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Rodrigo Amado —
Let The Free Be Men ... CD 
Trost (Austria), 2021. Used ... Out Of Stock
A set with two strong horn players upfront – but one that draws some equally fantastic energy from the bottom end of the group too – thanks to wonderful contributions from Kent Kessler on bass and Chris Corsano on drums! The musical qualities of tenorist Rodrigo Amado seem to just ... read more CD
Rodrigo Amado, Joe McPhee, Kent Kessler, & Chris Corsano —
This Is Our Language ... CD Not Two (Poland), 2015. Used ... Out Of Stock
Rodrigo Amado on tenor saxophone, Joe McPhee on pocket trumpet and alto saxophone, Kent Kessler on double bass and Chris Corsano on drums. CD
Rodrigo Amado/Trost (Austria), 2018. Used ... Out Of Stock
Breathily-blown brilliance from tenor saxophonist Rodrigo Amado – working here in a very well-matched frontline that features the mighty Joe McPhee on pocket trumpet and soprano sax – both instruments he uses with a deftness that takes us back to is early albums on Hat Hut! Both ... read more CD
Rodrigo Amado/European Echoes, 2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
Paal Nilssen-Love on drums. CD
(Out of print, digipak has some age spots.)
Transatlantic/Trading Places (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
A landmark set from the freer side of the British jazz scene at the end of the 60s – a relatively open-ended session cut by alto saxophonist Trevor Watts with his Amalgam trio – a great group that features John Stevens on drums and Jeff Clyne on bass (although Barry Guy also sits in on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Zoh Amba/577, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Reed player Zoh Amba is in some fantastic company here – every bit as great as you'd guess in a trio setting with William Parker on bass and Francisco Mela on drums! Yet even amidst these giants, Amba more than holds her own – especially on tenor, which she blows in this raw, raspy ... read more CD
Zoh Amba/577, 2022. Used ... Out Of Stock
Reed player Zoh Amba is in some fantastic company here – every bit as great as you'd guess in a trio setting with William Parker on bass and Francisco Mela on drums! Yet even amidst these giants, Amba more than holds her own – especially on tenor, which she blows in this raw, raspy ... read more CD
Zoh Amba/577, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Reed player Zoh Amba is in some fantastic company here – every bit as great as you'd guess in a trio setting with William Parker on bass and Francisco Mela on drums! Yet even amidst these giants, Amba more than holds her own – especially on tenor, which she blows in this raw, raspy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Zoh Amba/577, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Reed player Zoh Amba is in some fantastic company here – every bit as great as you'd guess in a trio setting with William Parker on bass and Francisco Mela on drums! Yet even amidst these giants, Amba more than holds her own – especially on tenor, which she blows in this raw, raspy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Drag City, 2022. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
Wonderful work from guitarist Oren Ambarchi – a little more expansive than his preceding effort on Drag City, thanks to larger group and a wider range of instrumentation, while building on what loved about it! The style is tough to pin down in the best kind of way, with strains of ... read more CD
Oren Ambarchi —
Shebang (with poster & download) ... LP Drag City, 2022. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from guitarist Oren Ambarchi – a little more expansive than his preceding effort on Drag City, thanks to larger group and a wider range of instrumentation, while building on what loved about it! The style is tough to pin down in the best kind of way, with strains of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Shebang ... CD 12.99
Oren Ambarchi/Drag City, 2022. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Guitarist Oren Ambarchi is joined here by two players we know and love from the Swedish jazz scene – bassist Johan Berthling and drummer Andreas Werliin – both coming here along with Oren's guitar lines in a session that's got a very unique vibe! The album's not entirely jazz, but it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oren Ambarchi/Drag City, 2024. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
