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MPS (Germany), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99
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
Monty Alexander —
We've Only Just Begun ... CD 
MPS (Japan), 1972. Used ... 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 CD
Monty Alexander Trio —
Way It Is ... LP MPS (Germany), 1979. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of those 70s MPS Records gems from pianist Monty Alexander – working here in the way that made his sets for the label some of the real standouts in his career! There's this warm, wide quality to the work that really makes things sparkle – and although Monty's playing acoustic piano ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy!)
MPS, 1969. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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
(Early 70s UK Polydor pressing. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit with some gloss separation at the corners.)
MPS/Delta (Netherlands), Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99 9.99
MPS (Germany), 1977. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A later MPS session that features some incredibly mellow guitar/bass duets between Gene Bertoncini and Michael Moore. Bertoncini's guitar is at the forefront, and Moore's playing is mostly to back him up as he solos virtuostically on titles like "Pavane", "Pensativa", "Elea ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Dutch MPS/Delta pressing.)
Lester Bowie, Roscoe Mitchell, Joseph Jarman, & Others —
Gittin' To Know Y'all ... LP MPS, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A legendary session of avant garde jazz – recorded by MPS at the Baden Baden Free Jazz Meeting in 1969! The centerpiece of the record is the performance by the Baden-Baden Free Jazz Orchestra – which is led by Lester Bowie, and features Albert Mangelsdorff, Eje Thelin, Kenny Wheeler, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original MPS pressing – nice and heavy! Cover has very light wear around the edges, but this is a great copy overall.)
Milt Buckner —
Play Chords ... LP MPS, 1972. Sealed Gatefold ... $4.99
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, still sealed, but with a large hole in front and holes at the left side. Cover has a cutout notch and exposure wear at the bottom left corner and a light seepage stain at the bottom right corner.)
Don Cherry —
Eternal Rhythm ... CD MPS (Japan), 1969. Used ... 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 CD
(Out of print.)
Eugen Cicero —
Rokoko-Jazz ... LP MPS, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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
Eugen Cicero —
Romantic Swing – Eugen Cicero Plays Franz Liszt ... LP MPS (Germany), 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure albums that Eugen Cicero cut for the MPS label – still in the jazz-meets-classical vein of the rest, but featuring work by Franz Liszt, which maybe gives the whole thing a more fluid groove! The trio is Cicero's fantastic group with Charly Antolini on drums and Peter ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MPS (Germany), 1968. Used ... $9.99
A hard slammer from the Clarke-Boland Big Band – recorded when the band was burning up the road in Europe, taking great players and audiences in one fell swoop, coming up with some of the strongest straight jazz of their generation! The album features stunning solos all around by an all-star ... (Jazz) read more CD
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Complete Live Recordings At Ronnie Scott's – Volcano/MPS/Rearward (Italy), 1969. Used ... 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 —
Ebulient Roaring Screaming Big Band Sound ... LP MPS, 1972. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
U.S. double LP reissue of two great sides of hard swinging, hard grooving jazz by the great Clark-Boland Big Band. This is some of the best European jazz to be recorded in the late 60's, and one of the best ways to hear "lost" geniuses like Benny Bailey, Sahib Shihab, Jimmy Woode, Shake ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing in a Unipak cover, with light wear.)
