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201
Savoy, 1969. Very Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some yellowing from age, split spine extending half way into the top seam, center split in the bottom seam, and some ink transfer in back.)
202
Johnny Guarnieri —
Bowing Singing Slam/Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 78 RPM, Vinyl record
203
Hampton Hawes/
Savoy/
An odd little album on Savoy – one that collects material from 4 different pianists, packaged with a sexy title, and a cover that has a lusty redhead really "loving" the piano! The best material on here, in our opinion, is the Herbie Nichols work – rare non-Blue Note/
(Includes Savoy obi!)
204
Coleman Hawkins —
Meets The Big Sax Section ... LP Savoy, 1958/
A sweet little 50s session from Hawk – recorded for the World Wide subsidary of Savoy, in a great style that has plenty of room for solo space! Tracks are long, and arranged by Billy Ver Plank – with a moody small combo mode that lets Hawkins get in plenty of those edgey bits in his solos, hidden underneath ostensibly sweeter playing. The rest of the group includes Frank Wess, Marshall Royal, and Frank Foster – and titles include "Ooga Dooga", "Thanks For The Misery", "There Is Nothing Like A Dame", and "An Evening At Papa Joe's". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, large promo sticker, light wear, some clear tape holding the top seam, and partially unglued bottom seam.)
205
Dr Charles G Hayes & The Cosmopolitan Church Of Prayer Choir —
Everything's Alright ... LP Savoy, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
206
Savoy, 1957. Very Good ... $6.99 14.99
One of a few albums cut in America by French 50s modernist Andre Hodeir – a set of compositions arranged and conducted by Hodeir himself, featuring American players that include Idrees Sulieman and Donald Byrd on trumpets, Hal McKusick on alto and bass clarinet, Bobby Jaspar on tenor and flute, Jay Cameron on baritone and clarinet, Eddie Costa on vibes, and Frank Rehak on trombone. Annie Ross does a very nice vocal obligatto on the track "The Alphabet", and other tunes include "On A Standard", "On A Riff", "On A Blues", "Criss Cross", and "Paradoxe II". LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing with RVG etch. Cover has a small top seam split, but the rest is great!)
207
Savoy, 1986. Very Good+ ... $11.99 19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
208
Richard Groove Holmes —
Groove's Groove ... CD Savoy/
An assortment of tracks from Groove's later years on Muse Records – a great time when he dropped the electronics of some of his 70s sessions, and moved back to the small combo soul jazz grooving mode that first got him started in the jazz business! The tracks are all relatively long, and featuring an assortment of well-chosen players that include Idris Muhammad, Houston Person, Cecil Bridgewater, Jimmy Ponder, and Buddy Caldwell – all nicely recapturing the Prestige Records spirit, thanks to production work by Bob Porter and Houston Person. 10 tracks in all – including "Where Or When", "Groove's Groove", "My One & Only Love", "Stella By Starlight", "Broadway", and "Hackensack". CD
209
Helen Humes —
E-Baba-Le-Ba – The Rhythm & Blues Years ... LP Savoy, Mid 40s-Early 50s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A collection of some of vocalist Humes best known songs from the 1940s and early 1950s. LP, Vinyl record album
210
Savoy, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
211
Institutional Radio Choir —
New Life, New Love ... LP Savoy, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
212
Vijay Iyer —
Reimagining ... CD Savoy, 2005. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Vijay Iyer on piano, Rudresh Mahanthappa on alto sax, Stephan Crump on bass, and Marcus Gilmore on drums. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
213
Milt Jackson —
Early Modern ... CD Savoy, Late 40s/
23 tracks – all early Savoy Records material by this legendary vibist – including some rare alternate takes! CD
(Out of print.)
214
Milt Jackson —
From Opus De Jazz To Jazz Skyline ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best-known 50s jazz sessions from the Savoy label – a laidback classic that's a great illustration of the label's shift in modes after the early bop years! The setting here is relatively informal – with Milt Jackson as the ersatz leader, working almost in blowing session mode with hip players who include Frank Wess on flute and tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – all players who relax into a groove wonderfully, and really open up on the album's four long tracks. Titles include the classic reading of "Opus De Funk", plus "Opus Pocus", "You Leave Me Breathless", and "Opus & Interlude". A great little set from Milt Jackson – not just for his work on vibes, but also for some great tenor from Lucky Thompson! Thompson's raspy edge brings a nice degree of soulfulness to the set – a sound that adds depth to the sometimes mellower moments set down by Jackson and the rhythm section of Hank Jones, Wendell Marshall, and Kenny Clarke! The small group setting and the longer tracks make the record a good showcase for Thompson's talents at the time – and his way of building a solo gets plenty of room to do its thing here – on tracks that include "Lover", "Angel Face", "Can't Help Lovin That Man", "Sometimes I'm Happy", and "What's New". CD
215
Savoy, 1955. Very Good ... $3.99
One of the best-known 50s jazz sessions from the Savoy label – a laidback classic that's a great illustration of the label's shift in modes after the early bop years! The setting here is relatively informal – with Milt Jackson as the ersatz leader, working almost in blowing session mode with hip players who include Frank Wess on flute and tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – all players who relax into a groove wonderfully, and really open up on the album's four long tracks. Titles include the classic reading of "Opus De Funk", plus "Opus Pocus", "You Leave Me Breathless", and "Opus & Interlude". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono maroon label pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has light wear.)
