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Mdou Moctar —
Afrique Victime ... LP 
Matador, 2021. New Copy Gatefold ... $21.99 22.99
It's a bit startling to see a record by Tuareg music legend Mdou Moctar on the indie rock powerhouse Matador Records – but that placement is also a great statement to just how much Moctar's guitar and the whole Tuareg scene has become in recent years! The sound is every bit as sharp as on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Afrique Victime ... CD 14.99
Arthur Lyman —
Totally Taboo – The Complete Taboo Sessions 1958 to 1960 (Taboo Vols 1 & 2) ... CD 
Jasmine (UK), Late 50s. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Fantastic exotica material from Arthur Lyman – initially a percussionist in the group of Martin Denny, but soon to become a hi fi star of his own, thanks to work like this! Lyman handles a nice variety of instruments here – playing vibes, marimba, congas, bongos, and a heck of a lot of ... read more CD
Okute —
Okute ... LP Chulo, 2021. New Copy ... $17.99 18.99
A contemporary Cuban group, but one who fit easily in the long cultural legacy of Havana – as the combo have a way of taking timeless modes and making them come alive again in all new ways – often really stripping things down to their roots, with an intimate, earthy presentation that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mndsgn —
Rare Pleasure (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP Stones Throw, 2021. New Copy Gatefold ... $20.99 21.99
A wonderfully laidback record from Mndsgn, and a set that has him stepping out as a much more fully-formed artist overall – a contemporary soul talent more than just a beatmaker – working here on these tunes that have an easygoing groove, and lots of warm cosmic touches around the edges! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rare Pleasure ... CD 11.99
Mndsgn —
Rare Pleasure ... CD Stones Throw, 2021. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
A wonderfully laidback record from Mndsgn, and a set that has him stepping out as a much more fully-formed artist overall – a contemporary soul talent more than just a beatmaker – working here on these tunes that have an easygoing groove, and lots of warm cosmic touches around the edges! ... read more CD
Also available Rare Pleasure (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP 20.99
Mdou Moctar —
Afrique Victime ... CD Matador, 2021. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
It's a bit startling to see a record by Tuareg music legend Mdou Moctar on the indie rock powerhouse Matador Records – but that placement is also a great statement to just how much Moctar's guitar and the whole Tuareg scene has become in recent years! The sound is every bit as sharp as on ... read more CD
Also available Afrique Victime ... LP 21.99
Willie Jones III —
Fallen Heroes ... CD WJ3, 2021. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Drummer Willie Jones III just keeps on winning us over more and more with each new release – serving up his own music on his own label, and really keeping a strong fire burning throughout! The set begins with a strong drum solo, dedicated to Ndugu Chancler – but right after that, ... read more CD
Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas Soundprints —
Other Worlds ... CD Greenleaf, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
There's a wonderful combination of horns going on here – the trumpet of Dave Douglas and tenor of Joe Lovano – sounding maybe even better on this album than on their previous efforts together! Both artists have this really cascading sense of sound in this setting – notes that ... read more CD
Junior Parker —
Collection ... CD Spectrum (UK), Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ian Carr with Nucleus —
Belladonna ... CD Vertigo/Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
One of the heaviest electric sets from UK trumpeter Ian Carr – and that's really saying a lot, given how much heavy work he cut with his group Nucleus! The sound here is a groundbreaking mix of acoustic horns and keyboards – trumpet from Carr, and a mix of tenor, soprano, alto, and ... read more CD
Kamaal Williams —
Wu Hen (with bonus download) ... LP Black Focus, 2020. New Copy ... $21.99 22.99
Keyboardist Kamaal Williams is light years ahead of his first record here – and that's saying a lot, as that album was already pretty darn far-reaching! The music still has plenty of Fender Rhodes and keyboards, and other jazz elements that include tenor from Quinn Mason – but the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Alostmen —
Kologo ... CD Strut (UK), 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
Really raw work from this Ghanaian group that emerged from jamming on the streets of Accra – a core quartet that mostly features tuned percussion and stringed instruments – used in a highly rhythmic way along with the vocals! The lineup features kologo, goje, gome, dondo, and kpanlogo ... read more CD
Apifera —
Overstand ... LP Stones Throw, 2020. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
A jazz set, but one that's in a very Stones Throw mode – as the music here mixes jazz elements with more contemporary production elements, and blends together the live and programmed in a mighty nice way! The group's a quartet, most of whom have played on other Stones Throw albums – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Awakening —
Hear, Sense & Feel ... CD Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1972. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
An excellent funky fusion group from Chicago – and one of the best ensembles to record for the Black Jazz label! The group's made up of hip Chicago underground players – and includes Ken Chaney on electric piano, Ari Brown on saxes, and Frank Gordon on trumpet – a lineup that ... read more CD
(Remastered.)
