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Columbia, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
JJ Johnson at his best – playing in a very understated way, in a group with Victor Feldman on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. Don't worry too much about the "satin" in the title – as the record's not a boring amalgamation of string and trombone numbers, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text. Cover has light wear and a center split in the bottom seam.)
Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good ... $9.99
A great mid 50s recording by one of the greatest pairings in popular jazz of the time – the twin-trombone lead work of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, both players who'd come from differing backgrounds, but who created a wonderful new sound together! The interplay between the trombones on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original deep groove pressing.)
Columbia, 1955. Very Good ... $5.99
Magical interplay from the twin-trombone team of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – heard here on one of their key classics for Columbia Records in the 50s! The great thing about the set is the way in which both players really bring a sense of "voice" to their music – trading back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove, matrix ending in 2A/1B. Cover has a split bottom seam.)
Prestige, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Great bop trombone material from the Prestige Records 10" years! LP, Vinyl record album
Esquire (UK), 1949/1950/1951. Very Good ... $43.99
A classic early album on Prestige – and one that features some heavy bop sessions cut for early 78s, all nicely packaged in a great cover by the famous Mad Magazine cartoonist Don Martin! The record features 3 sets of different tracks led by three of bop's greatest trombonists – JJ ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the flip-back cover, with discoloration from age and a bit of pen on back.)
Jackson (Germany), 1940s/1950s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
A gem of a session from tenorman Plas Johnson – recorded for Capitol with small group backing that includes organ, piano, vibes, and a bit of guitar – all grooving in a mode that's much more suited to Johnson's deeply riffing style than the easy arrangements of much of his other work. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing. Cover has wear, center split spine, aged tape along the seams and a tracklist sticker.)
Muse, 1994. New Copy ... $4.99
The title's a bit hokey, and the cover is too – but the record's a really great batch of tenor, organ, and guitar lines – served up with guitarist Randy Johnston at the helm, and featuring great contributions from Eric Alexander and Joey DeFrancesco! Drummer Mickey Roker completes the ... read more CD
Pete Jolly —
Sweet September ... LP AVA, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Great work from one of the grooviest pianists of the 60s – a player who could always keep things lively and swinging, even in a small combo session! The album's one of Pete Jolly's gems for the Ava label – a follow-up to his semi-hit Little Bird, and like that one, a record done with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a nice copy!)
Enja, 1974. Near Mint- ... $11.99
One of the few great albums issued by reedman Bobby Jones as a leader in the 70s – a set that features Bobby on tenor and clarinet – in a hip trio with George Mraz on bass and Freddie Waits on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $19.99
Easily the most hard-hitting of Blue Note's 2LP Lighthouse Live series from the early 70s – and a record that really lets Elvin Jones and his group stretch out and play! The setting is a perfect one for Jones – given the boundless energy already present on his studio sessions for Blue ... read more CD
Also available Live at the Lighthouse Vol 2 ... CD 19.99(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – The 80 Works" series! Ultimate HQ CD pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $19.99
Easily the most hard-hitting of Blue Note's 2LP Lighthouse Live series from the early 70s – and a record that really lets Elvin Jones and his group stretch out and play! The setting is a perfect one for Jones – given the boundless energy already present on his studio sessions for Blue ... read more CD
Also available Live at the Lighthouse Vol 1 ... CD 19.99(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – The 80 Works" series! Ultimate HQ CD pressing.)
Elvin Jones —
Main Force ... CD Vanguard/Wounded Bird, 1976. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
Drummer Elvin Jones is listed as the main force on the cover – but as with all of his 70s albums, the whole outing is very much a strong group affair – thanks to a killer core quartet that features Ryo Kawasaki on guitar, Pat LaBarbera on reeds and Dave Williams on bass – working ... read more CD
Also available Main Force ... LP 4.99
Vanguard, 1976. Very Good ... $4.99
Drummer Elvin Jones is listed as the main force on the cover – but as with all of his 70s albums, the whole outing is very much a strong group affair – thanks to a killer core quartet that features Ryo Kawasaki on guitar, Pat LaBarbera on reeds and Dave Williams on bass – working ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Main Force ... CD 10.99(UK pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear, bent corners, and a small tear in the opening.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $14.99
A gem of an Elvin Jones session – quite different than most of his other work from the time! The album's got Elvin working with a larger group of mixed electric and acoustic players – with Chick Corea on piano and electric piano, Yoshiaki Masuo on guitar, Gene Perla on electric and ... read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – More 60 Works" series!)
