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Swingville/Prestige, 1962. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A later session of trad revival tunes – with Allen on trumpet, plus vocals on 2 tracks, and a laidback trio that includes Lannie Scott on piano, Jerry Potter on bass, and Frank Skeete on drums. Tracks include "There's A House In Harlem", "I Ain't Got Nobody", "Sleepyt ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label Bluesville pressing in a textured cover with a Swingville logo. Vinyl has a short click during "Nice Work", but the rest is great.)
Gene Ammons —
Big Sound (Groove Blues/Prestige, 1958. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $8.99
A nice 2LP set that collects material recorded on January 3, 1958 – originally issued as 2 separate LPs, The Big Sound and Groove Blues, but collected here together in its entirety, along with a good set of notes! The album's classic Ammons, playing in a laidback open-ended blowing session, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Gene Ammons —
Blue Gene ... CD 
Prestige, 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Way more than just an album with Gene Ammons as a leader – and instead, a set that truly earns the "all stars" listed on the cover – thanks to a great array of supporting players, and a very loose, open-ended jam session style that lets everyone get in plenty of solo space! ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Ammons —
Blue Greens And Beans (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch 
Prestige, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons —
Boss Tenor ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A soul jazz classic from Gene Ammons – the kind of session that easy made him "boss" on tenor – with a tone and conception that few other players could touch! The set is done in a style that's laidback, but never too loose – bouncing along in that "with conga" ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1970. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great bit of jazz funk from tenor genius Gene Ammons – really reinventing himself here after some time off the scene in the 60s! The set has Gene picking up a great groove with help from Billy Butler on guitar and Sonny Phillips on organ – and the great Bernard Pretty Purdie is also ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Prestige, 1973. Very Good ... $2.99
Dang! Poor Gene Ammons kept getting stuck with albums that had titles which referenced his prison time! Fortunately, the quality of this one's good enough to live past the stupid name – and the record has Gene blowing with a larger group of west coast soul jazz players, arranged by Bobby ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is clean except for a mark that clicks through the second half of side 1.)
Prestige, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Gene Ammons has some pretty hip friends here – a roster of talent that includes guest appearances by hornmen Cannonball Adderley, Dexter Gordon, and Nat Adderley on one long jam number – plus Hampton Hawes on electric piano on the entire set! The work's done in a laidback, long-blowing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and some wear.)
Gene Ammons —
Gene Ammons All Star Sessions (aka Woofin & Tweetin) ... LP Prestige, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic album from Gene Ammons – one that features the tenor legend at his prime, working in two different settings! The first batch has Ammons "battling" Sonny Stitt in a set of stuff that features hard twin tenors in the frontline, with the kind of cutting contests the two of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Prestige, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
An excellent overview of Ammons' early years at Prestige – back when he was recording mostly 78s for the label, and king of the jukebox scene! The sides vary between bop, swing, and a bit of rougher R&B styled tunes – and players include Sonny Stitt, Duke Jordan, Benny Green, Bill ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Prestige, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Our favorite side of Gene Ammons' talents – summed up nicely in a 2LP set! Ammons wasn't the first tenor player to work with a Hammond organ, but once the format gained popularity, Gene made a wise move to take it up – and it became a pairing that forever defined the later years of his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring wear.)
Prestige/Victor (Japan), 1974. Used ... $24.99
Gene Ammons' last session – not as funky as earlier work for Prestige, but still pretty darn nice! The group's got Gary Bartz on alto, Kenny Drew on piano, Sam Jones on bass, Louis Hayes on drums, and Nat Adderley on cornet – and they groove together well, in the kind of soul ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1998 20bit K2 pressing. Includes obi.)
Gene Ammons —
Hi Fidelity Jam Session (aka Happy Blues) ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons in a mighty nice setting – working here in an open-ended jam session style that brings all his best live energy into play at the studio of Rudy Van Gelder! The set's got a crackle that really goes beyond the earlier, shorter bop recordings from Ammons – and a bit more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Gene Ammons —
Jug ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A real turning point in the career of Gene Ammons – a record that almost returns Ammons to his earthier roots, and in the process helps build up a whole new sound in soul jazz for the 60s! The "Jug" nickname in the title is kind of a joking way to help Ammons stand alongside "M ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A nice selection of rare Gene Ammons work from the mid 50s – all long, hard-blowing tracks! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear and a cut corner.)
