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New Jazz/Prestige, 1961/1962. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
Revolutionary work from one of the most important talents you never heard of – 2 jazz/world classics from the amazing Ahmed Abdul-Malik! The CD begins with The Music Of Ahmed Abdul Malik from 1961 – a record that has the bassist working in a very sophisticated cross-cultural mode ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mose Allison —
Mose Allison Sings ... LP 
Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A hipster vocal jazz classic – a full length Prestige album that brings together all of Mose Allison's vocal numbers from his initial run a the label! Mose started out as a pianist, but quickly won even greater attention with his down home, New Orleans-influenced way of singing – a ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label pressing with Van Gelder stamp.)
Prestige, Mid 50s. Used ... $9.99
Classic Jug, playing in a laidback open-ended blowing session, with other strong Prestige players – like Coltrane, Jerome Richardson, Paul Quinichette, Art Taylor, and Mal Waldron, who always seems to be the driving force between most Prestige sides like this. The album has only 4 tracks, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1960. Good ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Boss Tenor (RVG remaster series) ... CD 7.99(Mono yellow and black label NJ pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Vinyl plays with some surface noise and crackles. Cover has surface wear, split top seam, some gloss separation at the opening, and some light stains in back.)
Prestige, 1960. Used ... $7.99
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
Also available Boss Tenor ... LP 14.99
Gene Ammons —
Greatest Hits Vol 1 – The Sixties ... CD Prestige, 1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons on tenor saxophone, Frank Wess on flute, Joe Newman on trumpet, Bucky Pizzarelli and Kenny Burrell on guitar, Brother Jack McDuff and Johnny Hammond on organ, Hank Jones, Richard Wyands, and Tommy Flanagan on piano, Doug Watkins, Norman Edge, and Wendell Marshall on bass, Art Taylor, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gene Ammons —
Hi Fidelity Jam Session (aka Happy Blues) ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good- ... Temporarily 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
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing, with deep groove and RVG/AB etch in the blue tinted cover. Cover has a split top seam with adhesive residue, light surface wear, and a small split on the bottom seam.)
Gene Ammons —
Jungle Soul (Ca'Purange) (aka Bad Bossa Nova) (tiger cover) ... LP Prestige, 1964. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons really hits a great groove here – one that's not exactly bossa, but which has lots of Latin and tropical touches! The session makes great use of 2 guitars at the same time – using that of Kenny Burrell for soulful rhythm, but also adding in Bucky Pizzarelli for some nice ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing.)
Gene Ammons —
Prestige Collection – 1960 to 1962 (Boss Tenor/Prestige/Enlightenment (UK), Early 60s. Used 4CD ... Just Sold Out!
Prestige, 1965. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A striking title – and a strong set of grooves, even if the tracks were pulled from a variety of different sessions, and not recorded as a unified album. Jug plays tenor on all cuts – working in formats that range from a Mal Waldron led trio to larger honking groups with horn players ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – a nice copy!)
Gene Ammons & Dodo Marmarosa —
Jug & Dodo ... LP Prestige, 1962/Early 70s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
Prestige, 1950. Very Good- ... $4.99
Prestige, 1963. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A set that's less a "summit" than a great collection of groovy work for Prestige Records in the 60s – tracks that didn't make it onto other full albums of the time, but which feature material by some of the most soulful talents on the label! Tenorist Gene Ammons is the main star ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver and black label NJ pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – nice and clean! Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Prestige/Bluesville/OJC, 1960. Used ... $8.99
One of the few albums ever cut by singer Mildred Anderson – a bluesy vocalist, but one with a strong touch of jazz as well! The format of this record really helps bring out the jazzier side of Mildred's music – as it features small combo backing, with work from players that include Al ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Dorothy Ashby —
In A Minor Groove/Prestige, 1958. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
2 of Dorothy Ashby's classic Prestige sessions – back to back on one CD! First up is material from Hip Harp – great stuff by the grooviest artist ever to play a harp! Dorothy Ashby had a unique soul jazz harp sound, and although the instrument she used is probably more thought of in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gary Bartz —
Shadow Do ... LP Prestige, 1975. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A key early pairing of saxophonist Gary Bartz and producer Larry Mizell – working here together before their more famous collaboration on Capitol Records, in a sound that's even more freewheeling and open-ended! Bartz still has a bit of an edge in his horn here – the style laid down ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and label has a small bit of pen – but vinyl is great!)
