Jazz — New Arrivals 
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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!
CDs (312) new/used, Vinyl (214) new/used, LPs (212) new/used, 12-inch (1 used), 7-inch (1 new), All (526)
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Eugene Chadbourne —
Strings ... CD Intakt, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Red Rodney —
Red Rodney Returns ... CD Argo/MCA (Japan), 1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the great albums that Red Rodney recorded during his comeback in the late 50's, and one that features the great Philadelphia tenor player Billy Root! Root's playing is one of the highlights of this LP, and he wails with a soulful intensity that maks the whole album crackle. Tracks include ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Max Roach —
Featuring The Legendary Hasaan ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1965. Used ... $24.99
A very unusual album from Max Roach – and one that continues his great 50s trend of seeking out some of the freshest players in jazz! The set's a rare trio outing for Max – and it features some incredible piano work by a musician named Hasaan – a player we only know from this set ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
John Coltrane —
Live At The Village Vanguard Again! ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
John Coltrane returns to the Village Vanguard – but his sound here is a lot more far-reaching than a few years before! The album's a great counterpart to the first Vanguard session – as it takes all of the bold, soaring energy of that date, and balances it with the newly introspective ... read more CD
(Out of print, early 90s Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Cal Tjader —
Black Orchid (Cal Tjader Goes Latin/Fantasy, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Well, in our opinion, Cal went Latin right from the start, practically. Still, this "Goes Latin" LP is one of his best of the genre from the old days, and features a host of great players like Lonnie Hewitt, Chombo Silva, Mongo Santamaria, Paul Horn, and Willie Bobo. The album includes ... read more CD
Kenny Burrell —
Jazzmen Detroit ... CD Savoy/Nippon (Japan), 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the first albums from guitarist Kenny Burrell as a leader – a date that has him working with players from his hometown scene in Detroit – in case you couldn't guess from the title! Kenny's style here is a bit different than on the Blue Note dates of the time – almost a bit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vincent Chancey —
Welcome Mr Chancey ... CD In & Out (Germany), 1993. Used ... $4.99
Vincent Chancey on French horn, David Gilmore on guitar, Kevin Bruce Harris on bass, and Ronny Burrage on drums. CD
(Still sealed.)
Cal Tjader —
Jazz At The Blackhawk ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A real standout session from Cal Tjader – a straight jazz side from the late 50s, recorded with a hip group that includes Vince Guaraldi on piano, Gene Wright on bass, and Al Torre on drums. Although Cal's possibly better-remembered for his Latin work of the time, the record is a good ... read more CD
(1990 OJC pressing.)
Jazz Passengers with Deborah Harry & Elvis Costello —
Individually Twisted ... CD 32 Jazz, 1996. Used ... $1.99
A surprising 90s set from The Jazz Passengers – the New York group who'd worked in many modes other than just the straight jazz you might guess from their name, but who here maybe take things back to basics, especially on some of the cuts that bring in vocals from famous guests who include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lester Bowie's New York Organ Ensemble —
Funky T, Funky Cool ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... $19.99
Lester Bowie on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Turre on trombone, James Carter on tenor saxophone, Amina Claudine Myers on organ, Philip Wilson on drums, and Famoudou Don Moye on drums and percussion. CD
(Out of print, includes obi which has some age spots.)
Pepper Adams —
Cool Sound Of Pepper Adams ... CD Savoy, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic album from Pepper Adams – one of his best, and an incredibly swinging session that will make you forget that he's playing a heavy baritone! At some level, the session shouldn't work so well – as it's got a rhythm group that's not particularly hard-hitting – with Hank ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Ken Vandermark/Smalltown Supersound, 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A live meeting between Ken Vandermark on reeds and Paal Nilssen Love on drums and percussion. Like the companion Milwaukee Volume this album features three tracks – the 30 minute plus "Mort Subite", "New Paper", and "Text Of Sound". CD
(Out of print.)
