With Stanley Clarke, Richard Elliot, Brandon Fields, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, Ronnie Laws, Ray Parker Jr, Lee Ritenour, the Seawind Horns & Ernie Watts. CD
One of the coolest early albums we've ever heard from saxophonist Bob Mover – a set that not only features some very sharp solos and songs from the leader, but which also has a whole hell of a lot of other great things going on too! The tracks are long, and maybe more creative than usual for ... read moreCD
A collection of 80s recordings made by Don Moye – cut back in his hometown Chicago scene, and recorded with a host of lesser-known players from the scene – including vocalist Luba Raashiek, percussionist Enoch Williamson, trumpeter Billy Brimfield, saxophonist Ari Brown, and harmonica ... read moreCD
With Billy Swann, Paul Sears, Tom Scott, and Dave Newhouse. LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has small holes in back.)
Dawan Muhammad —
Deep Stream ... LP Evidence/High Jazz (Switzerland), 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
$22.99
A really amazing record from Dawan Muhammad – a west coast musician who never got the same sort of spiritual jazz credit as some of the giants of the 70s – but who kept on making really wonderful music as the years went on! Muhammad's recently known as the force behind the Life Force ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A surprising jazz funk stunner from drummer Idris Muhammad – part of his great second chapter of work for CTI in the 70s! Idris is working here in a style that's very different than his heavy-footed funky work on Prestige and Blue Note – and while it's easy to criticize him for not ... read moreCD
Fantastic work from the legendary Idris Muhammad – the funky drummer who first rose to fame making breakbeats with Lou Donaldson in the 60s, then recorded some hip soul-based records in the 70s – here really getting back to basics with a set of soulful, spiritual small combo jazz! The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An incredible record from funky drummer Idris Muhammad! Idris is probably known for his funky break work on Blue Note and Prestige records sessions of the late 60s and early 70s – but by the time of this 1974 album, he was really expanding his style, hitting a laidback groove that went way ... read moreCD
A great late 70s chapter in the career of funky drummer Idris Muhammad – moving into very different territory here than his early soul jazz with Lou Donaldson, and even his earliest solo material too! David Matthews arranged the tracks, and he's given them a slick but soulful sound, with lots ... read moreCD
Shigeharu Mukai & Morning Flight —
Margarita ... LP Better Days (Japan), 1980. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
Warm, soulful fusion with lots of great touches – that perfect blend of elements that you'd find in only a rare few Japanese fusion records from the time! Trombonist Shigeharu Mukai got his start in more acoustic modes during the 70s, but really makes the transition well here – working ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Ronald Muldrow —
Yesterdays ... CD Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1992. New Copy ...
$16.99
A sweet set of organ jazz on Enja Records – a label that normally never embraces the Hammond this strongly, but does a really great job on this overlooked gem! The group's led by guitarist Ronald Muldrow, and features organ work by Mel Rhyne – that legendary Indianapolis player who was ... read moreCD
Another of Mulligan's large Concert Jazz Band sides, with a large section of brass and reeds, mostly featuring Mulligan and trombonist Bob Brookmyer in the soloist's seat. The thing we've always dug about this group is that they move with the fluidity of a smaller ensemble, but like a middleweight ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A surprisingly groovy set of mid 60s tunes by Gerry – recorded in LA with backing by a small group that includes the great Hal Blaine on drums and Pete Jolly on piano, plus a string section conducted by Harry Bluestone. Mulligan's main role is to lay down some moody solos – in a manner ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later non-gatefold pressing with textured sleeve.)
An early cooker from Gerry Mulligan – working here with a real birth of the cool-styled group that includes Chet Baker and Pete Candoli on trumpets, Bud Shank on alto, John Graas on French horn, Bob Enevoldsen on trombone, and Chico Hamilton on drums – a really wonderful group that has ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A sweet little large group session from Gerry – a bit harder swinging than some of his mid 50s small group work, but still with that mellifluous glide that's the trademark Mulligan sound! Arrangements are by some great talnets – including Al Cohn, Johnny Mandel, and Bob Brookmeyer, who ... read moreCD
(Packaged in an oversized, gatefold sleeve with an old sticker on the back.)
