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DIW (Japan), 1981. Used 4CD ... Out Of Stock
Geri Allen, Charlie Haden, & Paul Motian —
Live At The Village Vanguard – Unissued Tracks ... CD DIW/Somethin Cool (Japan), 1990. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Really wonderful work from a perfectly-matched trio – an all-star lineup, even though pianist Geri Allen was just at the start of her career – and a group who'd already given the world a few different studio albums on other labels! The set follows up with more material from the group's ... (Jazz) read more CD
Geri Allen/DIW (Japan), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful trio work from Geri Allen – recording here with a great group that features Paul Motian on drums and some especially great work from Charlie Haden on bass! Haden's bass really figures into the sound of most of the songs strongly – almost leading more than Allen's piano, with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Chris Anderson Trio —
Blues One ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Rare later work from pianist Chris Anderson – an under-recorded modernist who first made a name for himself on the Chicago scene of the 60s, but who's emerging here as a warmer, gentler soul on the keys! The set's got the feel of some of the other DIW piano trio sessions from the time – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Alternate Express ... CD DIW (Japan), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
Don't let the "alternate" in the title fool you, because it's not like the Art Ensemble Of Chicago are getting all alt-rock or anything – nor is the album a set of alternate takes! Instead, the album's one of their best from the time – a well-crafted set of tunes, recorded in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Ancient To The Future ... CD DIW (Japan), 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
The Art Esemble of Chicago pay tribute to a surprising range of influences – from Duke Ellington to Otis Redding to Fela Kuti and Jimi Hendrix – but all in a set that's still filled with plenty of their trademark creative improvisation, too! In a way, the record's a great illustration ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Ensemble Of Chicago —
Art Ensemble Of Soweto ... CD DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the more interesting later sessions from the Art Ensemble – one in which the group push their African influence strongly, by teaming up with the Amabutho Male Chorus for a real Soweto soul sound! Oddly, the Art Ensemble are the ones in African garb on the cover – while the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Ensemble Of Chicago with Cecil Taylor —
Dreaming Of The Masters Vol 2 – Thelonious Sphere Monk ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual session – the Art Ensemble Of Chicago is joined by pianist Cecil Taylor – in a celebration of the music of Thelonious Monk! (Jazz) CD
Art Ensemble Of Soweto (Art Ensemble Of Chicago) —
America – South Africa ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1989/1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
A second pairing of the Art Ensemble Of Chicago and the Amabutho Male Chorus – one that's indicated not just in the title of the record, but in a changing of the group's name! The sound here is even more Afro-styled than the previous effort – coming across right from the start with a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Albert Ayler —
Something Different ... LP 
Bird Notes (Sweden), 1962. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Early work by avant saxophone genius Albert Ayler – and very very striking! The setting is very spare, with only bass and drums backing Ayler up – and the way the album is mixed, Ayler's solos dominate the tracks in a way that isn't always the case with some of the more group-driven ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Duck Baker —
Spinning Song – Duck Baker Plays The Music Of Herbie Nichols ... CD Avant/DIW (Japan), 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Guitarist Duck Baker takes on the music of Herbie Nichols – the sometime-overlooked modernist of the postwar years, a player that some folks rank right up there with Thelonious Monk – later given his due with a run of revival projects like this! Nichols' music sounds very different ... (Jazz) read more CD
Black Nile —
Sounds Of Color ... CD World Galaxy/Rings (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Black Nile are certainly rooted in jazz, but maybe just in terms of inspiration – as the music brings together all sorts of sonic bits and sounds of color – live instrumentation, samples, electronics, and contributions from key guests – all with a spirit that's as beautiful and ... (New Grooves) read more CD
Rahn Burton Trio —
Poem ... CD DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great lost sleeper from pianist Rahn Burton – a set that's even better than most of the DIW trio material from the time, thanks to some extremely thoughtful work by Burton on the keys! The trio here features Walter Booker on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums – and the record has a warmly ... (Jazz) read more CD
George Cables Trio —
Night & Day ... CD DIW (Japan), Used ... Out Of Stock
A lovely little set from George Cables – quite expressive work on piano, but in ways that are a bit different from some of his American records at the time! George takes strong advantage of the open, sympathetic format of the DIW trio series here – and works wonderfully in a group that ... (Jazz) read more CD
James Carter Quartet —
JC On The Set ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
