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!
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Jim Pepper —
Comin & Goin ... LP 
Europa, 1983. Very Good+ ... $11.99
With John Scofield and Bill Frisell on guitar, Kenny Wener on piano, Lester McFarland, Mark Helias, and Ed Schuller on bass, Hamid Drake on drums, Nana Vasconselos on percussion, Colin Walcott on sitar and tabla. LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian pressing. Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington North Of The Border In Canada (aka Collages) ... LP Decca, 1973. Very Good+ ... $4.99
It's often said that the late material by Duke Ellington is some of his most adventurous and exciting – and with this rare album from 1973 as proof, we'd have to agree! Collages features Duke's piano playing backed by a large symphonic group conducted by Canadian leader Ron Collier. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Albert Ayler —
New Grass ... LP Impulse/Third Man, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $20.99 25.99
One of the last albums that Albert Ayler ever recorded before his strange and mysterious early death – and one of his most memorable records as well! The record shows Ayler at the crossroads, filled with emotion and meaning, struggling to convey his message to a lager audience. At times, he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shorty Rogers & Bud Shank —
Yesterday, Today & Forever ... LP Concord, 1983. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Shorty Rogers on flugelhorn and trumpet, Bud Shank on flute and alto, George Cables on piano, Bob Magnusson on bass, and Roy McCurdy on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Jeff Liberman —
Solitude Within ... LP Librah, 1975. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Al Haig —
Plays The Music Of Jerome Kern ... LP Inner City, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A lost slice of work from pianist Al Haig – and a great one too! The date was recorded at the start of the 80s, and features Haig's piano alongside the bass of Jamil Nasser – a frequent accompanist for most of the 70s, playing here with no drums at all for rhythm – which leaves ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has small corner bumps and light wear.)
Dexter Gordon —
Apartment ... LP Steeplechase (Denmark), 1974. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A standout 70s set from Dexter Gordon – one that's a bit tighter than some of his longer-blown dates from overseas – and which almost sparkles with the same power as his 60s albums on Blue Note! The group here is nice and tight – with Kenny Drew on piano, Niels Henning Orsted ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear, fading on the spine, split bottom seam, and half split spine.)
Sahib Shihab —
Companionship – Jazz Joint Vol 2 (180 gram pressing) ... LP Vogue/Rearward (Italy), Late 60s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $34.99 36.99
Double-length brilliance from the mighty Sahib Shihab – a set that collects a number of killer 60s sessions with members of the Clarke Boland Big Band – all of them great! The small combo work here is amazing – hard-hitting modal jazz that matches, if not tops the best MPS/Saba ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nat Pierce-Dick Collins/Fantasy, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
An incredible set of tracks – featuring some of the best early work by a young Charlie Mariano! Side one of the album features a nonet led by the team of Nat Pierce and Dick Collins – larger arrangements in a Woody Herman-esque style, played by a group that includes Jerry Coker, Jack ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Joe Pass —
Behind Better Days ... LP Gwyn/P-Vine (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy ... $29.99 36.99
Very hip, never-issued work from this legendary jazz guitarist – tracks recorded at the same time as his classic Better Days album, but appearing on this set for the first time ever! The "behind" in the title is very apt – as the group here is the lean trio at the core of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Hilton Felton —
Man For All Reasons ... LP Hilton's Concept/P-Vine (Japan), Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 36.99
A holy grail of funky music – and a rare gem from the DC scene of the 70s! Keyboardist Hilton Felton cut this wicked killer for his own tiny label – Hilton's Concept – and it's a very unique blend of jazz and funk modes, done with help from members of The Blackbyrds and Three ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Man For All Reasons (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Hilton Felton —
Family & Friends ... LP Hilton's Concept/P-Vine (Japan), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $29.99 38.99
A mighty great little record – a mixture of jazz and soul from the heavy talents of Hilton Felton – and a record that not only features some of his own great work on organ and keyboards, but some great contributions from other members of the DC scene of the 70s! In addition to help ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Family & Friends (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Thad Jones —
Detroit-New York Junction (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note/Third Man, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $30.99 35.99
Genius early work from the legendary Thad Jones – one of his greatest albums ever, and a sublime tribute to his talents on the trumpet! Jones has a groove here that definitely fits in nicely with the title – some of the more contemplative, expressive modes of his native Detroit scene ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the great Third Man 313 series – Detroit-focused, 180 gram vinyl pressed at Third Man, and mastered and cut by Warren Defever from the original tapes!)
