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Joe Beck —
Beck ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little Kudu set from guitarist Joe Beck – a player who's sounding a lot tighter here than some of his odd psychedelic experiments of the 60s – but still pretty darn great overall! The style is smooth, as you'd expect from Kudu, but Joe's still got plenty of edges in his guitar ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ron Carter —
Anything Goes ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Ron Carter gets sweet and funky on this 70s classic for Kudu Records – a set that's a fair bit different than some of Carter's acoustic trio sides of the decade, or some of his more high-concept work in recent years! The approach here is free and flowing – larger arrangements penned by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, edge wear, and a cutout notch.)
Hank Crawford —
Don't You Worry Bout A Thing ... LP Kudu, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet soulful jazz from reedman Hank Crawford – one of his killer Kudu sessions from the 70s – all of which really helped Hank redefine his sound! The setting here is large and full – put together beautifully by Bob James, with that sense of space for the soloist that makes his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout hole and small promo sticker.)
Hank Crawford —
Hank Crawford's Back ... LP Kudu, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Hank Crawford turns his back on the cover of this sweet little set from Kudu – but the groove itself is very upfront, strongly in the best mix of funky jazz and club the label had going down into the late 70s! Arrangements are by David Matthews, who keeps things lean and mean, even when the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hank Crawford —
Help Me Make It Through The Night ... LP Kudu, 1971. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Hank Crawford's first big records of the 70s – a really great set that helps him shake off some of his stock modes of the 60s and find a very different groove! A big part of the album is arranger Don Sebesky, who gives Hank a backdrop that's sophisticated and smooth, yet still pretty ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bumped corners and is bent a bit at the opening.)
Hank Crawford —
I Hear A Symphony ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Not really a symphony, but a great album that features the soulful alto sax of Hank Crawford blowing over some rich larger backings from David Matthews – all with a sweetly funky Kudu sound! The style's a bit more polished than some of the other Kudu sessions of the time – almost a bit ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hank Crawford —
Wildflower ... LP Kudu, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A sweet bit of electric funk, and one of Hank Crawford's greatest records from the 70s – thanks in large part to the great Bob James – who arranged and produced the record with a mighty soulful vibe – leaving Hank lots of room to solo on his own over the top! The groove is really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Eric Gale —
Forecast ... LP Kudu, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most successful albums ever from guitarist Eric Gale – a laidback understated player whose mellow sound had a tremendous influence on mainstream jazz funk in the 70s! The album takes off from the late 60s CTI and Verve sessions by Wes Montgomery – and features Gale riffing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, corner bend, light edge wear.)
Grant Green —
Main Attraction ... LP Kudu, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Quite an unusual album from Grant Green – a record that's quite different than his earlier records for Blue Note, but still pretty darn great overall! Grant's working here in a large group – Kudu style – with arrangements by David Matthews, but a sound that's still pretty lean ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners at the spine.)
Johnny Hammond —
Breakout ... LP Kudu, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A massive groover from the great Johnny Hammond – the famous 60s organist from the soul jazz scene, getting a whole new sound for the 70s here on the CTI label! Johnny was always one of those players who was ready to try something new – and the open, extended format of the label really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Hammond —
Higher Ground ... LP Kudu, 1973. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Massive work from Johnny Hammond – stretching out here in some totally jamming grooves that really transform his style for the 70s! The sound here is a lot hipper and tighter than some of Hammond's more rough-edged soul jazz of the 60s – a groove that's a great precursor to his more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kudu, 1976. Near Mint- ... $11.99
One of the slickest of Dave Matthews' funk records from the 70s – but still pretty darn nice! Matthews was the mainman behind the legendary funk group The Grodeck Whipperjenny, and a key arranger in James Brown's sound of the Polydor years – but by this time, he moved into smoother ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
Idris Muhammad —
Boogie To The Top ... LP Kudu, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic middle period work from drummer Idris Muhammad – a set recorded after his initial run of lean funk recordings for the jazz scene – with a bit more soul in the mix, and definitely a bit of boogie in the groove! Arrangements are by David Matthews – the maestro of the soul-st ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with Kudu inner sleeve. Cover has light wear. Vinyl has a short click on "One With A Star".)
Idris Muhammad —
House Of The Rising Sun ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A surprising jazz funk stunner from drummer Idris Muhammad – part of his great second chapter of work for CTI in the 70s! Idris is working here in a style that's very different than his heavy-footed funky work on Prestige and Blue Note – and while it's easy to criticize him for not ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Idris Muhammad —
Power Of Soul ... LP Kudu, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record from funky drummer Idris Muhammad! Idris is probably known for his funky break work on Blue Note and Prestige records sessions of the late 60s and early 70s – but by the time of this 1974 album, he was really expanding his style, hitting a laidback groove that went way ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp – a nice copy!)
