One of the fantastic early Capitol albums from the young Wanda Jackson – music cut when she was much more of a rockabilly artist than a country singer – with a raw vibe that maybe set a whole new standard for female work in postwar pop music! Jackson's as bold here as any of her male ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Little Charm Bracelet", "Slippin", "Kickin Our Hearts Around", "My First Day Without You", "Tip Of My Fingers", and "Between The Window & The Phone". (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson —
Bar Wars ... LP Muse, 1977. Very Good ...
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The title's a bit hokey – an obvious play on the Star Wars film that was running in theaters at the time of the record – but the sound is classic Willis Jackson at his finest, recorded in a style that's right up there with his best 60s work for Prestige! The group here is a quintet ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson —
Blue Gator ... LP Prestige, 1959. Near Mint- ...
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A massive early Prestige set from tenorist Willis Jackson – and just the kind of record that set him firmly in the soul jazz camp for the 60s! By the time of the set, Jackson had already won plenty of fame for his R&B-tinged work – but here, he stretches out a bit more, and really ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Purple circle logo label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and bumped corners.)
Willis Jackson —
Cookin Sherry ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good- ...
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Solid-sending soul jazz from the great Willis Jackson! The album features Gator blowing in a group that includes Jack McDuff and Wild Bill Jennings on all cuts – plus bass by either Milt Hinton or Wendell Marshall, drums by Bill Elliott or Al Johnson, and some tasty added conga by Buck ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson —
Headed & Gutted ... LP Muse, 1974. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The date's a bit late, but this is a nice groover from Willis, with a strong jazzy sound, and organ by Mickey Tucker and guitar by Pat Martino. A few of the tracks are a bit more lyrical than the old days, but Willis' tone is always a treat, even in the mellow moments. Titles include "Miss ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the key records that helped cement the role of tenorist Willis Jackson in the soul jazz scene of the 60s – a record that not only features some killer Hammond from Jack McDuff, but also plenty of guitar from the great Bill Jennings! Unlike some other McDuff sessions, there's bass on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black and yellow label NJ pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp! Vinyl is nice and clean – cover has light wear in one corner, but is very nice too.)
Willis Jackson —
Live Action ... LP Prestige, 1965. Very Good ...
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A brilliant concert date from Willis Jackson – the second half of material recorded during the Jackson's Action performance! Like his Prestige labelmate Jack McDuff, Willis Jackson could really cook in a live format – opening up his style a lot from studio albums, yet also not getting ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson —
Loose ... LP Prestige, 1963. Very Good+ ...
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Soulful tenor giant Willis Jackson is anything but loose on this classic set – as the album's a smoker, and one with a very tight sound! The group has Carl Wilson playing Hammond with a nicely heavy groove – alongside Frank Robinson on trumpet and Bill Jones on guitar – all held ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson —
Tell It ... LP Prestige, 1967. Very Good ...
$14.99
A killer from the 60s years of tenorist Willis Jackson – a time when the older R&B player was really rising to the top – thanks to the sort of smoking soul jazz setting that a record like this could provide! The whole thing's great – very much in the Groove Holmes or Jack ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a cutout hole, small corner cut, some wear and aging, small tear in the opening, splitting in the bottom seam, and small stains in back.)
The title's righter than you might think – as Willis DOES play with feeling, despite a cheesy-looking cover that might make you think otherwise! The groove here is tight and smooth 70s jazz funk – very much in the mode of some of the more fully-arranged Kudu and CTI albums of the time, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Back to basics work from Willis Jackson – a live date recorded in France at the start of the 80s, but one that's done with a soul jazz vibe that recalls his 60s concert sets for Prestige! The group here is a quartet, with Richard Groove Holmes on Hammond – and the tracks are long and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson & Jack McDuff —
Together Again! ... LP Prestige, 1965. Very Good+ ...
