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Cadet, 1967. Very Good ... $9.99
One of the best of Odell Brown's groovy organ jazz albums for Cadet from the late 60's. His groovy little combo – which features Artee "Duke" Payne on sax, Tommy Purvis on tenor, Phil Upchurch on bass, and Master Henry Gibson on conga – grooves nicely through short "combo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Verve, 1953. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(80s pressing.)
Ray Brown/Verve, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the first albums in what was to become a very successful pairing – the bass of Ray Brown and the vibes of Milt Jackson, working here in a down-homier setting that was miles away from his work with the MJQ! The set's got a light jazzy backing on most tracks – with some guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Fontana (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Galt MacDermot completists take note – and Brit jazz fans too! This is a very groovy, very rare take on the Hair score – played by Brit reed player Sandy Brown, and a nice little group of other UK players like Kenny Wheeler, George Chisholm, Lenny Bush, Bobby Orr, and a young John ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
A surprisingly nice set – done with the same depth that the A&M/Horizon series had brought to Paul Desmond's records of the time! Tracks are nice and long, and Desmond's alto sounds great – and it's wonderful to have Eugene Wright back on bass and Joe Morello on drums! Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Way more than just a gimmicky bossa nova session – and a surprisingly great showcase for the inventive rhythms of the Brubeck group, and the sensitive alto work of Paul Desmond! The record's got a really different feel than some of Dave's other work for Columbia – in that the modernism ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 sound stereo pressing with black text.)
Columbia, 1967. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Bravo Brubeck, indeed – as this great live set not only has the Brubeck quartet in Mexico, working through some surprising Latin-themed tunes – but also includes some added percussion and guitar, which brings a whole new dimension to their sound! The album's still got the core Brubeck ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has a sticker spot.)
Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A live gem from the classic Dave Brubeck Quartet – and a great reminder that the group could almost be even more exciting in a concert setting than on their studio albums! The date is 1962, and the combo is in perfect form – sublime alto from Paul Desmond, and always-inventive rhythms ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The rarest of the "time" trilogy albums albums that Brubeck started with Time Out – and the most compelling, too! The classic quartet is in excellent form here – and drummer Joe Morello is especially excellent, as he's working in new rhythms and new percussive modes that you'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Direct Disk, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
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(Limited edition #19977.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A collection of classic work by Dave's group with Paul Desmond – featuring 5 tunes from West Side Story, inlcuding "Tonight", "Somewhere", "Maria", and "I Feel Pretty", plus others from shows and standards. The group, as usual, really opens up the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 6 eye pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Crown, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of those off brand-looking albums on the Crown label – but like the rest, always better than you'd expect from the cover! Paul Desmond's included – and titles include "Que Tanto", "Cherry Pickin", "Lyons Busy", and "Faded Blues". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bit of wear.)
Columbia, 1954. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The Dave Brubeck Quartet goes to college – a pretty good place for the combo, considering how many fans they had on campus in the 50s! The sound here is never too academic for the setting, though – just the same sort of Brubeck groove first forged in the small clubs in San Francisco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Long tracks, with some great alto from Paul Desmond! Titles include "Bru's Blues", "These Foolish Things", and "One Moment Worth Years". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1964. Very Good- ... $6.99
An overlooked gem in the Dave Brubeck Columbia catalog – and a very hip set of "Eastern" tinged tracks! The album's theme is obvious from the title – as Dave pens a set of tracks reflecting his experiences on recent visits to Japan – but the sound and the style moves ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text.)
Decca/MCA (UK), Late 60s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $7.99
A very unusual high-concept project from Dave Brubeck – with the man himself on piano, in a setting that features the Cinncinnatti Symphony conducted by Erich Kunzel, with voices too! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cool UK pressing – in a box with a booklet!)
Columbia, 1958. Very Good ... $4.99
A classic live set from Brubeck – with some great alto work from Paul Desmond! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A set of special guest appearances with Brubeck – including Gerry Mulligan, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Leonard Bernstein, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Rushing, Louis Armstrong, and Carmen McRae! LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
One of the most obscure of Brubeck's Columbia modern sessions – and one of the best! Side one features more "time" oriented tunes played with the Quartet that included Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright, and Joe Morello – but side two features the extended "Elementals" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text. Cover has a small name stamp.)
