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Lorez Alexandria —
From Broadway To Hollywood ... LP 
Trio (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An ultra-hip record from Lorez Alexandria – one of her grooviest albums ever, and a set that was only ever issued in Japan! The set features Lorez hitting some of the hippest, most rhythmic modes of her career – working with jazzy backing arranged by Gildo Mahones and Art Hillery, ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Disk Union reissue pressing from 2011, with obi! Vinyl and cover are great.)
Richard Beirach & Frank Tusa —
Sunday Song ... LP Trio (Japan), 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great Japanese-only set – one that features the young Richie Beirach on piano, with just the bass of Frank Tusa for accompaniment! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has some light aging near the top, but is nice overall.)
Richard Beirach with Terumasa Hino & Yoshiaki Masuo —
Zal – In Duet With Terumasa Hino & Yoshiaki Masuo ... LP Trio (Japan), 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the most beautiful albums of the 70s from pianist Richie Beirach – and in saying that, we don't mean to insult the rest of his other great American work! This set was done in Japan, and it's maybe one of Beirach's most obscure of the decade – but it's also a really special ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Richie Beirach —
Elegy For Bill Evans ... LP Trio (Japan), 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Superb work from pianist Richie Beirach – a set that's dedicated to Bill Evans, and which certainly embraces some of the key numbers in his songbook – but which also has that even more spacious sound that Beirach was bringing to his trio dates in the 70s! Richie's sense of timing and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Paul Bley —
Touching (Japanese pressing) ... LP Fontana/Trio (Japan), 1965. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Prime modern work from the great Paul Bley – a pianist who was really expanding his sound at this time – to a level that would soon make him a legend around the globe! The European date is a great chance to hear Bley really opening things up – playing freely, with an amazing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi – a great copy!)
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Afro Blue ... CD 
Trio/AMJ (Japan), 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest jazz vocal albums of all time – and one of the first true moments of genius from a young Dee Dee Bridgewater! The album's a Japanese only release (proof that they're always hipper to our jazz artists than we are!) – and it features Dee Dee singing material that's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Afro Blue ... LP 25.99(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Trio/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
One of the greatest jazz vocal albums of all time – and one of the first true moments of genius from a young Dee Dee Bridgewater! The album's a Japanese only release (proof that they're always hipper to our jazz artists than we are!) – and it features Dee Dee singing material that's ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Afro Blue ... LP Trio (Japan), 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest jazz vocal albums of all time – and one of the first true moments of genius from a young Dee Dee Bridgewater! The album's a Japanese only release (proof that they're always hipper to our jazz artists than we are!) – and it features Dee Dee singing material that's ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Afro Blue ... LP 25.99
Trio, 1956. Very Good+ ... $18.99
California Three (Dwight Dickerson) —
Windows ... LP Trio (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really great group – one that we've never seen under this name before, but which features familiar names Dwight Dickerson on piano and Donald Bailey on drums, plus bass from Harvey Newmark! The album's got all the lyrical charm and sparkle of Dickerson's best from the time – a really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ted Curson —
Tears For Dolphy (Japanese pressing) ... LP Freedom/Trio (Japan), 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Seminal work from trumpeter Ted Curson – a set that's issued under his own name, but which continues a string of key early 60s performances with tenorist Bill Barron – who's work together here with Ted is fantastic! The group has no piano – just Herb Bushler on bass and Dick Berk ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, with obi! Cover has light aging near the top and along one edge, but looks nice overall – and vinyl is great.)
Jack DeJohnette —
Time & Space ... CD Trio/Venus (Japan), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare early date as a leader for drummer Jack DeJohnette – a set done for the Japanese Trio label, and with a vibe that's similar to Jack's wonderful records for Prestige! DeJohnette is not only one of the most inventive drummers in jazz at this point, he's also a musician who's willing to ... (Jazz) read more CD
Trio (Japan), 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Gil Evans plays an electric grand piano and is joined by a rather large set of musicians who include Masabumi Kikuchi on a variety of synthesizers, Billy Cobham on drums, Lou Soloff on trumpet, George Lewis on trombone and many others. Tracks include two Evans originals – "Copenhagen ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Blackhawk. Cover has light wear and a promo sticker.)