Vanguard/Wounded Bird, 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
The mighty drummer Elvin Jones is working here with a very hip group – in a mode that's maybe a nice extension of his Blue Note material at the start of the 70s, in a style that shows that he definitely still has all of his groove! As with those records, there's a key reedman in place here ... read more CD
Elvin Jones —
Poly-Currents ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The title's a great one for this post-Coltrane cooker from Elvin Jones – as the set really has Elvin exploring some really fresh currents in jazz, with a range of complicated rhythms that really pull the whole session along strongly! Rhythm is really set free on the record – as Elvin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing with Van Gelder stamp. A great copy!)
MPS (Germany), 1978. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Elvin Jones towers above his bandmates on the cover of this 70s classic – and really leads them onward to some great sounds within! The record has a bit more focus and soul than some of Jones' other albums of the period – still quite powerful and dynamic, but with a good adherence to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PA USA.)
Elvin Jones —
Time Capsule ... CD Vanguard/Wounded Bird, 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A real standout in the 70s catalog of Elvin Jones – for a number of key reasons! First up, the set's got more of an electric vibe than usual – thanks to Fender Rhodes from Kenny Barron and guitar from Ryo Kawasaki, who really help shape the sound of the set! Second, production is by ... read more CD
Enja (Germany), 1992. Used ... $8.99
Plenty of young blood here – a trio of powerful horn players who really make the set stand out nicely! Elvin Jones proves once again that his ear for a horn is almost as great as his work on the drums – and having chosen the trumpet of Nicholas Payton, and tenors of Javon Jackson and ... read more CD
(Out of print first pressing.)
Elvin Jones, Clark Terry, James Moody & Others —
Summit Meeting ... CD Vanguard/Wounded Bird, 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A great session of all-star work by artists who were recording for Vanguard Records in the 70s – a crack lineup that features Elvin Jones on drums, James Moody on tenor, Clark Terry on trumpet and flugelhorn, Roland Prince on guitar, and Bunky Green on alto sax! The group also gets some non ... read more CD
Elvin Jones/Impulse, 1963. Used ... $8.99
An amazingly unique little group – one that kind of stepped in the Impulse Records back door from the Coltrane galaxy, but which features some very unique aspects overall! As the cover states, the ensemble's led by bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones – and also features ... read more CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Muse, 1977. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Music Minus One, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
A pretty interesting set from Hank Jones – recorded for the Music Minus One label, and ostensibly to be used as an instructional record for training a budding soloist or singer! The album features Hank leading a group with Mundell Lowe on guitar, George Duvivier on bass, Don Lamond on drums, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(With booklet inside the gatefold. Cover has a mostly split top seam.)
Clef, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
An expanded version of an album that was originally issued as Hank Jones' Piano as a 10" LP on Mercury – one that adds some trio tracks to the original solo piano performances! Jones is working solo on most numbers – really getting a chance to stretch out and try new ideas – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert.)
Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones —
Snake Rhythm Rock ... LP Prestige, 1973. Very Good ... $16.99
A tasty batch of funky jazz cuts from Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones – working here in a tight guitar groove that's actually better than that heard on his early albums for Prestige! The group's a good one – with Rusty Bryant on tenor, Butch Cornell on organ, and Grady Tate on drums – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Everest, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A real classic from drummer Jo Jones – and the kind of a spare session that really lets his work on drums come to the forefront! Jo's working here with Ray Bryant on piano and brother Tommy Bryant on bass – in a mode that's got some of the soulful undercurrents of the Bryant recordings ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican mono pressing on Tizoc with deep groove.)
Denon (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Tight later work from Jo Jones – a set that's got all the swinging energy of the early years, but also a relaxed vibe that's mighty nice too! There's a good quality to the recording – as it's one of those killer 70s sessions done for Denon in Japan – and Jones is clearly in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert.)
