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Impulse (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... $19.99
A beautiful album from Lorez Alexanderia – one of her two excellent sessions for Impulse! The record was cut after Lorez recorded some great sides for the Argo label – and it works off the strength of those sides, taking her unique vocal approach, forged in R&B, but smoothed by ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(UHQCD pressing!)
Impulse/Universal (Japan), 1966/1967. New Copy ... $22.99
One of the first big moments of Albert Ayler's work in the jazz mainstream – and a record that doesn't dim his greatness at all from the earlier sides recorded for ESP! The album's got a sharply angular sound that more than lives up to its vibrant cover image – a well-honed approach to ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the "Impulse – The Masterworks" series! UHQCD pressing.)
Albert Ayler —
Live In Greenwich Village – The Complete Impulse Recordings ... CD Impulse, 1966. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Essential stuff! This 2 CD set includes the entirety of Albert Ayler's Live In Greenwich Village album – plus a huge amount of previously unreleased live material, played by the Ayler group in New York, during 1966 and 1967. Ayler's brother Don is on trumpet, and other players include Joel ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse, 1969/1971. New Copy ... $5.99 16.98
Brilliant late work from Ayler – 2 albums in a single set! The Love Cry 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 reined in here – with some short ... (Jazz) read more CD
Impulse/Third Man, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $20.99 25.99
One of the last albums that Ayler ever recorded – and one of his most memorable! The record shows Ayler at the crossroads, filled with emotion and meaning, struggling to convey his message to a lager audience. At times, he takes a strange soul/jazz format to do so, and has tracks featuring ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Albert Ayler —
New Grass (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Impulse/Third Man, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the last albums that Ayler ever recorded – and one of his most memorable! The record shows Ayler at the crossroads, filled with emotion and meaning, struggling to convey his message to a lager audience. At times, he takes a strange soul/jazz format to do so, and has tracks featuring ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Grass ... LP 20.99(Colored vinyl pressing limited to just 200 copies worldwide!)
Impulse, 1975. Used ... $11.99
Searing live work from Gato Barbieri – a brilliant little album that follows on the spirit of his other Latin America sessions for Impulse! The format here is similar to those studio outings – an organic blend of percussion, keyboards, and sax – all bubbling together in a highly ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Blakey —
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (Impulse) ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer stuff by Art Blakey – one of his few non-Blue Note sessions from the time, and a hard-wailing set that features the Jazz Messengers as a sextet! The format is one that flourished briefly in these early 60s years – and in this case, the already great lineup of Lee Morgan on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Blakey —
Jazz Message ... CD Impulse, 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Art Blakey, without any Jazz Messengers – but still coming through loud and clear, thanks to help from a unique group that features Sonny Stitt on tenor, McCoy Tyner on piano, and Art Davis on bass! The album's still got all the hardbop charm of Blakey's best Blue Note dates, but also feels ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print MCA pressing.)
Impulse, 1987. Used ... $3.99
A quintet session – features Jack Dejohnette on drums, Charlie Haden on bass, Kenny Kirkland on keys, Path Metheny on guitar, and Brecker on tenor sax. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Michael Brecker —
Tales From The Hudson ... CD Impulse, 1996. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Pat Methney on guitar, Jack Dejohnette on drums, and Dave Holland on bass – plus guest piano from McCoy Tyner. (Jazz) CD
(NOTE: this copy is missing the booklet.)
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Live In Paris ... LP Impulse, 1986. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Dee Dee Bridgewater's greatest jazz albums, and a very important record in her career – as it marked a shift back to straight jazz vocals, after years of working in a more R&B inflected mode. The album's recorded in Paris, where Dee Dee's spent an awful lot of time over the years, ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a promo stamp and a price sticker remnant.)
Marion Brown —
Geechee Recollections ... LP Impulse, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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
(Original pressing! Cover has a cut corner.)
