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Cannonball Adderley —
Beginnings ... LP 
EmArcy, Mid/Late 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Excellent bop sides cut for EmArcy by Cannonball, collected and assembled in a manner that showcases his wonderfully soulful and hard blowing approach to the alto in the years before Miles recruited him. The set features a host of great sidemen including brother Nat, JJ Johnson, Cecil Payne, Ernie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a punch-hole with some surface and ring wear.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball & Coltrane (aka Cannonball In Chicago) ... CD 
Limelight/EmArcy, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great session from 1959 – one that features John Coltrane playing with the Adderley group, recorded in Chicago when they were stopping through the city with Miles Davis' combo at the time! In fact, since the rhythm section includes Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb – and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet In Chicago (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great session from 1959 – one that features John Coltrane playing with the Adderley group, recorded in Chicago when they were stopping through the city with Miles Davis' combo at the time! In fact, since the rhythm section includes Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb – and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Julian Cannonball Adderley ... CD EmArcy/Verve, 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Very early work from Cannonball Adderley – recorded way before the funky years, when he was a hard-wailing soulful soloist with a lot of bop in his style! Cannon's paired here with brother Nat, a good companion even at this early stage – and the two of them solo in front of a large ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, slight sticker remnant on digipack case.)
EmArcy, Late 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
4 early Cannonball Adderley albums on 2 CDs! The package is a brilliantly put-together look at Cannon's early style – forged at Mercury in the years before he settled into soul jazz fame in the 60s, a mix of hardbop styles that shows his genius even as a young player, working with players ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Count Basie —
Have A Nice Day ... CD EmArcy, 1971. Used ... $24.99
With Al Grey, Bill Hughes, Groer Mitchell, Melvin Wanxo, and John Watson Sr on trombones; Paul Cohen, George "Sonny" Cohn, George Minger, and Waymon Reed on trumpets; Bobby "Jersey Bounce" Plater, Eric Dixon, Curtis Peagler, JC Williams, and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Have A Nice Day ... LP 5.99(Out of print.)
EmArcy (Japan), 1954. Used ... $11.99
A key slice of Clifford Brown from the 50s – two long tracks both recorded in an open-ended jam session format, showing a side of Brown's powers that's even bolder and more inventive than some of his previous studio work! The album soars along beautifully – with Brownie in the lead ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, 1998 Rainbow CD pressing with 24bit mastering – includes obi.)
EmArcy, 1955. Used ... $6.99
A classic "with strings" session from Clifford Brown – nearly as well-done and perfect as some of Charlie Parker's sides for Verve, handled here with perhaps a slightly sweeter touch, as Neal Hefti's the man on arrangements. The core group's the Brown/Roach combo, augmented by a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print early CD pressing, made in Europe with notes in Japanese and English.)
Clifford Brown —
Clifford Brown With Strings ... LP EmArcy, 1955. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A classic "with strings" session from Clifford Brown – nearly as well-done and perfect as some of Charlie Parker's sides for Verve, handled here with perhaps a slightly sweeter touch, as Neal Hefti's the man on arrangements. The core group's the Brown/Roach combo, augmented by a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Clifford Brown With Strings ... CD 6.99(Blue label drummer logo pressing with deep groove – a great copy! Blue back cover has light wear on the top seam and spine, but is pretty darn great overall.)
EmArcy, 1954. Used ... $3.99
Great rare material from Clifford Brown's legendary days at Emarcy – tracks recorded as part of the Dinah Jams vocal sessions, but done in a much more extended jam session mode! Washington sings a bit on 2 of the tracks, but the main focus here is on Brownie working with a jamming set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Jams 2 – Clifford Brown All Stars (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
EmArcy (Japan), 1954. Used ... $9.99
Great rare material from Clifford Brown's legendary days at Emarcy – tracks recorded as part of the Dinah Jams vocal sessions, but done in a much more extended jam session mode! Washington sings a bit on 2 of the tracks, but the main focus here is on Brownie working with a jamming set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Jams 2 – Clifford Brown All Stars ... CD 3.99(Out of print, 1998 Rainbow CD pressing with 24bit mastering – includes obi.)
EmArcy/Polygram, Mid 50s. Used ... $6.99
About as classic as you can get for the Brown/Roach group – recorded at Basin Street with a group that includes Richie Powell on piano, Sonny Rollins on tenor, and George Morrow on bass. Tracks are tight and in that firey hardbop mode the pair pioneered – and titles include "Gertru ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available At Basin Street (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Out of print.)
EmArcy/Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... $6.99
About as classic as you can get for the Brown/Roach group – recorded at Basin Street with a group that includes Richie Powell on piano, Sonny Rollins on tenor, and George Morrow on bass. Tracks are tight and in that firey hardbop mode the pair pioneered – and titles include "Gertru ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available At Basin Street (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Out of print.)
