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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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Duke Ellington —
Berlin '65/Pablo (Spain), 1965/1967. Used ... $1.99
Tracks include "Midriff", "Ad Lib On Nippon", "Harmony in Harlem", and "Things Ain't What They Used To Be". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Raymond Scott —
Reckless Nights & Turkish Twilights – The Music Of Raymond Scott ... CD Columbia, Late 30s. Used ... $3.99
A wonderful batch of instrumentals from the legendary Raymond Scott – and a set that features some of Scott's most wonderful compositions ever! These numbers all date from the 30s, and were originally released as 78s on the Master Records label – but this later Columbia package really ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Oscar Peterson & Benny Green —
Oscar & Benny ... CD Telarc, 1998. Used ... $4.99
Oscar Peterson and Benny Green on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums. CD
(Sealed copy, spine has a cutout notch.)
Sonny Rollins —
Bridge ... CD RCA, 1962. Used ... $4.99
A landmark album from Sonny Rollins – one that marked his comeback in the early 60s, after a brief period of retirement, and which also initiated a string of incredible recordings with guitarist Jim Hall. Given Hall's gentleness and spare modernity on the guitar, a fan of Rollins' hard-blowin ... read more CD
(Bluebird First Editions pressing. Small promo sticker over barcode.)
Ron Holloway —
Groove Update ... CD Milestone, 1998. Used ... $4.99
Features guest vocals from Gil Scott-Heron! CD
(Small cutout hole through digipak case, promo mark in barcode.)
Marc Cary —
Listen ... CD Arabesque Jazz, 1996. Used ... $1.99
Features Terell Stafford on trumpet and Ron Blake on tenor. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Sonny Rollins —
Sonny Please ... CD Doxy, 2006. Used ... $1.99
Features Sonny Rollins on tenor – with Clifton Anderson on trombone, Bobby Broom on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Steve Jordan on drums. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Build —
Build ... CD New Amsterdam, 2008. Used ... $3.99
Matt McBane on violin, Mike Cassedy on piano and organ, Andrea Lee on cello, Ben Campbell on bass, and Adam Gold on drums. CD
Chet Baker —
Thrill Is Gone ... CD Rajon (Australia), Early 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
36 tracks over two CDs from the early 50s. CD
Chet Baker —
Rising Sun Collection ... CD Just A Memory (Canada), 1978. Used ... $4.99
Chet Baker on trumpet and vocals, Roger Rosenberg on tenor, baritone and soprano saxophone, Phil Markowitz on piano, Jon Burr on bass, and Jeff Brillinger on drums. Recorded live at Rising Sun Celebrity Jazz Club on March 7th 1978. CD
(Bit of pen inside the booklet.)
Clare Fischer —
Extension (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Pacific Jazz/International Phonograph, 1963. Used Gatefold ... $5.99
An early moment of genius from the young Clare Fischer – one of his first sets for a larger ensemble, and the start of years of great work to come! Previous Pacific Jazz sessions featured Fischer in a piano trio – but this album lets Clare loose on a host of his own inventive ... read more CD
Chick Corea —
Children's Songs ... CD ECM (Germany), 1984. Used ... $3.99
Nothing childish here – as the album's a beautiful set of short, spare numbers from Chick Corea – a perfect reminder that he could still maintain a subtle approach to his music, even after years of more dramatic electric sides! The bulk of the album features short "Children's ... read more CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the rear tray card, booklet has some age spots.)
James Clay —
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart ... CD Antilles, 1989. Used ... $3.99
James Clay on tenor sax, Cedar Walton on piano, David Williams on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Nick Levinosky Sextet —
Kind Of Red ... CD NLO, 2000. Used ... $4.99
With Seamus Blake on saxophone. CD
(Out of print.)
