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Smoke Sessions, 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
A wonderful album from trombonist Steve Turre – a player who made his mark while young, and just kept on growing over the years – with a bold musical vision that draws on all his experience with the masters, and has been shaped by his strong presence in the lead! The lineup here is a ... read more CD
Telarc, 1999. Used ... $4.99
A nice showcase for Steve Turre's varied influences, and an album that actually features three separate quartets! Each group is anchored by a different piano player – Ray Charles, Stephen Scott, and Chucho Valdes – and they help bring out a different side of Turre's work on tracks that ... read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1968/1969. New Copy ... $13.99
Killer work from the last years of Stanley Turrentine on Blue Note – tracks that appeared here for the first time ever, as a long-overdue LP release at the end of the 70s! The bulk of the set features some compelling quartet work – with Stan's tenor in the company of McCoy Tyner on ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1968. Very Good- Gatefold ... $4.99 6.99
Groovy Stanley Turrentine – blowing soulfully over larger arrangements by Thad Jones – swinging and lively, with a mod 60s pop feel that makes the album quite different than most of Turrentine's other work for Blue Note! The approach is one that we should hate, given how much we love ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, unglued top seam, and is bent at the front panel.)
CBS, 1972. Used ... $5.99
One of the best CTI albums from the early 70s – and one of Stanley Turrentine's funkiest records as well! The album's got a sharper edge than most other Turrentine albums of the time – a quality that goes beyond Stan's already soulful approach to the tenor, and which brings in some ... read more CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Cherry (180 gram pink vinyl pressing) ... LP CTI/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $37.99 39.99
One of the best CTI albums from the early 70s – and one of Stanley Turrentine's funkiest records as well! The album's got a sharper edge than most other Turrentine albums of the time – a quality that goes beyond Stan's already soulful approach to the tenor, and which brings in some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition pressing – on heavyweight pink vinyl!)
Blue Note, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
A really great later Blue Note session from Stanley Turrentine – a small combo set that's almost a return to the format of earlier years! The group's a strong one – and features Shirley Scott on organ, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Idris Muhammad on drums – playing in a style that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series!)
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $14.99
An album of subtle genius and stellar soul from the great Stanley Turrentine – an over looked quartet date that plays with the sharper edge of some of his earlier work for Blue Note, but which also shows the growing sense of color and tone he'd picked up during the 60s! The group here is ... read more CD
Also available Easy Walker (with bonus tracks) ... CD 11.99(1997 Rare Groove pressing. Mark through barcode, promo stamp on disc, and mark on booklet from sticker removal.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1966. Used ... $11.99 14.99
An album of subtle genius and stellar soul from the great Stanley Turrentine – an over looked quartet date that plays with the sharper edge of some of his earlier work for Blue Note, but which also shows the growing sense of color and tone he'd picked up during the 60s! The group here is ... read more CD
Also available Easy Walker ... CD 14.99(2014 SHM-CD pressing!)
Blue Note, 1964. Used ... $8.99
One of Stanley Turrentine's few organ-based sessions for Blue Note – recorded in the company of his wife Shirley Scott, a real cooker on the Hammond who holds it down masterfully here – and great band that's filled out by Kenny Burrell on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass and Otis Finch on ... read more CD
(2002 RVG pressing. Spine has a thin cutout notch.)
Music Masters, 1993. Used ... $2.99
Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Hubert Laws on flute and piccolo flute, Gloria Agostini on harp, Vincent Leroy Evans on kalimba, Sir Roland Hanna on piano, Ron Carter on bass, Grady Tate on drums, Steve Kroon on percussion, and strings from Matthew Raimondi. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... $13.99
A stone smoker from the great Stanley Turrentine – an album that's got a lot more of an edge than some of his other Blue Note dates from the time – yet, for some odd reason, wasn't issued until the end of the 70s! The group's a crackling septet – yet still put together relatively ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1964/1980. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A stone smoker from the great Stanley Turrentine – an album that's got a lot more of an edge than some of his other Blue Note dates from the time – yet, for some odd reason, wasn't issued until the end of the 70s! The group's a crackling septet – yet still put together relatively ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Stanley Turrentine —
More Than A Mood ... CD BMG/Music Masters, 1992. Used ... $2.99
A great lineup featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and fluglelhorn, Cedar Walton on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Fantasy, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A 70s soulful classic from the mighty Stanley Turrentine! Stan's not the bad "Mister T" on this set – he's more in a smooth, mellow mode – blowing over some nice soulful arrangements by Gene Page, ones that take the CTI funk approach, add in some strings, and create a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original gatefold pressing.)