216
Milt Jackson —
Opus De Jazz (70s pressing) ... LP Savoy, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the best-known 50s jazz sessions from the Savoy label – a laidback classic that's a great illustration of the label's shift in modes after the early bop years! The setting here is relatively informal – with Milt Jackson as the ersatz leader, working almost in blowing session mode with hip players who include Frank Wess on flute and tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – all players who relax into a groove wonderfully, and really open up on the album's four long tracks. Titles include the classic reading of "Opus De Funk", plus "Opus Pocus", "You Leave Me Breathless", and "Opus & Interlude". LP, Vinyl record album
217
Savoy, 1955. Very Good- ... $11.99
One of the best-known 50s jazz sessions from the Savoy label – a laidback classic that's a great illustration of the label's shift in modes after the early bop years! The setting here is relatively informal – with Milt Jackson as the ersatz leader, working almost in blowing session mode with hip players who include Frank Wess on flute and tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – all players who relax into a groove wonderfully, and really open up on the album's four long tracks. Titles include the classic reading of "Opus De Funk", plus "Opus Pocus", "You Leave Me Breathless", and "Opus & Interlude". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has some light wear & aging.)
218
JC White Singers —
Come Alive For Jesus ... LP Savoy, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
219
John Jenkins & Donald Byrd —
Jazz Eyes ... CD Regent/
A great little session – an oft-overlooked gem from Savoy's legendary hardbop years of the 50s! Altoist John Jenkins leads the session – which also features Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor – and with a lineup like that, you can hardly miss! The set grooves like one of the best edgey Prestige blowing sessions from the time – long tracks, lots of room for solos, and a surprising coherency that really drives the whole thing. The album's only got 4 long tracks – "Orpheus", "Honeylike", "Rockaway", and "Star Eyes". CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing.)
220
Savoy, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some yellowing from age, and light stains at the sides.)
221
Jive Bombers —
Blues Don't Mean A Thing/
Savoy, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
222
Savoy, 1981. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
223
Savoy, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, and a large round sticker spot in front.)
224
Pete Johnson —
Pete's Blues ... CD Savoy/
With Al Hall on bass, Albert Nicholas on clarinet, Hot Lips Page on trumpet, JC Heard on drums, Jimmy Shirley on guitar, Ben Webster on tenor sax & JC Higginbotham on trombone. CD
(Out of print.)
225
Pete Johnson —
Pete's Blues ... LP Savoy, 1946. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Pete Johnson on piano, JC Heard and Jack Parker on drums, Al Hall and Abe Bolar on bass, Jimmy Shirley on guitar, Albert Nicholas on clarinet, Ben Webster and Budd Johnson on tenor, Hot Lips Page on trumpet, JC Higginbotham and Clyde Bernhardt on trombone, and Don Stovall on alto. LP, Vinyl record album
226
Savoy, Late 70s/
... CD
(Sealed.)
227
Hank Jones —
Bluebird – Hank Jones Trio With Guests ... LP Savoy, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Hank's few non-trio sets as a leader – and a great set of hardbop tunes that features work by Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson, Herbie Mann, and Kenny Clarke. The horns add in a lot more than you get on the usual Jones album – taking Hank's piano into firey territory that shows he can groove with the best of them! Titles include "Bluebird", "Hank's Pranks", "Alpha", "Wine & Brandy". LP, Vinyl record album
228
Savoy, 1955. Used ... $9.99
One of Hank Jones' key mid 50s sides for the Savoy label – and quite possibly the hippest of the bunch, thanks to the presence of a young Donald Byrd on trumpet! The core trio here is Hank's group with Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – but it's Donald Byrd's trumpet that really makes the album shine – by adding in a slightly sharper edge than you might normally hear on some of Jones' sweeter trio sets. An additional trumpeter – Matty Dice – joins the group on some of the tracks too, blowing alongside Byrd in a relaxed, open-ended way that's totally great. Titles include "An Evening At Papa Joe's, "Summer's Gone", "Don't Blame Me", "And Then Some", and "Almost Like Being In Love". CD
(Out of print.)
229
Hank Jones —
Hank Jones Quartet & Quintet ... LP Savoy, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Hank Jones' key mid 50s sides for the Savoy label – and quite possibly the hippest of the bunch, thanks to the presence of a young Donald Byrd on trumpet! The core trio here is Hank's group with Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – but it's Donald Byrd's trumpet that really makes the album shine – by adding in a slightly sharper edge than you might normally hear on some of Jones' sweeter trio sets. An additional trumpeter – Matty Dice – joins the group on some of the tracks too, blowing alongside Byrd in a relaxed, open-ended way that's totally great. Titles include "An Evening At Papa Joe's, "Summer's Gone", "Don't Blame Me", "And Then Some", and "Almost Like Being In Love". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hank Jones Quartet & Quintet ... CD 9.99230
Duke Jordan & Hall Overton —
Jazz Laboratory Series – Do It Yourself Jazz Vol 1 & 2 ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Gigi Gryce, Oscar Peterson and Kenny Clarke on the first 4 tracks and Hall Overton, Phil Woods, Teddy Kotick and Nick Stabulas on the back 4. CD
231
Yusef Lateef —
Fabric Of Jazz ... LP Savoy, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album from brother Yusef, and one that's got the haunting mix of hardbop and exotic instrumentation that made these early records so great. Yusef plays argol and flute, in addition to straight tenor, and he's backed by a Detroit group that includes Bernard McKinney on euphonium , Terry Pollard on piano, William Austin on bass, and Frank Gant on drums. The set has a great rendition of Lateef's own "Valse Bouk", plus the tracks "Moon Tree", "Half Breed", and "Stella By Starlight". Long tracks, a nice moody feel, and a cool cover, to boot! LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp! Note: Vinyl has some light wobbling, but played fine for us – but is discounted because of this. Cover has light tape on the seam, but is nice overall.)
