Jazz — New Arrivals 
A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
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Freddie Hubbard —
Open Sesame (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 
Blue Note, 1960. Used ... $4.99
Seminal work from Freddie Hubbard – an early hardbop session that features some great work by Tina Brooks on tenor, piano by McCoy Tyner, and rhythm from the team of Sam Jones on bass Clifford Jarvis on drums! And although Freddie's great at this early point in his career – playing ... read more CD
Also available Open Sesame ... LP 24.99(2002 RVG pressing. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Super Blue ... LP 
Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A sweet late 70s set from Freddie Hubbard – a slight move away from some of his highly-electric sides of the CTI years, yet one that still has some of the most soulful qualities of that work! Freddie's trumpet has a nicely spacious quality throughout – one that's flowing, and almost ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, tracklist sticker, and minimal wear.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Sweet Return ... LP Atlantic, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A definite sweet return from Freddie Hubbard – a record with a cover and title that might appear to be smooth jazz, but one with a sound that's solidly acoustic and soulful all the way through! The album's a great example of Hubbard's amazing work in the early 80s – a time when he was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and tracklist sticker.)
Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, & Herbie Hancock —
In Concert Vol 2 ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A sublime live moment from the CTI scene of the 70s – an album that brings together some of the label's best lead players, into a special live supergroup that stretches out in a mighty nice way! In case you ever though the CTI genius came from the studio production of Creed Taylor, think ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Hutcherson —
Dialogue (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $11.99
One of Bobby Hutcherson's most important albums ever – and an essential piece of "new thing" jazz that ranks up there with such key Blue note sessions of the genre as Tony Williams' album Life Time, Dolphy's Out To Lunch, and Jackie McLean's One Step Beyond! Hutcherson's sound on ... read more CD
(Out of print, thin cutout notch through spine.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Skyline ... CD Verve, 1999. Used ... $7.99
A relatively mellow recent effort from Bobby Hutcherson – one that has him playing both vibes and marimba, and going for a laidback style that allows plenty of spaces for tonal colors and shades of sound! The group's a quintet, with Kenny Garrett on alto, Geri Allen on piano, Christian ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Total Eclipse (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A brilliant collaboration between vibist Bobby Hutcherson and reedman Harold Land – the first Blue Note album to feature the talents of the pair together, and a stone classic from the very first note! Hutcherson had already been making big waves for the label with his earlier sides – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Abdullah Ibrahim —
Solotude (Japanese edition) ... CD Gearbox (UK), 2022. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful solo work from pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a player with a sound so rich and rhythmic, his sessions like this are often every bit as captivating as his trio and group recordings! There's a really special sort of poetry going on here – first in the way that Ibrahim brings out ... read more CD
Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) —
Balance (Japanese edition) ... CD Gearbox (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99
Really fantastic material from legendary pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a set cut with a larger group of musicians, which we like even more than Ibrahim's work in a solo or trio format! The group here is his Ekaya ensemble – who flesh out Abdullah's larger musical ideas in a really great ... read more CD
Klaus Ignatzek Quintet —
Answer! ... CD Candid (Germany), 1993. Used ... $5.99
Features Claudio Roditi and Gustavo Bergalli on trumpets, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse on bass and Jorge Rossy on drums. CD
(Out of print. Cutout notch through spine.)
