An album with a groove as fluid as you might guess from the title – and from the nicely stretched image of Oscar Peterson on the cover! The album's one of the best-remembered from Oscar's years at MPS – a session that's got almost as much soul jazz at the bottom as it does the fluid ... read moreCD
The West Side Story score – but handled here by the great Oscar Peterson Trio – in ways that really push the tunes past their Broadway roots! The approach is tight, soulful, and filled with strong lines from Peterson on piano – plus bass by Ray Brown and drums from Ed Thigpen ... read moreCD
(2000 Japanese pressing. Cover has light wear, insert is not included – priced accordingly.)
Oscar Peterson & Milt Jackson —
Very Tall ... CD Verve, 1961. Used ...
$3.99
Milt Jackson joins the Oscar Peterson Trio – helping the group to hit some great new space with his magical work on vibes! Jackson's got an open, airy feel – an approach that almost lets Peterson punctuate the tunes a bit more with his piano – while the pair get strong rhythmic ... read moreCD
One of those great stripped-down Peterson-plus dates for Pablo Records from the 70s – a session that features Oscar on both piano and organ, working alongside the trumpet of Roy Eldridge! There's no other instrumentation at all, and the sound is completely charming – intimate without ... read moreCD
A live set from the Oscar Peterson Trio – with Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Peterson on piano – plus a little extra help from drummer Bobby Durham. Tracks include "Falling In Love With Love", "Billie's Bounce", and "I Wished On the Moon". CD
A tight trio recording – with Niels Orsted Henning Pedersen on bass and Joe Pass on guitar – recreating the drum-less trio style that Oscar Peterson used in the 50s – but on longer tracks that spin out nicely! Titles include "Chicago Blues", "Blues Etude", ... read moreCD
(Out of print early Japanese pressing.)
Ralph Peterson —
Triangular ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1989. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
A great title for this set – given the very balanced energy of the trio in this collaboration between drummer Ralph Peterson, pianist Geri Allen, and bassist Essiet Okon Essiet! Things move along with an angular bounce at times – and although Peterson's drums get plenty of play in the ... read moreCD
(Out of print, 2013 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
Ralph Peterson —
V ... CD Blue Note, 1989. Used ...
$9.99
One of the boldest artists on the revived Blue Note label in the late 80s – drummer Ralph Peterson, working here with a really great group of younger talents too! The fire of the musicians really hints at all the power they'd unleash in the coming decade – and the group features Steve ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Michel Petrucciani —
Live ... CD Blue Note, 1991. Used ...
$1.99
Michel Petrucciani on piano, Adam Holzman on keyboards, Steve Logan on bass, Abdou M'Boop on percussion, and Victor Jones on drums. CD
(CONDITION NOTE: ex-library copy missing the rear tray card, front inset has a sticker and disc label has some pen.)
All original compositions by the late pianist – with a group on side one that features Gary Peacock on bass and Roy Haynes on drums, plus guest guitar from John Abercrombie on one track – and a group on side two that features Eddie Gomez on bass and Al Foster on drums, with Abercrombie ... read moreCD
Rare work from the German years of bassist Oscar Pettiford – a late 50s stretch when Pettiford got even more freedom to explore his musical vision than in the US! The material here often features Pettiford's bass or cello in the company of some of the best European soloists of the time ... read moreCD
Simon Phillips —
Protocol V ... CD Phantom, 2015. Used ...
$4.996.99
A great mid 70s session from keyboardist Sonny Phillips – very different than his early work! Although Sonny was one of the funky organ players to record for Prestige during the classic jazz funk years, by the time of this recording, he'd emerged as a more spiritual talent, with a looser, ... read moreCD
A beautiful collaboration between vibist Gary Burton and the legendary Argentine tango master Astor Piazzolla – a key US release for Astor in the 80s, and a record that helped bring his talents to a whole new audience! The record's actually one of the most sensitive sides that Piazzolla ever ... read moreCD
Piero Piccioni —
I Magliari ... CD Beat (Italy), 1959. New Copy ...
Just Sold Out!