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Latin Kaleidoscope ... CD MPS (Germany), 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Clarke Boland Big Band —
More Smiles ... CD MPS (Germany), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A seminal session from one of the greatest large groups ever! This one captures the Clarke-Boland ensemble at the peak of their creativity – swinging hard in that tight firey way that was virtually their trademark during the late 60s. The players are a top-shelf mix of European and American ... (Jazz) read more CD
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Three Latin Adventures (Latin Kaleidoscope/MPS (Germany), 1969. Used ... 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
Wolfgang Dauner —
Free Action (LP sleeve edition) ... CD MPS/Promising (Germany), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
As free as the title implies – and a very compelling set of modernist jazz from enigmatic German pianist Wolfgang Dauner! The session's a full-on European improv one – and it features work by Gerd Dudek on tenor and clarinet, Eberhard Weber on cello, Jurgen Karg on bass, Mani Neumeier ... (Jazz) read more CD
Wolfgang Dauner Quintet —
Sun Is Rising/
MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1969. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Two incredible tracks from keyboardist Wolfang Dauner – both a mad mix of funky jazz and psychedelic elements! "Sun Is Rising" has this very groovy, almost joyous sort of vibe – odd vocals mixed with a hip sitar line and some very cool percussion next to the drums! "Day ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
MPS/Belle Antique (Japan), 1973. New Copy 2CDs ... $38.99 43.99 About July 25, 2025
One of the best albums ever recorded by this funky fusion combo – and a double-live set that's packed with great moments! The record's more straight-on funky than some of the ensemble's other records, which could sometimes get a bit too out or a bit too jammy – and the lineup includes ... (Jazz) read more CD
Eddie Lockjaw Davis/MPS (Germany), 1970. Used ... 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 CD
Saba/MPS (Germany), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 31.99
A killer hardbop session from the early years of MPS/Saba Records – and one of the boldest statements on record from the mighty American reedman Nathan Davis – then residing in Europe, and really making some great waves on the scene! As with so many of the best Saba gems, the record ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nathan Davis —
Hip Walk ... CD Saba/MPS (Germany), 1965. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer hardbop session from the early years of MPS/Saba Records – and one of the boldest statements on record from the mighty American reedman Nathan Davis – then residing in Europe, and really making some great waves on the scene! As with so many of the best Saba gems, the record ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hip Walk ... LP 29.99(Great new version – remastered from the original tapes!)
Nathan Davis —
Hip Walk ... CD Saba/MPS (Germany), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer hardbop session from the early years of MPS/Saba Records – and one of the boldest statements on record from the mighty American reedman Nathan Davis – then residing in Europe, and really making some great waves on the scene! As with so many of the best Saba gems, the record ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hip Walk ... LP 29.99
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $9.99 24.99
Two fantastic American players – both coming together here on a rare European session for the Saba/MPS label in Germany! "Carmell's Black Forest Waltz" features not just great saxophone from leader Nathan Davis, but also a strong trumpet solo from Carmell Jones – blowing over ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1965. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
Nathan Davis is one of our all-time favorite saxophone players – and he sounds tremendous here in the company of trumpeter Woody Shaw, as the pair both take on Shaw's early "Zoltan" composition, with help from Larry Young on piano! The flipside features an even bolder number – ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
George Duke —
Aura Will Prevail ... CD MPS (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
George Duke —
Aura Will Prevail ... LP MPS, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
George Duke —
Dream ... LP MPS, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album that, despite its late date, is still one of Duke's best for MPS, and his last for the label! The set is actually pretty hard to find under this title, though it was later issued on Epic, and Duke plays all the instruments himself – keyboards that include Fender Rhodes, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label German pressing. Cover has an unglued seam and a bent corner.)
George Duke —
Faces In Reflection (LP sleeve edition) ... CD MPS/Promising (Germany), 1974. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
George Duke —
Feel ... LP MPS/BASF, 1974. Sealed ... Temporarily 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, still sealed. Cover is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
George Duke —
Feel ... CD MPS (Japan), 1974. Used ... 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 CD
(Out of print.)
George Duke —
I Love The Blues, She Heard My Cry ... CD MPS/Verve, 1975. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of George Duke's best albums for the MPS label – and a set that has a sound that's a little bit more soul than before! The album uses a fair bit of vocals alongside Duke's funky keyboards – but in a way that's not nearly as smooth as some of his albums for Epic, and which still ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2008 digipak pressing.)
George Duke —
I Love The Blues, She Heard My Cry ... LP MPS, 1975. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of George Duke's best albums for the MPS label – and a set that has a sound that's a little bit more soul than before! The album uses a fair bit of vocals alongside Duke's funky keyboards – but in a way that's not nearly as smooth as some of his albums for Epic, and which still ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
George Duke —
I Love The Blues, She Heard My Cry ... CD MPS/Universal (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of George Duke's best albums for the MPS label – and a set that has a sound that's a little bit more soul than before! The album uses a fair bit of vocals alongside Duke's funky keyboards – but in a way that's not nearly as smooth as some of his albums for Epic, and which still ... (Jazz) read more CD
MPS, 1976. Very Good+ ... $11.99 19.99
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
(Mid 70s German black label pressing. Cover is lightly bent near the spine.)
