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Curtis Amy & Dupree Bolton —
Katanga (with bonus tracks) ... CD 
Pacific Jazz, 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A stellar set from one of the most underrated reed players of all time – a brilliant bit of searching soul jazz, cut at a time when Curtis Amy was leaving behind his Texas roots for the new sounds of the Coltrane generation! The album's quite different than the organ and tenor dates that Amy ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 limited edition pressing, part of the West Coast Classics series – in nice shape!)
Curtis Amy & Frank Butler —
Groovin Blue ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best Curtis Amy records for Pacific Jazz – and an album that really has him stretching out, hitting some of the more openly soulful modes that would develop further in the 60s! The set's a partnership with drummer Frank Butler, who himself is a pretty hip cat – and together, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Curtis Amy & Paul Bryant —
Blues Message ... LP 
Pacific Jazz, 1960. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A really wonderful session from the west coast scene – and one that marks a real change in styles as the 60s moved in! The vibe here is very different than the cool jazz of 50s releases on the Pacific Jazz label – as the great Texas tenor Curtis Amy is in the lead, working alongside ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Anderza —
Outa Sight (with bonus tracks) ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1962. Used ... $14.99
A lost treasure from the glory days of the LA soul jazz bop scene of the early 60s! Alto player Earl Anderza has this crazy tone that's unlike anything we've ever heard – and he plays with a calculated approach to atonality that hints at later work by Ayler and others – but which comes ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, West Coast Classics pressing – with bonus tracks!)
Pacific Jazz, Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
Nice 14 track compilation that brings together a lot of the best instrumental tracks from Chet's early years – and a good counterpoint to the Chet Baker Sings collection, which has also been issued recently. Chet's trumpet style here is light, lovely, and lyrical – with a sad haunting ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Chet Baker —
Chet Baker Big Band (with bonus tracks) ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used ... $5.99 7.99
A great no-nonsense session from Chet – blowing here with Russ Freeman on piano, blocking out backgrounds that work perfectly with the fragile tone of Chet's horn. The rest of the group features Carson Smith on bass and Larry Bunker on drums – and titles include "Bea's Flat", ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 West Coast Classics pressing – lots of bonus tracks!)
Pacific Jazz, 1954. Used ... $5.99
Maybe one of the greatest albums of Chet Baker vocal material you could ever hope to buy – a fantastic testament of the young talent at the top of his game – effortlessly moving between well-conceived trumpet solos and those fantastic vocals that were unlike any other singer at the time! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pacific Jazz, 1950s. Used ... $1.99
Pacific Jazz, 1957. Used ... $1.99 3.99
Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
Chet Baker —
Pacific Jazz Years (4CD set) ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1950s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Classic small group material from Chet Baker – 49 tracks, all recorded in the mid 50s for the excellent Pacific Jazz label – with help from Art Pepper on alto, Gerry Mulligan on baritone, and Russ Freeman and Bobby Timmons on piano! (Jazz) CD
Chet Baker —
Picture Of Heath ... CD Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
That's "Heath", not "health" – as you might think the title's misspelled – as in Jimmy Heath, who arranged most of the numbers on the set! Heath's contribution is a good one too – as it helps Baker create one of his most tightly-wrapped albums of the time, a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Picture Of Heath (aka Playboys) ... LP 29.99
Chet Baker —
Picture Of Heath (180 gram pressing) ... LP Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, 1956. New Copy Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
That's "Heath", not "health" – as you might think the title's misspelled – as in Jimmy Heath, who arranged most of the numbers on the set! Heath's contribution is a good one too – as it helps Baker create one of his most tightly-wrapped albums of the time, a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Picture Of Heath (aka Playboys) ... LP 29.99(Part of the excellent Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Chet Baker —
Picture Of Heath (aka Playboys) ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1956. Near Mint- ... $29.99
That's "Heath", not "health" – as you might think the title's misspelled – as in Jimmy Heath, who arranged most of the numbers on the set! Heath's contribution is a good one too – as it helps Baker create one of his most tightly-wrapped albums of the time, a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Tone Poet pressing, still in the stickered outer sleeve. Includes the insert.)
