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A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
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Jazz Warriors —
Out Of Many, One People ... CD 
Island, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Brian Edwards on alto and soprano saxophone, Andy Harewood on baritone saxophone and clarinet, Gary Crosby and Val Maniks on double bass, Mark Mondesir on drums, Kevin Robinson on flugelhorn, Jeff Gordon on flute, alto and soprano saxophone, Alan Weekes on guitar, Mamadi Kamara on percussion, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz Workshop —
Jazz Workshop Concert – Ruhrfest Spiele 1962 ... LP 
Columbia (Germany), 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great all-star international group – with Arne Domnerus and Herb Geller on alto, Hans Koller on tenor, Ronnie Ross on baritone, Bengt Arne Wallin and Rob Pronk on trumpet, Toots Thielemans on guitar and harmonica, Freidrich Gulda on piano, and Rolf Ericson on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, slightly wavy panels, center split in the top seam held with clear tape, Columbia Stereo sticker at the spine, and some stains at the bottom edge. Labels have Odeon stickers.)
BBE (UK), 2022. New Copy ... $16.99 32.99
An incredible tribute to the legendary Strata Records in Detroit – performed by Jazzanova with a host of other guests – and at a level that's maybe the greatest thing the group has ever given us on record! The vibe here is a lot more Strata and spiritual than the style you'd expect ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Jazzanova —
Strata Records – The Sound Of Detroit – Reimagined By Jazzanova ... LP BBE (UK), 2022. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An incredible tribute to the legendary Strata Records in Detroit – performed by Jazzanova with a host of other guests – and at a level that's maybe the greatest thing the group has ever given us on record! The vibe here is a lot more Strata and spiritual than the style you'd expect ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Strata Records – The Sound Of Detroit – Reimagined By Jazzanova ... CD 16.99
Jazz Groove, 2005. Used ... $6.99
Large group of improvisational musicians performing works by Mike Nock including " Earthbound", "Floating Cloud", "Flowing Water", and others. CD
Panton/Arcangelo (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $19.99 29.99
Excellent funky jazz from Czechoslovakia – served up in a blistering mix of big band arrangements and electric rock elements! The group's a jazz-rock orchestra – with a hard wailing instrumental sound that's sort of like the Clarke Boland Big Band, mixed with fuzzed-out guitars – ... read more CD
Jazztet —
Moment To Moment ... CD Soul Note (Italy), 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ray Drummond on bass, Benny Golson on tenor saxophone, Mickey Tucker on piano, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Albert Heath on drums, and Art Farmer On flugelhorn. CD
Jazztronik —
Universal Language ... LP Toyoka/Lawson (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Jazztronik are sounding really wonderful here – maybe even with more jazz than in the early days, thanks to the increasing piano and keyboard skills of leader Ryota Nozaki! In fact, even the structure of the record is more jazz-based than before – really just a trio lineup, with bass ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carter Jefferson —
Rise Of Atlantis (180 gram green vinyl pressing) ... LP Timeless/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A bold statement by one of the best underground jazz players of the 70s! Carter Jefferson cut his chops with Art Blakey in the years after Blakey had Billy Harper in the group – and seemed to follow Harper into some of the same highly spiritual, soulful territory at the time! Jefferson's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Seminal work from one of the hippest jazz singers ever – a session that showed the world that Eddie Jefferson was firmly back in business during the 60s! The set's got a really rollicking feel, and a bit more influence from soul than the bop of Eddie's roots – with elements of gospel ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Prestige, 1968. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Seminal work from one of the hippest jazz singers ever – a session that showed the world that Eddie Jefferson was firmly back in business during the 60s! The set's got a really rollicking feel, and a bit more influence from soul than the bop of Eddie's roots – with elements of gospel ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing – nice and clean! Vinyl has a mark that clicks on the title track, but is great overall.)
