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Tommy Dorsey —
Milenberg Joys (parts 1 & 2) ... 78 RPM 
RCA, 1939. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Dave Douglas —
Infinite ... CD 
RCA, 2002. Used ... $3.99
With Dave Douglas on trumpet, Chris Potter on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Uri Caine on electric piano, James Genus on bass, and Clarence Penn on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Dave Douglas on trumpet, Chris Speed on clarinet and tenor saxophone, Joshua Roseman on trombone, Greg Tardy on clarinet, bass clarinet and tenor saxophone, Uri Caine on piano, James Genus on bass, and Joey Baron on drums. Tracks are a mix of originals and compositions by Mary Lou Williams. CD
(Sealed with a mark through the slipcover barcode.)
Dave Douglas —
Thousand Evenings ... CD RCA, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Dave Douglas on trumpet, Mark Feldman on violin, Guy Klucevsek on accordion, and Greg Cohen on bass. CD
(Small cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Eliane Elias —
Around The City ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Eliane Elias plays piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3 Organ, and synthesizer – plus the album features guest work from Randy Brecker on trumpet and Dave Valentin on flute! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
RCA, 1968. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has light ringwear.)
Duke Ellington —
And His Mother Called Him Bill (Bluebird pressing) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... read more CD
(1987 pressing.)
RCA/BMG/Bluebird, 1967. Used ... $3.99
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... read more CD
(Bluebird First Editions digipack pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
At His Very Best ... LP RCA, 1940s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Black, Brown, & Beige – The 1944 to 1946 Band Recordings (3CD set) ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Mid 40s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A massive selection of songs from the same period as Ellington's album of the same name. With a whole bunch of his classic players, including Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Hodges, Ray Nance, Al Hibbler, Oscar Pettiford, and many more. Tracks include "Work Song", "Come Sundday", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1966. Very Good+ ... $4.99 14.99
With Brock Peters, Esther Marrow, Jimmy McPhail, Bunny Bridges, and the Herman McCoy Choir. LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo deep groove pressing, 1s/1s stampers. Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Daybreak Express – 16 Brilliant & Long Unavailable Performances From The Early 30s ... LP RCA, Early 30s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Classic 30s Ellington for Bluebird – with Cootie Williams on trumpet, Juan Tizol on trombone, Johnny Hodges on alto and soprano sax, and Harry Carney on baritone and clarinet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage Series pressing, still sealed with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap has a small hole at the bottom right.)
RCA, 1941/1942. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke At Tanglewood ... LP RCA, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Accompanied by the Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by Arthur Fiedler, with Louie Bellson on drums and John Lamb on bass, and arrangements by Richard Hayman. LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington – Highlights From The The Centennial Edition (3CD set) ... CD RCA, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features 53 tracks on 3 CDs and some great work from the massive Centennial CD box set! CD
(Promotional release – please note this version does not include a booklet.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Story Vol 1 (6LP Box Set) ... LP RCA (Japan), Mid 1920s-Mid 1930s. Near Mint- 6LP Box Set ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Includes the booklet and individual sleeves. Box has some wear at the top right corner and bottom edge, with light blemishes in front, and small blemish spots in back.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Story Vol 2 (9LP Box Set) ... LP RCA (Japan), Early/Mid 1940s. Near Mint- 9LP Box Set ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Includes the booklet and individual sleeves. Box has some wear at the corners and some light blemishes and small worn spots.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington The Centennial Edition – The Complete RCA Victor Recordings 1927 to 1973 (24CD box set) ... CD RCA, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 24CD & Book ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing package – decades of work from Duke Ellington, presented here with lots of unreleased tracks as well – the most comprehensive collection of this work that's ever been done! CD
(Out of print and complete with box, book, and all the CDs. Box and book show minor wear and signs of handling, discs are all in great shape – a nice copy!)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Steps Out ... LP RCA (UK), Late 1920s/Early 1930s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Early Ellington 1927 to 1934 ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Black & Tan Fantasy", "Creole Love Call", "Black Beauty", "Flaming Youth", "Cotton Club Stomp", and "Ring Dem Bells" – 22 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Duke Ellington —
Eastbourne Performance ... LP RCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Mercer Ellington, Money Johnson, Johnny Coles, and Barry Lee Hall on trumpets; Vince Prudente, Art Baron, and Chuck Connors on trombone; Harry Carney, Harold Ashby, Russell Procope, Geezil Minerve, and Percy Marion on reeds; Joe Benjamin on bass; Rocky White on drums; and Anita Moore and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
RCA/Bluebird, 1967. Used ... $1.99 6.99
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite ... LP RCA, 1967. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German black label stereo pressing. Cover has a small tear in the opening and a sticker spot.)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite – Special Mix (Bluebird) ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more CD
(Sealed 1995 pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite (80s pressing) ... LP RCA/Bluebird, 1967. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite (First Editions Series) ... CD RCA, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more CD
(2003 digipak pressing with 7 bonus tracks.)
