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Verve, 1963. Very Good+ ... $7.99
The sound of Gerry Mulligan in the early 60s – and one of the best records by his larger than usual Concert Jazz Band! Given Gerry's piano-less experiments of the 50s, it's surprising to actually have him as the pianist on this session – hitting the keys with a nice light touch, so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Fantasy) (10 inch LP) ... LP Fantasy, Early 50s. Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A rare early Fantasy LP, one that features Gerry Mulligan working with a strong early group – Chet Baker on trumpet, Chico Hamilton on drums, and Carson Smith on bass – on 4 tracks recorded in San Francisco, and 4 others recorded slightly later in LA. The tunes are short, piano-less, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & aging, ink stamp, tiny top seam split.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Gerry's Time ... LP Verve, 1958/1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A mid-60s collection of late 50s recordings featuring Gerry Mulligan – from 1958 with Stan Getz on tenor, Harry Edison on trumpet, Herb Ellis on guitar, Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown pm bass, and Louis Bellson on drums, and in 1959 with Art Farmer on trmpet, Art Pepper on alto, Bill ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gerry Mulligan —
Idol Gossip ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of those great overlooked dates from Gerry Mulligan's sometimes-ignored stretch of the mid 70s – a time when he was really trying out some excellent new musical experiments! This cooking set features his baritone in a group that really cooks nicely – and in ways that are quite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear & light staining along the opening.)
Limelight, 1965. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
Yipes! What a bitter title – especially when you consider that Gerry actually added a piano to the group for this session, and that he's playing versions of 60s pop hits like "King Of The Road", "Downtown", "Mr Tambourine Man", "Hard Day's Night", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing in the extravagant gatefold cover, with intact booklet. Cover has light wear and a small sticker.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Jazz Combo From I Want To Live! ... LP United Artists, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
This is the small combo recording of tracks from the legendary jazz score to I Want To Live! Although not featured that prominently in the film, the band of Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Bud Shank, and others were a pretty tight little group – even though it was strange to see this west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A pretty great little album – and very different than Gerry Mulligan's regular sides from the time! The session was originally produced as part of the sessions for the short-lived Jazztime label in the early 60s – and was produced by Dave Bailey with a soulful undercurrent that's quite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s red label CSP pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and some flaking in back at the opening.)
Gerry Mulligan —
La Menace (80s pressing) ... LP DRG, 1977. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Obscure work from Gerry Mulligan – and some of his best of the 70s! The record is a soundtrack for a French film starring Yves Montand, and the soundtrack was handled by Mulligan with assistance from Don Elliott – who brings in a funky style that's quite different than you'd expect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gerry Mulligan —
Mainstream Of Jazz ... LP EmArcy, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Gerry Mulligan's still far from the mainstream of jazz on this sweet little set – a great date that expands nicely from the mellower styles of the Pacific Jazz years – expanding the group a bit, with some really great results! In addition to Mulligan's usual baritone sax, Gerry also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label drummer logo pressing with deep groove. A nice copy!)
Gerry Mulligan —
Night Lights ... LP Philips, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A masterpiece from Gerry Mulligan – and one of those key 60s albums that marks such a huge shift in his sound from the 50s! The approach here is very cool and compressed – but not in an LA "cool jazz" way – as the music has a more urbane, sophisticated vibe that's very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Night Lights (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Gerry Mulligan —
Paris Concert ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1954. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
US issue of some of Gerry's classic Vogue recordings, done in Paris in 1954 with a quartet that featured Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Isola on drums. This is Gerry at the height of his powers, and playing classic piano-less material with supberb accompaniment ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gerry Mulligan —
Paris Concert (60s pressing) ... LP World Pacific, 1954. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
US issue of some of Gerry's classic Vogue recordings, done in Paris in 1954 with a quartet that featured Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Isola on drums. This is Gerry at the height of his powers, and playing classic piano-less material with supberb accompaniment ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s mono Pacific Jazz/Liberty pressing. Cover has light ringwear and is lightly stained across the bottom inch or so.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet ... LP EmArcy, 1955. Very Good ... $7.99
A strong 50s session from Gerry – a bit like some of his work for the Pacific Jazz label, but perhaps a bit more biting and modern. The group's a sextet with Jon Eardley on trumpet, Zoot Sims on tenor, Dave Bailey on drums, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, and Peck Morrison on bass – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Mercury pressing with deep groove. Cover is nice!)
