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Shelly Manne —
Shelly Manne & His Men Vol 1 – The West Coast Sound ... CD 
Contemporary/OJC, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily 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 CD
(Out of print OJC pressing.)
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
Contemporary, 1962. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Great stuff – and one of the stranger examples of a very short-lived jazz trend – the "jazz meets folk" style that appeared on a handful of albums in the early 60s! The set features Shelly Manne exploring his Jewish heritage on a host of Israeli and Jewish folk tunes, played ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Cutout notch through spine.)
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/OJC, 1954. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A full length album 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 ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... $2.99
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 CD
Also available Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 1 (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Contemporary/Craft, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
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 & His Men —
Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 4 (with bonus track) ... CD Contemporary, 1960. Used ... 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 CD
Shelly Manne & His Men —
Shelly Manne & His Men At The Blackhawk Vol 5 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... 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 CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
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
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)
Howard McGhee —
Maggie's Back In Town ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... 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 CD
(Out of print, early 90s OJC pressing.)
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
Tete Montoliu —
Lunch In LA (with bonus track) ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mostly solo material from Tete Montoliu – playing piano, as well as eating lunch, on this sweet LA date from the start of the 80s! The spare setting allows Montoliu to do a lot more here than usual – really freed from rhythm on some numbers, and stretching out into territory that might ... (Jazz) read more CD
Contemporary, 1986. Used ... $8.99 11.99
A sweet quartet date – with cedar Walton on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1988. Used ... $5.99
Excellent later work from Frank Morgan – the legendary LA altoist who first burned brightly in the bop generation, then came back to make really rich recordings like this! The set's got Frank in some really great company – a hip sextet that features Joe Henderson on tenor, Bobby ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Contemporary, 1988. Used ... $6.99
One of Frank Morgan's great comeback records from later years – featuring the leader on alto, with Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Al Foster on drums! (Jazz) CD
Frank Morgan & The McCoy Tyner Trio —
Major Changes ... CD Contemporary, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Frank Morgan on alto and McCoy Tyner on piano, with Avery Sharpe on bass and Louis Hayes on drums. Tracks include "How Deep Is The Ocean", "Emily", "Search For Peace", "Frank's Back", and "Theme From Love Story". (Jazz) CD
Frank Morgan & The McCoy Tyner Trio —
Major Changes ... LP Contemporary, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Frank Morgan on alto, McCoy Tyner on piano, Avery Shrpe on bass and Louis Hayes on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
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
(Cover has a light corner bend.)
Contemporary/OJC, 1985. Used ... $11.99
A great date from the later revival years of altoist Frank Morgan – thanks to a warm performance from the Cedar Walton trio! One of the great things about late Morgan is the way in which he's able to really fit himself into different settings – still holding onto his soulful roots, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing, spine has a cutout notch.)
Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1985. Used ... $9.99 12.99
A great date from the later revival years of altoist Frank Morgan – thanks to a warm performance from the Cedar Walton trio! One of the great things about late Morgan is the way in which he's able to really fit himself into different settings – still holding onto his soulful roots, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Michael Nesmith —
Pacific Arts Box (4CD/Edsel (UK), Late 1970s/1980s/Early 1990s. Used 4CD/DVD ... Out Of Stock
Phineas Newborn —
Back Home ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1976. Used ... 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 CD
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
(80s pressing. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Phineas Newborn —
Great Jazz Piano Of Phineas Newborn Jr ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully romping work from Phineas Newborn – and a great showcase for the harder side of his sound on the piano, something that didn't always show up on his RCA albums of the 50s! The style here has plenty of bluesy overtones – not in a cliched soul jazz way, but in an earthy mode ... (Jazz) read more CD
Phineas Newborn —
Harlem Blues ... CD Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1969. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A later issue of material recorded in the late 60s by Phineas for Contempoary – tunes from the sessions for the album Please Send Me Someone To Love, but which didn't make the cut at the time – and are here issued a decade after the original recordings! The group on the set features ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print early Japanese pressing.)
