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Bmadish, 1995. Used ... $24.99
Roy Campbell on trumpet & flute, Jason Hwang on violin, and William Hooker on drums. CD
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1991. Used ... $11.99
Bertha Hope on piano, Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Dave Riekenberg and Junior Cook on tenor saxophone, Walter Booker on bass, and Leroy Williams on drums. CD
Blue Note, 1953/1954/1957. Used ... $12.99
A pretty great little set that combines both of the rare early Elmo Hope 10" LPs for Blue Note – plus some additional material! Introducing The Elmo Hope Trio is seminal early work from Hope – and one of the 10" LP releases that was part of Blue Note's "New Faces – ... read more CD
(Sealed 2005 Connoisseur edition. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Black Sun, 1991. Used ... $6.99
Moody work by Paul Horn – with a focus more on "images" of Brazil, than on the Brazilian jazz you might expect from the title! Like much of Horn's work from the time, the recording is very spacious – with Paul blowing on flute in a style that's as much about exploring space ... read more CD
Paul Horn & R Carlos Nakai —
Inside Monument Valley ... CD Canyon, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Paul Horn on flute and alto saxophone and R Carlos Nakai on flute. CD
Jazzclub (Germany), 1960s/1990s. Used ... $2.99
Shirley Horn's definitely swinging here – in a set of tracks that features groovy numbers from two different points in her career! Some of the work on the set is from her early 60s years on Mercury and ABC Records – and the other half's from that great stretch in the 90s when her ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "Prophet Jennings", "The Core", "Up Jumped Spring", "Karioka", "Melting Pot", "Lament For Booker", and "Bridlike". CD
(Out of print. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $12.99
Pivotal work from trumpeter Freddie Hubbard – a tight, edgy quintet performance that's done with a modern jazz sound that approaches the Blue Note "new thing" sound, but which stays just this side of the fence to keep in line with Freddie's other soulful work of the 60s – yet ... read more CD
Also available Breaking Point (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Out of print 2004 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note, 1961. Used ... $3.99 5.99
Classic Freddie Hubbard on Blue Note – from the hip cover to the magical music in the grooves! The session is one of Freddie's all-time best from the early days – and features a very hard wailing lineup that mixes tight hardbop rhythms with some more adventurous soloing that almost has ... read more CD
(Out of print 2003 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note, 1962. Used ... $4.99
An album with a classic modernist cover image – and one that's also got the same sort of sound to match – brilliant early work from trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, who's really coming into his own as a leader with this date! Freddie's really finding a voice here – a sharper edge than ... read more CD
Also available Hub-Tones ... LP 29.99(1989 pre-RVG pressing – with 3 bonus tracks!)
Century (Japan), 1991. Used ... $12.99
A nice little live set from Freddie – open and free, with a soulfully-blown spirit that reminds us of his best live recordings of the 60s! The group's a quintet with some especially strong work from Don Braden on tenor and Ronnie Matthews on piano – and the tracks all stretch out at ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Music Masters, 1992. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Features Hubbard on trumpet, Benny Green on piano, Javon Jackson on tenor, Christian McBride on bass, and Tony Reedus on drums! CD
Enja (Germany), 1981. Used ... $6.99
One of the best recordings from Freddie Hubbard's "back to basics" stretch in the early 80s – a time when Freddie returned to a strongly acoustic jazz mode after a mostly electric 70s! The record still has Freddie stretching out on the longer tracks he got used to during the CTI ... read more CD
(1987 Enja pressing.)
Columbia (Japan), 1978. Used ... $14.99 19.99
A sweet late 70s set from Freddie Hubbard – a slight move away from some of his highly-electric sides of the CTI years, yet one that still has some of the most soulful qualities of that work! Freddie's trumpet has a nicely spacious quality throughout – one that's flowing, and almost ... read more CD
(Out of print Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Blue Note, 1969. Used ... $6.99
Previously-unheard material from Freddie Hubbard – great live sides recorded in Europe during 1969, all with a stretched-out sound that really points the way to some of Freddie's growth in the 70s! The feel here is a bit like Hubbard's excellent Hub Of Hubbard album recorded for MPS around ... read more CD
(Out of print 2009 pressing.)