Irreversible Entanglements —
Protect Your Light ... CD Impulse, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Not the first album from this fantastic group, but a set that's their initial outing for Impulse Records – the old home to John Coltrane, Sun Ra, and Pharoah Sanders – and a very fitting place for their boundless sense of expression! The group really seem to have upped their game for ... read more CD
Also available Protect Your Light ... LP 24.99
Weldon Irvine —
In Harmony (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Strata East/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
Weldon Irvine meets Strata East – and the result is one of the keyboardist's funkiest albums ever! The set's more jazz-based than the soul/funk outings Weldon cut for RCA and his own label – with great focus on Weldon's lines on clavinet and Fender Rhodes – supported by sweet ... read more CD
Also available In Harmony ... LP 29.99
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalos —
Uganda – Dawn Of African Rock ... LP Toshiba/Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
One of the coolest records we've ever heard from Japanese drummer Akira Ishikawa – even wilder than some of his famous funk sessions of the time! The set definitely lives up to its African Rock promise – as it features lots of sparely percussive tracks that build beautifully – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Uganda – Dawn Of African Rock (replica box edition) ... LP 39.99
Chuck Israels —
National Jazz Ensemble 1975/Chiaroscuro, 1975/1976. Used ... $7.99
Quite an unusual little record – one that appears conventional at the start, but which has a relatively modern feel overall! The group's directed by Chuck Israels – who's really stepping out from his older roles here – working almost in Mingus-like formation, as he pushes the ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Jackie & Roy —
Free & Easy ... LP ABC, 1957. Very Good+ ... $4.99
One of the grooviest records ever by the wonderful vocal team of Jackie & Roy – a sweetly swinging 50s session, with great LA jazz backings from the orchestra of Bill Holman! There's a breezy vibe to the whole thing that's years ahead of its time – not pop harmony vocals, but an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. The bottom 2 inches or so of the cover has staining & wear, with some patchy peel spots.)
Jackie & Roy —
Jackie & Roy In The Spotlight ... LP ABC, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Jackie & Roy at the height of their ABC powers – really stepping out strongly here with a bold jazz vocal approach that nobody else can touch! Both Roy Kral and Jackie Cain get a few moments of their own in the spotlight, especially Jackie, who steps out on a number of the tracks – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing.)
Cliff Jackson/Storyville (UK), 1944/1945. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
DD Jackson —
Peace Song ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 1994. Used ... $5.99
Features David Murrary on tenor sax! CD
Javon Jackson —
Easy Does It ... CD Palmetto, 2003. Used ... $3.99
Javon Jackson on tenor saxophone, Mark Whitfield on guitar, Fred Wesley on trombone, Lenny White on drums, with Lonnie Smith on organ and vocals from Eve Cornelious and Fred Wesley. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Awakening (180 gram pressing) ... LP Impulse, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Verve By Request series!)
Ahmad Jamal —
Best Of Ahmad Jamal ... LP 20th Century, 1970s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A sweet little collection of Ahmad's work for the 20th Century label – an oft-overlooked period, and one of his greatest! At the time, Ahmad was moving into a sweet R&B-influenced style – using electric piano as well as acoustic, and working with larger arrangements that were ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Stafford James Project —
Le Gecko ... CD Staja, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Stafford James on bass, Emil Spanyi on keyboards, Gene Jackson on drums, and Don Alias on percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Jaubi —
Nafs At Peace ... LP Astigmatic (Poland), 2022. New Copy Gatefold ... $27.99 32.99
A really great record with a vibe that's all its own – a stunning blend of spiritual jazz, North Indian music, and some slight contemporary touches – all with a sense of deeper energy that really opens up as the album moves on! There's plenty of great keyboards on the record – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phillip Johnston —
Rub Me The Wrong Way ... CD Innova, 2004. Used ... $3.99
With Mark Josefsberg on vibraphone. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Pete Jolly —
Seasons (clear amber vinyl pressing) ... LP A&M/Future Days, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
One of our favorite-ever keyboard albums – a rare lost session from pianist Pete Jolly – one of his only electric dates, and a completely improvised set of grooves! Pete plays electric piano, organ, and even a bit of musette – jamming in the studio with help from Chuck Berghofer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Seasons (clear green vinyl pressing) ... LP 26.99(A beautiful clear amber vinyl pressing – remastered by Kevin Gray from the original tapes!)
Hank Jones —
Have You Met This Jones? ... LP MPS (Germany), 1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Hank Jones at the height of his powers – working in an unusual trio with the great Isla Eckinger on bass – a well-rounded, soulfully-toned player who really helps make some magic on the set! Hank's talents are well-known, and very much in their best form here – but the slightly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PA USA. Cover has light wear.)