EmArcy, Mid 50s. Used ... $3.99
Brilliant work by the team of Clifford Brown and Max Roach – a seminal hardbop album that was one of the few to bridge the east and west coast scenes! The set was recorded in LA under the joint leadership of Brown and Roach – and features the classic quintet lineup that included Harold ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Clifford Brown & Max Roach (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Out of print.)
EmArcy/Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... $6.99
Brilliant work by the team of Clifford Brown and Max Roach – a seminal hardbop album that was one of the few to bridge the east and west coast scenes! The set was recorded in LA under the joint leadership of Brown and Roach – and features the classic quintet lineup that included Harold ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Clifford Brown & Max Roach ... CD 3.99(Out of print Verve Master Edition pressing.)
Clifford Brown & Max Roach —
More Study In Brown ... CD EmArcy (Germany), 1955. Used ... $5.99
A great follow up to the legendary Study In Brown album – featuring work recorded by Clifford Brown in the 50s, but not issued until nearly 30 years later, in this Japanese-collected batch of rare material! As with the original album, the core group on the record features Clifford Brown on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available More Study In Brown (Japanese paper sleeve edition – older edition) ... CD 11.99(Out of print.)
EmArcy (Japan), 1955. Used ... $11.99
A great follow up to the legendary Study In Brown album – featuring work recorded by Clifford Brown in the 50s, but not issued until nearly 30 years later, in this Japanese-collected batch of rare material! As with the original album, the core group on the record features Clifford Brown on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available More Study In Brown ... CD 5.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
EmArcy, 1955. Used ... $1.99
A study in brown, and a study in hardbop too – a seminal album of 50s jazz that forever went on to set the tone for the music! The album was one of a few that trumpeter Clifford Brown cut as his star was strongly rising, before a tragic early accident took his life – and it's a ... (Jazz) read more CD
EmArcy, 1954. Used ... $11.99
A hell of a jam session record from Emarcy Records – a set that almost seems as if they jazz label were trying to beat Verve Records at their own game! The style here is a bit more unusual than some Verve dates, though – maybe even more in the spontaneous spirit of a real jam session ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Clifford Brown, Max Roach, Clark Terry, & Others —
Jam Session ... CD EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1954. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A hell of a jam session record from Emarcy Records – a set that almost seems as if they jazz label were trying to beat Verve Records at their own game! The style here is a bit more unusual than some Verve dates, though – maybe even more in the spontaneous spirit of a real jam session ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Jam Session ... CD 11.99
EmArcy, 1988. Used ... $12.99
Features Rufus Reid on bass and Freddie Wait on drums – and the album has a few solo tracks too! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Bryant —
Trio Today ... CD EmArcy, 1987. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
James Carter —
Present Tense ... CD EmArcy, 2008. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Bold work from saxophonist James Carter – soulful one minute, modern the next – and definitely the sort of session that shows the full range of his mighty powers! Carter's possibly best known for his work on tenor, but the date also has him playing flute, baritone, soprano, and bass ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
James Carter Organ Trio —
At The Crossroads ... CD Decca/EmArcy, 2011. Used ... $8.99
James Carter on saxophone, Gerard Gibbs on organ, and Leonard King Jr on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Gal Costa —
Divino Maravilhoso – Gal Costa Interpreta Caetano Veloso ... CD Universal/EmArcy, Late 60s/1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
It's no secret that the influence of Caetano Veloso on Gal Costa's career has been huge – and there's no better proof of that fact than this massive 2CD set of music! The package is an overview of Gal's performances of Caetano's compositions over the years – and starts with the pair's ... (Brazil) read more CD
Klaus Doldinger —
Doldinger In South America ... LP EmArcy, 1965. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An excellent album – possibly the best by German saxophonist Klaus Doldinger! The album's got a wonderful Latiny groove – played by a group that includes Attila Zoller on guitar and Ingfried Hoffman on organ and piano. Hoffman's sound is wonderful – very groovy, and a perfect ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
EmArcy, Early/Mid 50s. Very Good ... $6.99
(Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono drummer logo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some aging and some stains in back near the top.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Live At The Newport Jazz Festival 1959 ... CD EmArcy, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A rare slice of Duke Ellington at Newport in the 50s – recorded live at the festival in 1959, but unlike other sessions of the time, never issued on record! The set remained unissued until Duke's 90th birthday, and it's a great discovery that easily matches the strength of Ellington's larger ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
EST (Esbjorn Svensson Trio) —
Tuesday Wonderland ... CD EmArcy, 2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most consistently creative piano trios in the world today – a group who are always pushing the boundaries of their sound, strongly keeping away from familiar territory and tradition – yet always with a sense of swing and lyricism that continue to appeal to fans of more ... (Jazz) read more CD
EmArcy, 1987. Used ... $4.99
A live quartet session featuring Kenny Barron on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, Victor Lewis on drums, and Stan Getz on tenor. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy, 1971. Used ... $8.99
Excellent work from the famous early 70s European tour of these bebop giants – one that also yielded a great 2LP set on Atlantic! This one's different than that one – and features Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, Sonny Stitt on alto and tenor, Kai Winding on trombone, Thelonious Monk on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roy Hargrove —
Emergence ... CD EmArcy, 2009. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stunning big band session from trumpeter Roy Hargrove – one that marks his emergence to a whole new level of jazz! The album comes as a real surprise to us – quite different than both Roy's small combo work, and some of his more groove-based records – and although you can hear ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Small cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
EmArcy, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A rare jazz session cut by guitarist Bill Harris – better known to 50s audiences as the guitarist with The Clovers on some of their hit sides for Atlantic. The record's not only unusual in that respect – but also because it's a solo guitar session, a rarity for the time, and one that's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label drummer logo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, mostly in back, with a tiny split in the bottom seam, and oxidation in the front image.)
