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Vijay Iyer Sextet —
Far From Over ... CD 
ECM, 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic statement from pianist Vijay Iyer – an album recorded with a sextet who really seem to help the artist leap forward strongly with a more spiritual vision than ever before! The group is great – with Graham Haynes on cornet, Mark Shim on tenor, Steve Lehman on alto, Stephan ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Various —
Jiving On Central Ave Vol 1 – Postwar R&B In Los Angeles ... CD Blaze, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Music from King Gene And His Orchestra, Oscar McLollie & His Orchestra, Wini Beatty And Her Trio, Al "Stomp" Russell Trio, Ernie Lewis' All Stars, Joe Lutcher & His Orchestra, Maxine Reed, Johnny Creach Quintet, Sammy Franklin's Orchestra, Fran Harris & Her Four Friends, and ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed, CDr release.)
Super Jazz Trio with Art Farmer —
Something Tasty ... CD Baystate/Victor (Japan), 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Definitely something tasty from the Super Jazz Trio – a rare Japanese-only effort that has the combo joined by the mighty Art Farmer! Art plays flugelhorn on the date, and fits in wonderfully alongside the piano of Tommy Flanagan, bass of Reggie Workman, and drums of Joe Chambers – a ... read more CD
(Out of print 2009 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi.)
Eberhard Weber —
Later That Evening ... CD ECM (Germany), 1982. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Paul McCandless on sopranio sax/oboe/english horn/bass clarinet, Bill Frisell on guitar, Lyle Mays on piano, and Michael DiPasqua on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Joe McPhee/Okka Disk, 1998. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A seminal early set on the Okka Disk label – the important Chicago avant imprint who began documenting an important stretch of the career of Joe McPhee – much as the Hat Hut label had begun 20 years before! The set features performances recorded during McPhee's first appearance in ... read more CD
(In a nice gatefold sleeve.)
Billy Ver Planck with Phil Woods & Eddie Costa —
Dancing Jazz ... CD Savoy, Late 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Phil Woods on alto, Eddie Costa on vibes and piano, Joe Wilder on trumpet, Buzzy Brauner on tenor, and Frank Rehak on trombone! Also features one track by "The Men" – with Donald Byrd and Idrees Sulieman on trumpets, Hal McKusick on alto, and Bobby Jaspar on tenor. CD
(Out of print.)
Mike Cuozzo —
Mighty Mike Cuozzo ... CD Savoy/Nippon (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Rufus Harley —
Tribute To Courage ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1968. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Brilliant work by one of the most unusual jazz talents of the 60s! Rufus Harley's best known for his use of bagpipes in jazz music – a re-cooption of the instrument from Scottish styles, taking it back to its roots in northern Africa. A number of Harley's other albums from the time are a ... read more CD
(Out of print 2012 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Kenny Drew —
Live At The Keystone Korner Tokyo 1991 ... CD Alfa (Japan), 1991. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
With Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass and Alvin Queen on drums. CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Keith Jarrett —
No End ... CD ECM (Germany), 1986. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
One of the coolest, most exotic albums ever cut by Keith Jarrett – a set of previously-unreleased material from the mid 80s – but with the feel of some more tripped-out jazz experiments from the late 60s! Keith plays piano, but also mixes it in with lots of work on electric guitar, ... read more CD
Great Jazz Trio —
Flowers For Lady Day ... CD Alfa (Japan), 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Hank Jones on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. CD
(Out of print Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1955. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Eberhard Weber —
Endless Days ... CD ECM, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Eberhard Weber on bass – with Paul McCandless on reeds and English horn, Rainer Bruninghaus on piano and keys, and Michael DiPasqua on drums and percussion. CD
(Includes slipcase, mark through barcode.)
Harvie Swartz —
Arrival ... CD Novus, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With John Abercrombie and Mick Goodrick on guitar, Harvie Swartz on acoustic bass and Marvin Smitty Smith on drums. CD
(Out of print. Cutout hole through barcode and cutout notch in spine.)
