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Lawrence Brown's All-Stars With Johnny Hodges — Inspired Abandon ... LP

Impulse, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Johnny Hodges sits in with trombonist Lawrence Brown and his all-star group that includes Harold Ashby on tenor, Ray Nance on coronet, Paul Gonsalves on tenor, and Cat Anderson on trumpet. As you'd expect, this set's got a strong swing vibe and a good Basie groove to it. Tracks are short, with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Marion Brown — Geechee Recollections ... LP

Impulse, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Quite possibly our favorite record ever from reedman Marion Brown – and very different than both his seminal 60s recordings, and his European sides from later years! There's a really earthy feel to this record – one that really lives up to the title, and which comes from the use of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Marion Brown — Three For Shepp ... CD

Impulse/MCA, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock

An unbelievable recording! As Archie Shepp made his first album for Impulse a tribute to Coltrane, Marion Brown made his a tribute to Shepp – a wonderful lineage of avant talent in the 60s, stated boldly here, given Brown's amazing talent on the record! The album's filled with hard, soulful ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Marion Brown — Three For Shepp ... LP

Impulse, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

An unbelievable recording! As Archie Shepp made his first album for Impulse a tribute to Coltrane, Marion Brown made his a tribute to Shepp – a wonderful lineage of avant talent in the 60s, stated boldly here, given Brown's amazing talent on the record! The album's filled with hard, soulful ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Marion Brown — Vista ... LP

Impulse (Germany), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... On September 15, 2023 (delayed)

A strangely wonderful album from Marion Brown – quite different from his other work on Impulse, with a mellow electric edge that gives it a warm and laidback feel! The approach here is much more soulful than before – with finely crafted tunes that weave Brown's work on alto with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Mel Brown — Chicken Fat ... CD

Impulse, 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

One of the funkiest records ever recorded for Impulse – and the debut set by guitarist Mel Brown! Mel has a really down-and-dirty style that's quite unusual for the label at the time – a rootsy approach to guitar that's steeped in equal parts jazz, soul, and R&B – and which ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, 2004 digipack pressing. Case has some edgwear on the back.)

Also available Chicken Fat (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99

Mel Brown — Chicken Fat ... LP

Impulse, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

One of the funkiest records ever recorded for Impulse – and the debut set by guitarist Mel Brown! Mel has a really down-and-dirty style that's quite unusual for the label at the time – a rootsy approach to guitar that's steeped in equal parts jazz, soul, and R&B – and which ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Chicken Fat (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99

Mel Brown — Chicken Fat (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse, 1967. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 29.99

One of the funkiest records ever recorded for Impulse – and the debut set by guitarist Mel Brown! Mel has a really down-and-dirty style that's quite unusual for the label at the time – a rootsy approach to guitar that's steeped in equal parts jazz, soul, and R&B – and which ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Mel Brown — Mel Brown's Fifth ... LP

Impulse, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Mel Brown's fifth album – as we'd assume by the title – and a pretty darn tasty batch of funky numbers! There's still a bit of the bluesy playing that can sometimes ruin a Mel Brown record –but the best cuts are just super-dope guitar funk numbers, either chopping along at a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Henry Butler — Fivin Around ... LP

Impulse, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

An overlooked gem from the revival years of Impulse Records – a set recorded in the mid 80s, but one that easily matches the soul and spirituality of the label's best work from the late 60s and early 70s! Pianist Henry Butler steps out here with a strong musical vision – one colored by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Don Byas, Bud Powell, Jimmy Woode, & Others — Americans In Europe Vol 2 ... LP

Impulse, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

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 more LP, Vinyl record album

Pete & Conte Candoli — Brothers Candoli (aka Bell, Book, & Candoli) ... LP

Dot/Impulse, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Pretty cool work from west coast trumpeting brothers Pete & Conte Candoli – released to coincide with their appearance in Bell, Book, & Candle, where they worked in a small jazz combo fronted by Jack Lemmon (as a warlock!) on bongos! The style of the tracks is similar to those in the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Benny Carter — Additions To Further Definitions ... LP

Impulse, 1966. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A great example of the cool, classy swing that Benny Carter hit in the 1960s – a groove that was more regularly brought to backings for standout singers of the time, but which also works beautifully here in an instrumental mode! Carter's alto sax is at the top of the charts, but the album's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Orange and black label mono pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear.)