Gene Ammons —
Round About One AM/Prestige, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Gene Ammons —
Up Tight! ... LP Prestige, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little session by Jug – cut after the late 50s blowing session years, and with a much tighter sound that's very much in the pocket! The record features two groups – one with Walter Bishop, Art Davis, and Art Taylor; the other with Patti Brown, George Duvivier, and Taylor ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with circled trident logo and Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and a stain on the back, but looks nice overall.)
Prestige, 1962/Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
The first-ever issue of material recorded in Chicago in 1962 – a rare session by pianist Dodo Marmarosa, one that was to be his last on earth! Dodo's working with a trio that includes Sam Jones on bass and Marshall Thompson on drums – in a sad, almost bluesy style that's a wonderful ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Billy Boy Arnold —
More Blues On The South Side ... LP Prestige, 1965. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Smoking blues from Billy Boy Arnold – an artist who never got the fame as some of the bigger acts on Chess Records in the 60s – but who could certainly cook with the best Chicago electric sound! Arnold sings and plays guitar on the record – with a bold, upfront quality that ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear and is faded a bit along the top seam and spine.)
Gary Bartz —
Singerella – A Ghetto Fairy Tale ... LP Prestige, 1974. Very Good+ ... $28.99
One of the last Gary Bartz albums for Prestige – and a really unique session with a different feel than some of his earlier work! Gary's still got plenty of angular funk in his sound here – thanks to some edgey keyboards from Hubert Eaves – but he's also tightened things up a bit ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Back cover has a very light promo stamp.)
Prestige/OJC, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The first album ever cut by George Benson as a leader – a cooker of a soul jazz set, recorded back when George was the guitarist in Jack McDuff's classic 60s quartet! The album's almost a McDuff Quartet one – since Jack's on Hammond and Red Holloway is on tenor – but the group's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
An amazing album that has Art Blakey completely reinventing himself for the 70s! Blakey shifts from straight hardbop to kind of a modal soul jazz groove, touched with some of the electric playing of the younger jazz generation, but not enough to qualify as fusion or funk. Instead, he's working ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige/OJC, 1963. Used ... $6.99
One of Art Blakey's best non-Blue Note albums of the 60s – a hard-wailing live set that fully exploits the best talents of the six-piece version of the Jazz Messengers! The group here is that tremendous sextet that featured Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Wayne Shorter ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ugetsu – Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers At Birdland (remastered – with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1963. Used ... $4.99 9.99
One of Art Blakey's best non-Blue Note albums of the 60s – a hard-wailing live set that fully exploits the best talents of the six-piece version of the Jazz Messengers! The group here is that tremendous sextet that featured Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Wayne Shorter ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ugetsu – Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers At Birdland (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1953. Used ... $11.99
A nice album compiling of some of the less-collected work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings done in Europe for the Metronome and Vogue labels, recorded with a great larger group. Sides feature Brown working with Quincy Jones, Gigi Gryce, Anthony Ortega, Juimmy Cleveland, and others ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rusty Bryant —
Fire Eater (180 gram pressing) ... LP Prestige, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A monster – and one of the best jazz funk albums ever on Prestige! Rusty Bryant blows his top off on this one – taking his tenor stylings out of the more staid R&B mode of earlier years, working with some younger heavy funk jazz players to craft a brilliant album of long searing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf Series – on 180 gram vinyl and in a tip-on sleeve!)
Rusty Bryant —
Night Train Now! ... LP Prestige, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the first few funky classics from tenorist Rusty Bryant – a record that showed a whole new side of his talents, thanks to the addition of a rock-solid rhythm section! As the title might imply, there's a bit of Rusty's old "Night Train" sound in spirit here – but the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue circle logo label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp, in fantastic shape!)
