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Binker Golding — Dream Like A Dogwood Wild Boy ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2022. New Copy ... $9.99 17.99

British tenorist Binker Golding has always been a compelling musician, no matter what the setting – maybe best known for his sharp-edged duo with drummer Moses Boyd – but here really stepping out with a fresh voice that's unlike anything we've heard from him before! There's a warmth, ... read more CD

Dexter Gordon — Fried Bananas – Live 1972 ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1972. New Copy ... About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

A stunning slice of work from the mighty Dexter Gordon – material recorded in the Netherlands, at a time when Dex was really expanding his talents on that scene! The work here is unreleased, but follows the format of some of his killer albums on the Steeplechase label – a live ... read more CD

Also available Fried Bananas – Live 1972 (180 gram pressing with download) ... LP 23.99

Dexter Gordon — Fried Bananas – Live 1972 (180 gram pressing with download) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $23.99 29.99

A stunning slice of work from the mighty Dexter Gordon – material recorded in the Netherlands, at a time when Dex was really expanding his talents on that scene! The work here is unreleased, but follows the format of some of his killer albums on the Steeplechase label – a live ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Includes download!)

Dexter Gordon — Soy Califa – Live From Magleaas Hojskole 1967 (180 gram pressing – with bonus download) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1967. New Copy ... About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

An ultra-rare performance from Dexter Gordon – one at a high school in Denmark at the same time he was really beginning to take off at the Club Montmartre in Copenhagen! The group here is similar to one that was working with Dex in the club – Kenny Drew on piano, Niels Henning Orsted ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Includes download.)

Johnny Griffin — Johnny Griffin – Live At Ronnie Scott's 1964 ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1964. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Almost from the start of his career, tenorist Johnny Griffin was heading overseas, delivering searing live performances like this – working as a solo horn player with a pickup group, at a level that was often even more powerful than some of his studio work back home! And here, the combo is ... read more CD

Also available Johnny Griffin – Live At Ronnie Scott's 1964 (180 gram pressing) ... LP 28.99

Johnny Griffin — Johnny Griffin – Live At Ronnie Scott's 1964 (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1964. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 37.98

Almost from the start of his career, tenorist Johnny Griffin was heading overseas, delivering searing live performances like this – working as a solo horn player with a pickup group, at a level that was often even more powerful than some of his studio work back home! And here, the combo is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Emanuel Harrold — We Da People ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99

Drummer Emanuel Harrold is way more than just a musician on the set – and the record is way more than jazz as well – as Emanuel works with some great guests throughout, and turns the whole thing into a record that's more like some soul-styled soundsystem overall! There's definitely ... read more CD

Also available We Da People ... LP 19.99

Emanuel Harrold — We Da People ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $19.99 34.99

Drummer Emanuel Harrold is way more than just a musician on the set – and the record is way more than jazz as well – as Emanuel works with some great guests throughout, and turns the whole thing into a record that's more like some soul-styled soundsystem overall! There's definitely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available We Da People ... CD 9.99

Tubby Hayes — Modes & Blues – Live At Ronnie Scott's 1964 (180 gram pressing ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!

A fantastically hip, free live performance from British saxophone giant Tubby Hayes – one that's much more open than some of his studio work from the time, and way different than the usual Ronnie Scotts live recording too! The album features one long track – "Modes & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Tubby Hayes — Syndicate – Live At The Hopbine 1968 Vol 1 ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock

A very very cool live set from the great tenorist Tubby Hayes – one that has him working in an unusual quartet with Louis Stewart on guitar – a setting that makes a really nice change for Hayes! The track are all very long and open – three of the four are past the ten minute mark ... read more CD

Tubby Hayes — Syndicate – Live At The Hopbine 1968 Vol 1 (180 gram pressing – with bonus download code) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1968. New Copy ... About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

A very very cool live set from the great tenorist Tubby Hayes – one that has him working in an unusual quartet with Louis Stewart on guitar – a setting that makes a really nice change for Hayes! The track are all very long and open – three of the four are past the ten minute mark ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Includes bonus download!)