George Shearing & Hank Jones —
Spirit Of 176 ... CD Concord, 1988. Used ... $4.99
An album for two pianos, if you couldn't tell from the title, with George Shearing and Hank Jones performing songs that include "Star Eyes", "Minor Contentions", "Sweet Lorraine", "Young No More", "Angel Eyes", and "Oh, Look At Me Now". CD
Zoot Sims —
Zoot Sims In Paris ... CD Vogue/RCA, 1953. Used ... $2.99
Zoot Sims on tewnor saxophone, Gerry Wiggins and Henri Renaud on piano, Pierre Michelot and Don Bagley on bass, Kenny Clarke and Jean-Louis Viale on drums, Fdrank Rosolino on trombone, and Jimmy Gourley on guitar. CD
(Rear case has a small cutout hole.)
Horace Silver —
Further Explorations ... CD Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $5.99
One of the most fantastic Horace Silver albums from the 50s – a set of complicated tunes that really lives up to its "further explorations" title! The session's a perfect example of the way that Silver was mixing hard bop sensibilities with more exotic styles of arranging in the ... read more CD
Also available Further Explorations (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99(1997 Connoisseur pressing.)
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims —
From A to Z & Beyond ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1956. Used ... $4.99
A twin-tenor classic from the team of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims – one of the duo's best-remembered albums from their 50s years at RCA – and a perfect blend of their talent for individual improvisation and unified ensemble energy! The album boasts 2 different groups – one with Hank ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
And His Mother Called Him Bill (with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG/Bluebird, 1967. Used ... $3.99
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... read more CD
(Bluebird First Editions digipack pressing.)
Dave Holland & Pepe Habichuela —
Hands ... CD Dare 2, 2009. Used Gatefold ... $2.99
Jazz bass great Dave Holland working in an inspired flamenco steeped setting – and it works very well! Holland holds the rhythm on wonderful way, and having the bass so prominent keeps the set somewhat grounded in jazz rather than straight flamenco. The great guitarist Pepe Habichulela ... read more CD
John Coltrane —
Live in Paris ... CD Black Label, 1962. Used ... $3.99
Coltrane caught live in France in 1962 – working with the classic quartet of McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. The set's surprisingly well recorded (although transferred here on the CD from vinyl, with a few flaws) – and features extended readings of classic Coltrane tunes ... read more CD
(Still sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)
Jimmy Smith —
Softly As A Summer Breeze (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $5.99
Material recorded early in the Blue Note career of Jimmy Smith – but not issued until the mid 60s, and often overlooked at the time! The record's still in the spare trio mode of the early Jimmy Smith years – but is a bit lighter and more lyrical than before – a nice change from ... read more CD
Also available Softly As A Summer Breeze ... CD 3.99(Out of print. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Bahia Black —
Ritual Beating System ... CD Axiom, 1992. Used ... $3.99
Paul Horn & R Carlos Nakai —
Inside Monument Valley ... CD Canyon, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Paul Horn on flute and alto saxophone and R Carlos Nakai on flute. CD
Sonny Rollins —
Sonny Rollins's Finest Hour ... CD Verve, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Chet Baker —
Jazz In Paris – Chet Baker Quartet Plays Standards ... CD Universal (France), 1955. Used ... $5.99
A sweet little quartet session from the mid 50s – recorded in Paris, with backing by Gerard Gustin on piano, Jimmy Bond on bass, and Bert Dahlander on drums. Chet's playing in a simple open-ended style – working some lyrical magic on a series of standards that include "I'll ... read more CD
Art Pepper —
Those Kenton Days ... CD Capitol/Definitive (Spain), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $5.99
Although Art Pepper's early work with the Kenton group is always cited as being revolutionary and groundbreaking, it's always been tough to get a handle on because his tracks as a featured soloist are scattered over many different albums. That problem is solved nicely by this collection – as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
World Saxophone Quartet —
Experience ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 2003. Used ... $4.99
David Murray on tenor sax & bass clarinet, Hamiet Bluiett on baritone sax, Oliver Lake on alto & soprano sax & Bgruce Williams on curved soprano & alto saxes. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Jazz Passengers —
Jazz Passengers In Love ... CD High Street, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Curtis Fowlkes on trombone, Brad Jones on bass, Roy Nathanson on sax, EJ Rodriguez on percussion, Bill Ware on vibes & Jim Nolet on violin. CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout.)