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $5.99
Great large group genius from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – one of a number of 60s Blue Note albums that have Stan exploring a format that he'd use even more strongly in the 70s! Here, the results are superb – thanks in strong part to the great Duke Pearson, whose growing talents as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good ... $16.99
Great large group genius from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – one of a number of 60s Blue Note albums that have Stan exploring a format that he'd use even more strongly in the 70s! Here, the results are superb – thanks in strong part to the great Duke Pearson, whose growing talents as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a partially split top seam and bits of clear tape on the opening and top seam.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Stan 'The Man' Turrentine ... LP Time, 1960. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best Stanley Turrentine albums ever! This hard-wailing set is from the early days of Stan's time at Blue Note – and like his best early sides for that label, this one has him blowing with an edgey tone that rarely ever surfaced in his later, sweeter recordings. Stan's got a sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with "Long Playing Custom Fidelity" labels. Cover has light wear and aging, small sticker remnants, and bumped corners.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Sugar (with bonus track) ... CD CTI/CBS, 1970. Used ... $4.99
A bit hit for Stanley Turrentine – and a pretty darn nice record of extended groovers, with a harder sound than you might expect from the tongue-licking cover, and a title of Sugar! The record's only got three cuts – one of them Stanley's famous version of "Sugar", the other ... read more CD
(Out of print earlier pressing.)
Blue Note, 1962. Very Good+ ... $43.99 48.99
Where it's at with Stanley Turrentine – circa 1962 – a time when the tenorist was really hitting on all burners, and turning out some tremendous work for Blue Note! The album's got Stan working with a special guest – a rare Blue Note appearance from pianist Les McCann, who's also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – BN 4096. Cover has a water stain in one corner, but it is hard to see. Vinyl has one cosmetic mark, but is nice overall.)
Blue Note/Audio Wave, 1962. New Copy ... $31.99 34.99
Where it's at with Stanley Turrentine – circa 1962 – a time when the tenorist was really hitting on all burners, and turning out some tremendous work for Blue Note! The album's got Stan working with a special guest – a rare Blue Note appearance from pianist Les McCann, who's also ... read more CD
(XRCD pressing – audio wave transfer from the original master tapes, and in a cool book-styled package!)
Blue Note, 1960. Used ... $4.99 6.99
During the early 60s, Blue Note wisely cut a number of sessions that took advantage of their soulful in-house rhythm trio The Three Sounds. The group recorded more than a few successful albums under their own name – but they also did a few great records that feature them backing up a more ... read more CD
Futura/Souffle Continu (France), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 32.99
Surprisingly sensitive work from French pianist Francois Tusques – a player we often know from much more bombastic sessions, captured here in a beautiful solo date recorded at his home! Tusques is still extremely creative here – lots of the modern elements that always make his music so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Futura/Souffle Continu (France), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 32.99
A stunning second set of solo piano work from Francois Tusques – in a setting that we like even more than some of his more bombastic group material! Here, Tusques is almost a completely different player – freely improvising, but at a very sensitive level too – in a way that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazzmin, 2002. Used ... $9.99
Blue Note, Late 60s. Used ... $19.99
A really mindblowing session from McCoy Tyner – perfectly titled "Expansions" to showcase the change in his style at the time! The record is one of Tyner's first larger group efforts – and is a brilliant example of the expansion of his talents in the post-Coltrane years ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
McCoy Tyner —
Expansions (Applause version) ... LP Blue Note/Applause, 1970. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A really mindblowing session from McCoy Tyner – perfectly titled "Expansions" to showcase the change in his style at the time! The record is one of Tyner's first larger group efforts – and is a brilliant example of the expansion of his talents in the post-Coltrane years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear, a few light stain spots on the edges.)
