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Wayne Shorter —
Ju Ju ... LP 
Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Genius, pure genius! Like all of Wayne Shorter's Blue Note sessions from the mid 60s, this album's a beautiful blend of hard bop ideas with a modern spiritual soulful consciousness – as important in its own way as Coltrane's work of the time – an incredible precursor for sounds from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing. Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear in back, and is split a bit at the bottom of the spine.)
Wayne Shorter —
Night Dreamer ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful – simply beautiful – one of the greatest Wayne Shorter albums for Blue Note, and one of our favorite jazz albums ever! The record is a masterpiece of lyrical delight – soul jazz mixed with slight touches of experimentalism – but still warm, swinging, and personal ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Night Dreamer (SHMCD pressing – with bonus track) ... CD 14.99
Night Dreamer (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 7.99
Night Dreamer (non RVG edition) ... CD 4.99
Wayne Shorter —
Soothsayer (Japanese version) ... LP Blue Note (Japan), 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great Wayne Shorter session from the mid 60s – recorded then, but not issued until 1979, for some incredibly unexplained reason – especially given the strength of the set! The group is distinctly modern, and features Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, James Spaulding on alto, and McCoy ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram EU reissue. Cover has minimal wear and some light stains in back.)
Wayne Shorter —
Speak No Evil ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album of incredible beauty – and one of the key early sides that Shorter cut for Blue Note! It's nearly impossible to describe the genius of these records without playing them – and upon playing, all words disappear in the brilliance of Shorter's incredible tone, solo imagination, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Speak No Evil (SHMCD pressing – with bonus track) ... CD 14.99(Mid 90s 180 gram pressing.)
Wayne Shorter —
Super Nova ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A pivotal record for Wayne Shorter – as the set opens up with a hint of the direction he'd take in the 70s, especially some of the music he'd create with Weather Report! The album's not a straight fusion outing, though, and it does have a fuller group than a fusion combo – yet there is ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, some splitting at the ends of the spine, and small initials in pen and a bent corner at the back paste-on.)
Horace Silver —
6 Pieces Of Silver ... LP Blue Note, Late 50s. Good ... $49.99
The lyrical genius at his best – an early record from pianist Horace Silver, but one that already has him really defining that special sort of sound that made him really stand out from his contemporaries! The difference here is hard to put in words – but there's a careful ear for an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd street pressing with deep groove, RVG stamp and ear! Cover has entirely split seams, light surface wear, and light aging.)
Horace Silver —
Blowin' The Blues Away ... LP Blue Note, 1959. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A killer session from Horace Silver – a record that has the legendary Blue Note pianist working with his famous quintet that includes Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Junior Cook on tenor, Gene Taylor on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums! The album's one of the group's first, and really showcases ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove, RVG stamp and ear. NOTE – Vinyl has some marks on both sides and plays with a light click. Cover has a tiny sticker on the back, but looks great!)
Blowin' the Blues Away (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Blowin' the Blues Away (non-RVG remaster edition) ... CD 3.99
Horace Silver —
Cape Verdean Blues ... LP Blue Note, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A classic set from Horace Silver – one in which his quintet is expanded by some great guest work from trombonist JJ Johnson! Johnson's at the height of his 60s powers here – blowing with that lean, soulful style that always made any record sparkle – and although he's only on half ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese stereo King pressing. Includes the insert.)
Blue Note, 1959. Very Good ... $249.99
Classic Blue Note work by Horace Silver – the stuff that soul jazz legends are made of, and an album that showed he was destined to be a huge force away from the Jazz Messengers! Blue Mitchell and Junior Cook hold down the frontline with Horace – playing in a mellifluous style that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(63rd street deep groove mono pressing, with RVG stamp and small ear. Vinyl is nice and clean – but has a short click on side two. Cover has light wear in one corner, but looks great overall.)
