A famous album – and for good reason too! The set's something of a landmark in spiritual jazz from the 60s – and it features a classic live performance from Charles Lloyd, recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival – almost as a distillation and popularization of ideas that were ... read moreCD
(Out of print, 1990 Japanese release. Spine has a cutout notch.)
A famous album – but for good reason! The set's something of a landmark in spiritual jazz from the 60s – and it features a classic live performance from Charles Lloyd, recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival – almost as a distillation and popularization of ideas that were brewing ... read moreCD
Late life brilliance from the legendary Charles Lloyd – a reed player who seems to have given the world more great music in the past 20 years than he had in the previous 60s! Lloyd keeps on moving forward with all these new ideas and fresh conceptions – and here, he blows tenor, alto, ... read moreCD
Charles Lloyd makes a step over to Blue Note Records – and the result is one of his richest, most organic albums in years! The whole thing's a live performance from Poland – done as a suite of longer tracks that feature a core acoustic quartet with Lloyd on tenor, plus added cymbalom ... read moreCD
Charles Lloyd on tenor and alto saxophone, bass, alto and C flute, piano, taragato, Tibetan oboe, percussion, maracas, and voice. Billy Higgins on drums, guitar, guimbri, strings, percussion, and voice. CD
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels —
Tone Poem ... CD Blue Note, 2021. Used ...
$9.99
Beautiful work from the Marvels group of Charles Lloyd – a combo that not only features his own great sounds on tenor and flute, but also the very strong presence of Bill Frisell on guitar! Although Lloyd recorded famously with guitar players back in his early years, the sound here is very ... read moreCD
Damon Locks and Rob Mazurek are no musical strangers to each other – their paths have crossed often on the Chicago and global scenes over many years of creative activity. Yet this project is also the first they've co-led, and it's an incredible document of how much both artists have grown in ... read moreCD
Theo Loevendie —
Mandela/Chess ... CD MCN (Netherlands), 1969/1972. New Copy ...
$19.9922.99
Two rare albums from Dutch reedman Theo Loevendie – both amazing little records that sound beautiful here on a single CD! Mandela features complicated lines from a hip Netherlands combo of the late 60s – one headed up by Theo Loevendie on alto sax, but which acts a lot more like a ... read moreCD
With Jeff Lofton on trumpet and flugelhorn, Jake Lampa on tenor saxophone, Andre Hayward on on trombone, Sean Giddings on piano, James Suter on bass, and Brannen Temple on drums with vocals from Mac Macintosh. CD
Fred Lonberg-Holm & Nick Stephens —
Attic Antics ... CD Loose Torque (UK), 2010. Used ...
$6.99
Fred Lonberg-Holm on cello and Nick Stephens on bass. CD
A killer electric piano jam from the great Mike Longo – stone funky, and one of his best albums ever! The whole thing's done in a really laidback style that's simply amazing – a lot like the best CTI work of the time, but somehow rougher, and with a darker edge. Longo riffs out on the ... read moreCD
Three great 70s albums from keyboardist Mike Longo! First up is Awakening, killer electric piano work from the mighty Mike Longo – recorded at a time when he was definitely at the height of his powers! The album sports a rare Mainstream Records appearance from James Moody – who was a ... read moreCD
Michael Longo —
Funkia ... CD Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ...
$9.9913.99
Quite possibly the greatest record ever by Mike Longo – a wicked batch of electric funky piano tunes, recorded with a sublime 70s feel! The set's got a really stripped down group – with Ron Carter on bass, Mickey Roker on drums, and Patato Valdez on percussion – all grooving ... read moreCD
A stunning set from bassist Brandon Lopez – a younger player, but one who's already becoming a real standout for solo performances like this – working at a level that's completely breathtaking, and which seems to unlock all these new elements and sound in this once-familiar instrument! ... read moreCD
Features Joe Lovano, Ralph Lalama, George Garzone, Steve Slagle, and Gary Smulyan on saxophones – plus Conrad Herwig on trombone, Tim Hagans on trumpet, John Hicks on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass,and Lewis Nash on drums. CD
The album gives away its premise with the "ballad" in the title – but that's only part of the picture here, as the tenor of Joe Lovano is so wonderfully distinct, the album's got a richness that goes way beyond its cover! As with Coltrane's famous Ballads album of the early 60s, ... read moreCD
Allen Lowe on tenor saxophone, Roswell Rudd on trombone, Randy Sanke on trumpet, Ben Goldberg on clarinet & bass clarinet, Andy Shapiro on piano & synthesizer, Jeff Fuller on bass, and Ray Kaczynski on drums. CD
Allen Lowe & The Constant Sorrow Orchestra —
In The Dark (3CD set) ... CD ESP, 2023. New Copy 3CD ...
