An early album as a leader from the great Roy Ayers – a set that captures the vibes man at a time when he'd been working on the west coast soul jazz scene, and was stepping into even greater fame in the group of Herbie Mann! Yet this set is definitely Roy's own – kind of an ... (Jazz) read moreCD
2 of Lester Bowie's hard-to-find albums on Muse – Fast Last and Rope-a-Dope – both recorded after the classic years of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and before the painful Brass Fantasy recordings. Both records are very hip sessions, with Bowie leading different groupings of avant ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An amazing album! Drummer Roy Brooks leads a crack 70's soul jazz ensemble that includes Woody Shaw, George Coleman, and Cecil McBee – and the group play four long fantastic tracks that are all originals. Titles include "The Free Slave", "Understanding", and "Will ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Burrell —
Handcrafted ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1978. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
An obscure little session from Kenny Burrell – recorded at the end of the 70s, and with a very laidback feel! The set was produced by Helen Keane, who'd done some of Bill Evans' greatest sets – and who had a real ear for the mellower side of the jazz spectrum. And for the record, she's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Burrell —
Laid Back ... CD 32 Jazz, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ...
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Obscure work from Kenny Burrell – material originally issued by Muse Records, most of it with a very laidback feel – as you'd guess from the title! The original sides were produced by Helen Keane, who'd done some of Bill Evans' greatest sets – and who had a real ear for the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Joe Chambers —
Almoravid ... CD 32 Jazz/Muse, 1973. Used ...
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Wonderful work from an unsung hero of the soulful jazz underground of the 70s! Although Joe Chambers came to great fame as the writer and drummer behind some of Bobby Hutcherson's best records late 60s, he didn't really ever make that many records under his own name as a leader – and this ... (Jazz) read moreCD
We never tire of the saxophone work of Sonny Criss – and this mid 70s gem is a perfect example of his brilliance! Sonny's sound on alto here is completely his own – raspily, soulful style that's really unique – and which draws strongly from Criss' rich life experience, including ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great later work from Sonny Criss – very much in the format of his late 60s work for Prestige, but with an approach that's perhaps a bit more open-ended overall! The vibe here is laidback and soulful – Sonny blowing alto sax in that wonderful, all-his-own sort of tone – a sound ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The legendary meeting of the two biggest Brazilian keyboard talents of the 70s – Joao Donato and Eumir Deodato – coming together in beautifully funky formation! The sound is a great blend of the moody electric work of Donato's classic Quem E Quem album, and some of the fuller, funkier ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Billy Drummond on drums and Ray Drummond on bass – plus Renee Rosnes on piano! (Jazz) CD
Charles Earland —
Almighty Burner ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ...
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Collects tracks from the albums Smokin, In The Pocket, Whip Appeal, and Unforgettable. Sidemen include George Coleman, Houston Person, Melvin Sparks, Eric Alexander, Idris Muhammad, and others. (Jazz) CD
This one was recorded in 1968, issued briefly on a small label, and then finally pressed for the larger masses during the early 70s by the Cobblestone label. Despite this checkered history, though, the album's one of Green's best small group recordings – and features a classic jazz organ ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Fantastic material from the late 60's period in which Eddie Harris was using his amazing tone, Atlantic's money, and the deep resources of the Chicago jazz scene to come up with some of the best recordings of his career. The four albums on this CD set – The In Sound, Mean Greens, Tender ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, slipcase not included.)
Jimmy Heath —
Professor ... CD 32 Jazz, 1974/1985/1987. Used ...
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Collects tracks from three Landmark LP's – The Time & The Place, New Picture, and Peer Pleasure – featuring Curtis Fuller, Stanley Cowell, Tommy Flangagn, Mtume, and others. (Jazz) CD
A subtle gem from Bobby Hutcherson's wonderful years on Landmark Records – a point when he was really getting back to basics, and cutting some great straight work that almost hearkened back to his 60s gems on Blue Note! The set's recorded live at the Village Vanguard – and Bobby swings ... (Jazz) read moreCD
2 of the nicer Bobby Hutcherson albums of the past 20 years, put together back to back on another one of those nifty 32 Jazz CD packages dedicated to helping jazz fans today rediscover lost gems of the past. Both records have a nice spare straight-ahead jazz sound, which is a refreshing change ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Jazz Passengers with Deborah Harry & Elvis Costello —
Individually Twisted ... LP 32 Jazz, 1996. Near Mint- ...
