Air —
Air Lore ... CD Arista/Bluebird, 1979. Used ...
$24.99
One of their early classics, and still one of the greatest groups with roots in the Chicago AACM scene! The lineup is wonderful – drums and percussion from the late Steve McCall, bass from Fred Hopkins, and alto, tenor, and flute from the always-amazing Henry Threadgill! The group do a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print. Booklet and tray card have a cutout notch, booklet has a bit of pen inside.)
Henry Red Allen on trumpet and vocals, Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax, Buster Bailey on clarinet, and Marty Napoleon on piano. (Jazz) CD
Louis Armstrong —
Pops ... LP Bluebird, Mid 40s/1956. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A collection of big band recordings, mostly from 1946 and 1947, with one session from 1956. Notable sidemen include Kid Ory, Jack Teagarden, Vic Dickenson, Si Zentner, Lucky Thompson, and many more. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and a bit of light wear.)
The session was recorded in Rome in 1962, at a time when Chet's star had fallen quite a bit on the American scene, and it features him working with some of the hippest European players at the time – like Rene Thomas on guitar, Bobby Jaspar on tenor and flute, Amadeo Tomassi on piano, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Sidney Bechet —
Master Musician ... LP RCA/Bluebird, 1930s/Early 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A whopping 36 song compilation of Bechet's work through the 30s and 40s with the New Orleans Feet Warmers! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Paris 1958 ... CD Bluebird, 1958. Used ...
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With Art Blakey on drums with Bobby Timmons on piano, Benny Golson on tenor saxophone, and Lee Morgan on trumpet. Tracks include "Blues March", "Whisper Not", "The Theme", and "Out Of The Past". (Jazz) CD
One of Braxton's first recordings of his work for larger ensembles, and a masterpiece that gives a good example of the kind of early ideas that have informed some of his recent work in the same style. The orchestras vary from track to track, but they all include excellent players like Roscoe ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Larry Carlton —
Fire Wire ... CD Bluebird, 2006. Used ...
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Titles include "The Prince", "Naked Truth", "Surrender", and "Double Cross". (Jazz) CD
Cats & The Fiddle —
I Miss You So ... LP Bluebird, Late 30s/Early 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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Very cool work by this legendary quartet – with guitar from Tiny Grimes, and bass from Chuck Barksdale! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
A twin-tenor classic from the team of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims – one of the duo's best-remembered albums from their 50s years at RCA – and a perfect blend of their talent for individual improvisation and unified ensemble energy! The album boasts 2 different groups – one with Hank ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Paul Desmond —
Late Lament ... CD Bluebird (Brazil), 1987. Used ...
$2.99
Includes sessions from 1961 and 1962 which comprised the classic Desmond Blue album, with sidemen including Jim Hall, Milt Hinton, Gloria Agostini, and more. (Jazz) CD
Paul Desmond —
Take Ten ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1963. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
That's "Take Ten", not "Take Five" – a great title cut that echoes Paul Desmond's previous work with Dave Brubeck – but which then gives way quickly to some sweet bossa-styled grooves done with guitar from Jim Hall! The album's one of the strongest of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Dave Douglas —
Freak In ... CD Bluebird, 2003. Used ...
$3.99
Dave Douglas on trumpet, keyboards, and vocals – with Seamus Blake on saxophone, Chris Speed on saxophone and clarinet, Marc Ribot on guitar, Jamie Saft on keyboards, Brad Jones on bass, Joey Baron on drums, and Ikue Mori on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Dave Douglas on trumpet, Chris Potter on tenor sax and bass clarinet, Uri Caine on fender rhodes, Bill Frisell on guitar, James Genus on bass, and Clarence Penn on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD
Dave Douglas —
Witness ... CD Bluebird, 2000. Used ...
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Dave Douglas on trumpet and electronics, Drew Gress on bass, Erik Friedlander on cello, Chris Speed on clarinet and tenor saxophone, Michael Sarin on drums, Ikue Mori on percussion, Joshua Roseman on trombone, Joe Daley on tuba, Bryan Carrott on vibraphone, marimba and glockenspiel, and Mark ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A nicely understated session that was recorded in honor of Billy Strayhorn – who'd passed away a few months before the recording. The set features all classic Strayhorn compositions – played in new versions by Duke and a group that includes Clark Terry, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A massive selection of songs from the same period as Ellington's album of the same name. With a whole bunch of his classic players, including Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Hodges, Ray Nance, Al Hibbler, Oscar Pettiford, and many more. Tracks include "Work Song", "Come Sundday", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes 66 tracks on 3 CDs. Notable sidemen include Wallace Jones and Cootie Williams on trumpet, Rex Stewart on cornet, Tricky Sam Nanton and Lawrence Brown on trombone, Johnny Hodges on alto and soprano sax, Ben Webster on tenor sax, Fred Guy on guitar, Jimmy Blanton on bass, and Sonny Greer on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Tracks include "Black & Tan Fantasy", "Creole Love Call", "Black Beauty", "Flaming Youth", "Cotton Club Stomp", and "Ring Dem Bells" – 22 tracks in all. (Jazz) CD
One of Ellington's greatest albums of the 60s – and a record tinged with Eastern themes and darkly angular modern arrangements. The group here features Ellington stalwarts Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Harry Carney, Cootie Williams, Mercer Ellington, and Rufus Jones – and the players ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1995 pressing. Booklet has a bit of pen inside.)
