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Roland Alexander —
Pleasure Bent ... LP New Jazz/Prestige, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums ever cut by this incredible tenor sax player – a wonderful talent that we only know from a handful of records – all of which we love! This date's got a bold sound that very much lives up to its cover, and Alexander's placement on Prestige's New Jazz label – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese-only reissue pressing!)
Mose Allison —
Autumn Song ... LP Prestige, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Mose Allison's last album for Prestige Records – before moving onto even bigger fame at Columbia and Atlantic during the 60s! Unlike Allison's later sets, this one is mostly instrumental – but there are a few sweet vocal tracks that bring out the hip, rootsy lyrical modes that would ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1957. Near Mint- ... $38.99
One of the records that really helped establish the legend of Mose Allison as one of the most unique talents in jazz – an early effort that still has Mose working mostly as a pianist, but which also features key vocal performances of "Parchman Farm" and "Lost Mind" – ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with RVG stamp. Back cover has a small stamp, but this is a great copy overall.)
Mose Allison —
Mose Allison Sings ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A hipster vocal jazz classic – a full length Prestige album that brings together all of Mose Allison's vocal numbers from his initial run a the label! Mose started out as a pianist, but quickly won even greater attention with his down home, New Orleans-influenced way of singing – a ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60 blue trident label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and is lightly stained at the edges in back.)
Mose Allison —
Ol' Devil Mose (Autumn Song & Ramblin' With Mose) ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Two later album's from Allison's stay at Prestige, Ramblin' With Mose and Autumn Song – before he moved over to Atlantic to go on to greater success – collected in one package. Unlike his later, more well-known sets, this is mostly instrumental, but there are a couple of nice vocal ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Angel Eyes ... LP Prestige, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Gene Ammons – and a record that introduced his talents to a whole new audience in the 60s! The album's a more laidback one than some of Jug's more hard-blown honkers – as you might guess from his hit rendition of the ballad in the title – and the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. The back cover has light surface wear & aging, faint stain spots at the top.)
Prestige, 1964. Very Good- ... $19.99
Bad Bossa Nova is right – as Gene Ammons really hits a great groove here – one that's not exactly bossa, but which has lots of Latin and tropical touches! The session makes great use of 2 guitars at the same time – using that of Kenny Burrell for soulful rhythm, but also adding ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow & black label NJ pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a small top seam split, some light wear & aging.)
Gene Ammons —
Big Sound (Groove Blues/Prestige, 1958. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A nice 2LP set that collects material recorded on January 3, 1958 – originally issued as 2 separate LPs, The Big Sound and Groove Blues, but collected here together in its entirety, along with a good set of notes! The album's classic Ammons, playing in a laidback open-ended blowing session, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Biggest Soul Hits ... LP Prestige, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Features the tracks "Jammin With Gene", "Funky", "Blue Hymn", "Blue Gene", "Seed Sack" and more. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Black Cat ... LP Prestige, 1971. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the great funky albums that Gene Ammons cut for Prestige at the start of the 70s – quite different than his earlier work for the label, and a very different showcase for his tenor genius! The whole lineup here is amazing – a quintet that features heavy drums from Idris Muhammad, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Blue Gene ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Way more than just an album with Gene Ammons as a leader – and instead, a set with a great array of supporting players, and a very loose, open-ended jam session style that lets everyone get in plenty of solo space! Ammons' tenor is tremendous, but he's also a great collaborator here, too ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Gene Ammons —
Boss Is Back! ... LP Prestige, 1969. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great comeback for tenor legend Gene Ammons – not just in a musical sense, but also because Jug had spent most of the past few years in prison – as part of the usual trumped-up drug charges that were filed against musicians at the time! At the time of this album, Ammons had not ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good- ... $9.99
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing in the purple painting cover, with light wear & aging.)