Freddie Hubbard & Stanley Turrentine —
Freddie Hubbard & Stanley Turrentine In Concert ... CD CTI, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A sublime bit of electric funk in concert – proof that the CTI approach was always a great one, even out of the studio! The record features 2 long tracks – album-side versions of "Povo" and "Gilbraltar", both done in the best format of Hubbard's strongest CTI work, ... read more CD
Also available Freddie Hubbard & Stanley Turrentine – In Concert Volume 1 ... LP 7.99(Out of print.)
Emanem (UK), 2003. Used ... $9.99
Charlotte Hug on viola. CD
(Out of print.)
Emanem, 2010. Used ... $7.99
Charlotte Hug on viola and vocals, with Fred Longberg-Holm on cello. CD
Riverside/OBC, 1961. Used ... $3.99
EMI, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Hunter's getting a lot more sophisticated in his style, and is moving past the heavy funky sound of early days – to a mix of soulful styles that opens him up a lot more. This sextet session features drummer Leon Parker, who always works well with Hunter – plus tenorist Peter Apfelbaum, ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1999. Used ... $2.99
With Charlie Hunter on 8 string guitar and Leon Parker on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $6.99
Genius – pure genius! Bobby Hutcherson's work for Blue Note is some of the most dramatic of any artist to ever record for the label. During his tenure there, he broke in doing some pivotal work in the "new thing" mode with players like Andrew Hill and Joe Henderson, next worked ... read more CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Lonehill/Argo (Spain), 1962/1963. Used ... $11.99
Great early work by jazz vibes guru Bobby Hutcherson – recorded early in his tenure in NYC in the early 60s – backed up by trombonist Al Grey and tenor sax man Billy Mitchell! Of course Hutcherson would go on to spin out all those great records for Blue Note, and these early recordings ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Happenings ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1966. Used ... $11.99
One of the greatest Bobby Hutcherson albums for Blue Note – a classic session recorded in quartet form, with a style that seems to set a whole new standard for the vibes in modern jazz! The group here is sublime – Herbie Hancock on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Joe Chambers on drums ... read more CD
Also available Happenings (SHM CD pressing) ... CD 11.99(1998 Japanese pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1966. Used ... $11.99
One of the greatest Bobby Hutcherson albums for Blue Note – a classic session recorded in quartet form, with a style that seems to set a whole new standard for the vibes in modern jazz! The group here is sublime – Herbie Hancock on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Joe Chambers on drums ... read more CD
Also available Happenings ... CD 11.99(Out of print SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
Blue Note, 1969. Used ... $14.99
Two great Bobby Hutcherson albums – both recorded at the end of the 60s, but not released by Blue Note until years later! Both records – Medina and Spiral – give you a glance at the early years of Bobby's famous association with tenorist Harold Land. The Land/Hutcherson combo ... read more CD
(1998 Connoisseur pressing. CONDITION NOTE: Booklet has some wear and a peeled spot from an old sticker.)
Blue Note, 1967. Used ... $26.99
One of Bobby Hutcherson's greatest records ever – and a session that never got released at the time! The album's an excellent quartet session, one that's very much in the best spirit of Bobby's great Happenings album on Blue Note – and it features a similar group that includes ... read more CD
(Out of print 2005 RVG pressing.)
Enja/Tip Toe, 1997. Used ... $7.99
A larger suite of tracks by Abdullah Ibrahim – performed by a core trio that includes Belden Bullock on bass and George Gray on drums, plus additional orchestral backing arranged by Daniel Schnyder. The feel of the album's quite different than some of Ibrahim's other work – less ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase.)