James Carter's first album as a leader – and a set that helped mark a place for him as one of the strongest saxophone voices of the 90s! The album has Carter's work on alto, tenor, and baritone saxes set center stage – alongside backing by a trio that features pianist Craig Taborn, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
James Carter Quartet —
Jurassic Classics ... CD DIW (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
There's nothing prehistoric about this set – as saxophonist James Carter's working here in an angular mode that's strikingly modern, despite the "classics" in the title! The tunes are all familiar ones, but they're recast by Carter with a deep tone on tenor, alto, and soprano sax ... (Jazz) read more CD
James Carter Quartet —
Jurassic Classics ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
There's nothing prehistoric about this set – as saxophonist James Carter's working here in an angular mode that's strikingly modern, despite the "classics" in the title! The tunes are all familiar ones, but they're recast by Carter with a deep tone on tenor, alto, and soprano sax ... (Jazz) read more CD
Greg Cohen with Teddy Edwards —
Moment To Moment ... CD DIW (Japan), 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the more compelling later recordings of the great Teddy Edwards – a set that also features Gerald Wiggins on piano! (Jazz) CD
DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ... $29.99
Steve Coleman and Dave Holland in wide open alto and bass duets, which echo Hollands duets with Sam Rivers from two decades earlier, ina way. 9 numbers in all, including "Ah-Leu-Cha", "Dream Of The Elders", "Szygy", "Straight Ahead", "In Brief", ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi. Booklet has light creases, a cut corner, and a faint mark from sticker removal. Small cutout hole through obi and tray card.)
DIW/Columbia, 1993. Used ... $5.99
The title's a bit of a silly joke, but the album's a really great one – a five-pianist effort that features Donald Brown, Harold Mabern, Mulgrew Miller, James Williams, and Geoff Keezer on the keys – all stepping off from some great rhythm from Christian McBride on bass and Tony Reedus ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Contemporary Piano Ensemble —
Key Players ... CD DIW (Japan), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
The title's a bit of a silly joke, but the album's a really great one – a five-pianist effort that features Donald Brown, Harold Mabern, Mulgrew Miller, James Williams, and Geoff Keezer on the keys – all stepping off from some great rhythm from Christian McBride on bass and Tony Reedus ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Key Players ... CD 5.99(Original Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Stanley Cowell Trio —
Close To You Alone ... CD DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Stanley Cowell on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Ronnie Burrage on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print 1990 Japanese pressing.)
Andrew Cyrille —
My Friend Louis ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the true soul jazz classics of the 90s! Although Andrew Cyrille is better known for some of his more "out" material, we totally dig this 1992 album – because it's got a sweeping spiritual feel, and a very soulful groove that recalls 70s work by players like Billy Harper or ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and crease through traycard artwork.)
Defunkt —
Heroes ... CD DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ambitious funky work from trombonist Joseph Bowie and his Defunkt ensemble – a mix of 80s groove, retro funk, and lots of the cross-cultural touches that were filtering through the New York downtown scene at the time. For most of the record, things are a bit too confused to straighten ... (Soul) read more CD
Expansions —
Murmuration & Mosaic ... CD Rings/DIW (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A killer trio with a really wonderful sound – one that's equal parts jazz and funk, but which also maybe has a strong inspiration from 70s electric modes – not in a way that's too spacey or trippy, but which really uses the right sense of space between the notes to open up the groove! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Tommy Flanagan —
Complete Overseas (with bonus tracks) ... CD DIW (Japan), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic early trio album from pianist Tommy Flanagan – a set that was originally recorded overseas by Metronome Records, hence the title – and part of a long tradition of Tommy making some of his best music for non-US labels! Flanagan's already a hell of a craftsman here on the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Steve Grossman —
Standards ... CD DIW (Japan), 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tenorist Steve Grossman's a hell of a player in so many different settings – but we're especially fond of the mid 80s stretch in which he made this record – a time when Steve had learned from all of his bolder, more dynamic moments of the 70s – and was able to fold them back into ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra —
Dream Keeper ... CD DIW/Blue Note, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
A lost chapter in the all too short history of Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra – an album recorded shortly after the group's better-known album for ECM in the 80s! Like other Liberation Music outings, Carla Bley is a very strong presence on this set – penning original tunes ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Canadian pressing.)
