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CTI/A&M, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $6.99
Fantastic funk from Nat! "Calling Out Loud" has these stepping bass and electric piano parts that are just great, with wailing flute that bursts out into a full trumpet solo from Nat – really tasty, and stretching for the funky clouds! "Biafra Haifa" is more moody and ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo, in an A&M sleeve!)
Airto —
Fingers ... LP 
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of Airto's greatest records ever – a really hard hitting batch of tracks that mix sharp-edged fusion lines with some earthier Brazilian percussion touches – all in a way that nicely steps off of Airto's first few American releases, and warms the groove up with a nice dose of ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
CTI (Japan), 1976. Used ... $11.99
Wonderfully warm soul from the great Patti Austin – a key artist in the late 70s, and one who really helped push the music forward with a new sense of sophistication! Patti's got a strongly jazzy vibe here – and works with David Matthews arrangements that are really well put-together ... (Soul) read more CD
(Blu Spec CD, includes obi.)
Chet Baker —
She Was Too Good To Me ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great return to form for Chet Baker – his first record in a number of years away from the studio, and proof that his genius could adapt to just about any setting! The album's got a tight focus that's probably one of the keys to its success – a set of arrangements by Don Sebesky that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a sticker that is near the opening.)
George Benson —
Body Talk ... CD CTI/Vocalion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sweet funky classic from guitar genius George Benson – and a record that features some surprising soul arrangements from Pee Wee Ellis – also known for his classic work with the James Brown Band of the late 60s! Pee Wee's got a tighter groove here than on some of George's earlier CTI ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
George Benson —
Good King Bad ... LP CTI, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet 70s funk from George Benson – an album that's a bit smoother than some of his earlier work, but still free from the commercial polish of his later hits! Maestro David Matthews is at the helm for this session – and most numbers have a full backing from players who include some of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear and a sticker spot.)
CTI, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... $8.99
One of the moodiest sessions on CTI from the early days – and a landmark album that took George Benson from the funky jazz scene into the upper reaches of 70s jazz. The record was put together by Don Sebesky, and it's a lot more high concept than some of George's earlier work – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has gloss separation.)
CTI, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
A genius pairing of two top CTI Records talents in the 70s – the sweet guitar of George Benson and the amazing reed talents of Joe Farrell – both players who recorded in very different modes for the label, and who come out here sounding even more different when working together! There's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Blair —
We Belong Together ... LP CTI, 1977. Sealed ... $6.99
A strange bit of soul from the later years of CTI – and one of the few albums we've ever seen from the enigmatic John Blair! Blair is an artist with a bit of a cosmic vibe – kind of a spacey sense of soul that maybe fits his appearance on the cover – and which is couched here in ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner. Shirnkwrap is a bit aged, with a few small openings.)
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Sweet electric work from Ron Carter – subtle magic in the best CTI mode! Ron arranged the set himself, but he's working with a core group of CTI players that includes Bob James and Richard Tee on electric piano, Hubert Laws on flute, Ralph MacDonald on percussion, and Billy Cobham on drums ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Non-gatefold pressing.)
Ron Carter —
Spanish Blue ... LP CTI, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the massive Ron Carter albums from the mid 70s – and a set of 4 open-ended modal tracks that hit a similar Latin/but not Latin approach as the tracks on Coltrane's great Ole album. The group's a small one – featuring Carter on bass, Billy Cobham on drums, Jay Berliner on guitar, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
CTI, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A legendary album from the 70s funk scene – and one of the crowning achievements of keyboard maestro Eumir Deodato! Deodato got his start during the bossa years of the 60s – where his sophisticated charts were already enough to make his career a landmark – but in the following ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M/CTI, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
Incredible stuff – and a record that grows more and more important to us over the years! Desmond's best known as the icy alto behind Dave Brubeck's big records of the 50s, but by this point in his career, he'd developed a keen interest in Brazilian music – and was working at a level ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Matte cover pressing.)
CTI, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
A sweet funky album from Art Farmer– an artist we don't normally associate with 70s funk, but who does a really great job on this CTI session! Art's working here in the frontline with Yusef Lateef on reeds – another unlikely candidate for a record like this – and the pair get ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has small peeled spots from sticker removal.)