Gerry Mulligan —
Profile (Trip) ... LP Mercury, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A pretty obscure session by Gerry – recorded in 1955, and featuring Jon Eardly on trumpet, Zoot Sims on tenor, and Bob Brookmeyer on trombone. Gerry actually plays a bit of piano, in addition to his usual baritone – and the set bubbles with a lightly swinging, slightly modern feel that' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gerry Mulligan —
Profile Of Gerry Mulligan ... LP Mercury, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A pretty obscure session by Gerry – recorded in 1955, and featuring Jon Eardly on trumpet, Zoot Sims on tenor, and Bob Brookmeyer on trombone. Gerry actually plays a bit of piano, in addition to his usual baritone – and the set bubbles with a lightly swinging, slightly modern feel that' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a stickerr and light aging on the back, and a small tear.)
Philips, 1962. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A great little session by Gerry – hidden amidst his 60s work, and a no-nonsense, gimmick-free album with some really great playing overall! The group on the set includes Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone as well as piano, which he even plays in duet with Gerry on one track – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light aging.)
Columbia, 1959. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A beautiful pairing of the baritone of Gerry Mulligan and the trumpet of Art Farmer – brought together wonderfully in this piano-less session that has both players effortlessly carving lines in the open space of the studio. Rhythm is by the team of Bill Crow on bass and Dave Bailey on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light edge & surface wear, a spot of clear tape on both seams.)
Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker —
Carnegie Hall Concert Volume 1 ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A surprisingly wonderful 70s meeting between Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker – recorded live, with sweet electric touches from CTI – in a style that shouldn't work so well, but which really comes off great! The approach is simple – Mulligan and Baker solo in a manner that's a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a name in marker inside the gatefold, but is nice!)
Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker —
Carnegie Hall Concert Volume 2 ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $8.99
A surprisingly wonderful 70s meeting between Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker – recorded live, with sweet electric touches from CTI – in a style that shouldn't work so well, but which really comes off great! The approach is simple – Mulligan and Baker solo in a manner that's a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker —
Timeless ... LP Pacific Jazz, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A 60s collection of older material cut by Mulligan and Baker in the early 50s – pulled from a set of recordings done by Pacific Jazz, when both players were at their simple best! The format is often very simple – mostly quartet or quintet format – some with Baker and Mulligan in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond —
Blues In Time (aka Gerry Mulligan Meets Paul Desmond) ... LP Verve, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great pairing of two of the coolest jazz talents of the 50s – icy-cool altoist Paul Desmond and warm-toned baritonist Gerry Mulligan! The group here continues the pianoless tradition of some of Mulligan's work of the decade – leaving plenty of room for amazing interplay between the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has light wear, splitting on the spine.)
Gerry Mulligan & Stan Getz —
Gerry Mulligan Meets Stan Getz ... LP Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The tenor of Stan Getz meets the baritone sax of Gerry Mulligan – and then they switch things around for half of the record, as Stan picks up the baritone and Mulligan takes on tenor! Gerry always seems to open up whole new sides of his playing when sharing the leader spotlight with another ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... $13.99
The tenor of Stan Getz meets the baritone sax of Gerry Mulligan – and then they switch things around for half of the record, as Stan picks up the baritone and Mulligan takes on tenor! Gerry always seems to open up whole new sides of his playing when sharing the leader spotlight with another ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. The back cover has light aging, tiny sticker.)
