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Eddie Allen —
Remembrance ... CD Venus (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Eddie Allen was a relatively young trumpeter at the time of this date – but he's got some very solid grounding from a mature trio that features Kenny Barron on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Carl Allen on drums! On another label, like Muse, the set might have a rougher sort of feel – ... read more CD
Venus (Japan), 1999. Used ... $11.99
Warm later work from guitarist Joe Beck – a sweet trio session that features George Mraz on bass and Billy Hart on drums! Beck's got a great sound on the record – a colorful tone that's quite fitting for the album's tribute to Frank Sinatra – certainly not the same sound as the ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Richie Beirach —
Manhattan Reverie (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Venus (Japan), 2006. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
There's a bit of reverie here, but it's usually the swinging kind instead of the sleepy variety – thanks to a well-formed groove from Richie Beirach on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Billy Hart on drums! The tunes certainly include a few ballads, but Richie usually takes them with a freely ... read more CD
Walter Bishop Jr —
Ode To Bird ... CD Venus (Japan), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
Walter Bishop Jr. on piano, Paul Brawn on bassw, and Walter Bolden on drums. CD
Also available Ode To Bird ... CD 18.99
Francesco Cafiso —
Seven Steps To Heaven ... CD Venus (Japan), 2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work by this youthful alto talent from Italy – a player with a tone that's every bit as classic as you might expect from the album's cover! Cafiso plays with an edge that's sharp, but a tone that's almost as deep as a tenor at times – really opening up on the longer tracks here, ... read more CD
Richie Cole —
Nignt In Tunisia – The Music Of Dizzy Gillespie ... CD Heads Up/Venus (Japan), 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Carl Allen on drums. CD
Bill Crow —
From Birdland To Broadway (Japanese pressing) ... CD Venus (Japan), 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bassist Bill Crow is perhaps best known for his work in the Gerry Mulligan group of the 50s, but he also had a great revival moment in the 90s – thanks to a well-penned autobiography, and a few great sessions as a leader like this! The album's got the same title as Bill's life story, and it's ... read more CD
Jack DeJohnette —
Time & Space ... CD Trio/Venus (Japan), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare early date as a leader for drummer Jack DeJohnette – a set done for the Japanese Trio label, and with a vibe that's similar to Jack's wonderful records for Prestige! DeJohnette is not only one of the most inventive drummers in jazz at this point, he's also a musician who's willing to ... read more CD
Kenny Dorham —
Arrival Of Kenny Dorham ... CD Venus (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Kenny Dorham's best records ever – and one of his rarest too! The set was cut for the short-lived Jaro label, home to a few great jazz sides during its short-lived American tenure – and the set features Kenny grooving at a level that's extremely tight, very much in the best ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Grant Green Jr —
Jungle Strut ... CD Venus (Japan), 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
The younger Grant Green grooves in ways that would have made his pops proud – recording here in a sweet old school style that features Hammond from either Reuben Wilson or Michael Torsone, plus alto sax from the legendary Eddie Pazant! There's a warm, fluid groove to most tracks – one ... read more CD
Al Haig —
Al Haig Quartet ... CD Period/Venus (Japan), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A near-lost session from pianist Al Haig – playing in an unusual (for him) format that features piano, guitar, bass, and drums! Haig's piano is recorded with a style that makes it a bit echoey – using the space of the studio in a way that seems to hang the notes in air a bit more, ... read more CD
(Out of print 1995 Japanese pressing with obi. Still sealed.)
Roland Hanna —
Apres Un Reve ... CD Venus (Japan), 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
Shame about the cover, but cheescake nudie image aside, the album's got all the poise, class, and grace you'd expect in some other classics from pianist Roland Hanna – a player who already attained majesty in his music, long before he started adding "Sir" to his name! There's a ... read more CD
Eddie Harris —
Freedom Jazz Dance ... CD Venus (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Late work from Eddie Harris – but a great session too, and one that cooks with raw soulful energy that shows he was still at the top of his game! The date's a quartet session, with that spare, back-to-basics approach Eddie was using in the years after his bigger 70s fame – a great ... read more CD
Venus (Japan), 2004. Used ... $11.99
Warm, late nite work from the Eddie Higgins trio – that great 90s lineup that features Eddie on piano, Jay Leonhart on bass, and Joe Ascione on drums! It's hard to adequately get at the genius of these guys together in words – as their power is somewhat subtle, but damn effective ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Eddie Higgins & Scott Hamilton —
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes ... CD Venus (Japan), 2001. Used ... Out Of Stock
Scott Hamilton blows some wonderfully smokey tenor here – sounding great in the company of Eddie Higgins' trio! The date's got a really old school tenor sort of sound – echoes of Ben Webster and Lester Young, but updated too – taken to the clear, mature territory of Higgins' ... read more CD
Freddie Hubbard —
MMTC – Monk, Miles, Trane & Cannon ... CD Venus (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Freddie Hubbard on trumpet – with Vincent Herring on alto sax, Javon Jackson on tenor sax, Gary Smulyan on baritone sax, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Stephen Scott on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. CD
Steve Kuhn —
Sing Me Softly Of The Blues ... CD Venus (Japan), 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful trio work from Steve Kuhn – a player who really hit a new stride in his sound on these sessions for the Japanese Venus label! The feel here is a bit warmer than most other Kuhn settings – but that's a nice thing too, as Steve's always got this sense of lyricism in his music, ... read more CD
Warne Marsh & Kenny Drew Trio —
Ornithology ... CD Venus (Japan), 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
Warne Marsh on tenor saxophone, Kenny Drew on piano, Bo Stief on bass, and Aage Tangaard on drums. CD
Moffett Family Jazz Band —
