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Joshua Breakstone —
Echoes ... LP 
Contemporary, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Pepper Adams on baritone, Kenny Barron on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Keith Copeland on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Benny Carter —
Jazz Giant ... LP Contemporary, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A well-titled album from the great Benny Carter – already a giant in jazz, thanks to countless years blowing the alto sax as a leader and sideman in other groups – really opening up a fresh chapter of his career in a great run of smaller combo work in the second half of the 50s! This ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1958. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Pre-Atlantic work from Ornette Coleman – one of his first recorded statements in jazz – and one of his boldest! At some level, the complete Coleman sound isn't entirely in place here – as there's a bit of a trace of hardbop in the mix – not entirely, but just a bit. But at ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
Contemporary/Craft, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
Pre-Atlantic work from Ornette Coleman – one of his first recorded statements in jazz – and one of his boldest! At some level, the complete Coleman sound isn't entirely in place here – as there's a bit of a trace of hardbop in the mix – not entirely, but just a bit. But at ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Something Else!!!! ... CD 4.99
Contemporary/Craft, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
Tomorrow may be the question, but the record screams "today!" – and even this many years after its recording, this early set by Ornette Coleman has an energy and presence that cannot be denied! The sound here is kind of a rougher take on the mode that would gel more strongly on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Features arrangements by Michael Abene and Richard Rodney Bennett – who both play keyboards on the record! Also features trumpet from Claudio Roditi, tenor and alto from Bill Kirschner, and some guest flute from Dave Valentin. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Bob Cooper —
Coop – The Music of Bob Cooper ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous early album from this west coast tenorist – really breaking out here in a smaller group setting than usual! Coop plays tenor, in a group with Victor Feldman on vibes, Loy Levy on piano, Frank Rosolino on tormbone, and Mel Lewis on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, with deep groove – a very nice copy!)
Curtis Counce —
Carl's Blues ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A seminal session of LA hardbop – featuring a great group that includes Gerald Wilson, Jack Sheldon, Harold Land, Frank Butler, and pianist Carl Perkins, the unique talent who had a strange way of playing the keys (sideways!), and who died shortly after the recording of this set. As the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing, pre-OJC. Cover has a cut corner.)
Curtis Counce —
You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An album with a sexy cover, but a set that's one of the more soulful from the LA scene of the 50s – thanks to a tight, sharp group working under the leadership of bassist Curtis Counce! Counce didn't cut many albums as a leader, but all of them are pretty darn great – and done with a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(2014 OJC pressing. Cover has light wear and a small corner bump.)
Contemporary/Craft, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
An album with a sexy cover, but a set that's one of the more soulful from the LA scene of the 50s – thanks to a tight, sharp group working under the leadership of bassist Curtis Counce! Counce didn't cut many albums as a leader, but all of them are pretty darn great – and done with a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Teddy Edwards —
Heart & Soul ... LP Contemporary, 1962. Good ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums by Teddy Edwards – and one with some organ in the group! This obscure quartet side has Gerry Wiggins playing a rare bit of Hammond – grooving the group with a lean and open-ended soul jazz approach that really has Edwards blowing at his best! The style sits ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Teddy Edwards & Howard McGhee —
Together Again ... LP Contemporary, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Two of the best west coast boppers of the postwar years – back together again in a killer revival date cut by Contemporary Records! As the title implies, the set's got a backward-looking sort of feel – at least for the early 60s recording date – but from the perspective of our ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary/Craft, 1961. New Copy ... $26.99 28.99 On August 9, 2024
Two of the best west coast boppers of the postwar years – back together again in a killer revival date cut by Contemporary Records! As the title implies, the set's got a backward-looking sort of feel – at least for the early 60s recording date – but from the perspective of our ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, August 9.
Art Farmer —
On The Road ... LP Contemporary, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Farmer's best sessions of the 70s – recorded in a mode that's a bit freer than usual, with a group that includes Hampton Hawes, Ray Brown, and either Steve Ellington or Shelly Manne on drums. Art Pepper sits in on 4 of the album's 6 tracks – and it's his tone and edgieness that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer —
Portrait Of Art Farmer ... LP Contemporary, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really pivotal album from the great Art Farmer – a late 50s session that has him finding that sense of tone and timing that would dominate his work in years to come! Art was already great by the time of this set, but he's also got maybe a more personal, almost poetic vibe at times – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Portrait Of Art Farmer (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Contemporary/Craft, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
A really pivotal album from the great Art Farmer – a late 50s session that has him finding that sense of tone and timing that would dominate his work in years to come! Art was already great by the time of this set, but he's also got maybe a more personal, almost poetic vibe at times – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman!)
