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Kaoru Abe —
Last Recording ... CD DIW (Japan), 1978. Used ... $11.99
The last studio session ever from Japanese reed genius Kaoru Abe – a relatively short album, but a pretty mindblowing one as well! The core of the set features an alto sax improvisation that's a wonderful illustration of Abe's sense of sharpness and space – that way he has of cutting a ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Muhal Richard Abrams —
Blu Blu Blu ... CD Soul Note (Italy), 1990. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Muhal Richard Abrams —
Blues Forever ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1981. Used ... $8.99
Hardly the blues that you might expect from the title – although knowing Muhal Richard Abrams, there's no doubt some sort of blues influence lurking in the background of his complicated orchestrations for the date! The album's a suite of original compositions by Abrams – all numbers ... read more CD
Muhal Richard Abrams —
Think All, Focus One ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1994. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print.)
Muhal Richard Abrams & Marty Ehrlich —
Open Air Meeting ... CD New World, 1997. Used ... $5.99
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Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra —
Rejoicing With The Light ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1983. Used ... $14.99
Early 80s recording for Black Saint, performed in New York with a group that includes Craig Harris, Baikida Carroll, Abdul Wadud, Janette Moody, and Andrew Cyrille – among others. The pieces are all larger orchestral ones, and feature more of Abrams' complicated scoring for ensemble passages. ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Four String, 2002. Used ... $6.99
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Strut (UK), 2016. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Legendary reedman Idris Ackamoor is strongly back in action – working here with a new version of his classic Pyramids group from the 70s – with a groove that's every bit as righteous as their classic albums from back in the day! In truth, Ackamoor has been going strongly over the ... read more CD
Also available We Be All Africans (180 gram pressing – with CD) ... LP 28.99
George Adams —
America ... CD Somethin Else/Blue Note (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... $16.99
A surprising project from tenorist George Adams – one that seems to take its cover and title quite seriously – yet also find a way to have some real fun with the concept too! The album's definitely an Americanist one – as the tunes are all older standards from our nation's ... read more CD
(A "Somethin'else Since 1988" series SHM-CD pressing!)
George Adams —
Nightingale (with bonus track) ... CD Somethin Else/Blue Note (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful work from reedman George Adams – a set that has him blowing some great tenor, plus a bit of flute and soprano sax too – on a set of laidback tracks served up with a great quartet! George's horn is definitely the star attraction here – but the combo's got just the right ... read more CD
(A "Somethin'else Since 1988" series SHM-CD pressing!)
Savoy, 1957. Used ... $17.99
A fantastic album from Pepper Adams – one of his best, and an incredibly swinging session that will make you forget that he's playing a heavy baritone! At some level, the session shouldn't work so well – as it's got a rhythm group that's not particularly hard-hitting – with Hank ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
World Pacific/Mighty Quinn, 1957. Used ... $9.99
A real lost treasure from Pacific Jazz – a rare late 50s west coast session from Pepper Adams, featuring the amazing baritonist in a group with Lee Katzman on trumpet, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums! The sound is incredible – on a par with that rare ... read more CD
Also available Critics' Choice – Pepper Adams ... CD 14.99(Out of print.)
Pepper Adams —
Critics' Choice – Pepper Adams ... CD World Pacific/EMI (Japan), 1957. Used ... $14.99
A real lost treasure from Pacific Jazz – a rare late 50s west coast session from Pepper Adams, featuring the amazing baritonist in a group with Lee Katzman on trumpet, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums! The sound is incredible – on a par with that rare ... read more CD
Also available Critics' Choice – Pepper Adams ... CD 9.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99
Exactly the kind of session that really lets Pepper Adams show his stuff – full of long, live tracks that really have Adams stretching out on baritone – handling the instrument with soul, depth, and dexterity that might well be unmatched during this point in his career! The quartet ... read more CD
(Part of the Enja Jazz Master Works series!)
