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Muse, 1993. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Always-great work from singer Lorez Alexandria – still sounding wonderful, even at this late date! Her presentation's a bit earthier than before, but no less poised than on earlier sessions – with the same sense of space and timing that's always made her one of our favorite jazz ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Ernie Andrews —
Great City ... CD Muse, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bill Barron —
Jazz Caper ... LP 
Muse, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the great later sides that Bill Barron cut for Muse. The amazing tenor player's a big more restrained than in his 60's work with Ted Curson, but his sound is excellent, and he leads the group with all the finesse of a master. Kenny Barron, Jimmy Owens, Buster Williams, and Ed Blackwell ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Bill Barron —
Next Plateau ... LP Muse, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful later session from Bill Barron – one that has him playing both tenor and soprano sax, in a group with brother Kenny on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Ben Riley on drums. The feel here is quite different than Barron's earlier groundbreaking work – but equally wonderful in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Bill Barron —
Next Plateau ... CD Muse, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful later session from Bill Barron – one that has him playing both tenor and soprano sax, in a group with brother Kenny on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Ben Riley on drums. The feel here is quite different than Barron's earlier groundbreaking work – but equally wonderful in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bill Barron —
Variations In Blue ... LP Muse, 1984. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An excellent session from modernist tenor giant Bill Barron – maybe not as all-out avant as some of his earlier work, but still pretty darn wonderful overall! Kenny Barron plays piano, and the group also features the great Jimmy Owens on trumpet, Ray Drummond on bass, and Ben Riley on drums. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Kenny Barron —
Sunset To Dawn ... CD Muse, 1973. Used ... $19.99
Sublime 70s work from Kenny Barron – a record that really has him stretching out strongly from his roots in the 60s, and sounding almost even more inventive than on some of his later material as well! Kenny's playing a fair bit of keyboards on the set – showing a wonderful sensitivity ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Walter Bishop —
Hot House ... LP Muse, 1979. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Walter Bishop takes a trip back to his bop roots with this one – working in trio and quintet formation, and running through a host of mostly older bop standards! The quintet tracks are our favorites – as it's not often we hear Bishop in this stretch with a group larger than a trio ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has very light wear, but this is a great copy.)
Walter Bishop Jr. —
Soul Village ... LP Muse, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of a rare few electric albums from the great Walter Bishop Jr – a pianist who started during the bop years, but really grew into new modes in the 70s! The set's an album on Muse, but one with the same hip grooves as Walter Bishop's pair of excellent albums for the Black Jazz label – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey —
In My Prime Vol 1 ... LP Timeless/Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
You gotta love the confidence in Blakey's title for this one – because even in the late 70s, over 20 years since starting the Jazz Messengers, he was still very much in his prime! The album has him working with a wonderful group that includes Bobby Watson, Curtis Fuller, David Schnitter, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rickie Boger —
Slow Down Baby ... LP Muse, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A righteous bit of soul – one of the only non-jazz albums we've seen on the Muse label, and a really great session that reminds us of work by Alice Clark and Esther Marrow – two other overlooked 70s soul singers who also recorded for jazz labels! Rickie's got a deep soul approach to ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kenny Burrell —
Ellington A La Carte ... CD Muse, 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Kenny Burrell —
Handcrafted ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An obscure little session from Kenny Burrell – recorded at the end of the 70s, and with a very laidback feel! The set was produced by Helen Keane, who'd done some of Bill Evans' greatest sets – and who had a real ear for the mellower side of the jazz spectrum. And for the record, she's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Burrell —
Handcrafted ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An obscure little session from Kenny Burrell – recorded at the end of the 70s, and with a very laidback feel! The set was produced by Helen Keane, who'd done some of Bill Evans' greatest sets – and who had a real ear for the mellower side of the jazz spectrum. And for the record, she's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jaki Byard —
Empirical ... CD Muse, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Michael Carvin —
Revelation ... CD Muse, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
The music of Michael Carvin is always a revelation – a joyous, soulful outpouring of feeling that never fails to move us – and which always makes us wonder why more folks don't treasure gems like this that he made as a leader! Carvin's drum work is filled with energy from the get-go ... (Jazz) read more CD
Joe Chambers —
Almoravid ... CD 32 Jazz/Muse, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from an unsung hero of the soulful jazz underground of the 70s! Although Joe Chambers came to great fame as the writer and drummer behind some of Bobby Hutcherson's best records late 60s, he didn't really ever make that many records under his own name as a leader – and this ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Joe Chambers —
Almoravid ... LP Muse/Life Goes On (Italy), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from an unsung hero of the soulful jazz underground of the 70s! Although Joe Chambers came to great fame as the writer and drummer behind some of Bobby Hutcherson's best records late 60s, he didn't really ever make that many records under his own name as a leader – and this ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Muse, 1967/1975. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Rare sides by the Clarke Boland ensemble – recorded by Gigi Campi in 1967 in Prague, and licensed to Muse in the mid 70s. The group's at their finest here – with some searing soloists like Johnny Griffin, Tony Coe, Sahib Shihab, and Ronnie Scott cutting it hard hard hard throughout. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a small cutout notch and light wear.)
