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A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
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Toshiko Akiyoshi —
Ten Gallon Shuffle (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Baystate/RCA (Japan), 1984. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A hokey title and cover, but a great little record – a lesser-known gem from the Toshiko Akioshi big band, recorded in the mid 80s for Japanese release! Toshiko's still working strongly with reedman Lew Tabackin here – and as always, the sound of the reeds really make the record – ... read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing in a cool textured cover – includes obi!)
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band —
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band ... CD RCA/Novus, Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great introduction to one of the hippest big bands of the 70s – a duo who did for the jazz ensemble mode in their decade what Kenny Clarke and Francy Boland did in the 60s! Tracks include "Studio J", "Quadrille, Anyone", "Kogun", "First Night", and ... read more CD
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA/Mosaic, 1974/1975/1976/1977. Used 3CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Seminal work from one of the hippest big bands of the 70s – the legendary ensemble led by pianist Toshiko Akioshi and reedman Lew Tabackin! The group marks a huge shift for Akiyoshi – a move away from the more bop-inflected small combo work of earlier years, into a rich new role as a ... read more CD
(Out of print, limited edition of 5000 copies. Includes slipcase and large booklet, which has a crease.)
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic live performance from this legendary ensemble – and a record that brings a nice sort of edge to the group's already great sound! It's a bit hard to describe – but somehow the live recording quality seems to create more intensity, maybe more urgency to the way the group ... read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Toshiko Akiyoshi/RCA (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A second great performance from the Akioshi/Tabackin Big Band's performance at Newport in 1977 – and one we like even more than the first! The sound here is totally great – hard, focused, and flowing with a magical energy that made this group one of the few large jazz bands to flourish ... read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Manny Albam & Ernie Wilkins —
Drum Suite ... CD RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hard-swinging big band material – with a heavy emphasis on drums! The album is a suite of six tracks – all written by either Manny Albam or Ernie Wilkins, both of whom arrange the groups on the set – really letting them open up nicely on the album's longish tracks. Manny and ... read more CD
Henry Red Allen —
World On A String ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Henry Red Allen on trumpet and vocals, Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax, Buster Bailey on clarinet, and Marty Napoleon on piano. CD
Louis Armstrong —
Louis Armstrong & His Friends (First Editions Series – with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong hits the Flying Dutchman label – and unlocks a whole new spiritual side of his talents – a mode that's quite different than some of his crossover pop of the 60s! The style here has a bit of righteous elements in the lyrics, and lots of spiritual jazz in the backings ... read more CD
(Out of print, digipak case has some wear and a cutout through the spine.)
Louis Armstrong —
Pops – The 1940s Small Band Sides ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1940s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Featuring Kid Ory, Bobby Hackett, Jack Teagarden, Barney Bigard, Leonard Feather, Sid Catlett and others. Tracks include "Mahogany Hall Stomp", "Rockin' Chair", "St James Infirmary Blues", "Save It, Pretty Mama", "Before Long", "Blues In The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA/Soul Bank (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99 On May 10, 2024
Really hard-jamming work from keyboardist Brian Auger – the first of a 2-part live set from the US, and easily some of his greatest work on record! The tracks are all very long and stretched out here – an extrapolation of the territory Auger was already exploring on studio sides, taken ... read more CD
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RCA/Soul Bank (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99 On May 10, 2024
The second smoking Live Oblivion set from Brian Auger and crew – twice as long, and maybe even twice as funky as the first! The tunes on here all really push the ten minute mark – stretching out the original Auger conception on studio sides, and featuring plenty of room for really ... read more CD
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Chet Baker —
Italian Sessions ... CD RCA, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
The session was recorded in Rome in 1962, at a time when Chet's star had fallen quite a bit on the American scene, and it features him working with some of the hippest European players at the time – like Rene Thomas on guitar, Bobby Jaspar on tenor and flute, Amadeo Tomassi on piano, and ... read more CD
Gato Barbieri —
Bolivia/Flying Dutchman/RCA, 1971/1973. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
2 of Gato Barbieri's greatest albums of the 70s – back to back on one CD! Bolivia is one of Gato's better albums from the early 70s – and like a lot of his Latin-themed ones, a swirling mix of soulful soloing, modal grooves, and unbridled emotion. Lonnie Liston Smith is playing piano ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Count Basie —
Brand New Wagon ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
Late 40s recordings that have the Basie band getting nice and lean – but still with vocals from Jimmy Rushing, tenor from Buddy Tate and Paul Gonsalves, and trumpet from Harry Sweets Edison! CD
Count Basie —
Complete Original American RCA-Victor Recordings (3CD set) ... CD RCA/Definitive, Late 40s. Used 3 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
63 songs over three CDs. CD
RCA/BMG, Late 40s. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Mister Roberts' Roost", "Seventh Avenue Express", "Sophisticated Swing", and "House Rent Boogie". CD
(2004 pressing.)