McCoy Tyner —
Focal Point ... LP Milestone, 1976. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Brilliant 70s work from McCoy Tyner – a post-Coltrane batch of spiritual soaring jazz tracks, played and written by the man who's got more right to the style than just about anyone else! Tyner's joined by a pretty strong batch of players – including reedmen Gary Bartz on soprano and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small top seam split, light wear.)
Impulse, 1962. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $39.99
A very early date as a leader by McCoy Tyner – cut at a time when he was making big waves in the John Coltrane Quartet, but also sounding plenty darn great on his own! The group here's a trio – with Coltrane associates Art Davis on bass and Elvin Jones on drums – and the warm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing. Cover has some wear and a small split in the bottom seam.)
Milestone, 1977. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A beautifully full session from McCoy Tyner – one recorded with added horns and voices, and very much in the mode of some of Horce Silver's best 70s experiments for Blue Note! The sound is as bold, dynamic, and soulful as other Tyner albums from the time – and the added elements really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some ringwear, and bent corners.)
Telarc, 2000. Used ... $2.99
A solo piano album – with tracks dedicated to Bill Evans, Bud Powell, Earl Hines, Art Tatum, Keith Jarrett, and Chick Corea. CD
(Out of print.)
McCoy Tyner —
Live At Newport ... LP Impulse, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Although "Newport" can often mean "hokey" or "pandering" in the context of live jazz performances – this set is a cooker, one of Tyner's best for Impulse, and a really far-reaching set that has him showing sides he never expressed with Coltrane! The group on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp – a nice copy! Glossy cover has a small cutout hole, and light aging inside the gatefold on one edge – but is nice overall.)
Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1989. Used ... $11.99
McCoy Tyner on piano, Avery Sharpe on bass, and Aaron Scott on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1967. Used ... $7.99
As pure a distillation of McCoy Tyner's lyrical vision as one could ever hope for – a brilliant early standout session for the pianist as a leader! McCoy is backed up here by the energetic drumming of Elvin Jones – with whom he shares a natural empathy from their many years together ... read more CD
(1999 RVG pressing.)
Blue Note, 1988. Near Mint- ... $13.99
A warmly-crafted set of later piano solo material! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Milestone/OJC, 1972. Used ... $9.99
Pretty darn nice stuff from McCoy Tyner, from a period when he was opening up to the soul jazz spiritualism that was around him – a movement that was clearly directly inspired by his work with Coltrane, but which also helped to shape his playing, and return the favor of influence. The group ... read more CD
Also available Sahara ... LP 34.99(OJC pressing.)
Milestone, 1972. Very Good+ ... $34.99
Pretty darn nice stuff from McCoy Tyner, from a period when he was opening up to the soul jazz spiritualism that was around him – a movement that was clearly directly inspired by his work with Coltrane, but which also helped to shape his playing, and return the favor of influence. The group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sahara ... CD 9.99(Orange label pressing. A nice copy!)
Blue Note, 1967. Used ... $9.99 14.99
An incredibly strong set by McCoy Tyner – one of his best late 60s sides for Blue Note – and a record that really hints at the majesty he'd attain on record in the 70s! The album features Tyner's piano at the head of a large group that includes Lee Morgan on trumpet, Julian Priester on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse/GRP, 1964. Used ... $6.99
A great album from McCoy Tyner – a set that's steeped in the modal soulfulness of his years with John Coltrane, but also handled in a way that really has him breaking away from the pack a bit! Half the album's played with a trio that features Jimmy Garrison on bass – but the strongest ... read more CD
(1991 MCA/GRP pressing. Ssmall cutout hole through booklet and tray card.)