A beautiful album from this very hip trio – and like the first, a set that's got a vibe that's very different than most other work of its nature! Sure, it's a guitar trio album – Oren Ambarchi on guitar, Johan Berthling on bass, and Andreas Werliin on drums – but the way the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Da Mon/BBE (UK), 1982. New Copy Gatefold ... $9.99 18.99
A really beautiful record from the Ambiance ensemble – a group led by reedman Daoud Abubakar Balewa – a musician with the same underground prominence as Plunky Nakabinde and Idris Ackamoor during the same generation! Like both of those artists, Daoud has a way of moving effortlessly ... read more CD
Ambiance —
Into A New Journey ... LP Da Mon/BBE (UK), 1982. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A really beautiful record from the Ambiance ensemble – a group led by reedman Daoud Abubakar Balewa – a musician with the same underground prominence as Plunky Nakabinde and Idris Ackamoor during the same generation! Like both of those artists, Daoud has a way of moving effortlessly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Into A New Journey ... CD 9.99
Ambiance II Fusion Ensemble —
Come Touch Tomorrow ... LP Da Mon/Freestyle (UK), 1985. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A sweetly grooving bit of spiritual jazz from the 80s – done at a time when groups like this were letting a bit of R&B into their music, yet still coming across with a nicely righteous vibe that's far from mainstream modes of period! The group's led by Daoud Abubakar Balewam, pictured on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ambient Jazz Ensemble —
Suite Shop ... CD Here & Now, 2014. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Eyes Wide Open", "Jazz Face", "Cinematize", "The Journey", "I Saw Stars", "Hallucinogenic", "Waiting For Space", "Quiet Hero", "Vibration", and "Never In Doubt". CD
Enja (Germany), 1976. Used ... $9.99
With Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone, Kenny Kirkland and Tommy Flanagan on piano, Dave Holland and Buster Williams on bass and Daniel Humair on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Franco Ambrosetti —
Heart Bop ... LP Enja (Germany), 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
That's "heart bop", not "hardbop" – a title that really gets at the warm feeling and sense of soul on this overlooked date! The album's an early 80s gem from Enja – cut at a time when the label was really finding its own, and doing an especially great job of giving ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original German pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Franco Ambrosetti —
Live At The Blue Note ... CD Enja (Germany), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hell of a trumpeter, with a hell of a group – heard here live at the Blue Note in New York, with a very open, freewheeling vibe! Franco Ambrosetti is a player who can sometimes be very much involved with the concept of a project – so much so that we sometimes forget that at the core, ... read more CD
Franco Ambrosetti —
Live At The Blue Note (with bonus track) ... CD Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hell of a trumpeter, with a hell of a group – heard here live at the Blue Note in New York, with a very open, freewheeling vibe! Franco Ambrosetti is a player who can sometimes be very much involved with the concept of a project – so much so that we sometimes forget that at the core, ... read more CD
Enja, 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With John Scofield on guitar, Geri Allen on keys, Michael Formanek on bass, Daniel Humair on drums, and Jerry Gonzalez on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian pressing. Cover has light ringwear and is bent a bit along the spine.)
Franco Ambrosetti —
Music For Symphony & Jazz Band ... CD Enja (Germany), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Greg Osby on alto saxophone. CD
(Out of print.)
Roxana Amed & Frank Calberg —
Los Trabajos Y Los Noches ... CD Sony, 2023. Used ... Out Of Stock
Urban Discos (Japan), 2022. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 19.99
A cool jazzy single from Japan – one with live jazz instrumentation in the best clubjazz mode, but topped with Japanese vocals that really give the whole thing a great vibe! The snapping snare is matched by a great acoustic bassline – and the whole approach plays out nicely on the ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Scott Amendola —
Cry ... CD Cryptogramopone, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Nels Cline on guitar. CD
(Marker over barcode and small peeled spot from a removed sticker on the back.)