Arnett Cobb & The Muse All-Stars —
Live At Sandy's ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
With Ray Bryant on piano, George Duvivier on bass, Alan Dawson on drums, Buddy Tate on tenor sax, and Eddie Vinson on alto sax. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims —
Body & Soul ... CD Muse, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Al Cohn on tenor sax, Zoot Sims on tenor and soprano sax, Jaki Byard on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Late 80s Muse pressing.)
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims —
Body & Soul (80s pressing) ... LP Muse, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Al Cohn on tenor sax, Zoot Sims on tenor and soprano sax, Jaki Byard on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Richie Cole —
New York Afternoon ... LP Muse, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the classic Richie Cole LPs for Muse from the 70's, with a light airy groove, and free breezy solos that are augmented on some tracks with vocals by Eddie Jefferson. Includes the classics "New York Afternoon", a breezy jazz dancer, and "Alto Madness" – plus "It ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Richie Cole —
Some Things Speak For Themselves ... LP Muse, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Bruce Forman on guitar, Smith Dobson on piano, Marshall Hawkins on bass, and Scott Morris on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Richie Cole & Eric Kloss —
Battle Of The Saxes Vol 1 ... LP Muse, 1976. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Way more than just a traditional "battle of the saxes" sort of set – hardly the bop frenzy you might expect, and instead a great little record that's right up there with the hippest 70s work of Eric Kloss! Both Cole and Kloss dominate the record – one in the right channel, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Richie Cole with Eddie Jefferson —
Hollywood Madness ... CD Muse/ITM, 1980. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great example of the Muse Records charm of altoist Richie Cole – bop-fired creativity at its peak, mixed with some added contemporary elements to keep things fresh! In this case, Richie's horn takes on some key bop classics, but also opens up a bit with vocalsits too – Eddie ... (Jazz) read more CD
Richie Cole with Eddie Jefferson —
Hollywood Madness ... CD Muse, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great example of the Muse Records charm of altoist Richie Cole – bop-fired creativity at its peak, mixed with some added contemporary elements to keep things fresh! In this case, Richie's horn takes on some key bop classics, but also opens up a bit with vocalsits too – Eddie ... (Jazz) read more CD
Richie Cole with Eddie Jefferson —
Hollywood Madness ... LP Muse, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great example of the Muse Records charm of altoist Richie Cole – bop-fired creativity at its peak, mixed with some added contemporary elements to keep things fresh! In this case, Richie's horn takes on some key bop classics, but also opens up a bit with vocalsits too – Eddie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Richie Cole with Phil Woods —
Side By Side ... LP Muse, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Cole and Woods on alto, Walter Booker on bass, Jimmy Cobb on drums, John Hicks on piano, and Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some ring wear. Sticker remnant on cover & label.)
Creative Construction Company —
Creative Construction Company Vol 2 ... LP Muse, 1970/1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really wonderful group – and one who might also be called the Chicago Creative Construction Company – as the combo has a fair bit of contributions from members of the AACM! There's an openly inventive spirit here that's quite similar to early Art Ensemble Of Chicago records, with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In nice shape!)
