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ECM, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(Cover has a promo stamp, light staining, and some surface wear – mostly on the back.)
Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Abrams recorded this set of seven songs in Chicago with Joseph Jarman and Douglas Ewart on saxophones and other woodwinds. Amina Claudine Myers contributes piano and voice in addition to Abrams' own. Thurman Barker plays drums and percussion. Song titles include "Bud P.", "Lifea ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Jewel, 1979. Very Good+ ... $39.99
A group who really live up to their name, and work here in a very spacious, well-recorded mode – long, open tracks that feature lots of strong tenor work from Paul Plummer, alongside bass from Lou Lausche and drums from Ron Enyard! LP, Vinyl record album
Soul Note (Italy), 1985. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Open, swinging live work from the George Adams/Don Pullen Quartet – and a set that shows both the group's sense of jazz tradition, and their willingness to play with it on their own terms! The tracks here are all quite long, jamming numbers – built on lively rhythms from the bass of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Timeless (Netherlands), 1985. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Solidly soaring work from tenorist George Adams – recording live here with pianist Don Pullen, one of his best musical partners during the 80s! The album's got a bit more of a bite than some of the pair's studio sessions – a bit straighter overall, but recorded with a nice degree of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A great lost chapter in the Cannonball/David Axelrod story! The record features Cannon's classic quintet performing some longer, more serious works with orchestral backing – and the sound is vaguely similar to some of Axelrod's "high concept" work for Capitol. The record features ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Blue Note, 1958. Very Good- ... $119.99
A landmark album – even if it was the only session that Cannonball Adderley ever cut for Blue Note! The album was recorded at a time when Adderley was working with Miles Davis – and as such, the session features a group that includes Miles, blowing in a cool tone that's a perfect ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd Street deep groove pressing, with RVG stamp and ear! Vinyl has two small clicks, and cover has one bumped corner, but is otherwise nice.)
Atlantic, 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $12.99
Nice hard swingin' quintet session, with a good late 60's groove. Nat Adderley borrows brother Cannonball's pianist Joe Zawinul, and Joe Henderson sits in on tenor. The set was recorded live, with the same sort of relaxed funky groove as the Cannonball live sets from the time. Cuts include " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green and blue label pressing with AT etch. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Riverside, 1959. Very Good- ... $9.99
Despite the "much brass" tag in the title, this album's really just a sextet session – and not a clunky big brass ensemble one. Cannonball's brother plays with a very swingin' sextet that includes the brassy touches of Slide Hampton on trombone and Laymon Jackson on tuba. Wynton ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small blue label Bill Grauer Productions pressing, RLP 12-301, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has some wear and tape along the seams. Viny plays with a click on "Blue Concept".)
JA Records, 1981. Very Good+ 2LP ... $1.99
Trio features Jamey Aebersold on piano, Steve Rodby or John Goldsby on bass, and either John Clay or Mike Hyman on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing the booklet. Cover has light wear.)
Jamey Aebersold, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
An early version of this one – with either Chuck Marohnic or David Lahm on piano, Don Baldwin or Tyrone Brown on bass, and Stan Gage or Charlie Craig on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, some aging, and a spot of tape.)
Novus/Arista, 1978. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The legendary AACM trio makes a memorable appearance at the 1978 Montreux jazz fest, captured live here by Novus. The trio of Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, and Steve McCall are at their best here – and the set features 3 great original compositins ("Suisse Air", "Let's All ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and promo sticker.)