Kenny Burrell —
Out Of This World ... LP Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little album by Burrell – one that has Ray Barretto on most cuts, giving the album a similar Latiny feel to his classic Midnight Blue album on Blue Note. The best part, though, is Coleman Hawkins, who plays tenor on 4 of the album's 7 tracks – 2 of which are bossa-tinged ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Vinyl has a short click during "Tres Palabras". Cover is great.)
Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Raney —
Two Guitars ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... $9.99
A wonderful album by these two jazz guitarists – and one that features them playing in a much harder mode than usual! The album's cut in the open-ended style of some of the Prestige jam session sets – with a very able group that includes Mal Waldron, Art Taylor, Doug Watkins, Donald ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... $4.99
One of our favorite Kenny Burrell albums – and a record with a much deeper feel than lots of his other work! Kenny cut this album with John Coltrane in 1958 – and the session's a real standout in both of their careers at the time – Kenny's, for being a well-crafted, highly-focused ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1957/1958. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A great little two-fer that brings back some of Kenny Burrell's best work! The first disc on the set is the massive set he cut with Coltrane in 1958 – and it's not only some of Burrell's best guitar playing on record, but also a unique session that has Coltrane blowing extremely well, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has some light wear.)
Jaki Byard —
Here's Jaki ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Important early work from Jaki Byard – one of his first records as a leader, and a wonderful set of quirky piano trio tunes! Jaki's working here with Ron Carter on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – in a format that's similar to other trio records of the time, but which is really pushed to ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Recent pressing.)
Prestige, 1965. Used ... $29.99
An excellent live set from Jaki Byard – one of his best Prestige albums ever, and a key indication of his growing genius in the mid 60s! The group's a quartet – with the amazing rhythm team of George Tucker on bass and Alan Dawson on drums – and a young Joe Farrell plays both ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jaki Byard Quartet —
Last From Lennie's ... CD Prestige, 1965. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A treasure trove of lost material from Jaki Byard – recorded during a time when he was at the height of his powers! The 7 tunes on this set were originally cut for the 2 volume series of live recordings Byard did for Prestige in the mid 60s – and of those 7, only 1 was ever issued, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Donald Byrd & Kenny Burrell —
All Night Long ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sublime late 50s hardbop – recorded in the best Prestige blowing session mode! The record has an incredibly open-ended feel – as you might probably guess from the track "All Night Long", which runs for all of side one, and gives all the players included plenty of room to work ... (Jazz) read more CD
(CONDITION NOTE: disc has a small center hub crack that has been secured with two hub stickers.)
Teddy Charles —
Evolution ... LP Prestige, 1953/1955. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A full 12" LP that combines two earlier sessions by Teddy Charles – some of his best early 50s modernist work, proof that he was one of the standout talents of the postwar years on vibes! The first session features two long tracks – "Evolution" and "Free" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – SMJ 6617 M. Cover has some light wear near the bottom, but vinyl is great!)
Prestige/Swingville, 1960/1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
A 2-fer set from the 70s – with 2 great older albums from Buck & Buddy! First up is the self-titled Buck & Buddy – beautiful blowing from Buck Clayton and Buddy Tate – captured here in the relaxed, easy-going setting of the Swingville label! The album's got a lot more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ringwaer, edge wear, and splitting in the top seams.)
Prestige, 1960. Very Good+ ... $24.99 29.99
Arnett Cobb's definitely sizzlin on this classic album for Prestige – a stripped-down quartet setting that features his bold tenor sax right up front in the mix, cutting deeply on a half dozen well-recorded tracks! The sound here is simple, soulful, and completely effective – very much ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver and black label NJ pressing, with RVG stamp – in a purple-tinged cover with the status logo. Vinyl has a short click near the end of side one, but is very nice overall.)