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A classic set of soul jazz tracks from Gator Tail and Brother Jack McDuff – recorded in a raw grooving style, very similar to that used on some of their live recordings from the same time. The core of the group features Bill Jennings on guitar and Wendell Marshall on bass, but some of the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label trident logo pressing. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
Jackson Conti (Madlib & Mamao) —
Sujinho ... LP Madlib Invazion, 2008. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
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Great grooves from Jackson Conti – not a dude, but a duo – one that features Madlib teamed with Mamao, drummer from the legendary Azymuth! The album's got a really unique feel – one that mixes Madlib's chunky, fuzzy style of production with some of the cleaner, jazzier Azymuth ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jackson Conti (Madlib & Mamao) —
Sujinho ... LP Madlib Invazion, 2008. Near Mint- 2LP ...
$19.99
Great grooves from Jackson Conti – not a dude, but a duo – one that features Madlib teamed with Mamao, drummer from the legendary Azymuth! The album's got a really unique feel – one that mixes Madlib's chunky, fuzzy style of production with some of the cleaner, jazzier Azymuth ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jackson 5 —
ABC ... LP Motown, 1970. Very Good+ ...
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A seminal step forward for this legendary group – easily one of the greatest albums they ever cut! With ABC, the Jacksons are expanding their sound with the club-oriented grooves of the time – using Holland, Dozier, and Holland on many cuts, trying for a similar soaring groove as some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with stamped matrix. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
A once obscure Jackson 5 album – one that hails from 1979, but which features work from the early 70s – tracks recorded during the glory years of the group's best Motown era, seven of which were unissued at the time! The style is very different than the late 70s Jacksons material on ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the best Motown Christmas albums ever – a really playful romp through a set of classic Holiday tunes, all sung by the youthful Jackson 5 at their best! There's a charm here that's undeniable – and the energy of the group at this point in their career makes the music way more ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The unusual mix of this classic album – produced originally for the Quad market, and different than the standard versions of these tunes! A testament as to how many hits the Jacksons produced in a short amount of time – this Greatest Hits was compiled only three years after the group's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rare Quad mixes – alternates of all the original tunes – and issued in the US for the first time ever!)
Pure genius – like just about every other early Motown album by the Jackson 5! The vocals are sublime – almost even more perfect than on the first few records – and the group have some great help in the studio from arrangers like The Corporation, Willie Hutch, Johnny Bristol, and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jackson 5 —
Maybe Tomorrow ... LP Motown, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A great early album by the Jacksons – with a monster batch of cuts arranged by Gene Page and The Corporation, all put together with a soulful groove that the group definitely lost on later albums! The highlight is the funky "It's Great To Be Here" – an excellent lesser-known ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
What a great idea! The classic Motown work of The Jackson 5 is remixed and remade by a host of super-hip producers! The cuts really retain a lot of their Motown soul flavor, and the remixers do an excellent job of pulling out some of the best elements – like guitar riffs, piano lines, and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rare vinyl pressing – heavy cover and vinyl! Includes original hype sticker too. A great copy.)
Jackson 5 —
Third Album ... LP Motown, 1970. Very Good+ ...
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The Jacksons' third album for Motown – and definitely one that has the quintet moving full steam ahead! There's a sense of perfection here right from the get-go – that really put-together quality the boys hit with their second album, thanks to great studio help from The Corporation and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light ringwear and a DJ sticker in back.)
Jackson Heights —
King Progress ... LP Mercury, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A really cool set, one that's led and produced by singer/guitarist Lee Jackson – in the midst of lots of other guitars, both acoustic and electric – all recorded with a nicely spacious vibe, and blended with organ, mellotron, and percussion! There's a great psych folk vibe to the set ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jackson Sisters —
Jackson Sisters ... LP Tiger Lily/Mr Bongo (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)...
