Amazing sounds from one of the all-time greats – the legendary Little Willie John – not only a key inspiration to James Brown, but one of the formative forces in soul music at the start of the 60s! The material here was cut by King Records at the height of its R&B years, but it ... (Soul) read moreCD
The breakout record from Lizzo – a set that's even more musically striking than its instantly-iconic cover image! The record bristles with an energized take on contemporary R&B, mixed with just the right dose of hip hop – and although Missy Elliott guests on one track, Lizzo's ... (Soul) read moreCD
Charles Lloyd —
Canto ... CD ECM (Germany), 1997. Used ...
$8.99
Charles Lloyd on tenor saxophone and Tibetan oboe, Bobo Stenson on piano, Anders Jormin on double bass, and Bill Hart on drums. (Jazz) CD
A famous album – and for good reason too! The set's something of a landmark in spiritual jazz from the 60s – and it features a classic live performance from Charles Lloyd, recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival – almost as a distillation and popularization of ideas that were ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1990 Japanese release. Sealed, with cutout notch through spine)
A famous album – but for good reason! The set's something of a landmark in spiritual jazz from the 60s – and it features a classic live performance from Charles Lloyd, recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival – almost as a distillation and popularization of ideas that were brewing ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Charles Lloyd plays tenor and alto saxophone, bass, alto and C flute, piano, taragato, Tibetan oboe, percussion, and maracas – accompanied by =Billy Higgins on drums, guitar, guimbri, strings, percussion, and vocals. (Jazz) CD
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Richard Lloyd —
Real Time ... CD Celluloid, 1987. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Mature, mellow, and totally wonderful – clear proof that Julie London was still making great music well into the 60s! The album's got a simple, unassuming charm – very much in the late nite mode you'd guess from the title, with spare backings from Don Bagley that often have a key ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
First up is one of Julie London's strongest overall albums – a great session that features small group backings with a warm and intimate feel! There's less of the languid sadness of some of Julie's other records, and more of the dreamy floating style of singers like Chris Connor or June ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Julie London's shortened her trademark tresses for the cover of this album – but as the title will tell, she's very much in the best sultry territory of her earlier years! This time around, Don Bagley's turned in some near-perfect arrangements that really bring back the London sound of the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A stunning set from bassist Brandon Lopez – a younger player, but one who's already becoming a real standout for solo performances like this – working at a level that's completely breathtaking, and which seems to unlock all these new elements and sound in this once-familiar instrument! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
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Los Camperos De Valles —
El Triunfo ... CD Musica Tradicional, 1992. Used ...
$3.99
Los Nombres —
Los Nombres ... CD Asterisk, Mid 70s. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Beautiful brown-eyed soul from the Ohio scene of the 70s – just the sort of record you might have expected to hear from East LA or Spanish Harlem back in the day – but even more amazing to come from Cleveland! The group are a Latin combo at the core, but they've soaked up plenty of ... (Soul) read moreCD
Features Joe Lovano, Ralph Lalama, George Garzone, Steve Slagle, and Gary Smulyan on saxophones – plus Conrad Herwig on trombone, Tim Hagans on trumpet, John Hicks on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass,and Lewis Nash on drums. (Jazz) CD
Joe Lovano meets up with band leader Manny Albam for a trip through the Sinatra songbook. Tracks include "Imagination", "In Other Words", "One For My Baby", and "Someone To Watch Over Me". (Jazz) CD
Joe Lovano leads the group on tenor and soprano sax – a quintet that also features Tom Harrell on trumpet, Kenny Werner on piano, Marc Johnson on bass, and Paul Motian on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Love Parade —
Out To Sea ... CD Firestation (Germany), 1991. Used ...
