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Chris Connor — Classic ... LP

Contemporary, 1986. Sealed ... $9.99

A sweet later set from this great singer – produced by Helen Keane, arranged by Richard Rodney Bennett – and featuring Paquito D'Rivera on alto and Claudio Roditi on trumpet. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album

Bob Cooper — Coop – The Music of Bob Cooper ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... $19.99

A tremendous early album from this west coast tenorist – really breaking out here in a smaller group setting than usual! Coop plays tenor, in a group with Victor Feldman on vibes, Loy Levy on piano, Frank Rosolino on tormbone, and Mel Lewis on drums! (Jazz) CD

(Out of print.)

Curtis Counce — Carl's Blues ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A seminal session of LA hardbop – featuring a great group that includes Gerald Wilson, Jack Sheldon, Harold Land, Frank Butler, and pianist Carl Perkins, the unique talent who had a strange way of playing the keys (sideways!), and who died shortly after the recording of this set. As the ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, name in marker on CD.)

Curtis Counce — Carl's Blues ... LP

Contemporary, 1957. Sealed ... Out Of Stock

A seminal session of LA hardbop – featuring a great group that includes Gerald Wilson, Jack Sheldon, Harold Land, Frank Butler, and pianist Carl Perkins, the unique talent who had a strange way of playing the keys (sideways!), and who died shortly after the recording of this set. As the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Sealed 70s pressing – pre OJC!)

Curtis Counce — Curtis Counce Group Vol 1 – Landslide ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

Material recorded by LA bassist Curtis Counce at the height of his career – working in the mid 50s with a group that includes Jack Sheldon on trumpet, Harold Land on tenor, Frank Butler on drums, and the weird "sideways" piano player Carl Perkins on the ivory 88's! The session's a ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Curtis Counce — Sonority ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1956/1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Classic west coast soul jazz – recorded in 2 different sessions in the mid 50s, both under the leadership of bassist Curtis Counce, but not issued until 1989. The first bunch of tracks was recorded in 1956, and features Jack Sheldon, Harold Land, and Carl Perkins – on the tracks "S ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, artwork hs some light wear.)

Curtis Counce — You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

An album with a sexy cover, but a set that's one of the more soulful from the LA scene of the 50s – thanks to a tight, sharp group working under the leadership of bassist Curtis Counce! Counce didn't cut many albums as a leader, but all of them are pretty darn great – and done with a ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print and sealed.)

Curtis Counce — You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce ... LP

Contemporary, 1957. Sealed ... Out Of Stock

An album with a sexy cover, but a set that's one of the more soulful from the LA scene of the 50s – thanks to a tight, sharp group working under the leadership of bassist Curtis Counce! Counce didn't cut many albums as a leader, but all of them are pretty darn great – and done with a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Miles Davis — At Last – Miles Davis & The Lighthouse All Stars ... LP

Contemporary, 1953. Near Mint- ... $16.99

Quite an unusual moment in west coast jazz history – one tremendous night at the legendary Lighthouse nightclub, that featured performances by both Chet Baker and Miles Davis! Chet and Miles didn't play in the same group, but both graced the same bandstand on the same night – working ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(80s pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)

Teddy Edwards — Good Gravy (Contemporary) ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

Teddy Edwards at his best – set up in a simple group that lets the album focus on his tremendous tone and well-chosen solo formations! The album's got a subtle brilliance that's evident from the very first note – a way of putting Teddy over that's never forced, but which also has a lot ... (Jazz) read more CD

Teddy Edwards — Heart & Soul ... LP

Contemporary, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

One of our favorite albums by Teddy Edwards – and one with some organ in the group! This obscure quartet side has Gerry Wiggins playing a rare bit of Hammond – grooving the group with a lean and open-ended soul jazz approach that really has Edwards blowing at his best! The style sits ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(OJC pressing. Cover has light wear.)

Teddy Edwards — Teddy's Ready! ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

Excellent set of LA hardbop tracks by the great tenor player Teddy Edwards, with a group that includes Joe Castro, Leroy Vinnegar, and Billy Higgins. Edwards' tone is fantastic, and the tracks give him a chance to show off his soloing talent in a way that he didn't always reach on other recordings. ... (Jazz) read more CD

Teddy Edwards & Howard McGhee — Together Again! ... LP

Contemporary, 1961. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!