Arista/Novus, 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Classic AACM material from Chicago, strangely issued on Arista, but produced by Michael Cuscuna with all the care of a small-label session. The classic lineup of Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, and Steve McCall is firmly in place – and they band interacts with a sense of humor and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
CTI, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
One of the coolest, grooviest albums you'll ever hear from the legendary percussionist Airto – a set that mixes his own Brazilian roots with the electric genius of 70s CTI – all with stunning results! Airto's in the lead – and blows some beautiful wood flute lines alongside ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Airto —
Seeds On The Ground – The Natural Sounds Of Airto (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP Buddah/Real Gone, 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $30.99 32.99
Easily one of the greatest records that Brazilian percussionist Airto ever recorded – a stunning blend roots and jazzy currents, and a set that follows strongly off his work in the group Quarteto Novo! The set's got contributions from one of his key partners in that combo – reedman ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000 – on blue vinyl!)
Jazzaggression, 2015. New Copy ... $19.99
A beautifully spiritual set of duets between bassist Teemu Akerblom and saxophonist Mike Zenger – playing together here without any other instrumentation at all! Akerblom sets things up in a modal mode on most numbers – but mellower, without any piano or drums – and Zenger then ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Numbered limited edition of 250!)
Union (Japan), 1982. Near Mint- ... $33.99
Titles include "Urgency", "Jazz Life", "Poem In Lovely", "Magic Pulsar", "Yoake", "New Step With My Step", and "Scarborough Fair". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi and insert!)
Toshiko Akiyoshi —
Kogun (Japanese pressing) ... LP RCA (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Brilliantly bold work from pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi – an artist who's really coming into her own for the 70s – stepping out in a big band format that would win her a wide new audience on both sides of the Pacific! The album's one of the first to feature the ensemble co-led with husband ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Kogun (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99
Sire, 1972. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Very heavy stuff from guitarist Jan Akkerman – almost more rock than jazz, with a hard-on jamming style that was the heaviest the European scene had to offer at the time! Some tracks have a bit of funky rhythm, but the real focus here is on the guitar – not only the jamming electric, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
Top Rank, 1960. Very Good ... $0.99
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Coral, 1957. Very Good- ... $1.99
A great large group project from arranger Manny Albam – one that teams him up with "jazz greats" of the east coast scene, in a really hard-swinging set of tracks that showcase some wonderful solo work! Manny's working here with a set of players who are well-chosen for their ability ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing with deep groove Cover has light wear and seam splitting.)
Dot, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Manny Albam plays the music of Steve Allen – with a group that includes solos from Gene Quill on alto, Al Cohn on tenor, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone and either Nick Travis or Ernie Royal on trumpets! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a stereo sticker and a cutout hole.)
Astral Spirits, 2019. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99
Amazing sounds from three great improvisers – two of whom we've known and loved for years, one of whom we're just beginning to discover! The trio features Ken Vandermark on tenor and clarinet, Joe McPhee on soprano sax and pocket trumpet, and Susan Alcorn on pedal steel guitar – the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harold Alexander —
Are You Ready? ... LP Flying Dutchman, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
Reedman Harold Alexander cut very few albums as a leader – and this is one of the best! You're likely to hear Alexander's work in the background on other sessions, but at the time of this record he was also a visionary leader – perfect for the open, freewheeling vibe allowed by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some staining on the bottom.)
Survival, Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $39.99 46.99
A great one from drummer Rashied Ali – issued here on his own Survival label! Ali's perhaps best remembered for his spare backing behind Coltrane's solo sax on the record Interstellar Space – and we're tempted to say that there's a similar vibe going on here – as the record just ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Survival, 1967. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99 46.99
A fantastic rare performance from drummer Rashied Ali – a musician who's best known for his work with John Coltrane during his later years, but who steps out here beautifully as a leader on his own! Ali's tremendous here – effortlessly non-stop on the drums – a player who seems ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Collector's Classics (Denmark), 1934/1935. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Lee Allen, Big Jay McNeely, Hal Singer, Sam Taylor —
Honkers & Screamers – The Roots Of Rock N Roll Vol 6 ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/1954/1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
The cover says "roots of rock n roll" – but the set features some killer tenor work from Savoy Records – late 40s sides by Paul Williams, Hal Singer, and Big Jay McNeely – a 1954 date by Lee Allen – and obscure 1961 recordings by the great Sam Taylor! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner cut.)
