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Music (Italy), 1959. Very Good+ ... $28.99
A sharp-edged session of tremendous trumpet and tenor interplay – served up by the legendary quintet of Gianni Basso and Oscar Valdambrini! The album's got a sound that's as hip as it looks – a great approach to 50s modern jazz, done in a style that's equally influenced by west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Super-heavy vinyl reissue from Dejavu – in a wonderful cover, and beautifully done!)
Bassolino —
Citta Futura ... LP Serie Pegaso (Italy), 2024. New Copy ... $22.99 26.99
A jazzy group, but one that's not straight jazz either – as they work with a strongly rhythmic vibe that's somewhere between classic fusion and some of the contemporary sounds we love on Schema Records – maybe no surprise as this combo also hails from the Italian scene as well! There's ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rounder, 2007. Used ... $2.99
Features Branford Marsalis, who produces the album and plays on three tracks. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Verve, 2023. New Copy ... $8.99 15.99
Jon Batiste steps out of his jazzy comfort zone, and opens the door to a whole host of global elements – and also manages to step into the world of soul as well! The record's almost to Batiste what the Black Radio projects were to Robert Glasper – showing a growing cultural presence ... read more CD
Mario Bauza & His Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra —
Tanga – Afro Cuban Jazz Suite In Five Movements ... CD Messidor (Germany), 1986. Used ... $5.99
Stereo Studios, Late 1970s. Sealed ... $6.99 9.99
With Tim Shea on banjo, Peter Vrionides on tuba, Barry Miller on drums, Charlie Martin on trumpet, and Jack London on trombone. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Doug Beavers —
Luna ... CD Circle 9, 2023. Used ... $8.99
With Jeremy Bosch, Carlos Cascante, Joe Locke, Paul Bollenback, Conrad Herwig, Francisco Torres, Max Seigel, and Ada Duer. CD
Vogue/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 36.99
A rare French album of funky fusion from drummer Daniel Bechet – dedicated to his father, the famous saxophonist Sidney Bechet – yet served up in a style that's nothing at all like the elder's musical legacy! Instead, Daniel works here in a warm blend of guitars and keyboards, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Queen Disc (Italy), 1949. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light wear and aging, and is lightly bent with some price sticker remnants at the top right corner.)
Europe 1, 1957/1958. Used ... $1.99
Sidney Bechet on sopranino saxophone, Andre Reweliotty on clarinet, Jean-Louis Durand and Vic Dickenson on trombone, Buck Clayton, Guy Longnon, and Roland Hug on trumpet, George Wein and Yannick Singery on piano, Arvell Shaw and Georges "Zozo" d'Halluin on bass, Kansas Fields, Marcel ... read more CD
Nec Plus Ultra (France), 1939. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue, still sealed with a small sticker spot. Cover is faded a bit at the spine.)
Blue Note, 1949/1950. Used ... $2.99
20 tracks in all – from the early 78rpm days of Blue Note! CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Disques Vogue (France), 1953. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Titles include "Crazy Rhythm", "C Jam Blues", "Basin Street Blues", "Jazz Me Blues", "Honeysuckle Rose", and "Oh! Lady Be Good". LP, Vinyl record album
(Flipback cover has minimal wear & aging.)
CBS (France), 1938/1947. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Dutch pressing. Cover has light wear.)
RCA (Germany), 1930s/Early 1940s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(60s mono black label pressing. Cover has some ringwear and lightly bent corners.)
Vogue (France), 1957. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
French modern meets French traditional – in a really unique set of recordings that pair soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet and pianist Martial Solal! Includes work from 2 different 1957 sessions recorded in Paris – both of which perfectly illustrate the way in which Bechet's tone and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s US Inner City pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Jazztone, 1920s/1930s. Near Mint- ... $3.99 5.99
Titles include "Wild Man Blues" by Sidney Bechet, "Blue Washboard Stomp" by Johnny Dodds, "Apologies" by Mezz Mezzrow, "Glad Rag Doll" by Earl Hines, and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the top left corner and light wear.)
