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James Moody —
Heritage Hum ... LP 
Perception, Early 70s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
While not as all-out funky as some of the other Perception jazz LPs from the time (including Moody's own The Teachers), this one's got a great slinking groove to it, and features nice playing by Michael Longo, who was also in Dizzy's funky 70s group at the time. Eddie Jefferson sings vocals on a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, half split top seam, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
James Moody —
Homage ... CD 
Savoy, 2004. Used ... $6.99
With Jim Rotundi on trumpet, Lou Marini and Lawrence Feldman on flute, David Hazeltine on piano, and others. CD
Prestige, 1949/1951. Used ... $11.99
A collection of wonderful late 40s sides recorded by Moody during his first tenure at Prestige, originally issued as 78s, re-compiled and re-released many years later as James Moody's Greatest Hits and More Of James Moody's Greatest Hits. These sides were all recorded in Sweden and feature Swedish ... read more CD
(1999 pressing.)
Argo, 1956/1957. Very Good ... $9.99
Pivotal work from James Moody! The record was cut at a time when Moody was completely reinventing himself – shifting from the hard bopper of earlier years, into a sophisticated, slightly exotic player with an interest in mixing many different styles into a unique soul jazz vision. As part ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Argo pressing. Vinyl has a click during "I'm In The Mood". Cover has some surface wear & aging, with light stain spotting on the back.)
Prestige, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99 24.99
A great set from James Moody, nice and edgey, with his genius firmly in place – and done at a time when he was moving past straight bop, and into some more sophisticated modes! Quincy Jones handled the arrangements, and the group swings in a variety of modes. Moody's on alto and tenor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing with RVG/AB etch. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
James Moody —
Sun Journey ... LP Vanguard, 1976. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Not as funky as Moody's work for Perception, but definitely in a similar mode. The record's got James playing alto, tenor, and soprano – in a group that includes Kenny Barron on electric piano, Roland Prince on guitar, and some guest trumpet by Randy Brecker. The tracks shift from warm and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes Vanguard inner sleeve.)
Prestige/Honest Jons (UK), 1956/1957. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
Incredible work from the enigmatic Moondog – and a great CD that brings together his rare 2nd and 3rd albums for the Prestige label! The work here is quite different than some of Moondog's later, more serious compositions – in a mode that's much earthier, personal, and spontaneous ... (Out Sound, Jazz) read more CD
Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An overlooked gem from Joe Mooney – a singer/pianist best known from the 50s, but who works here with some sweet Hammond as well! The group's a nice one – with Mundell Lowe on guitar, Joe Venuto on vibes, and Jerry Dodgion on flute – and tracks include "Cute", "When ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 sound stereo pressing – nice and clean! Cover has light wear, and a promo stampon back – but is nice too.)
Anti, 2022. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
Moor Mother's an artist who just keeps on getting more and more interesting with each new release – definitely in a genre that's completely her own – one that lives up to the spirit of west coast underground pioneers in recent decades – and, as with those artists, seemingly finds ... (Hip Hop, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jazz Codes ... CD 12.99(Indie store exclusive opaque turquoise vinyl pressing.)
Telarc, 2006. Used ... $6.99
One of the most straightforward groovers we've ever heard from drummer Stanton Moore – a set that's tight and soulful, and which comes across more like classic soul jazz than some of his more jamming work from earlier years! The core lineup includes Moore on drums, Robert Walter on Hammond, ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2016. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Noise guitar legend Thurston Moore meets free jazz drummer Frank Rosaly – in a performance that really seems to open up new paths for both musicians! Moore's got a lot of texture in his work here – and a lot of space at times, too – an ear for notes and sounds that almost ... read more CD
Tropico, 2003. Used ... $5.99
Tracks include "Cry Me A River", "Lover Man", "Unforgettable", "Canto De El Pajaro", and "Puerto Rico". CD
(Cover has light wear.)