Impulse, 1966. Very Good Gatefold ... $44.99
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
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Marion Brown —
Three For Shepp ... LP Impulse/Superior Viaduct, 1966. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily 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
Also available Three For Shepp ... LP 44.99(First-ever vinyl reissue – in a heavy gatefold cover, like the original!)
Marion Brown —
Vista ... LP ABC/Impulse, 1975. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(Cover has light wear with a split top seam.)
MCA/Impulse, 1987. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Titles include "What's Up", "Beautiful She Is", "Joanna", "The Village", "Music Came", "Soft Platonicism", and "Expressions Of Quietude". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Benny Carter —
Further Definitions (Japanese pressing) ... CD Impulse/Universal (Japan), 1961. Used ... Temporarily 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
(Out of print, 2016 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
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
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
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
(Mono orange & black label pressing with Bell Sound stamp.)
Impulse, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $59.99
A record that bursts out with a sound that definitely lives up to its striking title – as Ornette Coleman explores the new frontiers of experimental jazz with one of his great groups from the end of the 60s! The album's got the intensity of the best ESP sessions of the period, but also shows ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing.)
Alice Coltrane —
Journey In Satchidananda ... CD Impulse, 1971. Used ... $9.99
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
(Digipack has light wear.)
Impulse/Superior Viaduct, 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $20.99 24.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse, 1970. Used ... $12.99
Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks cut by Alice and her trio with Ron Carter and Ben Riley – but also features some guest work on sax by Joe Henderson and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Back of digipack has some light wear.)
Impulse, 2004. Used ... $13.99
Mindblowing work from Alice Coltrane – an album of incredible beauty that easily sits with the best of her classic early recordings for Impulse! The album's got a spare, contemplative quality, but it's also never sleepy – and instead steps forth with the tonal building and modal moving ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
John Coltrane —
Africa Brass Sessions Vol 2 ... LP Impulse, 1961/1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Excellent work from the same sessions that yielded Coltrane's massive Africa/Brass album – recorded in 1961, but not issued until the time of this 1974 release! The tracks feature Trane leading a group young modernists through a set of larger arranged charts, woven tightly together in a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing in a gatefold cover, which has some light wear, and a promo sticker in one corner.)
John Coltrane —
Africa/Impulse/MCA, 1961. Used ... 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 CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse, 1962. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A perennial favorite in the John Coltrane catalog – a beautiful set of standards, handled in a warm laidback style – one that shows that Trane's groundbreaking group with Jimmy Garrison on bass, Elvin Jones on drums, and McCoy Tyner on piano could still express themselves with even more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing. Cover has some wear and an MCA stamp.)
Impulse, 1964. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A lost treasure from the legendary John Coltrane Quartet – material recorded as the soundtrack for the Canadian film Le Chat Danse Le Sac – which features new recordings of material that Coltrane had done in previous years, but really updated by the fresh version of this group! ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane —
Blue World (Le Chat Dans Le Sac) ... LP Impulse, 1964. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A lost treasure from the legendary John Coltrane Quartet – material recorded as the soundtrack for the Canadian film Le Chat Danse Le Sac – which features new recordings of material that Coltrane had done in previous years, but really updated by the fresh version of this group! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blue World (Le Chat Dans Le Sac) ... CD 13.99
John Coltrane —
Both Directions At Once – The Lost Album ... LP Impulse, 1963. New Copy ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Both Directions At Once – The Lost Album (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD Impulse, 1963. New Copy 2CD ... 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
John Coltrane —
Both Directions At Once – The Lost Album (2LP deluxe edition) ... LP Impulse, 1963. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Cosmic Music ... LP Impulse/Superior Viaduct, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A set that really earns its title – as it's easily some of the most cosmic music John Coltrane ever recorded – and also kind of a way of saying goodbye to the planet, to leave his music in the hands of a next generation of creators! The album features material recorded by a Coltrane ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Issued here with the great original cover art from the indie Coltrane Music release!)
