One of the last really all-star sets from Quincy Jones – and a record that reprises the format of some of his big records of the 70s – like Mellow Madness or Body Heat – in a way that has Quincy surrounding himself with top-shelf artists of all sorts, from jazz soloists, to hip ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A very swingin, very groovy early album from Quincy – one that's clearly in the big band mode, but handled with soulful touches that really set it apart from the genre! The band is a great one all the way through – and the album features solos by Zoot Sims, Jerome Richardson, Phil ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, sleeve has some light wear – nothing major.)
A rare Japanese-only session – one that has vocalist Salena Jones joining the fusion supergroup Stuff – in a set that's easily one of the most soulful outings from both artists involved! Although Jones mostly worked overseas, she's got a slinky style here that really fits the groove of ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(2003 XRCD24 pressing – in great shape with obi! Disc has a sample stamp and barcode has a small Japanese promo sticker.)
Sam Jones —
Chant ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ...
$28.99
Early genius from Sam Jones – the kind of record that showed the world that he was way more than just a bass player – even though he was pretty darn great at that! At the time of the set, Sam was already raising plenty of ears with his work in the Cannonball Adderley group, an outfit ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(OJC pressing.)
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Naturally ... CD Daptone, 2005. Used ...
$5.99
The long-anticipated second album from Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings is a stunner – undoubtedly stronger than the group's fantastic debut – and a record that not only transcends the late model funk revival genre, but stands on footing as solid as the best hard funky soul of the late ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
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 ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A 60s LP that brings together work that Thad recorded with the Charles Mingus groups of the mid 50s – originally issued on 10" LPs in the 50s, but brought together here in a full LP that combines some excellent tracks! The material is played by 2 small groups – one with Jones, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most wonderfully lyrical records ever cut for Blue Note – and a shimmering early showcase for the genius of trumpeter Thad Jones! Jones is maybe best remembered for his work in bigger groups, but at the start of his career he's a lyrical genius – as you'll hear on this ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most wonderfully lyrical records ever cut for Blue Note – and a shimmering early showcase for the genius of trumpeter Thad Jones! Jones is maybe best remembered for his work in bigger groups, but at the start of his career he's a lyrical genius – as you'll hear on this ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the first albums in a long line of successes from the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra – recorded live in their home turf at the Village Vanguard! The group at this point was a freshly-created outfit filled with some of the best large group jazz soloists of the time – players that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Janis Joplin with Big Brother & The Holding Compan —
Live At Winterland 68 ... CD Columbia, 1968. Used ...
$3.99
Powerful live document of Janis with Big Brother live at Winterland in the spring of '68 – with recordings of their biggest and best-remembered numbers, and ones that didn't get nearly as much play over the years! Truly awesome work, with Janis and the band working their inimitable magic ... (Rock) read moreCD
Clifford Jordan —
Spellbound ... CD Riverside (Japan), 1960. Used ...
$13.99
Clifford Jordan certainly leaves us Spellbound with this set – playing with an amazing tone that's arguably one of his deepest on record from the early days! The set's got a relaxed, open feel that really points the way towards the growth Jordan would experience in the 70s – and his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A landmark session that features two of the greatest tenor talents to emerge from the rich Chicago scene of the 50s! Jordan was well-known to jazz fans, or would be within a few years – but Gilmore's rarely heard in this sort of setting, as most of his recording career was spent in the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1994 Connoisseur pressing, includes domestic obi.)
A landmark session that features two of the greatest tenor talents to emerge from the rich Chicago scene of the 50s! Jordan was well-known to jazz fans, or would be within a few years – but Gilmore's rarely heard in this sort of setting, as most of his recording career was spent in the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Clifford Jordan with Junior Cook —
Two Tenor Winner ... CD Criss Cross (Netherlands), 1984. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Two tenors, indeed – Clifford Jordan and Junior Cook – both sounding great in this date from mature later years! The rhythm section is sweet, too – with Kirk Lightsey on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Eddie Gladden on drums. (Jazz) CD
Duke Jordan —
Kiss Of Spain ... CD EmArcy/3361 Black (Japan), 1989. Used ...
$19.99
Features Duke Jordan on piano, Nobuyoshi Ino on bass, and Masahiko Togashi on drums! Titles include "Kiss Of Spain", "Misty Thursday", "As Time Goes By", and "I Need Your Love". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Kidd Jordan, Hamid Drake & William Parker —
Palm Of Soul ... CD Aum Fidelity, 2006. Used ...
