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Blue Note, Late 60s. Used ... $24.99
A seminal album from altoist Jackie McLean – and a set that serves as a key bridge between his mid 60s avant work in the "new thing" scene, and the deeper, spiritual sounds he'd play in years to come! There's a sense of balance here that grabs us right from the start – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1997 Connoisseur pressing.)
Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $16.99
A great slice from Jackie McLean's rare unissued 60s sessions for Blue Note – a rollingly soulful session that stands in stark contrast to some of his more modern sides of the time! The set's got Jackie working with a group that includes Lee Morgan on trumpet and Harold Mabern on piano ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2005 Connoisseur pressing.)
Blue Note, 1963. Used ... $9.99
A modernist classic from 60s Blue Note! The album's one of Jackie McLean's greatest from the time – and one of his seminal "new thing" sessions cut with young modernists Grachan Moncur III on trombone and Bobby Hutcherson on vibes – both young players who were really finding ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Destination Out (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Out of print 1995 Connoisseur pressing.)
Triloka, 1988. Used ... $6.99
Features Jackie McLean on alto sax, Rene McLean on saxophones and flute, Hotep Idris Galeta on piano, Nat Reeves on bass, and Carl Allen on drums. (Jazz) CD
(1990 pressing.)
Verve, 1991. Used ... $5.99
A later gem from this great altoist – with Hotep Idris Galeta on piano, Nat Reeves on bass, and Carl Allen on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
RCA (Japan), 1979. Used ... $14.99 22.99
A rare electric outing from legendary altoist Jackie McLean – and one that comes off surprisingly well, given that the move was quite a shift for the reedman! The album's got a spiritual current that McLean developed in some of his earlier 70s material – like his gems for the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2016 Japanese pressing.)
Blue Note, 1959. Used ... $9.99
Jackie McLean cut some of his best bop sessions for Blue Note – and this is one of them! The record is amazingly precise, and features Jackie as the sole horn soloist in a group with Walter Bishop on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – a crack rhythm combo that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (1997 Connoisseur Series pressing.)
Swing Swang Swingin (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Swing Swang Swingin' (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 19.99
Blue Note (Japan), 1959. Used ... $19.99 29.99
Jackie McLean cut some of his best bop sessions for Blue Note – and this is one of them! The record is amazingly precise, and features Jackie as the sole horn soloist in a group with Walter Bishop on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – a crack rhythm combo that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Out of print.)
Swing Swang Swingin (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Swing Swang Swingin' ... CD 9.99
East Wind (Japan), 1978. Used ... $18.99
A very apt title – as Jackie McLean sits in for a soulful session with the Great Jazz Trio of Hank Jones, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams – all "old bottles" at this point in their career, but working together beautifully to brew some very mellow "new wine"! The album' ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available New Wine In Old Bottles (Inner City) ... LP 14.99(Out of print 80s Japanese pressing.)
Jazz Alliance, 1970/1973. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Two early 70s recordings by pianist Marian McPartland. (Jazz) CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, discs have promo stamps.)
Marian McPartland —
Live At Maybeck Recital Hall Vol 9 ... CD Concord, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Solo piano performances of "Willow Weep For Me", "Easy Living", "Twilight World", "Turn Around", "My Funny Valentine", and "The Duke". (Jazz) CD
(Cutout notch through spine.)
Savoy, 1952/1953. Used ... $3.99
A collection of early 50s performances accompanied by Max Wayne, Bob Carter, and Vinnie Burke on bass; and Mousie Alexander, Mel Zelnick, and Joe Morello on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Marian McPartland —
Marian McPartland At The London House ... CD Argo (Japan), 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Proof that Marian McPartland actually did something professionally before working for NPR! This obscure session from the 50's is one of her best, and features the lovely pianist cut live before a crowd at The London House in Chicago. Titles include "Easy Blues", "So Many ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing - Includes obi.)
