Woody Shaw —
Tour Vol 2 ... CD High Note, Mid 70s. New Copy ...
$15.9916.99
A tremendous document of a legendary group – one that was even better in a live setting than they were on record – and that's saying a hell of a lot, given the great records they left behind! The quintet here features trumpeter Woody Shaw at his most righteous – working alongside ... read moreCD
Late live Woody Shaw – completely on fire, and spinning things out with the soaring spiritual energy of his early 70s albums on Muse! The setting is fantastic – long tracks that not only let Shaw blow with non-stop imagination and soulful lyricism, but which also have room for a young ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
George Shearing —
White Satin ... LP Capitol, 1959. Very Good+ ...
$0.99
The satin Shearing sound is in perfect form here – backed by added strings and woodwinds conducted by Billy May – and key proof that Billy could come up with some richly subtle arrangements when he wanted! Most prominent instrumentation comes from George's piano, and the group's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sublime 50s material from trumpeter Jack Sheldon – cut back at a time when he was a straight jazz artist, and one of the most sparkling talents on the LA scene! There's a sense of poise and space here that recalls a bit of Chet Baker – but Sheldon's also got a boldness and brightness ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi! Cover has a tiny split on the bottom seam, but is great overall.)
Features Pete Christlieb on tenor, Alan Broadbent on piano, Mundell Lowe on guitar, and Tommy Newsom on alto and flute. Titles include "Playin It Straight", "Steeplechase", "That Old Feeling", "Lover", "Here's That Rainy Day", and "On Green ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Some of Archie Shepp's most freewheeling material of the 60s – a long, extended, single-song album recorded at the Donaueschingen festival a few years before his classic work for BYG/Actuel – and very much in the same bold spirit as his recordings for that label! The single tune – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Archie Shepp —
Poem For Malcolm ... LP BYG/Actuel (France), 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$14.99
Beautiful work from Archie Shepp – a record that's filled with meaning and power, and which really stands out as a freer expression of his ideals while working on the European scene! The players here are an array of other BYG/Actuel luminaries – including Burton Green on piano, Grachan ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beautiful work from Archie Shepp – a record that's filled with meaning and power, and which really stands out as a freer expression of his ideals while working on the European scene! The players here are an array of other BYG/Actuel luminaries – including Burton Green on piano, Grachan ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic bit of avant Shepp for Impulse – recorded in the mid 60s, at the same time as the Live in San Francisco album, with the same quintet, but not issued until years later! The album is in a different vein than the San Francisco album – one that shows the band stretching out more ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole & some wear.)
Archie Shepp at his spiritual best – recording in Paris in 1969, and absorbing a heck of a lot of pan-African influences! The centerpiece of the album is the amazing "Yasmina" – a long track that builds with passion and fire, pulsing with an intensity that you'd expect more ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Archie Shepp & Horace Parlan —
Goin' Home ... LP Steeplechase, 1977. Near Mint- ...
$26.99
Beautiful! Just duets between Archie Shepp on tenor and soprano and Horace Parlan on piano – a surprisingly wonderful pairing that really brings out some soulful sides of Shepp's horn! LP, Vinyl record album
(Danish pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Archie Shepp & Horace Parlan —
Trouble In Mind ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1980. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
Beautifully soulful duets – Parlan on piano, and Archie Shepp on tenor and soprano sax! LP, Vinyl record album
Archie Shepp & Jasper Van't Hof —
Mama Rose ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1982. Used ...
$6.99
A very hip group from the contemporary Japanese scene – a large ensemble who completely remake modern big band modes with a very cerebral vibe – perfectly balancing modern impulses and swing with effortless ease! It's no surprise that the first track on the set is a Duke Ellington ... read moreCD
A very cool package – one that offers up two different slices of work from this very compelling trio! First up is a new remaster of the Magnetism album from 1999 – pianist Matthew Shipp at his most fragile – working with frequent partner William Parker on bass and reedman Rob ... read moreCD
A very cool package – one that offers up two different slices of work from this very compelling trio! First up is a new remaster of the Magnetism album from 1999 – pianist Matthew Shipp at his most fragile – working with frequent partner William Parker on bass and reedman Rob ... read moreCD
Really beautiful sounds from pianist Matthew Ship and a very well-chosen quartet – a group that features Michael Bisio on bass, Whit Dickey on drums, and Mat Walerian on alto, bass clarinet, and soprano clarinet! The music is often moody and slow-building – almost (although we hate to ... read moreCD
Matthew Shipp —
Symbol Systems ... CD Hat Art (Switzerland), 1995. New Copy ...
