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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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Contemporary, 1956. Very Good+ ... $19.99
With friends like these, it's easy to sound great – and the record's a trio classic from drummer Shelly Manne, cut with the same associates heard on his famous My Fair Lady album for Contemporary! Piano is by Andre Previn and bass is by Leroy Vinnegar – and as with the other set, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light aging.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... $9.99
A really nice set from Shelly Manne! After having a bit of a minor hit with a crime jazz album dedicated to the music of Peter Gunn, Shelly and combo turn towards a less-remembered TV cop show for more music in a similar vein. Checkmate was a short-lived show from the early 60s, but it had a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary, Early 50s. Very Good ... $24.99
A pretty darn great record – the first full length LP cut by Shelly, issued by Contemporary in the mid 50s, and pulling together side from sessions in 1953, some of which were issued previously, others of which appear for the first time here. The tracks are short and playful – very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with deep groove and ink stamp. Cover has promo ink stamp on both sides.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1956. Used ... $13.99
Charlie Mariano was one of the best things to ever happen to Shelly Manne – as the young altoist's icy talent was a perfect match for Manne's west coast cool, but his Boston soul really added a lot more emotional depth than had ever been previously recorded on some of Manne's sessions. This ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary, 1956. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Charlie Mariano was one of the best things to ever happen to Shelly Manne – as the young altoist's icy talent was a perfect match for Manne's west coast cool, but his Boston soul really added a lot more emotional depth than had ever been previously recorded on some of Manne's sessions. This ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing in a red letter cover.)
Shelly Manne —
Three/Contemporary/OJC, 1954. Used ... $7.99
A full length album that brings together 2 different earlier 10" sessions by Manne – groundbreaking work in a freer mode than most of what was going on in LA during the mid 50s! Side one features material from The Three – a 10" session that featured Manne on drums, Shorty ... read more CD
Contemporary, 1960. Near Mint- ... $49.99
Classic hardbop from the west coast – a set of live recordings done at the Black Hawk jazz club in San Francisco at the end of the 50s, featuring Shelly Manne at the head of a group that includes the great Joe Gordon on trumpet! Tracks are longer, livelier, and have a lot more solo room and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... $5.99
Classic hardbop from the west coast – a set of live recordings done at the Black Hawk jazz club in San Francisco at the end of the 50s, featuring Shelly Manne at the head of a group that includes the great Joe Gordon on trumpet! Tracks are longer, livelier, and have a lot more solo room and ... read more CD
Contemporary, 1958. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An overlooked set from the late 50s show-meets-jazz run of Shelly Manne and Andre Previn – a cool jazz instrumental take on the score to Bells Are Ringing! As with other Manne/Previn pairings, the music is incredibly sprightly – some of the best jazz Andre ever recorded in the 50s, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with deep groove.)
Watt, 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Cover has some wear with a spot of tape on the top seam.)
Abeat (Italy), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99
A fantastically swinging album from Italian piano giant Guido Manusardi – a player who works here with a lot more groove in his left hand than we remember, and very strong support from the other two members of his trio! There's a rock-solid focus to the record right from the start – a ... read more CD
First Word (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99
Beautifully dynamic work from drummer Myele Manzanza – an artist we've never heard work in this scope before, and we hope will soon do so again! The album's got Myele at the helm of a great large ensemble – a group who have a strong spiritual sense at the core, but often move in more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz West, 1956. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A sublime jazz gem! The tracks were recorded by an LA-based group that included 4 expats from other parts of the country – drummer Lawrence Marable, bassist Jimmy Bond, pianist Sonny Clark, and Texas tenorman James Clay, who's rich tone and soulful inventiveness dominate the session. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish pressing.)
Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A really sharp-edged set from reedman Steve Marcus – a player who'd already had some pretty tight fusion records under his belt before this overlooked gem! Marcus was a saxophonist who was always experimenting with new ideas at this time – part of a generation raised on rock as much as ... read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Atlantic, 1974. Very Good ... $7.99
A wicked little solo set from one of Atlantic Records' hippest talents in the 70s! Arif Mardin's best known for his work supporting some of Atlantic's best soul starts – Aretha Franklin most famously, and a host of others – but here, he steps out as a maestro on his own – working ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Okka Disk, 2013. New Copy Gatefold ... $9.99 15.99
A really unique blend of jazz and vocals – and a great start for this really unique group! The Margots is a collaboration between vocalist Adrienne Pierluissi and jazz musician Ken Vandermark – who co-wrote the music on the set, and handles all the arrangements too! Pierluissi hails ... read more CD
Also available Pescado ... LP 16.99
Okka Disk, 2013. New Copy ... $16.99 24.99
A really unique blend of jazz and vocals – and a great start for this really unique group! The Margots is a collaboration between vocalist Adrienne Pierluissi and jazz musician Ken Vandermark – who co-wrote the music on the set, and handles all the arrangements too! Pierluissi hails ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Pescado ... CD 9.99
RCA/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A fantastic bit of funky fusion from Brazil – one of the most hard-hitting albums we've ever heard from keyboardist Cesar Mariano! Mariano had a long legacy in music that included great arrangements for Elis Regina – but this set is completely different than most of his other work ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
OJC/Prestige, Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Vital early Prestige work from alto sax great Charlie Mariano – who's fronting a quintet of Boston All Stars! The record includes a couple of his more essential early compositions in "Erosong" and "Barsac" – and Charlie's solos on those are incredible on those. It's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Regina, 1963. Sealed ... $11.99
A beautiful little record that's one of the toughest to find by Charlie Mariano, and which represents a rare "with orchestra" session that was put together by a young Don Sebesky! The backing's got all the moody overtones that show up in Sebesky's best arranging, and the group includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed Spanish pressing from the 80s.)
Fresh Sound (Spain), 1989. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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Dinnaton/Leap Frog (UK), 1989. Near Mint- ... $5.99
An obscure set – sponsored by a British sporting club – featuring Roger Marks on trombone, Terry Sloggett on alto, Mike Gale on Yamaha piano, Terry Turland on bass, and Gordon Clarke on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Uptown, Mid 40s/1952. New Copy 2CD ... $20.99 24.99
Many great slices of work from the early years of pianist Dodo Marmarosa – actually the only years that had Dodo really shining in the limelight – as he made only a handful of rare recordings between 1953 and 1961! Yet these sides are equally rare – as the set brings together ... read more CD
Audio Porto (Brazil), 2018. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Warm work from a Brazilian jazz quartet who remind us a bit of the post-fusion sound of the ECM generation, but who also have a sound that's very much their own – almost a fresh take on Brazilian jazz styles from years past! The record explodes with color at the very first note – these ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1979. Very Good+ ... $9.99
With Chuck Marohnic on piano, Bennie Wallace on tenor, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued top seam held with clear tape and a lightly bent corner.)
