The Heath Brothers groove is nicely expanded by a set of added horns – all of whom bring a nice sense of fullness to the tracks, in a way that recalls some of Jimmy Heath's best arranging styles from years back! Jimmy's in the frontline on tenor and soprano sax, joined by Percy Heath on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Scott Henderson —
Live! ... CD Tone Center, 1994. Used ...
$11.99
Not experienced? Well, this album will help push you over the top – as it's done for decades of listeners from the heyday of young Jimi Hendrix all the way up to the present! The set's a classic through and through – a blueprint not just for the genius of Hendrix, but for generations ... (Rock) read moreCD
An amazing album of raw power from Jimi Hendrix – recorded on New Years Eve 1969, right as the 60s became the 70s – with a stunning sound that certainly presages the hard rock decade to come! Jimi's working with his trio that features Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox on bass – ... (Rock) read moreCD
An amazing album of raw power from Jimi Hendrix – recorded on New Years Eve 1969, right as the 60s became the 70s – with a stunning sound that certainly presages the hard rock decade to come! Jimi's working with his trio that features Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox on bass – ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Barcode has a cutout mark.)
Pierre Henry —
Polyphonies (12CD set) ... CD Universal (France), 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s/2010s. New Copy 12CD set ...
$36.9983.99
Life-changing music from Pierre Henry – one of the key French electronic music composers of the 20th Century – and an artist who went on to have a big impact in the 21st Century as well! This set mixes together key Henry compositions with nine never-released works – all ... (Out Sound) read moreCD
A really cool soundtrack from the great Bernard Herrmann – every bit as watery as you might guess from the title! The tracks are short, but have this beautifully vivid feel – strings used in this way that's kind of pre-electric, but which almost has this electronic feel overall – ... (Soundtracks) read moreCD
Quite possibly our favorite album ever from pianist Andrew Hill – a really unique outing that features the vibes of Bobby Hutcherson and a rare non-Sun Ra appearance by tenorist John Gilmore! The presence of Hutcherson brings a real "new thing" energy to the album – a feel ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great post-Gong work from Steve Hillage – an album of gently progressive tracks that really makes some wonderful use of his talents on guitar! The record's got a slightly shimmering quality that's a bit in keeping with the spirit of the title – and the sound is something of a ... (Rock) read moreCD
Robert Hood & Femi Kuti —
Variations ... CD M Plant, 2024. New Copy ...
$14.9916.99
A really different setting for the saxophone of Afro Funk legend Femi Kuti – as instead of working with a large group, he just blows here alongside the keyboard creations of Robert Hood – in a mode that makes for a really wonderful album all the way through! The tracks are each just ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
A famous date that showcases the Chess Records influence on the sound of the Brit rock scene – one that has a number of key players "giving back" to the label, and working on a special date with Howlin Wolf! Wolf's rough vocals are in the lead on all tracks, and he also plays a bit ... (Blues) read moreCD
Quite an unusual session for trumpeter Freddie Hubbard – a set done during his early run of albums for Blue Note, but one that's got some much darker, more modern qualities than the rest! The music here almost verges on some of the "new thing" material of the period on the label ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A real standout in the early career of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard – a very unique session that has him working with some larger arrangements in the background – blowing these magical solos over the top, while still hitting a great edge with the rest of the musicians as well! There's a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An album with a classic modernist cover image – and one that's also got the same sort of sound to match – brilliant early work from trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, who's really coming into his own as a leader with this date! Freddie's really finding a voice here – a sharper edge than ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Seminal work from Freddie Hubbard – an early hardbop session that features some great work by Tina Brooks on tenor, piano by McCoy Tyner, and rhythm from the team of Sam Jones on bass Clifford Jarvis on drums! And although Freddie's great at this early point in his career – playing ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Moody genius from Freddie Hubbard – a really unusual album that stands out not only from some of his other Blue Note work of the 60s, but also from most of the rest of his catalog as well! Part of the album's uniqueness is its group – an unusual lineup with McCoy Tyner on piano, Wayne ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of Bobby Hutcherson's most important albums ever – and an essential piece of "new thing" jazz that ranks up there with such key Blue note sessions of the genre as Tony Williams' album Life Time, Dolphy's Out To Lunch, and Jackie McLean's One Step Beyond! Hutcherson's sound on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most sophisticated albums that Bobby Hutcherson recorded with reedman Harold Land – a very hip session that features the arrangements of piano player Todd Cochran – also known as Bayete for a pair of early 70s albums on Prestige! The sound here is more farther-reaching than ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2008 Connoisseur pressing.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Montara ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1975. Used ...
