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Monty Alexander —
Love & Sunshine (MPS) ... LP 
MPS (Germany), 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
(Black label German pressing.)
Count Basie —
Basic Basie (2LP pressing) ... LP MPS, 1969/1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Nothing basic about this album by Count Basie – as the album has the legend working for the MPS label – whose own big band scene he really helped inspire! The band here is really dynamic – working with great arrangements from Chico O'Farrill, who's inherent sense of groove really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US red label stereo pressing.)
MPS (Germany), 1979. Very Good+ ... $34.99
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.)
Prestige/MPS, 1969. Very Good+ ... $16.99
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 ... $23.99
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.)
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Complete Live Recordings At Ronnie Scott's – Volcano/
MPS/Rearward (Italy), 1969. New Copy ... Temporarily 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
MPS (Germany), 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $43.99
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
(Japanese white label pressing – heavy cover and vinyl!)
MPS/Rearward (Italy), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $24.99
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)... $24.99
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!)
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Sax No End ... LP MPS, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $34.99
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!)
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Three Latin Adventures (Latin Kaleidoscope/MPS (Germany), 1969. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent CD that brings together 2 different albums by the incredible Clarke Boland Big Band – Fellini 712 and Latin Kaleidoscope. The Latin Kaleidoscope LP is one of our greatest sellers on vinyl (when we can find it!), and it's an insane batch of Latin-tinged tracks divided up into two ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Original CD pressing – out of print!)
MPS, 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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.)
MPS, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... About April 30, 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 April 30, 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
Clare Fischer —
Salsa Picante ... LP MPS, 1978. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Very nice electric Latin jazz session from this legendary LA piano player. Clare plays organ and electric piano, and the group also features Poncho Sanchez on congas. The band has a wonderful warm mellow groove, and the record is one of Fischer's best from the time! Includes a great version of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Discovery, in a textured cover – in great shape, save for a lightly bumped corner.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy Gillespie Reunion Big Band 20th & 30th Anniversary ... LP MPS, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
Tremendous live work from Dizzy Gillespie – and one of his few big band sessions from the time! The album has Dizzy recreating his bigger group sound of the 50s – but with a groove that's much more lively, open, and swinging – very much in keeping with the MPS big band style of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label German pressing. Label has a small bit of pen, but is nice overall.)
Billy Harper —
Trying To Make Heaven My Home ... LP MPS (Germany), 1979. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Incredibly spiritual work from tenorist Billy Harper – a record that really lives up to its title, given the heavens-searching vibe in the music! The album's a rare date that Billy cut for the MPS label at the end of the 70s, and it rivals the genius of his Japanese sessions from the same ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert.)
Peter Herbolzheimer —
Sunshine & Bossa Nova (Power Play/MPS/Promising (Germany), Early 70s/2005. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful set put together in memory of the brilliant German jazz trombone player and bandleader – including the incredible 1970 and 1971 sessions of the MPS Rhythm Combination & Brass – plus a number of beautiful bossa steeped material from 2005 that's among Herbolzheimer's final ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
MPS (Germany), 1981. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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, 1969. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A well-conceived session that brings together 4 extremely different styles of altoists – the icy Lee Konitz, the freewheeling Phil Woods, the soulful Pony Poindexter, and the rhythmic Leo Wright – all backed by a hiply swinging modern rhythm section that includes Steve Kuhn on piano, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PAUSA. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
MPS (Japan), 1969. Near Mint- ... $38.99
A fantastic album that brings together all of the European winners of the recent Downbeat polls – like Karin Krog, John Surman, Albert Mangelsdorff, Francy Boland, Daniel Humair, and Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen. The sextet is a lively batch of free-swinging European jazz stylists, with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has some light wear.)
Steve Kuhn —
Steve Kuhn In Europe 1968 (aka Watch What Happens) ... LP Prestige/MPS, 1968. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A bold brilliant statement from pianist Steve Kuhn – his next great record after the seminal Three Waves, and a record that pushes the envelope even further! From the title, you might think that Kuhn's playing some familiar 60s standards for MPS – but he's really working strongly in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Vinyl is nice and clean.)
Albert Mangelsdorf —
Trilogue - Live! ... LP MPS, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best-remembered MPS sessions from avant trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff – a smoking live set, done in bold trio formation! Mangelsdorff gets some famous help on the date from Jaco Pastorius on bass and Alphonse Mouzon on drums – both players who push Albert past his usual ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Dutch pressing. NOTE – Cover is lightly stained and wavy from moisture.)
Oscar Peterson —
Tristeza – On Piano ... CD MPS, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful set of laidback tracks from Peterson – featuring a good mix of tunes from Brazilian sources, soundtracks, and a few nice 60s pop numbers! The group here features Sam Jones on bass and Bob Durham on drums – and while the album might have sparkled a bit more with some added ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dave Pike Set —
Live At The Philharmonie (LP sleeve edition) ... CD MPS/Promising (Germany), 1969. Used Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A legendary MPS session from vibist Dave Pike – a set that mixes his funkier styles with some freer modal jazz leanings – all in a way that really makes the album stand out from the rest! The group is the groundbreaking Dave Pike Set lineup – the combo that featured Dave's vibes ... (Jazz) read more CD
Singers Unlimited —
Complete A Capella Sessions (A Capella Vols 1, 2, & 3) ... CD MPS (Germany), 1971/1974/1979. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Amazing voices, coming together beautifully – with no other instrumentation for accompaniment! The sound of the Singers Unlimited was one of the brightest spots in the 70s catalog of MPS Records – a magical floating of male and female voices, all tied together with inventive ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Buddy Tate —
Unbroken ... LP MPS, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great example of the strength of the MPS label in the trad jazz side of the spectrum – a well-done session that features Tate's tenor in a small "celebrity club" group that includes Wilbur Bascomb on trumpet, Ben Richardson on clarinet and alto, Nat Pierce on piano, and Eddie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(PA USA pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, a small split in the top seam, and is bent a bit at the bottom right.)
Clark Terry, Zoot Sims, James Moody, & Others —
Colorado Jazz Party – Recorded Live At Dick Gibson's 1971 Colorado Jazz Party ... LP MPS, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best live jam sessions on MPS – a really freewheeling performance, filled with an assemblage of all star players! As the title indicates, the set was recorded live in Colorado in the early 70s – and all titles here are quite long, quite lively, and filled with great solo ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Attila Zoller/MPS (Germany), 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
Various —
Snowflakes – Mood Masterpieces From The MPS Archives ... CD MPS/Motor (Germany), Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest CDs we've heard in ages!!!!! The German MPS label has been known to the world for years as a great source of jazz and funk tracks, but this amazing (and amazingly packaged!) 2 CD set brings to light a hidden side of the label – their stunning Easy and Mood Music output ... (Now Sound) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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