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An amazing bit of soul – and one of the rarest funk records of the 70s! This masterpiece was recorded by The Jackson Sisters, a semi-gospelly soul group that has a sound that's a bit like The Voices of East Harlem, but that's a lot harder, and that has a deeper soul sound overall! At times, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An amazing bit of soul – and one of the rarest funk records of the 70s! This masterpiece was recorded by The Jackson Sisters, a semi-gospelly soul group that has a sound that's a bit like The Voices of East Harlem, but that's a lot harder, and that has a deeper soul sound overall! At times, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jacksons —
Destiny ... LP Epic, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A heavy groove and a heady title that points the way towards Michael Jackson's soon-to-be legendary solo career – all served up in a batch of tracks that resonate nicely with the Off The Wall groove! The sound here really isn't disco or club, but it's a nicely upbeat groove that shows The ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jacksons —
Goin' Places ... LP Philadelphia International, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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The second collaboration between the Jacksons and the Gamble & Huff production team for Philly International – and a nice little sleeper that we like more and more over the years! Like the preceding album from the team, the pairing's a great one – and the Jacksons' pop soul ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jacksons —
Jacksons ... LP Philadelphia International, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Great stuff – and a key link between the early work of the Jackson 5 on Motown and Michael's later grooves with Quincy Jones! The Gamble/Huff team give the group a smooth sweet sound – definitely in a dancefloor mode, with some of the bassy riffs of Michael's Off The Wall album, but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jacksons —
Triumph ... LP Epic, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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One of Michael Jackson's last albums with his famous brothers – a record that was cut in between the two Quincy Jones albums (Off The Wall and Thriller) that would catapult him to megastardom! This set is still an all-Jacksons affair – produced and written by the whole group, and put ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Michael Jackson's last album with his famous family – a set of electric 80s soul that's a bit different than Jackson's well-known solo work! In a way, the later Jacksons albums almost feel like a place where Michael can try out some ideas that don't fit as tightly into the overall sound of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still in the shrink, with hype sticker and some splitting in the bottom seam. Includes the printed inner sleeve and mail order form.)
An incredible relic of the early days of experimental radio – a series of sound collages from the Berkley-based Music and Folklore program by Henry Jacobs! Henry Jacobs was a real pioneer in audio collage – stringing together bits of jazz, folk music, sound effects, and spoken bits in ... (Out Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with booklet! Vinyl is nice and clean. Cover has some splitting on the spine, but looks nice overall.)
A surprisingly nice album of 70s soul – recorded by the actor who was best known to the world as Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the TV show Welcome Back Kotter! Lawrence's voice is slightly less sprightly than his comedic work on the show, but thanks to some tight arrangements ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Although he's always best remembered as Freddy "Boom Boom" Washington from Welcome Back Kotter, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs was pretty darn ubiquitous during the mid-70s! He was in more than a few movies (Youngblood, Cooley High, etc), and he even recorded a few soul albums – like this ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
An excellent set of Dutch jazz from the postwar years – a session built around the talents of pianist Pim Jacobs and bassist brother Ruud, both players who were quite well known in Pim's famous trio – but who step out here in a variety of different settings! Some of the tracks on the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A cool larger group project from Dutch piano legend Pim Jacobs – recorded with more work on the keys from Rob Franken and Jan Huydts, plus guitar from Wim Overgaau, vibes from Carl Schultze, tenor from Fedinand Povel, reeds from Herman Schoonderwalt, and trumpet from Cees Small! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A key history lesson for those who thought that pot culture in music only started with Cypress Hill – a weird sound play album originally issued by Elektra Records in the early 70s! The album's the brainchild of producer/director Ron Jacobs – who put the whole thing together with a ... (Comedy) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Joe Newman on trumpet, Art Farmer on flugelhorn, Jimmie Smith on piano, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Jack Six on bass, Roy Haynes on drums, and with Gerry Mulligan on baritone and James Moody on tenor and flute. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Nice mixture of boppish and swing-based material, and an excellent soulful session that has Illinois Jacquet playing in a stripped-down setting with Ben Tucker on bass, Alan Dawson on drums, and Barry Harris on piano, who adds a nice warm dimension to the set. Jacquet's tone is fantastic as always ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the corners.)
