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Bill Evans —
Portrait In Jazz ... LP 
Riverside, 1959. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic set to feature the Bill Evans Trio with the great Scott Lafaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums! Listening to the set we're reminded of what always brings us back to Evans' playing – a quality that's often described as moody, but which is really is quite spry and lively throughout ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Japanese stereo Victor pressing – SMJ-6144 – with red obi and insert. Cover has minimal wear.)
Bill Evans —
Portrait In Jazz (gold CD) ... CD 
Riverside/DCC, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic set to feature the Bill Evans Trio with the great Scott Lafaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums! Listening to the set we're reminded of what always brings us back to Evans' playing – a quality that's often described as moody, but which is really is quite spry and lively throughout ... read more CD
(Out of print 24 Karat gold disc pressing, includes slipcase which has some light wear.)
Bill Evans —
Second Trio (Moonbeams/Riverside, 1962. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A 2LP set that pulls together Riverside recordings initially issued on the albums Moonbeams and How My Heart Sings – both of which feature Bill Evans working his second trio that includes Chuck Israels on bass and Paul Motian on drums. The approach is in his signature style: spare, moody ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has faint ring wear.)
Bill Evans —
Speak Low (aka New Jazz Conceptions) ... LP Riverside (Germany), 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Bill Evans' first album as a leader – and a well-titled set that went onto transform the sound of the piano in jazz! The session isn't as lyrically free as some of Evans' later classics, but already has an undeniably fresh approach to the keys – one that's modern, yet never academic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bill Evans —
Sunday At The Village Vanguard ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Bill Evans' landmark sessions with the young bassist Scott LaFaro – a player who made key contributions on every record he touched, then left this earth far too soon in his career! The live session's a perfect demonstration of the way that the Evans trio format not only re-worked the ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Bill Evans —
Sunday At The Village Vanguard ... LP Riverside, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Bill Evans' landmark sessions with the young bassist Scott LaFaro – a player who made key contributions on every record he touched, then left this earth far too soon in his career! The live session's a perfect demonstration of the way that the Evans trio format not only re-worked the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bill Evans —
Sunday At The Village Vanguard (180 gram pressing) ... LP Riverside/Craft, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of Bill Evans' landmark sessions with the young bassist Scott LaFaro – a player who made key contributions on every record he touched, then left this earth far too soon in his career! The live session's a perfect demonstration of the way that the Evans trio format not only re-worked the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy RTI pressing – mastered by Kevin Gray!)
Bill Evans —
Sunday At The Village Vanguard (20bit remaster – with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Bill Evans' landmark sessions with the young bassist Scott LaFaro – a player who made key contributions on every record he touched, then left this earth far too soon in his career! The live session's a perfect demonstration of the way that the Evans trio format not only re-worked the ... read more CD
Bill Evans —
Sunday At The Village Vanguard (Japanese pressing) ... CD Riverside (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Bill Evans' landmark sessions with the young bassist Scott LaFaro – a player who made key contributions on every record he touched, then left this earth far too soon in his career! The live session's a perfect demonstration of the way that the Evans trio format not only re-worked the ... read more CD
Bill Evans —
Village Vanguard Sessions ... LP Riverside/Milestone, 1961. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Milestone 70s two-fer collecting the recordings of the classic (and best) Evans trio caught live at the Village Vanguard in 1961. This is the group that established Evans outside of the Miles group, playing a typical Evans set of standards, with a wonderful open sound that would influence ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bill Evans —
Waltz For Debby ... LP Riverside, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album from Bill Evans – and maybe THE record you need in your collection if you're trying to understand his contribution to jazz! The album's one of Evan's first sides from the Village Vanguard – and features the legendary trio that included Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent OJC pressing.)
