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Ramsey Lewis —
Golden Hits ... CD 
CBS, 1973. Used ... $2.99
We know you've seen this record a million times, just like us, and probably passed it up because it appears to be a greatest hits compilation, just like we did! But it's actually Ramsey and his funky mid 70s trio with Morris Jennings and Cleveland Eaton revisiting some of his best loved material ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
BGO/Cadet (UK), 1965/1966. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
Ramsey Lewis grooving in 2 of his best modes of the 60s – live, and with funky studio backings from Richard Evans! Hang On Sloopy is easily one of Ramsey Lewis' most successful records – done in the hit soul jazz style that he forged with the Young/Holt rhythm combo, honed to ... read more CD
Columbia/BGO (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
Four later Columbia albums from Ramsey Lewis – all pretty darn great! Legacy is an overlooked gem from Ramsey's 70s years at Columbia – a record that has him grooving over larger arrangements, sweeping along in a great blend of soul and class that makes for some really great numbers! ... read more CD
Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1982. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A live set, but one that's got some wonderfully rich grooves – almost one of the first times that Ramsey's excellent studio approach was attempted on record in a concert setting! The backings are quite full, and produced beautifully here by Tom Tom 84 – who really keeps a classy ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cadet, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
Jazzy and classy – and one of the first of Ramsey's albums to feature him working with larger arrangements instead of the usual trio. In this case, the whole thing was arranged and conducted by Richard Evans – with a spacey hip sound that's not too far from some of Ramsey's later work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing. Cover has a two cutout holes, light wear, aging.)
Argo, 1961. Very Good 2LP ... $33.99 39.99
Simple genius from the classic Ramsey Lewis Trio – Ramsey on piano, Eldee Young on bass, and Red Holt on drums! The tunes are a strong mix of originals, standards, and some nice bits from odd sources – all arranged by Ramsey and crew to make strong use of their well-styled blend of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original acetate test pressing – with typed labels, done by RCA Custom. Comes in a plain white sleeve.)
Cadet/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
One of Ramsey Lewis' best albums of the 60s – a killer Cadet record that stands right up there with classics like Maiden Voyage and Mother Nature's Son! As on those records, arrangements here are mostly by Charles Stepney, who comes up with that righteous blend of soul, strings, and jazz ... read more CD
Also available Piano Player ... LP 2.99
Ramsey Lewis —
Piano Player ... LP Cadet, 1969. Good ... $2.99
One of Ramsey Lewis' best albums of the 60s – a killer Cadet record that stands right up there with classics like Maiden Voyage and Mother Nature's Son! As on those records, arrangements here are mostly by Charles Stepney, who comes up with that righteous blend of soul, strings, and jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Piano Player ... CD 12.99(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with some crackle. L Cover has light wear and is bent at the top left corner.)
Chess, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
A great set of live recordings by Ramsey Lewis, including key work with Eldee Young and Red Holt – plus a few later cuts with Cleveland Eaton and Maurice White! CD
Argo, 1960. Very Good- ... $4.99
Not much stretching going on here, as most tracks are three minutes or under – but Ramsey's in fine fine form, working with the classic Young/Holt trio lineup, crafting very groovy little numbers that have a lot more going on underneath than you'd expect from the surface! Includes the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono grey label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, with a large name in pen in front.)
Columbia/Jazz FM (UK), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
A mighty nice collection of work from the second chapter in the career of piano legend Ramsey Lewis – work that he recorded for Columbia Records in the 70s and 80s, after his initial run at Chess – and with a sound that's even groovier and more soulful than before! Ramsey in the 70s ... read more CD
Narada, 2002. Used ... $3.99
Ramsey Lewis leads a small trio, accompanied by Nancy Wilson, who sings on half the tracks including "Moondance", "Piano In The Dark", "First Time Love", and "Did I Ever Really Live". CD
(Out of print.)
