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Dexter Gordon —
Dexter Gordon – Blue Note Reissue Series ... LP 
Blue Note, Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great overview of Dexter Gordon's excellent recordings for Blue Note in the early 60s! Titles include "Tanya", "Clear The Dex", "You've Changed", "Modal Mood", "Ernie's Tune", "Soy Califas", and "Shiny Stockings". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Doin Allright? Dexter's doing great on this one – working with that fully mature Blue Note sound of his – a rich approach to soloing that keeps the tracks cooking with excitement! The group on the set's an all-star lineup that includes Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Horace Parlan on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Doin' Allright ... LP 25.99(80s DMM pressing. Cover is bent just a bit at the spine.)
Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A seminal set of work from the Blue Note scene of the 60s – a record that's not just noteworthy for its role in helping return tenorist Dexter Gordon to the spotlight, but also for the fantastic work of pianist Sonny Clark in the quartet! Sonny's in wonderful form throughout – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing, with insert and Blue Note inner sleeve.)
Blue Note, 1978/1979. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Late live recordings from the mighty Dexter Gordon – wonderful material recorded at the Keystone Korner in the late 70s, with an inventively-blown power to match Gordon's earlier live sets from the European scene! The format here is similar – with Dexter out front, laying down ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 80s issue. Cover has minimal wear.)
Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An unusual set for both Dexter and Blue Note – first, because the set was recorded in Europe (not at Rudy Van Gelder's), and second because the tracks are all quite long! The album was recorded in Paris – and is cut in an open-ended format that's very much in the mode that Gordon would ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available One Flight Up (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99(80s DMM Cadre Rouge pressing, with obi and insert. Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Dexter Gordon —
Our Man In Paris ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Dexter Gordon sessions for Blue Note – and a unique album that's one of the first to illustrate his growing role in the European jazz scene! The group's a quartet – which let's Dex stand out front with plenty of space for marvelous tenor work – and it features ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Gordon —
Swingin' Affair ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An amazingly simple – but amazingly satisfying session from Dexter Gordon! The group's a totally solid quartet with Sonny Clark on piano, Butch Warren on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums – and the groove is right in the pocket with a solid solid soulful feel that you don't always get ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Swingin' Affair (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 5.99(Liberty pressing – in nice shape! Back cover has a small sticker in one corner, and front has very light wear – but overall, this is a superb copy.)
Bennie Green —
Soul Stirrin' ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever recorded by hardbop trombone legend Bennie Green – an all-star sextet session that cooks like a mofo! The group features the twin tenors of Billy Root and Gene Ammons (billed just as "Jug" on the session, because of contractual reasons) – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Grant Green —
Carryin' On ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Grant Green's late great funky albums for Blue Note! Carryin' On is a solid groover with heavy jazz funk grooves that won't stop, and that vibe carries all the way throughout – in the same mode as some of Lou Donaldson's classic sounds from the time! The group features Idris ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Carryin' On ... CD 19.99(Liberty/UA pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl has a very short click on side one, but is great overall. Cover has some light wear.)
Grant Green —
Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Grant Green With Sonny Clark (5LP Box Set) ... LP Blue Note/Mosaic, Early 60s. Near Mint- 5LP Box Set ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Although Grant Green has been getting a lot of attention lately for his heavy-duty funk work of the late 60s, it's the subtly beautiful work of the early 60's that first caught our attention years ago. From the start of his young career, Green was an amazing player who had developed a unique ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited numbered pressing with booklet – #2664/7500. Box has a tiny hint of light aging – but this is a great copy overall.)
Grant Green —
Feelin' The Spirit ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Guitar genius Grant Green is definitely feelin the spirit here – as he mixes his lean 60s style with a host of traditional numbers from the spiritual canon – at a level that provided a whole new sense of soul at the time! There was plenty of music influenced by gospel during the decade ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Feelin The Spirit (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 6.99
Grant Green —
Final Comedown - Original Soundtrack ... LP Blue Note, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent lost funky soundtrack on Blue Note – their only one for years, and Grant Green's entry into the blacksploitation genre! The whole thing bristles with the kind of chunky, thumping percussive feel as the best funky soundtracks of the era – informed by the work of Curtis ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... $39.99
An early moment of genius from the great Grant Green – a set that's a real standout from his other Blue Note albums of the time – even though all of those are plenty darn great as well! Grant's working here with an unusual group – Yusef Lateef on tenor and flute, making a rare ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing.)