Gary Peacock & Ralph Towner —
Oracle ... CD ECM, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Gary Peacock on double bass and Ralph Towner on classical and 12 string guitar. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Herb Geller —
Gellers (German pressing) ... CD Membran (Germany), Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest records ever cut by altoist Herb Geller, and one of the few to document the work of his group that included wife Lorraine Geller on piano! Lorraine's quite nice, and the rhythm by Keith Mitchell and Mel Lewis is good too – but the real wonder is Herb's alto, which cuts ... read more CD
John Abercrombie/ECM, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
John Abercrombie on guitar, Marc Johnson on bass, Peter Erskine on drums, and John Surman on baritone sax, soprano sax, and bass clarinet. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Ronnie Cuber —
Airplay ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ronnie Cuber on baritone sax – with Geoff Keezer on piano, Chip Jackson on bass, and Ben Perowsky on drums. CD
Fran Jeffries —
Sings Of Sex And The Single Girl ... LP 
MGM, 1965. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Prince Lasha & Sonny Simmons —
Firebirds ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of Lasha & Simmons firey collaborations from the mid 60's! Both players are at the top of their form, and the backing – by Bobby Hutcherson, Buster Williams, and Charles Moffett – provides a hard rythmic drive that sets their solos on edge and really gives them focus. Lasha ... read more CD
(Original OJC pressing.)
Rhoda Scott —
Jazz In Paris – Live At The Olympia ... CD Universal (France), 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great set by this American organist – famous for her French recordings, of which this is one of the best! Rhoda's working here in a live setting – in a trio with Joe Thomas on tenor and flute, and Cornelius Kranenberg on drums – and the tracks have a much harder groove than ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Johnny Hodges —
Johnny Hodges With Billy Strayhorn & Orchestra ... CD Verve, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Some rare non-Ellington material from Billy Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges – recorded as part of a series done by producer Stanley Dance at the end of the 50s! The feel here is a almost a bit more open and less restrained than the usual Ellington groove – with some standout longer tracks, ... read more CD
(Out of print 1999 Verve Master Edition.)
Carla Bley —
Night Glo ... LP Watt, 1985. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Carla Bley plays organ and keyboards – with work from the great Larry Willis on acoustic and electric piano, plus Hiram Bullock on guitar, Steve Swallow on bass, Victor Lewis on drums, and Manolo Badrena on percussion! The set also features guest work from Paul McCandless on reeds and Randy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light staining and waviness.)
Various —
Ken Burns Jazz – The Story Of America's Music (5CD box set) ... CD Columbia, 1910s/1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 5CD ... Just Sold Out!
Decades of jazz recordings, pulled together in support of the famous documentary series – with a total of 94 tracks in all! Music from Louis Armstrong, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Artie Shaw, Glenn ... read more CD
(Sealed copy. Shrink is intact but has a tear on the back.)
Kenny Barron —
Images ... CD Sunnyside, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great set from the always-soulful Kenny Barron – stepping out here with a sense of soulful interplay that recalls his best recordings of the 70s! The group on the album's a quintet, graced by some extremely strong work on vibes by Stefon Harris – who brings an almost Bobby Hutcherson- ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Marc Cary —
Listen ... CD Arabesque Jazz, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Terell Stafford on trumpet and Ron Blake on tenor. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims —
From A to Z & Beyond ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A twin-tenor classic from the team of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims – one of the duo's best-remembered albums from their 50s years at RCA – and a perfect blend of their talent for individual improvisation and unified ensemble energy! The album boasts 2 different groups – one with Hank ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Cosmic Lounge – Presented By King Britt – A Spiritual Quest For Higher Sound ... CD Rapster/BBE (UK), 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most righteous albums to ever bear the name of King Britt – a selection of spiritual jazz tracks from the 70s, all of which show a definite inspiration for Britt's recent work in the 21st Century! There's no remixes or remakes here – and the collection features all original ... (Funky Compilations, Jazz) read more CD
Cassandra Wilson —
Dance To The Drums Again (Japanese pressing) ... CD DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Jonas Kullhammar Quartet —
Salut ... CD Moserobie (Sweden), 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Hard-blown brilliance from Jonas Kullhammar – quite possibly our favorite tenor talent of the 21st Century, and a heck of a great leader on this session! Kullhammar's quartet have a raw power that grabs from the very first note – yet they're never abusive of their strength, never over-i ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Don Byas/Columbia, 1961. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A gem of a session from the European expatriot scene of the postwar years – not really a tribute to Cannonball Adderley, but a rare meeting of Bud Powell and Don Byas in the studio, produced by Cannonball in Paris in 1961! The record has a tremendous amount of fire and focus – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed. Cover has a cut corner.)
