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Thelonious Monk — Two Hours With Thelonious – European Concerts By Thelonious Monk (ABC Riverside) ... LP

Riverside, 1961. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

The 2LP set that brought together material that was later issued on the Monk In Italy and Monk In France albums – landmark live sides from a 1961 European tour! The set features the killer 60s Monk quartet with Charlie Rouse, John Ore and Fark Dunlop. 18 tracks in all, including "Epistr ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Late 60s issue. Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)

Thelonious Monk — Unique Thelonious Monk ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1956. Used ... $6.99

The session's billed as "very personal treatments of great standards" – and it's a great twist on familiar material, all given the Thelonius touch! There's less of Monk's creative composition and angular group arrangements going on here – and instead, the album's almost a ... read more CD

Thelonious Monk — Unique Thelonious Monk (photo cover) ... LP

Riverside, 1956. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

The session's billed as "very personal treatments of great standards" – and it's a great twist on familiar material, all given the Thelonius touch! There's less of Monk's creative composition and angular group arrangements going on here – and instead, the album's almost a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Original pressing – white label, light blue/black text, and microphone logo! Cover has some light wear, and back has a small bit of tape – but overall this is a very nice copy.)

Thelonious Monk & Gerry Mulligan — Mulligan Meets Monk ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

An unlikely pair, but a great one here – and the record's one of those few magical moments where bringing together unusual partners actually works! Mulligan's cool hardly seems a match for Monk's angular modernism, but together the players seem to strike a middle ground that resonates with ... read more CD

Also available Mulligan Meets Monk ... LP 29.99

Thelonious Monk & Gerry Mulligan — Mulligan Meets Monk ... LP

Riverside, 1957. Near Mint- ... $29.99

An unlikely pair, but a great one here – and the record's one of those few magical moments where bringing together unusual partners actually works! Mulligan's cool hardly seems a match for Monk's angular modernism, but together the players seem to strike a middle ground that resonates with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(OJC pressing. Cover has minimal wear and a small drip stain on the back, but looks great overall.)

Thelonious Monk & Gerry Mulligan — Mulligan Meets Monk (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Riverside, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

An unlikely pair, but a great one here – and the record's one of those few magical moments where bringing together unusual partners actually works! Mulligan's cool hardly seems a match for Monk's angular modernism, but together the players seem to strike a middle ground that resonates with ... read more CD

Also available Mulligan Meets Monk ... LP 29.99

Thelonious Monk & John Coltrane — Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings ... CD

Riverside/Concord, 1957. Used 2 CD ... $6.99

A massively expanded package of music – filled with previously unreleased gems! The 2CD set features a landmark collaboration between John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk – two generations of jazz modern, working here to create some really incredible music! The core of this material is ... read more CD

(Mark through barcode.)

Little Brother Montgomery — Chicago – The Living Legends (with bonus track) ... CD

Riverside, 1961. Used ... $6.99

Blues, but with an undercurrent of New Orleans jazz – no surprise, given the Louisiana roots of Eurreal "Little Brother" Montgomery! The album's a classic set recorded in Chicago in the early 60s – featuring both Montgomery in a spare solo setting, and with help from a small ... (Blues, Jazz) read more CD

(Original Blues Classics pressing.)

Wes Montgomery — Best Of Wes Montgomery (Riverside) ... LP

Riverside, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99

A collection of sides cut in the early 60s by Wes for Riverside, collected later when the label was owned by ABC. There's a couple of cuts in a nice organ trio feature the great Mel Rhyne "Round Midnight" and "Yesterdays", plus several that feature his brothers Buddy and Monk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has light wear.)

Wes Montgomery — Boss Guitar ... LP

Riverside, 1963. Very Good- ... $43.99 48.99

Early greatness from Wes Montgomery – and a session that's got a gritty edge that takes Wes back to his Indianapolis roots! The album's one of the few of the time to feature the unsung Hammond hero Mel Rhyne – a player who worked with Wes at his start, but has only gotten stronger ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Very nice stereo pressing – black label, silver text, microphone logo, and deep groove – nice and clean! Cover has light wear, a small corner bump, and a bit of light aging on back near the bottom.)