$9.99
Kidd Jordan on tenor saxophone, Hamid Drake on drums, tablas, frame drum and voice, and William Parker on bass, guimbri, gongs, bowls and talking drum. (Jazz) CD
A mighty heavy group – paying tribute to the late drummer Alvin Fiedler – working with the kind of fierce improvisation that Fiedler would have really loved! Tenorist Kidd Jordan was a frequent musical partner of Alvin on record – and the group here really recreates some of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Beautiful new work from Joyce – possibly her best album in years! The lovely Brazilian singer/guitarist blows away all the newcomers in the modern bossa field – and shows the world that she's still one of the strongest talents of her generation. The album's got a stronger jazz ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Wonderful live work from Joyce – a singer we love in any sort of setting, but one who really seems to open up nicely in front of an audience! The approach here is very much in classic Joyce mode – very intimate and personal, with instrumentation that just includes Joyce on guitar, ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Really beautiful work from Joyce – a set that's as lovely as its name, and which contains a wonderful array of work from the less-collected years of her career! Most other Joyce collections focus on her older sides for EMI Brasil, but this set seems to offer more recent recordings – ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Valerie June's been bubbling under for almost a decade – recording work with other artists, doing a variety of projects, and finally getting her chance to shine in the spotlight with her previous debut – yet it may well be this well-crafted second album that finally puts the singer over ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Tracks include "Oh What A Night", "Girl In My Heart", "Too Proud To Let You Know", "Donald Duck", "Over The Rainbow", and "Walking In The Rain". 20 tracks total. (Soul) CD
Kalin Twins —
When ... CD Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
$4.99
Titles include "Three O'Clock Thrill", "Jumpin' Jack", "Forget Me Not", "Clickety Clack", "It's Just Terrible", and "Tonight You Belong TO Me" – 30 tracks total. (Rock) CD
Manu Katche on drums, Jan Garbarek on tenor saxophone, Marcin Wasilewski on piano, Slawomir Kurkiewicz on double bass, and Tomasz Stanko on trumpet. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Greetje Kauffeld —
Heaven's Open ... CD Sonorama (Germany), 1969/1973/1975/1986. Used ...
$9.99
Beautiful ballads from Dutch singer Greetje Kauffeld – a host of rare recordings from the 60s, 70s, and 80s – all pulled together in one nicely unified set! Kauffeld sings in English throughout, with a lush style that's very much on par with the most mature American vocalists of the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Jorma Kaukonen —
Barbeque King ... CD Acadia/Evangeline (UK), 1980. Used ...
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One of the few solo albums by Eric Kaz – a singer-songwriter who'd worked with Blues Magoos and American Flyer, always staying on the fringes of the mainstream, which is certainly where this album ended up. The set's got an honest, earthy sort of feel – produced by later Blue Note ... (Rock) read moreCD
Features Geoff Keezer on piano – with Steve Nelson on vibes, Peter Washington on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums – plus special guest Donald Harrison on alto! (Jazz) CD
Rare alternate trakes recorded for Vee Jay and not issued at the time! The collection pulls from two different sessions and features Kelly on piano, Booker Little on tenor, Frank Stozier on alto, Paul Chambers or Sam Jones on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Titles include "Joe's Avenue", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print and includes obi!)
Wynton Kelly —
Kelly Blue ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ...
$4.99
A great little session from Wynton Kelly – one that has him breaking out of the lyrical roots of his trio work, and hitting some harder notes as a leader of a larger hardbop group! The album features Kelly working in both trio and sextet format – the latter with players who include Nat ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A surprisingly wonderful set from Wynton Kelly – really fluid and swinging, and with a unique approach on half the material! The core group of the set features Kenny Burrell on guitar, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – but then Jones sits it out on the second side ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Not one of the original Vee Jay albums recorded by pianist Wynton Kelly – but a really sweet set that has him stretching out in a live setting recorded by Baltimore's Left Bank Jazz Society in 1968! Wynton's trio – with Ron McClure on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums – is joined by ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A smoking little set from DJ Kemit – done in that great old school mode we used to love – in which a hip producer gets vocal help from a range of key contemporary singers! Vocals here are from the best of the best – Eric Roberson, N'Dambi, Osunlade, Frank McComb, Lady Alma, Carl ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print, small piece of clear tape over a slight tear on the sleeve spine.)
