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George Adams —
America ... CD 
Somethin Else/Blue Note (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Jazz) read more CD
(A "Somethin'else Since 1988" series SHM-CD pressing!)
Somethin Else/Blue Note (Japan), 1989. New Copy ... $16.99
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 ... (Jazz) read more CD
(A "Somethin'else Since 1988" series SHM-CD pressing!)
Blue Note, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.98
A landmark album – even if it was the only session that Cannonball Adderley ever cut for Blue Note! The album was recorded at a time when Adderley was working with Miles Davis – and as such, the session features a group that includes Miles, blowing in a cool tone that's a perfect ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Somethin' Else (RVG Remaster Edition) ... CD 2.99
Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $2.99
A landmark album – even if it was the only session that Cannonball Adderley ever cut for Blue Note! The album was recorded at a time when Adderley was working with Miles Davis – and as such, the session features a group that includes Miles, blowing in a cool tone that's a perfect ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Somethin' Else (with bonus track) ... CD 3.99
Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $3.99
A landmark album – even if it was the only session that Cannonball Adderley ever cut for Blue Note! The album was recorded at a time when Adderley was working with Miles Davis – and as such, the session features a group that includes Miles, blowing in a cool tone that's a perfect ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Somethin' Else (RVG Remaster Edition) ... CD 2.99
Blue Note, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Maybe the first album by Ambrose Akinmusire to carry a parental advisory warning on the front – and for good reason, too – as there's a powerful message here that really goes beyond the style of his previous albums! The set's clearly a product of the Trump moment – with rhymes by ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Origami Harvest ... CD 9.99
Blue Note, 2018. Used ... $9.99
Maybe the first album by Ambrose Akinmusire to carry a parental advisory warning on the front – and for good reason, too – as there's a powerful message here that really goes beyond the style of his previous albums! The set's clearly a product of the Trump moment – with rhymes by ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Origami Harvest ... CD 13.99
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) read more CD
Tony Allen & Jeff Mills —
Tomorrow Comes The Harvest (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note (France), 2018. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The great Tony Allen has always been a hell of a collaborator – especially in his later years – and here, he makes some really wonderful music with Jeff Mills – a criss-crossing of acoustic and electric percussion patterns that are every bit as hypnotic as Allen's early material, ... (Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chet Baker —
Picture Of Heath ... CD Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Blue Note, 2008. Used ... $2.99
Blue Note, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
One of the things we really love about a Kenny Barron album with horns – and there's a lot of them – is that when Kenny works with horn players, he always lets their voices ring out as strongly as his in the lead – and maybe even more strongly overall! That's definitely the case ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note/Vogue (UK), Early 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
Vogue overseas issue of material that this famous soprano saxophonist recorded for Blue Note – with titles that include "Old Stack O Lee Blues", "Bechet's Fantasy", "Runnin Wild"< "Jelly Roll", "Mandy", and "Tailgate Ramble". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover and label both have promo stamps.)
Blue Note, 1959. Used ... $16.99
Killer work from the classic late 50s years of the Jazz Messengers – and an album that Blue Note didn't choose to release until the end of the 70s! The record's a historic one – as it mark's Wayne Shorter's first session with the group, and the first time that they recorded his great ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99
One of Art Blakey's first true moments of genius! This transitional version of the Jazz Messengers included two parts – Lee Morgan and Bobby Timmons – of the holy Morgan/Shorter/Timmons trilogy, and it's also got the added bonus of Benny Golson on tenor, who was at the height of his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Moanin' (75th anniversary edition) ... LP 16.99
Art Blakey —
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers At The Jazz Corner Of The World Vols 1 & 2 ... CD Blue Note, 1959. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer live material! Although the Jazz Messengers often recorded at Birdland (aka The Jazz Corner Of The World), the two albums on this disc are some of their best – and rarest – from that venue! The set features both volumes of these rare releases – which caught Blakey's group ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... About June 19, 2019
One of the many albums that the Jazz Messengers recorded live at Birdland, and one that features a transitional lineup for the band that has new guard players Lee Morgan on trumpet and Bobby Timmons on piano, and old guard player Hank Mobley on tenor. Everyone grooves in a very hard fashion ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... About June 19, 2019
One of the many albums that the Jazz Messengers recorded live at Birdland, and one that features a transitional lineup for the band that has new guard players Lee Morgan on trumpet and Bobby Timmons on piano, and old guard player Hank Mobley on tenor. Everyone grooves in a very hard fashion ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Blakey —
Holiday For Skins Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Near Mint- ... $38.99
The rarest of all of Art Blakey's percussion group projects – and quite possibly the best, too! The session features Blakey at the head of a strong mix of jazz and percussion players – with Art Taylor and Philly Joe Jones on the regular drum kit, Donald Byrd on trumpet and Ray Bryant ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with insert!)
