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Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Spiritual ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Tutankhamun ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic material from the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – tracks recorded during their same crucial Paris trip of 1969 that also gave the world the better-known BYG/Actual albums – but delivered in a style that's slightly different overall! There's maybe more of the cerebral side of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Albert Ayler —
Going Home ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pre-ESP Records work from the legendary Albert Ayler – and a really special set that definitely shows his strong ties to a previous legacy of African-American music! Ayler always clamed blues and other roots in his sound, but didn't always show them as clearly – given his free-thinking ... (Jazz) read more CD
Albert Ayler —
Vibrations ... CD Arista Freedom/Black Lion (Germany), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A seminal early moment from the legendary Albert Ayler – an important session recorded overseas in Copenhagen – where enthusiasm for Ayler's music caught fire more strongly than in the US! The group's got an edge that's maybe even sharper than some of Ayler's ESP material, but no less ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chris Barber —
Live In East Berlin ... CD Black Lion/DA Music (Germany), 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sidney Bechet —
Jazz At Storyville ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Crazy Rhythm", "C Jam Blues", "Basin Street Blues", "Jazz Me Blues", "Honeysuckle Rose", and "Oh! Lady Be Good". (Jazz) CD
Walter Bishop Jr —
Milestones (aka Speak Low) ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare early date as a leader from pianist Walter Bishop Jr – cut for a tiny east coast label that folded almost as soon as the record was issued – but a date that's gone onto great fame over the years, thanks to circulation in a few different formats! Bishop's got a really maturing ... (Jazz) read more CD
Joanne Brackeen —
Invitation ... CD Black Lion, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ruby Braff —
Hustlin & Bustlin ... CD Black Lion, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the better Ruby Braff albums of the 50s – recorded for the Storyville label, with help from players who include Vic Dickenson, Jo Jones, Edmond Hall, Milt Hinton, and Sam Margolis! (Jazz) CD
Ruby Braff & Buddy Tate —
Newport All Stars ... CD Black Lion, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jack Lesberg on bass, Ruby Braff on cornet, Don Lamond on drums, George Wein on piano and Buddy Tate on tenor sax. (Jazz) CD
(1990 Black Lion pressing.)
Don Byas —
Walkin' ... CD Black Lion, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Don Byas on tenor sax – with Bent Exen on piano, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, and William Schiopffe on drums. (Jazz) CD
Donald Byrd —
Groovin' For Nat (aka Hush!) ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nicely priced reissue of the rare Duke Pearson album Hush – originally issued on the tiny Jazztime label, very briefly during the early 60s! The rare early session by Pearson is one of the few he cut away from Blue Note – and it's musical delight throughout – with twin trumpet ... (Jazz) read more CD
Serge Chaloff —
Fable Of Mabel (Black Lion) ... CD Black Lion, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very hip work from the Boston modern scene of the mid 50s! The album's one of Serge Chaloff's few as a leader – and is much harder to find than his more widely-issued work for Capitol – an obscure date for the Storyville label, and one that originally only circulated as a 10" LP! ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Original 1990 Black Lion pressing.)
Bill Coleman & Guy Lafitte —
Bill Coleman Meets Guy Lafitte (aka Mainstream At Montreux) ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rich testament to the strength of the Parisian traditional jazz scene in the early 70s – as key players Coleman and Lafitte work here with a quintet live at the Montreux jazz fest in 1973. Lafitte's tenor is always a treasure, warm and rich, but moody and edgey at the same time – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ted Curson —
Tears For Dolphy ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal work from trumpeter Ted Curson – a set that's issued under his own name, but which continues a string of key early 60s performances with tenorist Bill Barron – who's work together here with Ted is fantastic! The group has no piano – just Herb Bushler on bass and Dick Berk ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kenny Dorham —
Osmosis ... CD Black Lion, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Kenny Dorham on trumpet – with Curtis Fuller on trombone, Frank Haynes on tenor sax, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Ben Tucker on bass, and Dave Bailey on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print original Black Lion pressing. Made in West Germany.)
Jazztime/Black Lion, 1961. Used ... $14.99
A Kenny Dorham-billed version of the only full album ever issued by tenor player Rocky Boyd – but a set so great, it's definitely made a name for him over the years! Boyd's got a wonderful tone on the set – sharp and soulful, with an approach to the tenor that almost reminds us of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Original West German Black Lion pressing.)