McCoy Tyner —
Together ... LP Milestone, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
With Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and flugelhorn, Huber Laws on flute and alto flute, Bennie Maupin on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes and marimba, Stanley Clarke on acoustic bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums, and Bill Summers on congas and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Jazz Line (Germany), 1986. New Copy 2CDs ... $23.99 26.99
A tremendous pairing of players – each stretching out here with even more of a sense of majesty than you might normally hear in their best recordings of the time! The tracks are all nice and long, and really driven by the modal energy of the piano of McCoy Tyner – who's working here ... read more CD
Also available McCoy Tyner & Freddie Hubbard Quintet – Live At Fabrik Hamburg 1986 (3LP 180 gram pressing) ... LP 51.99
Jazz Line (Germany), 1986. New Copy 3LP Gatefold ... $51.99 59.99
A tremendous pairing of players – each stretching out here with even more of a sense of majesty than you might normally hear in their best recordings of the time! The tracks are all nice and long, and really driven by the modal energy of the piano of McCoy Tyner – who's working here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available McCoy Tyner & Freddie Hubbard Quintet – Live At Fabrik Hamburg 1986 ... CD 23.99
Saturn/Modern Harmonic, 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
The voice of June Tyson was a key part of the sound of the Sun Ra Arkestra during the first few decades of its existence – but this is the first time the lady herself has ever gotten a record under her own name – a beautiful collection of Ra-backed, Tyson-fronted tunes that includes ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Yoshimi Ueno —
Taiko No Uminari (Sea Sound) ... CD Johnny's Disk/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $20.99 24.99
A laidback Japanese jazz set from the start of the 80s – filled with warm piano lines, gentle guitar grooves, and some nice moments on tenor! There's a great mellow feel to the record – a quality that's different than other records we've heard of this vintage – still some of the ... read more CD
(Part of the Nippon Jazz Spirits series!)
Woolgathering, 2014. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Includes the songs "The Remanent Of Everything", "Pictures In Grey","I'm So Shallow", "The Prairie Is A Rolling Ocean", "Into The World There Came A Soul/Vanity Fare", "The Fleeting Nature Of Time And Beauty", "I Give My Back To The ... read more CD
Birgit Ulher, Damon Smith & Chris Cogburn —
Eternity-Cult ... CD Balance Point Acoustics, 2021. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Birgit Ulher on trumpet, radio, speaker and objects, Damon Smith on double bass, and Chris Cogburn on percussion and electronics. CD
Soul Note (Italy), 1995. Used ... $4.99
Gebhard Ullmann on saxophones and bass clarinet, Ellery Eskelin on tenor sax, Drew Gress on bass, and Phil Haynes on drums. CD
(NOTE – CD is missing back traycard artwork and is priced accordingly.)
Soul Note (Italy), 1997. Used ... $2.99
Gebhard Ullmann on reeds, Ellery Eskelin on tenor, Drew Gress on bass, and Phil Haynes on drums. CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the rear tray card and priced accordingly.)
Stunt (Denmark), 1999. Used ... $6.99
Hans Ulrik on tenor and soprano sax, John Scofield on guitars, Lars Danielsson on bass, and Peter Erskine on drums. CD
Piero Umiliani (Rovi) —
Pianofender Blues ... LP Omicron/Dialogo (Italy), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 34.99
A great set of keyboard work from the legendary Piero Umiliani – and one that's definitely heavy on the Fender Rhodes promised in the title! Piero first started out with a more jazz-based sound in the 60s, and that definitely returns here – but updated nicely with a sweet set of 70s ... (Sound Library, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Piero Umiliani with Chet Baker —
Smog – Musiche Dalla Colonna Sonora Originale (180 gram vinyl plus bonus CD) ... LP RCA/Rearward (Italy), Early 60s. New Copy ... $29.99 34.99
An early jazzy soundtrack from the great Piero Umiliani – made even better by some key work from Chet Baker on trumpet and Helen Merrill on vocals! The set was done at a time when both artists were spending some time in Italy – shaping the scene with their presence, and really standing ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Menace (UK), 2022. New Copy ... $30.99 34.99
A really great live EP from Underground Canopy – a funky group who were raised on influences from the world of hip hop and funk, then set up to make some great sounds of their own! Unlike other funky combos, who maybe go back to the 60s or 70s for their inspirations – these guys have a ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marlin/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
One of the sweetest fusion sets ever recorded from guitarist Phil Upchurch – a set that's less trippy than his earlier albums, but one that more than makes up for that with a tightly soulful groove! Production is by John Tropea and George Benson – and you can definitely hear their ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
Hawk, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear, some stuck-on paper on the back, smudges, cutout hole.)
Blue Note, 1993. Used ... $2.99
One of the biggest-selling albums ever on the Blue Note label – even though the music here started out in the realm of copyright infringement! Back in the early 90s, the British duo used a big Herbie Hancock sample for an underground club cut – and when Blue Note heard about the track, ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
(Small cutout notch through spine.)