Meldac (Japan), 1995. Used ... $14.99 18.99
Dream session indeed, as this date brings together Eddie Henderson, Benny Golson, George Coleman, Grover Washington, Jaki Byard, and Ron Carter – plus a crack group of younger players including Roy Hargrove, Nicholas Payton, Joe Locke, and Ed Thigpen – performing a great set of songs ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
American Jazz Orchestra —
Ellington Masterpieces ... CD East West, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
Conducted by John Lewis. Tracks include "Sepia Panorama", "Chloe", "Warm Valley", "Cotton Tail", "Take The A Train", "Conga Brava", and "Main Stem". CD
Blue Jack Jazz/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 2003. Used ... $11.99
A tight, old school set of jazz from the Dutch American All Stars – a group that features trumpeter John Marshall, pianist Hod O'Brien, bassist Jacques Schols, and drummer Peter Ypma – all playing here in very relaxed, familiar company! There's nothing too fancy or overdone with these ... read more CD
(2021 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
American-Dutch All Stars —
For All We Know ... CD Blue Jack Jazz (Netherlands), 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
A tight, old school set of jazz from the Dutch American All Stars – a group that features trumpeter John Marshall, pianist Hod O'Brien, bassist Jacques Schols, and drummer Peter Ypma – all playing here in very relaxed, familiar company! There's nothing too fancy or overdone with these ... read more CD
Also available For All We Know ... CD 11.99
Epic, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Bossa with a great American twist! Nancy Ames was an American pop singer of the 60s – one who did mostly folksy tunes with a light California feel, and who here is coming up with some great bossa nova numbers, set to arrangements by Stu Phillips! The package has all the sunniness of a ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Blue Note, 1939. Used ... $1.99
Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis on piano. CD
Albert Ammons/Storyville (Denmark), 1939/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Collects 45 songs from Albert Ammons, Meade Lux Lewis, and Pete Johnson. CD
Albert Ammons/BYG (France), 1930s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s issue in a flip-back cover, with bumped corners and gloss separation at the spine.)
Gene Ammons —
Angel Eyes ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Gene Ammons – and a record that introduced his talents to a whole new audience in the 60s! The album's a more laidback one than some of Jug's more hard-blown honkers – as you might guess from his hit rendition of the ballad in the title – and the ... read more CD
Gene Ammons —
Angel Eyes ... LP Prestige, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Gene Ammons – and a record that introduced his talents to a whole new audience in the 60s! The album's a more laidback one than some of Jug's more hard-blown honkers – as you might guess from his hit rendition of the ballad in the title – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. The back cover has light surface wear & aging, faint stain spots at the top.)
Prestige, 1964. Very Good- ... $19.99
Bad Bossa Nova is right – as Gene Ammons really hits a great groove here – one that's not exactly bossa, but which has lots of Latin and tropical touches! The session makes great use of 2 guitars at the same time – using that of Kenny Burrell for soulful rhythm, but also adding ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow & black label NJ pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a small top seam split, some light wear & aging.)
Gene Ammons —
Big Bad Jug ... LP Prestige, 1972. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Jug's big and bad here in tone – and the style is nicely complicated at times – a bit more open-ended and electric than before, with a sound that's almost like the shift that Stanley Turrentine was making during his years at CTI! There's still a bit of the previous Prestige funk in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Gene Ammons —
Big Sound (Groove Blues/Prestige, 1958. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A nice 2LP set that collects material recorded on January 3, 1958 – originally issued as 2 separate LPs, The Big Sound and Groove Blues, but collected here together in its entirety, along with a good set of notes! The album's classic Ammons, playing in a laidback open-ended blowing session, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Biggest Soul Hits ... LP Prestige, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Features the tracks "Jammin With Gene", "Funky", "Blue Hymn", "Blue Gene", "Seed Sack" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Black Cat ... LP Prestige, 1971. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the great funky albums that Gene Ammons cut for Prestige at the start of the 70s – quite different than his earlier work for the label, and a very different showcase for his tenor genius! The whole lineup here is amazing – a quintet that features heavy drums from Idris Muhammad, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1958. Used ... $6.99
Way more than just an album with Gene Ammons as a leader – and instead, a set that truly earns the "all stars" listed on the cover – thanks to a great array of supporting players, and a very loose, open-ended jam session style that lets everyone get in plenty of solo space! ... read more CD
(OJC pressing. Artwork has some age spots.)
