Jazz
A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
CDs (524) new/used, Vinyl (346) new/used, LPs (344) new/used, 12-inch (1 new), 7-inch (1 used), All (870)
Verve (label)
Sort by
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago ... CD 
EmArcy/Verve, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great session from 1959 – one that features John Coltrane playing tenor in a combo that's billed as being led by altoist Cannonball Adderley – but which is really more of a Miles Davis combo, without Miles! The set was recorded in Chicago when both were stopping through the city ... read more CD
(1999 Verve Master Edition.)
Mercury/Verve, 1959. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
A great session from 1959 – one that features John Coltrane playing tenor in a combo that's billed as being led by altoist Cannonball Adderley – but which is really more of a Miles Davis combo, without Miles! The set was recorded in Chicago when both were stopping through the city ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago ... LP 29.99(Part of the excellent Verve Acoustic Sounds series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Cannonball Adderley —
Julian Cannonball Adderley ... CD EmArcy/Verve, 1955. Used ... $2.99
Very early work from Cannonball Adderley – recorded way before the funky years, when he was a hard-wailing soulful soloist with a lot of bop in his style! Cannon's paired here with brother Nat, a good companion even at this early stage – and the two of them solo in front of a large ... read more CD
(Out of print 2003 digipack pressing with domestic obi!)
Cannonball Adderley —
Jump For Joy/Mercury/Verve, 1955/1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
2 early experiments by Cannonball Adderley – both of which feature him as the main soloists in front of larger backings! Jump For Joy is an interesting early side by Cannonball that captures him before he'd really found his voice – and when the folks at Mercury still didn't really know ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Arooj Aftab/Verve, 2023. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Maybe one of the warmest recordings we've ever heard from pianist Vijay Iyer – but that's maybe no surprise, as the session is graced with these sublime vocals from singer Arooj Aftab – and delivered in a style that's much more than standard jazz! Iyer plays Fender Rhodes and piano, ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Love In Exile ... LP 31.99
Arooj Aftab/Verve, 2023. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $31.99 35.99
Maybe one of the warmest recordings we've ever heard from pianist Vijay Iyer – but that's maybe no surprise, as the session is graced with these sublime vocals from singer Arooj Aftab – and delivered in a style that's much more than standard jazz! Iyer plays Fender Rhodes and piano, ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve (Japan), 1953/1957. Used ... $18.99
An early Verve album by Japanese pianist Toshiko Akioshi – recorded during her 50s years in the US, with a heavy boppish sound that's quite different than her later work! At the time, Toshiko was a strong disciple of Bud Powell – and there's a lot of Powell's fluid frenetic playing in ... read more CD
(Out of print 2009 SHMCD pressing, includes obi. Still sealed.)
Verve/Universal (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
Don't let the title fool you, because although the cover of the record says "Many Sides Of Toshiko", the album only features one – her great approach to bop-inflected trio material – recorded here in a classic Verve session with a distinct Bud Powell influence! Not that we're ... read more CD
Gerald Albright —
Groovology ... CD GRP/Verve, 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Old School Jam", "Groovology", "Bring A Li'l Love", "Ain't No Stoppin'", "Change The World", "I Will Always Love You", "The Next Level", "I Need You", "Don't Hold Back", and "We Fall ... read more CD
Joey Alexander —
Warna ... CD Verve, 2020. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Alexander on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Kendrick Scott on drums – plus guest flute from Anne Drummond, and percussion from Luisito Quintero. CD
Lorez Alexandria —
Alexandria The Great ... CD Verve, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album from Lorez Alexanderia – one of her two excellent sessions for Impulse! The record was cut after Lorez recorded some great sides for the Argo label – and it works off the strength of those sides, taking her unique vocal approach, forged in R&B, but smoothed by ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Alexandria The Great ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Geri Allen —
Gathering ... CD Verve, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Geri Allen on piano, Wallace Roney on trumpet, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Buster Williams on bass, Lenny White on drums, Mino Cinelu on percussion, and others. CD
(Sticker over barcode.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Boss Tenors In Orbit! (Verve master edition) ... CD Verve, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A studio album, but one that really has Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt recreating some of the bold energy of their live shows – coming across with a vibe that's much more Prestige Records than Verve, thanks to the presence of the Don Patterson trio on the set! Backing is by Don on Hammond, Paul ... read more CD
(2002 Verve master edition in a tri-fold digipack sleeve.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Prime Cuts (Boss Tenors & Boss Tenors In Orbit) ... LP Verve, 1961/1962. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A nice little 2-fer collecting two great meetings of two greats! Jug and Stitt go head to head on Boss Tenors, a classic album of tracks that perfectly captures the joy and fury of their live performances from years before! The record was cut in Chicago with a very hard rhythm section that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue, still sealed with a small corner cut.)
