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Cuneiform, 2005. Used 2CD ... $49.99
With Steve Smith on drums. CD
(Out of print hybrid SACD pressing – plays on regular players too!)
CBS/Sony (Japan), 1986. Used ... $18.99
Takashi Kako on solo piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Sony (Japan), 1996. Used ... $9.99
Takashi Kako on solo piano. CD
(Out of print.)
International Anthem, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
Jeremiah Chiu and Marta Sofia Honer gave us an excellent previous record on the International Anthem label – one that mixed field recordings with sounds of their own – an approach that's continued here as the pair are joined by Ariel Kalma, whose instrumentation really adds a wonderful ... (Out Sound, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Closest Thing To Silence ... LP 23.99
Three Blind Mice/Craftman (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $14.99 22.99
Boldly visionary work from bassist Hideto Kanai – a session of unusual numbers that often have a deeply poetic feel! Kanai's bass is clearly at the helm of the record – stepping out sparely at the start of some numbers – then punctuating the proceedings with a strong voice that ... read more CD
(Part of the Three Blind Mice Supreme Collection!)
Misako Kano —
Breakthrew ... CD Paddle Wheel/Jazz Focus, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Misako Kano on piano, Thomas Chapin on alto sax and flute, Ron McClure on bass, and Jeff Williams on drums. CD
(1998 Canadian pressing.)
Pit Inn (Japan), 2011. New Copy ... $22.99 26.99
A fantastic quintet session from this hip Japanese pianist – an artist we love for his work of the 70s, and who really takes off here in the company of two different saxophonists! The set's got a wonderfully open, spontaneous live feeling – as Fumio Karashima lays out these soaring ... read more CD
Pit Inn (Japan), 2014. New Copy ... $22.99 28.99
One of our favorite Japanese pianists of the 70s, working here with two younger players who really help preserve the mix of lyricism and groove that made his earlier records so great! Fumio Karashima plays both acoustic piano and keyboards here – the latter in the range of a Fender Rhodes, ... read more CD
Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99 24.99
Exactly the kind of record that's got us digging Japanese trio sessions from the 70s so much – a set that's filled with lots of warm, soulful sounds, creatively compelling changes, and fresh rhythms that really keep the tunes interesting! There's a slight undercurrent of funk on most numbers ... read more CD
(Part of the Nippon Jazz Spirits series!)
Manu Katche —
Neighbourhood ... CD ECM, 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Manu Katche on drums, Jan Garbarek on tenor saxophone, Marcin Wasilewski on piano, Slawomir Kurkiewicz on double bass, and Tomasz Stanko on trumpet. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Features Geoff Keezer on piano – with Steve Nelson on vibes, Peter Washington on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums – plus special guest Donald Harrison on alto! CD
(Out of print.)
Vee Jay/Fun House (Japan), Late 1950s. Used ... $19.99 29.99
Rare alternate trakes recorded for Vee Jay and not issued at the time! The collection pulls from two different sessions and features Kelly on piano, Booker Little on tenor, Frank Stozier on alto, Paul Chambers or Sam Jones on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Titles include "Joe's Avenue", ... read more CD
(Out of print and includes obi!)
Wynton Kelly —
Kelly Blue ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... $4.99
A great little session from Wynton Kelly – one that has him breaking out of the lyrical roots of his trio work, and hitting some harder notes as a leader of a larger hardbop group! The album features Kelly working in both trio and sextet format – the latter with players who include Nat ... read more CD
Verve (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A sweetly soulful set that proves that Wynton Kelly working for Verve was a heck of a great idea! There's a cohesion and direction to the session that's missing from some of Kelly's other work of the 60s – even though the format is mostly the same, with trio backing that includes Paul ... read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... $9.99
A surprisingly wonderful set from Wynton Kelly – really fluid and swinging, and with a unique approach on half the material! The core group of the set features Kenny Burrell on guitar, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – but then Jones sits it out on the second side ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fresh Sound (Spain), 1968. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Not one of the original Vee Jay albums recorded by pianist Wynton Kelly – but a really sweet set that has him stretching out in a live setting recorded by Baltimore's Left Bank Jazz Society in 1968! Wynton's trio – with Ron McClure on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums – is joined by ... read more CD
Verve/Gitanes (France), 1993. Used ... $7.99
Roy Hargrove on trumpet, Kenny Garrett on alto saxophone, Houston Person on tenor saxophone, Graham Haynes on cornet, Rodney Kendrick on piano, Tarus Mateen on bass, Turu Alexander on drums, and Aaron Walker, Big Black, and Chi Sharpe on percussion. CD
(Out of print)
Jazz Masters (France), 1950/1957. Used Gatefold ... $6.99
Featuring "Autumn in New York", "Crazy Rhythm", "My Funny Valentine", "I've Got You Under My Skin", and more! 43 tracks on 2 discs! CD
(2008 pressing. Made in Italy.)