A collection of recordings pulled from mid-40s sessions – with personnel including Charles Mingus, Bill Doggett, Trummy Uoung, Freddie Green, Leo Parker, Joe Newman, and others. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover is bent a bit at the corners.)
Illinois Jacquet —
God Bless My Solo ... LP Black & Blue (France), 1978. Near Mint- ...
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Features Jacquet on tenor – with Hank Jones on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and JC Heard on drums! Includes the original titles "Jean Marie's Den", "You Left Me All Alone", "God Bless My Solo", and "From Broussard". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Illinois Jacquet —
How High The Moon ... LP Prestige, Late 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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A selection of tracks from Illinois Jacquet's late 60s albums for Prestige, featuring Milt Buckner, Barry Harris, and Wynton Kelly on piano, Alan Dawson, Al Foster, Jo Jones, and Oliver Jackson on drums, Frank Foster on tenor, Matthew Gee on trombone, Tiny Grimes, Billy Butler, and Wally Richardson ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s green label pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Illinois Jacquet —
King Jacquet ... LP RCA (France), Late 40s. Sealed Gatefold ...
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A French-only collection – featuring 78rpm late 40s small group work by Illinois Jacquet – recorded after his initial fame with Lionel Hampton, but before he'd settled into more of a swinging 50s jazz groove! The materail was all recorded in New York, between the years 1947 and 1950 ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Illinois Jacquet —
King! ... LP Prestige, 1968. Very Good+ ...
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A bit of a mad LP for Jacquet – ostensibly trad on the outside, but with some weird little elements once you give it a closer listen. The lineup is conventional enough – with players that include Joe Newman, Milt Buckner, Billy Butler, Jo Jones, and Montego Joe – but it's the way ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Green label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, stained edges and corners, and a split spine.)
With Illinois Jacquet and Arnett Cobb on tenor, Milt Buckner on organ, and Panama Francis on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Jade Warrior —
Jade Warrior ... LP Vertigo/Trading Places (UK), 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
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The fantastic debut of Jade Warrior – a group who were one of the most unique prog acts to record for the Vertigo label in the 70s! Jade Warrior is just a trio – and unlike some of the harder-rocking power trios of the time, the group have a way of balancing softness and intensity, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features a young Branford Marsalis on tenor and soprano sax – in a group with Wallace Roney on trumpet, Ed Jackson on alto, Marvin Smitty Smith on drums, and Andy Jaffe on piano. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest mainstream 70s efforts from Lee Scratch Perry – a wonderful collaboration with Jah Lion – who serves up rhymes of knowledge and wisdom over some dubby genius from Scratch himself! The album skews towards the roots side of the spectrum, but has a looser, more open ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US Mango/Island pressing. NOTE – Cover is slightly wavy at the bottom 4 inches, with large peeled patches in front, and a large patch of paper stuck to the back.)
Jahari Massamba Unit (Madlib & Karriem Riggins) —
YHWH Is Love ... LP Laws Of Rhythm, 2024. New Copy ...
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A further fantastic pairing of drummer Karriem Riggins and production genius Madlib – a set that really seems to open up the flow of both musicians, with a vibe that's deeper, richer, and more sophisticated than most they've given us in the past – quite a claim, considering the great ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Incredible stuff – the kind of obscure Brazilian 70s album that first got us into the music in the first place, and which keeps us digging through the racks for more and more over the years! The set is the first album ever recorded by the team of Jaime Alem and Nair De Candia – both of ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The classic opening salvo from The Jam! In The City finds the band in prime form right out of the, already blending their love of 60s beat and R&B with fast, infectious energy of first wave punk rock. They stood out from the pack tremendously back in the day, and that uniqueness kept the best ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great later record by The Jam – a little bit of a step back into a rawer sound than they're somewhat slick sounding Setting Sons from the year before – but it's ultimately a pretty big creative step! While the sound a little more raw than on Setting Sons, The Jam is diversely inspired ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Magical early work from Ahmad Jamal – a scintillating blend of piano, percussion, and bass – with a sound that was incredibly fresh at the time, and which still sounds pretty much so to our ears! The album crackles with imagination and rhythm – really hitting on all burners ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Amazing stuff from Ahmad Jamal – one of his greatest albums ever, and the kind of Fender Rhodes classic that got passed over in the history books, but which is finally getting some appreciation these days! Ahamad's in a very different mode than his Cadet/Argo years – using the mellow ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has minimal wear. Includes 20th Century inner sleeve. Label has initials in marker.)
