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A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
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Olufsen/Acid Jazz (UK), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A sublime criss-crossing of jazz modes and percussion – served up here by Emmanuel Abdul-Rahim, an artist who doesn't always record much as a leader, but always gives us something fantastic when he does! The album's from the late 80s, but has a sense of spiritual exploration that's more 70s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ECM, 1986. Sealed ... $13.99
Lots of great guitar work from John Abercrombie, including some guitar keys too – next to the bass of Marc Johnson and drums of Peter Erskine! LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed! Cover has a cutout mark.)
ECM, 1976. Sealed ... $19.99
A classic acoustic set on ECM – a pairing of guitarists John Abercrombie and Ralph Towner, working here together in a beautifully spare sound! The album predates the bigger wave of work like this that would soon become cliched by the start of the 80s – and both players stretch out with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed US pressing! Cover has a small cutout mark.)
Black Saint, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A fantastic record – and one of the warmest, most soulful sets we've ever heard from Muhal Richard Abrams! The album features Muhal's piano alongside the bass of Malachi Favors – a really unique duo outing that unlocks a whole new side of both players, especially Favors, who really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Strut (UK), 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99 28.99
Saxophonist Idris Ackamoor is a living jazz legend – but not the kind that's stale and stuffy, and instead a continuously vibrant player who's given us mindblowing music since his initial recordings with his Pyramids group in the 70s! This version of the Pyramids is different than that one, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Strut (UK), 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99 29.99
A tremendous return to form for reedman Idris Ackamoor and his Pyramids group – and a record that we love every bit as much as his classic material from the 70s! There's a power, righteousness, and urgency to this album that we haven't heard from Ackamoor in years – very much the kind ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Greg Adams —
Koolin Out ... LP Hip City, 1983. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
With Adams on drums, Dadisi Komolafe on alto and flute, Rickey Kelly on vibes. Jon Williams on cornet, Bobby West on piano, Al Threats on basss, and Kaeef Ruzadun on piano. Titles include "Little Bee's Poem", "Moments Notice", "Mr PC", "Armageddon", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear, heavy edge wear, and some splitting in the top seam.)
EmArcy, 1956. Very Good ... $16.99
The title's a bit of a mouthful, but a good description of the way Cannonball was presented in the years before his soul jazz groove firmly kicked in! The "hi fi" is a bit overstated – as the album's pretty much of a straight jazz record, featuring Cannon blowing lead solos in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Mercury pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has a mark that clicks a bit on "Junior's Tune". Cover has masking tape holding the top seam, some splitting in the bottom seam, a name written in pen on both sides, and a couple of ink stamps in back.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Phenix ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Sweet funky 70s work from Cannonball Adderley – a record that has him revisiting older tunes from his early soul jazz years – but in ways that give them a whole new electric vibe overall! The album's actually Cannonball's last full studio set, but it's also one of his greatest too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a bit of marker.)
JA Records, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A lost gem in the jazz instruction catalog of Jamey Abersold – a set of soulful bossa nova tunes played by a piano trio that features Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. The tracks are simple, but grooving with the soulfulness of Galper's best records from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the booklet.)
Airto —
Seeds On The Ground – The Natural Sounds Of Airto ... LP Buddah, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $49.99
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
Also available Seeds On The Ground – The Natural Sounds Of Airto (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 30.99(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
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
Also available Seeds On The Ground – The Natural Sounds Of Airto ... LP 49.99(Limited edition of 1000 – on blue vinyl!)
Tachibana/BBE (UK), 1975. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $39.99 48.99
A real mindblower from the Japanese scene of the 70s – a perfect illustration of why that world of records was so incredible during the decade! The music here is spiritual, but also somewhat free – served up by musicians who'd clearly been inspired by John Coltrane and the Impulse ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
MGM/Metro, 1958. Very Good+ ... $44.99
A unique early large group session from pianist Toshiko Akioshi – recorded with a hip group of international players! The record's almost a precursor of some of Akioshi's better-known big band work of later years – but it's got more of a small combo feel overall, thanks to a tight ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing, with deep groove! Cover has green tape on the bottom seam, but this is a great copy overall.)
Jan Akkerman —
Can't Stand Noise ... LP CBS (Holland), 1983. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
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(Cover has very faint ring wear.)
