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Art Farmer & Donald Byrd —
Two Trumpets ... CD 
Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two trumpets, and plenty of soul – one of those wonderful late 50s Prestige Records blowing sessions that really let individual players have lots of the right sort of space to find their own voice alongside each other! Byrd and Farmer are both young here, and mighty sharp in their sounds ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Farmer/Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent follow-up to the legendary Two Trumpets session on Prestige – and even rarer than that one! The lineup features Farmer, Byrd, and Sulieman on the horns in the title – with hip rhythm from Hod O'Brien on piano, Addison Farmer on bass, and Ed Thigpen on drums. Titles ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pablo/OJC, 1971. Used ... $1.99
Early Pablo recordings from Ella Fitzgerald – captured in performance in Nice in 1971, with a trio led by Tommy Flanagan on piano! The set's got a nice medley titled "The Bossa Scene" – almost worth the price of the record alone! (Vocalists) CD
Ella Fitzgerald & Oscar Peterson —
Ella & Oscar (with bonus tracks) (OJC Remasters) ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ella Fitzgerald, recorded in a nice lean setting – with mostly just the piano of Oscar Peterson to back her up, plus a bit of extra bass from Ray Brown on a few of the album's tracks! We love Fitzgerald in this mode – which is quite a change from some of her more familiar 70s work, and ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Pablo/OJC, 1977. Used ... $4.99
Ella Fitzgerald swings it nicely with the Tommy Flanagan Trio – a small group on the date for backup, but one who give this Montreux performance almost as much bounce as Ella's 70s live dates with a bigger ensemble! Tommy seems to have a bit more punch in his piano than usual, and Fitzgerald ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tommy Flanagan —
Tokyo Recital ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tommy Flanagan —
Tommy Flanagan 3 – Montreux 77 ... LP 
Pablo/OJC, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sweet Tommy Flanagan trio date – recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1977, but with a warmth and intimacy that's like catchy Tommy at a small club date! Trio members include Keter Betts on bass and Bobby Durham on drums – but the focus is very strongly on Flanagan's piano ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tommy Flanagan & Hank Jones —
Our Delights ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Forrest —
Forrest Fire ... CD Prestige/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best records ever cut by hard St. Louis tenorman Jimmy Forrest – and a stripped down quartet side that has him playing with the trio of a young Larry Young! Young's not in his super-hip Blue Note mode yet, but he is a very strong soul jazz player capable of hitting some nice nice ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Frank Foster & Frank Wess —
Two For The Blues ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful reunion of the team of Frank Foster and Frank Wess – caught here in an easy-going and laidback style that's miles away from their work with Count Basie! The youthful rhythm section of Kenny Barron, Rufus Reid, and Marvin Smitty Smith really adds a lot to the set – giving ... (Jazz) read more CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Don Friedman —
Flashback ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
David Frishberg —
Live At Vine Street ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1984. Used ... $4.99
A charming little set from the great Dave Frishberg – easily one of the hippest singers and songwriters in jazz during the past few decades! The set's got Dave working solo – just singing along with his own piano accompaniment – in a whimsical way that matches the same sort of ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
Red Garland —
Garland Of Red ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Simple and soulful elegance from the great Red Garland – prime mid-50s material for Prestige, recorded here with incredible backing from Paul Chambers and Art Taylor! The tightness of the trio is amazing – but never so much so that it gets in the way of Red's warmly introspective modes ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Red Garland —
It's A Blue World ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958/1970. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Obscure material by Garland – sides recorded in 1958, but not issued until this 1970 LP! The tracks are from the richest point in Garland's recording career, and were done with the great rhythm section of Paul Chambers on bass and Art Taylor on drums. The record's got some nice long tracks, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Red Garland —
Manteca (with bonus track) ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best by Red Garland for Prestige – a totally cooking record that features some great added conga work from Ray Barretto! Ray's presence really helps the record live up to its Latin-styled title – and Garland's usual trio with Paul Chambers on bass and Art Taylor on drums ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Manteca ... LP 99.99
Red Garland —
Red In Bluesville ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Red Garland albums of the late 50s – thanks to a slightly different rhythm section that features Sam Jones on bass and Art Taylor on drums – both of whom work beautifully with Red in a gutbuckety set of tunes! The style isn't exactly soul jazz, but it's clear that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Red Garland —
Rediscovered Masters Vol 2 ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1959/1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Unreleased work – includes four trio tracks – plus three quintet numbers with Richard Williams on trumpet and Oliver Nelson on alto and tenor sax! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing.)