$9.99
A surprising 90s set from The Jazz Passengers – the New York group who'd worked in many modes other than just the straight jazz you might guess from their name, but who here maybe take things back to basics, especially on some of the cuts that bring in vocals from famous guests who include ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Recent peach vinyl reissue on Modern Harmonic, still in the stickered resealable outer sleeve.)
A surprising 90s set from The Jazz Passengers – the New York group who'd worked in many modes other than just the straight jazz you might guess from their name, but who here maybe take things back to basics, especially on some of the cuts that bring in vocals from famous guests who include ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice set that brings together the best moments from Eddie Jefferson's Muse years! Eddie's one of our favorite jazz vocalists of all time – and even though he got his start in the bebop years, these 70's recordings are still fantastic stuff. In fact, they may even show him in his best light ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Nice reissue of this rare Clifford Jordan session from the mid 70s, recorded for "Dolphy Productions" in Paris, and with a feel and a spirit very similar to his Jordan's Strata East albums from the same time – like Glass Bead Games and In The World! The group is similar to those ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Sheila Jordan —
From The Heart ... CD 32 Jazz, 1980s/Early 90s. Used ...
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One of the greatest contributions made by the 32 Jazz label so far has been the rich amount of classic Roland Kirk material they've released on the market. The best of Kirk's work has been out of print for years, and like the folks at 32 Jazz, we think that's a darn shame – which is why we're ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Nice 2CD set that brings together the last 3 albums that Roland Kirk recorded before his untimely death in the late 70s. The albums show Kirk moving between his own unique jazz vision, and an exploration into older traditional forms. While not his most immediately compelling works, the albums do ... (Jazz) read moreCD
2 classic Atlantic sessions by Roland Kirk! The wonderful Volunteered Slavery is our favorite Roland Kirk album, and a beautiful mix of two different styles. Side one's got Roland doing these crazy takes on late 60's pop cuts like "My Cherie Amour" and "Say a Little Prayer", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An incredible little album from Eric Kloss – one of our favorites ever from this period, and a record that shows how tremendously he'd grown in just a few years of jazz recording! The set features a quintet with Dave Holland on bass, Ron Thomas on electric piano, and Pat Martino on guitar ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The title definitely gets it right – as this is the real sound of Lee Konitz – the kind of extra-special approach to alto sax that made Lee one of the true modern giants of the 50s, with an approach that nobody had ever heard before! The album captures Konitz at the height of his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Despite the stupid name (or perhaps because of it), this is one of the great lost sessions of the 60s! Drummer Pete LaRoca originally cut this set for the tiny Douglas label, and the session's an amazing bit of modernist jazz that features a rare non-Sun Ra appearance by tenorist John Gilmore. ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Two great sets from reedman Charles Lloyd! Dream Weaver really pushes forward all the experiments he'd begun in the Chico Hamilton group – and shows a bold move forward for rhythms in 60s jazz! The tracks are long, and spiral out wonderfully – but in ways that are different than those ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Pat Martino —
Footprints ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1975. Used ...
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Martino plays in a 2-guitar quartet – with Bobby Rose backing him up on guitar, plus rhythm accompaniment by Richard Davis and Billy Higgins. The sound's definitely in the trippier, post-hippie style of Martino's work, with a sort of looseness and fluidity that you either love or hate, but a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
This might well be the best album that Les McCann ever cut during the 70s! It's got some killer electric piano riffs, of the sort that are being sampled heavily today by the kids, and which are getting his music to a whole new generation. The tracks have a tight spacey funk sound, and they don't ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Later material by Mingus – and very much an exploration of rootsier styles, with a slight modernist bent. The group's a good assemblage of players who'd become Mingus' most trusted by this point – a smaller ensemble that includes George Adams, Don Pullen, Ronald Hampton, and the always- ... (Jazz) read moreCD
James Moody's definitely feelin it here – stepping back into a straighter hardbop mode after some funkier sets of the early 70s – really sounding great on tenor, alto, and flute – and working with a very hip quartet for the date! Kenny Barron's in the group on both electric and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Mark Murphy —
Jazz Standards ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ...