Okka Disk, 1998. Used Gatefold ... $8.99
A seminal early set on the Okka Disk label – the important Chicago avant imprint who began documenting an important stretch of the career of Joe McPhee – much as the Hat Hut label had begun 20 years before! The set features performances recorded during McPhee's first appearance in ... (Jazz) read more CD
(In a nice gatefold sleeve.)
Clarion, 2001. Used ... $6.99 13.99
Charles McPherson on alto saxophone, Randy Porter on piano, Jeff Littleton on bass, and Charles McPherson Jr. on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Arabesque Jazz, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Charles McPherson on alto saxophone – with Mulgrew Miller on piano, Santi Debriano on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Crease through rear tray card.)
Baystate/Victor (Japan), 1973. Used ... $24.99
A very unusual session for Carmen McRae – a live recording that features only her vocals and piano, on spare readings of a number of sophisticated songs that ably demonstrate the class and care she was bringing to her work at the time! The approach is quite different from some of the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available (Out of print 1986 Japanese CD pressing, includes obi.)
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... LP 6.99
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... CD 39.99
Baystate/Victor (Japan), 1973. Used ... $39.99
A very unusual session for Carmen McRae – a live recording that features only her vocals and piano, on spare readings of a number of sophisticated songs that ably demonstrate the class and care she was bringing to her work at the time! The approach is quite different from some of the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available (Out of print SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... LP 6.99
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... CD 24.99
Concord, 1988. Used ... $3.99
A mighty nice setting for Carmen McRae, and a bit different than usual too – especially given that the backing group is a pretty soulful tenor/organ combo! Jack McDuff handles the Hammond, and Red Holloway plays both tenor and alto, with some nice comping from Phil Upchurch on guitar in the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
TDK (Japan), 1986. Used ... $11.99 19.99
Atlantic/Collectables, Late 60s. Used ... $5.99
Two great lost albums from Carmen – very different than her earlier work, kind of a mixture of jazz, soul, and pop, in territory that's a bit like work by Nancy Wilson or Marlena Shaw. Sound of Silence has Carmen working with arrangments by Shorty Rogers and Jimmy Jones – nicely jazzy, ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mainstream (UK), 1973. Used ... $8.99
Nucleus/P-Vine (Japan), 1975. Used ... $18.99
A fantastic batch of jazzy grooves – featuring Claudio Medeiros and Victor M of the group Made In Brasil, plus other associates from the Bay Area fusion scene of the 70s! The record's got a strong mix of mellow tunes and funkier ones – with touches of Brazilian jazz and CTI fusion ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Columbia/Appian (UK), 1930/1931. Used ... $5.99
Warner, 1997. Used ... $1.99
Features Mehldau on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Jorge Rossy on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Warner, 2001. Used ... $2.99
Warner, 2000. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Brad Mehldau on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Jorge Rossy on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Booklet has gold promo stamp on front.)
Sin/Quarterstick, 1986. Used ... $6.99
The Mekons follow up to Fear & Whiskey, another incredible moment in what might by their best ever period – and most certainly a favorite of ours for the addition of the great Sally Timms to the band! We can't speak for the crowds overseas, but at this point in the Mekons touring career, ... (Rock) read more CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Myra Melford —
Above Blue/Arabesque Jazz, 1999. Used ... $9.99
Features Myra Melford on piano, Dave Douglas on trumpet, Chris Speed on tenor sax and clarinet, Eirk Friedlander on cello, and Michael Sarin on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, thin cutout notch through spine.)
Hat Art (Switzerland), 1997. Used ... $15.99
Myra Melford & Marty Ehrlich —
Yet Can Spring ... CD Arabesque Jazz, 2000. Used ... $5.99
Myra Melford on piano, accompanied by Marty Ehrlich on alto saxophone, clarinet, and bass clarinet. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Island, 1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
Mae, 2003. Used ... $1.99
A&M (Japan), 1966. Used ... $9.99
The start of a legend – and the very first album by Sergio Mendes' Brasil 66 group, proudly brought to the world through the godlike talents of a young Herb Alpert! Sergio was no stranger to the recording studio by the time of this set, but the record marked a real shift in his music – ... (Brazil) read more CD
Also available Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 ... LP 5.99(Out of print and sealed, includes obi.)