Duke Ellington —
Jazz Caravan ... CD Bluebird, 1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s. Used ...
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Gil plays Jimi? Sounds like a gimmick, but it comes off pretty darn great – and it helps you forgive him for trying to convince the kids that he's not as old as his grey hair might make you think! As always with Evans, the key to the album is a beautiful balance between the strength of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A sweet set of street soul from Fatback – delivered with a bit more electro influences than some of their classic funk, but a groove that's still always right on the money! Bill Curtis is at the helm of the group, laying down most of the rhythms via DMX – but even with the electronics, ... (Soul) read moreCD
Notable sidemen include Benny Carter, Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson on vibes, John Lewis, Milt Hinton, Ray Brown, and Kenny Clarke. 43 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizziest ... LP Bluebird/RCA, Late 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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Great great 2LP set that features some of Dizzy's incredible late 40s work for Bluebird! The set not only includes some killer bop material, of the sort that made Dizzy an instant fave, even with folks who hated Bird – but it also includes some of Dizzy's early cubop recordings, which mixed ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Rare recordings by one of the grooviest piano players ever – the fab Vince Guaraldi, known for his famous work on the Charlie Brown cartoons of the 60s! This set features Peanuts-related material done by Vince on a number of different sessions – the core of which took place in 1968, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A number of sessions from the late 30s compiled here, with notable sidemen including Cootie Williams, Mezz Mezzrow, Johnny Hodges, Cozy Cole, Buster Bailey, Chu Berry, and many more. (Jazz) CD
Features Nat King Cole, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, and Ziggy Elman. (Jazz) CD
Coleman Hawkins —
Body & Soul ... CD Bluebird/BMG, Late 30s/1940s/Early 50s. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
With 19 tracks including "Fine Dinner", "She's Funny That Way", "Say It Isn't So", "Sheik Of Araby", "Angel Face", "Body & Soul", "Bouncing With Bean", and "Bean Stalks Again". (Jazz) CD
Coleman Hawkins —
Body & Soul ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Late 30s/1940s/Mid 50s. Used ...
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A nice overview of Coleman Hawkins' career in a great 2LP set, containing material recorded between 1939 and 1947, and later work recorded in 1956. Most of the early work is in a wonderful small group format that lets Hawkins' tenor really come to the forefront. Other players on the sessions ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A wonderful late album from Coleman Hawkins – recorded in 1956 with the orchestra of Billy Byers, including soloists Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, and Hank Jones. Coleman's the main blower, though – and the arrangements have a solid base that lets him open up in that exploratory tone he was ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2001 First Editions digipak pressing.)
Brings together some great recordings from the 78 era that feature these tenor heavyweights playing with Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, Lionel Hampton, and McKinney's Cotton Pickers. (Jazz) CD
With sidemen that include Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Buster Bailey, Red Allen, and others. Titles include "Sweet Music", "I Wanna Count Sheep", "Poor Old Joe", "Jangled Nerves", "Tidal Wave", "Variety Stomp", "Poor Old Joe", ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Earl Hines —
Father Jumps (Bluebird) ... LP Bluebird, Late 30s-Mid 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
35 recordings from the late 30s through mid 40s over 2 LPs, presented here chronologically, with titles that include "GT Stomp", "Grand Terrace Shuffle", "Father Steps In", "Piano Man", "Riff Medley", "XYZ", "Number 19", "Tan ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes the tracks "Day Dream", " Good Queen Bess (take 1 & 2)", "That's The Blues", "Old Man", "Junior Hop", "Squaty Roo", " Passion Flower", "Things Ain't What They Used To Be", "Going Out The Back Way" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Cutout hole through traycard.)
Johnny Hodges & Wild Bill Davis —
In A Mellotone ... CD BMG/Bluebird, 1966. Used ...
$5.99
Classic Hammond and alto from this legendary team – just about the only way you'll get their 60s work for RCA on CD! (Jazz) CD
Oh how we love this one! This killer 2LP set takes one of Mingus' best-ever records, and makes it even better! The original Tijuana Moods album was recorded in 1957 but not released until 1962 – and the record features one of Mingus' strongest groups ever, with Shafi Hadi on alto and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Charles Mingus —
New Tijuana Moods ... LP Bluebird/RCA, 1957. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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Oh how we love this one! This killer 2LP set takes one of Mingus' best-ever records, and makes it even better! The original Tijuana Moods album was recorded in 1957 but not released until 1962 – and the record features one of Mingus' strongest groups ever, with Shafi Hadi on alto and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Oh how we love this album – and we think it may well be the best album ever from Charles Mingus! The set was recorded in that magical Mingus year of 1957, but oddly not released until 1962 – missing some of the initial frenzy of his discovery during the Atlantic and Columbia years. ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2001 pressing – still sealed with hype sticker and domestic obi. Shrink is intact but has a hole on the back.)