John Coltrane —
Crescent ... CD Impulse, 1964. Used ... 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 CD
(Out of print first pressing.)
John Coltrane —
Crescent (180 gram pressing) ... LP Impulse, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... 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
John Coltrane —
Gentle Side Of John Coltrane ... CD Impulse/GRP, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
John Coltrane —
His Greatest Years Vol 3 ... LP Impulse, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A 2 LP retrospective of some of the more spiritual exploratory sides 'Trane was cutting in the mid to late '60's for Impulse. A number of cuts feature the classic quartet with Jimmy Garrison, McCoy Tyner & Elvin Jones, but a few feature some of the later lineups with Pharoah Sanders, Reggie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some wear.)
Impulse/GRP, 1967/1974. Used ... $6.99
One of the greatest recordings ever made by John Coltrane in his late years – a spare set of duets with drummer Rashied Ali, recorded in 1967, but never issued until after his death! Trane and Ali play in a free spiritualist mode, with no other accompaniment – making for a very unique ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Booklet has a cutout hole, but is nice overall)
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane 1963 – New Directions (3CD set) ... CD Impulse, 1963. New Copy 3CD ... Out Of Stock
1964 was the year The Beatles invaded America, but 1963 was the year that John Coltrane revolutionized jazz – thanks to the Impulse Records sessions contained in this set! The package features the entire run of recordings that Coltrane did for Impulse in 1963 – including alternate ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane Quartet Plays (SACD) ... CD Impulse, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Modal Coltrane at its finest – a record that almost returns the great one to the territory explored at the end of his years at Atlantic Records, but which still incorporates all of the new ideas learned afterwards! The album's actually one of the straightest that John Coltrane cut after 1964 ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, SACD hybrid version – plays on regular players too.)
John Coltrane —
Live At The Village Vanguard – 11/Impulse (Japan), 1961. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The original CD release of these rare live recordings from the same time as Coltrane's Village Vanguard album! Features Eric Dolphy joining the group, too. (Jazz) CD
(Please note that part of tray card spine is missing on one side, the other has been reattached with clear tape. Out of print, includes obi.)
John Coltrane —
Live At The Village Vanguard – 11/Impulse (Japan), 1961. Used 2CD ... $24.99
The original CD release of these rare live recordings from the same time as Coltrane's Village Vanguard album! Features Eric Dolphy joining the group, too. (Jazz) CD
(Please note the tray card spine has been reattached with clear tape. Out of print, includes obi.)
John Coltrane —
Love Supreme ... CD Impulse, 1964. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 more CD
(Out of print 1986 original pressing. BMG music club pressing.)
John Coltrane —
Meditations ... CD Impulse, 1966. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album that's quite different than you might expect from the title – one of the most adventurous records issued on Impulse during the life of John Coltrane! The tracks here are all quite free and far-reaching – hardly the mellow "meditations you might expect – and more the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print first pressing.)
John Coltrane —
Meditations ... CD Impulse/Verve, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album that's quite different than you might expect from the title – one of the most adventurous records issued on Impulse during the life of John Coltrane! The tracks here are all quite free and far-reaching – hardly the mellow "meditations you might expect – and more the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Impulse Originals pressing.)
John Coltrane —
Newport 63 ... CD Impulse, 1963. Used ... $3.99
The complete John Coltrane performances at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1963 – including one track with Eric Dolphy! All tracks are quite long, too. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
John Coltrane —
One Down, One Up – Live At The Half Note ... CD Impulse, 1965. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A long overdue testament to the live genius of the mighty John Coltrane Quartet – captured at the legendary Half Note club in NYC – disc 1 recorded on a date in March 1965 and disc 2 on a date in early May of the same year! The set finds Coltrane plus McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Digipack case has some wear.)