Atlantic/Savoy, 1955. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
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Riverside/OJC, 1961. Used ... $5.99
Pretty darn hip stuff – and with some great soloing by Cannonball! The record features Adderley's alto fronting a large group conducted by Ernie Wilkins, and featuring a host of hip players like Melba Liston, Oliver Nelson, Jerome Richardson, Ray Barretto, Sam Jones, and Wynton Kelly. The ... read more CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Best Of Cannonball Adderley – The Capitol Years ... CD Capitol, Late 60s. Used ... $3.99
Titles include "74 Miles Away", "Country Preacher", "Work Song", "Jive Samba", "Mercy Mercy Mercy", "Walk Tall", and "Why Am I Treated So Bad" – lots of classics produced by David Axelrod! CD
(Out of print original CD pressing.)
Cannonball Adderley —
In A Good Groove ... CD Capitol/Pair, 1990. Used ... $4.99
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EmArcy/Verve, 1955. Used ... $3.99
Very early work from Cannonball Adderley – recorded way before the funky years, when he was a hard-wailing soulful soloist with a lot of bop in his style! Cannon's paired here with brother Nat, a good companion even at this early stage – and the two of them solo in front of a large ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Riverside/Universal (Japan), 1961. Used ... $33.99
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 more CD
(Out of print DSD pressing, with obi.)
Capitol (Japan), 1966. Used ... $6.99
If the 60's ever had a "hit" jazz record, it was probably this one! The album's a sparkling live session featuring the trademark soul jazz sounds of the Cannonball Adderley group with Joe Zawinul on acoustic and electric piano, and brother Nat Adderley on cornet. The tracks have a long ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Pablo, 1960. Used ... $3.99
Can't get enough Cannonball Adderley during this magical point in his career – the time when things were really coming together for his uniquely soulful sound, as you'll hear in this set! The live date's got all the crackle and fire of famous Adderley albums for Riverside – and it ... read more CD
Trema (France), 1960/1961. Used ... $18.99
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Verve, 1950s. Used ... $1.99
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Pablo/OJC, 1960. Used ... $7.99
A real treat for Cannonball Adderley fans in the years after his passing – vintage live material recorded in 1960, right at a time when Adderley was really finding his groove! The lineup here features a classic quintet – with brother Nat on cornet, Victor Feldman on piano, Sam Jones on ... read more CD
Evidence, 1995. Used ... $6.99
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Enja (Germany), 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
In & Out (Germany), 1989. Used ... $3.99
Features Vincent Herring on alto and Art Resnick on piano. CD
(Out of print.)
Nat Adderley —
Work Song ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1960. Used ... $4.99
When it comes to soul jazz, you can't get any more classic than this! The title was one of the biggest jazz hits of the 60s – covered by countless other artists, but presented here in all its original brilliance in a group led by its composer, a young Nat Adderley! At the time of the record ... read more CD
Sweet Basil/Bellaphon (Germany), 1990. Used ... $4.99
With Sonny Fortune and Vincent Herring on alto saxes, plus Rob Bargad on piano, Walter Booker on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Rob (Brazil), 2017. New Copy ... $18.99
A beautiful jazz album from Brazilian arranger Antonio Adolfo – and a tribute to saxophone great Wayne Shorter, but done with a very personal feel! Adolfo's an artist with work that stretches back to the 60s – when he often worked with groovy larger arrangements – but in recent ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Rai Trade (Italy), 2009. Used ... $4.99
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Yemaya (Spain), 2000. New Copy ... $9.99 14.95
A wonderfully-done session of Latin jazz – played by a combo formed to pay tribute to the music of Cuban composer Emiliano Salvador! The group on the set is totally great – and features piano by Chuco Valdes, trombone by Juan Pablo Torres, tenor and flute from Juan Manuel, and congas ... (Latin, Jazz) read more CD
DF, 2009. Used ... $5.99
Sesac (Brazil), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
One of the greatest albums in years from percussion Airto Moreira – a set that really lives up to the complex sort of grooves he first brought to our shores in the 70s! Airto's back home in Brazil for this set, and working with a really great lineup – a group that's heavy on acoustic ... (Brazil, Jazz) read more CD
Tachibana/BBE (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
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 CD
Also available Tachibana ... LP 30.99
Tachibana/Octave (Japan), 1975. New Copy Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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 CD
Also available (Part of the Deep Jazz Reality series!)
Tachibana ... LP 30.99
Tachibana ... CD 13.99
Concord, 1994. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print.)
