Maybe the moodiest record we've ever heard from trumpeter Theo Croker – a set that blends together his earthy Afrofuturist experiments with other electric horn-based modes – maybe currents of 70s Miles or Jon Hassell, but served up in much more soul-based territory overall! Many cuts ... read moreCD
Theon Cross plays a tuba, but don't hold that against him – as he's already given us some mighty great music in The Sons Of Kemet – and really steps out here as a leader in a core trio that features the great Moses Boyd on drums and Nubya Garcia on tenor! A few tracks features Wayne ... read moreCD
Connie Crothers & Lenny Popkin —
New York Night ... CD New Artists, 1989. Used ...
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Features Connie Crothers on piano, Lenny Popkin on tenor sax, Camerson Brown on bass, and Carol Tristano on drums. CD
Connie Crothers & Lenny Popkin Quartet —
Love Energy ... CD New Artists, 1988. Used ...
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Connie Crothers on pinao, Lenny Popkin on tenor saxophone, Carol Tristano on drums, and Cameron Brown on ass. CD
Bassist Bill Crow is perhaps best known for his work in the Gerry Mulligan group of the 50s, but he also had a great revival moment in the 90s – thanks to a well-penned autobiography, and a few great sessions as a leader like this! The album's got the same title as Bill's life story, and it's ... read moreCD
Lineup includes Joe Sample on piano and keys and Wilton Felder on saxes – plus Michael Landau on guitar, Marcus Miller on bass, Lenny Castro on percussion, and William 'Bubba' Bryant on ... read moreCD
One of our favorite albums ever from The Crusaders – a set that really sums up all the tightness they'd forged in the 70s, while still showing a new sense of soul and funk as well – expertly balanced with flawless LA production! The album may well be the group's equivalent of a Steely ... read moreCD
(Early pre-barcode pressing – disc made in Japan.)
Adam Cruz —
Milestone ... CD Sunnyside, 2011. Used ...
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Adam Cruz on drums – with Miguel Zeon on alto sax, Steve Wilson on soprano sax, Chris Potter on tenor sax, Steve Cardenas on guitar, Edward Simon on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Ben Street on bass. CD
Ronnie Cuber —
Airplay ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1993. Used ...
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Ronnie Cuber on baritone sax – with Geoff Keezer on piano, Chip Jackson on bass, and Ben Perowsky on drums. CD
Ronnie Cuber —
Cuber Libre ... CD Xanadu/Elemental, 1976. Used ...
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One of the few 70s albums as a leader from reedman Ronnie Cuber – a player who'd already been making some great appearances on studio sessions with giants like George Benson, Mongo Santamria, and Lonnie Smith – as well as even a few Steely Dan records! But despite that ability to sound ... read moreCD
(2015 remastered edition.)
Ronnie Cuber —
Love For Sale ... CD TMD/Koch (Austria), 1998. Used ...
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... CD
(Out of print.)
Ronnie Cuber —
Ronnie ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2009. Used ...
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Damn great work from Ronnie Cuber – one of the greatest baritone saxophonists still working the scene today – and a player who handles the heavy horn with all the dexterity of a tenorist! Ronnie's horn has graced many a session over the years, but he's always at his best on the few ... read moreCD
The scene is clean, and Ronnie Cuber is plenty swinging – really coming into his own here as a leader, after years of important work as a sideman for others! Cuber blows beautifully on a host of horns – tenor, alto, baritone, and flute – in a groove that wraps together his years ... read moreCD
(Out of print. Disc has a promo stamp, punch through barcode.)
An excellent album that features some great Fender Rhodes work from the mighty Frank Cunimondo! Frank's more famous for his oft-sampled work with singer Lynn Marino – but this album's a lot more obscure, and features Frank doing amazing work on electric and acoustic piano, aided and abetted ... read moreCD
Bill Cunliffe on piano, Bob Sheppard on saxophone, clarinet and flute, Bobby Shew on trumpet and flugelhorn, Justin Ray on flugelhorn, Bruce Paulson on trombone, Bobby Shew on trumpet, and Joe LaBarbera on drums. CD
Bill Cunliffe/Temple University Studio Orchestra —
Rainforests ... CD BCM+D, 2023. Used ...