Joe Farrell —
Joe Farrell Quartet ... LP CTI, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Joe Farrell's first LPs as a leader – and a stellar session that's easily one of the early high points for the legendary CTI label! Farrell had been making some great noise in the underground during the late 60s – but here, he bursts forth as one heck of a soulful cat – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
CTI/Sony, 1972. Used ... $4.99
One of the best records ever cut by funky sax man Joe Farrell! The album's got a stripped down, choppy groove – virtually the blueprint for later 70s funk of this type, and played perfectly by Farrell and a very hip quartet lineup! Players include Joe on soprano and tenor sax, Herbie ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Joe Farrell —
Moon Germs ... LP CTI, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best records ever cut by funky sax man Joe Farrell! The album's got a stripped down, choppy groove – virtually the blueprint for later 70s funk of this type, and played perfectly by Farrell and a very hip quartet lineup! Players include Joe on soprano and tenor sax, Herbie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Joe Farrell —
Outback ... LP CTI, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer set from Joe Farrell – one of the 70s greatest reed players, and an always-exciting talent who was one of the first artists to really use the extended CTI format to break into a whole new level! The set's a drawn-out quintet side, with Chick Corea on electric piano, Buster Williams ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Joe Farrell —
Penny Arcade ... LP CTI, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer CTI work from Joe Farrell – with grooves so sharp you could cut your trousers on them! Farrell's angular reed style is in perfect form here – grooving with a small group that includes Herbie Hancock on piano, Joe Beck on guitar, Steve Gadd on drums, and Don Alias on percussion ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Baddest Hubbard ... LP CTI, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Baddest Hubbard or goodest Hubbard – whatever you prefer, the set's a great sampling of Freddie's incredible work for the CTI label during the early 70s! The album only features 4 tracks, but for CTI, Freddie was cutting them so long, that's the only way you could go – as his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, chewed corner, and a worn spot on the spine.)
CTI, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
Freddie Hubbard at the peak of his 70s powers – and one of his finest albums of the decade! The record follows strongly in the tone that Freddie set at CTI on his mighty Red Clay and Sky Dive sets – long, drawn out tracks – done with lots of electricity in the rhythms, and a very ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, & Others —
California Concert ... LP CTI, 1971. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Although the genius of the CTI label might be often thought of in a studio format – especially since the Creed Taylor Influence on the label is what really turned the sound into something wonderful – this live set from 1971 shows that the label's players, with the right frame of mind, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
CTI, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... $5.99
A sublime live moment from the CTI scene of the 70s – an album that brings together some of the label's best lead players, into a special live supergroup that stretches out in a mighty nice way! In case you ever though the CTI genius came from the studio production of Creed Taylor, think ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout hole. Vinyl plays with a short click on side 1, track 3.)
Milt Jackson —
Sunflower/CTI/BGO (UK), 1973/1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two CTI label gems from vibist Milt Jackson – back to back on a single CD! Sunflower is proof that Milt Jackson was easily the hippest member of the Modern Jazz Quartet – and one of the few who could really open up into different sounds away from that combo! This sweet 70s set for CTI ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bob James —
BJ4 ... LP CTI, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The 4th in Bob James legendary run of Fender Rhodes classics for CTI – and a record that still has him working with the dark edges that made the first few so great! As usual with these sets, there's a way of putting over the groove that's really unique – not really funky, but spacious ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Non-gatefold pressing.)
Bob James —
Genie ... LP CTI, 1983. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A smooth set of keyboard instrumentals built around Bob James' famous theme to the TV show Taxi – also known as "Angela", and probably the way that most mainstream folks know Bob's work! And although that track was plenty famous, it's still a really great number that echoes out ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing.)
CTI, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
Dark genius from keyboardist Bob James – one of his seminal 70s classics for CTI! The album follows strongly in the spirit of the records One and Two – using James' spacious approach to Fender Rhodes alongside some backings that are electric, yet have an earthily funky quality that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the CTI inner sleeve.)
Bob James —
Two ... LP CTI, 1975. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A monster – and quite possibly one of the greatest Fender Rhodes albums of all time! Bob James is really at the height of his powers here – stepping out with a sound that's a lot smoother than some of his earlier work, yet in a groove that's never too slick or too overproduced – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later non-gatefold pressing.)
