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Wynton Marsalis —
Think Of One ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Wynton Marsalis' second date for Columbia Records, and an album that already has him stretching out from the first! Unlike before, when Wynton was given a few older players to help establish his sound, the group here is all Marsalis' own – with brother Branford on tenor and soprano sax, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warne Marsh —
Live In Hollywood ... LP Xanadu, 1951. Near Mint- ... $19.99
70s issue of a great little live set – recorded in LA in 1951, one of those private recordings from the time that saw brief release on the Xanadu label. Tracks are long, and Warne's playing in a much more open-ended mode with a quartet that features Hampton Hawes, Joe Mondragon, and Shelly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small split on the top seam.)
Capitol, 1960. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Columbia, 1981. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Solo album by the Pink Floyd drummer, with a heavy roster of guest musicians that include Robert Wyatt, Chris Spedding, Carla Bley, Mike Mantler, and Howard Johnson. (Rock, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, small sticker spot, bent corners, and a sticker in back.)
Mastersounds —
Ballads & Blues ... LP World Pacific, 1959. Very Good ... $7.99
The Mastersounds seem to take a page from the book of the MJQ – especially with a title like this – but as usual, the end results are a fair bit hipper! The album features the classic lineup with Buddy Montgomery on vibes, Monk Montgomery on electric bass, Richie Crabtree on piano, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo tan label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear & aging.)
World Pacific, 1959. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Always-beautiful work from the Mastersounds – the unique late 50s group that featured Buddy Montgomery on vibes and Monk Montgomery on bass! The pair work together wonderfully with pianist Richie Crabtree and drummer Benny Barth – in a well-crafted approach to jazz that borrows a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some light wear, and a small bit of tape.)
Toshiba (Japan), Early 60s. Very Good ... $28.99 33.99
A beautifully moody record from the Japanese jazz scene of the postwar years – a set that features plenty of guitar solos from Shoichiro Matsumiya – over spare backings by Shin Watanabe and his Six Joes! LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing!)
Kudu, 1976. Near Mint- ... $11.99
One of the slickest of Dave Matthews' funk records from the 70s – but still pretty darn nice! Matthews was the mainman behind the legendary funk group The Grodeck Whipperjenny, and a key arranger in James Brown's sound of the Polydor years – but by this time, he moved into smoother ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
Sheffield Lab, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
An important early recording from Sheffield Labs – with work by Joanne Grauer on electric piano, Al Casey on guitar, Plas Johnson on tenor, and Victor Feldman on percussion! LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing.)
Sheffield Lab, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Titles include "Peter The Hermit", "The Rose", "Dusk", "Love Letters", and "Silent Lady". LP, Vinyl record album
(In the box set package, with booklet and inserts. Box has light wear and aging.)
Cecil McBee —
Music From The Source ... LP Enja (Germany), 1977. Near Mint- ... $69.99
One of the few albums issued as a leader by bassist Cecil McBee – and like all of the rest, a really amazing record that showcases the visionary talent that often made McBee such a key part of other folks' groups! The tracks are long and spiritual, but with slight avant leanings – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s US pressing on Inner City. Cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
Coral, 1959. Very Good ... $3.99 7.99
An oft-overlooked jazz vocal session by Mary Ann McCall, with superb arrangements by Johnny Richards, and a nice batch of tracks that have a surprisingly dark quality to them. Titles inlcude "Blue (and Broken Hearted)", "Lover Is Blue", "Melancholy Nights", "Am I ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo blue label pressing with deep groove. Textured cover has light wear and aging, spot of tape remnant.)
Atlantic, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
Wild electric work from Les McCann – an album of free, open sounds that's quite a change from his styles of the 60s – and from most of his other work of the 70s too! Side one features an extended 26 minute track titled "The Lovers" – a slow-building number that has Les ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Invitation To Openness (with bonus track) ... CD 14.99(1841 Broadway label pressing. Cover has ring wear with a peel spot in the middle, light surface wear, small top seam split.)
Les McCann —
Les McCann Ltd Plays The Truth ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1960. Very Good ... $4.99
Nice early trio side by McCann and co., with Leroy Vinegar on bass and Ron Jefferson on drums. Sweet, sanctified soul jazz with a nice rolling groove throughout. Includes "Vacushna", "Fish This Week, But Next Week Chitlings", and, of course, "The Truth". LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a round sticker in back.)