Benny Carter — Additions To Further Definitions (80s pressing) ... LP

Impulse/MCA, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A great example of the cool, classy swing that Benny Carter hit in the 1960s – a groove that was more regularly brought to backings for standout singers of the time, but which also works beautifully here in an instrumental mode! Carter's alto sax is at the top of the charts, but the album's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Benny Carter — Further Definitions ... LP

Impulse, 1961. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A key later album from alto saxophonist Benny Carter – one that has him at the helm of a largeish group, but playing with a nicely focused sort of groove! In addition to Benny's alto, the record also features tenor sax from Charlie Rouse and Coleman Hawkins, plus one more alto from Phil ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Stereo rainbow ABC pressing with RVG stamp. Matte cover has minimal wear & is nice overall!)

Benny Carter — Further Definitions ... CD

Impulse, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

A key later album from alto saxophonist Benny Carter – one that has him at the helm of a largeish group, but playing with a nicely focused sort of groove! In addition to Benny's alto, the record also features tenor sax from Charlie Rouse and Coleman Hawkins, plus one more alto from Phil ... (Jazz) read more CD

Benny Carter — Further Definitions (plus Additions To Further Definitions) ... CD

Impulse, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

A key later album from alto saxophonist Benny Carter – one that has him at the helm of a largeish group, but playing with a nicely focused sort of groove! In addition to Benny's alto, the record also features tenor sax from Charlie Rouse and Coleman Hawkins, plus one more alto from Phil ... (Jazz) read more CD

Betty Carter — I Can't Help It ... CD

Impulse, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock

A great set of rare early material by Betty Carter – featuring 24 tracks from the early days of her career! The set features one album Betty Recorded for the Peacock label, with hip arrangements by Gigi Gryce and Melba Liston, and one that she recorded for ABC, with more mainstream ... (Vocalists) read more CD

Bill Charlap — Uptown Downtown ... CD

Verve/Impulse, 2017. Used ... $6.99

Pianist Bill Charlap in a hell of a trio – working here with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington – both players who make the record bristle with fresh energy right from the start! Charlap's command of tone and timing are as wonderful here as on other records – ... (Jazz) read more CD

Melanie Charles — Y'All Don't Really Care About Black Women ... LP

Verve, 2021. New Copy Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A pretty striking album from vocalist Melanie Charles – a set that's even more musically dynamic than you might guess from its title! Charles is a singer who can take things straight, but also change them up with some really inventive arrangements – which you'll hear on a few of the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Ray Charles — Genius + Soul = Jazz ... LP

Impulse, 1960. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99

A wonderful chapter in the career of Ray Charles – and a key album in helping raise his respect level a notch or two in the early 60s! We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(180 gram UME/Acoustic Sounds pressing, still in the stickered outer sleeve.)

Ray Charles — Genius + Soul = Jazz ... CD

Impulse/Dunhill, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

A wonderful chapter in the career of Ray Charles – and a key album in helping raise his respect level a notch or two in the early 60s! We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you ... (Soul) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Also available Genius + Soul = Jazz ... LP 19.99

Ray Charles — Genius + Soul = Jazz/My Kind Of Jazz ... CD

Impulse, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock

We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you can't contest the fact that this one's a classic treat, and a legendary attempt to class up Ray's bluesy style for the masses. Quincy Jones ... (Soul) read more CD

(Out of print.)

