Wilbur Niles & Thrust (McNeal & Niles) —
Thrust Too ... LP Tinker Too/We Are Busy Bodies (UK), 1980. New Copy ...
$20.9929.99
A killer second album from the McNeal & Niles duo who gave us the legendary Thrust album – a record that's a lot less-known than that underground classic, and which almost has the group soaring in an even more fully-formed mode overall! There's definitely plenty of Ohio funk elements in ... (Soul, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We've been following the music of Carlos Nino for many years, and during that time he's never failed to take us on an amazing journey – yet despite that legacy, this set may well be his most visionary record in years – a tremendous summation of ideas that have been brimming around the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We've been following the music of Carlos Nino for many years, and during that time he's never failed to take us on an amazing journey – yet despite that legacy, this set may well be his most visionary record in years – a tremendous summation of ideas that have been brimming around the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Carlos Nino/Idris Ackamoor/Nate Mercenau —
Free Dancing ... LP New Dawn (Netherlands), 2024. New Copy ...
$27.9934.99
A brilliant setting for the spiritual reed talents of the legendary Idris Ackamoor – set here amidst more meditative sounds from Carlos Nino, who uses percussion and other instrumentation to create a magical landscape of sounds – while guitarist Nate Mercereau also joins in the mix, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A stunning tribute to the work of Swedish reedman Bengt Frippe Nordstrom – a player whose solo and small group improvisations arguably set the tone for countless Scandinavian recordings in years to come – presented here with both unreleased material and his legendary Natural Music ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Noriki (Soichi Noriki) —
Noriki ... LP East World/Lawson (Japan), 1983. New Copy (reissue)...
$39.9949.99
Keyboardist Soichi Noriki is at the top of his game here – combining warmer fusion modes from a few years before with some of the city pop styles on the Japanese scene of the early 80s – an approach that's topped with vocals from Yurie Kokubu on a few of the album's key cuts! Most of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Pat Ingram on sax and flute, Marcus Duke on keyboards, and Lindsay Gillis on guitar! Titles include "The Visitor", "D'Nalor's Dream", "Bolshoi Blues Waltz", and "Fly Souffle". LP, Vinyl record album
(Pelican pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Novi Singers —
Novi In Wonderland ... LP Saba/MPS (Germany), 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$19.9929.99
One of the earliest records by the legendary Novi Singers – and a rare MPS set that exposed the group to a larger European audience! Novi hail from Poland, but have a name that's an condensation of the English phrase "new original vocal instruments" – a great summation of the ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful 180 gram pressing, on Speakers Corner – still in shrink with hype sticker.)
Thandi Ntuli with Carlos Nino —
Rainbow Revisited ... LP International Anthem, 2023. New Copy ...
$23.9924.99
Incredibly lovely piano and vocals from Thandi Ntuli – served up here with lots of special touches from spiritual master Carlos Nino – who helped create the proceedings as a very organic meeting of minds and hearts on the shores of sunny California! Thandi's got a soulful way of both ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Incredibly lovely piano and vocals from Thandi Ntuli – served up here with lots of special touches from spiritual master Carlos Nino – who helped create the proceedings as a very organic meeting of minds and hearts on the shores of sunny California! Thandi's got a soulful way of both ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nucleus —
Elastic Rock ... LP Vertigo/Be With (UK), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
$36.9939.99
A seminal early album from Ian Carr's legendary Nucleus group – playing here in a version that includes Karl Jenkins and Brian Smith on reeds, and Chris Spedding on guitar! The band has a landmark sound that mixes progressive jazz and tight full-on rock fusion into a style that's sometimes ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Heavy hitting jazz rock from the UK underground of the early 70s! We'll Talk About It Later is a great early album from Ian Carr's legendary Nucleus group – playing here in a version that includes Karl Jenkins and Brian Smith on reeds, and Chris Spedding on guitar. The band had a landmark ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In a die-cut gatefold sleeve!)