Thad Jones —
Detroit-New York Junction (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note/Third Man, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $30.99 35.99
Genius early work from the legendary Thad Jones – one of his greatest albums ever, and a sublime tribute to his talents on the trumpet! Jones has a groove here that definitely fits in nicely with the title – some of the more contemplative, expressive modes of his native Detroit scene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the great Third Man 313 series – Detroit-focused, 180 gram vinyl pressed at Third Man, and mastered and cut by Warren Defever from the original tapes!)
Clifford Jordan —
Glass Bead Games ... LP Strata East/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $39.99 49.99
An essential bit of 70s soul jazz – a real standout in both the catalogs of tenorist Clifford Jordan, and the Stata East label! This is one of those few records where every element is perfect, and all players rise together to a new level of expression – and we'd easily rank this one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Glass Bead Games (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Heavy Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Clifford Jordan —
Glass Bead Games (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Strata East/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
An essential bit of 70s soul jazz – a real standout in both the catalogs of tenorist Clifford Jordan, and the Stata East label! This is one of those few records where every element is perfect, and all players rise together to a new level of expression – and we'd easily rank this one ... read more CD
Also available Glass Bead Games ... LP 39.99
Goran Kajfe Tropiques —
Tell Us ... LP WeJazz (Finland), 2024. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Trumpeter Goran Kajfes has been giving us great sounds in a variety of formats over the years, but this album may well be one of his most inventive – a session of spare, slow-growing sounds done with some very like-minded musicians – Alex Zethson on piano and organ, Johan Berthling on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ryo Kawasaki —
Juice ... LP RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 32.99
One of the few American releases by this legendary Japanese fusion artist – and a pretty funky little record as well! Ryo Kawasaki plays lead guitar and the very cool "string synthesizer" on the set – making for a sweet mix of electric grooves that has some really great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl package replicates the original Japanese album – complete with obi!)
Dave Kikoski —
Surf's Up ... CD Criss Cross, 2001. Used ... $7.99
Dave Kikoski on piano, James Genus on bass, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums. CD
(Booklet has a cut corner and a small promo sticker.)
David Kikoski, Eddie Gomez & Al Foster —
Presage ... CD Free Lance (France), 1989. Used ... $11.99
David Kikoski on piano, Eddie Gomez on bass, and Al Foster on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Rahsaan Roland Kirk —
Aces Back To Back (Left & Right/32 Jazz, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 4 CDs ... $19.99
Nice one! A whopping 4CD set that brings together 4 of Roland Kirk's best late albums for Atlantic! Left & Right is an undisputed classic, and has Roland leading a large group of musicians through a haunting batch of complicated tracks that clearly illustrate his much-heralded concept of ... read more CD
(Mark through barcode and a peel spot on the back of slipcase.)
Rahsaan Roland Kirk —
Live at Ronnie Scott's – London 1963 ... LP Gearbox, 1963. New Copy ... $23.99 32.99
The young Roland Kirk at the height of his powers – recording here on the UK scene, long before he added the Rahsaan to his name – and heading up a very cool combo with the legendary Stan Tracey on piano! Stan's presence here is wonderful – as Tracey was in many ways the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(With Japanese obi!)
Rahsaan Roland Kirk —
Return Of The 5000 Lb Man ... LP Warner, 1975. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A beautiful late chapter in the jazz journey of Rahsaan Roland Kirk – and an album of subtle genius that's really opened up to us over the years! The setting here isn't as "hit you over the head" as on some of Kirk's Atlantic Records – because at one level, the tunes are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Burbank label pressing. NOTE – the bottom 3 inches of the cover has staining, waviness, and peeling – worse on the back.)
Rahsaan Roland Kirk —
Vibration Continues – A Retrospective Of The Years 1968-1976 ... LP Atlantic, Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
2 LP set of tracks from Roland's best moments over the Atlantic years. Included within are many hard to find cuts from albums that we almost never see any more. Titles include "Volunteered Slavery", "Black & Crazy Blues", "Rahsaanica", "Ninth Ghost", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large spot of marker, edge wear, promo stamp, index sticker.)