Idris Muhammad —
Power Of Soul ... CD Kudu/CTI, 1974. Used ... $4.99
An incredible record from funky drummer Idris Muhammad! Idris is probably known for his funky break work on Blue Note and Prestige records sessions of the late 60s and early 70s – but by the time of this 1974 album, he was really expanding his style, hitting a laidback groove that went way ... read more CD
Also available Power Of Soul ... CD 6.99(2002 pressing.)
Nina Simone —
Amazing Nina Simone/Collectables, Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
23 classic tracks from Nina's prime early years – laid out on one studio LP, and one great live set, recorded at Town Hall in New York! Titles include classics like "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair", "Fine & Mellow", and "I Don't Want Him" – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sheila Jordan —
Portrait Of Sheila ... CD Blue Note, 1962. Used ... $4.99
One of the only two vocal jazz albums that the Blue Note label recorded back in the day – and a haunting batch of tracks from a young Sheila Jordan! The style here is quite different than that of Jordan's later, more experimental records – and this early session shows her as an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(First CD pressing.)
Jerry Granelli —
Song I Thought I Heard Buddy Sing ... CD Evidence, 1993. Used ... $3.99
Jerry Granelli on drums and bass, Anthony Cox on bass, Robben Ford on guitar, Bill Frisell on guitar and banjo, Denny Goodhew on soprano saxophone, and Julian Priester on trombone. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Susannah McCorkle —
From Bessie To Brazil ... CD Concord, 1993. Used ... $1.99
Naxos, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Donny McCaslin on tenor and soprano saxophone, flute, Tunisian horn, and percussion, David Binney on alto saxophone, clarinet and live samples, Scott Colley on bass and percussion, and Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1989. Used ... $1.99
A bit more of a high concept album than some of Wynton Marsalis' previous efforts – a set with a few more added horns on side one, and an extended suite on side two! The work definitely shows Wynton's increasing concern with jazz history – his desire to embrace, and sometimes represent ... read more CD
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington —
Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur ... CD Verve, 1966. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
A superstar performance from the Antibes jazz festival at Cote D'Azur – one that features Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington sharing the stage, in a concert that was also recorded for a film! Most numbers here feature the full Ellington orchestra backing Ella up – but a few other ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur ... LP 7.99(Sealed late 90s pressing.)
Atlantic, 1995. Used ... $0.99
Cyrus Chestnut on piano, Steve Kirby on bass, and Clarence Penn on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1960. Used ... $2.99
One of Mingus' classic sessions from the middle period – a legendary blending of jazz with bluesy gospel touches, in a mode that seemed to move away from the politics of some of the late 50s years, and open up his work to a whole new audience! The band is an all-star ensemble all the way ... read more CD
Also available Blues & Roots ... LP 29.99
Blue Note, 1993. Used ... $5.99
A great musical tribute to the late reedman George Adams – a frequent musical partner of pianist Don Pullen – joined here by a group that features Carlos Ward on alto and flute, Nilson Matta on bass, and both Mor Thiam and Guilherme Franco on percussion! CD
(Out of print.)
Geffen, 1996. Used ... $2.99
With Lyle Mays on autoharp, harmonium, electric piano, piano, clavinet, celeste – plus Steve Rodby on bass and Paul Wertico on drums. CD
Diana Krall —
Only Trust Your Heart ... CD GRP, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Les McCann & Eddie Harris —
Swiss Movement ... CD Atlantic, 1969. Used ... $3.99
The extremely successful union of two of Atlantic's biggest funky jazz stars, caught live in Switzerland, with the amazing Benny Bailey sitting in on trumpet. The tracks are long and funky, and are virtually a blueprint for pop soul jazz playing of the time – mixing slinky rhythms with some ... read more CD
Nils Landgren —
Tribute To Cannonball Adderley ... CD Act (Germany), 1996. Used ... $4.99
Features Nils Landgren on trombone and trumpet, Per Johansson on saxophones, Henrik Janson on guitar, Esbjorn Svensson on keys, Magnum Coltrane Price on synth and vocals, and Lars Danielsson on bass – plus special guests Bernard Purdie, Michael and Randy Brecker, Airto Moreira, and Till ... read more CD
(Cutout hole through barcode.)
