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ECM, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp, light staining, and some surface wear – mostly on the back.)
Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Abrams recorded this set of seven songs in Chicago with Joseph Jarman and Douglas Ewart on saxophones and other woodwinds. Amina Claudine Myers contributes piano and voice in addition to Abrams' own. Thurman Barker plays drums and percussion. Song titles include "Bud P.", "Lifea ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Acoustic Jazz Trio —
Acoustic Jazz Trio ... LP Jewel, 1979. Very Good+ ... $39.99
A group who really live up to their name, and work here in a very spacious, well-recorded mode – long, open tracks that feature lots of strong tenor work from Paul Plummer, alongside bass from Lou Lausche and drums from Ron Enyard! LP, Vinyl record album
Soul Note (Italy), 1985. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Open, swinging live work from the George Adams/Don Pullen Quartet – and a set that shows both the group's sense of jazz tradition, and their willingness to play with it on their own terms! The tracks here are all quite long, jamming numbers – built on lively rhythms from the bass of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Timeless (Netherlands), 1985. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Solidly soaring work from tenorist George Adams – recording live here with pianist Don Pullen, one of his best musical partners during the 80s! The album's got a bit more of a bite than some of the pair's studio sessions – a bit straighter overall, but recorded with a nice degree of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet & Orchestra – Experience In E/Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A great lost chapter in the Cannonball/David Axelrod story! The record features Cannon's classic quintet performing some longer, more serious works with orchestral backing – and the sound is vaguely similar to some of Axelrod's "high concept" work for Capitol. The record features ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Blue Note, 1958. Very Good- ... $119.99
A landmark album – even if it was the only session that Cannonball Adderley ever cut for Blue Note! The album was recorded at a time when Adderley was working with Miles Davis – and as such, the session features a group that includes Miles, blowing in a cool tone that's a perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd Street deep groove pressing, with RVG stamp and ear! Vinyl has two small clicks, and cover has one bumped corner, but is otherwise nice.)
Riverside, 1959. Very Good- ... $9.99
Despite the "much brass" tag in the title, this album's really just a sextet session – and not a clunky big brass ensemble one. Cannonball's brother plays with a very swingin' sextet that includes the brassy touches of Slide Hampton on trombone and Laymon Jackson on tuba. Wynton ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small blue label Bill Grauer Productions pressing, RLP 12-301, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has some wear and tape along the seams. Viny plays with a click on "Blue Concept".)
Savoy, 1955. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A real smoker from a young Nat Adderley – a session that has the leader on cornet, working in a tight hardbop combo with Jerome Richardson on tenor and flute, Hank Jones on piano, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums! The tracks are all nicely sharp-edge – that soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JA Records, 1981. Very Good+ 2LP ... $1.99
Trio features Jamey Aebersold on piano, Steve Rodby or John Goldsby on bass, and either John Clay or Mike Hyman on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the booklet. Cover has light wear.)
Jamey Aebersold, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
An early version of this one – with either Chuck Marohnic or David Lahm on piano, Don Baldwin or Tyrone Brown on bass, and Stan Gage or Charlie Craig on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some aging, and a spot of tape.)
Antilles, 1982. Very Good+ ... $19.99
An essential session from the Threadgill/Hopkins/McCall trio from Chicago. The album features long compositions in the group's best tradition – and a good mix of out playing with more spiritual concepts, in a strong AACM tradition. Titles include "Chicago Breakdown", "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Novus/Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The legendary AACM trio makes a memorable appearance at the 1978 Montreux jazz fest, captured live here by Novus. The trio of Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, and Steve McCall are at their best here – and the set features 3 great original compositins ("Suisse Air", "Let's All ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and promo sticker.)