232
Yusef Lateef —
Gong ... LP Savoy, 1957. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of the genius work that Yusef Lateef cut for the Savoy label in his early years – a haunting mix of hardbop and exotic instrumentation that may well be some of Lateef's greatest music ever! Yusef plays tenor and flute, and he's backed by a Detroit group that includes Wilbur Harden on flugelhorn, Hugh Lawson on piano and ocarina, Ernie Farrow on bass and earthboard and Oliver Jackson on drums and gong. 13 numbers in all, including "Prayer To The East", "8540 12th Street", 'Sounds Of Nature", "Seulb", "Lover Man", "Gypsy Arab", "Night In Tunisia", 'Love Dance", "Sram","Endura" and "Delilah". LP, Vinyl record album
233
Yusef Lateef —
Jazz For The Thinker ... LP Savoy, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
"Jazz For The Thinker" – a great title for this mind-expanding set of tunes from Yusef Lateef, recording here from the Detroit underground of the late 50s, with a really cosmic and exotic approach to his work! The album's one of the best of Lateef's sides for Savoy – a blend of hardbop influences with some Africanist leanings – never too over the top, but subtly snuck into more conventional elements of the tunes. The group's a quintet with Curtis Fuller, Louis Hayes, and Ernie Farrow – and titles are all originals, and include "Space", "Midday", "Polarity", and "Happyology". LP, Vinyl record album
(80s white label SJ pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
234
Yusef Lateef —
Jazz Mood ... LP Savoy, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful stuff from Brother Yusef, cut during his early days with Savoy, when he was hitting a perfect mix of soul jazz, hardbop, and more exotic instrumentation. This set features his great quintet with Curtis Fuller, Hugh Lawson, and Louis Hayes – and Yusef plays a number of other strange percussive and reed instruments, in addition to his usual tenor. The tracks are haunting, and all originals. Titles include "Blues In Space", "Morning", "Metaphor", and "The Beginning". Very nice! LP, Vinyl record album
235
Elder James Lenox —
I'm One Of Them Today ... LP Savoy, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Features the Greater Holy Temple Combined Choirs. LP, Vinyl record album
236
Barbara Long —
Soul ... CD Savoy, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very hip album of vocal jazz – recorded by the underground singer Barbara Long, a righteous east coast talent who cut a very small amount of work during the 60s. This set's got Long backed by a small group that includes Booker Ervin, Billy Howell, and Nat Phipps – and Ervin's tenor solos, some of the few he ever played with a singer, are very much in his classic style. The set list features some great obscure numbers – and titles include "Where Is Lonesome", "Largo To Oscar", "Gee Baby", "Swan Lake", "Serenade", and "It's Heaven". CD
(Out of print.)
237
Donald Malloy —
Holy Spirit ... LP Savoy, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
238
Ray Manning Singers —
Look What You're Missing ... LP Savoy, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
239
Roberta Martin Singers —
It Was The Blood ... LP Savoy, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
240
Roberta Martin Singers —
Praise God ... LP Savoy, 1967. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split spine, splitting on the top & bottom seams, light surface wear.)
241
Roberta Martin Singers —
Roberta Martin Singers – Twelve Inspirational Songs ... LP Savoy, 1957. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
242
Pat Martino —
First Light – Joyous Lake/Savoy, 1976. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
On Joyous Lake; Delmar Brown on electric piano, Mark Leonard on bass & Kenwood Dennard on drums & percussion. On Starbright; Gil Goldstein on keyboards, Michael Mainieri & Warren Bernhardt on synetesizers, Will Lee on bass, Charles Collins & Michael Carvin on drums, Alyrio Lima Cova on percussion, Marty Quinn on tablas & Joe D'Onofrio on violin. CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode.)
