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Jonathan Kreisberg —
Unearth ... CD 
Mel Bay, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jonathan Kreisberg on guitar, Scott Wendholt on trumpet, Aaron Goldberg on piano and Fender Rhodes, Matt Penman on bass, and Anthony Pinciotti on drums. CD
Nonesuch, 1996. Used ... $1.99
Gidon Kremer on violin, Friedrich Lips on accordion, Per Arne Glorvigen on bandoneon, Vladimir Tonkha on cello, Michel Portal on clarinet, Alois Posch on double bass, Elisabeth Chojnacka on harpischord, Mark Pekarsky on percussion, and Vadim Sakharov on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, Mid 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
A great set of tracks by this oft-overlooked swing guitarist. Kress had a very nice single-note style that swung with a beautiful mellow groove – and these rare sessions from the mid 40s capture him in some great small group settins with players like Hank D'Amico, Stan Freeman, and a very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(The back cover has light surface wear.)
Volker Kriegel —
Inside – Missing Link ... CD MPS (Germany), 1972. New Copy 2CDs ... Out Of Stock
A double-length set – and one that's got plenty of space for wide-ranging power from guitarist Volker Kriegel! The set builds beautifully off the energy that Volker had in the Dave Pike Set – with a similar blend of funk and psychedelic influences, all filtered down beautifully in ... read more CD
Also available Inside – Missing Link ... LP 31.99
MPS (Germany), 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $31.99 34.99
A double-length set – and one that's got plenty of space for wide-ranging power from guitarist Volker Kriegel! The set builds beautifully off the energy that Volker had in the Dave Pike Set – with a similar blend of funk and psychedelic influences, all filtered down beautifully in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Liberty/Cinedelic (Italy), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 34.99
A great and groovy early album from Volker Kriegel – the German guitarist who'd cut some very trippy work for the MPS label in the 70s – but a player who steps out here in a sweet soul jazz mode at the end of the 60s! Volker's still got the same wickedly sharp style on guitar you'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Robbie Krieger —
Robbie Krieger & Friends ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual later chapter in the career of guitarist Robby Krieger – a post-Doors album done for Blue Note Records – and a set that's got more than enough jazzy touches to live up to its placement on the label! Krieger's guitar gets plenty of workout on the album's fusion-styled ... (Rock, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ernie Krivda —
Alchemist ... LP Inner City, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Musical alchemy from Erkie Krivda – one of the reedman's best sets from the 70s, and a record that's full of open-ended lines! Krivda plays tenor, soprano sax, and flute – often in a freewheeling style that certainly draws influence from the fusion generation, but which has an acoustic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner, a small trace of a sticker, general wear, and a small stain .)
Ernie Krivda —
Blues For Pekar ... CD Capri, 2011. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ernie Krivda on tenor sax – with Claude Black on piano, Marion Hayden on bass, and Renell Gonsalves on drums – plus special guests Sean Jones and Dominck Farinacci on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD
Cadence, 2008/2009. Used ... $6.99 9.99
With Marion Hayden and Peter Dominguez on bass, Renell Gonsalves and Ron Godale on drums and Claude Black on piano. CD
Karin Krog —
By Myself (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Philips/Universal (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous early work from Karin Krog – a great example of her rich vocal talents and creative energy, recorded well before her more experimental sessions of the 60s! Even at this early date, Karin's got a strong commitment to improvisation and unique phrasing – a style that really ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Karin Krog —
Many Faces Of Karin Krog – Recordings 1967 to 2017 (6CD set) ... CD Meantime (Norway), Late 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s/2010s. Used 6CD ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic tribute to the legendary Karin Krog – one of our favorite jazz singers of all time – and maybe one of the most creative talents to emerge from the European jazz scene in the past 50 years! Karin's not just a regular singer – she's a hell of a collaborator, and a great ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Karin Krog —
We Could Be Flying ... LP Polydor/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Magnificent work from European jazz vocalist Karin Krog – a landmark album that shows why she sings like no other singer! On this 1974 session, Karin moves far beyond the standard jazz of her roots – into territory that's spacey, cosmic, and filled with the best influences bubbling ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Karin Krog —