Blue Note, 2002. Used ... $4.99
A solo set by pianist Jason Moran – but one that's got the intensity of a full group session! We honestly didn't know how we'd respond to this one, but we find the album to be really compelling – a great blend of tunes from sources that include James P Johnson, Arthur Baker, and Muhal ... read more CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on CD.)
Blue Note, 2010. Used ... $7.99
Jason Moran and The Bandwagon – his stellar jazz trio featuring the top tier jazz pianist along with drummer Nasheet Waits & Tarus Mateen on bass – marking their 10th year with this thoroughly excellent album for Blue Note! Moran has stayed plenty busy in the aughties, but Ten is ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bluebird, 1962. Used ... $11.99
A collection of early 60s work as a leader from Joe Morello – Dave Brubeck's hip drummer, with players who include Phil Woods on alto and Gary Burton on vibes! CD
(Out of print.)
GNP, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99 29.99
Seminal session that was virtually one of the only west coast attempts to replicate the famous "cubop" mix of bebop and Latin that had been evolving over the years in the New York scene. Machito percussionists like Jose Mangual and Ubaldo Nieto join a west coast group that includes alto ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing. Vinyl has a short click on the first track, but the rest is great. Cover has light wear. Includes GNP inner sleeve.)
Antilles, 1989. Used ... $4.99
Features Ronnie Matthews and George Cables on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Al Foster on drums – plus guest trumpet from Wynton Marsalis. CD
Blue Note, 1957. Used ... $12.99
A very different album for Lee Morgan – especially in comparison with his other early sessions! The record is a gentle batch of ballads and standards, played by Morgan with a quartet that includes Sonny Clark on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – all beautifully ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Germany), 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99 27.99
One of our favorite Lee Morgan albums, and one of his least known – a set recorded in the crucial last five years of his life, and a sparkling mix of hard bop, soul jazz, and slight bits of modernism – that magical mix that Lee was hitting as he reached farther and farther with his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series!)
Lee Morgan —
Charisma ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $89.99
One of our favorite albums from Lee Morgan – a soaringly soulful session that was recorded in the mid 60s, and finally issued by Blue Note at the end of the decade! The vibe here really follows from the lyrically inventive, post-Sidewinder mid 60s Morgan years – with a spirit that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Liberty pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has some light wear, a small rip on back, and a cut corner – but this is a great copy overall.)
Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $8.99
A sock-solid sextet session from the mighty Lee Morgan – recorded for Blue Note at the height of his mid 60s powers, and carried off in a beautiful blend of soul jazz and some slight modern touches! The group here is top-shelf all the way through – Jackie McLean on alto, Hank Mobley on ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $24.99
Lee Morgan on the hippest side of his 60s talents – working here in a style that's really stretching out, and in the same territory as similar unreleased gems from the time – like Tom Cat or Sonic Boom! The group here is very inventive – Jackie McLean on alto, Larry Willis on ... read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Lee Morgan —
Introducing Lee Morgan ... LP Savoy, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Lee Morgan's first-ever recordings as a leader, cut way back when he was just a hip teenager from Philly with a bucketful of promise on the trumpet! The session's a crack hard bop date – with an all-star cast that includes Hank Mobley on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Doug Watkins on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – 15AP 219.)
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $19.99
One of our favorite albums ever from the legendary trumpeter Lee Morgan – a set that Blue Note recorded in the mid 60s, but didn't show the world until almost two decades later! The album's got Lee as his lyrical best – working almost with a sense of exoticism, especially on the ... read more CD
(Out of print, 1995 CD pressing.)
Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $11.99
A great album by Lee Morgan – and one not to pass up! The Rumproller often gets too easily lumped next to The Sidewinder – because of an obvious title and cover similarity to that hit record – but like that one, the album's far more than jazz cliche – and shows Lee Morgan ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1964. Used ... $9.99
A brilliant album that proves that even at the height of his success, Lee Morgan was one of the freest thinkers on Blue Note – always coming up with fresh ideas that continued to grow his talents! The first cut on the album is keep roof of that fact – the title track "Search For ... read more CD
(2003 RVG pressing.)
