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Lester Young — Jazz In Paris – Le Dernier Message De Lester Young ... CD

Universal (France), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock

A beautiful session that was Lester Young's last-ever recording! The session was cut in Paris in 1959, and features the rhythm section of the famous Blue Note club, home to many American expatriates in France at the time – a great setting for Young to really sparkle in these later years of ... read more CD

Lester Young — Jump Lester Jump/Blue Lester ... 78 RPM

Savoy, 1948. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

(78 RPM, Jazz) 78 RPM, Vinyl record

Lester Young — Just You, Just Me ... LP

Charlie Parker, Late 40s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

Late 40s live work from Lester Young, recorded right on the scene in New York, likely at the Royal Roost – and presented as one of those key bebop documents that came out on the Charlie Parker label in the 60s! As the rest of those, the approach here isn't that of Verve or Norgran, but is a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Yellow label pressing with plain text labels. Cover has a cutout hole.)

Lester Young — Kansas City Six With Lester Young – Complete Session ... LP

Commodore, 1944. Sealed ... $6.99 9.99

Features John Simmons on bass, Jo Jones on drums, Joe Bushkin on piano, Dicky Wells on trombone, and Bill Coleman on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s issue, still sealed in clean shrink.)

Lester Young — Le Dernier Message De Lester Young (180 gram vinyl pressing) ... LP

Universal/Sam Records (France), 1959. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A beautiful session that was Lester Young's last-ever recording! The session was cut in Paris in 1959, and features the rhythm section of the famous Blue Note club, home to many American expatriates in France at the time – a great setting for Young to really sparkle in these later years of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Lester Dreams – Legendary Recordings With Count Basie Combos 1936 to 1944 ... CD

Definitive (Spain), Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... $4.99

Legendary recordings with Count Basie combos. CD

(Out of print and sealed.)

Lester Young — Lester Leaps In – Original Mono Recordings From 1936 to 1944 ... CD

ASV (UK), Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Features Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson, Buck Clayton, Bill Coleman, Dicky Wills, and others. CD

Lester Young — Lester Swings ... LP

Verve, 1945/1950/1951. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Lester Young definitely swings here – on material from a number of different Verve albums of the early 50s – with work from Nat King Cole on piano and Buddy Rich on drums on one session – plus more work from either Hank Jones or John Lewis on piano, and Buddy Rich and Jo Jones on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Lester Young & His Tenor Sax Volume 2 ... LP

Aladdin, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Some of the best early work by Prez – all recorded in small combo sessions for Aladdin Records during the years 1947 through 1948. The album's one of the few chances you can get to hear Prez blowing clear and free from the time, in that amazing tone which inspired generations of players, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s French pressing. Cover has a note in pen on the back, an ink stamp, and general wear.)

Lester Young — Lester Young In Washington DC 1956 Vol 1 ... CD

Pablo/OJC, 1956. Used ... $5.99

Features Young on tenor – with Bill Potts on piano, Norman Williams on bass, and Jim Lucht on drums. CD

(Out of print.)

Lester Young — Lester Young In Washington DC 1956 Vol 1 ... LP

Pablo, 1956. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A lost treasure from Lester Young – previously unreleased live material from the 50s, recorded in a style that's a fair bit different than some of his studio work of the decade! The set took place at the Patio Lounge in Washington, DC – and was recorded by Bill Potts, who is also the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Lester Young In Washington DC 1956 Vol 3 ... CD

Pablo, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

A lost treasure from Lester Young – previously unreleased live material from the 50s, recorded in a style that's a fair bit different than some of his studio work of the decade! The set took place at the Patio Lounge in Washington, DC – and was recorded by Bill Potts, who is also the ... read more CD

Lester Young — Lester Young Memorial (aka The Immortal Lester Young/Master's Touch) ... LP

Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $7.99

A 60s album that brings together sides recorded by Young in earlier years for Savoy – put together as a "memorial" album after his death. Players include Junior Mance, Roy Haynes, Freddie Green, Count Basie, Shadow Wilson, Buddy Tate, and Joe Newman – and most of the material' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Maroon label pressing.)

Lester Young — Lester Young Story ... LP

Verve, Early 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock

A well-done collection of Lester Young's work for Verve – issued shortly after his death, and offering Prez in a variety of different settings! Most of the work is small combo material, recorded between 1950 and 1956 – all in that open, easygoing Verve style that seemed to work almost ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Lester Young Story Vol 4 – Lester Leaps In ... LP

Columbia, 1939. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99

Great material from that pivotal year of 1939 – a time when Lester Young's horn set a tone for a whole new generation! LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has a cut corner.)

