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Antboy (UK), 2006. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, CDr release.)
Esquilo, 2006. Used 2CDs ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Verve/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1956. Used ... $6.99
Tal Farlow was one of the all-time greats of jazz guitar during the 50s, and an album like this captures him at his finest! The set's a no-nonsense batch of tracks that features Tal with a trio that includes Eddie Costa on piano and Vinnie Burke on bass – a wonderfully understated lineup ... read more CD
Art Farmer —
Art ... LP 
Argo, 1960. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful album of understated brilliance – one of Art Farmer's early shifts into the sublime, and an easily-blown batch of trumpet tracks that always takes our breath away! There's a sense of relaxed freedom here that's really tremendous – a difference from some of Farmer's more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing, in great shape! Cover has a tiny bit of tape in two corners, and some very light wear on the back – but this is a great copy overall.)
Soul Note (Italy), 1987. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
United Artists, 1959. Very Good- ... $14.99
A great little album by this wonderful trumpeter – and one that we passed up for years because we were afraid of the words "brass" and "shout" in the title! If you're a Farmer fan, though, don't worry about this being some sort of snoozy "bold n brassy" session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black/rainbow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some aging.)
Art Farmer —
Modern Art ... LP United Artists, 1958. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A seminal session as a leader by the young Art Farmer – recorded for United Artists, and a great set of tight lyrical tunes, played by Farmer in his sparkling style – in a group along with Benny Golson on tenor and Bill Evans on piano. Evans is a special treat here, as the 1958 session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert!)
Contemporary, 1976. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Farmer's best sessions of the 70s – recorded in a mode that's a bit freer than usual, with a group that includes Hampton Hawes, Ray Brown, and either Steve Ellington or Shelly Manne on drums. Art Pepper sits in on 4 of the album's 6 tracks – and it's his tone and edgieness that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing.)
Argo, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
An amazingly beautiful set of tracks from Art Farmer – playing here with superb accompaniment from a young Harold Mabern on piano, in a laidback quartet format that really lets Art open up! Art's playing is fresh and creative throughout – never too over the top, and always blown with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing in a black & white cover. Cover has a small cutout notch and some surface wear.)
Art Farmer —
Portrait Of Art Farmer ... LP Contemporary, 1958. Very Good ... $34.99
A beautiful set from Art – stripped-down and elegant, cut right at that time when his tone on trumpet was evolving into something sublime. The group's a perfect one for Farmer at this point – Hank Jones, Addison Farmer, and Roy Haynes, all lyrically-minded players with just the right ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove! Vinyl has two short clicks, but is nice and clean overall. Cover has light wear, and a light bit of wear on the spine – but is nice and heavy!)
Columbia/Mosaic, 1966. Used ... $16.99
Amazing work from Art Farmer – and actually almost a completely different record than the album pictured on the cover! The material here was recorded in the same sessions as the Columbia album issued under the name The Time & The Place – but none of it was issued on vinyl back in ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
East Wind (Japan), 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A pretty sweet 70s set from Art Farmer – ostensibly a tribute to Duke Ellington, but really more of a gently soulful session in the mode of Art's best work of the decade! The group is the Cedar Walton trio with Walton on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Inner City.)
Prestige, 1955. Sealed ... $19.99
One of Art Farmer's pivotal mid 50s sides – recorded in the company of altoist Gigi Gryce, a great player and a budding young arranger who helped Farmer really formulate the best side of his sound! The tracks are lyrically modern – but still have a nice dose of soul in them – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing, with obi.)
East Wind (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $13.99
Sublime work from trumpeter Art Farmer – and a key document of the way that he continued to develop his sound in the 70s! Farmer's at the height of his powers here – working in a soulful quartet with Cedar Walton, Sam Jones, and Billy Higgins – just setting up these beautiful ... read more CD
(Part of the East Wind Masters Collection 1000!)
Savoy, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
As you might guess from the title, the album's an all-trumpet affair, one that features 5 different players on the instrument – Art Farmer, Emmet Berry, Charlie Shavers, Ernie Royal, and Harold Baker – supported by spare rhythm from the trio of Don Abney on piano, Wendell Marshall on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing. Cover has some wear and splitting.)
