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Concord, 1990. Used ... $5.99
The Maybeck solo series produced plenty of greatness when it was going on – and one of the greatest moments was this sweet solo set from Kenny Barron! Barron's one of those players we never get tired of – and while we love him in group and trio settings, he's equally magical here ... read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Verve, 1993. Used ... $2.99
With Ralph Moore on tenor and soprano saxophones, Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone, Rufus Reid on bass, Victor Lewis on drums, and Mino Cinelu on percussion. CD
Verve, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Kenny Barron on piano – with Charlie Haden on bass and Roy Haynes on drums! CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Verve, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Kenny Barron on piano and Regina Carter on violin. CD
(Out of print and sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)
Dare 2, 2020. Used ... $8.99
This isn't the first time that pianist Kenny Barron and bassist Dave Holland have played together – but there's definitely something special about the record that really grabs our ears – and it's not just the excellent work on drums by Johnathan Blake! Barron's at his roundest, most ... read more CD
Robert Barry & Fred Anderson —
Duets 2001 ... CD Thrill Jockey, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A thoughtful set of duets – just Robert Barry on drums and Fred Anderson on tenor! CD
Ayva, 2007. Used ... $6.99
Special guest-Herbie Hancock. CD
(Includes original slipcase.)
Bruce Barth —
Daybreak ... CD Savant, 2014. Used ... $8.99
Sparkling piano from Bruce Barth – set up nicely in a group that also features Steve Nelson on vibes and Terell Stafford on trumpet and flugelhorn! Both players bring in some darker edges that round out the sound nicely – mixing with Barth's lyrical lines on keys, which dance magically ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode and initials in pen on CD.)
Count Basie —
Basie In London ... CD Verve, 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Basie was getting all over the place during the 50s – and this set's a great little concert recorded in London! The album's classic Basie for Verve – with Joe Williams on vocals on 3 tracks, and a tight group that includes Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Benny Powell, Matthew Gee, and Frank ... read more CD
(1988 pressing.)
Count Basie —
Basie In Sweden ... CD Roulette, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most hard-hitting Count Basie albums from the Roulette Records years – and that's saying a lot, given the power of Basie at the time! The set was recorded in Sweden, with a kind of triple-time energy that really has the whole thing burning right from the start – as the group' ... read more CD
Also available Basie In Sweden ... LP 8.99(Out of print.)
Roulette (Japan), Late 1950s. Used ... $34.99
Tremendous work from one of the greatest pairings in 50s jazz – the crack later group of Count Basie and the amazing arranging talents of the great Neal Hefti! Hefti later went onto greater fame as a 60s soundtrack composer, but back in the day him and Basie were an incredible team together ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Count Basie —
Basie Plays Hefti (with bonus tracks) ... CD Roulette/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1958. Used ... $6.99
Tremendous work from one of the greatest pairings in 50s jazz – the crack later group of Count Basie and the amazing arranging talents of the great Neal Hefti! Hefti later went onto greater fame as a 60s soundtrack composer, but back in the day him and Basie were an incredible team together ... read more CD
Count Basie —
Beaver Junction ... CD Vintage Jazz, Mid 40s. Used ... $6.99
Includes 25 tracks recorded for V-Disc and the Armed Forces Radio Service – with Lester Young, Buddy Rich, Jimmy Rushing, and others! CD
(Out of print.)
Count Basie —
Complete Atomic Basie ... CD Blue Note/Roulette, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of THE seminal Basie albums of all time – and a masterful pairing between the Count and arranger Neal Hefti! Hefti has an amazing ear for the Basie groove, and he works here to re-fit the overall sound of the group with a tighter, more fluid approach – one that ensured that they'd ... read more CD
(1994 CD pressing.)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1962. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Unissued live material from a great stretch in the career of Count Basie – that time when he was turning in some excellent concert performances for Roulette Records, material that's got very similar charms to the music on this set! As with most of Roulette Basie, that revived sense of timing ... read more CD
Count Basie —
Count Basie & The Kansas City Seven ... CD MCA/Impulse, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Stripped-down Count Basie from the start of the 60s – a great little set that has the Count working with some of the best players from his larger group, in a session of even more intimate small combo material! The sounds here echo the Basie groove of the earlier years, but the overall ... read more CD
(1996 digipak pressing. Cover has a clear promo sticker on the front, penmark through barcode.)
Roulette/EMI, 1960. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Count Basie rewrites history – updating his older work for the Roulette Records years, in this hip collection that features lots of new arrangements from Frank Foster – and rich performances from his great group at the time! The recordings are all new, as are the conceptions of the ... read more CD
(2004 CD pressing.)
Pablo (Japan), 1975. Used ... $11.99
With Ray Brown on bass and Louie Bellson on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy, 1971. Used ... $14.99
With Al Grey, Bill Hughes, Groer Mitchell, Melvin Wanxo, and John Watson Sr on trombones; Paul Cohen, George "Sonny" Cohn, George Minger, and Waymon Reed on trumpets; Bobby "Jersey Bounce" Plater, Eric Dixon, Curtis Peagler, JC Williams, and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis on ... read more CD
(West German pressing.)
