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Rene Thomas —
Jazz In Paris – Meeting Mister Thomas ... CD Universal (France), 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A very hip set of soul jazz tunes from Belgian guitarist Rene Thomas – one of the best European players of his generation! The album feature Thomas on guitar, backed by a group that includes Lou Bennett on organ, Jacques Pelzer on sax and flute, Gilbert Rovere on bass, and Charles Bellonzi ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
IAJRC, Late 40s. Used ... $5.99
Includes the songs "Vout Rhythm", "Stormy Mood", "Baggin' The Boogie", "Bee Boogie Boo", "Irresistible You", "Phace", "Don't Drive This Jive Away", "The Hour Of Parting", "Abernathy's Boogie", "Cherokee&qu ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
High Note, 1959. Used ... $8.99
Lucky Thompson on soprano and tenor saxophone, Martial Solal on piano, Michel Hausser on vibraphone, Gilbert Gassin on bass, Gerard Pochonet on drums, and Gana M'Bow on percussion. CD
Prestige/OJC, 1964. Used ... $9.99
One of the gems that Lucky Thompson cut on his return to the US in the mid 60s – and one of the few albums from that time that got wide release! The album's a laidback quartet session that has Lucky blowing both tenor and his new love, soprano sax, with a group that includes Hank Jones on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dawn/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1956. Used ... $7.99
An obscure French session cut by the great American tenor player Lucky Thompson, with a group of Parisian players that includes Martial Solal on piano, Pierre Michelot on bass, Michel Hausser on vibes, and Gerard Pochonet on drums. Thompson's sweet tenor sound is given nice backing by the ... read more CD
(Out of print 1989 pressing.)
Delmark, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... read more CD
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Delmark, 2001. Used ... $8.99
Features work by Oliver Lake on alto and Hamiet Bluiette on baritone and bass clarinet! CD
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Origin, 2012. Used ... $2.99
With Miles Brown on acoustic bass. CD
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Delmark, 2001. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Sir Charles Thompson on piano – with Eric Schneider on saxophone and clarinet, Ed de Haas on bass, and Charles Braugham on drums. CD
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Delmark, 1945/1947. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Features Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, and Leo Parker. CD
Henry Threadgill —
Very Very Circus – Live At Koncepts ... CD Taylor Made, 1991. Used ... $34.99
Henry Threadgill on alto saxophone, flute, and bass flute, Mark Taylor on French horn, Edwin Rodriguez and Marcus Rojas on tuba, Brandon Ross and Masujaa on electric and acoustic guitar, and Larry Bright on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
East Wind (Japan), 1975. Used ... $11.99
Quite possibly one of the most successful Japanese piano trio recordings of the 70s – a super-session performed by a group that includes Joe Sample on acoustic piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums! Given that Sample's best known during the era for his electric keys with the ... read more CD
Also available Three ... LP 9.99(Out of print older Japanese pressing.)
Anzic, 2011. Used ... $3.99 5.99
With special guest Jon Hendricks! CD
(Marker over barcode.)
Three Sounds —
Bottoms Up! ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The bottom is certainly "up" on this one – as the Three Sounds groove things from the ground up, taking soul jazz piano to the next level with an approach that quickly made them one of the most popular Blue Note acts of the early 60s! Gene Harris leads the group on piano – ... read more CD
(Out of print 2009 Japanese pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Used ... $28.99
"Moods" is right – as the album's got a wonderfully dark undercurrent, one that makes it one of the most captivating early Three Sounds albums for Blue Note! Pianist Gene Harris leads a trio that includes Andrew Simpkins on bass and Bill Dowdy on drums – and even though the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1962. Used ... $44.99
Go out of the world with The Three Sounds on this sweet little set for Blue Note – as the trio are at their early best, and working with a care of craft that you won't find on other 60s albums for labels like Verve or Mercury! The mighty Gene Harris is in the lead on piano, moving between a ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Delos, 1986. Used ... $6.99
One of the greatest all-star groups in jazz – a short lived sextet that featured some of the best players working for Timeless Records – and a group that recalls the brilliance of the early recordings of Harold Land and Bobby Hutcherson! Both Hutcherson and Land are part of the group ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Riverside/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... $19.99
One of Bobby Timmons' most obscure trio sessions from the early years – recorded at the tail end of the Riverside years, which is probably why the album disappeared so quickly! The set's in a similar format to some of Bobby's other records for Riverside – a trio set with either Sam ... read more CD
(1996 OJC pressing.)
