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Columbia, Late 60s. Sealed ... $34.99
Like the music in most of John Cassavetes films, this LP's a weird mish mash of styles, sounds, and snippets – but it's also got a very emotional edge to it, like all of Cassavetes' films. Jack Ackerman did most of the music, and Teo Macero arranged and conducted all of it. Weird stuff, but ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hole in front. Cover has two cutout holes.)
Toshiko Akioshi —
Toshiko & Modern Jazz (aka Toshiko Mariano & Her Big Band Recorded In Tokyo) ... LP Columbia (Japan), 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Killer rare jazz material from Japan! Toshiko Akioshi was one of Japan's greatest jazz musicians, and in the late 50s she came to the US, made her name, and married alto great Charlie Mariano. At some point in the early 60s, they moved back to Japan and had a rich influence on the jazz scene in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese pressing, with insert! Cover has one slightly bumped corner, but is nice overall.)
Columbia, 1955. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Ambassador Satch is a key statement of Armstrong's global power in the postwar years, a time when the State Department was using his talents to mend fences and open doors after WWII. The material is Armstrong at his best comeback stretch – and most of these recall the classic sound of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. )
Columbia, 1927. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has small pieces of clear tape on the seams and a large name in red marker on back.)
Louis Armstrong —
Satch Plays Fats (with bonus tracks) ... CD 
Columbia, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1928. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Spine has some wear and a few spots of tape.)
Columbia, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
Chet's only session for Columbia, arranged in conjunction with the Pacific Jazz label – which seems strange for some reason, because Baker hardly needed to move to a big label, given his success on the LA indie scene. Still, Richard Bock and the Pacific Jazz crew are firmly in place here ... read more CD
Columbia, Mid 40s. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, Late 30s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Columbia, 1942/1946/Early 50s. Sealed ... $4.99
A classic collection of material from Count Basie – with some sides from 1942, a few from 1946, and a few great ones from the revival years at the start of the 50s! We love these last ones the best – and titles include classic readings of "Little Pony", "Beaver ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(CSP pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Columbia, Late 30s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia/SME (Japan), 1956. Used ... $11.99
... CD
Also available Blues By Basie ... LP 2.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Columbia, Late 30s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Features some great vocals by Jimmy Rushing – plus early Basie swingers! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blues By Basie ... CD 11.99(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has splitting in the top seam.)
Columbia, Late 30s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Features some great vocals by Jimmy Rushing – plus early Basie swingers! LP, Vinyl record album
Sidney Bechet —
Recorded In Concert At The Brussels Fair 1958 ... LP Columbia, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Buck Clayton on trumpet, Vic Dickenson on trombone, and George Wein on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, Late 30s. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some aging and a few light stains.)
Sidney Bechet —
Sidney Bechet With His Quintet & Bob Wilber's Wildcats (10 inch LP) ... LP Columbia (UK), 1948. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
UK 10" album – featuring late 40s material with Sidney Bechet on soprano sax – in one group with Bob Wilber on clarinet, Johnny Glasel on cornet, and Dick Wellstood on piano – and another with Lloyd Phillips on piano, Pops Foster on bass, and Arthur Herbert on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 50s pressing.)
Columbia, Late 20s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing. Cover has a center split in the top seam.)
Columbia, Late 20s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(70s pressing.)
Columbia, Late 20s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(70s pressing.)
Columbia, Late 60s/1976. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
A 2LP set that features some great early groovers from George Benson – cut for Columbia back in the late 60s, when George was fresh out of Jack McDuff's classic combo, and grooving on his own with the help of organist Lonnie Smith. These tracks have gotten pretty hard to find on vinyl over ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1967. Very Good- ... $9.99
George Benson's first LP for Columbia – a hard, heavy, soul jazz slammer that bears no resemblance to his overproduced work of the 70s! The album's a real cooker – recorded hot on the heels of Benson's classic work on Prestige with the Jack McDuff group, and sounding a lot like McDuff's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with white text.)
Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Wonderfully electric work from John Blair – a set that's a fair bit more fusion overall than his album for CTI – and which features some really great sounds from the "vitar"! From what we can tell, the instrument's a small electric guitar, but with some of the properties of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Eubie Blake —
Eighty Six Years Of Eubie Blake ... LP Columbia, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
Art Blakey —
Drum Suite (expanded edition) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1956/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible early experimental album from Art Blakey – one of the first to feature him in expanded percussion format! Side one of the album features the extended "Drum Suite" – a set of 3 tracks ("The Sacrifice", "Cubano Chant", and "Oscalypso") ... read more CD
Also available Drum Suite ... LP 14.99(Out of print – and still sealed.)
Columbia (Japan), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Very cool – an unusual Japanese 10" album of late 50s Columbia work from Art Blakey – with a cool modernist cover to boot! Includes "Infra Rae" and "Ecaroh" with the Jazz Messengers – and "Oscalpyso" and "The Sacrifice" with The Art ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In great shape – and in a cool flip-back cover too.)
Columbia, 1956/1957. Very Good- ... $14.99
An incredible early experimental album from Art Blakey – one of the first to feature him in expanded percussion format! Side one of the album features the extended "Drum Suite" – a set of 3 tracks ("The Sacrifice", "Cubano Chant", and "Oscalypso") ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a half split top seam and some aging.)
Jane Ira Bloom —
Modern Drama ... LP Columbia, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Columbia, 1988. Sealed ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(With hype sticker.)
Arthur Blythe —
Basic Blythe ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Not exactly basic work from Arthur Blythe, as the set features an added string ensemble too – but a record that certainly has the saxophonist really hitting a whole new level of genius! There's a great core group here – with John Hicks on piano, Anthony Cox on bass, and Bobby Battle on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arthur Blythe —
Da Da/Columbia/BGO (UK), 1986/1988. New Copy 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A pair of 80s albums from saxophonist Arthur Blythe – back to back in a single set! Da Da is a set that mixes some of the sharper edges of Blythe's earlier records with a few more contemporary touches – but always at a level that still has the reedman standing far from the mainstream! ... read more CD
Columbia/BGO (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A trio of 80s albums from saxophonist Arthur Blythe – brought together in a 2CD set! First up is Elaborations – a beautiful moment in which the loft jazz generation really got a chance to shine in the mainstream – and mostly without any sense of overdone attempts at ... read more CD
Arthur Blythe —
Illusions ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the boldest of Arthur Blythe's albums for Columbia Records – as the set bristles with newly creative energy right from the start, and provides a great showcase for some of the criss-crossings of styles and rhythms that were taking place on the New York scene at the time! The lineup ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo, including the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Arthur Blythe may be in the tradition here, but he's never of the tradition – as the set represents the modern musician taking on a host of older jazz currents, while carving things out with his own special sort of soul! Half the tunes are familiar favorites, the other half originals – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Arthur Blythe —
Light Blue – Arthur Blythe Plays Thelonious Monk ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful record from saxophonist Arthur Blythe – a set that features his group working through a number of tunes by Thelonious Monk – but with very different arrangements and instrumentation that change things up completely! The set came at a time when Monk was receiving a lot of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Columbia, 1999. Used ... $5.99
Columbia (France), 1965. Used ... $9.99
Sound, space, tone, and color – a tremendous effort from trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, and a record with a really unique feel! The album features a wonderful group that includes Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Stan Getz on tenor, Gary Burton on vibes, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, ... read more CD
Bob Brookmeyer —
Bob Brookmeyer & Friends ... LP Columbia, 1965. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sound, space, tone, and color – a tremendous effort from trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, and a record with a really unique feel! The album features a wonderful group that includes Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Stan Getz on tenor, Gary Burton on vibes, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bob Brookmeyer & Friends ... CD 9.99(Mono 2 eye pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Bob Brookmeyer —
Brookmeyer – Bob Brookmeyer & Friends (1980 pressing) ... LP Columbia, 1965. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sound, space, tone, and color – a tremendous effort from trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, and a record with a really unique feel! The album features a wonderful group that includes Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Stan Getz on tenor, Gary Burton on vibes, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clifford Brown —
Beginning & The End ... CD Columbia, 1952/1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features very early work with Chris Powell & His Blue Flames – on "Ida Red" and "I Come From Jamaica" – plus 3 longer Philly sides from 1956, with Billy Root on tenor and Sam Dockery on piano – on titles that include "Walkin", "Donna Lee" ... read more CD
Also available Beginning & The End ... LP 2.99(Out of print.)