Ramsey Lewis & Nancy Wilson —
Two Of Us ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1984. Used ... $14.99
Ramsey Lewis and Nancy Wilson – two key soulful talents from the 60s, working together beautifully here in a mid 80s set! The album's almost more Randy's than it is Nancy's given that Lewis takes a few tunes instrumentally, working in a blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation that's ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Argo, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99 5.99
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
(Stereo blue fade label Cadet pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Epic, 1979. Very Good ... $3.99
Genius jazzy soul from Webster Lewis – one of his amazing late 70s sets for Epic Records! By this point in his career, Lewis had honed his keyboard craft to perfection – and on albums like this one, he laid down some excellent smooth soulful fusion that soared in a righteous way that ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A-side label has a bit of marker.)
Festival/Votary (Australia), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 35.99
One of our favorite records of all time – an incredible soundtrack from the legendary Sven Libaek, served up in a swirling blend of vibes, flute, guitar, and organ – all with a bubbly, watery feel that's totally amazing! The album's easily one of the greatest from the Australian scene ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Liebman on tenor, in an assortment of groups – with co-production from James Brown mainstay Pee Wee Ellis, who also plays tenor and electric piano, and co-wrote many songs! Leon Thomas also sings a bit on the record, too. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a wide center split in the bottom seam with some tape remnants.)
Artists House, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99 6.99
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
(Includes the booklet. Cover has a cutout notch, but is great.)
Sonorama (Germany), 1981. New Copy ... $8.99 19.99
Sweetly soulful fusion from the Atlanta scene – a wonderfully righteous album, and a pretty darn obscure one as well! Life Force play here in a style that reminds us a lot of the artists on the Black Jazz label in the decade before – particularly the group Awakening, with their great ... read more CD
Judnell/Now Again, 1970. New Copy 2CD ... $6.99 15.98
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 CD
Judnell/Now Again, 1971. New Copy 2CD ... $6.99 15.98
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 CD
Lightin/Now Again, 1972. New Copy 2CD ... $6.99 15.98
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 CD
Also available Energy Control Center (2LP version – with bonus tracks) ... LP 28.99
Lightin/Now Again, 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 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
Also available Energy Control Center (2CD version – with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Nice pressing – in a heavy tip-on cover!)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 2021. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
The music of John Coltrane, but served up here with a very different voice – that of tenorist Gabor Bolla, whose captured here at an early point in his career, with a sound that's more than bold enough for the material – but also very much all his own! Kirk Lightsey leads the group, ... read more CD
Gallo/Outernational (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
Maybe the hippest record ever issued by pianist Kirk Lightsey – in part because the set was issued on a South African label, and also because it features tremendous work from saxophonist Rudolph Johnson – who you'll know for his two classic 70s albums on the Black Jazz imprint! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Timeless (Netherlands), 1983. Used ... $11.99 14.99
Chet plays trumpet, and also sings on the tracks "Ray's Ideas" and "Everything Happens To Me". Other tunes include "Girl With The Purple Eyes", "Speak No Evil", and "Inner Urge". CD
(Early West-German pressing.)
Timeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1987. New Copy ... $19.99 24.99
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
Jazz In Motion (Netherlands), 2006. Used ... $4.99
Wolfert Brederode on piano and Joost Lijbaart on drums and percussion. CD
Enja (Germany), 1987. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
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
Abbey Lincoln —
It's Magic ... LP Riverside, 1958. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Early work by Abbey – recorded in a mode that's straighter than she'd sound a few years later – less angry, more like other jazz vocalists of the time, but still with that unmistakable Abbey Lincoln quality in the voice! The arrangements on the set are by Benny Golson – using ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing – still in shrink, with review sticker! Cover has one bumped corner, but is nice overall.)
