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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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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
Columbia/BGO (UK), Late 1980s/Early 1990s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 20.99
A trio of Columbia Records sets from Jean-Luc Ponty – served up here in a single package! First up is Gift Of Time – a set that really shows him embracing keyboards much more than at the start of his career – even though he also still turns in plenty of great jazzy sounds on ... read more 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 —
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.)
Arturo Sandoval —
Trumpet Evolution ... CD Crescent Moon/Columbia, 2003. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Manteca", "The Man With A Horn", "My Funny Valentine", "Round Midnight", "I Can't Get Started", "Up Jumped Spring", and "Concerto For Cootie" – 19 tracks total. CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Carlos Santana & Mahavishnu John McLaughlin —
Love Devotion Surrender (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Pretty hip stuff, with a definite Coltrane influence – and Larry Young in the group on organ, along with Billy Cobham on drums and Armando Peraza on congas. Titles include "Naima", "A Love Supreme", "Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord", "Meditation", ... (Rock, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Love Devotion Surrender ... LP 9.99
Raymond Scott —
Reckless Nights & Turkish Twilights – The Music Of Raymond Scott ... CD Columbia, Late 30s. Used ... $3.99
A wonderful batch of instrumentals from the legendary Raymond Scott – and a set that features some of Scott's most wonderful compositions ever! These numbers all date from the 30s, and were originally released as 78s on the Master Records label – but this later Columbia package really ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Raymond Scott —
Reckless Nights & Turkish Twilights – The Music Of Raymond Scott ... CD Columbia, Late 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful batch of instrumentals from the legendary Raymond Scott – and a set that features some of Scott's most wonderful compositions ever! These numbers all date from the 30s, and were originally released as 78s on the Master Records label – but this later Columbia package really ... read more CD
Also available Reckless Nights & Turkish Twilights – The Music Of Raymond Scott ... CD 3.99
Woody Shaw —
Rosewood (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Woody Shaw's debut for Columbia Records – and easily one of the most soulful major label jazz sessions of the 70s! The album's a beautiful summation of all that Shaw had done in the years before – his soaring, searing lines that first came to play as a sidemen for others, then took new ... read more CD
Columbia/Legacy, 1978. Used ... $7.99
Soulful brilliance from Woody Shaw – a searing live set that matches the power of earlier classics like Moontrane and Blackstone Legacy! The album's got Woody working with a heck of a great group – Carter Jefferson on tenor and soprano sax, Onaje Allan Gumbs on piano, Clint Houston on ... read more CD
(2005 pressing.)
Don Shirley —
Don Shirley Trio In Concert (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/Collectables, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Wayne Shorter —
Footprints – The Life & Music Of Wayne Shorter ... CD Columbia, 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Collects solo material plus work with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Gil Evans, Miles Davis, Weather Report, Milton Nascimento, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, JJ Johnson, and Herbie Hancock! CD
Wayne Shorter & Milton Nascimento —
Native Dancer ... CD Columbia, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful little album, very different than Wayne Shorter's other work, and sort of a "return of the favor" to the nation of Brazil for the country's rich musical influence on his music! Milton Nascimento sings vocals on most cuts, and if anything, the album resembles Nascimento's work ... read more CD
Horace Silver —
It's Got To Be Funky ... CD Columbia, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Cool later work from Horace Silver – with some nicely complicated horn parts that remind us of his hip Blue Note projects of the 70s! Features a bit of vocals from Andy Bey – and horn solos from Red Holloway and Eddie Harris! CD
Columbia, 1994. Used ... $2.99
A strong return to form for Horace Silver – with work from Red Holloway, Eddie Harris, and James Moody on saxes! CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Lonnie Liston Smith —
Love Is The Answer (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/Vocalion (UK), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Magical work from Lonnie Liston Smith – one of those players who actually seemed to get better the more he worked on major labels! The album's a really wonderful blend of mellow jazz and soulfully spiritual themes – at one level inspired by Roy Ayers-styled crossover material, but at ... read more CD
Columbia/International Phonograph, 1963. Used Gatefold ... $7.99
Fantastic early work from flautist Jeremy Steig – a 60s quartet session for Columbia that came several years before the funky style of some of his later work – and a damn great record, with lots of soulful touches! Part of this has to do with the rhythm section of Ben Tucker on bass ... read more CD
(Sealed copy!)
