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Concord, 1978. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Chris Flory, Norman Simmons, Phil Flanigan, Chuck Riggs, and Sue Melikian. LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver label pressing.)
Idibib/Manufactured, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
Quite possibly the rarest album ever from this great percussionist – and one of the most intimate, too – given that the record only features Doug Hammond on drums, percussion, and piano – alongside flute from Karen Joseph! The percussion alone is great, and handled by Doug with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ellipse ... CD 21.99
Ellipse ... LP 13.99
Idibib, 1976. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Quite possibly the rarest album ever from this great percussionist – and one of the most intimate, too – given that the record only features Doug Hammond on drums, percussion, and piano – alongside flute from Karen Joseph! The percussion alone is great, and handled by Doug with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Recent reissue on Manufactured.)
Ellipse ... LP 18.99
Ellipse ... CD 21.99
Idibib/Manufactured, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
A lasting classic from drummer Doug Hammond – maybe one of his most widely-circulated records, even though the whole set is still relatively obscure! That doesn't stop the music from being great, though – and the whole thing is a great bridge between the New York loft jazz years of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tribe/Pure Pleasure, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.98
An incredible session from the legendary Tribe Records scene – an equal effort from leader Doug Hammond and keyboardist David Durrah, who contributes some groundbreaking Fender Rhodes and moog work to the set! Hammond handles drums plus a bit of vocals and synthesizer on the session – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Johnny Hammond —
Gears (with bonus tracks) ... LP Milestone/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 34.99
One of our favorite albums of all time – and a record that just gets better and better the more we listen to it – and we've listened to it for years! Johnny "Hammond" Smith began his career as a simple soul jazz organist – but by the time of this album, he'd teamed up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Birth (Germany), 1976. Very Good+ ... $28.99
Subdued, but free set of tracks featuring a quartet that includes Hampel, Jeanne Lee on vocals, Perry Robinson on clarinet, and Steve McCall on drums. Five numbers in all: "Look At Me For What I Truly Am, Rather Than What You Believe Me To Be", "Different Point Of View – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Kharma, 1978. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Haunting solo work from Gunter Hampel – who plays flute, vibes, and bass clarinet! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Birth (Germany), 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Gunter Hampel leads a large ensemble on flute, bass clarinet, and baritone – with work from Jeanne Lee on voice, Perry Robinson on clarinet, Rudiger Mettenbrink on trumpet, Joachim Guckel on trombone, Thomas Keyserling on alto, Otto Jansen and Charles walker on tenor, and Ingo Marmula on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Birth (Germany), 1970. Very Good+ ... $33.99
Features Anthony Braxton, Boulou Ferre on guitar, Jeanne Lee on vocals, Arjen Gorter on bass, Steve McCall on drums, Willem V Mannen, Jack & Maxim Gregg, Pierre Courbois and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and two residue spots from sticker removal.)
Gunter Hampel & Jeanne Lee —
Oasis ... LP Horo, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A rare Horo Records outing from this sublime duo – a set that features just Gunter on vibes, clarinet, flute, and bass clarinet – alongside the haunting vocals of Jeanne Lee! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some aging along the top and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Athens Of The North (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $26.99
The team of Warren Hampshire and Greg Foat have already given us some amazing music on record – but this strangely-titled set may well be their crowning achievement so far! The set's got kind of a creepy look and feel – and a layout that replicates some of the more sophisticated UK ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lionel Hampton —
Golden Vibes ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
With Robert Plater, Edward Pazant, Leon Zachery, Lonnie Shaw, and Andrew McGhee on reeds, Bill Hogan on drums, Oscar Dennard on piano, Bill Mackel on guitar, and George Joyner and John Mixon on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Decca, 1952. Very Good ... $9.99
Features "Hamp's Boogie Woogie", "Tempo's Boogie", "Bey Ba Ba Re Bop", "Two Finger Boogie" and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Folkways, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Features Zeke Mullins on piano, William Mckel on Guitar, Lawrence Burgan on bas, & William Hogan on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet.)
Lionel Hampton —
Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra 1948 ... LP Alamac, 1948. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Featuring Fats Navarro, Benny Bailey, Charlie Mikngus, Milt Buckner, Teddy Buckner, and Johnny Board. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Epic, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
RCA, 1968. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Big band personell include Al Grey, Joe Newman, John Spruill, Billy Mackel, George Duvivier, and Steve Little. LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
MGM, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Features the tracks "Air Mail Special", "Oh Lady Be Good", "Gabby's Gabbin", "Don't Flee The Scene Salty", "Love You Like Mad" & more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has some wear with mostly split top and bottom seams.)
