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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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Japo (Germany), 1974. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A pretty haunting album of solo work on fluegelhorn! LP, Vinyl record album
(Very nice German pressing! Cover has some very light aging around the edges, and a cutout mark – but rest is great.)
Musical Heritage Society, 1975. Used ... $5.99
Blue Note (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $14.99
One of the great lost ones from Blue Note – hard to find in any pressing, and a killer hardbop session from the days when the label could crank them out with a quality unmatched by other labels! Clifford Jordan's leading an unusual group here – a septet, which is a bit of a change from ... read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – More 60 Works" series!)
Clifford Jordan —
Highest Mountain ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1975. Sealed ... $26.99
Excellent work by Jordan – recorded right at the same time as his classic sides for the Strata East label, and with a similar feel! The group on the set is the same as heard on the Glass Bead Games album – Cedar Walton on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US Inner City pressing. Cover has cut corner.)
Clifford Jordan —
Remembering Me Me ... LP Muse, 1977. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Pretty darn hip stuff from Clifford – in that righteous soul jazz mode that he was using at Strata East, although perhaps a bit less focused than on those records. The record's actually got vocals on a number of tracks – scatting in a kind of hip Bill Lee sort of approach, singing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed! Cover has a cutout mark.)
Charlie Parker, 1962. Sealed ... $9.99
Pianist Duke Jordan takes on the groovy score to the French film Les Liasions Dangereuses – material best known via Art Blakey's original recording with tenorist Barney Wilen – but equally great here in Jordan's lesser-known version! The group here is excellent – with some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Shrinkwrap is shopworn, with sticker remnants and is cracked a bit at the opening.)
Charlie Parker, 1962. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An overlooked bit of piano genius from the 60s – a split LP with great work from both artists! Sadik kicks things off with the "east" side of the record – tunes that have a supposedly exotic feel, but which are mostly soul jazz piano groovers – performed by a quartet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is stained and bent with a cutout hole at the bottom left corner.)
East Wind (Japan), 1975. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the hippest 70s albums you could hope to find by Sheila Jordan – originally recorded for the East West label in Japan,! The set features Sheila singing with a small group that includes Norman Marnell on tenor, Alan Pasqua on piano, Cameron Brown on bass, and Beaver Harris on drums ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with insert!)
Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the only two vocal jazz albums that the Blue Note label recorded back in the day – and a haunting batch of tracks from a young Sheila Jordan! The style here is quite different than that of Jordan's later, more experimental records – and this early session shows her as an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent 180 gram vinyl, still in the shrink.)
Cadillac (UK), 1976. Sealed ... $29.99
Strident soulful stuff from this British combo of the mid 70s – with a sound and urgency that sounds more like an album on the Strata East or Muse label than it does a record on the hit-and-miss Cadillac one. Tracks are long, with a warm piano/bass interplay in the rhythm, and alto by Chris ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Master Jazz, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A very hip group – with Budd Johnson on tenor and Oliver Jackson on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Strata East/Now Again, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 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!)
Jazz Oracle (Canada), 1920s/Early 30s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
Transversales Disques (France), Late 70s. New Copy ... $29.99
Beautifully minimalist work from Ariel Kalma – work that seems to move effortlessly between acoustic and electronic sources, often in ways that feel like the latter is manipulating the former! One piece here feels as if soprano sax lines were folded back on themselves – maybe in a ... (Out Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition pressing!)
Giants Of Jazz (Italy), Early 40s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Polskie Nagrania (Poland), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Three Blind Mice/Craftman (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $19.99
A record that's far more beautiful than you'd guess from the "carcass" in the title – a strong set of vocal work from singer Kimiko Kasai – easily one of the hippest Japanese singers of the 70s! Although Kasai's sometimes straight on the album, she also stretches out in freer ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the Three Blind Mice Supreme Collection!)
Sony (Japan), 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $33.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi! Cover has a light mark on the front, but is nice overall.)
Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $22.99
Exactly the kind of record that's got us digging Japanese trio sessions from the 70s so much – a set that's filled with lots of warm, soulful sounds, creatively compelling changes, and fresh rhythms that really keep the tunes interesting! There's a slight undercurrent of funk on most numbers ... read more CD
(Part of the "Nippon Jazz Spirits 48" series!)
