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Egea (Italy), 2013. Used ... $6.99
A set of orginal big band pieces from Dino Betti Van Der Noot. Titles include "The Stuff Dreams Are Made On", "Our Heavenly Land", "Moonscape", "Just To Amuse A Muse", and "Not Merry Not Sad". CD
Sonorama (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99 21.99
A rare jazz treasure from the European scene of the early 70s – killer material from a wealth of American artists and local talents – all done as special sessions for Dutch radio, and never issued to the public on record! Despite the radio origins of the music, the sound here is ... read more CD
(And don't miss the Mark Murphy Happy Samba 7" – which features different material from the same sessions!)
Jasper Van't Hof —
Eye Ball ... CD Keytone/Limetree (Holland), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really nice mix of modes from keyboardist Jasper Van'T Hof – as some cuts feature the heavy electric modes we know from his MPS recordings of the 70s – but others feature a much more personal approach on acoustic piano! As with other records from the time, Jasper plays a range of ... read more CD
Jasper Van't Hof —
Eyeball/Timeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974/1989/1996. New Copy 3CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Three albums by this wonderfully unique keyboardist! First up is Eyeball – a really nice mix of modes from keyboardist Jasper Van'T Hof – as some cuts feature the heavy electric modes we know from his MPS recordings of the 70s – but others feature a much more personal approach on ... read more CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 15.00
Beautiful solo recordings from saxophone genius Ken Vandermark – music that we don't normally hear in such a setting from Ken, given what a strong collaborator he is – and a set that's just a further reminder of the endless depths of his talents! The material was recorded at Vandermark' ... read more CD
(Part of the Black Cross Solo Sessions series!)
Ken Vandermark —
Momentum 4 –Consequent Duos 2015 to 2019 (5CD set) ... CD Audiographic, Late 2010s. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful testament to the mindblowing collaborative powers of reedman Ken Vandermark – one of the most consistently creative saxophonists of the past few decades, and a spirit with a heart that's as big as his music! Ken's a wonder by himself, but one of the things that's always really ... read more CD
Ken Vandermark —
Momentum 5 – Stammer (Triptych) ... CD Audiographic, 2021. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Mars Williams on saxophone. CD
Ken Vandermark & Mats Gustafsson —
Verses ... CD Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2013. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Bold, beautiful work from the team of Ken Vandermark and Mats Gustafsson – two of the most inventive reed players of the past few decades – working together here in free, unfettered formation! The set was actually recorded right above Dusty Groove – in a very open, woody loft ... read more CD
Ken Vandermark & Mats Gustafsson —
Verses ... CD Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2013. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bold, beautiful work from the team of Ken Vandermark and Mats Gustafsson – two of the most inventive reed players of the past few decades – working together here in free, unfettered formation! The set was actually recorded right above Dusty Groove – in a very open, woody loft ... read more CD
Ken Vandermark & Michael Snow —
Duol ... CD Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2015. New Copy Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The album's titled after the 1960 Michael Snow painting that graces the cover – but it features recently-recorded music that remind us that Snow's still a hell of an improviser too! Snow's is maybe best known to most for his important experimental film work of the 60s and 70s – but as ... read more CD
Smalltown Superjazzz (Norway), 2009. Used ... $29.99
A live meeting between Ken Vandermark on saxophones and clarinets and Paal Nilssen Love playing drums and percussion. Album features three tracks – the lengthy " Clean Sweep", along with "Cause Of Action", and "Cut And Thrust". CD
PNL (Norway), New Copy ... $48.99 59.99 About March 20, 2024 (delayed)
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Ken Vandermark Barrage Double Trio —
Utility Hitter ... CD Quinnah, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nate McBride on acoustic and electric bass, Kent Kessler on acoustic bass, Hamid Drake on drums, Curt Nevton on drums and percussion, Ken Vandermark on tenor saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet, and Mars Williams on clarinet and tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone. CD
(Out of print.)
