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James Moody —
Never Again! ... LP 
Muse, 1972. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Nice tight back-to-basics session by Moody that has him playing with an organ combo. Mickey Tucker's on the keys, Roland Wilson plays bass, and Eddie Gladden handles the drum chores. Moody's on tenor all the way, with no flute at all, and the tracks include "Freedom Jazz Dance", "Ne ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mark Murphy —
Beauty & The Beast ... CD 
Muse, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
An odd title, but a really wonderful album from Mark Murphy – an 80s session for Muse that easily matches some of his most creative moments for the label in the 70s! There's some wonderful versions of soulful jazz tracks here – takes on "Effendi" by McCoy Tyner, "Beauty ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Mark Murphy —
I'll Close My Eyes ... CD Muse, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Not a bad record from Murphy, but he's sort of biding his time here – working through some pretty mellow tunes, and occasionally hitting a bit more of a groove, but none of the majestic power of his best earlier recordings. The record features backing by a group that includes Claudio Roditi ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Mark Murphy —
Mark Murphy Sings ... CD Muse, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arguably the best Mark Murphy album ever – a stunningly soulful, and slightly spiritual 70s session that features some of his hippest tunes ever – with backings from arranger Dave Matthews and a group that also includes The Brecker Brothers and Don Grolnick on keyboards! Titles include ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Mark Murphy —
Mark Murphy Sings ... LP Muse, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Arguably the best Mark Murphy album ever – a stunningly soulful, and slightly spiritual 70s session that features some of his hippest tunes ever – and backings from a Dave Matthews-arranged group that also includes The Brecker Brothers and Don Grolnick on keyboards! Titles include ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mark Murphy —
Mark Murphy Sings Nat's Choice – The Nat King Cole Songbook Vol 2 ... LP Muse, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A second helping of songs from the Nat King Cole songbook – served up by Mark Murphy as one of his most sensitive albums of the time! Backings here are relatively spare on all tracks – just guitar on some numbers, bass on others, or keyboards on the rest – a very different style ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Mark Murphy —
Satisfaction Guaranteed ... LP Muse, 1980. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Mark Murphy magic for Muse – a great little record that has the singer working in wonderfully warm company – a great group of players, and an assortment of excellent tunes! The album moves nicely between the more obscure numbers we always love from Murphy and a few familiar standards ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Mark Murphy —
What A Way To Go ... CD Muse, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
An unusual album from Mark Murphy – recorded at a time when he was maybe better-respected overseas, and forgotten a bit here on the US market! As part of that, the record features a great groover – the tune "Dingwalls", dedicated to the London club that Giles Peterson and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
David Fathead Newman —
Lonestar Legend – Resurgence!/Muse/32 Jazz, 1980/1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Another great double release from the Muse vaults – both of which showcase Newman on a variety of reeds plus flute. Resurgence features a great group including Cedar Walton, Ted Dunbar, Marcus Belgrave, Buster Williams, and Louis Hayes. Still Hard Times features Howard Johnson on baritone, ... read more CD
David Fathead Newman —
Still Hard Times ... LP Muse, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Hank Crawford on alto, Howard Johnson on baritone, Charlie Miller on trumpet, Larry Willis on piano, and Steve Nelson on vibes! Newman plays flute, sorpano, alto, and tenor. LP, Vinyl record album
Cecil Payne & Duke Jordan —
Brooklyn Brothers ... CD Muse/Xanadu, 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne never got much of a chance to record as a leader – but every time he did, he came up with gold – as on this smoking 70s session with pianist Duke Jordan! At the time of the set, both musicians are working past the period of their initial fame – ... read more CD
Houston Person —
Big Horn ... LP Muse, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Cedar Walton on piano, Buster Wiliams on bass, Grady Tate on drums, and Buddy Caldwell on congas. LP, Vinyl record album
Muse, 1991. Used ... $8.99
Houston Person really sounds great in this later date for Muse Records – definitely the older lion in the title, surrounded by a younger pride of players who really make the record swing! The set's got a rock-solid rhythm section with Benny Green on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and ... read more CD
