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Afrique —
Soul Makossa ... LP 
Mainstream, 1973. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of Afro Funk – with a very unusual origin! In the wake of Manu Dibango's big hit (and some kind of failure to register the copyright), many many versions of "Soul Makossa" were recorded and released, some good, some bad. This album is a good example of that ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear and a bit of pen on back.)
Afrique —
Soul Makossa ... CD 
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Amboy Dukes —
Amboy Dukes (lime green vinyl pressing) ... LP Mainstream/Sundazed, 1967. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Seminal sounds from this legendary group – a combo who feature a young Ted Nugent on some complete amazing guitar, but in a way that's very different than Ted's big arena rock albums of the 70s! The Amboy Dukes have a way of combining the rawness of garage rock with the headiness of psych, ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Amboy Dukes —
Journeys & Migrations ... LP Mainstream, Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mainstream/Sony/Legacy, 1965. Used ... $5.99
A fairly straight orchestral score by John Barry – written for this early 60s film that starred George Segal, Tom Courneay, and Denholm Elliott. The film's a war one, and the themes are pretty typical for that sort of thing – but they do have some nice instrumental touches that push ... (Soundtracks) read more CD
(1995 pressing – still sealed. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Mainstream, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99 14.99
One of the lesser-known John Barry scores of the 60s – penned for an equally lesser-known comedy that starred Michael Caine, Peter Sellers, Peter Cook, Tony Hancock, and Dudley Moore! The tunes have kind of a period feel with slight whimsical touches – not as mod and groovy as you ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo. Cover has light wear, a trace of a sticker, and a promo stamp.)
Big Brother & The Holding Company —
Big Brother & The Holding Company ... LP Mainstream, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The first full album featuring the incredible voice of Janis Joplin, as the singer of Big Brother & The Holding Company! Even at this early point, it's clear that there's some really incredible things happening with this band. Originally released on Mainstream, the production is a bit thin ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Big Brother & The Holding Company —
Big Brother & The Holding Company (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Mainstream/Sony, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first full album featuring the incredible voice of Janis Joplin, as the singer of Big Brother & The Holding Company! Even at this early point, it's clear that there's some really incredible things happening with this band. Originally released on Mainstream, the production is a bit thin ... (Rock) read more CD
Bohemian Vendetta —
Bohemian Vendetta ... LP Mainstream, 1968. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the stunning late 60 psych rock classics on Mainstream Records – and, like the rest, a set that's a real standout at the time – and one of the few musical statements by a group who never got picked up and pushed more heavily by another label! Yet that quality is what makes the ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bohemian Vendetta (Japanese paper sleeeve edition) ... CD 18.99(Original stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, spot of marker, light edge wear.)
Mainstream/Big Pink (South Korea), 1968. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
One of the stunning late 60 psych rock classics on Mainstream Records – and, like the rest, a set that's a real standout at the time – and one of the few musical statements by a group who never got picked up and pushed more heavily by another label! Yet that quality is what makes the ... (Rock) read more CD
Charles Brown —
Ballads My Way ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really wonderful set from the great Charles Brown – known to most as a blue singer, and a sophisticated one at that – but also an artist with a fair bit of jazz in his style, which is unlocked nicely on this 60s session for Mainstream Records! Arrangements are by Don Sebesky, and ... (Soul) read more CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Joe Cain —
Latin Au Go Go (aka Latin Explosion) ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Hadley Caliman —
Hadley Caliman ... CD Mainstream/Boplicity (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $5.99 14.99
One of the coolest, hippest albums ever from reedman Hadley Caliman – cut at a time when Caliman was playing on a lot of other west coast sessions – both jazz and soul – and a record that definitely pushes his new ideas to the forefront! Hadley is always great, no matter what the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Now out of print!)