Blue Note, 2003. Used ... $4.99
"New" is a relatively redundant word to use for an artist like Chucho Valdes – who's been breaking down boundaries since his earliest recordings – but it's also the quickest and least complicated way to address the manner in which he works. The set's like other American sides ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hatology (Switzerland), 2006. Used ... $9.99
Colin Vallon on piano, Pat Moret on bass, and Sam Rohrer on drums. CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Moshe Naim/Sommor (Spain), 1976. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $18.99 28.99
One of those really special records from the French scene of the 70s – a time when the local musicians were mixing sounds with new visitors from the post-colonial years – often with inspiration from American artists too! This set features singer/cultural figure Franck Valmont working ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rob Van Bavel —
En Blanc Et Noir 11 ... CD Challenge, 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Rob Van Bavel on piano, Vincent Koning on guitar, Frans Van Geest on bass, and Bert Boeren on trombone. CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Sonorama (Germany), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $9.99 21.99
A rare jazz treasure from the European scene of the early 70s – killer material from a wealth of American artists and local talents – all done as special sessions for Dutch radio, and never issued to the public on record! Despite the radio origins of the music, the sound here is ... read more CD
(And don't miss the Mark Murphy Happy Samba 7" – which features different material from the same sessions!)
Kindred Spirits (Netherlands), 2010. Used ... $6.99
A pretty wonderful set of timeless piano fronted jazz from Gideon Van Gelder – a name we recognized for his work with Jose James on Jose's Black Magic LP – here with one of the most classic groove jazz inspired sets ever on the Kindred Spirits label! Gideon is a brilliant, versatile ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Paul Van Kemenade —
No Way Station ... CD Kemo (Netherlands), 2007. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "No Way Station", "Pace", "Stranger Than Paranoia", "Bramen Plukken", "Violins Against Violence", "Strings For Linx", and "Unfinished Chordless Tango". CD
Zon en Maan (Holland), 1990. Used ... $6.99
Paul Van Kemenade on alto saxophone, Tobias Delius on tenor saxophone, Hans Sparla on trombone, Jeroen Van Vliet on piano, Eric Van Der Westen on bass, and Pieter Bast on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Decca/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $18.99 29.99
A massive Fender Rhodes set from early 70s Belgium – the kind of set that never shows up on this side of the Atlantic, and which is pretty darn rare in its home territory too! Keyboardist Jack Van Poll has a wonderful sense of space on this set – a way of letting the tunes build simply ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(50th Anniversary pressing – limited ediiton of 750 – on heavyweight gold vinyl!)
Challenge (Netherlands), 1993. Used ... $9.99
Jasper Van't Hof on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 15.00
Beautiful solo recordings from saxophone genius Ken Vandermark – music that we don't normally hear in such a setting from Ken, given what a strong collaborator he is – and a set that's just a further reminder of the endless depths of his talents! The material was recorded at Vandermark' ... read more CD
(Part of the Black Cross Solo Sessions series!)
Atavistic, 1999. Used ... $14.99
A brilliant meeting of the minds! Tenorist Ken Vandermark pays tribute to the great Joe Harriott – the British modernist sax player, who's finally been getting some attention these days. Harriott was not only a fantastic player, but he also was an incredible writer – and the ... read more CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2013. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Bold, beautiful work from the team of Ken Vandermark and Mats Gustafsson – two of the most inventive reed players of the past few decades – working together here in free, unfettered formation! The set was actually recorded right above Dusty Groove – in a very open, woody loft ... read more CD
Corbett vs. Dempsey, 2015. New Copy Gatefold ... $12.99 15.99
The album's titled after the 1960 Michael Snow painting that graces the cover – but it features recently-recorded music that remind us that Snow's still a hell of an improviser too! Snow's is maybe best known to most for his important experimental film work of the 60s and 70s – but as ... read more CD
Vandermark 5 —
Simpatico ... CD Atavistic, 1999. Used ... $4.99
The intensity of this group keeps on growing with each release – and this one is a blinding array of influences, tributes, and incredibly tight musicianship. The recording differs from earlier ones in that it's got a strongly pronounced guitar, played by Jeb Bishop, who also doubles on ... read more CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the rear tray card and is priced accordingly.)
