Includes the songs "I Come From A Musical Family", "Somebody Stole My Break", "If We Never Meet Again", "Lyin' To Myself", "Ev'ntide", "Swing That Music", "Mahogany Hall Stomp", "The Skeleton In The Closet", "Dipper ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Patti Austin —
Carry On ... CD GRP/MCA (Japan), 1991. Used ...
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Includes "Hold Me", "Ability To Swing", "Givin' In To Love", "We Fell In Love Anyway", "The Heat Of Heat", "You Brought Me Love", "Love Is Gonna Getcha", "I'll Keep Your Dreams Alive", and more. (Soul) CD
An early date as a leader from Teodross Avery – blowing both tenor and soprano here – with John Scofield, Mark Whitfield, and Peter Bernstein all adding in some guitar – and guest work from Black Thought of The Roots on one track too! (Jazz) CD
Teodross Avery on tenor and soprano saxophone, Roy Hargrove on flugelhorn and trumpet, Charles Craig on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Mark Simmons on drums. (Jazz) CD
Teodross Avery Quartet —
In Other Words ... CD GRP/MCA (Japan), 1994. Used ...
$6.9916.99
Teodross Avery on tenor and soprano saxophone, Roy Hargrove on flugelhorn and trumpet, Charles Craig on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Mark Simmons on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, includes obi. Small sample sticker on traycard artwork.)
Albert Ayler —
Love Cry ... CD Impulse/GRP, 1968. Used ...
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Brilliant late work from spiritual saxophone genius Albert Ayler – one of his last truly great albums! The session has none of the jazz-meets-other music feel of some of the other Impulse albums – and is more in the straight expressive style of the ESP recordings. Tracks are more ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Amazing work from Gato Barbieri's legendary exploration of Latin American sounds for Impulse Records – a set that's heavy on Cuban influences, thanks to arrangements from the mighty Chico O'Farrill! The sound is sublime – a bit fuller than some of Gato's other albums in the run, but ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With Marshall Royal and Bobby Plater on alto, Eric Dixon and Eddie Davis on tenor, Charles Fowlkes on baritone, Gene Goe, George Cohn, Oscar Brashear, and Al Aarons on trumpet, Grover Mitchell, Richard Boone, Bill Hughes, and Steve Galloway on trombone, Freddie Green on guitar, Harold Jones on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Sweet jazzy soul from Angie Bofill – recorded in 1979 with Dave Grusin, who gives the album a smooth edge that really works perfectly with her vocals! The set's a perfect blend of the more soulful elements in the fusion scene of the late 70s, combined with Angie's warm vocal style and some ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features Michael Brecker on saxophones, electronic wind instruments, and keys – with Joey Calderazzo on piano, Jim Beard on synths, Victor Bailey on bass, Adam Nussbaum on drums, and Don Alias and Milton Cardona on percussion. (Jazz) CD
An early gem from trumpeter Tom Browne – a set that not only firmly established Browne as one of the best young players of his generation, but which also paved the way for a whole new direction for jazz funk in the 80s! The record is a perfect example of how great the mix of R&B rhythms ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In a non-gatefold cover, with a light sticker spot, small scrape in front, and bent a bit along the spine.)
Tom Browne —
Magic ... LP Arista/GRP, 1981. Very Good ...
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A key bit of jazz funk from trumpeter Tom Browne – still grooving strong here, with a sublime mix of modern soul, funky jazz, and some of the 80s groove touches that showed up on the best GRP titles from the time! The album's got a smooth compressed groove – kind of post-Donald Byrd, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A sweet bit of electric funky jazz from Tom Browne – a bit tighter and with more of an 80s groove than some of his earlier work, but still pretty darn nice! Tom's always great – blowing over the top in spare, but well-placed trumpet solos – and the backing on the album shifts ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Label has some marker. Cover has light edge & ring wear, piece of tape on center spine.)
Kenny Burrell —
Soulero ... CD GRP/Argo, 1966/1967. Used ...
