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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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Blue Note, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
Titles include "New Love", a live recording of "When You Wish Upon A Star", and "Fundance", "Eleanor Rigby" and "Angel" off his Magic Touch album. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Cover has light wear.)
Taft Jordan —
Mood Indigo/
Prestige, 1960/1961. Used ... $12.99
2 rare sessions from Prestige Records' Swingville label – both of which feature work from Ellington trumpeter Taft Jordan! The first date on the set was issued under Taft's own name – and is a great laidback set that shows Jordan in a completely different setting than the Ellington ... read more CD
(Out of print. Please note the tray card is missing one spine and has some clear tape plus a small cutout mark on one side.)
Strata East/Now Again, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 25.98
The rare second album from Juju – the avant jazz collective who'd later morph into funk band Oneness Of Juju, but who still sound pretty revolutionary here! There's a bit more focus than before – still energy that's a lot like the best righteous jazz groups coming out of Chicago or St ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition! Includes a great 12" square, 12 page booklet of notes and photos!)
Now Again/Black Fire, 1973. New Copy ... $20.99 25.98
A never-issued performance by the legendary spiritual jazz group Juju – the genre-crossing combo who'd later expand to the full Oneness Of Juju ensemble! This set captures the group in more avant formation than their later funky records – more clearly tied to a late Coltrane ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – tip-on cover and booklet of notes!)
Blue Star/Barclay (France), 1966/1971. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A nice little set – with recordings from two different previous albums by hip french leader Ivan Jullien! Jullien plays trumpet – and other musicians include Roger Guerin and Bernard Vitet on trumpets, Michel Portal on alto and tenor, Jean Louis Chautemps on tenor, Michel Grailler on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has a light mark from an old sticker, and top cover seam has some light wear.)
Komos (France), 2019. New Copy ... $12.99
A beautiful tribute to the music of Marion Brown – a saxophonist who might be one of our favorite jazz musicians of all time – and who always seemed to have a vision that was even wider than the recordings he gave the world! That spirit really seems to come out here – as pianist ... read more CD
Also available Le Temps Fou – The Music of Marion Brown ... LP 22.99
Komos (France), 2019. New Copy ... $22.99
A beautiful tribute to the music of Marion Brown – a saxophonist who might be one of our favorite jazz musicians of all time – and who always seemed to have a vision that was even wider than the recordings he gave the world! That spirit really seems to come out here – as pianist ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Le Temps Fou – The Music of Marion Brown ... CD 12.99
Steeplechase (Denmark), 2020. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Guitarist Vic Juris has always been a master of tone – a player who takes the chromatic modes of the postwar jazz years on the instrument forward to newer generations – always leaving his own touch on the strings with a deeply personal approach! This set's a nice balance of two ... read more CD
Dala, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
The kind of small combo record we really like to dig – issued by a small local label, and featuring some players we'd never hear otherwise, doing a pretty good job with a few original tunes by the leader! Doug Kahle plays piano, and the group features some nice tenor from Johnny Raffa – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, and a small rip.)
Takashi Kako —
Paris Days (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $24.99
A really wonderful set of cross-cultural experimentation – as Japanese pianist Takashi Kako comes into contact with part of the Steve Lacy group – but with a style that's very different than some of Lacy's work at the time! There's a bold sense of urgency here – almost the spirit ... read more CD
(Part of the Nippon Jazz Spirits series!)
Richie Kamuca —
Richie Kamuca Quartet (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Mode/Muzak (Japan), 1957. Used ... $18.99
Pure genius from tenor saxophonist Richie Kamuca – a magical exercise in tone and balance, played by Richie with that warm and raspy style that we love so much in his work! Kamuca's probably best known for his bigger group work of the 50s, but on a session like this he steps out as a ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Paddle Wheel (Japan), 1983. Very Good+ ... $39.99
A pretty great set of Hammond jazz from Japan – featuring Toshihiko Kankawa on the B3, with Seiichi Nakamura on tenor, Yoshiaki Miyanoue and Toshiharu Mihara on guitars, and Hironobu Fujiaawa on drums – all working with strong inspiration from the early Blue Note work of Jimmy Smith! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has light wear and some splitting on the top seam.)