Africano ... CD Venus (Japan), 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Charles Moffett and his talented family – an album with a progressive soul jazz sound that reminds us of the best moments on the Strata East label during the 70s! Features Charnett Moffett on bass, Charles on alto and tenor, Mondre on trumpet, and Codaryl and Charles Sr on ... read more CD
Venus (Japan), 1993. Used ... $11.99 14.99
Spiritual work from the great Charles Moffett and his talented family – all of whom have matured nicely by the time of this recording! Gone is the sloppiness of some of the earlier Moffett Family albums, and in its place is a tight soulful groove – with a progressive soul jazz sound ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
JR Monterose —
Message ... CD Jaro/Venus (Japan), 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful session cut by the obscure tenor player J.R. Monterose – a musician who never made it big by jazz standards, but who was always one of the most respected players amongst his jazz contemporaries. This rare session was originally cut for the short lived Jaro label, and on vinyl, it ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
New York Rhythm Machine —
Blues March – Portrait Of Art Blakey ... CD Venus (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
John Hicks on piano, Marcus MacLaurine on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
New York Trio —
Stairway To The Stairs ... CD Venus (Japan), 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bill Charlap on piano, Jay Leonhart on bass, and Bill Stewart on drums – performing an all-Ellington program that includes "Jump For Joy", "In A Sentimental Mood", "C Jam Blues", "Prelude To A Kiss", and "Love You Madly". CD
One For All (Eric Alexander, Jim Rotondi, et al) —
Killer Joe ... CD Venus (Japan), 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pure genius from a great lineup – an assortment of players who've made quite a name recording sets like this one for the Japanese market! Tenorist Eric Alexander is very firmly in place on the set – giving it the same gentle soul and well-crafted sound as his own great albums – ... read more CD
Nicki Parrott —
Moon River (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Venus (Japan), 2007. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
With Harry Allen on tenor saxophone. CD
Nicki Parrott —
Sakura Sakue ... CD Venus (Japan), 2012. Used ... $14.99
Tracks include "April In Paris", "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White", "Some Other Spring", "You Must Believe In Spring", "I'll Remember April", and "April Showers". CD
(Out of print.)
Dewey Redman —
African Venus ... CD Venus (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Dewey Redman on tenor & alto sax & musette, Joshua Redman on tenor sax, Anthony Cox on bass, Carl Allen on drums, Charles Eubanks on piano & Danny Sadownick on percussion. CD
Pharoah Sanders —
Crescent With Love ... CD Venus (Japan), 1992. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully majestic album by Pharoah – sort of a follow up to his Welcome To Love album of ballads and standards, but handled with a bit more of the expansive soul of some of his other recordings. Like that previous album, this one has Pharoah playing tenor in a quartet with William ... read more CD
Jimmy Scott —
All Of Me – Live In Tokyo (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Venus (Japan), 2003. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A 21st Century date from Jimmy Scott – recorded live in Tokyo with small combo backing that almost gives him more of a groove than in some of his other late-life sessions! The band's billed as The Jazz Expressions – and features TK Blue on alto and flute, Jon Regen on piano, Hillard ... read more CD
Archie Shepp —
Blue Ballads (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Venus (Japan), 1995. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Blue blowing from Archie Shepp – a great set of ballads from later years, recorded at a time when Shepp had stepped back inside considerably from his styles of the past – but still brought a great depth of soul to his recordings! The tunes here are mostly familiar numbers, but Archie ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Zoot Sims & Kenny Drew —
Flower Walts ... CD Venus (Japan), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Zoot Sims on tenor sax, Kenny Drew on piano, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, and Ed Thigpen on drums. CD
Lonnie Smith Trio —
Purple Haze – Tribute To Jimi Hendrix ... CD Venus (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
With John Abercrombie on guitar and Marvin "Smitty" Smith on drums. Tracks include "Voodoo Chile", "Gypsy Eyes", "Up From The Skies", and "Purple Haze–Star Spangled Banner". CD
Also available Purple Haze – Tribute To Jimi Hendrix ... CD 6.99
Venus/Music Masters, 1994. Used ... $6.99
With John Abercrombie on guitar and Marvin "Smitty" Smith on drums. Tracks include "Voodoo Chile", "Gypsy Eyes", "Up From The Skies", and "Purple Haze–Star Spangled Banner". CD
(Out of print.)
Jacky Terrasson —
Lover Man ... CD Venus (Japan), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jacky Terrasson on piano, Ugonna Okegwo on bass, Leon Parker on drums. CD
Ben Webster —
My Romance ... CD Venus (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ben Webster and Ole Kongsted on tenor saxophone, John Darville on trombone, Arnvid Meyer on trumpet, Kenny Drew and Niels Jorgen Steen on piano, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, and Alex Riel and Hans Nymand on drums. CD
Venus (Japan), 2008. Used Gatefold ... $11.99 18.99
With Johannes Weidenmueller on bass. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Venus (Japan), 1993. Used ... $14.99
Lovely work from pianist Claude Williamson – a player we like so much more in his later years than we did when he first started out in the 50s! Williamson's really got a depth to his keyboard work here – a way of playing a wide range of sounds and colors, yet without ever showing off ... read more CD
(1994 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Claude Williamson Trio —
South Of The Border – West Of The Sun ... CD Venus (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Light, lively piano work from Claude Williamson – a set that almost takes us back to his famous dates of the 50s, but one that's also got some great mature depth as well! This second layer of Williamson's expression really comes through nicely on the ballads – which have a slow-burning ... read more CD
Denny Zeitlin —
As Long As There's Music (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Venus (Japan), 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful sounds from pianist Denny Zeitlin – one of those players who often gets overlooked, but who's made some incredibly expressive music over the years! The album's got a sparkle that really takes us back to Denny's 60s sides for Columbia, but it's also got a slightly more mature ... read more CD
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