Jazz — In Stock
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 (3758) new/used, Vinyl (2669) new/used, LPs (2611) new/used, 12-inch (6) new/used, 7-inch (25) new/used, 78 RPM (27), Cassettes (6), Books (11), Magazines (3), All (6447)
Sort by
Bill Evans —
Yesterday I Heard The Rain ... CD 
Bandstand/Tokuma (Japan), 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Bill Evans on piano, Eddie Gomez on bass, and Marty Morrell on drums. Titles include "Autumn Leaves", "Emily", "Up With The Lark", "Someday My Prince Will Come", and "What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life?". CD
(1995 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Complete 1956/American Jazz Classics (Spain), 1956/1957. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet and vocals, Jimmy Powell and Phil Woods on alto saxophone, Billy Root and Marty Flax on baritone saxophone, Nelson Boyd and Paul West on bass, Rod Levitt on bass trombone, Charlie Persip on drums, Walter Davis Jr and Wynton Kelly on piano, Benny Golson, Billy Mitchell, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Duke Pearson —
Hush! (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Jazz Line (Japan), 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
This rare early session by Duke Pearson is not only one of his few non-Blue Note dates, it's also one of the few titles that came out on the obscure Jazztime label – all of which are great! The session's a musical delight through and through – really Pearson's first full group hardbop ... read more CD
Also available Hush! ... CD 29.99(1997 Japanese pressing with 4 bonus tracks – includes obi!)
PJ Perry —
My Ideal ... CD Unity Jazz, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Mulgrew Miller on piano, Neil Swanson on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums – and lots of originals by saxophonist PJ Perry! CD
(Out of print.)
Grant Stewart with Eric Alexander —
Estate ... CD Video Arts (Japan), 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A soulful little album from saxophonist Grant Stewart – one that's made even better by the appearance of Eric Alexander on two of the tracks in the set! The core group here features guitar, piano, bass, and drums – with Stewart in the lead, blowing tenor in a deep-toned way that ... read more CD
(Out of print, very slight tear on booklet cover.)
Medeski, Martin & Wood —
Note Bleu – The Best Of The Blue Note Years 1998 to 2005 ... CD Blue Note, Late 90s/Early 2000s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A nice little overview of the Blue Note years of Medeski Martin & Wood – and a collection that includes their many styles for the label, some tracks previously unissued in the US, and a bonus DVD that includes 90 minutes of music videos, live performances, and documentary material! The ... read more CD
(Promo stickers on disc & barcode.)
Eraldo Volonte —
Free & Loose ... CD Schema/Rearward (Italy), 1968. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rare bit of modern jazz from Italy – featuring a group led by soprano/tenor sax player Eraldo Volante, and featuring trumpet, trombone, drums, and a piano-less double-bass rhythm team that gives the record a really unique sound! At some level, the feeling of the material is like ESP avant ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Freddie Hubbard —
MMTC – Monk, Miles, Trane & Cannon ... CD Venus (Japan), 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Freddie Hubbard on trumpet – with Vincent Herring on alto sax, Javon Jackson on tenor sax, Gary Smulyan on baritone sax, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Stephen Scott on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. CD
(Original Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Art Farmer/Scepter/Gambit (Spain), Late 50s/Mid 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A real lost treasure from Art Farmer – a tremendous album that hardly ever shows up in the history books, and which, to our knowledge, appears here on CD for the first time ever – plus a bonus album of earlier Farmer work with the Mundell Lowe Septet! Many Faces is a rare 1964 jazz ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
David Newman —
Best Of David Newman ... LP 
Atlantic, 1971. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and gloss peel.)
Art Tatum & Ben Webster —
Art Tatum/Phoenix (Spain), 1953/1954. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A historic meeting between pianist Art Tatum and tenor sax giant Ben Webster! At some level, it's clear that Tatum's the star of the session – as most tracks start out with that introspective and often complicated approach to the keys that marks his trio and solo work – but Webster ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sonny Stitt —
Sonny Stitt With The New Yorkers ... CD Roost/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful Roost material from Sonny Stitt – solid, mature, and extremely well-placed lines on the alto sax – all caught at a level that's higher than most of his contemporaries were dising out at the time! The boppier side of Stitt's roots is nicely suppressed here – and in its ... read more CD
Also available Sonny Stitt With The New Yorkers ... LP 14.99(Out of print.)
