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Muse, 1994. Used ... $9.99
Features some guest tenor from Houston Pearson! CD
(Out of print.)
Dot/Hamilton, 1958. Sealed ... $7.99
Wonderful music throughout – and an album that's as beautifully written as it is played! The work represents one of the few long-form concept compositions from Nelson Riddle – an extended "Cross Country Suite" of trcks that take the listener on a tour of the US – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Storyville (Japan), 1977. Used ... $16.99
... CD
(Includes obi.)
Jack DeJohnette —
New Directions ... LP ECM, 1978. Very Good ... $8.99
A seminal statement from drummer Jack DeJohnette – a musician who'd already made a pretty big impact in the years before this set – but who really seemed to take off with his New Directions group on ECM! Every player in the lineup is a key sonic pioneer on their instrument – John ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a promo stamp, some wear, and wax drippings on the back.)
ECM (Germany), 1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Som Da Gente, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Setola Di Maiale (Italy), 2018. Used ... $6.99
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Origin, 2009. Used ... $3.99
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Debut/OJC, 1955. Used ... $8.99
One of the few albums as a leader cut by pianist John Dennis – noteworthy not only for his own great work on the keys, but also for the presence of Charles Mingus and Max Roach in his trio! Their presence is a bit less surprising when you realize that the album was issued on the pair's Debut ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Equipe/Far Out (UK), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
An organ bossa classic from the legendary Eumir Deodato – one of his strongest albums from his early years in Brazil! There's a very jazzy feel to the set all the way through – thanks to a tightly arranged group that not only features the organ and percussion you might expect from such ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
MCA/BGO (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Two post-CTI gems from Deodato – back to back on a single CD! Whirlwinds is sweet keyboard soul from Deodato – a set that steps off nicely from the strengths of his big hits on CTI, hitting a similarly flowing groove that's really great! The instrumentation here is a bit more expanded ... read more CD
International Anthem, 2020. New Copy ... $11.99
Beautifully meditative music from Alabaster DePlume – a set that brings together work from a variety of recorded projects from the past decade or so – finally getting full exposure in this Transatlantic collaboration between Chicago's International Anthem label and London's Total ... read more CD
Also available To Cy & Lee – Instrumentals Vol 1 ... LP 19.99
International Anthem, 2020. New Copy ... $19.99 20.99
Beautifully meditative music from Alabaster DePlume – a set that brings together work from a variety of recorded projects from the past decade or so – finally getting full exposure in this Transatlantic collaboration between Chicago's International Anthem label and London's Total ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available To Cy & Lee – Instrumentals Vol 1 ... CD 11.99
Dave De Rose Music (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $11.99
Really compelling work from the farther reaches of the UK jazz scene – a series of "agile experiments" from drummer Dave DeRose – who works here with other musicians from the scene in a series of unbridled improvisations! The work was created with two guiding principles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Second pressing, hand-numbered limited edition of 200 copies!)
Dave De Rose Music (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $11.99
Really compelling work from the farther reaches of the UK jazz scene – a series of "agile experiments" from drummer Dave DeRose – who works here with other musicians from the scene in a series of unbridled improvisations! The work was created with two guiding principles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First pressing, hand-numbered limited edition of 300!)
Strata East, 1974. Very Good+ ... $289.99
One of the most unique albums on the Strata East label – and that's saying a heck of a lot, given the creative energies flowing through that legendary jazz outlet! Descendents Of Mike & Phoebe is a righteous little project put together by Spike Lee's father, Bill Lee, and his brothers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a lightly stained corner, split seams, and some aging.)