King/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $24.99
A more electric album than usual from pianist Fumio Karashima – but in a great way too! The album has Karashima playing Fender Rhodes, mini-moog, and other keys – in addition to his usual acoustic piano – in a driving quartet lineup with bass from Miroslav Vitous and saxes from ... read more CD
(Part of the Nippon Jazz Spirits series!)
Why Not/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $24.99
We love the 70s work of Japanese pianist Fumio Karashima – and this album is one of our favorites from the decade! Fumio's got this way of being both bold and lyrical at the same time – long flows on the keyboard that are partly in the school of McCoy Tyner, but used to transform the ... read more CD
(Part of the Nippon Jazz Spirits series!)
Why Not/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $24.99
An incredibly soulful set of piano tracks – very much in the best tradition of work by George Cables or Joe Bonner, both of whom also recorded for the Why Not label at the same time! Japanese pianist Fumio Karashima has this fantastically rhythmic approach to the keys of the piano – ... read more CD
(Part of the Nippon Jazz Spirits series!)
Polskie Nagrania (Poland), 1974. Used ... $11.99
A totally groovy set from mid 70s Poland – and a record that jumps around with the same energy as the best MPS work from the late 60s! The album's a larger group effort from keyboards Wojciech Karolak – one that features work on Hammond and electric piano set against some nicely ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2005 digipak pressing.)
Songlines, 2007. Used ... $6.99
Guillaume Orti on alto sax, Benoit Delbecq on piano, Hubert Dupont on bass & Chander Sardjoe on drums. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Sony (Japan), 1973. Used ... $11.99
A mighty nice live performance from Japanese vocalist Kimiko Kasai – one that features Oliver Nelson leading the band, soloing on alto, and even writing all the arrangements! Nelson brings the same soulful swing to the record as his famous late 60s backings for American jazz singers – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, 2015 pressing – includes obi!)
Days Of Delight (Japan), 2020. New Copy ... $26.99
A really fresh take on the music of John Coltrane – not just because Mayuko Katakura is a pianist, not a saxophonist – but also because she's got a really fresh, original approach to the tunes! You'll certainly recognize most of the numbers, but they're taken in different ways – ... read more CD
Teruhiko Kataoka —
Love Walking (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Why Not/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $24.99
Maybe the only album we've ever seen from Japanese trombonist Teruhiko Kataoka – a really sharp-edged player, working here with an excellent sound! The tracks are long, and have strong soulful currents – similar to other 70s work on the Why Not label by the American players who made up ... read more CD
(Part of the Nippon Jazz Spirits series!)
Studio Mule (Germany), 1980. New Copy ... $19.99
One of the few rare albums cut by Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki and his groundbreaking Golden Dragon group during the early 80s – a record that mixes some of the groove-oriented currents of his previous work with elements that are maybe more far-reaching and fusion-styled too! There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paramount, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A sweet set of funky large group work, with some great rock touches as well! Every bit as funky and over the top as some of the best projects of this nature coming out of the UK – and the drums are especially nice, with lots of great bottom-end sounds that almost give the record an Axelrod ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light ringwear and a small cutout hole.)
RCA, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Swing and sway with Sammy Kaye – on a set that features vocals from Tommy Ryan, Arthur Wright, Billy Williams, and The Three Kaydets! LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Libra/Circum Disc, 2020. Used ... $11.99
Pianist Satoko Fujii, trumpeters Natsuki Tamura and Christian Pruvost, and drummer Peter Orins return for their fifth album as Kaze – this time with Ikue Mori! CD
Greenleaf, 2019. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
Very far-reaching music from Ryan Keberle – sounds that feel as if they're coming from a group that's much larger than a quintet – given all the many musical elements and inflections in the mix! The album's initial inspiration comes from a Langston Hughes poem entitled "Let ... read more CD
Cellar Live, 2020. Used ... $5.99
Features Tom Keenlyside on flute, Miles Black on piano, Miles Hill on bass, and Bernie Arai on drums. CD
(Light slice mark across back cover.)
