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Dexter Gordon —
Great Encounters ... LP Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A warmly collaborative effort from Dexter Gordon – one of his most satisfying albums from the late 70s Columbia revival, thanks to the presence of a hip array of guest artists! The album was recorded both live and in the studio – but the feeling is relatively spontaneous throughout ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1977. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99 11.99
Dex's famous return to New York in the mid 70s – recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1977, and featuring some of his best group-heavy playing of the decade! The quintet is fantastic – and includes Woody Shaw, Ronnie Matthews, Stafford James, and Louis Hayes. Features versions of Shaw's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes a stickered big folder of promo material and glossy 8x10 photos! Cover has light staining and light wear, unglued seam.)
Dexter Gordon —
Manhattan Symphonie ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Later genius from Dexter Gordon – an album recorded upon his return to the US in 1976, and done in a style that breaks the bounds of some of his sessions in Europe! Gordon seems to take new life in the recording – moving past the simple role of main soloist on familiar tunes, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Gordon & Herbie Hancock —
Round Midnight – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... LP Columbia, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Lots of small combo work with Herbie on piano, Dex on tenor, Pierre Michelot or Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams or Billy Higgins on drums. Titles include "Still Time", "Minuit Aux Champs Elysees", "Chan's Song", "Fair Weather", "The Peacocks" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
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(Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a bit of flaking at the top right edge.)
Friedrich Gulda —
Ineffable – The Unique Jazz Piano Of Friedrich Gulda ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Bob Cranshaw on bass and Albert Heath on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 19.99
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(Mid 50s mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a small sticker spot in back.)
Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
Not the compilation you might expect – but material from a special live performance dedicated to bop greats – featuring work from pianists Walter Bishop Jr, Al Haig, Duke Jordan, Sadik Hakim, John Lewis, Barry Harris, and Tommy Flanagan. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia (UK), 1930s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Jan Hammer —
Oh, Yeah? ... LP Nemperor, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A jamming little set from Jan Hammer – but one that's still a lot better than most of his other work! The rock influence is strongly felt in most of the tracks on this one, but the overall style is still lean and clean – without as many of the kitschy keyboard lines that later marred ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lionel Hampton —
Golden Vibes ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Robert Plater, Edward Pazant, Leon Zachery, Lonnie Shaw, and Andrew McGhee on reeds, Bill Hogan on drums, Oscar Dennard on piano, Bill Mackel on guitar, and George Joyner and John Mixon on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
Lionel Hampton, Art Tatum & Buddy Rich —
Lionel Hampton, Art Tatum & Buddy Rich Trio ... LP Clef, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Lionel Hampton on vibes, Art Tatum on piano, and Buddy Rich on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Clef pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove – very nice! Cover has a few tiny splits on the spine and light wear. A-side label has a small sticker spot.)
Herbie Hancock —
Feets Don't Fail Me Now ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Sweet keyboard grooves from Herbie Hancock – and a set that has him taking up some of the territory of younger players he'd inspired – like Bobby Lyle, Webster Lewis, or Rodney Franklin! There's a fair bit of soul in the mix here, including some great work on vocoder – blended in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Herbie Hancock —
Future Shock ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The future is now! Or at least it seemed to be back in 1983 when Herbie teamed up with Bill Laswell to record this classic album of computer-driven keyboard grooves! Whatever you might think of the music, the record was a genius move for Herbie – who was kind of flopping around in a number ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some small dents at the sides.)
Herbie Hancock —
Head Hunters ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A seminal jazz funk session of the 70s – Herbie Hancock's legendary meeting with The Headhunters, and a killer batch of tunes that really gave the combo their name! Herbie's playing a wide range of keys here – including Fender Rhodes, clavinet, and Arp – but almost even better is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Hancock —
Herbie Hancock Trio (1981) ... LP Columbia (Japan), 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant Japanese-only album from Herbie – quite different than his US work at the time! Although the Herbie in America in 1981 was very heavily involved in electric keyboard work and more R&B-oriented styles of expression – this Japanese-recorded Herbie's an all-acoustic one, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Hancock —
Lite Me Up ... LP Columbia, 1982. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A classic album of all-out soul from Herbie Hancock – done in close collaboration with Rod Temperton of Heatwave – in a jazzy-styled version of that group's own great groove! Temperton handled arrangements and a lot of songwriting, and most cuts have lead vocals from Wayne Anthony ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has wear, a promo stamp, and pen indentations.)