Gene Ammons —
Blue Gene ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Way more than just an album with Gene Ammons as a leader – and instead, a set with a great array of supporting players, and a very loose, open-ended jam session style that lets everyone get in plenty of solo space! Ammons' tenor is tremendous, but he's also a great collaborator here, too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blue Gene ... CD 6.99(OJC pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Is Back (Boss Is Back/Prestige, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet double-length set – one that features two classic Prestige albums from Gene Ammons! Boss Is Back is a great comeback for tenor legend Gene Ammons – not just in a musical sense, but also because Jug had spent most of the past few years in prison – as part of the usual ... read more CD
(1994 pressing, spine has a cutout notch.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Is Back! ... LP Prestige, 1969. Very Good ... $14.99
A great comeback for tenor legend Gene Ammons – not just in a musical sense, but also because Jug had spent most of the past few years in prison – as part of the usual trumped-up drug charges that were filed against musicians at the time! At the time of this album, Ammons had not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue circle logo label stereo pressing. Cover has two small cutout holes, some edge wear, and is stained at the spine with some bits of paper stuck to the front.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... read more CD
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor ... CD Prestige/OJC/ZYX (Germany), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... read more CD
(German pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing in the purple painting cover, with light wear & aging.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor (RVG remaster series) ... CD Prestige, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... read more CD
(2006 RVG pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Brother Jug ... LP Prestige, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic jazz funk from tenor giant Gene Ammons – really reinventing himself here after some time off the scene in the 60s! The record has Ammons coming from an older generation to set a new fire with the fresh Prestige jazz funk sound at the start of the 70s – working in a very cool ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Cara Mia/Prestige, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons —
Early Visions (Chess Jazz Masters Series) ... LP Chess, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
24 tracks that perfectly illustrate all that was great about Gene Ammons in his early days – a set of singles and 78s recorded for Chess in the late 40s and early 50s, featuring players that include Tom Archia, Matthew Gee, Junior Mance, Sonny Stitt, and Bill Massey. Titles include "Do ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Funky ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons may be the leader, but the tenor giant is in great company here – stretching out over four long tracks, with help from Jackie McLean on alto, Art Farmer on trumpet, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Mal Waldron on piano! The rhythm is kicked in nicely by Doug Watkins on bass and Art ... read more CD
Prestige, 1957. Very Good- ... $19.99
Gene Ammons may be the leader, but the tenor giant is in great company here – stretching out over four long tracks, with help from Jackie McLean on alto, Art Farmer on trumpet, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Mal Waldron on piano! The rhythm is kicked in nicely by Doug Watkins on bass and Art ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow and black NJ label pressing with RVG/AB etches. Cover has a split on the bottom seam & spine, light surface wear & aging. The back paste-on has a small peeled spot at the bottom in a blank space.)
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons & Friends At Montreux ... LP Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons has some pretty hip friends here – a roster of talent that includes guest appearances by hornmen Cannonball Adderley, Dexter Gordon, and Nat Adderley on one long jam number – plus Hampton Hawes on electric piano on the entire set! The work's done in a laidback, long-blowing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, bumped corners, and a small promo sticker.)
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons – Six Classic Albums (4 CD set) ... CD Real Gone Jazz (UK), Late 50s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Albums included: The Happy Blues, Jammin' Hi Fi, Blue Gene, Groove Blues, Big Sound, and Boss Tenor. CD
Prestige (Japan), Early 1950s. Used ... $14.99
A classic album from Gene Ammons – one that features the tenor legend at his prime, working in two different settings! The first batch has Ammons "battling" Sonny Stitt in a set of stuff that features hard twin tenors in the frontline, with the kind of cutting contests the two of ... read more CD
(Out of print early 90s Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons Story – The 78 Era ... CD Prestige, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent overview of Ammons' early years at Prestige – back when he was recording mostly 78s for the label, and king of the jukebox scene! The sides vary between bop, swing, and a bit of rougher R&B styled tunes – and players include Sonny Stitt, Duke Jordan, Benny Green, Bill ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons Story – The 78 Era ... LP Prestige, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An excellent overview of Ammons' early years at Prestige – back when he was recording mostly 78s for the label, and king of the jukebox scene! The sides vary between bop, swing, and a bit of rougher R&B styled tunes – and players include Sonny Stitt, Duke Jordan, Benny Green, Bill ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons Story – The Organ Combos ... CD Prestige, 1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Our favorite side of Gene Ammons' talents – summed up nicely in a 2LP set! Ammons wasn't the first tenor player to work with a Hammond organ, but once the format gained popularity, Gene made a wise move to take it up – and it became a pairing that forever defined the later years of his ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Ammons —
Goodbye ... CD Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons' last session – not as funky as earlier work for Prestige, but still pretty darn nice! The group's got Gary Bartz on alto, Kenny Drew on piano, Sam Jones on bass, Louis Hayes on drums, and Nat Adderley on cornet – and they groove together well, in the kind of soul ... read more CD
Also available Goodbye ... LP 19.99(Out of print 1998 20bit K2 pressing, includes obi.)
