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Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1974. New Copy (pic cover)... About June 15, 2021
MPS, 1974. Very Good+ ... $18.99
One of those wonderful Monty Alexander albums from the 70s – recorded for the MPS label, and with a very different vibe than some of his later albums in the US! There's a warmth, flow, and soul here that comes through instantly – a way of fitting the piano right in with the rhythms, so ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s US pressing. Cover has some light wear on the top seam, but this is a nice copy overall.)
Monty Alexander —
We've Only Just Begun ... LP MPS, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mellow warmth from the great Monty Alexander – one of his best for MPS, and a trio set cut with Senator Eugene Wright on bass and Bobby Durham on drums! The roundness of Wright's bass makes the best cuts on the album even better – as he rolls around with a subtle sense of soul that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing – in nice shape!)
MPS (Germany), 1979. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A very cool project from Karl Berger – a set that features two different groups, both hip – one with Don Cherry on pocket trumpet, Tom Cora on cello, George Lewis on trombone, and Leroy Jenkins on violin – the other with Oliver Lake and Don Davis on alto and flute, Lee Konitz on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Don Byas/Prestige/MPS, 1969. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing from the late 60s. Cover has a cutout hole in one corner.)
Saba/MPS (Japan), 1965. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
The pianist's hip take on the music of Chopin – played by his groovy trio with Peter Witte on bass and Charly Antolini on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, in a heavy gatefold cover – with "MPS Jazz & Bossa Nova Series" sticker on the front.)
Eugen Cicero —
Rokoko-Jazz ... LP MPS (Germany), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... About July 30, 2021
One of the greatest jazz-meets-classical albums from pianist Eugen Cicero – thanks to a good amount of Rokoko in the grooves! The more flowery, flourishing style of the Rokoko era proves to be a perfect foil for Cicero's incredible approach to the keys – one that lets him bring even ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Complete Live Recordings At Ronnie Scott's – Volcano/
MPS/Rearward (Italy), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Latin Kaleidoscope ... LP MPS (Germany), 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever by this hip jazz ensemble – and one of their most unique! The record has the band grooving hard through two incredible suites of Latin music – Gary McFarland's "Latin Kaleidoscope" and Francy Boland's "Cuban Fever" – each of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Japanese pressing from 2008, with obi and insert.)
MPS/Rearward (Italy), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful reissue – very heavy, almost Japanese-style – with a bonus booklet about Gigi Campi!)
MPS/Rearward (Italy), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful reissue – very heavy, almost Japanese-style – with a bonus booklet about Gigi Campi!)
MPS, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
They got the title right on this one – because with Johnny Griffin, Sahib Shihab, Karl Drewo, and Eddie Lockjaw Davis as main soloists on the record, the sax never ends! The album's easily one of the most hard-burning 60s sessions from the legendary Clarke-Boland Big Band – and has ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage Japanese pressing, with heavy gatefold cover and obi!)
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1969. New Copy (pic cover)... About July 15, 2021
MPS, 1980. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Spare duet work – Anthony Davis on piano and Jay Hoggard on vibes! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing on PAUSA. Cover has a cut corner, some edge wear, and a light sticker spot.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis/MPS, 1970. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A smoking twin-tenor session for MPS – one that reunites the mighty talents of Johnny Griffin and Eddie Lockjaw Davis! The album was done as an offshoot of both players' work for the Clarke Boland Big Band at the time – and the set was not only produced by CBBB impresario Gigi Campi, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s PAUSA pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), New Copy (pic cover)... About July 15, 2021
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), New Copy (pic cover)... About July 15, 2021
MPS, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... About June 25, 2021
The aura here is spreading wide – as George Duke really grows his sound strongly from the early years, and takes hold of a whole host of cosmic influences! The record's one of Duke's biggest for MPS – a beautiful balance between jazzy fusion and spacey soul – served up with help ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MPS (Germany), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... About June 25, 2021
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
George Duke —
Feel ... LP MPS/BASF, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sweet keyboards and lots of funky grooves – one of the best of George Duke's seminal albums for MPS – and a record that captures him at a key middle point in his growth! The sound here is tighter than the trippier records of before, but also never too smooth or commercial – still ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has some light wear, but this is a nice copy!)