Candid (UK), 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 26.98
There's nothing Straight Ahead about this record – as the album's one of the first bold statements of modernism from Abbey Lincoln – and the kind of set that builds nicely from the vocal experiments she was doing with Max Roach at the time! The group here is almost one of those ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Straight Ahead ... CD 5.99
Riverside, 1957. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of Abbey Lincoln's earliest albums – an all star session recorded with backing by Kenny Dorham, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Max Roach! Abbey's still pretty straight at this point – singing a variety of wispy love songs and emotional tunes – but she's also ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2022. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
The great Arto Lindsay solo, and at a level that really has his unique character coming out more than ever – definitely different than some of the more song-based records he gave us decades back, and very much in the territory of the sounds that made him such a force during the no wave ... read more CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99 15.99
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
ARC, 2009. Used ... $6.99
Erica Lindsay on sax, Sumi Tonooka on piano, Bob Braye on bass, and Rufus Reid on drums. CD
(Sealed.)
Moserobie (Sweden), 2021. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
A really great change in the music of Swedish guitarist Johan Lindstrom – music that expands the vision of his previous record, and also explores some more song-based territory – while still allowing for lots of musical contributions from other players we love on the Moserobie label! ... read more CD
Disques Debs (Guadeloupe), 1974. Very Good+ ... $6.99 14.99
One of the best albums ever from trombonist Al Lirvat – issued on the classic Disques Debs label, and featuring a hip blend of jazz and biguine rhythms – with a small combo that features Emilie Antile on alto, Marcel Louis Joseph on tenor, and Michel Pacquit on piano! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has unglued top and bottom seams, but is nice overall.)
Booker Little —
Booker Little (Bainbridge pressing) ... LP Bainbridge, 1960. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
A killer from trumpeter Booker Little – one of the last few records that Book cut before his early death, and one of his only ones as a leader! The album features an excellent soulbop quintet with Wynton Kelly and Tommy Flanagan on piano, Scott LaFaro on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s pressing.)
Booker Little —
Booker Little 4 & Max Roach ... CD Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $6.99
The legendary trumpeter Booker Little – paired here with drummer Max Roach, who was frequently Book's leader at the time! The set's got a sharp-edged and modern mix of hardbop and fresh ideas – very similar to the best Roach albums of the time – and with a similar sort of group ... read more CD
(1991 CD pressing.)
Candid/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
Supremely soulful modern jazz from the great Booker Little – one of his best albums ever as a leader, and a real standout moment amidst so many of the re-titled sessions that came out after his early death! The album's got a tremendous feel from the very first note – a furthering of ... read more CD
Also available Out Front! ... CD 9.99
Booker Little —
Out Front! ... CD Candid (UK), 1961. Used ... $9.99
Supremely soulful modern jazz from the great Booker Little – one of his best albums ever as a leader, and a real standout moment amidst so many of the re-titled sessions that came out after his early death! The album's got a tremendous feel from the very first note – a furthering of ... read more CD
Also available Out Front ... CD 12.99
ECM (Germany), 1997. Used ... $9.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone and Tibetan oboe, Bobo Stenson on piano, Anders Jormin on double bass, and Bill Hart on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
A sublime setting for the sound of Charles Lloyd – a really special trio record, done with Bill Frisell on guitar and Thomas Morgan on bass – a group who work in a really open, airy style that really lets the tenor and flute of Lloyd stretch out and do some amazing things! The format ... read more CD
Also available Charles Lloyd Trios – Chapel ... LP 25.99
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy ... $25.99 28.99
A sublime setting for the sound of Charles Lloyd – a really special trio record, done with Bill Frisell on guitar and Thomas Morgan on bass – a group who work in a really open, airy style that really lets the tenor and flute of Lloyd stretch out and do some amazing things! The format ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Charles Lloyd Trios – Chapel ... CD 12.99
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy ... $11.99 13.99
Maybe the most spiritual of the three albums recorded as part of the great Trios project from reedman Charles Lloyd – a set that was recorded at the legendary Lobero theater in Santa Barbara, but without an audience in place – which makes for a beautiful mix of wide space and intimate ... read more CD