Miles Davis —
Complete On The Corner Sessions (6CD set) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1972/1975. Used 6 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Right On! Quite possibly the heaviest, baddest music ever laid to tape, this set offers up over 6 hours of some of the deepest, darkest free jazz, afro funk, fist in the air post-modern musique concrete to sprout from Miles' horn and crew! This box closes the door on the studio side of what may ... read more CD
(Out of print and in fantastic shape – this is a great copy!!!)
Sun Ra —
Mayan Temples ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1990. Used ... $11.99
Sun Ra's made the move here from Egyptian pyramids to Mayan temples – but the sound is every bit as cosmic and compelling as ever! The album's one of Ra's last – a studio set recorded in Italy in 1990, and one that draws strongly from the tightening of tradition the Arkestra ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cal Tjader —
Cuban Fantasy (previously unissued) ... CD Fantasy, 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful Latin vibes from the great Cal Tjader – 8 long tracks recorded live in 1977, but issued here for the first time ever! The sides on the set rank with Cal's best 70s live work – and feature some sublime electric piano work by Clare Fischer, as well as percussion from a young ... read more CD
(2003 CD pressing, promotional stamp on CD.)
Pat Martino —
Think Tank ... CD Blue Note, 2003. Used ... $5.99
Angular and modern work from guitarist Pat Martino – working here in a field of dark tones and colors that recalls some of his best moments of the 70s! The album's got Pat playing with a quintet that includes Joe Lovano, Gonzalo Rubacalba, Christian McBride, and Lewis Nash – and the ... read more CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Joe Farrell —
Moon Germs ... CD CTI, 1972. Used ... $6.99
One of the best records ever cut by funky sax man Joe Farrell! The album's got a stripped down, choppy groove – virtually the blueprint for later 70s funk of this type, and played perfectly by Farrell and a very hip quartet lineup! Players include Joe on soprano and tenor sax, Herbie ... read more CD
(Out of print. Remastered edition. Booklet has light waviness.)
Steve Grossman —
Standards ... CD DIW (Japan), 1985. Used ... $16.99
Tenorist Steve Grossman's a hell of a player in so many different settings – but we're especially fond of the mid 80s stretch in which he made this record – a time when Steve had learned from all of his bolder, more dynamic moments of the 70s – and was able to fold them back into ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bill O'Connell —
Live In Montauk ... CD Savant, 2023. Used ... $9.99
With Craig Handy on tenor saxophone, Santi Debriano on bass, Billy Hart on drums, joind by Randy Brecker on trumpet. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Keith Jarrett —
Budapest Concert ... CD ECM (Germany), 2020. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
Keith Jarrett in our favorite side of his talents – playing the long, improvised style that first made him a breakthrough artist on ECM in the 70s – and which still remains one of his most important contributions to the history of jazz! Even later years, Jarrett's sense of imagination ... read more CD
(In nice shape with the slipcase!)
Sonny Stitt —
Only The Blues (Verve Elite pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1957. Used ... $16.99
Probably the most classic of Stitt's sides for Verve – and certainly the one that gets rated time and time again by jazz collectors. We think it's pretty darn great – although we always wonder why folks don't give Stitt's other sides for Verve as much of a chance, because they're all ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve Elite pressing – with bonus tracks.)
Fight The Big Bull —
All Is Gladness In The Kingdom ... CD Clean Feed (Portugal), 2009. Used Gatefold ... $4.99
Jason Scott on tenor and alto saxophone and clarinet, JC Kuhl on tenor saxophone and clarinet, John Lilley on tenor saxophone, Steven Bernstein on trumpet and slide trumpet, Bob Miller on trumpet, Bryan Hooten and Reggie Pace on trombone, Matt White on guitar, Cameron Ralston and Eddie Prendergast ... read more CD
Django Reinhardt —
Djangologie/Swing, Late 30s. Used 2CDs ... $3.99
Late 30s recordings – including work with Rex Stewart, Benny Carter, Larry Adler, and Eddie South! CD
(Out of print.)
Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie —
Bird & Diz (Verve master edition with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, Early 50s. Used ... $2.99
A classic meeting of two giants from the early years of bop – altoist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie – brought together here in a session that Norman Granz would later list as one of the truest realizations of his vision for recording jazz music! Parker's sharp lines are ... read more CD
(1997 Verve Master Edition.)
