Spanky Davis on trumpet and Roy Eldridge on vocals – with Artie Baker on clarinet, Bobby Pratt or Dick Katz on piano, Frank Tate on bass, and Eddie Locke on drums. (Jazz) CD
Steve Davis —
Crossfire ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1997. Used ...
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Steve Davis —
Dig Deep ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1997. Used ...
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Steve Davis on trombone, Jim Rotondi on trumpet and flugelhorn, Eric Alexander on tenor sax, David Hazeltine on piano, Nat Reeves on bass, and Joe Farnsworth on drums. (Jazz) CD
Steve Davis definitely gets it done with this sweet little set – just the kind of record that enforces all the love we've had for his talents over the years! Davis' sound on trombone is totally tops – tight, yet with a soulful flourish that really takes off on his solos – a sort ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Steve Davis —
Images ... CD Posi tone, 2010. Used ...
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A great one from trombonist Steve Davis – a set that not only showcases his skills on his instrument, but also his increasingly great ear for a composition as well! The album's sub-titled "The Hartford Suite" – and features a set of original tracks commissioned by that city, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Steve Davis —
Jaunt ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1995. Used ...
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Steve Davis on trombone, Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone, Mike DiRubbo on alto saxophone, Bruce Barth on piano, Ugonna Okegwo on bass, and Eric McPherson on drums. (Jazz) CD
Steve Davis on trombone, David Hazeltine on piano and Fender Rhodes, Nat Reeves and Avishai Cohen on bass, Joe Farnsworth and Jeff Ballard on drums, joined by teve Wilson on alto saxophone and alto flute, Brad Mehldau on piano, and Steve Nelson on vibraphone. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Steve Davis —
Update ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 2006. Used ...
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Steve Davis on trombone, Nat Reeves on bass, Joe Farnsworth on drums, Peter Bernstein on guitar, Anthony Wonsey on piano, and Roy Hargrove on trumpet and flugelhorn. (Jazz) CD
Steve Davis with Larry Willis —
Live At Smalls ... CD Smalls Live, 2009. Used ...
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One of our favorite records ever from trombonist Steve Davis – a live date recorded at Smalls, and one that lets him stretch out a lot more than most of his studio albums! The setting is wonderful – an open-ended, easygoing quintet with great piano from Larry Willis – and a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Walter Davis Jr —
Illumination ... CD Bellaphon (Germany), 1988. Used ...
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A really great later date from pianist Walter Davis – one that was only issued overseas, and is a lot more obscure than some of his other work of the time! The album features great work from Bob Mover on alto – really bringing a lot to the core trio, which also features great work from ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great Japanese-only date from Walter Davis Jr – a trio session at the core, but with great flute from Jeremy Steig on the long title track! The trio features Buster Williams on bass – and either Bruno Carr or Art Blakey on drums – and titles include "Scorpio", "Il ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A solo album – tracks include "Green Chimneys", "Monk's Mood", "Ask Me Now", "Panonica", "Bye-Ya", "Off Minor", and two versions of "Round Midnight". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Walter Davis Jr. —
Davis Cup ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1959. Used ...
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The only Blue Note album ever cut by pianist Walter Davis Jr – but a heck of a hard-swinging set, and possibly his greatest album ever! Although Davis is more frequently heard in trio formation as a leader, this set brings him back to the mode used during some of his bop sideman dates of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Walter Davis Jr. —
Davis Cup ... CD Blue Note, 1959. Used ...
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The only Blue Note album ever cut by pianist Walter Davis Jr – but a heck of a hard-swinging set, and possibly his greatest album ever! Although Davis is more frequently heard in trio formation as a leader, this set brings him back to the mode used during some of his bop sideman dates of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The only Blue Note album ever cut by pianist Walter Davis Jr – but a heck of a hard-swinging set, and possibly his greatest album ever! Although Davis is more frequently heard in trio formation as a leader, this set brings him back to the mode used during some of his bop sideman dates of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Pompton Turnpike", "Nina Never Knew", "Rhapsody In Blue", "The Jitterbug Waltz", "Indian Summer", "Come Rain Or Come Shine", "Wailin' For The Moondog", "Theme For "Joe Louis Story"", "I ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Wild Bill Davison —
After Hours ... CD Jazzology, 1991. Used ...
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Wild Bill Davison on cornet, Kenny Davern on clarinet, Charlie Queener on piano, and George Wettling on drums. (Jazz) CD
Tracks include "That's A Plenty", "Riverboat Shuffle", "Little Girl", "Jazz Me Blues", "Big Butter & Egg Man", "Wabash Blues", and "Someday Sweetheart" – 24 tracks in all. (Jazz) CD
With Chuck Hedges on clarinet and Milt Hinton on bass. (Jazz) CD
Wild Bill Davison —
Showcase ... CD Jazzology, 1947/1976. Used ...
