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Pepper Adams —
Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams ... CD 
Savoy, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic album from Pepper Adams – one of his best, and an incredibly swinging session that will make you forget that he's playing a heavy baritone! At some level, the session shouldn't work so well – as it's got a rhythm group that's not particularly hard-hitting – with Hank ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Presenting Cannonball (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Savoy/Sony (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Cannonball Adderley's first albums – recorded for Savoy way back in 1955, and done with a free and open style that's a nice contrast to his tighter sides for Mercury! The album's very relaxed – that hardbop blowing session mode that Savoy virtually pioneered – letting the ... read more CD
Gene Ammons —
Red Top (aka Golden Saxophone Of Gene Ammons) ... CD Savoy/Denon (Japan), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice collection of Gene Ammons' work that doesn't always get as well remembered as his sides for Prestige or Chess – late 40s bop recordings for Savoy, done in a wonderfully full-voiced tone! The set features Gene's classic "Red Top", plus the great two part "Big Slam", ... read more CD
Also available Red Top (aka Golden Saxophone Of Gene Ammons) ... LP 9.99(Out of print. Includes Savoy Obi!)
Gene Ammons —
Red Top (aka Golden Saxophone Of Gene Ammons) ... LP 
Savoy, Late 40s/Early 50s. Sealed ... $9.99
A nice collection of Gene Ammons' work that doesn't always get as well remembered as his sides for Prestige or Chess – a 1947 bop session for Savoy with Howard McGhee on trumpet, Leo Parker on baritone, Junior Mance on piano, Gene Wright on bass, and Chuck Williams on drums; and early 50s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Arista pressing, still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Georgie Auld, Dizzy Gillespie, Shelly Manne, Cal Tjader & Others —
Cool California ... LP Savoy, Early 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s US issue. Cover has light wear.)
Savoy, 1961. Used ... $6.99
Some of the greatest modern jazz ever recorded! Tenorist Bill Barron is like no other – and although he's softened a bit in recent years, during the early 60s he was working with trumpeter Ted Curson to forge a bold new sound that was different from much of what was happening at the time. ... read more CD
Bill Barron —
Tenor Stylings ... CD Savoy/Denon (Japan), 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the modernist jazz team of Bill Barron and Ted Curson! The album's one of a few rare gems that Barron cut for the Savoy label early in his career – a mixture of Mingus-like angular jazz compositions, outfitted with a freer sense of soloing, and a deeply soulful ... read more CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing.)
Eddie Bert —
Crosstown (Musician Of The Year/Savoy/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1955. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
3 tremendous albums from modern trombonist Eddie Bert – all of which stand as some of his greatest work of the 50s! The records were all originally recorded for Savoy, and all within a few months of each other – and there's a crystal-clear focus on all of them that you don't always ... read more CD
Art Blakey —
Jazz Messengers (Savoy) (aka Midnight Session With The Jazz Messengers) ... LP Savoy, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
During the late 50s – after an initial burst of recordings with Blue Note, and before a later successful run for the label – Art Blakey recorded on a number of labels with a lesser-known version of The Jazz Messengers. This album's from that stretch – and like others from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing – in great shape! Cover has a tiny cut corner – but looks great!)
Bopland Boys —
Jazz Concert West Coast – Jazz West Coast Live – Hollywood Jazz Vol 2 ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1948. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Howard McGhee on trumpet, Trummy Young on trombone, Sonny Criss on alto, and Wardell Gray and Dexter Gordon on tenor. CD
(Out of print.)
