Maybe the best album ever from the mighty Ricardo Marrero – a 70s Latin talent who didn't record much, but always gave the world something wonderful when he did! The set's got this really great vibe – some cuts that update 60s Latin soul modes with even more righteous 70s elements ... (Latin) read moreCD
A real landmark of bad-walking soul – one of two rare albums cut by vocalist Esther Marrow, easily one of the hardest singing sisters of her generation! Esther's got roots in gospel, but she's singing here in a righteous mode that features plenty of funky undercurrents in the backings – ... (Soul) read moreCD
Very righteous work from Esther Marrow – an overlooked soul singer who works with a hell of a lot of pride and power! The set's an overlooked gem in the Fantasy catalog of the 70s, and it's one of only two secular soul albums cut by Marrow – and quite possibly the best of the bunch, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Features guest guitar from BB King guitar, John Lee Hooker, and Joe Louis Walker – plus Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, and Bernard Purdie on drums. (Cassettes) Cassette
With Ron Carter, Ray Drummond, and Charnett Moffett on bass; Marvin Smith and Jeffrey Watts on drums; John Longo on trumpet, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Mulgrew Miller and Kenny Kirkland on piano, and includes narration by Wendell Pierce from The Wire! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Ellis Marsalis on piano, Bob 'Rizzy' Hurst on bass, and Jeff 'Tain' Watts on drums. Titles include "Syndrome", "Emily", "Little Niles", "Moment Alone", and "The Garden". (Jazz) CD
Features Ellis Marsalis on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Tracks include "Never Let Me Go", "Swinging At Heaven", "This Can't Be Love", "Sweet Georgia Brown", and "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans". (Jazz) CD
Players include Branford Marsalis on soprano and tenor, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Charnett Moffett on bass, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums – and titles include "Black Codes", "For Week Folks", "Chambers Of Tain", "Aural Oasis", and "Delfeayo's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Printup, Riley Mullins, Roger Ingram, Russell Gunn, Ryan Kisor, and Seneca Black on trumpet, Wess Anderson on clarinet, alto and soprano saxophone, James Carter on clarinet, bass clarinet, and baritone saxophone, Victor Goines on clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophone and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A nice little take on the "city symphony" mode that was big in American music a few decades back – served up by the Wynton Marsalis Septet of the early 90s, with decidedly modern touches! The double-length album's a three-tiered affair – with part one standing out as Wynton's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Kent Jordan on flute, and Ron Carter on bass. Titles include "Melancholia", "Lazy Afternoon", "Stardust", and "For All We Know". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Wynton Marsalis —
J Mood ... CD Columbia, 1986. Used ...
$1.99
Wynton Marsalis is working in lean quartet formation here – no sax from brother Branford, whose own star was rising – and instead lots more room to really stretch out on his own languid lines on trumpet! The rest of the quartet features Marcus Roberts on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A bit more of a high concept album than some of Wynton Marsalis' previous efforts – a set with a few more added horns on side one, and an extended suite on side two! The work definitely shows Wynton's increasing concern with jazz history – his desire to embrace, and sometimes represent ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Wynton Marsalis on trumpet and a bit of vocals – in a group that features father Ellis Marsalis on piano, plus Reginald Veal on bass, and Herlin Riley on drums. (Jazz) CD
Wynton Marsalis' second date for Columbia Records, and an album that already has him stretching out from the first! Unlike before, when Wynton was given a few older players to help establish his sound, the group here is all Marsalis' own – with brother Branford on tenor and soprano sax, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra —
Live In Cuba ... CD Blue Engine, 2015. Used 2 CDs ...
$11.99
Tracks include "Inaki's Decision", "Dali", "Braggin' In Brass", "Limbo Jazz", "Symphony In Riffs", and "Spring Yaounde". 16 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
(Cover has light wear.)
Warne Marsh —
All Music ... CD Nessa, 1976. New Copy ...
$13.9916.98
A wonderful later album from 50s cool jazz saxophonist Warne Marsh – one that really has an incredible focus on his tone! With his combination of a warm full tone and cool post-Tristano phrasing, Marsh has one of the most singular voices on the tenor, and one of our favorites! This mid 70s ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Very strange record that's made up of excerpts of Marsh's solos from a live set recorded by Peter Ind at the Half Note. Ind somehow felt that Marsh's solos were the only thing worth saving from a huge set of tapes that he made of the show, so he edited down the tapes to these 2 minute segments, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
70s issue of a great little live set – recorded in LA in 1951, one of those private recordings from the time that saw brief release on the Xanadu label. Tracks are long, and Warne's playing in a much more open-ended mode with a quartet that features Hampton Hawes, Joe Mondragon, and Shelly ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small split on the top seam.)