Capitol/Mosaic, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 4CD ... $43.99 49.99
A huge range of recordings with two of the best arrangers who ever worked with Stan Kenton! Includes material from a great variety of records and sessions – a really unique package. CD
(Out of print, hand-numbered limited edition pressing – in nice shape!)
Capitol (Japan), 1961. Used ... $9.99
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... read more CD
Also available Kenton's West Side Story ... CD 3.99(2011 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi. Shrink is intact but has a hole in one corner.)
Capitol, 1961. Used ... $3.99
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... read more CD
Also available Kenton's West Side Story ... CD 9.99(1994 pressing, cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Capitol, 1953/1954. Used ... $0.99 1.99
Notable sidemen include Zoot Sims, Lee Konitz, Conte Candoli, and Art Pepper – on tracks that include "Baia", "Autumn In New York", "Me Reverie", "April In Paris", "You And The Night And The Music", and "Street Of Dreams". CD
(2001 pressing.)
Capitol, 1959. Used ... $2.99
Late Kenton on Capitol – but great Kenton too! In a way, Stan was almost best when he was working with standards – as on a set like this, he has an incredible way of transforming the sound of familiar numbers into something dark, moody, and modern. It's amazing to hear the way he ... read more CD
(1998 pressing.)
Mama Foundation, 1991. Used 5 CDs ... $6.99
Features Maynard Ferguson & the Big Bop Nouveau Band, the Bill Holman Big Band, the Bob Florence Limited Edition, the Lighthouse All-Stars, the Buddy Childers Big Band, the Lee Konitz Quartet, the Bob Cooper Quartet, the Tom Talbert Jazz Orchestra, the Bud Shank Quartet, and the Mark Masters ... read more CD
(Slipcove has substantial wear, booklet has a crease, and one of the inserts has some clear tape.)
ITM, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Robin Kenyatta on saxophones, Morten Gronvad on vibraphone, Reddie Johnson on bass, and Ronnie Burrage on drums. CD
Concord, 1975. Used ... $5.99
With Chuck Domanico on bass, Vic Feldman on vibes, Jake Hanna on drums, Milt Holland on percussion, Jimmy Rowles on keyboards, and Herbie Steward on reeds and flute. CD
(Out of print.)
Barney Kessel —
Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By – Barney Kessel Vol 4 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A classic Kessel album for Contemporary – one that features Barney's guitar in a set of slightly larger backings, all arranged by Barney himself! The approach is a bit different from some of Kessel's more stripped-down albums of the time – as Barney works with instrumentation that ... read more CD
(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing.)