Rick Mason & Rare Feelings —
Inner Dimensions Of Rick Mason & Rare Feelings ... LP Maso/P-Vine (Japan), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 39.99
There's plenty of rare feelings going on here – of the best sort of funky 70s type, with a groove that's totally great all the way through! Rick Mason and group bring plenty of jazz instrumentation to the record – some especially nice Fender Rhodes, trumpet, and guitar – but the ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Inner Dimensions Of Rick Mason & Rare Feelings (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Jean Pierre Mas & Cesarius Alvim —
Rue De Lourmel (US pressing) ... LP Inner City, 1976. Sealed ... $8.99
Duo recordings with Jean Pierre Mas on piano and Cesarius Alvim on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a corner cut.)
Clifford Jordan —
Glass Bead Games ... LP Strata East/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $39.99 49.99
An essential bit of 70s soul jazz – a real standout in both the catalogs of tenorist Clifford Jordan, and the Stata East label! This is one of those few records where every element is perfect, and all players rise together to a new level of expression – and we'd easily rank this one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Glass Bead Games (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Heavy Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Wendell Harrison —
Organic Dream ... LP Wenha/P-Vine (Japan), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 36.99
A weird and wonderful album from Tribe Records giant Wendell Harrison – an obscure electric set from the start of the 80s! There's still a strongly spiritual feel on the record, but Wendell also adds some Fender Rhodes and vocals to his work on tenor and flute – bringing in the same ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Organic Dream (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Roy Porter —
Jessica (Japanese yellow vinyl pressing – with bonus 7" single) ... LP Vistone/P-Vine (Japan), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 59.99
A wonderful mix of soul jazz, funky rhythms, and even more experimental moments – a truly tremendous effort from LA drummer Roy Porter, and the first set issued under the name of his Sound Machine group! The groove here is really unconventional – filled with unusual timings, phrasings, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy yellow vinyl pressing, in gatefold cover with obi, and slide-out sleeve with a bonus 7" single!)
Cal Green —
Trippin' With Cal Green ... LP Mutt & Jeff/P-Vine (Japan), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 44.99
The back cover of this one says "This Album Should Be Titled MONSTER" – and for once, the back cover is right! The album's the only one we've ever seen by the super-dope LA guitarist Cal Green – a wonderful talent with a hard-edge approach to the strings, one that's a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
All That Jazz —
Ghibli Jazz ... LP P-Vine (Japan), 2009. New Copy ... $27.99 39.99
A really great take on the music of Studio Ghibli – one that presents the sounds with very much the jazz promised in the title! The sound is very lean and stripped-down, with a small combo style on most numbers – all instruments handled by Tomoo Nogami, who mixes piano, bass, and drums ... (Japanese, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Mike Greene —
Pale Pale Moon ... LP GRC, 1975. Sealed ... $4.99
Features David Michael on guitar, Rande Powell on drums and Mike Holbrook on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo copy in the printed-on tracklist cover.)
Awakening —
Hear, Sense & Feel ... LP Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 23.99
An excellent funky fusion group from Chicago – and one of the best ensembles to record for the Black Jazz label! The group's made up of hip Chicago underground players – and includes Ken Chaney on electric piano, Ari Brown on saxes, and Frank Gordon on trumpet – a lineup that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hear, Sense & Feel ... CD 6.99(Remastered.)
Sun Ra —
Discipline 27-II ... LP Saturn/Strut (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99
One of Sun Ra's greatest albums of the 70s – recording during the same sessions that yielded the famous Space Is The Place record for Blue Thumb, and done with a very similar feel – an expansive configuration of the Arkestra in peak form! The range of expression is really incredible ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Teddy Wilson —
Teddy Wilson & His All Stars ... LP Chiaroscuro, 1976. Sealed ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Teo Macero —
Impressions Of Charles Mingus ... LP PAJ, 1983. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A loving tribute to the late Charles Mingus – one that has a very different sound than the Mingus classics you might remember, thanks to inventive arrangements from Teo Macero! All tunes are originals by Teo, and they've got that shimmering large group style he first perfected in the 50s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Wes Montgomery —
Just Walkin' ... LP Verve, 1965/1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
An assortment of material that Wes Montgomery recorded for Verve before his too-early death – which the label then collected together as a surprisingly good posthumous release for Wes! There's a really great feel to the record – a mix of small combo and large group settings that offers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM white label promo. Vinyl has a light heat spot, and plays with short & very light surface noise in "My One & Only", and looks great otherwise.)