Duke Ellington —
Far East Suite (Japanese pressing) ... CD RCA (Japan), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Highlights From The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition – The Complete RCA Victor Recordings 1927 to 1973 (3CD set) ... CD RCA, 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Features 53 tracks on 3 CDs and some great work from the massive Centennial CD box set! CD
Duke Ellington —
In A Mellotone ... LP RCA, Early 40s/1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 50s LP that showcases Duke's early 40s sides for the Bluebird/Victor label – including early versions of formative compositions, featuring players like Rex Stewart, Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, and Ray Nance. Titles include "Take The A Train", "Portrait Of Bert ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, Early 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
RCA (France), Early 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
RCA, Early/Mid 40s. Sealed ... $14.99
With Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, Al Sears, Ben Webster, Ray Nance, Al Hibbler, Ivie Anderson, and Kay Davis. LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Vintage Series pressing, still sealed with a cutout notch and RCA Experience sticker.)
Duke Ellington —
Jumpin' Punkins ... LP RCA, 1940/1941. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Jungle Nights In Harlem – 1927 to 1932 ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Cootie Williams, Tricky Sam Nanton, Johnny Hodges, Barney Bigard, and Harry Carney. CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Mood Indigo ... LP RCA, Late 20s/Early 30s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Mood Indigo", "Black And Tan Fantasie", "Limehouse Blues", "The Moocher", "Ring Dem Bells", "Black Beauty", "High Life", "Memories Of You", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Never No Lament – The Blanton Webster Band 1940 to 1942 (3CD set) ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Early 40s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Wallace Jones, Cootie Williams, Ray Nance, trumpet: Rex Stewart, cornet, Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, trombone, Juan Tizol, valve trombone, Barney Bigard, Johnny Hodges, Otto Hardwick, Ben Webster, Harry Carney. Chauncey Haughton, reeds. Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, piano, Fred Guy, guitar, ... read more CD
RCA, 1966. Used ... $1.99
A beautiful 60s album from Duke Ellington – one that features some of his more popular numbers, as you'd guess by the title – but captured in these sublime, sophisticated arrangements that really reflect the genius sound of his group during the later years! The tracks are familiar, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Ellington —
Popular Duke Ellington ... LP RCA, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful 60s album from Duke Ellington – one that features some of his more popular numbers, as you'd guess by the title – but captured in these sublime, sophisticated arrangements that really reflect the genius sound of his group during the later years! The tracks are familiar, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove, 2s stampers. Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Pretty Woman ... LP RCA, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Seattle Concert ... LP RCA, 1952. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A classic early 50s moment from Duke Ellington – a whole new level of modern expression – with a lineup that includes Paul Gonsalves on tenor and Willie Smith on alto! Titles include "The Hawk Talks", "Harlem Suite", "Jam With Jam", "Sultry ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – RJL-2516(M) – with insert. Cover has light ring impressions and some worn spots at the bottom.)
RCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Recorded in Westminster Abbey, with some really fantastic sound – featuring guest vocals by Alice Babs! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo imprint in back.)
RCA, Mid 20s/1930s/Mid 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
A collection of Duke's signature tunes spanning two decades – with "Black And Tan Fantasy", "The Mooche", "Ring Dem Bells", "Mood Indigo", "Solitude", "Take The A Train", "Perdido", "C Jam Blues", "Caravan&quo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Works Of Duke – Complete Edition Vol 4 ... LP RCA (France), 1929/1930. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Works Of Duke – Complete Edition Vol 7 ... LP RCA (France), 1931/1932. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Works Of Duke – Complete Edition Volume 11 ... LP RCA (France), 1940. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Nice French edition of vintage material by Duke Ellington! LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1966. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Special material recorded live for this album at a Jazz Piano Workshop in Pittsburgh. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a tiny cutout hole, but is great overall!)
