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!
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John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman —
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman ... LP 
Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A landmark album of vocal jazz – and one of the few sessions that John Coltrane ever cut with a singer! In a way, the album's more Hartman's than it is Coltrane's – given that Johnny's warm, mellow style of singing isn't as free and open as Trane at his most adventurous – but at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing in a non-gatefold cover.)
Savoy, 1958/1977. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A 70s collection of some of Coltrane's groundbreaking recordings for Savoy from the late 50s – recorded in the company of a super-hip sextet with Wilbur Harden on trumpet, and done in a way so that the tracks open up nice and long, in strong modal grooves that point the way towards Trane's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bethlehem/Lonehill (Spain), 1957. Used ... $11.99
Crackling hardbop from the pivotal jazz year of 1957 – featuring 2 rare Bethelehem albums by drummer Art Blakey, one of which features some great tenor work from a young John Coltrane! First up on the set is a rare big band session by Blakey – featuring the master drummer at the helm ... read more CD
BMG, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
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Impulse, 1965. Used ... $4.99
An essential piece of 60s avant garde jazz that often gets overlooked because the album is split between two different leaders – but with John Coltrane and Archie Shepp at the helm, what leaders they be! Shepp leads a quartet that includes Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Barre Phillips on bass, ... read more CD
Also available New Thing At Newport ... LP 59.99(Impulse Originals digipack pressing.)
Impulse, 1965. Very Good Gatefold ... $59.99
An essential piece of 60's avant garde jazz that often gets overlooked because the album is split between two different leaders – but with John Coltrane and Archie Shepp at the helm, what leaders they be! Shepp leads a quartet that includes Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Barre Phillips on bass, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Thing At Newport ... CD 4.99(Mono orange & black label pressing with Van Gelder stamp, including the Impulse inner sleeve. Cover has a razor mark on front and small gloss bubbles at the spine.)
Impulse, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A fantastic blend of spiritual jazz styles and electronic elements – served up here by the trio of drummer Betamax, keyboardist Danalogue, and saxophonist King Shabaka – the last of whom you might recognize as Shabaka Hutchings from a host of other hip projects on the contemporary ... read more CD
Also available Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery ... LP 18.99
Impulse, 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $18.99
A fantastic blend of spiritual jazz styles and electronic elements – served up here by the trio of drummer Betamax, keyboardist Danalogue, and saxophonist King Shabaka – the last of whom you might recognize as Shabaka Hutchings from a host of other hip projects on the contemporary ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery ... CD 13.99
Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1973. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A classic set of spiritual fusion from this short-lived allstar group Compost – featuring Harold Vick, Bob Moses, Jumma Santos, and Jack DeJohnette! Vick's at his moody soulful best here, in a mode that's similar to his Strata East work – and the record also features occasional vocals ... read more CD
Ropeadope/Uprising, 2018. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
Pianist Alex Conde always has a great way of blending jazz performance with Latin rhythms – and that approach really takes off here, as Conde's core combo gets fantastic frontline help from Brian Lynch on trumpet, Conrad Herwig on trombone, and Dayna Stephens on tenor and soprano sax! Both ... read more CD
Chiaroscuro, 1964. Used ... $4.99
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X, 1929. Very Good- ... $2.99
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(White label pressing, with red text and deep groove. Cover has some wear.)
Columbia, Mid 50s. Good+ ... $4.99
Nice jam session work from Eddie Condon's own club – featuring Eddie on guitar, plus Wild Bill Davidson on cornet, Billy Butterfield on trumpet, Lou McGariity and Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Dick Cary on alto horn, Edmond Hall on clarinet, and Bud Freeman on tenor. LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Decca, 1951. Very Good ... $1.99
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(Cover has light wear and some tape along the bottom seam.)
Decca, 1946. Very Good+ 4 x 78 rpm album ... $19.99
Regent, Mid 40s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Obscure trad jazz recordings from the Savoy label! LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing, in a green tinted cover, with a cut corner and light wear.)