Ember (UK), 1940. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Vintage recordings with Billy Kyle, Rex Stewart, Barney Bigard, Carmen Mastren, and Wellman Braud. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s red & yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, some gloss separation at the spine, partially unglued seams, and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
DMP, 1984. Used ... $4.99
Joe Beck on electric guitar, Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone, Don Grolnick on piano and Fender Rhodes, Jay Leonhart on acoustic bass, Mark Egan on four and eight-string fretted and fretless basses, and Steve Gadd on drums. CD
(Booklet has a piece of clear tape covering a spot of sticker residue.)
Verve/Big Pink (South Korea), 1968. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
A cool little album from Joe Beck – very different than most of his other work! Although Beck's best known for his guitar work on funky 70s jazz records, this early album has him working in a mixture of rock, jazz, and folk styles – all cast in the hipster mode of Verve's Forecast ... read more CD
Venus (Japan), 1999. Used ... $11.99
Warm later work from guitarist Joe Beck – a sweet trio session that features George Mraz on bass and Billy Hart on drums! Beck's got a great sound on the record – a colorful tone that's quite fitting for the album's tribute to Frank Sinatra – certainly not the same sound as the ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Polydor/Big Pink (South Korea), 1972. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
A pretty wild album – and a really wonderful mixture of funky fusion and Spanish guitar, featuring tunes written by flamenco guitarist Sabicas, backed by arrangements handled by funky guitarist Joe Beck! The sound is pretty darn incredible – way better than you might think, and ... read more CD
Decca (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 39.99
A crowning moment of genius from trumpeter Harry Beckett – a musician who's graced a heck of a lot of records over the years, but who really knocks it out of the park with this amazing early session as a leader! Harry's work on flugelhorn is worth the price of admission alone – bold, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A wonderful pressing – heavy vinyl, and a flipback cover just like the original record! New mastering from the original tapes by Gearbox, and a bonus insert of notes.)
Bace, 2021. Used ... $4.99
With Nick Mazzarella on tenor saxophone. CD
(Packaged in a slim sleeve.)
Riverside, Mid 20s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
Includes recordings with The Wolverine Orchestra, Sioux City Six, and His Rhythm Jugglers. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Dutch pressing in the booklet cover, with gloss separation at the spine and bent a bit at the corners.)
Trio (Japan), 1981. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Superb work from pianist Richie Beirach – a set that's dedicated to Bill Evans, and which certainly embraces some of the key numbers in his songbook – but which also has that even more spacious sound that Beirach was bringing to his trio dates in the 70s! Richie's sense of timing and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – PAP 25005. Cover has very light wear, but this is a nice copy.)
Triloka, 1990. Used ... $5.99 7.99
Richie Beirach on piano, Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn, Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone, John Scofield on guitar, George Mraz on double bass, and Adam Nussbaum on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $11.99
Solo piano from Richie Beirach! CD
(Out of print, thin cutout notch through spine.)
Triloka, 1991. Used ... $4.99
Richie Beirach on piano and George Coleman on tenor and soprano saxophone. CD
Telarc, 1993. Used ... $2.99
With special guest Clark Terry on trumpet. CD
(Disc has a promo stamp.)
Louie Bellson & Walfredo De Los Reyes —
Ecue – Ritmos Cubanos (OJC pressing) ... LP Pablo/OJC, 1978. Sealed ... $14.99
A strangely wonderful Latin set with a very drum-heavy approach! Cuban percussionist Walfredo plays in a large group with Louie Belson on the regular kit and "moog drum" – and the rest of the group features strong Latin players like Francisco Aguabella, Clare Fischer, Emil Richards ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s OJC pressing, still sealed with review sticker.)
Concord, 1988. Used ... $2.99
Louie Bellson on drums, John Heard on bass, Son Menza on flute and tenor saxophone, and Larry Novak on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1997. Used ... $5.99
An album dedicated to composer/arranger – featuring charts by Thad Jones, Bill Holman, and Ernie Wilkins. Tracks include "Summer Love", "With Bells On", "Conte", "Ike, Mike & Spike", and "Berne, Baby, Berne!". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Louis Bellson —
Exciting Louis Bellson (10 inch LP) ... LP Norgran, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Drummer Louis Bellson grooves it nice and hard in this excellent session from his early 50s Verve years! The record kicks off with the tremendous "Skin Deep" title cut – a number that features Louis really going to town in an extended drum solo that must be one of the longest ever ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Norgran pressing, with trumpeter logo and deep groove! Cover has some light wear and some tape on the seams – vinyl is nice!)