Monty Alexander —
Piano Genius – Jazz Club ... CD MPS (Germany), 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Pure genius from pianist Monty Alexander – a collection that features some of his greatest recordings for MPS! Sometimes, there's a special sort of magic that happens between a player and a label – and that's definitely what happened with Alexander at MPS Records during the 70s – ... read more CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy skips on the last track, "Concerto D'Aranjuez".)
Ornette Coleman —
Evening With Ornette Coleman ... CD Freedom (Japan), 1965. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most striking Ornette Coleman albums of the 60s – a set that came together because of an odd regulation, but which also resulted in some really wonderful music as well! The record documents a 1965 London concert by Ornette – but, in order to get a visa to visit the UK, ... read more CD
(Out of print 1991 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Tommy Flanagan & Hank Jones —
Live In Marciac 1993 ... CD Groovin High/55 Records (Japan), 1993. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones on piano, performing separately and as a duo, accompanied by Hein Vandegeyn on bass and Idris Muhammad on drums. CD
(2009 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Al Haig —
Manhattan Memories ... CD Venus (Japan), 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Al Haig may be playing here with memories of his early years in Manhattan, but the set's also got a feel that's a lot more modern too – thanks to a lineup that includes Eddie Diehl on guitar, whose ringing tones sound wonderful next to Al's piano! The group's got some Jamal-like rhythm in ... read more CD
(Out of print 1995 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Art Blakey —
Caravan (1983) ... CD Baystate/BMG (Japan), 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A smoker from Art Blakey's later years – a killer session that features a reunion of past Jazz Messengers, with a cast that includes Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Benny Golson on tenor, and Walter Davis Jr on piano! Buster Williams is on bass, and he brings a nice ... read more CD
(Out of print Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Great Jazz Trio —
Great Standards Vol 4 ... CD Alfa (Japan), 1989. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A later version of the Great Jazz Trio – still with Hank Jones on piano, but alongside Mads Vinding on bass and Billy Hart on drums – all bringing that mature Jones magic to a well-chosen batch of standards! CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Roy Haynes —
Love Letters (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Eighty Eights (Japan), 2002. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A tremendous album from Roy Haynes – simple, understated, and extremely well done! There's no tribute to Charlie Parker here – just sweetly swinging work by a group that features Kenny Barron, Dave Holland, Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, and John Scofield – all of whom come ... read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Various —
Jiving On Central Ave Vol 4 – Postwar R&B On The West Coast ... CD Blaze, Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Joe Farnsworth —
Super Prime Time (Japanese paper sleeve edition)(SACD pressing) ... CD Eighty Eights (Japan), 2004. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Drummer Joe Farnsworth anchors a quartet with a classic soul jazz vibe – very similar to some of Eric Alexander's recent work – no surprise considering their long association, and the fact both Alexander and Harold Mabern feature prominently on this album next to bassist Nat Reeves! ... read more CD
(Hybrid SACD pressing – includes obi!)