Phineas Newborn —
Harlem Blues ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A later issue of material recorded in the late 60s by Phineas for Contempoary – tunes from the sessions for the album Please Send Me Someone To Love, but which didn't make the cut at the time – and are here issued a decade after the original recordings! The group on the set features ... (Jazz) read more CD
Phineas Newborn —
Newborn Touch (with bonus tracks) ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1964. Used ... $7.99
The Newborn Touch is always a great one, but it sounds especially nice on this record – a set that seems to go even farther than any of Phineas' earlier trio sessions! There's an almost-ambitious sound to the record that we really like a lot – one that possibly comes from Newborn's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print OJC pressing.)
Phineas Newborn —
World Of Piano ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
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
Phineas Newborn —
World Of Piano (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Contemporary/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available World Of Piano (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Lennie Niehaus —
Complete 50s Recordings Vol 1 – Quintet & Octet ... CD Contemporary/Lonehill (Spain), 1954/1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Quintet and Octet recordings by saxophonist/arranger Lennie Niehaus – both of them great! The first 8 tracks of the CD feature Lennie stepping out of the larger Stan Kenton orchestra, into the limelight with a hip quintet that includes Jack Montrose on tenor, Bob Gordon on baritone, Monty ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lennie Niehaus —
Complete 50s Recordings Vol 2 – Octet & Quintet ... CD Contemporary/Lonehill (Spain), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early genius from Lennie Niehaus – proof that he was one of the best arrangers of the west coast scene of the 50s! The format here is fairly large for most tracks – as even on the quintet sides, added string players often join in – but Niehaus really manages to keep things away ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lennie Niehaus —
Complete 50s Recordings Vol 3 – Sextet, Quintet, & Octet ... CD Contemporary/Lonehill (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Further genius from the great Lennie Niehaus – a CD that features work in 3 different settings, all from 1956! The first half of the set is sextet material – one of Lennie's best 50s albums for Contemporary, and one of his most obscure too! The album features Lennie's alto in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lennie Niehaus —
Lennie Niehaus – Vol 1 The Quintets ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first moments of genius as a leader from saxophonist/arranger Lennie Niehaus – a set that has Lennie stepping out of the larger Stan Kenton orchestra, into the limelight with a hip quintet that includes Jack Montrose on tenor, Bob Gordon on baritone, Monty Budwig on bass, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
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
Lennie Niehaus —
Lennie Niehaus Vol 4 – The Quintets & Strings ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sublime work from this oft-overlooked alto player – a wonderful album that features Lennie playing in quintets with Bill Perkins, Bob Gordon, Stu Williamson, and Hampton Hawes – plus added string quartet backings on most of the tunes – making for a shimmering sound that's really ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1995 OJC pressing.)
Lennie Niehaus —
Lennie Niehaus Vol 5 – The Sextet ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A gem of a session from Lennie Niehaus – one of his best 50s albums for Contemporary, and one of his most obscure too! The album features Lennie's alto in the company of a group that includes Bill Perkins on tenor and flute, Jimmy Giuffre on baritone, and Stu Williamson on trumpet. There's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
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)... 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
Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1959. Used ... $9.99
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 CD
Also available Art Pepper + Eleven ... LP 24.99
Art Pepper —
Art Pepper Live At The Village Vanguard (3LP set) ... LP Contemporary (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... Temporarily 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 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... Temporarily 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 CD
(OJC pressing.)
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
(70s yellow label stereo pressing – pre OJC.)
Art Pepper —
Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section (gold CD) ... CD Contemporary/Analogue Productions, 1957. Used ... 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 CD
(Out of print Gold CD pressing.)
Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1956. Used ... $14.99
A lost treasure – finally brought back to light! The album features previously unissued material by the team of Art Pepper and Warne Marsh – tracks recorded back in 1956 for Contemporary records, but only issued many years later as part of the Complete Contemporary project for Pepper's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1996 Japanese pressing. Includes obi!)