Louis Armstrong —
I Love Jazz ... CD Verve, 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
50s recordings – with small combos that incude Eddie Miller on tenor, Barney Bigard or Peanuts Hucko on clarinet, Trummy Young on trombone, and Barrett Deems or Cozy Cole on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Louis Armstrong —
I've Got The World On A String/Verve, Late 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Two excellent vocal albums that Louis cut for Verve – some of the best of his career, and both graced with amazing arrangements by Russ Garcia! The sound's a lot purer than some of the pop vocal albums that Louis cut for other labels, like Decca – and he both sings and plays trumpet on ... read more CD
(Out of print and has some smudges.)
Verve, 1957. Used ... $9.99
Wonderful 50s vocal work from Louis Armstrong – with backing from Sy Oliver, and some sweet trumpet solos too! CD
(Out of print, Verve Master Edition. Still sealed with a cutout through the barcode.)
Verve, 1958. Used ... $4.99
With Trummy Young on trombone, Dave McRae on clarinet, Billy Kyle on piano, George Barnes on guitar, Mort Herbert on bass, Barrett Deems on drums, and Nickie Tagg on organ; with choir directed by Sy Oliver. CD
(Out of print Verve Master Edition.)
Louis Armstrong —
New Orleans Nights ... CD Decca/Verve, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the hipper Louis Armstrong albums of the 50s – a set that still has him singing in that charming comeback style of other sessions of the time – but which also has a slightly deeper groove overall! The New Orleans Nights title is taken very strongly here – and the session ... read more CD
Verve, Late 40s/1950s. Used 3 CDs ... $24.99
Louis Armstrong on trumpet & vocal with Yank Lawson on trumpet, Jack Teagarden & Trummy Young on trombone, Barney Bigard & Edmond Hall on clarinet, George Dorsey & Hilton Jefferson on alto saxophone, Bud Freeman, Seldon Powell & Lucky Thompson on tenor saxophone, Dave McRae on ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed with a cutout mark through slipcover barcode.)
Louis Armstrong —
Satchmo At Pasadena ... CD Decca/Verve, 1951. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A cool California concert from Louis Armstrong – surprisingly intimate, despite the setting – and recorded with a less-polished feel than some of his other 50s live dates! There's a relatively spontaneous quality to the music, and the album really helps keep the spirit of the concert ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... $11.99
Gordon Jenkins did the arrangements, and the record features Louis' version of "Blueberry Hill" – plus the tracks "Chlo-e", "Jeannine", "Spooks!", "Trees", and "It's All In The Game". Includes four bonus tracks. CD
(2001 Verve Master Edition.)
Louis Armstrong —
Ultimate Collection (3 CD set) ... CD Verve, 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Joined by Coleman Hawkins, Earl Hines, Bing Crosby, the Mills brothers, Sidney Bechet, Jack Teagarden, Billie Holiday, Louis Jordan, Ella Fitzgerald, and many more. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson —
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson ... CD Verve, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... read more CD
Also available Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (Verve master edition) ... CD 3.99(US pressing.)
Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson —
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (180 gram pressing) ... LP Verve, 1957. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (Verve master edition) ... CD 3.99
Verve, 1957. Used ... $3.99
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve Masters Edition, in the tri-fold digipack.)
Cadet/Verve, 1968. Used ... $36.99
One of the grooviest records ever – a sublime blend of African percussion, soulful orchestrations, and Dorothy Ashby's amazing electric harp! By the time of this landmark album, Dorothy had been knocking around the jazz world for a number of years, but it wasn't until she hooked up with ... read more CD
(2003 digipak pressing – in nice shape!)
Cadet/Verve, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
Incredible work from the amazing Dorothy Ashby – a brilliant set of funky and spiritual tunes, set to full backings from Chicago soul arranger Richard Evans! This album is easily one of Ashby's greatest, and it's dedicated to the writings of Omar Khayyam – one of the forces guiding ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby ... LP 39.99
Verve/DRG, 1952. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A really amazing set of recordings – vocal sessions done by Fred Astaire in the later season of his career – recorded in the studio with intimate backing by a Verve group that includes Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers, and Flip Phillips! The material features lovely new ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fred Astaire —
Astaire Story (3LP Box Set) ... LP Verve/Book Of The Month, Early 1950s. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
A really amazing set of recordings – vocal sessions done by Fred Astaire in the later season of his career – recorded in the studio with intimate backing by a Verve group that includes Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers, and Flip Phillips! The material features lovely new ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s white label DRG pressing. Includes the booklet. Box has light aging.)
Chet Baker —
Baby Breeze ... CD Verve, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really cool 60s session from the great Chet Baker – one that moves away from the standard sound of his 50s work, and shows that unusual sense of careful sonic energy that would mark his further development over the decades! Chet's got a great sound here – blowing flugelhorn instead ... read more CD
Chet Baker —
Blood Chet & Tears ... LP Verve, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A very unusual set – as Chet Baker plays with larger arrangements from Jerry Styner, which include work from members of the wrecking crew! There's a melancholy feel that really lives up to the image and title of the record – and while most tunes feature just Chet's trumpet in the lead, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gato Barbieri —
Chapter Three – Viva Emiliano Zapata ... CD Impulse/Verve, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing work from Gato Barbieri's legendary exploration of Latin American sounds for Impulse Records – a set that's heavy on Cuban influences, thanks to arrangements from the mighty Chico O'Farrill! The sound is sublime – a bit fuller than some of Gato's other albums in the run, but ... read more CD
Gato Barbieri —
Finest Hour ... CD Verve, 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado", "Nunca Mas", "To Be Continued", "Bahia", "Latin Lady", "Europa", and "Speak Low". CD
Kenny Barron —
Other Places ... CD Verve, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Ralph Moore on tenor and soprano saxophones, Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone, Rufus Reid on bass, Victor Lewis on drums, and Mino Cinelu on percussion. CD
Kenny Barron —
Wanton Spirit ... CD Verve, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Kenny Barron on piano – with Charlie Haden on bass and Roy Haynes on drums! CD
Verve, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Kenny Barron on piano and Regina Carter on violin. CD
(Out of print and sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)
Count Basie —
April In Paris ... CD Verve, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Basie's biggest albums – but still a work of pure genius! "April In Paris" is one of the darkest jazz standards ever written, and it never sounded better than in this original version, which features that great ending in which Basie and the band stop, then start, then stop ... read more CD
Count Basie —
April In Paris ... LP Verve, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Basie's biggest albums – but still a work of pure genius! "April In Paris" is one of the darkest jazz standards ever written, and it never sounded better than in this original version, which features that great ending in which Basie and the band stop, then start, then stop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – UMV 2641. Vinyl has a short click on "Shiny Stockings".)
Count Basie —
Basie In London ... CD Verve, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Basie was getting all over the place during the 50s – and this set's a great little concert recorded in London! The album's classic Basie for Verve – with Joe Williams on vocals on 3 tracks, and a tight group that includes Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Benny Powell, Matthew Gee, and Frank ... read more CD
(1988 pressing.)
