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A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
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Hi Hat, 1978. New Copy ... $16.99
Fully-electrified work from legendary drummer Tony Williams – every bit as searing as you might expect, given that the date features Brian Auger on keyboards and Ronnie Montrose on guitar! The rockish leanings of both of those musicians get plenty of space here, as does the basswork of Mario ... read more CD
Columbia, 1976. Very Good ... $7.99
Tony Williams is a million miles from his work with the Miles Davis Quintet on this record – grooving in a heavy rock/fusion mode with his New Lifetime group that includes Allan Holdsworth on guitar, Tony Newton on bass and vocals, and Alan Pasqua on keyboards! The tracks have a post Jeff ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve, with some wear and tear. Cover has ring and edge wear and a light stain in back.)
Criterion, 1958. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A really unique little session – for a number of reasons! Firstly, the set features pianist Claude Williamson playing versions of Gerry Mulligan compositions – nearly all of them tracks that Mulligan wrote specifically to be played by his piano-less groups of the early 50s – in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound reissue. Cover has lightly bent corners and a partially unglued bottom seam.)
Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... $24.99
One of the greatest albums ever from west coast pianist Claude Williamson – from the cool image on the cover, right down to the freely swinging grooves on the vinyl! Williamson's working here in trio formation with Red Mitchell on bass and Mel Lewis on drums – mostly on familiar tunes, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s mono Japanese CBS/Sony pressing – 22AP 126. Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, and a Swing Journal seal of approval in front.)
Steeplechase, 1992. Used ... $9.99
Larry Willis on piano, David Williams on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Mapleshade, 1993. Used ... $9.99
A nice set of duets – Larry Willis on piano and Hamiet Bluiett on baritone sax! CD
(Out of print.)
Pacific Jazz, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Ahhh . . . Gerald Wilson at the height of his powers – recording here in a mode that could never miss! The group's a jazz orchestra, but it's filled with some of the hippest cats on the west coast in the 60s – soulful soloists who include Anthony Ortega on flute and alto, Curtis Amy on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black & silver label pressing with deep groove.)
Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
A seminal moment on the west coast scene of the 60s – a record that has the great Gerald Wilson pulling together some of the best elements that were going on at the time, and also pointing the way towards changes to come in the future! The set's not the first effort by Wilson on record, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Pacific Jazz, 1963. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A seminal moment on the west coast scene of the 60s – a record that has the great Gerald Wilson pulling together some of the best elements that were going on at the time, and also pointing the way towards changes to come in the future! The set's not the first effort by Wilson on record, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and sticker spot.)
Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1963. Used ... $14.99
An excellent album from Gerald Wilson – one that features some of his most inventive writing and arranging to date! The album's a perfect balance between the two sides of LA jazz in the 60s – the soul jazz groove, and the growing modern scene – which often didn't get the larger ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2011 Japanese pressing.)
Pacific Jazz, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Latiny tracks from Gerald Wilson – but done with his usual tight LA soul jazz groove! Wilson swings, as always, and leads a band of LA players with a fabulous mix of styles. The set's got Harold Land, Anthony Ortega, Laurindo Almeida, Roy Ayers, Teddy Edwards, and Jimmy Woods – to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Discovery pressing in a textured white border cover.)
Trend, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A very hip lineup – with Harold Land and Ernie Watts on tenor, Jerome Richardson and Anthony Ortega on alto, Jack Nimitz on baritone, Thurman Green and Garnett Brown on trombone, Harold Land Jr on electric piano, Milcho Leviev on keyboards, and Paul Humphrey on drums! Titles include "Get ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Jack Wilson —
Easterly Winds ... CD Blue Note, 1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A sublime album by one of our favorite talents in 60s jazz – pianist Jack Wilson, making his second Blue Note appearance here amidst a group of other more likely label players that include Lee Morgan on trumpet, Jackie McLean on alto, and Billy Higgins on drums! Despite the presence of those ... read more CD
(Out of print, limited edition Connoisseur pressing.)