Angel, 1954. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A great French date from trumpeter Jonah Jones – working here in the company of the Dave Pochonet All-Stars! The group features some excellent tenor work from Jean-Claude Fohrenbach – the French tenorist with a great Getz-like sound – and in addition to Jones' trumpet, the date ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Angel, 1954. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Well-blown material from trumpeter Jonah Jones – recorded in a hip setting with the French group of Dave Pochonet for support! Dave's on drums, arrangements are by Andre Persiany, and the setting is pretty open and relaxed – nice small combo work that lets Jones blow in a really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Jonah Jones —
Swingin At The Cinema ... LP Capitol, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Jonah Jones —
Swingin On Broadway ... LP Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Trumpeter Jonah Jones swings nicely with a Broadway theme – yet still manages to keep things in his charming blend of trad, swing, and some groovier elements too! The set's mostly instrumental, although Jonah sings on a few numbers with that warmly raspy voice of his – and as with most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing.)
Alma, Mid 60s. Used ... $1.99
An unusual combination of records – both pretty darn great! First up is Jazz Tropical from Jonah Jones – one of the coolest albums ever from this legendary trumpeter – a set that's got a strongly Latin flavor, and which provides a very unique setting for Jonah's horn! The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Norah Jones —
Come Away With Me ... LP Blue Note, 2002. Near Mint- ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue.)
Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... $6.99
A wonderfully experimental album from drummer Philly Joe Jones – and one that has just the right sort of "ethnic" feel to earn its "Around The World" title! Mostly, the ethnicity comes through in exotic reed work by Sahib Shihab, Herbie Mann, and Cannonball Adderley ... read more CD
Sonet (UK), 1977. Near Mint- ... $19.99
An incredible later session from Philly Joe Jones – recorded in Sweden in the late 70s, with a fire and imagination that's more in keeping with the European jazz scene of the time, than most of the American records by older players. The album's got a number of great elements – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Galaxy, 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Not much of a cover, but a great cooker from the legendary drummer – with work by Nat Adderley on cornet, Dexter Gordon on tenor, Ira Sullivan on soprano and tenor sax, George Cables on piano, and Ron Carter on bass! LP, Vinyl record album
Philly Joe Jones & Elvin Jones —
Philly Joe Jones & Elvin Jones Together! ... LP Atlantic, 1961. Near Mint- ... $36.99
A stunner of an album – and one that definitely draws plenty power from the double drummers in the lead! The set's way different than most of Elvin Jones' other work of the time – and is even more hard-hitting than some of the Philly Joe Jones sessions too – and, unusual for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Red & purple label pressing – in great shape!)
Mercury, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Perhaps THE greatest Quincy Jones album of the 60s – a hard-swinging batch of big band bossa tunes – and one of the greatest American takes on the bossa sound ever! Quincy really brings a lot of soul to the set – syncopating the bottom end of the tunes to really bring out the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
A&M, 1974. Very Good+ ... $3.99
In the early 70s, Quincy Jones surrounded himself with some of the best young soul and jazz talent he could find, plus a few older pros – and the result was a great series of albums that spanned genres and created a whole new approach to modern R&B. This gem of a record was put together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1970. Sealed Gatefold ... $29.99
A real step forward for Quincy Jones – a record that really shows the jazzman moving into sophisticated new territory – a sound that's just right for the CTI generation! The album's got a vibe that's a bit similar to Quincy's Walking In Space album, but it's a lot deeper too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed gatefold pressing!)
Quincy Jones —
Quintessence ... LP Impulse, 1961. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A very soulful set of big band material from Quincy Jones – recorded during that tight early 60s period when his arrangements just couldn't fail! The album's his only session for Impulse, and it's got a slightly deeper style than his work from the time for Mercury – a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange & black label pressing with RVG stamp.)
A&M/Verve, 1971. New Copy ... $9.99 11.98
A great bit of 70s electric work from Quincy – and probably his funkiest album ever! Quincy's really stepping out here from the straighter and spacier styles of earlier records – going for more of the dirty grooves he was cutting up for soundtrack albums, and hitting notes that were a ... read more CD
Also available Smackwater Jack ... LP 3.99
A&M, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $3.99
A great bit of 70s electric work from Quincy – and probably his funkiest album ever! Quincy's really stepping out here from the straighter and spacier styles of earlier records – going for more of the dirty grooves he was cutting up for soundtrack albums, and hitting notes that were a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Smackwater Jack ... CD 9.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some wear.)
