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Love/Svart (Finland), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
A wonderful "with strings" session from 70s Finland – one that features the tenor and flute of Juhani Aaltonen alongside larger backings from Otto Donner! Altonen's got a really powerful approach to his instruments that works beautifully with the set – a voice that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Svart (Finland), 1973/1974. New Copy ... $18.99
Exactly the kind of work that made Finland such an interesting jazz scene in the 70s – bursting with new inspiration, and with a style that was different than most of the rest of the European scene! The first half of the set features an all star quartet improvising beautifully together ... read more CD
Fortuna (UK), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A weird and wonderful little record – created in 1970 by a Yemenite singer who'd spent the late 60s on the LA scene – then worked in Tel Aviv with a hip Israeli combo for the album! The music is this very unique blend of spiritual jazz and Tsvia's amazing voice – which often ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rez Abbasi —
Unfiltered Universe ... CD Whirlwind, 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features work by Vijay Iyer and Rudresh Mahanthappa! CD
John Abercrombie —
Timeless ... LP ECM, 1974. Very Good+ ... $8.99
With Jan Hammer on organ and keyboards and Jack DeJohnette on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear and clear tape on the spine.)
Feeding Tube, 2018. New Copy ... $22.99
Fantastic solo bass sounds from the mighty Joshua Abrams – a musician who's risen to achieve a very spiritual sense of leadership with other musicians over the years – but who also sounds pretty amazing here on his own! Joshua is often bowing the bass, bringing almost reed-like tones ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Joshua Abrams —
Simultonality ... LP Eremite, 2017. New Copy ... $29.99
Josh Abrams just keeps on getting better and better as the years go on – to the point where he's a leader who's emerging with one of the proudest, most righteous visions in jazz! Abrams has played for years in the company of others – and his contributions have always impressed us ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a screenprinted sleeve!)
Muhal Richard Abrams —
Afrisong (photo cover) ... LP Why Not (Japan), 1975. Very Good+ ... $36.99
One of the most beautiful albums ever recorded by this legendary AACM pianist! The album was a rare Japanese-only session from 1975, but recorded in Chicago – and it features Muhal playing solo – in beautifully warm spiritual tones that are very different from his playing on many other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Black Saint (Italy), 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic record – and one of the warmest, most soulful sets we've ever heard from Muhal Richard Abrams! The album features Muhal's piano alongside the bass of Malachi Favors – a really unique duo outing that unlocks a whole new side of both players, especially Favors, who really ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Four String, 2002. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
A.MA (Italy), 2017. New Copy (pic cover)... $6.99
Two great tracks from Paolo Achenza – one of the first artists to open our ears to the sound of the Italian scene back in the 90s! The single features a great remake of the Brazilian funk classic "A Vida Em Seus Metodos Diz Calma" – done here in a sweet groove that mixes lots ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Strut (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
Saxophonist Idris Ackamoor is a living jazz legend – but not the kind that's stale and stuffy, and instead a continuously vibrant player who's given us mindblowing music since his initial recordings with his Pyramids group in the 70s! This version of the Pyramids is different than that one, ... read more CD
Strut (UK), 2016. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Legendary reedman Idris Ackamoor is strongly back in action – working here with a new version of his classic Pyramids group from the 70s – with a groove that's every bit as righteous as their classic albums from back in the day! In truth, Ackamoor has been going strongly over the ... read more CD
Also available We Be All Africans (180 gram pressing – with CD) ... LP 28.99
Strut (UK), 2016. New Copy ... $28.99 29.99
Legendary reedman Idris Ackamoor is strongly back in action – working here with a new version of his classic Pyramids group from the 70s – with a groove that's every bit as righteous as their classic albums from back in the day! In truth, Ackamoor has been going strongly over the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available We Be All Africans ... CD 13.99(Includes bonus CD.)
Soul Note (Italy), 1980. Very Good+ ... $9.99
With Adams on tenor and flute, Richmond on drums – and Jimmy Knepper on trombone, Hugh Lawson on piano, and Mike Richmond on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some library stickers, and a small mark from sticker removal.)