Prestige, 1956. Used ... $4.99
Possibly the strongest album ever recorded by mellow-voiced jazz vocalist Earl Coleman – a singer with a deeper style that's very much in the classic Billy Eckstine mode, but which swings a bit more freely in a small combo! The set's got a nicely open style – with longer tracks than ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Prestige/Craft, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99 8.99
The legendary John Coltrane was a leader on some amazing recordings of the late 50s and 1960s – but right at the start of his career, he also added key contributions to records headed up by other folks too – and some of the best of those moments are collected here in this well-done set! ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Still sealed.)
John Coltrane —
Another Side Of John Coltrane ... CD Prestige/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The legendary John Coltrane was a leader on some amazing recordings of the late 50s and 1960s – but right at the start of his career, he also added key contributions to records headed up by other folks too – and some of the best of those moments are collected here in this well-done set! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Another Side Of John Coltrane ... CD 6.99
Prestige, Late 50s. Good ... $14.99 24.99
An album issued in the years after John Coltrane left the Prestige Records label – but a set that includes some very compelling sounds from the early years, really showing the tenorist in a strongly spiritual transition! Coltrane plays tenor throughout, and the record also features the Red ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl has a slight warp and plays with distortion and crackle. Cover has some wear and aging, with heavy wear and splitting in the bottom seam.)
Prestige, 1957/1958. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Not to be confused with the single LP Bahia, this 2LP set features tracks from that one – plus titles from Stardust, and the full album Cattin With Coltrane & Quinichette. The first LP features tracks with Trane blowing with the Red Garland Trio, plus one additional tune with the same ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Coltrane —
Black Pearls ... LP Prestige, 1958. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful name for a beautiful record – a classic set of hardbop material from John Coltrane's early years as a leader – and a session that has him working with Donald Byrd on trumpet, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art Taylor on drums! The album's got a beautifully ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing, with Van Gelder stamp. Back cover has light wear and a small name, front is nice.)
Prestige, 1957. Sealed ... $29.99
Classic early John Coltrane for Prestige – less a bold statement as a leader than a strong batch of blowing session-styled tracks that show how well Coltrane could hold his own with more established players! The groups on the set vary from track to track – and feature players that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 80s OJC pressing – sealed, with obi!)
John Coltrane —
Coltrane (Prestige) ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic early John Coltrane for Prestige – less a bold statement as a leader than a strong batch of blowing session-styled tracks that show how well Coltrane could hold his own with more established players! The groups on the set vary from track to track – and feature players that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Coltrane (Prestige) ... LP 29.99
Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A classic set for Prestige, originally issued as the album Coltrane – less a bold statement as a leader than a strong batch of blowing session-styled tracks that show how well Coltrane could hold his own with more established players! The groups on the set vary from track to track – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing. Labels have name in marker. Cover has light wear, a trace of a price sticker, a small split on the top seam, and a small rip on the top right corner.)
Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
2 classic John Coltrane albums in a single set! The package first offers up Traneing In – a beautiful album that more than lives up to its evocative title – an early session from John Coltrane, filled with long tracks that slide along brilliantly! As with many other classic Prestige ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear, aging, and a small stain in front.)
Prestige, 1957. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Excellent stuff – and one of the few rare early jazz sides to feature tuba player Ray Draper! Draper later went onto do a heck of a lot of studio and soul work, but at this early point in his career, he was a striking modernist, recording with Coltrane and Jackie McLean, in a mindblowing ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover is slightly wavy at the back panel.)
Prestige, 1957/1958. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
Strong work – even if the album is sort of a collection of tracks that Trane recorded for Prestige, instead of a discreet album. The 2LP set is from the mid 70s – and combines tracks originally issued on the albums Lush Life and Coltrane. Side one of Lush Life features Coltrane's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $34.99
This is a collection of some of Coltrane's work in the late 50s and some of these tracks were previously issued on Lush Life, The Last Trane and Settin The Pace. Some of the musicians who played in these sessions are Earl May, Art Taylor, Donald Byrd, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Louis Hayes. The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s green label issue. Cover has light surface wear.)
