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Atlantic, 1962. Very Good ... $7.99
One of the grooviest Mel Torme albums ever – a smoking little live set that has the Velvet Fog hitting a whole new soulful sound for the 60s – with a leaner groove than ever before! Backing is from the trio of pianist Jimmy Wisner – although Mel himself also plays a bit of piano ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has wear on the lower corner, while the back has light staining, aging, and wear.)
Atlantic, 1963. Very Good ... $7.99
One of our favorite-ever albums from Mel Torme – a set that sparkles with the same smooth swing as his best late 50s dates for Bethlehem records! Like those sets, this one features Torme's voice really taking off over some tight jazzy charts – arranged by Johnny Williams, Shorty Rogers ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has a good deal of aging, light ring wear, and a spill stain down the back cover.)
Concord, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
One of the great Mel Torme comeback albums of the 80s – with piano from George Shearing! Titles include "I'll Be Seeing You", "You Changed My Life", "You're Driving Me Crazy", "My Foolish Heart", "Last Night When We Were Young", and the cool ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a small sticker and a bit of pen inside the opening.)
Concord, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
A key pairing of vocalist Mel Torme and pianist George Shearing – two aging jazz artists who really helped re-ignite each others' careers in the 80s! The format here takes Torme back to the best years of his jazz roots – and features spare backing from Shearing's trio, at a level that's ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear.)
ECM, 1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Moody musings from guitarist Ralph Towner – recorded here on 12-string and classical guitar, plus a bit of piano – and working with a quartet that includes Jan Garbarek on sax and flute, Eberhard Weber on bass and cello, and Jon Christensen on drums and percussion. The group do a nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has surface & edge wear.)
Gearbox (UK), 2019. Very Good+ ... $13.99
One of the most amazing jazz vocalists of our generation returns here with an incredible group – a majestic combo to match all the spiritual inclinations in his music – with work from Kamasi Washington on tenor, Mark De Clive-Lowe on piano, Miguel Atwood Ferguson on viola, and both ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Capitol, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $29.99 34.99
A great "birth of the cool" album from Capitol – a 10" record that brings together some key recordings from that pivotal jazz year of 1949! Titles include "Imagination" by a large group with Bill Harris in the lead on trombone; "Wow", "Marionette" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
John Tropea —
Tropea ... LP Marlin, 1975. Good Gatefold ... $0.99
The first album from guitarist John Tropea – an ace 70s session musician, who played on countless records for other folks – and a surprisingly great leader and arranger in his own right too! Tropea's working here in a vibe that's clearly influenced by the CTI sound – smooth but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and aging.)
RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... $13.99
One of the straighter sessions ever recorded by vocalist Bobby Troup – an intimate quartet side, with backing by Howard Roberts on guitar, Bob Enevoldsen on bass, and Don Heath on drums. Bobby sings and plays piano – in that warm, laidback LA style that's made him one of our favorite ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing.)
Jamie, 1959. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A very cool piano trio album – an obscure set issued on the Jamie label, which didn't do much jazz at the time! LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice late 80s Japanese reissue with insert.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Cherry (80s pressing) ... LP CTI, 1972. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the best CTI albums from the early 70s – and one of Stanley Turrentine's funkiest records as well! The album's got a sharper edge than most other Turrentine albums of the time – a quality that goes beyond Stan's already soulful approach to the tenor, and which brings in some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on the first track. Cover has light wear, mild corner bend.)
Blue Note, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A really great later Blue Note session from Stanley Turrentine – a small combo set that's almost a return to the format of earlier years! The group's a strong one – and features Shirley Scott on organ, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Idris Muhammad on drums – playing in a style that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mid 90s issue. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Common Touch (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Common Touch ... CD 14.99
CTI, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Stanley Turrentine meets Bob James – on a record that's one of the 70s classics on CTI! Bob James handles the arrangements – with that laidback, mellowfunky approach to jazz that he helped pioneer at the time – lots of modal chords in the rhythms, and these wonderfully soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a wavy corner, light staining inside the gatefold.)