The sound of Gerry Mulligan in the early 60s – and one of the best records by his larger than usual Concert Jazz Band! Given Gerry's piano-less experiments of the 50s, it's surprising to actually have him as the pianist on this session – hitting the keys with a nice light touch, so ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An unlikely pairing – but that's what makes the record so great! Mulligan and Hodges come together in this rare Verve set from the late 50s – an inspired combination of talents that really work some magic together. Hodges' tone is in the lead in our ears, always wonderful, especially ... read moreCD
With Gerry Mulligan on baritone sax, Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Red Mitchell on bass and Frank Isola on drums. Tracks include "Laura", "Soft Shoe/Utter Chaos", "Lady Is A Tramp", "Love Me Or Leave Me" and "Lullaby Of The Leaves". CD
This is the small combo recording of tracks from the legendary jazz score to I Want To Live! Although not featured that prominently in the film, the band of Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Bud Shank, and others were a pretty tight little group – even though it was strange to see this west coast ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Featuring Mulligan on baritone sax, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Isola on drums. Tracks include "Bernie's Tune", "Nearness Of You", "My Funny Valentine", "Gold Rush", "Soft Shoe", and "Walkin Shoes". CD
Featuring Mulligan on baritone sax, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Isola on drums. Tracks include "Lady Is A Tramp", "Five Brothers", "Limelight", "Laura", "Love Me Or Leave Me", "Makin Whoopee", and "Bark ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Swing House ... CD Past Perfect, 1950/1953. Used ...
$1.99
Collects early 50's group sides featuring Chet Baker, Zoot Sims, Bud Shank, JJ Johnson, and Kai Winding – 16 tracks total. CD
Mulligan always sounds great next to a tenor – especially in the Verve series that has him teamed up with players like Johnny Hodges, Paul Desmond, or Stan Getz. This release, cut with Ben Webster upfront, is one of the best of that series – and features the pair blowing easily and ... read moreCD
A surprisingly wonderful 70s meeting between Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker – recorded live, with sweet electric touches from CTI – in a style that shouldn't work so well, but which really comes off great! The approach is simple – Mulligan and Baker solo in a manner that's a bit ... read moreCD
(Out of print. Cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Gerry Mulligan with Paul Desmond, the University Of Illinois Orchestra with Gerry Mulligan & Al Belleto, Freddy Gray & Loyola Stage University Band. CD
Jimmy Mundy plays with orchestra, with notable sidemen including Kenny Burrell, Budd Johnson, Jerome Richardson, Urbie Green, and Jimmy Jones. LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some edge wear and a half split top seam.)
Charlie Munro Quartet —
Eastern Horizons ... LP Philips/Be! (Germany), 1967. New Copy (reissue)...
$24.99
A totally cool little record – and one that more than lives up to the Eastern promise of its cover! The album's a real stunner from Australian reedman Charlie Munro – a beautiful mix of jazz and exotic elements, at a level that puts it up there with a rare few records that work this ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first album as a leader from Japanese drummer Shuichi Ponta Murakami – a set done in close collaboration with Jun Fukamachi – who not only produced and arranged, but also adds in a lot of keyboards too! Some of the best cuts here have that sense of angular interplay and whimsy that ... read moreCD
Don't let the "rock" in the title fool you – as this is a jazz album all the way through, but one that has Japanese tenorist Takeru Muraoka taking on some of the hipper rock songs at the start of the 70s! Muraoka has this raspy, almost fuzzy tone at times – mixed with heavy ... read moreCD
(Recent SHM-CD pressing – still sealed with obi.)
Takeru Muraoka —
Soft Landing ... LP King (Japan), 1978. New Copy (reissue)...