Bill Evans —
Waltz For Debby (180 gram pressing) ... LP Riverside/Craft, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An incredible album from Bill Evans – and maybe THE record you need in your collection if you're trying to understand his contribution to jazz! The album's one of Evan's first sides from the Village Vanguard – and features the legendary trio that included Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Bill Evans —
Waltz For Debby (20 bit remaster – with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album from Bill Evans – and maybe THE record you need in your collection if you're trying to understand his contribution to jazz! The album's one of Evan's first sides from the Village Vanguard – and features the legendary trio that included Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul ... read more CD
Bill Evans —
Waltz For Debby (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album from Bill Evans – and maybe THE record you need in your collection if you're trying to understand his contribution to jazz! The album's one of Evan's first sides from the Village Vanguard – and features the legendary trio that included Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Don Friedman —
Circle Waltz (Japanese pressing) ... CD Riverside/Victor (Japan), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little set from Friedman – a vastly underrated pianist who's working here as a bright young modernist in a trio with Chuck Israels on bass and Pete LaRoca on drums. The tracks have a freedom that reminds us a lot of Bill Evans' early work, with a warm lyricism that never gets too ... read more CD
Don Friedman —
Dreams & Explorations ... LP Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Easily one of the most modern recordings made by pianist Don Friedman in his early years – a set of forward-thinking numbers done with a quartet that includes guitar Atilla Zoller! As with Zoller's own work from the time, there's a freewheeling approach here that slides effortlessly between ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label stereo Orpheum Productions pressing – a nice copy!)
Don Friedman —
Flashback ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
There's nothing "flashback" about this one – because the record's about as in-the-moment as you could be for jazz piano in the early 60s! Don Friedman's a really tremendous player at this point in his career – a sometimes unsung hero in the space between Bill Evans and Keith ... read more CD
Matthew Gee —
Jazz by Gee ... LP Riverside, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A wailer! Trombonist Matthew Gee is a lost groover from the hard side – and this album is one of the few that he ever cut under his own name. Far from the sleepier players on the instrument, Gee knows how to cook just like Bennie Green – and his company in this album includes Ernie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... $9.99
The modern touch indeed! You can't get any more classic Benny Golson than this – a sublime late 50s album that features Benny with a sextet, working out amazing versions of the sorts of material that set him apart from every other jazz arranger of the time! The tracks here are complicated, ... read more CD
Benny Golson —
Modern Touch ... LP Riverside, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The modern touch indeed! You can't get any more classic Benny Golson than this – a sublime late 50s album that features Benny with a sextet, working out amazing versions of the sorts of material that set him apart from every other jazz arranger of the time! The tracks here are complicated, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Modern Touch ... CD 9.99(Japanese Victor pressing – SMJ 6070M – with insert. Cover has a light age stain in one corner, and a tiny bit of splitting in the middle of the bottom seam, but is otherwise great.)
Benny Golson —
Other Side Of Benny Golson ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A smokin' hard bop side from a sort of amalgamation of players who played in and out of the Jazz Messengers around this time, but Philly Joe's sittin' in the drummers seat, so though the rhythms cook hard, that not quite as bombastic as Bu's. We've always loved Benny Golson, and though his playing ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Grand Prix Cars —
Grand Prix Cars At Watkins Glen 1962 ... LP Riverside, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, aging, and some scrapes near the bottom.)
Johnny Griffin —
Big Soul Band (with bonus track) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sweet little album from Johnny – quite different than most of his other sessions at the time, as this one features a big band – a "Big Soul Band", as the title says – filled with some strong Chicago and soul jazz players, and featuring killer arrangements by the great ... read more CD
(Out of print 1990 OJC pressing.)
Johnny Griffin —
Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A moodier session than usual for Griff – but in a nice way – and one that's cut with Buddy Montgomery on vibes and piano, and handled in a laidback soul jazz mode that's a refreshing change from some of his sharper hardbop sides! Highlights include the extended original "Slow ... read more CD
Johnny Griffin —
Grab This ... LP Riverside, 1962. Very Good ... $34.99
A really obscure little session from tenorist Johnny Griffin – and one of his few dates from the time cut with an organist – in this case the up-and-coming LA player Paul Bryant! Bryant's probably best known for his cookers with Curtis Amy, and he hits a similar mode here – by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Grab This! ... CD 14.99(Original black label pressing, with silver text and microphone logo – nice and clean. Cover has a bit of splitting on the bottom seam, but is nice overall.)
Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... $14.99
A really obscure little session from tenorist Johnny Griffin – and one of his few dates from the time cut with an organist – in this case the up-and-coming LA player Paul Bryant! Bryant's probably best known for his cookers with Curtis Amy, and he hits a similar mode here – by ... read more CD
Also available Grab This ... LP 34.99(Out of print OJC pressing.)
Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... $11.99
Few people could make a session cook like Johnny Griffin in his early years – and this late 50s sextet date is great proof of that fact! The album's a relaxed, open, almost unstructured set that might be dubbed a "blowing session", were it not for the tightness of the players and ... read more CD
(Out of print 1994 OJC pressing.)
Riverside, 1962. Used ... $9.99 12.99
A really unique album in the career of Johnny Griffin – and one of the few entries in the short-lived "jazz meets folk" genre of the 60s! The record features Griffin blowing through versions of older folk numbers – mostly traditional tunes, re-arranged by Johnny here with a ... read more CD
(Out of print, some light staining on the traycard artwork.)
Riverside, 1959. Very Good ... $84.99 99.99
One of Johnny Griffin's hard blowing LPs as a leader for Jazzland – recorded with a crack lineup that includes Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Julian Priester on trombone, Wynton Kelly on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Albert Heath on drums! This is the kind of work that the term "hard ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, split spine, half split bottom seam, spot of marker. The back cover has an ink stamp & spot of marker, some masking tape remnant, and light surface wear.)
Johnny Griffin —
Little Giant (2LP set) ... LP Riverside, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An excellent 2LP set that features material pulled from a number of Griffin's early albums for the Jazzland/Riverside label – including The Little Giant, The Kerry Dancers, Way Out, and The Johnny Griffin Sextet. The material is played by a number of groups – with musicians that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear and is bumped at the top right corner.)
Johnny Griffin —
Way Out! ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the sharpest 50s sessions from Johnny Griffin – a hip quartet date for Riverside, done at the time when he was working heavily with Thelonious Monk! The album's definitely got an angular groove that shows Monk's influence, but it's also shows Griffin's Chicago's roots as well – ... read more CD
Johnny Griffin —
White Gardenia ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A tribute to Billie Holiday – with Johnny Griffin's tenor fronting some larger backing on strings and brass – but hipper than most efforts of this type, thanks to some great arrangements by Melba Liston and Norman Simmons! The record's a good change from some of Johnny's more full-on ... read more CD
Tommy Gwaltney's Kansas City Nine with Buck Clayton —
Goin To Kansas City ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Trad revival material by this group that featured Buck Clayton on trumpet, Dickie Wells on trombone, Tommy Newson on tenor, Charlie Byrd on guitar, and Gwaltney on alto, clarinet, and vibes. Tracks are short and include some originals, written in a classic 30s KC mode – plus a few older ... read more CD
Barry Harris —
Barry Harris At The Jazz Workshop ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early genius from Barry Harris – a live date recorded at San Francisco's Jazz Workshop, and one that has him gently grooving in a mix of sharp edges and lyricism! In a world where many up and comers were tempted by the fruits of the soul jazz sound, Harris remains nicely true to himself ... read more CD
Barry Harris —
Chasin The Bird ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Barry Harris' rarest albums – an early trio date with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Clifford Jarvis on drums! Includes the original compositions "Around The Corner", "Stay Right With It", and "Bish Bash Bosh". CD
Barry Harris —
Stay Right With It ... LP Riverside/Milestone, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Four sides of Barry Harris, from four different sides! This album's a nice 70s compilation showcasing the piano player at his lyrical best, in a couple of different trio settings, as well as several somewhat uncommon solo numbers and a great quintet featuring then young and relatively unknown ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Riverside/Milestone, Mid 40s/1957. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $8.99
A nice set that brings together Hawk Flies High plus earlier material from 78s! The core record is a key album in the reintroduction of Coleman Hawkins in the late 50s – recorded in a style that still bears a lot of traces of earlier years, but at a time when Hawk was being claimed as a key ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, with some seam splitting.)
Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk Flies High ... LP Riverside, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A key album in the reintroduction of Coleman Hawkins in the late 50s – recorded in a style that still bears a lot of traces of earlier years, but at a time when Hawk was being claimed as a key influence by a variety of younger modernists! The set's got a sense of freedom that's really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk Flies High (20 bit remaster) ... CD Riverside, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A key album in the reintroduction of Coleman Hawkins in the late 50s – recorded in a style that still bears a lot of traces of earlier years, but at a time when Hawk was being claimed as a key influence by a variety of younger modernists! The set's got a sense of freedom that's really ... read more CD
Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk Flies High (Keepnews collection) ... CD Riverside, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A key album in the reintroduction of Coleman Hawkins in the late 50s – recorded in a style that still bears a lot of traces of earlier years, but at a time when Hawk was being claimed as a key influence by a variety of younger modernists! The set's got a sense of freedom that's really ... read more CD
Jimmy Heath —
Nice People (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice little collection of some classic hard bop from Jimmy Heath, with a few of the sides of some the stuff he recorded with larger ensembles thrown in for good measure, pulled together in the 80s, once the OJC family of labels came under the Fantasy umbrella. Heath's Riverside recordings of the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jimmy Heath —
Quota ... LP Riverside, 1961. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from a player who never ceases to please us! Even at this early point in his career, Jimmy Heath had a soulful hipness that you'd be hard pressed to find in another musician – working with a vision of soul jazz that most other players wouldn't hip to until the 70s. Jimmy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label, silver text, microphone logo, and deep groove. Cover has surface & edge wear, small bottom seam split, aging, name in pen.)
Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... $14.99
Very hip work from a young Jimmy Heath – a relative newcomer to the scene at this point, but breaking out with a firm conception and tone, exercised strongly here in a set of large group arrangements worked out in collaboration with Tom McIntosh. McIntosh's work in this format is well known ... read more CD
Also available Really Big (with bonus track) (Keepnews collection) ... CD 6.99(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Riverside, 1960. Used ... $6.99
Very hip work from a young Jimmy Heath – a relative newcomer to the scene at this point, but breaking out with a firm conception and tone, exercised strongly here in a set of large group arrangements worked out in collaboration with Tom McIntosh. McIntosh's work in this format is well known ... read more CD
Also available Really Big ... CD 14.99(Out of print.)
Ernie Henry —
Presenting Ernie Henry ... LP Riverside, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few records ever cut by this fantastic alto player from the mid 50s! Henry most famously worked with Monk, but his albums as a leader are great – and this one features Kenny Dorham, Kenny Drew, Wilbur Ware, and Art Taylor, all components of a totally solid Riverside lineup. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Hines —
Monday Date 1928 ... LP Riverside, 1923/1928. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 60s album – with vintage material originally issued on the QRS and Gennett labels! LP, Vinyl record album
Art Hodes' Chicago Rhythm Kings —
Art Hodes' Chicago Rhythm Kings (10 inch LP) ... LP Riverside, 1940. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Riverside/Craft, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99 On June 7, 2024
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John Lee Hooker —
Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/Soul Jam (Spain), 1959. Used ... $8.99
The legendary John Lee Hooker, heard here in one of his more obscure recordings from the late 50s – at least in contrast to his famous sides for Vee Jay Records! This set's an unusual date – recorded in Detroit, despite the claim of the title – and featuring Hooker on acoustic ... read more CD
Elmo Hope Sextet And Trio —
Homecoming! ... CD Riverside, 1961/1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little album that Hope made upon his return to the east coast in the early 60s – not too long before he passed away. Half the tunes are cut with a sextet that features Blue Mitchell, Frank Foster, and Jimmy Heath – and the other are cut with a trio that features Hope, Percy ... read more CD
Riverside/OBC, 1961. Used ... $3.99 5.99
Two great female blues talents, recorded at a time when they were still alive and well in Chicago – Alberta Hunter on vocals, and Lovie Austin on piano! CD
(Original Blues Classics pressing.)