Steam —
Real Time ... CD Atavistic, 1996/2000. Used ... $5.99
A great session by this excellent Chicago quartet – originally recorded in 1996, but unissued until 2000. The record is one of the most lyrical sets to come out of the Chicago underground in the past few years – and it offers a excellent chance to see a straighter side of the group's ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Rough & Tumble ... CD Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $5.99
Great large group genius from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – one of a number of 60s Blue Note albums that have Stan exploring a format that he'd use even more strongly in the 70s! Here, the results are superb – thanks in strong part to the great Duke Pearson, whose growing talents as ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Vincent Chancey —
Welcome Mr Chancey ... CD In & Out (Germany), 1993. Used ... $4.99
Vincent Chancey on French horn, David Gilmore on guitar, Kevin Bruce Harris on bass, and Ronny Burrage on drums. CD
(Still sealed.)
Jazz Passengers with Deborah Harry & Elvis Costello —
Individually Twisted ... CD 32 Jazz, 1996. Used ... $1.99
A surprising 90s set from The Jazz Passengers – the New York group who'd worked in many modes other than just the straight jazz you might guess from their name, but who here maybe take things back to basics, especially on some of the cuts that bring in vocals from famous guests who include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pat Martino —
Think Tank ... CD Blue Note, 2003. Used ... $5.99
Angular and modern work from guitarist Pat Martino – working here in a field of dark tones and colors that recalls some of his best moments of the 70s! The album's got Pat playing with a quintet that includes Joe Lovano, Gonzalo Rubacalba, Christian McBride, and Lewis Nash – and the ... read more CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Fight The Big Bull —
All Is Gladness In The Kingdom ... CD Clean Feed (Portugal), 2009. Used Gatefold ... $4.99
Jason Scott on tenor and alto saxophone and clarinet, JC Kuhl on tenor saxophone and clarinet, John Lilley on tenor saxophone, Steven Bernstein on trumpet and slide trumpet, Bob Miller on trumpet, Bryan Hooten and Reggie Pace on trombone, Matt White on guitar, Cameron Ralston and Eddie Prendergast ... read more CD
Django Reinhardt —
Djangologie/Swing, Late 30s. Used 2CDs ... $3.99
Late 30s recordings – including work with Rex Stewart, Benny Carter, Larry Adler, and Eddie South! CD
(Out of print.)
Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie —
Bird & Diz (Verve master edition with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, Early 50s. Used ... $2.99
A classic meeting of two giants from the early years of bop – altoist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie – brought together here in a session that Norman Granz would later list as one of the truest realizations of his vision for recording jazz music! Parker's sharp lines are ... read more CD
(1997 Verve Master Edition.)
Duke Ellington —
Festival Session (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1959. Used ... $3.99
Duke Ellington in fine fine form – working here in a selection of tunes played at jazz festivals in 1959 – a very good year for the Ellington Orchestra! The styles here are a mix of older Duke modes and some of the more sophisticated modernism of his late 50s years – and ... read more CD
(Sealed 2004 pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Joe Lovano —
Celebrating Sinatra ... CD Blue Note, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Joe Lovano meets up with band leader Manny Albam for a trip through the Sinatra songbook. Tracks include "Imagination", "In Other Words", "One For My Baby", and "Someone To Watch Over Me". CD
Russ Spiegel —
Caribbean Blue ... CD Ruzztone, 2023. Used ... $4.99
Russ Spiegel on guitars, Jim Gasior on organ, and Lucas Apostoleris on drums – with special guests Brian Lynch on trumpet and Hendrik Meurkens on harmonica. CD
Dave Bayles Trio —
Live At The Uptowner ... CD Calligram, 2023. Used ... $5.99
Features Russ Johnson on trumpet and Clay Schaub on bass. CD
Will Bernard & Beth Custer —
Sky ... CD Dreck To Disk, 2023. Used ... $4.99
Will Bernard on guitar and Beth Custer on vocals and clarinets. CD
(Case has some light wear.)