Ken Vandermark w/Wobbly Rail, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Own a piece of genius! All fun aside, this two CD set of duets between Chicago's youngest new tenor giant and several of Sweden's leading lights offers up moments of beauty, energy and interesting new dialogues between some of the best new players at the forefront of improvised music. Ken makes ... read more CD
Not Two (Poland), 2005. Used Gatefold ... $18.99
A nice complement to Ken Vandermark's much larger box set Alchemia – and an album that was formulated during the Alchemia stay, but recorded later with Polish players Marcin Oles on bass and Barttomiej Brat Oles on drums. Vandermark's tone here is a bit different than some of his other work ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ken Vandermark/Smalltown Supersound, 2009. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A live meeting between Ken Vandermark on reeds and Paal Nilssen Love on drums and percussion. Like the companion Milwaukee Volume this album features three tracks – the 30 minute plus "Mort Subite", "New Paper", and "Text Of Sound". CD
(Out of print.)
Atavistic, 2001. Used ... $6.99
Brilliant new work by the Vandermark 5 – Chicago's groundbreaking avant jazz ensemble headed by Ken Vandermark, and featuring Jeb Bishop on trombone, Kent Kessler on bass, Tim Mulvenna on drums, and Dave Rempis on alto and tenor. The group's got a poise and a brilliance that recalls the best ... read more CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Atavistic, 2003. Used ... $9.99
Another wonderful CD from Chicago's premier purveyors of creative improvised music. Ken Vandermark and crew cover a lot of ground here, from his angular compositions, to more pastoral pieces and full frontal aural assault. Kent Kessler's muscular bass playing and Tim Daisy's elastic rhythms ... read more CD
Vandermark 5 —
Color Of Memory ... CD Atavistic, 2005. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A great double-length set by the Vandermark 5 – and a prime example of the ever-growing strength of the ensemble in recent years! Although headed by saxophonist Ken Vandermark, the ensemble's a very equally-matched batch of players – and really works as a unit on the session, crafting ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Atavistic, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
One of the greatest things about Ken Vandermark – and one of the reasons why we think he's one of our favorite players in the Chicago underground – is the way that he's completely open about his roots and influences, never failing to give credit where credit is due, and let folks know ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vandermark 5 —
Free Jazz Classics Vol 3 & 4 (Six For Rollins/Atavistic, 2006. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Ken Vandermark's a hell of a genius on his own – but he's also pretty darn generous as well! Vandermark is easily one of the greatest living saxophonists working today, yet he's never one to toot his own horn (no pun intended) – and instead goes out of his way to credit the artists who' ... read more CD
Vandermark 5 —
Simpatico ... CD Atavistic, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
The intensity of this group keeps on growing with each release – and this one is a blinding array of influences, tributes, and incredibly tight musicianship. The recording differs from earlier ones in that it's got a strongly pronounced guitar, played by Jeb Bishop, who also doubles on ... read more CD
Atavistic, 1998. Used ... $8.99
A perfect example of the poise and energy that the Vandermark 5 have brought to the Chicago jazz scene of the late 90s – and a very strong second release by the group for Atavistic. The overall style varies strongly from cut to cut, showing Vandermark's ability to navigate a host of musical ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Vandermark Quartet —
Solid Action ... CD Platypus, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Ken Vandermark on saxophones, Daniel Scanlan on violin and guitar, Kent Kessler on bass, and Michael Zerang on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Planet Arts, 2008. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Billy Drewes on alto and soprano saxophone, flute, and clarinet, Dick Oatts on alto and soprano saxophone, flute, and piccolo flute, Ralph Lalama on tenor saxophone, clarinet and flute, Rich Perry on tenor saxophone and flute, Gary Smulyan on baritone saxophone, Douglas Purviance, Jason Jackson, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra —
Over Time – The Music Of Bob Brookmeyer ... CD Planet Arts, 2014. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Billy Drewes and Dick Oatts on alto and soprano saxophone and flute, Gary Smulyan on baritone saxophone, Rich Perry on tenor saxophone and flute, Ralph Lalama on tenor saxophone, flute and clarinet, Frank Basile on bass clarinet, David Peel on French horn, Douglas Purviance on bass trombone, Luis ... read more CD
Jasper Van't Hof —
Face To Face ... CD Intuition, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jasper van't Hof on piano, Ernie Watts on saxophone, Bo Stief on bass, and Aldo Romano on drums. CD
Nana Vasconcelos & Agustin Pereyra Lucena —
Incredible Nana ... CD Tonodisc/Altercat (Germany), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Some of the earliest recordings of Brazilian percussionist Nana Vasconcelos – an artist who'd go on to have a huge history in jazz, including famous work with Pat Metheny on ECM! This set has Nana very much in his roots – playing first on a stunning solo percussion track that mixes ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
After Hours (Columbia) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Columbia/SME (Japan), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The album that really put Sarah Vaughan on the map – a killer set that really showed how sultry jazz vocals could sound in the postwar years – never overtone, nor torchy-cliched – but right on the money, with a sense of grace and poise that few others can match – even after ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available After Hours (Columbia) ... LP 11.99