Eddie Jefferson —
Letter From Home ... LP Riverside, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The beginning of a whole new chapter of greatness for singer Eddie Jefferson – a record that took his older style of putting words to jazz solos, and updated it nicely for a new generation in the 60s! Eddie's got a rootsy look on the cover, but the sound here is snappingly hip and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Jefferson —
Live-Liest ... LP Muse, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Eddie's last great records, and a smoking live set that has him singing with a group that includes Eric Kloss and Richie Cole on alto saxes – and Mickey Tucker playing some sweet electric piano. The vibe is more traditional vocalese than some of Eddie's other Muse recordings, with a ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Jefferson —
Things Are Getting Better ... CD Muse, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the weirdest, wildest albums ever from Eddie Jefferson – a real standout classic that shows him retooling his sound for the 70s! After years of writing lyrics to James Moody and Charlie Parker tunes, Eddie lays out some crazy lyrics for modern jazz standards like "Freedom Jazz ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Ron Jefferson —
Ron Jefferson Choir (180 gram pressing) ... LP Polydor/Sam Records (France), Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing record that predates many ideas in soul jazz by a decade! Drummer Ron Jefferson was a lesser-known member of the LA bebop scene of the late 50s and early 60s, but by the time he cut this album for French Polygram in the mid 60s, he'd been to Africa, and had discovered a whole new set of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition! Beautiful pressing – 180 gram vinyl, pressed at Pallas, in a flipback cover, with insert!)
Thomas Jefferson —
Dreaming Down The River To New Orleans ... CD GHB, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Thomas Jefferson on trumpet – with Jim Robinson and Waldron "Frog" Joseph on trombone,Louis Cottrell on clarinet, Lester Sandiago on piano, Paul Barbarin on drums, and others. CD
Fran Jeffries —
Sings Of Sex And The Single Girl ... LP MGM, 1965. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
George Jenkins —
Drum Stuff ... LP Tampa, 1956. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A killer set from drummer George Jenkins – with a hard-wailing Central Ave groove, augmented by some killer tenor work by Plas Johnson! This is one of the best albums ever to hear Johnson blowing in a jazz mode – and his tenor skills put him right up there with Willis Jackson or Gene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove on red vinyl. Cover has bent corners, some splitting in the seams and spine, and some wear and yellowing from age in back.)
John Jenkins —
John Jenkins With Kenny Burrell (with bonus tracks) ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
The great John Jenkins was one of the lesser-known sax stars to come out of the Chicago scene of the late 50s – but he was also one of the best! Jenkins played alto impeccably – with boppish agility, and a deep sense of soul that worked great on this one and only Blue Note session as a ... read more CD
(Out of print 1999 Connoisseur pressing.)
John Jenkins & Donald Byrd —
Jazz Eyes ... CD Regent/Savoy, Late 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little session – an oft-overlooked gem from Savoy's legendary hardbop years of the 50s! Altoist John Jenkins leads the session – which also features Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor – and with a lineup like that, you can hardly miss! ... read more CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing.)
John Jenkins, Clifford Jordan, & Bobby Timmons —
Jenkins, Jordan, & Timmons ... CD Prestige/New Jazz/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
About as hip as you can get for a hardbop session – a real cooker from the left end of the spectrum, filled with great work from all three players in the title! The pairing of Clifford Jordan's tenor and John Jenkins' alto is especially nice – as Jordan seems to bring out a bit of a ... read more CD
(1994 OJC pressing.)
Karl Jenkins —
Penumbra II ... CD Jazz In Britain (UK), 1971. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really early piece of music from the great Karl Jenkins – the British instrumentalist that most folks know for his work in Soft Machine in the mid 70s – heard here a few years before, on a beautiful composition that mixes his jazz inclinations with some of his more serious ambitions! ... read more CD
Leroy Jenkins —
Leroy Jenkins Live ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Leroy Jenkins on violin, Brandon Ross on guitar, Eric Johnson on synthesizer, Hill Greene on bass, and Reggie Nicholson on drums. CD
Reprise, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono tri-color pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, with some spotty aging and a round sticker in back.)