Walter Bishop Jr —
Coral Keys ... CD Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1971. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
The keys are coral, and the sound is sublime – one of the greatest albums ever from pianist Walter Bishop Jr, and proof that he can really stretch out, given the right setting! The piano here is all acoustic, but there's an almost-electric vibe to the date – long, open tracks that sway ... read more CD
(Remastered.)
Doug Carn —
Spirit Of The New Land ... CD Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1972. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
Plenty of spirit, and plenty of soul – a 70s classic from organist Doug Carn, and a record that took his instrument, and jazz in general, to a whole new level for the decade! Carn's got this burning, righteous quality on his keys – a vibe that certainly owes something to Larry Young, ... read more CD
(Remastered.)
Alan Braufman —
Fire Still Burns ... CD Valley Of Search, 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
A long-overdue second album from Alan Braufman – maybe not the most familiar name in jazz, but a reed player who gave the world one fantastic album on India Navigation back in the 70s – and who now finally returns as a leader for this equally great second set! Braufman plays alto and ... read more CD
Also available Fire Still Burns ... LP 18.99
Greg Foat —
Symphonie Pacifique ... LP Strut (UK), 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 29.99
One of the most ambitious albums to date from the mighty Greg Foat – a set that's different than some of his more intimate affairs, in that it features key contributions from British jazz giants both young and old – all working with Greg's piano, Fender Rhodes, and vibes in a style that' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Symphonie Pacifique ... CD 11.99
Greg Foat —
Symphonie Pacifique ... CD Strut (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
One of the most ambitious albums to date from the mighty Greg Foat – a set that's different than some of his more intimate affairs, in that it features key contributions from British jazz giants both young and old – all working with Greg's piano, Fender Rhodes, and vibes in a style that' ... read more CD
Also available Symphonie Pacifique ... LP 28.99
Electric Prunes (with David Axelrod) —
Release Of An Oath (maroon & white vinyl pressing) ... LP Reprise/Real Gone, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
The second album done by David Axelrod for The Electric Prunes – and arguably the best! The album's a bit unusual, in that none of the original Prunes were actually working on the session – and instead, Axlerod's almost fully at the helm – putting together the set in a way that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000 – on maroon & white marbled 45 rpm vinyl!)
Robbie Basho —
Songs Of The Great Mystery – The Lost Vanguard Sessions (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP Vanguard/Real Gone, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $38.99 39.99
A never-issued album from the guitar genius Robbie Basho – material recorded at the same Vanguard Records sessions that produced his monumental albums Voice Of The Eagle and Zarthus, and every bit as great as the work that appeared on those records – and as the tracks on Basho's Takoma ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Songs Of The Great Mystery – The Lost Vanguard Sessions ... CD 12.99(Clear vinyl pressing – limited to 1000 copies!)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Sings The Jerome Kern Songbook ... CD Verve, 1963. Used ... $3.99
A later entry in Ella's Songbook series for Verve – but a great one too, thanks to some strong arrangements from Nelson Riddle! Riddle's working here at a level that he brought to his earlier sessions with Frank Sinatra – one that colors in the tunes with just the right amount of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Eddy Senay —
Step By Step ... CD Sussex/Modern Harmonic, 1972. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
The second smoking Sussex album from guitarist Eddie Senay – and arguably even better than the first! The tracks here are all instrumentals – played with a style that's tight, right, and very on the money – mixed with keyboards from Rudy Robinson, who also arranged the numbers on ... read more CD
Various —
Sound Effects Vol 7 – From A Cat's Meow To A Lion's Roar, From A Pistol Shot To A World War ... LP Major, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a number in marker.)