John Coltrane —
Stardust ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A mellow soulful classic by John Coltrane – and one of his best-remembered early albums for Prestige! The session has all the gentle glow that you might guess from the title – a laidback, open-ended approach that has Coltrane blowing long solos over rhythms from the trio of Red Garland ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige, 1958/1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
An excellent double-length album that brings together a full session of material by John Coltrane – titles that were initially scattered over a number of different albums, but finally brought back together for this package! The album features Coltrane blowing in a quintet with trumpeter ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has a small trace of a price sticker, ring and edge wear, and light aging.)
Prestige, 1957. Used ... $6.99 8.99
A beautiful album that more than lives up to its evocative title – an early session from John Coltrane, filled with long tracks that slide along brilliantly! As with many other classic Prestige albums from Trane, backing is by the trio of Red Garland piano, Paul Chambers bass, and Art Taylor ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige, 1957. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A beautiful album that more than lives up to its evocative title – an early session from John Coltrane, filled with long tracks that slide along brilliantly! As with many other classic Prestige albums from Trane, backing is by the trio of Red Garland piano, Paul Chambers bass, and Art Taylor ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing. Cover has light wear, a cutout notch, and a initals in pen. Label also has initials in pen.)
Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
The team of Coltrane and Mobley seems like a strange pairing from the perspective of the history books – but at the time, the pair were two of the brightest new stars on the tenor, each with a sound and style that would make them huge, so it was no surprise that they were brought together for ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light surface & edge wear.)
Sonny Criss —
I'll Catch The Sun ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Excellent material from Sonny Criss' late 60's comeback period! By this point, Criss had a sound, style, and maturity that was unmatched by any of his LA contemporaries – a way of blowing the alto that was neither boppish, nor cliched in R&B modes – and instead burst forth with a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ... $6.99 9.99
The great altoist Sonny Criss is one of our favorite-ever reed players, and this beautiful session from his late 60's "comeback" period is a loving portrait of the wide range of his deep deep talents! On the surface, the record is deceptively simple, and only features Criss' work on alto ... (Jazz) read more CD
Sonny Criss —
This Is Criss! (RVG remastered with bonus track) ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1966. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful comeback LP recorded by LA alto genius Sonny Criss in the mid 60s – his first American session after a few years in France, and a few years off the scene back home! Sonny's time away had profound effects on his playing – and on this album, he returns transformed from the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Please Note – CD case has a small cutout hole.)
Prestige, 1967. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A fantastically beautiful album that strongly proves the old jazz adage "It's not the song, but the singer"! The "singer" in this case is alto player Sonny Criss – and the songs are a middle of the road batch of compositions, like "Sunny", "Willow Weep For ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label circle logo stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Prestige, 1956. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A beautiful album of material by Tadd Dameron – and one that still stands as one of his greatest moments! The record features 5 long readings of classic Dameron compositions – like "The Scene Is Clean", "Fontainebleau", and "Delerium" – all played by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... $6.99
A sublime early set from John Coltrane – and one of Tadd Dameron's greatest moments on record ever! The session's a laidback quartet one – with John Simmons on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums, completing the group with Dameron on piano and Trane on tenor – all coming together ... (Jazz) read more CD
Moodsville/Prestige, 1960. Very Good ... $14.99
Great work from the famous team that featured Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor and Shirley Scott on organ – recorded here in the mellow, open-ended setting of Prestige Records' Moodsville label – a perfect setting for the late nite stylings of the pair! There's a slight more groove to this ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp in a Moodsville cover. Cover has some surface wear, a split top seam, and discoloration from age.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis & Johnny Griffin —
Battle Stations ... LP Prestige, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic sound from this famous team – a set that's maybe even rawer than some of theire previous records together – although all of them are pretty darn amazing! Rhythm is by Norman Simmons, Vic Sproles, and Ben Riley – and the album's actually a bit gutsier and more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow and black NJ label pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover has some corner wear, a small center split in the bottom seam, and some wear and a smaller piece of aged tape in back.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis & Johnny Griffin —
Live At Minton's ... CD Prestige/Fantasy, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic live material from this heavy tenor pair – track that appared on The First Set, The Midnight Show, and The Late Show! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $14.99
Lockjaw and Griff were a mighty team together – and their records from the 60s cook with incredible intensity. This great set was recorded at Minton's Playhouse in Harlem, on January 6, 1961 – as part of a marathon live session that was a big seller for Prestige. The group's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis/Prestige, 1959. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The title's terrible, but the album's a great one – a really classic-styled jam session, of the sort that the Prestige label hardly ever recorded! The session features 4 tenor giants of slightly older vintage – Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Coleman Hawkins, Arnett Cobb, and Buddy Tate – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Please Note – CD case has a cutout hole.)