Roy Hargrove on trumpet, Kenny Garrett on alto saxophone, Houston Person on tenor saxophone, Graham Haynes on cornet, Rodney Kendrick on piano, Tarus Mateen on bass, Turu Alexander on drums, and Aaron Walker, Big Black, and Chi Sharpe on percussion. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print)
Nigel Kennedy —
SHHH! ... CD EMI, 2010. Used ...
$8.99
One of the best-remembered jazz albums from singer Bev Kelly – partly for the record's great use of guitar by Johnny Smith, but also for the great vocals from Bev herself! The album's one of a few that really set a new standard for small combo jazz in the 50s – different than the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A huge range of recordings with two of the best arrangers who ever worked with Stan Kenton! Includes material from a great variety of records and sessions – a really unique package. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, hand-numbered limited edition pressing – in nice shape!)
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2011 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi. Shrink is intact but has a hole in one corner.)
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1994 pressing, cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Notable sidemen include Zoot Sims, Lee Konitz, Conte Candoli, and Art Pepper – on tracks that include "Baia", "Autumn In New York", "Me Reverie", "April In Paris", "You And The Night And The Music", and "Street Of Dreams". (Jazz) CD
Late Kenton on Capitol – but great Kenton too! In a way, Stan was almost best when he was working with standards – as on a set like this, he has an incredible way of transforming the sound of familiar numbers into something dark, moody, and modern. It's amazing to hear the way he ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Maynard Ferguson & the Big Bop Nouveau Band, the Bill Holman Big Band, the Bob Florence Limited Edition, the Lighthouse All-Stars, the Buddy Childers Big Band, the Lee Konitz Quartet, the Bob Cooper Quartet, the Tom Talbert Jazz Orchestra, the Bud Shank Quartet, and the Mark Masters ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Slipcove has substantial wear, booklet has a crease, and one of the inserts has some clear tape.)
With Chuck Domanico on bass, Vic Feldman on vibes, Jake Hanna on drums, Milt Holland on percussion, Jimmy Rowles on keyboards, and Herbie Steward on reeds and flute. (Jazz) CD
A classic Kessel album for Contemporary – one that features Barney's guitar in a set of slightly larger backings, all arranged by Barney himself! The approach is a bit different from some of Kessel's more stripped-down albums of the time – as Barney works with instrumentation that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Damn wonderful solo work from Chaka Khan – a record that holds onto all the best funky elements of her 70s music with Rufus – but also finds a way to put the lady even more strongly out front! There's maybe a bit more of a clubby vibe here than before, but never in a cheesy or ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Ustad Salamat Ali Khan & Sharafat Ali Khan —
Voices Of Spheres ... CD X Dot 25, 1997. Used ...
$3.995.99
With Adam Plack, Shelley Hirsch, Alvin Curran, Mor Thiam, and Malcolm Goldstein. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Sunny Kim/Vardan Ovsepian/Ben Monder —
Liminal Silence ... CD Earshift (Australia), 2023. Used ...
$7.99
Sunny Kim on voice and live processing, Vardan Ovsepian on piano and keyboards, and Ben Monder on guitar. (Jazz) CD
Frank Kimbrough —
Air ... CD Palmetto, 2007. Used ...
$4.99
Solo piano album – titles include "Coming Home On The Hudson", "Wig Wise", and "Jackie-ing", plus the originals "Ca'lina", "The Spins", "Quickening", and "Air". (Jazz) CD
Collects b-sides, alternate takes, plus unissued cuts from Albert King's run at Stax and features Isaac Hayes, Booker T, Steve Cropper, and others! 13 tracks total. (Blues) CD
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan —
In Session ... CD Stax, 1983. Used ...
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A genius early combination from BB King – his own majestic vocals and a host of spiritual sounds that bring out a whole new side of his talents! The pairing is unusual – as King hardly cut much other material in this manner – and the record puts aside his famous guitar work to ... (Blues) read moreCD
BB King —
BB King Wails ... CD Crown/Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
$7.99
An album named after a genre, but one that offers up the very special focus that BB King brought to blues music – especially in these early years of his career! King's a giant at this point – a hell of a singer, with a sound that's a key bridge between gospel and soul – and a ... (Blues) read moreCD