Gerry Mulligan Quartet —
Gene Norman Presents The Gerry Mulligan Quartet Vol 3 (10-inch) ... LP GNP, 1954. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Very cool combo work from Gerry Mulligan – and very much in the Pacific Jazz style of the time, given that Chet Baker is in the group on trumpet! There's no piano at all – just Carson Smith on bass and Larry Bunker on drums – and Mulligan is already at his modern best! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – nice and clean! Cover has light wear in one corner, but no splits and is otherwise very nice.)
Gerry Mulligan Quartet —
Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz – PJLP 2) (10-inch) ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1953. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Gerry's second 10" album for the Pacific Jazz label – and almost as groundbreaking as the first! Not only is the quartet with Chet Baker featured strongly on side 1 – with classics that include "Cherry", "Carson City Stage", and "Motel" – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gerry Mulligan Quartet —
Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Pacific Jazz – PJLP 5) (10 inch LP) ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1953. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A seminal session from Gerry Mulligan – one of his 50s quartet recordings with Chet Baker, in a group that also includes Carson Smith on bass and Larry Bunker on drums. The pianoless quartet grooves nicely in a twin-horn frontline – gliding effortlessly through tunes that include " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a beautiful copy!)
Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker —
Reunion With Chet Baker ... LP World Pacific, 1957. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Late 50's session in which Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker try to recreate the sound that made them a legend on the West Coast in the first place. Cool breezy renditions of a number of standards, held down by the drumming of Dave Bailey and the bass of Henry Grimes, which is a nice treat on an album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has split top & bottom seams, light wear.)
Gerry Mulligan with Scott Hamilton —
Soft Lights & Sweet Music – Gerry Mulligan Meets Scott Hamilton ... LP Concord, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A lot nicer than you might think – very well-conceived, with some originals by Mulligan, too! With Mulligan on baritone, Hamilton on tenor, Mike Renzi on piano, Jay Leonhart on bass, and Grady Tate on drums. Titles include "Gone", "Soft Lights & Sweet Music", "No ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fantasy, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A 50s Fantasy album that brings together 2 earlier 10" jazz sessions – one by Mulligan and one by Desmond, both unusual outings for the players. Side one features Gerry Mulligan working with a strong early group – Chet Baker on trumpet, Chico Hamilton on drums, and Carson Smith on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s brown label pressing in a black & white cover, with faint ring wear.)
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
Early 70s Capitol collection – includes a 50s cooker from Gerry Mulligan – working here with a real birth of the cool-styled group that includes Chet Baker and Pete Candoli on trumpets, Bud Shank on alto, John Graas on French horn, Bob Enevoldsen on trombone, and Chico Hamilton on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Gerry Mulligan/Capitol, 1951/1953. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great early west coast jazz! This album puts together 2 different sessions both recorded by Gene Norman in the early 50s. One features Shorty Rogers heading up a great group with Art Pepper and Jimmy Giuffre – on the tracks "Four Mothers", "Didi", "Sam & The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lyle Murphy —
New Orbits In Sound ... LP GNP, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An obscure west coast set – featuring some very hard-driving big band arrangements, short but with breakout solos that really keep things moving along at a good pace. Murphy wrote and arranged most of the material – cool little offbeat tunes, many with a space theme to match the cover ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mark Murphy —
Beautiful Friendship – Remembering Shirley Horn (180 gram pressing) ... LP Gearbox (UK), 2013. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Tremendous work from the great Mark Murphy – a great reminder that he's still one of the greatest jazz vocalists to come our way in the past 50 years! The short set's a loving tribute to the late Shirley Horn – delivered by Mark in some of his most personal, poetic modes in years ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Beautiful Friendship – Remembering Shirley Horn (Japanese edition) ... CD 9.99(Japanese edition in the resealable sleeve, with obi.)