Red Garland —
Solar ... CD Jazzland/OJC, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An obscure little quartet session from Red Garland – recorded with Les Spann on both guitar and flute, caught at a time when he was just starting to make waves on the New York scene! The presence of Spann gives the record a decidedly different feel than most of Garland's work on Prestige ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Red Garland —
Soul Burnin' ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set from Red – one of his best for Prestige! Side one of the album has him leading a quintet with Oliver Nelson on alto and tenor, and the great Richard Williams on trumpet. Williams' solos are always a treat at this point – and his lyrical shimmering blowing on the tracks ... (Jazz) read more CD
Red Garland —
Soul Junction ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Soul Junction's a great title for this one – because the album's a great meeting point between 50s hard bop and some of the looser, earthier styles that were beginning to show up in the first years of soul jazz! The title track of this one is worth the price of admission alone – as Red ... (Jazz) read more CD
Red Garland Trio with Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Moodsville Vol 1 – Red Garland Trio Plus Eddie Lockjaw Davis ... CD Prestige/Moodsville/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gentle genius from Red Garland – working here in classic trio formation with Sam Jones and Art Taylor – on a mellow set of late nite numbers and subtle ballads, all carried off in the best tradition of the Moodsville label! Eddie Lockjaw Davis joins the group on 3 tracks on the set ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pablo/OJC, 1975. Used ... $6.99
With Milt Jackson on vibes, Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Johnny Griffin on tenors, Tommy Flanagan on piano, and Mickey Roker on drums – on titles that include "Lover Come Back To Me", "What's New", and "Cherokee". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy Gillespie's Big 4 ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Dizzy's Big 4 here are a quartet of players that includes Ray Brown on bass, Joe Pass on guitar, and Mickey Roker on drums – all of whom work with Dizzy in a lightly skipping groove that's a nice contrast to some of his other 70s work! The style certainly has some of the spacious qualities ... (Jazz) read more CD
Dizzy Gillespie & Arturo Sandoval —
To A Finland Station ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Heavy trumpets here – lead lines from both Dizzy Gillespie and Arturo Sandoval, playing together in a sweet session recorded in Finland! The set's got an open, flowing feel – one that matches some of the best Gillespie work on Pablo – those sides where the label really was able ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dizzy Gillespie & Machito —
Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great Dizzy Gillespie Latin session recorded during the mid 70s – proof that he could still hold onto the cubop spirit of the old days! The session features a larger group arranged and conducted by Chico O'Farril – who manages to keep a solidly Cuban groove at the base, but really ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1990 OJC pressing.)
Benny Golson —
Gettin' With It ... CD New Jazz/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Soul jazz Benny – and very nice! Unlike some of Golson's other, more arranged sessions from the time, this one is a laidback quintet set, with strong emphasis on blowing, which you'll hear plenty of in the album's long open-ended tracks! Golson's tone is always great, but here he hits a ... (Jazz) read more CD
New Jazz/OJC, 1958. Used ... $12.99
A wonderful small combo session from tenorist Benny Golson – one of a few key albums like this from the early years! Although Golson is perhaps best known as a lively arranger in the modern idiom, he's also a kick-ass tenor player when he wants to be – and on this classic, he ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing.)
Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... $9.99
The modern touch indeed! You can't get any more classic Benny Golson than this – a sublime late 50s album that features Benny with a sextet, working out amazing versions of the sorts of material that set him apart from every other jazz arranger of the time! The tracks here are complicated, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Benny Golson —
Other Side Of Benny Golson ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A smokin' hard bop side from a sort of amalgamation of players who played in and out of the Jazz Messengers around this time, but Philly Joe's sittin' in the drummers seat, so though the rhythms cook hard, that not quite as bombastic as Bu's. We've always loved Benny Golson, and though his playing ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dexter Gordon —
Generation ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Dexter's most solid albums on Prestige – and a great set cut at the Van Gelder studios with a rock-solid American lineup that includes Cedar Walton, Freddie Hubbard, Buster Williams, and Billy Higgins. The ensemble groove is a lot tighter than on some of Gordon's solo-heavy European ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1994 OJC pressing.)
Dexter Gordon —
Panther! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked US date from 1970 – a set that Dexter Gordon recorded during a quick stop home from his time abroad – really cooking away in the Prestige studios with a great little rhythm section, in ways that are quite different than his better-known European work of the time! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Panther! ... CD 8.99
Dexter Gordon —
Panther! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked US date from 1970 – a set that Dexter Gordon recorded during a quick stop home from his time abroad – really cooking away in the Prestige studios with a great little rhythm section, in ways that are quite different than his better-known European work of the time! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Panther! ... CD 8.99
Prestige/OJC, 1970. Used ... $8.99
An overlooked US date from 1970 – a set that Dexter Gordon recorded during a quick stop home from his time abroad – really cooking away in the Prestige studios with a great little rhythm section, in ways that are quite different than his better-known European work of the time! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Dexter Gordon —
Tangerine (with bonus track) ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great American set from Dexter Gordon – recorded at a time when most of his bigger records were coming from overseas! The set's got some nice long tracks that really let Gordon open up on tenor – on those well-blown, longform solo modes he was really cracking in the European scene ... (Jazz) read more CD
Stephane Grappelli & Stuff Smith —
Violins No End ... CD Pablo/Fantasy/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Stuff Smith and Stephane Grappelli on violin – with backing from Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, Herb Ellis on guitar, and Jo Jones on drums. (Jazz) CD
Prestige/OJC, Early 50s. Used ... $12.99
One of the best-ever documents of the young genius of tenorist Wardell Gray – exactly the kind of music that shows why he was one of the biggest and best of the bop saxophonists – before he was taken away from us all too soon! The material here was originally issued on 78s or 45s, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1992 OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, Early 50s. Used ... $4.99
One of the best-ever documents of the young genius of tenorist Wardell Gray – exactly the kind of music that shows why he was one of the biggest and best of the bop saxophonists – before he was taken away from us all too soon! The material here was originally issued on 78s or 45s, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Al Grey, Lee Morgan, Billy Mitchell, & Others —
Dizzy Atmosphere ... CD Specialty/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really classic session – one that features an all-star lineup of players who were in the Dizzy Gillespie band of the mid 50s – stepping out here in a smaller group on their own for a one-off date on the Specialty Records label! Specialty normally recorded R&B at the time, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Cannonball Adderley/
OJC, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Griffin —
Big Soul Band (with bonus track) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sweet little album from Johnny – quite different than most of his other sessions at the time, as this one features a big band – a "Big Soul Band", as the title says – filled with some strong Chicago and soul jazz players, and featuring killer arrangements by the great ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1990 OJC pressing.)
Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... $14.99
A really obscure little session from tenorist Johnny Griffin – and one of his few dates from the time cut with an organist – in this case the up-and-coming LA player Paul Bryant! Bryant's probably best known for his cookers with Curtis Amy, and he hits a similar mode here – by ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Grab This ... LP 34.99(Out of print OJC pressing.)
Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... $11.99
Few people could make a session cook like Johnny Griffin in his early years – and this late 50s sextet date is great proof of that fact! The album's a relaxed, open, almost unstructured set that might be dubbed a "blowing session", were it not for the tightness of the players and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1994 OJC pressing.)