Columbia, 1961. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Like Dave Brubeck's legendary Time Out set? Try this one – a great record that takes off from the concept of the first, but which goes in some very fresh new directions – using the same great group with Paul Desmond on alto, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums! Dave's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the lesser-known sets in Dave Brubeck's classic "time" series for Columbia – even more inventive than Time Out! Paul Desmond plays alto – and titles include "Travellin Blues", "He Done Her Wrong", "Cassandra", "40 Days", "Tim ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Columbia, 1959. Very Good ... $29.99
Easily the crowning moment of genius for the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet – the moment when all things came together magically, and the group somehow elevated themselves to a whole new level in jazz! At the time of the set, Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and the rest had already been making plenty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Time Out (gold CD) ... CD 18.99(2 eye mono pressing.)
Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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Cadet, 1967. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Sweet LA soul jazz from trumpeter Bobby Bryant – an oft-overlooked player with a hard hitting sound that was a bit like Nat Adderley! The album's one of Bobby's best (and few) – and it's got a really groovy little feel, almost in a Jazz Crusaders mode – with a small combo playing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Prestige, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A real smoker of a session – Rusty Bryant's first comeback album of the jazz funk years, done in a mode that virtually set the tone for other Prestige sessions of the time! Rusty's working here on alto sax, in a mode that's clearly inspired by the Lou Donaldson sessions of the time on Blue ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Riverside, 1960. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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(Later 60s reissue of Guitar Artistry Of Charlie Byrd.)
Capitol, 1955. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Turquoise label pressing.)
Riverboat (France), 1975. Very Good+ 2LP ... $19.99
A set with a stronger set of fire than usual for these players – a date that features Milt Buckner on both piano and organ, working first in just duets with drummer Panama Francis – then with a tight quartet that includes the great Gerard Badini on tenor, Jimmy Woode on bass, and Sam ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Famous Door, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Cover has some pen and an ink stamp on back.)
Vault, 1963. Sealed ... $29.99
One of the only albums recorded as a leader by drummer Larry Bunker – a wonderful percussionist who was a key part of the LA 60s scene on so many levels! This set has Larry working live with a quartet – Mike Wofford on piano, Bob West on bass, and Gary Burton on vibes – easily ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed!)
Hi Fi, Late 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
A sweet set from that great record moment when Latin styles were coming into play with the hipper sounds of the bachelor pad world! Jack "Bongo" Burger was a west coast percussionist with a very similar style to Jack "Mr Bongo" Costanzo – and in fact, since they're both ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam.)
Warwick, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of the last great albums from arranger Ralph Burns – known best for his groundbreaking earlier work for Verve, but sounding equally great here in an obscure 1960 percussion jazz session! The mood here's a bit in the swinging bachelor pad mode – but never too much so to step far ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has staple holes in one corner, in great shape otherwise.)
FPM, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A great album of funky big band tracks by drummer Roy Burns – recording here with arrangements and backing by the group of Dick Grove, a mixture of acoustic horns in the front, with some electric bits in the rhythm section. Pete Jolly's on the record, playing a bit of Fender Rhodes – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some aging, and a sticker spot.)
No Business (Lithuania), 1994. New Copy ... $22.99
A really unusual, completely wonderful album from pianist Dave Burrell – a live performance done around the same time as a studio session of the music of Jelly Roll Morton – but with a very different vibe! The difference here is Bob Stewart – who plays tuba with a deftness that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 400!)
Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
A great 2LP set that reissues two of the best blowing sessions on Prestige from the late 50s – All Day Long and All Night Long – proof that Kenny Burrell could hit a nice groove when he wanted to! The tracks are all long and very open-ended, with players that include Mal Waldron, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1957. Good+ ... $149.99
One of the best blowing sessions on Prestige – and proof that Kenny Burrell could hit a nice groove when he wanted to! The record is a very open-ended set, and players include Burrell, Donald Byrd, Frank Foster, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor. Side one features a great long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label 50th St NYC pressing, with deep groove and RVG/AB etch. Vinyl plays with some crackles, mostly on Side B. Cover has center splits in the spine and bottom seam, with some small stains on back at the top and along the spine.)