Also available Charles Lloyd Trios – Ocean ... LP 25.99
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy Gatefold ... $25.99 28.99
Maybe the most spiritual of the three albums recorded as part of the great Trios project from reedman Charles Lloyd – a set that was recorded at the legendary Lobero theater in Santa Barbara, but without an audience in place – which makes for a beautiful mix of wide space and intimate ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Charles Lloyd Trios – Ocean ... CD 11.99
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
The final chapter in the triplet of trios albums recorded by reedman Charles Lloyd in 2022 – and one that really holds onto the special spirit of the others! As before, there's a lean setting that's perfect for the maturing talents of Lloyd – this open sonic space delivered with the ... read more CD
Also available Charles Lloyd Trios – Sacred Thread (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy ... $25.99 27.99
The final chapter in the triplet of trios albums recorded by reedman Charles Lloyd in 2022 – and one that really holds onto the special spirit of the others! As before, there's a lean setting that's perfect for the maturing talents of Lloyd – this open sonic space delivered with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Charles Lloyd Trios – Sacred Thread ... CD 11.99
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy 3LPs ... $81.99 89.99
A really special collection of work from Charles Lloyd – a set that brings together a trio of trio albums he issued during the space for a single year! First up is Chapel – a really special trio record, done with Bill Frisell on guitar and Thomas Morgan on bass – a group who work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ECM (Germany), 2001. Used ... $11.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone and taragato, with Billy Higgins on drums and percussion – joined by John Abercrombie on guitar, Larry Grenadier on double bass, and Brad Mehldau on piano. CD
ECM, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $13.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone, flute, and tarogato, John Abercrombie on guitar, Geri Allen on piano, Larry Grenadier and Marc Johnson on double bass, and Billy Hart on drums. CD
Atlantic, 1967. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A classic batch of modal grooves from Charles Lloyd – recorded during the height of his mind-expanding years, with his famous quartet that included Keith Jarrett on piano and Jack DeJohnette on drums! The tracks are long and magical, done with that spiritual spiraling sound that Lloyd was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has some aging.)
ECM (Germany), 1992. Used ... $8.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone, Bob Stenson on piano, Anders Jormin on bass, and Ralph Peterson on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
ECM (Germany), 2008. Used ... $6.99 12.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone, alto flute, and tarogato, Jason Moran on piano, Reuben Rogers on double bass, and Eric Harland on drums and percussion. CD
Also available Rabo De Nube ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
ECM, 2008. Used ... $9.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone, alto flute, and tarogato, Jason Moran on piano, Reuben Rogers on double bass, and Eric Harland on drums and percussion. CD
Also available Rabo De Nube ... CD 6.99
ECM, 2004. Used ... $6.99
Features Charles Lloyd on reeds, flutes, piano, and percussion – with additional percussion from Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland. CD
ECM, 1999. Used ... $9.99
With Brad Mehldau on piano, John Abercrombie on guitar, Larry Grenadier on double bass, Billy Higgins on drums. CD
Atlantic, 1993. Used ... $11.99
Lots of original tracks here including "Blues For Bill", "Sweet Georgia Bright", "Lady Day", and "Hommage" – plus a version of Thelonious Monk's "Green Chimneys". CD
L'Oiseau Musicien (France), 1977. Very Good ... $19.99 24.99
A really cool set from the French scene of the 70s – one of those completely hard to describe albums – with a bit ov voice from cellist Michel Valensi, in a free jazz setting with Denis Cuniot on piano, Pierre Sauvageot on trumpet, Genevieve Cabannes on bass, and Luc Le Manse on alto ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Theo Loevendie —
Mandela/MCN (Netherlands), 1969/1972. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Two rare albums from Dutch reedman Theo Loevendie – both amazing little records that sound beautiful here on a single CD! Mandela features complicated lines from a hip Netherlands combo of the late 60s – one headed up by Theo Loevendie on alto sax, but which acts a lot more like a ... read more CD
Kimbo, Early 70s. Very Good ... $1.99
Performed by Ed Shanaphy on piano, Buddy Lowell on drums, and Earl Fields on bass. Titles include "Java", "Matchmaker", "Downtown", "Shadow Of Your Smile", "Girl From Ipanema", "Buck Dance", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet, with ink stamps on front. Cover has surface wear, splitting in the top seam, wide clear tape holding the bottom seam, some clear tape remnants, a bit of pen, and school stamps.)