George Duke —
My Soul/MPS/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1971. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Two sublime early tracks from pianist George Duke – both from his first MPS album, never issued in the US! "My Soul" has this great rolling groove, with congas from Armando Peraza giving things a nice Latin vibe – as George plays both piano and Fender Rhodes together, for a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Duke Ellington —
Collages ... LP MPS, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
It's often said that the late material by Duke Ellington is some of his most adventurous and exciting – and with this rare album from 1973 as proof, we'd have to agree! Collages features Duke's piano playing backed by a large symphonic group conducted by Canadian leader Ron Collier. The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bill Evans —
Symbiosis ... CD MPS (Germany), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
MPS (Germany), 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
A great overseas album by Art Farmer – done with a driving Latin-tinged feel and a mellifluous groove that really shows the best side of Art's playing! The set was recorded while Art was living in Vienna, and the group features Jimmy Heath on soulful tenor, soprano sax, and flute, plus some ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s PA USA pressing. Cover has light wear, small fray at the opening, and a bumped corner and some splitting at the spine.)
Red Garland —
Auf Wiedersehen ... CD MPS (Japan), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Red Garland —
Quota ... LP MPS, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly wonderful 70s session from pianist Red Garland – thanks to the presence of saxophonist Jimmy Heath on the set! Although Red's most commonly heard in a trio setting, the presence of Heath here really makes the session stand out – as Jimmy's playing with all the best sense ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MPS (Japan), 1970. Used ... $11.99 17.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Dexter Gordon & Slide Hampton —
Day In Copenhagen (MPS) ... LP MPS, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... 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
Also available Day In Copenhagen (Japanese pressing) ... CD 11.99
MPS/Prestige, 1970. Good ... $5.99
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
(Blue circle logo label stereo pressing with DBH etch. Cover has surface wear & aging, notches on the opening, ink stamp, light stains on the back.)
MPS, 1972. Sealed ... $9.99 14.99
With Marc Hemmeler on piano, Eberhard Weber on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, still sealed. Cover is lightly bent at the top right edge.)
Stephane Grappelli —
Afternoon in Paris ... CD MPS, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Stephane Grappelli —
Young Django ... LP MPS, 1979. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
MPS, 1975. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Sweet sounds from Stephane Grappelli – working here in a very cool combo that features twin guitars from Ike Issacs and Diz Disley, plus bass from the great Isla Eckinger too! The guitars are acoustic and electric, but often used together in kind of a gypsy swing sort of mode – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear.)
George Gruntz —
From Sticksland With Love – Drums & Folklore ... LP Saba/MPS (Germany), 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A genius meeting of talents on late 60s MPS – as George Gruntz leads a group of drummers and percussionists that includes Charly Antolini, Daniel Humair, Pierre Favre, Mani Neumeier, and Alfred Sacher – alongside tenor and soprano from the great Nathan Davis, plus trumpet from Franco ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Gruntz, Dexter Gordon, Dusko Goykovich, & Others —
Zurich Jazz Festival 1971 – 21 Internationales ... LP MPS (Germany), 1971. Very Good+ 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A killer set of exclusive live material from the MPS catalog – and one that features a full album of performances led by George Gruntz on electric piano – with work from an all-star lineup that includes Dusko Goykovich, Benny Bailey, Art Farmer, and Franco Ambrosetti on trumpets; ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MPS (Germany), 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
As you like it – and we like it plenty! The album's a stunner from pianist Friedrich Gulda – one that still shows plenty of his high-powered, high-technique roots – but one that also really has him opening up a bit, too – almost bringing in a dose of soul jazz from the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early German pressing. Glossy cover has edge wear, spot of surface wear at the bottom.)
Jim Hall —
It's Nice To Be With You – Jim Hall In Berlin ... LP MPS (Germany), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album from guitarist Jim Hall – different than some of his other work, and with a slightly harder edge! The unique session has him playing in an MPS 60s mode – more straight-on than some of his more airy moments – with a sound and tone that still recalls his work with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sugarcane Harris —
Sugar Cane's Got The Blues ... LP MPS, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A really tripped-out, messed-up session from Don Sugarcane Harris – recorded live in Berlin, but with a freaky experimental style that's much farther out than most of his studio work! The group here is totally hip – a combo of mad hippies that includes Robert Wyatt on drums, Wolfgang ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued seam and surface wear.)
Joe Henderson —
Mirror Mirror ... CD MPS (Japan), 1980. Used ... 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 (Japan), 1969. Used ... $19.99
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 CD
(Out of print, 1993 Japanese pressing.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Hub Of Hubbard ... CD MPS (Germany), 1969. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
(Sealed, Great LP sleeve edition – new remastering, new notes, and even a picture of the original master tape!)
