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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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Tour De Bras (Canada), Early 70s. New Copy ... $58.99
A beautiful document of this legendary French Canadian group – a quartet that's maybe best known for a famous album issued by Radio Canada, but who finally get their due here in a fantastic 4CD collection of material from the early 70s! Almost all the work here is live, recorded during what ... read more CD
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 300!)
Theatre For The Evolving Arts, Late 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
A wild and wonderful hippy theatrical approach to jazz! The tracks are kind of theatrical interpretations of jazz work by Charles Mingus, Yusef Lateef, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, and others – performed by a jazz group that includes trumpeter Wallace Roney, flautist Le Scott, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners.)
Futura/Souffle Continu (France), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
One of those amazing records from the 70s French scene – the kind of set that makes it unlike anywhere else on the planet at the time – served up in an unusual blend of avant jazz, vocals, and lots of other unusual elements! The work is a theater piece, the story of earth and its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blackhawk, 1986. Used ... $12.99
One of the most successful albums from the 80s jazz supergroup The Leaders – an outfit named as such because each of its players headed up their own combos. The sextet features Kirk Lightsey on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, Don Moye on drums, Chico Freeman on saxes, Arthur Blythe on alto, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Origin, 2018. Used ... $1.99
Bongwool Lee on piano, Luques Curtis on bass, Kendrick Scott on drums & Taylor Eigsti on feder rhodes. CD
(Punch through digipack barcode.)
OA2, 2014. Used ... $6.99
Pianist Gordan Lee joins the Mel Brown Septet featuring Derek Sims on trumpet, Renato Caranto on tenor, John Nastos on alto, Stan Bock on trombone, Andre St. James on bass, and Brown on drums. CD
(Promotional sticker over barcode.)
Songlines (Canada), 2018. Used ... $6.99
Cellist Peggy Lee leads a large group that includes Brad Turner on trumpet, Roderick Murray on trombone, and Meredith Bates on violin – plus guest vocals from Robin Holcomb. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Capitol, Late 40s. Used ... $5.99
Amidst the clutter of pop-oriented Peggy Lee reissues on the market, it's often difficult to find a CD that shows how strong a jazz singer she was back in the day. This set nicely corrects that problem by offering up 15 great little jazzy gems by Peggy – all originally recorded for Capitol's ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. CD case has a cutout mark.)
Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A very nice small combo album from Peggy Lee – singing here with live backings by the George Shearing Quintet, in a style that's very different from a lot of her other work for Capitol! The set's got a slight Latin feel, thanks to George's mix of percussion, vibes, piano, and guitar – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing.)
Lee Lambert (UK), 1977. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A great set from Tony Lee – one of the more soulful pianists on the UK scene, and one of the more overlooked! This set has Tony's trio with a great addition – the guitar of Terry Smith alongside the bass of Tony Archer and drums of Martin Drew – on titles that include "Dat's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Dreamstreet, 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the spine and some aging.)
Fremeaux & Associates (France), 1950s/Early 60s. New Copy 10CD ... $69.99
A gem of a package from one of our favorite film composers ever – a huge 10CD assortment of music from the earliest years of Michel Legrand – a set that shows just what an amazing career he was already having in Paris before his mid 60s rise on the international scene! The scope of ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more CD
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $16.99
Some of the greatest jazz work ever recorded by Michel Legrand! Although Legrand's always been known for his sweet soundtrack work and his famous easy listening sides – he's also a heck of a jazz pianist, and here in this rare 1959 session, he works in a trio format that puts him right up ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Epic, Late 50s. Very Good ... $2.99
Drift (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $16.99
Saxophonist Bukky Leo grew up in Lagos, but has given his talents strongly to the London scene in the past few decades – where he's really made magic in a great criss-crossing of jazz with his Nigerian roots! Part of Bukky's long legacy is an annual tribute to Fela Kuti – and this set ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
LG, Early/Mid 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
20th Fox, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
(Funky 45's, Jazz) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo, in a 20th Fox sleeve. Label has a mall sticker.)