Bill Jennings & Jack McDuff —
Glide On ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A groovy glide from the mighty Bill Jennings – making a key transition here from earlier R&B into hipper soul jazz – thanks to the help of organist Jack McDuff! Bill was Jack's guitarist on a few of his key early Prestige dates, but the roles are reversed here – with Jennings ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label pressing, with RVG stamp – nice and clean. Back cover has a light stain, but overall this is a nice copy.)
Bill Jennings & Jack McDuff —
Legends Of Acid Jazz – Glide On/Prestige, 1959/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Way earlier than the "acid jazz" you might expect from the title – but a great set of classic soul jazz, featuring two rare albums on Prestige! First up is Enough Said, a heavy set of hard-wailing soul jazz – a real lost treasure recorded by guitarist Bill Jennings (formerly ... read more CD
Iola, 2019. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Christian McBride plays bass on "You Are Never Far Away From Me". CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Christine Jensen —
Day Moon ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 2023. Used ... Out Of Stock
Christine Jensen on saxophone, Steve Amirault on piano, Adrian Vedady on bass, and Jim Doxas on drums. CD
Ingrid & Christine Jensen with Ben Monder —
Infinitude ... CD Whirlwind (Canada), 2016. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ingrid Jensen on trumpet and electronics, Christine Jensen on saxophone, Ben Monder on guitar, Fraser Hollins on bass, and Jon Wikan on drums. CD
Ingrid Jensen —
Higher Grounds ... CD Enja (Germany), 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Ingrid Jensen on trumpet and flugelhorn, Gary Thomas on tenor sax and flute, David Kikoski on piano and Fender Rhodes, Ed Howard on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
(Digipak case has some wear and is priced accordingly.)
Ingrid Jensen —
Vernal Fields ... CD Enja, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ingrid Jensen on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Wilson on alto and soprano saxophones, George Garzone on tenor saxophone, Bruce Barth on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Lenny White on drums. CD
Francesca Han —
Illusion ... CD Audio Guy (South Korea), 2012. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Ralph Alessi on trumpet. CD
Decca, 1961. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Jimmy, Yoko, & Shin —
Sei Shonagon ... CD Three Blind Mice/Craftman (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Some of the coolest sounds we've ever heard from the Three Blind Mice label in the 70s – a trio outing, but one that has the players really changing up their instruments a lot over the course of the album's long tracks – never in a way that's too avant garde or improvisational, but ... read more CD
(Part of the Three Blind Mice Supreme Collection!)
George Jinda & World News —
George Jinda & World News ... CD JVC, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Randy Roos on guitar. CD
Jing Chi (Vinnie Colaiuta/Tone Center, 2004. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
JJ Band —
JJ Band (with bonus tracks) ... CD Polydor/Sonorama (Germany), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A lost bit of European funk from the JJ Band – a Belgian combo from the start of the 70s, and one with shared members of the more famous Euro funk groups Chakachas and El Chicles! As with those groups, the style here is nicely offbeat – elements learned from American soul and jazz, but ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
J & K (JJ Johnson & Kai Winding) —
Betwixt & Between ... LP A&M, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A great album of smooth jazzy numbers recorded for CTI – with a nice luster that actually makes the album a lot more compelling than some of JJ and Kai's other work together. The album features some great big band arrangements of strong material, including Edu Lobo's "Casa Forte" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
JM Jazz World Orchestra —
Jazz Pops – Pop Swings ... CD Planet Arts, Used ... Out Of Stock
Trakcs include "Shining Star", "Elis", "Tapestry", "Triumph", and "Fast Love". CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Antonio Carlos Jobim & Friends – Live In Sao Paulo 1993 ... CD Verve, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Stone Flower (with bonus track) ... CD CTI, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Antonio Carlos Jobim's greatest records – and a perfect blend of his subtle bossa genius with the moody electric sound of CTI! Jobim plays electric and acoustic piano, guitar, and sings a bit – and Deodato handled the arrangements with a breezy brilliance that matches all the ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Stone Flower (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia/Sony (Brazil), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Antonio Carlos Jobim's greatest records – and a perfect blend of his subtle bossa genius with the moody electric sound of CTI! Jobim plays electric and acoustic piano, guitar, and sings a bit – and Deodato handled the arrangements with a breezy brilliance that matches all the ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Stone Flower (with bonus track) ... CD CTI, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Antonio Carlos Jobim's greatest records – and a perfect blend of his subtle bossa genius with the moody electric sound of CTI! Jobim plays electric and acoustic piano, guitar, and sings a bit – and Deodato handled the arrangements with a breezy brilliance that matches all the ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Tide ... CD A&M (Japan), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – from the first off-key note to the last! The album's filled with some wonderfully moody LA studio sounds, arranged by Deodato, and a has a great swirling mix of sound that weaves around Jobim's lofty guitar and piano beautifully – complex, but still with the airy ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Tide ... LP A&M, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – from the first off-key note to the last! The album's filled with some wonderfully moody LA studio sounds, arranged by Deodato, and a has a great swirling mix of sound that weaves around Jobim's lofty guitar and piano beautifully – complex, but still with the airy ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo. Cover has a small cutout hole, some ringwear, edge wear, some fraying at the bottom seam, and minor flaking at the bottom right.)