Warne Marsh —
Ne Plus Ultra ... LP Revelation/Endless Happiness, 1969. New Copy (reissue)...
$27.9929.99
A masterpiece by Warne Marsh – and proof that there was always a committed modernist lurking behind some of his more straightforward playing! The session has sort of a post-Tristano underground west coast feel (if we can make up such a heavy handed term!), and it features a piano-less ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Warne Marsh —
Star Highs ... LP Criss Cross (Holland), 1982. Near Mint- ...
$19.99
Although Marsh first came onto the scene as a modernist in the 50s, he's one of the few players of his generation who really held strong to his initial sound, continuing to craft records of understated genius for years to come. And while this album's not his best-ever, it's certainly a nicely ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a few small corner bends.)
Warne Marsh —
Warne Marsh ... CD Atlantic (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ...
$19.99
Genius, pure genius – and one of the few key sides by Warne Marsh as a leader! The album follows on Marsh's appearance with Lee Konitz on an earlier Atlantic album, but it really breaks free from the Konitz mode – and has an open, laidback sound that is instantly captivating – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the greatest 50s showcases for the tenor talents of Warne Marsh – a deceptively understated album that captures Warne at his most fluid and creative point! The setting is a quartet – with Ronnie Ball on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Stan Levey on drums – and Marsh is ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear and aging, bent a bit at the bottom right, with a tiny split in the bottom seam.)
Mike Marshall & Darol Anger —
Chiaroscuro ... CD Windham Hill, 1985. Used ...
$4.99
An overlooked gem from that moment when the acoustic underground of the 70s was sometimes getting lost amidst the new age deluge of the 80s – even though all of the best musicians still their best talents intact! Mike Marshall is one of those musicians – working here on mandolin and ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Marshall Tucker Band —
Together Forever ... LP Capricorn, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$6.999.99
Martha & The Vandellas —
Dance Party ... LP Gordy, 1964. Very Good+ ...
$34.99
An album that definitely lives up to its title – but which also offers a lot more than you might expect – way more than just a few cash-in dancefloor tunes! True, the whole thing's pretty lively – and titles include the group's seminal version of "Dancing In The Street" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, with deep groove. Cover has surface wear, edge wear, a small corner bend, and light staining on the back bottom seam. Label has a small strip of tape.)
Martha & The Vandellas —
Greatest Hits ... LP Motown (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
$14.99
A sharp UK version – with tracks that include "Wild One", "Nowhere To Run", "Heatwave", "Dancing In The Streets", "My Baby Loves Me", "Come & Get These Memories", "You've Been In Love Too Long", "A Love Like ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(60s UK stereo pressing in a flipback cover with wear & aging, name in pen.)
Martha & The Vandellas —
Watchout! ... LP Gordy, 1966. Very Good+ ...
$14.99
One of Motown's best girl groups, caught here on a classic batch of album tracks with a great mix of material. Includes their classic reading of "Jimmy Mack", plus "I'll Follow You", "Let This Day Be", "I'm Ready For Love", "He Doesn't Love Her ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has discoloration from age and light wear.)
Fantastic bluegrass from the legendary Jimmy Martin – an artist who kept things timeless, even into later years – working here with his amazing vocals, and impeccable instrumentation – very much at the best level of work that Bill Monroe cut for Decca as well! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Includes the power pop classic "Rolene", plus "Dreamer", "I've Got A Reason", "She Made A Fool Of You", "Dangerous", "Feeling's Right", and more. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing with obi & insert. Cover has minimal wear.)
(In the die-cut cover, including the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a split top seam held by clear tape, a partially split spine, and light surface wear.)
Pretty compelling stuff from Brit arranger Ray Martin! Sound Of Sight – a record that's exactly what it's titled at – a very visual set of sounds, made up mostly from music, but also featuring some cool sound effects as well – all laid out over original tunes by Martin, which act ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ray Martin & His Orchestra —
Dynamica ... LP RCA, 1961. Very Good+ ...
$5.99
A sweet little Stereo Action set from Ray Martin, recorded with a very dynamic edge – hence the title! The feel here is a bit in the Esquivel mode – with orchestrations that swing all over the map, and use the stereo recording technology to their best advantage. And although Ray's ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Action pressing with deep groove in the die-cut slipcase cover. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear.)