$4.99
An incredible legacy of jazz – one that's certainly as disconnected as promised by the title, but which stands as a much-needed look at the many-sided talents of tenorist Allen Lowe! The set's on ESP Records, but often has sounds that are somewhat straight ahead – although often in a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Frank Lowe —
Black Beings ... CD ESP/ZYX (Germany), 1973. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
One of our favorite records ever from ESP – a set that's got even more soul and spirit than we usually hear from the label! The album's one of the first (and few) from saxophonist Frank Lowe as a leader – and it's a unique date that also features alto and soprano sax from Joseph Jarman ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The boldest set so far from up-and-coming vibist Chien Chien Lu – a set that's got a deeper feel and darker energy than some of her previous records – thanks in part to key use of the great Jeremy Pelt on trumpet! The album features a piano-less quartet – with Richie Goods on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Gary Lucas & Jozef van Wissem —
Diplopia ... CD Bvhaast (Netherlands), 2003. Used ...
$6.998.99
A wonderful album of sad-tinged bossa tunes sung by the enigmatic Ana Lucia – a really great vocalist who gets superb backings here from Oscar Castro Neves and the Zimbo Trio! The style of the album is slightly more emotive than the usual bossa album of the time – with a dreamy ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Features Brandon cooper on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Hiltner and Paul Vornhagen on reeds, Sam Clark on guitar, Keaton Royer on piano, Jeff Dalton on bass, Jon Krosnick on drums, and Olman Piedra and Aron Kaufman on percussion. (Jazz) CD
A sweet SoCal groover from Cecil Lyde – recorded in LA in the early 80s, with a great mix of funky club and mellow soul modes! Cecil's got a great ear for the grittier side of California funk at the time – tunes that still use the heavy bass and keyboards of mainstream work from the ... (Soul) read moreCD
A straight street, but a great street – as Harold Mabern returns to full force in this lovely set of trio tracks! The set's one of the best of any of Mabern's early 90s sessions for DIW Records – a very strong outing with Ron Carter on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums – served up ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A classic bit of indie blues from the Chicago scene – featuring some great players from the second generation after Chess Records stopped picking up the younger local talents! Magic Sam leads the group on vocals and guitar, and he's working here with Mighty Joe Young on guitar, Odie Payne on ... (Blues) read moreCD
At the time of this set, Magic Slim called Chicago his home – but the title may well be apt, as the set was recorded overseas in the Barclay Studios in Paris, at a time when Slim was hitting the highway to reach a wide global audience with his music! Despite that displacement, though, there's ... (Blues) read moreCD
Rudresh Mahanthappa —
Bird Calls ... CD Act (Germany), 2015. Used ...
$4.996.99
Features Rudresh Mahanthappa on alto – plus Adam O'Darrill on trumpet, Matt Mitchell on piano, Francois Moutin on bass, and Rudy Royston on drums – performing a set of original tunes, all based on pieces or solos by Charlie Parker. (Jazz) CD
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 ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Vusi Mahlasela —
Voice ... CD Atco, 2003. Used ...
$1.992.99
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork and radio call letters on booklet cover and CD label.)
Pete Malinverni —
This Time ... CD Reservoir, 1997. Used ...
$3.99
Features Dennis Irwin on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. (Jazz) CD
Pat Mallinger with Dan Trudell —
Dragon Fish ... CD Chicago Sessions, 2009. Used ...
$4.99
A nicely intimate session from saxophonist Pat Mallinger – a set of spare duets with pianist Dan Trudell, and a perfect setting for Pat to really stretch out on his solos! Over the years, Mallinger's developed a wonderfully sensitive way with his horns – which in this case include ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really wonderful setting for the piano of Junior Mance – not a trio date, but a live session with a quartet – and one that features some very strong contributions from Houston Person on tenor! The vibe is almost more like some of Person's records of the time, but handled with a bit ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Popular soul jazz piano work from Junior Mance – who's playing here in a semi-traditional style that fits the evocative title of the album. Most of the cuts feature Mance in a trio – wither with Gene Taylor or Bob Cunningham on bass, and Ray Lucas or Alan Dawson on drums. There's two ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print Japanese HDCD pressing, includes obi.)