Pacific Jazz, 1957. Very Good+ ... $7.99
An important early album of compositions by Fred Katz – recorded at the time when he was the cello player in Chico Hamilton's groundbreaking late 50s group! The tunes are distinctly more modern than even his work with Chico – and are played by Hamilton-esque players that include Paul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing with deep groove – in nice shape! Cover has light wear, a promo stamp on the back, and a small bit of tape.)
Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1987. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A really great take on the classic Herbie Hancock sound of the Blue Note years – led by Japanese drummer George Kawaguchi, but featuring some great work by Americans Donald Harrison on alto and tenor sax, Terence Blanchard on trumpet, and Cyrus Chestnut on piano. The tracks are short and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi!)
Studio Mule (Germany), 1980. New Copy ... $31.99
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
Ryo Kawasaki —
Mirror Of My Mind (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Satellites/Think (Japan), 1979. Used ... $19.99
A fantastic fusion classic from guitarist Ryo Kawasaki – and a set that shows his perfect balance between American and Japanese jazz modes in the 70s! The album's got a bit more of a soulful focus than some of Kawasaki's previous work, but loses none of the depth of his feeling – as ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi. Blu-sec CD pressing!)
Studio Mule (Germany), Mid 80s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A key cut from guitarist Ryo Kawasaki – and a single that firmly marked his move from fusion into the clubs! "Electric World" is a catchy bit of 80s electro soul – with female vocals stepping over bassy beats – which get some especially great percussion breakdown ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Warner, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
One of our favorite albums ever by Johnny Keating! Long before he discovered the moog for his 70s funk albums, Keating was cranking out some fantastic big band work during the 60s – mixing together odd rhythmic patterns in a way that set his work apart from most other Brit leaders, coming up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo gold label pressing. Cover has tape on the seams.)
Greenleaf, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99 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
A&M/Verve, 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A large, ambitious early 70s experiment in "chamber jazz" from pianist/composer Roger Kellaway – a really haunting set with the sweep you'd be much more in store for on a classical or chamber orchestra record, but with an earthbound core, chords and tonal shifts of a piano jazz ... read more CD
(Out of print, digipack pressing – in great shape with domestic obi!)
Dobre, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear and a sticker spot.)
Dobre, 1978. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a sticker spot.)
Essex, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
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 some wear and a sticker.)
Verve (Japan), 1963. Used ... $12.99
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 CD
(Includes obi.)
Fresh Sound (Spain), 1968. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
Not one of the original Vee Jay albums recorded by pianist Wynton Kelly – but a really sweet set that has him stretching out in a live setting recorded by Baltimore's Left Bank Jazz Society in 1968! Wynton's trio – with Ron McClure on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums – is joined by ... read more CD
Vee Jay, 1961. Used ... $11.99
We're not sure if this was ever issued as a discrete album under this title or not – although the notes seem to indicate that that was the case. But to our record-collecting ears, the album seems to contain mostly material from the album that was originally titled Kelly At Midnight. The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve (Japan), 1965. Used ... $16.99
A sweetly soulful set that proves that Wynton Kelly working for Verve was a heck of a great idea! There's a cohesion and direction to the session that's missing from some of Kelly's other work of the 60s – even though the format is mostly the same, with trio backing that includes Paul ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
Vee Jay, 1961. Sealed ... $19.99
Rock-solid work from Wynton Kelly – a standout trio side from the early 60s, and one of his few dates recorded for Vee Jay Records! Kelly seems to have a bit more kick here than in the 50s – and a bit more of a down to earth quality than on his later sides for Verve – really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed! Most likely a 70s pressing – back cover does not say Suite Beat or Chameleon.)
Vee Jay (Japan), 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A classic hardbop session that was cut in Chicago for Vee Jay – originally issued under the name of Bunky Green as the leader! Chicago alto player Bunky Green leads a tight little sextet that has Donald Byrd on trumpet, Jimmy Heath on tenor, and Wynton Kelly on piano – and the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Plainisphare (Germany), 1985. Very Good+ ... $18.99
Features Hans Kennel on trumept, Hans Koch on bass clarinet and trumpet, Glenn Ferris on trombone, Urs Blockhinger on flute and saxes, and Franco D'Andrea on piano! LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1958. Very Good+ ... $2.99
One of Stan's excellent later sides for Capitol – recorded during a flurry of incredible sessions that really pushed the already-great Kenton sound over the top! Here, Stan's working with a host of familiar ballads – but in a way that completely transforms the tunes, and turns them ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing.)
Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good ... $6.99
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 a startling compositions by Robert Graettinger – "City Of Glass" – a chilling longform work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Stan Kenton —
Complete Capitol Recordings Of The Holman & Russo Charts (4CD set) ... CD Capitol/Mosaic, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 4CD ... $64.99
A huge range of recordings with two of the best arrangers who ever worked with Stan Kenton! CD
(Out of print, hand-numbered limited edition pressing. Box has light wear in one corner, but is nice overall.)
Capitol/Mosaic, Mid 40s. Used 7CDs ... $99.99
Amazing stuff, the birth of a legend – and some of the most important modern jazz of the 40s! 153 tracks in all – most issued only on 78s – all with great sound! CD
(Out of print – numbered pressing. Box has a light split in one corner, but is nice overall.)
Magic (UK), 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(CDr pressing.)
Capitol, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and splitting.)
Capitol, 1952. Used ... $1.99
Beautiful modernist work from Kenton – one of the first albums to cull his genius together as a whole, filled with the kind of tracks that perfectly sum up his unique approach at the time! If you've ever wondered what makes Kenton so great, this is the album to begin with – as it's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing.)
Mac Gregor, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some aging and splitting.)
Status (UK), 1958. Used ... $2.99
Recorded at the Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa Beach, California. CD
Capitol, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Very Good 3LP ... $1.99
A special box set of work from Stan's crucial years at Capitol Records – including a few surprising gems from the early 60s! LP, Vinyl record album
(Box is in nice shape.)
Decca/Vocalion (UK), 1972. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
Hip 70s work from Stan Kenton – 2 albums recorded live in the UK in 1972, both of them in the best modern style he was using at the time! As with some of Kenton's other excellent 70s sessions, the players on the records are lesser-known than on his classic sets – but all are extremely ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1954. Very Good+ ... $2.99
One of the best Kenton LPs ever, and one that really shows the band's beautiful blend of avant garde playing with a swinging jazz sensibility. Filled with fantastic material played by Lee Konitz, Charlie Mariano, and other Kenton modernists. If you've ever wondered why the Kenton band was so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1959. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
A great example of the Kenton powerhouse in action – a 90 minute double-live recording that really set a new standard for jazz sets of its type! The album features a side apiece dedicated to each of the three acts – one by Kenton's orchestra, one by Christy on vocals, and one by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing, in the gatefold cover with booklet.)
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. Near Mint- 4LP Box Set ... $59.99
Includes "Poetry For The Beat Generation", "Blues & Haikus", and "Readings By Jack Kerouac On The Beat Generation" – plus a special Last World album – and a beautiful 40 page book! A classic meeting of jazz and beat poetry – packaged beautifully ... (Spoken Word, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet. Box has a split corner at the bottom right, some glue residue at the bottom, and a small scrape on the spine.)
Famous Door/Solid (Japan), 1974. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Includes obi.)
Black Lion (Germany), 1968. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Hi Hat, 1980. New Copy ... $16.99
A rare live performance by guitar great Barney Kessel – recorded for radio at the start of the 80s, and a nicely open sort of performance, with a good contrast to some of Barney's studio work of the time! Kessel mostly works in a trio with Bob Magnuson on bass and Sherman Ferguson on drums ... read more CD
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!)
Reprise, 1961. Very Good ... $11.99
A wonderful wonderful set from Barney Kessel – bossa-inflected jazz, and a wonderful setting for Barney to hit some very groovy lines on electric guitar! The group on the date is part of the strength of the record – with Conte Candoli on trumpet, Emil Richards on vibes, Paul Horn on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting on the seams.)
Contemporary, 1957. Very Good ... $19.99
Well, if you've ever heard Barney play guitar, you know that he doesn't always cook – or at least not as hotly as other players – but this album is a nice batch of tracks that goes way beyond Kessel's usual uptight sound. Most of the cuts are very long, and they feature open-ended jam ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has split seams and some surface wear.)
Contemporary, 1959. Very Good ... $24.99
A pretty nice jazz tribute to the Billy Wilder film of the same name – and one that reprises a number of tunes from the film, especially popular songs of the 20s – but brings them back in a way that's still got plenty of hip 50s jazz touches! The record's nicely without the hoke that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting in the spine.)
Contemporary, 1955. Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Given Barney's touch on the guitar, you can bet that a record like this hardly could claim "not to swing" – and the session's a tight groover done in a way that clearly marks Kessel as one of the best guitar talents of his generation! The recording quality of the album is wonderful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear with tape along the spine.)