Arista/Novus, 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Classic AACM material from Chicago, strangely issued on Arista, but produced by Michael Cuscuna with all the care of a small-label session. The classic lineup of Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, and Steve McCall is firmly in place – and they band interacts with a sense of humor and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
CTI, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
One of the coolest, grooviest albums you'll ever hear from the legendary percussionist Airto – a set that mixes his own Brazilian roots with the electric genius of 70s CTI – all with stunning results! Airto's in the lead – and blows some beautiful wood flute lines alongside ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Union (Japan), 1982. Near Mint- ... $33.99
Titles include "Urgency", "Jazz Life", "Poem In Lovely", "Magic Pulsar", "Yoake", "New Step With My Step", and "Scarborough Fair". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi and insert!)
Ascent, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
An obscure album from the big band of Toshiko Akiyoshi and Lew Tabackin – all original tracks written by Toshiko, performed by the band with a mix of modern, lyrical, and swinging styles. Features some great work by Bobby Shew and Gary Foster – and titles include "Elusive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jan Akkerman —
Profile ... LP Sire, 1972. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Very heavy stuff from guitarist Jan Akkerman – almost more rock than jazz, with a hard-on jamming style that was the heaviest the European scene had to offer at the time! Some tracks have a bit of funky rhythm, but the real focus here is on the guitar – not only the jamming electric, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
Top Rank, 1960. Very Good ... $0.99
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Coral, 1957. Very Good- ... $1.99
A great large group project from arranger Manny Albam – one that teams him up with "jazz greats" of the east coast scene, in a really hard-swinging set of tracks that showcase some wonderful solo work! Manny's working here with a set of players who are well-chosen for their ability ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing with deep groove Cover has light wear and seam splitting.)
Dot, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Manny Albam plays the music of Steve Allen – with a group that includes solos from Gene Quill on alto, Al Cohn on tenor, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone and either Nick Travis or Ernie Royal on trumpets! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a stereo sticker and a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1959. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The cover of this one makes it look like a no-name leaderless session, but this one actually features some great work by some very hip players! Half the album features vibist Teddy Charles leading a group of modernists that includes Hal McKusick, Frank Socolow, Bill Russon, Bob Brookmeyer, Mal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono 6 eye promo with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
MPS (Germany), 1974. Near Mint- ... $16.99
One of those wonderful Monty Alexander albums from the 70s – recorded for the MPS label, and with a very different vibe than some of his later albums in the US! There's a warmth, flow, and soul here that comes through instantly – a way of fitting the piano right in with the rhythms, so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing.)
Collector's Classics (Denmark), 1934/1935. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Verve, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
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(MGM pressing.)
Capitol, 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear. Label has an address sticker.)
American Express —
Jazz-Funk Fusion ... LP Supermusic (UK), 1982. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
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Epic, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Features Bill Smith on clarinet, Johnny Eaton on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Paul Motian on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing.)
East West/Atlantic, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Black label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a sticker spot, and some aging.)
Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
Classic blowing session material from Jug – with 4 long tracks that are all a superb example of how great Prestige could be when they wanted to! The group is filled with great players – Jackie McLean, Mal Waldron, Idrees Sulieman, and Kenny Burrell – and the band plays with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing, with deep groove and RVG etch. Vinyl plays with a short click on "Pennies From Heaven")
Prestige, 1964. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Classic mellow Jug – from a time when Prestige discovered that Gene Ammons would sell equally well to the mellow jazz crowd as to the jukebox jumpers. Most of the cuts feature Gene with a deep soulful tone that could qualify as "velvet", but which still has enough of a rough edge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label stereo pressing with Van Gelder/Stereo stamps. Cover is nice!)
Columbia, 1930s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Stunt (Denmark), 1989. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $18.99
Features Lotte Anker on soprano sax, Mette Petersen on piano, Jesper Lundgaard on bass, and Jesper Elen on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
MPS (Germany), 1980. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A later record by drummer Charly Antolini, and still a very tasty bit of MPS jazz – with a mix of styles that recalls his classic albums for the label, and a list of players that includes Dieter Reith on keyboards, Heinz Von Hermann on saxes, and Lee Harper on trumpet! There's a great Latin-y ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
EMI (UK), Mid 20s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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Harlequin (UK), 1938/1939. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Decca, 1954. Very Good ... $11.99
One of the hipper Louis Armstrong albums of the 50s – a set that still has him singing in that charming comeback style of other sessions of the time – but which also has a slightly deeper groove overall! The New Orleans Nights title is taken very strongly here – and the session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove.)
