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Milestone, 2004. Used ... $1.99
Features Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Muse, 1988. Used ... $4.99
A well crafted set of tunes – both modern and soulful, in keeping with the rich talents of James Spaulding! The album sports a stupid title, but it's actually a thoughtful batch of tracks dedicated to African American achievement and expression – featuring Spaulding on alto sax and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Spazztet, 1999. Used ... $4.99
With Zachary Brock on violin. CD
(Out of print .)
Ruzztone, 2023. Used ... $4.99
Russ Spiegel on guitars, Jim Gasior on organ, and Lucas Apostoleris on drums – with special guests Brian Lynch on trumpet and Hendrik Meurkens on harmonica. CD
Spyro Gyra —
Rites Of Summer ... CD MCA, 1988. Used ... $2.99
Oscar Cartaya on bass, Richie Morales on drums, Julio Fernandez on guitar, Tom Schuman on keyboards, Dave Samuels on percussion, and Jay Beckenstein on saxophone. CD
(1988 pressing.)
Labor, 1974/1975/1988. Used ... $4.99
Jazz Alchemy "Six Pieces For Trumpet, Drum & Bass" with Charles McGhee on double trumpets, Richard Davis on bass, and Brian Brake on drums. Three Problems "Duo Versions" with Marilyn Crispell on piano and Reggie Workman on bass, and Three Problems "Solo Versions" ... read more CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Mike Stern —
Voices ... CD Division One/Atlantic, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Features Michael Brecker on saxophone. CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Concord, 2003. Used ... $2.99
Curtis Stigers on tenor sax and vocals, Larry Goldings on piano and organ, David Tronzo on guitar, Ben Allison on bass, and Matt Wilson on drums. CD
32 Jazz, 1981. Used ... $3.99
A smoking little bop set from Sonny Stitt – recorded live at the Keystone in 1981, as sort of a "summit meeting" of horns – one that features Richie Cole and John Handy in the frontline with Sonny! The rhythm section alone is enough to cook this one up nicely – with ... read more CD
Verve, 1959. Used ... $4.99
Sonny Stitt makes Oscar Peterson sit up and groove! The record's a great one, and uses the Peterson Trio as a perfect rhythm section for Sonny's confidently blown solos of the late 50s – in a way that pushes the combo past their usual safe area, and into more freewheeling territory to keep ... read more CD
(Verve Originals pressing.)
Bone, 2024. Used ... $5.99
With Steve Brown on guitar. CD
Vee Jay, 1960. Used ... $4.99
The incredible second album from saxophonist Frank Strozier – recorded for Vee Jay records after his initial debut, but for some reason never issued at the time! Strozier was really hitting on all burners at this point – fusing the Memphis soul of his roots with the soulful hardbop he ... read more CD
Storyville (Denmark), 1951/1952. Used ... $5.99
With Pee Wee Russell on clarinet and tenor saxophone. CD
(Still sealed.)
Origin, 2011. Used ... $1.99
A great little showcase for some truly legendary jazz lifers – Ira Sullivan and Stu Katz – collaborators of more than a half century doing their thing wonderfully over a handful of dates at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago in the summer of '10! This is literally a Family Affair, that ain't ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Andy Summers —
Peggy's Blue Skylight ... CD RCA, 2000. Used ... $4.99
Capitol, 1973. Used ... $4.99
A completely fresh take on the Charlie Parker aesthetic of the bop generation – updated for the 70s, but in ways that are still pretty classic overall! The group's a large one, but plays with a tightness that goes way past their gimmicky name – thanks to players who include Med Flory ... read more CD
Also available Plays Bird ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
Blue Moon, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Featuring Mike Stern, John Scofield, Mick Goodrick, Leni Stern, Gene Bertoncini, Winard Haper & Leon Parker. CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1949/1952. Used ... $0.99
Includes four trio tracks – just piano, guitar, and bass – plus plenty of solo material. CD
(CONDITION NOTES: booklet and traycard have water damage. Priced accordingly.)
Capitol, 1949/1952. Used ... $1.99
Solo piano numbers from Art Tatum, plus four trio tracks with guitarist Everett Barksdale and Slam Stewart on bass. CD
Art Tatum —
I Got Rhythm – Art Tatum Vol 3 – 1935 to 1944 ... CD Decca/GRP, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... $1.99
Solo piano and small group sessions – tracks include "Battery Bounce", "Deep Purple", "After You've Gone", "Body And Soul", "Tea For Two", and "Honeysuckle Rose". CD
(Out of print and sealed with a penmark through the barcode.)