Houston Person —
Stolen Sweets ... LP Muse, 1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little album from Person – one of his best for Muse, and a record that sounds a lot better than the cover or title might indicate! The group's a very swinging quintet with Jimmy Ponder on guitar, Sonny Phillips on organ, Frankie Jones on drums, and Buddy Caldwell on congas – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Houston Person —
Talk Of The Town ... LP Muse, 1987. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet and Stan Hope on piano – on titles that include "Only Trust Your Heart", "Almost Like Being In Love", "Everything Happens To Me", and "Just For You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Houston Person —
Wild Flower ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A sweet little set from Houston Person – a record that's a nice return to basics, much needed after some of his overproduced sessions of the mid 70s! The group here features a number of old Prestige stalwarts, helping Houston to hit a laidback soul jazz vibe – players who include Jimmy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Houston Person & Ron Carter —
Complete Muse Sessions (Something In Common/Muse, 1989/1990. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Houston Person on tenor sax and Ron Carter on bass. CD
Houston Person & Ron Carter —
Now's The Time ... CD Muse, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Houston Person on tenor saxophone and Ron Carter on bass. CD
Dave Pike —
Times Out Of Mind ... CD Muse, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mellower than some of Dave's MPS records – with not as much psychedelic playing, but still some great jazzy grooves, laid out in a nice electric vein! The lineup includes vibes, electric piano, art, tenor, and guitar – and the best tracks have a dancing modal mode that shows that Pike ... read more CD
Bu Pleasant —
Ms Bu ... LP Muse, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few recordings we've ever seen to feature the work of organist Bu Pleasant – an obscure east coast talent on the Hammond, from the same generation as Shirley Scott and Trudy Pitts! The great Harold Vick sits on on the session on tenor, and adds some great sounds to the record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jimmy Ponder —
Mean Streets – No Bridges ... LP Muse, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A great little record by Jimmy Ponder – recorded late in the 80s, but with some nice touches that give the record more of an early 70s jazz funk groove – almost a style that hits the Prestige sound at times! John Patton's in the group on organ – making one of his best appearances ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Red Rodney —
Home Free ... LP Muse, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Richie Cole on alto, David Schnitter on tenor, Barry Harris on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Leroy Williams on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Wallace Roney —
Crunchin' ... CD Muse, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very vibrant work from trumpeter Wallace Roney – the sort of record that seems to burst out strongly even on the ballads – which is no surprise, given Wallace's tone at the time! The group here is a strong one for Roney – Antonio Hart on alto, Geri Allen on piano, Ron Carter on ... read more CD
Wallace Roney —
Misterios ... CD Muse, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Wallace Roney on trumpet, Antoine Roney and Ravi Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Geri Allen on piano, Clarence Seay on bass, and Eric Allen on drums – plus Steve Berrios, Steve Thornton and Valtinho Anastacio on percussion – and strings arranged and conducted by Gil Goldstein. CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Wallace Roney —
Munchin' ... CD Muse, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Underground grooving from trumpeter Wallace Roney – one of the excellent albums he recorded for the Muse label in the 90s – a wonderfully well-rounded set that's a tremendous tribute to his tone! The group here is every bit as great as Wallace's work in the frontline – Ravi ... read more CD
Wallace Roney —
Seth Air ... CD Muse, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Wallace Roney's best sessions from the time – an album with a great sense of balance and fullness, and a tremendous tribute to Roney's strength as a leader on Muse Records! The album features equally great contributions from Antoine Roney on tenor – a player who balances out ... read more CD
Muse, 1989. Used ... $11.99
The title's no lie, as Wallace Roney serves up a set of jazz standards – yet in keeping with his other great work on Muse Records, the album's also got a heck of a lot going on as well! The album's hardly the kind of "trumpeter hits the classics" album you might expect – as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Akio Sasajima & Ron Carter —
