Ralph Burns —
Bijou ... CD Period/OJC, 1955. Used ...
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Amazing small group work from Ralph Burns – a real standout, given the amount of his larger ensemble sessions in the 50s! The album features Burns on piano – overdubbed on some tracks – working with a combo that includes Jimmy Raney on guitar, Clyde Lombardi on bass, and Osie ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, still sealed!)
Al Haig —
Al Haig Quartet ... CD Period/Venus (Japan), 1954. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A near-lost session from pianist Al Haig – playing in an unusual (for him) format that features piano, guitar, bass, and drums! Haig's piano is recorded with a style that makes it a bit echoey – using the space of the studio in a way that seems to hang the notes in air a bit more, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print 1995 Japanese pressing with obi. Still sealed.)
Rare work as a leader from drummer Osie Johnson – two sessions recorded during the heyday of his career, when he was appearing as a sideman on countless other albums! The style here is similar to some of Johnson's other session work – particularly his contributions to the labels RCA ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Thad Jones, Jimmy Jones, Eddie Jones, Quincy Jones —
Jones Boys ... LP Period, 1957. Very Good ...
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Kind of a gimmicky session, but a great one nonetheless! It was Leonard Feather who first thought of rounding up all the "Jones" in jazz he could find, bringing them together for this unique date for the Period label – but fortunately, the quality of the work and strength of the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Vinyl is nice and clean – and cover is nice too, but has light tape on the seams.)
Thad Jones, Jimmy Jones, Eddie Jones, Quincy Jones —
Jones Boys ... CD Period/OJC, 1957. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Kind of a gimmicky session, but a great one nonetheless! It was Leonard Feather who first thought of rounding up all the "Jones" in jazz he could find, bringing them together for this unique date for the Period label – but fortunately, the quality of the work and strength of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Fantastic mid-50's work by Mingus, and a pivotal pair of recordings that clearly show his transition from bop bassist to groundbreaking modernist. The CD brings together two rare 10" albums that originally came out on the Period label in 1954. The albums are also noteworthy for the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great small group jazz vocals from Maxine Sullivan – who sings a mix of contemporary and traditional tunes here, with help from Dick Hyman on piano, Charlie Shavers on trumpet, and Hilton Jefferson on alto sax! (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album