Wes Montgomery — Boss Guitar (with bonus tracks) (OJC Remasters) ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock

Early greatness from Wes Montgomery – and a session that's got a gritty edge that takes Wes back to his Indianapolis roots! The album's one of the few of the time to feature the unsung Hammond hero Mel Rhyne – a player who worked with Wes at his start, but has only gotten stronger ... read more CD

(2010 OJC remastered edition with a punch through the barcode.)

Also available Boss Guitar ... LP 43.99

Wes Montgomery — Complete Full House Recordings ... CD

Riverside/Craft, 1962. New Copy 2 CDs ... $17.99 19.99

With grooves this great, the house must have been full – and the album's a gem of an early live date by Wes Montgomery, recorded in Berkeley with a quartet that includes Johnny Griffin on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The tunes have a nicely ... read more CD

Wes Montgomery — Complete Full House Recordings ... CD

Riverside/Craft, 1962. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

With grooves this great, the house must have been full – and the album's a gem of an early live date by Wes Montgomery, recorded in Berkeley with a quartet that includes Johnny Griffin on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The tunes have a nicely ... read more CD

Also available Complete Full House Recordings ... CD 17.99

Wes Montgomery — Full House ... LP

Riverside, 1962. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!

With grooves this great, the house must have been full – and the album's a gem of an early live date by Wes Montgomery, recorded in Berkeley with a quartet that includes Johnny Griffin on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The tunes have a nicely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mid 70s Japanese stereo pressing – SMJ-6069 – with insert.)

Wes Montgomery — Full House (Japanese pressing) ... CD

Riverside (Japan), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

With grooves this great, the house must have been full – and the album's a gem of an early live date by Wes Montgomery, recorded in Berkeley with a quartet that includes Johnny Griffin on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The tunes have a nicely ... read more CD

Wes Montgomery — Full House (Keepnews collection – with bonus tracks) ... CD

Riverside, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

With grooves this great, the house must have been full – and the album's a gem of an early live date by Wes Montgomery, recorded in Berkeley with a quartet that includes Johnny Griffin on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The tunes have a nicely ... read more CD

Wes Montgomery — Full House (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

With grooves this great, the house must have been full – and the album's a gem of an early live date by Wes Montgomery, recorded in Berkeley with a quartet that includes Johnny Griffin on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The tunes have a nicely ... read more CD

(Out of print OJC pressing.)

Wes Montgomery — Fusion ... LP

Riverside, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A pretty darn important album for Wes – as it was his first session with the sort of larger arrangements that would later make him huge! Although Montgomery was mostly recording for Riverside in small combos, this session has him playing in front of larger backings by Jimmy Jones – not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Wes Montgomery — Guitar On The Go ... LP

Riverside, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99

Nothing fancy, but a wonderfully stripped-down session that has an early Wes working with his original group that included Mel Rhyne on organ. The album's one of the few from the time that allow you to hear Rhyne grooving away in a down-home Indiana style – and the set list is made up of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Japanese pressing, with insert – SMJ 6168.)

Wes Montgomery — In The Wee Small Hours (aka Fusion) ... LP

Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99

A pretty darn important album for Wes – as it was his first session with the sort of larger arrangements that would later make him huge! Although Montgomery was mostly recording for Riverside in small combos, this session has him playing in front of larger backings by Jimmy Jones – not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mid 60s Riverside/ABC issue. Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)

Wes Montgomery — Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

They're not kidding with the title of this one – because although the record was only Wes Montgomery's second album as a leader, he was already making plenty of waves with the sound of his guitar! The session lines Wes up with the very tight rhythm team of Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy ... read more CD

(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)

Also available Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... LP 34.99

Wes Montgomery — Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

They're not kidding with the title of this one – because although the record was only Wes Montgomery's second album as a leader, he was already making plenty of waves with the sound of his guitar! The session lines Wes up with the very tight rhythm team of Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy ... read more CD

(Out of print early 90s OJC pressing.)

Also available Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... LP 34.99

Wes Montgomery — Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... LP

Riverside, 1960. Good ... $34.99

They're not kidding with the title of this one – because although the record was only Wes Montgomery's second album as a leader, he was already making plenty of waves with the sound of his guitar! The session lines Wes up with the very tight rhythm team of Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Small blue label Bill Grauer Productions pressing – RLP 12-320 – with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has splitting on the seams, light surface wear, and aging.)