Lester Young — Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio (aka President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio) ... CD

Verve/Universal, 1952. Used ... $2.99

Lester Young joins the Oscar Peterson trio – and the result is a classic meeting of the minds from early 50s Verve! Young's tone is tremendous throughout – that sharp-yet-cool style that had such a big influence on other 50s players, and which gets some great support here from Peterson' ... read more CD

(1997 Verve Master Edition.)

Lester Young — Lester's Here ... LP

Verve, 1956. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock

Beautiful small group playing by Lester Young – recorded with 2 different groups: one that includes John Lewis, Gene Ramey, and Jo Jones; the other including Gildo Mahones, Jessie Drakes, Gene Ramey, and Connie Kay. The mellow aspects of the players come out nicely against Young's soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Live From The Royal Roost ... CD

Unique Jazz, 1948. Used ... Out Of Stock

Lester Young on tenor with Jesse Drakes on trumpet, Tedd Kelly and Jerry Elliott on trombone, Freddy Jefferson and Junior Mance on piano, Ted Briscoe on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. CD

Lester Young — Mean To Me (Lester Young/Pres & Sweets) ... LP

Norgran/Verve, Early 50s. Very Good 2LP ... Out Of Stock

2 classic 50s sessions – on a 2LP 80s set! On the first self-titled abum, Prez plays nice easy-going solos with a combo that includes Jessie Drakes on trumpet, Gildo Mahones on piano, John Ore on bass, and Connie Kaye on drums. The style of the tracks is in a warm mellow tone, which fits ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has some ring wear, light edge wear, promo stamp.)

Lester Young — Newly Discovered Performances Vol 1 ... LP

ESP, 1948/1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Mid 70s issue of some rare sides by Lester Young – recorded as live broadcasts from the Royal Roost in 1948. The group on the set features Ted Kelly on trombone, Freddie Jefferson on piano, Roy Haynes on drums, and Jessie Drakes on trumpet, and you can hear a bit of Symphony Sid introducing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Pres & Teddy ... LP

Verve, 1956. Very Good+ ... $39.99

A classic session of mellow magic from tenorist Lester Young and pianist Teddy Wilson – both giants of jazz from an earlier generation, but maybe sounding even better here in a sublime Verve Records setting from the 50s! Young's tenor fronts the trio of Wilson – with Gene Ramey on bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono MGM pressing.)

Lester Young — Pres & Teddy & Oscar ... LP

Verve, 1952/1956. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A pairing of 2 mid-50s sides by Lester Young for Verve – one album recorded with Teddy Wilson on piano, the other with Oscar Peterson – hence the title! The Wilson session was recorded in 1956, and featuers Gene Ramey on bass and Jo Jones on drums – with tracks that include " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Pres & Teddy (with bonus track) ... CD

Verve, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

A classic session of mellow magic from tenorist Lester Young and pianist Teddy Wilson – both giants of jazz from an earlier generation, but maybe sounding even better here in a sublime Verve Records setting from the 50s! Young's tenor fronts the trio of Wilson – with Gene Ramey on bass ... read more CD

Also available Pres & Teddy ... LP 39.99

Lester Young — Pres – The Complete Savoy Recordings ... LP

Savoy, 1944/1949. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Seminal sounds that bridge the worlds of swing and bop – mostly recorded for Svoy in 1944, the earliest days of the label – with a few tracks from 1949 as well – and a number of alternates appearing here for the first time ever! LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Pres (Charlie Parker) ... LP

Charlie Parker, Early 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99 9.99

Rare live material from Lester Young – one of the first albums to offer up Pres in such a setting, although without some of the details and notes of other records of this nature! The vibe is definitely "live", and like some of the other Charlie Parker label releases, the record's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono black label pressing, with deep groove. Gatefold cover has light wear, and some light staining on the bottom seam.)

Lester Young — Pres (Verve) ... LP

Verve, 1950/1951. Near Mint- ... $16.99

As beautiful an illustration of the genius of Lester Young as you could ever hope to find – tight, short small group numbers recorded with a keen focus on Young's amazing tone – all served up with beautiful sound throughout! The cover bills the set as being by Young and his orchestra, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(80s mono Japanese pressing – UMV 2672. Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, and a cutout notch.)