Impulse, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Duke Ellington's drummer from the 50's leads a thunderous octet that includes Harry Edison on trumpet, Sam Most on alto, and Jim Cook on tenor. Bellson's drums are out front, and he kicks the group nice and hard through tracks like "Thunderbird", "Nails", "No More ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label ABC pressing.)
Ropeadope, 2007. Used 3CD ... $12.99
Whirlwind, 2023. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $36.99 38.99
Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most unique saxophonists in jazz over the course of her past few records – an artist who can hit deeply spiritual tones when she wants to, but one who's also got a strong sense of soul – able to mix inspirations from the farther reaches with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Motema, 2012. Used ... $4.99 6.99
That's retox, not detox – a set of funky instrumentals from saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, who's also got some great vocalists along for the ride! This is the first we've heard of Benjamin – and she's definitely a fully-formed talent right from the start – not just on her work on ... read more CD
Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1963/1988/1989. New Copy 3CDs ... $18.99 23.99
Three full albums from this tremendous singer – all in a single set! Morning In Paris is very early work from South African singer Sathima Bea Benjamin – recorded in Paris in 1963, with backing by longtime partner Abdullah Ibrahim, plus additional piano and production by Duke Ellington! ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Sathima Bea Benjamin —
Windsong ... LP Blackhawk, 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Stellar work from the lovely lady – featuring a number of original songs, plus backing from a trio that features Kenny Barron on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums! (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly stained at the left half, with some ringwear, small peeled spots in front, and bent at the bottom left corner.)
Enja (Germany), 1963. Used ... $9.99
Very early work from South African singer Sathima Bea Benjamin – recorded in Paris in 1963, with backing by longtime partner Abdullah Ibrahim, plus additional piano and production by Duke Ellington! The album was cut around the same time as Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) did his famous Reprise album ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1997 CD pressing.)
Audiophile, 1983. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Columbia, 1957. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A great Tony Bennett LP – very different than others from the time (or any time!) in that the format pairs the master vocalist with the "who's who" of drummers and percussionists of the late 50s – including Art Blakey, Jo Jones, Candido, and Sabu. The sound is as majestic and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – 20AP 1843 – with insert. Cover has ring wear.)
Tony Bennett —
Jazz ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $0.99
A great collection of some of the more jazz-based work of singer Tony Bennett – one that features a huge amount of all-star musicians – including Al Cohn and Stan Getz on tenors, Count Basie and Herbie Hancock on pianos, Nat Adderley on cornet, Chico Hamilton and Art Blakey on drums, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
CTI, 1970. Used ... $7.99
A great early CTI session by George Benson, and one of the most stripped-down, straight-ahead funky records he did for the label! There's a sharpness here that's different than the larger feel of some of Benson 's later records – a sound that almost links back to his soul jazz roots in the ... read more CD
(Out of print 1997 digipak pressing with some light wear.)
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A sweet funky classic from guitar genius George Benson – and a record that features some surprising soul arrangements from Pee Wee Ellis – also known for his classic work with the James Brown Band of the late 60s! Pee Wee's got a tighter groove here than on some of George's earlier CTI ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing in a non-gatefold cover.)
Warner, Late 70s/Early 80s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $8.99
All the 70s classics – "On Broadway", "Give Me The Night", "Livin Inside Your Love", "Breezin", "This Masquerade", and lots more! LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover. Includes the booklet. Cover has minimal wear.)
George Benson —
George Benson Cookbook ... LP Columbia, 1967. Very Good ... $6.99
A great little record from the days before George Benson had totally hit his smooth jazz sound of the 70s, and was being pushed by Columbia as a hard wailing soul jazz leader! The record features his classic quartet with Lonnie Smith on organ – grooving away hard hard hard, sometimes even ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available George Benson Cookbook (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99(Mono 360 Sound pressing. NOTE – The back cover is half peeled, with waviness & wear on the front and some staining – due to moisture.)
Columbia, 1966/1967. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A great little record from the days before George Benson had totally hit his smooth jazz sound of the 70s, and was being pushed by Columbia as a hard wailing soul jazz leader! The record features his classic quartet with Lonnie Smith on organ – grooving away hard hard hard, sometimes even ... read more CD
Also available George Benson Cookbook ... LP 6.99(2001 pressing, still sealed!)