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Three part suite – "Black River", "Midnight Island", and "Batucada" – composed by Bill Cunliffe and performed by Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts, Tim Warfield, Bruce Barth, and the Temple University Orchestra. CD
Adrian Cunningham —
Jazz Speak ... CD Arbors, 2017. Used ...
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With Ted Rosenthal on piano. CD
Mike Cuozzo —
Mighty Mike Cuozzo ... CD Savoy/Nippon (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ...
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Mike Cuozzo didn't cut many records back in the day, but all of them are pretty darn nice – definitely the case with this one, which features Eddie Costa on vibes, Ronnie Ball on piano, Vinnie Burke on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums! CD
Hard driving work by Ted Curson! Jubilant Power is a pretty apt title for the set – played with a celebratory fire – combining the freer loft-style playing of his late 70s American work, with some of the tighter grooving rhythmic approaches of his early 70s sides in France. Chris ... read moreCD
Stunning early work from trumpeter Ted Curson – a record that's got as much soul and rock-solid power as you'd guess from the image on the cover! Ted's working here in the company of his frequent partner from the early days – tenorist Bill Barron – and together, they come up with ... read moreCD
Ted Curson —
Plenty Of Horn ... CD Boplicity (UK), 1962. Used ...
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A great set – cut when Curson was at the height of his youthful powers, and inspired by modernist ideas he'd picked up from Mingus and other contemporary jazz outsiders – including tenorist Bill Barron, who also plays on the LP! The recording is a perfect document of a time when the ... read moreCD
A great set – cut when Curson was at the height of his youthful powers, and inspired by modernist ideas he'd picked up from Mingus and other contemporary jazz outsiders – including tenorist Bill Barron, who also plays on the LP! The recording is a perfect document of a time when the ... read moreCD
Ted Curson —
Traveling On ... CD Paddle Wheel (Japan), 1996. Used ...
$14.99
An excellent recent album from modernist trumpet giant Ted Curson! The set was recorded in Japan – in a very respectful format that has Curson exploring a number of different idioms from previous years. The best tracks are long drawn out numbers with a modal/modern groove – Curson's ... read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Francesco Cusa, Brian Groder, Riccardo Grosso & Tonino Miano —
Human Pieces ... CD Leo (UK), 2022. Used ...
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Francesco Cusa on drums, Brian Groder on trumpet, Riccardo Grosso on bass, and Tonino Miano on piano. CD
Cykada —
Metamorphosis ... CD Astigmatic (Poland), 2023. New Copy ...
$13.9918.99
A set that's even more searing and sonically intense than the debut of this genre-hopping group – served up in this bracing blend of electric and acoustic instrumentation that almost takes us back to the 90s experiments on Axiom Records from the Bill Laswell generation! there's plenty of ... read moreCD
Jeremiah Cymerman —
Sky Burial ... CD 5049, 2010. Used ...
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Jeremiah Cymeramn and Matt Bauder on clarinets and electronics, Peter Evans on trumpets, and Nate Wooley on trumpet and electronics. CD
Drummer Andrew Cyrille is a musician who's always demonstrated his musical independence – from early work with Walt Dickerson, through a stretch of important avant albums as a leader – yet his sound also gets a strong new showcase here, in a very fresh setting for his first album on ECM! ... read moreCD
A tribute to Art Blakey – with James Newton on flute and Lisle Atkinson on bass! CD
Andrew Cyrille —
Junction ... CD Why Not/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ...
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A really fantastic album from the legendary drummer Andrew Cyrille – a record that shouldn't be confused with the similarly-titled American set from the same time – as this one is a much more obscure Japanese record, and one that features a sublime spiritual avant sound throughout! The ... read moreCD
Andrew Cyrille —
My Friend Louis ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1992. Used ...
