Jazz — New Arrivals 
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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Peter Brotzmann/
FMP/Trost (Austria), 1977. New Copy ... $41.99 46.99
An amazing document of one of Peter Brotzmann's greatest albums from the time – a set that includes the album on CD, plus a book of photos taken during its creation! The record features spare duets between him and percussionist Han Bennink – recorded in the Black Forest, in a very ... read more CD
Sonny Stitt —
Sonny Stitt ... LP 
Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A record with a simple, elegant title – and a similar cover image too – but if you know Sonny Stitt, you know there's often plenty beneath the surface, and this classic Chess Records has plenty to offer, once you start listening! The album's right up there with Sonny's work for Roost ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with obi – UPS 2209.)
Sonny Clark —
Dial S For Sonny ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most classic Blue Note sessions ever – and for good reason too! From the cover, to the title, to the hardbopping grooves of the set, this Sonny Clark late 50s smoker is one of the label's best – as pianist Clark is working here at the height of his powers – leading an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dial S For Sonny (RVG remaster editon) ... CD 11.99(Japanese King pressing, with insert – GXK 8012.)
Jeff Parker —
Slight Freedom ... LP Eremite, 2016. New Copy ... $37.99 44.99
Fantastic solo sounds from guitarist Jeff Parker – a set of recordings that were all done live, with no overdubs at all – but which really show a complex approach to his overall sound! Parker's almost in some of the more abstract territory here as on some of his Chicago Underground Duo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kenny Clarke —
Telefunken Blues ... CD Savoy/Sony (Japan), 1954/1955. Used ... $11.99
One of the greatest American albums to be issued under Kenny Clarke's name – a smoking set of boppish tracks that groove in a very early 50s Blue Note sort of way! And in fact, the tracks are a bit longer than the usual Blue Note bop sides, which makes them open up with some even longer ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Eddie Harris/Spindletop, 1985. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Duet recordings with Eddie Harris on saxophone and Ellis Marsalis on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
Mike Smith —
Sinatra Songbook ... CD Delmark, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "In The Wee Small Hours", "Angel Eyes", "I Get A Kick Out Of You", and "September In The Rain". CD
(Out of print.)
Oscar Peterson —
Trio – Live From Chicago ... CD Verve, 1961. Used ... $3.99
Strong work from the Peterson Trio's London House gig in Chicago in 1961 – material that offers some slightly longer than usual takes on the group's sound, especially on a few numbers that really let Oscar open up on the keys! The group here is the legendary combo with Ed Thigpen on drums ... read more CD
(1997 Verve Master Edition.)
Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie —
Ella & Basie ... LP Verve, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Quincy Jones handles the arrangements, so the set's got plenty of soul – and the band really swings on titles that include "Tea For Two", "Deed I Do", "My Last Affair", "I'm Beginning To See The Light", "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and is lightly stained at the bottom 3 inches.)
David Murray —
Ming's Samba ... CD CBS, 1989. Used ... $9.99
Murray's tenor and bass clarinet are nicely set in a warm lyrical quartet with John Hicks, Ray Drummond, and Ed Blackwell. The record features some nice long tracks that have Murray playing mostly inside, but with enough soul and raw talent to keep things moving nicely. Titles include "Walter ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gary Burton with Pat Metheny —
Dreams So Real ... LP ECM, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Gary Burton takes on the music of Carla Bley – in a wonderfully sensitive set that opens up rich new colors in her music! The group here is a particularly well-chosen one for the effort – a quintet with Burton on vibes, Mick Goodrick on guitar, Steve Swallow on bass, and Bob Moses on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Miles Davis —
Live Miles – More Music From The Legendary Carnegie Hall Concert ... LP Columbia, 1961. Sealed ... $24.99
Extra material from the 1961 date at Carnegie Hall, an astounding live set that featured Miles in a transitional quintet with Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb, and also with the Gil Evans Orchestra. The performance is rendered with a subtle grace, an excellent portrait of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing, still sealed with some price sticker remnants and a hole in back and a small hole at the bottom left corner.)
Sonny Criss —
Intermission Riff ... LP Pablo, Early 50s. Sealed ... $9.99
5 hard to get numbers by alto genius Criss from an obscure 1951 date at the Shrine Auditorium – with a slightly largeish group that includes Bennie Green, Joe Newman, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, and Kenny Clarke. Nice lengthy takes in this lost set of include "Intermission Riff", "How ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue, still sealed in clean shrink, with a small crack at the top seam.)
