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CTI, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
CTI/Vocalion (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $19.99
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!)
CTI, 1974. Used ... $3.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Barretto —
La Cuna ... LP 
CTI, 1981. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice jammer from the "second wind" period of CTI – and a strong return to Latin jazz for Ray! The set's a great mixture of smooth CTI electric funk and Latin-oriented grooves – and it features work by Ray on congas and percussion, plus a list of players that includes Tito ... (Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder/EDP stamps.)
CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some light wear and a cutout hole.)
George Benson —
Bad Benson (plus bonus tracks) ... CD CTI, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
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
Also available Bad Benson ... LP 5.99
George Benson —
Body Talk ... LP CTI, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a thin stain along the top and bottom seams – only noticable inside the gatefold.)
CTI, 1977. Sealed ... $4.99
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.)
Kenny Burrell —
God Bless The Child ... LP CTI, 1971. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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 some wear and bubbles under the gloss.)
Ron Carter —
All Blues (Japanese pressing) ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1973. Used ... $15.99
One of Ron Carter's best from the 70s – a hip and subtle effort recorded for CTI, with a small group that includes Joe Henderson on tenor, Roland Hanna on piano, and Billy Cobham on drums! Henderson's tenor work dominates the album, and the long tracks really let him snake around mightily ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of pring HQCD pressing – with obi!)
Deodato —
Deodato 2 ... LP CTI, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(White label promo.)
Art Farmer —
Crawl Space ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
No crawl space here – as the sound is wide open, and surprisingly funky – a set that stands as one of Art Farmer's few great 70s outings for the CTI label! The album's got Art blowing with all the cool, compressed sound that he'd bring to a straighter album – but on longer tracks ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2016 Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi!)
Art Farmer —
Something You Got ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 CD
(2016 Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi!)
Art Farmer/CTI, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet and subtle genius from two of the most understated players in jazz – a really great little record that makes the best of the CTI sound without tricking up the players too much! Art Farmer and Jim Hall play in a quintet with vibes by Mike Mainieri – in a style that eschews the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
CTI, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
Nothing canned here – as the sound, style, and groove of the record is as fresh and freaky as the classic image on the cover! The riffing rhythms get going right from the start – some amazing lines from a rhythm combo that includes Joe Beck on guitar, Herb Bushler on bass, Jim Madison ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Farrell —
Canned Funk (Japanese pressing) ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nothing canned here – as the sound, style, and groove of the record is as fresh and freaky as the classic image on the cover! The riffing rhythms get going right from the start – some amazing lines from a rhythm combo that includes Joe Beck on guitar, Herb Bushler on bass, Jim Madison ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Canned Funk ... LP 14.99(Out of print.)
Joe Farrell —
Joe Farrell Quartet ... LP CTI, 1970. Near Mint- 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
(White label promo. Cover has surface wear, gloss peeling, and call letters in marker inside the gatefold.)
CTI/King (Japan), 1971. Used ... $11.99
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 CD
(Out of print, Blu-Spec CD pressing!)
CTI, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
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
CTI/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... $14.99
Massive music from funky reedman Joe Farrell – quite possibly our favorite of his legendary 70s run for CTI – and that's saying a lot, given how great those records are! There's a lean, edgey groove to the set that's totally great – a lot more bite than usual for CTI, thanks to ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Recent Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi!)
Joe Farrell —
Upon This Rock ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Massive music from funky reedman Joe Farrell – quite possibly our favorite of his legendary 70s run for CTI – and that's saying a lot, given how great those records are! There's a lean, edgey groove to the set that's totally great – a lot more bite than usual for CTI, thanks to ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Upon This Rock ... CD 14.99
Jim Hall —
Concierto ... CD CTI, 1975. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Jim Hall's most compelling albums from the 70s – a mix of lightly swinging tunes and more complicated numbers, recorded with some of his best partners from earlier years! Chet Baker is on trumpet, Paul Desmond is on alto sax – and the rest of the group includes Ron Carter bass, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print digipack pressing.)
CTI/King (Japan), 1972. Used ... $14.99
A killer set from Freddie Hubbard's legendary years on CTI! Like the classic Red Clay album, there's 4 tunes here, all longer cuts – where everyone gets a chance to stretch out a bit, over smooth (but not too smooth!) electric grooves, supported by great orchestrations from Don Sebesky! Ron ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2016 Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi!)
CTI/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... $11.99
Jackie & Roy are definitely getting bit wilder here – hitting an electric early 70s CTI mode, and really growing a lot in the process! The session has the vocal pair working with CD players who include Hubert Laws on flute, Joe Farrell on saxes, Roy Pennington on vibes, and Steve Gadd on ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Wilder Alias (remastered edition) ... CD 11.99(2016 Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi.)