John Coltrane —
Selflessness ... LP Impulse, 1963/1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great set of unreleased recordings that was issued after John Coltrane's death, but which stands as an essential chapter in his groundbreaking body of work for Impulse! The album features 2 tracks recorded at the Newport Jazz fest in 1963 – both with Roy Haynes on drums, plus the usual ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing in a barcode cover, with some edge wear.)
John Coltrane —
Stellar Regions ... CD Impulse, 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Unreleased gems from the great John Coltrane – one of those really special sessions that was recorded at a time when he was really pushing forward creatively, but never got issued because of a backlog of recordings! This set didn't see release until the 90s – and it provided a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, digipack has some light edgewear.)
John Coltrane —
Sun Ship ... LP Impulse, 1965. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Soaring work from the legendary John Coltrane Quartet – a session that was incredibly far-reaching for the time, and which originally was unissued until after the time of Coltrane's death! The record's got the group really pushing forward strongly – hitting a Love Supreme mode, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label ABC/Impulse pressing. Cover has light surface wear and bumped corners.)
John Coltrane —
Transition ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
There's no sense of "transition" here – as the album's an incredibly solid one, and stands with John Coltrane's best mid 60s work for Impulse – even if the session wasn't issued by the label until after his early death! The work builds strongly on the Love Supreme vibe – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the "Impulse – The Masterworks" series! UHQCD pressing.)
John Coltrane —
Transition ... LP Impulse, 1965. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
There's no sense of "transition" here – as the album's an incredibly solid one, and stands with John Coltrane's best mid 60s work for Impulse – even if the session wasn't issued by the label until after his early death! The work builds strongly on the Love Supreme vibe – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Impulse, 1963. Used ... $2.99
A landmark album of vocal jazz – and one of the few sessions that John Coltrane ever cut with a singer! In a way, the album's more Hartman's than it is Coltrane's – given that Johnny's warm, mellow style of singing isn't as free and open as Trane at his most adventurous – but at ... (Jazz) read more CD
Comet Is Coming —
Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery ... CD Impulse, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A fantastic blend of spiritual jazz styles and electronic elements – served up here by the trio of drummer Betamax, keyboardist Danalogue, and saxophonist King Shabaka – the last of whom you might recognize as Shabaka Hutchings from a host of other hip projects on the contemporary ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery ... LP 18.99
Impulse, 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $18.99
A fantastic blend of spiritual jazz styles and electronic elements – served up here by the trio of drummer Betamax, keyboardist Danalogue, and saxophonist King Shabaka – the last of whom you might recognize as Shabaka Hutchings from a host of other hip projects on the contemporary ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery ... CD 13.99
Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition —
Audio Visualscapes ... CD Impulse, 1988. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With Mick Goodrick, Greg Osby, Lonnie Plaxico, and Gary Thomas. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Small cutout hole through booklet and tray card, booklet has a very slight cut corner.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins ... CD Impulse, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The meeting of two classic talents late in their careers – in a setting that's ideal to bring out all the complexity of their well-honed genius! The approach of the album is mostly an Ellington one – as the group features some of Duke's stalwarts, like Ray Nance, Johnny Hodges, Harry ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Digipack case has some edgewear.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins/Impulse, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 great albums from '62 by Duke Ellington in a single package! Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins is, you guessed it, the meeting of two classic talents late in their careers – in a setting that's ideal to bring out all the complexity of their well-honed genius! The approach of the album ... (Jazz) read more CD
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane —
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A seminal meeting of the old and new generations of jazz in the 60s – put together in perfect Impulse fashion! At some level, this is actually an early 60s John Coltrane Quartet album – with Duke Ellington sitting in for McCoy Tyner on piano, as that's the lineup on about half of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Impulse (Czech Republic), 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99 24.99
A pivotal session for Gil Evans – one that brought his genius to the American public strongly and successfully, without the help of Miles Davis! Sure, Gil had recorded albums as a leader before this one – but the sparkling quality of this set is right up there with the charts he ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gil Evans —
Out Of The Cool (Japanese pressing) ... CD Impulse/Universal (Japan), 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A pivotal session for Gil Evans – one that brought his genius to the American public strongly and successfully, without the help of Miles Davis! Sure, Gil had recorded albums as a leader before this one – but the sparkling quality of this set is right up there with the charts he ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Out Of The Cool ... LP 14.99(Out of print, 2016 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
Gil Evans Orchestra —
Into The Hot ... CD Impulse/MCA, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The harder of the two Gil Evans albums on Impulse to find, and the best – really far-reaching material that has Evans coming into contact with some of the hippest jazz players of his generation! The record's got three incredible tracks written by Cecil Taylor – a very bold move for ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, MCA jewel case pressing.)