Count Basie —
Basie In London ... LP Verve, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Basie was getting all over the place during the 50s – and this set's a great little concert recorded in London! The album's classic Basie for Verve – with Joe Williams on vocals on 3 tracks, and a tight group that includes Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Benny Powell, Matthew Gee, and Frank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
Basie Rides Again ... LP Verve, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A smoking stormer from Basie's Verve years – filled with tight-grooving shorter tunes, played in a style that's a great update of the original approach of the group! Eddie Lockjaw Davis is actually working with the group on this set, making for some searing tenor moments that really stand ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
Basie Roars Again ... LP Verve, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Basie Goes Wess", "Peace Pipe", "Blues Go Away", "Stereophonic", "Mambo Mist", and "Sixteen Men Swinging" LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
Count Basie At Newport (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
The 50s Basie band, loud and proud – recorded beautifully by Verve on the stage of the Newport Jazz Festival in 1957 – a great year, both for the group and the fest! The lineup here features Count Basie firmly at the helm on piano – with players who include Lester Young, Illinois ... read more CD
(2007 digipak pressing.)
Count Basie —
Count Basie At Newport (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The 50s Basie band, loud and proud – recorded beautifully by Verve on the stage of the Newport Jazz Festival in 1957 – a great year, both for the group and the fest! The lineup here features Count Basie firmly at the helm on piano – with players who include Lester Young, Illinois ... read more CD
(Late 80s PolyGram pressing.)
Count Basie —
Dance Session Album #2 ... LP Clef/Verve, 1954. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Classic Verve work by The Count, and a session in which the Basie group plays for dancers – in a style that continued to make them one of the most popular bigger bands of the 50s! Tracks are short, tight, and highly rhythmic – played by a group that features Ernie Wilkins, Marshall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label Clef pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and some minor peeled spots in front.)
Count Basie —
Lil Ol Groovemaker Basie! ... CD Verve, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Count Basie and Quincy Jones were always a mighty mighty combination – and there's no finer proof of that fact than this sweet little set! Quincy had a way of swinging Basie's group even more than Neal Hefti did – really letting the piano step out front, and swinging the larger horn ... read more CD
Count Basie —
Lil Ol Groovemaker Basie! ... LP Verve, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Count Basie and Quincy Jones were always a mighty mighty combination – and there's no finer proof of that fact than this sweet little set! Quincy had a way of swinging Basie's group even more than Neal Hefti did – really letting the piano step out front, and swinging the larger horn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
More Hits Of The 50s & 60s ... LP Verve, 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Basie hits the hits of the 50s and early 60s – working here with some tight Billy Byers arrangements that really help transform the tunes! The groove is upbeat, bright, and brilliantly soulful – that punctuated Basie groove first formed when Neal Hefti was with the group, still carried ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
On My Way & Shoutin Again – Count Basie Plays Music By Neal Hefti ... LP Verve, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album of 60s Basie – one that focuses on the writing and arranging talents of the great Neal Hefti! Hefti's one of our favorite soundtrack composers of the decade, but in the years before his film fame, he was a frequent partner of Basie – and this album marks one of their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
Verve's Choice – The Best Of Count Basie ... LP Verve, 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has some notes written in pencil in back.)
Count Basie & Joe Williams —
Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings ... CD Clef/Verve, 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Count Basie plays the piano and Joe Williams sings in his bluesy way and they are backed by a slew of musicians who include Thad Jones on trumpet, Ben Powell on trombone, Frank Foster on tenor saxophone, Sonny Payne on drums and many, many others. Frank Foster did all of the arrangements and the ... read more CD
(1993 pressing.)
