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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

(2014 OJC pressing. Cover has light wear and a small corner bump.)

Also available You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99

Curtis Counce — You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce (180 gram pressing) ... LP

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 — Teddy's Ready! ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

Excellent set of LA hardbop tracks by the great tenor player Teddy Edwards, with a group that includes Joe Castro, Leroy Vinnegar, and Billy Higgins. Edwards' tone is fantastic, and the tracks give him a chance to show off his soloing talent in a way that he didn't always reach on other recordings. ... (Jazz) read more CD

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

Teddy Edwards & Howard McGhee — Together Again (180 gram pressing) ... LP

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.

Teddy Edwards & Howard McGhee — Together Again! ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Temporarily 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 CD

(OJC pressing.)

Peter Erskine — Peter Erskine ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1982. Used ... $9.99 11.99

A great bit of soulful fusion from drummer Peter Erskine – one of the few albums he made as a leader of this nature, even though his playing graced lots of other wonderful records at the time! The approach here is tight, but never too much so – smooth, but never slick – a warmly ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, case has a cutout notch through the spine.)

Art Farmer — Blame It On My Youth ... CD

Contemporary, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock

A great group – with Clifford Jordan on tenor and soprano sax, plus James Williams on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. (Jazz) CD

Art Farmer — On The Road ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1976. Used ... Temporarily 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 CD

(OJC pressing. Booklet has light fading.)

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

(70s yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)

Also available Portrait Of Art Farmer (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99

Art Farmer — Portrait Of Art Farmer (180 gram pressing) ... LP

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- ... 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 a promo stamp.)

Art Farmer — Something To Live For (with bonus track) ... CD

Contemporary, 1987. Used ... 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 CD

Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet — Back To The City ... LP

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.)

Art Farmer/Frank Morgan/Lou Levy — Central Avenue Reunion ... CD

Contemporary, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock

A great quintet date – featuring mostly players who were part of the postwar scene on LA's Central Avenue – Art Farmer on trumpet, Frank Morgan on alto, and Lou Levy on piano – plus Eric Von Essen on bass and Albert Tootie Heath on drums! (Jazz) CD

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

Victor Feldman — Suite Sixteen – The Music Of Victor Feldman ... LP

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 — Destiny's Dance ... LP

Contemporary, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

With Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Dennis Moorman on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Ronnie Burrage on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album

Chico Freeman — Focus ... CD

Contemporary, 1995. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Features Chico Freeman on tenor, Arthur Blythe on alto, George Cables on piano, Santi Debriano on bass, and Yoron Israel on drums! (Jazz) CD

(Disc has a promo stamp, barcode has a cutout hole.)

Russ Freeman & Shelly Manne — One On One (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Contemporary, 1982. Used ... $3.99

Just Russ Freeman on piano and Shelly Manne on drums! Tracks include "Prime Time", "Loose As A Goose", "Blue Monk", "On A Green Dolphin Street", and "Lullaby Of The Leaves". (Jazz) CD

Terry Gibbs — Dream Band ... CD

Contemporary, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock

Terry's vibes lead a group that fetaures Conte Candoli and Stu Williamson on trumpet, Bob Enevoldsen on trombone, Jack Schwartz on baritone, Bill Holman on tenor, and Joe Maini on alto! (Jazz) CD

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 — Terry Gibbs Dream Band Vol 2 – The Sundown Sessions ... CD

Contemporary, 1959. Used ... $6.99

A large group session – tracks include "Song Is You", "Dancing In The Dark", "Blue Lou", "Fat Man", and "My Reverie". (Jazz) CD

Terry Gibbs — Terry Gibbs Dream Band Vol 6 – One More Time ... CD

Contemporary, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A previously-unreleased live date from the late 50s! Featuring Al Porcino and Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bob Enevoldsen and Joe Cadena on trombone, Jack Schwartz on baritone sax, Bill Perkins and Bill Holman on tenor sax, Joe Maini and Charlie Kennedy on alto sax, Pete Jolly and Lou Levy on piano, ... (Jazz) read more CD

(2002 pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)

Terry Gibbs & Buddy DeFranco — Airmail Special ... CD

Contemporary, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock

With Terry Gibbs on vibes, Buddy DeFranco on clarinet, Frank Collett on piano, Andy Simpkins on bass and Jimmie Smith on drums. Tracks include "Samba Wazoo", "Austin Mood", "Body & Soul", "In A Mellow Tone", "Yesterdays" and "Blues For ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Terry Gibbs Dream Band — Flying Home Vol 3 ... CD

Contemporary, 1959. Used ... $5.99

A live performance with Pete Jolly on piano, Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bill Perkins on tenor, Mel Lewis on drums, and others! (Jazz) CD

(Out of print.)

