Set of material from the mid 80's – one featuring Ornette reunited with his classic quartet of Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, and Billy Higgins; the other with his Prime Time group that included Bern Nix, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, and Denardo Coleman. The whole set's a "30 Years Of Harmelodic ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really incredible performance from Ornette Coleman – recorded in Italy in 1968, and featuring a unique lineup that includes Ed Blackwell on drums, plus the dual basses of Charlie Haden and David Izenzon! The two-bass lineup gives the set an amazingly tight edge – with one player ... (Jazz) read moreCD
"New York is now" – a pretty bold statement from saxophonist Ornette Coleman, but one that definitely shows his shift in role – from a major force on the LA underground of the early 60s, to an artist who was helping pave the way for a huge wave of growth on the New York ... (Jazz) read moreCD
"New York is now" – a pretty bold statement from saxophonist Ornette Coleman, but one that definitely shows his shift in role – from a major force on the LA underground of the early 60s, to an artist who was helping pave the way for a huge wave of growth on the New York ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Ornette Coleman —
Of Human Feelings ... CD Antilles/Polystar (Japan), 1982. Used ...
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Early Prime Time stuff by Ornette, with the harmelodic sound electric sound of the group that included Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Bern Nix, and Charlie Ellerbee. Lots of popping guitar strings, jumping basslines, and rambling solos by Ornette. Tracks include "Jump Street", "Sleep ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A pair of overlooked albums from Ornette Coleman – back to back on a single CD for the first time ever! Crisis is a record that bursts out with a sound that definitely lives up to its striking title – as Ornette Coleman explores the new frontiers of experimental jazz with one of his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A collection of Ornette Coleman albums from the end of the 60s – work from two key albums, plus some interesting bonus material too! First up is the album Ornette At 12 – a set that features two generations of Ornette Coleman – making incredible music here together! The album's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Important mid 60s work from Ornette – and one of the few recordings of this format to see larger release at the time! The set captures Ornette in a much freer style than heard on his Atlantic recordings from a few years before – paying alto, violin, and trumpet, in a trio with David ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Important second chapter work from Ornette Coleman – a record that marked a real shift in his sound from the Atlantic Records years – issued by Blue Note at a level that gave the rest of the world a chance to see what Ornette had been cooking up on the underground scene! The album was ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Important second chapter work from Ornette Coleman – a record that marked a real shift in his sound from the Atlantic Records years – issued by Blue Note at a level that gave the rest of the world a chance to see what Ornette had been cooking up on the underground scene! The album was ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Important second chapter work from Ornette Coleman – a record that marked a real shift in his sound from the Atlantic Records years – issued by Blue Note at a level that gave the rest of the world a chance to see what Ornette had been cooking up on the underground scene! The album was ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Important second chapter work from Ornette Coleman – a record that marked a real shift in his sound from the Atlantic Records years – issued by Blue Note at a level that gave the rest of the world a chance to see what Ornette had been cooking up on the underground scene! The album was ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Important second chapter work from Ornette Coleman – a record that marked a real shift in his sound from the Atlantic Records years – issued by Blue Note at a level that gave the rest of the world a chance to see what Ornette had been cooking up on the underground scene! The album was ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2002 RVG pressing.)
Ornette Coleman —
Ornette! ... CD Atlantic/Rhino, 1962. Used ...
