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Crossroad/BBE (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
Larry Rose plays some mighty sweet keyboards on this late 70s set – electric piano, organ, and other keys as well – and also sings a fair bit on the record, in this great blend of jazz, soul, and some tighter modes of the time! The approach is maybe a bit in the territory of jazzy soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jupiter Effect ... CD 14.99
Origin, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
Bassist Marlene Rosenberg leads a hell of a trio here – one that features Kenny Barron on piano and Lewis Nash on drums – both tremendous players who sound even better in the round, rich company of Rosenberg's bass! Most titles are trio numbers, but driven as much by the bass as by the ... read more CD
Gearbox (UK), 2020. Used ... $4.99
Dan Rosenboom's a trumpeter with a mighty fierce sound – one that's pushed forward with his own bold lines, and with this kind of rumbling, deep-burning energy from the rest of the group! The approach is a bit hard to describe, but there's often this sense of the bass and guitar creating ... read more CD
(Promotional CDr pressing.)
Stunt (Denmark), 2019. Used ... $6.99
Tracks include "Solstik 2", "Geddefiskeren", "Sovearet", "LSD", and the title track, "Trickster". CD
(Cutout notch through spine.)
Enja, 1987. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Features Michele Rosewoman on piano – with Steve Coleman on alto, Greg Osby on alto and soprano sax, Anthony Cox on bass, and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1992. Used ... $9.99
With Buster Williams on bass & Billy Drummond on drums. CD
Smoke Sessions, 2016. Used ... $9.99
One of the most compelling albums we've heard from pianist Renee Rosnes in a long time – a set that features Rosnes working at the head of a very hip quintet with Steve Nelson on vibes and Steve Wilson on alto, flute, and soprano sax! Both of the Steves really open up the sound here – ... read more CD
Frank Rosolino & Conte Candoli —
Just Friends ... LP MPS (Germany), 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
This album's a "partner" to the duo's other MPS album, Conversation, which (like this one) was also recorded during a one-week engagement at the Domicile nightclub in Munich. The group features great rhythm work from bassist Isla Eckinger, pianist Rob Pronk, and drummer Todd Canedy. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing.)
Savoy, Early 50s. Used ... $12.99
Rare Savoy sides from 3 different groups – one with Frank Rosolino on trombone and Barry Harris on piano; one with Thad Jones on trumpet, Billy Mitchell on tenor, and Terry Pollard on piano and vibes; and one with Terry Gibbs on vibes, Hal McKusick on clarinet, and Sal Savador on guitar. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99 29.99
An incredible debut from vibist Joel Ross – an artist who's already given us great moments on records with Makaya McCraven, Marquis Hill, and others – but who's completely his own man here right from the start! Ross instantly emerges as a major creative force – leading the combo, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ember (UK), Late 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
British reedman Ronnie Ross really shines brightly on this set – a well-crafted batch of tunes that takes a great lead from his strong work on baritone sax! The sound is somewhat tightly arranged – a bit in a US west coast mode from the time – but the groove's also a bit looser ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1959. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A rare American release from British baritonist Ronnie Ross – working here in the sharp-edged company of drummer Allan Ganley! The group's got a really tight sound throughout – that best sharp-lead mode of the Brit scene of the 50s – but with a looser feel on the solos, which are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fresh Sound, 1959/1960. Used ... $11.99
A rare American release from British baritonist Ronnie Ross – working here in the sharp-edged company of drummer Allan Ganley! The group's got a really tight sound throughout – that best sharp-lead mode of the Brit scene of the 50s – but with a looser feel on the solos, which are ... read more CD
Collectors Items (UK), Mid 20s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Ross De Luxe Syncopators include Robert Cookie Mason, Melvin Herbert, Eddie Cooper, Edmond Hall, Robert Cloud, Earl Evans, Alonzo Ross, Casper Towie, Richard Fullbright, Frank Houston, and Margaret Miller. Savoy Bearcats include Gilbert Paris, Demas Dean, James Reevy, Carmello Jejo, Otto Mikell, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cosmic Sounds (UK), 2001. Used ... $6.99
Funky jazz from Russia – featuring some great fusion numbers recorded by the team of Alex Rostotsky and Yuri Parfenov, working here either together or separately, in varying lineups that include trumpet, tenor, keyboards, and reeds – all grooving in a mode that recalls the glory days of ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Smalls Live, 2009. Used ... $9.99
A fantastic group of well-matched players – one we've heard together often on albums for other labels, but who really find a new sort of energy here in the Smalls Live series! Trumpeter Jim Rotondi's joined here by equal frontmen Eric Alexander on tenor, David Hazeltine on piano and Fender ... read more CD
Avant (Japan), 1995. Used ... $3.99
Blue Note, 1962. Used ... $14.99
Soulful bossa from Blue Note – and a real lost treasure! Tenor giant Charlie Rouse makes a rare appearance as a leader here – working with a percussion-heavy group that includes Willie Bobo, Potato Valdez, and Garvin Masseaux – and hitting a sax-meets-bossa groove that's simply ... read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing with a small cutout notch through the spine.)