Impulse, 1969. Used ... $6.99
One of the most beautiful albums that Charlie Haden ever recorded – and if he only ever appeared on one record in his life, we'd still love him tremendously for this one! The album has a feel that's very much in keeping with both the "liberation" and "orchestra" in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print MCA pressing, booklet has a small cutout hole.)
Chico Hamilton —
Further Adventures Of El Chico ... LP Impulse, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Massively groovy work from Chico Hamilton – one of his standout swingers for Impulse Records in the 60s, and a set that really showcases all the changes in music he'd made for the decade! The set features some wonderful reed work from Jerome Richardson and Charlie Mariano, plus some ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and a stain on the back.)
Chico Hamilton —
Man From Two Worlds (with bonus tracks) ... CD Impulse, Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A pivotal album for Chico – one that has him working with his hip group that included Charles Lloyd and Gabor Szabo, both of whom take Chico into a modal mode that would completely transform his sound! Lloyd's the center star on the album's version of his own "Forest Flower" – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse, 1997. Used ... $4.99
Johnny Hartman —
Unforgettable ... CD Impulse, 1966. Used ... $4.99
An excellent batch of rare material by vocalist Johnny Hartman, and a very strong set of tracks that shows a side of his work that's often ignored! Usually, Hartman gets cited for his slow, moody, syrupy sound – such as that which he used in his classic recordings with Coltrane. However, we ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Impulse/MCA, 1964. Used ... $5.99
At the time of this album, Johnny Hartman definitely was the voice that is – a singer with a new level of maturity for the 60s, and a voice that's far more masculine than the geeky look of the photo on the cover! Hartman's sound here is smooth and warm, but never in a too-commercial way ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ ... $33.99
The Hawk, in prime late form, lays down some beautiful tenor solos over gentle bossa nova accompaniment – working in a mode that's much more satisfying than just a "classic player meets bossa" session, angularly crafting the solos with that dark edge that he had in all of his later ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Gamma/Impulse in a flip back cover, which has some wear and gloss bubbles along the spine.)
Roy Haynes Quartet —
Out Of The Afternoon ... LP Impulse (Czech Republic), 1962. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Drummer Roy Haynes always brings something great to the table for any album he does as a leader – and this record is no exception! Here, the "added something" is the presence of Roland Kirk on reeds – offered a key early chance to express his most modern ideas in the freedom ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Hines —
Once Upon A Time ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... $22.99
One of our favorite records by Earl Hines – a hip little comeback set, recorded in the mid 60s with an Ellingtonish lineup that includes Clark Terry, Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, Lawrence Brown, Jimmy Hamilton, and Johnny Hodges. Hines' piano is certainly a strong force in the record, but even ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the "Impulse – The Masterworks" series! UHQCD pressing.)