Sonny Stitt —
37 Minutes & 48 Seconds ... CD Roulette/EMI (Japan), 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The title might sound a bit clinical, but the music within is anything but – and instead is that sort of special, magical work that always makes Sonny Stitt a real cut above most of his contemporaries! The notes try to link Stitt to Charlie Parker – but apart from a postwar sense of ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi. Booklet has some light age spots.)
Phil Woods —
Bop Stew – Fujitsu Concord Jazz Festival in Japan '87 ... LP Concord, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole and a promo sticker.)
Dirty Dozen Brass Band —
Funeral For A Friend ... CD Ropeadope, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Just A Closer Walk With Thee", "I Shall Not Be Moved", "Jesus On The Mainline", "Down By The Riverside", "Amazing Grace", and "Please Let Me Stay A Little Longer". CD
(Out of print.)
Brand X —
Unorthodox Behaviour ... CD Passport/Virgin, 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Pat Williams —
Threshold ... CD Capitol/Soundwings, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice stuff from Pat Williams! Although known for mostly groovy 60s stuff (ala his legendary Verve and soundtrack work), this album features Williams hitting more of a 70s jazz funk groove, with a nice electric edge. The tracks are long, and the solos are played by Tom Scott and Marvin Stamm ... read more CD
Also available Threshold ... LP 3.99(Out of print.)
Phil Woods —
Song For Sisyphus (Direct To Disc) ... LP Century, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A pretty great little record from Phil Woods – a return to straighter playing after the freer sounds of some of his early 70s European work, done in a mode that has lots of nice boppish touches, and which also shows a more deeply soulful side of Phil's blowing. Titles include "Change ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mezz Mezzrow & Sidney Bechet/Storyville (Sweden), Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Great small combo work – including a few solo tracks by Sammy Price, plus more from a group that features the great Mezz Mezzrow on clarinet and Sidney Bechet on soprano sax! LP, Vinyl record album
(In a flip-back cover, bent a bit at the corners.)
Eddie Gale —
Afro-Fire ... CD Black Beauty, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The first album we've heard in years by trumpeter Eddie Gale – an artist that we'll love forever for his 2 righteous sides on Blue Note! Gale's come a long way since his Blue Note years – and since his early 80s live album (the last recording we'd heard by him) – and he's working ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole. Hype sticker on case.)
Maynard Ferguson —
Primal Scream ... CD Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the funkiest records ever from Maynard Ferguson – the climax of a great run of bigger group grooves in the 70s! The record's a tight batch of groovers, with production and keyboards by Bob James – and the whole thing's a mixture of big band funk and electronics that's simply out ... read more CD
(Out of print, slight sticker remnant inside booklet.)
Dave Brubeck/Atlantic, 1973. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Kind of a meeting of two different generations of Dave Brubeck – as the group here features Paul Desmond's alto sax, a key force in Dave's early recordings – and the baritone sax of Gerry Mulligan, a player who'd worked often with Brubeck in the late 60s and early 70s! The blend of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(1841 Broadway label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Harold Land —
Jazz At The Cellar 1958 ... CD Lonehill (Spain), 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rare late 50s live date from saxophonist Harold Land – released here for the first time ever! But the set's not as noteworthy for the rarity of the date as it is for the strength of the group – an amazing quartet of modernists that includes Elmo Hope on piano, Scott LaFaro on bass, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Clark Terry —
Swahili (aka Clark Terry) (Trip) ... LP EmArcy/Trip, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A stunner – and one of Clark Terry's finest moments ever! The record has a rawness and groove that you'd hardly expect from his later albums – no surprise, though, considering that it was cut during that really hip time at Emarcy, when the label was working in a mode that was darker ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear.)