Lionel Hampton —
You Better Know It !!! ... LP Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
A warm and wonderful 60s session from Lionel Hampton – recorded in a personal and intimate way, one that even surpasses his great small combo sides of the 50s! There's a relaxed feel here that you don't always get with Hamp – a gently grooving quality that we really like a lot, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & black label mono pressing Van Gelder stamp.)
Sonet, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A well-done 70s meeting of these two older players – recorded in the warm and laidback context of the Sonet studios, with a group that seems especially well-matched for the talents of both players! Hampton's nicely restrained on vibes in the set – often playing in a mellow mode that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing.)
Atlantic, 1960. Very Good+ ... $13.99
One of Slide Hampton's first albums – and a massively hard-wailing set that will make any doubters sit up and take notice! The set really packs a punch – as Slide leads a hip group that features Freddie Hubbard, Richard Williams, Bernard McKinney, and George Coleman through some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s green and blue label pressing, with deep groove – a nice copy!)
Horo (Italy), 1972. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A hip big band – ala MPS style – with Dusko Goykovich and Benny Bailey on trumpets, Slide Hampton on trombone, Gianni Basso and Sal Nistico on tenors, and Laszek Zadlo on soprano sax! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear, aging, and a small peeled spot from sticker removal on front.)
Herbie Hancock —
Best Of Herbie Hancock (Blue Note) ... LP Blue Note, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
Very nice 2LP set that collects some of Herbie's best 60s work for Blue Note – and which moves past the hits to feature some nice gems from hard to find albums. This work is a beautiful mix of tight soul jazz and freer modal playing – and nearly every track's a perfect example of why ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia/Get On Down, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 25.99
Sublime sounds from the great Herbie Hancock – presented here in one of his amazing Japanese-only albums from the 70s! The record is a showcase for Hancock in two different modes – as Herbie plays solo acoustic piano on side one, and delivers these really haunting renditions of "Ma ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
CBS/Sony/Get On Down, 1978. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $21.99 27.99
A rare Japanese-only session from Herbie Hancock – very electric, and nicely funky in all the right parts! The set was recorded at the end of the 70s with amazing fidelity – and features a unique lineup that includes Webster Lewis on additional keyboards and Alphonse Mouzon on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Hancock —
Inventions & Dimensions ... LP Blue Note, 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
A really unique little record from Herbie Hancock – one that's almost completely improvised over Latin percussion! The setup is quite spare – and quite different than Herbie's other Blue Note work – and the group features improvised backgrounds by bassist Paul Chambers and 2 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 34.99
A nice late Blue Note change from Herbie Hancock – a very different album than his previous sets for the label – in that it features a slightly larger group, and a sound that really points the way towards his directions in the 70s! There's a slightly ambitious feel to some of these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet Series – beautiful cover and vinyl!)
Herbie Hancock —
Takin' Off ... LP Blue Note, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Herbie Hancock is certainly Takin Off at this point in his career – stepping into the limelight with an excellent batch of soul jazz tunes, including the first recording of his classic "Watermelon Man", the one track that probably put all his kids through school! Although that one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1988. Very Good (pic cover)... $0.99
Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Herbie at his most R&B oriented for the 70s – but also pretty darn great as well! "You Bet Your Love" is a really groovy little number – one that begins here with a long-rolling intro that's got a great rollerskating feel – and which opens into a beautifully spacey ... (Soul, Jazz) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
American Clave, 1984. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Wonderful stuff – one of Kip Hanrahan's unique albums recorded for American Clave during the mid 80s, a daring blend of jazz, vocals, and influences from various Latin sources. The players on the set are as diverse as the sounds – and incluce Jack Bruce, Milton Cardona, Steve Swallow, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, including the printed inner sleeve.)
Strata East/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.98
One of the most spiritual recordings put out by the Strata East label – and the album that put tenor giant Billy Harper on the map! Harper leads a hip group here – one that features George Cables on piano, Reggie Workmanon bass, Jimmy Owens on trumpet, and Julian Preister on trombone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Crown, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of the more obscure jazz sessions on the Crown label – led by pianist Bob Harrington, and featuring Jimmy Wymble on guitar, Red Wooten on bass, and either John Markham or Lloyd Morales on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a center split in each seam.)
