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Charlie Haden & Jim Hall — Charlie Haden/Jim Hall ... CD

Impulse/Universal (France), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock

Beautiful duets between guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Charlie Haden – recorded here in a previously-unissued live date from 1990 – with sublime sound throughout! Both players really open up when given the right sort of space – and find wonderful harmony together here – ... (Jazz) read more CD

Charlie Haden & Jim Hall — Charlie Haden/Jim Hall ... CD

Blue Note/Impulse, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock

Beautiful duets between guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Charlie Haden – recorded here in a previously-unissued live date from 1990 – with sublime sound throughout! Both players really open up when given the right sort of space – and find wonderful harmony together here – ... (Jazz) read more CD

Charlie Haden & Liberation Music Orchestra — Time/Life ... CD

Impulse, 2016. Used ... Out Of Stock

The last Liberation Music Orchestra effort from the great Charlie Haden – offered up here in a set that brings together two live performances from a time when he was still on the planet, plus three more songs by the group on their own – working under the guidance of longtime musical ... (Jazz) read more CD

Chico Hamilton — Dealer ... LP

Impulse, Mid 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Wonderfully groovy work from drummer Chico Hamilton – one of his hip 60s albums for Impulse, done in a style that's completely different than his work of the 50s! Here, Chico's clearly in love with a modal groove, and also sets things up with more romping rhythms that are upbeat in a way he ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Chico Hamilton — Dealer (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse, Mid 1960s. New Copy (reissue)... On April 26, 2024

Wonderfully groovy work from drummer Chico Hamilton – one of his hip 60s albums for Impulse, done in a style that's completely different than his work of the 50s! Here, Chico's clearly in love with a modal groove, and also sets things up with more romping rhythms that are upbeat in a way he ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Great pressing – 180 gram vinyl, done at Third Man.)

Chico Hamilton — El Chico ... LP

Impulse, 1965. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Amazing, simply amazing – and light years ahead of the staid sounds that Chico Hamilton was cutting in the 50s! Hamilton's one of those players who has an amazing range to his music – almost all of it really incredible, as Chico always shifts things up over time – continually ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Orange & black label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a spot of ring wear at the bottom. The inner gatefold has some staining & wear.)

Chico Hamilton — His Great Hits ... LP

Impulse, Mid 60s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99

The title's a bit misleading – as Chico really wasn't much of a hitmaker, at least as far as the charts go – but the album is a wonderful collection of his groundbreaking work for Impulse, killer tracks that are head and shoulders above any of his earlier work! At the time, Hamilton ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(70s Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has light surface wear.)

Chico Hamilton — Man From Two Worlds (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Impulse, Early 60s. Used ... $11.99

A pivotal album for Chico – one that has him working with his hip group that included Charles Lloyd and Gabor Szabo, both of whom take Chico into a modal mode that would completely transform his sound! Lloyd's the center star on the album's version of his own "Forest Flower" – ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Chico Hamilton — Passin Thru ... LP

Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Wonderful work from one of Chico Hamilton's greatest groups! The record features Chico's quintet with Charles Lloyd on tenor and flute, Gabor Szabo on guitar, the great (and under-recorded) Al Stinson on bass and George Bohannon on trombone – and the tracks have that spaced out, slightly-Span ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono orange & black label ABC-Paramount pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light surface wear, a smudge from price sticker removal, and some aging inside the gatefold. Label on Side 1 has a small wrinkled spot.)

Lionel Hampton — Live At The Muzeval ... CD

Impulse, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock

With Wild Bill Davis on organ and piano, Joe Newman and Victor Paz on trumpet, Paul Moen on tenor, Eddie Chamblee on alto and tenor, Billy Mackel on guitar, Barry Smith on bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums. (Jazz) CD

Johnny Hartman — I Just Dropped By To Say Hello ... CD

Impulse, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock

A beautiful album of dark-hued vocals – sung by Johnny Hartman with a quality that's as smokey as the image of him with a cigarette on the cover! The album set a whole new standard for male vocal jazz in the 60s – and is a distillation and refinement of earlier ideas in music by Billy ... (Vocalists) read more CD

(1995 digipak pressing.)