DIW (Japan), 1997. Used ... $26.99
A recent recording by tenorist Billy Harper – but one that follows strongly in the tradition of his 70s classics recorded in Japan! Like those records, this one was done for the Japanese label DIW – and features Harper in a free sort of setting that really lets him unfold with ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Jewel case pressing.)
Billy Harper —
If Our Hearts Could Only See (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD DIW (Japan), 1997. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A recent recording by tenorist Billy Harper – but one that follows strongly in the tradition of his 70s classics recorded in Japan! Like those records, this one was done for the Japanese label DIW – and features Harper in a free sort of setting that really lets him unfold with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available If Our Hearts Could Only See ... CD 26.99(Cover has edge and surface wear with dry sticker residue on front and back covers.)
Somethin Cool/DIW (Japan), 2020. New Copy ... $4.99 28.99
American trombonist Allen Hermann teams up here with Japanese trombonist Itsumi Komano – a player you might know from her work in the Bon Bones duo, and one who sounds nicely different here! The twin horn approach sometimes shows a lineage with JJ Johnson and Kai Winding in their small group ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Hicks —
East Side Blues ... CD DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bob James & Sam Franz —
2080 ... LP Eight Islands/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A record that makes us go "wow" all over again at the mighty talents of Bob James – because even this late in life, he's clearly open to new ideas and pushing the boundaries – which he really does here in collaboration with younger musician Sam Franz! In the way that Bob's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bob James & Sam Franz —
2080 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Eight Islands/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Geoff Keezer Trio —
World Music ... CD DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really lovely set from Geoff Keezer – light and lyrical one minute, then ringing out with powerfully strong piano lines the next! There's a power here that really caught us by surprise – as Keezer takes off with majestic command of the keys on many of the set's numbers – one ... (Jazz) read more CD
Robert Lakatos —
But Not For Me ... LP Sawano/Jazz Shinsekai (Japan), 2008. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Pianist Robert Lakatos sounds beautiful here – really spinning out some imaginative sounds on the keys, in a trio that also includes Christian Lakatos on bass and Dre Pallemaerts on drums! The set was recorded in Germany, but has that superb sound of the best Sawano label material – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Robert Lakatos —
Sepia ... LP Sawano/Jazz Shinsekai (Japan), 2013. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Pianist Robert Lakatos is in great form here – able to improvise freely like a contemporary musician at some points, swing with bop at other moments, while also coming across with gentler, more introspective modes at different – all with really well-balanced accompaniment from Christian ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Walter Lang —
Translucent Red ... LP Sawano/Jazz Shinsekai (Japan), 2018. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Pianist Walter Lang brings all his own compositions to this beautiful trio set – a record of understated genius that's handled with a really beautiful approach to recording! Lang's tunes are complex, but never in a way that's cold – and although he clearly can really work his way ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – heavy cover and vinyl!)
DIW (Japan), 2002. Used ... $11.99 18.99
Helge Lien on piano, Frode Berg on bass, and Knut Aalefjaer on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Terasima/DIW (Japan), 2008. New Copy ... $16.99 59.99
A really sprightly piano set from Kirk Lightsey – one that's maybe got even more kick than some of his classic work from years back! The pianist works here with Steve Watts on bass and Dave Wickins on drums and percussion – and the tunes are all nice and long, and really stretch out ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – heavy cover and vinyl!)