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Tide (with bonus tracks) ... CD A&M/CTI, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – from the first off-key note to the last! The album's filled with some wonderfully moody LA studio sounds, arranged by Deodato, and a has a great swirling mix of sound that weaves around Jobim's lofty guitar and piano beautifully – complex, but still with the airy ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Jazzaggression (Finland), 2018. New Copy ... $29.99 34.99
Saxophonist Gisle Roen Johansen's been working on the Norwegian scene since the mid 90s, but this is his first set as a leader – a really well-crafted, large-format record that shows that he was clearly brewing up plenty of new ideas before stepping into the studio at the head of his own ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nils Olav Johansen —
My Deal ... CD Jazzaway (Norway), 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Mats Eilertsen on bass. CD
Per Texas Johansson —
Alla Mina Kompisar (180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Moserobie (Sweden), 1998. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Twin reed magic from this really fantastic combo – a quartet led by the great Per Texas Johansson, and one that also features plenty of saxophone work from Fredrik Ljungkivst too – all in a very open setting that has their horns moving in wonderfully unfettered territory! The set's not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Per Texas Johansson —
Den Samsta Losningen Av Alla ... CD Moserobie (Sweden), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An album that's quite unlike anything else we've ever heard from this great European reedman – a set that seems to have Per Texas Johansson working in deeper tones, richer colors, and a bolder sense of music than before – more focus on the overall sound of the group, yet still with ... read more CD
Per Texas Johansson —
Den Samsta Losningen Av Alla ... LP Moserobie (Sweden), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An album that's quite unlike anything else we've ever heard from this great European reedman – a set that seems to have Per Texas Johansson working in deeper tones, richer colors, and a bolder sense of music than before – more focus on the overall sound of the group, yet still with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Moserobie (Sweden), 2023. New Copy ... $21.99 22.99
A compelling chapter in the long and wonderful career of reedman Per Texas Johansson – a set that features a larger ensemble interpreting his ideas, and working with a really incredible combination of horns! The group perform three longer compositions under the direction of Johan Siberg, and ... read more CD
Per Texas Johansson —
Orkester Omnitonal ... LP Moserobie (Sweden), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A compelling chapter in the long and wonderful career of reedman Per Texas Johansson – a set that features a larger ensemble interpreting his ideas, and working with a really incredible combination of horns! The group perform three longer compositions under the direction of Johan Siberg, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Orkester Omnitonal ... CD 21.99
Trost (Austria), 1994. New Copy 2LP ... $96.99 99.99
A wonderfully ambitious project from these two legendary improvising musicians – a larger project for stage that was created by both pianist Alexander Von Schlippenbach and drummer Sven Ake Johansson – the latter of whom here is very much into his later life role as a composer! The set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition box set – with 2LPs, large book, libretto, and DVD!)