$5.99
A stunning session by Ornette, and one that always seems to get overlooked in discussions of his albums for Atlantic! His quartet here features the amazing Scott LaFaro on bass, and a young Ed Blackwell on drums – both of whom give the tracks an amazing pulse that brings new energy out of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Comprised selected tracks from the first five albums of his era, Something Else!!! and Tomorrow Is the Question, recorded for the Contemporary label during 1958 and 1959, and The Shape of Jazz to Come, Change of the Century and This Is Our Music, recorded for Atlantic during 1959 and 1960. It ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An album that certainly lives up to the promise of its title – as it's filled with amazing instrumentation, groundbreaking compositions, and a sound in jazz that few ears could imagine at the time! The groove here is extremely modal – all instruments rolling along on the same rhythmic ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A brilliant large ensemble work from Ornette Coleman – ambitious material recorded with full orchestra, in a haunting sound that's light years from any of his smaller group recordings of the 60s and 70s! There's an incredible feel to the strings used here – played by the London ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pre-Atlantic work from Ornette Coleman – one of his first recorded statements in jazz – and one of his boldest! At some level, the complete Coleman sound isn't entirely in place here – as there's a bit of a trace of hardbop in the mix – not entirely, but just a bit. But at ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pre-Atlantic work from Ornette Coleman – one of his first recorded statements in jazz – and one of his boldest! At some level, the complete Coleman sound isn't entirely in place here – as there's a bit of a trace of hardbop in the mix – not entirely, but just a bit. But at ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2011 OJC Remasters pressing. Small cutout hole through rear case and artwork.)
Tomorrow may be the question, but the record screams "today!" – and even this many years after its recording, this early set by Ornette Coleman has an energy and presence that cannot be denied! The sound here is kind of a rougher take on the mode that would gel more strongly on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really unique chapter in the career of Ornette Coleman – an album that he produced by himself in 1962, away from any other label – as an effort to showcase the newly freer sounds of his music! The recording's the first in a really groundbreaking stretch for the 60s – and it was ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(CONDTION NOTE: booklet pages are separated and held together with tape.)
Ornette Coleman —
Who's Crazy? ... CD Freedom/Tokuma (Japan), 1965. Used 2 CDs ...
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Reissue of this hard to get album, originally issued as two separate LPs, on the small French IRI imprint. Excellent work from Ornette – recorded in Paris in 1966 for the film Who's Crazy, featuring him on alto, violin, and trumpet – with a wonderfully playful feel thoroughout, plus ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Duets featuring Ornette Coleman on alto saxophone, trumpet, and violin – and Joachim Kuhn on piano! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Ornette Coleman & Prime Time —
Tone Dialing ... CD Harmolodic/Verve, 1995. Used ...
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With Bradley Jones on electric bass, Al McDowell on electric bass, Chris Rosenberg and Ken Wessel on guitar, Dave Bryant on keyboards, Denardo Coleman on drums, and Badal Roy on tabla. (Jazz) CD
Ornette Coleman & Prime Time —
Virgin Beauty ... CD Portrait, 1988. Used ...
$9.99
Brilliant later work from Ornette Coleman – quite adventurous stuff, too! By the late 80s, the shock of the new of Ornette's harmolodic sound had worn off enough that majors like CBS/Portrait were more than willing to invest in it – but for every catchy modern groove here, there's a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A live album with Steve Coleman on alto saxophone, David Murray on tenor saxophone, Andy Milne on keyboards and piano, Reggie Washington on bass, and Gene Lake on drums. (Jazz) CD
Creative sounds from alto saxophonist Steve Coleman – working here with his Five Elements group, at a time that was one of his most productive! The group have an angular sort of swing – a style that certainly grows out of some more exploratory moments in 80s mainstream jazz, yet which ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Steve Coleman & Five Elements —
Drop Kick ... CD Novus, 1992. Used ...
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Steve Coleman on alto sax, Andy Milne & James Weidman on piano & keyboards, David Hilmore on guitar, Reggie Washington on bass & Marvin Smitty Smith on drums & percussion. (Jazz) CD
Excellent work from Steve Coleman and his Five Elements group – just the sort of record that reminds us why Coleman's records for the past few decades have always been ones to catch! Steve works in this beautifully angular mode that seems to take some of the jazz changes from the downtown ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Steve Coleman on alto saxophone, Jonathan Finlayson on trumpet, Miles Okazaki on guitar, Anthony Tidd on bass, and Sean Rickman on drums. (Jazz) CD
Steve Coleman & Five Elements —
Mancy Of Sound ... CD PI Recordings, 2007. Used ...