Chet Baker —
Prince Of Cool – The Pacific Jazz Years – 1952 to 1957 (3 CD set) ... CD Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
A pretty sweet 3 CD set that includes one disc of vocal tracks, a second disc with instrumental numbers, and a third highlighting work with Gerry Mulligan, Art Pepper, Shorty Rogers, and Russ Freeman – 52 tracks in all. (Jazz) CD
Chet Baker —
Sings & Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman & Strings ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1955. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic album of vocal tracks from Chet Baker – working here with a core group that features piano by Russ Freeman and flute by Bud Shank – plus additional arrangements on some tracks by the likes of Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich, and Frank Campo. The album's classic Chet all the way ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label Pacific Jazz pressing with deep groove. Back cover has a small set of notes taped near the bottom, but cover is nice overall.)
Pacific Jazz, 1953/1954. Used ... $9.99
Excellent lost jazz work from Chet Baker! The CD combines 5 tracks from a never-before-heard live set recorded in 1953 at the Curran Theatre in LA, plus 9 more cuts from 1954 session that was issued on the long out-of-print LP Jazz At Ann Arbor. Both sessions feature Chet playing with pianist ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chet Baker —
Trumpet Artistry Of Chet Baker ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1954. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A classic Pacific Jazz album, one that features Chet Baker laying back in three different ensembles – a quartet (with Russ Freeman), sextet (with Bud Shank and Bob Brookmeyer), and septet (with Jack Montrose, Herb Geller, and Bob Gordon). Arrangements are by Freeman, Montrose, and Johnny ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 50s black label World Pacific pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear, aging, and split seams held with several pieces of clear tape.)
Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
Chet Baker & Art Pepper —
Route ... CD Capitol/Pacific Jazz, 1956/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Richie Kamuca on tenor, Pete Jolly on piano, Leroy Vinegar on bass, and Stan Levey on drums. (Jazz) CD
Chet Baker & Bud Shank/Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Although the initial release of this music was a cheap attempt to cash in on the tragic fame of the late James Dean, this 1956 session was also one of the nicest big band dates to come out of the Pacific Jazz catalog of the 1950s! Chet Baker and Bud Shank are the featured soloists of the set ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Chet Baker & Russ Freeman —
Quartet – Russ Freeman & Chet Baker ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great no-nonsense session from Chet – blowing here with Russ Freeman on piano, blocking out backgrounds that work perfectly with the fragile tone of Chet's horn. The rest of the group is completed by Leroy Vinnegar on bass and Shelly Manne on drums – and the tracks are simple and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Chet Baker Quartet —
Jazz At Ann Arbor ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent early album from Chet Baker – recorded with his classic quartet lineup that included Russ Freeman on piano – and done in conjunction with a concert recorded in Ann Arbor, Michigan – oddly promoted by Ollie McLaughlin, a legendary figure on the Detroit soul scene in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bob Brookmeyer —
Body & Soul/Pacific Jazz, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Bob Brookmeyer Quintet —
Traditionalism Revisited (with bonus tracks) ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1957. Used ... $3.99
Beautifully modernist material from the great Brookmeyer – performing here with a well-suited group that features Jimmy Giuffre and Jim Hall, plus the great Dave Bailey on drums. The album features older tracks done in a surprisingly fresh style, and the trio of lead players dance around ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note/Pacific Jazz, Early 50s. Used 4 CDs ... $19.99
Seminal work from one of the greatest trumpeters of the postwar years – captured here right before his famous association with drummer Max Roach in the final years of his life! The set brings together everything that Clifford Brown recorded for both the Blue Note and Pacific Jazz labels ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker over barcode.)