Milt Jackson —
Big Bags – Milt Jackson Orchestra ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet larger group session from vibist Milt Jackson – proof that he was really trying to stretch his wings, and get into new things during the 60s! The set's got Milt working with some great help from Tadd Dameron and Ernie Wilkins on larger group arrangements – nicely swinging ... read more CD
Also available Big Bags – Milt Jackson Orchestra ... LP 19.99
Riverside, 1962. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A sweet larger group session from vibist Milt Jackson – proof that he was really trying to stretch his wings, and get into new things during the 60s! The set's got Milt working with some great help from Tadd Dameron and Ernie Wilkins on larger group arrangements – nicely swinging ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Bill Grauer Productions Inc pressing with microphone logo – RLP 429. Cover has light ringwear and some edge wear.)
Milt Jackson —
Big Band Bags (Big Bags/Riverside/Milestone, 1962. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $12.99
Two great 60s albums from vibist Milt Jackson – both a bit unusual in format! On Big Bags, Jackson takes on a set of 10 standards (mostly) with some help from Tadd Dameron and Ernie Wilkins on larger group arrangements! Milt's the primary soloist, buoyed by an orchestra built around a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing.)
Milt Jackson —
For Someone I Love – Milt Jackson & Big Brass ... LP Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly nice pairing – the vibes of Milt Jackson and some larger horn backings that fall heavy on the trumpet and trombone side of the spectrum! The sound's not nearly as heavy or hokey as you'd expect – thanks to arrangements by Melba Liston – and the horns do a nice job ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milt Jackson —
Invitation ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A very nice little Milt Jackson album – cut in the mode of some of his excellent soul jazz group sides from the mid 60s. This set pushes Milt past the format of much of his other work – especially that of the MJQ – as it features him in a very soulful sextet, working with Tommy ... read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... $9.99
A great little set from that time when Milt Jackson was fronting a group that also included Jimmy Heath on tenor – a wonderful pairing of talents that made for some of Milt's most soulful sides of the 60s! Heath's sharp-edged tone is a great contrast to Jackson's smoother touch on the vibes ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Milt Jackson & Wes Montgomery —
Bags Meets Wes! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful combination we'd like to hear more of – one that comes from the meeting of Milt Jackson's vibes and the guitar of Wes Montgomery – both recorded here in easygoing brilliance! The session's a nice break from the usual sound of both players at the time – and although ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Eddie Jefferson —
Letter From Home ... LP Riverside, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The beginning of a whole new chapter of greatness for singer Eddie Jefferson – a record that took his older style of putting words to jazz solos, and updated it nicely for a new generation in the 60s! Eddie's got a rootsy look on the cover, but the sound here is snappingly hip and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JFK Quintet —
New Jazz Frontiers From Washington ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful little record – and one of the only two records made by the obscure (but wonderful) JFK Quintet! The quintet have a sound that's unlike any other combo we can think of – sharp-edged and modern at one moment, but also warmly soulful the next – all at a level that's ... read more CD
Budd Johnson —
Budd Johnson & The Four Brass Giants ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Budd Johnson was one of those players from the old days who was continually drawing praise from younger and hipper musicians – crediting Budd with a tone and talent that was forever an inspiration to them. Case in point is this 1960 session, issued as part of the hip Cannonball Adderley ... read more CD
Elvin Jones —
Elvin! ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A very interesting early session for Elvin, and one that's filled with lots of warm lyrical moments – nicely laid down by Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Hank Jones, and Frank Foster. These four came together often during the late 50s on some sessions, but the addition of Elvin opens things up ... read more CD
Elvin Jones —
Elvin! ... LP Riverside, 1961. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very interesting early session for Elvin, and one that's filled with lots of warm lyrical moments – nicely laid down by Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Hank Jones, and Frank Foster. These four came together often during the late 50s on some sessions, but the addition of Elvin opens things up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bill Grauer Productions stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a few small tears.)