Fantasy, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... $3.99
Stanley blows it sweet, mellow, and soulfully – in this wonderful post-CTI session from the 70s! The set features some swirling larger arrangements from Gene Page – done with a bit of the CTI sound lurking in the mix, but also a more complicated groove that almost takes on soundtrack-li ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Home Again ... LP Elektra, 1982. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A smooth session, but a great one – proof that Stanley Turrentine was one of the few jazz players who could step into a set of larger arrangements and sound as soulful as his small combo work! The format here has plenty of modern R&B touches from producer Chuck Jackson – Capitol ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1964/1980. Very Good- ... $9.99
A stone smoker from the great Stanley Turrentine – an album that's got a lot more of an edge than some of his other Blue Note dates from the time – yet, for some odd reason, wasn't issued until the end of the 70s! The group's a crackling septet – yet still put together relatively ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Fantasy, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Soulful Stan, over arrangements by Claus Ogerman! Titles include "Papa T", "Joao", "Birdland", "Nightwings", "Don't Give Up On Us", and "If You Don't Believe". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Fantasy, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A 70s soulful classic from the mighty Stanley Turrentine! Stan's not the bad "Mister T" on this set – he's more in a smooth, mellow mode – blowing over some nice soulful arrangements by Gene Page, ones that take the CTI funk approach, add in some strings, and create a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Quadradisc pressing in a gatefold cover, with light wear and aging.)
Blue Note, 1966. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Stanley Turrentine's no spoiler here – as his tenor sax soars out over the top of some sweet larger group arrangements from Duke Pearson – all awash in a great sense of soul, joy, and life! The album's got a much brighter feel than you might guess from the cover – a vibe that's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, but is very nice.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP Blue Note/Analogue Productions, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited numbered pressing, with insert!)
Stanley Turrentine —
Use The Stairs ... LP Fantasy, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Use The Stairs is a near-forgotten date from 1980 – recorded at a time when Stanley Turrentine was still steeped in the fuller arrangements picked up during his CTI years – blowing beautifully as a soloist in the larger setting! The sound here is plenty darn hip – thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, a promo stamp, and a small trace of a sticker.)
Sony (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99 19.99
The first album by this funky fusion quartet – done in a mix of vocal styles that has a nice crossover appeal! The group features work by Hiram Bullock on guitars, Clifford Carter on keyboards, Steve Jordan on drums, and Will Lee on bass – and vocals are handled mostly by Bullock and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with wide obi and inserts. Cover has minimal wear.)
McCoy Tyner —
4 X 4 – McCoy Tyner Quartets ... LP Milestone, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
McCoy Tyner's a hell of a piano player on his own, but in the post-Coltrane years he also developed an amazing talent for picking sidemen too – as you'll hear in this very unique set! The record features four different quartets – hence the title – each of which features a core ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Blue Note, 1967. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
As pure a distillation of McCoy Tyner's lyrical vision as one could ever hope for – a brilliant early standout session for the pianist as a leader! McCoy is backed up here by the energetic drumming of Elvin Jones – with whom he shares a natural empathy from their many years together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Liberty stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, yellowing from age, center splits in the top seam and spine, wide splits in the bottom seam, and some yellowed clear tape at the spine.)
Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 8.99
Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 3.99
McCoy Tyner —
Sahara (Original Master Recording) ... LP Milestone/Mobile Fidelity, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Pretty darn nice stuff from McCoy Tyner, from a period when he was opening up to the soul jazz spiritualism that was around him – a movement that was clearly directly inspired by his work with Coltrane, but which also helped to shape his playing, and return the favor of influence. The group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A beautiful copy – limited and numbered, with insert.)
Milestone, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
With Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and flugelhorn, Huber Laws on flute and alto flute, Bennie Maupin on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes and marimba, Stanley Clarke on acoustic bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums, and Bill Summers on congas and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Spotlite (UK), 1947/1948. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $8.99
Recordings from 1947 by Barry Ulanov & His All Star Metronome Jazzmen, with Fats Navarro on trumpet, John LaPorta on clarinet, Charlie Parker on alto, Allen Eager on tenor, Lennie Tristano on piano, Billy Bauer on guitar, Tommy Potter on bass, and Buddy Rich on drums, with Sarah Vaughan on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on the first track on side 2, but the rest is NM-. In the textured gatefold cover, with light wear.)