Horace Silver —
Further Explorations ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the most fantastic Horace Silver albums from the 50s – a set of complicated tunes that really lives up to its "further explorations" title! The session's a perfect example of the way that Silver was mixing hard bop sensibilities with more exotic styles of arranging in the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Further Explorations ... CD 5.99
Further Explorations (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Horace Silver —
Horace Silver & The Jazz Messengers ... LP Blue Note, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A record with Horace Silver on the cover, but a set that's really more of a Jazz Messengers date overall – as it features a smoking quintet that not only includes Art Blakey on drums and Doug Watkins on bass – but which also has some great frontline work from Hank Mobley on tenor and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing – a nice copy!)
Horace Silver —
Horace Silver – The Trio Sides ... LP Blue Note, 1950s/1960s/1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Blue Note double LP that compiles every single trio recording that Horace Silver did for the label. The range of material runs from 1952 up through 1968, and although all the stuff was released previously, this set's just about the only way you can really focus on Horace's work in this type of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Horace Silver —
In Pursuit Of The 27th Man ... LP Blue Note, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A real watershed album from Horace Silver – a record that has him stepping strongly into the 70s – but with a rich new groove that's different both from his 60s work, and from the heavy politics of his United States series too! The album has Horace picking up a slightly electric sound, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Horace Silver —
Jody Grind ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic turning point for the great Horace Silver – a set that's still got the soul jazz groove of some of his earlier 60s hits – but which also has the pianist really making magic with some of the younger players on the scene – in a lineup that features the young Woody Shaw ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Horace Silver —
Silver 'N Brass ... LP Blue Note, 1975. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully soulful set from Horace Silver – hardly the "with brass" session you might guess from the title, and instead a well-integrated album that really showcases a new level of arranging genius from Horace! The set is heavy on hip horns – with work from Oscar Brashear, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 70s pressing, still sealed with a cut corner.)
Blue Note, 1977. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A beautiful, beautiful record from Horace Silver – one of his great 70s experiments for Blue Note – and a set that has him working in the same "jazz with voices" mode explored by Max Roach and Donald Byrd in earlier years! The core of the set is focused around the great work ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lined Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Horace Silver —
Silver N Percussion ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent 70s album from Horace Silver – one that's often overlooked, but which yields of listening joy, once you open it up! The set's got some wonderful modal/spiritual numbers – in a mode that would make the record highly prized if it were issued on Strata East, and which is ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1980. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Horace Silver's last record for Blue Note – and an amazing end to his decades of work for the legendary label! The set's a perfect summation of all the new directions that Horace took in the 70s – new territory that's deeply spiritual, and undeniably righteous – yet which also ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, faint ring wear, and aging.)
Horace Silver —
Silver N Wood ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from Horace Silver – part of a great run of late 70s sides for Blue Note that unlock a whole new side of his soulful talents! The vibe here is different than the previous United States trilogy – still very righteous, with an overt message too – but served up in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1963. Sealed ... $48.99
An incredible record – the kind of album that only Blue Note could put out, and an instant classic that will sound wonderful forever! The album's truly one of the great ones – one of those Blue Notes that still makes you stop and pause when you hear it, even though you've heard it a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Song For My Father (non-RVG edition) ... CD 2.99(Sealed 80s DMM pressing, with Cadre Rouge obi, and sticker indicating that the Blue Note poster is included. Cover has a cutout hole in one corner.)
Horace Silver —
Soulville/
Blue Note, 1957. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Horace Silver —
Spotlight On Drums – Art Blakey – Sabu ... LP Blue Note, 1953. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A seminal, yet unusual 50s Blue Note treasure! The album brings together a number of Horace Silver's great trio recordings from the early 50's, most of them with Art Blakey on drums, showing the fluid, rumbling genius that would later make him such a great leader. But the record also includes 2 ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty/UA pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Horace Silver —
Stylings Of Silver ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great Horace Silver album – and one of the rarest! The record features some top-line material that virtually defines Silver's post-Jazz Messengers sound – tracks that come out with a hard and heavy groove, yet which also have a lightness in the mix too – a sense of play and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Horace Silver —
That Healin' Feelin' – United States Of Mind Phase 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the most righteous Horace Silver albums for Blue Note – and a far-reaching, politically-bent batch of tracks that feature vocals by Andy Bey, in a similar style to the work he did on the Gary Bartz records from the time – very hip, and quite different than other jazz vocal work ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Horace Silver —
Tokyo Blues ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Horace Silver's greatest records ever – and the album that always makes us remember how many of his tunes are now etched in the memory of modern jazz! The album's got a slightly exotic bent that you might guess from the title – a furthering of the sound that Silver first started ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing, with Van Gelder stamp and ear. Vinyl and cover are nice!)
