Steve Marcus/Sonny Sharrock/Miroslav Vitous/Daniel —
Green Line ... LP RCA/Endless Happiness (Italy), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
$27.9929.99
A really amazing set from this ultra-cool quartet – a group that features lots of soulful reed work from Steve Marcus on tenor and soprano sax, plus smoking guitar lines from a young Sonny Sharrock! Sonny's funkier here than we've ever heard him before – and gets some strong ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mariachi Brass with Chet Baker —
Hats Off ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Very Good- ...
$4.99
A short detour in the 60s career of Chet Baker – one that we sure like a heck of a lot! This side is one of a couple that were recorded as an answer to the big success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – with Chet's trumpet was backed by jaunty, brassy arrangements penned by Jack ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Mariachi Brass with Chet Baker —
Taste Of Tequila ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
A strange 60s chapter in the career of trumpeter Chet Baker – but one that we sure like a heck of a lot! These sides were recorded as an answer to the big success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass over at A&M Records – and for the sessions, Chet's trumpet was backed by jaunty, ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
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 —
Charlie Mariano Plays ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1953. New Copy ...
$14.9918.99About May 29, 2024
Brilliant early work from Charlie Mariano – key proof of his genius, and one of the main albums we'd recommend by him! The album has Charlie coming of his years in the Boston scene – boppish at some level, but blowing with a raspy soulfulness that really opens up his horn into new ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Charlie Mariano —
Charlie Mariano Quartet ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ...
$14.9918.99About May 29, 2024
Insanely wonderful early work from Charlie Mariano – some of the freshest, cleanest alto sax work of its time – blown with a tone and sense of soul that goes way beyond some of Mariano's contemporaries at the time! The album was recorded for Bethlehem Records, and is relatively ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Charlie Mariano & Jasper Van't Hof feat Marilyn Mazur —
Innuendo ... CD Lipstick (Germany), 1993. Used ...
$7.99
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
A surprisingly nice score for this Italian sex comedy from the start of the 80s – one that reverses the roles a bit from earlier modes in terms of the story, and which gets a mix of groovy and sweet soundtrack handling from Detto Mariano! The group Clown turn in a few vocal performances ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
A surprisingly nice score for this Italian sex comedy from the start of the 80s – one that reverses the roles a bit from earlier modes in terms of the story, and which gets a mix of groovy and sweet soundtrack handling from Detto Mariano! The group Clown turn in a few vocal performances ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A trio of later comedy soundtracks – all served up by Italian maestro Detto Mariano! W La Foca has a really playful main theme – one that romps around in a very catchy theme, nicely lilting and served up here in ten different variations – including a very cool moog reading at the ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
The legend of Teena Marie lives again, and in a really beautiful way – as John Morales serves up tunes that work together almost as a tribute to the memory of the lady – with these really fresh versions that seem to add a lot of majesty to the sound as well! These aren't easy remixes ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Teena Marie —
Starchild ... LP Epic, 1984. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
A stunning solo effort – Teena's second on Epic, and proof that she could still put out the goods on her own! Don't worry about the absence of Rick James here – as things are mighty tight, and right on the money – that wicked blend of funk and soul that got Lady T a great start ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a center split on the spine and light surface wear.)
(Yellow label EU pressing. Cover has some edge wear, minor flaking near the edges, and a piece of clear tape over a sticker spot at the top right corner..)
(Cover has surface/ringwear, some heavy edge wear, surface marks from index label removal at the top right, and is bent at the bottom left corner.)
Richard Marino —
Magic Beat! ... LP Liberty/Premier, Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$3.997.99
As the liner notes say, "The Magic Beat is not primitive or ritualistic. To the contrary, it emphasizes the more sophisticated and romantic aspects of rhythmic sorcery." We won't say more, except to tell you that tracks include "Fever", "Ziganette", "Lover" ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label deep groove stereo pressing, in the die cut cover, with light wear.)
A career-spanning retrospective of the photographic side of Chris Marker – an artist who's probably better-known for his work in film, such as the seminal La Jetee – a movie that is really just a set of photographs too! The title gives away part of the approach here – as a good ... (Books) read moreBook
The title track's a mighty big hit for The Marketts – and it's also a great way to describe the group's talent for pushing past their boundaries at the time! The sound is surf instrumental at the core – but really stretches out to space themes, soundtrack areas, and more – thanks ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono grey label vitaphonic pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam, light wear, and a bit of light staining on the back.)
Gary Marks —
Gathering ... CD JCOA/Kindred Spirits (Netherlands), 1973. New Copy ...
$7.9918.99
A beautiful blend of folksy vocals and light jazz touches – all in a laidback and blue-tinged mode that's not unlike some of the best late 60s Tim Buckley work for Elektra! Like Tim, Gary Marks has a real respect for jazz in the mix – and he allows plenty of space here for vibes from ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Jim Marks —
Touching Your Feelings ... LP Nicole/SeriE.WOC (Netherlands), 1974. New Copy (reissue)...