Argo, 1960. Very Good ... $14.99
Landmark work by one of the greatest jazz outfits of the early 60s! Art Farmer and Benny Golson were both known as well-composed players during the 50s – strongly soulful, but often with a fine sense of arrangement that usually tended towards the lyrical side of things. With this group, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey Label Argo pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some edge wear.)
Strata East, 1974. Near Mint- ... $59.99
One of the hardest to find records on Strata East, and one of the best – a darkly-crafted session of pure beauty, one that lives up to all the best promise of the label! The tracks are long, the sound is bold, and the whole thing moves at a pace that none of the bigger jazz labels were ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(90s reissue.)
Strata East/Svart (Finland), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
An amazing session of spiritual soul jazz – and one of the rarest albums on Strata East! Shamek Farrah's soulful alto is matched with the free spiritual piano of Sonelius Smith, for a totally memorable session that virtually defines the essence of the Strata East sound! The music is free, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available World Of The Children ... LP 59.99
Strata East, 1977. Near Mint- ... $59.99
An amazing session of spiritual soul jazz – and one of the rarest albums on Strata East! Shamek Farrah's soulful alto is matched with the free spiritual piano of Sonelius Smith, for a totally memorable session that virtually defines the essence of the Strata East sound! The music is free, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available World Of The Children ... LP 24.99(Recent reissue.)
CTI, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
One of Joe Farrell's first LPs as a leader – and a stellar session that's easily one of the early high points for the legendary CTI label! Farrell had been making some great noise in the underground during the late 60s – but here, he bursts forth as one heck of a soulful cat – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
BGO (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99
A trio of classic LPS by Joe Farrell – in a 2CD set! The self-titled quartet set is one of his first LPs as a leader – and a stellar session that's easily one of the early high points for the legendary CTI label! It features a key quintet of like-mined up-and-comers that includes ... read more CD
CTI/Sony, 1972. Used ... $6.99
One of the best records ever cut by funky sax man Joe Farrell! The album's got a stripped down, choppy groove – virtually the blueprint for later 70s funk of this type, and played perfectly by Farrell and a very hip quartet lineup! Players include Joe on soprano and tenor sax, Herbie ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
CTI, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
A killer set from Joe Farrell – one of the 70s greatest reed players, and an always-exciting talent who was one of the first artists to really use the extended CTI format to break into a whole new level! The set's a drawn-out quintet side, with Chick Corea on electric piano, Buster Williams ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
BGO (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99
3 killer CTI classics from Joe Farrell in a 2CD set! Penny Arcade has grooves so sharp you could cut your trousers on them! Farrell's angular reed style is in perfect form here – grooving with a small group that includes Herbie Hancock on piano, Joe Beck on guitar, Steve Gadd on drums, and ... read more CD
CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
Massive music from funky reedman Joe Farrell – quite possibly our favorite of his legendary 70s run for CTI – and that's saying a lot, given how great those records are! There's a lean, edgey groove to the set that's totally great – a lot more bite than usual for CTI, thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole in the corner.)
Jazz Music (Italy), 1979. Very Good ... $14.99
A great late 70s set from Italian tenorist Claudio Fasoli, who also plays soprano sax – in a group with Enrico Pieranunzi on piano, Riccardo Del Fra and Bruno Tommaso on bass, and Roberto Gatto on drums – plus work on two tracks from Giancarlo Schiaffini on trombone! Tracks are nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Dire (Italy), Late 70s. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A beautiful example of the Dire Records approach at its best – with Franco D'Andrea on piano, in duet with Claudio Fasoli on soprano, tenor, and a bit of alto! LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A split album. Side one consists of a quintet headed up by Ellis Marsalis with Branford and Marsalis. Side two has Von Freeman with his son Chico playing with a quintet. LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Catalyst, 1969. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the best tributes to John Coltrane ever recorded – a loving testament to the recently-passed Great One, recorded in Argentina in 1969, by members of a scene that were deeply affected by his music! The work was composed and led by pianist Alberto Favero, but one of the real stars is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Whatmusic pressing.)
