The legendary Sonny Boy Williamson, recorded in Copenhagen in the early 60s – but at a level that's still strongly respectful of all the work he'd done in the US – maybe even more so, given the rootsy feel of the whole record! The group is small, and Sonny's vocals and harmonica are ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, lightly bent edges and front panel, and some writing in pen in back.)
Sonny Boy Williamson —
Bummer Road ... CD Chess, 1957/1958/1960. Used ...
$6.99
No bummer here, as the set's a really great one – filled with late 50s Chess Records sides by Sonny Boy Williamson – a number of which are previously unissued! The package does a great job of reviving this material for a newly-informed blues audience of the modern age – giving ... (Blues) read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed with a cutout hole through the case.)
Sonny Boy Williamson —
His Best ... CD MCA/Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Born Blind", "Sad To Be Alone", "Bye Bye Bird", "Cross My Heart", "Ninety Nine", "Down Child", "Checkin' Up On My Baby", and "Bring It On Home" – 20 tracks in all. (Blues) CD
Classic blues harp and raw vocals from Sonny Boy Williamson – material recorded for Chess during the early 60s, and issued after his death, with a title that's certainly designed to catch the attention of the college kids looking for the "real" thing! The work here is really great ... (Blues) read moreCD
(1988 Chess/MCA pressing.)
Sonny Boy Williamson —
One Way Out ... LP Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
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A great little collection of work that Sonny Boy Williamson recorded for Chess in the 50s and early 60s – presented here as one of the well-done archival packages that Chess was doing in the early 70s, as interest in their classics was coming back again. Most of the numbers here feature ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s purple label "Vintage Series" pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Features Sonny Boy Williamson on harmonic and vocals – in a trio with guitar from Matt Murphy and drums from Billie Stepney – plus added piano from Memphis Slim on a few tracks! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bent corners and light surface wear.)
Sonny Boy Williamson —
Real Folk Blues ... LP Chess, Late 1950s/Early 1960s. Very Good- ...
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Not as folksy as you might think from the title – thanks to a really powerful presentation by Sonny Boy Williamson! The style here has echoes of Bo Diddley or Jimmy Reed's sense of rhythm – a more upbeat and electrified Chicago approach than Chess was serving up a decade before – ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black & silver label pressing. Cover has surface wear & aging, some gloss peeling along the top.)
One in a series of double LP compilations Chess put out in the 70s collecting some of the classic blues sides in their catalog. As near as we can tell, these raw folk blues numbers were mostly issued as 45s, featuring Sonny Boy on vocals and harp, with sidemen that include Muddy Waters, Robert Jr ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s French Vogue pressing.)
Sonny Boy Williamson —
This Is My Story ... LP Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ...
$9.99
A sweet collection of early work by Sonny Boy Williamson – lots of Chess Records classics! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label 70s pressing. The first 2 tracks on side 3 play with a click, but the rest is great! Cover has faint staining along the opening.)
Includes the songs "Meditation", "Journey To Truth", "Affirmation", "Celestial Blues", "How Ya Livin?", "Blakk Planets", "Evol Lover", and more. (Jazz) CD
Featuring Rolling Stones members Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, with a plethora of special guests – including Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, Kenney Jones, and more! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a mail order form. Cover has light wear.)
Includes a disc of songs from Chuck Willis and a disc of songs written by him from Lula Reed, Ruth Brown, The Cardinals, The Admirals, LaVern Baker & The Gliders, The Five Keys, Patti Page, Eydie Gorme & Steve Lawrence, The Clovers, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Ernest Tubb, and more. (Soul) CD
Larry Willis —
Big Push ... CD High Note, 2006. Used ...
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Larry Willis on piano – with Buster Williams on bass, and Al Foster on drums! (Jazz) CD
Larry Willis on piano, David Williams on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Larry Willis —
Inner Crisis ... CD Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the few funky albums ever cut as a leader by Larry Willis – a super-hip keyboard player who's best known for his work with Jackie McLean and Hugh Masekela, but who sounds even better as a leader! This album's a gem all the way through – with a free-thinking soulful sound that's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great little session recorded in New York for the Jazz City label – with Larry Willis on piano, George Mraz on bass, Al Foster on drums, and guest alto from Kenny Garrett! Plus the CD includes an additional bonus track – the Larry Willis original "Ethiopia". (Jazz) CD
Sublimely soulful work from Larry Willis – just the kind of record to beautifully demonstrate the strong power of his later years! Although Willis is probably best remembered for his funky sides of the 70s, by the time of this early 90s date, he'd matured into a much deeper feeling player ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Larry Willis —
Unforgettable ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 1992. Used ...