$49.99
Electric funk, with some mighty nice horns – a mix of saxes from Takeru Muraoka – plus trumpet and flugelhorn from Susumo Kazuhara too! We're not sure, but it almost feels as if Takeru's a bit overdubbed – using alto, tenor, and soprano together at various points to give the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A second helping of songs from the Nat King Cole songbook – served up by Mark Murphy as one of his most sensitive albums of the time! Backings here are relatively spare on all tracks – just guitar on some numbers, bass on others, or keyboards on the rest – a very different style ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a bit of marker, and a spot of tape on the spine.)
A rare British session from vocalist Mark Murphy – and one of his grooviest albums of the 60s! Mark's working here with great backings from the orchestras of Tubby Hayes, John Dankworth, and Les Reed – all of whom give Murphy some of his hippest grooves to date, very much in the mode ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing with deep groove, in the blue cover. Cover has some light wear.)
Given what a freewheeling, open-minded, and lyrical jazz singer Mark Murphy is, it's hard to imagine him really loving "the blues" – and fortunately, most of that love is extended in the title, because the album itself is less of the blues effort that you might think. True, the ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Bill Grauer Productions Inc pressing, RM 441, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has some edge wear.)
An unusual album from Mark Murphy – recorded at a time when he was maybe better-respected overseas, and forgotten a bit here on the US market! As part of that, the record features a great groover – the tune "Dingwalls", dedicated to the London club that Giles Peterson and ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
With Murray on tenor and bass clarinet, John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Ralph Peterson Jr on drums. Titles include "Heart To Heart", "Quads", "Red Car", "I Want To Talk About You", and "Morning Song". CD
(Out of print.)
David Murray —
Live Vol 2 ... LP India Navigation, 1978. Sealed ...
$39.99
David Murray is on tenor here – in a great group that features Lester Bowie on trumpet, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Phillip Wilson on drums! The recording has a good raw quality, and features 2 extended loft-jazz sorts of tracks – "Santa Barbara & Crenshaw Follies" and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
David Murray —
Ming ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1980. Used ...
$9.99
Beautifully arranged work from David Murray – an important early large group recording, one that really helped point the way to some of his later genius! The session features Murray leading an all-star octet that includes Henry Threadgill on alto, Olu Dara on trumpet, Butch Morris on cornet, ... read moreCD
Murray's tenor and bass clarinet are nicely set in a warm lyrical quartet with John Hicks, Ray Drummond, and Ed Blackwell. The record features some nice long tracks that have Murray playing mostly inside, but with enough soul and raw talent to keep things moving nicely. Titles include "Walter ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bit of pen on back.)
David Murray —
New Life ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1987. Used ...
$4.99
A new life for the ideas of saxophonist David Murray – worked out here in an octet of top-shelf players! The sound is avant one minute, swinging the next – and carried off with a rich sense of jazz tradition that really marks the growing appreciation of roots in the 80s generation of ... read moreCD
David Murray in some really wonderful company here – playing both tenor and bass clarinet on a highly percussive date that features work from Sunny Murray and Kahil El'Zabar! Murray handles straight drums, and Kahil works with a host of percussion – very much in the same soulful spirit ... read moreCD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case & artwork.)
An album of spiritual tunes and spiritual themes – played by David Murray in a style that's quite similar to his work on the Deep River set! The format's a bit more traditional here, given the album's use of older themes from gospel music – but the core quartet of Dave Burrell, Fred ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
David Murray Quartet + 1 —
Fast Life ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ...
$6.99
David Murray on tenor saxophone with John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass & Idris Muhammad on drums. CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Diedre Murray & Fred Hopkins —
Stringology ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1994. Used ...