Sidney Bechet —
Sidney Bechet In Paris Vol 1 ... CD RCA/Disques Vogue, 1953/1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects two larger works – the ballet La Nuit Est Une Sorciere and La Colline De Delta, a rhapsody for soprano sax and orchestra. CD
(Cutout notch through case and artwork.)
Bix Beiderbecke —
Bix Lives! ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects work as a featured soloist with Jean Goldkette & His Orchestra, Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, and two tracks a leader – 23 tracks totals. CD
Art Blakey —
Night In Tunisia (RCA) (Japanese pressing) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the time – and a killer album that sports a late 50's lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, and Bill Hardman. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that Blakey's leadership brings to ... read more CD
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Night In Tunisia (First Editions Series – with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the time – and a killer album that sports a late 50's lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, and Bill Hardman. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that Blakey's leadership brings to ... read more CD
(2002 digipak pressing.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... CD RCA, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... read more CD
(Out of print. Punch through tray card.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Don Braden —
Fire Within ... CD RCA, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features tenor Don Braden working in a few different quartet and trio formations – musicians include Darrell Grant on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Cecil Brooks III on drums. CD
Ruby Braff —
This Is My Lucky Day ... CD BMG/RCA, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Pee Wee Russell, Roy Eldridge, Hank Jones, and Mundell Lowe. CD
Anthony Braxton —
Anthony Braxton Live ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Anthony Braxton on soprano, contrabass, and alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, and contrabass clarinet – with George Lewis on trombone, Kenny Wheeler on trumpet, Dave Holland on bass, and Barry Altschul on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Lenny Breau —
Velvet Touch Of Lenny Breau Live ... CD RCA/One Way, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A live trio date from guitarist Lenny Breau – and a set that's maybe got a bit more of an edge than some of his studio albums of the time! Lenny introduces the set, which helps enforce the concert feel of the proceedings – then works through a set of nicely varied material that really ... read more CD
RCA/BGO (UK), New Copy 2CDs ... $14.99 19.99 About May 3, 2024
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Barbara Carroll —
Lullabies In Rhythm (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
The lovely Barbara Carroll was one of the greatest female pianists of her generation – and this beautiful mid 50s set for RCA is a key demonstration of her powers at their best! Barbara's got an approach to the keys that's warm and almost tentative – at times swinging with the light ... read more CD
Centipede —
Septober Energy (2CD edition) ... CD RCA/Esoteric (UK), 1971. New Copy 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark session that gathered together just about every hip British jazz and jazz/rock musician of the time – and brought them together into one super-cool orchestra of sound! Robert Fripp produced the record, and Keith Tippett is the overall music director – but the album's got a ... read more CD
RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... $11.99 18.99
A tight little no-nonsense set from Al Cohn – the kind of record that he seemed to cut perfectly at the time, in a mold that he was helping trademark as the RCA 50s approach to jazz! The tunes are all quite short, and mostly familiar numbers – but they're arranged with a west coast-ish ... read more CD
(1998 pressing.)
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims —
From A to Z & Beyond ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
RCA/Mosaic, 1955. Used 3 CDs ... $46.99 54.99
A massive set of music recorded for RCA in 1955 – five classic albums, all featuring shifting lineups of players related to the Count Basie Band! The style here is often a bit more modern than most Basie work, but still also shows an undeniably strong sense of rhythm – one that comes ... read more CD
(Limited edition. Slipcover has some wear.)
