An overlooked later gem from the great Nat Adderley – one of the first records cut after the passing of his brother Cannonball, and a set that shows that Nat was definitely ready to carry on the groove! Familiar bandmate Victor Feldman's in the combo alongside Nat's cornet – and Vic ... read moreCD
Long, open-ended later work from Chet Baker – the kind of album that still had him working out interesting ideas in his music! The group features Harold Danko on piano, Greg Herbert on tenor, Ron Carter on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums – on cuts that include "ESP", "Shifti ... read moreCD
Ron Carter/Hank Jones/Sadao Watanabe/Tony Williams —
Carnaval ... LP Galaxy, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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Japanese reedman Sadao Watanabe joins this hip trio on alto – with Hank Jones on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Richard Davis —
Fancy Free ... LP Galaxy, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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A wonderful late 70s side featuring a cast of soul jazz heavies playing in a more straight context, with arrangements by Bill Lee. Richard Davis leads the group, with Eddie Henderson and Joe Henderson blowing up front, and Stanley Cowell and Billy Cobham joining him in the rhythm section, plus ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Tommy Flanagan & Hank Jones —
Our Delights ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1979. Used ...
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Twin pianos from Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones – with no other instrumentation – played in some great ways that provide an equal balance of rhythmic pulse and lyrical melody! The set's got a sweet stereo split – so that Tommy's in the right channel, and Hank is in the left – ... read moreCD
Johnny Griffin —
Bush Dance ... LP Galaxy, 1979. Near Mint- ...
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A later album by Johnny Griffin, recorded after his return to the US during the late 70s. This album's a pretty interesting little set – one that features Griffin working in an easygoing combo with slight electric touches – a group that features George Freeman on guitar, alongside ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
2 later albums by Johnny Griffin – both recorded after his return to the US during the late 70s! Bush Dance is a pretty interesting little set – one that features Griffin working in an easygoing combo with slight electric touches – a group that features George Freeman on guitar, ... read moreCD
Tremendous work from Johnny Griffin – one of those players whose talents never dimmed at all – and who's blowing here with all the same sharp intensity he first brought to his initial work in the 50s! The date's a tight acoustic session – with Johnny's bold tenor firmly in the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked gem from the great Roy Haynes – a set that has a cover that looks a bit unassuming, but a vibe that's mighty nice – thanks to both the hipness of the leader, and work on the record from Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Cecil McBee on bass, and both Stanley Cowell and George ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "I'll Be Around", "Emily", "I Didn't Know What Time It Was", "Two Sleepy People", "Sweet Lorraine", and "Love Divine All Loves Surpassing". CD
Philly Joe Jones —
Drum Song ... LP Galaxy, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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Not as full on and bombastic as some of Philly Joe Jones heavy thunder recordings from the late 50s – but two nice albums recorded during one set of sessions for Galaxy Records at the end of the 70s! The quality of the material here is high – as Jones is working here with sidemen that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has some ring and edge wear, peeled spots from index label removal at the top right, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Not much of a cover, but a great cooker from the legendary drummer – with work by Nat Adderley on cornet, Dexter Gordon on tenor, Ira Sullivan on soprano and tenor sax, George Cables on piano, and Ron Carter on bass! CD
Shelly Manne —
Essence ... LP Galaxy, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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One of those surprisingly cool 70s albums from drummer Shelly Manne – an artist who was really changing things up a lot more than some of his older LA jazz contemporaries at the time! The group's a quartet – with excellent piano from Mike Wofford, and tenor and flute from Lew Tabackin ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Lee Konitz on alto, Mike Wofford on piano, and Chuck Domanico on bass. Titles include "Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise", "Body And Soul", "What Is This Thing Called Love?", "What's New?", "Stella By Starlight", and "Take The Coltrane" ... LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has a promo stamp.)
Art Pepper —
Art Lives ... LP Galaxy, 1983. Very Good+ ...
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A late live set – recorded in Los Angeles in 1981, with a combo that fetaures George Cables on piano, David Williams on bass, and Carl Burnett on drums! All titles are nice and long – and tracks include "Samba Mom Mom", "Allen's Alley", "But Beautiful", ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Art Pepper —
Artworks ... LP Galaxy/Omnivore, 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
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A nicely focused set from the great Art Pepper – a record that features a number of familiar bop and jazz themes, but set to a more open, relaxed, and very soulful style that wonderfully reflects all the greatness of Pepper in his final years! The group on the record is nicely understated, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Art Pepper —
Artworks ... CD Galaxy/Omnivore, 1979. New Copy ...