A&M, 1967. Used ... $6.99
Dreamy bossa pop from the A&M studios of the 60s – the Brasil 66 sound at its best! The style here is a perfect blend of real Brazilian influences and some of the hipper styles bubbling in the LA studio scene of the time – all locked together perfectly by Sergio Mendes, in the twin- ... (Brazil) read more CD
Also available Look Around ... LP 6.99
Elenco/Midi (Japan), 1964. Used ... $11.99
Sergio Mendes is definitely a swinger – especially on this jazz-based session that was recorded before his famous work with Brasil 66! This album was recorded in New York, at a time when Mendes was one of the hottest things brewing in the bossa scene in Brazil – and apart from the ... (Brazil) read more CD
(1990 Japanese pressing. Artwork has some age spots.)
Aum Fidelity, 2023. Used ... $9.99
A stunning set of punk jazz, and one that maybe hearkens back to key experiments of this nature from the 80s scene – particularly some of the more groundbreaking work on the New York downtown scene! Ava Mendoza plays electric guitar and Devi Hoff play electric bass – but the pair also ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Mark through barcode.)
Echolocation ... CD 12.99
Echolocation ... LP 21.99
World Pacific, 1990. Used ... $4.99 9.99
Mendoza playing alongside a talented ensemble of musicians including Joe Lovano, Ralph Towner, Marc Cohen, Gary Peacock, Peter Erckine, Bob Mintzer, Jim Beard and John Scofield. (Jazz) CD
Hatology (Switzerland), 1996. Used ... $14.99
A series of duet and trio pieces recorded live by pianist Misha Mengelberg – in the company of saxophonist Steve Potts, trumpeter Thomas Herberer, tuba player Michel Godard, and percussionist Achim Kremer – all in ways that are often spare, and graced with the strong feeling of each ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Meridian Brothers —
Desesperanza (LP style sleeve) ... CD Soundway (UK), 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Weird and wild sounds from contemporary Bogota – music that's got a very old school quality at its core, yet which also mixes in plenty of experimentation with the rhythms! Think of this as an old Colombian record with analogue electronics and sound samples – or some other-worldly ... (Global Grooves) read more CD
(Cover has a small tear at the spine.)
RCA/BMG (Spain), 1957/1998. Used ... $6.99
A great little session of chamber-type jazz – and the only record we've ever seen by drummer Freddy Merkle. The set is very much in the manner of some of the other tightly-arranged RCA sessions from the mid 50s – with a style that's kind of "New York modern", in a similar ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Helen Merrill —
Dream Of You ... CD EmArcy, 1956. Used ... $9.99
Dream Of You is one of Helen's best from the 50s, thanks to some great arrangements from Gil Evans! Evans' young and modern talents are a perfect fit for Helen's sadly icy vocals on the set – taking her to new places never reached on some other sessions that were trying for a warmer, sweeter ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Dream Of You ... CD 8.99(A nice copy!)
EmArcy/Universal (Korea), 1956. Used ... $8.99
Dream Of You is one of Helen's best from the 50s, thanks to some great arrangements from Gil Evans! Evans' young and modern talents are a perfect fit for Helen's sadly icy vocals on the set – taking her to new places never reached on some other sessions that were trying for a warmer, sweeter ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Dream Of You ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
King (Japan), 1963. Used ... $24.99
A rare Japanese session from vocalist Helen Merrill – one of a few key 60s recordings she cut on the Tokyo scene, after initial fame in the US! The album features a great small group arranged by drummer Takeshi Inomata, played by a combo that includes alto, baritone, and trumpet – all ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1989. Used ... $24.99
A really great later effort from Helen Merrill – one recorded in Paris at the end of the 80s with some excellent tenor sax work from Stan Getz! The mode of the record is similar to other Merrill records from the time – spare, gentle, and moody – sometimes threatening to lapse ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, still sealed with obi!)