Verve, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
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(MGM pressing.)
Steve Allen —
Plays The Piano Greats ... LP Dot, 1963. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Features the tracks " St Louis Blues", " Fats A Muggin", "Stormy Weather", "The Very Thought Of You " & more! LP, Vinyl record album
Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela —
Rejoice (180 gram pressing) ... LP World Circuit, 2020. New Copy ... $23.99 24.98
A really fantastic collaboration between two pioneers of African music – and a set that nicely opens both into the jazziest side of their talents! Hugh Masekela blows flugelhorn, and Tony Allen handles drums and plenty of percussion – and although both artists sing a bit, the main ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Uno Melodic/Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99
The greatest album ever from reedman Justo Almario – and one of the most obscure sets to ever come out on the Uno Melodic label of Roy Ayers! Roy Ayers produced the whole thing, and handled arrangements with Justo – and the whole thing feels a lot like a jazzy instrumental take on Roy's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear. Label has an address sticker.)
Epic, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Features Bill Smith on clarinet, Johnny Eaton on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Paul Motian on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing.)
East West/Atlantic, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons Biggest Soul Hits ... LP Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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(Black label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a sticker spot, and some aging.)
Gene Ammons —
Makes It Happen ... LP Cadet, 1950. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An interesting album for Gene Ammons – one that was issued in the late 60s with a very sexy-looking cover, but which actually features recordings of much earlier vintage! The sides on the set were recorded in 1950, and they've got a sound that's moody, echoey, and which shows the soulfulness ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing in a black & white cover.)
Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
Classic blowing session material from Jug – with 4 long tracks that are all a superb example of how great Prestige could be when they wanted to! The group is filled with great players – Jackie McLean, Mal Waldron, Idrees Sulieman, and Kenny Burrell – and the band plays with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing, with deep groove and RVG etch. Vinyl plays with a short click on "Pennies From Heaven")
Prestige, 1964. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Classic mellow Jug – from a time when Prestige discovered that Gene Ammons would sell equally well to the mellow jazz crowd as to the jukebox jumpers. Most of the cuts feature Gene with a deep soulful tone that could qualify as "velvet", but which still has enough of a rough edge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label stereo pressing with Van Gelder/Stereo stamps. Cover is nice!)
Columbia, 1930s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Stunt (Denmark), 1989. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $18.99
Features Lotte Anker on soprano sax, Mette Petersen on piano, Jesper Lundgaard on bass, and Jesper Elen on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
MPS (Germany), 1980. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A later record by drummer Charly Antolini, and still a very tasty bit of MPS jazz – with a mix of styles that recalls his classic albums for the label, and a list of players that includes Dieter Reith on keyboards, Heinz Von Hermann on saxes, and Lee Harper on trumpet! There's a great Latin-y ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
EMI (UK), Mid 20s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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Harlequin (UK), 1938/1939. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Louis Armstrong —
Louis "Country & Western" Armstrong ... LP Avco/Embassy, 1970. Very Good ... $6.99
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(Cover has a promo sticker, some wear, and call letters in pen on back.)
Decca, 1954. Very Good ... $11.99
One of the hipper Louis Armstrong albums of the 50s – a set that still has him singing in that charming comeback style of other sessions of the time – but which also has a slightly deeper groove overall! The New Orleans Nights title is taken very strongly here – and the session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove.)
Decca, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Titles include "Jeepers Creepers", "A Kiss To Build A Dream On", "Old Man Mose", "The Whiffenpoof Song", "La Vie En Rose", "Blueberry Hill", "On The Sunny Side Of The Street", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a some wear, aging, and half split seams.)