Stan Getz —
Starting Gate ... LP BYG (France), Mid/Late 40s. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A collection of recordings pulled from sessions in 1946 and 1949 – with personnel that includes Al Cohn, Max Roach, Shelly Manne, and Zoot Sims. LP, Vinyl record album
Jack Teagarden —
King Of The Blues Trombone (3LP Box Set) ... LP Epic, Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful collection of early important work from Jack Teagarden – and one of the best vinyl portrayals of his genius from these key years! Teagarden's trombone work is amazing – the sort that set the tone for countless players to come – and there's also a lot of warmth and wit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label CSP pressing. Cover has a split corner at the bottom right, in great shape otherwise.)
Aydin Esen —
Pictures ... CD Pony Canyon/Bellaphon (Germany), 1989. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With George Garzone on saxophone. CD
(Out of print with a cutout through the case spine.)
Karl Drewo & Francy Boland —
Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie ... CD Rearward/Schema (Italy), Mid 60s/1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent album of groovy jazz from the European scene of the mid 60s – and one that pairs the talents of the great (and nearly forgotten) Austrian tenor player Karl Drewo with the groovy small band of the legendary pianist Francy Boland! Although he hails from Vienna, Drewo's tone is ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Jazz At The Philharmonic —
Jazz At The Philharmonic – The Historic Recordings ... LP Verve, 1944. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A nice mid 70s 2LP set – one that features the complete first Jazz At The Philharmonic concert – with performances by Nat King Cole, Illinois Jacquet, Billie Holiday, Les Paul, and JJ Johnson. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, worn corners, and some small marks and remnants from price sticker removal.)
Illinois Jacquet —
How High The Moon ... LP Prestige, Late 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A selection of tracks from Illinois Jacquet's late 60s albums for Prestige, featuring Milt Buckner, Barry Harris, and Wynton Kelly on piano, Alan Dawson, Al Foster, Jo Jones, and Oliver Jackson on drums, Frank Foster on tenor, Matthew Gee on trombone, Tiny Grimes, Billy Butler, and Wally Richardson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s green label pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Johnny Hodges —
Sandy's Gone ... LP Verve, 1963. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A set that has the sweet alto sax of Johnny Hodges working with great arrangements from Claus Ogerman – a mode that's a bit more groovy and 60s than some of Johnny's previous work – in a setting that offers up a nice change for his sound! Claus is in fine form here – swinging ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has a stained lower corner with wear.)
James Moody —
Homage ... CD Savoy, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Jim Rotundi on trumpet, Lou Marini and Lawrence Feldman on flute, and David Hazeltine on piano. CD
Duke Pearson —
Phantom (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Incredible work from pianist Duke Pearson – a darkly-tinged album of grooves that surpasses all his other gems for Blue Note! The record showcases some great work from Bobby Hutcherson – slid into the mix in a really sly way, so that his jazzy vibes color all the tunes with an edgey ... read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Freddie Hubbard —
Splash ... LP Fantasy, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Freddie Hubbard makes a sweet splash for the 80s in this great little set – one of his last electric outings before a return to more acoustic modes! The vibe's a bit leaner than some of his late 70s albums, with most of the electricity coming from the bass, and from the keyboards by Chester ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Booker Little —
Booker Little & Friend (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic sextet session recorded in 1961, shortly before Booker Little's death – and filled with all the promise and power he ever packed into his playing! There's a sharp, angular groove to many of the numbers here – that mix of modern and hardbop that was cresting best in the ... read more CD
(2001 Japanese pressing with 2 bonus tracks.)