Alan Braufman —
Valley Of Search ... LP India Navigation/Valley Of Search, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 21.98
One of the only albums ever issued by New York reedman Alan Braufman – a player who works here in a setting that really captures the best energy of the loft jazz scene in the 70s – at a time when Braufman was part of a musicians collective on Canal Street that also included David S Ware! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Valley Of Search ( (with bonus tracks) ... CD 13.99
Yardbirds —
Yardbirds (aka Roger The Engineer) ... LP Columbia (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $24.99
If you ever needed a record to convince you that The Yardbirds are pure genius, this one is it! Roger The Engineer captures all that was great about the group at their start – their sharp guitars, their undeniable wit, and that really special way they had of turning their bluesy inspirations ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing on Epic. Cover has some wear & aging and a small stain on the top front.)
Mike Watt —
Ball-Hog Or Tugboat? ... LP Columbia, 1995. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl pressing, includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light wear.)
XTC —
Dear God/Geffen, 1986. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Geffen sleeve.)
Sun Ra —
In Some Far Place – Roma 77 (180 gram pressing with bonus CD) ... LP Strut (UK), 1977. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 29.99
Sun Ra made some really wonderful music in Rome during the year 1977 – heard most famously on his albums for the Horo Records label, and now on this unreleased session from the time! The album features Ra at his straightest, and most soulful – playing piano and other keyboards with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(LP comes with bonus CD of entire album.)
Franck —
Symphony In D Minor – Charles Munch/RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label stereo pressing. Cover has a light stain on the spine.)
Merle Haggard —
Songs For The Mama That Tried ... LP MCA, 1981. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Great work from Merle's years at MCA – with vocals from Bonnie Owens in a few spots – and lead guitar from Roy Nichols - on titles that include "One Day At A Time", "Why Me", "He Walks With Me", "Supper Time", "Where No One Stands Alone" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Jerry Butler —
Jerry Butler! ... LP Pickwick, 1970s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam and light wear.)
Johnny Cash —
Singing Story Teller ... LP Sun, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
West Bruce & Laing —
Why Dontcha ... LP Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Kansas —
Point Of Know Return ... LP Kirshner, 1977. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Foreigner —
Foreigner ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Titles include the huge hits "Feels Like The First Time" and "Cold As Ice" – plus "The Damage Is Done", "Woman Oh Woman", "Long Long Way From Home", and "At War With The World". LP, Vinyl record album
(In the no shadow cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
REO Speedwagon —
You Get What You Play For ... LP Epic, 1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has light wear, a promo stamp, and call letters in marker.)
Various —
Sound Effects Vol 2 ... LP Audio Fidelity, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Dickies —
Killer Klowns From Outer Space ... LP Enigma, 1988. Very Good+ ... $49.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Yardbirds —
Over Under Sideways Down ... LP Epic, 1966. Very Good ... $19.99
Killer early work from this legendary group – with titles that include "Jeff's Boogie", "Lost Woman", "Over Under Sideways Down", "Ever Since The World Began", "Turn Into Earth", "He's Always There", and "Hot House Of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with 1A matrix. Back cover and label on Side 2 have small initials in pen.)
J Geils Band —
Freeze Frame ... LP EMI, 1981. Very Good+ ... $8.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Quiet Riot —
Metal Health ... LP Pasha/CBS, 1983. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Herbie Hancock —
My Point Of View (non RVG pressing) ... CD Blue Note, 1963. Used ... $5.99
Classic Herbie Hancock from the early years – and a great mix of soul jazz and modernist inspiration! The record include a nice groovy "hit" – Herbie's "Blind Man Blind Man" – an obvious follow-up to "Watermelon Man", but still a standout track with ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Genesis —
Abacab ... LP Atlantic, 1981. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover variant D. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl has a small mark that clicks during "Man On The Corner" but otherwise plays fine.)
Wanda Jackson —
Happy Side Of Wanda ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a FREE cutout.)
Gigi Gryce & Donald Byrd —
Jazz Lab (Jubilee) ... CD Jubilee/EMI (Japan), 1957. Used ... $18.99
Groundbreaking work from one of the hippest jazz groups going in the mid 50s – the Donald Byrd/Gigi Gryce Jazz Lab, a wonderful group of players who could play with a tight soul jazz finish, yet also throw in some nice modern jazz touches! Gryce's arrangements and alto work are always a ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
ZZ Top —
Deguello ... LP Warner, 1979. Very Good+ ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Deguello ... CD 3.99(Original pressing, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a small cut at the opening.)
Merchants Of Dream —
Strange Night Voyage ... LP A&M, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo! Cover has some surface wear and aging.)
Dukes Of Stratosphear (aka XTC) —
Psonic Psunspot ... LP Geffen, 1987. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Aerosmith —
Rocks ... LP Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has wear and aging.)