Herbie Hancock —
Monster ... LP Columbia, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A definite monster from Herbie Hancock – one of those great records from Hancock's second chapter at Columbia Records – a time when he was really evolving as an artist, and able to take on the world of soul as well as he did with jazz and fusion! The groove is a great fusion of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging and bumped corners.)
Columbia, 1988. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Herbie's still in electro-grooving mode here – not groundbreaking as earlier records, but still handled by Bill Laswell, and with a tackhead groove pretty firmly in place. The tracks are a bit more complicated than before, with vocals by Sugarfoot, and bass by Bootsy Collins. Titles include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Herbie Hancock —
Secrets ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Soulful 70s work from Herbie Hancock – a record that tightens things up from the Headhunters and Sextant sessions, but which still retains a lot of their depth and charm! Players here including some previous partners – like Bennie Maupin on reeds and Paul Jackson on bass – plus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Hancock —
Thrust ... LP Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Killer electric work from Herbie Hancock – right on par with his groundbreaking Headhunters set, but a bit spacier too! The album features a Headhunters-solid lineup – with Bennie Maupin on saxes, Paul Jackson on bass, Mike Clark on drums, and Bill Summers on percussion – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Thrust ... CD 6.99(Cover has light wear.)
Herbie Hancock —
VSOP ... LP Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Though there are a number of different LPs using the VSOP title in a few different ways, this was the first, a double album recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival, featuring Herbie leading groups that represented a number of different points in his career. The first lineup later recorded under ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, aging, and initials in pen.)
Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea —
Evening With Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea In Concert ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Herbie Hancock's great acoustic moments of the 70s – quite a contrast to his more dynamic electric work of the time, with the subtle, sensitive approach of some of his Japanese trio sessions! Likewise, Chick Corea reminds us that he's great on the acoustic keys too – and works ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing in the textured cover, with some surface wear, aging, and small blemish spots.)
John Handy —
2nd John Handy Album ... LP Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Handy's really going for the college crowd here – breaking away from the modernist hardbop of his post-Mingus years, going for a melange of styles put together with a host of hipper San Francisco players that includes Jerry Hahn on guitar and Michael White on violin. There's traces of some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
John Handy —
John Handy Recorded Live At The Monterey Jazz Festival ... LP Columbia, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Incredible work from saxophonist John Handy – an extended performance from the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1965, and a set that shows that he's grown tremendously as an artist since his early recordings for Roulette! The tracks are quite long – with only 2 numbers overall, "Spanish ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
John Handy —
New View ... LP Columbia, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent John Handy album from the 60s – and one that features some especially nice vibes from Bobby Hutcherson – in a group that also features Pat Martino on guitar! Tracks are all nice and long, and the record maybe features some of the most "out" moments in Handy's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with white text – 1E/1A. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of Handy's important mind-expanding sets from the late 60s – a classic album with his group that featured a young Michael White on violin and Mike Nock on piano. White's work on the album is especially striking – very different from many other players in jazz, using the instrument ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing – 1A/1A. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Eddie Harris —
Here Comes The Judge ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great lost album from Eddie! The record was one of his few cut for Columbia – recorded between his early years at Vee Jay and his hit years at Atlantic – and it's an excellent little batch of cuts, with a tight Chicago soulful grooving sound, and a strong approach that mixes hardbop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some general wear and a small stain on the back.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A way different album than usual for both tenor giant Coleman Hawkins, and up-and-coming trumpet talent Clark Terry – a very soulful set that falls much more into the spirit of the few soul jazz gems on early 60s Epic/Columbia Records! This could be because Dave Bailey's holding down the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 eye white label promo. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a tracklist sticker.)