MPS/BASF, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 29.99 About July 9, 2021
Sweet keyboards and lots of funky grooves – one of the best of George Duke's seminal albums for MPS – and a record that captures him at a key middle point in his growth! The sound here is tighter than the trippier records of before, but also never too smooth or commercial – still ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
This title is scheduled for release about Friday, July 9.
George Duke —
Inner Source (180 gram pressing) ... LP MPS (Germany), 1971. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 36.99 About July 30, 2021
A fantastic set that features the best recordings ever done by George Duke for MPS! The set's a 2LP package that compiles the sessions Solus and The Inner Source – both of which feature Duke in his purest form, at the height of his spacey keyboard powers, in settings that are neither too ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
This title is scheduled for release about Friday, July 30.
George Duke —
Liberated Fantasies (180 gram pressing) ... LP MPS (Germany), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 29.98 About July 30, 2021
Solid soul from the amazing George Duke – a record with a fair bit more focus than some of his previous efforts for MPS, but still done with a free and righteous vibe overall! The album's one of the last before Duke moved into smoother soul territory for his US albums of the late 70s – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
This title is scheduled for release about Friday, July 30.
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1971. New Copy (pic cover)... About June 15, 2021
Don Ellis —
Haiku (US pressing) ... LP MPS, 1974. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest albums ever cut by trumpeter Don Ellis – quite different from any of his American sessions of the time, and done with a really stretched-out, ambitious sort of feel! The record matches Ellis bold trumpet work with some hip arrangements that feature multiple guitars, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s US pressing, sealed – but shrinwrap has opened slightly along the spine. The rest is very tight.)
Bill Evans —
Symbiosis ... LP MPS (Germany), 1974. New Copy ... About August 6, 2021
Fantastic stuff – and one of our favorite lost sessions from the 70s! The album's a completely unique work by pianist Bill Evans album – one that features him playing both electric and acoustic piano over stunning arrangements by Claus Ogerman! The sound is indescribably beautiful, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Maynard Ferguson —
Trumpet Rhapsody ... LP MPS, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The hard wailing trumpet of Maynard Ferguson gets a perfect showcase on this obscure MPS session from the 60s – a record that offers up a nice bridge between his earlier albums on Roulette, and his more famous funk sides for Columbia! The sound here is mostly acoustic, but definitely hard-gro ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s US pressing.)
MPS (Germany), 1969. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Very cool, very groovy, and one of Ella Fitzgerald's hippest albums of the 60s! The set was recorded in San Francisco in the late 60s, but was issued by MPS in Germany as proof that the label always had an ear for bringing something different out of a mainstream artist. And although live, the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing! Cover has a small mark on one side, but is nice overall.)
MPS/Edel (Germany), 1969. New Copy ... On July 9, 2021
Very cool, very groovy, and one of Ella Fitzgerald's hippest albums of the 60s! The set was recorded in San Francisco in the late 60s, but was issued by MPS in Germany as proof that the label always had an ear for bringing something different out of a mainstream artist. And although live, the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Gordon & Slide Hampton —
Day In Copenhagen ... LP MPS (Germany), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... About July 2, 2021
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
MPS, 1975. Used ... $7.99
Stephane Grappelli —
Young Django ... CD MPS (Japan), 1979. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderfully surprising later album from Stephane Grappelli – one that stretches out with a sound that's far more than just the Django tribute you might guess from the title! Grapelli's working here with two guitarists – Philip Catherine and Larry Coryell – in the twin-guitar ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
MPS (Germany), 1970. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Amazing stuff – and one of the hippest records ever cut by pianist Friedrich Gulda! Unlike some of his other more modernist efforts, this one's got a really free swing to it – and it features a spare stripped-down approach that has Gulda's work on piano and "electra piano" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese Teichiku pressing, ULS-3279P)
Joe Henderson —
Mirror Mirror ... LP MPS (Germany), 1980. New Copy ... $21.99 23.99 About August 16, 2021
A great lost session from tenorist Joe Henderson – recorded in 1980 for MPS Records, in a mellower, more easy-going style than some of his electric sides of the 70s! Joe's blowing in a really fluid style – almost like Stan Getz at times, but with a darker, edgier approach – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
This title is scheduled for release about Monday, August 16.