Wes Montgomery — Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery (SACD pressing) ... CD

Riverside, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

They're not kidding with the title of this one – because although the record was only Wes Montgomery's second album as a leader, he was already making plenty of waves with the sound of his guitar! The session lines Wes up with the very tight rhythm team of Tommy Flanagan on piano, Percy ... read more CD

Also available Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery ... LP 34.99

Wes Montgomery — Movin' Along ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... $4.99

Wes Montgomery with a bit of sax and flute – a nice change from the sound of some of his other early records, thanks to key work on the set from James Clay! Clay plays mostly flute on the record, but does so with a hard edge that reminds us of Frank Wess' work from the same stretch – ... read more CD

Wes Montgomery — Panorama ... LP

Riverside, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $8.99

A compilation of Wes' sides for the Riverside label, pulled together when the imprint was briefly owned by ABC at the end of the 60s. The set is a hodge podge of cuts from quite a few previous albums, and includes live material, sessions where Montgomery was a sideman, orchestral backings, a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has light wear.)

Wes Montgomery — Pretty Blue (Fusion plus trio material) ... LP

Riverside, 1959/1963. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A double-header of sweet-styled early work from Wes Montgomery! First up is the album Fusion – a pretty darn important record for Wes – as it was his first session with the sort of larger arrangements that would later make him huge! Although Montgomery was mostly recording for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Wes Montgomery — So Much Guitar! ... LP

Riverside, 1961. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

So much guitar – but never too much, given that Wes was the real master of sound and space, even at this early point in his career! The album's one that tries to break Montgomery from some of his smaller combo albums for Riverside, and pair him with a few bigger names – Hank Jones on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(70s Japanese stereo pressing – SMJ-6100. Includes insert.)

Wes Montgomery — Wes Montgomery – March 6, 1925 to June 15, 1968 ... LP

Riverside, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99

A collection of work from Wes' earlier years on Riverside – pulled together into a memorial package in the late 60s, after his untimely early death. Most of the tracks are in a small combo mode that's quite different from the later larger arrangements of Wes later years – and titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)

Wes Montgomery — Wes Montgomery Trio (aka A Dynamic New Jazz Sound) ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock

Wes Montgomery's first album as a leader – a relatively obscure set that has him playing in a trio with Indianapolis bandmates Mel Rhyne on organ and Paul Parker on drums – a mode that strongly recalls Montgomery's roots in the Indy scene at the time! If you only know the later, famous ... read more CD

Mark Murphy — That's How I Love The Blues ... LP

Riverside, 1962. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99

Given what a freewheeling, open-minded, and lyrical jazz singer Mark Murphy is, it's hard to imagine him really loving "the blues" – and fortunately, most of that love is extended in the title, because the album itself is less of the blues effort that you might think. True, the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label Bill Grauer pressing with deep groove and microphone logo.)

Also available That's How I Love The Blues ... CD 6.99

Johnny Pace with Chet Baker — Chet Baker Introduces Johnny Pace ... LP

Riverside, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Given that Chet Baker's a singer himself, it's a bit surprising that he's working here with another vocalist – but that oddity aside, the album's a great little session that's got an intimate feel that's a bit different than Baker's own vocal work! Pace's voice is much fuller and richer than ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Tony Parenti's Ragpickers — Ragtime! ... LP

Riverside, 1956. Very Good- ... $1.99

Feauring "Wild Bill" Davison on cornet, Jimmy Archey on trombone, Ralph Sutton on piano, Danny Barker on banjo and Baby Dodds on drums. LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono white label pressing with deep groove. Cover has clear tape on all seams, surface wear & aging.)

Bill Perkins — Quietly There ... LP

Riverside/ABC, 1966/1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Amazing work from west coast saxophonist Bill Perkins – playing here in a mode that's quite different than his more famous 50s recordings! The style here is almost one you'd hear on late 60s A&M Records – definitely "quietly there", with a blend of Perkins' reeds and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has some yellowing from age and is bent a bit at the top corners.)