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Includes the songs "When Your Lover Has Gone", "Yesterdays", "Why Was I Born", "Ghost Of A Chance With You", "She's Funny That Way", "Just A Gigolo", "After You've Gone", "You Took Advantage Of Me", "Memories Of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Wild Bill Davison & George Brunis —
Jazz A Plenty ... CD Commodore, 1930s/1940s. Used ...
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Features Pee Wee Russell, Eddie Condon, Bob Casey, and Edmond Hall. (Jazz) CD
Features a 1965 recording with English trumpeter Freddy Randall, plus 4 tracks from a 1954 date with the Pee Wee Russell sextet. (Jazz) CD
Angel Bat Dawid —
Oracle ... CD International Anthem, 2019. Used ...
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Beautiful solo sounds from Angel Bat Dawid – a Chicago clarinetist who works here with the same inventive spirit as the other contemporary artists on the International Anthem label! By that, we mean that although Angel's music starts in jazz, it quickly becomes something else – as she ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Angel Bat Dawid & Tha Brothahood —
Live ... CD International Anthem, 2021. Used ...
$9.99
Angel Bat Dawid is a completely mesmerizing artist on record, but she's even more mindblowing in a live setting – where she seems to channel the energy of the skies and the planet into her music – brimming over with righteous energy that guides the rest of the group with a hell of a lot ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Ernest Dawkins' New Horizons Ensemble – with Ameen Muhammad on trumpet and conch shell, Steve Berry on trombone, Jeff Parker on guitar, Yosef Ben Israel on bass, Avreeayl Ra on drums, and just about everyone on percussion. (Jazz) CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Ernest Dawkins New Directions Ensemble —
Mean Ameen ... CD Delmark, 2004. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Maurice Brown on trumpet, Steve Berry on trombone, Darius Savage on bass, and Isaiah Spencer on drums. (Jazz) CD
The New Horizons Ensemble is Steve Berry on trombone, Ameen Muhammad on trumpet, Jeffrey Parker on guitar, Yosef Ben Israel on bass, and Avreeayl Ra on drums – with Ernest Dawkins on saxophones and flute. (Jazz) CD
Features Jimmy Dawkins on guitar – and on vocals on one track – alongside Big Voice Odom on main vocals, Otis Rush on guitar, Sonny Thompson on piano, and Jim Conley on tenor sax! (Blues) CD
They don't call Jimmy Dawkins "fast fingers" for nothing – and the first few minutes of the record are definitely testament to his mighty power on the guitar! The instrument is electric, and recorded with this sense of powerful echo that easily has Dawkins blowing away some of the ... (Blues) read moreCD
Jimmy Dawkins —
Hot Wire 81 ... CD Evidence, 1981. Used ...
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Features Jimmy Dawkins on guitar and vocals – plus Richard Kirch on guitar, Sylvester Boines on bass, and James Schutte on drums! (Blues) CD
Very cool compilation that features rare French recordings made by the lovely actress featured in the film Black Orpheus. The first batch of tracks have a lively loud raw quality, similar to the stuff on the original soundtrack – and titles of these include "Carnaval Samba", "S ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Dawn Of Midi —
Dysnomia ... CD Thirsty Ear, 2013. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Cliff Dawson —
Cliff Dawson ... CD Boardwalk/FTG, 1982. Used ...
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Smooth soul from Cliff Dawson – a singer as classy as his look on the cover, and definitely a cut above most of the mainstream soul artists of his time! The album's an overlooked gem that's very nicely put together – well recorded, arranged with a subtle flair, and usually done with a ... (Soul) read moreCD
A brilliant debut for singer Andra Day! Ms. Day, as you're surely aware if you've read any of her press, is profoundly influenced by classic soul, but believe us, she's got style, confidence and a voice – wow, that voice – that truly transcends retro revivalism. This is truly one of ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Gimmicky titles, but some of Doris Day's best album work of the 50s! Both records feature Doris singing to backings by Paul Weston – mostly in an easy mode on the "night" record, and a bit more driving and jazzy on the "day" album. Titles include "Gone With The ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Gimmicky titles, but some of Doris Day's best album work of the 50s! Both records feature Doris singing to backings by Paul Weston – mostly in an easy mode on the "night" record, and a bit more driving and jazzy on the "day" album. Titles include "Gone With The ... (Now Sound) read moreCD
Beautiful work from singer Doris Day – and a record that may well be her jazziest for Columbia – thanks to backing from the Andre Previn trio! The pianist is still at the height of his early jazz powers here – able to solo boldly when needed, but almost more equipped as a painter ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Mindblowing work from Navasha Daya – a singer you might know for her key role in the group Fertile Ground many years back – still one of the most important contemporary acts we've ever stocked at Dusty Groove! Here, Navasha returns as a tremendous soul star on her own – working ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
One of the greatest albums ever from Dayton – the kind of bouncy, funky combo who really put Ohio soul on the map at the start of the 80s! The group's got a wonderfully tight ensemble style that mixes both male and female vocals with bumping bass and sweet jazzy keyboards – all very ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Sealed copy.)