Black & Blue (France), 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the best soul jazz sides on the Black & Blue label – a great late 60s session from trumpeter Johnny Letman – one of a number of older American ex-patriots in Paris! Although Letman worked with Horace Henderson, Basie, and Cab Calloway, he really didn't make many recordings ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $16.99
Marc Levin is maybe best known for one famous album of avant jazz recorded for the Savoy label in the 60s – but he's equally stunning here in a mid 70s set that got little circulation at the time, but which is a key part of Levin's under-recorded legacy as a leader! The approach is very open ... read more CD
(Part of the "Enja – Real Jazz Classics" series!)
Narada, 2002. Used ... $6.99
Features bassist and off and on King Crimson member Tony Levin – plus Larry Fast on synthesizer, Jerry Marotta on drums & Jeff Pevar on guitar. CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on CD.)
Catalyst, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
A great little set – warmly spiritual soul jazz, recorded as one of the few mid 70s releases to grace the Catalyst label. Pianist Mark Levine leads the set – and he's got a gentle west coast touch that fits perfectly with the album's horn work by Tom Harrell, Mike Morris, and Ray Pizzi. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Mark Levinson, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $39.99
Part of the Levinson recording series! Two long tracks – "The Other Side Of Jimmy" and "Right On James" – both dedicated to Jimmy Garrison. LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1966. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Rod Levitt led one of the hippest large groups of the 60's, and although his work was barely recognized at the time, and all but forgotten now, these RCA records of his stand as a constant tribute to his brilliant skills as an arranger and leader. These cuts are short and quirky, with ensemble ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove.)
Riverside, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99
"Dynamic" is right – as Rod's one of the hippest large group arrangers of his time! The album's a really wonderful record that features Rod leading an octet with a distinctly modern touch – almost building off the styles of Kenton groups of the 50s, but with more of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bill Grauer pressing with microphone logo & deep groove.)
RCA, 1966. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Dynamic sounds from this overlooked 60s leader – played in a sharp mix of swing and modern styles – with work from Levitt on trombone, plus Bill Berry on trumpet, Buzz Renn on alto and flute, George Marge on tenor and flute, and Gene Allen on baritone and bass clarinet! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing with deep groove.)
RCA, 1965. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Tight hard swinging big band set, with really complicated arrangements and some great writing. Not all of the players are names you'll recognize, but Levitt's talent for arrangement and leadership ensure a tight tight band, and the album wails nicely. Tracks include "Stop Those Men!", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Dynagroove pressing with deep groove.)
Jubilee/Warner (Japan), 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Given that a busty babe is leaning into the left side of the piano keyboard on the cover, we'd almost expect Lou Levy to focus mostly on the lighter notes on the right – but instead, he really opens up with some great deep notes on the cover, and takes the album far past anything you might ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
Hat Hut (Switzerland), 2020. New Copy ... $12.99
Two trombone-heavy compositions – one penned by George Lewis, one by Ozana Omelchuk – both played here by the Studio Dan ensemble in two different formations! "As We May Feel" is a Lewis composition for chamber ensemble – and has this very bold sense of attack and decay ... read more CD
Atlantic, 1999. Used ... $11.99
Compelling solo piano from John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet! CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Colpix, 1963. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The first recordings ever from Orchestra USA – the landmark third stream jazz group co-led by John Lewis and Gunther Schuller! The group sprang out of Schuller and Lewis' preoccupations with bringing jazz to a more serious environment – merging traits of 20th century classical with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Atlantic, 1960. Sealed ... $19.99
One of the best early albums cut by John Lewis as a leader – a set that's a fair bit different than John's work with the Modern Jazz Quartet – thanks to strong guest appearances from players who include Paul Gonsalves and Benny Golson on tenor sax, Eric Dolphy on alto, Jim Hall on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Bluebird, Late 30s/Early 40s. Sealed ... $4.99
Includes solo piano recordings by Lewis in 1936, solo piano recordings by Yancey in 1939, and Pete Johnson with Albert Ammons and James F Hoskins in 1941. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
MPS, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Features versions of "Dolphin Dance", "Wiggle Waggle", "Eye Of The Hurricane", and "One Finger Snap". LP, Vinyl record album
(PA USA pressing.)