Riverside (Japan), 1960. Used ... $19.99 24.99
Fantastic early work from pianist Bobby Timmons – a set that shows all the brilliant young genius that marked his playing at the time! Although only a trio session, the album grooves with the best sort of vibe that you'd find in Bobby's recordings with Art Blakey or Cannonball Adderley ... read more CD
(Out of print – and includes obi!)
Discus (UK), 2013/2014. Used ... $9.99
Vocals by Julie Tippett, Martin Archer on keyboards, electronics and woodwinds and Peter Fairclough on drums with Micheal Somerset Ward on flutes, sax and sea flute. CD
Monterey Jazz Festival, 1958/1972/1974/1977/1980. Used ... $4.99
A handful of different Cal Tjader moments from the Monterey Jazz Festival – a frequent setting for Cal's live talents, given his close proximity as a member of the Bay Area scene! The core material here is from Tjader's 1958 performance – featured here in 5 tracks that include Vince ... read more CD
Fantasy, 1976. Used ... $16.99
One of the fantastic electric Cal Tjader sessions from the 70s – with that mixture of vibes and electric piano that made his work of the time take on an even funkier sound than before! Lonnie Hewitt's at the keyboards here – and he's got a sly, slinky groove that's totally great – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cal Tjader —
Tjader ... CD Fantasy (Japan), Late 60s. Used ... $29.99
An excellent album from legendary vibist Cal Tjader – and one of his truly electric albums! A key factor to the greatness of this one is keyboardist Al Zulaica – who plays some amazing Fender Rhodes on the album, really unlocking a whole new sound of Cal's vibes in the process! The ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Alfa (Japan), 1995. Used ... $14.99 18.99
With Satoshi Arai and Kenji Hirose on guitar. CD
(Out of print.)
MMG (Japan), 1991. Used ... $14.99
With Herb Ohta on ukulele. CD
(Out of print.)
Hot Club Pacific (Japan), 2000. Used ... $14.99
With Sadao Ohya on violin. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2007. Used ... $9.99
A whole new side of Charles Tolliver's talents – a majestic big band album, with Charles' trumpet right out front in the lead! At some level, the album's an extension of Tolliver's larger group projects with Music Inc back in the 70s – but at another level, the feel here is totally ... read more CD
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Rearward/Schema (Italy), 1960. Used ... $11.99
Heavily grooving Italian jazz from 1960 – featuring the piano of Amedo Tommasi, and the twin-horn team of Cicci Santucci and Enzo Scoppa! Santucci plays trumpet and Scoppa plays tenor, and together, the pair were one of the tightest front lines working south of the Alps. We've stocked sets ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Odin (Norway), 2023. Used ... $7.99
Ellen Brekken on bass, Magnus Bakken on tenor sax, Espen Berg on piano, and Magnus Sefaniassen Eide on drums. CD
(Sealed copy.)
Candid/DA (Germany), 1992. Used ... $6.99
Sumi Tonooka on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. CD
Soutrane, 2022. Used ... $4.99
Verve, 1960. Used ... $6.99
Very groovy set of vocal tracks recorded by Mel during his years with Verve, and featuring some haunting arrangements by Russ Garcia. The title track – "Swingin' On The Moon" – is a goofy uptempo number of the sort that sometimes doesn't work, but which sounds very nice here, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1998 digipak pressing.)
