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Muhal Richard Abrams —
Afrisong (photo cover) ... LP Why Not (Japan), 1975. Very Good+ ... $36.99
One of the most beautiful albums ever recorded by this legendary AACM pianist! The album was a rare Japanese-only session from 1975, but recorded in Chicago – and it features Muhal playing solo – in beautifully warm spiritual tones that are very different from his playing on many other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Soul Note (Italy), 1980. Very Good+ ... $9.99
With Adams on tenor and flute, Richmond on drums – and Jimmy Knepper on trombone, Hugh Lawson on piano, and Mike Richmond on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some library stickers, and a small mark from sticker removal.)
Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... $13.99
An overlooked gem from Pepper – with piano by Roland Hanna, bass by George Mraz, and drums by Billy Hart! Titles include "Reflectory", "Etude Diabolique", "Claudette's Way", and "That's All". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ligt stains on back.)
Muse, 1985. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet In San Francisco ... LP Riverside, 1959. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of the greatest Cannonball Adderley albums from the Riverside years – a completely smoking live date recorded in San Francisco, often with long tracks that really let the group open up and do their thing! The lineup here is that classic one that first grabbed attention – the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bill Grauer pressing with microphone logo & deep groove.)
Capitol, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $5.99
A totally great set by Cannonball Adderley – one of his funkiest albums ever, recorded live at Operation Breadbasket under the supervision of Jesse Jackson, and a session in which the band is cooking a lot more than on some of their other albums from the time! The set grooves hard with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EmArcy, 1956. Very Good- ... $14.99
The title's a bit of a mouthful, but a good description of the way Cannonball was presented in the years before his soul jazz groove firmly kicked in! The "hi fi" is a bit overstated – as the album's pretty much of a straight jazz record, featuring Cannon blowing lead solos in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label drummer logo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some marker on back.)
Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $5.99
Classic funky soul jazz playing by Cannonball and one of his great groups, caught live in San Francisco, with a nice hard groove that you don't always get in their studio recordings. The record includes a stellar 11 minute version of "The Jive Samba", one of Cannonball's greatest track, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Bill Grauer Productions pressing, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has moderate flaking, stains & split bottom seam due to moisture.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Julian Cannonball Adderley Y Su Sexteto En Nueva York (Cannonball Adderley Sextet In New York) ... LP Riverside/Circulo Musical (Venezuela), 1962. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Rock-solid live material from the classic Cannonball Adderley Sextet – a combo who could usually groove even better on a concert date then they could in the studio! The album's one of a number of key live sides from Cannon in the 60s – and although it pre-dates his work on Capitol, it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage Venezuelan pressing.)
Riverside, 1961. Very Good ... $24.99
Beautiful early work from Cannonball Adderley – and a record that's quite different than most of his better known sets from the time! The album's more spare and stripped-down than usual – with Cannon's alto in a quartet alongside Bill Evans on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Know What I Mean? (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 38.99(Plain blue label Bill Grauer pressing. Cover has some waviness.)
Fantasy, 1975. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Sweet funky 70s work from Cannonball Adderley – a record that has him revisiting older tunes from his early soul jazz years – but in ways that give them a whole new electric vibe overall! The album's actually Cannonball's last full studio set, but it's also one of his greatest too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Somethin' Else ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Somethin' Else (75th Anniversary Edition) ... LP 16.99(Liberty pressing with RVG Stereo stamp. Cover has some surface wear and a Stereo sticker.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Sophisticated Swing ... LP EmArcy, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Forget the "sophisticated" – and concentrate on the "swing"! This early killer from Cannonball Adderley swings all the way – and it features a young Cannon blowing hard with a tight little combo that's kind of a precursor of his hit recordings on Riverside a few ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with drummer logo & deep groove. Cover has small seam splits and discoloration from age.)
Capitol, 1967. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The second pressing of Walk Tall/74 Miles Away – a classic album recorded during the time when Capitol was making a mint off of Cannonball's funky soul jazz riffing – and one of the early efforts he did with David Axelrod at the helm! Once again, keyboardist Joe Zawinul's penned the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Theresa, 1983. Very Good+ ... $6.99
With Sonny Fortune on alto, Larry Willis on piano, and titles that include "Malandro", "To Wisdom The Prize", "The Little Boy With The Sad Eyes", and "Naturally". LP, Vinyl record album
JA Records, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of those cool little albums of bass-heavy jazz tracks, designed as instructional records, but actually nice spare jazz funk albums that are great for sample mining! This one's got Jamey Abersold playing piano with a trio that includes Rufus Reid and Mike Hyman, and it includes the cut "Mr. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the booklet.)