Hat Art (Switzerland), 1983. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
An important early album from the Rova Quartet – one that earns the diplomacy in its title in two different ways – first because it features recordings from a tour that the group made to Soviet bloc nations during the cold war years – and second because it was one of their first ... read more CD
Choice/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $13.99
Forgive the silly pun in the title – and just dive in and dig this excellent 70s album from pianist Jimmie Rowles – a set that's maybe his hippest of the decade, thanks in part to work from Buster Williams on bass and Billy Hart on drums! With Buster and Billy in the mix, the set's ... read more CD
Choice, 1976. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Forgive the silly pun in the title – and just dive in and dig this excellent 70s album from pianist Jimmie Rowles – a set that's maybe his hippest of the decade, thanks in part to work from Buster Williams on bass and Billy Hart on drums! With Buster and Billy in the mix, the set's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Choice/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $13.99
Great work from Jimmy Rowles – a pianist that really hit new levels of creative activity in the 70s, and who maybe sounds different here than on most of his other recordings from the time! Jimmy still has some of that world-weary, old man sort of quality – especially when he sings ... read more CD
Jimmy Rowles —
Special Magic Of Jimmy Rowles ... LP Halcyon, 1974. Very Good+ ... $4.99
With Jimmy Rowles on piano and Rusty Gilder on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a few stickers, tape residue in one corner and an ink stamp on the front)
Progressive, 1976. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Jimmy Rowles sings a bit – in that great raspy voice we love! LP, Vinyl record album
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
Really great work from the Royal Krunk Jazz Orchestra – an album that's much more ambitious and far-reaching than their previous album – with a sense of majesty we never would have expected the last time around! As before, there's no real "krunk" here at all – and ... read more CD
Areito (Cuba), 1985. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A very cool larger group project from pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba – recorded in Cuba, before his fame in the US – with a group that includes Manuel Valera on soprano and alto sax, Rafael Carrasco on tenor and flute, and Lazaro Cruz on trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
Pimienta (Germany), 1987. Used ... $6.99
Nice session of 80s Latin jazz tracks, recorded live in Havana in 1986, and featuring the kind of long, jamming tracks that let Rubalcaba really open up on keyboards. The group also features sax work by Manuel Varela – and titles include "Nueva Cubana", "Concatenacion ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Messidor (Germany), 1987. Used ... $7.99
Nice session of 80s Latin jazz tracks, recorded live in Havana in 1986, and featuring the kind of long, jamming tracks that let Rubalcaba really open up on keyboards. The group also features sax work by Manuel Varela – and titles include "Nueva Cubana", "Concatenacion ... read more CD
(Out of print. Front artwork has some small stains.)
Gonzalo Rubalcaba —
Rapsodia ... CD Blue Note, 1992. Used ... $5.99
Gonzalo Rubalcaba on piano & keyboards, Felipe Cabera on bass, Julio Barreto on drums & Reynaldo Melian on trumpet. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note/EMI, 2006. Used ... $4.99
Solo piano work from the great Gonzalo Rubalcaba! CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Features Rubalcaba on piano, Reynaldo Melian on trumpet, Felipe Cabrera on bass, and Julio Barreto on drums – plus guest work by Charlie Haden! CD
(Tray card has a thin cutout notch.)
Blue Note, 2001. Used ... $4.99
Features Gonzalo Rubalcaba on piano and keyboards – with Carlos Henriquez on bass and Ignacio Berroa on drums and percussion! CD
(Out of print. Tray card has a thin cutout notch.)