Juan Pablo Torres —
Together Again ... CD Pimienta, 2002. Used ... $8.99
Trombonist Juan Pablo Torres is consistently putting out some of the best Latin jazz these days – and this excellent album is complete proof of that fact! The set features Torres working with an all-star cast that includes Arturo Sandoval, Chucho Valdes, Steve Turre, and others – ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed with a cutout through the slipcover barcode.)
Pacific Jazz, 1955. Used ... $6.99
A seminal bit of west coast cool jazz from the mid 50s – a session led by Cy Touff, a lesser-remembered player from the LA scene, and an instrumentalist who used a bass trumpet! Cy's working here in the company of a host of more familiar names – including Richie Kamuca, Russ Freeman, ... read more CD
(1999 pressing.)
Ralph Towner —
Lost & Found ... CD ECM, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Ralph Towner on classical and 12-string guitar, Denney Goodhew on reeds, Marc Johnson on bass, and Jon Christensen on drums. CD
(Still sealed. Barcode & case have a cutout hole.)
ECM, 1979. Used ... $18.99
One of the beautiful ECM efforts from guitarist Ralph Towner – who plays 12 string and classical guitars, plus piano, and French horn – with help from Kenny Wheeler on trumpet, Eddie Gomez on bass, David Darling on cello, and Michael Di Pasqua on drums and percussion! CD
(Out of print.)
Sea Breeze, 2010. Used ... $4.99
With Davide Logiri on piano. CD
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Sony, 1991. Used ... $1.99
Ross Traut on guitar and Steve Roby on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1989. Used ... $2.99
Ross Traut on guitar and Steve Rodby on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
ECM, 2004. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
Jack DeJohnette on drums, Larry Goldings on Hammond organ and electric piano, and John Scofield on guitar – recorded live in London. CD
Ozella (Germany), 2005. Used ... $4.99
Recorded live at Dietrich Keuning Haus Dortmund November 11th 2005. CD
(Out of print.)
Whirlwind, 2023. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Will Vinson on alto sax, wurlitzer, and synth, Gilad Hekselman on guitars, and Nate Wood on drums and bass. CD
Electric Bird (Japan), 2004. Used ... $4.99
Hiroshi Kubota on keyboards, Takeshi Hirai on guitar, Mitsuru Sutoh on bass, and Noriaki Kumagai on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
No Label, 2008. Used ... $2.99
Titles include "Mr Barlocrian", "It's Only A Paper Moon", "Quatrosh", "The First Tee", "Lazy Afternoon", and "Dharma John". CD
Frankie Trumbauer —
Introdiction To Frankie Trumbauer – His Best Recordings 1927 to 1946 ... CD Best Of Jazz (France), Late 20s/1930s/1940s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
22 songs from Frankie Trumbauer & his Orchestra. CD
(Out of print.)
N2K, 1997. Used ... $2.99
With Bobby Porcelli on alto sax, Howard Johnson on baritone sax, Ron Carter on bass, and TS Monk on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Bucky Ball, 2006. Used ... $6.99
With John O' Reilly Jr on drums. CD
Boogietime, 2000. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Telarc, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Features Steve Turre, Andre Hayward, Douglas Purviance, Joe Alessi, Robin Eubanks, and Steve Davis on trombones – plus Stephen Scott on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
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Fantasy, Mid 70s. Used ... $3.99
With Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Cornelle Dupree, Eric Gale, Paul Griffin, Freddie Hubbard, Harvey Mason, Ray Parker Jr, and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (UK), 1968. Used ... $14.99 19.99
A really great later Blue Note session from Stanley Turrentine – a small combo set that's almost a return to the format of earlier years! The group's a strong one – and features Shirley Scott on organ, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Idris Muhammad on drums – playing in a style that's ... read more CD
Also available (1997 Rare Groove pressing.)