Duke Ellington —
Festival Session (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1959. Used ... $3.99
Duke Ellington in fine fine form – working here in a selection of tunes played at jazz festivals in 1959 – a very good year for the Ellington Orchestra! The styles here are a mix of older Duke modes and some of the more sophisticated modernism of his late 50s years – and ... read more CD
(Sealed 2004 pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
David S Ware —
Corridors & Parallels ... CD Aum Fidelity, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features David S Ware on tenor, Matthew Shipp on keyboards, William Parker on bass, and Guillermo Brown on drums. CD
Joe Lovano —
Celebrating Sinatra ... CD Blue Note, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Joe Lovano meets up with band leader Manny Albam for a trip through the Sinatra songbook. Tracks include "Imagination", "In Other Words", "One For My Baby", and "Someone To Watch Over Me". CD
Sex Magick Wizards —
Your Bliss My Joy ... CD Rune Grammafon (Norway), 2021. Used ... $7.99
Titles include "Qliphoth Chokehold", "Exaltation", "Kheter Ascension", "Father... Our Pain", and "Your Bliss My Joy". CD
(Still sealed.)
Russ Spiegel —
Caribbean Blue ... CD Ruzztone, 2023. Used ... $4.99
Russ Spiegel on guitars, Jim Gasior on organ, and Lucas Apostoleris on drums – with special guests Brian Lynch on trumpet and Hendrik Meurkens on harmonica. CD
Dave Bayles Trio —
Live At The Uptowner ... CD Calligram, 2023. Used ... $5.99
Features Russ Johnson on trumpet and Clay Schaub on bass. CD
Bruno Heinen/Babel (UK), 2015. Used Gatefold ... $6.99
Bruno Heinen on piano and Kristian Borring on guitar. Titles incldue "Time Remembered", "Interplay", "Displacement", "All The Things You Are", and the original "Postcard to Bill". CD
Junko Mine —
Honeysuckle Rose – Junko Sings The Blues ... CD Lob (Japan), 1984. Used ... $14.99
Kenny Drew with Junior Cook —
All The Things You Are ... CD Lob (Japan), 1981. Used ... $28.99
An strong session of soulful hardbop – featuring reunited 60s legends Junior Cook on tenor, Kenny Drew on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums! The album was recorded in Japan, using some of that high-tech production ("super disc", the label says), but still nicely ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
David Leon —
Birds Eye ... CD Pyroclastic, 2023. Used Gatefold ... $14.99
David Leon on reeds & piccolo, DoYeon on gayagum & voice, and Lesley Mok on percussion & glockenspiel. CD
Oscar Peterson —
Con Alma – The Oscar Peterson Trio Live In Lugano 1964 ... CD Mack Avenue, 1964. Used ... $16.99
With Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums. CD
(Punch through digipak barcode.)
Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad with Lonnie Liston Smith —
Jazz Is Dead 17 – Lonnie Liston Smith ... CD Jazz Is Dead, 2023. Used ... $9.99
Spiritual keyboard giant Lonnie Liston Smith joins the duo of Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad – and the result is maybe one of the deepest records in this wonderful series! As you can imagine, Lonnie is on keyboards, and delivers some wonderful solos throughout – very much in ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Jazz Is Dead 17 – Lonnie Liston Smith ... CD 12.99(Sealed.)
Will Bernard & Beth Custer —
Sky ... CD Dreck To Disk, 2023. Used ... $4.99
Will Bernard on guitar and Beth Custer on vocals and clarinets. CD
(Case has some light wear.)
Satoko Fujii —
Torrent ... CD Libra (Japan), 2023. Used ... $13.99
Solo piano album – titles include "Horizon", "Wave Crest", "Light On The Sea Surface", "Voyage", "Cut The Painter", and "Torrent". CD
Craig Davis —
Tone Paintings ... CD MCG Jazz, 2022. Used ... $3.99
With John Clayton and Jeff amilton. CD
(Sealed.)