Al Cohn, Joe Newman, & Freddie Green —
Natural Rhythm ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two closely related sessions with Joe Newman and Al Cohn in the front line – plus guitarist Freddie Green, pianist Nat Pierce, Milt Hinton on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. Tracks include "Up In The Blues", "Free & Easy", "Something's Gotta Give", "Dog ... read more CD
Al Cohn, Phil Woods, Kenny Dorham, and others —
East-West Jazz Septet – Birdland Stars On Tour 1956 ... CD RCA/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really great little live jazz date from the mid 50s – one that features a unique pairing of east and west coast players, working together as part of a Birdland Stars package tour! The group's an exceptionally balanced one – with players who are all strong enough to work together ... read more CD
RCA (Spain), 1955. Used ... $6.99
A classic set of interlocking tenor work from 3 giants who made up the best part of Woody Herman's classic 4 horn lineup – Al Cohn, Bill Perkins, and Richie Kamuca – all coming together here in small group formation! The album's a wonderful example of the way that the hornplay of the ... read more CD
Al Cohn/RCA/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic set of interlocking tenor work from 3 giants who made up the best part of Woody Herman's classic 4 horn lineup – Al Cohn, Bill Perkins, and Richie Kamuca – all coming together here in small group formation! The album's a wonderful example of the way that the hornplay of the ... read more CD
Also available Brothers! – The Complete Sessions ... CD 6.99
RCA, 1995. Used ... $4.99
A live album with Steve Coleman on alto saxophone, David Murray on tenor saxophone, Andy Milne on keyboards and piano, Reggie Washington on bass, and Gene Lake on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1995. Used ... $4.99
With Ralph Alessi on trumpet, Vijay Iyer on keys, Miya Masaoka on koto, and vocals from Yassir Chadly. CD
(Out of print.)
Steve Coleman & The Mystic Rhythm Society —
Sign & The Seal – Transmissions Of The Metaphysics Of A Culture ... CD RCA, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Ravi Coltrane on tenor sax. CD
Paul Desmond —
Bossa Antigua (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA (France), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
The team of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall was one of the best ideas ever forged in American jazz of the 60s – and the icy pair are perfect company together on this album of bossa-inflected tracks with a very cool edge! The album allows Desmond's alto to take on a warmth and flowing quality it ... read more CD
Paul Desmond —
Complete RCA Albums Collection (Desmond Blue/RCA/Sony, Mid 60s. Used 6 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Genius in one of its purest forms! Paul Desmond's alto sax was honed to perfection by the time of these recordings – worked out through fame in the Dave Brubeck Quartet years of the late 50s and early 60s, but also relaxed in a confidence that makes these sides completely majestic, and ... read more CD
Paul Desmond —
Glad To Be Unhappy ... CD RCA (France), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hard to be unhappy in a setting like this – a classic RCA session from the 60s, and one that matches the sublime icy alto sax of Paul Desmond with the perfectly airy guitar of the great Jim Hall! The pair work simple wonders with familiar tunes on the set – bringing together a love of ... read more CD
RCA (Japan), 1963. Used ... $9.99 11.99
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more CD
(1988 Japanese pressing.)
Paul Desmond —
Take Ten (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more CD
Also available Take Ten ... CD 9.99
Paul Desmond —
Take Ten Plus (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more CD
Also available Take Ten ... CD 9.99
Paul Desmond & Gerry Mulligan —
Two Of A Mind (First Editions Series with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reunion of sorts for Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan – given that the pair had played together on record 5 years before, in a similar session for Verve! This album's almost lighter and more airy than the previous one – as it's done in a mode that echoes strongly with Desmond's own ... read more CD
Paul Desmond with Jim Hall —
Desmond Blue (First Editions Series) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A cool jazz classic from altoist Paul Desmond and guitarist Jim Hall! The album was recorded under Desmond's name, but Hall's the guitarist throughout, and his playing lends an indescribably wonderful edge to the set, making the album a real team effort! Unlike other RCA sides by Hall and Desmond ... read more CD
Bill Dixon —
Intents & Purposes (LP sleeve edition) ... CD RCA/International Phonograph, 1967. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Amazing! One of the few rare records cut by Bill Dixon during the 60s, and a perfect example of "new thing" jazz in action. Trumpeter Dixon plays in 3 different ensembles – a nonet, a quintet, and a duet – with players like Byard Lancaster, Reggie Workman, Robert Pozar, and ... read more CD
RCA, 2002. Used ... $3.99
With Dave Douglas on trumpet, Chris Potter on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Uri Caine on electric piano, James Genus on bass, and Clarence Penn on drums. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
RCA, 2000. Used ... $4.99
Dave Douglas on trumpet, Chris Speed on clarinet and tenor saxophone, Joshua Roseman on trombone, Greg Tardy on clarinet, bass clarinet and tenor saxophone, Uri Caine on piano, James Genus on bass, and Joey Baron on drums. Tracks are a mix of originals and compositions by Mary Lou Williams. CD
(Sealed with a mark through the slipcover barcode.)