Blue Note, 1987. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Ulmer on Blue Note – who'd a thunk it? And oddly, although the album's on one of the most jazz-based labels at the time, it's also one of Ulmer's most rock-oriented – with strong lead vocals on nearly every track, and an overall style that's as bluesy as it is experimentally jazzy. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Nova, 1986. Sealed ... $5.99
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(Still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Blue Thumb, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
Plenty of darkness here from Phil Upchurch – those great tones and notes he worked so well back in the 70s – all with that near-perfect quality that made him one of the most in-demand players of his day! The style here is a bit different than some of Phil's previous work in Chicago ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a touch of light wear on the top seam but looks great overall!)
Dave Valentin —
Hawk ... LP Arista, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has a promo sticker.)
Kicking Mule/Sonet (UK), 1980. Sealed ... $19.99
CBS (Netherlands), 1966. Very Good ... $4.99
Early trio material from the great pianist Louis Van Dyke – a set that's got that nice sense of space we always love in his muci! The trio here features strong work from Jacques Schols on bass and John Engels on drums, too. LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE: record has some heat damage at edge, which causes a slight bit of distortion for a few minutes at the start of each side – still plays though, and rest is fine. Cover has unglued seams.)
Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of the few US releases by this European flute player who mixed jazz, classical, funk, and rock styles, and who was a major player in the group Focus. This set's a fairly subdued set of tracks, but has an excellent mellow sound, with large backing, in the style of some of the Italian ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, unglued seams, and small stained spots at the top. Label has a name in pen.)
Decca/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1972. Sealed ... $14.99
A massive Fender Rhodes set from early 70s Belgium – the kind of set that never shows up on this side of the Atlantic, and which is pretty darn rare in its home territory too! Keyboardist Jack Van Poll has a wonderful sense of space on this set – a way of letting the tunes build simply ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Unplayed copy in a resealable sleeve – 2022 Record Store Day pressing, with hype stickers.)
ECM, 1980. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A really unique album from the legendary percussionist Nana Vasconcelos – one that continues the groundbreaking tradition of his 70s work, but with a very special style here! Some of the tracks use overdubs, so that Nana is mixing berimbau, percussion, voice, and other percussion instruments ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a ring impression, edge wear, and a few small drip stains.)
Columbia, Early 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
The album that really put Sarah Vaughan on the map – a killer set that really showed how sultry jazz vocals could sound in the postwar years – never overtone, nor torchy-cliched – but right on the money, with a sense of grace and poise that few others can match – even after ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, clear tape on the top seam.)
Pablo, 1979. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Sarah Vaughan takes on the work of Duke Ellington – almost presented here in a style that's similar to some of the Songbook albums on Verve from the 50s! Billy Byers handles most of the arrangements here – especially on the larger group numbers – but some tracks are also in a ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
EmArcy, 1955. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A hip album from Sarah Vaughan – one recorded with great jazz backings from Ernie Wilkins, and featuring a young Cannonball Adderley as the main soloist! The addition of Adderley's alto definitely brings a swinging sound to the set – a sense of soul that's even deeper than usual for ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. The paste-on cover is becoming unglued at the bottom, but looks nice overall.)
Mercury, 1967. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A pretty obscure Sarah Vaughn album – and a nice one! The album's got Sarah singing with arrangements by Hal Mooney, who'd done work for her before in a more standard way, and who here is opening up a bit, at times almost hitting a groovy late 60s mode. Players in the group include Bob ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1958. Very Good- ... $5.99
The title's a bit of a joke – because the record features a batch sidemen from the Count Basie band – Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Freddy Green, Billy Mitchell, Frank Foster, and others – all working with Sarah, but the Count's name is missing, due to contractual obligations! Despite ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available No Count Sarah ... CD 4.99(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear and aging.)
Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A great album on Mercury – one with a gentle groove, but at a level that really lets Sarah Vaughan expand to the full subtle power of her voice! Titles include "It Happened Again", "You Ought To Have A Wife", "Never", "Edge Of The Sea", "C'Est La ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Mercury, 1964. Near Mint- ... $39.99
One of Sarah Vaughan's first albums of Latin-tinged tracks – showing the roots of her interest in Brazilian music that would develop even more fully into the 70s. The record features a large group arranged and conducted by Frank Foster – with a host of jazz soloists, plus Latin ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Japanese stereo promo – SFX-10523 – with obi and insert. Cover has some edge wear, spotty aging, and a bumped corner.)
Jazzletter, 1985. Sealed Gatefold ... $6.99
A rare oddity – and a surprisingly nice record! Sarah Vaughan sings the words of Pope John Paul II – but set to groovy arrangements by Francy Boland, conducted by Lalo Schifrin! This trio of secular talents helps make the album much nicer than you'd expect – an unusual later ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Jazzletter pressing.)
Sound Of New Orleans, 1974. Sealed ... $6.99
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(Later pressing from 1976, still sealed, with bumped corners at the top.)
GNP, 1949. Sealed ... $9.99
A perfect example of why the Charlie Ventura group was one of the most popular live acts on the west coast scene of it's day! Producer Gene Norman really manages to capture the charm of the group in all its glory – recorded live in a lineup that features Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bennie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue – GNPS-1 – still sealed in clean shrink.)
Norgran, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $44.99
Wonderful work from Charlie Ventura – just the kind of record to make you appreciate what an amazing player he was back in the day! The session's a nice spare one, without some of the pyrotechnics or showmanship of other Ventura albums – especially the live dates – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove – a nice copy!)
Charlie Ventura —
Gene Norman Presents A Charlie Ventura Concert ... LP Decca, 1949. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
From bop to swing – and everything in between! The album's a classic performance by Charlie Ventura – recorded in Pasadena in 1949, with his septet that included Benny Green on trombone, Boots Mussuli on alto, and vocalese bits by Jackie & Roy! Ventura was a key link in two jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black and gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has aging & light wear, but looks great overall.)
Joe Venuti/Jazzman, 1954. Very Good ... $13.99
Duo recordings with Venuti on violin and Romano on guitar. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear & aging, some bottom edge wear.)
Circle, 1976. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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(80s issue. Cover has light aging and a name in pen along the opening in back.)
Svart (Finland), 2023. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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(Black vinyl pressing, still in the stickered resealable sleeve. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Sony, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
A definite tempest from the start to the finish – and a brilliant live demonstration of the mighty powers of the VSOP group! The ensemble features soaring acoustic sounds from the quintet lineup of Wayne Shorter on tenor and soprano sax, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Herbie Hancock on piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy Japanese pressing, with insert – 40AP 771/2. Cover has light wear.)
Arista Freedom, 1972. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Beautiful solo work from Mal Waldron – a tribute to Billie Holiday, the singer with whom Waldron worked during the vinyl years of her life! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, thin stain at the spine, and some stained spots at the top left edge.)
Mal Waldron —
Modal-Air ... LP Naked Lunch (Italy), Early 60s. Sealed ... $16.99
One of the rarest Mal Waldron albums ever – issued on a tiny label, as part of its education series – but a great trio date with George Tucker on bass and Al Dreares on percussion! The music is quite unusual too – a host of compositions by Waldron, and very different than many ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2022 EU pressing, still sealed.)
Fats Waller —
African Ripples ... LP RCA, Late 30s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Notable sidemen include Al Casey, Cedric Wallace, Paul Campbell, Nathaniel Williams, and Al Morgan. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s orange label pressing.)
RCA, Late 30s. Very Good 2LP Box Set ... $3.99
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(Box top is separated, with a piece missing on the right spine.)
Fats Waller —
Fats Plays, Sings, Alone & With Various Groups ... LP CBS (France), 1920s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Includes performaces with The Rhythmakers, Little Chocolate Dandies, Red McKenzie & His Mound City Blue Blowers, Ted Lewis & His Band, and Jack Teagarden & His Orchestra. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Dutch issue. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the front panel.)