Dave Pike — It's Time For Dave Pike ... LP

Riverside, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

Early work by Dave Pike – one of his first albums ever, recorded with an all-star lineup that includes Barry Harris on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Pike's got less of the groovy and fuzzed-out sound of his later work – but even at this young age, he's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Billie Poole — Confessin' The Blues ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

The title's an apt one, because Billie Poole sings here in a mode that's steeped in styles borrowed strongly from gospel and blues – but delivered more in a jazz-based mode overall! The backing here is one aspect that makes the record especially strong – a quartet with Kenny Burrell on ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD

Julian Priester — Keep Swingin' ... LP

Riverside, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Fantastic early work as a leader from trombonist Julian Priester – a musician who'd later be known for his performances with Sun Ra, and his fusion material in the 70s – but who here works at the head of a tight hardbop combo in the best Riverside mode! The album's got Julian in both a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Freddy Redd — San Francisco Suite ... LP

Riverside, 1957. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!

Very different work than Freddie Redd's firey albums for Blue Note – a set of trio tunes that are distinctly modern, but done with a much more laidback approach. Freddie's style here has a bit of the late nite barroom feel – with some great blue notes and sadness stepping out from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Nice Japanese pressing, with obi – SMJ 6184.)

Max Roach — Deeds Not Words ... LP

Riverside/OJC, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99

A seminal set from Max Roach – the start of his more righteous stretch in jazz, as you might guess from the title of the album! At some level, the record's got a bit of the feel of the post-Clifford Brown Mercury years from Roach – but at another, it's stretching out towards the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Max Roach — Deeds Not Words (with bonus track) ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

A seminal set from Max Roach – the start of his more righteous stretch in jazz, as you might guess from the title of the album! At some level, the record's got a bit of the feel of the post-Clifford Brown Mercury years from Roach – but at another, it's stretching out towards the ... read more CD

(OJC pressing.)

Also available Deeds Not Words ... LP 23.99

Jim Robinson's New Orleans Band — New Orleans – The Living Legends ... LP

Riverside, 1961. Near Mint- ... $19.99

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(Mono blue label Bill Grauer Productions Inc pressing with microphone logo. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and some aging.)

Sonny Rollins — Essential Sonny Rollins On Riverside ... CD

Riverside, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99

Titles include "Pannonica", "Dearly Beloved", "Cutie", "Freedom Suite", "Someday I'll Find You", "The Last Time I Saw Paris", and "Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe". CD

Sonny Rollins — Freedom Suite ... LP

Riverside, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

A crucially important record in Sonny Rollins' career – one that had him breaking out of the straight bop sound, and emerging as a major power on the tenor sax – one with limitless creative power! The set features Rollins working with only drum and bass accompaniment – played by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Freedom Suite (with bonus track) ... CD 5.99

Sonny Rollins — Freedom Suite (Japanese pressing) ... CD

Riverside (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

A crucially important record in Sonny Rollins' career – one that had him breaking out of the straight bop sound, and emerging as a major power on the tenor sax – one with limitless creative power! The set features Rollins working with only drum and bass accompaniment – played by ... read more CD

(Out of print. Includes obi!)

Also available Freedom Suite (with bonus track) ... CD 5.99

Sonny Rollins — Freedom Suite (with bonus track) ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... $5.99

A crucially important record in Sonny Rollins' career – one that had him breaking out of the straight bop sound, and emerging as a major power on the tenor sax – one with limitless creative power! The set features Rollins working with only drum and bass accompaniment – played by ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Sonny Rollins — Freedom Suite (with bonus track) ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

A crucially important record in Sonny Rollins' career – one that had him breaking out of the straight bop sound, and emerging as a major power on the tenor sax – one with limitless creative power! The set features Rollins working with only drum and bass accompaniment – played by ... read more CD

(OJC pressing.)