Sunnyside, 2009. Used ... $8.99
Great solo piano work from Abdullah Ibrahim – and a set that's put together a bit differently than some of his other records of this nature! Often, solo Ibrahim sides are quite long and extended – but this time around, most of the tracks are quite short – some around three ... read more CD
KMB Jazz, 2007. Used ... $5.99
Josh Sinton on baritone saxophone, Kirk Knuffke on trumpet, Reuben Radding on bass, and Tomas Fujiwara on drums. CD
(CDr release in a handmade sleeve, limited numbered edition of 250 copies.)
OA2, 2023. Used ... $5.99
With Xavier Lecoiturier on drums. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Three Blind Mice/Think (Japan), 1973. Used ... $39.99
Really lovely piano work from Masaru Imada – a player who's a bit gentler than some of his Japanese contemporaries of the early 70s, but who also works with this wonderfully lyrical tone! Imada does a great job of balancing a sense of flow with a punctuated approach to the keys – never ... read more CD
Also available Poppy ... CD 14.99(Out of print, and includes obi!)
AFJ, 2007. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A great second album from In The Tradition – a wicked combo from contemporary Detroit, and one who play with some incredibly righteous styles! The group's got some great percussion at the bottom – djimbe and conga from Kefentse Chike – and some tight horns on the top – a ... read more CD
(CDr release.)
Timeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 2014. Used ... $12.99
A later date from Dutch drummer Eric Ineke, but one that maybe burns with even more fire than some of his earlier albums – thanks to the work of some great musicians in the quintet! At some points, the group takes off in strongly soulful hardbop formation – but at others, they can ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Columbia, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Mark Isham on trumpet, Doug Lunn on bass, Peter Maunu and Steve Cardenas on guitar, and Michael Barsimanto on drums. CD
(Out of print. Cutout through barcode.)
Vijay Iyer Sextet —
Far From Over ... CD ECM, 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic statement from pianist Vijay Iyer – an album recorded with a sextet who really seem to help the artist leap forward strongly with a more spiritual vision than ever before! The group is great – with Graham Haynes on cornet, Mark Shim on tenor, Steve Lehman on alto, Stephan ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Dune, 1998. Used ... $5.99
With vocals from Julie Dexter. CD
(Out of print.)
Verve (Japan), 1966. Used Gatefold ... $14.99 18.99
Wonderfully groovy work from the team of Jackie Cain & Roy Kral – a set that has the pair moving into much hipper modes for the 60s, and really taking off from the greatness of earlier records! Backing is still by Roy's core trio, with acoustic piano at the lead – but the addition ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Lovesick (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99(Out of print, sleeve has some light wear.)
CTI (Japan), 1972. Used ... $6.99
An excellent 70s set by Jackie & Roy – very different than their work of the 50s and 60s, with an approach that's much more far-reaching and complicated – a style that opens up their vocal talents majestically! Gone are the simpler ditties of earlier years, and in their place are ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Time & Love ... CD 6.99(Out of print.)
CTI, 1972. Used ... $6.99
An excellent 70s set by Jackie & Roy – very different than their work of the 50s and 60s, with an approach that's much more far-reaching and complicated – a style that opens up their vocal talents majestically! Gone are the simpler ditties of earlier years, and in their place are ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Time & Love ... CD 6.99(Late 80s pressing with a peeled spot from a removed sticker on the booklet cover.)
CTI/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... $14.99
Jackie & Roy are definitely getting bit wilder here – hitting an electric early 70s CTI mode, and really growing a lot in the process! The session has the vocal pair working with CD players who include Hubert Laws on flute, Joe Farrell on saxes, Roy Pennington on vibes, and Steve Gadd on ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Wilder Alias ... LP 6.99(Out of print 2016 Blu-spec CD pressing, includes obi.)
