A seminal album from Gary Stewart – one of those key 70s albums that helped establish him as a rising star on the bandstand and the barrooms – thanks in part to some very booze-oriented tracks on the set! The record's got two classics that really define Gary's sound – the seminal ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
Grant Stewart on tenor saxophone, Joe Cohn on guitar, Bill Charlap on piano, Paul Gill on bass, and Willie Jones III on drums. (Jazz) CD
Grant Stewart with Eric Alexander —
Estate ... CD Video Arts (Japan), 2006. Used ...
$13.99
A soulful little album from saxophonist Grant Stewart – one that's made even better by the appearance of Eric Alexander on two of the tracks in the set! The core group here features guitar, piano, bass, and drums – with Stewart in the lead, blowing tenor in a deep-toned way that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, very slight tear on booklet cover.)
Curtis Stigers on tenor sax and vocals, Larry Goldings on piano and organ, David Tronzo on guitar, Ben Allison on bass, and Matt Wilson on drums. (Jazz) CD
Quartet date led by Loren Stillman on alto sax performing a set of original compositions that include "Chicken", "How Sweet It Is", "Between The Devil And God", and "Chasing The White Rabbit". (Jazz) CD
Sonny Stitt on alto and tenor saxophone with Bud Powell, Duke Jordan, and Junior Mance on piano, Curly Russell, Eugene Wright, and Tommy Potter on bass, and Art Blakey, Max Roach, and Wes Landers on drums. (Jazz) CD
Sublime Sonny Stitt for Verve – a near-perfect record in just about every way from start to finish! Sonny's tone is amazing here – crisp, but still with a great deal of warmth – and focused, but never in a way that's hackneyed or cliched – really showing the brilliance of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Some of the last work that Sonny Stitt ever recorded – and a rock-solid return to straight, acoustic work – material that has him blowing both alto and tenor, in two different groups! The first is a quartet with Junior Mance on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Some of the last work that Sonny Stitt ever recorded – and a rock-solid return to straight, acoustic work – material that has him blowing both alto and tenor, in two different groups! The first is a quartet with Junior Mance on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Early 70s magic from Sonny Stitt – two albums recorded in 1972 for the Cobblestone label! First up is Tune Up – a great one from Stitt's post-Prestige years, and a real back-to-basics effort that recalls the genius of his work on Roost! The format is straight and simple – Stitt's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Two organ/sax cookers back to back – both featuring Don Patterson and Sonny Stitt! First up is the wonderful album Brothers 4 – a mighty pairing of organist Patterson and saxman Stitt – one of Don's grooviest late 60s outings, thanks to an excellent sound from all players ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, booklet is a little wavy - nothing major.)
Sonny Stitt & Paul Gonsalves —
Salt & Pepper ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1963. Used ...
$11.99
Head to head blowing from Sonny Sitt and Paul Gonsalves – just the kind of twin-horn performance that Stitt was famous for in his live battle days, and one that also reminds us that Gonsalves can be a very loose swinger when he wants to be! The tracks are all long, and played with the sort ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print late 90s Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Head to head blowing from Sonny Sitt and Paul Gonsalves – just the kind of twin-horn performance that Stitt was famous for in his live battle days, and one that also reminds us that Gonsalves can be a very loose swinger when he wants to be! The tracks are all long, and played with the sort ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1997 digipak pressing. Cover has some wear, a clear promo sticker, and mark through the barcode..)
Angie Stone's first solo LP, after her years with the Sequence and Vertical Hold. With a sound that nods towards the classic soul of the 70s, but firmly rooted in a more contemporary post-Hip Hop/NuSoul vibe, this set's a strong effort with the sort of self assured songcraft and tight production ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
The second album from the young Iggy Pop and The Stooges – and the record where the whole thing really comes together – a set that was an instant legend, even though it hardly sold many copies at the time! Instead, the album's like work by the Velvet Underground – probably every ... (Rock) read moreCD
"Total improvisation on sonic canvas" from the team of pianist Nobu Stowe and sound designer Lee Pembleton – joined on the set by Perry Robinson on clarinet and micro ocarina, Blaise Siwula on tenor and alto clarinet, John McLellan on drums, and Ross Bonadonna on bass clarinet, alto ... (Jazz) read moreCD
John Stowell, Dave Glenn & the Hawcaptak Quartet —
Violin Memory ... CD Origin, 2022. Used ...
$4.99
John Stowell on nylon string and fretless baritone guitar, Dave Glenn on tromboine with the Hawcaptak Quartet. (Jazz) CD
Includes the compositions "Le Baiser De La Fee", Symphony In C", "Pulcinella", "Octet For Wind Instruments", and "L'Histoire Du Soldat (suite)". (Classical) CD
The incredible second album from saxophonist Frank Strozier – recorded for Vee Jay records after his initial debut, but for some reason never issued at the time! Strozier was really hitting on all burners at this point – fusing the Memphis soul of his roots with the soulful hardbop he ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Dave Stryker —
Big City ... CD Mel Bay, 2005. Used ...