Louis Armstrong —
Wonderful World Of Walt Disney ... LP Disneyland, 1971. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Compelling stuff! Louis Armstrong takes on some of the groovy Disney tunes of the 60s! LP, Vinyl record album
Retrieval (UK), Mid 20s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Late 1924 recordings in New York of The Red Onion Jazz Babies, early 1924 recordings in Richmond, Indiana of Doc Cook's Dreamland Orchestra, plus 1926 recordings in Chicago of Freddie Keppard & His Jazz Cardinals. LP, Vinyl record album
America/Inner City, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of our favorite albums ever by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – a key French session that captures the group at the height of their powers! The centerpiece of the album is the extended track "Certain Blacks (Do What They Wanna)" – done in a beautiful mix of politics and free ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Great Black Music – Jackson In Your House ... LP BYG (France), 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $16.99
One of their all-time classics! If you've ever bought an Art Ensemble album and said "Hmm, what's all the fuss about?", get this one. It'll change your mind. The band is in perfect form – and hits an incredible blend of free thinking modernism and soulful soloing, peppered with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Great Black Music – Jackson In Your House (180 gram pressing) ... LP 13.99(Reissue pressing on Get Back.)
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Great Black Music – Jackson In Your House (180 gram pressing) ... LP BYG/Actuel, 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $13.99
One of the Art Ensemble Of Chicago's all-time classics! If you've ever bought an Art Ensemble album and said "Hmm, what's all the fuss about?", get this one. It'll change your mind. The band is in perfect form – and hits an incredible blend of free thinking modernism and soulful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Great Black Music – Jackson In Your House ... LP 16.99
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Great Black Music – Message To Our Folks (180 gram pressing) ... LP BYG/Actuel, 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $11.99
A the time they were taking Paris by storm, the Art Ensemble recorded this brilliant message to folks everywhere – one of their best early albums, and a landmark in Chicago avant garde jazz! The record features the group at their best – playing very tightly, but also with a sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Nice Guys ... LP ECM, 1979. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A key later session from the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – a record that gained them global exposure through the ECM label, and which has them working in a beautifully subtle sense of sound, space, and tone! The work is less all-out challenging than some of the group's earliest recordings – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Nice Guys ... CD 8.99(US pressing, including the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Arista, 1969/1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
Nice 2LP set that brought the US some of the great recordings cut by the Art Ensemble while they were in Paris (some of which have also come out under the Black Lion imprint). All of the material was recorded in the Polydor Studios in Paris in 1969, and the tracks include "The Spiritual" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, a few peeled patches, an index sticker, and some general wear.)
America (France), 1971. Near Mint- ... $59.99
One of the headiest albums ever recorded by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – a brilliant mix of noise and silence that rivals some of the greatest genius of the 20th century avant composition! The album's lead track "Ohnedaruth" builds slowly with a variety of percussion – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original French pressing. Cover is lightly bent at the corners of the spine and a small tear in the opening.)
Prestige, 1971/1973. Near Mint- ... $49.99
One of the headiest albums ever recorded by the Art Ensemble of Chicago – a brilliant mix of noise and silence that rivals some of the greatest genius of the 20th century avant composition! The album's lead track "Ohnedaruth" builds slowly with a variety of percussion – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some surface wear, and light aging.)
Freedom/ORG, 1969/1972. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 26.99
A tremendous recording from the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – done during the same Paris stretch as their Great Black Music classics on the BYG/Actuel label – and a set that easily matches, if not tops, those classics! You can really hear the group finding their own space here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freedom/ORG, 1969/1974. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
Fantastic material from the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – tracks recorded during their same crucial Paris trip of 1969 that also gave the world the better-known BYG/Actual albums – but delivered in a style that's slightly different overall! There's maybe more of the cerebral side of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Transparent blue vinyl pressing – indie store exclusive!)