Jon Faddis & Billy Harper —
Jon & Billy (Japanese pressing) ... LP Trio (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great 70s soul jazz session that ranks up there with some of the best of Billy Harper's work from the decade! The session was recorded in the same style as Harper's excellent Japanese sessions for Denon, and it features a very soulful frontline of Faddis' trumpet, Harper's tenor, and the piano ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jon & Billy ... CD 29.99(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Trio/Lawson (Japan), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $41.99 49.99 About June 5, 2024
A well-titled album from Japanese pianist Ryo Fukui – one that's got a warm sense of flow that takes it well past conventional piano trio work! The group here features Fukui on piano, Satoshi Denpo on bass, and Yoshinori Fukui on drums – all working together beautifully as a unit ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Trio/Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $11.99 12.00
A very cool Japanese version of this mighty groover from the great Nico Gomez! Nico's known for his harder pounding tracks that have become favorites with the funky crowd, but this stellar album shows that Nico could also work in jazzier territory when he wanted to – as the album's a ... (Latin) read more CD
Also available Soul Of Samba (aka Bossa Nova) ... LP 25.99
Trio/Mr Bongo (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
A very cool Japanese version of this mighty groover from the great Nico Gomez! Nico's known for his harder pounding tracks that have become favorites with the funky crowd, but this stellar album shows that Nico could also work in jazzier territory when he wanted to – as the album's a ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Soul Of Samba (aka Bossa Nova) ... CD 11.99
Trio (Japan), 1974. Used ... $29.99
A great 70s soul jazz session that ranks up there with some of the best of Billy Harper's work from the decade! The session was recorded in the same style as Harper's excellent Japanese sessions for Denon, and it features a very soulful frontline of Faddis' trumpet, Harper's tenor, and the piano ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Takehiro Honda —
I Love You ... LP Trio (Japan), 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Straight trio grooving from Takehiro Honda – but pretty darn great work nonetheless! The album's a nice bridge between the harder, more rhythmic pulse of his early soul jazz sessions, and the later, freer sound of his more lyrical trio sides – and the whole album shows Honda opening up ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Takehiro Honda —
Takehiro Honda Trio ... LP Trio (Japan), 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Some of the earliest work we've ever seen from Japanese keyboard legend Takehiro Honda – a great batch of trio tracks, recorded with an open spirit and freely soaring vibe! Honda's playing acoustic piano throughout – working in a trio with Yoshio Suzuki and Fumio Watanabe – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Takehiro Honda & Gerd Dudek —
Flying To The Sky (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Octave (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
One of the coolest early albums from Japanese keyboardist Takehiro Honda – a real meeting of Japanese and European talents – as Honda plays electric and acoustic piano alongside tenor and soprano from the great Gerd Dudek – with bass from Gunter Lenz and drums from Motohiko Hino! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Clint Houston —
Watership Down ... LP Trio (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the rare few albums cut as a leader by bassist Clint Houston – a player who always worked with very hip collections of musicians, including the lineup for this unusual date! The album's got a wonderfully warm, soulful vibe – a mode that's never polished or commercial, but which ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Masaru Imada —
Blue Marine (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Solid (Japan), 1982. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Japanese pianist Masaru Imada is in his best fusion mode here – working with great help from American players Tom Browne on trumpet, Grover Washington Jr on soprano and tenor sax, Steve Khan on guitar, Anthony Jackson on bass, and Steve Jordan on drums! Imada plays both acoustic and electric ... (Jazz) read more CD
Masaru Imada —
Carnival (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus track) ... CD Trio/Solid (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Masaru Imada gets a bit tropical here, but also picks up some great help on horns – thanks to guest work from the Brecker Brothers, whose performance on a few tracks really help give the set a strong soul fusion vibe! The core sounds come from Imada's quintet – which has the leader ... (Jazz) read more CD
Fumio Karashima —
Moon Flower (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Octave (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Drummer Elvin Jones joins the Fumio Karashima Trio for this great late 70s outing – no surprise, really, given that Karashima played with Jones on some of his Japanese recordings – and it's clear that Elvin's just happy to return the favor! The tracks here are long and spacious – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Eiji Kitamura —
Swing Session – Live At The Junk ... LP Trio (Japan), Mid 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the more openly-grooving albums we've heard from Japanese reedman Eiji Kitamura in the 70s – a live performance that has the players working in this relaxed, small combo version of swing! Kitamura plays clarinet, and the group features some especially great tenor from Satoru Oda ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Irene Kral —
Angel Eyes – Live In Tokyo ... LP Trio/All Art (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Lovely lovely work from Irene Kral – a Japanese-only session from the 70s, and one of her best efforts from the time! Irene's vocals have never sounded better – strong and confident, but not in a cloying way that gets in the way of the tunes – working with a piano trio led by ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Japanese pressing – K18P-9419 – with obi and insert. Cover has light wear, some aging, and bumped corners.)