Johnny Hartman — I Just Dropped By To Say Hello ... LP

Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A beautiful album of dark-hued vocals – sung by Johnny Hartman with a quality that's as smokey as the image of him with a cigarette on the cover! The album set a whole new standard for male vocal jazz in the 60s – and is a distillation and refinement of earlier ideas in music by Billy ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(70s green label pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)

Johnny Hartman — I Just Dropped By To Say Hello (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock

A beautiful album of dark-hued vocals – sung by Johnny Hartman with a quality that's as smokey as the image of him with a cigarette on the cover! The album set a whole new standard for male vocal jazz in the 60s – and is a distillation and refinement of earlier ideas in music by Billy ... (Vocalists) read more CD

Johnny Hartman — More I See You/Sunrise, Sunset ... 7-inch

Impulse, 1965. Very Good- ... $4.99

(Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record

(White label promo. Label has Xs in red marker and a name in pen.)

Johnny Hartman — Unforgettable ... CD

Impulse, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock

An excellent batch of rare material by vocalist Johnny Hartman, and a very strong set of tracks that shows a side of his work that's often ignored! Usually, Hartman gets cited for his slow, moody, syrupy sound – such as that which he used in his classic recordings with Coltrane. However, we ... (Vocalists) read more CD

Johnny Hartman — Voice That Is ... CD

Impulse/MCA, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

At the time of this album, Johnny Hartman definitely was the voice that is – a singer with a new level of maturity for the 60s, and a voice that's far more masculine than the geeky look of the photo on the cover! Hartman's sound here is smooth and warm, but never in a too-commercial way ... (Vocalists) read more CD

(1994 MCA pressing with a penmark through the barcode and promotional stamp on the CD.)

Coleman Hawkins — Desafinado ... CD

Impulse, 1964. Used ... $2.99

The Hawk, in prime late form, lays down some beautiful tenor solos over gentle bossa nova accompaniment – working in a mode that's much more satisfying than just a "classic player meets bossa" session, angularly crafting the solos with that dark edge that he had in all of his later ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1997 digipak pressing with some light wear.)

Coleman Hawkins — Today & Now ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1962. Used ... $16.99

A beautiful record – but that's no surprise, since most of the later work of Coleman Hawkins tends to be great! The setting is quite laidback – and Hawkins' time-weathered tenor is placed in a perfect setting with Tommy Flanagan on piano, Major Holley on bass, and Eddie Locke on drums. ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1998 20 bit remaster. Includes obi!)

Coleman Hawkins — Today & Now ... LP

Impulse, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A beautiful record – but that's no surprise, since most of the later work of Coleman Hawkins tends to be great! The setting is quite laidback – and Hawkins' time-weathered tenor is placed in a perfect setting with Tommy Flanagan on piano, Major Holley on bass, and Eddie Locke on drums. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Rainbow label stereo pressing – a gret copy! Cover has a small cutout hole, but is great.)

Also available Today & Now ... CD 16.99

Coleman Hawkins — Wrapped Tight ... CD

Impulse/MCA, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock

Great later Coleman Hawkins on Impulse – just the sort of deep-toned, soulfully-blown record that makes all his sessions for the label so great! Hawk's very firmly in the lead on that classic tenor of his – but the rest of the lineup keeps things swinging too – with Snooky Young ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, punch through booklet.)

Roy Haynes Quartet — Out Of The Afternoon ... CD

Impulse, 1962. Used ... $7.99

Drummer Roy Haynes always brings something great to the table for any album he does as a leader – and this record is no exception! Here, the "added something" is the presence of Roland Kirk on reeds – offered a key early chance to express his most modern ideas in the freedom ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Sealed 1996 digipak pressing.)

Also available Out Of The Afternoon (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99

Roy Haynes Quartet — Out Of The Afternoon ... LP

Impulse (Czech Republic), 1962. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

Drummer Roy Haynes always brings something great to the table for any album he does as a leader – and this record is no exception! Here, the "added something" is the presence of Roland Kirk on reeds – offered a key early chance to express his most modern ideas in the freedom ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available
Out Of The Afternoon ... CD 7.99
Out Of The Afternoon (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99

Roy Haynes Quartet — Out Of The Afternoon ... LP

Impulse, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Drummer Roy Haynes always brings something great to the table for any album he does as a leader – and this record is no exception! Here, the "added something" is the presence of Roland Kirk on reeds – offered a key early chance to express his most modern ideas in the freedom ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available
Out Of The Afternoon ... CD 7.99
Out Of The Afternoon (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99

Roy Haynes Quartet — Out Of The Afternoon (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse, 1962. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99

Drummer Roy Haynes always brings something great to the table for any album he does as a leader – and this record is no exception! Here, the "added something" is the presence of Roland Kirk on reeds – offered a key early chance to express his most modern ideas in the freedom ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Part of the excellent Acoustic Sounds series!)

