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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Jazz Messengers (Columbia) (with bonus tracks) ... CD 
Columbia, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer early album by Art Blakey and his first incarnation of The Messengers – recorded before Horace Silver left the group, and a rare non-Blue Note outing done for Columbia Records! The ensemble here features Donald Byrd on trumpet, Hank Mobley on tenor, and Doug Watkins on bass – ... read more CD
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Jazz Messengers (Jazz Odyssey) ... LP 
Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A killer early album by Art Blakey and his first incarnation of The Messengers – recorded before Horace Silver left the group, and a rare non-Blue Note outing done for Columbia Records! The ensemble here features Donald Byrd on trumpet, Hank Mobley on tenor, and Doug Watkins on bass – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Live At Ronnie Scotts 1985 ... CD DRG, 1985. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Jean Toussaint on tenor, Donald Harrison on alto, Lonnie Plaxico on bass and Mulgrew Miller on piano. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Night In Tunisia (First Editions Series – with bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/BMG, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the time – and a killer album that sports a late 50's lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, and Bill Hardman. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that Blakey's leadership brings to ... read more CD
(2002 digipak pressing.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Originally – Previously Unreleased Recordings From 1956 ... LP Columbia, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great rare 50s material by Blakey – an early 80s issue of outtakes from the Hard Bop LP, plus some sides recorded shortly afterwards, with a slight line-up change! The group is one of the earliest incarnations of the Jazz Messengers, featuring Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley in the front line, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Ritual ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hard-swinging cooker from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – recorded during the landmark year of 1957 – when Blakey's group was open to recording for a number of different labels, in a number of different settings! The set was originally done for the west coast stalwart Pacific ... read more CD
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... CD RCA, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... read more CD
(Out of print. Punch through tray card.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Theory Of Art (aka A Night In Tunisia – RCA) ... LP RCA, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A reissue of one of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the late 50s, a killer album that sports a great lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, Bill Hardman, Sam Dockery and Spanky DeBrest. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Three Blind Mice ... LP United Artists, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual live set from the great Art Blakey – his only album for the United Artists label, but one that continues the tradition of the expanded group style he was starting to use at Blue Note! The lineup here is a sextet, one that's got even more power than the Jazz Messengers as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono grey label pressing. Cover is nice!)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Three Blind Mice (Solid State pressing) ... LP Solid State, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual live set from the great Art Blakey – his only album for the United Artists label, but one that continues the tradition of the expanded group style he was starting to use at Blue Note! The lineup here is a sextet, one that's got even more power than the Jazz Messengers as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey & Thelonius Monk —
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk ... CD Atlantic, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Angular Monk meets hard-driving Art Blakey – in a session that's quite unique, and which has gone onto become one of the best-remembered Atlantic jazz sessions of the late 50s! The album features Blakey in that key non-Blue Note year of 1957 – a time when he was working with a variety ... read more CD
Also available Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk ... LP 29.99
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 22.99
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (with bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Art Blakey & Thelonius Monk —
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk ... LP Atlantic, 1957. Very Good- ... $29.99
Angular Monk meets hard-driving Art Blakey – in a session that's quite unique, and which has gone onto become one of the best-remembered Atlantic jazz sessions of the late 50s! The album features Blakey in that key non-Blue Note year of 1957 – a time when he was working with a variety ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Stereo green label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear and aging.)
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 22.99
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (with bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Art Blakey & Thelonius Monk —
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (180 gram 2LP edition – with bonus tracks) ... LP Atlantic/Rhino, 1957. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Angular Monk meets hard-driving Art Blakey – in a session that's quite unique, and which has gone onto become one of the best-remembered Atlantic jazz sessions of the late 50s! The album features Blakey in that key non-Blue Note year of 1957 – a time when he was working with a variety ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Features new mastering from the mono master tapes – plus new notes, and rare photos and ephemera!)