Not Two (Poland), 2020. New Copy 6CD ... $59.99 64.99
A set of recordings that must have left every single member in the group completely exhausted – as the 6CD package brings together material recorded over three great nights in early 2020 – all of which feature Barry Guy at the head of a unique version of his London Jazz Composers ... read more CD
Danny Long —
Four Sides Of Love ... LP DL, 1973. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Consolidated Artists Productions, 2013. Used ... $4.99
A large group date – tracks include "Whisper Not", "Yoko Mama", "I'm Old Fashioned", "Muddy Water", "Inner City Blues", and "Yoko Mama". CD
Cap, 2014. Used ... $9.99 14.99
Mike Longo on piano, Paul West on bass, and Ray Mosca on drums. CD
(Out of print, punch through digipack barcode.)
Consolidated Artists Productions, 2009. Used ... $9.99 11.99
Mike Longo on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Mack Avenue, 2018. Used ... $4.99 9.99
Warner, 1986. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Sweet keyboards, R&B grooves, and a great blend of jazz and soul modes – all fused together to make the album one of Jeff Lorber's true classics from the 80s! Lorber's keyboards and programming provide the fusiony foil for the soulful vocals of Karyn White and Michael Jefferies on a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Inner City, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Nothing too soft here – as this classic from the Jeff Lorber group of the late 70s is a sweet fusion set with lots of soulful edges, but never a watered-down approach! The groove's much different than you'd expect from Lorber's later work – and the album's got lots of nice edges in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese Phonogram pressing – SFX-10730 – with obi and insert.)
Basin Street, 1998. Used ... $3.99
Features Irvin Mayfield on trumpet, Jason Marsalis on drums, and Bill Summers on percussion and vocals – with Victor Atkins III on piano, David Pulphus on bass, Yvette Bostic-Summers on additional perucssion and vocals, and special guest Cyril Neville on lead vocals and bongos. CD
Basin Street, 2000/2001. Used ... $2.99
Irvin Mayfield on trumpet, Victor Atkins on piano, Bill & Yvette Summers on percussion, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez & Ricky Sebastian on drums & Edwin Livingston on bass. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Blue Note, 2008. Used ... $1.99 3.99
Lionel Loueke on guitar and vocals, Massimo Biolcati on bass, and Ferenc Nemeth on drums. CD
(Promotional stamp on CD.)
Joe Lovano —
Joe Lovano Quartets – Live At The Village Vanguard ... CD Blue Note, 1994/1995. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
A really great showcase for the budding talents of Joe Lovano – heard here at a crucial point in his rise to glory on Blue Note! Joe had already been blowing greatness on tenor for years before this set, but these Village Vanguard recordings put Lovano in the same heady space as Joe ... read more CD
(90s pressing)
Numero, 1976. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
Funky fusion with plenty of Latin touches – a really compelling set from the Nicaraguan scene of the 70s! The album's got the same criss-crossing of influences you'd hear in some of the best Bay Area projects of this type – no surprise since Jose Chepito Areas is a key member of the ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
Triple Points, 1974. New Copy 2LP ... $99.99 109.99
Fantastic lost work from the great Frank Lowe – a crucial saxophonist in the generation between the 60s ESP Records scene and the 70s loft jazz generation – and a player whose best legacy is often found in overlooked material like this! The set features both studio and live material by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 550 – with download!)