Clifford Brown —
Jazz Immortal (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Blue Note/Pacific Jazz, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal west coast recordings by Clifford Brown – recorded in LA in 1954, with a mixture of hard bop and lyricism, in that sparkling mode that Brownie left as his indelible imprint on the west coast scene of the 50s! Players include Bob Gordon on baritone, Stu Williamson on trombone, Zoot ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hoagy Carmichael —
Hoagy Sings Carmichael ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1957. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful work from the legendary Hoagy Carmichael – and one of the few albums to feature him singing his own work! Hoagy's name is one that you're more likely to see in the songwriting credits than in the artist slot for a record – but he's actually got a wonderful voice, one that's ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joao Donato —
Sambou Sambou (aka Muito A Vontade) ... LP Pacific Jazz, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A landmark bit of bossa – one of the first albums ever recorded by Joao Donato, the Brazilian pianist whose styles would go onto influence many in the coming years – and the US issue of the the 1962 Polygram album Muito A Vontade! Joao's got an incredibly fluid touch on the keys – ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kenny Dorham & Jackie McLean —
Inta Somethin' ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic lost set – some of the most interesting early 60s work by both of the players! The group's co-led by Kenny Dorham and Jackie McLean – with rhythm backing by Walter Bishop Jr on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – a trans-continental trio of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese Liberty pressing, with insert – LLJ 70034. Bottom back cover has some very light aging, but this is a great copy overall.)
George Duke —
George Duke ... LP Pacific Jazz/United Artists, 1969/1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album by George Duke – one that features part of his first LP for Liberty, Save The Country, plus 3 tracks that were recorded at the same time, but never issued before! The groove is excellent – kind of a tighter take on the sublime electric mode that George hit on his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some light staining and waviness on the spine, and light wear.)
Teddy Edwards —
It's About Time ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1960. Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the most easily swinging of Teddy's albums from the time – thanks to backing from the Les McCann trio! The format is simple – one of those "jazz soloist meets the famous piano trio" sessions that were big in the late 50s and early 60s. Teddy gets plenty of room to ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label Pacific Jazz pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with some crackle and occasional pop. Cover has split seams with masking tape remnants, surface wear, aging, and a name in pen in back.)
Teddy Edwards —
Sunset Eyes ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1959/1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Teddy Edwards at the height of his powers – packing a tight, soulful punch that made him one of the most popular players on the west coast in the early 60s – and a great link between earlier R&B tenorists and the leaner sound of 60s jazz! Edwards has a nice gutbuckety tone at times ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sunset Eyes (with bonus tracks) ... CD 9.99
Pacific Jazz, 1959/1960. Used ... $9.99
Teddy Edwards at the height of his powers – packing a tight, soulful punch that made him one of the most popular players on the west coast in the early 60s – and a great link between earlier R&B tenorists and the leaner sound of 60s jazz! Edwards has a nice gutbuckety tone at times ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Limited edition 1998 West Coast Classics pressing, promotional stamp on CD.)
Booker Ervin —
Booker 'N Brass ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1967. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Although the "with brass" tag of this one might make you think it's a hokey big band album, the record is actually a far-reaching modernist session that has Book's edgey tenor fronting a large-ish group filled with some of the best trumpet and trombone players of his generation – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Booker Ervin —
Structurally Sound ... CD Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Booker Ervin's last sessions – quite different than some of his earlier work, and a great indication of the way that he was stretching his style in the years before his untimely death. The group's a committed band of modernists, and includes a young Charles Tolliver on trumpet, plus ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Structurally Sound (with bonus tracks) ... CD 12.99
Booker Ervin —
Structurally Sound ... LP Pacific Jazz, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of Booker Ervin's last sessions – quite different than some of his earlier work, and a great indication of the way that he was stretching his style in the years before his untimely death. The group's a committed band of modernists, and includes a young Charles Tolliver on trumpet, plus ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Structurally Sound (with bonus tracks) ... CD 12.99
Pacific Jazz/Blue Note (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
One of Booker Ervin's last sessions – quite different than some of his earlier work, and a great indication of the way that he was stretching his style in the years before his untimely death. The group's a committed band of modernists, and includes a young Charles Tolliver on trumpet, plus ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gil Evans —
Complete Pacific Jazz Sessions (New Bottle Old Wine/Pacific Jazz, 1958/1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
2 wonderful late 50s sessions from arranger Gil Evans – both of which we'd rank right up there with his best work with Miles Davis, or the albums under his own name for Impulse in the 60s! The first half of the CD is from the album New Bottle Old Wine – a record of swinging modern ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 Connoisseur edition. BMG Direct pressing.)