Hadley Caliman —
Iapetus ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic statement of soul from reedman Hadley Caliman – a player who gave us a handful of really amazing albums in the 70s! This set is definitely one of those gems – as it's got this flowing mix of spiritual currents that's really powerful – maybe more of a west coast take ... (Jazz) read more CD
Capes & Masks (Shorty Rogers) —
Comic Book Heroes ... LP Mainstream, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic stuff! The Capes & Masks are actually a crack studio team led by Shorty Rogers and Irving Joseph, and on this LP they lay down some of the most dynamic, crazy instrumental work we've heard in a long time! The theme is Super Hero madness, and the music is very camp, but also very ... (Now Sound) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alice Clark —
Alice Clark ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
There weren't many vocal albums on the Mainstream label during the early 70s, and this rare soul side is a real overlooked gem! Alice Clark has a rich soulful voice, with a style that sounds a bit like Esther Marrow, mixed with some of the lead vocalists in Voices Of East Harlem – a really ... (Soul) read more CD
Dottie Clark —
I'm Lost ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really wonderful jazz vocal set, and one that's a bit more upbeat than you might guess from the somewhat heartbreaking image of Dottie Clark on the cover! Clark's one of those 60s singers who manages to have a nicely sprightly swing in her style – a quality that's emphasized wonderfully ... (Vocalists) read more CD
December's Children —
December's Children ... LP Mainstream, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the headier groups in the Mainstream Records psychedelic scene of the late 60s – and that's saying a lot, considering the company the act were keeping on the label! December's Children features both a male and female vocalist, each of whom sing a bit solo, but also come together in ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
December's Children —
December's Children (pink vinyl pressing) ... LP Mainstream/Sundazed, Late 1960s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the headier groups in the Mainstream Records psychedelic scene of the late 60s – and that's saying a lot, considering the company the act were keeping on the label! December's Children features both a male and female vocalist, each of whom sing a bit solo, but also come together in ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ellie Pop —
Ellie Pop (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP Mainstream/Sundazed, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the tightest, grooviest albums on the short-lived rock years of the mostly-jazz Mainstream Records label – a treasure trove of tuneful tracks that spin out like some of the best late 60s work by The Zombies or The Left Banke! There's a starkness to the tunes that recalls some of the ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Evangelisti/Time, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Overlooked 70s brilliance from trumpeter Art Farmer – a set that has him blowing flugelhorn solos over larger orchestrations – all with a wonderfully soulful vibe! The record's got some large group backing recorded in Austria – and the overall feel is similar to some of the " ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Farmer —
Homecoming ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of Art Farmer's hippest albums of the 70s – thanks to some incredible work from the rhythm section! The tracks here are all quite skittish and grooving – not really funky, but flowing with a wonderful sort of energy – and bouncing along on the bottom with more drive than you ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Farmer —
Homecoming ... LP Mainstream, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of Art Farmer's hippest albums of the 70s – thanks to some incredible work from the rhythm section! The tracks here are all quite skittish and grooving – not really funky, but flowing with a wonderful sort of energy – and bouncing along on the bottom with more drive than you ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Maynard Ferguson —
Color Him Wild ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A tight little set that's never too wild – given the sharpness that trumpeter Maynard Ferguson can bring to the way he arranges a group! The album's one from a lost point between the two bigger recording moments of Ferguson's career, and has a sound that steps off nicely from his Roulette ... (Jazz) read more CD
Frank Foster —
Loud Minority ... LP Mainstream, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the most amazing albums ever from Frank Foster – a totally righteous set that's light years ahead of his earlier work with the Basie Band! The format here is right up there with the best on Strata East at the time – a large-group session that's filled with some of the hippest ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has some light wear, and a distribution sticker in one corner – but this is a great copy overall!)