Ornette Coleman — Ornette At 12 ... LP

Impulse, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Two generations of Ornette Coleman – making incredible music here together! The album's a freewheeling late 60s outing from the senior Ornette – who plays alto, violin, and trumpet here – working with his young son Ornette D Coleman on drums, just 12 years old at the time – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Alice Coltrane — Huntington Ashram Monastery ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $15.99 19.99

Swirling spiritual work from Alice Coltrane – an incredible trio album that features her heavily on harp, plus a bit of piano – in a trio with Ron Carter on bass and Rashied Ali on drums! The sound is wonderful – lush, yet contemplative – in a personal style that really ... (Jazz) read more CD

(SHM-CD pressing!)

Alice Coltrane — Huntington Ashram Monastery ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock

Swirling spiritual work from Alice Coltrane – an incredible trio album that features her heavily on harp, plus a bit of piano – in a trio with Ron Carter on bass and Rashied Ali on drums! The sound is wonderful – lush, yet contemplative – in a personal style that really ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available Huntington Ashram Monastery ... CD 15.99

Alice Coltrane — Huntington Ashram Monastery/World Galaxy ... CD

Impulse, 1969/1972. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98

Spiritual sounds galore – an amazing 2-fer from Alice Coltrane! Huntington Ashram Monastery is powerful work from Alice Coltrane – an incredible trio album that features her heavily on harp, plus a bit of piano – in a trio with Ron Carter on bass and Rashied Ali on drums! The ... (Jazz) read more CD

Alice Coltrane — Journey In Satchidananda ... CD

Impulse (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99

Arguably the most classic Alice Coltrane album on Impulse – and a strong group effort that features some great work from Pharoah Sanders! Coltrane leads two different small combos on the record – both with Sanders on saxes, plus either Cecil McBee or Charlie Haden on bass, and Rashied ... (Jazz) read more CD

Alice Coltrane — Journey In Satchidananda ... CD

Impulse, 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Arguably the most classic Alice Coltrane album on Impulse – and a strong group effort that features some great work from Pharoah Sanders! Coltrane leads two different small combos on the record – both with Sanders on saxes, plus either Cecil McBee or Charlie Haden on bass, and Rashied ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available Journey In Satchidananda ... CD 7.99

Alice Coltrane — Journey In Satchidananda ... LP

Impulse, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Arguably the most classic Alice Coltrane album on Impulse – and a strong group effort that features some great work from Pharoah Sanders! Coltrane leads two different small combos on the record – both with Sanders on saxes, plus either Cecil McBee or Charlie Haden on bass, and Rashied ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Recent 180 gram reissue.)

Also available Journey In Satchidananda ... CD 7.99

Alice Coltrane — Journey In Satchidananda (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse, 1971. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock

Arguably the most classic Alice Coltrane album on Impulse – and a strong group effort that features some great work from Pharoah Sanders! Coltrane leads two different small combos on the record – both with Sanders on saxes, plus either Cecil McBee or Charlie Haden on bass, and Rashied ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Journey In Satchidananda ... CD 7.99

Alice Coltrane — Kirtan – Turiya Sings ... CD

Impulse, 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock

Some of the most spiritual sounds we've ever heard from Alice Coltrane – an obscure early 80s album that's done in a very meditative style – one that has the lady on both organ and vocals, working alongside a larger string section at times! The approach is a bit like some of Coltrane's ... (Jazz) read more CD

Alice Coltrane — Lord Of Lords ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock

Beautifully high concept work from Alice Coltrane – the kind of record you'd use to announce the arrival of a new king – or lord, for that matter! The record features Coltrane at the head of a large group of string players – creating a full, rich sound that serves as the backdrop ... (Jazz) read more CD

Alice Coltrane — Monastic Trio (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Impulse, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock

Early work by Alice Coltrane – somewhat under the shadow of her late husband, as you'd guess from the use of his name on the front cover – but really stepping out here with a voice of her own! The Monastic Trio of the set features Alice on harp and piano – alongside bass from ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1998 digipak pressing with extra bonus tracks not on the new Japanese pressing – in nice shape!)

Alice Coltrane — Ptah, The El Daoud ... CD

Impulse, 1970. Used ... Just Sold Out!

Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1996 digipak pressing with some edgwear.)