$4.99
Dave Stryker on guitar, David Kikoski on piano, Ed Holland on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Cover has light wear.)
Dave Stryker —
Big Room ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1997. Used ...
$9.99
Charles Sullivan —
Re-Entry ... CD Why Not (UK), 1976. Used ...
$11.9914.99
One of the few sessions ever cut as a leader by soul jazz trumpeter Charles Sullivan – a brilliant talent who shone brightly in the mid 70s, working in hip small groups that were very much in the Strata East mode. This rare, previously Japanese-only release has Sullivan working with Rene ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Way more than just a bop-heavy set – a landmark record that shows a side of the Chicago scene that hardly ever made it on record! In the years after Charlie Parker passed away, tributes to his greatness were a very common thing in local jazz scenes across the US. This is a prime example of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, sealed with a cutout through the case spine.)
A great little showcase for some truly legendary jazz lifers – Ira Sullivan and Stu Katz – collaborators of more than a half century doing their thing wonderfully over a handful of dates at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago in the summer of '10! This is literally a Family Affair, that ain't ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Jim Sullivan —
Jim Sullivan ... CD Playboy/Light In The Attic, 1972. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
A fantastic early 70s album from Jim Sullivan – one of the few that he ever gave us before departing the planet, and a set that was one of a handful of albums issued by the Playboy Records imprint! The sound is a lot more rootsy than anything you'd ever hear at Hugh Hefner's mansion, though ... (Rock) read moreCD
A huge run of records from Yma Sumac – presented here in a box that collects just about everything she recorded for Capitol Records in the 50s! First up is Voice Of The Xtaby – legendary vocal work from the postwar years – some of the earliest recordings from the enigmatic Yma ... (Now Sound) read moreCD
A stone classic from Supersax – a record with plenty of classic bop elements, despite a very 70s-styled group name and cover! The combo's a large one, and features tight horn formation deftly cutting through a host of bop classics – lots of ensemble passages at the start, then breakout ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Two MPS gems from this unusual 70s ensemble – back to back on the same CD! Chasin The Bird features classic bop modes, updated strongly for the 70s – and played by a hip group of older players who really know how to cook! Supersax is led by Med Flory on alto, who also did the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Goodbye Stranger", "The Logical Song", "Bloody Well Right", "Breakfast In America", "Rudy", "Take The Long Way Home", "Crime Of The Century", "Dreamer", "Ain't Nobody But Me", "Hide ... (Rock) read moreCD
Evocative solo work from John Surman – working here in the lonely setting that seemed to come up more and more as his career went on! In addition to familiar sounds on soprano sax, baritone, and bass clarinet, Surman also plays some recorders as well – mixing in an airy, ethereal sound ... (Jazz) read moreCD
John Swana on trumpet and flugelhorn, Eric Alexander and Grant Stewart on tenor saxophone, David Hazeltine on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. (Jazz) CD
Trumpeter Swana plays here with a great group that includes Billy Pierce on tenor, Benny Green on piano, Peter Washington on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, pre-barcode pressing with a small promotional sticker on the booklet cover.)
Includes the songs "Breakout","Surrender","Twilight World","You On My Mind","Waiting Game","Forever Blue","Notgonnachange","Am I The Same Girl","Better Make It Better","La La (Means I Love You)"," ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Hip stuff, and a great mix of soul, funk, jazz, and hip hop. Ursula Rucker sings vocals on a number of tracks, and the record spans a number of styles without stretching itself too thin. In fact, the real appeal of the set is its fresh ability to move around through a number of influences – ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
A soaring stormer from T-Connection – and a set that has them sounding even better than before! There's a perfection here the group didn't have with earlier releases – a quality that goes way past indie funk ensemble, into the realm of some of the best mainstream acts on the bigger ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Please note: Although these CDs are legit, they are produced as CDRs with artwork by copyright owner Henry Stone.)
The moody title's a great one for this album by pianist Craig Taborn – given the spare melodies and ghost-like traces of sound that move the album forward! The album's a perfect match between Taborn's music and the ECM aesthetic – as space and air mean as much to the record as the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Take 6's first LP – a return to harmony vocalizing for the 80s, soft-pedalling gospel themes with a smooth finish that shows that the boys can really sing! Titles include "Gold Mine", "Spread Love", "Get Away Jordan", "He Never Sleeps", and "A ... (Soul) read moreCD
Talking Heads —
Naked ... CD Sire, 1988. Used ...
$2.99
The final album from the Talking Heads, and a set that returns them to some of the global elements of their mid-period records, but with a vibe that shows lots of the shifting studio technology of the time! The set's almost a precursor of some of the remix modes that would show up on the world ... (Rock) read moreCD
David Byrne brings his love of funk and soul to the forefront – tightening things up a bit from before, but still staying strongly in a classic Talking Heads groove! The record's possibly the last of the group's initial classic run, and has a surprisingly soulful feel at times – a ... (Rock) read moreCD
Tom Tallistch —
Ride ... CD Posi tone, 2014. Used ...
