Ernie Watts on saxophone, Arturo Sandoval on trumpet, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Charles Fambrough on acoustic bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Ernie Watts Quartet —
Home Light ... CD Flying Dolphin, 2018. Used ...
$2.994.99
Ernie Watts on tenor saxophone, Christof Sanger on piano, Rudi Engel on bass, and Heinrich Kobberling on drums. (Jazz) CD
Jaunty rock by We The People – not to be confused with the early 70s soul act of the same name! Titles include "Beginning Of The End", "Too Much Noise", "My Brother The Man", "Free Information", "In The Past", "Alfred What Kind Of Man ... (Rock) read moreCD
Weather Report —
8:30 ... CD Columbia/SME (Japan), 1979. Used 2 CDs ...
$18.99
Weather Report at the height of their 70s fame – captured live in a double-length set, very much the practice for jazz superstars of the time! The format is familiar – but the liveness gives the album a slightly different feel than their studio sets – a sound that echoes out ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A new chapter in the sound of Weather Report – but one that's still equally classic! Founding members Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul are joined here by Jaco Pastorius on bass, Chester Thompson on drums, and Alejandro Acuna on percussion – and Pastorius especially helps bring a lot of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Weather Report —
Live & Unreleased ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ...
Just Sold Out!
A wealth of great work from this famous fusion combo! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print and sealed with a small hole through the case.)
A new sense of focus in the Weather Report sound – that building, soaring groove that would become the group's trademark in the mid 70s – offered up here in one of it's first and finest examples! The approach is one to describe accurately on paper – but which is instantly ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese Master Sound pressing, includes obi.)
Rick Webb —
Rick Webb ... CD Washington Hit Makers, 1991. Used ...
$18.99
Eberhard Weber on bass – with Paul McCandless on reeds and English horn, Rainer Bruninghaus on piano and keys, and Michael DiPasqua on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD
Classic late Webster material, recorded in a laidback setting for Verve, with associates that include Coleman Hawkins, Budd Johnson, Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Jones, and Les Spann. Side one is a very long version of "In A Mellow Tone", with a blowing session solo approach – and side two ... (Jazz) read moreCD
About as classic as you can get for Ben Webster on Verve Records – a nicely mature, nicely laidback session that really captures the energy promised in the title! The sidemen are all in an easygoing, soulful mode – Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Ben Webster & Harry Edison —
Ben & Sweets ... CD Columbia, 1962. Used ...
$2.99
Ben & Sweets finds tenor Webster and trumpeter Edison in wonderful form – both veterans complementing the other brilliantly – with a crack group that includes Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass and Clarence Johnson on drums. The overall groove is very melodic, but it's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A previously unreleased live date from late in the career of Ben Webster – recorded at The Renaissance in Hollywood in 1960, but unissued until nearly 25 years later! The group features Jim Hall on guitar, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Butler on drums – and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Johnny Hodges on alto saxophone, Ben Webster on tenor saxophone, Lawrence Brown on trombone, Ray Nance on trumpet, Lou Levy and Russ Freeman on piano, Emil Richards on vibraphone, Joe Mondragon and Wilfred Middlebrooks on bass, and Gus Johnson and Mel Lewis on drums. (Jazz) CD
A pretty compelling session – one that features Ben Webster playing with the first version of the Modern Jazz Quartet! The recording quality of the material is a bit rough, but Webster's tone cuts right through any shortcomings of the setting – blowing deeply over rhythms by the team ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With Ezra Weiss on piano, Farnell Newton on trumpet, John Nastos on alto, Devin Phillips on tenor, Jon Shaw on bass, and Christopher Brown on durms. (Jazz) CD
Some of the first recordings ever from Chicago legend Junior Wells – made for the small States label in the Windy City, many years before Wells exploded out with much greater national fame! The music here has Junior stepping into the same early electric space that Chess Records was cutting ... (Blues) read moreCD
Some of his classic 60's material, recorded live at Pepper's Lounge on the South Side of Chicago in 1966. With the tracks "It's My Life Baby", "Country Girl", and "Shake it Baby". Great Chicago blues/soul crossover stuff. (Blues) CD
Carol Welsman —
For You ... CD Welcar, 2017. Used ...