Fresh Sound (Spain), 1954/1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Atlantic, 1957. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
A real standout in Chris Connor's legendary run for Atlantic Records – and a unique double-length set that was almost her answer to some of the 2LP Verve songbook sessions from Ella Fitzgerald! Like those, this album's based upon the work of a single composer – and features key ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some aging, wear on the corners, and a split top seam.)
Contemporary, 1986. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Atlantic (Japan), Late 50s. Used ... $9.99
An unusual set from the legendary vocalist Chris Connor – a record that's graced with a boozy later image of Chris on the front, but which features a host of rare gems from her late 50s years at Atlantic Records! There's some really wonderful work on the record that easily matches, if not ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
Bill Connors —
Of Mist & Melting ... CD ECM, 1977. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
One of the more vivid albums we've ever heard from guitarist Bill Connors – a set that has his sometimes-subtle talents balanced out with a trio of ECM heavyweights – Jan Garbarek on saxes, Gary Peacock on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums! Some songs have those quieter modes that ... read more CD
Norman Connors —
Dance Of Magic ... LP Cobblestone, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A landmark first album from drummer Norman Connors – a spiritual jazz masterpiece that builds wonderfully on the post-Coltrane tradition! Norman is years away from his smoother soul recordings at this point, and coming out of a righteous jazz background that included work with Marion Brown ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Norman Connors —
Dance Of Magic (Buddah pressing) ... LP Buddah, 1972. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A landmark first album from drummer Norman Connors – a spiritual jazz masterpiece that builds wonderfully on the post-Coltrane tradition! Norman is years away from his smoother soul recordings at this point, and coming out of a righteous jazz background that included work with Marion Brown ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear with a sticker in the bottom left corner.)
Schema (Italy), 2004. New Copy 2LP ... $29.99
Incredible work from Nicola Conte – Schema records maestro making his Blue Note debut with this set – and giving the label one of their best new albums of the 21st Century! The record's quite different than Nicola's programmed dancefloor work for Schema – and is much more of an ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Very unique package, too – like getting 2 classic Blue Note albums together at once!)
MPS (Germany), 2018. New Copy ... $29.99 34.99
Nicola Conte is completely at the top of his game here – showing us yet another level of his mighty jazz-based talents – some deeper spiritual currents than ever before, mixed with a good dose of global influences too! The record has Conte working with a hip Spiritual Galaxy ensemble, ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Far Out (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $19.99
Really mindblowing work from legendary drummer Ivan "Mamao" Conti – a key part of Azymuth through that group's many years – and still going strong here as a solo artist on his own! The album's almost a 21st Century realization of the sound that Azymuth was going for back in ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download – which includes two more tracks.)
Quicksilver, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of those records that really takes you by surprise – a set that doesn't look like much on the front, but which opens up immediately the minute you drop it on the turntable – with a sense of soul and swing that really hold on throughout! The group's a great one – a quintet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(PAJ pressing. Cover has light wear and some notes in pen on back.)
Philips (Netherlands), Late 20s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
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Motema, 2012. Used ... $9.99
A great one from this all-star group – an incredibly righteous combo that's given Billy Harper one of his best chances to play in years! As with the previous album by The Cookers, the Harper influence really runs strong – not just in the use of some of his great tracks in the ... read more CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
JLP, 2010. Used ... $9.99
Beautiful work from a crack group of jazz legends, together billed as The Cookers – Billy Harper on tenor, Eddie Henderson and David Weiss on trumpet, Craig Handy on alto & flute, George Cables on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Billy Hart on drums – kind of a dream lineup, working ... read more CD
Stella (Italy), 1957. Very Good+ ... $38.99
A rare gem from Bob Cooper – a late 50s session in Italy, produced by Gigi Campi – and featuring Coop in one of his most relaxed settings of the time! The quartet album grooves nicely – rhythm from the trio of Hans Hammerschmid on piano, Rudolph Hansen on bass, and Victor Plasil ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing of a 50s album – but still pretty darn rare! Cover has a small bit of splitting on the bottom seam.)