Flip Nunez —
My Own Time And Space ... LP Catalyst/Trading Places, 1976. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
$25.9934.99
A warm set of groovers from Flip Nunez – a San Francisco-based pianist with a great Latin tinge, working here in a fantastic setting that makes for one of his greatest recordings! The album was recorded in SF in 1976, and it's got the laidback groove of some of the best sides coming from the ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the strongest of Anita's mid 50s outings for Verve – a tightly-crafted set that benefits from some good arrangements from Buddy Bregman! The format is perfect for Anita – giving her little space to have to make decisions, and letting her concentrate on the tone and charm that ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange label Verve Records Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Anita O'Day is fast and free in this live set recorded at Chicago's famous Mister Kelly's nightclub – a venue that gives the recording a nice intimate feel! As with many of her Verve sides, Anita dominates the set with her wit, warmth, and personality – working the crowd as much as an ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Anita sings it swinging and simple – working with a smallish combo to back her up, and vocalizing in a relatively uncluttered style that's in keeping with her best mode at Verve! The tunes are mostly standards, sung in a way that bridges swing and later styles of jazz vocalization – no ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with a trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has small splits on spine & bottom seam, light surface wear. The back cover has tape remnant on the sides.)
Chico O'Farrill —
Nine Flags ... LP Impulse, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$19.99
Very groovy work from Chico – still very Latin at the core, but with lots of light 60s touches on top, ala the work of Gary McFarland, or some of the other groove-conscious arrangers for Verve and Impulse! Players on the set include Art Farmer, Clark Terry, JJ Johnson, Seldon Powell, and Pat ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing with LW etch. Includes the Impulse inner sleeve. Cover has a small cutout hole, minimal wear, small sticker spot, and some gloss separation at the spine.)
Claus Ogerman & Michael Brecker —
Cityscape ... LP Warner, 1982. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
A great showcase for the talents of a young Michael Brecker – rich orchestrations by Claus Ogerman, topped by Brecker's sharp-edged, and well-stated lines on tenor! The album predates Brecker's first record as a leader by a number of years, and it shows a serious side to his playing that's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Daniel Ogren —
Fastingen 92 ... LP Mr Bongo (UK), 2023. New Copy ...
$25.9930.98
A record with a very vintage-styled cover, but a set that's contemporary overall – jazzy work from Daniel Ogren, who plays all the instruments pictured around him on the cover – mixed with some occasional vocals from Anna Ahnlund, plus live drums and keyboards that almost hit a clubby ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Japanese pianist Yuji Ohno started out in jazz, but soon had a role in so many different styles on his scene during the 70s – arranging for singers, doing soundtrack material, and serving up work in a whole host of different contexts – many of which are included in this mighty nice set! ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Oiro Pena —
Puna ... LP We Are Busy Bodies (Canada), 2023. New Copy ...
$27.9929.99
The coolest record so far from this hip Finnish combo – one who seem to get deeper and more spiritual with each new release, and really knocking it out of the park with the combination of elements on this set! All the instrumentation is standard from the outside – but the way they come ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Opa —
Back Home ... LP Far Out (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)...
Just Sold Out!
Wicked funky fusion from Opa – a Brazilian-inspired set, and one with loads of great electric moments! Although originally from Uruguay, Opa are best known for their Brazilian-tinged albums on the soul/jazz Fantasy records label in Cali during the mid 70s – great placement, given that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "June Bug", "Vessel", "Sierra Leone", "Ogden Road", "House Of Wax", "Hungry Heart", "Orrington's Escape", "Roots In The Sky", and "Longing So Long". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and is bent a bit at the corners.)
With Mutt Carey on trumpet, Omer Simeon on clarinet, Buster Wilson on piano, Bud Scott on guitar, and Alton Redd or Minor Hall on drums. Tracks include "Creole Song", "Careless Love", "Panama", "Blues For Jimmie Noone", "Weary Blues", "Under ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Early genius from British saxophonist Mike Osborne – his first session as a leader, recorded in the company of some of the greatest players on his scene! Osborne's got a strong vision here that's apparent from the first note of the set – a mixture of freedom and cohesive energy that ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Recent Italian Eargong reissue, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Classic Savoy Records 78s from Johnny Otis – with work from his whole large group of performers – including Little Esther, The Robins, Jimmy Rushing, Mel Walker, Preacher Lee Graves, and Redd Lyte! (Soul, Jazz)LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has a cut corner, promo sticker, some ring and edge wear, and price sticker remnants.)
Angelo Outlaw —
Axis Of Time ... LP Eraserhood Sound/Colemine, 2024. New Copy ...