Martin Taylor —
Spirit Of Django ... LP Linn (Scotland), 1994. Near Mint- ... $49.99
With Marin Taylor and John Goldie on guitar, Dave O'Higgins on saxophone, Alec Dankworth on bass, Jack Emblow on accordion, and James Taylor on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Spirit Of Django ... CD 1.99
Muriel Grossmann —
Devotion (silver & orange vinyl pressing) ... LP Third Man, 2023. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99 31.99
The first widely-circulated album issued by the stunning saxophonist Muriel Grossman – an artist we've been stocking on imports for the past decade or so, and who quickly became one of or favorites in jazz! If you've not heard Muriel before, this album's a perfect introduction to her music ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited silver & orange vinyl pressing!)
Sun Ra —
Inside The Light World – Sun Ra Meets The OVC (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Strut (UK), 1986. New Copy 2LP ... $44.99
Some of the most unusual Sun Ra material of the 80s – a series of performances done with the Outer Space Visual Communicator – a unique instrument that mixed light and music together, and created a very trippy experience for both the Arkestra and the audience! Most of these tracks have ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited indie exclusive.)
Pharoah Sanders —
Harvest Time/
India Navigation/Luaka Bop, 1977. New Copy (pic cover)... $16.99 17.99
A totally great slice of 70s work from Pharoah Sanders – a rare Japanese single that offers radio edits of two tracks from his sublime project for India Navigation! "Harvest Time" is wonderful – this hypnotic bassline, watery light guitar lines, and a raspy, soulful tenor ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jessica Williams —
Orgonomic Music (with bonus tracks) ... LP Clean Cuts/Modern Harmonic, 1981. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $33.99 35.99
One of the hippest, most righteous albums ever cut by pianist Jessica Williams – a set where it feels like all of her ideas come together perfectly, and are carried forward by a wonderful lineup of players! The group is small, but there's a very large feel to the whole thing – such ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Surya Botofasina —
Everyone's Children ... LP Spiritmuse, 2022. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99 44.99
The beautiful debut as a leader from pianist Surya Botofasina – an artist you may know from early work in the spiritual Build An Ark ensemble – finally given a chance here to shine on his own! The album's produced by Carlos Nino, with whom Botofasina worked in Build An Ark – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Everyone's Children ... CD 8.99
Hank Jones —
Have You Met This Jones? ... LP MPS (Germany), 1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Hank Jones at the height of his powers – working in an unusual trio with the great Isla Eckinger on bass – a well-rounded, soulfully-toned player who really helps make some magic on the set! Hank's talents are well-known, and very much in their best form here – but the slightly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PA USA. Cover has light wear.)
Chico Hamilton —
Dealer ... LP Impulse, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $34.99
Wonderfully groovy work from drummer Chico Hamilton – one of his hip 60s albums for Impulse, done in a style that's completely different than his work of the 50s! Here, Chico's clearly in love with a modal groove, and also sets things up with more romping rhythms that are upbeat in a way he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dealer (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Rainbow label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover is nice!)
Bunky Green —
Transformations ... LP Vanguard, 1977. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Funky Bunky from Chicago, with backing from Al Dailey on piano, Billy Butler and Carl Lynch on guitar, Wilbur Bascomb on bass, Jimmy Johnson on drums, Al Chalk on percussion, and Jeff Bova on ARP string ensemble and ARP 2600. The sound's quite different from his Cadet albums – but not bad ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Duke Pearson —
Introducing Duke Pearson's Big Band ... LP Blue Note, 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
One of Duke Pearson's funkiest sessions ever, and a hard swinging big band set with a great late 60s feel! The group is all-class all the way – with players that include Pearson, Bob Cranshaw, Mickey Roker, Marvin Stamm, Julian Priester, Frank Foster, and Jerry Dodgion – and the tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Introducing Duke Pearson's Big Band ... CD 19.99(Liberty stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and a small peel spot.)