Art Farmer —
Something To Live For ... LP Contemporary, 1987. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An unexpected treasure – like so many of Art Farmer's later albums! The record is ostensibly a tribute to the music of Billy Strayhorn – which might make us expect some soporific Ellington cliches – but the session's really just a small group one, played by Art with a quintet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear.)
Contemporary, 1986. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A tremendous comeback for the Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet – recording here in the mid 80s with original members Farmer, Golson, and Curtis Fuller – plus tremendous rhythm support from the trio of Mickey Tucker, Ray Drummon, and Marvin Smitty Smith! The session has less of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a small trace of a sticker.)
Joe Farrell —
Sonic Text ... LP Contemporary, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful post-CTI work from Joe Farrell – a record that has him stretching out in the kind of long, flowing, and open tunes that have always been the strongest side of his work! The setting is mostly acoustic – save for a bit of electric piano on a few tracks – and players ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1958. Near Mint- ... $69.99
A US album, but with work by Brit jazz greats like Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott on tenor, Dizzy Reece on trumpet, and Phil Seamen on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, edge wear, and mostly split spine.)
Chico Freeman —
Peaceful Heart, Gentle Spirit ... LP Contemporary, 1980. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Chico on reeds, James Newton on flute, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Jay Hoggard on vibes, and Buster Williams on bass. Titles include "Freedom Swing Song", "Nia's Song Dance", "Morning Prayer", and "Look Up". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Terry Gibbs —
Latin Connection ... LP Contemporary, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Frank Morgan on alto, Sonny Bravo on piano, Bobby Rodriguez on bass, Tito Puente and Orestes Vilato on timbales, Johnny Rodriguez on bongos and percussion, and Joe Madera on congas and percussion. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Terry Gibbs/Contemporary, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With John Campbell II on piano, Todd Coolman on bass, and Gerry Gibbs on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1956. Sealed ... $28.99
A noteworthy session from pianist Hampton Hawes – a rare quartet session from the 50s (at a time when Hawes was mostly working in trios) – and also a three volume set of releases, all recorded in the space of a single night! The album is truly an All Night Session – as the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing – pre OJC!)
Hampton Hawes —
Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes – Vol 3 The Trio ... LP Contemporary, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the title's a bit overly-optimistic – but with a record like this, you can certainly imagine a world in which everybody does like Hampton Hawes! The record's the third in a legendary early run for the Contemporary label – trio material that broke Hawes out of the box and firmly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s yellow label pressing in a blue cover, with light wear.)
Contemporary/Craft, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99 On May 17, 2024
A great set by Hampton Hawes – really one of his best ever records, and for a number of reasons! First up, Harold Land's playing tenor on the record, opening it up a lot more than some of Hamp's regular trio sides. Secondly, the bassist on the set is Scott LaFaro, the challenging modernist ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 17.
Hampton Hawes —
Here & Now ... LP Contemporary, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant work from that hip 60s period when Hampton Hawes was really stretching out his sound – building on his already-great style of the 50s, by adding in more complex lines and unusual tones – creating far more depth in his music than ever before! In a way, there's a bit of a Bill ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing. Cover has faint ring wear.)
Joe Henderson —
Relaxin' At Camarillo ... LP Contemporary, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
We love Joe Henderson's 70s sides, and though this is reaching the end of the decade, it still smokes. Joe sounds great, with his raw edge still intact, playing nice far reaching solos that never leave the pocket. The set opens with "Y Todavia La Quiero", a nice groover with a feel like ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary/Craft, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99 On November 8, 2024
Arranged by Marty Paich – with cuts that include "I Want A Roof Over My Head", "If I Could Be With You", "You're Driving Me Crazy", "My Old Flame", and "Imagination". (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, November 8.
Contemporary, 1961. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A cool small combo set from vocalist Helen Humes – with excellent backing from a group that features Joe Gordon on trumpet, Teddy Edwards on tenor, Wynton Kelly on piano, and Al Viola on guitar! (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has a small cut corner.)