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk ... LP 29.99
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 22.99
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (with bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Atlantic/Rhino, 1957. New Copy 2CD ... $22.99 24.99
Angular Monk meets hard-driving Art Blakey – in a session that's quite unique, and which has gone onto become one of the best-remembered Atlantic jazz sessions of the late 50s! The album features Blakey in that key non-Blue Note year of 1957 – a time when he was working with a variety ... read more CD
Also available (Features new mastering from the mono master tapes – plus new notes, and rare photos and ephemera!)
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk ... LP 29.99
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (with bonus tracks) ... CD 5.99
Atlantic/Rhino, 1957. Used ... $5.99
Angular Monk meets hard-driving Art Blakey – in a session that's quite unique, and which has gone onto become one of the best-remembered Atlantic jazz sessions of the late 50s! The album features Blakey in that key non-Blue Note year of 1957 – a time when he was working with a variety ... read more CD
Also available (Atlantic Jazz Gallery pressing in a cardboard digipack – in nice shape too!)
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk ... LP 29.99
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Thelonious Monk (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 22.99
Art Blakey (with Billy Harper) —
Live At Slug's NYC ... CD Everest, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic live set from 1968 – recorded after Blakey's classic Blue Note years, with a unique lineup that includes a young Billy Harper on tenor, Ronnie Matthews on piano, and Julian Priester on trombone! Harper alone is worth the price of the LP – as his firey solos are great, ... read more CD
LRC/Solid (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
A fantastic live set from 1968 – recorded after Blakey's classic Blue Note years, but with a group of fantastic players that includes a young Billy Harper on tenor, Ronnie Matthews on piano, and Julian Priester on trombone. Harper alone is worth the price of the CD – as his firey solos ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1954. Used ... $0.99
A wonderfully hard-storming set – and a record that not only firmly put the Jazz Messengers on the map, but also set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The group here is the early version of the Messengers – almost co-led by drummer Art Blakey with pianist Horace Silver ... read more CD
(Late 80s pressing.)
Art Blakey Quintet —
Night At Birdland Vol 1 ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully hard-storming set – and a record that not only firmly put the Jazz Messengers on the map, but also set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The group here is the early version of the Messengers – almost co-led by drummer Art Blakey with pianist Horace Silver ... read more CD
(Out of print SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
Art Blakey Quintet —
Night At Birdland Vol 1 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully hard-storming set – and a record that not only firmly put the Jazz Messengers on the map, but also set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The group here is the early version of the Messengers – almost co-led by drummer Art Blakey with pianist Horace Silver ... read more CD
Art Blakey Quintet —
Night At Birdland Vol 1 (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully hard-storming set – and a record that not only firmly put the Jazz Messengers on the map, but also set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The group here is the early version of the Messengers – almost co-led by drummer Art Blakey with pianist Horace Silver ... read more CD
Art Blakey Quintet —
Night At Birdland Vol 2 ... CD Blue Note, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully hard-storming set – and a record that not only firmly put the Jazz Messengers on the map, but also set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The group here is the early version of the Messengers – almost co-led by drummer Art Blakey with pianist Horace Silver ... read more CD
Art Blakey Quintet —
Night At Birdland Vol 2 (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully hard-storming set – and a record that not only firmly put the Jazz Messengers on the map, but also set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The group here is the early version of the Messengers – almost co-led by drummer Art Blakey with pianist Horace Silver ... read more CD
Art Blakey with Billy Harper —
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Live! – Vol 1 (Trip) ... LP Trip, 1968. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic live set from 1968 – recorded after Blakey's classic Blue Note years, with a unique lineup that includes a young Billy Harper on tenor, Ronnie Matthews on piano, and Julian Priester on trombone! Harper alone is worth the price of the LP – as his firey solos are great, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, ring wear.)
Fontana/Universal (France), Late 1950s. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 35.99 About May 3, 2024
Art Blakey's soundtrack to this fantastic French film is one of his best non-Blue Note albums ever – and it's got the additional bonus of featuring performances by the great French tenor star Barney Wilen! The tunes here are way more than just short scene-setting soundtrack numbers – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers —
Ugetsu – Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers At Birdland ... LP Riverside, 1963. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Art Blakey's best non-Blue Note albums of the 60s – a hard-wailing live set that fully exploits the best talents of the six-piece version of the Jazz Messengers! The group here is that tremendous sextet that featured Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Wayne Shorter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – black label, silver text, microphone logo, and deep groove! Cover has some light wear, but this is a very nice copy.)
Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie & Others —
Giants Of Jazz – Recorded Live At The Victoria Theatre In London ... LP Atlantic, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
This session shouldn't work, but it does – and beautifully! By all means, an album that includes Diz, Art Blakey, Monk, and Sonny Stitt playing together should be a first-rate snoozer, with hackneyed performances of common-denominator material that they can all get their hooks around – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Capitol Record Club pressing. A nice copy.)
Blue Note, 1985. Used ... $9.99
A landmark concert from the mid 80s – one held to honor the resurrection of the Blue Note label, featuring a wealth of some of the best players for the label – from the 80s back to the 50s bebop years. This is the third of 4 LPs, issued both separately and in a box set format. This ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Blakey/Roulette, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A drum-heavy spectacular – featuring four of the top hardbop drummers of the late 50s, all recorded live at Birdland, soloing back and forth in larger groups that really make the whole thing cook! Although the cover and title might make you think the record's a novelty, it's way more than ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2021. Used ... $9.99
Absence is a word that can instantly have a sense of sadness, but it can also have a sort of beauty, too – and that's definitely the case in this album of work done as a tribute to the great Wayne Shorter by trumpeter Terence Blanchard! The record's way more than just a collection of Shorter' ... read more CD
Terence Blanchard —
Billie Holiday Songbook ... CD Columbia, 1994. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Blanchard on trumpet, Bruce Barth on piano, Chris Thomas on bass, Troy Davis on drums, and Jeanie Bryson on vocals. Tracks include "Detour Ahead", "In My Solitude", "I Cried For You", "Don't Explain", "Strange Fruit", "Lady Sings The ... read more CD
(Out of print. Punch through tray card.)
Terence Blanchard —
Bounce ... CD Blue Note, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Warmth and magic from Terence Blanchard – an album of simple beauty and timeless soul that's one of the best we've heard from him to date! The set features a group that includes tenor, guitar, piano, Fender Rhodes, and organ – and overall, it's got a soulful depth that reminds us of ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed with a thin cutout through the case spine.)
Terence Blanchard —
Heart Speaks ... CD Columbia, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Edward Simon and Ivan Lins on piano, Oscar Castro-Neves on guitar, David Bohanovich and Fred Zlotkin on cello, David Pulphus on bass, Troy Davis on drums, and Paulinho Da Costa on percussion. CD
Terence Blanchard —
Malcolm X – The Original Motion Picture Score ... CD Columbia, 1992. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Music from the Spike Lee film – composed and conducted by Terence Blanchard. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Terence Blanchard —
Malcolm X Jazz Suite ... CD Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Sam Newsome on tenor saxophone, Bruce Bath on piano, Tarus Mateen on bass, and Troy Davis on drums. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Columbia, 1995. Used ... $6.99
The rare instrumental score to Clockers – very mature work from Terence Blanchard! (Soundtracks, Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Terence Blanchard —
Romantic Defiance ... CD Columbia, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Kenny Garrett on tenor saxophone, Edward Simon on piano, Chris Thomas on bass, Troy Davis on drums. CD
Sony, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Features Blanchard on trumpet, Sam Newsome on tenor, Bruce Barth on piano, Rodney Whitaker on bass, and Troy Davis on drums. Tracks include "Lil' Fawdy", "Central Focus", "Dear Old Stockholm", "Detour Ahead", and the medley "Glass J/Mo' Better ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Terence Blanchard —
Tale Of God's Will – A Requiem For Katrina ... CD Blue Note, 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Brice Winston on tenor and soprano saxes, Aaron Parks on piano, Derrick Hodge on electric and acoustic bass, Kendrick Scott on drums and percussion, and Zach Harmon on tabla. CD
Columbia, 1991. Used ... $1.99
Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Branford Marsalis and Sam Newsome on tenor saxophone, Bruce Barth on piano, Rodney Whitaker on double bass, and Jeff Watts and Troy Davis on drums. CD
CuBop/Ubiquity, 2024. New Copy 2LP ... $24.99 28.99
A long-overdue set from the great Johnny Blas – the percussionist who really made the Cubop label so great back in the 90s, returning here with a sound and style that's even more classic than ever! The instrumentation and production are rock-solid throughout – no too-polished modes, ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Samuel Blaser —
Roundabout/Jazz Door (France), 2023. Used 2 CD Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
With Russ Lossing on piano. CD
Enja (Germany), 2024. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
Trombonist Samuel Blaser pays tribute to the legacy of Jamaican music – but in a way that also resonates strongly with some of his more jazz-based releases too! The record's mostly instrumental – but does have vocals from Carroll Thompson on two tracks, and Lee Scratch Perry on two ... read more CD
Theo Bleckmann —
I Dwell In Possibility ... CD Winter & Winter (Germany), 2010. Used ... Out Of Stock
Carla Bley —
4 x 4 ... CD Watt/ECM (Germany), 1999. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Carla Bley on piano, Wolfgang Puschnig on alto saxophone, Andy Sheppard on tenor saxophone, Steve Swallow on bass, Victor Lewis on drums, Larry Goldings on organ, Gary Valente on trombone, and Lew Soloff on trumpet. CD
(Out of print.)
Carla Bley —
Dinner Music ... CD Watt (Germany), 1976. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Other players include Roswell Rudd on trombone, Carlos Ward on alto and tenor, Michael Mantler on trumpet, Eric Gale and Cornell Dupree on guitars, and Richard Tee on piano and electric piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Carla Bley —
Fleur Carnivore ... CD Watt (Germany), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
Carla Bley on piano, Wolfgang Puschnig on alto saxophone and flute, Roberto Ottini on baritone and soprano saxophone, Christof Lauer on tenor and soprano saxophone, Andy Sheppard on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Daniel Beaussier on oboe and flute, Bob Stewart on tuba, Jens Winther and Lew Soloff on ... read more CD
Carla Bley —
Heavy Heart ... LP Watt/ECM, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of those records from a time when Carla Bley was really finding her voice as a leader – working here on organ and keyboards with Steve Slagle on flute and alto, Hiram Bullock on guitar, Kenny Kirkland on piano, and Steve Swallow on bass – plus some guest work from Michael Mantler on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carla Bley —
Lost Chords Find Paolo Fresu ... CD Watt, 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
Carla Bley on piano, Steve Swallow on bass, Billy Drummond on drums, Andy Sheppard on soprano and tenor saxophone, and Paolo Fresu on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD
Carla Bley —
Musique Mecanique ... CD Watt (Germany), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Terry Adams, Alan Braufman, John Clark, Michael Mantler, Roswell Rudd, D Sharpe, Bob Stewart, Steve Swallow, and Gary Windo. Special guests on this set are Charlie Haden and Eugene Chadbourne. CD
(Out of print.)
Carla Bley —
Night Glo ... LP Watt, 1985. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Carla Bley plays organ and keyboards – with work from the great Larry Willis on acoustic and electric piano, plus Hiram Bullock on guitar, Steve Swallow on bass, Victor Lewis on drums, and Manolo Badrena on percussion! The set also features guest work from Paul McCandless on reeds and Randy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light staining and waviness.)
Watt (Germany), 1981. Used ... $22.99
Carla Bley's got a great lineup here – one that includes Michael Mantler on trumpet, Carlos Ward on alto and soprano sax, and Steve Swallow on bass! CD
(Out of print.)
Carla Bley —
Social Studies ... LP Watt, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Carla Bley's got a great lineup here – one that includes Michael Mantler on trumpet, Carlos Ward on alto and soprano sax, and Steve Swallow on bass! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a promo sticker, light wear, center split at the spine, and is lightly bent at the edges and bottom left corner.)