$9.99
One of our favorite Bobby Hutcherson albums ever – and a magical session filled with electric Latin vibes! The album's quite a different one for Bobby at the time – as it has him working with some larger arrangements, in a soulful west coast groove that's almost got the feel of a hip ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2018 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Skyline ... CD Verve, 1999. Used ...
$7.99
A relatively mellow recent effort from Bobby Hutcherson – one that has him playing both vibes and marimba, and going for a laidback style that allows plenty of spaces for tonal colors and shades of sound! The group's a quintet, with Kenny Garrett on alto, Geri Allen on piano, Christian ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Bobby Hutcherson —
Solo/Quartet ... CD Contemporary/OJC, 1981. Used ...
$26.99
Bobby Hutcherson breaks it down in two different ways – solo on the first half of the record, and in a quartet on the rest! The set begins in a very spare way – Bobby playing vibes, marimba, xylophone, and bells – often a bit overdubbed, so that although alone, Hutcherson fills ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Beautiful solo work from pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a player with a sound so rich and rhythmic, his sessions like this are often every bit as captivating as his trio and group recordings! There's a really special sort of poetry going on here – first in the way that Ibrahim brings out ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Really fantastic material from legendary pianist Abdullah Ibrahim – a set cut with a larger group of musicians, which we like even more than Ibrahim's work in a solo or trio format! The group here is his Ekaya ensemble – who flesh out Abdullah's larger musical ideas in a really great ... (Jazz) read moreCD
ICP Tentet —
Tetterettet ... CD Instant Composers Pool/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1977. New Copy Gatefold ...
$12.9915.99
A landmark record from the Dutch jazz scene – one that takes all the strong 70s years of free improvisation in that world, and helps it find a new sort of focus! As fans of the scene know, ICP stands for Instant Composers Pool – writing while improvising on the spot – a notion ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Klaus Ignatzek Quintet —
Answer! ... CD Candid (Germany), 1993. Used ...
$5.99
Features Claudio Roditi and Gustavo Bergalli on trumpets, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse on bass and Jorge Rossy on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Cutout notch through spine.)
Il Balletto Di Bronzo —
Sirio 2222 ... CD RCA/Lion, 1970. New Copy ...
Just Sold Out!
A really stunning set from Il Balletto Di Bronzo – a group who clearly have the instrumental chops to take off in a proggish way, but really keep things interesting here by staying in a grittier, more straightforward groove! The power of the drums and guitars is wonderful – almost funk ... (Rock) read moreCD
An unusual British jazz group gets even more unusual – with a sound that's even more mindblowing than some of their better-known records! The combo's headed by pianist John Mayer, who cut two fantastic Indo Jazz Fusions with reedman Joe Harriott in the late 60s – working here on an ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great vocals and modern production – a mix of James Ingram's older roots in soul music, and some of the more contemporary soul modes coming down at the end of the 80s! Ingram's got a power in his voice that just won't quit – soaring out wonderfully and warmly, even when the rhythms are ... (Soul) read moreCD
Not the first album from this fantastic group, but a set that's their initial outing for Impulse Records – the old home to John Coltrane, Sun Ra, and Pharoah Sanders – and a very fitting place for their boundless sense of expression! The group really seem to have upped their game for ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Fantastic Isleys from the mid 70s! The record has the group dropping their heavy funk style (which was sounding a bit tired by this point), and picking up a strident soul groove that buoyed their tracks with a spiritual sound that reminds us of some of the best moments from the Brother Brother ... (Soul) read moreCD
Quite an unusual little record – one that appears conventional at the start, but which has a relatively modern feel overall! The group's directed by Chuck Israels – who's really stepping out from his older roles here – working almost in Mingus-like formation, as he pushes the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
DD Jackson —
Peace Song ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 1994. Used ...
$5.99
Javon Jackson on tenor saxophone, Mark Whitfield on guitar, Fred Wesley on trombone, Lenny White on drums, with Lonnie Smith on organ and vocals from Eve Cornelious and Fred Wesley. (Jazz) CD
Michael Jackson —
Bad ... CD Epic, 1987. Used ...