Concord, 2011. Used ... $3.99
George Benson on guitar with Ben Williams on bass, Harvey Mason on drums, David Garfield on keyboards and David Garfield and Joe Sample on piano. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
George Benson —
In Flight ... LP Warner, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
Benson plays his guitar and also sings on some of these tracks, joined by Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar, Ronnie Foster on electric piano & mini-moog, Jorge Dalto on clavinet & acoustic piano, Stanley Banks on bass, Harvey Mason on drums and Ralph MacDonald on percussion. Claus Ogerman ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Columbia, 1966. Used ... $4.99
George Benson's first LP for Columbia – a hard, heavy, soul jazz slammer that bears no resemblance to his overproduced work of the 70s! The album's a real cooker – recorded hot on the heels of Benson's classic work on Prestige with the Jack McDuff group, and sounding a lot like McDuff's ... read more CD
Columbia, 1966/1967. Used ... $4.99
George Benson's first LP for Columbia – a hard, heavy, soul jazz slammer that bears no resemblance to his overproduced work of the 70s! The album's a real cooker – recorded hot on the heels of Benson's classic work on Prestige with the Jack McDuff group, and sounding a lot like McDuff's ... read more CD
(2001 CD pressing.)
Warner, 1977. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
Includes "Hey Girl", "Nassau Day", "Livin Inside Your Love", "Welcome Into My World", "Before You Go", "Unchained Melody", "Love Ballad", "Prelude To Fall", and "Soulful Strut". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear and a light stained spot in back.)
CTI, 1983. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, 1988. Used ... $2.99
Titles include "Twice The Love", "Good Habit", "Tender Love", "Let's Do It Again", "Until You Believe", and "Stephanie". CD
(Out of print.)
CTI, 1971. Used ... $2.99 4.99
One of the moodiest sessions on CTI from the early days – and a landmark album that took George Benson from the funky jazz scene into the upper reaches of 70s jazz. The record was put together by Don Sebesky, and it's a lot more high concept than some of George's earlier work – and ... read more CD
(2011 pressing, cover has a crease, spine has a small tear.)
Gow Dow/Jazzman (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A rare bit of righteous jazz from the Cali scene of the 70s – a record that's much more obscure than some of the better-known efforts from the Bay Area and the LA scene, but which resonates strongly with all the power of those classics too! James Benson was an educator as much as he was a ... (Jazz, Jazz) read more CD
Stretch/GRP, 1993. Used ... $5.99
Featuring Bob Berg on saxophones, Chick Corea on piano, David Kikoski and Jim Beard on piano and Rhodes piano, James Genus on bass, and Dennis Chambers on drums. CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Concord, 2000. Used ... $5.99
Bob Berg on tenor saxophone, Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn, Dennis Chambers on drums, and Joey DeFrano on Hammond B-3 organ. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Savant, 2023. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
The rich tenor sound of Jerry Bergonzi sounds wonderful here – set up strongly next to the guitar work of Sheryl Bailey, a player with a loose, open style that really mixes well with Jerry's own! The duo have a way of really moving past any familiar guitar/tenor pairing – into a world ... read more CD
Red (Italy), 1989. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Low-burning tenor from Jerry Bergonzi – a player we grow to appreciate more and more as the years go by! Jerry starts this set off with a great reading of Joe Henderson's "Inner Urge" – which is a very apt choice, as Bergonzi's tenor has all the deep soul and modern edges we ... read more CD
High Note, 2015. Used ... $8.99
Tenorist Jerry Bergonzi has a pensive look on the cover here – and that's a really good illustration of the quality of the music – sounds that are maybe more thoughtful and introspective than some of Jerry's other recent albums! The sound builds here in these blocks of longer lines ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode. Writing on disc.)
Prestige, 1935. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s stereo pressing.)