Louis Armstrong —
Satchmo's Golden Favorites ... LP Decca, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Titles include "Jeepers Creepers", "A Kiss To Build A Dream On", "Old Man Mose", "The Whiffenpoof Song", "La Vie En Rose", "Blueberry Hill", "On The Sunny Side Of The Street", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a some wear, aging, and half split seams.)
Louis Armstrong —
Wonderful World Of Walt Disney ... LP Disneyland, 1971. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Compelling stuff! Louis Armstrong takes on some of the groovy Disney tunes of the 60s! LP, Vinyl record album
Retrieval (UK), Mid 20s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Late 1924 recordings in New York of The Red Onion Jazz Babies, early 1924 recordings in Richmond, Indiana of Doc Cook's Dreamland Orchestra, plus 1926 recordings in Chicago of Freddie Keppard & His Jazz Cardinals. LP, Vinyl record album
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Great Black Music – Jackson In Your House ... LP BYG (France), 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $16.99
One of their all-time classics! If you've ever bought an Art Ensemble album and said "Hmm, what's all the fuss about?", get this one. It'll change your mind. The band is in perfect form – and hits an incredible blend of free thinking modernism and soulful soloing, peppered with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing on Get Back.)
Arista, 1969/1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
Nice 2LP set that brought the US some of the great recordings cut by the Art Ensemble while they were in Paris (some of which have also come out under the Black Lion imprint). All of the material was recorded in the Polydor Studios in Paris in 1969, and the tracks include "The Spiritual" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, a few peeled patches, an index sticker, and some general wear.)
America (France), 1971. Near Mint- ... $59.99
One of the headiest albums ever recorded by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – a brilliant mix of noise and silence that rivals some of the greatest genius of the 20th century avant composition! The album's lead track "Ohnedaruth" builds slowly with a variety of percussion – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original French pressing. Cover is lightly bent at the corners of the spine and a small tear in the opening.)
Prestige, 1971/1973. Near Mint- ... $49.99
One of the headiest albums ever recorded by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – a brilliant mix of noise and silence that rivals some of the greatest genius of the 20th century avant composition! The album's lead track "Ohnedaruth" builds slowly with a variety of percussion – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some surface wear, and light aging.)
RCA, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
RCA, 1970. Sealed ... $9.99
The third album from Brian Auger & The Trinity – and the first to feature the group recording without vocals from Julie Driscoll! The sound here is just as soulful as before – a tight take on American soul jazz and funky soul of the 60s – pushed along by Auger's mighty work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, LSP-4372.)
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express —
Live Oblivion Vol 1 ... LP RCA, 1974. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Really hard-jamming work from keyboardist Brian Auger – the first of a 2-part live set from the US, and easily some of his greatest work on record! The tracks are all very long and stretched out here – an extrapolation of the territory Auger was already exploring on studio sides, taken ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live Oblivion Vol 1 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 26.99(Cover has light wear and some splitting.)
Charles Austin —
Miami ... LP IRI (France), 1979. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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Man Made, 1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A very cool mix of reeds from Charles Austin and moog and percussion from Joe Gallivan – easily one of the best recordings the pair ever made together! Titles include "Liquids", "Electronic Africa", "Mindscapes", "Burning", and "ACC". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Albert Ayler —
Dedication Series VII – Village Concerts ... LP Impulse, 1966/1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Way more than just another 70s 2-fer of earlier work by a 60s group – as this entire set was unreleased until this issue – and stands as a perfect counterpart to the other Village album issued by Albert Ayler on impulse! Ayler's brother Don is on trumpet, and the rest of the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear and half split top seams.)
ESP, 1964. Very Good+ ... $33.99
Seminal ESP work from Albert Ayler – a unique session done as a soundtrack to a short (and weird!) film from experimental director Michael Snow! The lineup is a bit different than some of Ayler's other ESP albums – and features Don Cherry on trumpet and cornet, John Tchicai on alto, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Italian Base reissue.)