Muse, 1980. Near Mint- ... $13.99
A sweet trio set – with Rufus Reid on bass and Ben Riley on drums – on cuts that include "Listen To The Dawn", "Yours Is My Heart Alone", "Papajoe", and "It Amazes Me". LP, Vinyl record album
Fantasy, 1978. Sealed ... $13.99
An overlooked 70s gem from Kenny Burrell – a straight quartet date with Richard Wyands on piano, on titles that include "Azure Te", "One For My Baby", "I Got It Bad", and "The Masquerade Is Over" – plus a solo take on "Why Did I Choose ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1968. Near Mint- ... $11.99
One of the most ambitious projects ever from vibist Gary Burton – an extended piece written by Carla Bley – and billed as "A Dark Opera Without Words"! The work has a feel that's much more fluid than opera, though – and is a great instrumental outing that not only ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has some wear.)
ECM, 1982. Near Mint- ... $13.99
With Burton on vibes, Jim Odgren on alto, Steve Swallow on bass, and Mike Hyman on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark.)
ECM (Germany), 1974. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A really wonderful setting for the vibes of Gary Burton – a special ECM session that pairs his quartet with larger orchestral backdrops – all conducted by Michael Gibbs, who also wrote the music for the date! Gibbs had already risen to fame by the time of this record – thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Gary Burton —
Throb ... LP Atlantic, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
A very groovy record from vibes legend Gary Burton – a set that was done for Atlantic Records right after Gary's big rise to genius on RCA – but with a feel that's even wilder than those wonderful records! There's a bit of the Vortex Records approach going on here – some slight ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, with a spot of tape on the spine.)
A&M, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Groovy! This is a great A&M/CTI album of easy funky grooves, with all the great backing you'd expect on a record like this! Players include Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Jerome Richardson – and of course, Artie Butler, who plays piano and ondioline in a very groovy way. The whole ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, and an ink stamp on back.)
MCA/Impulse, 1987. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Titles include "What's Up", "Beautiful She Is", "Joanna", "The Village", "Music Came", "Soft Platonicism", and "Expressions Of Quietude". LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is torn at the bottom.)
Muse, 1978. Sealed ... $9.99
Jaki Byard brings plenty to the table here – playing both tenor and alto sax, in addition to his usual piano – and showing once again that he's not just a multi-instrumentalist, but also one of the most multi-voiced talents in jazz! Byard seems to bring a similar spirit of multiplicity ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout mark.)
Soul Note (Italy), 1991. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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Riverside, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With Buck Hill on tenor sax and Bobby Felder on trombone. LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Orpheum pressing.)
Crystal Clear, 1977. Near Mint- ... $9.99
With Byrd on guitar, Joe Byrd on bass, Wayne Phillips on drums, Paula Hatcher on flute, and Bill Reichenbach on trombone. Titles include "Moliendo Cafe", "It's All Clear To Me Now", "At Seventeen", and "Swing 39". LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1974. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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Blue Note, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Sweet electric funk – in a very trippy style, and very different than the later funky fusion from trumpeter Donald Byrd! Before Byrd hooked up with Larry Mizell and started recording his smooth fusion grooves of the mid 70s – on records like Blackbyrd and Street Lady – he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Delmark/Transition, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Second issue of an album that originally came out on the short-lived Transition label – titled Byrd Jazz, and ostensibly issued under Byrd's name – although also featuring some fantastic work on saxes by the young Yusef Lateef! The album was also issued under Lateef's name by Delmark ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Landmark, 1990. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Nothing fancy, but a great back to basics session from Byrd – very solidly played, with a tight group, in a style that recalls his best mid 60s work for Blue Note! Players include Kenny Garrett, Joe Henderson, Donald Brown, Peter Washington, and the great Al Foster on drums – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Landmark, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A beautifully sensitive album from Donald Byrd – quite a change from his better-known jazz funk work of the 70s and early 80s – and part of a back-to-basics move he made in part of that latter decade! The album's very much in the best straight mode of the Landmark Records label scene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note (Spain), 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
One of the seminal sides cut by Donald Byrd in his partnership with Pepper Adams – a high-up, low-down set that's a smoker all the way through! Byrd's brightness on trumpet is nicely matched by Adams' fluid work on baritone sax – and the pair are wonderfully supported by a rhythm trio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
TCB, Early 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
70's issue of one of the Donald Byrd/Pepper Adams sessions for the Warwick label, from the early 60's. The groove is nice and hard, with a very tight, very in-the-pocket sort of sound. A young Herbie Hancock plays piano, and he lays down solos that are a lot more daring, and with a lot more fire, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
George Cables —
By George – George Cables Plays The Music Of George Gershwin ... LP Contemporary, 1987. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
George Cables takes on the music of George Gershwin – but in a set that's way more than just the usual batch of songbook standards! Cables has that warm glow that always makes us feel like he's playing electric, even when he's acoustic, as on this session – kind of a fluid glide that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Panart/Craft, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 5LP ... $99.99 114.99
An incredible collection of records – a series of albums that forever changed the sound of Latin music around the world! These five sets were all cooked up in the changing Cuban scene at the start of the 60s – where musicians were getting looser and freer, with a sound that was quite ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Complete Cuban Jam Sessions (5CD set) ... CD 53.99(Pressed on 180 gram vinyl at RTI – cut from the analog masters!)