ECM, 1995. Used ... $11.99
Reprise/Sundazed, 1972. Used ... $4.99
A really cool cooker from The Meters – recorded during their post-Josie run for Warner Brothers, but with this tight vibe that still holds all their funky New Orleans roots intact! The sound is a bit more expanded here – not in a commercial way, but just in a style that has the group ... (Soul) read more CD
Rhino, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
Pat Metheny —
American Garage ... CD ECM, 1979. Used ... $4.99
A brilliantly evocative album from Pat Metheny – one that's got a quietly epic feel, as Pat and group soar out across the American landscape in a set of tunes that subtly explore space and sound while still remaining wonderfully fluid. There's nothing forced here, and nothing too slick ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available American Garage ... LP 9.99(West German pressing.)
Warner, 2000. Used ... $5.99
With Larry Grenadier on bass and Bill Stewart on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, sealed with a cutout through the spine.)
Pat Metheny —
Unity Band ... CD Nonesuch, 2012. Used ... $3.99
Features Pat Metheny on guitars, Chris Potter on reeds, Ben Williams on acoustic bass, and Antonio Sanchez on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Nonesuch, 2005. Used ... $5.99
Pat Metheny on guitar with Steve Rodby on bass, Antonio Sanchez on drums, Richard Bona on guitar and percussion, Gregoire Maret on harmonica, David Samuels on percussion, Lyle Mays on piano and xylophone, and Cuong Vu on whistle and trumpet. (Jazz) CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Geffen, 1995. Used ... $1.99
Pat Metheny on guitar, Lyle Mays on piano and keyboards, Steve Rodby on acoustic and electric bass, Paul Wertico on drums, David Blamires on vocals, Mark Ledford on vocals and trumpet, and Luis Conte on percussion. (Jazz) CD
(Columbia House pressing.)
Pat Metheny/Nonesuch, 1986. Used ... $2.99
At the height of his success, Pat tries to prove to the world that he's still got cred – and hooks up with Ornette, Charlie Haden, and Denardo Coleman for a little bit of harmelodic jamming. Thing is, we actually liked the slick stuff better! Titles include "Mob Job", "Video ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, penmark through slipcover barcode.)
MFSB —
Love Is The Message – Best Of MFSB ... CD Philadelphia International/Legacy, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
Groundbreaking work, and a killer piece of Philly groove! MFSB were a large conglomeration of studio players who graced some of the first big Philly hits in the 70s, and here they break out on their own in a remarkable set of pre-disco tunes that form the blueprint for the rest of the 70s ... (Soul) read more CD
Dressed To Kill (UK), 1969. Used ... $3.99
Winley/Traffic, 1974. Used ... $9.99
A great lost bit of funk – and a pretty mysterious record, too! The record came out hot on the heels of Manu Dibango's big original version of "Soul Makossa" – and while it's got a groove that definitely leans towards Afro Funk, it's also got plenty of Caribbean touches too ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, includes Traffic obi.)
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 3 CDs ... $16.99
Sterling, 2002. Used ... $8.99
Ron Miles on trumpet, Brandon Ross on guitar, Anthony Cox on bass, and Rudy Royston on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, digipak has some wear.)
Repertoire, 1978. Used ... $8.99 Also available Double Trouble ... LP 4.99
Glenn Miller —
Centennial Anthology ... CD Master Classics, Early 1940s. Used ... $3.99
Maxjazz, 2006. Used ... $5.99
Mulgrew Miller on piano, Derrick Hodge on bass, and Rodney Green on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Digipak has light wear.)
Palmetto, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Steve Million on piano, Randy Brecker on trumpet, Chris Potter on tenor and soprano sax, Michael Moore on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Original 1995 Palmetto pressing.)
Blujazz, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Roy Milton —
Specialty Profiles (with bonus CD) ... CD Concord/Specialty, Late 40s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Includes bonus disc of other Specialty artists. (Soul) CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
United Artists, Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
Some of the best soul to come out of the early 60s – and also some of the least known! Although Garnet's big hit "Cry Baby" does get its dues from time to time, just about every side he cut was a winner, and they all sparkled with his unusual mix of deep soul vocals and tight ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Junko Mine —
Honeysuckle Rose – Junko Sings The Blues ... CD Lob (Japan), 1984. Used ... $14.99
Joined by Cedar Walton on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Connie Kay on drums. (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print.)