Chien Chien Lu, 2020. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Imagine a record that starts with a fantastic reading of a Roy Ayers' tune, then just gets better as things go on – and that's very much what you'll get here, in this sweet set from vibist Chien Chien Lu! The record's got Chien Chien ringing out on these bold, well-placed notes – ... read more CD
Chien Chien Lu, 2023. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
We love the vibes-heavy music of Chien Chien Lu, and love it in an even different way here, as she collaborates with bassist Richie Goods – an artist who really helps deepen the sound of her music, and creates this great balance between bass and vibes that's completely amazing! You might not ... read more CD
MAI/Far Out (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A landmark bit of Brazilian from Europe – and a sweet groover from guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena! The set was recorded in Oslo, but it's got the warm sound of a Brazilian jazz set from the time – with Agustin on acoustic guitar and percussion – backed by a quartet that ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Loose Leaf, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Gene Ludwig on Hammond B3 organ, Ken Karsh on guitar, J Willias and Don Aliquo Jr on tenor saxophone, and Tom Wendt on drums. CD
Curtis Lundy —
Purpose ... CD Justin Time, 2002. Used ... $11.99
A wonderful set from Curtis Lundy – his third album as a leader, and a warmly intimate set that steps off of the strength of his Against All Odds album, moving into new territory, yet never losing its soul! Curtis is working here with a group that includes John Hicks on piano, Billy Hart on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Muse, 1990. Used ... $1.99 5.99 Also available Time For Love ... LP 7.99
Pacific Jazz/Get On Down, 1967. New Copy Gatefold ... $4.99 14.98
Very very very groovy stuff by this masterful jazz vibist, recorded with a sort of late 60s swingin' feel – but still very much in the pocket and warm as a summer breeze! Lytle has a pretty remarkable way of playing the vibes with speed and energy, yet the overall feel still has kind of a ... read more CD
(Comes in a great, heavy cardboard gatefold-style package!)
Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A later Muse date with legend John Patton on organ, Miles' drummer Al Foster diggin' in with the legendary George Duvivier on bass, and harp and synthesizer thrown in for added layers of sound. Johnny's signature songs the "Village Caller" and the mellow burner "Lela" are cast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Muse, 1980. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A great date from the revival years of Johnny Lytle – his stretch for Muse Records at the end of the 70s, and a bit of a return to his soul jazz roots of the 60s! The tracks here are a bit longer than before, but they've got a similar sort of energy – a nice rhythmic undercurrent that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy.)
Jazzland, 1961. Very Good- ... $9.99
A killer set of grooves from vibes legend Johnny Lytle – one of the first and one of the few to ever combine vibes with Hammond organ – in this case, the work of Milt Harris on the keys! The group is a very rhythmic trio, thanks to Harris on the bass pedals, and Penny Hinant on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label Bill Grauer Productions Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has a large stained portion at the bottom right, masking tape holding the seams and spine, and some writing in pen in back.)
Tuba, 1966. Very Good- ... $11.99
The cover bills this one as "the in sound of vibes and organ" – and it's totally right, because you can't get more "in" than the grooves Johnny lays down on the set! The tunes are short, tight, and very soulful – a wonderful blend of vibes, Hammond organ, and conga ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has ring and edge wear, discoloration from age, split top seam held with masking tape, and some pen in back.)
BGP (UK), 1966. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
Killer set that combines both of Johnny's rare albums cut for the tiny Tuba label in the mid 60s! The records both have a great funky vibes sound, with lots of tight drumming, and soulful bubbling organ grooves. These are very sought after in their original pressings, and both LPs usually fetch ... read more CD
Also available Loop/
Johnny Lytle —
Loop/BGP (UK), 1966. Used ... $5.99
Killer set that combines both of Johnny's rare albums cut for the tiny Tuba label in the mid 60s! The records both have a great funky vibes sound, with lots of tight drumming, and soulful bubbling organ grooves. These are very sought after in their original pressings, and both LPs usually fetch ... read more CD
Also available Loop/
Muse, 1991. Used ... $6.99
A later set by soul jazz vibist Johnny Lytle – but a great one too, and a date that's done with a straight ahead mode that shows he's still swinging hard! The record's a bit less groove-oriented than some of Lytle's earlier efforts, but in ways that really focus on his longer-wind chops as a ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Mi'ster/Harmonia Mundi, 2012. Used ... $9.99 14.99
Ibrahim Maalouf on piano – with Mark Turner on saxophone, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Clarence Penn on drums. CD
(Still sealed. Comes in a nice clamshell box, mark through barcode.)
