Intimate piano work from Geri Allen – a set of solo performances, inspired by the music of Cecil Taylor, McCoy Tyner, and Herbie Hancock! There's definitely strong traces of Tyner and Hancock – given Allen's usually soulful undercurrent – but there's also a heavy dose of Taylor, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Way way more than you might guess from an album with Motown in the title – and instead, a set that may well be one of the best we've heard from Geri Allen in years! Yes, the tracks are mostly numbers from the classic years of the famous soul label – but the presentation is quite ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Lynne Arriale Trio —
Live (CD & DVD) ... CD Motema, 2005. Used CD & DVD ...
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Lynne Arriale on piano, Jay Anderson on bass, and Steve Davis on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear and a penmark through the barcode.)
Ginger Baker —
Why? ... CD Motema, 2014. Used ...
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Titles include Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas" and Wayne Shorter's "Footprints". (Rock) CD
Lakecia Benjamin —
Retox ... CD Motema, 2012. Used ...
$4.996.99
That's retox, not detox – a set of funky instrumentals from saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, who's also got some great vocalists along for the ride! This is the first we've heard of Benjamin – and she's definitely a fully-formed talent right from the start – not just on her work on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science —
Waiting Game ... CD Motema, 2019. Used 2 CDs ...
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Terri Lyne Carrington on drums, percussion and vocals – with Morgan Guerin on saxophone, bass and EWI, Aaron Parks on piano and keys, Matthew Stevens on guitar, Debo Ray on vocals, and Kassa Overall as MC & DJ. (Jazz) CD
A great one from this all-star group – an incredibly righteous combo that's given Billy Harper one of his best chances to play in years! As with the previous album by The Cookers, the Harper influence really runs strong – not just in the use of some of his great tracks in the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Digipak has light wear and a penmark through the barcode.)
One of the greatest groups going in recent years – a strong revival of key soulful jazz talents from previous years, all working under the leadership of trumpeter David Weiss – who's really helped them come together and find a whole new sort of energy! The lineup features tremendous ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Stefon Harris & Blackout —
Sonic Creed ... CD Motema, 2018. Used ...
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We've been loving the vibes of Stefon Harris for years – and each new record with his Blackout group seems to have the musician pushing his envelope more and more! The vibes are still very strongly in place, but there's also some soulful elements that really shine through in the overall ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really beautiful record from vibist Joe Locke – and maybe his most dynamic album in years! The set's got Joe working in a particularly angular mode – carving out these wonderful lines of sound with core rhythms from the trio of Robert Rodriguez on piano, Terreon Gully on drums, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Amy London/Darmon Meader/Dylan Pramuk/Holli Ross —
Royal Bopsters ... CD Motema, 2015. Used ...
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Vocalist Rene Marie has been quietly growing her craft for years – really turning into a hell of an artist, with a sound and a style that's a lot fresher than most! Where others might be content to recover familiar ground, Marie's always trying something new – writing great songs of ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Digipack has some edgewear and a slight crack on the CD holder.)
Round, warm sounds from bassist Charnett Moffett – working here on both acoustic and electric bass, always with that laidback sense of flow that always made his older work so great! Moffett seems to shape each tune in a different way – and he's joined in this pursuit by guitarist ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of David Murray's most ambitious projects ever – and that's saying a lot, given the depth of the 150-plus albums in his recording career! As you'd guess from the title, the set's a tribute to the En Espanol albums by Nat King Cole from the early 60s – and like those gems, Murray's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
David Murray with Saul Willams —
Blues For Memo ... CD Motema, 2018. Used ...
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David Murray finds a fantastic new outlet for his many talents here – working with the younger songwriter Saul Williams – who delivers some fantastic lyrics throughout! Saul's as much a spoken word artist as he is a singer – and his passages on the album have this righteous power ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A brilliant meeting of modes from the mighty Arturo O'Farrill – a set that combines a rich tapestry of Cuban styles with American jazz elements from the cubop years and beyond – all into a spacious double-length set of performances that brings together musicians from around the globe, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Gregory Porter —
Be Good ... CD Motema, 2012. Used ...
$7.99
Wonderful work from Gregory Porter – easily one of the best new jazz singers to emerge in the past decade or so, and one whose approach is soulful enough to rival the greats of the 70s! There's echoes here of Bill Withers, Gil Scott-Heron, and Al Jarreau – and like all those artists, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Still sealed!)
Gregory Porter —
Be Good ... CD Motema/Membran (Germany), 2012. Used ...
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Wonderful work from Gregory Porter – easily one of the best new jazz singers to emerge in the past decade or so, and one whose approach is soulful enough to rival the greats of the 70s! There's echoes here of Bill Withers, Gil Scott-Heron, and Al Jarreau – and like all those artists, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Gregory Porter —
Water ... CD Motema, 2010. Used ...
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Gregory Porter is a really hip singer – the type that only comes around once in a blue moon! Like Jon Hendricks, Mark Murphy, or Kurt Elling – all perfect references for Porter's style – Greg has a wonderful way of coming up with his own lyrics for a tune – making him way ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Gregory Porter —
Water ... CD Motema (Germany), 2010. Used ...
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Gregory Porter is a really hip singer – the type that only comes around once in a blue moon! Like Jon Hendricks, Mark Murphy, or Kurt Elling – all perfect references for Porter's style – Greg has a wonderful way of coming up with his own lyrics for a tune – making him way ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Heavy Latin grooves from pianist Elio Villafranca – working here with a great large lineup that's filled to the brim with heavyweight players! The session's the kind that you'll find at the best Club Coca Cola presentations – one of those rare moments where big money allows a special ... (Jazz) read moreCD