United Artists, 1960. Very Good ... $2.99
Features, Harry Sheppard on vibes, Mel Rose on bass, Gary Chester on drums, Danny Derasmo on lead alto sax, Ben long on trombone and Irvin Markowitz on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
Nibur, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the best albums in years from jazz singer Vanessa Rubin – a very hip set dedicated to the music of Tadd Dameron, which makes for a collection of tunes that go way past the usual! Plus, in addition to a great set of songs, the album also features direction from Cecil Bridgewater – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Capri, 1988. Used ... $9.99
Basin Street, 1999. Used ... $6.99
Ruffins is working with this group the Barbecue Swingers. Tracks include "Bogalusa Strut", "Things Are Getting Better", "This Little Light", "Hide The Reefer", and "Treme Second Line (Blow Da Whistle)". CD
Hilton Ruiz —
Hands On Percussion ... CD Tropi Jazz/Sony, 1995. Used ... $16.99
With Andy Gonzalez on bass, Giovanni Hidalgo on congas, Ignacio Berroa on drums, Dave Valentin & Peter Brainin on flute, Tito Puente on percussion, Hilton Ruiz on piano, David Sanchez & Jose De Leon on tenor saxes, Steve Berrios on timbales, Papo Vazquez on trombone & Charlie Sepulveda ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Steeplechase (Denmark), 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
With Buster Williams on bass and Billy Higgins on drums – on titles that include "Straight Street", "Arrival", "One For Hakim", "Medi II", and "Misty Thursday". LP, Vinyl record album
(Inner City pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Astral Spirits, 2020. New Copy ... $8.99 11.99
A sublime trio set from drummer Charles Rumback – a record that has us really appreciating the special touch the leader can bring to a date, as this album may also be one of the best that we've heard from pianist Jim Baker in years! Baker has this great way of sounding soulful and lyrical, ... read more CD
Also available June Holiday (180 gram pressing) ... LP 15.99
Astral Spirits, 2020. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
A sublime trio set from drummer Charles Rumback – a record that has us really appreciating the special touch the leader can bring to a date, as this album may also be one of the best that we've heard from pianist Jim Baker in years! Baker has this great way of sounding soulful and lyrical, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available June Holiday ... CD 8.99
Contemporary/OJC, 1953. Used ... $9.99
One of the earliest sets issued under the name of the Lighthouse All-Stars – that hip assemblage of west coast players headed by bassist Howard Rumsey – hardly a household name on his own, but well-remembered for all the great work done at this famous club! The lineup is a who's who of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary, 1954. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Tremendous work from Howard Rumsey's early Lighthouse group – and a great example of why they were such a great act at the time! The "solo spotlight" in the title is extremely apt here – as each of the album's tracks features a standout performance by group members who emerge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Bob Cooper directing and on tenor, Bud Shank on alto, Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bob Enevoldsen on trombone, Claude Williamson on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and John Guerin on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Rupe Media, 2019. Used ... $7.99
Features Jeff Rupert and George Garzone on tenor, Richard Drexler on piano, Jeremy Allen on bass, and Marty Morell on drums. CD
Dire (Italy), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Solo piano work from Mario Rusca – a nicely intimate side of this dynamic Italian pianist, who brings in some warm tones that are especially wonderful! Titles include "I Love You", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "Up Jumped Spring", and the Rusca originals "Well ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sin-Drome, 1994. Used ... $7.99
Elektra/Strut (UK), 1980. New Copy ... $11.99
Nothing posh about this one – as the album's an all-out, all-access affair – a great way for anyone to get into the grooves of the mighty Patrice Rushen! Patrice is at the height of her powers here – equally magic on keyboards and vocals, and coming up with groove after groove in ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Posh ... LP 20.99(Remastered from the original tapes!)
Patrice Rushen —
Posh ... LP Elektra/Strut (UK), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 21.99
Nothing posh about this one – as the album's an all-out, all-access affair – a great way for anyone to get into the grooves of the mighty Patrice Rushen! Patrice is at the height of her powers here – equally magic on keyboards and vocals, and coming up with groove after groove in ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Posh ... CD 11.99(Remastered from the original tapes!)
Patrice Rushen —
Prelusion ... LP Prestige, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99
A great set from Patrice Rushen – very different than her later R&B work from the 80s! The record's her first, and at the time, Patrice was much more of a jazz artist – working here with a cool west coast set of players (Joe Henderson on tenor, Hadley Caliman on alto and soprano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Masters/Soul Jazz (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 29.99
A landmark bit of indie funk from the 70s – one of the few records cut by Detroit keyboardist Eddie Russ, and easily the best! The album features Russ going to town on electric piano – working with a hip combo called The Mixed Bag, which features some wicked work on flute and soprano ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First 1000 copies pressed on limited edition colored vinyl. Includes download.)