Contemporary, 1959. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Helen Humes gets great small combo backing – from players who include Benny Carter on trumpet, Frank Rosolino on trombone, Teddy Edwards on tenor, Andre Previn on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and either Shelly Manne or Mel Lewis on drums. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing. Cover has some light ring & edge wear.)
Contemporary, 1953. Very Good ... $38.99
A classic early 10" release from guitarist Barney Kessel – played in that spacious style he virtually invented back in the 50s! Barney's tone has a bit more edge here than in later years, but the sound is still totally great – airy, but never sleepy – and featuring work by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Vinyl is nice and clean. Back cover has some light wear and a small name – front looks nice.)
Contemporary, 1954/1955. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A wonderfully laidback album from Barney Kessel – gentle guitar stepping around familiar standards, but all with a hip sort of west coast 50s flavor! The main group on the album features Bob Cooper on oboe and tenor, Claude Williamson on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has masking tape along the bottom seam, a small peel spot, and a bit of flaking on the spine.)
Contemporary, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $44.99
A wonderful laid back LP from Barney Kessel, with a mellow west coast feel throughout. Kessel's got a nice sympathetic quintet supporting him on this date, with Bob Cooper, Claude Williamson, Monty Budwig and Shelly Manne. 8 numbers in all, including "Speak Low", "Love Is Here To ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – nice and clean! Cover has some light wear, and back has a small name in pen – but vinyl is great.)
Barney Kessel —
Workin' Out ... LP Contemporary, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Much more interesting than some of Barney's earlier records – possibly because he's working with a hip, flexible combo – one that includes Marv Jenkins on piano and flute, Jerry Good on bass, and Stan Popper on drums. The tracks are a mix of groovers and mellow numbers – with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has a split top seam, mostly split bottom & spine, some surface wear & aging.)
Barney Kessel/Contemporary, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The classic Poll Winners trio of Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, and Shelly Manne explore the scene of jazz at the start of the 60s – turning their already popular formation towards some of the bigger jazz numbers of the time! The approach has the group turning nicely on titles by Ray Bryant, Dave ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Barney Kessel/Contemporary, 1957. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A simple but elegant set from the west coast scene of the 50s – one that features the trio of "poll winners" Barney Kessel on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums – all coming together in tight formation for the set! There's a well-crafted mood to the record ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Barney Kessel/Contemporary/Craft, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A simple but elegant set from the west coast scene of the 50s – one that features the trio of "poll winners" Barney Kessel on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums – all coming together in tight formation for the set! There's a well-crafted mood to the record ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1975. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A rare 70s reunion for the Poll Winners trio of Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, and Shelly Manne – one that has them all looking a bit shaggy on the cover, but still plenty darn tight in the grooves of the record! There's a really nice change here from the earlier sound of the group – longer ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
A key moment in the west coast hardbop scene – and one of the greatest early records from saxophonist Harold Land! The group's a really striking one – with the unique Dupree Bolton on trumpet, a great player that we really only know from this set – plus Herbie Lewis on bass, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!)
Harold Land —
Harold In The Land Of Jazz ... LP Contemporary, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Hard-burning early work from tenorist Harold Land – exactly the kind of date that set him apart from other west coast players of the 50s! Although he was part of the LA scene of the time, Harold Land grooved a lot harder and louder than his cool jazz contemporaries – and this album's a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shelly Manne —
Gambit ... LP Contemporary, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
This album was the 7th in the Contemporary series of "Shelly Manne & His Men", but it's also easily the best, and features some of the most exciting playing of any of Manne's groups. The success of the whole album comes down to Charlie Mariano, who wrote a large number of the tracks, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... $19.99 29.99
Shelly picks up on a very successful format for his trio of the late 50s – begun with the My Fair Lady album, and followed through with this one – a batch of jazz-based readings of tracks from the hit Broadway musical based on the comic strip Lil Abner. Apart from that bit of history, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and a small index label in back.)
Contemporary, 1956. Near Mint- ... $18.99
A key early entry in the "jazz meets Broadway" genre – and a record that was so successful, it went onto inspire countless imitations! Shelly Manne's working here in a lightly playful trio setting – alongside Andre Previn on piano and Leroy Vinnegar on bass, in a reading of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light surface wear & aging, clear tape on spine.)