Ronnell Bright —
Bright's Spot ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums as a leader from pianist Ronnell bright – a player who's best known for his work behind singers! The lineup is a trio – with the young Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Leonard Gaskin on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Burrell —
Jazzmen Detroit ... CD Savoy/Nippon (Japan), 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the first albums from guitarist Kenny Burrell as a leader – a date that has him working with players from his hometown scene in Detroit – in case you couldn't guess from the title! Kenny's style here is a bit different than on the Blue Note dates of the time – almost a bit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Burrell —
Jazzmen Detroit (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Savoy/Sony (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first albums from guitarist Kenny Burrell as a leader – a date that has him working with players from his hometown scene in Detroit – in case you couldn't guess from the title! Kenny's style here is a bit different than on the Blue Note dates of the time – almost a bit ... read more CD
Kenny Burrell —
Laid Back ... CD Muse/Savoy, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Obscure work from Kenny Burrell – material originally issued by Muse Records, most of it with a very laidback feel – as you'd guess from the title! The original sides were produced by Helen Keane, who'd done some of Bill Evans' greatest sets – and who had a real ear for the ... read more CD
Savoy, Mid 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Great small group work from Don Byas – some of his most important American sides of the 40s! Other players include Rudy Williams on alto, Emmett Berry and Benny Harris on trumpet, Jimmy Jones and Clyde Hart on piano, and Slam Stewart on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Don Byas —
Tenor Sax Solos (10 inch LP) ... LP Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
If you've ever needed a record to convince you of the genius of Don Byas, this is it – because the set sparkles with warmth and tone that's simply amazing – a sound that will grab you from the very first note! The focus of the album is clearly Byas' tenor – not just because that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is nice and clean. Cover has some light aging, but no splits – a very nice copy.)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd's Word ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's earliest sessions as a leader – a hard and heavy all-star set that features a quintet with Frank Foster on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Kenny Clarke on drums, and Dave Chambers on bass. The tracks all are long and have that almost blowing session Savoy approach – ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes Savoy obi.)
Donald Byrd —
Timeless ... CD Savoy, 1955/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little overview of work by Donald Byrd for the Savoy label in the 50s – a set that mostly features material from his one Savoy side as a leader, plus some bonus tracks! The core of the set is from the Byrd's Word date, recorded in 1955 – one of Donald's earliest sessions as a ... read more CD
Donald Byrd & John Jenkins —
Star Eyes (aka Jazz Eyes) ... LP Savoy, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little session – an oft-overlooked gem from Savoy's legendary hard bop years of the 50s – reissued many years later with an added bonus track! Altoist John Jenkins leads the session – which also features Donald Byrd – who gets co-billed as leader on this reissue, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Doug Carn —
Doug Carn Trio (Japanese paper sleeve version) ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Holy Cow – the rare first album by Doug Carn! This is a tight organ trio set, recorded for the Savoy label when they'd almost given up on jazz, and were only diddling around with a few local boys from Newark. They somehow discovered Carn, and recorded this amazing session that has him sound ... read more CD
Kenny Clarke —
Bohemia After Dark ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An excellent hardbop session from the glory days of the Savoy label – easily one of the label's key 50s classics! Drummer Kenny Clarke's at the front of the group – but all players are great, and the set features work by Cannonball Adderley on alto, Jerome Richardson on tenor, Donald ... read more CD
(1992 Nippon Columbia pressing.)
Kenny Clarke —
Bohemia After Dark Featuring Cannonball ... LP Savoy, 1955. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent hardbop session from the glory days of the Savoy label – easily one of the label's key 50s classics! Drummer Kenny Clarke's at the front of the group – but all players are great, and the set features work by Cannonball Adderley on alto, Jerome Richardson on tenor, Donald ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy/Sony (Japan), 1954/1955. Used ... $11.99
One of the greatest American albums to be issued under Kenny Clarke's name – a smoking set of boppish tracks that groove in a very early 50s Blue Note sort of way! And in fact, the tracks are a bit longer than the usual Blue Note bop sides, which makes them open up with some even longer ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Al Cohn —
Progressive Al Cohn ... LP Savoy, 1950/1953. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Nice nice early work from Al – of the sort you can't always find that easily on reissue! The set's a very well put together album that brings together titles from 2 early sets on Savoy. 4 tracks are from a 1950 set with a quartet that includes George Wallington, on the tracks "Infinity& ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nat King Cole —
Nat King Cole & The Nat King Cole Trio ... LP Savoy, Late 30s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really great collection – one that offers up the earliest work by Nat King Cole – before he even recorded for Decca or Capitol! The music here was all recorded in Hollywood, when Nat was fresh on the scene – and a number of titles were never issued at all! The group features ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(1989 pressing. Cover has light wear.)