EmArcy, 1956. Very Good ... $19.99
One of the few albums ever recorded by one of our favorite alto players of the 50s! Dick Johnson is a real lost talent – a sharp-edge player who came from the same Boston scene as Charlie Mariano, and who had a similarly soulful approach! His tone is as sharp as that of Lee Konitz, but he ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with deep groove! Cover has a split top seam, light aging and a small sticker on the back.)
Hank Jones/EmArcy, 1990. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Helen Merrill —
Helen Merrill ... CD EmArcy, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Helen Merrill's first album for Emarcy – and a beautiful session of icy vocals arranged by Quincy Jones, and featuring work by Oscar Pettiford, Jimmy Jones, and Clifford Brown. The set's got a relaxed jazzy style that you don't hear on some of Merrill's more full-blown albums – and the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print early CD pressing for US market, with tracklist in English and Japanese.)
EmArcy (UK), 2002. Used ... $6.99
The third album by Nils Petter Molvaer – another groundbreaking set from the current Norweigian scene! Nils plays trumpet in a moody and atmospheric way that recalls some of the 70s work of Harold Budd, but he's also working in a mode that's much more modern and experimental, slightly groove- ... (New Grooves) read more CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $13.99
Gerry Mulligan's still far from the mainstream of jazz on this sweet little set – a great date that expands nicely from the mellower styles of the Pacific Jazz years – expanding the group a bit, with some really great results! In addition to Mulligan's usual baritone sax, Gerry also ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gerry Mulligan —
Mainstream Of Jazz ... LP EmArcy, 1956. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Gerry Mulligan's still far from the mainstream of jazz on this sweet little set – a great date that expands nicely from the mellower styles of the Pacific Jazz years – expanding the group a bit, with some really great results! In addition to Mulligan's usual baritone sax, Gerry also ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mainstream Of Jazz ... CD 13.99(Blue label Mercury pressing. Cover has a 4 inch split in the top seam and is lightly stained at the bottom 3 inches, with some wrinkling and separation in front, and some stuck-on paper in back.)
EmArcy, 1965/1966. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
A collection of mid-60s sessions – with Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums from 1965 recorded live at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, and studio sessions with Ray Brown on bass and Louis Hayes on drums from 1966 in Chicago. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Oscar Peterson with Clark Terry —
Oscar Peterson Trio + One ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1964. Used ... $4.99
Oscar Peterson's trio is augmented here by a famous guest – trumpeter Clark Terry, whose horn adds a nice bit of punctuation to the set, and makes the record a strong standout in the 60s catalogs of both players! The addition of Terry to the record is a great one – as Clark's rising ... (Jazz) read more CD
(CRC pressing.)
EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... About November 25, 2021 (delayed)
A great little album from Max Roach – one that has him finding a whole new voice in jazz! The set was recorded on the heels of Max's time with Clifford Brown – and it's a great little album that has him bouncing back nicely from the loss by moving into a new realm that shows off his ... (Jazz) read more CD
Max Roach —
Max Roach + 4 ... CD EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An excellent album from Max Roach – cut at a time when he was rising from the ashes, after the too-soon death of trumpeter Clifford Brown – and began working with really inventive younger players who would drive him into a whole new mode of righteous styles! That's definitely the case ... (Jazz) read more CD
EmArcy/Doxy, 1980s/2000s. Used ... $4.99
A tremendous tribute to the tenor talents of Sonny Rollins – live material from two different decades, all of it illustrating his continuing commitment to creative improvisation in a performance setting! Sonny's one of those guys you've always got to catch when he comes to town – a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, sticker over barcode.)