$45.9949.99About March 1, 2024 (delayed)
A really fantastic record – a righteous blend of jazz and spoken word, served up at a level that rivals some of the famous collaborations between Langston Hughes and Charles Mingus! The tunes have a similar introspective quality to that work, but are delivered with a style that's maybe more ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An artist you might not know at all – but one you'll be digging plenty after hearing this wonderful set! Richard Marks is a guitarist and singer with a very funky, very gritty sound – really right up there with the best of the funky 45 underground of the time – which makes this ... (Soul) read moreCD
An incredible lost slice of music from the young Bob Marley – an unissued set of recordings done at the Capitol Studios in LA, at a time when the Wailers were just beginning to rise in global power! The session came at an unusual moment for the group – they had come to the US to tour ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice set of hard to get Leslie Kong produced sides, from early in Marley's career. A dozen great numbers, early clasics from the birth of a legend's career. 12 tracks in all, including "Soul Shakedown Party", "Stop That Train", "Soul Captives", "Can't You ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, April 26 (delayed).
The first Bob Marley album on Island Records – and the start of a really legendary run that would not only transform reggae in the 70s, but the rest of popular music as well! Chris Blackwell's partially at the helm on production, but the album was mostly recorded in classic Kingston studios ... (Reggae) read moreCD
(50th anniversary edition, includes 24 page booklet and bonus tracks!)
The first Bob Marley album on Island Records – and the start of a really legendary run that would not only transform reggae in the 70s, but the rest of popular music as well! Chris Blackwell's partially at the helm on production, but the album was mostly recorded in classic Kingston studios ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(50th Anniversary edition, includes 24 page booklet, bonus tracks, and features a cool etching on one of the LPs!)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Kaya ... LP Island, 1977. Near Mint- ...
$49.99
Sweet grooves from the great Bob Marley – a set cut at a time when Marley was really riding his international fame – and able to create the kind of music that reached out way more than conventional reggae! The Kingston roots of the sound are still very firmly in place – but there' ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with Sterling stamp. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
While we're not big on career retrospective best of's, especially artists like Marley, whose been collected over & over, this is actually a respectable set, and the deluxe edition includes a full CD of bonus tracks, all remixes from the 80s. Don't worry though, we know there's clubby remixes ... (Reggae) read moreCD
(Plain sticker over slipcover barcode.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Survival ... LP Island, 1979. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
One of the sharpest, most righteous albums from Bob Marley – in case you couldn't guess from the title, which is his response to a recent assassination attempt! The whole thing's got a very classic vibe – and the lyrics have even more of a political current than some of Marley's other ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s black label pressing with Sterling/SRC stamps. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is lightly bent at the sides.)
One of many, many posthumous compilations, but one with some nice rare bits. Comprised mostly of live recordings fromteh Wailers prime early 70s years, plus a few nice studio outtakes, and interspersed with snippets from a radio interview with Marley. Inlcudes "Talkin' Blues", "Burn ... (Cassettes) read moreCassette
Dodo Marmarosa —
Live Dodo ... LP Swing House (UK), 1947. Near Mint- ...
$11.9919.99
Rare live from pianist Dodo Marmarosa in a collection that features Woody Herman on clarinet, Wardell Gray on tenor, Benny Carter and Sonny Criss on alto, Howard McGhee on trumpet, and Vic Dickenson on trombone. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited late 70s issue. Shrinkwrap has a small hole from price sticker removal.)
A plain and simple shirt – one that's bound to get plenty of years of use – served up here at a plain and simple price, as well! The front features a big version of the Dusty Groove logo – the classic half-turntable that's topped our website for years – in brilliant gold-ton ... (Clothing) read moreClothing
A plain and simple shirt – one that's bound to get plenty of years of use – served up here at a plain and simple price, as well! The front features a big version of the Dusty Groove logo – the classic half-turntable that's topped our website for years – in brilliant gold-ton ... (Clothing) read moreClothing
A plain and simple shirt – one that's bound to get plenty of years of use – served up here at a plain and simple price, as well! The front features a big version of the Dusty Groove logo – the classic half-turntable that's topped our website for years – in brilliant gold-ton ... (Clothing) read moreClothing
A plain and simple shirt – one that's bound to get plenty of years of use – served up here at a plain and simple price, as well! The front features a big version of the Dusty Groove logo – the classic half-turntable that's topped our website for years – in brilliant gold-ton ... (Clothing) read moreClothing
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.)
Mars Volta —
Amputecture ... CD Gold Standard Laboratories, 2006. Used ...
$2.99
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
With 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) CD
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
With Wes Anderson on alto sax, Todd Williams on tenor sax, Marcus Roberts on piano, Reginald Veal and Robert Hurst on bass, and Herlin Riley and Jeff Watts 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
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 —
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
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.)
Dean sings tunes from one of the best of the Matt Helm films – The Silencers! The music's got Dean very much in the best of his Reprise country-styled singing – with production by Jimmy Bowen that makes strong use of electric bass on the bottom, and arrangements from Ernie Freeman and ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label promo. Cover has light wear and a promo sticker.)
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 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
Excellent underground disco with a groovy French touch! The cover's a bit campy, but the record's got plenty of nice keyboard work, and offsets the coldness of the keys with some soaring strings and warm basslines. The standout cut is "Disco Circus", a 14 minute romp that's pretty darn ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album