Columbia River, Late 1930s/Early 1940s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
32 songs over two CDs. CD
(Thin cutout notch through spine.)
Count Basie & Joe Williams —
Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings ... CD Clef/Verve, 1955. Used ... $1.99
Count Basie plays the piano and Joe Williams sings in his bluesy way and they are backed by a slew of musicians who include Thad Jones on trumpet, Ben Powell on trombone, Frank Foster on tenor saxophone, Sonny Payne on drums and many, many others. Frank Foster did all of the arrangements and the ... read more CD
(1993 pressing.)
Count Basie & Others —
Too Marvelous For Words ... CD Vanguard, Late 50s. Used ... $4.99
Plenty marvelous work from Count Basie and a whole host of longtime associates – all pulled from 50s records for the Vanguard label, most of which weren't done under Basie's leadership, but were headed by drummer Jo Jones, trumpeter Buck Clayton, and singer Joe Williams! Other players ... read more CD
(Gold CD pressing with a cutout hole through back of case.)
Count Basie featuring Jimmy Rushing —
Basie's Basement ... CD RCA/BMG, Late 40s. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Mister Roberts' Roost", "Seventh Avenue Express", "Sophisticated Swing", and "House Rent Boogie". CD
(2004 pressing.)
Count Basie with Sarah Vaughan —
Count Basie & Sarah Vaughan (with bonus tracks) ... CD Roulette, 1960. Used ... $1.99
Sarah Vaughan gets some backing from Count Basie – making for a record that's one of her jazziest and swinging of the time! As with other Basie-related vocal sessions from the early 60s, this one has a soulful edge and a nice little bounce – one that makes for a more solid approach ... read more CD
(1996 pressing.)
Count Basie/Jazz Archives (France), Mid 70s. Used ... $6.99
A split album that collects work by the Count Basie Orchestra featuring vocalist Anita Day, plus two tracks by the Tadd Dameron trio. CD
(Out of print.)
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
Messidor (Germany), 1986. Used ... $5.99
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
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.)
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
Bace, 2021. Used ... $4.99
With Nick Mazzarella on tenor saxophone. CD
(Packaged in a slim sleeve.)
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 ... $1.99 2.99
With special guest Clark Terry on trumpet. CD
(Disc has a promo stamp.)
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.)
Ropeadope, 2007. Used 3CD ... $12.99
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
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.)
Tony Bennett —
Jazz ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
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
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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, 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
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
Tim Berne —
Fulton Street Maul ... CD Columbia/Koch, 1987. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
JMT (Germany), 1989. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Tim Berne's Caos Totale —
Pace Yourself ... CD JMT, 1991. Used ... $12.99
Features Tim Berne on alto, Steve Swell on trombone, Herb Robertson on trumpet and various instruments, Marc Ducret on guitar, Mark Dresser on bass, and Bobby Previte on drums. CD
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
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
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
Birigwa —
Birigwa ... CD Seeds/Porter, 1972. Used ... $4.99
A strangely beautiful set of African-tinged folksy soul – with a sound that's pretty darn tough to describe! Birigwa plays guitar and sings – and he's got a breezy style that sounds a bit like Letta Mbulu on some tracks – but a bit more folksy on others, given the largely ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
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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!)
Walter Bishop Jr —
Ode To Bird ... CD Century (Japan), 1989. Used ... $18.99
Walter Bishop Jr. on piano, Paul Brawn on bass, and Walter Bolden on drums. CD
(Out of print, 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
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.)
Ketil Bjornstad & Terje Rypdal —
Life In Leipzig ... CD ECM (Germany), 2008. Used ... $11.99
Duets between guitarist Terje Rypdal and pianist Ketil Bjornstad. CD
(BMG direct pressing.)
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
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
Black Note —
Nothin' But The Swing ... CD Impulse, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great little record that came out a few years ago and never got the success it deserved. The album's got a beautifully classic sound, and feels like one of the more melodic and lyrical sides from the Blue Note late 60s era – like stuff by Lee Morgan or Duke Pearson. This critically ... read more CD
(Out of print, clear promotional sticker on cover and penmark through 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
Brian Blade —
Lifecycles Vols 1 & 2 – Now & Forever – Honoring Bobby Hutcherson ... CD Stoner Hill, 2023. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 19.99
A sublime tribute to the music of Bobby Hutcherson – put together by drummer Brian Blade with a group that really lives up to the soulful spirit of some of Bobby's best Blue Note material of the early 70s! Monte Croft is on vibes, and really gets that sense of color right that we love in ... read more CD
Ron Blake —
Lest We Forget ... CD Mack Avenue, 2003. Used ... $4.99
With Christian McBride on bass. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Mack Avenue, 2005. Used 2CD ... $2.99 4.99
Produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, with Christian McBride on bass and Sean Jones on flugelhorn. Includes a bonus disc with remixes by Dj Spinna, Osunlade, Carlos Mena, Transdub Massiv, and Jahi Sundance. CD
(Includes bonus disc!)