Pharoah Sanders —
Tauhid ... CD Impulse, 1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the first moments of genius from a young Pharoah Sanders – a set that builds on the energy of John Coltrane's Love Supreme generation – but takes it in a much more expansive direction! The album's got a sense of majesty that's years ahead of its time – righteous, positive, ... read more CD
Also available Tauhid ... LP 89.99(Out of print, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Roy Hargrove & The RH Factor —
Hard Groove ... CD Verve, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A funky collaboration of new and old players – as trumpeter Roy Hargrove explores a range of classic styles with a host of excellent guest stars! The RH Factor project includes work by Bernard Wright, Cornell Dupree, Karl Denson, and other funk luminaries – and it also features great ... (Neo Soul, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Small cutout hole through the rear of case.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Sweet Return ... LP Atlantic, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A definite sweet return from Freddie Hubbard – a record with a cover and title that might appear to be smooth jazz, but one with a sound that's solidly acoustic and soulful all the way through! The album's a great example of Hubbard's amazing work in the early 80s – a time when he was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small peeled spot and light scrapes from price sticker removal, tracklist sticker, and a promo stamp in back.)
Tom Scott —
Tom Cat ... LP Columbia, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A runaway hit for reedman Tom Scott – and the record that helped to elevate him to the ranks of studio and fusion superstardom in the 70s! By the time of the record, Scott had already done some key work under his own name, and was contributing heavily to countless other sessions in the jazz, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freddie Hubbard —
Ride Like The Wind ... LP Elektra, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A sweet and smooth set from Freddie Hubbard – one that builds on his funky fusion of the 70s, and delivers things with a warmer, fuller feel overall! The album's got Freddie fronting a very large group – one arranged by Allyn Ferguson, who also penned some of the album's best tracks as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, a small faint streak of pen, and is bent a bit at the edges.)
JJ Johnson & Nat Adderley —
Yokohama Concert ... LP Pablo, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A really great set – with a feel that's better than most other work from the time by the players! JJ and Nat team up for a Japanese concert – with help from Billy Childs on keyboards, Tony Dumas on bass, and Kevin Johnson on drums. Childs is the real star here, as he plays electric ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light ring impressions, some edge wear, bent corners, and some peeling and remnants from index label removal at the top right corner.)
Maynard Ferguson —
Carnival ... LP Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A cool cooker from Maynard Ferguson – and a set that has all the upbeat tones you'd expect from the title, but lots of funky currents underneath! The set really sparkles right from the start – and has that sweet vibe that Maynard was really getting perfect on these late 70s records for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small trace of a price sticker.)
Fuse One —
Fuse One ... LP CTI, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Tight funky fusion from a masterful collective – a great supergroup from the late electric years of the CTI label! The combo features Joe Farrell on tenor, Ronnie Foster and Don Grusin on keyboards, John McLaughlin and Larry Coryell on guitars, Stanley Clarke on bass, and Lenny White, Tony ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, bent a bit at the edges, with some small blemishes in back.)
Grachan Moncur III —
Some Other Stuff (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1964. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful, wonderful, wonderful "new thing" jazz session from Blue Note – and proof that the avant garde in the 60s didn't necessarily have to resort to blowing their heads off to make fantastic music! Trombonist Grachan Moncur III organized the session – but like other key ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2003 Japanese pressing.)
Keith Jarrett —
Expectations ... CD Columbia/Legacy (France), 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A totally wonderful album from the young Keith Jarrett – and a set that's different than most of the pianist's other well-known modes – not his solo improvisations, not his successful trio material, and not even his more outside quartet modes of the 70s – but instead this ... read more CD
Quintet —
Night In Tunisia Plays A Night At Birdland ... CD Video Arts (Japan), 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ryan Kisor on trumpet, Grant Stewart on tenor sax, Sam Yahel on piano, James Genus on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. CD
(Includes obi.)
Hank Jones —
Stardust – Greatest Hits Of Standards Vol 2 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Pony Canyon (Japan), Late 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A set of standards, but swung in a very inventive way by the Great Jazz Trio – a lineup here that features Hank Jones on piano, Mads Vinding on bass, and Billy Hart on drums! Both Vinding and Hart find a way to make the genius of Hank Jones sound even fresher than ever – not stale at ... read more CD
(2018 Japanese pressing.)
Weather Report —
Mr Gone (Japanese pressing) ... CD Sony (Japan), 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great late 70s set from Weather Report – a record that's certainly got more polish than the early years, but which still sounds plenty darn great to our ears – thanks to a really free-flowing sense of imagination! The tunes here have a wonderfully chunky sort of approach to the ... read more CD
(1997 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
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.)