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Steve Coleman on alto saxophone, Tim Albright on trombone, Jonathan Finlayson on trumpet, Thomas Morgan on bass, Marcus Gilmore and Tyshawn Sorey, Ramon Garcia Perez on percussion, and Jen Shyu on vocals. (Jazz) CD
Steve Coleman on alto sax – with Jonathan Finlayson on trumpet, Malik Mezzadri on flute and vocals, Anthony Tidd on electric bass, Reggie Washington on acoustic bass, and Sean Rickman on drums. (Jazz) CD
With Steve Coleman on alto, Anthon Tidd on bass, Sean Rickman on drums, and Miguel 'Anga' Diaz on percussion – plus a long list of guest artists including Ravi Coltrane, Ralph Alessi, Vijay Iyer, Jason Moran, and Stefon Harris. (Jazz) CD
With Andy Milne on paino & keyboards, David Gilmore on guitar and guitar synth, Reggie Washington on electric bass, and Oliver Gene Lake Jr on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD
Steve Coleman's Natal Eclipse —
Morphogenesis ... CD PI Recordings, 2017. Used ...
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Steve Coleman on alto saxophone, Jonathan Finlayson on trumpet, Maria Grand on tenor saxophone, Rane Moore on clarinet, Kristin Lee on violin, Jen Shyu on vocals, Matt Mitchell on piano, Greg Chudzik on bass, and Neeraj Mehta on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Johnny Coles —
Little Johnny C ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1963. Used ...
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A rare session as a leader from trumpeter Johnny Coles – a player who cut some great work in the groups of James Moody and Gil Evans, but who shines even more brightly on this classic Blue Note album! Coles really has an ear for finding the hippest side of his instrument – and he blows ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1994 Japanese pressing. Still sealed with the obi.)
A rare session as a leader from trumpeter Johnny Coles – a player who cut some great work in the groups of James Moody and Gil Evans, but who shines even more brightly on this classic Blue Note album! Coles really has an ear for finding the hippest side of his instrument – and he blows ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1996 Connoisseur Series pressing with a promotional stamp on CD and sticker on booklet cover.)
A rare session as a leader from trumpeter Johnny Coles – a player who cut some great work in the groups of James Moody and Gil Evans, but who shines even more brightly on this classic Blue Note album! Coles really has an ear for finding the hippest side of his instrument – and he blows ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A rare session as a leader from trumpeter Johnny Coles – a player who cut some great work in the groups of James Moody and Gil Evans, but who shines even more brightly on this classic Blue Note album! Coles really has an ear for finding the hippest side of his instrument – and he blows ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Johnny Coles —
New Morning ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 1982. Used ...
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A great later date from trumpeter Johnny Coles – best known for his important work with Charles Mingus, and his 60s album on Blue Note – still sounding great here in the company of Horace Parlan on piano, Reggie Johnson on bass, and Billy Hart on drums! (Jazz) CD
One of the less-remembered acts of the Solar Records west coast soul scene – but a great one too – and a group who step out beautifully on this killer set, thanks to great production help from The Whispers! Collage themselves have a tight, funky approach – heavy on basslines and ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of the best albums ever from reedman Buddy Collette – a great small group session with a harder edge than some of Buddy's later records for bigger labels! Collette was always one of the more interesting players from the LA scene of the 50s – and although he had his roots in harder ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the best albums ever from reedman Buddy Collette – a great small group session with a harder edge than some of Buddy's later records for bigger labels! Collette was always one of the more interesting players from the LA scene of the 50s – and although he had his roots in harder ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Buddy Collette's definitely a man of many parts here – and many talents too, considering the reedwork on the set! Buddy plays alto, tenor, clarinet, and flute – using the horns with wonderful invention that really showcases his unique style of the time – that mix of modern and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Never-issued live work from British jazz legend Graham Collier – a performance that follows hot on the heels of his classic Down Another Road album, and which continues with a very similar vibe! That album is a modal masterpiece that stands as one of the key moments in British jazz at the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few —
Almighty ... CD Division 81, 2024. New Copy ...
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Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few —
Cosmic Transitions ... CD Division 81, 2021. New Copy ...