PI Recordings/Erased Tapes, 2019. New Copy 4LP ... $54.99 69.99
A tremendous tribute to the legendary Art Ensemble Of Chicago – a group who work here with only two of their surviving members, but with help from a constellation of jazz musicians inspired by their music! The group here is large, and includes AACM members and other younger talents – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Dorothy Ashby —
Jazz Harpist ... LP Regent, 1956. Very Good ... $39.99
Jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby has always had one of the most unusual sounds around – and even though it might sound a bit crazy at first, her mix of harp playing with tight jazzy backing is always a winning combination. This early album has Ms Ashby playing with a groovy little combo that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jazz Harpist ... CD 19.99(Green label pressing with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has some wear and a very small tear at the bottom seam, aging, and a small stain and tape spot on back.)
Hyperjazz (Italy), 2020. New Copy ... $29.99
A record that really carries its message in its title – a set of spiritual ruminations on the nature of existence – inspired by the writings of Sun Ra, and carried off with vocals by Dwight Trible – who joins this Italian group for the recording! Each song is inspired by a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available If You Say You Are From This Planet, Why Do You Treat It Like You Do? ... CD 18.99
RCA, 1976. Very Good+ ... $3.99
RCA, 1974. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Really hard-jamming work from keyboardist Brian Auger – the first of a 2-part live set from the US, and easily some of his greatest work on record! The tracks are all very long and stretched out here – an extrapolation of the territory Auger was already exploring on studio sides, taken ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live Oblivion Vol 1 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 26.99(Cover has light wear and some splitting.)
Man Made, 1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A very cool mix of reeds from Charles Austin and moog and percussion from Joe Gallivan – easily one of the best recordings the pair ever made together! Titles include "Liquids", "Electronic Africa", "Mindscapes", "Burning", and "ACC". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
David Axelrod —
Song Of Innocence ... LP Capitol/Now Again, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 27.98
One of a handful of amazing albums recorded by David Axelrod towards the end of the 60s – really stunning, genre-breaking music that was years ahead of its time – and which has only finally been getting its due in more recent decades! At the time of the record, Axelrod was a house ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Song Of Innocence ... CD 6.99(Fantastic reissue – new remastering, and a big booklet of notes on the music!)
David Axelrod —
Songs Of Experience (with booklet) ... LP Capitol/Now Again, 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $21.99 27.98
One of the greatest albums ever by studio genius David Axelrod! The album's one of Axelrod's first on his own – cut for Capitol Records at a time when he was working with some of the label's biggest selling soul acts – like Cannonball Adderley and Lou Rawls – turning their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Songs Of Experience (with booklet) ... CD 6.99(Audiophile pressing – with booklet!)
Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson —
Prime Time ... LP Polydor, 1980. Very Good ... $3.99
A funky classic from the team of Roy Ayers and Wayne Henderson – both at the top of their game here, and effortlessly mixing together jazz, funk, and soul! The record really seems to embrace the best of both artists' styles – some of the bassy groovers that Wayne did so well himself, ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, and a promo stamp.)
Albert Ayler —
Dedication Series VII – Village Concerts ... LP Impulse, 1966/1978. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Way more than just another 70s 2-fer of earlier work by a 60s group – as this entire set was unreleased until this issue – and stands as a perfect counterpart to the other Village album issued by Albert Ayler on impulse! Ayler's brother Don is on trumpet, and the rest of the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear and half split top seams.)
Impulse/Third Man, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $20.99 25.99
One of the last albums that Ayler ever recorded – and one of his most memorable! The record shows Ayler at the crossroads, filled with emotion and meaning, struggling to convey his message to a lager audience. At times, he takes a strange soul/jazz format to do so, and has tracks featuring ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ESP, 1964. Very Good+ ... $33.99
Seminal ESP work from Albert Ayler – a unique session done as a soundtrack to a short (and weird!) film from experimental director Michael Snow! The lineup is a bit different than some of Ayler's other ESP albums – and features Don Cherry on trumpet and cornet, John Tchicai on alto, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Italian Base reissue.)
Private Music, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has bumped corners.)