Freddie Hubbard —
Hub Of Hubbard ... LP MPS, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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
Also available Hub Of Hubbard ... CD 19.99(US pressing. Cover has light aging and a cutout notch.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Rollin ... LP MPS, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Freddie Hubbard's definitely rolling on this great little set – rolling right back into acoustic jazz territory after a run of smoother soul sessions for bigger labels at the end of the 70s! The album's a live one, and it's a perfect example of the development of Hubbard's solo skills at the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hank Jones —
Have You Met This Jones? ... LP MPS (Germany), 1976. Very Good+ ... 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
Hank Jones & Tommy Flanagan —
I'm All Smiles ... CD MPS (Germany), 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
MPS/Belle Antique (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $30.99 34.99 About September 15, 2024 (delayed)
Free-flowing melodic sketches from a very hip group – working in the mixed-up, genre-crossing style of mid 70s MPS! The group's led by Hans Koller, who plays soprano and tenor sax on the session – but the album's a true ensemble effort, and features dramatic keyboard passages from ... (Jazz) read more CD
Orchester Roland Kovac —
Blue Dance/Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), Late 60s. New Copy (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Two wonderfully groovy tracks from vibist Roland Kovac – both lifted from his album Trip To The Mars! "Blue Dance" is great – a modal number that has plenty of vibes in the mix – moving up and down the wonderful bassline and piano part that really make the tune move! ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
MPS (Germany), 1972. New Copy 2CDs ... $16.99 18.99
A double-length set – and one that's got plenty of space for wide-ranging power from guitarist Volker Kriegel! The set builds beautifully off the energy that Volker had in the Dave Pike Set – with a similar blend of funk and psychedelic influences, all filtered down beautifully in ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Fantastic reissue – done from the original master tapes!)
Volker Kriegel —
Inside – Missing Link ... LP MPS (Germany), 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A double-length set – and one that's got plenty of space for wide-ranging power from guitarist Volker Kriegel! The set builds beautifully off the energy that Volker had in the Dave Pike Set – with a similar blend of funk and psychedelic influences, all filtered down beautifully in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Inside – Missing Link ... CD 16.99
Volker Kriegel —
Lift ... LP MPS (Germany), 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Damn great work from guitarist Volker Kriegel – a player who rose to prominence in the Dave Pike Set, then went onto make some wonderful records of his own! Volker plays both acoustic and electric guitar on the set, and works with a very hip fusion combo that features electric piano from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label, non-gatefold pressing. Cover has a small mark from an old sticker, but this is a very nice copy.)
MPS/Endless Happiness (Italy), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
A fantastic album that brings together all of the European winners of the recent Downbeat polls of the late 60s – a massive all-star lineup that features Karin Krog on vocals, John Surman on baritone and soprano sax, Albert Mangelsdorff on trombone, Francy Boland on piano, Niels Henning ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MPS/Belle Antique (Japan), New Copy ... $30.99 34.99 About September 15, 2024 (delayed)
MPS (Germany), 1973. Very Good+ ... $19.99
One of the all-time classic MPS sessions! Erwin Lehn leads a very tight grooving combo that mixes hard big group arrangements (in the style of the Clarke-Boland or Peter Herbholzheimer groups), with some extremely powerful solos and very inventive arrangements. There's lots of wonderful little ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 00s Speakers Corner pressing. Cover is bent a bit at the top seam.)
MPS/Endless Happiness, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
A seminal MPS session – and quite possibly the greatest record ever cut by French organist Eddie Louiss! The album features a trio that includes John Surman on soprano and baritone sax and Daniel Humair on drums – with a guest appearance on one track by bassist Niels Henning Orsted-Pede ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Albert Mangelsdorff —
Albert Mangelsdorff & His Friends ... CD MPS (Germany), 1969. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
German trombonist Albert Manglesdorff goes toe-to-toe with an amazing line-up of avant garde mainstays in duet settings for this MPS classic – including Don Cherry, Elvin Jones, Karl Berger, Attila Zoller, Lee Konitz, and Wolfgang Dauner! The format is simple; each of the seven tracks was ... (Jazz) read more CD
(New remastering, new notes, and even a picture of the original master tape – still sealed!)
