Recorded in Austin, with great work by Buddy Cannon – and a great mix of older Willie Nelson songs and standards, redone in a very unique way! (Folk/Country) CD
Features Monty Alexander, Barry Harris, Ray Brown, Walter Davis Jr, Ron Carter, and Charles McPherson playing alongside original solos by Charlie Parker. (Jazz) CD
A pivotal album from The O'Jays – and an undeniable Philly classic! The record was the third the group cut for the Philadelphia International label – but it was really the first one that pushed their strong righteous soul agenda, sort of a mix of message-oriented lyrics and heavy soul ... (Soul) read moreCD
Although this appears to be a greatest hits compilation from the title, most of the tracks on here feel like they are of recent vintage – with that trademark hard heavy percussion sound that Olodum brought to the masses, mixed with modern production styles, jazzy riffing, and a few famous ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Rosa's working here in a warm bossa-revival mode – singing and playing acoustic guitar mostly in a smaller group setting, but occasionally working with larger, lusher arrangements – in a sweet set of tracks that's both a tribute and a sequel to Joao Gilberto's legendary 1977 album ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print, small hole through case.)
Art Pepper —
Surf Ride ... CD Savoy, 1952/1954. Used ...
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A classic 50s album on Savoy – a set that's almost as memorable for its cartoony cover as it is for the great Art Pepper material on the record! Pepper's tone here is wonderful – that sharper-edged, more soulful approach that you often get in his smaller label 50s work – a nice ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes Both Worlds sextet album with Bob Brookmeyer, Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson and others includes "Brazilian Like", "Colors", "Petite Louise", "On Top Of The Roof" and more. Solo Live includes "Looking Up", "Home", "Caravan" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A mindblowing contribution to the early catalog of Pink Floyd – served up here in a special series of CD/DVD combinations that bring together rare recordings, unusual mixes, different versions, live tracks, and some beautiful film performances too! There's a huge amount of special material ... (Rock) read moreCD
A mindblowing contribution to the early catalog of Pink Floyd – served up here in a special series of CD/DVD combinations that bring together rare recordings, unusual mixes, different versions, live tracks, and some beautiful film performances too! This package features some especially ... (Rock) read moreCD
A mindblowing contribution to the early catalog of Pink Floyd – served up here in a special series of CD/DVD combinations that bring together rare recordings, unusual mixes, different versions, live tracks, and some beautiful film performances too! This 1972 package features a full CD of ... (Rock) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Just A Closer Walk With Thee", "Mood Indigo", "St. Louis Blues", "Hindustan", "Bill Bailey (Won't You Please Come Home)", "St. James Infirmary", "The Bucket's Got A Hole In It", "I Shall Not Be Moved" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Amazing sounds from the legendary Rodriguez – the brilliant 70s singer who had a groove that was equal parts soul, funk, rock, and folk – and an overall approach that was pretty darn unique! Most numbers here have some acoustic guitar over slightly funky rhythms – perfectly ... (Soul) read moreCD
Rosie —
Last Dance ... CD RCA/Sony (Japan), 1977. Used ...
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Rosie are a cool little trio with a very unique vibe – a bit of old school harmony soul, mixed with warm 70s production and arrangements by Michael Kamen! The music is a lot more soulful than you might guess from the cover – and it's clear that the group have really gotten great ... (Rock) read moreCD
Two excellent albums from Jimmy Rushing – packed together on one CD, with extra tracks and great liner notes! Rushing Lullabies is a killer album by Jimmy – and certainly one of his best later records! The album includes the amazing track "Russian Lullaby", done in a totally ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A smoothly soulful set from Sade – with a bit more heartbreak and sometimes a bit heavier moodiness in the compositions – changing up the groove just enough on her first album in 8 years and reminding us how much we miss her in her years between albums! The first couple of tunes on the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Titles include "Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation", "Waves Within", "Look Up", "Just In Time To See The Sun", "All The Love Of The Universe", and "Stone Flower". (Rock) CD
A crossover Latin Funk classic – with the kind of soaring guitar/organ grooves that were the brilliant sound of the 70s for the West Coast scene, a whole new way of playing Latin Soul that blew away the New York sound of the late 70s. Titles include "Persuasion", "Evil ... (Rock) read moreCD
The long-awaited "real" second album from Jill Scott – finally out 4 years after her massive debut! Fortunately, the passage of time has done nothing to dampen Jill's genius – and the sound, style, and overall quality of this set is every bit as great as we could have hoped. ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Screaming Trees —
Dust ... CD Sony, 1996. Used ...
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Killer early work from Horace Silver – and a rare non-Blue Note session from the 50s! The album's Horace's only date for Columbia, and it's got a feel that's similar to some of the Jazz Messengers' hardbop recordings for the label at the time – cooking with a soulful intensity at the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Quite possibly the greatest music that Nina Simone ever recorded – brought together beautifully in one compact yet complete set! Nina Simone recorded some great music before she hit the RCA label in the late 60s – but her time at that company really saw a flowering of her unique ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Soft Machine —
Fourth (4) ... CD Columbia/Epic/Sony (Japan), 1970. Used ...