Lee Morgan —
Sidewinder ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A jazz classic if there ever was one – and the best-selling album ever by Lee Morgan, thanks to the use of the title track in a car commercial! Sure, you've probably heard "The Sidewinder" enough that you think you know the album already – but the rest of the tunes really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with Van Gelder stamp and ear. Includes a 25 Years Of Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has some ring and edge wear, discoloration from age, split seams with pieces of clear tape, and some splitting in the spine.)
Blue Note, 1967/1969. Used ... $38.99
Lost genius from trumpeter Lee Morgan – a session recorded for Blue Note in 1967, but not issued until the late 70s – and even then, only for a very short time! The session has Morgan moving into that wonderful last stage of his career – working in tight formation towards a sound ... read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Blue Note, 1964. Used ... $9.99 11.99
One of our top 5 favorite Blue Note records of all time – a bold and powerful session from trumpeter Lee Morgan, but one that sat in the vaults for 15 years before release! The session was recorded around the same time as Morgan's hit The Sidewinder (which eclipsed its release at the time) ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lee Morgan —
We Remember You ... CD Fresh Sound (Spain), 1962/1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 rare live sets by Lee Morgan – both of them great! The first 3 tracks on the CD are from 1962, and feature Lee working with a group that includes Jimmy Heath and Barry Harris – in a modally-crafted soulbop mode that almost predates some of Morgan's best work on record by a few years. ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nimbus, 1983. New Copy ... $9.99
A lost spiritual jazz classic from pianist Nate Morgan – maybe the musician's best-remembered moment, and for good reason too! The set's got this soaring, spiritual vibe that's much more early 70s than you'd guess from the date of recording – a post-Coltrane spirit with lots of modal ... read more CD
Also available Journey Into Nigritia (180 gram pressing) ... LP 39.99
Nimbus/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1983. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
A lost spiritual jazz classic from pianist Nate Morgan – maybe the musician's best-remembered moment, and for good reason too! The set's got this soaring, spiritual vibe that's much more early 70s than you'd guess from the date of recording – a post-Coltrane spirit with lots of modal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Journey Into Nigritia ... CD 9.99(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Nimbus, Early 80s. New Copy ... $9.99
A legendary album from the LA jazz underground of the 80s – one of a rare few sets recorded as a leader by the great pianist Nate Morgan! Morgan's something of a lost talent, but was a key part of the scene that was forming around Nimbus Records at the time – a great musician who has ... read more CD
Also available Retribution, Reparation (180 gram pressing) ... LP 39.99
Nimbus/Pure Pleasure (UK), Early 80s. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
A legendary album from the LA jazz underground of the 80s – one of a rare few sets recorded as a leader by the great pianist Nate Morgan! Morgan's something of a lost talent, but was a key part of the scene that was forming around Nimbus Records at the time – a great musician who has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Retribution, Reparation ... CD 9.99(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Jazz Forum, 2019. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99 6.99
Includes the songs "Amor Em Paz", "Deixa", "Desafinado", "Chovendo Na Roseira", "Velas Icadas", "Rua Dona Margarida", "Inutil Paisagem", "So Danco Samba", "Anos Dourandos", "A Ra", "Estrada Do ... read more CD
VAP/BBE (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
Really amazing sounds from Japanese drummer Takeo Moriyama – a record that's sometimes spiritual and organic, sometimes very unusually put-together – and which makes as much use of inventive percussion as it does the leaders drums! The group's got this very cool twin-sax approach ... read more CD
Also available East Plants ... LP 39.99
VAP/BBE (UK), 1981. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
Really amazing sounds from Japanese drummer Takeo Moriyama – a record that's sometimes spiritual and organic, sometimes very unusually put-together – and which makes as much use of inventive percussion as it does the leaders drums! The group's got this very cool twin-sax approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available East Plants ... CD 9.99
Columbia/Lawson (Japan), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $46.99 56.99