Bennie Green —
Bennie Green With Art Farmer ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... $9.99
A brilliant pairing from the 50s hardbop years at Prestige – the tight trombone of Bennie Green, and the sweet trumpet of Art Farmer – both captured here at an early point when they had plenty of edge! The match is a great one – given the trumpet-like phrasing that often made ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Jefferson Airplane —
Surrealistic Pillow ... LP RCA, 1967. Near Mint- ... $49.99
Early genius from these Bay Area stalwarts – one of the greatest rock records of its time! Surrealistic Pillow is the second Jefferson Airplane album, but they took a number of huge creative leaps in the 8 months or so between their debut record and this one. This one is where they're ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some waviness from moisture.)
Meshell Ndegeocello —
Meshell Ndegeocello Presents The Spirit Music Jamia – Dance Of The Infidel (French pressing) ... CD Universal (France), 2005. Used ... $8.99
An incredible departure for Meshell Ndegeocello – a jazz-based project with a sound that's different than any of her other work! The album shows a depth that we never expected – a richly instrumental mode that's only touched by vocals on a few songs – and which is mostly ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
If Deejay Was Your Trade – The Dreads at King Tubby's 1974 to 1977 ... CD Blood & Fire (UK), Mid/Late 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent selection of DJs riding some of the best rhythms cut at Tubby's in the 70s. Includes Big Joe's "In the Ghetto", I Roy "War & Frition", Tappa Zukie "Jah Is I Guiding Star", Dr. Alimantado "Mash It Up", Jah Stitch "Bury the Barber" and ... read more CD
(Out of print. Please note that the booklet has two tears and is priced accordingly.)
Supertramp —
Breakfast In America ... LP A&M, 1979. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A hell of a record from Supertramp – the set that catapulted them into global stardom after a late 70s run of really great, but overlooked albums! The album is a pure pop masterpiece all the way through – catchy tunes with slightly deeper ideas – a nice sense of striving in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Chick Corea —
Song Of Singing ... CD Blue Note, 1970. Used ... $12.99
A key album in Chick Corea's shift from Latin jazz to arch-modern – recorded with Circle bandmates Dave Holland on bass and Barry Altschul on drums, and done with a free sound that's quite unusual for Blue Note at the time! Chick's out on this one – way out – in that free mode of ... read more CD
(Out of print first CD pressing with a small cutout notch through the spine.)
George Shearing & Cannonball Adderley —
At Newport ... CD Pablo, 1957. Used ... $6.99
On tracks 1 to 5; Cannonball Adderley on alto saxophone, Nat Adderley on trumpet, Junior Mance on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. On tracks 6 to 11; George Shearing on piano, Emil Richards on vibes and percussion, Toots Thieleman on guitar, Al McKibbon bass, and Percy Brice on ... read more CD
Mothers (Frank Zappa) —
Just Another Band From LA ... LP Bizarre, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
A key record in showcasing Frank Zappa's blend of complicated compositions and all-out jamming – that mix of hard rock and serious songwriting that would direct his energy for most of the 70s – yet still pretty darn raw at this point! The album's a live one – with some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original blue label pressing. Cover has light surface wear, a split bottom seam and some edge wear. Vinyl has a press flaw that clicks at the beginning of "Billy The Mountain.")
Kenny Cox —
Introducing Kenny Cox & The Contemporary Jazz Quartet (plus Multidirection) ... CD Blue Note, 1968/1969. Used ... $11.99
An overlooked late 60s treasure on Blue Note – 2 rare albums by Kenny Cox & The Contemporary Jazz Quintet – one of the few new groups to work on the label at the time, and an up-and-coming modern combo from Detroit! The first album's quite unique for a number of reasons – not ... read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Morgana King —
Tender Moments (32 Jazz pressing) ... CD 32 Jazz, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Morgana King —
Every Once In A While – I Just Can't Stop Loving You/32 Jazz, 1991/1992. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Aretha Franklin —
Who's Zoomin Who? ... LP Arista, 1985. Sealed ... $8.99
A huge hit for Aretha Franklin – and a record that brought her famous vocals to a whole new generation of listeners! The sound is definitely different than before – a change from both the deep soul of Atlantic years, and the initial classy approach of her time at Arista – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker! Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Stanley Clarke —
I Wanna Play For You ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
A wickedly funky album from Stanley Clarke – perhaps his most fully-formed album of the Columbia years, and a set that really brings together his jazz and soul styles! There's a definite R&B vibe going on, but it's also one that's still quite heavy on bass work from Stanley – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light wear.)