Uptown, 1985. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Frank Foster on tenor and Tommy Flanagan on piano! CD
Impro (France), 1977. Used ... $16.99
A really great setting for Pepper Adams – a rare European live date that has his baritone sax matched with the mighty talents of the George Arvanitas trio! Arvanitas' piano is always great, but we especially love the rhythm work here by bassist Jacky Samson and drummer Charles Saudrais ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... $13.99
An overlooked gem from Pepper – with piano by Roland Hanna, bass by George Mraz, and drums by Billy Hart! Titles include "Reflectory", "Etude Diabolique", "Claudette's Way", and "That's All". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ligt stains on back.)
Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99
Exactly the kind of session that really lets Pepper Adams show his stuff – full of long, live tracks that really have Adams stretching out on baritone – handling the instrument with soul, depth, and dexterity that might well be unmatched during this point in his career! The quartet ... read more CD
(Part of the Enja Jazz Master Works series!)
Muse, 1985. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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Atlantic/Savoy, 1955. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
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(Out of print. Barcode has a mark.)
Masterworks (Spain), 1956/1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet In San Francisco ... LP Riverside, 1959. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of the greatest Cannonball Adderley albums from the Riverside years – a completely smoking live date recorded in San Francisco, often with long tracks that really let the group open up and do their thing! The lineup here is that classic one that first grabbed attention – the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bill Grauer pressing with microphone logo & deep groove.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Sextet In New York ... LP Riverside, 1962. Very Good ... $14.99
Rock-solid live material from the classic Cannonball Adderley Sextet – a combo who could usually groove even better on a concert date then they could in the studio! The album's one of a number of key live sides from Cannon in the 60s – and although it pre-dates his work on Capitol, it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bill Grauer Productions pressing, with microphone logo & deep groove. Cover has half split top seam and spine.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball In Europe ... CD Capitol, 1962. Used ... $7.99
Rare work by Cannonball – recorded live in Europe in the early 60s, and only ever issued there until the release of this CD in the US! The set features live material performed by Cannon's amazing group that included Joe Zawinul on piano, Yusef Lateef on reeds, Nat Adderley on cornet, and the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $5.99
A totally great set by Cannonball Adderley – one of his funkiest albums ever, recorded live at Operation Breadbasket under the supervision of Jesse Jackson, and a session in which the band is cooking a lot more than on some of their other albums from the time! The set grooves hard with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EmArcy, 1956. Very Good- ... $14.99
The title's a bit of a mouthful, but a good description of the way Cannonball was presented in the years before his soul jazz groove firmly kicked in! The "hi fi" is a bit overstated – as the album's pretty much of a straight jazz record, featuring Cannon blowing lead solos in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label drummer logo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some marker on back.)
Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $5.99
Classic funky soul jazz playing by Cannonball and one of his great groups, caught live in San Francisco, with a nice hard groove that you don't always get in their studio recordings. The record includes a stellar 11 minute version of "The Jive Samba", one of Cannonball's greatest track, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Bill Grauer Productions pressing, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has moderate flaking, stains & split bottom seam due to moisture.)
EmArcy/Verve, 1955. Used ... $3.99
Very early work from Cannonball Adderley – recorded way before the funky years, when he was a hard-wailing soulful soloist with a lot of bop in his style! Cannon's paired here with brother Nat, a good companion even at this early stage – and the two of them solo in front of a large ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Riverside/Circulo Musical (Venezuela), 1962. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Rock-solid live material from the classic Cannonball Adderley Sextet – a combo who could usually groove even better on a concert date then they could in the studio! The album's one of a number of key live sides from Cannon in the 60s – and although it pre-dates his work on Capitol, it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage Venezuelan pressing.)