$21.9926.99
A killer debut from Angelo Outlaw – an vibist who may well become one of the first great soulful talents on his instrument in many years – an artist who can easily become the Roy Ayers of his generation – thanks to an expansive sound that effortlessly blends together jazz, soul, ... (Neo Soul, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Relatively straightforward guitar jazz grooving from Nathen Page – a player who's probably better known for his countless studio appearances on the west coast scene, but who also managed to cut a few albums like this as a leader! The style is relatively laidback and relaxed – with ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of light wear, but this is a very nice copy.)
Nathan Page was one of the more obscure players of the east coast soul jazz underground that surfaced often on labels like Strata East and Muse during the 70s – and although he made few albums as a leader, he's a pretty strong single-note guitar player with a good range of styles! This 1982 ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has very light wear on the top seam, but this is quite a nice copy.)
Groovy instrumentals by a combo led by pianist Page Cavanaugh, and featuring Bob Jung on baritone and alto, Jack Sperling on drums, John Pisano on guitar, and Don Bagley on bass! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover is lightly bent at the top left corner and purchase date written in pen in back.)
Pam Pameijer Trio —
London Blues ... LP Stomp Off, 1988. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
With Wally Fawkes on clarinet, Butch Thompson on piano and clarinet, and guest Catherine Lord on violin. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bumped at the top right corner.)
A sublime celebration of this amazing spiritual ensemble from the Los Angeles scene – a 60th anniversary record from the group, and one that features a track recorded in every decade of their existence! The material comes from the group's archives, and has a surprisingly unified sound, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The music of Misha Panfilov just gets deeper and deeper with each new release – and here, he's light years away from the funk of his earlier sets, and much more in the realm of spiritual jazz! The set's got a vibe that's almost in the Carlos Nino side of the spectrum, but which also ... (Deep Funk, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest albums ever on the legendary Strata East label – and that's saying a hell of a lot! Drummer Billy Parker is a player that we don't know much, but he'll always be well-remembered for this album's sublime blend of spiritual jazz styles! The lineup is wonderful – a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing in the blue tinted cover, with light wear, yellowing from age, minor flaking at the top left corner, and personnell written in pen in back.)
Charlie Parker —
Bird Is Free ... LP Charlie Parker, 1950. Very Good+ ...
$5.99
Unreleased material from Charlie Parker – issued after his death – with titles that include "Cool Blues", "Lester Leaps In", "Rocker", "Sly Mongoose", "Moose The Mooche", and "Star Eyes". LP, Vinyl record album
(Beige label stereo pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with surface wear.)
Charlie Parker —
Bird On The Road ... LP Jazz Showcase, 1949/1950/1953. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
Rare Charlie Parker material – including a 1948 Royal Roost performance with Miles Davis on trumpet and Tadd Dameron on piano – and a 1949 Roost performances with Kenny Dorham on trumpet and Al Haig on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
Given the coolness of the Swedish jazz scene in the postwar years, we can imagine that the arrival of Charlie Parker on the scene must have set things on fire quite a bit! The album's a great example of the Bird magic even in the most unusual of circumstances – as the settings are less than ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the bottom seam.)
One of the better of the many posthumous albums that Savoy issued after Bird's death. The set combines master takes and alternates of classic Parker material for the label, and includes pivotal bop tracks like "Parker's Mood", "Constellation", "Ah-Leu-Cha", "Perha ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later maroon label pressing in the cover with red lettering. Cover has a slightly wavy lower corner, but is nice overall.)
Great material from a very famous session, recorded on 11/26/1945, originally issued on 78s, along with extra tracks, compiled here in one of Savoy's posthumous Bird LPs from the early 60s. The group includes Miles Davis on trumpet, Bud Powell on piano, Curley Russell on bass, and Max Roach on ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s UK issue. Cover has a vintage price sticker.)
One of the better of the many posthumous albums that Savoy issued after Bird's death. The set combines master takes and alternates of classic Parker material for the label, and includes pivotal bop tracks like "Parker's Mood", "Constellation", "Donna Lee", "Billie ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch, in the grey cover, with some gloss peel on the edges, tiny split on spine, light surface wear & spot of marker on the back.)
One of the better of the many posthumous albums that Savoy issued after Bird's death. The set combines master takes and alternates of classic Parker material for the label, and includes pivotal bop tracks like "Parker's Mood", "Constellation", "Donna Lee", "Billie ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing, with deep groove and very small RVG etch. Cover has a split top seam and mostly split spine, peeled strip along the top from tape removal, some spots of marker, surface wear & aging.)