Posi-Tone, 2021. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Guitarist Will Bernard is in a mighty sweet trio here – one that features lots of excellent work on Hammond organ from Sam Yahel, plus tight drums from Donald Edwards! The vibe is great – as Yahel's got a far-reaching sound on the instrument that really pushes things past the obvious ... read more CD
Columbia/Koch, 1987. Used ... $16.99
Tim Berne on alto saxophone, Hank Roberts on cello, Bill Frisell on electric guitar, and Alex Cline on percussion. CD
Also available Fulton Street Maul ... LP 19.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1987. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Tim Berne on alto saxophone, Hank Roberts on cello, Bill Frisell on electric guitar, and Alex Cline on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fulton Street Maul ... CD 16.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp.)
JMT (Germany), 1989. Used ... $9.99
Tim Berne on alto saxophone & vocals, Hank Roberts on cello and vocals, Mark Dresser on contrabass, giffus and bungy, Joey Baron on drums, synthesizer and electronics, Herb Robertson on trumpet, cornet and laryngeal crowbar, and Mark Feldman on violin. CD
(Barcode has a small cutout mark.)
Intakt (Switzerland), 2020. Used ... $16.99
That's no snake oil in the bottle, it's fantastic music from this razor-sharp quintet – maybe one of the most fantastic projects that saxophonist Tim Berne has given us in many years, and a group that just seem to get better and better with each new record! There's a combination of reed and ... read more CD
DMP, 1990. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Decca, 1955. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the greatest jazz soundtracks of all time! Elmer Bernstein wrote the score to Otto Preminger's chilling film version of Nelson Algren's book The Man With The Golden Arm – a sad tale of jazz, gambling, and heroin addiction on the streets of Chicago (not far from Dusty Groove, in fact!) ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label Decca pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear.)
Meritt, Late 30s/Early 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99 14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue. Cover has light aging.)
Commodore, Late 30s/Early 40s. Sealed ... $7.99
Classic work from Chu Berry's years on Commodore – with work from Roy Eldridge and Hot Lips Page on trumpet – and some unissued tracks as well! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue, still sealed with a cutout notch.)
Chu Berry/Commodore, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... $4.99
First-ever LP issue of these great 78rpm recordings on the Commdore label – Chu Berry on tenor with Roy Eldridge and Hot Lips Page on trumpet, depending on the tracks – and two more with Lucky Thompson on tenor in Page's group! CD
(Out of print.)
Farroupilha/Far Out (UK), 1966. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
Very early work from Jose Roberto Bertrami – the keyboardist who rose to fame with Azymuth in the 70s, but who's working here in an all-acoustic bossa mode! In keeping with Bertrami's later talent for an unusual groove, the album's got a feel that's slightly different than the other bossa ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Sonorama (Germany), 1962. New Copy ... $8.99 19.99
A rare early session from the lovely Elsie Bianchi – best known for her classic 60s sides on Saba/MPS, heard here in a very similar format! The set features Elsie working with her combo from the Swiss Atlantis nightclub in the early 60s – and was originally issued as a limited-number ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
La Scimmia (France), 2024. New Copy ... $29.99 34.99
A record with a nicely earthy vibe, and a sound that definitely lives up to the "misticismo percussivo" and "primitivismo sonoro" promise of the cover! The group's a quartet with plenty of percussion throughout – mixed with bass, keyboards, and some nicely moody woodwinds ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Delmark, 1968. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(7 West Grand pressing. Cover has light wear.)
RCA, 1935/1940. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s orange label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, some wear and aging, reddish drip stains at the left side, some notes in pen, and a small peeled spot at the top right corner in back.)
EMI/Dragon (Sweden), 1964/1965/1966. Used ... $11.99 14.99
Late work from the amazing Rolf Billberg – material recorded in the final years of the Swedish altoist's all-too-short career! As you'll hear from the very first notes in the set, Billberg's a hell of a player on the alto – an artist with the sharp crispness of a Lee Konitz, but the ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed with a hole through the shrinkwrap.)
