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Good Time Jazz, 1957. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Red label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Mode, 1957. Near Mint- ... $38.99
One of the few albums as a leader from trumpeter Don Fagerquist – a player who's best known for his work in larger groups, but who steps out here leading a tight octet of his own! The set's certainly got traces of Don's work within larger west coast groups of the time – but also shares ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy Japanese pressing, with insert!)
Muse, 1982. Very Good ... $3.99
An overlooked fusion set from the mighty Muse Records – an early 80s date recorded under the leadership of keyboardist Mitch Farber, and featuring work from Randy Brecker on trumpet, Gary Campbell on tenor and soprano, and Steve Khan on guitar! Given the players, there's almost a major label ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. NOTE: Vinyl has a heated edge and plays with surface noise on each side for the first few spins.)
Tal Farlow —
Tal Farlow Quartet (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note, 1954. Very Good+ ... $249.99
A rare early Blue Note album by guitarist Tal Farlow – pre-Verve material that's really wonderful, and which shows that Farlow was already one of the freshest jazz guitar talents of his generation! The record has a cool 2-guitar frontline, played by Farlow and the obscure Don Arnone – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – Lexington label and deep groove! The whole thing is great – cover and vinyl – but the label has faded, possibly due to an old cleaning job.)
United Artists, 1959. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A rare Latin outing from trumpeter Art Farmer – one that has him working with the mighty Cuban arranger Chico O'Farrill! The grooves here are hardly "Aztec", as Chico brings a hip postwar vibe to the session – a blend of American jazz and Latin rhythms that's totally great, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has half split seams, light wear and aging, some price sticker remnants, and some light stains in back.)
United Artists, 1959. Very Good ... $28.99
A rare Latin outing from trumpeter Art Farmer – one that has him working with the mighty Cuban arranger Chico O'Farrill! The grooves here are hardly "Aztec", as Chico brings a hip postwar vibe to the session – a blend of American jazz and Latin rhythms that's totally great, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing, with a deep groove. Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a click for about three minutes on side two.)
Mercury, 1962. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A beautiful set of tracks that features Art Farmer soloing on flugelhorn over larger arrangements by Oliver Nelson. Farmer's work on the instrument was just taking shape at this point in his career, and the soulful backings of Nelson are a really great match for his lyrical tone, and widening ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, some aging, and is bent at the spine and bottom right corner.)
Atlantic, 1964. Very Good- ... $14.99
Beautiful work from the legendary Art Farmer – sounds from a time when the trumpeter was really coming into his own, and finding a way to carve out a special space for himself in modern jazz! The sounds here are fresh, but never overstated – blown with that compact mode that makes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Red & purple label pressing. Cover has light surface & edge wear.)
Contemporary, 1986. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A tremendous comeback for the Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet – recording here in the mid 80s with original members Farmer, Golson, and Curtis Fuller – plus tremendous rhythm support from the trio of Mickey Tucker, Ray Drummon, and Marvin Smitty Smith! The session has less of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a small trace of a sticker.)
Mercury, 1962. Near Mint- ... $29.99
One of the most magical records ever from this legendary group – a set that swings as hard and soulfully as some of their previous sessions, yet also has a sharper, more modern vibe as well! Of course, this latter aspect is no surprise – once you realize that a young Grachan Moncur is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo test pressing in a plain sleeve, with catalog number, date of pressing, and artists written in pen, and small initials in marker.)
Heritage Industries/BBE (UK), Late 1980s/Early 1990s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Saxophonist Shamek Farrah is best known for a pair of legendary 70s albums on the Strata East label – but he was still working strongly in the American jazz underground for years after that – as you'll hear on this brilliant batch of live recordings from the end of the 80s! The album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Shamek Farrah & Norman Person Live ... CD 16.99(Still sealed.)
Joe Farrell —
Joe Farrell Quartet ... LP CTI, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of Joe Farrell's first LPs as a leader – and a stellar session that's easily one of the early high points for the legendary CTI label! Farrell had been making some great noise in the underground during the late 60s – but here, he bursts forth as one heck of a soulful cat – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the CTI inner sleeve. Cover has light ringwear.)
Rarities (Denmark), 1944/1960. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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(70s issue. Cover has light wear and minor marks from price sticker removal.)
