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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
First Flight To Tokyo – The Lost 1961 Recordings ... CD Blue Note, 1961. New Copy 2CD ... $23.99 24.99
Hardbop godfather Art Blakey cut some fantastic work in the studio with his Jazz Messengers group – but in a live setting, the group sometimes sound even more amazing than on record – and that's definitely the case with this unreleased live date from the early 60s! Art has a really ... read more CD
(Comes with a huge booklet of notes – over 50 pages, and filled with great images too!)
Melissa Aldana —
Echoes Of The Inner Prophet ... CD Blue Note, 2024. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
The tenor of Melissa Aldana fits right in here with the contemporary sound of Blue Note – especially given that labelmate Lage Lund is on guitar, and has a way of folding together all the tones from his strings very nicely next to the sharper edges of Aldana's tenor! The set begins with a ... read more CD
Also available Echoes Of The Inner Prophet ... LP 24.99
Julian Lage —
Speak To Me ... CD Blue Note, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Guitarist Julian Lage is working here with a slightly expanded group, yet still comes across with a sound that's as warm and intimate as some of his previous material! The core trio with Jorge Roeder on bass and Dave Kings on drums is expanded with the addition of Levon Henry on saxes, Patrick ... read more CD
Also available Speak To Me (180 gram bone vinyl pressing) ... LP 39.99
Speak To Me (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis —
Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis ... CD Impulse, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Tenorist James Brandon Lewis is easily one of the most important voices on his instrument in recent years – and also one of the most versatile too, as is shown in this project with the guitar-driven group The Messthetics! Two of the group's members hail from legendary punk band Fugazi, but ... read more CD
Charles Lloyd —
Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow ... CD Blue Note, 2024. New Copy 2CDs ... $17.99 19.99
Late life brilliance from the legendary Charles Lloyd – a reed player who seems to have given the world more great music in the past 20 years than he had in the previous 60s! Lloyd keeps on moving forward with all these new ideas and fresh conceptions – and here, he blows tenor, alto, ... read more CD
Also available Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow ... LP 36.99
Les McCann —
Never A Dull Moment – Live From Coast To Coast 1966 to 1967 (3CD set) ... CD Resonance, Mid 60s. New Copy 3CDs ... $24.99 29.99
Unreleased live work from Les McCann – recorded at a time when the soulful giant was really breaking it up in clubs around the country, and just about to unleash a whole new righteous side of his talents! The tracks here resonate strongly with some of the earlier Pacific Jazz live work that ... read more CD
Also available Never A Dull Moment – Live From Coast To Coast 1966 to 1967 (180 gram pressing) ... LP 75.99
Joel Ross —
Nublues ... CD Blue Note, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
The music of vibist Joel Ross just keeps getting better and better with each new release – and on this set, he showcases a strong balance of sounds – really able to push the edges at some points, while also managing a soulful swing at others too! There's some key work on the album from ... read more CD
Also available Nublues (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Cal Tjader —
Catch The Groove – Live At The Penthouse 1963 to 1967 ... CD Jazz Detective, Mid 60s. New Copy 2CDs ... $22.99 24.99
Very cool work from vibist Cal Tjader – sounds that are different than some of the larger arrangements and concepts of his Verve Records albums of the mid 60s, and material that appears here for the first time ever! The set features a range of appearances that Tjader made on radio in Seattle ... read more CD
Also available Catch The Groove – Live At The Penthouse 1963 to 1967 (180 gram pressing) ... LP 72.99(Includes booklet!)