Tracks include "Doctor Jazz", "Sidewalk Blues", "Dead Man Blues", "Black Bottom Stomp", "Billy Goat Stomp", "Mr. Jelly Lord", "Cannon Ball Blues", and "The Chant" – 23 tracks in all, including quite a few ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Count Basie on piano – with an appearance by Ben Webster on tenor, plus vocals by Jimmy Rushing. Tracks include "When I'm All Alone", "Small Black", "New Vine Street Blues", "Toby", "Somebody Stole My Gal", and "Moten Swing" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Red Norvo —
Just A Mood ... CD Bluebird, 1954/1957. Used ...
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Music from the Red Norvo Quintet, Sextet & Septet. (Jazz) CD
Rare pre-Verve material from the great Oscar Peterson – a host of early tracks recorded for RCA in the 50s! If you think that Peterson only emerged fully-formed in the hands of Norman Granz during the 50s, then think again – because this work really shows a young player already hitting ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features arrangements from Neal Hefti! (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print, 2002 pressing – with 12 bonus tracks!)
Django Reinhardt —
Djangology ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1949. Used ...
$0.99
A great collection of late 40s work from this legendary guitarist – recorded in Rome, with Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club! Titles include "Swing 42", "After You've Gone", "Minor Swing", "Beyond The Sea", "Brick Top", and "Heavy ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great late 40s material from Django Reinhardt – originally recorded in Paris in 1949, with the Quintette Of The Hot Club Of France, and longtime partner Stephane Grappelli on violin! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Shorty Rogers —
Short Stops ... LP RCA/Bluebird, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A 31 track collection pulled from sessions in 1953 and 1954, featuring Shorty Rogers with His Giants and His Orchestra, with personnel that includes Art Pepper, Jimmy Giuffre, Hanpton Hawes, Shelly Manne, Pete Candoli, Bob Cooper, Marty Paich, Curtis Counce, Bud Shank, Herb Geller, Zoot Sims, and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features Coleman Hawkins on tenor, Herbie Hancock on piano, and Jim Hall on guitar. Tracks include "Yesterdays", "Summertime", "Now's The Time", and "My One And Only Love". (Jazz) CD
Sonny Rollins —
Alternatives ... CD Bluebird/RCA, Early 60s. Used ...
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Includes some rare alternate takes from Sonny Rollins' years on RCA! (Jazz) CD
Fantastic work from Sonny Rollins – a strong batch of sessions from 1964, with work from Herbie Hancock on piano, Jim Hall on guitar, and Ron Carter on bass! The set includes unissued material from the year – and titles include "Django", "My Ship", "Three ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1995 pressing.)
Sonny Rollins —
What's New? ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1962. Used ...
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A very unique album from Sonny Rollins – one that features him blowing tenor over some Latin-based rhythms that have a tight uptempo feel. The core group on the album features Jim Hall on guitar, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Ben Riley on drums – but they're augmented by larger ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes 95 tracks on 5 CDs, plus a nice 79 page book with discography, rare photos, and liner notes from historian Richard Sudhalter and Artie Shaw himself! (Jazz) CD
A collection of recordings throughout 1934 and 1935, with notable sidemen including Bill Coleman, Floyd O'Brien, Mezz Mezzrow, Rudy Powell, Harry Dial, Al Casey, and Gene Sedric. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue, still sealed, with light wear and Two Record Set sticker.)
Features work by Fats Waller & His Buddies, the Louisiana Sugar Babes, and Thomas Waller with Morris's Hot Babies. (Jazz) CD
Fats Waller —
Piano Solos – 1929 to 1941 ... LP Bluebird/RCA, Late 20s/1930s/Early 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
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A whopping 33 track compilation over 2 LPs, with titles including "Ain't Misbehavin", "St Louis Blues", "E Flat Blues", "Stardust", and many more! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A nice collection of solo recordings, including quite a few alternate or rejected takes, plus two piano duets with Benny Payne – 40 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
Features music from Dizzy Gillespie and his Orchestra, 52nd Street All Stars, Kenny Clarke and his 52nd Street Boys, Lucky Thompson and his Lucky Seven, and Coleman Hawkins and his Orchestra – 21 tracks in all. (Jazz) CD
Music from Victoria Spivey, Ishman Bracey, Jim Jackson, Tommy Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Memphis Jug Band, Furry Lewis, Edna Winston, Frank Stokes, Sippie Wallace, Jimmie Rodgers, McCoy & Johnson, Bo Cater, and more. (Blues) CD
Music from Eddie Cantor, Frank Crumit, Leo Reisman, George Hall, Alex Bartha, Roy Bargy, Bob Miller, Joe Stone, Uncle Dave Macon, Woody Guthrie, and more. (Blues) CD