Luther Vandross —
Any Love ... LP Columbia, 1988. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Lean, clean work from Luther Vandross – an album of gentle grooves and warmly romantic tones – offered up as part of Luther's hit run in the 80s! The sound is quite electric at times, but Vandross' vocals provide enough human warmth to offset the beats and keyboards – and given ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a partially unglued bottom seam, a name in pen on the front and a promo stamp on the back.)
Rolling Stones —
Some Girls ... LP Rolling Stones, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Way more than the disco cash-in some folks thought at the time – and a surprisingly classic set that perfectly sums up the late 70s Stones ethos – and, in a way, the vibe of a changing New York! Titles include "Miss You", "Beast Of Burden", "Shattered", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing with Sterling stamp, in the die-cut cover with original all faces inner sleeve. Cover is in nice shape!)
Frank Sinatra —
Swingin Affair ... LP Capitol, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A Swingin Affair indeed – as the album's one of our favorite ever from Frank's Capitol years! Nelson Riddle shows here that he can be just as great on the uptempo numbers as he is on the ballads – and casts Sinatra's full rich vocals into a great set of older swinging tunes. Frank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK mono pressing.)
Frank Sinatra —
Come Dance With Me ... LP Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Billy May's got Frank nicely swinging on this one – working on a set of older numbers, retuned for the Sinatra sound of 50s Capitol! The band is tight, the sound is right, and Frank steps out nicely on songs that he sung years before in other settings – but quite possibly never so well ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Back cover has some aging.)
Madvillain (Madlib & MF Doom) —
Madvillainy ... CD Stones Throw, 2004. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
A Stones Throw sci-fi masterpiece – one that was destined for greatness from conception, but we're still pretty well blown away by the final product! MC Doom and beatmaster Madlib couldn't be better suited for a collaboration. As much as we've dug the best of Doom's material of the last ... read more CD
Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross & Others —
Wiz – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... LP MCA, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet. Cover has a cut corner.)
If —
If ... LP Capitol, 1970. Very Good+ ... $16.99
One of the greatest jazz rock albums to come out of the British scene at the end of the 60s – a record that's filled with tight changes, bluesy overtones, and some wonderfully choppy moments – all played by a legendary lineup that includes Terry Smith on guitar, John Healing on organ, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear.)
Stevie Wonder —
Fulfillingness' First Finale ... LP Tamla, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
A fantastic 70s classic from Stevie Wonder – part of a great run of records in which he broke completely from his earlier Motown sound – and showed the world that he was one of the true musical visionaries of the decade! The righteous currents of his previous few albums are fully in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fulfillingness' First Finale (Japanese SACD pressing) ... CD 39.99(Cover has some edge wear along the bottom seam.)
Jimmy Smith —
Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? ... LP Verve, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
A real treasure, and a record that may well be our favorite Jimmy Smith album for Verve – a masterful meeting of his smoking Hammond work with some swingingly sophisticated arrangements by Oliver Nelson and Claus Ogerman! Both Nelson and Ogerman bring a fuller spectrum of horn work to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has staining on the edges inside the gatefold.)
Jankowski Singers —
For Night People Only ... LP MPS, 1970. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Moody vocals from the Jankowski Singers – a hip ensemble led by pianist Horst Jankowski, with a floating dreamy sound that's very much in the best MPS easy mode! The tracks on the set are as haunting as the "nightpeople" in the title might imply – harmonic, yet slightly off-ki ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Four Tops —
Keeper Of The Castle ... LP ABC/Dunhill, 1972. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Killer Four Tops material from the early 70s – and a record that proved that they didn't need to be on Motown to still keep churnin' out the hits! The sound is sophisticated, and pushes past the standard format of the group's good-selling records for Motown – hitting a classic AM Radio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Martin Denny —
Exotica Vol 2 ... LP Liberty, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
The second album in Denny's legendary Exotica trilogy – a set of records that provided the extreme definition of the small sub-genre that today has become the stuff of legend! Denny's still working here in his classic format – a small group with heavy piano lines, playful percussion, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono turquoise label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a small discolored spot from sticker removal.)