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One of the true soul jazz classics of the 90s! Although Andrew Cyrille is better known for some of his more "out" material, we totally dig this 1992 album – because it's got a sweeping spiritual feel, and a very soulful groove that recalls 70s work by players like Billy Harper or ... read moreCD
Andrew Cyrille —
My Friend Louis ... CD DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ...
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One of the true soul jazz classics of the 90s! Although Andrew Cyrille is better known for some of his more "out" material, we totally dig this 1992 album – because it's got a sweeping spiritual feel, and a very soulful groove that recalls 70s work by players like Billy Harper or ... read moreCD
(Out of print 1992 Japanese pressing with obi.)
Andrew Cyrille —
News ... CD ECM (Germany), 2021. New Copy ...
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Drummer Andrew Cyrille is a man of many modes – a player we first grew to love on his 60s recordings with Walt Dickerson, then his 70s percussion records from the underground – and over the decades, he's just kept on surprising us with his musical versatility! Here, he's definitely ... read moreCD
Pure genius from Andrew Cyrille – a record that's got a bit more of a soaring, spiritual vibe than some of his more freely improvised work of the past – a set that marks a key chapter in this stretch of the drummer's career, similar to his album on DIW at the same time! The group is ... read moreCD
(2011 pressing in a heavy gatefold sleeve – includes obi!)
Andrew Cyrille & Haitian Fascination —
Route De Freres ... CD Tum (Finland), 2005. Used ...
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One of the warmest, most earthy albums we've ever heard from avant percussionist Andrew Cyrille – a set done with his Haitian Fascination group, and one that definitely lives up to that name! There's lots of percussion on the date – played by Cyrille and Frisner Augustin, mixed with ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Andrew Cyrille/Wadada Leo Smith/Bill Frisell —
Lebroba ... CD ECM, 2018. Used ...
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A fantastic trio of talents – coming together in the best ECM mode that always seems to make a really special sort of magic out of very individual talents! The album's led by drummer Andrew Cyrille, but is equally balanced between the talents of Wadada Leo Smith on trumpet and Bill Frisell ... read moreCD
Czajkowski/Minnemann —
West ZooOpolis ... CD Predator Fish, 2010. Used ...
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Features John Czajkowski, Marco Minnemann, Kevin Freeby, Chris Taylor, Ed DeGenaro, and John Cuniberti. CD
Daniele D'Agaro, Ernst Glerum & Han Bennink —
Strandjutters ... CD Hatology (Switzerland), 2003. Used ...
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Daniele D'Agaro on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Ernst Glerum on double bass, and Han Bennink on drums and percussion. CD
Daniele D'Agaro/Jeb Bishop/Kent Kessler/Robert Bar —
Chicago Overtones ... CD Hat Art (Switzerland), 2005. Used ...
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Plenty of Chicago overtones here – thanks to the Windy City setting of the recording, and to contributions from Jeb Bishop on trombone, Kent Kessler on bass, and Robert Barry on drums! Daniele D'Agaro is no stranger to this scene – and his tenor and clarinet are right at home in the ... read moreCD
Meredith D'Ambrosio —
Cove ... CD Sunnyside, 1988. Used ...
$6.99
Features Lee Konitz on alto and Fred Hersch on piano! (Vocalists, Jazz)CD
(Out of print.)
Paquito D'Rivera with Arturo Sandoval —
Reunion ... CD Messidor, 1990. Used ...
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A great set of Latin-tinged jazz – and the first recording that Paquito D'Rivera and Arturo Sandoval had made together in many years! The set's got the angular groove of Paquito's best work of the early 80s – tight Latin jazz, with plenty of percussion at the bottom – played out ... read moreCD
Includes the songs "You Make Me Feel Brand New", "Thinking About You", "Africa", "Paradigms", "Summer Madness", "For The Love In Your Eyes (Prelude)", "For The Love In Your Eyes", and "Peace Of Mind". CD
One of the few 70s albums as a leader from pianist Albert Dailey – a player who was making great magic with Stan Getz at the time, but who also seems to have a completely different voice on his own! Dailey's got a way of being open, joyous, and very creative – but always in a style ... read moreCD
Joseph Daley & Earth Tones Ensemble —
Seven Deadly Sins ... CD Jaro (Germany), 2010. Used ...
