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Ben Webster —
Soulville (Verve Master Edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... $4.99
About as classic as you can get for Ben Webster on Verve Records – a nicely mature, nicely laidback session that really captures the energy promised in the title! The sidemen are all in an easygoing, soulful mode – Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ben Webster & Harry Edison —
Ben & Sweets ... CD Columbia, 1962. Used ... $2.99
Ben & Sweets finds tenor Webster and trumpeter Edison in wonderful form – both veterans complementing the other brilliantly – with a crack group that includes Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass and Clarence Johnson on drums. The overall groove is very melodic, but it's ... read more CD
Also available Ben & Sweets (Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing) ... LP 7.99(Out of print.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... $2.99
A previously unreleased live date from late in the career of Ben Webster – recorded at The Renaissance in Hollywood in 1960, but unissued until nearly 25 years later! The group features Jim Hall on guitar, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Butler on drums – and ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Solar (Spain), 1960. Used ... $9.99
Johnny Hodges on alto saxophone, Ben Webster on tenor saxophone, Lawrence Brown on trombone, Ray Nance on trumpet, Lou Levy and Russ Freeman on piano, Emil Richards on vibraphone, Joe Mondragon and Wilfred Middlebrooks on bass, and Gus Johnson and Mel Lewis on drums. CD
(Still sealed.)
Jazz Factory (Spain), 1953. Used ... $4.99
A pretty compelling session – one that features Ben Webster playing with the first version of the Modern Jazz Quartet! The recording quality of the material is a bit rough, but Webster's tone cuts right through any shortcomings of the setting – blowing deeply over rhythms by the team ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
9 Winds, 1992. Used ... $2.99 6.99
With Ken Filiano on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Budapest Music Center (Hungary), 2019. Used ... $6.99
Christian Weidner on alto saxophone. CD
Capri, 2011. Used ... $5.99
Walt Weiskopf on tenor saxophone, Renee Rosnes on piano, Paul Gill on bass, and Tony Reedus on drums. CD
(Cutout hole through barcode.)
Roark, 2014. Used ... $4.99
With Ezra Weiss on piano, Farnell Newton on trumpet, John Nastos on alto, Devin Phillips on tenor, Jon Shaw on bass, and Christopher Brown on durms. CD
(Out of print, digipak has some edgwear.)
DIW (Japan), 1997. Used Gatefold ... $11.99
Michael Weiss on piano, Eric Alexander on saxophone, John Webber on bass, and Joe Farnsworth on drums. CD
Bobby Wellins —
What Was Happening (Jubilation/Vortex/Jazz In Britain (UK), Late 1970s. New Copy 2CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Overlooked work from British saxophonist Bobby Wellins – a really great 70s player who picked up all of the more freethinking ideas on the scene at the start of the decade, but then brought them strongly back to the world of jazz! The set features two rare albums from Wellins – ... read more CD
Concord, 1995. Used ... $11.99
Kenny Werner on piano, Ratzo Harris on bass, and Tom Rainey on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Half Note, 2002. Used ... $7.99
Kenny Werner on piano, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass, and Ari Hoenig on drums. CD
(Cover has light wear.)
Sunnyside, 1990. Used ... $11.99
Kenny Werner on piano and synthesizer, Joe Lovano on tenor and soprano saxophone, Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn, Eddie Gomez on acoustic bass, John Riley on drums, and Cafe Edson Adasilva on percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Venus (Japan), 2008. Used Gatefold ... $11.99 18.99
With Johannes Weidenmueller on bass. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Savoy, 1956. Used ... $8.99
Frank's tenor and flute are out front on this swingin' session cut with Frank Foster, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Clarke, and Bennie Powell. The tracks are tight and swing oriented, with the sort of Basie-ite feel you'd expect from Wess. Titles include "What'd Ya Say", "Dill Pickles" ... read more CD
(1991 Savoy/Nippon Columbia pressing.)