Mercury/Verve, 1955/1958. Used ... $4.99
2 early experiments by Cannonball Adderley – both of which feature him as the main soloists in front of larger backings! Jump For Joy is an interesting early side by Cannonball that captures him before he'd really found his voice – and when the folks at Mercury still didn't really know ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Riverside, 1961. Very Good ... $24.99
Beautiful early work from Cannonball Adderley – and a record that's quite different than most of his better known sets from the time! The album's more spare and stripped-down than usual – with Cannon's alto in a quartet alongside Bill Evans on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Know What I Mean? (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 33.99(Plain blue label Bill Grauer pressing. Cover has some waviness.)
Riverside/Universal (Japan), 1961. Used ... $33.99
Beautiful early work from Cannonball Adderley – and a record that's quite different than most of his better known sets from the time! The album's more spare and stripped-down than usual – with Cannon's alto in a quartet alongside Bill Evans on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay ... read more CD
Also available Know What I Mean? ... LP 24.99(Out of print DSD pressing, with obi.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good ... $11.99
If the 60's ever had a "hit" jazz record, it was probably this one! The album's a sparkling live session featuring the trademark soul jazz sounds of the Cannonball Adderley group with Joe Zawinul on acoustic and electric piano, and brother Nat Adderley on cornet. The tracks have a long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99(Rainbow label stereo pressing.)
Capitol (Japan), 1966. Used ... $9.99
If the 60's ever had a "hit" jazz record, it was probably this one! The album's a sparkling live session featuring the trademark soul jazz sounds of the Cannonball Adderley group with Joe Zawinul on acoustic and electric piano, and brother Nat Adderley on cornet. The tracks have a long ... read more CD
Also available Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! ... LP 11.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Fantasy, 1975. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Sweet funky 70s work from Cannonball Adderley – a record that has him revisiting older tunes from his early soul jazz years – but in ways that give them a whole new electric vibe overall! The album's actually Cannonball's last full studio set, but it's also one of his greatest too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy/Denon (Japan), 1955. Used ... $6.99
One of Cannonball Adderley's first albums – recorded for Savoy way back in 1955, and done with a free and open style that's a nice contrast to his tighter sides for Mercury! The album's very relaxed – that hardbop blowing session mode that Savoy virtually pioneered – letting the ... read more CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker over barcode.)
Blue Note, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.98
A landmark album – even if it was the only session that Cannonball Adderley ever cut for Blue Note! The album was recorded at a time when Adderley was working with Miles Davis – and as such, the session features a group that includes Miles, blowing in a cool tone that's a perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Them Dirty Blues ... LP Riverside, 1960. Very Good- ... $11.99
One of the all-time great ones by Cannonball! This record captures him in the prime of his early soul jazz fame – working with an unbelievably heavy quintet that featured Bobby Timmons on piano (with Barry Harris sitting in on a few tracks), Sam Jones on bass, Louis Hayes on drums, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small blue label pressing, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover light wear, a split spine, and some white tape on the top seam.)
Verve, 1950s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1967. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The second pressing of Walk Tall/74 Miles Away – a classic album recorded during the time when Capitol was making a mint off of Cannonball's funky soul jazz riffing – and one of the early efforts he did with David Axelrod at the helm! Once again, keyboardist Joe Zawinul's penned the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Why Am I Treated So Bad? ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
If you ever needed a key example of the genius of Cannonball on Capitol Records, this tight little set may well be it! The record's got all the best elements of a Cannon classic firmly in place – production by David Axelrod, electric piano by Joe Zawinul, and some tremendously soulful work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing – a great copy!)
