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A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
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Robert Hurst —
One For Namesake ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Robert Hurst on bass – with Kenny Krikland on piano and Elvin Jones on drums. Tracks are almost all originals and include "Incognegro", "Thad's Blue Plaid", "Swing On Swole", "C-Ya", "Jill's Groove", and "Innuendo In Yo Window". CD
Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited —
Sounds Of Sound Limited (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Columbia/P-Vine (Japan), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer funky group from early 70s Japan – a slightly large ensemble, but one with some really heavy drums at the bottom – plus some great use of organ and electric guitar! There's a tight brace of horns at the top – flute, tenor, trumpets, and trombone – but the rhythms ... read more CD
Also available Sounds Of Sound Limited ... LP 39.99
Irakere —
Best Of Irakere ... CD Columbia, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Columbia, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Mark Isham on trumpet, Doug Lunn on bass, Peter Maunu and Steve Cardenas on guitar, and Michael Barsimanto on drums. CD
(Out of print. Cutout through barcode.)
Keith Jarrett —
Expectations ... CD Columbia/Legacy (France), 1972. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A totally wonderful album from the young Keith Jarrett – and a set that's different than most of the pianist's other well-known modes – not his solo improvisations, not his successful trio material, and not even his more outside quartet modes of the 70s – but instead this ... read more CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Stone Flower (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia/Sony (Brazil), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Antonio Carlos Jobim's greatest records – and a perfect blend of his subtle bossa genius with the moody electric sound of CTI! Jobim plays electric and acoustic piano, guitar, and sings a bit – and Deodato handled the arrangements with a breezy brilliance that matches all the ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
JJ Johnson —
JJ Inc (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
JJ Johnson's greatest album – without a doubt! This gem of a session was recorded in 1960 in New York, with an incredibly hip sextet that includes Cedar Walton, Clifford Jordan, and Freddie Hubbard. The tracks are all long, hip, and very much in a Blue Note soul jazz mode – very ... read more CD
Also available JJ Inc ... LP 48.99
JJ Johnson —
Trombone Master ... CD Columbia, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great late 50s hardbop material – tracks from the albums First Place, Touch Of Satin, Blue Trombone, and JJ In Person! CD
JJ Johnson Quintet —
Dial J J 5 ... CD Columbia (Japan), Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
One of JJ's best from the late 50s – a tightly crackling hardbop set, recorded very much in the manner of his classic JJ Inc album! The sound here is a bit more compact overall – with some shorter tracks that really allow Johnson to display his keen sense of economy on his horn, while ... read more CD
(1993 Japanese pressing. Cover has radio call letters in marker and two faint sticker marks.)
Marlon Jordan —
Undaunted ... CD Columbia, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Marlon Jordan on trumpet, Tim Warfield Jr on tenor saxophone, Eric Reed on piano, Tarus Mateen on bass, and Troy Davis on drums. CD
Geoff Keezer Trio —
World Music ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really lovely set from Geoff Keezer – light and lyrical one minute, then ringing out with powerfully strong piano lines the next! There's a power here that really caught us by surprise – as Keezer takes off with majestic command of the keys on many of the set's numbers – one ... read more CD
Steve Khan —
Collection ... CD Columbia, Late 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Tightrope", "Star Chamber", "Some Punk Funk", "Daily Bulls", "Daily Valley", "An Eye Over Autumn", "Daily Village", "City Suite, Part I : City Monsters", "City Suite, Part II: Dream City", ... read more CD
Columbia, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Features Ravi Coltrane on saxophone and Jack DeJohnette on drums! CD
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Hottest New Group In Jazz ... CD Columbia/Sony (Japan), Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(1993 Japanese pressing. Includes obi with barcode sticker.)