Blue Note, 1970. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A funky nugget from the second Blue Note chapter of guitarist Grant Green – that wonderful point when he shifted into more funk-based styles from his hardbop work at the start – and found a way to unlock a whole new side of his talents! The approach here is similar to some of the funky ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Scorpio reissue.)
Green Is Beautiful (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Green Is Beautiful ... CD 12.99
Grant Green —
Green Street (second cover) ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the earliest albums as a leader from guitar genius Grant Green – and a set that shows off a different side of his talents than some of his other records of the time! The date has Grant working in a trio – with Ben Tucker on bass and Dave Bailey on drums – a super rhythm ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A warmly melodic session from Blue Note's greatest guitarist! The sound of the set's as evocative as the title – an idle moment of space between the notes, explored by Green's tight single-note work on guitar – and wonderfully supported by a lineup that includes Joe Henderson on tenor, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 90s 180 gram pressing. Cover has a tiny center split in the top seam and is bent a bit at the sides.)
Grant Green —
Matador (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note/Music Matters, 1965. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic mid 60s album from Grant Green – but one that never got its due originally, because it was unreleased at the time – and didn't come out until a Japanese version in the late 70s! Despite that oddly long gap, Matador is truly one Grant's best ever records – a really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Music Matters pressing!)
Grant Green —
Nigeria (Japanese pressing) ... LP Blue Note (Japan), 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Damn great work from guitarist Grant Green – one of his killer sessions with pianist Sonny Clark – recorded in the early 60s, but unissued until nearly 20 years later! The groove here is a bit different than some of Green's early dates with organ – a bit more soulful hardbop at ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original early 80s Japanese pressing – GXK 8180 – with insert. Cover has some spotty aging, mostly in back, and is faded a bit at the spine. Label has a small sticker spot.)
Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... $49.99
An excellent set by Grant Green – recorded in 1964, but not issued until close to 1980, when Blue Note first pulled it out of the vaults, and dropped it on the world! The session's a great one – with an unusual lineup that features Green's guitar in a sextet, with McCoy Tyner on piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue from 2009.)
Grant Green —
Solid ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent set by Grant Green – recorded in 1964, but not issued until close to 1980, when Blue Note first pulled it out of the vaults, and dropped it on the world! The session's a great one – with an unusual lineup that features Green's guitar in a sextet, with McCoy Tyner on piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Solid (with bonus track) ... CD 10.99
Grant Green —
Visions ... LP Blue Note, 1971. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A wicked late Blue Note album from Grant Green – quite different than his smaller combo work from the early years, and done with some great larger arrangements that feature some ultra-hip vibes from the legendary Billy Wooten! Wooten's as great here as on his famous work with the Ninteenth ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Griffin —
Introducing Johnny Griffin ... LP Blue Note, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
If you've ever needed a definition of hardbop, this is it! The set's a crack quartet session for Blue Note, recorded in the mid 50s by a young Johnny Griffin – fresh in from Chicago, and playing with tons of fire and loads of imagination! Wynton Kelly's on piano and Max Roach is on drums ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A stellar early Johnny Griffin recording for Blue Note, and one that features the young tenor genius from Chicago working alongside the equally fantastic John Coltrane and Hank Mobley – plus some additional trumpet from Lee Morgan, and rock-solid rhythm from Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s French pressing. NOTE – Cover is heavily chewed and is missing a portion at the top left corner, with some wear and aging, and is lightly bent at the right side.)
Blue Note, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Titles include "King Cobra", "Riot", "Maiden Voyage", "Watermelon Man", "Driftin", "Dolphin Dance", "One Finger Snap", "Cantaloupe Island" and "Speak Like A Child". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Cover has rounded corners and light surface wear.)