$4.99
Features Diedre Murray on cello, Marvin Sewell on guitar and dobro, Fred Hopkins on bass, Newman Baker on drums and spoons, and a guest appearance by Ray Montilla on congas. CD
One of the more spiritual sessions for BYG, and a large ensemble session that brings together players like Archie Shepp, Malachi Favors, Roscoe Mitchell, Grachan Moncur, and Clifford Thornton. "Suns Of Africa" takes up all of side one, and although it begins slow, and with spare soloing, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sunny Murray/Bob Dickey/Robert Andreano —
Homework ... LP Super Secret Sound/No Business (Lithuania), 1994. New Copy (reissue)...
$22.99
Drummer Sunny Murray really hit some wonderfully subtle, sensitive moments in the later years of his career – as you'll definitely hear here, working in a trio with Robert Andreano on guitar and Bob Dickie on bass! Both of the string players use their instruments in ways that are often ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Romano Mussolini —
Latin Taste ... LP Schema (Italy), 1997. New Copy (reissue)...
$19.99
A great groover from Italian pianist Romano Mussolini – a really cool little session that features some key instrumental elements joining his core trio sound! Romano's at the helm on acoustic piano, with support on bass and drums – but the set also features guest guitar, tenor, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great little album – even if it tries to promise too much! The set bills itself as "the swinginest Hammond organ album since the birth of psychedelia" – and while that sort of a claim is so high that nobody could ever match it, the album is a great batch of offbeat soul ... (Soul, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tracks include "Stealin' Apples", "Swingtime In The Rockies", "King Porter Stomp", "One O'Clock Jump", "Bugle Call Rag", and "Let's Dance". CD
Bert Myrick —
Live N'Well ... CD Strata/BBE (UK), 1965. New Copy ...
$8.9914.99
A fantastic lost set from the Detroit jazz scene of the 60s – by a group who was years ahead of their time, and who bridged a number of different parts of the city's scene! The group's listed here under the name of drummer Bert Myrick, but was actually co-led by George Bohanon on trombone ... read moreCD
There's a vampire with a flute on the cover – and that image alone is more than enough to make us drop the needle on this rare Japanese gem from the 70s! And fortunately, the sound of the music is equally cool – funky fusion with some nicely spacey currents – almost a Mizell ... read moreCD
Simon Nabatov String Trio —
Situations ... CD Leo (UK), 2018. Used ...
$8.99
Featuring Simon Nabatov on piano, Gareth Lube on viola and Ben Davis on cello. CD
A cooking American set from Japanese bassist Teruo Nakamura – recorded live at Carnegie Hall, right around the time of his classic fusion albums for Polydor! The set features Nakamura at the head of a host of American players – Harry Whitaker on electric piano, Steve Grossman on tenor ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A completely fresh take on tunes from the show Flower Drum Song – done here all as trio numbers by pianist Morris Nanton, who handles the music with a lot more sensitive spin than the lyrical versions! Nanton's got this full, rich tone at this point in his career – a well-punctuated ... read moreCD
(Out of print, 2013 pressing with 24-bit mastering.)
Howard McGill & Michael Smith on alto saxes, Nigel Crane on baritone sax, Mark Ong on bass, Chris Dagley on drums, Jacqui Hicks & Lisa Grahame on flute, Clare Lintott on French horn, Phil Hudson on guitar, Steve Hill on piano, Adrian Revell & Pete Long on tenor saxes, Brian Archer, ... read moreCD
Natural Life (Bob Rockwell) —
Natural Life ... LP ASI, 1977. Very Good+ ...
$4.99
Very groovy work – with Bob Rockwell on tenor, sorapno sax, and flote – plus Bobby Peterson on electric piano, Mike Elliott on guitar, and Steve Kimmel on a range of percussion! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the textured cover which has a partially unglued bottom seam.)
Nature Work (Jason Stein, Greg Ward, & Others) —
Nature Work ... CD Sunnyside, 2019. Used ...