Contemporary, 1958. Near Mint- ... $69.99
A US album, but with work by Brit jazz greats like Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott on tenor, Dizzy Reece on trumpet, and Phil Seamen on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, edge wear, and mostly split spine.)
EmArcy, 1955. Very Good+ ... $7.99
With featured soloists Herb Geller on alto, Bill Holman and Georgie Auld on tenor, and Bobby Burgess and Milt Bernhart on trombones. LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label drummer logo pressing. Cover is lightly oxidized in front, with yellowing from age, surface wear in back, and is partially split and flaky at the bottom seam.)
EmArcy/Mercury, 1957. Very Good+ ... $6.99
There's definitely lots of brass here – as you might guess from the title – but never so much so that it gets in the way of individual soloing by Maynard Ferguson! The date features Maynard working with arrangements by Willie Maiden, Al Cohn, Ernie Wilkins, and Bill Holman – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label drummer logo pressing, with deep groove. Cover has a bit of peeling along the bottom.)
Maynard Ferguson —
Carnival ... LP Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A cool cooker from Maynard Ferguson – and a set that has all the upbeat tones you'd expect from the title, but lots of funky currents underneath! The set really sparkles right from the start – and has that sweet vibe that Maynard was really getting perfect on these late 70s records for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small trace of a price sticker.)
Roulette, 1963. Sealed ... $14.99
Titles include "Sin Blues", "Antibes", "Overcoat Stomp", "Hate Notes", and "Knarf". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed with some aging and price sticker remnants. Cover is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Roulette, 1959. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Put aside your reservations about Maynard Ferguson, because this is a very hip little record – one of Maynard's excellent early sessions for Roulette Records, and like the rest, done with a group that's overflowing with top-shelf players! Ferguson's definitely got a great ear for putting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Color bar label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
Roulette, 1964. Sealed ... $14.99
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(Stereo pressing, still sealed with Stereo sticker under the shrink. Cover is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Nova, 1986. Sealed ... $14.99
With Walt Fowler on trumpet and flugelhorn, David Garfield on synthesizers, Rhodes, and piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Gregg Bissonette on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Pacific Jazz, 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99
An amazing debut from pianist Clare Fischer – an artist who went onto have a subtle, but immediate influence upon both the American and Brazilian jazz scenes of the time! Fischer's got a lyrical approach to rhythm that's simply amazing – modern, but never cold and academic – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available First Time Out (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99(Japanese pressing, with insert – PJ 0052 – a nice copy!)
London (Japan), 1968. Very Good Gatefold ... $6.99
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Irving Berlin Song Book (UK cover) ... LP Verve, Late 1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Ella Fitzgerald takes on the music of Irving Berlin – and the witty nature of the words help unlock a whole new style of class and cool in her music! Paul Weston handles the backings, and the set's full of gems that Berlin wrote for films and shows of the 20s and 30s. Titles include "Ho ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light edge wear.)
Verve, 1960. Very Good ... $13.99
An album that's often overlooked amidst some of the bigger "songbook" Verve sessions by Ella Fitzgerald – yet a really special record that shows off a side of Ella that's not ever captured this well on other records! The record was also initially billed as tied into the book and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. The bottom inch or so of the cover has some waviness and wear with light staining on the back.)
Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday —
Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday At Newport ... LP Verve, 1957. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Two of the biggest singers who ever worked for Verve Records – captured perfectly at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1957! Ella Fitzgerald steps out with a strong, lively groove on the first half of the set – swinging things with a looser, more upbeat quality than on some of her mellower ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono French Polydor pressing. Cover has spotty aging and some light stains in back.)
Verve, 1957. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... $18.99
One of the hippest takes ever on the Porgy & Bess score – done in duet format by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, in a fuller spirit than their other albums for Verve! Like many late 50s albums of Gershwin's score, this one was issued in advance of the film with Sidney Poitier – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Porgy & Bess ... CD 3.99(Mono Verve Records Inc pressing with deep groove. Includes intact booklet. Side 2 has some light heat and plays with surface noise. Cover has edge wear, half split top seams.)