Herbie Hancock —
Empyrean Isles ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A lyrical masterpiece from the young Herbie Hancock – and a record that's really special for so many different reasons! First, the songs are really long and open – even more so than some of Hancock's other work – with a quality that's balanced between his soul jazz roots, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Empyrean Isles (SHMCD pressing – with bonus track) ... CD 14.99
Herbie Hancock —
Herbie Hancock – Blue Note Reissue Series ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of early Herbie Hancock work for Blue Note Records – done in his pre-electric years, but with a sound that's already ahead of the pack – as Herbie's mixing modernism with 60s soul jazz – alongside players that include Freddie Hubbard and Donald Byrd on trumpet, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Hancock —
Inventions & Dimensions ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really unique little record from Herbie Hancock – one that's almost completely improvised over Latin percussion! The setup is quite spare – and quite different than Herbie's other Blue Note work – and the group features improvised backgrounds by bassist Paul Chambers and 2 ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Inventions & Dimensions (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 8.99
Herbie Hancock —
My Point Of View ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Herbie Hancock —
Prisoner ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A nice late Blue Note change from Herbie Hancock – a very different album than his previous sets for the label – in that it features a slightly larger group, and a sound that really points the way towards his directions in the 70s! There's a slightly ambitious feel to some of these ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Prisoner ... CD 14.99(Liberty/UA pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has some light wear, but this is a nice copy overall.)
Herbie Hancock —
Speak Like A Child ... LP Blue Note, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful Herbie Hancock session from the 60s – a Blue Note album that's sometimes overlooked, but which really shows Herbie taking off – as he adds a nice dose of lyricism into his usual soul jazz approach from the 60s! The sound's a bit farther-reaching than on some of Hancock's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Speak Like A Child (SHMCD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Speak Like A Child ... CD 5.99
Speak Like A Child (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 7.99
Herbie Hancock —
Takin' Off ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Herbie Hancock is certainly Takin Off at this point in his career – stepping into the limelight with an excellent batch of soul jazz tunes, including the first recording of his classic "Watermelon Man", the one track that probably put all his kids through school! Although that one ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (180 gram limited Cisco reissue #1269. Cover has a small corner bump, but looks great overall.)
Takin' Off (SHMCD pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Takin' Off (RVG remaster edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Takin' Off ... LP 25.99
Gene Harris —
Tone Tantrum ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sweet sweet keyboards from the amazing Gene Harris – one of his seminal electric sides for Blue Note in the 70s – recorded between his earliest fame in the Three Sounds, and his later return to acoustic styles in the 80s! The sound here is equal parts jazz and soul – as Gene's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Joe Henderson —
Mode For Joe ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic early work by modern tenor genius Joe Henderson – very well titled with the use of "mode", given the new sound and new direction Henderson was taking his tenor in the 60s! The album's got Joe working at the head of an all-great lineup that includes Lee Morgan on trumpet, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mode For Joe (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Joe Henderson —
Our Thing ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A classic straight session by Joe Henderson – cut during his early years, when he was breaking out of the box with a heck of a lot of fire! Kenny Dorham's subdued lyricism complements Joe's impassioned playing over the angular, yet still-swinging rythm section of Andrew Hill, Eddie Kahn and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Our Thing (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 7.99
Our Thing ... CD 6.99
Joe Henderson —
Page One ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the first true moments of genius from tenorist Joe Henderson – his debut as a leader for Blue Note, and a set that already has him knocking it out of the park, and setting a tone for a whole new generation! Right at the start, Joe was as distinct a saxophonist as recent predecessors ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(90s 180 gram reissue in a barcode cover.)
Joe Henderson —
State Of The Tenor – Live At The Village Vanguard Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1985. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A real moment of genius for Joe Henderson from the 80s – a spare trio session, recorded live at the Village Vanguard, in a mode that recalls Sonny Rollins classic sets there for Blue Note! And while Sonny often performed heavily in a trio setting, unfettered by chords in the rhythm section ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(75th Anniversary reissue from 2015.)
Andrew Hill —
Lift Every Voice ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A rare and beautiful Andrew Hill session, and one of the classic Blue Note entries into the "jazz and voices" sound that the label pioneered with Donald Byrd and Eddie Gale. Hill leads a core jazz group that includes Woody Shaw on trumpet, Carlos Garnett on tenor, Richard Davis on bass, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Andrew Hill —
One For One ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s/1975. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Rare work by Andrew Hill – recorded in the 60s – but not issued until this 1975 2-fer package, which then went out of print very quickly! One session's from 1969, and features Hill with Bennie Maupin, Charles Tolliver, and Pat Patrick. Another has him and Maupin playing a few tracks ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In great shape! Cover has two cutout holes.)