Jamey Aebersold, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Trio features Dan Haerle on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Jonathan Higgins on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the booklet.)
Inner City, 1980. Sealed ... $6.99
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(Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the opening. Cover has a cutout mark.)
Air —
Air Mail ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1980. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The AACM torch is still held proud and firm in this great recording by Air from 1980. Mssrs. Threadgill, Hopkins, and McCall play in a manner that blends freeness with soulfulness and a nice dash of creative humor – which results in a trio of tracks that are essential listening for fans of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small peeled spot & clear tape on the spine.)
US Air Force, Mid 70s. Sealed ... $19.99
A great album from this Air Force group – with some nice 70s touches! Reedman Roger Hogan handles arrangements and a few compositions – and the set also features Ronnie Wells on vocals on two tracks! Titles include nice arrangements of the Stevie Wonder tunes "Superstition" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
US Air Force, Late 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
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(Cover has some splitting in the top seams.)
US Air Force, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of those groovy Air Force jazz albums from the 70s – and a bit soulful too, thanks to vocals from Sgt Bobbie McCleary! The set includes a nice version of "Livin For The City"! LP, Vinyl record album
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
One of Airto's greatest records ever – a really hard hitting batch of tracks that mix sharp-edged fusion lines with some earthier Brazilian percussion touches – all in a way that nicely steps off of Airto's first few American releases, and warms the groove up with a nice dose of ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the spine.)
Warner, 1979. Very Good ... $4.99
One of Airto's most polished records, and an album that we've really grown to love over the years! There's a pretty strong modern soul/R&B component to the album – but at the core, there's still a strong feeling for Brazilian rhythms, and the record's got a wonderfully warm Brazilian ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Salvation, 1974. Very Good ... $7.99
A great little fusion set from Airto – recorded in a mode that's a great bridge between his acoustic roots and some of his smoother albums in years to come! The sound has some key electric elements here – bits of bass, guitar, and keyboards – but there's still a strongly acoustic ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
RCA (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... $23.99
Brilliantly bold work from pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi – an artist who's really coming into her own for the 70s – stepping out in a big band format that would win her a wide new audience on both sides of the Pacific! The album's one of the first to feature the ensemble co-led with husband ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has a tiny bit of seam splitting in middle of bottom seam.)
Ascent, 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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
Verve, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $11.99
One of the first American albums to ever feature the piano of Toshiko Akioshi – and a set that's oddly split with work from jazz accordionist Leon Sash – who also appeared at the Newport Jazz Festival at the same time! Toshiko is on side one – in a trio with Gene Cherico on bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Verve pressing, with trumpeter logo and deep groove.)
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band —
Insights ... LP RCA, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A classic set of modern big band tracks from the group led by pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi and reedman Lew Tabackin – long tracks, all written by Toshiko, and played by the group with a style that's at once dark, lyrical, and swinging. Soloists include Dick Spencer, Gary Foster, and Bill Perkins ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Insight (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A lesser-known gem from this mighy orchestra – with contributions from Bobby Shew on trumpet, Rick Culver on trombone, Gary Foster and Dick Spencer on alto, and Tom Peterson on tenor. Titles include "Sumi-E", "Hang Loose", "Quadrille Anyone", and "A 10 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band —
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band Live At Newport 77 (Japanese pressing) ... LP RCA (Japan), 1977. Very Good ... $9.99
A great performance from the Akioshi/Tabackin Big Band's performance at Newport in 1977! The sound here is totally great – hard, focused, and flowing with a magical energy that made this group one of the few large jazz bands to flourish strongly in the 70s. There's almost a Clarke Boland ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear and a sticker spot.)
Jam, 1981. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has light wear.)
Metronome (Germany), 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Dutch pressing on Vertigo.)
Coral, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Following up the strength of the first Jazz Greats set, Manny returns with a west coast version of the project – one that features players that include Richie Kamuca, Conte Candoli, Jack Sheldon, Bill Holman, Lou Levy, Charlie Mariano, and Shelly Manne – all dependable stalwarts of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing with deep groove, in the textured cover, with some aging, half split spine, and sticker remnants on back.)