Heath Brothers —
In Motion ... LP Columbia, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great work by The Heath Brothers – a lot slicker and smoother than their earlier album for Strata East, but still filled with a soulful jazzy approach that befits their rich talents! By the point of this set, Jimmy Heath, once a rougher talent on the tenor, had emerged as one of the smooth ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Fletcher Henderson —
Study In Frustration – The Fletcher Henderson Story (4LP Box Set) ... LP Columbia, 1930s. Near Mint- 4LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
An incredible collection – the best document you'll ever find of the undeniable genius of Fletcher Henderson! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Includes the full color Columbia inner sleeves and booklet, with a small name in fine marker and light stained spots in front. Box has light aging, split corner at the top right, and a center split in the top seam.)
Jon Hendricks —
Evolution Of The Blues Song ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An early concept album from the great Jon Hendricks – one that tells the story of blues through jazz – all put together as a flowing story in music! Jon speaks and sings the whole tale – but also gets some help on vocals from Big Miller, Hanna Dean, and Jimmy Witherspoon – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1954. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A great collection of work from one of the hippest bandleaders to emerge in the swing generation – and one of the few to be able to tie his approach to the growing worlds of modern jazz and jump jive too! The set features material from Woody Herman's first three "herds" – the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red and gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging. Labels have spindle marks.)
Woody Herman —
Woody Herman's Greatest Hits ... LP Columbia, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Woody Herman —
Woody's Winners ... LP Columbia, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Wome of Woody Herman's cooler, groovier work of the 60s – with work from young talents that include Don Rader on both trumpet and arrangements, plus Dusko Goykovich on additional trumpet, Nat Pierce on piano, and Sal Nistico on tenor! LP, Vinyl record album
Billie Holiday —
Billie Holiday Story Vol 2 ... LP Columbia, Late 30s/Early 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A seminal collection of material that was originally issued on 78s – Okeh and Brunswick label releases, and the work that helped cement Billie Holiday's reputation as a groundbreaking vocalist at the end of the 30s! Some tracks have Billie singing with the orchestra of pianist Teddy Wilson, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has faint ring wear, bump on the spine.)
Paul Horn —
Altura Do Sol ... LP Epic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the best Paul Horn recordings of the 70s – tracks that were recorded amidst the Brazilian fusion explosion of the 70s, and which really push Horn's sound to the limit! The album features work composed by Egberto Gismonti, played by Horn, Gismonti, Dom Salvador, and Dom Um Romao with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Horn —
Sound Of Paul Horn ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing early work from Paul Horn – recorded way before he got all noodly, and started walking around in pyramids and stuff! The album captures Horn at the height of his early brilliance – interested in world rhythms, especially Indian, and showing a real penchant for a modal groove. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freddie Hubbard —
Bundle Of Joy ... LP Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A bundle of soul from Freddie Hubbard – one that has him blowing beautifully over full arrangements from Bert DeCoteux – the 70s super-soul maestro who really brings a new sound to Hubbard's music! The style's a bit smoother than other Freddie albums of the time, but still really great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Freddie Hubbard —
High Energy ... LP Columbia, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sweet electric Freddie Hubbard – a wonderfully laidback session that's filled with space and soul – hardly what you'd expect from the title! The album follows nicely in the style that Hubbard hit at CTI – an openly flowing groove that has Freddie's trumpet on top of long electric ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Liquid Love ... LP Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Electric funk from Freddie Hubbard – a great 70s session that has him bringing in a bit more soul to the mix than usual! Things are a bit tighter here than on the CTI sides, but still pretty open and fluid – almost in a Donald Byrd mode with Larry Mizell, given the fuller backings on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freddie Hubbard —
Love Connection ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A lost treasure from the overlooked late 70s jazz years at Columbia! The album's got Freddie Hubbard working with arranger Claus Ogerman on some expansive tracks that go beyond his earlier work in the decade – sometimes blowing mellow notes over larger orchestrations, other times working in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Columbia inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Skagly ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The title reads like a typo, but the album's a great set of smooth fusion from Freddie Hubbard – self-produced, and almost a summation of all the styles he'd mastered in the 70s! The session's never too over the top or too ambitious – just features Freddie working with a hip group in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freddie Hubbard —