We Could Be Flying (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Polydor/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Magnificent work from European jazz vocalist Karin Krog – a landmark album that shows why she sings like no other singer! On this 1974 session, Karin moves far beyond the standard jazz of her roots – into territory that's spacey, cosmic, and filled with the best influences bubbling ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Enja (Germany), 2002. Used ... $6.99
A beautiful return to form for singer Karin Krog – one of our favorite jazz vocalists ever! The album's got Karin singing to arrangements and backing from pianist Steve Kuhn, a wonderful talent for a set like this, and a songwriter who's contributed some really wonderful tunes to the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Karin Krog —
You Must Believe In Spring – Songs By Michel Legrand ... LP Philips, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite singers and one of our favorite composers – brought together in a dream of a vocal jazz album! We've always loved the tunes that Michel Legrand penned for films of the 60s and 70s – as they've got a depth, sincerity, and jazziness that goes beyond most of his ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Karin Krog & Archie Shepp —
Hi-Fly (Japanese pressing) ... LP Compendium Records/Baystate (Japan), 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A landmark meeting from one of the two greatest talents in jazz on the 70s European scene – vocalist Karin Krog and saxophonist Archie Shepp – both coming together in an extremely evocative session! The work has a very moody feel – as Krog's singing in a spacious tone that allows ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Really great Japanese pressing, with obi! KUX 37 V)
Karin Krog & Dexter Gordon —
Some Other Spring – Blues & Ballads ... CD Sonet/Baybridge (Japan), 1970. Used ... $16.99
The icy voice of Norwegian singer Karin Krog is a perfect match for Dexter's deep soulful saxophone, and the two of them perform wonderfully together in this rare set of tracks recorded in 1970 with Kenny Drew on piano and Niel Henning Orsted-Peterson on bass. Krog has always been tremendously ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Karin Krog with Warne Marsh —
I Remember You ... LP Spotlite (UK), 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Essential work from vocalist Karin Krog – one in a number of sessions cut with some of the best saxophonists of her time (Dexter Gordon, Archie Shepp, John Surman) – a record that features some incredible late tenor from Warne Marsh, set beautifully alongside one of the few vocalists ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Karin Krog/MPS/Endless Happiness (Italy), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
A fantastic album that brings together all of the European winners of the recent Downbeat polls of the late 60s – a massive all-star lineup that features Karin Krog on vocals, John Surman on baritone and soprano sax, Albert Mangelsdorff on trombone, Francy Boland on piano, Niels Henning ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fredrik Kronkvist Quartet —
Maintain! ... CD Ajabu (Germany), 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
A deeply soulful set from saxophonist Fredrik Kronkvist – a player we hardly know at all, but who steps out here with a bold strong session as a leader! You may have heard Fredrik's work with A Bossa Eletrica , but here he's in a straight jazz mode – blowing alto sax in quartet ... read more CD
Landmark, 1985. Used ... $2.99
Kronos Quartet —
Monk Suite ... LP Landmark, 1985. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Out Sound, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Monk Suite ... CD 2.99(Cover has two small dents near the top and some light shelf wear.)
Gene Krupa —
Best Of Gene Krupa – Verve's Choice ... LP Verve, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Verve, Mid 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99 4.99
A pretty cool record from legendary drummer Gene Krupa – filled with loads of unusual percussion, all played live for the recording – set to arrangements by George Williams that are mighty dynamic! Tunes are sometimes from classical sources, but swung in a completely different way! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. A great copy!)
Verve, 1956. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Kind of a reprise of earlier days – one that reunites Krupa with Anita O'Day and Roy Eldridge, as the group runs through some material from earlier years. Arrangements are by Quincy Jones, Billy Byers, and Nat Pierce – and the set actually swings more cleanly than some of Krupa's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, splitting in the seams and spine, and wide clear tape holding the bottom seam.)
Gene Krupa —
Drummin' Man (2LP Box Set) ... LP Columbia, Late 30s/1940s. Near Mint- 2LP Box Set ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Roy Eldridge, Anita O'Day, Frank Rosolino, Charlie Ventura, Red Rodney, Buddy Stewart, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 Eye pressing. Box has light wear and spotty aging on the back.)