Dusko Goykovich —
Munich Serenade ... CD King/Paddle Wheel (Japan), 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Dusko Goykovich on trumpet, Peter Mihelich on piano, Yasuhiko Sato on bass, and Mashiko Osaka on drums. CD
(1997 Japanese pressing.)
Lonnie Smith —
Breathe ... LP Blue Note, 2021. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Great work from Lonnie Smith – one of the few Hammond heroes from the past who's continued to give us fresh-sounding music over the years! Lonnie's been reinvigorated after returning to Blue Note – and this tight little set follows all the growth he's experienced at the label – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jing Chi (Vinnie Colaiuta/Tone Center, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Bola Sete —
Incomparable Bola Sete ... LP Fantasy, 1965. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A groovy set of bossa and samba-tinged guitar tracks from Bola Sete – recorded in California with a small combo that includes Monte Budwig on bass and Johnnie Rae on percussion. The tracks are shortish and with a slightly folksy quality – filled with the kind of warm expression that ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later blue label stereo pressing. Cover is great.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Rollin ... LP MPS, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Freddie Hubbard's definitely rolling on this great little set – rolling right back into acoustic jazz territory after a run of smoother soul sessions for bigger labels at the end of the 70s! The album's a live one, and it's a perfect example of the development of Hubbard's solo skills at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(PAUSA pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Richard Groove Holmes —
Spicy ... LP Prestige, 1967. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Plenty of groove, and plenty of spice – a set that has the heavy Holmes taking off in his best 60s soul jazz formation! The tracks are extremely tight – a bit shorter than usual, but in a really good way – almost to show that Grove Holmes could pack plenty of niceness into a tune ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has some light edge & ring wear, small top seam split.)
Gene Ammons —
Nothin' But Soul (Up Front) ... LP Winley/Up Front, Early 60s/Early 70s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Very nice record, and one of the rarer sides by Gene Ammons. We can't remember the exact story behind this, but we know that the material was recorded by Jug during the early 60's, when he was violating his contractual agreements with a number of labels, and recording sessions for just about ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, aging.)
Jimmy McGriff —
If You're Ready Come Go With Me – The Super Funk Collection ... LP Groove Merchant, 1974. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Funky early 70s work by Jimmy McGriff – a mix of tight groovers and more open soul jazz numbers – all of which represent some of his best moments for the Groove Merchant label! Jimmy's got a lean, mean sound on these tracks – and even when the backings are full, they've got the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has tiny cutout notch.)
Gary McFarland —
America The Beautiful ... LP Skye, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible document of late 60s America – composed and conducted by Gary McFarland, in a style that's much more ambitious than any of his other work! The album's fully titled "America The Beautiful: An Account Of Its Disappearance" – and features "movements" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Roy Eldridge —
Swingin On The Town ... CD Verve, 1960. Used ... $8.99
Short tracks with a spare swinging groove – featuring the trumpet of Eldridge, with backing by Ronnie Ball on piano, Benny Moten on bass, and Edward Locke on drums. The focus is on Eldridge's lightly playful trumpet style – and tracks include "Song Of the Islands", "Bossa ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve Elite pressing, sleeve has some light wear.)
Bill Evans with Monica Zetterlund —
Swedish Concert 1975 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Novadisc/Jazzhus Disk (Japan), 1975. Used ... $24.99
Bill Evans is reunited with singer Monica Zetterlund – in a live date done more than a decade after their classic Waltz For Debby album! The first side of the record features Evans in a trio mode – working instrumentally, without Monica, in a group that features the great Eddie Gomez ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Woody Shaw —
Imagination ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1988. Used ... $4.99
A late date for Woody Shaw, but a great one too – a bit more straightforward than some of his more righteous albums of the 70s, but still proof that Shaw is easily one of the greatest trumpeters of his generation! The album's got a laidback sort of feel, and features a fair bit of familiar ... read more CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode.)