$2.99
The third great album in the trilogy that includes Off The Wall and Thriller – and a set that still has Michael Jackson running strong at the height of his solo powers! Quincy Jones is still at the helm, and Michael more than proves that he can still come up with a pop tune without going too ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Early CD pressing.)
Jaco Pastorius Big Band —
Word Is Out ... CD Heads Up, 2006. Used ...
$2.99
Features Randy Brecker on trumpet, Bob Mintzer on tenor, Hiram Bullock on guitar, Victor Wooten on bass, Peter Erskine on drums, and many more. Tracks include "Three Views Of A Secret", "Cannonball", "Las Olas", "Good Morning Anya", "Sirabhorn", and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great later record by The Jam – a little bit of a step back into a rawer sound than they're somewhat slick sounding Setting Sons from the year before – but it's ultimately a pretty big creative step! While the sound a little more raw than on Setting Sons, The Jam is diversely inspired ... (Rock) read moreCD
Jose James —
1978 ... CD Rainbow Blonde, 2024. New Copy ...
$14.9915.99
A strongly soul-based set from Jose James – and a record that really pushes forward the amazing journey in music he's given us over his killer albums of the past decade or two! Jose already has a voice that's tremendous – but here he opens up his production skills as well, and has this ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Primo work by one of the greatest Brit jazz groups of the 50s – the legendary Jazz Couriers, and their smoking frontline of Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott on tenor sax! The pair have a way of coming together that's simply beautiful – not the kind of "battle" you might have ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A killer 2CD set of funky grooves by one of the best backing bands ever! The JBs were James Brown's legendary combo during his monster funk years of the early 70s – and this well-selected compilation brings together 30 rare tracks from their best years! The set's got a great set of notes ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Complete with slipcase and large booklet. Slipcover has minor edgewear.)
Titles include "Big Shot", "Zanzibar", "Rosalinda's Eyes", "Half A Mile Away", "Until The Night", "Honesty", and the huge hit "My Life". (Rock) CD
(Early pressing with "Now Made In The USA" on the back.)
Lonnie Johnson with Victoria Spivey —
Idle Hours ... CD Prestige/Bluesville, 1961. Used ...
$4.99
Beautiful late work from Lonnie Johnson – recorded decades after his bigger years on record, but handled with great care by Prestige Records, during the brief run of its Bluesville imprint! Like most of the rest of the sides at the time, the approach here is to make an older mode live again ... (Blues) read moreCD
(Original Blues Classics pressing.)
Marc Johnson —
Overpass ... CD ECM (Germany), 2021. Used ...
$11.99
One of the most fantastic records we've heard from bassist Marc Johnson in years – a wonderful solo set that not only furthers Johnson's legacy as a musician, but also ties it to the larger ECM Records tradition – but without having Marc just swim in the same waters as his labelmates! ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Featured guests include Garth Hudson on Hammond and accordion, Levon Helm and Brian Blade on drums, and Dolly Parton on vocals. Titles include "Sunrise", "Creepin In", "Carnival Town", "In The Morning", "Be Here To Love Me", and "The Long Way ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Tracks include "Piece Of My Heart", "Ball And Chain", "Me And Bobby McGee", "Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)", "Summertime", and "Get It While You Can". (Rock) CD
You know, when Ronny Jordan first showed up on the scene as a new traditionalist funky guitarist, we kind of figured that he'd be a flash in the pan, and wouldn't last that long. However, Ronny surprised us by being a great artist, with a real talent for change, and at the time of this release, he' ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the only two vocal jazz albums that the Blue Note label recorded back in the day – and a haunting batch of tracks from a young Sheila Jordan! The style here is quite different than that of Jordan's later, more experimental records – and this early session shows her as an ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Solid and creatively diverse 70s soul from Margie Joseph – 5 full albums together in a nice 5CD box set from Warner UK! Starting with the first Atlantic album from Margie Joseph – a great second generation southern soul singer who really helped the label find a new sound in the 70s ... (Soul) read moreCD
A really great collection of work from the legendary Egyptian singer Oum Kalsoum – a package that includes most of her early recordings from the late 20s and early 30s – very early in the history of her career, but still already handled with a sound that's completely sublime! Even on ... (Global Grooves) read moreCD
Hard to hold your horses with music this great – a really great moody take on deep funk territory – nicely laidback, and served up in a way that really lets the group enjoy all the rich tonal colors they produce along the way! The lineup is spare, and nicely kicked back – ... (Deep Funk) read moreCD
Kensington Market —
Aardvark ... CD Warner/Pacemaker Entertainment, 1969. New Copy ...