Bob James & Earl Klugh —
One On One ... LP CTI, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A mellow mainstream fusion classic from the 70s – one that paired the gentle guitar of Earl Klugh with the sweet keyboards of Bob James – in a set that's filled with plenty of warm and laidback touches! The mode here takes off some of the darker edges from James' earlier sound, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Tide/CTI/BGO (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of CTI records gems from Antonio Carlos Jobim – back to back on a single CD! First up is Tide – an incredible record from the first off-key note to the last! The album's filled with some wonderfully moody LA studio sounds, arranged by Deodato, and a has a great swirling mix of ... (Brazil) read more CD
CTI/A&M, 1967. Used ... $5.99
A stunning mix of talents that brings the heavenly piano and guitar of Antonio Carlos Jobim into play with the lush, but light arrangements of Claus Ogerman – a swirling mix of post-bossa loveliness that redefines Jobim's sound, and opens up new avenues for exploration in sound! The ... (Brazil) read more CD
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Wave (180 gram pressing) ... LP CTI/Elemental (Spain), 1967. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A stunning mix of talents that brings the heavenly piano and guitar of Antonio Carlos Jobim into play with the lush, but light arrangements of Claus Ogerman – a swirling mix of post-bossa loveliness that redefines Jobim's sound, and opens up new avenues for exploration in sound! The ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition.)
Hubert Laws —
Afro-Classic ... LP CTI, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing album – and the cornerstone of the CTI sound! The record's an incredibly baroque set of tracks from funky flautist Hubert Laws – featuring arrangements from Don Sebesky that mix complicated lines on flute with electric piano from Bob James, into a swirling mass of sound that' ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some gloss peeling.)
Hubert Laws —
Carnegie Hall ... LP CTI, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
Maybe some of the coolest music ever recorded at Carnegie Hall – a wonderful venue that's perfect for the blend of soul and space of the CTI Records years of Hubert Laws! Laws' lead lines on flute really stretch out beautifully in the setting – given ample room to roam amidst a lineup ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped corner.)
Hubert Laws —
In The Beginning ... CD CTI, 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Moody work from one of the most groundbreaking flute players of the 70s – and a real standout in the legendary catalog of CTI Records! Hubert Laws was not only richly talented, but he was also capable of a large number of styles – and this double-length set for CTI has him moving past ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print digipack pressing – in great shape!)
CTI, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
One of the most sublime Hubert Laws albums for CTI – a set that features his incredibly soulful flute work floating over these beautiful large arrangements by Don Sebesky – all ticked by some sweet electric piano from Bob James! The sound is perfect – that balance of soul and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hubert Laws —
Rite Of Spring ... LP CTI, 1971. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A groundbreaking record from flautist Hubert Laws – a mixture of classical themes and jazz, handled with an airy CTI approach – and set to arrangements by Don Sebesky that are simply mindblowing! The album's a wonderful example of the way that CTI really pushed the boundaries of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later non-gatefold pressing)
CTI, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99
Moody work from one of the most groundbreaking flute players of the 70s – and a real standout in the legendary catalog of CTI Records! Hubert Laws was not only richly talented, but he was also capable of a large number of styles – and this double-length set for CTI has him moving past ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear.)
Herbie Mann —
Glory Of Love ... LP CTI, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Herbie Mann's soulful flute meets the breezy production values of CTI/A&M, for a good set of tracks that have a light easy feel to them, and a nice post-bossa groove! The set includes a good cover of "Upa, Neguinho", plus "Love Is Stronger Far Than We", "The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(LaterAudio Master Plus Series pressing.)
David Matthews —
Dune ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, grooviest albums we've ever heard from arranger David Matthews – a set that draws inspiration from Frank Herbert's Dune, and sends Dave out into space with a whole bunch of sci fi-tinged funky numbers! Matthews has already had plenty of CTI arranging experience by the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, 2016 Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi!)
Wes Montgomery —
Day In The Life ... LP CTI/A&M, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mindblowing! This is when Wes Montgomery really starts to get interesting to us – when he's working with a top-line arranger like Don Sebesky, crafting some incredibly compelling chords over lightly jazzy arrangements and soaring strings, in a whole new mode of expression that would go onto ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Wes Montgomery —
Road Song ... LP A&M/CTI, 1968. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Beautifully lofty work from the great Wes Montgomery – a set that was recorded quite late in his too-short career, and really points the way towards some of the sophisticated sounds that might have followed, had Wes not left this planet all too soon! Don Sebesky is at the head of the charts ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label pressing.)