DIW/Columbia, 1992. Used ... $9.99
Steve Coleman and Greg Osby on alto, David Gilmore on guitar, Reggie Washington on bass, Marvin Smitty Smith on drums, and Cassandra Wilson on vocals! (Jazz) CD
Harold Mabern —
Straight Street ... CD DIW (Japan), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A straight street, but a great street – as Harold Mabern returns to full force in this lovely set of trio tracks! The set's one of the best of any of Mabern's early 90s sessions for DIW Records – a very strong outing with Ron Carter on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums – served up ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Mabern —
Straight Street ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A straight street, but a great street – as Harold Mabern returns to full force in this lovely set of trio tracks! The set's one of the best of any of Mabern's early 90s sessions for DIW Records – a very strong outing with Ron Carter on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums – served up ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Mabern Trio —
Maya With Love ... CD DIW (Japan), Early 90s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Harold Mabern was one of the greatest under-discovered jazz talents of the 60s – playing on records with artists like The MJT+3, Lee Morgan, and others – and all these years later, he's still one of our favorite talents on the piano! This early 90s set for DIW features Mabern in a trio ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Ronnie Mathews —
Dark Before The Dawn ... CD DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully introspective work from pianist Ronnie Mathews – one of his better sides from later years, recorded with a free and open spirit! The set features Ronnie working with Ray Drummond on bass and Billy Higgins on drums – in a light and fragile mode that's perfectly recorded in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ronnie Mathews Trio —
Lament For Love ... CD DIW (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Memphis Piano Convention —
Memphis Piano Convention ... CD DIW (Japan), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Solo piano by six different artists ; Donald Brown, Charles Thomas, Russell Wilson, Harold Mabern, James Williams, and Mulgrew Miller. (Jazz) CD
Misha Mengelberg Trio —
No Idea ... CD DIW (Japan), 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite Misha Mengelberg albums of recent years – done as part of a number of excellent John Zorn-produced sessions for DIW! There's a lightness here that's a bit different than the sound of Misha on FMP – one that's a bit less brooding, and which allows space for the older ... (Jazz) read more CD
Thelonious Monk —
Live In Stockholm 1961 ... CD DIW (Japan), 1961. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful live set from the legendary Thelonious Monk Quartet – that magical lineup you'll know from Monk's early 60s albums on Columbia Records, captured here in a concert performance that really opens up so many different currents of the group's sound! Monk is crucial, of course, on ... (Jazz) read more CD
DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... $11.99
A wonderful side of David Murray – his deep skills with a tenor ballad, heard here in a quartet with Dave Burrell on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Ralph Peterson on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
David Murray —
David Murray – Recording NYC 1986 ... CD DIW (Japan), 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nicely gritty set from David Murray – proof that even at the height of his modern moments, he could also be a tenor talent with deeply-rooted traditions! The album's got a really wonderful feel – almost a tenor date from a few decades past, but with some slight edges that definitely ... (Jazz) read more CD
DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Murray's fronting a big band led by Butch Morris – a group that sounds a lot better to our ears than most of Morris' own larger groups of the time, possibly because of the style of the recording. The tracks shift mood, tone, and approach with each number – working out references to ... (Jazz) read more CD
David Murray —
David Murray Big Band ... CD DIW/Columbia (UK), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Murray's fronting a big band led by Butch Morris – a group that sounds a lot better to our ears than most of Morris' own larger groups of the time, possibly because of the style of the recording. The tracks shift mood, tone, and approach with each number – working out references to ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available David Murray Big Band ... CD 2.99
DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ... $13.99
Beautifully soulful work by David Murray – a mostly-straight session, but one that seems to push his level of expression even further than before! Murray's working here in a "deep river" style that seems to draw on decades of jazz influence, yet forge it into a fresh modern voice ... (Jazz) read more CD
David Murray —
Jug-A-Lug ... CD DIW (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
David Murray on tenor saxophone and bass clarinet, Olu Dara on cornet, Bobby Broom and Daryl Thompson on guitar, Robert Irving III on synthesizer and organ, Darryl Jones on bass, Toby Williams on drums, and Kahil El'Zabar on percussion. (Jazz) CD
DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ... $9.99 14.99
Beautiful ballad material – with Dave Burrell on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Ralph Peterson on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, booklet has some wear and is priced accordingly.)