RCA, 1956. Very Good ... $4.99
Hard-swinging big band material – with a heavy emphasis on drums! The album is a suite of six tracks – all written by either Manny Albam or Ernie Wilkins, both of whom arrange the groups on the set – really letting them open up nicely on the album's longish tracks. Manny and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has aging, split seams, and splitting on the spine.)
Atlantic, 1988. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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Atlantic, 1987. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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(Cover has an index label on one corner.)
Oscar Aleman —
Swing Guitar Legend – Paris/Mutual Music/Rambler, Late 30s/Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Rare small combo work from this legendary South American guitarist! LP, Vinyl record album
Pablo, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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Time Life, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/Late 50s. Near Mint- 3LP & Book ... $0.99
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(Includes original book. Cover has clear tape along the spine.)
Savoy, Late 40s/1954/1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $8.99
The cover says "roots of rock n roll" – but the set features some killer tenor work from Savoy Records – late 40s sides by Paul Williams, Hal Singer, and Big Jay McNeely – a 1954 date by Lee Allen – and obscure 1961 recordings by the great Sam Taylor! LP, Vinyl record album
Coral, Mid 50s. Very Good- ... $4.99
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(Maroon label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a half split top seam.)
MCA, 1980. Very Good- ... $1.99
A smooth little set from reedman Justo Almario – the player who cut some great work with Roy Ayers, and who's also been a key force in Latin jazz on the west coast! The set's got a sound that's a bit more mainstream fusion than some of Justo's other work – but a groove that's still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1969. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A wonderful record from guitarist Laurindo Almeida – way way better than the title might make you think, and quite different from his albums for Capitol! The album is subtitled "electronic excursions", and while it's not exactly electronic, it does feature Almeida soloing over some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & a cut corner.)
Barry Altschul —
Another Time/Muse, 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the few sides led by drummer Altschul, during a period when he was associated with some of the heavier players in the European and American avant scenes! On his preceding Muse LP, Altschul had been joined by some of his cohorts in Circle – but here only bassist Dave Holland remains, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has some staining.)
Barry Altschul/Improvising Artists Inc, 1967. Near Mint- ... $13.99
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Also available Virtuosi ... CD 19.99
Slash, 1986. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Enja (Germany), 1983. Very Good ... $6.99
With Franco on trumpet, Mike Brecker on tenor, John Clark on French horn, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Daniel Humair on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian pressing. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Gene Ammons —
Angel Eyes ... LP Prestige, 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A stone classic from Gene Ammons – and a record that introduced his talents to a whole new audience in the 60s! The album's a more laidback one than some of Jug's more hard-blown honkers – as you might guess from his hit rendition of the ballad in the title – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Bad Bossa Nova (aka Jungle Soul) ... LP Prestige, 1964. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Bad Bossa Nova is right – as Gene Ammons really hits a great groove here – one that's not exactly bossa, but which has lots of Latin and tropical touches! The session makes great use of 2 guitars at the same time – using that of Kenny Burrell for soulful rhythm, but also adding ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bad Bossa Nova (aka Jungle Soul) ... CD 8.99(Blue label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a small cutout hole, and yellow tape on the seams.)
Prestige, 1958. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
A nice 2LP set that collects material recorded on January 3, 1958 – originally issued as 2 separate LPs, The Big Sound and Groove Blues, but collected here together in its entirety, along with a good set of notes! The album's classic Ammons, playing in a laidback open-ended blowing session, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Blue Gene ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good ... $49.99
Way more than just an album with Gene Ammons as a leader – and instead, a set that truly earns the "all stars" listed on the cover – thanks to a great array of supporting players, and a very loose, open-ended jam session style that lets everyone get in plenty of solo space! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover has clear tape on the seams and some aging.)
Prestige, 1969. Very Good ... $4.99
In "back", the title is pointing to the fact that Gene Ammons is back on the scene, after being released from 7 years of a tragic 15 year narcotics sentence in prison. The album marks a proud return for Jug – who'd not recorded since a very successful flurry of sides recorded in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing.)
Prestige, 1970. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of Jug's funkier albums from his time back out of the pen, and a tasty electric session with Billy Butler on guitar and Sonny Phillips on organ. Pretty Purdie plays drums, and he kicks it nice and lean on the great groover "Jungle Strut". The album also features a nice version of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing – record and cover are nice!)