Pacific Jazz, 1964. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great Latin groove from the mighty Les McCann – a smoking set that adds in extra percussion from Willie Correa – who gives the record a sound that's quite a change from the usual McCann groove! The percussion is wonderful throughout – and given that the great Paul Humphrey is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age and a round sticker in back, and some light stains at the seams.)
World Pacific, 1970. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Les McCann captured live on piano and vocals. Tracks include "The Girl From Ipanema", "Beau J Poo Boo", "Gus Gus", and a nice version of Marv Jenkins' "Big City". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear and splitting at the bottom 3 inches of the spine.)
World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A nice session of west coast soul jazz – and one that has Les McCann fronting the soulful group of Gerald Wilson. Les sings on a few tracks, but these are mostly sleepy covers of bluesy standards – like "Please Send Me Someone To Love" and "Since I Fell For You". ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, yellowing from age at the edges, and a smudge in front.)
Prestige, 1965. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A killer live set from Hammond genius Jack McDuff – one of a few totally smoking records he did in this style for Prestige during the 60s! The group's a quartet, with stunning work from the young George Benson on guitar, burning tenor from Red Holloway, and amazing drums from Joe Dukes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s blue label pressing! Cover has a cutout mark, and some wrinkling in the laminate – oddly common for this one.)
Prestige, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
A great groover from Brother Jack! The record is one of a few that Prestige cut matching Jack's hot quartet with the larger arrangements of Benny Golson – and that formula created some real winners that still sound great today! Sure, the formula was initiated by matching Jimmy Smith with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow & black label NJ pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, small blemishes at the bottom seam, and is bent a bit at the spine with a round sticker in back.)
Prestige, 1962. Very Good+ ... $44.99
A real killer from Brother Jack McDuff – one of his first truly great albums, and a record that has him breaking from the sleepier R&B organ sound of the 50s – into the leaner, cleaner mode of the 60s! The album's one of the first to have him playing with the incredible drummer Joe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing, with Van Gelder stamp! Cover has some light wear and a small name and a bit of seam splitting – vinyl is very nice.)
Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
A great record – and one that's filled with so many wonderful little moments! The whole thing's a very cool, very off-beat set of jazz tracks recorded by vibist Gary McFarland, with a group that includes Jimmy Raney on guitar, Richie Kamuca on tenor, and Steve Swallow on bass – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange and black label stereo pressing.)
Verve, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
Great stuff from Gary – one of his more obscure albums, and a record dedicated to the signs of the Zodiac! The tracks are a mixture of Gary's usual easy jazz approach – with vibes, whistling, and bossa-style rhythms showing up a lot – plus a few more driving numbers that are more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Verve, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
A dream of a record from Gary McFarland – lightly jazzy instrumentals with a warm bossa nova undercurrent! The style is incredible – a sweet blend of vibes, guitar, and even some light whistling – often also featuring wordless jazz vocals – scatting along with the groove in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, a wavy corner, and a few small strips of clear tape.)
Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Easily one of the best albums ever cut by this oft-overlooked bop trumpeter – and a clean, clear, no-nonsense session played in the company of a crack group that includes Sahib Shihab, Duke Jordan, Percy Heath, and Philly Joe Jones. Maggie's in the lead on firey solos, and tracks are short, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has some edge wear and a scrape near the bottom.)
Milestone, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
With Clifford Adams on trombone, Marshall Keys on alto, Melvin Sparks on guitar, and Arnold Sterling on alto and tenor. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Jimmy McGriff —
Groove Grease ... LP Groove Merchant, 1971. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A nice bit of funky organ work from Jimmy McGriff – a set that's got his famous talents on the Hammond out front of a larger ensemble – but in a way that's very different than some of his albums of that type from the 70s! There's lots of electricity in the mix – electric piano ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Groove Grease ... CD 9.99(Scorpio reissue.)
Sue, 1962. Very Good ... $13.99
A hard and heavy Hammond jazz classic – and one of Jimmy McGriff's greatest recordings of the 60s! The title track's a new rendition of Ray Charles' famous tune "I've Got A Woman" – recorded here in a rolling, vamping groove that must have blown the woofer out of countless ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 60s orange label stereo pressing. Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a short click on one track. Cover is nice.)