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An almost all-jazz release by Soft Machine – and a tasty bit of proggish tunes with a spare electric modal groove. Robert Wyatt's still on drums, and the rest of the group features Hugh Hopper on bass, Mike Ratledge on organ and piano, and Elton Dean on saxes. Titles include "Teeth" ... (Rock) read moreCD
The electrifying debut of Bruce Springsteen – flying the flag for earnest souls in the strange years of the early 70s, and busting right out of the gets in prime form! Loads of classics – including "For You", "Blinded By The Light", "Mary Queen Of Arkansas" ... (Rock) read moreCD
The starkest, sparest ever by Bruce Springsteen – sans accompaniment for the most part, having famously opted to release the haunting guitar, voice and harmonica demos as the actual album – and it's devastatingly strong to this day! The hallmark facet is that it's a largely solo ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Steps —
Paradox ... CD Sony (Japan), 1982. Used ...
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A great little set from the precursor to Steps Ahead – heard here on a Japanese-only album that's got a really wonderful sound! The group's a quintet that includes Michael Brecker on tenor, Mike Maineri on vibes, Don Grolnick on keyboards, Eddie Gomez on bass, and Peter Erskine on drums ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great straight work from the legendary Sonny Stitt – recording here in a mode that's different than his funky sides of the time – and a lot more back to basics! The group's a quintet – as Sonny blows both tenor and alto, with help from Joe Newman on trumpet, Duke Jordan on piano, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the compositions "Le Baiser De La Fee", Symphony In C", "Pulcinella", "Octet For Wind Instruments", and "L'Histoire Du Soldat (suite)". (Classical) CD
Recent live recordings by the Stylistics – titles include "Heavy Fallin' Out", "You're A Big Girl Now", "Betcha By Golly Wow", "Stop, Look, Listen To Your Heart", and "People Make The World Go Round". (Soul) CD
Sutherland Brothers & Quiver —
Albums (8CD set) ... CD Sony/Lemon (UK), 1970s. Used 8CD ...
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Ross Traut on guitar and Steve Roby on bass. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
James Blood Ulmer —
Odyssey ... CD CBS/Sony, 1983. Used ...
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One of our favorite Ulmer records, probably because there's a nice groove running underneath most of the numbers, in a sort of post-Prime Time 80s out-funk sort of way. It never drops into a flat out back beat, but there's always some sense of time, while Ulmer's guitar and Charles Burnham's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Joao do Vale —
Joao Do Vale ... CD Sony (Brazil), Early 90s. Used ...
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Rootsy work from singer Joao Do Vale – one of his strongest albums ever, recorded by Chico Buarque, who also makes an appearance on the album, along with guests that include Nara Leao, Tom Jobim, Clara Nunes, Jackso Do Pandeiro, Luiz Gonzaga Jr, and others. The approach is mostly samba-based ... (Brazil) read moreCD
A definite tempest from the start to the finish – and a brilliant live demonstration of the mighty powers of the VSOP group! The ensemble features soaring acoustic sounds from the quintet lineup of Wayne Shorter on tenor and soprano sax, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Herbie Hancock on piano, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of Sadao Watanbe's excellent late 60s bossa albums – beautifully rich, but mellow readings of bossa nova numbers – in a way that takes music that had already been introduced to Japan a few years earlier, and gives it even wider exposure with Sadao's wonderfully soulful, jazz-based ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print – and includes insert. In a cool textured gatefold cover – like the original album!)
Beautiful bossa nova from 60s Japan – groundbreaking work from the young Sadao Watanabe! Like one of his obvious influences, Stan Getz, Watanabe had a great role in bringing the bossa nova out of Brazil – taking a music that had already been introduced to Japan a few years before, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2018 Japanese pressing in a textured gatefold cover, just like the original LP!)
A great late 70s set from Weather Report – a record that's certainly got more polish than the early years, but which still sounds plenty darn great to our ears – thanks to a really free-flowing sense of imagination! The tunes here have a wonderfully chunky sort of approach to the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A new sense of focus in the Weather Report sound – that building, soaring groove that would become the group's trademark in the mid 70s – offered up here in one of it's first and finest examples! The approach is one to describe accurately on paper – but which is instantly ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese Master Sound pressing, includes obi.)
Weather Report —
Sweetnighter ... CD Sony (Japan), 1973. Used ...
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One of our favorite albums ever from Weather Report – an album that has them picking up a bit more soul than before, and shaking off some of the experimental sounds of their roots – yet all in a way that still makes them one of the most revolutionary fusion combos of the time! There's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Weather Report —
Sweetnighter ... CD Sony (Japan), 1973. Used ...