Columbia, 1990. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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Columbia, 1989. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Players include Branford Marsalis on soprano and tenor, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Charnett Moffett on bass, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums – and titles include "Black Codes", "For Week Folks", "Chambers Of Tain", "Aural Oasis", and "Delfeayo's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Kent Jordan on flute, and Ron Carter on bass. Titles include "Melancholia", "Lazy Afternoon", "Stardust", and "For All We Know. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1991. Sealed ... $9.99
The last chapter in Wynton Marsalis' Soul Gestures trilogy of the early 90s – and like the others, it's a set with its own sort of sound and feeling – another illustration of the many talents of Marsalis at the time! Despite the "levee" reference in the title, the work's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1982. Used ... $2.99
The classic debut of a young Wynton Marsalis – cut after a stretch when Wynton was working with Art Blakey, and had really sharpened his chops! The record's a wonderful return to straight jazz tradition for Columbia – but it also has some modern moments too – proof that the ... read more CD
Also available Wynton Marsalis ... LP 6.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99
The classic debut of a young Wynton Marsalis – cut after a stretch when Wynton was working with Art Blakey, and had really sharpened his chops! The record's a wonderful return to straight jazz tradition for Columbia – but it also has some modern moments too – proof that the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Wynton Marsalis ... CD 2.99(UK sunburst label pressing. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Wynton Marsalis & Others —
Motherless Brooklyn – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... LP Water Tower, 2019. New Copy ... $25.99
A really beautiful soundtrack from Wynton Marsalis – but one that has an unusual genesis too! The core theme of the film was composed by Thom Yorke of Radiohead – who sings on one very short, spare take on the melody – which is then expanded by Wynton's trumpet into a number of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Engine, 2018. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Wynton Marsalis takes on two vocal tunes here – one with Willie Nelson, and one with John Mayer! Our favorite is "Night Life" – a classic early composition by Willie Nelson, which gave Ray Price a landmark hit – and which has this jazzy vibe that really works ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
EMI/Liberty (Japan), 1956. Used ... $14.99
A killer set of 50s modern jazz – a bridge between the east coast small combo style of New York, and the cooler sound of the west in LA – hence the two cities in the title! The album's one of the best early moments from tenorist Warne Marsh – a set that ranks right up there with ... read more CD
(Out of print, early 90's pressing.)
Atlantic, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $99.99
Genius, pure genius – and one of the few key sides by Warne Marsh as a leader! The album follows on Marsh's appearance with Lee Konitz on an earlier Atlantic album, but it really breaks free from the Konitz mode – and has an open, laidback sound that is instantly captivating – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label stereo pressing with deep groove and Avco etch.)
Warne Marsh —
Warne Out ... LP Interplay, 1977. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Wonderful work from tenorist Warne Marsh – a player we almost like more in these later years than we do during the famous 50s recordings that brought him to everyone's attention! The setting is nice and loose, and very open – just Marsh on tenor blowing with the bass of Jim Hughart and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Return To Analog (Canada), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
A stunning little instrumental set from trumpeter Billy Martin – a player from the New York scene of the 60s, but who recorded this standout record way up in Canada – where it forever became one of the funkiest records to ever get issued north of the border! Every cut's an instrumental ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition of 500!)
Get Back/Breathless (Italy), 1975. Used ... $6.99
Pretty incredible work from the team of Stu Martin and John Surman – sounding a lot fuller than you'd expect from a two-musician set of duets like this! Martin's not only playing drums, but also some EMS synthesizers – creating wild effects on the best tracks, matched nicely with ... read more CD
Alegre, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A masterpiece of Latin jazz – and one of the truest expressions of the genre we can think of! The album's quite unique, especially for the time – a spare, stripped-down presentation of Latin-influenced jazz – a sound that has its roots in the cubop experiments of a decade before, ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1976. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Spacey electric work from guitarist Pat Martino – a record that seems to be as concerned with sound overall as it is with the jazz stylings of Martino's guitar – and we mean that in a good way! The older modes of Martino's 60s soul jazz work are very far gone by now – but in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Blue Note, 2003. Used ... $5.99
Angular and modern work from guitarist Pat Martino – working here in a field of dark tones and colors that recalls some of his best moments of the 70s! The album's got Pat playing with a quintet that includes Joe Lovano, Gonzalo Rubacalba, Christian McBride, and Lewis Nash – and the ... read more CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on CD.)