Sven-Ake Johansson & Albert Oehlen —
Rhythm Ace & Slingerland (with bonus download) ... LP Ni Vu Ni Connu (Luxembourg), 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Most people know Albert Oehlen as an artist, yet he's also one with a very sensitive ear for music as well – one that comes in pretty darn handy in this set of duets with legendary drummer Sven Ake Johansson! The recording grew out of a meeting in Oehlen's studio, which includes his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alphonso Johnson —
Moonshadows ... CD Epic (Japan), 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the earliest of bassist Alphonso Johnson's funky fusion albums for Epic! Moonshadows is a nice little set of choppy grooves that recalls the best Herbie Hancock moments of the early 70s, plus some of the side projects of the Headhunters. Warmly funky, but with a nice edge – with a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Alphonso Johnson —
Moonshadows ... LP Epic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the earliest of bassist Alphonso Johnson's funky fusion albums for Epic! Moonshadows is a nice little set of choppy grooves that recalls the best Herbie Hancock moments of the early 70s, plus some of the side projects of the Headhunters. Warmly funky, but with a nice edge – with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Budd Johnson —
Off The Wall ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little album from tenor legend Budd Johnson – and a record that nicely updates his sound by pairing him with a hip 60s-styled group! The album's got a jaunty feel that's like the best soul jazz sessions on Impulse at the time – taking Budd's tenor and placing it next to trumpet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buddy Johnson —
Rockin' & Rollin' featuring Ella Johnson ... CD Collectables, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
With vocals from Ella Johnson. CD
Dan (Japan), 1944. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Very cool – a Japanese-only collection of unissued material from the 40s! LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue, with obi and booklet. Cover has light aging and lightly bumped corners.)
Dan (Japan), 1945. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Very cool – a Japanese-only collection of unissued material from the 40s! LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue, with obi. Cover is faded at the spine.)
Mainstream, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear and aging in back.)
Good Time Jazz, 1941/1944. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
RCA (Japan), Late 1920s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In a flip-back cover, with some yellowing from age in back.)
Bluejay, 1997. Used ... $4.99
With Cecil Brooks III on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Harold Johnson Sextet —
House On Elm Street ... CD Revue/Vintage Classics (Italy), Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic soul jazz set from the 60s – one of the few ever cut by pianist Harold Johnson, and a record that brims over with youthful power and new ideas! The Harold Johnson Sextet were an incredible little LA soul jazz combo during the late 60s. Johnson was a very soulful pianist, and he ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Harold Johnson Sextet —
House On Elm Street ... LP HME, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic soul jazz set from the 60s – one of the few ever cut by pianist Harold Johnson, and a record that brims over with youthful power and new ideas! The Harold Johnson Sextet were an incredible little LA soul jazz combo during the late 60s. Johnson was a very soulful pianist, and he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Survival Research reissue pressing. Cover has a few small corner bumps, but looks great overall.)
Biograph, Late 10s/Early 20s. Used ... $4.99
James P Johnson on piano. Titles include "Muscle Shoal Blues", "Carolina Shout", "Twilight Rag", "Don't Mess With Me", "Harlem Strut", "Baltimore Buzz", and "Farewell Blues". CD
(Out of print.)
James P Johnson —
Chronological James P Johnson – 1945 to 1947 ... CD Classics (France), Mid 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lots of solo piano material, plus four rare quartet tracks by Nick & His Creole Serenaders! Titles include "Daintiness Rag", "Mama And Papa Blues", "Blues For Jimmy", "Jungle Drums", "Liza", "Aunt Hagar's Blues", "The Dream" ... read more CD
James P Johnson —
Mule Walk Stomp/Blue Note, 1944. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
James P Johnson —
Original James P Johnson – 1942 to 1945 Piano Solos ... CD Smithsonian Folkways, Early 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
James P Johnson plays "Sweet Lorraine", "Aunt Hagar's Blues", "The Dream", "Keep Movin", "St. Louis Blues", "Euphonic Sounds", "Blue Moods, Sex", and "Blues For Jimmy". CD
Arcadia, Late 20s. Sealed ... $9.99 14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the spine.)