Jazzland/Down At Dawn (Italy), 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
Excellent! This record is one of the lost chapters in the career of the great British alto player Joe Harriott. The session was recorded before Joe's experimental "Abstract" release, and way before his "Indo Jazz Fusions" experiments – but it's still an excellent session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beaver Harris —
Beautiful Africa ... LP Soul Note (Italy), 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best of Beaver Harris' albums with his 360 Sound Ensemble – and one of the few to capture the energy that he and some of the other players had during the Archie Shepp/New Thing generation of the mid/late 60s! The group features Ron Burton on piano, Grachan Moncur on trombone, Ken ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Atlantic, 1972. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Atlantic/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.99
We can never get enough of Eddie Harris – and a record like this is a great reason why! Despite all the many different settings Eddie worked in at Atlantic, he still always stayed true to his roots – and a record like this is a perfect example of that – no electric horn, no funk, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Killer stuff – and an amazing album that not only showcases the varitone sax talents of Eddie Harris, but also features some fantastic arrangements by Chicago soul genius Charles Stepney! Harris plugs in right from the start – blowing an electric sax that comes up with some groovy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue and green label pressing.)
Concord, 1988. Near Mint- ... $6.99
An unusual large group recording from this legendary pianist from the Three Sounds – definitely done in a Basie mode, with Gene on piano – and other players who include Jon Faddis and Snooky Young on trumpets, Marshal Royal on alto, Bob Cooper on tenor, Jack Nimitz on baritone, Thurman ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an index label with clear tape on the spine.)
Minor Music (Germany), 1986. Sealed ... $9.99
Features Jerome Harris on guitar – with Marty Erlich on alto and soprano sax, Ken Werner on piano and keyboards, Mark Helias on bass, Pheeroan AkLaff on drums, and Anette Lipson on percussion! LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has some residue.)
Cantilever/Tidal Waves, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99
One of the rare west coast sets from Quinn Harris from the 70s – an artist who looks pretty darn badass on the cover, and who sounds very much the same on the grooves of the record! Quinn's both a singer and a saxophonist – and he mixes tenor and flute solos in with the lyrics, which ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 500!)
Blue Note, 1999. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $14.99 26.99
Brilliant work from Stefon Harris – one of the boldest voices on vibes of his generation– with a sound that resonates strongly with older work by Bobby Hutcherson and Walt Dickerson! Like both of those players, Harris has a way of approaching the vibes that is freshly modern, yet also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mode/Premier, 1957. Very Good ... $7.99
A repackaging of the album Ex Hermanites – originally issued with Bill Harris as a leader! On the set, trombonist Harris leads a quintet of "Ex Hermanites" – that is, players who used to work, like Bill, in the group of Woody Herman – and who are stepping out here on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Premier pressing.)
Sony, 2017. New Copy ... $10.99 20.98
Trumpeter Keyon Harrold starts out this album with an inspirational message from his mother taken from his voicemail – then draws from that message to create one of his most amazing albums to date! Harrold's already been part of a strong underground scene for years – but here, he's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Although the world always remembers Johnny Hartman best for his Impulse recordings with Coltrane, we've always dug some of his earlier stuff – like this album – because the sound's a bit rawer, and the style's got more of a kick! The magical Hartman voice is presented in two great ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Fresh Sound pressing. Cover has an index label with clear tape on the spine.)
Impulse, 1963. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful album of dark-hued vocals – sung by Johnny Hartman with a quality that's as smokey as the image of him with a cigarette on the cover! The album set a whole new standard for male vocal jazz in the 60s – and is a distillation and refinement of earlier ideas in music by Billy ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing in a non-gatefold cover,)
Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Although this session's produced by Orrin Keepnews, it's very much in the stretched-out space funk style of some of the David Axelrod produced Fantasy sessions, although perhaps with some more modal fusion touches. Hawes plays acoustic and electric piano, as well as Arp – and the rest of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some waviness and staining along the bottom 3 inches due to moisture.)
Jazz Kings, 1955. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Ernie Royal on trumpet, Eddie Bert on trombone, Earl Knight on piano and organ, Sidney Gross on guitar, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(60s issue. Cover has light wear and an index label and clear tape on the spine.)