Pacific Jazz, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99 16.99
Fantastic record, and perhaps the best thing that Victor Feldman ever did. He takes his vibes and marimba – which are normally very snoozy in a jazz context – and gives them a nice Now Sound twist, with a cool studio South American feel. He plays with some great LA studio players ... (Now Sound) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty pressing. Cover has light wear, ink stamps, spot of marker.)
Victor Feldman —
Victor Feldman Plays Everything In Sight ... LP Pacific Jazz, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
They certainly got the title right on this one – as Feldman moves from his usual staid jazz mode, to come up with a very groovy LP! In the course of the album, Vic gets his hands on conga, sand blocks, vibes, drums, organ, electric piano, tympani, tambourine, jawbone, novachord, and a lot ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clare Fischer —
Extension (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Pacific Jazz/International Phonograph, 1963. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
An early moment of genius from the young Clare Fischer – one of his first sets for a larger ensemble, and the start of years of great work to come! Previous Pacific Jazz sessions featured Fischer in a piano trio – but this album lets Clare loose on a host of his own inventive ... (Jazz) read more CD
Clare Fischer —
First Time Out ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An amazing debut from pianist Clare Fischer – an artist who went onto have a subtle, but immediate influence upon both the American and Brazilian jazz scenes of the time! Fischer's got a lyrical approach to rhythm that's simply amazing – modern, but never cold and academic – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Clare Fischer —
First Time Out ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing debut from pianist Clare Fischer – an artist who went onto have a subtle, but immediate influence upon both the American and Brazilian jazz scenes of the time! Fischer's got a lyrical approach to rhythm that's simply amazing – modern, but never cold and academic – and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $5.99
One of Dizzy Gillespie's hippest big band sessions ever – and one of the few dates as a leader from arranger Gil Fuller! Fuller will always be best-remembered as the man who composed some of Dizzy Gillespie's best known tunes from the bop era – like "Manteca", "One Bass ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1992 CD pressing with a small cutout notch through the spine.)
Freddie Gambrell —
Freddie Gambrell With Ben Tucker, Bass ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Quite an obscure little session – especially for the Pacific Jazz label, who mostly worked with some of the bigger names on the west coast scene! Pianist Freddie Gambrell is a player we only know from this one rare album – but it's quite a gem, and is cut in an unusual format that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s Japanese pressing, PJ 1256, with obi and insert!)
Jim Hall/Pacific Jazz, 1960. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A really unusual trio outing from Jim Hall – almost overlooked, and with a really unusual feel overall – quite airy at times, but with a bluesy undercurrent too! There's a bit more bite here than on some of Jim's other records – a harder-edged, bluesier way of hitting the guitar ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – GXF 3138.)
Chico Hamilton —
Chico Hamilton Quintet (Pacific Jazz 1225) ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A classic from the west coast scene of the 50s – and not to be confused with other similar-titled Chico Hamilton albums at the time! This one sports an abstract painting on the cover, and was recorded in 1956 at the Forum Theater in Los Angeles – not live, but using the space as a very ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label World Pacific pressing with deep groove. Cover has split seams and some surface wear.)
Pacific Jazz, 1956. Near Mint- ... $28.99
An interesting early album from Chico Hamilton – one that has him working in a trio format, quite different than the chamber modern work of his more famous quintet! The style is not dissimilar, though – as the trio lineup is drums, bass, and guitar – with both of the stringed ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese King pressing, with obi – K18P 9219. Cover has a tiny split for an inch in the middle of the bottom seam, but is great overall.)
Pacific Jazz/Mosaic, Late 50s. Used 6 CDs ... $49.99
Features material from the albums Chico Hamilton Quintet Featuring Buddy Collette, Chico Hamilton Quintet In Hi Fi, Chico Hamilton Quintet, Zen The Music Of Fred Katz, Plays South Pacific, Ellington Suite, Original Chico Hamilton Quintet, Jazz Milestone Series, Jazz Swings Broadway, The Blues, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Please note that this set does not include the outer box or book, just the 6CDs.)
