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Airto —
Fingers ... LP 
CTI, 1973. Very Good 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
(Cover has a trace of a price sticker, a name in pen, and light wear.)
Airto/
CTI/Vocalion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
CTI Records meets that Brazilian fusion sound of the 70s – served up here on two classic albums! Fingers is 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 ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – also works on standard CD players!)
Chet Baker —
She Was Too Good To Me ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily 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
(Canadian pressing. Cover has a small cutout notch, light wear, and a name in pen and small peeled spots on back.)
CTI/CBS, 1974. Used ... $4.99
Pretty mellow stuff from George Benson, but with some nice moments! Don Sebesky handled the arrangements for this set of larger backings – but Benson's guitar is right out front, hitting some super-dope lines at the best moments, stretching out from the warm Fender Rhodes or horn heavy ... (Jazz) read more CD
CTI/Mosaic, 1975. Used ... $9.99
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 CD
(Out of print Mosaic Contemporary pressing.)
CTI/Friday Music, 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $34.99 35.99
A wonderfully wicked album – one that sold so many copies that it's sometimes hard to remember how great it is! George takes on all of Abbey Road – or just about all of it – as he runs through some of the most beautiful tracks The Beatles ever wrote, like "Golden ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M/CTI, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $4.99
An early George Benson groover from the A&M years of CTI – a set that's quite different than his famous 70s sets, with a really unique sound overall! The arrangements here are by Latin Soul maestro Marty Sheller – who brings some of the vibe to the set that he brought to his 60s ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label A&M pressing. Cover has light wear.)
CTI, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
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
(Mid 70s pressing, CTI 6015, with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Kenny Burrell —
God Bless The Child ... LP CTI, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Kenny Burrell – a record that brought the guitarist to a whole new audience, with a wonderful sound that's a perfect summation of CTI at its best! The vibe here is perfect – spare, airy guitar lines from Burrell – playing with a freer style than usual, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a spot of gloss separation on one corner, but looks great overall.)
CTI, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
Funky keyboards galore – and one of the greatest records ever from this legendary Brazilian jazz talent! The album follows nicely off Deodato's Prelude classic for CTI – and like that one, this set's built on long-flowing tunes that rise and fall with a wonderful sense of rhythm – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped corner.)
CTI, Early 70s. Very Good- Gatefold ... $6.99
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
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has gloss separation on the spine and light surface wear.)
Deodato —
Prelude/CTI/Vocalion (UK), 1972/1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of classics from Deodato – back to back on a single high-quality CD! First up is Prelude – 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 – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Hybrid Super Audio CD pressing – works on standard CD players!)
Paul Desmond —
From The Hot Afternoon ... LP A&M/CTI, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(Later silver label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and a trace of a price sticker.)
CTI, 1974. Used ... $5.99
An album of sublime understatement from alto genius Paul Desmond! Desmond was one of the few players who resisted the lure of the 70s electric CTI sound – and stuck pretty much in his usual bag of easy-going grooves, blowing alto with effortless ease, working here with a quartet that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Pure Desmond (Gold CD) ... CD 14.99(Out of print 90s pressing.)
Paul Desmond —
Skylark ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $16.99
A stunning 70s set from the great Paul Desmond – one that has the tremendous alto player finding an even fresher groove than before – yet all without losing any of the class and control that made him so great in the 50s and 60s! Don Sebesky arranged the set, but most of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has staining on the bottom seam and light wear.)
Paul Desmond —
Skylark ... CD CTI, 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A stunning 70s set from the great Paul Desmond – one that has the tremendous alto player finding an even fresher groove than before – yet all without losing any of the class and control that made him so great in the 50s and 60s! Don Sebesky arranged the set, but most of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
CTI, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... $11.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Vinyl has a large press flaw bump near the end of each side that unfortunately skips during "Moon Germs" and thumps during "Bass Folk Song", the rest of the vinyl is great. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Astrud Gilberto —
Gilberto With Turrentine ... CD CTI/Columbia, 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Incredible 70s work from the lovely Astrud Gilberto – a rare effort for the CTI label that has her teaming up with arranger Eumir Deodato and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine – all in a groove that's totally different than most of her earlier work! Astrud's breathy vocals are still ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Out of print.)