Johnny Griffin —
Way Out! ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the sharpest 50s sessions from Johnny Griffin – a hip quartet date for Riverside, done at the time when he was working heavily with Thelonious Monk! The album's definitely got an angular groove that shows Monk's influence, but it's also shows Griffin's Chicago's roots as well – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Johnny Griffin —
White Gardenia ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A tribute to Billie Holiday – with Johnny Griffin's tenor fronting some larger backing on strings and brass – but hipper than most efforts of this type, thanks to some great arrangements by Melba Liston and Norman Simmons! The record's a good change from some of Johnny's more full-on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jazzland/OJC, 1961. Used ... $18.99
The twin-tenor duo of Johnny Griffin and Eddie Lockjaw Davis were really on fire in the early 60s – and unlike other pairings of the time, they often brought a strong dose of modernism to their music – as you'll hear in these great interpretations of tunes by Thelonious Monk! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 OJC pressing.)
New Jazz/OJC, 1960. Used ... $11.99
A killer set from one of the most-overlooked talents of the 50s – the great Gigi Gryce, a fantastic arranger and player whose talents get more forgotten as every year passes by! This set features Gryce working in a well-fitting quintet with the great Richard Williams on trumpet – and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Gigi Gryce —
Saying Somethin' ... CD New Jazz/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A real heavy-hitter – one of the few albums of hardbop that Gryce cut for Prestige, done in a more relaxed, more soulful, more down-n-dirty style than some of his more arranged work from the 50s. The groove's still pretty modern on the set – thanks to a great group that includes ... (Jazz) read more CD
Vince Guaraldi —
Cast Your Fate To The Wind – Jazz Impressions Of Black Orpheus ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Vince Guaraldi —
Vince Guaraldi Trio ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Early genius from pianist Vince Guaraldi – recorded years before his Peanuts fame, but proof that he was an extremely original talent even at the start! The setting is a trio one – and Vince is playing with longtime partner Eddie Duran on guitar, plus Dean Reilly on bass – and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vince Guaraldi Trio —
Jazz Impressions ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great early work from the amazing Vince Guaraldi – an album issued in the 60s on the wave of his rising fame, but which was most likely recorded a few years earlier! The group here is Vince's key early trio with Eddie Duran on guitar – grooving with Vince in drumless splendor that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Tommy Gwaltney's Kansas City Nine with Buck Clayton —
Goin To Kansas City ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Trad revival material by this group that featured Buck Clayton on trumpet, Dickie Wells on trombone, Tommy Newson on tenor, Charlie Byrd on guitar, and Gwaltney on alto, clarinet, and vibes. Tracks are short and include some originals, written in a classic 30s KC mode – plus a few older ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jim Hall/Milestone/OJC, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
The title's an apt one, as the session features spare, unaccompanied duets between guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Ron Carter – done at a time when both players were stepping into some of their warmest, most sensitive years. Hall's especially great here – and even though he had already ... (Jazz) read more CD
Barry Harris —
Barry Harris At The Jazz Workshop ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early genius from Barry Harris – a live date recorded at San Francisco's Jazz Workshop, and one that has him gently grooving in a mix of sharp edges and lyricism! In a world where many up and comers were tempted by the fruits of the soul jazz sound, Harris remains nicely true to himself ... (Jazz) read more CD
Barry Harris —
Chasin The Bird ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Barry Harris' rarest albums – an early trio date with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Clifford Jarvis on drums! Includes the original compositions "Around The Corner", "Stay Right With It", and "Bish Bash Bosh". (Jazz) CD
Barry Harris —
Magnificent! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1969. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Subtle genius from pianist Barry Harris – an overlooked 60s set that showcases both Barry's tighter bop leanings and his even more wonderful lyrical side! The session's recorded with a relaxed energy that points the way towards freer Harris sides in years to come – but also still has ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1999 OJC pressing.)