Jan Akkerman —
Tabernakel ... LP Atco, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
Guitarist Jan Akkerman bridges many worlds here – deftly stepping between spare acoustic guitar modes and some much more dynamic electric ones – but all with a sense of care and vision that really makes the record come together! The set begins with a few themes from John Dowland, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker, cutout notch, old sticker remnant with peel, edge wear, partial bottom split.)
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy ... $18.99 21.99
Tenorist Melissa Aldana is no newcomer to jazz, but this Blue Note debut really seems to open up a special sort of sound in her music – a mode that's both deeper and more sensitive, and filled with a really rich sense of color and tone! A key musical partner on the date is guitarist Lage ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Old Masters, Mid 30s/1940s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
Features the tracks "Begin The Beguine" "Bye Bye Blues" "Besame Mucho" "Malaguena" "Limehouse Blues" and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light staining and a sticker spot. Vinyl has a mark that clicks during "Crazy Rhythm.")
Venus (Japan), 2004. New Copy (reissue)... $56.99
A long-overdue session of ballads from modern tenor giant Eric Alexander – a player we've always loved for his soaring, leaping lines on soul jazz sets – but who also has just the right tone to carry off an album of mellow tunes and ballads! Alexander's tone reminds us a lot of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Masterpiece LP Collection!)
Venus (Japan), 2007. New Copy (reissue)... $54.99 59.99
A fitting title for this one – because Eric Alexander is one of our favorite things in jazz – and albums like this are the reason why! Alexander's tenor is in very sharp-edged formation here – working with a familiar quartet of David Hazeltine on piano, John Webber on bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – heavy vinyl and cover, with obi!)
Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A tribute album to the bands and tunes made famous at the Savoy ballroom in the 30s – with sidemen that include Plas Johnson, Paul Horn, and Barney Kessel. Titles include "Let's Get Together", "Chant Of The Weed", "Uptown Rhapsody", "Stompin' At The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, half split top seam, and a center split in the bottom seam.)
Ears & Eyes, 2022. New Copy ... $20.99 25.00
A wonderfully surprising effort from guitarist Mike Allemana – a secret hero of ours in the Chicago jazz scene for many years – as a player who first worked with tenor giant Von Freeman, and later with guitarist George Freeman – and who's gone on to be both a supporter of and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Vonology ... CD 9.99
World Circuit, 2020. New Copy 2LP ... $33.99 34.98
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
Also available Rejoice (2CD special edition) ... CD 18.99
Atlantic/Modern Harmonic, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
Early Atlantic Records work from the great Mose Allison – easily one of the most unique jazz artists of his time! Most started out as a pianist with a nicely bluesy vibe, but soon added in this excellent vocal approach that was maybe part New Orleans, part New York hipster – delivered ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Inner City, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Guitarist Laurindo Almeida returns to a bit of his roots here – but he also shows off a lot of the jazz experience he's picked up along the way! The album features Almeida working solo on acoustic guitar – although possibly overdubbed alongside himself at times – and while the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1979. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Almeida performs with the Los Angeles Orchestra de Camara, conducted by Elmer Ramsey. LP, Vinyl record album
Crystal Clear, 1977. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Jazzy guitar from the great Laurindo Almeida – with Chuck Domanico on bass, Clare Fischer on acoustic and electric iano, Emil Richards on vibes and marimba, Frederick Seykora on cello, Aime Maurice Vereeck on percussion, and Chuck Flores on drums and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(White vinyl pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Jazz Diaries, 2021. New Copy ... $23.99 26.99
Fantastic funky keyboard work from Malik Alston – an artist we loved when he first rose up from the Detroit scene earlier in the century, and who seems to have only gotten better as the years move on! Malik's music has a sophistication here we didn't hear at the start – still largely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Barry Altschul —
You Can't Name Your Own Tune ... LP Muse, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Although the Muse label had a reputation for doing mostly straight ahead sessions, they did manage to come up with some great avant ones, thanks mainly to the production work of Michael Cuscuna. Here, percussionist Barry Altschul is joined by his old Circle bandmate Dave Holland, and free-thinking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing!)