Prestige, 1964/1965. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
A double-length package of organ/guitar greatness – and a set that features key 60s work by Hammond hero Jack McDuff and guitarist George Benson! First up is The New Boss Guitar Of George Benson – the first album ever cut by Benson as a leader, a cooker of a soul jazz set, recorded ... (Jazz) read more CD
Art Blakey —
Anthenagin ... LP Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent 70s soul jazz from Blakey – recorded right around the same time as his stellar Buhaina session for Prestige! Like that one, this one's got a lot of modal playing, electric piano, and darkly tinged horn solos – and like that one, the group's filled with some great hip players, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and small splits on the top seam.)
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers —
Buhaina ... LP Prestige (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers —
Ugetsu – Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers At Birdland (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Prestige (Japan), 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(Out of print – and includes obi!)
George Braith —
Musart ... CD Prestige/Dusty Groove, 1967. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of our favorite-ever albums on Prestige Records from the 60s – and a set that's a fair bit different than most of the other work on the label! The set's an unusual outing for saxophonist George Braith – cut after his famous albums for Blue Note, and in a mode that's quite different ... (Jazz) read more CD
(On the Dusty Groove label.)
Clifford Brown —
Clifford Brown Sextet In Paris ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hard to get work by Clifford Brown – 1953 recordings originally done in Europe for the Vogue label! Brown's working here with Gigi Gryce in front of a Parisian quartet that features Henri Renaud, Pierre Michelot, and Benny Bennett. There's 12 tracks in all, including 2 takes each of "Al ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rusty Bryant —
For The Good Times ... LP Prestige, 1973. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Rusty Bryant's last albums for Prestige – recorded in that more-electric mode that graced the label's albums of the year 1973 – but in a style that's still pretty darn nice! The group's still a small combo – with Rusy on tenor and alto, plus with Hank Jones on electric ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Prestige, 1973/1974. Used ... $9.99
Two late Rusty Bryant albums – back to back on one CD! For the Good Times was one of Rusty's last for Prestige – recorded with a lineup that includes Hank Jones on electric piano, and Joe Beck on guitar. The album's not as over the top funky as his earlier ones for the label – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... $7.99
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, 1964. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Kenny Burrell joins the quartet of Hammond hero Brother Jack McDuff – in a session that's not only a classic Prestige cooker from the 60s, but also one of Kenny's most hard grooving albums of the decade! Jack's tight group really seem to push Burrell into some great new territory – a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Prestige/OJC, 1961. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
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
Prestige/OJC, 1968. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
An amazing (and often forgotten!) quartet session that brings together the enigmatic pianist Jaki Byard and the mind-blowing multi-reed player Roland Kirk! Kirk and Byard had played together previously – most notably on some of Kirk's Mercury recordings – and they fit together ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige, 1965. Used ... $11.99
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. Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Clarke Boland Big Band —
Fire, Heat, Soul & Guts (aka Sax No End) ... LP MPS/Prestige, 1968. Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
US issue of one of the best albums from Clark/Boland's big years on MPS – Sax No End! They got the title right on this one – because with Johnny Griffin, Sahib Shihab, Karl Drewo, and Eddie Lockjaw Davis as main soloists on the record, the sax never ends! The album's easily one of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has some writing in marker, a split seam held with tape, and light surface wear.)