Albert Mangelsdorff —
Originals Vol 1 (Zo Ko Ma/MPS (Germany), 1968/1969/1970/1971/1972. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Albert Mangelsdorff —
Originals Vol 2 (Wide Point/MPS (Germany), 1975/1976/1977/1978/1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Incredible late 70s work from Albert Mangelsdorff – easily one of the most powerful jazz players of his generation, really standout out here in a set of 5 classic albums for MPS! Despite the later date of the records, the albums have all the power of Albert's earlier work – perhaps ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
Albert Mangelsdorff/MPS (Germany), 1971. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great session that's waaaay more than the usual "lots of trombone and lots of noise" sessions these multi-trombone albums tend to be. Instead, this one's a meeting of 4 completely distinct talents on the instrument, and it's a brilliant attempt to reconcile their differences, and allow ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – very nice!)
Tete Montoliu —
Piano For Nuria ... LP MPS, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great pianist and a great rhythm section – two factors that make this one of the best albums ever from Spanish pianist Tete Montoliu! The session's got a tightness that some of Tete's other records are missing – a style that still allows him to display his free command of the keys, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Moody & Al Cohn —
Too Heavy For Words ... LP MPS, 1971. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great bit of 70s hardbop from MPS – a set that has both Al Cohn and James Moody on tenors, set up in a wonderful combo that features Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Roy Jones on drums! The recording quality is at the usual high standard for MPS – although the set was ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has an import sticker.)
James Moody & Al Cohn —
Too Heavy For Words (Japanese pressing) ... LP MPS (Japan), 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great bit of 70s hardbop from MPS – a set that has both Al Cohn and James Moody on tenors, set up in a wonderful combo that features Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Roy Jones on drums! The recording quality is at the usual high standard for MPS – although the set was ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ed Motta —
Behind The Tea Chronicles ... LP MPS (Germany), 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from the mighty Ed Motta – an artist who never lets us down, and who just keeps getting better as the years move on! Back in the 20th Century, Ed asked us to move his records from our Brazilian section to Neo Soul – a move that was wise on his part, as Motta has become ... (Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1967. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
The great Mark Murphy works here with key members of the Clarke Boland Big Band – in a sweet small combo mode that makes for one of the hippest albums the singer ever recorded! "Sconsolato" is this wonderful tune written by bassist Jimmy Woode – and Mark takes the tune at a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
MPS (Japan), 1967. Used ... $13.99
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 late 90s Japanese pressing, artwork has some light age spots.)
MPS (Germany), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99 On September 13, 2024 (delayed)
Hard-stepping work by Oscar Peterson – a record that's got a bit more of a forceful groove than some of his others from the time, thanks in part to the rhythm section of George Mraz on bass and Ray Price on drums! Peterson's really romping around the keys on some of the tunes – hitting ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Another Day (180 gram pressing) ... LP 28.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, September 13 (delayed).
Oscar Peterson —
Another Day (180 gram pressing) ... LP MPS (Germany), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 29.99
Hard-stepping work by Oscar Peterson – a record that's got a bit more of a forceful groove than some of his others from the time, thanks in part to the rhythm section of George Mraz on bass and Ray Price on drums! Peterson's really romping around the keys on some of the tunes – hitting ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes liner notes with a photo print of the original master tape box used on the recording session!)
Oscar Peterson —
Exclusively For My Friends ... LP MPS/BASF, Late 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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 favorite of the time – and they're done ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oscar Peterson —
Exclusively For My Friends Vol 2 – Girl Talk ... CD MPS (Japan), Mid/Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mellow magic from Oscar Peterson – recorded for MPS during the mid 60s, but "secret sessions" that didn't get issued until later! The album features Oscar working some incredible wonders on the piano – working with either Sam Jones or Ray Brown on bass and Bob Durham or Louis ... (Jazz) read more CD
Oscar Peterson —
Great Connection ... CD MPS, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Oscar's great connection here is with the rhythm team of Louis Hayes on drums and Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass – both of whom bring in a nice degree of subtlety to the set, and make it one of Peterson's most gently-grooving albums for MPS! There's a warm, round quality to most of ... (Jazz) read more CD
MPS (Germany), 1969. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99 On September 13, 2024 (delayed)
Herb Ellis is reunited with the Oscar Peterson trio – in a sweet set of mellow grooving tunes that stretches nicely beyond their earlier work for Verve! Rhythm is by the team of Sam Jones and Bobby Durham, and the tracks are mostly standards, played with a light and magical touch and that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hello Herbie – Oscar Peterson Trio With Herb Ellis (180 gram pressing) ... LP 28.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, September 13 (delayed).