UK issue of one of the better of the many posthumous albums that Savoy issued after Bird's death. The set combines master takes and alternates of classic Parker material for the label, and includes pivotal bop tracks like "Another Hair-do", "Blue Bird", "Bird Gets The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s green label pressing. Cover has light wear, bumped corners, and a small stained spot and distro sticker in back.)
1970s reissue of Bird's incomparable Dial sides, cut during the height of the Bop age. Though the cover just has a generic photo of Bird, there's extensive notes on the back, and the tracks are arranged in a documentary sort of fashion, lining up all the takes together, so you can hear Bird ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Well, it's not the whole Charlie Parker Story – but the album does feature some great material from a very famous session, recorded on 11/26/1945, originally issued on 78s, along with extra tracks, compiled here in one of Savoy's posthumous Bird LPs from the early 60s. The group includes ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy red label pressing, with RVG etch and deep groove! Cover has a small top seam split, some light surface wear, name in pen on the back.)
Older Charlie Parker material – originally recorded as 78rpm releases for Savoy, packaged up here in full LP form, along with alternate takes and a great cover, in the years after his early death! Players include Miles Davis on trumpet, Tiny Grimes on guitar, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing. Cover has gloss peel at the top right corner, light wear and aging, and a vintage price sticker in back.)
Charlie Parker on alto saxophone, Curley Russell, Nelson Boyd, and Tommy Potter on bass, Max Roach on drums, Al Haig, Bud Powell, and Tadd Dameron on piano, and Fats Navarro, Kenny Durham, and Miles Davis on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue, still sealed with a round sticker spot.)
A compilation of Bird's work with the groups of Barry Ulanov and Howard McGhee; with sidemen that include Lennie Tristano, Ray Brown, Maz Roach, Russ Foreeman, Shorty Rogers, Hampton Hawes, and Roy Porter. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue. Cover has light aging and is bumped at the top right corner.)
A classic 50s collection of Verve material by Charlie Parker – and one of those records that will definitely help you understand his genius right from the start! The lineup here is slightly large – wonderful arrangements by Joe Lipman that are a bit orchestral, with strings as well ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – MV 2574.)
Charlie Parker —
Now's The Time ... LP American Recording Society, Early 50s. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
The Charlie Parker Quartet featuring Al Haig on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Max Roach on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Comes in a generic "Re-Jak-It" sleeve, with titles in pencil on the back.)
A classic full length set from Verve Records – one of those key late 50s albums that helped piece together the scattered legacy of Charlie Parker for the label! This set has a focus on small combo work from Bird – all quartet sessions, captured by Verve with a crispness that really ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s black label mono-pact pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, bumped corners with a bit of gloss separation, and a fairly large gloss bubble at the top left corner.)
Charlie Parker —
Ornithology ... LP Society/Saga (UK), Mid 40s. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
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(60s black label pressing. Cover has lightly bent corners, with some gloss separation and a small center split in the spine.)
A set that brings together the famous Charlie Parker performance on one of Verve's Jam Session albums in the early 50s – with other material too! Parker plays alto alongside Benny Carter and Johnny Hodges – in a group that also includes Ben Webster on tenor, Oscar Peterson on piano, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice overview of work by Bird and Diz – includes recordings from 1947 in New York City with sidemen that include John Lewis, Mles Davis, Duke Jordan, JJ Johnson, and Max Roach; plus a Gillespie session from 1953 in Paris with Bill Graham on saxophones, Wade Legge on piano, Lou Hackney on ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s orange label stereo pressing. Cover has light aging, a small peeled spot near the top of the spine, and is lightly bumped at the bottom right corner.)
An expanded version of the first album to carry the Jazz At The Philharmonic formula into the studio – and a record that virtually coined the term "jam session" for 50s jazz! Norman Granz repeats the style he'd done so well in a live setting – and brings together a host of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The complete presentation of a legendary live performance, and one that's often billed as a high moment in the history of bebop – a special concert-only group that brings together five key bop heavyweights – Charlie Parker on alto, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Bud Powell on piano, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing, cut by Kevin Gray – with new notes and rare photos!)