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A great 2CD set that brings together some of Mark Murphy's best recordings for the legendary Muse label – one that has a focus on the more standard sides sung by Murphy, but in true Murphy mode, also has some really surprising moments! Murphy's work for the label really helped redefine the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Mark Murphy —
Songbook ... CD 32 Jazz, 1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ...
$14.99
With Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet and Stan Hope on piano – on titles that include "Only Trust Your Heart", "Almost Like Being In Love", "Everything Happens To Me", and "Just For You". (Jazz) CD
A great little later set from Charlie Rouse – recorded for the Landmark label, and done in a real "back to basics" style! The format is modern, Monkish hardbop – a full set of Thelonious originals, performed lovingly by Rouse, Monk's most important sideman of the 60s. The ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With Muhal Richard Abrams, Carl Allen, Kenny Barron, Joe Bonner, Anthony Braxton, Ron Carter, Joe Chambers, Paul Chambers, Ray Drummond, Frank Foster, Kenny Garrett, Onaje Allen Gumbs, Slide Hampton, Herbie Hancock, Billy Harper, Louis Hayes, Joe Henderson, Stafford James, Victor Jones, Azar ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A fantastic record – one of Shaw's real landmarks of the 70s, and a lasting testament of soul jazz genius! The record features Shaw working with a group that includes a number of like-minded players – Frank Strozier, Ronnie Matthews, and Stafford James – all of whom fit together ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A lovely record from Woody Shaw – one of his excellent and understated sides from the early 80s, recorded with a quartet that includes Cedar Walton on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Victor Jones on drums. The tunes are mostly standards, but they're handled with a soulful depth that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Woody Shaw —
Solid ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1986. Used ...
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One of Woody's last albums – a back to basics set, recorded with a group that include Kenny Garrett on alto sax, Kenny Barron on piano, and guest guitar work on one track by Peter Leitch. The approach is straight modal hardbop – in the spirit of Woody's first recordings for Muse – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Zoot Sims on tenor and soprano sax, Benny Aronov on piano, Major Holley on bass, and Mickey Roker on drums. (Jazz) CD
Lonnie Smith —
Turbanator ... CD 32 Jazz, 1991. Used ...
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Lonnie Smith on organ and piano, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, Houston Person on tenor saxophone, Buster Williams on bass, and Buddy Williams on drums. (Jazz) CD
With Roy Brooks, Jimmy Cobb, Alan Dawson, Walter Davis, George Duvivier, Barry Harris, Louis Hayes, Billy Higgins, Sam Jones, Duke Jordan, Herbie Lewis, Junior Mance, Cedar Walton, and Leroy Williams. (Jazz) CD
A smoking little bop set from Sonny Stitt – recorded live at the Keystone in 1981, as sort of a "summit meeting" of horns – one that features Richie Cole and John Handy in the frontline with Sonny! The rhythm section alone is enough to cook this one up nicely – with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Early 70s magic from Sonny Stitt – two albums recorded in 1972 for the Cobblestone label! First up is Tune Up – a great one from Stitt's post-Prestige years, and a real back-to-basics effort that recalls the genius of his work on Roost! The format is straight and simple – Stitt's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the last great albums that Hank Mobley ever cut! Although Mobley's 70s output was nothing compared to his 60s Blue Note work, this 1972 session for Cobblestone/Muse is a winner, and features the aging tenorist co-leading a crack quintet with Cedar Walton, and featuring Billy Higgins, Sam ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With Jaki Byard on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Alan Dawson on drums. Includes "Samba Du Bois", "Nefertiti", "Airegin", "The Last Page", and "The Summer Knows". (Jazz) CD
A terrible title – but a great package of tunes! The set brings together some of the more groove-heavy tracks from the 70s catalog of Muse Records – a label that's not always known for its funkier side. The package features 9 full tracks in all – all with a great take on 70s ... (Funky Compilations) read moreCD
Music from Grant Green, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Donald Byrd, Richard "Groove" Holmes, David "Fathead" Newman, Sonny Criss, Ernie Andrews, Woody Shaw, Hank Jones, and Roomful Of Blues. (Jazz) CD