Pablo/OJC, 1960. Used ... $7.99
A real treat for Cannonball Adderley fans in the years after his passing – vintage live material recorded in 1960, right at a time when Adderley was really finding his groove! The lineup here features a classic quintet – with brother Nat on cornet, Victor Feldman on piano, Sam Jones on ... read more CD
Nat Adderley —
Double Exposure ... LP Prestige, 1975. Very Good ... $11.99
A lost chapter in the David Axelrod/Cannonball Adderley tradition – and one of Nat's best albums from the 70s! Nat's funky trumpet sits nicely in moody arrangements by David Axelrod and Jimmy Jones – and the group features electric piano by George Duke, plus guest playing by Cannonball ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Evidence, 1995. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Theresa, 1983. Very Good+ ... $6.99
With Sonny Fortune on alto, Larry Willis on piano, and titles that include "Malandro", "To Wisdom The Prize", "The Little Boy With The Sad Eyes", and "Naturally". LP, Vinyl record album
Rob (Brazil), 2017. New Copy ... $18.99
A beautiful jazz album from Brazilian arranger Antonio Adolfo – and a tribute to saxophone great Wayne Shorter, but done with a very personal feel! Adolfo's an artist with work that stretches back to the 60s – when he often worked with groovy larger arrangements – but in recent ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Rai Trade (Italy), 2009. Used ... $6.99
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JA Records, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of those cool little albums of bass-heavy jazz tracks, designed as instructional records, but actually nice spare jazz funk albums that are great for sample mining! This one's got Jamey Abersold playing piano with a trio that includes Rufus Reid and Mike Hyman, and it includes the cut "Mr. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the booklet.)
Jamey Aebersold, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Trio features Dan Haerle on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Jonathan Higgins on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the booklet.)
Inner City, 1980. Sealed ... $4.99
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(Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the opening. Cover has a cutout mark.)
Yemaya (Spain), 2000. New Copy ... $9.99 14.95
A wonderfully-done session of Latin jazz – played by a combo formed to pay tribute to the music of Cuban composer Emiliano Salvador! The group on the set is totally great – and features piano by Chuco Valdes, trombone by Juan Pablo Torres, tenor and flute from Juan Manuel, and congas ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
Love/Svart (Finland), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
Sweet keys from 70s Finland – a great little set that's filled with jazzy work on electric piano and clavinet! Keyboardist Olli Ahvenlahti has a touch that's as warm and soulful as some of his counterparts on the American fusion scene – an approach that's not nearly as jamming or rock-i ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
DF, 2009. Used ... $5.99
Air —
Air Lore ... LP Arista/Novus, 1979. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of their early classics, and still one of the greatest groups with roots in the Chicago AACM scene. Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, and Steve McCall play modern experimental versions of compositions by Jelly Roll Morton and Scot Joplin – plus Threadgill's own "Paille Street". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the top seam and spine.)
Air —
Air Mail ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1980. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The AACM torch is still held proud and firm in this great recording by Air from 1980. Mssrs. Threadgill, Hopkins, and McCall play in a manner that blends freeness with soulfulness and a nice dash of creative humor – which results in a trio of tracks that are essential listening for fans of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small peeled spot & clear tape on the spine.)
Nessa, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 20.99
One of the best albums ever by this legendary Chicago trio – a great example of the way that records on the Nessa label can really get to the heart of artists' intentions! The trio of Henry Threadgill on reeds, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Steve McCall on percussion have never sounded better ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
US Air Force, Mid 70s. Sealed ... $19.99
A great album from this Air Force group – with some nice 70s touches! Reedman Roger Hogan handles arrangements and a few compositions – and the set also features Ronnie Wells on vocals on two tracks! Titles include nice arrangements of the Stevie Wonder tunes "Superstition" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
US Air Force, Late 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting in the top seams.)
US Air Force, 1978. Near Mint- ... $1.99
One of those groovy Air Force jazz albums from the 70s – and a bit soulful too, thanks to vocals from Sgt Bobbie McCleary! The set includes a nice version of "Livin For The City"! LP, Vinyl record album
Sesac (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
One of the greatest albums in years from percussion Airto Moreira – a set that really lives up to the complex sort of grooves he first brought to our shores in the 70s! Airto's back home in Brazil for this set, and working with a really great lineup – a group that's heavy on acoustic ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
One of Airto's greatest records ever – a really hard hitting batch of tracks that mix sharp-edged fusion lines with some earthier Brazilian percussion touches – all in a way that nicely steps off of Airto's first few American releases, and warms the groove up with a nice dose of ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the spine.)