Great Jazz Trio —
Blue Minor (Japanese paper sleeve edition)(SACD pressing) ... CD Eighty Eights (Japan), 2008. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Hank Jones on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Billy Kilson on drums – plus guest vocals from Keiko Lee and Toku, who also plays flugelhorn. Titles include "My Ideal", "Nica's Dream", "Dear Old Stockholm", "Wave", and "I Let A Song Go Out Of My ... read more CD
(Hybrid SACD pressing – includes obi!)
Jimmy Cobb —
Remembering Miles – Tribute To Miles Davis (Japanese paper sleeve edition)(SACD pressing) ... CD Eighty Eights (Japan), 2011. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Jimmy Cobb on drums, Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Tadataka Unno on piano, and John Webber on bass. Titles include "Autumn Leaves", "Stella By Starlight", "Dear Old Stockholm", "A Night In Tunisia", and "Remembering U". CD
(Hybrid SACD pressing – includes obi.)
Irene Schweizer & Pierre Favre —
Chicago Piano Solo ... CD Intakt (Switzerland), 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Irene Schweizer on piano. CD
Yuri Honing Trio —
Alive ... CD Jazz In Motion (Netherlands), 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Tony Overwater on double bass and Joost Lijbaart on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Simon Willson —
Good Company ... CD Fresh Sound New Talent (Spain), 2023. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Simon Willson on bass, Isaac Wilson on piano, Jonas Esser on drums, and Jacob Shulman on tenor sax. CD
Walter Smith III —
Return To Casual ... CD Blue Note, 2023. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The Blue Note debut of tenorist Walter Smith III – a player who's been making great music for almost 20 years on record, yet who really seems to push himself even more here! The album seems to mark a new chapter in Smith's music, and one that also really has a distinct voice on the tenor as ... read more CD
(Sticker over barcode.)
Clark Terry —
CT Meets Monk (aka In Orbit) ... LP Riverside, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A surprisingly nice set that brings together Clark Terry and Thelonious Monk! Given Terry's bright approach to jazz, it's a bit hard to imagine him and Monk working well together – but at the time of this session, Clark still had a fair bit of an edge – with roots in a number of modern ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(ABC Riverside pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Miles Davis —
Round About Midnight ... LP Columbia, 1956. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Thelonious Monk may have written the title tune, but Miles Davis makes it all his own here – blowing with a subtle moody magic that makes the album one of his true treasures from the early Columbia Records years! John Coltrane's along on tenor sax – helping Davis expand the sound the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing PC 8649. Cover has light ring wear and aging.)
Les McCann —
McCanna ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1964. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A great Latin groove from the mighty Les McCann – a smoking set that adds in extra percussion from Willie Correa – who gives the record a sound that's quite a change from the usual McCann groove! The percussion is wonderful throughout – and given that the great Paul Humphrey is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age and a round sticker in back, and some light stains at the seams.)
Section —
Section ... LP Warner, 1972. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A famous session group, sounding great hear on their own – in a tight blend of fusion styles that run the gamut from rockish jamming to tight and funky! The quartet features Danny Kortchmar on guitar, Russ Kunkel on drums, Craig Doerge on keys and Leland Sklar on bass – players who'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the amazing poster, which appears to be illustrated by R. Crumb, but signed 'A. Dud'! Cover has light wear.)
Grant Green —
Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark (5LP Box Set) ... LP Blue Note/Mosaic, Early 60s. Near Mint- 5LP Box Set ... Just Sold Out!
Although Grant Green has been getting a lot of attention lately for his heavy-duty funk work of the late 60s, it's the subtly beautiful work of the early 60's that first caught our attention years ago. From the start of his young career, Green was an amazing player who had developed a unique ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited numbered pressing with booklet – #2664/7500. Box has a tiny hint of light aging – but this is a great copy overall.)
Tony Williams —
Spectrum – The Anthology ... CD Polygram, Late 60s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Includes work with Larry Young, Ron Carter, Jack Bruce, John McLaughlin, Ted Dunbar, and others. Tracks include "Emergency", "Vashkar", "Sangria For Three", "Right On", "Allah Be Praised", "There Comes A Time", "Some Hip Drum ... read more CD
(Includes the slipcase, cutout mark and pen through barcode.)