Impulse, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
The Hawk, in prime late form, lays down some beautiful tenor solos over gentle bossa nova accompaniment – working in a mode that's much more satisfying than just a "classic player meets bossa" session, angularly crafting the solos with that dark edge that he had in all of his later ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mid 90s 180 gram pressing in a gatefold cover.)
Desafinado ... CD 4.99
Desafinado ... CD 6.99
Joe Davis, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... 78 RPM, Vinyl record
(Record has a slight dish warp.)
Verve, 1957. Sealed ... $9.99
Not a best-of, as you might guess from the title – but a really special set of late work from Hawkins – shorter numbers, but played with plenty of flair with a small combo that also includes Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, Herb Ellis on guitar, and Alvin Stoller on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s German pressing. Cover has an index label with clear tape on the spine.)
Riverside/Mobile Fidelity, 1957. Sealed ... $99.99
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
(Limited numbered edition, still sealed.)
Crown, 1960. Very Good- ... $6.99
Massive later music from Coleman Hawkins – a date that might be easy to overlook, given the unassuming package – but one that really features that newfound mix of modernism and soul that graced the later years of Hawk! The setting is a bit unusual, but that's part of the charm – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has discoloration from age, splitting in the bottom seam, and a small smudge on front.)
Verve, 1962. Very Good ... $5.99
Long, lean, and later work by Coleman Hawkins – recorded in a beautifully stripped-down and free setting at the Village Gate! The tracks are all pushing the 10 minute mark – and feature Hawk soloing in that open, exploratory way he was using during the time – a mix of older ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM pressing. Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Capitol, 1945. Very Good+ ... $3.99
With Howard McGhee, Charles thompson, Oscar Pettiford, Vic Dickenson, John Simmons, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has an index label with clear tape on the spine and initials in marker on back.)
Savoy, 1958/1979. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A sweet little 50s session from Hawk – recorded for the World Wide subsidary of Savoy, in a great style that has plenty of room for solo space! Tracks are long, and arranged by Billy Ver Plank – with a moody small combo mode that lets Hawkins get in plenty of those edgey bits in his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Jazztone, 1954. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Obscure recordings that Hawk did for the Jazztone label in the mid 50s – sides that were not well packaged at the time, and often get confused with other work recorded for different labels. The tracks capture Hawkins at a wonderful period in his career – almost lost between eras, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing in the red cover.)
Phoenix10, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Tommy Flanagan on piano, Major Holly on bass, and Eddie Locke on drums, on side one, and with Charles Shavers on trumpet, Ray Bryant on piano, Tiny Grimes on guitar, George Duvivier on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums on side two. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has some ring & edge wear, an index label with clear tape on the spine, and initials in marker on back.)
Verve, 1957. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A classic set in the best Verve Records mode – as these two mature giants of the tenor sax get lots of room to open up and solo with a great rhythm section at the core! Both Hawkins and Webster have a fantastic sense of tone and timing – and the space of the record really lets you hear ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese Polydor pressing, UMV 2532. Cover has a cutout notch, an index label with clear tape on the spine, and initials in marker on back.)
Nec Plus Ultra/Honeysuckle Rose, 1959. Near Mint- ... $9.99
With Don Wilson on piano, Bob Decker on bass, and Buddy Dean on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has an index label with clear tape on the spine.)
Swingville, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Nice laidback blowing session that brings together the talents of guitarist Tiny Grimes and tenorist Coleman Hawkins. Hawkins is at his gutsy best here, and really kicks in deep next to Grimes' bluesy guitar. Other players on the session include Ray Bryant and Musa Kaleem, and the tracks are all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has heavy wear and a piece of clear tape on the spine.)
RCA/Bluebird, Late 20s/1930s/Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Includes early recordings by Hawkins, Webster, and Carter with Mound City Blue Blowers, Fletcher Henderson Orchestra, Bennie Moten Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Mezz Mezzrow Orchestra, and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Bluebird, Late 30s/Early 40s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Features the tracks "Tuxedo Junction", "After Hours", "Tippin'in, "Rockin Rollers Jubilee" "Easy Rider" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Timmion (Finland), 2018. New Copy ... $24.99
Ernie Hawks looks right out of the 70s on the cover – with his long hair, fringe jacket, and fiercely-held flute – which he mixes here with some great grooves from the Soul Investigators, in a vibe that's maybe even better than classic! The album's all instrumental, and has this ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Delmark, Mid 60s. Sealed ... $4.99
With Lew Green and Jim Dapogny on cornet, Jim Snyder on trombone, Kim Cusack on clarinet, Johnny Cooper on piano, Mike Walbridge on tuba, and Wayne Jones on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Lincoln Ave pressing.)