Jimmy McGriff —
Mean Machine ... LP Groove Merchant, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
Sweet 70s electric work from Jimmy McGriff – material that's different than his grittier grooves of the 60s, but still plenty darn great! The style's clearly influenced by CTI – as Jimmy's using electric piano as much as organ – and is getting some fuller support in the backings ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear.)
Jimmy McGriff —
Thing To Come By ... LP Solid State, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $13.99
A really fantastic record from Hammond hero Jimmy McGriff – and one that has him opening up his groove a fair bit more than on his early Sue Records sides! Jimmy's sense of rhythm and timing here is great – really changing up and keeping things interesting – still with enough of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A key change for John McLaughlin – post-Mahavishnu, post-Shakti, and very much the electric guitarist promised in the title! The album's one of McLaughlin's more professional fusion outings of the 70s, but still has some of the earthiness of his roots – and despite a rather large ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the top seam.)
Dawn/Pye, 1971. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A groundbreaking early album from guitarist John McLaughlin – a set that's a bit different than his more famous work of the mid 70s – with maybe a more avant approach, and a lot more bite as well! The set's really an equal collaboration, rather than just a McLaughlin session – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s US pressing. Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, round sticker spot, and some peeling from index label removal at the top left corner.)
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $6.99
An all acoustic guitar trio – tracks include "Aspan", "Chiquito", "David", "Orient Blues Suite", and the title track "Passion, Grace & Fire". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Blue Note, 1960. Near Mint- ... $29.99 34.99
A crackling date from Jackie McLean – a set that's got a more expansive feel than some of his earlier Blue Note work – filled with fire, far from the 50s – and really pointing the way towards his new directions to come! There's a hint of modernism in the mix, mostly on the tone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bluesnik ... CD 4.99(80s French analog pressing. Cover has light wear – vinyl is nice.)
Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... $43.99
It certainly was time – time for Jackie McLean to break out of his older bop mode, and hit a whole new level of playing with a tight group of "new thing" compatriots like Herbie Hancock on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Charles Tolliver on trumpet! The record isn't as totally ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s Japanese pressing – BN 4179 – with insert.)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1972. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Jackie McLean opens it up at Cafe Montmartre in Copenhagen – blowing in the long, open-ended style usually associated with live dates from the club! The format here is similar to the better-known Montmartre recordings by Dexter Gordon and Johnny Griffin – strong rhythms from a trio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Jackie McLean —
Tippin' The Scales (Japanese pressing) ... LP Blue Note (Japan), 1962. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A wonderful quartet session from the young alto genius Jackie McLean – recorded for Blue Note in the 60s, but not issued until many years later! That issue doesn't stop the set from being a classic killer, though – as the group features the stunning Sonny Clark on piano, still very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with insert. Back cover has some very light aging, but front is great.)
Jackie McLean —
Tune Up ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1966. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Previously-unissued live work from the great Jackie McLean – working here on very long tracks recorded by the Left Bank Society in Baltimore right at a time when he was making tremendous sounds on Blue Note – with Lamont Johnson on piano, Scotty Holt on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Dutch pressing. Cover has a distro sticker in back and is bent at the bottom corners.)
Jackie McLean & The Great Jazz Trio —
New Wine In Old Bottles (Inner City) ... LP East Wind/Inner City, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A very apt title – as Jackie McLean sits in for a soulful session with the Great Jazz Trio of Hank Jones, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams – all "old bottles" at this point in their career, but working together beautifully to brew some very mellow "new wine"! The album' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Wine In Old Bottles ... CD 18.99(Cover is lightly bent near the spine in back.)
Ace (UK), 1950s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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(80s pressing.)
Brunswick, 1953. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black & gold label Microgroove pressing. Cover has light wear and some aging.)
Concord, 1982. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Includes the nice sample cut "Melancholy Mood". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Marian McPartland & Teddi King —
Marian Remembers Teddi ... LP Halcyon, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Accompanied by Rusty Gilder on bass and Eric Nebbia on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Charles McPherson —
Siku Ya Bibi – Day Of The Lady (Japanese pressing) ... LP Mainstream/Teichiku (Japan), 1972. Very Good ... $14.99
One of the most distinct early dates from reedman Charles McPherson – a unique "with strings" session recorded as a tribute to Billie Holiday – and with a style that shows off sides of McPherson's playing that wouldn't show up on other records for years to come! The album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Cover has some splitting on the spine.)