Buck Clayton & Buddy Tate —
Buck & Buddy Blow The Blues ... CD Prestige/Swingville/OJC, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A romping little session from Buck Clayton and Buddy Tate – served up in a looser, more relaxed setting than the former's albums for Columbia, and a slightly more swing-based mode than the latter's dates for Chess! Both horn players get plenty of room to solo in the open-ended Swingville ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Arnett Cobb —
Blow Arnett, Blow ... LP Prestige, 1959. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Blow Arnette does, at that – a killer tenor groove that's augmented here by some additional work from Eddie Lockjaw Davis! The pair really let loose on some of the tunes here – blowing in that older "battle" mode at points, but also laying back at times too – hitting a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label Status pressing. Cover has light wear, and all cover seams are split.)
Prestige/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
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
John Coltrane —
Another Side Of John Coltrane (180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Prestige/Craft, Late 50s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Another Side Of John Coltrane ... CD 14.99(The double vinyl pressing includes two tracks not included on the CD or digital editions!)
John Coltrane —
Believer ... LP Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 22.99
A great title for this one – given how many believers found the path to John Coltrane in the 60s! The session's a bit earlier, though – a later release of material that Trane recorded during his first solo stretch as a leader at Prestige Records – with long, open lines that are ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1963. Fair ... $11.99
Darkly brooding work from John Coltrane's early years as a leader on Prestige – a very unique little record that features twin baritone sax support from Pepper Adams and Cecil Payne! Both players are wonderfully hip here – more than enough to match Trane's unique musical vision for the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue trident label stereo pressing in a purple tinted cover. NOTE – Vinyl has numerous marks and plays with crackles in varying degrees throughout. Cover has pieces of wide reinforced tape holding the seams and spine, bent corners, and aging.)
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane (Traneing In/Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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. Labels on Sides B and D have some notes in pen. Cover has light wear and aging.)
John Coltrane —
Lush Life ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1957/1958. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A beautiful little album from the young John Coltrane, and one that hides its strong sense of depth behind a familiar jazz standard used as a title! In some way, the record is almost experimental for the time – as side one features the tenor of Coltrane alongside just the bass of Earl May ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... $3.99
A bold early statement from a young John Coltrane – and an album that really has him expanding his talents as a tenor soloist! Coltrane's working here in open-ended quartet format – with backing from the Red Garland trio that includes Paul Chambers and Art Taylor – on a set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, some light notes in pen inside the booklet.)
John Coltrane —
Soultrane ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A bold early statement from a young John Coltrane – and an album that really has him expanding his talents as a tenor soloist! Coltrane's working here in open-ended quartet format – with backing from the Red Garland trio that includes Paul Chambers and Art Taylor – on a set of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Soultrane ... CD 3.99
John Coltrane —
Soultrane ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A bold early statement from a young John Coltrane – and an album that really has him expanding his talents as a tenor soloist! Coltrane's working here in open-ended quartet format – with backing from the Red Garland trio that includes Paul Chambers and Art Taylor – on a set of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Soultrane ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
John Coltrane —
Standard Coltrane ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1958. Used ... $5.99
The title may say "standard", but with Coltrane at the helm, the record is anything but! Sure, the tunes are all familiar ones, but the presentation here is a far cry from mainstream piano jazz of the 50s – as John's working in a group with the Red Garland trio for rhythm, as well ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Coltrane —
Stardust (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Prestige, 1958. Used ... 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
John Coltrane —
Stardust Session ... LP Prestige, 1958/1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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 light wear.)
John Coltrane —
Traneing In ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
John Coltrane —
Traneing In ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
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
John Coltrane —
Wheelin (Dealers/Prestige, 1957. Very Good+ 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A 2LP set that expands on tunes originally issued on the Coltrane/Mal Waldron albums The Dealers and Wheelin & Dealin – both featuring material recorded in 1957, with Coltrane on tenor, and a rhythm section that features Waldron, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor. The tracks are open-ended ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Canadian pressing in a non-gatefold cover. Labels on Sides 2 and 3 have some marker. Cover has some ring and edge wear and some peeled spots in back.)