An excellent jazz soundtrack from Piero Piccioni – captured at a great early point in his film career, when he was still mixing in lots of elements from his work in jazz as well! The style here echoes some of the French jazz soundtracks of the new wave – and the tunes often sport ... (Soundtracks, Jazz)read moreCD
A stunning jazz soundtrack from Piero Piccioni – much more like some of the classic French new wave jazz scores of the late 50s than some of his groovy, mod sounds to come later in the 60s! The instrumentation here is a beautiful mix of piano, bass, vibes, and some occasional stronger horns ... (Soundtracks, Jazz)read moreCD
Lots of jazziness here – including tight piano, snapping snare, and moody vibes – all served up in one of the best early soundtracks we've heard from Piero Piccioni! The core of the record features the original EP release of the film score – some of the most tight, tuneful ... (Soundtracks, Jazz)read moreCD
Picnic —
Picnic ... CD Data/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1985. New Copy Gatefold ...
$12.9915.99
Free jazz, and lots lots more – a lost nugget from an especially creative period in the Dutch scene, headed up by cellist Tristan Honsinger! At some level, the music echoes other improvised work by Honsinger – but at others, it also reflects the criss-crossing of genres and scenes that ... read moreCD
(Beautiful package – with a heavy Japanese-style paper sleeve!)
Tracks include "The Cool Side", "Keep It Smooth", "Club Jazz (Club Mix)", "My Love", "Baby It's Your Turn Now", and "Round Midnight" – 14 tracks in all. CD
The great Italian pianist Enrico Pieranunzi is featured here in three great records! First up is New Lands – a warmly-crafted trio set from Enrio Pieranunzi – a set that still shows his modern tones on the piano, but which also has a sensitivity that really makes things open up overall! ... read moreCD
Enrico Pieranunzi & Bert Van Den Brink —
Daedalus Wings ... CD Timeless/Ultra Vybe/Solid (Japan), 1999. Used ...
$9.9911.99
Enrico Pieranunzi and Bert Van Den Brink on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Enrico Pieranunzi & Paul Motion —
Flux & Change ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1995. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Enrico Pieranunzi on piano and Paul Motion on drums. CD
Billy Pierce on tenor sax, Donald Brown on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Billy Drummond on drums. CD
(Japanese pressing.)
Dave Pietro —
Talisman ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2024. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
A set that's brimming with original compositions from Dave Pietro – fresh tunes that are as strong as his own work as a leader on alto, and which share a similar balance of sound! Dave's got an ear for his horn that opens up some of the lighter, leaner sounds of the alto – yet he also ... read moreCD
Dave Pike/Charles McPherson —
Bluebird ... CD Timeless (Netherlands), 1988. Used ...
$11.99
Beautiful work from one of our favorite vibes players – a return to basic hardbop from Dave Pike, recorded in conjunction with soulful altoist Charles McPherson! Given the title, and the tunes, the set's ostensibly a tribute to Charlie Parker – but the tunes themselves are played in ... read moreCD
Features Geri Allen on piano and Hammond organ, Charnett Moffett on double bass, Ronnie Burrage on drums and percussion, and DJ Pogo on the turntables. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
John Pisano joined by Gene Bertoncini, Dori Caymmi, Joe Diorio, Ted Greene, Lee Ritenour, and Phil Upchurch. CD
(Out of print, still sealed!)
Guido Pistocchi —
Spring Time ... CD Deja Vu (Italy), 2010. Used ...
$9.99
A killer set from Italian trumpeter Guido Pistocchi – and one with a very specific old school vibe as well! Pistocchi's going for a 50s California jazz approach here, but one that's also focused on the contributions of Italian-American players Conte Candoli and Tony Fruscella – both of ... read moreCD
A very cool little album from Placebo – arguably the group's most soulful session ever, and one that draws heavily from American funky jazz at the start of the 70s! The grooves are nice and tight, and keyboards are focused on the most soulful sort of riffs – not nearly as tripped out ... read moreCD
Seminal sounds from Placebo – one of the hippest electric groups going on the European scene of the early 70s, thanks to some great keyboards and electronics from the legendary Marc Moulin! Placebo's sound here is a unique approach to funky jazz – one that certainly draws from the ... read moreCD
Lonnie Plaxico —
Melange ... CD Blue Note, 2001. Used ...
