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Cal Tjader —
Latin For Lovers ... LP Fantasy, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sublime mellow work from Cal Tjader – vibes mixed with strings mixed with Latin percussion – a nicely laidback take on his classic 50s sound! The core group is still one of Cal's Latin best – with Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo on percussion – and many tracks have some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing in the black & white cover.)
Fantasy, 1958. Very Good ... $16.99
One of Cal Tjader's best late 50s dates for Fantasy Records – thanks to some smoking tenor sax from Jose "Chombo" Silva! The album has Cal working in the very comfortable territory of San Francisco's Blackhawk Nightclub – in a combo that also features familiar players Vince ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing. Vinyl plays with a click on "Stompin". Cover has as spot of light wear on the top seam, but is great otherwise!)
Cal Tjader —
Saturday Night/Verve, 1962. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great live set recorded in 1962 with some of Cal's best players in the group – pianist Lonnie Hewitt and drummer John Rae, joined by bassist Freddie Schreiber. The groove's a bit less Latin than usual, but the jazz vibe is very strong – and Tjader really shines with the local crowd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. Cover has some aging inside the gatefold.)
Cal Tjader —
Several Shades Of Jade ... LP Verve, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Unlike the mellower Breeze from the East LP (another Tjader "eastern" session), this one's got some very lively Latiny stuff – despite the orientalist theme of the LP. There's a monster version of Horace Silver's "Tokyo Blues", plus takes of Lalo Schifrin's "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cal Tjader —
Sona Libre ... LP Verve, 1963. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Excellent Verve album that Cal recorded with the great Clare Fischer on organ and piano. Clare's organ work on here is stellar, and he's got this cool little spare sound that works very well with Cal's vibes. The set includes a great version of "Sally's Tomato", plus the cuts "Hip ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover is nice.)
Cal Tjader —
Soul Bird – Whiffenpoof ... LP Verve, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real classic by Cal – one of the trademark albums of his time at Verve, and a unique blend of jazz, Latin, and other groovy influences! The tunes have that lightly jazzy approach that made Cal a hit with the radio and jukebox crowds at the time – a bossa-influenced mix of vibes, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a cutout hole, some wear, and aging.)
Cal Tjader —
Soul Burst ... LP Verve, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A killer Verve Records set from vibist Cal Tjader – a set that brings together both his Latin inclinations and his groovier 60s mod style – all in a blend that's handled perfectly by arranger Oliver Nelson! Other players include Jerry Dodgion and Jerome Richardson on flutes, Attila ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cal Tjader —
Soul Sauce ... LP Verve, 1964. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Arguably THE classic Cal Tjader album of the 60s – a landmark album that crossed over equally into Latin, jazz, and mainstream audiences – and a stone cooker that's filled with smoking little grooves! The set's probably best known for its title track "Soul Sauce" – one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Cal Tjader —
Tjader ... LP Fantasy, Late 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album from legendary vibist Cal Tjader – and one of his truly electric albums! A key factor to the greatness of this one is keyboardist Al Zulaica – who plays some amazing Fender Rhodes on the album, really unlocking a whole new sound of Cal's vibes in the process! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tjader ... CD 29.99
Cal Tjader —
Tjader-Ade ... LP Buddah, Late 60s/1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Groovy compilation that brings together tracks from Cal's hard-to-find albums for the Skye label from the late 60s – all of which are excellent, and all of which we can't find that easily on wax anymore! Cal's hitting a nice sweet funky vibe here, with a lot of electric piano grooving nicely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the original textured cover with edge wear.)
Cal Tjader —
Verve Return Engagement ... LP Verve, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Groovy jazz, sweet Latin, and lots more from the mighty Cal Tjader! Includes "Tanya", "Reza", "Soul Burst", "Doxy", "Afro Blue", "Maramor Mambo", "Cal's Bluedoo", "Somewhere In The Night", "Curacao", and more! LP, Vinyl record album
Cal Tjader —
Warm Wave ... LP Verve, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A mighty nice pairing – the vibes of Cal Tjader and the sophisticated arrangements of Claus Ogerman – who definitely ensures that the album's the warm wave promised in the title! The core group features Jerome Richardson on reeds, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Hank Jones on piano – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has light surface wear and small worn spots at the bottom seam.)