Terrace Martin —
3 Chord Fold ... LP Empire/P-Vine (Japan), 2013. New Copy 2LP ...
Just Sold Out!
The debut album from Terrace Martin, and a set that already has him stretching out and building bridges between scenes and genres – at a level that has continued to make him one of the real giants of the west coast scene! The record's never just about Terrace's keys or saxophone – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Terrace Martin is an artist who just keeps on getting deeper and deeper over the years – an already-great jazz musician, but one who's widened his scope to touch on broader currents of soul and hip hop – all of which really open up with the jazz-based energy at the core! At some level, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Al Martino plays off his big fame here as Johnny Fontane in The Godfather – serving up an album that includes the title hit of the film, plus a number of other modern Italian-styled numbers! By the early 70s, the Italian fare of Al's old days was fading, but thanks to Coppola and the film, ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has light wear.)
Pat Martino —
Exit ... CD Muse, 1976. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Features Pat Martino on guitar, Gil Golstein on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Jabali Billy Hart on drums. (Jazz) CD
Later work from Pat Martino, but a set that shows that the guitarist has lost none of his fire over the years! The set's done with a relatively freewheeling sound – not free, but open, as Martino spirals out wonderfully with some very creative solo lines – often quite extended, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pat Martino on guitar, David Kikoski on piano, John Patitucci on bass, Scott Allan Robinson on drums, and Daniel Sadownick on percussion. Titles include "Four On Six", "Groove Yard", "Road Song", "If I Should Lose You", and "Full House". (Jazz) CD
(Promo sticker on traycard and disc.)
Pat Martino —
Strings! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ...
$11.99
An excellent album from guitarist Pat Martino – caught here at a key point when he was breaking out of his earlier soul jazz roots, and going for a more complicated style that showed he was picking up a lot of spiritual influences from the Coltrane generation. The record's got a core group ... (Jazz) read moreCD
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 ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
A sweet live set from guitarist Pat Martino – recorded with a nice gritty feel, and just the right blend of organ and tenor that Pat would get on his Prestige Records dates of the 60s! The tracks are all nice and long, with the kind of open, freewheeling energy that we love back in the 60s ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Jordan Martins —
Fogery Nagles ... LP Astral Spirits, 2023. New Copy ...
$15.9920.99
A solo set from Jordan Martins, but one with a fair bit of layered sounds – a mix of pedal steel, acoustic guitar, keyboards, and percussion – used together in ways that create a very rich sonic palette overall! Even moments with just a solo instrument still have a strongly resonant ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice collection of tracks from some of John Martyn's best albums! Titles include "May You Never", "Bless The Weather", "Over The Hill", "Solid Air", "I'd Rather Be With The Devil", and "Spencer The Rover". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Gatefold US pressing, with black Island label. Cover has light wear.)
An early collection of singles from one of Motown's first standout vocal groups – the mighty mighty Marvelettes, one of those groups who put a rough edge on the female trio sound! The set's filled with loads of catchy little numbers that really define the early Motown approach – and ... (Soul) read moreCD
A lasting classic from the funky female foursome who were one of the biggest acts on Motown in the mid-80s – working here with super tight production and arrangements from Rick James – who also wrote all the songs on the record too! The girls' look is a bit dated, but their sound has ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best albums ever from Japanese pianist Masabumi Kikuchi – a set that continues his development as a wonderfully expressive player on his instrument, but one that also opens up with a bit more bite at times, too – thanks to the presence of some sharp-edged contemporaries! The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A contemporary artist, but working here on a very ancient instrument – the Kenyan obokano, which is a large eight-stringed instrument that brings out these bassy tones that are completely unique – blended here with a second version of the instrument, plus fuzzy guitar, bass, and other ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The sensuous soul gem from Barbara Mason – a sweetly soulful groover all the way – and one of her strongest records! Give Me Your Love gets our love for a bunch of reasons, but especially for the title track – which is reworking of Curtis Mayfield's "Give Me Your Love" ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the bonus photo and Buddah inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a short & light click on the 2nd track on side 2.)
Barbara Mason —
Love's The Thing ... CD Buddah/Soul Brother (UK), 1975. New Copy ...
$16.9918.99
A really great step forward for Barbara Mason – a record that's got her working in a more mature mode than before, and a deeper soul style as well! One of the bigger developments of Barbara Mason's career was her participation in the "answer song" cycle that circulated around ... (Soul) read moreCD
Dave Mason's first solo album – and a pretty a great one! Alone Together wasn't a huge hit back in the day, but man is a ever a pleasing set. It's rich with blues & soul steeped lead vocals and sweet backing harmonies and bed of acoustic guitars at the core of most of the tunes – ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Marbled vinyl pressing in the fold-out gatefold cover.)