JJ Johnson —
Bone-O-Logy – A Proper Introduction To JJ Johnson ... CD Proper (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Key early recordings from JJ Johnson – a player who really helped transform the role of the trombone in jazz! The set brings together sides that JJ recorded for both the Savoy and Blue Note labels – all small bop sessions, done in a tight boppish mode – with players that include ... read more CD
JJ Johnson —
Concepts In Blue ... CD Pablo, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
A slightly larger group, which gives Johnson a chance to show off his arranging skills – but a set that also leaves plenty of room for solos too! Features JJ Johnson on trombone, Clark Terry on trumpet, Ernie Watts on tenor and alto, and Pete Jolly and Billy Childs on keyboards! CD
JJ Johnson —
Dial J J 5 ... LP Columbia, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of JJ's best from the late 50s – a tightly crackling hardbop set, recorded very much in the manner of his classic JJ Inc album! The sound here is a bit more compact overall – with some shorter tracks that really allow Johnson to display his keen sense of economy on his horn, while ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dial J J 5 ... CD 9.99
Blue Note, 1953. Near Mint- ... $33.99 39.99
A great set that brings together early material that trombone giant JJ Johnson cut for Blue Note as a leader – sides that already mark his approach to the instrument as one of the most distinct of the time, and which pave the way for all the greatness that Johnson would bring to jazz in years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with insert – BLP 1505.)
JJ Johnson —
Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Vol 1 (24 Bit RVG Remaster) ... CD Blue Note, 1953. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great set that brings together early material that trombone giant JJ Johnson cut for Blue Note as a leader – sides that already mark his approach to the instrument as one of the most distinct of the time, and which pave the way for all the greatness that Johnson would bring to jazz in years ... read more CD
Also available Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Vol 1 ... LP 33.99(2001 RVG pressing with a thin cutout through the case spine.)
JJ Johnson —
Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Vol 1 (Non RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set that brings together early material that trombone giant JJ Johnson cut for Blue Note as a leader – sides that already mark his approach to the instrument as one of the most distinct of the time, and which pave the way for all the greatness that Johnson would bring to jazz in years ... read more CD
Also available Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Vol 1 ... LP 33.99
JJ Johnson —
Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Vol 2 ... CD Blue Note, 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set that brings together early material that trombone giant JJ Johnson cut for Blue Note as a leader – sides that already mark his approach to the instrument as one of the most distinct of the time, and which pave the way for all the greatness that Johnson would bring to jazz in years ... read more CD
JJ Johnson —
Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Vol 2 (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great set that brings together early material that trombone giant JJ Johnson cut for Blue Note as a leader – sides that already mark his approach to the instrument as one of the most distinct of the time, and which pave the way for all the greatness that Johnson would bring to jazz in years ... read more CD
(2001 RVG pressing with a thin cutout through the case spine.)
JJ Johnson —
First Place ... LP Columbia, 1957. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
JJ Johnson's always a cooker, but during the late 50s he cut some incredible records for the Columbia label – tight bop sessions that still stand as some of his best work! This album's one of them – a real smoker of a set that features Johnson's trombone as the only lead horn in a cool ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s CSP pressing. Cover has faint ring wear.)
RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the lesser-known JJ Johnson albums of the mid 60s – and nice little session that's done with a fresh sort of style! The album's got JJ playing mostly with larger arrangements – penned by Dick Hyman, Slide Hampton, and Billy Byaers – in modes that range from upbeat, mod, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has a date in pen on the back.)
Verve, 1998. Used ... $2.99
JJ Johnson on trombone, Don Sickler on flugelhorn, Dan Faulk on soprano and tenor saxophone, Reneee Rosenes on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good ... $8.99
Nicely sharp sounds from the great JJ Johnson – a set that has the trombonist really honing his edge on a host of tight, short tracks – with a vibe that almost recalls his initial bop recordings on Blue Note and Prestige! The style here is a bit more sophisticated – definitely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. NOTE – Cover has wear, aged clear tape around the edges and lots of pen notes on the back.)