Monument/Soul Brother (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A beautiful album of spacey jazz funk! Eddie Russ was a 70s keyboard genius – right up there with Lonnie Liston Smith and Herbie Hancock in our book, although he never reached the fame of either of those players. This album's one of Eddie's best – and it's got a smoothly produced soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1983. Sealed ... $14.99
Titles include "Organic Life On Earth Begins", "Surival Game", "Human Sensing Of Unity With Great Nature", "African Empires", and "The Future". LP, Vinyl record album
Decca, 1961. Very Good+ ... $24.99
One of the most obscure albums from experimental jazz musician/arranger George Russell – not a set of Kansas City jazz classics, but a very inventive set that includes compositions by Carla Bley and trombonist Dave Baker! The group's a sextet, with Russell on piano, Don Ellis on trumpet, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Soul Note (Italy), 1978. Near Mint- ... $11.99
George Russell performs with his New York Big Band and Swedish Radio Jazz Orchestra. Notable personnel include Stanley Cowell, Waren Smith, Babafumi Akunyon, Terumasa Hino, Ricky Ford, Sabu Martinez, Rune Gustafsson, Arne Domnerus, Bernt Rosengren, Sven Larsson, and Bengt Edvarsson. LP, Vinyl record album
Soul Note (Italy), 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
With Stanton Davis and Tom Harrell on trumpets, Ray Anderson on trombone, Marty Ehrlich on alto and flute, and Jerome Harris on guitar. LP, Vinyl record album
Principally Jazz Production, 1984. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Candid, 1961. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A great example of the way that older trad players found new life in the 60s modern scene – as the set was part of the same Candid Records series that captured genius from Cecil Taylor and Charles Mingus! Bob Brookmeyer brings some modern trombone elements to the set, alongside Pee Wee ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Candid pressing, with deep groove! Vinyl and cover are great, save for some light wear on the back cover.)
Impulse, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
One of the great albums that Pee Wee Russell recorded for Impulse during the late 60's, when they brought him back for some great comeback LPs in a number of different settings. This one has him playing as the main soloist with Oliver Nelson's orchestra. As with most of Nelson's work from the 60's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Rutherford —
Gentle Harm Of The Bourgeoisie ... LP Emanem, 1975. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of the few solo albums ever cut by trombonist Paul Rutherford – an important talent on the British jazz scene of the 70s, and every bit as creative a player on his instrument as Albert Mangelsdorff or George Lewis! Like those players, Rutherford has a freely inventive quality that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light yellowing from age.)
Origin, 2020. New Copy ... $9.99
Heartfelt yet exciting work from Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz – heavy on originals, but with distinctive takes on classics by Wayne Shorter, Charlie Parker and another couple of covers – a covering a lot of stylistic terrain while keeping it cohesive and close to home. Markus has a ... read more CD
ECM (Germany), 2000. Used ... $11.99
Terje Rypdal & Ronnie Le Tekro on electric guitars with the Riga Festival Orchestra conducted by Normunds Sne. CD
(Out of print.)
ECM (Germany), 1975. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, please note that there is a small tear from an old sticker on the booklet cover.)
Sackville (Canada), 1981. Sealed ... $9.99
Featuring Jay McShann, Buddy Tate, Jim Galloway, Don Thompson, and Terry Clarke. LP, Vinyl record album
441, 2003. Used ... $13.99
Wonderful work from a real up-and-comer – a bright young jazz artist who seems to get better and better with each new record! Philippe Saisse takes his "acoustic" tag here with a grain of salt – as the French keyboardist also plays Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer organ, and vibes on ... read more CD
(Out of print, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Johnny's Disk/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $23.99
A tremendous live set from pianist Teru Sakamoto – a session that soars with all of the life, soul, and imagination of McCoy Tyner at his 70s best! The record's got a feel that's quite open – long tracks, with plenty of solo space for Sakamoto on the piano – but the sound is ... read more CD
(Part of the "Nippon Jazz Spirits 48" series!)