Fraser MacPherson —
Jazz Prose ... LP Concord, 1985. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Teo Macero —
Acoustical Suspension ... LP Doctor Jazz, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Gato Barbieri on tenor, Jorge Dalto on piano, Bill Evans on tenor, Alex Foster on alto, Lionel Hampton on vibes, Dave Liebman on soprano, Cecil McBee on bass, Dave Valentin on flute, and Mal Waldron on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Samuel Dent Memorial Band —
There Really Is Samuel Dent Memorial Band ... LP Dent, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Here Is Duke Ellington At His Rare Of All Rarest Performances Vol 1 ... LP Kings Of Jazz (Italy), 1948/1951. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(60s issue.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet ... LP EmArcy, 1955. Very Good ... $7.99
A strong 50s session from Gerry – a bit like some of his work for the Pacific Jazz label, but perhaps a bit more biting and modern. The group's a sextet with Jon Eardley on trumpet, Zoot Sims on tenor, Dave Bailey on drums, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, and Peck Morrison on bass – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Mercury pressing with deep groove. Cover is nice!)
Don Ellis —
Soaring ... LP MPS, 1973. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A well-titled album from trumpeter Don Ellis – as the set soars to the skies from the very first note! The album's got a dynamic energy that almost beats Don's American work of the time – lots of funky rhythms, and a cool MPS groove that shows the label's strong 70s legacy of larger ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear and staining.)
Saxes Inc —
Saxes Inc ... LP Warner, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A concept album, but one with a really great approach – a heady group of top-shelf saxophonists from the end of the 50s – all coming together in surprisingly tight formation, yet also getting a bit of solo space as well! The project is headed by arranger Bob Prince – who's got a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vitaphonic stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, a center split with clear tape on the bottom seam, and a bit of pencil on the back.)
Eddie Harris —
Is It In ... LP Atlantic, 1974. Very Good+ ... $7.99
One of Eddie's groovier Varitone albums, and a record that has a very electric sound to it! At times, Eddie's electric sax is so off-beat that you'd think he was playing a synthesizer instead of a sax, but in true Harris form, he always keeps it funky, and even the weird sounds have a great groove ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Billy Taylor —
Billy Taylor With Four Flutes ... LP Riverside, 1959. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A great change of pace for Billy Taylor – and one of the most striking sessions he made in the 50s! As you'll guess from the title, the record features Taylor's piano along with four flutes – played by Frank Wess, Herbie Mann, Jerome Richardson, and Phil Bodner – working here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small blue label Bill Grauer Prod pressing with microphone & deep groove. Cover has a edge wear, splitting on the spine, light surface wear.)
Billy Taylor —
My Fair Lady Loves Jazz (ABC pressing) ... LP ABC, 1957. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A great take on the score to the hit show My Fair Lady – heard here in one of the best jazz interpretations from the time! Billy Taylor really gets a great setting for the music here – one that moves past the more familiar small group takes on the tunes, and features soaring large ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Billy Taylor —
Evergreens ... LP ABC/Paramount, 1956. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Early work by Billy Taylor – cut at the height of his 50s popularity, with his famous trio of Percy Brice on drums and Earl May on bass. The title gives it all away – as Taylor plays soulful renditions of standards like "But Not For Me", "Cheek To Cheek", "It's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with RVG etch. Cover has a split spine, light surface wear & aging, small splits on the top & bottom seams.)
Thelonious Monk —
Nutty (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch Gearbox, 1963. New Copy (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
A never-issued performance of this classic tune from the Thelonious Monk songbook – recorded for Danish Radio in 1963, and played by the legendary quartet that featured Charlie Rouse on tenor sax, John Ore on bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums! The quality is right up there with some of the ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Art Farmer —
You Make Me Smile ... LP Soul Note (Italy), 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Art Farmer really found a great home for his music on the Soul Note label in the 80s – a place where he could continue to grow strongly, in ways that almost let him find a new sort of edge in his horn! This album's a wonderful example of the strengths that Farmer found at the label – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy Gillespie With Strings (7 inch EP) ... 7-inch Clef, 1952. Very Good- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Dizzy and strings – a surprisingly great combination! Although it was Charlie Parker who first made famous the modernist "jazz with strings" approach, Dizzy does wonderfully here in the format – working in similar fashion with edgey backing from the "Operatic String ... (Funky 45's, Jazz) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has split seams, a name in pen, and light surface wear.)
