A host of great guitarists, all coming together to pay tribute to one of their own – the mighty Pat Martino, an artist on the strings from his early years in the 60s in organ combos, through his very creative 70s material, into a great run of albums in later years too! Pat's memory is in ... read moreCD
A beautifully poetic take on the transplantation of African sounds in the US scene – played on a variety of different instruments by Bilal Abdurahman! The tracks are mostly short, percussive ones – with the strongest focus on instrumentation, but with occasional vocal refrains from ... (Global Grooves, Jazz)read moreCD
(Special limited CD – pressed up for us by the Smithsonian Folkways label. Comes with original cover artwork, and the CD also features a PDF file with the original liner notes and other materials from the original record release.)
Muhal Richard Abrams/George Lewis/Roscoe Mitchell —
Streaming ... CD PI Recordings, 2006. Used ...
$9.99
Muhal Richard Abrams on piano, bell, bamboo flute, taxi horn, and percussion; George Lewis on trombone and laptop; Roscoe Mitchell on soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, and percussion. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Acme Jazz Garage —
Sharkskin ... CD Solar Grooves, 2021. Used ...
$1.99
Matt Swenson on guitar, Bryan Lewis on piano, Hammond B3 organ, and synthesizer, Philip Booth on bass and French horn, Jeremy Powell and Rick Runion on tenor saxophone, Christian Taylor Ryan on baritone and alto saxophone, Peggy Morris on flute, Jen Peacock Ryan on trumpet, Alex Belliveau on ... read moreCD
Rino Adamo, Sergio Corbini & Stefano Franceschini —
Endless Work ... CD Slam (UK), 2018. Used ...
$4.99
Rino Adamo on violin and electronics, Sergio Corbini on piano and synthesizer, and Stefano Franceschini on soprano and baritone saxophone, contralto clarinet, and electronics. CD
Nicki & Patrick Adams —
Lynx ... CD Sunnyside, 2021. Used ...
$4.99
Nicki Adams on piano and Patrick Adams on trumpet. CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Nicki Adams & Michael Eaton —
Paraphrase ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2022. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
Piano, tenor, and nothing else at all – the former played by Nicki Adams, the latter by Michael Eaton – at a level that's very different than any sort of old school duets of this nature! Neither player is pulling back at all – there's less of the sense of "you go first, then ... read moreCD
A stone classic from Cannonball Adderley – and a pivotal set that has him continuing the live recording setting of some of his best 60s albums, while also stretching forward to some of the more inventive ideas of the latter part of the decade! David Axelrod produced, and the album's ... read moreCD
Cannonball Adderley —
Accent On Africa ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ...
$13.99
Wickedly hip work from Cannonball Adderley – and one of his real standout sessions for Capitol Records in the 60s! The set lives up to its "Africa" promise right from the very first note – and features a set of loud, proud tunes that really bring out the righteous sounds of ... read moreCD
Cannonball Adderley with David Axelrod production – a combination that couldn't miss back in the 60s! In keeping with the success of the Mercy Mercy Mercy album done with Axelrod, Capitol did everything they could to catch Cannonball in a live setting – a great move, given the open, ... read moreCD
Rare concert work by Cannonball Adderley – recorded live in Europe in the early 60s, only ever issued there until a much later release in the US, but every bit as essential as any of the Adderley live combo albums from the early 60s – including their classics at the Lighthouse and in ... read moreCD
Beautiful early work from Cannonball Adderley – and a record that's quite different than most of his better known sets from the time! The album's more spare and stripped-down than usual – with Cannon's alto in a quartet alongside Bill Evans on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay ... read moreCD
(Out of print, 1991 Japanese pressing with 2 bonus tracks.)
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 trumpet in a cool tone that's a ... read moreCD
Great live work from the Cannonball Adderley Quintet – recorded during a time when the group's star was really rising on Capitol Records, but at a level that's got the more open-ended, freely-blown style of their classic concert dates for Riverside! The material here was all recorded for ... read moreCD
(Excellent package – with great mastering, and a 28 page booklet of notes!)
Cannonball Adderley with Nancy Wilson & Lou Rawls —
In Person ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ...