Curtis Fuller —
Smokin ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Curtis Fuller is definitely smoking here – finding a way to fit his soulful trombone style to a sweet electric groove for the 70s – all at a level that makes the album one of his best from the decade! The drums are great – handled by Billy Higgins throughout, in a way that can be ... (Jazz) read more CD
Hal Galper —
Guerilla Band ... LP Mainstream, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Electric piano genius from Hal Galper – one of his best non-acoustic albums ever, and a set that's filled with moody colors and changes! The album's a fair bit more dynamic than some of Galper's other albums from the 70s – with horns from the Brecker Brothers, guitar from Bob Mann, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hal Galper —
Inner Journey ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Georges Garvarentz —
That Man In Istanbul ... LP Mainstream, 1966. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Groovy soundtrack for this 60's international intrique film starring a young Horst Bucholz. Georges Garvarentz wrote and directed the music, with the sort of flair that he brings to the best of projects like these. The stuff's not as funky as his 70's stuff, but it's got a lot of nice moments, ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed mono pressing!)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy Gillespie & The Mitchell Ruff Duo ... CD Mainstream, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wild – but pretty darn wonderful stuff! Dizzy's recording here in one of his sparest settings ever – blowing trumpet with accompaniment from the duo of Willie Ruff, bass and French horn, and Dwike Mitchell, piano – working in a mode that's really cool, really stripped down, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy Gillespie & The Mitchell Ruff Duo – In Concert ... LP Mainstream, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Wild – but pretty darn wonderful stuff! Dizzy's recording here in one of his sparest settings ever – blowing trumpet with accompaniment from the duo of Willie Ruff, bass and French horn, and Dwike Mitchell, piano – working in a mode that's really cool, really stripped down, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jerry Goldsmith —
Trouble With Angels ... LP Mainstream, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A pretty straight soundtrack – for a pretty weird little movie, one that was a late directorial effort by Ida Lupino, and which starred Hayley Mills as a bad girl in a nunnery, and Rosalind Russell as one of the nuns! Most of the tunes on the set are fairly orchestral, but the title track ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ellerine Harding —
Ellerine ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Breathy, beautiful soul from Ellerine Harding – a lesser-known 70s singer, but one who managed to cut this great album for the Mainstream label! Like some of the other soul on Mainstream, the approach here is inflected with a bit of jazz – arrangements scored by Wade Marcus, and ... (Soul) read more CD
Mainstream/We Want Sounds (UK), Early 1970s. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99 About February 28, 2025
Drummer Roy Haynes works here with an ensemble that's definitely as hip as the title promises – a really righteous group that makes the album one of Roy's most spiritual records ever! Haynes was always a drummer who was really a cut above, even back at the start – but here, he really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Haynes —
Roy Haynes Hip Ensemble ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Drummer Roy Haynes works here with an ensemble that's definitely as hip as the title promises – a really righteous group that makes the album one of Roy's most spiritual records ever! Haynes was always a drummer who was really a cut above, even back at the start – but here, he really ... (Jazz) read more CD
Roy Haynes —
Roy Haynes Hip Ensemble ... CD Mainstream/Boplicity (UK), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Drummer Roy Haynes works here with an ensemble that's definitely as hip as the title promises – a really righteous group that makes the album one of Roy's most spiritual records ever! Haynes was always a drummer who was really a cut above, even back at the start – but here, he really ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Now out of print!)
Roy Haynes —
Senyah ... LP Mainstream, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A real standout in the career of drummer Roy Haynes – and a sweet set of spiritual jazz from the 70s, unlike most other albums that Haynes ever cut! The lineup here is totally great – with George Adams on tenor, Marvin Peterson on trumpet, and Roland Prince on guitar – and the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has wear, aging, a cut corner, and a sticker remnant.)
Roy Haynes —
Senyah ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A real standout in the career of drummer Roy Haynes – and a sweet set of spiritual jazz from the 70s, unlike most other albums that Haynes ever cut! The lineup here is totally great – with George Adams on tenor, Marvin Peterson on trumpet, and Roland Prince on guitar – and the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. Used ... $6.99
One of the few albums ever cut by reedman Dave Hubbard – a player who's probably best known for his soaring work with Lonnie Liston Smith in the 70s – but who steps out here with a very fresh voice of his own! At some level, the album's an update of the soul jazz style that Prestige ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed, includes obi.)