Art Pepper —
Best Of Art Pepper (Contemporary pressing) ... CD Contemporary, Mid 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Smack Up", "Tin Tin Deo", "You'd Be Nice To Come Home To", "Gettin' Together", "Mambo Koyama", "Prisoner", and "Over The Rainbow". (Jazz) CD
Art Pepper —
Complete Village Vanguard Sessions (9CD box set) ... CD Contemporary, 1977. Used 9 CDs ... 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 CD
Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1950s/1960s/1970s. Used 2CD ... $24.99
Art Pepper with Shelly Mann & his Men, Barney Kessel, Helen Humes, Helyne Stewart, and Art Farmer. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Art Pepper —
Friday Night At The Village Vanguard Vol 2 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1977. Used ... 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 CD
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/Victor (Japan), 1960. Used ... $29.99
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 CD
Also available Gettin' Together ... LP 39.99(Out of print 2011 SHM-CD pressing.)
Art Pepper —
Gettin' Together! (with bonus tracks) (gold CD pressing) ... CD Contemporary/DCC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available 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
(Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sound Series!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, October 11.
Art Pepper —
Intensity (with bonus track) ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Art Pepper —
Intensity (with bonus track) ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Art Pepper —
Living Legend ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1975. Used ... 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 CD
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
Art Pepper —
Living Legend (Japanese pressing – with bonus track) ... CD Contemporary (Japan), 1975. Used ... Temporarily 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 CD
(1987 Japanese CD pressing.)
Art Pepper —
More For Les At The Village Vanguard Vol 4 (bonus track) ... CD Contemporary, 1977. Used ... 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 CD
Contemporary/OJC, 1978. Used ... $5.99
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 CD
Also available No Limit ... LP 19.99(Out of print.)
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 —
No Limit (Japanese pressing) ... CD Contemporary (Japan), 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available (CONDITION NOTES: Booklet has age marks, traycard has age marks and water damage. Item priced accordingly.)
No Limit ... LP 19.99
No Limit ... CD 5.99
Art Pepper —
San Francisco Samba – Live At Keystone Korner ... CD Contemporary, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful late work from Art Pepper – and a set that definitely lives up to the samba promised in its name! The groove here is a bit more fluid than usual for Art at this time in his career – and that's saying a lot, given the open-ended style of his Galaxy and Contemporary work – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Pepper —
Saturday Night At The Village Vanguard ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1977. Used ... 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 CD
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 —
Smack Up (20 bit remaster) ... CD Contemporary, 1960. Used ... 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 CD
Art Pepper —
Thursday Night At The Village Vanguard Vol 1 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1977. Used ... 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 CD
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 ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1976. Used ... 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 CD
Contemporary, 1976. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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 (Japan), 1976. Used ... $16.99
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 CD
(1987 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Art Pepper —
Way It Was! ... CD Contemporary/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Contemporary, 1958. Very Good+ ... $7.99
(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 ... Temporarily 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+ ... Temporarily 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- ... Temporarily 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 —
Freelance Years – Complete Riverside & Contemporary Recordings (5 CD set) ... CD Riverside/Contemporary/Fantasy, Mid/Late 50s. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock
5 CDs – all wonderful! The set brings together 8 of Sonny Rollins' classic albums from the late 50s – Brilliant Corners, Way Out West, Jazz Contrasts, The Sound Of Sonny, That's Him!, Sonny Rollins Plays, Freedom Suite and Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders. (Jazz) CD
Sonny Rollins —
Go West – The Contemporary Records Albums (Way Out West/Contemporary/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy ... 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 CD
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
Sonny Rollins —
Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders ... LP 34.99
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!)
Sonny Rollins —
Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders (CDr pressing) ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders ... LP 34.99
Sonny Rollins —
Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders (with bonus tracks) (gold CD) ... CD Contemporary/DCC, 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders ... LP 34.99(Out of print gold CD pressing, mastered by Steve Hoffman.)
Sonny Rollins —
Way Out West ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... 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 CD
Also available Way Out West ... LP 23.99
Sonny Rollins —
Way Out West ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... 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 CD
Also available Way Out West ... LP 23.99
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