$16.9918.99
The first-ever solo album from Matthew Shipp – a set that came as quite a revelation back in the 90s, and one that still sounds incredibly solid all these many years later! Shipp reveals himself as a very fresh voice on his instrument – a musician who grew up in a generation already ... read moreCD
Matthew Shipp —
To Duke ... CD Rogue Art (France), 2015. New Copy ...
$14.9916.99
Some of the most beautiful music we've heard in years from pianist Matthew Shipp – a set of tracks dedicated to Duke Ellington, and played in a very creative style! The tracks are mostly by Duke (there's a few Shipp originals in the mix too), but the performance is Matthew at his best – ... read moreCD
Matthew Shipp —
Zero ... CD ESP, 2018. New Copy 2CD ...
$12.99
Two sides of zero from Matthew Shipp – one CD of solo piano material, and a second disc that features spoken Shipp delivering "A Lecture On Nothingness"! As you might guess, we're most moved by the piano work – which is wonderful, and seems to have Matthew rediscovering some ... read moreCD
A rare soundtrack session from Japanese jazz legend Hideo Shiraki – and maybe one of the earliest recordings we've ever seen from the drummer too! The cover's somewhat unassuming, but the music inside is quite vivid and rich – jazz tracks used as a film score, often with a quality that' ... read moreCD
An excellent set of some fairly out material – performed by Shorter with a group that includes Freddie Hubbard, Grachan Moncur, James Spaulding, Herbie Hancock, and a rare appearance by his brother Alan on flugelhorn! At times, the record builds into a sound that's freer and more ... read moreCD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Wayne Shorter —
Joy Ryder ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1988. New Copy ...
$13.99
A fusion set, but one that's got all those sharp, dark edges that Wayne Shorter developed over the years – served up here with a depth that's maybe much more in the far-reaching fusion styles of Columbia Records in the 70s than some of the more polished efforts of the time! The core combo ... read moreCD
A perfect illustration of the rich new directions Wayne Shorter was taking at the start of the 70s – an amazing flurry of sounds and styles that's light years ahead of where he began in the 60s! Shorter's one of those players who was already great at the start – an amazing tenorist, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, some ring wear, and a cut corner.)
A very unusual album for Wayne Shorter – recorded right around that 1970 point when Duke Pearson was exploring formats for Blue Note artists that included larger, often electric arrangements, pointing the way towards some of the later 70s soul jazz work on labels like Kudu or CTI! This set, ... read moreCD
A great set of tracks that features Wayne's early work as a leader – all recorded for the Vee Jay label, either under his name, or with the Young Lions group. The material is fantastic, and is proof that even as a youngster, Wayne was one of jazz's best writers and players. Titles include ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A hard-to-find gem from funky pianist Bobby Timmons – a non-trio session recorded in the mid 60s for Prestige, and featuring some especially great work from Wayne Shorter on tenor! Shorter's appearance here is a real anomaly – especially since we can't recall another Prestige ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(60s Japanese pressing – with a very cool cover! Front cover looks great, save for a small bit of tape. Back has some Japanese writing, and a bit more tape.)
A really wonderful record from vocalist Ben Sidran – kind of a return to straighter jazz vocals after his late 70s experiments with soul – but at a level that shows all the hipper styles he'd picked up in the process! The album features co-production by Mike Mainieri, who's most likely ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Dan Siegel —
Hot Shot ... LP Inner City, 1980. Sealed ...
$2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small hole in one corner.)
Alan Silva & Celestrial Communication Orchestra —
Luna Surface ... LP BYG/Actuel, 1969. New Copy (reissue)...
$9.99
Silva leads his Celestrial Communication Orchestra, one of the best of the loose collectives playing around the Paris scene of the 1969/1970 era – and a group that includes Grachan Moncur III, Archie Shepp, Anthony Braxton, Malachi Favors, Dave Burrell, and Bernard Vitet. The group was one ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Horace had more hits than most jazz musicians of his generation – and it's only fitting that this best-of set shows up all over the place when we go digging through jazz collections. Most of the tracks are from the late 50s/early 60s years – when Horace's group was a perfect blending ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A killer session from Horace's famous quintet that included Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor, and Louis Hayes – one of the group's earliest recordings for Blue Note – and also one of their best! The band had a unique mix of rootsy soul jazz playing and more exotic approaches to ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd pressing with deep groove, RVG stamp, and ear. Cover has light wear and aging.)