Gene Ammons —
Brother Jug ... LP Prestige, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic jazz funk from tenor giant Gene Ammons – really reinventing himself here after some time off the scene in the 60s! The record has Ammons coming from an older generation to set a new fire with the fresh Prestige jazz funk sound at the start of the 70s – working in a very cool ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1957. Very Good- ... $19.99
Gene Ammons may be the leader, but the tenor giant is in great company here – stretching out over four long tracks, with help from Jackie McLean on alto, Art Farmer on trumpet, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Mal Waldron on piano! The rhythm is kicked in nicely by Doug Watkins on bass and Art ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow and black NJ label pressing with RVG/AB etches. Cover has a split on the bottom seam & spine, light surface wear & aging. The back paste-on has a small peeled spot at the bottom in a blank space.)
Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Gene Ammons has some pretty hip friends here – a roster of talent that includes guest appearances by hornmen Cannonball Adderley, Dexter Gordon, and Nat Adderley on one long jam number – plus Hampton Hawes on electric piano on the entire set! The work's done in a laidback, long-blowing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, bumped corners, and a small promo sticker.)
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons Story – The 78 Era ... LP Prestige, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An excellent overview of Ammons' early years at Prestige – back when he was recording mostly 78s for the label, and king of the jukebox scene! The sides vary between bop, swing, and a bit of rougher R&B styled tunes – and players include Sonny Stitt, Duke Jordan, Benny Green, Bill ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1975. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Gene Ammons' last session – not as funky as earlier work for Prestige, but pretty nice at that! The group's got Gary Bartz on alto, Kenny Drew on piano, Sam Jones on bass, Louis Hayes on drums, and Nat Adderley on cornet – and they groove together well, in the kind of soul jazz/modal ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear and a bumped corner.)
Gene Ammons —
Got My Own ... LP Prestige, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A more laidback set than usual from Ammons' early 70s stretch on Prestige – but a record that nicely gets back to that big-toned tenor sound he used often on ballads from earlier years! The combo mixes both electric piano and organ – the former from Hank Jones, the latter from Ernie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing in the textured cover, with light wear.)
Gene Ammons —
Hi Fidelity Jam Session (aka Happy Blues) ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons in a mighty nice setting – working here in an open-ended jam session style that brings all his best live energy into play at the studio of Rudy Van Gelder! The set's got a crackle that really goes beyond the earlier, shorter bop recordings from Ammons – and a bit more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Jug ... LP Prestige, 1961. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing with deep groove & RVG stamp. Cover has tape remnant on the top & bottom seams, name in pen, some surface wear & aging. The back cover paste-on has a torn off spot at the top.)
Gene Ammons —
Jug (second cover) ... LP Prestige, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gene Ammons —
Juganthology ... LP Prestige, Mid 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A nice selection of rare Gene Ammons work from the mid 50s – all long, hard-blowing tracks! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mis 70s green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Gene Ammons —
Live! In Chicago ... LP Prestige, 1961/1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer live work from Jug – recorded during the early 60s in Chicago, with just an organ-based trio, and very much in the feeling of the best small-group lounge jazz shows of the day! The material is issued here in a 1967 version, its first release – but the grooves were recorded at ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live! In Chicago ... CD 14.99(Green label pressing. Cover has minor seam splitting and light surface wear.)
Gene Ammons —
Preachin ... LP Prestige, 1963. Good ... Out Of Stock
Kind of an obscure session by Ammons – most likely recorded in that jumble of contracts and conflicting label arrangements in the early 60s – a time when Jug actually did some of his best work! There's no players listed on the notes – which is sometimes typical for these early ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Preachin ... CD 9.99
Gene Ammons —
Up Tight! ... LP Prestige, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little session by Jug – cut after the late 50s blowing session years, and with a much tighter sound that's very much in the pocket! The record features two groups – one with Walter Bishop, Art Davis, and Art Taylor; the other with Patti Brown, George Duvivier, and Taylor ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1971. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Gritty live work from twin tenor giants Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon – recorded in an open-ended style that's a bit like some of Gordon's famous early work on the Central Avenue scene in LA, or Ammons' famous live "battles" with Sonny Stitt! The date was recorded in Chicago at the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a cut corner, surface & edge wear, and aging.)