Dino Govoni —
Hiding In Plain Sight ... CD Whaling City Sound, 2021. Used ... $9.99
Dino Govoni on tenor saxophone, Alex Sipiagin on trumpet and flugelhorn, Henry Hey on piano, Michael Pope on bass, and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. CD
Carlos Nino & Farmer Dave Scher —
Espacio Especial ... CD Astrolage (Japan), 2017. Used ... $16.99
Definitely a special space from Carlos Nino – a record that seems to even deepen the sound of some of his recent cosmic explorations – to take Nino into territory that's far beyond jazz or much of his other modes too! The set features a bit of guest work from Iasos – an artist ... read more CD
Keith Jarrett —
At The Blue Note – The Complete Recordings (6CD set) ... CD ECM (Germany), 1995. Used 6 CDs ... $59.99
An expanded document of a key live moment in the career of Keith Jarrett – his return to work in a New York club after the space of more than a decade! The group here is Jarrett's fantastic Standards trio – Gary Peacock on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums – working with Keith on ... read more CD
(Out of print and in nice shape – just a bit of corner wear, and inner contents all in great shape!)
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1955. Used ... $8.99
A classic session of modernist jazz – and some of Mingus most groundbreaking early work! The album was recorded for Savoy with 2 different groups – one's got Mingus leading John LaPorta on alto, Teo Macero on tenor, and Mal Waldron on piano, and the other group's a quartet with Macero, ... read more CD
(Includes Savoy/Denon obi.)
Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble —
Hope, Future & Destiny ... CD Dreamtime, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A richly ambitious work from flautist Nicole Mitchell – an artist who gets better and better with each new album, expanding her vision and growing into a role that clearly makes her one of the most important next-generation members of Chicago's AACM! The album's a suite of tracks for Nicole's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mingus Dynasty —
Mingus' Sound Of Love ... CD Soul Note (Italy), 1988. Used ... $4.99
A record that definitely lives up to its title – as alums from the Mingus band work together here in a set of fresh changes on classics from the master - titles that include "Celia", "Ysabel's Table Dance", "Caroline", and "Sue's Changes". Group ... read more CD
Bill Dixon & Exploding Star Orchestra —
Bill Dixon & Exploding Star Orchestra ... CD Thrill Jockey, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A huge step forward for the mighty, expansive Exploding Star Orchestra – having recruited free jazz trumpet titan Bill Dixon as a band member and featured composer, if not the de facto leader – on this incredible second album for Thrill Jockey! The previous Exploding Star Orchestra set ... read more CD
Tal Farlow —
Return Of Tal Farlow/Prestige/OJC, 1969. Used ... $7.99
A great little return to form for Tal Farlow – his first recording in a decade, and a rare Prestige side that features a groovy quartet with John Scully on piano, Jack Six on bass and Alan Dawson on drums. There's a different vibe here than Tal's work for Verve – a bit more open, but ... read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Stan Getz —
Stan's Party (Live At Montmartre vols 1 & 2) ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1977. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
A double slice of Stan Getz – material issued previously on two separate CDs by Steeplechase, brought together here in the price of a single set! The work here is wonderful – moody late 70s Getz, with some especially soulful moments on the mellow tracks too – that kind of spun-out ... read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
After Hours (Roulette) ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used ... $1.99
Sarah Vaughan may be known for an earlier recording of After Hours for the Columbia label in the 50s – but on this early 60s set for Roulette, the title really fits her style – and is perfect for the mature, melancholy way that Vaughan has of putting over a tune! Sarah always had a ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available After Hours (Roulette) ... LP 9.99
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago ... CD EmArcy/Verve, 1959. Used ... $9.99
A great session from 1959 – one that features John Coltrane playing tenor in a combo that's billed as being led by altoist Cannonball Adderley – but which is really more of a Miles Davis combo, without Miles! The set was recorded in Chicago when both were stopping through the city ... read more CD
(1999 Verve Master Edition.)