243
Pat Martino —
Footprints ... CD Savoy, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Martino plays in a 2-guitar quartet – with Bobby Rose backing him up on guitar, plus rhythm accompaniment by Richard Davis and Billy Higgins. The sound's definitely in the trippier, post-hippie style of Martino's work, with a sort of looseness and fluidity that you either love or hate, but a nicely swinging rhythm underneath. Titles include "Footprints", "Road Song", "The Visit", and "Alone Together". CD
244
Mass Choir Of The National Convention Of Gospel Choirs & Choruses —
Just One Touch ... LP Savoy, 1981. Sealed 2LP ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
245
Brownie McGhee —
My Fault/Savoy, 1948. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 78 RPM, Vinyl record
246
Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry —
Climbin' Up ... CD Savoy, Early/
... CD
247
Memphis Slim —
I'll Just Keep On Singin' The Blues ... CD Savoy, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early 60s material, originally issued on the Strand label – recorded in Chicago, with Memphis Slim on vocals and piano, and Matt Guitar Murphy on guitar – with a likely backup from John Calvin on alto and Johnny Board on tenor. CD
248
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic session of modernist jazz – and some of Mingus most groundbreaking early work! The album was recorded for Savoy with 2 different groups – one's got Mingus leading John LaPorta on alto, Teo Macero on tenor, and Mal Waldron on piano, and the other group's a quartet with Macero, Kenny Clarke, and Wally Cirillo. The set marks a strong shift for Mingus – into tightly composed tracks that arc out in complex lines, hinting at the ferocity of later years – and it offers a showcase for a strong set of soloists carefully picked to match Mingus' rich vision. Titles include "Gregarian Chant", "Rose Geranium", "Purple Heart", "Transeason", "Smog L.A.", and "Level Seven". CD also features one bonus track not on the original LP – a previously unissued version of "Body & Soul" cut during the same sessions! CD
249
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1955. Used ... $8.99
A classic session of modernist jazz – and some of Mingus most groundbreaking early work! The album was recorded for Savoy with 2 different groups – one's got Mingus leading John LaPorta on alto, Teo Macero on tenor, and Mal Waldron on piano, and the other group's a quartet with Macero, Kenny Clarke, and Wally Cirillo. The set marks a strong shift for Mingus – into tightly composed tracks that arc out in complex lines, hinting at the ferocity of later years – and it offers a showcase for a strong set of soloists carefully picked to match Mingus' rich vision. Titles include "Gregarian Chant", "Rose Geranium", "Purple Heart", "Transeason", "Smog L.A.", and "Level Seven". CD also features one bonus track not on the original LP – a previously unissued version of "Body & Soul" cut during the same sessions! CD
(Includes Savoy/Denon obi.)
250
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD Savoy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic session of modernist jazz – and some of Mingus most groundbreaking early work! The album was recorded for Savoy with 2 different groups – one's got Mingus leading John LaPorta on alto, Teo Macero on tenor, and Mal Waldron on piano, and the other group's a quartet with Macero, Kenny Clarke, and Wally Cirillo. The set marks a strong shift for Mingus – into tightly composed tracks that arc out in complex lines, hinting at the ferocity of later years – and it offers a showcase for a strong set of soloists carefully picked to match Mingus' rich vision. Titles include "Gregarian Chant", "Rose Geranium", "Purple Heart", "Transeason", "Smog L.A.", and "Level Seven". CD also features one bonus track not on the original LP – a previously unissued version of "Body & Soul" cut during the same sessions! CD
Also available Jazz Composers Workshop ... CD 8.99251
Hank Mobley —
Jazz Message of Hank Mobley Volume 1 ... CD Savoy/
The jazz message of Hank Mobley here is loud, proud, and plenty soulful – a key early illustration of his massive talents on the tenor sax, recorded in the relaxed company of top-shelf players of his generation! The format's a bit less structured than Mobley on Blue Note – more in a Prestige mode, although not as loose as a blowing session, given the length of the tunes. Two groups work with Hank on the set – one that includes John LaPorta on alto, Donald Byrd on trumpet, and Horace Silver on piano – another with Byrd on trumpet and Ronnie Ball on piano. La Porta's alto is an especially nice treat – quite an unusual modern pairing with Mobley – and rhythm is from either Doug Watkins or Wendell Marshall on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums. Titles include "Cattin", "Madeline", "When I Fall In Love", "Budo", "I Married An Angel", and "The Jazz Message". CD
(Out of print 1991 pressing.)
252
Savoy (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Early and brilliant work by the MJQ – recorded at a time when the combo's idea was quite unique, and when its execution was still filled with a lot of creative energy! The group, of course, features the core duo of Milt Jackson and John Lewis – and bass chores are handled by either Percy Heath, or Ray Brown – the latter of whom dominates the album surprisingly. Drums are mostly by Kenny Clarke, whose harder touch gave the group an edge on a lot more of these early recordings – and on a few numbers, Al Jones sits in instead of Kenny. Titles include "Love Me Pretty Baby", "D&E", "True Blues", "Yesterdays", "Round About Midnight", and "Milt Meets Sid". CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
253
Charles Moffett —
Gift ... LP Savoy, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic bit of messed up avant garde jazz – and the first record ever from drummer Charles Moffett! The session was one of the rare few cut during Savoy's avant garde period – and it features Wilbur Ware on bass, Paul Jeffrey on tenor, and Dennis O'Toole on trumpet. The tracks have a very strange approach – with kind of a New York ESP sound, but also mixed with more of a soul jazz sensibility, and some slight bits of hippy dippy nuttiness. The record makes up for any weakness in the technical deparment with lots energy and a strong sense of effort – and it includes strange tracks like "Avant Garde Got Soul Too", "The Gift", and "Adnerb". LP, Vinyl record album
254
James Moody —
Homage ... CD Savoy, 2004. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Jim Rotundi on trumpet, Lou Marini and Lawrence Feldman on flute, and David Hazeltine on piano. CD
255
Brew Moore, Allen Eager, Phil Urso, & Others —
Brothers & Other Mothers Vol 2 ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/
An excellent collection of overlooked tenor players from the late 40s and early 50s – put together from rare Savoy 78s and 10" sessions – with excellent notes, too! Features a full side each of work by Brew Moore, Allen Eager, and Phil Urso – plus tracks by Teddy Reig and Bernie Privin. LP, Vinyl record album
256
Frank Morgan/Savoy, Mid 50s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Includes cuts from a 1954 sessions with Frank Morgan and the Kenny Clarke All-Stars, with Walter Benton on tenor, Milt Jackson on vibes, Gerald Wiggins on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums; plus cuts from a 1955 sessions with Gigi Gryce on alto, Duke Jordan on piano, Oscar Pettiford on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue, still sealed with light wear and a sticker spot.)