David Murray —
Shakill's Warrior ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly nice album of straight ahead tenor tracks from David Murray – playing here in a quartet with guitarist Stanley Franks, drummer Andrew Cyrille, and the great Don Pullen, who plays organ on the session! The album's not exactly in the classic soul jazz organ/tenor mode – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Columbia/DIW, 1991. Used ... $8.99
A great little session by Murray – recorded at that point in the early 90s when DIW was turning out some especially soulful records! The group on the set features Fred Hopkins on bass, McCoy Tyner on piano, and Elvin Jones on drums – and although you might expect a Coltraney feel from ... (Jazz) read more CD
David Murray —
Spirituals ... CD DIW (Japan), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album of spiritual tunes and spiritual themes – played by David Murray in a style that's quite similar to his work on the Deep River set! The format's a bit more traditional here, given the album's use of older themes from gospel music – but the core quartet of Dave Burrell, Fred ... (Jazz) read more CD
DIW (Japan), 1991. Used Gatefold ... $28.99
A really beautiful pairing of horns – the flute of James Newton and tenor of David Murray – working here in a mix of lyrical modes and heavier spiritual avant styles! The rest of the group features John Hicks on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and either Andrew Cyrille or Billy Hart on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi!)
David Murray & Milford Graves —
Real Deal ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Freewheeling duets between David Murray and Milford Graves – the former on tenor and bass clarinet, the latter on a nice range of percussion! There's an open, flowing feel to the record that really takes us back to Murray's initial moments of the 70s – an almost loft jazz looseness to ... (Jazz) read more CD
DIW (Japan), 1992. Used Gatefold ... $14.99 19.99
David Murray on tenor saxophone and bass clarinet, Patience Higgins on tenor and soprano saxophone, John Purcell on alto saxophone, James Spaulding on alto saxophone and flute, Don Byron on baritone saxophone and clarinet, Graham Haynes on cornet, Kahlil Henry on flute, Vincent Chancey on French ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
David Murray Octet —
Picasso ... CD DIW (Japan), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features James Spaulding on alto and flute, Craig Harris on trombone, and Hugh Ragin and Rasul Siddik on trumpet, Dave Burrell on piano, Wilber Morris on bass, and Tani Tabbal on drums. (Jazz) CD
DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... $24.99
One of the greatest jazz voices on the bass clarinet – save perhaps for the late Eric Dolphy – working here in a wonderful batch of ballads and gentle groovers! The set's quite different from the usual jazz date to bear "ballads" in the title – as David Murray's not ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi!)
David Murray Quartet —
Ballads For Bass Clarinet ... LP DIW/Koko (UK), 1991. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest jazz voices on the bass clarinet – save perhaps for the late Eric Dolphy – working here in a wonderful batch of ballads and gentle groovers! The set's quite different from the usual jazz date to bear "ballads" in the title – as David Murray's not ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Murray Quartet —
Death Of A Sideman ... CD DIW (Japan), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
David Murray on tenor saxophone and bass clarinet, Bobby Bradford on cornet, Dave Burrell on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums. (Jazz) CD
David Murray Quartet —
For Aunt Louise (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD DIW (Japan), 1993. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A strong, soulful quartet album – and features John Hicks on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Idris Muhammad on drums! (Jazz) CD
DIW (Japan), 1996. Used ... $14.99
Features David Murray on tenor, DD Jackson on piano, Santi Debriano on bass, and JT Lewis on drums! (Jazz) CD
Also available Long Goodbye – A Tribute To Don Pullen (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 14.99(Out of print.)
DIW (Japan), 1996. Used Gatefold ... $14.99 24.99
Features David Murray on tenor, DD Jackson on piano, Santi Debriano on bass, and JT Lewis on drums! (Jazz) CD
Also available Long Goodbye – A Tribute To Don Pullen ... CD 14.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
David Murray Quartet —
Shakill's II ... CD DIW (Japan), 1993. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Beautiful beautiful work from David Murray – a follow-up to his initial Shakill's Warrior album, and done in a style that we like even better than the first! Don Pullen is a key part of the set – working here on fluid organ lines that are somewhere between the early Larry Young work on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of Print, includes obi!)
David Murray Quartet —
Tenors ... CD DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
David Murray on tenor saxophone, Dave Burrell on piano, Fred Hopkins on bass, and Ralph Peterson Jr. on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Includes obi! Obi and booklet have light aging.)
DIW (Japan), 1994. Used Gatefold ... $14.99 24.99
A great pairing – the tenor of David Murray and trombone of Ray Anderson – alongside Anthony Davis on piano, Kenny Davis on bass, and Tommy Campbell on drums! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, some age spots inside the sleeve. Includes obi.)