Concord, 1994. Used ... $1.99 2.99
The title's a bit of a joke, given the image of money on the cover – but the album's a tight little set from this classic Basie tenorist, recorded with a largeish group that would have made his old boss proud! Frank keeps things upbeat and soulful on most tracks – mostly blowing tenor, ... read more CD
Jazzland (Norway), Late 1990s/2000s/Early 2010s. Used 2CD ... $16.99
A fantastic package of music that celebrates the 20 years of recording by Bugge Wesseltoft – easily one of the most compelling musical figures to emerge at the end of the 20th Century! Years back, we stocked Bugge in our New Grooves section, as he had a bit of a clubby electronic vibe – ... read more CD
RCA/BGO (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
A seminal bit of work from Mike Westbrook – recorded back in the early years of his career, when he still had a pretty sharp edge! Like Westbrook's first few albums on Decca, this set features the British avant jazz maestro playing piano with a large ensemble of some of England's finest ... read more CD
Also available Metropolis ... CD 9.99
RCA/BGO (UK), 1971. Used ... $9.99
A seminal bit of work from Mike Westbrook – recorded back in the early years of his career, when he still had a pretty sharp edge! Like Westbrook's first few albums on Decca, this set features the British avant jazz maestro playing piano with a large ensemble of some of England's finest ... read more CD
Also available Metropolis ... CD 7.99
Enja, 1990. Used ... $5.99
One of the cool large group recordings of pianist Mike Westbrook – with a lineup that includes Phil Minton on trumpet, Kate Westbrook on tenor horn and piccolo, Brian Godding on guitar, Peter Whyman on alto, and Alan Wakeman on baritone and soprano sax! CD
(Out of print.)
Mosaic/United Artists/Roulette, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 3 CDs ... $49.99
Some of the most important work ever recorded by Randy Weston – 5 early albums that really pushed the boundaries of modern jazz! First up on the set is Little Niles – a fantastic set that features some of Weston's best early compositions – angular and Monk-ish numbers, but with a ... read more CD
(Out of print, numbered limited edition – in nice shape!)
Roulette/Capitol, 1960/1963. Used ... $14.99
Incredible work by Randy Weston – light years ahead of his trio material from just a few years before! The album is one of his most progressive from the early years, and features an extended suite dedicated to the newly-won freedoms of the African Nations – with occasional lyrics by ... read more CD
(1990 pressing.)
Verve/Gitanes, 1993. Used ... $9.99
Randy plays beautifully on a set of blues-inspired tracks arranged by Melba Liston – working with horn players that include Teddy Edwards, Benny Powell, Wallace Roney, and Hamiet Bluiett to come up with some really striking tunes that differ greatly from a lot of his other classic work! ... read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1956. Used ... $11.99
One of our favorite Randy Weston albums from the early years – a set that moves past his simple trio and solo format, to offer some key experimentation with horns – in this case the creative work of Cecil Payne on baritone sax! Payne plays on most of the record – save for two ... read more CD
(1996 OJC pressing.)
Warner, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Kirk Whalum on tenor and soprano saxophones and keyboards, Garry Goin on guitar and keyboards, John Stoddart on keyboards, Luis Conte on percussion, and Blair Cunningham on drums. CD
Kenny Wheeler —
Long Waiting ... CD CAM (Italy), 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Rich sound paintings from Kenny Wheeler – working here with a large lineup, yet one that has all the spacious sensibilities of his smaller ensemble work from years back! Wheeler's always had a great sense of space in his flugelhorn – and he brings that sensibility to play here with the ... read more CD
Justin Time (Canada), 1996. Used ... $9.99 11.99
Just Kenny Wheeler on trumpet and flugelhorn and Paul Bley on piano! CD
(Cutout hole through case and tray card.)
ECM, 1997. Used ... $7.99
Features Kenny Wheeler on trumpet and flugelhorn, Lee Kontiz on alto, Dave Holland on bass, and Bill Frisell on electric guitar! CD
Postcards, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Chip White plays drums – but the real standouts here are the sidemen – as the group features Gary Bartz on alto and soprano, Steve Nelson on vibes, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Buster Williams on bass, and Claudio Roditi on trumpet! CD
(Out of print.)
Jazzman (UK), 2022. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
Jazz harpist Amanda Whiting offers up a nicely changed-up sound here – on a record that begins with a lean trio approach, the adds in work from Chip Wickham on alto and flute on a few tracks too! There's a vibe to the record that's maybe more introspective than before, and very personal ... read more CD
Seventh (Japan), 2009. Used ... $26.99
Features Kirt Rust and Francois Laizeau on drums, and Dominique Bertram and Sylvin Marc on bass. CD
(Includes obi.)