Gene Krupa —
Exciting Gene Krupa ... LP Clef/Verve, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Despite the fact that he was a showy bombastic drummer in his big band days during the early 50s, Gene Krupa made some fantastic small group sessions – and this is one of them! The record features two different groups – one with the great Willie Smith on alto, the other with Ben ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Krupa —
Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements ... CD Verve, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gene Krupa and Gerry Mulligan – hardly a pairing that we would have thought of – but one that works surprisingly well here, and which showcases Mulligan's increasing fascination for larger group settings! The album features Gene on drums with a set of players that include Kai Winding, ... read more CD
Also available Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements ... LP 9.99
Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
Gene Krupa and Gerry Mulligan – hardly a pairing that we would have thought of – but one that works surprisingly well here, and which showcases Mulligan's increasing fascination for larger group settings! The album features Gene on drums with a set of players that include Kai Winding, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Gene Krupa —
Gene Krupa Sextet No 2 (10-inch) ... LP Clef, 1953. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful hard burner from Gene Krupa – a perfect example of the way he could skirt different camps of jazz when working in small group format! Players here are all top shelf – and include Ben Webster, Bill Harris, Teddy Wilson, Ray Brown, and Charlie Shavers – a lineup that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Krupa —
Gene Krupa Sextet No 3 ... LP Clef, Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Great small combo work from Gene Krupa – one of his excellent sides for Verve during the 50s! Players here include the great Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor, Charlie Shavers on trumpet, and Bill Harris on trombone – and rhythm is from Teddy Wilson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Krupa on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Krupa —
Gene Krupa Trio Collates (10 inch LP) ... LP Clef, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer work from Krupa's trio that features Charlie Ventura on tenor and Teddy Napoleon on piano – a really wide-open combo with a surprisingly inventive sound! LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $11.99 18.99
A tasty early 50s session for Verve – one that has Gene reprising some tunes and a style he used in the Benny Goodman years, but in a way that's more open and laidback – in keeping with Verve's swing-based small group sessions of the time! Even more important, though, is the fact that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Clef pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover looks nice!)
Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich —
Drum Battle At JATP (Folio) ... CD Verve/Folio (Italy), 1952. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty darn great album – with a wonderful mix of JATP swing and strong-handed drumming by the leaders. The material was recorded at a Jazz At The Philharmonic show at Carnegie Hall in 1952, and although the main focus appears to be Krupa and Rich's drum work, there's actually some ... read more CD
Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich —
Krupa & Rich ... LP Clef, Early 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful meeting of two of the biggest 50s talents on the drums – and a session that's great not only for the expected firey percussion, but also for the horn work by other members on the set! Given the "drum battle" style of the record, the tracks are long and very open – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Krupa & Rich (with bonus tracks) ... CD 1.99
Clef/Verve, Early 50s. Used ... $1.99 3.99
A wonderful meeting of two of the biggest 50s talents on the drums – and a session that's great not only for the expected firey percussion, but also for the horn work by other members on the set! Given the "drum battle" style of the record, the tracks are long and very open – ... read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
Commodore, 1945. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Features a sweet trio with Gene Krupa on drums and Charlie Ventura on tenor – with only piano, and no other instrumentation! The Stuff Smith group features Billy Taylor on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some fading along the spine, light wear.)
Commodore/Mainstream, 1945. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great document of an early all-star jazz concert – recorded at Town Hall by a young Bob Shad – who's clearly working here in the same live territory as producer Norman Granz! There's a great sense of variety going on here – and the record's maybe worth it alone for an excellent ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s mono pressing with deep groove.)