Watt, 1990. Used ... $6.99
Players include Andy Sheppard, Steve Swallow, Lew Soloff, Gary Valente, Victor Lewis, and Wolfgang Puschnig. CD
Carla Bley & Paul Haines —
Escalator Over the Hill ... CD JCOA (Germany), 1971. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic and ambitious project that's in the best tradition of the Jazz Composers Orchestra – a set that features music by Carla Bley and words by Paul Haines – in an extended set that mixes avant jazz instrumentation with spoken passages by a surprising lineup of voices – ... read more CD
Carla Bley & Paul Haines —
Escalator Over the Hill ... CD JCOA (Germany), 1971. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic and ambitious project that's in the best tradition of the Jazz Composers Orchestra – a set that features music by Carla Bley and words by Paul Haines – in an extended set that mixes avant jazz instrumentation with spoken passages by a surprising lineup of voices – ... read more CD
BMG/Watt (Germany), 1993. Used ... $14.99
Beautiful duets – Carla Bley on piano and Steve Swallow on bass! CD
(Out of print.)
Carla Bley Big Band —
Goes To Church ... CD Watt (Germany), 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, and Wolfgang Puschnig. Tracks include "Beads", "Permanent Wave", "Setting Calvin's Waltz" and "Who Will Rescue You?". CD
Carla Bley, Andy Sheppard & Steve Swallow —
Andando El Tiempo ... CD ECM (Germany), 2016. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful trio session from Carla Bley – with longtime partners Andy Sheppard on tenor and soprano saxes and Steve Swallow on bass – whose work together has only gotten more lyrical, poetic, and sublime over the years! The 3-part "Andando El Tiempo" builds beautifully in ... read more CD
Carla Bley, Andy Sheppard & Steve Swallow —
Songs With Legs ... CD Watt (Germany), 1995. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Live recordings from a great trio! Tracks include "Misterioso", "Wrong Key Donkey", "Crazy With You", "Real Life Hits", and "Chicken". CD
(Out of print and sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)
ECM (Germany), 2020. Used ... $12.99
Beautiful sounds from pianist Carla Bley – a musician who just keeps on blowing us away as the decades move on – and that's saying a hell of a lot, given how many years she's been making music! There's a really special quality to this record – a warmth and maybe just a slight ... read more CD
Carla Bley/Watt, 2003. Used ... $11.99
Carla Bley on piano, Andy Sheppard on soprano & tenor saxophones, Steve Swallow on bass and Billy Drumm on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Paul Bley —
12 + 6 In A Row ... CD Hat Hut (Switzerland), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Solo, duo, and trio recordings from Paul Bley – all done in an amazingly inventive mode that takes us back to his key sessions of the early 70s! Bley's in great company here – with Hans Koch on reeds and Franz Koglmann on flugelhorn – both musicians who share Paul's sense of ... read more CD
Paul Bley —
Blues For Red (180 gram pressing) ... LP Red (Italy), 1989. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
"Blues" might be a surprising word for the title of an album by Paul Bley – especially given his modern inclinations – but the term definitely fits here, as this set of solo piano performances by Bley has a wonderfully moody, mellow quality – and a surprising amount of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – in a sleeve that has been hand watercolored!)