Joe Cain —
Great Hits Of The 60s ... LP Time, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A gem of a record from Joe Cain – a fantastic arranger who's never gotten his due! The overall approach is what you'd expect from the title – a batch of 60s hits, done in easy instrumental versions – but Joe's style of bringing the instruments together makes for some real magic ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Adamo, 1977. Very Good ... $14.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Crown, Late 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
One of the few albums ever recorded by Red Callender – a player who certainly speaks "low", given that his instrument here is the tuba! Red's got a rumbling, bassy sound that's surprisingly un-corny – an approach to the tuba that's also informed by Callender's many years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split in the top seam and a small mark from sticker removal on front.)
Modern, 1955. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Beautiful bass work from 50s LA player Red Callender – heard here on this classic side recorded for the Modern imprint. Swingin Suite is easily one of Red's tightest sessions – a date that has Callender's basslines strongly leading a nonet of players that includes Harry Jones on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Crown pressing, with deep groove. Cover has waviness and staining due to moisture over a large portion.)
Cab Calloway —
16 Cab Calloway Classics ... LP CBS (Netherlands), Late 30s/Early 40s. Very Good ... $2.99
Trunk (UK), 1969. New Copy ... $25.99
The long-overdue issue of material that was originally recorded for the film Kes back in 1969 – short and lovely numbers arranged and composed by Brit easy talent John Cameron! Cameron's best known for his work in more groove-oriented formats – but this soundtrack is something ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited repress of 500 copies!)
Ram, 1980. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Early work from saxophonist Tony Campise – issued on a small label from Houston, and featuring Campise on alto, soprano, tenor, and flute – with Joe LoCasion on piano, Bill Murry on bass, and Keith Karnaky on drums. Titles include "Son Of Hogfat", "Hey There", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light splitting on the bottom seam.)
Dot, Late 50s. Good ... $11.99
Pretty cool work from west coast trumpeting brothers Pete & Conte Candoli – released to coincide with their appearance in Bell, Book, & Candle, where they worked in a small jazz combo fronted by Jack Lemmon (as a warlock!) on bongos! The style of the tracks is similar to those in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear. Record has light surface noise.)
Dot/Impulse, Late 50s. Sealed ... $8.99
Pretty cool work from west coast trumpeting brothers Pete & Conte Candoli – released to coincide with their appearance in Bell, Book, & Candle, where they worked in a small jazz combo fronted by Jack Lemmon (as a warlock!) on bongos! The style of the tracks is similar to those in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Cano —
Duke Ellington & Me ... LP RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An incredible early album from Eddie Cano – one that features his Latin tinged piano amidst some incredibly sharp orchestrations, all cooking up a set of tight and rhythmic readings of Ellington standards! The feel isn't as Latin as some of Eddie's other albums, but there's still some Latin ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and some tape on the spine.)
Reprise, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A stone classic from pianist Eddie Cano – recorded at the time he was heading the house combo at PJs, one of LA's hippest clubs of the 60s! The album's got Eddie grooving in a looser, freer, and more stripped-down style than on his 50s sessions – hitting a nice mix of Latin, jazz, and ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo with deep groove. Cover has a promo sticker, split seams held with clear tape, and a radio station stamp on back.)