257
Savoy/
One of Lee Morgan's first-ever recordings as a leader, cut way back when he was just a hip teenager from Philly with a bucketful of promise on the trumpet! The session's a crack hard bop date – with an all-star cast that includes Hank Mobley on tenor, Hank Jones on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – and although the proceedings are a bit rough around the edges compared to some of the Blue Note sets, the album's still filled with a heck of a lot of fire, and like all Morgan albums, is totally worth owning! Tracks are longish, and filled with imagination – and titles include "Bet", "Hank's Shout", "Nostalgia", "That's All", and "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise". CD
(1995 Japanese pressing.)
258
Savoy/
Tracks include-"Budo", "Cattin", "Hank's Shout", "Madeline" and more. CD
(Out of print.)
259
Mark Murphy —
Timeless ... CD Muse/
A sweet little collection of work recorded by Mark Murphy for the Muse label – one that shows the rich array of styles and modes that Mark was using at the time – a great run through Brazilian, soul jazz, and more traditional jazz vocal sounds! The depth of Murphy's talents has been noted often by us on these pages – but his work at Muse deserves especial note, because the label offered him freedom to explore the full range of ideas – and Mark's years at Muse were filled with the kind of tunes that few other jazz singers could match. Highlights include his seminal readings of "Red Clay", "Stolen Moments", and "Cantaloupe Island" – plus a great English version of Jobim's "Two Kites", and the tracks "Blood Count", "Young & Foolish", "Moody's Mood", "Time On My Hands", and a version of "Parker's Mood" that includes a reading from Kerouac's The Subterraneans! CD
260
Fats Navarro —
Fats Navarro Memorial Album ... CD Savoy, 1946/
One of the few full albums ever issued under the name of trumpeter Fats Navarro – and like most of them, a posthumous collection of material cut before his untimely early death! The set's a memorial of sorts, and it compiles some important sides from the mid 40s, recorded for Savoy – material that really helped set the stage for bop at the time, even though most folks were still just finding a name for the form. There's some really standout elements here – like a handful of tracks that feature sparkling arrangements from Gil Fuller, with Sonny Stitt on alto and Morris Lane on tenor – on titles that include "Boppin A Riff (parts 1 & 2)", "Fat Boy (parts 1 & 2)", and "Webb City (parts 1 & 2)". The moody singer Kay Penton makes an appearance on a few other great cuts – "Bebop Carroll", "Gone With The Wind", "The Tadd Walk", and "That Someone Must Be You". And other numbers feature Kenny Dorham on trumpet and Sonny Stitt on alto – on titles that include "Good Kick" and "Serenade To A Square". CD
261
Fats Navarro —
Fats Navarro Memorial Album ... CD Savoy/
One of the few full albums ever issued under the name of trumpeter Fats Navarro – and like most of them, a posthumous collection of material cut before his untimely early death! The set's a memorial of sorts, and it compiles some important sides from the mid 40s, recorded for Savoy – material that really helped set the stage for bop at the time, even though most folks were still just finding a name for the form. There's some really standout elements here – like a handful of tracks that feature sparkling arrangements from Gil Fuller, with Sonny Stitt on alto and Morris Lane on tenor – on titles that include "Boppin A Riff (parts 1 & 2)", "Fat Boy (parts 1 & 2)", and "Webb City (parts 1 & 2)". The moody singer Kay Penton makes an appearance on a few other great cuts – "Bebop Carroll", "Gone With The Wind", "The Tadd Walk", and "That Someone Must Be You". And other numbers feature Kenny Dorham on trumpet and Sonny Stitt on alto – on titles that include "Good Kick" and "Serenade To A Square". CD
262
Savoy, Late 40s. Used ... $2.99
A heavy bop classic – nearly all of Fats' recordings for Savoy, compiled on a single CD! CD
263
New Jersey Mass Choir —
I Want To Know What Love Is/Savoy, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Modern soul crossover work from the NJ Mass Choir, kind of in the same vein as the Clark Sisters work from the same period. 12-inch, Vinyl record
264
New Jerusalem Baptist Church Choir —
Lord Is My Light ... LP Savoy, 1981. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, aging, and a bent corner.)
