Damn wonderful solo work from Chaka Khan – a record that holds onto all the best funky elements of her 70s music with Rufus – but also finds a way to put the lady even more strongly out front! There's maybe a bit more of a clubby vibe here than before, but never in a cheesy or ... read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Roger White —
Bandit Queen ... CD Milan, 1994. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Sean Khan —
Muriel ... CD Far Out (UK), 2015. New Copy ...
$7.9916.99
An insanely wonderful set from Sean Khan – maybe the greatest music he's done since his early classics with the SK Radicals! This album really takes us back to a time when music from London was completely fresh and exciting, and cosmically soulful, too – and Sean's got help from some ... read moreCD
Sean Khan —
Slow Burner ... CD Far Out (UK), 2011. New Copy ...
$7.9916.99
Not a slow burner, but a real cooker – served up here by a sweet London combo with a great mix of spiritual jazz and sweeter soul! Sean Khan leads the group, and plays some mighty sharp-edged alto and soprano sax – and other instrumentation includes Fender Rhodes, bass, and drums ... read moreCD
Steve Khan on guitar, Ron Carter on bass, and Al Foster on drums! Tracks include "Masqualero", "Little Sunflower", "Street Of Dreams", "Mr. Kenyatta", and "Out Of This World". CD
Ustad Salamat Ali Khan & Sharafat Ali Khan —
Voices Of Spheres ... CD X Dot 25, 1997. Used ...
$5.99
The only album we've ever seen from Khemistry – but a heck of a sweet little set, and one that's always been dear to our hearts! The trio features two gals and one guy, all working with a great sing-song approach on the vocals – and a snapping 80s groove on the rhythms! There's a ... read moreCD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Christian Kiefer & Sharron Kraus —
Black Dove ... CD Tompkins Square, 2006. Used ...
$8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Kiefer —
It's OK BU ... CD Stones Throw, New Copy ...
Just Sold Out!
Kiefer's one of those artists that we sometimes forget about, then fall in love all over again when we drop the needle on a record – which is definitely the case this time around, as Kiefer seems to be more on top of his game and focused than ever! As before, there's a mix of piano/keyboards ... read moreCD
With Adam Plack, Shelley Hirsch, Alvin Curran, Mor Thiam, and Malcolm Goldstein. CD
(Out of print.)
Sunny Kim/Vardan Ovsepian/Ben Monder —
Liminal Silence ... CD Earshift (Australia), 2023. Used ...
$7.99
Sunny Kim on voice and live processing, Vardan Ovsepian on piano and keyboards, and Ben Monder on guitar. CD
Frank Kimbrough —
Air ... CD Palmetto, 2007. Used ...
$4.996.99
Solo piano album – titles include "Coming Home On The Hudson", "Wig Wise", and "Jackie-ing", plus the originals "Ca'lina", "The Spins", "Quickening", and "Air". CD
Collects b-sides, alternate takes, plus unissued cuts from Albert King's run at Stax and features Isaac Hayes, Booker T, Steve Cropper, and others! 13 tracks total. CD
An excellent collection of rare work from the legendary BB King – a selection of 25 tracks from the vaults of RPM and Kent Records, 23 of which appear here for the first time ever! Some cuts are alternates, some are different versions of other recordings – and all are pretty darn ... read moreCD
BB King at his late 60s best – working here in the company of producers Johnny Pate and Quincy Jones, and serving up a great blend of blues and soul in the process! The set's less a "best of", than a collection of ABC work that doesn't seem to be on the other full albums of the ... read moreCD
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... read moreCD
If you only know BB King from later years, you'll really be stunned at the sound of this great set from the start of the 60s – a record that's much more R&B than the straighter blues of King's bigger label work – and which has a jumping groove nearly all the way through! The mix of ... read moreCD
A massive collection of music – eight full albums from Evelyn Champagne King, plus bonus tracks as well! King was a hell of a singer who came along at just the right time – as cool and classy enough to have sung jazz in decades before, but with a richness that also really fit the ... read moreCD
A solid overview of RCA material from Evelyn Champagne King – from the disco era hits, catchy club soul, and synth soaked 80s grooves! Evelyn's sound is usually upbeat and catchy, but she's does her thing and more measured and and smoothed out soul numbers, and bass & synth grooves in ... read moreCD
A beautifully understated album from Morgana King – one that has her working with familiar arranger Torrie Zito, but in a style that's a bit more laidback than before! There's a bit of strings on the album, but they really just shade in the sound from the back – leaving plenty of space ... read moreCD
Morgana King —
Wild Is Love ... CD Reprise/Collectors Choice, 1966. Used ...