Ennio Morricone —
Morricone Segreto Songbook 1962 to 1973 ... CD Sugar/Decca, 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
A cool collection of vocal songs from the world of soundtrack maestro Ennio Morricone – many of which are more unusual than some of his bigger themes, and brought together here as a great addition to the Segreto series! The work runs from the early 60s to the early 70s – and the ... read more CD
Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, & Others —
Hot House – The Complete Jazz At Massey Hall Recordings ... CD Debut/Craft, 1953. New Copy 2CDs ... $22.99 24.99
The complete presentation of a legendary live performance, and one that's often billed as a high moment in the history of bebop – a special concert-only group that brings together five key bop heavyweights – Charlie Parker on alto, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Bud Powell on piano, ... read more CD
Also available Hot House – The Complete Jazz At Massey Hall Recordings (180 gram pressing – 3LP set) ... LP 89.99
Eric Krasno & Stanton Moore —
Krasno/Concord, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A heady set from these two longtime funk legends – Eric Krasno on guitar and Stanton Moore on drums – working in a tight trio that also features Eric Finland on Hammond, Wurlitzer, and Mellotron – all in a sharply soulful groove that definitely lives up to the legacy of both ... read more CD
Also available Krasno/
Jeff Bradshaw —
20 ... CD Virgin, 2023. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
One of the most soul-based records we've ever heard from trombonist Jeff Bradshaw, and one of the best as well – a rock-solid set that really draws on all his many years of making music, and one that's put together with that effortless blend of jazz and soul that makes Bradshaw so unique! At ... read more CD
Sonny Rollins —
Go West – The Contemporary Records Albums (Way Out West/Contemporary/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy ... $24.99 29.99
Two classic albums from the great Sonny Rollins – both made during some time on the LA scene of the late 50s, and matched here with a more obscure third album that issued alternate sides from the sessions! First up is the classic Way Out West – a set that brings the east coast tenor of ... read more CD
(A great package – with new mastering, and a big booklet of notes!)
Samara Joy —
Linger Awhile ... CD Verve, 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Samara Joy is a rare jazz singer – the sort who manages to have ties to the past, but also really bring so much of her own spirit to the music – not subtle inflections on the tunes, but instead this really personal style that has her absorbing older tracks and turning them into ... read more CD
Also available Linger Awhile ... LP 23.99
Linger Awhile ... LP 18.99
Charles Mingus —
Noddin Ya Head – The Lost Album From Ronnie Scott's (3CD set) ... CD Resonance, 1972. New Copy 3CD ... $27.99 29.99
Fantastic lost work from Charles Mingus, from a very under-recorded time in his life – the same period in which he gave the world the seminal album Let My Children Hear Music! The setting's a live one – and as on some of Mingus' superb 60s concert sessions, there's a force and fire ... read more CD
Azymuth —
Cascades/Milestone, 1982/1983. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
Sublimely soulful work from Azymuth – 2 albums back to back on a single CD! Cascades is fantastic fusion from a group who just couldn't miss during these early 80s California years! The sound here is smooth, but never slick – always a little offbeat, and quite different from more ... read more CD
Pharoah Sanders —
Karma ... CD Impulse, 1969. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
Quite possibly the best-remembered album from Pharoah Sanders' legendary run at Impulse Records – a set that crossed over big, and sold to countless folks who might not have bought a jazz album this hip otherwise! The record was Sanders' first in the wake of Coltrane's passing – and it' ... read more CD
Also available Karma (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Prince —
Emancipation (3CD set) (CLEAN VERSION) ... CD NPG, 1996. Used 3 CDs ... $3.99
... CD
Also available Emancipation (3CD set) ... CD 4.99(CLEAN version.)
Deep Banana Blackout —
Rowdy Duty ... CD Artkin Touchya, 1998. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Urbie Green —
Blues & Other Shades Of Green (plus bonus tracks) ... CD ABC/Jazz Beat (Spain), Mid 50s. Used ... $8.99
An assortment of work from the team of Urbie Green and Jimmy Raney – two players who rarely worked together in such small group settings! First up is the full ABC album Blues & Other Shades Of Green – one of the most obscure small group sessions by trombonist Green – a heck ... read more CD
(2007 digipak pressing, cover has some wear.)
Screaming Trees —
Dust ... CD Sony, 1996. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Dorothy Love Coates —
Best Of Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes Vols 1 & 2 ... CD Specialty, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(CRC pressing.)
