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Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Spiritual ... CD 
Black Lion (UK), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Tutankhamun ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic material from the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – tracks recorded during their same crucial Paris trip of 1969 that also gave the world the better-known BYG/Actual albums – but delivered in a style that's slightly different overall! There's maybe more of the cerebral side of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Albert Ayler —
Going Home ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pre-ESP Records work from the legendary Albert Ayler – and a really special set that definitely shows his strong ties to a previous legacy of African-American music! Ayler always clamed blues and other roots in his sound, but didn't always show them as clearly – given his free-thinking ... (Jazz) read more CD
Albert Ayler —
Vibrations ... CD Arista Freedom/Black Lion (Germany), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A seminal early moment from the legendary Albert Ayler – an important session recorded overseas in Copenhagen – where enthusiasm for Ayler's music caught fire more strongly than in the US! The group's got an edge that's maybe even sharper than some of Ayler's ESP material, but no less ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chris Barber —
Live In East Berlin ... CD Black Lion/DA Music (Germany), 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Black Lion (Germany), 1981. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
With Dr John, Freddie Kohlman, and the New Orleans Brass Band. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear and some marks from price sticker removal.)
Sidney Bechet —
Jazz At Storyville ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Crazy Rhythm", "C Jam Blues", "Basin Street Blues", "Jazz Me Blues", "Honeysuckle Rose", and "Oh! Lady Be Good". (Jazz) CD
Walter Bishop Jr —
Milestones (aka Speak Low) ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare early date as a leader from pianist Walter Bishop Jr – cut for a tiny east coast label that folded almost as soon as the record was issued – but a date that's gone onto great fame over the years, thanks to circulation in a few different formats! Bishop's got a really maturing ... (Jazz) read more CD
Joanne Brackeen —
Invitation ... CD Black Lion, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ruby Braff —
Hustlin & Bustlin ... CD Black Lion, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the better Ruby Braff albums of the 50s – recorded for the Storyville label, with help from players who include Vic Dickenson, Jo Jones, Edmond Hall, Milt Hinton, and Sam Margolis! (Jazz) CD
Ruby Braff & Buddy Tate —
Newport All Stars ... CD Black Lion, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jack Lesberg on bass, Ruby Braff on cornet, Don Lamond on drums, George Wein on piano and Buddy Tate on tenor sax. (Jazz) CD
Dollar Brand —
This Is Dollar Brand ... LP Black Lion, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Early recordings by Dollar Brand – recorded in London in 1965, playing solo on a batch of tunes dedicated to two big influences – Duke Ellington and Randy Weston – and also featuring a number of his own compositions. Titles include "Pye R Squared", "Knights ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Don Byas —
Anthropology ... LP Black Lion, 1963. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, William Schiopffe on drums, and Bent Axen on piano. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Donald Byrd —
Groovin' For Nat (aka Hush!) ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nicely priced reissue of the rare Duke Pearson album Hush – originally issued on the tiny Jazztime label, very briefly during the early 60s! The rare early session by Pearson is one of the few he cut away from Blue Note – and it's musical delight throughout – with twin trumpet ... (Jazz) read more CD
Serge Chaloff —
Fable Of Mabel (Black Lion) ... CD Black Lion, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very hip work from the Boston modern scene of the mid 50s! The album's one of Serge Chaloff's few as a leader – and is much harder to find than his more widely-issued work for Capitol – an obscure date for the Storyville label, and one that originally only circulated as a 10" LP! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bill Coleman & Guy Lafitte —
Bill Coleman Meets Guy Lafitte (aka Mainstream At Montreux) ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rich testament to the strength of the Parisian traditional jazz scene in the early 70s – as key players Coleman and Lafitte work here with a quintet live at the Montreux jazz fest in 1973. Lafitte's tenor is always a treasure, warm and rich, but moody and edgey at the same time – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bill Coleman & Guy Lafitte —
Mainstream At Montreux ... LP Black Lion, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A rich testament to the strength of the Parisian traditional jazz scene in the early 70s – as key players Coleman and Lafitte work here with a quintet live at the Montreux jazz fest in 1973. Lafitte's tenor is always a treasure, warm and rich, but moody and edgey at the same time – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Lion/Arista Freedom, 1964. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Seminal work from trumpeter Ted Curson – a set that's issued under his own name, but which continues a string of key early 60s performances with tenorist Bill Barron – who's work together here with Ted is fantastic! The group has no piano – just Herb Bushler on bass and Dick Berk ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue.)
Kenny Dorham —
Osmosis ... CD Black Lion, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Kenny Dorham on trumpet – with Curtis Fuller on trombone, Frank Haynes on tenor sax, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Ben Tucker on bass, and Dave Bailey on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print original Black Lion pressing. Made in West Germany.)
Jazztime/Black Lion, 1961. Used ... $14.99
A Kenny Dorham-billed version of the only full album ever issued by tenor player Rocky Boyd – but a set so great, it's definitely made a name for him over the years! Boyd's got a wonderful tone on the set – sharp and soulful, with an approach to the tenor that almost reminds us of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Original West German Black Lion pressing.)