Da Mon/High Jazz (Switzerland), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $34.99
There's few folks who were able to fuse spiritual jazz ideas with more soul and funk-based material as well as Daoud Abubakar Balewa and his Ambiance ensemble – a group who made a few wonderful records at the start of the 80s! This album's got all the complexity of some of our favorite indie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Prestige, 1958. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A nice 2LP set that collects material recorded on January 3, 1958 – originally issued as 2 separate LPs, The Big Sound and Groove Blues, but collected here together in its entirety, along with a good set of notes! The album's classic Ammons, playing in a laidback open-ended blowing session, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Prestige, 1970. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A great bit of jazz funk from tenor genius Gene Ammons – really reinventing himself here after some time off the scene in the 60s! The set has Gene picking up a great groove with help from Billy Butler on guitar and Sonny Phillips on organ – and the great Bernard Pretty Purdie is also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Dang! Poor Gene Ammons kept getting stuck with albums that had titles which referenced his prison time! Fortunately, the quality of this one's good enough to live past the stupid name – and the record has Gene blowing with a larger group of west coast soul jazz players, arranged by Bobby ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has faint ring wear, a cut corner and a peel spot on the back.)
Wing/Mercury, Late 40s/Late 50s. Very Good ... $8.99
Essential early stuff by Jug! The record is a 50s compilation of singles that Jug cut for Mercury during the late 40s, when he was transforming from a hard swing player into a firey bopper – but one who was capable of infusing his solos with a rich sense of emotion that was enough to bridge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Wing pressing, with deep groove. Cover has a split top & spine, surface wear & aging.)
Roots, Late 60s/1976. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A very nice set of tracks released after Gene Ammons' death – but probably recorded at some point in the early 60s, given the sound of the session. Jug's playing with a groovy little organ combo (players uncredited), and the feel of the material is nice laidback and lougey. There's a tasty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, a name in marker, and clear tape on the corners.)
Prestige, 1961. Very Good ... $29.99
A great little session by Jug – cut after the late 50s blowing session years, and with a much tighter sound that's very much in the pocket! The record features two groups – one with Walter Bishop, Art Davis, and Art Taylor; the other with Patti Brown, George Duvivier, and Taylor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing, with RVG stamp. Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a mark that clicks for a bit in two spots.)
Prestige, 1964. Very Good ... $9.99
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
(Mono blue trident label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, smudged ink stamp and writing in pen in front, and an ink stamp, some pen marks, and a small stain in back.)
Flying Fish, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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International Anthem, 2018. New Copy ... $22.99 23.99
You might know Jaimie Branch as a trumpeter, but as part of the Anteloper duo she also handles a fair bit of electronics – working alongside drummer Jason Nazary, who's also pretty handy with the synth as well! The album was recorded live, and features a great pairing of electronic and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Kudu (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 25.99
International Anthem, 2018. New Copy ... $25.99 27.99
You might know Jaimie Branch as a trumpeter, but as part of the Anteloper duo she also handles a fair bit of electronics – working alongside drummer Jason Nazary, who's also pretty handy with the synth as well! The album was recorded live, and features a great pairing of electronic and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Kudu ... LP 22.99
Lantern Editions (Italy), 1973. New Copy ... $29.99 34.99
A beautiful tribute to the legendary British pianist Mike Taylor – recorded at the equally legendary Landsdowne studios in the early 70s, with contributions from some of Taylor's key contemporaries – and released here for the first time ever! Taylor was a rising star in the London ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Just Sunshine/Tidal Waves, 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99
An early musical moment from the Arica Institute – a spiritual collective whose many members supposedly recorded this album over the course of a night spent at the Electric Lady studio – with such a shifting lineup of sounds and participants, the album doesn't list any particular ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 500!)
Riverside, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Interesting stuff, if not the kind of record you'd put on every day. The album's an interview with Louis Armstrong's wife Lil, and she talks at length about her famous days in the early years of jazz. Segments include "The Young Louis", "Early Life In Chicago", "Return To ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bill Grauer pressing, RLP 12-120, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, with a bit of pen in back.)
Columbia, 1956. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Live recording from 1956 in Chicago – with Ed Hall on clarinet, Trummy Young on trombone, Billy Kyle on piano, Dale Jones on bass, and Barrett Deems on drums. Titles include "The Memphis Blues", "Tiger Rag", "Basin Street Blues", "On The Sunny Side Of The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, light aging, and a name in pen.)