Clifford Brown —
Beginning & The End ... LP Columbia, 1952/1956. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Features very early work with Chris Powell & His Blue Flames – on "Ida Red" and "I Come From Jamaica" – plus 3 longer Philly sides from 1956, with Billy Root on tenor and Sam Dockery on piano – on titles that include "Walkin", "Donna Lee" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Beginning & The End ... CD 14.99
Columbia, 1955. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
A rare slice of the career of this famous and short-lived jazz duo – tapes that were recorded in 1955 at the legendary Bee Hive niteclub in Chicago, but not issued until the end of the 70s, in this smashing 2LP set that was produced by Max himself! The material offers a strong contrast to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1965. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Beautiful later work by the Dave Brubeck Quartet – an overlooked gem from their 60s Columbia sessions, and an album that features interpretations of tunes written by the great Matt Dennis! Dennis had a way with a tune that often put dark corners in the back of lovely melodies – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2 eye mono pressing. Cover has some wear and marker.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
Dave and the quartet pay tribute to the songwriting genius of Cole Porter – working with familiar older tunes, but nicely unlocking them with a strong sense of Brubeck modernism! Things start out slow, but get extremely playful as the set goes on – with fresh timings and phrasings that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound mono pressing.)
Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Way more than just a gimmicky bossa nova session – and a surprisingly great showcase for the inventive rhythms of the Brubeck group, and the sensitive alto work of Paul Desmond! The record's got a really different feel than some of Dave's other work for Columbia – in that the modernism ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 sound stereo pressing with black text.)
Columbia, 1967. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Bravo Brubeck, indeed – as this great live set not only has the Brubeck quartet in Mexico, working through some surprising Latin-themed tunes – but also includes some added percussion and guitar, which brings a whole new dimension to their sound! The album's still got the core Brubeck ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has a sticker spot.)
Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A live gem from the classic Dave Brubeck Quartet – and a great reminder that the group could almost be even more exciting in a concert setting than on their studio albums! The date is 1962, and the combo is in perfect form – sublime alto from Paul Desmond, and always-inventive rhythms ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Dave Brubeck —
Countdown – Time In Outer Space ... LP Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The rarest of the "time" trilogy albums albums that Brubeck started with Time Out – and the most compelling, too! The classic quartet is in excellent form here – and drummer Joe Morello is especially excellent, as he's working in new rhythms and new percussive modes that you'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 6 eye pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
An 80s collection of classic work by Dave's group with Paul Desmond – featuring 5 tunes from West Side Story, inlcuding "Tonight", "Somewhere", "Maria", and "I Feel Pretty", plus others from shows and standards. The group, as usual, really opens up the ... read more CD
(Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A collection of classic work by Dave's group with Paul Desmond – featuring 5 tunes from West Side Story, inlcuding "Tonight", "Somewhere", "Maria", and "I Feel Pretty", plus others from shows and standards. The group, as usual, really opens up the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 6 eye pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $8.99
Loads of classics from the Columbia years! LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A surprisingly nice little album from Brubeck – one that's mostly comprised of old-fashioned type tunes, but which all take on a hip new light in the hands of his classic quartet! As usual, Paul Desmond's one of the main assets of the set – working with Brubeck to forge a slightly off-b ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label Limited Edition pressing.)
Columbia, 1958. Very Good+ ... $7.99
The classic group with Paul Desmond on alto – playing nicely on long tracks that include "Watusi Drums", "Tangerine", "Wonderful Copenhagen", and "The Wright Groove". LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some aging.)