$6.99
A mostly solo album, with Carol Welsman on piano and vocals, and a bit of guest guitar from Paulinho Garcia. (Vocalists) CD
Papa Wemba —
Emotion ... CD Real World (UK), 1995. Used ...
$1.99
A terrific career-spanning anthology from one of Congolese music's most popular and influential figures! Papa Wemba first made his mark in 1969 as a co-founder of Zaiko Langa Langa, one of the great modernizers of Congolese rumba who employed a multiple singer frontline and ditched the horn ... (Global Grooves) read moreCD
Kenny Werner on piano and synthesizer, Joe Lovano on tenor and soprano saxophone, Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn, Eddie Gomez on acoustic bass, John Riley on drums, and Cafe Edson Adasilva on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Frank's tenor and flute are out front on this swingin' session cut with Frank Foster, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Clarke, and Bennie Powell. The tracks are tight and swing oriented, with the sort of Basie-ite feel you'd expect from Wess. Titles include "What'd Ya Say", "Dill Pickles" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The title's a bit of a joke, given the image of money on the cover – but the album's a tight little set from this classic Basie tenorist, recorded with a largeish group that would have made his old boss proud! Frank keeps things upbeat and soulful on most tracks – mostly blowing tenor, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Bugge Wesseltoft —
Somewhere In Between ... CD Jazzland (Norway), Late 1990s/2000s/Early 2010s. Used 2CD ...
$16.99
A fantastic package of music that celebrates the 20 years of recording by Bugge Wesseltoft – easily one of the most compelling musical figures to emerge at the end of the 20th Century! Years back, we stocked Bugge in our New Grooves section, as he had a bit of a clubby electronic vibe – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The initial uttering from the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band – a group with a heady sound that definitely lives up to their name! There's less "pop art" going on here than just trippy psych – served up at a level that makes the group one of the best bigger label ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Mike Westbrook —
Metropolis ... CD RCA/BGO (UK), 1971. Used ...
$9.99
A seminal bit of work from Mike Westbrook – recorded back in the early years of his career, when he still had a pretty sharp edge! Like Westbrook's first few albums on Decca, this set features the British avant jazz maestro playing piano with a large ensemble of some of England's finest ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the cool large group recordings of pianist Mike Westbrook – with a lineup that includes Phil Minton on trumpet, Kate Westbrook on tenor horn and piccolo, Brian Godding on guitar, Peter Whyman on alto, and Alan Wakeman on baritone and soprano sax! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Paul Westerberg —
14 Songs ... CD Sire/Reprise, 1993. Used ...
$2.99
Some of the most important work ever recorded by Randy Weston – 5 early albums that really pushed the boundaries of modern jazz! First up on the set is Little Niles – a fantastic set that features some of Weston's best early compositions – angular and Monk-ish numbers, but with a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, numbered limited edition – in nice shape!)
Incredible work by Randy Weston – light years ahead of his trio material from just a few years before! The album is one of his most progressive from the early years, and features an extended suite dedicated to the newly-won freedoms of the African Nations – with occasional lyrics by ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1990 pressing.)
Randy Weston & Melba Liston —
Volcano Blues ... CD Verve/Gitanes, 1993. Used ...
$9.99
Randy plays beautifully on a set of blues-inspired tracks arranged by Melba Liston – working with horn players that include Teddy Edwards, Benny Powell, Wallace Roney, and Hamiet Bluiett to come up with some really striking tunes that differ greatly from a lot of his other classic work! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Randy Weston with Cecil Payne —
With These Hands ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1956. Used ...
$11.99
One of our favorite Randy Weston albums from the early years – a set that moves past his simple trio and solo format, to offer some key experimentation with horns – in this case the creative work of Cecil Payne on baritone sax! Payne plays on most of the record – save for two ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kirk Whalum on tenor and soprano saxophones and keyboards, Garry Goin on guitar and keyboards, John Stoddart on keyboards, Luis Conte on percussion, and Blair Cunningham on drums. (Jazz) CD
Kenny Wheeler —
Long Waiting ... CD CAM (Italy), 2012. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Rich sound paintings from Kenny Wheeler – working here with a large lineup, yet one that has all the spacious sensibilities of his smaller ensemble work from years back! Wheeler's always had a great sense of space in his flugelhorn – and he brings that sensibility to play here with the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Wheeler & Paul Bley —
Touche ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 1996. Used ...
$9.9911.99
Just Kenny Wheeler on trumpet and flugelhorn and Paul Bley on piano! (Jazz) CD
(Cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Dave Holland & Frisell —
Angel Song ... CD ECM, 1997. Used ...
$7.99
Features Kenny Wheeler on trumpet and flugelhorn, Lee Kontiz on alto, Dave Holland on bass, and Bill Frisell on electric guitar! (Jazz) CD
Mike Wheeler —
Turn Up ... CD Delmark, 2016. Used ...
$4.99
Nicely tight work from Mike Wheeler – a contemporary bluesman on the Chicago scene who strongly continues the legacy of the city from the 60s onward – from his work on guitar, to his soulful lead vocals, to his talent for penning a tune! The work here is all original material by ... (Blues) read moreCD
Chip White plays drums – but the real standouts here are the sidemen – as the group features Gary Bartz on alto and soprano, Steve Nelson on vibes, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Buster Williams on bass, and Claudio Roditi on trumpet! (Jazz) CD
White Stripes —
White Stripes ... CD Sympathy For The Record Industry, 1999. Used ...
$2.99
Debut of the underground garage rock duo who pretty much conquered modern rock altogether at the the end of the 90s! Includes "Jimmy The Exploder", "Stop Breaking Down", "The Big Three Killed My Baby", "Cannon", "Astro", "Little People", ... (Rock) read moreCD
Marva Whitney with Osaka Monaurail —
Live In Japan ... CD Shout (Japan), 2006. Used ...
$18.99
A funky soul double-header – one that features live material both by Osaka Monaurail and the legendary Marva Whitney! The set starts out with a few tracks by OM – playing in that razor-sharp, James Brown-inspired groove that we love so much – easily the greatest contemporary JB-dr ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print. CD comes in slimline case, but with full artwork insert, and professionally printed CD art. Also features some bonus video material too!)
A record we'd never part with – and easily our favorite album ever from The Who! Quadrophenia represents the group at its peak from all perspectives – songwriting, performance, and even studio presence – as the album's got a sonic sensibility that few other albums of the time can ... (Rock) read moreCD
The first full-length set from The Who – a blistering batch of rough-edged tunes that run the gamut from bluesy soul to sweeter pop to guitar-driven grinders that show an incredible amount of power – even at this early point! The album's somewhat all over the map, but in a good way ... (Rock) read moreCD
One of the best dates ever as a leader from trumpeter Joe Wilder – and one of the few to have a really relaxed, open sort of format! Joe's not tied up in gimmicks or larger groups here – and he really sparkles in the company of a quartet that features Hank Jones on piano, Wendell ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1995 pressing – includes the original plastic cover. Cover has some light wear.)
A long-overdue reissue of the three Blue Note albums recorded by tenor sax giant Don Wilkerson! Wilkerson's one of the lesser-known artists to record for the label – a deep-throated Texas tenorman with a style that's a bit more R&B influenced than other Blue Note artists. The label took ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2001 pressing with a cutout through the case spine.)
One of the all-time great tenor/organ sessions on Blue Note – totally fierce, with a sound that's a lot rawer than most other work on the label! The incredible Baby Face Willette grooves it hard and heavy on Hammond – working in a quartet that includes Fred Jackson on tenor, Grant ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2007 RVG pressing.)
Baby Face Willette —
Stop & Listen ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1961. Used ...
$14.99
One of only two albums that organist Baby Face Willette cut for Blue Note – and it's a killer! The record is a hard-wailing trio format – with Willette on organ, Grant Green on guitar, Ben Dixon on drums – and it's got a sound that's very similar to Green's excellent Grant's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1993 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Probably the best package of Hank's work we've ever seen! The set collects 42 of Hank's tracks from the late 40s and early 50s on 2 CDs, along with a thick book of biographical notes and photos. Pretty much all of the essential tunes are here, including "I Saw The Light", "Cold, ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
(Includes a DVD with the feature length documentary: Honky Tonk Blues)