An album with a sweet title, but a very hard groove – a stone stormer from Japanese drummer Takeo Moriyama – put together with these soaring reed lines that almost make the whole thing feel like an early 70s album from Elvin Jones! There's a very spiritual feel to the music at times ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the excellent Deep Jazz Reality series – excellent Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Jazz Focus (Canada), 1999. Used ... $11.99
Dado Moroni on piano, Ira Coleman on bass, Bill Goodwin on drums, and Joe Magnarelli on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
22A (UK), 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
British reedman Ed "Tenderlonious" Cawthorne is a player who always seems to give us something fresh and different with each new release – and this time around, he's teamed up with Lorenzo Morresi for a great take on the territory of Italian sound library grooves of years past! The ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Cosmica Italiana ... LP 29.99
22A (UK), 2022. New Copy 2LP ... $29.99 31.99
British reedman Ed "Tenderlonious" Cawthorne is a player who always seems to give us something fresh and different with each new release – and this time around, he's teamed up with Lorenzo Morresi for a great take on the territory of Italian sound library grooves of years past! The ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cosmica Italiana ... CD 13.99
Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $12.99
A great overview of material from trumpeter Joe Morris – a key force in bridging the worlds between jazz and R&B at the time! Joe works here in a number of cool small combos – a few of which feature the young Johnny Griffin on tenor! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue. Cover has some age spots, vinyl is great.)
Aum Fidelity, 2009. Used ... $6.99
A mighty impressive quartet set led by guitarist Joe Morris – who really does his thing with a proficient intensity – ratcheting up the tension as it goes along. There's a melodicism at the core that somehow keeps it all in a sweet spot, but Morris and his players aren't resting in it, ... read more CD
Groove Merchant, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the rarest albums on the Groove Merchant label – and one of the best! Ramon Morris has a sweet tone on the tenor that works very well with the electric piano in his tight little combo – grooving with a style that's like the best Black Jazz funk records of the time – mixing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
East West, 1989. Used ... $6.99
James Morrison on trumpet, trombone, euphonium, and flugelhorn, Adam Makowicz on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Al Foster on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
O Plus Music, 2005. Used ... $3.99 7.99
With Rhoda Scott on Hammond B3 organ and Hal Singer on tenor sax. CD
Retrieval (Netherlands), Mid 20s. Used ... $7.99
Tracks include "King Porter", "Kansas City Stomp", "Tia Juana", "Mamanita", "Froggie Moore", "Shreveport Stomps", "Jelly Roll Blues", "Perfect Rag", and "Fat Meat and Greens" – 24 tracks total. CD
Best Of Jazz (France), Late 20s/1930s. Used ... $4.99
Includes the songs "The Pearls", "King Porter Stomp", "Black Bottom Stomp", "Smoke-House Blues", "The Chant", "Sidewalk Blues", "Steamboat Stomp", "Grandpa's Spells", "Doctor Jazz", "Cannon Ball ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bluebird/BMG (Germany), Mid/Late 20s/1939. Used 3 CDs ... $4.99
Discs 1, 2 and 3 from a 5CD box set. CD
Commodore, 1940. Very Good ... $13.99
Jelly Roll Morton plays and sings – in a group with Eddie Williams on alto sax, Albert Nicholas on clarinet, and Red Allen on trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
Jelly Roll Morton —
Last Sessions – The Complete General Recordings ... CD Commodore/GRP, 1939/1940. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Solo and small ensemble material from Jelly Roll Morton – working solo and with his groups the Hot Six and Hot Seven. Tracks include "Panama", "Naked Dance", "Buddy Bolden's Blues", "Michigan Water Blues", and "Mama's Got A Baby" – 25 ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Indigo/Label Bleu (France), 2001. Used ... $1.99 3.99
Juan Jose Mosalini, Helena Ruegg, Juanjo Mosalini, and Victor Villena on bandoneon, Sebastien Couranjou, Anne Le Pape, Juliette Wittendal, and Magali Buttin on violin, Sylvestre Vergez on viola, Marie Claude Douvrain on cello, Mauricio Angarita on double bass, Osvaldo Calo on piano, with vocals ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Label Bleu/Indigo (France), 1994. Used ... $2.99
Juan Jose Mosalini, Juan Jose Mosalini Jr and Serge Amico on bandoneon, Cecile Girard on cello, Roberto Tormo on double bass, Osvaldo Calo on piano, Sylvestre Vergez on viola, Anne Lepape, Juliette Wittendal, Nicolas Dupin, and Sebastien Couranjou on violin. CD
(Out of print.)