RCA/Sony, Mid 60s. Used 6 CDs ... $28.99
Genius in one of its purest forms! Paul Desmond's alto sax was honed to perfection by the time of these recordings – worked out through fame in the Dave Brubeck Quartet years of the late 50s and early 60s, but also relaxed in a confidence that makes these sides completely majestic, and ... read more CD
Paul Desmond —
Desmond Blue ... LP RCA, 1962. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A cool jazz classic from altoist Paul Desmond and guitarist Jim Hall! The album was recorded under Desmond's name, but Hall's the guitarist throughout, and his playing lends an indescribably wonderful edge to the set, making the album a real team effort! Unlike other RCA sides by Hall and Desmond ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Paul Desmond —
First Place Again (black cover) ... LP Warner, 1960. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
The first big Paul Desmond solo album of the 60s – and a standout set that's very much in the tradition of his best work on RCA! This rare side was cut for Warner Brothers during a time when they were taking a brief dip into jazz – and it's a rarely-heard set that features Jim Hall on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label deep groove pressing, labeled "Paul Desmond & Friends". Cover has some tape on the spine and some light aging.)
Red Baron, 1971. Used ... $6.99
A rare pairing, and a great one too – as Paul Desmond joins the Modern Jazz Quartet for a unique live set from the early 70s – with a great sound that's even more wonderful than we expected! Desmond is always great no matter what the setting – but he sounds especially nice ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Paul Desmond —
Polka Dots & Moonbeams ... CD Bluebird, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
Mid-60s work from his excellent albums on RCA! CD
Epic/Legacy, 1974. Used ... $16.99
An album of sublime understatement from alto genius Paul Desmond! Desmond was one of the few players who resisted the lure of the 70s electric CTI sound – and stuck pretty much in his usual bag of easy-going grooves, blowing alto with effortless ease, working here with a quartet that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing, still in the shrink. Cover has a cut corner.)
RCA (France), 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s French pressing.)
RCA, 1962. Used ... $3.99
A reunion of sorts for Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan – given that the pair had played together on record 5 years before, in a similar session for Verve! This album's almost lighter and more airy than the previous one – as it's done in a mode that echoes strongly with Desmond's own ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA/Victor, Early/Mid 60s. Used 5 CDs ... $34.99
Genius in one of its purest forms! Paul Desmond's alto sax was honed to perfection by the time of these recordings – worked out through fame in the Dave Brubeck Quartet years of the late 50s and early 60s, but also relaxed in a confidence that makes these sides completely majestic, and ... read more CD
(Out of print, case has some light edgewear.)
Impetus (UK), 1988. Near Mint- ... $28.99
The "plus" here is the great Bobby Bradford on cornet – joining the Detail trio of Johnny Dyani on bass, Frode Gjerstad on tenor and soprano sax, and John Stevens on drums. Includes one long track – "Way It Goes/Dance Of The Soul". LP, Vinyl record album
Affinity (UK), 1982. Near Mint- ... $24.99
An early recording by this meeting of free playing giants! The group takes off on two sidelong excursions simply entitled "Okhela (To Make A Fire)", hence the album's title, which dip and veer through all sorts of terrain. You'd expect as much from the nimble trio of Johnny Dyani, John ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Orchide, 2019. Used ... $0.99
East World (Japan), Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Nice one cut by this all-Detroit group that includes Barry Harris, Charles Greenlee, Roy Brooks, and Vishnu Wood. The session was issued only in Japan, as part of East/West's "soundphile series" of Direct Disk recordings. The material has a nice soulful sound to it, and Greenlee's solos ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, including the insert. Cover has light staining along the opening.)
Modern Jazz (Italy), 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $58.99
The kind of an album that proves why Marco Di Marco is one of our favorite pianists ever – a sublime Paris session from 1970, recorded in an expansively expressive style! Di Marco has a way of penning tunes and handling the keys that's like few other players we can think of – a post-Bil ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi! Tam/Cam, non-gatefold cover. Cover has some very light wear, but this is a nice copy.)