Johnny Hodges —
Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges ... LP Impulse, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Johnny Hodges —
Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (Jazz Heritage pressing) ... CD Impulse/Jazz Heritage, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 more CD
Shirley Horn —
Travelin' Light ... CD Impulse, 1965. Used ... $5.99
One of the greatest jazz vocal albums of the 60s, and probably the greatest album ever by Shirley Horn! The session's got a beautiful lively sound, with extremely interesting arrangements by Johnny Pate, and a flute/piano/guitar sound that works perfectly with Shirley's lovely voice. The material ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse, Late 50s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $8.99
A surprisingly big collection of tracks from Milt – documenting his oft-forgotten years at Impulse Records, plus a few more sides from albums he cut with other folks for ABC. The range of the material is far greater than you might think – and takes Milt way past the MJQ stylings of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Milt Jackson —
Jazz N Samba ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
This may not be Milt Jackson's purest album – but oh how we love it! Milt's working here more in a Verve pop jazz mode than a highbrow third stream one – with bossa backings on about half the album, and good small combo work on the rest. The first half features Jimmy Heath on tenor, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(UHQCD pressing!)
Impulse/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $22.99
At the end of the 60s, Milt Jackson and Ray Brown cut some very groovy records together – teamed up in a great pairing of styles that pushed both of them way past the more standard sounds of earlier years! This album's one of the best of the bunch – as it features pianist Monty ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available That's The Way It Is ... CD 11.99(Part of the "Impulse – The Masterworks" series! UHQCD pressing.)
Impulse/Victor (Japan), 1969. Used ... $11.99
At the end of the 60s, Milt Jackson and Ray Brown cut some very groovy records together – teamed up in a great pairing of styles that pushed both of them way past the more standard sounds of earlier years! This album's one of the best of the bunch – as it features pianist Monty ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available That's The Way It Is ... CD 22.99(20 bit mastering.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Awakening ... LP Impulse/Be With (UK), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A mindblowing album from Ahmad Jamal – a fantastic start to the 70s, and a set of music that shows just how far the pianist had come in just a few short years! The album's all acoustic, but has some of that spacious flow that Jamal would bring to his work on Fender Rhodes – with an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse (Japan), 1968/1969. New Copy ... $22.99
Wonderful open-ended Ahmad Jamal music from the end of the 60s – and a set that really shows his growth as a player at the time! The "revisited" in the title refers to Jamal's earlier success on Argo records with a recording of "Poinciana" – one that forever made ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the "Impulse – The Masterworks" series! UHQCD pressing.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Poinciana Revisited/Impulse, 1969/1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ahmad Jamal —
Tranquility/Impulse (Germany), 1968/1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Two overlooked gems from pianist Ahmad Jamal – back to back on a single CD! Tranquility is a really wonderful post-Chess album from pianist Ahmad Jamal – a set that's maybe got a bit more bite than some of his earlier work, and which features a bold groove that really points the way ... (Jazz) read more CD
Impulse, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
There's a nicely warming vibe on this album from Keith Jarrett – a sound that's sometimes a bit more laidback and personal, but which is still carried off with familiar associates Dewey Redman on tenor, Charlie Haden on bass, and Paul Motian on drums! Most of the tunes are shorter ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Really wonderful early work from Keith Jarrett – a spiritually-driven session that's free from the cliches of his later work! The album's a spectacular group effort – one that has Jarrett playing piano, percussion, and sax – in an ensemble that also includes Dewey Redman, Charlie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and seam splitting.)
ABC/Impulse, 1976. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A lost gem from Keith's "with horns" period – a quintet session from the mid 70s, recorded with a group that features Dewey Redman on tenor, plus Charlie Haden on bass, Paul Motian on drums and percussion, and Guilherme Franco on additional percussion. The feel is a bit straighter ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Impulse, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $8.99
Ultra-hip work from pianist Keith Jarrett – a session that's filled with joy and life, and which has a lot more energy than some of his albums for ECM! The work here is kind of a refinement of the freer styles that Jarrett had laid down on previous albums – performed with a strongly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label ABC/Impulse.)