Okka Disk, 2002. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
A long-awaited solo debut from bassist Kent Kessler – a fantastic player who became one of the strongest features of the Chicago underground jazz scene in the late 90s! Kessler's a monster talent on his instrument – a player who's steeped in rich tradition, yet free to explore and ... read more CD
Ovation, 1976. Very Good+ ... $39.99
Post-Black Jazz recording by Calvin Keys, but still for the same parent label (Ovation), and still with the same sort of feel. Kirk Lightsey's on piano, Henry Franklin's on bass, and Leon Chancelor's on drums, and Keys' guitar sounds great next to sax solos by Charles Owens. Deep grooves include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Calvin Keys —
Electric Keys ... LP Wide Hive, 2013. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great setting for guitarist Calvin Keys – one that has the famous Black Jazz funk artist of the 70s working with the younger energy of the Wide Hive Ensemble! The set's got a similar vibe to the recent Wide Hive album that featured Keys in the group – but this time around, Calvin's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Calvin Keys —
Proceed With Caution! ... CD Black Jazz, 1974. Used ... $11.99
No need to be cautious here – as the album's the sort you can jump into right away – thanks to some wicked grooves from legendary guitarist Calvin Keys! Calvin's had a great revival in recent years, but this album's the stuff that first put him on the map – a brilliant early date ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Steve Khan —
Headline ... CD Blue Moon, 1992. Used ... $9.99
A record that has guitarist Steve Khan almost returning to straight small combo work – although still with some of the wider colors of the fusion modes he first unleashed in the 70s! The album's got a tight core group here – Khan on guitar, Anthony Jackson on bass, Dennis Chambers on ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Columbia/Sony (Japan), 1977. Used ... $18.99
Beautiful fusion from guitarist Steve Khan – one of those great 70s players who could play things tight, yet still keep an edge! The album's got a well-produced groove – the same sort of soulful undercurrent you'd get in other Columbia fusion sets of the period – yet Khan's ... read more CD
(Blu-Spec CD pressing. Includes obi.)
Northern Spy, 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Northern Spy, 2016. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A stunning debut from a really unique New York quartet – a group who explore spiritual jazz territory, but in a mode that's different from anyone else we can think of! The group's led by Amirtha Kidambi – who both sings, and plays harmonium – and creates these loose structures ... read more CD
Also available Holy Science ... LP 26.99
Northern Spy/Jazzman (UK), 2016/2020. New Copy ... $26.99
A stunning debut from a really unique New York quartet – a group who explore spiritual jazz territory, but in a mode that's different from anyone else we can think of! The group's led by Amirtha Kidambi – who both sings, and plays harmonium – and creates these loose structures ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First-ever vinyl release – and in a very cool flipback cover!)
Stones Throw, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99
Kiefer bringing the funky hip hop instrumentals and keyboard jazz realms together as brilliantly as ever! What stands out so strongly here as how well it works as both hip hop and jazz – with thick bass-lined headnodding beatcraft, to standout piano and analog synth solos, he shows a deft ... (Hip Hop, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Superbloom ... LP 16.99
Stones Throw, 2019. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
Kiefer bringing the funky hip hop instrumentals and keyboard jazz realms together as brilliantly as ever! What stands out so strongly here as how well it works as both hip hop and jazz – with thick bass-lined headnodding beatcraft, to standout piano and analog synth solos, he shows a deft ... (Hip Hop, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Superbloom ... CD 9.99
Hat Hut (Switzerland), 2019. New Copy ... $16.99 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, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99
An excellent ensemble from the contemporary Detroit scene – one whose work evokes the modes of the city's older groups on Tribe Records and Strata – with a vibe that's wonderfully spiritual and righteous! The driving force of the group is drummer Leonard King – who you might know ... read more CD
Mercury, 1956. Very Good ... $14.99
Early work by Morgana King – much more straightforward than some of her later records, but still done in that incredible vocal style that makes her one of the most unique jazz singers of her generation. The record's got an intimate honesty that's handled with small group backings in that ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear & aging, gloss oxidation on front and the paste-on is peeling on a few corners.)
KPM (UK), 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
More of a straight jazz album than usual for the KPM sound library – an excellent set featuring British alto player Peter King – with John Horler on piano, Dave Green on bass, and Spike Wells on drums! (Sound Library, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1955. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Sweet 50s vocals from Teddi King – a set that's arranged with a fuller style than her small combo sessions from the time – but which still shows her to be one of the most distinctive singers of her time! Teddi's got a voice that's much richer than you'd guess from her small frame ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has a slightly lighter tone than the original.)