Roland Kirk —
Gifts & Messages (Trip pressing) ... LP Mercury/Trip, 1964. Sealed ... $9.99
One of the rarest Roland Kirk albums – and a great one! The record features Kirk in his prime early years – before he got totally nutty, and when he would still play straight soul jazz/hard bop, but with kind of a mad twist, and with strange instrumentation. Horace Parlan's on piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Trip pressing, still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Roland Kirk —
Rip, Rig & Panic/EmArcy, 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic stuff! This essential CD brings together two of Roland Kirk's best albums from the mid 60's (and two of his hardest to find on vinyl!) Rip, Rig, & Panic is mindblowing work from Roland Kirk – a record that really pushes the boundaries of his music even farther than some of his ... read more CD
(1990 EmArcy/Polygram pressing.)
John Klemmer —
Lifestyle (Living & Loving) ... LP ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Sweet, smooth, and soulfully beautiful work from John Klemmer – not as all-out cosmic or trippy as some of his earlier albums for ABC, but with some really nice moments! Klemmer's really got the power of his horn in firm control here – playing with that Eddie Harris-schooled use of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MCA rainbow label pressing.)
Kirk Knuffke —
Arms & Hands ... CD Royal Potato Family, 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Kirk Knuffke on cornet, Bill Goodwin on drums, and Mark Helias on bass. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Lee Konitz —
Another Shade Of Blue ... CD Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $3.99
With Charlie Haden on bass and Brad Mehldau on piano. CD
(1999 pressing. Marks over barcode.)
Lee Konitz —
Real Lee Konitz ... CD Atlantic/32 Jazz, 1957. Used ... $5.99
The title definitely gets it right – as this is the real sound of Lee Konitz – the kind of extra-special approach to alto sax that made Lee one of the true modern giants of the 50s, with an approach that nobody had ever heard before! The album captures Konitz at the height of his ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lee Konitz & Bill Evans —
Live At The Half Note ... CD Verve, 1959. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A landmark recording – but never issued properly until this reissue! This rare live set was recorded in New York in 1959, and it features the unusual pairing of Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh with the Bill Evans trio of the time – Bill on piano (natch), Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Paul ... read more CD
(1994 CD pressing)
Lee Konitz & Gary Foster —
Body & Soul – Dedicated To The Memory Of Warne Marsh ... CD Insights (Japan), 1993. Used ... $28.99
Lee Konitz and Gary Foster on alto saxophone, Masao Nakajima on piano, Tsutomu Okada on bass, and Jimmy Smith on drums. CD
(Includes obi.)
Sarathy Korwar —
My East Is Your West (Japanese edition) ... CD Gearbox (UK), 2018. New Copy 2CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A really amazing little record – one that's partly in the "jazz meets Indian" mode of Joe Harriott's experiments of the 60s – but a performance that also brings in a lot more from spiritual jazz, even though most of the instrumentation is more traditional! The set is live, ... read more CD
Karin Krog/MPS/Endless Happiness (Italy), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
A fantastic album that brings together all of the European winners of the recent Downbeat polls of the late 60s – a massive all-star lineup that features Karin Krog on vocals, John Surman on baritone and soprano sax, Albert Mangelsdorff on trombone, Francy Boland on piano, Niels Henning ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
LA 4 —
Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte ... LP East Wind (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
A beautiful group, and one with a very unique sound – a style that draws from the early 50s experiments in Brazilian jazz by Bud Shank and Laurindo Almeida – but which also moves the approach into even more sophisticated 70s territory! The quartet features Almeida on acoustic guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Japanese pressing, with obi and insert. Obi has light smudges in front.)
LA 4 —
Watch What Happens ... LP Concord, 1978. Sealed ... $14.99
Great work from this sublime 70s group – a unique lineup that features Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, Jeff Hamilton on drums, and Bud Shank on alto sax and flute. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cutout hole. Shrinkwrap is cracked at the bottom left corner.)
Bireli Lagrene —
Gipsy Trio ... CD Dreyfus, 2009. Used ... $3.99
Bireli Lagrene and Hono Winterstein on guitar with Diego Imbert on double bass. CD
(Out of print, digipak case has some wear.)