David Murray/DIW (Japan), 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
Just David Murray on tenor and bass clarinet and Jack DeJohnette on drums and piano – plus a bit of bass work from Fred Hopkins on two tracks! (Jazz) CD
Sonny Murray —
Sonny's Time Now ... CD DIW (Japan), 1965. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album that was years ahead of its time – and which still stands as one of the boldest statements from the New York jazz underground of the 60s! The revolutionary styles of the scene were documented by bigger labels like Impulse and Blue Note – but this obscure indie set goes even ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Music Revelation Ensemble —
Cross Fire ... CD DIW (Japan), 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
The Music Revelation Ensemble gets some great work here on horns – as the album features guest work from both John Zorn on alto and Pharoah Sanders on tenor! Main sounds are by the core trio of James Blood Ulmer on guitar, Calvin Jones on bass, and Cornell Rochester on drums – all ... (Jazz) read more CD
Music Revelation Ensemble —
In The Name Of ... CD DIW/Columbia, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bold tones from the Music Revelation Ensemble – a group that's heavy on guitar work from James Blood Ulmer, but which also features some great guest reeds from Arthur Blythe, Sam Rivers, and Hamiett Bluiett! The core trio features Amin Ali on electric bass and Cornell Rochester on drums ... (Jazz) read more CD
DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ... $11.99 14.99
James Blood Ulmer on guitar, David Murray on tenor saxophone, Jamaaladeen Tacuma on bass, and Ronald Shannon Jackson on drums. Tracks include "Bodytalk", "Nisa", "Playtime", "Blues For David" and "Burn!". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Tonu Naissoo —
Fire ... LP Sawano/Jazz Shinsekai (Japan), 2012. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Tonu Naissoo might not be the best-known player on our shores, but the Estonian pianist is a legend over in his part of Europe – with a well-deserved reputation that's only furthered by this wonderful album! Naissoo's a master of tone and timing – working here with this lyrical swing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tonu Naissoo —
My Back Pages ... LP Sawano/Jazz Shinsekai (Japan), 2011. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Estonian pianist Tonu Naissoo really shines here – bringing his years of experience into play with a sublime recording setting that makes his piano sparkle with this very vibrant sense of tone and timing! The setting is a trio – with frequent partners Taavo Remmel on bass and Ahto ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tonu Naissoo —
R ... LP Sawano/Jazz Shinsekai (Japan), 2015. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Tonu Naissoo's a master of the keys here – working in a trio format to really transform a range of material – including a fair bit of tunes from the American popular idiom, which are served up as surprisingly strong jazz instrumental numbers, all without any sense of trick or gimmick! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nautilus —
Inner Space/
Urban Discos/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two keyboard heavy cuts – a great original, and a funky cover too! The group's "Inner Space" is wonderful – and begins with this romping drum part that sets the tune for a mellower keyboard line – all nice and funky, and balanced with each other in a really unusual way! ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nautilus —
Plays Standards ... LP Urban Discos/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Funky trio Nautilus plays standards, but not the kind of over-recorded songs from Cole Porter and Irving Berlin – and instead a whole host of mighty cool cuts from the likes of Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, and Woody Shaw! As with the group's other records, the approach is that of a trio ... (Deep Funk) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nautilus —
Skyscrapers/Urban Discos/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
"Skyscrapers" is a classic 70s cut by legendary Brazilian keyboardist Deodato – and here, Nautilus remake the tune for a new generation – using their crackling groove to really invent a piano trio approach to the song! "Another World" is one of their own – a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Nautilus —
We Gettin Down/Urban Discos/DIW (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two great cuts from this funky Japanese trio! "We Gettin Down" is the classic tune from Weldon Irvine – sampled famously by Tribe Called Quest, and done here with this lean groove that's wonderful – funky drums, bass, and these cool keyboards that are also mixed with a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
DIW (Japan), 2002. Used ... $9.99
Even these many years into his career, pianist Mike Nock is still one of the most dynamic, rhythmic players we can think of – a really bold voice on the acoustic keys, and one who never fails to delight our ears! This recent album is simple and elegant, yet steps forth with the same sense of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Roberto Olzer —
Notturno ... LP Jazz Shinsekai/DIW (Japan), 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
We've gotta hand it to pianist Roberto Olzer – a player who can combine references from classical music and more straightforward jazz trio modes – all at a level that's very different than earlier work from players like Jacques Loussier and Eugen Cicero, who worked in similar territory! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jaco Pastorius/DIW (Japan), 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jaco Pastorius on bass and keyboards, Kenwood Dennard on drums, and Hiram Bullock on guitar and keyboards. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print 1989 pressing with obi.)