Blue Note (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... About July 17, 2019
The rarest of all of Art Blakey's percussion group projects – and quite possibly the best, too! The session features Blakey at the head of a strong mix of jazz and percussion players – with Art Taylor and Philly Joe Jones on the regular drum kit, Donald Byrd on trumpet and Ray Bryant ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Holiday For Skins Vol 1 ... LP 38.99
Blue Note (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... About July 17, 2019
The rarest of all of Art Blakey's percussion group projects – and quite possibly the best, too! The session features Blakey at the head of a strong mix of jazz and percussion players – with Art Taylor and Philly Joe Jones on the regular drum kit, Donald Byrd on trumpet and Ray Bryant ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note, 1960. Used ... $9.99
A landmark album that had one of the best versions of the Jazz Messengers taking a big step forward – thanks to some increased songwriting by the group's young tenor genius – Wayne Shorter! Shorter's tunes take up all of the second half of the record, and all of them have gone onto ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Like Someone In Love ... LP 79.99(Out of print.)
Art Blakey —
Like Someone In Love ... LP Blue Note, 1960. Very Good+ ... $79.99
A landmark album that had one of the best versions of the Jazz Messengers taking a big step forward – thanks to some increased songwriting by the group's young tenor genius – Wayne Shorter! Shorter's tunes take up all of the second half of the record, and all of them have gone onto ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Like Someone In Love ... CD 9.99(New York stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Label has some smudging. Cover has light ring & edge wear, with a small stain and a date in pen on back.)
Blue Note, 1960. Very Good ... $69.99
A crackling live set from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers! The recording is one of a few that Blakey made at Birdland – and it may well be the best, as it features his killer 1960 lineup with Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, and Bobby Timmons all in the group. Tracks are longer than the group's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd Street pressing, with RVG stamp. Cover has some wear with a name in green marker on the back. Label has a touch of marker.)
Blue Note, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.99
One of Art Blakey's first true moments of genius! This transitional version of the Jazz Messengers included two parts – Lee Morgan and Bobby Timmons – of the holy Morgan/Shorter/Timmons trilogy, and it's also got the added bonus of Benny Golson on tenor, who was at the height of his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (aka Moanin) ... LP 20.99
Art Blakey —
Moanin' (RVG remastered edition – with bonus track) ... CD Blue Note, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of Art Blakey's first true moments of genius! This transitional version of the Jazz Messengers included two parts – Lee Morgan and Bobby Timmons – of the holy Morgan/Shorter/Timmons trilogy, and it's also got the added bonus of Benny Golson on tenor, who was at the height of his ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (aka Moanin) ... LP 20.99(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
Blue Note, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A wonderfully hard-storming set – and a record that not only firmly put the Jazz Messengers on the map, but also set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The group here is the early version of the Messengers – almost co-led by drummer Art Blakey with pianist Horace Silver ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Art Blakey —
Night In Tunisia (Blue Note) ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of a number of Art Blakey albums titled after "Night In Tunisia" – and most likely the best! The tune is a perfect fit for the Blakey Jazz Messengers format – long, rhythmic, really stretching out, yet allowing plenty of space for the horn players to solo. Players ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 63rd Street pressing, with RVG Stereo stamps and ear. Cover has a small name in pen on back.)