Calhoun —
Native Lands (CD & DVD) ... CD Enja, 2005. Used ... $4.99
Will Calhoun on drums, drum programming, flute, keyboards and bass, Orrin Evans on piano, Buster Williams and John Benitez on bass, Antoine Roney on soprano saxophone, Pharoah Sanders on tenor saxophone, and Wallace Roney on trumpet. CD
Various —
Rough Guide To South African Jazz (second edition) ... CD Rough Guide, 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s. Used ... $8.99
A vivid portrait of a rich legacy in jazz – the wonderful sounds that have come from the South African scene from the early 60s onwards – served up nicely in this well-chosen set! The collection mixes underground work with well-known artists, older tracks with more contemporary ones ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
(Digipak has a bumped corner.)
Gunter Adler —
Gunter Adler ... CD Meta (Germany), 2000. Used ... $8.99
With Daniel Erdmann on saxophone. CD
(Out of print.)
Derek Bailey & Simon H Fell —
Derek Bailey & Simon H Fell At Sound 323 ... LP Confront (UK), 2001. New Copy 2LP ... $47.99 54.99
A really raw recording of the guitar genius of Derek Bailey – still as revolutionary here in late life as it was back in the 70s – and paired with some stunning improvisational work on bass from Simon H Fell! Fell's got the same way of turning his instrument inside out as Bailey, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Matthew Shipp Trio —
Circular Temple ... CD Infinite Zero/ESP, 1992. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
A really important early album from this groundbreaking pianist – a set that initially got plenty of exposure at the time, thanks to its placement on the Infinite Zero label – even though Matthew Shipp's piano work was very far from the mainstream! The trio here is tremendous – ... read more CD
Also available Circular Temple ... LP 23.99
Steve Lacy —
Steve Lacy – The Ictus Archives Vol 1 ... LP Ictus (Italy), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $29.99 33.99
Never-heard music from the great Steve Lacy – material recorded during the time of his Ictus Records album Clangs, but not issued on vinyl until this set! Volume one has Lacy doing all sorts of incredible improvisations on soprano sax, often in the company of percussionist Andre Centazzo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Harriott/EMI/Trunk (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99 38.99
One of the most compelling albums ever recorded by British alto genius Joe Harriott – a very unusual record that has him working with guitarist Amanico D'Silva, in a style that's got some wonderful modal undertones! The feel here is a bit like Harriott's work with Michael Garrick – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Ensemble Of Chicago with Cecil Taylor —
Dreaming Of The Masters Vol 2 – Thelonious Sphere Monk ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Blue Notes —
Blue Notes For Mongezi ... LP Ogun/OTOroku (UK), 1975. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $37.99 39.99
Maybe one of the most hard-burning performances ever recorded by this legendary South African jazz combo – a set dedicated to trumpeter Mongezi Feza, a key member of the group who'd passed away just a short time before the recording! The session was done in London, right after all four ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Hancock —
Future Shock ... LP Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The future is now! Or at least it seemed to be back in 1983 when Herbie teamed up with Bill Laswell to record this classic album of computer-driven keyboard grooves! Whatever you might think of the music, the record was a genius move for Herbie – who was kind of flopping around in a number ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some small dents at the sides.)
Ryo Fukui —
Scenery ... CD We Release Jazz (Switzerland), 1976. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
Lyrical magic from pianist Ryo Fukui – a lost gem from the Japanese scene of the 70s, and a beautifully flowing album throughout! Fukui's got a wide-open touch to the piano that we totally love – and is easily one of the best of his contemporaries on the Japanese trio scene of the time ... read more CD
Also available Scenery ... LP 24.99
Evan Parker & Patrick Scheyder —
Evan Parker/Leo (UK), 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Lou Mecca —
Lou Mecca Quartet (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note, 1955. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of the rarest Blue Note bop sides, and one that's hardly ever been reissued! Not only that, but the record's a beautiful set of tracks that mix hardbop and modernist approaches – in a style that's similar to the Blue Note recordings by Gil Melle (and in fact, Mecca was the guitarist on 2 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – with "Blue Note Story" booklet! Cover has one slightly bumped corner, but is great – and vinyl is very clean, and just has a short click in one spot.)
