The title here is the name under which Dr John was later known during his Atlantic Records years – but the tracks here were recorded immediately before – nicely gritty work done for the Crazy Cajun label – way up in the Louisiana swampland, which must have provided plenty of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dr John —
Remedies ... CD Atco (Germany), 1970. Used ...
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One of the records that made Dr John a legend back in the day – a set that steps off from New Orleans roots into a world of weird funk, tripped-out sounds, and lots and lots of super-heavy grooves! The album's got a nicely exploratory vibe – as the first side features shorter funky ... (Soul) read moreCD
2 great ones by Dr John – with backing by The Meters and production by Allen Toussaint! "Right Place" was a huge hit – but it's also an excellent funky number! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Titles include "Keep That Music Simple", "Fonky Side", "Disco Therapy", "I Thought I Heard New Orleans Say", "Bon Temps Rouler", and "Something You Got". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
A really cool record from the Chicago scene – a set done by a number of young high school students as a tribute to Muddy Waters – all working under the direcvtion of Jimmy Lee Tillman! Arrangements are by saxophonist George Dimp-Paco Patterson – and lead vocals are by Maurice ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dr Mastermind —
Dr Mastermind ... LP Shrapnel, 1986. Near Mint- ...
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A record that's almost as wonderful as the cartoon on which it was based – thanks to Boris Karloff narration, words by Dr Seuss, and some mighty weird lyrics sung by Thurl Ravenscroft – all of which make the audio portion of this famous Holiday cartoon just as great as the visuals! ... read moreCD
A record that's almost as wonderful as the cartoon on which it was based – thanks to Boris Karloff narration, words by Dr Seuss, and some mighty weird lyrics sung by Thurl Ravenscroft – all of which make the audio portion of this famous Holiday cartoon just as great as the visuals! ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A huge hit for Drake, still riding high commerically, all the while dropping introspective material – with appearances by Rihanna, Pimp C & Dvsn, Wizkid & Kyla, Kanye West and more. Titles include "Keep The Family Close", "9", "U With Me?", "Feel No ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
A huge hit for Drake, still riding high commerically, all the while dropping introspective material – with appearances by Rihanna, Pimp C & Dvsn, Wizkid & Kyla, Kanye West and more. Titles include "Keep The Family Close", "9", "U With Me?", "Feel No ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Drummer Hamid Drake has appeared on countless records over the years – even some as spare as duo improvisation sessions – yet this album is a long-overdue first solo effort from Drake, and one that allows us to hear his sensitive touch on the kit even more than before! Drake's always ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Hamid Drake & Bindu —
Bindu ... CD Rogue Art (France), 2005. Used ...
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Really righteous work from the Chicago scene – a very hip album that features some especially nice guest work on flute from Nicole Mitchell! The group is headed up by percussionist Hamid Drake, who really sounds great here – almost more relaxed and organic in his handling of drums and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Hamid Drake & Bindu —
Blissful ... CD Rogue Art (France), 2007. Used ...
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A very cool group headed by percussionist Hamid Drake – one that features some deeply soulful work from the contemporary Chicago underground! There's a more righteous feel to the set than some of Drake's other recordings – a quality that stretches back to the Chicago scene of the 70s, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Hamid Drake/Elaine Mitchener/William Parker/Orphy Robinson/Pat Thomas —
Some Good News ... CD OTOroku (UK), 2021. Used 2 CDs ...
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A pretty amazing setting for this quintet of top-shelf improvisers – artists who find a way to spin things out in a long creative performance that spans almost two hours in length – always finding a way to make our ears smile with a sense of surprise at all the different moments of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
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Hamid Drake/Sylvain Kassap —
Heads Or Tails ... CD Rogue Art (France), 2007/2013. Used 2CD ...
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Two different duets between reedman Sylvain Kassap and percussionist Hamid Drake – one live, one studio – recorded six years apart, but sounding wonderful together in this double-length package! The first section is live – and features some very long, open improvisations – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The second album from the legendary Nick Drake – one of those records we could never ever live without – and a true piece of genius that's been turning on generations of listeners since Nick first recorded it back at the start of the 70s! The format is folksy, but the execution is ... (Rock) read moreCD
The second album from the legendary Nick Drake – one of those records we could never ever live without – and a true piece of genius that's been turning on generations of listeners since Nick first recorded it back at the start of the 70s! The format is folksy, but the execution is ... (Rock) read moreCD
Rare early songs from Nick Drake – home recordings done before his three classic albums on Island Records, somewhat restored and remastered by his original sound engineer! The quality here is a fair bit better than most of the bootlegs from these years, and the overstuffed package features a ... (Rock) read moreCD
Godlike work from the legendary Nick Drake – and exactly the kind of record that's made him a continuing legend over the years! The style is completely its own – not really folk or rock, but not really jazz either – yet served up with plenty of jazzy phrasing that's helped keep ... (Rock) read moreCD
A sweet UK compilation of some of Nick's best work – and covering the stylistic breadth of it – from the somewhat underappreciated studio band backed gems, to the stripped down and rawly intimate songcraft that cemented his incredible legacy. With the exception of a couple tracks from ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nick Drake —
Pink Moon ... CD Island, 1972. Used ...