Moserobie (Sweden), 2023. New Copy ... $7.99 19.99
One of the most unusual albums we've ever heard on the Moserobie label – and that's saying a lot, given the groundbreaking material the Swedish imprint has given us for almost 20 years! Daniel Bingert heads up a group that's very heavy on reed interplay, on a set of tunes that are Monkish at ... read more CD
Ancient Archive Of Sound (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $35.99 39.99
Reedman Nat Birchall digs deep for this masterful set – creating timeless music that easily stands next to the work of some of his key ancestors in jazz – especially musicians of the generation of John Coltrane! The set is one that has Birchall layering his tenor, soprano, and baritone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Okka Disk, 2001. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
One of the boldest statements on record from trombonist Jeb Bishop – and a really great reminder of his key contributions to the Chicago avant scene at the start of the century! Jeb's a master of subtle shape and sound on his instrument, but he can also play with a fiercer frenzy – ... read more CD
Jazzwerkstatt (Germany), 2023. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
A triple-trombone session that bristles with energy right from the start – a nicely different setting for the great horn of Jeb Bishop, as he blows here alongside the trombones of Matthias Miller and Matthias Muche! The horns have a way of cascading together beautifully – interlocked, ... read more CD
John Bishop —
Antwerp ... CD Origin, 2023. Used ... $6.99
With Piet Verbist on bass and Bram Weijters on piano. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Black Jazz/Snow Dog (Japan), 1971. Used ... $18.99
The keys are coral, and the sound is sublime – one of the greatest albums ever from pianist Walter Bishop Jr, and proof that he can really stretch out, given the right setting! The piano here is all acoustic, but there's an almost-electric vibe to the date – long, open tracks that sway ... read more CD
(Out of print Snow Dog pressing with new mastering, updated artwork and new liner notes – includes obi!)
Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1973. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
One of Walter Bishop's greatest records – an amazing session that's as funky as it is spiritual – and quite different than most of Bishop's other work! The vibe here is wonderful – as Bish plays a host of keyboards, not just piano – and works in the company of other players ... read more CD
Omni Tone, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Michael Bisio on bass, Rob Blakeslee on trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn, Jim Nolet on viola, Bob Nell on piano, and Ed Pias on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Origin, 2023. Used ... $4.99
Michael Bisio on bass and Timothy Hill on voice and guitar. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Tao Forms, 2022. Used ... $11.99
Michael Bisio on bass, Karl Berger on vibes, Mat Maneri on viola, and Whit Dickey on drums. CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
High Note, 2024. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
This ultra-hip ensemble is celebrating its 10th Anniversary – and in doing so, has maybe given us their best album yet! The group's overflowing with work from an all-star lineup – Wayne Escoffery on tenor, Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, James Burton III on trombone, Victor Gould and Xavier ... read more CD
Black Disco —
Night Express ... LP Sun (South Africa), 1976. Near Mint- ... $36.99
Don't think "disco", think "funky jazz" – because this sweet South African group from the 70s is filled with lots of groovy twists and turns – all in a mode that's quite different than any of the American or European jazz albums we know from the time! The lineup ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Matsuli reissue pressing.)
World Galaxy/Rings (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... $8.99 28.99
Black Nile are certainly rooted in jazz, but maybe just in terms of inspiration – as the music brings together all sorts of sonic bits and sounds of color – live instrumentation, samples, electronics, and contributions from key guests – all with a spirit that's as beautiful and ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Luv N' Haight, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99
A spiritual jazz classic – one of the rarest albums of its type from the 70s! This legendary session was recorded by Roy Ayers' keyboardist Harry Whitaker – working here as the leader of the Black Renaissance group, a one-shot ensemble that featured Woody Shaw on trumpet, Azar Lawrence ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Muse, 1990. Used ... $9.99 11.99
A solidly soulful album from drummer Cindy Blackman – a forceful batch of tunes that really match the best energy of the Muse Records soulbop scene of the early 90s! There's a nice blend of modern ideas and straight jazz energy here – sounds that grow strongly from the contributions of ... read more CD
(Out of print. Very small tear on back cover of booklet, nothing major.)
High Note, 1998. Used ... $5.99
Cindy Blackman on drums, Ron Carter on bass, Jacky Terrasson on piano, and Ravi Coltrane on tenor saxophone. CD
(Out of print, booklet has some light wear and a punch through the barcode.)
Muse, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Cindy Blackman's one of those players who always surprises us with her music – coming across with a lot more to offer than just her unique role as a girl drummer in jazz – sounds so bold, we instantly forget her gender and pretty image on the cover, and always just let ourselves get ... read more CD
Muse, 1992. Used ... $9.99
Features Antoine Roney on tenor and soprano sax, and Jacky Terrasson on piano! CD
(Out of print. Booklet has a clipped corner.)