Don Elliott —
Don Elliott Quintet ... LP RCA, 1954. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
RCA/BMG, 1974. Used ... $6.99
Gil plays Jimi? Sounds like a gimmick, but it comes off pretty darn great – and it helps you forgive him for trying to convince the kids that he's not as old as his grey hair might make you think! As always with Evans, the key to the album is a beautiful balance between the strength of the ... read more CD
(2002 digipak pressing with 4 bonus tracks, sticker over barcode.)
Gil Evans —
There Comes A Time ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty great 70s album from Gil Evans – a set that's got some great use of electric instrumentation, and a mighty groove on the best cuts! The overall approach is different than the early modernist sound of Gil Evans, but still very striking – a 70s equivalent to Gil's famous 60s ... read more CD
RCA/BMG (Spain), 1956. Used ... $6.99
A dream band indeed – as the set features Maynard working with some excellent players who manage to come together tightly as a unit, then break out in really strong and hard-blown solos! Even in these early recordings, the style of the Ferguson group is firmly in place – incredible ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Four Brothers (Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, etc) —
Together Again ... CD RCA, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
How many different iterations of the "Four Brothers" were there? We don't know, but as near as we can tell, this grouping might most resemble the "original", with four West coast heavies joining forces for a swinging side. Originally making up the sax section of Woody Herman's ... read more CD
Bud Freeman —
Chicago Austin High School Jazz In Hi Fi ... CD RCA/Mosaic, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Jimmy McPartland on trumpet, Pee Wee Russell on clarinet, George Wettling on drums, Milt Hinton on bass, Al Casamenti on guitar, and Dick Cary on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Bluebird/RCA, Late 30s/1940s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
Notable sidemen include Benny Carter, Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson on vibes, John Lewis, Milt Hinton, Ray Brown, and Kenny Clarke. 43 tracks total. CD
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizziest ... LP Bluebird/RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Great great 2LP set that features some of Dizzy's incredible late 40s work for Bluebird! The set not only includes some killer bop material, of the sort that made Dizzy an instant fave, even with folks who hated Bird – but it also includes some of Dizzy's early cubop recordings, which mixed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Great RCA comp of Dizzy's earlier bop sides for the label, many of which came out first only as singles! Titles include "Anthropology", "Jumpin With Symphony Sid", "Ool Ya Koo", "Duff Capers", "I'll Be Boppin Too", and "Guarachi Guaro" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono purple label pressing with deep groove. Includes the RCA inner sleeve.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy Gillespie Vol 1 & 2 – 1946 to 1949 ... CD RCA/BMG (Japan), Late 1940s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
32 songs. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Great RCA comp of Dizzy's earlier bop sides for the label, many of which came out first only as singles. Tracks include all the classics like "Cubana Be", "Cubana Bop", "Manteca", "Night in Tunisia", and a whole bunch more that you've heard him reprise a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Minor Walk/RCA, Late 40s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra —
Dizzier & Dizzier ... CD RCA, Late 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really great collection of Dizzy Gillespie 78rpm material for RCA! CD
RCA, 1948. Very Good+ 4 x 10" ... $4.99
Paul Gonsalves —
Ellingtonia Moods & Blues ... CD RCA, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best small-group sessions recorded by Paul Gonsalves – a session with a clear Ellington orientation, as you'd expect from a lineup that includes Johnny Hodges, Jimmy Jones, Ray Nance, and Oliver Jackson. Tracks have a much more relaxed and open-ended feeling than some of Duke's ... read more CD
Paul Gonsalves & Clark Terry —
Diminuendo Crescendo & Blues ... CD RCA/BMG, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great spinoff session from the Duke Ellington group – cool small combo material with Clark Terry on trumpet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor, and Jimmy Woode on bass – almost similar to the players' work for Chess/Argo at the same time! CD
RCA/Black & White (France), Mid/Late 30s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Benny Goodman —
BG – The Small Groups ... LP RCA, Mid/Late 30s/1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Benny Goodman —
Complete RCA Victor Small Group Recordings (3CD set) ... CD RCA/BMG, Mid/Late 30s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A great batch of small group recordings that feature Goodman in the company of Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson, and Gene Krupa. Tracks include "Tiger Rag", "Body & Soul", "All My Life", "Too Good To Be True", "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen", "Man I ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Benny Goodman —
Original Benny Goodman Trio & Quartet Sessions Vol 1 – After You've Gone ... CD RCA, Mid 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Trio and quartet work from Benny Goodman featuring pianist Teddy Wilson and drummer Gene Krupa plus Lionel Hampton on vibes. CD
(Artwork has some age spots.)