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 —
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.)
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/Prestige/OJC, 1952/1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic split album of bop piano from both coasts – kind of a double-header in jazz, and one that really packs a punch! Hamp Hawes represents the west coast – and unlike his cool jazz contemporaries, he's grooving hard in a quartet that includes Larry Bunker on vibes, Larry Marable ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Piano East West ... LP 19.99(Out of print. Cutout notch through spine.)
Prestige/Moodsville/OJC, 1960. Used ... $3.99
Wonderful late work by Coleman Hawkins – a player who was very much "at ease" with himself at the time, and opened up tremendously on albums like this. The format is beautiful – simple small group backings by Tommy Flanagan, Wendell Marshall, and Osie Johnson – with ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Prestige/Moodsville/OJC, 1961. Used ... $2.99
The Hawk Relaxes, but never lets himself go – and a set like this is a great illustration of the gentle genius that made so many later Coleman Hawkins records so great! The relaxed setting for this record is a perfect setting for Hawkins to open up and stretch out – working his tenor ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Coleman Hawkins —
In A Mellow Tone ... CD Prestige/OJC, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great later work from this tenor giant – some of his sublime and surprisingly modern work for the Moodsville label! (Jazz) CD
Coleman Hawkins —
Sirius ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
Coleman Hawkins —
Soul ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent session! The record's filled with soul, emotion, and most of all, a hell of a lot of creativity – enough to show that Coleman Hawkins was still a great force to be reckoned with, even when labels were sticking him into loose blowing sessions like this! The group features Kenny ... (Jazz) read more CD
Coleman Hawkins with Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Night Hawk ... CD Swingville/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful late work from Coleman Hawkins – mellow genius that wins us over time and time again over the years! The set's actually a twin-tenor outing – with both Hawk and Eddie Jockjaw Davis – the latter of whom, as proved with Johnny Griffin and others, is a perfect partner for ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing, artwork has some water staining and is priced accordingly.)
Roy Haynes With Booker Ervin —
Cracklin' ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A monster! This is a stellar session that has Booker Ervin's tenor fronting a tight group led by drummer Roy Haynes – all with an amazing sense of rhythm that's made the album a standout for years! Ervin is playing in his best modernist vein, and the rhythm section features the excellent ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
New Jazz/OJC, 1958. Used ... $6.99
A key outing from drummer Roy Haynes – a classic trio session that has a lot more energy than the usual set from the time – thanks to equal participation from Paul Chambers on bass and Phineas Newborn on piano! The unified approach hinted at in the title certainly comes through in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Jimmy Heath —
Nice People (with bonus tracks) ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little collection of some classic hard bop from Jimmy Heath, with a few of the sides of some the stuff he recorded with larger ensembles thrown in for good measure, pulled together in the 80s, once the OJC family of labels came under the Fantasy umbrella. Heath's Riverside recordings of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... $14.99
Very hip work from a young Jimmy Heath – a relative newcomer to the scene at this point, but breaking out with a firm conception and tone, exercised strongly here in a set of large group arrangements worked out in collaboration with Tom McIntosh. McIntosh's work in this format is well known ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Really Big (with bonus track) (Keepnews collection) ... CD 6.99(Early 90s OJC pressing.)
Joe Henderson —
Canyon Lady ... CD Milestone/OJC, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Subtle genius from Joe Henderson – a wonderfully laidback album that interweaves Latin rhythms, west coast soul jazz, and some slight electric touches – all in a mode that shows Henderson to be one of the deepest thinking players of his scene! All tracks are long and exploratory, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Woody Herman —
Giant Steps ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Genius 70s work from Woody Herman – funky big band with electric touches, served up on a range of wonderful tunes! Woody's still at the helm of the group on saxes and clarinet – but as with other Fantasy and Cadet albums, the real thanks here goes to arrangers – who include Bill ... (Jazz) read more CD
Woody Herman —
Thundering Herd ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Woody – not as funky as some of his other 70s albums, but still a really excellent album with a much better sound than you'd expect! The group's filled with young hip players – most of whom we don't know, but who play with a lot of soul – and even Woody's pretty ... (Jazz) read more CD
Paul Horn Quintet —
Something Blue ... CD Hi Fi/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing early work from the mighty Paul Horn – a record cut during a time when he was a damn good musician with a keen sensibility for modernist modal jazz! On this excellent date from 1960, Horn plays both flute and alto sax in a wonderful group – a combo with vibes from Emil Richards ... (Jazz) read more CD
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
Bobby Hutcherson —
Solo/Contemporary/OJC, 1981. Used ... 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.)