Gene Ammons & His All Stars —
Groove Blues ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
One of the tasty blowing session albums that Jug cut for Prestige – remarkable in the quality of the players (Coltrane, Mal Waldron, Pepper Adams, and others), and in the relaxed easy groove of the solid soulful tracks. There's 4 long cuts, and they all swing nicely nicely nicely! Titles ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1971. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Late great work from Ammons – an album done at the time of his funk sides for Prestige, but recorded in the style of his earlier years in Chicago! The session's a laidback set of soulful solo-heavy work – recorded as part of a hip series of shows at the North Park Hotel, with a local ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear, a bumped corner, and promo imprint in back.)
Gene Ammons, Willis Jackson, & Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Soul Jazz Volume 2 (Bluesville) ... LP Prestige/Bluesville, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Lots of great soul jazz numbers here from the glory days of Prestige – all nice and long! Titles include "Blue Hymn" with Gene Ammons on tenor, Jerome Richardson on flute, and Mal Waldron on piano; "The Rev" with Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor, Richardson on flute, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Prestige pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has a mild corner bend and a spot of marker on the back, and looks nice overall.)
Gene Ammons, Willis Jackson, & Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Soul Jazz Volume 2 (Status) ... LP Status/Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Lots of great soul jazz numbers here from the glory days of Prestige – all nice and long! Titles include "Blue Hymn" with Gene Ammons on tenor, Jerome Richardson on flute, and Mal Waldron on piano; "The Rev" with Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor, Richardson on flute, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gary Bartz —
Follow, The Medicine Man ... LP Prestige, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Funky wonderfulness from Gary Bartz – one of his hip sets from the early 70s recorded with his NTU group – a very righteous blend of soul, jazz, and funky elements! Huber Eaves plays some great electric piano on the record – and so does Bartz, alongside his usual soprano and alto ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label pressing – in great shape! Cover has a cut corner, and a tiny bit of light wear near the bottom – but is great overall.)
George Benson/Prestige/OJC, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The first album ever cut by George Benson as a leader – a cooker of a soul jazz set, recorded back when George was the guitarist in Jack McDuff's classic 60s quartet! The album's almost a McDuff Quartet one – since Jack's on Hammond and Red Holloway is on tenor – but the group's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Benson/Prestige, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The first album ever cut by George Benson as a leader – a cooker of a soul jazz set, recorded back when George was the guitarist in Jack McDuff's classic 60s quartet! The album's almost a McDuff Quartet one – since Jack's on Hammond and Red Holloway is on tenor – but the group's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s blue label pressing – nice and clean! Cover has light wear, and a small light stain near the bottom – still very nice overall.)
Prestige, 1935. Sealed ... $9.99
Art Blakey —
Anthenagin ... LP Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A soaring spiritual jazz session from Art Blakey – one of his early 70s killers for Prestige Records – all done in a very different mode than his 60s material for Blue Note! The vibe here is more modal and searching than before – maybe no surprise, as the group features Woody ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Buhaina ... LP Prestige, 1973. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing album that has Art Blakey completely reinventing himself for the 70s! Blakey shifts from straight hardbop to kind of a modal soul jazz groove, touched with some of the electric playing of the younger jazz generation, but not enough to qualify as fusion or funk. Instead, he's working ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label pressing. Cover has some ring & surface wear.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Buhaina ... LP Prestige (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An amazing album that has Art Blakey completely reinventing himself for the 70s! Blakey shifts from straight hardbop to kind of a modal soul jazz groove, touched with some of the electric playing of the younger jazz generation, but not enough to qualify as fusion or funk. Instead, he's working ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pat Bowie —
Out Of Sight ... LP Prestige, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Although Pat was a mainstream vocalist, she's got a heck of a great sound – one that's lean, groovy, and very well suited for the 60s-styled title of the album! Pat's a jazz singer on one side, but also has an edge to her tone – at a level that's a bit like Lorez Alexandria during some ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – a nice copy! Cover has a small cutout hole, and some very light wear on the top seam – but is really nice overall.)
George Braith —
Musart ... LP Prestige, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite-ever albums on Prestige Records from the 60s – and a set that's a fair bit different than most of the other work on the label! The set's an unusual outing for saxophonist George Braith – cut after his famous albums for Blue Note, and in a mode that's quite different ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1953. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A nice album compiling of some of the less-collected work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings done in Europe for the Metronome and Vogue labels, recorded with a great larger group. Sides feature Brown working with Quincy Jones, Gigi Gryce, Anthony Ortega, Juimmy Cleveland, and others ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s purple label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a bumped corner.)