$1.99
Lonnie Plaxico on bass, Lionel Cordew on drums, Jeffrey Haynes on percussion, Helen Sung & George Colligan on piano & keyboards, Marcus Strickland & Tim Ries on tenor saxophone & Jeremy Pelt & Lew Soloff on trumpet. CD
Fantastic jazz funk by one of the best bands in the genre! This is probably Pleasure's most sought-after album, and it includes the classic breakbeat cut "Bouncy Lady", which begins with a nice hard drumbreak, and ends the same way! The record has a tight, smooth, soulful feel – ... (Soul, Jazz)read moreCD
Spiritual sounds from reedman James Plunky Branch of Oneness Of JuJu fame! Songs include "Guide My Feet, Lord", "Just As I Am", "I Have Come Too Far", "Steal Away", "My Soul Has Been Anchored", and "Sweet Holy Spirit". CD
PNY Quintet (Swell/Brown/Edelin/Betsch/Giron) —
Over The Wall ... CD Rogue Art (France), 2024. New Copy ...
$15.9917.99
A record with a very deep sound – maybe what you'd guess from the richness of the trombone work of Steve Swell, which is also echoed here by the bass of Peter Giron and drums of John Betsch – both of whom make for a very solid bottom to the set! The music is improvised, but this ... read moreCD
A stone classic from New Orleans reedman Pony Poindexter – a set that's steeped in tradition, but also has a groovy feel too – and a date that features Pony on both alto and soprano sax! The latter instrument is especially nice, played with echoes of earlier Crescent City modes, but ... read moreCD
(Out of print 1999 CD pressing.)
Roman Pokorny —
Cab To Cotton Club ... CD My Records (Czech Republic), 2018. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Roman Pokorny on guitar, Brian Charrette on organ and Daniel Soltis on drums. CD
With Peter Washington, Sammy Figueroa, Eddie Gladden, Greg Bandy, Roger Humphries, Victor Jones, Winard Harper, Bill Saxton, John Patton, Lonnie Smith, Lawrence Killian, Benny Green, Mark Soskin, Geary Moore, Houston Person & James Anderson. CD
(Ex-radio copy with call letters on disc and spine and writing on cover. Mark through barcode.)
Includes the songs "Cantaloupe Island", "Contact", "Pebble Beach Walk", "California", "The Loner", "Soul Summit", "Eighty-One", "Twenty Small Cigars", "How Would You Like To Have A Head Like That", "King ... read moreCD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
A trio of Columbia Records sets from Jean-Luc Ponty – served up here in a single package! First up is Gift Of Time – a set that really shows him embracing keyboards much more than at the start of his career – even though he also still turns in plenty of great jazzy sounds on ... read moreCD
Trippy electric fusion from the west coast – a record that features Ponty, who was working with Zappa at the time, playing a set of electric jazz takes on Zappa tunes – with lots of added help from George Duke, who was also working with Zappa too! The set's almost a "birth of ... read moreCD
A nice little record – way different than Ponty's overblown sides from the 70s, and cut at a time when he was hanging out with George Duke and Frank Zappa! The record is a live session recorded at the hip Donte's nightclub in Hollywood at the end of the 60s – but not issued until a ... read moreCD
A stone cooker – and one of the best versions of Porgy & Bess recorded in a jazz format! It's a slightly-forgotten fact that at the time of the big late 50s film version of Porgy & Bess, there was a bit of trouble with the soundtrack – so the market was flooded with other ... read moreCD
A trio of albums from this great tenorist! First up is Beboppin, from Ferdinand Povel – a tenorist who may not be one of the bigger stars on the European scene, but one who always finds a way to serve up something special! Povel's got a nice edge in his horn at times – a mode that's ... read moreCD
One of the first-ever full length collections of work from bop piano legend Bud Powell – a record with a seminal Blue Note cover image, and the well-earned "Amazing" in the title! Powell's in great form throughout – very much at that restless, effortless best of his early ... read moreCD
Rare Swedish material from the bop piano genius – recorded at the famous Golden Circle club, with work from Torbjorn Hultcrantz on bass and Sune Spangberg on drums – helping Bud stretch out on some nice long tracks! Includes a rare vocal performance from Powell on the tune "This ... read moreCD
Wonderful late work from pianist Bud Powell – recorded in France, where Bud seemed to do all of his best recordings in the early 60s! The setting is a trio – with Art Taylor on drums and Michel Gaudry on bass – but as always in such a mode, Powell has a way of opening the tunes ... read moreCD
(Out of print, original Black Lion CD pressing with a cutout through the case spine.)