Columbia, 1955. Very Good ... $3.99
A sweet live set from Dave Brubeck's early years on Columbia Records – recorded in New York, but with all the calculated cool and modern tones Brubeck first forged in the San Francisco scene of the 50s! Paul Desmond's on board on alto sax – really getting a lot of space to stretch out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Dave Brubeck —
Jazz Goes To College ... LP Columbia, 1954. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The Dave Brubeck Quartet goes to college – a pretty good place for the combo, considering how many fans they had on campus in the 50s! The sound here is never too academic for the setting, though – just the same sort of Brubeck groove first forged in the small clubs in San Francisco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 6 eye pressing. Cover has light wear, with some light stains on the bottom corners.)
Dave Brubeck —
Newport 1958 ... LP Columbia, 1958. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic live set from Brubeck – with some great alto work from Paul Desmond! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A set of special guest appearances with Brubeck – including Gerry Mulligan, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Leonard Bernstein, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Rushing, Louis Armstrong, and Carmen McRae! LP, Vinyl record album
Dave Brubeck —
Time Changes ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the most obscure of Brubeck's Columbia modern sessions – and one of the best! Side one features more "time" oriented tunes played with the Quartet that included Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright, and Joe Morello – but side two features the extended "Elementals" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text. Cover has a small name stamp.)
Columbia, 1961. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Like Dave Brubeck's legendary Time Out set? Try this one – a great record that takes off from the concept of the first, but which goes in some very fresh new directions – using the same great group with Paul Desmond on alto, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums! Dave's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the lesser-known sets in Dave Brubeck's classic "time" series for Columbia – even more inventive than Time Out! Paul Desmond plays alto – and titles include "Travellin Blues", "He Done Her Wrong", "Cassandra", "40 Days", "Tim ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Dave Brubeck —
Time Out ... CD Columbia, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Easily the crowning moment of genius for the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet – the moment when all things came together magically, and the group somehow elevated themselves to a whole new level in jazz! At the time of the set, Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and the rest had already been making plenty ... read more CD
Also available Time Out ... CD 1.99(Early US pressing, Take Five is mistakenly printed on the spine.)
Columbia, 1959. Used ... $1.99
Easily the crowning moment of genius for the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet – the moment when all things came together magically, and the group somehow elevated themselves to a whole new level in jazz! At the time of the set, Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and the rest had already been making plenty ... read more CD
Also available Time Out ... CD 1.99(Columbia Jazz Materpieces pressing.)
Columbia, 1959. Used ... $1.99
Easily the crowning moment of genius for the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet – the moment when all things came together magically, and the group somehow elevated themselves to a whole new level in jazz! At the time of the set, Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and the rest had already been making plenty ... read more CD
Also available Time Out ... CD 1.99
Dave Brubeck —
Time Out ... LP Columbia, 1959. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Easily the crowning moment of genius for the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet – the moment when all things came together magically, and the group somehow elevated themselves to a whole new level in jazz! At the time of the set, Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and the rest had already been making plenty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Time Out ... CD 1.99(6 eye stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, 1959. Used ... $14.99
Easily the crowning moment of genius for the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet – the moment when all things came together magically, and the group somehow elevated themselves to a whole new level in jazz! At the time of the set, Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and the rest had already been making plenty ... read more CD
Also available Time Out ... CD 1.99(Out of print, limited edition, gold CD pressing.)