Bill Barron —
Tenor Stylings ... CD Savoy/Denon (Japan), 1961. Used ... $16.99
Groundbreaking work from the modernist jazz team of Bill Barron and Ted Curson! The album's one of a few rare gems that Barron cut for the Savoy label early in his career – a mixture of Mingus-like angular jazz compositions, outfitted with a freer sense of soloing, and a deeply soulful ... read more CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing.)
Enrico Pieranunzi/Cam Jazz, 2004. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Enrico Pieranunzi on piano, Marc Johnson on double bass, and Joey Baron on drums. CD
(Cutout hole through barcode.)
Osie Johnson —
Happy Jazz Of Osie Johnson ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Osie Johnson looks a bit blurry on the cover, but the music on the record is razor-sharp – a great demonstration not only of Johnson's skill on the drums, but also his rare talents as a leader! Osie graced countless top-shelf sessions in the 50s, but only got a rare few chances to work up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – red label with deep groove. Vinyl is great – cover has a split top seam, and a small sticker on the back.)
Various —
Hip City ... LP Luv N' Haight, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A classic collection from the early days of the Ubiquity/Luv & Haight label – the kind of groundbreaking funk collection that set the tone for so many others! This set's got some real killers – including Hilton Felton's "Spreadin' Fever", Don Cunningham's "Tabu" ... (Funky Compilations, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Helen Merrill —
Dream Of You ... CD EmArcy, 1956. Used ... $9.99
Dream Of You is one of Helen's best from the 50s, thanks to some great arrangements from Gil Evans! Evans' young and modern talents are a perfect fit for Helen's sadly icy vocals on the set – taking her to new places never reached on some other sessions that were trying for a warmer, sweeter ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Dream Of You ... CD 8.99(A nice copy!)
Charlie Ventura —
Charlie Ventura Quartet (10 inch LP) ... LP Norgran, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $44.99
Wonderful work from Charlie Ventura – just the kind of record to make you appreciate what an amazing player he was back in the day! The session's a nice spare one, without some of the pyrotechnics or showmanship of other Ventura albums – especially the live dates – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove – a nice copy!)
Miles Davis —
Someday My Prince Will Come (Columbia Jazz Masterpieces) ... LP Columbia, 1961. Sealed ... $24.99
The tenor sax here makes the album a standout – as John Coltrane still works with Miles Davis on 2 tracks for the record, but Blue Note stalwart Hank Mobley joins in on the rest! The approach is similar to that of the classic Coltrane/Davis years – and in a way, the record's kind of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s issue, still sealed.)
Ben Lamar Gay —
Open Arms To Open Us ... CD International Anthem/Nonesuch, 2021. Used ... $13.99
Ben LaMar Gay might well be one of the most creatively intense artists on the International Anthem label – and that's saying a lot, given all of the groundbreaking talents who've come to record for the company in recent years! And while Ben's previous record was completely mindblowing, this ... read more CD
Bobby Hutcherson —
Happenings (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Happenings (SHM CD pressing) ... CD 18.99(Features new analog mastering by Kevin Gray!)
Herbie Hancock —
Speak Like A Child (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
A wonderful Herbie Hancock session from the 60s – a Blue Note album that's sometimes overlooked, but which really shows Herbie taking off – as he adds a nice dose of lyricism into his usual soul jazz approach from the 60s! The sound's a bit farther-reaching than on some of Hancock's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Features new analog mastering by Kevin Gray!)
Speak Like A Child (SHMCD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Speak Like A Child ... CD 5.99
Speak Like A Child (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 7.99
Cedar Walton —
Mobius ... LP RCA/Be With (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A real revelation from pianist Cedar Walton – an unusual electric album from the 70s – quite a surprise, given the mostly-acoustic sound of most of Cedar's other records! The album's a killer, though – and has this fresh, full take on funky jazz for the time – not the usual ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bill Frisell —
Orchestras ... LP Blue Note, 2024. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99 44.99
A stunning setting for the guitar of Bill Frisell – and an album that's maybe even more beautiful than we might have expected! The record features Bill's core trio – with Rudy Royston on drums and Thomas Morgan on bass – but the real genius of the set may well come from the great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Orchestras ... CD 14.99
Bill Frisell —
Orchestras ... CD Blue Note, 2024. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
A stunning setting for the guitar of Bill Frisell – and an album that's maybe even more beautiful than we might have expected! The record features Bill's core trio – with Rudy Royston on drums and Thomas Morgan on bass – but the real genius of the set may well come from the great ... read more CD
Also available Orchestras ... LP 39.99
Jan Garbarek —
Afric Pepperbird (180 gram pressing) ... LP ECM (Germany), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
A legendary session from the early years of ECM – one of those records that really helped set the tone of the label for years to come! The album's definitely on the more avant side of the spectrum, and is a great reminder of how much ECM contributed to European free jazz at the start – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the ECM Luminessence series – a fantastic heavy pressing!)