The moods of Bud Powell are some plenty darn ones – corners of sound that few other players had explored at this point in time – served up here especially well in the album's gentler numbers, which almost seem like evil doppelgangers to some of the more rote cocktail piano of the 50s! ... read moreCD
A wealth of classic work from Bud Powell – his complete recordings for both the Blue Note and Roost label – served up in a mighty 4CD set! The package begins with early 78rpm sides from the late 40s, then moves into material from full albums in the 50s – and ends with one track ... read moreCD
A fantastic collection that has the pianist working in variety of small group settings. Notable sidemen include Curly Russell, George Duvivier, Lloyd Trotman, Percy Heath and Ray Brown on bass; Art Blakey, Art Taylor, Buddy Rich, Kenny Clarke, Max Roach and Osie Johnson on drums. CD
(Cover has some edge wear and a few tiny peeled spots on the front.)
Interesting sides from Bud Powell – billed on the front as "his first new recordings since 1958", which isn't really the case, since he did cut some work while living in Paris. And even more interesting, the liner notes describe Powell as "back on the US jazz scene, cured of ... read moreCD
Small group material from the 50s – most of which was initially issued on 10" albums! Features Powell on piano with Skeeter Best on guitar, Ruby Braff and Buck Clayton on trumpets, and Henderson Chambers on trombone. CD
A stunner of a set from Ken Vandermark & co as Powerhouse Sound – a riveting 2CD batch of rhythmic juxtaposition inspired by dub, sound collage production, and free rock caterwauling – done with a pair of line-ups in both Oslo and Chicago! The Oslo group is heavy with bass and ... read moreCD
Dan Pratt on tenor and alto sax, Mike Eckroth on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums. CD
Tom Prehn —
Axiom 1 & 2 ... CD Sonet/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1963. New Copy Gatefold ...
$12.9915.99
One of the rarest free jazz albums of the European 60s scene – a set that was originally intended for release by Sonet Records, pressed up in test records for the musicians, then denied release because they felt that they'd already moved past the performance! Yet in the space of over 50 ... read moreCD
(Beautiful package – with a heavy Japanese-style paper sleeve!)
Preservation Hall Jazz Band —
So It Is ... CD Legacy, 2017. Used ...
$3.99
Includes the songs "So It Is", "Santiago", "Innocence", "La Malanga", "Convergence", "One Hundred Fires",and "Mad". CD
Featuring Joel Press on tenor saxophone & soprano saxophone, Jeremy Allen on bass, Kyle Aho on piano and Richie Barshay on drums. CD
Prestige Blues Swingers (Art Farmer, Pepper Adams, & Others) —
Outskirts Of Town ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Despite what you might guess from the title, the record's not a blues-based one – but a great little blowing session from an all-star array of players! It's our guess that Prestige chose to use the word "blues" in the title because "soul jazz" had yet to come into ... read moreCD
(Early 90s OJC pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Featuring Al Hendrickson on guitar, Red Mitchell and Carson Smith on bass, and Irv Cotter and Shelly Manne on drums. CD
Andre Previn, Joe Pass & Ray Brown —
After Hours ... CD Telarc, 1989. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Features Andre Previn at the piano, Joe Pass on guitar, and Ray Brown on bass. Tracks include "Limehouse Blues", "What Am I Here For", "Cotton Tail", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" and "I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good". CD
A very unique session that features the often-modern tenor sax of Lucky Thompson in the company of bluesman Sammy Price, who plays piano and sings on a number of the tracks on the record. Amazingly, Thompson's raspy tenor tone is a perfect fit with the style of the recording – laying down ... read moreCD
All of Prima's sides for Capitol from the late 50s and early 60s, plus wife and colleague Keely Smith and band leader Sam Butera's solo work from the era in an incredible 8 CD box! We often think of Louis as kinda of a loungey, Vegas cool cat, but what is so awesome about the material you'll find ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
(Out of print and in great shape!)
Prime Element (Carlos Franzetti) —
Alborada ... CD Trova/Kindred Spirits (Netherlands), 1976. New Copy ...
$7.9918.99
An early gem from keyboardist Carlos Franzetti – a mid 70s session done with a really ambitious sound, and easily one of Franzetti's most righteous recordings ever! At the time of the set, Carlos was fresh on the New York scene from years in his native Argentina – but he's working here ... read moreCD
Rare work from two albums by Prince Lasha – the spiritual reed player who cut some incredible work in the 60s with Sonny Simmons! First up on the set is the Inside Story album – a session recorded in 1965, featuring Lasha on flute and alto, in a quartet with Herbie Hancock, Cecil McBee ... read moreCD
(Out of print, 2001 Enja pressing – both albums on a single CD!)