Saravah/Souffle Continu (France), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99
One of the coolest albums ever recorded by the legendary Saravah Records label in France – and that's saying a heck of a lot, because just about every one of their records was pretty darn cool! This set is based around the music of cellist Jean-Charles Capon – who isn't exactly in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 500!)
Cookie Carr —
Plays Cool Organ With A Solid Beat Vol 2 ... LP Grand Award, 1959. Very Good+ ... $9.99
United Artists, 1959. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A real corker from Benny Carter's revival period at the end of the 50s – a large group session recorded with a very strong horn section, arranged and produced by Benny himself! The album's got a "calendar" gimmick – in that each of the 12 songs feature a month in the name ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove. Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner, with a piece of clear tape at the seam.)
East World (Japan), 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A nice small group set – Benny Carter on alto, with Harry Sweets Edison on trumpet, Teddy Wilson on piano, Milt Hinton on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums – plus a bit of vocals from Helen Humes! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi.)
Concord, 1985. Sealed ... $6.99
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(Shrinkwrap has a hole in front where a promo sticker was applied to the cover. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Pablo, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
One of those great dates from Benny Carter's later years – a time when he'd stepped back from doing big arrangements, working with larger group, and returned to some of the smaller combo modes that really made him great during his 50s years on Verve! No surprise, this set's produced by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
United Artists, 1960. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A bracingly simple album from Benny Carter – one recorded with small group west coast backing, in a style that really lets us focus on his wonderful tone! The set's one of Carter's most obscure from later years – a 1960 session recorded with Jimmy Rowles on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing, in great shape. Cover has a small vintage price sticker in one corner, but is nice overall.)
Atco, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
An interesting early album from Betty Carter – less jazz than some of her later work, but with a bit more of an edge than some of her ABC recordings. The album's got sort of an arranged sophisticated jazz style – in the mode of 60s work by Esther Phillips or Dinah Washington – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & blue label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, with a worn spot on the spine.)
Black Saint (Italy), 1982. Near Mint- ... $28.99
Richly complicated work from reedman John Carter – working here at a level that's a great change from his smaller combo work of the early years! Carter plays clarinet throughout – at the head of an octet with a very cerebral feel – a group who almost bring more of a serious music ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EmArcy, 1988. Sealed ... $14.99
A great set of solo bass from Ron Carter – with long takes on the tunes "Tap Tap Tap", "Two Hands Only", "DB Blues", and "New York Standard Time". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout mark.)
Ron Carter —
All Blues ... LP CTI, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
One of Ron Carter's best from the 70s – a hip and subtle effort recorded for CTI, with a small group that includes Joe Henderson on tenor, Roland Hanna on piano, and Billy Cobham on drums! Henderson's tenor work dominates the album, and the long tracks really let him snake around mightily ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp, including the CTI inner sleeve.)
Kudu, 1975. Very Good ... $3.99
Ron Carter gets sweet and funky on this 70s classic for Kudu Records – a set that's a fair bit different than some of Carter's acoustic trio sides of the decade, or some of his more high-concept work in recent years! The approach here is free and flowing – larger arrangements penned by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milestone, 1978. Very Good ... $3.99
A great step in the evolution of Ron Carter from brilliant bassist to even more brilliant leader! The album's cut at a time when Carter was really moving his instrument from the back to the front – playing piccolo bass more than usual, and plucking with a pronounced groove, even in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Milestone/Victor (Japan), 1985. Very Good+ ... $14.99
An unusual Japanese-only collection of work by bassist Ron Carter – pulled from American sides for Fantasy, and done by Suntory Whiskey! The set features the new tracks "Double Bass" and "36414" with Jay Berliner on guitar and Kenny Barron on piano – and other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Concord, 1984. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Guitarist Jim Hall is a player who's always realized he sounds best in a small, intimate setting – whether in his 50s trio recordings with Jimmy Giuffre, or his 60s classics with Bill Hall, or his 70s experiments with bassist Ron Carter – and this live date for Concord really revives ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige/Moodsville, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $33.99
Beautifully moody work from Al Casey – an early jazz guitarist who was sadly overlooked in later years. This record, issued in the early 60s, was an attempt to correct Casey's obscurity – and although it never brought him to the top of the charts, it is a wonderful session that lets ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – green label, deep groove, and RVG stamp! Cover is great.)