RCA, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Dave Douglas on trumpet, Mark Feldman on violin, Guy Klucevsek on accordion, and Greg Cohen on bass. CD
(Small cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Duke Ellington —
And His Mother Called Him Bill (Bluebird pressing) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1968. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(1987 pressing.)
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.)
Duke Ellington —
Black, Brown, & Beige – The 1944 to 1946 Band Recordings (3CD set) ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Mid 40s. Used 3 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A massive selection of songs from the same period as Ellington's album of the same name. With a whole bunch of his classic players, including Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Hodges, Ray Nance, Al Hibbler, Oscar Pettiford, and many more. Tracks include "Work Song", "Come Sundday", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington – Highlights From The The Centennial Edition (3CD set) ... CD RCA, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Features 53 tracks on 3 CDs and some great work from the massive Centennial CD box set! CD
(Promotional release – please note this version does not include a booklet.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington The Centennial Edition – The Complete RCA Victor Recordings 1927 to 1973 (24CD box set) ... CD RCA, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 24CD & Book ... $274.99
An amazing package – decades of work from Duke Ellington, presented here with lots of unreleased tracks as well – the most comprehensive collection of this work that's ever been done! CD
(Out of print and complete with box, book, and all the CDs. Box and book show minor wear and signs of handling, discs are all in great shape – a nice copy!)
Duke Ellington —
Early Ellington 1927 to 1934 ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Black & Tan Fantasy", "Creole Love Call", "Black Beauty", "Flaming Youth", "Cotton Club Stomp", and "Ring Dem Bells" – 22 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
RCA/Bluebird, 1967. Used ... $1.99 6.99
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite – Special Mix (Bluebird) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more CD
(Sealed 1995 pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite (First Editions Series) ... CD RCA, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more CD
(2003 digipak pressing with 7 bonus tracks.)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite (Japanese pressing) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more CD
(1986 Japanese pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Highlights From The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition – The Complete RCA Victor Recordings 1927 to 1973 (3CD set) ... CD RCA, 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Features 53 tracks on 3 CDs and some great work from the massive Centennial CD box set! CD
Duke Ellington —
Jungle Nights In Harlem – 1927 to 1932 ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Cootie Williams, Tricky Sam Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, and Harry Carney. CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Never No Lament – The Blanton Webster Band 1940 to 1942 (3CD set) ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Early 40s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Wallace Jones, Cootie Williams, Ray Nance, trumpet: Rex Stewart, cornet, Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, trombone, Juan Tizol, valve trombone, Barney Bigard, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick, Ben Webster, Harry Carney. Chauncey Haughton, reeds. Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, piano, Fred Guy, guitar, ... read more CD
RCA, 1966. Used ... $1.99 2.99
A beautiful 60s album from Duke Ellington – one that features some of his more popular numbers, as you'd guess by the title – but captured in these sublime, sophisticated arrangements that really reflect the genius sound of his group during the later years! The tracks are familiar, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Solos, Duets & Trios ... CD RCA/Bluebird, Late 30s/1940s/1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes all versions of the legendary Ellington Blanton duets – plus solo recordings, and duos with Billy Strayhorn and Earl Hines. 21 tracks total. CD
Gil Evans —
Gil Evans Orchestra Plays The Music Of Jimi Hendrix (First Editions Series) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1974. Used ... $6.99
Gil plays Jimi? Sounds like a gimmick, but it comes off pretty darn great – and it helps you forgive him for trying to convince the kids that he's not as old as his grey hair might make you think! As always with Evans, the key to the album is a beautiful balance between the strength of the ... read more CD
(2002 digipak pressing with 4 bonus tracks, sticker over barcode.)