Oscar Peterson —
Night Train (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1962. Used ... $2.99
One of Oscar Peterson's biggest records ever – one of those albums we turn up time and time again when digging through classic jazz collections – and for good reason too, given the lasting power of the set! The album's got a rock-solid sound that's filled with soul – almost a bit ... read more CD
(1997 Verve Master Edition in a tri-fold digipak, mark through barcode.)
Mal Waldron —
Blues For Lady Day ... LP Arista Freedom, 1972. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Beautiful solo work from Mal Waldron – a tribute to Billie Holiday, the singer with whom Waldron worked during the vinyl years of her life! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, thin stain at the spine, and some stained spots at the top left edge.)
Abdullah Ibrahim —
African Suite ... CD Enja/Tip Toe, 1997. Used ... $7.99
A larger suite of tracks by Abdullah Ibrahim – performed by a core trio that includes Belden Bullock on bass and George Gray on drums, plus additional orchestral backing arranged by Daniel Schnyder. The feel of the album's quite different than some of Ibrahim's other work – less ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase.)
Abdullah Ibrahim —
Senzo ... CD Sunnyside, 2009. Used ... $8.99
Great solo piano work from Abdullah Ibrahim – and a set that's put together a bit differently than some of his other records of this nature! Often, solo Ibrahim sides are quite long and extended – but this time around, most of the tracks are quite short – some around three ... read more CD
Abdullah Ibrahim —
Very Best Of Abdullah Ibrahim ... CD Music Club (UK), Late 70s/1980s/1990s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes the songs "Imam", "Zikr", "For Monk", "Zimbabwe", "Mandela", "The Mountain", "Pule (Rain)", "Chisa", "Toi-Toi", "Calypso Minor", "Tsidi", "Cape Town", "African ... read more CD
(Out of print,spine has a cutout notch.)
Weather Report —
Black Market (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1976. Used ... $18.99
A new chapter in the sound of Weather Report – but one that's still equally classic! Founding members Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul are joined here by Jaco Pastorius on bass, Chester Thompson on drums, and Alejandro Acuna on percussion – and Pastorius especially helps bring a lot of ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Alice Coltrane —
Ptah, The El Daoud ... CD Impulse, 1970. Used ... $6.99
Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print 1996 pressing with a clear promotional sticker on digipak cover and marker through barcode.)
Ptah, The El Daoud ... CD 8.99
Ptah, The El Daoud (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99
Sonny Stitt —
Sonny Stitt Plays ... CD Roost/Warner (Japan), 1955. Used ... $12.99
One of Sonny Stitt's amazing albums for Roost – a record with a beautifully mature conception of bop soloing, and a totally confident tone throughout! There's an understated brilliance here that's nearly impossible to describe in words – a sense of placement, timing, and phrasing that's ... read more CD
Also available Sonny Stitt Plays ... CD 9.99(SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
Various —
Passion Of Charlie Parker ... CD Verve, 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful update of the music of Charlie Parker – one that takes off from the first vocalese recordings that were inspired by Bird's music in the bebop years – but served up here in a much wider array of styles! As with the early vocalese recordings – lyrical sides based around ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Donald Byrd —
Definitive Classic Blue Note Collection – 10 Complete Albums (Off To The Races/Blue Note/Enlightenment (UK), 2014. Used 5 CD's ... Just Sold Out!
Includes the albums Off To The Races, Byrd In Hand, Fuego, Byrd In Flight, At The Half Note 1 & 2, Royal Flush, Free Form, Cat Walk, and New Perspective. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Keith Jarrett —
Standards In Norway ... CD ECM, 1989. Used ... $5.99
A live date – with Gary Peacock on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums! CD
(Sealed with a small cutout hole through the back of the case.)
Philip Catherine —
Blue Prince ... CD Dreyfus (France), 2000. Used ... $2.99
Philip Catherine on guitar, Bert Joris on trumpet and bugle, Hein Van De Geyn on double bass, and Hans Van Oosterhout on drums. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Yamashita Yosuke —
It Don't Mean A Thing ... CD DIW (Japan), 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A solo piano performance recorded live at Pit Inn – titles include "Mt. Senba", "Hamp's Blues", "Jamaican Parrot – Little Question", "My Funny Valentine", and Duke Ellington's "It Don't Mean A Thing". CD
(Includes obi!)