Act One (Act 1) —
Act One (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Spring/Southbound (UK), 1974. Used ... $4.99
An obscure soul group, but a great one – equally at home with a fragile harmony tune as they were with more uptempo groovers for the dancefloor! This one and only album from Act One is a perfect illustration of the best two sides of the east coast indie soul scene of the early 70s – ... read more CD
Charlie Haden —
Rambling Boy ... CD Decca, 2008. Used ... $3.99
Charlie Haden on bass joined by Bela Fleck on banjo, Jerry Douglas on dobro, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Russ Barenberg on guitar and mandolin, Bryan Sutton, John Leventhal, and Pat Metheny on guitar, Buddy Greene on harmonica, Sam Bush on mandolin, Buck White on piano, Elvis Costello, Jack Black, ... read more CD
Rolling Stones —
Jump Back – The Best Of The Rolling Stones 1971 to 1993 ... CD Virgin, 1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Start Me Up", "Brown Sugar", "Harlem Shuffle", "It's Only Rock N' Roll", "Mixed Emotions", "Angie", "Tumbling Dice", "Fool To Cry", "Rock And A Hard Place", "Miss You", "Hot ... read more CD
Various —
People Take Warning – Murder Ballads & Songs Of Disaster 1913 to 1938 (3CD set) ... CD Tompkins Square, 1910s/1920s/1930s. Used 3CD ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing music from the depths of the Great Depression, but it's hardly a downer – this is a deeply felt collection of tunes by black & white singers and combos of the 20s & 30s that's cathartic, emotional, and a complete treasure trove! The songs are full of brutal beauty, tragedy, ... read more CD
(Trifold cardboard sleeve edition of the heavy-duty box set on Tompkins Square – pared down artwork, but containing all the great music and a nice booklet, with an intro by a clearly indebted Tom Waits, plus notes on the individual tracks.)
Archie Shepp & Horace Parlan —
Goin' Home ... CD Steeplechase, 1977. Used ... $11.99
Sublime overseas work from these two legendary musicians – both players from different scenes in the US, and who never would have crossed paths back in the day – but who really sparkle here with a sense of brilliance that brings out the best in both artists! There's no other ... read more CD
Also available Goin' Home (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99
Miles Davis —
Out Of The Blue (10CD box set) ... CD Membran (Germany), Late 40s/1950s. Used 10 CDs ... $19.99
Light on details but with over 150 tracks spread across 10 discs. CD
(Out of print.)
Bireli Lagrene —
Foreign Affairs ... CD Blue Note, 1988. Used ... $6.99
Bireli Lagrene on guitar, Koono on keyboards, Jeff Andrews on bass, Dennis Chambers on drums, and Cafe on percussion. CD
(Tray card has a cutout notch.)
Frank Zappa —
Hot Rats ... CD Ryko, 1969. Used ... $5.99
One of those records that should be an insane dark mess, given the look of the cover – but which turns out to be a surprisingly well put-together effort all the way through! Zappa does a great job of hiding behind his hair here – never acting with the pomp that a pop genius like him ... read more CD
(Manufactured in Japan.)
Cab Calloway —
Are You Hep To The Jive? ... CD Columbia/Sony, Late 30s/1940s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Hey Now, Hey Now", "Are You All Reet?", "Hep Cat's Love Song", "Papa's In Bed With His Britches On", "Chant Of The Jungle", "I Want To Rock", "Boog It', and "Minnie The Moocher" – 22 tracks total. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Olatunji —
Drums Of Passion ... CD Columbia, 1960. Used ... $2.99
A classic session of pounding percussion – quite possibly the most successful entry into this earthy genre that hit the recording scene at the end of the 50s! Babatunde Olatunji is joined here by a great assemblage of players – including Montego Joe and Baba Hawthorne Bey on percussion ... read more CD
Mark Murphy —
Songbook ... CD 32 Jazz, 1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Undisputed Truth —
Undisputed Truth – The Collection ... CD Motown/Spectrum (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $8.99
A great overview of one of Motown's hippest soul groups! The Undisputed Truth were the brainchild of Norman Whitfield – and the group were the perfect platform for the "right on" soul that Whitfield was starting to craft in Detroit at the end of the 60s. Whitfield mixed the group's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Horace Silver —
Further Explorations ... CD Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $5.99
One of the most fantastic Horace Silver albums from the 50s – a set of complicated tunes that really lives up to its "further explorations" title! The session's a perfect example of the way that Silver was mixing hard bop sensibilities with more exotic styles of arranging in the ... read more CD
Also available Further Explorations (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99(1997 Connoisseur pressing.)