Andrew Hill —
Point Of Departure ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Mindblowing work from pianist Andrew Hill – one of the key records during that short initial run when Blue Note was really giving him a special showcase for his talents – and when the label was dabbling in more avant jazz as part of the "new thing" moment on the scene! The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Point Of Departure (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99(New York mono pressing, with Van Gelder stamp and ear – nice and clean! Cover has a small bit of pen in one corner, some light wear, and a small bit of splitting on the top seam.)
Jutta Hipp —
Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims ... LP Blue Note, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful pairing of this German pianist and American tenor star Zoot Sims – and an album that may well be the greatest that Jutta Hipp ever cut! Hipp was one of the rising stars of the German postwar jazz scene in the 50s – and although she issued other American albums in the decade ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims (RVG remaster edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(200 gram Japanese pressing from the original tapes, with obi!)
Art Hodes —
Sittin In Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1944. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Freddie Hubbard —
Freddie Hubbard – Blue Note Reissue Series ... LP Blue Note, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A collection of some of Freddie Hubbard's great early to mid 60s output for Blue Note, compiled and released in 1975 during a time when a number of his LPs were no longer available (not unlike these days . . .). While Freddie would cut great sides throughout his career, some of his fieriest ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freddie Hubbard —
Here To Stay (2LP set) (Here To Stay/Blue Note, 1961/1962. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A great Blue Note 2-fer from the 70s – one that features the first issue of the album Here To Stay, plus the classic Hub Cap! On the first session on the set, the sound is sharp-edged and soulful – a reflection of the groove that Freddie was hitting in the Jazz Messengers of the early ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 70s pressing – a nice copy! Cover has a cut corner.)
Blue Note, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
An album with a classic modernist cover image – and one that's also got the same sort of sound to match – brilliant early work from trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, who's really coming into his own as a leader with this date! Freddie's really finding a voice here – a sharper edge than ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Late 90s 180 gram reissue.)
Hub-Tones (non-RVG version – with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99
Hub-Tones (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 3.99
Freddie Hubbard —
Life Flight ... LP Blue Note, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Stanley Turrentine and Ralph Moore on tenor, George Benson on guitar, Larry Willis on electric piano and synthesizer, Wayne Braithwaite on electric basss, Rufus Reid on bass, Idris Muhammad on drums and tambourine, and Carl Allen on drums. Titles include "Battlescar Galorica", " ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freddie Hubbard —
Night Of The Cookers Vol 2 ... LP Blue Note, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A landmark set for Blue Note – one that features Freddie Hubbard working in raw, firey, freewheeling territory – given space that few other players at the label were getting at the time! The two volume set features tracks recorded live at Club La Marchal in Brooklyn – and have ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1960. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Seminal work from Freddie Hubbard – an early hardbop session that features some great work by Tina Brooks on tenor, piano by McCoy Tyner, and rhythm from the team of Sam Jones on bass Clifford Jarvis on drums! And although Freddie's great at this early point in his career – playing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s pressing in a barcode cover.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Ready For Freddie ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Moody genius from Freddie Hubbard – a really unusual album that stands out not only from some of his other Blue Note work of the 60s, but also from most of the rest of his catalog as well! Part of the album's uniqueness is its group – an unusual lineup with McCoy Tyner on piano, Wayne ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ready For Freddie (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99
Bobbi Humphrey —
Blacks & Blues ... LP Blue Note, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The greatest moment ever from the legendary Bobbi Humphrey – a funky, soulful flute player who had more than her share of great moments over the years! This set may well be the summation of all the genius that Humphrey had to offer – a collaboration with genius producer Larry Mizell, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1975. Very Good ... $19.99
Sublime genius from funky flute player Bobbi Humphrey – a record we'd rank right up there with her classic Blacks & Blues set – and like that one, another fantastic collaboration with producer Larry Mizell! The groove here is tremendous throughout – a heady mix of Bobbi's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fancy Dancer (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Original black b label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Blue Note, 1974. Very Good+ ... $18.99