Just Sold Out!
Even better than the first album from Kensington Market – and a set that really extends their unique sound! There's a bit more confidence on a few of the tunes here – but never too much to dominate the group's personal approach to their music – and the instrumentation gets a bit ... (Rock) read moreCD
Kensington Market —
Avenue Road ... CD Pacemaker Entertainment, New Copy ...
Just Sold Out!
Surprisingly soulful stuff from this Canadian combo – an album produced by Felix Pappalardi, with a sound that definitely shows his touch! Although they've got a British-sounding name, the group work in much warmer territory overall – personally-penned tunes that sometimes have the ... (Rock) read moreCD
A treasure trove of rare guitar instrumentals from The Keymen – a group who cooked up some mighty nice work in the New Mexico scene of the 60s! A fair bit of these cuts have never been issued before, but they're all pretty darn great – and recorded with a strong sense of echo that ... (Rock) read moreCD
Chaka Khan steps off her smoother sets from the early 80s here – into a groove that's a bit chunkier, funkier, and with some key 80s groove touches! Arif Mardin's still in charge of the whole project here, but he's opened the door to a host of other producers to update Chaka's sound for the ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Japanese Target pressing. Tray card has a light stain in one corner.)
David Kikoski, Eddie Gomez & Al Foster —
Presage ... CD Free Lance (France), 1989. Used ...
$11.99
David Kikoski on piano, Eddie Gomez on bass, and Al Foster on drums. (Jazz) CD
The King Curtis combo in all of its glory – really grooving hard here in a set of instrumental performances recorded at the same time as Aretha Franklin's famous live date at the Fillmore West! King backed Aretha up on her own record from Fillmore, but this set features all the instrumental ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
King Richard & The Knights and Others —
Precision ... CD Collectables, Mid 60s. New Copy ...
$4.9912.99
A big look at the scene in Albuquerque in the 60s – one that features core material from King Richard & The Knights, but also includes a fair bit from other combos too! The tracks here nicely expand past the more familiar guitar instrumental sound of the southwest – and although ... (Rock) read moreCD
(CD case has a small cutout hole.)
KMFDM —
Money ... CD Wax Trax, 1992. Used ...
$5.99
A really amazing little record – one that's partly in the "jazz meets Indian" mode of Joe Harriott's experiments of the 60s – but a performance that also brings in a lot more from spiritual jazz, even though most of the instrumentation is more traditional! The set is live, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An early moment of brilliance as a leader for bassist Peter Kowald – and maybe a record of his that matches the early FMP albums of Peter Brotzmann for sheer, raw intensity! There's almost a Machine Gun-like power here – as the group comes on with all the amazing energy that the early ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Remastered from the original tapes, first time on CD, and in a great LP-styled cover!)
Lenny Kravitz —
Circus ... CD Virgin, 1995. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
A massive double-length set from saxophonist Steve Lacy – and maybe one of the strongest 70s statements from his legendary European quintet! The album features two different live performances – each of which open up in the brilliant freedoms allowed by the European scene since the end ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Steve Lacy & Steve Potts —
Tips ... CD Hat Hut/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1981. New Copy Gatefold ...
$12.9915.99
Steve Lacy works here with one of his best partners of the 70s – altoist Steve Potts – whose tone and phrasing always turns out to be a perfect match for Lacy's ideas! And the duet also get some great accompaniment from vocalist Irene Aebi – who's almost has more presence here ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Beautiful package – with a heavy Japanese-style paper sleeve!)
Last Exit —
Koln ... CD Atavistic/Unheard Music Series, 1986. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Another vicious set of hammering, lovable skronk from Last Exit – the mighty mid 80s free group that featured Sonny Sharrock, Peter Brotzman, Bill Laswell and Shannon Jackson! This should certainly not come as a surprise, but the sound is as muscular as can be without exploding all over the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2005 pressing with a punch through the barcode.)