John Coltrane & Wilbur Harden —
Jazz Way Out ... LP Savoy, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic early work by John Coltrane – an album that shows that he was already reaching far, even in the 50s! The tracks on the set are quite long – quite speculative work that predates some of the searching experiments that Trane began in the 60s, with a nice undercurrent of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane & Wilbur Hardin —
Dial Africa ... LP Savoy, 1958/1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 70s collection of some of Coltrane's groundbreaking recordings for Savoy from the late 50s – recorded in the company of a super-hip sextet with Wilbur Harden on trumpet, and done in a way so that the tracks open up nice and long, in strong modal grooves that point the way towards Trane's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light staining on the edges, faint ring wear, and a promo stamp.)
Savoy, 2009. Used ... $3.99
Features Ravi Coltrane on tenor sax, Luis Perdono on piano, Drew Gress on bass, and EJ Strickland on drums – plus special guests Charlie Haden on bass and Brandee Younger on harp! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Marc Copland —
Softly ... CD Savoy, 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
Marc Copland on piano, Gary Peacock on bass, and Bill Stewart on drums – plus Joe Lovano and Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone and Tim Hagans on trumpet. CD
Larry Coryell —
Major Jazz Minor Blues ... CD Savoy, Late 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Moment's Notice", "The Duke", "'Round Midnight", "Joy Spring", "Yesterdays", "No More Booze, Minor Blues", "Tender Tears", "My Shining Hour", "Toku Do",and "Sophisticated Lady". CD
Muse/Savoy, 1975. Used ... $5.99
We never tire of the saxophone work of Sonny Criss – and this mid 70s gem is a perfect example of his brilliance! Sonny's sound on alto here is completely his own – raspily, soulful style that's really unique – and which draws strongly from Criss' rich life experience, including ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mike Cuozzo —
Mighty Mike Cuozzo ... CD Savoy/Nippon (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mike Cuozzo didn't cut many records back in the day, but all of them are pretty darn nice – definitely the case with this one, which features Eddie Costa on vibes, Ronnie Ball on piano, Vinnie Burke on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
Mike Cuozzo —
Mighty Mike Cuozzo ... LP Savoy, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Mike Cuozzo didn't cut many records back in the day, but all of them are pretty darn nice – definitely the case with this one, which features Eddie Costa on vibes, Ronnie Ball on piano, Vinnie Burke on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with RVG etch and Sample Copy stamp. Cover has minimal wear, with some aging and Sample Copy stamps in back.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Heavy Hitter ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
A Heavy Hitter from tenorist Eddie Lockjaw Davis – recorded a bit late in his career, but with a sound that's mighty nice – and every bit as great as some of his 60s recordings for Prestige! The combo's small, swinging, and soulful – Albert Dailey on piano, George Duvivier on ... read more CD
Miles Davis —
First Miles ... CD Savoy (Japan), Mid 1940s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The title gets it right – as these recordings are definitely some of the first-ever by Miles Davis – some done under his own name, some as a key sideman with other artists! The first 8 cuts feature Davis with group of his own, featuring his famous boss of the time, Charlie Parker, on ... read more CD
(1992 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Bill Dixon/Savoy/Atlantic, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal "new thing" work by Bill Dixon and Archie Shepp! The album is divided in two – so that one side features work by Dixon, playing in a group with Ken McIntyre; and the other side features Shepp leading a combo that includes Ted Curson, John Tchicai, and Don Cherry. Both ... read more CD
Bobby Donaldson —
Dixieland Jazz Party ... LP Savoy, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Rex Stewart on cornet, Emmett Berry on trumpet, Buster Bailey on clarinet, Vic Dickenson on trombone, Red Richards on piano, Bucky Pizzarelli on banjo and guitar, and Al Lucas on bass and tuba. LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, Late 40s. Used ... $3.99
Some of the earliest recorded work from trumpeter Kenny Dorham – presented here in an overstuffed set that brings together most of his appearances on the Savoy label! The core standout tunes here are 10 numbers recorded in 1946 by The Bebop Boys – a combo that featured Dorham, Sonny ... read more CD
Savoy, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
James Brown's old funky reed player hits wax in this groovy solo set of his own – playing here with a sound that's a bit more produced than usual, and with more of a 70's groove than you're used to hearing him in. His tone is perfect, as always, and the record is arranged and conducted by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label advance promo, in a plain sleeve with one-sheet. One-sheet has some marks in pen.)