Charlie Shavers/EmArcy, Early 50s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic bop work from Charlie Ventura – recorded with a large band that includes Neal Hefti, Bennie Green, Bill Harris, Tony Scott, and Jackie Cain on vocals. With a lineup like that, it's hard to miss – and the album's filled with the kind of raw energy that made Ventura a surprising ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and a name in marker.)
EmArcy/Universal (UK), 2001. Used ... $5.99
The first non-Blue Note release by US3 – the funky British combo with a talent for reworking the past! This debut set for Universal has a fresher sound than some of their late Blue Note work – with less of the obvious influences of the past in their music, and more of a discreet soul ... (New Grooves) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Complete Recordings With Clifford Brown (Sarah Vaughan/EmArcy/Lonehill (Spain), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins, and featuring some sublime solo work from Clifford Brown, Paul ... (Vocalists) read more CD
EmArcy, 1957. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
One of the fuller-sounding albums recorded by Sarah Vaughan for Emarcy in the 50s – a set of George Gershwin numbers, mostly set to large studio backings directed by Hal Mooney! The lush approach is a nice one for Vaughan, and an early hint of her talents in such a setting – one that ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Emarcy Jazz Series pressing. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
EmArcy/Trip, 1955. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A hip album from Sarah Vaughan – one recorded with great jazz backings from Ernie Wilkins, and featuring a young Cannonball Adderley as the main soloist! The addition of Adderley's alto definitely brings a swinging sound to the set – a sense of soul that's even deeper than usual for ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, clear tape at the corners, a name in pen on front and back, and a name in marker in back.)
EmArcy/Polygram, 1954. Used ... $3.99
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown (with bonus track) ... CD 5.99(Verve master edition.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan (paper sleeve version) ... CD EmArcy (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available (Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown (with bonus track) ... CD 5.99
Sarah Vaughan (aka Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown) ... CD 3.99
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin (2LP set) ... LP EmArcy/Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Both volumes of the Gershwin recordings with Hal Mooney – packaged in a unique 2LP set! (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear in one corner, but is nice overall – one of the better copies we've ever seen!)
EmArcy/Polygram, 1954. Used ... $5.99
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Sarah Vaughan (aka Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown) ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sincerely, Sarah EP – Embraceable You/
EmArcy, 1955. Good (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
(Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl appears foggy and plays with crackles and surface noise. Sleeve has discoloration from age, mostly split top seam, and some splitting in the bottom seam. Label has an address sticker.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Swingin' Easy (Jazz Heritage pressing – with bonus track) ... CD EmArcy/Jazz Heritage, 1954/1957. Used ... $3.99
Very nice jazz-oriented material that has Sarah working with Jimmy Jones, one of her best accompanists, or John Malachi, who was in Billy Eckstine's band at the same time Sarah was with the group. All the tracks have nice small combo instrumentation – and Sarah keeps things nice and warm ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Jazz Heritage pressing with full color artwork.)
Sarah Vaughan & Billy Eckstine —
Irving Berlin Songbook (80s pressing) ... LP EmArcy/Polygram, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great album that pairs these two great singers together for some of Berlin's popular tunes. They're accompanied by a full orchestra and the singers compliment each other nicely especially where Vaughan can match Eckstine's low tones. The tracks include "Isn't This A Lovely Day", "Al ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Dutch pressing.)
EmArcy, Early/Mid 50s. Used ... $3.99
Dinah's in a perfect setting here – one that gets more jazz out of her style than other records at the time! The "after hours" setting has Dinah singing with a relaxed jazz combo – one that features Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Paul Quinichette on tenor, Clark Terry on trumpet, ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print Verve Master Edition. Still sealed with a mark through barcode.)
EmArcy, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99
EmArcy/Phonogram, 1954. Used ... $2.99
One of the best jazz-based sessions recorded by Dinah Washington in the 50s – appropriately titled Dinah Jams, which is a pretty good reference to the feeling of the set! The sessions were recorded in a relatively relaxed, intimate feel – not necessarily as unbridled as a true jam ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Dinah Jams (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 6.99
EmArcy (Japan), 1954. Used ... $6.99
One of the best jazz-based sessions recorded by Dinah Washington in the 50s – appropriately titled Dinah Jams, which is a pretty good reference to the feeling of the set! The sessions were recorded in a relatively relaxed, intimate feel – not necessarily as unbridled as a true jam ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Dinah Jams ... CD 2.99(Out of print 24-bit remaster.)
Dinah Washington —
For Those In Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD EmArcy, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Excellent small group jazz work from Dinah – of the sort that's often quite tough to find on vinyl, and which represents some of her best work of all time! The album's got a good group of Mercury jazz players – like Clark Terry, Paul Quinichette, Cecil Payne, Wynton Kelly, and Jimmy ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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