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Muhal Richard Abrams —
Levels & Degrees Of Light (Japanese pressing) ... CD 
Delmark/P-Vine (Japan), 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Although recorded early in the career of Muhal Richard Abrams, this brilliant LP shows the pianist/composer turning away from the stock jazz and studio work of earlier years – to develop into one of the richest talents to rise from the Chicago avant underground of the 60s! At the time of the ... read more CD
(1995 P-Vine pressing – includes obi!)
Delmark, 1972. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
A tremendous step forward for the young Muhal Richard Abrams – a set that still shows his early roots in the AACM, but which also blossoms with some of his more serious compositional efforts to come! There's a sensitivity here that really stands out – even among Abrams' contemporaries ... read more CD
Muhal Richard Abrams —
Young At Heart/Delmark, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic early stuff from Muhal – and one of his most beautiful albums! Side one of the LP, and first up on the CD is an extended performance of Sinatra's big hit "Young At Heart" – but the track's played solo by Abrams, and it's completely transformed into a long ... read more CD
Active Ingredients —
Titration ... CD Delmark, 2002. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features key ingredients from the Chicago scene including Chad Taylor, Jemeel Moondoc, Tom Abbs, Steve Swell, David Boykin, Rob Mazurek, and Avreeayl Ra. CD
Jason Adasiewicz —
Sunrooms ... CD Delmark, 2010. Used ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the freshest vibist we've heard in years – a player whose records are always exploding with amazing sounds on his instrument – and the kind of intensity we'd reserve for a rare few on the vibes – maybe Bobby Hutcherson, Walt Dickerson, or Steve Nelson! Jason ... read more CD
Eric Alexander —
Mode For Mabes ... CD Delmark, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
A dynamic sextet outing from tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander – easily one of the best straight jazz albums recorded by the Delmark label in the 90s, put together with a rock-solid sound all the way through! Alexander's tenor would be enough to make the record great, but the album also ... read more CD
Eric Alexander —
Straight Up ... CD Delmark, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
The recording debut of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander – done at a time when he'd just finished some key woodshedding years on the south side of Chicago, and was poised to become one of the most important jazz voices of his generation! Even at this early point, Alexander's clearly one of ... read more CD
(Markings on case back.)
Delmark, 1993. Used ... $8.99
Clear, clean, and tremendous tenor work from a young Eric Alexander – working here in one of his early partnerships with pianist Harold Mabern – in a way that really helps to re-direct Mabern's energy, and take him back to the glory days of his recordings in the 60s! Alexander's tenor ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Live 1972 (aka Live At Mandel Hall) ... CD Delmark, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best post-Paris live dates by the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – recorded right on their southside home turf in Chicago, as something of a homecoming after their years abroad! The performance is really one continuous piece, divided up into chapters – and it starts off with an ... read more CD
Delmark, Early 50s. Sealed ... $9.99
A tremendous tribute to the tenor talents of Paul Bascomb – pulled together here from rare 78rpm sides for United Records – including more than a few that were never issued at the time! Bascomb's got a rich and soulful tone – easily one of the best of the postwar generation, even ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue, still sealed, with minor price sticker remnants.)