Roger Kellaway —
Roger Kellaway Trio ... LP Prestige, 1965. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Forgive Roger Kellaway for all the other snoozy work he's ever done – because this album's a treasure! Kellaway's working with a jazz trio that includes drummer Dave Bailey – and the set's a hip one with a mix of straight soul jazz grooving and some more experimental twists that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label trident pressing.)
Pazz, 2012. Used ... $6.99
RCA, 1957. Very Good ... $2.99
A second album of trad tracks recorded as a sequel to Pete Kelly's Blues, the big hit done for RCA under the aegis of Jack Webb. The players and format of this one are pretty much the same as the first: the group's a septet, with Matty Matlock on clarinet, Nick Fatool on drums, and Goerge Van Eps ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Verve, 1963. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A real cooker of a set – and one that features Wynton's piano over some great larger backings from Claus Ogerman! The style of the set is really wonderful – as Wynton plays with a core smaller group that includes Kenny Burrell on guitar, plus regulars Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light surface wear, and minor splitting on the seams.)
Verve, 1965. Used ... $6.99
One of the greatest 60s recordings from the Wyton Kelly Trio – thanks to some wonderful guest work from guitarist Wes Montgomery! Montgomery's working here in a gusty, rootsy style that recalls his best soul jazz sides from the earlier years – and which have a feel that's quite ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Candid/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1997. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99 64.99
One of the first albums ever recorded by UK jazz singer Stacey Kent – the start of a great run of albums that would bring the vocalist great fame in the decade to come! The style here is nice and laidback – that strong commitment to reviving jazz vocal modes that made Kent such a ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great 2LP pressing – first vinyl release!)
Capitol, 1961. Used ... $9.99
With Stan at the helm, you can bet that this set is anything but "blues" in the traditional sense – and is instead more one of Kenton's tone poems of color – tuned to the darker hues of the spectrum, and served up perfectly in a batch of beautifully shimmering arrangements! ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Jazz Unlimited, Late 30s-Mid 40s. Used 3 CDs ... $9.99
74 tracks over 3 CDs. CD
(Out of print.)
Time Life, 1940s. Near Mint- 2LP Box Set ... $6.99
A collection of 40s recordings by Kenton and orchestra, with sidemen including Art Pepper on alto, Vido Musso on tenor, Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Jack Costanzo on bongos, Shelly Manne on drums, Eddie Safranski on bass, and vocals by Anita O'Day and June Christy. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert and Time Life inner sleeves. Box has light wear.)
Stan Kenton —
City Of Glass – Stan Kenton Plays Bob Graettinger ... CD Capitol, Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A seminal work in the development of the American jazz avant garde, and one of the most "out" records that Kenton (or Capitol) ever released! The whole album is based around two startling compositions by Robert Graettinger – "This Modern World" and "City Of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol/Mosaic, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
17 tracks from two of the best arrangers who ever worked with Stan Kenton! CD
(Single disc!!! Disc 1 only!!!)
