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MPS (Germany), 1971. Used ... $9.99
Beautiful sounds from pianist Monty Alexander – and a record that really has him finding his own groove! Monty had recorded often in the 60s, and usually mixed his Caribbean roots with a bit of American soul jazz – but it really took the MPS label to help him find a spot to set himself ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Case has some lightwear.)
MPS, 1976. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A stone classic from pianist Monty Alexander – a live date recorded for MPS in the mid 70s, and a set with even more fire than his studio sides for the label! The sound here is quite freewheeling at times – not funky, but in a very romping, gutbuckety mode that marks Alexander as a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Dutch pressing.)
MPS (Germany), 1980. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A later record by drummer Charly Antolini, and still a very tasty bit of MPS jazz – with a mix of styles that recalls his classic albums for the label, and a list of players that includes Dieter Reith on keyboards, Heinz Von Hermann on saxes, and Lee Harper on trumpet! There's a great Latin-y ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
MPS (Germany), 1975. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Recorded live at the Donaueschingen Festival with the Kollktief, featuring Bob Driessen, Maarten van Norden, Ronald Snijders, Boy Raaymakers, Jan Wolff, Willem van Manen, Bernard Hunneking, Leo Cuypers, Arjen Gorter, and Rob Verdurmen. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear and bent corners.)
Don Cherry —
Eternal Rhythm ... LP MPS, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Don Cherry's most hypnotic albums ever – a full album-length performance that features one of his first experiments with mixing jazz and global elements! The set was captured at the 1968 Berlin Jazz Festival – and mixes Cherry's amazing work on cornet, flute, and a myriad of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MPS, 1969. Near Mint- ... $11.99
An excellent Clarke Boland Big Band LP – very much in the spirit of the group's best work of the era – one that uses the blues of the title merely as springboard for their ebullient big band groove! The album featuring a stellar array of soloists, including Tony Coe on clarinet, Sahib ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great UK MPS pressing – red label and glossy cover!)
MPS/Rearward (Italy), 1969. New Copy ... $12.99
A large group in a small club – the legendary Clarke Boland Big Band, playing at the home turf of one of their key members – tenorist Ronnie Scott! The set features a very legendary performance by the ensemble – a crack lineup that's easily one of the best ever sported by the ... (Jazz) read more CD
MPS, 1980. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Spare duet work – Anthony Davis on piano and Jay Hoggard on vibes! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing on PAUSA.)
MPS, 1974. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Killer keyboards from the legendary George Duke – and one of his most righteous albums for the MPS label! The album's a spectacular set that showcases both sides of Duke's genius at the time – his spacey, soulful approach to a laidback tune – and his more jamming styles on the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Dutch pressing.)
MPS, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Bill Evans —
Some Other Time – The Lost Session From The Black Forest (2LP 180 gram pressing) (2020 Record Store Day Release) ... LP MPS/Resonance, 1968. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Never-heard studio work from the great Bill Evans – not another one of those many (and great) live performances from overseas – but a well-conceived, beautifully recorded set of tracks that were done for MPS Records in their famous studios in the Black Forest! The group here is Evans ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered edition!)
MPS (Germany), 1971. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A rare early 70s session from pianist Red Garland – one of his first in many years after a strong 50s run for Prestige! The record shows Red losing none of his warmth and grace on the keys – and he's set up in a great trio with Sam Jones on bass and Roy Brooks on drums – both ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original German pressing.)
Dexter Gordon & Slide Hampton —
Day In Copenhagen (MPS) ... LP MPS, 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A tremendous European meeting of tenorist Dexter Gordon and trombonist Slide Hampton – brought together in this impeccable sextet session for MPS – a real standout in the label's straight jazz catalog over the years! By the time of the set, Gordon had been working heavily in Europe, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s PA USA pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with a cutout hole.)
Dexter Gordon & Slide Hampton —
Day In Copenhagen (Prestige) ... LP MPS/Prestige, 1970. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A tremendous European meeting of tenorist Dexter Gordon and trombonist Slide Hampton – brought together in this impeccable sextet session for MPS – a real standout in the label's straight jazz catalog over the years! By the time of the set, Gordon had been working heavily in Europe, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
MPS, 1972. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With Marc Hemmeler on piano, Eberhard Weber on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Hampton Hawes —
Hampton Hawes In Europe 1967 (aka Hamp's Piano) ... LP MPS/Prestige, 1967. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A Prestige pressing of this rare German MPS session by Hampton Hawes – recorded in trio format with backing by two of Europe's best rhythm players, bassist Eberhard Weber and drummer Klaus Weiss – and in a groove that's really wonderful! There's a great tone to the record that's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Back cover has a bit of light aging.)
Hank Jones —
Have You Met This Jones? ... LP MPS (Germany), 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Hank Jones at the height of his powers – working in an unusual trio with the great Isla Eckinger on bass – a well-rounded, soulfully-toned player who really helps make some magic on the set! Hank's talents are well-known, and very much in their best form here – but the slightly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Verve/MPS, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
MPS, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Features versions of "Dolphin Dance", "Wiggle Waggle", "Eye Of The Hurricane", and "One Finger Snap". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(PA USA pressing.)