Martin Krusche —
Friendship Pagoda ... CD Naxos, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Nicholas Payton on trumpet, Victor Atkins on piano, David Pulphus on bass and Geoff Clapp on drums. CD
Marie Kruttli —
Transparence ... CD Intakt (Switzerland), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Really beautiful solo piano work from Marie Kruttli – her first session of this type, and one that may well set a tone for other sessions of this nature in years to come! Marie's got this way of handling the keys of the piano with this resonantingly introspective quality – almost as if ... read more CD
K2B2, 2012. Used ... $8.99
With Peter Erskine on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Joachim Kuhn —
Situations ... CD Atlantic, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Situation", "Delicate Pain", "Sensitive Detail", "Refuge", "Lunch In The Rain", and "Hauswoman Song". CD
Joachim Kuhn —
Situations ... LP Atlantic, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Solo recordings of self composed titles by Kuhn. LP, Vinyl record album
No Business (Lithuania), 2016. Used ... $6.99
It seems like it's been many years since we last heard from reedman Peter Kuhn – but the sharpness of this set hardly marks the passage of time, as Kuhn's every bit as vibrant as he was a force on the avant scene of the late 70s and early 80s! As before, Kuhn handles a lot of b-flat and bass ... read more CD
Rolf & Joachim Kuhn —
East Berlin 1966 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Polystar (Japan), 1966. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A rare early slice of work by the quartet of Rolf & Joachim Kuhn – a set originally intended for release on Atlantic Records in the 60s, but unissued until now! The album's far more modern than most of the group's other work from the time – very angular and exploratory – with ... read more CD
Rolf & Joachim Kuhn —
Impressions Of New York ... LP Impulse, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the most expressive albums ever from German jazzmen Rolf and Joachim Kuhn – an obscure American date cut for Impulse Records in the late 60s! This session pairs the Kuhn brothers – on clarinet and piano, respectively – with John Coltrane's bassist Jimmy Garrison and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rolf & Joachim Kuhn —
Kuhn Brothers & The Mad Rockers ... LP Metronome (Germany), 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Nice bit of funky fusion from these 2 German brothers. Rolf plays electric clarinet on this session, and it sounds nice and sharp next to his brother's organ and alto solos. Volker Kreigel's playing guitar, and at this point, he's still playing with a lot of tightness, and less of the rock-like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse (Germany), 2012. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $29.99 59.99
The brilliant return of Rolf and Joachim Kuhn to Impulse Records – and a set that's every bit as their landmark album for the label in the 60s! As with that classic – Impressions Of New York – there's a sound here that's let free right from the start – bold stepping forward ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Label (Germany), 1969. Very Good+ ... $74.99
Great funky avant work from this mad German duo – sounding very much here as they do on their Mad Rockers mode! The lineup features work from John Surman on baritone, Eje Thelin on trombone, Barre Phillips on bass, and both Stu Martin and Jacques Thollot on drums – one in each channel! LP, Vinyl record album
(Bottom cover seam is unglued – but this is a very nice copy.)
Rolf & Joachim Kuhn —
Reunion In Berlin ... CD Amiga/BE Records (Germany), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from the brothers Rolf and Joachim Kuhn – and exactly the kind of record that will have you completely rethinking your opinion about the clarinet in jazz! Rolf's a player with roots in more traditional modes, but by the time of this mid 60s session he was a very committed ... read more CD
Rolf Kuhn —
Solarius ... CD Celeste (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Some of the hippest work we've ever heard from German clarinetist Rolf Kuhn – a beautiful set from the 60s, and one that's filled with modern touches, but never goes too far out! Rolf's clarinet is definitely sharper here than in the decade before – informed by much of the modern jazz ... read more CD
Rolf Kuhn Group featuring Phil Woods —
Day After ... LP MPS (Germany), 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the best Rolf Kuhn sessions we can think of – and a classic MPS album that mixes spiritual avant garde jazz with unusual rhythmic progressions and world percussion. Rolf's group here features Phil Woods guesting on alto, a great companion for Rolf's fluid clarinet lines, which sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rolf Kuhn Group featuring Phil Woods —
Day After (US pressing) ... LP MPS, 1972. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the best Rolf Kuhn sessions we can think of – and a classic MPS album that mixes spiritual avant garde jazz with unusual rhythmic progressions and world percussion. Rolf's group here features Phil Woods guesting on alto, a great companion for Rolf's fluid clarinet lines, which sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing! Cover has a small cut corner.)