$13.99
Almost everything soulful at Capitol Records in the mid 60s – packed together in one sweet little place! The set's a winner in a great line of Cannonball Adderley live dates from the time – produced by David Axelrod, and done with that great mix of angular, slightly electric groove the ... read moreCD
Beautiful Brazilian jazz from guitarist Mario Adnet – an artist with a sound that recalls some of our favorite work from the great indie fusion explosion in Brazil during the 80s! Mario plays acoustic guitar in a lightly dancing way that's initiated by bossa, but has stronger ties to the ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
A great follow-up to the first Jobim Jazz set from guitarist Mario Adnet – and in many ways, an even better-conceived version of the project! The difference this time around is that Adnet's been working through the concept in a live setting for a few years – and has come up with ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
(Out of print. Digipack has some light edgewear and a punch through the barcode.)
A massive set of work from Affinity – a group who only gave the world one classic album, but have a heck of a lot more to offer too! The set begins with the self-titled album from Affinity – a British rock combo, but one with a distinctly jazzy feel – one that's often quite funky ... (Rock, Jazz)read moreCD
A tremendous album from Air – recorded in their native Chicago, but one of the landmark 70s sessions on Japan's Why Not label! The trio is in wonderful formation here – very focused, with a sharpness that you don't always get in some of their other recordings – a perfect balance ... read moreCD
One of the best albums ever by this legendary Chicago trio – a great example of the way that records on the Nessa label can really get to the heart of artists' intentions! The trio of Henry Threadgill on reeds, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Steve McCall on percussion have never sounded better ... read moreCD
One of Airto's most polished records, and an album that we've really grown to love over the years! There's a pretty strong modern soul/R&B component to the album – but at the core, there's still a strong feeling for Brazilian rhythms, and the record's got a wonderfully warm Brazilian ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Noel Akchote/Mary Halvorson/Bill Frisell —
Loving Highsmith ... CD Ayler (Sweden), 2022. New Copy ...
$25.9928.99
A pair of duets, greatly expanded here – and taken way past their initial use as music for a really lovely film about the author Patricia Highsmith! There's nothing really soundtrack-like about the music – although the setting has given all the artists involved a chance to work on some ... read moreCD
The music here is as evocative as the title – almost a mix of contemporary Blue Note modes with older ECM styles – all served up as a perfect showcase for the ever-growing talents of trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire! We've really dug the last two records from Ambrose, and this one seems to ... read moreCD
One of the few recorded meetings of alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano and pianist Toshiko Akioshi in the studio – quite strange given that they were a couple at the time! The session's easily one of the last great American sessions by either player – a work that shows Mariano's alto ... read moreCD
Jan Akkerman on guitars and synth programming, Michael Peet and Manuel Hugas on bass, and Ton Dijkman on drums and percussion. CD includes the original 1987 album, plus an additional 8 tracks recorded in 1998. CD
A great portrait of an under-recorded artist – Joe Albany's last album ever, recorded for Elektra records during their early 80s run of straight jazz sides! The record's got a spare, personal quality that's similar to Albany's other late work – but it's a bit more professionally put ... read moreCD
A cool collection of very unusual grooves from Argentine composer/guitarist Rodolfo Alchourron – part of a generation of groundbreaking musicians in his homeland that also included Lalo Schifrin and Gato Barbieri – yet unlike those artists, a talent that never achieved greater global ... read moreCD
Aldorande —
Deux ... CD Favorite (France), 2021. New Copy ...
$18.9919.99
A really fantastic second album from this keyboard-heavy combo from France – a set that's even more cosmic and spacey than their first album, as you might guess from the cover – thanks in large part to all sorts of great work from Florian Pellissier, on a host of keys that includes ... (Deep Funk, Jazz)read moreCD
Matthew Alec & the Soul Electric —
Cleveland Time ... CD Cleveland Time, 2021. Used ...
$6.99
Matthew Alec on tenor saxophone, Brian Woods on piano, Steven Forrest Sanders on guitar, Jared Lees on bass, Jeremiah Hawkins and Leon Henault on drums, Minus the Alien on vocals, Tom Malone on trombone, and Tim Coyne on trumpet. CD
Rare bossa jazz from the start of the 60s – two great albums on a single CD! First up is Jazza Nova by Paulo Alencar – an amazing lost bossa jazz session recorded in Brazil, but issued here in the US by Atlantic! Paulo Alencar's group is supposedly filled with "all stars" ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
A great installment in this long-running series from tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander – a player who also picks up a bit of alto on the record too! As with the previous volumes, this is way more than just a set of sleepy ballads – as the presentation is way more than "gentle" ... read moreCD
Beautifully bold work from drummer Taru Alexander – a musician who was maybe getting some initial attention as the son of saxophonist Roland Alexander, but a player who really comes into his own with this fantastic record! The mighty Antoine Roney is in the group, sounding stronger than we've ... read moreCD
Kamal Abdul Alim & The Brothers —
Dance ... CD Stash/Soul Brother (UK), 1988. New Copy ...