Regina, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Squama (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $15.99
An unusual mix of jazz and funk – done at a level that's not entirely either style, and which maybe has more of the forward-thinking elements of some of the recent London scene! No surprise, the set was recorded in that city – by Benedic Lamdin, whose name has been on many ... read more CD
World Pacific, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $49.99
Fantabuloso! Crusader Wilton Felder lays down a whole batch of groovy tracks, including the theme from the movie Bullitt. The whole album is very swingin and jazzy, but with as good of an edge as any Lalo Schifrin album from the time, and almost as great as the Bullitt soundtrack! Tracks include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Esquire/Solid (Japan), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $18.99
Victor Feldman's a musician who rose to later fame (and a fair bit of studio work) on the American scene – but here, he's heard back in his native England – on a set of early recordings that showcase his talents on piano, vibes, and drums! The first five tracks are with John Dankworth ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Jazzman (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $8.99
A great introduction to the awesomely funky music of Hilton Felton – an artist who's got a heck of a lot to offer, and who issued some amazing albums on his own great label during the 70s! Felton's a real original – a multi-talented guy, an inspirational businessman, and an all-around ... read more CD
Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Maynard come back! All is forgiven! We take back all the things we've ever said about you after hearing this album! The record's a jazz funk masterpiece, and it's proof that you've always had a good head on your shoulders, and were waiting for a record like this to really come into your own! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EmArcy, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great early demonstration of the bold talents as a leader from trumpeter Maynard Ferguson – heard here in a loose, open-ended performance that's more of a jam session than anything else! The style's almost similar to the Clifford Brown jam dates for Emarcy from the same time – two ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese Polygram pressing, EXPR-1005.)
Daybreak, 1972. Sealed ... $19.99
Sweet keyboard genius from the legendary Manfredo Fest – an early 70s effort that's got a really wonderful groove! The style here is a bit like some of the best CTI recordings during their early years with A&M – kind of an update of 60s bossa that features full, warm, jazzy ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
Center Of the World (France), Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... $43.99
Freely creative work from pianist Bobby Few – a talent whose work shows up on a number of key 70s sessions in Paris, but who hardly ever got to record as a leader on his own! The setting here is a trio one – with Bobby mostly on piano, plus a bit of voice and melodica – alongside ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some very light wear in one corner, but is nice overall.)
Decca, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $3.99
Features reeds from Buddy Collette and others – and piano from John Williams! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has minor seam splitting and light wear.)
Edmar, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A really cooking little session from tenorist Mickey Fields – recorded live as one of the legendary Left Bank sessions in Baltimore! Mickey's got some great company on the date – including Groove Holmes on Hammond, plus George Freeman on guitar and Billy Jackson on drums – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing. Cover has the very light trace of an old sticker, but is great overall.)
Pronit/GAD (Poland), 1971. New Copy ... $16.99
Killer Hammond from Polish player Piotr Figiel – a player with a really wonderful sort of groove! The album's got a vibe that's halfway between the Hammond antics of Alan Hawkshaw and the freer lines of American jazzmen like Jimmy Smith or Charles Earland – augmented by other cool ... read more CD
Rune Grammafon (Germany), 2020. New Copy ... $26.99
An expanded take on the original "Actions" composition – originally recorded by Don Cherry, with composer Krzystof Penderecki – and extended here by original material from reedman Mats Gustafsson! The original recording was a key juncture between two different avant worlds on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rune Grammafon (Germany), 2019. New Copy ... $14.99
A different sound than usual from the Fire Orchestra of Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling, and Andreas Werliin – a set that still features the large spontaneous composition style of the group, but which also has them working with singer Mariam Wallentin – whose vocals really add a lot to ... read more CD
Also available Arrival (with bonus CD) ... LP 29.99
Rune Grammafon (Germany), 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A different sound than usual from the Fire Orchestra of Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling, and Andreas Werliin – a set that still features the large spontaneous composition style of the group, but which also has them working with singer Mariam Wallentin – whose vocals really add a lot to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Arrival ... CD 14.99(Includes bonus CD of the full album.)
Pacific Jazz, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of our favorite albums ever from the great Clare Fischer – and one of the first to really show his special talents at their best! The sound here is a wonderful blend of jazz, Latin, and Brazilian modes – and in addition to piano, Clare plays plenty of organ on the date – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label mono pressing.)