Lester Young — Pres Is Blue ... LP

Charlie Parker, 1950. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A 60s album, but one that features early 50s material recorded at the Savoy in New York – a live date that features tenor genius Lester Young blowing with an unusual combo that includes Kenny Drew on piano, Aaron Bell on bass, and Jo Jones on drums – plus the lesser-known Jesse Drake on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Pres Lives – Savoy Sessions ... LP

Savoy, 1950. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Nice small combo work from Lester Young – recorded with the obscure Jessie Drakes on trumpet! Titles include "Neenah", "Body & Soul", "Up & Atom", "Big Eyes Blues", and "How High The Moon". Plus, this set also features two unissued ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Pres/Pres Is Blue/Just You Just Me (3CD set) ... CD

Charlie Parker/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Early 50s. New Copy 3CDs ... $18.99 23.99

A trio of Charlie Parker label releases from Lester Young – all served up in a single package! First up is Pres – rare live material from Lester Young – one of the first albums to offer up Pres in such a setting, although without some of the details and notes of other records of ... read more CD

Lester Young — President Lester Young ... LP

Norgran, Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

Early Verve work from Lester Young – recorded in a setting that features 2 different groups: one with Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, and JC Heard; the other with John Lewis, Joe Schulman, and Bill Clark. The sound is mellow and soulful throughout – a perfect summation of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio ... LP

Verve, 1952. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

Lester Young joins the Oscar Peterson trio – and the result is a classic meeting of the minds from early 50s Verve! Young's tone is tremendous throughout – that sharp-yet-cool style that had such a big influence on other 50s players, and which gets some great support here from Peterson' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young — Swinging Lester Young ... LP

Score, Late 40s/1958. Very Good ... $11.99 19.99

A late 50s issue of some of Prez's early bop sides – mostly recorded in LA, with groups that include players like Dodo Marmarosa, Red Callender, Willie Smith, Curtis Counce, Howard McGhee, and Chico Hamilton. Tracks include "DB Blues", "Jumpin At Mesner's", "She's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Maroon label Score pressing with deep groove! Cover has a split spine, black tape on the top seam, light surface wear, spot of marker, notes in pen on the back.)

Lester Young — This Is Jazz 26 ... CD

Columbia/Legacy, 1930s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Tracks include "Lester Leaps In", "Exactly Like You", "Boogie Woogie", "Honeysuckle Rose", "All Of Me", and "Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie" – 17 tracks total. CD

Lester Young — Young Lester Young ... LP

CBS (Netherlands), Late 30s. Sealed ... $14.99

Early material from Lester Young's 78rpm years – pressed up on a sweet import compilation! Features some especially nice tracks with Glenn Hardman on organ! LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 70s issue, still sealed with a cut corner, import sticker, and small sticker spot. Cover is lightly bent at the bottom right corner.)

Lester Young & Count Basie With Kansas City Seven — Lady Be Good/Shoe Shine Swing ... 78 RPM

Blue Ace, 1940s. Very Good ... $4.99

(78 RPM, Jazz) 78 RPM, Vinyl record

(Labels have light wear, spot of marker.)

Lester Young & Friends — Giant Of The Tenor Sax ... CD

Commodore, 1938/1944. Used ... Out Of Stock

78rpm sessions recorded for the Commodore label in 1938 and 1944 – with Buck Clayton, Dicky Wells, Freddie Green, and others. CD

Lester Young & Harry Edison — Pres & Sweets ... CD

Verve, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

A classic Verve pairing of two of its greatest soloists – both recorded here in a laidback, easily-swinging session that allows both players to shine equally! Young's tenor is always a welcome addition to any set of this nature, and Edison's playing here in a gentler, relaxed mode that's a ... read more CD

Lester Young & Harry Edison — Pres & Sweets ... LP

Verve, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A classic Verve pairing of two of its greatest soloists – both recorded here in a laidback, easily-swinging session that allows both players to shine equally! Young's tenor is always a welcome addition to any set of this nature, and Edison's playing here in a gentler, relaxed mode that's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young & Nat King Cole — Lester Young & Nat King Cole – Complete Recordings ... CD

Disconforme (Spain), 1942/1946. Used ... Out Of Stock

Features Oscar Moore on guitar, Red Callender or Johnny Miller on bass, and Buddy Rich on drums. Tracks include "Indiana", "Man I Love", "I Cover The Waterfront", "Somebody Loves Me", and "Lester Leaps In". CD

(Out of print.)

