One of Cannonball Adderley's first albums – recorded for Savoy way back in 1955, and done with a free and open style that's a nice contrast to his tighter sides for Mercury! The album's very relaxed – that hardbop blowing session mode that Savoy virtually pioneered – letting the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of Cannonball Adderley's first albums – recorded for Savoy way back in 1955, and done with a free and open style that's a nice contrast to his tighter sides for Mercury! The album's very relaxed – that hardbop blowing session mode that Savoy virtually pioneered – letting the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG etch! Back cover and label have some promo stamps. Front has some very light laminate peeling – but cover is very nice, as is vinyl!)
Tracks recorded back in 1955 as two separate albums and reissued here on this 2LP set. Adderley and his alto sax are joined by Donald Byrd on trumpet, Nat Adderley on cornet, Jerome Richardson on tenor sax and flute, Horace Silver on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums. The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and a promo sticker.)
Most of two early sessions that featured Cannonball Adderley – both recorded for Savoy Records in 1955! First up are tracks from Kenny Clarke's album Bohemia After Dark – an excellent hardbop session from the glory days of the Savoy label – easily one of the label's key 50s ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A nice collection of Gene Ammons' work that doesn't always get as well remembered as his sides for Prestige or Chess – a 1947 bop session for Savoy with Howard McGhee on trumpet, Leo Parker on baritone, Junior Mance on piano, Gene Wright on bass, and Chuck Williams on drums; and early 50s ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Bert, Donald Byrd, JR Monterose, & Others —
Montage ... LP Savoy, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ...
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A collection of laidback blowing material recorded for Savoy during the mid 50s – featuring 2 different groups, plus 2 solo piano tracks by John Mehegan. Group one features Eddie Bert, JR Monterose, Hank Jones, and Kenny Clarke – on the tracks "Steady Eddie", "Slow ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beautiful recent work from Andy Bey – a singer who seems to get better and better as the years go on! As the title might indicate, the set's a collection of classic American songs – 20th century standards and evergreens, done by Bey in his wonderfully dusky style of singing – and ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Bibleway Radio Choir —
Stay With God ... LP Savoy, 1976. Very Good ...
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During the late 50s – after an initial burst of recordings with Blue Note, and before a later successful run for the label – Art Blakey recorded on a number of labels with a lesser-known version of The Jazz Messengers. This album's from that stretch – and like others from the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s mono maroon label pressing. Cover has some ringwear, splitting in the corners, a small blemsih in front, and track durations and dates written in pen in back.)
Art Blakey —
Mirage ... LP Savoy, 1957. Near Mint- ...
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During the late 50s – after an initial burst of recordings with Blue Note, and before a later successful run for the label – Art Blakey recorded on a number of labels with a lesser-known version of The Jazz Messengers. This album's from that stretch – and it's actually a pretty ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Paul Bley —
Footloose ... LP Savoy, Early 60s. Near Mint- ...
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Classic piano tracks by one of the most aggressive modernists of the keyboard. Bley plays in a razor sharp trio with Steve Swallow on bass and Pete La Roca on drums. The cuts are either originals by him, or his (then) wife Carla, plus one Ornette Coleman composition. Titles include "Vashkar& ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the first albums from guitarist Kenny Burrell as a leader – a date that has him working with players from his hometown scene in Detroit – in case you couldn't guess from the title! Kenny's style here is a bit different than on the Blue Note dates of the time – almost a bit ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the first albums from guitarist Kenny Burrell as a leader – a date that has him working with players from his hometown scene in Detroit – in case you couldn't guess from the title! Kenny's style here is a bit different than on the Blue Note dates of the time – almost a bit ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great small group work from Don Byas – some of his most important American sides of the 40s! Other players include Rudy Williams on alto, Emmett Berry and Benny Harris on trumpet, Jimmy Jones and Clyde Hart on piano, and Slam Stewart on bass. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has lightly bumped corners and a stuck gatefold.)
An unusual mode for the early days of Savoy Records – almost taking on the territory of Norman Granz! Players shift from track to track – and the set includes tenor from Don Byas and Vido Musso, alto from Earl Bostic, trombone from Kai Winding, vibes from Red Norvo, and trumpet from ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Byrd —
Jazz Recital ... CD Savoy/Nippon (Japan), 1957. Used ...
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Early guitar from Charlie Byrd – a lot more jazz than some of his later records! The group's a quartet – with Tom Newsom on flute and tenor, Al Lucas on bass, and Bobby Donaldson on drums. (Jazz) CD
A great little session – an oft-overlooked gem from Savoy's legendary hard bop years of the 50s – reissued many years later with an added bonus track! Altoist John Jenkins leads the session – which also features Donald Byrd – who gets co-billed as leader on this reissue, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The rare first album from spiritual keyboard genius Doug Carn – a set cut for the Savoy Records label in the final years they were working in jazz – and as with the rest of the obscure projects on the label at the time, a really unique record! The vibe is different here than Doug's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Frank Catalano —
Bang! ... CD Savoy, 2008. Used ...
