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Delmark/P-Vine (Japan), 1996. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Zane Massey on tenor saxophone, Hideiji Taninaka on bass, Sadiq M Abdu Shahid on drums, and Denton Darien on piano. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Rob Mazurek —
Silver Spines ... CD Delmark, 2009. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rob Mazurek on cornet, moog, laptop, found sound, and tubular sound. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Rob Mazurek —
Sound Is ... CD Delmark, 2009. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful work from Rob Mazurek – a player we respect more and more with each new release! The title here is especially well chosen – as "Sound Is" definitely what the record is about – a set that follows in the same legacy of sonic exploration first begun on seminal ... read more CD
Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre —
Humility In The Light Of Creator (plus bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the most spiritual albums to come from the young AACM movement in Chicago – a session that's somewhat equal in expression to some of the best post-Coltrane work on Impulse Records! Maurice McIntyre plays here with a sound that's already fully formed – an approach to the tenor ... read more CD
Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre —
Humility In The Light Of Creator (plus bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most spiritual albums to come from the young AACM movement in Chicago – a session that's somewhat equal in expression to some of the best post-Coltrane work on Impulse Records! Maurice McIntyre plays here with a sound that's already fully formed – an approach to the tenor ... read more CD
Delmark, 1945. Used ... $5.99
Jack McVea joined by Lucky Thompson, Wild Bill Moore, Wynonie Harris, Duke Henderson, Cee Pee Johnson, Rabon Tarrant and others. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Delmark, 2011. Used ... $9.99
Damn great work from Chicago flautist Nicole Mitchell – and another new chapter of her mighty talents! The album's a quartet session that beautifully swings between straight jazz modes and some more creative sounds – never as far out as some of Mitchell's more avant work, but always ... read more CD
(Disc has a promo stamp, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Delmark, 2009. Used ... $9.99
A stunner from Nicole Mitchell – a flautist who's been pretty much redefining the jazz flute throughout her early career – here delivering a genre-defiant masterwork with her Black Earth Strings group! The String includes Chicago Sinfonetta Chamber Orchestra vet Renee Baker on violin ... read more CD
Roscoe Mitchell —
In Walked Buckner ... CD Delmark, 1999. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Roscoe Mitchell on saxophone, Reggie Workman on bass, Albert "Tootie" Heath on drums, and Jodie Christian on piano. CD
(Promo mark through barcode, tray card has a cutout hole.)
Roscoe Mitchell Sextet —
Sound ... LP 
Delmark, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the first bold statements to come from Chicago's AACM underground of the 60s – a tremendous debut effort from the young Roscoe Mitchell! The album's got a "sense of the new" feel that's as gripping as anything recorded by ESP or Impulse around the same time – a rule-bre ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2010 reissue with North Rockwell address and SAE Mastering stamp.)
Roscoe Mitchell Sextet —
Sound (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Delmark, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first bold statements to come from Chicago's AACM underground of the 60s – a tremendous debut effort from the young Roscoe Mitchell! The album's got a "sense of the new" feel that's as gripping as anything recorded by ESP or Impulse around the same time – a rule-bre ... read more CD
Jeff Parker —
Bright Light In Winter ... CD Delmark, 2012. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the nicest records we've heard from Jeff Parker in years – a trio date with some wonderfully rich sounds, and a great showcase for some of the more lyrical sides of his music! Parker plays in these great chromatic modes throughout – using some slight effects with his hollow-body ... read more CD
Jeff Parker —
Like-Coping ... CD Delmark, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty wonderful set of tracks led by guitarist Jeff Parker, one of the most enormously talented, and one of the busiest guys in Chicago! Jeff spends time working with a number of avant garde jazz and rock combos like the Chicago Underground Quartet, Aesop Quartet, New Horizons Ensemble and ... read more CD
Professor's Blues Revue featuring Karen Carroll —
Professor Strut ... LP Delmark, 1990. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Sun Ra —
Sound of Joy ... LP Transition/Delmark, 1957. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Something of a "lost" album from Sun Ra – material initially intended as his second album for Transition records in the 50s, but not issued until a decade later when Delmark Records was first putting the Chicago underground on the map! The sound here steps out nicely from the first ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early pressing – Seven West Grand on cover and label! Cover has light wear and aging, but looks great overall.)