Exploding Star Orchestra (Rob Mazurek) —
We Are All From Somewhere Else ... CD Thrill Jockey, 2007. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing blend of astral jazz and atmospheric orchestral soundscapes – composed and directed by coronetist Rob Mazurek! Exploding Star Orchestra is an apt name, but it's more of a bright and glorious explosion than a calamitous one – a sweeping couple of soundtracky suites that's ... read more CD
Bobby Hutcherson —
Happenings ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1966. Used ... $11.99
One of the greatest Bobby Hutcherson albums for Blue Note – a classic session recorded in quartet form, with a style that seems to set a whole new standard for the vibes in modern jazz! The group here is sublime – Herbie Hancock on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Joe Chambers on drums ... read more CD
Also available Happenings (SHM CD pressing) ... CD 11.99(1998 Japanese pressing.)
Clark Terry —
Clark Terry ... CD Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... $12.99
A stunner – and one of Clark Terry's finest moments ever! The record has a rawness and groove that you'd hardly expect from his later albums – no surprise, though, considering that it was cut during that really hip time at Emarcy, when the label was working in a mode that was darker ... read more CD
(1997 Verve Elite pressing – in great shape with the original slipcase and backing sheet!)
Charles Tolliver —
Impact (Enja) (with bonus tracks) ... CD Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. Used ... $11.99
Don't confuse this one with Charles Tolliver's album on Strata East of the same name – because this session's a completely different one for Enja, but equally great! The group here is a quartet – not Tolliver's usual Music Inc lineup, but a combo that features Alvin Queen on drums, Ron ... read more CD
(Enja Jazz Master Works pressing.)
Booker Little —
Out Front! ... CD Candid (Germany), 1961. Used ... $6.99
Supremely soulful modern jazz from the great Booker Little – one of his best albums ever as a leader, and a real standout moment amidst so many of the re-titled sessions that came out after his early death! The album's got a tremendous feel from the very first note – a furthering of ... read more CD
Also available (Pre-barcode pressing, manufactured in West Germany.)
Out Front! ... LP 29.99
Out Front! ... LP 25.99
Max Roach & Clifford Brown —
Daahoud (Original Master Recording) ... CD Mainstream/Mobile Fidelity, 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Previously unreleased work from the legendary group of Clifford Brown and Max Roach – recorded back in the 50s, when Mainstream producer Bob Shad was working on the Brown/Roach dates for Mercury – but not issued until this set in the 70s, when Shad had his own label! The music here is ... read more CD
(Out of print, please note that the booklet has ages spots and is priced accordingly.)
Bob Florence —
Trash Can City ... CD Trend, 1987. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "Willowcrest", "Flight Of Fancy", "Bebop Treasure Chest", "Here And Now", and "Jewels" – the last with guest vocals from Julie Andrews. CD
(Out of print.)
Trombone Shorty —
For True ... CD Verve, 2011. Used ... $5.99
Trombone Shorty continues to charismatically do away with genre definitions of all kinds as well as defying convential expectations New Orleans brass band jazz, soul or jazzy soul – he's been doing that for years and it's still his way on For True! Trombone Shorty is also B-3 Shorty, Drums ... read more CD
Dave Bailey —
One Foot In The Gutter (Japanese pressing) ... CD Epic (Japan), 1960. Used ... $19.99
Hard to have any feet in the gutter when you sound this great – as the album's a killer batch of hardbop, led by drummer Dave Bailey during his classic short run on Columbia! The lineup here is amazing – a rock-solid sextet with Clark Terry on trumpet, Junior Cook on tenor, Curtis ... read more CD
(Out of print 1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Sonny Clark —
Oakland, 1955 ... CD Uptown, 1955. Used ... $16.99
Sonny Clark on piano, Jerry Good on bass, and Al Randall on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
John Coltrane —
Major Works Of John Coltrane (Ascension I & II/Impulse, 1965. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Some of the most spiritual music that John Coltrane ever recorded! The package presents the full contents of the albums Om and Ascenscion – the latter of which is presented here in both takes of the long group improvisation – plus the long tracks "Selflessness" and "Kulu ... read more CD
(1992 Impulse/GRP pressing.)