MPS (Japan), 1967. Used ... $18.99
A fantastic set from vocalist Mark Murphy – easily one of his greatest albums ever! The session was recorded for the MPS label in Germany during the late 60s – at a time when Murphy was recording some excellent work overseas – and the album features backings by a small combo ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
MPS (Japan), 1968. Used ... $14.99
The first of a series of great "private" recordings that Oscar Peterson did for the MPS label in the late 60s – sessions done at the home of label owner Hans Georg Brunner Schwer, in a laidback and easygoing style that's different than some of his American work of the time! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi!)
Oscar Peterson —
Exclusively For My Friends Vol 6 – Travelin' On ... LP MPS (Germany), 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great late 60s work from Oscar Peterson – a player who's definitely Travelin On here, thanks to a great approach to production, and a trio that features Sam Jones on bass and Bob Durham on drums! These MPS sessions are essentially identifiable for the relaxed, soulful warmth that came so ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s US pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, cut corner, bumped corner, a light mark from sticker removal, and an index label on the spine.)
Oscar Peterson —
Great Oscar Peterson On Prestige! (aka Exclusively For My Friends Vol 3 – Way I Really Play) ... LP Prestige/MPS, 1968. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A well-titled set – in that it's got Oscar's piano in a fairly loose, soulfully relaxed setting with Sam Jones on bass and Bob Durham on drums. The album was recorded by MPS wizard Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer in his own home – and it's an excellent example of the label's scene at its ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole in the top right.)
Oscar Peterson —
Soul-O! (aka Exclusively For My Friends Vol 4 – My Favorite Instrument) ... LP Prestige/MPS, 1968. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The fourth in the MPS reissue series of long unreleased late 60s recordings from the home of producer/engineer Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer finds Oscar Peterson in a glorious solo piano mode! All of the recordings in the series were from very relaxed, loose sessions that were some of Peterson's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue circle logo label stereo pressing. This copy was sealed, but opened to determine pressing, and remains unplayed. Cover has a cutout hole.)
MPS (Germany), 1969. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A solo sparkler from Oscar Peterson – recorded in a flurry of excellent late 60s recordings for MPS, and done in a warmly rhythmic mode that puts Peterson's solo work right up there in the ranks of Tatum and Garner! The production on the album is immaculate – done with a depth that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s US pressing. Cover has light wear and an index label and clear tape on the spine.)
Dave Pike Set —
Masterpieces ... CD MPS/Motor (Germany), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent stuff! The great folks at Motor Music put together this stellar set of tracks from the great vibist Dave Pike, featuring 13 cuts from his totally hard to find MPS recordings of the late 60's and early 70's. If you don't know this stuff, it's wacky, nutty, and very very funky. Dave's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
MPS/BASF, 1972. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Funky electric magic from the mighty Dave Pike Set – the ultra-cool combo the American vibist worked with while recording for German label MPS! First up is Live At The Philharmonie – a legendary MPS session from vibist Dave Pike – a set that mixes his funkier styles with some ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, unglued top seam, and small stains on back.)
MPS, 1976. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A surprisingly great set from violinist Zbigniew Siefert – a player who uses his instrument in ways that are a bit different than some of his European contemporaries! There's less of a tendency to jam on this set – yet Seifert still plays with a nice sense of boldness, really feeling ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PAUSA. Cover has a cutout hole.)
MPS, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of the greatest albums ever recorded by this hip vocal ensemble – set to arrangements by leader Gene Puerling, and some very swinging instrumental backings by Rob McConnell! The album's got a freer, more grooving feel than some of the group's other work – with some beautiful songs ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US Polygram pressing. Cover has an index label with clear tape on the spine.)
Singers Unlimited —
Special Blend ... LP MPS (Germany), 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
MPS, 1973. Near Mint- ... $1.99
One of the coolest albums ever cut by the Singers Unlimited – thanks to great instrumentation from the mighty Art Van Damme! Art plays accordion – in a way that works perfectly with the banks of sound and sweetness we love from the group – an instrument whose own breathy tones ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
MPS, 1976. Near Mint- ... $28.99
A fantastic tribute to the great Polish soundtrack composer Krzysztof Komeda – recorded in 1972 for MPS records by a group of Eastern European modernists that were among some of his closest associates! Players include the great trumpeter Tomasz Stanko, who also plays piano on the set; ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Ben Webster & Don Byas —
Ben Webster Meets Don Byas ... CD MPS (Germany), 1968. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A rare meeting of these two American giants of the tenor sax – brought together at the end of the 60s in Europe, both recording late in their careers, but with a laidback and open approach that's really wonderful! The format here is quite loose – a bit like some of the late hours, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
MPS (Germany), 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
A seminal bit of 60s modern from MPS – a tremendous session that features equally strong contributions from the three players named in the title – Attila Zoller on guitar, Lee Konitz on alto sax, and Albert Mangelsdorff on trombone! All players are at the height of their modern powers ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing on Crystal Jazz. Cover has some edge wear.)
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