Marc Copland —
Some Love Songs ... CD Pirouet (Germany), 2005. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
KPM/Be With (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99
A straight jazz set from KPM, but a great one too – a record that's a great mix of piano and vibes, handled in an almost MPS-ish sort of way! There's a few funky numbers here, and some great rhythms too – very dynamic grooves that are heavy on modal influences, and which really sparkle ... (Sound Library, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
GRP (Japan), 1991. Used ... $24.99
A double-length live set from Chick Corea's Akoustic Band – an ensemble with kind of a silly name, but one that marked a nice return to basics for Chick! The trio features John Patitucci on bass and Dave Weckl on drums – and both players have a good sense of feeling to match Corea's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
ECM (Germany), 1984. Used ... $7.99
Nothing childish here – as the album's a beautiful set of short, spare numbers from Chick Corea – a perfect reminder that he could still maintain a subtle approach to his music, even after years of more dramatic electric sides! The bulk of the album features short "Children's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chick Corea —
Circulus ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Amazing stuff – and work that will have you changing your opinion about Chick Corea! Around 1970, Corea was part of a groundbreaking group called Circle – an amazing avant quartet that featured him, Anthony Braxton, Dave Holland, and Barry Altschul. Circle are one of those groups who ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear and a light cup stain on back.)
Chick Corea —
Mad Hatter Rhapsody/Polydor, 1978. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $5.99
Chick Corea —
My Spanish Heart ... LP Polydor, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Given that Chick Corea first got his start working in the New York Latin scene back in the 60s, the album's a bit of a return to his roots – even if the general theme here is Spanish, and not Afro-Cuban! The Corea Spanish Heart here is cast in some darker, more contemplative tones than more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ECM (Germany), 1971. New Copy ... $10.99 11.99
Chick Corea's almost borrowing a page from the ECM book of Keith Jarrett here – working in a solo acoustic piano mode that's incredibly fluid and free – filled with warm touches that stand in really stark contrast to his more avant-leaning keyboard styles of a few years before! The ... read more CD
ECM, 1971. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Beautiful solo piano from Chick Corea – almost in a Keith Jarrett mode on ECM – mostly original improvisations, plus extrapolations on work by Thelonious Monk and Wayne Shorter! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Chick Corea —
Solo Piano – Portraits/Concord, 2014. Used 2CD & Book ... Just Sold Out!
Portraits is a 2014 solo album, issued here along with the limited edition chap book Creativity & Doodling, which was produced in commemoration of this release featuring drawings and an essay by Chick Corea. CD
(Out of print. Includes the original double CD and out of print, limited edition book – signed by the artist and limited to 500 copies!!!)
EMI (Japan), 1970. Near Mint- ... $38.99
Killer rare work by Chick Corea – recorded in 1970, with a lineup that includes Steve Grossman on tenor, Dave Holland on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums, and Steve Jackson on some other miscellaneous instruments! Titles include "Slumber", "Moon Dance", "The Sun (parts ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with insert.)
Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $16.99
A really unusual album from the mighty Chick Corea – a set recorded at the end of the 60s, at a time when Chick's star was just beginning to rise – but in a style that's both very different than his famous material of the 70s, and his avant fame as part of the group Circle! Chick's ... read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Warner/Stretch, 1980. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print. Pen mark through barcode, promo stamp on disc.)
Deutsche Grammophon (Germany), 1982. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A mixture of jazz improvisation and more avant ideas – performed by twin pianists Chick Corea and Nicolas Economou during the Munic Summer Piano Festival in 1982! The session is a great reminder that, even at a time when Chick was cutting some music that was very commercially successful, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, 1972. Used ... $4.99
A classic bit of jazzy fusion from Chick Corea and the legendary Return To Forever group that included Flora Purim and Airto! The sound of the album influenced a generation, and although the album was overlooked by groovers for years, partly due to its success, it still sounds surprisingly fresh ... read more CD
Also available Light As A Feather ... LP 6.99(Out of print.)
Chick Corea & Return To Forever —
Light As A Feather ... LP Polygram, 1972. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A classic bit of jazzy fusion from Chick Corea and the legendary Return To Forever group that included Flora Purim and Airto! The sound of the album influenced a generation, and although the album was overlooked by groovers for years, partly due to its success, it still sounds surprisingly fresh ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Light As A Feather ... CD 4.99(Cover has light wear.)