Cadet, 1965. Very Good- ... $14.99
One of three rare Chess Records sessions recorded by Chicago pianist King Fleming – a great player who was part of the same big generation and Ramsey Lewis and Ahmad Jamal – and was supposedly a big influence on the latter! Every one of Fleming's records are a bit different – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue fade label pressing. Cover has minimal wear & aging, but looks nice overall.)
Philips (France), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $28.99 38.99
Sounds hokey – but this is a fantastic album! French pianist Raymond Fol leads a group that includes American and European players of the Clarke-Boland Big Band mode, like Johnny Griffin, Jimmy Woode, and Fats Sadi, plus American Art Taylor on drums – and he's come up with a swinging ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original French pressing, in a flipback cover.)
Uptown, 1987. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Excellent later work fromt his great trombonist – with Al Cohn on tenor – plus Richard Wyands on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Akira Tana on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the corners and edges.)
Delmark, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Excellent work from this hard-blowing St Louis tenorist – a figure who started in more R&B-styled material, but also helped open the door for soul jazz modes in the 60s! The work here predates Jimmy's well-remembered records for Prestige – as the package features early material cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s Lincoln Ave pressing.)
Sonny Fortune —
Serengeti Minstrel ... LP Atlantic, 1977. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A great one from Sonny Fortune – done with the fusiony sound he was working so well with at the time, and still filled with a tight conception and an incredible group of musicians who bring depth and deliver some really great solos! The title track is an incredible 10 minute cut that breaks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, promo sticker, some ring and edge wear, and is lightly bent at the sides.)
Atlantic, 1979. Very Good+ ... $9.99
We love Sonny Fortune – because he always plays so great! Sonny started as more of an acoustic soul jazz player – but by the time of this session, he's working with a lot of electric backing, in a fusiony mode that should dampen his enthusiasm, but which only seems to spur him onto new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available With Sound Reason ... CD 6.99(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Ronnie Foster —
Delight ... LP Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A definite delight from Ronnie Foster – a post-Blue Note set that actually has the keyboardist sounding better than ever! Ronnie's always been one of those guys who seems to work best when moving against a bit of structure – and here, that force is provided by the excellent Jerry ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, bumped corners, bent just a bit at the spine, and a print blemish at the "E" in the title.)
Trutone/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1969. Sealed ... $19.99
A South African jazz set from the end of the 60s, but one with a different vibe than some of the rest – as the group have a lean style that still also seems to mix a fair bit of Township elements in with the jazz – which makes for tracks that have a wonderfully playful mix of modes, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with obi.)
Columbia, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A bit late in Rodney's classic years for Columbia, but still pretty darn nice – although certainly much more of a soul album than before! A fair number of the tracks here have standout lyrics – sung by Brenda Russell, Philip Ingram, Frank Musker, and even Franklin himself – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $29.99
The second album by The Freedom Sounds – a very cool west coast soul jazz collective, headed by Wayne Henderson, and featuring a great mix of jazz, soul, and Latin rhythms! This set's a little more ambitious than the group's first album – with a number of tracks that groove in a very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green Broadway label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Blue Rhythm (Germany), Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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(70s issue. Cover has minimal wear and is bent a bit at the front panel.)
Swaggie (Australia), Mid 30s-Early 40s. Sealed ... $7.99
Includes 1935 recordings with the Windy City Five and in 1939-40 with the Summa Cum Laude Orchestra. LP, Vinyl record album
(In the green cover, with some yellowing from age.)
Pathe Marconi (France), 1974. Near Mint- ... $29.99
With Ralph Sutton on piano, Bob Haggart on bass, and Gus Johnson on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the edges and corners.)
Philips (UK), 1975. Near Mint- ... $24.99
With Bob Wilber on soprano sax and clarinet, Bruce Turner on alto sax and clarinet, Keith Ingham on piano, Peter Ind on bass, Bobby Orr on drums; plus Roy Williams on trombone. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear, minor blemishes, and a lightly bumped corner.)
Chico Freeman —
Morning Prayer (Japanese pressing) ... LP Why Not (Japan), 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Quite possibly our favorite album ever from Chico Freeman – a beautiful set that was originally issued only in Japan, and which has Chico hitting some of his strongest, most spiritual modes on record! The album features Freeman's reeds in the company of other Chicagoans – AACM players ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Morning Prayer (with bonus track) ... CD 18.99(Japanese pressing – with insert. Back cover has very light aging – but this is a great copy overall.)