Bill Cosby —
Silver Throat – Bill Cosby Sings ... LP Warner, 1967. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A weird little record from Bill Cosby – a set that's not as all-out funky as some of his other vocal albums, but still pretty nice overall! The style here is more bluesy than soul-based, but production is still by Fred Smith, of 103rd Street Rhythm Band fame – and the album has a sense ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing.)
BT Express —
Do It (Til You're Satisfied) ... LP Scepter, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $16.99
The monumental debut of BT Express – and an excellent funk album that often gets overlooked by fans of the music because of the band's bigger fame as a disco group! This first record has the combo grooving hard and instrumentally – in the mode of a tight blacksploitation soundtrack, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is in nice shape!)
Michel Magne —
Les Tontons Flingueurs ... LP Le Pop Club (France), 1963. New Copy ... $34.99
Very groovy work from the mighty Michel Magne – an early 60s soundtrack on the French scene, and one that showed that music like this was soon going to rival all the cool changes going on in Italian cinema too! There's a nice blend of jazzy and mod elements going on here – older ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Doc Cheatham —
Mood Indigo – A Memorial ... CD Viper's Nest, 1985. Used ... $6.99
Doc Cheatham and Glenn Zottola on trumpet, George Kelly and Loren Shoenberg on tenor saxophone, Joey Cavaseno and Phil Bodner on clarinet, Richard Wyands and Marty Napolean on piano, Victor Gaskin and Major Holley on bass, and Ronnie Cole and Ray Mosca on drums. CD
Quincy Jones —
Dude ... LP A&M, 1981. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
A super-huge album from Quincy Jones – a record that's almost like Quincy's trying to show the whole younger generation that an older master like himself can still deliver the goods! The set was delivered right after Quincy helped out Michael Jackson on Off The Wall – and while it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dude ... LP 6.99(40th Anniversary pressing!)
Various —
Impulse Records – Music, Message, & The Moment (4LP set) ... LP Impulse, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 4LP ... $119.99 139.99
A stunning collection of work from the legendary Impulse Records catalog – a double-length set that focuses on the most spiritual side of the label! Red, green, and black are often used together as the colors of righteousness – but the orange and black of Impulse has stood strong as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A gorgeous package – a die-cut box set, with fold-out internal artwork, sleeves, and notes!)
New York Disco Orchestra —
Reverie ... CD Artemis/Espacial (Spain), 1978. New Copy ... $16.99
A completely obscure disco session from the New York scene of the 70s, and a great one too – long, well-crafted tracks that clearly draw inspiration from both the work of Salsoul Orchestra and MFSB – and which have a sound that's every bit as great as work from those two famous groups! ... read more CD
Robert Cotter —
Missing You ... LP Tiger Lily/We Want Sounds (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 33.99
An overlooked nugget from the New York scene of the 70s – a set you might not catch as a soul album, given the simple design of the cover – but which stands as the lone calling card of the strong singer Robert Cotter! Cotter's got roots in gospel, which really shows in his strong vocal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Don Cherry —
Summer House Sessions (with bonus CD) ... CD Blank Forms, 1968. New Copy 2CD ... $20.99
Here's a summer house we'd really like to visit on our next vacation – a legendary spot in Sweden, where Don Cherry created freely with some of the hippest players on the local scene in 1968! The tracks here were all recorded for later commercial release, which never ended up happening ... read more CD
Don Cherry's New Researches Ensemble —
Organic Music Theatre Festival De Chateauvallon 1972 ... CD INA/Blank Forms, 1972. New Copy 2CD ... $20.99
An incredible performance from the great Don Cherry – one that's maybe the most perfect summation we've ever heard of his ability to embrace a globe's worth of influences and make them his own! The set was recorded live at a French jazz festival in 1972, and it has a very compelling group ... read more CD
Hugh Masekela —
Live At The Record Plant – February 24, 1974 ... LP Honey Pie, 1974. New Copy 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Hugh Masekela at a really fantastic point in his career – recorded live for a radio broadcast, and working with a freewheeling style that's quite different than both his early and later work! The vibe here is right up there with some of the few longer-form jazz recordings made by Hugh in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
PJ Harvey —
Stories From The City – Stories From The Sea ... LP Island, 2000. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
PJ Harvey at peak power! This one came at a point in her career when she'd hit such stylistically varied high points earlier on, it's hard to imagine what she could've done to surprise long time fans or impress the critics as much as before – and she hits the mark by diverting expectations ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Maze —
Live In New Orleans ... LP Capitol, 1981. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99 26.98