Cal Tjader & Charlie Byrd —
Tambu ... LP Fantasy, 1974. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Man! This one's a stunning 70s set from the great Cal Tjader – a set that features Charlie Byrd on guitar, and some especially great electric piano lines from Mike Wolff – which makes for a cool electric/acoustic combination that really sends the album home nicely! The record's light ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label pressing.)
Danny Toan —
First Serve ... LP Embryo, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Spacey fusion from guitarist Danny Toan – sometimes upbeat, sometimes laidback, and always pretty soulful! The record's got a feel that's a bit different than some of the better-known fusion artists of the time – almost more like an instrumental soul album in points, with Danny's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the top seam, light ring wear.)
Masahiko Togashi —
Spiritual Nature (US pressing) ... LP Inner City, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A mid 70s live recording by Japanese percussionist Masahiko Togashi – performed with help from a larger group that includes Sadao Watanabe on reeds, Masahiko Satoh on percussion, Shigeo Suzuki on reeds, and extra added percussion. Tracks are long and exploratory – usually beginning ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King (Japan), 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
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(Teal label pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with obi. Cover has light ring impressions and a faint print blemish at the top.)
Bill Tole —
Music From New York, New York ... LP Calliope, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Charles Tolliver —
Compassion (aka New Tolliver) ... LP Strata East, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from trumpeter Charles Tolliver – not as well known as his Strata East sessions with Music Inc, but equally great! The sound here is a bit different than some of Tolliver's other albums of the 70s – as the group features the guitar of Nathan Page in place of the usual ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing! Cover has some very light wear on the top seam, but this is a great copy overall.)
Charles Tolliver —
Live In Tokyo ... LP Strata East, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the standouts in a great 70s run of albums from trumpeter Charles Tolliver – standard-setting records for the spiritual jazz scene of the time – and maybe one of his most far-reaching records for the Strata East label! Toilliver's in very strong company – as the group on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Tolliver —
Ringer ... LP Arista Freedom, 1969. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
The start of a legend – a record that may well be called the birthplace of the Strata East record label – as the let features both trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell, working together in an early version of the Music Inc group that would be one of the key acts on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing, still sealed with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap is torn at the spine but is still intact and unopened.)
Charles Tolliver —
Ringer (UK pressing) ... LP Polydor (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The start of a legend – a record that may well be called the birthplace of the Strata East record label – as the let features both trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell, working together in an early version of the Music Inc group that would be one of the key acts on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(This is the original Polydor UK version – with a cover that's completely different than the US one! Cover has a tiny bumped corner, but this is a great copy.)
Charles Tolliver & Music Inc —
Live at Slugs Vol 1 ... LP Strata East, 1970. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A classic performance by one of the most groundbreaking soul jazz groups of the 70s! Tolliver's leading his Music Inc ensemble here – an important quartet that featured him on trumpet, Stanley Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jimmy Hopps on drums. During their time recording for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has some light wear, a bump in one corner, and a small rip on back – but vinyl is great!)
Charles Tolliver & Music Inc —
Live at Slugs Vol 2 ... LP Strata East, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A classic performance by one of the most groundbreaking soul jazz groups of the 70s! Tolliver's leading his Music Inc ensemble here – an important quartet that featured him on trumpet, Stanley Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jimmy Hopps on drums. During their time recording for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Tolliver & Music Inc. —
Live At The Loosdrecht Jazz Festival ... LP Strata East, 1972. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A searing live set from trumpeter Charles Tolliver – one of the few talents who could take his instrument into the kind of long-blown, beautifully open territory explored on a double length album like this! Tolliver maybe inherits a late Lee Morgan quality, but also opens up with the Woody ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ross Tompkins —
Lost In The Stars ... LP Concord, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Ross Tompkins —
Ross Tompkins & Good Friends ... LP Concord, 1978. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
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Mel Torme —
Comin Home Baby! ... LP Atlantic, 1962. Very Good+ ... $18.99
One of Mel Torme's hippest albums of the 60s – and a strong shift towards more swinging material after some of his mellower work for other labels! There's a bit of electric piano in the mix, and plenty of that Atlantic records pop/soul jazz approach – a take on soul jazz that's similar ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has edge wear and splitting on all seams, surface wear.)