Flyright (UK), 1978. Used ... $7.99
Notable sidemen include Arnett Cobb, Frank Rosolino, and Nat Adderley. CD
Fred Jackson —
Hootin' & Tootin' ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1962. Used ... $26.99
A classic! This is one of the rarest of the rare of all Blue Note albums – and it's the only-ever session cut as a leader by the great tenor player Fred Jackson! The album's a really heavy burner – an all-out organ/tenor assault with the kind of gutbuckety soul groove that only peaked ... read more CD
(Out of print 2019 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Blue Note, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Produced by Betty Carter with Javon Jackson on tenor, Jacky Terrasson on piano and a rotating rhythm section that includes Carl Allen, Peter Washington, Chris Thomas, and Clarence Penn – plus guest vocals from Dianne Reeves and two tracks with Kenny Garrett on alto. CD
(Out of print.)
Limelight/Dusty Groove, 1969. Used ... $7.99
One of our favorite albums of all times – and a legendary testament to the greatness of the Chicago music scene in the late 60s! Melvin Jackson was the bassist in Eddie Harris' very successful group of the time – and his playing on Eddie's trippy and funky records for Atlantic is one ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Pablo, 1976. Used ... $18.99
A great live date – recorded in Tokyo with Jackson on vibes, Teddy Edwards on tenor, Cedar Walton on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Tracks include "Killer Joe", "All Blues", "St. Thomas", "The Prophet Speaks", and "Stolen ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Qwest/Warner, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Milt Jackson on vibraphone – working with a strong group of younger players that includes Joshua Redman on tenor, Jesse Davis on alto, Benny Green on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Avid, Mid 50s. Used 2CD ... $4.99
Includes The Jazz Skyline, Milt Jackson Quartet, Telefunken Blues, and Plenty, Plenty Soul. CD
Pablo/OJC, 1982. Used ... $14.99
Milt plays mostly Monk – recorded live at Ronnie Scotts, with Ray Brown on bass, Monty Alexander on piano, and Mickey Roker on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Whatever you may think of Milt Jackson's later work, this stuff from the early 50s, recorded in his pre-MJQ years, shows the vibist as a lively talent, playing head to head with boppers that he'd never dare face in later years. Players include Lou Donaldson, John Lewis, Thelonious Monk, and Shadow ... read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... $9.99
A great little set from that time when Milt Jackson was fronting a group that also included Jimmy Heath on tenor – a wonderful pairing of talents that made for some of Milt's most soulful sides of the 60s! Heath's sharp-edged tone is a great contrast to Jackson's smoother touch on the vibes ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, 1955. Used ... $7.99
A slightly different take on the Modern Jazz Quartet sound of the early years – as the album features Milt Jackson's vibes in the company of MJQ bandmates Percy Heath and Connie Kay, but also includes Horace Silver on piano – in the spot normally reserved for John Lewis! The presence ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Impulse/GRP, 1961/1964. Used ... $4.99
A great statement from vibist Milt Jackson – one of his key solo sessions in a great 60s run of recordings away from the Modern Jazz Quartet! Like the classics that followed this one, the vibe is much more soulful than any of Milt's records with the MJQ – kind of an extension of the ... read more CD
(1993 MCA/GRP pressing.)
Willis Jackson —
Smoking With Willis ... CD Cadet (Japan), 1965. Used ... $28.99
A great album from Willis Jackson – a real sleeper, and with a very groovy feel! Willis smokes with an organ combo that has Butch Cornell at the keys, and which also features Vince Corrao on guitar and Franklyn Robinson on trumpet. The tracks are a mix of originals and Beatles covers ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Blue Moon (Spain), 1940s. Used ... $4.99
With Sir Charles Thompson, Emmett Berry, Bill Doggett, Joe Newman, Fats Navaro, Leo Parker, and JJ Johnson. CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... $14.99
Nice mixture of boppish and swing-based material, and an excellent soulful session that has Illinois Jacquet playing in a stripped-down setting with Ben Tucker on bass, Alan Dawson on drums, and Barry Harris on piano, who adds a nice warm dimension to the set. Jacquet's tone is fantastic as always ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, Early 50s. Used ... $3.99
Includes the songs "Speedliner", "Pastel", "Groovin'", "Cotton Tail", "Boot 'Em Up", "Bluesitis", "Lean Baby", "Port Of Rico", "Where Are You", "Heads", "It's The Talk Of The Town", "Th ... read more CD
(1994 Verve/PolyGram pressing.)