Horace Silver —
You Gotta Take A Little Love ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Sealed Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great late 60s gem from pianist Horace Silver – and a great bridge between his earlier soul jazz for Blue Note, and some of his more righteous work to come in the 70s! At one level, the sound here steps off from classics like Serenade To A Soul Sister or The Jody Grind – but at ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed vintage pressing!)
Horace Silver Quintet —
Doin' The Thing (At The Village Gate) ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few live recordings ever done by Horace Silver during his Blue Note years – a real surprise, considering what a crowd pleaser he was at the time! The set catches Horace working with that great quintet that graced most of his best early Blue Notes – with Blue Mitchell on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Doin' The Thing (At The Village Gate) (Japanese pressing) ... CD 14.99
Blue Note, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
A great non-LP track from Blue Note – Bill Henderson's excellent vocal version of Horace Silver's "Senor Blues"! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jimmy Smith —
At Club Baby Grand Vol 1 (70s pressing) ... LP Blue Note, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Smith heard in the kind of setting that spawned him – playing live at Delaware's Club Baby Grand – just the sort of smoky little jazz room that initially fostered his talents! The liveness of the set brings a really nice edge to the album – a sound that's grittier than some ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jimmy Smith —
Back At The Chicken Shack ... LP Blue Note, 1960. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A partner album of sorts to Jimmy Smith's classic Midnight Special album – recorded during the same sessions as that one, and also featuring Stanley Turrentine on tenor and Kenny Burrell on guitar! The sound here is almost even more open and stretched out – with only 4 long tracks on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Back At The Chicken Shack (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Liberty/UA stereo pressing. Cover has wear and aging, mostly split seams, and some small stained spots and blemishes in back.)
Blue Note, 1963. Very Good ... $14.99
Jimmy Smith serves up a bucket of soul here – on an album that's one of his last for Blue Note, and still very much in the strong trio mode that launched his work for the label! The group's that super-sharp early 60s combo of Jimmy's – with Quentin Warren on guitar and Donald Bailey on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Jimmy Smith —
Cool Blues ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Proof that at his start, Jimmy Smith had a greatness that knew no bounds – as the album's one of a few that Blue Note recorded in the late 50s, but never issued until many years later – even though they had already released so many amazing records from this period! The set has Jimmy ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original early 80s mono pressing. Cover has light wear, lightly bent corners, and some price sticker remnants.)
Blue Note, 1960. Very Good- ... $14.99 19.99
One of Jimmy's most classic albums for Blue Note – and a key example of why his solo skills on the organ surpassed most of his contemporaries! The record's got a stripped-down trio group of Jimmy, guitarist Quentin Warren, and drummer Donald Bailey – working through mostly familiar ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Crazy! Baby ... CD 6.99(Mono pressing, with 63rd Street label on Side 1, New York label on Side 2, RVG stamp, and ear. The back cover has staining and heavy wear down the spine and lower right corner, & light surface wear. The front looks nice, however.)
Jimmy Smith —
Date With Jimmy Smith Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Smashing early work from Jimmy Smith – a killer set from 1957 that has him going head to head with some of Blue Note's finest players! The album marks one of the first time Jimmy played with such greats – and one of the first time they played with an organist – and the lineup ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1957. Very Good+ ... $84.99 99.99
Smashing early work from Jimmy Smith – a killer set from 1957 that has him going head to head with some of Blue Note's finest players! The album marks one of the first time Jimmy played with such greats – and one of the first time they played with an organist – and the lineup ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Date With Jimmy Smith Vol 2 ... CD 16.99(Very nice deep groove mono pressing, with ear – New York label on one side, 63rd on the other. Vinyl is great – and back cover has a small bit of marker, and cover has some very light wear on the opening – but overall this is a great copy.)