Gene Ammons —
Early Visions (Chess Jazz Masters Series) ... LP Chess, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
24 tracks that perfectly illustrate all that was great about Gene Ammons in his early days – a set of singles and 78s recorded for Chess in the late 40s and early 50s, featuring players that include Tom Archia, Matthew Gee, Junior Mance, Sonny Stitt, and Bill Massey. Titles include "Do ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Dang! Poor Gene Ammons kept getting stuck with albums that had titles which referenced his prison time! Fortunately, the quality of this one's good enough to live past the stupid name – and the record has Gene blowing with a larger group of west coast soul jazz players, arranged by Bobby ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A more laidback set than usual from Ammons' early 70s stretch on Prestige – but a record that nicely gets back to that big-toned tenor sound he used often on ballads from earlier years! The combo mixes both electric piano and organ – the former from Hank Jones, the latter from Ernie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Prestige, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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Prestige, 1956. Good+ ... $8.99
Gene Ammons in a mighty nice setting – working here in an open-ended jam session style that brings all his best live energy into play at the studio of Rudy Van Gelder! The set's got a crackle that really goes beyond the earlier, shorter bop recordings from Ammons – and a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing, with RVG etching and deep groove. Cover has some wear, aging, some stains, and a bit of splitting.)
Prestige, Late 50s. Good ... $14.99
Gene Ammons in a mighty nice setting – working here in an open-ended jam session style that brings all his best live energy into play at the studio of Rudy Van Gelder! The set's got a crackle that really goes beyond the earlier, shorter bop recordings from Ammons – and a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing, with deep groove and RVG/AB etch, in the blue cover. Cover has wear & aging, split seams held with black tape, and pen on back.)
Prestige, 1961. Very Good ... $4.99
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jug ... CD 6.99(Green label pressing. Cover has a name in marker on back.)
Prestige, 1961. Very Good- ... $8.99
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Mercury, Late 40s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
A double LP set pulled together in the mid 70s of Jug's bluesy bop sides cut in the late 40s for Mercury. Sidemen include Junior Mance, Albert Ammons, Israel Crosby, Gene Wright and lesser known Chicago locals like Wes Landers, Leo Blevins, Jess Miller and Ernest McDonald. As you'd expect the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate waviness & moisture stains throughout.)
Prestige, Mid 50s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
A nice selection of rare Gene Ammons work from the mid 50s – all long, hard-blowing tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Argo, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of those shady little sessions that Gene Ammons cut for Argo when he wasn't supposed to be recording for anyone but Prestige – and a great album that never got full circulation because of contract difficulties. The group on the album features organist Eddie Buster, who'd backed Jug or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Cadet pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, and mark from sticker removal.)
Prestige, 1964. Sealed ... $14.99
Very nice album by Jug that often gets overlooked because it's comprised of 2 different sessions, and can't get the "historical" writeup of being a single significant moment in the studio. Some tracks – including "Lascivious" and "Soft Winds" – are with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed blue label pressing. Cover has two cutout holes.)
Gene Ammons —
Light, Bluesy, & Moody ... LP Wing/Mercury, Late 40s/Late 50s. Very Good- ... $1.99
Essential early stuff by Jug! The record is a 50s compilation of singles that Jug cut for Mercury during the late 40s, when he was transforming from a hard swing player into a firey bopper – but one who was capable of infusing his solos with a rich sense of emotion that was enough to bridge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Wing pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some wear with a peeled spot from sticker removal.)
Prestige, Mid 50s. Sealed ... $23.99
Ahhhh . . . The Jam Session years of Gene Ammons! This album was one of a number that Jug cut for Prestige during the mid 50s, all excellent examples of how perfectly the label's "blowing session" style could work when it wanted to. The set takes Ammons' tenor, and groups it with an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s pressing!)
Gene Ammons —
Nothin' But Soul (Up Front) ... LP Winley/Up Front, Early 60s/Early 70s. Very Good ... $1.99
Very nice record, and one of the rarer sides by Gene Ammons. We can't remember the exact story behind this, but we know that the material was recorded by Jug during the early 60's, when he was violating his contractual agreements with a number of labels, and recording sessions for just about ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label pressing, with deep groove. Back cover has age spots.)
Gene Ammons —
Sock! ... LP Prestige, 1965. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A striking title – and a strong set of grooves, even if the tracks were pulled from a variety of different sessions, and not recorded as a unified album. Jug plays tenor on all cuts – working in formats that range from a Mal Waldron led trio to larger honking groups with horn players ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Back cover has a small stain in one spot, but the rest looks great!)