Art Blakey —
Holiday For Skins Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
The rarest of all of Art Blakey's percussion group projects – and quite possibly the best, too! The session features Blakey at the head of a strong mix of jazz and percussion players – with Art Taylor and Philly Joe Jones on the regular drum kit, Donald Byrd on trumpet and Ray Bryant ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(63rd street mono deep groove pressing, with RVG stamp, 9M etch, and ear! Back cover has light wear and a tiny bit of pen – but this is a great copy overall.)
Chico Hamilton —
Chico Hamilton Trio (10 inch LP) ... LP Pacific Jazz, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Interesting early work from Chico – one that has him working in a trio format, quite different than the chamber modern work of his more famous quintet! The style is not dissimilar, though – as the trio lineup is drums, bass, and guitar – with both of the stringed instruments ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 10" pressing – a beautiful copy! Cover has a small trace of an old sticker, but no other wear – and no splits.)
Max Roach (with Andy Bey) —
Members Don't Get Weary ... LP Atlantic, 1968. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic stuff, and a record that was virtually the blueprint for spiritual soul jazz in the 70s! Although Max Roach first rose to fame during the bop years, by the time of this set he'd really stretched out a lot – moving past initial righteous projects in the Civil Rights era, to even ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Members Don't Get Weary (180 gram pressing) ... LP 29.99(Green and red Broadway label stereo pressing – a nice copy!)
Jimmie Noone & Earl Hines —
At The Apex Club Vol 1 – Jimmie Noone's Apex Club Orchestra 1928 ... LP Decca, 1928. Near Mint- ... $14.99
With Joe "Doc" Poston on alto sax and clarinet, Bud Scott on banjo and guitar, Earl Hines on piano, Lawson Buford on tuba and bass, and Johnny Wells on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s Japanese pressing, with obi, printed inner sleeve, and insert. Cover has some spotty aging in back.)
Blossom Dearie —
Blossom Dearie Sings ... LP Daffodil, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
After some great records on Verve, Capitol, and Fontana, Blossom made a surprising move and started up her own small label – issuing recordings herself, and selling them to the small but dedicated market who continued to come to her live shows, and support her work even as vocal jazz was ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a tiny bump in one corner, but this is a great copy.)
Brian Bennett —
Voyage – A Journey Into Discoid Funk (blue & black swirl vinyl pressing) ... LP Real Gone, 1978. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
A really heady record from British drummer Brian Bennett – an artist known for both jazz and funky sound library work – here stretching out in a mode that really fits the image on the cover! The tunes are longer than some of Bennett's earlier sound library material – almost a mix ... (Sound Library, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First US vinyl release – on limited black and blue swirled vinyl!)
Dexter Gordon —
One Flight Up ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An unusual set for both Dexter and Blue Note – first, because the set was recorded in Europe (not at Rudy Van Gelder's), and second because the tracks are all quite long! The album was recorded in Paris – and is cut in an open-ended format that's very much in the mode that Gordon would ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM Cadre Rouge pressing, with obi and insert. Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Archie Shepp —
Live In San Francisco ... LP Impulse, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $59.99
A great counterpart to some of Archie Shepp's studio albums for Impulse – a live date recorded in San Francisco, with a slightly freer, sharper edge! The sound is almost free at times, but always with that strong sense of focus that Archie brought to his brilliant work of the time – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live In San Francisco ... CD 9.99(Orange and black label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp – a nice copy.)
Donald Byrd —
Street Lady ... LP Blue Note, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $39.99
A landmark album by Donald Byrd – the first one where he really started to click with jazz-funk producer Larry Mizell! Mizell and Byrd had worked together previously on the Black Byrd album – a soaring bit of futuristic jazz funk that took Byrd's career to a whole new level – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black b label pressing – vinyl is nice! Cover has a crease across the front, but looks nice overall.)