$8.99
A great selection of tracks that Kenny recorded for the Argo/Cadet label in the mid 60s – some of his grooviest work from the decade, with a lean sound that has him soloing brilliantly in rhythmic settings that bring out the best of his soulful side! A number of tracks were arranged with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print original pressing.)
Gary Burton —
Reunion ... CD GRP, 1990. Used ...
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With Pat Metheny on guitar, Mitchel Forman on piano and keyboards, Will Lee on bass, and Peter Erskine on drums and percussion. (Jazz) CD
Gary Burton on vibraphone, John Scofield on guitar, Marc Johnson on bass, and Peter Erskine on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Original late 80s pressing.)
Larry Carlton —
Collection ... CD GRP, Late 70s/1980s. Used ...
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Includes two new recordings – "Small Town Girl" and "For Heaven's Sake" – plus the tracks "Nite Crawler", "Blues For TJ", "Hello Tomorrow", "Tequila", and "Minute By Minute". (Jazz) CD
If you read these pages often enough, you'll know that we're big fans of recordings made by American expatriot players while living in Europe during the 60's. The European rhythm sections often bring out new elements of their playing, and the interaction with European soloists hits modes that we ... (Jazz) read moreCD
John Coltrane —
Expression ... CD Impulse/GRP, 1967. Used ...
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The first Impulse album issued after the early death of John Coltrane – and one of his last sessions for the label as well! The record's got a somber, introspective quality that almost hints at the darkness to come – a new way of reaching the spiritual planes that Coltrane was striving ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A mellow set of ballads, taken mostly from Trane's first few years at Impulse – in various formations that have him working with his classic quartet, plus guests like Johnny Hartman, Eric Dolphy, or Duke Ellington. Titles include "Soul Eyes", "What's New", "Dear ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the greatest recordings ever made by John Coltrane in his later years – a record that has him stepping off into really new territory that would have really been something, had he stayed on the planet long enough to make more recordings like this! The vibe is very experimental – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Maybe one of the greatest jazz albums of all time – a real breakthrough moment for the legendary John Coltrane, and the blueprint for generations of jazz records to come! Trane was already breaking down plenty of boundaries before Love Supreme – but he knocked it out of the park for ... (Jazz) read moreCD
In the electric universe of the GRP label, Chick Corea makes a bold move with his Akoustic Band here – even if the overall conception of the cover and the group's fashions have kind of an "electric" 80s look to it! The group here is a trio – with John Patitucci on bass and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
In the electric universe of the GRP label, Chick Corea makes a bold move with his Akoustic Band here – even if the overall conception of the cover and the group's fashions have kind of an "electric" 80s look to it! The group here is a trio – with John Patitucci on bass and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Very expressive work from Chick Corea – a solo set from the 90s, and a great reminder of his acoustic talents on the piano! Although Chick's a player you might normally associate with electric riffs and freewheeling fusion, he's also a very sensitive stylist when he wants to be – as ... (Jazz) read moreCD
With John Patitucci on bass, Dave Weckl on drums, Eric Marienthal on saxophone, and Frank Gambale on guitar. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Chick Corea/Joe Henderson/Roy Haynes/Gary Peacock —
Live In Montreux ... CD Stretch/GRP, 1981. Used ...