$9.99
A wonderful pairing of horns – the alto of Greg Ward and bass clarinet of Jason Stein – both musicians who seem to urge each other to new heights in the energy of this group! The whole lineup is as great as the horns, and equally balanced too – with Eric Revis on bass and Jim ... read moreCD
One of the boldest albums so far on the International Anthem label – and that's really saying a lot, given the boldness of most of their records! The set features wonderfully dynamic energy from Aquiles Navarro and Tcheser Holmes – the former a trumpeter, the latter a drummer – ... read moreCD
One of the boldest albums so far on the International Anthem label – and that's really saying a lot, given the boldness of most of their records! The set features wonderfully dynamic energy from Aquiles Navarro and Tcheser Holmes – the former a trumpeter, the latter a drummer – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the boldest albums so far on the International Anthem label – and that's really saying a lot, given the boldness of most of their records! The set features wonderfully dynamic energy from Aquiles Navarro and Tcheser Holmes – the former a trumpeter, the latter a drummer – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A full LP issue of material that Fats Navarro recorded for Blue Note during the 78 and 10" LP eras – compiled here with master and alternate takes of tunes that were some of the few that Navarro ever recorded for the label! Some of the work was recorded under groups led by Tadd Dameron ... read moreCD
First volume of sessions originally recorded for radio on acetates, then transferred to tape in 1961 and released as 2 albums on the Jazzland label in the early 60s. The sides are noteworthy in that they offer some important early performances by Navarro – working with the Tadd Dameron band ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono maroon label Orpheum pressing. Labels show some aging. Cover has light wear, some splitting in the top seam, and a sticker spot on back.)
One of the few full albums ever issued under the name of trumpeter Fats Navarro – and like most of them, a posthumous collection of material cut before his untimely early death! The set's a memorial of sorts, and it compiles some important sides from the mid 40s, recorded for Savoy – ... read moreCD
Fantastic funky fusion from the 70s Argentine scene – a set that begins with a killer take on the Led Zeppelin tune "Black Dog", and only gets even groovier after that! Jorge Navarro leads the group on piano, Hammond, and Fender Rhodes – and the group is a tight combo with ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Not as all-out experimental as some of the other work by Lelo Nazario – but still pretty great! "Lagrima" is a side-long piano solo – and the other side features "Sursolide Suite", Nazario's piano with two basses, played by Zeca Assumpcao and Rodolo Stroeter! (Brazil, Jazz)LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small sticker in the corner, and some light wear.)
Ze Eduardo Nazario —
Poema Da Gota Serena ... LP Lira Paulstana/Lugar Alto (Brazil), 1982. New Copy (reissue)...
$26.99
A really unique little record from Ze Eduardo Nazario – a set that maybe begins in improvised jazz, but which soon opens up to a world of different sonic possibilities – on some moments that have a very Brazilian vibe overall, even if it is an experimental one! Eduardo plays a range of ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Definitely the sort of album to make you feel better – given the tight, soulful sounds of Ndugu Chancler and this Chocolate Jam Company! The album's got roots in jazz – Ndugu's a drummer with work on countless other albums – but also steps out with plenty of soul, too – ... (Soul, Jazz)read moreCD
Ben Neill —
Mainspring ... LP Ear Rational (Germany), 1988. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
With Ben Neill playing mutantrumpet and piccolo trumpet with electronics, Don Yallech on drums and percussion, Josh Dubin on pedal steel guitar, Gary Capteandes on trombone, Pat McCarty on bass trombone, and Marcus Rojas on tuba. LP, Vinyl record album
(Clear vinyl pressing. Cover has a promo sticker on back and a center split in the spine.)
One of Oliver Nelson's hippest albums – a bold statement of righteous energy, and a fantastic summation of all the genius he'd created during the 60s as an arranger for other people's records! The record is almost at a Duke Ellington level – a complex yet soulful suite of tracks for ... read moreCD
(Part of the "Solid Records – Jazz Giants" series!)