Sarah Vaughan —
After Hours (Roulette) ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sarah Vaughan may be known for an earlier recording of After Hours for the Columbia label in the 50s – but on this early 60s set for Roulette, the title really fits her style – and is perfect for the mature, melancholy way that Vaughan has of putting over a tune! Sarah always had a ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available After Hours (Roulette) ... LP 9.99
Sarah Vaughan —
Benny Carter Sessions (Explosive Side Of Sarah Vaughan/Roulette, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Columbia, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
Sarah Vaughan —
In The City Of Lights ... CD Justin Time, 1985. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Sarah Vaughan —
In The Land Of Hi Fi ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hip album from Sarah Vaughan – one recorded with great jazz backings from Ernie Wilkins, and featuring a young Cannonball Adderley as the main soloist! The addition of Adderley's alto definitely brings a swinging sound to the set – a sense of soul that's even deeper than usual for ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available In The Land Of Hi Fi ... LP 14.99
Sarah Vaughan —
Jazz In Paris – Vaughan & Violins ... CD Universal (France), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really rich album by Sarah Vaughan – recorded in Paris in 1958, with orchestrations by Quincy Jones – and large group backing that includes some great tenor work by Zoot Sims! The session's one of Vaughan's most cohesive albums of the period, and although it's got "violins" ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Live At Rosy's ... CD Resonance, 1978. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A stunning live recording from Sarah Vaughan – recorded in the late 70s, when she was at a whole new height in her talents – and at a level that's far more dynamic and striking than some of her other records from the time! The double-length set presents the first-ever commercial ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Lost Recordings – Live At Laren 1975 ... CD Lost Recordings (France), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sarah Vaughan has a wonderfully warm glow here – that richness in her voice that only seemed to come on more strongly as the 70s moved on – with elements that are every bit as great as her famous recordings of the 50s, but even more mature, and more finely-tuned with an understanding of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Lost Recordings – Live At The Berlin Philharmonie 1969 ... CD Lost Recordings (France), 1969. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Totally wonderful live work from Sarah Vaughan – a Berlin performance that takes off strongly from the grooviest styles of her mid 60s work on Mercury – but with an approach that's maybe even more unfettered overall, given the live setting of the material! Sarah's voice is incredible ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Lost Recordings – Live At The Berlin Philharmonie 1969 ... CD Lost Recordings (France), 1969. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Totally wonderful live work from Sarah Vaughan – a Berlin performance that takes off strongly from the grooviest styles of her mid 60s work on Mercury – but with an approach that's maybe even more unfettered overall, given the live setting of the material! Sarah's voice is incredible ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Mercury, 1958. Used ... $4.99
The title's a bit of a joke – because the record features a batch sidemen from the Count Basie band – Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Freddy Green, Billy Mitchell, Frank Foster, and others – all working with Sarah, but the Count's name is missing, due to contractual obligations! Despite ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available No Count Sarah ... LP 5.99
Roulette/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Roulette, 1963. Used ... $9.99
The title's no lie – as Sarah Vaughan sings here in some very soulful company – thanks to arrangements from Gerald Wilson, which make this record one of the standout from her years on Roulette Records! The other players aren't listed, but they're clearly the kind of top-shelf bunch ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan & The Jimmy Rowles Quintet ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic 70s album from the great Sarah Vaughan – maybe one of her best small combo sessions of the decade – and a set that also makes room for some great instrumental contributions too! As you'd guess from the title, the group features the great Jimmy Rowles on piano – having ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2017 Japanese pressing, with obi.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan (aka Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown) ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown (with bonus track) ... CD 2.99(2000 Verve Master Edition.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan In Hi Fi (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Sarah's few albums for Columbia – and quite possibly the best, thanks to some great small group backing, heard on 8 of the album's 12 tunes! The group's a really great one – with Miles Davis on trumpet, Benny Green on trombone, Buddy Johnson on tenor, Tony Scott on clarinet, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan Sings Broadway – Great Songs From Hit Shows ... CD Mercury/Verve, 1956. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown (with bonus track) ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954. Used ... $2.99
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1990 pressing.)