Telarc, 1979. Very Good- Gatefold ... $4.99
Mel Lewis performs the music of Thad Jones – with a group that features Earl Dardner on lead trumpet, John Mosca on trombone, Dick Oatts on alto, soprano, and flute – and Jim McNeely on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, 1957. Very Good+ ... $24.99
The cover of this one might make the album one of the campiest records on Verve – but the session's a surprisingly great one, with a straighter vocal approach than you'd guess! Monica's got a really sweet vocal style – a bit sexy, and certainly adult – arranged here with some ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Verve Inc pressing with deep groove.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Another Voyage ... LP Cadet, 1969. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet, funky, and outtasite – one of Ramsey Lewis' greatest albums of the 60s – cut under the supervision of Chicago soul maestro Charles Stepney! The album's an amazing mix of jazz, funk, and the more baroque and spacey elements – that were running through the Chicago soul and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Don't It Feel Good ... LP Columbia, 1975. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Massive keyboard work from the great Ramsey Lewis – easily one of his best records ever, thanks to some spaciously funky production by Charles Stepney! Stepney plays keyboards here along with Ramsey, and the twin-keys approach makes for a sound that's extra-special – one that sums up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrinkwrap with hype sticker. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Ramsey Lewis —
In Crowd ... LP Argo, 1965. Very Good ... $4.99
Easily one of the biggest selling jazz albums of the 60s – a crowning achievement for Ramsey Lewis and his popular trio with Eldee Young on bass and Redd Holt on drums! The set was recorded live at the Bohemian Caverns in DC, and the trio are perfect in the setting – going at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label mono Cadet pressing. Cover has some edge wear, with light stains along the opening and top seam on back.)
CBS, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Features Steve Dunn on drums, Larry Dunn on keyboards, Tony Brown on bass, Bill Rupert, Byron Gregory and Roland Bautista on guitars. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Cadet, 1968. Very Good ... $9.99
One of our favorite Ramsey Lewis albums of all time – an incredible reworking of tunes by The Beatles, done in collaboration with Cadet Records studio maestro Charles Stepney – who brings in some amazing arrangements and production styles to the record! The tunes are familiar, but the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing.)
Argo, 1963. Very Good ... $2.99
Ramsey and the classic trio with Eldee Young and Red Holt – grooving away on a pot luck batch of tunes that includes material from a wide wide variety of sources, all turned into soul jazz magic by the boys! Believe it or not, Ramsey takes tunes like "Andaluza", "Arrividerci ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Vinyl has marks that click a bit on "We Blue It Again" and "Shenandoah".)
Ramsey Lewis —
Sound Of Christmas ... CD Argo, 1961. New Copy ... $4.99 14.98
A classic – and probably one of the best-selling Christmas jazz albums of all time! Ramsey and his classic trio with Redd Holt and Eldee Young serve up a tight set of grooves based around Holiday favorites like "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", "Winter Wonderland", "He ... (Holiday Music, Jazz) read more CD
(Deluxe version!)
Cadet, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
Classic pop soul jazz from the inventor of the genre! Ramsey's funky piano is backed by some soulful arrangements handled by Richard Evans – in a really tight style that includes great percussion, electric bass, and an all-out kicking style that makes even the mellowest tunes groove! Evans ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some tape along the bottom seam.)