One of the all-time classics of early 60's mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this ... read moreCD
(Out of print BMG Direct pressing. Digipack has a fair amount of wear.)
A great little album – a lot better than you might think from the concept! After the death of JFK, Oliver Nelson penned this extremely strong tribute to the man – featuring snippets of speeches made by Kennedy during his time in office as president, used as bridges between jazz based ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Oliver Nelson —
Skull Session ... CD Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
Just Sold Out!
A fantastic transformation of the Oliver Nelson sound of the 60s – a large ensemble record that takes all the soul of his earlier groove, and reworks it with a more electric vibe for the 70s! Nelson's at the height of his powers here – working brilliantly as a leader and arranger, to ... read moreCD
(Part of the Flying Dutchman 1000 Master Collection!)
Oliver Nelson —
Swiss Suite ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1971. New Copy ...
$8.9914.99
A killer set of searing soulful spiritual material from Oliver Nelson – and one of his best albums of the 70s! There's hardly anything "Swiss" in the music – save for the fact that it was recorded at the Montreux Jazz Fest – as the large ensemble recording has Nelson at ... read moreCD
A unique little outing for Oliver Nelson – one that breaks him out of the familiar territory of the studio, and puts him in a much more spontaneous live setting! Nelson's playing soprano sax on the album – using the instrument in an edgey way that has echoes of Coltrane, yet which also ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has some wear, a few smudges on the back, and some notes in pen inside the gatefold.)
Sublime vibes from Steve Nelson – a player who can be dark and moody when he wants to, but who also swings it nice and straight here – in the best Venus Records mode, and in the company of Massimo Farao on piano, Aldo Zunino on bass, and Byron Landham on drums! The tunes are mostly ... read moreCD
Nene Trio —
Outono ... CD Boranda (Brazil), 2010. Used ...
$9.99
NEO Museum consists of Alain Casari on alto, Antoine Gindt on guitar, bass, and piano, and Daniel Koskowitz on drums, plus guests Jacques Veille on trombone, Pascal Sieger on soprano, Jerome Bourdellon on bass clarinet and flute, and Raoul Binot on tenor. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, lightly bent corners, and light marks from sticker removal.)
Nestico plays with big band, with featured soloists including Eugene Amaro, Ed Bickert, Guido Basso, Jimmy Dale, Dave Young, Jerry Toth, Dave Woods, Ian McDougall, Jerry Johnson, and Bruce Harvey. LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl pressing. Cover has an index label with clear tape on the spine.)
Randy Sandke on trumpet, Linc Milliman on bass, Dave Ratajczak on drums, Marty Grosz on guitar & vocals, Scott Robinson on tenor & baritone saxophone & cornet & Dan Barrett on trombone. CD
(Out of print.)
New York Jazz Quartet —
Oasis ... CD Enja/Solid (Japan), 1981. New Copy ...
$13.99
An unusual album from an unusual group – one that has reedman Frank Wess sounding far more introspective and personal than on some of his other material from the 70s and 80s – thanks to work from a group that also includes Roland Hanna on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Ben Riley on ... read moreCD
(Part of the "Solid Records – Jazz Giants" series!)
Phineas Newborn —
Back Home ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1976. Used ...
$9.99
Previously unreleased material recorded by Phineas Newborn for Contemporary Records – a set that has him ringing out the notes in ways that are almost earthier than in earlier years – sometimes bluesy, but other times with almost a more traditional approach to the keys! There's a ... read moreCD
Classic early work by Phineas Newborn – and a record cut right after his emergence from the great Memphis scene of the 1950s! Most of the album features trio material – cut with Kenny Clarke on drums and Oscar Pettiford on bass – but a few tracks also feature some very nice ... read moreCD
The first album from Phineas Newborn in a number of years – and a set with a strong enough sound to warrant the "Phineas Is Back" in the title! Newborn's sound here has hardly dimmed at all – and he's still got that great blend of complicated flourishes and bluesier ... read moreCD