Richard Groove Holmes —
After Hours ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
An obscure early one from Groove Holmes! Despite the title, this one's actually a nice batch of pretty groovy tracks – played by Groove with two different trios, both of which give him plenty of room to stretch out, and prove that he always worked best in smaller ensembles! Lots of nice ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pacific Jazz, Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
Early work by Groove Holmes – the one organist who showed the scene that the west coast could boast a Hammond player as strong as the giants emerging from the east during the early 60s. The set features tracks recorded during the 1960s for the Pacific Jazz label, with Groove in groups that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Richard Groove Holmes —
Groove ... CD Pacific Jazz/Capitol, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
An early cooker from Richard Groove Holmes – and one of the most important Hammond jazz sets to come out of the west coast at the time! At a point when most folks think the east has a lock on the instrument, Groove bursts forth here with a great hard-edged sound – proof that the LA ... (Jazz) read more CD
Richard Groove Holmes —
Groove ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An early cooker from Richard Groove Holmes – and one of the most important Hammond jazz sets to come out of the west coast at the time! At a point when most folks think the east has a lock on the instrument, Groove bursts forth here with a great hard-edged sound – proof that the LA ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pacific Jazz, 1961. Very Good ... $11.99
Quite an unusual date – both for the players, who are normally more at home on Prestige Records – and for the Pacific Jazz label, who were then a cornerstone of west coast cool jazz! That setting doesn't keep the album from being a killer, though – as Gene Ammons wails away on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing. Cover has a bottom seam split, some surface & edge wear, name in pen.)
Pacific Jazz, 1966. Used ... $6.99 9.99
An unusual record, but a great one too – a set that mixes the offbeat reed work of Roland Kirk with some inventive ideas from a group of young west coast players! Some of the group members are names you'll recognize on their own from genre-crossing sessions for other labels – like ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pacific Jazz, 1960s. Used ... $4.99
A sweet little set of some of the Jazz Crusaders' best sides from the 60s – a hip swinging selection of short, tight, and very well played soul jazz numbers – grooving hard in a way that was very big with the jukebox and jazz AM crowd! The set list features a good mix of originals and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Chile Con Soul ... CD Pacific Jazz, Mid 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best 60s albums by the Crusaders – and a swinging Latin session to boot! The core group of The Jazz Crusaders is expanded with some funky flute from Hubert Laws, sweet organ licks from Clare Fischer, and lots of congas from Carlos Vidal – all of whom push the group past ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Classic Pacific Jazz Albums (4CD set) ... CD Pacific Jazz/Enlightenment, 1960s. Used 4CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Jazz Crusaders —
Festival Album – Recorded Live At The Newport & Pacific Jazz Festivals 1966 (with bonus tracks) ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Incredible work from the Jazz Crusaders – a brilliant album of longer tracks that has them working at their soulful, sophisticated best! The record's great proof that the Crusaders had a depth that many rarely gave them credit here – as they're working here in a complicated set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Freedom Sound ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Sublime early soul jazz from the Jazz Crusaders – a seminal set that really has the group taking off right away! The use of "freedom" in the title is well placed – as the set definitely shows the players stretching out a bit on their solos – hinting at the magic that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Crusaders —
Freedom Sound/Pacific Jazz/American Jazz Classics, 1961/1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jazz Crusaders —
Jazz Crusaders At The Lighthouse (with bonus tracks) ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The landmark first album to feature the Jazz Crusaders playing live at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach – the start of a great run of albums that would go onto help redefine the sound of soul jazz in the 60s! Although the group was already plenty darn great on their studio sides, working at ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 Pacific Jazz/EMI pressing.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Lighthouse '68 ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1968. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of their many fantastic live sets from The Lighthouse – just about all of which are excellent. This one's one of their best, and features a few beautiful longer tracks that have a spiritual soulful vibe that you don't always get from the group. These tracks include "Native ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Lighthouse '68 (Applause) ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of their many fantastic live sets from The Lighthouse – just about all of which are excellent. This one's one of their best, and features a few beautiful longer tracks that have a spiritual soulful vibe that you don't always get from the group. These tracks include "Native ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Crusaders —
Live At The Lighthouse '66 ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the Jazz Crusaders' classic funky live sets from the 60's, recorded live at the Lighthouse, where there talents were slowly becoming the stuff of legend. Nice tight soul jazz stuff, with some excellent groovers that include an early version of "Scratch", plus "Blues Up ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Live At The Lighthouse '66 ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1966. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the Jazz Crusaders' classic funky live sets from the 60's, recorded live at the Lighthouse, where there talents were slowly becoming the stuff of legend. Nice tight soul jazz stuff, with some excellent groovers that include an early version of "Scratch", plus "Blues Up ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and some discoloration from age.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Talk That Talk ... LP Pacific Jazz, Mid 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest records the Jazz Crusaders ever cut! The album's got their usual hard soul jazz quintet sound augmented by a bigger band – strangely uncredited on the record, but giving the group a lofty sound that pushes them into a whole new sound! The core style is still the LA soul ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazz Crusaders —
Uh Huh ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
Killer Jazz Crusaders material – exactly the kind of record that really had the group coming into their own in the second half of the 60s – finding a rich new groove that few other combos could match! The record captures the group at a perfect time – a point when they were ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi. Still sealed.)