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Hottest New Group In Jazz ... CD Columbia/Sony (France), Late 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Hottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Michel Legrand —
Bonjour Paris (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/El (UK), Late 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Dreamy sounds from the legendary Michel Legrand – working here in a mode that's maybe a bit more lush and romantic than some of his later soundtrack work – yet at a level that's still head and shoulders above most of his 50s instrumental contemporaries! The set's got a melancholy vibe ... read more CD
Michel Legrand —
Legrand Piano – I Love Paris ... CD Columbia, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sparkling postwar musical fantasy of Paris – one made up of a host of famous themes from French pop music of the 20th century, all set to lush string arrangements by a young Michel Legrand! The album's not as upbeat or jazzy as some of Legrand's later soundtrack work, but it's got a ... read more CD
Ramsey Lewis —
Don't It Feel Good/Columbia/BGO (UK), Mid 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Sweet electric magic from Ramsey Lewis – four 70s albums in a single collection! First up is Don't It Feel Good – massive keyboard work from the great Ramsey Lewis – easily one of his best records ever, thanks to some spaciously funky production by Charles Stepney! Stepney plays ... read more CD
Ramsey Lewis —
Funky Serenity ... CD Columbia/Collectables, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sweet electric funk from Ramsey Lewis! The album's one of his best from the 70s – and it's got Ramsey on Fender Rhodes, electric harpsichord, and other keyboards, grooving away in an open-ended 70s mode that still retains all the heavy soul of his classic work for Chess. Morris Jennings ... read more CD
Ramsey Lewis —
Salongo ... CD Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous little record, and one of the funky 70s sets that Ramsey Lewis recorded with Earth Wind & Fire! Well, not Earth Wind & Fire entirely – but the Kalimba Productions team of Maurice White and Charles Stepney that gave the group its sound – plus a nice sprinkling of ... read more CD
Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis —
Live In Swing City – Swingin With Duke ... CD Columbia, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Main Stem", "C Jam Blues", "Happy Go Lucky Local", "Chinoiserie", "Black And Tan Fantasy", and "Harlem Air Shaft". CD
M Base Collective —
Anatomy Of A Groove ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Steve Coleman and Greg Osby on alto, David Gilmore on guitar, Reggie Washington on bass, Marvin Smitty Smith on drums, and Cassandra Wilson on vocals! CD
DIW/Columbia, 1989. Used ... $11.99
A straight street, but a great street – as Harold Mabern returns to full force in this lovely set of trio tracks! The set's one of the best of any of Mabern's early 90s sessions for DIW Records – a very strong outing with Ron Carter on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums – served up ... read more CD
(1991 pressing.)
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Birds Of Fire ... CD Columbia, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great second album from Mahavishnu Orchestra – one that has them still very might in the same tight formation as the first! As before, there's a heck of a lot of power here – monstrous work on drums from Billy Cobham, sharp-edged guitar from John McLaughlin, and a range of great ... read more CD
Also available Birds Of Fire ... LP 16.99
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Birds Of Fire ... CD Columbia, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great second album from Mahavishnu Orchestra – one that has them still very might in the same tight formation as the first! As before, there's a heck of a lot of power here – monstrous work on drums from Billy Cobham, sharp-edged guitar from John McLaughlin, and a range of great ... read more CD
Also available Birds Of Fire ... LP 16.99
Sony/Columbia, 1973. Used ... $3.99
Amazing lost work from the Mahvishnu Orchestra – a previously-unreleased studio session from 1973, one that features John McLaughlin and the group working in some beautifully tripped-out territory! The lineup features McLaughlin on a variety of guitars – plus Jerry Goodman on electric ... read more CD
Chuck Mangione —
Best Of Chuck Mangione – 20th Century Masters Millennium Collection ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Land Of Make Believe", "Bellavia", "Main Squeeze", "Children Of Sanchez (Overture)", "Fun And Games" and "Feels So Good". CD
Branford Marsalis —
Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born ... CD Columbia, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Branford Marsalis on saxophones, Robert Hurst on bass, and Jeff Watts on drums – plus special guests Wynton Marsalis and Courtney Pine. CD
Branford Marsalis —
Dark Keys ... CD Columbia, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
A trio date with Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Reginald Veal on bass, and Jeff 'Tain' Watts on drums – plus guest saxophone from Joe Lovano and Kenny Garrett. CD
Branford Marsalis —
I Heard You Twice The First Time ... CD Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features guest guitar from BB King guitar, John Lee Hooker, and Joe Louis Walker – plus Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, and Bernard Purdie on drums. CD
Also available I Heard You Twice The First Time ... Cassette 0.99
Branford Marsalis —
Requiem ... CD Columbia, 1999. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Branford Marsalis on saxophone, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. CD
(Tray card has a cutout hole.)