Booker Ervin —
Cookin ... CD Savoy, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Killer stuff from Booker Ervin – and one of his first sessions as a leader! The album was recorded during a stretch when Ervin was coming into fame as a member of the Mingus group – and he's playing here with a number of Mingus-ites like Richard Williams on trumpet, Horace Parlan on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Frank Foster & Frank Wess —
2 Franks Please ... LP Savoy, 1956/1957. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Ouch, what a terrible title – and for such a nice album! The record brings together sides recorded by Frank Wess and Frank Foster for the Savoy label in 1956 and 1957 – laidback hardbop tunes that have both players working in easy-going company, with the feel of a late 50s Prestige ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Frank Foster, AK Salim, Billy Ver Planck, & Others —
Jazz Is Busting Out All Over ... CD Savoy (Japan), Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A compilation album, but one that's classic enough to stand on its own – thanks to a rock-solid roster of talent from the mighty Savoy Records catalog of the 50s! The format here follows in the looser blowing session mode of some of Savoy's best sides of the period – and groups shift ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Savoy (Japan), 1959. Used ... $16.99
A seminal session from Curtis Fuller – one of a handful he cut for Savoy, recorded during that late 50s/early 60s period when he seemed poised to become one of the biggest trombonists in jazz! (Whatever happened? How did he cut so many records as a leader so fast, then slide back into being ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Red Garland —
I Left My Heart . . . ... CD Savoy, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Way more than just a regular trio outing from Red Garland – as the great Leo Wright joins the group on alto for half the tracks – making a rare small group appearance for the time! CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Erroll Garner —
Complete Savoy & Dial Master Takes ... CD Savoy/Disconforme (Spain), Late 40s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Erroll Garner on piano joined by Irving Ashby and Mike Bryan on guitar, with John Levy, John Simmons, Leonard Gaskin, Slam Stewart, and Red Callender on bass, and George De Hart, Alvin Stoller, Charlie Smith, and Doc West on drums. CD
Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Rare early work for Savoy Records – originally 78rpm material, compiled here into a full album! Titles include "I Cover The Waterfront", "Love Walked In", "Indiana", "Somebody Loves Me", "Penthouse Serenade", "Undecided", "Red ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Erroll Garner —
Erroll Garner Plays Vol 2 ... LP Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A collection of the great early Savoy material recorded by Erroll Garner! Titles include "Moonglow", "Laura", "This Can't Be Love", "She's Funny That Way", "I Surrender Dear", "Stormy Weather", and "All Of Me". LP, Vinyl record album
Stan Getz —
Complete Savoy Recordings ... CD Savoy, Late 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Excellent early material from Stan Getz – some of his first recordings ever, done when both his tenor sound and bop were in their infancy! There's a roughness here that's quite different than the Verve style of the 50s – but that's a nice change, too – and it's compelling to hear ... read more CD
Stan Getz —
Opus De Bop – The Savoy Sessions ... LP Savoy, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of Stan Getz' earliest sides for Savoy – 78rpm material from some of his youngest years on record, – with players who include Shorty Rogers on trumpet, Kai Winding on trombone, Hank Jones and Duke Jordan on piano, and Al Cohn and Zoot Sims on tenors. LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy (Japan), Early 50s. Used ... $6.99
A nice little collection of some of Dizzy Gillespie's best bop material for Savoy – tunes that were originally recorded as 78rpm singles – then issued together on this classic album of all-star players! The tunes are short, catchy, and often very grooving – that mix of whimsy and ... read more CD
(1996 mono pressing.)