Dave Brubeck & Gerry Mulligan —
Live At The Berlin Philharmonic ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Dave Brubeck & Gerry Mulligan —
Live At The Berlin Philharmonie (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1970. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1956. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Dave Brubeck Quartet —
Great Concerts – Amsterdam, Carnegie, & Copenhagen ... CD Columbia, 1957/1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print, Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
Dave Brubeck Quartet —
Their Last Time Out – The Unreleased Live Concert – December 26, 1967 Pittsburgh, PA ... CD Columbia, 1967. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
The last-ever live performance of the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet with Paul Desmond – recorded in 1967, but issued here for the first time ever! The group was the stuff of legend in the 50s and 60s – Dave's incredible approach to piano and time signatures, supported by amazing ... read more CD
Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- ... $6.99
This was recorded during a Mexican tour in 1968 and features Brubeck on piano, Gerry Mulligan on baritone sax, Alan Dawson on drums and Jack Six playing bass. The record is mainly composed of Brubeck and Mulligan originals such as "Jumping Bean", "Indian Song", "Tender ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Hard-hitting trio work from Ray – one of his early albums for Columbia, and the record that gave him a surprisingly big hit! "Little Susie" is one of those early 60s soul jazz standards, the kind of catchy tune that got played all over the place on radio, and which forever put the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1961/1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A rare treasure – material that Kenny Burrell recorded for Columbia in the early 60s, but which wasn't ever issued until an early 80s LP! Ostensibly, the sides were recorded around the same time as Kenny's Weaver Of Dreams album for Columbia (an obscure enough session in itself!) – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a CSP sticker on back.)
Don Byas/Columbia, 1961. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Columbia/Lonehill (Spain), 1957. Used ... $9.99
The second set in Lonehill's series that compiles the Complete Jazz Lab Studio Sessions – incredible early LPs that the Byrd and Gryce team cut for Columbia – with Vol 2 including work from the albums Modern Jazz Perspective, New Formulas From The Jazz Lab, and a couple cuts from one of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce —
Jazz Lab/Columbia/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Incredible work from the team of Donald Byrd and Gigi Gryce – crisp modern jazz, filled with soul, and never failing to swing! During the time of these recordings, Gryce was one hell of an arranger – with a tight ensemble approach that worked magic in a small combo setting. He was ... read more CD
Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce —
Modern Jazz Perspective (Jazz Odyssey) ... LP Columbia, 1957. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The second of two early LPs that the Byrd and Gryce team cut for Columbia – and the more obscure of the two by far! This one features the group's groundbreaking format – a mixture of hardbop and modern jazz, always swinging, but angularly carved, with striking tones and colors that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing.)
Columbia, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the red cover.)
Stanley Clarke —
I Wanna Play For You ... CD Columbia, 1979. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wickedly funky album from Stanley Clarke – perhaps his most fully-formed album of the Columbia years, and a set that really brings together his jazz and soul styles! There's a definite R&B vibe going on, but it's also one that's still quite heavy on bass work from Stanley – a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Stanley Clarke —
Journey To Love ... CD Columbia, 1975. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Stanley Clarke may be on a journey to love – but that doesn't mean that the album's to sweet or romantic! Many tracks here still have the harder edge and sharper lines you'd expect from Clarke's key 70s fusion reputation – the kind of rock-influenced styles that crossed over big at the ... read more CD
Stanley Clarke —
Journey To Love ... LP Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Stanley Clarke may be on a journey to love – but that doesn't mean that the album's too sweet or romantic! Many tracks here still have the harder edge and sharper lines you'd expect from Clarke's key 70s fusion reputation – the kind of rock-influenced styles that crossed over big at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia/Nemperor, 1978. Very Good ... $2.99
A bit more high concept than before for Stanley Clarke – almost a suite of sorts, but one that still has some great standout tunes in the mix! Although Clarke used to bring his higher concepts to bear in the space of a single song, this one's more of a full exploration of the character in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear.)
Stanley Clarke —
School Days ... CD Columbia, 1976. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
A massive hit for Stanley Clarke – a record that has him reigning in some of his wilder elements a bit, and going for a groove that's right in the pocket! There's a definite soul fusion influence going on here – Clarke trying to hit the same groove as some of his contemporaries, and ... read more CD
Also available School Days ... CD 3.99
Columbia, 1976. Used ... $3.99
A massive hit for Stanley Clarke – a record that has him reigning in some of his wilder elements a bit, and going for a groove that's right in the pocket! There's a definite soul fusion influence going on here – Clarke trying to hit the same groove as some of his contemporaries, and ... read more CD
Also available School Days ... CD 4.99(Out of print. Cutout hole through spine and tray card.)