Jon Batiste —
Chronology Of A Dream – Live At The Village Vanguard ... CD Verve, 2019. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jon Batiste is fantastic here – way more so than we normally give him credit for, and maybe even sharper in a live setting than in the studio! The group works with a mix of jazz, funk, and soul – but very different than Jon's band on TV, as there's deeper, richer elements going on ... read more CD
Jon Batiste —
Hollywood Africans ... CD Verve, 2018. Used ... Out Of Stock
Think what you want about Jon Batiste on TV – the man's out to show you here that he's one hell of a pianist – and a jazz musician with a lot more depth than just his mainstream appearances! The set is mostly solo, and surprisingly beautiful – as Batiste is able to both serve up ... read more CD
Jon Batiste —
We Are ... CD Verve, 2021. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jon Batiste is looking mighty righteous on the cover, and he's sounding mighty righteous within – imbued with a new spirit of consciousness from the events of 2020, which brings a whole new sort of focus to his music – and makes for an album that's every bit a soul set as it is a jazz ... read more CD
Verve, 2023. New Copy ... $8.99 15.99
Jon Batiste steps out of his jazzy comfort zone, and opens the door to a whole host of global elements – and also manages to step into the world of soul as well! The record's almost to Batiste what the Black Radio projects were to Robert Glasper – showing a growing cultural presence ... read more CD
Jon Batiste —
World Music Radio (baby blue vinyl pressing) ... LP Verve, 2023. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Jon Batiste steps out of his jazzy comfort zone, and opens the door to a whole host of global elements – and also manages to step into the world of soul as well! The record's almost to Batiste what the Black Radio projects were to Robert Glasper – showing a growing cultural presence ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available World Music Radio ... CD 8.99
Verve/Big Pink (South Korea), 1968. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
A cool little album from Joe Beck – very different than most of his other work! Although Beck's best known for his guitar work on funky 70s jazz records, this early album has him working in a mixture of rock, jazz, and folk styles – all cast in the hipster mode of Verve's Forecast ... read more CD
Louis Bellson —
Brilliant Bellson Sound ... LP Verve, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Drummer Louis Bellson definitely sounds brilliant here – kicking his large group into full gear with the same sort of energy he brought to dates with famous leaders in the postwar years! All tunes are short, and pretty upbeat – driven strongly by the drums, and featuring arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Brian Blade —
Mama Rosa (with bonus track) ... LP Verve/Stoner Hill, 2009. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really important record in the career of Brian Blade – a set that features him on guitar and vocals, which is quite a change from some of the drum-based work he'd been bringing to jazz music over the years! Yet Blade is always an artist who's hard to peg – in the best way possible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Bley —
Improvisie (limited numbered edition) ... CD America/Verve, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Incredible work from Paul Bley – and a record that captures him in his excellent electric period, working in a different setting than we've heard him elsewhere! The group on the set is a trio – one that matches Bley's work on electric piano and synthesizer with percussion from Han ... read more CD
Michael Brecker —
Time Is Of The Essence ... CD Verve, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Michael Brecker on tenor sax, Pat Metheny on guitar, Larry Goldings on organ, and Elvin Jones, Bill Steward, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Michael Brecker Quindectet —
Wide Angles ... CD Verve, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone, Alex "Sasha" Sipiagin on trumpet, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Joyce Hammann and Mark Feldman on violin, Lois Martin on viola, John Patitucci on bass, Iain Dixon on bass clarinet, Erik Friedlander on cello, Iain Dixon on ... read more CD
Verve, 1995. Used ... $1.99
A modern classic from Dee Dee Bridgewater – one of her hippest albums of the later years, thanks to a great choice of material, and some really wonderful execution! The album's a beautiful set of straight jazz vocal readings of some of Horace Silver's best compositions, and it also features ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Punch through barcode, promo stamp on booklet.)