Evening Star, 1992. Used ... $11.99 13.99
Joe Wilder on trumpet and flugelhorn, James Williams on piano, Remo Palmieri on guitar, Jay Leonhart on bass, and Sherman Ferguson on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Savoy/Denon (Japan), 1956. Used ... $9.99
One of the best dates ever as a leader from trumpeter Joe Wilder – and one of the few to have a really relaxed, open sort of format! Joe's not tied up in gimmicks or larger groups here – and he really sparkles in the company of a quartet that features Hank Jones on piano, Wendell ... read more CD
(1995 pressing – includes the original plastic cover. Cover has some light wear.)
IDA/Elemental, 1987. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Pure magic from saxophonist Barney Wilen – captured here at a point when his powers were really back in full force, and when he seemed to be at his most soulful when handling a gentle, easygoing sort of tune! The ballads in the title are definitely out in full force – served up in a ... read more CD
Blue Note, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
A long-overdue reissue of the three Blue Note albums recorded by tenor sax giant Don Wilkerson! Wilkerson's one of the lesser-known artists to record for the label – a deep-throated Texas tenorman with a style that's a bit more R&B influenced than other Blue Note artists. The label took ... read more CD
(Out of print 2001 pressing with a cutout through the case spine.)
Rogue Art/Bridge (France), 2024. New Copy ... $15.99 17.99
One of the most wonderful records we've ever heard from trumpeter Corey Wilkes – a set that seems to unlock new territory in his music, and has him working in a really unbridled setting overseas! The album just features one single track – "Oysters For The Masters" – ... read more CD
Nabel (Germany), 1995. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "Manic Depression", "Foxy Lady", "Burning Of The Midnight Lamp", "Angel", "Crack House Blues", and "Voodoo Chile". CD
Blue Note, 1961. Used ... $9.99
One of the all-time great tenor/organ sessions on Blue Note – totally fierce, with a sound that's a lot rawer than most other work on the label! The incredible Baby Face Willette grooves it hard and heavy on Hammond – working in a quartet that includes Fred Jackson on tenor, Grant ... read more CD
(2007 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1961. Used ... $14.99
One of only two albums that organist Baby Face Willette cut for Blue Note – and it's a killer! The record is a hard-wailing trio format – with Willette on organ, Grant Green on guitar, Ben Dixon on drums – and it's got a sound that's very similar to Green's excellent Grant's ... read more CD
(Out of print 1993 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
TCB (Austria), 1999. Used ... $9.99
Buster Williams on bass, Steve Nelson on vibes, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Carl Allen on drums! CD
Classics (France), 1945/1946. Used ... $14.99
With Sam Taylor, Cleanhead Vinson, Billy Ford, George Treadwell, Gene Redd, Ed Burke, Edwin Johnson, and Rupert Cole. CD
(Out of print.)
James Williams —
James Williams Meets The Saxophone Masters ... CD DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ... $6.99
The Saxophone Masters here are George Coleman, Joe Henderson, and Billy Pierce – who join with Williams' trio in a set of older standards and 2 originals – ranging in styles, and with plenty of space to show off the solo talents of all parties involved. Williams is the strongest force ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
James Williams —
Up To The Minute Blues ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderfully soulful session from the best years of the DIW label – a set that has pianist James Williams recording with tremendous tenor work from Billy Pierce, George Coleman, and Joe Henderson! The album parcels the players out – so that 2 tracks only feature Pierce, and the others ... read more CD
(Out of print sealed 1994 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Clean Cuts/Modern Harmonic, 1981. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
One of the hippest, most righteous albums ever cut by pianist Jessica Williams – a set where it feels like all of her ideas come together perfectly, and are carried forward by a wonderful lineup of players! The group is small, but there's a very large feel to the whole thing – such ... read more CD
Joe Williams —
Presenting Joe Williams and Thad Jones Mel Lewis ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $5.99
A funky big band album, recorded by Thad Jones & Mel Lewis, with the great Joe Williams on vocals! The record is one of the most sought-after by the team – probably because it includes the hard breakbeat version of "Get Out of My Life Woman" that's been sampled often over the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1994 pressing.)