Nick Ayoub Quintet —
Montreal Scene ... LP RCA (Canada), 1964. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful set from the Canadian scene of the 60s – proof that there were plenty of fresh ideas in jazz up north, if you knew where to look! The group's led by Nick Ayoub on tenor – blowing with a bold sort of imagination, undercut by this lyrical sensibility that really grabs us ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese reissue pressing.)
Private Music, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has bumped corners.)
Milestone, 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Excellent American release from the brilliant Brazilian fusion outfit Azymuth. While occasionally they managed to get a bit complicated in their arrangements, the songs and groove never suffered for it, and the crisp modern production complements their tight sound nicely, with warm key washes and ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a gold promo stamp and a sticker in the top right.)
Splasch (Italy), 1987. Very Good+ ... $33.99
Feature's the great Italian bassist with Sante Palumbo on piano and Alfredo Golino on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Swedish Society (Sweden), 1972. Near Mint- ... $2.99
One of the most unusual albums ever from this great Swedish vocalist – a set that has Alice recorded live in Sweden – not Israel, as the title proclaims – but working through a set of spiritual tunes in Swedish and English, plus one more track in Hebrew – mostly with just ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
ECM (Germany), 1970. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A seminal session that forever put the British improvisational scene on the map – a great little record that features guitar by Bailey, soprano sax by Evan Parker, electronics by Hugh Davies, and work by Jamie Muir and Christine Jeffrey. Tracks are longish, and relatively free – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover is still in shrink, but like many German pressings, the cellophane has fused with the gloss finish and shows some aging.)
Savoy, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $24.99
One of the most obscure modern jazz albums on Savoy – an obscure album that's also one of the few dates as a leader from pianist Ronnie Ball! Also features Ted Brown on tenor, Willie Dennis on trombone, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums – on titles that include "P ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has light wear in one upper corner, but is nice overall.)
Anima, 1982. Near Mint- ... $43.99
Set of live duets between violinist Billy Bang and avant altoist Charles Tyler. Bang plays some Mbira, which sounds quite nice, and is a nice departure from his usual playing – and Tyler plays baritone on a few passages on the album. Tracks include "Alabama African", "Viobari& ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small mark from price sticker removal.)
Amiri Baraka (Leroi Jones) —
New Music-New Poetry ... LP India Navigation, 1981. Near Mint- ... $49.99
This album was recorded live and features Baraka speaking poetry with David Murray and Steve McCall playing tenor sax, bass clarinet and drums in the background. The words and music compliment each other nicely and some of the titles follow in Baraka's usual political vein and they include "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert with poems. Cover has light surface wear, some light stains along the spine, and small peeled spots on back.)
Arista Freedom, 1968. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Two jazz giants of the 70s come together on this rare Italian recording from the late 60s – South African pianist Dollar Brand (Abdulla Ibrahim) and Argentine tenorist Gato Barbieri – both working here in spare duo formation, with edges that are a fair bit sharper than most of their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Nelson (UK), 1979. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A small label UK set – with Stan Barker on piano, Norman Fisk on bass, and Graham Dean on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Hip groovy loungey sounds from the guy who arranged and conducted the music to 77 Sunset Strip! Tracks have goofy names like "Cappucino", "Cafe Expresso", and "Hit The Road to Dreamland" – and the album's got a beatnik jazz feel that's very nice! (Now Sound, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting in the top seam and a peeled spot from sticker removal.)
RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Kathy, we'd follow you anywhere – not just for your sultry look on the cover of this album, but for your warm and wonderful vocals throughout the set! The notes describe Barr as "vibrant, vivacious, vital, and full of volcanic tenderness too" – and given the presentation of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing!)
GHB, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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1940. Very Good+ ... $28.99
An unusual transcription disc, with a Basie performance from February 20, 1940! Titles include "Take It Prez", "Darn That Dream", "Ebony Rhapsody", "Baby Don't You Tell On Me", and "I Got Rhythm". LP, Vinyl record album
(Transcription disc, in a Transco sleeve, with typed labels.)