Branford Marsalis Trio —
Bloomington ... CD Columbia, 1993. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Robert Hurst on double bass, Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums, and Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Columbia, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Features Ellis Marsalis on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Tracks include "Never Let Me Go", "Swinging At Heaven", "This Can't Be Love", "Sweet Georgia Brown", and "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans". CD
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $3.99
Ellis Marsalis on piano, Jason Marsalis on drums, Roland Guerin, and Bill Huntington on bass. CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Black Codes – Notes From The Underground ... CD Columbia, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Players include Branford on soprano and tenor, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Charnett Moffett on bass, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums – and titles include "Black Codes", "For Week Folks", "Chambers Of Tain", "Aural Oasis", and "Delfeayo's Dilemma". CD
Also available Black Codes – Notes From The Underground ... LP 9.99
Columbia, 1995. Used 3 CDs ... $8.99
Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Printup, Riley Mullins, Roger Ingram, Russell Gunn, Ryan Kisor, and Seneca Black on trumpet, Wess Anderson on clarinet, alto and soprano saxophone, James Carter on clarinet, bass clarinet, and baritone saxophone, Victor Goines on clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophone and ... read more CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Blue Interlude ... CD Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the sexiest covers ever to grace a Wynton Marsalis album, but thankfully a record that's still got plenty of real jazz roots – and not the smoother sound you might expect from the image on the front! The group here is Wynton's expanded septet – a combo with Marcus Roberts on ... read more CD
Columbia, 1993. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
A nice little take on the "city symphony" mode that was big in American music a few decades back – served up by the Wynton Marsalis Septet of the early 90s, with decidedly modern touches! The double-length album's a three-tiered affair – with part one standing out as Wynton's ... read more CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Hot House Flowers ... CD Columbia, 1984. Used ... $1.99
With Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Kent Jordan on flute, and Ron Carter on bass. Titles include "Melancholia", "Lazy Afternoon", "Stardust", and "For All We Know. CD
Also available Hot House Flowers ... LP 3.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1986. Used ... $1.99
Wynton Marsalis is working in lean quartet formation here – no sax from brother Branford, whose own star was rising – and instead lots more room to really stretch out on his own languid lines on trumpet! The rest of the quartet features Marcus Roberts on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, ... read more CD
(80s pressing.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Levee Low Moan – Soul Gestures In Southern Blue Vol 3 ... CD Columbia, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
The last chapter in Wynton Marsalis' Soul Gestures trilogy of the early 90s – and like the others, it's a set with its own sort of sound and feeling – another illustration of the many talents of Marsalis at the time! Despite the "levee" reference in the title, the work's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Live At Blues Alley ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
An open-ended live set from Wynton Marsalis' 80s run for Columbia Records – and a set that's sometimes a bit more unbridled than his studio work at the time! There's still plenty of the Marsalis manner in place here – that great talent for subtle shadings, and quiet exploration of ... read more CD
(BMG pressing.)
Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1989. Used ... $1.99
A bit more of a high concept album than some of Wynton Marsalis' previous efforts – a set with a few more added horns on side one, and an extended suite on side two! The work definitely shows Wynton's increasing concern with jazz history – his desire to embrace, and sometimes represent ... read more CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Marciac Suite ... CD Columbia, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, Wycliffe Gordon on trombone, Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson on alto saxophone, Victor Goines on tenor and soprano saxophone and bass clarinet, Cyrus Chestnut, Eric Lewis, Farid Barron, and Marthaniel Roberts on piano, Rodney Whitaker on bass, Herlin Riley on ... read more CD
(Sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Marsalis Plays Monk – Standard Time Vol 4 ... CD Columbia, 1993/1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, Victor Goines and Walter Blanding on tenor sax, Wessell Anderson on alto sax, Wycliffe Gordon on trombone, Eric Reed on piano, Ben Wolfe and Reginald Veal on bass, and Herlin Riley on drums. CD
Wynton Marsalis —
My Jelly Lord – Standard Time Vol 6 ... CD Columbia, 1999. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Wycliffe Gordon on trombone and tuba, Victor Goines on tenor and soprano sax, Wessell Anderson on alto, Eirc Lewis and Danilo Perez on piano, and others. CD
(Cutout hole through barcode.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Reeltime ... CD Sony/Columbia, 1999. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With performances by Cassandra Wilson, Shirley Caesar, Mark O Connor, Marcus Roberts and more. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Standard Time Vol 2 – Intimacy Calling ... CD Columbia, Late 80s. Used ... $1.99
With Wes Anderson on alto sax, Todd Williams on tenor sax, Marcus Roberts on piano, Reginald Veal and Robert Hurst on bass, and Herlin Riley and Jeff Watts on drums. CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Standard Time Vol 3 – Resolution Of Romance ... CD Columbia, 1990. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wynton Marsalis on trumpet and a bit of vocals – in a group that features father Ellis Marsalis on piano, plus Reginald Veal on bass, and Herlin Riley on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Thick In The South – Soul Gestures In Southern Blue Vol 1 ... CD Columbia, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first in Wynton Marsalis' excellent Soul Gestures trilogy – a set that features some especially nice work from Joe Henderson on tenor sax! The set was recorded at a time when Henderson was really coming back into his own – and the long, extended tracks on the record really let Joe ... read more CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Tune In Tomorrow ... CD Columbia, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pretty great soundtrack work from Wynton Marsalis – done for a somewhat forgettable film, but featuring a wide array of sounds and styles – all a bit of a break from some of Wynton's stiffer work of the time! There's a definite ear here for New Orleans roots – which echo through ... read more CD
Wynton Marsalis —
Uptown Ruler – Soul Gestures In Southern Blue Vol 2 ... CD Columbia, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
A somewhat somber set from Wynton Marsalis – the second chapter in his Soul Gestures trilogy, and a ruminative effort that's filled with dark tones and textures! The album builds slowly – trumpet from Wynton and tenor from Todd Williams providing some bluer colors on top of rhythm from ... read more CD
Columbia, 1973. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Mingus live is always a treat – especially in these later years, when the fire seemed to go out of most of his studio recordings. Live, though, he always managed to kick it hard - with the sort of emotion that graced his strong early albums. And despite the fact that this one's conducted by ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Charles Mingus —
Complete Columbia & RCA Albums (10 CD set) ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 10 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Incredible music from Charles Mingus – a set that's pulled from a few different periods, yet features some of his greatest recordings ever! The package begins with a stunning 2CD version of Tijuana Moods – a true Mingus masterpiece, filled with amazing rhythms and mindblowing solos ... read more CD
(A nice copy!)