Stan Kenton —
Hits In Concert ... LP Creative World, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
The Kenton sounds hits the 70s – on versions of "Love Story", "MacArthur Park", "Chiapas", "Malaga", and "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life", with featured soloists that include Warren Gale and Dennis Noday on trumpet, Dick Shearer and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Capitol, Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
A brilliant collection of work from Stan Kenton – recordings from his Innovations Orchestra, the groundbreaking group from the years 1950 and 1951, which featured players that include Art Pepper, Bob Cooper, Shorty Rogers, and Laurindo Almeida! The work features Kenton in some of his most ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1955. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Titles include "Artistry In Rhythm", "Eager Beaver", "Peanut Vendor", "Artistry Jumps", "Theme To the West", "How I Know", and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hindsight, Mid 40s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Includes the tracks "The Man I Love", "Tico Tico", " Tabby The Cat", "Conversin' With The Brain", "Got A Penny, Jenny", "St Louis Blues" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1959/1963. Used ... $7.99
Stan the man, grooving in a sweet Latin mode! The paring of Kenton modernism and Latin rhythms might seem an odd combination – but it works beautifully on this session by adding in rich tones and shades of colors to the lively percussion in the set! Kenton's orchestra is augmented by a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hindsight, 1962. Used ... $3.99
18 Original Big Band Recordings from 1962. CD
Jazz Band (Czech Republic), 1972. Used ... $4.99
With special guest June Christy. CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Wounded Bird, 1973. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet electric funk from Robin Kenyatta – but a set with some slightly complicated moments too! The album's a bit like some of Yusef Lateef's more electric moments on Atlantic, although probably not as cerebral overall – and Robin plays a range of reeds, including alto, flute, and ... read more CD
Robin Kenyatta —
Stompin' At The Savoy ... CD Atlantic/Wounded Bird, 1974. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A great blend of older jazz styles and the sweet 70s funk of Robin Kenyatta – served up with a hip sort of sparkle overall! There's a few familiar jazz modes in here that definitely live up to the spirit of the title – but most of the record is more open, laidback, and somewhat ... read more CD
Robin Kenyatta —
Terra Nova ... CD Altantic/Wounded Bird, 1973. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A cool bit of funk from reedman Robin Kenyatta – slightly electric, and often with a bit of an angular groove – almost a South African influence at times, although warmed up with a good dose of American soul as well! Most numbers here have some sort of keyboards – either from Pat ... read more CD
Vortex/Wounded Bird, 1968. New Copy ... $3.99 11.98
One of the earliest albums as a leader from reedman Robin Kenyatta – and a set that's also one of his most compelling too! There's a definitely freer sound here than on some of Robin's smoother sets from the 70s – a vibe that's somewhere near the space of Impulse Records in the post-Col ... read more CD
Rhino, 1959. Used 3 CDs ... $24.99
Includes "Poetry For The Beat Generation", "Blues & Haikus", and "Readings By Jack Kerouac On The Beat Generation" and a beautiful 40 page book! A classic meeting of jazz and beat poetry – packaged beautifully too! (Spoken Word, Jazz) CD
(Out of print with a slight cutout mark through the spine.)
1201 Music, 1968. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Trio/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $22.99
A beautiful Japanese-only album from guitarist Barney Kessel – one that captures the giant in a trio setting that's awash in wonderful colors and tones! Kessel's playing live – with Kunimitsu Inaba on bass and Tetsujiroh Obara on drums – and the trio has this very open, gently ... read more CD
(Part of the Jazz Legends In Japan series!)
Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... $11.99
An odd choice for material, but a surprisingly nice record – and just the kind of session needed to break Barney Kessel out of some of his too-familiar trio modes of the 50s! The record here features jazz takes on tunes from the opera Carmen – in case you didn't figure that out from ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Barney Kessel —
Workin' Out ... LP Contemporary, 1961. Very Good- ... $7.99
Much more interesting than some of Barney's earlier records – possibly because he's working with a hip, flexible combo – one that includes Marv Jenkins on piano and flute, Jerry Good on bass, and Stan Popper on drums. The tracks are a mix of groovers and mellow numbers – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pre-OJC stereo pressing. Cover has a split top seam, heavy wear at the spine, and some discoloration from age around the edges.)
Keystone Trio —
Newklear Music – The Songs Of Sonny Rollins ... CD Milestone, 1997. Used ... $7.99
John Hicks on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Idris Muhammad on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Milestone, 1996. Used ... $8.99
With John Hicks on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Idris Muhammad on drums! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on CD.)