Dave Hubbard —
Dave Hubbard ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums ever cut by reedman Dave Hubbard – a player who's probably best known for his soaring work with Lonnie Liston Smith in the 70s – but who steps out here with a very fresh voice of his own! At some level, the album's an update of the soul jazz style that Prestige ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Dave Hubbard ... CD 6.99
Paul Jeffrey —
Family ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the bolder records from tenor saxophonist Paul Jeffrey – a player from the east coast scene who recorded most strongly for Mainstream records in the early 70s! The group on this album is relatively large – directed by Ernie Wilkins, but with modes that are a lot looser and more ... (Jazz) read more CD
Paul Jeffrey —
Paul Jeffrey ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A full, funky set from tenorist Paul Jeffrey – a set that has the lesser-known player backed by a large group of west coast all-stars – including Blue Mitchell on trumpet, David T Walker on guitar, and Joe Sample on keyboards! There's a tighter sound here than on some of Jeffrey's ... (Jazz) read more CD
Paul Jeffrey —
Watershed ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An unusual sort of setting for tenor saxophonist Paul Jeffrey – an overlooked player from the east coast scene of the early 70s, and one who only cut a handful of records at the time! The date features Jack Wilkins on guitar, playing with these bright chromatic hues next to Jeffrey's sharper ... (Jazz) read more CD
Paul Jeffrey —
Watershed ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
An unusual sort of setting for tenor saxophonist Paul Jeffrey – an overlooked player from the east coast scene of the early 70s, and one who only cut a handful of records at the time! The date features Jack Wilkins on guitar, playing with these bright chromatic hues next to Jeffrey's sharper ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jelly Bean Bandits —
Jelly Bean Bandits (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP Mainstream/Sundazed, Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An incredible treasure from the late 60s underground – the one and only album from the Jelly Bean Bandits, a group who really should have been huge! These guys are hardly the sweeter pop act you might expect from their name – and instead, they've got a rock-solid sound that's very ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A wonderful soundtrack from the great Quincy Jones – one that's maybe not as well-known as his albums for Mercury at the time, but which is maybe even groovier! There's loads of great elements going on in the music – a bit of whistling from Toots Thielemans at times, some wordless ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, some stains along the opening, minor blemishes, and an ink stamp in back.)
Quincy Jones —
Walk, Don't Run – Original Sound Track Recording (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mainstream, Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful soundtrack from the great Quincy Jones – one that's maybe not as well-known as his albums for Mercury at the time, but which is maybe even groovier! There's loads of great elements going on in the music – a bit of whistling from Toots Thielemans at times, some wordless ... (Soundtracks) read more CD
Also available Walk, Don't Run – Original Sound Track Recording ... LP 14.99
Milko Kelemen/Time, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A haunting album of shorter chamber works by some lesser known avant garde composers of the 60s. The works are all played by the Hamburger Kammersolisten, with direction by Francis Travis – and instrumentation that includes flute, oboe, violin, cello, and piano. The range of composers is ... (Out Sound) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Morgana King —
Cuore Di Mama ... LP Mainstream, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
One of the more obscure 60s albums cut by jazz vocalist Irene Kral – and a great little record that shows her to be more of a singer than we expected! Some of the tunes on the set have the straight vocals with band feel of Irene's other albums, but a few more go for a groovier sort of 60s ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Charles Kynard —
Charles Kynard ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great album from organist Charles Kynard – one of his best that wasn't issued on Prestige! This is one of the funky jazz LPs on Mainstream that really hits a nice groove, with Bob Shad's crisp production dovetailing with Kynard's jazz funk sensibilities just right – not too slick or ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charles Kynard —
Woga ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sweet organ lines, heavy drums, and a great little groove throughout – a tight batch of groovers from the mighty Charles Kynard! The keyboardist is in fine 70s form here – stepping away from the sparer sound of his albums for Prestige with a fuller style for Mainstream Records – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Land —