$16.9919.99
A really fantastic little record – a set that shows a strong evolution of spiritual jazz styles into the 80s! The set was recorded at a time when the jazz underground was really getting a lot of exposure, and was bursting forward with a new sense of hope – a quality that you can really ... read moreCD
Mike Allemana —
Vonology ... CD Ears & Eyes, 2022. New Copy ...
$9.9912.99
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 moreCD
Beautifully free alto work from Byron Allen – a player who really shines brightly on this rare session for ESP Records – one of the few ever cut under his own name! Allen's got a style that's right up there with the 60s best from Ornette Coleman or Marion Brown – able to move ... read moreCD
Harry Allen on sax, Klaus Mueller on piano, Guilherme Monteiro on guitar, Nilson Matta on bass, Duduka Da Fonseca on drums & Maucha Adnet on vocals. CD
Henry Red Allen & Others —
Ride Red Ride ... CD ASV (UK), 1930s/Early 40s. Used ...
$6.99
A great little collection that spotlights the work of trumpeter Henry Red Allen. Includes recordings with Luis Russell and his Orchestra, Fletcher Henderson, Billy Banks and his Orchestra, Jack Bland and his Orchestra, Coleman Hawkins and his Orchestra, and the Rhythmmakers. CD
A really powerful solo album from JD Allen – maybe the first we've ever heard from the tenor saxophonist, and a set that's got a very different vibe than some of his recent outings with groups! Allen recorded the music during the height of lockdown in 2020, at a time when he'd had to step ... read moreCD
Steve Allen's not a name we'd usually associate with bossa nova, but he does a surprisingly great job on this sweet little set – thanks to help from a small combo of west coast players! The album's still in the jazz mode of some of Allen's other albums for Dot, but the rhythms are bossa all ... read moreCD
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 moreCD
Herb Alpert with Lani Hall —
Steppin' Out ... CD Shout Factory, 2013. Used ...
$3.99
A great groove from Herb Alpert – and a set that almost returns him back to his best fusion styles of the 70s! Lani Hall's billed on the title of this one, but only sings on a handful of tracks – leaving most of the set to focus on Herb's sweet trumpet lines, out front of backings that ... (Vocalists, Jazz)read moreCD
Joe Alterman on piano, Nathaniel Schroeder on bass, and Marlon Patton on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Pedro Melo Alves' Omniae Large Ensemble —
Lumina ... CD Clean Feed (Portugal), 2021. Used ...
$9.99
Frederic Cardoso on alto and bass clarinet, Jose Soares on alto saxophone, Albert Cirera on tenor and soprano saxophone, Ricardo Pereira and Xavi Sousa on trombone, Gileno Santana on trumpet, Fabio Rodrigues on tuba, Clara Saleiro on flute, Joao Pedro Brandao on flute and alto saxophone, Alvaro ... read moreCD
Tenorist Rodrigo Amado is at the head of a really great group here – a quartet that can come on fierce when needed, but also really work together to build up their sound slowly – improvising in ways that are open, yet feel structured too – especially on the moments that let the ... read moreCD
Rodrigo Amado & Chris Corsano —
No Place To Fall ... CD Astral Spirits, 2019. New Copy ...
$8.99
Searing sounds from this excellent duo – Rodrigo Amado on tenor and Chris Corsano on drums – both musicians that have such a clear, tight understanding of each other that they're able to improvised freely in fantastic ways – whether moving at top speed as a duo, or stepping ... read moreCD
Reed player Zoh Amba is in some fantastic company here – every bit as great as you'd guess in a trio setting with William Parker on bass and Francisco Mela on drums! Yet even amidst these giants, Amba more than holds her own – especially on tenor, which she blows in this raw, raspy ... read moreCD
One of the best records ever recorded by the Ambiance II Fusion Ensemble – a group led by sax player Daoud Abubakar Balewa – and grooving here in a mix of soul jazz and electric fusion that sounds pretty darn sweet overall! Daoud's got a pinched style to his reed work, creating a tone ... read moreCD
Franco Ambrosetti —
Heart Bop ... CD Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1981. New Copy ...
$13.99
That's "heart bop", not "hardbop" – a title that really gets at the warm feeling and sense of soul on this overlooked date! The album's an early 80s gem from Enja – cut at a time when the label was really finding its own, and doing an especially great job of giving ... read moreCD
Francesco Amenta on tenor saxophone, Cyrus Chestnut on piano, Kimon Karfoutzos on bass, and Gary Kerezou on drums. CD
American-Dutch All Stars —
For All We Know ... CD Blue Jack Jazz/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 2003. New Copy ...