Art Blakey —
Indestructible ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Maybe one of the most famous records ever from master drummer Art Blakey – in part because of the cover, which has come to stand for the Blue Note aesthetic of the 60s! But despite that famous image, the music is more than worthy of attention – as the group features that unusual sextet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(New York mono pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – a nice copy!)
Al Haig —
Interplay ... CD Venus (Japan), 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A nicely spare session from this bop legend – just Al Haig on piano, and Jamil Nasser on bass – on titles that include "Star Eyes", "Warm Valley", "Passion Flower"," Milestones", "Prelude To A Kiss", and "All The Things You Are" ... CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Johnny Hammond —
Higher Ground ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Massive work from Johnny Hammond – stretching out here in some totally jamming grooves that really transform his style for the 70s! The sound here is a lot hipper and tighter than some of Hammond's more rough-edged soul jazz of the 60s – a groove that's a great precursor to his more ... read more CD
(2016 Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi!)
Jack McDuff with Joe Dukes —
Soulful Drums Of Joe Dukes/Prestige, 1964/1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 of the greatest albums ever by Jack McDuff – back to back on one CD! Soulful Drums of Joe Dukes was originally issued under the name of McDuff's famous mid-60s funky drummer, Joe Dukes – but it's actually a McDuff session, recorded with the classic quartet lineup that includes Red ... read more CD
(2001 pressing.)
Mike Westbrook —
Celebration ... LP Deram (UK), 1967. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
The first album by British bandleader Mike Westbrook – and a searing session that crackles with energy that's missing from much of his later work! The album features Westbrook unlocking a whole new chapter in British jazz – bringing together a host of top-shelf London players that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue on Audio Clarity, still sealed.)
Andre Hodeir —
American Jazzmen Play Andre Hodeir (aka Essais) ... LP Savoy, 1957. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
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
(Maroon label pressing with RVG etch. Cover has a small top seam split, but the rest is great!)
Joe Williams with Lambert Hendricks & Ross —
Sing Along With Basie ... CD Roulette, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the more obscure albums by Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross – a session of Basie tunes, performed with backing by the Count, plus additional lead vocals by Joe Williams, the voice most closely associated with the Basie group at the time! The style is similar to the trio's Sing A Song Of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Out of print US pressing.)
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 14.99
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 2.99
Thelonious Monk —
Complete Blue Note Recordings (4CD box set) ... CD Blue Note, 1944/1947/1948. Used 4 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic collection of Monk material for Blue Note – recorded in a few different periods and settings! The package features some late 40s sides with Idrees Sulieman on trumpet and Billy Smith on tenor; 1947 trio material with Art Blakey on drums; a 1947 quartet with Sahib Shihab on alto; ... read more CD
(Includes box, booklet, and all 4 CDs! BMG Direct pressing.)
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Hottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Miles Davis —
ESP ... CD Columbia, 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An album of dark and subtle beauty – and still one of our favorite Miles Davis albums of all time! The set's not as earth-shattering as some of Davis' other work of the 60s, but that's why we like it so much – because the emerging genius of the group with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, ... read more CD
Also available (Remastered edition.)
ESP ... LP 79.99
ESP ... CD 5.99
Red Garland —
Red Garland's Piano ... LP Prestige, 1957. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Red Garland's piano was certainly humming strong at the time of this session – as Red's trio were one of the key rhythm components of many Prestige albums of the late 50s, but also a real starring act on their own! The album's got a laidback, almost mellow feel that's a bit different from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese Victor pressing, with obi – SMJ 6580 – a nice copy!)
