Great later work from Rufus – working here without Chaka Khan on vocals, but sounding even jazzier as a result! There almost seems to be more emphasis on the instrumentation than before – and the album's got a warmly funky groove that definitely carries on the 70s Rufus tradition, but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderful set of unreleased Arthur Russell songs – great tunes that he cut in more of an eclectic singer-songwriter approach than some of his other work – emotionally upfront, understated material that is simply beautiful! The songs range from very stripped down and folksy on the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic early record by one of the true guitar geniuses of the 70s – and a set that shows why even at ECM, Terje Rypdal could still sound unlike anybody else in his generation! Side one features a quintet working through two very striking tunes – a bit noisy and funky at times, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful German pressing!)
Terje Rypdal & The Chasers —
Blue ... CD ECM (Germany), 1987. Used ...
$8.99
Guitarist Terje Rypdal works here with two chasers – drummer Audun Kleive and bassist Bjorn Kjellemyr – both of whom open things up in a more 80s take on the kind of ECM territory that Rypdal was exploring in the 70s! Terje has maybe less dark edges on his guitar, and also uses some ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A set that marks a new label for Doug Sahm, and maybe a slight shift in sound too – one that uses roots modes that extend a bit more past more familiar Texas territory, but only to showcase the depth in Sahm's music that continued to make him a legend long after his too-early passing! Doug's ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Test pressing in a standard cover, with a small fray at the top right corner.)
Doug Sahm in the studio is already pretty darn great – as you'll know from his Sir Douglas Quintet albums – but live, he's maybe even more amazing – as he really opens up with a personal style that showcases all those mixes of modes from the Texas roots that helped make him one of ... (Rock) read moreCD
A set that features two early 80s albums from the great Doug Sahm – plus a full CD of rare bonus material from the early days too! First up is Hell Of A Spell – a set that marks a new label for Doug Sahm, and maybe a slight shift in sound too – one that uses roots modes that ... (Rock) read moreCD
Wonderfully weird work from Saitana – one of those 70s South African groups who found a way of mixing equal parts soul, funk, and psychedelic influences – then deliver the music with this languid groove that's all their own! The group has ties to other SA combos of the time – ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nathan Salsburg —
Psalms ... CD No Quarter, 2021. Used ...
$4.99
Plenty of fuzz and plenty of spirit – a wonderful debut from this African group of the 70s – a combo who work here with equal parts of influence from Jimi Hendrix and some of the other Zamrock groups of the time! Lyrics are in English, and have this blue-toned quality that's really ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Joe Sample —
Carmel ... CD ABC/Blue Thumb, 1979. Used ...
$4.99
God, we love this record – and we're not ashamed to admit it! Sure, it sold a gazillion copies – and sure, for some folks it showed the true demise of the Crusaders ensemble. But for us, it's a masterpiece of smooth fusion, and a landmark album of easy jazz that spawned countless ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Titles include "Manteca", "The Man With A Horn", "My Funny Valentine", "Round Midnight", "I Can't Get Started", "Up Jumped Spring", and "Concerto For Cootie" – 19 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
Santa Y Su Gente —
Urgente ... CD RCA/Lion, 1974. New Copy ...
$5.9916.99
That's not Santa, as in Santa Claus – but a nickname for Santiago Salas, who works here in a very cool, jazzy mode! The album's got plenty of Latin roots, mixed with hipper 70s touches that include some key electric elements as well – all served up in a sparkling groove that's mighty ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A set that's way more than the classic rock outing of some of the group's Bay Area contemporaries – as the young Carlos Santana finds a way to mix inspirations from blues and Latin music into this fierce fusion of so many different elements at once – stretching out, jamming, and ... (Rock) read moreCD
Pedro Santos —
Krishnanda ... CD CBS/Mr Bongo (UK), 1968. New Copy ...
$9.9911.98
A totally unique album from the Brazilian scene of the 60s – a set that was recorded right in the middle of the big Tropicalia years, but which has more of the earthier touches that would emerge in the Brazilian scene during the 70s! Yet there's also a sense of tight arrangement here too ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Pedro Santos —
Krishnanda ... LP CBS/Mr Bongo (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)...