Also available Out Of The Afternoon ... CD 7.99

Roy Haynes Quartet — Out Of The Afternoon (Japanese pressing) ... CD

Impulse/MCA (Japan), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

Drummer Roy Haynes always brings something great to the table for any album he does as a leader – and this record is no exception! Here, the "added something" is the presence of Roland Kirk on reeds – offered a key early chance to express his most modern ideas in the freedom ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, 1991 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)

Also available
Out Of The Afternoon ... CD 7.99
Out Of The Afternoon (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99

Earl Hines — Once Upon A Time ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1966. Used ... $18.99

One of our favorite records by Earl Hines – a hip little comeback set, recorded in the mid 60s with an Ellingtonish lineup that includes Clark Terry, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, Lawrence Brown, Jimmy Hamilton, and Johnny Hodges. Hines' piano is certainly a strong force in the record, but even ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, includes obi.)

Johnny Hodges — Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges ... LP

Impulse, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A nice little 60s album by Johnny Hodges – one of the few post-Verve sessions that has him still playing in the hard swinging Ellingtonia small combo mode of the 50s! Players are all strong – and include Jimmy Jones, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, Harry Carney, and Paul Gonsalves – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (Japanese pressing) ... CD 18.99

Johnny Hodges — Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (Japanese pressing) ... CD

Impulse/MCA (Japan), 1964. Used ... $18.99

A nice little 60s album by Johnny Hodges – one of the few post-Verve sessions that has him still playing in the hard swinging Ellingtonia small combo mode of the 50s! Players are all strong – and include Jimmy Jones, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, Harry Carney, and Paul Gonsalves – and ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1992 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)

Johnny Hodges — Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (MCA pressing) ... LP

Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A nice little 60s album by Johnny Hodges – one of the few post-Verve sessions that has him still playing in the hard swinging Ellingtonia small combo mode of the 50s! Players are all strong – and include Jimmy Jones, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, Harry Carney, and Paul Gonsalves – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Johnny Hodges — Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Impulse/GRP, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

A nice little 60s album by Johnny Hodges – one of the few post-Verve sessions that has him still playing in the hard swinging Ellingtonia small combo mode of the 50s! Players are all strong – and include Jimmy Jones, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, Harry Carney, and Paul Gonsalves – and ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1992 MCA/GRP pressing.)

Also available Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (Japanese pressing) ... CD 18.99

John Lee Hooker — It Serve You Right To Suffer ... LP

Impulse, 1965. Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

There's no suffering here – as the record's a real delight, and one of the more unique sessions in the career of the great John Lee Hooker! The record was done for Impulse Records, mostly known for its jazz recordings at the time – and the session has the vocals and guitar of John Lee ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album

John Lee Hooker — It Serve You Right To Suffer (red vinyl pressing) ... LP

Impulse/Elemental, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

There's no suffering here – as the record's a real delight, and one of the more unique sessions in the career of the great John Lee Hooker! The record was done for Impulse Records, mostly known for its jazz recordings at the time – and the session has the vocals and guitar of John Lee ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Paul Horn — Dedication Series Vol XVI – Plenty Of Horn ... LP

ABC/Impulse, Late 50s/1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album

Freddie Hubbard — Artistry of Freddie Hubbard (Impulse pressing) ... CD

Impulse, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!

A beautiful album that we'd rank as one of Freddie Hubbard's greatest recordings ever – a truly sublime set that's quite different than his Blue Note work of the 60s, and which really shows him emerging as a major talent on the trumpet! The set features a core sextet of key players – ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1996 digipak pressing.)

Freddie Hubbard — Body & The Soul ... CD

Impulse, 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A real standout in the early career of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard – a very unique session that has him working with some larger arrangements in the background – blowing these magical solos over the top, while still hitting a great edge with the rest of the musicians as well! There's a ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1996 digipak pressing.)