Prestige, 1953. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Hard to get work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings originally done in Europe for the Vogue label! On the first record, Brown's working in front of a Parisian trio that features Henri Renaud, Pierre Michelot, and Benny Bennett. There's 11 tracks in all, including "I Can Dream, Can't I? ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Cover has light ringwear.)
Clifford Brown —
Clifford Brown Memorial (Prestige) ... LP Prestige, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Early 50s material recorded by the late Clifford Brown – issued here in a classic "memorial" package slightly after his death in 1956! And while Brown never recorded much for Prestige – and never really as a leader – these sides are still a great example of his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Clifford Brown Memorial (Prestige) ... CD 3.99
Clifford Brown —
Clifford Brown Memorial Album (Prestige) ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1953. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Early 50s material recorded by the late Clifford Brown – issued here in a classic "memorial" package slightly after his death in 1956! And while Brown never recorded much for Prestige – and never really as a leader – these sides are still a great example of his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Clifford Brown Memorial (Prestige) ... CD 3.99
Clifford Brown —
Clifford Brown Quartet In Paris ... LP Prestige, 1953. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Hard to get work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings originally done in Europe for the Vogue label! Brown's working here in front of a Parisian trio that features Henri Renaud on piano, Pierre Michelot on bass, and Benny Bennett on drums. There's 12 tracks in all, with multiple takes of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Clifford Brown Quartet In Paris ... CD 9.99
Clifford Brown —
Clifford Brown Sextet In Paris ... LP Prestige, 1953. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Hard to get work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings originally done in Europe for the Vogue label! Brown's working here with Gigi Gryce in front of a Parisian quartet that features Henri Renaud, Pierre Michelot, and Benny Bennett. There's 12 tracks in all, including 2 takes each of "Al ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Bryant —
Me & The Blues (Alone With The Blues/Prestige, 1957/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Two excellent Bryant sets, recorded for Prestige, though he's more well known for his Cadet sides. The first disc of the set is a very striking album – one of Bryant's most noteworthy of the time! The album features Ray playing solo piano – quite unusual for the period, as most piano ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s green label pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, light splash stains, and a small sticker in back.)
Kenny Burrell —
All Day Long & All Night Long ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great 2LP set that reissues two of the best blowing sessions on Prestige from the late 50s – All Day Long and All Night Long – proof that Kenny Burrell could hit a nice groove when he wanted to! The tracks are all long and very open-ended, with players that include Mal Waldron, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Raney —
Two Guitars ... LP Prestige, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful album by these two jazz guitarists – and one that features them playing in a much harder mode than usual! The album's cut in the open-ended style of some of the Prestige jam session sets – with a very able group that includes Mal Waldron, Art Taylor, Doug Watkins, Donald ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NYC 50th Street pressing, with RVG stamp and deep groove – in great shape! Side two has a short click, but record is great overall. Cover has a bit of splitting on top seam, but looks great too.)
Prestige/Craft, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99 On June 7, 2024
One of our favorite Kenny Burrell albums – and a record with a much deeper feel than lots of his other work! Kenny cut this album with John Coltrane in 1958 – and the session's a real standout in both of their careers at the time – Kenny's, for being a well-crafted, highly-focused ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Prestige, 1958. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of our favorite Kenny Burrell albums – and a record with a much deeper feel than lots of his other work! Kenny cut this album with John Coltrane in 1958 – and the session's a real standout in both of their careers at the time – Kenny's, for being a well-crafted, highly-focused ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has a trace of a price sticker and light wear.)