Super Blue ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet late 70s set from Freddie Hubbard – a slight move away from some of his highly-electric sides of the CTI years, yet one that still has some of the most soulful qualities of that work! Freddie's trumpet has a nicely spacious quality throughout – one that's flowing, and almost ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Super Blue (Japanese pressing) ... CD 14.99(Vinyl plays with a short click on the first track, but only for a few spins.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Windjammer ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great post-CTI session from Freddie Hubbard – one that has him blowing over sweet arrangements from Bob James, who manages to keep things full, yet soulful throughout! There's a lot of instrumentation backing Freddie up for the date – full horns, strings, and even a bit of chorus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear and a promo stamp.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Highway One ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A wicked post-Blue Note session from Bobby Hutcherson – one that's put together in a different way than his previous work, but still completely sublime throughout! The feel is almost to Hutcherson's earlier work what Woody Shaw's Columbia recordings were to his – tighter, with sharper ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Hutcherson —
Un Poco Loco ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly great album by Bobby Hutcherson – and like his other albums for Columbia, a record that manages to be smooth, yet still has an edge! The format's bigger and more ambitious than previous years, but it's also an extension of the modal soulful style he forged with Harold Land ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear and some minor indents at the opening.)
Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media —
Head Rock ... LP Columbia (Japan), 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A definite head rocker here – a brilliant bit of funky jazz from Japan, and a record that beautifully balances acoustic and electric elements! Jiro Inagaki plays some heavy tenor and soprano sax on the record – working with a combo that includes electric guitar, electric bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue pressing with pink obi, HMJY-123.)
Jackie & Roy —
Sweet & Low Down ... LP Columbia, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
This was Jackie & Roy's first album for Columbia and it mainly consists of some familiar tunes by the likes of Ira & George Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart and Cole Porter with a Roy Kral original thrown in. The tracks include "Chicago", "Fun Life", "Mountain ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bob James —
All Around The Town ... LP Columbia/Tappan Zee, 1979. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A live set by Bob – packaged in a cover that has a picture of him in a Taxi, certainly designed to cash in on his fame doing the theme for that TV show! The record's actually quite nice, and is a good blend of the mellow Bob from later years and the darker Bob from earlier ones – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Workshop —
Jazz Workshop Concert – Ruhrfest Spiele 1962 ... LP Columbia (Germany), 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great all-star international group – with Arne Domnerus and Herb Geller on alto, Hans Koller on tenor, Ronnie Ross on baritone, Bengt Arne Wallin and Rob Pronk on trumpet, Toots Thielemans on guitar and harmonica, Freidrich Gulda on piano, and Rolf Ericson on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, slightly wavy panels, center split in the top seam held with clear tape, Columbia Stereo sticker at the spine, and some stains at the bottom edge. Labels have Odeon stickers.)
JJ Johnson —
Dial J J 5 ... LP Columbia, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson —
First Place ... LP Columbia, 1957. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
JJ Johnson's always a cooker, but during the late 50s he cut some incredible records for the Columbia label – tight bop sessions that still stand as some of his best work! This album's one of them – a real smoker of a set that features Johnson's trombone as the only lead horn in a cool ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s CSP pressing. Cover has faint ring wear.)
JJ Johnson —
J Is For Jazz ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good ... $8.99
Nicely sharp sounds from the great JJ Johnson – a set that has the trombonist really honing his edge on a host of tight, short tracks – with a vibe that almost recalls his initial bop recordings on Blue Note and Prestige! The style here is a bit more sophisticated – definitely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. NOTE – Cover has wear, aged clear tape around the edges and lots of pen notes on the back.)