Two of the best west coast boppers of the postwar years – back together again in a killer revival date cut by Contemporary Records! As the title implies, the set's got a backward-looking sort of feel – at least for the early 60s recording date – but from the perspective of our ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(OJC pressing.)

Teddy Edwards Octet — Back To Avalon ... CD

Contemporary, 1960. Used ... $4.99

A previously-unissued session by tenorist Teddy Edwards – done back at a time when he was cutting some great albums for Contemporary Records, yet only first issued during the CD generation! The date's quite unusual – an octet session in which Edwards showcases a host of younger, lesser- ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)

Art Farmer — Portrait Of Art Farmer ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

A beautiful set from Art – stripped-down and elegant, cut right at that time when his tone on trumpet was evolving into something sublime. The group's a perfect one for Farmer at this point – Hank Jones, Addison Farmer, and Roy Haynes, all lyrically-minded players with just the right ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet — Back To The City ... LP

Contemporary, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A tremendous comeback for the Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet – recording here in the mid 80s with original members Farmer, Golson, and Curtis Fuller – plus tremendous rhythm support from the trio of Mickey Tucker, Ray Drummon, and Marvin Smitty Smith! The session has less of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet — Real Time ... CD

Contemporary, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock

Art Farmer on flugelhorn, Benny Golson on tenor saxophone, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Mickey Tucker on piano, Ray Drummond on bass & Marvin Smitty Smith on drums. (Jazz) CD

(Out of print.)

Chico Freeman — Focus ... CD

Contemporary, 1995. Used ... $5.99

Features Chico Freeman on tenor, Arthur Blythe on alto, George Cables on piano, Santi Debriano on bass, and Yoron Israel on drums! (Jazz) CD

(Out of print.)

Terry Gibbs — Terry Gibbs Dream Band Vol 2 – The Sundown Sessions ... CD

Contemporary, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A large group session – tracks include "Song Is You", "Dancing In The Dark", "Blue Lou", "Fat Man", and "My Reverie". (Jazz) CD

Terry Gibbs — Terry Gibbs Dream Band Vol 5 – The Big Cat ... CD

Contemporary, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

Terry Gibbs on vibes, Charlie Kennedy and Joe Maini on alto saxophone, Jack Nimitz on baritone saxophone, Bill Perkins and Richie Kamuca on tenor saxophone, Bob Edmondson, Frank Rosolino, and Vern Friley on trombone, Al Porcino, Conte Candoli, Frank Huggins, Ray Triscari, and Stu Williamson on ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Terry Gibbs — Terry Gibbs Dream Band Vol 6 – One More Time ... CD

Contemporary, 1959. Used ... $9.99

A previously-unreleased live date from the late 50s! Featuring Al Porcino and Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bob Enevoldsen and Joe Cadena on trombone, Jack Schwartz on baritone sax, Bill Perkins and Bill Holman on tenor sax, Joe Maini and Charlie Kennedy on alto sax, Pete Jolly and Lou Levy on piano, ... (Jazz) read more CD

(2002 CD pressing.)

Terry Gibbs & Buddy DeFranco — Memories Of You ... CD

Contemporary, 1991. Used ... $4.99

Terry Gibbs on vibraphone, Buddy DeFranco on clarinet, Herb Ellis on guitar, Larry Novak on piano, Milt Hinton on bass, and Butch Miles on drums. (Jazz) CD

Joe Gordon — Lookin' Good! ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!

An incredible session of hardbop from early 60s LA – easily one of the hippest and hardest-hitting albums ever recorded for Contemporary Records! Joe Gordon passed away early in 1963, and this album's one of a rare few he made as a leader – but even if it was the only one, it might ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, booklet has some age spots.)

Tom Harrell — Sail Away ... CD

Contemporary, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock

Features Joe Lovano on tenor sax, Dave Liebman on soprano sax, James Williams on piano, John Abercrombie on guitar, Ray Drummond on bass, and Adam Nussbaum on drums. (Jazz) CD

(Out of print.)

Tom Harrell — Visions ... CD

Contemporary, Late 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Tom Harrell on trumpet and flugelhorn, Bob Berg, David Liebman, and Joe Lovano on saxophones, Cheryl Pyle on flute, John Abercrombie on guitar and synthesizer, Dado Moroni, Danilo Perez, James Williams, and Niels Lan Doky on piano, Charlie Haden, Ray Drummond, and Reggie Johnson on bass, and Adam ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Disc has a promo stamp.)