Shelly Manne —
Shelly Manne & His Men Vol 1 – The West Coast Sound ... LP Contemporary, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A pretty darn great record – the first full length LP cut by Shelly, issued by Contemporary in the mid 50s, and pulling together side from sessions in 1953, some of which were issued previously, others of which appear for the first time here. The tracks are short and playful – very ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shelly Manne —
Swinging Sounds In Stereo (aka More Swinging Sounds) ... LP Contemporary, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the few great records that alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano cut with Shelly Manne – and a heck of a wonderful record that really set a new tone for Shelly's groove at the time! Things here are a bit looser and freer than before – longer tracks with more room for solos to really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shelly Manne —
Three/Contemporary, 1954. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A 12" LP that brings together 2 different earlier 10" sessions by Manne – groundbreaking work in a freer mode than most of what was going on in LA during the mid 50s! Side one features material from The Three – a 10" session that featured Manne on drums, Shorty Rogers on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Shelly Manne & His Men —
Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 1 (180 gram pressing) ... LP Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A stunning hardbop set from drummer Shelly Manne – a player most folks associate with more arranged jazz, or cooler modes of the LA scene of the 50s – but a player who was already starting to open up and forge new roads by the end of that decade! Shelly became a surprising proponent of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 1 ... CD 2.99(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!)
Shelly Manne & His Men —
Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 4 ... LP Contemporary, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A stunning hardbop set from drummer Shelly Manne – a player most folks associate with more arranged jazz, or cooler modes of the LA scene of the 50s – but a player who was already starting to open up and forge new roads by the end of that decade! Shelly became a surprising proponent of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shelly Manne, Andre Previn & Red Mitchell —
Bells Are Ringing ... LP Contemporary, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked set from the late 50s show-meets-jazz run of Shelly Manne and Andre Previn – a cool jazz instrumental take on the score to Bells Are Ringing! As with other Manne/Previn pairings, the music is incredibly sprightly – some of the best jazz Andre ever recorded in the 50s, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Howard McGhee —
Maggie's Back In Town ... LP Contemporary, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Howard McGhee and his trumpet team up with pianist Phineas Newborn, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and Shelley Manne on drums for this great early 60s session. The record features the McGhee original "Demon Chase" and two Teddy Edwards songs, "Sunset Eyes" and his salute to McGhee ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary/Craft, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99 On June 14, 2024
Howard McGhee and his trumpet team up with pianist Phineas Newborn, bassist Leroy Vinnegar and Shelley Manne on drums for this great early 60s session. The record features the McGhee original "Demon Chase" and two Teddy Edwards songs, "Sunset Eyes" and his salute to McGhee ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, June 14.
Red Mitchell —
Presenting Red Mitchell ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great early work from bassist Red Mitchell – one of his few sets as a leader in the US, before going on to a wide range of records overseas! The lineup is unusual – as Red is working with a group that features the great James Clay on flute and tenor, alongside Lorraine Geller on piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Frank Morgan & The McCoy Tyner Trio —
Major Changes ... LP Contemporary, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
With Frank Morgan on alto, McCoy Tyner on piano, Avery Shrpe on bass and Louis Hayes on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and aging.)
Frank Morgan Quintet —
Bebop Lives ... LP Contemporary, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Recorded live at the Village Vanguard in late 1986, with Johnny Coles on flugelhorn, Cedar Walton on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Phineas Newborn —
Back Home ... LP Contemporary, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Previously unreleased material recorded by Phineas Newborn for Contemporary Records – a set that has him ringing out the notes in ways that are almost earthier than in earlier years – sometimes bluesy, but other times with almost a more traditional approach to the keys! There's a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary/Craft, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
Maybe not a "world" of piano, but a real classic from Phineas Newborn – a record that marks a harder, more soulful sound than some of his 50s work – shaking free from some of his flowery touches on the keys, and digging much deeper into the groove of his Memphis roots! The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lennie Niehaus —
Lennie Niehaus Vol 3 – The Octet No 2 ... LP Contemporary, 1955. Good ... Out Of Stock
Pretty incredible work from Lennie Niehaus – one of his seminal albums for Contemporary – nearly all of which were as poorly titled as this one, but equally worth checking out! This side has Lennie grooving on alto – blowing in a tighter, harder style than most west coasters ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1959. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A unique large group session from Art Pepper – one of his few this way as a leader, despite constant 50s presence as a sideman in big ensembles! Arrangements are by Marty Paich, who more than makes things swing – and there's a nice rhythm section dancing underneath a larger group ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Art Pepper + Eleven (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99(80s yellow label OJC pressing. Cover has a bit of marker.)