Joe Henderson —
Mirror Mirror ... CD MPS/Edel (Germany), 1980. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great lost session from tenorist Joe Henderson – recorded in 1980 for MPS Records, in a mellower, more easy-going style than some of his electric sides of the 70s! Joe's blowing in a really fluid style – almost like Stan Getz at times, but with a darker, edgier approach – and ... (Jazz) read more CD
MPS, 1979. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A groovy late 70s outing from the Hi Los – done at the same time that group member Gene Puerling was having a great run for MPS with his group The Singers Unlimited! The style here's a bit like the Hi Los of old, but it's also got some of the smoother, sweeter tones that Puerling developed ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Pausa records. Cover has light wear.)
MPS (Germany), 1981. Near Mint- ... $1.99
By the time of this early 80s recording, original Hi-Lo's member Gene Puerling had been crafting sly vocal jazz gems for MPS with the Singers Unlimited – mixing together smooth 70s production and slight electric instrumental touches, to get a sublime sound that took the harmony approach of ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pausa pressing. Cover has some wear at the top seam.)
MPS/Edel (Germany), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... On July 9, 2021
A classic European date from Freddie Hubbard – recorded right around the vintage of his Red Clay years, but with a sound that hearkens back more towards his Blue Note sessions of the mid 60s! There's a nicely angular feel to this set – that bold, modern quality that really set Hubbard ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pedro Iturralde with Paco DeLucia —
Flamenco Jazz ... LP MPS (Germany), 1967. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Really wonderful stuff – and a record that may well be even better than the previous flamenco jazz albums cut by Paco DeLucia and Petro Iturralde in Spain! This set is part of a key late 60s moment when the MPS label was experimenting with a blend of jazz and sounds from around the globe ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with insert.)
Jankowski Singers —
For Night People Only ... LP MPS, 1970. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Moody vocals from the Jankowski Singers – a hip ensemble led by pianist Horst Jankowski, with a floating dreamy sound that's very much in the best MPS easy mode! The tracks on the set are as haunting as the "nightpeople" in the title might imply – harmonic, yet slightly off-ki ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), New Copy (pic cover)... About July 15, 2021
MPS (Germany), 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $44.99
One of the best Rolf Kuhn sessions we can think of – and a classic MPS album that mixes spiritual avant garde jazz with unusual rhythmic progressions and world percussion. Rolf's group here features Phil Woods guesting on alto, a great companion for Rolf's fluid clarinet lines, which sound ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – in a great gatefold cover!)
MPS, 1980. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Mel Lewis leads his orchestra through versions of "Dolphin Dance", "Wiggle Waggle", "Eye Of The Hurricane", and "One Finger Snap", featuring soloists John Marshalland Earl Gardner on trumpet, Lee Robertson and John Mosca on trombone, Jim McNeely on piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(PA USA pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Edu Lobo, Sylvia Telles, Salvador Trio, & Others —
Folklore E Bossa Nova Do Brasil ... LP MPS (Germany), 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark album on MPS – one that offers a survey of Brazilian music for the 60s European market – recorded live in concert and featuring key performances from Edu Lobo, Sylvia Telles, and Rosinha Da Valenca! The work here mixes bossa jazz with rootsier elements – creating a ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy vintage Japanese pressing! Cover has an MPS sticker in one corner, and label has a small sticker too.)
Albert Mangelsdorff —
Wide Point ... LP MPS (Germany), 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A powerhouse set from one of the most creative trombonists ever! Albert Mangelsdorff is caught here right in the middle of an amazing 70s run for MPS Records – working with a killer unit that features mighty drums from Elvin Jones and heavy bass from Palle Danielsson – players who ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s US pressing.)