CTI, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ... $16.99
One of the most hard-jamming albums ever recorded for CTI – and a memorable set from British jazz rock guitarist Allan Holdsworth! The approach here is quite different than on the usual CTI set – really dominated by the guitar, and featuring tunes that take off on free flights of fancy ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner and some edge wear.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Keep Your Soul Together ... LP CTI, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(Original stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Red Clay (with bonus track) ... CD CTI/Epic, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing work from Freddie Hubbard – one of his best albums ever! The title cut's a classic, but all cuts on the album are great – and really set a whole new standard for soul jazz in the 70s! Unlike the freer runs of Miles Davis, Freddie takes things into territory here that's open, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
CTI, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $24.99
An amazing second CTI set from Freddie Hubbard – one that takes off nicely from Red Clay territory, and starts to hit an even funkier mode! The tracks here are all relatively long, with a huge amount of solo space for Freddie on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor, George Benson on guitar, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has gloss separation and light wear.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Straight Life ... CD CTI/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An amazing second CTI set from Freddie Hubbard – one that takes off nicely from Red Clay territory, and starts to hit an even funkier mode! The tracks here are all relatively long, with a huge amount of solo space for Freddie on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor, George Benson on guitar, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Straight Life ... LP 24.99
Freddie Hubbard —
Straight Life ... CD CTI, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing second CTI set from Freddie Hubbard – one that takes off nicely from Red Clay territory, and starts to hit an even funkier mode! The tracks here are all relatively long, with a huge amount of solo space for Freddie on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor, George Benson on guitar, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Straight Life ... LP 24.99(Out of print, 1997 digipak pressing. Case has some edgewear.)
CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $16.99
A sublime bit of electric funk in concert – proof that the CTI approach was always a great one, even out of the studio! The record features 2 long tracks – album-side versions of "Povo" and "Gilbraltar", both done in the best format of Hubbard's strongest CTI work, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, a trace of a price sticker, and some aging.)
CTI, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99
An excellent 70s set by Jackie & Roy – very different than their work of the 50s and 60s, with an approach that's much more far-reaching and complicated – a style that opens up their vocal talents majestically! Gone are the simpler ditties of earlier years, and in their place are ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
CTI/BGO (UK), 1973/1974. New Copy ... $10.99 14.99
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
CTI/Koch, 1976. Used ... $11.99
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 CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
CTI, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $39.99
A landmark album – not only for Bob James, but for CTI and the Fender Rhodes as well! This is the album where all the magic starts – the first of many extremely successful albums that Bob recorded during the 70s under his own name, and almost the birthplace of the modern hip hop ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Yellow label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the CTI inner sleeve. NOTE – Cover appears to have been replaced with a reissue.)
One (MQA CD pressing) ... CD 14.99
One (SACD pressing) ... CD 20.99
Bob James —
One (180 gram yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP CTI/Evosound, 1974. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A landmark record – not only for Bob James, but a seminal release for CTI and the Fender Rhodes as well! This is the album where all the magic starts – the first of many extremely successful albums that Bob recorded during the 70s under his own name, and almost the birthplace of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Individually numbered limited edition of 1000 – on heavyweight yellow vinyl!)
One ... LP 39.99
One (MQA CD pressing) ... CD 14.99
One (SACD pressing) ... CD 20.99
CTI/Evosound, 1974. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
A landmark record – not only for Bob James, but a seminal release for CTI and the Fender Rhodes as well! This is the album where all the magic starts – the first of many extremely successful albums that Bob recorded during the 70s under his own name, and almost the birthplace of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (New 2021 remaster from the original analogue tapes – MQA CD!)
One ... LP 39.99
One (SACD pressing) ... CD 20.99
Bob James —
One (SACD pressing) ... CD CTI/Evosound, 1974. New Copy ... $20.99 21.98
A landmark record – not only for Bob James, but a seminal release for CTI and the Fender Rhodes as well! This is the album where all the magic starts – the first of many extremely successful albums that Bob recorded during the 70s under his own name, and almost the birthplace of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (New 2021 remaster from the original analogue tapes – SACD!)
One ... LP 39.99
One (MQA CD pressing) ... CD 14.99
CTI, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
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
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has some marker on front.)
CTI/A&M, 1967. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
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
Also available Wave ... CD 4.99
CTI/A&M, 1967. Used ... $4.99
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
Also available Wave ... CD 6.99
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Wave ... LP CTI/A&M, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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
(Early 80s Audio Master Plus remaster in a green cover.)