Steve Kuhn —
Life's Backward Glances – Solo & Quartets (Motility/ECM, 1974/1977/1979. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Three beautiful ECM albums from pianist Steve Kuhn – each quite different and wonderful in their own way! First up is Motility, a spacious set done with Steve Slagle on alto, soprano sax, and flute – soaring out alongside Kuhn's warmly flowing acoustic piano lines with a great sense of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Steve Kuhn —
Life's Magic ... CD Blackhawk, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully bright album from pianist Steve Kuhn – a superb 1986 session that matches his work on the keys with bass from Ron Carter and drums from Al Foster! The trio have a soulful swing right from the start – a vibe that you don't always hear on other albums from Kuhn, and which ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Steve Kuhn —
Live At Maybeck Recital Hall Vol 13 ... CD Concord/Bellaphon (Germany), 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Steve Kuhn —
Non Ficition ... LP ECM, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Beautiful work from pianist Steve Kuhn – working here with a group that features Steve Slagel on soprano, alto, flute, and percussion – plus Harvie Swartz on bass and Bob Moses on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – PAP 9123.)
Steve Kuhn —
Steve Kuhn ... LP Buddah/Ascensionale (Italy), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An incredibly inventive album from pianist Steve Kuhn – one that takes his earlier modern style, and fuses it with a warmer sort mode for the 70s! The approach is quite unique – in that Kuhn's core trio style is augmented both by additional percussion from Airto, plus occasional string ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steve Kuhn —
Steve Kuhn In Europe 1968 (aka Watch What Happens) ... LP Prestige/MPS, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A bold brilliant statement from pianist Steve Kuhn – his next great record after the seminal Three Waves, and a record that pushes the envelope even further! From the title, you might think that Kuhn's playing some familiar 60s standards for MPS – but he's really working strongly in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with DBH etch – in nice shape! Cover has some light wear.)
Steve Kuhn —
Steve Kuhn Live In New York ... LP Cobblestone, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Steve Kuhn at his funky best! Over the years, you may have seen Steve's name turn up on collections of hip funky tunes from the early 70s – but probably have never been able to find the right record that offers that same sound. Well, search no further, because this is the record – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has some age staining, but vinyl is great.)
Steve Kuhn —
Three Waves ... LP Contact, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An incredible early album from pianist Steve Kuhn – one of his first, but already as clear an expression of his modernist genius as you're ever likely to hear! Right from the very first note, the record announces itself as something new – with a freshness that's still as crisp all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steve Kuhn —
Watch What Happens (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD MPS (Japan), 1968/1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
A bold brilliant statement from pianist Steve Kuhn – his next great record after the seminal Three Waves, and a record that pushes the envelope even further! From the title, you might think that Kuhn's playing some familiar 60s standards for MPS – but he's really working strongly in ... read more CD
Steve Kuhn/Impulse (Japan), 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
If you've only ever thought of Gary McFarland as the composer of groovy bossa nova-oriented work, you owe it to yourself to check this one out – as McFarland wrote and arranged the whole thing, with a modernist approach that's very sympathetic with the piano of a young Steve Kuhn. The ... read more CD
(Out of print 1991 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Jonas Kullhammar Quartet —
Jonas Kullhammar Quartet Plays Loud For The People ... LP Moserobie (Sweden), 2003. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An amazing set from one of the best young players on the Swedish jazz scene – tenor saxophonist Jonas Kullhammar, a player with boundless depth and imagination! The title of the set may be "plays loud for the people" – but we'd like to amend that to "plays proud for the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jonas Kullhammar Quartet —
Salut ... CD Moserobie (Sweden), 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hard-blown brilliance from Jonas Kullhammar – quite possibly our favorite tenor talent of the 21st Century, and a heck of a great leader on this session! Kullhammar's quartet have a raw power that grabs from the very first note – yet they're never abusive of their strength, never over-i ... read more CD
Jazzaggression (Finland), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $29.99 34.99
Incredible funk from the Estonian scene of the 70s – grooves so rare, the Iron Curtain kept them locked away from most of the Western world! This excellent collection finally brings these gems to light – and showcases not only Jaan Kuman's tight talent for lead trumpet solos – on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Takuya Kuroda —
Midnight Crisp EP ... LP First Word (UK), 2022. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
A set that furthers Takuya Kuroda's experiments in pushing farther past the jazz of his roots – still graced with plenty of strong trumpet work and bold solo lines – but amidst rhythms that have a nice complexity, and which really push the envelope at times – mostly played live, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note/First Word (UK), 2014. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $29.99 36.99
A rising sun from the Jose James side of the universe – trumpeter Takuya Kuroda, stepping out here in a wonderful debut for Blue Note! You've heard Kuroda play with Jose James over the years, but he comes up with a rich new groove here on his own – a mostly-instrumental mode that has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sergey Kuryokhin —
Divine Madness (4CD set) ... CD Leo (UK), 1980s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Four disc set that covers music from 1980 to 1986 and features Kuryokhin solo, in trios, a quintet and some larger groups – plus a great booklet with notes and photos covering this fascinating corner of the jazz world! CD
(Out of print, box has minor shelf wear but is otherwise in great shape – an excellent copy!)