Columbia/Legacy, 1973. Used ... $6.99
One of the last great records by Charles Mingus – a set of extremely compelling original compositions, played by a fresh group of younger players, plus a few older masters! The record's got a fire and sense of emotion that's missing from a number of other 70s Mingus sessions – and it's ... read more CD
(Early 90s Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Mingus Ah Um (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Charles Mingus' true classics – and an essential album in any jazz collection! This 1959 gem was recorded by Mingus at a key point in his career – when he was rising from the jazz underground into the ranks of America's elite jazzmen, penning some of the most challenging work of ... read more CD
(1998 pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Mingus Dynasty (plus bonus track) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A Columbia Records classic by the great Charles Mingus – his follow-up to the seminal Mingus Ah-Um, and a set that's got a very similar flavor! As with some of Mingus' best material for Columbia, the album has him working with a slightly larger ensemble, but still holding onto the intensity ... read more CD
Columbia, 1959/1971/1988. Used ... $1.99
80's reissue that brings together tracks from two different Mingus Columbia sessions – one from 1959, and one from 1971. The '71 material is the extended "Shoes of The Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jive Ass Slippers", which is one of Mingus' best works from the decade. The other ... read more CD
Columbia, 1991. Used ... $2.99
With Ray Drummond on bass, Marvin "Smitty" Smith and Victor Lewis on drums, Craig Handy and Alex Foster on flutes and saxophones, George Adams on tenor saxophone, and Jack Walrath on trumpet. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Columbia (Japan), 1960. Used ... $14.99 24.99
A cool tribute to the French jazz soundtrack generation of the late 50s – played here by an equally cool combo from Japan! The Modern Jazz Playboys have a sound here that definitely lives up to their name – a slinky, sexy groove that's perfect for the album's selection of tunes from ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2010 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Thelonious Monk —
Big Band & Quartet In Concert (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1963. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A unique little album from Thelonious Monk – an early 60s live date that features a really cooking big band, plus some solo and quartet tracks as well! The bulk of the album's played by the big band – an unusual mix of players that includes Phil Woods on alto, Steve Lacy on soprano sax ... read more CD
(1994 Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
Composer ... CD Columbia, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Key originals by Monk – all pulled from Columbia sessions of the 60s – including a previously unreleased track! CD
(Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
Criss-Cross (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A title and cover that beautifully illustrate the sharp-edged power of the Thelonious Monk quartet on Columbia – and a wonderful place to start if you're just digging Thelonious' music! The record is similar to the best of Monk's Columbia sides – in that it revisits older tunes and ... read more CD
Thelonious Monk —
Criss-Cross (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A title and cover that beautifully illustrate the sharp-edged power of the Thelonious Monk quartet on Columbia – and a wonderful place to start if you're just digging Thelonious' music! The record is similar to the best of Monk's Columbia sides – in that it revisits older tunes and ... read more CD
Also available Criss-Cross ... LP 19.99(2003 remastered edition with 3 bonus tracks.)
Thelonious Monk —
It's Monk Time (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Thelonious Monk albums ever – a bare bones, no nonsense session that's filled with great work from tenorist Charlie Rouse! The record's filled with everything that's great about the Monk/Rouse team in these years – an incredible interplay between sax and piano, ... read more CD
(2003 remastered edition with 3 bonus tracks.)
Thelonious Monk —
Live At The It Club – Complete ... CD Columbia, 1964. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A lost Thelonious Monk treasure from the 60s – a really open-ended live set recorded in LA in 1964, but not issued by Columbia until the early 80s – making the package a wonderful re-discover of Monk's genius during these years! The tunes are much more freewheeling than some of the ... read more CD
(1998 CD pressing.)
Columbia/Legacy, Mid 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
The complete Columbia solo piano recordings – 37 tracks total, including 14 previously unreleased takes! CD
(Out of print.)
Thelonious Monk —
Monk's Dream ... CD Columbia, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first Thelonious Monk album for Columbia Records – and one of the best, as well – a beautiful illustration of the way that his shift in labels really set some new fire to his music in the early 60s! The group is Monk's sharp-edged quartet with the amazing Charlie Rouse on tenor, ... read more CD
Also available Monk's Dream ... LP 39.99
Thelonious Monk —
Monk's Dream (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first Thelonious Monk album for Columbia Records – and one of the best, as well – a beautiful illustration of the way that his shift in labels really set some new fire to his music in the early 60s! The group is Monk's sharp-edged quartet with the amazing Charlie Rouse on tenor, ... read more CD
Also available Monk's Dream ... LP 39.99(Sealed 2002 pressing with 4 bonus tracks, punch through barcode.)
Thelonious Monk —
Standards ... CD Columbia, Early/Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Memories Of You", "Don't Blame Me", "Just You, Just Me", "I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)", "Tea For Two", "(I Love You, I Love You, I Love You) Sweetheart Of All My Dreams", "Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll ... read more CD
Thelonious Monk —
Straight No Chaser (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic 60s work from Thelonious Monk – featuring his incredible quartet with Charlie Rouse on tenor, certainly Monk's best-ever musical soulmate! The album features some newer versions of older tunes, and a few written just for the album – but the source of the material is not ... read more CD
Also available Straight No Chaser ... LP 79.99(Out of print.)