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There's plenty of happiness here to go around – a wealth of soulful sounds from the great Nicole Willis, a singer who seems to just get better and better with each new record! Back at the start of her career, Willis always had a soulful promise – a striving towards classic modes – ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Features Kevin Mahogany on vocals, Olu Dara on cornet, Nicholas Payton on trumpet, Don Byron on clarinet and tenor, James Carter on tenor, Jesse Davis on alto, and Russell Malone on guitar. (Jazz) CD
Some of the greatest recordings ever made by Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys – tracks that many folks feel even beat his commercial material of the 40s! (Folk/Country) CD
An amazing, largely unheard collection of recordings by Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys! If you're not down with the lore, what's now known as The Tiffany Transcriptions is a series of recordings that the western swing pioneers cut for Tiffany Music, Inc. in the mid-to-late 40s, which were ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
A beautiful picture book on the cinematic legacy of Frank Sinatra – one that's full of color images, movie stills, and lots lots more – with just a bit of supporting text from the author, as well as family members Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Jr! The main appeal of the book is its ... (Books) read moreBook
Viola Wills —
Dare To Dream ... CD Get Disconnected, 2007. New Copy ...
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Contemporary club from Viola Wills – cut in a style that takes us back to the end of the disco years, when former divas were pulling things in a bit from before, and getting more personal in their music! Viola's nicely restrained on the best numbers here – more an older-styled soul ... (Soul) read moreCD
Simon Willson —
Good Company ... CD Fresh Sound New Talent (Spain), 2023. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Simon Willson on bass, Isaac Wilson on piano, Jonas Esser on drums, and Jacob Shulman on tenor sax. (Jazz) CD
The music of Egbergo Gismonti means many things to many people – as the Brazilian music legend worked in so many styles and settings, he really offered a lot to the world with his many albums! And here, arranger Gaia Wilmer approaches Gismonti's music with a real love of his work in a larger ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An excellent lost soul group – with a mix of funk and garage rock that was pretty unique, and which calls to mind some of the mixed-race combos that were playing around the showband scene in the south during the late 60s. The strong-voiced soul singer Wilmer fronts the more rocking Dukes ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Spike Wilner —
Contrafactus ... CD Cellar Live, 2024. New Copy ...
$11.9912.99
A record from a pianist we totally love, but one who also seems to have really unfurled a bold new chapter in his life as well – with music that's very different than some of the previous albums that Spike Wilner's given us, full of joy, life, and this boundless sense of optimism that comes ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A lost little gem from Al Wilson – recorded for the short-lived Playboy label, in a rich, full sound that takes off from his earlier 70s hits! The groove here is a bit more sophisticated than before – with arrangements by HB Barnum, Gene Page, and Richard Cason – casting Al's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A mix of southern soul and smooth 70s pop soul from Al Wilson – one of a few great LPs from Al in the early-to-mid 70s! Most of the tracks are arranged by HB Barnum, save for a few that were arranged by Jerry Long and produced by Steve Cropper. Johnny Bristol handled the title cut "La ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderful early album from soul singer Al Wilson – a well-crafted mix of modes that really stands out in late 60s pop – and which showed that Al was quite different than most of his contemporaries! The album's got some very hip production by Johnny Rivers – who was really ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The complete early recordings of Al Wilson – a set that features one full album, plus 11 more bonus tracks! At the core of the set is Searching For The Dolphins – a wonderful early album from soul singer Al – a well-crafted mix of modes that really stands out in late 60s pop ... (Soul) read moreCD
Al Wilson —
Show & Tell ... LP Rocky Road, 1973. Very Good+ ...