Walt Disney, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A very cool little record – even though it's a bit out of the ordinary for the Louis Armstrong catalog! The set was recorded during that 60s stretch when Louis was emerging as a hell of a charming singer – one who scored a few big pop hits, in a mode that he also invokes here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve, Late 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
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(MGM stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Louis Armstrong —
Hello Dolly! ... LP Kapp, 1964. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A key album in the career of Louis Armstrong – one that helped him forge the fourth or fifth great comeback in his career! As you'd guess by the title, the album's built around Louis' hit version of "Hello Dolly" – sung in a mode that at one level stretches back to his roots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Columbia, 1954. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Mid 50s, and Louis is going back to his roots – playing a set of compositions by WC Handy – working with a small combo that includes Barrett Deems on drums, Arvell Shaw on bass, Trummy Young on trombone, and Barney Bigard on clarinet. Vocals are by Louis and Velma Middleton – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue in a barcode cover.)
Columbia, 1920s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Volume 4 in Columbia's LP series that collected classic sides that Louis cut for Columbia back in the early days. Titles include "Body & Soul", "Knockin A Jug", "Shine", "I'm Confessin", and "I'm A Ding Dong Daddy". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Label on Side 2 has some spindle marks. Cover has a small split in the top seam.)
Columbia, 1955. Sealed ... $11.99
Louis takes on Fats Waller, with wonderful results! The group features vocals by Armstrong and Velma Middleton – plus work by Trummy Young on trombone and Barney Bigard on clarinet. LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue.)
Bluebird/RCA, 1932/1933. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Early Bluebird Records material from label's glory days of 78rpm singles! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, small sticker spot, and half split top seam.)
Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble —
Le Le ... LP AJE/Jazz Room (UK), 1987. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Very cool Philly work from the 80s – played by a group who've got the same spiritual vibe as underground artists from the decade before! The combo features the requisite saxes and percussion – but they also have this really wonderful use of vibes, played by Bill Lewis – who ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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 ... $24.99 26.98
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
Universidad Pegagoica Nacional (Mexico), 1990. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Not the heavy rock band of the same name, nor the European jazz group – but instead a Mexican trio with Cristobal Lopez on guitar, Rodrigo Castelan on bass, and Fernando Toussaint on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light water stain in one corner, and a bit of overall waviness. Vinyl has a short click on one track.)
Black Monk (Austria), 1978. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Tremendous work by a jazz group we've not seen on any other records – working here in a set of live improvisations recorded in Austria in 1978! The sound is loose, but never entirely free jazz – as there's a good sense of rhythm to the group, hanging sometimes together in less-tradition ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Athanor – Live At The Jazzgalerie Nickelsdorf 1978 ... CD 8.99
Philips, 1963. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has an ink stamp on the back, but looks great overall.)
Discovery, Early 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
A well-done set from Georgie Auld's years as a solo tenor star away from Benny Goodman – with a large group that includes Jimmy Rowles on piano, John Rotella on alto, and John Anderson on trumpet – plus some bongos from Carl Kiffe! LP, Vinyl record album
Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 23.99
An excellent funky fusion group from Chicago – and one of the best ensembles to record for the Black Jazz label! The group's made up of hip Chicago underground players – and includes Ken Chaney on electric piano, Ari Brown on saxes, and Frank Gordon on trumpet – a lineup that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Remastered.)
Black Jazz/Real Gone, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 23.99
No Mirage here – as the album's got a presence that's impossible to deny – a solid, soulful uttering from this key Chicago combo of the 70s! The group's led by reedman Ari Brown – better known for his later avant work – and they've got a wicked blend of keyboards and horns ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dare 2, 2016. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 29.99
A really unusual group, with a sound that's certainly the sum of its wonderful parts – but also different in ways you might not expect! The lineup is excellent – the legendary Dave Holland on bass, Lionel Loueke on guitar, Chris Potter on tenor and soprano sax, and Eric Harland on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
An incredible little record – and the set where it really all comes together for this legendary funky jazz group! Azymuth were already great on their debut, although maybe a little experimental at times – but here, they really find the soulful groove that later got them big fame on the ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Aguia Nao Come Mosca ... CD 11.99
Theresa/Pure Pleasure (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 44.99
A wonderfully soulful session from percussionist Babatunde Lea – and a shining example of the warm spirits and cross-cultural experimentation going on in the Bay Area scene of the 70s! The record mixes 70s soul jazz with bits of funk, Latin jazz, and breezy west coast touches – making ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition 180 gram pressing!)