Black Lion, 1967. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Dexter Gordon at his European best – working at his very familiar haunt, the Cafe Montmartre in Copenhagen – a city that welcome Dexter Gordon with welcome arms in the 60s, as Dex left America to take care of himself and renew his energy overseas – expanding his sound and styles ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue.)
Dexter Gordon —
Monmartre Collection Vol 1 ... LP Black Lion (UK), 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the first great European statements from tenorist Dexter Gordon – a 1967 live recording that really lets Dexter stretch out, and show an even deeper side of his talents than on his 60s albums for Blue Note! The rhythm section here is rock solid – Kenny Drew on piano, Neils ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray —
Master Swingers ... LP Black Lion (Japan), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rare LA bop sides from Dexter Gordon and Wardell Gray – two of the heaviest tenors to ever grace the west coast, recorded here in the prime of their late 40s careers. Tracks were recorded during the years 1946, 1947, and 1952 – and 6 tracks (including "The Rubiayat", "My ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stephane Grappelli —
Just One Of Those Things ... LP Black Lion, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Marc Hemmeler on piano, Jack Sewing on bass, and Daniel Humair on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Stephane Grappelli —
Stardust ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Griffin —
Man I Love ... CD Black Lion/DA Music, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
An astounding live set from Johnny Griffin – recorded at the famous Club Montmartre in Copenhagen, Dexter Gordon's famous home in the late 60s – but a place that was also a showcase for the new sort of energy that Griffin was bringing to his horn at the time! The record crackles with ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hampton Hawes —
Blues For Bud ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Overlooked genius from Hampton Hawes – one of a number of excellent albums made during a late 60s stint on the European scene – and a set that really has Hamp pushing forward from his previous albums in the US! The tracks are wonderfully fluid – set fire with that Hawes style ... (Jazz) read more CD
Hampton Hawes —
Live At The Monmartre ... CD DA/Black Lion (Germany), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
An unusual overseas date – with Henry Franklin on bass and Michael Carvin on drums – and a nice reading of Carvin's tune "The Camel"! Also features guest tenor from Dexter Gordon on one track. (Jazz) CD
Hampton Hawes —
Spanish Steps ... LP Black Lion, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Overlooked genius from Hampton Hawes – one of a number of excellent albums made during a late 60s stint on the European scene – and a set that really has Hamp pushing forward from his previous albums in the US! The tracks are wonderfully fluid – set fire with that Hawes style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Hines —
Blues In Thirds ... CD Black Lion, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A solo album – tracks include "Velvet Moon", "Stan Dance", "Shiny Stockings", "Tea For Two", "Velvet Moon", and "Black Lion Blues". (Jazz) CD
Black Lion (UK), 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Doc Cheatham on trumpet, Rudy Rutherford on clarinet, alto, and tenor, Jack Wilkins on guitar, Jimmy Leary on bass, and Ray Mosca on drums. Arrangements by Buck Clayton and Ernie Wilkins. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, a sticker spot, some gloss separation at the corners, and gloss peel in back.)
Earl Hines —
Tea For Two ... LP Black Lion, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Earl Hines —
Tour De Force ... LP Black Lion, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Solo piano – with tracks that include "When Your Lover Has Gone", "I Never Knew", "Say It Isn't So", and "Lonesome Road". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Black Lion (UK), 1974. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Solo piano performance from the 1974 Montreux Jazz Festival. Titles include "Close To You", "In My Solitude", "Why Do I Love You?", "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", and "West Side Story Medley". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some fading at the spine and is lightly bent at the edges and corners.)
Black Lion, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
Great small combo work – with Gonsalves on tenor, Hines on piano, Al Hall on bass, and Jo Jones on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(French pressing on Freedom. Cover is bent just a bit at the front panel.)
Jackie & Roy —
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most (aka Jackie & Roy) ... CD Black Lion/Storyville (UK), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first albums ever from the team of Jackie Caine and Roy Kral – and one of the best, too! The album's got a relaxed, open-ended approach to jazz vocals that already carries all the hallmarks of the Jackie & Roy style – wordless scatting on some tunes, playful lyrical ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Illinois Jacquet —
Genius At Work ... LP Black Lion, 1971. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A small combo live recording at Ronnie Scotts – with Milt Buckner on Hammond and Tony Crombie on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Barney Kessel & Stephane Grappelli —
Limehouse Blues ... LP Black Lion, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An album that has European jazz great Stephane Grapelli revising the format of his legendary Hot Club Of France with guitarist Django Reinhardt – but in a very different mode, given that this group features electric guitar from Barney Kessel! Kessel is great, and his warm, round tones do ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lee Konitz —
Lee Konitz At Storyville ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tight early work from Lee Konitz – recorded on location at the very hospitable Storyville nightclub in Boston – a sweet setting for his angular tones on the alto! The style here is great – cutting lines that are incredibly precise, yet crafted with enough soul to keep them from ... (Jazz) read more CD
Howard McGhee —
Shades Of Blue ... LP Black Lion, 1961. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An obscure Howard McGhee session, but a great one! The 1961 session was recorded during Maggie's great comeback years – at a time when he was doing some great work for labels that included Bethlehem, Contemporary, and United Artists. The spirit of this set is similar to those – sort ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear and a trace of a sticker.)