Three Blind Mice/Think (Japan), 1970. Used ... $38.99
Early work from this tremendous Japanese saxophonist – working here on both alto and soprano sax, in styles that are sharply angular, but also quite warm and soulful! Kosuke Mine's got a quality that's a bit like Joe Henderson at the same time – obviously informed by earlier hardbop, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Blu-spec CD pressing – with obi!)
Impulse, 1963. Used ... $4.99
Fantastic – and one of Mingus' greatest albums ever! This one ranks right up with The Clown and Pithecantropus Erectus for sheer raw power and emotion – and Mingus' writing here is incredibly tight, giving soloists like Charlie Mariano, Jaki Byard, Richard Williams, and Jerome ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1995 digipak pressing. Sealed copy!)
Impulse/MCA, 1963. Used ... $4.99
Fantastic – and one of Mingus' greatest albums ever! This one ranks right up with The Clown and Pithecantropus Erectus for sheer raw power and emotion – and Mingus' writing here is incredibly tight, giving soloists like Charlie Mariano, Jaki Byard, Richard Williams, and Jerome ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early MCA pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Changes Two ... CD Atlantic, 1975. Used ... $4.99
Key 70s work from Charles Mingus – an album that was recorded over the course of three days of creative activity at the end of 1974, but somehow split into two different albums under the Changes name! The lineup here is prime 70s Mingus – George Adams on tenor, Jack Walrath on trumpet, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1993 Atlantic/Rhino pressing.)
Columbia, 1973. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Mingus live is always a treat – especially in these later years, when the fire seemed to go out of most of his studio recordings. Live, though, he always managed to kick it hard - with the sort of emotion that graced his strong early albums. And despite the fact that this one's conducted by ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Candid (UK), 1960. Used ... $2.99
The title's an apt one, because after frustrations experienced working for Columbia and other labels, Mingus is finally allowed the freedom here to present his own ideas in all their unfettered glory – working with a bracingly tight quartet that features Eric Dolphy on alto and bass clarinet ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sticker on traycard artwork.)
Denon (Japan), 1971. Used ... $14.99
A nice early 70s session from Charles Mingus – and in interesting one, to boot – finding the legendary bassist in Japan leading his own group and Toshiyuki Miyama and his New Herd Orchestra! Mingus's American players included Bobbie Jones on tenor and clarinet, Eddie Preston on trumpet. ... (Jazz) read more CD
(80s Japanese pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Cumbia & Jazz Fusion ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, 1978. Used ... $2.99
One of the most enigmatic albums that Charles Mingus ever recorded – especially in his later years! The set features two very long tracks done by Mingus for use in a film about cocaine traffic between New York and Columbia – but considering the nature of the music, and the freely ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Cumbia & Jazz Fusion ... CD 12.99(1994 pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Cumbia & Jazz Fusion ... CD Atlantic/Warner (Japan), 1978. Used ... $12.99
One of the most enigmatic albums that Charles Mingus ever recorded – especially in his later years! The set features two very long tracks done by Mingus for use in a film about cocaine traffic between New York and Columbia – but considering the nature of the music, and the freely ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Cumbia & Jazz Fusion ... CD 2.99
Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $4.99
One of Charles Mingus' excellent albums for the Bethlehem label – recorded during that magical year of 1957, a real turning point in his career! There's a sharpness here to Mingus' musical vision that hadn't shown up in previous years – a refinement of ideas expressed for Savoy and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed copy!)