Jaki Byard —
Giant Steps ... LP Prestige, 1961/1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
2 LP set of haunting piano work by Jaki Byard, recorded in his early days on Prestige, and not too long after his association with Mingus. He's backed here by some great trio players, including Ron Carter, Roy Haynes, and Pete La Roca, and the set has a lot more going on than the usual piano jazz ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Don Byas —
Don Byas In Paris ... LP Prestige, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
It's no secret that Don Byas made some of his best recordings in Europe, not America – and this tasty little set is great support of that fact! The set features numbers that Byas cut in Paris at the end of the 40s – working with a mixture of American and Parisian players that includes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Benny Carter —
Benny Carter 1933 ... LP Prestige, 1933. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Notable players include Howard Johnson, Wayman Carver, Ernest Hill, Mezz Mezzrow, Teddy Wilson, Chu Berry, Wilbur De Paris, and Max Kaminsky. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Benny Carter/Prestige, 1946. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Buck Clayton & Buddy Tate —
Kansas City Nights (Buck & Buddy/Prestige/Swingville, 1960/1961. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A 2-fer set from the 70s – with 2 great older albums from Buck & Buddy! First up is the self-titled Buck & Buddy – beautiful blowing from Buck Clayton and Buddy Tate – captured here in the relaxed, easy-going setting of the Swingville label! The album's got a lot more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, small peeled spot filled with green marker, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Arnett Cobb —
Party Time ... LP Prestige, 1959. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A mighty big party from tenor giant Arnett Cobb – a player who always blew strongly in other settings, but really hit his height on these albums for Prestige! The record is a perfect mix of Cobb's bluesy roots and a more sophisticated modern jazz setting – with support from a crack ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover is nice! Labels have an ink stamp.)
Arnett Cobb —
Sizzlin' ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Arnett Cobb's definitely sizzlin on this classic album for Prestige – a stripped-down quartet setting that features his bold tenor sax right up front in the mix, cutting deeply on a half dozen well-recorded tracks! The sound here is simple, soulful, and completely effective – very much ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black & silver label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl has a noisy patch on the title track. Cover has light wear and aging, split top seam and spine, and an inspection stamp in back.)
Prestige, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Possibly the strongest album ever recorded by mellow-voiced jazz vocalist Earl Coleman – a singer with a deeper style that's very much in the classic Billy Eckstine mode, but which swings a bit more freely in a small combo! The set's got a nicely open style – with longer tracks than ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s OJC pressing. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, and is bent a bit at the bottom seam.)
John Coltrane —
Another Side Of John Coltrane (180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Prestige/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The legendary John Coltrane was a leader on some amazing recordings of the late 50s and 1960s – but right at the start of his career, he also added key contributions to records headed up by other folks too – and some of the best of those moments are collected here in this well-done set! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(The double vinyl pressing includes two tracks not included on the CD or digital editions!)
John Coltrane —
Bahia ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album issued in the years after John Coltrane left the Prestige Records label – but a set that includes some very compelling sounds from the early years, really showing the tenorist in a strongly spiritual transition! Coltrane plays tenor throughout, and the record also features the Red ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing, pre-OJC. Cover has ring & edge wear, half split spine.)
John Coltrane —
Believer ... LP Prestige, Late 50s/1964. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A great title for this one – given how many believers found the path to John Coltrane in the 60s! The session's a bit earlier, though – a later release of material that Trane recorded during his first solo stretch as a leader at Prestige Records – with long, open lines that are ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige/OJC, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
Classic early John Coltrane for Prestige – less a bold statement as a leader than a strong batch of blowing session-styled tracks that show how well Coltrane could hold his own with more established players! The groups on the set vary from track to track – and feature players that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Coltrane (Prestige) ... LP Prestige, 1957. Good ... Out Of Stock
Classic early John Coltrane for Prestige – less a bold statement as a leader than a strong batch of blowing session-styled tracks that show how well Coltrane could hold his own with more established players! The groups on the set vary from track to track – and feature players that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Coltrane (Prestige) ... LP 23.99(Yellow & black label NJ pressing, with RVG/AB etch, and deep groove. In the red cover with some surface wear & aging, spot of clear tape on the spine, and a few marker & ink stamp spots, tiny top seam split.)
