A beautiful later set from Lorez Alexandria – produced by Houston Person, and put together with a sensitivity that really stands out! Although Lorez always sparkles on tunes that swing, she really rises to the occasion even more here on the ballads – really gentle tunes that are taken ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Nicely overstuffed CD that brings together some excellent tracks from Kenny Barron's early work as a leader for the Muse label! Barron spent a good part of the 60s working with one of Dizzy Gillespie's great groups, and by the time of these recordings, he'd emerged as a strong soul jazz modernist, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of Kenny's best albums from the 70s – a moody set of piano tracks – both electric and acoustic – that features backing by Ted Dunbar, David Williams, Sonny Morgan, and Albert Heath. Most of the tracks have a very nice warm 70's soul jazz sound – laidback, but ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(1998 pressing.)
Cecil Brooks III —
Collective ... CD Muse, 1989. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Nice later Muse work from Cecil Brooks III – working here with a "collective" that includes Gary Thomas on tenor, Greg Osby on alto, Geri Allen on piano, and Lonnie Plaxico on bass. Tracks are all quite soulful, and have that strong in the pocket groove we've come to love in Brooks' ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the hippest funky jazz combos of the 70s – stepping out here in their amazing debut for Cobblestone records! Catalyst had a groove that was unlike most of their contemporaries – a sound that was often jazzier than some of the tighter funk artists on labels like Kudu or Prestige, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(1981 pressing. Cover has some light aging on the opening edge, but this is a great copy!)
It's a dream come true! This beautiful 2 CD set brings together all of the rare Muse albums by the great fusion ensemble Catalyst. Although the band aren't necessarily the "funkiest band you never heard", they are an amazingly soulful jazz combo, and their albums are filled with tight ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Catalyst —
Unity ... LP Muse, 1974. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A killer bit of funky jazz from the 70s – issued on the Muse label, but a set hat would be right at home on the Black Jazz or Strata East imprints! Eddie Green, Odean Pope, Tyrone Brown, and Sherman Ferguson form the core of this funky fusion outfit, and they play in a beautiful way that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joe Chambers —
Almoravid ... CD 32 Jazz/Muse, 1973. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
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 moreCD
Spacey album of keyboard duets between Joe Chambers and the great Larry Young. Recorded shortly before Larry passed away, this album features him and Chambers on a number of different piano and synthesizers, and Chambers playing drums on a few tracks while Larry grooves on organ. Very free, with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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
Arnett Cobb & The Muse All-Stars —
Live At Sandy's ... LP Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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 ... LP Muse, 1973. Near Mint- ...
$7.99
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
A live recording with Walter Booker on Bass, Jimmy Cobb on Drums, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis on Tenor Sax, and John Hicks on Piano – plus additional material from Richie Cole's other Muse albums. (Jazz) CD
A nice little cooker from Junior – with no pun on the artist or title intended! The album's one of Cook's few sets as a leader, and arguably has an even better focus than most of the rest – thanks to strong production from Cedar Walton, who's also backing Junior for the record with his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Sonny Criss —
Crisscraft ... 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 moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has cutout notch and light wear. Labels have small stickers.)
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 moreCD
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 moreCD
(Out of print 1998 Master Sound pressing, includes obi.)
A compelling 70s set from reedman Eddie Daniels – a lot darker than some of his smoother jazz sides to come! There's a feel here that's almost in the CTI camp, but a bit spacier overall – as Daniels' work on flutes, tenor, and clarinet comes into play nicely with Fender Rhodes and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Eddie Daniels —
Brief Encounter ... LP Muse, 1977. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A compelling 70s set from reedman Eddie Daniels – a lot darker than some of his smoother jazz sides to come! There's a feel here that's almost in the CTI camp, but a bit spacier overall – as Daniels' work on flutes, tenor, and clarinet comes into play nicely with Fender Rhodes and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, aging, and a stained corner.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Heavy Hitter ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1979. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A Heavy Hitter from tenorist Eddie Lockjaw Davis – recorded a bit late in his career, but with a sound that's mighty nice – and every bit as great as some of his 60s recordings for Prestige! The combo's small, swinging, and soulful – Albert Dailey on piano, George Duvivier on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Papa John DeFrancesco —
Doodlin' ... CD Muse, 1992. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Papa John DeFrancesco on organ, Bill Easley on saxophone, Joey DeFrancesco on trumpet, Randy Johnson and Johnny DeFrancesco Jr on guitar, and Bryon Landham on drums. (Jazz) CD
Kenny Dorham —
Ease It! ... LP Muse, 1961/1974. Very Good ...