Headhunters —
Survival Of The Fittest ... LP Arista, 1975. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A landmark bit of jazz funk – from one of the greatest backup groups of the 70s! Herbie Hancock first brought The Headhunters to light – working with the San Francisco-based combo that included Bennie Maupin, Mike Clark, Paul Jackson, and Bill Summers – using their sound to give ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Verve, 2020. New Copy Gatefold ... $22.99 24.99
The last album that Jimmy Heath ever gave the world – and a record that makes us miss him even more – as the whole thing takes Heath back to that spectacular mix of solo expressionist, thoughtful composer, and sensitive arranger territory of his best early years! And if you want proof ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love Letter ... CD 13.99
Open Air, 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Neal Hefti —
Leisurely Loveliness Of Neal Hefti ... LP Movietone, 1965. Near Mint- ... $6.99
20th Century, 1964. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Features the tracks "Cute", "Should I Or Shouldn't I", "Duet", "Late Date" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a peeled spot from an old sticker.)
Jazzaggression (Finland), 2020. New Copy (pic cover)... $15.99
A contemporary Finnish group, and a great one too – a combo who play with the sharp, soulful tones of a Blue Note lineup from the 60s – but all without ever sounding like they're trying to copy that mode too much! Instead, these guys just have a proud, confident sense of their ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 250 copies.)
Jazzaggression (Finland), 2019. New Copy ... $24.99
A contemporary Finnish group, and a great one too – a combo who play with the sharp, soulful tones of a Blue Note lineup from the 60s – but all without ever sounding like they're trying to copy that mode too much! Instead, these guys just have a proud, confident sense of their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus CD – which also has material from their 10" album too.)
Arista/Freedom, 1972. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Arista Freedom release of 2 different sessions by Julius Hemphill – one from 1975, with Arthur Blythe, Hamiet Bluiett, and Abdul Wadud; the other from 1972, with Bluiett, Wadud, and Baikida Carroll. The 1972 session's a bit more interesting, and was recorded in St. Louis by Oliver Sain (of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker, light wear, and a cutout hole.)
Vee Jay, 1961. Very Good ... $1.99
Classy supperclub vocals, with arrangements by Jimmy Jones, and some sweet polished singing from Bill Henderson. Most of the tracks are standards or pop – like "Am I Blue", "The More I See You", and "Twelfth Of Never – but there's a few nice lesser-known ones, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove.)
Blue Note, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
A stone killer from the early Blue Note years of tenorist Joe Henderson – a key example of why the label had so much faith in him right from the start, and why Henderson's horn was quite different than so many other players of the 60s! There's a sharp edge here, but there's also a soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1985. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 34.99
A real moment of genius for Joe Henderson from the 80s – a spare trio session, recorded live at the Village Vanguard, in a mode that recalls Sonny Rollins classic sets there for Blue Note! And while Sonny often performed heavily in a trio setting, unfettered by chords in the rhythm section ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series!)
Liberty, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Sony (UK), 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $38.99
Tremendous work from pianist Ashley Henry – a British pianist who seems to be soaring out of the underground to become one of the leading figures in overseas jazz – a role that he definitely fills with this fantastic major label debut! The set's every bit as great as Henry's previous ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Beautiful Vinyl Hunter ... CD 18.99
Cote D'Azur/Jazz Room (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
Fantastic work from this groundbreaking reedman – an incredibly rhythmic fusion of roots and jazz – very much in the best European tradition of the 70s! Hugo blows tenor, alto, soprano sax, and flute – but also plays some percussion too, on a record that's very heavy on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Includes the tracks "Woodchopper's Ball", "Four Brothers", "Blue Flame", "Apple Honey", "Good Earth" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a sticker on the center of the spine.)
Fantasy, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Genius 70s work from Woody Herman – funky big band with electric touches, served up on a range of wonderful tunes! Woody's still at the helm of the group on saxes and clarinet – but as with other Fantasy and Cadet albums, the real thanks here goes to arrangers – who include Bill ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Fantasy, 1976. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Funky Woody from the 70s – an excellent and overlooked album, one that has Woody leading a great group with a fair bit of electric players, in a funky big band style that sparkles with the best of the genre! The group's filled with younger unknown players – but from the sound of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Woody Herman —
Woody ... LP Cadet, 1970. Very Good+ ... $1.99
The most obscure of Woody's albums for Cadet – and a bit different than the other two! The album still features one side of upbeat groovy tunes – recorded with Richard Evans in a style that's a mix of big band funk and Cadet Records soul – and which show Woody to be a lot hipper ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Features the tracks "Summertime", "Cherry", "The Man I Love", "I Cover The Waterfront", "Sitting On A Moonbeam" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove.)