Philly Joe Jones —
Drums Around The World ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully experimental album from drummer Philly Joe Jones – and one that has just the right sort of "ethnic" feel to earn its "Around The World" title! Mostly, the ethnicity comes through in exotic reed work by Sahib Shihab, Herbie Mann, and Cannonball Adderley ... read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... $28.99
Early genius from Sam Jones – the kind of record that showed the world that he was way more than just a bass player – even though he was pretty darn great at that! At the time of the set, Sam was already raising plenty of ears with his work in the Cannonball Adderley group, an outfit ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Sam Jones —
Right Down Front ... CD Riverside/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little collection of work recorded by bassist Sam Jones during the early 60s – done at a time when Jones had emerged from some key fame in the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, and was beginning to work as a leader on his own! The quality of the work here is extremely high, and Jones' ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Clifford Jordan —
Spellbound ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Clifford Jordan certainly leaves us Spellbound with this set – playing with an amazing tone that's arguably one of his deepest on record from the early days! The set's got a relaxed, open feel that really points the way towards the growth Jordan would experience in the 70s – and his ... read more CD
Also available Spellbound ... CD 13.99
Riverside (Japan), 1960. Used ... $13.99
Clifford Jordan certainly leaves us Spellbound with this set – playing with an amazing tone that's arguably one of his deepest on record from the early days! The set's got a relaxed, open feel that really points the way towards the growth Jordan would experience in the 70s – and his ... read more CD
(1992 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Clifford Jordan —
Spellbound ... LP Riverside, 1960. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Clifford Jordan certainly leaves us Spellbound with this set – playing with an amazing tone that's arguably one of his deepest on record from the early days! The set's got a relaxed, open feel that really points the way towards the growth Jordan would experience in the 70s – and his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Spellbound ... CD 13.99
Clifford Jordan —
Starting Time ... LP Jazzland, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great early Clifford Jordan record, and a tight bit of jazz from this great Chicago tenor player. Another Chicago favorite, Wilbur Ware, is on bass, and a young Cedar Walton's playing piano, and with warmth like that, Jordan and trumpeter Kenny Dorham sound great next to each other. Loads of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bev Kelly —
Bev Kelly In Person ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
We're always big fans of Bev Kelly's work, but this album is way hipper than the usual vocal album of its type from the time – thanks to a sweet little lineup that features Pony Poindexter on alto sax and Flip Nunez on piano! The presence of Poindexter's horn is always a treat, on the ... read more CD
(1999 OJC pressing. Cutout notch through spine.)