Dayton —
Dayton ... CD United Artists/EMI (UK), 1980. Used ...
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The first album by this excellent 80s groove ensemble – and a key part of the Ohio funk scene of the end of the 70ss! Forget the more famous funk acts you may know from Ohio, because Dayton's Dayton (can we say that?) were one of the sweetest, smoothest, tightest funk acts to come out of the ... (Soul) read moreCD
A classic set from this crucial southern group – titles that include "Bad Reputation", "Black & White", "I'm In Love", "She's Not Worried", "Espionage", "Tearjerkin", and "Cycles Per Second". (Rock) CD
A classic set from this crucial southern group – titles that include "Bad Reputation", "Black & White", "I'm In Love", "She's Not Worried", "Espionage", "Tearjerkin", and "Cycles Per Second". (Rock) CD
dBs —
Like This ... CD Bearsville/Rhino, 1984. Used ...
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A nice bit of funky crime work from Italy – a soundtrack to an obscure payback film from the 70s, done here with a nice mix of heavy beats, tight guitar, and some cool keyboards! The groove here is very much in the style of some of the best compilations of Italian cop soundtrack work we've ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
A groovy little soundtrack – put together by the DeAngelis brothers for one of the earlier pairings of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer – with a sound that's arguably better than most of their later soundtracks! There's plenty of playful elements in the mix – the kind of jaunty ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Guido & Maurizio De Angelis —
Roma Violenta ... CD Beat (Italy), 1975. Used ...
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One of the greatest Italian crime soundtracks of all time – a totally groovy little record that's done in a style that's quite different than American crime scores of the time, but still completely wonderful! Most of the instrumentation here is relatively spare – almost a small combo ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
A batch of samba tracks assembled by Herminio Bello De Carvalho – and performed by artists that include Roberto Silva, Paulao, Cristina Buarque, Mariana Bernardes, and Pedro Paulo. The set's got the same great overall look and feel of some of the best of the titles on the Biscoito Fino label ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Quite possibly the hippest work so far from the mighty Mark De Clive-Lowe – an album that almost comes across more like a spiritual jazz session than some of Mark's clubbier sides of the past! There's a lot of live, spontaneous energy to most of the tracks – and although there's ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
Freewheeling grooves from the great Franco De Gemini – a swinging score that nicely hangs onto some of the best 60s styles of the mod years, of the sort you might hear from Piero Piccioni or Armando Trovajoli! Some cuts have vocals – sung by the lovely Melody – and others have ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Rein De Graaff Quintet —
New York Jazz ... CD Timeless/Ultra Vybe, 1979. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great small group session – with the leader on piano, plus Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Ronnie Cuber on baritone, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, 2015 Japanese pressing with original LP cover art.)
An assortment of later work from samba diva Clementina De Jesus – pulled from an assortment of EMI/Odeon sessions from the mid 60s and 1970s. The set features 20 tracks in all, and titles include "Embala Deu", "Marinheiro So", "Cocoroco", "Madrugada", ... (Brazil) read moreCD
The mindblowing debut of De La Soul – a set that's inarguably one of the most important records in hip hop history – overflowing with playful, endearingly oddball trio rhymes and Prince Paul production at it's most sprawlingly sampled and creative! The set has classic songs that stand ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
The mindblowing debut of De La Soul – a set that's inarguably one of the most important records in hip hop history – overflowing with playful, endearingly oddball trio rhymes and Prince Paul production at it's most sprawlingly sampled and creative! The set has classic songs that stand ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
The mindblowing debut of De La Soul – a set that's inarguably one of the most important records in hip hop history – overflowing with playful, endearingly oddball trio rhymes and Prince Paul production at it's most sprawlingly sampled and creative! The set has classic songs that stand ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
A rock-solid effort from De La Soul at the start of the 21st Century – a record that really has the group coming back into their own! On previous records, it had been a little difficult to tell if De La Soul has been trying harder to please their critics, or simply finally being true to ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
All hits and almost no misses – starting with "Oooh", easily the best single of the '00, featuring some nice quotes from classic hip hop tracks ranging from the Funky 4 + 1 to Mos Def, and some of Redman's best verses in a while. De La Soul basically started the whole skits-between- ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
De La Soul —
Grind Date ... CD Sanctuary, 2004. Used ...