$19.9932.99
A surprisingly redemptive set of work – given that it's inspired by a time in the life of tenorist Allen Lowe when he was hardly able to sleep at all! The massive 3CD package works as this beautiful suite of tracks united by unexpected twists and turns along the way – very much woven ... read moreCD
Great music from jazz guitarist Mundell Lowe – a set that was originally written as the soundtrack for an early 60s sexploitation film, Satin In High Heels – but which works equally well as a jazz album on its own! Lowe's in a slightly different setting than on some of his earlier ... (Soundtracks, Jazz)read moreCD
We love the vibes-heavy music of Chien Chien Lu, and love it in an even different way here, as she collaborates with bassist Richie Goods – an artist who really helps deepen the sound of her music, and creates this great balance between bass and vibes that's completely amazing! You might not ... read moreCD
The sublime debut album from Argentine guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena – a musician who learned plenty from the bossa guitar generation of the 60s, then took things into his own hand with this wonderful record! Agustin's acoustic guitar is the main instrumentation on the set – ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
Agustin Pereyra Lucena —
La Rana ... CD MAI/Far Out (UK), 1979. New Copy ...
$9.9916.99
A landmark bit of Brazilian from Europe – and a sweet groover from guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena! The set was recorded in Oslo, but it's got the warm sound of a Brazilian jazz set from the time – with Agustin on acoustic guitar and percussion – backed by a quartet that ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
Features Brandon cooper on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Hiltner and Paul Vornhagen on reeds, Sam Clark on guitar, Keaton Royer on piano, Jeff Dalton on bass, Jon Krosnick on drums, and Olman Piedra and Aron Kaufman on percussion. CD
Steve Coleman and Greg Osby on alto, David Gilmore on guitar, Reggie Washington on bass, Marvin Smitty Smith on drums, and Cassandra Wilson on vocals! CD
Pianist Harold Mabern works here with a trio of players who really helped him find new focus and energy in later years – the great Eric Alexander on tenor, with John Webber on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums – a rock-solid lineup who really take off here in a live date from New York's ... read moreCD
Harold Mabern with Gregory Porter & Kurt Elling —
Afro Blue ... CD Smoke Sessions, 2015. New Copy ...
$13.9917.99
The great Harold Mabern kicks it hard with a key core group – then finds a way to open up with some surprise guest artists as well – including singers Gregory Porter, Kurt Elling, Jane Monheit, and Norah Jones! The core of the album features Mabern's piano rocketing out with rhythm ... read moreCD
The second album by Made In Brasil – a great San Francisco combo from the 70s, with a flair for jazzy Brazilian tunes that's every bit as great as groups from Rio or Sao Paulo at the time! The group at this point features keyboardist Claudio Medeiros – who really adds a lot to their ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Haki R Madhubuti/Afrikan Liberation Arts Ensemble —
Medasi ... CD Rise/P-Vine (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ...
$18.9924.99
The second of two spiritual classics from Haki R. Madhubuti – issued nearly a decade after the first, but still very much in a positive and righteous 70s vein! Haki's again working with arranger Agyei Akoto, a saxophonist we only know from these albums, but an extremely visionary musician ... read moreCD
Haki R Madhubuti/Afrikan Liberation Arts Ensemble —
Rise Vision Comin ... CD Rise/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy ...
$18.9929.99
A legendary album of spoken word and spiritual jazz – put together by The Institute of Positive Education in Chicago, and featuring wisdom and knowledge from the legendary Haki R Madhubuti! The album alternates shorter vocal/musical tracks with longer ones that are pure post-Coltrane jazz ... read moreCD
French composer Michel Magne is perhaps best remembered for his soundtrack work of the 60s – but this well-done collection digs farther back, and brings together not only some earlier film score work from the postwar years, but also some extra cool instrumental projects too! Magne's always ... (Soundtracks, Jazz)read moreCD
Roberto Magris on piano, Herb Geller on alto saxophone, Darko Jurkovic on guitar, Rudi Engel on bass, and Gabriele Centis on drums. CD
(On Demand CDr pressing.)
Rudresh Mahanthappa —
Bird Calls ... CD Act (Germany), 2015. Used ...