Bev Kelly —
Bev Kelly In Person ... LP Riverside, 1960. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
We're always big fans of Bev Kelly's work, but this album is way hipper than the usual vocal album of its type from the time – thanks to a sweet little lineup that features Pony Poindexter on alto sax and Flip Nunez on piano! The presence of Poindexter's horn is always a treat, on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese Victor pressing – SMJ-6042 – with insert. Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Bev Kelly —
Love Locked Out ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first Riverside album by Bev Kelly – an obscure ice-blond singer from the late 50s, with a sound that's much more in keeping with some of the vocalists on the Bethlehem label, than the few singers who cut sides for Riverside. Bev's got the great fortune to be working here with Jimmy ... read more CD
Wynton Kelly —
Kelly Blue ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... $4.99
A great little session from Wynton Kelly – one that has him breaking out of the lyrical roots of his trio work, and hitting some harder notes as a leader of a larger hardbop group! The album features Kelly working in both trio and sextet format – the latter with players who include Nat ... read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... $9.99
A surprisingly wonderful set from Wynton Kelly – really fluid and swinging, and with a unique approach on half the material! The core group of the set features Kenny Burrell on guitar, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – but then Jones sits it out on the second side ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Yusef Lateef —
Centaur & The Phoenix ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
An ambitious larger group album from Yusef Lateef – and one that's carried off with all the genius of his smaller group sessions from the time! Yusef himself is working with a variety of reed instruments – including tenor sax, oboe, flute, and argol – amongst a larger horn ... read more CD
Yusef Lateef —
Three Faces Of Yusef Lateef ... LP Riverside, 1960. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Sublime work from Yusef Lateef – and proof that he could be exotic and swinging at the same time! The three "faces" of the set are Lateef's work on tenor, flute, and oboe – each of which get a few tracks to themselves – as Lateef works with a core Detroit group of Hugh ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Riverside/OJC, 1964. Used ... $6.99
"Dynamic" is right – as Rod's one of the hippest large group arrangers of his time! The album's a really wonderful record that features Rod leading an octet with a distinctly modern touch – almost building off the styles of Kenton groups of the 50s, but with more of the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
George Lewis —
Jazz In The Classic New Orleans Tradition ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1951/1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects work by the New Orleans Jazz Band, which features Lewis, Alvin Alcorn, Lawrence Marrero, Lester Santiago, Alcide Pavageau, and Paul Barbarin – plus quartet material featuring some of the same players. CD
Meade Lux Lewis —
Blues Piano Artistry Of Meade Lux Lewis ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Lewis on piano and celeste. Tracks include "Hammer Chatter", "Bear Trap Stomp", "C-Jam Blues", "Fate", "Frompy Stomp", "Rough Seas", and "Celeste Bounce". CD
Abbey Lincoln —
Abbey Is Blue ... CD Riverside, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Key early work by Abbey – no so much the "blue" album you'd guess from the title, but a session that's filled with the kind of anger and emotion that makes us love her so much when she's this good! The group here is very hip – an ensemble brought to the date by her then-partne ... read more CD
Abbey Lincoln —
Abbey Is Blue ... LP Riverside, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Key early work by Abbey – no so much the "blue" album you'd guess from the title, but a session that's filled with the kind of anger and emotion that makes us love her so much when she's this good! The group here is very hip – an ensemble brought to the date by her then-partne ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Abbey Lincoln —
It's Magic ... LP Riverside, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Early work by Abbey – recorded in a mode that's straighter than she'd sound a few years later – less angry, more like other jazz vocalists of the time, but still with that unmistakable Abbey Lincoln quality in the voice! The arrangements on the set are by Benny Golson – using ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Abbey Lincoln —
That's Him! ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Abbey Lincoln's earliest albums – an all star session recorded with backing by Kenny Dorham, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Max Roach! Abbey's still pretty straight at this point – singing a variety of wispy love songs and emotional tunes – but she's also ... read more CD
Abbey Lincoln —
That's Him! ... LP Riverside, 1957. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Abbey Lincoln's earliest albums – an all star session recorded with backing by Kenny Dorham, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Max Roach! Abbey's still pretty straight at this point – singing a variety of wispy love songs and emotional tunes – but she's also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, small blemish spots, and is bent a bit at the bottom corners.)
Johnny Lytle —
Got That Feeling ... LP Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of vibes and organ from Johnny Lytle – just a trio session, but one that packs the punch of a full group! As with other early gems from Johnny, the players include Peppy Hinant on drums and Milt Harris on organ, and they're also augmented by some guest work by Milt Hinton. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original pressing – blue label, silver text, and microphone logo! Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... $13.99 16.99
Trio side with Bob Cranshaw and Mickey Roker. Soul jazz piano stuff, with a few nice originals like "Cracklin" and "Down the Line". CD
(Out of print 1998 OJC pressing.)