Abdullah Ibrahim — 3 ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2024. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $36.99 47.99

Some of the most beautiful work we've ever heard from this legendary pianist – and that's really saying a lot, given how many beautiful records Abdullah Ibrahim has given us over the years! The set expands from Ibrahim's solo performance for Gearbox Records, and takes things into a trio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Abdullah Ibrahim — 3 ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2024. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock

Some of the most beautiful work we've ever heard from this legendary pianist – and that's really saying a lot, given how many beautiful records Abdullah Ibrahim has given us over the years! The set expands from Ibrahim's solo performance for Gearbox Records, and takes things into a trio ... read more CD

Also available 3 ... LP 36.99

Abdullah Ibrahim — Solotude ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2022. Used ... Out Of Stock

Beautiful solo work from pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a player with a sound so rich and rhythmic, his sessions like this are often every bit as captivating as his trio and group recordings! There's a really special sort of poetry going on here – first in the way that Ibrahim brings out ... read more CD

Abdullah Ibrahim — Solotude (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2002. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Beautiful solo work from pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a player with a sound so rich and rhythmic, his sessions like this are often every bit as captivating as his trio and group recordings! There's a really special sort of poetry going on here – first in the way that Ibrahim brings out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Abdullah Ibrahim — Solotude (Japanese edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2022. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!

Beautiful solo work from pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a player with a sound so rich and rhythmic, his sessions like this are often every bit as captivating as his trio and group recordings! There's a really special sort of poetry going on here – first in the way that Ibrahim brings out ... read more CD

Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) — Balance ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $23.99 29.99 About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

Really fantastic material from legendary pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a set cut with a larger group of musicians, which we like even more than Ibrahim's work in a solo or trio format! The group here is his Ekaya ensemble – who flesh out Abdullah's larger musical ideas in a really great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Balance (Japanese edition) ... CD 9.99

Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) — Balance (Japanese edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99

Really fantastic material from legendary pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a set cut with a larger group of musicians, which we like even more than Ibrahim's work in a solo or trio format! The group here is his Ekaya ensemble – who flesh out Abdullah's larger musical ideas in a really great ... read more CD

Jazz Couriers (Ronnie Scott & Tubby Hayes) — Jazz Couriers Live In Morecambe 1959 – Tippin' ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1959. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Primo work by one of the greatest Brit jazz groups of the 50s – the legendary Jazz Couriers, and their smoking frontline of Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott on tenor sax! The pair have a way of coming together that's simply beautiful – not the kind of "battle" you might have ... read more CD

Rahsaan Roland Kirk — Live at Ronnie Scott's – London 1963 ... LP

Gearbox, 1963. New Copy ... $23.99 32.99

The young Roland Kirk at the height of his powers – recording here on the UK scene, long before he added the Rahsaan to his name – and heading up a very cool combo with the legendary Stan Tracey on piano! Stan's presence here is wonderful – as Tracey was in many ways the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(With Japanese obi!)

Rahsaan Roland Kirk — Live at Ronnie Scott's – London 1963 ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1963. New Copy ... About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

The young Roland Kirk at the height of his powers – recording here on the UK scene, long before he added the Rahsaan to his name – and heading up a very cool combo with the legendary Stan Tracey on piano! Stan's presence here is wonderful – as Tracey was in many ways the ... read more CD

(With Japanese obi!)

Also available Live at Ronnie Scott's – London 1963 ... LP 23.99

Sarathy Korwar — My East Is Your West (3LP set) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2018. New Copy 3LP Gatefold ... $35.99 44.99 About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

A really amazing little record – one that's partly in the "jazz meets Indian" mode of Joe Harriott's experiments of the 60s – but a performance that also brings in a lot more from spiritual jazz, even though most of the instrumentation is more traditional! The set is live, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Sarathy Korwar — My East Is Your West (Japanese edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2018. New Copy 2CDs ... Just Sold Out!

A really amazing little record – one that's partly in the "jazz meets Indian" mode of Joe Harriott's experiments of the 60s – but a performance that also brings in a lot more from spiritual jazz, even though most of the instrumentation is more traditional! The set is live, ... read more CD

Yusef Lateef — Live At Ronnie Scotts – 15th January 1966 ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1966. New Copy ... About April 14, 2024 (delayed)

A fantastic lost slice of work from reedman Yusef Lateef – a performance recorded at the legendary Ronnie Scott's club in London, with backing from a trio that features the wonderful Stan Tracey! Tracey was a committed modernist who really helped shape the sound of the UK scene at the time ... read more CD

Yusef Lateef — Live At Ronnie Scotts – 15th January 1966 (180 gram pressing with download) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1966. New Copy ... $23.99 29.99 About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

A fantastic lost slice of work from reedman Yusef Lateef – a performance recorded at the legendary Ronnie Scott's club in London, with backing from a trio that features the wonderful Stan Tracey! Tracey was a committed modernist who really helped shape the sound of the UK scene at the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Includes download.)