Delmark, 1968. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(7 West Grand pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Anthony Braxton —
3 Compositions Of New Jazz ... CD Delmark, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Even at an early age, Anthony Braxton was already experimenting with new forms of jazz composition – and this 1968 debut as a leader is filled with the imaginative approaches to music that would make him a key shaper of jazz in the next decade! The tracks here are all quite long, and ... read more CD
Anthony Braxton —
3 Compositions Of New Jazz ... CD Delmark, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Even at an early age, Anthony Braxton was already experimenting with new forms of jazz composition – and this 1968 debut as a leader is filled with the imaginative approaches to music that would make him a key shaper of jazz in the next decade! The tracks here are all quite long, and ... read more CD
Anthony Braxton —
Four Compositions (GTM) 2000 ... CD Delmark, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Kevin Uehlinger on piano and melodica, Keith Witty on bass, and Noam Schatz on percussion. CD
Bobby Broom —
Modern Man ... CD Delmark, 2001. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice one from one of Chicago's most underrated jazz men! Bobby Broom's been plying his trade here in the Windy City on guitar in small group combos for years, playing some of the finest post bop modern jazz we've heard, but he's made few recordings. This great disc captures him alongside Lonnie ... read more CD
Ari Brown —
Ultimate Frontier ... CD Delmark, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Ari Brown on teno, alto, soprano sax, flute, and piano – with Kirk Brown on piano, Yosef Ben Israel on bass, and Avreeal Ra on drums! CD
Delmark, 1998. Used ... $9.99
A quartet date with Ari Brown on tenor, alto, and soprano sax, Kirk Brown on piano, Josef Ben Israel on bass, and Avreeayl Ra on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Transition/Delmark, Mid 50s. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
A really early nugget from the Detroit jazz scene of the 50s – and a record that marks a key moment for players who would soon become huge on a variety of different labels! The group here features a very young Donald Byrd on trumpet, with Yusef Lateef on tenor, Barry Harris on piano, Alvin ... read more CD
Donald Byrd —
First Flight ... CD Delmark, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really early nugget from the Detroit jazz scene of the 50s – and a record that marks a key moment for players who would soon become huge on a variety of different labels! The group here features a very young Donald Byrd on trumpet, with Yusef Lateef on tenor, Barry Harris on piano, Alvin ... read more CD
Also available First Flight ... CD 6.99
Roy Campbell —
Ethnic Stew & Brew ... CD Delmark, 2000. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great album from trumpeter Roy Campbell and his Pyramid Trio – aka William Parker and Hamid Drake! Tracks include "Tazz's Dilema", "Malcolm, Martin And Mandela", "Imhotep", 'Impressions Of Yokahama", "Ethnic Stew And Brew", "Heavenly ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Frank Catalano —
Live At The Green Mill – With Randy Brecker ... CD Delmark, 2001. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features the tenor of Frank Catalano in a quintet with Randy Brecker on trumpet, Larry Novak on piano, Erich Hochberg on bass, and Paul Wertico on drums! CD
Chicago Underground Trio —
Chronicle ... CD Delmark, 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first-ever live performance from the Chicago Underground team of Rob Mazurek and Chad Taylor – working here as a trio, with bassist Jason Ajemian as a wonderful addition to the group! Ajemian's basslines really dominate the initial part of the set – creating a pulse that draws in ... read more CD
Delmark, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Jodie Christian on piano – performing solo and in a trio format with Larry Gray on bass, and Vincent Davis on drums. CD
(Booklet has some wear and a punch through the barcode.)
Jodie Christian —
Rain Or Shine ... CD Delmark, 1994. Used ... $6.99
With Roscoe Mitchell on reeds, Art Porter on alto, and Paul McKee on trombone. CD
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Jodie Christian —
Soul Fountain ... CD Delmark, 1997. Used ... $9.99
With Art Porter on alto sax, Roscoe Mitchell on flute, Soprano and alto sax, Odies Williams on bass, and Ernie Adams on drums. CD
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Delmark, 1947. Used ... $6.99
Arnett Cobb on tenor sax, David Page on trumpet, Michael Wood on trombone, George Rhodes on piano, Walter Buchanan on bass & George Jones on drums. CD
(Cover has a peeled spot from an old sticker.)