Century 67, 1966. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
Fantastic work from one of our favorite jazz duos of all time – pianist Jack Wilson and the young vibes genius Roy Ayers – working here back before his soul/funk fame of the 70s, in a completely different style! Ayers and Wilson only made a handful of records together back in the day ... read more CD
Jazzhead (Australia), 2015. Used ... $9.99
Julien Wilson on saxophone and bass recorder, Stephen Magnusson on guitar, Barney McAll on piano and keyboards, Mark Helias on bass, and Jim Black on drums and percussion. CD
Palmetto, 2009. Used ... $8.99
Matt Wilson on drums – with Andrew D'Angelo on alto sax and bass clarinet, Jeff Lederer on tenor and soprano sax, Chris Lightcap on bass, and special guest vocals from the Swayettes and the Wilson Family Singers. CD
Palmetto, 2013. Used ... $11.99
Matt Wilson on drums – with John Medeski on piano, Jeff Lederer on saxophones and clarinet, Kirk Knuffke on cornet, and Chris Lightcap on bass. CD
Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley —
Nancy Wilson/Capitol, Mid 60s. Used ... $3.99
The sweet vocals of Nancy join the classic Cannonball quintet for a great set of soul jazz tunes that was one of Capitol's biggest selling jazz sides in the 60s! About half the cuts feature Nancy on vocals – on tunes like "Save Your Love For Me", "Never Will I Marry", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Nancy Wilson/(Out of print.)
Capitol, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
The sweet vocals of Nancy join the classic Cannonball quintet for a great set of soul jazz tunes that was one of Capitol's biggest selling jazz sides in the 60s! About half the cuts feature Nancy on vocals – on tunes like "Save Your Love For Me", "Never Will I Marry", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Nancy Wilson/(70s yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has a name in marker on both sides, a small sticker spot, light wear, and some aging. Labels have some marker.)
Capitol, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
An album of mixed vocal and instrumental cuts, some with Nancy in the lead, backed by Shearing's combo, others with Shearing's group alone. The vocal tracks are quite nice jazz ones – and include "On Green Dolphin Street", "Born To Be Blue", "All Night Long", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, Late 60s. Used ... $14.99
Excellent early work by organist Reuben Wilson – recorded for Blue Note, with a tight jazz funk vibe! Reuben Wilson's original career as an organist had a brief explosive flourish that ran from the end of the 60s to the middle of the 70s – but during that time, he recorded a nice batch ... read more CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode, disc has a promo stamp.)
Blue Note, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
A funky gem from Hammond hero Reuben Wilson – one of the last great organ players to emerge from the 60s soul jazz scene – and a musician who seemed to have a great ear for funky currents right from the start! Part of the album's charm is the drums of Idris Muhammad (aka Leo Morris) ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series!)
Stretch, 1998. Used ... $6.99
A great little record from Steve Wilson – one filled with joy, life, and an undeniable sense of soul! The album's more like some lost indie soul jazz date on a label like Muse from a decade or two before than the set you'd expect from this vintage – and Wilson's approach here is open, ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Maxjazz, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Steve Wilson on alto and soprano saxophone and flute, Paul Bollenback on acoustic and acoustic guitar, Bruce Barth on keyboards and Fender Rhodes, Ed Edwards on bass, James Genus on electric bass, Adam Cruz and Billy Kilson on drums, Adam Cruz and Wilson "Chembo" Corniel on percussion, ... read more CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Verve, 1956. Very Good ... $5.99
The title's certainly right on this one – as Teddy Wilson's approach to the keys is as impeccable as his look on the cover of the record! The tunes are short, but they're filled with plenty of bright notes – a masterful illustration of economy on the keys of the piano – but one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has a half split top seam.)
Who's Who, 1977. Sealed ... $4.99
With George Duvivier on bass, Teddy Wilson Jr on drums, Sam Turner on conga, Lionel Hampton on vibes, and Gerry Fuller on clarinet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner, light wear and aging, and New Recording sticker.)
Storyville, Early 40s/1968/1980. Used ... $4.99
Includes early transcription recordings, a mid-40s sextet session with Benny Morton and Edmond Hall, a 1968 trio date with Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, and 1980 trio session. CD
(Out of print.)
Carosello (Italy), 1976. Near Mint- ... $16.99
An obscure later date from the legendary pianist – recorded in Italy, with Lino Patruno on bass and Carlo Sola on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
Features Wilson on piano, Al Lucas on bass, and Jo Jones on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original trumpeter logo pressing, with deep groove. Cover has a split on the top seam and some light wear.)
Verve, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A sweet return of the cool sounds that Kai Winding cut on his Soul Surfin album – not really jazz, but a wicked hybrid of groovy 60s modes – set to larger orchestrations this time around, but still featuring some great ondioline from Jean Jacques Perry! Perry's instrument is really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has a small squiggle in red pen in front and some discoloration from age in back.)
Impulse, Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
The famous 50s team of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding are reunited strongly here – after working alone for several years on their own projects! The groove here is a bit more open and less arranged than some of the pair's earlier projects – mostly just two trombones in the lead, soloing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label stereo ABC/Impulse pressing in a Mono cover. Cover has a small stereo sticker.)