Black Lion (Germany), 1971. Used ... $49.99
Very late work from the legendary Thelonious Monk – but surprisingly great as well! The session was recorded in London – as you might guess from the title – and although Monk's not working with his regular quartet with Charlie Rouse, he does interact wonderfully with a trio that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Box is solid with a little minor shelf wear and a small rip at the top of the spine, inner contents are in great shape!)
Thelonious Monk —
London Collection Vol 1 (Black Lion) ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Thelonious Monk —
Man I Love ... LP Black Lion, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Rare late work from Thelonious Monk – recorded in London, with Al McKibbon on bass and Art Blakey on drums – mostly trio material, but with some piano solos too! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing with yellow labels.)
Thelonious Monk —
Something In Blue ... LP Black Lion, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Monk plays solo piano and is joined on some of the tracks by Art Blakey on drums and Al McKibbon on bass. The songs are all originals except for "Nice Work If You Can Get It" and they include "Blue Sphere", "Hackensack", "Criss Cross", "Something In ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cut corner, a trace of a price sticker, and light wear.)
Oscar Pettiford —
Legendary Oscar Pettiford Featuring Attila Zoller ... LP Black Lion (UK), 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of those rare European sessions by bassist Oscar Pettiford that far outshines most of his American work from the 50s! The set's a very hip one – cut with a quartet that includes German modernists Hans Koller on tenor and Atilla Zoller on guitar, plus American Jimmy Pratt on drums. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Lion (Germany), 1964. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Wonderful late work from pianist Bud Powell – recorded in France, where Bud seemed to do all of his best recordings in the early 60s! The setting is a trio – with Art Taylor on drums and Michel Gaudry on bass – but as always in such a mode, Powell has a way of opening the tunes ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, original Black Lion CD pressing with a cutout through the case spine.)
Bud Powell —
Strictly Confidential ... CD Black Lion, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual set of recordings from pianist Bud Powell – tracks recorded in his overseas home, solo – a setting that puts the keyboard magic of Powell in a similar sound to that of Art Tatum, who'd recorded in such a way the decade before! At some level, these might be the most ... (Jazz) read more CD
Sam Price —
Barrelhouse & Blues ... CD Black Lion, 1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Roswell Rudd —
Flexible Flyer ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant record – much more straightforward, and straight ahead, than much of Rudd's other work, which is why we like it so much! The album's an ingeniously subtle affair – with Rudd on trombone and French horn, working with a small group that features Sheila Jordan on vocals, Hod O' ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1995 Black Lion pressing.)
Zoot Sims & Bob Brookmeyer —
Morning Fun ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Zoot Sims on tenor sax, Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Hank Jones on piano, Bill Crow on bass, and Jo Jones on drums. Tracks include "Lullaby Of The Leaves", "The King", "Snake Eyes", and "Box Cars". (Jazz) CD
(1989 West German pressing.)
Buddy Tate —
Jumpin On The West Coast ... LP Black Lion, 1947/1949. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great early tenor from Buddy Tate – with piano on some tracks by Bill Doggett! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Black Lion, 1974. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Original tunes and arrangements by Buck Clayton – played by a group that features Buddy Tate on tenor and clarinet, Bruce Turner on alto, and Humphrey Lyttelton on trumpet. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Black Lion (UK), 1944/1945. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Solo recordings with a side's worth of originals and standards on the flipside. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has light wear, small staples at the top left corner, small sticker and gloss wrinkle in back, and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Art Tatum —
Tea For Two ... CD Black Lion, 1945. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes 20 tracks with Tiny Grimes on guitar, Ben Webster on tenor, Benny Morton on trombone, Edmond Hall on clarinet, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, and Slam Stewart on bass. (Jazz) CD
Art Tatum —
V-Discs ... CD Black Lion, 1945. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Oscar Pettiford and Slam Stewart on bass, Tiny Grimes on guitar, and Sid Catlett on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Cecil Taylor —
Trance ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Expanded CD reissue of a famous session that Cecil recorded at the Cafe Monmartre in Copenhagen in 1962 – and which was originally issued on Debut Records. Cecil's playing with Jimmy Lyons and Arthur "Sunny" Murray, and the recording's a great document of a key transitional period ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ben Webster —
Saturday Night At The Montmartre ... LP Black Lion, 1965. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ben Webster's tone is wonderful here – that mature, mellow sound that he brought to some of his standout live dates – and which is captured here in the kind of relaxed, soloist-focused setting that always makes 60s recordings from the Cafe Montmartre so great! The group is a familiar ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s US pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Teddy Wilson —
Stomping At The Savoy ... LP Black Lion (France), 1969. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Recorded in London at the end of the 60s – with Ronnie Gleaves on vibes and Dave Shepherd on clarinet! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Teddy Wilson —
Striding After Fats ... LP Black Lion, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Witherspoon & Jay McShann —
Jimmy Witherspoon & Jay McShann ... CD Black Lion, 1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
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