Candid/King (Japan), 1960. Used ... $9.99
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 more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Verve (Japan), 1957. Used ... $18.99
One of the first American albums to ever feature the piano of Toshiko Akioshi – and a set that's oddly split with work from jazz accordionist Leon Sash – who also appeared at the Newport Jazz Festival at the same time! Toshiko is on side one – in a trio with Gene Cherico on bass ... read more CD
Also available Toshiko Akiyoshi & Leon Sash At Newport ... LP 6.99(SHMCD pressing.)
ASR, 2005. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr.)
Joe Albany with Warne Marsh —
Right Combination ... CD Riverside/OJC, 1957. Used ... $16.99
A teaming of two modern jazz talents from differing generations – one, pianist Joe Albany, rediscovered and re-recorded here after a number of years of obscurity during the 50s – the other, Warne Marsh, an emerging genius with one of the best tenor tones of his generation. The pair ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Howard Alden & George Van Eps —
13 Strings ... CD Concord, 1991. Used ... $9.99
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Love Slave, 1999. Used ... $9.99
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Milestone, 2000. Used ... $6.99
Excellent work from one of our favorite young tenor players! When Alexander first started out in Chicago, we'd catch him at southside gigs, either on his own or in Charles Earland's group – and we'd marvel at the richness of his playing, even though he was just an unknown young player in his ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $13.99
A wicked bit of funky jazz from reedman Harold Alexander – and a set that's much sharper and harder-edged than some of his later work! There's maybe a bit of freedom in the mix, here too – some post-Coltrane spiritualism that mixes with some of the more funk-based currents – ... read more CD
Concord, 1994. Used ... $15.99
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(Out of print, booklet has a small tear & promotional stamp on CD.)
Telarc, 2004. Used ... $5.99
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Monty Alexander, Ray Brown, & Herb Ellis —
Triple Treat 2 ... CD Concord, 1987. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Geri Allen —
Nurturer ... CD Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $9.99
Features Marcus Belgrave on trumpet and Kenny Garrett on alto! CD
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DIW (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
Beautiful trio work from Geri Allen – recording here with a great group that features Paul Motian on drums and some especially great work from Charlie Haden on bass! Haden's bass really figures into the sound of most of the songs strongly – almost leading more than Allen's piano, with ... read more CD
BMG, 2000. Used ... $6.99
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JSP (UK), 1929/1930. Used ... $3.99
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Savant, 2018. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
A beautiful album of ballads from tenor saxophonist JD Allen – one that could easily fit alongside classic 60s sessions in a similar mode! Allen's always been a dynamic player, but here he's got this nicely understated approach – one that really stuns us with the richness of his tenor ... read more CD
Blue Note, 2017. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
One of the coolest records in years from the legendary Tony Allen – and that's saying a lot, given that his legacy includes famous work as a drummer with Fela Kuti, and a much more recent run of very experimental recordings! This set has Tony soaring out on Blue Note – and working with ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
Palmetto, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Fetaures Ted Nash on tenor and flute, Michael Blake on soprano and tenor, and Frank Kimbrough on piano and Wurlitzer! CD
Atlantic, Late 60s. Used 2CD ... $6.99
46 tracks!! CD
(Out of print, slipcover has some light edgewear.)
Atlantic, Late 60s. Used ... $3.99
Groovy 20 track "best of" CD compiling tracks from his Atlantic recordings of the late 60's and early 70's, with loads of his usual cool hipster jazz vocals and New Orleans piano playing. Cuts include "Seventh Son", "Swingin' Machine", "Your Mind Is On ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99
Collectables/Atlantic, 1962/1966. Used ... $4.99
2 Atlantic sessions from Mose – back to back on one CD! I Don't Worry is one of Mose's first albums for Atlantic – a great set of soulful jazz vocals, done in a rootsy style that has some slight New Orleans touches – and a nice sort of beat undercurrent! The sound of the set ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
BGP (UK), Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99
Mose Allison is one of the coolest, grooviest singers ever to grace the face of jazz – a voice you'll recognize instantly, even if you don't know his name – and an artist who had a huge influence on the sound of the London scene in the 60s! Mose was mod before mod was a thing – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
JCI, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $2.99
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Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $9.99
Maarten Altena —
Code ... CD Hat Hut (Switzerland), 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Maarten Altena —
Rif ... CD Hat Hut (Switzerland), 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Tum (Finland), 2013. Used ... $9.99
Blistering work from drummer Barry Altschul – working here in the company of bold young tenorist Jon Irabgon, and matching his youthful energy at every step! The set's easily one of the most driven we've heard from Altschul in many years – a trio date that also features the bass of Joe ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Improvising Artists Inc (Italy), 1967. Used ... $19.99
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Also available Virtuosi ... LP 13.99(Out of print.)
