Gene Bertoncini & Michael Moore —
Two In Time ... CD Chiaroscuro, 1989. Used ...
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Gene Bertoncini on guitar and Michael Moore on bass. Titles include "It Had To Be You", "The Bad And The Beautiful", "Wonderful Girl", "I'm All Smiles", "Whisper Not", and "Killer Joe". CD
A nice, if a bit obscure, recording featuring Bluiett's compositions for a larger group, with a stellar lineup that includes Chief Bey, Michael Carvin, Ahmed Abdul-Malik, Abdul Wadud, Reggie Workman, Olu Dara, Don Pullen and others. There's a strong pulse and some heavy African influence here, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original pressing!)
Ruby Braff & Ellis Larkins —
Grand Reunion ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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With solos by Milt Hinton, Earl Hines, Joe Newman, Zoot Sims, Urbie Green, Buddy Tate, Lee Konitz, Vic Dickenson, Sal Nistico, and many others. LP, Vinyl record album
With Sidney Bechet, Earl Hines, Ed Hall, Cliff Jackson, James P Johnson, Gene Krupa, Hot Lips Page, Pee Wee Russell, Willie Smith, Jess Stacy, and George Wettling. LP, Vinyl record album
With Buck Clayton on trumpet, Vic Dickenson on trombone, Bud Freeman on tenor, Pee Wee Russell on clarinet, Dick Cary on piano and alto, Jack Lesberg on bass, Cliff Leeman on drums, and Jimmy Rushing on vocals. LP, Vinyl record album
Kenny Davern & Flip Phillips —
John & Joe ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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Davern plays soprano and c melody sax, and Flip plays soprano, tenor, and bass clarinet – in a group with Dave McKenna on piano, too! LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Hines, Jonah Jones, Buddy Tate, Cozy Cole —
Back On The Street ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1972. Near Mint- ...
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Jonah Jones on trumpet and vocals, Buddy Tate on clarinet and tenor sax, Earl Hines on piano, Jerome Darr on guitar, John Brown on bass, and Cozy Cole on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
A similar title and lineup to Lee's other Nonet album of the same year – but with 12 tracks that include "April/April Too", "Who You", "Fanfare", "Chi Chi", "Giant Steps", "Stryker's Dues", and "Hymn Too". CD
Junior Mance —
Blue Mance ... CD Chiaroscuro, 1994. Used ...
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Junior Mance on piano, Keter Betts on bass, and Jackie Williams on drums. CD
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(1999 UK Soul Brothers reissue. Cover has a light corner bend, but looks great overall.)
A great date from pianist Dave McKenna – an artist who's frequently caught in a trio set or smaller – which makes this quartet session with Zoot Sims a mighty nice treat! McKenna's got a really timeless approach to piano – one that often spans decades of jazz expression, ... read moreCD
Gerry Mulligan —
Idol Gossip ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1976. Very Good ...
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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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear & light staining along the opening.)
Soulful fusion from the mighty Tarika Blue – a group who recorded for the Chiaroscuro label around the same time that James Mason gave the imprint his classic Rhythm Of Life album – recording here in a sound that's not only a bit like James, but which also features his guitar on a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Zoot Sims really makes the album cook – adding in a lot more bop sensibility than you might expect on an album with violinist Joe Venuti – and really bringing in a heck of a lot of soul, thanks to his raspy tone on the tenor! The set's got a nicely jumping sort of feel – with ... read moreCD
Frank Wess captured live with his quartet and special guests Frank Foster, Jimmy Heath, and Flip Phillips. Tracks are a mix of standards and Wess originals including "Estoril Sol", "My Funny Valentine", "Nada Mas", "It Could Happen To You", "Cottontail&q ... read moreCD
One of the records that really put saxophonist Scott Hamilton on the map – a well-matched set with reedman Bob Wilber, and a date that has each player taking a different end of the sonic spectrum! Wilber blows alto, soprano, and clarinet – often with a style that maybe hints at trade, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, cutout hole.)
Jack Wilkins —
Merge ... CD Chiaroscuro, 1977. Used ...
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Jack Wilkins on guitar, Randy Brecker on flugelhorn, Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone, Phil Markowitz on piano, Eddie Gomez and Jon Burr on bass, and Al Foster and Jack DeJohnette on drums. CD
Phil Woods on alto saxophone, Roy Hargrove on flugelhorn, Bill Charlap on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Willie Jones III on drums. CD
(Punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Phil Woods & The Festival Orchestra —
New Celebration ... CD Chiaroscuro, 2013. Used ...
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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