Argo/Universal (Japan), 1962/1966. Used ... $13.99
Go Power indeed – as the album's a really stripped down groover, and one that has the tenor of Illinois Jacquet working in spare trio formation with Milt Bucker on Hammond and Alan Dawson on drums! The record's got a sound that's even earthier than some of Jacquet's other work for Argo ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Delmark, Mid 40s. Used ... $4.99
Illinois Jacquet on tenor saxophone, John Brown and Ray Perry on alto saxophone, Arthur Dennis and Leo Parker on baritone saxophone, Trummy Young on trombone, Joe Newman on trumpet, Russell Jacquet on trumpet and vocals, Wynonie Harris on vocals, Freddie Green and Ulysses Livingston on guitar, Bill ... read more CD
(Cutout through barcode.)
Time Life, 1940s. Used ... $1.99
Includes the songs "Ciribiribin", "Feet Draggin' Blues", "It's Funny To Everyone But Me", "Concerto For Trumpet", "Two O'Clock Jump", "You Made Me Love You", "I'm In The Market For You", "Flight Of The Bumblebee", " ... read more CD
Sheffield Lab, 1976/1979. Used 2CD ... $8.99
Titles include "Cherokee", "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Moten Swing Too", "Traces", "Watch What Happens", "Opus Number One", "Caravan", "Ciao", and "The Footstomper". CD
(2013 digipak pressing.)
Stafford James Project —
Le Gecko ... CD Staja, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Stafford James on bass, Emil Spanyi on keyboards, Gene Jackson on drums, and Don Alias on percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Pavel Jany, 2001. Used ... $3.99
With vocals from Esther Godinez. CD
Keith Jarrett —
After The Fall ... CD ECM, 1998. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful work from that legendary trio that featured Keith Jarrett on piano, Gary Peacock on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums – the group that was sometimes known as Jarrett's "Standards" trio, but which could do so much more than such a name might imply! The songs are familar, ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Keith Jarrett —
Budapest Concert ... CD ECM (Germany), 2020. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
Keith Jarrett in our favorite side of his talents – playing the long, improvised style that first made him a breakthrough artist on ECM in the 70s – and which still remains one of his most important contributions to the history of jazz! Even later years, Jarrett's sense of imagination ... read more CD
(In nice shape with the slipcase!)
ECM (Germany), 1999. Used ... $2.99
Magical solo work from pianist Keith Jarrett – a set that's comprised almost entirely of standards, similar to some of the better-known trio recordings in this format by the artist – and which has Jarrett playing in this really evocative way that definitely lives up to the title! The ... read more CD
(Slipcase has light wear. Mark through barcode.)
Keith Jarrett —
No End ... CD ECM (Germany), 1986. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
One of the coolest, most exotic albums ever cut by Keith Jarrett – a set of previously-unreleased material from the mid 80s – but with the feel of some more tripped-out jazz experiments from the late 60s! Keith plays piano, but also mixes it in with lots of work on electric guitar, ... read more CD
Keith Jarrett —
Personal Mountains ... CD ECM (Germany), 1989. Used ... $11.99
Keith Jarrett on piano and percussion, Jan Garbarek on tenor and soprano sax, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Jon Christensen on drums. CD
ECM, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Two solo piano performances, both recorded in Japan. CD
ECM, 1985. Used ... $4.99
Includes the songs "Country", "Ritooria", "The Journey Home", "Staircase (Part II)", "String Quartet (2nd Movement)", "Invocations (Recognition)", and "Nagoya (Part II B)". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
ECM, 2000. Used ... $6.99
Keith Jarrett on piano, Gary Peacock on double bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. CD
(Includes slicpase. Small peeled spot where sticker was removed from barcode.)