Art Pepper —
Art Pepper + Eleven (180 gram pressing) ... LP Contemporary/Craft, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A unique large group session from Art Pepper – one of his few this way as a leader, despite constant 50s presence as a sideman in big ensembles! Arrangements are by Marty Paich, who more than makes things swing – and there's a nice rhythm section dancing underneath a larger group ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Part of the Contemporary Acoustic Sounds series – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Art Pepper + Eleven ... LP 24.99
Art Pepper + Eleven (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99
Art Pepper —
Art Pepper Live At The Village Vanguard (3LP set) ... LP Contemporary (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
A rare Japanese-only vinyl set of Art Pepper's legendary 1977 recordings at the Village Vanguard – really open, freewheeling material that has the mature altoist at his best! A record that marks the live recording debut of the alto giant Art Pepper – quite a surprise, given that he'd ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet! Booklet and inside cover have some light aging – but the rest is great, as is vinyl.)
Art Pepper —
Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A legendary album from alto genius Art Pepper – a set in which he meets up with the famous Miles Davis rhythm section of the time – Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – a trio of players who really help send the album over the top! There's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1960. Very Good+ ... $39.99
One of Art Pepper's most classic sets for Contemporary – a record that puts him in the company of the Miles Davis rhythm section – Jimmy Cobb on drums, Paul Chambers on bass, and Wynton Kelly on piano – who make up 3/5 of a quintet that also includes trumpeter Conte Candoli! The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Gettin' Together! (Japanese pressing) ... CD 29.99(70s yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99 On October 11, 2024
One of Art Pepper's most classic sets for Contemporary – a record that puts him in the company of the Miles Davis rhythm section – Jimmy Cobb on drums, Paul Chambers on bass, and Wynton Kelly on piano – who make up 3/5 of a quintet that also includes trumpeter Conte Candoli! The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, October 11.
Gettin' Together ... LP 39.99
Gettin' Together! (Japanese pressing) ... CD 29.99
Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99 On October 11, 2024
Art's blowing with a quiet intensity here – not as far out as you might expect from the title, but with that crisp genius that still graced all of his records from the time! The album features a quartet with Dolo Coker on piano, Jimmy Bond on bass, and Frank Butler on drums – working ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Intensity (with bonus track) ... CD 14.99(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, October 11.
Art Pepper —
Living Legend ... LP Contemporary, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent 70s side from Art Pepper – recorded with a West Coast rhythm section that includes Hampton Hawes, Charlie Haden, and Shelly Manne! The trio all play here with a remarkable intensity, given the date of the session – and although the production's got that later, crisper ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1978. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A nice lost late number from Art Pepper – a freewheeling set of tracks that really show the influence of John Coltrane on Pepper's work – cut with a quartet that includes George Cables on piano, Tony Dumas on "blitz bass", and Carl Burnett on drums. The tracks are long, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available No Limit ... CD 5.99(Cover has light wear.)
Art Pepper —
Smack Up ... LP Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent small group material from modern alto genius Art Pepper – a set that might well be our favorite of all the classic albums he cut for Contemporary Records! The album's got quite a strange title – Smack Up, a very strange choice, given Pepper's well-known experience as a junkie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Contemporary Acoustic Sounds series.)
Art Pepper —
Smack Up ... LP Contemporary, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Excellent small group material from modern alto genius Art Pepper – a set that might well be our favorite of all the classic albums he cut for Contemporary Records! The album's got quite a strange title – Smack Up, a very strange choice, given Pepper's well-known experience as a junkie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s yellow label stereo pressing – pre-OJC. Cover has light wear, small center split in the top seam, and some wear at the bottom right corner.)
Art Pepper —
Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard Vol 1 ... LP Contemporary, 1977. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A record that marks the live recording debut of the alto giant Art Pepper – quite a surprise, given that he'd already had many years of playing under his belt – but also a date that captures Art at a time of real revival in his career – stretching out with new inspirations, and a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Pepper —
Trip ... LP Contemporary, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The "trip" here is a mellow one – not the soaring, spacey style you might expect in a long line of drug-reference titles for Art Pepper albums – but that difference is a-ok with us, because Art's really hitting some great new territory here, thanks to a hip trio that includes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and minimal wear.)