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A cool quintet session from the great trombonists JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – one that really lets their twin horns soar free together – with only a bit of light backing to spur them on! The group's got a great rhythm section – with Dick Katz on piano, Al Harewood on drums, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and some spots of gloss separation.)
MPS, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Horace Parlan on piano, Mads Vinding on bass, and Allan Ganley on drums. Titles include "Ripp Off", "Slow Grind", "March Of The Jazz Experts", "Mississippi Mud", "Blue & Sentimental", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PAUSA. Cover as light wear.)
Jazztone/Hall Of Fame, 1957. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Winding on trombone, Stitt on alto and tenor, Horace Silver on piano, and Charles Mingus on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Paul Winter's classic sextet is recorded here in both Rio and New York – one of three different sessions that Winter cut for Columbia in the 60s – all records that explore his own love of the bossa at a time when it was coincidentally very good business to be doing so! Tracks are light ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 sound stereo pressing with 1C/1C matrix. Cover has light wear and two small peel spots from sticker removal.)
Columbia, 1964. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A record that sounds like it's got a hokey title – but one that actually has Winter working with players that include Cecil McBee, Freddie Waits, Samb Brown, and Jeremy Steig. The "folk" in the songs is hardly of the Dylan type – as Winter uses jazz to explore a host of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Columbia Special Products pressing. Vinyl has cosmetic sleeve impressions. Cover has a Special Archives Series sticker.)
Epic, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
With Winter on soprano and vocals; David Darling on cello and vocals; Paul McCanless on oboe, english horn, contrabass, sarrusophone, and vocals; Ralph Towner on guitars and vocals; Herb Bushler on bass; and Collin Walcott on percussion; plus guests including Billy Cobham, Barry Altschul, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later blue label pressing.)
Jens Winther & the SWR Big Band —
Jazz In Concert ... CD SWR (Germany), 1995. Used ... $4.99
Features Jens Winther on trumpet. All tracks are originals and include "Child Of Nature", "Lifetime", "The Heirophant", and "Alien Cult". CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Hi Fi, 1959. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Arguably one of the greatest albums ever cut by Jimmy Witherspoon – recorded live at an early Monterey Jazz Festival, and done in a style that shows the strong link between jazz and blues in Jimmy's work! The group on the set includes Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, Coleman Hawkins, and Woody ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stony Plain, 1969. Used ... $4.99
Blue Bamboo, 2010. Used ... $7.99
Woody Witt on tenor and soprano sax, Gary Norian on piano, Anthony Sapp on bass, and Mark Simmons on drums – plus special guest Chris Cortez on guitar. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Discovery, 1967/1977. Near Mint- ... $3.99
An obscure 60s recording by a very young Mike Wofford! Mike plays acoustic piano, with Monty Budwig on bass and John Guerin on drums – and titles include "Nimrod", "Bird Of Paradise", "Behind The Face", and "Slap That Bass". LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Vinyl is in great shape, but cover is lightly stained and wrinkled along the right side, with some separation and flaking.)
Discovery, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Wofford plays acoustic and electric piano – with Andy Simpkins on bass and Jim Plank on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Mike Wofford —
Mike Wofford Trio Plays Jerome Kern Vol 2 ... LP Discovery, 1980. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Wofford on piano – with Anthony Ortega on alto, tenor, flute, and clarinet; Tom Azarello on bass; and Jim Plank on drums, percussion, and vibes. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Capri, 2010. Used ... $8.99
Mike Wofford on piano, Holly Hofmann on flute and alto and piccolo flute, Terell Stafford on trumpet and flugelhorn, Rob Thorsen on bass, and Richard Sellers on drums. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Second Floor (Germany), 2001. Used ... $9.99
Nils Wogram on trombone, Hayden Chisholm on alto saxophone and bass clarinet, Matt Penman on bass, and Jochen Ruckert on drums. CD
(Out of print, packaged ina slim sleeve.)