Paul Bley —
Fragments ... CD ECM (Germany), 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Bley on piano, John Surman on saxes, Bill Frisell on guitar, and Paul Motian on drums! CD
Paul Bley —
Hands On ... CD Transheart (Japan), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
A solo record – tracks include "Points", "Ram Dance", "If–", and "Three Fifth". CD
Paul Bley —
Improvisie (limited numbered edition) ... CD America/Verve, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Incredible work from Paul Bley – and a record that captures him in his excellent electric period, working in a different setting than we've heard him elsewhere! The group on the set is a trio – one that matches Bley's work on electric piano and synthesizer with percussion from Han ... read more CD
Paul Bley —
Introducing Paul Bley (with bonus tracks) ... CD Debut/OJC, 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
The earliest work on record from pianist Paul Bley – the Canadian modernist who'd become much better known for his more experimental work in later years, but who's heard here in a slightly straighter trio set! Even at this early point, though, Bley's talents are amazing – sharp-edged ... read more CD
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1998. New Copy ... $27.99 29.99
Pianist Paul Bley played famously with Ornette Coleman in his earliest years – and here, he gives a nod to that special time in his career, while also working in a style that's very much his own! All tracks are famous originals penned by Ornette, but delivered in very different trio readings ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Justin Time, 2004. Used ... $6.99
Solo piano album – tracks include "Breakdown", "Blues Waltz", "8th Avenue", and "Nothing To Declare". CD
(Sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Paul Bley —
Open, To Love ... LP ECM, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful solo piano work from Paul Bley – spare, stark, and almost lovely – and a real contrast to some of his more aggressive experiments of the late 60s. The Bley here has almost a hint of sadness and longing, especially on the numbers that have him revisiting tunes he'd done on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury/Universal (Japan), 1954. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
Early early work by Paul Bley – years before he picked up the synthesizer, and years before he became the moody modernist he was in the 70s! The album's a relatively straight batch of tracks, but does have a touch of modernism – an early example of the sharp sounds that Bley would ... read more CD
Paul Bley —
Paul Bley Plays Carla Bley ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
The music of Carla Bley is always a special thing – compositions that began appearing on modern jazz recordings long before Carla herself got a chance to record as a leader – yet there's also maybe something extra special about this set, as Paul Bley really gets all the special sense of ... read more CD
Paul Bley —
Paul Bley Plays Carla Bley (180 gram pressing) ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1992. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The music of Carla Bley is always a special thing – compositions that began appearing on modern jazz recordings long before Carla herself got a chance to record as a leader – yet there's also maybe something extra special about this set, as Paul Bley really gets all the special sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hat Art (Switzerland), Late 60s. New Copy ... $17.99 19.99
Early work from pianist Paul Bley – material that really shows his commitment to the songwriting strengths of the great Annette Peacock! The first two thirds of the set features European material recorded in Rome and Baarn in 1966 – Bley working alongside bassist Mark Levinson and ... read more CD
Red (Italy), 1966. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Pivotal work from piano genius Paul Bley – an important recording done in Rome in the mid 60s, and one of those sessions that really helped Bley reinvent the sound of jazz piano at the time! The record's got this beautiful mix of free improvisation and group structure – a vibe that's ... read more CD
Paul Bley —
Solo In Mondsee ... CD ECM, 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ten numbered variations – performed by Paul Bley on piano. CD
Paul Bley —
Touching (Japanese pressing) ... LP Fontana/Trio (Japan), 1965. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Prime modern work from the great Paul Bley – a pianist who was really expanding his sound at this time – to a level that would soon make him a legend around the globe! The European date is a great chance to hear Bley really opening things up – playing freely, with an amazing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi – a great copy!)
Soul Note (Italy), 1997. Used ... $8.99
Paul Bley on piano and Gary Peacock on bass. CD
(Out of print, slight crease on booklet.)
Paul Bley, Gary Peacock, Tony Oxley, John Surman —
In The Evenings Out There ... CD ECM (Germany), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Paul Bley on piano, Gary Peacock on bass, Tony Oxley on drums, and John Surman on baritone saxiphone and bass clarinet. Tracks are all originals and include "Portrait of Silence", "Speak Easy", "Alignment", "Spe-cu-lay-ting", and "Afterthoughts& ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Paul Bley/ECM (Germany), 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work from this classic trio! CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Paul Bley/Owl/Mesa Bluemoon, 1989. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With players like these, the life of a trio must be a great one – and the album's one part of a two-day recording session done by pianist Paul Bley, bassist Steve Swallow, and saxophonist Jimmy Giuffre! The "trio" tag is somewhat misleading at times – because the album's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Paul Bley/Owl/Rhino, 1989. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With players like these, the life of a trio must be a great one – and the album's one part of a two-day recording session done by pianist Paul Bley, bassist Steve Swallow, and saxophonist Jimmy Giuffre! The "trio" tag is somewhat misleading at times – because the album's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jane Ira Bloom —
Art & Aviation ... CD Arabesque Jazz, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jane Ira Bloom on soprano saxophone live electronics, Kenny Wheeler on flugelhorn and trumpet, Ron Horton on trumpet, Kenny Werner on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, Michael Formanek on bass and Jerry Granelli on drums and elektro acoustic percussion. CD
Artist Share, 2005. Used ... $6.99
Jane Ira Bloom on soprano saxophone and live electronics, Jamie Saft on keyboards and electronics, Mark Dresser on bass, and Bobby Previte on drums and electronic drums. CD
(Cover has some wear.)