Gene Ammons —
Soulful Moods Of Gene Ammons ... LP Moodsville, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful beautiful work from tenorist Gene Ammons – and an album that really demonstrates that during the 60s, one of Ammons' strongest suits was his work with a mellow tune or ballad! The tracks here are wonderfully laidback, but never sleepy – very soulful, and solidly put together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing with deep groove and Van Gelder stamp. Cover has small seam splits and a half split spine.)
Gene Ammons —
Woofin & Tweetin ... LP Prestige, Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice nice album on Prestige, bringing together Jug's earlier sides in 2 different settings. The first batch has Ammons "battling" Sonny Stitt in a set of stuff that features hard twin tenors in the frontline, with the kind of cutting contests the two of them would perform live all over ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. In blue-tinted cover, with some wear and splitting.)
Prestige, 1971. Very Good ... $7.99
Gritty live work from twin tenor giants Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon – recorded in an open-ended style that's a bit like some of Gordon's famous early work on the Central Avenue scene in LA, or Ammons' famous live "battles" with Sonny Stitt! The date was recorded in Chicago at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing. Cover has a small mark from sticker removal.)
Gene Ammons & His All Stars —
Groove Blues ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Sealed ... $18.99
One of the tasty blowing session albums that Jug cut for Prestige – remarkable in the quality of the players (Coltrane, Mal Waldron, Pepper Adams, and others), and in the relaxed easy groove of the solid soulful tracks. There's 4 long cuts, and they all swing nicely nicely nicely! Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s pressing – most likely a blue label. Cover has a small cutout hole in the corner.)
Prestige, 1971. Very Good ... $1.99
Late great work from Ammons – an album done at the time of his funk sides for Prestige, but recorded in the style of his earlier years in Chicago! The session's a laidback set of soulful solo-heavy work – recorded as part of a hip series of shows at the North Park Hotel, with a local ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
A nice little album – featuring some of the sides that Gene Ammons cut "off contract" for Chess/Argo during the early 60s, and ones that feature him paired with Sonny Stitt, his longtime partner in legendary tenor battles from the 50s. The two horns aren't really locked in combat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label 70s pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $5.99
A nice little album – featuring some of the sides that Gene Ammons cut "off contract" for Chess/Argo during the early 60s, and ones that feature him paired with Sonny Stitt, his longtime partner in legendary tenor battles from the 50s. The two horns aren't really locked in combat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Cadet stereo pressing.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Prime Cuts (Boss Tenors & Boss Tenors In Orbit) ... LP Verve, 1961/1962. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
A nice little 2-fer collecting two great meetings of two greats! Jug and Stitt go head to head on Boss Tenors, a classic album of tracks that perfectly captures the joy and fury of their live performances from years before! The record was cut in Chicago with a very hard rhythm section that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1961/1968. Very Good ... $5.99
Nothing fancy – but some great straight-ahead blowing from Stitt and Jug! The album's a quintet session, with John Houston piano, Buster Williams bass, and George Brown drums providing all the rhythm. But the real focus is on the twin-sax frontline – with Sitt taking up the alto on a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing.)
Prestige, 1962. Good+ ... $9.99
A definite soul summit for the time – with 3 top-shelf players in the lead, all getting plenty of room to do their thing! Both Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt are on tenor in the front, working with the respect and confidence they'd forged together on other co-led sessions from the time – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black & silver label pressing with Van Gelder & stereo stamp. Cover has some wear.)
Vee Jay/Affinity (UK), Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
A hard-hitting blowing session, cut very much in the mode of Gene's late 50s sides for Prestige – and with a very accomplished group of soul jazzers that includes Nat Adderley, Frank Foster, Bennie Green, and Frank Wess. The groove has a nice raw late night sound – and tracks are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, Late 40s/Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great set that brings together some great lost material that was originally recorded for Chess (or Aristocrat as it was called back then), and which was only ever released on 78s. Gene Ammons plays here with the lost Chicago tenor talent Tom Archia (who never made it out of the city as much as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a sticker spot & light wear.)
David Amram —
Havana/Flying Fish, 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has a cut corner.)