Philips (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Nice compilation that brings together tight jazzy big band material from Quincy's years at the Mercury label! Most of the cuts on here are pre-bossa, pre-soundtrack – but there's some great uptempo numbers that still prove that Quincy knew how to jam. Titles include "Happy Faces", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Import pressing. Cover has a cutout mark.)
A&M/Verve, 1973. New Copy ... $8.99 11.98
Sweet funky Q for the 70s – easily one of the coolest albums ever from Quincy Jones! The album's got a very heavy electric vibe – one that's kind of a laidback take on the styles that Jones was forging in some of his 70s soundtrack work – served up with massive work on the ... read more CD
Also available You've Got It Bad Girl ... LP 6.99
A&M, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Sweet funky Q for the 70s – easily one of the coolest albums ever from Quincy Jones! The album's got a very heavy electric vibe – one that's kind of a laidback take on the styles that Jones was forging in some of his 70s soundtrack work – served up with massive work on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available You've Got It Bad Girl ... CD 8.99(Grey label pressing, missing poster.)
Impulse/MCA, 1981. Used ... $11.99
A different album than some of guitarist Rodney Jones' more spiritual work – maybe a bit more spacious and sensitive overall, in a style that shows off a whole new side of his sound! Rodney plays both 6 and 12 string guitars – and the session features a fair bit of keyboards from Kenny ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through booklet.)
Interplay/Venus (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $29.99
A bold little trio set from bassist Sam Jones – recorded with a great lineup that includes Keith Copeland on drums and Kenny Barron on piano! Barron plays both electric and acoustic piano on the album, and really brings a lot of his own strengths into play with Sam's bass work – and ... read more CD
Also available Bassist ... LP 46.99(Part of the Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Colleciton series!)
Interplay, 1979. Near Mint- ... $46.99
A bold little trio set from bassist Sam Jones – recorded with a great lineup that includes Keith Copeland on drums and Kenny Barron on piano! Barron plays both electric and acoustic piano on the album, and really brings a lot of his own strengths into play with Sam's bass work – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bassist ... CD 29.99(Original pressing!)
Sean Jones —
Search Within ... CD Mack Avenue, 2009. Used ... $5.99
Features Sean Jones on trumpet – with Orrin Evans on piano and Fender Rhodes, Walter Smith on tenor, and Brian Hogans on alto! CD
Metronome (Sweden), 1979. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Thad Jones is in great European company here – leading a large group that's filled with wonderful soloists – all of whom bring a soulful depth to the music, at a level that may well top similar recordings by the Jones/Lewis Big Band! Thad's great ear for color and tone really shapes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and index labels on back.)
Solid State, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
One of the hippest large American ensembles of the late 60s – almost a US equivalent to the groovy sound of the Clark Boland Big Band over in Europe! Trumpeter Thad Jones and drummer Mel Lewis had already made some great music together on their own – but once they came together in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Horizon, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $0.99
Large group backings, with a bit of vocals from Dee Dee Bridgewater – and titles that include "Meetin Place", "The Summary", "The Farewell", "The Great One", and "Only For Now". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued bottom seam, cutout hole, and Horizon sticker.)
Solid State, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
One of the first albums in a long line of successes from the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra – recorded live in their home turf at the Village Vanguard! The group at this point was a freshly-created outfit filled with some of the best large group jazz soloists of the time – players that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a small split in the top seam.)
Artists House, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
Surprisingly great quartet tracks from two cats we're normally used to hearing in a big band – Thad Jones on cornet and Mel Lewis on drums – joined by Harold Danko on piano and Rufus Reid on bass. Tracks are long, and titles include "But Not For Me", "Autumn Leaves" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Solid State, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Genius work from the Jones & Lewis group – easily one of their best albums! If you've ever wondered why these guys got the chance to make so many records, check out this excellent early set and hear them at their finest. The group's a kick-ass one – with a host of all-star players ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a bit of flaking near the spine.)