Oscar Peterson —
Hello Herbie – Oscar Peterson Trio With Herb Ellis ... CD MPS/Verve, 1969. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Herb Ellis is reunited with the Oscar Peterson trio – in a sweet set of mellow grooving tunes that stretches nicely beyond their earlier work for Verve! Rhythm is by the team of Sam Jones and Bobby Durham, and the tracks are mostly standards, played with a light and magical touch and that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hello Herbie – Oscar Peterson Trio With Herb Ellis (180 gram pressing) ... LP 28.99(Out of print.)
MPS (Germany), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99 29.99
Herb Ellis is reunited with the Oscar Peterson trio – in a sweet set of mellow grooving tunes that stretches nicely beyond their earlier work for Verve! Rhythm is by the team of Sam Jones and Bobby Durham, and the tracks are mostly standards, played with a light and magical touch and that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Triple analog remastering – done from the original tapes!)
Oscar Peterson —
In A Mellow Mood (Exclusively For My Friends Vol 5 – Mellow Mood/MPS, 1968. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A pair of Oscar Peterson sessions for MPS – volumes 3 and 5 of the For My Friends series! First up is volume 5, Mellow Mood. The great jazz pianist Oscar Peterson shined so brightly in the late 60s era, found such a loose, beautiful outlet for his more relaxed, but still quite driving late ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Oscar Peterson —
Walking The Line ... CD MPS/Verve (Germany), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album with a groove as fluid as you might guess from the title – and from the nicely stretched image of Oscar Peterson on the cover! The album's one of the best-remembered from Oscar's years at MPS – a session that's got almost as much soul jazz at the bottom as it does the fluid ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2005 pressing.)
MPS/Verve, 1971. Used ... $6.99
The piano of Oscar Peterson meets the vibes of Milt Jackson – and the result is a wonderfully groovy set! We can't remember when the 2 players had worked together before in order to have such "reunion" – but they work together beautifully on this session, with Jackson's vibes ... (Jazz) read more CD
MPS (Germany), 1970. New Copy ... $14.99 16.99 About November 8, 2024
Amazing grooves from the legendary Dave Pike – one of the American vibists' few albums for the MPS label – and quite possibly the trippiest of the bunch! The set's a beautiful illustration of the freedoms that the MPS label offered American players like Pike – a chance to really ... (Jazz) read more CD
MPS (Germany), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 30.99 About November 8, 2024
Amazing grooves from the legendary Dave Pike – one of the American vibists' few albums for the MPS label – and quite possibly the trippiest of the bunch! The set's a beautiful illustration of the freedoms that the MPS label offered American players like Pike – a chance to really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dave Pike Set —
Live At The Philharmonie (LP sleeve edition) ... CD MPS/Promising (Germany), 1969. Used Gatefold ... 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
(2008 pressing – in nice shape with the original wraparound paper band!)
Dave Pike Set —
Noisy Silence – Gentle Noise ... CD MPS (Germany), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
MPS, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99 14.99
A really beautiful early album from the legendary Jean-Luc Ponty – a set that's maybe more straight jazz than some of his later work, and which also represents a pivotal shift in the use of the violin in jazz! Ponty's phrasing here is very different than previous players who handled the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s US stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Jean Luc Ponty & Wolfgang Dauner —
Live At The Bern Jazz Festival 2011 ... LP MPS (Germany), 2011. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Two older greats from the MPS label scene of the 70s – coming together here in a later set that shows a wonderful maturation of their talents! Both Jean-Luc Ponty and Wolfgang Dauner had an early talent to stun the ears with great use of electronics – but both musicians are all-acoustic ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MPS/Belle Antique (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $30.99 34.99 About September 15, 2024 (delayed)
Funky electric fusion from keyboardist Jasper Van't Hof's Pork Pie ensemble, in a classic mid 70s MPS mode! The group features guitar work by Philip Catherine and reeds by the great Charlie Mariano – who's playing here with an incredible amount of fire, angling his way through the band's ... (Jazz) read more CD
Baden Powell —
Images on Guitar ... CD MPS (Germany), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Baden Powell's grooviest albums ever – a brilliant blend of his bossa roots with the freer 70s grooves of MPS! The album follows the mode of some of his other European recordings, but is still a bit different – in that the overall sound is a bit freer than before, with tracks ... (Brazil) read more CD