$11.9914.99
A playfully swinging little set from Morgana King – given the groovy, latenight lounge Reprise sound by producer Jimmy Bowen! This second album for Reprise is a much more extroverted than the quite strong It's A Quiet Thing LP from a year before – with arranger Torrie Zito grooving out ... read moreCD
Great work from one of the undisputed UK maestros of lovers rock during the 80s – producer Neville King, who serves up this totally sweet batch of overlooked gems from the time! The groove is nice and mellow – that fantastic blend of contemporary soul and reggae rhythms that really ... read moreCD
A set that begins with a fantastic solo album from Reg King – the singer best known as the lead vocalist in mod heroes The Action, stepping out here in a very different mode on his own! The record's got a headier vibe than before – songs that are more personal, most penned by King ... read moreCD
Teddi King —
Now In Vogue ... CD Storyville/Muzak (Japan), 1955. Used ...
$6.99
One of a number of great small group sessions done by singer Teddi King for the Storyville label – nicely relaxed, with backing from a septet that features Billy Taylor on piano, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, Nick Travis on trumpet, and Gene Quill on alto! The Storyville approach really brings ... read moreCD
One of those killer records from that 80s moment when Robert Fripp rebooted King Crimson with a lean lineup that had a really fantastic sound – with more guitars and vocals from Adrian Belew, a younger player who really had the same ear as Fripp for unusual sounds from guitars – ... read moreCD
(Case and booklet have have some wear and small stains.)
Includes the songs "Soul Twist", "Twisting Time", "Sack O' Woe", "Wobble Twist", "Irrestible You", "Twisting With The King", "Midnight Blue", "Hot Potato", "Air Raid" and more. CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
King Floyd —
Well Done ... CD Chimneyville/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
$10.9914.99
Wonderful work from King Floyd – post-Stax, post-Atlantic, but still sounding great here – with that undeniable charm that always makes his records sound so great! Floyd's got a way of singing that's deep, but also a bit effervescent too – this crackling sort of energy in the way ... read moreCD
The rarest of three albums that King Pleasure ever recorded – and pretty darn hard to find, too. The set was recorded after King's earlier sides for the Prestige and HiFi jazz labels, but it's in a very similar style, with some wonderful vocalese-ing done in Pleasure's landmark style. He's ... read moreCD
King Richard & The Knights and Others —
Precision ... CD Collectables, Mid 60s. New Copy ...
$4.9912.99
A big look at the scene in Albuquerque in the 60s – one that features core material from King Richard & The Knights, but also includes a fair bit from other combos too! The tracks here nicely expand past the more familiar guitar instrumental sound of the southwest – and although ... read moreCD
(CD case has a small cutout hole.)
King Sporty —
Deep Reggae Roots ... CD Konduko/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ...
$14.9919.99
Forget the reggae in the title, as the album's a Miami funk classic through and through – done with maybe a very slight nod to the sounds of Jamaica, but served up with all those great TK Records styles of the mid 70s! Percussion is string, instrumentation nicely offbeat, and larger ... read moreCD
Cassie Kinoshi —
Gratitude ... CD International Anthem, 2024. New Copy ...