Far Out (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $19.99
Amazing early work from Azymuth – rare demo recordings done at the home studio of keyboardist Jose Roberto Bertrami, in the short space before the group issued their legendary debut! The tracks here are as much jazz funk as they are the later modes that Azymuth would put forth – killer ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Far Out (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $19.99
Amazing early work from Azymuth – rare demo recordings done at the home studio of keyboardist Jose Roberto Bertrami, in the short space before the group issued their legendary debut! The tracks here are as much jazz funk as they are the later modes that Azymuth would put forth – killer ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Azymuth —
Flame ... LP Milestone, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Warmly mellow grooves from Azymuth – a set that nicely lives up to the "Flame" in the title – and which shows the strengths the trio picked up during their years in the US! The sound here is round and soulful – a great fusion of the group's roots in the 70s Brazilian ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milestone/Far Out (UK), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
Wicked early work from Azymuth – one of the albums that the group recorded when they were really starting to take off on the global scene – burning strong with a soulful fusion vibe, lots of Brazilian rhythm currents, and always hitting all the right notes in their music! The sound ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milestone, 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Excellent American release from the brilliant Brazilian fusion outfit Azymuth. While occasionally they managed to get a bit complicated in their arrangements, the songs and groove never suffered for it, and the crisp modern production complements their tight sound nicely, with warm key washes and ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a gold promo stamp and a sticker in the top right.)
Splasch (Italy), 1987. Very Good+ ... $33.99
Feature's the great Italian bassist with Sante Palumbo on piano and Alfredo Golino on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Swedish Society (Sweden), 1972. Near Mint- ... $2.99
One of the most unusual albums ever from this great Swedish vocalist – a set that has Alice recorded live in Sweden – not Israel, as the title proclaims – but working through a set of spiritual tunes in Swedish and English, plus one more track in Hebrew – mostly with just ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1984. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 29.99
A tough record to peg – but a great one too! Wally Badarou plays a range of spacey keyboards that include synclavier, mini moog, and prophet 5 – all over some beats that are a mix of electro and Carribean rhythms – in a style that's part jazzy, part new agey, and part 80s groove! ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dave Bailey —
2 Feet In The Gutter ... LP Epic, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Hardbop albums don't get any better than this – and although drummer Dave Bailey only recorded for a brief stretch as a leader, this session's one that shows that he was a heck of a force to contend with! The record's got an intensity that easily rivals the best by Art Blakey over at Blue ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dave Bailey Sextet —
Getting' Into Somethin' ... LP Epic, Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $5.99
Heavy duty hardbop – one of three amazing Epic Records sessions cut by drummer Dave Bailey! Dave didn't ever cut many sessions as a leader – but when he did, they really cooked hard – with a quality level and sharpness of vision that easily rivals the best on Blue Note or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ECM (Germany), 1970. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A seminal session that forever put the British improvisational scene on the map – a great little record that features guitar by Bailey, soprano sax by Evan Parker, electronics by Hugh Davies, and work by Jamie Muir and Christine Jeffrey. Tracks are longish, and relatively free – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover is still in shrink, but like many German pressings, the cellophane has fused with the gloss finish and shows some aging.)
Savoy, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $24.99
One of the most obscure modern jazz albums on Savoy – an obscure album that's also one of the few dates as a leader from pianist Ronnie Ball! Also features Ted Brown on tenor, Willie Dennis on trombone, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums – on titles that include "P ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG etch. Cover has light wear in one upper corner, but is nice overall.)
Anima, 1982. Near Mint- ... $43.99
Set of live duets between violinist Billy Bang and avant altoist Charles Tyler. Bang plays some Mbira, which sounds quite nice, and is a nice departure from his usual playing – and Tyler plays baritone on a few passages on the album. Tracks include "Alabama African", "Viobari& ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small mark from price sticker removal.)