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A great all-star group – recorded live in 1981 – with Chick Corea on acoustic piano, Joe Henderson on tenor, Gary Peacock on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums! (Jazz) CD
A fantastic bit of lost hardbop – an obscure ABC album that has Kenny Dorham working with his Jazz Prophets group! The combo's a quintet with a unique lineup that includes Dick Katz on piano, JR Monterose on tenor, Sam Jones on bass, and Arthur Edgehill on drums – and the whole set's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the most solidly-grounded releases we've heard from Down To The Bone in years – a tight blend of funky jazz-based grooves, with more real instrumentation than ever before! The record's got plenty of great piano work – riffing heavily over bass and guitar-driven grooves – ... (Neo Soul) read moreCD
Music from Duke Ellington And His Kentucky Club Orchestra, The Washingtonians, Traymore Orchestra, Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra, The Hotsy Totsy Gang, the Jungle Gang, Bill Robinson accompanied by Irving Mills and His Hotsy Totsy Gang, The Six Jolly Jesters, and Earl Jackson And His ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great package – one that focuses not on the oft-reissued Verve Records material by Ella Fitzgerald, but on her earlier Decca sides from the postwar years – 39 tracks in all, with a good mix of bop and swing! (Vocalists) CD
Featuring George Bohanon, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Chick corea, Russell Ferrante, Chuck Findley, Dave Grusin, BB King, Ramsey Lewis, Eric Marienthal, Bob Mintzer, John Patitucci, Nelson Rangell, Arturo Sandoval, Tom Scott, Ernie Watts, and Dave Weckl. (Jazz) CD
Featuring Dave and Don Grusin on acoustic and electric pianos, Rhodes, and OBX synthesizer, Lee Ritenour and Eric Gale on guitars, Steve Gadd on drums, Anthony Jackson on bass, Rubens Bassini on percussion, George Young on saxophones, flute, and piccolo, Tiger Okoshi on trumpet and flugelhorn, and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features Randy Brecker and Arturo Sandoval on trumpet, Bob Mintzer and Ernie Watts on saxophones, Gary Burton on vibes, and Eddie Daniels on clarinet. (Jazz) CD
Budget packaging but actually a nice collection of material from Hartman's Impulse sides. Includes 14 tracks, including 4 songs from his album with John Coltrane. (Vocalists) CD
A nice little 60s album by Johnny Hodges – one of the few post-Verve sessions that has him still playing in the hard swinging Ellingtonia small combo mode of the 50s! Players are all strong – and include Jimmy Jones, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, Harry Carney, and Paul Gonsalves – and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A comprehensive collection of work from a key, although under-recorded stretch in the career of Billie Holiday – material that comes after her early years at Columbia, and before her 50s revival at Verve! (Vocalists) CD
(Comes in a large, cloth bound, book-styled package. In nice shape – with the original backing sheet!)
James P Johnson playing solo piano, and also accompanied by drummer Eddie Dougherty. Tracks include "You've Got To Be Modernistic", "Honeysuckle Rose", "My Fate Is In Your Hands", "Squeeze Me", "Carolina Shout", and "A Porter's Love Song" ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the sharper-edged sessions on the GRP label at the start of the 90s – a self-titled set from keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, who's mostly working here in a stripped-down acoustic mode! The lineup changes a bit from track to track – and in addition to Kenny on keys, the set also ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed with a sticker over barcode.)
Shelly Manne —
2 3 4 ... CD Impulse/GRP, Early 60s. Used ...
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A surprisingly great Shelly Manne album from the early 60s – one that follows a format that has Shelly playing in duo format ("2"), trio ("3"), and quartet ("4") – hence the title! The duo track is incredible – a spare duet with Coleman Hawkins ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Featuring Charlie Parker! Tracks include "Swingmatism", "Fore Day Rider", "One Woman's Man", "Red River Blues", "Hootie's Ignorant Oil" and "Lonely Boy Blues". (Jazz) CD
Solo and small ensemble material from Jelly Roll Morton – working solo and with his groups the Hot Six and Hot Seven. Tracks include "Panama", "Naked Dance", "Buddy Bolden's Blues", "Michigan Water Blues", and "Mama's Got A Baby" – 25 ... (Jazz) read moreCD
On The Line has a style that's a bit keyboard-heavy – in a way that seems to borrow from some of the 80s soundtrack work of the time, and which is clearly a nod to the success of the Lyle Mays/Pat Metheny sound that was breaking big on ECM. The move is a nice one for Lee on the best cuts ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "A Little Bumpin'", "Water To Drink (Agua De Beber)", "Get Up, Stand Up", "Harlequin", "Wes Bound", "4 On 6", "Night Rhythms", "Latin Lovers", "Ooh Yeah", "Runaway", "Bahia ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
A wonderful album from George Russell – a refreshing change from his overly-academic modernist work – and a brilliant bit of new ideas with some very down to earth expression! The session's an unusual one – a musical portrait of New York City, performed with an all-star cast who ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1998 digipak pressing. Mark through barcode, cover has a clear promo sticker.)
