An obscure album from the big band of Toshiko Akiyoshi and Lew Tabackin – all original tracks written by Toshiko, performed by the band with a mix of modern, lyrical, and swinging styles. Features some great work by Bobby Shew and Gary Foster – and titles include "Elusive ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Nice soundtrack to the now-legendary film by Bruce Weber that tracked Chet Baker during some of the last days of his life. The set's got a nice mix of vocal and instrumental tracks, with Chet in fine enough form at the time of the recording. Titles include "You're My Thrill", "Moon ... (Jazz) read moreCD
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
(Cutout hole through rear case and artwork.)
Count Basie with Oliver Nelson —
Afrique ... CD RCA/BMG (France), 1971. Used ...
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One of the deepest albums that Count Basie ever recorded – thanks to some great arrangements and backings by Oliver Nelson! Nelson's working in the same groovy mode he used with Jimmy Smith's excellent Verve sessions – and although the record doesn't have the same sort of star soloist ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Jesse Belvin —
Mr Easy ... CD RCA/BMG (Japan), 1959. Used ...
$14.99
The last album ever recorded by LA vocalist Jesse Belvin – a stupendous session that showed where he might have headed, if not for the tragic auto accident that took his voice from us far too soon! The album has Jesse moving from the smooth R&B of earlier albums into a more sophisticated ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Out of print 1999 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
The one where The Black Crowes really started expanding their creative reach beyond being a hell of a solid torch carrier of the swaggery soul rock sound of The Faces and Stones! They're still not reinventing the wheel (nor trying to), but they do begin to jettison the classic rock radio approach ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Japanese pressing with alternate bonus track – includes obi.)
A well-titled set from Art Blakey – considering the hard-driving sound of the group! The album's one of the best from that unusual year of 1957 – almost a "lost" year for Art, when he was working away from Blue Note with a very different lineup of the Jazz Messengers than on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Blakey's best non-Blue Note sides from the time – and a killer album that sports a late 50's lineup of the Jazz Messengers that included Jackie McLean, Johnny Griffin, and Bill Hardman. The three of them sparkle and shine with the sort of brilliance that Blakey's leadership brings to ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Carla Bley on piano, Alex Balanescu on violin, Lew Soloff, Guy Barker, Claude Deppa and Steve Waterman on trumpet, Gary Valente, Richard Edwards, and Annie Whitehead on trombone, Ashley Slater on bass trombone, Roger Janotta on flute and soprano saxophone, Wolfgang Puschnig on alto saxophone and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An Arista winner from Angela Bofill – one that has her working strongly with Narada Michael Walden – who helps Bofill on production and songwriting for part of the album, and really helps bring a nicely solid feel to the set! The tunes are more in an 80s soul mode than before for Angie ... (Soul) read moreCD
(1999 pressing, sealed with obi!)
David Bowie —
1966 ... CD Sanctuary/BMG, 1966. Used Gatefold ...
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Breakwater —
Breakwater ... CD Arista/BMG (Japan), 1978. Used ...
$14.9918.99
A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print 1995 Japanese pressing, part of the fantastic Free Soul collection.)
A landmark set from a group who only ever gave the world two albums – but who've gone on to have a huge influence over the years! This initial offering from Breakwater is a masterful blend of jazzy fusion and mellower soul – a sound sifted together so perfectly, it really tops the rest ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print 2010 LP sleeve edition with the Get On Down obi!)
Beautiful live material by Chico – and the best record he's made in years! The set has a similar feel to the recent Gal Costa live set on BMG – with 2 discs worth of material, recorded with backing by a great little combo in an intimate live setting. Chico's voice is incredibly warm, ... (Brazil) read moreCD
(Includes slipcase.)
Caifanes —
La Histortia ... CD BMG, Late 1980s/Early 1990s. Used 2 CDs ...
$5.99
Steve Coleman featuring the groups Council of Balance & Five Elements – an incredible lineup including George Lewis on trombone, David Gilmore on guitar, Andy Milne on piano, and Ravi Coltrane on saxophone. (Jazz) CD
Creative sounds from alto saxophonist Steve Coleman – working here with his Five Elements group, at a time that was one of his most productive! The group have an angular sort of swing – a style that certainly grows out of some more exploratory moments in 80s mainstream jazz, yet which ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A swing-hearted set from trumpeter Dick Collins – one that has the musician working with three other hornmen in a tight trumpet frontline! The record's got some relatively full arrangement, but swings nicely with tracks that stretch out a bit more than usual for RCA – and tenors get ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Tyler Collins —
Tyler ... CD BMG, 1992. Used ...