Mark Murphy —
Mark Murphy Sings ... LP Muse, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Arguably the best Mark Murphy album ever – a stunningly soulful, and slightly spiritual 70s session that features some of his hippest tunes ever – and backings from a Dave Matthews-arranged group that also includes The Brecker Brothers and Don Grolnick on keyboards! Titles include ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mark Murphy —
Mark Murphy Sings Nat's Choice – The Nat King Cole Songbook Vol 2 ... LP Muse, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A second helping of songs from the Nat King Cole songbook – served up by Mark Murphy as one of his most sensitive albums of the time! Backings here are relatively spare on all tracks – just guitar on some numbers, bass on others, or keyboards on the rest – a very different style ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the best early albums by vocalist Mark Murphy – cut to arrangements by Bill Holman on side one, a set of big band numbers, and to smaller piano trio backing on side two, which features mellower stuff. Murphy's really developing his voice at this point, and is starting to get some of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, clear tape along the bottom seam, a bit of pen and some flaking on the spine.)
Mark Murphy —
Satisfaction Guaranteed ... LP Muse, 1980. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mark Murphy magic for Muse – a great little record that has the singer working in wonderfully warm company – a great group of players, and an assortment of excellent tunes! The album moves nicely between the more obscure numbers we always love from Murphy and a few familiar standards ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Riverside, 1962. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
Given what a freewheeling, open-minded, and lyrical jazz singer Mark Murphy is, it's hard to imagine him really loving "the blues" – and fortunately, most of that love is extended in the title, because the album itself is less of the blues effort that you might think. True, the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available That's How I Love The Blues ... CD 6.99(Black label Bill Grauer pressing with deep groove and microphone logo.)
Mark Murphy/MPS, 1967. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic set from vocalist Mark Murphy – easily one of his greatest albums ever! The session was recorded for the MPS label in Germany during the late 60s – at a time when Murphy was recording some excellent work overseas – and the album features backings by a small combo ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Murray —
Hill ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
David Murray in a trio setting – sounding especially great, thanks to work from Richard Davis on bass and Joe Chambers on both vibes and drums! The album's got a feel that's a bit looser than some other Murray recordings of the late 80s – and almost hearkens back to his loft jazz years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Murray —
Live At Sweet Basil Vol 1 ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really bold step forward for David Murray – a seminal live recording that features one of the hippest big bands you'll ever hope to find! Murray really uses the date as a chance to express the full range of his musical talents – and often shows modes that are more traditional than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Murray —
Live At Sweet Basil Vol 2 ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really bold step forward for David Murray – a seminal live recording that features one of the hippest big bands you'll ever hope to find! Murray really uses the date as a chance to express the full range of his musical talents – and often shows modes that are more traditional than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Murray —
Ming ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautifully arranged work from David Murray – an important early large group recording, one that really helped point the way to some of his later genius! The session features Murray leading an all-star octet that includes Henry Threadgill on alto, Olu Dara on trumpet, Butch Morris on cornet, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ming ... CD 6.99
David Murray —
Ming's Samba ... LP Portrait, 1989. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Murray's tenor and bass clarinet are nicely set in a warm lyrical quartet with John Hicks, Ray Drummond, and Ed Blackwell. The record features some nice long tracks that have Murray playing mostly inside, but with enough soul and raw talent to keep things moving nicely. Titles include "Walter ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & a promo stamp.)