Fabulous stuff – one of the legendary albums that funky flute player Bobbi Humphrey cut with producer Larry Mizell! The record's a prime example of the Mizell genius at work – as Larry's arranged these fantastic backdrops for Bobbi's flute – soaring keyboard lines, layers and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with faint stained edges, waviness, cut corner, small name in pen, aging.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Components ... LP Blue Note, 1965. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
An essential Blue Note album by the great vibist Bobby Hutcherson, and a record that's split into 2 different sides, each of which display different aspects of Hutcherson's talents. The first four tracks are mellow and lyrical, with the kind of lovely melodic writing that is best illustrated by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Hutcherson —
Dialogue ... LP Blue Note, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Bobby Hutcherson's most important albums ever – and an essential piece of "new thing" jazz that ranks up there with such key Blue note sessions of the genre as Tony Williams' album Life Time, Dolphy's Out To Lunch, and Jackie McLean's One Step Beyond! Hutcherson's sound on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Head On ... LP Blue Note, 1971. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the most sophisticated albums that Bobby Hutcherson recorded with reedman Harold Land – a very hip session that features the arrangements of piano player Todd Cochran – also known as Bayete for a pair of early 70s albums on Prestige! The sound here is more farther-reaching than ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Head On (with bonus tracks) ... CD 29.99(Liberty/UA pressing – a nice clean copy.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Knucklebean ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful late Blue Note work from Bobby Hutcherson – laidback, warm, electric, and with a mixture of CTI funk and some of the more lyrical soul jazz work of his years with Harold Land! Part of the credit for the set should go to George Cables – who plays both acoustic and electric ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Hutcherson —
Spiral ... LP Blue Note, 1968/1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Moody material from Bobby Hutcherson – and one of the first records to feature his vibes in the company of tenorist Harold Land – a player who would help Hutcherson make some mighty fine music over the years! The set's got a super-hip group – with Stanley Cowell on piano, giving ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Hutcherson —
Stick-Up! ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The sticks are up, and Bobby Hutcherson is at the top of his game – hitting a whole new groove here in this sublime session of modal numbers for Blue Note – a slightly warmer set than his more modern albums of the "new thing" years, and a great indication of the directions he'd ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Waiting ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Soaring, spiritual jazz from Bobby Hutcherson – one of his soulful, modal killers for Blue Note in the 70s – and a record that's done in a style that's very similar to Bobby's work with Harold Land! This time around, Emanuel Boyd is on deck on tenor, flute, and soprano sax – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fred Jackson —
Hootin' & Tootin' ... LP Blue Note, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A classic! This is one of the rarest of the rare of all Blue Note albums – and it's the only-ever session cut as a leader by the great tenor player Fred Jackson! The album's a really heavy burner – an all-out organ/tenor assault with the kind of gutbuckety soul groove that only peaked ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hootin' & Tootin' ... CD 26.99(Early 00s Scorpio reissue.)
Blue Note, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $33.99
Wicked early work from Milt Jackson – a record that's got a lot more of an edge than some of his later work with the Modern Jazz Quartet – a near-perfect modernist bop sound that's every bit the best side of Blue Note in the early 50s! The groups here are really great – one a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, with obi – TOJJ 5011.)
Milt Jackson —
Milt Jackson (Blue Note 1509 aka Wizard Of The Vibes) ... LP Blue Note, Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Wicked early work from Milt Jackson – a record that's got a lot more of an edge than some of his later work with the Modern Jazz Quartet – a near-perfect modernist bop sound that's every bit the best side of Blue Note in the early 50s! The package brings together material from a few ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Lexington Ave pressing with deep groove, RVG etch, and ear. Cover has surface & edge wear, aging, Record Album Vendor sticker with a bit of marker, split bottom seam with pieces of clear tape, splitting in the spine, & tiny stain & some pen in back.)
James P Johnson —
Mule Walk Stomp/Blue Note, 1944. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Blue Note, 1953. Near Mint- ... $33.99 39.99
A great set that brings together early material that trombone giant JJ Johnson cut for Blue Note as a leader – sides that already mark his approach to the instrument as one of the most distinct of the time, and which pave the way for all the greatness that Johnson would bring to jazz in years ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with insert – BLP 1505.)