$26.9929.98
A totally unique album from the Brazilian scene of the 60s – a set that was recorded right in the middle of the big Tropicalia years, but which has more of the earthier touches that would emerge in the Brazilian scene during the 70s! Yet there's also a sense of tight arrangement here too ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A killer bit of Latin funk from the west coast scene of the 70s – the only album we've ever seen from Sapo, but a set that almost blows away the efforts of bigger groups like Malo or El Chicano! There's a bit more funk in the mix here than in some of the group's contemporaries – a ... (Latin) read moreCD
Satwa —
Satwa ... CD Rozenblit/Mr Bongo (UK), 1973. New Copy ...
$9.9911.98
A tripped-out set of acid folk guitar from Satwa – featuring Brazilian psychedelic folk genius Lula Cortes, in a feel that's very much like his own great work of the time! Satwa is one of the sweetest sets of psych folk jams we've heard in ages – with a mostly-instrumental, wholly ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Savage Steel —
Do Or Die ... LP Maze (Canada), 1988. Near Mint- ...
$29.99
Music from "Just My Luck", "King For A Day", "High And Mighty", "Protocol", "Make Me", "The Nag", "Georgia On My Mind", "Blue Matter", "Wabash", "Loud Jazz", "Science And Religion", and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed with a punch through the barcode.)
John Scofield —
Uberjam ... CD Verve, 2002. Used ...
$4.99
Swinging organ tracks from Shirley, with large band backing by Oliver Nelson, very much in the mode of Jimmy Smith's albums with Nelson on Verve! Includes a nice reading of the theme from "Shot In The Dark", plus "Hoe Down", "Shadows Of Paris", and "Great ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Dutch black label stereo Philips pressing in a US Impulse cover. Cover has the original purchase date written in pen inside the gatefold, along with the original price sticker.)
An early album from The Searchers – with titles that include "I'm Your Lovin Man", "Don't You Know Why", "I'm Never Coming Back", "Take Me For What I'm Worth", "So Far Away", and "You Can't Like To A Liar". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s UK Pye reissue. Cover has slightly wavy panels, with a tiny peeled spot from sticker removal and some light surface marks from cellophane removal.)
The only album we've ever seen from this hip Detroit group of the 70s – a harmony soul act who mix sweet vocal styles with a more badass approach – very much at the level of the best Philly or New Jersey acts of the time! Production gets funky and fuzzy at times – with a very ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, lightly bent edges, and is bent at the top left corner.)
Shades Of Brown —
Shades Of Brown EP ... LP Albina Music Trust, Late 1960s. New Copy ...
$19.9924.99
Fantastic funk from a totally obscure group – Portland's Shades Of Brown, a combo not to be confused with the Chicago group who recorded for Chess Records – but one who share a very similar sense of righteous soul! There's a heady groove to the record right from the start – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great post-Mahavishnu work from guitarist John McLaughlin – the debut of his excellent Shakti combo, a group who mixed Indian music with some tighter fusion moments! The style here is a lot leaner than some of McLaughlin's previous experiments – a small group lineup with violin from L ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Shanghai —
Shanghai ... LP Warner (UK), 1974. Near Mint- ...
$59.99
Ananda Shankar —
Sa Re Ga Machan ... LP Life Goes On, 1981. New Copy (reissue)...
$25.9928.99
A great bit of jungle exotica from funky sitar player Ananda Shankar – composed as a full piece with an "atmosphere of twilight and the feeling of watching animals at a water hole", but with a sweeping soundtracky feel that makes it more like some lost 70s film gem in the best ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nice little collection of Dee Dee Sharp's early 60s sides for the Cameo label – issued here in a well-done UK package – noteworthy because it's one of the few legit reissues of Dee Dee's work over the years, issued for the UK Northern Soul market, who were always huge fans of her work! ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has minimal wear and is very lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Some of the greatest tracks ever recorded by Marlena Shaw – served up in one groovy package! The set begins with her romping 7" version of "California Soul" – totally righteous, with a mix of funky clapping rhythms and soaring strings in the best Cadet/Concept mode! ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A real classic from Marlena Shaw – a key 70s album that has the singer moving back to soul after some years in the jazz side of the spectrum – but with an approach that still holds onto all the sophistication she picked up along the way! The record's got some wonderful arrangements and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Woody Shaw & Louis Hayes —
Tour – Volume 1 ... CD High Note, 1976. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
A tremendous document of a legendary group – one that was even better in a live setting than they were on record – and that's saying a hell of a lot, given the great records they left behind! The quintet here features trumpeter Woody Shaw at his most righteous – working alongside ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Blue blowing from Archie Shepp – a great set of ballads from later years, recorded at a time when Shepp had stepped back inside considerably from his styles of the past – but still brought a great depth of soul to his recordings! The tunes here are mostly familiar numbers, but Archie ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Archie Shepp —
Day Dream ... CD Denon (Japan), 1977. Used ...