Columbia/Sony (Japan), 1978. Used ... $4.99
A blue man, without his group – and a sweet 70s fusion set from guitarist Steve Khan! The set's got that best Columbia Records groove from the time – a sound that could easily cross over to fusion fans on both sides of the tracks – those who dig soulful undercurrents, thanks to ... read more CD
GHB, 2007. Used ... $9.99
Kid Sheik on trumpet, John Handy on alto sax and vocals, Cuff Billett on trumpet and vocals, Pete Dyer on trombone, Richard Simmons on piano, Brian Turnock on bass, and Barry Martyn on drums. CD
Northern Spy, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
Mindblowing music from Amirtha Kidami – an artist who's part of the forefront of contemporary spiritual jazz, but who has a sound that's unlike anyone else we've ever heard before! Kidami sings and plays both harmonium and synthesizer – using both instruments in these strange, offbeat ... read more CD
Kiefer —
Happysad ... LP Stones Throw, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
An impressive blend of jazz and hazy hip hop beatcraft from Kiefer – his best yet! We dug Kiefer's earlier Kickinit Alone a lot, too, but Happysad feels like a next level effort. Jazz piano really stands out as the leading light in the sound here – it's the real thing, too – ... (Hip Hop, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sukyung Kim, 2020. Used ... $4.99
Sukyung Kim on piano and rhodes, Ethan Helm on alto saxophone, Paul JuBong on guitar, Lucas Alemanno on bass, and Jongkuk Kim on drums. CD
(Packaged in a slim sleeve.)
Mapleshade, 1995. Used ... $8.99
Frank Kimbrough on piano, Ben Wolfe on bass & Jeff Williams on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Hat Hut (Switzerland), 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99
The legendary George Lewis plays both trombone and electronics here – both of which are a fantastic addition to the core trio efforts of Harald Kimming on violin, Daniel Studer on bass, and Alfred Zimmerlin on cello! These guys are unlike any string trio you might know from the world of ... read more CD
Uuquipleu, 2020. New Copy 2 CDs ... $16.99
One of the many great projects from drummer Leonard King – a larger ensemble, but one that's still got all the sharp energy of his smaller group work! King's definitely in the lead on drums, and getting help from a few percussionists too – singing at times, urging the group on in ways ... read more CD
Also available Still Steppin – 10th Anniversary ... CD 11.99
Dr Prof Leonard King —
Still Steppin – 10th Anniversary ... CD Uuquipleu, 2020. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
One of the many great projects from drummer Leonard King – a larger ensemble, but one that's still got all the sharp energy of his smaller group work! King's definitely in the lead on drums, and getting help from a few percussionists too – singing at times, urging the group on in ways ... read more CD
Also available Still Steppin – 10th Anniversary ... CD 16.99(CDr release.)
Storyville/Muzak (Japan), 1955. New Copy 2CD ... $24.99
Three rare Storyville albums from singer Teddi King – all packaged up here in a cool Japanese paper sleeve set! First up is Now In Vogue – one of a number of great small group sessions done by singer Teddi King for the Storyville label – nicely relaxed, with backing from a septet ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Tru Sound/Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Quite a groovy early album from King Curtis – one that's got a strange little gimmick, but one that works wonderfully! The "dixie twist" theme means that King's taking older standards associated with the south, and playing them in a fast-crackling, highly rhythmic style that has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tru-sound pressing with deep groove.)
Tru Sound/Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
A sweet early cooker from King Curtis – recorded with a raw sound and a sense of fire that most of his other albums from this time didn't have! Part of the difference here is the setting – as the album's cut for Prestige's Tru-Sound subsidiary, which tended to have a rougher, more ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Tru Sound pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
King James Version —
Jazz Feelings ... LP Tell International, 1970s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
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(Cover has an inscription in pen on the front.)
Classics (France), Late 20s. Used ... $9.99
Brunswick and Victor recordings featuring James P Johnson, JC Higginbotham, Paul Barbarin, Barney Bigard, and Punch Miller. Tracks include "Everybody Does It In Hawaii", "Freakish Light Blues", "Slow & Steady", "Too Late", "Frankie & ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Krazy Kat, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Features Al Cake Wichard on drums, Maxie Ward on trumpet and Ike Brown on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some staining along the bottom 2 inches.)
London, Late 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
A rare US issue of material from Brit drummer Tony Kinsey – heading up a cool quintet with Don Rendell on tenor, Ronnie Ross on baritone, and Bill LeSage on piano and vibes! LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label "Made In UK" pressing with deep groove. Cover has a center split in the bottom seam held with pieces of clear tape.)