Milt Jackson —
Big Bags – Milt Jackson Orchestra ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet larger group session from vibist Milt Jackson – proof that he was really trying to stretch his wings, and get into new things during the 60s! The set's got Milt working with some great help from Tadd Dameron and Ernie Wilkins on larger group arrangements – nicely swinging ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Big Bags – Milt Jackson Orchestra ... LP 19.99
Milt Jackson —
Invitation ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A very nice little Milt Jackson album – cut in the mode of some of his excellent soul jazz group sides from the mid 60s. This set pushes Milt past the format of much of his other work – especially that of the MJQ – as it features him in a very soulful sextet, working with Tommy ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pablo/OJC, 1982. Used ... $14.99
Milt plays mostly Monk – recorded live at Ronnie Scotts, with Ray Brown on bass, Monty Alexander on piano, and Mickey Roker on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Riverside/OJC, 1963. Used ... $9.99
A great little set from that time when Milt Jackson was fronting a group that also included Jimmy Heath on tenor – a wonderful pairing of talents that made for some of Milt's most soulful sides of the 60s! Heath's sharp-edged tone is a great contrast to Jackson's smoother touch on the vibes ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, 1955. Used ... $7.99
A slightly different take on the Modern Jazz Quartet sound of the early years – as the album features Milt Jackson's vibes in the company of MJQ bandmates Percy Heath and Connie Kay, but also includes Horace Silver on piano – in the spot normally reserved for John Lewis! The presence ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Milt Jackson —
Soul Believer – Milt Jackson Sings & Plays ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Milt Jackson sings, in addition to his familiar vibes on this set – an unusual date done during his Pablo Records run of the late 70s – and a surprisingly great little album overall! As you might guess, Jackson's not the greatest singer in jazz – but it's this quality that also ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... $14.99
Nice mixture of boppish and swing-based material, and an excellent soulful session that has Illinois Jacquet playing in a stripped-down setting with Ben Tucker on bass, Alan Dawson on drums, and Barry Harris on piano, who adds a nice warm dimension to the set. Jacquet's tone is fantastic as always ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1968. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Seminal work from one of the hippest jazz singers ever – a session that showed the world that Eddie Jefferson was firmly back in business during the 60s! The set's got a really rollicking feel, and a bit more influence from soul than the bop of Eddie's roots – with elements of gospel ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
John Jenkins, Clifford Jordan, & Bobby Timmons —
Jenkins, Jordan, & Timmons ... CD Prestige/New Jazz/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
About as hip as you can get for a hardbop session – a real cooker from the left end of the spectrum, filled with great work from all three players in the title! The pairing of Clifford Jordan's tenor and John Jenkins' alto is especially nice – as Jordan seems to bring out a bit of a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1994 OJC pressing.)
Period/OJC, 1955. Used ... $7.99
Rare work as a leader from drummer Osie Johnson – two sessions recorded during the heyday of his career, when he was appearing as a sideman on countless other albums! The style here is similar to some of Johnson's other session work – particularly his contributions to the labels RCA ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Elvin Jones —
Elvin! ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A very interesting early session for Elvin, and one that's filled with lots of warm lyrical moments – nicely laid down by Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Hank Jones, and Frank Foster. These four came together often during the late 50s on some sessions, but the addition of Elvin opens things up ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... $1.99 3.99
Could anyone ever utter a sexier line than "Don't go to strangers, come to me?" We think not, and it's material like that that makes the album a real killer from Etta Jones – one of her best from the 60s, cut when she was really developing her skills as a vocalist, but still had ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Early 90s OJC pressing, still sealed!)