Jimmy Smith —
Home Cookin' ... LP Blue Note, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
One of the key classics from the Jimmy Smith years at Blue Note Records – a really groundbreaking time for the Hammond organ in jazz, as Jimmy helped take it from backrooms in bars to center stage of jazz with a record like this! The album's about as iconic as you can get for Jimmy at the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Home Cookin (180 gram pressing) ... LP 23.99
Blue Note, 1958. Very Good- ... $36.99 49.99
One of the best hard-wailing all-star sessions that Jimmy did so well for Blue Note! The album features an amazing array of top-line players – like Tina Brooks, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey, and Kenny Burrell – and they all play with Smith in differing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available House Party (non RVG edition) ... CD 2.99(Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover has some light wear & aging, splitting on the bottom seam.)
Blue Note, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $29.99
Forget the "pretty" in the title here – as this stuff's not glossy or fancy – just wonderfully stripped-down Hammond work from Jimmy, performed with a trio that includes Eddie McFadden on guitar and Donald Bailey on drums. The title should probably read "mellow" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(63rd street deep groove pressing, with RVG stamp. Cover has light wear on the top seam, but looks nice overall.)
Jimmy Smith —
Jimmy Smith At The Organ – The Incredible Jimmy Smith Vol 3 ... LP Blue Note, 1956. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A real stormer from Jimmy Smith – done in his first year at Blue Note, but with a sense of power and imagination that cannot be denied! It might be easy to pass up this album, because many of the tunes are standards, done in a simple trio format – but back at the time of this session, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jimmy Smith At The Organ – The Incredible Jimmy Smith Vol 3 (Japanese pressing) ... CD 11.99(Liberty stereo pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, worn corners, small sticker spot, large name in pen on both sides, and track durations and underlining of notes in back. Labels have a name in red pen.)
Blue Note, 1960. Very Good- ... $14.99 19.99
A perennial favorite in the Jimmy Smith catalog for Blue Note – and a smoking little set that has Jimmy's Hammond grooving nicely alongside tenor from Stanley Turrentine and guitar from Kenny Burrell! Only Donald Bailey's drums remain from Jimmy's regular trio, but that shift is fine, given ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Midnight Special (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Mono New York pressing with RVG stamp and ear. Cover has light edge wear, clear tape on the bottom seam.)
Jimmy Smith —
Plain Talk ... LP Blue Note, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A very nice groover from Jimmy – and a session that was recorded earlier, but not issued by Blue Note until the end of the 60s. The format is hard-wailing sextet – with Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Ike Quebec on tenor, and Jackie McLean on alto. Jimmy's usual trio at the time holds the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1963. Very Good- ... $28.99
A nice little set from Jimmy Smith – often overlooked amidst the flurry of early 60s Blue Notes, but a really strong session! The group on the set is Jimmy's trio with Quentin Warren on guitar and Don Bailey on drums – but they're augmented here by Lou Donaldson, whose crafty work on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(New York mono pressing, with Van Gelder stamp and ear. Cover looks nice – with a spot of marker on the back.)