Sonny Criss —
Crisscraft ... LP Muse, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
We never tire of the saxophone work of Sonny Criss – and this mid 70s gem is a perfect example of his brilliance! Sonny's sound on alto here is completely his own – raspily, soulful style that's really unique – and which draws strongly from Criss' rich life experience, including ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonny Criss —
Crisscraft (32 Jazz pressing) ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
We never tire of the saxophone work of Sonny Criss – and this mid 70s gem is a perfect example of his brilliance! Sonny's sound on alto here is completely his own – raspily, soulful style that's really unique – and which draws strongly from Criss' rich life experience, including ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sonny Criss —
Out Of Nowhere (32 Jazz pressing) ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great later work from Sonny Criss – very much in the format of his late 60s work for Prestige, but with an approach that's perhaps a bit more open-ended overall! The vibe here is laidback and soulful – Sonny blowing alto sax in that wonderful, all-his-own sort of tone – a sound ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Richard Davis —
Epistrophy & Now's the Time ... LP Muse, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Richard Davis' hippest records of the 70s – a live session recorded with two very strong hornmen in front – Clifford Jordan on tenor and Hannibal Peterson on trumpet, both blowing beautifully in very spacious, and open-ended styles! The album only features two long tracks – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Richard Davis —
Harvest ... LP Muse, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A very nice record that bassist Davis did for Muse in the late 70s. As with previous recordings he works closely with fellow bass player Bill Lee. Lee plays on the record, co-produced and arranged the album and shares songwriting credit with Davis on a couple of the tracks. Davis is joined by Ted ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some ring and edge wear, bumped corners, and some aging in back.)
Joey DeFrancesco —
All About My Girl ... CD Muse, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Joey DeFrancesco on organ, Houston Person on tenor saxophone, Paul Bollenback on electric guitar, and Byron Landham on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, booklet has a crease and a cut corner.)
Lou Donaldson —
Back Street ... LP Muse, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Herman Foster on piano, Jeff Fuller on bass, and Victor Jones on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Lou Donaldson —
Sweet Poppa Lou ... LP Muse, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A nice back to basics soulbop date – with Herman Foster on piano, Calvin Hill on bass, and Idris Muhammad on drums. Titles include "Mo Gravy", "Shuckin Blues", "Mambo Inn", and "You'll Never Know". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Joao Donato —
Donato-Deodato ... LP Muse, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The legendary meeting of the two biggest Brazilian keyboard talents of the 70s – Joao Donato and Eumir Deodato – coming together in beautifully funky formation! The sound is a great blend of the moody electric work of Donato's classic Quem E Quem album, and some of the fuller, funkier ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing, in textured cover! Cover has a small bit of splitting on the bottom seam, but is nice overall.)
32 Jazz/Muse, 1973. Used ... $13.99
The legendary meeting of the two biggest Brazilian keyboard talents of the 70s – Joao Donato and Eumir Deodato – coming together in beautifully funky formation! The sound is a great blend of the moody electric work of Donato's classic Quem E Quem album, and some of the fuller, funkier ... (Brazil) read more CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Kenny Dorham —
Ease It! ... LP Muse, 1961/1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Issued under Kenny Dorham's name, but actually a session led by the obscure tenor player Rocky Boyd, who fronts this (otherwise) all star session that features Kenny Dorham, Ron Carter, Pete La Roca, and Walter Bishop. The record was recorded for the short-lived (and excellent) Jazztime label, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Earland —
Almighty Burner ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collects tracks from the albums Smokin, In The Pocket, Whip Appeal, and Unforgettable. Sidemen include George Coleman, Houston Person, Melvin Sparks, Eric Alexander, Idris Muhammad, and others. (Jazz) CD
Muse, 1982. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Like all of Earland's albums for Muse, this one's a deceptively simple record that you might pass up because of the date and the cover – but it's a full-fire burner that shows Earland playing better organ than he did for any other label after leaving Prestige. The tracks are long, with a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear and light aging in back.)
Charles Earland —
Mama Roots ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Amazing late 70s work from Charles Earland – quite different material than his contemporaneous sets for Mercury and Columbia, and much more the rootsy soul jazz he first cut at Prestige! The tracks are long, and filled with rhythms – that undeniable Earland groove, which is laid out ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Earland —
Ready N Able ... CD Muse, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Charles Earland on Hammond B3 organ – with Eric Alexander on tenor saxophone, Lou Soloff on trumpet, David Samson on guitar, Gary Frite on percussion, and Vincent Ector on drums. (Jazz) CD
Ricky Ford —
Future's Gold ... LP Muse, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Larry Coryell on electric and 12 string guitar, Albert Dailey on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Titles include "A-Flat Now", "You Don't Know What Love Is", "Samba De Caribe", "Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat", "Future's Gold", ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Ricky Ford —
Interpretations ... LP Muse, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Ford's extremely strong albums from the early 80s – a soulful expression of hardbop, recorded at a time when albums like this were an extremely rare breed! The set features Ford blowing with a well-matched set of players – including Bobby Watson on alto, Wallace Roney on trumpet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp.)
