A killer album of funky keyboards – nice and lean, and with a style that's equal part funk and jazz – served up with lots of amazing clavinet lines in the lead! J-Zone is on the record handling drums, with a great influence from hip hop beats, but live energy that really makes the ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Soulive —
Turn It Out ... LP Velour/Vintage League, 1999. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
$19.9932.99
New York is what is funky! This is a killer new release by a small organ jazz combo from the Big Apple – and they are definitely worthy members of the city's great end-of-the century funk scene that includes Medeski Martin & Wood, Sugarman Three, and The Other Side! The band have ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
South Wales Striking Miners Choir/Test Dept —
Shoulder To Shoulder ... LP Ministry Of Power (UK), 1985. Near Mint- ...
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Badass organ funk from the mighty Leon Spencer – a set that's got a bit of a fuller feel than some of his previous albums for Prestige – but a groove that's also equally great! The style here is somewhere between blacksploitation funk and some of the grooves from the CTI/Kudu camp ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An album in the kind of "between the hits" years for The Spinners featuring lead vocalist Phillipe Wynne. The sound here isn't as right-on or soaringly confident as in earlier years – but there are some nice moments. Titles include "You're All I Need In Life", "Toni ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Obscure work from the enigmatic guitarist Peter Sprague – and one of the most obscure albums on the Xanadu label too! The group here is a quartet – with Kenny Barron on piano, Gene Perla on bass, and Barry Altschul on drums – and titles include "Cheryl", "The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Darn nice work from The Staple Singers – a record that seems to take the leaner, meaner sound learned by the group during their soundtrack years, and turn it back towards the fuller, more righteous sound of the Stax years! The album was recorded at Muscle Shoals, with very solid production ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear.)
Stealing Sheep —
Not Real ... LP Heavenly (UK), 2015. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
Steely Dan —
Aja ... LP ABC/Geffen, 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
$27.9929.99
An undisputed masterpiece, and a record we never tire of hearing – unabashedly the inspiration for our years of jazzy exploration as adults, even though it was probably the closest thing we ever got to the genre as wee lads! Walter Becker & Donald Fagan raise their already-high bar to ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first album from Steely Dan, and a really nice chapter in their career – one that's maybe a bit less iconic than the late 70s records, but in a way that really keeps things interesting! There's definitely less jazz and polish than on the later albums – but already, the group are ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The fiery greatness of Stiff Little Fingers at their early best! The classic album wasn't released until '79, but it and the band itself should be acknowledged in the top tier of punk pioneers like Sex Pistols and The Clash, and coming from Belfast, SLF's political perspective at the time was just ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(UK WEA pressing with Porky Prime Cut etch and 'Rigid Digits' on label. Cover has minimal wear, ghost sticker spot.)
A very nicely selected 2LP set of tracks from Stitt's oft-overlooked years at Argo/Chess! The tracks have him in great company that includes the pianists Barry Harris, John Young, and Ronnie Matthews – and if you know Stitt's style from the time, you know that his choice of piano player made ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s orange label pressing in the textured cover. Cover has a cutout notch, light surface wear, and some edge wear, with a cutout notch, some edge wear, half split bottom seam, and a 3 inch tear in the back panel.)
A beautiful little fusion set from guitarist John Stowell – one that dances along at a really breezy pace, thanks to a nice "bottom" from drummer Billy Hart and percussionist Dom Um Romao! Stowell's practically by himself at the top of the set – playing with amazing control ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, a cut corner, and a small split on the top seam.)
An all-out party rock classic – a record that's titled after the one huge hit by The Strangeloves, but which has killer cuts throughout – a set that's filled with heavily percussive, hard-jamming numbers that really keep the pace moving! The group seems to use a lot more bass drum than ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mid-period Stylistics, recorded after their association with Thom Bell and Linda Creed, and during the time that the group was handled by Hugo & Luigi. H&L do an ok job with them, and they've got Van McCoy handling arrangements to add a bit more soul to the mix – but the record is ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing. Cover has minor splitting on the top seam and light wear.)