Cenacolo/Bonfire (Italy), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
Images of flute, and some mighty cool keyboards too – a sweet sound library set that mixes the reed work of Joel Vandroogenbroeck with electric touches that create a killer sound that's not unlike some of the 70s soundtrack material by Sven Libaek! Joel's lead lines have the expressive feel ... (Sound Library, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Vanessa —
Black & White ... LP Compendium Records/Roundtable (Australia), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 34.99
A fantastically frenetic electric combo from the Norwegian scene of the 70s – one who clearly draw inspiration from some of the more dynamic prog acts on the UK scene from a few years before, but who deliver the goods with a vibe that really returns the instrumental energy to jazz overall! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Soul Note (Italy), 1992. Used ... $9.99
Tom Varner on French horn, Ed Jackson on alto saxophone, Rich Rothenberg on tenor saxophone, Mike Richmond on bass, and Tom Rainey on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Tonodisc/Altercat (Germany), 1971. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Some of the earliest recordings of Brazilian percussionist Nana Vasconcelos – an artist who'd go on to have a huge history in jazz, including famous work with Pat Metheny on ECM! This set has Nana very much in his roots – playing first on a stunning solo percussion track that mixes ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Rebecca's Records (Germany), 2021. Near Mint- ... $11.99
With Harry Weir on saxophone, Cameron Thomson-Duncan on trumpet, Chris Greive on trombone, Lorne Cowieson on trumpet and flugelhorn, Brodie Jarvie on double bass, Dave Koor and Chris Greive on keys, Dave Robertson on percussion, Graham Costello on drums, Tom Gibbs on Fender Rhodes, Tom Stephenson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Columbia, Early 50s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
The album that really put Sarah Vaughan on the map – a killer set that really showed how sultry jazz vocals could sound in the postwar years – never overtone, nor torchy-cliched – but right on the money, with a sense of grace and poise that few others can match – even after ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a center split in the top seam.)
Mercury, 1958. Used ... $6.99 9.99
One of our favorite albums ever by Sarah Vaughan – and a really jazz-based session that's totally hip! Sarah's working here live at the legendary London House nightclub in Chicago – singing with a small combo that includes Ronnell Bright on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Roy Haynes ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pablo (Japan), 1979. Used ... $14.99 19.99
Sarah Vaughan takes on the work of Duke Ellington – almost presented here in a style that's similar to some of the Songbook albums on Verve from the 50s! Billy Byers handles most of the arrangements here – especially on the larger group numbers – but some tracks are also in a ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, 2001 pressing. Still sealed with obi!)
EmArcy/Polygram, 1955. Used ... $4.99
A hip album from Sarah Vaughan – one recorded with great jazz backings from Ernie Wilkins, and featuring a young Cannonball Adderley as the main soloist! The addition of Adderley's alto definitely brings a swinging sound to the set – a sense of soul that's even deeper than usual for ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roulette/Warner (Japan), 1963. Used ... $13.99
The title's no lie – as Sarah Vaughan sings here in some very soulful company – thanks to arrangements from Gerald Wilson, which make this record one of the standout from her years on Roulette Records! The other players aren't listed, but they're clearly the kind of top-shelf bunch ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2017 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
EmArcy, 1955. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Verve Acoustic Sounds Series!)
Mercury, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Mercury/Verve, 1956. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99 7.99
EmArcy, 1956. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of Vaughan's nice jazz sides from the 50s on EmArcy, but cut with slightly larger backing, almost in the vein of some here concurrent pop oriented work at the Mercury parent label during the same time. Arrangements are by Hal Mooney, and Vaughan takes an approach that showcases how she ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label drummer logo pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has some light oxidation. Cover has light surface wear, yellowing from age, split bottom seam, and a vintage price sticker in back.)
Mercury, 1957. Used ... $3.99
One of Sarah Vaughan's best albums from the 50s – a swinging live set caught at Chicago's Mister Kelly's night club – and recorded with very small combo backing! The album's a great contrast to some of Sarah's more fully arranged sets of the era – and it features piano from Jimmy ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Sarah Vaughan At Mister Kelly's (with bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99(BMG Music Club pressing.)