Sun Ra —
Sound of Joy (with bonus tracks) ... CD Transition/Delmark, 1957. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Something of a "lost" album from Sun Ra – material initially intended as his second album for Transition records in the 50s, but not issued until a decade later when Delmark Records was first putting the Chicago underground on the map! The sound here steps out nicely from the first ... read more CD
Sun Ra —
Sun Song (aka Jazz By Sun Ra) ... LP Transition/Delmark, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sun Ra's first album as a leader – originally issued on the Transition label, but presented here in its better-known incarnation by Delmark Records! Even at this early point, Ra had a sound unlike any of his contemporaries – large group and modern, but not in a way that showed any ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 7 West Grand label pressing in a West Grand cover, with light surface wear.)
Sun Ra —
Sun Song (aka Jazz By Sun Ra) (with bonus track) ... CD Transition/Delmark, 1956. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sun Ra's first album as a leader – originally issued on the Transition label, but presented here in its better-known incarnation by Delmark Records! Even at this early point, Ra had a sound unlike any of his contemporaries – large group and modern, but not in a way that showed any ... read more CD
Jim Robinson —
Economy Hall Breakdown ... LP Pearl/Delmark, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Johnny Wiggs on trumpet, Raymond Burke on clarinet, Bob Greene on piano, Allan Jaffe on tuba, and Yoichi Kimura on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Delmark, 1994. Used ... $8.99
A solo piano album – tracks include "Ragtime Pauper", "Lake St.", "The Champs Rag", "Swampy Lee", "Jack Johnson Rag", "Sedidus Walk", and the "Charles L. Johnson Medley". CD
(Out of print. Cutout through barcode.)
Breezy Rodio —
Sometimes The Blues Got Me ... CD Delmark, 2018. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Still sealed.)
Frank Rosaly —
Cicada Music ... CD Delmark, 2013. Used ... Out Of Stock
The Delmark debut as a leader from drummer Frank Rosaly – and a very unique little record! Rosaly's a player we've really dug on other folks' records, and his vision here at the helm is pretty darn great – a real change from some of the modes used by his avant Chicago contemporaries ... read more CD
Otis Rush —
All Your Love I Miss Loving – Live At The Wise Fools Pub Chicago ... CD Delmark, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Otis Rush —
Cold Day In Hell ... LP Delmark, 1975. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Lincoln Ave pressing. Cover has light wear and is lightly stained and wrinkled at the opening.)
Otis Rush —
So Many Roads – Live In Concert ... Cassette 
Delmark, 1975. Used ... $9.99
A sharp live set, recorded in 1975 by Trio Records in Tokyo – with Rush on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Johnson on second guitar, Sylvester Boines on bass, and Tyrone Centuray on drums! Cassette
(Still sealed! Shrink has a small open spot.)
Otis Rush —
So Many Roads – Live In Concert ... CD Delmark, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sharp live set, recorded in 1975 by Trio Records in Tokyo – with Rush on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Johnson on second guitar, Sylvester Boines on bass, and Tyrone Centuray on drums! CD
Also available So Many Roads – Live In Concert ... Cassette 9.99
Otis Rush —
So Many Roads – Live In Concert ... LP Delmark, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sharp live set, recorded in 1975 by Trio Records in Tokyo – with Rush on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Johnson on second guitar, Sylvester Boines on bass, and Tyrone Centuray on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks great, with just one tiny corner bump.)