Chico Freeman —
Tradition In Transition ... LP Elektra, 1982. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A well-titled set from Chico Freeman – as the reedman definitely takes older modern modes into new territory here – moving in almost Monk-ish space, but with some sharper, bolder tones overall! The album's a surprising one for an early 80s major label release – a great reminder ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear and aging, bumped corners, and a promo stamp and small peeled spot in back.)
Groove Merchant, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
One of the more laidback albums from George Freeman's early 70s run – but still a great little set that shows the mellower side of his talents! Despite the sexy style of the cover, the sound here is relatively straight soul jazz – small combo work with Harold Mabern on acoustic piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch – a nice copy!)
Pacific Jazz, 1965. Very Good ... $3.99
One of Dizzy Gillespie's hippest big band sessions ever – and one of the few dates as a leader from arranger Gil Fuller! Fuller will always be best-remembered as the man who composed some of Dizzy Gillespie's best known tunes from the bop era – like "Manteca", "One Bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue and silver label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and some drips of pink wax in front.)
Fuse One —
Fuse One ... LP CTI, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Tight funky fusion from a masterful collective – a great supergroup from the late electric years of the CTI label! The combo features Joe Farrell on tenor, Ronnie Foster and Don Grusin on keyboards, John McLaughlin and Larry Coryell on guitars, Stanley Clarke on bass, and Lenny White, Tony ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, bent a bit at the edges, with some small blemishes in back.)
CTI, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
The second album of funky fusion from this all-star CTI group that included Stanley Turrentine, Stanley Clarke, Ndugu, Tom Brown, Eric Gale, Ronnie Foster, and George Benson! The ensemble come together for a great set of laidback fusion tracks that groove with a nice soulful undercurrent – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear, edge wear, and is lightly bent at the sides.)
Eric Gale —
Touch Of Silk ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Smooth as silk, with plenty of soul – a classic set that has the guitar of Eric Gale produced by the legendary Allen Toussaint! The cross of talents is pretty compelling – and although the album's not a New Orleans funk outing, it definitely shares some of the more creative elements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring impressions and edge wear.)
ECM, 1977. Near Mint- ... $19.99
With Garbarek on tenor and soprano sax and wood flute, and Ralph Towner on 12-string and classical guitars. LP, Vinyl record album
(US white label promo. Cover has light wear, a promo stamp covered by a sticker, a small stain on the back, and a trace of a price sticker. Labels have small stickers.)
Russell Garcia —
Wigville (10 inch LP) ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good+ ... $68.99
Pure genius from Russ Garcia – one of our favorite arrangers of the 50s, and one of the few who could be modern, swinging, and surprisingly soulful at the same time! The set features Garcia's Wigville Band – a mid 50s ensemble that featured the leading lights of the west coast scene, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a nice copy! Cover has a tiny mark from an old sticker, but looks great overall.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Rare early work for Savoy Records – originally 78rpm material, compiled here into a full album! Titles include "I Cover The Waterfront", "Love Walked In", "Indiana", "Somebody Loves Me", "Penthouse Serenade", "Undecided", "Red ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A collection of the great early Savoy material recorded by Erroll Garner! Titles include "Moonglow", "Laura", "This Can't Be Love", "She's Funny That Way", "I Surrender Dear", "Stormy Weather", and "All Of Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has some light tape on the top and bottom seams, but is very nice overall, and vinyl is great.)
Columbia, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
Includes the tracks "Laura", "Indiana", "I'm In The Mood For Love", "Body And Soul", "Easy To Love", "Penthouse Serenade" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label deep groove pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Reprise, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A set with an ambitious title, but a nicely earthy feel – a live recording that features Erroll Garner's trio with Eddie Calhoun on bass and Kelly Martin on drums – stretching out strongly in front of a live audience – recorded live at the Seattle World's Fair, but with a vibe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tri-color stereo pressing with deep groove. Includes the Reprise inner sleeve. Cover is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Atlantic, Late 40s. Very Good ... $14.99
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(Yellow label pressing. Cover has two little spots of tape remnant.)