David Murray —
Murray's Steps ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest gifts of the Soul Note label was the way that it could take sessions with avant-oriented players, and make them turn out straighter jazz material – but with a really nice edge! This session's a perfect example of that legacy – as it features David Murray at the head ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Saint (Italy), 1987. Very Good ... $7.99
A new life for the ideas of saxophonist David Murray – worked out here in an octet of top-shelf players! The sound is avant one minute, swinging the next – and carried off with a rich sense of jazz tradition that really marks the growing appreciation of roots in the 80s generation of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a PSI import sticker, some price sticker remnants, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
David Murray —
Sweet Lovely ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great trio set – with Fred Hopkins on bass and Steve McCall on drums – and Murray only on tenor on four long tracks that include "Coney Island", "Corazon", "The Hill", and "Hope/Scope". LP, Vinyl record album
David Murray Octet —
Home ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great leap forward for David Murray – an album recorded at the start of the 80s, and one that showed he really had some great new directions going on in his music! The album's got all the warm tones and complicated sentiments you might expect from a title like "Home" – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Saint (Italy), 1984. Near Mint- ... $13.99
One of David Murray's straighter sides from the early 80s – and exactly the kind of record to prove to the world that he could be a strong tenor traditionalist while still bringing an inventive sound to play! Murray's tone is deep and soulful, and often quite lyrical – set nicely in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sunny Murray's Untouchable Factor —
Apple Cores ... LP Philly Jazz, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the hippest, tightest sessions ever recorded by drummer Sunny Murray – a large group set recorded with his Untouchable Factor group – a great ensemble that includes Frank Foster on soprano sax, Oliver Lake and Arthur Blythe on alto saxes, Hamiet Bluiett on baritone, Don Pullen on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue.)
Sunny Murray/Douglas/Casablanca, 1977. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the best of the Wildflower series of freeform loft jazz sessions – and a record that features a side of work apiece by both Sunny Murray and Roscoe Mitchell. Murray leads his Untouchable Factor group, with David Murray, Byard Lancaster, Khan Jamal, and Fred Hopkins – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Music Revelation Ensemble —
No Wave ... LP Moers (Germany), 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Classic early 80s material by this legendary group of New York heavies that featured James Blood Ulmer, David Murray, Amin Ali, and Ronald Shannon Jackson. The prototype for the Vernon Reid/Melvin Gibbs Black Rock sound gets laid by these jazzy dudes fusing free loft style east coast blowing with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Musical Volunteers —
World War One (10 inch album) ... LP Music De Wolfe (UK), 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Boots Mussulli —
Kenton Jazz Presents Boots Mussulli Quartet – Little Man ... LP Capitol, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Easily one of the best of the Kenton Presents series on Capitol – and one of the few albums to ever focus on the genius talents of saxophonist Boots Mussulli! We'd put Boots in the same camp as Charlie Mariano in the 50s – on one hand a clear modernist, with a crisp and fresh tone, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing on Affinity. Cover has light ringwear, bumped corner, and a peeled spot and remnants from a fairly large price sticker.)
Wolfgang Muthspiel/ECM (Germany), 2020. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A record that's maybe one of the most tuneful, lyrical we've ever heard from guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel – and that may have a lot to do with the wonderful help in the trio from Scott Colley on bass and Brian Blade on drums! The tunes still have some of the abstract qualities of Muthspiel's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Amina Claudine Myers —
Jumping In The Sugar Bowl ... LP Minor Music (Germany), 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Includes the very catchy title cut – with great vocals from Amina, accompanied by Reggie Nicholson on percussion and Thomas Palmer on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
Najee —
Najee's Theme ... LP EMI, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Feel So Good To Me", "For The Love Of You", "Can't Hide Love", "We Are Family", "Sweet Love", "Betcha Don't Know", and "Mysterious". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light stain in front.)
Ray Nance —
Huffin' & Puffin' ... LP MPS (Germany), 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Don't let the title put you off, as Ray Nance isn't losing steam on the record – arnd instead really reworks the sound that he first created in the Ellington group – by working here in a lean European combo with a great MPS approach! Nance plays trumpet and violin, and even sings a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steve Narahara —
Odyssey ... LP PA USA, 1985. Near Mint- ... $1.99
With Steve Narahara on guitar, Dan Siegel on keyboards and synthesizers, Keith Rouster on bass, Moyes Lucas Jr on drums, Rich Cole, Richard Elliot, and Jerry Peterson on saxophones, Steve Watson, Carl Verheyen, and Richard Smith on guitars, and Steve Reid on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, and some sticker remnants at the top right corner.)
