Anthony Braxton on alto, soprano saxophone, and sopranino saxophone, Carl Testa on contrabass and bass clarinet, Taylor Ho Bynum on cornet, bugle and trombone, Jay Rozen on tuba, Mary Halvorson on guitar, Jessica Pavone on viola and violin, and Aaron Siegel on vibraphone and percussion. (Jazz) CD
Anthony Braxton on sopranino, soprano, alto, baritone, bass, and contrabass saxophones, Taylor Ho Bynum on cornet, flugelhorn, piccolo and bass trumpets, and trumpbone, Nels Cline on electric guitar, and Greg Saunier on drums. (Jazz) CD
Anthony Braxton heads up a saxophone quartet here, in case you couldn't guess from the title – and the group features some especially great work from Ingrid Laubrock, who blows soprano and tenor on three of the album's four CDs! The set features four different performances recorded in 2022, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
If you've never heard Anthony Braxton play straight jazz, you owe it to yourself to check out this performance – it's a delight, like some of his few straight sets! With Hank Jones on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. Titles include "Joy Spring", "You Go ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Anthony Braxton's reeds are matched here by some wonderful piano here from Marilyn Crispell – who certainly brings lots of her own voice into play with the Braxton compositions on the set! Crispell's piano gives the album a slightly different feel than some of Anthony's other work of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A real treat – as Braxton plays work by Monk, blowing alto in a clean, clear, angular mode that echoes with a bit of Lacy, and shows some slight traces of Konitz as well. The group's a quartet – with Mal Waldon on piano, Bill Osborne on drums, and Buell Neidlinger making a surprising ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An excellent session for BYG! Anthony Braxton is recorded here with a number of other Chicago AACM players, including Steve McCall, Leroy Jenkins, and Leo Smith. The instrumentation includes an amazing range of oddball sound sources, including Hohner Organ, sirens, logs, mouth organ, sound ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Anthony Braxton on piano – with Thomas Chapin handles reeds on this outing, with Dave Douglas on trumpet, co-leader Mario Pavone on bass, and Pheeroan Ak Laff on drums. Tracks include "Dewey Square", "All Or Nothing At All", "Eronel", "The End Of A Love ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Anthony Braxton & Peter Wilson —
8 Duets – Hamburg 1991 ... CD Music & Arts, 1991. New Copy ...
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Beautifully bottom-heavy duets between Anthony Braxton's reeds and the bass of Peter Niklas Wilson! Braxton plays sopranino, alto sax, flute, and bass clarinet – the last of which sounds especially nice next to Wilson's instrument – and although all the titles have those weird-looking ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Beautifully bottom-heavy duets between Anthony Braxton's reeds and the bass of Peter Niklas Wilson! Braxton plays sopranino, alto sax, flute, and bass clarinet – the last of which sounds especially nice next to Wilson's instrument – and although all the titles have those weird-looking ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Anthony Braxton & Ted Reichman —
Duo – Leipzig 1993 ... CD Music & Arts, 1993. Used ...
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Anthony Braxton's reeds meet the piano and accordion of Ted Reichman – a player we don't really know at all, but who manages to craft some creative moments in the company of Braxton! There's moments at which it really seems like Anthony's reeds are taking center stage – but Reichman ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Anthony Braxton – Georg Grawe Duo —
Amsterdam 1991 ... CD Okka Disk, 1991/1997. New Copy Gatefold ...
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A really wonderful, very organic album from the duo of Anthony Braxton on reeds and Georg Grawe on piano – a set that's got a looser, freer vibe than some of Braxton's other music of the time – and which maybe takes us back to the spirit of some of earliest work on the Chicago scene! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Anthony Braxton – Georg Grawe Duo —
Amsterdam 1991 ... CD Okka Disk, 1991/1997. Used Gatefold ...
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A really wonderful, very organic album from the duo of Anthony Braxton on reeds and Georg Grawe on piano – a set that's got a looser, freer vibe than some of Braxton's other music of the time – and which maybe takes us back to the spirit of some of earliest work on the Chicago scene! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Anthony Braxton/Milford Graves/William Parker —
Beyond Quantum ... CD Tzadik, 2008. Used ...
