Early work by this popular Brazilian samba group – recorded in the 70s with some strong arrangements that give the record a modern and soulful finish. Titles include "Do Lado Direito Da Rua Direita", "Catimba Criolo", "As Tres Capitais", "Cravos E ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Out of print, 2001 remastered edition – part of the excellent Serie 100 Anos De Musica!)
Out To Dinner (Patrick Cornelius/ Behn Gillece/Ryan Keberle/Boris Kozlov/Rudy Royston) —
Episodes Of Grace ... CD Posi-Tone, 2022. Used ...
$6.998.99
Nobody's out to dinner here – or out to lunch – as the quintet revel in the tight intensity that we love from some of the recent all-star projects like this on the Posi-Tone label! The combination of instrumental elements here is wonderful – the sharp alto of Patrick Cornelius, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Notable sidemen include Dizzy Gillespie and Fats Navarro on trumpet, John LaPorta on clarinet, Lennie Tristano and Al Haig on piano, and Max Roach on drums. (Jazz) CD
Well, it's not the whole Charlie Parker Story – but the album does feature some great material from a very famous session, recorded on 11/26/1945, originally issued on 78s, along with extra tracks, compiled here in one of Savoy's posthumous Bird LPs from the early 60s. The group includes ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A legendary live performance, and one that's often billed as a high moment in the history of bebop – a special concert-only group that brings together five key bop heavyweights – Charlie Parker on alto, Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Bud Powell on piano, Charles Mingus on bass, and Max ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the few albums as a leader cut by legendary LA pianist Carl Perkins – an amazing talent on his instrument, and one who had an unusual "sideways" approach to the keys! Perkins kind of leaned alongside the piano – so that his body was parallel to the instrument, and his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The greatness of Gregory Porter continues to grow and grow – as the vocalist keeps moving past the straighter jazz of his roots, into a role as one of the greatest soul singers of the 21st Century! Porter's got a depth and maturity that few folks have had in recent years – especially ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Excellent cool jazz vocals from The Netherlands! In the immediate post-war years, the Dutch jazz scene was one of the first to emerge with a sophisticated understanding of the American jazz form. Rita Reys was one of the country's leading talents in this respect, and she had a wonderfully cool ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(1997 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Royal Teens —
Let's Rock! ... CD Mighty Power/Cedar, Late 50s/1960s. Used ...
$9.9911.99
(2004 Film Score Monthly pressing – limited to 3,000 copies.)
Roswell Rudd & Toumani Diabate —
Malicool ... CD Universal (France), 2003. Used ...
$6.9912.99
A really compelling set from trombonist Roswell Rudd – one of our favorite players of the 60s avant garde, and an artist who's started to grow tremendously since coming out of his recent retirement! The set is a brilliant criss-crossing of styles – as Rudd's working here with Mali-based ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Russell Kranes/Alex Levine/Sam Weber/Jay Sawyer —
Anchor Points ... CD OA2, 2023. Used ...
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Russell Kranes on pinao, Alex Levine on guitar, Sam Weber on bass, and Jay Sawyer on drums. (Jazz) CD
Jimmy pays tribute to an earlier generation of R&B – in a hard-wailing set of soul jazz, done with backings from the legendary Oliver Nelson! A few tracks feature vocals by Jimmy, in a rough bluesy style, and others have some harmonica by Buddy Lucas – in a raspy, hard-wailing mode ... (Jazz) read moreCD
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) CD
A far-reaching album by Caetano – with a wide scope of sounds and influences, from tribal/ethnic percussion, to subtle jazzy backdrops, to guitar-driven numbers that hint at a brief return to rock music. The rich tapestry of themes and images are perfectly linked by Veloso's always-wonderful ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Still sealed with the slipcase and large booklet.)
Weather Report —
8:30 ... CD Columbia/SME (Japan), 1979. Used 2 CDs ...
$11.9926.99
Weather Report at the height of their 70s fame – captured live in a double-length set, very much the practice for jazz superstars of the time! The format is familiar – but the liveness gives the album a slightly different feel than their studio sets – a sound that echoes out ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2001 Master Sound pressing, includes obi.)
Marva Whitney with Osaka Monaurail —
Live In Japan ... CD Shout (Japan), 2006. Used ...
$14.9918.99
A funky soul double-header – one that features live material both by Osaka Monaurail and the legendary Marva Whitney! The set starts out with a few tracks by OM – playing in that razor-sharp, James Brown-inspired groove that we love so much – easily the greatest contemporary JB-dr ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print. CD comes in slimline case, but with full artwork insert, and professionally printed CD art. Also features some bonus video material too!)
One of the best albums ever recorded by the WSQ – a sensitive mix of rhythmic tunes and mellow ballads, played by the group with less agression than on previous releases, but in a way that shows that they're really fitting into the style of the ensemble well. Titles include "Cool ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With Hamiet Bluiett, Julius Hemphill, David Murray, and Oliver Lake – each playing a variety saxophones. Titles include "R&B", "Hearts", "PO In Cairo", "Steppin", and "Ra Ta Ta". (Jazz) CD
An excellent session of rare bossa material, recorded at the legendary Paramount Theatre, the temple to bossa nova! The album features tracks by a number of different artists, handled with a lot more care and a lot better recording quality than other live bossa sessions – and the result is ... (Brazil) read moreCD
New recordings of bossa classics – done in a sparkling modern style, but still with a relatively classic groove. Roberto Menescal arranged most of the tracks, and also plays guitar on many numbers – and performers include Marcos Valle, Claudette Soares, Leny Andrade, Cladia Telles, ... (Brazil) read moreCD
An assortment of tracks recorded together under the Downbeat name, but which was really designed to showcase the budding jazz talents on late 50s Dot Records! The set kicks off with a big band, Basie-ish number – "Blues Over Easy", performed by Manny Alban and jazz greats that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Music from the Teardrops, the Savoys, the Destinaires, the Versailles, the Five Sharks, the Zircons, Chris & Cytations, the Five Fashions, and more – 20 tracks total. (Soul) CD
Way more than just a simple collection of famous cool jazz numbers – and instead, an ultra-hip set that shows the evolution of the original sound over the space of decades and the stretch of two continents! The collection nicely avoids the obvious overplayed west coast examples of the sound, ... (Funky Compilations) read moreCD
Various —
Pops In Jazz ... CD Kang & Music/Fantasy (South Korea), 1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ...
$8.9918.99
Music from Freddy Cole, Stanley Turrentine, Ella Fitzgerald, Woody Herman, Ruth Brown, Merl Saunders & Friends, Charlie Byrd, Hank Crawford, Etta Jones, Sonny Rollins, and more – 28 songs in all. (Jazz) CD
30 tracks from Gene Vincent, Lenny Welch, Dan Folger, Bobby Bare, Wayne Newton, the Cascades, Titus Turner, Jerry Fuller, Lou Jordan, and more. (Rock) CD