Pacific Jazz, 1962. Very Good+ ... $33.99
A tremendous early album from drummer Ron Jefferson – a key player in the LA scene of the early 60s, and an artist who only cut a rare few sides! The album's wonderful for so many reasons – not the least of which is its lineup, which includes a young Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Frank ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black & silver label pressing – in nice shape! Vinyl is great – cover has white tape on the seams, and some light wear on the back.)
Carmell Jones —
Remarkable Carmell Jones ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Remarkable Carmell Jones, indeed – and one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by this up-and-coming force on the LA scene at the start of the 60s! Jones was a player who really showcased something new on the west at the time – a move away from cool jazz, and the start of a deeper, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pacific Jazz/Blue Note, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99 On March 3, 2023
Remarkable Carmell Jones, indeed – and one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by this up-and-coming force on the LA scene at the start of the 60s! Jones was a player who really showcased something new on the west at the time – a move away from cool jazz, and the start of a deeper, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the excellent Blue Note Tone poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, March 3.
John Lewis, Bill Perkins & Others —
2 Degrees East – 3 Degrees West (aka Grand Encounter) ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic meeting of east and west coast artists of the third stream jazz sphere of the late 50s – one that features the team of John Lewis and Percy Heath of the Modern Jazz Quartet working alongside the west coast tenor of Bill Perkins, plus the guitar of Jim Hall and drums of Chico ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available 2 Degrees East – 3 Degrees West (aka Grand Encounter) (Japanese pressing) ... CD 19.99
Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1956. Used ... $19.99
A classic meeting of east and west coast artists of the third stream jazz sphere of the late 50s – one that features the team of John Lewis and Percy Heath of the Modern Jazz Quartet working alongside the west coast tenor of Bill Perkins, plus the guitar of Jim Hall and drums of Chico ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi! Shrink has a small sticker remnant.)
John Lewis, Bill Perkins & Others —
Grand Encounter – 2 Degrees East/Pacific Jazz, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A classic meeting of east and west coast artists of the third stream jazz sphere of the late 50s – one that features the team of John Lewis and Percy Heath of the Modern Jazz Quartet working alongside the west coast tenor of Bill Perkins, plus the guitar of Jim Hall and drums of Chico ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available 2 Degrees East – 3 Degrees West (aka Grand Encounter) (Japanese pressing) ... CD 19.99(Japanese pressing, with obi – SGD 79.)
Tricky Lofton & Carmell Jones —
Brass Bag ... LP Pacific Jazz, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A gem of an album – and one of the few rare sides cut by trumpeter Carmell Jones! The album features some hip early 60s LA soul jazz arrangements by Gerald Wilson – played by a group that features work by Jones, trombonists Tricky Lofton and Lou Blackburn, and pianist Frank Strazzeri. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pacific Jazz/Get On Down, 1967. New Copy Gatefold ... $4.99 14.98
Very very very groovy stuff by this masterful jazz vibist, recorded with a sort of late 60s swingin' feel – but still very much in the pocket and warm as a summer breeze! Lytle has a pretty remarkable way of playing the vibes with speed and energy, yet the overall feel still has kind of a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Comes in a great, heavy cardboard gatefold-style package!)