Progressive, 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With Pete Baren Bregge on tenor and alto, Marc Cohen on acoustic piano, Tom Williams on acoustic and electric bass, and Keith Killgo on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Columbia, 1957. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Ted Nash plays with his orchestra, with arrangements by Billy May, Frank Comstock, and Paul Weston. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear, yellowed clear tape holding the top seam, small center split in the bottom seam, and some application wrinkles and a slightly lifted portion from sticker removal in front.)
Natural Information Society —
Descension – Out Of Our Constrictions ... LP Eremite, 2021. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful music from a group that features familiar players from the world of improvised music, but coming together here in a very different way! Joshua Abrams leads the group, and he's playing guimbri instead of his usual bass – a lighter stringed instrument used with global currents that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Michael Naura Quintet —
European Jazz Sounds ... LP Brunswick (Germany), 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums of European jazz from the early 60s – a tremendous effort from pianist Michael Naura, working here with lots of vibes and a fair bit of grooves – in a style that sounds a lot like some of the best early recordings made by the team of Roy Ayers and Jack Wilson! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, Early 50s. Sealed ... $14.99
Trumpeter Fats Navarro was one of the true giants of the early bop years, but he passed away at a young age just as the music was taking off – leaving behind just a handful of killer recordings to document his legacy! This set was put together by Blue Note as a great reminder of his genius ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing with obi, still sealed in the perforated sleeve with hype sticker.)
Blue Note, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $28.99 38.99
Trumpeter Fats Navarro was one of the true giants of the early bop years, but he passed away at a young age just as the music was taking off – leaving behind just a handful of killer recordings to document his legacy! This set was put together by Blue Note as a great reminder of his genius ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi & insert – GXK 8061.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
An excellent set that brings together Fats Navarro's recordings for Savoy – late 40s sides that were always poorly packaged and annotated on record, which are compiled here wonderfully, with great notes, and a few unissued tracks! Players include Leo Parker, Kenny Dorham, Sonny Stitt, Ernie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has minimal wear and a promo stamp.)
Blue Note, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Tremendous work from a trumpeter who was taken from us all too soon – the legendary Fats Navarro, an important early voice in the sound of bop! The album's a short one, but every track is a gem – as Navarro blows beautifully in groups led by Bud Powell, Tadd Dameron, and Howard McGhee ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – TOJJ 5004.)
Jazz Bird, Late 1940s. Near Mint- ... $24.99 29.99
With Alan Eager on tenor, Jimmy Ford on alto, Kenny Clarke on drums, Curly Russell on bass, and Kay Penton on vocals. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Jimmy Neeley —
Misirlou ... LP Tru Sound/Prestige, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the few albums ever recorded by Jimmy Neeley – an unsung piano genius of the 50s and 60s, with a sound and style that placed him right up there with the best work of Ahmad Jamal! Like Jamal, Neeley has a bit of a flair for the exotic – and also like Jamal, his trio performances ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with insert! Cover has a touch of surface wear.)
Magpie (UK), Mid 30s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Oliver Nelson —
Blues & The Abstract Truth (80s pressing) ... LP Impulse/MCA, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, bent corners, and a promo stamp and factory stickers in back.)
Impulse, 1961. Very Good- Gatefold ... $59.99 69.99
One of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo orange & black label pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Impulse, 1961. Near Mint- ... $29.99
One of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blues & The Abstract Truth ... LP 19.99(Early 80s MCA/Impulse pressing in a barcode cover, in great shape.)
Oliver Nelson —
Full Nelson ... LP Verve, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
Excellent work from one of our favorite arrangers! Nelson was a super-hip super-soulful genius who crafted some of the best charts in the 60s. He managed to work in a great amount of jazz where other arrangers would leave things cold – and on a record like this he manages to make a large ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Japanese stereo pressing – 23MJ 3407 – with insert. Cover has a light smudge from sticker removal.)
