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Weather Report —
Mr Gone ... LP 
Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great late 70s set from Weather Report – a record that's certainly got more polish than the early years, but which still sounds plenty darn great to our ears – thanks to a really free-flowing sense of imagination! The tunes here have a wonderfully chunky sort of approach to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia/Sony (Japan), 1974. Used ... $14.99 18.99
A new sense of focus in the Weather Report sound – that building, soaring groove that would become the group's trademark in the mid 70s – offered up here in one of it's first and finest examples! The approach is one to describe accurately on paper – but which is instantly ... read more CD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese Master Sound pressing, includes obi.)
Weather Report —
Mysterious Traveller ... CD Columbia, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A new sense of focus in the Weather Report sound – that building, soaring groove that would become the group's trademark in the mid 70s – offered up here in one of it's first and finest examples! The approach is one to describe accurately on paper – but which is instantly ... read more CD
Also available Mysterious Traveller ... CD 14.99
Weather Report —
Mysterious Traveller ... LP Columbia, 1974. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A new sense of focus in the Weather Report sound – that building, soaring groove that would become the group's trademark in the mid 70s – offered up here in one of it's first and finest examples! The approach is one to describe accurately on paper – but which is instantly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mysterious Traveller ... CD 14.99(Sealed vintage pressing – pre-barcode. Shrink has a "nice price" sticker.)
Weather Report —
Night Passage ... CD Columbia, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
The start of the 80s, and Weather Report are still going strong – thanks to powerful performances from Wayne Shorter on saxes, Joe Zawinul on keyboards, Jaco Pastorius on bass, and Peter Erskine on drums – plus more percussion from Robert Thomas Jr. Zawinul produced, and wrote most of ... read more CD
Weather Report —
Night Passage ... CD Columbia, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
The start of the 80s, and Weather Report are still going strong – thanks to powerful performances from Wayne Shorter on saxes, Joe Zawinul on keyboards, Jaco Pastorius on bass, and Peter Erskine on drums – plus more percussion from Robert Thomas Jr. Zawinul produced, and wrote most of ... read more CD
Weather Report —
Procession ... CD Columbia, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
Six tracks, including "Plaza Real", "Two Lines", "Where The Moon Goes", "Molasses Run", and "Procession". CD
Weather Report —
Procession ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Procession", "Plaza Real", "Two Lines", "Where The Moon Goes", "The Well, and "Molasses Run". LP, Vinyl record album
Weather Report —
Sportin' Life ... CD Columbia, 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Corner Pocket", "Indiscretions", "Hot Cargo", "Confians", "Pearl On The Half-Shell", "What's Going On", "Face On The Barroom Floor", and "Ice-Pick Willy". CD
Weather Report —
Sportin' Life ... LP Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Corner Pocket", "Indiscretions", "Hot Cargo", "Confians", "Pearl On The Half-Shell", "What's Going On", "Face On The Barroom Floor", and "Ice-Pick Willy". LP, Vinyl record album
Weather Report —
Sweetnighter ... CD Columbia, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Weather Report – an album that has them picking up a bit more soul than before, and shaking off some of the experimental sounds of their roots – yet all in a way that still makes them one of the most revolutionary fusion combos of the time! There's ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Weather Report —
Sweetnighter ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Weather Report – an album that has them picking up a bit more soul than before, and shaking off some of the experimental sounds of their roots – yet all in a way that still makes them one of the most revolutionary fusion combos of the time! There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Weather Report —
Tale Spinnin ... CD Columbia, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful title for a beautiful little record – one that really does have Weather Report spinning out musical tales in sound – with a free-flowing and soulful sense of energy! The groove's definitely tighter than the earlier years, but it's never slick – and Joe Zawinul handled ... read more CD
Weather Report —
Tale Spinnin ... CD Columbia, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful title for a beautiful little record – one that really does have Weather Report spinning out musical tales in sound – with a free-flowing and soulful sense of energy! The groove's definitely tighter than the earlier years, but it's never slick – and Joe Zawinul handled ... read more CD
(2002 remastered edition. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Weather Report —
Tale Spinnin' ... LP Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful title for a beautiful little record – one that really does have Weather Report spinning out musical tales in sound – with a free-flowing and soulful sense of energy! The groove's definitely tighter than the earlier years, but it's never slick – and Joe Zawinul handled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Weather Report —
This Is This ... CD Columbia, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "This Is This", "Face The Fire", "I'll Never Forget You", "Jungle Stuff", "Consequently", and more. CD
Weather Report —
Weather Report (1971) ... CD Columbia, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
The groundbreaking first album from Weather Report – a massive session that took fusion to a whole new level for the 70s! Most of the players here had been associated with Miles Davis at some point in the year or two beforehand – and Miles' electric work is definitely a starting point ... read more CD
Weather Report —
Weather Report (1971) ... LP Columbia, 1971. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The groundbreaking first album from Weather Report – a massive session that took fusion to a whole new level for the 70s! Most of the players here had been associated with Miles Davis at some point in the year or two beforehand – and Miles' electric work is definitely a starting point ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Chick Webb —
Stompin' At The Savoy ... LP Columbia, Mid 30s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Classic work from some of the best years of the Chick Webb group – with solos from Mario Bauza and Taft Jordan on trumpets, Edgar Sampson on alto, Elmer Williams on tenor, and Sandy Williams on trombone. LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1962. Used ... $2.99
Ben & Sweets finds tenor Webster and trumpeter Edison in wonderful form – both veterans complementing the other brilliantly – with a crack group that includes Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass and Clarence Johnson on drums. The overall groove is very melodic, but it's ... read more CD
Also available Ben & Sweets (Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing) ... LP 7.99(Out of print.)