Art Blakey —
Roots & Herbs ... CD Blue Note, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A blinding session by Blakey! Truly one of his all-time great ones, and a record we've been putting on the turntable for 20 years, still always with new delight! The session was recorded in 1961 – when Blakey was working with Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan, and Wayne Shorter (who's especially ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Blakey —
Witch Doctor ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite albums ever from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – but a set that was unreleased by Blue Note for quite a few years! The set's one of two gems the group recorded in 1961, but which were held back until the end of the 60s – and it features a stellar version of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Blue Note, 1947/1948. Used ... $11.99
Stunning sounds from the earliest hardbop years of Blue Note – a brilliant CD issue of material from early 78rpm recordings! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print original Blue Note CD pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... About July 17, 2019
A slammin' LP of "jazz meets percussion", hosted by the great Art Blakey, and featuring jazz players like Curtis Fuller, Yusef Lateef, and Ahmed Abdul-Malik – plus a host of percussionists that include Solomon Ilori, Montego Joe, Chief Bey, and Garvin Masseaux. Blakey skirts nicely ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1954. Used ... $23.99
A wonderfully hard-storming set – and a record that not only firmly put the Jazz Messengers on the map, but also set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The group here is the early version of the Messengers – almost co-led by drummer Art Blakey with pianist Horace Silver ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... About July 17, 2019
A masterpiece from George Braith – one of the most unique sax players of the 60s! The album's a Blue Note classic in the Larry Young vein – with lots of free spiralling modal lines, and heavenly solos on organ, guitar, and reeds – the former of which are played by Billy Gardner ... (Jazz) read more CD
Tina Brooks —
Back To The Tracks ... CD Blue Note, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of those rare Blue Note sessions from tenorist Tina Brooks – originally recorded for the label in 1960, but never issued at the time – yet easily on a par with their more famous work of the period! Brooks' horn has a nice hard edge here – that sharp-edged modernism you'd hear ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Used ... $29.99
One of those rare Blue Note sessions from tenorist Tina Brooks – originally recorded for the label in 1960, but never issued at the time – yet easily on a par with their more famous work of the period! Brooks' horn has a nice hard edge here – that sharp-edged modernism you'd hear ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tina Brooks —
Minor Move ... LP Blue Note (Japan), 1958. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great session that was recorded by under-exposed tenor genius Tina Brooks, but which wasn't actually released until a Japanese issue of the material in the early 80s. The set's a crackling quintet hardbop session – with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Sonny Clark on piano, and Art Blakey on drums. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing! Record is great – cover has some very light wear on the edges, but is nice overall.)
Tina Brooks —
True Blue ... CD Blue Note, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever for Blue Note – and the only album recorded by tenor player Tina Brooks that was issued during his lifetime! The album's nearly perfect – and features Brooks' edgey tenor set in an all star group that includes Duke Jordan on piano, Freddie Hubbard on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note/Time Life (Spain), 1960. Used ... $7.99
One of the greatest albums ever for Blue Note – and the only album recorded by tenor player Tina Brooks that was issued during his lifetime! The album's nearly perfect – and features Brooks' edgey tenor set in an all star group that includes Duke Jordan on piano, Freddie Hubbard on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1953. Near Mint- ... $33.99
A hard to get Japanese-only vinyl issue of alternate takes and a few odd masters that Blue Note had of some of Brownie's nice early 50s sides. Taken from the same sessions that yielded the very nice Memorial Album they issued, the playing here represents Brown at his best, with his crisp bop style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert!)
Clifford Brown —
More Memorable Tracks ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1953. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A hard to get Japanese only issue of alternate takes and a few odd masters that Blue Note had of some of Brownie's nice early 50s sides. Taken from the same sessions that yielded the very nice Memorial Album they issued, the playing here represents Brown at his best, with his crisp bop style ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Burrell —
Blue Lights Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Very Good ... $599.99
Some of Kenny Burrell's best early work! The album catches Kenny in the perfect Blue Note jam session mode of the late 50s – one used also with Jimmy Smith, and which features a number of the label's star players hitting hard with the main soloist. Players on the two volume set include Duke ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove, RVG stamp, and ear. Vinyl has some marks that click on "Yes Baby". Cover has some corner wear and some aging with a bit of pen on back, still looks great on front with minimal wear.)