Atlantic, 1962. Very Good ... $7.99
One of the grooviest Mel Torme albums ever – a smoking little live set that has the Velvet Fog hitting a whole new soulful sound for the 60s – with a leaner groove than ever before! Backing is from the trio of pianist Jimmy Wisner – although Mel himself also plays a bit of piano ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has wear on the lower corner, while the back has light staining, aging, and wear.)
Atlantic, 1963. Very Good ... $7.99
One of our favorite-ever albums from Mel Torme – a set that sparkles with the same smooth swing as his best late 50s dates for Bethlehem records! Like those sets, this one features Torme's voice really taking off over some tight jazzy charts – arranged by Johnny Williams, Shorty Rogers ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has a good deal of aging, light ring wear, and a spill stain down the back cover.)
Mel Torme —
That's All ... LP Columbia, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest, straightest sets from Mel Torme – an all-classic batch of tracks that's quite different than his other album for Columbia! Torme checks in as a totally committed, totally serious jazz vocalist here – with an impeccable approach to the music that puts this album ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label CSP Collector's Series pressing. Cover has light wear, some yellowing from age, and a small sticker in back.)
Mel Torme —
Torme ... LP Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from Mel Torme – a great early album for Verve, one that's every bit as nice as his stellar work for the Bethlehem label! The set's got Mel singing with the Marty Paich orchestra – a good thing, too – as Marty's always been the best arranger for Mel's unique way ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mel Torme —
Touch Of Your Lips (aka Prelude To A Kiss) ... LP Venise, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the best-ever Mel Torme jazz vocal albums – right up there with his best Bethlehem recordings! The set was recorded with Marty Paich's Dek-tette, who set the tone perfectly for the warmly perfect style of The Velvet Fog – and who, like Mel, manage to be totally polished, yet ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1986. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
One of the great Mel Torme comeback albums of the 80s – with piano from George Shearing! Titles include "I'll Be Seeing You", "You Changed My Life", "You're Driving Me Crazy", "My Foolish Heart", "Last Night When We Were Young", and the cool ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a small sticker and a bit of pen inside the opening.)
Concord, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
A key pairing of vocalist Mel Torme and pianist George Shearing – two aging jazz artists who really helped re-ignite each others' careers in the 80s! The format here takes Torme back to the best years of his jazz roots – and features spare backing from Shearing's trio, at a level that's ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear.)
David Torn & Geoffrey Gordon —
Best Laid Plans ... LP ECM (Germany), 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(Cover has minimal wear.)
Cy Touff, Richie Kamuca, Harry Edison, & Others —
Keester Parade (aka His Octet & Quintet) ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Forget the stupid joke of the title – as the record's a fantastic bit of west coast jazz from the 50s – right up there with some of the best Pacific Jazz sides of the decade! The approach is great – slightly larger arrangements – handled by Johnny Mandel, Cy Touff, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ralph Towner —
Blue Sun ... LP ECM, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Ralph Towner is solo, but showing off his many talents here – not just playing 12 string and classical guitar – but also piano, keyboards, French horn, cornet, and percussion! LP, Vinyl record album
Ralph Towner —
Diary ... LP ECM, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully personal album from Ralph Towner – a set that's maybe got more going on than just a diary – as the whole thing has a very poetic approach to the sound, one that's really in keeping with the new modes of expression that Towner helped bring to ECM! There's a bit of overdub ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ralph Towner —
Solo Concert ... LP ECM, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A set that's exactly what it promises in the title – a solo set from guitarist Ralph Towner – but also a record that stands as a perfect demonstration of all the really special elements that Towner brings to his sound! Ralph plays both classical and 12 string guitar on the record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ECM, 1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Moody musings from guitarist Ralph Towner – recorded here on 12-string and classical guitar, plus a bit of piano – and working with a quartet that includes Jan Garbarek on sax and flute, Eberhard Weber on bass and cello, and Jon Christensen on drums and percussion. The group do a nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has surface & edge wear.)