Atlantic, 1973. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $43.99
Great double album live set with Roland leading a tight group through a long and varied set of material, all of which showcases the odd goofy sound of his music, and his offbeat approach to more familiar tracks. He talks a bit, makes the odd joke about being blind, and never ceases to amaze with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited 180 gram Pure Pleasure remaster.)
Atlantic/Collectables, 1961/1972. Used ... $9.99
Certainly one of the strangest 2-fer CDs we've ever seen! The release pairs one of Rashaan Roland Kirk's later albums for Atlantic with a classic release by Ornette – and both of the records are quite different from each other. The Ornette's worth the price of the CD alone – as it ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roland Kirk —
Introducing Roland Kirk ... LP Argo, 1960. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label Cadet pressing in a black & white cover, with light wear and a cutout hole & notch.)
Roland Kirk —
Slightly Latin ... LP Limelight, 1965. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Unbelievable! This is one of the maddest Roland Kirk albums of all time – and it's also one of the hardest to find! The title says "Slightly Latin", but it's more of a mixed-up Now Sound/Bacharach-ish blend of orchestrations and voices, plus Exotica tinges, with Roland playing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink label pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with a cut corner, light wear, and a trace of a price sticker on the back.)
Roland Kirk with Jack McDuff —
Kirk's Work (aka Funk Underneath) (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Prestige, 1961. Used ... $7.99
A strange and tasty little album that Roland Kirk made with organist Jack McDuff in the early 60s – one of his few outings in such a format, and a smoking little session that almost makes us wish he'd cut more of them! The format is relatively simple – with lots of interplay between ... read more CD
Stunt (Denmark), 2019. New Copy ... $24.99 29.98
Drummer Snorre Kirk has a great musical partner here – tenorist Stephen Riley, who blows with this warm, raspy tone that takes us back to classic Ben Webster in the postwar years! The pace of most tunes is nicely laidback, but never in a way that's too sloppy or loose – as Kirk's combo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ryan Kisor —
Usual Suspects ... CD Fable, 1998. Used ... $4.99
Ryan Kisor on trumpet, Peter Zak on piano, John Webber on bass, and Willie Jones III on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1998. Used ... $9.99
Tracks include "Giant Steps", "Danny Boy", "Take Five", "Killing Me Softly With His Song", "Harlem Nocturne", Chopin's "Etude Opus 10, No 3", and the originals "Song Of The Waves" and title track "Let Old Memories Be". CD
(Out of print, includes obi which has a small Japanese promo sticker over barcode, disc has a promo stamp.)
Toshiba (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Dixieland tunes played by leader Kitamura on clarinet, with Kouichi Kawabe on trombone, Akio Mitsui on trumpet, Akira Kumasaka and Yoshitaka Akimitsu on piano, Ichiro Masuda on vibes, Ikuo Ikezawa on bass, and Hiroshi Sunaga on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert.)
Coeur De Jeannette, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Nautilus/MCA, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
Great later blowing from John Klemmer – clear, clean, and extremely well-focused – with nary a dull moment throughout! The album's a mostly acoustic one – save for some keyboards from Milcho Leviev – and the sound is tremendous, very much in keeping with the farther-reaching ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Audiophile Nautilus pressing – direct to disc!)
Jerker Kluge's Deep Jazz —
Meeting ... CD Perfect Toy (Germany), 2012. Used ... $7.99
Jerker Kluge on double bass, Florian Riedl on alto saxophone and flute, Ulrich Wangenheim on bass clarient, Matthias Gmelin on drums, Diony Varias on upright drums, Kathrin Pechlof on harp, Andrea Hermenau on piano and vocals, Till Martin on tenor saxophone, and Julia Fehenberger on vocals. CD
Liberty, 1981. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Earl Klugh steps along with a smooth and soulful groove here – one that mixes his own acoustic guitar with warm electric instrumentation, and some nice use of strings as well! Arrangements are by a few different folks who all help shape the sound of the set – Greg Phillinganes, Patrick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has partially unglued seams.)