Blue Note, 1958. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Some of Kenny's best recordings – especially from the early days! The albums contained on this 2CD set feature Kenny in the company of some of the best late 50's players at Blue Note. Junior Cook and Tina Brooks are on tenor, Duke Jordan or Bobby Timmons play piano, Louis Smith plays ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Burrell —
Freedom ... LP Blue Note (Japan), 1963. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A rare set of work by Kenny Burrell – recorded for Blue Note in 1963, but unissued until the time of this early 80s Japanese-only release! The work is amazing – quite different than some of Kenny's other work for Blue Note, in that the tracks are shorter, and apparently recorded with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Japanese pressing, GXF 3057. Cover has light edge wear and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... About June 19, 2019
Arguably one of the greatest Kenny Burrell albums ever! Unlike some of Kenny's other sessions, which hide his guitar in arrangements that are a bit too complicated – this one's a nicely stripped-down album that sets his hollow electric in a group with Tommy Flanagan on piano, Paul Chambers ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... On July 26, 2019
Arguably one of the greatest Kenny Burrell albums ever! Unlike some of Kenny's other sessions, which hide his guitar in arrangements that are a bit too complicated – this one's a nicely stripped-down album that sets his hollow electric in a group with Tommy Flanagan on piano, Paul Chambers ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet Series!)
Blue Note (Japan), New Copy ... About July 17, 2019
Blue Note, 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.98
Great great stuff – and for some folks, THE album by Kenny Burrell! This classic set features the guitarist in a quintet with Stanley Turrentine on tenor, Major Holly on bass, Bill English on drums, and the great Ray Barretto on conga – a really great lineup that sparkles with soulful ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kenny Burrell & Grover Washington Jr. —
Togethering ... LP Blue Note, 1985. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Grover Washington Jr on Blue Note – but sounding really great here in the company of guitarist Kenny Burrell – very much back to the more basic reed work of his roots, and away from some of the smoother settings of his bigger dates from a few years before! Kenny's well-crafted guitar ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1986. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Also features guitars from Bobby Broom, Rodney Jones, and Dave Jackson – plus drums from Kenny Washington! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Donald Byrd —
At The Half Note Cafe Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $16.99
One of the greatest Donald Byrd albums ever – a smoking live performance spread out over two different records – all with some of the tightest, most grooving work that Byrd ever recorded in his early years on Blue Note! Part of the strength of the set is the group – as Don's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing. Cover has heavy flaking along the bottom few inches and a split bottom seam.)
Donald Byrd —
At The Half Note Cafe Vols 1 & 2 (RVG Remaster Edition) ... CD Blue Note, 1960. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest Donald Byrd albums ever – a smoking live performance spread out over two different records – all with some of the tightest, most grooving work that Byrd ever recorded in his early years on Blue Note! Part of the strength of the set is the group – as Don's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Donald Byrd —
Best Of Donald Byrd ... CD Blue Note, Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Change", "Think Twice", "Lanasana's Priestess", "Street Lady", "Dominoes", "Wind Parade", "Flight Time", "You & Music", and "Places & Spaces". Lots of Mizell grooves! (Jazz) CD
Blue Note, 1973. Very Good ... $19.99
A landmark album – Donald Byrd's first session with producer Larry Mizell, the man who went on to forever change the face of jazz funk! After rumbling around for a few years attempting electric styles that really didn't fit his mode, Donald wisely hooked up with Larry, and hit a groove here ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UA pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Black Byrd ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album – Donald Byrd's first session with producer Larry Mizell, the man who went onto forever change the face of jazz funk! After rumbling around for a few years attempting electric styles that really didn't fit his mode, Donald wisely hooked up with Larry, and hit a groove here ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Black Byrd ... LP 19.99(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – The 80 Works" series! Ultimate HQ CD pressing.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... About June 19, 2019
An incredible album from Donald Byrd – hard, funky, and with more of an edge than most of his other Blue Note work! The sound on the album's incredibly sinister – really concerned with downward chord turns in moody rhythms – played with a real sense of soul by a frontline that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note, 1960. Used ... $12.99
A wonderfully lyrical session from trumpeter Donald Byrd – yet for some reason, the album's one of his most overlooked from the 60s! The session features material by 2 different groups – one that includes Byrd, Hank Mobley, and Duke Pearson; and another which features Byrd, alongside ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur edition, BMG club pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Hand (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best of Donald Byrd's early Blue Note albums – a sparkling set of hardbop tunes with a really souful edge! The album's one of a few that feature Byrd working with baritonist Pepper Adams – a frequent partner on his best recording dates of the late 50s, of which this set is ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Donald Byrd —
Byrd In Hand (non RVG pressing) ... CD Blue Note, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best of Donald Byrd's early Blue Note albums – a sparkling set of hardbop tunes with a really souful edge! The album's one of a few that feature Byrd working with baritonist Pepper Adams – a frequent partner on his best recording dates of the late 50s, of which this set is ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Donald Byrd —
Caricatures ... LP Blue Note, 1976. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Donald Byrd's last Blue Note album with fusion genius Larry Mizell – and a doozy! The record builds off the style of previous Byrd/Mizell outings – like Places & Spaces, Street Lady, and Black Byrd – mixing together a similar blend of heavy rhythms, keyboards, and sweet funky ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and a cutout hole.)