Mercury, 1957. Used ... $3.99
One of Sarah Vaughan's best albums from the 50s – a swinging live set caught at Chicago's Mister Kelly's night club – and recorded with very small combo backing! The album's a great contrast to some of Sarah's more fully arranged sets of the era – and it features piano from Jimmy ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Sarah Vaughan At Mister Kelly's ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Mainstream (Japan), 1973. Used ... $19.99
A beautiful collaboration between Sarah Vaughan and Michel Legrand – and easily one of Sarah's greatest albums of the 70s! As he was doing with other singers at the time, Legrand helps Vaughan hit a new level of sophistication here – bringing in tunes that really get past simple pop ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, and includes obi.)
Jazzletter, 1985. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $1.99 9.99
A rare oddity – and a surprisingly nice record! Sarah Vaughan sings the words of Pope John Paul II – but set to groovy arrangements by Francy Boland, conducted by Lalo Schifrin! This trio of secular talents helps make the album much nicer than you'd expect – an unusual later ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface and edge wear.)
Blue Note, 1947. Used ... $2.99
Mad About Records (Portugal), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 36.99
An incredible bit of Brazilian jazz from the start of the 80s – and like so many of the best records from that scene, a set that's not easy to describe in more familiar modes! There's electric instrumentation in the lineup, with some especially nice guitar – but the record's not a ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rhythm Section International (UK), 2021. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99
A group of players with ties to other groups on the London scene – all working here together at a level that will really blow away your expectations of a familiar trio album! On paper, the record's got a familiar feel – bass from Cameron Dawson, drums from Dougal Taylor, and keyboards ... read more CD
GNP, 1949. Near Mint- ... $1.99 6.99
A perfect example of why the Charlie Ventura group was one of the most popular live acts on the west coast scene of it's day! Producer Gene Norman really manages to capture the charm of the group in all its glory – recorded live in a lineup that features Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bennie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Brunswick, Late 50s. Very Good ... $3.99
Nice work from Charlie Ventura on a variety of horns – not just tenor, but also alto, baritone, and bass saxophone too – plus some vocals from Jackie & Roy – set to occasional larger backings from George Williams. LP, Vinyl record album
(Small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, aging, a small peeled spot at the center, and a thin stain at the opening with peeled spots in front.)
EmArcy, Early 50s. Very Good ... $5.99
Classic bop work from Charlie Ventura – recorded with a large band that includes Neal Hefti, Bennie Green, Bill Harris, Tony Scott, and Jackie Cain on vocals. With a lineup like that, it's hard to miss – and the album's filled with the kind of raw energy that made Ventura a surprising ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Drummer logo pressing with deep groove. Side two has oxidation. Cover has aging, light edge wear, some surface wear, tiny split on the top.)
La Sape (Australia), 2022. New Copy ... $28.99 33.99
A great mix of jazz instrumentation and contemporary rhythms from David Versace – an Australian musician who comes across here with the warmth of some of our favorite European projects from years back – such as classic records on labels like Schema or Compost! There's definitely lots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steeplechase (Denmark), 2022. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
If you don't know the talents of Gary Versace on the piano, this is definitely the record to introduce you to his work – as Versace has quietly become one of the most distinct artists on his instrument in recent years – with a very individual quality that's almost impossible to describe ... read more CD
Ozella, 2022. Used ... $4.99
Martti Vesala on trumpet, Petri Puolitaival on reeds, Joonas Haavisto on piano and Fender Rhodes, Juho Kivivuori on bass, and Ville Pynssi on drums. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Clean Feed (Portugal), 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Portuguese trumpeter Luis Vicente has created a wonderful American/European quartet here – a group of really like-minded players who seem to have the easygoing interaction hinted at with their pose on the cover, delivered with the sonic promise of the speakers that stand above their heads in ... read more CD
Blue Note, 1963. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
An album that's maybe one of the least familiar Blue Note records to most jazz listeners – a set that was barely pressed up at the time, and reissued infrequently – yet which is a tremendous debut as a leader from tenorist Harold Vick! At the time of the album's release, Vick had been ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the excellent Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Moers (Germany), 1985. Used ... $13.99 16.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