Harold Land —
Harold In The Land Of Jazz (with bonus track) ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... $7.99
Hard-burning early work from tenorist Harold Land – exactly the kind of date that set him apart from other west coast players of the 50s! Although he was part of the LA scene of the time, Harold Land grooved a lot harder and louder than his cool jazz contemporaries – and this album's a ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Last Exit —
Koln ... CD Atavistic/Unheard Music Series, 1986. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Another vicious set of hammering, lovable skronk from Last Exit – the mighty mid 80s free group that featured Sonny Sharrock, Peter Brotzman, Bill Laswell and Shannon Jackson! This should certainly not come as a surprise, but the sound is as muscular as can be without exploding all over the ... read more CD
(Out of print 2005 pressing with a punch through the barcode.)
Yusef Lateef —
Atlantis Lullaby – The Concert From Avignon ... CD Elemental, 1972. New Copy 2CDs ... $22.99 24.99
A never-issued live set from spiritual reed genius Yusef Lateef – one that was recorded during the years he was recording for Atlantic Records, but with a nicely different vibe! The tracks are all long, loose, and very open – Yusef blowing tenor, soprano sax, and flute – shifting ... read more CD
Yusef Lateef —
Eastern Sounds (180 gram pressing) ... LP Prestige/Craft, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
The title says it all – as Yusef Lateef works here in that wonderful mixture of hardbop, soul jazz, and Eastern stylings that he brought to all of his best early sessions as a leader! Lateef himself is playing tenor, flute, and oboe – which he uses to craft these eerie snakecharmer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Andy LaVerne/Musidisc (France), 1993. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print. Sealed!)
Ronnie Laws —
Pressure Sensitive ... LP Blue Note, 1975. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The massive debut of reedman Ronnie Laws – a groundbreaking set of funky fusion tracks that set the standard for years to come! Ronnie's the kid brother of Hubert Laws – who was already having great fame at CTI – but here, the younger Laws works with producer Wayne Henderson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black b label pressing.)
Jeff Lederer —
Balls Of Simplicity ... CD Little i Music, 2023. Used ... $8.99
With the Morningside Tone Collective. CD
(Case has some edgewear.)
Levitation Orchestra —
Illusions & Realities (Japanese edition) ... LP Gearbox (UK), 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99 34.99
Richly spiritual work from a group of London musicians who combine jazz modes with larger orchestrations – all at a level that's maybe somewhere between earlier projects from Cinematic Orchestra, and some of the LA jazz work of Miguel Atwood Ferguson! But as with so much London music of late ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Illusions & Realities (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 9.99
Levitation Orchestra —
Illusions & Realities (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Gearbox (UK), 2021. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99
Richly spiritual work from a group of London musicians who combine jazz modes with larger orchestrations – all at a level that's maybe somewhere between earlier projects from Cinematic Orchestra, and some of the LA jazz work of Miguel Atwood Ferguson! But as with so much London music of late ... read more CD
Also available Illusions & Realities (Japanese edition) ... LP 27.99
John Lewis —
Essence – John Lewis Plays The Compositions & Arrangements Of Gary McFarland ... LP Atlantic, 1964. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
John Lewis takes on the music of Gary McFarland – working here in a very cool set of McFarland compositions and arrangements – often with a lot more tone, color, and feeling than usual for a Lewis album! John often punctuates his piano notes, almost as if he's using vibes – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red and purple label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear, but looks great overall.)