Gil Evans —
There Comes A Time ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty great 70s album from Gil Evans – a set that's got some great use of electric instrumentation, and a mighty groove on the best cuts! The overall approach is different than the early modernist sound of Gil Evans, but still very striking – a 70s equivalent to Gil's famous 60s ... read more CD
RCA/BMG (Spain), 1956. Used ... $6.99 9.99
A dream band indeed – as the set features Maynard working with some excellent players who manage to come together tightly as a unit, then break out in really strong and hard-blown solos! Even in these early recordings, the style of the Ferguson group is firmly in place – incredible ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Four Brothers (Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, etc) —
Together Again ... CD RCA, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
How many different iterations of the "Four Brothers" were there? We don't know, but as near as we can tell, this grouping might most resemble the "original", with four West coast heavies joining forces for a swinging side. Originally making up the sax section of Woody Herman's ... read more CD
Bud Freeman —
Chicago Austin High School Jazz In Hi Fi ... CD RCA/Mosaic, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Jimmy McPartland on trumpet, Pee Wee Russell on clarinet, George Wettling on drums, Milt Hinton on bass, Al Casamenti on guitar, and Dick Cary on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Bluebird/RCA, Late 30s/1940s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
Notable sidemen include Benny Carter, Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson on vibes, John Lewis, Milt Hinton, Ray Brown, and Kenny Clarke. 43 tracks total. CD
Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra —
Dizzier & Dizzier ... CD RCA, Late 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really great collection of Dizzy Gillespie 78rpm material for RCA! CD
Paul Gonsalves —
Ellingtonia Moods & Blues ... CD RCA, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best small-group sessions recorded by Paul Gonsalves – a session with a clear Ellington orientation, as you'd expect from a lineup that includes Johnny Hodges, Jimmy Jones, Ray Nance, and Oliver Jackson. Tracks have a much more relaxed and open-ended feeling than some of Duke's ... read more CD
Paul Gonsalves & Clark Terry —
Diminuendo Crescendo & Blues ... CD RCA/BMG, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great spinoff session from the Duke Ellington group – cool small combo material with Clark Terry on trumpet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor, and Jimmy Woode on bass – almost similar to the players' work for Chess/Argo at the same time! CD
Benny Goodman —
Complete RCA Victor Small Group Recordings (3CD set) ... CD RCA/BMG, Mid/Late 30s. Used 3 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great batch of small group recordings that feature Goodman in the company of Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson, and Gene Krupa. Tracks include "Tiger Rag", "Body & Soul", "All My Life", "Too Good To Be True", "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen", "Man I ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Benny Goodman —
Original Benny Goodman Trio & Quartet Sessions Vol 1 – After You've Gone ... CD RCA, Mid 30s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Trio and quartet work from Benny Goodman featuring pianist Teddy Wilson and drummer Gene Krupa plus Lionel Hampton on vibes. CD
(Artwork has some age spots.)
Freddie Green —
Mr. Rhythm ... CD RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A long overdue classic from Count Basie's excellent 50s guitarist! Freddie was one of the strongest single-line players of the 50s – coming to prominence in the years before Grant Green and Wes Montgomery completely transformed jazz guitar, but never getting as much chance as those greats to ... read more CD
Lionel Hampton —
Complete Lionel Hampton Victor Sessions 1937 to 1941 (5CD set) ... CD RCA/Mosaic, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used 5CD ... Out Of Stock
Some of the first important jazz work on vibes – and a key bridge between swing and later styles too! The package features a wealth of material originally issued on 78rpm singles, plus unissued tracks too – all with the usual Mosaic attention to detail. CD
Lionel Hampton —
Lionel Hampton Vol 2 – The Jumpin Jive – The All Star Groups 1937 to 1939 ... CD RCA/Bluebird, Late 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Jivin' The Vibes", "Stomp", "Rhythm, Rhythm (I Got Rhythm)", "China Stomp (Chinatown, My Chinatown)", "I Know That You Know","Drum Stomp (Crazy Rhythm)", "I Surrender, Dear", "The Object Of My ... read more CD
Lionel Hampton —
Tempo & Swing – Lionel Hampton All Star Groups Vol 3 – 1939 to 1940 ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1939/1940. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Nat King Cole, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, and Ziggy Elman. CD
(Out of print.)
Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk In Hi-Fi (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful late album from Coleman Hawkins – recorded in 1956 with the orchestra of Billy Byers, including soloists Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, and Hank Jones. Coleman's the main blower, though – and the arrangements have a solid base that lets him open up in that exploratory tone he was ... read more CD
(2001 First Editions digipak pressing.)
Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk In Paris ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Well, Hawk isn't really in Paris on this one – as the album was recorded in New York, with backings by Manny Albam – but the spirit of Paris is very much alive on the tunes, which are a mixture of postwar French favorites, and others that have a similar sound. Albam's backings are ... read more CD
RCA, 1961. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A vintage performance from the Verve years – featuring a small group with Harry Carney on baritone, Lawrence Brown on trombone, and Ray Nance on cornet! CD
(Out of print 1993 pressing.)