Steve Kuhn/Impulse (Japan), 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
If you've only ever thought of Gary McFarland as the composer of groovy bossa nova-oriented work, you owe it to yourself to check this one out – as McFarland wrote and arranged the whole thing, with a modernist approach that's very sympathetic with the piano of a young Steve Kuhn. The ... read more CD
(Out of print 1991 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
McCoy Tyner —
Today & Tomorrow ... LP Impulse, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A great album from McCoy Tyner – a set that's steeped in the modal soulfulness of his years with John Coltrane, but also handled in a way that really has him breaking away from the pack a bit! Half the album's played with a trio that features Jimmy Garrison on bass – but the strongest ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Today & Tomorrow (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Rainbow label pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – a great copy!)
Sun Ra —
Sound of Joy ... LP Transition/Delmark, 1957. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Something of a "lost" album from Sun Ra – material initially intended as his second album for Transition records in the 50s, but not issued until a decade later when Delmark Records was first putting the Chicago underground on the map! The sound here steps out nicely from the first ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early pressing – Seven West Grand on cover and label! Cover has light wear and aging, but looks great overall.)
Wadada Leo Smith/Tzadik, 2014. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent session from trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, with trombone and electronics by George Lewis, and alto sax by John Zorn! It's got the jagged, freely experimental vibe you'd expect from such a trio, but it moves with a deliberate sonic flow, hence the title, albeit with some sharp edges. ... read more CD
(Includes Tzadik obi.)
Joe Henderson —
Sunrise In Tokyo (aka Joe Henderson & Kikuchi/Jazz Door, 1971. Used ... $18.99
An excellent album – and one of Joe Henderson's boldest sets from the early 70s! The record features Joe working with a hip group of young Japanese players that includes Terumasa Hino on trumpet and Masabumi Kikuchi on piano and electric piano – and the sextet format of the session ... read more CD
(Out of print, CDr release.)
William Parker/Centering, 2016. Used ... $11.99
Really beautiful work from bassist William Parker – a set of tracks that are every bit as righteous as some of his other albums, but in a completely different way! The music here is from a musical production that Parker's been creating over the past two-decades – beautiful vocal tunes ... read more CD
Herbie Hancock —
Crossings ... CD Warner (Japan), 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Herbie Hancock further expands his cosmic vision in this groundbreaking album of free-flowing fusiony tracks – a record that really steps up his range of keyboards, mixing in both acoustic and electric pianos, mellotron, and even a bit of spacey moog from the legendary Patrick Gleeson! The ... read more CD
(Out of print 2012 Japanese pressing.)
Various —
Blues Classics By Jug, Jook, & Washboard Bands ... LP Arhoolie, 1920s/1930s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Monty Alexander, Ray Brown, & Herb Ellis —
Triple Scoop – Triple Treat Vol 1, 2 & 3 ... CD Concord, 1982/1989. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Three albums on 2 CDs, each one with Monty Alexander on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar, and Ray Brown on bass! CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, discs have a promo stamp.)
JJ Johnson Quintet —
Dial J J 5 ... CD Columbia (Japan), Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
One of JJ's best from the late 50s – a tightly crackling hardbop set, recorded very much in the manner of his classic JJ Inc album! The sound here is a bit more compact overall – with some shorter tracks that really allow Johnson to display his keen sense of economy on his horn, while ... read more CD
(1993 Japanese pressing. Cover has radio call letters in marker and two faint sticker marks.)
Keith Jarrett —
Personal Mountains ... CD ECM (Germany), 1989. Used ... $11.99
Keith Jarrett on piano and percussion, Jan Garbarek on tenor and soprano sax, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Jon Christensen on drums. CD
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington The Centennial Edition – The Complete RCA Victor Recordings 1927 to 1973 (24CD box set) ... CD RCA, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 24CD & Book ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing package – decades of work from Duke Ellington, presented here with lots of unreleased tracks as well – the most comprehensive collection of this work that's ever been done! CD
(Out of print and complete with box, book, and all the CDs. Box and book show minor wear and signs of handling, discs are all in great shape – a nice copy!)