Phase 4 (UK), 1973. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A unique British session from bossa maestro Mario Castro-Neves – one that's got the same sweet and jazzy touches as his 60s records, but a slightly different feel as well! The style here is totally great – kind of the same maturation of sound that Sergio Mendes was hitting in the early ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing from the early 2000s – hard to find on vinyl in any format!)
Audio Fidelity, Early 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
An excellent bossa session led by pianist Oscar Castro-Neves and his band, and recorded during the blitz of early bossa sessions by the Audio Fidelity label! The group's a large one, but not too large to lose the groove – and Castro-Neves put the whole thing together so that the album's ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1959. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Gold label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Turquoise label pressing.)
GTA (Italy), Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $49.99
A fantastic rare set from this excellent Italian guitarist – a set that has Franco out front of some light strings – in a setting that really lets him shine on his solos! Arrangements are by Ennio Morricone, Gianni Ferrio, Franco Pisano, and other hip talents. LP, Vinyl record album
(Tri-fold cover has light wear and a small rip in one corner – but also appears to be autographed inside the gatefold.)
Dire (Italy), 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
A beautiful little record from reedman Eddie Daniels – and like some of his best work, a record that was cut overseas! The session has Eddie working with an Italian group that includes Sante Palumbo on piano and electric piano, Julius Farmer on bass, and Grady Tate on drums – all in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Feeding Tube, Late 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
Rare solo recordings made in Canada by Eugene Chadbourne during the late 70s – done with a style that's very similar to his seminal albums on the Parachute label! As with those, Chadbourne emerges here as a completely original talent – one with all the sharp edges of the free jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus download!)
Muse, 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A spacey album of keyboard duets between Joe Chambers and the great Larry Young! The album was recorded shortly before Larry passed away, and it features him and Chambers on a number of different keyboards – electric, acoustic, and organ – plus additional drums by Chambers on a few ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1964. Good+ ... $9.99
Wild tenor/organ trio side featuring the great Chicago R&B tenor player with an obscure organist named Dayton Selby. Wailin' cuts, with the two of them trading off in a crazy way, especially on cuts like "Skang!" and "Champin". A tough one to find, and waaaay better than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has split top and bottom seams with some marker.)
Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $19.99
More of a jazz album than the early vocal singles of Ray Charles – but a set that definitely is as great as promised by the title! Ray's in the lead on piano – taking some strong solos, and showing us what a sensitive phraseologist he can be when needed – really showcasing that ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Great Ray Charles (180 gram mono pressing) ... LP 17.99(Original green label "long playing unbreakable", deep groove pressing! Cover has some staining on the top seam and light wear.)
Atlantic, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $17.99 19.98
More of a jazz album than the early vocal singles of Ray Charles – but a set that definitely is as great as promised by the title! Ray's in the lead on piano – taking some strong solos, and showing us what a sensitive phraseologist he can be when needed – really showcasing that ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Great Ray Charles ... LP 19.99(Record Store Crawl Exclusive pressing, limited to brick & mortar stores. Just 500 copies!)
Atlantic, Early 60s. Sealed ... $14.99
Fairly decent jazz session, and one in which Ray plays alto sax and electric piano, along with his usual acoustic piano. Milt Jackson is on vibes, of course, and the rest of the group includes Kenny Burrell, Percy Heath, and Art Taylor. Titles include "Soul Meeting", "X Ray ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue pressing in a barcode cover, with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap has a Super Savers sticker.)
Warwick, Early 60s. Very Good ... $29.99
A killer record from vibist Teddy Charles – and one that's maybe one of his sharpest, most soulful outings too – thanks to the presence of Booker Ervin on tenor and Booker Little on trumpet! Some of Teddy's earlier material was in more of a soul jazz mode, but the style here is much ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a small peeled spot on back.)
Concord, 1984. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A sweetly stepping session of bluesy jazz vocals from Jeannie Cheatham – outwardly a trad-oriented record, but done here with some nice light west coast touches that really capture the best of the Concord groove of the early 80s. There's a gentle swing to the tracks that reminds us of some ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a promo stamp, and radio station letters in a pen.)