Also available Freedom Suite (with bonus track) ... CD 5.99

Sonny Rollins — Freelance Years – Complete Riverside & Contemporary Recordings (5 CD set) ... CD

Riverside/Contemporary/Fantasy, Mid/Late 50s. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock

5 CDs – all wonderful! The set brings together 8 of Sonny Rollins' classic albums from the late 50s – Brilliant Corners, Way Out West, Jazz Contrasts, The Sound Of Sonny, That's Him!, Sonny Rollins Plays, Freedom Suite and Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders. CD

Sonny Rollins — Sound Of Sonny ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

A landmark album from Sonny Rollins – a record that really lives up to its title, as it shows the maturing tenorist really finding his own voice in jazz – a sound that's unlike any other! Rollins' Riverside work sometimes seems to get overlooked sometimes in light of his freer late 50s ... read more CD

George Russell — Ezz-Thetics (Riverside) ... CD

Riverside (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

Angular modernism from George Russell – a record that's still strongly preoccupied with his interest in modes and tones, but which also manages to swing nicely as well! The group here is a sextet – with Eric Dolphy making a great appearance on alto and bass clarinet – alongside ... read more CD

George Russell — Outer View ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... $9.99

George Russell was always committed to exploring new territory – as he proves well on this hard to find album cut for Riverside during the early 60s! Russell's surrounded himself here with some great younger and lesser-known players – including trumpeter Don Ellis, trombonist Garnett ... read more CD

(Out of print, punch through rear tray card.)

Mongo Santamaria — Mongo At The Village Gate ... LP

Battle/Riverside, 1963. Good ... Out Of Stock

A raw early cooker from Mongo Santamaria – a real standout album from the Riverside years, thanks to a live performance that goes far beyond his studio work of the time! The set was caught live at the Village Gate – in a way that lets the band open up and really jam on the tunes – ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Zoot Sims — Zoot! (Riverside) (SHMCD pressing) ... CD

Riverside/Universal, 1956. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About April 24, 2024 (delayed)

Simple and elegant genius from Zoot Sims – an overlooked quartet session recorded with George Handy on piano, Wilbur Ware on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. Handy was the famous arranger for the Boyd Rayburn group in the 40s, and here he arranges the whole set – and also contributes a ... read more CD

Johnny Hammond Smith — Black Coffee/Mr Wonderful ... CD

Riverside/Universal (Germany), 1962/1963. Used ... Out Of Stock

Sublime Hammond from Johnny Smith – a pair of early albums for Riverside, back to back on a single CD! Black Coffee is one of Johnny Hammond's first albums – and a cooking little live set that really has the organist working with some early raw power! The group's a trio, but they seem ... read more CD

Johnny Hammond Smith — Mr Wonderful ... LP

Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A record that definitely lives up to its title – reminding us not only that Johnny Hammond Smith is one hell of an organist, but also a great leader with a really unique feel for a groove! The set's noteworthy not just for Johnny's own work on Hammond, but also for the presence of a young ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Joe Sullivan — Little Rock Getaway ... LP

Riverside, 1953. Very Good ... $4.99

60s issue of obscure 1953 recordings made by Joe Sullivan in San Francisco – mostly solo, but with some occasional drums and bass. LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono blue label Bil Grauer Productions Inc pressing with microphone logo. Cover has bumped corners and some ringwear, mostly in back.)

Billy Taylor — Uptown ... LP

Riverside, 1960. Very Good ... $14.99 19.99

A pretty great trio date from Billy Taylor – and somewhat overlooked, too! The group features Henry Grimes on bass and Ray Mosca on drums – and the set captures Billy in a perfect spot between his early work for Prestige, and some of his 60s mainstream material – heard here in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Small blue label pressing, with silver text, microphone logo, and deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, center spine split, some light surface wear.)

Jack Teagarden/Pee Wee Russell — Jack Teagarden's Big Eight/Pee Wee Russell's Rhythm Makers ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1938/1940. Used ... $6.99

A full length Riverside album that brings together two different sessions from the 78rpm years! Side one features trombonist Jack Teagarden working with an octet that also includes Rex Stewart on cornet, Ben Webster on tenor, and Barney Bigard on clarinet – and side two features clarinet ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Also available Jack Teagarden's Big Eight/Pee Wee Russell's Rhythm Makers ... LP 7.99

Jack Teagarden/Pee Wee Russell — Jack Teagarden's Big Eight/Pee Wee Russell's Rhythm Makers ... LP

Riverside, 1938/1940. Sealed ... $7.99

A full length Riverside album that brings together two different sessions from the 78rpm years! Side one features trombonist Jack Teagarden working with an octet that also includes Rex Stewart on cornet, Ben Webster on tenor, and Barney Bigard on clarinet – and side two features clarinet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(OJC pressing, still sealed in the perforated outer sleeve with hype stickers & vintage store sticker.)