An amazing early package from Norman Granz – proof that even in the early days, the man really knew how to put together a record! The set features different batches of music from key Verve artists – including a Charlie Parker with strings batch, an Oscar Peterson section, Buddy Rich ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with tri-color logo. Cover has some waer and aging, bumped and bent corners, sticker remnants and edge peel at the top right, small date in pen, and some splitting in the seams and spine.)
A genius pairing of these two legendary improvisers – two artists who really had an amazing sense of tone and timing on their instruments! By the time of the recording, Evan Parker had lept far ahead most of his improvising contemporaries on tenor and soprano sax – using the horns in ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Evan Parker/Derek Bailey/Han Bennink —
Topography Of The Lungs ... LP Incus/OTOroku (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)...
$29.9932.99
A landmark album in the British avant garde – the first set ever issued on Incus Records, and a monumental set of improvisations between Evan Parker on saxes, Hank Bennink on percussion, and Derek Bailey on guitar! The album followed from some great energy on the British scene of the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Groundbreaking improvisations from the British scene of the early 70s – a set that stands as a key demonstration of the tonal genius of Evan Parker on reeds, and one that also marks a seminal mix of percussion and electronics from the great Paul Lytton! Parker blows soprano and tenor saxes, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jeff Parker —
Forfolks ... LP International Anthem/Nonesuch, 2021. New Copy ...
$22.9924.99
A further stunning chapter in the career of guitarist Jeff Parker – a musician who's just grown in leaps and bounds on a succession of records for the International Anthem label! Here, Jeff plays solo guitar throughout – in modes that occasionally hearken back to his earlier material ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fantastic solo sounds from guitarist Jeff Parker – a set of recordings that were all done live, with no overdubs at all – but which really show a complex approach to his overall sound! Parker's almost in some of the more abstract territory here as on some of his Chicago Underground Duo ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hermeto Pascoal —
Hermeto ... LP Cobblestone/Far Out (UK), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)...
$26.9929.99
The amazing first album from Brazilian modern musical genius Hermeto Pascoal – a set that would change the world of jazz and Brazilian music for years to come! By the time of the set, Hermeto was no stranger to the scene – he'd recorded famously in Quarteto Novo with Airto, and in some ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A never-issued album by the great Hermeto Pascoal – recorded in the space between his 70s classics Slaves Mass and A Musica Livre – and every bit as amazing as those classics! The music here is fluid, open, and a fantastic mix of jazz and all of Hermeto's new ideas about musical ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Very hip, never-issued work from this legendary jazz guitarist – tracks recorded at the same time as his classic Better Days album, but appearing on this set for the first time ever! The "behind" in the title is very apt – as the group here is the lean trio at the core of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joe Pass —
Catch Me! ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1963. Very Good ...
$11.99
Nice, mellow, and very groovy! Joe Pass plays here with the piano and organ of Clare Fischer, who's always one of our favorites – a player who manages to turn any session into something more than it appears at face value – thanks to a strong sense of craft and cleverness! Clare's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing. Vinyl plays with a short click on the first track on side 2. Cover has some surface wear.)
A wonderfully wicked meeting of the minds – and a legendary bit of soul jazz from organist Big John Patton! The core of the record features the usual Patton groove – with John on Hammond, Grant Green on guitar, and Otis Finch on drums – but added to that mix is Bobby Hutcherson ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
The third volume in Strata East's Dolphy Series, and a hard to find recording by the great baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne! Although Payne had his roots in earlier bop material, by the time of this recording, he'd emerged as an outspoken modernist – although few labels would give him the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really well done memorial to the (then) recently-departed Charlie Parker – cut with an unusual lineup that features Cecil Payne on baritone sax, Phil Woods on alto, and Frank Socolow on tenor – all working through long, laidback takes of 4 of Bird's best known compositions! There's a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautifully rich session from bassist Gary Peacock – one that draws equal energy from his three associates on the date – all of whom did some great ECM Records work on their own! Peacock composed the tunes, and his spacious notes on bass provide the core setting – but the album ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a small trace of a price sticker.)
One of Duke Pearson's funkiest sessions ever, and a hard swinging big band set with a great late 60s feel! The group is all-class all the way – with players that include Pearson, Bob Cranshaw, Mickey Roker, Marvin Stamm, Julian Priester, Frank Foster, and Jerry Dodgion – and the tracks ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has minimal wear.)