$6.99
Features Rudresh Mahanthappa on alto – plus Adam O'Darrill on trumpet, Matt Mitchell on piano, Francois Moutin on bass, and Rudy Royston on drums – performing a set of original tunes, all based on pieces or solos by Charlie Parker. CD
Kevin Mahogany fronts a great quartet that includes Kenny Barron on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, Ralph Moore on tenor sax, and Lewis Nash on drums. (Vocalists, Jazz)CD
With George Garzone on sax, Marc Johnson on bass and Peter Erskine on drums. CD
Tony Malaby Cello Trio —
Warblepeck ... CD Songlines, 2008. Used ...
$6.99
Tony Malaby on tenor and soprano saxophone, Fred Lonberg-Holm on cello and electronics, and John Hollenbeck on drums, marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel, melodica, and percussion. CD
Fantastic futuristic fusion from Alex Malheiros – best known as the bassist in Azymuth, but equally great here on his own – and in a completely different sort of way! The set's got heavy contributions from keyboardist Daniel Maunick, of Incognito fame – but the record's ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
Maliks Emerging Force Art Trio —
Time & Condition ... CD EFAE/Moved By Sound (UK), 1982. New Copy ...
$14.9919.99
A brilliant moment as a leader from saxophonist Maurice Malik King – a member of the St Louis underground in the 70s, but one who never saw the same sort of fame as contemporaries who left the city for New York and beyond – yet who continued to create some incredible music far away from ... read moreCD
Shintaro Mamiya —
My Silverite ... CD Mamiyax (Japan), 2023. New Copy ...
$14.9928.99
Saxophonist Shintaro Mamiya has this wonderfully raspy tone on the alto – a surprising edge that at times almost makes you feel like he's blowing a tenor, as does the setting for the record – which has a well-crafted, soulful groove that definitely brings out the best in the leader! ... read moreCD
A really wonderful setting for the piano of Junior Mance – not a trio date, but a live session with a quartet – and one that features some very strong contributions from Houston Person on tenor! The vibe is almost more like some of Person's records of the time, but handled with a bit ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Junior Mance —
Jubilation ... CD Sackville (Canada), 1994. Used ...
$6.99
Wonderful late work from Junior Mance – a solo piano session, and one that really shows the great range of growth he'd experienced over the decades! Mance was always great, no matter what the setting – from lyrical trio dates of the early years, to soul-drenched sides of the 60s – ... read moreCD
Strong later sessions from pianist Junior Mance – served up here on three different albums! First up is Softly As In A Morning Sunrise – a record that has Mance working with an excellent trio on the session, which includes the great Jimmy Woode on bass! Jimmy's got a sound that we've ... read moreCD
Matt Maneri —
Blue Decco ... CD Thirsty Ear, 2000. Used ...
$6.999.99
Mat Maneri on violin, Craig Taborn on piano, William Parker on bass, and Gerald Cleaver on drums. CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Emil Mangelsdorff —
Meditation ... CD L+R Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1986/1994. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
Beautifully introspective work from reedman Emil Mangelsdorff – material that's very different than the sounds he was bringing to the German jazz scene in his youth, and which showcase the mature command he developed over his instruments during the passage of time! The record features ... read moreCD
Tracks include "Land Of Make Believe", "Bellavia", "Main Squeeze", "Children Of Sanchez (Overture)", "Fun And Games" and "Feels So Good". CD
(Out of print.)
Mangione Brothers Sextet —
Jazz Brothers ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ...
$2.996.99
Think what you want about Chuck and his 70s hits, this version of the Mangione Brothers is a cooker! Chuck is on trumpet, Gap is on piano, and the rest of the group features Larry Combs on alto, Sal Nistico on tenor, Bill Saunders on bass, and Roy McCurdy on drums – all grooving in a nice ... read moreCD
A wonderful set from this mighty ensemble – a record that opens up immediately in a range of complex colors and tones, yet all with a quality that still manages to swing throughout! That balance is part of the real strengths of pianist/arranger David Matthews at this point in his career ... read moreCD
The Manhattan Jazz Quintet play the music of Blue Note Records – but they also get some fresh tunes of their own from leader David Matthews – whose writing at this point is really at the top of his game! Core Blue Note tunes include Bud Powell's "Cleopatra's Dream", Woody ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Manhattan Jazz Quintet —
Original Voice ... CD Sweet Basil (Japan), 1995. Used ...
$13.99
The "voice" here is great – a strong assemblage of the trumpet of Lew Soloff, tenor of George Young, piano of David Matthews, bass of Charnett Moffett, and drums of Victor Lewis! Lewis is an especially nice addition to the mix – a fresh Manhattan Jazz Quintet drummer for the ... read moreCD
Mankunku Quartet —
Yakhal Inkomo ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 1968. New Copy ...