Savoy, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
With John Coltrane, Milt Jackson, Kenny Burrell, JJ Johnson, Art Blakey, Joe Carroll, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, light stains at the spine, and is bent at the top right corner.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Used ... $2.99
Classic Savoy bop work from Diz – featuring some sides cut with the orchestra of Johnny Richards, plus some cut with the "Bepop (sic) Boys", a group that includes Milt Jackson, James Moody, Hank Jones, Dave Burns, and John Brown. The Richards sides are great – a bit more ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $24.99 29.99
Classic Savoy bop work from Diz – featuring some sides cut with the orchestra of Johnny Richards, plus some cut with the "Bepop (sic) Boys", a group that includes Milt Jackson, James Moody, Hank Jones, Dave Burns, and John Brown. The Richards sides are great – a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp – a beautiful copy!)
Dexter Gordon —
Long Tall Dexter – The Savoy Sessions ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A huge collection of material that Dexter recorded for Savoy in the early bop years – mostly issued as 78 rpm singles, but also including a number of tracks from the album Dexter Rides Again. The set brings together a wealth of alternate takes of the material, including a number of unissued ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Gordon —
Master Takes – Savoy Recordings ... LP Savoy, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Bud Powell, Fats Navarro, and Tadd Dameron. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray —
Hunt ... LP Savoy, 1947. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A rarity from the bop era – hard-blowing tracks that run for a duration that's way longer than the standard three minutes of most 78rpm singles. Here, Gordon and Gray blow head to head in some of their famous "battle" sessions – working with players like Sonny Criss, Howard ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, 1948. Used ... $6.99
LA bebop jam session material, featuring two long tracks recorded live in the city of angels, probably illegally by Savoy's Herman Lubinsky, who was a noted crook. Who cares, though, as the sides give us a great picture of the kind of lively cutting jam sessions that were ripping through the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Savoy/Nippon (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ... $9.99
An odd little album on Savoy – one that collects material from 4 different pianists, packaged with a sexy title, and a cover that has a lusty redhead really "loving" the piano! The best material on here, in our opinion, is the Herbie Nichols work – rare non-Blue ... read more CD
(Includes Savoy obi!)
Coleman Hawkins —
Meets The Big Sax Section ... LP Savoy, 1958/1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sweet little 50s session from Hawk – recorded for the World Wide subsidary of Savoy, in a great style that has plenty of room for solo space! Tracks are long, and arranged by Billy Ver Plank – with a moody small combo mode that lets Hawkins get in plenty of those edgey bits in his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, large promo sticker, light wear, some clear tape holding the top seam, and partially unglued bottom seam.)
Andre Hodeir —
American Jazzmen Play Andre Hodeir (aka Essais) ... LP Savoy, 1957. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of a few albums cut in America by French 50s modernist Andre Hodeir – a set of compositions arranged and conducted by Hodeir himself, featuring American players that include Idrees Sulieman and Donald Byrd on trumpets, Hal McKusick on alto and bass clarinet, Bobby Jaspar on tenor and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Richard Groove Holmes —
Groove's Groove ... CD Savoy/32 Jazz, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An assortment of tracks from Groove's later years on Muse Records – a great time when he dropped the electronics of some of his 70s sessions, and moved back to the small combo soul jazz grooving mode that first got him started in the jazz business! The tracks are all relatively long, and ... read more CD
Vijay Iyer —
Reimagining ... CD Savoy, 2005. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Vijay Iyer on piano, Rudresh Mahanthappa on alto sax, Stephan Crump on bass, and Marcus Gilmore on drums. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Milt Jackson —
Early Modern ... CD Savoy, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
23 tracks – all early Savoy Records material by this legendary vibist – including some rare alternate takes! CD
(Out of print.)