Common Touch ... LP 14.99
Common Touch (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Blue Note, 1964. Used ... $6.99
One of Stanley Turrentine's few organ-based sessions for Blue Note – recorded in the company of his wife Shirley Scott, a real cooker on the Hammond who holds it down masterfully here – and great band that's filled out by Kenny Burrell on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass and Otis Finch on ... read more CD
(Out of print 2002 RVG pressing.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Joyride (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $9.99
A very successful album for Blue Note – and one that took the searing tenor sax of Stanley Turrentine and backed it with some boldly soulful arrangements from Oliver Nelson! Nelson was perfect at this sort of session – able to provide full backings that infused the record with energy, ... read more CD
Also available Joyride ... LP 39.99(2006 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $5.99
Great large group genius from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – one of a number of 60s Blue Note albums that have Stan exploring a format that he'd use even more strongly in the 70s! Here, the results are superb – thanks in strong part to the great Duke Pearson, whose growing talents as ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Time/Bainbridge, 1960. Used ... $11.99
One of the best Stanley Turrentine albums ever! This hard-wailing set is from the early days of Stan's time at Blue Note – and like his best early sides for that label, this one has him blowing with an edgey tone that rarely ever surfaced in his later, sweeter recordings. Stan's got a sound ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1962. Used ... $6.99
Where it's at with Stanley Turrentine – circa 1962 – a time when the tenorist was really hitting on all burners, and turning out some tremendous work for Blue Note! The album's got Stan working with a special guest – a rare Blue Note appearance from pianist Les McCann, who's also ... read more CD
(Out of print 2005 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note, 1961. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, Mid 60s. Used ... $7.99
Sweet and soulful early work from Stanley Turrentine – one of the few albums he recorded in the early 60s with wife Shirley Scott – then one of the greatest female organ players in the business! The album's got a easy going soul jazz feel that's a lot like the work the pair cut for ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
TKO Magnum/Starburst (UK), 1992. Used ... $9.99
McCoy Tyner on solo piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Telarc, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A relatively recent set from pianist McCoy Tyner, but one that shows the same great ear for choosing a horn that we love in his 70s classics! As with those records, a key force on the recording here is altoist Gary Bartz – a player who's always great on his own, but seems to take on a ... read more CD
Impulse, 1963. Used ... $18.99
Although "Newport" can often mean "hokey" or "pandering" in the context of live jazz performances – this set is a cooker, one of Tyner's best for Impulse, and a really far-reaching set that has him showing sides he never expressed with Coltrane! The group on the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Telarc, 1999. Used ... $2.99 4.99
With Johnny Almeda, Gary Bartz, Ignacio Berroa, Giovanni Hidalgo, Claudio Roditi, Avery Sharpe, Steve Turre, and Dave Valentin. CD
McCoy Tyner —
McCoy Tyner Plays Ellington (with bonus tracks) ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1964. Used ... $6.99
Mc Coy plays Duke, with surprisingly great results – thanks to an expanded trio format that features lots of additional percussion! McCoy's on piano, working alongside Coltrane bandmates Jimmy Garrison on bass and Elvin Jones on drums – but the real charm of the record comes from ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Telarc, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Tracks include "Trane-Like", "Never Let Me Go", "Will You Still Be Mine", "Carriba", and "Never Let Me Go". CD
Impulse, 1997. Used ... $4.99
McCoy Tyner on piano, Greg Mraz on bass, and Al Foster on drums. CD
(Out of print. Small cutout hole through the rear of the case.)