Circle (Germany), 1978. Near Mint- ... $36.99
With Maslak on horns, plus Mark Miller on bass and Sadiq Abdu Shahid on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Chiaroscuro, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of our favorite albums ever – and every track is a masterpiece! The album was originally cut for the tiny Chiaroscuro label in 1977 – and it's got a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of – soaring, soulful, jazzy, and righteous – wrapped up in a blend that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Candid/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1961. New Copy ... $34.99 44.99
The only session as a leader from trumpeter Cal Massey – a big influence on soulful modernism in the 60s, but an artist who showed up more in the liner notes for records than he did in the studio! The record's a really unique one – and a set that crackles with the best sort of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Delmark, 1992. Used ... $6.99
An overlooked soul jazz treasure from the early 90s – the debut as a leader by saxophonist Zane Massey, and still possibly his greatest record to date! Massey's the son of jazz composer/trumpeter Cal Massey – and the vibe here is similar to that of his father's best music – ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode & some light notes in pen inside booklet.)
Saravah/Souffle Continu (France), 1972. New Copy Gatefold ... $16.99
A fantastic collaboration between two key members of the French avant jazz scene – working here in a spirit that really lives up to the genre-busting legacy of the Saravah Records label! Philippe Mate improvises here on saxophone – but in a unique space that's controlled by Daniel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 500!)
Beehive, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of the excellent albums cut by the short-lived Bee Hive label – an imprint formed at the end of the 70s, with a strong dedication to recording in the classic soul jazz style of the 60s! This album features stunning work by pianist Ronnie Mathews – a wonderful talent who's barely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1955. Very Good+ ... $0.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Summit, 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
King (Japan), Mid 60s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
A really cool 7" single from Japan – with a stunning version of "Lullaby Of The Leaves" played by Sleepy Matsumoto on tenor with a small combo that includes organ! The other side features a straighter take on the theme of the film. (Funky 45's, Jazz) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Next Wave (Japan), 1980. Very Good ... $19.99
An excellent pairing of this famous Japanese reedman and the hip American Great Jazz Trio – and one of the few Sleepy Matsumoto sessions to get some play in the US! Hidehiko "Sleepy" Matsumoto is one of the best tenor talents to come out of Japan in the past 30 years – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Walrus, 1990. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print, a few tracks are higlighted on the traycard artwork.)
Baystate (Japan), 1978. Used ... $19.99
One of the only 70s sessions cut as a leader by pianist Art Matthews – and sweet little set that's overflowing with soul! The tracks are long and freely flowing – somewhat righteous, but never too far out – and mostly in a style that's inspired by McCoy Tyner, but which also ... read more CD
Muse, 1975. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Titles include "Three On The Stairs", "Prayer", "Nardis", "Dance Of The Wind Chimes", and "Joyce From The Bronx". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Alm/BBE (UK), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
An important early album from saxophonist Koichi Matsukaze – maybe not one of the biggest names in Japanese jazz during the 70s, but certainly one of that scene's most striking players! The approach here is quite spiritual – long, open tracks that pulsate strongly – thanks to ... read more CD
Grim Musiques (France), 1986. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Freely expressive work from this overlooked French quartet of the 80s – wiuth Thierry Maucci on sopranino sax and tenor, Jean-Marc Montera on guitar, Bruno Chevillon on bass, and Gerard Siracusa on drums and percussion! The saxes appear to be processed with effects at points, which is very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, which is taped.)
Philips, 1960s. Very Good ... $0.99
Phoenix/Soul Kid, 1980. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
A solid classic from reedman Turk Mauro – a player who was equally skilled on both the tenor and the baritone sax – and always able to get the depth of the latter out of the former! The record's a bit out of time for its 1980 recording date – very old school, but in a very good ... read more CD
Jazzcraft/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99
It's hard to imagine anyone thinking of tenorist Turk Mauro as an underdog – at least not after the smoking sound of this set! The record's one that really broke Mauro out to bigger audiences at the time – a set we've seen nestled in some of the hipper jazz collections we've run across ... read more CD
Ryko/MGM, 1963. Used ... $6.99
Fab reissue of this jazzy soundtrack from the early 60s. The film's a cool gangster flick that starred Joey Bishop, Jim Backus, Mort Sahl, and Telly Savalas (what a cast!) – and also featured Sammy Davis Jr., who sings two cuts from the score, "The Ballad of Johnny Cool", and the ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ring (Germany), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $28.99
A really unusual set from pianist George Maycock – clearly the leader of the group, but also just one part of the three-part equation! Bassist Alfred Haurand brings a great warmth to the record – and maybe most interesting is the drummer, Big Fletchit, who sings a bit, and does these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a light trace of an old sticker, and a bit of tape in the bottom corner.)