ECM, 1993. Used ... $6.99
A fond farewell to Miles Davis – played here by a hip trio that features Keith Jarrett on piano, Gary Pecock on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums! A few of the numbers are ones that Davis recorded famously in years past, and a few others are originals – played by the trio in ways that ... read more CD
ECM, 1999. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Tracks include "Bouncing With Bud", "Groovin High", "Whisper Not", "Round Midnight", and "Poinciana". CD
ECM, 1992. Used ... $4.99
The classic trio – opening up nicely on a set of jazz standards! Keith Jarrett on piano, Gary Peacock on bass, and Paul Motian on drums. CD
(Sealed copy. Case has a small cutout hole.)
JCOA/ECM (Germany), 1968. Used ... $16.99
A seminal album – a late 60s classic meeting of the brain trust of the avant garde jazz scene in New York, recorded for the young JCOA label – and put forth as one of their early attempts to prove that musicians could be in charge of the means of production! Michael Mantler provided ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Uh Huh ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1967. Used ... $26.99
Killer Jazz Crusaders material – exactly the kind of record that really had the group coming into their own in the second half of the 60s – finding a rich new groove that few other combos could match! The record captures the group at a perfect time – a point when they were ... read more CD
(Out of print 2010 Japanese pressing, with obi.)
Jazz Passengers —
Jazz Passengers In Love ... CD High Street, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Curtis Fowlkes on trombone, Brad Jones on bass, Roy Nathanson on sax, EJ Rodriguez on percussion, Bill Ware on vibes & Jim Nolet on violin. CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout.)
Jazz Passengers with Deborah Harry & Elvis Costello —
Individually Twisted ... CD 32 Jazz, 1996. Used ... $1.99
A surprising 90s set from The Jazz Passengers – the New York group who'd worked in many modes other than just the straight jazz you might guess from their name, but who here maybe take things back to basics, especially on some of the cuts that bring in vocals from famous guests who include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Supraphon/Sony (Japan), 1974. Used ... $11.99 19.99
One of the hippest jazz groups going in Czechoslovakia during the 70s – the mighty Jazz Q, a cool fusion combo who really knew how to groove! The group's lineup includes a lot of electric keyboards and guitars – and while some tracks have them jamming out in a really rock-inspired way, ... read more CD
(2020 pressing – includes obi!)
Jazz Groove, 2005. Used ... $6.99
Large group of improvisational musicians performing works by Mike Nock including " Earthbound", "Floating Cloud", "Flowing Water", and others. CD
Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Seminal work from one of the hippest jazz singers ever – a session that showed the world that Eddie Jefferson was firmly back in business during the 60s! The set's got a really rollicking feel, and a bit more influence from soul than the bop of Eddie's roots – with elements of gospel ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Iola, 2019. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Christian McBride plays bass on "You Are Never Far Away From Me". CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Bluejay, 1997. Used ... $4.99
With Cecil Brooks III on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Biograph, Late 10s/Early 20s. Used ... $4.99
James P Johnson on piano. Titles include "Muscle Shoal Blues", "Carolina Shout", "Twilight Rag", "Don't Mess With Me", "Harlem Strut", "Baltimore Buzz", and "Farewell Blues". CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1998. Used ... $2.99
JJ Johnson on trombone, Don Sickler on flugelhorn, Dan Faulk on soprano and tenor saxophone, Reneee Rosenes on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $9.99
A great mid 50s recordings by one of the greatest pairings in popular jazz of the time – the twin-trombone lead work of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, both players who'd come from differing backgrounds, but who created a wonderful new sound together! The interplay between the trombones on ... read more CD
Also available (1994 pressing.)