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A crowning moment of genius from Al Wilson – a Cali soul singer who'd already gotten a nice start in the 60s, but who really found his fame with the title track on this 70s gem! Wilson's got a style that's nicely expressive – never too overly dramatic, yet filled with charm – a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rich overview of the shift in art that took place in the UK from the mid 60s through the late 70s – that moment of new practice and unusual forms that was quickly known as conceptual art, thanks to its mix of theory, politics, and culture! The book offers up a history of the movement, ... (Books) read moreBook
One of the landmark albums of 70s mellow soul! Bobby Wilson hasn't left behind much of a recorded legacy, but he did come up with this godlike album that should be in any collection of classic soul. The record is a perfect blending of the styles of soul that were running through the east coast ... (Soul) read moreCD
A laidback, and almost rootsy effort from Cassandra Wilson – recorded with small combo backing, and still handled in the sweetly swinging style of her other Blue Note work – but also with some folksy touches that create a more intimate feel on the record than you might think. Of course ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A beautiful early album from Cassandra Wilson – a singer who already had a really deep sound, right at the start – and definitely hit her stride with music like this! The album mixes jazzy currents with rootsier elements – some of them from a more global perspective – and ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A beautiful early album from Cassandra Wilson – a singer who already had a really deep sound, right at the start – and definitely hit her stride with music like this! The album mixes jazzy currents with rootsier elements – some of them from a more global perspective – and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Skies ... CD JMT (Germany), 1988. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Accompanied by Mulgrew Miller on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums. (Vocalists) CD
(Booklet has some light age spots.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Skies ... LP JMT (Germany), 1988. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Accompanied by Mulgrew Miller on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums. Titles include "Shall We Dance", "Polka Dots And Moon Beams", "I've Grown Accustomed To His Face", "Sweet Lorraine", "Blue Skies", and more. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Cassandra Wilson —
Days Aweigh ... LP JMT (Germany), 1987. Very Good+ ...
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A haunting set from Cassandra Wilson – freely creative, and a good example of the way that she was one of the few singers pushing the boundaries of jazz vocal expression in the 80s! The set's never too over the top, but it does feature lots of artful touches on the instrumentation – ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a PSI sticker and light wear.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Glamoured ... CD Blue Note, 2003. Used ...
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Don't let the title put you off, because Cassandra Wilson's sounding as soulful as ever – with none of the fluff that you might think from an album called "Glamoured"! The sound is mellow and laidback, with a group that includes Wilson on guitar, alongside a few other guitarists, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Spine has a cutout notch.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Jumpworld ... CD JMT, 1990. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Steve Coleman and Greg Osby on alto, Robin Eubanks on trombone, and Graham Haynes on trumpet. (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Loverly ... CD Blue Note, 2008. Used ...
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Features Jason Moran on piano and Marvin Sewell on guitar. (Vocalists) CD
A pivotal set from Cassanda Wilson – and a record that firmly established her as one of the freshest new singers in jazz at the time! The album's awash in rootsy, dusky tones – and has an earthiness that's clearly inspired by older blues, but expressed by Cassandra in voicings that are ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A pivotal set from Cassanda Wilson – and a record that firmly established her as one of the freshest new singers in jazz at the time! The album's awash in rootsy, dusky tones – and has an earthiness that's clearly inspired by older blues, but expressed by Cassandra in voicings that are ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Includes obi.)
Cassandra Wilson —
She Who Weeps ... CD JMT, 1991. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Backed by Mulgrew Miller, Rod Williams and James Weidman on piano, Grachan Moncur III on trombone, Lonnie Plaxico on bass and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums! (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Thunderbird ... CD Blue Note, 2006. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Featuring Keb Mo and Marc Ribot on guitar. (Vocalists) CD
(BMG pressing.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Traveling Miles ... CD Blue Note, 1999. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Cassandra Wilson's tribute to Miles Davis – a pretty brave and ambitious move, writing lyrics to classic Miles compositions – and a winning one! Wilson produced the record, too, and her genuine love of the material makes it worth – as does her fairly earthy, timeless production. ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Cassandra Wilson's tribute to Miles Davis – a pretty brave and ambitious move, writing lyrics to classic Miles compositions – and a winning one! Wilson produced the record, too, and her genuine love of the material makes it worth – as does her fairly earthy, timeless production. ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