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A beautiful treasure from the legendary Nick Drake – the last album he ever recorded – and a set that may well be his most personal as well! The sound here is even more stripped-down than before – often just vocals and acoustic guitar, but used together in ways that are really ... (Rock) read moreCD
Gibraltar Drakus —
Hommage A Zanzibar ... CD IDS/Awesome Tapes From Africa, 1989. New Copy ...
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Gibraltar Drakus was one of the key members of world music powerhouse Les Tetes Brulees back in the 80s – and here, he pays tribute to the legendary guitarist Theodore Zanzibar Epeme, whose sound was such a big part of the group! Guitar lines criss-cross wonderfully, really livening up some ... (Global Grooves) read moreCD
Gibraltar Drakus —
Hommage A Zanzibar ... LP IDS/Awesome Tapes From Africa, 1989. New Copy (reissue)...
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Gibraltar Drakus was one of the key members of world music powerhouse Les Tetes Brulees back in the 80s – and here, he pays tribute to the legendary guitarist Theodore Zanzibar Epeme, whose sound was such a big part of the group! Guitar lines criss-cross wonderfully, really livening up some ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dramatics —
10 1/2 ... CD MCA/PTG (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ...
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The Dramatics hit an 80s groove mood here – and as on their clubbier sides from the end of the 70s, the vocals are still wonderful – and more than anything, the set's a strong soul-based set that still has the group at the top of their game! Ballads actually sparkle the best here ... (Soul) read moreCD
The Dramatics hit an 80s groove mood here – and as on their clubbier sides from the end of the 70s, the vocals are still wonderful – and more than anything, the set's a strong soul-based set that still has the group at the top of their game! Ballads actually sparkle the best here ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A killer collection of work by The Dramatics – featuring their greatest tracks from the early Stax years – seminal work that helped redefine the group soul sound of the 70s! There's a great blend of southern and east coast harmony modes here – and the package is filled with the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Incredible work from The Dramatics! "Devil Is Dope" is this amazing slow funky track about a guy who goes to Hell – and it begins with this hard rumbling bass, and some great sound effects of flames buring the guy! "Hey You" is fantastic, too – and shows the group ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Although not as instantly captivating as their work for Stax, this set for ABC is still a pretty darn great group soul album! The group haven't lost their touch vocally – and Ron Banks and LJ Reynolds are still incredible singers that push smooth soul to a whole new level. The album ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dramatics —
Drama V ... LP ABC, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Damn great work from The Dramatics – a group who never seemed to miss at all during their massive 70s run – and one who really knew how to hold onto an edge in their vocals, and most of their grooves as well! The main maestro here is Don Davis – one of the few late 70s producers ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the Dramatics' best albums, and a real masterpiece of 70's group soul! The style here is a bit different than the group's previous records for Stax – maybe a bit tighter, with sweet arrangements – but these fantastic vocals that cut through everything and grab you to your core ... (Soul) read moreCD
Dramatics —
Dramatic Jackpot ... LP ABC, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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One of the Dramatics' best albums, and a real masterpiece of 70's group soul! The style here is a bit different than the group's previous records for Stax – maybe a bit tighter, with sweet arrangements – but these fantastic vocals that cut through everything and grab you to your core ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Get It", "Givin Up My Love", "You're The Best Thing In My Life", "Loving Time", "You Promised To Be My Girl", and "How Can I Be Sure". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch and Sealed For Your Protection sticker.)