Ralph Towner —
Solstice – Sound & Shadows ... LP ECM, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A quartet session from four ECM stalwarts – features Jan Garbarek on soprano, tenor sax, and flute, Eberhard Weber on bass and cello, Jon Christensen on drums, and Ralph Towner on guitars plus piano and French horn! LP, Vinyl record album
Ralph Towner & Gary Burton —
Matchbook ... LP ECM, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Two of the greatest things going for ECM in the 70s – brought together on one record! The vibes of Gary Burton are a wonderful match for the careful guitar work of Ralph Towner – particularly his 12-string guitar, which is used in a space that's somewhere between folk and jazz, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ralph Towner & Glen Moore —
Ralph Towner With Glen Moore – Trios/ECM, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Essentially an Oregon record – given that the set also features oboe from Paul McCandless and tabla from Collin Walcott. LP, Vinyl record album
Ralph Towner/ECM, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Nice late 70s work from guitarist Ralph Towner – heard here in a great trio setting with Eddie Gomez on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums! Both players have an ear tuned well to the sorts of open, exploratory styles that suit Towner best – but they also have a nice sense of force as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a small sticker mark.)
Transport —
Transport ... LP Albina Music Trust, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The cover's a bit nondescript, but the music is anything but – instrumental funk with a great jazzy vibe – served up here by an obscure Portland group from the end of the 70s! These guys are clearly schooled on some of the best jazz funk of the time, but also have a more personal vibe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gearbox (UK), 2019. Very Good+ ... $13.99
One of the most amazing jazz vocalists of our generation returns here with an incredible group – a majestic combo to match all the spiritual inclinations in his music – with work from Kamasi Washington on tenor, Mark De Clive-Lowe on piano, Miguel Atwood Ferguson on viola, and both ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Lennie Tristano —
Continuity ... LP Jazz Records, 1958/1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Rare work from Lennie Tristano – some brilliant recordings made at the Half Note in 1958 and 1964, all of which feature Warne Marsh in the group on tenor sax! The first half of the set features Lennie's piano with Marsh's tenor – in a cool quartet with Henry Grimes on bass and Paul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lennie Tristano —
Lennie Tristano ... LP Atlantic, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Darkly imaginative work from the great Lennie Tristano – and one of the few full albums he ever cut as a leader! The record features the incredible track "Turkish Mambo" – which has Tristano overdubbed 3 times in this dark modal way that's totally amazing, and which will hook ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a tiny tear on the opening, but looks nice overall.)
Lennie Tristano —
Lennie Tristano (That's Jazz) ... LP Atlantic (Germany), 1955. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Darkly imaginative work from the great Lennie Tristano – and one of the few full albums he ever cut as a leader! The record features the incredible track "Turkish Mambo" – which has Tristano overdubbed 3 times in this dark modal way that's totally amazing, and which will hook ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lennie Tristano —
Lennie Tristano Quartet – Previously Unreleased Recordings ... LP Atlantic, 1955. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A lost treasure from Lennie Tristano's greatest years – a 2LP set of unreleased material, performed by a quintet that features Lee Konitz! Given how often the Konitz/Tristano pair are mentioned together, but often not heard on records, the album's a real treasure – and repeats the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lennie Tristano, Herbie Nichols, & Others —
Modern Jazz Piano Album ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
80s issue of some seminal recordings of some of the most influential, yet unde-documented jazz pianists of the bop and post bop eras. There's three tracks by the Bebop Boys, with Bud Powell, Kenny Dorham, Sonny Stitt, Al Hall and Kenny Clarke: "Bebop In Pastel", "Seven Up" and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $29.99 34.99
A great "birth of the cool" album from Capitol – a 10" record that brings together some key recordings from that pivotal jazz year of 1949! Titles include "Imagination" by a large group with Bill Harris in the lead on trombone; "Wow", "Marionette" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Lennie Tristano/Capitol, 1949/1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Although this set was issued in the 70s, it features some excellent rare early work by Tristano, originally recorded for Capitol in 1949. The material features a core of his early devotees – Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh, and Billy Bauer – and the selection of tracks includes 2 especially ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Tropea —
To Touch You Again ... LP Marlin, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sweet 70s fusion from John Tropea – a tightly-crafted album, but one that's never too slick, and which still has plenty of soul! Tropea's that rare breed who actually sounds better with a bit more polish – and he seems to draw magically from the high quality of studio support he gets ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marlin, 1975. Good Gatefold ... $0.99
The first album from guitarist John Tropea – an ace 70s session musician, who played on countless records for other folks – and a surprisingly great leader and arranger in his own right too! Tropea's working here in a vibe that's clearly influenced by the CTI sound – smooth but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and aging.)
RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... $13.99
One of the straighter sessions ever recorded by vocalist Bobby Troup – an intimate quartet side, with backing by Howard Roberts on guitar, Bob Enevoldsen on bass, and Don Heath on drums. Bobby sings and plays piano – in that warm, laidback LA style that's made him one of our favorite ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing.)
Bobby Troup —
Do Re Mi ... LP Liberty, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
We love Bobby Troup, and we love records like this that show what a lost link he was in styles of male jazz vocal singing that keep turning up with singers like Harry Connick Jr and some of his contemporaries! Bobby wrote every track on this one, and the set's got lots of his cool little hipster ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi! LBJ 70228)
Bobby Troup —
Piano Magic (aka Bobby Swings Tenderly) ... LP Premier, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A rare all-instrumental outing from Bobby Troup – best known for his work as a singer and songwriter at the time! But like a number of Bobby's contemporaries on the male vocal scene, Troup was equally well-skilled at handling the keys – no doubt because he'd frequently be called to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small green label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Tuck & Patti —
Tears Of Joy ... LP Windham Hill, 1988. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and bumped corners.)
Jamie, 1959. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A very cool piano trio album – an obscure set issued on the Jamie label, which didn't do much jazz at the time! LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice late 80s Japanese reissue with insert.)
Turn Of The Century (John Wood) —
And I'll Come Back ... LP Ranwood, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the grooviest albums we've ever seen on the Ranwood label – a set based around the keyboards talents of John Wood – who plays Fender Rhodes, Hammond, vibes, and both Yamaha and Baldwin organs on the set! The group's a trio mostly – and is really dominated by Wood's lines ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Another Story ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the last great acoustic sessions before Stanley Turrentine's big electric run of the 70s – a laidback, open-ended session that really paves the way for the energy of his records on CTI – even though none of the players is plugging in at all! The tracks are all nice and long, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Betcha ... LP Elektra, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Stanley Turrentine's blowing here amidst some soaring arrangements from Gene Page – set in a smoothly soulful territory that draws on all of Page's great work on the LA scene of the 70s, but which still keeps the voice of Stanley very upfront in the mix. There's a bit less of the Turrentine ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Cherry ... LP CTI, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the best CTI albums from the early 70s – and one of Stanley Turrentine's funkiest records as well! The album's got a sharper edge than most other Turrentine albums of the time – a quality that goes beyond Stan's already soulful approach to the tenor, and which brings in some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
CTI, 1972. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the best CTI albums from the early 70s – and one of Stanley Turrentine's funkiest records as well! The album's got a sharper edge than most other Turrentine albums of the time – a quality that goes beyond Stan's already soulful approach to the tenor, and which brings in some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on the first track. Cover has light wear, mild corner bend.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Chip Off The Old Block ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A solidly soulful session from Stanley Turrentine – one of his few Blue Note dates in the company of organist Shirley Scott, and possibly the hardest-hitting of the bunch! The album's got a great added element in the front line – the trumpet of Blue Mitchell, which really rounds out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover is nice.)