Stunt (Denmark), 2019. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Digipack cover has a slight cut corner.)
Astral Spirits, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99
A really beautiful record from Rob Mazurek – and one of his most different recordings in years! The set's a quartet date, recorded live – and has especially strong input from Kris Davis, who plays both piano and prepared piano – using the acoustic instrument to inflect the music ... read more CD
Astral Spirits, 2019. New Copy ... $8.99
An amazing piece of music from Rob Mazurek – and a real testament to the growth as an artist that he's been experiencing in the Marfa scene! The album is all electronic, but has a different vibe than some of Rob's electronic work in Chicago and Brazil – at one level maybe more visual, ... read more CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2014. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
Rob Mazurek has always been more of a multi-instrumentalist instead of just a cornet player – but on this amazing solo set, he really pushes the boundaries even further – by taking up a huge host of different elements and different sounds! That soaring, spacious horn is still in the ... read more CD
Astral Spirits, 2019. New Copy ... $8.99
An extended electronic piece from Rob Mazurek – one that features no trumpet at all, and just has Rob working on a modular synth, which he uses to rework the sound source of electric eels recorded in Brazil! The approach is fantastic – often as breathy and sound-building as Mazurek's ... read more CD
Sun/Ascensionale (Italy), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $44.99
An overlooked gem of spiritual jazz from the South African scene – a group led by pianist Tete Mbambisa, but one that also features some of the best work we've ever heard from legendary reedman Basil Coetzee! The album features four long tracks, all nice and long – modal numbers that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Avant (Japan), 1997. Used ... $8.99
... CD
Strata East/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1974. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A great bit of spiritual soul jazz – and one of the few albums as a leader recorded by the legendary bassist Cecil McBee! Cecil's joined here by a large group of players that includes Billy Hart on drums, George Adams on tenor, Onaje Allen Gumbs on piano, Jimmy Hopps on percussion, Art Webb ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Mack Avenue, 2018. New Copy ... $15.99 17.99
Bassist Christian McBride works here with a mighty striking group – a quartet that features Josh Evans on trumpet, Marcus Strickland on tenor and bass clarinet, and Nasheet Waits on drums – all players who give this record an edge that we're not used to hearing from Christian! The ... read more CD
Riverside, 1960. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A really compelling little album – the only one as a leader we've seen from Lenny McBrowne, a drummer who worked with Roland Kirk and some other left of center players in the 60s! The album's got a nice blend of modern and soul jazz themes – and was one of those excellent "Cannonba ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing!)
Elektra, 1979. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Stone, 1988. Very Good ... $1.99
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(Includes original inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and some surface wear.)
Atlantic, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
Wild electric work from Les McCann – an album of free, open sounds that's quite a change from his styles of the 60s – and from most of his other work of the 70s too! Side one features an extended 26 minute track titled "The Lovers" – a slow-building number that has Les ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, promo sticker and cutout notch.)
Atlantic, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
This might well be the best album that Les McCann ever cut during the 70s! It's got some killer electric piano riffs, of the sort that are being sampled heavily today by the kids, and which are getting his music to a whole new af generation. The tracks have a tight spacey funk sound, and they don' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green Broadway label pressing. Cover has some wear, aging, and a lightly bent corner.)
Night, 1960s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & booklet.)