Bob Brookmeyer —
Trombone Jazz Samba ... LP Verve, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from Bob Brookmeyer – and a set that fits in strongly with the other Verve Records bossa nova albums of the 60s! Bob's the center star on valve trombone, but the record's awash in work from other great Verve talents too – a tight small group that features Gary ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Workshop Jazz/Verve, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
An amazing record – one of the best on Motown's short-lived Workshop Jazz subsidiary! The album is the first to feature Roy Brooks as a leader – and the super-hip drummer from Detroit really knows what to do with the opportunity! He's working here with a hip group that includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clifford Brown —
Clifford Brown With Strings ... CD EmArcy/Verve, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic "with strings" session from Clifford Brown – nearly as well-done and perfect as some of Charlie Parker's sides for Verve, handled here with perhaps a slightly sweeter touch, as Neal Hefti's the man on arrangements. The core group's the Brown/Roach combo, augmented by a ... read more CD
Clifford Brown & Max Roach —
Alone Together – The Best Of The Mercury Years ... CD Verve, 1950s/1960. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 27 tracks and features Kenny Dorham, Booker Little, Hank Mobley, Sonny Rollins, the Boston Percussion Ensemble, Abbey Lincoln, and more! CD
(Note: CD is missing traycard spines – and is priced accordingly.)
Clifford Brown & Max Roach —
At Basin Street (with bonus tracks) ... CD EmArcy/Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
About as classic as you can get for the Brown/Roach group – recorded at Basin Street with a group that includes Richie Powell on piano, Sonny Rollins on tenor, and George Morrow on bass. Tracks are tight and in that firey hardbop mode the pair pioneered – and titles include "Gertru ... read more CD
(1990 pressing with 4 bonus tracks.)
Clifford Brown & Max Roach —
At Basin Street (with bonus tracks) ... CD EmArcy/Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
About as classic as you can get for the Brown/Roach group – recorded at Basin Street with a group that includes Richie Powell on piano, Sonny Rollins on tenor, and George Morrow on bass. Tracks are tight and in that firey hardbop mode the pair pioneered – and titles include "Gertru ... read more CD
Clifford Brown & Max Roach —
Clifford Brown & Max Roach (with bonus tracks) ... CD EmArcy/Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant work by the team of Clifford Brown and Max Roach – a seminal hardbop album that was one of the few to bridge the east and west coast scenes! The set was recorded in LA under the joint leadership of Brown and Roach – and features the classic quintet lineup that included Harold ... read more CD
(2000 Verve Master Edition.)
Clifford Brown & Max Roach —
Study In Brown (180 gram pressing) ... LP EmArcy/Verve, 1955. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A study in brown, and a study in hardbop too – a seminal album of 50s jazz that forever went on to set the tone for the music! The album was one of a few that trumpeter Clifford Brown cut as his star was strongly rising, before a tragic early accident took his life – and it's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Verve Acoustic Sounds series! Heavy vinyl and gatefold cover!)
Verve, 1956. Used ... $6.99
Really unusual large group work from bassist Ray Brown – already a key small combo player in the Verve Records universe, and here exploring some of the larger ideas in his music! The set features arrangements from Marty Paich – and players include Herb Geller on alto, Jimmy Giuffre on ... read more CD
(Out of print, Verve elite edition.)
Ray Brown —
Jazz Cello ... CD Verve, 1960. Used ... $8.99
The great bassist Ray Brown proves that any instrument can swing – here picking up a cello, and grooving wonderfully in a very warm setting! The album features arrangements by Russ Garcia – slightly modern, and with lots of space, so that Ray can play both bass and cello with room to ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed, 2003 digipak pressing.)