Ricky Ford —
Tenor Madness Too! ... CD Muse, 1992. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ricky Ford's always a favorite of ours – and on this cooking little set, he matches horns wonderfully with tenorist Antoine Roney! Put aside any worries you might have about the Sonny Rollins-like title – or of the album being one of those twin-tenor albums that always ends up half the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Bruce Forman —
20/Muse, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
With Albert Dailey on piano, Mike Richmond on bass, Billy Hart on drums, and Tom Harrell on trumpet. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Bruce Forman —
River Journey ... LP Muse, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Free Fair —
Free Fair ... LP Timeless/Muse, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features Rob Van Den Broeck on keys, Dick Vennik on sax, Eric Ineke on drums, Harry Emery on bass, and Raul Burnet on percussion. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Red Garland —
Feelin' Red ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Carlos Garnett —
Black Love ... LP Muse, 1974. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A 70s soul jazz classic – one of those albums we go back to again and again over the years for inspiration! The album was one of the first from young reed player Carlos Garnett – and it's virtually a super-session for the time – with a sublime lineup that perfectly blends ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue pressing.)
Carlos Garnett —
Black Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD Muse, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A 70s soul jazz classic – one of those albums we go back to again and again over the years for inspiration! The album was one of the first from young reed player Carlos Garnett – and it's virtually a super-session for the time – with a sublime lineup that perfectly blends ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Muse/Soul Brother (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $8.99 19.99
A stone 70s classic from reedman Carlos Garnett – and a set that's every bit as righteous as you'd guess from the cover and the title! Garnett really soars to the heavens here – blowing a mixture of different instruments in a setting that takes off from his classic Black Love album, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Muse/Soul Brother (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Soaring soul from Carlos Garnett – one of the reedman's key 70s sides for the Muse Records label – work we'd rank right up there with the spiritual best of Gary Bartz or Norman Connors at the time! Like both of those contemporaries, Garnett's really reaching for something new in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Carlos Garnett —
New Love ... CD Muse/Soul Brother (UK), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Excellent work from reedman Carlos Garnett – caught here during the great first chapter of his career, when he cut some really unique albums for Muse Records! This set really has Carlos coming into his own – still working at the spiritual jazz level of earlier releases, but also ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mack Goldsbury —
Anthropo-Logic ... LP Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With John Scofield on guitar, Ed Schuller on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Earl & Carl Grubbs – The Visitors —
In My Youth (with bonus track) ... CD Muse, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beautiful spiritual post-Coltrane jazz, played by an excellent but oft-overlooked duo from the early 70s! The Grubbs brothers are fantastic reed players, with a soaring sense of soulfulness that keeps things lively throughout – a style that inflects their horns together nicely to shade in ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Bill Hardman —
Politely ... LP Muse, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Hardman on trumpet, Junior Cook on tenor, Walter Bishop on piano, Paul Brown on bass, and Leroy Williams on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Louis Hayes/Timeless/Muse, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real gem from Woody Shaw's greatest period – a very hip sextet session, recorded with Hayes, Cook, Shaw, and a rhythm section that includes Ronnie Matthews on piano, Stafford James on bass, A real gem from Woody Shaw's greatest period – a very hip sextet session, recorded with Hayes, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Albert Heath —
Kwanza (The First) (with bonus track) ... CD Muse/Xanadu, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, hippest albums you'll ever hear from drummer Albert Tootie Heath – a set that's so different than his earlier work of the 60s, and which has the same sort of righteous, spiritual energy as the Heath Brothers album on Strata East! Albert's got a wonderfully loose vibe on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2015 remastered edition.)