Choma (Burn) ... CD Mainstream/Boplicity (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the hippest albums ever from the team of Harold Land and Bobby Hutcherson – and a set that's even more open than some of their other records on Blue Note or Chess! This set's a bit more electric than some of the other records from the pair – with these drawn-out Fender Rhodes ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Land —
Choma (Burn) ... LP Mainstream/We Want Sounds (UK), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the hippest albums ever from the team of Harold Land and Bobby Hutcherson – and a set that's even more open than some of their other records on Blue Note or Chess! This set's a bit more electric than some of the other records from the pair – with these drawn-out Fender Rhodes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harold Land —
Damisi ... LP Mainstream/We Want Sounds (UK), 1972. New Copy Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Harold Land at his most spiritual – recording solo after a set of great albums with Bobby Hutcherson as a partner – but still very much in the same sort of unbridled energy! The tracks are soaring and open – and have Land's tenor really sounding nice and raw – amidst a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harold Land —
New Shade Of Blue ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
An overlooked chapter in the Harold Land/Bobby Hutcherson partnership that recorded more famously for Blue Note – a date that's issued here under the tenorist's own name, but which also features equal contributions from Hutcherson on vibes! Tracks have that long, modal quality that has the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Land —
New Shade Of Blue ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked chapter in the Harold Land/Bobby Hutcherson partnership that recorded more famously for Blue Note – a date that's issued here under the tenorist's own name, but which also features equal contributions from Hutcherson on vibes! Tracks have that long, modal quality that has the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mike Longo —
Awakening ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. Used ... $18.99
Killer electric piano work from the mighty Mike Longo – recorded at a time when he was definitely at the height of his powers! The album sports a rare Mainstream Records appearance from James Moody – who was a frequent partner of Longos on sessions at the time – particularly on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2017 Japanese pressing.)
Mike Longo —
Awakening ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer electric piano work from the mighty Mike Longo – recorded at a time when he was definitely at the height of his powers! The album sports a rare Mainstream Records appearance from James Moody – who was a frequent partner of Longos on sessions at the time – particularly on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Awakening ... CD 18.99
Mike Longo —
Matrix ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer set from pianist Mike Longo – one of those albums that always make us think that the 70s may well be Longo's best decade on record! Mike plays all acoustic piano here, but with a style that also shows a strong knowledge of Fender Rhodes – an instrument he used a lot at the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gene Ludwig —
Organ Out Loud ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet Hammond groover from the 60s – and one that's been sadly overlooked as the years go on! Don't pass this one by, though, as the young Gene Ludwig is a hell of a talent – a cooker on the keys, with a strong sound that was brewed up in the clubs of Pittsburgh and Ohio – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed, includes obi.)
Johnny Mandel —
Harper ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A hell of a soundtrack from the great Johnny Mandel – maybe his jazziest work of the 60s, and perfectly scored for this groovy cop film that stars Paul Newman as the 45-wielding title character! The vibe here is almost more 60s Quincy Jones than anything else – with sublime ... (Soundtracks) read more CD
Shelly Manne —
Mannekind ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album – unlike anything else that Shelly Manne recorded! The record features Shelly getting all dope and mellow, sliding around on the kit in a kickback set of complex drum fills and percussion effects – with lots of unusual rhythms you never would have heard on his ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charles McPherson —
Charles McPherson ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Charles McPherson in the 70s – really hitting a great groove for the new decade – and finding a way to set himself apart from the style of his earlier work! McPherson first rose as a sharp bopper, with an alto style that was in a Charlie Parker mode – but by the end of the 60s, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charles McPherson —
Siku Ya Bibi – Day Of The Lady ... CD Mainstream, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most distinct early dates from reedman Charles McPherson – a unique "with strings" session recorded as a tribute to Billie Holiday – and with a style that shows off sides of McPherson's playing that wouldn't show up on other records for years to come! The album's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Early 90s UK pressing.)