Bob Florence —
Trash Can City ... CD Trend, 1987. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "Willowcrest", "Flight Of Fancy", "Bebop Treasure Chest", "Here And Now", and "Jewels" – the last with guest vocals from Julie Andrews. CD
(Out of print.)
Trombone Shorty —
For True ... CD Verve, 2011. Used ... $5.99
Trombone Shorty continues to charismatically do away with genre definitions of all kinds as well as defying convential expectations New Orleans brass band jazz, soul or jazzy soul – he's been doing that for years and it's still his way on For True! Trombone Shorty is also B-3 Shorty, Drums ... read more CD
Lars Gullin —
Baritone Sax/Collectables/Atlantic, 1956/1958. Used ... $4.99
One of Europe's greatest jazz musicians ever – captured here on two rare albums from the 50s! Although Lars Gullin was mostly a baritone player, his rich talent on the instrument won him many accolades during the postwar years – and he recorded a huge amount of albums, both here in the ... read more CD
Eddie Harris —
In Sound/Atlantic/Rhino, 1965/1966. Used ... $4.99
Wow! We can never get enough of Eddie Harris. Despite all of the silly situations he's ended up in over the years, an album like In Sound still stands as a beautiful testament to all of the raw power in Eddie's playing. His tone is perfect, and totally unique – and he plays here with Cedar ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Pepper —
Winter Moon ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1980. Used ... $4.99
A beautiful, late "with strings" session from Art Pepper – with piano by Stanley Cowell and Cecil McBee on bass! CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Grand Central (Ravi Coltrane & Antoine Roney) —
Sax Storm ... CD Alfa (Japan), 1993. Used ... $4.99
Ravi Coltrane on tenor and soprano sax, Antoine Roney on tenor sax, Jacky Terrasson on piano, Santi DeBriano on bass, and Cindy Blackman on drums. CD
(Out of print 1993 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
David Murray —
David Murray Big Band ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Murray's fronting a big band led by Butch Morris – a group that sounds a lot better to our ears than most of Morris' own larger groups of the time, possibly because of the style of the recording. The tracks shift mood, tone, and approach with each number – working out references to ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Pat Metheny —
Unity Band ... CD Nonesuch, 2012. Used ... $3.99
Features Pat Metheny on guitars, Chris Potter on reeds, Ben Williams on acoustic bass, and Antonio Sanchez on drums. CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Rob Mazurek —
Silver Spines ... CD Delmark, 2009. Used ... $4.99
Rob Mazurek on cornet, moog, laptop, found sound, and tubular sound. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Teddy Edwards —
Mississippi Lad ... CD Gitanes/Antilles, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Featuring Tom Waits. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Charles Lloyd —
Sangam ... CD ECM, 2004. Used ... $5.99
Features Charles Lloyd on reeds, flutes, piano, and percussion – with additional percussion from Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Duke Ellington —
In Grand Company ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 30s/1940s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Duke Ellington with Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmie Blanton, Rosemary Clooney, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Sathima Bea Benjamin, Ray Brown, Mahalia Jackson, and Billy Strayhorn. CD
(Comes in a cool die-cut cover.)
Jimmy Scott —
Little Jimmy Scott (Very Truly Yours) ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1955. Used ... $4.99
A fantastic early album by the amazing Jimmy Scott – billed here as "Little Jimmy Scott" – because of his youth, height, and his style of singing! Jimmy's fragile voice is in perfect form here – a really unique blend between torch jazz modes and some of the bluesier ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing – includes obi.)
Mary Stallings —
Manhattan Moods ... CD Concord, 1997. Used ... $2.99
Miles Davis —
Musings Of Miles (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Prestige, 1955. Used ... $2.99
A beautiful little record by Miles Davis – oft overlooked next to some of the better-titled Prestige sessions of the 50s, but a great one nonetheless! The session features Miles working with trio backing from Red Garland on piano, Oscar Pettford on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – ... read more CD
(Punch through tray card.)