Oliver Nelson —
Kennedy Dream – A Musical Tribute To John F Kennedy ... LP Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great little album – a lot better than you might think from the concept! After the death of JFK, Oliver Nelson penned this extremely strong tribute to the man – featuring snippets of speeches made by Kennedy during his time in office as president, used as bridges between jazz based ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo orange and black label pressing.)
Oliver Nelson —
Meet Oliver Nelson ... LP New Jazz, 1959. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Although Nelson went on to become a very successful pop jazz arranger during the 1960s, this early 1959 album features him as a bright new jazz soloist – with a keen talent for blowing the alto with a tone that is at once soulful and lyrical, yet somehow darkly edgey. The session features a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson —
More Blues & The Abstract Truth ... LP Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Oliver Nelson's follow-up to his classic Blues & The Abstract Truth session for Impulse – and like that one, a tremendous little album – filled with deep tones and wonderful colors in sound! The group here's a bit larger than before – an ensemble that includes Phil Woods on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available More Blues & The Abstract Truth ... CD 2.99(Mono orange and black label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has light wear.)
Oliver Nelson —
Oliver Nelson Plays Michelle ... LP Impulse, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Very groovy stuff! Although the bulk of the material on this album is "pops meet jazz", in the hands of Oliver Nelson, it's transformed into something wonderful – with just the right blend of jazz to keep things lively. The arrangements have a nice off-kilter sound that works well ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson —
Skull Session ... LP Flying Dutchman, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic transformation of the Oliver Nelson sound of the 60s – a large ensemble record that takes all the soul of his earlier groove, and reworks it with a more electric vibe for the 70s! Nelson's at the height of his powers here – working brilliantly as a leader and arranger, to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson —
Sound Pieces ... LP Impulse, 1966. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the most impressive albums ever from arranger Oliver Nelson – a set that really shows the full depth of his mighty talents! Side one features Nelson working with a larger orchestra – similar to the kind of ensemble he arranged for other artists in the 60s, but handled here with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson —
Three Dimensions (Blues & The Abstract Truth/Impulse, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A very cool package – one that brings together a classic album, plus another disc of even more rare material! LP 1 features Blues & The Abstract Truth – one of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Oliver Nelson —
Zigzag – Original Soundtrack ... LP MGM, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really standout score from Oliver Nelson – a set that's got some of his groovier touches at times, but also features some pretty great straighter scoring as well! The record really shows Nelson stepping out from his older role as a strictly jazz-based arranger – and although there ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy —
Straight Ahead ... LP New Jazz/Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little small group session by Nelson – one that has him working in a quintet with Eric Dolphy, one that shows that Nelson could be a strongly modernist player when he wanted to be! Dolphy plays alto, bass clarinet, and flute – and Nelson's tone is appropriately biting to match ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oliver Nelson's Big Band —
Live From Los Angeles ... LP Impulse, 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A unique little outing for Oliver Nelson – one that breaks him out of the familiar territory of the studio, and puts him in a much more spontaneous live setting! Nelson's playing soprano sax on the album – using the instrument in an edgey way that has echoes of Coltrane, yet which also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear, a trace of a sticker, and a small center split on the bottom seam.)