Jamal's recorded here live at the Blackhawk in San Francisco – a club that always gave a warm welcome to pianists of any nature. The trio features Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – and tracks include Jamal's own "Night Mist Blues", plus "The Best ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s French pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a distro sticker in back.)
A tremendous live performance from Ahmad Jamal – one that has the piano genius stretching out on some very long tracks, in a spirit that's similar to the magic he brought to his early 70s records for the Impulse label! As on those, Jamal here also plays a bit of Fender Rhodes – in the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
All Of You ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ...
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A live set – one of many fine ones that Jamal recorded for Argo during the early 60s – recorded at his own Alhambra Club in Chicago, with the classic trio that included Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums. Tracks are light and lively – and very Jamal – and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
Awakening ... LP Impulse, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing with LW etch. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, and lightly bumped corners.)
A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beautiful work from Jamal's early Chicago years – and a perfectly titled set that really gets at the differences he made in modern jazz! The tunes are wonderfully fluid, soulful, and swinging – but not in the gutbuckety style of other trios of the time, more in a lightly modern style ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has oxidation and plays with surface noise. Cover has center ring wear with patchy peel spots, small top seam split.)
Beautiful work from Jamal's early Chicago years – and a perfectly titled set that really gets at the differences he made in modern jazz! The tunes are wonderfully fluid, soulful, and swinging – but not in the gutbuckety style of other trios of the time, more in a lightly modern style ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Really fantastic music from pianist Ahmad Jamal – a set of tracks that's a really nice change from some of the recordings he was doing for Chess Records in the early 60s, and which definitely point the way towards the more stretched-out performances to come on Impulse Records! As the title ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Piano genius Ahmad Jamal is really taking off here – letting his solos stretch out and his impeccable sense of timing really move things forward from his studio sides of the time – allowed plenty of freedom in the space of the Penthouse nightclub in Seattle during the mid 60s! The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
60s Ahmad Jamal in the studio is already pretty darn great – but live, his group is even more amazing – as the pianist is able to stretch out more, and take a lot more chances too – not just in the way he's striking the keys of the piano, but also working with the fantastic ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
60s Ahmad Jamal in the studio is already pretty darn great – but live, his group is even more amazing – as the pianist is able to stretch out more, and take a lot more chances too – not just in the way he's striking the keys of the piano, but also working with the fantastic ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
Extensions ... LP Argo, 1965. Near Mint- ...
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A crucial album for Jamal – one in which he's really working in the "extensions" mode promised in the title! The tracks are all quite long – far longer than on his usual Argo sides, which is why there's only 4 in all on the whole album. The feel of the album is free and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing in a black & white cover, with a cutout notch, some ring and edge wear, and yellowing from age.)
A sprightly set from the Ahmad Jamal Trio – but also a record that's not as brightly colored as you might guess from the title, thanks to a nice undercurrent of darkness in the mix! Jamal's piano work is often nicely punctuated – perhaps living up to the "happy moods" ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has bumped corners, some gloss separation at the spine, and is yellowed from age at the opening.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Heat Wave ... LP Cadet, 1966. Very Good+ ...