Levitation Orchestra — Illusions & Realities (Japanese edition) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99 34.99

Richly spiritual work from a group of London musicians who combine jazz modes with larger orchestrations – all at a level that's maybe somewhere between earlier projects from Cinematic Orchestra, and some of the LA jazz work of Miguel Atwood Ferguson! But as with so much London music of late ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Illusions & Realities (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 9.99

Levitation Orchestra — Illusions & Realities (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2021. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99

Richly spiritual work from a group of London musicians who combine jazz modes with larger orchestrations – all at a level that's maybe somewhere between earlier projects from Cinematic Orchestra, and some of the LA jazz work of Miguel Atwood Ferguson! But as with so much London music of late ... read more CD

Also available Illusions & Realities (Japanese edition) ... LP 27.99

Thelonious Monk — Monk (Copenhagen 1963) (Japanese edition) ... LP

Gearbox, 1963. New Copy ... $23.99 29.99

Previously-unreleased live material from the glory days of the Thelonious Monk Quartet – captured right in the middle of that group's famous run on Columbia Records, with fidelity as strong as if the label itself were producing the session! We could say volumes about this group – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Thelonious Monk — Monk (Copenhagen 1963) (Japanese edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1963. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!

Previously-unreleased live material from the glory days of the Thelonious Monk Quartet – captured right in the middle of that group's famous run on Columbia Records, with fidelity as strong as if the label itself were producing the session! We could say volumes about this group – and ... read more CD

Also available Monk (Copenhagen 1963) (Japanese edition) ... LP 23.99

Thelonious Monk — Nutty (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch

Gearbox, 1963. New Copy (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!

A never-issued performance of this classic tune from the Thelonious Monk songbook – recorded for Danish Radio in 1963, and played by the legendary quartet that featured Charlie Rouse on tenor sax, John Ore on bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums! The quality is right up there with some of the ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record

Mark Murphy — Beautiful Friendship – Remembering Shirley Horn (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2013. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!

Tremendous work from the great Mark Murphy – a great reminder that he's still one of the greatest jazz vocalists to come our way in the past 50 years! The short set's a loving tribute to the late Shirley Horn – delivered by Mark in some of his most personal, poetic modes in years ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Japanese edition in the resealable sleeve, with obi.)

Also available Beautiful Friendship – Remembering Shirley Horn (Japanese edition) ... CD 9.99

Mark Murphy — Beautiful Friendship – Remembering Shirley Horn (Japanese edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2013. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99

Tremendous work from the great Mark Murphy – a great reminder that he's still one of the greatest jazz vocalists to come our way in the past 50 years! The short set's a loving tribute to the late Shirley Horn – delivered by Mark in some of his most personal, poetic modes in years ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD

Nucleus with Leon Thomas — Nucleus with Leon Thomas – Live 1970 ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!

One of the most striking, most unusual settings for the voice of Leon Thomas we've ever heard – a rare 1970 performance with the Brit group Nucleus – done right at the same time that Thomas was recording his classics with Pharoah Sanders! The initial approach is similar, and the songs ... read more CD

Nucleus with Leon Thomas — Nucleus with Leon Thomas – Live 1970 ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

One of the most striking, most unusual settings for the voice of Leon Thomas we've ever heard – a rare 1970 performance with the Brit group Nucleus – done right at the same time that Thomas was recording his classics with Pharoah Sanders! The initial approach is similar, and the songs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Limited 180 gram UK pressing from 2014.)

Nucleus with Leon Thomas — Nucleus with Leon Thomas – Live 1970 (180 gram vinyl – with download) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1970. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

One of the most striking, most unusual settings for the voice of Leon Thomas we've ever heard – a rare 1970 performance with the Brit group Nucleus – done right at the same time that Thomas was recording his classics with Pharoah Sanders! The initial approach is similar, and the songs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Great heavy vinyl – with bonus download too!)