Katsumasa Kusunose —
Jazz Kissa 2014 Vol 1 ... Book 
Jazz City (Japan), 2014. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic window into the record bar scene in Japan – served up here in a beautiful publication that's filled with photos of all these cool little clubs that are stuffed full of records – dedicated to presenting quality jazz music on vinyl, over a top-notch sound system – all ... (Books, Jazz) read more Book
Katsumasa Kusunose —
Jazz Kissa 2014 Vol 2 ... Book Jazz City (Japan), 2014. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic window into the record bar scene in Japan – served up here in a beautiful publication that's filled with photos of all these cool little clubs that are stuffed full of records – dedicated to presenting quality jazz music on vinyl, over a top-notch sound system – all ... (Books, Jazz) read more Book
Jazz City (Japan), New Copy ... $22.99 28.99 About March 20, 2024 (delayed)
Ola Kvernberg —
Night Driver ... CD Jazzland/Universal (Norway), 2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully bracing title from this hip Scandinavian trio – one of the best recent releases on the mighty Jazzland label – very much up to the high standards of the imprint! The group here is a slightly unusual one – a trio with violin from Ola Kvernberg, plus bass and drums ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Robbie Kwock Melecio Magdaluyo Sextet —
Halad The Offering ... CD RK Jazz, 2001. Used ... Out Of Stock
Featuring Murray Low, Ron Belcher, Calvin Keys, Pete Escovedo, and more. CD
Charles Kynard —
Afro-Disiac ... LP Prestige, 1970. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The rarest of all Charles Kynard albums – and a real standout groover from the classic funk days of Prestige! The album's a really creative outing – with arrangements by Richard Fritz that take the usual small combo Prestige sound to new heights – twisting and turning the rhythms ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl is very clean, but does have two short clicks.)
Charles Kynard —
Your Mama Don't Dance ... LP Mainstream, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Funky organ and plenty of vamping – a really tight little set from the mighty Charles Kynard – who's working here with a really wide-ranging command of the keyboard! As with some of the other Mainstream Records sessions of the time, the backings here are somewhat full – arranged ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1983. Used ... $9.99
With Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Bud Shank on alto and flute, Ray Brown on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Hibari (Japan), 2007. Used ... $6.99
East Wind/Universal (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99 About May 29, 2024
Wonderful work from this really unique west coast combo of the 70s – a quartet that draws plenty from key contributions of each of its members – but which also has a very special sound in the acoustic guitar of Laurindo Almeida! Almeida's a player who'd already been working in LA for ... read more CD
(Part of the East Wind Masters Collection 1000!)
LA 4 —
Just Friends (Direct To Disc pressing) ... LP Concord, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, Bud Shank on alto, and Jeff Hamilton on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
LA 4 —
LA Four Scores! ... LP Concord, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, Bud Shank on alto, and Shelly Manne on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
East Wind/Universal (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99 About May 29, 2024
A beautiful group, and one with a very unique sound – a style that draws from the early 50s experiments in Brazilian jazz by Bud Shank and Laurindo Almeida – but which also moves the approach into even more sophisticated 70s territory! The quartet features Almeida on acoustic guitar ... read more CD
Also available Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte ... LP 29.99(Part of the East Wind Masters Collection 1000!)
LA 4 —
Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte ... LP East Wind (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
A beautiful group, and one with a very unique sound – a style that draws from the early 50s experiments in Brazilian jazz by Bud Shank and Laurindo Almeida – but which also moves the approach into even more sophisticated 70s territory! The quartet features Almeida on acoustic guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Japanese pressing, with obi and insert. Obi has light smudges in front.)
