses a tight brace ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later MGM stereo pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
An assortment of material that Wes Montgomery recorded for Verve before his too-early death – which the label then collected together as a surprisingly good posthumous release for Wes! There's a really great feel to the record – a mix of small combo and large group settings that offers ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM white label promo. Vinyl has a light heat spot, and plays with short & very light surface noise in "My One & Only", and looks great otherwise.)
Quite a weird little record – issued after the untimely death of Wes Montgomery, and featuring a variety of his older recordings – augmented by new string and horn parts by Gerald Wilson! Most of the tunes on the set are from older Pacific Jazz sides by The Montgomery Brothers, plus a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, bumped corners, and is bent a bit at the front panel.)