Solid State/BGO (UK), 1969. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99
Two early albums from this hip late 60s ensemble! Monday Night is genius work from the Jones & Lewis group – easily one of their best albums! If you've ever wondered why these guys got the chance to make so many records, check out this excellent early set and hear them at their finest. ... read more CD
Milestone, 1966. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A really unique little small group effort from the team of Thad Jones and Pepper Adams – one that predates Jones' bigger band work with Mel Lewis (also part of the group here), and offers one of the few chances to hear him in a small group in the late 60s! The record's got a care and charm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label stereo pressing – nice and heavy!)
No Business (Lithuania), 2019. New Copy ... $22.99
There's no keeping up with these Joneses – as the well-matched trio is alive with energy throughout – really moving past any expectations we might have based on the individual players, as they make all these fantastic choices throughout – and find ways to really reach forward as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 300!)
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.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $14.99
A holy grail from the prime years of Blue Note hardbop – and one of the first records ever recorded by Clifford Jordan, then a fresh young tenor talent, just blown in from Chicago! The album has Jordan working with an all-star lineup that includes Art Farmer on trumpet, Sonny Clark on piano, ... read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – More 60 Works" series!)
Steeplechase, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Excellent work from Clifford Jordan – far better than the usual Steeplechase session of the time! The vibe here is similar to Jordan's work at the time on the Strata East label – played in a very similar group, with Cedar Walton on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Danish pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1975. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Excellent work from Clifford Jordan – far better than the usual Steeplechase session of the time! The vibe here is similar to Jordan's work at the time on the Strata East label – played in a very similar group, with Cedar Walton on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Steeplechase inner sleeve. Cover has unglued seams.)
Beehive, 1985. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A nice hardbop revival session for Clifford Jordan – recorded with a style that takes us back to his first years on wax – with an excellent lineup, and a very strong focus on the dynamic of the ensemble! The lineup includes Red Rodney on trumpet and flugelhorn, Jaki Byard on piano, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clifford Jordan —
Glass Bead Games ... LP Strata East, 1974. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $229.99
An essential bit of 70s soul jazz – a real standout in both the catalogs of tenorist Clifford Jordan, and the Stata East label! This is one of those few records where every element is perfect, and all players rise together to a new level of expression – and we'd easily rank this one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some very light wear, but is great overall.)
Muse, 1978. Very Good ... $19.99
Quite an unusual set for Clifford Jordan – a large group effort that stands in stark contrast to some of his smaller combo work of the time! The ensemble features an incredible array of respected avant and soul jazz players – including Pat Patrick, Muhal Richard Abrams, Dizzy Reese, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Blue Note, 1957. Used ... $5.99
A landmark session that features two of the greatest tenor talents to emerge from the rich Chicago scene of the 50s! Jordan was well-known to jazz fans, or would be within a few years – but Gilmore's rarely heard in this sort of setting, as most of his recording career was spent in the ... read more CD
Also available Blowing In From Chicago (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 7.99(Out of print pre-RVG version.)
Clifford Jordan & John Gilmore —
Blowing In From Chicago (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ... $7.99
A landmark session that features two of the greatest tenor talents to emerge from the rich Chicago scene of the 50s! Jordan was well-known to jazz fans, or would be within a few years – but Gilmore's rarely heard in this sort of setting, as most of his recording career was spent in the ... read more CD
Also available Blowing In From Chicago ... CD 5.99
Clifford Jordan & Sonny Red —
Story Tale ... LP Jazzland, 1961. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A brilliant collaboration between Clifford Jordan and Sonny Red! At the time of this recording, Jordan was one of a number of firey young tenor players from Chicago – all of them hard-blowing, with a nice soulful bottom that opened up a bop sound to more moods and emotions – but Jordan ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label stereo Orpheum pressing – in wonderful shape!)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1978. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A very cool pairing of talents – the piano of Duke Jordan and the fluegelhorn of Art Farmer – in a quartet with David Friesen on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Blue Note, 1960. New Copy ... $9.99 11.98
Quite possibly the greatest album ever cut by pianist Duke Jordan – a seminal force in bop, both for his writing and playing – but an artist who rarely ever got the chance to work as a leader! This session's a prime bit of lost Blue Note – with an unusual and edgey lineup that ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Quite possibly the greatest album ever cut by pianist Duke Jordan – a seminal force in bop, both for his writing and playing – but an artist who rarely ever got the chance to work as a leader! This session's a prime bit of lost Blue Note – with an unusual and edgey lineup that ... read more CD
Also available Flight To Jordan (RVG remaster edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 9.99
Charlie Parker/Be! (Germany), 1962. Used ... $6.99
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 CD
Also available Les Liaisons Dangereuses ... LP 8.99
Charlie Parker, 1962. Very Good+ ... $8.99
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
Also available Les Liaisons Dangereuses ... CD 6.99(Mono-pact deep groove black label pressing.)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1979. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has unglued seams.)