Lester Young with Count Basie — Classic Columbia, Okeh & Vocalion 1936 to 1940 (4CD set) ... CD

Sony/Mosaic, Late 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock

A fantastic collection – five seminal years in the recording history of Lester Young – pulled from an assortment of rare 78s for a number of different labels. A huge amount of material – the first-ever clear, complete look at this period! CD

(Out of print, limited and numbered copy with box and book – all in nice shape! Inner CD are still sealed! A great copy!)

Lester Young, Roy Eldridge & Harry Edison — Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Verve, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

A great little Verve session from the late 50s – recorded in a very relaxed mode, with plenty of solo room for all the players. The tracks are all pretty extended – and include "Salute To Benny", "They Can't Take That Away From Me", "Romping", and "Ple ... read more CD

(Out of print Verve Master Edition pressing.)

Lester Young, Roy Eldridge, & Harry Edison — Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' ... LP

Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A great little Verve session from the late 50s – recorded in a very relaxed mode, with plenty of solo room for all the players. The tracks are all pretty extended – and include "Salute To Benny", "They Can't Take That Away From Me", "Romping", and "Ple ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s Japanese stereo pressing – UMV 2694. Cover has ringwear.)

Lester Young/Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie — Early Modern – 1946 Concert Recordings By Lester Young, Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie ... LP

Milestone, 1946. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

With Billy Hadnott on bass, Lee Young on drums, and Arnold Ross & Mel Powell on keys. LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young/Chu Berry/Ben Webster — Commodore Years – The Tenor Sax ... LP

Atlantic, 1938/1941/1944. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99

Includes Lester Young recordings with The Kansas City Six, Chu Berry with his Jazz Ensemble, and Ben Webster with Big Sid Catlett Quartet. LP, Vinyl record album

(70s issue. Cover has minimal wear.)

Lester Young/Coleman Hawkins — Classic Tenors ... LP

Flying Dutchman, 1943. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Different combos from three different dates – two with Coleman Hawkins and one with Lester Young! LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young/Roy Eldridge — Jazz Giants '56 ... LP

Verve, 1956. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A set with the date of 1956 very firmly planted in the title – but one that's also gone onto become a timeless ensemble session from Verve Records! The feel here is almost in jam session mode, but perhaps a bit tighter – a group of all-star players from the mid-50s, with Lester Young ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lester Young/Teddy Wilson — Prez & Teddy (Jazz Giants 56/Pres & Teddy) ... LP

Verve (UK), Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99

A pair of Verve Classics – back to back on this UK album from the 70s! First up is Jazz Giants 56 – a timeless ensemble session from Verve Records! The feel here is almost in jam session mode, but perhaps a bit tighter – a group of all-star players from the mid-50s, with Lester ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 70s issue. Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)

Snooky Young — Horn Of Plenty ... LP

Concord, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

With Snooky Young on trumpet, Ross Tompkins on piano, and John Collins on guitar. LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)

Snooky Young & Marshal Royal — Snooky & Marshal's Album ... LP

Concord, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

With Snooky Young on trumpet and flugelhorn, Marshal Royal on saxophone, Freddie Green on guitar, Ross Tompkins on piano, Ray Brown on bass, Louie Bellson on drums, and Scat Man Crothers on vocals. LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has light ringwear.)

Trummy Young — Someday ... LP

Chiaroscuro, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99

With Dick Hyman on piano, Bobby Rosengarden on drums, Barney Bigard on clarinet, Paul Madison on tenor sax, and Pee Wee Erwin on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has a cut corner.)

Young Men From Memphis (Booker Little, George Coleman, Harold Mabern, & Others) — Down Home Reunion ... CD

United Artists/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $10.99

It's a little-known fact that Memphis had a huge influence on the sound of late 50s/early 60s soul jazz – probably because most of the city's best players had to leave and go either to Chicago or New York to make their name. This set's a great reminder of that fact, as it brings together an ... read more CD

Young-Holt Unlimited — Born Again/Mellow Dreamin' ... CD

Water/Atlantic, 1970/1971. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock

Brilliant later work from the Young Holt Unlimited combo – 2 albums that really stand apart from the rest of their recordings! Born Again is a sophisticated batch of jazzy tracks that really opens the group's style up – going way way past the stock soul of some of their Brunswick ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD

Young-Holt Unlimited — Wack Wack/Young-Holt Unlimited On Stage ... CD

Brunswick/Edsel (UK), Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock

2 of the best albums by this legendary funky instrumental combo! Wack Wack is the group's first – recorded after they left Ramsey Lewis, and with a tight jazzy feel that's similar to some of the work they did in his classic trio. The album's got a great groove – and apart from the ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD

Young-Holt Unlimited — Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly ... LP

Paula, 1973. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

The last-ever album from this legendary duo – and a set that's maybe their funkiest record too! Of course, that's probably no surprise, given that they're playing the Curtis Mayfield tunes from Superfly here – great tracks that make for a really wonderful setting for the pair's highly ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Recent reissue pressing.)