Ray Brown —
This Is Ray Brown ... LP Verve, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the great Ray Brown LPs for Verve, featuring the legendary bassist in the company of Jerome Richardson, Herb Ellis, Osie Johnson, and Oscar Peterson (who plays organ on some cuts!). Cuts include "Jim", "Cool Walk", "Upstairs Blues", and "Bric a Brac". LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Brown/Verve, 1962/1964/1965. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Cannonball Adderley and Earle Warren on alto saxophone, Jerome Richardson on baritone saxophone and flute, Ray Brown and Sam Jones on bass, Ray Brown on cello, Nat Adderley on cornet, Albert Heath, Grady Tate, and Osie Johnson on drums, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Wild Bill Davis on organ, Hank Jones ... read more CD
Dave Brubeck & Paul Desmond —
1975 – The Duets ... CD A&M/Verve, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Excellent mid 70s duet jazz from pianist Dave Brubeck & alto Paul Desmond! Duets 1975 is a nicely laidback work from the duo – playing here with no other accompaniment, in a spare set of material that's incredibly fragile and intimate – and all the better for that. The move is a ... read more CD
Also available 1975 – The Duets (LP sleeve edition) ... CD 2.99
A&M/Verve, 1975. Used Gatefold ... $2.99
Excellent mid 70s duet jazz from pianist Dave Brubeck & alto Paul Desmond! Duets 1975 is a nicely laidback work from the duo – playing here with no other accompaniment, in a spare set of material that's incredibly fragile and intimate – and all the better for that. The move is a ... read more CD
(2002 pressing in a large gatefold sleeve.)
Dave Burrell —
After Love (limited numbered edition) ... CD America/Verve, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Overlooked genius from pianist Dave Burrell – an artist whose talents never cease to amaze us! The album is one of a few key sets that Burrell recorded on the Paris scene at the end of the 60s – and it's got a visionary style that's somewhat free, yet also guided by a shared energy ... read more CD
Kenny Burrell —
Asphalt Canyon Suite ... CD Verve (Japan), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stunner from Kenny Burrell – one of his most sophisticated and soulful sessions of the 60s! Kenny's working here with the ultra-cool arranger Johnny Pate – best known for his work with Curtis Mayfield, and his 70s soundtrack fame – but a heck of a creative talent when it comes ... read more CD
(2021 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
Kenny Burrell —
Blues – The Common Ground ... CD Verve, Mid 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Not "blues" like you might expect from the title – but a hip batch of tracks that has guitarist Kenny Burrell soloing over these great large arrangements by Don Sebesky – playing in a warmly chromatic mode that's similar to the work that Wes Montgomery also cut with Sebesky, ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve Master Edition with 24 bit remastering.)
Kenny Burrell —
For Charlie & Benny (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1966/1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features unreleased bonus material! Includes Phil Woods on alto and clarinet, Ron Carter on bass, Grady Tate on drums, Mike Maineri on vibes, and Richard Wyands on piano. CD
(Out of print late 80s Verve/Polygram pressing.)
Kenny Burrell —
Guitar Forms ... LP Verve, 1965. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Surprisingly wonderful work from Kenny! The album has Kenny's guitar set to arrangements by Gil Evans – who gives the session a modern edge that really sets it apart from other Burrell albums of the time. Kenny's freed to do his thing – wonderfully, we might add – and Gil paints ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Guitar Forms (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Early 80s Japanese pressing with obi – UMV 2070.)
Verve, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99 On May 10, 2024
Surprisingly wonderful work from Kenny! The album has Kenny's guitar set to arrangements by Gil Evans – who gives the session a modern edge that really sets it apart from other Burrell albums of the time. Kenny's freed to do his thing – wonderfully, we might add – and Gil paints ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Guitar Forms (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Part of the Verve Acoustic Sounds series – heavy cover and vinyl!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 10.
Verve, 1965. Used ... $6.99
Surprisingly wonderful work from Kenny! The album has Kenny's guitar set to arrangements by Gil Evans – who gives the session a modern edge that really sets it apart from other Burrell albums of the time. Kenny's freed to do his thing – wonderfully, we might add – and Gil paints ... read more CD
(Out of print 1997 Verve Master Edition.)
Kenny Burrell —
Night At The Vanguard ... CD Argo/Verve, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hip live date from Kenny Burrell – recorded with a trio that includes Richard Davis on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – both of whom help Kenny find a groove that's a bit lighter and more fluid than usual! The rhythms here are quite gentle, almost spare at times – and always ... read more CD
Also available Night At The Vanguard ... CD 6.99(Verve Originals pressing, digipak has some wear.)