Life Force Jazz, 2015. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
Never-heard music from guitarist Calvin Keys – recorded in a number of different settings over the past decade or two, and issued here together to make for one of his most satisfying records in years! While we've liked the Wide Hive material Keys has recorded during his comeback, we're even ... read more CD
Life Force Jazz, 2022. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
A set of tracks recorded in the early 90s, unreleased until many years later – and an album that shows a beautifully sensitive side of the music of guitarist Calvin Keys! The title is sometimes very apt – as Calvin is often out front in the lead, crafting these warm lines built from ... read more CD
Also available Simply Calvin ... LP 25.99
Keystone Trio —
Newklear Music – The Songs Of Sonny Rollins ... CD Milestone, 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
John Hicks on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Idris Muhammad on drums! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Far Out (UK), 2011. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
Not a slow burner, but a real cooker – served up here by a sweet London combo with a great mix of spiritual jazz and sweeter soul! Sean Khan leads the group, and plays some mighty sharp-edged alto and soprano sax – and other instrumentation includes Fender Rhodes, bass, and drums ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Stones Throw, New Copy ... $9.99
Kiefer's one of those artists that we sometimes forget about, then fall in love all over again when we drop the needle on a record – which is definitely the case this time around, as Kiefer seems to be more on top of his game and focused than ever! As before, there's a mix of piano/keyboards ... read more CD
Also available It's OK BU ... LP 27.99
It's OK BU (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP 30.99
David Kikoski —
Combinations ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Boris Kozlov on bass, Jeff Watts on drums, and Seamus Blake on tenor sax. CD
(Ex-library copy with stickers on booklet and disc.)
Kikoski/BFM Jazz, 2013. Used ... Just Sold Out!
David Kikoski on piano, David Carpenter on bass, Gary Novak on drums, and Bob Sheppard on saxophone. CD
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A key example of why the Japanese scene was so great at the start of the 70s – really mindblowing work from keyboardist Masabumi Kikuchi, and every bit as wonderful as some of our favorite American sides from the time! Kikuchi acoustic piano with a warmly soulful sensitivity – ... read more CD
(Part of the Japanese Jazz Revisited series – SHM-CD pressing!)
EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A brilliant pairing of piano talents – and a record that also features some incredible horn work from Billy Harper and Hannibal Marvin Peterson too! Masabumi Kikuchi plays electric piano throughout – working with a large Evans-led ensemble that also includes Harper on tenor and flute, ... read more CD
(Part of the Japanese Jazz Revisited series – SHM-CD pressing!)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $17.99 23.99
A set that definitely lives up to the poetry promised in its title – with none of the too-clean sounds you might guess from its hand-washing reference either! The album's one of the freest, most organic sessions we've heard from pianist Masabumi Kikuchi – almost improvised at points, ... read more CD
(Part of the Japanese Jazz Revisited series – SHM-CD pressing!)
OO Discs, 1992. Used ... $3.99
With Adam Plack, Shelley Hirsch, Alvin Curran, Mor Thiam, and Malcolm Goldstein. CD
(Out of print.)
Earshift (Australia), 2023. Used ... $7.99
Sunny Kim on voice and live processing, Vardan Ovsepian on piano and keyboards, and Ben Monder on guitar. CD
Palmetto, 2007. Used ... $4.99
Solo piano album – titles include "Coming Home On The Hudson", "Wig Wise", and "Jackie-ing", plus the originals "Ca'lina", "The Spins", "Quickening", and "Air". CD
(Tray card has a crease.)
Palmetto, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Frank Kimbrough on piano, Ben Allison on bass, and Matt Wilson on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
United Artists/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
The rarest of three albums that King Pleasure ever recorded – and pretty darn hard to find, too. The set was recorded after King's earlier sides for the Prestige and HiFi jazz labels, but it's in a very similar style, with some wonderful vocalese-ing done in Pleasure's landmark style. He's ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
International Anthem, 2024. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A beautiful large concept work from UK saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi – one that features a rich array of players, all folded together in a warmly spiritual sound! There's echoes of some of the other mellow work on the International Anthem label here, but also more of the righteous currents of ... read more CD
Also available Gratitude ... LP 22.99
Parco Della (Italy), 2018. Used ... $6.99
With Manuele Morbidini on alto saxophone. CD
Bill Kirchner —
Trance Dance – The Bill Kirchner Live In Concert ... CD A Records, 1990. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
With Bob Burridge and Bryan Lynch on trumpet, Ralph Lalama on saxophone, clarinet and flute, Michael Rabinowitz on basoon and bass clarinet, Douglas Purviance on trombone, Carlton Holmes on keyboards, Chip Jackson on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Atlantic, 1973. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
Great double album live set with Roland leading a tight group through a long and varied set of material, all of which showcases the odd goofy sound of his music, and his offbeat approach to more familiar tracks. He talks a bit, makes the odd joke about being blind, and never ceases to amaze with ... read more CD
(1993 Atlantic/Rhino pressing.)