Donald Byrd —
Cat Walk ... LP Blue Note, 1961. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic soul jazz material from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his most sinister (and most rare) albums for Blue Note! The group's a quintet, with frequent bandmate Pepper Adams on baritone, Duke Pearson on piano, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – all grooving with some of the tightness ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cat Walk (Japanese pressing) ... CD 14.99(Liberty pressing with RVG Stereo stamp. Cover has a cut corner.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1961. Used ... $14.99
Classic soul jazz material from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his most sinister (and most rare) albums for Blue Note! The group's a quintet, with frequent bandmate Pepper Adams on baritone, Duke Pearson on piano, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – all grooving with some of the tightness ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print – inlcudes obi!)
Blue Note, 1970. Used ... $14.99
Donald Byrd in a sweet electric mode – as you'd guess from the title! The set was recorded right before Byrd's legendary run with Larry Mizell in the early 70s – and the electric approach is a bit different here – a style that blends Byrd's wonderful trumpet lines with the larger ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Booklet has a promo sticker, disc has a promo stamp. Mark through barcode.)
Donald Byrd —
Ethiopian Knights ... LP Blue Note, 1972. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet electric funk – in a very trippy style! Before Donald Byrd hooked up with Larry Mizell and started recording his smooth fusion grooves of the mid 70's, he recorded this gem – kind of a "lost" album that has Donald working in an open-ended electric sound – one that' ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UA pressing with black text and Van Gelder stamp, including the Blue Note inner sleeve. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $22.99
One of the coolest, grooviest 60s albums from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one that has him really reaching out for a hip new sound, but in ways that are different than most of his other material at the time! Key on the date is the placement of electric piano from Duke Pearson – played in ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – The 80 Works" series! Ultimate HQ CD pressing.)
Donald Byrd —
Free Form ... LP Blue Note, 1966. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark album for Donald Byrd – one that marks a key departure in his sound! Donald's really opening up on this one – picking up more of the soulful and the spiritual side of jazz, and moving from the hardbop and modern jazz of his late 50s years – no surprise, since he's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(New York stereo pressing, with Van Gelder and Stereo stamps. Cover has some ringwear and a light stain along the spine.)
Donald Byrd —
Fuego (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Donald Byrd's first albums on Blue Note – tight, soulful, and a firm statement of hardbop truth – a record that showed that Byrd was firmly on the map! The ensemble features Jackie McLean on alto, and the rhythm section includes Duke Pearson, Doug Watkins, and Lex Humphries ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Donald Byrd —
New Perspective ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Very Good ... $34.99
A classic album that mixes trumpet and voices in a swirling soulful sound that worked very well for Byrd's career! Byrd's sparkling trumpet fronts a tight septet that includes Hank Mobley, Herbie Hancock, and Kenny Burrell – and which is backed by arrangements by Coleridge Perkinson and Duke ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing, with Van Gelder/Stereo stamps. Cover has some aging, staining along the spine, and light wear.)