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A fantastic outing from these three legends of improvised music – set that's maybe more in the territory of work by Milford Graves and William Parker than it is the usual work of Anthony Braxton – especially for this time in his career! Graves plays drums and percussion, Parker is on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Toni Braxton —
Secrets ... CD LaFace, 1996. Used ...
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The second smash hit record in a row by Toni Braxton, and one of biggest and best of the mid 90s – the secret was out by this point to say the least! If the pressure was high to match the sales and creative strengths of the self-titled solo debut, Toni, composer/producer Babyface and ... (Soul) read moreCD
The smash first solo album from Toni Braxton – a set that not only catapulted the singer to worldwide fame, but also earned the LaFace production team another big feather in their cap! The set's got a nicely deep vibe that's a few steps beyond some of the more mainstream pop of the time ... (Soul) read moreCD
(CRC pressing.)
Brazilian Groove Band —
Anatomy Of Groove ... CD Far Out (UK), 1999/2009. New Copy ...
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A sweet mix of Brazilian grooves and New York attitude – an overlooked session from the end of the 90s – recorded in the US by Brazilian saxman Leo Gandelman, with soulful help from a variety of American players – including Reuben Wilson on organ and both Charlie Hunter and Grant ... (Brazil) read moreCD
The funky titans are at it again! "Deuces Up, Double Down" is a killer new track from the group – an original tune written by drummer Miles Tackett, with a heavy scattershot beat at the bottom, and lots of loud, fast, honking horns over the top. The guitar player's licking away at ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Killer work from leading lights of the neo classic funk scene – the mighty Breakestra – their debut for Strut Records and some of the best work they've ever done! Music Man Miles & the crew knock us out each time, and the 4 years between the stellar Hit The Floor LP and this one ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
A strong step forward from Breakestra – really moving out of the deep funk underground here, but never losing the groove that got them there in the first place! The set's got a depth that goes beyond most of the group's other work – way more than just a funky cover band sort of feel, ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Joshua Breakstone —
4/4=1 ... CD Mobile Fidelity, 1984. Used ...
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With Jack McDuff on organ, Al Harewood and Keith Copeland on drums, Kenny Barron on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Joshua Breakstone on guitar. (Jazz) CD
Joshua Breakstone on guitar, Kenny Barron on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Keith Copeland on drums. (Jazz) CD
Breakwater —
Breakwater ... CD Arista/BMG (Japan), 1978. Used ...
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A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... (Soul) read moreCD
(1995 Japanese pressing, part of the fantastic Free Soul collection – includes obi!)
Breakwater —
Splashdown ... CD Arista/BMG (Japan), 1980. Used ...
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No splashdown here – as Breakwater are every bit as soaringly soulful as they were on their debut set! The groove here is that perfect blend of jazz and soul that only a few groups in the 70s really got right – maybe Pleasure, or The Blackbyrds – and most certainly Breakwater, ... (Soul) read moreCD
(1996 Japanese pressing, part of the fantastic Free Soul collection – includes obi!)
Breathless —
Blue Moon ... CD Tenor Vossa (UK), 1999. Used ...
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A live trio date from guitarist Lenny Breau – and a set that's maybe got a bit more of an edge than some of his studio albums of the time! Lenny introduces the set, which helps enforce the concert feel of the proceedings – then works through a set of nicely varied material that really ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A quintet session with Jack Dejohnette on drums, Charlie Haden on bass, Kenny Kirkland on keys, Path Metheny on guitar, and Brecker on tenor sax. (Jazz) CD
Features Michael Brecker on saxophones, electronic wind instruments, and keys – with Joey Calderazzo on piano, Jim Beard on synths, Victor Bailey on bass, Adam Nussbaum on drums, and Don Alias and Milton Cardona on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone and electronic wind instrument – with Pat Metheny on guitar, Brad Mehldau and Herbie Hancock on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums! (Jazz) CD
Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone and electronic wind instrument – with Pat Metheny on guitar, Brad Mehldau and Herbie Hancock on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums! (Jazz) CD
With Michael Brecker on tenor sax, Pat Metheny on guitar, Larry Goldings on organ, and Elvin Jones, Bill Steward, and Jeff Tain Watts on drums. (Jazz) CD
With Joey Calderazzo on piano, James Genus on bass, Jeff Tain Wats on drums, and Don Alias on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Michael Brecker Quindectet —
Wide Angles ... CD Verve, 2003. Used ...