John Coltrane —
Live In Japan (4CD set) ... CD Impulse, 1966. Used 4 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
4CDs – and some of the most far-reaching work that Coltrane ever recorded! The package expands the much shorter 2LP set that once was the seminal Live In Japan recording – a late concert performance showcasing 'Trane at his most out, featuring Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders as well ... read more CD
(Out of print 1991 MCA/GRP pressing.)
Agnes Buen Garnas & Jan Garbarek —
Rosensfole – Medieval Songs From Norway ... LP ECM (Germany), 1989. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Arranged and performed by Jan Garbarek, with vocals by Agnes Buen Garnas. LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has some ring impressions, bumped corners, and is bent at the spine.)
Dexter Gordon —
Doin' Allright ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Doin Allright? Dexter's doing great on this one – working with that fully mature Blue Note sound of his – a rich approach to soloing that keeps the tracks cooking with excitement! The group on the set's an all-star lineup that includes Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Horace Parlan on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Doin' Allright ... LP 25.99(80s DMM pressing. Cover is bent just a bit at the spine.)
Roy Eldridge —
Swingin On The Town ... CD Verve, 1960. Used ... $8.99
Short tracks with a spare swinging groove – featuring the trumpet of Eldridge, with backing by Ronnie Ball on piano, Benny Moten on bass, and Edward Locke on drums. The focus is on Eldridge's lightly playful trumpet style – and tracks include "Song Of the Islands", "Bossa ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve Elite pressing, sleeve has some light wear.)
Bill Evans with Monica Zetterlund —
Swedish Concert 1975 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Novadisc/Jazzhus Disk (Japan), 1975. Used ... $24.99
Bill Evans is reunited with singer Monica Zetterlund – in a live date done more than a decade after their classic Waltz For Debby album! The first side of the record features Evans in a trio mode – working instrumentally, without Monica, in a group that features the great Eddie Gomez ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Woody Shaw —
Imagination ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1988. Used ... $4.99
A late date for Woody Shaw, but a great one too – a bit more straightforward than some of his more righteous albums of the 70s, but still proof that Shaw is easily one of the greatest trumpeters of his generation! The album's got a laidback sort of feel, and features a fair bit of familiar ... read more CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode.)
Oscar Peterson —
Night Train (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1962. Used ... $2.99
One of Oscar Peterson's biggest records ever – one of those albums we turn up time and time again when digging through classic jazz collections – and for good reason too, given the lasting power of the set! The album's got a rock-solid sound that's filled with soul – almost a bit ... read more CD
(1997 Verve Master Edition in a tri-fold digipak, mark through barcode.)
Mal Waldron —
Blues For Lady Day ... LP Arista Freedom, 1972. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Beautiful solo work from Mal Waldron – a tribute to Billie Holiday, the singer with whom Waldron worked during the vinyl years of her life! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, thin stain at the spine, and some stained spots at the top left edge.)
Abdullah Ibrahim —
African Suite ... CD Enja/Tip Toe, 1997. Used ... $7.99
A larger suite of tracks by Abdullah Ibrahim – performed by a core trio that includes Belden Bullock on bass and George Gray on drums, plus additional orchestral backing arranged by Daniel Schnyder. The feel of the album's quite different than some of Ibrahim's other work – less ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase.)
Abdullah Ibrahim —
Senzo ... CD Sunnyside, 2009. Used ... $8.99
Great solo piano work from Abdullah Ibrahim – and a set that's put together a bit differently than some of his other records of this nature! Often, solo Ibrahim sides are quite long and extended – but this time around, most of the tracks are quite short – some around three ... read more CD
Abdullah Ibrahim —
Very Best Of Abdullah Ibrahim ... CD Music Club (UK), Late 70s/1980s/1990s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes the songs "Imam", "Zikr", "For Monk", "Zimbabwe", "Mandela", "The Mountain", "Pule (Rain)", "Chisa", "Toi-Toi", "Calypso Minor", "Tsidi", "Cape Town", "African ... read more CD
(Out of print,spine has a cutout notch.)
Weather Report —
Black Market (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1976. Used ... $18.99
A new chapter in the sound of Weather Report – but one that's still equally classic! Founding members Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul are joined here by Jaco Pastorius on bass, Chester Thompson on drums, and Alejandro Acuna on percussion – and Pastorius especially helps bring a lot of ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Alice Coltrane —
Ptah, The El Daoud ... CD Impulse, 1970. Used ... $6.99
Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print 1996 pressing with a clear promotional sticker on digipak cover and marker through barcode.)