Video Arts/Keystone (Japan), 1995. Used ... $19.99
Understated genius from McCoy Tyner – and exactly the sort of record that shows why his catalog is always worth searching out! The album's got a lot more subtlety than his immediate post-Coltrane sides of the 70s – righteousness maybe a bit more on the backburner, but not so much so ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Blue Note, 1967. Used ... $3.99
As pure a distillation of McCoy Tyner's lyrical vision as one could ever hope for – a brilliant early standout session for the pianist as a leader! McCoy is backed up here by the energetic drumming of Elvin Jones – with whom he shares a natural empathy from their many years together ... read more CD
Also available Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 8.99(1999 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note, 1988. Used ... $2.99
A warmly-crafted set of later piano solo material! CD
Sweet Basil, 1991. Used ... $12.99
McCoy Tyner on piano with Avery Sharpe on bass, and Aaron Sacott on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1967. Used ... $9.99
An incredibly strong set by McCoy Tyner – one of his best late 60s sides for Blue Note – and a record that really hints at the majesty he'd attain on record in the 70s! The album features Tyner's piano at the head of a large group that includes Lee Morgan on trumpet, Julian Priester on ... read more CD
Also available Tender Moments ... CD 14.99(Out of print.)
McCoy Tyner —
Tender Moments ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1967. Used ... $14.99
An incredibly strong set by McCoy Tyner – one of his best late 60s sides for Blue Note – and a record that really hints at the majesty he'd attain on record in the 70s! The album features Tyner's piano at the head of a large group that includes Lee Morgan on trumpet, Julian Priester on ... read more CD
Also available Tender Moments ... CD 9.99(Out of print 1997 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $14.99
Brilliant work from groundbreaking pianist McCoy Tyner – an album that has him firmly stepping out of the shadow of his old boss John Coltrane – and really taking off with a new level of spiritual jazz expression that Tyner's scene helped to foster in the 70s! The group on the set is a ... read more CD
Also available Time For Tyner (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99(Out of print.)
Milestone, 1988. Used ... $4.99
An uptown sound, recorded downtown at the Blue Note – a bold large ensemble outing from McCoy Tyner, and one that reminds us of that great group he was getting in the 70s! The players here are all super-hip – showing that key Tyner ear for picking sidemen – and the lineup ... read more CD
McCoy Tyner & Jackie McLean —
It's About Time (with bonus tracks) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1985. Used ... $19.99
The leaders are sporting some serious 80s fashions on the cover – but the record's got a really solid sort of sound – and an approach that strongly shows the growth in both players since their earlier years at Blue Note! Tyner's a musician who really took off in strides during the 70s ... read more CD
(Out of print 2013 Japanese SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
Blue Note/EMI (Finland), 2002. Used ... $8.99
With Timo Lassy on tenor saxophone and bass clarinet. CD
(Out of print.)
Greenleaf, 2012. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
A beautiful little record from Matt Ulery – double-length in size, and even more than double in terms of feeling and depth! Matt's a figure on the Chicago scene – and in a way, his music represents the return to arrangements in the city's recent avant jazz world – yet his music ... read more CD
Hyena, 2007. Used ... $6.99
James Blood Ulmer on vocals and guitar, Vernon Reid on guitar, Leon Gruenbaum on Fender Rhodes, piano, organ, keyboards, mellotron, and clarinet, Charlie Burnham on electric fiddle and mandolin, David Barnes on harmonica, Mark Peterson on bass, and Aubrey Dayle on drums. CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
James Blood Ulmer —
Blues All Night ... CD In & Out (Germany), 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Raspy guitar from James Blood Ulmer – cut right at the end of the 80s decade when he was clearly one of the most inventive players on his instrument! The set's got a quality that's similar to some of James' other records from the US of the time – as it's trying to branch out to a wider ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
James Blood Ulmer —
Live At The Bayerischer Hof ... CD In & Out (Germany), 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
James Blood Ulmer on guitar and vocals, Amin Ali on electric bass, and Aubrey Dayle on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Rene Urtreger —