$24.99
A dream of a set from Archie Shepp – a back to basics record that has Shepp blowing standards with an amazing sense of soul! Archie plays both tenor and soprano sax – in a group that also features Walter Davis on piano, Earl May on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Original 1989 CD pressing.)
Archie Shepp —
Steam ... CD Enja (Germany), 1976. Used ...
$9.99
A later set from Archie Shepp and a real lost gem – quite different from his earlier works, especially the better known late 60s sessions – and a surprisingly nice album that runs through some truly excellent longer takes – filled with warmth and tenderness you wouldn't expect! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A really unusual album from the Japanese scene of the 80s – a set that was unissued at the time, but which is right in line with the other groundbreaking music of Yazuaki Shimizu! At some level, there's echoes of the instrumental experiments of Ryuichi Sakamoto going on here – but at ... (Japanese) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Matthew Shipp Trio —
Circular Temple ... CD Infinite Zero/ESP, 1992. New Copy ...
$12.9914.99
A really important early album from this groundbreaking pianist – a set that initially got plenty of exposure at the time, thanks to its placement on the Infinite Zero label – even though Matthew Shipp's piano work was very far from the mainstream! The trio here is tremendous – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Three for the road, and three different soundtracks from the great David Shire – material that shows the warmer side of his skills, but in a way that has all the richness of his more dramatic work! The core of the collection is material for the TV show Three For The Road – a set of ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Beautiful – simply beautiful – one of the greatest Wayne Shorter albums for Blue Note, and one of our favorite jazz albums ever! The record is a masterpiece of lyrical delight – soul jazz mixed with slight touches of experimentalism – but still warm, swinging, and personal ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A follow-up to Shorter's successful Footprints Live album – done in the same sort of angular and introspective mode, and also with a group that includes Danilo Perez on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Brian Blad on drums. The overall style's not as much in the joyous, soulful Shorter mode ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Herb Shriner —
On Stage ... LP Columbia, 1955. Near Mint- ...
$2.99
Easily the best-remembered album by Labi Siffre – thanks to some well-used sample tracks over the years! But over and above the fame of the funky tunes "The Vulture" and "I Got The", the record's a key part of Siffre's 70s catalog – a record that's as great for its ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Two contemporary soul giants – coming together in a set that's even better as a whole than their work apart! As you might guess from the name, Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak are going for a classic old school style working together as Silk Sonic – soul music that's heavy on both 70s ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Orlando Silva —
Carinhoso ... CD BMG (Brazil), 1959. Used ...
$9.99
Dreamy romantic numbers – done in the flowery emotive style of the pre-bossa years by singer Orlando Silva. Titles include "Suplica", "Amigo Leal", "Rosa", "Labios Que Beijei", "Alianca Partida", "A Jardineira", and "Sinha ... (Brazil) read moreCD
A real watershed album from Horace Silver – a record that has him stepping strongly into the 70s – but with a rich new groove that's different both from his 60s work, and from the heavy politics of his United States series too! The album has Horace picking up a slightly electric sound, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The quintessential sound of late 60s Horace Silver – on one hand still very much in the Blue Note soul jazz groove that earned him plenty of jukebox single play, but on the other hand really stretching out with a style that's a bit more righteous than before! Horace shows that he can still ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
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
A tasty batch of piano jazz from the left bank scene of the 50s – featuring the reissue of 2 albums cut by Americans in Paris! The first 7 tracks feature Art Simmons on the keys – working in a quartet with Terry Donoghue on guitar, Bill Crow on bass, and Dave Bailey on drums, on tracks ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A massive document of some of the most important years in the career of Nina Simone – her mid 60s recordings for Philips Records, done at a time when she was really breaking out into a new style! The Philips sides perfectly capture all of the turbulent energy of the times – as Nina, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Nina Simone's legendary first album gets the remix treatment – and at a level that's even more soulful and dynamic than the Verve Remixed handling of her music! DJ Maestro's at the helm here, but the set features a host of different talents all jumping into the fray – some of whom ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest vocal albums of all time! Sinatra's never sounded better than on this album – one of the first truly cohesive albums of torch and ballad songs ever recorded – done by Frank at a time when his heart was really breaking, and sung with a depth you'd hardly ever find in ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Duophonic stereo pressing. Cover has a half split spine, some clear tape on the seams, light surface wear, sticker on the back.)