Eliane Salek (Brazil), 1985. Near Mint- ... $29.99
AK Salim —
Afro Soul Drum Orgy ... LP Prestige, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Incredible! This is a stunning set of African-inspired jazzy percussion tracks – similar to some of the work done by Art Blakey on his Orgy In Rhythm albums, but with a lot better horn work, and with an overall conception that's much more unified! AK Salim did some sleepier work for Savoy ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
ECM (Germany), 2007. Used ... $8.99
Features Dino Saluzzi on bandoneon and Anja Lechner on violoncello. CD
(Includes slipcase.)
ECM, 2001. Used ... $8.99
Features Dino Saluzzi on bandoneon, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Jose Maria Saluzzi on acoustic guitar. CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Decca, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A beautiful title for a beautiful session – one that unlocks the tones and hues in Sal Salvador's guitar work! Sal's working here with arranger George Roumanis, who brings some real Kenton-like touches to his backings for Salvador's guitar solos on the sessions – and like Stan, he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette, 1963. Sealed ... $34.99
Well, this one's not really the kind of album that will make you throw away your Marlboros – but it is a great set of jazz tracks by Sal Salvador, despite a goofy cover and title! The album was issued by Roulette during the time of its "how to strip" and "how to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1953. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99 21.99
Sal Salvador was one of the 50s more accomplished modernist talents on jazz guitar – and his work ranks up there with players like Tal Farlow, or Gil Melle's great bandmate Joe Cinderella. This is Salvador's rare first album for Blue Note – only issued in a 10" vinyl format! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia (Japan), 1971. Used ... $28.99
Sammy sings soul – not Sammy Davis Jr, but this ultra-hip Japanese singer from the early 70s – a female vocalist who works here with great backings from the Freedom Unity ensemble! The tunes are all numbers from American and British sources of the 50s and 60s – tunes you'd know ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
ABC, 1979. Very Good+ ... $2.99
God, we love this record – and we're not ashamed to admit it! Sure, it sold a gazillion copies – and sure, for some folks it showed the true demise of the Crusaders ensemble. But for us, it's a masterpiece of smooth fusion, and a landmark album of easy jazz that spawned countless ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
GRP, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... $3.99
Tracks include "Carmel", "Woman You're Driving Me Mad", "Sunrise", "Rainbow Seeker", and "Night Flight". CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, 1987. Used ... $12.99
Featuring Bobby Hutcherson on "The Passionist". CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $2.99
Joe Sample's sitting at a grand piano on the cover, and that image is a nice tip-off to the sound within – an approach that has Joe hitting some more sophisticated acoustic passages at points, while still opening up into the soulful groove we'd expect from his legacy as a core member of The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazzvakning (Iceland), 1978. Near Mint- ... $79.99
With Gunnar Ormslev, Josef Magnusson, Reynir Sigurdsson, Orn Armannsson, Jon Sigurdsson, Gudmundur Stein-Grimsson, and Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson. LP, Vinyl record album
Soulmusic.com (UK), Late 70s/1980s/1990s. New Copy 3CD ... $24.99
A big overview collection of work from the key years of reedman David Sanborn – a player who certainly knew how to hit the heights with the sales of his records, but also had a surprisingly strong, rich career over the years! If you only think of Sanborn as a smooth jazz pioneer, then you'll ... read more CD
Warner, 1983. Very Good+ ... $1.99
With Marcus Miller, Michael Colina, Hiram Bullock, Steve Gadd, and Ralh MacDonald. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear.)
David Sanborn —
Best Of David Sanborn ... CD Warner, 1980s. Used ... $2.99
16 tracks. CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Melaza/Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
David Sanchez kicks off the album's liner notes with a great discussion on the African diaspora and its influence on music – one that's always been strongly felt in David's recordings, but which seems to come through even more strongly here! The record's definitely jazz, but borrows lots of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Poncho Sanchez —
Trane's Delight ... CD Concord, 2019. Used ... $9.99
Poncho Sanchez is a genius – one of the leading lights of the west coast Latin scene at the end of the 70s, and a musician who's never failed to give us his best over the decades – so much so, that he may well be one of the few (along with Eddie Palmieri) who've continued to keep the ... read more CD
Also available Trane's Delight ... LP 33.99(Punch through barcode.)