GRP, 1988. Sealed ... $9.99
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ECM, 1971. Used ... $12.99
Some of the most outside work ever recorded by Chick Corea – a great session from the post-Circle trio that included Barry Altschul on percussion and Dave Holland on bass! The sound here is in a vast space of dark corners, sharp edges, and some slightly warmer moments – similar to some ... read more CD
Rostrum, 2018. New Copy ... $25.99
Posi tone, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99 17.98
Patrick Cornelius steps out here both as a strong leader, and as a great songwriter too – on a set that's filled with almost all original material from the pen of the alto saxophonist – tunes that have a strong sense of color and verve, which makes the record one of the most ... read more CD
Trad Vibe (France), 1975. New Copy (pic cover)... $16.99
Two of the coolest cuts from this legendary funk ensemble – back to back on a limited 45! "L'Enfant Samba" has a fantastic groove – samba at the core, but laced with sweet keyboards – then given this breezy French female vocal on top, scatting at times, with almost a ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Flying Dutchman/Mega, 1971. Very Good+ ... $7.99
One of the loosest, most open albums from the early years of guitarist Larry Coryell – and a set that maybe has him pointing even more strongly foward in a jazz direction than some of his earlier, more rock-influenced work! The album's a live date, recorded at the Montreux jazz festival ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and aging.)
32 Jazz, Late 80s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
High Note, 1998. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Vanguard/Wounded Bird, 1972. New Copy ... $10.99 14.98
A fantastic record from guitarist Larry Coryell – one that maybe has him shedding some of the more rockish tendencies of his roots, while finding the way forward in a searing, searching style of funky jazz! There's almost a Flying Dutchman sort of righteousness to the record – as Larry ... read more CD
Vanguard/Wounded Bird, 1973. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
Larry Coryell tries out his vocal chops a bit on this album with his classic group from the early 70s – but the main "voice" on the record is still his wonderfully tight guitar – which has a beautifully sharp sound throughout! When Coryell sings, he almost seems to be doing ... read more CD
Vanguard/Wounded Bird, 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
Guitarist Larry Coryell really changes it up from before – shedding both some of his electric modes and his vocal inclinations – and also working with a completely different group, who give the record a very unusual sound! Coryell plays a lot of acoustic guitar here, in addition to ... read more CD
Vanguard/Wounded Bird, 1979. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
A great entry in the ever-diverse catalog of guitarist Larry Coryell in the 70s – a set that has him both returning to Vanguard Records, and to more electric modes than on a few previous records – and also working with the sons of Dave Brubeck in a nicely tight mode! The album's maybe ... read more CD
Elektra, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Compelling duets between guitarists Larry Coryell and Philip Catherine – a studio album recorded in London, hot on the heels of their performance together at the Berliner Jazztage! Although known for their electric musings at the time, both players work here mostly in an acoustic mode – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a mark from sticker removal and some light wear.)
Posi tone, 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 17.98
Roxy Coss's second album as a leader for the Posi-Tone label – and it's her strongest to date, both by design and in performance! Where her Chasing The Unicorn album set up a whimsical sensibility, this one obliviously sets up a tone of strength and determination – undercurrents of all ... read more CD
Verve, 1960s. Very Good Gatefold ... $2.99
Light mellow Verve-y instrumental orchestral stuff, featuring Don Costa's versions of contemporary pop stuff, like "Heroes & Villains", "All You Need Is Love", "Ode To Billie Jo". and "Valley of the Dolls". Not totally jazzy, but a nice package of soft ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dot/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $16.99
An overlooked album from pianist Eddie Costa – recorded in the late 50s for Dot Records! The set's a bit different than some of Costa's other material from the time – in that has Eddie playing with a much heavier touch on the left hand – inflecting the keys in a bluesier mode, ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Mode, 1957. Near Mint- ... $4.99
An extremely great session from Eddie Costa – one of the best of the all-great Mode sessions from 1957! In what is an odd meeting of players, especially for the label, Eddie's piano and vibes meet up with Art Farmer's trumpet, the alto of Phil Woods, bass of Teddy Kotick, and drums of Paul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s VSOP pressing.)