Buck Hill —
Capital Hill (with bonus track) ... CD Muse, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A cooker from DC tenorist Buck Hill – one of those great local players who never got their due strongly until late in life! Buck's got a tremendous sound on his horn – full and rich in feeling, with occasional raspy edges that really grab us, and a warm command of his instrument that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Buck Hill —
I'm Beginning To See The Light ... CD Muse, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful tenor work from Buck Hill – an under-acknowledged genius who finally got his chance to reach a larger audience with a handful of Muse Records releases like this one! Hill's a player with a great deal of feeling – a tone that stretches back to Coleman Hawkins in his best later ... (Jazz) read more CD
Buck Hill —
Impulse ... CD Muse, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Buck Hill blows mean and lean here – working in a quartet with a solidly soulful finish, one that's perfect for his well-schooled sound on the tenor sax! The album's got a really non-nonsense feel – production from Houston Person that keeps the sound plenty clean, and very focused on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Hodes & Milt Hinton —
Just The Two Of Us ... LP Muse, 1981. Sealed ... $9.99
Jay Hoggard —
Fountain ... CD Muse, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fountain of flowing work on vibes from the great Jay Hoggard – a player who seems to be a bit more forceful here than usual, although still often giving to his usually spacious style! The group's a quintet, with some great guitar work from Kenny Burrell – played in an open-handed way ... (Jazz) read more CD
Richard Groove Holmes —
Blues All Day Long ... CD Muse, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great later date for Hammond hero Groove Holmes – with Houston Person on tenor, Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet, and Jimmy Ponder on guitar! (Jazz) CD
Richard Groove Holmes —
Blues All Day Long ... LP Muse, 1988. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great later date for Hammond hero Groove Holmes – with Houston Person on tenor, Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet, and Jimmy Ponder on guitar. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Richard Groove Holmes —
Broadway ... LP Muse, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Houston Person on tenor and Ralph Dorsey on percussion and congas! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear. Vinyl is great, but has a small mark that plays with a light click for a few spins during "Katherine".)
Richard Groove Holmes —
Shippin' Out ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Nice tight groovin' session recorded for Muse in the mid 70's. The tracks are long, with lots of room to stretch out, and the lineup includes Groove on organ (natch), Idris Muhammad on drums, and Dave Schnitter on tenor. Cuts include the 10 minute long title cut, plus "Stella By ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Muse, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Great gritty sides from the mighty John Lee Hooker – material with a slightly obscure origin, but recorded in the late 50s, right in a stretch when he was cutting some of his classics! Hooker's guitar and vocals are center stage – both growling with a hell of a lot of soulful power ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson —
Bar Wars ... LP Muse, 1977. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The title's a bit hokey – an obvious play on the Star Wars film that was running in theaters at the time of the record – but the sound is classic Willis Jackson at his finest, recorded in a style that's right up there with his best 60s work for Prestige! The group here is a quintet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and a patch of pen.)
Muse, 1979. Very Good ... $1.99 3.99
A late 70s effort from Gator Tail, with him blowing in his hefty, bluesy style. The group's a larger organ based soul jazz combo, with Joe Jones on guitar, and a number of lesser known sidemen fillingout the group: Yusef Ali, Dud Bascomb, Buddy Caldwell and Carl Wilson. Though the playing's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, a cutout notch, some light stained spots in front, and is stained and wrinkled at the bottom left and along the bottom.)
Willis Jackson —
Headed & Gutted ... LP Muse, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The date's a bit late, but this is a nice groover from Willis, with a strong jazzy sound, and organ by Mickey Tucker and guitar by Pat Martino. A few of the tracks are a bit more lyrical than the old days, but Willis' tone is always a treat, even in the mellow moments. Titles include "Miss ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson —
Nothing Butt ... LP Muse, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A nice return to the soul jazz style of Willis' years at Prestige – after cutting a few too-smooth albums for bigger labels during the 70s! The style here is nice and easy-going – longish tracks, with a quintet that features Willis' old bandmate Pat Martino on guitar, plus Charles ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Willis Jackson —
Single Action ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A 70s set from Willis Jackson – but one that has him working in the same groovy array of rhythms and phrasings brought to his best 60s work on Prestige! The group here features two familiar factors from before – Pat Martino on guitar and Carl Wilson on organ – both really ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willis Jackson —
West Africa ... LP Muse, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An unusual album for Willis Jackson, in that it's got a bit of an African feel to it – thanks mostly to added congas and percussion, and some high life-sounding guitar work by Ted Dunbar. Mickey Tucker plays electric piano and organ, which gives the set a nice mellow tone. Jackson's tone is ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Muse, 1984. Sealed ... $16.99
Back to basics work from Willis Jackson – a live date recorded in France at the start of the 80s, but one that's done with a soul jazz vibe that recalls his 60s concert sets for Prestige! The group here is a quartet, with Richard Groove Holmes on Hammond – and the tracks are long and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Shrink wrap is open in a middle section, which has caused very light wear on the cover – but overall, this is a nice copy!)