Lars Gullin —
Baritone Sax/Collectables/Atlantic, 1956/1958. Used ... $4.99
One of Europe's greatest jazz musicians ever – captured here on two rare albums from the 50s! Although Lars Gullin was mostly a baritone player, his rich talent on the instrument won him many accolades during the postwar years – and he recorded a huge amount of albums, both here in the ... read more CD
Jon Hassell —
Last Night The Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes In The Street ... CD ECM (Germany), 2009. Used ... $26.99
The moody trumpet of Jon Hassell is set up here with some live sampling from Jan Bang, guitar from Eivind Aarset, and keyboards from Jamie Muhoberac! CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Sings Soulfully ... CD Roulette, 1963. Used ... $9.99
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
(Out of print.)
Eddie Harris —
In Sound/Atlantic/Rhino, 1965/1966. Used ... $4.99
Wow! We can never get enough of Eddie Harris. Despite all of the silly situations he's ended up in over the years, an album like In Sound still stands as a beautiful testament to all of the raw power in Eddie's playing. His tone is perfect, and totally unique – and he plays here with Cedar ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jon Hassell —
Listening To Pictures ... CD Ndeya, 2018. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Includes slipcase.)
John Coltrane —
Collection Vol 2 ... CD Impulse/MCA (Japan), 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Three late recordings by the classic quartet – Coltrane on tenor, McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums. Titles include "Transition", the 20-minute-plus "Suite", and "Untitled Original 90314". CD
(1992 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Jimmy Smith —
Back At The Chicken Shack/Blue Note/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1961/1963. Used ... $8.99
Midnight Special is a perennial favorite in the Jimmy Smith catalog for Blue Note – and a smoking little set that has Jimmy's Hammond grooving nicely alongside tenor from Stanley Turrentine and guitar from Kenny Burrell! Only Donald Bailey's drums remain from Jimmy's regular trio, but that ... read more CD
Orbert Davis —
DuSable To Obama – Chicago's Black Metropolis – Original Soundtrack ... CD 3 Sixteen Records, 2010. Used ... $6.99
Composed and arranged by trumpeter Orbert Davis and performed by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic featuring Nicole Mitchell, Ari Brown, and special guest Willie Pickens. CD
Dizzy Gillespie —
New Wave ... CD Philips (Japan), 1962. Used ... $16.99
A lost bossa jazz classic from Dizzy Gillespie – recorded at a time when Lalo Schifrin was working in his combo! The record's got a cool, laidback kind of groove – one that's miles away from Gillespie's earlier bop work, and which shows him opening up his rhythmic conception strongly ... read more CD
(2005 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
New York Art Quartet —
New York Art Quartet ... CD ESP, 1965. Used ... $9.99
One of our favorite albums ever on the legendary ESP label – and a key session in the best "new thing" mode of the 60s! The New York Art Quartet were a short lived collaboration between trombonist Roswell Rudd, saxophonist John Tchicai, bassist Lewis Worrell, and percussionist ... read more CD
Carmell Jones —
Remarkable Carmell Jones ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1961. Used ... $8.99
Remarkable Carmell Jones, indeed – and one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by this up-and-coming force on the LA scene at the start of the 60s! Jones was a player who really showcased something new on the west at the time – a move away from cool jazz, and the start of a deeper, ... read more CD
Also available Remarkable Carmell Jones ... CD 10.99(Out of print 2010 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Monty Alexander —
Duke Ellington Song Book ... CD MPS (Germany), 1983. Used ... $8.99
Monty Alexander on piano & John Clayton on bass. CD
(Out of print.)