Elvin Jones —
Genesis ... LP Blue Note, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Elvin Jones rose to fame in the company of one of the greatest saxophone players ever – the mighty John Coltrane – and his post-Coltrane work like this really continues a keen respect for the role of the reeds in jazz – and really does a lot to push it forward as well! There's a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty/UA pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a tiny bump in one corner – but this is a great copy!)
Elvin Jones —
Ultimate Elvin Jones ... LP Blue Note, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An incredible trio album – not just for the powerful drums of the great Elvin Jones, but also for amazing work on reeds by a young Joe Farrell! Farrell's in his pre-CTI years here, and really lets loose in the space of the album's open setting – a trio that just features Jones on drums ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram 75th anniversary reissue.)
Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... $59.99
A holy grail from the prime years of Blue Note hardbop – and one of the first records ever recorded by Clifford Jordan, then a fresh young tenor talent, just blown in from Chicago! The album has Jordan working with an all-star lineup that includes Art Farmer on trumpet, Sonny Clark on piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Classic Records pressing – a great copy!)
Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A landmark session that features two of the greatest tenor talents to emerge from the rich Chicago scene of the 50s! Jordan was well-known to jazz fans, or would be within a few years – but Gilmore's rarely heard in this sort of setting, as most of his recording career was spent in the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mid 90s mono 180 gram Connoisseur Series reissue. Cover has bumped corners.)
Blowing In From Chicago ... CD 7.99
Blowing In From Chicago (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 6.99
Duke Jordan —
Flight To Jordan ... LP Blue Note, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the greatest album ever cut by pianist Duke Jordan – a seminal force in bop, both for his writing and playing – but an artist who rarely ever got the chance to work as a leader! This session's a prime bit of lost Blue Note – with an unusual and edgey lineup that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Flight To Jordan (with bonus tracks) (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Flight To Jordan (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Stanley Jordan —
Magic Touch ... LP Blue Note, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A crucial album for the jazz guitar in the 80s – the debut effort of Stanley Jordan, and a set that exploded with a very fresh sound! Jordan has a really unique way of handling his instrument – playing up and down the fret board with both hands – in ways that are often so ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve.)
Blue Note, 1986. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Guitarist Stanley Jordan takes on a set of standards – not just older tunes from the American songbook, but also some gorovy soul and pop numbers as well! Jordan plays solo throughout – in that open, lyrical style that we loved on his debut – and titles include "Sunny", ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve.)
Earl Klugh —
Earl Klugh ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The sweet debut from guitarist Earl Klugh – a player whose sound went onto dominate late 70s fusion in a big big way! Klugh's clearly stepping here into a space allowed by George Benson at the time – a blend of jazz and R&B that's warmer and mellower than work previously done on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Klugh —
Finger Paintings ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A real breakout album for Earl Klugh – the kind of record that got him on the a-list of fusion players for the rest of the 70s! The title here is especially well-chosen – as the tunes have a gently colorful feel that's never too slick, despite the tighter setting of the album – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Klugh —
Finger Paintings (Original Master Recording) ... LP Mobile Fidelity/Blue Note, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A real breakout album for Earl Klugh – the kind of record that got him on the a-list of fusion players for the rest of the 70s! The title here is especially well-chosen – as the tunes have a gently colorful feel that's never too slick, despite the tighter setting of the album – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Klugh —
Living Inside Your Love ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Earl Klugh's second album for Blue Note – and like the first, a nicely stripped-down album that we like a lot better than his later work! Klugh's sound and tone are still very pure here – set up in some nice small group arrangements by Dave Grusin, and recorded in a way that brings out ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1980. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Robbie Krieger —
Robbie Krieger & Friends ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual later chapter in the career of guitarist Robby Krieger – a post-Doors album done for Blue Note Records – and a set that's got more than enough jazzy touches to live up to its placement on the label! Krieger's guitar gets plenty of workout on the album's fusion-styled ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ronnie Laws —
Fever ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An album that's smoother than some of Ronnie's earlier work, and perhaps without the same dark edge – but still a nice batch of soulful fusion tunes, with production by Wayne Henderson, in his classic 70s At-Home Productions mode! By that, we mean that a number of the tracks have a good ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ronnie Laws —
Friends & Strangers ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from reedman Ronnie Laws – and an album that really helped set a whole new standard for funky fusion in the 70s! Laws works here with great Wayne Henderson production – which gives the album an even sharper sound than other Blue Note sets of this vintage – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ronnie Laws —
Pressure Sensitive ... LP Blue Note, 1975. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The massive debut of reedman Ronnie Laws – a groundbreaking set of funky fusion tracks that set the standard for years to come! Ronnie's the kid brother of Hubert Laws – who was already having great fame at CTI – but here, the younger Laws works with producer Wayne Henderson ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black b label pressing. Cover has general wear and a split top seam held by clear tape.)