$13.9914.99
A beautiful large concept work from UK saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi – one that features a rich array of players, all folded together in a warmly spiritual sound! There's echoes of some of the other mellow work on the International Anthem label here, but also more of the righteous currents of ... read moreCD
With Bob Burridge and Bryan Lynch on trumpet, Ralph Lalama on saxophone, clarinet and flute, Michael Rabinowitz on basoon and bass clarinet, Douglas Purviance on trombone, Carlton Holmes on keyboards, Chip Jackson on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums. CD
Great double album live set with Roland leading a tight group through a long and varied set of material, all of which showcases the odd goofy sound of his music, and his offbeat approach to more familiar tracks. He talks a bit, makes the odd joke about being blind, and never ceases to amaze with ... read moreCD
One of the greatest contributions made by the 32 Jazz label so far has been the rich amount of classic Roland Kirk material they've released on the market. The best of Kirk's work has been out of print for years, and like the folks at 32 Jazz, we think that's a darn shame – which is why we're ... read moreCD
(Includes original die-cut slipcase. One of the inner trays is missing a few teeth but still holds the disc securely – otherwise in great shape!)
One of Roland Kirk's moodiest albums – and a record that really helped him find a big new audience in the 60s! The approach here is a bit different than some of Kirk's more bombastic jazz albums from previous years – gentle, and almost spiritual at times – thanks to heavy use of ... read moreCD
A beautiful box set, and one that's filled with amazing material by one of our favorite players of all time! Roland Kirk's work for Mercury has always been darn tough to come by on wax, and even though a number of titles have been reissued individually over the years, this box set is still the ... read moreCD
(Out of print and in great shape! Discs, book and slipcase are in fantastic shape!!)
Fantastic stuff! This essential CD brings together two of Roland Kirk's best albums from the mid 60's (and two of his hardest to find on vinyl!) Rip, Rig, & Panic is mindblowing work from Roland Kirk – a record that really pushes the boundaries of his music even farther than some of his ... read moreCD
A hell of a record from the young Roland Kirk – one of his first for Mercury Records, and the start of a great run of genius in the 60s! Kirk is mindblowing here – playing tenor, flute, manzello, and stritch – often at the same time, as pictured on the cover – a mode that's ... read moreCD
A 2 CD set that features two of the more enigmatic Atlantic Records jazz sides from the 70s! Case Of The 3 Sided Dream is a great 70s album by Roland Kirk – one that features him working on a lot of short tracks, in a pretty crazy style! A number of the tracks feature Kirk's uniquely quirky ... read moreCD
(Sealed copy. Mark through slipcover barcode.)
Snorre Kirk —
Top Dog ... CD Stunt (Denmark), 2022. Used ...
$6.99
Snorre Kirk on drums – with Stephen Riley on tenor, Micheal Blicher on alto, Magnus Hjorth on piano, and Anders Fjeldsted on bass. CD
The complete recordings of Bo Kirkland & Ruth Davis – a great west coast duo who should have been huge! The core of the CD is the self titled Bo & Ruth record – a killer album of smooth soul – done with a bit of a southern tinge, and a great indie production approach that ... read moreCD
One of the sharper-edged sessions on the GRP label at the start of the 90s – a self-titled set from keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, who's mostly working here in a stripped-down acoustic mode! The lineup changes a bit from track to track – and in addition to Kenny on keys, the set also ... read moreCD
Lew Kirton —
Just Arrived ... CD Alston/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ...
$18.9923.99
Great work from this oft-overlooked smooth soul singer! Lew Kirton was part of the Miami soul scene that centered around TK Records in Florida – but he has a smooth sexy style that reminds us a lot more of northern modern soul singers – especially the most sophisticated side of the New ... read moreCD
The title here is well-put – as the record marks a second chapter in the career of Danny Kirwan after leaving Fleetwood Mac behind – a set that showcases his vocal work as much as the guitar lines he was known for in that famous group – all with a cool, compressed production style ... read moreCD
2 Eric Kloss albums back to back on a single CD – both under-discovered, and both totally great! Sky Shadows is one of the late 60s killers for Prestige by reedman Kloss – sublime material that was every bit as great as some of the bigger-name work for the label, but never really got ... read moreCD
Great work from one of the most compelling trombonists of the 50s! Jimmy Knepper is probably best known for his excellent work on some of Charles Mingus' best records – but this set from 1957 shows that Knepper was also an extremely capable (if under-recorded) leader in his own right! The ... read moreCD
A pivotal album for Gladys Knight and group – as the record features their super-huge hit "The Midnight Train To Georgia", a landmark track that not only had a catchy pop hook, but which spoke volumes about African-American migration in the postwar years. The track's one of those ... read moreCD
Two great chapters of work from this legendary soul group – one that started out in the late 50s with an R&B vibe, rose to great fame on Motown, then really hit their stride on the material featured on this set! Gladys was always a great singer, but she really seemed to move onto ... read moreCD
Yoichi Kobayashi with Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring —
JJM & The Battle – Live ... CD Monky's (Japan), 2023. New Copy ...