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane Plays For Lovers ... LP Prestige, Late 50s/1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
It's not really fair to say that Coltrane's playing for lovers on this one, because the album's not a concept project designed to aid bachelors in the success of their romantic endeavors, so much as it is a collection of warm mellow ballads recorded by Trane during the late 50s for Prestige. The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Last Trane ... LP Prestige, 1957/1958. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice set – despite being kind of a put-together batch of tunes! The album's titled "The Last Trane" because it represents the last material that Prestige Records had in its vault from the time that John Coltrane was recording for the label in the late 50s. Titles were recorded ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo green label pressing. Cover has a tiny bumped corner, but is great.)
John Coltrane —
Lush Life ... LP Prestige, 1957/1958. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful little album from the young John Coltrane, and one that hides its strong sense of depth behind a familiar jazz standard used as a title! In some way, the record is almost experimental for the time – as side one features the tenor of Coltrane alongside just the bass of Earl May ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue trident label pressing in a blue toned cover, with a cutout hole, name in marker on the back.)
John Coltrane —
Lush Life ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1957/1958. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A beautiful little album from the young John Coltrane, and one that hides its strong sense of depth behind a familiar jazz standard used as a title! In some way, the record is almost experimental for the time – as side one features the tenor of Coltrane alongside just the bass of Earl May ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Portrait Of John Coltrane (3LP set) ... LP Prestige (Japan), Late 1950s. Very Good+ 3LPs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very cool Japanese-only package – filled with early Prestige Records material from John Coltrane! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes book, inner sleeves, and bonus pic sleeve 7" single too! Box, book, and sleeves all have some light wear and brownish aging. Vinyl ic nice.)
Prestige/OJC, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
A bold early statement from a young John Coltrane – and an album that really has him expanding his talents as a tenor soloist! Coltrane's working here in open-ended quartet format – with backing from the Red Garland trio that includes Paul Chambers and Art Taylor – on a set of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Soultrane (second cover) ... LP Prestige, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A bold early statement from a young John Coltrane – and an album that really has him expanding his talents as a tenor soloist! Coltrane's working here in open-ended quartet format – with backing from the Red Garland trio that includes Paul Chambers and Art Taylor – on a set of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Standard Coltrane ... LP Prestige, 1958. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The title may say "standard", but with Coltrane at the helm, the record is anything but! Sure, the tunes are all familiar ones, but the presentation here is a far cry from mainstream piano jazz of the 50s – as John's working in a group with the Red Garland trio for rhythm, as well ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – a nice clean copy! Cover has a tiny trace of an old sticker in one corner – but is very nice overall.)
John Coltrane —
Stardust ... LP Prestige, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A mellow soulful classic by John Coltrane – and one of his best-remembered early albums for Prestige! The session has all the gentle glow that you might guess from the title – a laidback, open-ended approach that has Coltrane blowing long solos over rhythms from the trio of Red Garland ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – a very nice copy! Top of back cover has a very tiny rip – but cover looks great overall.)
Prestige, 1958/1975. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
An excellent double-length album that brings together a full session of material by John Coltrane – titles that were initially scattered over a number of different albums, but finally brought back together for this package! The album features Coltrane blowing in a quintet with trumpeter ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and a Factory Sealed sticker in back. Labels have large Stereo stickers.)
Prestige, 1957. Very Good ... $149.99
A beautiful album that more than lives up to its evocative title – an early session from John Coltrane, filled with long tracks that slide along brilliantly! As with many other classic Prestige albums from Trane, backing is by the trio of Red Garland piano, Paul Chambers bass, and Art Taylor ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow & black NJ pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit on "Bass Blues". Cover has heavy edge wear at parts, small splits in the spine and bottom seam, and some stains in back along the seams and left edge.)
John Coltrane —
Traning In (Traneing In – Japanese pressing) ... LP Prestige (Japan), 1957. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album that more than lives up to its evocative title – an early session from John Coltrane, filled with long tracks that slide along brilliantly! As with many other classic Prestige albums from Trane, backing is by the trio of Red Garland piano, Paul Chambers bass, and Art Taylor ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane & Hank Mobley —
Two Tenors ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The team of Coltrane and Mobley seems like a strange pairing from the perspective of the history books – but at the time, the pair were two of the brightest new stars on the tenor, each with a sound and style that would make them huge, so it was no surprise that they were brought together for ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue trident label pressing with RVG etch. Cover has ringwear, yellowing from age, split top seam and spine, small splits in the bottom seam, and is bent a bit at the bottom left corner.)