Elvin Jones —
Impulse Years ... LP Impulse, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Most of the tracks on this 2 LP set are not from Jones' solo records but rather songs under the direction of others, mainly John Coltrane but also Frank Foster and Sonny Rollins. Some of the Coltrane titles are the drum solo from "Pursuance", "Impressions", "Your Lady" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has ring and edge wear, with some splitting on the top seam.)
Elvin Jones & Richard Davis —
Heavy Sounds ... CD Impulse (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... $22.99
Heavy Sounds, indeed – a beautiful little set of dark-edged soul jazz from the mid 60s – co-led by bassist Richard Davis and drummer Elvin Jones! The sound here is a bit different than any work ever released by either player as a leader – and is almost more in the vein of Blue ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the "Impulse – The Masterworks" series! UHQCD pressing.)
Elvin Jones/Impulse (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazingly unique little group – one that kind of stepped in the Impulse Records back door from the Coltrane galaxy, but which features some very unique aspects overall! As the cover states, the ensemble's led by bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones – and also features ... (Jazz) read more CD
(UHQCD pressing!)
Impulse, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
One of the grooviest albums of the late 60s – a lost vocal treasure from the team of Dave MacKay & Vicky Hamilton! The pair were sort of like a hip version of Jackie & Roy – usually singing together on their tracks, with a mixed male/female vocal approach that sounds totally ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Impulse (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... $19.99
Impulse (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $19.99
A great record – and one that's filled with so many wonderful little moments! The whole thing's a very cool, very off-beat set of jazz tracks recorded by vibist Gary McFarland, with a group that includes Jimmy Raney on guitar, Richie Kamuca on tenor, and Steve Swallow on bass – a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(UHQCD pressing!)
Charles Mingus —
Black Saint & The Sinner Lady ... CD Impulse, 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic – and one of Mingus' greatest albums ever! This one ranks right up with The Clown and Pithecantropus Erectus for sheer raw power and emotion – and Mingus' writing here is incredibly tight, giving soloists like Charlie Mariano, Jaki Byard, Richard Williams, and Jerome ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Digipack pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus (digipack version) ... CD Impulse, 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The title's exploding with Mingus, and the album is too – a completely classic effort for Impulse Records that's easily one of Charles' best of the 60s! Things are reigned in somewhat from the Mingus years at Atlantic or Candid, but the sound is still great – almost more focused than ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Digipack has heavy wear including a light stain on the front, spine has a cutout notch – priced accordingly.)
Impulse (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $19.99
A surprisingly enchanting album of piano work from Charles Mingus – one of a few he cut on the instrument, and quite different than his regular work on bass! Unlike the bold, angry role that Mingus would take on as a leader, the approach here is very personal and introspective – long ... (Jazz) read more CD
(UHQCD pressing!)
Buddy Montgomery —
This Rather Than That ... LP Impulse, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Probably the best of Buddy Montgomery's solo albums, with a tight little group that features Mel Rhyne on organ, Jodie Christian on piano, and brother Monk Montgomery on sweet heavy bass – all coming together in a messed up style of funky jazz! Buddy plays piano and vibes on a number of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Impulse, 1961. Very Good- Gatefold ... $59.99
One of the all-time classics of early 60s mainstream jazz – and a beautiful record that showcases writing and arranging talents of Oliver Nelson! Nelson had been bumping around a variety of sessions before this one – as a leader, sideman, and arranger – but it was with this album ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange & black label pressing with RVG stamp and LW etch. Cover has a 2 inch split in the top seam and some surface wear.)
Impulse, 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
A great little album – a lot better than you might think from the concept! After the death of JFK, Oliver Nelson penned this extremely strong tribute to the man – featuring snippets of speeches made by Kennedy during his time in office as president, used as bridges between jazz based ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Impulse, 1963. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Oliver Nelson's follow-up to his classic Blues & The Abstract Truth session for Impulse – and like that one, a tremendous little album – filled with deep tones and wonderful colors in sound! The group here's a bit larger than before – an ensemble that includes Phil Woods on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing.)