Graham Costello —
Second Lives ... LP Gearbox (UK), 2021. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Drummer Graham Costello works here with his Strata sextet – a combo can be slow and sensitive one minute, then pretty darn fierce the next – especially when Costello really kicks things up on the drums! Tracks are shorter than usual for a jazz album, and really focus on the cohesive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Second Lives ... CD 9.99
Various —
Complete Keynote Collection (21LP set – with original packaging) ... LP Keynote/Phonogram (Japan), Mid 1940s. Near Mint- ... $129.99
A treasure trove of rare work from the 40s – 21LPs of music from the legendary Keynote label, all pressed on super-nice Japanese vinyl! The set also features 115 performances presented here for the first time ever – and comes with a great booklet, a Keynote photo album, and even a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original numbered pressing, with obi, in white outside printed packaging box with handle. Includes everything – book, photo book, and rare Lennie Tristano 45!)
Various —
Jazz Dispensary – Freedom Sound The People Arise (blue swirl vinyl pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Fantasy/Craft, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Great work from a series that always delivers excellent music – one with a hokey title and concept, but a rock-solid set of grooves from the Fantasy/Concord catalog! There's an especially righteous vibe to this edition of the series – which you might guess from the title – tunes ... (Funky Compilations, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marty Paich, Herbie Harper, Larry Bunker, et al —
Jazz City Workshop ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $24.99
An excellent swinging Bethlehem session from the mid 50s – one that's recorded in LA, but with a sound that's way hotter than most of the label's other west coast sides! The group's extremely tight – and features Marty Paich on piano as the leader, next to great trombone from Herbie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove! Vinyl is quite clean overall, but has some crackling for the first few minutes on each side. Back cover has some light staining – front is nice!)
Jimmy Neeley —
Misirlou ... LP Tru Sound/Prestige, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the few albums ever recorded by Jimmy Neeley – an unsung piano genius of the 50s and 60s, with a sound and style that placed him right up there with the best work of Ahmad Jamal! Like Jamal, Neeley has a bit of a flair for the exotic – and also like Jamal, his trio performances ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with insert! Cover has a touch of surface wear.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Mainstream Of Jazz ... LP EmArcy, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Gerry Mulligan's still far from the mainstream of jazz on this sweet little set – a great date that expands nicely from the mellower styles of the Pacific Jazz years – expanding the group a bit, with some really great results! In addition to Mulligan's usual baritone sax, Gerry also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label drummer logo pressing with deep groove. A nice copy!)
Jimmy Heath —
Fast Company ... LP Milestone, Early 60s/1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Good double LP set that compiles some of the best tracks from Jimmy Heath's Riverside years, and which features the razor sharp reed player in the company of Herbie Hancock, Donald Byrd, Cedar Walton, Paul Chambers, and Freddie Hubbard. The tracks were drawn from a number of albums, and the set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Big Band Scene & All That Jazz ... LP Big Band Archives, 1930s/1940s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
32 tracks over two records – Cab Calloway, Raymond Scott, Glen Gray, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Teddy Wilson, Count Basie, Joe Venuti, Woody Herman, Jimmy Lunceford, and lots more. LP, Vinyl record album
Vic Dickenson —
Gentleman Of The Trombone ... LP Mahogany (France), 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
With Johnny Guarnieri on piano, Bill Pemberton on bass, and Oliver Jackson on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Wes Montgomery —
Fusion ... LP Riverside, 1963. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A pretty darn important album for Wes – as it was his first session with the sort of larger arrangements that would later make him huge! Although Montgomery was mostly recording for Riverside in small combos, this session has him playing in front of larger backings by Jimmy Jones – not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Bill Grauer pressing. Cover has minimal wear & aging.)