John Coltrane & Hank Mobley —
Two Tenors (second cover) ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The team of Coltrane and Mobley seems like a strange pairing from the perspective of the history books – but at the time, the pair were two of the brightest new stars on the tenor, each with a sound and style that would make them huge, so it was no surprise that they were brought together for ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane & Paul Quinichette —
Cattin' With Coltrane & Quinichette ... LP Prestige, 1957. Good ... Out Of Stock
A great meeting of tenor sax talents old and young – as the up-and-coming John Coltrane plays alongside Paul "Vice Pres" Quinichette – in a classic Prestige session of well-blown saxophone work! The rhythm section on the album features Mal Waldron on piano, Julian Euell on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cattin' With Coltrane & Quinichette ... CD 9.99
John Coltrane, Idrees Sulieman, Bobby Jaspar, etc —
Interplay For 2 Trumpets & 2 Tenors ... LP Prestige, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
2 trumpets, 2 tenors, and a heck of a lot of open-ended blowing session magic! The format for this one's incredibly loose – as might be guessed by the "leaderless" nature of the record – but the session's a great example of the Prestige blowing session mode at its best – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NYC 50th street pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp! Back cover has light aging, but this is a great copy overall.)
John Coltrane/Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A classic all-star set from Prestige Records – cut during that late 50s stretch when they took key players to Rudy Van Gelder's, and really let them open up in the studio! The set features three great talents on tenor – John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, and Frank Wess – the last ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonny Criss —
Portrait Of Sonny Criss ... LP Prestige, 1967. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
The great altoist Sonny Criss is one of our favorite-ever reed players, and this beautiful session from his late 60's "comeback" period is a loving portrait of the wide range of his deep deep talents! On the surface, the record is deceptively simple, and only features Criss' work on alto ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Sonny Criss —
Up, Up & Away ... LP Prestige, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastically beautiful album that strongly proves the old jazz adage "It's not the song, but the singer"! The "singer" in this case is alto player Sonny Criss – and the songs are a middle of the road batch of compositions, like "Sunny", "Willow Weep For ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Japanese pressing. Includes obi & insert – VIJ 4057.)
Tadd Dameron —
Tadd Dameron Memorial Album (aka Fontainebleau) ... LP Prestige, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Tadd Dameron with John Coltrane —
Mating Call (Prestige Historical Series) ... LP Prestige, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sublime early set from John Coltrane – and one of Tadd Dameron's greatest moments on record ever! The session's a laidback quartet one – with John Simmons on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums, completing the group with Dameron on piano and Trane on tenor – all coming together ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Daniels —
First Prize ... LP Prestige, 1967. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first album by Eddie Daniels – and loads better than most of his later work! About half the tracks feature Daniels playing clarinet, which is OK – but the best ones have him on tenor, working away in a lyrical modal mode that's really great. The rhythm's by a trio that includes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light surface wear, and rounded corners.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Eddie Lockjaw Davis Cookbook – Vol 1 (red cover) ... LP Prestige, 1958. Very Good- ... $24.99
A record that's virtually the blueprint for the sound of Hammond organ and tenor sax in soul jazz– the first of Eddie Lockjaw Davis' great run of cookbook albums for Prestige! The record features Lockjaw's gutsy tenor in a group alongside Jerome Richardson's lighter flute – both ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing with deep groove & RVG stamp. Cover has a center split on the bottom seam, light wear & aging, but looks nice overall.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Eddie Lockjaw Davis Cookbook – Vol 2 (yellow cover) ... LP Prestige, 1958. Good ... Out Of Stock
Volume 2 of Lockjaw's classic early Cookbook sessions – cut for Prestige in a key transitional moment, when Lock was trying to break past the R&B roots of earlier years, and emerge as a more sophisticated jazz soloist, capable of carrying an idea way past the short format of singles and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Eddie Lockjaw Davis Cookbook – Vol 2 (with bonus track) ... CD 9.99