Delmark, 2007. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Cameron Pfiffner and Pat Millinger on saxophones and flutes, Pete Benson on Hammond B3, and Ted Sirota on drums. Tracks include "Mary Anne", "Odd Couple", "China Cat Sunflower", the originals "Dr. Midnight" and "Tetemetearri". CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Archie Shepp & The New York Contemporary 5 —
Archie Shepp In Europe ... LP Delmark, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Incredible work from one of the greatest groups of the New York avant scene of the 60s! This French set (probably from the late 60s or early 70s) brings live tracks recorded in Copenhagen in 1963 – and which rarely every show up in any form, even on reissue. The group features Shepp, Don ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mike Smith —
On A Cool Night ... CD Delmark, 1991. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mike Smith on alto sax, Ron Friedman on trumpet and flugelhorn, Jimy Ryanh on piano, John Whitfield on bass, and Bob Rummage on drums. CD
(Booklet has a cut corner.)
Mike Smith —
Sinatra Songbook ... CD Delmark, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "In The Wee Small Hours", "Angel Eyes", "I Get A Kick Out Of You", and "September In The Rain". CD
(Out of print.)
Mike Smith —
Traveler ... CD Delmark, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mike Smith on soprano and alto saxophone, Ron Friedman on flugelhorn, Jim Ryan on piano, and Bob Rummage on drums and percussion. CD
Tab Smith —
Jump Time ... CD Delmark, 1951/1952. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tab Smith on alto and tenor saxophone, Sonny Cohn on trumpet, Leon Washington on tenor saxophone, Lavern Dilon and Teddy Brannon on piano, Wilfred Middlebrooks on bass, Walter Johnson on drums, and Louis Blackwell on vocals. CD
Dave Specter —
Left Turn On Blue ... CD Delmark, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Rob Mazurek on tenor saxophone. CD
Starlicker —
Double Demon ... CD Delmark, 2011. Used ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant set from the Chicago scene – a trio that features cornet from Rob Mazurek, drums from John Herndon, and some mighty vibes from Jason Adasiewicz – easily one of the most important players on his instrument in the past decade! There's a mixture of freeness and togetherness ... read more CD
Sonny Stitt —
It's Magic ... CD Delmark, 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A set that's definitely magic, and which offers up a late 60s pairing of the saxophone of Sonny Stitt and the Hammond organ of the great Don Patterson! The format here is a lot like some of Patterson's classics for Prestige Records – in that the group's a trio, with Billy Pierce on drums ... read more CD
Sonny Stitt —
Made For Each Other (with bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An album recorded for the Delmark label, but one that follows strongly from the style of Prestige Records in the 60s – particularly those great sessions that featured saxophonist Sonny Stitt blowing next to a Hammond! In this case, the Hammond is handled by the great Don Patterson, who ... read more CD
Sonny Stitt —
Made For Each Other (with bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album recorded for the Delmark label, but one that follows strongly from the style of Prestige Records in the 60s – particularly those great sessions that featured saxophonist Sonny Stitt blowing next to a Hammond! In this case, the Hammond is handled by the great Don Patterson, who ... read more CD
Ira Sullivan —
Nicky's Tune ... CD Delmark, 1958. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great little record – not only for the early trumpet work of Ira Sullivan, but also for the presence of tenorist Nicky Hill – an under-recorded legend from the Chicago scene of the 50s! The set features Sullivan in extremely tight bop formation – working on longer tracks that ... read more CD
Roosevelt Sykes —
Chicago Boogie ... CD Delmark, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Delmark, 1973. Used ... $11.99
A great later date from this legendary pianist and singer – part of the great Delmark revival of his talents! Other players include King Kolax on trumpet, Oett Mallard on tenor, and Robert Lockwood Jr on guitar! CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Malachi Thompson —
Jaz Life ... CD Delmark, 1991. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... read more CD
Malachi Thompson —
Jaz Life ... CD Delmark, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... read more CD
(Punch through booklet.)