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A smoking little set from Ramsey Lewis – one that really recalls the best electric years of his 70s recordings – and which also has a much sharper sound than some of the other albums recorded with the Urban Knights! There's plenty of great piano on the record from Ramsey, mixed with ... read more CD
Cadet, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
A sparkling collection of the soul jazz groovers churned out by Ramsey's famous first trio – the groundbreaking ensemble that featured Eldee Young on bass and Redd Holt on drums. The set does a good job of pushing past obvious hits, and includes some tasty little groovers like "Travel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Argo pressing.)
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
More Sounds Of Christmas ... CD Argo/Verve, 1964. New Copy ... $4.99 14.99
Ramsey Lewis had such great success with his first album of Christmas instrumentals for Chess Records, he soon hopped back in the studio for a second record – but one with a very distinct difference! This time around, the trio's a bit unusual – in that it features regular bassist Eldee ... (Holiday Music, Jazz) read more CD
Also available More Sounds Of Christmas ... LP 16.99
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
More Sounds Of Christmas ... LP Argo/Verve, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.99
Ramsey Lewis had such great success with his first album of Christmas instrumentals for Chess Records, he soon hopped back in the studio for a second record – but one with a very distinct difference! This time around, the trio's a bit unusual – in that it features regular bassist Eldee ... (Holiday Music, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available More Sounds Of Christmas ... CD 4.99
Classics (France), 1941. Used ... $9.99
Rare material recorded for the Elite Special label in Switzerland. Tracks include "Happy Feet", "Bacon's Blues", "Ti-Pi-Tin", "Swinging At Chez Florence", "Lady Be Good", "Ol Man River", and "Avalon". CD
Festival/Votary (Australia), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 32.98
One of the earliest albums ever from the great Sven Libaek – an artist who'd be better known for his famous soundtrack work in the 70s! As you might guess from his name – Sven hails from Scandinavia – but he made most of his career and best music in Australia – and this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Festival/Votary (Australia), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 32.99
One of our favorite records ever from the great Sven Libaek – an artist who's possibly best known for his underwater soundtrack work of the 70s, but who shines equally well here on a late 60s album that has him hitting the top of the waves! The music was written for a surf film in 1968, but ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gato Libre —
Koneko ... CD Libra (Japan), 2020. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Satoko Fujii on accordion, Natsuki Tamura on trumpet, and Yasuko Kaneko on trombone. CD
(Includes obi.)
ECM, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A large group set – with Dave on tenor, soprano sax, and flute – with Richard Beirach on electric piano, plus lots of added players on percussion! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Jazz Line (Germany), 2019. New Copy 2CD ... $19.99
An unusual setting for this long-running jazz partnership – a double-length record that has the saxes of Dave Liebman and the piano of Richie Beirach improvising on a number of themes borrowed from classical music – compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Bartok, and others – all really ... read more CD
Whaling City Sound, 2020. Used ... $9.99
Features Liebman on soprano sax and recorder, Bobby Avey on piano and Vintage Vibe piano, Matt Bashlishan on wind synthesizer, Tony Marino on bass, and Alex Ritz on drums and kanjira. CD
Contempo Vibrato, Early 80s. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Features a core group with Jimmy Cobb on drums, Larry Willis on piano, and Walter Booker on bass – plus cornet from Steve Satten on two tracks, and vocals from Marilyn Redfield on one more! LP, Vinyl record album
Artists House, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
Players include Dave Liebman on tenor and soprano sax, Randy Brecker on trumpet, Richie Beirach on piano, Frank Tusa on bass, and Al Foster on drums – and titles include "Pendulum", "Picadilly Lilly", and "Footprints". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and is missing the booklet.)
Solid (Japan), 1984. New Copy ... $9.99
A really unusual solo album from Dave Liebman – one that doesn't just feature saxophones, but also a variety of other instruments as well – including piano, percussion, and even a bit of electronics! Each track has a different approach, and Dave is overdubbed on some – mixing ... read more CD
(Part of the Modern Jazz Connection series!)