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Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone, Alex "Sasha" Sipiagin on trumpet, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Joyce Hammann and Mark Feldman on violin, Lois Martin on viola, John Patitucci on bass, Iain Dixon on bass clarinet, Erik Friedlander on cello, Iain Dixon on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Randy Brecker on trumpet, Teco Cardoso on soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, and flute, Andre Mehmari and Gilson Peranzetta on piano, Paulo Calazans on piano and keyboards, Ruria Duprat on piano, keyboards, fender rhodes, clavinet, and voice, Ricardo Silveira on acoustic and electric ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The start of a legendary run from superjazz brothers Randy and Michael Brecker – trumpeter and tenorist, respectively – already players who'd worked on a hell of a lot of previous sessions, both as a pair and on their own – finally stepping here into some well-deserved fame in the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A huge collection of work – one that not only gets at the brilliance of the young Jacques Brel as a singer on the Francophone scene, but which also showcases his tremendous talent for penning fresh and original songs – a number of which are served up here in versions by other singers of ... (French) read moreCD
Nice 2CD set that serves as a perfect introduction to the work of this legendary French singer/songwriter – and which includes a whopping 37 tracks in a very handsome package! The titles here are instantly recognizable – both from Brel's own famous versions, and from the English ones ... (French) read moreCD
Two of the greatest French songwriters of the postwar years – each dealing with a variety of topics, served up here in a very unique setting! The package features five CDs that each bring together themes that are strong in the music of both – love, death, injustice, and so on – ... (French) read moreCD
The original version of Brel's music, presented to American audiences – with translations by Mort Shuman and Eric Blau – and performances by Shuman, Elly Stone, Shawn Elliott, and Alice Whitfield. (Soundtracks) CD
The original version of Brel's music, presented to American audiences – with translations by Mort Shuman and Eric Blau – and performances by Shuman, Elly Stone, Shawn Elliott, and Alice Whitfield. (Soundtracks) CD
Brenda & Herb —
In Heat Again ... CD Drive/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ...
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That's Brenda & Herb, not Peaches & Herb – Herb Rooney and Brenda Reid of the excellent 60s group The Exciters – grooving together here in a really full-on vocal approach that's clearly inspired by the best aspects of Ashford & Simpson! Tracks have a lush, full feel – ... (Soul) read moreCD
Sublime second generation soul from Brenda & The Tabulations – a sweet set of Philly grooves, recorded at Sigma sound with help from Norman Harris, Bobby Eli, and John Davis! The album's every bit as groove-heavy as you'd expect from work by those dancefloor heavyweights – and the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Patrick Brennan Sonic Openings —
Tilting Curvaceous ... CD Clean Feed (Portugal), 2023. New Copy ...
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The compelling title of the record is almost a hint at the music within – a really unusual balance of sounds that's nicely unsettling throughout – not in a noisy way, but at a level that always keeps you guessing where things might go next! The alto of Patrick Brennan is a key part of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A pair of later jazzy vocal LP gems by Teresa Brewer, both backed by jazz greats – Songs Of Bessie Smith with Count Basie and Thad Jones, and It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing with Duke Ellington – both released by Flying Dutchman in 1973! Teresa's popularity peaked a ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A massive double-header from Brick – two Columbia albums back to back on a single CD! First up is smoking Summer Heat from Brick – an 80s outing that furthers the tight tight groove they started back in the 70s! Given that Brick were one of the groups who really set the sound for the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Bridge (Rodrigo Amado/Alexander Von Schlippenbach/Ingebrigt Haker Flaten) —
Beyond The Margins ... CD Trost (Austria), 2023. New Copy ...