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One of our favorite albums ever from Weather Report – an album that has them picking up a bit more soul than before, and shaking off some of the experimental sounds of their roots – yet all in a way that still makes them one of the most revolutionary fusion combos of the time! There's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An amazing legacy in soul music – the legendary run of records that Bill Withers cut for the Sussex and Columbia labels – each of them a masterpiece in their own way! The early hit sound of Withers is the stuff that dreams are made of – a unique blend of acoustic instrumentation, ... (Soul) read moreCD
A massive 70s album from the great Bill Withers – one that's sometimes overlooked next to his huge crossover records that preceded it – but which is every bit as wonderful! Withers is still on Sussex Records, and still has that completely unique approach that made him a soul genre unto ... (Soul) read moreCD
A fantastic collection – five seminal years in the recording history of Lester Young – pulled from an assortment of rare 78s for a number of different labels. A huge amount of material – the first-ever clear, complete look at this period! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, limited and numbered copy with box and book – all in nice shape! Inner CD are still sealed! A great copy!)
15 songs from the Hues Corporation, the Ohio Players, Earth Wind & Fire, KC & the Sunshine Band, Thelma Houston, the Emotions, A Taste Of Hones, Cheryl Lynn, Gloria Gaynor, Anita Ward, and more. (Soul) CD
Music from Ethel Waters, Bucks & Bubbles, Billie Holiday, Al Jolson, Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Dick Hymen, Mel Torme, Sarah Vaughan and more. (Vocalists) CD
A beautiful tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim – one recorded especially for the Japanese market, and featuring original recordings by some of our favorite Japanese artists – including Monday Michiru, Bird, Tica, Orange Pekoe, Akiko, Noa Noa, and Ino Hidefumi! The lyrics here are often in ... (Brazil) read moreCD
A wide ranging collection that's actually a lot better than any of the regular US "Now" releases – with tracks from Elton John, Slade, Mud, Sweet, 10cc, David Bowie, the O Jays, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Alice Cooper, the Drifters, Donny Osmond, and more – 83 songs in all. (Rock) CD
A wide ranging collection that's actually a lot better than any of the regular US "Now" releases – with tracks byKate Bush, Level 42, UB40, the Bangles, Simple Minds, Talk Talk, Billy Ocean, Cameo, Spandau Ballet, New Order, Berlin, Tina Turner, Duran Duran, and the Damned. 80 ... (Rock) read moreCD
A wide ranging collection that's actually a lot better than any of the regular US "Now" releases – with tracks by George Michael, Kim Wilde, Pet Shop Boys, Danny Wilson, Sade, Sting, Bros, Inner City, the Bangles, Cher, Heart, Aswad, and more – 82 tracks in all. (Rock) CD
A wide ranging collection that's actually a lot better than any of the regular US "Now" releases – and a solid companion to the 1973 volume. Includes tracks T Rex, Roxy Music, 10cc, the Stylistics, Jackson 5, Electric Light Orchestra, Mott The Hoople, Status Quo, Eddie Kendricks, ... (Rock) read moreCD
A wide ranging collection that's actually a lot better than any of the regular US "Now" releases – and a solid companion to the 1986 volume. Includes 60 songs by Queen, Sade, Bryan Ferry, Tina Turner, Anita Baker, Style Council, Kenny Loggins, Spandau Ballet, Cock Robin, Jennifer ... (Rock) read moreCD
Features tracks by Bob Dylan, Blue Oyster Cult, Edgar Winter Group, The Box Tops, The Youngbloods, Sly & The Family Stone, The Guess Who, Spirit and more – 69 tracks over 4 discs! (Rock) CD
Music by Tosca, Columbia Carina, Gregory Isaacs, Hairy Diamond, Doctor Rockit, Lemon Jelly, The Pearl Divers, Thievery Corporation, Mondo Grosso, Furry Phreaks, Vela Cruz, and ... (Funky Compilations) read moreCD
Music from William S Burroughs, Betty Carter, Elvis Costello, Charlie Haden, PJ Harvey, David Johansen, Lotte Lenya, the Persuasions, and more. (Vocalists) CD
Includes tracks by Laura Nyro, Santana, Billy Butler, Major Lance, Walter Jackson, the Opals, Al Kooper, Fishbone, and Queen Latifah. (Funky Compilations) CD
A beautiful package of work from this legendary pianist – 18CDs that comprise a series of very special recordings for RCA and Columbia, each presented with the original artwork, in small LP-styled sleeves! Richter's a legend who's left behind a huge legacy on other labels from the 20th ... (Classical) read moreCD
Music from Leon Bridges, Lyn Collins, Fatback Band & Sarah Ruba, Christina Aguilera with Nile Rodgers, Donna Summer, Emily Warren, Janelle Monae, The Jackson 5, The Commodores, CJ & Co, Garland Jeffreys, Hector Lavoe, and more. (Soul) CD