Prestige, 1957. Good ... $49.99
A great meeting of tenor sax talents old and young – as the up-and-coming John Coltrane plays alongside Paul "Vice Pres" Quinichette – in a classic Prestige session of well-blown saxophone work! The rhythm section on the album features Mal Waldron on piano, Julian Euell on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow and black label NJ pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover has some wear and aging, with a split top seam held with spots of old tape. Vinyl has a number of marks and plays with noise.)
Sonny Criss —
I'll Catch The Sun ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1969. Used ... Temporarily 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/ZYX, 1966. Used ... $6.99
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
(German pressing.)
Ted Curson —
Plays Fire Down Below ... LP Prestige, 1962. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fierce early album from Ted Curson – one with a slight bit of a Latin touch, and all the fire that the title implies! Ted's working here with a quintet that include Gildo Mahones on piano, George Tucker on bass, Roy Haynes on drums, and Montego Joe on a few tracks on conga. The groove is ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black and silver label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and aging, small center split in the spine, and a thin peeled strip across the back.)
Tadd Dameron —
Dameronia ... LP Prestige, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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 "Clean On The Scene", "Fontainebleau", and "Delerium" – all played by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and aging, Prestige New Jazz stickers on both sides, and notes in pen on back.)
Prestige/OJC, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 22.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Blind Gary Davis —
Harlem Street Singer ... CD Prestige/Bluesville, Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A deep, rootsy record for Bluesville by Blind Gary Davis – who sings and plays guitar on 12 spare songs with grit, soul and charm – on a mixture of traditional blues tunes and originals. Gary also recorded and performed as Reverend Gary Davis on stirring gospel blues records over the ... (Soul) read more CD
Moodsville/Prestige, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $13.99
A wonderful bit of late nite magic from Eddie Lockjaw Davis – and a rare session that features Shirley Scott playing piano, not organ! The album's one of the best in the Moodsville series on Prestige – a beautiful session that showcases Lockjaw's deeply soulful approach to mellow tunes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label Moodsville pressing with RVG stamp – nice and clean, but with light marks. Cover is nice.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Gentle Jaws (Red Garland Trio/Prestige, 1959/1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Prestige, 1959. Used ... $4.99
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
(Out of print.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis/Prestige, 1959. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has surface and edge wear, and partial seam splits.)
Prestige/OJC/Carrere, 1954. Used ... $4.99
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
Also available Bags Groove ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
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
Also available Bags Groove ... CD 4.99(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1950s. Used ... $1.99
Miles Davis —
Cookin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Miles Davis —
Dig ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1951. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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
Prestige, 1955. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
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
Prestige/OJC, 1954/1956. Used ... $3.99
A strange mix of material – but some great work overall! Most of the record features Miles Davis recording with a quintet that includes Thelonious Monk on piano, Milt Jackson on vibes, Percy Heath on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums – on longer versions of "The Man I Love" (in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Miles Davis —
Miles Davis Plays Jazz Classics ... LP Prestige, Mid 50s/1965. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(Mono blue trident label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has some discoloration from age and a few small stains along the spine and bottom seam.)
Miles Davis —
Muted Miles ... CD Prestige, 1955/1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Prestige/OJC, 1955. Used ... $5.99
A huge moment in jazz – not just for trumpeter Miles Davis, but also for saxophonist John Coltrane – who was virtually introduced to the world at large with this record! As you might guess from the title, the record's the first to feature Coltrane playing along with Davis – a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available New Miles Davis Quintet ... LP 21.99
Prestige/OJC, 1955. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 22.98
A huge moment in jazz – not just for trumpeter Miles Davis, but also for saxophonist John Coltrane – who was virtually introduced to the world at large with this record! As you might guess from the title, the record's the first to feature Coltrane playing along with Davis – a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Miles Davis Quintet ... CD 5.99
Prestige/OJC, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 22.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Miles Davis —
Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... LP Prestige, 1956. Very Good ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... LP 21.99(Yellow and black label NJ pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp! Cover has light wear near the top, but is nice overall.)
Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... $7.99
Prestige/OJC, 1956. Used ... $3.99
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
Miles Davis —
Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... 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 ... CD 3.99
Prestige/OJC, 1954. Used ... $4.99
As classic an early album by Miles Davis as you can find – truly filled with the "all star" players billed in the title, and a session that has the sharpness of Davis' bop work for Blue Note, yet also lets him stretch out in a slightly more relaxed format! The album features Miles ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1951. Used ... $9.99
Jack DeJohnette —
Sorcery ... LP Prestige, 1974. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the most tripped-out of all albums by Jack DeJohnette – one that really shows his roots in many streams of the free, soul, and fusion jazz scenes of the time – and which is served up with a heck of a lot of surprises in the mix! Jack himself plays both drums and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has some very light wear, but this is a great copy overall.)
Phono (Spain), 1960. Used ... $11.99
Caribe is 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 ... (Jazz) read more CD
Eric Dolphy —
Eric Dolphy In Europe Volume 2 ... LP Prestige, 1961. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic set of European recordings – made by Dolphy in 1961, before the fateful 1964 European tour that would later claim his life. The group features Swedish piano giant Bent Axen, plus a rhythm section that includes Erik Moseholm on bass and Jorn Elniff on drums. Like most Dolphy ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – SMJ 6576. Back cover has a few light age spots, but this is a great copy overall.)
Eric Dolphy —
Out There (Jazz Classics pressing) ... LP Prestige/New Jazz, 1960. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Eric Dolphy's second album as a leader – and already a bold step forward from the first! The format here changes from the more standard lineup of before – as Dolphy drops out other horn players, loses the piano, and brings the cello of Ron Carter into the frontline! Backing is by the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has a split spine and bottom seam, light surface wear, and some aging.)
Prestige/OJC, 1964. Used ... $8.99
Part 3 to the Five Spot recordings from Eric Dolphy – issued here as a "memorial" to Booker Little, even though Little was still alive for the recording! The album features especially searing work from Dolphy, and was part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for ... (Jazz) read more CD
Eric Dolphy & Booker Little —
Memorial Album – Recorded Live At The Five Spot ... LP Prestige, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Part 3 to the Five Spot recordings from Eric Dolphy – issued here as a "memorial" to Booker Little, even though Little was still alive for the recording! The album features especially searing work from Dolphy, and was part of a series of recordings that set a whole new standard for ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Memorial Album – Recorded Live At The Five Spot ... CD 8.99(Nice Japanese pressing, with insert – VIJ 237. Back cover has some light aging – but front looks great!)
Prestige/OJC, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 22.98
Eric Dolphy's first meeting in the studio with trumpeter Booker Little – a brilliant batch of modernism that's easily one of the hippest records Little ever worked on! The Dolphy heard here is Eric at his most inventive – sharp-edged and angular one minute, then spiritually lyrical the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kenny Dorham —
Quiet Kenny ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Kenny may be quiet, but he's never muted – and the record is far from the sleepy session you might guess from the title! The album's a real standout in the Dorham catalog – a set that let's Kenny's trumpet sparkle beautifully in a quartet that includes piano from Tommy Flanagan, bass ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Charles Earland —
Black Drops ... LP Prestige, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A monster – and Charles Earland's second album for Prestige, the follow-up to his groundbreaking Black Talk album! This set's as great as that classic set – a tight batch of groovers that features Earland's Hammond work right out front, grooving away in a soaring, exploratory style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear and staining, half-split top and bottom seams and a cut corner.)
Charles Earland —
Black Talk! ... LP Prestige/OJC, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the development of the use of the Hammond organ in jazz – and Charles Earland's first exposure to a large audience! During the 60s, Charles was bumping around the Philly scene quite a bit – and recorded some small group indie sides that first gave a glimpse of his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Black Talk! ... CD 6.99
Charles Earland —
Black Talk! ... LP Prestige, 1970. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the development of the use of the Hammond organ in jazz – and Charles Earland's first exposure to a large audience! Durign the 60s, Charles was bumping around the Philly scene quite a bit – and recorded some small group indie sides that first gave a glimpse of his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Black Talk! ... CD 6.99(Still sealed, most likely a green label pressing, in the blue tinted cover. Shrinkwrap has some sticker remnants on front.)