Columbia, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A set that features DiMeola moving into some very dynamic territory – jamming out heavy on a mix of electric and acoustic guitars, with additional help from Paco DeLucia on acoustic at points. The instrumentation also features heavy electric piano from Jan Hammer, other keyboards from Barry ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Di Meola, 1991. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Why Not/Polystar (Japan), 1975. Used ... $22.99
A beautiful session from vibist Walt Dickerson – a set that really lives up to its title, given Walt's tone and timing on the date! The group's a trio – with Dickerson's frequent partner Andrew Cyrille on drums, and the great Wilbur Ware on bass – playing with these warm, soulful ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
MGM/Verve, 1965. Used ... $32.99
Excellent album recorded by vibist Walt Dickerson during the mid 60's. Ostensibly a "soundtrack session", Dickerson freely improvises on themes from the movie A Patch Of Blue, and turns the score into a great platform for moody jazz playing on vibes and piano. Even more surprising is ... read more CD
(Out of print, Verve Elite Edition. Digipack case has some light edgewear.)
No Business (Lithuania), 2019. New Copy ... $22.99
Kirk Knuffke is a trumpeter who always seems to sound best in a spare setting – which is definitely the case here, as he blows alongside drummer Whit Dickey – freely improvising these lines that sparkle with a surprising amount of lyrical beauty! The set's not the usual free jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Posi tone, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
A smoking little set from tenorist Sam Dillon – a musician who's really coming into his own as a leader, after a number of years working in the ensembles of others! Sam's got this nice bite on his reed – which makes for a sharp tone on the numbers here that feature just a quartet, and ... read more CD
Ropeadope, 2002. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine)
RCA/International Phonograph, 1967. Used Gatefold ... $18.99
Amazing! One of the few rare records cut by Bill Dixon during the 60s, and a perfect example of "new thing" jazz in action. Trumpeter Dixon plays in 3 different ensembles – a nonet, a quintet, and a duet – with players like Byard Lancaster, Reggie Workman, Robert Pozar, and ... read more CD
(Comes in a great gatefold sleeve, too!)
NEC/Studio Mule (Germany), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99
Kazutoki "Doctor" Umezu was always one of the more unusual Japanese saxophonists back in the day – not just a jazz musician, but a player who's open to a wide variety of styles – which you'll definitely hear here, in a cool collaboration with percussionist Midori Takada and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 500!)
MCA, Mid 20s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Melodeon, 1934. Sealed ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the yellow & black cover.)
Bill Doggett —
Everybody Dance The Honky Tonk ... LP King, Late 50s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
This is it – the classic stormer by Bill Doggett that made his group a hit with all the kids! The album features the original two-part version of "Honky Tonk", plus the rarer "Honky Tonk Number Three", which as a wailing bit of vocals next to the chorus. Other tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has split seams and some peeling on the back.)
Columbia, 1963. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Smoking stuff – and one of Bill Doggett's best albums away from the King record label! The style here is even tighter than on King – somewhere in a space between 60s soul jazz and soul instrumental modes – with Doggett's organ right out front in the mix, stepping along some great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 2 eye pressing.)
Bill Doggett —
For Reminiscent Lovers – Romantic Songs By Bill Doggett ... LP King, 1960. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split on the top seam.)
King/BGP (UK), 1969. Used ... $9.99
Funky funky Hammond – a rare late 60s album from organist Bill Doggett, done with some help from James Brown – and a set that's unlike anything Doggett ever recorded before – or since! There's a blasting groove to the record right from the start – thanks to help from The ... read more CD
Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Strong work from Bill Doggett – a bit more jazz-based than some of his earlier sides for King, but still with an R&B heavy groove that keeps things real! The group on the album's not credited, but we do know that guitarist Floyd Smith is playing on the session – and the whole thing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text.)
Klaus Doldinger —
Doldinger In South America ... LP EmArcy, 1965. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent album – possibly the best by German saxophonist Klaus Doldinger! The album's got a wonderful Latiny groove – played by a group that includes Attila Zoller on guitar and Ingfried Hoffman on organ and piano. Hoffman's sound is wonderful – very groovy, and a perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label promo with deep groove. – a nice copy!)
Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $14.99
Wonderful work by Dolphy – as essential to his catalog as any of his albums on Prestige from the same time! Although Dolphy broke plenty of musical barriers in the studio, to our ears, it was always in a live setting that he sounded best – freely exploring the kind of space his playing ... read more CD
(Part of the Enja Real Jazz Classics series!)
Lonehill (Spain), 1963. Used ... $18.99
The title's possibly a bit misleading here – as the record's not so much a memorial to Dolphy, but a repackaging of sides that were repackaged originally as such in the 60s! If that's not confusing enough, let us just explain that the set features 9 tracks from Dolphy's important recordings ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $3.99
Searing live work from Eric Dolphy – part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The record features Dolphy going even farther out than on his studio sides from the time – as the record features very long tracks performed by a crack group that ... read more CD
Also available Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Vol 1 (Japanese pressing) ... CD 4.99
Prestige (Japan), 1961. Used ... $4.99
Searing live work from Eric Dolphy – part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The record features Dolphy going even farther out than on his studio sides from the time – as the record features very long tracks performed by a crack group that ... read more CD
Also available Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Vol 1 ... CD 3.99(Out of print earlier Japanese pressing.)
Hi Hat, 1964. New Copy ... $16.99
Some of Eric Dolphy's last material ever – recorded in Paris with some very surprising guest stars! The work is really tremendous – every bit as great as Dolphy's monumental studio albums for Prestige, and written and performed with a similar blend of the free, the lyrical, the avant, ... read more CD
Limelight, 1964. Very Good Gatefold ... $29.99
A fitting title for a great album – Eric Dolphy's last live recording, performed on June 2, 1964, with a trio of youngsters that included two of the greatest names in European avant garde jazz – Misha Mengelberg and Han Bennink! The sound is jagged and a bit free – showing the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. NOTE – Cover is stained and flaky at the bottom 3 inches, with a split bottom seam.)
Resonance, Early 60s. New Copy 3CD ... $24.99 29.99
A fantastic package that finally gives these recordings their proper due – one that takes the cuts that were issued on the albums Iron Man and Conversations (plus a million cheapo packages over the years) – and restores them to their original mono, right from the tapes – then adds ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1964. Used ... $3.99
One of Eric Dolphy's lasting classics – and possibly the ultimate album of "new thing" jazz from the mid 60s! The record's got an even sharper edge than previous Dolphy recordings for Prestige – a really unique combination of instrumentation that includes Freddie Hubbard on ... read more CD
New Jazz/OJC, 1960. Used ... $4.99
Eric Dolphy's first album ever as a leader – recorded almost immediately after his arrival on the New York scene! The sound here is already bolder and stronger than the Dolphy experiments on the west coast – sharp-edged and freely exploratory, in a way that pushes the playful lyricism ... read more CD
Prestige, 1961/1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
2 LP set that reissues 2 harder to find Dolphy records: Here & There, and Eric Dolphy In Europe Vol 2. Here & There has Dolphy in studio sessions with Jaki Byard, Booker Little, and Mal Waldron – and it includes the tracks "Status Seeking", "God Bless The Child", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has very light stains at the bottom.)
Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... $6.99
Eric Dolphy's first meeting in the studio with trumpeter Booker Little – a brilliant batch of modernism that's easily one of the hippest records Little ever worked on! The Dolphy heard here is Eric at his most inventive – sharp-edged and angular one minute, then spiritually lyrical the ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Excellent funky work from Lou Donaldson – and a groundbreaking record that was the first to feature him playing on Blue Note with drummer Idris Muhammad – who is listed on the session under his birth name, Leo Morris! Muhammad gives the album that crackling funky bottom sound that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note (Japan), 1971. Used ... $16.99
An overlooked funky gem from Lou Donaldson – a later date for Blue Note, done in a style that's a bit expanded from his small combo sets of the 60s – but still filled with plenty of soul and groove! The lineup features core key players Leon Spencer on Hammond, Melvin Sparks on guitar, ... read more CD
Also available Cosmos ... LP 16.99(SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
Blue Note, 1971. Very Good+ ... $16.99
An overlooked funky gem from Lou Donaldson – a later date for Blue Note, done in a style that's a bit expanded from his small combo sets of the 60s – but still filled with plenty of soul and groove! The lineup features core key players Leon Spencer on Hammond, Melvin Sparks on guitar, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cosmos ... CD 16.99(UA pressing. Cover has light ringwear and some edge wear.)