Blue Note, 1959. Good ... $19.99
One of the most famous early albums from Hammond organ giant Jimmy Smith – and for good reason too, as he was using the instrument to pioneer a whole new field in jazz! Before Jimmy, others had used the organ on short tracks, usually for a bit of color – but here, Smith explodes as a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sermon! (Non-RVG remaster edition) ... CD 2.99(Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove, RVG stamp, 9M etch, and ear. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)
Jimmy Smith —
Softly As A Summer Breeze ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Good ... Out Of Stock
Material recorded early in the Blue Note career of Jimmy Smith – but not issued until the mid 60s, and often overlooked at the time! The record's still in the spare trio mode of the early Jimmy Smith years – but is a bit lighter and more lyrical than before – a nice change from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Softly As A Summer Breeze (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 5.99
Softly As A Summer Breeze ... CD 3.99
Jimmy Smith, John Patton, Freddie Roach, & Others —
World Of Jazz Organ ... LP Blue Note (Japan), Late 50s/1960s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A unique 2LP set from Blue Note Japan – all jazz organ gems from the label – with a number of tracks each by Baby Face Willette, Jimmy Smith, Lonnie Smith, Larry Young, John Patton, and Freddie Roach! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Lonnie Smith —
Breathe ... LP Blue Note, 2021. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Lonnie Smith – one of the few Hammond heroes from the past who's continued to give us fresh-sounding music over the years! Lonnie's been reinvigorated after returning to Blue Note – and this tight little set follows all the growth he's experienced at the label – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lonnie Smith —
Move Your Hand ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Funky funky funky! Lonnie plays live with a tight group that includes tenor, guitar, and some very heavy drumming – really wailing at a level that was surprising for funky organists of the time, and which really set the pace for a whole new generation! The players are more obscure than on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Move Your Hand ... CD 18.99(Original Liberty pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "Layin' In The Cut". Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and an Audition Copy stamp in back.)
Lonnie Smith —
Think! ... LP Blue Note, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A seminal album from Hammond giant Lonnie Smith – a bold statement that really gives the organist his own identity after some killer work in the combos of Lou Donaldson and George Benson! Lonnie's one of the key flag-fliers of the new style of funky organ jazz – a mode different from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Smith —
Here Comes Louis Smith ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Trumpeter Louis Smith made only two records for Blue Note, but both of them are great! This set's arguably his most famous – because of a rare uncredited appearance by Cannonball Adderley, working here under the "nom de date" of "Buckshot La Funke" – and blowing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with insert – GXK 8111 – a nice copy!)
Superblue —
Superblue ... LP Blue Note, 1989. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful project from late 80s Blue Note – a group that features trumpet and arrangements from Don Sickler, plus some great help from Bobby Watson as well – all to craft a sound that's as rich, soaring, and joyous as any solo projects from either player! The group's an octet, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
Cecil Taylor —
Unit Structures ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of a rare few albums done by pianist Cecil Taylor for the Blue Note label in the 60s – some of the most outside work recorded for the imprint at the time! The word "structures" here is perhaps a bit misplaced – as the work has a strong sense of freedom with the soloists ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mono New York pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. NOTE – Vinyl has a dent and will skip on the first track, but the rest is vg+ – Cover has light wear, tiny spot of pen.)
Unit Structures (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
Unit Structures (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Three Sounds —
Babe's Blues ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rare material by the legendary Three Sounds – recorded in the early 60s by Gene Harris and combo, but never issued at the time! The work follows very strongly in the best spirit of the Three Sounds' more famous albums from the time – a unique blend of soul jazz piano with some of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing. Cover has light wear, a small trace of a sticker, and a promo stamp.)
Three Sounds —
Black Orchid ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the most evocative title of all the Three Sounds albums of the 60s – and one that really gets at the dark beauty of the entire record! By the time of this release (the group's 7th for Blue Note), Gene Harris and the trio had really come into their own – and were moving past ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, Early 60s. Very Good ... $59.99
With a sound like this, these guys have gotta be Feelin Good! The album's one of the first few Blue Notes by Gene Harris and his mighty Three Sounds combo – and is done in the group's very successful blend of soul jazz and piano trio musing – a key shift in styles from the 50s to the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with RVG stamp and ear! Cover has some light wear, but this is a nice clean copy overall.)