Fats Waller —
Piano Solos – 1929 to 1941 ... LP Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s/1930s/Early 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A whopping 33 track compilation over 2 LPs, with titles including "Ain't Misbehavin", "St Louis Blues", "E Flat Blues", "Stardust", and many more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Fats Waller —
Undiscovered Fats Waller ... LP Stanyan, Late 30s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(70s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Sonet (Sweden), 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
A very cool set from Bengt Arne Wallin – very cool larger arrangements, set up with guest vocals from Sylvia Vrethammar, alto from Arne Domernus, tenor from Lennart Aberg, trumpet from Clark Terry, and even percussion from Sabu Martinez! LP, Vinyl record album
George Wallington —
George Wallington Trios ... LP Prestige, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
This is the kind of killer bop piano stuff that made Wallington a legend early on – collecting classic trios originally recorded for release as 10" LP in the early days of Prestige! The material features Wallington in three different groups, featuring Max Roach on drums, and either ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing in the Jazz Historical Series. Cover has light wear and some ink transfer in back.)
Prestige, Late 60s/1988. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Cedar's working here on a great set of his own compositions – pulled from Prestige albums of the late 60s, and presented here as an "All Walton" outing! Even from the start, Walton showed a tremendous ability to compose – and in his early days with the Jazz Messengers, his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cedar Walton Plays Cedar Walton ... CD 6.99(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
EmArcy, 1955. Very Good- ... $19.99
One of the best jazz-based sessions recorded by Dinah Washington in the 50s – appropriately titled Dinah Jams, which is a pretty good reference to the feeling of the set! The sessions were recorded in a relatively relaxed, intimate feel – not necessarily as unbridled as a true jam ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label drummer logo pressing with deep groove, in a cover with green text. Cover has light wear, some aging and two small splits on the bottom seam.)
Elektra, 1982. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A set that strongly continues the special spirit that Grover Washington brought to his music during the Elektra Records years – as one of the few artists who really found a way to move forward from the style of 70s jazz funk, but not fall into some of the smoother jazz cliches that were about ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. A nice copy.)
Kudu, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
A totally great Grover Washington record – and with 25 years behind us, we really now realize how fantastic all the early Kudu sessions really were! The record was recorded live at the Bijou, and is spread out over 2 long LPs, with lots of room for tasty open-ended solos by Grover and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has peeled patches inside the gatefold at the bottom corners from separation.)
East Wind (Japan), 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99 24.99
A great live set from Sadao Watanabe – one that shows the wealth of influences he'd been drawing on, from post-Coltrane spirituality, to African-oriented rhythms, to a slight bit of funk! The group's great – with Watanabe on flute, alto, and soprano sax, Takehiro Honda on Fender Rhodes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi, and bonus Art Festival obi – connected by a sticker.)
RCA (Japan), 1967. Very Good+ ... $11.99 33.99
A great little set, and one that features some of the best Japanese jazz acts of the late 60s – the quartet of alto player Sadao Watanabe, the combo of tenorist Akira Miyazawa, the Big 4 group of drummer George Kawaguchi, and the larger Sharps & Flats ensemble of Nobuo Hara! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi. Cover has some light wear, but this is a nice copy overall.)
Bill Watrous —
Bone Straight Ahead ... LP Famous Door, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
With Danny Stiles on trumpet and flugelhorn, Al Cohn on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Steve Gadd on drums, and Milt Hinton on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, small split spots on seams.)
Famous Door, 1980. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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Red (Italy), 1987. Near Mint- ... $19.99 29.99
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(Cover has lght wear, but looks great overall.)
Elektra (Japan), 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A sweet little record that draws plenty from a double-headed power team – Ernie Watts on reeds, and the mighty Wayne Henderson on production! The album may well be one of the best that Watts ever cut – a set that's not nearly as polished or commercial as his later 80s efforts – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing. Cover has a promo sticker, light wear, bumped corners, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Qwest, 1985. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Sweet 80s fusion from saxophonist Ernie Watts – one of his key albums as a leader in that decade, after countless years as a session player on other folks' records! The album's mostly jazz, but there's also a soul component as well – thanks to vocals from Phil Perry on some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has lightly bumped corners.)