Jimmy Coe —
After Hours Joint ... LP Delmark, 1953. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
With James Palmer on piano/organ, John Wittcliff on bass, Earl Walker on drums, and Remo Biondi on violin & guitar. LP, Vinyl record album
Delmark, 1991. Used ... $5.99
Jim Cooper on vibraphone, Ira Sullivan on trumpet and saxophones, Bob Dogan on piano, Dan DeLorenzo on bass, Charlie Braugham on drums, and Alejo Povenda on percussion. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Rich Corpolongo Quartet —
Smiles ... CD Delmark, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Rich Corpolongo on alto & soprano saxes, clarinet & piccolo, Eric Hochberg on bass, Mike Raynor on drums & percussion & Larry Luchowski on piano. CD
Ernest Dawkins —
Jo Burg Bump ... CD Delmark, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ernest Dawkins' New Horizons Ensemble – with Ameen Muhammad on trumpet and conch shell, Steve Berry on trombone, Jeff Parker on guitar, Yosef Ben Israel on bass, Avreeayl Ra on drums, and just about everyone on percussion. CD
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Ernest Dawkins New Directions Ensemble —
Mean Ameen ... CD Delmark, 2004. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Maurice Brown on trumpet, Steve Berry on trombone, Darius Savage on bass, and Isaiah Spencer on drums. CD
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Deep Blue Organ Trio —
Goin' To Town ... CD Delmark, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chris Foreman on Hammond B3 organ, Bobby Broom on guitar, and Greg Rockingham on drums. CD
Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio —
Big M – A Tribute To Malachi Favors ... CD Delmark, 2004. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kahil El'Zabar on drums, kalimba, flute and vocals, Yosef Ben Israel on bass, Ari Brown on tenor saxophone and piano, and Billy Bang on violin. CD
Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio —
Live At The River East Art Center ... CD Delmark, 2004. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kahil El'Zabar on drums, percussion, and kalimba, Ari Brown on tenor saxophone, Billy Bang on electric violin, and Yosef Ben Israel on bass. CD
Kahil El'Zabar's Infinity Orchestra —
Transmigration ... CD Delmark, 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kahil El'Zabar's working here with the Infinity Orchestra – a very large ensemble of musicians from the south of France – pulled together by Kahil for this special performance! A core trio of Americans is at the lead – El'Zabar on percussion, Ernest Dawkins on alto, and Joseph ... read more CD
Fat Babies —
18th & Racine ... CD Delmark, 2013. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest combos working in Chicago these days – a trad jazz group with a really wonderful sound – one of the few modern groups who can really illustrate the improvisational excitement of jazz back in the Windy City scene of the 20s and 30s! These guys have a freshness that ... read more CD
Fat Babies —
Chicago Hot ... CD Delmark, 2012. Used ... Out Of Stock
The contemporary Chicago jazz scene gets more and more interesting – as this host of younger players take on the sound of the city from the 1920s – but with a fresh sort of edge! Trad jazz has been a stated influence on some of the contemporary Chicago avant players – but here, ... read more CD
Jimmy Forrest —
All The Gin Is Gone (with bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1959. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Seminal material from the St Louis scene at the end of the 50s – and a record that's every bit as noteworthy for the tenor work of leader Jimmy Forrest as it is for an early appearance of the great Grant Green on guitar! Green was still working in the area at the time – a few years ... read more CD
Jimmy Forrest —
Black Forrest – Previously Unissued Recordings With Grant Green & Elvin Jones ... CD Delmark, Early 60s/1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Great material from the sessions for Jimmy Forrest's album All The Gin Is Gone – recorded by Delmark back in their early days, and done with an underground groove that Jimmy didn't always get on record! The core group on the album features players Jimmy was working with under the leadership ... read more CD
Jimmy Forrest —
Night Train ... CD Delmark, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent work from this hard-blowing St Louis tenorist – a figure who started in more R&B-styled material, but also helped open the door for soul jazz modes in the 60s! The work here predates Jimmy's well-remembered records for Prestige – as the package features early material cut ... read more CD
Also available Night Train (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Delmark, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Excellent work from this hard-blowing St Louis tenorist – a figure who started in more R&B-styled material, but also helped open the door for soul jazz modes in the 60s! The work here predates Jimmy's well-remembered records for Prestige – as the package features early material cut ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s Lincoln Ave pressing.)