Akioustically Sound ... CD Muse, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duets between guitarist Akio Sasajima and bassist Ron Carter. Tracks include "Waltz For Brazil", "Gentle Rain", "God Bless The Child", and "Akiology". CD
Jonathan Schwartz —
Alone Together ... CD Muse, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jonathan Schwartz is the son of composer Arthur Schwartz – and on this sparkling late 70s set, he does a surprisingly great job running through tunes penned by his old man! The group's a big part of the strength of the record – as the combo features Harold Mabern both on acoustic and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Bud Shank —
This Bud's For You ... LP Muse, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An obscure 80s date from Bud Shank – one that features a great quartet with Kenny Barron on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Al Foster on drums – all of whom give the set a very different groove than usual for Bud! Titles include "Visa", "Space Maker", "Never ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Woody Shaw —
Complete Muse Sessions (7CD set) ... CD Muse/Mosaic, 1965/1970s/1980s. Used 7CDs ... Out Of Stock
Some of the best work ever from legendary trumpeter Woody Shaw – and honestly, a batch of music that may well be one of the best runs at a label by any jazz musician, period! Woody first came on the scene as a sharp talent from the east coast in the 60s – playing with a drive and fire ... read more CD
(Out of print – with box, book, and all CDs in cases – in great shape!)
Muse/Savoy, 1988. Used ... $4.99
A late date for Woody Shaw, but a great one too – a bit more straightforward than some of his more righteous albums of the 70s, but still proof that Shaw is easily one of the greatest trumpeters of his generation! The album's got a laidback sort of feel, and features a fair bit of familiar ... read more CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode.)
Woody Shaw —
Imagination ... CD Muse, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
A late date for Woody Shaw, but a great one too – a bit more straightforward than some of his more righteous albums of the 70s, but still proof that Shaw is easily one of the greatest trumpeters of his generation! The album's got a laidback sort of feel, and features a fair bit of familiar ... read more CD
(Out of print. Booklet has a clipped corner)
Woody Shaw —
Imagination ... LP Muse, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A late date for Woody Shaw, but a great one too – a bit more straightforward than some of his more righteous albums of the 70s, but still proof that Shaw is easily one of the greatest trumpeters of his generation! The album's got a laidback sort of feel, and features a fair bit of familiar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Woody Shaw —
Imagination (32 Jazz version) ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
A late date for Woody Shaw, but a great one too – a bit more straightforward than some of his more righteous albums of the 70s, but still proof that Shaw is easily one of the greatest trumpeters of his generation! The album's got a laidback sort of feel, and features a fair bit of familiar ... read more CD
Also available Imagination ... CD 4.99(Out of print.)
Woody Shaw —
Last Of The Line (Cassandranite/Muse/32 Jazz, 1965/1975. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
2 of Woody Shaw's greatest albums – recorded 10 years apart, and forming a fantastic CD collection! Cassandranite features fantastic early work by Woody Shaw – an album originally recorded in 1965, when Shaw was part of a core soul jazz underground that was slowly forming an answer to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Muse/32 Jazz, 1978. Used ... $9.99
A fantastic record – one of Shaw's real landmarks of the 70s, and a lasting testament of soul jazz genius! The record features Shaw working with a group that includes a number of like-minded players – Frank Strozier, Ronnie Matthews, and Stafford James – all of whom fit together ... read more CD
(Out of print 1999 CD pressing with a mark the barcode.)
Woody Shaw —
Little Red's Fantasy ... LP Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic record – one of Shaw's real landmarks of the 70s, and a lasting testament of soul jazz genius! The record features Shaw working with a group that includes a number of like-minded players – Frank Strozier, Ronnie Matthews, and Stafford James – all of whom fit together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Woody Shaw —
Love Dance ... LP Muse, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic album by Woody Shaw – spiritual, soulful, and filled with some nice modal grooving! The group's one of the best he ever worked with on Muse – with Billy Harper on tenor, plus Rene McLean, Steve Turre, Joe Bonner, and Cecil McBee – and the approach reminds us of some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. A very nice copy.)