There's a nicely punctuated vibe to this sweet set of later tracks from Delroy Wilson – instrumentation that's moved into the digital age, but which still has that slow funky crackle at the bottom that seems to work so well with Delroy's vocals! The approach seems to work especially well at ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lots of soulful classics – including "Ungrateful Baby", "Run For Your Life", "Someone Gonna Cry", "Conquer Me", "Ridin For A Fall", "Feel The Spirit", "Troubled Man", and "Run Run". (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
Two classic Lloyd Charmers productions – back to back on CD, with lots of bonus tracks too! Delroy Wilson steps up strongly with Sarge – a set that's got an unassuming cover and a very deep vibe – this mellow groove that always seems to work great with Delroy's style – and ... (Reggae) read moreCD
A surprisingly sweet solo effort from Beach Boy Dennis Wilson – a record of surprising depth and darkness, and arguably stronger than most of the albums at the time from the larger group! Dennis produced the album himself, with some executive help from James William Guerico – whose ... (Rock) read moreCD
A surprisingly sweet solo effort from Beach Boy Dennis Wilson – a record of surprising depth and darkness, and arguably stronger than most of the albums at the time from the larger group! Dennis produced the album himself, with some executive help from James William Guerico – whose ... (Rock) read moreCD
Flip Wilson caught live at Mr Kelly's in Chicago – really grabbing the attention of the crowd with a range of routines – some straight jokes, mixed with some of the characters that would increasingly dominate Wilson's performance – all with the sort of crossover appeal that maybe ... (Comedy) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
In Bizarroland, low fi pioneer and semi-unhinged cult icon Gary Wilson will put a record out on Stones Throw, and said comeback album will be reviewed in hip hop and DJ-centered publications and receive favorable notices. By Bizarroland, we mean the real world in 2004. The detached, minimalist ... (Rock) read moreCD
A great reissue of Gary Wilson's self-produced album from the late 70s – a sly blend of styles that is accurately described in the notes as "equal parts Steely Dan, James Brown, and David Lynch." The record's got a strange at-home feel – almost as if Jandek wanted to record a ... (Rock) read moreCD
Gerald Wilson —
Artist Selects ... CD Pacific Jazz/EMI, 1960s. Used ...
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Great little collection from Wilson's Pacific Jazz albums featuring the likes of Joe Pass, Leroy Vinnegar, Roy Ayers, Richard Groove Holmes, and Harold Land! 16 tracks total including "Jeri", "Viva Torado", "Moody Blue", "Paco", "Lighthouse Blues", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Sealed.)
Gerald Wilson —
California Soul ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A very hip set of arrangements by LA bandleader Gerald Wilson – and one that takes his soul jazz stylings of earlier albums, and gives them a bit more of a late 60s funky sound. The band's pretty darn hip, and includes players like Anthony Ortega, Hadley Caliman, and Bobby Bryant – and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gerald Wilson —
Eternal Equinox ... LP World Pacific, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
One of Gerald Wilson's hippest albums for World Pacific – and all of them are pretty darn hip! This set is one of Gerald's last for the label – cut in a run of very successful, and very strong big band soul jazz albums that brought together the cream of the crop of the LA underground. ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Gerald Wilson —
Live & Swinging ... LP Pacific Jazz, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
Just Sold Out!
One of the hippest of Gerald Wilson's recordings for Pacific Jazz in the 60s – an excellent live session with a very groovy edge! Wilson's studio work for the label at the time was great enough, but somehow, hearing his group working live, we get a new appreciation of his genius – as ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has some edge & ring wear.)
Gerald Wilson —
Lomelin ... LP Discovery, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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Late great work from the mighty Gerald Wilson – done with a slightly different groove than his 60s sides! The group features Harold Land Jr on electric piano – plus Bobby Bryant on trumpet, Oscar Brashear on trumpet and flugelhorn, Garnett Brown and Thurman Green on trombones, Harold ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes the songs "Love You Madly", "Getaway", "Sophisticated Lady", "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", "Lomelin", "Ay-ee-en", "See You Later", "You Know Triple Chase", and "Blues For Zubin". (Jazz) CD
Gerald Wilson —
Moment Of Truth ... CD Pacific Jazz/Capitol, 1963. Used ...
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A seminal moment on the west coast scene of the 60s – a record that has the great Gerald Wilson pulling together some of the best elements that were going on at the time, and also pointing the way towards changes to come in the future! The set's not the first effort by Wilson on record, but ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A seminal moment on the west coast scene of the 60s – a record that has the great Gerald Wilson pulling together some of the best elements that were going on at the time, and also pointing the way towards changes to come in the future! The set's not the first effort by Wilson on record, but ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam, surface wear & aging.)