Ptah, The El Daoud ... CD 8.99
Ptah, The El Daoud (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99
Sonny Stitt —
Sonny Stitt Plays ... CD Roost/Warner (Japan), 1955. Used ... $12.99
One of Sonny Stitt's amazing albums for Roost – a record with a beautifully mature conception of bop soloing, and a totally confident tone throughout! There's an understated brilliance here that's nearly impossible to describe in words – a sense of placement, timing, and phrasing that's ... read more CD
Also available Sonny Stitt Plays ... CD 9.99(SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)
Souren Baronian —
Middle Eastern Soul Of Carlee Records ... LP Modern Harmonic, Mid 70s. New Copy 3LP Gatefold ... $34.99 36.99
A surprising slice of work from the 70s – three different albums all released under various guises by Armenian American reedman Souren Baronian – all put out on his own Carlee label, and done in a very cool mix of styles! Baronian blows both familiar American horns and more exotic ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alice Coltrane —
Eternity ... LP Warner/Antarctica Starts Here, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
Seminal 70s work from one of the most righteous jazz musicians ever! On this set, Alice Coltrane moves past the rawer spiritual sound of her Impulse albums – working with a more focused vision and an approach to jazz that takes her way past the identity of just being "Mrs Coltrane" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
Definitive Classic Blue Note Collection – 10 Complete Albums (Off To The Races/Blue Note/Enlightenment (UK), 2014. Used 5 CD's ... Just Sold Out!
Includes the albums Off To The Races, Byrd In Hand, Fuego, Byrd In Flight, At The Half Note 1 & 2, Royal Flush, Free Form, Cat Walk, and New Perspective. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Philip Catherine —
Blue Prince ... CD Dreyfus (France), 2000. Used ... $2.99
Philip Catherine on guitar, Bert Joris on trumpet and bugle, Hein Van De Geyn on double bass, and Hans Van Oosterhout on drums. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Duke Ellington —
Black, Brown, & Beige (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1958. Used ... $2.99
An important larger work from Duke Ellington – a suite of tracks that encompasses a range of styles and emotions in African-American expression! The work features some key guest work from Mahalia Jackson – singing here in a way that's different than other vocalists who worked with Duke ... read more CD
(Sealed copy, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Return To Forever —
Mothership Returns (2 CD & DVD) ... CD Eagle, 2012. Used 2 CD & DVD ... $11.99
Chick Corea on piano and keyboards, Stanley Clarke on bass, Lenny White on drums, Jean-Luc Ponty on violin, and Frank Gambale on guitars. CD
(Sealed, DVD is Region 1 NTSC coded.)
Rabih Abou-Khalil —
Al Jadida ... CD Enja, 1991. Used ... $6.99
Rabih Abou-Khalil on oud – with Sonny Fortune on alto saxophone, Glen Moore on bass, and Ramesh Shotham and Nabil Khaiat on percussion. (Global Grooves, Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through booklet.)
EST (Esbjorn Svensson Trio) —
301 ... CD Act (Germany), 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Esbjorn Svensson on on piano and electronics, Dan Berglund on bass and electronics, and Magnus Ostrom on drums. CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Lucky Thompson —
Beginning Years ... CD IAJRC, Late 40s. Used ... $5.99
Includes the songs "Vout Rhythm", "Stormy Mood", "Baggin' The Boogie", "Bee Boogie Boo", "Irresistible You", "Phace", "Don't Drive This Jive Away", "The Hour Of Parting", "Abernathy's Boogie", "Cherokee&qu ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Buck Clayton —
Complete Legendary Jam Sessions Master Takes ... CD Lonehill (Spain), 1953/1954. Used 3 CDs ... $12.99
A great document of a really unique slice of 50s jazz – the trad-based jam session recordings led by Buck Clayton in 1953 and 1954! The sessions were originally recorded for Columbia Records by John Hammond – and done in a style that wanted to break from the tighter jam session mode ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Shelly Manne —
Perk Up ... CD Concord, 1976. Used ... $6.99
A mid 70s west coast bop side, from a few players who had faded a bit from their prime, but are still playing with a lot of energy and freshness. The treat for us is Frank Strozier on alto and flute, joined by Conte Condoli on trumpet up front, while Monty Budwig and Mike Wofford round out the ... read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Benny Golson —
Tenor Legacy ... CD Arkadia, 1996. Used ... $5.99
Features Benny Golson, Branford Marsalis, James Carter, and fellow tenor Harold Ashby performing tracks made famous by Lester Young, Stan Getsz, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, and others. CD
(Out of print.)