A killer session from Horace's famous quintet that included Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor, and Louis Hayes – one of the group's earliest recordings for Blue Note – and also one of their best! The band had a unique mix of rootsy soul jazz playing and more exotic approaches to ... read moreCD
One of those Blue Note double LP collections issued in the 70s with the nearly generic sleeve art. Loads of great tunes here, recorded in a number of different formats from trio to quintet. As you can imagine, the sidemen are numerous, and include Blue Mitchell, Carmell Jones, Joe Henderson, Art ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful, beautiful record from Horace Silver – one of his great 70s experiments for Blue Note – and a set that has him working in the same "jazz with voices" mode explored by Max Roach and Donald Byrd in earlier years! The core of the set is focused around the great work ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Killer early work from Horace Silver – and a rare non-Blue Note session from the 50s! The album's Horace's only date for Columbia, and it's got a feel that's similar to some of the Jazz Messengers' hardbop recordings for the label at the time – cooking with a soulful intensity at the ... read moreCD
Excellent 70's issue of a number of tracks recorded by Horace Silver in the late 50's – including some (then) unissued material, and alternate versions of popular tracks, recorded with different bands than on the hit. Highlights include a vocal version of "Senor Blues" (with Bill ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, with a small peeled spot from an old sticker on the back.)
One of the few live recordings ever done by Horace Silver during his Blue Note years – a real surprise, considering what a crowd pleaser he was at the time! The set catches Horace working with that great quintet that graced most of his best early Blue Notes – with Blue Mitchell on ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some wear & a cut corner.)
We're not sure if Bethlehem pulled this nice little collection of its all star cast of female vocalists together as a loss leader, or kind of after the fact to re-capitalize on some of their recordings, but you can't argue with the stellar lineup, featuring a dozen tracks by some of the finest ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
(Comes in a nice LP-style sleeve.)
Andy Simpkins Quintet —
Summer Strut ... LP Discovery, 1984. Very Good+ ...
$3.99
Jared Sims has a great way of making a baritone sax open up and groove – sliding in here alongside Hammond and guitar that give the whole record a late 60s soul jazz vibe – and the sort of setting you're not usually likely to hear with baritone! Sims takes his time, and uses the horn ... read moreCD
Pure and simple Zoot Sims from the early years – and a wonderful collection of work that originally appeared on Vogue Records in France! Zoot's on tenor throughout, blowing clear and clean with a rhythm section that features Gerry Wiggins on piano, Pierre Michelot on bass, and Kenny Clarke ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest Zoot Sims albums of the 60s – a very smoking live set, recorded in the UK with a hip British rhythm section! Zoot's blowing in front of the Stan Tracy trio – a group led by pianist Tracy, with a style that was every bit as swinging as it was modern and fresh. The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing on 180 gram vinyl, with obi and insert.)
A nice little collection of early work by Zoot – all dates from 1950, and featuring material that was originally issued by Prestige on 10" or 7" eps! The package brings together a huge amount of tracks – 15 in all – and players include Gerald Wiggins, Pierre Michelot, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, a small split on the bottom seam, and a bit of pen on back.)
A great chapter in 60s bossa jazz – Zoot Sims "answer" to Stan Getz's bossa work on Verve – recorded in a similar jazz-meets-bossa style, with some great guitar work by Jim Hall! Zoot's solos are a bit tighter and not as laidback as Stan's – giving a more jazz-based ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing. Cover has wear and aging, split seams, and some pen on back.)
Way more than just a Gershwin Songbook sort of record – thanks to some tremendous blowing here by Zoot Sims, who's mellowed nicely with age, and comes up with a wonderful sound for the record! It may just be us, but there seems to be a lot more soul in Zoot's horn than ever before – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Way more than just a Gershwin Songbook sort of record – thanks to some tremendous blowing here by Zoot Sims, who's mellowed nicely with age, and comes up with a wonderful sound for the record! It may just be us, but there seems to be a lot more soul in Zoot's horn than ever before – ... read moreCD
Alive, and plenty lively – one of our favorite albums ever to feature the team of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims – and one that has them really stretching out a lot more than usual! The album's got a format that's quite different than the tightly-reigned sound of Sims and Cohn on other dates ... read moreCD
One of Sinatra's greatest records ever – pure genius all the way through! Frank's backed here by the orchestra of Count Basie, with some incredible arrangements by Quincy Jones that really have a jazzy, syncopated kick to them. The move seems to be an unintentional way of covering for Frank' ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Singers Unlimited —
A Capella 1 ... CD MPS (Japan), 1971. Used ...