Epic/Columbia, 1974. Used ... $4.99
Fully-formed genius from Stanley Clarke – his first album for Columbia Records, and already a radical departure from the spiritual jazz of his previous set for Polydor! This Clarke's the one who'd play on countless sets of headphones in the 70s – the bassist who really revolutionized ... read more CD
Also available Stanley Clarke ... LP 5.99(Out of print first pressing.)
Stanley Clarke —
Stanley Clarke ... LP Nemperor, 1974. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Fully-formed genius from Stanley Clarke – his first album for Columbia Records, and already a radical departure from the spiritual jazz of his previous set for Polydor! This Clarke's the one who'd play on countless sets of headphones in the 70s – the bassist who really revolutionized ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Stanley Clarke ... CD 4.99(Cover has some wear.)
Stanley Clarke & George Duke —
Clarke/Columbia, 1981. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A mighty collaboration between Stanley Clarke & George Duke – working here in a pairing that refueled both of their careers for the 80s! In previous years, both Clarke and Duke had a penchant for really stretching out in complex, experimental modes – but here, they're playing in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Now Hear Our Meanin' ... CD Columbia/Collectables, 1965. Used ... $4.99
One of the best-selling albums ever recorded by the Clark-Boland Big Band – a set of hard-searing tracks played by an all star group, capturing the ensemble at its finest! The album's got a few nicely open-ended tracks that really let the soloists take flight – and players include ... read more CD
Buck Clayton —
Jam Sessions From The Vault ... LP Columbia, 1950s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A funky fusion classic from superdrummer Billy Cobham – a set done in collaboration with producer Wayne Henderson, who helps give the whole thing a soulful focus you might not find on Cobham albums from a few years before! The drums are strong, but never too jamming – and instead, they' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a light stain along the opening.)
Mark Colby —
Serpentine Fire ... LP Columbia/Tappan Zee, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from Bob James' Tappan Zee empire of the 70s – that label that provided the perfect platform for artists to grow a bit more after the CTI years! Reedman Mark Colby is a newcomer to this scene, but hits a groove that's instantly in the best CTI/Kudu mode – with funky ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label promo.)
Ornette Coleman —
Skies Of America ... LP Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant large ensemble work from Ornette Coleman – ambitious material recorded with full orchestra, in a haunting sound that's light years from any of his smaller group recordings of the 60s and 70s! There's an incredible feel to the strings used here – played by the London ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alice Coltrane & Carlos Santana —
Illuminations ... CD Columbia/Vocalion (UK), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really mindblowing collaboration between two of the most spiritual mainstream musicians of the early 70s – legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and spiritual jazz guru Alice Coltrane! The set came at a time when Santana was reaching for much deeper ideas in both his music and his personal ... read more CD
Also available Illuminations ... LP 7.99(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works in standard players!)
Alice Coltrane & Carlos Santana —
Illuminations ... LP Columbia, 1974. Very Good ... $7.99
A really mindblowing collaboration between two of the most spiritual mainstream musicians of the early 70s – legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and spiritual jazz guru Alice Coltrane! The set came at a time when Santana was reaching for much deeper ideas in both his music and his personal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, including the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Columbia, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Rare funky fusion from Compost! This excellent session by the short-lived group is also definitely up there on the list of stellar fusiony sets that have been too long overlooked. Many of the tracks have a nice hard angular sound to them, with a fusion break sound similar to some of the European ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Compost —
Life Is Round ... CD Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1973. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic set of spiritual fusion from this short-lived allstar group Compost – featuring Harold Vick, Bob Moses, Jumma Santos, and Jack DeJohnette! Vick's at his moody soulful best here, in a mode that's similar to his Strata East work – and the record also features occasional vocals ... read more CD
Eddie Condon —
Eddie Condon's Treasury Of Jazz ... LP Columbia, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split on the top seam and light aging.)
Columbia, Mid 50s. Good+ ... $0.99
Nice jam session work from Eddie Condon's own club – featuring Eddie on guitar, plus Wild Bill Davidson on cornet, Billy Butterfield on trumpet, Lou McGariity and Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Dick Cary on alto horn, Edmond Hall on clarinet, and Bud Freeman on tenor. LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