Nuf Said ... CD 5.99
Nuf Said ... LP 19.99
Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $5.99
A great mid 50s recordings by one of the greatest pairings in popular jazz of the time – the twin-trombone lead work of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, both players who'd come from differing backgrounds, but who created a wonderful new sound together! The interplay between the trombones on ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp inside booklet.)
Nuf Said ... CD 9.99
Nuf Said ... LP 19.99
JJ Johnson Quintet —
Dial J J 5 ... CD Columbia (Japan), Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
One of JJ's best from the late 50s – a tightly crackling hardbop set, recorded very much in the manner of his classic JJ Inc album! The sound here is a bit more compact overall – with some shorter tracks that really allow Johnson to display his keen sense of economy on his horn, while ... read more CD
(1993 Japanese pressing. Cover has radio call letters in marker and two faint sticker marks.)
Central Station (Australia), 2005. Used ... $6.99
With Rob Bargad on Hammond organ and vocals. CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy, 1989. Used ... $6.99
Johnson in duets with Gary Burton, Makoto Ozone, Toots Thielemans, and Lucy Crane. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Period/OJC, 1955. Used ... $7.99
Rare work as a leader from drummer Osie Johnson – two sessions recorded during the heyday of his career, when he was appearing as a sideman on countless other albums! The style here is similar to some of Johnson's other session work – particularly his contributions to the labels RCA ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Black Jazz/Snow Dog (Japan), 1971. Used ... $18.99
One of the few albums ever cut by reedman Rudolph Johnson – a hell of a saxophonist, and one with a great ability to combine the spiritual with the searing – a bit like Joe Farrell at his CTI best, but not as freewheeling – nicely focused, and a little bit funky in all the right ... read more CD
Also available Spring Rain ... LP 12.99(Out of print, 2012 Japanese pressing – remastered with updated artwork and new liner notes. Includes obi!)
VSOP, 1995. Used ... $3.99
Pete Jolly on piano, Chuck Berghofer on bass, and Nick Martinis on drums. CD
Prestige, 1969/1970. Used ... $19.99
2 of Boogaloo Joe's best and rarest albums on one CD – guitar jazz funk at its best! First up is Boogaloo Joe – a killer session of funky guitar jazz, and the record that gave Ivan "Boogaloo" Joe Jones his nickname! The set's a full-on wailer that really blows away Joe's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1972. Used ... $14.99
Easily the most hard-hitting of Blue Note's 2LP Lighthouse Live series from the early 70s – and a record that really lets Elvin Jones and his group stretch out and play! The setting is a perfect one for Jones – given the boundless energy already present on his studio sessions for Blue ... read more CD
(Out of print, first US CD pressing.)
Elvin Jones —
Very Rare ... CD Evidence, 1979. Used ... $18.99
Very rare indeed – and one of the best 70s albums from Elvin Jones – thanks to a tight quartet lineup who follow his every move with tremendous energy! The style's not as all-out bombastic as Jones could sometimes be in these days – and with a group that includes Roland Hanna on ... read more CD
(Out of print Evidence pressing.)
Elvin Jones & McCoy Tyner —
Love & Peace ... CD Venus (Japan), 1982. Used ... $18.99
A wonderful later album from these two Coltrane bandmembers – reunited here in the early 80s, working in a mode that's very much in keeping with their rich spiritual jazz legacy! The group on the album's a quintet – with Pharoah Sanders on tenor, Richard Davis on bass, and Jean-Paul ... read more CD
(Out of print 1996 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Muse, 1980/1986. Used ... $9.99
32 Jazz, 1977. Used ... $4.99
A nice back to basics session from jazz singer Etta Jones – recorded with backing by a small combo that includes Houston Person on tenor – and done in the laidback style that always seems to bring out the best in her singing. Other players include Idris Muhammad, Jimmy Ponder, and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
