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Art Farmer —
Homecoming ... LP 
Mainstream, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of Art Farmer's hippest albums of the 70s – thanks to some incredible work from the rhythm section! The tracks here are all quite skittish and grooving – not really funky, but flowing with a wonderful sort of energy – and bouncing along on the bottom with more drive than you ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream/Mobile Fidelity, Mid 60s. Used ... $19.99
Maynard Ferguson cut an undue number of excellent records in his early years – and this smoking set is definitely part of that group! At the time, Maynard was one of the few cats trying to find a way to move the larger band forward in jazz – finding ways to groove like Basie, but also ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Frank Foster —
Loud Minority ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the most amazing albums ever from Frank Foster – a totally righteous set that's light years ahead of his earlier work with the Basie Band! The format here is right up there with the best on Strata East at the time – a large-group session that's filled with some of the hippest ... read more CD
(Part of the Mainstream Records Master Collection!)
Frank Foster —
Loud Minority ... CD Mainstream/BGP (UK), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most amazing albums ever from Frank Foster – a totally righteous set that's light years ahead of his earlier work with the Basie Band! The format here is right up there with the best on Strata East at the time – a large-group session that's filled with some of the hippest ... read more CD
Frank Foster —
Loud Minority ... LP Mainstream, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the most amazing albums ever from Frank Foster – a totally righteous set that's light years ahead of his earlier work with the Basie Band! The format here is right up there with the best on Strata East at the time – a large-group session that's filled with some of the hippest ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ron Frangipane —
Rated X – For Excitement ... LP Mainstream, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Hal Galper —
Wild Bird ... LP Mainstream, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever recorded by pianist Hal Galper – and that's saying a lot, given his huge legacy of records! This set has Hal working in a strongly electric mode – using an electric piano with the same sort of spacious qualities he could bring to acoustic – never ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Coleman Hawkins —
Meditations ... LP Mainstream, Early 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A collection of recordings off of "Influence Of Five" and "Tenor Hierarchy" – with Roy Eldridge on trumpet, Benny Carter on alto, Bernard Addison on guitar, John Kirby on bass, and Sid Catlett on drums on one side; plus Cootie Williams on trumpet, Art Tatum on piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream/Boplicity (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Drummer Roy Haynes works here with an ensemble that's definitely as hip as the title promises – a really righteous group that makes the album one of Roy's most spiritual records ever! Haynes was always a drummer who was really a cut above, even back at the start – but here, he really ... read more CD
Roy Haynes —
Roy Haynes Hip Ensemble ... CD Mainstream/Boplicity (UK), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Drummer Roy Haynes works here with an ensemble that's definitely as hip as the title promises – a really righteous group that makes the album one of Roy's most spiritual records ever! Haynes was always a drummer who was really a cut above, even back at the start – but here, he really ... read more CD
Also available Roy Haynes Hip Ensemble ... CD 11.99
Roy Haynes —
Senyah ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A real standout in the career of drummer Roy Haynes – and a sweet set of spiritual jazz from the 70s, unlike most other albums that Haynes ever cut! The lineup here is totally great – with George Adams on tenor, Marvin Peterson on trumpet, and Roland Prince on guitar – and the ... read more CD
Mainstream, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear and aging in back.)
Commodore/Mainstream, 1945. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great document of an early all-star jazz concert – recorded at Town Hall by a young Bob Shad – who's clearly working here in the same live territory as producer Norman Granz! There's a great sense of variety going on here – and the record's maybe worth it alone for an excellent ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s mono pressing with deep groove.)
Charles Kynard —
Your Mama Don't Dance ... LP Mainstream, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Funky organ and plenty of vamping – a really tight little set from the mighty Charles Kynard – who's working here with a really wide-ranging command of the keyboard! As with some of the other Mainstream Records sessions of the time, the backings here are somewhat full – arranged ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harold Land —
Choma (Burn) ... CD Mainstream/Boplicity (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the hippest albums ever from the team of Harold Land and Bobby Hutcherson – and a set that's even more open than some of their other records on Blue Note or Chess! This set's a bit more electric than some of the other records from the pair – with these drawn-out Fender Rhodes ... read more CD
Mainstream/We Want Sounds (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99 About May 24, 2024
One of the hippest albums ever from the team of Harold Land and Bobby Hutcherson – and a set that's even more open than some of their other records on Blue Note or Chess! This set's a bit more electric than some of the other records from the pair – with these drawn-out Fender Rhodes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream/We Want Sounds (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold ... $31.99 36.99
Harold Land at his most spiritual – recording solo after a set of great albums with Bobby Hutcherson as a partner – but still very much in the same sort of unbridled energy! The tracks are soaring and open – and have Land's tenor really sounding nice and raw – amidst a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harold Land —
Damisi ... LP Mainstream, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Harold Land at his most spiritual – recording solo after a set of great albums with Bobby Hutcherson as a partner – but still very much in the same sort of unbridled energy! The tracks are soaring and open – and have Land's tenor really sounding nice and raw – amidst a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Damisi ... LP 31.99(White label stereo promo. NOTE – Cover is heavily stained and flaky at the top right, with a large corner cut and loose portions held down with clear tape, overall wear and aging, split bottom seam, and some additional stains.)