Blue Note, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A really great later Blue Note session from Stanley Turrentine – a small combo set that's almost a return to the format of earlier years! The group's a strong one – and features Shirley Scott on organ, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Idris Muhammad on drums – playing in a style that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mid 90s issue. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Common Touch (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Common Touch ... CD 14.99
CTI, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Stanley Turrentine meets Bob James – on a record that's one of the 70s classics on CTI! Bob James handles the arrangements – with that laidback, mellowfunky approach to jazz that he helped pioneer at the time – lots of modal chords in the rhythms, and these wonderfully soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a wavy corner, light staining inside the gatefold.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Everybody Come On Out ... LP Fantasy, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Sweet, smooth, and soulful – a heck of a great album from Stanley Turrentine, and one that's recorded in a mode that steps off nicely from his best work at CTI! The sound's a bit tighter than most of his sides as Mister T, but the groove is still quite similar – a warm approach to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Flipped ... LP Canyon, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A lost bit of Stanley Turrentine funky work – recorded between his years at Blue Note and his time at CTI, and nearly lost to the pages of history! Despite the obscurity, though, the album's a great one – done with these short stomping sort of arrangements that remind us a lot of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fantasy, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... $3.99
Stanley blows it sweet, mellow, and soulfully – in this wonderful post-CTI session from the 70s! The set features some swirling larger arrangements from Gene Page – done with a bit of the CTI sound lurking in the mix, but also a more complicated groove that almost takes on soundtrack-li ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Elektra, 1982. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A smooth session, but a great one – proof that Stanley Turrentine was one of the few jazz players who could step into a set of larger arrangements and sound as soulful as his small combo work! The format here has plenty of modern R&B touches from producer Chuck Jackson – Capitol ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1964/1980. Very Good- ... $9.99
A stone smoker from the great Stanley Turrentine – an album that's got a lot more of an edge than some of his other Blue Note dates from the time – yet, for some odd reason, wasn't issued until the end of the 70s! The group's a crackling septet – yet still put together relatively ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stanley Turrentine —
In The Pocket ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Although this should be a "sell out" album for Stan – because it's got his tenor set amidst some sweeping larger arrangements – it's actually still a pretty dope little LP, and one that shows Turrentine's capacity for hitting a nice groove in kind of a soundtrack-y funk vein. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Joyride ... LP Blue Note, 1965. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A very successful album for Blue Note – and one that took the searing tenor sax of Stanley Turrentine and backed it with some boldly soulful arrangements from Oliver Nelson! Nelson was perfect at this sort of session – able to provide full backings that infused the record with energy, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Joyride (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 9.99(Japanese EMI pressing, with insert – BNJ 71058.)
Stanley Turrentine —
La Place ... LP Blue Note, 1989. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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Stanley Turrentine —
Let It Go ... LP Impulse, 1966. Very Good- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A rare non-Blue Note 60s date as a leader from Stanley Turrentine – recorded for Impluse when his (then) wife Shirley Scott was contracted to the label – and featuring the talents of both players on some very groovy tracks! The quartet features both Stan's tenor and Shirley's Hammond ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo orange and black label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear & aging. Inner gatefold has a small, faint stain at the bottom.)
Fantasy, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Soulful Stan, over arrangements by Claus Ogerman! Titles include "Papa T", "Joao", "Birdland", "Nightwings", "Don't Give Up On Us", and "If You Don't Believe". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Pieces Of Dreams ... LP Fantasy, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A 70s soulful classic from the mighty Stanley Turrentine! Stan's not the bad "Mister T" on this set – he's more in a smooth, mellow mode – blowing over some nice soulful arrangements by Gene Page, ones that take the CTI funk approach, add in some strings, and create a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Quadradisc pressing in a gatefold cover, with light wear and aging.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Salt Song ... LP CTI, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing album from Stanley Turrentine – quite different than most of his other sessions for CTI, but in a really great way! Stan's playing here with arrangements from Deodato – in a swirling, Brazilian jazz influenced mode that's similar to their work together with Astrud Gilberto ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Blue Note, 1966. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Stanley Turrentine's no spoiler here – as his tenor sax soars out over the top of some sweet larger group arrangements from Duke Pearson – all awash in a great sense of soul, joy, and life! The album's got a much brighter feel than you might guess from the cover – a vibe that's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, but is very nice.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Stan 'The Man' Turrentine ... LP Time, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the best Stanley Turrentine albums ever! This hard-wailing set is from the early days of Stan's time at Blue Note – and like his best early sides for that label, this one has him blowing with an edgey tone that rarely ever surfaced in his later, sweeter recordings. Stan's got a sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Stan 'The Man' Turrentine (Bainbridge pressing) ... CD 11.99
Stanley Turrentine —
Straight Ahead ... LP Blue Note, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the big stars of Blue Note Records in the 60s, still sounding great here on the revived version of the label in the 80s! Stan's look on the cover may be a bit Cosby Show, but his sound on the tenor is mighty classic throughout – backed by Hammond from Jimmy Smith on most cuts, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Sugar Man ... LP CTI, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A classic set from Stanley "Sugar Man" Turrentine – a nickname the reedman had at the time, given the success of his famous CTI Records version of "Sugar"! This set follows in that same great mode – jazzy, but a bit funky too – although couched with this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
That's Where It's At ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Where it's at with Stanley Turrentine – circa 1962 – a time when the tenorist was really hitting on all burners, and turning out some tremendous work for Blue Note! The album's got Stan working with a special guest – a rare Blue Note appearance from pianist Les McCann, who's also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available That's Where It's At (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 6.99(75th Anniversary reissue from 2014.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP 69.99
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP Blue Note/Analogue Productions, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited numbered pressing, with insert!)