Stephane Grappelli —
Stardust ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Griffin —
Man I Love ... CD Black Lion/DA Music, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
An astounding live set from Johnny Griffin – recorded at the famous Club Montmartre in Copenhagen, Dexter Gordon's famous home in the late 60s – but a place that was also a showcase for the new sort of energy that Griffin was bringing to his horn at the time! The record crackles with ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hampton Hawes —
Blues For Bud ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Overlooked genius from Hampton Hawes – one of a number of excellent albums made during a late 60s stint on the European scene – and a set that really has Hamp pushing forward from his previous albums in the US! The tracks are wonderfully fluid – set fire with that Hawes style ... (Jazz) read more CD
Hampton Hawes —
Live At The Monmartre ... CD DA/Black Lion (Germany), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
An unusual overseas date – with Henry Franklin on bass and Michael Carvin on drums – and a nice reading of Carvin's tune "The Camel"! Also features guest tenor from Dexter Gordon on one track. (Jazz) CD
Earl Hines —
Blues In Thirds ... CD Black Lion, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A solo album – tracks include "Velvet Moon", "Stan Dance", "Shiny Stockings", "Tea For Two", "Velvet Moon", and "Black Lion Blues". (Jazz) CD
Jackie & Roy —
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most (aka Jackie & Roy) ... CD Black Lion/Storyville (UK), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first albums ever from the team of Jackie Caine and Roy Kral – and one of the best, too! The album's got a relaxed, open-ended approach to jazz vocals that already carries all the hallmarks of the Jackie & Roy style – wordless scatting on some tunes, playful lyrical ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lee Konitz —
Lee Konitz At Storyville ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tight early work from Lee Konitz – recorded on location at the very hospitable Storyville nightclub in Boston – a sweet setting for his angular tones on the alto! The style here is great – cutting lines that are incredibly precise, yet crafted with enough soul to keep them from ... (Jazz) read more CD
Black Lion (Germany), 1971. Used ... $49.99
Very late work from the legendary Thelonious Monk – but surprisingly great as well! The session was recorded in London – as you might guess from the title – and although Monk's not working with his regular quartet with Charlie Rouse, he does interact wonderfully with a trio that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Box is solid with a little minor shelf wear and a small rip at the top of the spine, inner contents are in great shape!)
Thelonious Monk —
London Collection Vol 1 (Black Lion) ... CD Black Lion (Germany), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Black Lion (Germany), 1964. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Wonderful late work from pianist Bud Powell – recorded in France, where Bud seemed to do all of his best recordings in the early 60s! The setting is a trio – with Art Taylor on drums and Michel Gaudry on bass – but as always in such a mode, Powell has a way of opening the tunes ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, original Black Lion CD pressing with a cutout through the case spine.)
Bud Powell —
Strictly Confidential ... CD Black Lion, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual set of recordings from pianist Bud Powell – tracks recorded in his overseas home, solo – a setting that puts the keyboard magic of Powell in a similar sound to that of Art Tatum, who'd recorded in such a way the decade before! At some level, these might be the most ... (Jazz) read more CD
Roswell Rudd —
Flexible Flyer ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant record – much more straightforward, and straight ahead, than much of Rudd's other work, which is why we like it so much! The album's an ingeniously subtle affair – with Rudd on trombone and French horn, working with a small group that features Sheila Jordan on vocals, Hod O' ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1995 Black Lion pressing.)
Art Tatum —
Tea For Two ... CD Black Lion, 1945. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes 20 tracks with Tiny Grimes on guitar, Ben Webster on tenor, Benny Morton on trombone, Edmond Hall on clarinet, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, and Slam Stewart on bass. (Jazz) CD
Art Tatum —
V-Discs ... CD Black Lion, 1945. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Oscar Pettiford and Slam Stewart on bass, Tiny Grimes on guitar, and Sid Catlett on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Cecil Taylor —
Trance ... CD Black Lion (UK), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Expanded CD reissue of a famous session that Cecil recorded at the Cafe Monmartre in Copenhagen in 1962 – and which was originally issued on Debut Records. Cecil's playing with Jimmy Lyons and Arthur "Sunny" Murray, and the recording's a great document of a key transitional period ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charles Tolliver —
Grand Max ... CD Black Lion/DA Music (Germany), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tight quartet side recorded live at the Loosedrecht Jazz Festival in 1972, with John Hicks on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Alvin Queen on drums. The tracks are very long, and Tolliver and Hicks weave these beautiful spiralling solos, then drop out to let Reggie Workman get in some nice bass ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jimmy Witherspoon & Jay McShann —
Jimmy Witherspoon & Jay McShann ... CD Black Lion, 1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
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