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), New Copy (pic cover)... About July 15, 2021
Novi Singers —
Novi In Wonderland ... LP Saba/MPS (Germany), 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $38.99
One of the earliest records by the legendary Novi Singers – and a rare MPS set that exposed the group to a larger European audience! Novi hail from Poland, but have a name that's an condensation of the English phrase "new original vocal instruments" – a great summation of the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful 180 gram pressing, on Speakers Corner – long out of print!)
Hannibal Marvin Peterson & The Sunrise Orchestra —
Hannibal ... LP MPS, 1975. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A spiritual jazz classic from trumpeter Marvin Hannibal Peterson – done with a long-flowing vibe that's captured perfectly by the MPS label! The set features the leader also handling a bit of koto and singing just a bit – and the group features the sublime Michael Cochrane on piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a promo sticker, and back has some light wear – but vinyl is great!)
Oscar Peterson —
Motions & Emotions (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP MPS (Germany), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99 About July 16, 2021
Pure genius from Oscar Peterson – one of his finest moments ever! The record is very different than most of Oscar's over-recorded trio format ones – and features Claus Ogerman crafting some impeccable backings of lofty strings and compressed horns, creating a pillow of air that takes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
This title is scheduled for release about Friday, July 16.
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), New Copy (pic cover)... About July 15, 2021
Dave Pike Set —
Noisy Silence – Gentle Noise ... LP MPS (Germany), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... About July 30, 2021
Funky vibes, electric sitar, and a madly tripped-out album – one of the best of the MPS psychedelic jazz sessions from the end of the 60s! Back in the US, Dave Pike was always a pretty straight vibist – but he's working here with his European combo that included the legendary Volker ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean Luc Ponty & Stephane Grappelli —
Jean Luc Ponty & Stephane Grappelli ... CD MPS, Mid 60s-1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Featuring George Shearing, Philip Catherine, Larry Coryell, and Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), New Copy (pic cover)... About July 15, 2021
Saba/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1966. New Copy (pic cover)... About July 15, 2021
MPS/Motor (Germany), Early 70s. Used 7CD ... $119.99
For completists only! We always knew the folks at Motor Music were mad, but never this mad. Yet only beautiful madness could have led them to put out this insanely over-stuffed set of the complete works of one of the spookiest vocal groups of all time. Led by Gene Puerling of the Hi-Los, and ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print. Box has some very light wear, but this is a great copy overall.)
MPS, 1977. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Bop modes, updated strongly for the 70s – and played by a hip group of older players who really know how to cook! Supersax is led by Med Flory on alto, who also did the arrangements – and works here with great reed help from Warne Marsh and Jay Migliori on tenor, Joe Lopes on alto, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Cecil Taylor —
Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! ... LP MPS (Germany), 1980. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
That's five flies in the title – each of them warranted, given the incredible energy of Cecil Taylor on the keys of the piano! This obscure solo set is a gem all the way through – an unusual session recorded for MPS – with Taylor playing beautiful tones on a Bosendorfer Grand ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
MPS, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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. Cover has a cutout hole and is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
Patrick Williams —
Come On & Shine ... LP MPS (Germany), 1977. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Patrick Williams definitely shines here – stepping off a great 70s run of work for film and TV soundtracks – then using a similar style here in the studio! The album's a jazz set, but tracks are relatively short – and focus more on ensemble passages at points, but still allow for ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has unglued seams held with clear tape, and light surface wear.)
Various —
Gilles Peterson – Magic Peterson Sunshine ... LP MPS (Germany), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $21.99 26.99 About July 30, 2021
The magic sunshine here is all from the legendary catalog of MPS Records – unusually groovy jazz tracks from the 60s and 70s, all hand-picked by the equally legendary DJ Gilles Peterson! Peterson first turned many ears onto MPS back a few decades ago – with his excellent Talkin Jazz ... (Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
This title is scheduled for release about Friday, July 30.
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