Contemporary, 1958. Very Good+ ... $5.99
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
Contemporary, 1957. Very Good ... $9.99
Surprisingly nice stuff – especially considering that the album was one in a string of Previn piano sessions for Contemporary – all based around Broadway themes as part of the success of his My Fair Lady date with Shelly Manne! This set still features Manne on drums – and Red ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and yellowing from age.)
Andre Previn —
Plays Songs By Harold Arlen ... LP Contemporary, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A solo piano set – tracks include "Cocoanut Sweet", "Let's Fall In Love", "A Sleepin' Bee", and "My Shining Hour". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Andre Previn —
Plays Songs By Jerome Kern ... LP Contemporary, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Andre Previn & His Pals —
Gigi ... LP Contemporary, 1958. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Andre Previn's got some very hip pals here – drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Red Mitchell – both frequent partners during the late 50s, especially on this classic run of jazz-Broadway records for Contemporary! The spirit here is very much like that of the famous My Fair Lady date made ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage stereo pressing in the cover with technical data and Stereophonic text across the top in back – still sealed with light wear and a small hole at the bottom.)
Andre Previn & Russ Freeman —
Double Play! ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A goofy title and cover – but a really unique session of two-piano jazz, recorded with Russ Freeman and Andre Previn on the keys, plus only the drums of Shelly Manne to provide additional support! The sound is really great – and Previn's especially wonderful here, really stretching out ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Andre Previn/Mobile Fidelity/Contemporary, 1959. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A nicely lean take on the music of West Side Story – done during part of a big late 50s wave of jazz-meets-Broadway albums – and served up by a group who often approached the material better than most! In previous years, Andre Previn could be more of a softer, mood-oriented pianist ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary/Craft, 1963. New Copy ... $26.99 28.99 On August 16, 2024
A classic of spiritual jazz! The album is one of the few rare pairings of Sonny Simmons and Prince Lasha from the 60s – and it's arguably the greatest album they ever cut! The set was recorded for the Contemporary label in LA, but it's far far different than the cool jazz that was the label' ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, August 16.
Henri Renaud —
Modern Sounds France – Henri Renaud's All Stars (10 inch LP) ... LP Contemporary, 1953. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Pianist Henri Renaud at the height of his postwar modern powers – working here with Jean Lisse on trumpet, Sandy Mosse on tenor, Jean Louis Chautemps on baritone, Benny Vasseur on trombone, and Jimmy Gourley on guitar! Titles include "Paris Je T'Aime", "Mahogany Hall Stop" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing! Vinyl is great – and cover has some light wear, but no splits – very nice overall.)
George Robert-Tom Harrell Quintet —
Sun Dance ... LP Contemporary, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With George Robert on alto and soprano sax, Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Dado Moroni on piano, Reggie Johnson on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Sonny Rollins —
Go West – The Contemporary Records Albums (Way Out West/Contemporary/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy 3LP set ... Out Of Stock
Two classic albums from the great Sonny Rollins – both made during some time on the LA scene of the late 50s, and matched here with a more obscure third album that issued alternate sides from the sessions! First up is the classic Way Out West – a set that brings the east coast tenor of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Go West – The Contemporary Records Albums (Way Out West/
Contemporary, 1958. Near Mint- ... $34.99
One of Sonny's brilliant west coast sessions for Contemporary – records that shouldn't sparkle as much as they do, but which actually stand with his best work of the 50s! Sonny's blowing in front of a session of "leaders" that includes Hampton Hawes, Barney Kessel, Leroy Vinnegar, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing in a barcode cover. A nice copy!)
Contemporary/OJC, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
A classic set that brings the east coast tenor of Sonny Rollins into contact with a west coast rhythm section of Ray Brown and Shelly Manne! Despite Rollins' silly look on the cover, and the album's overall "western" theme, the session's a brilliant one – right up there with Sonny's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonny Rollins —
Way Out West ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A classic set that brings the east coast tenor of Sonny Rollins into contact with a west coast rhythm section of Ray Brown and Shelly Manne! Despite Rollins' silly look on the cover, and the album's overall "western" theme, the session's a brilliant one – right up there with Sonny's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Way Out West ... LP 23.99
Contemporary/Craft, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99 On December 6, 2024
A classic set that brings the east coast tenor of Sonny Rollins into contact with a west coast rhythm section of Ray Brown and Shelly Manne! Despite Rollins' silly look on the cover, and the album's overall "western" theme, the session's a brilliant one – right up there with Sonny's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Way Out West ... LP 23.99(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, December 6.