265
New Jerusalem Baptist Church Choir —
Never Give Up ... LP Savoy, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
266
Red Norvo —
Move! ... LP Savoy, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great 50s material from Red Norvo – recorded with Tal Farlow on guitar and Charles Mingus on bass! The drum-less combination of vibes, guitar, and bass makes for an almost-exotic approach – one that rings out with some new moods and tones on tracks that are old standards – in a manner that really helps us understand why folks from the old days think Norvo's so great! Titles include "Godchild", "September Song", "Swedish Pastry", "I'll Remember April", "I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me", "Cheek To Cheek", "This Can't Be Love", "I Get A Kick Out Of You" and "Move". LP, Vinyl record album
(Later maroon label pressing in a black & white cover.)
267
Savoy, 1982. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, a promo sticker, edge wear, and light surface wear.)
268
Savoy, 1983. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and yellowing from age.)
269
Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Classic Savoy Records 78s from Johnny Otis – with work from his whole large group of performers – including Little Esther, The Robins, Jimmy Rushing, Mel Walker, Preacher Lee Graves, and Redd Lyte! LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has a cut corner, promo sticker, some ring and edge wear, and price sticker remnants.)
270
Savoy, 1950. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Featuring The Robins. 78 RPM, Vinyl record
271
Shun Pace-Rhodes —
He Lives ... LP Savoy, 1991. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
272
Charlie Parker —
Bird Returns (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Savoy (Japan), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pretty great Charlie Parker material – issued by Savoy a number of years after his death, and obtained from obscure sources, with no data on the players on the sessions. The tracks are all nice and long, with plenty of solo space – and the recording quality is pretty good overall, possibly from a radio source, but sounding a bit more "live" than that. Titles include "Half Nelson", "Chasin The Bird", "Ko Ko", "Thriving From A Riff", and "Barbados". CD
(1996 Japanese pressing.)
273
Savoy, Late 40s/
One of the better of the many posthumous albums that Savoy issued after Bird's death. The set combines master takes and alternates of classic Parker material for the label, and includes pivotal bop tracks like "Parker's Mood", "Constellation", "Ah-Leu-Cha", "Perhaps" and "Another Hair Do". LP, Vinyl record album
(Later maroon label pressing in the cover with red lettering. Cover has a slightly wavy lower corner, but is nice overall.)
274
Savoy, Late 40s/
One of the better of the many posthumous albums that Savoy issued after Bird's death. The set combines master takes and alternates of classic Parker material for the label, and includes pivotal bop tracks like "Parker's Mood", "Constellation", "Donna Lee", "Billie's Bounce", and "Chasing The Bird". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch, in the grey cover, with some gloss peel on the edges, tiny split on spine, light surface wear & spot of marker on the back.)
275
Savoy, Late 40s/
One of the better of the many posthumous albums that Savoy issued after Bird's death. The set combines master takes and alternates of classic Parker material for the label, and includes pivotal bop tracks like "Parker's Mood", "Constellation", "Donna Lee", "Billie's Bounce", and "Chasing The Bird". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing, with deep groove and very small RVG etch. Cover has a split top seam and mostly split spine, peeled strip along the top from tape removal, some spots of marker, surface wear & aging.)
276
Savoy, 1945/
Well, it's not the whole Charlie Parker Story – but the album does feature some great material from a very famous session, recorded on 11/
(1991 Nippon Columbia pressing.)
277
Charlie Parker —
Charlie Parker Story – The Greatest Recording Session Made In Modern Jazz History In Its Entirety ... LP Savoy, 1945. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Well, it's not the whole Charlie Parker Story – but the album does feature some great material from a very famous session, recorded on 11/
278
Savoy, Late 40s. Used ... $0.99
This record collects some unreleased takes as well as original masters of some of his better known recordings. Included on this collection are "Bird Gets The Worm", "Bluebird", "Klaunstance", "Barbados", "Merry Go Round", "Chasing The Bird", "Koko", "Perhaps", "Warming Up A Riff", "Slim's Jam", "Popity Pop", "Dizzy Boogie", and "Flat Foot Floogie". CD
Also available Genius Of Charlie Parker ... LP 24.99(1991 Savoy/Nippon Columbia pressing.)
279
Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
This record collects some unreleased takes as well as some original masters of some of his better known recordings. Included on this collection are "Bird Gets The Worm", "Bluebird", "Klaunstance", "Barbados", "Merry Go Round", "Chasing The Bird", "Koko", "Perhaps", "Warming Up A Riff", "Slim's Jam", "Popity Pop", "Dizzy Boogie", and "Flat Foot Floogie". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Genius Of Charlie Parker ... CD 0.99(60s maroon label pressing with RVG etch, in a white background cover.)
280
Savoy, Late 40s/
Older Charlie Parker material – originally recorded as 78rpm releases for Savoy, packaged up here in full LP form, along with alternate takes and a great cover, in the years after his early death! Players include Miles Davis on trumpet, Tiny Grimes on guitar, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet and piano, Duke Jordan and John Lewis on piano, and Max Roach on drums – and titles include "Red Cross", "Sippin At Bells", "Little Willie Leaps", "Donna Lee", "Chasing The Bird", and "Half Nelson". CD
(Out of print.)