Carmen McRae —
By Special Request ... LP Decca, 1955. Very Good ... $9.99
A cool session for Decca that has Carmen McRae's vocals flowing out wonderfully amidst some very haunting backings! The sound here is a bit unusual – given that the groups are headed by accordion Mat Mathews and pianist Dick Katz – both of whom have a good ear for unusual phrasing, and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, and a split bottom seam held with yellowed clear tape.)
Time, 1962. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A wonderful set by Carmen McRae – captured at San Francisco's Sugar Hill in 1962 – backed by a tight trio! Carmen is in sweet form here, very loose and and wise, and the group knows just how to fill out the sound. She scats loosely on the opening "Sunday", nearly hits a weep ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo Series 2000 pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear & aging.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Cadet, 1956. Near Mint- ... $5.99
An unusual album originally released on the small west coast Zephyr label which features a great all-star lineup – work from Buddy Collette on alto and flute, Russ Freeman on piano, Herbie Harper on trombone, Larry Bunker on vibes, and Shelly Manne on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(60s mono light blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some heavy discoloration from age.)
Newvelle, 2022. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $43.99 59.99
With Tony Scherr on bass and Francisco Mela on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram vinyl. Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Liberty, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The great keyboardist Mike Melvoin is at the top of his game here – getting a rare session as a leader, and working on Hammond, electric harpsichord, electric piano, and even ondoline! The small combo features Emil Richards on percussion, Don Peake on guitar, and Hal Blaine on drums – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Real Time, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
A definitely burning session from tenorist Don Menza – recorded with a hip big band that includes Bobby Shew, Don Rader, Jo Romano, Ray Reed, Frank Strazzeri, and other west coast luminaries from the time! The style shows the roots of all players in bigger groups, but has a nicely crafted ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear.)
Pat Metheny —
American Garage ... LP ECM, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A brilliantly evocative album from Pat Metheny – one that's got a quietly epic feel, as Pat and group soar out across the American landscape in a set of tunes that subtly explore space and sound while still remaining wonderfully fluid. There's nothing forced here, and nothing too slick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available American Garage ... CD 4.99(German pressing with barcode sticker on the back. A nice copy!)
ECM, 1982. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
A live album, but every bit as seminal as the studio sides that Pat Metheny cut for ECM at the time – and proof that the Metheny magic was clearly his own, and not just a product of studio tricks by Manfred Eicher! The set reprises tunes and themes from a variety of Metheny's earlier ECM ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Clef, 1956. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Features Ella Fitzgerald on vocal performances of "April In Paris", "Party Blues", and "Every Day I Have The Blues" – with Count Basie backing. Also features a jam session version of "Billie's Bounce" – with Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Tal Farlow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Clef pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. The back cover has light staining & waviness around the edges, aging.)
Famous Door, 1979. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
With Carmen Leggio and Harold Ashby on tenor, Russell P{rocope on alto, Marky Markowitz and Waymon Reed on flugelhorn, John Bunch on piano, and Milt Hinton on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Whaling City Sound, 2015. Sealed ... $11.99
With guests Jeff Coffin, Jay Rodriguez, James Genus, Gene Lake, Jon Wikan, Nir Felder, Adam Dorn, Brian Dunne, Mike Clark, Cyro Baptista, Jerry Brooks, and Amanda Ruzza. LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is cracked at the top left corner.)
RCA, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
The title sort of gives the whole thing away – so we'll just tell you that Glenn's playing versions of "Tuxedo Junction", "St Louis Blues", "In The Mood", "String Of Pearls", "Little Brown Jug", and "American Patrol". LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label pressing with red text. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a small round sticker at the bottom left corner.)
RCA, 1954. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some aging in back.)
His Master's Voice (UK), 1954. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(In a flip-back cover, with a small round sticker at the bottom left corner and a small tear at the opening held with clear tape.)
His Master's Voice (UK), 1942. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In a flip-back cover, with a small round sticker at the bottom left corner and a bit of gloss peel in back.)
Charles Mingus —
Blues & Roots ... LP Atlantic, 1960. Near Mint- ... $29.99
One of Mingus' classic sessions from the middle period – a legendary blending of jazz with bluesy gospel touches, in a mode that seemed to move away from the politics of some of the late 50s years, and open up his work to a whole new audience! The band is an all-star ensemble all the way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blues & Roots ... CD 2.99(Scorpio reissue.)