LA 4 —
Watch What Happens ... LP Concord, 1978. Sealed ... $14.99
Great work from this sublime 70s group – a unique lineup that features Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, Jeff Hamilton on drums, and Bud Shank on alto sax and flute. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cutout hole. Shrinkwrap is cracked at the bottom left corner.)
La Retreta Mayor —
La Retreta Mayor (180 gram pressing) ... LP Discomoda/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Don't let the cover put you off, as this isn't some marching band record – although the set does have plenty of funky drums! There's a jazzy vibe to the record that's different than most other Venezuelan records of the time – and overall, the whole thing has maybe the feel of some sort ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
One of the few albums that drummer Pete LaRoca ever made as a leader – and a gem through and through! LaRoca had a touch on the drums that was unlike anyone else – free, but never "out" – and in a flowing, progressive style that pointed the way towards the sound of jazz ... read more CD
Also available Basra ... CD 9.99
Pete La Roca —
Basra ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums that drummer Pete LaRoca ever made as a leader – and a gem through and through! LaRoca had a touch on the drums that was unlike anyone else – free, but never "out" – and in a flowing, progressive style that pointed the way towards the sound of jazz ... read more CD
Also available Basra ... CD 9.99
Basra ... CD 10.99
Pete La Roca —
Basra ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums that drummer Pete LaRoca ever made as a leader – and a gem through and through! LaRoca had a touch on the drums that was unlike anyone else – free, but never "out" – and in a flowing, progressive style that pointed the way towards the sound of jazz ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print sealed 1997 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Basra ... CD 9.99
Basra ... CD 10.99
Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $9.99
One of the few albums that drummer Pete LaRoca ever made as a leader – and a gem through and through! LaRoca had a touch on the drums that was unlike anyone else – free, but never "out" – and in a flowing, progressive style that pointed the way towards the sound of jazz ... read more CD
Also available Basra ... CD 10.99(Out of print 1995 pressing.)
Pete La Roca —
Basra (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the few albums that drummer Pete LaRoca ever made as a leader – and a gem through and through! LaRoca had a touch on the drums that was unlike anyone else – free, but never "out" – and in a flowing, progressive style that pointed the way towards the sound of jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Basra ... CD 9.99
Basra ... CD 10.99
Joe & Pat Labarbera —
Little Drummer Boy ... CD Five Stars (Japan), 2011. Used ... Out Of Stock
Joe LaBarbera on drums, Pat LaBarbera on tenor saxophone, Mattias Svensson on bass, and Bill Cunliffe on piano. CD
Sam First, 2024. New Copy ... $27.99 34.99
Drummer Joe LaBarbera always seems to know how to get the most out of a group – and that's definitely the case here, on a record that bristles with bold energy that hearkens back to the best years of hardbop – while also letting some of the individual players deliver some decidedly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Baratos Afins (Brazil), 1987. Near Mint- ... $29.99
David Lacey/Confront (UK), 2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
Frank Lacy & Mingus Big Band —
Mingus Sings ... CD Sunnyside, 2015. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stunning reinvention of the music of Charles Mingus – still very much with all the fire and spirit of the great one's original intent – but taken to new territory here in the hands of Frank Lacy! Lacy is every bit the same sort of visionary leader as Mingus – and although he ... read more CD
Steve Lacy —
Complete Black Saint/Black Saint (Italy), Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 10 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful run of music from the great Steve Lacy – all of the larger group recordings done for the Black Saint/Soul Note label – nearly 20 years of really inventive albums! Lacy's solo and smaller group material were already collected in another excellent box in this series – ... read more CD
Steve Lacy —
Forest & The Zoo ... CD ESP (Italy), 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Steve Lacy's legendary Argentinean recording – one of his boldest moments of the early years, and the start of a long history of superb work away from the American scene! The group here is quite unusual – as players include Enrico Rava on trumpet, Johnny Dyani on bass, and Louis Moholo ... read more CD
Cavity Search, 1997. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Steve Lacy on soprano sax and vocals, Jean-Jazques Avenel on acoustic bass, and John Betsch on drums. CD