David Amram —
Latin Jazz Celebration ... LP Elektra, 1983. Near Mint- ... $1.99
An early 80s look at Latin jazz from David Amram – with a who's who of Latin jazz players and stellar jazz musicians of other realms – including Paquito D'Riveria, Candido, Machito & Machito Jr, Brazilian percussion guru Duduca Fonseca, David Fathead Newman, Jimmy Knepper, Pepper ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Arild Andersen —
Clouds In My Head ... LP ECM (Germany), 1975. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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(German pressing. Back cover has some discoloration from age.)
Jazzland, 1961. Very Good ... $19.99
Nice and rarely seen trio side from under-recorded Chicago pianist Anderson. He plays here with Bill Lee and either Walter Perkins or Philly Joe Jones on drums, in a trio that made the core of the rhythm section on Frank Strozier's excellent Jazzland date, Long Night. The group is in fine form ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label Jazzland pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, half split top seam, and some splitting on the bottom seam.)
Flying Dutchman, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $28.99
A sweet mix of jazz, funk, and some tighter instrumental modes – a set that takes all the best energy of the Flying Dutchman label, and packs it into shorter tracks that have a very groovy feel! At some level, the album's a bit like the work that Tom Scott was doing for the label at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Oh! Calcutta ... CD 7.99
RCA, 1947. Very Good ... $4.99
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(Cover has a small split on the bottom seam, otherwise in nice shape.)
Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald —
Louis & Ella (Ella & Louis Again Vol 1) ... LP Metro, 1960s. Very Good- ... $4.99
Louis Armstrong & King Oliver —
Louis Armstrong & King Oliver ... LP Milestone, 1924. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
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(Cover has light wear and some waviness from moisture.)
Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... $4.99
A very soulful batch of fusion tracks from drummer Horacee Arnold – here leading a group that includes reed talents Billy Harper and Joe Farrell, percussionist Ralph McDonald, guitarist Ralph Towner, and Dave Friedman on vibes and percussion. Tracks are long and spiralling, with a spiritual ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has waviness from moisture & a mark from sticker removal.)
America/Inner City, 1970. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of our favorite albums ever by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – a key French session that captures the group at the height of their powers! The centerpiece of the album is the extended track "Certain Blacks (Do What They Wanna)" – done in a beautiful mix of politics and free ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Certain Blacks (Inner City) ... LP 11.99(70s pressing. Cover has some light wear.)
Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A beautiful little record from the Art Ensemble of Chicago – and although performed for a bigger label than some of their previous indie outings, the set may be one of the most dynamic the group ever recorded! Atlantic Records is clearly giving the group a lot of space here – as they're ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Les Stances A Sophie (Nessa pressing) ... LP Nessa, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Probably the greatest album ever by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – and also one of their rarest! The album was cut for Pathe Marconi in Paris in 1970, and was the soundtrack to a film that was as obscure as the album. The group's never been finer – and plays with a creative tightness ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple & white label pressing! Cover has clear tape on the spine and lightly bumped corners, still looks great!)
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
People In Sorrow ... LP Nessa, 1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Like the other Art Ensemble record on Nessa, Les Stances A Sophie, this one was recorded in France on the beautiful July 7, 1969 during one of the most fruitful periods for the group. Unlike that one, though, this one is a very different recording musically. The LP features one long track, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing in a yellow cover, with clear tape on the spine.)
United Artists, 1959. Very Good ... $4.99
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(Mono label pressing with deep groove.)
Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good ... $9.99
A very cool quartet with a very unusual sound – one that mixes up reeds, piano, and vibes with a very fresh approach – one that's partly west coast cool, and partly east coast modern! Key players in the group include Bryce Rhode on piano and Errol Buddle on bassoon – both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with some surface noise.)
Albert Ayler —
Witches & Devils ... LP Arista Freedom, 1964/1975. Very Good ... $14.99
Classic early material by Albert Ayler, recorded in New York in 1964, but originally issued only in Europe! The session features Ayler with the obscure trumpeter Norman Howard, plus Henry Grimes on bass and Sonny Murray on drums – and has all the crackle and imagination of Ayler's ESP ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Vista (Italy), 1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Beautiful – a larger suite of music by soundtrack maestro Luis Bacalov – featuring solo tenor from Gato Barbieri, plus Bacalov on piano and harpsichord, a larger ensemble, voices, and even magnetic tape! (Soundtracks, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
ECM (Germany), 1988. Near Mint- 2LP ... $28.99