Joe Williams & Harry Sweets Edison —
Have A Good Time (plus Together) ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Roulette (Japan), 1958. Used ... $14.99 19.99
One of the more obscure albums by Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross – a session of Basie tunes, performed with backing by the Count, plus additional lead vocals by Joe Williams, the voice most closely associated with the Basie group at the time! The style is similar to the trio's Sing A Song Of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available (1991 pressing – includes obi! Disc has a promo stamp.)
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 2.99
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 2.99
Roulette, 1958. Used ... $2.99
One of the more obscure albums by Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross – a session of Basie tunes, performed with backing by the Count, plus additional lead vocals by Joe Williams, the voice most closely associated with the Basie group at the time! The style is similar to the trio's Sing A Song Of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Out of print.)
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 14.99
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 2.99
Roulette, 1958. Used ... $2.99 4.99
One of the more obscure albums by Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross – a session of Basie tunes, performed with backing by the Count, plus additional lead vocals by Joe Williams, the voice most closely associated with the Basie group at the time! The style is similar to the trio's Sing A Song Of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Out of print US pressing.)
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 14.99
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 2.99
Mary/Folkways, 1974. New Copy ... $12.99 14.98
An excellent album by Mary Lou Williams – a set recorded during the 70s period when she was mixing in a bit of funk with her jazz! The sound here is wonderful – quite different than other work you might know from Williams, and much more in the sort of groove you'd expect from Junior ... read more CD
Pat Williams —
Threshold ... CD Capitol/Soundwings, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice stuff from Pat Williams! Although known for mostly groovy 60s stuff (ala his legendary Verve and soundtrack work), this album features Williams hitting more of a 70s jazz funk groove, with a nice electric edge. The tracks are long, and the solos are played by Tom Scott and Marvin Stamm ... read more CD
Also available Threshold ... LP 3.99(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1988. Used ... $11.99
A great quintet date – drummer Tony Williams leads a group with Wallace Roney on trumpet, Billy Pierce on tenor and soprano, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Charnett Moffet on bass. Titles include "Angel Street", "Touch Me", "Red Mask", "Dreamland", and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1986. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Features Tony Williams on drums, Wallace Roney on trumpet, Billy Pierce on soprano and tenor sax, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Charnett Moffett on bass! CD
Also available Civilization ... LP 16.99(Out of print. Booklet has a cut corner.)
Blue Note, 1989. Used ... $9.99
Really wonderful work from the legendary Tony Williams – a set that has the drummer hitting a whole new sound at the start of the 90s – a groove that's rich and soulful, yet still every bit as sharp as before! The set's straight ahead, and graced with some very youthful energy by a new- ... read more CD
Polygram, Late 60s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
Includes work with Larry Young, Ron Carter, Jack Bruce, John McLaughlin, Ted Dunbar, and others. Tracks include "Emergency", "Vashkar", "Sangria For Three", "Right On", "Allah Be Praised", "There Comes A Time", "Some Hip Drum ... read more CD
(Includes the slipcase, cutout mark and pen through barcode.)
Blue Note, 1992. Used ... $6.99
Features Wallace Roney on trumpet, Bill Pierce on tenor and soprano saxophones, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Ira Coleman on bass. CD
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $9.99
With Mulgrew Miller on piano and Ira Coleman on bass. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Polydor/Universal (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
One of the last completely intense albums from Tony Williams' Lifetime group – a slightly changed lineup from the original trio – one that includes guitarist Ted Dunbar, bassist Ron Carter, and percussionists Don Alias and Warren Smith. The group still features some searing organ work ... read more CD
Venus (Japan), 1993. Used ... $14.99
Lovely work from pianist Claude Williamson – a player we like so much more in his later years than we did when he first started out in the 50s! Williamson's really got a depth to his keyboard work here – a way of playing a wide range of sounds and colors, yet without ever showing off ... read more CD
(1994 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Verve, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes the songs "Meditation", "Journey To Truth", "Affirmation", "Celestial Blues", "How Ya Livin?", "Blakk Planets", "Evol Lover", and more. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Pony Canyon/Evidence, 1988. Used ... $11.99
A great little session recorded in New York for the Jazz City label – with Larry Willis on piano, George Mraz on bass, Al Foster on drums, and guest alto from Kenny Garrett! Plus the CD includes an additional bonus track – the Larry Willis original "Ethiopia". CD
Fresh Sound New Talent (Spain), 2023. Used ... $5.99
Simon Willson on bass, Isaac Wilson on piano, Jonas Esser on drums, and Jacob Shulman on tenor sax. CD
Spike Wilner —
Contrafactus ... CD Cellar Live, 2024. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
A record from a pianist we totally love, but one who also seems to have really unfurled a bold new chapter in his life as well – with music that's very different than some of the previous albums that Spike Wilner's given us, full of joy, life, and this boundless sense of optimism that comes ... read more CD
Anthony Wilson —
Power Of Nine ... CD Groove Note, 2006. Used ... $2.99
Features Wilson on guitar – with a bit of vocals from Diana Krall! CD
(Out of print.)