Three Sounds —
Hey There ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from the Three Sounds – a tight little combo who weren't out to break any rules in jazz, but who made some excellent albums for Blue Note in the early 60s! The groove here is hard-edge soul jazz piano at its best – similar to early Les McCann work of the same vintage, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Three Sounds —
It Just Got To Be ... LP Blue Note, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great record by the Three Sounds – possibly most famous for it's legendary cover, which has the group's photos above a very stylish red "3"! The album's got a solid soul groove sound – tight piano in the lead by Gene Harris, and rhythm by Andrew Simpkins on bass and Bill ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Three Sounds —
Live At The Lighthouse ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little session by The Three Sounds – and one that features the band grooving away in a style that's a lot more lively than some of their studio recordings from the time! The whole thing was captured live at the legendary Lighthouse – and Gene Harris plays both piano and organ, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Three Sounds —
Three Sounds (Blue Note 1600) ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great early work by the Three Sounds, before they'd lapsed a bit too much into their formulaic trio style on Blue Note – and when they were adding some excellent little flourishes to the music to distinguish themselves from the rest of the crowd. Drummer Bill Dowdy's in great shape here, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Three Sounds —
Vibrations ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album from the Three Sounds – one that has the group moving past the straighter trio format of their initial Blue Note sides, really hinting at the funkier sounds to come on their classic albums of the late 60s! Gene Harris is definitely taking a page from the Ramsey Lewis bag at ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Another Story ... LP Blue Note, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the last great acoustic sessions before Stanley Turrentine's big electric run of the 70s – a laidback, open-ended session that really paves the way for the energy of his records on CTI – even though none of the players is plugging in at all! The tracks are all nice and long, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Chip Off The Old Block ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A solidly soulful session from Stanley Turrentine – one of his few Blue Note dates in the company of organist Shirley Scott, and possibly the hardest-hitting of the bunch! The album's got a great added element in the front line – the trumpet of Blue Mitchell, which really rounds out ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono New York pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover is nice.)
Blue Note, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A really great later Blue Note session from Stanley Turrentine – a small combo set that's almost a return to the format of earlier years! The group's a strong one – and features Shirley Scott on organ, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Idris Muhammad on drums – playing in a style that's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Mid 90s issue. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Common Touch (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Common Touch ... CD 14.99
Blue Note, 1964/1980. Very Good- ... $9.99
A stone smoker from the great Stanley Turrentine – an album that's got a lot more of an edge than some of his other Blue Note dates from the time – yet, for some odd reason, wasn't issued until the end of the 70s! The group's a crackling septet – yet still put together relatively ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stanley Turrentine —
La Place ... LP Blue Note, 1989. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Blue Note, 1966. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Stanley Turrentine's no spoiler here – as his tenor sax soars out over the top of some sweet larger group arrangements from Duke Pearson – all awash in a great sense of soul, joy, and life! The album's got a much brighter feel than you might guess from the cover – a vibe that's a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, but is very nice.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Straight Ahead ... LP Blue Note, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the big stars of Blue Note Records in the 60s, still sounding great here on the revived version of the label in the 80s! Stan's look on the cover may be a bit Cosby Show, but his sound on the tenor is mighty classic throughout – backed by Hammond from Jimmy Smith on most cuts, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
That's Where It's At ... LP Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Where it's at with Stanley Turrentine – circa 1962 – a time when the tenorist was really hitting on all burners, and turning out some tremendous work for Blue Note! The album's got Stan working with a special guest – a rare Blue Note appearance from pianist Les McCann, who's also ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available That's Where It's At (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 6.99(75th Anniversary reissue from 2014.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP 69.99
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP Blue Note/Analogue Productions, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited numbered pressing, with insert!)
McCoy Tyner —
Expansions ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A really mindblowing session from McCoy Tyner – perfectly titled "Expansions" to showcase the change in his style at the time! The record is one of Tyner's first larger group efforts – and is a brilliant example of the expansion of his talents in the post-Coltrane years ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
McCoy Tyner —
Real McCoy ... LP Blue Note, 1967. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
As pure a distillation of McCoy Tyner's lyrical vision as one could ever hope for – a brilliant early standout session for the pianist as a leader! McCoy is backed up here by the energetic drumming of Elvin Jones – with whom he shares a natural empathy from their many years together ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Liberty stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, yellowing from age, center splits in the top seam and spine, wide splits in the bottom seam, and some yellowed clear tape at the spine.)
Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 8.99
Real McCoy (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 3.99
Blue Note, 1987. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Ulmer on Blue Note – who'd a thunk it? And oddly, although the album's on one of the most jazz-based labels at the time, it's also one of Ulmer's most rock-oriented – with strong lead vocals on nearly every track, and an overall style that's as bluesy as it is experimentally jazzy. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Imperial/Blue Note, Early 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
An excellent 2LP set that brings together 28 early 50s recordings by T-Bone Walker – crucial sides that link together jazz and blues traditions, with incredible work on guitar that would go onto influence both genres tremendously. The fact that Walker became a huge influence on soul jazz ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bennie Wallace —
Twilight Time ... LP Blue Note, 1985. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Bennie Wallace on tenor, Ray Anderson on trombone, Dr John on piano and organ, John Scofield on guitar, and Bernard Purdie on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, sticker spot, diagonal razor mark, and bumped corners.)
George Wallington/Blue Note (Japan), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great Blue Note reissue from Japan, and one that brings together 2 impossibly rare 10" recordings from the early LP days of the label! One side of the album features work by the legendary George Wallington – a killer bop player from the early days, and one who soon faded into ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
War —
Platinum Jazz ... LP Blue Note, 1977. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Sweet jazzy work from War – a record that has them stretching things out a bit from before, and finding new ways to groove for the second half of the 70s! All the core elements are still firmly in place – that sublime blend of jazz, soul, funk, and Latin elements – but there's a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Watson —
No Question About It ... LP Blue Note, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Features Roy Hargrove on trumpet, Frank Lacy on trombone, John Hicks on piano, Curtis Lundy on bass, and either Victor Lewis or Kenny Washington on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1958/1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Great Blue Note two-fer which compiles tracks from Randy Weston's fantastic albums recorded for United Aritsts – rare gems at the forefront of late 50s modern jazz, and records that hardly ever see the light of day! The albums are filled with seminal versions of Randy's famous compositions ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Blue Note, 1962. Near Mint- ... $43.99
One of the few albums ever made as a leader by tenorist Don Wilkerson – a hell of a talent who was usually working in the background of the Ray Charles band, but got this chance to step out as a leader for Blue Note – in a session that's also one of the rarest on the label! Brother Don ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Preach Brother (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Early 90s Japanese Toshiba-EMI pressing, with insert. Cover has faint ring wear, but looks great overall.)
Don Wilkerson —
Shoutin! ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... $59.99
Shoutin is right – as the album's a wailer all the way through, one of the few jazz albums cut by Texas tenor giant Don Wilkerson – best known to crowds at the time for his work with the Ray Charles group, but really stepping out here in a different way for Blue Note! The album has Don ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – BN 4145.)
Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Joe Williams was really reviving his career as a vocalist at this point – working with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis big band on a few well-selling records, and on this smoother set with arrangements by Horace Ott. The overall feel is kind of in a swinging Grady Tate mode, with jazziness ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light edge wear.)
Tony Williams —
Civilization ... LP Blue Note, 1986. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Wallace Roney on trumpet, Billy Pierce on soprano and tenor sax, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Charnett Moffett on bass. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Civilization ... CD 6.99(Cover has a promo stamp, Blue Note sticker, and light wear.)
Blue Note, 1985. Near Mint- ... $6.99
An intriguing little set from drummer Tony Williams – and a set that shows him still very much in command of his talents well into the 80s! Tony's playing here with all the bold, open energy of his classic recordings – and although he picks up a bit of electric percussion at points, he ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some price sticker remnants.)
Tony Williams —
Life Time ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The pinnacle of Blue Note's "new thing" era! This amazing album was led by drummer Tony Williams (then just a wee lad, playing with Miles Davis, in his legendary 60s quintet) – but it's more of a "roundtable" session that features equal contributions by some of Blue Note's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Tone Poet pressing in a gatefold cover.)
Jack Wilson —
Something Personal ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real treasure through and through – one of the most unusual Blue Note albums you'll ever hear, and a set that's one of the best-remembered from the team of pianist Jack Wilson and vibist Roy Ayers! Long before Roy struck out on his own in the world of funky soul, he worked often in the 60s ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty/UA stereo pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – nice and clean!)