Ronnie Scotts, 1977. Used ... $4.99
Mercury/EmArcy, 1963. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
2CD version – with 31 tracks in all – way more than the original album! (Vocalists, Jazz) CD
Also available Sassy Swings The Tivoli ... LP 6.99(Late 80s West German pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Swingin' Easy ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954/1957. Used ... $1.99
Very nice jazz-oriented material that has Sarah working with Jimmy Jones, one of her best accompanists, or John Malachi, who was in Billy Eckstine's band at the same time Sarah was with the group. All the tracks have nice small combo instrumentation – and Sarah keeps things nice and warm ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1992 pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Viva Vaughan ... CD Mercury (Japan), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Sarah Vaughan's first albums of Latin-tinged tracks – showing the roots of her interest in Brazilian music that would develop even more fully into the 70s. The record features a large group arranged and conducted by Frank Foster – with a host of jazz soloists, plus Latin ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Viva Vaughan ... LP 39.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Viva Vaughan ... CD Verve/Mercury, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Sarah Vaughan's first albums of Latin-tinged tracks – showing the roots of her interest in Brazilian music that would develop even more fully into the 70s. The record features a large group arranged and conducted by Frank Foster – with a host of jazz soloists, plus Latin ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan & Her Trio —
Sarah Vaughan At Mister Kelly's (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mercury, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Sarah Vaughan's best albums from the 50s – a swinging live set caught at Chicago's Mister Kelly's night club – and recorded with very small combo backing! The album's a great contrast to some of Sarah's more fully arranged sets of the era – and it features piano from Jimmy ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note, 1947. Used ... $2.99
RVCD, Early 90s. Used ... $6.99
Includes the songs "Atena", "Dark Dreamer", "Elegy For The Stella Marie", "In The LIfe Before", "The Force That Flows", "Eternal Triangle", "Urantia", "She Might Be Spring", "And What Do You Like To Be Called" ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through booklet.)
Concord, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Ray Vega on trumpet, flugelhorn and percussion, Bernie Minoso on bass, Wilson "Chembo" Corniel on congas and percussion, Vince Cherico on drums and percussion, Steve Khan on electric and acoustic guitar, Nick Phillips on keyboards, Igor Atalita on piano, Roger Byam on tenor, alto and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vels Trio —
Celestial Greens ... CD Rhythm Section International (UK), 2021. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A group of players with ties to other groups on the London scene – all working here together at a level that will really blow away your expectations of a familiar trio album! On paper, the record's got a familiar feel – bass from Cameron Dawson, drums from Dougal Taylor, and keyboards ... read more CD
Charlie Ventura —
It's All Bop To Me ... CD RCA/BMG (Spain), 1950. Used ... Out Of Stock
Charlie proving once again that he was one of the few larger bandleaders who really understood the bop idiom – swinging hard in this classic set of short sides. Titles include "For Bopper's Only", "Birdland", "Lullaby Of The Leaves", "Feather's Den", ... read more CD
Joe Venuti & Zoot Sims —
Joe Venuti & Zoot Sims ... CD Chiaroscuro, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Zoot Sims really makes the album cook – adding in a lot more bop sensibility than you might expect on an album with violinist Joe Venuti – and really bringing in a heck of a lot of soul, thanks to his raspy tone on the tenor! The set's got a nicely jumping sort of feel – with ... read more CD
Billy Ver Planck with Phil Woods & Eddie Costa —
Dancing Jazz ... CD Savoy, Late 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Phil Woods on alto, Eddie Costa on vibes and piano, Joe Wilder on trumpet, Buzzy Brauner on tenor, and Frank Rehak on trombone! Also features one track by "The Men" – with Donald Byrd and Idrees Sulieman on trumpets, Hal McKusick on alto, and Bobby Jaspar on tenor. CD
(Out of print.)