Junior Mance —
Junior's Blues ... LP Riverside, 1963. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Trio side with Bob Cranshaw and Mickey Roker. Soul jazz piano stuff, with a few nice originals like "Cracklin" and "Down the Line". LP, Vinyl record album
Junior Mance —
Junior's Blues/Riverside/Jazzland/American Jazz Classics, 1961/1962. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Includes two complete Jazzland LPs, a Riverside album, and excerpts from two 1961 live radio broadcasts from Birdland in NYC! CD
Mangione Brothers Sextet —
Jazz Brothers ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Think what you want about Chuck and his 70s hits, this version of the Mangione Brothers is a cooker! Chuck is on trumpet, Gap is on piano, and the rest of the group features Larry Combs on alto, Sal Nistico on tenor, Bill Saunders on bass, and Roy McCurdy on drums – all grooving in a nice ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Riverside, 1962. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole & light wear.)
Blue Mitchell —
Blue Soul (Keepnews collection with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside, 1959. Used ... $3.99
A strong early winner from Blue – recorded with an all-star group that includes Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Heath, Wynton Kelly, Sam Jones, and Philly Joe Jones. Mitchell's not necessarily the leader – Benny Golson and Jimmy Heath handled the arrangements – but the group overall is ... read more CD
Blue Mitchell —
Blue's Moods ... LP Riverside, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An early session as a leader from trumpeter Blue Mitchell – recorded during his glory years with Horace Silver! Unlike his other records, which usually have him in the company of another horn player, this set's got him carrying the full horn solo load by himself – working in a quartet, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Japanese pressing – SMJ 6045. Cover has light wear.)
Blue Mitchell —
Blue's Moods – The Legendary Quartet Sessions With Winton Kelly ... CD Riverside/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An early session as a leader from trumpeter Blue Mitchell – recorded during his glory years with Horace Silver! Unlike his other records, which usually have him in the company of another horn player, this set's got him carrying the full horn solo load by himself – working in a quartet, ... read more CD
Blue Mitchell —
Blue's Moods (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Riverside (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
An early session as a leader from trumpeter Blue Mitchell – recorded during his glory years with Horace Silver! Unlike his other records, which usually have him in the company of another horn player, this set's got him carrying the full horn solo load by himself – working in a quartet, ... read more CD
Blue Mitchell —
Cup Bearers ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the first albums to really show Blue Mitchell's genius as a leader – recorded past the more formulaic bop modes of some of his other Riverside sessions, and handled with a lyrical edge that really gets at the best aspects of his playing. Of course, part of the reason for this is that ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Blue Mitchell —
Cup Bearers ... LP Riverside, 1962. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the first albums to really show Blue Mitchell's genius as a leader – recorded past the more formulaic bop modes of some of his other Riverside sessions, and handled with a lyrical edge that really gets at the best aspects of his playing. Of course, part of the reason for this is that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Bill Grauer productions pressing with a microphone logo – in great shape! Cover has light wear on the edges, and a stamp on the back – but is nice too.)
Blue Mitchell —
Plays For Lovers ... CD Riverside, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Blue Mitchell with Art Blakey, Roy Brooks, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cleaveland, Junior Cook, Tommy Flannigan, Curtis Fuller, Urbie Green, Johnny Griffin, Albert Tootie Heath, Jimmy Heath, Philly Joe Jones, Sam Jones, Wynton Kelly, Charlie Persip, Julian Priester, Jerome Richardson, Gene Taylor, Clark ... read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... $19.99
A hip session from Blue – one that points the way towards some of his later work on Blue Note, and which features a larger than usual group arranged by Jimmy Heath. As on some of Heath's other projects from the time, the groove is tight and soulful, but never so dominant as to overwhelm the ... read more CD
(Out of print 1994 OJC pressing. Booklet has a slight crease.)
Wes Montgomery —
Complete Riverside Recordings (12 CD boxset) ... CD Riverside, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 12 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A wealth of great music – including some unusual sessions and bonus material too! CD