Dave Mason's first solo album – and a pretty a great one! Alone Together wasn't a huge hit back in the day, but man is a ever a pleasing set. It's rich with blues & soul steeped lead vocals and sweet backing harmonies and bed of acoustic guitars at the core of most of the tunes – ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Out of print gold CD pressing – on Mobile Fidelity!)
Dave Mason —
Headkeeper ... LP Blue Thumb, 1972. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
A split album – one side live, one in the studio – one that features guest work from Graham Nash, Spencer Davis, and Rita Coolidge – on titles that include "Pearly Queen", "Just A Song", "To Be Free", "Headkeeper", "World In ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Solo album by the Pink Floyd drummer, with a heavy roster of guest musicians that include Robert Wyatt, Chris Spedding, Carla Bley, Mike Mantler, and Howard Johnson. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp, small sticker spot, bent corners, and a sticker in back.)
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) read moreCD
Just the first album from pianist Sean Mason, but a set that already feels like an effort from a much more mature musician – a set of original music that's overflowing with the kind of life and color that you'd be more likely to hear on some of the bigger-name efforts on this label associated ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Mason Proffit —
Come & Gone ... CD Warner/One Way, 1973. Used ...
$14.99
A pretty wild batch of disco tunes – a suite of tracks loosely based around the Pinocchio theme, with vocals by the group Masquerade and arrangements by Boris Midney! The project's definitely got all the best Midney hallmarks in place – especially his penchant for longer tracks with ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2LP promo version. Cover has light wear and a hype sticker.)
Fantastic mid 70s sounds from The Masqueraders! Everybody Wanna Live On may very well be the best album ever by this sweet southern vocal group – produced and arranged by Isaac Hayes, who'd always had a big hand in the group's sound. The record's got a style that reminds us of mid 70s ... (Soul) read moreCD
Zane Massey on tenor saxophone, Hideiji Taninaka on bass, Sadiq M Abdu Shahid on drums, and Denton Darien on piano. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Masta Killa —
No Said Date ... CD Nature Sounds, 2004. New Copy ...
$12.9915.98
Masta Killa's solo debut – keeping the Wu Tang flag flying with pride in the early 00s with all the cinematic soul resonance and maybe a just little bit more of a gritty underground edge! It includes appearances by nearly the whole clique, including Ghostface, Raekwon, RZA, Meth, Deck, U-God ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
A killer set from Master's Apprentices – one of those obscure groups from the start of the 70s who managed to get top-shelf treatment in the studio, and used it to create a mini-masterpiece like this! The group were no strangers to recording by the time of the set – they'd had a hit ... (Rock) read moreCD
Masters At Work have always had a talent for making wonderful club numbers that maintain the flavor of the source, like this batucada derived groover, with some nice percolating MAW touches and a rich, bouncy vocal melody. The other 2 numbers, Otto's "Bob" and Tenoria Junior's "Nebul ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
The Mastersounds seem to take a page from the book of the MJQ – especially with a title like this – but as usual, the end results are a fair bit hipper! The album features the classic lineup with Buddy Montgomery on vibes, Monk Montgomery on electric bass, Richie Crabtree on piano, and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo tan label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Always-beautiful work from the Mastersounds – the unique late 50s group that featured Buddy Montgomery on vibes and Monk Montgomery on bass! The pair work together wonderfully with pianist Richie Crabtree and drummer Benny Barth – in a well-crafted approach to jazz that borrows a bit ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some light wear, and a small bit of tape.)
Mikio Masuda —
Mickey's Mouth ... LP East Wind/Lawson (Japan), 1976. New Copy (reissue)...
Just Sold Out!
A killer set of electric keyboards – with a groove that stretches from wigged-out Herbie Hancock to the laidback style of Bob James on CTI! Mikio Masuda plays a range of different instruments – from Fender Rhodes to Clavinet, Yamaha organ, ARP, and mini-Korg – and the group ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Funky soul, but with deeper roots too – a killer set from Matata – a group from Kenya, but one who arrived on the London scene in the 70s – where their blend of African roots and American soul really took the group by storm! There's a fantastic influence here from James Brown ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(UK reissue pressing, on President.)
Sabir Mateen & Daniel Carter —
Sound On a Sunday ... CD Rai Trade, 2006. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Features both men on reeds, drums and piano. (Jazz) CD