Harry Verbecke —
Gibraltar/Timeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Three albums from this great reedman! Gibraltar features a killer Dutch duo from the end of the 70s – tenorist Harry Verbeke, who's got a bold, clear sound – and pianist Rob Agerbeek, who's been making soulful sides from the 60s onwards! The pair get great accompaniment here from ... read more CD
Very Tall Band (Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown & Milt Jackson) —
What's Up? – The Very Tall Band ... CD Telarc, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Milt Jackson on vibes. CD
Edward Vesala Sound & Fury —
Invisible Storm ... CD ECM (Germany), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
A large group with reeds, flutes, trumpet, piano, keys, harp, guitar, cello, and percussion! CD
Edward Vesala Trio —
Nana ... CD Blue Master/Svart (Finland), 1970. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99 About May 10, 2024
Free jazz from the Finnish scene of the early 70s – an exploratory trio that features Edward Vesala on drums, Arild Andersen on bass, and Juhani Aaltonen on on tenor and soprano sax! As with many Scandinavian free trio sides from the time, there's a clear inspiration here from the ESP scene ... read more CD
Marco Vezzoso, Alessandro Collina & Andrea Marchesini —
Kind Of Vasco ... CD It, 2023. Used ... Out Of Stock
Marco Vezzoso on trumpet and flugelhorn, Alessandro Collina on piano and keyboards, and Andrea Marchesini on percussion. CD
Luis Vicente 4tet —
House In The Valley ... CD Clean Feed (Portugal), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Portuguese trumpeter Luis Vicente has created a wonderful American/European quartet here – a group of really like-minded players who seem to have the easygoing interaction hinted at with their pose on the cover, delivered with the sonic promise of the speakers that stand above their heads in ... read more CD
RCA (Spain), 1966. Used ... $39.99
An incredible album – and a real surprise in the catalog of Harold Vick, one of those players who just gets hipper the more you listen to him! Harold's working here with a really great group that includes Bobby Hutcherson, Blue Mitchell, Montego Joe, Walter Booker, and Mickey Roker – ... read more CD
(2004 Spanish CD pressing.)
Harold Vick —
Steppin' Out ... CD Blue Note, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album that's maybe one of the least familiar Blue Note records to most jazz listeners – a set that was barely pressed up at the time, and reissued infrequently – yet which is a tremendous debut as a leader from tenorist Harold Vick! At the time of the album's release, Vick had been ... read more CD
(1996 Connoisseur pressing with a promotional sticker on booklet cover, stamp on CD and mark through barcode.)
Harold Vick —
Steppin' Out (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album that's maybe one of the least familiar Blue Note records to most jazz listeners – a set that was barely pressed up at the time, and reissued infrequently – yet which is a tremendous debut as a leader from tenorist Harold Vick! At the time of the album's release, Vick had been ... read more CD
Fay Victor —
Life Is Funny That Way ... CD Tao Forms, 2024. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99 19.98
Vocalist Fay Victor pens lyrics for a jazz composer we're not sure we've ever heard with words before – modern piano legend Herbie Nichols, a player whose songs are often as full of angles and sharp changes as Thelonious Monk! And as you might guess from a style like that, the music doesn't ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Life Is Funny That Way ... LP 29.99
Vienna Art Orchestra —
All That Strauss – First New Year's Concert In Jazz ... CD TCB (Switzerland), 2000. Used ... $7.99
With Thorsten Benkenstein on lead trumpet. CD
(Thin cutout through spine.)