Supersax —
Stone Bird ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Med Flory and Lanny Morgan on alto saxophone, Jack Nimitz on baritone saxophone, Ray Reed and Jay Migliori on tenor saxophone, Conte Candoli on trumpet, Lou Levy on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and John (Jake) Hanna and Larance Marable on drums. CD
Art Tatum —
Piano Starts Here ... CD Columbia, 1949. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pure genius from the great Art Tatum – mostly material from a 1949 live performance at The Shrine in LA, plus some other tracks too – all presented here for the first time! CD
Claude Thornhill —
Best Of The Big Bands ... CD Columbia, Late 30s/1940s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Snowfall", "Hungarian Dance No 5", "Anthropology", "Buster's Last Stand", "Early Autumn", and "I Knew You When" – 16 tracks total. CD
Henry Threadgill —
Carry The Day ... CD Columbia, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Henry Threadgill on alto and flutes – with Brandon Ross and Masujaa on guitars, Gene Lake on drums, and guest percussion from Miguel Urbina and Johnny Rudas. Produced by Bill Laswell. CD
Columbia, 1995. Used ... $7.99
Henry Threadgill on alto saxophone, Brandon Ross and Ed Cherry on guitar, Edwin Rodriguez and Marcus Rojas on tuba, Mark Taylor on French horn, and Pheeroan Aklaff on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Henry Threadgill —
Where's You Cup? ... CD Columbia, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Henry Threadgill on alto saxophone and flute, Tony Cedras on accordion and harmonium, Brandon Ross on electric and classical guitar, Stomu Takeishi on fretless bass, and JT Lewis on drums. CD
Stan Tracey —
With Love From Jazz ... CD Columbia/Trio (UK), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully bold statement from the Stan Tracey Quartet – one of the group's key recordings of the 60s, and a wonderful document of the talents of tenorist Bobby Wellins! During the 60s, Tracey and Wellins worked together like the team of Monk and Charlie Rouse – crafting a groove ... read more CD
Columbia, 1989. Used ... $2.99
Ross Traut on guitar and Steve Rodby on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan —
After Hours (Columbia) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Columbia/SME (Japan), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The album that really put Sarah Vaughan on the map – a killer set that really showed how sultry jazz vocals could sound in the postwar years – never overtone, nor torchy-cliched – but right on the money, with a sense of grace and poise that few others can match – even after ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available After Hours (Columbia) ... LP 11.99
Columbia, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan In Hi Fi (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Sarah's few albums for Columbia – and quite possibly the best, thanks to some great small group backing, heard on 8 of the album's 12 tunes! The group's a really great one – with Miles Davis on trumpet, Benny Green on trombone, Buddy Johnson on tenor, Tony Scott on clarinet, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Columbia (Japan), 1979. Used 2CD ... $19.99 24.99
Originally a Japanese-only session – and one of the best records ever by this legendary 70s jazz super-group – a real return to acoustic jazz roots, with a lineup that includes Herbie Hancock on piano, Wayne Shorter on tenor, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony ... read more CD
(Out of print, late 80s Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
VSOP (Herbie Hancock, et al) —
Quintet ... CD Columbia, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic album of soulful hardbop from the mid 70s – one that features the classic VSOP group with Herbie Hancock on piano, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums – all nicely returned to the acoustic splendor of their early ... read more CD
David S Ware —
Flight Of I ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
We'll be the first to admit that David S. Ware has made some clunky records over the years – but we love this album from 1992, and think it's one of the best that he ever made! The record is tighter than most, and Ware is nicely restrained, and locked into a spiritual groove that links him ... read more CD
David S Ware —
Go See The World ... CD Columbia, 1998. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features David S Ware on tenor, Matthew Shipp on piano, William Parker on bass, and Susie Ibarra on drums! CD
(Radio call leters in marker on every page of booklet and on CD, punch through barcode.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Prime Cuts – The Columbia Years 1987 to 1999 ... CD Columbia, Late 80s/1990s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Take Five (Take Another Five)", "Sacred Kind Of Love", "Only For You (Siempre Para Ti Sere)", "Please Send Me Someone To Love", "Strawberry Moon", "Summer Nights", "Heat Index", "Near Exit", "Blu ... read more CD
(Still sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Bouncy soul from Grover Washington – a set that returns to his earlier roots in a space between soulful fusion and R&B! The slinky Washington soprano sax gets plenty of space in this set – blown with those seductive notes that always made Grover one of the most distinctive players ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bobby Watson —
Midwest Shuffle ... CD Columbia, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Players include Bobby Watson on alto, Terell Stafford on trumpet, Edward Simon on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
Columbia, 1992. Used ... $2.99
Features Terell Stafford on trumpet and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Columbia/Get On Down, 1976. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
A funky fusion classic from guitarist Wah Wah Watson – his only album as a leader, despite countless appearances as a sideman on 70s soul, jazz, and pop sessions! The album's got a really wonderful sort of west coast groove – one that takes bits of spacey fusion, bassy funk, and ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
Jeff Tain Watts —
Citizen Tain ... CD Columbia, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland, and Kenny Garrett! CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Columbia/SME (Japan), 1979. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99 26.99
Weather Report at the height of their 70s fame – captured live in a double-length set, very much the practice for jazz superstars of the time! The format is familiar – but the liveness gives the album a slightly different feel than their studio sets – a sound that echoes out ... read more CD
(2001 Master Sound pressing, includes obi.)
Weather Report —
Black Market ... CD Columbia, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
A new chapter in the sound of Weather Report – but one that's still equally classic! Founding members Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul are joined here by Jaco Pastorius on bass, Chester Thompson on drums, and Alejandro Acuna on percussion – and Pastorius especially helps bring a lot of ... read more CD
Also available Black Market (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99
Columbia (Japan), 1976. Used ... $18.99
A new chapter in the sound of Weather Report – but one that's still equally classic! Founding members Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul are joined here by Jaco Pastorius on bass, Chester Thompson on drums, and Alejandro Acuna on percussion – and Pastorius especially helps bring a lot of ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Weather Report —
Forecast – Tomorrow (3CD box set with DVD) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 60s/1970s/Mid 80s. Used 3CD/DVD ... Out Of Stock
A three disc retrospective, plus a live DVD with a 2 hour performance from Offenbach, Germany featuring the late Jaco Pastorius! CD
Weather Report —
I Sing The Body Electric ... CD Columbia, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful early work from Weather Report – one of the finest statements ever uttered by group, and a set that's got a bit more soul and warmth than their first album! The lineup's changed slightly at this point – still Wayne Shorter on reeds, Joe Zawinul on keyboards, and Miroslav ... read more CD
Weather Report —
Live & Unreleased ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wealth of great work from this famous fusion combo! CD
(Out of print and sealed with a small hole through the case.)
Weather Report —
Mr Gone ... CD Columbia, 1978. Used ... 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 CD
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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
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.)
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
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, 1996. Used ... $9.99
With Mulgrew Miller on piano and Ira Coleman on bass. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
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
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
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 —
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.)