Enja (Germany), 1998. Used ... $9.99
Nils Wogram on trombone, Simon Nabatov on piano, Nicolas Thys on bas, and Jochen Ruckert on drums. CD
Warren Wolf —
Warren Wolf ... CD Mack Avenue, 2011. Used ... $9.99
Jazz vibist Warren Wolf's been prowling around for years now, delivering brilliantly and excitingly with each thing we've heard from him – and this self-titled debut for Mack Avenue is truly his sharpest, best and strongest work to date – a total gem! He's working here with a stellar ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Planet Arts, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Includes the songs "Intro", "Through and Through", "The Doctor In December", "Interlude (Who's Blues)","Americano", "My Kinda Beautiful", "F Minor (The Drive)", "String Quartet", "Tune for T", "Interlude ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Los Angeles Phonograph, 1984. Near Mint- ... $19.99
With John Wood on piano, Rickey Kelly on vibes, Tony Dumas and Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and Billy Higgins and Ralph Penland on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Juli Wood, 2012. Used ... $5.99
Juli Wood on tenor, baritone, and alto sax – with Larry Bowen on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Berry on trombone, Pete Benson on organ, Dan Delorenzo on bass, and Todd Howell and Mike Schlick on drums. CD
Lyman/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 44.99
A killer little set from funky organist Lyman Woodard – an old bandmate of Dennis Coffey, and one of the standout stalwarts of the 70s Detroit jazz funk scene! The set features Lyman working in a live setting – grooving out over some mighty long tracks that blend jazz and soul together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Strata/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Hypnotic organ funk from Lyman Woodard – an old bandmate of Dennis Coffey, and one of the shining lights of the 70s Detroit scene! This is amazing, amazing stuff – Woodard's electric piano, organ and occasional mellotron and Norma Bell's alto saxophone lend a cosmic funk aspect ... read more CD
(2022 remaster edition.)
Uuquipleu, 1974/1993. New Copy 2CDs ... $16.99
Rare work from one of the true powerhouse performers on the Detroit jazz scene – organist Lyman Woodard, famous for a few funk records in the 70s – but a musician who also gigged non-stop for decades in the Motor City! This double-length set features two performances, almost 20 years ... read more CD
P-Vine (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $24.99
Mad funky vibes from The Wooden Glass – a group led by vibist Billy Wooten – an obscure player in the history books, but one who has had a huge influence on 21st Century groove! Billy's got a hard style on the vibes that's like Bobby Hutcherson and Roy Ayers at their soulful best ... read more CD
Antilles, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Phil Woods plays both alto and clarinet – in a quartet with Hal Galper on piano, Bill Goodwin on drums, and Steve Gilmore on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1954/1959. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Really wonderful work from alto genius Phil Woods – already showing a sense of tone and timing that breaks him away from all the Charlie Parker devotees on the market! The groups are great, and Jimmy Raney adds in some amazing chromatic work on guitar – bringing to Phil the same sort ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Concord, 1988. Used ... $12.99
With Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Nick Brignola on baritone, Hal Crook on trombone, Nelson Hill on tenor, Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. CD
Also available Evolution ... LP 5.99(Out of print.)
Concord, 1988. Near Mint- ... $5.99
With Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Nick Brignola on baritone, Hal Crook on trombone, Nelson Hill on tenor, Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Evolution ... CD 12.99
Concord, 1990. Used ... $5.99
Features Phil Woods on alto sax and clarinet, Tom Harrell on trumpet, Hal Crook on trombone, Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Denon (Japan), 1986. Used ... $9.99
A great later swinger from Phil Woods – a tight acoustic session recorded for the Denon label in Japan, and put together with a really classic feel overall! Wood's alto is amazing – sharp and fluid right from the start, and set up with a crack group that includes Tom Harrell on trumpet ... read more CD
(Out of print, original Japanese pressing.)
Chesky, 1988. Used ... $11.99
With George Mraz on bass, Kenny Washington on drums, and Tommy Flanagan on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Gryphon, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $2.99
An album of tributes to artists that played an important role in Phil Wood's life and career – with Mike Melillo on keyboards, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums; with orchestral backing conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. Titles include "Julian", "Paul", "O ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a half split top seam held with a piece of clear tape.)
PAJ, 1982. Near Mint- ... $3.99
With Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Phil Woods —
Phil Woods & His European Rhythm Machine At The Montreux Jazz Festival ... CD MGM/Verve, 1969. Used ... $11.99
One of the smartest moves Phil Woods ever made was to move to Paris in 1968 and pick up a European rhythm section that featured George Gruntz, Henri Texier, and Daniel Humair. At the time, the idea of a European rhythm section might have been considered suicide by some folks – but for Woods, ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2003 digipack pressing – in great shape!)