Hampton Hawes — All Night Session Vol 1 ... LP

Contemporary, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A noteworthy session from pianist Hampton Hawes – a rare quartet session from the 50s (at a time when Hawes was mostly working in trios) – and also a three volume set of releases, all recorded in the space of a single night! The album is truly an All Night Session – as the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Yellow label 70s pressing, pre-OJC. Cover has light wear.)

Hampton Hawes — All Night Session Vol 2 ... LP

Contemporary, 1956. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!

A noteworthy session from pianist Hampton Hawes – a rare quartet session from the 50s (at a time when Hawes was mostly working in trios) – and also a three volume set of releases, all recorded in the space of a single night! The album is truly an All Night Session – as the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Yellow label 70s pressing.)

Hampton Hawes — All Night Session Vol 3 ... LP

Contemporary, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A noteworthy session from pianist Hampton Hawes – a rare quartet session from the 50s (at a time when Hawes was mostly working in trios) – and also a three volume set of releases, all recorded in the space of a single night! The album is truly an All Night Session – as the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(70s yellow label stereo pressing.)

Hampton Hawes — All Night Session Vols 1, 2, & 3 ... CD

Contemporary/Victor (Japan), 1956. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock

A noteworthy session from pianist Hampton Hawes – a rare quartet session from the 50s (at a time when Hawes was mostly working in trios) – and also a three volume set of releases, all recorded in the space of a single night! The album is truly an All Night Session – as the ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — Bird Song ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1956/1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

A rare slice of 50s work from pianist Hampton Hawes – material recorded during his initial strong run for Contemporary Records, but unissued until many years later! The album allows a chance to hear Hamp away from his better-known trio of the period – and some of the tracks feature ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes – Vol 3 The Trio ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

Maybe the title's a bit overly-optimistic – but with a record like this, you can certainly imagine a world in which everybody does like Hampton Hawes! The record's the third in a legendary early run for the Contemporary label – trio material that broke Hawes out of the box and firmly ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes – Vol 3 The Trio ... LP

Contemporary, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Maybe the title's a bit overly-optimistic – but with a record like this, you can certainly imagine a world in which everybody does like Hampton Hawes! The record's the third in a legendary early run for the Contemporary label – trio material that broke Hawes out of the box and firmly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Hampton Hawes — Four! (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Contemporary/Craft, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

The record cover's got the group out on the golf links – but don't worry, when they got into the studio, they really got back to work – providing superb backing for the young, unique pianist Hampton Hawes – who really knows how to shine on a session like this! Tracks are longer ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Hampton Hawes — Green Leaves Of Summer ... LP

Contemporary, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

With Monk Montgomery on bass and Steve Ellington on drums – and titles that include "Ill Wind", "St Thomas", "Vierd Blues", "Secret Love", "Blue Skies", and "GK Blues". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album

(OJC pressing.)

Hampton Hawes — Green Leaves Of Summer ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

With Monk Montgomery on bass and Steve Ellington on drums – and titles that include "Ill Wind", "St Thomas", "Vierd Blues", "Secret Love", "Blue Skies", and "GK Blues". (Jazz) CD

Hampton Hawes — Hampton Hawes At The Piano ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of Hampton Hawes' last sessions for Contemporary Records – a wonderful little date that's filled with the bright tones and bold confidence that marked Hamp's piano work in later years! The style here is simple, but effective – and Hawes has a way of ringing out the notes without ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — Hampton Hawes Trio Vol 1 ... LP

Contemporary, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Leaping brilliance on the keys from a young Hampton Hawes – a player who makes this record bristle with excitement from the very first note! The format is simple, but the presentation here is breathtaking – a rock-solid trio performance that shows why Hawes was one of the greatest ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Hampton Hawes — Here & Now ... LP

Contemporary, 1965. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Brilliant work from that hip 60s period when Hampton Hawes was really stretching out his sound – building on his already-great style of the 50s, by adding in more complex lines and unusual tones – creating far more depth in his music than ever before! In a way, there's a bit of a Bill ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(80s OJC pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)

Hampton Hawes — Here & Now ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock

Brilliant work from that hip 60s period when Hampton Hawes was really stretching out his sound – building on his already-great style of the 50s, by adding in more complex lines and unusual tones – creating far more depth in his music than ever before! In a way, there's a bit of a Bill ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Hampton Hawes — Here & Now ... CD

Contemporary/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock

Brilliant work from that hip 60s period when Hampton Hawes was really stretching out his sound – building on his already-great style of the 50s, by adding in more complex lines and unusual tones – creating far more depth in his music than ever before! In a way, there's a bit of a Bill ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — I'm All Smiles ... LP

Contemporary, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Beautiful 60s work from Hampton Hawes – a set from the middle of the decade, a period when he wasn't recorded all that often – but one not issued by Contemporary until his American revival in the 70s! The group's got a wickedly fluid feel – not just Hamp's always-amazing piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Original 70s pressing.)