Blue Note, 1961/1963. Used ... $13.99
Hard wailing! Poppa Lou's caught right at the height of his early Blue Note powers here – recorded in 2 different groups on this set of unreleased sessions from the early 60s! Both sets have Lou in a guitar/organ soul jazz setting – with backing by Grant Green on guitar, and either ... read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur CD series pressing.)
Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $11.99
Funky genius from Lou Donaldson – one of his first funky albums for Blue Note, and a real killer all the way through! The album has a great young group working with Lou – players that include Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Lonnie Smith on organ, Leo Morris (aka Idris Muhammed) on drums, ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print.)
Midnight Creeper ... LP 29.99
Midnight Creeper (Japanese pressing) ... CD 18.99
Blue Note, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
Funky genius from Lou Donaldson – one of his first funky albums for Blue Note, and a real killer all the way through! The album has a great young group working with Lou – players that include Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Lonnie Smith on organ, Leo Morris (aka Idris Muhammed) on drums, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner and light surface wear.)
Midnight Creeper ... CD 11.99
Midnight Creeper (Japanese pressing) ... CD 18.99
Blue Note (Japan), 1968. Used ... $18.99
Funky genius from Lou Donaldson – one of his first funky albums for Blue Note, and a real killer all the way through! The album has a great young group working with Lou – players that include Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Lonnie Smith on organ, Leo Morris (aka Idris Muhammed) on drums, ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print, 2014 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
Midnight Creeper ... LP 29.99
Midnight Creeper ... CD 11.99
Lou Donaldson —
Mr Shing-A-Ling ... LP Blue Note, 1967. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A massive little record, and a real turning point for alto genius Lou Donaldson – as he uses the set to move from the tight bop of earlier years into a whole new spectrum of funky grooves! Key to this project is drummer Idris Muhammad – who's on the kit, already kicking it up in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mr Shing-A-Ling (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(Liberty pressing. NOTE: Cover has some light water staining, more on the back, and some seam splitting. Label has water staining too, but not severe.)
Blue Note, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 34.99
A massive little record, and a real turning point for alto genius Lou Donaldson – as he uses the set to move from the tight bop of earlier years into a whole new spectrum of funky grooves! Key to this project is drummer Idris Muhammad – who's on the kit, already kicking it up in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mr Shing-A-Ling ... LP 19.99(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – pressed at RTI!)
Trip, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A late 70s release, but one that seems to feature material from Lou's early 60s years – with a vibe that's very similar to his Argo Recordings. Players include Herman Foster on piano and Ray Barretto on congas! LP, Vinyl record album
(Jazz Bird pressing.)
Lou Donaldson —
Pretty Things ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A massive classic from Lou Donaldson's funky years with Idris Muhammad on drums – an album that's filled with lots of bottom-heavy grooves, plus some great work on alto, guitar, and organ! Muhammad's drums are in fine fine form here – right up there with his other LD Blue Note work, if ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty/UA pressing. Cover has a cut corner, but is nice overall.)
Blue Note, 1952/1954. Used ... $11.99
Great early material from Lou Donaldson – with a hard-hitting bop sound missing from his later work! The tracks are short, raw, and lively – and filled with the kind of pre-hardbop soul that Donaldson was infusing into jazz, along with other players on the material – like Horace ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1969. Used ... $16.99
One of the greatest Blue Note funky jazz sets of the late 60s – an all-out soul fest headed up by funky Lou Donaldson, and featuring some incredible work on drums from Idris Muhammad – who was still calling himself Leo Morris at this point! Muhammad's work on the drums is fantastic ... read more CD
(Out of print SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $16.99
One of the most perfectly crafted moments of Lou Donaldson's hardbop genius at Blue Note – and a beautiful example of the way that Lou could handle the alto sax with a sharpness that earned him a place in the post-Parker lineage – but also a sense of soul that was miles away from Bird! ... read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – More 60 Works" series!)