One of the first full-on concept albums from Dennis DeYoung and Styx – a set that uses the metaphor of an aging theater to tell the tale of a changing world in the 20th Century! Titles include "The Best Of Times", "Lonely People", "Nothing Ever Goes As Planned", ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original laser-etched vinyl pressing with EDP/Sterling stamps. Cover has light wear.)
Sugarhill Gang —
Sugarhill Gang ... LP Sugar Hill, 1979. Very Good+ ...
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One of the first really important full length albums in hip hop – the set that really pushed the Sugar Hill label into the major leagues, and helped show the world that rap music was definitely way more than just a New York phenomenon! The set features the group's classic "Rapper's ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original gatefold pressing with Sterling stamp. Cover has light wear.)
One of the first great moments of the Munich disco scene of the 70s – an electric batch of soul served up in support of Donna Summer's landmark title hit! The set features the full 16 minute version of "Love To Love You Baby" – done as a monumental suite that dips, turns, ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Super Cat —
Don Dada ... LP Sony, 1992. Near Mint- ...
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Rhythms by Wild Apache, Steely & Clevie and Mafia & Fluxy. 10 tracks in all, including "Them No Worry We", "Ghetto Red Hot", "Them No Care", "Don't Test", "Don Dada", "Big & Ready", "Must Be Right", "Nuff Man A ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Supremes take on the classy Copa nightclub – and really bring down the house with a stunning mix of warmth, charm, and soul! The record's perhaps one of the "livest" of Motown live albums from the time – done in a spread-out style that features a lot more songs than some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original deep groove pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Survival —
Simmer Down ... LP Strawberry Rain, Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)...
$27.9933.99
It's impossible to simmer down with a groove this great – a wicked blend of African funk and fuzzier psych touches – all served up by Nigeria's legendary Survival! The set was recorded at Ginger Baker's Arc Studios, and has his own blend of rootsy elements, complicated rhythms, and ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition.)
Sweet Thursday —
Sweet Thursday ... LP Tetragrammaton, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A compelling group – with Nicky Hopkins on keyboards, and both Jon Mark and Alun Davies on vocals and guitar! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Great Western Gramophone pressing. Cover has some surface wear.)
A tight set of fusion from Sweetbottom – an American combo who definitely seem to draw a lot from the rock-inspired Euro fusion sound of a few years before! There's also a bit of the PM Records vibe – from the Steve Grossman/Gene Perla camp – lots of sharp, fast changes in the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wonderful 70s work from Gabor Szabo – a record that has him picking up a bit more of a soulful undercurrent, while still keeping all his great guitar work nicely upfront! The album has Gabor recording at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios – with help from Philly soul arrangers Richie ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Plenty of Magic here from T-Connection – a clubby set of tracks, yet one that's still put together more like a funk combo record from the mid 70s! The instrumentation is mindblowing – impeccable guitar and basslines, set to snapping rhythms that really capture the best Miami funk mode ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s 'sky' label pressing. Includes TK inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, faint stain on the opening.)
Talking Heads —
Talking Heads 77 ... LP Sire/Rhino, 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
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The mindblowing first album by The Talking Heads – a bold statement by a very young band who'd go on to shape the sounds of the left field for generations to come! The sound is spare and very focused – maybe the first layer that David Byrne would then build up when adding more ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A landmark record – not only in the career of Grady Tate, but in the realm of adult vocals as well! Grady's incredible here – cool, classy, and amazingly stepping from the role of being a simple jazz drummer, into a world of sophisticated vocals that really caught the world by surprise. ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful set of work from this legendary pianist – material that's issued here for the very first time, but which may well top some of the most important albums in Art Tatum's catalog! As with his classic 20th Century material, the setting here is a live one – the Blue Note club in ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great change of pace for Billy Taylor – and one of the most striking sessions he made in the 50s! As you'll guess from the title, the record features Taylor's piano along with four flutes – played by Frank Wess, Herbie Mann, Jerome Richardson, and Phil Bodner – working here ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Small blue label Bill Grauer Prod pressing with microphone & deep groove. Cover has a edge wear, splitting on the spine, light surface wear.)