Prestige/OJC, 1954. Used ... $3.99
Classic Miles Davis from that pivotal year of 1954 – featuring work from 2 different sessions, both of them great! The title track on the album is a key reading of "Bag's Groove", presented here in two versions, both recorded by a quintet that includes Milt "Bags" Jackson ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Miles Davis —
Bags Groove ... LP Prestige, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Classic Miles Davis from that pivotal year of 1954 – featuring work from 2 different sessions, both of them great! The title track on the album is a key reading of "Bag's Groove", presented here in two versions, both recorded by a quintet that includes Milt "Bags" Jackson ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bags Groove ... CD 3.99(Japanese pressing, with insert – SMJ 6520. Back cover has some very light aging, and front has a small "sound guard" sticker – but this is a great copy overall.)
Prestige, Mid 50s. Used 8 CDs ... $69.99
Wow! An incredible collection of seminal recordings from one of the most important figures in modern music! All of Miles' recordings from the Prestige label in one place, bound up in a well annotated box, and given a complete discography and lots of excellent photos. It's almost too much ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print! Includes book and original backing card too.)
Miles Davis —
Conception ... LP Prestige, 1951. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Key material from Davis' first few years at Prestige – about as classic as you can get from Miles' early period – with a great sextet that include Sonny Rollins on tenor, Jackie McLean on alto, Walter Bishop on piano, Tommy Potter on bass and Art Blakey on drums. One of the first bop ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue circle logo label stereo pressing with DBH etch. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... $4.99
A seminal set from the young Miles Davis – working here on one of his legendary pairings with tenorist John Coltrane, who's equally important to the sound of the session as Miles! Tracks are long, and mix up some modern modes with remade ballads – both sublime expressions of the new ... (Jazz) read more CD
(OJC pressing.)
Miles Davis —
Dig ... LP Prestige, 1951. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A key early appearance on record by Sonny Rollins – recorded here with Miles Davis and Jackie McLean in the landmark Dig session! The album's the stuff that 50s bop dreams are made of – a session that has up-and-coming modernists working in the new freedom of the long playing record, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dig (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99(70s Japanese Victor pressing, SMJ-6525-M, in a grey toned cover with red – includes insert! Back cover has light aging, but front is nice – save for a small number and sticker in one corner.)
Prestige/OJC, 1951. Used ... $3.99
A key early appearance on record by Sonny Rollins – recorded here with Miles Davis and Jackie McLean in the landmark Dig session! The album's the stuff that 50s bop dreams are made of – a session that has up-and-coming modernists working in the new freedom of the long playing record, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Dig ... LP 34.99(OJC pressing.)
Prestige, Mid 50s/1963. Very Good- ... $24.99 29.99
A 60s version of Miles' classic Dig album – repackaged as "Diggin" to make it fit with other sides from those years, like Cookin, Relaxin, etc. The album's about as classic as you can get from Miles' early years – and a startlingly great record that features Sonny Rollins on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver and black label NJ stereo pressing. Cover has light wear on the top seam, but is nice overall.)
Prestige, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $33.99 39.99
An album that compiles early Miles Davis sides from two different Prestige sessions of the early 50s. One features Miles with a sextet that includes Sonny Rollins, Bennie Green, John Lewis, Percy Heath, and Roy Haynes – on the tracks "Morpheus", "Down", "Blue ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE: Edge has a crack, which causes a click at the start of each side – but rest is very nice. NJ yellow and black label pressing, with RVG stamp. Cover has a small vintage price sticker, but is also great.)