United/Delmark, Early 50s. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Excellent work from this hard-blowing St Louis tenorist – a figure who started in more R&B-styled material, but also helped open the door for soul jazz modes in the 60s! The work here predates Jimmy's well-remembered records for Prestige – as the package features early material cut ... read more CD
Delmark, 1999. Used ... $5.99
Features these two great Chicago tenorists – with Willie Pickens on piano too! CD
Paul Giallorenzo —
Flow ... CD Delmark, 2017. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pianist Paul Giallorenzo has a fantastic flow here – a deeply personal sound that certainly warrants the title – and which is set up beautifully in a trio with Josh Abrams on bass and Mikel Patrick Avery on drums! It's great to hear Abrams working as a sideman in a setting that's a bit ... read more CD
Brad Goode —
Hypnotic Suggestion ... CD Delmark, 2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
Brad Goode blues trumpet – with Adrean Farrugia on piano, Kelly Sill on bass, and Dana Hall on drums! CD
Al Green/Delmark, 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great one from Delmark – a set that features work from these two obscure Chicago small combo players – Othello Anderson on alto and Al Green on drums – with Odies Williams III on trumpet, and Leandro Lopez Varady on piano! CD
Delmark, 1993. Used ... $5.99 7.99
A quintet session featuring Lin Halliday on tenor and Ira Sullivan on trumpet, flugelhorn, and tenor sax. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Earl Hines —
Earl Hines & The Duke's Men ... CD Delmark, 1944/1947. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Sonny Greer, Cat Anderson and Johnny Hodges. CD
(Out of print.)
Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens —
Ready Everyday ... CD Delmark, 2005/2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
Keefe Jackson on tenor sax, Josh Berman on cornet, Aram Shelton on alto sax, Fred Lonberg-Holm on cello, Anton Hatwich on bass, and Frank Rosaly on drums. CD
Willis Jackson —
Call Of The Gators ... CD Apollo/Delmark, 1949/1950. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Some of the earliest work as a leader from the great Willis Jackson – a tenorist known to most for his work on Prestige Records in the 60s, but who first began as a key crossover figure between postwar jazz and R&B! The music here definitely captures Jackson in that mode – great ... read more CD
Delmark, Mid 40s. Used ... $4.99
Illinois Jacquet on tenor saxophone, John Brown and Ray Perry on alto saxophone, Arthur Dennis and Leo Parker on baritone saxophone, Trummy Young on trombone, Joe Newman on trumpet, Russell Jacquet on trumpet and vocals, Wynonie Harris on vocals, Freddie Green and Ulysses Livingston on guitar, Bill ... read more CD
(Cutout through barcode.)
Joseph Jarman —
Song For ... CD Delmark/P-Vine (Japan), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first-ever recordings of the Chicago AACM scene – and an early set that has Joseph Jarman recording as a leader before founding the groundbreaking Art Ensemble Of Chicago. The group features some seminal Chicago players who are only now getting the credit they deserve in the ... read more CD
Wynton Kelly —
Last Trio Session ... CD Delmark, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Pianist Wynton Kelly recorded for some of the key labels in jazz during his too-short life – a list that includes both Blue Note and Verve, as well as the smaller Vee Jay imprint – yet this session, which was his final, came out after his early passing on Chicago's Delmark label – ... read more CD
Wynton Kelly —
Last Trio Session ... CD Delmark, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pianist Wynton Kelly recorded for some of the key labels in jazz during his too-short life – a list that includes both Blue Note and Verve, as well as the smaller Vee Jay imprint – yet this session, which was his final, came out after his early passing on Chicago's Delmark label – ... read more CD
Delmark, 1966. Sealed ... $4.99 9.99
With Lewis on clarinet, Ewell on piano, Jim Robinson on trombone, and Cie Frazier on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue in a barcode cover, still sealed in clean shrink.)