Alice Coltrane — Ptah, The El Daoud ... CD

Impulse (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... (Jazz) read more CD

Alice Coltrane — Ptah, The El Daoud ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock

Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... (Jazz) read more CD

(SHM-CD pressing, includes obi.)

Alice Coltrane — Ptah, The El Daoud (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock

Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Alice Coltrane — Universal Consciousness ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99

One of Alice Coltrane's most adventurous albums – a beautiful blend of organ, harp, percussion, and strings – much of which are transcribed for the album by Ornette Coleman! The most haunting aspect of the album is Alice's work on organ – spare, jagged, with a nascent soulful ... (Jazz) read more CD

(SHM-CD pressing!)

Alice Coltrane — World Galaxy ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99

One of Alice Coltrane's most ambitious albums of the early years – recorded with a full set of heavenly orchestrations! The core group features Alice on piano, organ, and harp – alongside Frank Lowe on saxes, Reggie Workman on bass, Leroy Jenkins on violin, and Ben Riley on drums. ... (Jazz) read more CD

(SHM-CD pressing!)

John Coltrane — Africa/Brass ... LP

Impulse, 1961. Fair Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Quite a different album than usual for John Coltrane, but a classic one too – and a set that has the great one exploring his ideas in a set of longer tracks recorded with an expanded jazz orchestra! The format's hardly the mainstream big band of the time – as Coltrane's filled the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Orange and black label stereo pressing, with RVG stereo stamp. Cover has staining and peeling on the bottom 3 inches, a name in marker, surface wear, and aging.)

John Coltrane — Africa/Brass ... CD

Impulse, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

Quite a different album than usual for John Coltrane, but a classic one too – and a set that has the great one exploring his ideas in a set of longer tracks recorded with an expanded jazz orchestra! The format's hardly the mainstream big band of the time – as Coltrane's filled the ... (Jazz) read more CD

John Coltrane — Another Side Of John Coltrane (180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP

Prestige/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

The legendary John Coltrane was a leader on some amazing recordings of the late 50s and 1960s – but right at the start of his career, he also added key contributions to records headed up by other folks too – and some of the best of those moments are collected here in this well-done set! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(The double vinyl pressing includes two tracks not included on the CD or digital editions!)

John Coltrane — Ascension (Edition II) ... LP

Impulse, 1965. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

One of the freest, most exploratory albums ever recorded by John Coltrane – and a unique session done with an expanded group of some of the most important avant jazz players of his generation! The format here is similar to Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz album – in that the music is freely ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Rainbow label stereo pressing, with "edition II" and Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)

John Coltrane — Ascension (remastered) ... CD

Impulse, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of the freest, most exploratory albums ever recorded by John Coltrane – and a unique session done with an expanded group of some of the most important avant jazz players of his generation! The format here is similar to Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz album – in that the music is freely ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Remastered edition – with both versions of the title track! Digipack case has some light wear.)

John Coltrane — Ascension (Version 1) ... LP

Impulse, 1965. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

This is the rare first take of Ascension, and it differs greatly from the second take, which is the more widely available one. It's designated by the fact that the recording doesn't say "Version II" on the runoff groove. One of the freest, most exploratory albums ever recorded by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Orange & black label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp – a beautiful copy!)

John Coltrane — Ballads ... CD

Impulse, 1962. Used ... $2.99

A perennial favorite in the John Coltrane catalog – a beautiful set of standards, handled in a warm laidback style – but which still has some of the depth of soul that John Coltrane brought to his more experimental work on Impulse Records! The album's a classic introduction to the ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1995 digipak pressing, case has some light wear.)

Also available Ballads (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 36.99

John Coltrane — Ballads ... LP

Impulse, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!

A perennial favorite in the John Coltrane catalog – a beautiful set of standards, handled in a warm laidback style – but which still has some of the depth of soul that John Coltrane brought to his more experimental work on Impulse Records! The album's a classic introduction to the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s Japanese pressing, with obi and insert – VIM 5636.)