DRG, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Groovy vocal group material from this legendary combo that went onto change the style of harmony vocals for the next 50 years! The group's led by Gene Puerling, who later went onto form the Singers Unlimited for MPS, and the orchestrations are by Frank Comstock – in a line with The Four ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good ... $0.99
Dreamy harmony jazz from the great Hi-Los – one of the hippest groups of the 50s, with a sweet quartet approach similar to The Four Freshmen, and which had a huge effect on pop in the 60s! The tunes on the set feature the group working with Frank Comstock – in an amazing style that ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Strata East/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.99
One of the first albums as a leader from pianist John Hicks – a record that really set the tone for countless great sides to come – and which follows on years of great work with Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Charles Tolliver, and other soulful jazz giants! This set was Hicks' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Strata East/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.99
Beautiful solo work from John Hicks – one of the few straight pianists that can hold our attention in a setting like this for so long – a record that's maybe a bit more conventional than some of the other releases on the Strata East label from the 70s, but equally filled with a sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing – first time on vinyl!)
Ace (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
A groundbreaking set of R&B from the LA scene of the early 50s – a stone classic from tenor sax heavyweight Chuck Higgins – and a set that's as musically groovy as the image on the cover! The tunes here are all quite sharp-edged – rough rhythms on the bottom, often with some ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing.)
Spinnster, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Lew Berryman on Bass, Norman Hawley on drums, and Bill Prince on tenor sax, trumpet, and flugelhorn. LP, Vinyl record album
Solid State/Dusty Groove, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $14.99 28.98
One of the few albums ever issued as a leader by Monk Higgins – a genius musician/arranger who first got his start on the Chicago scene of the 60s, then moved out to the west coast at the end of the decade – where he also helped inject some funky new sounds into the Blue Note label! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000 – on translucent blue vinyl!)
Artists House, 1979. Sealed Gatefold ... $8.99
Beautiful solo work from Andrew Hill – 2 side-long works that both spin out with more freedom and exploration than even most of his other 70s recordings! The style here is wonderfully laidback – never obsessed with the freedom too much, and instead concerned with painting beautiful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with hype sticker. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Andrew Hill —
Strange Serenade ... LP Soul Note (Italy), 1980. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A brooding little album from pianist Andrew Hill – played with an excellent trio that includes Alan Silva on bass and Freddie Waits on drums and percussion! Hill's angular lines on piano really direct the action of the set – often moving with a tentative quality that's pretty great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and some discoloration from age.)
Nimbus/Pure Pleasure (UK), Early 80s. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 44.99
One of our favorite albums ever on the legendary Nimbus label – and the only set we've ever seen from pianist Linda Hill as a leader! The set's got the same open-ended, spiritually-expressive sound as Adele Sebastian's record for the label – and Sebastian's also a key part of the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Lullaby For Linda ... CD 9.99(Limited edition!)
Deja Vu (Italy), 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Titles include "Honeysuckle Rose", "Darktown Strutter's Ball", "Humoresque", "Hollywood Hop", "Nice Work If You Can Get It", "Ain't Misbehavin", "Squeeze Me", "Ugly Child", "I've Got The World On A String", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, 1957. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Guy Pederson on bas and Gus Wallez on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with deep groove and Demonstration sticker. Cover has light wear, some aging, and Demonstration stamps on back.)
Fantasy, 1957. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Later solo work by Earl Fatha Hines – an unusual one for Fantasy, but a very nicely done session! Titles include "Deep Forest", "Blues For Tatum", "Ann", "In San Francisco", "You Can Depend On Me", "My Monday Date", "Piano ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing on black vinyl.)
RCA (France), 1939/1940. Very Good+ ... $2.99
With Quinn Wilson on bass, Alvin Burroughs on drums, Claude Robers on guitar, George Dixon on trumpet & Edward Sims on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Hines —
Live At The New School ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1973. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Great solo piano work recorded live at the Fred Miller New School in 1973. LP, Vinyl record album