Harold Land, Bobby Hutcherson, & Others —
Jazz ... LP Mainstream, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little collection of hip 70s soul jazz tunes – recorded for the Mainstream level by a few different groups, but all united with a spirit of freedom and soulful exploration. Titles include "Dark Mood" by a group with Bobby Hutcherson, Harold Land, Mtume, and Buster Williams; ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, and a round sticker in back.)
Michael Longo —
Awakening/Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972/1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Three great 70s albums from keyboardist Mike Longo! First up is Awakening, killer electric piano work from the mighty Mike Longo – recorded at a time when he was definitely at the height of his powers! The album sports a rare Mainstream Records appearance from James Moody – who was a ... read more CD
Shelly Manne —
Mannekind ... LP Mainstream, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album – unlike anything else that Shelly Manne recorded! The record features Shelly getting all dope and mellow, sliding around on the kit in a kickback set of complex drum fills and percussion effects – with lots of unusual rhythms you never would have heard on his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has light aging on the opening edge, and a tiny bumped corner – but vinyl is great!)
Mainstream/Teichiku (Japan), 1972. Very Good ... $14.99
One of the most distinct early dates from reedman Charles McPherson – a unique "with strings" session recorded as a tribute to Billie Holiday – and with a style that shows off sides of McPherson's playing that wouldn't show up on other records for years to come! The album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Cover has some splitting on the spine.)
Carmen McRae —
Second To None/Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1964/1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Three great 60s albums from jazz singer Carmen McRae – all in a single set! Second To None is one of Carmen McRae's best records of the 60s – an album done with beautiful arrangements from Peter Matz, who's probably best known for his work with Barbara Streisand at the time – and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Carmen McRae —
Woman Talk – Live At The Village Gate ... LP Mainstream, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A rock-solid swinger from the great Carmen McRae – working here in a live setting with a very cool combo! The group's more than just a trio – although it is grounded by excellent piano work from Norman Simmons – and the record features nice use of flute from Ray Bernstein, guitar ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Helen Merrill —
Artistry Of Helen Merrill ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really fantastic album from singer Helen Merrill – and quite an obscure one as well! The set was recorded after Helen's initial burst to fame on the Mercury label in the 50s – and has her taking on a more laidback, more open-minded approach here in a very hip setting that includes a ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed 2017 Japanese pressing.)
Barry Miles —
Scatbird ... LP Mainstream, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Killer keyboards from the amazing Barry Miles – one of the lesser-known talents of the 70s jazz funk generation, but a heck of a great little player – especially on this album! The set has Barry playing both acoustic and electric keys – sometimes in a soaring, full-on mode that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Mitchell —
Blue Mitchell ... CD Mainstream/Boplicity (UK), Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A key 70s album from Blue Mitchell – and a set that's perfectly balanced between the lyricism of his mid 60s sides for Blue Note, and the electric funk of later years! The tracks are long, and have a really great vibe – plenty of room for Mitchell's sweet trumpet in the lead, with ... read more CD
(Out of print, cover of digipak case has some wear and is priced accordingly.)
Blue Mitchell —
Blue Mitchell ... LP Mainstream, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A key 70s album from Blue Mitchell – and a set that's perfectly balanced between the lyricism of his mid 60s sides for Blue Note, and the electric funk of later years! The tracks are long, and have a really great vibe – plenty of room for Mitchell's sweet trumpet in the lead, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Mitchell —
Vital Blue ... LP Mainstream, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure Blue Mitchell albums of the 70s – and one of the most far-reaching too! The set's still got an electric current, like his other work on the Mainstream label at the time – but there's also less funk at the core, and more of a spiritual jazz vibe – a quality ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear and some edge wear.)
Bud Powell —
Ups & Downs ... CD Mainstream/Jazz Heritage, Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Some of the last recordings we've ever seen from bop legend Bud Powell – a mix of solo and trio material that still shows the pianist bursting with imagination! The origin of the tracks is a bit obscure – they're listed on the original album as "compiled by Experience Group ... read more CD
Max Roach & Clifford Brown —
Daahoud ... LP Mainstream, 1956. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Previously unreleased work from the legendary group of Clifford Brown and Max Roach – recorded back in the 50s, when Mainstream producer Bob Shad was working on the Brown/Roach dates for Mercury – but not issued until this set in the 70s, when Shad had his own label! The music here is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 70s mono issue. Cover has discoloration from age and some wear.)