Prestige, 1955. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A 70s 2LP set that brings together two of Miles' seminal mid 50s sessions for Prestige – Musings of Miles and Miles. The albums are united in that they both feature work by the Red Garland Trio on rhythm (Red, Philly Joe Jones, and either Paul Chambers or Oscar Pettiford) – and the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Prestige, Late 50s. Used 4 CDs ... $24.99 29.99
A beautiful overview of some of the most legendary material in the catalog of both Miles Davis and John Coltrane – quintet collaborations for Prestige Records from the late 50s, presented here with all master and alternate takes, plus a full bonus CD of unreleased material! The original ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print and in great shape! Barcode has a cutout mark.)
Miles Davis —
Miles Davis All Star Sextet/Prestige, 1955. Very Good ... $59.99
One of the nicest moments from Milt Jackson in the 50s – an open-ended blowing session cut with Miles Davis, in a mode that's even better than Jackson's work for Savoy at the time! The style is very much in the key Davis mode on Prestige – with Jackie McLean in the group on alto sax, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing, with RVG etch and deep groove. Cover has some light wear, and a split top seam.)
Prestige, Mid 50s/1965. Near Mint- ... $14.99 18.99
A mid 60s LP that compiles key tracks from early Miles Davis albums for Prestige – titles that include Worlkin, Relaxin, Steamin, and Cookin – all of which feature Miles playing with John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones! Titles are truly all numbers that went ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear, light aging, and some notes in pen on the back.)
Prestige, 1956. Used ... $5.99
One of the classic early Miles Davis & John Coltrane sessions for Prestige – a well-crafted quintet album that shows Miles finding a stronger voice than ever, and Coltrane beginning to emerge as a key force on his own! Backing is subtle and soulful – handled by the trio of Red ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes slipcase.)
Miles Davis —
Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (SACD pressing) ... CD Prestige, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the classic early Miles Davis & John Coltrane sessions for Prestige – a well-crafted quintet album that shows Miles finding a stronger voice than ever, and Coltrane beginning to emerge as a key force on his own! Backing is subtle and soulful – handled by the trio of Red ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (20 bit remastering) ... CD 5.99(2004 hybrid SACD pressing. BMG Direct edition.)
Miles Davis —
Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (SACD pressing) ... CD Prestige/Analogue Productions, 1956. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the classic early Miles Davis & John Coltrane sessions for Prestige – a well-crafted quintet album that shows Miles finding a stronger voice than ever, and Coltrane beginning to emerge as a key force on his own! Backing is subtle and soulful – handled by the trio of Red ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (20 bit remastering) ... CD 5.99(Out of print hybrid Super Audio CD, works on all players – an Analogue Productions pressing!)
Miles Davis —
Steamin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (gold CD) ... CD Prestige/DCC, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An early pairing of Miles Davis & John Coltrane – one of the duo's mid 50s classics for Prestige, as you might guess from the verb in the title! And although "Steamin" might be a word that's a bit too firey to describe the action going on here, the album's got a tremendous ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, gold CD pressing mastered by Steve Hoffman – includes the original lift lock case!)
Miles Davis —
Tallest Trees (Blue Haze/Prestige, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A strong 2LP set – one that features tracks pulled from Miles' first big albums for Prestige, recorded in the years 1953 and 1954, mostly, with players that include Milt Jackson, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, John Lewis, Horace Silver, and Art Blakey. Titles include "Bag's Groove", ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... $2.99
A record that hardly seems like workin at all, given the ease with which the group lays down the music – especially trumpeter Miles Davis, whose work here is like magic – and tenorist John Coltrane, who was really coming into his own with this recording! The set's one of a handful from ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (Japanese pressing) ... CD 6.99
Miles Davis —
Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A record that hardly seems like workin at all, given the ease with which the group lays down the music – especially trumpeter Miles Davis, whose work here is like magic – and tenorist John Coltrane, who was really coming into his own with this recording! The set's one of a handful from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (Japanese pressing) ... CD 6.99
Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... CD 2.99
Miles Davis —
Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... LP Prestige, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A record that hardly seems like workin at all, given the ease with which the group lays down the music – especially trumpeter Miles Davis, whose work here is like magic – and tenorist John Coltrane, who was really coming into his own with this recording! The set's one of a handful from ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Yellow & black label NJ pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover is nice on front, with a tiny name on back – label has a small sticker, but vinyl is nice and clean.)
Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (Japanese pressing) ... CD 6.99
Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... CD 2.99
Prestige (Japan), 1956. Used ... $6.99 8.99
A record that hardly seems like workin at all, given the ease with which the group lays down the music – especially trumpeter Miles Davis, whose work here is like magic – and tenorist John Coltrane, who was really coming into his own with this recording! The set's one of a handful from ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... CD 2.99
Prestige/OBC, 1961. Used ... $4.99
Prestige/Bluesville, 1958. Near Mint- ... $23.99
A mighty pairing of talents – the great Willie Dixon on bass and vocals, plus Memphis Slim on piano – captured together in a lean quintet that also features Wally Richardson on guitar and Al Ashby on tenor sax! The approach here is great – more folksy and unfettered – with ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OBC pressing, in nice shape!)
Prestige, Early 60s. Used 9 CDs ... $84.99 119.99
A huge collection of genius from this legendary reedman – all his classic albums for Prestige, plus the landmark Five Spot sessions with Booker Little, and more! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $2.99
Searing live work from Eric Dolphy – part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The record features Dolphy going even farther out than on his studio sides from the time – as the record features very long tracks performed by a crack group that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Vol 1 ... LP 34.99(1991 pressing with bonus track.)
Eric Dolphy —
Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Vol 1 ... LP Prestige, 1961. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Searing live work from Eric Dolphy – part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The record features Dolphy going even farther out than on his studio sides from the time – as the record features very long tracks performed by a crack group that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot Vol 1 ... CD 2.99(Japanese 70s pressing, on Victor – SMJ 6572 – with insert. Back cover has some very light aging, front is great.)
Prestige, 1961. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Searing live work from Eric Dolphy – part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for live jazz recording! The record features Dolphy going even farther out than on his studio sides from the time – as the record features very long tracks performed by a crack group that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – VIJ 216. Back cover has some very light aging, but front is great.)
Eric Dolphy with The Latin Jazz Quintet —
Caribe (80s pressing) ... LP Prestige, 1960. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A masterful meeting of Eric Dolpy and The Latin Jazz Quintet – a record that shows a rare Latin side of Dolphy's talents, but one that's totally great! The core group here are the ensemble led by conga player Juan Amalbert with vibes, piano, bass, and percussion – a group who helped ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Prestige, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $69.99
Two of Sweden's greatest talents, playing together in sessions that were released in the states in the 50's as part of Prestige's New Sounds from Sweden 10" LP series. Very cool sounding stuff, with all the iciness of the Swedish players in the 50's, and the tight arrangements that made them ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is autographed! Cover also has a small mark from an old sticker, but is great overall – no splits.)
Kenny Dorham —
Art Of The Ballad ... CD Prestige, 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes 12 tracks and features work by Cannonball Adderley on alto, Oliver Nelson on tenor, Cecil Payne on baritone sax, Walter Bishop on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Art Taylor on drums. (Jazz) CD
Charles Earland —
Dynamite Brothers ... LP Prestige, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Charles Earland did the funky score for this obscure Kung Fu movie – and it's one of his best albums of the time! The lineup includes a lot of the great players that were helping him on his mid-70's stuff – Eddie Henderson, Dave Hubbard, Patrick Gleeson – and the groove is deeper ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has some light wear near the top seam, but is very nice overall.)
Charles Earland —
Intensity (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully-named session – as Charles Earland plays here with an intensity that's undeniable! The album marks a key shift for Earland – one away from the more standard soul jazz mode, into a realm of looser, freer rhythms that really take off from the start – knowing no end on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Recent pressing.)