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A long-awaited full length statement from saxophonist Isaiah Collier – a player who's been making magic on the Chicago scene in recent years, and who steps forth boldly here as a leader with a vision that cannot be denied! The set was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio, on John Coltrane's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
George Colligan on piano, Drew Gress on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
George Colligan & Jesper Bodilsen —
Twins ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2000. Used ...
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Just George Colligan on piano and Jesper Bodilsen on bass! Titles include the originals "Twins" and "Scandinavian Rhythm", plus "Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams", "So Tender", "Nobody Else But Me", and "Consolation". (Jazz) CD
Albert Collins —
Iceman ... CD Pointblank/Capitol, 1991. Used ...
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A funky trip through the classic Warner Brothers recordings of P-Funk maestro Bootsy Collins! The set's a pretty great introduction to Bootsy's work, and includes some of his best numbers, plus a great set of notes that will really help you navigate his rich career. There's a total of 14 tracks, ... (Soul) read moreCD
What's Bootsy Doin'? He's delivering quality late 80s style party funk, that's what! Bootsy in a real 80s funk groove, and this is among is best solo records – lots of post electro and early rap influences in his production, but there's still some old school-ed craft – with Fred, ... (Soul) read moreCD
A package that looks like a tape box, and which includes a whole host of never-heard tracks from the great Glenda Collins – a stunning female singer who worked with UK production genius Joe Meek back in the 60s! Glenda recorded a few key tracks that were issued as singles – soaring ... (Rock) read moreCD
The funkiest album ever recorded by Lyn Collins – a stone solid set that really lives up to the legacy of her funky 45s! Like those gems, this one has Collins working with James Brown on production and the JBs in the background – creating a razor-sharp groove that's probably the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Trumpeter Raynald Colom blows in great territory here – stretching out on long tracks that have some of the spacey vibe you might guess from the cover image, graced with superb piano, Fender Rhodes, and Yamaha keys from Tony Tixier! The tracks never get too mellow, but really take their time ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Michel Colombier —
Swept Away ... CD Varese, 2002. Used ...
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A set that brings together earlier work from this hip Japanese duo, including some unreleased tracks – work that's definitely in the farther spectrum of some of the more creative work from that scene at the start of the 80s! Beats and sound samples come together with ease – sometimes ... (Rock) read moreCD
A landmark batch of work from the British jazz scene – the complete early run of recordings from Colosseum, maybe the greatest jazz-rock group of their time! The combo grew out of earlier work in the beat group generation – informed strongly by American jazz and R&B, but already on ... (Rock) read moreCD
Fantastic work from Colosseum – a record that really stands out as one of those completely unique hybrids from the British jazz rock years! Although Colosseum are probably best known as a progressive band, they certainly had plenty of jazz touches – and this album spawned the great ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Colour Haze —
Colour Haze ... CD Elektrohasch (Germany), 2005. Used ...
$7.99
Colours —
Colours ... CD Dot/World Psychedelia (Korea), 1968. Used ...
$11.99
One of the best American psyche albums we've heard from the late 60s – a near-perfect record that's head and shoulders above the rough experimentation of most other groups from the period! Colours spell their name with a definite British twist, and there's clearly a Beatles influence going ... (Rock) read moreCD
Beautiful work from Adegoke Steve Colson – a warmly grooving set cut with vocalist Iqua Colson – possibly one of Steve's straightest records ever, but one of his most soulful, too! Iqua's got a fluid vocal approach that's mighty nice – and the Colson combo swings in a mix of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print original Silver Sphinx pressing. Booklet has a bit of marker.)
A fantastic live performance from Alice Coltrane – and one that features a very heavy-hitting group – stretching out here in a beautiful performance of extended tracks that maybe takes off even more than some of Coltrane's famous albums for Impulse Records! The group is great – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Alice Coltrane —
Eternity ... CD Warner/Sepia Tone, 1976. New Copy ...