Fourstar, 1964. Used ... $1.99
Charles Mingus on bass with Eric Dolphy on alto sax, clarinet & flute, Clifford Jordan on tenor sax & Danny Richmond on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Music Club (UK), 1960. Used ... $1.99
Very nice set of Mingus' legendary Candid recordings – produced in 1960, after Mingus angrily departed Columbia records, and was finally given the freedom to work in the way that he wanted. The recordings are some of Mingus best – and they feature a righteous anger and sheer jazz power ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1955. Used ... $8.99
A classic session of modernist jazz – and some of Mingus most groundbreaking early work! The album was recorded for Savoy with 2 different groups – one's got Mingus leading John LaPorta on alto, Teo Macero on tenor, and Mal Waldron on piano, and the other group's a quartet with Macero, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes Savoy/Denon obi.)
Blue Note, 1959. Used ... $4.99
Great stuff – recorded in Mingus' classic period! Mingus leads a sharp small group here – a wonderful quintet that features Booker Ervin on tenor, John Handy on alto, and Richard Wyands on piano – with longtime musical partner Dannie Richmond on drums! The session was recorded ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1994 CD pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Let My Children Hear Music (plus bonus track) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1973. Used ... $6.99
One of the last great records by Charles Mingus – a set of extremely compelling original compositions, played by a fresh group of younger players, plus a few older masters! The record's got a fire and sense of emotion that's missing from a number of other 70s Mingus sessions – and it's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
Atlantic, 1960. Used ... $1.99
A searing live set by Charles Mingus – a double-length performance recorded in Antibes during his classic years for Atlantic Records, but not issued by the label until many years later! The album's a great extrapolation of the sound that Mingus had forged on sessions for Columbia, Atlantic, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Atlantic, 1960. Used ... $5.99
A searing live set by Charles Mingus – a double-length performance recorded in Antibes during his classic years for Atlantic Records, but not issued by the label until many years later! The album's a great extrapolation of the sound that Mingus had forged on sessions for Columbia, Atlantic, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Mingus At Antibes (2LP version) ... LP 39.99
Jazz Workshop/Victor (Japan), Mid 60s. Used ... $34.99
A landmark recording from Mingus – and one of his best of the mid 60s! The album was recorded live at the Montery Jazz fest – and it features great work by Jaki Byard, Charles McPherson, John Handy, and Lou Blackburn. Mingus explores his increasing fascination with the work of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1986 Japanese pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Toshiba (Japan), 1957. Used ... $14.99
A fantastic album – one of our favorite-ever records from Charles Mingus! The album was recorded in the same breath as his legendary works Tijuana Moods, The Clown, and Pithecanthropus Erectus – and it features the same sort of fire and emotion that made those classics so great. The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (2000 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... LP 19.99
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD 3.99
Charles Mingus —
Music Written For Monterey 1965 Not Heard – Played In Its Entirety At UCLA ... CD Mingus Music/Sunnyside, 1965. Used 2 CDs ... $7.99
A rare rare landmark from Charles Mingus – music written for the 1965 Monterey festival, but (as the title indicates) not played at the festival! The recording was done later, at UCLA, with a group that includes Charles McPherson, Julius Watkins, Jimmy Owens, Hobart Dotson, and Howard ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2005 pressing, includes slipcover.)
Giants Of Jazz (Italy), 1955/1956/1957. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Pithecanthropus Erectus", "Haitian Fight Song", "Love Chant", "A Foggy Day", "Memories Of You", "East Coasting (East Coast Ghost)", "Jump, Monk", "Serenade In Blue", and "Work Song". (Jazz) CD
Mercury (Japan), 1960. Used ... $9.99
An unusual chapter in the label-hopping career of Charles Mingus – a one-off date recorded for Mercury right after Mingus' legendary sessions for Columbia! The format here may well be Mingus' most ambitious to date – as the album features larger groups than before, exploring a range of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print late 80s Japanese pressing.)
Columbia, 1959/1971/1988. Used ... $1.99
Hip, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
RCA/Bluebird, 1957. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
Oh how we love this album – and we think it may well be the best album ever from Charles Mingus! The set was recorded in that magical Mingus year of 1957, but oddly not released until 1962 – missing some of the initial frenzy of his discovery during the Atlantic and Columbia years. ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2001 pressing. Cutout on barcode.)