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Work from Coltrane with his trio, quintet, quartet and sextet and with Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Johnny Hodges & his Orchestra, Miles Davis Quintet, Thelonious Monk Trio, Red Garland Trio, Kenny Burrell, Michel Legrand, and Cannonball Adderley Quintet. (Jazz) CD
Features Ravi Coltrane on tenor and soprano sax, and Geri Allen on piano – plus Ralph Alessi and trumpet, James Genus on bass, and Eric Harland on drums. (Jazz) CD
A stone classic – not just from Sam Cooke, but in the genre of "best of" records too! The set's overflowing with classic singles from the legendary soul singer – almost the perfect record to start with if you've ever wanted to sample Sam's genius – that amazing voice, ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Canadian pressing.)
Gal Costa, Maria Bethania, Caetano Veloso, Gilbert Gil & Tom Ze —
Eu Vim Da Bahia ... CD BMG (Brazil), 1965. Used ...
$14.9918.99
Titles include "Neat Neat Neat", "New Rose", "See Her Tonite", "So Messed Up", "I Feel Alright", "Stab Your Back", and "Born To Kill". (Rock) CD
(From the Art Of The Album series. Packaged as small hardbound book.)
Danger Mouse & Black Thought —
Cheat Codes ... LP BMG, 2022. New Copy ...
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The long hinted at full duo effort from Danger Mouse & Black Thought – which despite the title arrives with no shortcuts taken by either party – they got to the highest level after decades of grinding and stellar play! Danger Mouse hasn't produced a straight-up, classic-schooled ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A later set from The Dazz Band, but a great one too – as the group here almost return to their best modes of the early 80s – working with superproducer Deodato in a set of mighty tight grooves! There's a lean, clean funky vibe to the set – that snapping approach to a cut that ... (Soul) read moreCD
Music from the Dixieland Jug Blowers, Johnny Dodds' Washboard Band, Johnny Dodds Trio and Orchestra, and the Jimmie Noone Trio – 23 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
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 classic early 50s moment from Duke Ellington – a whole new level of modern expression – with a lineup that includes Paul Gonsalves on tenor and Willie Smith on alto! Titles include "The Hawk Talks", "Harlem Suite", "Jam With Jam", "Sultry ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese pressing, includes obi. Booklet has some light age spots.)
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
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
(Out of print.)
Cesaria Evora —
Cabo Verde ... CD BMG/Nonesuch, 1997. Used ...
$1.99
Titles include "Beijo De Longe", "Maria Elena", "Flor Di Nha Esperanca", "Sorte", "Carnaval De Sao Vincente", "Paraiso Di Atlantico", and "Roma Criola". (Global Grooves) CD
(Out of print, packaged in a nice book style case.)
Cesaria Evora & Others —
Club Sodade ... CD BMG (France), 2003. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Lovely stuff! The work of singer Cesara Evoria is remixed by a host of modern club talents – no surprise, as her best tracks of the past few years have been getting plenty of action on the 12" front – taking her from the world music scene into the clubs, with very surprising ... (Global Grooves) read moreCD
A dream band indeed – as the set features Maynard working with some excellent players who manage to come together tightly as a unit, then break out in really strong and hard-blown solos! Even in these early recordings, the style of the Ferguson group is firmly in place – incredible ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Bryan Ferry Orchestra —
Jazz Age ... CD BMG, 2013. Used ...
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A totally great project from Bryan Ferry – completely unlike anything that he or Roxy Music have ever done in the past – even though the whole thing is a tribute to the glory days of the group! The tunes are all famous 70s tracks by the group, but they're redone here as jazz ... (Rock) read moreCD
Dizzy Gillespie —
Planet Jazz ... CD BMG (Japan), Late 1940s. Used ...
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Includes the songs "Night In Tunisi (Interlude)", "52nd Street Theme", "Good Bait", "Anthropology", "Stay on it", "Two Bass Hit", "Manteca", "Minor Walk", "Lover, Come Back To Me", "Ool Ya Koo", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great spinoff session from the Duke Ellington group – cool small combo material with Clark Terry on trumpet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor, and Jimmy Woode on bass – almost similar to the players' work for Chess/Argo at the same time! (Jazz) CD
Not just disco nights, but some great mellow moments too – a wonderfully well-rounded classic from this great quartet – as tight and groovy as it is cool and classy! By the time of this debut, the group had already had plenty of 70s soul experience as The Rhythm Makers – a ... (Soul) read moreCD
Jimmy Greene on tenor and soprano saxophone and flute, Darren Barrett on trumpet and flugelhorn, Steve Davis on trombone, Aaron Goldberg on piano and Rhodes, Dwayne Burno in bass, Eric McPherson on drums, and Kahlil Kwame Bell on percussion. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print and sealed with a cutout hole through the case.)
Grey & Hanks —
Prime Time ... CD RCA/BMG (Japan), 1980. Used ...