John Lewis —
Evolution II ... CD Atlantic, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
John Lewis on piano, Howard Collins and Harold Alden on guitar, Marc Johnson and George Mraz on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. CD
Ramsey Lewis —
Fantasy ... CD Columbia, 1985. Used ... $4.99
A sweet 80s set that has Ramsey Lewis showing the world that he's still one of the reigning master of the keyboard – as he opens up here with a whole bunch of keys from that decade, at a level that marks a strong new chapter from his electric work of the 70s! Lewis works alongside additional ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Helge Lien Trio —
Spiral Circle ... CD DIW (Japan), 2002. Used ... $18.99
Helge Lien on piano, Frode Berg on bass, and Knut Aalefjaer on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Jason Lindner —
Premonition ... CD Stretch, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Jason Lindner on piano and Fender Rhodes – with Myron Walden on alto, Jimmy Greene on tenor and flute, Diego Urcola on trumpet, and others. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Charles Lloyd —
Canto ... CD ECM (Germany), 1997. Used ... $8.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone and Tibetan oboe, Bobo Stenson on piano, Anders Jormin on double bass, and Bill Hart on drums. CD
(Slipcover has some light wear.)
Joe Lovano —
Joyous Encounter ... CD Blue Note, 2005. Used ... $0.99
With Hank Jones on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Paul Motion on drums. CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker over booklet cover.)
Frank Lowe —
Black Beings ... CD ESP/ZYX (Germany), 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite records ever from ESP – a set that's got even more soul and spirit than we usually hear from the label! The album's one of the first (and few) from saxophonist Frank Lowe as a leader – and it's a unique date that also features alto and soprano sax from Joseph Jarman ... read more CD
(Out of print German jewel case pressing.)
Brian Lynch —
Peer Pressure ... LP Criss Cross (UK), 1986. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A great lineup – with tenor from Ralph Moore and piano from Kirk Lightsey! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Peer Pressure ... CD 9.99
M-Base Collective —
Flashback On M-Base ... CD JMT (Germany), 1993. Used ... $3.99
Steve Coleman and Greg Osby on saxophones, Robin Eubanks on trombone, and Cassandra Wilson on vocals. CD
(Out of print.)
Galt MacDermot & Angela Ortega —
Ghetto Suite ... LP Kilmarnock/Tidal Waves, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
One of the coolest records ever issued on Galt MacDermot's legendary Kilmarnock label – a selection of songs and poems by Harlem school children, set to music by Galt, and sung by vocalist Angela Ortega! Given that Galt's handling the music, you can bet that there's plenty of nicely funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2023 Black Friday Europe release.)
Teo Macero —
Acoustical Suspension ... LP Doctor Jazz, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Gato Barbieri on tenor, Jorge Dalto on piano, Bill Evans on tenor, Alex Foster on alto, Lionel Hampton on vibes, Dave Liebman on soprano, Cecil McBee on bass, Dave Valentin on flute, and Mal Waldron on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Teo Macero —
Impressions Of Charles Mingus ... LP PAJ, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A loving tribute to the late Charles Mingus – one that has a very different sound than the Mingus classics you might remember, thanks to inventive arrangements from Teo Macero! All tunes are originals by Teo, and they've got that shimmering large group style he first perfected in the 50s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Teo Macero & Bob Prince —
What's New? – New Jazz From Teo Macero & Bob Prince ... LP Columbia, 1956. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A rare album as a leader from Teo Macero – one of the driving forces behind some of the key Miles Davis albums on Columbia Records – and other great jazz on that label too! Although Teo Macero is probably best known as Columbia's jazz producer during their successful early 60s run with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear, light aging, some splitting in the top seam held with clear tape, and is bumped at the top right corner.)
Manhattan Jazz Quintet —
Caravan ... CD King (Japan), 1989. Used ... $14.99
A real cooker from David Matthews and his Manhattan Jazz Quintet – a set that burst with the dynamic energy that Dave brought to some of his larger ensemble work, but which only features five players in the mix! The horns of Lew Soloff on trumpet and George Young on tenor are especially ... read more CD
(1997 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Herbie Mann —
Flute, Brass, Vibes, & Percussion ... LP Verve, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Excellent Verve work from Herbie – a sweet little set with a nice Latin undercurrent! The style here is similar to that of Herbie's Flautista album – and has some larger arrangements from a nonet set the backdrop for some evocative flute solos from Mann. The instrumentation is very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has an ink stamp on the back.)