Ben Webster & Harry Edison —
Ben & Sweets (Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing) ... LP Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Ben & Sweets finds tenor Webster & trumpeter Edison in wonderful form – both veterans complementing the other brilliantly – with a crack group that includes Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass and Clarence Johnson on drums. The overall groove is very melodic, but it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ben & Sweets ... CD 2.99(Mid 80s issue. Cover has a cutout hole and light edge wear.)
Ben Webster & Harry Edison/Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great split set – with some excellent early 60s Columbia material! Ben & Sweets finds tenor Webster & trumpeter Edison in wonderful form – both veterans complementing the other brilliantly – with a crack group that includes Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ben Webster & Harry Sweets Edison —
Ben & Sweets (aka Wanted To Do One Together) ... LP Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ben & Sweets finds tenor Webster & trumpeter Edison in wonderful form – both veterans complementing the other brilliantly – with a crack group that includes Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass and Clarence Johnson on drums. The overall groove is very melodic, but it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono maroon 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, a small cutout hole, and minor seam splits.)
Paul Weston —
Solo Mood ... LP Columbia, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Kirk Whalum —
And You Know That ... LP Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Produced by Bob James, with titles that include "Give Me Your Love", "The Wave", "Through The Fire", "Seryna", "Where I Come From", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Wilder —
Pretty Sound/Collectables/Columbia, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 rare Columbia albums by trumpeter Joe Wilder! The Pretty Sound has a title that might make you think that the album's a bunch of flowery instrumentals – but don't let that put you off, because it's actually a pretty strong set of tunes from trumpeter Joe Wilder, recorded with a bit of ... read more CD
James Williams —
James Williams Meets The Saxophone Masters ... CD Columbia/DIW, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
The Saxophone Masters here are George Coleman, Joe Henderson, and Billy Pierce – who join with Williams' trio in a set of older standards and 2 originals – ranging in styles, and with plenty of space to show off the solo talents of all parties involved. Williams is the strongest force ... read more CD
Also available James Williams Meets The Saxophone Masters ... CD 6.99
James Williams —
Talkin' Trash ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
James Williams on piano and organ, Christian McBride on bass, Tony Reedus on drums, Billy Pierce on tenor and soprano saxophone, Clark Terry on trumpet, vocals and flugelhorn, and Steve Nelson on vibraphone. CD
Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Features Phil Woods on alto, Dave Grusin on keyboards, Grady Tate on drums, and Chuck Domanico on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Tony Williams —
Believe It/Columbia/BGO (UK), 1975/1976/1979. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A trio of excellent albums from master drummer Tony Williams – all brought together in a single package! Believe It is crackling funky fusion from Tony Williams' "new" version of his classic Lifetime group – a quartet that featured some smoking guitar work by jazz rock legend ... read more CD
Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
A key record in the evolution of Tony Williams as a drummer – and kind of a powerful summation of all the changes he'd made in the 70s – before a return to straighter jazz in the next decade! Williams' drumming here is incredibly fierce at points – almost at a Billy Cobham level ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $9.99
With Mulgrew Miller on piano and Ira Coleman on bass. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1959. Very Good- ... $0.99
Features "Nice Work If You Can Get It", "Liza", "Oh, Lady Be Good", "Somebody Loves Me", "The Man I Love", "Summertime", "Embraceable You" and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Paul Winter —
New Jazz On Campus ... LP Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great early stuff from Paul Winter – a player who's certainly done some terrible stuff over the years, but who really sounded great in his younger days! Winter was a hip young player coming out of Northwestern U in Chicago, and he had a well-educated, slightly-modern approach to jazz that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia (Japan), Mid 60s. Used ... $9.99 11.99
This bossa LP on Columbia is pretty good stuff! The record was recorded with some of Brazil's best bossa players – like Luiz Bonfa, Roberto Menescal, and Luiz Eca (of Tamba Trio fame). John Hammond produced the session, so you can be sure it's got the kind of rootsy sound that will make the ... read more CD
(1993 Japanese pressing.)