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk's Greatest Hits ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the tracks "Well, You Needn't", "Misterioso", "Bemsha Swing", "'Round Midnight", "Epistrophy", "Ruby, My Dear", "Crepuscule With Nellie", "Blue Monk", and "Straight, No Chaser". CD
Gerry Mulligan —
What Is There To Say? ... CD Columbia, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful pairing of the baritone of Gerry Mulligan and the trumpet of Art Farmer – brought together wonderfully in this piano-less session that has both players effortlessly carving lines in the open space of the studio. Rhythm is by the team of Bill Crow on bass and Dave Bailey on drums ... read more CD
David Murray —
David Murray Big Band ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Murray's fronting a big band led by Butch Morris – a group that sounds a lot better to our ears than most of Morris' own larger groups of the time, possibly because of the style of the recording. The tracks shift mood, tone, and approach with each number – working out references to ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
David Murray —
Shakill's Warrior ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly nice album of straight ahead tenor tracks from David Murray – playing here in a quartet with guitarist Stanley Franks, drummer Andrew Cyrille, and the great Don Pullen, who plays organ on the session! The album's not exactly in the classic soul jazz organ/tenor mode – ... read more CD
David Murray —
Special Quartet ... CD Columbia/DIW, 1991. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little session by Murray – recorded at that point in the early 90s when DIW was turning out some especially soulful records! The group on the set features Fred Hopkins on bass, McCoy Tyner on piano, and Elvin Jones on drums – and although you might expect a Coltraney feel from ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Music Revelation Ensemble —
In The Name Of ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bold tones from the Music Revelation Ensemble – a group that's heavy on guitar work from James Blood Ulmer, but which also features some great guest reeds from Arthur Blythe, Sam Rivers, and Hamiett Bluiett! The core trio features Amin Ali on electric bass and Cornell Rochester on drums ... read more CD
Fats Navarro —
Fats Navarro Memorial Album ... CD Savoy/Columbia (Japan), 1946/1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few full albums ever issued under the name of trumpeter Fats Navarro – and like most of them, a posthumous collection of material cut before his untimely early death! The set's a memorial of sorts, and it compiles some important sides from the mid 40s, recorded for Savoy – ... read more CD
Lennie Niehaus —
Bird – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Japanese pressing) ... CD Sony (Japan), 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Monty Alexander, Barry Harris, Ray Brown, Walter Davis Jr, Ron Carter, and Charles McPherson playing alongside original solos by Charlie Parker. CD
Columbia, Late 30s. Used ... $2.99
Arranged by Eddie Sauter. CD
Columbia/Think (Japan), 1969. Used Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
Heavenly grooves from Hiroshi Okazaki & His Star Gazers – a group who harmonize wonderfully on this set! Despite their Japanese origin, the Star Gazers sing in English – clearly drawing from a legacy that includes The Four Freshmen and Hi-Los – but they also scat wordlessly ... read more CD
(Out of print – and includes obi!)