Trost (Austria), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
Breathily-blown brilliance from tenor saxophonist Rodrigo Amado – working here in a very well-matched frontline that features the mighty Joe McPhee on pocket trumpet and soprano sax – both instruments he uses with a deftness that takes us back to is early albums on Hat Hut! Both ... read more CD
Also available History Of Nothing ... LP 22.99
Enja (Germany), 1993. Used ... $9.99
A hell of a trumpeter, with a hell of a group – heard here live at the Blue Note in New York, with a very open, freewheeling vibe! Franco Ambrosetti is a player who can sometimes be very much involved with the concept of a project – so much so that we sometimes forget that at the core, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
American Jazz Quintet —
From Bad To Badder ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1991. Used ... $11.99
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Blue Note, 1939. Used ... $1.99
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Prestige/OJC, 1964. Used ... $8.99
Bad Bossa Nova is right – as Gene Ammons really hits a great groove here – one that's not exactly bossa, but which has lots of Latin and tropical touches! The session makes great use of 2 guitars at the same time – using that of Kenny Burrell for soulful rhythm, but also adding ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
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Also available Gene Ammons Story – Gentle Jug ( Nice An' Cool/
Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $6.99
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... read more CD
Verve/Jazz Heritage, 1961. Used ... $3.99
Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt go head to head in this classic album of tracks that perfectly captures the joy and fury of their live performances from years before! The record was cut in Chicago with a very hard rhythm section that includes John Houston on piano, Charles Williams on bass, and George ... read more CD
ECM (Germany), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99 18.98
An excellent trio outing from bassist Arild Andersen – and a set that's maybe got a sharper edge than some of his other albums for ECM! Part of that edge comes from tenorist Tommy Smith, who himself is in territory here that's bolder and more striking than we remember from his own albums ... read more CD
Okka Disk, 1997. Used ... $18.99
1996 recording that brings together Chicago tenor giant and the DKV trio, featuring tenorist Ken Vandermark, percussionist Hamid Drake, and bassist Kent Kessler. The DKV trio are one of the city's crack jazz units at the moment, and their tight angular playing is a perfect accompaniment to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Enja/Rhino, 1985. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Cexton, 1998. Used ... $2.99
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Clean Feed (Portugal), 2017. New Copy ... $13.99
A really fantastic set from this Swedish nine piece ensemble – a record that's overflowing with brash performance and unbridled energy – adventurous, but never totally free – and always given the right sort of focus to make things come across with a tremendous amount of power! ... read more CD
Capitol/Bear Family (Germany), 1950s. New Copy ... $19.99 22.99
Plenty of folks jumped on the rock and roll bandwagon in the 50s, and most of them slid right off – but somehow trumpeter Ray Anthony managed to do a better job than most – as you'll hear here on this great collection of Capitol recordings from the postwar years! It might be Capitol to ... read more CD
Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $7.99
A sweet mix of jazz, funk, and some tighter instrumental modes – a set that takes all the best energy of the Flying Dutchman label, and packs it into shorter tracks that have a very groovy feel! At some level, the album's a bit like the work that Tom Scott was doing for the label at the time ... read more CD
Also available Oh! Calcutta ... LP 19.99(Part of the Flying Dutchman 1000 Master Collection!)
Flying Dutchman/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $13.99
A fantastic record – and a really mindblowing mix of spiritual jazz and electronics! The set is an amazing collaboration between trumpeter Don Cherry and pioneering electronic musician Jon Appleton – one of those rare meetings of the minds that goes far deeper than you'd expect! On ... (Out Sound, Jazz) read more CD
Early Autumn, 2013. Used ... $7.99
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Gull/Dusk Fire (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $12.99
A sweet set from British jazz rock genius Neil Ardley – one that has him working off the vibe explored on the Greek Variations album, but hitting a sound that's a fair bit funkier overall! As with other efforts, Ardley draws here on some really top-shelf talents for his ideas – ... read more CD