Billy Taylor —
Evergreens ... LP ABC/Paramount, 1956. Very Good+ ...
$7.99
Early work by Billy Taylor – cut at the height of his 50s popularity, with his famous trio of Percy Brice on drums and Earl May on bass. The title gives it all away – as Taylor plays soulful renditions of standards like "But Not For Me", "Cheek To Cheek", "It's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with RVG etch. Cover has a split spine, light surface wear & aging, small splits on the top & bottom seams.)
A great take on the score to the hit show My Fair Lady – heard here in one of the best jazz interpretations from the time! Billy Taylor really gets a great setting for the music here – one that moves past the more familiar small group takes on the tunes, and features soaring large ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Koko Taylor —
Jump For Joy ... LP Alligator, 1990. Sealed ...
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Features guest work from Lonnie Brooks on vocals and guitar, harmonica from Billy Branch, and some horn arrangements from Gene Barge – a great arranger who did plenty of work for Chess! Titles include "Can't Let Go", "Time Will Tell", "Fishing Trip", "The ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Marin Taylor and John Goldie on guitar, Dave O'Higgins on saxophone, Alec Dankworth on bass, Jack Emblow on accordion, and James Taylor on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Tee —
Anticipation ... LP United Artists, 1976. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
Mid 70's album of funky soul tracks cut by ex-Gator Willie Tee, with a number of other members of the Gators, for United Artists. Don't go thinking that it's raw New Orleans soul, though, because the sound is a lot more polished, with more of a 70's modern groove to it. Willie's still got some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has cut corner.)
Temptations —
Solid Rock ... LP Gordy, 1972. Very Good- Gatefold ...
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A masterful album of righteous trippy soul – recorded during the height of the Temptations' strong association with Norman Whitfield! The record has more than a few political/social conscience songs – like "Take A Look Around", "Stop The War Now", and "Superstar ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the crowning moments of genius from 10CC – a record that has the duo of Godly & Creme really hitting their stride in the studio, and taking the group into completely different territory than on their first few records! The brilliance of the mega-hit "I'm Not In Love" is ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Mercury inner sleeve and lyric sheet, with a bent corner. Cover has a cut corner, bent a bit at the top right, and some pen inside the opening.)
Soulful reedman Tenderlonious plays flute this time around – but as always, it's the overall sound that makes the record so great – not just the solo bits on flute, but all the keyboards, basslines, and beats – stretched out in this cool 21st Century take on funky fusion! The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We kinda want to hate the guy for such a hokey name like Tenderlonious – but this album's a surprisingly great little gem, and one that mixes lots of openly-blown work on flute with some sweet keyboards and other jazzy rhythms! The approach is maybe a bit like the Jason Lindh or Chris Hinze ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mikis Theodorakis —
Phaedra ... LP United Artists, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
$7.99
A really dark little soundtrack – penned by Mikis Theodorakis for Jules Dassin's remake of the Phaedra myth! Some of the themes on here share the Greek stylings of Theodorakis' more popular soundtrack work – but there's also a lot more darker numbers – strung together in a ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A massive groover from Timmy Thomas – really hitting here on all burners, and moving with a groove that's much fuller than the drum machine fills of his early years! The sound is Miami club at its best – wickedly uptempo rhythms that are played with razor-sharp intensity – still ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, some ring impressions, and is bumped at the bottom left corner.)
Big Mama Thornton —
Sassy Mama! ... LP Vanguard, 1975. Near Mint- ...
$18.99
Big Mama Thornton gets a bit of an update – as her older blues style comes into play with a hip electrified lineup – one that features Paul Griffin on keyboards, Cornell Dupree on guitar, and Bad Bascomb on bass! The vibe is still plenty blues, but has an undercurrent of soul – ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Three Sounds —
Good Deal ... LP Blue Note, 1959. Very Good ...
$99.99
Good deal indeed – always soulful sounds from Gene Harris and his early incarnation of The Three Sounds – served up with a tightness that few other trios could match at the time! Harris is very strongly in the lead on the keys – hitting hard enough on the left hand that he hardly ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(63rd street pressing with RVG stamp, deep groove, and ear! Front cover looks nice. Back cover has some light staining and a small sticker.)