Walt Weiskopf —
Siren ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1999. Used ... $9.99
Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax, Conrad Herwig on trombone, Jim Snidero on alto sax and flute, Joe Magnarelli on trumpet, and Joel Weiskopf on piano. CD
(Booklet has a cut corner and a small promo sticker.)
Milt Jackson —
Brother Jim – Milt Jackson & His Gold Medal Winners ... LP Pablo, 1987. Near Mint- ... $5.99
With Jimmy Heath and Harold Vick on tenor and soprano sax, Joe Pass on guitar, and Cedar Walton on piano. Titles include "Sleeves", "Sudden Death", "Back To Bologna", and "The Weasel". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Charles Lloyd —
Rabo De Nube ... CD ECM (Germany), 2008. Used ... $7.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone, alto flute, and tarogato, Jason Moran on piano, Reuben Rogers on double bass, and Eric Harland on drums and percussion. CD
(Crease through traycard artwork.)
Lou Bennett —
Jazz In Paris – Pentacostal Feeling ... CD Universal (France), 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Arguably the best-ever record cut by American ex-pat organist Lou Bennett during the years he was living in France. The album features Bennett in an extremely lively setting – grooving away over backing by a hip trio that includes Rene Thomas on guitar and Kenny Clarke on drums, plus some ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gigi Gryce —
Hapnin's ... CD New Jazz/OJC, 1960. Used ... $19.99
A wonderful session from Gigi Gryce – quite obscure, and one that has him playing in a stripped down, open-ended soul jazz mode that's quite different from some of his more tightly-arranged records! The album features a quintet that includes the great Richard Williams on trumpet – a ... read more CD
(1995 OJC pressing.)
Eric Dolphy —
Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Vol 1 ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $2.99
Searing live work from Eric Dolphy – part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The record features Dolphy going even farther out than on his studio sides from the time – as the record features very long tracks performed by a crack group that ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Milt Jackson —
At The Kosei Nenkin ... LP Pablo, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
With Ray Brown on bass, Teddy Edwards on tenor, Cedar Walton on electric and acoustic piano, and Billy Higgins on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Milt Jackson & Count Basie —
Big Band Vol 1 ... LP Pablo, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A cool meeting of talents – and one that makes for some of the grooviest Count Basie material of the 70s! The vibes of Milt Jackson are a very welcome addition to the Basie groove here – an instrumental sound that didn't always show up in the Count's work, and which brings an extra ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Home Again ... LP Elektra, 1982. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A smooth session, but a great one – proof that Stanley Turrentine was one of the few jazz players who could step into a set of larger arrangements and sound as soulful as his small combo work! The format here has plenty of modern R&B touches from producer Chuck Jackson – Capitol ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Best Of Eddie Lockjaw Davis ... CD Prestige, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
Some of the best work this tenorist ever recorded – including some of his classic sessions with Shirley Scott on Hammond, and some nice Latin-tinged numbers too! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
George Benson —
Weekend In LA ... LP Warner, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "Ode To A Kudu", "We As Love", "Lady Blue", "Windsong", "Weekend In LA", "It's All In The Game", and his classic take on "On Broadway". LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a light & short click on "Windsong". Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Roy Hargrove —
With The Tenors Of Our Time ... CD Verve, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Roy Hargrove on trumpet and flugelhorn, Ron Blake on tenor and soprano sax, Cyrus Chestnut on piano, Rodney Whitaker on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Grachan Moncur III —
Grachan Moncur III – Mosaic Select (Evolution/Mosaic/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used 3 CDs ... $74.99
One of the most revolutionary players to ever handle a trombone – finally summed up in the full scope of his genius! Grachan Moncur III may not be as well-known a name as some of his more famous contemporaries – like Archie Shepp or Jackie McLean – but his mid 60s recordings were ... read more CD
(Out of print, limited edition – #1857/5000. Includes original slicase and booklet.)