Freddie Hubbard — Body & The Soul (SHMCD pressing) ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About April 24, 2024

A real standout in the early career of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard – a very unique session that has him working with some larger arrangements in the background – blowing these magical solos over the top, while still hitting a great edge with the rest of the musicians as well! There's a ... (Jazz) read more CD

Freddie Hubbard — Reevaluation: The Impulse Years ... LP

Impulse, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

An excellent collection of Hubbard's work for the Impulse label, mostly from Hubbard's two excellent albums: Body & Soul and The Artistry of Freddie Hubbard. Body & Soul features large group arrangements by Wayne Shorter that are completely sublime, and some of the most compelling large ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Irreversible Entanglements — Protect Your Light ... CD

Impulse, 2023. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Not the first album from this fantastic group, but a set that's their initial outing for Impulse Records – the old home to John Coltrane, Sun Ra, and Pharoah Sanders – and a very fitting place for their boundless sense of expression! The group really seem to have upped their game for ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available Protect Your Light ... LP 24.99

Irreversible Entanglements — Protect Your Light ... LP

Impulse, 2023. New Copy ... $24.99 26.99

Not the first album from this fantastic group, but a set that's their initial outing for Impulse Records – the old home to John Coltrane, Sun Ra, and Pharoah Sanders – and a very fitting place for their boundless sense of expression! The group really seem to have upped their game for ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Milt Jackson — Impulse Years ... LP

Impulse, Late 50s/1960s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A surprisingly big collection of tracks from Milt – documenting his oft-forgotten years at Impulse Records, plus a few more sides from albums he cut with other folks for ABC. The range of the material is far greater than you might think – and takes Milt way past the MJQ stylings of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Milt Jackson — Statements ... CD

Impulse/GRP, 1961/1964. Used ... $4.99

A great statement from vibist Milt Jackson – one of his key solo sessions in a great 60s run of recordings away from the Modern Jazz Quartet! Like the classics that followed this one, the vibe is much more soulful than any of Milt's records with the MJQ – kind of an extension of the ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1993 MCA/GRP pressing.)

Milt Jackson & Ray Brown — That's The Way It Is ... LP

Impulse, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

At the end of the 60s, Milt Jackson and Ray Brown cut some very groovy records together – teamed up in a great pairing of styles that pushed both of them way past the more standard sounds of earlier years! This album's one of the best of the bunch – as it features pianist Monty ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Ahmad Jamal — Awakening ... CD

Impulse, 1970. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Sealed digipak pressing.)

Ahmad Jamal — Awakening ... LP

Impulse, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Rainbow label stereo pressing with LW etch. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, and lightly bumped corners.)

Ahmad Jamal — Awakening (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!

A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Part of the Verve By Request series!)

Ahmad Jamal — Awakening (80s pressing) ... LP

Impulse, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Ahmad Jamal — Awakening (SHMCD pressing) ... CD

Impulse/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!

A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read more CD

Ahmad Jamal — Freeflight ... LP

Impulse, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!

Brilliant work by Jamal – and one of his first albums to feature electric piano! The mode of the tracks is in that "stretching out" style he was using as the 60s came to a close – a bit inspired by McCoy Tyner, but more an exploration of the lyricism of his earlier work, set ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, some stains along the spine, and some blue ink transfer in back.)

Ahmad Jamal — Poinciana Revisited – Ahmad Jamal At The Top ... LP

Impulse, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Wonderful open-ended Ahmad Jamal music from the end of the 60s – and a set that really shows his growth as a player at the time! The "revisited" in the title refers to Jamal's earlier success on Argo records with a recording of "Poinciana" – one that forever made ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Jose James & Jeff Neve — For All We Know ... CD

Impulse, 2010. Used ... Out Of Stock

A completely new chapter in the musical life of Jose James – a set that's every bit as soulful as his previous albums, but in a very different way! The format here is pretty laidback – James on vocals and Jeff Neve on piano – recorded in a relaxed, late nite sort of way – ... (Neo Soul) read more CD

Keith Jarrett — Bop-Be ... LP

Impulse, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99

No bebop here, despite what you might guess from the title – and instead an album of much freer lines and wider musical vision, captured with Keith Jarrett's famous group of the 70s! Jarrett plays a bit of soprano sax alongside his piano, and the rest of the quartet features Dewey Redman on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Keith Jarrett — Death & The Flower ... CD

Impulse, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!

Really wonderful early work from Keith Jarrett – a spiritually-driven session that's free from the cliches of his later work! The album's a spectacular group effort – one that has Jarrett playing piano, percussion, and sax – in an ensemble that also includes Dewey Redman, Charlie ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print. Cutout hole through spine.)

Keith Jarrett — Fort Yawuh ... CD

Impulse, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock

Great Impulse work from Keith Jarrett – recorded at a time when he had a lot sharper edge than later years, and was really matching the spirit of some of the post-Coltrane generation players on the label! The date's a live one, and features some relatively extended tracks – tunes that ... (Jazz) read more CD

Keith Jarrett — Impulse Years – 1973 to 1974 (5CD set) ... CD

Impulse, 1973/1974. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock

Features important early material from Keith Jarrett – often more avant than his ECM sides of the 70s, thanks in part to reeds from Dewey Redman! (Jazz) CD

Keith Jarrett — Mysteries ... CD

Impulse, 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!