Bill Frisell —
Good Dog Happy Man ... CD Nonesuch, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Bill Frisell on guitar, loops and music boxes, Ry Cooder on electric guitar, Greg Leisz on pedal steel guitar, dobro, lap steel guitar, Weissenborn guitar, National guitar, and mandolin, Wayne Horvitz on piano and sampler, Viktor Krauss on bass, and Jim Keltner on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print, penmark through slipcover barcode.)
Mark Murphy —
Some Time Ago ... CD High Note, 2000. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Roots —
Illadelph Halflife ... CD Geffen, 1996. Used ... $3.99
The second major label set from The Roots, and what many consider their first and definitely not their last) irrefutable classic! We could make the case for the debut Do You Want More? as a bonafide classic, too, but this is certainly the tone certainly the one that cemented their status and one ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims —
From A to Z & Beyond ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1956. Used ... $4.99
A twin-tenor classic from the team of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims – one of the duo's best-remembered albums from their 50s years at RCA – and a perfect blend of their talent for individual improvisation and unified ensemble energy! The album boasts 2 different groups – one with Hank ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cameo —
Best Of Cameo ... CD Mercury, Late 70s. Used ... $1.99
Includes the songs "Word Up", "Single Life", "Candy", "Shake Your Pants", "Rigor Mortis", "Attack Me With Your Love", "Talkin' Out The Side Of Your Neck", "Sparkle", "Back And Forth (Non-LP Version)", "Fli ... read more CD
David Murray & Gwo-Ka Masters Feat Pharoah Sanders —
Gwotet ... CD Justin Time, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rich tapestry of Afro-Caribbean rhythms – and one of the most compelling albums we've heard in years from David Murray! The set features an expanded group of percussionists, vocalists, and other instrumentalists – fronted by lead solo stars David Murray and Pharoah Sanders – ... read more CD
Roy Ayers —
Stoned Soul Picnic (32 Jazz version) ... CD 32 Jazz/Atlantic, 1968. Used ... $7.99
An early album as a leader from the great Roy Ayers – a set that captures the vibes man at a time when he'd been working on the west coast soul jazz scene, and was stepping into even greater fame in the group of Herbie Mann! Yet this set is definitely Roy's own – kind of an ... read more CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Bootsy Collins —
Back In The Day – The Best Of Bootsy ... CD Warner, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $1.99
A funky trip through the classic Warner Brothers recordings of P-Funk maestro Bootsy Collins! The set's a pretty great introduction to Bootsy's work, and includes some of his best numbers, plus a great set of notes that will really help you navigate his rich career. There's a total of 14 tracks, ... read more CD
Various —
Beyond Berkeley Guitar – A Collection Of Some Of The Bay Area's Finest Acoustic Guitarists ... CD Tompkins Square, 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A follow up to Tompkins Square's excellent Berkeley Guitars compilation – featuring some of the best solo acoustic folk guitar players in the Bay Area, and simply an excellent set of timeless music by wonderful modern players – including Aaron Sheppard, Richard Osborn, Trevor Healy, ... read more CD
Rolling Stones —
Hot Rocks 1964 to 1971 (gold SACD pressing) ... CD Abkco, 1960s/Early 70s. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A legendary greatest hits collection from the Rolling Stones – one that was so popular back in the day, it was maybe the one Rolling Stones album that everyone had in their collection! The package was a great way for folks to go back and catch up after digging in deep on Exile On Main Street ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2002 hybrid SACD pressing – works on regular CD players too!)