$14.99
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. NOTE – Cover is heavily stained and flaky at the bottom 4 inches.)
An overlooked fusion set from the mighty Muse Records – an early 80s date recorded under the leadership of keyboardist Mitch Farber, and featuring work from Randy Brecker on trumpet, Gary Campbell on tenor and soprano, and Steve Khan on guitar! Given the players, there's almost a major label ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Ricky Ford proves once again that he's one of the best under-discovered tenor talents of his time – with a range of power that stretches back to the end of the 70s soul jazz years, moving forward with the confidence of the young lions of the early 90s! This set's a tremendous batch of tunes ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A stellar album from this 70s soul jazz genius! Ricky Ford's an oft-underrecognized talent who played on a number of soul jazz sleepers during the 70s – including great work by Charles Mingus – and this album features him in strident soulful form as the leader of a tight quintet that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
A fantastic record from Grant Green's important early years – originally recorded for the Jazztime label in 1961 (and released under Dave Bailey's name), reissued in this form in the 70's by Muse. The set is headed up by drummer Dave Bailey – a set that's almost better than his classic ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice little groover with a real Strata East soul jazz kind of feel, featuring the great Ronnie Matthews on piano, plus Charles Davis on baritone, and Gerald Hayes on alto. Hayes, Davis, and trumpeter Tex Allen all contribute tracks, including "Brothers & Sisters", "Olea", ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Louis Hayes/Junior Cook with Woody Shaw —
Ichi-Ban (US pressing) ... LP Timeless/Muse, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, mostly near the top – vinyl is great!)
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 moreCD
(Out of print.)
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 moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Humes is on vocals – with backing from Arnett Cobb and Buddy Tate on tenor, Eddie Vinson on alto, and Gerald Wiggins on piano! (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Willis Jackson —
Bar Wars ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1977. Used ...
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 moreCD
(Out of print. Mark on barcode.)
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great later work from vocalist Eddie Jefferson! Although the title of this one might be read as a haunting premonition of Eddie's untimely early death, the grooves within show nothing of the tragedy that was to overtake him a few years later. Hard swingin' jazz vocal stuff, put together by one of ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a cosmetic mark on side 1. The bottom half of the cover is wavy with some staining & wear.)
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 moreCD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Etta Jones —
At Last ... CD Muse, 1995. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Etta Jones, not Etta James – working here with some great small group backing that includes Houston Person, who also produced the set! (Vocalists) CD
Nice 70s work from Etta Jones – done at a time when she was really opening up her sound, thanks in part to prdouction help from Houston Person! Houston's on the set on tenor, and other players include Walter Davis on piano, Buster Williams on bass, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Grady Tate on ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a lightly heated spot on Side 1 that does not affect play. Cover has light wear.)
Two late 70's Muse albums from pianist Hank Jones. Bop Redux is a trio session with George Duvivier on bass and Ben Riley on drums. Groovin High is a quinter date with the great Charlie Rouse on tenor, Thad Jones on cornet, Sam Jones on bass, and Mickey Roker on drums. (Jazz) CD
Clifford Jordan —
Adventurer ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1978. Used ...
Out Of Stock
A gem of a record from Clifford Jordan – proof that the 70s were possibly the greatest decade for his music! Although most of Jordan's contemporaries from the big tenor days of the 50s really didn't grow much during the 70s, Clifford always continued to develop his style – adding in ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Clifford Jordan on tenor saxophone, Cedar Walton on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Titles include "Midnight Waltz", "One For Amos", "Blue Monk", "Highest Mountain", and "John Coltrane". (Jazz) CD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a faint square sticker spot and "Independent Record Labels Make Good Music" sticker.)
Morgana King —
Portraits ... LP Muse, 1983. Sealed ...
Just Sold Out!
Later work from Morgana King – but further proof that the lady's one hell of a singer, and kept on making wonderful music long after fading from the public spotlight! The album's a relatively subtle affair, but that's the sort that always makes Morgana sparkle the most – the kind of ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Eric Kloss —
One, Two, Free ... CD 32 Jazz/Muse, 1972. Used ...
Temporarily 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 moreCD
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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
Drummer Eddie Marshall never cut many albums as a leader, but we'll always love him for this one – a sublime San Francisco 70s session that features tremendous vibes from the great Bobby Hutcherson! But actually, the whole group's great – and also includes George Cables on piano, James ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pat Martino —
Consciousness ... LP Muse, 1974. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pat's opening up his guitar lines here, and playing in a freer, post-Coltrane way than on his earlier albums. He's backed up here by Eddie Green on electric piano, plus Tyrone Brown on bass and Sherman Ferguson on drums. Tracks include "Impressions", "Consciousness", and " ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a split top seam, a partially split bottom seam, and light surface wear.)