Marson, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
With Ken Watts on piano, Leroy Ball and Jim Bats on bass, C Pitts and Richard Taylor on drums, and Ken Watts, John Dix, and Arthur Rand on lead vocals. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, bumped corners, small split in the top seam, and is faded in back.)
Weather Report —
Heavy Weather ... LP Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the biggest hits ever for Weather Report – thanks to Joe Zawinul's leadoff track "Birdland" – one of those tunes that entered the canon immediately, and saw countless covers pop up over the years – kind of a rare thing for a jazz tune at this point in time! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the brown inner sleeve.)
Circle, 1944. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Great 40s material – with Hot Lips Page on trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue in a purple text cover. Cover has tiny seam splits and some yellowing from age in back.)
Imperial/Affinity (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great late date from Ben Webster – one that has the tenorist working with a Dutch rhythm section that features Cees Slinger on piano, Jacques Schols on bass, and John Engels on drums – stretching out nicely on long tracks that include "Work Song", "The Preacher", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Portuguese pressing on Yes To Jazz. Cover has light wear.)
Inner City, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99 8.99
Features Ole Kock Hansen on piano, Bo Stief on bass, and Alex Riel on drums. Titles include "Set Call", "Old Folks", "I Got Rhythm", and "Sunday". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring wear, small top seam split.)
Ben Webster —
Soulville ... LP Verve, 1958. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
About as classic as you can get for Ben Webster on Verve Records – a nicely mature, nicely laidback session that really captures the energy promised in the title! The sidemen are all in an easygoing, soulful mode – Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with trumpeter logo and wide deep groove. Cover has a mostly split top seam and spine, some surface wear.)
Verve, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
The stuff of legends, and one of the best sides that Webster cut for Verve in the 50s, this reissue adds a whole 'nother set of quartet sides, recorded with almost the same group, minus Herbn Ellis and replacing Stan Levey with Ed Thigpen. On the original LP the group's a quintet – with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Saba (Germany), 1968. Very Good+ ... $18.99 26.99
A rare meeting of these two American giants of the tenor sax – brought together at the end of the 60s in Europe, both recording late in their careers, but with a laidback and open approach that's really wonderful! The format here is quite loose – a bit like some of the late hours, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label UK MPS pressing.)
Ben Webster & Harry Edison —
Ben & Sweets (Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing) ... LP Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Ben & Sweets finds tenor Webster & trumpeter Edison in wonderful form – both veterans complementing the other brilliantly – with a crack group that includes Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass and Clarence Johnson on drums. The overall groove is very melodic, but it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ben & Sweets ... CD 2.99(Mid 80s issue. Cover has a cutout hole and light edge wear.)
Verve, 1959. Very Good ... $49.99
Beautifully laidback blowing from the great Ben Webster – captured here in perfect late 50s formation, with wonderful rhythm support from the Oscar Peterson Trio! The tunes aren't super-long, but still have a relatively open feel – possibly improvised in the studio, with a mellow but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson ... CD 1.99(Stereo Verve Records Inc pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Ben Webster & Oscar Peterson —
Soulville (2LP pressing) ... LP Verve (UK), Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
The stuff of legends, and one of the best sides that Webster cut for Verve in the 50s, this reissue adds a whole 'nother set of quartet sides, recorded with almost the same group, minus Herbn Ellis and replacing Stan Levey with Ed Thigpen. On the original LP the group's a quintet – with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
George Wein & The Newport All-Stars —
George Wein & The Newport All-Stars ... LP Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
Trad jazz tunes played by a group led by Newport Jazz Fest impresario George Wein, and featuring players that include Ruby Braff, Marshall Brown, Bud Freeman, Pee Wee Rusell, and Bill Takas. Titles include "The Bends Blues", "Ja-Da", "Keepin Out Of Mischief Now", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & black label mono pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light edge wear, tiny cutout hole, light aging inside gatefold, tiny top seam split.)
Frank Wess —
Award Winner ... LP Mainstream, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
One of the best entries in the Commodore Series on Mainstream – a collection of obscure mid 50s recordings by flute and tenor player Frank Wess, done in small group settings with a variety of players that include some of his bandmates in the Basie group! There's a more tightly arranged feel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s mono pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, with light stains and initials in pen in back.)