Columbia, 1957. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A very personal album from Erroll Garner, as you might guess from the title – a set of solo piano numbers delivered with an even deeper sense of lyricism than usual! Garner's still got a bit of his trademark sense of rhythm here, but he also works with a more powerful sense of flow – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 6 eye mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and tiny splits on the corners of the opening.)
Crown, Late 50s. Very Good ... $3.99
Titles include "The Grind (parts 1 & 2)", "Across Town", and "Little Girl". LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s issue. Cover has some wear and aging, bent corners, clear tape holding the top seam, and masking tape at the centers of the seams and spine.)
Swingville, 1962. Very Good ... $4.99 6.99
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(Stereo purple label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover appears to be possibly signed by one of the band members – A great gift for someone named Al.)
JVC (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99 14.99
With Patrice Rushen and Dave Grusin on piano and Rhodes proto-type, Lee Ritenour on guitar, Ernie Watts on saxophone and flute, Anthony Jackson on bass, Harvey Mason on drums, and Steve Forman on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Direct-To-Disc pressing. NOTE – Cover has some light stains down the right side, with some peeling and a bit of stuck paper, mostly inside the gatefold, and a Nautilus distro sticker in front.)
German Jazz All-Stars (Mangelsdorff, Schoof, & Others) —
German Jazz All-Stars Live At The Domicile Munich Vol 1 ... LP CBS (Japan), 1969. Very Good+ ... $59.99
A very cool set, with work by players who include Albert Mangelsdorff on trombone, Ack Van Rooyen and Manfred Schoof on trumpets, Gunter Lenz on bass, Wolfgang Dauner on piano, and Rolf Kuhn, Heinz Saur, Gerd Dudek, and Emil Mangelsdorff on saxes! LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has a light bump in one corner – but is nice overall.)
Stan Getz —
Big Band Bossa Nova ... LP Verve, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
An overlooked gem from the Verve bossa years – a session that features the sweet tenor sax work of Stan Getz, alongside some swinging bossa arrangements from the great Gary McFarland! Given the strength of Gary's own work for Verve at the time, it's no surprise that he's a perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing, with deep groove.)
Verve, Mid 50s. Good ... $4.99
An incredibly haunting session that has Stan's edgey alto fronting some of Russ Garcia's arch-modernist string arrangements – similar to those that he contributed to other Verve albums of the same style. Getz maintains a wonderfully breathy tone that floats above the orchestrations, and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has mostly split seams, surface wear & aging.)
Verve, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
A great lost album from Stan Getz! The record features Stan in a totally new setting, playing with some relatively unfamiliar French talents – Eddie Louiss on organ, Rene Thomas on guitar, and Bernard Lubat on drums. Louiss is incredible, and has a free spacey sound that recalls Larry Young ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Capitol record club pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, aging, name in pen inside the gatefold. Labels have masking tape & marker.)
Prestige, 1949/1954. Very Good+ ... $19.99 24.99
A 60s album that collects earlier 10" sessions from the young tenor genius Stan Getz – one from 1949, and one from 1954! The 1949 sessions have Stan playing in a group with Terry Gibbs, Shorter Rogers, and George Wallington – on tunes that include "Michelle (parts 1 & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing. Cover has a touch of ring wear, small split on the top seam.)
Stan Getz —
Echoes Of An Era – The Best Of Stan Getz ... LP Roulette, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Session Disc, 1952. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light wear, some yellowing from age, and track durations written in pencil in front.)
Metro, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Cover has minimal wear.)
Verve, 1957. Very Good ... $11.99
The swing is soft by the sound is never sleepy – thanks to some always-great tenor work from Stan Getz! The album definitely moves in a slightly mellow mode – as implied by the title – but the groove is still plenty darn soulful! Iif anything the album offers almost a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has lower spine wear, light surface wear. The back cover has large peel spot & staining around the edges.)
Verve, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Pure genius from Stan Getz – a set that's got an understated brilliance from the cover and title right down to the music in the grooves – and maybe one of the best-ever pairings of the tenor of Getz with the guitar of Jimmy Raney! The pair work here in a hip combo with Duke Jordan on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear and a cutout hole.)