Johnny Hodges —
Complete Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra 1937 to 1938 ... CD Le Jazz (Denmark), 1937/1938. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Foolin' Myself", "My Day", "A Sailboat In The Moonlight", "Jeep's Blues", "Love In Swingtime", "Prelude To A Kiss", "The Jeep Is Jumpin", and "Pyramid" – 21 tracks total. CD
Johnny Hodges —
Passion Flower – 1940 to 1946 ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1940s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the tracks "Day Dream", " Good Queen Bess (take 1 & 2)", "That's The Blues", "Old Man", "Junior Hop", "Squaty Roo", " Passion Flower", "Things Ain't What They Used To Be", "Going Out The Back Way" ... read more CD
Johnny Hodges —
Triple Play ... CD RCA, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
The "triple play" in the title refers to the fact that Johnny's working here with 3 different groups – all of them large ones, and stuffed with Ellington-esque players that include Ray Nance, Paul Gonsalves, Milt Hinton, Tiny Grimes, Hank Jones, Cat Anderson, Jimmy Hamilton, Harry ... read more CD
DD Jackson —
So Far ... CD RCA, 1999. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Solo piano album. CD
(Out of print, punch through tray card.)
JJ Johnson —
JJ! ... CD RCA/BMG (Spain), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful example of the mid-60s power of JJ Johnson – a big band session that features arrangements by JJ, Gary McFarland, and Oliver Nelson – all a very cooking mix of modernism, soul, and swing! The groups are large on all numbers, but there's plenty of room for Johnson to solo ... read more CD
JJ Johnson & His Big Bands —
Say When ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1964/1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great 60s RCA work from JJ Johnson – featuring some of his sublime arrangements for big band! CD
(Cutout notch through case and artwork.)
JJ Johnson & Kai Winding —
Afternoon At Birdland (plus Jay & Kai + 6/RCA/Lonehill (Spain), 1954/1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal 50s work from the team of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – two of the greatest trombonists to ever play in one group together, and masters of a uniquely-crafted approach to their instrument! The first six tracks on the CD are from the 1954 RCA album Afternoon At Birdland – one of ... read more CD
Ryo Kawasaki —
Juice ... CD RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the few American releases by this legendary Japanese fusion artist – and a pretty funky little record as well! Ryo Kawasaki plays lead guitar and the very cool "string synthesizer" on the set – making for a sweet mix of electric grooves that has some really great ... read more CD
Michel Legrand —
RCA Years ... CD BMG/RCA (Japan), Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little look at Michel Legrand's years with RCA Records – a time when the famous French soundtrack composer was returning to some of his roots in jazz, and also providing backdrops for some singers as well! The scope of work here is really great – from hard-swinging big band ... read more CD
Chris McGregor —
Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath (Italian pressing) ... CD RCA/Neon/Akarma (Italy), 1971. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
In the early 70s, pianist Chris McGregor was one of the leading lights of the British jazz scene – an expatriot South African living in London, whose work with the legendary group The Blue Notes was steeped in an African rhythmic traditions! This seminal work from 1971 shows how much ... read more CD
Hal McKusick —
Jazz Workshop ... CD RCA (Spain), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sublime work from Hal McKusick – one of those mid 50s modernists who offered up such hope for new ideas at the time, and who seemed to all but disappear by the middle of the next decade! This album's one of Hal's finest – an optimistically crafted batch of tunes written by many of the ... read more CD
RCA (Japan), 1979. Used ... $14.99 22.99
A rare electric outing from legendary altoist Jackie McLean – and one that comes off surprisingly well, given that the move was quite a shift for the reedman! The album's got a spiritual current that McLean developed in some of his earlier 70s material – like his gems for the ... read more CD
(2016 Japanese pressing.)
Carmen McRae —
Sarah – Dedicated To You ... CD BMG/RCA, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
RCA/BMG (Spain), 1957/1998. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A great little session of chamber-type jazz – and the only record we've ever seen by drummer Freddy Merkle. The set is very much in the manner of some of the other tightly-arranged RCA sessions from the mid 50s – with a style that's kind of "New York modern", in a similar ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Helen Merrill & Piero Umiliani —
Parole E Musica ... CD RCA (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A strange and obscure session that has the cool jazz vocals of American singer Helen Merrill backed by a small Italian combo led by soundtrack composer Piero Umiliani – a wonderful mix that really makes the album an unusual one for Helen! The music was originally recorded for a TV program in ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Blu-spec CD, includes obi!)
Charles Mingus —
New Tijuana Moods ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1957/1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
Oh how we love this one! This killer 2LP set takes one of Mingus' best-ever records, and makes it even better! The original Tijuana Moods album was recorded in 1957 but not released until 1962 – and the record features one of Mingus' strongest groups ever, with Shafi Hadi on alto and ... read more CD