Hampton Hawes — Seance ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock

A nice title for this mid 60s set from Hampton Hawes – given that by this time in his career, Hawes often hits these spun-out lines that are completely entrancing – almost enough to spirit us away to the underworld! The album's a live one, but done with an intimate feel – and ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — Sermon ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

Hampton Hawes on piano, with Leroy Vinnegar on bass and Stan Levey on drums. (Jazz) CD

Hampton Hawes — This Is Hampton Hawes – Vol 2 The Trio ... CD

Contemporary, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

The darkly brooding image of Hampton Hawes on the front cover of this one is a real standout in the mostly-sweet cover lineup of the Contemporary label – but it's also a great indication of the sound of the record, which is something different than most of its contemporaries! Hawes is ... (Jazz) read more CD

Hampton Hawes — This Is Hampton Hawes – Vol 2 The Trio ... LP

Contemporary, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

The darkly brooding image of Hampton Hawes on the front cover of this one is a real standout in the mostly-sweet cover lineup of the Contemporary label – but it's also a great indication of the sound of the record, which is something different than most of its contemporaries! Hawes is ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Yellow label 70s pressing, pre-OJC.)

Hampton Hawes — This Is Hampton Hawes – Vol 2 The Trio ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

The darkly brooding image of Hampton Hawes on the front cover of this one is a real standout in the mostly-sweet cover lineup of the Contemporary label – but it's also a great indication of the sound of the record, which is something different than most of its contemporaries! Hawes is ... (Jazz) read more CD

Joe Henderson — Relaxin At Camarillo ... CD

Contemporary, 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock

We love Joe Henderson's 70s sides, and though this is reaching the end of the decade, it still smokes. Joe sounds great, with his raw edge still intact, playing nice far reaching solos that never leave the pocket. The set opens with "Y Todavia La Quiero", a nice groover with a feel like ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1993 OJC pressing.)

Johnny Holiday — Johnny Holiday Sings ... CD

Pacifica/Contemporary, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock

Obscure set of west coast vocals, laid down by singer Johnny Holiday (of whom we know nothing, except that he's not the famous French singer), along with a band led by Russ Garcia, and which features Bud Shank on some great solos. The material deviates from the usual set of standards, and there's ... (Vocalists) read more CD

(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)

Elmo Hope — Elmo Hope Trio (Contemporary) ... LP

Contemporary, 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

One of Elmo Hope's best trio sessions from the west coast – and a record that really showcases on his skills as a writer as much as a player! The session features 7 original compositions, plus one standard – all done in a complex, modern mode by Hope with a trio that includes the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has very light aging, but is nice overall.)

Helen Humes — Songs I Like To Sing! ... LP

Contemporary, 1964. Near Mint- ... $4.99

Arranged by Marty Paich – with cuts that include "I Want A Roof Over My Head", "If I Could Be With You", "You're Driving Me Crazy", "My Old Flame", and "Imagination". (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album

(OJC pressing.)

Helen Humes — Songs I Like To Sing! ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

Arranged by Marty Paich – with cuts that include "I Want A Roof Over My Head", "If I Could Be With You", "You're Driving Me Crazy", "My Old Flame", and "Imagination". (Vocalists) CD

(OJC pressing.)

Also available Songs I Like To Sing! ... LP 4.99

Helen Humes — Swingin With Humes ... LP

Contemporary, 1961. Near Mint- ... $4.99

(Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album

(OJC pressing.)