Betty Roche —
Take The A Train (2nd cover) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of the few small group sessions from vocalist Betty Roche – a singer who was known for her work with Duke Ellington, but who sounds even better in this setting! Betty's got a style that's warmly raspy – a bit more edge than some of the cooler vocalists on the Bethlehem label at the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s pressing. Cover has a tiny cutout notch.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington's Band Shorts – 1929 to 1935 ... LP Biograph, Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99
With selections from Black And Tan, A Bundle Of Blues, and Symphony In Black. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has a cut corner and promo ink stamps.)
Brian Lynch —
Peer Pressure ... LP Criss Cross (UK), 1986. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A great lineup – with tenor from Ralph Moore and piano from Kirk Lightsey! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Peer Pressure ... CD 9.99
Bill Evans & Toots Thielemans —
Affinity ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful pairing – the keyboards of Bill Evans and harmonica of Toots Thielemans – presented here in a space that marks the record as one of the best from both players in the 70s! Some tunes are sad and blue, and very spare – others a bit more upbeat and lyrical, almost taking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of light wear, but is great overall!)
Duke Ellington —
Ellington Suites ... LP Pablo, 1959/1971/1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
Three slices of rare work by Duke Ellington – all recorded previously as semi-private recordings, and issued here in a short-lived 70s set! As you'd guess by the title, the tracks are all in "suite" form – that broader compositional style that dominated Ellington's later work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Peter Sprague —
Message Sent On The Wind ... LP Xanadu, 1982. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Obscure work from the enigmatic guitarist Peter Sprague – and one of the most obscure albums on the Xanadu label too! The group here is a quartet – with Kenny Barron on piano, Gene Perla on bass, and Barry Altschul on drums – and titles include "Cheryl", "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
Audio One —
Midwest School ... LP Audiographic, 2014. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A very cool project from the Chicago scene, one that features a larger-than-usual group of improvising players – all working together with the kind of spontaneous, sympathetic energy that often marks the best moments in the Windy City world of avant jazz! Most players here are leaders on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered pressing of 500 copies!)
Audio One —
International Report ... LP Audiographic, 2014. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
It's hard to go wrong with an improvising lineup like this – a large ensemble of Chicago musicians that includes Ken Vandermark, Mars Williams, and Dave Rempis on a variety of reeds – plus Nick Mazzarella on alto, Jeb Bishop on trombone, Josh Berman on cornet, Jen Paulson on viola, Tim ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered pressing of 500 copies!)
Binker & Moses —
Escape The Flames ... LP Gearbox (UK), 2017. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 29.99
Very free improvisations from the duo of Moses Boyd on drums and Binker Golding on tenor – material recorded live at London's Total Refreshment Centre, and with a vibe that's a bit different than their studio material! The set's definitely got some lean, rhythmic numbers – but some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Uniri —
Infinite Reflections ... LP Astigmatic (Poland), 2024. New Copy ... $27.99 32.99
A keyboard-heavy set by a group of musicians who all have roots in the London jazz scene – working together here in modes that are a bit more spacey and electric overall! The music has amazing drums from Chiminyo at the core – playing funkily, but also with some elements that almost ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Infinite Reflections ... CD 14.99
Cykada —
Metamorphosis ... LP Astigmatic (Poland), 2023. New Copy ... $27.99 32.99
A set that's even more searing and sonically intense than the debut of this genre-hopping group – served up in this bracing blend of electric and acoustic instrumentation that almost takes us back to the 90s experiments on Axiom Records from the Bill Laswell generation! there's plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Metamorphosis ... CD 13.99
Eabs Meets Jaubi —
In Search Of The Better Tomorrow ... LP Astigmatic (Poland), 2023. New Copy ... $27.99 32.99
An incredible pairing of talents – one Polish group, one Pakistani – coming together here on a set that may well be the most impressive release on the completely wonderful Astigmatic label! We've loved their releases by both EABS and Jaubi, yet somehow together they've reached a sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Yoni Mayraz —
Dybbuk Tse ... LP Astigmatic (Poland), 2023. New Copy ... $27.99 32.99
Yoni Mayraz is a pianist, but one who plays keyboards in modes that are much more than conventional jazz – and which instead really reflect the changes in the London scene where he's made his home in recent years! The record bristles with some of the best sort of creative inspirations we'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jaubi —
Nafs At Peace ... LP Astigmatic (Poland), 2022. New Copy Gatefold ... $27.99 32.99
A really great record with a vibe that's all its own – a stunning blend of spiritual jazz, North Indian music, and some slight contemporary touches – all with a sense of deeper energy that really opens up as the album moves on! There's plenty of great keyboards on the record – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Handy —
Projections ... LP Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- ... $16.99
One of Handy's important mind-expanding sets from the late 60s – a classic album with his group that featured a young Michael White on violin and Mike Nock on piano. White's work on the album is especially striking – very different from many other players in jazz, using the instrument ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has a tiny top seam split, but is nice overall.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Pieces Of Dreams ... LP Fantasy, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
A 70s soulful classic from the mighty Stanley Turrentine! Stan's not the bad "Mister T" on this set – he's more in a smooth, mellow mode – blowing over some nice soulful arrangements by Gene Page, ones that take the CTI funk approach, add in some strings, and create a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original gatefold pressing. A nice copy.)