Shelly Manne —
2 3 4 ... CD Impulse/MCA (Japan), 1962. Used ... $11.99
A surprisingly great Shelly Manne album from the early 60s – one that follows a format that has Shelly playing in duo format ("2"), trio ("3"), and quartet ("4") – hence the title! The duo track is incredible – a spare duet with Coleman Hawkins ... read more CD
(1991 Japanese pressing. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Shelly Manne —
Jazz From The Pacific Northwest (180 gram pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Cellar Live, 1958/1966. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $49.99
Not just jazz from the Northwest, as the set also features some California material too – brought together in this great double-length set of unissued material from this legendary jazz drummer! The set begins with Shelly Manne leading a quintet at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1958 – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Mariano —
Imperial Sessions (Charlie Mariano With His Jazz Group/Imperial, 1950/1951. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Some of the earliest work as a leader by Charlie Mariano – 2 early 50s 10" LPs, compiled back to back on one LP! Even at this early stage, Charlie's got a sound that's extremely strong – blowing alto sax with a soulfulness that was rarely heard on the instrument, using a strong ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Branford Marsalis —
Eternal ... CD Marsalis/Rounder, 2004. Used ... $2.99
Features Branford Marsalis on saxophones, Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase which has stickers over barcodes.)
Branford Marsalis Quartet —
Romare Bearden Revealed ... CD Marsalis/Rounder, 2003. Used ... $5.99
Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, Delfeayo Marsalis on trombone, Branford Marsalis on saxophone, Ellis Marsalis, Harry Connick, Jr and Joey Calderazzo on piano, Doug Wamble on guitar, Eric Revis and Reginald Veal on bass, and Jason Marsalis and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. CD
Delfeayo Marsalis —
Pontius Pilates Decision ... CD Novus, 1992. Used ... $2.99
Features guest tenor from Joshua Redman and guest trumpet from Wynton Marsalis. CD
(Out of print.)
Ellis Marsalis —
Duke In Blue ... CD Columbia, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Ellis Marsalis on solo piano. CD
(Out of print and sealed wit ha punch through the barcode.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Wynton Marsalis ... LP Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99
The classic debut of a young Wynton Marsalis – cut after a stretch when Wynton was working with Art Blakey, and had really sharpened his chops! The record's a wonderful return to straight jazz tradition for Columbia – but it also has some modern moments too – proof that the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Terrace Martin —
Terrace Martin's Gray Area Live At The Jamm Jam ... CD Empire/P-Vine (Japan), 2024. New Copy ... $19.99 24.99
A stunning jazz set from the LA scene – and one that's got even more spiritual, forward-flowing energy than some of the studio sessions recorded by Terrace Martin! The performance continues Martin's strong move into jazz over the past decade plus – with lots of alto solos from the ... read more CD
Pat Martino & Joyous Lake —
Stone Blue ... CD Blue Note, 1998. Used ... $2.99
Features Eric Alexander on tenor! CD
(Mark through barcode, disc has a promo stamp & promo sticker on booklet.)
Jean Pierre Mas & Cesarius Alvim —
Rue De Lourmel (US pressing) ... LP Inner City, 1976. Sealed ... $8.99
Duo recordings with Jean Pierre Mas on piano and Cesarius Alvim on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a corner cut.)