Bobby Hutcherson — Solo/Quartet ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock

Bobby Hutcherson breaks it down in two different ways – solo on the first half of the record, and in a quartet on the rest! The set begins in a very spare way – Bobby playing vibes, marimba, xylophone, and bells – often a bit overdubbed, so that although alone, Hutcherson fills ... (Jazz) read more CD

Jackie & Roy — Full Circle ... CD

Contemporary, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock

It's late in the career of Jackie & Roy, but the pair haven't faltered a bit! This set's a tight little straight ahead session with a larger group that includes Conte Candoli, Bill Watrous, Bill Perkins, and Bob Cooper, all of whom give the best tracks a swinging west coast groove. Titles ... (Vocalists) read more CD

Barney Kessel — Barney Kessel (Contemporary) (10 inch LP) ... LP

Contemporary, 1953. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

A classic early 10" release from guitarist Barney Kessel – played in that spacious style he virtually invented back in the 50s! Barney's tone has a bit more edge here than in later years, but the sound is still totally great – airy, but never sleepy – and featuring work by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Barney Kessel — Barney Kessel Plays Carmen ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

An odd choice for material, but a surprisingly nice record – and just the kind of session needed to break Barney Kessel out of some of his too-familiar trio modes of the 50s! The record here features jazz takes on tunes from the opera Carmen – in case you didn't figure that out from ... (Jazz) read more CD

(OJC pressing.)

Barney Kessel — Barney Kessel Plays Standards – Barney Kessel Vol 2 ... LP

Contemporary, 1954/1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A wonderfully laidback album from Barney Kessel – gentle guitar stepping around familiar standards, but all with a hip sort of west coast 50s flavor! The main group on the album features Bob Cooper on oboe and tenor, Claude Williamson on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Barney Kessel — Easy Like – Barney Kessel Vol 1 ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1953/1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

The first album in a brilliant run of work that Barney Kessel did for Contemporary Records in the 1950s – material that forever went onto shape the sound of jazz guitar, and which stands right up there with some of the best of his generation! In a way, the Kessel heard here is even fresher ... (Jazz) read more CD

Barney Kessel — Easy Like – Barney Kessel Vol 1 ... LP

Contemporary, 1953/1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

The first album in a brilliant run of work that Barney Kessel did for Contemporary Records in the 1950s – material that forever went onto shape the sound of jazz guitar, and which stands right up there with some of the best of his generation! In a way, the Kessel heard here is even fresher ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Barney Kessel — Easy Like – Barney Kessel Vol 1 (full color cover) ... LP

Contemporary, 1953/1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

The first album in a brilliant run of work that Barney Kessel did for Contemporary Records in the 1950s – material that forever went onto shape the sound of jazz guitar, and which stands right up there with some of the best of his generation! In a way, the Kessel heard here is even fresher ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Barney Kessel — Feeling Free ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock

Easily one of Barney Kessel's greatest records – done with a really surprising quartet lineup that includes Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Chuck Domanico on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums! The group's far hipper than Kessel, but that also really drives him to keep up with them – forging ... (Jazz) read more CD

Barney Kessel — Let's Cook! ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

Well, if you've ever heard Barney play guitar, you know that he doesn't always cook – or at least not as hotly as other players – but this album is a nice batch of tracks that goes way beyond Kessel's usual uptight sound. Most of the cuts are very long, and they feature open-ended jam ... (Jazz) read more CD

Barney Kessel — Let's Cook! ... LP

Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Well, if you've ever heard Barney play guitar, you know that he doesn't always cook – or at least not as hotly as other players – but this album is a nice batch of tracks that goes way beyond Kessel's usual uptight sound. Most of the cuts are very long, and they feature open-ended jam ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Barney Kessel — Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By – Barney Kessel Vol 4 ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... $6.99

A classic Kessel album for Contemporary – one that features Barney's guitar in a set of slightly larger backings, all arranged by Barney himself! The approach is a bit different from some of Kessel's more stripped-down albums of the time – as Barney works with instrumentation that ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Barney Kessel — Some Like It Hot ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1959. Used ... $6.99

A pretty nice jazz tribute to the Billy Wilder film of the same name – and one that reprises a number of tunes from the film, especially popular songs of the 20s – but brings them back in a way that's still got plenty of hip 50s jazz touches! The record's nicely without the hoke that ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Barney Kessel — Some Like It Hot ... LP

Contemporary, 1959. Sealed ... Out Of Stock

A pretty nice jazz tribute to the Billy Wilder film of the same name – and one that reprises a number of tunes from the film, especially popular songs of the 20s – but brings them back in a way that's still got plenty of hip 50s jazz touches! The record's nicely without the hoke that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Some Like It Hot ... CD 6.99

Barney Kessel — To Swing Or Not To Swing – Barney Kessel Vol 3 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Contemporary (Japan), 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Given Barney's touch on the guitar, you can bet that a record like this hardly could claim "not to swing" – and the session's a tight groover done in a way that clearly marks Kessel as one of the best guitar talents of his generation! The recording quality of the album is wonderful ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print – and includes obi!)