Power Of Soul ... CD 6.99
Power Of Soul ... CD 4.99
Idris Muhammad —
Turn This Mutha Out ... LP Kudu, 1977. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great late 70s chapter in the career of funky drummer Idris Muhammad – moving into very different territory here than his early soul jazz with Lou Donaldson, and even his earliest solo material too! David Matthews arranged the tracks, and he's given them a slick but soulful sound, with lots ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Turn This Mutha Out ... LP 27.99(Original yellow label pressing. Includes the Kudu inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, and some light wrinkling at the spine.)
Esther Phillips —
Alone Again, Naturally ... LP Kudu, 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the deepest soul sets from Esther Phillips' 70s years on Kudu Records – a set with some nicely gritty grooves and a surprisingly earthy feel at times – especially when compared to some of her other albums of the time! Backings are by James Brown's old reedman, Pee Wee Ellis ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a touch of edge wear.)
Kudu, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Esther's strong winners for Kudu – a record that takes her soulful style of earlier years, and wraps it around some sly 70s funky arrangements! Ex-James Brown hornman Pee Wee Ellis arranged the album, and gave Esther a nice little dose of funk that really helped her groove – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear.)
Kudu, 1976. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A pretty amazing set from Esther Phillips – her final album for Kudu – and a beautiful mix of soaring soul sounds from one the most unique, emotionally-inflected soul vocalists of her era! Esther's in prime Kudu mode here – working with jazzy arrangements by David Matthews and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Kudu inner sleeve.)
Esther Phillips —
Esther Phillips w/Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Esther Phillips' biggest comeback albums from the 70s – a classic set that takes her deeply soulful vocal approach, and sets it to some sweet jazz funk backings – served up by guitarist Joe Beck, who almost gets equal credit on the album cover! The rest of the lineup is equally ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes Kudu inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Smooth and sophisticated grooving from Esther Phillips – a record that really has her shaking off the rag-tag and rootsy modes of earlier years, and gliding sweetly into the mainstream! Phillips' vocals are still as soulful and compelling as ever, but the backings are quite full – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Esther Phillips —
From A Whisper To A Scream ... LP Kudu, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite-ever albums from Esther Phillips – an album that really helped her transform her sound for the 70s! The approach here is a lot more jazzy than before – served up with a good dose of funk, thanks to arrangements from Pee Wee Ellis – fresh from his work with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kudu, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Not a live album – as you might think from the title – but a tight batch of tunes that shows the full funk and soul talents of the legendary Esther Phillips! The album's got a nicely dark undercurrent at times – a sound that's not as smooth as some of Esther's other Kudu albums ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens —
Upchurch & Tennyson ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful albums ever recorded for the Kudu label – and one of the few full LP releases to feature vocal work by Chicago soul singer Tennyson Stephens! Tennyson's working here with Phil Upchurch, the legendary Chicago guitar player whose talents graced countless soul, jazz, and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Grover Washington Jr —
Feels So Good ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An incredible batch of electric funk from Grover Washington Jr – easily one of his best albums ever! The record really picks up from the sweet CTI sound of the 70s – taking Bob James arrangements with a lot of space and electric keyboards, and letting Groover blow some wonderfully ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and back paste-on is unglued on the edges.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Inner City Blues ... LP Kudu, 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet funky jazz from Grover Washington – an early standout session from his classic years on Kudu Records, put together with hip arrangements from the mighty Bob James! The record's got the same spacious sense of grooving as James' first few for CTI – a style that's funky fusion, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the Kudu inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, partially split top seam and spine, and a bit of clear tape.)
Kudu, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
A totally great Grover Washington record – and with 25 years behind us, we really now realize how fantastic all the early Kudu sessions really were! The record was recorded live at the Bijou, and is spread out over 2 long LPs, with lots of room for tasty open-ended solos by Grover and the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has peeled patches inside the gatefold at the bottom corners from separation.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Mister Magic ... LP Kudu, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Pure dark magic from Grover Washington – a record that was a megahit back in the 70s, but which still sounds amazing many decades later! There's a sound here that's completely sublime – and the album is to Grover's career what the first 2 CTI sets by Bob James were to his – a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Soul Box (2LP Box Set) ... LP Kudu, 1973. Very Good 2LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
One of the richest albums from the Kudu years of Grover Washington – a double-length set that shows the full range of his soul and imagination! The album was done in collaboration with Bob James – who arranged and conducted all tracks, and also plays keyboards on the date – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Grover Washington Jr —
Soul Box Vol 1 ... LP Kudu, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the richest albums from the Kudu years of Grover Washington – a double-length set that shows the full range of his soul and imagination! The album was done in collaboration with Bob James – who arranged and conducted all tracks, and also plays keyboards on the date – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Fire Into Music ... LP CTI/Kudu/Salvation, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little collection of tunes on the CTI, Kudu, and Salvation labels – all owned by Creed Taylor during the height of his powers during the mid 70. There's a range of soulful and funky tunes on the album – and titles include "First Light" by Freddie Hubbard, "Supersh ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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