Art Tatum —
Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol 5 ... CD Pablo, 1955. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Lionel Hampton, Harry Edison, Buddy Rich, Red Callender, and Barney Kessel. CD
Donald Byrd —
Byrd's Word ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... $16.99
One of Donald Byrd's earliest sessions as a leader – a hard and heavy all-star set that features a quintet with Frank Foster on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Kenny Clarke on drums, and Dave Chambers on bass. The tracks all are long and have that almost blowing session Savoy approach – ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes Savoy obi.)
Chucho Valdes —
Chucho's Steps ... CD 4Q, 2010. Used ... $8.99
A nicely grooving album from Cuban jazz piano great Chucho Valdes – sounding as lively and vital as he has in years on Chucho's Steps! There's an invigorating blend of far reaching influences throughout the set, played masterfully by a combo that includes "Juan Carlos Rojas Castro on ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has some light wear.)
Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce —
Complete Jazz Lab Studio Sessions Vol 1 ... CD Columbia/Lonehill (Spain), 1957. Used ... $9.99
Incredible work from the team of Donald Byrd and Gigi Gryce – crisp modern jazz, filled with soul, and never failing to swing! During the time of these recordings, Gryce was one hell of an arranger – with a tight ensemble approach that worked magic in a small combo setting. He was ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Roland Kirk —
Kirk In Copenhagen ... CD Mercury, 1963. Used ... $5.99
A rare slice of work by Roland Kirk from his early years – a great live set recorded in Europe in the mid 60's – done in a looser mode than his studio sessions from the time! Kirk's playing his usual array of incredible horns – tenor, stritch, flute, nose flute, and manzello ... read more CD
(2004 digipak pressing.)
John Klemmer —
Involvement (LP style sleeve) ... CD Cadet/Verve, 1967. Used ... $9.99
Beautiful early work from John Klemmer – one of the most under-rated talents of his generation, and a great player who frequently gets overlooked because of his later, smoother work. This album is Klemmer's first – recorded with a soulful Chicago tenor sound, touched with some of the ... read more CD
Also available Involvement ... LP 9.99(Out of print, mark through obi barcode.)
Keith Jarrett —
Radiance ... CD ECM, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Two solo piano performances, both recorded in Japan. CD
Wayne Shorter —
Footprints – Live! ... CD Verve, 2002. Used ... $2.99
One of the most adventurous records we've heard from Wayne Shorter in years – a collection of live recordings made in Europe in the summer of 2001, featuring a free-thinking group that includes Danilo Perez on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Brian Blade on drums. The sound here is almost ... read more CD
Also available Footprints – Live (180 gram pressing) ... LP 51.99(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Mahavishnu Orchestra —
Lost Trident Sessions ... CD Sony/Columbia, 1973. Used ... $3.99
Amazing lost work from the Mahvishnu Orchestra – a previously-unreleased studio session from 1973, one that features John McLaughlin and the group working in some beautifully tripped-out territory! The lineup features McLaughlin on a variety of guitars – plus Jerry Goodman on electric ... read more CD
Herbie Hancock —
Speak Like A Child ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $5.99
A wonderful Herbie Hancock session from the 60s – a Blue Note album that's sometimes overlooked, but which really shows Herbie taking off – as he adds a nice dose of lyricism into his usual soul jazz approach from the 60s! The sound's a bit farther-reaching than on some of Hancock's ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print first pressing.)