Masao Yagi —
Modern Jazz Blue Mood ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most haunting albums we've ever heard from Japanese pianist Masao Yagi – and one of his straightest, too! The set's a moody, late nite affair – but that hardly means it's sleepy at all, as Yagi brings a decided edge to the proceedings – setting things up with some ... read more CD
Toshiko Yonekawa, Kiyoshi Yamaya, & Contemporary Sound Orchestra —
Tapestry – Koto & The Occident Country ... LP Columbia/Cinedelic (Italy), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An incredibly cool use of the koto – that stringed Japanese instrument that got some great reworking in the 70s, thanks to hip records like this! The instrument is set up here amidst some sophisticated larger arrangements – in a way that almost takes off from some of the Dorothy Ashby ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition pressing, with obi!)
Toshiko Yonekawa, Kiyoshi Yamaya, & Contemporary Sound Orchestra —
Tapestry – Koto & The Occident Hillside ... LP Columbia/Cinedelic (Italy), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A deceptively groovy record – one that, like the other two in this hip series, hides some very cool sounds behind a relatively unassuming cover! Toshiko Yonekawa plays the Japanese koto, but the setting here is very different than the spare, folksy mode of earlier koto records – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Toshiko Yonekawa, Kiyoshi Yamaya, & Contemporary Sound Orchestra —
Tapestry – Koto & The Occident Sea ... LP Columbia/Cinedelic (Italy), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the coolest Japanese albums of the 70s to blend classic instrumentation and contemporary elements – a record that's got plenty of the koto promised in the title, but which also serves up the music with a wonderfully rich vibe throughout! The style is more in sophisticated soundtrack ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ann Young & Yuji Ohno Trio —
As Well Be Spring ... LP Columbia/Lawson (Japan), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A lovely set of 70s jazz vocals – recorded by American singer Ann Young, with backing by a Japanese combo led by pianist Yuji Ohno! The sound is pretty darn soulful – tracks that range from modal groovers to mellow ballads, all sung by Ann with a really rich vocal approach, and backed ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young —
Lester Young Story Vol 3 – Enter The Count ... LP Columbia, Late 30s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Seminal sides cut with Count Basie at the end of the 30s – presented in a package with very detailed liner notes! 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 Story Vol 5 – Evening Of A Basie-ite ... LP Columbia, Early 40s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Includes work recorded with Count Basie and Billie Holiday – and a number of previously unissued tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
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
Rachel Z —
Trust The Universe ... CD Columbia, 1993. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Rachel Z on piano and keyboards – with Al Foster on drums, Charnett Moffett on bass, and David Sanchez on tenor and soprano! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Denny Zeitlin —
Cathexis (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Really magical work from a young Denny Zeitlin – one of a few key players in the second wave of jazz piano talent in the 60s – post-Bill Evans, and equally important as artists like Steve Kuhn or Keith Jarrett! Zeitlin's got the inventive sensibilities of both of those players at their ... read more CD
Denny Zeitlin —
Cathexis/Columbia/Collectables, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very hip piano trio work – the first 2 Columbia albums by Denny Zeitlin, a young fresh talent in the 60s, with an approach that was lyrical, slightly modern, and a bit soulful. This is especially the case on the Cathexis album, which features a great rhythm section of Cecil McBee on bass and ... read more CD
Columbia, 1992. Used ... $9.99
Features Bill Frisell, Vernon Reid, Geri Allen, Don Byron, Elvis Costello, Mark Ribot, Greg Cohen, Don Alias, Dr. John, and many others. CD
Various —
Happy Birthday Newport! – 50 Swinging Years ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
Includes 27 tracks from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, and more. CD
Various —
Hard Boiled (LP box set) ... LP Columbia (Japan), Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A very cool Japanese package, one designed to appeal to lovers of classic film noir and postwar crime fiction! The set brings together an assortment of jazz and vocal tracks – the sort that might have been coming over the radio in the background while two lovers plotted a murder, or a gang ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Instrumentalists – Almost Forgotten ... LP Columbia, 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With selections by Dave Bailey, Coleman Hawkins and Clark Terry, Pony Poindexter, Montgomery Brothers, Johnny Coles, Slide Hampton, Tubby Hayes, and JJ Johnson. LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
Music from Cootie Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Gene Krupa, Claude Thornhill, Chubby Jackson, Elliot Lawrence, the Metronome All-Stars, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Tadd Dameron. CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 30s/1940s/1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/Mid 90s. Used ... $1.99
Music from Benny Goodman Sextet, Joe Carroll, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ruby Braff & Coleman Hawkins, JJ Johnson, Erroll Garner, Stan Getz & Bob Brookmeyer, Teddy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. CD
(Out of print and sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Various —
Ken Burns Jazz – The Story Of America's Music (5CD box set) ... CD Columbia, 1910s/1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 5CD ... Just Sold Out!