Columbia, 1960. Very Good+ ... $48.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some seam splitting – but looks nice overall. Vinyl is nice.)
JJ Johnson —
Really Livin ... LP Columbia, 1959. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the hippest, hardest albums that trombonist JJ Johnson ever cut for Columbia – a session we'd rank right up there with his amazing JJ Inc record, and like that one a really cooking hardbop record that maybe even rivals the best on Blue Note and Prestige at the time! As with that gem, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson —
Trombone Master ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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JJ Johnson & Kai Winding —
Jay & Kai (Columbia) ... LP Columbia, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
JJ Johnson and Kai Winding at the height of their dual powers – working together here beautifully at a level that both embraces the modern sound of the trombone in larger 50s ensembles, but also offers up the more fluid personality of the instrument in the smaller combo scene! The pair have ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson & Kai Winding —
Jay & Kai (Columbia) (10 inch LP) ... LP Columbia, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Early Columbia work from the team of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – recorded in their classic twin-trombone groove! Winding arranged the tracks on the set – and the group features Dick Katz on piano, Milton Hinton on bass, and "Shadow" Wilson on drums – plus some bonus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99 11.99
One of the flashiest Columbia sessions from the team of Kai Winding and JJ Johnson – but also one of the best! The record almost borders on gimmicky – with an 8-piece trombone section, and use of the unusual trombonium instrument – but thanks to some deft arranging, the sound is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove, matrix ending in 1B/1A. Cover has a small split on the top seam and light surface wear.)
JJ Johnson & Kai Winding —
JJ & Kai (aka Jay & Kai + 6) ... LP Columbia, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the flashiest Columbia sessions from the team of Kai Winding and JJ Johnson – but also one of the best! The record almost borders on gimmicky – with an 8-piece trombone section, and use of the unusual trombonium instrument – but thanks to some deft arranging, the sound is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Jazz Odyssey pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, some ringwear, and is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
JJ Johnson & Kai Winding —
Trombone For Two ... LP Columbia, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Magical interplay from the twin-trombone team of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – heard here on one of their key classics for Columbia Records in the 50s! The great thing about the set is the way in which both players really bring a sense of "voice" to their music – trading back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson Quintet —
JJ – In Person ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Hard-grooving stuff from JJ – played with a lot more bite than usual, and recorded live with a group that features Nat Adderley on cornet, Tommy Flanagan on piano, and Albert Tootie Heath on drums! Tracks include "Now's The Time", "Misterioso", "Walkin", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Kent Jordan —
No Question About It ... LP Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Produced by featured guest Stanley Clarke, with sidemen that include Alphonso Johnson on bass, Todd Cochran on keyboards, Paul Jackson on guitar, Ndugu Chancler on drums, and Randy Kerber on keyboards and synths. LP, Vinyl record album
Steve Khan —
Arrows ... LP Columbia, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The last in a classic trilogy of late 70s fusion albums that Steve Khan cut for Columbia records – and a set that really has him bringing his sound together in a wonderful way! Khan was working with Steely Dan on the Gaucho album at the time of the recordings – testified by Donald ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
King Oliver —
King Oliver's Jazz Band 1923 ... LP Smithsonian/Columbia, 1923. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Featured sidemen include Louis Armstrong, Johnny Dodds, Jimmy Noone, Baby Dodds, and others; plus vocals by Butterbeans and Susie, Sippie Wallace, Clarence Williams, Elizabeth Johnson, and Hazel Smith. LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1964. Very Good ... $11.99 14.99
Wonderful stuff – way more than just an easy instrumental album, and a great batch of exotic tunes with lots of jazzy touches! There's enough of the Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman influence here – but Rex and group take the sound a lot further, by playing like a true small combo, and ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 eye pressing.)
Gene Krupa —
Drummin' Man (2LP Box Set) ... LP Columbia, Late 30s/1940s. Near Mint- 2LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
Features Roy Eldridge, Anita O'Day, Frank Rosolino, Charlie Ventura, Red Rodney, Buddy Stewart, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 Eye pressing. Includes the booklet. Box has light wear, splits on top corners.)