John Patton —
Minor Swing ... CD DIW (Japan), 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing meeting of two unlikely talents – the classic Blue Note Hammond sound of John Patton, and the angular alto of improvisor John Zorn! The set's not as much of a surprise when you realize that Zorn had been a fan of Patton for years – and had used the organist on some of his ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Patton —
Minor Swing (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD DIW (Japan), 1997. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An amazing meeting of two unlikely talents – the classic Blue Note Hammond sound of John Patton, and the angular alto of improvisor John Zorn! The set's not as much of a surprise when you realize that Zorn had been a fan of Patton for years – and had used the organist on some of his ... (Jazz) read more CD
DIW/Super Fuji Discs (Japan), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $38.99 46.99
A classic Arkestra live set from the end of the 80s – beautifully recorded, and put together with a lot more dynamic energy than some of the less professional Sun Ra live dates from the time! The set runs for nearly an hour in length, and tracks are long, but often quite focused – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sun Ra Arkestra —
Live At Pit Inn Tokyo 1988 ... CD DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic Arkestra live set from the end of the 80s – beautifully recorded, and put together with a lot more dynamic energy than some of the less professional Sun Ra live dates from the time! The set runs for nearly an hour in length, and tracks are long, but often quite focused – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Sun Ra Arkestra —
Live At Pit Inn Tokyo 1988 (2CD set – with bonus tracks) ... CD DIW/Super Fuji Discs (Japan), 1988. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A classic Arkestra live set from the end of the 80s – beautifully recorded, and put together with a lot more dynamic energy than some of the less professional Sun Ra live dates from the time! The set runs for nearly an hour in length, and tracks are long, but often quite focused – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Enrique Rodriguez —
Lo Que Es ... CD Extra Lovely/DIW (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really beautiful record by young Chilean pianist Enrique Rodriguez – a set that's got little more going on than piano and keyboards, but which really makes the most of those elements! Rodriguez plays in a style that's not entirely jazz – maybe more moody instrumentals with a slight ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ronin Arkestra (Mark De Clive-Lowe) —
Sonkei ... CD Rings/DIW (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An Arkestra performance, but one that's headed up by Mark De Clive-Lowe – who wrote all the material, and produced the record too – as a great extension of some of the more spiritual directions he's been taking in his own music in recent years! The group have a sound that definitely ... (Jazz) read more CD
Michel Sardaby —
Night Blossom ... LP DIW (Japan), 1990. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really lovely album from pianist Michel Sardaby – an artist who's best known for his work on the scene in Paris, but who's had a universal sense of appeal to anyone who digs a hip, soulful player on the keys! This set is maybe one of Sardaby's best known – one of the few to get true ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Story —
Bahir (with bonus track) ... CD Soundway/Rings (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The world of Dexter Story just keeps getting bigger and bigger – not just because he's a richly collaborative player, but also because he's got this musical style that really opens up to so many different elements – but without ever sounding like he's trying to crash them together in ... (New Grooves) read more CD
DIW/Columbia, 1991. Used ... $1.99
Easily one of the best M-Base related sessions for DIW from the early 90s – and certainly one that's the most free from the dated touches of the others! The real strength here is the strong saxophone work – done by Von Freeman on tenor, and both Steve Coleman and Greg Osby on alto ... (Jazz) read more CD
Masayuki Takayanagi & Kaoru Abe —
Kaitaitekikoukan ... CD DIW (Japan), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Searing sounds from the Japanese scene at the start of the 70s – music that's equal parts noise and equal parts free jazz – served up on some freaky, fuzzy guitar from Masayuki Takayanagi – and a mix of alto sax, harmonica and bass clarinet from Karou Abe! Abe's a lot noisier ... (Jazz) read more CD
DIW (Japan), 1988. Used ... $14.99
The trio here is a great one – Mulgrew Miller on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Freddie Waits on drums – joined by some great alto from Oliver Lake! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print 1998 Japanese pressing.)