Max Roach & Clifford Brown —
Daahoud (Original Master Recording) ... CD Mainstream/Mobile Fidelity, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Previously unreleased work from the legendary group of Clifford Brown and Max Roach – recorded back in the 50s, when Mainstream producer Bob Shad was working on the Brown/Roach dates for Mercury – but not issued until this set in the 70s, when Shad had his own label! The music here is ... read more CD
(Out of print, please note that the booklet has ages spots and is priced accordingly.)
Mainstream, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
Nice mid 60's session that stands as one of Raney's strongest from the decade, and a tight quintet performance by a group that includes Jim Hall on second guitar, Zoot Sims on tenor, Steve Swallow on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. The tracks are fairly standard, but there's a lot of nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tri-color stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Clark Terry —
Angyumaluma Bongliddleany Nannyany Awhan Yi! ... LP Mainstream, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Forget any biases you might have against Clark Terry – this album is a super-hip killer! The arrangements were handled by Joe Cain, a mad mad mad Latin arranger who brings a strange sense of rhythm to the session, and a unique way of inserting instrumental flourishes. There's some nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A surprisingly great little record from Clark Terry – filled with warmth, humor, and some really great grooves! The core of the album is the track "Mumbles", one that's based around Terry kind of slurring a scat vocal to a jazzy 60s groove. The track was a minor hit at the time, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Back cover has light aging.)
Clark Terry —
What'd He Say ... LP Mainstream, 1974. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A nice fifteen track double LP set that has flugelhorn and trumpet player Clark Terry and his quintet – co-lead by trombonist Bobby Brookmeyer tackling pieces by Herbie Hancock, Thelonius Monk, Count Basie and others, as well as several originals. Bill Crow, Dave Bailey, and Roger Kellaway ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clark Terry & Bob Brookmeyer —
Gingerbread (aka Gingerbread Men) ... CD Mainstream, Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The team of Clark Terry & Bob Brookmeyer shouldn't work so well together – but on 60s classics like this they really gel together nicely – and although Terry's always been an optimist, and Brookmeyer's had a history as a modernist, the pair cut some great records together! This set' ... read more CD
Clark Terry & Bob Brookmeyer Quintet —
Clark Terry - Bobby Brookmeyer Quintet ... LP Mainstream, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Genius work from one of the most solid groups in 60s jazz – the quintet co-led by trumpeter Clark Terry and trombonist Bob Brookmeyer – a legendary ensemble that drew on the best talents of both players, but grew into something greater! Brookmeyer's playing valve trombone throughout on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, bumped corners, and a promo sticker in back.)
Clark Terry/Mainstream, Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from one of Clark Terry's best periods – and the kind of stripped-down swinging 60s set that really lets him show his most soulful side! The group features Terry on both trumpet and flugelhorn – working in co-leadership with Bob Brookmeyer on trombone – supported ... read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan & The Jimmy Rowles Quintet ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic 70s album from the great Sarah Vaughan – maybe one of her best small combo sessions of the decade – and a set that also makes room for some great instrumental contributions too! As you'd guess from the title, the group features the great Jimmy Rowles on piano – having ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2017 Japanese pressing, with obi.)
Frank Wess —
Award Winner ... LP Mainstream, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
One of the best entries in the Commodore Series on Mainstream – a collection of obscure mid 50s recordings by flute and tenor player Frank Wess, done in small group settings with a variety of players that include some of his bandmates in the Basie group! There's a more tightly arranged feel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s mono pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, with light stains and initials in pen in back.)
Charles Williams —
Charles Williams ... LP Mainstream, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Soulful alto work from Charles Williams – a player who sounds a bit like Hank Crawford here, but a fair bit funkier! The format is loose and open, very much in the best soul jazz style used by the Mainstream label at the time – and Williams alto is set up alongside tenor from David ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pete Yellin —
It's The Right Thing ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sweet 70s work from saxophonist Pete Yellin – a set that's almost as noteworthy for its electric piano lines by Hal Galper as it is for Yellin's solos on alto and flute! Galper's warm keys really help add a lot to the session – bringing in a slightly righteous tone, even when tunes are ... read more CD
Various —
Commodore Jazz Classics – 52nd Street ... LP Mainstream, 1940s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Features Billie Holiday, Lee Wiley, Chu Berry, Coleman Hawkins, Sidney Bechet, Eddie Heywood, and more! LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream, 1940s. Near Mint- ... $4.99 6.99
With Muggsy Spanier, Max Kaminsky, Joe Bushkin, Pee Wee Russell, Eddie Condon, Bob Haggart, and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing.)
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