Atlantic/Rhino, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Amazing music from one of the greatest reed players ever – complete with a hefty booklet too! CD
(Out of print, complete with the original slipcase and in great shape!)
Roland Kirk —
Domino ... CD Verve, 1962. Used ... $9.99
A key early album from reedman Roland Kirk – at set that really has him strongly finding his voice in jazz, and transforming most of modern music in the process! The set's a perfect illustration of the way that Roland could swing with soul, yet still reach out with bold new ideas too – ... read more CD
(Verve Master Edition in an nice tri-fold digipak.)
Roland Kirk —
I Talk With The Spirits ... CD Verve, 1964. Used ... $9.99
One of Roland Kirk's moodiest albums – and a record that really helped him find a big new audience in the 60s! The approach here is a bit different than some of Kirk's more bombastic jazz albums from previous years – gentle, and almost spiritual at times – thanks to heavy use of ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve master edition.)
Roland Kirk —
Kirk In Copenhagen ... CD Mercury, 1963. Used ... $5.99
A rare slice of work by Roland Kirk from his early years – a great live set recorded in Europe in the mid 60's – done in a looser mode than his studio sessions from the time! Kirk's playing his usual array of incredible horns – tenor, stritch, flute, nose flute, and manzello ... read more CD
(2004 digipak pressing.)
EmArcy, 1965. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Roland Kirk —
Roller Coaster ... CD Bandstand/Tokuma (Japan), 1970. Used ... $18.99
Features Ron Burton on piano, Vernon Martin on bass, Harold White on drums, and Joe Habad Texidor on percussion. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Roland Kirk —
Roller Coaster (illustrated cover) ... CD Bandstand (Japan), 1970. Used ... $9.99
Features Ron Burton on piano, Vernon Martin on bass, Harold White on drums, and Joe Habad Texidor on percussion. CD
(Includes obi!)
Mercury, 1961. Used ... $7.99
A hell of a record from the young Roland Kirk – one of his first for Mercury Records, and the start of a great run of genius in the 60s! Kirk is mindblowing here – playing tenor, flute, manzello, and stritch – often at the same time, as pictured on the cover – a mode that's ... read more CD
(Early 90s West German pressing.)
Stunt (Denmark), 2022. Used ... $6.99
Snorre Kirk on drums – with Stephen Riley on tenor, Micheal Blicher on alto, Magnus Hjorth on piano, and Anders Fjeldsted on bass. CD
Columbia, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Features Ravi Coltrane on saxophone and Jack DeJohnette on drums! CD
Fresh Sound New Talent, 2005. Used ... $7.99
Guillermo Klein on piano and vocals – with Bill McHenry and Gorka Benitez on reeds, Sandro Tomasi on trombone, Taylor Haskins on trumpet, Ben Monder on guitar, and others. CD
John Klemmer —
Involvement (LP style sleeve) ... CD Cadet/Verve, 1967. Used ... $9.99
Beautiful early work from John Klemmer – one of the most under-rated talents of his generation, and a great player who frequently gets overlooked because of his later, smoother work. This album is Klemmer's first – recorded with a soulful Chicago tenor sound, touched with some of the ... read more CD
Also available Involvement ... LP 9.99(Out of print, mark through obi barcode.)