Joe Sample —
Collection ... CD GRP, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ...
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Tracks include "Carmel", "Woman You're Driving Me Mad", "Sunrise", "Rainbow Seeker", and "Night Flight". (Jazz) CD
Joe Sample & Lalah Hathaway —
Song Lives On ... CD GRP, 1999. Used ...
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A wonderful collaboration between vocalist Lalah Hathaway and keyboardist Joe Sample – one of Lalah's few sessions from this under-recorded point in her career – and a set that's quit different than the straighter soul of her earlier music! Sample's warm tones really bring out a lot in ... (Soul) read moreCD
One of those strong sets from the time when Arturo Sandoval was really getting some exposure on the American scene – with players who include Ed Calle on saxes, Chico Corea on piano, and Dave Weckl on drums. (Jazz) CD
Arturo Sandoval on trumpet and flugelhorn, David Sanchez and Ernie Watts on tenor saxophone, Kenny Kirkland on piano, and Charnett Moffett on bass. (Jazz) CD
One of the most perfectly-realized early Archie Shepp albums on Impulse Records – a set that brilliantly brings together all the different influences that inspired his sense of creation, but with a lean energy that takes everything far from its roots – and puts the music firmly in the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1993 GRP/MCA pressing with excellent bonus tracks!)
A great take on the score to the hit show My Fair Lady – heard here in one of the best jazz interpretations from the time! Billy Taylor really gets a great setting for the music here – one that moves past the more familiar small group takes on the tunes, and features soaring large ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great album from McCoy Tyner – a set that's steeped in the modal soulfulness of his years with John Coltrane, but also handled in a way that really has him breaking away from the pack a bit! Half the album's played with a trio that features Jimmy Garrison on bass – but the strongest ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1991 MCA/GRP pressing. Ssmall cutout hole through booklet and tray card.)
Dave Valentin —
Kalahari ... LP GRP, 1984. Very Good+ ...
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Rob Wasserman —
Trios ... CD MCA/GRP, 1994. Used ...
$2.99
Featured guests include Brian Wilson, Elvis Costello, Marc Ribot, Bruce Hornsby, Branford Marsalis, Jerry Garcia, Willie Dixon, and Neil Young! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker on booklet cover and mark through barcode.)
Great ensemble material recorded by the Commodore label in New York – features Lester Young on tenor sax and clarinet, Buck Clayton on trumpet, Freddie Green on guitar, Joe Bushkin on piano, Walter Page on bass, and Jo Jones on drums. 22 tracks in all, including lots of alternate takes. (Jazz) CD
Music from the Delta Four, Spirits Of Rhythm, Stuff Smith, John Kirby, Leonard Feather All-Stars, Hot Lips Page and Sam Price – 20 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
Various —
Commodore Story ... CD Commodore/GRP, Late 30s/1940s. Used 2 CDs ...
Just Sold Out!
Includes 40 tracks by Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, Wild Bill Davison, Muggsy Spanier, Hot Lips Page, Bud Freeman, Jess Stacy, Bunk Johnson, and Roy Eldridge – plus a nice 50 page booklet with photos and notes. (Jazz) CD
(Includes slipcover and large booklet. Artwork has some age spots.)
Tracks from Gene Ammons, Zoot Sims, Johnny Griffin, Paul Gonsalves, Johnny Hodges, Yusef Lateef, Sonny Stitt, Roland Kirk, Benny Golson, James Moody, Budd Johnson, Illinois Jacquet, Harold Land, and Dexter Gordon. (Jazz) CD
Music from Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, Gerry Mulligan, John Coltrane, Stanley Turrentine, Tom Scott, John Klemmer, and Michael Brecker. (Jazz) CD