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Ballads ... CD 2.99
Ballads (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 36.99

John Coltrane — Ballads ... CD

Impulse, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

A perennial favorite in the John Coltrane catalog – a beautiful set of standards, handled in a warm laidback style – but which still has some of the depth of soul that John Coltrane brought to his more experimental work on Impulse Records! The album's a classic introduction to the ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available
Ballads ... CD 2.99
Ballads (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 36.99

John Coltrane — Ballads (180 gram vinyl) ... LP

Impulse, 1962. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $36.99 38.99

A perennial favorite in the John Coltrane catalog – a beautiful set of standards, handled in a warm laidback style – but which still has some of the depth of soul that John Coltrane brought to his more experimental work on Impulse Records! The album's a classic introduction to the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Beautiful pressing – part of the Verve Acoustic Sounds series!)

Also available Ballads ... CD 2.99

John Coltrane — Ballads (180 gram vinyl) ... LP

Impulse, 1962. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock

A perennial favorite in the John Coltrane catalog – a beautiful set of standards, handled in a warm laidback style – but which still has some of the depth of soul that John Coltrane brought to his more experimental work on Impulse Records! The album's a classic introduction to the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available
Ballads ... CD 2.99
Ballads (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 36.99

John Coltrane — Ballads (deluxe edition) ... CD

Impulse, 1962. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A perennial favorite in the John Coltrane catalog – a beautiful set of standards, handled in a warm laidback style – but which still has some of the depth of soul that John Coltrane brought to his more experimental work on Impulse Records! The album's a classic introduction to the ... (Jazz) read more CD

(2002 Deluxe Edition – still sealed with the hype sticker!)

Also available
Ballads ... CD 2.99
Ballads (180 gram vinyl) ... LP 36.99

John Coltrane — Best Of John Coltrane – His Greatest Years ... LP

Impulse, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Truly the best of the best of Coltrane's years at Impulse – as the collection has a strong focus on the longer, more spiritual numbers that he was free to develop while working for the forward-thinking company. The set's stuffed with great numbers – and includes classics like "Afri ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

John Coltrane — Best Of John Coltrane – His Greatest Years Vol 2 ... LP

Impulse, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

One of a number of repackagings and collections of Coltrane's work for Impulse. Loads of great players are involved on some of the better recordings of his later career, for Impulse, including McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones, Pharoah Sanders, Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Archie Shepp and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Rainbow label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, spotty aging, some wear at the bottom corners, and small peeled spots from sticker removal in front.)

John Coltrane — Both Directions At Once – The Lost Album (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD

Impulse, 1963. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock

A rare gem that's worth all the attention it's bound to get over the years – never-issued material from the legendary John Coltrane Quartet – an instrumental session recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio on the day before his famous record with singer Johnny Hartman – completely ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Small tear on the spine.)

John Coltrane — Classic Quartet – Complete Impulse Studio Recordings (8CD set) ... CD

Impulse, Early/Mid 60s. Used 8CD Box ... Just Sold Out!

The classic quartet of John Coltrane, certainly the classic quartet of the 60s jazz scene and perhaps the classic jazz quartet of all time, compiled in one box set with all of their studio recordings! John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones set so many benchmarks for jazz with ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Includes booklet and original metal slipcase which has a sticker on the back .)

John Coltrane — Coltrane (Impulse) ... LP

Impulse, 1962. Near Mint- ... $39.99

One of John Coltrane's best early albums for Impulse – a warm set of modally grooving tracks, and one that picks up where My Favorite Things left off! The group here features McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums – a really magical rhythm section that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s Japanese stereo MCA pressing in a non-gatefold cover – VIM 5642 – with insert.)