Jane Ira Bloom —
Slalom ... LP Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Fred Hersch on piano, Kent McLagan on bass, and Tom Rainey on drums and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
Outline, 2017. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Jane Ira Bloom on soprano saxophone, Dawn Clement on piano, Mark Helias on bass, Bobby Previte on drums, with vocals from Deborah Rush. CD
(Out of print.)
Bloto —
Kwasy I Zasady ... LP Astigmatic (Poland), 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A record that's nicely lean and focused compared to some of the darker, moodier records from this Polish group – almost as if they've shaken out a few layers in the mix, and focused a bit more on some of the acoustic elements in their lineup! There's still plenty of the deep bass guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Blue —
Work ... CD Jazzheads, 2019. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features special guest Kirk Lightsey on piano. Tracks include "Sweet Emma", "That's All", "Mellow Mood", "Teach Me Tonight", and "Attitude". CD
Arkadia, 1999. Used ... $1.99
Features Michael Cochrane on piano and Santi Debriano on bass! CD
(Cutout hole through barcode.)
Ja Ja, 2007. Used ... $2.99
TK Blue on alto and soprano saxophone, flute and kalimba, Steve Turre on trombone, James Weidman and Onaje Allan Gumbs on piano, Essiet Okon Ossiet on bass, Willie Martinez on bass, and Kevin Jones on percussion. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Blue Effect/Supraphon/Kray (Germany), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A very heady set from the Czech scene of the early 70s – already a hotbed for some very progressive sounds in jazz – which get further inspiration here in the majestic meeting of the prog group Blue Effect and the legendary Jazz Q ensemble! The vibe is different than jazz/rock work ... read more CD
Supraphon/Arcangelo (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $18.99 29.99
A prog classic from the Czech scene at the start of the 70s – music from a moment when things were really pushing the cultural barriers in the new freedoms of the time! Blue Effect blend core jamming with some larger arrangements that appear from time to time – all given a sense of ... (Rock, Jazz) read more CD
Blue Moods —
Swing & Soul ... CD Posi-Tone, 2024. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
An all-star group take on the music of Duke Pearson – paying wonderful tribute to the kind of special, soulful grooves that Duke cooked up during his too-short career on Blue Note Records in the 60s! The lineup here is top-shelf, and very much in keeping with the sort of strong combos that ... read more CD
Blue Note All Stars (Akinmusire/Blue Note, 2017. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant update of the older Blue Note All-Stars concept – a set that features a tremendous lineup of the contemporary talents who've helped shape the new sound of the label in recent years – including trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, keyboardist Robert Glasper, bassist Derrick Hodge, ... read more CD
Blue Note All-Stars —
Blue Spirit ... CD Blue Note, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Players include Tim Hagans, Greg Osby, Javon Jackson, Kevin Hays, Essiet Essiet, and Bill Stewart. CD
Blue Note 7 —
Mosaic – A Celebration Of Blue Note Records ... CD Blue Note, 2008. Used ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant celebration of Blue Note Records – one that features some key songs from the label's classic years, interpreted by a sharp-edged group of younger players! The lineup here is wonderful – Nicholas Payton on trumpet, Steve Wilson on alto and flute, Ravi Coltrane on tenor, ... read more CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