Rick Mason & Rare Feelings —
Inner Dimensions Of Rick Mason & Rare Feelings ... LP Maso/P-Vine (Japan), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 39.99
There's plenty of rare feelings going on here – of the best sort of funky 70s type, with a groove that's totally great all the way through! Rick Mason and group bring plenty of jazz instrumentation to the record – some especially nice Fender Rhodes, trumpet, and guitar – but the ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Inner Dimensions Of Rick Mason & Rare Feelings (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
David Matthews —
Shoogie Wanna Boogie ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1976. Used ... $18.99
One of the slickest of Dave Matthews' funk records from the 70s – but still pretty darn nice! Matthews was the mainman behind the legendary funk group The Grodeck Whipperjenny, and a key arranger in James Brown's sound of the Polydor years – but by this time, he moved into smoother ... read more CD
Also available Shoogie Wanna Boogie ... LP 11.99(Out of print and sealed 2017 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Lincoln Mayorga —
Missing Linc – Lincoln Mayorga & Distinguished Colleagues Vol 2 ... LP Sheffield Lab, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Very groovy stuff – with Joanne Grauer on organ, Victor Feldman on percussion, Plas Johnson on saxes, and Mayorga on piano and harpsichord! LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Yoni Mayraz —
Dybbuk Tse ... LP Astigmatic (Poland), 2023. New Copy ... $27.99 32.99
Yoni Mayraz is a pianist, but one who plays keyboards in modes that are much more than conventional jazz – and which instead really reflect the changes in the London scene where he's made his home in recent years! The record bristles with some of the best sort of creative inspirations we'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David McCallum (with David Axelrod) —
Music – A Part Of Me ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
The first album that Man From UNCLE David McCallum cut for Capitol – a batch of instrumental tunes that was really masterminded by arranger HB Barnum and producer David Axelrod! The record features short groovy versions of mid 60s pop tunes, plus a few instrumentals by McCallum, Barnum, and ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Les McCann —
Never A Dull Moment – Live From Coast To Coast 1966 to 1967 (3CD set) ... CD Resonance, Mid 60s. New Copy 3CDs ... $24.99 29.99
Unreleased live work from Les McCann – recorded at a time when the soulful giant was really breaking it up in clubs around the country, and just about to unleash a whole new righteous side of his talents! The tracks here resonate strongly with some of the earlier Pacific Jazz live work that ... read more CD
Jack McDuff —
Ain't No Sunshine (180 gram pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Cellar Live, 1972. New Copy 2LP ... $49.99
Rare material from one of our favorite jazz musicians of all time – legendary Hammond hero Jack McDuff, heard here in a really wonderful setting! McDuff in the 60s was already great – an organist who played in ways that really stood out, with a sense of rhythm that was completely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered pressing – with booklet of rare photos and notes!)
Gary McFarland —
America The Beautiful ... LP Skye, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $3.99
An incredible document of late 60s America – composed and conducted by Gary McFarland, in a style that's much more ambitious than any of his other work! The album's fully titled "America The Beautiful: An Account Of Its Disappearance" – and features "movements" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has edge wear and light surface wear.)
Gary McFarland & Peter Smith —
Butterscotch Rum ... CD Buddah/Sony (Japan), 1971. Used ... $19.99
Very cool stuff – and a very strange record for Gary McFarland! The album features tracks that are a lot more vocal-oriented than his earlier work – but the same great sense of wild arrangements and strange subtle genius is still firmly in place. McFarland, as much as any ... read more CD
(Out of print 2015 Blu-spec CD2 pressing – includes obi.)
Andy McGhee, Dusko Goykovich, & Others —
Tribute To Jimmy Woode – Live At The Alhambra Theatre, Geneva ... CD Sound Hills (Japan), 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A really loving tribute to bassist Jimmy Woode – the American bassist who was a key player on the European scene of the 60s and 70s – remembered for his great work in the Clarke-Boland Big Band and a number of other great groups! The performance here has bassist Reggie Johnson sitting ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Howard McGhee/Blue Note, Early 50s. Used ... $16.99
Howard McGhee's trumpet work for Blue Note was probably his best-ever – and it sparkles with a modernist approach to bebop that shows the early-50's maturity of the movement in the hands of its masters. McGhee leads a crackling sextet here that includes Max Roach, JJ Johnson, Kenny Drew, and ... read more CD
(1998 Connoisseur pressing.)
Ken McIntyre with Eric Dolphy —
Looking Ahead ... LP New Jazz, 1960. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A legendary meeting of these two modernists – and a record that's filled with sharp-edged new ideas! Both Ken McIntyre and Eric Dolphy play alto and flute on the album – and Dolphy contributes a bit of bass clarinet as well – and the pair receive a bit of straighter backing than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing.)
John McLaughlin —
Thieves & Poets ... CD Verve, 1995. Used ... $1.99
Includes the three-part suite "Thieves and Poets", "My Foolish Heart", "The Dolphin", "Stella By Starlight", and "My Romance". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