John Coltrane — Coltrane (Impulse) ... CD

Impulse, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of John Coltrane's best early albums for Impulse – a warm set of modally grooving tracks, and one that picks up where My Favorite Things left off! The group here features McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones – perfectly fitting with Coltrane's tenor and soprano sax, and ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available Coltrane (Impulse) ... LP 39.99

John Coltrane — Coltrane (Impulse) ... CD

Impulse, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of John Coltrane's best early albums for Impulse – a warm set of modally grooving tracks, and one that picks up where My Favorite Things left off! The group here features McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums – a really magical rhythm section that ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available Coltrane (Impulse) ... LP 39.99

John Coltrane — Coltrane In Japan (3LP set) ... LP

Impulse (Japan), 1966. Near Mint- 3LPs ... Out Of Stock

An unusual version of this one – featuring 3LPs and 5 sides of music! The set is different than the US version – a late concert performance showcasing 'Trane at his most out, featuring Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders as well as Rashied Ali's propulsive drumming. This one features a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

John Coltrane — Coltrane Live At Birdland ... CD

Impulse, 1963. Used ... $2.99

Soaring and soulful work from the legendary John Coltrane – a tremendous live set that's one of his best early 60s albums! The groove is open and free – filled with pulsating modal rhythms, and handled with a slightly more relaxed feeling than some of Trane's studio work from the same ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1996 digipak pressing – cover has light wear.)

Also available Coltrane Live At Birdland ... CD 2.99

John Coltrane — Coltrane Live At Birdland ... CD

Impulse, 1963. Used ... $2.99

Soaring and soulful work from the legendary John Coltrane – a tremendous live set that's one of his best early 60s albums! The groove is open and free – filled with pulsating modal rhythms, and handled with a slightly more relaxed feeling than some of Trane's studio work from the same ... (Jazz) read more CD

(2008 Verve/Universal pressing.)

Also available Coltrane Live At Birdland ... CD 2.99

John Coltrane — Coltrane Live At Birdland ... LP

Impulse, 1963. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Soaring and soulful work from the legendary John Coltrane – a tremendous live set that's one of his best early 60s albums! The groove is open and free – filled with pulsating modal rhythms, and handled with a slightly more relaxed feeling than some of Trane's studio work from the same ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Phillipines MCA pressing with tan labels. Cover has light wear, 2 small spots of marker.)

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Coltrane Live At Birdland ... CD 2.99
Coltrane Live At Birdland ... CD 2.99

John Coltrane — Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings (4CD set) ... CD

Impulse, 1961. Used 4 CDs ... $32.99

4 discs worth of material recorded by Coltrane in a variety of settings at the Village Vanguard in November 1961! Eric Dolphy is included on most takes, and the bass chair is filled by either Jimmy Garrison or Reggie Workman, and on some takes both (!), McCoy Tyner is on piano, Elvin Jones is on ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Includes the poster and backing sheet – and in nice shape!)

John Coltrane — Complete Africa/Brass Sessions ... CD

Impulse, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock

Very unusual work by Coltrane – sessions that feature his classic quartet playing in front of larger orchestra backings conducted by Eric Dolphy! The tracks feature Trane leading a group young modernists through a set of larger arranged charts, woven tightly together in a soulful spiritual ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print 1995 digipak pressing with some light edgewear.)

John Coltrane — Concert In Japan ... CD

Impulse, 1966/1973. Used ... Out Of Stock

A seminal set from John Coltrane – one of those amazing records that wasn't issued until a few years after his death – then blew folks' minds even further with the depths of his talents! The setting is a live performance in Japan from 1966 – a really open-ended, freewheeling, ... (Jazz) read more CD

John Coltrane — Crescent ... LP

Impulse, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99

Sharp-edged John Coltrane at his best – a record that we'd rank right up there with Love Supreme, and which is a key transition point in Coltrane's musical ideas! There's a very strong edge to Coltrane's tone here – and even on the mellower ballads, he plays with a sound not always ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mid 90s 180 gram remaster in a gatefold barcode cover.)