Sun Ra — Hello Mr Schimmel/Interview ... 7-inch

Gearbox (UK), 1990. New Copy (pic cover)... About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

Never-issued late work from the mighty Sun Ra – a single that features an extended solo piano piece on "Hello Mr Schimmel" – a track that's a really great reminder of how much we love Ra in this format! For anyone who's ever thought of Ra as a trickster, or as an avant ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record

Buddy Rich — Just In Time – The Final Recording (2CD Japanese collector's edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1986. New Copy 2CDs ... $11.99 19.99 About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

The last-ever recording of drumming great Buddy Rich – and a set that we'd put right up there next to his best records of the previous two decades! Buddy's in familiar formation here, but the sound is wonderful – recorded live at Ronnie Scott's nightclub in London, with this mixture of ... read more CD

Also available Just In Time – The Final Recording (3LP Japanese collector's edition) ... LP 36.99

Buddy Rich — Just In Time – The Final Recording (3LP Japanese collector's edition) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1986. New Copy 3LPs ... $36.99 44.99

The last-ever recording of drumming great Buddy Rich – and a set that we'd put right up there next to his best records of the previous two decades! Buddy's in familiar formation here, but the sound is wonderful – recorded live at Ronnie Scott's nightclub in London, with this mixture of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Charles Tolliver — Connect (Japanese edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99

A stunner of a set from legendary trumpeter Charles Tolliver – and a record that shows that he's lost none of his brilliance since the years of his 70s recordings for the Strata East label! The format here is a bit like those – long tracks by a small group, with an outward appearance ... read more CD

Charles Tolliver — Connect (Japanese edition) ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2020. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!

A stunner of a set from legendary trumpeter Charles Tolliver – and a record that shows that he's lost none of his brilliance since the years of his 70s recordings for the Strata East label! The format here is a bit like those – long tracks by a small group, with an outward appearance ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Connect (Japanese edition) ... CD 9.99

Dwight Trible — Mothership ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2019. Very Good+ ... $13.99

One of the most amazing jazz vocalists of our generation returns here with an incredible group – a majestic combo to match all the spiritual inclinations in his music – with work from Kamasi Washington on tenor, Mark De Clive-Lowe on piano, Miguel Atwood Ferguson on viola, and both ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)

Dwight Trible — Mothership ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2019. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of the most amazing jazz vocalists of our generation returns here with an incredible group – a majestic combo to match all the spiritual inclinations in his music – with work from Kamasi Washington on tenor, Mark De Clive-Lowe on piano, Miguel Atwood Ferguson on viola, and both ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD

Also available Mothership ... LP 13.99

Dwight Trible — Mothership (Japanese edition) ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

One of the most amazing jazz vocalists of our generation returns here with an incredible group – a majestic combo to match all the spiritual inclinations in his music – with work from Kamasi Washington on tenor, Mark De Clive-Lowe on piano, Miguel Atwood Ferguson on viola, and both ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD

Also available Mothership ... LP 13.99

Village Of The Sun — First Light ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $27.99 29.99

An unusual project from the team of tenorist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd – and one that really represents the compelling directions they've taken in recent years! The group here is a trio, with key contributions from Simon Ratcliffe of Basement Jaxx – who provides all these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Village Of The Sun — First Light ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

An unusual project from the team of tenorist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd – and one that really represents the compelling directions they've taken in recent years! The group here is a trio, with key contributions from Simon Ratcliffe of Basement Jaxx – who provides all these ... read more CD

Also available First Light ... LP 27.99

Alan Wakeman — Octet Broadcasts 1969 & 1979 ... CD

Gearbox (UK), 1969/1979. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99

Reedman Alan Wakeman may not be the biggest name in British jazz, but he works here with all-star lineups on both performances – really showcasing his unique vision as a leader, which is emphasized by the strength of the musicians in the group! At some level, these octet recordings are ... read more CD

Alan Wakeman — Octet Broadcasts 1969 & 1979 ... LP

Gearbox (UK), 1969/1979. New Copy 2LP ... $16.99 24.99 About April 15, 2024 (delayed)

Reedman Alan Wakeman may not be the biggest name in British jazz, but he works here with all-star lineups on both performances – really showcasing his unique vision as a leader, which is emphasized by the strength of the musicians in the group! At some level, these octet recordings are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Octet Broadcasts 1969 & 1979 ... CD 9.99

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