$11.9913.99
A real treasure from the South African scene of the 60s – and the kind of record that we thought wasn't being made until the following decade! Tenorist Winston Mankunku Ngozi rivals the genius of Coltrane and Wayne Shorter here – both artists to whom he dedicates a key track on the ... read moreCD
Features Herbie Mann on flute, Romero Lubambo on guitar, Eduardo Simon and Mark Soskin on piano, Paul Socolow on bass, Ricky Sebastian on drums, and Cafe on percussion. Tracks include "Anima", "Pao E Poesia", "Aparecida", "Gabriela's Song", and "Choro ... read moreCD
(Hybrid SACD pressing – works on regular players too!)
Never-heard music from one of the hippest groups ever led by flute man Herbie Mann – a killer lineup that includes Roy Ayers on vibes, Sonny Sharrock on guitar, and Steve Marcus on tenor! The tracks here are all previously unreleased – pulled from the same recordings that gave the ... read moreCD
Herbie Mann —
Reggae/Reggae II ... CD Atlantic/Wounded Bird, Mid 70s. New Copy ...
$11.9914.99
Two unusual Herbie Mann albums – back to back in a single set! The first Reggae album has a surprisingly strong mix of 70s modes – as the funky flute of Herbie Mann takes on some of the nascent reggae grooves of the time – with results that are a lot nicer than you might expect! ... read moreCD
Herbie Mann —
Right Now ... CD Atlantic/Warner (Japan), 1962. Used ...
$14.99
Another great groover from Herbie's Latin days! The band has a very unusual modal sound, with Herbie's flute next to vibes by Hagood Hardy, guitar by Billy Bean, and percussion by Willie Bobo & Patato Valdes. Includes a nice version of "O Barquino", plus the cuts "Cool ... read moreCD
Although Herbie and Joao are listed together in the artist credits together for the record, they don't really play together on the record – as did Joao and Stan Getz on their album together. Instead, they trade off tracks of bossa nova material, recorded with Jobim in Rio – Joao's by ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
(1998 digipack pressing.)
Shelly Manne —
2 3 4 ... CD Impulse/GRP, Early 60s. Used ...
$6.99
A surprisingly great Shelly Manne album from the early 60s – one that follows a format that has Shelly playing in duo format ("2"), trio ("3"), and quartet ("4") – hence the title! The duo track is incredible – a spare duet with Coleman Hawkins ... read moreCD
(1994 MCA/GRP jewel case pressing. Mark through barcode.)
Great stuff – and one of the stranger examples of a very short-lived jazz trend – the "jazz meets folk" style that appeared on a handful of albums in the early 60s! The set features Shelly Manne exploring his Jewish heritage on a host of Israeli and Jewish folk tunes, played ... read moreCD
A stunning hardbop set from drummer Shelly Manne – a player most folks associate with more arranged jazz, or cooler modes of the LA scene of the 50s – but a player who was already starting to open up and forge new roads by the end of that decade! Shelly became a surprising proponent of ... read moreCD
The title's a great one for this album by alto saxophonist Sarah Manning – as she's got a very strong sense of harmony on the record, and mixes her reed lines wonderfully with the guitar of Jonathan Goldberger and viola of Eyvind Kang! Both musicians have these tones that come into contact ... read moreCD
Lawrence Marable Quartet feat James Clay —
Tenorman ... CD Jazz West/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ...
$10.9913.99
The only album to ever feature drummer Lawrence Marable as the leader of a group – and a cooking little hardbop set that showed the world that LA wasn't just a source for cool jazz in the 50s! The record is quite different than anything you'd hear from Chet Baker or Shorty Rogers – ... read moreCD
Maranata —
Maranata ... CD Vampi Soul (Spain), 1978. New Copy ...
$8.9916.99
Sweet 70s grooving from South America – the only album ever recorded by this great little group from Uruguay! The set was done at the end of the 70s, but it's got a style that recalls the best electric work from the US and UK at the start of the decade – sort of a blend of funky easy, ... (Now Sound, Jazz)read moreCD
Brilliant early work from Charlie Mariano – key proof of his genius, and one of the main albums we'd recommend by him! The album has Charlie coming of his years in the Boston scene – boppish at some level, but blowing with a raspy soulfulness that really opens up his horn into new ... read moreCD
Charlie Mariano & Jasper Van't Hof feat Marilyn Mazur —
Innuendo ... CD Lipstick (Germany), 1993. Used ...