Black Fire/Strut, 1977. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
An intense album of spiritual jazz tracks – played by Lon Moshe and the Southern Freedom Arkestra – maybe one of the only albums we've ever seen by this lesser-known vibist! The album was recorded in 1976, during the height of the Black Fire DC underground scene – and Moshe's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, 2017. New Copy ... $12.99 21.99
Blue-eyed funky soul from Miles Mosley – an artist who's working here with the West Coast Get Down group that features Cameron Graves on piano and Kamasai Washington on tenor sax! The vocals are definitely in the lead, though – as Miles draws on classic soul and jazz that really push ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Nagel Heyer (Germany), 2002. Used ... $4.99
Danny Moss on tenor saxophone, Roy Williams on trombone, John Pearce on piano, Len Skeat on bass, and Charly Antolini on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Hot Cup, 2010. Used ... $8.99
One of most joyful and energetic young jazz ensembles around – a group that's both powerful and playful, reverent of its forbears yet stands facing forward – with a fantastic fourth album in Forty Fort! The group is again working in their unique blend of jazz styles, with nods to the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bluebird/BMG, Late 20s. Used ... $4.99
With Lamar Wright, Thamon Hayes, Harlan Leonard, LaForest Dent, Woodie Walder, Bennie Moten, Sam Tall, Vernon Page, Willie McWashington, Ed Lewis, Paul Webster, Leroy Berry, Jack Washington, Booker Washington & Ira Moten. CD
(Out of print.)
IAJRC (Canada), Late 20s/Early 30s/1946. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Features a young Count Basie playing with Bennie Moten's KC Orchestra; plus a radio broadcast by Harry Dial with Reuben Reeves on trumpet, Harris Prince on piano, and Henry Jones on clarinet and saxophone. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
United Artists/Zeitgeist (UK), 1969. Used ... $24.99
A record that looks like a psychedelic rock set from the cover, but which comes across as a groovy bit of jazz – all with lots of sweet saxophone lines from a young Klaus Doldinger! The album credits all the original tracks to Paul Nero – and the set's got the same mix of funk and soul ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Paul Motian & The EBBB —
Europe ... CD Winter & Winter (Germany), 2001. Used ... $9.99
Features Paul Motian on drums – with Chris Cheek and Pietro Tonolo on saxophones, Ben Monder and Steve Cardenas on guitars, and Anders Christensen on electric bass. CD
Soul Note (Italy), 1989. Used ... $18.99
A really great, really creative trio from drummer Paul Motian – quite different than his work of the 60s or 70s, but equally exciting too! The lineup features guitarist Bill Frisell and tenorist Joe Lovano next to Motian's drums – and each player is allowed such individuality, that on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fresh Sound New Talent (Spain), 2022. New Copy Gatefold ... $26.99 32.99
A mighty nice trio album from vibist Simon Moullier – a player with a bold sound on his instrument that gets great support from Luca Alemanno on bass and Jongkuk Kim on drums! The format is simple, but the sound is nicely fresh – as Simon has maybe more "attack" in his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kuarup (Brazil), 1991. Used ... $9.99
Alphonse Mouzon —
Funky Snakefoot ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1973. Used ... $19.99
A really unique album from funky drummer Alphonse Mouzon – a set that has him putting away some of the guitars used heavily on other Blue Note records, in exchange for a keyboard-heavy groove that almost sounds a bit like Gene Harris at the time! In addition to drums, Alphonse solos a fair ... read more CD
(2018 LA Revivals pressing, includes obi.)