Telestar (Sweden), 1963. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A beautiful and rare recording – both for singer Alice Babs, and Ellington himself! The session was cut in Paris in 1963 – and it's a moody, intimate album that features Duke backing up Alice with arrangements that are quieter and more subtle than those used with most other Ellington-re ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German Reprise pressing – a nice copy!)
Felsted, 1958. Near Mint- ... $23.99
Clarinet player Bailey performs with his quartet and septet on this record that contains songs he composed about his hometown of Memphis. Side one is performed by his quartet consisting of Red Richards on piano, Gene Ramey on bass, and Jimmie Crawford on drums. Tracks include "Bear ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono UK Felsted pressing, in a black and white flipback cover. One back flip of the cover is unglued and open, but rest is nice.)
Epic, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99
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
Epic, Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
Incus/Honest Jons (UK), 1972/1973. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $29.99
A legendary meeting of free jazz talents – and one of those records that completely changed the game during the 70s! Both guitarist Derek Bailey and drummer Han Bennink work here at a level that seems completely divorced from American roots in jazz – about as strongly in the post-68 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Limelight, 1964. Very Good Gatefold ... $49.99
A really cool 60s session from the great Chet Baker – one that moves away from the standard sound of his 50s work, and shows that unusual sense of careful sonic energy that would mark his further development over the decades! Chet's got a great sound here – blowing flugelhorn instead ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the cool gatefold cover with the booklet inside! Cover has a small mark on the spine, but is really great overall – and vinyl is nice and clean!)
Novus/Mono Jazz (Italy), 1988. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $32.99
Completely evocative late life work from Chet Baker – one of the last albums he ever recorded, and a set that shows just how much Baker kept evolving in the later years of his career! Given some of the personal troubles that plagued Chet over the decades, there's sometimes a thought out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pacific Jazz/King (Japan), 1953. Near Mint- ... $44.99
A great Japanese issue of this early material from trumpet genius Chet Baker – featuring his quartet with Russ Freeman on piano, Carson Smith on bass, and Larry Bunker on drums! The set features titles that include "Moon Love", "Bea's Flat", "Band Aid", "Hap ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with insert! Cover has one tiny bump in a bottom corner, but is great overall.)
Chet Baker —
It Could Happen To You – Chet Baker Sings (180 gram stereo pressing) ... LP Riverside/Craft, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 25.99
One of Chet Baker's most classic albums of the 50s – a record that features both vocals and strong trumpet solos – all from a time when Baker was one of the hottest things going in jazz! The album's different from records from previous years, in that it moves Baker from LA to New York ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice pressing – heavy cover and vinyl – and cut from analog masters done by Kevin Gray!)
Anagram, Early 80s. New Copy 3LP Gatefold ... $69.99
Chet Baker in the 80s was a really wonderful thing – hardly the sound of an aging musician stumbling towards the end of his life, as so many others tend to paint this time – and instead, a continually-creative individual who was really finding ways to get around his losses and make some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live In Paris – The Radio France Recordings 1983/(Hand-numbered limited edition – on heavyweight vinyl!)
Chet Baker —
You Can't Go Home Again ... LP Horizon, 1977. Very Good Gatefold ... $13.99
A surprisingly great electric session by Chet Baker from the 70s – and a record that's got a bit more force and power than most of his other sets at the time! The format here is a bit tighter and more focused than Baker's recordings for CTI from the period – with electric piano from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Marshmallow (Japan), 1983. Near Mint- ... $58.99
A great Japanese pressing of this Parisian live date – recorded with Chet on trumpet and vocals, Duke Jordan on piano, and Jesper Lundgaard on bass! No drums at all – and titles include instrumental takes on "Barbados", "September Song", and "Solar" – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
American Dreams, 2021. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99
Introspective improvisations from saxophonist Dylan Baldi and drummer Jayson Gerycz – both members of the band Cloud Nothings, but working here in a much more free jazz-styled setting! Side one features an extended track titled "Hermit Thrush/Vat Of Oil" – really building up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC/Paramount, 1958. Very Good ... $9.99
With Bales on piano accompanied by Marty Marsala's Band. Titles include "Hindustan", "The Roof Blues", "Muskrat Ramble", "Baby Won't You Come Home", "Save It Pretty Mama", and "King Porter Stomp". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label promo. Cover has some wear and aging, with some marks in pencil in back.)