Smoke Sessions, 2019. New Copy 2CDs ... $16.99 18.99
Pianist Harold Mabern works here with a trio of players who really helped him find new focus and energy in later years – the great Eric Alexander on tenor, with John Webber on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums – a rock-solid lineup who really take off here in a live date from New York's ... read more CD
DIW (Japan), 1993. New Copy ... $22.99
A bright, positive set from pianist Harold Mabern – one that's overflowing with soul and spirit – and a perfect example of his strengths during the 90s stretch when his career really took off again! The trio's got a well-balanced approach to rhythm – bold basslines from Christian ... read more CD
Kilmarnock/Stones Throw, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99 16.98
Mad funk from the great Galt MacDermot – a wonderful selection of obscure tunes from some of his best funky soundtracks! Galt's work on Hair has been sampled heavily by a variety of hip hop producers over the years – but even better is his work for less famous soundtracks, a good ... read more CD
Verve, 1968. Very Good+ ... $13.99
An excellent album from Galt MacDermot – featuring some nice funky readings of tracks from his score to Hair! Galt MacDermot's letting loose here, with a large team of crack jazzmen, including Bernard Purdie on drums and Rick Shorter on electronic effects – and the groove's a lot ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Forecast pressing. Cover has some heavy wear at the spine, discoloration from age, and some notes in pen and marker in back.)
Marlin, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
One of percussionist Ralph MacDonald's best albums of the late 70s – and one of the few on his own, given how many other records he played on! The set's a complicated mix of jazz, soul, and a variety of rootsier elements – and MacDonald shows a lot of sides of his personality here ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes Marlin inner sleeve. A nice copy.)
Gramavision, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Al MacDowell on bass, keyboards, percussion and vocals, Jack O' Neil on saxophone, Jeff Ciampa on guitar, Terri Silverlight on drums, Steven Moss on congas and percussion, and Debra MacDowell, Chiquita and Genovis on vocals. CD
(Out of print, punch through booklet.)
Roulette, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A real corker from Machito – a set that's got a lot more bite and earthy fire than some of his other albums of the 50s – as you might be able to guess from the cover and the title! The record definitely lives up to the Afro-Cuban promise on the front – thanks to very hip ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Pure Pleasure reissue. Includes insert.)
Tico, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $22.99
A real corker from Machito – a set that's got a lot more bite and earthy fire than some of his other albums of the 50s – as you might be able to guess from the cover and the title! The record definitely lives up to the Afro-Cuban promise on the front – thanks to very hip ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing – a nice clean copy!)
Roulette, 1958. Very Good ... $24.99
Not just flute to boot – but a heck of a lot more jazz, too – thanks to a lineup that features Johnny Griffin on tenor, Curtis Fuller on trombone, and Herbie Mann on flute! The presence of the three players really make this set a cooker – quite possibly Machito's best Latin jazz ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s stereo pressing – clean, with light marks. Cover has a light stain in one corner, and spine has a bit of splitting and some tape.)
Rise/P-Vine (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... $24.99 29.99
The second of two spiritual classics from Haki R. Madhubuti – issued nearly a decade after the first, but still very much in a positive and righteous 70s vein! Haki's again working with arranger Agyei Akoto, a saxophonist we only know from these albums, but an extremely visionary musician ... read more CD
Also available Medasi ... LP 29.99