CTI/Wounded Bird, 1972. New Copy ... $10.99 11.99
One of the coolest, grooviest albums you'll ever hear from the legendary percussionist Airto – a set that mixes his own Brazilian roots with the electric genius of 70s CTI – all with stunning results! Airto's in the lead – and blows some beautiful wood flute lines alongside ... read more CD
Warner, 1979. Very Good ... $4.99
One of Airto's most polished records, and an album that we've really grown to love over the years! There's a pretty strong modern soul/R&B component to the album – but at the core, there's still a strong feeling for Brazilian rhythms, and the record's got a wonderfully warm Brazilian ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Salvation, 1974. Very Good ... $7.99
A great little fusion set from Airto – recorded in a mode that's a great bridge between his acoustic roots and some of his smoother albums in years to come! The sound has some key electric elements here – bits of bass, guitar, and keyboards – but there's still a strongly acoustic ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Airto/CTI/Vocalion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $18.99
CTI Records meets that Brazilian fusion sound of the 70s – served up here on two classic albums! Fingers is one of Airto's greatest records ever – a really hard hitting batch of tracks that mix sharp-edged fusion lines with some earthier Brazilian percussion touches – all in a ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Tohru Aizawa —
Tachibana (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Tachibana/Octave (Japan), 1975. New Copy Gatefold ... $29.99
A real mindblower from the Japanese scene of the 70s – a perfect illustration of why that world of records was so incredible during the decade! The music here is spiritual, but also somewhat free – served up by musicians who'd clearly been inspired by John Coltrane and the Impulse ... read more CD
(Part of the Deep Jazz Reality series!)
Posi tone, 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Really lovely work from pianist David Ake, wonderfully paired here with trumpeter Ralph Alessi – whose sparkling tones really seem to illuminate all the musical ideas that Ake brings to the set! The tunes are almost all original, and these great little paintings in sound and tone – ... read more CD
Blue Note, 2017. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99
No rift in decorum here – as the record may well be one of the tightest, most focused efforts we've ever heard from trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire – a beautifully-played live set from a really wonderful quartet! Ambrose shapes his notes perfectly throughout – over these building, ... read more CD
Toshiko Akiyoshi —
Farewell To Mingus ... LP Jam, 1980. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A touching farewell to Charles Mingus – a suite of tracks written by Toshiko Akiyoshi on the occasion of his death, performed by the excellent large group led by Akiyoshi and husband Lew Tabackin. Tracks are a bit more complicated and emotive than some of the group's other work – very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... $23.99
Brilliantly bold work from pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi – an artist who's really coming into her own for the 70s – stepping out in a big band format that would win her a wide new audience on both sides of the Pacific! The album's one of the first to feature the ensemble co-led with husband ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has a tiny bit of seam splitting in middle of bottom seam.)
Ascent, 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
An obscure album from the big band of Toshiko Akiyoshi and Lew Tabackin – all original tracks written by Toshiko, performed by the band with a mix of modern, lyrical, and swinging styles. Features some great work by Bobby Shew and Gary Foster – and titles include "Elusive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $11.99
One of the first American albums to ever feature the piano of Toshiko Akioshi – and a set that's oddly split with work from jazz accordionist Leon Sash – who also appeared at the Newport Jazz Festival at the same time! Toshiko is on side one – in a trio with Gene Cherico on bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Verve pressing, with trumpeter logo and deep groove.)
RCA, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A classic set of modern big band tracks from the group led by pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi and reedman Lew Tabackin – long tracks, all written by Toshiko, and played by the group with a style that's at once dark, lyrical, and swinging. Soloists include Dick Spencer, Gary Foster, and Bill Perkins ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band —
Sumi-e ... CD Insight (Japan), 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A lesser-known gem from this mighy orchestra – with contributions from Bobby Shew on trumpet, Rick Culver on trombone, Gary Foster and Dick Spencer on alto, and Tom Peterson on tenor. Titles include "Sumi-E", "Hang Loose", "Quadrille Anyone", and "A 10 ... read more CD
Also available Sumi-e ... LP 19.99(Booklet has a punch out that has been patched with clear tape – on the plus side it also appears to be signed by the artist. Out of print.)