Speak Like A Child (SHMCD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Speak Like A Child (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Speak Like A Child (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 7.99
Josh Johnson —
Unusual Object ... LP Northern Spy, 2024. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
A solo record, but one that's got the sound of more things at once than you might expect – as saxophonist Josh Johnson has this great way of processing the sound from his horns, then layering them with samples and other elements too – but all in a way that's never gimmicky, and really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Red Hot & Ra (Meshell Ndegeocello) —
Magic City ... LP Red Hot, 2024. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
Maybe the coolest album so far in the Red Hot series – even amidst the unique Sun Ra subgroup – as the album's the brainchild of Meshell Ndegeocello, and comes together with all the complex soulfulness of her own recent albums! Back in the 90s, Meshell was a great but more mainstream ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ariel Kalma, Jeremiah Chiu, & Marta Sofia Honer —
Closest Thing To Silence ... LP International Anthem, 2024. New Copy ... $23.99 25.99
Jeremiah Chiu and Marta Sofia Honer gave us an excellent previous record on the International Anthem label – one that mixed field recordings with sounds of their own – an approach that's continued here as the pair are joined by Ariel Kalma, whose instrumentation really adds a wonderful ... (Out Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Closest Thing To Silence ... CD 13.99
Mike Makhalemele & Winston Mankuku Ngozi —
Bull & The Lion ... LP As Shams/We Are Busy Bodies (Canada), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
Twin-tenor magic from South African saxophonists Winston Mankunku Ngozi and Mike Makhalemele – working together here with backing from a sweet electric combo that features Trevor Rabin on guitar! The groove is open and fluid – the band just vamping and opening things up, to let Ngozi ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milford Graves —
Babi ... LP IPS/Superior Viaduct, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 27.99
One of the rarest albums ever from percussionist Milford Graves, and one of the most intense as well – a completely unbridled live performance that features saxes from Hugh Glover and Arthur Doyle! Glover and Doyle are amazing together – and with that trademark raspy tone, Doyle's set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Babi (with bonus CD) ... CD 18.99(Great pressing – heavy cover and bonus insert!)
Milford Graves & Don Pullen —
Nommo ... LP SRP/Superior Viaduct, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 27.99
Groundbreaking early work from drummer Milford Graves and pianist Don Pullen – a set of long, free improvisations that were originally issued on Graves' Self-Reliance Productions label! The music is even more striking than sounds from the time on the ESP label – and also really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful pressing – heavy cover, and bonus insert!)
Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids —
Afro Futuristic Dreams ... LP Strut (UK), 2023. New Copy 2LP ... $27.99 29.99
Bold new work from the legendary Pyramids ensemble – a spiritual jazz group who go back to the 70s, but who've reemerged in recent years with a renewed sense of energy, and a very forward-thinking sound! Leader Idris Ackamoor is still a master of tone and feeling on reeds – including ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Afro Futuristic Dreams ... CD 13.99
Matthew Halsall —
Ever Changing View ... LP Gondwana (UK), 2023. New Copy 2LP ... $30.99 32.99
A spiritual masterpiece from Matthew Halsall – a record that still has the beautiful trumpet work we've loved from the start, but which also shows just how much Halsall has been expanding his talents in search of new meanings, and new modes of expression! Matthew handles a fair bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ever Changing View ... CD 15.99
Jaimie Branch —
Fly Or Die Fly Or Die Fly Or Die – World War ... LP International Anthem, 2023. New Copy ... $25.99 26.99
One of the last recordings ever made by the genius trumpeter Jaimie Branch – and a set that shows the bold new direction she was going in, right before she left our planet all too soon! The music here leaps forward from any of Branch's earlier recordings – with harder rhythms, more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fly Or Die Fly Or Die Fly Or Die – World War ... CD 13.99
EST (Esbjorn Svensson Trio) —
Tuesday Wonderland ... CD Act (Germany), 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most consistently creative piano trios in the world today – a group who are always pushing the boundaries of their sound, strongly keeping away from familiar territory and tradition – yet always with a sense of swing and lyricism that continue to appeal to fans of more ... read more CD
Medeski, Martin & Wood —
Shack Man ... LP Gramavision/Real Gone, 1996. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 33.99
More great grooves by this incredible band with a real talent for mixing jazz funk organ with a much freer sensibility – hitting a range of influences that run the gamut from Jimmy Smith to Larry Young, and blending them into something all their own. Titles include "Spy Kiss", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Medeski, Martin & Wood —
Friday Afternoon In The Universe ... LP Gramavision/Real Gone, 1995. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 33.99
A really transformative album from the trio of Medeski Martin & Wood – a set that helped re-open possibilities for jazz organ expression in the 90s, while also bringing back the instrument in some of his best old school modes as well! Around the time of the set, many folks thought of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First-ever vinyl pressing!)
McNeal & Niles —
Thrust ... LP Tinker Too/We Are Busy Bodies (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
An incredible bit of electric funk from the hinterlands of Ohio – an obscure album that hardly saw the light of day back in the 70s, making its first national debut in this excellent reissue! The sound of the set is incredible – moody Fender Rhodes, Arp, moog, and organ over bass and ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