Johnny Lytle —
Done It Again (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Pacific Jazz/Get On Down, 1967. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Very very very groovy stuff by this masterful jazz vibist, recorded with a sort of late 60s swingin' feel – but still very much in the pocket and warm as a summer breeze! Lytle has a pretty remarkable way of playing the vibes with speed and energy, yet the overall feel still has kind of a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Done It Again (LP sleeve edition) ... CD 4.99
Johnny Lytle —
Swingin' At The Gate ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little live album from soul jazz vibist Johnny Lytle – and maybe one of his best of the 60s! The set was recorded at the Village Gate, and it mixes Lytle's usual blend of vibes and organ with a nice touch of Latin percussion – which really expands the sound in a great way! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and multple strips of aged tape on the seams.)
Les McCann —
Les McCann Ltd In New York ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer live set by Les McCann – a rare 60s outing that moves past his more familiar trio format, and adds some horn players to the mix! The change is wonderful – as the set features work from Blue Mitchell on trumpet, and both Stanley Turrentine and Frank Haines on tenor – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Les McCann —
Les McCann Ltd In New York (80s pressing) ... LP Pacific Jazz/Liberty, 1961. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A killer live set by Les McCann – a rare 60s outing that moves past his more familiar trio format, and adds some horn players to the mix! The change is wonderful – as the set features work from Blue Mitchell on trumpet, and both Stanley Turrentine and Frank Haines on tenor – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Les McCann —
Les McCann Ltd In New York (with bonus tracks) ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer live set by Les McCann – a rare 60s outing that moves past his more familiar trio format, and adds some horn players to the mix! The change is wonderful – as the set features work from Blue Mitchell on trumpet, and both Stanley Turrentine and Frank Haines on tenor – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print)
Les McCann —
Les McCann Ltd Plays The Truth ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1960. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Nice early trio side by McCann and co., with Leroy Vinegar on bass and Ron Jefferson on drums. Sweet, sanctified soul jazz with a nice rolling groove throughout. Includes "Vacushna", "Fish This Week, But Next Week Chitlings", and, of course, "The Truth". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Les McCann —
Les McCann Sings ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
An early vocal set from Les McCann – quite unusual, and pretty darn soulful as well! The album's done in a mode that foreshadows Les' move to soul during the 70s, and features him singing to some hip arrangements by Gerald Wilson – in a soulful, jazzy style that was common for LA of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2010 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Les McCann —
Pretty Lady ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty great set from Les McCann – and quite a bit different than some of his other work of the time! This one's sub-billed as "the ballad style of Les McCann" – but it features Les playing these laidback, mellow numbers that are way different than most jazz ballads of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Les McCann & The Jazz Crusaders —
Jazz Waltz ... CD Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A real cooker – and a stone soulful set that works some real magic at so many levels! First off, the record brings together two of the hottest talents on the west coast scene of the 60s – pianist Les McCann, and the firey young Jazz Crusaders – who are really burning here with a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pacific Jazz, 1962. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A quartet session that has Les playing with Leroy Vinnegar on bass, Ron Jefferson on drums, and Joe Pass on guitar. Pass' guitar opens the group up nicely – expanding Les a bit past some of the gospel drenched work of earlier yesr. Tracks include "Maichen", "Bernie's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black and silver label Pacific Jazz pressing. Cover has splitting on the seams, light surface wear, and a name in pen.)