Hank Jones —
Upon Reflection – The Music Of Thad Jones ... CD EmArcy/Universal (France), 1993. Used ... $1.99
Hank Jones on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Mary Stallings —
I Waited For You ... CD Concord, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Dizzy Gillespie —
Birk's Works – Verve Big Band Sessions ... CD Verve, 1956/1957. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
Seminal work from Dizzy – showing that he was a genius in any form of jazz! In the mid 50s, Diz had one of the hippest big bands going – filled with great young players that included Lee Morgan, Joe Gordon, Melba Liston, Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, and Walter Davis Jr. The work he ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Herb Alpert —
Definitive Hits ... CD A&M, 1960s/1979/1982/1987. Used ... $1.99
Toots Thielemans —
Brasil Project ... CD Private, 1992. Used ... $2.99
With Caetano Veloso, Milton Nascimento, Edu Lobo, Joao Bosco, Elaine Elias, Djavan, Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, and Gilbert Gil. Produced by Oscar Castro-Neves. CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane —
Thelonious Monk Quartet With John Coltrane At Carnegie Hall ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ... $0.99
A rare gem of a session – live material recorded by the Voice Of America in 1957, and featuring a unique Thelonious Monk quartet with John Coltrane on tenor! The performance is contemporaneous with Coltrane's appearance on the legendary Monk's Music album for Riverside – and the ... read more CD
Pat Metheny —
American Garage ... CD ECM, 1979. Used ... $4.99
A brilliantly evocative album from Pat Metheny – one that's got a quietly epic feel, as Pat and group soar out across the American landscape in a set of tunes that subtly explore space and sound while still remaining wonderfully fluid. There's nothing forced here, and nothing too slick ... read more CD
Also available American Garage ... LP 9.99(West German pressing.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Julian Cannonball Adderley ... CD EmArcy/Verve, 1955. Used ... $2.99
Very early work from Cannonball Adderley – recorded way before the funky years, when he was a hard-wailing soulful soloist with a lot of bop in his style! Cannon's paired here with brother Nat, a good companion even at this early stage – and the two of them solo in front of a large ... read more CD
(Out of print 2003 digipack pressing with domestic obi!)
Dave Brubeck —
Time Further Out (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1961. Used ... $3.99
Like Dave Brubeck's legendary Time Out set? Try this one – a great record that takes off from the concept of the first, but which goes in some very fresh new directions – using the same great group with Paul Desmond on alto, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums! Dave's ... read more CD
(1996 remastered version with 2 bonus tracks, still sealed!)
Chick Corea —
Ultimate Adventure ... CD Concord/Stretch, 2006. Used ... $3.99
A multi-part tone poem inspired by L Ron Hubbard and Arabian Nights. Album features Hubert Laws, Steve Gadd, Aito Moreira, and others. CD
(Small cutout hole through barcode.)
Sonny Rollins —
Essential Sonny Rollins – The RCA Years ... CD RCA/Legacy, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Notable sidemen include Don Cherry, Ben Riley, Roy McCurdy, Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall, Paul Bley, Coleman Hawkins, and others. CD
(Out of print.)
Charlie Parker —
Charlie Parker ... CD Verve, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $2.99
25 quartet and small-group numbers recorded between 1947 to 1953. CD
(Out of print Verve Master Edition, digipak has some light wear.)
Christian McBride —
Sci-Fi ... CD Verve, 2000. Used ... $1.99
With Ron Blake on saxophones, Shedrick Mitchell on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Rodney Green on drums – plus special guests Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, and James Carter. CD
(Out of print. Cutout hole through barcode, promo sticker on case.)