George Benson —
In Flight ... LP Warner, 1977. Very Good- Gatefold ... $1.99
Benson plays his guitar and also sings on some of these tracks, joined by Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar, Ronnie Foster on electric piano & mini-moog, Jorge Dalto on clavinet & acoustic piano, Stanley Banks on bass, Harvey Mason on drums and Ralph MacDonald on percussion. Claus Ogerman ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Gentle Side Of John Coltrane ... LP Impulse, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A mellow set of ballads, taken mostly from Trane's first few years at Impulse – in various formations that have him working with his classic quartet, plus guests like Johnny Hartman, Eric Dolphy, or Duke Ellington. Titles include "Soul Eyes", "What's New", "Dear ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Inner gatefold has ring wear, due to being previously stuck. Cover has light wear, tiny peel from sticker removal.)
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 surface wear and rounded corners.)
Deodato —
Whirlwinds ... LP MCA, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Sweet keyboard soul from Deodato – a set that steps off nicely from the strengths of his big hits on CTI, hitting a similarly flowing groove that's really great! The instrumentation here is a bit more expanded than before, but never in a way that buries the keyboards – and Deodato's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing. Cover has light edge wear, small top seam split.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet & Orchestra – Experience In E/Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
A great lost chapter in the Cannonball/David Axelrod story! The record features Cannon's classic quintet performing some longer, more serious works with orchestral backing – and the sound is vaguely similar to some of Axelrod's "high concept" work for Capitol. The record features ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover is nice.)
Eddie Harris —
Exodus To Jazz ... LP Vee Jay, 1961. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the true hit jazz albums of the 60s, and a record that's still pretty darn incredible today! Who'd have thought that a jazz recording of the theme to the film "Exodus" could have been such a hit? It was, and the way Eddie handled it forever transformed the face of jazz. Eddie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing with deep groove and Bell Sound stamp.)
Anita O'Day —
Cool Heat – Anita O'Day Sings Jimmy Guiffre Arrangements ... LP Verve, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Very cool work from Anita O'Day – a session cut with Jimmy Giuffre arrangements, in a style that's a bit different than some of her other 50s work for Verve! Jimmy brings a nice touch of modernism to the record – casting the horns in ways that show his own love of creative colors and ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese stereo pressing – UMV 2679, with insert.)
Modern Jazz Quartet —
Space ... LP Apple, Late 60s. Good Gatefold ... $2.99
Beautifully spacey work from the Modern Jazz Quartet – a record that more than earns its enigmatic title! The session's an odd one – in that the MJQ are recording for the Beatles' famous Apple label – but that fact is also one of the best aspects of the record, as it seems to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a click on two tracks. Cover has light wear.)
Gabor Szabo —
Nightflight ... LP Mercury, 1976. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Wonderful 70s work from Gabor Szabo – a record that has him picking up a bit more of a soulful undercurrent, while still keeping all his great guitar work nicely upfront! The album has Gabor recording at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios – with help from Philly soul arrangers Richie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, a corner bend.)
Eddie Harris —
Excursions ... LP Atlantic, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
A super-long batch of messed-up funky jazz from Eddie Harris! The record's got Eddie working all aspects of the electric sax – in a similar style to some of his other work on the best Atlantic albums of the 70s (like Instant Death of Plug It In) – and the group features a shifting cast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label stereo pressing.)