Zane Massey —
Brass Knuckles ... CD Delmark, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked soul jazz treasure from the early 90s – the debut as a leader by saxophonist Zane Massey, and still possibly his greatest record to date! Massey's the son of jazz composer/trumpeter Cal Massey – and the vibe here is similar to that of his father's best music – ... read more CD
Zane Massey —
Brass Knuckles ... CD Delmark, 1992. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked soul jazz treasure from the early 90s – the debut as a leader by saxophonist Zane Massey, and still possibly his greatest record to date! Massey's the son of jazz composer/trumpeter Cal Massey – and the vibe here is similar to that of his father's best music – ... read more CD
Delmark/P-Vine (Japan), 1996. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Zane Massey on tenor saxophone, Hideiji Taninaka on bass, Sadiq M Abdu Shahid on drums, and Denton Darien on piano. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Rob Mazurek —
Silver Spines ... CD Delmark, 2009. Used ... $4.99
Rob Mazurek on cornet, moog, laptop, found sound, and tubular sound. CD
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Rob Mazurek —
Sound Is ... CD Delmark, 2009. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful work from Rob Mazurek – a player we respect more and more with each new release! The title here is especially well chosen – as "Sound Is" definitely what the record is about – a set that follows in the same legacy of sonic exploration first begun on seminal ... read more CD
(Mark though barcode.)
Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre —
Humility In The Light Of Creator (plus bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the most spiritual albums to come from the young AACM movement in Chicago – a session that's somewhat equal in expression to some of the best post-Coltrane work on Impulse Records! Maurice McIntyre plays here with a sound that's already fully formed – an approach to the tenor ... read more CD
Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre —
Humility In The Light Of Creator (plus bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most spiritual albums to come from the young AACM movement in Chicago – a session that's somewhat equal in expression to some of the best post-Coltrane work on Impulse Records! Maurice McIntyre plays here with a sound that's already fully formed – an approach to the tenor ... read more CD
Nicole Mitchell —
Awakening ... CD Delmark, 2011. Used ... $9.99
Damn great work from Chicago flautist Nicole Mitchell – and another new chapter of her mighty talents! The album's a quartet session that beautifully swings between straight jazz modes and some more creative sounds – never as far out as some of Mitchell's more avant work, but always ... read more CD
(Disc has a promo stamp, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Delmark, 2009. Used ... $9.99
A stunner from Nicole Mitchell – a flautist who's been pretty much redefining the jazz flute throughout her early career – here delivering a genre-defiant masterwork with her Black Earth Strings group! The String includes Chicago Sinfonetta Chamber Orchestra vet Renee Baker on violin ... read more CD
Roscoe Mitchell —
In Walked Buckner ... CD Delmark, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Roscoe Mitchell on saxophone, Reggie Workman on bass, Albert "Tootie" Heath on drums, and Jodie Christian on piano. CD
Roscoe Mitchell Sextet —
Sound ... LP Delmark, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the first bold statements to come from Chicago's AACM underground of the 60s – a tremendous debut effort from the young Roscoe Mitchell! The album's got a "sense of the new" feel that's as gripping as anything recorded by ESP or Impulse around the same time – a rule-bre ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2010 reissue with North Rockwell address and SAE Mastering stamp.)
Roscoe Mitchell Sextet —
Sound (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Delmark, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first bold statements to come from Chicago's AACM underground of the 60s – a tremendous debut effort from the young Roscoe Mitchell! The album's got a "sense of the new" feel that's as gripping as anything recorded by ESP or Impulse around the same time – a rule-bre ... read more CD
Jeff Parker —
Bright Light In Winter ... CD Delmark, 2012. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the nicest records we've heard from Jeff Parker in years – a trio date with some wonderfully rich sounds, and a great showcase for some of the more lyrical sides of his music! Parker plays in these great chromatic modes throughout – using some slight effects with his hollow-body ... read more CD
Jeff Parker —
Like-Coping ... CD Delmark, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty wonderful set of tracks led by guitarist Jeff Parker, one of the most enormously talented, and one of the busiest guys in Chicago! Jeff spends time working with a number of avant garde jazz and rock combos like the Chicago Underground Quartet, Aesop Quartet, New Horizons Ensemble and ... read more CD
Cecil Payne —
Chic Boom – Live At The Jazz Showcase ... CD Delmark, 2001. Used ... Out Of Stock
A smoker of a set – with Cecil on baritone and flute – alongside Eric Alexander on tenor, Jim Rotondi on trumpert, and Harold Mabern on piano! CD
Sun Ra —
Sound of Joy (with bonus tracks) ... CD Transition/Delmark, 1957. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Something of a "lost" album from Sun Ra – material initially intended as his second album for Transition records in the 50s, but not issued until a decade later when Delmark Records was first putting the Chicago underground on the map! The sound here steps out nicely from the first ... read more CD
Sun Ra —
Sun Song (aka Jazz By Sun Ra) ... LP Transition/Delmark, 1956. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sun Ra's first album as a leader – originally issued on the Transition label, but presented here in its better-known incarnation by Delmark Records! Even at this early point, Ra had a sound unlike any of his contemporaries – large group and modern, but not in a way that showed any ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 7 West Grand label pressing in a West Grand cover, with light surface wear.)