Art Tatum —
Tea For Two ... CD Black Lion, 1945. Used ... $3.99
Includes 20 tracks with Tiny Grimes on guitar, Ben Webster on tenor, Benny Morton on trombone, Edmond Hall on clarinet, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, and Slam Stewart on bass. CD
(Mid-90's Black Lion pressing, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Honest, 1996. Used ... $1.99 3.99
Martin Taylor on guitar – joined by Chet Atkins on three songs. CD
Linn (Scotland), 1994. Used ... $1.99 3.99
With Marin Taylor and John Goldie on guitar, Dave O'Higgins on saxophone, Alec Dankworth on bass, Jack Emblow on accordion, and James Taylor on drums. CD
(Sticker remnant on barcode.)
Joris Teepe/Mons, 1993. Used ... $2.99
Joris Teepe on bass and Don Braden on tenor sax – with Tom Harrell on trumpet, Cyrus Chestnut on piano, and Carl Allen on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Blue Note, 2007. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Solo piano album. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $1.99
Jacky Terrasson on piano, Lonnie Plaxico and Kenny Davis on bass, Mino Cinelu on percussion, and Cassandra Wilson on vocals. CD
Clark Terry —
Live In Chicago Vol 2 ... CD Monad, 1976. Used ... $4.99
Features Clark Terry on trumpet, Ernie Wilkins on alto and tenor sax, Marty Harris on piano, Victor Sproles on bass, and Ed Saple on drums. CD
(Out of print)
Americana, 2004. Used ... $1.99
Clark Terry on trumpet and flugelhorn with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra. CD
Reference Recordings, 1995. Used ... $5.99
Featuring Clark Terryon trumpet and flugelhorn, and Frank Wess on flute and tenor sax – with Bob Lark and the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble. CD
Private, 1992. Used ... $2.99
With Caetano Veloso, Milton Nascimento, Edu Lobo, Joao Bosco, Elaine Elias, Djavan, Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, and Gilbert Gil. Produced by Oscar Castro-Neves. CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
EmArcy/Gitanes (France), 1991. Used ... $3.99 5.99
Toots Thielemans on harmonica, Shirley Horn on piano, Charles Ables on bass, and Steve Williams on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Knitting Factory, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Kazutoki Umezu on reeds, Tom Cora on cello and electronics, and Samm Bennett on drums, percussion, and sampler. CD
Flying Dutchman/RCA (France), 1969. Used ... $3.99
Wonderful work from Leon Thomas – easily one of his greatest albums ever, and a set that was recorded at the same time he was working with Pharoah Sanders! Thomas really rose to fame on Sanders' classic "The Creator Has A Master Plan" – and this set really takes off from that ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Spirits Known & Unknown ... LP 14.99
Spirits Known & Unknown (with bonus tracks) ... CD 7.99
IAJRC, Late 40s. Used ... $5.99
Includes the songs "Vout Rhythm", "Stormy Mood", "Baggin' The Boogie", "Bee Boogie Boo", "Irresistible You", "Phace", "Don't Drive This Jive Away", "The Hour Of Parting", "Abernathy's Boogie", "Cherokee&qu ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Delmark, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... read more CD
(Punch through booklet.)
Origin, 2012. Used ... $2.99
With Miles Brown on acoustic bass. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Delmark, 2001. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Sir Charles Thompson on piano – with Eric Schneider on saxophone and clarinet, Ed de Haas on bass, and Charles Braugham on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Delmark, 1945/1947. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Features Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, and Leo Parker. CD
Anzic, 2011. Used ... $3.99 5.99
With special guest Jon Hendricks! CD
(Marker over barcode.)
Monterey Jazz Festival, 1958/1972/1974/1977/1980. Used ... $4.99
A handful of different Cal Tjader moments from the Monterey Jazz Festival – a frequent setting for Cal's live talents, given his close proximity as a member of the Bay Area scene! The core material here is from Tjader's 1958 performance – featured here in 5 tracks that include Vince ... read more CD
Soutrane, 2022. Used ... $4.99
Mel Torme —
California Suite ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1957. Used ... $1.99
An insane record – simply insane! Mel Torme wrote the California Suite as a tribute to his home state during the glorious postwar years of growth and boom – and it contains some of the weirdest songs he ever sung! At the base, the work is driven by the same west coast jazz ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp inside the booklet.)