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An original suite – composed, arranged, and conducted by Joseph Daley, who also plays tuba –working with a large group that includes Marty Ehrilch, Lew Soloff, Onaje Allan Gumbs, and others! CD
Great jazzy work from keyboardist Jorge Dalto – a set that's got a warmer, more acoustic feel than some of his other fusion-based material from the time! Jorge still plays both electric and acoustic keyboards for the date – but the overall format is a lot more stripped down, and ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Claire Daly with George Garzone —
VuVus for Frances ... CD Daly Bread, 2023. Used Gatefold ...
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Claire Daly on baritone sax and vocals with George Garzone on tenor sax, Jon Davis on piano, Dave Hofstra on bass, and David F Gibson on drums. CD
Piotr Damasiewicz & Power Of The Horns Ensemble —
Polska ... CD Astigmatic (Poland), 2020. New Copy ...
$13.9916.99
A fantastically bold breath of life from the contemporary Polish jazz scene – a record that begins with a sublime tribute to the great Billy Harper, then takes off into even more mindblowing territory as things move on! The group's led by trumpeter Piotr Damasiewicz, who created the record ... read moreCD
Accompanied by Harold Danko on piano and Kevin Eubanks on electric guitar! (Vocalists, Jazz)CD
Meredith D'Ambrosio —
Sometime Ago ... CD Sunnyside, 2021. Used ...
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Meredith D'Ambrosio on vocals, Randy Halberstadt on piano, Daryl Johns on bass, Steve Johns on drums, and special guest Don Sickler on trumpet. (Vocalists, Jazz)CD
A beautiful album of material by Tadd Dameron – and one that still stands as one of his greatest moments! The record features 5 long readings of classic Dameron compositions – like "The Scene Is Clean", "Fontainebleau", and "Delerium" – all played by ... read moreCD
Tadd Dameron —
Magic Touch ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ...
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One of Tadd Dameron's last true jazz sides – featuring the bop maestro composing, arranging, and conducting for a large group that includes Bill Evans, Johnny Griffin, Joe Wilder, Clark Terry, and Philly Joe Jones. There's a bit of Ellington in the album – with somber washes of mood ... read moreCD
(Early 90s OJC presing.)
Tadd Dameron with John Coltrane —
Mating Call ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ...
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A sublime early set from John Coltrane – and one of Tadd Dameron's greatest moments on record ever! The session's a laidback quartet one – with John Simmons on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums, completing the group with Dameron on piano and Trane on tenor – all coming together ... read moreCD
A sublime early set from John Coltrane – and one of Tadd Dameron's greatest moments on record ever! The session's a laidback quartet one – with John Simmons on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums, completing the group with Dameron on piano and Trane on tenor – all coming together ... read moreCD
Fantastic 70s material from trumpeter Ted Daniel – a hell of an artist in his own right, and one whose participation in the New York scene is finally given some documentation with releases like this! The set has Daniel working with some of his most important contemporaries, in two different ... read moreCD
Ted Daniel —
Loft Years ... CD Ujamaa, 1975. New Copy ...