281
Charlie Parker —
Immortal Charlie Parker ... CD Savoy, Late 40s/
Older Charlie Parker material – originally recorded as 78rpm releases for Savoy, packaged up here in full LP form, along with alternate takes and a great cover, in the years after his early death! Players include Miles Davis on trumpet, Tiny Grimes on guitar, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet and piano, Duke Jordan and John Lewis on piano, and Max Roach on drums – and titles include "Red Cross", "Sippin At Bells", "Little Willie Leaps", "Donna Lee", "Chasing The Bird", and "Half Nelson". CD
282
Savoy, Late 40s/
Older Charlie Parker material – originally recorded as 78rpm releases for Savoy, packaged up here in full LP form, along with alternate takes and a great cover, in the years after his early death! Players include Miles Davis on trumpet, Tiny Grimes on guitar, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet and piano, Duke Jordan and John Lewis on piano, and Max Roach on drums – and titles include "Red Cross", "Sippin At Bells", "Little Willie Leaps", "Donna Lee", "Chasing The Bird", and "Half Nelson". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing. Cover has gloss peel at the top right corner, light wear and aging, and a vintage price sticker in back.)
283
Charlie Parker —
Immortal Charlie Parker (blue cover) ... LP Savoy, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Older Charlie Parker material – originally recorded as 78rpm releases for Savoy, packaged up here in full LP form, along with alternate takes and a great cover, in the years after his early death! Players include Miles Davis on trumpet, Tiny Grimes on guitar, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet and piano, Duke Jordan and John Lewis on piano, and Max Roach on drums – and titles include "Red Cross", "Sippin At Bells", "Little Willie Leaps", "Donna Lee", "Chasing The Bird", and "Half Nelson". LP, Vinyl record album
(Later maroon label pressing with RVG etch. A nice copy.)
284
Charlie Parker —
Immortal Charlie Parker (yellow cover) ... LP Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Older Charlie Parker material – originally recorded as 78rpm releases for Savoy, packaged up here in full LP form, along with alternate takes and a great cover, in the years after his early death! Players include Miles Davis on trumpet, Tiny Grimes on guitar, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet and piano, Duke Jordan and John Lewis on piano, and Max Roach on drums – and titles include "Red Cross", "Sippin At Bells", "Little Willie Leaps", "Donna Lee", "Chasing The Bird", and "Half Nelson". LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has some gloss peeling at the opening, light wear & aging, name in pen on the back.)
285
Charlie Parker —
New Sounds In Modern Music – As Played By Its Creator – Charlie Parker Vol 1 ... 7-inch Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Early work on Savoy – with Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, John Lewis and Bud Powell on piano, and Max Roach on drums! 7-inch, Vinyl record
286
Charlie Parker —
New Sounds In Modern Music – As Played By Its Creator – Charlie Parker Vol 2 ... 7-inch Savoy, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Early work on Savoy – with Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, John Lewis and Bud Powell on piano, and Max Roach on drums! 7-inch, Vinyl record
287
Charlie Parker —
Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker ... CD Savoy/
That's two new sides to be exact! The first session features Miles Davis, Al Haig, Tommy Potter and Max Roach. The second replaces Davis with Kenny Dorham and adds Lucky Thompson and Milt Jackson. Tracks include "52nd St. Theme", "Slow Boat To China", "Hot House" and "Big Foot". CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
288
Savoy/
A warmly crafted set that features Cecil Payne at the height of his powers on baritone sax – blowing with a sense of soul and timing that's right up there with some of the hipper tenor players of his generation! Payne's sound on the instrument is amazingly precise and wonderfully fluid – blown beautifully in two different settings for the album – one in a quartet with Duke Jordan on piano, Tommy Potter on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – the other in the same group, but with Kenny Dorham added in on trumpet! Dorham's tones further emphasize the sweeter sound of Cecil on his chosen instrument – and titles on the set include "Arnetta", "Chessman's Delight", "Bringing Up Father", "Groovin High", "Saucer Eyes", and "Man Of Moods". CD
(1991 purple back Nippon pressing with obi.)
289
Savoy, 1957. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A really well done memorial to the (then) recently-departed Charlie Parker – cut with an unusual lineup that features Cecil Payne on baritone sax, Phil Woods on alto, and Frank Socolow on tenor – all working through long, laidback takes of 4 of Bird's best known compositions! There's a really relaxed feel to the record that's totally great – and the players aren't so much aping the sound of Charlie Parker's work, as they are working in the newer freedoms allows by it – stretching out in freely creative lines that never fail to please, and working here with a rhythm section that includes Duke Jordan on piano, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Art Taylor on drums. The album was recorded live at the Five Spot – and titles include "Parker's Mood", "Steeplechase", "Buzzy", and "Scrapple From The Apple". Great 80s pressing – done on 2LPs – with lots of unissued material! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue.)