Milt Jackson —
Ain't But A Few Of Us Left ... LP Pablo, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99
The title's a bit self-pitying, but the music certainly isn't – and even at this late point in his career, the sound of Milt Jackson is coming across loud and clear – possibly more so, because Milt's firmly shaken off the mellower modes of his years with the MJQ! The record has Jackson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Lester Young —
Pres & Teddy ... LP Verve, 1956. Very Good+ ... $39.99
A classic session of mellow magic from tenorist Lester Young and pianist Teddy Wilson – both giants of jazz from an earlier generation, but maybe sounding even better here in a sublime Verve Records setting from the 50s! Young's tenor fronts the trio of Wilson – with Gene Ramey on bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing.)
Castle Jazz Band —
Famous Castle Jazz Band In Stereo ... CD Good Time Jazz, 1957. Used ... $4.99
With Don Kinch on trumpet. CD
Bob Scobey with Clancy Hayes —
Frisco Jazz 1948 to 1955 ... CD Jasmine (UK), Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
With Clancy Hayes, Alexander's Jazz Band, Darnell Howard, Bob Scobey's Frisco Band, and Darnell Howard's Frisco Footwarmers. CD
Modern Jazz Quartet —
Four Classic Albums (Modern Jazz Quartet/Avid (UK), 1955/1956. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
Includes the albums Modern Jazz Quartet, Django, Fontessa, and Modern Jazz Quartet At Music Inn. CD
Fred Jackson —
Hootin' & Tootin' ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1962. Used ... $26.99
A classic! This is one of the rarest of the rare of all Blue Note albums – and it's the only-ever session cut as a leader by the great tenor player Fred Jackson! The album's a really heavy burner – an all-out organ/tenor assault with the kind of gutbuckety soul groove that only peaked ... read more CD
(Out of print 2019 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
George Benson —
Give Me The Night ... LP Qwest/Warner, 1980. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Yipes! This one made everyone a bucket of money – especially Quincy Jones, whose new Qwest imprint the record was one of the first to grace. George has come a long way from his roots with Jack McDuff here – but in a way that kind of has us impressed, as he's grooving away slickly on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Charlie Parker/Debut, 1953. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A legendary live performance, and one that's often billed as a high moment in the history of bebop – a special concert-only group that brings together five key bop heavyweights – Charlie Parker on alto, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Bud Powell on piano, Charles Mingus on bass, and Max ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (80s OJC pressing.)
Jazz At Massey Hall – The Quintet ... CD 2.99
Jazz At Massey Hall – The Quintet (20 bit remaster) ... CD 0.99
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Together Again For The Last Time ... LP Prestige, 1976. Very Good+ ... $7.99
1973 recording that would become the last that Jug and Stitt did before Jug's untimely death in the mid 70's. Duke Pearson produced it (even though it wasn't for Blue Note), and the group includes Junior Mance on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and either Mickey Roker or Ajaramu on drums. Tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian pressing.)
Art Blakey —
Jazz Message ... LP Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $39.99
Art Blakey, without any Jazz Messengers – but still coming through loud and clear, thanks to help from a unique group that features Sonny Stitt on tenor, McCoy Tyner on piano, and Art Davis on bass! The album's still got all the hardbop charm of Blakey's best Blue Note dates, but also feels ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, minimal wear. Light notes in pen inside.)
Lee Morgan —
Sidewinder ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Very Good+ ... $69.99
A jazz classic if there ever was one – and the best-selling album ever by Lee Morgan, thanks to the use of the title track in a car commercial! Sure, you've probably heard "The Sidewinder" enough that you think you know the album already – but the rest of the tunes really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Liberty/UA pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Curtis Lundy —
Purpose ... CD Justin Time, 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful set from Curtis Lundy – his third album as a leader, and a warmly intimate set that steps off of the strength of his Against All Odds album, moving into new territory, yet never losing its soul! Curtis is working here with a group that includes John Hicks on piano, Billy Hart on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