Candid, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Really compelling large group work from Phil Woods – one of his first-ever efforts of its type, and a tremendous session that's filled with solos from a wide array of very hip players! The whole album's built around a 5-part "Rights Of Swing" work penned by Woods – a jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Barnaby pressing. Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Candid/Musical Heritage Society, 1961. Used ... $6.99
Really compelling large group work from Phil Woods – one of his first-ever efforts of its type, and a tremendous session that's filled with solos from a wide array of very hip players! The whole album's built around a 5-part "Rights Of Swing" work penned by Woods – a jazz ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1969. Used ... $9.99
Hip and groovy work from Phil – very different than both his earlier bop-heavy sides, and his freer European recordings – recorded with some great backings by Johnny Pate, the excellent Chicago soul arranger who also did some great soundtrack work! Pate's come up with some tight short ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gryphon, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
A pretty great little record from Phil Woods – a return to straighter playing after the freer sounds of some of his early 70s European work, done in a mode that has lots of nice boppish touches, and which also shows a more deeply soulful side of Phil's blowing. Titles include "Change ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Century, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $3.99
A pretty great little record from Phil Woods – a return to straighter playing after the freer sounds of some of his early 70s European work, done in a mode that has lots of nice boppish touches, and which also shows a more deeply soulful side of Phil's blowing. Titles include "Change ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic (Japan), 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $49.99
One of the most wonderful Phil Woods albums ever! No kidding – this is amazing! Woods played on lots of other records – and often in settings that made you wonder why people thought he was so great – but on this one, he's totally in the spotlight, fronting a mellow easy quartet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing!)
Phil Woods & Gene Quill —
Phil & Quill ... LP RCA, 1956. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A wonderful twin-alto session from the mid 50s – and one of our favorites from the RCA jazz years! Gene Quill was always one of the crisper, tighter alto talents of the time, and he's ably paired here with a young Phil Woods – an equally crisp player at this point in his career, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – RGP 1173M. Cover has some very light wear, but is great overall.)
Hanssler (Germany), 1996. Used ... $11.99
Featuring Phil Woods, Klaus Graf, and Bernd Rabe on alto sax, Peter Weniger on tenor sax, Karl Farrent on trumpet, Klaus Wagenleiter on piano, and Henning Sieverts on bass. CD
(Still sealed.)
Concord, 1997. Used ... $6.99
With Brian Lynch on trumpet, Bill Charlap on piano, and Steve Gilmore on bass. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Epic, 1957. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Rare as hens' teeth – and an incredible meeting of two vastly underrated alto talents! Phil Woods got plenty of opportunities to record as a leader in the 50s, but altoist Gene Quill was often buried in bigger groups – a fact that makes this album one of the few chances to really hear ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s Japanese CBS/Sony pressing, ECPZ 1, with insert. Cover has light aging and bumped corners.)
RCA, 1975. Sealed ... $11.99
A wonderful record – one in which Phil Woods blows alto solos over the arrangements of Michel Legrand – handled in the masterful style of Legrand's best jazzy soundtrack work, and in a way that lets Woods hit some of his best solos of the 70s! Legrand's always been great at this sort ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing! Cover has a cutout hole in the corner.)
Jazzed Media, 2008/2009. Used ... $6.99
Tracks include "Brazilian Affair", "Nothing But Soul", "Flowers", "Ol' Dude", "Song For Sass", and "Mother Time". CD
(Still sealed.)
Prestige, 1957. Sealed ... $9.99
Four altos in perfect formation – a record that captures a young Phil Woods at the height of his powers, and offers a rare non-baritone set from the great Sahib Shihab! The style here is similar to the Prestige tenor blowing sessions of the time – with core rhythms by a trio that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
P-Vine (Japan), 1994. Used ... $19.99
A smoking live set from vibesman Billy Wooten – recorded with a slightly Latin mode, thanks to backing from his hip Music Royale ensemble! Wooten's vibes are as sharp and soulful here as on any of his great 70s recordings – and the added fire of the Latin group really helps Billy find ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Nonesuch, 1991. Used ... $4.99
The World Saxophone Quartet changes things up on Metamorphosis and adds a trio of percussionists – Mor Thiam, Chief Bey, and Mar Gueye. CD
(Out of print.)
Justin Time (Canada), 2000. Used ... $7.99
Oliver Lake on alto sax, Hamiet Bluiett on baritone sax, John Purcell on soprano sax, and David Murray on tenor sax. CD
(Out of print.)