$9.99
Heavenly work by one of the greatest vocal jazz combos ever! The Singers Unlimited cut many mighty albums for MPS with arrangements by some of the label's best bandleaders – but this one features them all alone, with only their voices to hold them up, which they do wonderfully, thanks to ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
Some of the best-remembered work of this legendary vocal group – a sublime session of unaccompanied vocals, done with no other instrumentation alongside the warm harmonies of the quartet! The sound here is really amazing – simple, elegant, but filled with undeniable magic – and ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PAUSA.)
Singers Unlimited & Art Van Damme —
Invitation ... CD MPS/Edel (Germany), 1973. New Copy ...
$14.99
One of the coolest albums ever cut by the Singers Unlimited – thanks to great instrumentation from the mighty Art Van Damme! Art plays accordion – in a way that works perfectly with the banks of sound and sweetness we love from the group – an instrument whose own breathy tones ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
One of the coolest albums ever cut by the Singers Unlimited – thanks to great instrumentation from the mighty Art Van Damme! Art plays accordion – in a way that works perfectly with the banks of sound and sweetness we love from the group – an instrument whose own breathy tones ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Strong work from Brazilian reed player Roberto Sion – one of the leading lights of the 80s fusion scene, and a great player with a lot of depth! The set's got the feel of other Som Da Gente albums from the time – far more than just a jazz album, with lots of weird twists and turns and ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Alex Sipiagin —
Moments Captured ... CD Criss Cross (Netherlands), 2017. New Copy ...
$14.9918.99
We've loved the music of trumpeter Alex Sipiagin for quite some time – but there's really something special going on here – a slightly different vibe that makes the record stand out from the rest of the pack! First off, the album features all original compositions – songs that ... read moreCD
A record as enigmatic as its title – slow-building sounds crafted by the trumpet of Yaw Tembe and percussion of Monseiur Trinite – both musicians we don't know at all, but who really find a special space with this album! The sound is very open and spacious – much more in an ECM ... read moreCD
A fantastic album of keyboard funk instrumentals – a set that starts somewhere in a late 70s soul fusion vibe, then makes a move through some of the more broken, cosmic territory of the European scene in recent years! On some of the straighter tracks, there's Fender Rhodes, at a level that ... (New Grooves, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Steve Slagle —
Our Sound! ... CD Double Time, 1995. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
The first-ever single on the amazing Especial Records label – and an essential bit of club jazz that set the scene for years to come! Sleepwalker step out here with a stripped-down brilliance that blows away most of the fake jazz acts on the market – a real love and understanding of ... (New Grooves, Jazz)read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Carol Sloane's always been a sophisticated lady in the way she approaches jazz vocals – but this set takes things even further, by giving the singer a set of classic Ellington tunes to work with! The approach is great – way different than usual bigger group Ellington vocal records, as ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
Derek Smith is a British player that we mostly know for his work on the piano – but here, despite the title, the man also handles a bit of organ, harpsichord, and celeste – all in a groovy small combo setting that's quite a change from his other albums of the period! The non-piano ... read moreCD
Features Terell Stafford on trumpet, Justin Robinson on alto, and Kenny Barron on piano! (Vocalists, Jazz)CD
(Out of print.)
Jimmy Smith —
24 Karat Hits ... LP Verve, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$6.99
A collection of 24 songs that are not necessarily popular because Jimmy Smith played them – they are, as the front cover indicates, some of the "all time best sellers". The tracks include songs from 12 previous Verve records and they include "Funky Broadway", "Walk ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, splitting on the top seam, and a cutout hole.)
A lost bit of work from Jimmy Smith – and one of his most hard-edged sessions from the Verve years! The set was recorded live at the Village Gate in 1963, but was unissued for a number of years – and it features Jimmy really stretching out on the Hammond, almost with an intensity that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sessions like this are proof that Jimmy was one of the most fantastic organ players ever – as his work with large arrangements (supplied here by Claus Ogerman) always seems to groove better than his work with small combos. His sound is impeccable, and he soars ahead of the rest of the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing.)
Jimmy Smith —
Bucket ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Sealed ...
$19.99
Jimmy Smith serves up a bucket of soul here – on an album that's one of his last for Blue Note, and still very much in the strong trio mode that launched his work for the label! The group's that super-sharp early 60s combo of Jimmy's – with Quentin Warren on guitar and Donald Bailey on ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed! Most likely a 70s pressing – definitely not any later.)
Jimmy Smith —
Cat ... LP Verve, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$11.99
A real high point in Jimmy Smith's famous 60s run at Verve Records – a key collaboration with arranger Lalo Schfrin, who brings a great blend of jazz and soundtrack styles to Jimmy's famous groove on the Hammond! Lalo's backings are totally great – with touches of Latin and Brazilian ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(MGM pressing. Cover has some wear & a sticker remnant.)