Insight (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A lesser-known gem from this mighy orchestra – with contributions from Bobby Shew on trumpet, Rick Culver on trombone, Gary Foster and Dick Spencer on alto, and Tom Peterson on tenor. Titles include "Sumi-E", "Hang Loose", "Quadrille Anyone", and "A 10 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
RCA (Japan), 1977. Very Good ... $9.99
A great performance from the Akioshi/Tabackin Big Band's performance at Newport in 1977! The sound here is totally great – hard, focused, and flowing with a magical energy that made this group one of the few large jazz bands to flourish strongly in the 70s. There's almost a Clarke Boland ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear and a sticker spot.)
Imperial/Esoteric (UK), 1968. New Copy ... $6.99 14.99
Rare early solo material from Dutch jazz rock guitar eclecticist/genius Jan Akkerman – a late 60s album released in the Netherlands on Imperial after Akkerman's time in The Hunters and before his work with Brainbox and Focus! It's an early indication of his far reaching tastes and talent ... read more CD
Metronome (Germany), 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Dutch pressing on Vertigo.)
RCA, 1956. Very Good ... $4.99
Hard-swinging big band material – with a heavy emphasis on drums! The album is a suite of six tracks – all written by either Manny Albam or Ernie Wilkins, both of whom arrange the groups on the set – really letting them open up nicely on the album's longish tracks. Manny and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has aging, split seams, and splitting on the spine.)
Atlantic, 1988. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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Atlantic, 1987. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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(Cover has an index label on one corner.)
Mutual Music/Rambler, Late 30s/Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Rare small combo work from this legendary South American guitarist! LP, Vinyl record album
Nereide/Intervallo (Italy), Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99
A beautiful little record, and one that's got way more heart and soul to offer than you might expect from the rather understated packaging – which hides an album that's full of sparkling 70s keyboard magic! The music here is by a mix of Italian soundtrack and jazz talents – the latter ... (Sound Library, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Love Slave, 1999. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
High Note, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Two of the most soulful reedmen working today – blowing together beautifully in a great little set! Despite the combative title, there's a really warm, collaborative feel to the record right from the start – a setting that sparkles with all the deep tones we always love in Alexander's ... read more CD
Motema, 2017. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
The best sort of Thelonious Monk set in our opinion – the kind of record that draws heavily from the legacy of the master, but also delivers something completely new and fresh! Let's face it, Monk would wince at the idea of folks just copying his style and ideas – and Joey Alexander ... read more CD
Concord, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Chesky, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(SACD hybrid version – plays on regular players too.)
Pablo, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1985/1995. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Telarc, 2004. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Tray card has a cutout notch.)
Monty Alexander 7 —
Jamento ... LP Pablo, 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Nice mellow fusion from Monty, recorded in LA with a group that includes Ernest Ranglin on guitar, plus Andy Simpkins on bass, and added drums and percussion from 4 other players. There's a bit of steel drums on the record, in the style that Alexander was using on other MPS sides from the time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and appears to have been signed by the artist.)
Byron Allen Trio —
Byron Allen Trio ... CD ESP/ZYX (Germany), 1965. Used ... $4.99
Beautifully free alto work from Byron Allen – a player who really shines brightly on this rare session for ESP Records – one of the few ever cut under his own name! Allen's got a style that's right up there with the 60s best from Ornette Coleman or Marion Brown – able to move ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Venus (Japan), 2018. New Copy ... $52.99
Tenorist Harry Allen serves up a great French lullaby of his own – crafted together from the work of famous Parisian songwriters like Michel Legrand, Charles Trenet, and others – and delivered here in a small combo instrumental mode! The setting is great – as Allen's deep tenor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