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A record of understated brilliance from the great Ahmad Jamal – recorded with his superb trio that featured Jamil Nasser on bass and Frank Gant on drums! The vibe here is great – very open and flowing – tracks shorter than his Impulse years, but already showing that amazing sense ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
Intervals ... LP 20th Century, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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Smooth magic from Ahmad Jamal – the kind of record we might have passed up years ago, but which we totally love these days! Jamal brings his magic piano style to a set of larger arrangements – not as funkily electric as his early 70s work for 20th Century, but with a similar blend of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The part 2 to Jamal's classic Pershing set – But Not For Me – featuring more material from the same date, one of the most successful live piano recordings of the time! Jamal is quite at home in the setting – grooving with his trio of Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fantastic 70s work by Ahmad Jamal – the kind of record you look for for years, and are always disappointed when you end up buying a more straight-ahead session! The album features Jamal on both Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano – working in a trio format, plus percussion, with some ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
Jamalca ... LP 20th Century, 1974. Very Good+ ...
Just Sold Out!
A killer from Ahmad Jamal – a Fender Rhodes record that stands as a nice contrast to his equally great work of the 60s! Jamal was already a master of the subtle, soulful touch – and on Fender Rhodes, that quality comes out even more strongly – given some light support from ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a short click on side two, but this is a great copy overall.)
A stretched out performance from Ahmad Jamal – recorded with stunning acoustic brilliance at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 1985, in a performance that alternates between long solo lines on the piano, and bolder passages with bass, drums, and percussion! There's a strength here that's easily ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A brilliant album from Jamal – one of his best for Argo! The set's a live one, caught at the Jazz Workshop in San Francisco – but it's got a freer and more expansive sound than some of his Chicago live sets from the earlier part of the decade. The trio's part of the reason for that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
Night Song ... LP Motown, 1980. Very Good+ ...
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Ahmad Jamal from the 80s – and we love it! The record has Ahmad stepping into yet another guise and handling it wonderfully – blending together smooth soul and string arrangements with some sweet jazzy piano lines that soar over the top! The strings and orchestrations are handled by ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Early work by Jamal, recorded back when he was really turning heads with his sophisticated approach to the piano. The album's all trio material – played in Jamal's piano/bass/guitar drumless format, which leaves the notes just floating in air, swirling around in smoky clouds of imagination. ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)
Wonderful open-ended Ahmad Jamal music from the end of the 60s – and a set that really shows his growth as a player at the time! The "revisited" in the title refers to Jamal's earlier success on Argo records with a recording of "Poinciana" – one that forever made ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A hip west coast set from Ahmad Jamal – recorded up in British Columbia with a quintet lineup – all in a sound that's even more spacious and free-flowing than some of his Impulse albums from the same stretch! The group features the mighty Calvin Keys on guitar, plus John Heard on bass, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
Standard-Eyes ... LP Cadet, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
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A collection of tracks from Jamal's earlier albums for Argo – featuring a set of standards played with the classic trio of Jamal, Israel Crosby, and Vernel Fournier, all given the light, lyrical touch that made his work so popular at the time. Titles include "Taboo", "I'll ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A 70s 2-fer that collects 2 live sides originally issued by Argo, then subsequently by Chess under the Cadet label. Classic Chicago piano jazz – featuring the very popular pianist Ahmad Jamal, recorded at the legendary Pershing Lounge, down at 63rd and Cottage Grove and at the equally ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
A rare early session from vibist Khan Jamal – recorded with his Philly-based Creative Arts Ensemble collective! The group follows strongly in the spirit of similar combos from Chicago and St Louis – particularly the latter – and Jamal's group is working here in a mode that's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Khan Jamal —
Give The Vibes Some ... LP Palm/SeriE.WOC (France), 1974. New Copy (reissue)...
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A really fantastic record from vibist Khan Jamal – a musician who sometimes plays in a more intimate setting, but who here rises with a great sense of righteous power, in just the sort of group that can help him find new energy and soul in his music! The lineup is wonderful – with both ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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All Around The Town ... LP Columbia/Tappan Zee, 1979. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A live set by Bob – packaged in a cover that has a picture of him in a Taxi, certainly designed to cash in on his fame doing the theme for that TV show! The record's actually quite nice, and is a good blend of the mellow Bob from later years and the darker Bob from earlier ones – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album