Argo/Verve, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99 On May 10, 2024
A hip live date from Kenny Burrell – recorded with a trio that includes Richard Davis on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – both of whom help Kenny find a groove that's a bit lighter and more fluid than usual! The rhythms here are quite gentle, almost spare at times – and always ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Night At The Vanguard ... CD 6.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 10.
Verve (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $14.99 22.99
A great title for this one – as the album's got a cool, laidback groove that's very much in a "night song" mode! Arrangements are by Don Sebesky – in that warm and fluid mode he was bringing to some of his best CTI sides at the time – and they push guitarist Kenny ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing – part of the Kenny Burrell 90th Anniversary Collection!)
Kenny Burrell —
Night Song ... LP Verve, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great title for this one – as the album's got a cool, laidback groove that's very much in a "night song" mode! Arrangements are by Don Sebesky – in that warm and fluid mode he was bringing to some of his best CTI sides at the time – and they push guitarist Kenny ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Night Song ... CD 14.99
Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Smith —
Blue Bash ... CD Verve, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly great meeting between Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Smith – and a set that's one of Jimmy's standout small combo sessions for Verve! The feel here is much more Jimmy Smith at Blue Note than some of the bigger group Verve dates of the 60s – and Kenny Burrell's sensitive guitar ... read more CD
Also available Blue Bash ... LP 16.99(Out of print Verve Masters edition.)
Verve, 1963. Very Good ... $16.99
A surprisingly great meeting between Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Smith – and a set that's one of Jimmy's standout small combo sessions for Verve! The feel here is much more Jimmy Smith at Blue Note than some of the bigger group Verve dates of the 60s – and Kenny Burrell's sensitive guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has some light wear.)
Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Smith —
Blue Bash (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly great meeting between Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Smith – and a set that's one of Jimmy's standout small combo sessions for Verve! The feel here is much more Jimmy Smith at Blue Note than some of the bigger group Verve dates of the 60s – and Kenny Burrell's sensitive guitar ... read more CD
Also available Blue Bash ... LP 16.99
Uri Caine —
Toys ... CD JMT/Verve, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Uri Caine on piano, Dave Holland on bass, Don Byron on bass clarinet, Ralph Peterson on drums, Don Alias on percussion, Gary Thomas on tenor saxophone and flute, Joshua Roseman on trombone, and Dave Douglas on trumpet. CD
Benny Carter —
3, 4, 5 – The Verve Small Group Sessions ... CD Verve, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Notable sidemen include Herb Ellis, Oscar Peterson, and Teddy Wilson. Features some rare bonus tracks too! CD
Clef/Verve, Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
Benny Carter on alto saxophone, Ray Brown on bass, Bobby White, Buddy Rich, and J.C. Heard on drums, Oscar Peterson on piano, Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis on guitar, and Bill Harris on trombone. CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1980. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
A brilliant live set by Betty Carter – originally issued on her own Bet-Car label in 1980, and a perfect summation of the underground soul that was bubbling through her work in the 70s! The Betty you hear here is way different than the Betty of earlier years – freer, more soulful, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Betty Carter —
Feed The Fire ... CD Verve, 1994. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Verve, 2000. Used ... $0.99
Regina Carter on violin, Werner "Vana" Gierig on piano, Darryl Hall on bass, Alvester Garnett on drums, and Mayra Casales on percussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 2003. Used ... $1.99
Include the songs "Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte", "Black Orpheus", "Pavane", "Oblivion", "Reverie", "Healing In Foreign Lands", "Apres Un Reve", "Excerpt From Alexandra", and "Cinema Paradiso". CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1998. Used ... $1.99
Regina Carter on violin, Werner 'Vana' Gierig on piano, Peter Washington on bass, Lewish Nash, and Mayra Casales on percussion. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