Verve, 1953/1957. Very Good ... $4.99
50s work with Count Basie on piano, Gerry Mulligan on baritone, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, and Buddy Rich on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has oxidation.)
BYG (France), Mid/Late 40s. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A collection of recordings pulled from sessions in 1946 and 1949 – with personnel that includes Al Cohn, Max Roach, Shelly Manne, and Zoot Sims. LP, Vinyl record album
Blackhawk, 1986. Near Mint- ... $13.99
A standout session from Stan Getz – one of the real gems of his later years, and a masterpiece of well-blown and confident tones! Getz here has a near-perfect form – a poise and balance that comes from decades of woodshedding on tenor sax, but which is still deeply personal, and one of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bent corners.)
Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto —
Getz Au Go Go ... LP Verve, 1964. Very Good- Gatefold ... $9.99
A beautiful dreamy album that's quite different from the classic Getz/Gilberto collaboration – but which also shares much of that set's lyrical beauty! This album was recorded live, in 1964, when Stan Getz was playing with his quartet that included Gary Burton on vibes – an incredible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has some light wear, with faint staining inside the gatefold at the top.)
Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd —
Jazz Samba ... LP Verve, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
One of those records that no home should be without – not only a pivotal album in the growth of bossa nova in the 60s – but a set that also really helped set the career of tenorist Stan Getz on fire! The real credit here might almost go to guitarist Charlie Byrd – as Byrd was a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jazz Samba ... LP 20.99(Mono MGM pressing.)
Verve, 1957. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A strange pairing – but that's sometimes what makes these Verve "pro meets pro" sets from the 50s so great. Getz and Johnson are backed by Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, and Connie Kay – and the tracks are longish, with plenty of solo room in the open jam session mode ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing – a great copy!)
Verve, 1957. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A strange pairing – but that's sometimes what makes these Verve "pro meets pro" sets from the 50s so great. Getz and Johnson are backed by Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, and Connie Kay – and the tracks are longish, with plenty of solo room in the open jam session mode ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Classic Jam Session work from Norman Granz – featuring a group with Stan Getz, Harry Edison, Wardell Gray, Benny Carter, Willie Smith, Buddy De Franco, Count Basie, and Freddie Green – on two long tracks, "Oh Lady Be Good" and "Blues For The Count". The session's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s mono book of the month club pressing. Cover has super tiny split on the top and is great overall!)
Contemporary, 1987. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With John Campbell II on piano, Todd Coolman on bass, and Gerry Gibbs on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Tall Tree, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
With Frank Collett on piano, Andy Simpkins on bass, and Jimmie Smith on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, 1961. Very Good+ ... $14.99
While actually not as electrifying as some of Dizzy's other albums from the time, this one's still pretty darn great, and features his great group with Leo Wright on alto and Lalo Schfrin on piano. The band grooves with a subtly Latinish vibe, and the tracks are nice and long long long. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Verve Records Inc pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Duke (Italy), 1956. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Composer's Concepts ... LP Mercury, Early 60s/1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Nice 2LP set that brings together some of his most striking sessions of the early 60s recorded for Emarcy. This set includes pieces composed and arranged by Lalo Schifrin played by a large ensemble led by Benny Carter – with Dizzy as the main soloist, and work by players that include James ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Savoy, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
With John Coltrane, Milt Jackson, Kenny Burrell, JJ Johnson, Art Blakey, Joe Carroll, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, light stains at the spine, and is bent at the top right corner.)
Vogue (France), Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A nice collection of tracks recorded by Diz during the early 50s – mostly in Paris, with backing by players that include tenorist Don Byas and pianist Wade Legge, and occasional vocals by Joe Carroll. Titles include "This Is The Way", "Always", "Crutch", "Fa ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s issue in a flip-back cover, with bumped corners, some yellowing from age, and some sticker remnants in back.)
Sandy Hook, 1956. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Mid 80s issue.)
RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $11.99 13.99
Great RCA comp of Dizzy's earlier bop sides for the label, many of which came out first only as singles! Titles include "Anthropology", "Jumpin With Symphony Sid", "Ool Ya Koo", "Duff Capers", "I'll Be Boppin Too", and "Guarachi Guaro" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono purple label pressing with deep groove. Includes the RCA inner sleeve.)