Steeplechase, 1980. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Duke Jordan on solo piano, recorded in 1979. Twelve tracks, including "Dance In Plaid", "Orange Mist", "Yes I Will", "Mellow Mood", "Danish Pastry", "Jordanish", and "Midnight Moonlight". LP, Vinyl record album
EMI/Manhattan, 1988. Used ... $1.99
Stanley Jordan in a new sort of soulful setting – one that takes his guitar from the previous solo setting of initial Blue Note albums, and gives it a fuller and smoother groove overall! The production and arrangements are by Preston Glass – a master of smooth jazz in these early years ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1986. Used ... $1.99
Guitarist Stanley Jordan takes on a set of standards – not just older tunes from the American songbook, but also some gorovy soul and pop numbers as well! Jordan plays solo throughout – in that open, lyrical style that we loved on his debut – and titles include "Sunny", ... read more CD
Also available Standards Vol 1 ... LP 2.99
Blue Note, 1986. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Guitarist Stanley Jordan takes on a set of standards – not just older tunes from the American songbook, but also some gorovy soul and pop numbers as well! Jordan plays solo throughout – in that open, lyrical style that we loved on his debut – and titles include "Sunny", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Standards Vol 1 ... CD 1.99
Losen (Norway), 2019. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Uptown, 1984. Sealed ... $5.99
A nice small combo date – done in the best Uptown Records way – understated, but nicely strong all the way through! Don Joseph blows cornet – in a combo that features Al Cohn on tenor, Bill Triglia on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Joey Baron on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Master Jazz, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $18.99
A very hip group – with Budd Johnson on tenor and Oliver Jackson on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Strata East/Shout (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $28.99
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 CD
Mimetik (France), 1973. New Copy ... $29.99
A fantastic live performance from French trumpeter Ivan Jullien – a musician equally skilled at leading a large ensemble as he is at his own instrumental solos! You might recognize Jullien's name for his backdrops on other, better-known French records of the 70s – but here, he's very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kafele, 2008. Used ... $2.99
A righteous blend of soul and jazz – handled by an up-and-coming trumpeter from the Chicago underground scene! Kafele's not a Chicago native, but he definitely draws strongly on the city's soulful roots – blending spiritual jazz modes with smoother soul styles in a mix that reminds us ... (Neo Soul, Jazz) read more CD
Ariel Kalma —
Nuits Blanches Au Studio 116 ... LP 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!)
Jazzology, 1945. Used ... $5.99
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Hi Fi, 1959. Very Good ... $16.99
A hard-swinging session that's much hipper than you might guess from the "hi fi" or "west coast" in the title – recorded with none of the cliches that both tags might make you think – and instead a well-crafted set of solos from the mighty Richie Kamuca! Back in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear and a stereo sticker in the top right.)
Dot, 1959. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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(Stereo pressing with deep groove, including the rice paper inner sleeve. Cover has a stereophonic sticker.)
EmArcy (Japan), 1988. Used ... $11.99
Cat (Japan), 1987. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Organist Toshihiko Kankawa joins the Sharps & Flats, for a more soulful sound than usual! The set also features guest work from Kiyoshi Sugimoto on guitar and Seiichi Nakamura on tenor – and titles include the Kankawa originals "Serenade For Beniko", "Mr Soul Man", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Back cover also has an autograph from Marty Bracey, who plays drums on the record.)