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Seminal 70s work from one of the most righteous jazz musicians ever! On this set, Alice Coltrane moves past the rawer spiritual sound of her Impulse albums – working with a more focused vision and an approach to jazz that takes her way past the identity of just being "Mrs Coltrane" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Swirling spiritual work from Alice Coltrane – an incredible trio album that features her heavily on harp, plus a bit of piano – in a trio with Ron Carter on bass and Rashied Ali on drums! The sound is wonderful – lush, yet contemplative – in a personal style that really ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Spiritual sounds galore – an amazing 2-fer from Alice Coltrane! Huntington Ashram Monastery is powerful work from Alice Coltrane – an incredible trio album that features her heavily on harp, plus a bit of piano – in a trio with Ron Carter on bass and Rashied Ali on drums! The ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Arguably the most classic Alice Coltrane album on Impulse – and a strong group effort that features some great work from Pharoah Sanders! Coltrane leads two different small combos on the record – both with Sanders on saxes, plus either Cecil McBee or Charlie Haden on bass, and Rashied ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1996 pressing with a clear promotional sticker on digipak cover and marker through barcode.)
Alice Coltrane —
Transcendence ... CD Warner/Sepia Tone, 1977. New Copy ...
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A beautiful record from Alice Coltrane – a swirling mix of spiritual jazz and themes from Indian music! Alice plays organ, Fender Rhodes, and harp – building the sound as the album progresses, from simple airy strings to an earthier groove that features vocal refrains in unison with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Mindblowing work from Alice Coltrane – an album of incredible beauty that easily sits with the best of her classic early recordings for Impulse! The album's got a spare, contemplative quality, but it's also never sleepy – and instead steps forth with the tonal building and modal moving ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print. Promo sticker on case & cutout hole through barcode.)
One of Alice Coltrane's most adventurous albums – a beautiful blend of organ, harp, percussion, and strings – much of which are transcribed for the album by Ornette Coleman! The most haunting aspect of the album is Alice's work on organ – spare, jagged, with a nascent soulful ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of Alice Coltrane's most adventurous albums – a beautiful blend of organ, harp, percussion, and strings – much of which are transcribed for the album by Ornette Coleman! The most haunting aspect of the album is Alice's work on organ – spare, jagged, with a nascent soulful ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2002 US pressing in a gatefold style sleeve, includes domestic obi.)
Alice Coltrane —
World Galaxy ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1971. New Copy ...
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One of Alice Coltrane's most ambitious albums of the early years – recorded with a full set of heavenly orchestrations! The core group features Alice on piano, organ, and harp – alongside Frank Lowe on saxes, Reggie Workman on bass, Leroy Jenkins on violin, and Ben Riley on drums. ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really mindblowing collaboration between two of the most spiritual mainstream musicians of the early 70s – legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and spiritual jazz guru Alice Coltrane! The set came at a time when Santana was reaching for much deeper ideas in both his music and his personal ... (Jazz) read moreCD
John Coltran —
Jazz Millennium ... CD Universal (Japan), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
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Japanese anthology with tracks from both Coltrane's Prestige and Impulse albums. Titles include "Soultrane", "My One And Only Love", "Violets For Your Furs", "Come Rain Or Come Shine", "Stardust", "Impressions", and "Like Someone In ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Quite a different album than usual for John Coltrane, but a classic one too – and a set that has the great one exploring his ideas in a set of longer tracks recorded with an expanded jazz orchestra! The format's hardly the mainstream big band of the time – as Coltrane's filled the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the best posthumous releases by the legendary John Coltrane Quartet – and a set that really captures the group at a perfect moment – when they were really beginning to stretch out a lot, yet still in a style that was mostly inside! The material was recorded in Berlin and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
John Coltrane —
Ascension ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1965. Used ...
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One of the freest, most exploratory albums ever recorded by John Coltrane – and a unique session done with an expanded group of some of the most important avant jazz players of his generation! The format here is similar to Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz album – in that the music is freely ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1991 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
John Coltrane —
Bahia ... CD Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Used ...
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An album issued in the years after John Coltrane left the Prestige Records label – but a set that includes some very compelling sounds from the early years, really showing the tenorist in a strongly spiritual transition! Coltrane plays tenor throughout, and the record also features the Red ... (Jazz) read moreCD