PM/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... $9.99
David Liebman plays solo, but not in a way that's spare or lonely at all – as the record often features Dave overdubbing himself on a variety of instruments – including soprano sax, flute, Fender Rhodes, and other keyboards! Liebman jokingly refers to the record in the notes as "pl ... read more CD
(Part of the Modern Jazz Connection series!)
David Liebman —
Sweet Hands ... LP Horizon/A&M, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
With Liebman on reeds and Richie Bierach on piano – plus percussion from Badal Roy! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, a promo sticker and light wear.)
Heads Up, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99
With Caris Visentin on oboe, Sara Pevsner on vocals, Dennis Durick on percusssion, Carl Hillman on bass, Royce Chambers on tenor, and Tim Gilpin on various synths. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes an 8x10" promo photo, but missing bonus CD. Cover has light wear.)
A&M, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
Spare, subtle duets from these two blossoming modernists – with Liebman on tenor, flute, and soprano sax – and Beirach on acoustic piano! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some discoloration.)
Joaquin Lievano —
One Mind ... LP Global Pacific, 1987. Near Mint- ... $3.99
With Steve Smith, Steve Kindler, Randy Jackson, Rodney Franklin, and Isaac Epps. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a hype sticker and promo stamp.)
Judnell/Now Again, 1970. New Copy 2LP ... $20.99 25.98
A record that definitely lives up to its title – as it's a lot freer and more spiritual than later work from drummer Bubbha Thomas and his Lightmen group! This set perfectly captures the unique vibe that the ensemble brought to the Houston scene at the start of the 70s – really the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Judnell/Now Again, 1971. New Copy 2LP ... $20.99 25.98
Some of the most righteous sounds we've ever heard from Houston legends The Lightmen – recorded at a time when the group was at their most spiritual, and very firmly following a cosmic path set down by drummer Bubbha Thomas! The music here owes nothing to the hippest sounds coming from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download for audio & video! 2LP pressing – with both the mono and stereo versions of the record – and a great booklet too.)
Lightin/Now Again, 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99 31.98
Cosmic jazzy genius from Bubbha Thomas & The Lightmen – the kind of a record that sounds like it should have come out of Detroit or Chicago in the early 70s – and not the Texas scene from which the group hailed! The Lightmen have a vibe that reminds us a lot of The Pharoahs or some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice pressing – in a heavy tip-on cover!)
Kirk Lightsey —
Goodbye Mr Evans ... CD Evidence, 1994. Used ... $6.99
Kirk Lightsey on piano, Tibor Elekes on bass & Famoudou Don Moye on drums. CD
(Small cutout hole through case.)
Timeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... $16.99
A very hip group, and a wonderful meeting between trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and pianist Kirk Lightsey! We always like Kirk, but love him even more when he's working with a horn player – as his sound seems to catch fire, and move with even bolder notes than usual – which is definitely ... read more CD
Splasch (Italy), 1988. Very Good+ ... $14.99
The set features the long improvisation "We" – recorded live, by a quartet that fatures Lino Liguori on drums, Guido Mazzon on trombone, Mario Schiano on alto, and Gateano Liguori on piano! LP, Vinyl record album
Abbey Lincoln —
Abbey Sings Billie – Live At The UJC Vol 1 ... CD Enja, 1987. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Abbey Lincoln takes on the legacy of Billie Holiday – in a strong live set recorded with a small group at the end of the 80s! The setting's a bit more relaxed here than on some of Abbey's other albums of the period – a bit looser and sometimes more languid, but only in the best sort of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Small cutout notch through spine.)
Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... $16.99
Abbey Lincoln takes on the legacy of Billie Holiday – in a strong live set recorded with a small group at the end of the 80s! The setting's a bit more relaxed here than on some of Abbey's other albums of the period – a bit looser and sometimes more languid, but only in the best sort of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the "Enja – Real Jazz Classics" series!)