Riverside, Late 20s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Seminal work from the legendary cornet player – featuring a few tracks with Jelly Roll Morton on piano, and a number of others with the group of pianist Clarence Williams. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Bill Grauer pressing, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has a split top seam and some light wear.)
Hi Fi, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
Beautiful beautiful record, and still one of the greatest jazz vocal albums ever made. The great King Pleasure sings in a raspy vocalese style similar to Jon Hendricks or Eddie Jefferson, but with a sense of warmth and delivery that the two of them never seem to reach. The set list here features ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some light wear, aging, and a promo stamp. Labels have a promo stamp.)
King Pleasure —
Source (Original Moody's Mood/Prestige, Early 50s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
An important set that documents a nice patch of King's early vocalese jazz sides – pivotal vocal jazz recordings that were not only enormously popular with listeners around the country, but which also did a heck of a lot in the way of advancing the way that male singers handled lead vocals on ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light ringwear and a bit of seam splitting. Vinyl has a click on two short tracks.)
Prestige, Early 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
A record that revolutionized the concept of jazz vocals in the 50s – thanks to famous performances by Annie Ross and King Pleasure! The tracks on the LP include Ross' early interpretations of Wardell Gray's classics "Twisted" and "Farmer's Market", and the King Pleasure ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp. Vinyl has some light oxidation, but is nice overall.)
Prestige, 1955. Very Good- ... $4.99
London, Late 60s. Very Good ... $44.99
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.)
Fontana (UK), 1960s. Very Good- ... $1.99
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(Cover has a bent corner.)
Atlantic, Late 60s/1971. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great collection of work that Roland Kirk recorded for Atlantic – some of his best-ever, as far as we're concerned! And while we'd recommend that you get every Roland Kirk album on Atlantic you can find, we also know that they're pretty darn hard to find on vinyl – and this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green Broadway label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Atlantic, 1973. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
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 CD
Atlantic, 1975. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
A great 70s album by Roland Kirk – one that features him working on a lot of short tracks, in a pretty crazy style! A number of the tracks feature Kirk's uniquely quirky reed style in full effect – often processed with added studio techniques, in a very nice way. And along side that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1971. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A totally amazing album – and one of the clearest examples of Roland Kirk's genius approach to reeds! The set's essentially solo, and features Kirk playing without any tape tricks or overdubbing – but still at a level that has multiple saxophones layered on top of one another – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green Broadway label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
One of Rahsaan Roland Kirk's last truly fantastic albums – a set that still has all the amazingly messed-up qualities of his best late 60s work – delivered with the honest heart and sense of soul that always make us love his music! The set was recorded for Atlantic in the early 70s, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label pressing. Cover has some wear and tape along the top seam.)
Atlantic, 1968. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A landmark album from Roland Kirk – one of his key 60s sides for Atlantic records, and an amazing blend of soul jazz, hardbop, and freer thinking styles! Roland's playing an insane assortment of horns on the set – often at the same time, if you know his 3-way style of blowing – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green label pressing. Cover has a center split bottom seam.)
EmArcy, 1965. Used ... $4.99
Fantastic stuff! This essential CD brings together two of Roland Kirk's best albums from the mid 60's (and two of his hardest to find on vinyl!) Rip, Rig, & Panic is mindblowing work from Roland Kirk – a record that really pushes the boundaries of his music even farther than some of his ... read more CD
Atlantic, 1969. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Our favorite album ever from Roland Kirk – and a beautiful mix of two different sides of his genius! Side one's got Roland doing these crazy takes on late 60's pop cuts like "My Cherie Amour" and "Say a Little Prayer", plus his own "songs", done with soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and green Broadway label pressing. Cover has some light stains on back and a few gloss wrinkles in front.)
Snorre Kirk with Stephen Riley —
Tangerine Rhapsody ... CD Stunt (Denmark), 2019. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
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 CD
Everland (Netherlands), 1976. New Copy ... $14.99
A really unique project from guitarist Osamu Kitajima – a player you might know from his smoother fusion sets at the end of the 70s – but who works here in a very trippy blend of Japanese instrumentation and electric jazz! Kitajima handles a heck of a lot of strings – both ... read more CD