Howard Rumsey —
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars Vol 3 (7 inch EP) ... 7-inch 
Contemporary, 1953. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
With Jimmy Giuffre on tenor, Shorty Rogers on trumpet, and Milt Bernhart on trombone. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Contemporary, 1953. Good ... $3.99
One of the earliest sets issued under the name of the Lighthouse All-Stars – that hip assemblage of west coast players headed by bassist Howard Rumsey – hardly a household name on his own, but well-remembered for all the great work done at this famous club! The lineup is a who's who of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear. Vinyl has a number of deep marks.)
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars —
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars Vol 2 (10 inch LP) ... LP Contemporary, 1953. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great early work from Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse group – working here at a level that's almost more freewheeling than on some of their later Contemporary albums! The format's still very much in place here – a host of key All Stars who include Milt Bernhart on trombone, Russ Freeman on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing – a very nice copy!)
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars —
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars Vol 4 (10 inch LP) ... LP Contemporary, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Sheesh, Howard Rumsey sure knew how to stick his name on a lot of records! (He must have been trying to give Norman Granz and Leonard Feather a run for their money!) Fortunately, most of them were also great – like this one, which features flute duets between Bob Cooper and either Bud Shank ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow & black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars —
In The Solo Spotlight – Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars Vol 5 ... LP Contemporary, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from Howard Rumsey's early Lighthouse group – and a great example of why they were such a great act at the time! The "solo spotlight" in the title is extremely apt here – as each of the album's tracks features a standout performance by group members who emerge ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Contemporary, 1985. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
The title and cover are an homage to the Pacific Jazz label live dates from LA in the 50s – and the music here does a good job of following suit as well! Altoist Bud Shank and trumpeter Shorty Rogers are reunited beautifully in an open-ended live setting – the kind of date that really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Woody Shaw —
Blackstone Legacy ... LP Contemporary, 1971. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A stunning extended set from the great Woody Shaw – a majestic, spiritual album that almost feels more like something that you'd hear on the Strata East label than you might expect from the more straight ahead Contemporary Records imprint! The lineup is as majestic as the music – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cecil Taylor —
Looking Ahead! ... LP Contemporary, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Cecil Taylor's definitely Looking Ahead here – pushing jazz piano very strongly into the 60s with his modernist tones – yet still working with a bit more restraint than in the next decade! The style here is quite unusual – and almost more fresh than the Taylor sound of later ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Leroy Vinnegar —
Leroy Walks (180 gram pressing) ... LP Contemporary/Craft, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Arguably one of the best 50s jazz sessions on west coast powerhouse label Contemporary – superbly recorded, and done in a format that really breaks from the format of a lot of LA jazz at the time! The whole thing's incredibly relaxed – really allowing for a lot of space to hear the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Leroy Vinnegar —
Leroy Walks! ... LP Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Arguably one of the best 50s jazz sessions on west coast powerhouse label Contemporary – superbly recorded, and done in a format that really breaks from the format of a lot of LA jazz at the time! The whole thing's incredibly relaxed – really allowing for a lot of space to hear the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing, still in the shrink with info sticker.)
Ben Webster —
Ben Webster At The Renaissance ... LP Contemporary, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A previously unreleased live date from late in the career of Ben Webster – recorded at The Renaissance in Hollywood in 1960, but unissued until nearly 25 years later! The group features Jim Hall on guitar, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Butler on drums – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ben Webster At The Renaissance (with bonus tracks) ... CD 2.99
Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy ... $26.99 28.99 On September 13, 2024
A previously unreleased live date from late in the career of Ben Webster – recorded at The Renaissance in Hollywood in 1960, but unissued until nearly 25 years later! The group features Jim Hall on guitar, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Butler on drums – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ben Webster At The Renaissance (with bonus tracks) ... CD 2.99(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, September 13.
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