One of the hippest sets that Duke Pearson ever recorded – and an all-out Blue Note soul jazz set that's even better than Pearson's classic Sweet Honey Bee! Duke's style is deeper and more farther-reaching here – with echoes of styles used at the time by Hank Mobley and Lee Morgan ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Bassist Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen has been the background force on countless jazz records over the years – and when he gets the chance to step into the spotlight as a leader, he always seems to bring a lot to the proceedings! Here, Pedersen exposes the qualities of his bass in all sorts ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Two great bassists, working here together in a really fantastic setting – not as a spare duo, but also not lost in a too-large group as well – as the lineup features guitar from Philip Catherine and drums from Billy Higgins – both very sensitive players who let Sam Jones and Niels ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really cool record from this hip Hungarian bassist – a set that has all sorts of instrumental surprises along the way! Pege also plays electric bass and cello – in a group with Bela Lakatos on organ and piano, Mihaly Raduly on tenor and flute, and Janos Nemeth on tenor – and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest albums ever from this legendary Hungarian bassist – with work by Art Farmer and Benny Bailey on trumpets, and Leo Wright on alto – plus some great Fender Rhodes by Jeno Balogh! LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing with English titles. Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit on "Autumn Song". Cover has light aging and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Mid 50s west coastery from Dave Pell – recording here in an octet that includes Don Fagerquist on trumpet, Ray Sims on trombone, Paul Smith on piano, Tony Rizzi on guitar, and Ronnie Lang on baritone. The tracks are short and slinky, with Pell's sharp tenor in the frontline – on tracks ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dave blows on a set of tunes lifted from TV shows of the early 60s – including "See The USA", "Like Young", "Sing Along", "This Could Be The Start of Something", "Lively One", and "Melancholy Serenade". The backings have the Pell ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
A pretty strange concept for an album – a bunch of LA jazz players get together and do versions of songs usually associated with the south! This penchant for swinging tunes from unusual sources was one of Pell's strongest 50s tricks, though, and he makes it come off pretty well with a group ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has some ringwear, yellowing from age, and a 4 inch split at the left side of the top seam.)
The front cover might look a bit dramatic, but the set's got a warm and wonderful feel – lean, soulful instrumentation from a Finnish trio that features Aleksi Heinola on drums, Temu Akerblom on bass, and Marku Holkko on reeds and flute – coming together with this gentle groove that's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 500 copies!)
William Penn Jazz Ensemble —
Carvings ... LP Libreville (UK), 1982. New Copy (reissue)...
$19.9936.99
A completely beautiful record from a very local source – a small high school jazz group in York, PA – but one who come across here with some of the deeper elements of the spiritual scene in Philly at the time! The group's led by flute player Leslie Burrs, who solos on the record – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Art Pepper —
Artworks ... LP Galaxy/Omnivore, 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
$16.9925.99
A nicely focused set from the great Art Pepper – a record that features a number of familiar bop and jazz themes, but set to a more open, relaxed, and very soulful style that wonderfully reflects all the greatness of Pepper in his final years! The group on the record is nicely understated, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Art Pepper's most classic sets for Contemporary – a record that puts him in the company of the Miles Davis rhythm section – Jimmy Cobb on drums, Paul Chambers on bass, and Wynton Kelly on piano – who make up 3/5 of a quintet that also includes trumpeter Conte Candoli! The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
A New York album, but one that was oddly recorded in Burbank – and which has Art Pepper sounding very much at the top of his game! The format here is a bit like the other Artist House Pepper sessions, and those he did for the Japanese Atlas label – tight, focused, often tunes that are ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Art Pepper —
No Limit ... LP Contemporary, 1978. Very Good+ ...
$19.99
A nice lost late number from Art Pepper – a freewheeling set of tracks that really show the influence of John Coltrane on Pepper's work – cut with a quartet that includes George Cables on piano, Tony Dumas on "blitz bass", and Carl Burnett on drums. The tracks are long, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Art Pepper —
Stardust ... LP Victor/Omnivore, 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
$21.9925.99
A great little record from Art Pepper – four long tracks that really have him stretching out on alto – but in a way that's maybe a bit different than some of his more burning albums on the Galaxy label at the time! The group here follows from some of the previous Artist House ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album