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Exploring The Scene ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

The classic Poll Winners trio of Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, and Shelly Manne explore the scene of jazz at the start of the 60s – turning their already popular formation towards some of the bigger jazz numbers of the time! The approach has the group turning nicely on titles by Ray Bryant, Dave ... (Jazz) read more CD

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners ... LP

Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99

A simple but elegant set from the west coast scene of the 50s – one that features the trio of "poll winners" Barney Kessel on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums – all coming together in tight formation for the set! There's a well-crafted mood to the record ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Recent 180 gram Craft reissue.)

Also available Poll Winners (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners (20 bit remaster) ... CD

Contemporary, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

A simple but elegant set from the west coast scene of the 50s – one that features the trio of "poll winners" Barney Kessel on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums – all coming together in tight formation for the set! There's a well-crafted mood to the record ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available
Poll Winners ... LP 14.99
Poll Winners (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Contemporary (Japan), 1957. Used ... $18.99

A simple but elegant set from the west coast scene of the 50s – one that features the trio of "poll winners" Barney Kessel on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums – all coming together in tight formation for the set! There's a well-crafted mood to the record ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, includes obi.)

Also available Poll Winners ... LP 14.99

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners Three! ... LP

Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

The Poll Winners reunite for the third time! The combo are a surprisingly fresh group considering the circumstances – a concept outfit put together by Contemporary in the late 50s featuring winners of the Downbeat Poll – something that would make you imagine an album of the lesser ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mid 70s stereo Japanese King pressing – LAX 3134 – with insert.)

Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne — Poll Winners Three! ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

The Poll Winners reunite for the third time! The combo are a surprisingly fresh group considering the circumstances – a concept outfit put together by Contemporary in the late 50s featuring winners of the Downbeat Poll – something that would make you imagine an album of the lesser ... (Jazz) read more CD

Barney Kessel/Shelly Manne/Ray Brown — Poll Winners Ride Again! ... LP

Contemporary, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A nice follow-up to the original Poll Winners set on Contemporary – one that features the trio of Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, and Ray Brown – all working in a relatively relaxed setting, and hitting a vibe that's a bit more easygoing than you'd expect to catch for Contemporary at the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Barney Kessel/Shelly Manne/Ray Brown — Straight Ahead ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock

A rare 70s reunion for the Poll Winners trio of Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, and Shelly Manne – one that has them all looking a bit shaggy on the cover, but still plenty darn tight in the grooves of the record! There's a really nice change here from the earlier sound of the group – longer ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Harold Land — Fox ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1959. Used ... $12.99

A key moment in the west coast harbop scene – and one of the greatest early records from saxophonist Harold Land! The group's a really striking one – with the unique Dupree Bolton on trumpet, a great player that we really only know from this set – plus Herbie Lewis on bass, Frank ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Harold Land — Harold In The Land Of Jazz (with bonus track) ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

Hard-burning early work from tenorist Harold Land – exactly the kind of date that set him apart from other west coast players of the 50s! Although he was part of the LA scene of the time, Harold Land grooved a lot harder and louder than his cool jazz contemporaries – and this album's a ... (Jazz) read more CD

Lighthouse All Stars/Barney Kessel/Hampton Hawes — Lighthouse At Laguna ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock

An unusual Lighthouse All Stars album – in that it features 3 different sets of artists in the spotlight – but a unified record nonetheless, as all the work was recorded on the same evening! The core Lighthouse group dominates on most numbers – and features bassist Howard Rumsey ... (Jazz) read more CD

(OJC pressing.)

Shelly Manne — Alive In London ... CD

Contemporary/OJC, 1971. Used ... $8.99

Shelly Manne's always been a hipper cat than you might remember, especially if you've only heard his mainstream work – and if you need any convincing of that fact, just check out this searing electric set from 1970! The group here is virtually the same one who recorded with Manne for the ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Shelly Manne — Lil' Abner ... LP

Contemporary, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Shelly picks up on a very successful format for his trio of the late 50s – begun with the My Fair Lady album, and followed through with this one – a batch of jazz-based readings of tracks from the hit Broadway musical based on the comic strip Lil Abner. Apart from that bit of history, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Stereo green label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)

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