Woody Shaw —
Setting Standards ... CD 32 Jazz/Muse, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
A lovely record from Woody Shaw – one of his excellent and understated sides from the early 80s, recorded with a quartet that includes Cedar Walton on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Victor Jones on drums. The tunes are mostly standards, but they're handled with a soulful depth that ... read more CD
Woody Shaw —
Setting Standards ... LP Muse, 1983. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A lovely record from Woody Shaw – one of his excellent and understated sides from the early 80s, recorded with a quartet that includes Cedar Walton on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Victor Jones on drums. The tunes are mostly standards, but they're handled with a soulful depth that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some wear and a spot of sticker residue.)
Woody Shaw —
Solid ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Woody's last albums – a back to basics set, recorded with a group that include Kenny Garrett on alto sax, Kenny Barron on piano, and guest guitar work on one track by Peter Leitch. The approach is straight modal hardbop – in the spirit of Woody's first recordings for Muse – ... read more CD
Woody Shaw —
Solid ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Woody's last albums – a back to basics set, recorded with a group that include Kenny Garret on alto sax, Kenny Barron on piano, and guest guitar work on one track by Peter Leitch. The approach is straight modal hardbop – in the spirit of Woody's first recordings for Muse – ... read more CD
Woody Shaw —
Woody Shaw Concert Ensemble – At The Berliner Jazztage ... LP Muse, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Woody Shaw albums of the 70s – a masterpiece of soulful expression, filled with the kind of righteous touches we always love in Woody's work! The album's recorded live, with an even more open feeling than some of Shaw's studio sets – and features an excellent group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Spaulding —
Brilliant Corners ... CD Muse, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great take on the music of Thelonious Monk – recorded with special sensitivity by reedman James Spaulding, who ensures that the sound goes way past the usual Monk-styled outing! Things start out in relatively familiar territory, but as the record progresses it really opens up – as ... read more CD
James Spaulding —
Brilliant Corners (32 Jazz pressing) ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great take on the music of Thelonious Monk – recorded with special sensitivity by reedman James Spaulding, who ensures that the sound goes way past the usual Monk-styled outing! Things start out in relatively familiar territory, but as the record progresses it really opens up – as ... read more CD
Muse, 1988. Used ... $4.99
A well crafted set of tunes – both modern and soulful, in keeping with the rich talents of James Spaulding! The album sports a stupid title, but it's actually a thoughtful batch of tracks dedicated to African American achievement and expression – featuring Spaulding on alto sax and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
James Spaulding —
Songs Of Courage ... CD Muse, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work from James Spaulding – one of the few players of his generation who actually got better with age! As he was in his classic 60s Blue Note recording sessions with other leaders, Spaulding is a hell of a group player – extremely sensitive to the other members of his groups ... read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has a cut corner.)
Muse, 1972. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Features Stitt on alto and tenor – plus Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear & aging, name in pen.)
Sonny Stitt —
Blues For Duke ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has faint ring wear and light aging.)
Muse/Sony (Japan), 1974. Used ... $23.99
Great straight work from the legendary Sonny Stitt – recording here in a mode that's different than his funky sides of the time – and a lot more back to basics! The group's a quintet – as Sonny blows both tenor and alto, with help from Joe Newman on trumpet, Duke Jordan on piano, ... read more CD
(Out of print DSD pressing – with obi!)
Sonny Stitt —
In Style ... LP Muse, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Plenty of style here – a great later date from Sonny Stitt – one of those near-perfect gems from the years when he had fallen far from the mainstream of jazz, but could still blow with some of the best! There's a simple, almost understated quality to the date that's really wonderful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, small blemishes, and notes in fine marker and pencil in back.)