An incredible pairing of two important 60s talents – magnificent vocals from Arthur Prysock, and some of the best backings he ever received – thanks to Basie! CD adds in three more tracks – originally done for Old Town Records! (Vocalists, Jazz)CD
At last! The work of this hard blowin' Chicago sax player's always been tough to get, but now this great comp by AVI pulls together 24 tracks of his best R&B sax work. Loads of great stuff, including "Tea Bird", "Fruit Boots", "Zip", "Red Speaks", " ... read moreCD
Dudu Pukwana, Misha Mengelberg, & Han Bennink —
Yi Yole ... CD ICP/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1978. New Copy Gatefold ...
$12.9915.00
A fantastic slice of sound from the legendary Dudu Pukwana – not his work with the famous Blue Notes combo, nor his globally-styled projects – but instead this searing free jazz date cut for the ICP label with Misha Mengelberg on piano and Hank Bennink on drums, clarinet, viola, and ... read moreCD
Don Pullen & The African Brazilian Connection —
Kele Mou Bana ... CD Blue Note, 1991. Used ...
$4.99
Features Carlos Ward on alto and flute, Nilson Matta on bass, and both Mor Thiam and Guilherme Franco on percussion! CD
(Spine has a thin cutout notch.)
Don Pullen/Chico Freeman —
Warriors ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1978. Used ...
$8.99
Bold sounds from this hip quartet of American players – working here on an early session for the Black Saint label, in a recording that's got a really great sense of focus! The album's dominated by the two-part track "Warriors Dance" – a number that builds beautifully on ... read moreCD
Bernard Purdie takes a trip down 40 years of soul jazz history – starting with late 50s jazz experiments by Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, and others – and working his way up through 60s soul and 70s funk! The set's got a slightly polished feel, but still plenty of nice moments ... read moreCD
2 funky classics from the legendary Pretty Purdie! Purdie Good is Bernard Purdie's first album as a leader for Prestige – cut right after he'd hipped up plenty of other sessions for the label with his famous funky drums! The groove here is very much in the best Prestige jazz funk mode of ... read moreCD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Bernard Purdie —
Purdie Good/Shaft ... CD Prestige/BGP (UK), 1971/1972. New Copy ...
$11.9914.99
2 funky classics from the legendary Pretty Purdie! Purdie Good is Bernard Purdie's first album as a leader for Prestige – cut right after he'd hipped up plenty of other sessions for the label with his famous funky drums! The groove here is very much in the best Prestige jazz funk mode of ... read moreCD
Bernard Purdie & Friends —
Cool Down ... CD Sugar Road, 2018. New Copy ...
$10.9911.98
Legendary drummer Bernard Purdie has left a huge legacy of music behind him – and here he adds to that legacy in a new small combo set – one that features core work from members of New Mastersounds and Pimps Of Joytime – and which also features Ivan Neville on keyboards, and Cyril ... read moreCD
Massive work from one of the funkiest drummers of all time – the legendary Bernard Pretty Purdie, stepping out here in a batch of instrumentals that may well be his greatest album ever! Bernard's drums are right up front in the mix – leading off all tunes with a full, funky, echoey ... read moreCD
Pyramid Trio (Roy Campbell/William Parker/Zen Matsuura) —
Visitation Of Spirits ... CD No Business (Lithuania), 1985. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
Never-issued work from this amazing group – a live performance recorded near Boston, and one that shows just how much players like Roy Campbell were helping to introduce more spiritual energy to the avant scene after the 70s! Roy blows trumpet, flugelhorn, and flute here – working on ... read moreCD
Quarter Past —
Boom Pah ... CD JeJune (Norway), 2006. Used ...
$6.99
Dag Stiberg on alto sax, Helge Jorgensen on piano, Carl F. Gjerdrum on bass, and Kyrre Tromm Lindvig on drums. CD
(Booklet has a light crease and some age spots.)
Ike Quebec —
Ballads ... CD Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ...
$1.99
Notable sidemen include Sonny Clark, Milt Hinton, Art Blakey, Grant Green, Sonny Clark, and Freddie Roach. CD