Maracaibo (George Ohtsuka) —
Maracaibo (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Octave (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Japanese drummer George Ohtsuka returns here to his Maracaibo group – a combo with a mix of fusion and Latin influences, but stretching out on long tracks that aren't nearly as smooth as other contemporary work of this nature! The group features Mabumi Yamaguchi on tenor and soprano sax, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Carmen McRae —
I'm Coming Home Again (Japanese pressing) ... LP Trio (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A great smooth soul session from Carmen McRae – an album that's not nearly as well known as her American sides of the 70s, but which is possibly even better overall! The record features a great batch of smooth soul arrangements by Mario Sprouse – a blend of jazz and contemporary soul ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mike Melvoin/Trio (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual west coast session – one that features straight jazz work from Mike Melvoin on piano, who usually did more studio-oriented work – in the company of Dennis Budimir on guitar, Jim Hughart on bass, and Larry Bunker on drums. Most tracks are standards, taken in a relaxed ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Trio/Octave (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $18.99 29.99
Naoki Nishi's not the biggest name from the glory days of the Japanese piano trio scene, but he's a great musician, and one with a lyrical quality that really links his style to that of important American greats from the time – maybe some of the warmth of Hank Jones, but mixed with some of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Anita O'Day —
Misty – Anita O' Day With Don Abney (plus Angel Eyes) ... CD Trio/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Late 1970s/Early 1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great later work from Anita O'Day – a set that really focuses in on the mature style of vocals she hit during the 70s – a mode that's quite different from some of the sometimes too-bright styles of her early years, and really lets her find some new feeling in her music! The first half ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Art Pepper —
Art Is The Art Vol 1 ... LP Trio (Japan), 1957/1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Late 50s recordings by Art Pepper – cut in Hollywood, in the studio, during the years 1957 and 1958, with a group that features Carl Perkins on piano, Ben Tucker on bass, and Chuck Flores on drums. This Japanese pressing isn't entirely clear on the original source of the material, but a few ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi! A nice copy.)
Dewey Redman —
Look For The Black Star (Japanese pressing) ... LP Freedom/Trio (Japan), 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The first-ever album as a leader from tenorist Dewey Redman – a set that captures the rising musician at a level that's very full-formed, and which shows some of the roots of his years in Texas with a young Ornette Coleman! The vibe's different here than Coleman's music – at least in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Mike Stern —
Neesh ... LP Trio/Kenwood (Japan), 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An early date as a leader from guitarist Mike Stern – a set that also features production and second guitar from Hiram Bullock – in a mode that really opens up all the tones and colors in the set! The record's got a bit more of an edge, and less of a commercial finish than some of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kunihiko Sugano —
Kunihiko Sugano Live (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Octave (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sweet Japanese piano trio session, but one with a great added kick – thanks to the conga work of Yohichi Ogawa, who's rhythms really bring a lot to the trio of Kunhiko Sugano on piano, Eizoh Honda on bass, and Teruhiko Takada on drums! Tracks are nice and long, and have that fluid, open ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kunihiko Sugano —
Live Life (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Japanese pianist Kunihiko Sugano works here with the legendary American drummer Jo Jones – a player who helps make for a nicely traditional feel to this trio set from the early 80s! Sugano plays acoustic throughout, and the record's filled with easygoing tracks that move along with lots of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Yoku Tamura —
Ballad For Hamp (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A set that's got some of the ballad material promised in the title, but also a nice current of bop too – yet one that's filtered strongly through the best Japanese piano modes of the 70s! Pianist Yoku Tamura is a real revelation on the record – a player who can bring this really ... (Jazz) read more CD
Yoku Tamura —
Jazz Prestige (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Octave (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Japanese pianist Yoku Tamura has some great rhythm help here from two American players – Andrew Simpkins on bass and Frank Gant on drums – both of whom really do a great job of keeping up with his lively energy on the keyboard! Tamura's got a crackle that mixes older roots with a more ... (Jazz) read more CD
Cecil Taylor —
Cecil Taylor Solo ... LP Trio (Japan), 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from Cecil Taylor – a Japanese album that captures the pianist at the peak of his power – when he was breaking through into this amazing new territory in improvised music, with energy and dexterity that's completely unlike anyone else! Taylor in the 60s was great, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cecil Taylor Unit —
Akisakila ... CD Trio/Absord (Japan), 1973. Used 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic Cecil Taylor set from the 70s – a record only issued in Japan, but one that grew to have a reputation as one of his strongest live performances from the time! The group here is amazing – that boundless Taylor energy on the piano, matched perfectly by the free drumming of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing in one of those cool oversized jewel cases – out of print and in nice shape with obi!)
Stan Tracey —
With Love From Jazz ... CD Columbia/Trio (UK), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautifully bold statement from the Stan Tracey Quartet – one of the group's key recordings of the 60s, and a wonderful document of the talents of tenorist Bobby Wellins! During the 60s, Tracey and Wellins worked together like the team of Monk and Charlie Rouse – crafting a groove ... (Jazz) read more CD
Why Not/Trio (Japan), 1976. Near Mint- ... $28.99
Maybe the best Joe Lee Wilson album you can ever get! Joe Lee Wilson's got a spiritual jazz vocal style that's in the vein of Leon Thomas, but which often falls short of Thomas' greatness on other recordings – yet here, though, he's totally great – hitting a beautifully soulful vein ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Includes insert. Cover has a small bit of tape on the top seam, but looks nice overall.)
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