Prestige, 1975. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Gene Ammons' last session – not as funky as earlier work for Prestige, but pretty nice at that! The group's got Gary Bartz on alto, Kenny Drew on piano, Sam Jones on bass, Louis Hayes on drums, and Nat Adderley on cornet – and they groove together well, in the kind of soul jazz/modal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear and a bumped corner.)
Gene Ammons —
Got My Own ... LP Prestige, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A more laidback set than usual from Ammons' early 70s stretch on Prestige – but a record that nicely gets back to that big-toned tenor sound he used often on ballads from earlier years! The combo mixes both electric piano and organ – the former from Hank Jones, the latter from Ernie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing in the textured cover, with light wear.)
Gene Ammons —
Hi Fidelity Jam Session (aka Happy Blues) ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons in a mighty nice setting – working here in an open-ended jam session style that brings all his best live energy into play at the studio of Rudy Van Gelder! The set's got a crackle that really goes beyond the earlier, shorter bop recordings from Ammons – and a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Jammin With Gene – Hi Fi Jam Session ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ahhhh . . . The Jam Session years of Gene Ammons! This album was one of a number that Jug cut for Prestige during the mid 50s, all excellent examples of how perfectly the label's "blowing session" style could work when it wanted to. The set takes Ammons' tenor, and groups it with an ... read more CD
Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Not to be confused with the Jammin' With Gene LP, this set was later reissued as The Twister. Classic blowing session material from Jug – with 4 long tracks that are all a superb example of how great Prestige could be when they wanted to! The group is filled with great players – ... read more CD
(Out of print original OJC pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Jug ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Ammons —
Jug ... LP Prestige, 1961. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing with deep groove & RVG stamp. Cover has tape remnant on the top & bottom seams, name in pen, some surface wear & aging. The back cover paste-on has a torn off spot at the top.)
Gene Ammons —
Jug (second cover) ... LP Prestige, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Jug Sessions ... LP Mercury, Late 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Early work from Gene Ammons – his obscure late 40s recordings for Mercury Records – mostly from the 78rpm years! Sidemen include Junior Mance, Albert Ammons, Israel Crosby, Gene Wright and lesser known Chicago locals like Wes Landers, Leo Blevins, Jess Miller and Ernest McDonald. As you' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Juganthology ... LP Prestige, Mid 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A nice selection of rare Gene Ammons work from the mid 50s – all long, hard-blowing tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mis 70s green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961/1967. Used ... $14.99
Killer live work from Jug – recorded during the early 60s in Chicago, with just an organ-based trio, and very much in the feeling of the best small-group lounge jazz shows of the day! The material is issued here in a 1967 version, its first release – but the grooves were recorded at ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Live! In Chicago ... LP Prestige, 1961/1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer live work from Jug – recorded during the early 60s in Chicago, with just an organ-based trio, and very much in the feeling of the best small-group lounge jazz shows of the day! The material is issued here in a 1967 version, its first release – but the grooves were recorded at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live! In Chicago ... CD 14.99(Green label pressing. Cover has minor seam splitting and light surface wear.)
Gene Ammons —
Makes It Happen ... LP Cadet, 1950. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An interesting album for Gene Ammons – one that was issued in the late 60s with a very sexy-looking cover, but which actually features recordings of much earlier vintage! The sides on the set were recorded in 1950, and they've got a sound that's moody, echoey, and which shows the soulfulness ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Nothin' But Soul (Up Front) ... LP Winley/Up Front, Early 60s/Early 70s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Very nice record, and one of the rarer sides by Gene Ammons. We can't remember the exact story behind this, but we know that the material was recorded by Jug during the early 60's, when he was violating his contractual agreements with a number of labels, and recording sessions for just about ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, aging.)