$22.9926.99
A totally fantastic live set from Japanese drummer Yoichi Kobayashi – a musician who's played on the scene for decades, and who has a way of bringing forward all the strengths of those years to his music! The set features appearances from American all-stars, but more on them later – as ... read moreCD
One of the most compelling tributes to Duke Ellington we've ever heard – a performance of his music that really deviates from the sound of the original, yet which also keeps all the complicated spirit of Duke intact! Trumpeter Franz Koglmann is really at the helm of the core groups on the ... read moreCD
Eero Koivistoinen —
For Children ... CD Otava/Svart (Finland), 1970. New Copy ...
$16.9923.99
Wonderfully tripped-out work from Finnish tenor giant Eero Koivistoinen – the first album recorded with his legendary Music Society group, and a strong departure from his straight jazz debut! The group here is expanded from before – with guitar from both Jukka Tolonen and Attilla ... read moreCD
Eero Koivistoinen —
Odysseus ... CD Otava/Svart (Finland), 1969. New Copy ...
$16.9923.99
The first-ever album as a leader from Finnish saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen – an amazing debut that's filled with sharp notes and soaring rhythms! The style here is slightly modern, but also filled with a tremendous sense of soul – a deeply creative vibe that takes off from the hippest ... read moreCD
Very moody work from Polish keyboardist Wladyslaw Komendarek – an unreleased album from 1990, and one that features a whole host of Korg, Casio, and Yamaha Keyboards – all creating a dark soundscape that's very much in keeping with the image on the cover! This isn't playful robot music ... read moreCD
A soul jazz treasure from the LA scene of the early 80s – a fantastic record that we'd rank with the best Strata East sides of the time! The group's led by alto saxophonist Dadisi Komolafe, and features vibes by Ricky Kelly, piano by Eric Tillman, bass by Roberto Miranda, and drums by ... read moreCD
Tight early work from Lee Konitz – recorded on location at the very hospitable Storyville nightclub in Boston – a sweet setting for his angular tones on the alto! The style here is great – cutting lines that are incredibly precise, yet crafted with enough soul to keep them from ... read moreCD
A classic session of cool jazz from the 50s – a majestic meeting of the alto of Lee Konitz and the tenor sax of Warne Marsh! The album's a perfect example of icy modernism at its best – swinging nicely, never too uptight, but with a well-composed approach that really shows the magic of ... read moreCD
(Out of print 1999 Koch pressing.)
Lee Konitz/Michel Petrucciani —
Toot Sweet ... CD Owl (France), 1982. Used ...
$6.99
Lee Konitz on alto sax and Michel Petrucciani on piano. Tracks include "I Hear A Rhapsody", "To Erlinda", "Lover Man", "Ode", and "Lovelee". CD
(Out of print, French Owl pressing sans barcode. Cutout hole in spine.)
A pivotal album from Kool & The Gang – a record that pushes the group past their roots as a funky 45 combo, and into larger, more righteous territory overall! There's some nicely spiritual vibes running through the set – almost as if they borrowed a bit of energy from Earth Wind ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley & Brian Blade —
Perspective ... CD Cowbell (Denmark), 2023. Used ...
$6.99
Benjamin Koppel on alto saxophone, Scott Colley on bass, and Brian Blade on drums. CD
A weird and wonderful lost soundtrack from Polish composer Andrzej Korzynski – done for a movie that was essentially a children's story, but with a great array of unusual sounds and very cool 80s keyboards! The music is very much in par with some of Korzynski's other classics – and ... read moreCD