Duke Ellington —
Black, Brown, & Beige (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1958. Used ... $2.99
An important larger work from Duke Ellington – a suite of tracks that encompasses a range of styles and emotions in African-American expression! The work features some key guest work from Mahalia Jackson – singing here in a way that's different than other vocalists who worked with Duke ... read more CD
(Sealed copy, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Return To Forever —
Mothership Returns (2 CD & DVD) ... CD Eagle, 2012. Used 2 CD & DVD ... $11.99
Chick Corea on piano and keyboards, Stanley Clarke on bass, Lenny White on drums, Jean-Luc Ponty on violin, and Frank Gambale on guitars. CD
(Sealed, DVD is Region 1 NTSC coded.)
John Jenkins & Donald Byrd —
Jazz Eyes ... CD Regent/Savoy, Late 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great little session – an oft-overlooked gem from Savoy's legendary hardbop years of the 50s! Altoist John Jenkins leads the session – which also features Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor – and with a lineup like that, you can hardly miss! ... read more CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing.)
Rabih Abou-Khalil —
Al Jadida ... CD Enja, 1991. Used ... $6.99
Rabih Abou-Khalil on oud – with Sonny Fortune on alto saxophone, Glen Moore on bass, and Ramesh Shotham and Nabil Khaiat on percussion. (Global Grooves, Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through booklet.)
EST (Esbjorn Svensson Trio) —
301 ... CD Act (Germany), 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Esbjorn Svensson on on piano and electronics, Dan Berglund on bass and electronics, and Magnus Ostrom on drums. CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Brad Mehldau —
Places ... CD Warner, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Brad Mehldau on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Jorge Rossy on drums. CD
(Out of print, booklet cover has a promotional stamp.)
Lucky Thompson —
Beginning Years ... CD IAJRC, Late 40s. Used ... $5.99
Includes the songs "Vout Rhythm", "Stormy Mood", "Baggin' The Boogie", "Bee Boogie Boo", "Irresistible You", "Phace", "Don't Drive This Jive Away", "The Hour Of Parting", "Abernathy's Boogie", "Cherokee&qu ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Buck Clayton —
Complete Legendary Jam Sessions Master Takes ... CD Lonehill (Spain), 1953/1954. Used 3 CDs ... $12.99
A great document of a really unique slice of 50s jazz – the trad-based jam session recordings led by Buck Clayton in 1953 and 1954! The sessions were originally recorded for Columbia Records by John Hammond – and done in a style that wanted to break from the tighter jam session mode ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Shelly Manne —
Perk Up ... CD Concord, 1976. Used ... $6.99
A mid 70s west coast bop side, from a few players who had faded a bit from their prime, but are still playing with a lot of energy and freshness. The treat for us is Frank Strozier on alto and flute, joined by Conte Condoli on trumpet up front, while Monty Budwig and Mike Wofford round out the ... read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Benny Golson —
Tenor Legacy ... CD Arkadia, 1996. Used ... $5.99
Features Benny Golson, Branford Marsalis, James Carter, and fellow tenor Harold Ashby performing tracks made famous by Lester Young, Stan Getsz, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, and others. CD
(Out of print.)
Hugh Ragin —
Fanfare & Fiesta ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Clark Terry on trumpet. CD
(Sealed copy, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Art Tatum —
Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol 5 ... CD Pablo, 1955. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Lionel Hampton, Harry Edison, Buddy Rich, Red Callender, and Barney Kessel. CD
Donald Byrd —
Byrd's Word ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... $16.99
One of Donald Byrd's earliest sessions as a leader – a hard and heavy all-star set that features a quintet with Frank Foster on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Kenny Clarke on drums, and Dave Chambers on bass. The tracks all are long and have that almost blowing session Savoy approach – ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes Savoy obi.)