Sea Breeze, 2010. Used ... $4.99
With Davide Logiri on piano. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Sony, 1991. Used ... $1.99
Ross Traut on guitar and Steve Roby on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1989. Used ... $2.99
Ross Traut on guitar and Steve Rodby on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Ozella (Germany), 2005. Used ... $4.99
Recorded live at Dietrich Keuning Haus Dortmund November 11th 2005. CD
(Out of print.)
Electric Bird (Japan), 2004. Used ... $4.99
Hiroshi Kubota on keyboards, Takeshi Hirai on guitar, Mitsuru Sutoh on bass, and Noriaki Kumagai on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
No Label, 2008. Used ... $2.99
Titles include "Mr Barlocrian", "It's Only A Paper Moon", "Quatrosh", "The First Tee", "Lazy Afternoon", and "Dharma John". CD
David Tronzo/Love Slave, 1999. Used ... $3.99
David Tronzo on slide guitar, Peter Epstein on saxophone and JA Granelli on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
N2K, 1997. Used ... $2.99
With Bobby Porcelli on alto sax, Howard Johnson on baritone sax, Ron Carter on bass, and TS Monk on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Boogietime, 2000. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Telarc, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Features Steve Turre, Andre Hayward, Douglas Purviance, Joe Alessi, Robin Eubanks, and Steve Davis on trombones – plus Stephen Scott on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
(Promotional stamp on CD.)
Fantasy, Mid 70s. Used ... $3.99
With Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Cornelle Dupree, Eric Gale, Paul Griffin, Freddie Hubbard, Harvey Mason, Ray Parker Jr, and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $5.99
Great large group genius from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – one of a number of 60s Blue Note albums that have Stan exploring a format that he'd use even more strongly in the 70s! Here, the results are superb – thanks in strong part to the great Duke Pearson, whose growing talents as ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Telarc, 1999. Used ... $2.99 4.99
With Johnny Almeda, Gary Bartz, Ignacio Berroa, Giovanni Hidalgo, Claudio Roditi, Avery Sharpe, Steve Turre, and Dave Valentin. CD
Telarc, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Tracks include "Trane-Like", "Never Let Me Go", "Will You Still Be Mine", "Carriba", and "Never Let Me Go". CD
Impulse, 1997. Used ... $4.99
McCoy Tyner on piano, Greg Mraz on bass, and Al Foster on drums. CD
(Out of print. Small cutout hole through the rear of the case.)
Blue Note, 1967. Used ... $3.99
As pure a distillation of McCoy Tyner's lyrical vision as one could ever hope for – a brilliant early standout session for the pianist as a leader! McCoy is backed up here by the energetic drumming of Elvin Jones – with whom he shares a natural empathy from their many years together ... read more CD
Also available Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 8.99(1999 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note, 1988. Used ... $2.99
A warmly-crafted set of later piano solo material! CD
Milestone, 1988. Used ... $4.99
An uptown sound, recorded downtown at the Blue Note – a bold large ensemble outing from McCoy Tyner, and one that reminds us of that great group he was getting in the 70s! The players here are all super-hip – showing that key Tyner ear for picking sidemen – and the lineup ... read more CD
Greenleaf, 2012. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
A beautiful little record from Matt Ulery – double-length in size, and even more than double in terms of feeling and depth! Matt's a figure on the Chicago scene – and in a way, his music represents the return to arrangements in the city's recent avant jazz world – yet his music ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1998. Used ... $1.99 2.99
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $5.99
An excellent album of spare Latin jazz, played by the legendary leader of the Cuban group Irakere! Chucho Valdes is playing here with a small combo that only features bass, drums, and percussion – plus some additional vocal accompaniment by Mayra Caridad Valdes. But the main focus is on ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Dave Valentin —
Pure Imagination ... CD High Note, 2011. Used ... $3.99
Dave Valentin on flutes, Bill O'Connell on piano, Ruben Rodriguez on bass, Robby Ameen on drums, and Richie Flores on percussion. CD
(Out of print. Booklet and disc have radio call letters written in marker and is priced accccordingly, punch through barcode.)