Sun Ra —
Sun Song (aka Jazz By Sun Ra) (with bonus track) ... CD Transition/Delmark, 1956. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sun Ra's first album as a leader – originally issued on the Transition label, but presented here in its better-known incarnation by Delmark Records! Even at this early point, Ra had a sound unlike any of his contemporaries – large group and modern, but not in a way that showed any ... read more CD
Jim Robinson —
Economy Hall Breakdown ... LP Pearl/Delmark, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Johnny Wiggs on trumpet, Raymond Burke on clarinet, Bob Greene on piano, Allan Jaffe on tuba, and Yoichi Kimura on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Delmark, 1994. Used ... $8.99
A solo piano album – tracks include "Ragtime Pauper", "Lake St.", "The Champs Rag", "Swampy Lee", "Jack Johnson Rag", "Sedidus Walk", and the "Charles L. Johnson Medley". CD
(Out of print. Cutout through barcode.)
Frank Rosaly —
Cicada Music ... CD Delmark, 2013. Used ... Out Of Stock
The Delmark debut as a leader from drummer Frank Rosaly – and a very unique little record! Rosaly's a player we've really dug on other folks' records, and his vision here at the helm is pretty darn great – a real change from some of the modes used by his avant Chicago contemporaries ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Delmark, 2007. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Cameron Pfiffner and Pat Millinger on saxophones and flutes, Pete Benson on Hammond B3, and Ted Sirota on drums. Tracks include "Mary Anne", "Odd Couple", "China Cat Sunflower", the originals "Dr. Midnight" and "Tetemetearri". CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Archie Shepp & The New York Contemporary 5 —
Archie Shepp In Europe ... LP Delmark, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Incredible work from one of the greatest groups of the New York avant scene of the 60s! This French set (probably from the late 60s or early 70s) brings live tracks recorded in Copenhagen in 1963 – and which rarely every show up in any form, even on reissue. The group features Shepp, Don ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mike Smith —
On A Cool Night ... CD Delmark, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mike Smith on alto sax, Ron Friedman on trumpet and flugelhorn, Jimy Ryanh on piano, John Whitfield on bass, and Bob Rummage on drums. CD
Mike Smith —
Sinatra Songbook ... CD Delmark, 1995. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Tracks include "In The Wee Small Hours", "Angel Eyes", "I Get A Kick Out Of You", and "September In The Rain". CD
(Out of print.)
Mike Smith —
Traveler ... CD Delmark, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mike Smith on soprano and alto saxophone, Ron Friedman on flugelhorn, Jim Ryan on piano, and Bob Rummage on drums and percussion. CD
Tab Smith —
Ace High ... CD Delmark, 1952/1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Killer tenor tracks from this Chicago legend – a host of singles that were originally issued by the United Records label in the 50s! CD
Delmark, 1951/1952. Used ... $1.99
Tab Smith on alto and tenor saxophone, Sonny Cohn on trumpet, Leon Washington on tenor saxophone, Lavern Dilon and Teddy Brannon on piano, Wilfred Middlebrooks on bass, Walter Johnson on drums, and Louis Blackwell on vocals. CD
Dave Specter —
Blues From The Inside Out ... CD Delmark, 2019. Used ... Out Of Stock
Featuring Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot tuna, plus vocals from Brother John Kattke. CD
Dave Specter —
Left Turn On Blue ... CD Delmark, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Rob Mazurek on tenor saxophone. CD
Starlicker —
Double Demon ... CD Delmark, 2011. Used ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant set from the Chicago scene – a trio that features cornet from Rob Mazurek, drums from John Herndon, and some mighty vibes from Jason Adasiewicz – easily one of the most important players on his instrument in the past decade! There's a mixture of freeness and togetherness ... read more CD
(Mark through barcode, disc has a promo label.)