Jazz In Paris –- Rene Urtreger Plays Bud Powell ... CD Universal (France), 1955. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A Parisian player gives a strong tip of the hat to the great Bud Powell – the American bop genius whose work and presence were an undeniable force on the French jazz scene of the 50s and 60s! Rene Urtreger does a wonderful job of catching some of Bud's fire here – working through a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1989. Used ... $8.99
Warren Vache on cornet, Ben Aronov on piano, Lincol Milliman on bass, and Giampaolo Biagi on drums – accompanied by the Beaux-Arts String Quartet. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1998. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $5.99
An excellent album of spare Latin jazz, played by the legendary leader of the Cuban group Irakere! Chucho Valdes is playing here with a small combo that only features bass, drums, and percussion – plus some additional vocal accompaniment by Mayra Caridad Valdes. But the main focus is on ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Egea (Italy), 2013. Used ... $6.99
A set of orginal big band pieces from Dino Betti Van Der Noot. Titles include "The Stuff Dreams Are Made On", "Our Heavenly Land", "Moonscape", "Just To Amuse A Muse", and "Not Merry Not Sad". CD
Smalltown Superjazzz (Norway), 2009. Used ... $29.99
A live meeting between Ken Vandermark on saxophones and clarinets and Paal Nilssen Love playing drums and percussion. Album features three tracks – the lengthy " Clean Sweep", along with "Cause Of Action", and "Cut And Thrust". CD
Not Two (Poland), 2005. Used Gatefold ... $18.99
A nice complement to Ken Vandermark's much larger box set Alchemia – and an album that was formulated during the Alchemia stay, but recorded later with Polish players Marcin Oles on bass and Barttomiej Brat Oles on drums. Vandermark's tone here is a bit different than some of his other work ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atavistic, 2001. Used ... $6.99
Brilliant new work by the Vandermark 5 – Chicago's groundbreaking avant jazz ensemble headed by Ken Vandermark, and featuring Jeb Bishop on trombone, Kent Kessler on bass, Tim Mulvenna on drums, and Dave Rempis on alto and tenor. The group's got a poise and a brilliance that recalls the best ... read more CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Atavistic, 2003. Used ... $9.99
Another wonderful CD from Chicago's premier purveyors of creative improvised music. Ken Vandermark and crew cover a lot of ground here, from his angular compositions, to more pastoral pieces and full frontal aural assault. Kent Kessler's muscular bass playing and Tim Daisy's elastic rhythms ... read more CD
Vandermark 5 —
Color Of Memory ... CD Atavistic, 2005. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A great double-length set by the Vandermark 5 – and a prime example of the ever-growing strength of the ensemble in recent years! Although headed by saxophonist Ken Vandermark, the ensemble's a very equally-matched batch of players – and really works as a unit on the session, crafting ... read more CD
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Atavistic, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
One of the greatest things about Ken Vandermark – and one of the reasons why we think he's one of our favorite players in the Chicago underground – is the way that he's completely open about his roots and influences, never failing to give credit where credit is due, and let folks know ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atavistic, 1998. Used ... $8.99
A perfect example of the poise and energy that the Vandermark 5 have brought to the Chicago jazz scene of the late 90s – and a very strong second release by the group for Atavistic. The overall style varies strongly from cut to cut, showing Vandermark's ability to navigate a host of musical ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Planet Arts, 2008. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Billy Drewes on alto and soprano saxophone, flute, and clarinet, Dick Oatts on alto and soprano saxophone, flute, and piccolo flute, Ralph Lalama on tenor saxophone, clarinet and flute, Rich Perry on tenor saxophone and flute, Gary Smulyan on baritone saxophone, Douglas Purviance, Jason Jackson, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Divine Sarah Vaughan – The Columbia Years 1949 to 1953 ... CD Columbia, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Mercury, 1958. Used ... $4.99
The title's a bit of a joke – because the record features a batch sidemen from the Count Basie band – Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Freddy Green, Billy Mitchell, Frank Foster, and others – all working with Sarah, but the Count's name is missing, due to contractual obligations! Despite ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available No Count Sarah ... LP 5.99
Roulette/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