Island Empire, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $33.99 34.98
Poncho Sanchez is a genius – one of the leading lights of the west coast Latin scene at the end of the 70s, and a musician who's never failed to give us his best over the decades – so much so, that he may well be one of the few (along with Eddie Palmieri) who've continued to keep the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Trane's Delight ... CD 9.99
Poncho Sanchez & Terence Blanchard —
Chano Y Dizzy ... CD Concord, 2011. Used ... $7.99
A pretty wonderful tribute to the pioneering talents of conga great Chano Pozo and jazz trumpet giant Dizzy Gillespie – led by Poncho Sanchez and Terrence Blanchard! The set gets off to an incredible start on a medley in which the players so deftly blend Latin percussion, vocals and rhythms ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
Arista (UK), 1981. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Venus (Japan), 1992. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
First up is an all-ballad album from Pharoah Sanders, but one that's still plenty darn great – and blown with all the depth of soul you might expect from his classics! The tunes are mostly familiar, but taken at a really easygoing, open sort of level – somewhat similar to the ballad ... read more CD
Strata East/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 44.99
A rare non-Impulse Records album from the early days of Pharoah Sanders – but a set that ranks right up there with his classics for that legendary label! The album's one of the classics in Strata East's Dolphy Series – and it's a uniquely collaborative session from 1969, one that has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Pharoah Sanders —
Jewels Of Thought ... LP Impulse, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful reunion of Pharoah Sanders and vocalist Leon Thomas – and a set that captures a lot of the same energy as the pair's previous record – Karma! Thomas' vocals are in wonderful form for the set – stretching out soulfully on the extended classic "Hum-Allah-Hum-Allah-H ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pharoah Sanders —
Journey To The One ... LP Theresa, 1980. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $18.99
A later album by Pharoah, but one of his best! The record is a very tight set of tracks that includes the amazing jazz dance anthem "You've Got to Have Freedom", a killer groover that will stay in your head for days after you've heard it! The rest of the material's equally great, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $39.99
Quite possibly the best-remembered album from Pharoah Sanders' legendary run at Impulse Records – a set that crossed over big, and sold to countless folks who might not have bought a jazz album this hip otherwise! The record was Sanders' first in the wake of Coltrane's passing – and it' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Doctor Jazz, 1987. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Later work by Pharoah Sanders – and an overlooked set that's filled with some pretty nice material! The group features electric piano by Donald Smith and acoustic piano by William Henderson – and the groove is a mixture of spiritual soul jazz with a few more standard numbers that differ ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Transversales Disques (France), 1975. New Copy Gatefold ... $34.99
A gem of a record from the legendary Pharoah Sanders – a set that's recorded right at the tail end of his famous years for Impulse Records, and which has all the best qualities of his last few records for that label! The vibe here is a lot like Elevation or Love Is In Us All – a return ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Priceless Jazz, Mid 60s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $6.99
With "Upper & Lower Egypt", "Thembi", "Astral Traveling", "Creator Has A Master Plan", and more – 8 tracks total. CD
Timeless/Solid (Japan), 1991. New Copy ... $15.99
Laidback, soulful work from Pharoah Sanders – a record that showcases a very different side of his talents than you might know from his classic albums on Impulse Records – but a side that's an equally great revelation overall! The album features mostly older jazz standards, blown by ... read more CD
Evidence/Expansion (UK), 1977/1980. New Copy ... $15.99
Incredible soul jazz from the great Pharoah Sanders – two great numbers from his post-Impulse Records years! "You've Got To Have Freedom" is maybe one of the greatest cuts that Sanders ever did during this time – a long-spun, really anthemic number that has this fast modal ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Nagel Heyer (Germany), 2000. Used ... $5.99
With Greg Cohen on bass, Dennis Mackrel on drums, Uri Caine on piano, Scott Robinson on soprano, baritone & contrabass saxophone, flute, bass clarinet & theremin, Marty Ehrlich on soprano saxophone, bass clarinet & alto flute, Ken Peplowski on tenor saxophone & clarinet & Ray ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arturo Sandoval —
Dear Diz – Every Day I Think Of You ... CD Concord, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderful tribute to Dizzy Gillespie – put together by trumpeter Arturo Sandoval – who can not only claim a big influence from Diz, but a number of past musical partnerships as well! The setting is great – not the simple bop mode that you'd usually get from other Diz tributes ... read more CD
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Arturo Sandoval —
Flight To Freedom ... CD GRP, 1991. Used ... $3.99
One of those strong sets from the time when Arturo Sandoval was really getting some exposure on the American scene – with players who include Ed Calle on saxes, Chico Corea on piano, and Dave Weckl on drums. CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