Donald Byrd —
Royal Flush (180 gram pressing) ... LP Blue Note (Spain), 1961. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the seminal sides cut by Donald Byrd in his partnership with Pepper Adams – a high-up, low-down set that's a smoker all the way through! Byrd's brightness on trumpet is nicely matched by Adams' fluid work on baritone sax – and the pair are wonderfully supported by a rhythm trio ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Donald Byrd —
Stepping Into Tomorrow (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note, 1975. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An essential bit of jazz funk from Donald Byrd and Larry Mizell! The groove's very similar to the classic Places & Spaces, and the record's got loads of cool spacey tracks with hot funky trumpet from Donald, and cool waves of synth and sound from Larry. The title cut's a great groover, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Donald Byrd —
Street Lady ... LP Blue Note, 1973. Very Good- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark album by Donald Byrd – the first one where he really started to click with jazz-funk producer Larry Mizell! Mizell and Byrd had worked together previously on the Black Byrd album – a soaring bit of futuristic jazz funk that took Byrd's career to a whole new level – but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... About July 17, 2019
A beautiful bit of Latin funk – and one of the rarest albums ever from the mighty Candido! The album's one of the first that has Candido stepping out of the straighter Latin jazz mode of earlier years – working with a funky lineup of players arranged by the mad genius Joe Cain, and ... (Latin) read more CD
Blue Note, 1954. Sealed ... $11.99
One of the most obscure 50s releases from Blue Note Records – part of a pair of 10" albums recorded on the west coast – which was quite a change from the label's usual east coast home! The album's originally came with no full artist information, and were released as a "blindfo ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue on UME.)
Blue Note, 2003. Used ... $6.99
A very nice return to basics for Ron Carter – a trio session that features Mulgrew Miller on piano and Russell Malone on guitar, with Ron playing simply bass – and working in a straight jazz style that's really a refreshing change from some of his higher-concept projects! The lack of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
Ron Carter has always been way more than a straight jazz bassist – especially in the past few decades, where his collaborative spirit has taken him into territory we never would have imagined early on in his career! Here, he works alongside writer Danny Simmons – whose words inform ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), Late 50s. Used ... $24.99
One of the most obscure of the Paul Chambers albums on Blue Note – and one of the most interesting as well! Although best known for his solid rhythm work on late 50s hardbop recordings, Chambers breaks out here with a more introspective, more exploratory style on the bass – using the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi. Please note that the artwork has some water staining.)
Paul Chambers —
Whims Of Chambers ... CD Blue Note, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the few great records that Paul Chambers made as a leader, and a haunting set of somber hardbop recorded with Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, and John Coltrane. The writing is great, and the group has a nice dark edge that gives the session a slightly different sound than other ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Paul Chambers —
Whims Of Chambers (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few great records that Paul Chambers made as a leader, and a haunting set of somber hardbop recorded with Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, and John Coltrane. The writing is great, and the group has a nice dark edge that gives the session a slightly different sound than other ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Blue Note, 2002. Used ... $7.99
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $8.99
Features Charlap's piano with the fantastic rhythm team of Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washington on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, 2010. Used ... $8.99
A jazz piano duets set from Bill Dunlap & Renee Rosnes – and a timelessly charming one, from the lovely renditions of seminal material to the deft interplay that makes it sound effortless – the first collaborative album from the husband & wife duo and hopefully the first of many! ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Don Cherry —
Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Don Cherry ... CD Blue Note/Mosaic, Mid 60s. Used 2CDs ... Out Of Stock
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(Out of print, hand-numbered limited edition pressing! Includes original book, box and CDs in their cases.)
Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
Arguably the best of Cherry's albums for Blue Note – and a real masterpiece of soulful avant playing! The group features Cherry on cornet, Gato Barbieri on tenor (and he's incredible, by the way!), Henry Grimes on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums. Grimes and Blackwell are more than just ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(75th anniversary pressing.)
Don Cherry —
Complete Communion ... CD Blue Note, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arguably the best of Cherry's albums for Blue Note – and a real masterpiece of soulful avant playing! The group features Cherry on cornet, Gato Barbieri on tenor (and he's incredible, by the way!), Henry Grimes on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums. Grimes and Blackwell are more than just ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Complete Communion ... LP 14.99(Connoisseur Series pressing. Still sealed!)
Blue Note, 1967. Used ... $11.99
One of the first truly important records from Don Cherry as a leader – and an amazingly well-crafted session that brings together ideas from his early years with Ornette, and expands them with some of the freedoms he was learning from the European scene! The record boasts a format and lineup ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Don Cherry —
Where Is Brooklyn? ... CD Blue Note, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
Easily one of the most powerful albums ever cut by Don Cherry – a searing set of tracks done for Blue Note in the late 60s – and featuring some tremendous tenor work by Pharoah Sanders! There's a tightness and level of energy here that surpasses even Cherry's other excellent Blue Note ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Where Is Brooklyn? (CDr pressing) ... CD 7.99(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Blue Note, 1966. Used ... $7.99
Easily one of the most powerful albums ever cut by Don Cherry – a searing set of tracks done for Blue Note in the late 60s – and featuring some tremendous tenor work by Pharoah Sanders! There's a tightness and level of energy here that surpasses even Cherry's other excellent Blue Note ... (Jazz) read more CD
(On demand CDr pressing.)