Milt Jackson —
From Opus De Jazz To Jazz Skyline ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best-known 50s jazz sessions from the Savoy label – a laidback classic that's a great illustration of the label's shift in modes after the early bop years! The setting here is relatively informal – with Milt Jackson as the ersatz leader, working almost in blowing session ... read more CD
Savoy, 1955. Very Good ... $3.99
One of the best-known 50s jazz sessions from the Savoy label – a laidback classic that's a great illustration of the label's shift in modes after the early bop years! The setting here is relatively informal – with Milt Jackson as the ersatz leader, working almost in blowing session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono maroon label pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Milt Jackson —
Opus De Jazz (70s pressing) ... LP Savoy, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the best-known 50s jazz sessions from the Savoy label – a laidback classic that's a great illustration of the label's shift in modes after the early bop years! The setting here is relatively informal – with Milt Jackson as the ersatz leader, working almost in blowing session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, 1955. Very Good- ... $11.99
One of the best-known 50s jazz sessions from the Savoy label – a laidback classic that's a great illustration of the label's shift in modes after the early bop years! The setting here is relatively informal – with Milt Jackson as the ersatz leader, working almost in blowing session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has some light wear & aging.)
John Jenkins & Donald Byrd —
Jazz Eyes ... CD Regent/Savoy, Late 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little session – an oft-overlooked gem from Savoy's legendary hardbop years of the 50s! Altoist John Jenkins leads the session – which also features Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor – and with a lineup like that, you can hardly miss! ... read more CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing.)
JJ Johnson & Kai Winding —
Jay & Kai (Savoy) ... LP Savoy, 1955. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent early recordings from the team of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – the kind of sides that always remind us how great their twin trombone work could be! The album's lacking the cliches of later albums, and presents both players at their best – soulful and stripped down, grooving ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing with a deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has a spot of gloss peel, with light aging on the back.)
Pete Johnson —
Pete's Blues ... CD Savoy/Nippon (Japan), 1946. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Al Hall on bass, Albert Nicholas on clarinet, Hot Lips Page on trumpet, JC Heard on drums, Jimmy Shirley on guitar, Ben Webster on tenor sax & JC Higginbotham on trombone. CD
(Out of print.)
Pete Johnson —
Pete's Blues ... LP Savoy, 1946. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Pete Johnson on piano, JC Heard and Jack Parker on drums, Al Hall and Abe Bolar on bass, Jimmy Shirley on guitar, Albert Nicholas on clarinet, Ben Webster and Budd Johnson on tenor, Hot Lips Page on trumpet, JC Higginbotham and Clyde Bernhardt on trombone, and Don Stovall on alto. LP, Vinyl record album
Hank Jones —
Bluebird – Hank Jones Trio With Guests ... LP Savoy, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Hank's few non-trio sets as a leader – and a great set of hardbop tunes that features work by Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson, Herbie Mann, and Kenny Clarke. The horns add in a lot more than you get on the usual Jones album – taking Hank's piano into firey territory that shows he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, 1955. Used ... $9.99
One of Hank Jones' key mid 50s sides for the Savoy label – and quite possibly the hippest of the bunch, thanks to the presence of a young Donald Byrd on trumpet! The core trio here is Hank's group with Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – but it's Donald Byrd's trumpet that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hank Jones —
Hank Jones Quartet & Quintet ... LP Savoy, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Hank Jones' key mid 50s sides for the Savoy label – and quite possibly the hippest of the bunch, thanks to the presence of a young Donald Byrd on trumpet! The core trio here is Hank's group with Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – but it's Donald Byrd's trumpet that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hank Jones Quartet & Quintet ... CD 9.99
Duke Jordan & Hall Overton —