Atlantic, 1975. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Key 70s work from Charles Mingus – an album that was recorded over the course of three days of creative activity at the end of 1974, but somehow split into two different albums under the Changes name! The lineup here is prime 70s Mingus – George Adams on tenor, Jack Walrath on trumpet, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green and red Rockefeller label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1960. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
A searing live set by Charles Mingus – a double-length performance recorded in Antibes during his classic years for Atlantic Records, but not issued by the label until many years later! The album's a great extrapolation of the sound that Mingus had forged on sessions for Columbia, Atlantic, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mingus At Antibes ... CD 5.99(Original 70s Rockefeller label pressing. Cover has minimal wear. Label on Side 1 has a print blemish at the edge.)
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A fantastic fresh new chapter in the career of Charles Mingus – a set that features the addition of two key players who would really shape his sound in the 70s – Don Pullen on piano and George Adams on tenor, both completely wonderful here! The group also features excellent trumpet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(75 Rockefeller label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A fantastic album – one of our favorite-ever records from Charles Mingus! The album was recorded in the same breath as his legendary works Tijuana Moods, The Clown, and Pithecanthropus Erectus – and it features the same sort of fire and emotion that made those classics so great. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (80s Cayre pressing. Cover has a trace of a price sticker, light wear, and aging.)
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD 3.99
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Atlantic, 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
Quite a crazy little record from Charles Mingus – a record that fits nicely in his legacy of other recordings for Atlantic, but which has a very different approach! On this set, Mingus plays piano, and even sings a bit – using this messed-up take on blues roots, but filtered through a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Jazzlore pressing.)
Atlantic, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. Near Mint- 3LP Trifold ... $29.99
Comprehensive 3 LP set that covers the full range of Mingus' great recordings for Atlantic, including stuff from many hard to find albums that you won't find easily on LP. The track list is virtually a catalog of his greatest recordings, with 18 tracks in all: "Pithecanthropus Erectus", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, minor blemishes, and is bumped at the bottom right edge.)
Prestige, 1964/1965. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
Live material from Mingus' classic mid 60s period – one album recorded at Town Hall in New York in 1964, the other recorded at the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis in 1965. Town Hall set features Johnny Coles on trumpet, Clifford Jordan on tenor, and Eric Dolphy on flute, bass clarinet, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s green label pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Lotus (Italy), 1969. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
A nice little live date from Mingus – a bit looser, and almost a bit rougher than some of his other work from this vintage – but in a way that makes for a continually appealing set! The group here is a sextet – with Eddie Preston on trumpet, Charles McPherson on alto, Bobby Jones ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Italian issue – LOP 14.066. Cover has some aging and waviness from moisture.)
United Artists, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Great stuff – recorded in Mingus' classic period! Mingus leads a sharp small group here – a wonderful quintet that features Booker Ervin on tenor, John Handy on alto, and Richard Wyands on piano – with longtime musical partner Dannie Richmond on drums! The session was recorded ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
United Artists/Solid State, 1959. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99 19.99
Great stuff – recorded in Mingus' classic period! Mingus leads a sharp small group here – a wonderful quintet that features Booker Ervin on tenor, John Handy on alto, and Richard Wyands on piano – with longtime musical partner Dannie Richmond on drums! The session was recorded ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has light surface & edge wear.)
Mingus Dynasty —
Live At Montreux ... LP Atlantic, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The Mingus Dynasty is a mighty great one – a lineup of players who both worked with Charles Mingus, and who were shaped by his genius – working together here in a septet format that recalls all the sharp, vibrant energy of Mingus in his classic years! Most tunes are originals by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear.)
Vista/Optimism, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has a cut corner, light ring impressions, lightly bent edges, and minor peeling in ring-form.)
Argo, 1960. Very Good ... $29.99
One of the rarest albums of Chicago jazz from the 50s – and one of the greatest, too! Although Walter Perkins' MJT+3 went onto cut a number of records on Vee Jay with a different lineup, this early session features an all-Chicago lineup that differs from the later one, which was augmented by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo! Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a short click on the first track. Cover has some light aging, and clear tape on the top and bottom seams – but kind of hard to see.)
Blue Note, 1961/1985. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A rare second chapter to Mobley's famous Workout album – recorded in the early 60s, but not issued until the mid 80s – and even then, only momentarily on vinyl! The session's a great one – a quartet outing with a structure that's similar to Hank's classic Soul Station record, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(140 gram EU DOL reissue from 2014.)