Jubilee, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $16.99
A spare and sweet little set from the team of Eddie Costa and Vinnie Burke – one of the best of the east coast chamber jazz groups of the mid 50s! The pair's trio has Eddie on piano and vibes, Vinnie on bass, and Nick Stabulas on drums – all working together to craft light, rhythmic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a crease on the top left corner, some flaking on the opening, and some age spots on the back.)
Liberty, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $49.99
One of the greatest albums of Latin Jazz ever recorded on the west coast during the 50s – and a landmark session from Jack "Mr Bongo" Costanzo! The album well earns its "fever" claim – as the set smokes from the very first note – Jack's bongos calling the pace ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has wear and half split seams.)
Heavenly Sweetness (France), 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A fantastic full length set from this hip French collective – an assemblage of musicians who draw equal inspiration from the worlds of jazz, funk, and global-styled grooves – then forge those influences into a really fresh sound of their own! The album's funky, but not in a familiar ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse, 1972. Very Good- Gatefold ... $29.99
A very nice batch of messed-up funk tracks from the trippy dippy pot-infused CA funky jazz scene of the early 70s. Clifford's joined here by Mel Brown, Willie Ruff, Ron Beck, Plas Johnson, and others – in a set of tracks that includes groovers like the great "VJC", plus "Do It ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. NOTE – Vinyl has an edge chip that does not affect play. Cover is wrinkled on the bottom 3 inches, with peeled patches on front & back, and peeled gatefold.)
Concord, 2018. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Wide Hive, 2018. New Copy ... $9.99 15.99
Compelling work from a variation on the Throttle Elevator Music combo – one who, like their predecessors, have a style that's often a bit more than conventional jazz – informed by the different strands of sounds that have come through the Wide Hive label that's been their home! The ... read more CD
Also available Counterweight ... LP 12.99
Wide Hive, 2018. Used ... $4.99
Compelling work from a variation on the Throttle Elevator Music combo – one who, like their predecessors, have a style that's often a bit more than conventional jazz – informed by the different strands of sounds that have come through the Wide Hive label that's been their home! The ... read more CD
Also available Counterweight ... CD 9.99(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Wide Hive, 2018. New Copy ... $12.99
Compelling work from a variation on the Throttle Elevator Music combo – one who, like their predecessors, have a style that's often a bit more than conventional jazz – informed by the different strands of sounds that have come through the Wide Hive label that's been their home! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Counterweight ... CD 9.99(Individually numbered limited edition pressing!)
Wide Hive, 2018. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Compelling work from a variation on the Throttle Elevator Music combo – one who, like their predecessors, have a style that's often a bit more than conventional jazz – informed by the different strands of sounds that have come through the Wide Hive label that's been their home! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Counterweight ... CD 9.99(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Strata East/Everland (Austria), 1974. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99
A solo piano set from Strata East mainman Stanley Cowell – but a record that's got enough soul and spirituality to rival a full group recording! Although working alone here, Cowell's touch on the keys is astounding – often flowing and highly rhythmic, with a pulsating sense of energy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steeplechase (Denmark), 2017. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
A nicely fresh setting for pianist Stanley Cowell – a record that moves past his more frequent trio format, to feature the longstanding genius in a quartet with Bruce Williams on alto and flute! Williams has a laidback, lyrical tone that seems to bring out a different side in Cowell's music ... read more CD
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1989. Very Good+ ... $24.99
With Cowell on piano, Ron McClure on bass, and Keith Copeland on drums. Lots of Cowell originals – includign "Celia", "Dis Place", "Sienna", and "Cal Massey". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... $19.99
With Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Ronnie Burrage on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
Cadet, 1966. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Nice bit of Chicago soul jazz, recorded by alto player Sonny Cox after he left the group the Three Souls. Cox rightfully earns the name of "wailer" on this one, and he's backed by a strong set of jazzy arrangements by Richard Evans that lets his horn blossom in all its soulful glory. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Glo Spot (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $29.99
Powerful yet playful sax duet session with soprano legend Lol Coxhill and Raymond MacDonald, recorded during Coxhill's last visit to Scotland! Stunningly, this one went unreleased for years despite Lol being in such titanic form at nearly 76-years-old, a frequent enough collaborator with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On custard colored vinyl – and comes with the CD version!)