Blue Note (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $16.99
A classic meeting between alto giant Lou Donaldson and Blue Note's crack Three Sounds combo – the great piano trio led by the mighty Gene Harris! The formula was one that Blue Note employed on a number of sessions from the time – and it makes a lot of sense, because the Three Sounds ... read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – More 60 Works" series!)
Blue Thumb, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $69.99
A wickedly funky album from Joao Donato – quite different than his earlier bossa sessions, and recorded in LA with a sweet jazzy bounce! The album's overflowing with great keyboard work – and Joao plays both piano and organ, in a group that includes percussion from Emil Richards, who ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Chiaroscuro, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
Mahakala, 2019. New Copy ... $8.99 9.99
A beautiful meeting of generations – from a group that features William Parker on bass, Alvin Fiedler on percussion, and Kidd Jordan on tenor – alongside Chris Parker on piano, Chad Fowler on alto and saxello, and Kelly Hurt on a bit of occasional voice! At times, the style is very ... read more CD
Between The Lines (Germany), 2008. Used ... $8.99
... CD
Musikszene Schweiz (Switzerland), 1997. Used ... $13.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 2018. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
Guitarist Pierre Dorge has been giving us amazing music for many years – but he sounds especially amazing here in the company of a really great group – the excellent Kirk Knuffke on cornet, plus Stephen Riley on tenor, Conrad Herwig on trombone, Jay Anderson on bass, and Adam Nussbaum ... read more CD
Olufsen (Denmark), 1989. Sealed ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Pierre Dorge & New Jungle Orchestra —
Ubi Zaa ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2016. Used ... $9.99
Beautiful sounds from guitarist Pierre Dorge and his legendary Jungle Orchestra – a set that somehow has the group working at a level that's even more sensitive than before, while still hitting those offbeat rhythms and angular patterns that they do so well! Kirk Knuffke's in the group on ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1955. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A completely unique little session – and a record that's every bit as musically striking as you might guess from its title and cover! The date's a rare Latin-tinged one for trumpeter Kenny Dorham – a record that takes his usually smooth sound and sets it up against octet backings with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Time/Solid (Japan), 1960. Used ... $14.99
Great work from one of the hippest jazz contemporaries of the late 60s – trumpeter Kenny Dorham, a player who was really coming into his own by the time of this album! The record has Kenny with a nice sort of edge – not as boldly experimental as his 60s work for Blue Note, but ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Kenny Dorham —
Kenny Dorham & Friends ... LP Jazzland, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $18.99
Kenny Dorham plays sweet hardbop trumpet on the two different sessions that make up this LP. One session's got Cannonball Adderley on alto and Cedar Walton on piano, with sort of a sweet laidback sound, as with some of Dorham's other sessions from the time. Track on this one include "Blue ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label Bill Grauer productions pressing. Cover has a split spine, a mostly split bottom seam, and light surface wear.)
ABC, 1956. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A fantastic bit of lost hardbop – an obscure ABC album that has Kenny Dorham working with his Jazz Prophets group! The combo's a quintet with a unique lineup that includes Dick Katz on piano, JR Monterose on tenor, Sam Jones on bass, and Arthur Edgehill on drums – and the whole set's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese pressing, with obi! Back cover has some light aging, but is nice overall.)
Kenny Dorham —
Una Mas ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Very Good+ ... $34.99
An excellent groover from Kenny Dorham – possibly one of his best ever albums for Blue Note – a record that shows how much he was pushing past his bop roots in his later years! The tracks are extremely long, and done with a complexity in rhythms that mixes Latin elements with hardbop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white b label pressing.)
World (UK), Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Definitive (Spain), 1949/1950. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