Columbia, 1960. Very Good+ ... $48.99
JJ Johnson's greatest album – without a doubt! This gem of a session was recorded in 1960 in New York, with an incredibly hip sextet that includes Cedar Walton, Clifford Jordan, and Freddie Hubbard. The tracks are all long, hip, and very much in a Blue Note soul jazz mode – very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some seam splitting – but looks nice overall. Vinyl is nice.)
JJ Johnson —
JJ Inc (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
JJ Johnson's greatest album – without a doubt! This gem of a session was recorded in 1960 in New York, with an incredibly hip sextet that includes Cedar Walton, Clifford Jordan, and Freddie Hubbard. The tracks are all long, hip, and very much in a Blue Note soul jazz mode – very ... read more CD
Also available JJ Inc ... LP 48.99
JJ Johnson —
JJ! ... CD RCA/BMG (Spain), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful example of the mid-60s power of JJ Johnson – a big band session that features arrangements by JJ, Gary McFarland, and Oliver Nelson – all a very cooking mix of modernism, soul, and swing! The groups are large on all numbers, but there's plenty of room for Johnson to solo ... read more CD
JJ Johnson —
JJ! ... LP RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful example of the mid-60s power of JJ Johnson – a big band session that features arrangements by JJ, Gary McFarland, and Oliver Nelson – all a very cooking mix of modernism, soul, and swing! The groups are large on all numbers, but there's plenty of room for Johnson to solo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson —
Let's Hang Out ... CD Verve, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the key efforts from JJ Johnson's comeback years of the early 90s – a session recorded with some excellent tenor work from Ralph Moore and Jimmy Heath – both of whom cut a groove nicely next to JJ's trombone! The style here is almost an extension of the best Johnson work as a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
JJ Johnson —
Looking Back ... LP Prestige, 1949/1954. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 12" album that combines sides that JJ Johnson previously issued on Prestige – some as 78rpm singles, some as 10" LP material – all of it very top-level bop modern work from Johnson's first stretch on the scene! There's a sharpness here that really sets JJ apart from other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson —
Proof Positive ... LP Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Positive proof that JJ Johnson's one of the greatest trombone players ever – a sublime quartet session for Impulse Records, and one that features some of his most striking, stripped-down work of the 60s! The focus here is really on Johnson's amazing tone and timing – but the record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson —
Proof Positive (with bonus track) ... CD Impulse, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Positive proof that JJ Johnson's one of the greatest trombone players ever – a sublime quartet session for Impulse Records, and one that features some of his most striking, stripped-down work of the 60s! The focus here is really on Johnson's amazing tone and timing – but the record ... read more CD
JJ Johnson —
Really Livin ... LP Columbia, 1959. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the hippest, hardest albums that trombonist JJ Johnson ever cut for Columbia – a session we'd rank right up there with his amazing JJ Inc record, and like that one a really cooking hardbop record that maybe even rivals the best on Blue Note and Prestige at the time! As with that gem, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label 6 eye promo, with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
JJ Johnson —
Standards – Live At The Village Vanguard ... CD Antilles, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
JJ Johnson on trombone, Ralph Moore on saxophone, Stanley Cowell on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
JJ Johnson —
Total JJ Johnson ... LP RCA, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A further chapter in the big band years of JJ Johnson – heard here at a point when JJ was pushing his ensemble even more than before, with a fluid groove that almost matches the energy of similar groups on MPS at the time! There's a real undercurrent of hipness going on in the record – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson —
Trombone Master ... CD Columbia, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great late 50s hardbop material – tracks from the albums First Place, Touch Of Satin, Blue Trombone, and JJ In Person! CD
JJ Johnson —
Trombone Master ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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JJ Johnson —
Vivian ... CD Concord, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
JJ Johnson on trombone, Ted Dunbar on guitar, Rob Schneiderman on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Akira Tana on drums. CD
JJ Johnson & Al Cohn —
Birdlanders ... CD Fresh Sound (Spain), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Jay Jay's Blues", "I'll Remember April", "There's No You", "Gerry Old Man", "Indiana", "Out Of Nowhere", "If I Had You", "Lisa", "Boo Wah", "Something For Lily", and "Walling ... read more CD