MPS, 1978. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Very nice electric Latin jazz session from this legendary LA piano player. Clare plays organ and electric piano, and the group also features Poncho Sanchez on congas. The band has a wonderful warm mellow groove, and the record is one of Fischer's best from the time! Includes a great version of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Discovery. Cover has light wear.)
World Pacific, 1964. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the grooviest albums ever from pianist Clare Fischer – and one of the few to really get at the bossa nova spirit that's only hinted at in some of his other work! Clare's bossa touches had a great effect on other artists in the 60s – most notably Cal Tjader – but here, he's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Back cover has some light aging – but front looks great.)
Clare Fischer —
Surging Ahead ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1962. Used ... $12.99
Early trio work from pianist Clare Fischer – definitely surging ahead at this point in his career! The set's got a bit more of a freewheeling sound than some of Fischer's later, more arranged material – lots of tight piano from Clare in the lead, swung with a good blend of soul jazz ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Cadet, 1970. Very Good ... $39.99
Madly tripped out guitar funk – and a real turning point in the career of guitarist Eddie Fisher! Eddie began his career as a straighter guitarist on the St Louis scene – and although his first album for Cadet was a relatively traditional soul-jazz outing, this one's a wild batch of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo promo pressing. Cover has a split top seam, half split spine, and a small split in the bottom seam.)
Pablo (Japan), 1974. Used ... $19.99
Something groovy always happens to Ella Fitzgerald in London – and in the 60s and 70s, the city became home to some of her best post-Verve recordings! This date's a compelling live performance recorded at Ronnie Scotts in 1974 – with backing by a quartet that includes Tommy Flanagan on ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ultimate Ella Fitzgerald – Selected By Joe Williams ... CD Verve, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
Verve, 1963. Very Good ... $6.99
Quincy Jones handles the arrangements, so the set's got plenty of soul – and the band really swings on titles that include "Tea For Two", "Deed I Do", "My Last Affair", "I'm Beginning To See The Light", "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam held with clear tape.)
Verve/Polygram (Germany), 1963. Used ... $5.99
Ricky Tick (Finland), 2004. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
Three groovy sides of the ever-impressive sounds of Five Corners Quintet, plus an allstar bevy of guest knob twirlers – on two sides of vinyl! "Three Corners" is a pert-near perfect taste of jazzy samba – remixed by the masterful touch of Nicola Conte! The Conte/Sahib ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Relative Pitch, 2014. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Wet Paint, 2011. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Enja (Germany), 1979. Used ... $8.99
A key 70s session from Tommy Flanagan – a record that showed that he was still one of the most fluid and soulful players of his generation! The album has Flanagan working only with the bass of George Mraz – in a drum-less format with even less structure than usual, a perfect setting ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pablo, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99
A sweetly swinging seventies set from pianist Tommy Flanagan – one of those records that's a perfect balance between the bop-inspired dexterity of his work on the keyboard, and that undeniable warmth he always brought to his best recordings! Tommy's got maybe a bit more bite on the keys, ... read more CD
(Part of the Enja Real Jazz Classics series!)
Tommy Flanagan —
Giant Steps – In Memory Of John Coltrane ... LP Enja (Germany), 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A wonderful little tribute to the late, great John Coltrane – served up as a piano trio session led by Tommy Flanagan, but done with a sense of power and imagination that rivals the strength of Trane's classics! All tracks here are originals by Coltrane, performed by Flanagan with a forceful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing.)
Alfa/Compose, 1989. Used ... $6.99
A great title for this one – given the extremely poetic sound of Tommy Flanagan on the piano! For years, Tommy's had a great talent for being as bopper, yet as sensitive as a mellower, more lyrical player too – a brilliant combination that shows up instantly in the first few notes of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Uptown, 1986. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Well-recorded live material – featuring George Mraz on bass and Al Foster on drums! Titles include "A Biddy Ditty", "San Francisco Holiday", "Goodbye Mr Evans", and "Out Of The Past". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Prestige/OJC, 1978. Used ... $3.99
With some unusual electric piano from Tommy Flanagan – plus the usual acoustic – in a group that also includes Keter Betts on bass and Jimmie Smith on drums. CD
Blue Note, 1998. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Enja (Germany), 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
There's a definite Monkish bent to this one, in case you couldn't guess from the title – but Tommy Flanagan doesn't simply copy Monk's compositions, but also throws in a few great touches of his own! The session's got a depth and complexity that goes beyond other standard tributes to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing.)