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Unreleased live material from trumpeter Ted Daniel – a hell of a talent on the New York scene of the 70s, but one who hardly ever got as much recorded exposure as some of his contemporaries! Ted's got this fantastic way of blowing – bold and free, but with a sense of structure too ... read moreCD
An amazing blend of free jazz and fusiony touches – a partially electric session that's a real standout in the New York loft jazz scene! The album was produced by Noah Howard at Ornette Coleman's Artist House studio – but it's got a sound that's quite different from work by either of ... read moreCD
An incredible album from trumpeter Ted Daniel – recorded at the start of the 70s with a lineup and a style that virtually puts Ted in a space all his own, and which may well make the album the greatest one he's ever given us! There's boldness to the set right from the start – as Daniel ... read moreCD
Ted Daniel may be one of the most compelling sound-shapers we've ever heard on the trumpet – a very under-acknowledged musician whose playing of the 70s and 80s continues to really grab us over the years! This unissued live set is from 1981, and it features Ted on a variety of horns – ... read moreCD
Trumpeter Ted Daniel takes on the music of jazz founder King Oliver – but as you'd expect from all of Daniel's other groundbreaking work, the result here is something quite unique! True, the tunes are older numbers from the Oliver songbook of the 20s – but the approach is maybe a bit ... read moreCD
Ted Daniel with Oliver Lake & Daniel Carter —
Innerconnection ... CD No Business (Lithuania), 1975. Used 2CD ...
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Lost loft jazz work from trumpeter Ted Daniel – an important force on the east coast scene of the time, but one who was never as well-recorded as his contemporaries – which makes a set like this a real treasure! The group here is Ted's Energy Module ensemble – a group who really ... read moreCD
A very hip batch of 60s soul jazz numbers – played with a hard, full swing by the combo of LA bassist Clarence Daniels – and featuring vocals on a few of the best tracks! Daniels' group has a sound that's full, but never too much so – a great mix of rootsier soul jazz modes and ... read moreCD
Eddie Daniels —
First Prize ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ...
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The first album by Eddie Daniels – and loads better than most of his later work! About half the tracks feature Daniels playing clarinet, which is OK – but the best ones have him on tenor, working away in a lyrical modal mode that's really great. The rhythm's by a trio that includes ... read moreCD
Eddie Daniels on clarinet and tenor saxophone, Roger Kellaway on piano, and James Holland on cello. CD
Harold Danko —
Concrete Canyon ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1996. Used ...
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With Billy Hart on drums. CD
Harold Danko —
Trillium ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2023. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
One of the most striking, experimental albums we've ever heard from pianist Harold Danko – a quality that's maybe hinted at with the cover's image of Danko messing around inside the piano! The record's a trio date, but not with the usual format – as the group features Rich Perry on ... read moreCD
Stellar early 70s work from John Dankwork – in a 2CD set! Full Circle is simply one of the greatest albums we've ever heard from the Brit maestro – a big band album as in earlier years, but one done with lots of hip 70s touches! The feel here is halfway between that of sound library ... read moreCD
Includes the songs "Okra", "Rain Shower", "Natchez Shopping Blues", "Your Lips", "Harlem Country Girl", "Zora","Young Mama", "Bubber (If Only)", "Father Blues", "Jungle Jay", and "Kiane". CD
Wolfgang Dauner Trio —
Dream Talk ... CD CBS/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1964. New Copy ...
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An early session from German pianist Wolfgang Dauner – one with a sound that's every bit as great as you'd expect from the title! The "dream talk" component here is one that comes from Dauner's gentle, yet modern approach to the keys – one that's clearly learning lessons from ... read moreCD
Wolfgang Dauner Trio —
Klavier Feuer ... CD Sawano (Japan), 1967. Used ...
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A tremendously groovy early album from MPS keyboardist Wolfgang Dauner – much tighter and in a snapping 60s mode than some of his later, more experimental work! The sound here is a mix of American soul jazz and some of the looser rhythms that were bumping around the European scene in the 60s ... read moreCD
Mod mod 60s jazz – and 20 tight-as-can-be instrumentals from London's Dave Davani combo! Dave's a Hammond player with a great mix of soul jazz and R&B in his grooves – very much the best sort of instrumental work you might expect from London in the swinging 60s – a great ... read moreCD
John Daversa —
Artful Joy ... CD BFM Jazz, 2012. Used ...
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One of the most obscure 60s jazz sessions on ESP – a really free outing from pianist Lowell Davidson, working here in a trio that includes Gary Peacock on bass and Milford Graves on drums! Davidson's approach to the keys is quite far out, especially for the time – very much in the mode ... read moreCD
Anthony Davis —
Episteme ... CD Gramavision, 1981. Used ...