CTI/A&M, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $19.99
A truly fantastic record, and one that's become the stuff of legend over the years – a rare CTI album that was only ever issued in Japan – and which may well be one of the coolest sessions recorded during the A&M years of the label! Trombonists JJ Johnson and Kai Winding had ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
CTI/A&M, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
One of the greatest Quincy Jones albums of all time! The record's a spacey jazz masterpiece – and it combine's Quincy's soulful soundtrack vision with the excellent production talents of Creed Taylor, for a monster album of long drawn out cuts that mix soul jazz with more sophisticated ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, small seam splits, a peeled spot from sticker removal, and Gold Record Award sticker.)
A&M/CTI, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
Fantastic work from Tamiko Jones – one of the more enigmatic soul singers of her generation! Tamiko could always handle a number of styles – and on this set, she moves between jazz and deep soul, working through a set of tracks that were recorded at either Sam Phillips in Memphis, or ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo. Cover has some ringwear, aging, a promo sticker on front, and some peeling of the finish and a name in pen on back.)
Yusef Lateef —
In A Temple Garden ... LP CTI, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
An obscure one for Yusef Lateef – and proof that the reedman was always open to new ideas at every single point in his career! Lateef had already recorded for the CTI label on a few great previous albums – but this album is quite late in his run for the label, and has a slightly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(With CTI inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
CTI, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
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
(Yellow label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and some gloss peel down the back opening.)
CTI, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... $7.99
One of Hubert Laws' funkiest records for CTI – recorded with a full group funky style that's plenty darn great, and a lot harder-hitting than some of Hubert's more laidback sessions for the label! Arrangements are by Bob James and Laws – working here with a large batch of players who ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Hubert Laws —
In The Beginning ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some small spots of gloss separation at the corners of the spine.)
Hubert Laws/CTI/BGO (UK), 1974/1976. New Copy 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A split CTI package – with a record apiece by Hubert Laws and George Benson! Hubert Laws is first with In The Beginning – 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 ... (Jazz) read more CD
Wes Montgomery —
Day In The Life ... LP CTI/A&M, 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $26.99
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
(Brown label stereo pressing. Cover has minimal wear with remnant of an old price sticker and a light bottom bump corner.)
Idris Muhammad —
Power Of Soul ... CD Kudu/CTI, 1974. New Copy ... $5.99 6.99
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
CTI, 1974. Sealed Gatefold ... $15.99
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
(Gatefold Canadian pressing, still sealed! Cover has some light wear.)
CTI, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
The first album from Seawind – and a killer batch of jazzy soul tracks all the way through! The set's easily one of the hippest to come out on CTI in the 70s, although with the record's strong use of vocals, it also feels a bit more like some of the work coming out on Fantasy at the time ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light staining.)
CTI, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
A great little album of jazzy soul – the second that Seawind cut for CTI, and very much an extension of the first! The album's got a breezy west coast fusion sound – kind of like work that was coming out of Fantasy Records, or some of the more obscure independent fusion albums at the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has some surface wear and some light scrapes in front.)
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Box Set ... $11.99
One of the most ambitious albums on CTI – a very large project in which Don Sebesky seems to work with just about everyone else who recorded for the label! The Giant Box title is apt – as the record originally came packaged in a cardboard box – room enough to hold the 2 records ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Box has some discoloration from age.)
Don Sebesky —
Giant Box ... CD CTI/CBS, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most ambitious albums on CTI – a very large project in which Don Sebesky seems to work with just about everyone else who recorded for the label! The Giant Box title is apt – as the record originally came packaged in a cardboard box – room enough to hold the 2 records ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Soul Flutes —
Trust In Me ... LP CTI/A&M, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
An excellent little groover from that great period where CTI was affiliated with A&M, this record is the kind of pop/jazz/easy listening crossover stuff that's been such a hit with the loungecore fans over the years. Don Sebesky handled the arrangements – and players include Herbie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Gabor Szabo —
Rambler ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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!)
Stanley Turrentine —
Cherry/CTI/BGO (UK), Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily 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 —
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
CTI, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... $7.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, a few spots of gloss separation, and a wavy corner.)
Various —
Fire Into Music Vol 1 – The Original CTI Recordings Digitally Remastered For Compact Disc ... CD CTI/CBS, Early 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features work by George Benson, Deodato, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, Ron Carter, Joe Farrell, Esther Phillips, Johnny Hammond, and Hank Crawford. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Note: CD is missing back artwork in case – and is priced accordingly.)
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