2 great tracks from their Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get LP. "In The Rain" is a haunting harmony cut that sounds like it was lifted from the vaults of The Whatnauts, and "Good Soul Music" is a nice rollicking number with a good groove. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Excellent middle period work by the Dramatics – recorded after their years at Stax, with a slightly smoother groove, and featuring some great tunes that really sparkle! By this point, the group were hitting a Detroit modern mode – with less of the rough edges of the Stax work, which ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get", Get Up And Get Down", "In The Rain", "Hey You! Get Off My Mountain", "Fell For You", "Me And Mrs. Jones", "Choosing Up On You", "Door To Your Heart", "You're Fooling ... (Soul) read moreCD
A fantastic album by The Dramatics – with a harder funkier sound than you'll find on most of their other records of the time – a gritty gem from the group's early years, and a record that really deserves its placement on the Stax label! The record has the group moving into a post-Tempta ... (Soul) read moreCD
"Whatcha See" is one of The Dramatics' best cuts ever! It's got a dope rolling groove, a hard righteous message, and a hook that just won't quit. The track's more than a bit funky, and it's one of those tunes that you've heard for years – and will smile upon catching again! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
An amazing document from Tomkins Square – and a set that goes even beyond the usual high level of some of the other releases from the label! The set's a beautiful archival project – one that seeks to resurrect the rare music of Arizona Dranes – a gospel pianist and vocalist who ... (Gospel) read moreCD
(In great shape!)
Ray Draper with John Coltrane —
Tuba Jazz ... LP Jubilee, 1958. Very Good+ ...
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Fantastic work – and one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by Ray Draper, a jazz tuba player, with an approach to the instrument that's a lot better than you might think! Draper plays the tuba like the best baritone saxophonists – using the lower registers of the instrument to ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing – rainbow stripes in Jubilee logo – nice and clean! Cover has lgiht wear on the top seam, but is very nice overall.)
The Drawbars definitely work here with more than just one finger – and they deliver a really great groove, with a style that's a nice change from some of their contemporaries! Part of the trio's uniqueness lies in the vintage keyboards handled by Chris Haertel – who has a way of going ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
The Drawbars definitely work here with more than just one finger – and they deliver a really great groove, with a style that's a nice change from some of their contemporaries! Part of the trio's uniqueness lies in the vintage keyboards handled by Chris Haertel – who has a way of going ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Drazek Fuscaldo with Drake/Aoki/Jones/Abrams —
June 22 ... LP Astral Spirits, 2023. New Copy ...
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A group that's co-led by guitarists Brent Fuscaldo and Przemyslaw Krys Drazek – the former of whom also sings, while the latter adds trumpet to the mix! The record has the layered feel and mix of acoustic and electric instruments that we love from the Astral Spirits label – and in ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dream 2 Science —
Dream 2 Science ... LP Power Move/Rush Hour (Netherlands), 1990. New Copy (reissue)...
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Very cool work from Ben Cenac of Newcleus fame – a set of house instrumentals that use all the keyboard genius of that earlier groove and move it into the lean clubby sound of the New York scene in the early 90s! There's a great post-Todd Terry vibe going on here – bassy rhythms, ... (House Music) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Produced by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd – with the hit "Life In A Northern Town" – and a guest appearance from Peter Buck of REM. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
A massive amount of work from the Dream Academy – a well-named British trio who gave the world some great sounds over the course of three full LPs and a heck of a lot of singles – all of which are included here with a huge amount of bonus tracks too! The group have a style that's ... (Rock) read moreCD
Titles include "The Lesson Of Love", "Indian Summer", "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime", "In Exile", "In The Hands Of Love", "Hampstead Girl", and "Power To Believe". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a small cutout notch, title sticker, and lightly bumped corners.)
The album where things really come together for The Dream Syndicate – a set that has the band effortlessly fusing psychedelic inspirations with tighter punk-era energy, all at a level that would become a touchstone for other artists for many years to come! The presentation and production is ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
The album where things really come together for The Dream Syndicate – a set that has the band effortlessly fusing psychedelic inspirations with tighter punk-era energy, all at a level that would become a touchstone for other artists for many years to come! The presentation and production is ... (Rock) read moreCD
Titles include "Out Of The Grey", "Boston", "50 In A 25 Zone", "Slide Away", "Now I Ride Alone", "Dancing Blind", and "Forest For The Trees". (Cassettes) Cassette
(Note: This item is not for sale online until 7:00am on Sunday, April 21. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning of Saturday, April 20. It will not be ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Tell Me When It's Over", "Bullet With My Name On It", "Armed With An Empty Gun", "The Medicine Show", and the great "John Coltrane Stereo Blues". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
The standout LP from The Dream Warriors – a quirky hip hop group who first sprung onto the scene in the wake of De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. The duo were Canadian, and had a style that was a bit more open-ended than others – with room for odd samples and a keen sense of humor. ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
The standout LP from The Dream Warriors – a quirky hip hop group who first sprung onto the scene in the wake of De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. The duo were Canadian, and had a style that was a bit more open-ended than others – with room for odd samples and a keen sense of humor. ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really fragile girl group gem from the Texas scene of the 60s – a track that moves a lot slower and with more heartbreaking qualities than many of the big hits of the period – wonderfully gentle, and with that late nite, moody vibe that we usually find in male groups from the sweet ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Dreams —
Dreams ... CD Columbia, 1970. Used ...