Jazz Laboratory Series – Do It Yourself Jazz Vol 1 & 2 ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Gigi Gryce, Oscar Peterson and Kenny Clarke on the first 4 tracks and Hall Overton, Phil Woods, Teddy Kotick and Nick Stabulas on the back 4. CD
Yusef Lateef —
Fabric Of Jazz ... LP Savoy, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album from brother Yusef, and one that's got the haunting mix of hardbop and exotic instrumentation that made these early records so great. Yusef plays argol and flute, in addition to straight tenor, and he's backed by a Detroit group that includes Bernard McKinney on euphonium , ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yusef Lateef —
Gong ... LP Savoy, 1957. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of the genius work that Yusef Lateef cut for the Savoy label in his early years – a haunting mix of hardbop and exotic instrumentation that may well be some of Lateef's greatest music ever! Yusef plays tenor and flute, and he's backed by a Detroit group that includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yusef Lateef —
Jazz For The Thinker ... LP Savoy, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
"Jazz For The Thinker" – a great title for this mind-expanding set of tunes from Yusef Lateef, recording here from the Detroit underground of the late 50s, with a really cosmic and exotic approach to his work! The album's one of the best of Lateef's sides for Savoy – a blend ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s white label SJ pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Yusef Lateef —
Jazz Mood ... LP Savoy, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful stuff from Brother Yusef, cut during his early days with Savoy, when he was hitting a perfect mix of soul jazz, hardbop, and more exotic instrumentation. This set features his great quintet with Curtis Fuller, Hugh Lawson, and Louis Hayes – and Yusef plays a number of other strange ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yusef Lateef —
Last Savoy Sessions ... CD Savoy, 1957/1959. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
Incredible early work from Yusef Lateef – some of his best! On these early Savoy side, Lateef is drawing from the wealth of influences that were running through the Detroit jazz underground of the 50s that spawned him – and apart from a strongly-conceived bop-influenced sound, you'll ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Barbara Long —
Soul ... CD Savoy, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very hip album of vocal jazz – recorded by the underground singer Barbara Long, a righteous east coast talent who cut a very small amount of work during the 60s. This set's got Long backed by a small group that includes Booker Ervin, Billy Howell, and Nat Phipps – and Ervin's tenor ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pat Martino —
First Light – Joyous Lake/Savoy, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
On Joyous Lake; Delmar Brown on electric piano, Mark Leonard on bass & Kenwood Dennard on drums & percussion. On Starbright; Gil Goldstein on keyboards, Michael Mainieri & Warren Bernhardt on synetesizers, Will Lee on bass, Charles Collins & Michael Carvin on drums, Alyrio Lima ... read more CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode.)
Pat Martino —
Footprints ... CD Savoy, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Martino plays in a 2-guitar quartet – with Bobby Rose backing him up on guitar, plus rhythm accompaniment by Richard Davis and Billy Higgins. The sound's definitely in the trippier, post-hippie style of Martino's work, with a sort of looseness and fluidity that you either love or hate, but a ... read more CD
Howard McGhee —
Maggie – The Savoy Sessions ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Howard McGhee had a bit of a checkered recording career over the years, but the material he cut for Savoy was some of his strongest – and showed the bop trumpter as one of the more innovative players of his generation, willing to experiment with more interesting arrangements and styles than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, 1952/1953. Used ... $3.99
A collection of early 50s performances accompanied by Max Wayne, Bob Carter, and Vinnie Burke on bass; and Mousie Alexander, Mel Zelnick, and Joe Morello on drums. CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic session of modernist jazz – and some of Mingus most groundbreaking early work! The album was recorded for Savoy with 2 different groups – one's got Mingus leading John LaPorta on alto, Teo Macero on tenor, and Mal Waldron on piano, and the other group's a quartet with Macero, ... read more CD
(Includes Savoy/Denon obi.)