A wonderful set from this mighty ensemble – a record that opens up immediately in a range of complex colors and tones, yet all with a quality that still manages to swing throughout! That balance is part of the real strengths of pianist/arranger David Matthews at this point in his career ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Manhattan Jazz Quintet —
Autumn Leaves ... CD King (Japan), 1985. Used ...
$18.99
A standard-setting record from the Manhattan Jazz Quintet – that strong return to acoustic modes that made the combo such a breath of fresh air in the 80s – at a time when so few jazz groups were content to just focus on doing their thing! The head genius here is pianist David Matthews ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Manhattan Jazz Quintet —
Caravan ... CD King (Japan), 1989. Used ...
$14.99
A real cooker from David Matthews and his Manhattan Jazz Quintet – a set that burst with the dynamic energy that Dave brought to some of his larger ensemble work, but which only features five players in the mix! The horns of Lew Soloff on trumpet and George Young on tenor are especially ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1997 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Manhattan Jazz Quintet —
Original Voice ... CD Sweet Basil (Japan), 1995. Used ...
$11.99
The "voice" here is great – a strong assemblage of the trumpet of Lew Soloff, tenor of George Young, piano of David Matthews, bass of Charnett Moffett, and drums of Victor Lewis! Lewis is an especially nice addition to the mix – a fresh Manhattan Jazz Quintet drummer for the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Manhattan Transfer —
Brasil ... CD Atlantic, 1987. Used ...
$0.991.99
Titles include "Agua", "Soul Food To Go", "Capim", "Notes From The Underground", "Jungle Pioneer", and "The Zoo Blues". (Vocalists) CD
Features Herbie Mann on flute, Romero Lubambo on guitar, Eduardo Simon and Mark Soskin on piano, Paul Socolow on bass, Ricky Sebastian on drums, and Cafe on percussion. Tracks include "Anima", "Pao E Poesia", "Aparecida", "Gabriela's Song", and "Choro ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Hybrid SACD pressing – works on regular players too!)
Although Herbie and Joao are listed together in the artist credits together for the record, they don't really play together on the record – as did Joao and Stan Getz on their album together. Instead, they trade off tracks of bossa nova material, recorded with Jobim in Rio – Joao's by ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(1998 digipack pressing.)
Shelly Manne —
2 3 4 ... CD Impulse/MCA (Japan), 1962. Used ...
$11.99
A surprisingly great Shelly Manne album from the early 60s – one that follows a format that has Shelly playing in duo format ("2"), trio ("3"), and quartet ("4") – hence the title! The duo track is incredible – a spare duet with Coleman Hawkins ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1991 Japanese pressing. Spine has a cutout notch.)
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 ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A stunning hardbop set from drummer Shelly Manne – a player most folks associate with more arranged jazz, or cooler modes of the LA scene of the 50s – but a player who was already starting to open up and forge new roads by the end of that decade! Shelly became a surprising proponent of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Michael Marcus —
Sunwheels ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 2001. Used ...
$6.99
Michael Marcus on saxophone, Rahn Burton on organ, Nasheet Waits on drums, and Carlos Patato Valdes on congas. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Cesar Camargo Mariano —
Mitos ... CD Columbia (Brazil), 1988. Used ...
$11.9914.99
Pretty strong 80s fusion – Cesar's on lots of electric keyboards, and the album features guest appearances from Ivan Lins and Sadao Watanabe. There's some nice moments buried in the mix, but the production is a bit slick, toning down the emotion and funk of Mariano's earlier records. Songs ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Charlie Mariano & Jasper Van't Hof feat Marilyn Mazur —
Innuendo ... CD Lipstick (Germany), 1993. Used ...
$5.997.99
Charlie Mariano on alto and soprano sax, Jasper Van't Hof on grand piano and synthesizer, and Marilyn Mazur on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD