The sublime fourth album from 13th Floor Elevators – all freaky, fuzzy, and fantastic – the kind of set that so many others tried to copy over the years – but could never deliver with this sort of grit! The record's got a perfect balance of heady guitars and straight-ahead ... (Rock) read moreCD
A pair of Thollem collaborations – back to back on a single CD! First up is a beautiful duet with Susan Alcorn – with a fantastic sound that has Alcorn's groundbreaking work on pedal steel mixing with the well-crafted electronics of Thollem – lines that really seem to find the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Nice post-Pere Ubu material in this box set, which includes Sound Of The Sand, Variations On A Theme, More Places Forever, Monster Walks The Winter Lake, Blame The Messenger, and Meadville. (Rock) CD
The complete recordings of East Texas bluesman Henry Thomas – only 23 titles in all, but quite a legacy to leave behind! Thomas was a real itinerant bluesman in the old school mode – born in the 19th century, and known for travelling up and down railroad lines, where he would share and ... (Blues) read moreCD
A surprisingly nice set from Irma Thomas – recorded in a spare and stripped down way, but without any of the "too earnest" cliches that can sometimes mar other recent albums by classic soul stars! The feel here is almost gentle and easygoing at times – still in the powerful ... (Soul) read moreCD
With 23 tracks including "Cry On", "I Done Got Over It", "While The City Sleeps", "Hittin' On Nothing", "Straight From The Heart", "He's My Guy", and "Nobody Wants To Hear Nobody's Troubles". (Soul) CD
Three full albums from funky reedman Joe Thomas – served up in a single set! On Feelings From Within, the Ebony Godfather is grooving with a set of fuller backings – sweet clubby funk, arranged and conducted by Brad Baker (of B Baker Chocolate Company fame) – all as a showcase ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Joe Thomas —
Get In The Wind ... CD LRC/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ...
$9.9913.99
Reedman Joe Thomas is wrapped up here in some very warm grooves – a mix of electric jazz and clubby modes – all of which takes Thomas' usual sound right to the discos! Most cuts have a backup vocal group – with contributions from Gwen Guthrie and Jocelyn Brown – but these ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Joe Thomas —
Masada ... CD Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ...
$9.9913.99
The cover's a bit righteous, but the grooves are wonderfully smooth – that shift towards warmer, club-based styles that Joe Thomas took in the 70s – an approach that comes off surprisingly well! Brad Baker's handling most of the arrangements here – with a fusion of jazz, funk, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenne Thomas' Lifeforce —
Woodlawn ... CD Illicit Productions, 2020. Used ...
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Leon Thomas takes his vocals to new heights – moving past the straight spiritual jazz modes of his work with Pharoah Sanders, to embrace a whole host of new styles too! There's a slight trace of the blues promised in the title, but always inflected through a more soulful approach overall ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A well-selected set of tracks by the legendary vocalist Leon Thomas – one that focuses squarely on his recordings for the Flying Dutchman label – with standouts from his own records, a crucial collaboration with Johnny Hodges, and a previously unreleased tune as well! The collection ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Wonderful work from Leon Thomas – easily one of his greatest albums ever, and a set that was recorded at the same time he was working with Pharoah Sanders! Thomas really rose to fame on Sanders' classic "The Creator Has A Master Plan" – and this set really takes off from that ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Wonderful work from Leon Thomas – easily one of his greatest albums ever, and a set that was recorded at the same time he was working with Pharoah Sanders! Thomas really rose to fame on Sanders' classic "The Creator Has A Master Plan" – and this set really takes off from that ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Leon Thomas and Gary Bartz are joined by Eddie Henderson, Bob Butta, Geoff Harper and Steve Johns. 7 numbers in all, including "Precious Energy", "You Treat Me Like A Yo Yo", "Sunflowers", "Cousin Mary", "Woman", "Close Your Eyes" and ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Lillo Thomas —
All Of You ... CD Capitol/PTG (Netherlands), 1984. New Copy ...
$7.9919.99
Lillo Thomas has a mighty nice vocal style here – one that's a bit high in the spectrum, and which works perfectly with the sweet keyboards in the grooves! Thomas takes the lyrics right up to the top of the mix – and floats them way high above the basslines, but still in a way that ... (Soul) read moreCD
Lillo Thomas —
Let Me Be Yours ... CD Capitol/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ...
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A real 80s groover from Lillo Thomas – plenty of keyboards, snapping rhythms, and a sweetly gliding rhythm that beautifully supports Thomas' high-pitched vocals! The style owes a fair bit to territory first hit by Michael Jackson at the end of the 70s, but it still sounds surprisingly great ... (Soul) read moreCD
Luther Thomas —
11th Street Fire Suite ... CD Creative Consciousness/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1978. New Copy Gatefold ...
$12.9915.99
A wonderfully sensitive record from the legendary St Louis saxophonist Luther Thomas – very different than some of his larger group material, and in a really great way! The record features Thomas in duets with Luther C Petty – the leader on alto sax, Petty on flute, and both musicians ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Luther Thomas & Human Arts Ensemble —
Funky Donkey Vols 1 & 2 ... CD Unheard Music Series/Atavistic, 1973. Used ...
$34.99
A fantastic record – and one of those rare moments when an avant group can serve up a bit of funk! This lost bit of work was recorded live in St Louis in 1973 – part of the Black Artists Group scene that was the city's answer to Chicago's AACM movement of the late 60s. Alto player ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Michael Thomas —
Illusion Of Choice ... CD Criss Cross (Netherlands), 2024. New Copy ...
$17.9918.98
Michael Thomas really shines here as an altoist – blowing his instrument with this crisp, sometimes-spacious quality that's totally great – and which shows us that there's still plenty to be opened up in the instrument – especially when matched with all the great original material ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pat Thomas/John Butcher/Stale Liavik Solberg —
Fictional Souvenirs ... CD Astral Spirits, 2019. Used ...
$9.99
One of the most unusual settings we've ever heard for the always-sharp saxophone work of John Butcher – a set that features lots of moogy moments from Pat Thomas, who uses both a theremini and electronics – alongside much more organic sounds on percussion from Stale Liavik Solberg! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The great Peter Thomas has scored some amazing German films and TV shows over the years – crime stories, sci fi, and lots lots more – including a lesser-known stab at western soundtrack work with material like this! The music here is very different than Italian western scores of the ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Rene Thomas —
Guitar Groove ... CD Jazzland, 1960. Used ...
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Belgian guitarist Rene Thomas was one of the few players to break out of the postwar Paris jazz scene and actually get to record in America – and on this classic set from 1960, he's grooving with a very hip group that includes JR Monterose on tenor, Hod O'Brien on piano, and the rhythm ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Rene Thomas/Jacques Pelzer —
Thomas Pelzer LTD ... CD Vogel/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
Reedman Rene Thomas always manages to make some really wonderful records – yet this extra-special set may well be one of his best – a marvelous pairing with the legendary guitarist Rene Thomas – a player who was definitely set free in new ways during the 70s, and really changed up ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A key early moment for Memphis soul legend Rufus Thomas – a singer who'd already been working and recording on the scene for about a decade, but who finally got some national attention with this raw soul album for Stax! The set's got all the sharp, hard Stax approach in the grooves – ... (Soul) read moreCD
Features "Do The Funky Chicken", "Sixty Minute Man", "The Preacher & The Bear", "(Do The) Push & Pull" and more – 15 tracks in all. (Soul) CD
Timmy Thomas —
Timmy Thomas Live ... CD Glades/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ...
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Timmy Thomas live, in front of a massive crowd in Johannesburg – really grooving with enthusiasm that's captured beautifully in the recording! The set's a great reminder that Timmy had lots of power away from the studio – that he wasn't just drum machine bits and disco riffs, and could ... (Soul) read moreCD
A landmark album from Timmy Thomas – one that mixes together electronics and soul in this wonderfully unique mellow groove – a style that's hardly ever been matched again, and which may well put this album at the same level as Shuggie Otis' classic Inspiration Information set! Timmy's ... (Soul) read moreCD
A wonderful set from Carroll Thompson, one that easily slides back and forth between easy rocking lover's numbers on the reggae front, and polished 80s commercial soul. The set was originally issued on the SG imprint, and fell unfairly into obscurity almost immediately, perhaps because Carroll ... (Reggae) read moreCD
Chester Thompson —
Powerhouse ... CD Black Jazz/P-Vine (Japan), 1971. Used ...
$24.99
One of the few solo albums ever cut by organist Chester Thompson – a player who's known to most as the keyboardist in Tower Of Power, but one who's also remembered by a select funky few for this killer record for the Black Jazz label! The album's a stripped-down quartet session – with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Don Thompson —
Fanny Brown ... CD Brunswick/Solid (Japan), 1977. New Copy ...
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The one and only album from drummer Don Thompson – a funky Brunswick classic from the 70s, and one of the most unique records we've ever heard from the label at the time! Don's got this style of singing that has a bit of a southern twang at times, but he works with grooves that are ... (Soul) read moreCD
A great take on the music of Vince Guaraldi – particularly his famous themes for Charlie Brown Christmas, but also featuring a few other tunes as well – all delivered in a style that's nicely different than the originals! Isaiah Thompson handles the piano and overall arranger – ... read moreCD
wicked little record, and one that lives up to its Space Invaders theme right from the start – thanks to a host of sweet electronic touches from Scientist, over a set of killer head-nodding dubs from Roots Radics! The group themselves are in totally top form – massive bass from Flabba ... (Reggae) read moreCD
Lucky Thompson —
Accent On Tenor ... CD Fresh Sound (Spain), 1954. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Nearly lost work by Lucky Thompson – recorded in New York shortly before he departed for a very productive stay in Europe! Some of the material has shown up on other reissues over the years, but this set's the first time we've seen all 9 tracks from the session together, with the sort of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Bop, ballads, and lots more too – played by reedman Lucky Thompson at a time when he was really picking up some new ideas on the European scene! As with contemporaries like Sonny Criss or Benny Bailey, Thompson was great before he hit the continent – but then came back from Europe a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Lucky Thompson —
Brown Rose ... CD Prevue, 1956. Used ...
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Some of Lucky Thompson's most obscure recordings from the Paris scene of the mid 50s – a great complement to the better-known material issued on the Jazz In Paris and Fresh Sound CDs! The conditions here are similar to those – in that Thompson's working in well-chosen groups with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Lucky Thompson —
Goodbye Yesterday ... CD Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ...
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Goodbye Yesterday, hello 70s – as Lucky Thompson plays wonderfully here in a mode that's quite different than his early years – working in a cool group that includes Cedar Walton on electric piano and celeste, Larry Ridley on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums! While most cuts are ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Two great albums from Lucky Thompson! First up is Plays Jerome Kern – wonderful work from that early 60s moment when Lucky Thompson was really opening up with a newly soulful sound – and mixing in some great soprano sax work with his tenor! The tunes are familiar, but the execution is ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Prime mid 50s work from Lucky Thompson – recorded in Paris with the group of drummer Dave Pochonet, and featuring tracks that are longer than usual for a Thompson session! Thompson is on tenor throughout – and the other players include either Henri Renaud or Martial Solal on piano, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Some of Lucky Thompson's rarest work from the 50s – and some of his best! The American tenorist is working here in two different French groups – one a quintet with Henri Renaud on piano, the other a tentet with the core quartet of Renaud, plus some additional local horn players. ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Lucky Thompson on soprano and tenor saxophone, Martial Solal on piano, Michel Hausser on vibraphone, Gilbert Gassin on bass, Gerard Pochonet on drums, and Gana M'Bow on percussion. (Jazz) CD
A rare and sublime set from Lucky Thompson – recorded at a real turning point in his career! The title refers to the fact that Lucky's working back on American shores after some extended time in Europe – and that fact is nicely hammered home by the cover image, which has Lucky standing ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the gems that Lucky Thompson cut on his return to the US in the mid 60s – and one of the few albums from that time that got wide release! The album's a laidback quartet session that has Lucky blowing both tenor and his new love, soprano sax, with a group that includes Hank Jones on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An obscure French session cut by the great American tenor player Lucky Thompson, with a group of Parisian players that includes Martial Solal on piano, Pierre Michelot on bass, Michel Hausser on vibes, and Gerard Pochonet on drums. Thompson's sweet tenor sound is given nice backing by the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Lucky Thompson —
Tea Time ... CD Laser Light/Groove Merchant, Early 70s. Used ...
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Wonderfully soulful grooves from the amazing Lucky Thompson! Despite the stupid title, this is a very nice set that brings together some of Lucky Thompson's excellent soulful recordings for the Groove Merchant label during the early 70s. Thompson started out his career as a more traditional ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Lucky Thompson —
Tricotism ... CD Impulse, 1956. Used ...
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Great material from the mid 50s – a mix of modern ideas of arrangement with the deeper soul of Lucky's horn! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print 1993 MCA/GRP pressing.)
Malachi Thompson —
Jaz Life ... CD Delmark, 1991. New Copy ...
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Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Malachi Thompson —
Jaz Life ... CD Delmark, 1991. Used ...
$2.99
Malachi Thompson always has a great ear for the saxophonist in his groups – and that's definitely the case here, as the record sparkles as much from the tenor of Carter Jefferson and alto of Joe Ford, as it does from Malachi's trumpet! The three horns rise together wonderfully – Ford ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Overlooked spiritual jazz genius from Chicago trumpeter Malachi Thompson – a player who was making 70s-styled sessions when most folks had given up on the music! The vibe here is right between Strata East and some of the more righteous 70s sessions on Muse – and the group features ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Richard Thompson is relatively fresh out of Fairport Convention here, and while there are traces of that group in his solo music, it's also very clear that the set is the key to his long legacy to come! Thompson's guitar is much more upfront than before – really finding itself in both an ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Part of the "Golden Era Of Rock – 1965 to 1975" series!)
Titles include "Time To Ring Some Changes", "Honky Tonk Blues", "Genesis Hall", "For Shame Of Doing Wrong", "Down Where The Drunkards Roll", and "Never Again". (Rock) CD
A rare solo album from Tracey Thorn of Everything But The Girl – the first one we've seen since her way underappreciated Distant Shore from way back in the early 80s – and an effortless blend of soulful electronic pop and more fragile, string-enhanced tunes! We can't think of any other ... (Rock) read moreCD
Tracey Thorn —
Record ... CD Merge, 2018. Used ...
$4.99
Tracks include "Snowfall", "Hungarian Dance No 5", "Anthropology", "Buster's Last Stand", "Early Autumn", and "I Knew You When" – 16 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
A great collection of work that documents the rich talents of the Claude Thornhill group – one of the best of the later large groups of the 40s – thanks to some superb arranging talents on their recordings! The first 11 tracks on the set feature Gil Evans arrangements, often on more ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great set of 50s recordings by gritty rhythm & blues singer Big Mama Thornton – whose most famous for grittier shouters – but there's some surprisingly easygoing numbers here, too! Her famous "Hound Dog" opens this set, and sets the pace strongly – for a batch of ... (Blues) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Big Mama Thornton/Lightning Hopkins/Larry Williams —
Ball N Chain ... CD Arhoolie, Late 60s. Used ...
$6.99
An album that brings together unissued tracks from the Arhoolie catalog by each of the three blues artists on the cover! (Blues) CD
(Out of print.)
Clifford Thornton New Art Ensemble —
Freedom & Unity ... CD Third World/Unheard Music Series, 1967. Used ...
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Pretty darn obscure stuff from Clifford Thornton – and pretty darn great! The record features Thornton's New Art Ensemble, which includes Sonny King on alto, Karl Berger on vibes, Joe McPhee on trumpet, and Jimmy Garrison on bass. The tracks are similar to some of Thornton's later work, but ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Two classic albums from the big free jazz explosion in Paris in 1969! First up is Ketchaoua, an early gem from the great Clifford Thornton – maybe his best-known album over the years, thanks to its placement on the post-68 series of French free jazz releases on the BYG/Actuel label – ... (Jazz) read moreCD