Creative World, 1979. Very Good ... $7.99
Notable personnel include Bud Shank on reeds, Conte Condoli on trumpet, and Pete Jolly on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear, a cut corner, small center splits and a sticker spot.)
BBE (UK), 2021. New Copy 3LP Gatefold ... $52.99 54.99
One of the most compelling albums in years from Billy Bang – and that's really saying a lot, given how much compelling music he's recorded! The set is put together in conjunction with a fascinating documentary on Bang's life, music, and time spent fighting in Vietnam – an experience ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Black Monk (Austria), 1982. New Copy ... $18.99
Two players we don't really know at all, but coming together here in a sublime set of reed-based creations – Alaeddin Adlernest on bassoon and Haru Ghulam Barrabas on alto sax – four long tunes that each have some sort of structure, but also balance things nicely with a sense of freedom ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Breath Of The Masters – Smile ... CD 8.99
Europa Jazz (Italy), Late 60s. Sealed Gatefold ... $9.99
A cheapo package, but some really great material! Side one features two long cuts recorded live – with Gato Barbieri on tenor, Don Cherry on trumpet, and Karl Berger on vibes – on "OCDC" and "Third Movement". Next is another live track – Albert Ayler's tenor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Heavenly Sweetness (France), 2022. New Copy ... $14.99
Nicely spare work from these two French musicians – both of whom handle a mix of saxes and keyboards on the record, almost with a vibe that recalls some of the more electro-styled global projects from the European scene of the 80s! The music would almost be a good fit for the early spirit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Heavenly Sweetness (France), 2022. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99 36.99
A beautiful hymn to the sun from saxophonist Laurent Bardianne – an artist who's not afraid to play with the rhythms a bit, while still offering up some jazz-based material at the core! Bardianne plays tenor in a quintet that also has lots of great Hammond organ from Arnaud Roulin – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hymne Au Soleil ... CD 14.99
Eddie Barefield —
Introducing Eddie Barefield ... LP Discomate (Japan), 1980. Near Mint- ... $28.99
Maybe the best-ever album from tenorist Eddie Barefield as a leader – done for the Japanese-only "best of the west" series, produced by Lew Tabackin – with a quartet that features Dave Frishberg on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Jimmie Smith on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has a promo sticker on the edge, and back has some light scratches – but this is a nice copy overall.)
Joyce, 1945. Sealed ... $3.99
With Erroll Garner, Lena Horne, Eddie Heywood Orchestra, and Sam McDaniels. LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hole from sticker removal.)
Capitol, Late 40s. Very Good ... $6.99
Capitol album that compiles some of Charlie Barnet's earlier 78rpm sides for the label, recorded in 1949 and 1950, with medium sized groups that have a good swing behind Barnet's firey tenor. Titles include "Cu-Ba", "Eugipelliv", "Lonely Street", "Pan ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono UK pressing in a flipback cover that's mostly unglued along the bottom, with heavy aging and a bit of pen on the back.)
Discovery, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
With featured soloists Sal Nistico and Alan Skidmore on tenor, Pierre Cavalli on guitar, Klaus Koenig on piano, and Fernando Viccencio on soprano. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, and a lightly bent corner.)
Souren Baronian —
Middle Eastern Soul Of Carlee Records (2022 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Modern Harmonic, Mid 70s. New Copy 3LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A surprising slice of work from the 70s – three different albums all released under various guises by Armenian American reedman Souren Baronian – all put out on his own Carlee label, and done in a very cool mix of styles! Baronian blows both familiar American horns and more exotic ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Middle Eastern Soul Of Carlee Records (2022 Record Store Day Release) ... CD 25.99
Baroque Jazz Ensemble —
Hard Swinging Jazz For Bach Buffs ... LP Realm, Late 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
An unusual lineup – with vibes from leader Dave Carey – plus tenor from John Murtaugh, trumpet from Lew Gluckin, and guitar from Barry Galbraith! LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a bit of clear tape on the top seam.)