John Lee & Gerry Brown —
Still Can't Say Enough ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Great work from John Lee and Gerry Brown – a pair of fusion stalwarts who added key help to a number of classic 70s sessions for other artists – and got to make a rare few albums like this on their own! Lee's on bass and Brown's on drums, and the pair are in perfect time throughout ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $33.99
A really revolutionary album – both at the time it was released, and all these many years later! In a surprising nod to the younger generation, Blue Note opened the door to Madlib – already making a name with his array of great projects at the start of the century – an early part ... (Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Shades Of Blue – Madlib Invades Blue Note (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99(Mid 2010s EU Music On Vinyl reissue. Cover is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Jack McDuff —
Down Home Style ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual album for Jack McDuff – one that was recorded in Memphis, with a lineup and a feel that's quite different from other Blue Note sessions of the time! There's a lot of electricity bubbling in the record – and although McDuff normally never worked with a bassist on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Liberty pressing – a nice copy! Cover has the hype sticker too.)
Jack McDuff —
Who Knows What Tomorrow's Gonna Bring? ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mindblowingly baroque funk from Brother Jack McDuff – an album that takes the initial Blue Note tripped-out groove of Moon Rappin, and pushes it to a whole new level! Jack's working here with arranger Ray Draper to come up with some tunes that are miles away from the earlier McDuff albums on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing – a nice copy! Cover has a promo stamp in one corner.)
Howard McGhee —
Howard McGhee/Blue Note (Japan), Early 50s/1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Out of print Japanese Blue Note LP that brings together both of the excellent Howard McGhee sessions for the label. Both of the records were originally issued only on 10" LPs, but they're both here in full, on a 12" LP, with a side devoted to each record. The quality of the material is ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jimmy McGriff —
Something To Listen To ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An obscure little album by Jimmy – a real lost session that kind of fell between his Blue Note and Solid State years. The set's got Jimmy grooving in 2 different modes – one a more traditional soul jazz organ style, similar to other 60s work, but almost tighter; the other a freer, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jackie McLean —
Action ... LP Blue Note, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A triple-action classic from alto genius Jackie McLean – and one of those key records from the years when he stunned the world by moving from hardbop into the more experimental modes of the "new thing" generation! The approach here is very formative – not just for some of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Action (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99(Liberty pressing – in great shape! Cover has some general aging, but no splits or other damage.)
Blue Note, 1960. Near Mint- ... $29.99 34.99
A crackling date from Jackie McLean – a set that's got a more expansive feel than some of his earlier Blue Note work – filled with fire, far from the 50s – and really pointing the way towards his new directions to come! There's a hint of modernism in the mix, mostly on the tone ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bluesnik ... CD 4.99(80s French analog pressing. Cover has light wear – vinyl is nice.)
Jackie McLean —
Consequence ... LP Blue Note, 1965/1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great slice from Jackie McLean's rare unissued 60s sessions for Blue Note – a rollingly soulful session that stands in stark contrast to some of his more modern sides of the time! The set's got Jackie working with a group that includes Lee Morgan on trumpet and Harold Mabern on piano ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white b label pressing. Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, a few light cut marks and an ink stamp on the back.)