Various —
Rai Rebels ... CD Earthworks/Virgin (UK), 1988. Used ... $4.99
With selections by Chaba Fadela, Cheb Sahraoui, Cheb Hamid, Chaba Zahouania, Cheb Khaled, and Houari Benchenet. CD
(Out of print.)
Bill Evans —
Explorations (SACD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside, 1961. Used ... $18.99
The Bill Evans trio with Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums – a near-perfect lineup that forever raised the bar for jazz piano expression! The title here is certainly apt – because even though many of the tunes are shortish, Evans has a sense of exploration in the way he's ... read more CD
(2004 hybrid SACD pressing – works on regular players too!)
Rolling Stones —
Rolling Stones In Mono (15CD box set) ... CD Abkco, 1960s. Used 15 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Includes 14 albums in mono plus a final disc with non-album tracks, singles, and other rarities. CD
(Out of print.)
Macy Gray —
Sellout ... CD Concord, 2010. Used ... $2.99
Macy's best album since The Id, the slept on second album that we must be all alone in thinking is far better than her smash hit debut – coming here with hooky, fun and anthemic pop soul framing Macy's distinctively gritty lead vocals and memorable hooks! Macy Gray has always mixed it up ... read more CD
Luther Vandross —
I Know (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Virgin/EMI (Japan), 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Includes obi.)
Ruben & The Jets —
For Real ... CD Edsel (UK), 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite Frank Zappa projects ever – an album of mixed rock and soul tracks from Ruben Guevara and his group The Jets – all done in a style that tries to recapture the sound of East LA in the 60s! Some numbers are in a rocking mode, but others hit a mellower harmony style ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vic Damone —
On The Street Where You Live/Capitol (UK), 1963/1964. Used ... $9.99
Swinging vocals from the great Vic Damone – an excellent singer of the show/lounge circuit, represented here by two excellent albums from his Capitol years! On The Street Where You Live features Vic working with Pete King arrangements, in a set of mostly-show tunes – redone by Damone's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
DIY – Shake It Up! – American Power Pop II 1978 to 1980 ... CD Rhino, Late 70s. Used ... $14.99
19 tracks from ther Cryers, the Rubinoos, Gary Valentine, Prix, 20/20, Shoes, the Beat, the Pop, Pearl Harbor & the Explosions, Off Broadway USA, the Know & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Five Stairsteps —
First Family Of Soul – Best Of The Five Stairsteps ... CD Buddah, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
Killer work by this fab Chicago soul group – a bunch of young kids, ala The Jackson Five, with sweet soul sound that actually predates the work of Jermaine and Michael and Tito, and which paved the way for countless 70s groups to come! The Five Stairsteps were first discovered by Curtis ... read more CD
Davey Williams & John Corbett —
Humdinger – 14 Improvisations & A Monograph On Failed Wind Instruments ... CD Atavistic, 2001. Used ... $8.99
Duets between guitarist Davey Williams and John Corbett, producer, guitarist, knob-twiddler, and supporter of much of Chicago's avant jazz scene of the past few years. Williams solos on guitar, while Corbett shifts between acoustic strings, turntable, keymonica, radio, synthesizer, and a few other ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Paul Gayten —
Chess King Of New Orleans ... CD Chess, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99
One of the first great R&B artists on the New Orleans scene in the 50s – and one who never got the same sort of fame as some of his contemporaries! Yet that doesn't stop Paul Gayten from being one of the greats – as you'll hear on this excellent collection that brings together a ... read more CD
Art Pepper —
Complete Tokyo Concert 1979 (4 CD set) ... CD JVC (Japan), 1979. Used 4CD ... Just Sold Out!