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A nice little funky fusion set by Dreams – who were basically the Brecker Brothers, before they stepped out on their own and started calling themselves by that name! The fusion super group actually hews a little closer to the rock side of the fusion game at times, but there's no shortage of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A funky fusion classic – the second Columbia set from this killer group of all-star players! The style's like the first Dreams album – a bit rock-influenced at times, but filled with jazzy instrumentation by players who include Randy Brecker on trumpet, Michael Brecker on saxes, Don ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Dressel Amorosi —
Spectrum ... LP Four Flies (Italy), 2023. New Copy ...
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A set that pays tribute to the glory days of European sound library music, and which is particularly heavy on modes from the early 80s – that point when library funk was stripped down a lot more from the fuller bands of the previous decade, and relied heavily on beats and keyboards! There's ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mark Dresser & Denman Maroney —
Time Changes ... CD Cryptogramopone, 2005. Used ...
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With Michael Sarin on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD
Kenny Drew caught live in the UK in the early 90s – playing with a wonderfully fluid tone, and a bit more sensitivity than in earlier years! The tracks are all quite long, with very drawn-out solos – similar to Drew's best live dates of the 70s – and the trio here features ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Drew —
Evergreen ... CD Alfa/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1991. New Copy ...
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Pure lyrical genius from pianist Kenny Drew – working here in a superb trio that features Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass and the great Alvin Queen on drums! There's a special quality to the recording that seems to make each element in the music resonate in fantastic ways – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Drew's looking a bit hipper than usual on the cover – and he's sounding a bit hipper, too – really stretching out in a way that's different from some of his other albums of the 70s! The set's an overlooked gem from Drew – recorded in the easygoing manner of the Xanadu label' ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Drew —
In Copenhagen ... CD Storyville (Denmark), 1966/1978/1983. Used ...
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An intimate album with Kenny Drew playing solo and in a duo format, accompanied by either Bo Stief or Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass. (Jazz) CD
Progressive piano from a young Kenny Drew – already swinging here with a sound that's unlike anybody else at the time! The album follows nicely from Drew's early work for Blue Note – and like those sides, the groove here is a mix of creatively compelling solo lines, and a slight ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Drew's the star of the set on piano – playing solo here on a session from 1978, with a young bassist Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen in 1966, and an early 80s set of duets with bassist Bo Steif on the remainder of the tracks! The album does a nice job of blocking things out – so ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the greatest albums ever by pianist Kenny Drew – a record that's as noteworthy for the contributions of the sidemen as it is for the efforts of the leader! Drew's a player who often worked mostly in trio formats – but here, he's hitting hard with a righteous Blue Note power ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the greatest albums ever by pianist Kenny Drew – a record that's as noteworthy for the contributions of the sidemen as it is for the efforts of the leader! Drew's a player who often worked mostly in trio formats – but here, he's hitting hard with a righteous Blue Note power ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the greatest albums ever by pianist Kenny Drew – a record that's as noteworthy for the contributions of the sidemen as it is for the efforts of the leader! Drew's a player who often worked mostly in trio formats – but here, he's hitting hard with a righteous Blue Note power ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Drew Jr on piano, Ralph Moore on tenor saxophone, Wallace Roney on trumpet, Christian McBride and George Mraz on bass, and Al Foster and Winard Harper on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Kenny Drew Jr —
Reverie ... CD Meldac/Nippon Crown (Japan), 1996. Used ...
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The title's a tribute to the great John Lewis – and although Kenny Drew definitely plays with a Lewis-like sense of space on the set, there's a warmth to the record that's pure Kenny all the way! The record stands strongly amidst some of the great Drew sessions for Baystate – mature ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Kenny Drew Trio —
Impressions ... CD Timeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1988. New Copy ...
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A beautiful album that definitely lives up to its title – and delivers some of the wonderfully impressionistic piano work that Kenny Drew was recording in the 80s – music that's very different than both his early American albums in the 50s, and some of the key accompaniment he'd provide ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Drew Trio —
Pal Joey ... CD Riverside, 1957. Used ...
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Familiar numbers – but done quite nicely, thanks to the warm early talents of Kenny Drew! The style here is a bit more lyrically evocative than some of the other Riverside piano work of the time – less modern-tinged, but still in a really expressive way that unlocks new corners of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Drew with Almost Big Band —
Sophisticated Lady ... CD Alfa (Japan), 1981. Used ...
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Tracks include: "Blues For Duane", " Serenity", "Bosko's Buisness", and "Sophisticated Lady" . (Jazz) CD