Brian Auger —
Straight Ahead ... LP RCA, 1974. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Long lean groovers from Brian Auger and the Oblivion Express group – recorded with a slightly freer feel than some of the group's earlier albums, and an approach that has them stretching out nicely! Brian still sings a bit on some tracks, but there seems to be more of a focus than before on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Maynard Ferguson —
Maynard Ferguson (Wyncote) ... LP Wyncote, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
This appears to be a slightly different version of an LP Maynard cut for Cameo called "New Sounds Of Maynard Ferguson", but sideman aren't credited. This release has 6 track, including the originals "Bossa Nova De Funk", "Maine Bone", "At The Sound Of The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Mark Murphy —
Beautiful Friendship – Remembering Shirley Horn (180 gram pressing) ... LP Gearbox (UK), 2013. Sealed ... $11.99
Tremendous work from the great Mark Murphy – a great reminder that he's still one of the greatest jazz vocalists to come our way in the past 50 years! The short set's a loving tribute to the late Shirley Horn – delivered by Mark in some of his most personal, poetic modes in years ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Beautiful Friendship – Remembering Shirley Horn (Japanese edition) ... CD 9.99(Japanese edition in the resealable sleeve, with obi.)
Patrice Rushen —
Patrice ... LP Elektra, 1978. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A sweeeeeet groover by Patrice Rushen – her first album for Elektra, and a stunning blend of funky jazz and soul! The record really has Patrice stepping out from her earlier years at Prestige – working in some surprisingly great vocals next to tight lines on Fender Rhodes, synth, and ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has surface wear and aging.)
Cats & The Fiddle —
I Miss You So ... LP Bluebird, Late 30s/Early 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Stan Getz —
Focus ... LP Verve, 1961. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Oft-overlooked album that's actually one of Getz's most far-reaching of the 60s! Recorded in the year before he got caught up in his bossa pop frenzy, the record shows Getz as a darkly toned modernist, weaving out complex solos over the album's extended suite "Focus", written and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stan Getz & Laurindo Almeida —
Stan Getz With Laurindo Almeida ... LP Verve, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
One of the best of the Stan Getz bossa nova sessions – and a record that features the great Laurindo Almeida on guitar – playing with more virtuosity than either Charlie Byrd or Joao Gilberto did on their collaborations with Getz! The record's got a driving rhythm section, with lots of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing.)
Johnny Richards —
Aqui Se Habla Espanol/Roulette, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Nicely swingin' LP put together by the man who supervised some of Stan Kenton's best afro-cuban sessions. Richards is one of the most swinging, hard hitting bandleaders to come out of the post-swing era, and his handling of Latin material is always filled with a lot of fire, and a good sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Max Roach —
Max Roach Plus 4 On The Chicago Scene (Trip pressing) ... LP Trip, 1958. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of Max's real killers from the late 50s! After experiencing the hardship of the loss of Clifford Brown and his LA connection, Max seemed to set his sights on Chicago – where his keen talent for spotting strong young players hooked him up with some of his best bandmates in years. This ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jim Hall/Milestone, 1972. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The title's an apt one, as the session features spare, unaccompanied duets between guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Ron Carter – done at a time when both players were stepping into some of their warmest, most sensitive years. Hall's especially great here – and even though he had already ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Various —
Modern American Musicians (10 inch album) ... LP Royale, 1952. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Featuring Tony Mottola Four, Ellis Larkins Trio, Bud Freeman, Earl Bostic, Ray McKinley, Cootie Williams, and Johnnie Guarnieri Trio. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has aging and light wear.)
Jackie McLean —
It's Time! (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1964. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
It certainly was time – time for Jackie McLean to break out of his older bop mode, and hit a whole new level of playing with a tight group of "new thing" compatriots like Herbie Hancock on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Charles Tolliver on trumpet! The record isn't as totally ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available It's Time! ... LP 36.99(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series!)
Donald Byrd —
Ethiopian Knights (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99
Sweet electric funk from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his first forays into an electric mode, and done in a style that's very different than his better-known soul fusion of the mid 70s! Before Byrd hooked up with Larry Mizell and started recording his smooth fusion grooves on records like ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