Also available Jack Teagarden's Big Eight/Pee Wee Russell's Rhythm Makers ... CD 6.99

Clark Terry — CT Meets Monk (aka In Orbit) ... LP

Riverside, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!

A surprisingly nice set that brings together Clark Terry and Thelonious Monk! Given Terry's bright approach to jazz, it's a bit hard to imagine him and Monk working well together – but at the time of this session, Clark still had a fair bit of an edge – with roots in a number of modern ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(ABC Riverside pressing. Cover has light wear.)

Clark Terry — In Orbit ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

A surprisingly nice set that brings together Clark Terry and Thelonious Monk! Given Terry's bright approach to jazz, it's a bit hard to imagine him and Monk working well together – but at the time of this session, Clark still had a fair bit of an edge – with roots in a number of modern ... read more CD

Clark Terry — Serenade To A Bus Seat ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... $6.99

A great early date as a leader from trumpeter Clark Terry – one cut during the stretch when he was keeping company with players like Thelonious Monk and Johnny Griffin! The latter player is a key member of Terry's group here – as Johnny's tenor adds a nice sharp edge to Clark's trumpet ... read more CD

Clark Terry — Serenade To A Bus Seat (Keepnews collection) ... CD

Riverside, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

A great early date as a leader from trumpeter Clark Terry – one cut during the stretch when he was keeping company with players like Thelonious Monk and Johnny Griffin! The latter player is a key member of Terry's group here – as Johnny's tenor adds a nice sharp edge to Clark's trumpet ... read more CD

(2007 pressing. Case has a cutout hole, back cover of booklet has a tiny bit of pen.)

Also available Serenade To A Bus Seat ... CD 6.99

Clark Terry — Top & Bottom Brass ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Clark Terry's breezy trumpet is paired with Don Butterfield's tuba for a real "top and bottom" session of brassy jazz. The two of them are backed by a sharp rhythm section that includes Jimmy Jones on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Art Taylor on drums. The set's got a lot of nice ... read more CD

(OJC pressing.)

Jean Thielemans (Toots Thielemans) — Man Bites Harmonica ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... $8.99

One of the first American albums from Belgian guitarist and harmonica player Toots Thielemans – a sharp-edged session that brings a new level of jazz into his work! The title's hokey, but the sound is totally great – with Toots on both harmonica and guitar, usually more of the former ... read more CD

(OJC pressing.)

Kid Thomas — New Orleans – The Living Legends – Kid Thomas & His Algiers Stompers ... LP

Riverside, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

... LP, Vinyl record album

(Stereo blue label Bill Grauer pressing with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has light wear.)

Kid Thomas — New Orleans – The Living Legends – Kid Thomas & His Algiers Stompers Featuring Emile Barnes ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

Kid Thomas on trumpet, Emile Barnes on clarinet, Louis Nelson on trombone, Joe James on piano, Joseph Butler on bass & Samuel Penn on drums. CD

Teri Thornton — Devil May Care ... LP

Riverside, 1961. Very Good+ ... $11.99

One of the best albums from singer Teri Thornton – a jazz vocalist who was really starting to come into her own at the beginning of the 60s, and shines here in a way that's different from some of her bigger label sets! Backings are by Norman Simmons – a pianist we love on his own, and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some edge wear, minimal surface wear.)

Bobby Timmons — Best Of Bobby Timmons ... CD

Riverside, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Tracks include "Dat Dere", "Soul Time", "Easy Does It", "Lush Life", "God Bless The Child", "Old Devil Moon", "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most", and two versions of "Moanin". CD

Bobby Timmons — Bobby Timmons Trio In Person ... LP

Riverside, 1961. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Bobby Timmons at the height of his powers – recorded live at the Village Vanguard, with a trio that includes Ron Carter on bass and Albert Heath on drums! The tracks are a bit longer than on some of Bobby's trio studio sides for Riverside – nicely swinging, with some killer piano work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Japanese pressing, with insert – SMJ 6110.)