Mercury, 1958. Used ... $4.99
The title's a bit of a joke – because the record features a batch sidemen from the Count Basie band – Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Freddy Green, Billy Mitchell, Frank Foster, and others – all working with Sarah, but the Count's name is missing, due to contractual obligations! Despite ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available No Count Sarah ... LP 5.99
Roulette/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown (with bonus track) ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954. Used ... $2.99
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1990 pressing.)
Ronnie Scotts, 1977. Used ... $4.99
Sarah Vaughan —
Swingin' Easy ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954/1957. Used ... $1.99
Very nice jazz-oriented material that has Sarah working with Jimmy Jones, one of her best accompanists, or John Malachi, who was in Billy Eckstine's band at the same time Sarah was with the group. All the tracks have nice small combo instrumentation – and Sarah keeps things nice and warm ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1992 pressing.)
Blue Note, 1947. Used ... $2.99
Concord, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Ray Vega on trumpet, flugelhorn and percussion, Bernie Minoso on bass, Wilson "Chembo" Corniel on congas and percussion, Vince Cherico on drums and percussion, Steve Khan on electric and acoustic guitar, Nick Phillips on keyboards, Igor Atalita on piano, Roger Byam on tenor, alto and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Origin, 2022. Used ... $3.99
Enja (Germany), 1993. Used ... $3.99 5.99
Soulfully-blown tenor from Bennie Wallace – a record that really brings out the deepest, most heartfelt tones of his work on saxophone – yet also lets Bennie stretch out into somewhat free, unstructured territory too! The approach is one that Wallace forged right from the start of his ... read more CD
Elektra, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $1.99
Great work from the second chapter of Grover Washington's career – his post-Kudu run over at Elektra Records! The work here's a bit tighter than the Kudu sides, but still pretty great overall – thanks to that key Washington approach to a solo – a sense of space and soul that few ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 80s/1990s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Take Five (Take Another Five)", "Sacred Kind Of Love", "Only For You (Siempre Para Ti Sere)", "Please Send Me Someone To Love", "Strawberry Moon", "Summer Nights", "Heat Index", "Near Exit", "Blu ... read more CD
(Still sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Bouncy soul from Grover Washington – a set that returns to his earlier roots in a space between soulful fusion and R&B! The slinky Washington soprano sax gets plenty of space in this set – blown with those seductive notes that always made Grover one of the most distinctive players ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1992. Used ... $2.99
Features Terell Stafford on trumpet and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Palmetto, 2004. Used ... $1.99 2.99
A wonderful return to form for saxophonist Bobby Watson – one of the best albums we've heard from him in years, and a massive regrouping of his legendary Horizon ensemble! Watson first assembled the group back in the 80s – as a vehicle for the tightly-crafted soul jazz he was writing ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1990. Used ... $1.99
Titles include "Heckle and Jeckle", "Shaw Of Newark", "Long Way Home", "Dreams So Real", "PD On Great Jones Street", and "The Inventor". CD
JVC, 1994. Used ... $4.99
Ernie Watts on saxophone, Arturo Sandoval on trumpet, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Charles Fambrough on acoustic bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Flying Dolphin, 2018. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Ernie Watts on tenor saxophone, Christof Sanger on piano, Rudi Engel on bass, and Heinrich Kobberling on drums. 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.)
Verve, 1959. Used ... $1.99
Beautifully laidback blowing from the great Ben Webster – captured here in perfect late 50s formation, with wonderful rhythm support from the Oscar Peterson Trio! The tunes aren't super-long, but still have a relatively open feel – possibly improvised in the studio, with a mellow but ... read more CD
Also available Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson ... LP 49.99(1997 Verve Master Edition.)
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.)
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.)
Concord, 1994. Used ... $1.99
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
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.)
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
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 Sing Along With Basie ... CD 14.99(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1992. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Features Wallace Roney on trumpet, Bill Pierce on tenor and soprano saxophones, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Ira Coleman on bass. CD
Groove Note, 2005. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Anthony Wilson on guitar, Joe Bagg on Hammond, and Mark Ferber on drums. CD
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!)
Reuben Wilson —
Organ Blues ... CD Jazzateria, 2002. Used ... $4.99
With Bernard "Pretty" Purdie on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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