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic session of modernist jazz – and some of Mingus most groundbreaking early work! The album was recorded for Savoy with 2 different groups – one's got Mingus leading John LaPorta on alto, Teo Macero on tenor, and Mal Waldron on piano, and the other group's a quartet with Macero, ... read more CD
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic session of modernist jazz – and some of Mingus most groundbreaking early work! The album was recorded for Savoy with 2 different groups – one's got Mingus leading John LaPorta on alto, Teo Macero on tenor, and Mal Waldron on piano, and the other group's a quartet with Macero, ... read more CD
Savoy/Nippon (Japan), 1956. Used ... $11.99
The jazz message of Hank Mobley here is loud, proud, and plenty soulful – a key early illustration of his massive talents on the tenor sax, recorded in the relaxed company of top-shelf players of his generation! The format's a bit less structured than Mobley on Blue Note – more in a ... read more CD
(Out of print 1991 pressing.)
Savoy/Nippon (Japan), 1951/1952. Used ... $1.99
Some of the earliest material ever recorded by the Modern Jazz Quartet – early 50s sides that were originally issued as 78rpm singles, then brought together in this self-titled LP! Some of the material was first released under the name of the Milt Jackson Quartet – but featured the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Savoy (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Early and brilliant work by the MJQ – recorded at a time when the combo's idea was quite unique, and when its execution was still filled with a lot of creative energy! The group, of course, features the core duo of Milt Jackson and John Lewis – and bass chores are handled by either ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
James Moody —
Homage ... CD Savoy, 2004. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Jim Rotundi on trumpet, Lou Marini and Lawrence Feldman on flute, and David Hazeltine on piano. CD
Brew Moore, Allen Eager, Phil Urso, & Others —
Brothers & Other Mothers Vol 2 ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An excellent collection of overlooked tenor players from the late 40s and early 50s – put together from rare Savoy 78s and 10" sessions – with excellent notes, too! Features a full side each of work by Brew Moore, Allen Eager, and Phil Urso – plus tracks by Teddy Reig and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Frank Morgan/Savoy, Mid 50s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Includes cuts from a 1954 sessions with Frank Morgan and the Kenny Clarke All-Stars, with Walter Benton on tenor, Milt Jackson on vibes, Gerald Wiggins on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums; plus cuts from a 1955 sessions with Gigi Gryce on alto, Duke Jordan on piano, Oscar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue, still sealed with light wear and a sticker spot.)
Savoy/Sony (Japan), 1956. Used ... $11.99
One of Lee Morgan's first-ever recordings as a leader, cut way back when he was just a hip teenager from Philly with a bucketful of promise on the trumpet! The session's a crack hard bop date – with an all-star cast that includes Hank Mobley on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Doug Watkins on ... read more CD
(1995 Japanese pressing.)
Lee Morgan & Hank Mobley —
A-1 – The Savoy Sessions (aka Introducing Lee Morgan) ... LP Savoy, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Lee Morgan's first-ever recordings as a leader, cut way back when he was just a hip teenager from Philly with a bucketful of promise on the trumpet! The session's a crack hard bop date – with an all-star cast that includes Hank Mobley on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Doug Watkins on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy/Atlantic, 1956. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Tracks include-"Budo", "Cattin", "Hank's Shout", "Madeline" and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
An excellent set that brings together Fats Navarro's recordings for Savoy – late 40s sides that were always poorly packaged and annotated on record, which are compiled here wonderfully, with great notes, and a few unissued tracks! Players include Leo Parker, Kenny Dorham, Sonny Stitt, Ernie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has minimal wear and a promo stamp.)
Fats Navarro —
Fats Navarro Memorial Album ... CD Savoy/Columbia (Japan), 1946/1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few full albums ever issued under the name of trumpeter Fats Navarro – and like most of them, a posthumous collection of material cut before his untimely early death! The set's a memorial of sorts, and it compiles some important sides from the mid 40s, recorded for Savoy – ... read more CD
Fats Navarro —
Fats Navarro Memorial Album ... CD Savoy, 1946/1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few full albums ever issued under the name of trumpeter Fats Navarro – and like most of them, a posthumous collection of material cut before his untimely early death! The set's a memorial of sorts, and it compiles some important sides from the mid 40s, recorded for Savoy – ... read more CD