Bobby Timmons — Born To Be Blue ... CD

Riverside/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... $19.99

One of Bobby Timmons' most obscure trio sessions from the early years – recorded at the tail end of the Riverside years, which is probably why the album disappeared so quickly! The set's in a similar format to some of Bobby's other records for Riverside – a trio set with either Sam ... read more CD

(1996 OJC pressing.)

Bobby Timmons — Sweet & Soulful Sounds ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

A wonderful mellow trio session from Bobby Timmons – done with a spare, relaxed approach that's a nice contrast to the recordings he was making for Prestige around the same time – but which still has the same deep, soulful approach to the piano that makes those records so great! Half a ... read more CD

(Late 90s pressing.)

Bobby Timmons — This Here Is Bobby Timmons ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

Fantastic early work from pianist Bobby Timmons – a set that shows all the brilliant young genius that marked his playing at the time! Although only a trio session, the album grooves with the best sort of vibe that you'd find in Bobby's recordings with Art Blakey or Cannonball Adderley ... read more CD

Also available This Here Is Bobby Timmons (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 19.99

Bobby Timmons — This Here Is Bobby Timmons ... LP

Riverside, 1960. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!

Fantastic early work from pianist Bobby Timmons – a set that shows all the brilliant young genius that marked his playing at the time! Although only a trio session, the album grooves with the best sort of vibe that you'd find in Bobby's recordings with Art Blakey or Cannonball Adderley ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Japanese pressing, with insert – SMJ 6050. A nice copy!)

Also available This Here Is Bobby Timmons (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 19.99

Bobby Timmons — This Here Is Bobby Timmons (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Riverside (Japan), 1960. Used ... $19.99 24.99

Fantastic early work from pianist Bobby Timmons – a set that shows all the brilliant young genius that marked his playing at the time! Although only a trio session, the album grooves with the best sort of vibe that you'd find in Bobby's recordings with Art Blakey or Cannonball Adderley ... read more CD

(Out of print – and includes obi!)

Roosevelt Wardell — Revelation ... LP

Riverside, 1960. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A very earthy set of piano tracks, recorded by LA pianist Roosevelt Wardell – who was one of the ultra-hip discoveries that Cannonball Adderley brought to Riverside Records during the early 60s! Wardell's got a heck of a lot of blues in his playing, but overall he's a jazz player – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Limited reissue pressing – done only for the Japanese market.)

Wilbur Ware — Chicago Sound ... CD

Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

A stone cold smoker from the Chicago scene of the 50s – the kind of record we're proud to say came from our hometown! The album brings together the best of some of the under-recognized players in the Windy City at the time – including bassist Wilbur Ware, alto saxophonist John Jenkins, ... read more CD

Wilbur Ware — Chicago Sound ... LP

Riverside, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A stone cold smoker from the Chicago scene of the 50s – the kind of record we're proud to say came from our hometown! The album brings together the best of some of the under-recognized players in the Windy City at the time – including bassist Wilbur Ware, alto saxophonist John Jenkins, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(OJC pressing.)

Ben Webster & Joe Zawinul — Soulmates ... LP

Riverside, 1963. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

An unusual early album by Joe Zawinul – one cut at the start of his early fame with Cannonball Adderley (and years before his success in Weather Report) – but in an easygoing way that's a perfect setting for the aging Ben Webster! Joe's not funking things up the way he did with Cannon, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Randy Weston — Randy Weston – Trio & Solo ... LP

Riverside, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Classic early work from Randy Weston – featuring one side of trio material with Sam Gill on bass and Art Blakey on drums – and one side of completely solo material! LP, Vinyl record album

Randy Weston — Randy Weston Trio – Unique Modern Jazz Stylings (10 inch LP) ... LP

Riverside, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

The title certainly gets it right – as the album features some of the first unique modern work by Randy Weston on wax – important trio material that was as important as key 50s sides by Thelonious Monk or Herbie Nichols! The session has Randy working with Sam Gill on bass and Art ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Vinyl is great! Cover has a small bit of masking tape, but no splits at all – and looks very nice too.)

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