Delmark, 1990. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Overlooked spiritual jazz genius from Chicago trumpeter Malachi Thompson – a player who was making 70s-styled sessions when most folks had given up on the music! The vibe here is right between Strata East and some of the more righteous 70s sessions on Muse – and the group features ... read more CD
Malachi Thompson —
Talking Horns ... CD Delmark, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features work by Oliver Lake on alto and Hamiet Bluiette on baritone and bass clarinet! CD
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Malachi Thompson & African Brass —
Blue Jazz ... CD Delmark, 2001/2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features great work from Gary Bartz and Billy Harper! CD
Delmark, 2001. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Sir Charles Thompson on piano – with Eric Schneider on saxophone and clarinet, Ed de Haas on bass, and Charles Braugham on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Delmark, 1945/1947. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Features Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, and Leo Parker. CD
Eddie Cleanhead Vinson —
Kidney Stew Is Fine ... LP Delmark, Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Vinson on vocals and alto, Hal Singer on tenor, Jay McShann on piano, T-Bone Walker on guitar, Jackie Sampson on bass, and Paul Gunther on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
T Bone Walker —
I Want A Little Girl (aka Feelin The Blues) ... CD Black & Blue/Delmark, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual setting for the legendary T Bone Walker – one of those fantastic records he made while hanging out on the French scene in the late 60s and early 70s – a time when he was able to work in a crossroads of styles that really opened up his sound! That's definitely the case ... read more CD
Delmark, 1968. Very Good+ ... $19.99 39.99
A really unusual setting for the legendary T Bone Walker – one of those fantastic records he made while hanging out on the French scene in the late 60s and early 70s – a time when he was able to work in a crossroads of styles that really opened up his sound! That's definitely the case ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear.)
Dinah Washington —
Mellow Mama ... CD Apollo/Delmark, 1945. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A very early chapter in the career of the great Dinah Washington – a series of sessions she cut for Apollo Records in the mid 50s, right before she would soon rise to fame on Mercury – and material that's every bit as interesting for the players involved as it is for Dinah's vocals ... read more CD
Delmark, 1953/1954. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Some of the first recordings ever from Chicago legend Junior Wells – made for the small States label in the Windy City, many years before Wells exploded out with much greater national fame! The music here has Junior stepping into the same early electric space that Chess Records was cutting ... read more CD
Also available Blues Hit Big Town ... CD 3.99
Delmark, 1953/1954. Used ... $3.99
Some of the first recordings ever from Chicago legend Junior Wells – made for the small States label in the Windy City, many years before Wells exploded out with much greater national fame! The music here has Junior stepping into the same early electric space that Chess Records was cutting ... read more CD
Also available Blues Hit Big Town ... CD 6.99(Punch through booklet.)
Delmark, 1974. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Junior Wells was already a rising star when he cut this album for Delmark in the mid 70s – but the session's got a great back to basics vibe, one that's dedicated to Junior's home turf at Theresa's Tavern on the south side! The groove is great – with twin guitar work, by Sammy Lawhorn ... read more CD
Delmark, 1969/1970. Very Good+ ... $39.99
An incredible slice of Chicago blues – and maybe one of the most important contributions Delmark ever made to the Windy City scene! The album captures Junior Wells in all his rough and raw brilliance – working in territory that's quite similar to the Chess Records vibe of the early 60s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label Lincoln Ave pressing a 7 West Grand cover.)
Junior Wells with Buddy Guy —
Hoodoo Man Blues ... CD Delmark, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
The incredible mid 60s album from blues singer and harp blower Junior Wells and his Chicago Blues Band with Buddy Guy! This is a most pivotal set in which Junior & his players don't sound as if they're trying to imbue blues tradition with urban grit and electricity – it simply seems to ... read more CD
Junior Wells with Buddy Guy —
Hoodoo Man Blues ... LP Delmark, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The incredible mid 60s album from blues singer and harp blower Junior Wells and his Chicago Blues Band with Buddy Guy! This is a most pivotal set in which Junior & his players don't sound as if they're trying to imbue blues tradition with urban grit and electricity – it simply seems to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s white label Lincoln Ave pressing. Cover has lightly bumped corners.)