Groove Note, 2005. Used ... $6.99
Anthony Wilson on guitar, Joe Bagg on Hammond, and Mark Ferber on drums. CD
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Skies ... CD JMT (Germany), 1988. Used ... $0.99
Cassandra Wilson —
Dance To The Drums Again (Japanese pressing) ... CD DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Capitol, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
An album of mixed vocal and instrumental cuts, some with Nancy in the lead, backed by Shearing's combo, others with Shearing's group alone. The vocal tracks are quite nice jazz ones – and include "On Green Dolphin Street", "Born To Be Blue", "All Night Long", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2004 pressing – with lots of bonus tracks!)
Hat Hut/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1979. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 15.99
Percussionist Phillip Wilson's got his name on the cover, but the set's a very collaborative outing with trumpeter Olu Dara – recorded in Paris by Jef Gilson with a very free-thinking, open style that bridges both American and European modes of free jazz at the time! Wilson plays both a ... read more CD
Stretch, 2000. Used ... $1.99
Saxophonist Steve Wilson is heard here in a variety of settings, in a variety of modes – some bold and dynamic, as on previous records – some a bit more mellow and restrained! Wilson plays alto, soprano, and flute on the set – sometimes both on the same track – and he also ... read more CD
Red Records (Italy), 2023. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
One of the most beautiful albums we've ever heard from either player involved – a set that's a tremendous showcase for the alto and soprano work of Steve Wilson, and an open presentation of the drum genius of Lewis Nash! The record comes as a bit of a surprise – especially in contrast ... read more CD
TCB (Switzerland), 2000. Used ... $4.99 6.99
... CD
(Small cutout notch through spine.)
Columbia (Japan), Mid 60s. Used ... $9.99 11.99
This bossa LP on Columbia is pretty good stuff! The record was recorded with some of Brazil's best bossa players – like Luiz Bonfa, Roberto Menescal, and Luiz Eca (of Tamba Trio fame). John Hammond produced the session, so you can be sure it's got the kind of rootsy sound that will make the ... read more CD
(1993 Japanese pressing.)
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. Used ... $18.99
Jerri Winters gets some hip backings here – thanks to help from the Al Belletto Sextet, who almost share the star spotlight on the record as much as Jerri! The combo are perhaps best known for their 50s work on Capitol, but they sound equally great here – stepping out with a tight ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
RCA (Germany), 1958. Used ... $6.99
Khaeon, 2003. Used ... $1.99
Features Donny McCaslin on tenor and soprano sax. CD
Apria, 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Woody Witt on tenor saxophone, Randy Brecker on trumpet, David Kikoski on piano, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass, and Ari Hoening on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Indianola, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Michael Wolff on piano, Alex Foster on reeds, and Victor Jones on drums. CD
(Sealed copy.)