Late live work from Art Pepper – and a set that has him blowing a bit of clarinet, in addition to his usual alto sax! The session was recorded in performance in Tokyo, but it's got the close-up feel of some of Art's studio sets from the time – beautifully blown, with an open quality in ... read more CD
(In great shape with the wraparound obi!)
Francoise Hardy —
Midnight Blues – Paris/Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $8.99
Rare English language recordings from the sublime Francoise Hardy – music that's every bit as wonderful as her famous French recordings – and even more compelling to our Anglo-styled ears! The vocals are wonderful – sung with this sense of darkness that's almost got an echo of ... read more CD
Duke Ellington —
And His Mother Called Him Bill (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG/Bluebird, 1967. Used ... $3.99
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... read more CD
(Bluebird First Editions digipack pressing.)
Byrds —
Mr Tambourine Man (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1965. Used ... $3.99
Titles include "Mr Tambourine Man", "All I Really Want To Do", "It's No Use", "The Bells Of Rhymney", "Spanish Harlem Incident", and "We'll Meet Again" – plus 6 bonus tracks, almost all previously unissued. CD
(Out of print 1996 remastered edition with 6 bonus tracks. BMG direct pressing.)
Drifters —
Let The Boogie Woogie Roll – Greatest Hits 1953 to 1958 ... CD Atlantic, Mid 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Shaw —
Break Through ... CD Argo/Dusty Groove, 1962. Used ... $6.99
An amazing record – bold, proud, and soulful – a set that we'd easily rank with any classic early 60s session on Blue Note – and for good reason too! This rare date is the debut as a leader for trumpeter Gene Shaw – also known as Clarence Shaw in an earlier history of work ... read more CD
Hank Mobley —
Poppin ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1957. Used ... $39.99
A rare gem from Hank Mobley's initial late 50s run at Blue Note – a session recorded by the label in 1957, but unissued at the time! The quality of the set is right up there with Hank's best from the period – presented here in full album format, and the mix of searing hardbop and ... read more CD
(Out of print first CD pressing.)
Ruben & The Jets (Frank Zappa) —
Cruising With Ruben & The Jets ... CD Barking Pumpkin/Ryko, 1968. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Frank Zappa's amazing tribute to the sounds of LA that inspired him in his youth – not just the early rock and roll of the late 50s, but the way the music was picked up and given a home by the scene in East LA! There's a surprising amount of nascent soul elements in the music here – ... read more CD
Also available Cruising With Ruben & The Jets ... LP 14.99
Dave Holland & Pepe Habichuela —
Hands ... CD Dare 2, 2009. Used Gatefold ... $2.99
Jazz bass great Dave Holland working in an inspired flamenco steeped setting – and it works very well! Holland holds the rhythm on wonderful way, and having the bass so prominent keeps the set somewhat grounded in jazz rather than straight flamenco. The great guitarist Pepe Habichulela ... read more CD
Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane —
Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane (XRCD) ... CD Prestige/JVC, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite Kenny Burrell albums – and a record with a much deeper feel than lots of his other work! Kenny cut this album with John Coltrane in 1958 – and the session's a real standout in both of their careers at the time – Kenny's, for being a well-crafted, highly-focused ... read more CD
Also available Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane ... LP 24.99(Out of print, XRCD pressing in a hardbound book.)
John Coltrane —
Live in Paris ... CD Black Label, 1962. Used ... $3.99
Coltrane caught live in France in 1962 – working with the classic quartet of McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. The set's surprisingly well recorded (although transferred here on the CD from vinyl, with a few flaws) – and features extended readings of classic Coltrane tunes ... read more CD
(Still sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)
Dave Mason —
Alone Together (original master recording) ... CD MCA/Mobile Fidelity, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Dave Mason's first solo album – and a pretty a great one! Alone Together wasn't a huge hit back in the day, but man is a ever a pleasing set. It's rich with blues & soul steeped lead vocals and sweet backing harmonies and bed of acoustic guitars at the core of most of the tunes – ... read more CD
(Out of print gold CD pressing – on Mobile Fidelity!)