Stanley Turrentine —
Use The Stairs ... LP Fantasy, 1980. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Use The Stairs is a near-forgotten date from 1980 – recorded at a time when Stanley Turrentine was still steeped in the fuller arrangements picked up during his CTI years – blowing beautifully as a soloist in the larger setting! The sound here is plenty darn hip – thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, a promo stamp, and a small trace of a sticker.)
Tommy Turrentine —
Tommy Turrentine ... LP Time, 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the most fantastic hardbop albums of all time! Tommy Turrentine was the less-famous trumpet-playing brother of Stanley Turrentine – but he was a hell of a player in his early days, and he cut some amazing records with his brother during the younger years of his career. This is the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, ULS-1758-BT, with insert. One corner of back cover has a small spot – but cover and vinyl are otherwise great!)
Tommy Turrentine —
Tommy Turrentine (Bainbridge pressing) ... LP Time, 1959. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the most fantastic hardbop albums of all time! Tommy Turrentine was the less-famous trumpet-playing brother of Stanley Turrentine – but he was a hell of a player in his early days, and he cut some amazing records with his brother during the younger years of his career. This is the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue.)
Richard (Dick) Twardzik —
Last Set ... LP Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Chet Baker's famous, and famously short-lived pianist! Chet Baker joins the group on one track – and the core trio features Carson Smith on bass and Peter Littman on drums. Original tunes include "Albuquerque Social Swim", "Yellow Tango", "Crutch For ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sony (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99 19.99
The first album by this funky fusion quartet – done in a mix of vocal styles that has a nice crossover appeal! The group features work by Hiram Bullock on guitars, Clifford Carter on keyboards, Steve Jordan on drums, and Will Lee on bass – and vocals are handled mostly by Bullock and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with wide obi and inserts. Cover has minimal wear.)
McCoy Tyner —
4 X 4 – McCoy Tyner Quartets ... LP Milestone, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
McCoy Tyner's a hell of a piano player on his own, but in the post-Coltrane years he also developed an amazing talent for picking sidemen too – as you'll hear in this very unique set! The record features four different quartets – hence the title – each of which features a core ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
McCoy Tyner —
Atlantis ... LP Milestone, 1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A spiritual 70s classic from McCoy Tyner – a long live set that has him really stretching out in performance alongside the great Azar Lawrence on tenor and soprano sax – plus Joony Booth on bass, Wilby Fletcher on drums, and Guillerme Franco on percussion! Tracks are all very long, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
McCoy Tyner —
Echoes Of A Friend ... LP Milestone, 1972. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A haunting tribute to the late John Coltrane – not just a "friend" of McCoy Tyner, but a key musical partner back in the 60s! The album's a solo piano effort – extremely intimate, but still played with that long-flowing majesty we always love in McCoy – and two of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
McCoy Tyner —
Echoes Of A Friend (Japanese pressing) ... LP Victor (Japan), 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A haunting tribute to the late John Coltrane – not just a "friend" of McCoy Tyner, but a key musical partner back in the 60s! The album's a solo piano effort – extremely intimate, but still played with that long-flowing majesty we always love in McCoy – and two of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, in the textured cover, with obi! Back cover has some very light aging – but front looks great.)
McCoy Tyner —
Enlightenment ... LP Milestone, 1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A pretty great little live set – recorded at the Montreux Jazz fest in 1973, and featuring one of the better McCoy Tyner groups of the time! The album's a key set in McCoy's stretching out after the passing of Coltrane – a record that draws strongly from his 60s spiritual heritage, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
McCoy Tyner —
Expansions ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A really mindblowing session from McCoy Tyner – perfectly titled "Expansions" to showcase the change in his style at the time! The record is one of Tyner's first larger group efforts – and is a brilliant example of the expansion of his talents in the post-Coltrane years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