Music & Arts, 1996. Used ... $8.99
John Lindberg on solo bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Black Saint (Italy), 1985. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Features Hugh Ragin on trumpet, JD Parran on tenor and clarinet, Eric Watson on piano, Thurman Barker on drums and percussion, Ray Anderson on trombone, Marty Erlich on alto and flute, and Vincent Chancey on French horn. LP, Vinyl record album
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99 15.00
A set that's brimming over with improvising jazz talent – but one that's an especially great reminder of the guitar genius of the great Arto Lindsay! Lindsay is amazing here – playing with energy to match the brilliance of Ken Vandermark and Joe McPhee – which is really saying a ... read more CD
Also available Largest Afternoon ... CD 8.99
Arto Lindsay/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2019. Used ... $8.99
A set that's brimming over with improvising jazz talent – but one that's an especially great reminder of the guitar genius of the great Arto Lindsay! Lindsay is amazing here – playing with energy to match the brilliance of Ken Vandermark and Joe McPhee – which is really saying a ... read more CD
Also available Largest Afternoon ... CD 12.99(Still sealed.)
Athens Of The North (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $14.99
A set that's more electronic than some of the other recent albums from Greg Foat, but a record that still fits nicely inside his style – that understated approach to keyboard-driven jazz – heavy on influences from the past, yet never delivered in a way that's too straightforward at all ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Linkwood & Foat ... LP 24.99
Athens Of The North (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $24.99
A set that's more electronic than some of the other recent albums from Greg Foat, but a record that still fits nicely inside his style – that understated approach to keyboard-driven jazz – heavy on influences from the past, yet never delivered in a way that's too straightforward at all ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Linkwood & Foat ... CD 14.99
Timmion, 2019. New Copy ... $3.99 8.99
A gem of a record from Finnish guitarist Sami Linna – just a 45, but one that feels like it's got the depth of a full album! "Mode For Tomorrow" is this beautifully building tune with a mix of modal and spiritual energy – infused with organ by Mikko Heleva, and given this ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Numera (France), Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A very cool record from saxophonist Robert Mavouzny and trombonist Al Lirvat – the latter of whom also cut some biguine albums on the French scene of the 70s! This set's maybe a bit straighter jazz, but you can definitely hear some unusual touches at play – as the group opens up with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and one bumped corner.)
VJM (UK), Mid 20s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $39.99 42.98
Few players have the scope and depth of Charles Lloyd over the space of so many decades – and here, once again, Lloyd reminds us that his longevity in jazz has everything to do with the continued growth of his music – and not just the fact that he's stuck around for so long! The sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(3-sided vinyl pressing, done beautifully, with 12" booklet of notes – and bonus DVD of the performance!)
Atlantic (Japan), 1967. Used ... $19.99
Charles Lloyd in the Soviet Union – blowing beautifully on an open-ended set that must have really loosened things up in Red Square! The album features Lloyd at his freewheeling 60s best – working in his group with Keith Jarrett on piano, Ron McClure on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Atlantic (Japan), 1966. Used ... $14.99
A classic set from reedman Charles Lloyd – a set that really pushes forward all the experiments he'd begun in the Chico Hamilton group – and shows a bold move forward for rhythms in 60s jazz! The tracks are long, and spiral out wonderfully – but in ways that are different than ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Kapp, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
Weird bit of hippy dippy jazz from Charles Lloyd, with vocals on most tracks, and lots of groovy lyrics about "the moonman", "computer man", and "heavy kharma". The vocalist is not credited, but most of the lyrics are written by Lloyd, although we don't really think ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Columbia (Japan), 1968. Used ... $16.99
Lovely work from Charles Lloyd – recorded at the point when he was just pushing off from Chico Hamilton's group, and before he got too noodly for his own good! Side one of the record features Lloyd with his own group – jazzing it up in a mix of flute, guitar, and percussion on a number ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
ECM (Germany), 1999. Used ... $8.99
A key album from the later Charles Lloyd years on ECM – from a moment when the saxophonist seemed to be completely reinvigorated, and exploring very different territories than his music of the 60s! Part of the sound has Lloyd hitting a few ECM vibes – hard not to do with a group that ... read more CD
(Slipcase is not included, rear tray card has a crease.)