Sonny Clark —
Art Of The Trio ... LP Blue Note (Japan), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A Japanese only vinyl issue of some rather hard to get trio sides from the great Sonny Clark. Half of this set are alternate takes of tunes that made it onto his Blue Note trio LP like "Two Bass Hit", "Tadd's Delight" , and "I Din't Know What Time It Was" while the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, GXF 3069, with obi! Back cover has a small age spot in one corner, but is nice overall.)
Blue Note, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.99
One of the most legendary albums on Blue Note – or maybe THE most legendary albums on Blue Note – a stunning session that shows what the label was capable of when it was really hitting on all burners – from the lineup to the music to the production – and even the classic ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 1957. Used ... $9.99
Could there be a more classic Blue Note session? From the cover, to the title, to the hardbopping grooves of the set, this Sonny Clark late 50s smoker is one of the label's best! Clark's working here at the height of his powers – leading an all-star group that includes Art Farmer on trumpet ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Sonny Clark —
Dial S For Sonny ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Could there be a more classic Blue Note session? From the cover, to the title, to the hardbopping grooves of the set, this Sonny Clark late 50s smoker is one of the label's best! Clark's working here at the height of his powers – leading an all-star group that includes Art Farmer on trumpet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dial S For Sonny ... CD 9.99(Japanese pressing – with insert!)
Sonny Clark —
Leapin & Lopin (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer hardbop session from the early 60s – one of Sonny Clark's later sides for Blue Note, and an album that features a great lineup of players that includes lesser-known Blue Note hornmen Charlie Rouse and Tommy Turrentine! The record crackles with the energy and imagination of Clark's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Sleeve has a very small bump on one edge, but is very nice overall.)
Blue Note, 1957/1959. Used ... $18.99
Beautiful hardbop – and one of Sonny Clark's best albums! The My Conception session was originally recorded in 1959, when Clark was at the height of his powers – but it was never issued until 1980, and even then, only in Japan, where it soon went out of print. The set's got Clark at ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print original Connoisseur pressing.)
Sonny Clark —
Sonny's Crib ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Hard-slamming genius from pianist Sonny Clark – one of his greatest albums for Blue Note, and a real cooker that's served up with an all-star group! Clark's vision has never been tighter or fuller than on this album – save, perhaps, for the magnificent Cool Struttin – and his ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Connoisseur pressing.)
Sonny Clark —
Sonny's Crib ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Hard-slamming genius from pianist Sonny Clark – one of his greatest albums for Blue Note, and a real cooker that's served up with an all-star group! Clark's vision has never been tighter or fuller than on this album – save, perhaps, for the magnificent Cool Struttin – and his ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note, Late 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... $24.99
"New York is now" – a pretty bold statement from saxophonist Ornette Coleman, but one that definitely shows his shift in role – from a major force on the LA underground of the early 60s, to an artist who was helping pave the way for a huge wave of growth on the New York ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Ornette Coleman —
New York Is Now! ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
"New York is now" – a pretty bold statement from saxophonist Ornette Coleman, but one that definitely shows his shift in role – from a major force on the LA underground of the early 60s, to an artist who was helping pave the way for a huge wave of growth on the New York ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available New York Is Now! ... LP 24.99(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1965. Used ... $18.99
Important mid 60s work from Ornette – and one of the few recordings of this format to see larger release at the time! The set captures Ornette in a much freer style than heard on his Atlantic recordings from a few years before – paying alto, violin, and trumpet, in a trio with David ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Johnny Coles —
Little Johnny C ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A rare session as a leader from trumpeter Johnny Coles – a player who cut some great work in the groups of James Moody and Gil Evans, but who shines even more brightly on this classic Blue Note album! Coles really has an ear for finding the hippest side of his instrument – and he blows ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi!)
Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... $34.99
John Coltrane's classic – and only – recording as a leader for Blue Note! The album's no throwaway date, though – as it stands strongly with both Coltrane's other label work of the time, and with the best of the late 50s Blue Note scene – a time when the label was really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing.)