Junior Wells with Buddy Guy —
Hoodoo Man Blues (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Delmark/P-Vine (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
The incredible mid 60s album from blues singer and harp blower Junior Wells and his Chicago Blues Band with Buddy Guy! This is a most pivotal set in which Junior & his players don't sound as if they're trying to imbue blues tradition with urban grit and electricity – it simply seems to ... read more CD
James Wheeler —
Ready! ... CD Delmark, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features James Wheeler on vocals and guitar – and titles include "Blues At Midnight", "Bad Girl", "Extension 309", "Looking For My Baby", "This Old Freight Train", "Gonna Make Some Changes", and "I'm Just Your Fool". CD
(Sealed.)
Delmark, 2016. Used ... $4.99
Nicely tight work from Mike Wheeler – a contemporary bluesman on the Chicago scene who strongly continues the legacy of the city from the 60s onward – from his work on guitar, to his soulful lead vocals, to his talent for penning a tune! The work here is all original material by ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Delmark, 1961. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Blues recorded in St Louis, but with a sound that's much more rural overall – maybe no surprise, given the countless travel by Big Joe Williams on the highways of the south! The setting is lean enough to be recorded out in the field – Big Joe on these wonderfully expressive vocals and ... read more CD
Big Joe Williams —
Nine String Guitar Blues ... LP Delmark, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Mostly Joe on vocals and guitar – with some additional bass from Ransom Knowling on a few tracks. LP, Vinyl record album
(Lincoln Ave pressing in a West Grand cover.)
Delmark, 1958. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
The first-ever full length album from Big Joe Williams, despite a much longer legacy as a blues singer in the south – captured in a few different intimate settings in St Louis by the then-fledgling Delmark Records! The approach is very lean, of the sort that made the record a key statement ... read more CD
Big Joe Williams —
Piney Woods Blues ... LP Delmark, 1958. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first-ever full length album from Big Joe Williams, despite a much longer legacy as a blues singer in the south – captured in a few different intimate settings in St Louis by the then-fledgling Delmark Records! The approach is very lean, of the sort that made the record a key statement ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Delmar pressing in green Delmark cover, with West Grand address. Cover has a bit of light wear, but this is a nice copy.)
Edith Wilson with Little Brother Montgomery —
He May Be Your Man But He Comes To See Me Sometime! ... LP Delmark, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Chris Woods —
Modus Operandi ... LP Delmark, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few American albums cut by saxophonist Chris Woods – a wonderfully talented player who cut some of his best work in Paris during the early 70s! The album captures some of the charm of Woods' best European records – with a lightly dancing groove on the best tracks, one that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Delmark, 1959. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
A near-lost bit of work from Chicago pianist John Young – better known for his work on Argo, but sounding great in this moody 60s session – recorded in Chicago with a familiar lineup that includes Victor Sproles on bass and Phil Thomas on drums. Young's got a nice rhythmic approach to ... read more CD
Various —
Blues Guitar Greats ... CD Delmark, 1960s/1970s/1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes music by Magic Sam, Luther Allison, Jimmy Dawkins, Lonnie Brooks, Otis Rush, Lurrie Bell, Sleepy John Estes, JB Hutto, and others. CD
Various —
Delmark 40th Anniversary Blues ... CD Delmark, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Junior Wells, Big Joe Williams, Jimmie Lee Robinson, Big Time Sarah, Robert Jr Lockwood, Arthur Crudup, Otis Rush, JB Hutto, Jimmy Johnson, Curtis Jomes, Speckled Red and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
On The Battlefield – Great Gospel Quartets ... CD Delmark, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
25 songs from Joiner's Five Trumpets, Southern Tornadoes, Veteran Singers, and Spiritualaires. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Various —
United Records Story ... CD United/Delmark, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
R&B, gritty blues, and some killer tenor talents – a wicked collection of vintage masters from legendary indie United Records! Musically, the package is very much on a par with Ace/Kent collections of this type – the sort that might feature material from King or Modern/RPM Records ... read more CD