Vogue (France), 1948. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A legendary live set from Dizzy Gillespie – recorded over in Paris, but featuring a very hip large ensemble! The group includes extra trumpet from Dave Burns, trombone from Ted Kelly and William Shepherd, alto from John Brown, tenor from George Nicholas, baritone from Cecil Payne, piano from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s issue in a flip-back cover, with bumped corners, yellowing from age, wide center split in the spine, and torn a bit at the top left edge.)
Vogue (France), 1953. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A very famous moment from Dizzy Gillespie – tracks from his famous concert at Salle Pleyel, in Paris, from 1953! Gillespie's in fine form throughout – working in a great mix of bop and modern elements, with a few occasional playful touches to please the crowd – but never in a way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s UK pressing in a flip-back cover, with light wear, bumped corners, yellowing from age, and a streak of purple marker in back.)
Prestige, 1948. Sealed ... $14.99
A legendary live set from Dizzy Gillespie – recorded over in Paris, but featuring a very hip large ensemble! The group includes extra trumpet from Dave Burns, trombone from Ted Kelly and William Shepherd, alto from John Brown, tenor from George Nicholas, baritone from Cecil Payne, piano from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue, still sealed in clean shrink.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Classic Savoy bop work from Diz – featuring some sides cut with the orchestra of Johnny Richards, plus some cut with the "Bepop (sic) Boys", a group that includes Milt Jackson, James Moody, Hank Jones, Dave Burns, and John Brown. The Richards sides are great – a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp – a beautiful copy!)
Phoenix, Early/Mid 1940s. Sealed ... $9.99
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Dizzy Gillespie —
Essential Dizzy Gillespie ... LP Verve, 1950s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
Titles include "The Champ", "Exactly Like You", "Jessica's Day", "It Don't Mean A Thing", "Sometimes I'm Happy", "Birk's Works", "I Know That You Know", and "Night In Tunisia". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has light surface wear.)
RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Great RCA comp of Dizzy's earlier bop sides for the label, many of which came out first only as singles. Tracks include all the classics like "Cubana Be", "Cubana Bop", "Manteca", "Night in Tunisia", and a whole bunch more that you've heard him reprise a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Musicraft, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Some of Dizzy Gillespie's earliest bop recordings! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover is lightly bent at the top left edge.)
Quintessence Jazz, Mid/Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A collection of recordings by Dizzy's second band, with Dave Burns, Elmon Wright, Matthew McKay,and Ray Orr on trumpets, Ted Kelly and Bill Shepherd on trombones, John Brown and Howard Johnson on alto, George Nicholas and Joe Gales on tenor, Cecil Payne on baritone, and Kenny Clarke on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear, a name in marker, and a small trace of a sticker.)
Elektra, 1955. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A rare 50s performance – featuring a smoking version of "The Afro Suite" – plus some more boppish numbers too! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s white label promo. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Pablo, 1982. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
Heavy trumpets here – lead lines from both Dizzy Gillespie and Arturo Sandoval, playing together in a sweet session recorded in Finland! The set's got an open, flowing feel – one that matches some of the best Gillespie work on Pablo – those sides where the label really was able ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Roost, 1947/1953. Sealed ... $19.99
Not the famous Verve Records pairing of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker – but instead a more obscure live date from 1947, but one that really lets you hear the genius that happens when both players take the stage! The tunes have this approach that really hits at the most creative side of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed early 80s mono Japanese pressing – YS7087-RO. Shrink has some light wear.)
GNP, 1948. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A legendary bit of cubop! Diz is playing here with the band that virtually invented Latin Jazz – the one that featured Chano Pozo on conga, plus great soloists like James Moody and Ernie Henry – all blowing beautifully in a style that's one of the most perfect realizations of the cubop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Limelight/Trip, 1965. Very Good ... $3.99
Way more than the simple Charlie Parker tribute promised in the title! For starters, the set's got two of the best cuts by Gillespie's mid 60s group with James Moody – "Um-Hmmm" and "Groovin High" – both of which have Moody playing in an incredibly unbridled tone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, minimal wear.)