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The first post-Tommy Boy De La Soul album – and it's a winner! We've been on board with De La throughout their long career – anyone with open ears must know that even their spottiest records (and this is NOT one of those) feature at least a handful of treasure tracks. Grind Date is ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Haunting western work from Francesco De Masi – a film score that mixes nice bits of electric guitar and bass in with the larger orchestrations! A number of tracks here also used some great harmonica, too – very much in the best Morricone-styled sound of the period, but warmed up in ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
A soaring, joyous score from Francesco De Masi – not nearly as dark as some of the other spaghetti western soundtracks of the time – and filled with the sort of proud, bold sounds you might expect from a more mainstream American western! There's still plenty creative going on in the ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Horns, harmonica, and more – all wrapped up beautifully in the hands of soundtrack maestro Francesco De Masi! The core music for Arizona Colt is done with these soaring brass parts that really recreate the scope of the scene – bursting forth in full, yet gentle modes that really ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Dramatic Italian action – scored to perfection by Franceso De Masi! The soundtrack's got all the best elements of the blood n sandals generation – rich orchestrations that echo the most dramatic Hollywood modes of the 40s and 50s, driving moments that almost have a fast-paced action ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
A great late 60s western score from Italian composer Francesco De Masi – hitting on all of favored sounds to accompany the best Italian made westerns of the era – rustic solo guitar, string-tightened tension, both lonely and densely orchestrated horns, and swaggery mood to spare! ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
An early 60s Italian tale of love between a boy, a girl, and a shark – scored here with some great exotic elements from Francesco De Masi! The approach is slightly in the mode of the early exotica scene in late 50s US – more conventional charts mixed with just a few island-styled ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
A really sweet soundtrack to an earlier Spaghetti Western flick – 1965's Una Barra Per Lo Sceriffo, composed by Francesco De Masi! As with most of these 60s western gems, this one opens with a very cool theme – "A Lone And Angry Man", sung in English and with kind of a fun, ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
2 of the greatest soundtracks ever from Francois De Roubaix – both recorded in that magical year of 1967! First up on the set is Les Adventuriers – a mindblowingly wonderful score for a Robert Enrico film, and one that offers a unique blend of jazzy rhythms, western themes, and more ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Manuel De Sica —
Il Viaggio ... CD CAM (Italy), 1974. Used ...
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A score that brings together beautifully sentimental melodies with some of the lighter, more sophisticated Italian styles of the time – handled by Manuel in this mix of piano, mandolin, and swirling strings that are surprisingly hip, given their dark edges – almost with some Scott ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
We can remember when this movie spooked the heck out of us – and now it remains as a charming period piece from the days when New York was overrun by gangsters dressed up in baseball uniforms or overalls – representing a version of the Big Apple during the bankrupt 70s that's turned out ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Laurent De Wilde —
Odd & Blue ... CD IDA (France), 1989. Used ...
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Laurent De Wilde on piano, Ira Coleman on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. (Jazz) CD
A record that seems to take Dead Can Dance even farther back into the past than ever before – not to the sound of their earliest years, but to a world of ancient musical elements that come together beautifully in their hands! The set is probably the most carefully-recorded the group ever ... (Rock) read moreCD
Dead Can Dance —
Passage In Time ... CD Ryko/4AD, 1991. Used ...
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Maybe the most striking work we've heard from all the players in the group – and that's really saying a lot, given how many stunning records they gave us back in the 70s! The music here is wonderfully free and improvised, but also has a way of focusing on a specific element too – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Dean & Mark —
Kissing Games ... CD GSR, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
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Amazing early work from Blossom Dearie – quite possibly her best album for Verve, recorded in the mid 50s right after her return from work on the Paris scene! The style here is sprightly and whimsical, yet also fragile and human – a blend that few other singers can pull off as well as ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A beautiful treasure from Blossom's years at Verve – oddly tagged as a "hits" collection, but more an album of lesser-known Broadway tunes – arranged with a full and swinging sound by the great Russ Garcia! Garcia's backings make a nice contrast to Blossom's smaller combo ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A classic set of jazz vocals from Blossom Dearie – recorded at Ronnie Scott's nightclub when she was living in London during the 60s! The set's got a nice intimate feel, and is one of Blossom's best-ever jazz recordings – a bit more live and hip than some of her Verve material, with ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A new record by Blossom Dearie – and a really nice one! The set's on her own Daffodil label, but unlike a lot of the sets on that label, which are mostly trio ones, this one features a full group – with great arrangements by Cesar Camargo Mariano, a talent behind some of our favorite ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Magical work from one of our favorite singers ever – the lovely Blossom Dearie, a completely unique vocal talent! Blossom's got this fragile, willowy style that's every bit like her name – but she's also a hip singer with a real edge and a great sense of humor, and her work is always a ... (Vocalists) read moreCD