Also available Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP 14.99

Young-Holt Unlimited — Young-Holt Unlimited Plays Super Fly (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP

Paula/Liberation Hall, 1973. New Copy ... $14.99 24.99

The last-ever album from this legendary duo – and a set that's maybe their funkiest record too! Of course, that's probably no surprise, given that they're playing the Curtis Mayfield tunes from Superfly here – great tracks that make for a really wonderful setting for the pair's highly ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(On "Mellow Yellow" vinyl!)

Young/Holt — Feature Spot ... LP

Cadet, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Great early work from the Young/Holt combo – a debut outing under their own name, done before their music on Brunswick Records! Before they went off to record on their own – or maybe as a prediction that they would – Eldee Young and Red Holt cut this album of jazz tracks during ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad — Jazz Is Dead 11 ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99

A very different entry in this always-great series – one that doesn't focus on a specific artist, or just the instrumentation of the two leaders – but instead has this great range of artists coming together in a very jazz-based style! Things here are even more organic and flowing than ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad — Jazz Is Dead 11 (green 45rpm vinyl pressing) ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock

A very different entry in this always-great series – one that doesn't focus on a specific artist, or just the instrumentation of the two leaders – but instead has this great range of artists coming together in a very jazz-based style! Things here are even more organic and flowing than ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Brian Jackson — Brian Jackson – Jazz Is Dead 8 ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2021. New Copy ... $21.99 26.99

A tremendous return to form for the great Brian Jackson – an artist that most folks know for his legendary 70s work with Gil Scott-Heron, but one who's kept on making great music for years after Gil departed our planet! Here, Jackson's the lead talent on Fender Rhodes, flute, and other ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Great pressing – in a very cool die-cut sleeve-styled cover!)

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Doug Carn — Doug Carn – Jazz Is Dead 5 ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2020. Used ... Out Of Stock

A great new showcase for the legendary keyboard work of Doug Carn – and a set that's very different both from his famous albums for the Black Jazz label, and some of his organ jazz records in more recent years too! The set's maybe got a more pronounced influence from Adrian Younge and Ali ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

Also available Doug Carn – Jazz Is Dead 5 (2LP 45rpm pressing) ... LP 27.99

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Doug Carn — Doug Carn – Jazz Is Dead 5 (2LP 45rpm pressing) ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $27.99 33.99

A great new showcase for the legendary keyboard work of Doug Carn – and a set that's very different both from his famous albums for the Black Jazz label, and some of his organ jazz records in more recent years too! The set's maybe got a more pronounced influence from Adrian Younge and Ali ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Beautiful pressing – 2LPs that both play at 45rpm, in a special die-cut sleeve!)

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Garrett Saracho — Jazz Is Dead 15 – Garrett Saracho ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

One of the most ambitious recordings in the excellent Jazz Is Dead series – and one that marks a long-overdue return for Garrett Sarracho – an artist who gave the world the excellent En Medio album for Impulse Records in the early 70s – but who has mostly kept his talents ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Garrett Saracho — Jazz Is Dead 15 – Garrett Saracho (orange vinyl pressing) ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

One of the most ambitious recordings in the excellent Jazz Is Dead series – and one that marks a long-overdue return for Garrett Sarracho – an artist who gave the world the excellent En Medio album for Impulse Records in the early 70s – but who has mostly kept his talents ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Gary Bartz — Gary Bartz – Jazz Is Dead 6 ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2020. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Saxophonist Gary Bartz joins the duo of Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad – bringing a warm sense of soul to their soulful backings – which range from funky to spacey, and do a nice job of capturing the mid 70s feel of Gary on record! The sound isn't the Larry Mizell or Ntu Group ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Gary Bartz — Gary Bartz – Jazz Is Dead 6 ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2020. Used ... Out Of Stock

Saxophonist Gary Bartz joins the duo of Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad – bringing a warm sense of soul to their soulful backings – which range from funky to spacey, and do a nice job of capturing the mid 70s feel of Gary on record! The sound isn't the Larry Mizell or Ntu Group ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Henry Franklin — Jazz Is Dead 14 – Henry Franklin ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99