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Jaws In Orbit ... LP Prestige, 1959. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Eddie Lockjaw Davis swings way out here – working in that cool cooking mode from the 50s, with organist Shirley Scott a very important partner on the date! The group's got a larger sound than usual – thanks to the addition of trombonist Steve Pullman – a player we don't know much ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s OJC pressing. Cover has minimal wear and is bumped at the bottom right corner.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Misty ... LP Moodsville/Prestige, 1960. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Great work from the famous team that featured Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor and Shirley Scott on organ – recorded here in the mellow, open-ended setting of Prestige Records' Moodsville label – a perfect setting for the late nite stylings of the pair! There's a slight more groove to this ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a split spine, a partially split top seam, and light surface wear.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Rev (aka Eddie Lockjaw Davis Cookbook Vol 2) ... LP Prestige, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Volume 2 of Lockjaw's classic early Cookbook sessions – cut for Prestige in a key transitional moment, when Lock was trying to break past the R&B roots of earlier years, and emerge as a more sophisticated jazz soloist, capable of carrying an idea way past the short format of singles and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Lockjaw Davis & Johnny Griffin —
First Set – Recorded Live At Mintons ... LP Prestige, 1964. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
During the early 60s, the team of Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Johnny Griffin was one of the most exciting unions in jazz. The two tenorists came from two different camps – Davis, the gutsy R&B soloist, Griffin, the hardbop powerhouse with a flair for the modern. Their pairing was an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing.)
Prestige, 1961. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99 19.99
Lockjaw and Griff were a mighty team together – and their records from the 60s cook with incredible intensity. This great set brings together 2 albums – The Tenor Scene and The Midnight Show – both recorded at Minton's Playhouse in Harlem, on January 6, 1961. The group's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and splitting in the top seam.)
Prestige/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy 4LP ... $79.99 124.99
A beautiful tribute to one of the first great pairings of Hammond and tenor – the saxophone of Eddie Lockjaw Davis and the organ of Shirley Scott – presented here in four classic albums that would forever change the face of jazz! The "cookbook" in the title is a reference to ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cookin With Jaws & Queen – The Legendary Prestige Cookbook Albums (4CD set) ... CD 53.99
Miles Davis —
Bags Groove ... LP Prestige, 1954. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Classic Miles Davis from that pivotal year of 1954 – featuring work from 2 different sessions, both of them great! The title track on the album is a key reading of "Bag's Groove", presented here in two versions, both recorded by a quintet that includes Milt "Bags" Jackson ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent OJC pressing.)
Miles Davis —
Blue Haze ... LP Prestige, 1954. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An early full-length album issued under Miles Davis' name – one that brings together some earlier 10" and single recordings for Prestige! The feel here is quite similar to Davis' work of the time for Blue Note – done with tracks that are short and tight, and very boppish – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black NJ pressing with deep groove, RVG and AB etch. Cover is nice.)
Miles Davis —
Collectors Items (Double LP – Collectors Items/Prestige, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Collection of earlier Miles recordings for Prestige, put together under as a 2LP 70s set, with good notes, and a lot of great material from the days when he was getting longer time for tracks in the studio, and developing a lot more as a player from his earlier sides with Bird and for Blue Note. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Miles Davis —
Conception ... LP Prestige, 1951. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Key material from Davis' first few years at Prestige – about as classic as you can get from Miles' early period – with a great sextet that include Sonny Rollins on tenor, Jackie McLean on alto, Walter Bishop on piano, Tommy Potter on bass and Art Blakey on drums. One of the first bop ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Prestige/OJC, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
A seminal set from the young Miles Davis – working here on one of his legendary pairings with tenorist John Coltrane, who's equally important to the sound of the session as Miles! Tracks are long, and mix up some modern modes with remade ballads – both sublime expressions of the new ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Miles Davis —
Dig ... LP Prestige, 1951. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A key early appearance on record by Sonny Rollins – recorded here with Miles Davis and Jackie McLean in the landmark Dig session! The album's the stuff that 50s bop dreams are made of – a session that has up-and-coming modernists working in the new freedom of the long playing record, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing with deep groove, RVG etch, and AB stamp. Cover has splitting on the top seam & spine, light wear & aging. A few notes in pen on the back.)
