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Imperial, 1961. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam held by old tape, and some surface wear.)
Imperial, 1961. Very Good+ ... $19.99 29.99
A great collection of early material from Dave Bartholomew – a key figure in the early days of New Orleans soul! Dave blows trumpet, arrangements are by Wardell Quezerque, and the group features Bobby James on organ and Smokey Johnson on drums! (Soul, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing – nice and clean! Cover has light wear near the top, but this is a very nice copy overall.)
Imperial/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $16.99 About April 24, 2024 (delayed)
Great early work from one of the hippest bassists of his generation! Paul Chambers cut this obscure little album in LA, featuring a "jazz delegation from the east" that included Philly Joe Jones on drums and John Coltrane on tenor – plus pianist Kenny Drew, who had already been ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Imperial/Blue Note, 1956. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
Fantastic work from one of the most overlooked alto talents of all-time! This beautiful CD features tracks from Sonny's 3 rare albums on Imperial – Jazz USA, Go Man, and Plays Cole Porter. The records were all recorded in 1956 – and they feature some of the strongest bop playing to ... read more CD
(2000 Connoisseur edition.)
Sonny Criss —
Go Man! ... LP Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little album that's as hip as its cover image – one of 3 seminal mid 50s recordings for Imperial by LA altoist Sonny Criss! At this point in his career, Criss had a sharp-edged sound that could easily rival the best work by Sonny Stitt or Charlie Parker on the alto sax – but he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – K18P 9254. Obi has a rip on the back, held with tape – but this is a great copy!)
Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... $58.99
One of Sonny Criss' classic albums for Imperial – a brilliant batch of LA bop from the 50s, with an impeccable sound throughout! Criss had a tone like nobody else on the alto – and here, he's at the height of his early powers – neither blowing too hard, nor going for boppish ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – TOJJ 5801.)
Sonny Criss —
Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter ... LP Imperial, 1956. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sonny Criss plays Cole Porter – and the results are way greater than the sum of the parts – even though those parts are already pretty darn great! Criss' alto sax has a superb tone at this time – razor-sharp, and nicely crisp – yet still filled with warmth that sets it ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – K18P 9255 – a great copy!)
Harold Land —
Jazz Impressions Of Folk Music ... LP Imperial, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great record – and one of tenorist Harold Land's most obscure sessions – part of a short-lived early 60s attempt to make jazz cash in on the folk boom – yet one that also often gave for some really cool results! Despite what might seem like a cheap gimmick, the set actually ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wingy Manone —
On The Jazzband Bus ... LP Imperial, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial, 1959. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Charlie Ventura —
Charlie Ventura & His Sextette (10 inch LP) ... LP Imperial, Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A rare one from Charlie Ventura – recorded for Imperial, with a bit more grit in the grooves than usual! LP, Vinyl record album
Ben Webster —
For The Guv'nor Vol 1 (Affinity) ... LP Imperial/Affinity (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great late date from Ben Webster – one that has the tenorist working with a Dutch rhythm section that features Cees Slinger on piano, Jacques Schols on bass, and John Engels on drums – stretching out nicely on long tracks that include "Prelude To A Kiss", "Drop Me Off ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Imperial/Affinity (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great late date from Ben Webster – one that has the tenorist working with a Dutch rhythm section that features Cees Slinger on piano, Jacques Schols on bass, and John Engels on drums – stretching out nicely on long tracks that include "Work Song", "The Preacher", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Portuguese pressing on Yes To Jazz. Cover has light wear.)
Aladdin/Imperial, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $5.99 7.99
Great early work from Lester Young – an Imperial Records collection of early material from the 78rpm days of Aladdin Records! The work is a great bridge between swing and pop – and Lester Young's tone is superb throughout – on titles that include "One O'Clock Jump", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s mono pressing in the textured cover, with light wear, some aging, and a small index label in back.)
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