Tommy Flanagan —
Tokyo Recital ... LP Pablo, 1975. Near Mint- ... $5.99
The title says "recital", but the album's no stiff, starched concert affair – as Tommy Flanagan is right at home on the piano, playing with a fluid grace that makes the record one of his best from the 70s! There's a simple, unadorned quality to the album – one that really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Denon (Japan), 1978. Used ... $13.99
Twin piano magic from Kenny Barron and Tommy Flanagan – two players working here without any other accompaniment at all, sounding really great in the process! The set has Barron and Flanagan coming together beautifully with just the right sense of space – handling both rhythm and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Southport, 2001. Used ... $4.99
Athens Of The North (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $13.99
The funkiest record in years from the great Greg Foat – a set that moves away from some of the more open, meditative sounds of other recent albums – and has Greg returning to the kind of grooves that first made us fall in love with his music! Foat plays Fender Rhodes throughout – ... read more CD
Athens Of The North (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $12.99
A very cool collaboration between Greg Foat and James Thorpe – a set that's billed more as a sound library session than some of Foat's other jazz projects – even though the sound is equally appealing if you love those records too! The set is self-described as "futuristic analogue ... read more CD
Also available Photosynthesis ... LP 22.99
Athens Of The North (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $22.99
A very cool collaboration between Greg Foat and James Thorpe – a set that's billed more as a sound library session than some of Foat's other jazz projects – even though the sound is equally appealing if you love those records too! The set is self-described as "futuristic analogue ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Photosynthesis ... CD 12.99
Jazzman (UK), 2014. New Copy ... $8.99
The coolest record so far from this totally great combo – a live recording done on the home turf of the Greg Foat Group – the Playboy Club in London! The retro venue really fits the slinky, sexy vibe of the group's music – and although we already loved these guys before, this ... read more CD
Jazzaggression (Estonia), 2019. New Copy ... $16.99
A very cool trio set from the mighty Greg Foat – working here with two other musicians grabbed on the fly for the recording session – but with results that are every bit as deep as any of his previous projects! Foat plays moody Fender Rhodes and Roland Juno – with this nicely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 500 – with download!)
Full House/Trio (Japan), 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The second album from this great Japanese group – with Takeshi Inomata on drums, Kinta Hamada on vibes, Naoki Nishi on piano, and Kenichi Uchiyama on bass. Titles include nice takes on "Bluesette", "Blue Rondo A La Turk", and "The Summer Knows". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Beale Street, 1984. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A set titled after the Beale Street blues hub in Memphis – but a jazz date with Fred Ford on alto and Robert Honeymoon Garner on piano! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but is nice overall.)
Candid (Germany), 1989. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Muse, 1992. New Copy ... $4.99
Ricky Ford's always a favorite of ours – and on this cooking little set, he matches horns wonderfully with tenorist Antoine Roney! Put aside any worries you might have about the Sonny Rollins-like title – or of the album being one of those twin-tenor albums that always ends up half the ... read more CD
Forefront —
Incantation ... LP AFI/RML, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Obscure midwest group with Rufus Reid on bass and Art Hoyle on trumpets. There's a vague Sun Ra connection here, which mostly manifests itself in the record's cool spare spacey sound. The standout cut is "Frump Trump", which has a nice hard boogaloo sound, and a great breakbeat on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Moserobie (Sweden), 2018. New Copy ... $11.99
This might be the first we're ever hearing from pianist Adam Forkelid – and given the sound of the album, we hope we'll be hearing a lot more for years to come! Forkelid has this wonderful approach to the piano – very bold, powerful chords – even in the mellower moments – ... read more CD
Also available Reminiscence ... LP 14.99
Moserobie (Sweden), 2018. New Copy ... $14.99
This might be the first we're ever hearing from pianist Adam Forkelid – and given the sound of the album, we hope we'll be hearing a lot more for years to come! Forkelid has this wonderful approach to the piano – very bold, powerful chords – even in the mellower moments – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Reminiscence ... CD 11.99
Prestige, 1961. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Jimmy Forrest —
Night Train (Delmark) ... LP Delmark, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Great material with Forrest on tenor, Bart Dabney on trombone, Chauncey Locke on trumpet, and either Bunky Parker or Charles Fox on piano. Titles include "Night Train", "Mister Goodbeat", "Bolo Blues", "Hey Mrs Jones", and "Coach 13". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light aging along the opening.)