Apparition (Canada), 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A hip Canadian lineup – with Paul Cram on tenor, Michael White on trumpet, Tom Walsh on trombone, and Nic Gotham on alto – plus guest alto from Julius Hemphill too. Titles are all originals by the leader. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a very small mark in one corner.)
Cadillac (UK), Early 50s. Used Gatefold ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, case has some edgewear.)
Sound By Sound, Late 70s. New Copy ... $16.99 18.98
That's a pretty grey living space pictured on the front cover – an image from the Soviet-controlled years in Poland, when this material was recorded – but the group Crash really have a way of coloring things up with some very groovy elements in their music! The sextet is a fusion combo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good- ... $1.99
After Hours is the time when Crawford really hits his stride – playing lean and mellow in that easy soulful way that always seemed to work better than any of his other approaches to jazz. This album's got him blowing alto and even playing a bit of piano, in middle-sized groups that include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green label pressing. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Atlantic, 1965. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Hank kicks back and blows soulfully – working in a variety of groups with hip players that include Wendell Harrison, Ali Mohammed, Wilbur Brown, and Leroy Cooper. The overall sound is similar to Crawford's other work on Atlantic – nothing too challenging, but in a soulful mode that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Atlantic/Collectables, 1960. Used ... $3.99
Given Hank Crawford's soulful legacy on the alto sax – one that already made him a star in Ray Charles group by the time of this LP – it would be hard to add More Soul to his bag – but that's what he's going for here, and we've gotta say that it works pretty darn well! The ... read more CD
Atlantic, 1967. Very Good- Gatefold ... $2.99
A sweet soulful stepper from the mighty Hank Crawford – a set that's got a bit of the bluesy lines promised by the title, but which also has some snappier soul jazz modes played by a larger ensemble! Hank plays a bit of piano, in addition to his trademark alto sax – and the set's got a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and purple label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1963. Very Good ... $4.99
Hank Crawford takes a decidedly mellower approach on this set – working with warm and wonderful arrangements by Marty Paich, in a series of soulful readings of familiar ballads and love songs – all of which come out in a dreamy late night mode! There's still a fair bit of Ray Charles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing with AT etch.)
Leo (UK), 1988. Near Mint- ... $19.99
With Crispell on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Doug James on drums and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light sleeve marks.)
Imperial/Phono (Spain), 1956/1959. Used 2CD ... $14.99
Fantastic work from one of the most overlooked alto talents of all-time! This beautiful CD features tracks from Sonny's 3 rare albums on Imperial – Jazz USA, Go Man, and Plays Cole Porter. The records were all recorded in 1956 – and they feature some of the strongest bop playing to ... read more CD
Imperial/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $16.99
A great little album that's as hip as its cover image – one of 3 seminal mid 50s recordings for Imperial by LA altoist Sonny Criss! At this point in his career, Criss had a sharp-edged sound that could easily rival the best work by Sonny Stitt or Charlie Parker on the alto sax – but he ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Prestige, 1969. Very Good ... $6.99
Excellent material from Sonny Criss' late 60's comeback period! By this point, Criss had a sound, style, and maturity that was unmatched by any of his LA contemporaries – a way of blowing the alto that was neither boppish, nor cliched in R&B modes – and instead burst forth with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has some wear and splitting.)
ABC, 1977. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A sweet batch of soulful fusion from alto saxophonist Sonny Criss – quite different than the small group acoustic sessions that made up most of his career – but a shining light in his later revival, and an album that really got him in touch with a wider range of listeners! The style ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Impulse (Japan), 1976. Used ... $11.99
Nice nice late work from Sonny Criss – a record that has him moving into a whole new direction – given that the set features larger electric backings, arranged by Wade Marcus! And although Sonny's great in a small combo setting, he's also wonderful here, too – a really expressive ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi. Promotional sticker on back of sleeve.)