290
Art Pepper —
Surf Ride ... CD Savoy, 1952/
A classic 50s album on Savoy – a set that's almost as memorable for its cartoony cover as it is for the great Art Pepper material on the record! Pepper's tone here is wonderful – that sharper-edged, more soulful approach that you often get in his smaller label 50s work – a nice contrast to some of the smoother sides of Art, and the part of his sound we really love. The album's got three different west coast groups working with Pepper – with players who include Russ Freeman or Hampton Hawes on piano, Jack Montrose on tenor, Joe Mondragon or Monte Budwig on bass, and Larry Bunker or Bobby White on drums. But Art's the main star of the set – blowing beautifully throughout, with both jaw-dropping precision and a tremendous sense of sound! Titles include "Tickle Toe", "Chili Pepper", "Susie The Poodle", "Brown Gold", "Holiday Flight", "Surf Ride", "Straight Life", "Cinnamon", and "Thyme Time". CD
291
Oscar Pettiford —
Discoveries ... LP Savoy, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A mid 80s collection of tracks pulled from 50s sessions, with sidemen that include Billy Taylor on piano, Charles Mingus on bass, Eddie Costa on piano, Paul Quinichette on tenor, and Hank Jones on piano. LP, Vinyl record album
292
Philadelphia Mass Choir —
Everything You Do, Do It In Spirit ... LP Savoy, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
293
Herbert Pickard —
Soul Piano ... LP Savoy, 1960s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, half split top seam, mostly split spine, and split bottom seam.)
294
Sara Jordan Powell —
Songs Of Faith & Inspiration ... LP Savoy, 1971. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear and aging, mostly in back, splitting in the top seam, center split in the bottom seam, and some splitting at the bottom of the spine.)
295
Sara Jordan Powell —
When Jesus Comes ... LP Savoy, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging.)
296
Savoy, 1977. Very Good ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has oxidation. Cover has light wear.)
297
Savoy/
The one and only album that Sun Ra ever cut for the Savoy label – a beautifully understated session that mixes more conventional jazz with some particularly Ra-like touches! The group on the set is extremely tight – especially the horn work of John Gilmore, Marshall Allen, and Pat Patrick – who glide together along with some of the best mainstream modernists of the 50s, but break out with earthier tones and phrases that clearly mark their playing as different from the norm. Ra plays relatively straight piano for the album, but there's more than enough Arkestra touches from other players on bells and assorted percussion – emphasizing the rhythmic qualities of the tunes, and really living up to the promise of titles that include "Bassism", "China Gates", "Of Sounds And Something Else", "Tapestry From An Asteroid", "Jet Flight", "Space Jazz Reverie", and "Where Is Tomorrow?". CD
Also available (Great version – with new remastering from the original tapes, and new notes and essays as well.)
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 9.99
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 5.99
298
Savoy, 1961. Used ... $9.99
The one and only album that Sun Ra ever cut for the Savoy label – a beautifully understated session that mixes more conventional jazz with some particularly Ra-like touches! The group on the set is extremely tight – especially the horn work of John Gilmore, Marshall Allen, and Pat Patrick – who glide together along with some of the best mainstream modernists of the 50s, but break out with earthier tones and phrases that clearly mark their playing as different from the norm. Ra plays relatively straight piano for the album, but there's more than enough Arkestra touches from other players on bells and assorted percussion – emphasizing the rhythmic qualities of the tunes, and really living up to the promise of titles that include "Bassism", "China Gates", "Of Sounds And Something Else", "Tapestry From An Asteroid", "Jet Flight", "Space Jazz Reverie", and "Where Is Tomorrow?". CD
Also available (1993 purple back Savoy pressing.)
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 14.99
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 5.99
299
Savoy, 1961. Used ... $5.99
The one and only album that Sun Ra ever cut for the Savoy label – a beautifully understated session that mixes more conventional jazz with some particularly Ra-like touches! The group on the set is extremely tight – especially the horn work of John Gilmore, Marshall Allen, and Pat Patrick – who glide together along with some of the best mainstream modernists of the 50s, but break out with earthier tones and phrases that clearly mark their playing as different from the norm. Ra plays relatively straight piano for the album, but there's more than enough Arkestra touches from other players on bells and assorted percussion – emphasizing the rhythmic qualities of the tunes, and really living up to the promise of titles that include "Bassism", "China Gates", "Of Sounds And Something Else", "Tapestry From An Asteroid", "Jet Flight", "Space Jazz Reverie", and "Where Is Tomorrow?". CD
Also available (2003 pressing with 24 bit mastering. Tray card has a crease.)
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 14.99
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 9.99
300
Sun Ra —
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra (180 gram pressing) ... LP Savoy/
The one and only album that Sun Ra ever cut for the Savoy label – a beautifully understated session that mixes more conventional jazz with some particularly Ra-like touches! The group on the set is extremely tight – especially the horn work of John Gilmore, Marshall Allen, and Pat Patrick – who glide together along with some of the best mainstream modernists of the 50s, but break out with earthier tones and phrases that clearly mark their playing as different from the norm. Ra plays relatively straight piano for the album, but there's more than enough Arkestra touches from other players on bells and assorted percussion – emphasizing the rhythmic qualities of the tunes, and really living up to the promise of titles that include "Bassism", "China Gates", "Of Sounds And Something Else", "Tapestry From An Asteroid", "Jet Flight", "Space Jazz Reverie", and "Where Is Tomorrow?". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Beautiful pressing, with all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray, and a heavy tip-on cover.)
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 14.99
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 9.99
Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra ... CD 5.99
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