Vienna Art Orchestra —
Highlights – Vienna Art Orchestra Live In Vienna 1989 ... CD Amadeo (Austria), 1989. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Emil Viklicky —
Funky Way Of Emil Viklicky ... CD Vampi Soul (Spain), Late 70s/1980s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A decade's worth of grooves from keyboardist Emil Viklicky – one of the funkiest cats working behind the Iron Curtain during the 70s! Viklicky plays a variety of keyboards, and even a bit of vibes too – working with fusion combos Energit and SHQ – but also jamming strongly as a ... read more CD
Pimienta, 2003. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Featurs Jane Bunnett on soprano sax and flute, Terell Stafford on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Pat Martino on guitar. CD
(Out of print.)
Elio Villafranca —
Standing By The Crossroads ... CD Artist Share, 2022. Used 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Cecile McLorin Salvant, Vincent Herring, and Dayna Stephens. CD
(Sealed copy.)
Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators —
Caribbean Tinge – Live From Dizzy's Club Coca Cola ... CD Motema, 2014. Used ... Out Of Stock
Heavy Latin grooves from pianist Elio Villafranca – working here with a great large lineup that's filled to the brim with heavyweight players! The session's the kind that you'll find at the best Club Coca Cola presentations – one of those rare moments where big money allows a special ... read more CD
Village Of The Sun —
First Light ... CD Gearbox (UK), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An unusual project from the team of tenorist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd – and one that really represents the compelling directions they've taken in recent years! The group here is a trio, with key contributions from Simon Ratcliffe of Basement Jaxx – who provides all these ... read more CD
Also available First Light ... LP 27.99
International Anthem, 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A stunning solo project from drummer Daniel Villarreal – a musician you might know in the group Dos Santos, yet one who's in very unique territory here on his own! The album was recorded in both Chicago and Los Angeles – and it's got a vibe that really reflects that process – ... read more CD
International Anthem, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Killer trio material from drummer Daniel Villarreal – a lean, clean record that's a really great showcase for all three players involved! The music's got a vibe that's more live and spontaneous than some other efforts on the International Anthem label, and a sound that's almost funky at ... read more CD
Also available Lados B ... LP 23.99
RGS (Argentina), 1973. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
One of the most beautiful albums we've ever heard from pianist Enrique Villegas – a celebration of his 60th birthday, and one that mixes these extended titles with spoken introductions in Spanish, all with a very laidback vibe! The record's one of the most relaxed, intimate sets we've ever ... read more CD
Enrique Villegas —
Baladas De Amor ... CD RGS (Argentina), 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful record, and very different than you might expect from the title – as this set of ballads is delivered with a sharply modern edge from pianist Enrique Villegas – nice and loose, with only the bass of Jorge Lopez Ruiz for accompaniment! Most of the tunes are familiar, but ... read more CD
Trova/RGS (Argentina), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A great demonstration of the incredible keyboard skills of Argentine pianist Enrique Villegas – an artist who issued a few albums here in the US, but had a much longer recorded legacy back home! This mid 60s date is one of Enrique's classics – and shows his amazing command of the keys, ... read more CD
RGS (Argentina), 1967. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Pianist Enrique Villegas has an amazing command of the keyboard – one that really comes through on his other records, but which is maybe the most striking here on this set that expands on a set of themes from Chopin! The material is very different than any other jazz-meets-classical records ... read more CD
RGS (Argentina), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A very unique take on a familiar jazz mode – and a record that's a lot hipper than you might expect! The tunes are all from Porgy & Bess, all the famous Gershwin numbers – but they're performed solo, in a very loose style by pianist Enrique Villegas – who actually delivers ... read more CD
Trova/RGS (Argentina), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
The music of Jerome Kern is explored here in territory that's nicely far from the original – really open, fluid trio instrumentals from Enrique Villegas – who's very much at the height of his more modern, open style here! The tunes are familiar, but really pulled apart as well – ... read more CD
Trova/RGS (Argentina), 1967. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A very cool split album from pianist Enrique Villegas – and one that's nicely different than some of his other records from the time! Side one features a long tribute to Thelonious Monk – a blended medley of "Bemsha Swing", "Round Midnight", and "Blue Monk ... read more CD
Trova/RGS (Argentina), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
The piano of Argentine jazz legend Enrique Villegas gets some great accompaniment here from Ellington sidemen Paul Gonsalves on tenor and Willie Cook on trumpet! Villegas normally recorded in trio modes, or more intimate settings – and it's great to hear him here with a more swinging style, ... read more CD
Mads Vinding Trio —
Daddio Don ... CD Stunt (Denmark), 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Roger Kellaway on piano and Alex Riel on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Leroy Vinnegar —
Boss Of The Walking Bass - A Tribute To Leroy Vinnegar ... CD Jazz Focus, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
A mid-90's trio date captured in Portland, Oregon with Jessica Williams on piano and Mel Brown on drums. Tracks include "Sunny Side Of The Street", "Cold Duck Time", "Makin' Whoopee", and "Birks Works". CD
Leroy Vinnegar —
Leroy Walks Again! ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A totally wonderful session from bassist Leroy Vinnegar – different than some of his other, straighter sides – in that the lineup here is full of wonderful up-and-coming players, plus some key cool forces on the LA scene! The album features vibes from a very young Roy Ayers – ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
ECM (Germany), 2014. Used ... $11.99
David Virelles on piano, Thomas Morgan and Robert Hurst on bass, Marcus Gilmore on drums, and Roman Diaz on biankomeko and vocals. CD
Virgo —
Four Seasons ... CD Bacillus/Kray (Germany), 1977. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A freewheeling jazz set from the German scene of the 70s – one of those really great Euro albums that's not free jazz, but not conventional hardbop either – maybe borrowing a bit from Brazilian jazz, mixed with some of the warmth of the Cali 70s scene as well, and a touch of modal ... read more CD
Virgo —
Lutello ... CD Bacillus/GAD (Poland), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really great fusion set from 70s Poland – a record that's got all these spare and spacious sounds – so that the music comes across with currents that are nicely funky at times, even if these guys aren't strictly a jazz funk outfit! The group have a great way of taking their time, ... read more CD
Miroslav Vitous —
Infinite Search ... CD Atlantic/Collectables, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest moments ever from bassist Miroslav Vitous – a very cool album recorded for the trippy Vortex label! The lineup here has Miroslav working with key help from the American underground – piano from Herbie Hancock, tenor from Joe Henderson, and drums from Jack DeJohnette ... read more CD
Miroslav Vitous —
Infinite Search (plus bonus track) ... CD Vortex/Embryo/Rhino, 1969. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest moments ever from bassist Miroslav Vitous – a very cool album recorded for the trippy Vortex label! The lineup here has Miroslav working with key help from the American underground – piano from Herbie Hancock, tenor from Joe Henderson, and drums from Jack DeJohnette ... read more CD
(2012 EU pressing with Japanese insert and obi.)
Miroslav Vitous —
Journey's End ... CD ECM (Germany), 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bassist Miroslav Vitous is at the top of his game here – working in sublime open space that allows plenty of room for the groundbreaking inflections and tones that made him such an important musician – in the company of a quartet that also includes John Surman on baritone and soprano ... read more CD
ECM (Germany), 2016. Used ... $8.99
The music of Weather Report, served up by that group's legendary bassist Miroslav Vitous – but at a level that's quite different than the original! There's definitely lots of Weather Report-like elements at play here – not just Miroslav's bass and keyboards, but also the kind of wide-ed ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase. Mark through barcode.)
Miroslav Vitous —
Universal Syncopations ... CD ECM, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Vitous on bass, Jan Garbarek on tenor and soprano sax, Chick Corea on piano, John McLaughlin on guitar, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Miroslav Vitous —
Universal Syncopations II ... CD ECM, 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
Miroslav Vitous on bass – with Bob Malach on tenor sax, Bob Mintzer on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Randy Brecker on trumpet, Gerald Cleaver on drums, and Daniele Di Bonaventura on bandoneon! CD