MPC/Optimism, 1987. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Sweet, smooth, and soulful – drummer Alphonse Mouzon at the height of his 80s fusion years – working in a self-produced setting that includes a host of great studio players! The sound here isn't the cacophonous jazz rock of Al's earlier years – but in a way, it's almost equally ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Society Hill/Essential, 2021. Used ... $3.99 5.99
Mr Pete on saxophone, Dan Kostelnik on organ and piano, Arthur Harper on bass, and Duck Scott on drums. CD
(Punch and penmark through barcode.)
George Mraz —
Bottom Lines ... CD Milestone, 1997. Used ... $8.99
A quartet date with Rich Perry on tenor sax, Cyrus Chesnut on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Al Foster on drums. Tracks include "Mr. Pastorius", "Lisa Marie", "San Felice", "Goodbye Porkpie Hat", and "Strange Blues". CD
(Out of print.)
George Mraz —
Jazz ... CD Milestone, 1995. Used ... $7.99
With Rich Perry on tenor, Richie Beirach on piano, Mraz on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. CD
(Promotional stamp on disc, punch through barcode.)
Theresa/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
Fantastic work from the legendary Idris Muhammad – the funky drummer who first rose to fame making breakbeats with Lou Donaldson in the 60s, then recorded some hip soul-based records in the 70s – here really getting back to basics with a set of soulful, spiritual small combo jazz! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Kudu/CTI, 1974. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
An incredible record from funky drummer Idris Muhammad! Idris is probably known for his funky break work on Blue Note and Prestige records sessions of the late 60s and early 70s – but by the time of this 1974 album, he was really expanding his style, hitting a laidback groove that went way ... read more CD
Idris Muhammad —
Power Of Soul ... CD Kudu/CTI, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible record from funky drummer Idris Muhammad! Idris is probably known for his funky break work on Blue Note and Prestige records sessions of the late 60s and early 70s – but by the time of this 1974 album, he was really expanding his style, hitting a laidback groove that went way ... read more CD
Also available Power Of Soul ... CD 4.99(2002 pressing.)
Kudu/Soul Brother (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
A great late 70s chapter in the career of funky drummer Idris Muhammad – moving into very different territory here than his early soul jazz with Lou Donaldson, and even his earliest solo material too! David Matthews arranged the tracks, and he's given them a slick but soulful sound, with lots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sony (Japan), 1983. Used ... $24.99 29.99
A rare session from Astrud Gilberto – recorded in the early 80s as a collaboration with Japanese trombonist Shigeharu Mukai! The set's got a dreamy bossa feel throughout – with arrangements that are a bit modern, but still quite jazzy – and very much in the mode that brings out ... read more CD
(Out of print – includes obi!)
Mochilla, 2010. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 31.99
The mighty Mulatu Astatke has given us lots of amazing music over the years – key records both home in Ethiopia and here in the US – yet this performance may well be one of his most special, as it unites the legendary musician with a host of giants from the American scene – all in ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
L+R Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1991. New Copy ... $13.99 18.99
A guitar/organ trio date, but one with a fresh flavor that's all its own – at a level that really gets past some of the more familiar modes for such a session! Ronald Muldrow's a guitarist who really has a strong sense of color in his approach – maybe a bit in the Wes Montgomery school ... read more CD
Wolke Verlag (Germany), 2022. New Copy ... $49.99 58.99
A stunningly beautiful book, and one that's a very fitting tribute to the legendary jazz label that it covers – Germany's FMP Music, easily one of the most important avant jazz labels of all time! The book is huge – oversize, and hundreds of pages – and it's filled with as many ... (Books, Jazz) read more Book
Verve, 1960. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Great large group material from Gerry Mulligan – and a record that definitely defines the sound of his famous Concert Jazz Band of the early 60s! The group features a four part sax section – headed by Mulligan, with other players that include Zoot Sims on tenor, Gene Allen on baritone, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Verve Records Inc pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and aging, small name in pen at the top, half split top seam and spine, and a split bottom seam.)