The title's a bit bluesy, and the record is too – one of the grittier collaborations between Hammond legend Jimmy Smith and ultra-hip arranger Oliver Nelson – who manages to make the whole thing come across with all the right soul styles in the end! There's definitely a nod to the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(MGM pressing.)
Jimmy Smith —
Hobo Flats ... LP Verve, 1963. Very Good- Gatefold ...
$2.99
A mighty pairing of Jimmy Smith and Oliver Nelson – one that has the heavy Hammond of Smith set up in some sparkling jazz backdrops from Nelson! The sound here has some bluesy undercurrents, as you might guess from the title – but Oliver's charts keep things hip throughout, and ensure ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jimmy pays tribute to an earlier generation of R&B – in a hard-wailing set of soul jazz, done with backings from the legendary Oliver Nelson! A few tracks feature vocals by Jimmy, in a rough bluesy style, and others have some harmonica by Buddy Lucas – in a raspy, hard-wailing mode ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing. Cover has split seams and a cutout hole.)
Jimmy Smith —
House Party ... LP Blue Note, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
One of the best hard-wailing all-star sessions that Jimmy did so well for Blue Note! The album features an amazing array of top-line players – like Tina Brooks, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey, and Kenny Burrell – and they all play with Smith in differing ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A cheap looking package – but a rare set that was recorded live by Jimmy Smith in Hamburg! The set features a raw trio lineup – with Quentin Warren on guitar and Bill Harte on drums – and titles include "Something You've Got", "Mack The Knife", "A Night ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Jimmy's last albums for a major label in the 70s – a real back-to-basics set that was recorded live at the Jimmy Smith Supper Club in LA – the "home of fried cornbread and live jazz", and a venue that we certainly wish we could have visited! Jimmy's working here with ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real cooker from Jimmy – and one not to pass up! The record's done during Jimmy's years at Verve, but it's got a rough raw feel that reminds us of his first few years at Blue Note – and features Jimmy playing live in trio formation, really cooking things up on 4 long tracks, with ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has a split spine and some wear.)
Jimmy Smith —
Open House ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
Material that was recorded in the early 60s, but not issued by Blue Note until later in the decade – when they were pulling out any Jimmy Smith session they had, in order to compete with the bigger hits on Verve. The record features 4 extended tracks, with an all-star jam session lineup that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The other side of Jimmy Smith is a mellow side – as this album's nearly all ballads and standards, set to moody late night orchestrations by Johnny Pate. Jimmy's playing is very very nice – and in a relaxed introspective mode that he hadn't really been allowed since some of his Blue ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear and some seam splitting held with clear tape.)
Jimmy Smith and Stanley Turrentine go head to head in a great little set for Blue Note – spare quartet grooving, with lots of room for soulful solos! Turrentine's simply great at this point – playing with a raspy edge on the bottom of his tone, sounding dark and mysterious – not ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing. Cover has clear tape on the spine, red pen on the back & a center splittop & bottom seam.)
A nice little set from Jimmy – often overlooked amidst the flurry of early 60s Blue Notes, but a really strong session! The group on the set is Jimmy's trio with Quentin Warren on guitar and Don Bailey on drums – but they're augmented here by Lou Donaldson, whose crafty work on alto ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the Jimmy Smith "jam session" Blue Notes, with a large group that includes Lee Morgan, Lou Donaldson, George Coleman, Tina Brooks, and Art Blakey – nearly all of whom take long solos and dig deep to compete with each other. 3 long tracks, "The Sermon", "JOS&quo ... read moreCD
Early work from Jimmy Smith – raw Hammond grooves from some of the first few years of the organ's use in jazz! Jimmy's working here in trio formation – shifting between bop and ballad modes with a trio that includes Eddie McFadden on guitar and Donald Bailey on drums (Art Blakey makes ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a half split top seam and some aging.)
Mighty soulful business from the great Jimmy Smith – a set for Mercury Records that updates his sound slightly, yet also hits some classic Hammond lines too! Jimmy plays a bit of acoustic piano and keyboards in addition to his classic organ – and works here in a setting that's tightly ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real treasure, and a record that may well be our favorite Jimmy Smith album for Verve – a masterful meeting of his smoking Hammond work with some swingingly sophisticated arrangements by Oliver Nelson and Claus Ogerman! Both Nelson and Ogerman bring a fuller spectrum of horn work to the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album