Deram (UK), 1969. Sealed ... $6.99 9.99
The brilliant 3rd album from Mike Westbrook – a sharp-edged, two volume set with a scathing anti-war theme! The work is Westbrook's first total-concept album, and it's still one of his best – written with an edge that's free from some of the more whimsical touches that showed up in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue on Audio Clarity.)
Deram (UK), 1969. Sealed ... $6.99 9.99
The brilliant 3rd album from Mike Westbrook – a sharp-edged, two volume set with a scathing anti-war theme! The work is Westbrook's first total-concept album, and it's still one of his best – written with an edge that's free from some of the more whimsical touches that showed up in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue on Audio Clarity, still sealed.)
CTI, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
Beautiful work from Randy Weston – and a unique electric session from the 70s! The feel is very different here than the angular modernism of Randy's roots – a warmer, more flowing sound – as you'd expect from the CTI label, and from Randy's use of electric piano as well as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the CTI inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear, corner wear, yellowing from age inside the gatefold, and some gloss separation at the bottom left corner.)
Blue Note, 1958/1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Great Blue Note two-fer which compiles tracks from Randy Weston's fantastic albums recorded for United Aritsts – rare gems at the forefront of late 50s modern jazz, and records that hardly ever see the light of day! The albums are filled with seminal versions of Randy's famous compositions ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Andrew's Music, 1979. Sealed ... $11.99
A tasty little set from Andrew White – not as "fonky" as you might think from the title, but an excellent batch of soul jazz tunes that rank with some of his best self-released work! The group on the album features Blackbyrds Keith Killgo on drums and Kevin Toney on piano, plus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 00s reissue.)
RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Late 60s issue, still sealed in clean shrink.)
Music Minus One, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $2.99
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(Original book inside gatefold is detatched, but included and has some pen. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Chiaroscuro, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
One of the records that really put saxophonist Scott Hamilton on the map – a well-matched set with reedman Bob Wilber, and a date that has each player taking a different end of the sonic spectrum! Wilber blows alto, soprano, and clarinet – often with a style that maybe hints at trade, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, cutout hole.)
Joe Wilder, Hank Jones, Mundell Lowe, Max Roach —
Gershwin Anyone? – The Music Of George Gershwin – Of Thee I Sing ... LP Music Minus One, Mid 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... $7.99
One of those surprisingly nice sessions cut for the Music Minus One label! LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing with deep groove in the booklet cover, with some surface wear and yellowing from age.)
MPS (Germany), 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $89.99
One of the wildest albums ever recorded by French tenorist Barney Wilen – a mix of avant jazz and sound effects, set to wax in tribute to Lorenzo Bandini – a famous Italian racer who died tragically during the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix! Wilen was an automobile enthusiast in the late 60s, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original German pressing – nice and clean!)
Monmouth Evergreen, 1971. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
Lee Wiley —
Lee Wiley Sings With Eddie Condon All-Stars 1944 to 1945 ... LP Baybridge (Japan), Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Rare early material from singer Lee Wiley – pulled from a series of V-Disc recordings, with backing by the group of guitarist Eddie Condon! Players include Jack Teagarden on trombone, Bobby Hackett on trumpet, and Pee Wee Russell on clarinet. (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue, with insert. Cover has minimal wear.)
Storyville, 1954. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A beautiful little concept for a beautiful little album – a "duologue" in which Lee Wiley sings one track, then Ellis Larkins plays the next, and so on – making for a split LP, but one with a lot of variety along the way! Wiley sings on about two thirds of the tracks on the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese Polydor pressing – UMV 2536. Cover has minimal wear.)
Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... $43.99
One of the few albums ever made as a leader by tenorist Don Wilkerson – a hell of a talent who was usually working in the background of the Ray Charles band, but got this chance to step out as a leader for Blue Note – in a session that's also one of the rarest on the label! Brother Don ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Preach Brother (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Early 90s Japanese Toshiba-EMI pressing, with insert. Cover has faint ring wear, but looks great overall.)