$9.99
A tight, old school set of jazz from the Dutch American All Stars – a group that features trumpeter John Marshall, pianist Hod O'Brien, bassist Jacques Schols, and drummer Peter Ypma – all playing here in very relaxed, familiar company! There's nothing too fancy or overdone with these ... read moreCD
(Part of the "Jazz Premium Seats – Rare Jazz – Live & Sessions" series!)
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... read moreCD
(Traycard has some clear tape and is missing one spine.)
A classic album from Gene Ammons – one that features the tenor legend at his prime, working in two different settings! The first batch has Ammons "battling" Sonny Stitt in a set of stuff that features hard twin tenors in the frontline, with the kind of cutting contests the two of ... read moreCD
Gritty live work from twin tenor giants Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon – recorded in an open-ended style that's a bit like some of Gordon's famous early work on the Central Avenue scene in LA, or Ammons' famous live "battles" with Sonny Stitt! The date was recorded in Chicago at the ... read moreCD
An early 80s look at Latin jazz from David Amram – with a who's who of Latin jazz players and stellar jazz musicians of other realms – including Paquito D'Riveria, Candido, Machito & Machito Jr, Brazilian percussion guru Duduca Fonseca, David Fathead Newman, Jimmy Knepper, Pepper ... read moreCD
Franck Amsallem —
Gotham Goodbye ... CD Jazz & People (France), 1990. Used Gatefold ...
$11.99
Franck Amsallem on piano, Irving Acao on tenor sax, Viktor Nyberg on bass, and Gautier Garrigue on drums. CD
Jacob Anderskov on piano, Chris Speed on saxophone and clarinet, Michael Formanek on bass, and Gerald Cleaver on drums. CD
Chris Anderson Trio —
Blues One ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ...
$29.99
Rare later work from pianist Chris Anderson – an under-recorded modernist who first made a name for himself on the Chicago scene of the 60s, but who's emerging here as a warmer, gentler soul on the keys! The set's got the feel of some of the other DIW piano trio sessions from the time – ... read moreCD
A great little batch of jazzy soul by Vince Andrews – a vocalist and sax player from Columbus, Ohio – which is where he recorded this obscure early 80s set, a record with a vibe that's maybe more 70s overall! The record has a great little groove – kind of that Charles Earland ... read moreCD
Includes the songs "Story I", "Pinnochio's Dream", "Back To The North", "Goris", "Bar Wah Wah", "Manhattan Circus", "Parallel Worlds", "In The Big City", "Sunrise", "McCoi", "Tata", "2/ ... read moreCD
Apostolis Anthimos with Erik Truffaz —
50 – Live In NOSPR ... CD GAD (Poland), 2021. New Copy 2CD ...
$22.9924.99
Contemporary fusion from Polish guitarist Apostolis Anthimos, and a set with some nicely dark qualities at times – kind of a mix of straightforward grooves and a few more outside moments that change things up over the course of the double-length set! The core quartet features Piotr Matusik ... read moreCD
Ron Aprea on alto and sopranino saxophone, Steve Greenfield on alto saxophone, Marc Schwartz on alto and tenor saxophone and flute, Frank Perowsky on tenor saxophone, Brian Lynch and Steve Madaio on trumpet, Robert Millikan on trumpet and flugelhorn, Dom Minasi on guitar, Brett Walfish and Carrie ... read moreCD
One of the coolest albums ever from this hip Brazilian organist – a set that just features a small combo behind his lead work on the keys – in a mode that ties the album more strongly to the world of samba and bossa jazz than any of his other records of the decade! There's still lots ... (Brazil, Jazz)read moreCD
Sergio Armaroli, Steve Piccolo & Elliot Sharp —
Blue In Mind ... CD Leo (UK), 2020. Used ...