Concord, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Features Dan Barrett on trombone, Howard Alden on guitar, Jack Lesberg on bass, Ken Peplowski on clarinet and tenor sax, Warren Vache on cornet, Dick Wellstood on piano, Jackie Williams on drums, and Chuck Wilson on alto sax. LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Is Dead, 2020. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
Saxophonist Gary Bartz joins the duo of Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad – bringing a warm sense of soul to their soulful backings – which range from funky to spacey, and do a nice job of capturing the mid 70s feel of Gary on record! The sound isn't the Larry Mizell or Ntu Group ... (Deep Funk, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Gary Bartz – Jazz Is Dead 6 ... CD 13.99
Gary Bartz —
Harlem Bush Music – Uhuru (180 gram pressing) ... LP Milestone/Concord, 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
An essential record from Gary Bartz – one of two albums he cut with Andy Bey, and the killer group he was calling his NTU Troup! Andy's vocals are incredible – light years ahead of anything he did with his sisters, and similar to those he laid down on his own solo album for Atlantic, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf Series Astral Travelin – on 180 gram vinyl!)
Roulette, 1962. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Hardly the hits promised in the title – and instead a whole host of wonderful tunes from the Count Basie band – including a fair number of original compositions by Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Thad Jones, and other members of the group! The sound here is that perfect Basie sound on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Clef, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $6.99
It certainly was the band of distinction – especially at this point, when the group featured players like Frank Foster, Frank Wess, Ernie Wilkins, Marshall Royal, Joe Newman, Thad Jones, Bennie Powell, and Freddie Green. And hey, let's not forget Basie himself! Titles include "Two ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clef pressing, with trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has some surface and edge wear, a mostly split bottom seam, tape down the spine and top seams, some aging and a name in pen on the back.)
Clef, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A beautiful early Verve recording by Basie – one that's packaged here in a great David Stone Martin cover, with a red and blue watercolor of Basie himself. Players include Frank Foster, Frank Wess, Ernie Wilkins, Marshall Royal, Joe Newman, Thad Jones, Bennie Powell, and Freddie Green – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label Clef pressing with a trumpeter logo & deep groove. Short click on "Blues Backstage." Cover has some wear, a peel at the opening, and a small hole.)
Roulette, 1957. Very Good ... $24.99
One of THE seminal Basie albums of all time – and a masterful pairing between the Count and arranger Neal Hefti! Hefti has an amazing ear for the Basie groove, and he works here to re-fit the overall sound of the group with a tighter, more fluid approach – one that ensured that they'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono color bar pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has a mark that makes a light click during "Duet" and "After Supper". Cover has some edge wear & aging, with a mild corner bend at the top.)
Count Basie —
Basie At Birdland ... LP Roulette, 1961. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A killer set from Count Basie – recorded during the height of his years at Roulette! The back cover of the record proclaims that "Basie Is Back Home" – clearly a bit by Birdland to lay claim to being the Count's home address, which is a bit of a challenge to his KC roots! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Emus pressing in a cover with blue text. )
Verve, 1956. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Basie was getting all over the place during the 50s – and this set's a great little concert recorded in London! The album's classic Basie for Verve – with Joe Williams on vocals on 3 tracks, and a tight group that includes Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Benny Powell, Matthew Gee, and Frank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – SE 8111.)
Verve, 1963. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Basieland in the 60s – a very nice place to be! This excellent Verve session features the highly pyrotechnic Basie 60s ensemble really letting loose – complete with great horn work by Frank Foster, Frank Wess, and Eric Dixon on reeds – all of whom bring a very soulful edge to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing.)
Roulette, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Tremendous work from one of the greatest pairings in 50s jazz – the crack later group of Count Basie and the amazing arranging talents of the great Neal Hefti! Hefti later went onto greater fame as a 60s soundtrack composer, but back in the day him and Basie were an incredible team together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s yellow label Emus pressing. The back cover has a name in marker.)