Monky's (Japan), 2023. New Copy ... $22.99 26.99
A totally fantastic live set from Japanese drummer Yoichi Kobayashi – a musician who's played on the scene for decades, and who has a way of bringing forward all the strengths of those years to his music! The set features appearances from American all-stars, but more on them later – as ... read more CD
Hatology (Switzerland), 2003. Used ... $8.99
Franz Koglmann on trumpet and flugelhorn, Klaus Koch on bass, Tony Coe on clarinet and tenor saxophone, Burkhard Stangl on guitar, and Misha Mengelberg on piano. CD
Otava/Svart (Finland), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99 23.99
Wonderfully tripped-out work from Finnish tenor giant Eero Koivistoinen – the first album recorded with his legendary Music Society group, and a strong departure from his straight jazz debut! The group here is expanded from before – with guitar from both Jukka Tolonen and Attilla ... read more CD
Otava/Svart (Finland), 1969. New Copy ... $16.99 23.99
The first-ever album as a leader from Finnish saxophonist Eero Koivistoinen – an amazing debut that's filled with sharp notes and soaring rhythms! The style here is slightly modern, but also filled with a tremendous sense of soul – a deeply creative vibe that takes off from the hippest ... read more CD
Also available Odysseus ... LP 29.99
GAD (Poland), 1965. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A never-issued live set from the legendary Polish pianist Krzysztof Komeda – two long tracks that are very much in the spirit of his groundbreaking album Astigmatic! As with that record, the set features bold trumpet work from Tomasz Stanko – at the time easily one of the most ... read more CD
Nimbus, 1983. New Copy ... $9.99
A soul jazz treasure from the LA scene of the early 80s – a fantastic record that we'd rank with the best Strata East sides of the time! The group's led by alto saxophonist Dadisi Komolafe, and features vibes by Ricky Kelly, piano by Eric Tillman, bass by Roberto Miranda, and drums by ... read more CD
Also available Hassan's Walk (180 gram pressing) ... LP 40.99(Comes in a slim sleeve.)
Soul Note (Italy), 1986. Used ... $8.99
Features Lee Konitz on soprano sax – with Harold Danko on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Al Harewood on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
Jazzwerkstatt (Germany), Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Lee Konitz on alto and Frank Wunsch on piano. CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Verve (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
A slightly different album than usual for Lee Konitz in the 50s – one that's got a bit harder edge, and which has Lee working in a group with a trumpet! The set's performed by a quintet that includes Konitz usual suspects Sal Mosca on piano and Peter Ind on bass, along with Shadow Wilson on ... read more CD
Inner City, 1977. Used ... $12.99
Great duets – Lee Konitz on alto and Hal Galper on piano! CD
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1998. Used ... $11.99
Lee Konitz on alto saxophone, Rich Perry on tenor saxophone, Harold Danko on piano, Jay Anderson on bass, and Billy Drummond on drums. CD
(Markings on the back of case.)
Palmetto, 2000. Used ... $7.99
Lee Konitz on alto saxophone, Catherine Bent on cello, Judith Insell on viola, and Meg Okura and Rob Thomas on violin. CD
(Digipak has some wear and a sticker remnant over the barcode.)
Dodicilune (Italy), 2002. Used ... $9.99
With Marco Di Gennaro on piano and Carlo Battisti on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Owl (France), 1982. Used ... $6.99
Lee Konitz on alto sax and Michel Petrucciani on piano. Tracks include "I Hear A Rhapsody", "To Erlinda", "Lover Man", "Ode", and "Lovelee". CD
(Out of print, French Owl pressing sans barcode. Cutout hole in spine.)