Elektra, 1988. Used ... $5.99
Bold, brilliant horns from David Murray, Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, and Oliver Lake – on unusual versions of tunes that include "Let's Get It On", "For The Love Of Money", "Nemesis", "Night Train", "Messin With The Kid", and "Dock ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Savoy, Very Good+ ... $6.99
Posi tone, 2010. Used ... $6.99
Brandon Wright on tenor, Alex Sipiagin on trumpet, David Kikoski on piano, Hans Glawischnig on bass, and Matt Wilson on drums. CD
(Mark through barcode and promo sticker on back cover.)
Andex/Mode, 1958. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great bit of west coast guitar jazz from the 50s – the only album we've ever seen from guitarist Dempsey Wright, and a cracker of a set that's built around arrangements by Bill Holman! The group on the set is a quintet – with Richie Kamuca on tenor, Victor Feldman on vibes and piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing.)
Amiga (Germany), 1965. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A lost set of European soul jazz – played by a group headed up by American reedman Leo Wright, and featuring piano, guitar, bass, and drums by some lesser known Eastern European players! The feel here is a bit rougher and darker than some of Wright's American work from the time – more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear on the edges, but is nice overall.)
Atlantic/Water, 1970. New Copy ... $7.99 17.99
A rare soul jazz session from alto saxophonist Leo Wright – a player that we mostly know from his bossa work of the early 60s! The session's extremely noteworthy as being one of the few to feature female organist Gloria Coleman – a player with whom Wright worked on her classic 1963 ... read more CD
Polskie Nagrania (Poland), 1972. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Very unusual work from Polish jazz singer Marianna Wroblewska – who works here in two nicely different modes! Marianna sings in English throughout – and side one mostly has her working through American standards, but which come across in a very unusual way, given her accent – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, and lightly bent corners.)
Robert Wyatt —
Compilation – Nothing Can Stop Us/Gramavision (UK), 1982/1985. Used ... $7.99
Trilyte/Mississippi, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
Spiritual sounds and a heck of a lot more – served up by Ndiko Xaba, an expatriate South African musician who was working in Oakland at the time of this record – fusing together the roots of his homeland with some wonderfully free and open American jazz styles! At times, there's a bit ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Aum Fidelity, 2010. Used ... $6.99
A trio date with Eri Yamamoto on piano, David Ambrosio on bass, and Ikuo Takeuchi on drums. CD
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Aum Fidelity, 2016. Used ... $8.99
Fantastic sounds from pianist Eri Yamamoto – a musician we've maybe not given her due in previous years – but who really has us listening strongly again with her wonderful work on this record! There's a pointed, poetic quality to the performance – one that's underscored by some ... read more CD
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Aum Fidelity, 2008. Used ... $6.99
A trio date with David Ambrosio on bass and Ikuo Takeuchi on drums. CD
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Aum Fidelity, 2008. Used ... $9.99
Duets with William Parker, Federico Ughi, Hamid Drake, and Daniel Carter. CD
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Aum Fidelity, 2019. Used ... $2.99
One of the most beautiful albums we've ever heard from pianist Eri Yamamoto – in large part because of the presence of the Choral Cameleon vocal group! The mix of piano and voice is wonderful – haunting and powerful, in a way that reminds us of some of the best Vince Guaraldi ... read more CD
(Still sealed. Marker through barcode.)
Aum Fidelity, 2012. Used ... $9.99
Beautiful sounds from the trio of pianist Eri Yamamoto – a player who's relatively new to our ears, but who really impresses us with her tone and timing on this set! The album's one of the more inside we've heard on the Aum Fidelity label – and almost has the appeal of some post-Bill ... read more CD
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Victor/Universal (Japan), 1971. Used Gatefold ... $24.99
One of the coolest albums ever cut by Japanese wood flute player Hozan Yamamoto – a set that has him working with very groovy backings from the Sharps & Flats ensemble – who almost give the whole thing an MPS label blending of funky jazz and world music sounds! The approach is ... read more CD
(Out of print SHM CD pressing, with obi.)
Three Blind Mice/Craftman (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $19.99
A smoking live set from pianist Tsuyoshi Yamamoto – working here not in a small Tokyo club, but on the stage of the Montreux Jazz Festival – where he's clearly drawing inspiration from the global lineup to blow away most of the competition! Tracks are long, and really have Yamamoto ... read more CD
(Part of the Three Blind Mice Supreme Collection!)
JVC (Japan), 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Righteous/Cherry Red (UK), 1940s. Used ... $6.99
Split release with Jimmy Yancey's "Yancey Stomp", "State Street Special", "Tell 'Em About Me", "Five O'Clock Blues", "Yancey's Bugle Call", "Death Letter Blues", "Crying in My Sleep", and "28th and Dearborn". Freddie ... read more CD