Oliver Nelson/Prestige, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
This is the kind of battle we like to see! Three heavy tenors – Nelson, King, and Jimmy Forrest – come head to head in a relaxed set of tunes cut in that Prestige blowing session mode, but tweaked with a bit more tightness, in the style of some of the label's emerging soul jazz sides ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ozzie Nelson —
Little Guppy/Bluebird, 1942. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Peter Nero —
Just For You (aka The Bernie Nerow Trio) ... LP Mode/Premier, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
2nd pressing of one of the most obscure sessions for the legendary Mode label – a one-off date by The Bernie Nerow Trio – a group that was actually led by pianist Peter Nero, working on the original album under a "nom de date", but billed here on the 2nd pressing with full ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sammy Nestico —
Night Flight ... LP Sea Breeze, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Nestico plays with big band, with featured soloists including Eugene Amaro, Ed Bickert, Guido Basso, Jimmy Dale, Dave Young, Jerry Toth, Dave Woods, Ian McDougall, Jerry Johnson, and Bruce Harvey. LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Andrew Neu —
Catwalk – The Big Band Sound Of Andrew Neu ... LP CGN, 2018. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Juggernaut", "Zebrano", "Catwalk", "Body And Soul", "My Dear", "What Is This Thing Called Love", "Wasamba", "Too Much Of A Good Thing", "Cinema Paradiso", "Blue Sesame", and "Alph ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Crescent, 1977. Sealed ... $2.99 4.99
New Deal Rhythm band is Rico Royale on saxophones, Elfo P Fuggins on tenor, Bob A Rebob on algo and clarinet, Tiny Sforzando on trumpet, Tommy Brone on trombone, Honkey Falters on guitar, Ludwig Of Hollywood on drums, Steve The Reefer Man on bass, and Cheryl Bentyne on vocals. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Crescent pressing, still sealed with a cutout notch.)
Golden Crest, 1975. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Conducted by Gunther Schuller. LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the corners. Cover is bumped at the bottom right corner.)
New Watusi Jazz Unit —
Conference ... LP Dancing Man, Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An obscure set on a tiny label – one that carries little in the way of information, but which includes a young Laurence Hobgood on piano – soloing a fair bit throughout! Tracks include "Watusi", "Free Beer", "Bijou", and "Go Shakabushi". LP, Vinyl record album
New York Contemporary Five —
New York Contemporary Five Vol 1 (Japanese pressing) ... LP Sonet/Teichiku (Japan), 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Incredible work from one of the greatest groups of the New York avant scene of the 60s – the legendary New York Contemporary Five, a combo that features Archie Shepp on tenor, John Tchicai on alto, Don Cherry on cornet, Don Moore on bass, and JC Moses on drums! This 1963 recording, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
New York Jazz Quartet —
Blues For Sarka ... LP Inner City, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A surprisingly wonderful album – even if these guys break our cardinal rule of jazz combos, which is never to put the name of your home city in place of the players in the group! The group's a quartet with Frank Wess on flute and tenor, Roland Hanna on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Grady ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has some heavy wear and is bent at the top right corner.)
Phineas Newborn —
Back Home ... LP Contemporary, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Previously unreleased material recorded by Phineas Newborn for Contemporary Records – a set that has him ringing out the notes in ways that are almost earthier than in earlier years – sometimes bluesy, but other times with almost a more traditional approach to the keys! There's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phineas Newborn —
Solo Piano ... LP Atlantic, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
11 solo tracks by Newborn, titles include "Where Is The Love", "Willow Weep For Me", "Nica's Dream", "Bouncing With Bud", "Out Of This World", and "Giant Steps". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
David Fathead Newman —
Still Hard Times ... LP Muse, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Hank Crawford on alto, Howard Johnson on baritone, Charlie Miller on trumpet, Larry Willis on piano, and Steve Nelson on vibes! Newman plays flute, sorpano, alto, and tenor. LP, Vinyl record album
David Newman —
Best Of David Newman ... LP Atlantic, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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(Cover has some wear and gloss peel.)
David Newman —
House Of David ... LP Atlantic, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of David Newman's grooviest albums of the 60s – a stripped-down set that features a quartet with Hammond and guitar – all in a vibe that's a bit more relaxed than some of Newman's other sessions for Atlantic! There's a gritty edge to the record – with organ by the obscure ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Newman —
Weapon ... LP Atlantic, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the sweetest, funkiest 70s sets from reedman David Fathead Newman – an album that has the saxophonist blowing over some great arrangements from William Eaton – who brings in a full sound that almost gives the album a soundtrack sort of vibe! Newman's tenor, alto, and flute get ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo pressing. Cover has light wear, promo stickers, and yellowing from age on the back.)