Prestige, 1956/1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A 2LP reissue of very hard to find Hank Mobley sessions from the mid 50's – Mobley's Message, and Mobley's Second Message. The record's filled with damn great hard bop tenor material, with groups that include players like Donald Byrd, Art Taylor, Kenny Dorham, Doug Watkins, and Walter Bishop. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and a cut corner.)
Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... $19.99
No room for squares with grooves this great – a classic Hank Mobley session from the mid 60s, and one that really shows the growth in his style at the time! The work's still strongly in a hardbop style, but modal elements are definitely creeping into the mix – a bolder sense of rhythm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available No Room For Squares (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99(Recent 180 gram pressing.)
Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Titles include "Regret", "Precious Joy", "Blues In H", "Blues In C Minor", "Rise Up In The Morning", and "Blues In B Flat". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small center split in the spine.)
Prestige, 1955. Very Good+ ... $19.99 24.99
Even at this early point in their career, the Modern Jazz Quartet were plenty proud of their relation to and reception in Paris – almost rubbing their international fame in the faces of other American combos with the title and cover of this record! The set's still got the quartet at their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Denmark Metronome pressing. Flipback cover has blue tape on the spine.)
Europa Jazz (Italy), 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1957. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of the first MJQ albums on Atlantic – and a bit fresher than some of their later outings, when it seemed like they were churning records out at the drop of a hat! Titles include an extended medley of standards, all given the MJQ touch – plus the drum-heavy "La Ronde", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label stereo pressing with Warner rim logo. This copy was sealed, but opened to determine pressing and remains unplayed. Cover is bent a bit at the top edge and has a small print blemish in back.)
Prestige, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99 14.99
A 2LP set that brings together most of the material from the first three full-length albums by the Modern Jazz Quartet – all recorded at a time when the combo were first forging their famous sound! Most of the sides here are in contrast to the group's better-known Atlantic work, because the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo. Cover has a cut corner and is faded at the spine.)
Atlantic, 1964. Near Mint- ... $14.99
An extremely haunting version of the score to Porgy & Bess – recorded by the Modern Jazz Quartet at the height of their powers, in a gently soulful version that really takes off from the original. The group have a very free approach here – one that uses Gershwin's originals as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label stereo pressing. Includes the Atlantic inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a round sticker in back.)
Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $6.99
More material from the famous Last Concert record from the MJQ – not really the last concert ever from the Modern Jazz Quartet – but a set that seemed so at the time, given that the group went their separate ways for a number of years! The record's got the combo in really top form ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has a promo stamp, light ringwear, some edge wear, some heavy wear at the spine, and price sticker remnants.)
Pablo, 1985. Sealed ... $9.99
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(Still sealed, with a cut corner and a hole at the bottom. Cover has some wear where exposed.)
Apple, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
A nice one! The MJQ record for the Beatles' label, and the record's one of their most interesting in years! The production's pretty straight, but the group's playing in a cool open-ended style that still has elements of their earlier work, but which really makes things a lot more interesting than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Apple stereo pressing. Cover has surface wear and a stain.)
Mokave (Glen Moore/Audio Quest, 1991. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Glen Moore on bass, Larry Karush on piano, and Glen Velez on frame drums and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram vinyl. Includes insert.)
Riverside, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A brilliant title for this brilliant album from Thelonious Monk – a set that really has him coming back strongly in the second half of the 50s – with a new talent for arrangements that really goes past his previous work! Monk's piano and compositions are every bit as great as before ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Brilliant Corners ... CD 3.99(Mid 70s mono Japanese pressing – SMJ-6136(M) – with orange obi and insert.)
Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A title and cover that beautifully illustrate the sharp-edged power of the Thelonious Monk quartet on Columbia – and a wonderful place to start if you're just digging Thelonious' music! The record is similar to the best of Monk's Columbia sides – in that it revisits older tunes and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Criss-Cross (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99(Brown label Columbia Limited Edition pressing. Cover has some ringwear, yellowing from age, and a small frayed spot at the spine.)
Kings Of Jazz (Italy), 1963. Sealed ... $19.99
Recorded in New York City in February of 1963 – with Charlie Rouse on tenor, John Ore on bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue, still sealed with a hole at the top right from sticker removal.)