Avid (UK), 1959/1960/1961. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
Featuring Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Bob Brookmeyer, Art Farmer, Jimmy Rowles, Claude Williamson, Bill Crow, Leroy Vinnegar, Buddy Clark, Mel Lewis, and Dave Bailey. CD
Verve, 1959. Used ... $4.99
An unlikely pairing – but that's what makes the record so great! Mulligan and Hodges come together in this rare Verve set from the late 50s – an inspired combination of talents that really work some magic together. Hodges' tone is in the lead in our ears, always wonderful, especially ... read more CD
(2003 digipak pressing.)
Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1956. Used ... $14.99
Gerry Mulligan brings the piano back in nicely here – but in a way that still hangs onto all the best modern tones of his earlier Pacific Jazz sessions! The date's a live one – done at Storyville in Boston – but the sound is wonderfully intimate, with Gerry on baritone sax and ... read more CD
Also available Gerry Mulligan Quartet – At Storyville (Japanese pressing) ... CD 11.99(Sealed, includes obi.)
Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1956. Used ... $11.99 14.99
Gerry Mulligan brings the piano back in nicely here – but in a way that still hangs onto all the best modern tones of his earlier Pacific Jazz sessions! The date's a live one – done at Storyville in Boston – but the sound is wonderfully intimate, with Gerry on baritone sax and ... read more CD
Also available Gerry Mulligan Quartet – At Storyville ... CD 14.99(1995 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Pacific Jazz, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99 29.99
A full LP that collects together earlier recordings by Mulligan – done in the years 1952 and 1953, with a quartet that features Chet Baker, and bass by either Carson Smith or Bob Whitlock, and drums by either Larry Bunker or Chico Hamilton. Both Mulligan and Baker recorded together a number ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Pacific Jazz pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, partial split on the bottom seam, light surface wear.)
United Artists, 1958. Near Mint- ... $6.99
This is the small combo recording of tracks from the legendary jazz score to I Want To Live! Although not featured that prominently in the film, the band of Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Bud Shank, and others were a pretty tight little group – even though it was strange to see this west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Japanese UA pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia/Legacy, 1962. Used ... $3.99
A pretty great little album – and very different than Gerry Mulligan's regular sides from the time! The session was originally produced as part of the sessions for the short-lived Jazztime label in the early 60s – and was produced by Dave Bailey with a soulful undercurrent that's quite ... read more CD
(Out of print. Hype sticker on case.)
Prestige, 1951. Near Mint- ... $9.99 13.99
Incredible work from Gerry Mulligan – material that predates his better-known west coast sides of the mid 50s! These 1951 recordings are a seminal document of the team of Gerry Mulligan and Allan Eager – offering some of Mulligan's first big impact on the east coast scene before moving ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing. Cover has light wear and a few light scratches across the top.)
World Pacific, 1954. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99 9.99
US issue of some of Gerry's classic Vogue recordings, done in Paris in 1954 with a quartet that featured Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Isola on drums. This is Gerry at the height of his powers, and playing classic piano-less material with supberb accompaniment ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear on top corner, while the inner gatefold has heavy aging.)
Vogue/BMG (France), 1954. Used ... $3.99
Featuring Mulligan on baritone sax, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Isola on drums. Tracks include "Bernie's Tune", "Nearness Of You", "My Funny Valentine", "Gold Rush", "Soft Shoe", and "Walkin Shoes". CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy, 1955. Very Good ... $7.99
A strong 50s session from Gerry – a bit like some of his work for the Pacific Jazz label, but perhaps a bit more biting and modern. The group's a sextet with Jon Eardley on trumpet, Zoot Sims on tenor, Dave Bailey on drums, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, and Peck Morrison on bass – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono drummer logo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some oxidation in front, discoloration from age, some gloss peel at the edges, small split in the top seam, and a split bottom seam.)