Idris Muhammad —
Power Of Soul ... CD Kudu/CTI, 1974. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An incredible record from funky drummer Idris Muhammad! Idris is probably known for his funky break work on Blue Note and Prestige records sessions of the late 60s and early 70s – but by the time of this 1974 album, he was really expanding his style, hitting a laidback groove that went way ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker —
Carnegie Hall Concert Volume 1 ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly wonderful 70s meeting between Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker – recorded live, with sweet electric touches from CTI – in a style that shouldn't work so well, but which really comes off great! The approach is simple – Mulligan and Baker solo in a manner that's a bit ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a few small gloss bubbles and a trace of a price sticker.)
Kudu/CTI, 1975. Used ... $5.99
One of Esther Phillips' biggest comeback albums from the 70s – a classic set that takes her deeply soulful vocal approach, and sets it to some sweet jazz funk backings – served up by guitarist Joe Beck, who almost gets equal credit on the album cover! The rest of the lineup is equally ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gabor Szabo —
Mizrab ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1972. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from guitarist Gabor Szabo – a record that really helped to shift his sound and style into the 70s! The groove here is often open and free – taking off from some of the exoticism of Gabor's 60s albums on Impulse and Skye, but with a bit more of the CTI electric groove ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Gabor Szabo —
Rambler ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $13.99
Lean 70s genius from the great Gabor Szabo – a set that has him electrifying the sort of vibe he created on Impulse Records in the 60s – but all without ever sounding too slick or commercial! The group here is nice and lean – supervised by Bob James, who plays piano and organ, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the CTI 50th Anniversary Special Collection!)
Tamba 4 —
We & The Sea ... CD CTI/A&M, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful stuff – and a record we never tire of hearing! This album's a sublime extension of the earlier Brazilian style of the Tamba Trio – in a set that has them adding a fourth member, and picking up some cool new sounds from producer Creed Taylor! The set brings the group's ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Baddest Turrentine ... LP CTI, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A 4-track "best of" from Stan's hit years at CTI! If you know the man's tone, you know that he found a perfect home at CTI – where arrangements by the likes of Bob James or Deodato provided Stanley with a perfect foil for his warm exploratory blowing. The set features Stan's great ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Cherry/CTI/BGO (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A trio of classic CTI Records albums from tenorist Stanley Turrentine – with bonus tracks too! First up is Cherry – one of the best CTI albums from the early 70s – and one of Stanley Turrentine's funkiest records as well! The album's got a sharper edge than most other Turrentine ... (Jazz) read more CD
Stanley Turrentine —
Don't Mess With Mister T ... LP CTI, 1973. Very Good- Gatefold ... $7.99
Stanley Turrentine meets Bob James – on a record that's one of the 70s classics on CTI! Bob James handles the arrangements – with that laidback, mellowfunky approach to jazz that he helped pioneer at the time – lots of modal chords in the rhythms, and these wonderfully soulful ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stanley Turrentine —
Salt Song (plus bonus track) ... CD CTI, 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing album from Stanley Turrentine – quite different than most of his other sessions for CTI, but in a really great way! Stan's playing here with arrangements from Deodato – in a swirling, Brazilian jazz influenced mode that's similar to their work together with Astrud Gilberto ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Digipack pressing, barcode has a promo sticker.)
Randy Weston —
Blue Moses ... LP CTI, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... $16.99
Beautiful work from Randy Weston – and a unique electric session from the 70s! The feel is very different here than the angular modernism of Randy's roots – a warmer, more flowing sound – as you'd expect from the CTI label, and from Randy's use of electric piano as well as ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small spot of paint on the bottom seam, but looks great overall.)
Kai Winding & JJ Johnson —
Israel ... LP CTI/A&M, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Very groovy stuff – one of 2 albums cut by the Kai and JJ team for CTI in the early days! The album's a mellow mix of jazz and easy – with larger arrangements by Kai, JJ, and Don Sebesky – all exploring the more spacious side of things, as either of the main players solo over the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has discoloration from age and a mono sticker.)
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