Jackie McLean —
Demon's Dance ... LP Blue Note, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal session from the late 60s – one that has Jackie McLean pulling things back a bit from his "new thing" period, and turning towards the spiritual soulful groove that would characterize his early 70s work! The album bristles with excitement – still very much informed ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Demon's Dance (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Demon's Dance (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... $43.99
It certainly was time – time for Jackie McLean to break out of his older bop mode, and hit a whole new level of playing with a tight group of "new thing" compatriots like Herbie Hancock on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Charles Tolliver on trumpet! The record isn't as totally ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s Japanese pressing – BN 4179 – with insert.)
Jackie McLean —
Jackie's Bag ... LP Blue Note, 1959/1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A real classic by alto giant Jackie McLean – a record that's pulled from two different sessions, but which stands out with a strikingly unified feel! The album was cut during the height of Jackie's bop years for Blue Note – with material from one 1959 session that features Donald Byrd ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Jackie McLean —
New Soil ... LP Blue Note, 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
If you ever needed a record to re-remind you of the genius of Jackie McLean, this Blue Note classic may well be it! At first glance, the session appears to be the usual sort of date – a quintet outing, with help from Donald Byrd on trumpet, Walter Davis on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese King pressing, with obi – GXK 8028.)
Jackie McLean —
Swing Swang Swingin' ... LP Blue Note, 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jackie McLean cut some of his best bop sessions for Blue Note – and this is one of them! The record is amazingly precise, and features Jackie as the sole horn soloist in a group with Walter Bishop on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – a crack rhythm combo that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(200 gram Classic pressing with deep groove – a great copy!)
Blue Note (Japan), 1962. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A wonderful quartet session from the young alto genius Jackie McLean – recorded for Blue Note in the 60s, but not issued until many years later! That issue doesn't stop the set from being a classic killer, though – as the group features the stunning Sonny Clark on piano, still very ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with insert. Back cover has some very light aging, but front is great.)
Jackie McLean & Tina Brooks —
Street Singer ... LP Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Unbelievably fantastic work from two of Blue Note's best sax players of the early 60s! The material is a lost session recorded as by a sextet that includes Jackie McLean on alto, Tina Brooks on tenor, Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art Taylor on drums. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original King pressing, with obi – GXK 8161. Cover has a light trace of an old sticker, light wear in one corner, which also has a number sticker, and back has light pen notes. Vinyl is great.)
Jackie McLean, Cecil Taylor, McCoy Tyner & Others —
One Night With Blue Note Preserved Vol 2 ... LP Blue Note, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A landmark concert from the mid 80s – one held to honor the resurrection of the Blue Note label, featuring a wealth of some of the best players for the label – from the 80s back to the 50s bebop years. This is the second of 4 LPs, issued both separately and in a box set format, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carmen McRae —
Carmen McRae At The Great American Music Hall ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great illustration of the genius of Carmen McRae in the 70s – a record that easily shows why Carmen was hipper than most of her contemporaries from two decades before! The set has the vocalist somehow managing to still stick in a straight jazz style, without going for cheaper soul routines ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a click throughout side 2. Cover has ring & surface wear.)
Lou Mecca —
Lou Mecca Quartet (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note, 1955. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the rarest Blue Note bop sides, and one that's hardly ever been reissued! Not only that, but the record's a beautiful set of tracks that mix hardbop and modernist approaches – in a style that's similar to the Blue Note recordings by Gil Melle (and in fact, Mecca was the guitarist on 2 ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – with "Blue Note Story" booklet! Cover has one slightly bumped corner, but is great – and vinyl is very clean, and just has a short click in one spot.)
Gil Melle —
Gil Melle Quartet Featuring Lou Mecca (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note, 1954. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the four rare 10" LPs cut for Blue Note by legendary arranger/sax player Gil Melle! The set's one of Melle's best, and features a rare appearance by guitarist Lou Mecca – whose cold angular tone sounds great next to Melle's baritone. Titles include "Newport News", ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gil Melle —
Gil Melle Quintet Volume 2 (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note, 1953. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Gil Melle played insane music that's unlike anything else on Blue Note – and unlike anything else we can describe! This amazing reissue of one of Melle's rare early 10" LPs for Blue Note features an incredibly sublime mix of baritone, guitar, trombone, and rhythm – and the whole ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – nice and clean! Cover has very light wear, and a hint of a split on the bottom seam – but is nice too.)