Blue Note/Mobile Fidelity, 1977. Used ... $24.99
A real breakout album for Earl Klugh – the kind of record that got him on the a-list of fusion players for the rest of the 70s! The title here is especially well-chosen – as the tunes have a gently colorful feel that's never too slick, despite the tighter setting of the album – ... read more CD
(Out of print, gold CD pressing on Mobile Fidelity! Small cutout hole through the case.)
Warner, 1986. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A huge one from the mighty Earl Klugh – and the kind of record that reminded the world that he was still one of the most unique fusion talents around! Earl's got this perfect way of blending acoustic and electric elements with effortless ease – his own soft string solos and warmer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Laughter In The Rain", "Mirabella", "Like A Lover", "Night Song", "Julie", and "Heart String". CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol/EMI (Germany), 1983. Used ... $6.99
Featuring guest keys from Ronnie Foster and orchestral arrangements by Johnny Mandel, Clare Fischer, and Dave Matthews. CD
(Out of print.)
Ozella, 2019. Used ... $4.99
A quartet date with Edgar Knecht on piano, Fredxerik Koster on trumpet & fluglehorn, Rolf Denecke on bass, and Tobias Schulte on drums & percussion. CD
Denon (Japan), 1986. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Pianist Yosuke Yamashita in concert with taiko group Kodo, accompanied by the Panja Ensemble. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover is bent at the bottom right corner, and is split for about 4 inches along the bottom seam on back.)
Last Music Co, 2020. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
A very cool tribute to the legendary Cannonball Adderley – but one that has a spirit that's nicely that of its leader, alto saxophonist Tony Kofi! Tony's got a tone that's different than Cannon – maybe a bit sharper, with this pinched, edgey quality that's really great – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Koman Band —
Continuation (with bonus tracks) ... CD GAD (Poland), Mid 70s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The cover bills this one as having "stunningly rich Rhodes and brass driven cuts" – and we couldn't agree more, as the group features loads of sweet keyboards from leader Janusz Koman, set up in funky orchestrations with plenty of horns! The approach is a mixture of fusion and more ... read more CD
Nimbus/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.99
A soul jazz treasure from the LA scene of the early 80s – a fantastic record that we'd rank with the best Strata East sides of the time! The group's led by alto saxophonist Dadisi Komolafe, and features vibes by Ricky Kelly, piano by Eric Tillman, bass by Roberto Miranda, and drums by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Pro (Finland), 1984. Very Good ... $14.99
Saxophonist and leader Komppa composed and arranged, with three studio recordings and a live performance from 1982. Featured soloists include Andrej Novak, Heikki J Heinonen, Raimo Rantanen, Yrjo Punkari, and Lucian Czaplicki. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, light creases around the edges, and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Columbia, Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Wonderful stuff – way more than just an easy instrumental album, and a great batch of exotic tunes with lots of jazzy touches! There's enough of the Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman influence here – but Rex and group take the sound a lot further, by playing like a true small combo, and ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A brilliant later set from Lee Konitz – recorded for Blue Note, after many years of Lee's mighty talents being ignored by US labels! Konitz first rose up as a modernist in the postwar years, recorded important records for Atlantic, Verve, Prestige, and other labels – then mostly gave ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Storyville/Muzak (Japan), 1954. New Copy 2CDs ... $24.99
Three early 10" albums from alto genius Lee Konitz – packaged together here in one great 2CD set! First up is Lee Konitz At Storyville – tight early work from Lee Konitz – recorded on location at the very hospitable Storyville nightclub in Boston – a sweet setting for ... read more CD
Candid, 1991. Used ... $6.99
Lee Konitz on alto & soprano saxophones, Barry Harris on piano, Calvin Hill on bass & Leroy Williams on drums. CD
Soul Note (Italy), 1991. Used ... $6.99
Features Kenny Werner on piano and synth, Ron McClure on bass, Bill Stewart on drums and Konitz on saxophones and vocals. CD
(Out of print. Back cover of booklet has a small date in pen.)