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Tenor player Rodrigo Amado spearheads an excellent international quartet session – bridging the inspiration of 60s heavyweights Sonny Rollins and Albert Ayler to a modern, boldly improvisational sound that still connects strongly to the inspired roots! The group features pianist Alexander ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An album with a very classic look on the cover – and an equally classic sound to match – one that takes us back to some of the hippest, coolest work by early 60s singers like Sam Cooke or Marvin Gaye! Both artists are a good comparison here, as Leon Bridges is unabashedly in the same ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Leon Bridges —
Good Thing ... CD Columbia, 2018. Used ...
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A soaring set from Leon Bridges – a full length second album that's every bit as classic as his debut, but in a completely different way! Where Coming Home was maybe Leon's answer to the generation of Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke, Good Thing is more of a nod to the era of Maxwell and D'Angelo ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Features Antonio Hart on alto, Steve Turre on trombone, Mark Taylor on French horn, Roland Hanna on piano, and Michael Carvin on drums – plus a guest drums from Max Roach! (Jazz) CD
Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet and flugelhorn, Ron Bridgewater on saxophone, Mulgrew Miller onm piano, Kenny Davis on bass, Billy Hart on drums, and Vanessa Rubin on vocals. (Jazz) CD
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Dear Ella ... CD EmArcy/Decca, 1997. Used ...
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A surprising sort of set, one in which Dee Dee Bridgewater pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald – a link we might never have expected in her style! Dee Dee's not totally copping Ella here, though – although she does sing a good number of tunes from the Fitzgerald songbook – and as ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A beautiful love letter from Dee Dee Bridgewater to her adopted home of Paris – sung in French, and with a feel that's quite different than much of her recent work! The style here wonderfully mixes together bits of jazz and more traditional chanson – in a style that recalls some of the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A beautiful love letter from Dee Dee Bridgewater to her adopted home of Paris – sung in French, and with a feel that's quite different than much of her recent work! The style here wonderfully mixes together bits of jazz and more traditional chanson – in a style that recalls some of the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Warm, wonderful work from Dee Dee Bridgewater – a relatively straight jazz album, and a hell of a swinger, too! The set's a live date, and has a relaxed, easygoing quality we really love – that soulful, personal feel that Dee Dee picked up strongly in her later years – quite a ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
One of Dee Dee Bridgewater's greatest jazz albums, and a very important record in her career – as it marked a shift back to straight jazz vocals, after years of working in a more R&B inflected mode. The album's recorded in Paris, where Dee Dee's spent an awful lot of time over the years, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
One of the most creative albums we've heard from Dee Dee Bridgewater in years – a set of tracks recorded with a host of Malian artists – in a unique cross-cultural mode that's unlike anything else Dee Dee has ever recorded! The core style here is still very firmly rooted in Bridgewater' ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
This Is New ... CD Verve/Universal, 2002. Used ...
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Dee Dee Bridgewater returns in wonderful form – singing a set of Kurt Weill compositions, working with small combo backings to infuse the tunes with a heck of a lot more soul than usual! Dee Dee's always been one of our favorite jazz singers, and we've got new appreciation for her talents in ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A modern classic from Dee Dee Bridgewater – one of her hippest albums of the later years, thanks to a great choice of material, and some really wonderful execution! The album's a beautiful set of straight jazz vocal readings of some of Horace Silver's best compositions, and it also features ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
An obscure bit of boogie from Brief Encounter – a southern soul group known best for their mid 70s sides for the Sound Stage Seven label, stepping out here in a completely different 80s groove! Most tracks are upbeat and dancefloor funky – plenty of bass on the bottom and some sweet ... (Soul) read moreCD
Anne Briggs —
A Collection ... CD Topic (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used ...
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One of the few albums ever cut as a leader by pianist Ronnell Bright – a player best known for his accompaniment behind famous vocalists, like Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson – but who's also a jell of a jazz musician when he gets to shine on his own! This rare date was cut in Paris ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Ronnell Bright —
Bright's Spot ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1956. Used ...
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One of the few albums as a leader from pianist Ronnell bright – a player who's best known for his work behind singers! The lineup is a trio – with the young Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Leonard Gaskin on drums. (Jazz) CD