John Coltrane —
Gentle Side Of John Coltrane ... CD Impulse/GRP, Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
A mellow set of ballads, taken mostly from Trane's first few years at Impulse – in various formations that have him working with his classic quartet, plus guests like Johnny Hartman, Eric Dolphy, or Duke Ellington. Titles include "Soul Eyes", "What's New", "Dear ... read more CD
Also available Gentle Side Of John Coltrane ... LP 14.99
Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls —
Propoganda ... CD Naim (UK), 1999. Used ... $4.99
Nice little underground session from the burgeoning young Chicago scene – oddly released on a UK label! Drummer Ted Sirota leads a lively little quintet that includes Jeff Parker on guitar, Kevin Kizer on tenor, and Rob Mazurek on cornet – and the band has a warm lyrical feel, and a ... read more CD
Kermit Ruffins —
We Partyin Traditional Style ... CD Basin Street, 2013. Used ... $4.99
Kermit Ruffins on trumpet and vocals with Shannon Powell on drums, Steve Pistorius on piano, Richard Moten on bass, Don Vappie on banjo, Lucien Barbarin on trombone, Tom Fischer on clarinet, and Mykia Jovan on vocals. CD
Cyrus Chestnut —
Earth Stories ... CD Atlantic, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Cyrus Chestnut on piano, Steve Kirby on bass, and Alvester Garnett on drums. CD
Jimmy Smith —
House Party (non RVG edition) ... CD Blue Note, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99
One of those hard-wailing all-star sessions that Jimmy did so well for Blue Note! The album features an amazing array of top-line players – like Tina Brooks, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey, and Kenny Burrell – and they all play with Smith in differing combinations ... read more CD
Also available House Party ... LP 36.99(1987 pressing – with a slightly different track list than the LP or the RVG Edition. Spine has a small cutout notch.)
Scott Fields —
Five Frozen Eggs ... CD Music & Arts, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Scott Fields on guitar – with Marilyn Crispell on piano, Hans Sturm on bass, and Hamid Drake on drums! CD
Myra Melford & Marty Ehrlich —
Yet Can Spring ... CD Arabesque Jazz, 2000. Used ... $5.99
Myra Melford on piano, accompanied by Marty Ehrlich on alto saxophone, clarinet, and bass clarinet. CD
(Out of print.)
Jon Faddis —
Teranga ... CD Koch, 2005. Used ... $3.99
With Kiyoshi Kitagawa on bass, Dion Parson on drums, and David Hazeltine on piano. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Miles Davis —
Bitches Brew Live ... CD Columbia, 1969/1970. Used ... $5.99
An excellent compilation of concert recordings from Miles Davis – the first 3 numbers from the 1969 Newport Jazz Festival and capturing Miles, Chick Corea, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette in the months before the studio version of Bitches Brew – plus 6 tracks from Isle Of Wight in the ... read more CD
Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, & Sonny Stitt —
For Musicians Only (with bonus track) ... CD Verve, 1957. Used ... $4.99
A tremendous little record – one that's greater even than the sum of its three mighty parts! Although we've always felt that some of the "all star" sets on Verve could sometimes be a bit too "easy", we're always very big fans of the few that feature strong performances ... read more CD
(Out of print 1989 pressing.)
Roland Kirk —
Introducing Roland Kirk ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960. Used ... $4.99
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... read more CD
(Early 90s pressing.)
Chicago Jazz Ensemble —
Chicago Jazz Ensemble – Conducted By Wiliam Russo ... CD Chase Music, 1997. Used ... $2.99
Conducted by William Russo, Paul Mertens and Tyrone Tatum on alto saxophone, Billy Rogers on baritone saxophone, Eddie Johnson and Pat Mallinger on tenor saxophone, Chuck Parrish, Mark Olen, Orbert Davis, Scott Hall, and Terry Connell on trumpet, Audrey Morrison, Edwin Williams, Loren Binford, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jimmy Smith —
Sermon! (Non-RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
One of the most famous early albums from Hammond organ giant Jimmy Smith – and for good reason too, as he was using the instrument to pioneer a whole new field in jazz! Before Jimmy, others had used the organ on short tracks, usually for a bit of color – but here, Smith explodes as a ... read more CD
Also available Sermon ... LP 19.99(First CD pressing – with a slightly different track list than the RVG version.)
Verve, 1959. Used ... $4.99
Oscar pays tribute to Frank – but he uses his keys, not his voice – to come up with some great renditions of tunes from Sinatra's classic Capitol years! It's true that Peterson was known to vocalize on some sessions (most notably on his tribute to Nat King Cole, recorded a few years ... read more CD
(2004 digipak pressing.)