Pat's opening up his guitar lines here, and playing in a freer, post-Coltrane way than on his earlier albums. He's backed up here by Eddie Green on electric piano, plus Tyrone Brown on bass and Sherman Ferguson on drums. Tracks include "Impressions", "Consciousness", and " ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A nice little album of soul jazz organ tracks by Jack McDuff, and proof that he was always still burning strong! Unlike other Hammond players, who got a bit sloppy in later years, McDuff always kept things interesting, and managed to come up with some creative arrangements and soulful solos that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Jack McDuff —
Re-Entry ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1988. Used ...
Out Of Stock
In our opinion, Jack McDuff never made a bad album – and this excellent later session is proof of that statement! The album's got a horrible cover – we'll state that from the start – but it's still a great batch of soul jazz organ tracks, played tightly by McDuff, with a group ... (Jazz) read moreCD
In our opinion, Jack McDuff never made a bad album – and this excellent later session is proof of that statement! The album's got a horrible cover – we'll state that from the start – but it's still a great batch of soul jazz organ tracks, played tightly by McDuff, with a group ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A set of folk songs, but handled in a way that isn't folksy at all – thanks to the lyrical genius of Spanish pianist Tete Montoliu! The music here has sources in older tunes from Catalonia – as you'd guess from the title – but Tete's handling of the material is all jazz, all the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
James Moody's definitely feelin it here – stepping back into a straighter hardbop mode after some funkier sets of the early 70s – really sounding great on tenor, alto, and flute – and working with a very hip quartet for the date! Kenny Barron's in the group on both electric and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An odd title, but a really wonderful album from Mark Murphy – an 80s session for Muse that easily matches some of his most creative moments for the label in the 70s! There's some wonderful versions of soulful jazz tracks here – takes on "Effendi" by McCoy Tyner, "Beauty ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Mark Murphy's classic set of tracks dedicated to Kerouac, with Richie Cole filling the role of Bird on alto, and Murphy singing vocalese versions of Parker's tunes, and reading from some of Kerouac's writings. Tracks include "Parker's Mood", "Boplicity", "Bongo Beep", ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Mark Murphy —
Jazz Standards ... CD Muse/32 Jazz, 1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ...
Out Of Stock
A great 2CD set that brings together some of Mark Murphy's best recordings for the legendary Muse label – one that has a focus on the more standard sides sung by Murphy, but in true Murphy mode, also has some really surprising moments! Murphy's work for the label really helped redefine the ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Mark Murphy's second album of jazz tracks by, about, and dedicated to Jack Kerouac. This one's got Mark reading from Big Sur and On The Road, plus doing a bit of a Lord Buckley monologue – all of which have musical accompaniment. He also sings a version of Billy Strayhorn's "Blood ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Arguably the best Mark Murphy album ever – a stunningly soulful, and slightly spiritual 70s session that features some of his hippest tunes ever – with backings from arranger Dave Matthews and a group that also includes The Brecker Brothers and Don Grolnick on keyboards! Titles include ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
One of his best for Muse, with a beautiful set of jazzy vocal grooves that includes his reading of "Stolen Moments" (later made famous by United Future Organization), plus "D.C. Farewell" and an excellent version of "Waters of March". Warm and breezy, with that ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
An unusual album from Mark Murphy – recorded at a time when he was maybe better-respected overseas, and forgotten a bit here on the US market! As part of that, the record features a great groover – the tune "Dingwalls", dedicated to the London club that Giles Peterson and ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Another great double release from the Muse vaults – both of which showcase Newman on a variety of reeds plus flute. Resurgence features a great group including Cedar Walton, Ted Dunbar, Marcus Belgrave, Buster Williams, and Louis Hayes. Still Hard Times features Howard Johnson on baritone, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the later Muse recordings, and a fairly straight ahead set of tracks featuring tenorist Person, along with Stan Hope on piano, Peter Martin Weiss on bass, Cecil Brooks III on drums, and Ralph Dorsey on conga. Tracks include "Time After Time", "Sweet Slumber", "Stormy ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Houston Person on saxophone, Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet, Stan Hope on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Grady Tate on drums. Titles include "Only Trust Your Heart", "Almost Like Being In Love", "Everything Happens To Me", and "Just For You". (Jazz) CD
Great back-to-basics work from Jimmy Ponder – a well-crafted but laidback session that has the guitarist really opening up nicely in a hip quartet! Jimmy never tries too hard to get things back to the sound of the old days – never any of those hokey nods to the acid jazz generation you ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Charlie Parker may live again in the title of this set – but given the strengths of the group, the album would be great even without a reference to Bird! The setting's a bop one, as you'd guess – but there's also a lot more going on here too, given that some of the tunes are longer and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Charlie Parker may live again in the title of this set – but given the strengths of the group, the album would be great even without a reference to Bird! The setting's a bop one, as you'd guess – but there's also a lot more going on here too, given that some of the tunes are longer and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped corner, but is nice overall!)