Eddie Jefferson —
Things Are Getting Better ... LP Muse, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the weirdest, wildest albums ever from Eddie Jefferson – a real standout classic that shows him retooling his sound for the 70s! After years of writing lyrics to James Moody and Charlie Parker tunes, Eddie lays out some crazy lyrics for modern jazz standards like "Freedom Jazz ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, name in pen & marker.)
Eddie Jefferson —
Vocal Ease (32 Jazz pressing) ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, Mid 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nice set that brings together the best moments from Eddie Jefferson's Muse years! Eddie's one of our favorite jazz vocalists of all time – and even though he got his start in the bebop years, these 70's recordings are still fantastic stuff. In fact, they may even show him in his best light ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Etta Jones —
Love Me With All Your Heart ... LP Muse, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Accompanied by Joe Newman on trumpet, Houston Person on tenor, Cedar Walton on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Hank Jones —
Groovin' High ... LP Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Sam Jones on bass, Mickey Roker on drums, Thad Jones on cornet, and Charlie Rouse on tenor. Titles include "Blue Monk", "I Mean You", "Jackie-Ing", "Algo Bueno", and "Sippin At Bells". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Sam Jones —
Something In Common ... LP Muse, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
It's not often that Sam Jones gets the chance to record as a leader with a group larger than a trio – but when he does, the results are always great – and this album's no exception! Jones is working here on a date that's easily one of his best ever – a sextet outing that features ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Clifford Jordan —
Inward Fire ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Quite an unusual set for Clifford Jordan – a large group effort that stands in stark contrast to some of his smaller combo work of the time! The ensemble features an incredible array of respected avant and soul jazz players – including Pat Patrick, Muhal Richard Abrams, Dizzy Reese, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Morgana King —
Another Time, Another Space ... LP Muse, 1988. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Accompanied by Ben Aronov on piano, Ted Nash on reeds, Steve LaSpina on bass, Warren Odze on drums, and John Kaye on percussion. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Morgana King —
Everything Must Change ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sublime work from Morgana King – a set that continues the unique mellow vocal tradition begun on her Reprise sides of the 60s, and continued strongly well into the 70s on Paramount and other labels. The setting's somewhat spare here – a small group with guitar, electric piano, bass, ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Muse, 1981. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A beautifully understated album from Morgana King – one that has her working with familiar arranger Torrie Zito, but in a style that's a bit more laidback than before! There's a bit of strings on the album, but they really just shade in the sound from the back – leaving plenty of space ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eric Kloss —
One, Two, Free ... CD 32 Jazz/Muse, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible little album from Eric Kloss – one of our favorites ever from this period, and a record that shows how tremendously he'd grown in just a few years of jazz recording! The set features a quintet with Dave Holland on bass, Ron Thomas on electric piano, and Pat Martino on guitar ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Land —
Xocia's Dance ... CD Muse, 1981. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great late set from Harold Land – a reunion with his old partner Bobby Hutcherson, in a hip soul jazz session with work from other great west coast talents like Oscar Brashear, George Cables, and Billy Higgins. The tracks aren't as leapingly modal as the pair's earlier work for Blue Note ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gloria Lynne —
Time For Love ... LP Muse, 1990. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Lytle —
Everything Must Change ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A later Muse date with legend John Patton on organ, Miles' drummer Al Foster diggin' in with the legendary George Duvivier on bass, and harp and synthesizer thrown in for added layers of sound. Johnny's signature songs the "Village Caller" and the mellow burner "Lela" are cast ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Lytle —
Fast Hands ... LP Muse, 1980. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great date from the revival years of Johnny Lytle – his stretch for Muse Records at the end of the 70s, and a bit of a return to his soul jazz roots of the 60s! The tracks here are a bit longer than before, but they've got a similar sort of energy – a nice rhythmic undercurrent that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear along the opening.)
Johnny Lytle —
Good Vibes ... LP Muse, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
More Johnny Lytle stuff recorded for Muse during his comeback period. This LP features a host of instruments not usually associated with Lytle's standard jazzy vibes style – including electric guitar (played by Melvin Sparks), piano (played by Neal Creque), and an arp synthesizer (which lays ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is great – but the cover has split top & bottom seams, surface wear, some staining on lower corner, and the back cover paste-on has wear along the top seam.)
Muse, 1991. Used ... $6.99
A later set by soul jazz vibist Johnny Lytle – but a great one too, and a date that's done with a straight ahead mode that shows he's still swinging hard! The record's a bit less groove-oriented than some of Lytle's earlier efforts, but in ways that really focus on his longer-wind chops as a ... (Jazz) read more CD