DRG, 1980. Used ... $16.99
Mulligan plays with his orchestra, with featured soloists including Keith O'Quinn on trombone, Mitchel Forman on piano, Mike Bocchicchio on bass, Barry Ries and Tom Harrell on trumpet, Gerry Niewood and Ken Hitchcock on alto, and Gary Keller on tenor. CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1959. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A beautiful pairing of the baritone of Gerry Mulligan and the trumpet of Art Farmer – brought together wonderfully in this piano-less session that has both players effortlessly carving lines in the open space of the studio. Rhythm is by the team of Bill Crow on bass and Dave Bailey on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear, seam splitting and clear tape on the seams.)
Trova/RGS (Argentina), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A magical meeting of two tremendous talents – saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla – heard here in a rare Italian recording from the 70s! The album's a really unique effort for both musicians – a bit more pensive and thoughtful than some of Piazzolla's ... read more CD
Also available Summit – Reunion Cumbre ... LP 29.99
Trova/RGS (Argentina), 1974. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $29.99 34.99
A magical meeting of two tremendous talents – saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla – heard here in a rare Italian recording from the 70s! The album's a really unique effort for both musicians – a bit more pensive and thoughtful than some of Piazzolla's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Summit – Reunion Cumbre ... CD 13.99
Verve, 1959. Used ... $3.99
Mulligan always sounds great next to a tenor – especially in the Verve series that has him teamed up with players like Johnny Hodges, Paul Desmond, or Stan Getz. This release, cut with Ben Webster upfront, is one of the best of that series – and features the pair blowing easily and ... read more CD
(1990 Verve/Polygram pressing.)
CTI, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $13.99
A surprisingly wonderful 70s meeting between Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker – recorded live, with sweet electric touches from CTI – in a style that shouldn't work so well, but which really comes off great! The approach is simple – Mulligan and Baker solo in a manner that's a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond —
Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond Quartet (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1957. Used ... $3.99
A great pairing of two of the coolest jazz talents of the 50s – icy-cool altoist Paul Desmond and warm-toned baritonist Gerry Mulligan! The group here continues the pianoless tradition of some of Mulligan's work of the decade – leaving plenty of room for amazing interplay between the ... read more CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Verve, 1957. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A really great pairing – and a rare non-Brubeck Paul Desmond session from the 50s! Gerry Mulligan and Desmond weave laidback lines around each other, working here in a pianoless quartet that features Dave Bailey on drums and Joe Benjamin on bass – very much a Mulligan-inspired approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Vinyl has a short click during "Line For Lyons", but the rest is great! Cover has light surface wear, mild bumped corners, looks great overall.)
Verve, 1958. Very Good ... $16.99
A great little set that shouldn't work as well as it does! Mulligan's baritone work is cut nicely by Getz's wispy alto – making for a combination of horns that yeilds some wonderful moments that opens both players up more than usual for the time. Titles include "Anything Goes", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has light wear and an ink stamp on the back.)
Verve, 1958. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A great little set that shouldn't work as well as it does! Mulligan's baritone work is cut nicely by Getz's wispy alto – making for a combination of horns that yeilds some wonderful moments that opens both players up more than usual for the time. Titles include "Anything Goes", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s Verve/MGM pressing. Cover has light wear and yellowing from age.)
Pacific Jazz/EMI (Japan), 1953. Used ... $11.99
A seminal session from Gerry Mulligan – one of his 50s quartet recordings with Chet Baker, in a group that also includes Carson Smith on bass and Larry Bunker on drums. The pianoless quartet grooves nicely in a twin-horn frontline – gliding effortlessly through tunes that include " ... read more CD
(2001 Japanese pressing.)