Steve Lacy/Columbia/Aguirre (Italy), 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the rarest Steve Lacy albums of the 70s, and one of the most compelling too – as it features Steve in territory that's quite different than some of his group and solo performances of the period! The group is a trio – with Yuji Takahashi on piano and celeste, and Takehisa Kosugi ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross Sing Ellington ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Although Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross started out their career singing vocalese versions of Basie tunes, they do a pretty darn great job here with Ellington – in fact, maybe even better, given the sophistication of the tracks. And while the album lacks some of the whimsy of the wonderful ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has ring & edge wear, light staining, and some waviness.)
Hubert Laws —
Family ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful sounds from Hubert Laws – and like some of his best CTI work of a few years before, a set that really goes way beyond any easy expectations! There's moments of ambition here that really link the record to Laws' CTI sides – that mix of fuller arrangements and higher-concept ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hubert Laws —
Romeo & Juliet ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Forget the Shakespearean reference in the title – which might make you think the whole album's got a Renaissance bent – because the album's a nice bit of funky flute jazz from Hubert Laws, done with the same groovy vibe as some of his earlier albums for the CTI label! The set was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hubert Laws —
Say It With Silence ... LP Columbia, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Nothing too silent here, as the set's filled with the kind of soulful fusion grooves we'd expect from Hubert Laws in the 70s! The album's a real standout in his Columbia catalog – a perfectly balanced set that features plenty of great work from Hubert on flute, amidst arrangements that also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Hubert Laws & Earl Klugh —
How To Beat The High Cost Of Living – Original Soundtrack ... LP Columbia, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A totally wonderful little record – not just a funky 70s soundtrack, but an excellent jazz outing as well – thanks to the talents of Hubert Laws on flute and Earl Klugh on guitar! Patrick Williams wrote and arranged the whole set – and he merges his jazzier roots with some of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Erwin Lehn —
Jazz At The Television Tower ... LP Columbia (Germany), 1959. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An early set from this leader who also gave us the excellent Color In Jazz album on MPS! The set features solos from Bernd Rabe on alto sax, Horst Jankowski on piano, Gerald Weinkopf and Fritz Dautel on tenor, Georg Ernszt on trumpet, and Peter Witte on bass! LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy early stereo pressing – nice and clean overall. Cover has some light wear, mostly near the edges.)
John Lewis —
POV ... LP Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner, tracklist sticker, and light wear.)
Columbia, 1975. Sealed ... $14.99
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 keyboards here along with Ramsey, and the twin-keys approach makes for a sound that's extra-special – one that sums up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with some wear and aging, price code sticker with some marker, and a fairly large hole at the bottom left. Cover has light wear and stained spots where exposed.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Funky Serenity ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis —
Golden Hits ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
We know you've seen this record a million times, just like us, and probably passed it up because it appears to be a greatest hits compilation, just like we did! But it's actually Ramsey and his funky mid 70s trio with Morris Jennings and Cleveland Eaton revisiting some of his best loved material ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis —
Salongo ... LP Columbia, 1976. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a timing strip, promo stamp, light aging.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Sun Goddess ... LP Columbia, 1974. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Ramsey Lewis albums ever – and a perfect summation of the genius that was brewing on the Chicago scene in the late 60s and early 70s! The album has Ramsey working strongly with Earth Wind & Fire – no surprise, given his close ties to Maurice White, who was the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – KC 33194. Cover has light wear.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Tequila Mockingbird ... LP Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sweet electric Ramsey Lewis – an overlooked gem from the Columbia Records years, filled with loads of great grooves, and some pretty mighty keyboards! Part of the record has Ramsey working with Larry Dunn of Kalimba Productions – getting plenty of the Earth Wind & Fire groove that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Ramsey Lewis & Nancy Wilson —
Two Of Us ... LP Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ramsey Lewis and Nancy Wilson – two key soulful talents from the 60s, working together beautifully here in a mid 80s set! The album's almost more Randy's than it is Nancy's given that Lewis takes a few tunes instrumentally, working in a blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Lloyd —
Discovery! ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful bit of soul jazz – much less trippy than some of Charles Lloyd's later work, and handled with a soulful flair that's a mix of Coltrane spiritualism, with an even larger dose of the sort of post-Trane experiments in jazz that would crop up during the early 70s on smaller ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jimmie Lunceford —
Lunceford Special (10-inch) ... LP Columbia, Mid 30s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(50s mono black label pressing. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, and masking tape holding the seams.)