Dark and moody work from Keith Jarrett – a record that builds strongly off his ensemble feeling of the Impulse years, but which also seems to carry a bit more of the introspective vibe he was building up in some of his more stripped down solo recordings! The group's still a great one here ... (Jazz) read more CD

Keith Jarrett — Silence ... CD

Impulse/GRP, 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!

Features Keith Jarrett on piano and soprano sax, Dewey Redman on tenor, Charlie Haden on bass, and Paul Motian on drums. (Jazz) CD

Keith Jarrett — Treasure Island ... LP

Impulse, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Ultra-hip work from pianist Keith Jarrett – a session that's filled with joy and life, and which has a lot more energy than some of his albums for ECM! The work here is kind of a refinement of the freer styles that Jarrett had laid down on previous albums – performed with a strongly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

JJ Johnson — Proof Positive ... LP

Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Positive proof that JJ Johnson's one of the greatest trombone players ever – a sublime quartet session for Impulse Records, and one that features some of his most striking, stripped-down work of the 60s! The focus here is really on Johnson's amazing tone and timing – but the record ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

JJ Johnson — Proof Positive (with bonus track) ... CD

Impulse, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

Positive proof that JJ Johnson's one of the greatest trombone players ever – a sublime quartet session for Impulse Records, and one that features some of his most striking, stripped-down work of the 60s! The focus here is really on Johnson's amazing tone and timing – but the record ... (Jazz) read more CD

Elvin Jones — Dear John C ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

One of the more unusual albums on Impulse – and a beautiful session that's filled with surprises you wouldn't expect! Elvin Jones leads a group of well-chosen bandmates in a hip set of tracks that's sort of a "letter" to Coltrane – with groupings that include either Roland ... (Jazz) read more CD

Elvin Jones — Dear John C (with bonus track) ... CD

Impulse/MCA, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of the more unusual albums on Impulse – and a beautiful session that's filled with surprises you wouldn't expect! Elvin Jones leads a group of well-chosen bandmates in a hip set of tracks that's sort of a "letter" to Coltrane – with groupings that include either Roland ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1993 pressing.)

Elvin Jones — Illumination/Dear John C ... CD

Impulse, 1963/1965. Used ... Out Of Stock

Nice Impulse work from Elvin Jones – 2 albums in a single package! Illumination features an amazingly unique little group – one that kind of stepped in the Impulse Records back door from the Coltrane galaxy, but which features some very unique aspects overall! As the cover states, the ... (Jazz) read more CD

(2011 pressing.)

Elvin Jones — Impulse Years ... LP

Impulse, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Most of the tracks on this 2 LP set are not from Jones' solo records but rather songs under the direction of others, mainly John Coltrane but also Frank Foster and Sonny Rollins. Some of the Coltrane titles are the drum solo from "Pursuance", "Impressions", "Your Lady" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Elvin Jones & Richard Davis — Heavy Sounds ... CD

Impulse, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock

Heavy Sounds, indeed – a beautiful little set of dark-edged soul jazz from the mid 60s – co-led by bassist Richard Davis and drummer Elvin Jones! The sound here is a bit different than any work ever released by either player as a leader – and is almost more in the vein of Blue ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, 1999 pressing.)

Hank Jones & Oliver Nelson — Happenings ... LP

Impulse, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99

A great little record – very different than anything else that Hank Jones ever recorded! The album features arrangements by Oliver Nelson – done in that mod 60s pop-jazz style that he was using on his best work – and about half the record features Jones playing electric ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Rainbow label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has minimal wear, very light scrape at the top left, and a small cutout hole.)

Quincy Jones — Quintessence ... CD

Impulse, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

A very soulful set of big band material from Quincy Jones – recorded during that tight early 60s period when his arrangements just couldn't fail! The album's his only session for Impulse, and it's got a slightly deeper style than his work from the time for Mercury – a bit more ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1997 digipak pressing. Mark through barcode.)