Wes Montgomery —
Far Wes ... CD Pacific Jazz, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Pony Poindexter on alto saxophone, Harold Land on tenor saxophone, Buddy Montgomery on piano, Monk Montgomery on bass, and Louis Hayes and Tony Bazley on drums, . (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Pacific Jazz, 1957. Used ... $5.99
With Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Buddy Montgomery on vibes, and Monk Montgomery on bass. (Jazz) CD
(1996 pressing. Small cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Gerry Mulligan —
California Concerts Vol 2 ... CD Pacific Jazz, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Volume 2 of a classic live album by Gerry – expanded to include the entire concert recorded in December of 1954 in San Diego. The group's a great one – and features Zoot Sims, Bob Brookmeyer, Larry Bunker, Red Mitchell, and Jon Eardley – and this version is expanded a lot from ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gerry Mulligan —
Complete Pacific Jazz & Capitol Recordings Of The Gerry Mulligan Quartet & Tentette With Chet Baker (3CD set) ... CD Pacific Jazz/Mosaic, 1952/1953/1957. Used 3CDs ... Out Of Stock
Not just the Pacific Jazz sides, but the great Capitol work too – small group work and larger ensemble material, with some unreleased tracks! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print – with box and book in nice shape!)
Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1956. Used ... $14.99
Gerry Mulligan brings the piano back in nicely here – but in a way that still hangs onto all the best modern tones of his earlier Pacific Jazz sessions! The date's a live one – done at Storyville in Boston – but the sound is wonderfully intimate, with Gerry on baritone sax and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Gerry Mulligan Quartet – At Storyville (Japanese pressing) ... CD 11.99(Sealed, includes obi.)
Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1956. Used ... $11.99 14.99
Gerry Mulligan brings the piano back in nicely here – but in a way that still hangs onto all the best modern tones of his earlier Pacific Jazz sessions! The date's a live one – done at Storyville in Boston – but the sound is wonderfully intimate, with Gerry on baritone sax and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Gerry Mulligan Quartet – At Storyville ... CD 14.99(1995 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Gerry Mulligan —
Gerry Mulligan Quartet – Recorded In Boston At Storyville ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Gerry Mulligan brings the piano back in nicely here – but in a way that still hangs onto all the best modern tones of his earlier Pacific Jazz sessions! The date's a live one – done at Storyville in Boston – but the sound is wonderfully intimate, with Gerry on baritone sax and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – PJ 1228.)
Gerry Mulligan Quartet – At Storyville (Japanese pressing) ... CD 11.99
Gerry Mulligan Quartet – At Storyville ... CD 14.99
Pacific Jazz, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99 29.99
A full LP that collects together earlier recordings by Mulligan – done in the years 1952 and 1953, with a quartet that features Chet Baker, and bass by either Carson Smith or Bob Whitlock, and drums by either Larry Bunker or Chico Hamilton. Both Mulligan and Baker recorded together a number ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Pacific Jazz pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, partial split on the bottom seam, light surface wear.)
Pacific Jazz/EMI (Japan), 1953. Used ... $11.99
A seminal session from Gerry Mulligan – one of his 50s quartet recordings with Chet Baker, in a group that also includes Carson Smith on bass and Larry Bunker on drums. The pianoless quartet grooves nicely in a twin-horn frontline – gliding effortlessly through tunes that include " ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2001 Japanese pressing.)
Joe Pass —
Catch Me! ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1963. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Nice, mellow, and very groovy! Joe Pass plays here with the piano and organ of Clare Fischer, who's always one of our favorites – a player who manages to turn any session into something more than it appears at face value – thanks to a strong sense of craft and cleverness! Clare's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Catch Me! (Japanese pressing) ... CD 18.99(Black label mono pressing. Cover has light surface wear and a name in pen.)
Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1963. Used ... $18.99
Nice, mellow, and very groovy! Joe Pass plays here with the piano and organ of Clare Fischer, who's always one of our favorites – a player who manages to turn any session into something more than it appears at face value – thanks to a strong sense of craft and cleverness! Clare's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Joe Pass —
Complete Pacific Jazz Joe Pass Quartet Sessions (5CD set) (NO BOOK/Pacific Jazz/Mosaic, Early 60s. Used 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock
All the good stuff from Joe Pass, and none of the gimmicky sessions – all in one great package, with lots of unissued tracks! Includes material from sessions for the Joe Pass albums Catch Me, Joy Spring, For Django, and 12 String Guitar Movie Themes – plus the Les McCann albums On Time ... (Jazz) read more CD