Muse, 1982. Used ... $4.99
Some of the last work that Sonny Stitt ever recorded – and a rock-solid return to straight, acoustic work – material that has him blowing both alto and tenor, in two different groups! The first is a quartet with Junior Mance on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums ... read more CD
Muse/Savoy, 1982. Used ... $9.99
Some of the last work that Sonny Stitt ever recorded – and a rock-solid return to straight, acoustic work – material that has him blowing both alto and tenor, in two different groups! The first is a quartet with Junior Mance on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Sonny Stitt —
Last Stitt Sessions Vol 2 ... LP Muse, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the last records ever recorded by the great Sonny Stitt – material that has him blowing both alto and tenor, in a group with Walter Davis on piano, George Duvivier on bass, Jimmy Cobb on drums, and trumpet on most of the set from Bill Hardman! LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has minimal wear and aging, with some notes in pen and hightlighter in back.)
Sonny Stitt —
Mellow ... LP Muse, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Sonny Stitt's great laidback dates from his later years – with Stitt on both alto and tenor, alongside Jimmy Heath on tenor, soprano, and flute – plus Barry Harris on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner bump, but looks great overall.)
Sonny Stitt —
My Buddy – Sonny Stitt Plays For Gene Ammons ... LP Muse, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
With Barry Harris on piano, Leroy Williams on drums, and Sam Jones on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
Ira Sullivan —
Ira Sullivan Does It All ... LP Muse, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
And hey girls, he even does housework! Just kidding – but Ira Sullivan proves once again that he's a hell of a multi-instrumentalist – working here on soprano sax on three tracks (our favorite!), plus alto and fluegelhorn – in a group that also features Red Rodney on trumpet, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buddy Tate & The Muse All Stars —
Hard Blowin' – Live At Sandy's ... LP Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Ray Bryant on tenor and flute, George Duvivier on bass, and Alan Dawson on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Buddy Tate & The Muse All Stars —
Live At Sandy's ... LP Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Features Buddy Tate on tenor sax and clarinet, Ray Bryant on piano, Alan Dawson on drums, George Duvivier on bass, Eddie Vinson on alto sax, and Arnett Cobb on tenor sax. LP, Vinyl record album
Warren Vache —
Horn Of Plenty ... CD Muse, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Billy Hart on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Warren Vache —
Talk To Me Baby ... CD Muse, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Bill Easley on saxophone, Howard Alden on guitar, and Richard Wyands on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Jack Walrath —
Gut Feelings ... CD Muse, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really compelling album from trumpeter Jack Walrath – just the sort of effort that gets us to take a lot closer work at his other work as a leader! The album's got a very ambitious sort of feel – a core combo backed by larger strings – all in a range of unusual rhythms and ... read more CD
Jack Walrath —
Out Of The Tradition ... CD Muse, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jack Walrath is a surprisingly compelling trumpeter who always grabs us in different ways – soulful one minute, experimental the next – always with an approach that's quite unique! On this special little set, he begins by just blowing a mouthpiece – using a tone that's really ... read more CD
Cedar Walton —
Eastern Rebellion (Muse) ... LP Timeless/Muse, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A seminal work in the development of the career of Cedar Walton – the formation of his excellent Eastern Rebellion ensemble, a group that became a platform for soul jazz expression for the next two decades! The group on this set features George Coleman on tenor, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cedar Walton —
Firm Roots ... LP Muse, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Cedar Walton plays both electric and acoustic piano in this sweet and overlooked 70s set – a soulful trio outing with Sam Jones on bass and Louis Hayes on drums! The set was recorded live, and has that soaring, exploratory style of Cedar's best work of the time – pushing off a lot from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Cedar Walton - Hank Hobley Quintet —
Breakthrough ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the last great albums that Hank Mobley ever cut! Although Mobley's 70s output was nothing compared to his 60s Blue Note work, this 1972 session for Cobblestone/Muse is a winner, and features the aging tenorist co-leading a crack quintet with Cedar Walton, and featuring Billy Higgins, Sam ... read more CD