Gary Peacock & Ralph Towner —
Oracle ... CD ECM, 1994. Used ... $11.99
Gary Peacock on double bass and Ralph Towner on classical and 12 string guitar. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Lennie Tristano —
Lennie Tristano/Atlantic, 1955/1961. Used ... $1.99
A double-length set of work from one of the greatest pianists of the 50s – both of his Atlantic albums together on a single CD! First up is the self-titled Lennie Tristano, from 1955 – darkly imaginative work from the great Tristano – and one of the few full albums he ever cut as ... read more CD
(Promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Art Pepper —
Winter Moon ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1980. Used ... $4.99
A beautiful, late "with strings" session from Art Pepper – with piano by Stanley Cowell and Cecil McBee on bass! CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Pharoah Sanders —
Africa ... CD AMJ/Timeless (Japan), 1987. Used ... $12.99
A brilliant 80s set from Pharoah Sanders – a record that has him a much more understated setting than some of his other albums from the time – but one that's maybe even more soulful and searching overall! The great one plays blistering tenor right from the start – in a quartet ... read more CD
Also available Africa ... CD 9.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Irene Schweizer & Pierre Favre —
Chicago Piano Solo ... CD Intakt (Switzerland), 2001. Used ... $9.99
Irene Schweizer on piano. CD
Art Pepper —
Intensity (with bonus track) ... CD Contemporary (Japan), 1960. Used ... $14.99
Art's blowing with a quiet intensity here – not as far out as you might expect from the title, but with that crisp genius that still graced all of his records from the time! The album features a quartet with Dolo Coker on piano, Jimmy Bond on bass, and Frank Butler on drums – working ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Slide Hampton —
Jazz With A Twist ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1962. Used ... $19.99
A firey stormer from the great Slide Hampton! The album's one of his few early sides for Atlantic – and like the others, it's a groundbreaking batch of larger group material, with slide out front on trombone, and the rest of the ensemble vamping along like a tight Blue Note combo. Players ... read more CD
(Out of print 2012 pressing with 24bit mastering – includes obi.)
Warren Wolf —
Incredible Jazz Vibes ... CD M&I (Japan), 2005. Used ... $24.99
They're not kidding with the title on this one – as Warren Wolf is a great talent on the vibes, and an artist that we're really beginning to keep an eye on! Wolf's sound is a combination of angular and soulful – so that at one moment he's hitting the vibes with the modern changes of ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Tohru Aizawa —
Tachibana ... CD Tachibana/BBE (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
A real mindblower from the Japanese scene of the 70s – a perfect illustration of why that world of records was so incredible during the decade! The music here is spiritual, but also somewhat free – served up by musicians who'd clearly been inspired by John Coltrane and the Impulse ... read more CD
Contemporary Jazz Quintet —
Location ... CD Strata/BBE (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99
A spiritual jazz classic from Detroit – and one of the few records from this important Motor City group! The Contemporary Jazz Quintet were a groundbreaking ensemble that mixed together hardbop and modernist playing – sometimes with a keen ear for Miles Davis' experiments of the late ... read more CD
Various —
J Jazz – Deep Modern Jazz From Japan 1969 to 1984 ... CD BBE (UK), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Mindblowing jazz from Japan – a tremendous introduction to the 70s scene in Tokyo if you've never heard this music at all – and a package that also includes a fair bit of rare tracks, even if you're not a newcomer! The Japanese love of American jazz is no secret – and the music ... (Funky Compilations, Jazz) read more CD
Sun Ra —
Heliocentric Worlds Of Sun Ra (3CD set) ... CD ESP, 1965. Used 3 CDs ... $29.99
Key Sun Ra albums for ESP records – the Heliocentrics World trifecta – in a 3CD set! The work here is a bit more intense than usual – almost cerebral at times, with very contemplative passages on percussion and reeds, offset by strong piano lines from Ra – all in a mode ... read more CD
(Out of print Enhanced CD pressing – with the bonus Spaceways documentary film, photo archive and critical writings!)
Art Ensemble Of Chicago with Cecil Taylor —
Dreaming Of The Masters Vol 2 – Thelonious Sphere Monk ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... $8.99
A really unusual session – the Art Ensemble Of Chicago is joined by pianist Cecil Taylor – in a celebration of the music of Thelonious Monk! CD
(US pressing.)
George Russell —
George Russell Sextet At The Five Spot ... CD Verve, 1960. Used ... $14.99
An nice lost session by modernist George Russell – recorded in New York in 1960, with one of his more obscure groups of the time. The set was originally recorded for the Decca label, as one of Russell's few LPs for the imprint – and like the others, it's got a fresh, unacademic tone ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve Elite pressing in a nice fold out cover.)