Jack Wilson —
Song For My Daughter ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from pianist Jack Wilson – a set that really showcases his magnificent sense of sound and space – while mixing in some larger ideas as well! The record features full arrangements from Billy Byers – who creates this seductive blend of jazz and strings that still ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Reuben Wilson —
On Broadway ... LP Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Hammond hero Reuben Wilson's on Broadway – and he hits a massively soulful groove that's light years from the cliched sounds of the great white way! The set's one of the tightest cookers from Wilson's early years on Blue Note – and has a vibe that's a bit different than the rest, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Larry Young —
Into Somethin' ... LP Blue Note, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album from the man that changed the way the world hears the Hammond! This album was Larry Young's first for Blue Note – and it's a mindblowing batch of tunes that push the organ into realms that had never been heard of in jazz. Young's got a real penchant for a modal groove ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Into Somethin' ... CD 14.99(Japanese King pressing, with obi – in great shape! K18P 9235)
Larry Young —
Unity ... LP Blue Note, 1965. Sealed ... $29.99
A brilliant album that would forever change the way the organ was used in jazz! The set's the greatest contribution ever from organist Larry Young – a lean and modal session recorded with help from a young quartet that includes Woody Shaw on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor, and Elvin Jones ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Unity (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99(75th Anniversary reissue from 2014, still sealed with Blue Note 75 sticker.)
Lester Young —
Aladdin Sessions ... LP Blue Note, Late 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some of the best early work by Prez – all recorded in small combo sessions for Aladdin Records during the years 1945 through 1948. The album's one of the few chances you can get to hear Prez blowing clear and free from the time, in that amazing tone which inspired generations of players, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Blue Note Re-issue pressing. Cover has a split seam held by clear tape, a small rip on the opening, edge wear, and a split on the bottom right corner.)
Various —
Blue Note 86 – A New Generation Of Jazz ... LP Blue Note, 1986. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
With selections by Stanley Jordan, Bobby McFerrin, Michel Petrucciani, James Newton, Tony Williams, Bill Evans, Bennie Wallace, and OTB. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Blue Note Gems Of Jazz ... LP Blue Note, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Includes selections by Miles Davis Sextet, Bud Powell Trio, James Moody & His Modernists, Jay Jay Johnson Sextet, Milt Jackson Quintet, Thelonious Monk Quintet, Tadd Dameron Sextet, Horace Silver Trio, Clifford Brown Sextet, and Art Blakey & Sabu. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Blue Note Jazz – Golden Disk ... LP Blue Note (Japan), Late 50s/1960s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful Japanese collection of Blue Note material – with tracks by Donald Byrd, Eric Dolphy, Bobby Hutcherson, Sonny Clark, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, and others – all in a very cool cover! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi. In a heavy book-style cover, with an insert of notes!)
Various —
Blue Note Live At The Roxy ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
An overlooked gem from Blue Note – a special live performance that brings together some of the label's funkiest and most soulful artists of the 70s! The set's somewhat unusual for Blue Note at the time – especially given the label's increasingly studio-driven approach to jazz, with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Various —
Blue Note Trip 4 – Looking Back – Mixed By Jazzanova ... LP Blue Note, 1960s/1970s/2005. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
If there's anyone we'd trust with a trip through the Blue Note catalog, it's Jazzanova – as the group have been a key force in the jazz-inspired sound of the global dancefloor for many years! This set's the 4th in Blue Note's "Trip" series – and it may well be the best, as ... (Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Blue Note's Three Decades Of Jazz Vol 1 – 1959 to 1969 ... LP Blue Note, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Classic work by Jimmy Smith, Ike Quebec, Kenny Burrell, Eric Dolphy, Horace Silver, Lou Donaldson, Ornette Coleman, Donald Byrd, and Lee Morgan. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Blue Note, 1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
With selections by Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Milt Jackson, Jay Jay Johnson, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Jimmy Smith, Sonny Clark, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, and Lou Donaldson. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. Cover has ring wear, edge wear with seam splits, and light aging.)