Tony Oxley Quintet —
Baptised Traveller ... CD Columbia (UK), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing! With a lineup of players that includes Evan Parker, Kenny Wheeler, Derek Bailey, and Oxley himself – this set is like an avant jazz supergroup recording! Despite the obvious pitfalls that you might expect such a recording to fall into, all players are incredibly sensitive to each ... read more CD
Hot Lips Page —
Jump For Joy ... CD Columbia, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features 22 tracks including "St. James Infirmary", "Walkin In A Daze", "Lovin Mama Blues", "Indiana", "When You're Smiling", "Limehouse Blues" and "Got An Uncle In Harlem" –plus alternate takes and a few unreleased cuts. CD
(Out of print and sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Leon Parker —
Awakening ... CD Columbia, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Leon Parker on congas, bells, caxixi, snare drum, and piano – plus Steve Wilson on alto, soprano sax, and flute, and additional percussion from Natalie Cushman. CD
Leon Parker —
Belief ... CD Columbia, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Steve Wilson on saxophone and flute. CD
Jean Luc Ponty —
Storytelling ... CD Columbia, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A set that has Jean-Luc Ponty really staying on top of his fusion game – part of that ever-evolving run of records that took the European musician from early straight jazz violin records in the 60s, to the height of American jazz crowds in the 70s and 80s! Here, Ponty continues his ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bud Powell —
Portrait Of Thelonious (Japanese pressing) ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Quite an interesting session from Bud Powell – a tribute to Thelonious Monk, recorded in Paris in 1961, but not issued until 1965, shortly before his death. Cannonball Adderley was the producer on the session, and it's got the same sort of groundbreaking approach as some of the other ... read more CD
Bud Powell —
Portrait Of Thelonious (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Quite an interesting session from Bud Powell – a tribute to Thelonious Monk, recorded in Paris in 1961, but not issued until 1965, shortly before his death. Cannonball Adderley was the producer on the session, and it's got the same sort of groundbreaking approach as some of the other ... read more CD
Columbia, 1961. Used ... $7.99
A gem of a session from the European expatriot scene of the postwar years – not really a tribute to Cannonball Adderley, but a rare meeting of Bud Powell and Don Byas in the studio, produced by Cannonball in Paris in 1961! The record has a tremendous amount of fire and focus – ... read more CD
(1997 pressing.)
Columbia/Legacy, 1976. Used ... $3.99
One of the hardest-jamming Return To Forever albums – recorded with the post-Brazilian lineup that includes Chick Corea on keyboards, Stanley Clarke on bass, Lenny White on percussion, and Al DiMeola on guitars. Corea's very firmly in the lead – stretching out in heavy keyboard romps ... read more CD
(Out of print, Contemporary Jazz Masters pressing.)
Max Roach —
M'Boom ... CD Columbia, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
A later percussion ensemble album by Max Roach – one done in the style of some of his earlier 60s percussion experiments, but with a fuller scope, and a more serious feel overall. The ensemble was first formed in 1970, but recorded here with a very ambitious tone as part of Columbia's ... read more CD
Marcus Roberts —
Gershwin For Lovers ... CD Columbia, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Marcus Roberts on piano, Reginald Veal on bass, and Herlin Riley Jr on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Sonny Rollins —
Original Album Classics (Sonny Meets Hawk/Columbia, 1962/1963/1964. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock
3 years' of music spread out on 5 different CDs – some of the best albums recorded by Sonny Rollins in the 60s! The package is a great look at the key sides that Sonny recorded for RCA in the years right after his return to playing in the early 60s – and every record here is a treasure ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Charlie Rouse —
Unsung Hero ... CD Columbia, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal sounds from tenor genius Charlie Rouse – work done as a leader for Epic Records in the early 60s! CD
David Sanchez —
Departure ... CD Columbia, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Majestically soulful work from tenorist David Sanchez – recorded with a depth and maturity that's incredible, and which is instantly timeless, despite the year of the recording. Sanchez plays both tenor and soprano with a confidence that's only matched by a few players – right up there ... read more CD
David Sanchez —
Sketches Of Dreams ... CD Columbia, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the strong albums that David Sanchez cut for Columbia in the 90s – clean, simple, back-to-basics playing, done with a strength and confidence not exhibited by most other young players of his generation! The album mixes together modern and Latin jazz modes – all graced by Sanchez' ... read more CD
David Sanchez —
Street Scenes ... CD Columbia, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
David Sanchez on tenor & soprano sax, clave & rainstick, Kenny Garrett on alto sax, Danilo Perez on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, John Benitez on bass & clave, Charnett Moffett on bass, Clarence Penn on drums, Horacio Hernandez on drums, Milton Cardona on bata drums & shekere & ... read more CD
David Sanchez —
Travesia ... CD Columbia, 2001. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Prince Of Darkness", "Paz Pa Vieques", "Ill Wind", "Karla's Changes", and "Power Of The Word". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