Quincy Jones — Quintessence ... LP

Impulse, 1961. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A very soulful set of big band material from Quincy Jones – recorded during that tight early 60s period when his arrangements just couldn't fail! The album's his only session for Impulse, and it's got a slightly deeper style than his work from the time for Mercury – a bit more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Quincy Jones — This Is How I Feel About Jazz (with bonus tracks) ... CD

ABC/Impulse, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

Fantastic – and an important early album from Quincy Jones! Q's working here in some of his hippest settings of the 50s – scoring longish versions of jazz tunes for groups that include players like Lucky Thompson on tenor, Herbie Mann on flute, Art Farmer on trumpet, Phil Woods and ... (Jazz) read more CD

John Klemmer — Magic & Movement ... LP

Impulse, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Excellent work by John Klemmer – filled with the kind of fire and emotion that you don't get on many of his other records! The set was recorded live at two different venues – and it's a choppy slightly-funky batch of modal soul jazz tunes, with an approach that makes it feel like a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has a cutout notch, tiny peel from sticker removal.)

John Klemmer — Waterfalls ... CD

Impulse, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock

A wonderful classic from John Klemmer – one of those artists we've under-appreciated for years, but grow to love more and more as time goes by! The set's an incredibly soulful set of explorations played by Klemmer (on tenor, soprano, and Echoplex) with a group that includes Mike Nock on ... (Jazz) read more CD

Diana Krall — All For You – A Dedication To Nat King Cole ... CD

Impulse, 1996. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Features Russell Malone on guitar and Paul Keller on bass – with Diana Krall on vocals and piano! (Vocalists) CD

(Sealed Columbia House pressing.)

Diana Krall — Love Scenes ... CD

Impulse, 1997. Used ... $0.99

Diana Krall on vocals and piano, Russell Malone on guitar, and Christian McBride on bass. (Vocalists) CD

Rolf & Joachim Kuhn — Impressions Of New York ... LP

Impulse, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

One of the most expressive albums ever from German jazzmen Rolf and Joachim Kuhn – an obscure American date cut for Impulse Records in the late 60s! This session pairs the Kuhn brothers – on clarinet and piano, respectively – with John Coltrane's bassist Jimmy Garrison and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Rolf & Joachim Kuhn — Lifeline ... LP

Impulse (Germany), 2012. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $29.99 59.99

The brilliant return of Rolf and Joachim Kuhn to Impulse Records – and a set that's every bit as their landmark album for the label in the 60s! As with that classic – Impressions Of New York – there's a sound here that's let free right from the start – bold stepping forward ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross — Sing A Song Of Basie (Impulse pressing) ... CD

Impulse, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99

One of the first albums ever by this legendary jazz vocal group! LHR do the incredible – and create a set of vocal renditions of standards by the Basie band, putting jazzy lyrics in to replace the instrumental solos, but keeping the same vibe as the original tracks. The sound and approach ... (Vocalists) read more CD

(Out of print)

Lambert, Hendricks & Ross — Sing A Song Of Basie (Impulse pressing) ... LP

Impulse, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

One of the first albums ever by this legendary jazz vocal group! LHR do the incredible – and create a set of vocal renditions of standards by the Basie band, putting jazzy lyrics in to replace the instrumental solos, but keeping the same vibe as the original tracks. The sound and approach ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Sing A Song Of Basie (Impulse pressing) ... CD 2.99

Yusef Lateef — 1984 (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse/Elemental (Spain), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... About January 25, 2024 (delayed)

Really moody magic from the great Yusef Lateef – an artist who was definitely using his time on the Impulse label to open up some new territory in his music! This set might well be the most experimental that Lateef had recorded to date – still filled with the exotic touches of his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Yusef Lateef — Golden Flute ... CD

Impulse, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock

Not just a flute session from Yusef Lateef – as the set's a record with plenty of saxophone as well as the instrument named in the title! Yusef's mixing his bag nicely for this mid 60s classic – working through tunes that are a mixture of soulful hardbop and eastern exoticism – a ... (Jazz) read more CD

(2004 digipak pressing – in great shape with the Impulse obi!)

Yusef Lateef — Live At Pep's (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse/Elemental (Spain), 1964. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock

One of the greatest albums ever recorded by the mighty Yusef Lateef – and that's really saying a lot, given his fantastic legacy of albums! The set's a live one, which is a bit unusual in Lateef's catalog at this time – and the concert setting is perhaps a window onto some of his more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Live At Pep's (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99

Yusef Lateef — Live At Pep's (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Impulse, 1964. Used ... $14.99

One of the greatest albums ever recorded by the mighty Yusef Lateef – and that's really saying a lot, given his fantastic legacy of albums! The set's a live one, which is a bit unusual in Lateef's catalog at this time – and the concert setting is perhaps a window onto some of his more ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, punch through barcode and a piece of clear tape on the booklet cover.)

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