Prestige, 1961. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Nice late night session that has Jimmy Forrest's deep deep tenor fronting a quintet that includes guitarist Calvin Newborn and pianist Hugh Lawson. The groove is nice, easy, and very relaxed, with the kind of St. Louis soul jazz playing that made Forrest a legend back in the 60's. You'll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl appears slightly foggy on side one, and plays with some light crackles in quiet points. Cover is great – and side two is wonderful.)
Muse, 1978. Used ... $6.99
A really classic tenor/organ sort of album – one recorded live in the late 70s, but with the sort of open-ended feel we remember from Shirley Scott's late 50s material with Eddie Lockjaw Davis! Jimmy Forrest is one of those players that always has a nice little bite in his tone – and ... read more CD
(Out of print)
Sony (Japan), 1978. Used ... $11.99
A stunning set funky 70s jazz! Drummer Al Foster leads the crew on this obscure Japanese session produced by Teo Macero – one that bursts out with a strong funky jazz groove that reminds us of some of the best drum-heavy electric 70s sessions in our collection, like work by Ed Thigpen or Les ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2016 pressing.)
Laurie, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The cover's not much to look at – but it houses a mighty nice set of funky 70s jazz! Drummer Al Foster leads the crew on this obscure session produced by Teo Macero for the mostly-rock Laurie label – and even though the album's kind of hidden under a completely innocuous cover that has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Equistar, 2015. New Copy ... $11.99
A beautiful project from pianist Billy Foster – part of a long tradition of jazz mass records that have been popping up from the underground from the late 50s onwards – and maybe one of the best we've heard so far! The setting is spare – really just a trio outing by Billy's group ... read more CD
Equistar, 2005. New Copy ... $11.99
An overlooked set from the Gary scene – one of a handful of albums by pianist Billy Foster – a musician, radio host, and educator – with a legacy that almost makes him the Ramsey Lewis of his hometown! Billy cut some more keyboard-heavy albums in the 80s, but this record's a ... read more CD
Equistar, 1989. New Copy ... $11.99
Overlooked genius from pianist Billy Foster – a player who only issued a handful of records on his own label – which was run out of the city of Gary, Indiana! This date's far more obscure than similar efforts on labels like Muse, Strata East, or Black Jazz – and has a similar ... read more CD
Catalyst, 1976. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Very different work than usual from Frank Foster – and pretty darn great! The album was put together by arranger Billy Mitchell – with a warm and sunny take on soul jazz that's every bit the best side of the Catalyst Records sound – kind of a sweeter, slightly electric take on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue.)
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the most amazing albums ever from Frank Foster – a totally righteous set that's light years ahead of his earlier work with the Basie Band! The format here is right up there with the best on Strata East at the time – a large-group session that's filled with some of the hippest ... read more CD
(Part of the Mainstream Records Master Collection!)
Prestige/OJC, 1966. Used ... $9.99
Stormin! Tenorist Frank Foster is best known to the world for his years and years of work with Count Basie, but take it from us – his solo albums from the late 60's are waaaay better than his Basie work, and they're also some of our favorite jazz sides of all time! This rare album features ... read more CD
Also available Soul Outing! ... LP 19.99(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1966. Very Good- ... $19.99
Stormin! Tenorist Frank Foster is best known to the world for his years and years of work with Count Basie, but take it from us: his solo albums from the late 60's are waaaay better than his Basie work, and they're also some of our fave jazz sides of all time! This rare album features Foster ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Soul Outing! ... CD 9.99(Blue trident label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a lightly bent corner with a small stain.)