A really great live set – recorded with small combo backing led by vibist Red Norvo, plus work from Jimmy Wyble on guitar, and Jerry Dodgion on flute and alto! (Vocalists) CD
(1997 Blue Note/Capitol pressing with a promotional sticker on the booklet cover and stamp on CD.)
Frank Sinatra —
Master Of Song ... LP Avenue International (UK), Late 40s. Near Mint- ...
$4.99
Frank Sinatra —
Reflections ... LP Columbia, 1940s/1950s. Very Good+ ...
$4.99
Includes "Stella By Starlight", "But Beautiful", Body & Soul", "Where Or When", "When Your Lover Has Gone", "Strange Music", "Goodnight, Irene", "Dear Little Boy Of Mine", "Mighty Lak' A Rose", "Cradle ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Includes Columbia inner sleeve. Cover has some light surface wear.)
If you've ever loved these guys on record – you'll love them live! This set is brilliant – a perfect example of the way that Frank, Dean, & Sammy could interact together – singing, joking, talking, and effortlessly moving through a range of material in ways that are simply ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on CD and mark through barcode.)
Includes a Sinatra performance with Joan Edwards and The Mark Warnow Orchestra, and Boswell with Russ Morgan's Orchestra on The Bandwagon Show. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Nancy Sinatra grabs us good with this classic from the 60s – a record that showcases its sexy sound with her go-go boot look on the cover, and which follows through with some superb production from the great Lee Hazlewood! The set is one of the key records in the Lee and Nancy partnership ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Nancy Sinatra recording in London, but still getting some heavy help from Lee Hazlewood – who wrote about half the tracks on the record, and also guest stars on one number too! The backings are fuller than some of Nancy's other Reprise albums – clearly going for some of the jaunty ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, still sealed, with a small cutout grommet and round sticker spot. Cover is bent a bit at the corners on the right.)
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood —
Nancy & Lee ... LP Reprise/Light In The Attic, Late 60s. New Copy Gatefold ...
$18.9926.99
One of the weirdest, wildest pop albums of the 60s – maybe the crowning achievement of both Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood – two artists who'd worked together before, but never with an intensity this great! The record is overflowing with all the great touches you'd expect from Lee ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Some of the best-remembered work of this legendary vocal group – a sublime session of unaccompanied vocals, done with no other instrumentation alongside the warm harmonies of the quartet! The sound here is really amazing – simple, elegant, but filled with undeniable magic – and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US MPS pressing, still sealed, but with a large hole in front.)
Three guys, one gal, and nothing else – just voices with no other instrumentation, and one of the best-ever realizations of the amazing Singers Unlimited sound! Although often associated with the superb studio sound of the MPS label, the group were often at their best when just working ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Pausa, still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Alex Sipiagin —
Steppin' Zone ... CD Criss Cross (Holland), 2001. Used ...
$9.99
A quintet album with Chris Potter on tenor. (Jazz) CD
(Booklet has a cut corner and small promotional sticker.)
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, spot of sticker removal.)
Sister Sledge —
Sisters ... LP Atco, 1982. Near Mint- ...
Just Sold Out!
Sister Sledge finally takes over the production booth for 82's Sisters LP – and while their commercial peak had long passed, their uptempo, catchy post disco groove is in still in fine form! The Sisters take some risky moves towards straight up funk and early rap on the lead track "Supe ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a tracklist sticker, promo stamp, and light wear.)
When the boys meet the girls, the hair gets pretty frizzy – but the music's still plenty darn great! Sister Sledge are back again with producer Nile Rodgers for this mid 80s effort – getting that trademark Rodgers groove that really helped the sisters pick up some new energy at the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)