Verve, Mid 50s. Good+ ... $16.99
A great little gem from the Count Basie years on Verve – a tight little record that has Basie really reinventing his sound for the 50s – an album that's filled with short, uncomplicated tracks that have a surprisingly easy-going groove! The arrangements are swinging and tight, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and splitting.)
Roulette, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has light ringwear.)
Jazz Band (UK), 1969. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Late 80s issue.)
Reprise, 1963. Very Good ... $6.99
We totally dig Basie's work from the mid 60s! He was working with Quincy Jones at the time – and Quince laid down some very soulful arrangements that used the best jazz elements of the Basie group to turn out some great pop instrumental tracks with a very groovy sound. This album's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available This Time By Basie! ... CD 4.99(Tri color mono "Jazz Series" pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear.)
Verve, 1959. Very Good ... $59.99
A sharp-edged session of tremendous trumpet and tenor interplay – served up by the legendary quintet of Gianni Basso and Oscar Valdambrini! The album's got a sound that's as hip as it looks – a great approach to 50s modern jazz, done in a style that's equally influenced by west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting at the top of the spine held with clear tape, looks nice otherwise with very light wear and aging.)
Gordon Beck —
Half A Sixpence ... LP Major Minor (UK), 1968. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A killer set from British pianist Gordon Beck – songs from a stage play, but served up with that soulful vibe and really fresh sense of arrangement that always made Beck one of the hippest of his scene in the 60s! Jackie Dougan turns in lots of cool percussion touches, and Kenny Baldock is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing.)
Pablo, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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Also available Best Of Louie Belson ... CD 4.99
RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Late 40s recordings from the group of Tex Beneke – a surprisingly hip ensemble, with trumpet work from Pete Candoli and Conrad Gozzo, trombone from Dick Nash, guitar from Barry Galbraith, alto from John White and Sol Libero, French horn from John Graas, and tenor and a bit of vocals from Tex ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi.)
Audiophile, 1983. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Columbia, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Beautiful late 60s pop from Tony – arranged and conducted by Torrie Zito, with a pretty strong jazz component on the best songs. Jimmy Wisner's producing, and gives the tracks a good pop quality that keeps Tony's style hip – and tracks include "Over The Sun", "What The ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
Pretty mellow stuff from George Benson, but with some nice moments! Don Sebesky handled the arrangements for this set of larger backings – but Benson's guitar is right out front, hitting some super-dope lines at the best moments, stretching out from the warm Fender Rhodes or horn heavy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bad Benson (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99(Cover has a promo sticker and large call letters in marker on front & back.)
George Benson —
Breezin ... LP Warner, 1976. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A super huge hit for George – the record that took him from being a funky jazz guitarist into an R&B superstar! The album features George playing and singing over arrangements by Claus Ogerman – some of Ogerman's best of the 70s, ones that mix together his trademark pillow of sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Breezin ... CD 2.99(Cover has some surface wear.)
Warner, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sweetly jazzy soul from George Benson – a key classic from his great run at Warner Brothers Records, and the kind of record that George did better than anyone else at the time! Back in the 60s, we'd never have guessed that Benson's sweetly crackling vocals would dominate popular jazz more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1964. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The first album ever cut by George Benson as a leader – a cooker of a soul jazz set, recorded back when George was the guitarist in Jack McDuff's classic 60s quartet! The album's almost a McDuff Quartet one – since Jack's on Hammond and Red Holloway is on tenor – but the group's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Boss Guitar Of George Benson ... CD 9.99(Green label pressing in a black and white cover.)
MUUN/CMC, 1974. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Very out, very abstract 70s improv recorded live in concert in New York's Peace Church. Side one features a larger group wit Karl Berger, Dave Holland, Bob Moses and Richard Tietelbaum, plus some less well known performers such as vocalist Ing Rid, and Tom Schmidt, Ilene Marder and Betty McDonald. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting.)