A&M, 1979. Very Good ... $3.99
The title's a bit of a joke, given that Les is presented on the cover standing next to a lineup marker that reads "5ft", but that's ok with us, because the album's surprisingly nice! The record's much more of a soul outing than a jazz one – and although Les plays keyboards on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Atlantic, 1969. Very Good+ ... $2.99
The extremely successful union of two of Atlantic's biggest funky jazz stars, caught live in Switzerland, with the amazing Benny Bailey sitting in on trumpet. The tracks are long and funky, and are virtually a blueprint for pop soul jazz playing of the time – mixing slinky rhythms with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Swiss Movement – Montreux 30th Anniversary Edition (with bonus track) ... CD 4.99(Rockefeller label pressing. Cover has some light wear.)
Les McCann & Eddie Harris —
Swiss Movement – Montreux 30th Anniversary Edition (with bonus track) ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, 1969. Used ... $4.99
The extremely successful union of two of Atlantic's biggest funky jazz stars, caught live in Switzerland, with the amazing Benny Bailey sitting in on trumpet. The tracks are long and funky, and are virtually a blueprint for pop soul jazz playing of the time – mixing slinky rhythms with some ... read more CD
Also available Swiss Movement ... LP 2.99(Out of print.)
Pacific Jazz, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
2 of the greatest artists on Pacific Jazz meet head to head in the studio – as the Les McCann trio gets backed up by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra! Given the hipness of Wilson's sound, and the fact that his group features solo work by Teddy Edwards and Dennis Budimir, the overall approach to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Pacific, Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Pacific Jazz, 1962. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A quartet session that has Les playing with Leroy Vinnegar on bass, Ron Jefferson on drums, and Joe Pass on guitar. Pass' guitar opens the group up nicely – expanding Les a bit past some of the gospel drenched work of earlier yesr. Tracks include "Maichen", "Bernie's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rare yellow vinyl pressing – in great shape!)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 2019. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
Bassist Ron McClure's a might generous leader – as he sets the sound up with a really rich vibe right from the start, but also lets his other quartet members really get some time to shine in the spotlight! The album's awash in great tones from Anthony Ferrara on tenor, and Rob Block on piano ... read more CD
Concord, 1993. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1965. Very Good+ ... $34.99
The first record by vibist Freddie McCoy, and one that's got much more of a straight jazz feel than some of his later Prestige albums. Feddie's vibes are set in a group with a lesser-known group of Prestige players, like Gil Askey on trumpet, Tate Houston on baritone, and James Thomas on organ ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and discoloration from age.)
Makaya McCraven —
Highly Rare ... LP International Anthem, 2017. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
Raw sounds from the Chicago scene – a mighty nice performance from the group of drummer Makaya McCraven – captured on four track cassette at the tiny Danny's Tavern! The setting and recording style really works with the approach of the group – as Makaya's drums are nice and loud ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
International Anthem, 2015. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
A totally unique record from drummer Makaya McCraven – and a great one too! The set's built around improvised performances recorded over the period of a year – with some of Chicago's best underground jazz talents, including Matt Ulery on bass, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Jeff Parker on ... read more CD
International Anthem, 2015. New Copy 3LP ... $33.99 35.99
A totally unique record from drummer Makaya McCraven – and a great one too! The set's built around improvised performances recorded over the period of a year – with some of Chicago's best underground jazz talents, including Matt Ulery on bass, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Jeff Parker on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Makaya McCraven —
Universal Beings ... LP International Anthem, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99
Maybe the crowning achievement of drummer Makaya McCraven so far – a double-length set that stands as a huge testimony to all the many waves he's been making in jazz for the past few years! The album features four slices of live performance – recorded in New York, Chicago, LA, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Universal Beings ... LP 16.99
Makaya McCraven —
Universal Beings ... LP International Anthem, 2018. Very Good ... $16.99
Maybe the crowning achievement of drummer Makaya McCraven so far – a double-length set that stands as a huge testimony to all the many waves he's been making in jazz for the past few years! The album features four slices of live performance – recorded in New York, Chicago, LA, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Universal Beings ... LP 28.99(Includes the obi.)