A live album from the mighty Frankie Beverly and Maze – and a set that's every bit as important as their studio classics for Capitol Records! It's always a sign of how huge Frankie Beverly was during the 80s that Capitol let him cut not one, but two double live albums during the early part ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live In New Orleans ... LP 9.99
Pat Thomas & Matana Roberts —
Truth (180 gram pressing) ... LP OTOroku (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $26.99
A fantastic meeting between pianist Pat Thomas and alto saxophonist Matana Roberts – recorded live in London, and showing an amazing sense of sympathy between the two improvisers – even though they're normally separated by the space of an ocean! Thomas has these really dark, moody ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong —
Mack The Knife ... LP Pablo, 1957. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival, with Trummy Young on trombone and vocals, Edmund Hall on clarinet, Billy Kyle on piano, Squire Gersh on bass, and Barrett Deems on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s issue. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Jackson Do Pandeiro —
Forro Do Jackson ... LP Copacabana/Honey Pie, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A great little set from Brazilian percussionist Jackson Do Pandeiro – an album that grooves along on a strong wave of forro – that rootsy genre that burst big on the Brazilian scene of the 50s – tying together folksy roots and modern samba nicely, with lots of heavy percussion and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim) —
Dollar Brand Plays Sphere Jazz ... LP Honey Pie, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
The first-ever trio album from South African piano legend Dollar Brand – a set that hints at a Thelonious Monk influence in the title, but which already has the pianist stepping out in that unusual style that's completely his own! The original tunes on the record are especially nice – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lucas Santtana —
Sem Nostalgia ... LP Mais Um Discos (UK), 2009. New Copy ... $22.99
Another bold leap forward for Lucas Santtana – a Brazilian artist who really blows our mind with each new release! It's been a few years since we last heard from Lucas, but it's clear he's been doing plenty during the time – coming up with fresh new ideas, working on some English-based ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wilson Simonal —
Tem Algo Mais ... LP Odeon/Honey Pie (UK), 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A fantastic early bossa session from Wilson Simonal! His deep soulful voice is in perfect form – and it sounds super next to sweet lilting arrangements by the great Lyrio Panicalli – who uses larger orchestrations to open up that soulful side of Wilson's vocals – the sort that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobbie Gentry —
Delta Sweete (2LP 180 gram deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... LP Capitol, 1968. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 34.99
A sublime album from the great Bobbie Gentry – and maybe her strongest full-length set recorded during the classic Capitol years! The title's "sweete" is a hillbilly play on the word "suite" – and the album definitely works as an extended suite of tracks – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sam Cooke —
Ain't That Good News (180 gram pressing) ... LP RCA/Abkco, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 23.99
Good news galore from the great Sam Cooke – maybe THE album in which he fully shows off his unique contribution to soul music in the 60s – that mix of raw and sweet, easygoing and progressive – a mode that had a huge impact at the time, and went onto become a strong influence for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donna McGhee —
Make It Last Forever ... LP Red Greg/We Want Sounds (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 33.99
A holy grail – and one of the only records ever cut by Donna McGhee, an incredibly soulful club singer who worked with both Patrick Adams and Roy Ayers! This album's her legendary side for the team of Adams and Greg Carmichael – and it's got a sweet and mellow groove that's unlike ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Noble Watts —
Blast Off – 1950s New York Rhythm & Blues Instrumentals ... LP Baton/Flyright (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Great Baton Records singles from Noble "Thin Man" Watts – plus more rare tracks too – titles that include "Easy Going (parts 1 & 2)", "Shakin", "Flap Jack", "The Slide", "The Creep", "Hot Tamales", "Blast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Cool Playing Blues – Chicago Style ... LP Parrot/Relic, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $12.99
A great collection of work from the Chicago indie labels Parrot and Blue Lake – rare material from Jody Williams, Little Papa Joe, LC McKinley, Curtis Jones, St Louis Jimmy, Jo Jo Adams, and Nature Boy Brown. LP, Vinyl record album
Satoshi Ashikawa —
Still Way (Wave Notation 2) ... LP WRWTFWW (Switzerland), 1982. New Copy ... $26.99
A beautiful example of the really special sort of instrumental record that was coming out of Japan in the early 80s – music that's spare and minimal, but quite different than any sort of similar projects from other parts of the globe! Satoshi Ashikawa creates sounds in ways that resonate ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