FMP (Germany), 1977. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Beautiful solo work from Karl Berger – on piano, vibes, and balafon! LP, Vinyl record album
( Cover has a small mark from an old sticker, but is nice overall.)
Chiaroscuro, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Solo piano recordings by Bergman, including the side long title track, "River Shadows", "Oranges" and "Horizons". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Chiaroscuro, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
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(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Epic, Mid 30s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Classic 30s work from trumpeter Bunny Berigan – served up here in a great LP package that showcases his talents on the horn! There's a warmth and raspy charm to these sides that instantly shows why Berigan was a standout player at the time – an artist who could hit the hard notes with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, Mid 30s/1955. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Classic 30s work from trumpeter Bunny Berigan – served up here in a great 50s LP package that showcases his talents on the horn! There's a warmth and raspy charm to these sides that instantly shows why Berigan was a standout player at the time – an artist who could hit the hard notes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with deep groove.)
Novus, 1978. Very Good+ ... $0.99
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(Cover has a cut corner and light surface wear.)
Decca, 1955. Very Good ... $5.99
One of the greatest jazz soundtracks of all time! Elmer Bernstein wrote the score to Otto Preminger's chilling film version of Nelson Algren's book The Man With The Golden Arm – a sad tale of jazz, gambling, and heroin addiction on the streets of Chicago (not far from Dusty Groove, in fact!) ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Decca pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Savoy, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $69.99
A collection of laidback blowing material recorded for Savoy during the mid 50s – featuring 2 different groups, plus 2 solo piano tracks by John Mehegan. Group one features Eddie Bert, JR Monterose, Hank Jones, and Kenny Clarke – on the tracks "Steady Eddie", "Slow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Bright red label pressing with RVG etch. Cover has light wear.)
Gateway, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Obscure recording by the great trombonist Slide Hampton, and one of the last that he made in the US before disappearing to Europe for a long while. The set's put together by trombonist Harold Betters for the Gateway label, based in Betters' home base of Pittsburgh. The two players trade off solo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Choreo, Mid 60s. Sealed ... $9.99
Titles include "Theme From Dr Kildare", "Follow The Sun", "Moment Of Fear", "Cain's Hundred", "Bus Stop", and "Hong Kong". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole. Shrinkwrap has a sticker remnant.)
King (Japan), 1957. Very Good ... $19.99
That's Torys, as in Suntory's – the big Japanese distillery who's hosting this special performance of The Big Four – a crackling lineup that features soulful tenor from Hidehiko Matsumoto and drums from George Kawaguchi! The core group have an energy that's like the best American bop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jazz At The Torys ... CD 6.99(Vintage Japanese pressing, in flipback cover.)
Hi Records, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Dico, 1959. Sealed ... $33.99
A smokey vocal treasure from Janet Blair – her debut LP, and a record that features an incredibly striking title and cover! Janet's got a cool and smooth mode of singing that's perfect for a torchy set like this – one that's well-equipped to hit all the right moody notes and slide ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed!)
CTI, 1977. Sealed ... $4.99
A strange bit of soul from the later years of CTI – and one of the few albums we've ever seen from the enigmatic John Blair! Blair is an artist with a bit of a cosmic vibe – kind of a spacey sense of soul that maybe fits his appearance on the cover – and which is couched here in ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner. Shirnkwrap is a bit aged, with a few small openings.)
Eubie Blake Music, 1973. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Titles include "Tricky Fingers", "Dream Rag", "Rhapsody In Ragtime", "Memories Of You", "As Long As You Live", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Novus, 1978. Very Good ... $3.99
Some solo numbers, but some great duets with Ricky Ford on tenor or Anthony Braxton on alto! Also features one unusual number – "Wende" – with Chris Connor on vocals. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Soul Note (Italy), 1981. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Duo recording by the two pianists, with titles including "On Green Dolphin Street", "Tea For Two" and the original compostions "Prelude", "Chromatics", "Wende", and "sonata For Two Pianos". LP, Vinyl record album