Terry Gibbs/Buddy DeFranco — Chicago Fire ... LP

Contemporary, 1987. Near Mint- ... $7.99

With John Campbell II on piano, Todd Coolman on bass, and Gerry Gibbs on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has a promo stamp.)

Tom Harrell — Sail Away ... CD

Contemporary, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock

Features Joe Lovano on tenor sax, Dave Liebman on soprano sax, James Williams on piano, John Abercrombie on guitar, Ray Drummond on bass, and Adam Nussbaum on drums. (Jazz) CD

(Out of print.)

Tom Harrell — Visions ... CD

Contemporary, Late 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Bob Berg, David Liebman, and Joe Lovano on saxophones, Cheryl Pyle on flute, John Abercrombie on guitar and synthesizer, Dado Moroni, Danilo Perez, James Williams, and Niels Lan Doky on piano, Charlie Haden, Ray Drummond, and Reggie Johnson on bass, and Adam ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — All Night Session Vol 3 ... LP

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 — All Night Session Vols 1, 2, & 3 ... CD

Contemporary/Definitive (Spain), 1956. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock

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 CD

Also available All Night Session Vols 1, 2, & 3 ... CD 12.99

Hampton Hawes — All Night Session Vols 1, 2, & 3 ... CD

Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1956. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock

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 CD

(Out of print, includes obi.)

Also available All Night Session Vols 1, 2, & 3 ... CD 12.99

Hampton Hawes — All Night Session Vols 1, 2, & 3 ... CD

Contemporary/Phoenix (Spain), 1956. Used 2CD ... $12.99

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 CD

(2011 pressing.)

Hampton Hawes — Bird Song ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1956/1958. Used ... $8.99

A rare slice of 50s work from pianist Hampton Hawes – material recorded during his initial strong run for Contemporary Records, but unissued until many years later! The album allows a chance to hear Hamp away from his better-known trio of the period – and some of the tracks feature ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Hampton Hawes — Blues The Most ... CD

Contemporary/Prestige, Late 50s. Used ... $4.99 6.99

Hampton Hawes isn't exactly the first pianist we think of when it comes to bluesy lines in his music – but there's definitely a blue-tinged undercurrent to most of the work in this set – a well-chosen batch of tracks from Hamp's early years as a leader on Contemporary Records! The ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes – Vol 3 The Trio ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1956. Used ... 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 CD

(Out of print.)

Hampton Hawes — Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes – Vol 3 The Trio ... LP

Contemporary, 1956. Near Mint- ... Temporarily 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.)

Hampton Hawes — Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes – Vol 3 The Trio (SHMCD pressing) ... CD

Contemporary/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... 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 CD

Hampton Hawes — For Real (180 gram pressing) ... LP

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 — Hampton Hawes Trio Vol 1 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Contemporary (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock

'Leaping brilliance on the keys from a young Hampton Hawes – a player who makes this record bristle with excitement from the very first note! The format is simple, but the presentation here is breathtaking – a rock-solid trio performance that shows why Hawes was one of the greatest ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)

Hampton Hawes — Hampton Hawes Trio Vol 1 (Japanese pressing) ... CD

Contemporary (Japan), 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

'Leaping brilliance on the keys from a young Hampton Hawes – a player who makes this record bristle with excitement from the very first note! The format is simple, but the presentation here is breathtaking – a rock-solid trio performance that shows why Hawes was one of the greatest ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

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.)

Hampton Hawes — I'm All Smiles ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock

Beautiful 60s work from Hampton Hawes – a set from the middle of the decade, a period when he wasn't recorded all that often – but one not issued by Contemporary until his American revival in the 70s! The group's got a wickedly fluid feel – not just Hamp's always-amazing piano, ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — Sermon ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... $11.99

Hampton Hawes on piano, with Leroy Vinnegar on bass and Stan Levey on drums. (Jazz) CD

(2002 OJC pressing.)