Chucho Valdes —
Chucho's Steps ... CD 4Q, 2010. Used ... $8.99
A nicely grooving album from Cuban jazz piano great Chucho Valdes – sounding as lively and vital as he has in years on Chucho's Steps! There's an invigorating blend of far reaching influences throughout the set, played masterfully by a combo that includes "Juan Carlos Rojas Castro on ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has some light wear.)
Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce —
Complete Jazz Lab Studio Sessions Vol 1 ... CD Columbia/Lonehill (Spain), 1957. Used ... $9.99
Incredible work from the team of Donald Byrd and Gigi Gryce – crisp modern jazz, filled with soul, and never failing to swing! During the time of these recordings, Gryce was one hell of an arranger – with a tight ensemble approach that worked magic in a small combo setting. He was ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Roland Kirk —
Kirk In Copenhagen ... CD Mercury, 1963. Used ... $5.99
A rare slice of work by Roland Kirk from his early years – a great live set recorded in Europe in the mid 60's – done in a looser mode than his studio sessions from the time! Kirk's playing his usual array of incredible horns – tenor, stritch, flute, nose flute, and manzello ... read more CD
(2004 digipak pressing.)
John Klemmer —
Involvement (LP style sleeve) ... CD Cadet/Verve, 1967. Used ... $9.99
Beautiful early work from John Klemmer – one of the most under-rated talents of his generation, and a great player who frequently gets overlooked because of his later, smoother work. This album is Klemmer's first – recorded with a soulful Chicago tenor sound, touched with some of the ... read more CD
Also available Involvement ... LP 9.99(Out of print, mark through obi barcode.)
George Coleman —
Amsterdam After Dark ... LP Timeless (Netherlands), 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest albums as a leader from tenorist George Coleman – an artist who we feel often never gave us enough with himself in the lead as well! George brings in that great edge he used on earlier sessions with other leaders, while still also really establishing himself as one of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Amsterdam After Dark (180 gram pressing) ... LP 23.99(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Keith Jarrett —
Radiance ... CD ECM, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Two solo piano performances, both recorded in Japan. CD
Wayne Shorter —
Footprints – Live! ... CD Verve, 2002. Used ... $2.99
One of the most adventurous records we've heard from Wayne Shorter in years – a collection of live recordings made in Europe in the summer of 2001, featuring a free-thinking group that includes Danilo Perez on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Brian Blade on drums. The sound here is almost ... read more CD
Also available Footprints – Live (180 gram pressing) ... LP 51.99(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Lost Trident Sessions ... CD Sony/Columbia, 1973. Used ... $3.99
Amazing lost work from the Mahvishnu Orchestra – a previously-unreleased studio session from 1973, one that features John McLaughlin and the group working in some beautifully tripped-out territory! The lineup features McLaughlin on a variety of guitars – plus Jerry Goodman on electric ... read more CD
Herbie Hancock —
Speak Like A Child ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $5.99
A wonderful Herbie Hancock session from the 60s – a Blue Note album that's sometimes overlooked, but which really shows Herbie taking off – as he adds a nice dose of lyricism into his usual soul jazz approach from the 60s! The sound's a bit farther-reaching than on some of Hancock's ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print first pressing.)
Speak Like A Child (SHMCD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Speak Like A Child (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Speak Like A Child (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 7.99
John Coltrane —
Collection Vol 4 ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones. Tracks include "Joy", "Kulu Se Mama" and Selflessness". CD
(Includes obi!)
EST (Esbjorn Svensson Trio) —
Tuesday Wonderland ... CD Act (Germany), 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most consistently creative piano trios in the world today – a group who are always pushing the boundaries of their sound, strongly keeping away from familiar territory and tradition – yet always with a sense of swing and lyricism that continue to appeal to fans of more ... read more CD
Stanley Cowell —
Live At Keystone Korner Baltimore ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2020. Used ... $11.99
A real standout set from pianist Stanley Cowell – one of his few dates in recent years to feature more than a trio lineup – and recorded in a live setting that really seems to ignite some old school fires in Stanley's music! Make no mistake – Cowell is always wonderful – ... read more CD