Pleasure Barons —
Live In Las Vegas ... CD Hightone, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Darol Anger & Barbara Higbie —
Tideline ... CD Windham Hill, 1982. Used ... $7.99
Piano and violin come together beautifully here – the former by Barbara Higbie, the latter by Darrol Anger – who also plays mandolin and cello as well! There's an acoustic balance here that's more jazz than some of the other Windham Hill albums of the time – especially in the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Shangri-Las —
Best Of The Shangri-Las ... CD Mercury/Chronicles, Mid 60s. Used ... $4.99
Includes "Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)", "Leader Of The Pack", "What Is Love?", "Give Him A Great Big Kiss", "Maybe" and more – 25 tracks in all! CD
Gap Band —
12 Inch Collection & More ... CD Funk Essentials/Mercury, Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Original, rare and/or extended versions of classic chart funk by the Gap Band! The set features original vinyl versions of the cuts, many available for the first time on CD! Tracks include "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" (original 12" mix), "Burn Rubber", "Early In The ... read more CD
David Frishberg —
Live At Vine Street ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1984. Used ... $4.99
A charming little set from the great Dave Frishberg – easily one of the hippest singers and songwriters in jazz during the past few decades! The set's got Dave working solo – just singing along with his own piano accompaniment – in a whimsical way that matches the same sort of ... read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
Muddy Waters —
Paris 1972 ... CD Pablo/Fantasy, 1972. Used ... $7.99
Muddy Waters in Paris – quite far from the Windy City he called home for all of his key years, but still sounding great, in a very classic Chicago blues mode! The performance features some nice extended numbers that seem to go even farther than some of Waters' 60s live work (and definitely ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Various —
Old School Hip Hop Vol 1 ... CD Rhino, 1980s/Early 90s. Used ... $3.99
Tracks from Sugarhill Gang, Run DMC, Salt-N-Pepa, Digital Underground, Coolio, House Of Pain, Rob Base And DJ E-Z Rock, The Fat Boys, MC Lyte, Kurtis Blow, and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Beau Hunks —
Beau Hunks Play The Original Little Rascals Music – 50 Roy Shield Themes From The Hal Roach Talkies ... CD Koch, 1994. Used ... $6.99
With Gert-Jan Blom on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Marvelettes —
Marvelettes Greatest Hits ... CD Motown, 1966. Used ... $7.99
An early collection of singles from one of Motown's first standout vocal groups – the mighty mighty Marvelettes, one of those groups who put a rough edge on the female trio sound! The set's filled with loads of catchy little numbers that really define the early Motown approach – and ... read more CD
Bud Freeman —
Chronological Bud Freeman 1939 to 1940 ... CD Classics (France), 1939/1940. Used ... $6.99
Bluebird, Columbia, and Decca recordings – with Jack Teagarden, Max Kaminsky, Pee Wee Russell, Eddie Condon, and Dave Bowman. Tracks include "The Eel", "Satanic Blues", "I've Found A New Baby", "I Need Some Pettin", "Tia Juana", "Prince ... read more CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Yellowman —
Live At Reggae Sunsplash ... CD Genes, 1982. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Sun Ra —
Jazz In Silhouette ... CD Saturn/Evidence, 1958. Used ... $6.99
Sun Ra's really moving forward with this classic set – refining the sound of his Chicago-based Arkestra, and reaching for new territory that moves him way past familiar jazz modes! The cover bills the group as playing "music from tomorrow's world" – and you can definitely ... read more CD
Also available (1991 pressing with a punch through the barcode.)