Grand Central (Ravi Coltrane & Antoine Roney) —
Sax Storm ... CD Alfa (Japan), 1993. Used ... $4.99
Ravi Coltrane on tenor and soprano sax, Antoine Roney on tenor sax, Jacky Terrasson on piano, Santi DeBriano on bass, and Cindy Blackman on drums. CD
(Out of print 1993 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
David Murray —
David Murray Big Band ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Murray's fronting a big band led by Butch Morris – a group that sounds a lot better to our ears than most of Morris' own larger groups of the time, possibly because of the style of the recording. The tracks shift mood, tone, and approach with each number – working out references to ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Sonny Rollins —
Tenor Madness ... CD Prestige (Japan), 1956. Used ... $9.99
A groundbreaking album from Sonny Rollins, largely for the extended track "Tenor Madness", which runs on for 13 minutes, and features him and Coltrane blowing head to head – redefining the sound of the tenor sax in jazz through the course of that amazing track! Backing is by the ... read more CD
Also available Tenor Madness ... LP 23.99(Out of print 1996 Japanese pressing, includes obi. 20 bit mastering!)
Various —
Swing Journal Presents – East Coast Jazz ... CD Prestige/Victor (Japan), Mid/Late 1950s. Used 2CD ... $19.99
A great little set compiled by the folks at Swing Journal, with music by Miles Davis, Art Farmer, George Wallington, Thelonious Monk, Taddd Dameron, Mal Waldron, Roy Haynes, Kenny Dorham, Sonny Rollins, and others – 21 tracks ... read more CD
(1991 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Paul Harding/ESP, 2023. Used ... $7.99
Poetry performed by Paul Harding, accompanied by Michael Bisio on bass and Juma Sultan on percussion. (Spoken Word, Jazz) CD
Charlie Parker —
Bebop Live ... CD Ezz-Thetics/Hat Hut (Switzerland), 1945/1948/1949. Used 2 CD ... $24.99
Charlie Parker with Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, Red Rodney, and Dizzy Gillespie. CD
Fred Anderson —
Staying In The Game ... CD Engine, 2009. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A sharp, exhilarating trio set from tenor sax great and AACM beacon Fred Anderson – a more stripped down and direct sound than some of the more spacious grooves of recent Anderson recordings, and really a masterful little gem! Anderson's trio features Harrison Bankhead on bass and Tim Daisy ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Down In The Basement – Joe Bussard's Treasure Trove Of Vintage 78s – 1926 to 1937 ... CD Old Hat, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... $18.99
A hand-picked collection of amazing tracks – from one of the world's foremost collectors of 78rpm discs from the pre-war years! Includes a great 72-page booklet with notes on each of the tracks, a lengthy interview, and some great archival photos of Joe in his basement! (Blues, Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Hank Jones —
Urbanity (Verve Elite pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Clef, Early 50s. Used ... $18.99
An expanded version of an album that was originally issued as Hank Jones' Piano as a 10" LP on Mercury – one that adds some trio tracks to the original solo piano performances! Jones is working solo on most numbers – really getting a chance to stretch out and try new ideas – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pat Metheny —
Unity Band ... CD Nonesuch, 2012. Used ... $3.99
Features Pat Metheny on guitars, Chris Potter on reeds, Ben Williams on acoustic bass, and Antonio Sanchez on drums. CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Charles Lloyd —
Charles Lloyd In Europe ... CD Atlantic/East West (Japan), 1966. Used ... $16.99
Overseas excursions from the Charles Lloyd Quartet – a group who were already breaking down plenty of boundaries at home in the US! The lineup is a bit different than some of the other Lloyd sessions of the time, in that Cecil McBee is in the group on bass – adding in some wonderfully ... read more CD
(Out of print 1998 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Deodato —
Crossing ... CD SMC, 2010. Used ... $14.99
Sweet sweet work from Deodato – a great little set that almost makes us think it's the 70s all over again! Deodato's working in that great blend of jazz and soul he first set down during his CTI years – then took to new heights on MCA and Warner too – a wonderfully warm blend ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