Toco —
Outro Lugar ... LP Schema (Italy), 2007. New Copy ...
$30.9932.99
Beautiful bossa work from Toco – a session recorded in Rio with production by S-Tone, and featuring some wonderful acoustic guitar from the legendary Roberto Menescal! Menescal's presence here really helps give the record a classic grounding – a sense of depth and history that ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Maybe the greatest album to date from Toco – warm, jazzy, and filled with all of the best influences from Brazilian music – served up with live instrumentation that brings even more soul to the music than some of the artist's sparer sessions! Toco since throughout, with this raspy ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A stunner of a set from legendary trumpeter Charles Tolliver – and a record that shows that he's lost none of his brilliance since the years of his 70s recordings for the Strata East label! The format here is a bit like those – long tracks by a small group, with an outward appearance ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Mel Torme's hippest albums of the 60s – and a strong shift towards more swinging material after some of his mellower work for other labels! There's a bit of electric piano in the mix, and plenty of that Atlantic records pop/soul jazz approach – a take on soul jazz that's similar ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has edge wear and splitting on all seams, surface wear.)
Compiled from two live dates in 1956 and 1957 – accompanied by Howard McGhee on trumpet, Ralph Sharon on piano, Max Bennett on bass, and Stan Levey on drums in 1956; and with Don Fagerquist on trumpet, Marty Paich on piano, Larry Bunker on vibes and conga, Max Benett on bass, and Mel Lewis ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s pressing. Cover has light wear and a small corner bump.)
This is Mel Torme's best-ever album, and it's one that we'd recommend to anyone who likes jazz vocals at all – even if you can't usually stand Mel! The Velvet Fog is backed by a great 10-piece group, led by the great Marty Paich, and featuring excellent west coast players like Pete Candoli, ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s pressing – BCP 6042. Cover has light wear and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Touch Of Class —
I'm In Heaven ... LP Midland, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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A killer little soul group who recorded with John "Monster" Davis in the mid 70s – really soaring with a groove that rivals some of their bigger contemporaries on the east coast group scene! Touch Of Class sing in a style that's sometimes fragile, but often more suited to the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and aging.)
Pete Townshend —
Scoop ... LP Atco, 1983. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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Great demos and home recordings of THE WHO material in progress. (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has faint ringwear.)
Maybe our favorite album ever from Traffic – a set that has the group coming back together, after a fracture that took them in separate musical directions – reformed with a sound that's very different than before! The tracks are longer, and have more influences from both folk and jazz ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later UK Island pressing with orange labels. Includes the Island inner sleeve, with center splits in the side and bottom seams. Cover has light ringwear.)
A legendary album from the Peruvian scene at the start of the 70s – a record from one of the key groups who were really helping deepen the sound of the music at the time, and take things far past some of the simpler Anglo-inspired music of the 60s! It's tempting to call these guys ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A landmark album from The Trammps – and a record that broke the group firmly out of the Philly ghetto, yet still carried all the best touches of the Sigma scene! Sure, the title track was a super-huge hit – thanks to a plug in Saturday Night Fever – but the record itself is ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The final album from Trapeze – and a set that has them stepping out as a super-heavy trio who should have been huge! Glenn Hughes handles bass and all the lead vocals – with the best qualities he would soon bring to Deep Purple – and the drums from David Holland are fantastic ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label pressing with Bell Sound/SF stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Trio Mocoto —
Trio Mocoto (1977) ... LP Arlequim/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
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Trio Mocoto first rose to fame as the funky band behind Jorge Ben on his early 70s classics – the combo that gave him such a soulful sound – and here on their own, they sound pretty darn great – with a style that follows the same evolution as Jorge's own sound at the time! The ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A set recorded in both Jamaica and Trinidad, and one that shows a great combination of both locations – with straighter reggae cuts at some points, and some more Caribbean flavored club at others! The music has some of the message that you'd guess from the cover and title, but the overall ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Truth —
Truth ... LP Roulette, 1975. Near Mint- ...