ECM, 1999. Used ... $8.99
With Brad Mehldau on piano, John Abercrombie on guitar, Larry Grenadier on double bass & Billy Higgins on drums. CD
(Includes slipcase.)
We Insist (Italy), 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $14.99
Steve Lacy's usually thought of more as a performer than a composer – but reedman Giancarlo Locatelli does a really great job of illustrating the compositional brilliance of Lacy's talents – by reworking his soprano sax themes in deeper modes here on Bb and bass clarinets! Every track ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus download!)
Chiaroscuro, 1977. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With Eddie Locke on vocals, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Major Holley on bass and vocals, Oliver Jackson on drums, and Dan Morganstern on police siren. LP, Vinyl record album
International Anthem, 2019. New Copy ... $10.99 11.99
An amazing record from Chicago musician/artist Damon Locks – maybe the album he's been waiting his entire life to make – and the first to really bring together the mighty sum of his many talents! The material was recorded live in performance at Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory ... read more CD
Also available Where Future Unfolds ... LP 20.99
International Anthem, 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $20.99 21.99
An amazing record from Chicago musician/artist Damon Locks – maybe the album he's been waiting his entire life to make – and the first to really bring together the mighty sum of his many talents! The material was recorded live in performance at Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Where Future Unfolds ... CD 10.99(Beautiful vinyl edition – with bonus artwork inserts!)
Jeff Lofton, 2019. Used ... $6.99
With Jeff Lofton on trumpet, Dr James Polk on piano and organ, Ryan Bowen on bass, and trio of drummers taking turns on percussion – plus Carolyn Wonderland and Murali Coyrell who both contribute guitar and vocals. CD
(CDr release.)
Audio Clarity (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
Quite an unusual record from this hip London combo of the 60s – every bit as compelling as their Beatles album, but in a very different way! As the title implies, most songs are from Elizabethan sources – but they're played with an open, modal sort of groove – the more sensitive, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wilbert Longmire —
With All My Love ... LP Tappan Zee/Columbia, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Sweet later work from guitarist Wilbert Longmire – a warm mixture of soul and funky jazz – and easily one of the better records to come from the Tappan Zee label at the time! Production is by Bob James and Jay Chattaway – with an R&B-inflected vibe that's a bit like some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A rare session of violin-led jazz – recorded for Atlantic Records in 1960! Harry Lookofsky may not be a famous name as a leader in jazz, but he scored strings for many pop and instrumental outings during the 60s – and he also has the distinction of being the father of one of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Jazz Line (Germany), 1975. New Copy ... $14.99
Great live work from one of the coolest combos to ever feature the talents of saxophonist Dave Liebman and pianist Richie Beirach – a freewheeling quintet that brings in lots of organic, rhythmic elements to the more modern styles of the famous duo! Other players include Frank Tusa on bass, ... read more CD
Dan Loomis, 2020. Used ... $6.99
With vocals by Yoon Sun Choi and narration from Daniel Breaker. CD
Okka Disk, 1999. New Copy ... $5.99
That's Loos/Armstrong, not Louis Armstrong – a late 90s Dutch group who improvise freely on both electric and acoustic elements – with a style that makes the record one of the most offbeat albums ever released on the Okka Disk label! In some ways, the combo almost tie together Dutch ... read more CD
Arista, 1985. Used ... $9.99
Mid 80s keyboard fusion grooves from Jeff Lorber – his lean, synth jazzy soul groove in it's most crossover ready mode – taken to the next level by soulful lead vocalists on a number of tunes! The hit opener "Step By Step" is a standout, and a pretty tight example of how well ... read more CD
(Ouf of print mid 80s pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole, booklet has a small set of initials in pen.)