A record with maybe the sharpest edge of any of the titles in this excellent series – a set that's certainly more jazz-based than most, thanks in part to the presence of the legendary Henry Franklin on bass, and some superb work on guitar from the great Jeff Parker! Although Franklin is best ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

Also available Jazz Is Dead 14 – Henry Franklin ... LP 25.99

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Henry Franklin — Jazz Is Dead 14 – Henry Franklin ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy ... $25.99 27.99

A record with maybe the sharpest edge of any of the titles in this excellent series – a set that's certainly more jazz-based than most, thanks in part to the presence of the legendary Henry Franklin on bass, and some superb work on guitar from the great Jeff Parker! Although Franklin is best ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(In a cool die-cut sleeve!)

Also available Jazz Is Dead 14 – Henry Franklin ... CD 12.99

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Henry Franklin — Jazz Is Dead 14 – Henry Franklin (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A record with maybe the sharpest edge of any of the titles in this excellent series – a set that's certainly more jazz-based than most, thanks in part to the presence of the legendary Henry Franklin on bass, and some superb work on guitar from the great Jeff Parker! Although Franklin is best ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available
Jazz Is Dead 14 – Henry Franklin ... LP 25.99
Jazz Is Dead 14 – Henry Franklin ... CD 12.99

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Katalyst — Jazz Is Dead 13 – Katalyst ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2022. New Copy ... $25.99 26.99

The jazz component of this wonderful series just seems to get deeper and deeper with each new release – despite what you might think from the title – and this time around, the presence of LA collective Katalyst really knocks things out of the park! The set's an all-instrumental one ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Comes in a cool die-cut cover!)

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Lonnie Liston Smith — Jazz Is Dead 17 – Lonnie Liston Smith ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2023. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Spiritual keyboard giant Lonnie Liston Smith joins the duo of Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad – and the result is maybe one of the deepest records in this wonderful series! As you can imagine, Lonnie is on keyboards, and delivers some wonderful solos throughout – very much in ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

Also available Jazz Is Dead 17 – Lonnie Liston Smith ... CD 9.99

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Lonnie Liston Smith — Jazz Is Dead 17 – Lonnie Liston Smith ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2023. Used ... $9.99

Spiritual keyboard giant Lonnie Liston Smith joins the duo of Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad – and the result is maybe one of the deepest records in this wonderful series! As you can imagine, Lonnie is on keyboards, and delivers some wonderful solos throughout – very much in ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

(Sealed.)

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Lonnie Liston Smith — Jazz Is Dead 17 – Lonnie Liston Smith ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Spiritual keyboard giant Lonnie Liston Smith joins the duo of Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad – and the result is maybe one of the deepest records in this wonderful series! As you can imagine, Lonnie is on keyboards, and delivers some wonderful solos throughout – very much in ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Jazz Is Dead 17 – Lonnie Liston Smith ... CD 9.99

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison — Jazz Is Dead 16 – Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison ... CD

Jazz Is Dead, 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99

The Jazz Is Dead series goes mighty deep with this gem of a record – opening the door for two legendary Tribe Records talents from the Detroit scene of the 70s – reedman Wendell Harrison and trombonist Phil Ranelin – both of whom sound superb throughout! As with other volumes in ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD

Also available Jazz Is Dead 16 – Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison ... LP 25.99

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison — Jazz Is Dead 16 – Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison ... LP

Jazz Is Dead, 2023. New Copy ... $25.99 27.99

The Jazz Is Dead series goes mighty deep with this gem of a record – opening the door for two legendary Tribe Records talents from the Detroit scene of the 70s – reedman Wendell Harrison and trombonist Phil Ranelin – both of whom sound superb throughout! As with other volumes in ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Brandee Younger — Brand New Life ... CD

Impulse, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

There's few folks who can make a harp sound as cool as Brandee Younger – one of the few people to take the instrument and really bring it into the hippest sides of jazz and soul – and showing that in the right hands, the harp can be this majestic instrument with a very soulful vibe! We' ... read more CD

Brandee Younger — Brand New Life ... LP

Impulse, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

There's few folks who can make a harp sound as cool as Brandee Younger – one of the few people to take the instrument and really bring it into the hippest sides of jazz and soul – and showing that in the right hands, the harp can be this majestic instrument with a very soulful vibe! We' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album