$8.99
The album's a heck of a great ride with tenorist Tom Tallitsch – a player who's stepped in traditional tones and phrasing, but who can also push things forward with his own personal agenda as well! Tallitsch has a really old school depth to his instrument – a quality that reminds us a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really cool, moody soundtrack from Tangerine Dream – one that's got some of the best atmospherics of their 70s work, compressed into shorter tunes for the movie! The film features these creepy bald aliens, and the music really seems to evoke their presence – this kind of clean, lean, ... (Rock) read moreCD
A great group recording from pianist Horace Tapscott – recorded in LA in the early 80s, but done with all the righteousness and spirituality of his earlier albums! Tracks are long and exploratory, but also relatively lyrical too – stretching out with a style that's never too "outsi ... (Jazz) read moreCD
There's way more than sufficient grace going on here – and a strongly soulful swing that really has the whole album coming together, right on the money! Maybe that's no surprise, though, given that the set's issued on the excellent WJ3 label from Willie Jones III, who plays drums at the core ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Texas tenor from the great Buddy Tate – heard here in a lesser-known session from the 70s – originally done for the indie Sackville label, and easily one of Tate's best recordings from the decade! Buddy's in a nice, loose, open sort of setting – a bit like that on his classic ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A tremendous collection of work by Art Tatum – maybe even THE collection of work by Art Tatum – as the 2CD set brings together all the material that appeared on the legendary 20th Century Fox albums by Art – recorded in a private home in Hollywood late in his career, but at a time ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Legendary recordings from the mighty Art Tatum – captured here in some late night studio sessions from early 50s LA – produced with just the right sort of laidback vibe by a young Norman Granz! Tatum could really shine the most in a setting like this – open, yet still very ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pure genius from the great Art Tatum – mostly material from a 1949 live performance at The Shrine in LA, plus some other tracks too – all presented here for the first time! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
With Art Tatum on piano, Lionel Hampton on vibes, and Buddy Rich on drums. Tracks include "Please Be Kind", "Stars Fell On Alabama", "Love For Sale", and "Body And Soul". (Jazz) CD
Features 16 solo piano pieces recorded between 1953 and 1955. Tracks include "Mighty Like A Rose", "What Does It Take", "Taboo", "Humoresque", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", "Moon Song", "Dancing In The Dark", "Japanese ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes 20 tracks with Tiny Grimes on guitar, Ben Webster on tenor, Benny Morton on trombone, Edmond Hall on clarinet, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, and Slam Stewart on bass. (Jazz) CD
A wonderful return to form for drummer Art Taylor – and a set that crackles with the same sense of soul and fire as his legendary 50s work for Blue Note and Prestige! Taylor's working here in an open-ended hardbop mode that makes the most of the live setting of the record – and which ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Arthur Taylor —
Mr AT ... CD Enja, 1991. Used ...
$4.99
An overlooked gem from a player who never fails to surprise us – recorded later in the years of drummer Art Taylor's life, but bristling with the same kind of energy we first came to love in his 50s recordings! The set's got a really unified feel – with Taylor masterfully leading the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great record – or half-great, as the case may be! One part of this album features Billy with his standard trio of Earl May and Percy Brice, playing mellow piano trio versions of tracks that include "Tune For Tex", "Goodbye", "Biddy's Beat", and "Eddie's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Cecil Taylor —
For Olim ... CD Soul Note (Italy), 1986. Used ...
$4.99
Solo piano work, recorded live at the Workshop Freie Music in 1986. Titles include "Olim", "Glossalalia Part 4", "Mirror And Water Gazing", "The Question", and "For The Rabbit". (Jazz) CD
An unusual appearance on a major label for Cecil Taylor – recorded during a brief bit of optimism in A&M's jazz department! Despite the setting, though, the record's a great one – played with all the fire and dynamism of some of Taylor's indie work from the same stretch – and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the best pre-1960 sessions by Cecil Taylor, recorded in Boston in 1956, and originally issued on the totally rare Transition label in a very small pressing! Taylor's playing here with the great bassist Buell Neidlinger, one of his prime compatriots in the early days, plus the great drummer ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of a rare few albums done by pianist Cecil Taylor for the Blue Note label in the 60s – some of the most outside work recorded for the imprint at the time! The word "structures" here is perhaps a bit misplaced – as the work has a strong sense of freedom with the soloists ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Cecil Taylor's first LP for the Candid label – and a landmark album that really lets him open up for the first time in years at a recording session! The album was cut at Nola's Penthouse in 1960, and the core group is Cecil's trio with Buell Neidlinger on bass and Dennis Charles on drums ... (Jazz) read moreCD