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With Anthony Davis on piano, Shem Guibbory on violin, Abdul Wadud on cello, Rick Rozie on bass, George Lewis on trombone, and Pheeroan Aklaff on drums. CD
An opera in three acts from pianist Anthony Davis – features Marty Ehrlich on reeds, Abdul Wadud on cello, Mark Dresser and Mark Helias on bass, Pheeroan akLaff on drums, Marilyn Crispell on piano, and Davis on celeste. CD
(Includes original slipcase and book. CD front inserts have a small cutout hole.)
A rare set from bassist Art Davis as a leader – with Herbie Hancock on piano, Ravi Coltrane on tenor and soprano, and Marvin Smitty Smith on drums. Titles include "Evidence", "Everybody's Doing It", "Art's Boogie", and "Driftin". CD
With Caroline Davis on alto, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Julian Shore on piano, Chris Tordini on bass, Allan Mednard on drums, Mazz Swift and Josh Henderson on violin, Joanna Mattrey on viola, and Mariel Roberts on cello. CD
Charles Davis & Barry Harris —
Reflections ... CD Red (Italy), 1990. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
Great work from saxophonist Charles Davis – a player who doesn't always get to record as a leader, but who always turns out tremendous material whenever he gets the chance! This date's an early 90s gem cut with pianist Barry Harris – a session that's steeped in soul, and which has ... read moreCD
Craig Davis —
Tone Paintings ... CD MCG Jazz, 2022. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
With John Clayton and Jeff amilton. CD
(Sealed.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Afro-Jaws ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ...
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A soul jazz Latin classic – one that matches the searing tenor work of Eddie Lockjaw Davis with the hard-hitting conga of a young Ray Barretto! The core group of the set is a soul jazz one – with Lockjaw blowing over rhythm by Lloyd Mayers on piano, Larry Gales on bass, and Ben Riley ... read moreCD
Some of the best work this tenorist ever recorded – including some of his classic sessions with Shirley Scott on Hammond, and some nice Latin-tinged numbers too! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
A great set that brings together Eddie Lockjaw Davis' early Cookbook sessions – cut for Prestige in a key transitional moment, when Lock was trying to break past the R&B roots of earlier years, and emerge as a more sophisticated jazz soloist, capable of carrying an idea way past the short ... read moreCD
A record that's virtually the blueprint for the sound of Hammond organ and tenor sax in soul jazz– the first of Eddie Lockjaw Davis' great run of cookbook albums for Prestige! The record features Lockjaw's gutsy tenor in a group alongside Jerome Richardson's lighter flute – both ... read moreCD
Volume 2 of Lockjaw's classic early Cookbook sessions – cut for Prestige in a key transitional moment, when Lock was trying to break past the R&B roots of earlier years, and emerge as a more sophisticated jazz soloist, capable of carrying an idea way past the short format of singles and ... read moreCD
Features piano from Red Garland and Shirley Scott! CD
(Out of print.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Heavy Hitter ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1979. Used ...
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A Heavy Hitter from tenorist Eddie Lockjaw Davis – recorded a bit late in his career, but with a sound that's mighty nice – and every bit as great as some of his 60s recordings for Prestige! The combo's small, swinging, and soulful – Albert Dailey on piano, George Duvivier on ... read moreCD
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Montreux 77 ... CD Pablo, 1977. Used ...
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With Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Jimmie Smith on drums. CD
A great quartet date – no-nonsense, and a perfect setting for Davis to hit some very classic modes! Eddie plays tenor with Tommy Flanagan on piano, Keter Betts on bass, and Bobby Durham on drums. CD
Two killers from Eddie Lockjaw Davis – both records that are different from his Cookbook sessions with Shirley Scott, and his twin-tenor battles with Johnny Griffin! First up is I Only Have Eyes For You – easily one of our favorite Eddie Lockjaw Davis albums! The record's a lot ... read moreCD