Charles McPherson —
Today's Man ... LP Mainstream, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great document of the more soulful shift made by Charles McPherson in the 70s – and an album that features his moody alto work set amidst a slightly larger group – filled with great players that include Chris Woods on flute, Richard Williams and Cecil Bridewater on trumpet, Frank Wess ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carmen McRae —
Alfie ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Dionne Warwick may have made the title track a hit, but the tune stands as a great start for this classic 60s album from Carmen McRae – one of those superb gems from a time when the singer was really finding herself – and hitting this mature territory that gave her what she fully ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Carmen McRae —
Alive (Live At The Village Gate/Mainstream, Mid 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Carmen McRae —
Carmen McRae (Mainstream) ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Mid 1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The cover's got a 70s look, but the material here is from that great mid-60s moment when the talents of Carmen McRae were really coming alive – and producer Bob Shad was on hand to capture all the magic in all of its glory! The Carmen heard here is completely different than the singer of the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Carmen McRae —
Carmen McRae (Mainstream) ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The cover's got a 70s look, but the material here is from that great mid-60s moment when the talents of Carmen McRae were really coming alive – and producer Bob Shad was on hand to capture all the magic in all of its glory! The Carmen heard here is completely different than the singer of the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Great work from Carmen McRae – light and groovy one minute, deeply expressive the other – but all with a sense of balance that few other singers can touch at this point in her career! Carmen's already moved past straight jazz, yet she also avoids the traps of bigger label commercial ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Carmen McRae —
Haven't We Met? ... LP Mainstream, 1964. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Carmen McRae – light and groovy one minute, deeply expressive the other – but all with a sense of balance that few other singers can touch at this point in her career! Carmen's already moved past straight jazz, yet she also avoids the traps of bigger label commercial ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Haven't We Met? ... CD 11.99
Carmen McRae —
In Person – San Francisco (aka Carmen McRae Live At Sugar Hill – San Francisco) ... LP Mainstream, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful set by Carmen McCrae – captured at San Francisco's Sugar Hill in 1962 – backed by a tight trio! Carmen is in sweet form here, very loose and and wise, and the group knows just how to fill out the sound. She scats loosely on the opening "Sunday", nearly hits a ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream, 1962. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $2.99
Mainstream repackaging of a wonderful set by Carmen McCrae – captured at San Francisco's Sugar Hill in 1962 – backed by a tight trio! Carmen is in sweet form here, very loose and and wise, and the group knows just how to fill out the sound. She scats loosely on the opening "Sunday ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and small blemish spots.)
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
About as strong an example of the genius of Carmen McRae as you could ever hope to find – a live album that displays Carmen's impeccable phrasing in a very stripped-down setting – and one that also swings with a fair degree of sophisticated soul as well! Back in the 50s, Carmen paved ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Carmen McRae —
Live & Doin' It ... LP Mainstream, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
About as strong an example of the genius of Carmen McRae as you could ever hope to find – a live album that displays Carmen's impeccable phrasing in a very stripped-down setting – and one that also swings with a fair degree of sophisticated soul as well! Back in the 50s, Carmen paved ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live & Doin' It ... CD 11.99
Carmen McRae —
Second To None ... LP Mainstream, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Carmen McRae's best records of the 60s – an album done with beautiful arrangements from Peter Matz, who's probably best known for his work with Barbara Streisand at the time – and who really helps McRae take her music to the next level! Carmen was already one of the most ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Carmen McRae —
Ultimate Carmen McRae ... CD Mainstream, Mid 60s-Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Carmen McRae —
Woman Talk – Live At The Village Gate ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A rock-solid swinger from the great Carmen McRae – working here in a live setting with a very cool combo! The group's more than just a trio – although it is grounded by excellent piano work from Norman Simmons – and the record features nice use of flute from Ray Bernstein, guitar ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
A really fantastic album from singer Helen Merrill – and quite an obscure one as well! The set was recorded after Helen's initial burst to fame on the Mercury label in the 50s – and has her taking on a more laidback, more open-minded approach here in a very hip setting that includes a ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Artistry Of Helen Merrill ... LP 46.99
Helen Merrill —
Artistry Of Helen Merrill ... LP Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $46.99 54.99
A really fantastic album from singer Helen Merrill – and quite an obscure one as well! The set was recorded after Helen's initial burst to fame on the Mercury label in the 50s – and has her taking on a more laidback, more open-minded approach here in a very hip setting that includes a ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Artistry Of Helen Merrill ... CD 11.99