$4.99
Features Sergio Armaroli on vibes, Steve Piccolo on vocals and speech, and Elliot Sharp on guitar, soprano saxophone, and guitar devices. CD
Ambassador Satch is a key statement of Armstrong's global power in the postwar years, a time when the State Department was using his talents to mend fences and open doors after WWII. The material is Armstrong at his best comeback stretch – and most of these recall the classic sound of his ... read moreCD
With Orchestra Luic Russell, Orchestra Carroll Dickerson, Henry Allen, JC Higgenbotham, Albert Nicholas, Fred Robinson, Zutty Singelton, and Cas McCord. CD
Vintage Okeh material with Joe Turner on piano and Lionel Hampton on vibes! Tracks include "Dinah", "I'm A Ding Dong Daddy (From Dumas)", "Body And Soul", "You're Lucky To Me", "Just A Gigolo", "Shine", "Blue Again", and "I ... read moreCD
A beautifully-done collection – all the early small combo material recorded by the early groups of Louis Armstrong – collected here with great sound and fantastic notes as well! CD
Features Kid Ory, Johnny Dodds, and work with the vocal duo Butterbeans and Suzie! Tracks include "Gut Bucket Blues", "Comet Chop Suey", "Heebie Jeebies", "He Likes It Slow", "King Of The Zulus", "Sweet Little Papa", "Big Butter And ... read moreCD
Features Fred Robinson on trombone, Don Redman on alto and clarinet, and Earl Hines on piano – plus work with Carroll Dickerson's Savoyagers! Tracks include "Fireworks", "Skip The Gutter", "Two Deuces", "Savoyagers' Stomp", and "Beau Koo Jack" ... read moreCD
With Jack Teagarden on trombone, Barney Bigard on clarinet, Earl Fatha Hines on piano, Arvell Shaw on bass, Big Sid Catlett on drums, and Velma Middleton on vocals. CD
Includes the songs "A Monday Date", "West End Blues", "Basin Street Blues", "Beau Koo Jack", "Save It,Pretty Mama", "St.James Infirmary", "Tight Like This", "Mahogany Hall Stomp", "(What Did I Do To Be So)Black And ... read moreCD
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 moreCD
Tracks include "Pennies From Heaven", "Snafu", "Ain't Misbehavin", "Sugar", "Save It, Pretty Mama", "I've Got The World On A String", and "Mighty River" – 15 tracks total. CD
(Tray card has a cutout hole.)
Louis Armstrong —
Love Songs ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 20s/Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ...
$1.99
Tracks include "Squeeze Me", "Body & Soul", "My Sweet", "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)", "All Of Me", and "I'm Crazy About My Baby" – 15 tracks total. CD
Includes a bonus disc with music from Jack Teagarden with Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra, Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers, Fats Waller Feat. Sara Martin, Louis Armstrong with Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra with Louis Jordan, Bessie Smith & Louis Armstrong, King ... read moreCD
A classic live date from Satchmo – and expanded to include the complete performances on that legendary night at Boston's Symphony Hall – for the first time ever! Recorded in November of 1947 and originally released in '51, it's never before been issued with both the first and second ... read moreCD
Includes music by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band and the Red Onion Jazz Babies and features Johnny Dodds, Baby Dodds, and Sidney Bechet. 25 tracks total. CD
Louis Armstrong/Wonderful World Of Louis Armstrong Allstars —
Gift To Pops ... CD Verve, 2021. Used ...
$8.99
Includes the songs "When It's Sleepy Time Down South", "The Peanut Vendor", "Struttin' With Some Barbeque", "Up A Lazy River", "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead", "Rockin' Chair", "St. Louis Blues", "A Kiss To Build A Dream ... read moreCD
Horacee Arnold —
Tribe ... CD Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1973. New Copy ...
$6.9911.98
A very soulful batch of fusion tracks from drummer Horacee Arnold – here leading a group that includes reed talents Billy Harper and Joe Farrell, percussionist Ralph McDonald, guitarist Ralph Towner, and Dave Friedman on vibes and percussion. Tracks are long and spiralling, with a spiritual ... read moreCD
Lynne Arriale —
Convergence ... CD Motema, 2010. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print. Cover has light wear and a penmark through barcode.)
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Live In Paris ... CD BYG/Fuel 2000, 1969. Used 2 CDs ...
$9.99
Seminal work from the Art Ensemble of Chicago – recorded during their most creative period ever! The album was recorded live in October of 1969 – at a time when the group had pulled up roots and moved to France for a few years, bursting on the European scene with unique creativity that ... read moreCD
Beautiful work from the Art Ensemble – and one of their undisputed classics! The record features some of the most perfectly realized moments the band ever cut to wax, with a blend of whimsical multi-instrumental improvisation, and a strong sense of the spiritual tradition in jazz. The album ... read moreCD
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 moreCD
One side of AEoC material, another that has the group joined by Bowie's Brass Fantasy ensemble – on titles that include "Variations", "Jackson In Your House", "Song For Atala", "Ride The Line", "Yobu Sun", and "Great Pretender". CD
(Out of print and includes obi! Obi has a UPC sticker on the back panel.)