Jazz In Silhouette (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Jazz In Silhouette (2LP edition – with bonus tracks) ... LP 29.99
Jimmy Smith —
Softly As A Summer Breeze (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $5.99
Material recorded early in the Blue Note career of Jimmy Smith – but not issued until the mid 60s, and often overlooked at the time! The record's still in the spare trio mode of the early Jimmy Smith years – but is a bit lighter and more lyrical than before – a nice change from ... read more CD
Also available Softly As A Summer Breeze ... CD 3.99(Out of print. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Coldcut —
Let Us Play (CD/Ninja Tune, 1997. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
Matt Black & Jonathan Moore were some of the first to peddle the non-hip hop remixologist tip back in the late 80s – and 10 years later, they're still on the top of their craft with this complicated set of grooves, breaks, and turntable tricks for Ninja Tune! The set includes the tracks ... read more CD
Bobby Hutcherson —
Montara ... CD Blue Note, 1975. Used ... $9.99
One of our favorite Bobby Hutcherson albums ever – and a magical session filled with electric Latin vibes! The album's quite a different one for Bobby at the time – as it has him working with some larger arrangements, in a soulful west coast groove that's almost got the feel of a hip ... read more CD
Also available Montara ... CD 13.99(Out of print 2003 US pressing.)
Ornette Coleman —
Ornette Coleman Trio At The Golden Circle Vol 2 (RVG Edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $6.99
Important second chapter work from Ornette Coleman – a record that marked a real shift in his sound from the Atlantic Records years – issued by Blue Note at a level that gave the rest of the world a chance to see what Ornette had been cooking up on the underground scene! The album was ... read more CD
(2002 RVG pressing.)
Slim Gaillard —
Laughing In Rhythm – Best Of The Verve Years ... CD Verve, 1950s. Used ... $6.99
Insanely great work from Slim Gaillard, the self-styled LA hipster who rose to prominence in the wartime blues and jazz scene, and who continued to wow audiences for years with his unique blend of hipster jazz! This CD features some of Slim's best work – recorded for Verve in the 50s, and ... read more CD
(Out of print. Tray card has a couple slight age marks.)
Tony Coe Quartet —
Ruby ... CD Zah Zah/Guild (UK), 1998. Used ... $7.99
Tony Coe on clarinet, Soprano & tenor sax, Brian Dee on piano, Matt Miles on bass & Steve Arguelles on drums . CD
(Out of print.)
Bahia Black —
Ritual Beating System ... CD Axiom, 1992. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
O'Jays —
Back Stabbers ... CD Philadelphia International, 1972. Used ... $4.99
A landmark album for the O'Jays – a set that moved them from the indie ranks to 70s megasoulstatus! After years of bumping around on a variety of labels, and in a variety of styles, the group really exploded with this wonderful set – an album that has them soaring along in the ... read more CD
Re:Jazz —
Expansion ... CD Infracom (Germany), 2006. Used ... $5.99
A bold move forward for Re:Jazz – a record that's even more cohesive than their first few, and which shows them emerging much more strongly as a group! As before, the approach here has the combo offering soulful jazz versions of tunes from the more popular side of the spectrum – but ... read more CD
Charles Mingus —
Charles Mingus Quintet plus Max Roach ... CD Debut/OJC, 1955. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of Charles Mingus' greatest albums from the early days – and a record that shows him making the shift into the groundbreaking style that would characterize his excellent work of the late 50s! The group features Mal Waldon on piano, George Barrow on tenor, Eddie Bert on trombone, and Max ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Jarrod Lawson —
Jarrod Lawson ... CD Dome, 2014. Used ... $19.99
A stunning debut from Jarrod Lawson – a singer we fell in love with right away – and who we'd rank right up there with some our favorite mellow soul artists of the 70s! Yes, the cover's got a look that's more indie rock – but Jarrod's got this righteous vibe and sense of flow ... read more CD
Bobby Fuller Four —
Never To Be Forgotten – The Mustang Years (3CD set) ... CD Mustang/Del-Fi, Mid 1960s. Used 3CD ... Just Sold Out!
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(Comes in a nice foil box, much better than it looks in the photo! Small cutout mark through barcode.)
Paul Horn & R Carlos Nakai —
Inside Monument Valley ... CD Canyon, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Paul Horn on flute and alto saxophone and R Carlos Nakai on flute. CD