CTI, 1974. Used Gatefold ... $11.99
Jackie & Roy are definitely getting bit wilder here – hitting an electric early 70s CTI mode, and really growing a lot in the process! The session has the vocal pair working with CTI players who include Hubert Laws on flute, Joe Farrell on saxes, Roy Pennington on vibes, and Steve Gadd ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Wilder Alias ... CD 11.99(Out of print.)
Milt Jackson —
Goodbye ... LP CTI, 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet 70s electric work from the great vibist Milt Jackson – a record that has him hitting some nicely moody modes, and in a spacious style that's almost a 70s remake of the energy of the Modern Jazz Quartet! Cedar Walton plays piano and Fender Rhodes – and Hubert Laws is in the group ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small star sticker)
CTI, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
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 is totally great – a whole new chapter for Jackson's vibes, and a real re-setting of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Milt Jackson —
Sunflower (remastered edition) ... CD CTI, 1972. Used Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 is totally great – a whole new chapter for Jackson's vibes, and a real re-setting of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Sunflower ... LP 14.99(Sealed 40th Anniversary edition, barcode has a cutout mark.)
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
CTI, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a stuck gatefold.)
Bob James —
One ... CD CTI/Tappan Zee, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Antonio Carlos Jobim —
Stone Flower ... CD CTI, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Antonio Carlos Jobim's greatest records – and a perfect blend of his subtle bossa genius with the moody electric sound of CTI! Jobim plays electric and acoustic piano, guitar, and sings a bit – and Deodato handled the arrangements with a breezy brilliance that matches all the ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Columbia Jazz Masters pressing.)
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
CTI/Pleasure For Music (UK), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99
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
Yusef Lateef —
In A Temple Garden ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
(Recent Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi!)
Hubert Laws —
Chicago Theme ... LP CTI, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Hubert Laws —
In The Beginning ... LP CTI, 1974. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and a 2 inch tear in the front panel at the opening.)
CTI, 1971. Used ... $5.99
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 CD
Also available Rite Of Spring ... CD 14.99(Note – artwork is wrinkled from some light water damage.)
CTI (Japan), 1971. Used ... $14.99
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 CD
Also available Rite Of Spring ... CD 5.99(Out of print, early Japanese gold CD pressing.)
Hubert Laws —
Rite Of Spring ... LP CTI, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... 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
Also available (Original gatefold pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Rite Of Spring ... CD 5.99
Rite Of Spring ... CD 14.99
CTI/A&M, 1967. Used ... $7.99
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 CD
Wes Montgomery —
Day In The Life ... LP CTI/A&M, 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Day In The Life ... CD 7.99(Cover has light wear.)
Idris Muhammad —
Power Of Soul ... CD Kudu/CTI, 1974. New Copy ... 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
CTI, 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Funky 70s work from film score maestro Lalo Schifrin – served up with a bit of a disco twist, and plenty of the electric jazz funk elements that were showing up in his soundtracks at the time! Lalo's on keyboards, playing a cool host of electric ones that give the record a nice spacey sound ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Seawind —
Window Of A Child ... LP CTI, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(White label promo.)
Jeremy Steig —
Firefly ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare CTI entry from funky flute master Jeremy Steig – a musician whose style is a great fit for the label! There's more of an electric vibe here than on Steig's earlier records – but that creates a nice current of soul that really helps things take off in a nicely different way. The ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Recent Blu-spec CD pressing – includes obi!)
CTI, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover as cutout hole, promo sticker and small info sticker. Vinyl plays with a short click on side 1, track 2.)
Gabor Szabo —
Rambler ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Temporarily 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 —
Best Of Stanley Turrentine ... CD CTI/Epic, Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
CTI, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $11.99
A big hit for Stanley Turrentine – and a pretty darn nice record of extended groovers, with a harder sound than you might expect from the tongue-licking cover, and a title of Sugar! The record's only got three cuts – one of them Stanley's famous version of "Sugar", the other ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original gatefold pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stanley Turrentine —
Sugar (with bonus tracks) ... CD CTI, 1970. Used Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A bit hit for Stanley Turrentine – and a pretty darn nice record of extended groovers, with a harder sound than you might expect from the tongue-licking cover, and a title of Sugar! The record's only got three cuts – one of them Stanley's famous version of "Sugar", the other ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Sugar ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
CTI/Kudu/Salvation, Early 70s. Very Good ... $6.99
A great little collection of tunes on the CTI, Kudu, and Salvation labels – all owned by Creed Taylor during the height of his powers during the mid 70. There's a range of soulful and funky tunes on the album – and titles include "First Light" by Freddie Hubbard, "Supersh ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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