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A nicely focused set from the great Art Pepper – a record that features a number of familiar bop and jazz themes, but set to a more open, relaxed, and very soulful style that wonderfully reflects all the greatness of Pepper in his final years! The group on the record is nicely understated, ... read moreCD
The first US collection of albums that were originally issued only overseas – a series of sessions that bring Art Pepper together with some jazz heroes of his early years, plus surprising guests like Sonny Stitt, Bill Watrous, and Lee Konitz! CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy includes all 5CDs in their cases and the booklet, but is missing the outer slipcase.)
A New York album, but one that was oddly recorded in Burbank – and which has Art Pepper sounding very much at the top of his game! The format here is a bit like the other Artist House Pepper sessions, and those he did for the Japanese Atlas label – tight, focused, often tunes that are ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A New York album, but one that was oddly recorded in Burbank – and which has Art Pepper sounding very much at the top of his game! The format here is a bit like the other Artist House Pepper sessions, and those he did for the Japanese Atlas label – tight, focused, often tunes that are ... read moreCD
Art Pepper —
Straight Life ... LP Galaxy, 1979. Near Mint- ...
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Features Art Pepper on alto, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums – on titles that include "Surf Ride", "Make A List", "Nature Boy", "Straight Life", and "September Song". LP, Vinyl record album
Features Art Pepper on alto, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums – on titles that include "Surf Ride", "Make A List", "Nature Boy", "Straight Life", and "September Song". CD
Art Pepper —
Today ... LP Galaxy, 1979. Very Good ...
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A soaring later date from Art Pepper – recorded with excellent rhythm from the trio of Stanley Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums – plus a bit of percussion from Kenneth Nash too! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Italian pressing. Cover has surface, ring, & edge wear.)
Art Pepper —
Today ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1979. Used ...
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A soaring later date from Art Pepper – recorded with excellent rhythm from the trio of Stanley Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums – plus a bit of percussion from Kenneth Nash too! CD
A beautiful, late "with strings" session from Art Pepper – with piano by Stanley Cowell and Cecil McBee on bass! CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Art Pepper & George Cables —
Goin' Home ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1982. Used ...
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A great spare set from Art Pepper – a date that features Art on alto and clarinet, with piano from George Cables. CD
(Out of print original OJC pressing.)
Art Pepper & George Cables —
Tete A Tete ... LP Galaxy, 1982. Near Mint- ...
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Unusual stuff – just duets between Pepper's alto and the piano of George Cables – nice and intimate! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Art Pepper & George Cables —
Tete A Tete ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1982. Used ...
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Unusual stuff – just duets between Pepper's alto and the piano of George Cables – nice and intimate! CD
Art Pepper, John Klemmer, Johnny Griffin, Joe Farr —
5 Birds & A Monk ... LP Galaxy, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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Way more than just a bebop revival album – thanks to a hip array of reedmen that includes Art Pepper, John Klemmer, Johnny Griffin, Joe Farrell, Harold Land, and Joe Henderson – and rhythm by a trio with Stanley Cowell on piano! LP, Vinyl record album
Dewey Redman —
Musics ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1979. Used ...
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A beautifully soulful record from the great Dewey Redman – straighter than some of his 70s recordings, but in a really great way that shows that Dewey could still be quite compelling in another sort of way! The sound of his tenor here is wonderful – blowing with a rich, full, ... read moreCD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing, booklet has some light wear.)
Funky funky Bobby! "Chicken Heads" is a great little bit of tripped-out bluesy funk – perfectly done in Bobby's funky 45 mode, with guitar slowly vamping and picking out a solo, and Bobby singing with ease in a deeply soulful mode. "Mary Jane" has a similar groove – ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing with flower etch. Labels have lots of marker and ring wear.)
An excellent album of bluesy soul by Little Johnny Taylor – not to be confused with Johnnie Taylor, who later sang for Stax! This Johnny's got a style that's a bit bluesier, set up here in some nice larger arrangements that make the album feel like some of Bobby Blue Bland's best work for ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy green label pressing with deep groove! Vinyl is nice and clean – cover and label have a trace of an old sticker, and cover has tape on the edges.)
Excellent early work from Little Johnny Taylor – not to be confused with the bigger-name singer on Stax! The title's a bit of a misnomer, given that Little Johnny Taylor wasn't the biggest hitmaker of the 60s – but the album's a killer batch of his best work for the Galaxy label – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album