Barry Miles —
Scatbird ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Killer keyboards from the amazing Barry Miles – one of the lesser-known talents of the 70s jazz funk generation, but a heck of a great little player – especially on this album! The set has Barry playing both acoustic and electric keys – sometimes in a soaring, full-on mode that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Barry Miles —
White Heat ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from keyboardist Barry Miles – and one of the most compelling early 70s sides on the Mainstream Records label! Barry's got a way of really making his keys sing out nicely – playing both acoustic and electric piano with plenty of warm tones and gently flowing modes ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Mitchell —
Blue Mitchell ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A key 70s album from Blue Mitchell – and a set that's perfectly balanced between the lyricism of his mid 60s sides for Blue Note, and the electric funk of later years! The tracks are long, and have a really great vibe – plenty of room for Mitchell's sweet trumpet in the lead, with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Mitchell —
Blue's Blues ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), Early 1970s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sweet soulful work from trumpeter Blue Mitchell – a set that has him working with a slightly large group of players, but in a style that's always very much in the groove! There's a nice electric undercurrent to the record throughout – sometimes in the instrumentation from other players ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
No tango here – just a great batch of hard, funky, trumpet-heavy groovers – all in the best early 70s Blue Mitchell mode! The album's easily one of Blue's best from the time – and although the tracks are a bit short, they're put together in a way that dovetails nicely with his ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Mitchell —
Last Tango = Blues ... LP Mainstream, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
No tango here – just a great batch of hard, funky, trumpet-heavy groovers – all in the best early 70s Blue Mitchell mode! The album's easily one of Blue's best from the time – and although the tracks are a bit short, they're put together in a way that dovetails nicely with his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and bent corners.)
Blue Mitchell —
Many Shades Of Blue ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sweet electric 70s funk from Blue Mitchell – blowing here in some of the hippest arrangements of his career! Blue's trumpet alone is always pretty darn great, but for this album he's working with arranger Dave Matthews – who gives the tunes fierce groove that mixes vamping guitars with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Blue Mitchell —
Vital Blue ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure Blue Mitchell albums of the 70s – and one of the most far-reaching too! The set's still got an electric current, like his other work on the Mainstream label at the time – but there's also less funk at the core, and more of a spiritual jazz vibe – a quality ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2017 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi. Shrink is intact but has a small hole and a sticker remnant.)
Blue Mitchell —
Vital Blue ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure Blue Mitchell albums of the 70s – and one of the most far-reaching too! The set's still got an electric current, like his other work on the Mainstream label at the time – but there's also less funk at the core, and more of a spiritual jazz vibe – a quality ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $15.99 18.99
A very cool album for fans of the jazz funk sound of Mainstream Records in the early 70s – as the package includes tracks by some of its grooviest players, but which we don't think were issued on their other albums for the label! There's plenty of funky numbers – that groove that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Nucleus —
Nucleus (white vinyl pressing) ... LP Mainstream/Sundazed, Late 1960s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Don't confuse these guys with the British group of the same name, because this Nucleus is a Canadian rock group with a very heavy sound – a heady brew of fuzz guitar and freaky organ, all recorded with a nice raw edge! The group's one of the fiercest of the late 60s psych scene on Mainstream ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ted Nugent —
Ted Nugent & The Amboy Dukes ... LP Mainstream, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Orient Express —
Orient Express (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP Mainstream/Sundazed, Late 1960s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the hippest groups of the 60s to blend Eastern influences and Western rock music – a nicely lean trio that comes across with results that are even cooler than some of their contemporaries! Part of the record's strength is its leanness – as other instrumentation might have gotten ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phoenix Authority (Ernie Wilkins) —
Blood Sweat & Brass ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), Late 1960s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very groovy record, hiding under a slightly obscure name – but one that's overflowing with all-star talent throughout! The great Ernie Wilkins heads up the whole thing – and his approach here is way groovier, way funkier than just about any other record he worked on – which is ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), Mid 1960s. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Jimmy Raney —
Two Jims & Zoot ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from guitarist Jimmy Raney – easily one of his standout sets of the 60s, and a record that features some great second guitar from Jim Hall! The pairing of guitars makes for a really unique sort of sound – one that's more languidly flowing than some of Raney's previous ... (Jazz) read more CD