Columbia, 1964. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Beautiful Columbia work from Thelonious Monk – a record that has as much warmth and charm as it does visionary modernist moments! A number of the tunes are standards, not Monk compositions – and they're done here with a sense of depth and joy of exploration that's really wonderful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing with 2A/1K matrix. Cover has ring wear and minor seam splits.)
Columbia, 1965. Near Mint- ... $99.99
Monk plays unaccompanied on a mix of standards and originals, including "Monk's Point", "Dinah", "Ruby, My Dear", "Ask Me Now", and a classic version of "I Surrender, Dear" – done spare and moodily, with a really haunting tone! LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing "non-breakable" with white text – 1B/1B. Cover has light wear, some aging and a name in marker in back, and is bumped at the bottom right corner.)
Columbia, 1967. Near Mint- ... $79.99
Classic 60s work from Thelonious Monk – featuring his incredible quartet with Charlie Rouse on tenor, certainly Monk's best-ever musical soulmate! The album features some newer versions of older tunes, and a few written just for the album – but the source of the material is not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with white text – 1C/1C. Cover has some ringwear, yellowing from age, a small name written in red marker in back, and ink stamp inside the opening.)
Riverside, 1957. Very Good ... $33.99 39.99
A classic outing of solo piano by Thelonious Monk – a format that wasn't used often, but which always made for some really compelling work! Monk in this mode is often different than the bolder leader of a trio or larger group – and there's a more introspective quality to the record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Blue label pressing, RLP 12-235, with microphone logo & deep groove. Cover has surface wear & aging, some pen on the back.)
Thelonious Himself ... CD 3.99
Thelonious Himself (Keepnews collection – with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Riverside, 1961. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The 2LP set that brought together material that was later issued on the Monk In Italy and Monk In France albums – landmark live sides from a 1961 European tour! The set features the killer 60s Monk quartet with Charlie Rouse, John Ore and Fark Dunlop. 18 tracks in all, including "Epistr ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s issue. Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
Thelonious Monk —
Unique Thelonious Monk (photo cover) ... LP Riverside, 1956. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The session's billed as "very personal treatments of great standards" – and it's a great twist on familiar material, all given the Thelonius touch! There's less of Monk's creative composition and angular group arrangements going on here – and instead, the album's almost a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – white label, light blue/black text, and microphone logo! Cover has some light wear, and back has a small bit of tape – but overall this is a very nice copy.)
Riverside, 1957. Near Mint- ... $29.99
An unlikely pair, but a great one here – and the record's one of those few magical moments where bringing together unusual partners actually works! Mulligan's cool hardly seems a match for Monk's angular modernism, but together the players seem to strike a middle ground that resonates with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing. Cover has minimal wear and a small drip stain on the back, but looks great overall.)
Impulse, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99 19.99
Probably the best of Buddy Montgomery's solo albums, with a tight little group that features Mel Rhyne on organ, Jodie Christian on piano, and brother Monk Montgomery on sweet heavy bass – all coming together in a messed up style of funky jazz! Buddy plays piano and vibes on a number of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and two cutout holes.)
Riverside, 1963. Very Good- ... $43.99 48.99
Early greatness from Wes Montgomery – and a session that's got a gritty edge that takes Wes back to his Indianapolis roots! The album's one of the few of the time to feature the unsung Hammond hero Mel Rhyne – a player who worked with Wes at his start, but has only gotten stronger ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Very nice stereo pressing – black label, silver text, microphone logo, and deep groove – nice and clean! Cover has light wear, a small corner bump, and a bit of light aging on back near the bottom.)
Verve/Mobile Fidelity, 1965. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An incredible album from Wes Montgomery – and the beginning of a whole new sound for his guitar! Wes moves away from his small combo soul jazz roots on the set – and hits a wonderfully sweet new vibe with larger arrangements from Don Sebesky – bigger backdrops that fill in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bumpin (180 gram pressing) ... LP 31.99(Original early 80s issue. Includes the insert. Cover has edge wear and light surface wear.)
Verve, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
A stone classic on Verve! Back in the 60s, Wes Montgomery must have been California Dreaming – because by the time of this LP, he'd come a long way from his Indiana roots – and had used the best part of the hip west coast scene to add a lot to his style – fuller rhythms and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing, with Van Gelder stamp.)