Gene Ammons —
Once In Awhile/Chess, 1950s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Prestige/OJC, 1963. Used ... $9.99
Kind of an obscure session by Ammons – most likely recorded in that jumble of contracts and conflicting label arrangements in the early 60s – a time when Jug actually did some of his best work! There's no players listed on the notes – which is sometimes typical for these early ... read more CD
(1993 OJC pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Preachin ... LP Prestige, 1963. Good ... Out Of Stock
Kind of an obscure session by Ammons – most likely recorded in that jumble of contracts and conflicting label arrangements in the early 60s – a time when Jug actually did some of his best work! There's no players listed on the notes – which is sometimes typical for these early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Preachin ... CD 9.99
Gene Ammons —
Red Top (aka Golden Saxophone Of Gene Ammons) ... CD Savoy/Denon (Japan), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A nice collection of Gene Ammons' work that doesn't always get as well remembered as his sides for Prestige or Chess – late 40s bop recordings for Savoy, done in a wonderfully full-voiced tone! The set features Gene's classic "Red Top", plus the great two part "Big Slam", ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes Savoy Obi!)
Gene Ammons —
Red Top (aka Golden Saxophone Of Gene Ammons) ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A nice collection of Gene Ammons' work that doesn't always get as well remembered as his sides for Prestige or Chess – a 1947 bop session for Savoy with Howard McGhee on trumpet, Leo Parker on baritone, Junior Mance on piano, Gene Wright on bass, and Chuck Williams on drums; and early 50s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Arista reissue. Cover has light wear.)
Gene Ammons —
Soulful Moods Of Gene Ammons ... LP Moodsville, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful beautiful work from tenorist Gene Ammons – and an album that really demonstrates that during the 60s, one of Ammons' strongest suits was his work with a mellow tune or ballad! The tracks here are wonderfully laidback, but never sleepy – very soulful, and solidly put together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label Moodsville pressing – with deep groove and Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Gene Ammons —
Soulful Saxophone ... LP Chess, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Ten tracks that perfectly illustrate all that was great about Gene Ammons in his early days – a set of singles and 78s recorded for Chess in the late 40s and early 50s, done in a laidback and soulful style that had a tremendous influence on the work of other tenor players at the time! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Swinging The Jugg ... LP Roots, Late 60s/1976. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very nice set of tracks released after Gene Ammons' death – but probably recorded at some point in the early 60s, given the sound of the session. Jug's playing with a groovy little organ combo (players uncredited), and the feel of the material is nice laidback and lougey. There's a tasty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, corner bumps.)
Gene Ammons —
Three Classic Albums Plus (Groove Blues/Avid (UK), Late 50s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Gene Ammons —
Young Jug ... CD Chess, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of early 78rpm material that Gene Ammons cut for Chess Records – 20 tracks in all! CD
Gene Ammons & Art Farmer —
Gene Ammons & Art Farmer All Stars – Complete Jam Sessions ... CD American Jazz Classics (Spain), Late 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons and Art Farmer working in an open-ended jam session style that brings their best live energy into play! These sets have a crackle that really goes beyond the earlier, shorter bop recordings – a really wonderful balance of open and tight playing from Jug's tenor and Art's on ... read more CD
Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon —
Chase ... LP Prestige, 1971. Very Good ... $6.99
Gritty live work from twin tenor giants Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon – recorded in an open-ended style that's a bit like some of Gordon's famous early work on the Central Avenue scene in LA, or Ammons' famous live "battles" with Sonny Stitt! The date was recorded in Chicago at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo purple label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has edge wear, light surface wear & aging, name in pen on the back.)