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The sweet second set from the team of Hanks & Grey – their last album for RCA, and a wonderful follow-up to the first! As before, the groove is totally top-shelf – well-written, well-produced, and definitely at the head of the modern soul pack of the time! The pair have a bit more ... (Soul) read moreCD
Titles include the classics "American Woman", "No Time", and "No Sugar Tonight" – plus "Humpty's Blues", "Proper Stranger", and "When Friends Fall Out". (Rock) CD
Buddy Guy —
Grandes Exitos ... CD BMG/RCA, Early 1990s. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "7-11", "Little Dab-A-Doo", "Someone Else Is Steppin' In (Slippin' Out, Slippin' In)", "Trouble Blues", "Don't Tell Me About The Blues", "Cities Need Help", "Damn Right I've Got The Blues", "Five Long ... (Blues) read moreCD
Features Hargrove on trumpet and Antonio Hart on saxophone, with John Hicks and Geoffrey Keezer taking turns on piano, and Ralph Peterson and Al Foster on drums. (Jazz) CD
Features Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Don Braden and Joe Lovano on tenor saxophone Gary Smulyan on bass clarinet, Rob Botti on oboe, Steve Turre on trombone, Kenny Werner on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. (Jazz) CD
A real oddity from George Harrison – a record of abstract electronics, cut right around the same time as his bigger mainstream solo hits! The record is a highly experimental one – a session that has Harrison working with Bernie Krause, and exploring territory that's much more in the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Coleman Hawkins —
Body & Soul ... CD Bluebird/BMG, Late 30s/1940s/Early 50s. Used ...
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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
Classic work from Edwin Hawkins and the Edwin Hawkins Singers – a unique gospel group who scored big on the pop charts with some very righteous singles! Edwin's group had an intense sound – one that brought a righteous approach that had an undeniable influence on a lot of soul music at ... (Gospel) read moreCD
Performed by Renee Fleming, Sylvia McNair, Jennifer Larmore, Frederica Non Stade, Nicolle Foland, Zheng Cao, Kristin Clayton, Carol Vaness, and Brian Asawa with Jake Heggie on piano and Emil Miland on cello. (Classical) CD
A really great, but very unusual John Lee Hooker album – one that was recorded in London with backing from later blues rock heroes The Groundhogs – a group who do a really great job here of hanging back, and letting Hook really take the lead! All those raw, gritty charms of Hooker's ... (Blues) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Freddie Hubbard —
Rose Tattoo ... CD Baystate/BMG (Japan), 1984. Used ...
$22.9926.99
A Japanese-only session from Freddie Hubbard – recorded during the trumpeter's back-to-basics period during the early 80s – with excellent backing by a quintet that includes Ricky Ford on tenor, Kenny Barron on piano, Joe Chambers on drums, and Cecil McBee on bass. The sound is open ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 2005 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
The Hues Corporation may forever be remembered for their one hit "Rock The Boat", but the trio were actually a pretty great little pop soul outfit – very much in the best mode of the RCA approach to the genre at the time! This set brings together some of the group's best work for ... (Soul) read moreCD
Lurlean Hunter —
Stepping Out ... CD Vik/BMG (Japan), 1958. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
One of 3 albums that vocalist Lurlean Hunter cut for RCA during the 50s – all of them very nice, in a sophisticated jazz club style that's not as well remembered these days. This album has her singing with Phil Moore's orchestra – a perfect backdrop for her dusky style. Titles include ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Phyllis Hyman's nicely balanced here between the two key sides of her early career at its best – working with straight soul production from Chuck Jackson, and slightly more complicated grooves handled by Norman Connors! The pair really bring a nice sense of balance to the record, and in a ... (Soul) read moreCD
Imagination —
Closer ... CD RCA/BMG, 1987. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Titles include "I Know What Love Is", "Hot Nights", "Closer", "Over", "For Members Only", and "Who Tell Me Who". (Soul) CD
The title track on this one's a slammer, and the whole album has Leela James really working at the top of her game – maybe using a touch of her maturity to really sharpen her songwriting edge, and serve up the kind of material that really lets us focus on her strengths! There's a confidence ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
One of those Waylon Jennings records from a time when he could do no wrong – fighting the stronger powers at RCA to really find his voice – recording at the studio of Tompall Glaser, with great production help from Willie Nelson – who was enjoying his own transformation at the ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
A true masterpiece of late 60s pop – music originally recorded for a TV special in 1969 – and one of the Kinks' greatest albums ever! The semi-concept album traces the woes, worries, and hopes of a British family, as one half is on the verge of emigration to Australia. The work comes ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Out of print 2007 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
One of the greatest albums from The Kinks – the kind of material that pulled them strongly past their bluesy, garagey roots – into a role that has them giving some of the clearest, keenest visions of 20th Century British society – with all of its joys and worries! The tunes here ... (Rock) read moreCD
An album that maybe marked the close of one chapter of The Kinks, and the start of another – music that still holds on to some of the best elements of their late 60s Village Green era, but which also moves the group into some of the headier territory of their Muswell Hill/RCA years too! Ray ... (Rock) read moreCD
The second act of The Kinks' entry into the rock opera mode of the early 70s – and in some ways, a much more confident effort than the first! The second act of Preservation is much bleaker than the first in a number of ways – quite possibly the strongest because it seems that Ray ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album