Red Rodney —
Home Free ... LP Muse, 1977. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
With Richie Cole on alto, David Schnitter on tenor, Barry Harris on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Leroy Williams on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Bill Watrous on trombone, George Young on tenor and flute, Roland Hanna on piano and electric piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Titles include "For Dizzy", "I Can't Get Started", "Red Bird", "Red Tornado", "Nos Duis Ga ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Personnel include Red Rodney on trumpet, Richie Cole on alto sax, Roland Hanna on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Eddie Gladden on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A great one from that moment when Red Rodney was working with Ira Sullivan – a set that has both on trumpet, plus more flute, tenor, and alto from Sullivan! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Red Rodney with Ira Sullivan —
Night & Day ... LP Muse, 1981. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Trumpeter Red Rodney works here with his great musical partner Ira Sullivan – a unique musician who also plays trumpet, but also blows alto and soprano too! Garry dial, Barry Smith, and Steve Bagby round out the personnel. Titles include "Muck & Meyer", "Frito Mistos" ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The legendary trumpeter plays with two key younger musicians – Ricky Ford on tenor and Richie Cole on alto – both players who break the groove way past bop! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and some notes in pen in back.)
An unbelievably fantastic album, and perhaps the greatest one that Dom Um Romao ever did! Dom recorded this one in America with a blend of Brazilian and New York musicians – creating an incredible sound that's unlike anything else we can think of! We'd place this record next to the best ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An incredible set of Brazilian jazz – one of the few albums that percussionist Dom Um Romao recorded as a leader, and sublime all the way through! The record's got a wonderful blend of funky fusion and Brazilian percussion – and features a group from two continents that includes Sivuca ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A nicely old school set of vocal work from Jonathan Schwartz – quite traditional, especially given the time of the recording – done in a way that makes you feel like you're catching Schwartz working the backroom at some New York club in the wee small hours of the morning! Piano ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tony Scott with Bill Evans —
Golden Moments ... LP Muse, 1959. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A great release of material from the late 50s – that time when reedman Tony Scott was really starting to experiment! This hip quartet date also features Bill Evans on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Pete LaRoca on drums – a wonderfully sensitive rhythm section who really keep things ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tony Scott with Bill Evans —
I'll Remember ... LP Muse, 1959. Sealed ...
Out Of Stock
An 80s issue of amazing early work from the hip team of Tony Scott and Bill Evans – Scott blowing modernist clarinet, with great piano from Bill – and rhythm from Jimmy Garrison on bass and Pete LaRoca on drums! Titles include "Garrison's Raiders", "Stella By ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A late date for Woody Shaw, but a great one too – a bit more straightforward than some of his more righteous albums of the 70s, but still proof that Shaw is easily one of the greatest trumpeters of his generation! The album's got a laidback sort of feel, and features a fair bit of familiar ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A late date for Woody Shaw, but a great one too – a bit more straightforward than some of his more righteous albums of the 70s, but still proof that Shaw is easily one of the greatest trumpeters of his generation! The album's got a laidback sort of feel, and features a fair bit of familiar ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Melvin Sparks —
Sparkling ... LP Muse, 1982. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A really great album from guitarist Melvin Sparks – and a definite comeback from the sound of some of his later work of the 70s! The group's a tight quartet – Buster Williams plays bass, Neal Creque plays piano, and Idris Muhammad's on drums – and the track list features a nice ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hard swinging work from James Spaulding – still sounding great after all these years! Spaulding's in perfect company here – with Ronnie Matthews on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums, plus horn work by Dan Faulk and Don Sickler, next to the range of flute and alto ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great take on the music of Thelonious Monk – recorded with special sensitivity by reedman James Spaulding, who ensures that the sound goes way past the usual Monk-styled outing! Things start out in relatively familiar territory, but as the record progresses it really opens up – as ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great work from James Spaulding – one of the few players of his generation who actually got better with age! As he was in his classic 60s Blue Note recording sessions with other leaders, Spaulding is a hell of a group player – extremely sensitive to the other members of his groups ... (Jazz) read moreCD