Freddie Green —
Mr. Rhythm ... CD RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A long overdue classic from Count Basie's excellent 50s guitarist! Freddie was one of the strongest single-line players of the 50s – coming to prominence in the years before Grant Green and Wes Montgomery completely transformed jazz guitar, but never getting as much chance as those greats to ... read more CD
Urbie Green —
Let's Face The Music & Dance ... LP RCA, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A nice cooker from Urbie Green – one that has his tightly compressed trombone soaring out over some sweet fuller backings! Al Cohn and Irwin Kostal handled the arrangements, and they have a playfully dynamic feel that's a nice change from some of the more staid, serious RCA jazz of the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lionel Hampton —
Complete Lionel Hampton Victor Sessions 1937 to 1941 (5CD set) ... CD RCA/Mosaic, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used 5CD ... Out Of Stock
Some of the first important jazz work on vibes – and a key bridge between swing and later styles too! The package features a wealth of material originally issued on 78rpm singles, plus unissued tracks too – all with the usual Mosaic attention to detail. CD
Lionel Hampton —
Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra– 1937 to 1940 – Jazz Star Serie No 9 ... LP RCA (Germany), Late 1930s/Early 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Lionel Hampton —
Lionel Hampton Vol 2 – The Jumpin Jive – The All Star Groups 1937 to 1939 ... CD RCA/Bluebird, Late 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Jivin' The Vibes", "Stomp", "Rhythm, Rhythm (I Got Rhythm)", "China Stomp (Chinatown, My Chinatown)", "I Know That You Know","Drum Stomp (Crazy Rhythm)", "I Surrender, Dear", "The Object Of My ... read more CD
RCA, 1930s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Lionel Hampton —
Tempo & Swing – Lionel Hampton All Star Groups Vol 3 – 1939 to 1940 ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1939/1940. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Nat King Cole, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, and Ziggy Elman. CD
(Out of print.)
Frederic Hand —
Jazzantiqua ... LP RCA, 1984. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some staining on the bottom seam.)
X/RCA, Mid 1950s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A great return to form for George Handy – working here with a hip lineup that includes Allen Eager on tenor, Dave Schildkraut on alto, Kai Winding on trombone, and Ernie Royal on trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original X pressing. Cover has some splitting on the seams, light surface wear, and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Tom Harrell —
Art Of Rhythm ... CD RCA, 1997. Used ... $4.99
Features Dewey Redman on tenor, Regina Carter on violin, Danilo Perez on piano, Leon Parker on drums, and Valtinho Anastacio on percussion. Tracks include "Exit In", "Las Almas", "Madrid", "Petals Danse", and "Samba Do Amor". CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Eddie Harris —
I'm Tired Of Driving ... LP RCA, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Less of a jazz album than some of Eddie's other records – but that's ok with us! As a soul album, the record's actually pretty darn great – arranged and produced by Richard Evans with a late Chicago soul approach that has Eddie's funky sax stepping amidst some larger orchestrations and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Hampton Hawes —
Challenge ... LP RCA, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An unusual session from Hampton Hawes – recorded in Tokyo during the late 60s, and issued as sort of a one-off album for RCA in the 70s. The album's got a lot of sensitivity on the recording tip, with excellent acoustics, and a warm sense of production that brings out all of the beautiful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – SMJ 7488. Cover has some very light wear, but this is a great copy.)
Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk In Hi-Fi ... CD RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful late album from Coleman Hawkins – recorded in 1956 with the orchestra of Billy Byers, including soloists Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, and Hank Jones. Coleman's the main blower, though – and the arrangements have a solid base that lets him open up in that exploratory tone he was ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk In Hi-Fi (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful late album from Coleman Hawkins – recorded in 1956 with the orchestra of Billy Byers, including soloists Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, and Hank Jones. Coleman's the main blower, though – and the arrangements have a solid base that lets him open up in that exploratory tone he was ... read more CD
(2001 First Editions digipak pressing.)
Coleman Hawkins —
Hawk In Paris ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Well, Hawk isn't really in Paris on this one – as the album was recorded in New York, with backings by Manny Albam – but the spirit of Paris is very much alive on the tunes, which are a mixture of postwar French favorites, and others that have a similar sound. Albam's backings are ... read more CD
Frank Hernandez —
Esta En Lo Bailable ... LP RCA (Venezuela), Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer Latin from South American drummer Frank Hernandez – easily the king of the scene on his side of the globe! Frank's taking a key cue here from the harder sound of the New York scene of the time – and the record's overflowing with great little tracks that mix together heavy ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited pressing, on Deja Vu – heavy vinyl and cover! Cover has a tiny bump in one corner – but this is a great copy.)