Decades of jazz recordings, pulled together in support of the famous documentary series – with a total of 94 tracks in all! Music from Louis Armstrong, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Artie Shaw, Glenn ... read more CD
(Sealed copy. Shrink is intact but has a tear on the back.)
Various —
Promised Land – Music From & Inspired By The 1995 Television Documentary ... CD Columbia, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
An assortment of jazz, blues, and gospel – with music from Tramaine Hawkins, Asante, Puff Johnson, Dionne Farris, Terence Blanchard, Blind Willie Johnson, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Miles Davis, Major Lance, James Brown, and many others! (Soundtracks, Jazz) CD
Various —
Singin Till The Girls Come Home ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Previously unreleased cuts – and a great set that features rare jazz vocal gems from the Columbia vaults – including a solo cut by Jon Hendricks, 2 Lambert Hendricks & Ross numbers, 2 tracks by Carmen McRae with Louis Armstrong, 3 jazzy numbers by Tony Bennett, a Mose Allison cut, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Sound Of Jazz – The Memorable 57 Broadcast (Columbia Jazz Masterpiece pressing) ... CD Columbia, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic album featuring music from The Sound Of Jazz – the legendary 1957 TV show that brought together some of the greatest talents then working in jazz! Unusual for TV, the show really seemed to capture the players at their best – and recorded some tremendous live performances that ... read more CD
Columbia, 1957. Used ... $4.99
A classic album featuring music from The Sound Of Jazz – the legendary 1957 TV show that brought together some of the greatest talents then working in jazz! Unusual for TV, the show really seemed to capture the players at their best – and recorded some tremendous live performances that ... read more CD
(2000 pressing.)
Columbia/Epic (UK), 1930s. Very Good ... $4.99
With selections by Frank Froeba & His Swing Band, Louis Prima & His New Orleans Gang, Frankie Newton & His Uptown Serenaders, The Three Peppers, Fats Waller, Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, Clarence Profit Trio, and Bunny Berigan & His Boys. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s UK pressing in a flip-back cover, with some yellowing from age and a small mark in pencil in back.)
Columbia/Epic (UK), 1930s. Very Good ... $4.99
With selections by Joe Marsala & His Chicagoans, Midge Williams & Her Jazz Jesters, Maxine Sullivan & Her Orchestra, John Kirby & His Orchestra, Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra, Red Norvo & His Swing Septet, Midlred Bailey & Her Swing Band, Slim & Slam, Slim Gaillard ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s UK pressing in a flip-back cover, with some yellowing from age and a small mark in pencil in back.)
Columbia/Epic (UK), Mid 1930s-Mid 1940s. Very Good ... $4.99
With selections by Billie Holiday, Pete Johnson & His Boogie Woogie Boys, Will Bradley, Count Basie, Hot Lips Page, Roy Eldridge, Coleman Hawkins, Noble Sissle Swingsters, and Dizzy Gillespie. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s UK pressing in a flip-back cover, with some yellowing from age and a small mark in pencil in back.)
Various —
They All Played Bebop ... LP Columbia, Mid 50s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An unusual collection – not so much for the first disc, which features vintage bop sides from Columbia Records, mostly late 50s – but for the second one, which features unusual material recorded for the label in the mid 70s – titles by the Sadik Hakim Trio, Tommy Flanagan Duo, Al ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