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The towering Marshall amps on the cover will give you a good idea of what's going on here – as this heavy 70s combo really turn things up to 11 with their searing power trio style! The group recall earlier efforts from that moment when three-member rock groups really set fire to the new ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A strange little record that's seen life in more than a few releases over the years – this one on Warner's Loma subsidiary! The album is a follow-up to Ike & Tina's first bit live album for Warner – and features Ike & Tina with the Ikettes playing and singing in their usual ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label mono pressing – a nice clean copy.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Joyride ... LP Blue Note, 1965. Near Mint- ...
$39.99
A very successful album for Blue Note – and one that took the searing tenor sax of Stanley Turrentine and backed it with some boldly soulful arrangements from Oliver Nelson! Nelson was perfect at this sort of session – able to provide full backings that infused the record with energy, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A 70s soulful classic from the mighty Stanley Turrentine! Stan's not the bad "Mister T" on this set – he's more in a smooth, mellow mode – blowing over some nice soulful arrangements by Gene Page, ones that take the CTI funk approach, add in some strings, and create a bit of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An ultra-hip record from pianist McCoy Tyner – recorded for a major label at the start of the 80s, but with qualities that easily rival some of Tyner's best music from the immediate post-Coltrane years! McCoy's got some great musical partners here – Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Hubert ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some ringwear and a small split in the top seam.)
Piero Umiliani (Moggi) —
Tra Scienza E Fantascienza ... LP Beat/Musica Per Immagini (Italy), 1976. New Copy (reissue)...
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A wonderful sound library set from the great Piero Umiliani – and a record that's filled with some of his coolest electronics ever! The feel of the record is very much in keeping with the image on the cover – kind of sci fi, but kind of playful too – a wonderful blend of ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Undisputed Truth at the height of their powers – still working in the psychedelic soul style they forged with Norman Whitfield at the end of the 60s – but with a groove that's tighter and sharper than ever before! We might well call the record the funkiest the group ever cut – as ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is lightly bent at the top left edge.)
The one and only album by The Unifics – and a beautiful precursor to the solid group sounds of the east coast early 70s. The group's got some wonderful harmonies – still raw, but showing the strength of smooth production to hit some very strong moments. Arrangements are by Richard ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A keyboard-heavy set by a group of musicians who all have roots in the London jazz scene – working together here in modes that are a bit more spacey and electric overall! The music has amazing drums from Chiminyo at the core – playing funkily, but also with some elements that almost ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the principal albums in trip hop's ascension into the mainstream, and the bright, extroverted flipside to Portishead's darker vision of the late 90s scene. Mo Wax honcho James Lavelle's longstanding Unkle project got a massive makeover when DJ Shadow became the prime sonic architect for the ... (New Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing with white labels and Masterdisk stamp. Includes the printed inner sleeves. A nice copy!)
Phil Upchurch —
Darkness, Darkness ... LP Blue Thumb, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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Plenty of darkness here from Phil Upchurch – those great tones and notes he worked so well back in the 70s – all with that near-perfect quality that made him one of the most in-demand players of his day! The style here is a bit different than some of Phil's previous work in Chicago ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a touch of light wear on the top seam but looks great overall!)
We'll be the first to admit smooth jazz radio has made us very wary of GRP, but the label put out enough nice records in it's early years, we're constantly rethinking that opinion! This early set by Dave Valentin is a great example – as it captures the flautist at his early best, way before ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)
Colin Vallon Trio —
Danse ... LP ECM (Germany), 2017. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
Colin Vallon on piano, Patrice Moret on double bass, and Julian Sartorius on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A goofy cover, but some great music – Guy Van Duser on guitar, on titles that include "Avalon", "Elmira", "The Syncopated Clock", "On Treasure Island", and a "Duke Ellington Medley". (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Brilliant work from Geraldo Vandre – an overlooked singer/songwriter who was a key bridge between the early bossa years and more sophisticated MPB sounds in the 70s! In the years immediately preceding the rise of the MPB giants of the post-Tropicalia years, Geraldo Vandre was one of Brazil's ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album