David Mack —
New Directions – Essays For Jazz Band By David Mack ... LP Columbia (UK), 1965. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Nicely complicated work from Scottish jazz composer David Mack and one of the original Lansdowne Series recordings – a set that almost has some of the same sharp changes and breakout solos of the best Mingus music from the time! The ensemble here is a British one – with some great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original UK pressing, in a flipback cover!)
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Between Nothingness & Eternity ... LP Columbia, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
There's a pretty big space between Nothingness & Eternity – but Mahavishnu Orchestra manage to fill most of it up with their hard-jamming approach! The style here is a bit different than the group's initial albums – as the record's a live one, and features some very long tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a bent corner, a tracklist sticker, and a price sticker remnant.)
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Birds Of Fire ... LP Columbia, 1972. Near Mint- ... $16.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK CBS pressing – 32280 – with orange fade labels. Cover is bent a bit at the spine and is bumped at the bottom left corner.)
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Inner Mounting Flame ... LP Columbia, 1971. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A massive set of fusion from Mahavishnu Orchestra – a group that features some incredible guitar work from John McLaughlin, who sounds even more focused and driven here than on his own records! As with Return To Forever or Weather Report, the combo's a supergroup of sorts – with Billy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Speakers Corner pressing. Includes the insert. Cover is lightly bent at the bottom seam.)
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Visions Of The Emerald Beyond ... LP Columbia, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Very spacey work from Mahavishnu Orchestra – a set that continues the change in sound explored by the second incarnation of the group – one that's much more spacious than the first! The group here is somewhat large, but often comes off with a good sense of leanness at times – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Players include Branford Marsalis 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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Features 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". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Majesty Of The Blues ... LP Columbia, 1989. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Majesty Of The Blues ... CD 1.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp and a tiny corner bump.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Standard Time Vol 1 ... LP Columbia, 1987. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Marcus Roberts on piano – and titles that include "Caravan", "A Foggy Day", "Cherokee", "April In Paris", "New Orleans", "Soon All Will Know", and "Autumn Leaves". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Wynton Marsalis —
Think Of One ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Wynton Marsalis' second date for Columbia Records, and an album that already has him stretching out from the first! Unlike before, when Wynton was given a few older players to help establish his sound, the group here is all Marsalis' own – with brother Branford on tenor and soprano sax, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wynton Marsalis —
Wynton Marsalis ... LP Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The classic debut of a young Wynton Marsalis – cut after a stretch when Wynton was working with Art Blakey, and had really sharpened his chops! The record's a wonderful return to straight jazz tradition for Columbia – but it also has some modern moments too – proof that the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1981. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Solo album by the Pink Floyd drummer, with a heavy roster of guest musicians that include Robert Wyatt, Chris Spedding, Carla Bley, Mike Mantler, and Howard Johnson. (Rock, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, small sticker spot, bent corners, and a sticker in back.)
Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A key change for John McLaughlin – post-Mahavishnu, post-Shakti, and very much the electric guitarist promised in the title! The album's one of McLaughlin's more professional fusion outings of the 70s, but still has some of the earthiness of his roots – and despite a rather large ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the top seam.)
John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola & Paco De Lucia —
Friday Night In San Francisco – Live ... LP Columbia, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A stunning live set from this trio of groundbreaking guitar players! LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
An all acoustic guitar trio – tracks include "Aspan", "Chiquito", "David", "Orient Blues Suite", and the title track "Passion, Grace & Fire". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