RCA/Be With (UK), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 39.99 About May 31, 2024
One of Al Hirt's grooviest records – and a set that definitely lives up to the "soul" in the title! The album's always in demand for the excellent sample cut "Harlem Hendoo", but it certainly isn't a one tracker – thanks to composer Paul Griffin and arranger Teacho ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1961. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A vintage performance from the Verve years – featuring a small group with Harry Carney on baritone, Lawrence Brown on trombone, and Ray Nance on cornet! CD
(Out of print 1993 pressing.)
Johnny Hodges —
Complete Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra 1937 to 1938 ... CD Le Jazz (Denmark), 1937/1938. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Foolin' Myself", "My Day", "A Sailboat In The Moonlight", "Jeep's Blues", "Love In Swingtime", "Prelude To A Kiss", "The Jeep Is Jumpin", and "Pyramid" – 21 tracks total. CD
Bluebird/RCA, 1940s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the tracks "Day Dream", " Good Queen Bess (take 1 & 2)", "That's The Blues", "Old Man", "Junior Hop", "Squaty Roo", " Passion Flower", "Things Ain't What They Used To Be", "Going Out The Back Way" ... read more CD
Johnny Hodges —
Triple Play ... CD RCA, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
The "triple play" in the title refers to the fact that Johnny's working here with 3 different groups – all of them large ones, and stuffed with Ellington-esque players that include Ray Nance, Paul Gonsalves, Milt Hinton, Tiny Grimes, Hank Jones, Cat Anderson, Jimmy Hamilton, Harry ... read more CD
RCA, Early 40s/1966. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A split LP with Johnny Hodges and his orchestra on side one and Rex Stewart and orchestra on side two. LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove. A nice copy.)
Weldon Irvine —
Cosmic Vortex (Justice Divine) (180 gram pressing) ... LP RCA/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A genius bit of work from the legendary Weldon Irvine – a mightily righteous effort that more than lives up to its heady title and cover! After turning out 2 great albums on his own indie Nodlew label, Weldon really steps into greatness with this set – using the bigger budget of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
DD Jackson —
So Far ... CD RCA, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
Solo piano album. CD
(Out of print, punch through tray card.)
Illinois Jacquet —
Adams' Alley/RCA, 1949. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Illinois Jacquet —
King Jacquet ... LP RCA (France), Late 40s. Sealed Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A French-only collection – featuring 78rpm late 40s small group work by Illinois Jacquet – recorded after his initial fame with Lionel Hampton, but before he'd settled into more of a swinging 50s jazz groove! The materail was all recorded in New York, between the years 1947 and 1950 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Illinois Jacquet —
Mutton Leg/RCA, 1948. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
RCA (Japan), Late 1920s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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(In a flip-back cover, with some yellowing from age in back.)
RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the lesser-known JJ Johnson albums of the mid 60s – and nice little session that's done with a fresh sort of style! The album's got JJ playing mostly with larger arrangements – penned by Dick Hyman, Slide Hampton, and Billy Byaers – in modes that range from upbeat, mod, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove. Cover has a date in pen on the back.)
JJ Johnson —
JJ! ... LP RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful example of the mid-60s power of JJ Johnson – a big band session that features arrangements by JJ, Gary McFarland, and Oliver Nelson – all a very cooking mix of modernism, soul, and swing! The groups are large on all numbers, but there's plenty of room for Johnson to solo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson —
Total JJ Johnson ... LP RCA, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A further chapter in the big band years of JJ Johnson – heard here at a point when JJ was pushing his ensemble even more than before, with a fluid groove that almost matches the energy of similar groups on MPS at the time! There's a real undercurrent of hipness going on in the record – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson & His Big Bands —
Say When ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1964/1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great 60s RCA work from JJ Johnson – featuring some of his sublime arrangements for big band! CD
JJ Johnson & Kai Winding —
Afternoon At Birdland (plus Jay & Kai + 6/RCA/Lonehill (Spain), 1954/1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal 50s work from the team of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – two of the greatest trombonists to ever play in one group together, and masters of a uniquely-crafted approach to their instrument! The first six tracks on the CD are from the 1954 RCA album Afternoon At Birdland – one of ... read more CD