Gene Ammons & Dexter Gordon —
Chase! (with extra tracks) ... CD Prestige, 1970. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Gritty live work from twin tenor giants Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon – recorded in an open-ended style that's a bit like some of Gordon's famous early work on the Central Avenue scene in LA, or Ammons' famous live "battles" with Sonny Stitt! The date was recorded in Chicago at the ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Gene Ammons & James Moody —
Chicago Concert ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Late great work from Ammons – an album done at the time of his funk sides for Prestige, but recorded in the style of his earlier years in Chicago! The session's a laidback set of soulful solo-heavy work – recorded as part of a hip series of shows at the North Park Hotel, with a local ... read more CD
Also available Chicago Concert ... LP 14.99
Prestige, 1971. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Late great work from Ammons – an album done at the time of his funk sides for Prestige, but recorded in the style of his earlier years in Chicago! The session's a laidback set of soulful solo-heavy work – recorded as part of a hip series of shows at the North Park Hotel, with a local ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear, a bumped corner, and promo imprint in back.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Boss Tenors In Orbit! (Verve master edition) ... CD Verve, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A studio album, but one that really has Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt recreating some of the bold energy of their live shows – coming across with a vibe that's much more Prestige Records than Verve, thanks to the presence of the Don Patterson trio on the set! Backing is by Don on Hammond, Paul ... read more CD
(2002 Verve master edition in a tri-fold digipack sleeve.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Boss Tenors/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two early 60s albums from the team of Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt – both recorded in Chicago! Boss Tenors is a head to head classic from Jug & Stitt that perfectly captures the joy and fury of their live performances from years before! The record was cut here in our hometown with a very ... read more CD
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
God Bless Jug & Sonny ... CD Prestige, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great late work by Jug and Sonny – recorded as one of those excellent concerts thrown by Baltimore's famous Left Bank Jazz Society. The format is simple – with both soloists up front, and a crack rhythm section that includes Cedar Walton, Sam Jones, and Billy Higgins – and the ... read more CD
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Jug & Sonny (jug & corn cover) ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A nice little album – featuring some of the sides that Gene Ammons cut "off contract" for Chess/Argo during the early 60s, and ones that feature him paired with Sonny Stitt, his longtime partner in legendary tenor battles from the 50s. The two horns aren't really locked in combat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Left Bank Encores ... CD Prestige, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the last times that Ammons and Stitt were reunited in a live setting – part of the famous series of recordings done by Baltimore's Left Bank Jazz Society, recorded with a core trio of Cedar Walton, Sam Jones, and Billy Higgins. Etta Jones sings on two of the album's seven tracks ... read more CD
(Traycard has a crease.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
We'll Be Together Again ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961/1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nothing fancy – but some great straight-ahead blowing from Stitt and Jug! The album's a quintet session, with John Houston piano, Buster Williams bass, and George Brown drums providing all the rhythm. But the real focus is on the twin-sax frontline – with Sitt taking up the alto on a ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Gene Ammons, Willis Jackson, & Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Soul Jazz Volume 2 (Bluesville) ... LP Prestige/Bluesville, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Lots of great soul jazz numbers here from the glory days of Prestige – all nice and long! Titles include "Blue Hymn" with Gene Ammons on tenor, Jerome Richardson on flute, and Mal Waldron on piano; "The Rev" with Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor, Richardson on flute, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons, Willis Jackson, & Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Soul Jazz Volume 2 (Status) ... LP Status/Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Lots of great soul jazz numbers here from the glory days of Prestige – all nice and long! Titles include "Blue Hymn" with Gene Ammons on tenor, Jerome Richardson on flute, and Mal Waldron on piano; "The Rev" with Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor, Richardson on flute, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Amram —
Latin Jazz Celebration ... CD Atlantic/Wounded Bird, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
An early 80s look at Latin jazz from David Amram – with a who's who of Latin jazz players and stellar jazz musicians of other realms – including Paquito D'Riveria, Candido, Machito & Machito Jr, Brazilian percussion guru Duduca Fonseca, David Fathead Newman, Jimmy Knepper, Pepper ... read more CD
David Amram —
No More Walls (Flying Fish) ... CD Flying Fish/Rounder, 1971/1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
A set that focuses on the many different styles of arranger/conductor/horn player David Amram. The best material mixes up "Near Eastern" instrumentation and funkier arrangements, and some other cuts that have kind of a groovy beatnik jazz sound to them. Most notable of these is a ... read more CD