Hampton Hawes — This Is Hampton Hawes – Vol 2 The Trio ... CD

Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

The darkly brooding image of Hampton Hawes on the front cover of this one is a real standout in the mostly-sweet cover lineup of the Contemporary label – but it's also a great indication of the sound of the record, which is something different than most of its contemporaries! Hawes is ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, 80's Japanese pressing. Booklet has light aging.)

Hampton Hawes Trio — Complete Sessions (The Trio/This Is Hampton Hawes/Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes) ... CD

Contemporary/Gambit (Spain), 1955/1956. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99 16.99

The complete sessions by the best-known early version of The Hampton Hawes Trio – one that featured Red Mitchell on bass and Chuck Thompson on drums, heard here on the group's first three albums for the Contemporary label! The Hawes approach to the keys was a very popular one at the time ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Sealed copy.)

Joe Henderson — Relaxin At Camarillo ... CD

Contemporary, 1979. Used ... $11.99

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 CD

(Out of print 1993 OJC pressing.)

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

Also available Relaxin At Camarillo ... CD 11.99

Elmo Hope — Elmo Hope Trio (Contemporary) ... CD

Contemporary (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of Elmo Hope's best trio sessions from the west coast – and a record that really showcases on his skills as a writer as much as a player! The session features 7 original compositions, plus one standard – all done in a complex, modern mode by Hope with a trio that includes the ... (Jazz) read more CD

(2010 Japanese pressing.)

Helen Humes — Songs I Like To Sing (180 gram pressing) ... LP

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.

Helen Humes — Songs I Like To Sing! ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

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) CD

Helen Humes — Swingin With Humes ... LP

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.)

Helen Humes — Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do ... LP

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.)

Bobby Hutcherson — Solo/Quartet ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1981. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Bobby Hutcherson breaks it down in two different ways – solo on the first half of the record, and in a quartet on the rest! The set begins in a very spare way – Bobby playing vibes, marimba, xylophone, and bells – often a bit overdubbed, so that although alone, Hutcherson fills ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Barney Kessel — Barney Kessel (Contemporary) (10 inch LP) ... LP

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.)

Barney Kessel — Barney Kessel Plays Standards – Barney Kessel Vol 2 ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1954/1955. Used ... Out Of Stock

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 CD

Also available Barney Kessel Plays Standards – Barney Kessel Vol 2 ... LP 24.99

Barney Kessel — Barney Kessel Plays Standards – Barney Kessel Vol 2 ... LP

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.)

Barney Kessel — Barney Kessel Vol 2 (10 inch LP) ... LP

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 — Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By – Barney Kessel Vol 4 ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... $4.99

A classic Kessel album for Contemporary – one that features Barney's guitar in a set of slightly larger backings, all arranged by Barney himself! The approach is a bit different from some of Kessel's more stripped-down albums of the time – as Barney works with instrumentation that ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing.)

Barney Kessel — Some Like It Hot ... LP

Contemporary, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A pretty nice jazz tribute to the Billy Wilder film of the same name – and one that reprises a number of tunes from the film, especially popular songs of the 20s – but brings them back in a way that's still got plenty of hip 50s jazz touches! The record's nicely without the hoke that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Barney Kessel — To Swing Or Not To Swing – Barney Kessel Vol 3 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Contemporary (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock

Given Barney's touch on the guitar, you can bet that a record like this hardly could claim "not to swing" – and the session's a tight groover done in a way that clearly marks Kessel as one of the best guitar talents of his generation! The recording quality of the album is wonderful ... (Jazz) read more CD

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/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Exploring The Scene ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... 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 CD

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Exploring The Scene ... LP

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/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... 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 CD

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners ... LP

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/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners (180 gram pressing) ... LP

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

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Contemporary (Japan), 1957. Used ... 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 CD

Barney Kessel/Shelly Manne/Ray Brown — Poll Winners – Straight Ahead ... LP

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.)

Barney Kessel/Shelly Manne/Ray Brown — Straight Ahead ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock

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 CD

Also available Poll Winners – Straight Ahead ... LP 13.99

Harold Land — Fox ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

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 CD

(BMG pressing.)

Harold Land — Fox (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock

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

Shelly Manne — Lil' Abner ... LP

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.)

Shelly Manne — Live – Shelly Manne & His Men At The Manne Hole Vol 1 ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

An incredible record from Shelly Manne – one of his only dates recorded at The Manne Hole, even though it was his own club – and a killer live recording that was issued in a rare 2LP format for the time! The style here is similar to Manne's excellent recordings at the Blackhawk – ... (Jazz) read more CD

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