$7.99
Charlie Mariano on alto and soprano sax, Jasper Van't Hof on grand piano and synthesizer, and Marilyn Mazur on drums and percussion. CD
Torcuato Mariano —
Last Look ... CD Windham Hill, 1995. Used ...
$3.99
Gino Marinacci —
Atom Flowers ... CD Roman/Mono Jazz (Italy), 1972. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
Mindblowing sounds from Gino Marinacci – a 70s Italian jazz flute player, and one who's got a vibe that's very different than most of his American contemporaries! Gino really likes to go for a cool compressed tone on his instrument – often creating these warm waves of sound that are ... read moreCD
Phil Markowitz Trio —
Catalysis ... CD Sunnyside, 2006. Used ...
$9.99
... CD
(Punch through barcode, booklet has a few marker spots.)
Branford Marsalis —
Dark Keys ... CD Columbia, 1996. Used ...
$1.99
A trio date with Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Reginald Veal on bass, and Jeff 'Tain' Watts on drums – plus guest saxophone from Joe Lovano and Kenny Garrett. CD
(Cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Branford Marsalis Trio —
Bloomington ... CD Columbia, 1993. Used ...
$0.99
With Robert Hurst on double bass, Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums, and Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax. CD
Ellis Marsalis on piano, Bob 'Rizzy' Hurst on bass, and Jeff 'Tain' Watts on drums. Titles include "Syndrome", "Emily", "Little Niles", "Moment Alone", and "The Garden". CD
Features Ellis Marsalis on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Tracks include "Never Let Me Go", "Swinging At Heaven", "This Can't Be Love", "Sweet Georgia Brown", and "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans". CD
The last chapter in Wynton Marsalis' Soul Gestures trilogy of the early 90s – and like the others, it's a set with its own sort of sound and feeling – another illustration of the many talents of Marsalis at the time! Despite the "levee" reference in the title, the work's ... read moreCD
Wynton Marsalis on trumpet and a bit of vocals – in a group that features father Ellis Marsalis on piano, plus Reginald Veal on bass, and Herlin Riley on drums. CD
A somewhat somber set from Wynton Marsalis – the second chapter in his Soul Gestures trilogy, and a ruminative effort that's filled with dark tones and textures! The album builds slowly – trumpet from Wynton and tenor from Todd Williams providing some bluer colors on top of rhythm from ... read moreCD
Warne Marsh —
Ne Plus Ultra ... CD Hatology/Revelation (Switzerland), 1969. Used ...
$18.99
A masterpiece by Warne Marsh – and proof that there was always a committed modernist lurking behind some of his more straightforward playing! The session has sort of a post-Tristano underground west coast feel (if we can make up such a heavy handed term!), and it features a piano-less ... read moreCD
Warne Marsh —
Noteworthy ... CD Discovery, 1956/1977/1979. Used ...
$19.99
With Ronnie Ball and Sal Mosca on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Warne Marsh —
Warne Marsh ... CD Atlantic (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ...
$19.99
Genius, pure genius – and one of the few key sides by Warne Marsh as a leader! The album follows on Marsh's appearance with Lee Konitz on an earlier Atlantic album, but it really breaks free from the Konitz mode – and has an open, laidback sound that is instantly captivating – ... read moreCD
(Includes obi.)
Warne Marsh & Kenny Drew Trio —
Ornithology ... CD Venus (Japan), 1980. Used ...
$19.99
Warne Marsh on tenor saxophone, Kenny Drew on piano, Bo Stief on bass, and Aage Tangaard on drums. CD
Mid 70s magic from the team of Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz – playing together here with an even sharper edge than their recordings of two decades before! The recordings are all live – done at the Club Montmartre in December of 1975 – but they've got a clarity that's almost studio-w ... read moreCD
(Out of print, a few tracks are highlighted on the booklet.)
One of the greatest 50s showcases for the tenor talents of Warne Marsh – a deceptively understated album that captures Warne at his most fluid and creative point! The setting is a quartet – with Ronnie Ball on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Stan Levey on drums – and Marsh is ... read moreCD
Plenty of sides to choose from here – as Pat plays with Mike Stern, Joe Satriani, Kevin Eubanks, Michael Hedges, Les Paul, vocalist Cassandra Wilson, and others. CD
Pat Martino —
Exit ... CD Muse, 1976. Used ...
$9.99
Features Pat Martino on guitar, Gil Golstein on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Jabali Billy Hart on drums. CD