John Coltrane — Crescent ... CD

Impulse, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

Sharp-edged John Coltrane at his best – a record that we'd rank right up there with Love Supreme, and which is a key transition point in Coltrane's musical ideas! There's a very strong edge to Coltrane's tone here – and even on the mellower ballads, he plays with a sound not always ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available Crescent ... LP 24.99

John Coltrane — Crescent ... CD

Impulse/MCA, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

Sharp-edged John Coltrane at his best – a record that we'd rank right up there with Love Supreme, and which is a key transition point in Coltrane's musical ideas! There's a very strong edge to Coltrane's tone here – and even on the mellower ballads, he plays with a sound not always ... (Jazz) read more CD

Also available Crescent ... LP 24.99

John Coltrane — Crescent (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Impulse, 1964. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Sharp-edged John Coltrane at his best – a record that we'd rank right up there with Love Supreme, and which is a key transition point in Coltrane's musical ideas! There's a very strong edge to Coltrane's tone here – and even on the mellower ballads, he plays with a sound not always ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Part of the excellent Acoustic Sounds series – beautiful heavy vinyl and cover!)

Also available Crescent ... LP 24.99

John Coltrane — Evenings At The Village Gate – John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy ... CD

Impulse, 1961. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99

A lost slice of work from the mighty John Coltrane – and a set that features the equally great Eric Dolphy up on stage with Trane at the Village Gate! These never-issued recordings are every bit as wonderful as the Village Vanguard material recorded during the same year – with the ... (Jazz) read more CD

John Coltrane — Evenings At The Village Gate – John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy ... LP

Impulse, 1961. New Copy 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

A lost slice of work from the mighty John Coltrane – and a set that features the equally great Eric Dolphy up on stage with Trane at the Village Gate! These never-issued recordings are every bit as wonderful as the Village Vanguard material recorded during the same year – with the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Evenings At The Village Gate – John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy ... CD 14.99

John Coltrane — Expression ... LP

Impulse, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $49.99

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 more LP, Vinyl record album

(Rainbow label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp/LW etch. Includes the Impulse/ABC inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear and a small sticker in back.)

John Coltrane — Expression ... CD

Impulse, 1967. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

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 more CD

Also available Expression ... LP 49.99

John Coltrane — First Meditations (plus bonus track) ... CD

Impulse (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Key 60s material from the great John Coltrane – even if the set wasn't ever released until the late 70s! The album's kind of a "prequel" to the later Meditations record, and it stands as a key bridge between Coltrane's modal years and his more spiritual sounds – delivered ... (Jazz) read more CD

John Coltrane — Gentle Side Of John Coltrane ... LP

Impulse, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

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 more LP, Vinyl record album

John Coltrane — Gleanings ... LP

Impulse (Japan), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A great Japanese-only set, with beautiful Impulse performances – of the titles "Big Nick", "Vilia", "Dear Old Stockholm", "Nature Boy", and "One Down One Up". Features Coltrane on tenor and soprano sax – with McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

John Coltrane — Impressions ... CD

Impulse/MCA, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock

Brilliant work – John Coltrane really opening up in his new spiritual mode of the 60s, hinting at the changes to come, while still keeping the modal groove of previous recordings! The record features tracks from a few different sessions from the years 1961 to 1963, but it holds together ... (Jazz) read more CD

(1987 MCA pressing. Black marker on disc hub and around the edge of the disc.)

John Coltrane — Impressions ... CD

Impulse, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock

Brilliant work – John Coltrane really opening up in his new spiritual mode of the 60s, hinting at the changes to come, while still keeping the modal groove of previous recordings! The record features tracks from a few different sessions from the years 1961 to 1963, but it holds together ... (Jazz) read more CD

(2008 digipak pressing.)

John Coltrane — Impressions ... LP

Impulse, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

Brilliant work – John Coltrane really opening up in his new spiritual mode of the 60s, hinting at the changes to come, while still keeping the modal groove of previous recordings! The record features tracks from a few different sessions from the years 1961 to 1963, but it holds together ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Japanese pressing, with obi – P 5911 – but an interesting pressing in which the vinyl was DMM pressed in Germany. Inside gatefold has light aging, and obi has light wear – but the rest is great.)

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