Fremeaux & Associates (France), 1961. New Copy 3CDs ... $19.99 34.99
A legendary lineup of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers – heard here on an extended set of concert performances done in France at the start of the 60s! As on the Blue Note live albums by the group, there's a special sort of energy going on here that pushes past the already-great studio material ... read more CD
Impulse, 1961. Used ... $7.99
Killer stuff by Art Blakey – one of his few non-Blue Note sessions from the time, and a hard-wailing set that features the Jazz Messengers as a sextet! The format is one that flourished briefly in these early 60s years – and in this case, the already great lineup of Lee Morgan on ... read more CD
(1996 digipak pressing.)
Art Blakey —
Art Blakey In Sweden ... CD Evidence, 1981. Used ... $6.99
A great group set with Bobby Watson on alto, Bill Pierce on tenor, and James Williams on piano! Tracks are long – and titles include "Gypsy Folk Tales", "How Deep Is The Ocean", "Webb City", and "Skylark". CD
Art Blakey —
Drum Suite (expanded edition) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1956/1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible early experimental album from Art Blakey – one of the first to feature him in expanded percussion format! Side one of the album features the extended "Drum Suite" – a set of 3 tracks ("The Sacrifice", "Cubano Chant", and "Oscalypso") ... read more CD
(2005 pressing with 3 bonus tracks)
Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $9.99
The rarest of all of Art Blakey's percussion group projects – and quite possibly the best, too! The session features Blakey at the head of a strong mix of jazz and percussion players – with Art Taylor and Philly Joe Jones on the regular drum kit, Donald Byrd on trumpet and Ray Bryant ... read more CD
(Out of print 2006 Connoisseur pressing.)
Concord, 1978. Used ... $9.99 12.99
Art Blakey at the Keystone Korner – really rattling the rafters with a great lineup that includes Bobby Watson on alto sax, David Schnitter on tenor, and Valery Ponomarev on trumpet! Although the Shorter/Morgan lineup is always hailed as one of Blakey's best, we're also pretty partial to ... read more CD
Also available In This Korner ... LP 7.99(Out of print.)
Art Blakey —
Jazz In Paris – 1958 Paris Olympia ... CD Universal (France), 1958. Used ... $6.99
An excellent live set by the Jazz Messengers – recorded in Paris in 1958, but with a hard heavy groove that's right up there with their best Blue Note work. The group at this time – Blakey, Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, and Jymie Merritt – plays hard, heavy, and ... read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Used ... $18.99
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, recording in the very familiar territory of the Birdland nightclub – in a format that was handled previously by the Blue Note label, but maybe never with a lineup this great! The performance features the sublime frontline trio of Lee Morgan on trumpet, ... read more CD
Also available Meet You At The Jazz Corner Of The World Vol 2 ... LP 39.99(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1958. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
One of Art Blakey's first true moments of genius! This transitional version of the Jazz Messengers included two parts – Lee Morgan and Bobby Timmons – of the holy Morgan/Shorter/Timmons trilogy, and it's also got the added bonus of Benny Golson on tenor, who was at the height of his ... read more CD
Also available Moanin (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Blue Note, 1961. Used ... $5.99
An explosive session from an expanded edition of the Jazz Messengers – recorded at a key point when Art Blakey moved the group up to six members instead of five! Although bigger than the group on most Jazz Messenger Blue Notes, the sextet have an energy that's almost tighter – a sense ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print, thin cutout through case spine.)
Mosaic ... LP 29.99
Mosaic (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Mosaic (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 9.99
Blue Note, 1961. Used ... $9.99
An explosive session from an expanded edition of the Jazz Messengers – recorded at a key point when Art Blakey moved the group up to six members instead of five! Although bigger than the group on most Jazz Messenger Blue Notes, the sextet have an energy that's almost tighter – a sense ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print and sealed with a thin cutout through the spine.)
Mosaic ... LP 29.99
Mosaic (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Mosaic ... CD 5.99
Paddle Wheel/King/Pro Jazz, 1985. Used ... $6.99
Features Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Donald Harrison on alto, Jean Toussaint on tenor, Tim Williams on trombone, Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Mulgrew Miller on piano! CD
(Out of print Pro Jazz pressing, old price sticker on booklet cover.)
Art Blakey —
One For All ... CD A&M, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Killer work by Art Blakey from the last years of his life – and proof that the drummer still had an amazing ear for the best young talent in jazz! The session's got Art working with (then) up-and-comers Steve Davis on trombone, Brian Lynch on trumpet, Geoff Keezer on piano, and Javon Jackson ... read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has some wear including a slight tear on the last page and promotional stamp on CD.)
Blue Note, 1961. Used ... $16.99
One of our favorite albums ever from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – but a set that was unreleased by Blue Note for quite a few years! The set's one of two gems the group recorded in 1961, but which were held back until the end of the 60s – and it features a stellar version of the ... read more CD
(Out of print 1999 CD pressing.)