Satellites, 1997. Used ... $4.99
With Joe Chambers on drums. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley & Brian Blade —
Perspective ... CD Cowbell (Denmark), 2023. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Benjamin Koppel on alto saxophone, Scott Colley on bass, and Brian Blade on drums. CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1998. New Copy Gatefold ... $11.99 15.99
The strings have it – in this sweet little set from bassists Peter Kowald and Kent Kessler, and the great Fred Lonberg-Holm on cello! The combination of instruments is wonderful – very free, but often quite tuneful nonetheless – as each player seems to glide between rhythm and ... read more CD
Nonesuch, 1996. Used ... $1.99
Gidon Kremer on violin, Friedrich Lips on accordion, Per Arne Glorvigen on bandoneon, Vladimir Tonkha on cello, Michel Portal on clarinet, Alois Posch on double bass, Elisabeth Chojnacka on harpischord, Mark Pekarsky on percussion, and Vadim Sakharov on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Cadence, 2008/2009. Used ... $9.99
With Marion Hayden and Peter Dominguez on bass, Renell Gonsalves and Ron Godale on drums and Claude Black on piano. CD
Enja (Germany), 2002. Used ... $9.99
A beautiful return to form for singer Karin Krog – one of our favorite jazz vocalists ever! The album's got Karin singing to arrangements and backing from pianist Steve Kuhn, a wonderful talent for a set like this, and a songwriter who's contributed some really wonderful tunes to the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Landmark, 1985. Used ... $4.99 Also available Monk Suite ... LP 16.99
Clef/Verve, Early 50s. Used ... $1.99 3.99
A wonderful meeting of two of the biggest 50s talents on the drums – and a session that's great not only for the expected firey percussion, but also for the horn work by other members on the set! Given the "drum battle" style of the record, the tracks are long and very open – ... read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
K2B2, 2012. Used ... $8.99
With Peter Erskine on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
No Business (Lithuania), 2016. Used ... $6.99
It seems like it's been many years since we last heard from reedman Peter Kuhn – but the sharpness of this set hardly marks the passage of time, as Kuhn's every bit as vibrant as he was a force on the avant scene of the late 70s and early 80s! As before, Kuhn handles a lot of b-flat and bass ... read more CD
Moserobie (Sweden), 2002. Used ... $8.99 11.99
Hard-blown brilliance from Jonas Kullhammar – quite possibly our favorite tenor talent of the 21st Century, and a heck of a great leader on this session! Kullhammar's quartet have a raw power that grabs from the very first note – yet they're never abusive of their strength, never over-i ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Concord, 1983. Used ... $9.99
With Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Bud Shank on alto and flute, Ray Brown on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Hibari (Japan), 2007. Used ... $6.99
Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $9.99
One of the few albums that drummer Pete LaRoca ever made as a leader – and a gem through and through! LaRoca had a touch on the drums that was unlike anyone else – free, but never "out" – and in a flowing, progressive style that pointed the way towards the sound of jazz ... read more CD
Also available Basra (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Out of print 1995 pressing.)
Cavity Search, 1997. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Steve Lacy on soprano sax and vocals, Jean-Jazques Avenel on acoustic bass, and John Betsch on drums. CD
Hatology (Switzerland), 1979. Used 2 CDs ... $18.99
One of Steve Lacy's great late 70s recordings for Hat Hut – a searing live performance that was one of his boldest efforts from the time! The group here are a quintet of familiar players – Steve Potts on alto and soprano sax, Irene Aebi on cello and voice, Kent Carter on bass, and ... read more CD
Julian Lage —
Layers ... CD Blue Note, 2023. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The layers here come from the wonderful interplay between the guitar of Julian Lage and his trio members Jorge Roeder on bass and Dave King on drums – both musicians who lay back nicely, and find a way to resonate with those trademark chromatic notes that Lage seems to spin out effortlessly! ... read more CD
Also available Layers (180 gram pressing) ... LP 19.99
Bireli Lagrene & Sylvain Luc —
Summertime ... CD Dreyfus (France), 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Bireli Lagrene and Sylvain Luc on guitar. CD
(Out of print.)
Oliver Lake —
NTU – Point From Which Creation Begins (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Arista/Muzak (Japan), 1971. Used ... $24.99
Reedman Oliver Lake at his most creative – stepping out here on a sublime set of 70s improvisations – all put together with a really spiritual feel! There's a very open, collaborative feel to the music – and the set was recorded in St Louis, at a time when Lake was a key part of ... read more CD
(2019 Japanese pressing.)
Mercury/Nippon (Japan), 1946/1947. Used ... $6.99
Music from Dave Lambert And Buddy Stewart With Red Rodney's Be-Boppers, Frances Wayne with Neal Hefti And His Orchestra, Neal Hefti And His Orchestra, and Red Rodney's Be-Boppers. CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia/Sony (France), Late 1950s. Used ... $3.99
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD 3.99
Columbia, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hottest New Group In Jazz ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Impulse, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99
One of the first albums ever by this legendary jazz vocal group! LHR do the incredible – and create a set of vocal renditions of standards by the Basie band, putting jazzy lyrics in to replace the instrumental solos, but keeping the same vibe as the original tracks. The sound and approach ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print)
Lan Xang —
Hidden Gardens ... CD 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.)