Jason Stein —
Story This Time ... CD Delmark, 2011. Used ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant work from Jason Stein – a Chicago player who's been making some mighty waves on the avant scene of late, and who really comes into his own with this album! Stein's part of the new generation of avant Chicagoans – players who have a strong knowledge of free jazz, but also opt ... read more CD
Sonny Stitt —
It's Magic ... CD Delmark, 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A set that's definitely magic, and which offers up a late 60s pairing of the saxophone of Sonny Stitt and the Hammond organ of the great Don Patterson! The format here is a lot like some of Patterson's classics for Prestige Records – in that the group's a trio, with Billy Pierce on drums ... read more CD
Sonny Stitt —
Made For Each Other (with bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1972. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album recorded for the Delmark label, but one that follows strongly from the style of Prestige Records in the 60s – particularly those great sessions that featured saxophonist Sonny Stitt blowing next to a Hammond! In this case, the Hammond is handled by the great Don Patterson, who ... read more CD
Sonny Stitt —
Made For Each Other (with bonus track) ... CD Delmark, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album recorded for the Delmark label, but one that follows strongly from the style of Prestige Records in the 60s – particularly those great sessions that featured saxophonist Sonny Stitt blowing next to a Hammond! In this case, the Hammond is handled by the great Don Patterson, who ... read more CD
Ira Sullivan —
Nicky's Tune ... CD Delmark, 1958. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great little record – not only for the early trumpet work of Ira Sullivan, but also for the presence of tenorist Nicky Hill – an under-recorded legend from the Chicago scene of the 50s! The set features Sullivan in extremely tight bop formation – working on longer tracks that ... read more CD
Delmark, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... read more CD
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Malachi Thompson —
Jaz Life ... CD Delmark, 1991. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... read more CD
Also available Jaz Life ... CD 2.99
Delmark, 1990. New Copy ... $6.99 12.99
Overlooked spiritual jazz genius from Chicago trumpeter Malachi Thompson – a player who was making 70s-styled sessions when most folks had given up on the music! The vibe here is right between Strata East and some of the more righteous 70s sessions on Muse – and the group features ... read more CD
Malachi Thompson —
Talking Horns ... CD Delmark, 2001. Used ... $8.99
Features work by Oliver Lake on alto and Hamiet Bluiette on baritone and bass clarinet! CD
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Malachi Thompson & African Brass —
Blue Jazz ... CD Delmark, 2001/2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features great work from Gary Bartz and Billy Harper! CD
Delmark, 2001. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Sir Charles Thompson on piano – with Eric Schneider on saxophone and clarinet, Ed de Haas on bass, and Charles Braugham on drums. CD
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Delmark, 1945/1947. Used ... $4.99
Features Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, and Leo Parker. CD
Dinah Washington —
Mellow Mama ... CD Apollo/Delmark, 1945. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A very early chapter in the career of the great Dinah Washington – a series of sessions she cut for Apollo Records in the mid 50s, right before she would soon rise to fame on Mercury – and material that's every bit as interesting for the players involved as it is for Dinah's vocals ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Chris Woods —
Modus Operandi ... LP Delmark, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few American albums cut by saxophonist Chris Woods – a wonderfully talented player who cut some of his best work in Paris during the early 70s! The album captures some of the charm of Woods' best European records – with a lightly dancing groove on the best tracks, one that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