India Navigation, 1981. Near Mint- ... $49.99
This album was recorded live and features Baraka speaking poetry with David Murray and Steve McCall playing tenor sax, bass clarinet and drums in the background. The words and music compliment each other nicely and some of the titles follow in Baraka's usual political vein and they include "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert with poems. Cover has light surface wear, some light stains along the spine, and small peeled spots on back.)
Gato Barbieri —
Last Tango In Paris ... LP United Artists, 1972. Sealed ... $9.99
One of the greatest moments ever from saxophonist Gato Barbieri – and that's saying a lot, given that by the time of this recording, he'd already had a great 60s run as an avant jazz musician, and started the 70s with a string of albums that criss-crossed jazz and South American musical ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has some sticker remnants. Cover has a cut corner.)
Arista Freedom, 1968. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Two jazz giants of the 70s come together on this rare Italian recording from the late 60s – South African pianist Dollar Brand (Abdulla Ibrahim) and Argentine tenorist Gato Barbieri – both working here in spare duo formation, with edges that are a fair bit sharper than most of their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Nelson (UK), 1979. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A small label UK set – with Stan Barker on piano, Norman Fisk on bass, and Graham Dean on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Hip groovy loungey sounds from the guy who arranged and conducted the music to 77 Sunset Strip! Tracks have goofy names like "Cappucino", "Cafe Expresso", and "Hit The Road to Dreamland" – and the album's got a beatnik jazz feel that's very nice! (Now Sound, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting in the top seam and a peeled spot from sticker removal.)
RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Kathy, we'd follow you anywhere – not just for your sultry look on the cover of this album, but for your warm and wonderful vocals throughout the set! The notes describe Barr as "vibrant, vivacious, vital, and full of volcanic tenderness too" – and given the presentation of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing!)
GHB, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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Kenny Barron & Ted Dunbar —
In Tandem ... LP Muse, 1980. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Duo recording including "Summertime", "Here's That Rainy Day", "Aruba", and "On The Trail". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Dare 2, 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 29.99
This isn't the first time that pianist Kenny Barron and bassist Dave Holland have played together – but there's definitely something special about the record that really grabs our ears – and it's not just the excellent work on drums by Johnathan Blake! Barron's at his roundest, most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Without Deception ... CD 12.99
1940. Very Good+ ... $28.99
An unusual transcription disc, with a Basie performance from February 20, 1940! Titles include "Take It Prez", "Darn That Dream", "Ebony Rhapsody", "Baby Don't You Tell On Me", and "I Got Rhythm". LP, Vinyl record album
(Transcription disc, in a Transco sleeve, with typed labels.)
Verve, Mid 50s. Good+ ... $16.99
A great little gem from the Count Basie years on Verve – a tight little record that has Basie really reinventing his sound for the 50s – an album that's filled with short, uncomplicated tracks that have a surprisingly easy-going groove! The arrangements are swinging and tight, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and splitting.)
Jazz Band (UK), 1969. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Late 80s issue.)
Reprise, 1963. Very Good ... $6.99
We totally dig Basie's work from the mid 60s! He was working with Quincy Jones at the time – and Quince laid down some very soulful arrangements that used the best jazz elements of the Basie group to turn out some great pop instrumental tracks with a very groovy sound. This album's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available This Time By Basie! ... CD 4.99(Tri color mono "Jazz Series" pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear.)
Jolly/BTF (Italy), 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A sharp-edged session of tremendous trumpet and tenor interplay – served up by the legendary quintet of Gianni Basso and Oscar Valdambrini! The album's got a sound that's as hip as it looks – a great approach to 50s modern jazz, done in a style that's equally influenced by west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, 1959. Very Good ... $59.99
A sharp-edged session of tremendous trumpet and tenor interplay – served up by the legendary quintet of Gianni Basso and Oscar Valdambrini! The album's got a sound that's as hip as it looks – a great approach to 50s modern jazz, done in a style that's equally influenced by west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting at the top of the spine held with clear tape, looks nice otherwise with very light wear and aging.)