Baybridge (Japan), 1995. Used ... $24.99
Michael Wolff on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Sharp Nine, 2005. Used ... $4.99 8.99
With Nat Reeves on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums – plus Eric Alexander's tenor on a few tracks too! CD
Contemporary/OJC, 1963. Used ... $26.99
An amazing album by the great lost altoist Jimmy Woods! Woods is a key part of the LA postwar jazz scene – with an alto style that's a link between Ornette's modernist tone and the more inside playing of other LA boppers. In a way, he's sort of a soul jazz Anthony Ortega – with the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Evidence, 1993. Used ... $5.99
With Brian Lynch on trumpet, Jim McNeely on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Storyville (Denmark), 2005. New Copy 2 CDs ... $17.99 18.99
A great little record, and one that definitely hangs strongly on the "and more" promised in the title – as alto sax genius Phil Woods moves very far from the familiar "Charlie Parker With Strings" format you might expect – almost as a statement that shows how much ... read more CD
Concord, 1988. Used ... $8.99
Phil Woods on alto sax and clarinet – with Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Nick Brignola on baritone sax, Hal Crook on trombone, Nelson Hill on tenor sax, Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. CD
Quicksilver, 1982. Used ... $9.99
A great live cooker from Phil Woods – long tracks with those excellent solos he could carve out in the 80s – served up in a quartet with Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums! CD
MGM/Verve, 1969. Used ... $9.99
One of the smartest moves Phil Woods ever made was to move to Paris in 1968 and pick up a European rhythm section that featured George Gruntz, Henri Texier, and Daniel Humair. At the time, the idea of a European rhythm section might have been considered suicide by some folks – but for Woods, ... read more CD
(Out of print sealed 2003 digipack pressing with a mark through the domestic obi.)
Mosaic, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 5CD ... $119.99
A wonderful testament to alto saxophonist Phil Woods and his long running collaboration with bassist Steve Gilmore and drummer Bill Goodwin. The 5CD set unearths almost two decades of studio and live performances – all previously unissued – and features Mike Melilo, Hal Galper, and Jim ... read more CD
(Out of print, limited, numbered edition – with box and book, in great shape!)
Candid, 1961. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Really compelling large group work from Phil Woods – one of his first-ever efforts of its type, and a tremendous session that's filled with solos from a wide array of very hip players! The whole album's built around a 5-part "Rights Of Swing" work penned by Woods – a jazz ... read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... $12.99
The team of Phil Woods & Gene Quill hit Prestige Records – and get a bit more space to blow than on other sessions of the time! The album's definitely got a quality that lives up to the "with prestige" in the title – a classy, careful sort of sound that's very much the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1991. Used ... $5.99
Phil Woods on alto and and soprano sax, clarinet, and bass clarinet and Jim McNeely on piano and synthesizer. CD
(Out of print.)
DePaul University, 2004. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "Una Mas", "Goodbye, Mr. Evans", "Three And One", "Souvenir", and "Backwoods". CD
(Digipak has some wear.)
Chiaroscuro, 2013. Used ... $7.99
... CD
Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... $19.99 24.99
Four altos in perfect formation – a record that captures a young Phil Woods at the height of his powers, and offers a rare non-baritone set from the great Sahib Shihab! The style here is similar to the Prestige tenor blowing sessions of the time – with core rhythms by a trio that ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
World Sax Quartet —
Complete World Sax Quartet On Black Saint & Soul Note (Steppin With/Black Saint (Italy), Early 80s. Used 6 CDs ... $24.99
Genius work from the World Sax Quartet – a really unique ensemble who not only set the tone for a generation of jazz musicians to come, but also gave focus to some richly expressive talents from the 70s underground! The quartet is something of a supergroup right from the start – graced ... read more CD
(All albums come in paper sleeve replicas of the original album covers!)
World Saxophone Quartet —
25th Anniversary – The New Chapter ... CD Justin Time, 2001. Used ... $5.99
With Hamiet Bluiett, Olive Lake, David Murray, and John Purcell – on saxophones, clarinets, flutes, and bells! CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Nonesuch, 1987. Used ... $4.99
One of the best albums ever recorded by the WSQ – a sensitive mix of rhythmic tunes and mellow ballads, played by the group with less agression than on previous releases, but in a way that shows that they're really fitting into the style of the ensemble well. Titles include "Cool ... read more CD
Black Saint (Italy), 1980. Used ... $5.99
With Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, and David Murray on a multitude of saxophones, clarinets – even a bit of flute. Titles include "Ming", "David's Tune", "I Heard That", "Quinn Chapel AME Church", "Affairs Of The Heart", and ... read more CD
(Out of print original Black Saint pressing.)
Black Saint (Italy), 1979. Used ... $2.99
With Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, David Murray, and Oliver Lake – each playing a variety saxophones. Titles include "R&B", "Hearts", "PO In Cairo", "Steppin", and "Ra Ta Ta". CD
(Out of print.)