Prestige, 1972/1974. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
A great set that brings together 2 live albums from organist Charles Earland! Live At The Lighthouse is a real killer – with that tight jazzy groove that Earland had on his first few albums for Prestige, a mix of jazz funk and soul jazz, handled with an incredible touch on the organ! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1972. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
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
Also available Intensity (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 8.99
Prestige/OJC, 1972. Used ... $8.99
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
Also available Intensity (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 13.99
Prestige/OJC, 1967. Used ... $24.99
Teddy Edwards will blow your socks off! Titles include "Afraid Of Love", "Mamacita Lisa", "Back Alley Blues", "The Cellar Dweller", "Moving In", and "It's All Right". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Prestige, 1940s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
A nice collection of rare Duke Ellington material from the 40s on up to 1950 – originally issued on the Musicraft and Mercer labels! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a few light marks from the old inner sleeve. There's very minor wear on cover – a corner bump on a bottom corner.)
Booker Ervin —
Blues Book ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1964. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Booker Ervin hits a great blue note here – working with a wonderfully soulful group that includes the mighty Carmell Jones on trumpet and Gildo Mahones on piano! These players both help Ervin hit a sound that's much more in the pocket than some of his other work on Prestige at the time ... (Jazz) read more CD
(On Demand CDr pressing.)
Booker Ervin —
Blues Book ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1964. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Booker Ervin hits a great blue note here – working with a wonderfully soulful group that includes the mighty Carmell Jones on trumpet and Gildo Mahones on piano! These players both help Ervin hit a sound that's much more in the pocket than some of his other work on Prestige at the time ... (Jazz) read more CD
Booker Ervin —
Freedom Book (RVG remaster edition – with bonus track) ... CD Prestige, 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the most far-reaching, exploratory records cut by Booker Ervin during the 60s – a set that really lives up to the "freedom" in its title! The album really takes off from some of Ervin's other work of the time – and stands along next to the equally-great Space Book as a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Booker Ervin —
Setting The Pace (plus The Trance) ... CD Prestige, 1965. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
A CD of very long tracks from Booker Ervin – only 4 tunes in all, but each over 15 minutes long! First up is the album Setting The Pace – an album that's one of the most open-ended and jamming sets that Booker Ervin recorded for Prestige in the 60s! The album's a live date from ... (Jazz) read more CD
Prestige/OJC, 1964. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
A wonderfully warm session from tenor legend Booker Ervin – maybe not as experimental as some of Booker's other dates for Prestige Records in the 60s – but a really wonderful record that fully explores the deep tones of his Texas tenor, and still lets him come off with a bit of an edge! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Booker Ervin —
Song Book ... CD Prestige/OJC (Germany), 1964. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderfully warm session from tenor legend Booker Ervin – maybe not as experimental as some of Booker's other dates for Prestige Records in the 60s – but a really wonderful record that fully explores the deep tones of his Texas tenor, and still lets him come off with a bit of an edge! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Song Book ... CD 11.99(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the rear tray card and is priced accordingly.)
Gil Evans & Tadd Dameron —
Arrangers' Touch ... LP Prestige, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Mid 70's 2LP set that combines fantastic early work from Gil Evans and Tadd Dameron. The Gil Evans tracks are shorter and less ambitious than some of Evans' work on Impulse, but the group is excellent – and even in a shorter format, the conception of the work still contains plenty of rich ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Art Farmer —
Art Farmer Quintet featuring Gigi Gryce ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal early work from Art Farmer – and one of the first full albums to capture his brilliance! The record has Farmer playing in a quintet, with able accompaniment from Gigi Gryce, a young newcomer at this point, with a post-bop complication to his style that was not to dissimilar from ... (Jazz) read more CD