Etta Jones —
Don't Go To Strangers ... CD Prestige/OJC/ZYX (Germany), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Could anyone ever utter a sexier line than "Don't go to strangers, come to me?" We think not, and it's material like that that makes the album a real killer from Etta Jones – one of her best from the 60s, cut when she was really developing her skills as a vocalist, but still had ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Don't Go To Strangers ... CD 1.99
Etta Jones —
From The Heart ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album of heartfelt vocal tracks by a young Etta Jones – featuring arrangements by Oliver Nelson that rank among the best sort that he was penning for vocalists of this sort during the 60s. Etta's got a nice mix of material here, and although some of the tracks are a bit well-known ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available From The Heart ... LP 4.99
Etta Jones —
Hollar! ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A lost gem from Etta's early 60s years on Prestige – an album that has her singing with three different groups on the session, but coming out on top every time! The format's actually a good one – not nearly as schizophrenic as you might think – as Prestige pairs Etta with a range ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1962. Used ... $4.99
Hard to imagine Etta Jones being lonely and blue – especially when she sounds as great as this! The album's one of Jones' early classics from Prestige – a date that really has her classing things up a lot, and drawing on bits of Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington's styles, to mix in ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print 1992 OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $1.99
Etta Jones is definitely nice and warm here – working with some great backings from Oliver Nelson, who mixes in a bit of strings with the usual jazzy punch he was delivering at the time! Jones' vocals are at the height of her early powers here – working with poise, class, and a heck of ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print mid 90s OJC pressing.)
Hank Jones —
Tiptoe Tapdance ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "I'll Be Around", "Emily", "I Didn't Know What Time It Was", "Two Sleepy People", "Sweet Lorraine", and "Love Divine All Loves Surpassing". (Jazz) CD
Philly Joe Jones —
Drums Around The World ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Philly Joe Jones —
Philly Mignon ... CD Galaxy/OJC, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
Not much of a cover, but a great cooker from the legendary drummer – with work by Nat Adderley on cornet, Dexter Gordon on tenor, Ira Sullivan on soprano and tenor sax, George Cables on piano, and Ron Carter on bass! (Jazz) CD
Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... $28.99
Early genius from Sam Jones – the kind of record that showed the world that he was way more than just a bass player – even though he was pretty darn great at that! At the time of the set, Sam was already raising plenty of ears with his work in the Cannonball Adderley group, an outfit ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Sam Jones —
Right Down Front ... CD Riverside/OJC, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little collection of work recorded by bassist Sam Jones during the early 60s – done at a time when Jones had emerged from some key fame in the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, and was beginning to work as a leader on his own! The quality of the work here is extremely high, and Jones' ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Thad Jones —
Thad Jones ... CD Debut/OJC, Mid 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A 60s LP that brings together work that Thad recorded with the Charles Mingus groups of the mid 50s – originally issued on 10" LPs in the 50s, but brought together here in a full LP that combines some excellent tracks! The material is played by 2 small groups – one with Jones, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Clifford Jordan —
Spellbound ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Clifford Jordan certainly leaves us Spellbound with this set – playing with an amazing tone that's arguably one of his deepest on record from the early days! The set's got a relaxed, open feel that really points the way towards the growth Jordan would experience in the 70s – and his ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Spellbound ... CD 13.99
Richie Kamuca —
West Coast Jazz In Hi Fi ... CD Hi Fi/OJC, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hard-swinging session that's much hipper than you might guess from the "hi fi" or "west coast" in the title – recorded with none of the cliches that both tags might make you think – and instead a well-crafted set of solos from the mighty Richie Kamuca! Back in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