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An excellent hardbop session from the glory days of the Savoy label – easily one of the label's key 50s classics! Drummer Kenny Clarke's at the front of the group – but all players are great, and the set features work by Cannonball Adderley on alto, Jerome Richardson on tenor, Donald ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An excellent hardbop session from the glory days of the Savoy label – easily one of the label's key 50s classics! Drummer Kenny Clarke's at the front of the group – but all players are great, and the set features work by Cannonball Adderley on alto, Jerome Richardson on tenor, Donald ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy maroon label pressing with RVG etch and Bestway stamp. Cover has light ringwear.)
A hip batch of tunes that features some sweetly soulful arrangements from Wilkins! Ernie's on both alto and tenor, and really helps shape the sound of the set with his imaginative charts – well-penned arrangements that kind of offer bridge between Count Basie's work of a few years past, and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG etch – nice and clean overall. Cover has a small mark from an old sticker, a bit of splitting on the top seam, and some light pen on back – but looks nice on front.)
One of the greatest American albums to be issued under Kenny Clarke's name – a smoking set of boppish tracks that groove in a very early 50s Blue Note sort of way! And in fact, the tracks are a bit longer than the usual Blue Note bop sides, which makes them open up with some even longer ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, heavy wear and some splitting at the top seam, some yellowing from age in back, and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
(Cover has some ringwear, yellowing from age, mostly split seams, and fraying down the spine.)
John Coltrane & Wilbur Harden —
Jazz Way Out ... CD Savoy, 1958. Used ...
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Fantastic early work by John Coltrane – an album that shows that he was already reaching far, even in the 50s! The tracks on the set are quite long – quite speculative work that predates some of the searching experiments that Trane began in the 60s, with a nice undercurrent of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Ravi Coltrane —
Blending Times ... CD Savoy, 2009. Used ...
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Features Ravi Coltrane on tenor sax, Luis Perdono on piano, Drew Gress on bass, and EJ Strickland on drums – plus special guests Charlie Haden on bass and Brandee Younger on harp! (Jazz) CD
Marc Copland on piano, Bob Berg on saxophone, Randy Brecker on trumpet, James Genus on bass, and Dennis Chambers on drums. (Jazz) CD
Sonny Criss —
Crisscraft ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1975. Used ...
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We never tire of the saxophone work of Sonny Criss – and this mid 70s gem is a perfect example of his brilliance! Sonny's sound on alto here is completely his own – raspily, soulful style that's really unique – and which draws strongly from Criss' rich life experience, including ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Some of the earliest recorded work from trumpeter Kenny Dorham – presented here in an overstuffed set that brings together most of his appearances on the Savoy label! The core standout tunes here are 10 numbers recorded in 1946 by The Bebop Boys – a combo that featured Dorham, Sonny ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Marker on barcode.)
Rev Isaac Douglas & Savannah Mass Choir —
I Found A Cure ... LP Savoy, 1981. Very Good+ 2LP ...
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Amazing work from the early, legendary years of Billy Eckstine – that time when he was fronting one of the hippest backing groups a vocalist could hope to have! Eckstine's voice was already becoming the stuff of legend by the time of these recordings – but thanks to contributions from ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, some ring and edge wear, and is bent with a small split at the top left corner.)
Billy Eckstine —
Sings ... LP Savoy, 1946/1947. Near Mint- ...
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Booker Ervin —
Cookin ... CD Savoy, 1960. Used ...
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Killer stuff from Booker Ervin – and one of his first sessions as a leader! The album was recorded during a stretch when Ervin was coming into fame as a member of the Mingus group – and he's playing here with a number of Mingus-ites like Richard Williams on trumpet, Horace Parlan on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Killer stuff from Booker Ervin – and one of his first sessions as a leader! The album was recorded during a stretch when Ervin was coming into fame as a member of the Mingus group – and he's playing here with a number of Mingus-ites like Richard Williams on trumpet, Horace Parlan on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Killer stuff from Booker Ervin – and one of his first sessions as a leader! The album was recorded during a stretch when Ervin was coming into fame as a member of the Mingus group – and he's playing here with a number of Mingus-ites like Richard Williams on trumpet, Horace Parlan on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has a cut corner, a promo sticker, and light wear.)
Art Farmer/Ernie Royal/Charlie Shavers/Emmet Berry/Harold Baker —
Trumpets All Out (Savoy) ... LP Savoy, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ...
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As you might guess from the title, the album's an all-trumpet affair, one that features 5 different players on the instrument – Art Farmer, Emmet Berry, Charlie Shavers, Ernie Royal, and Harold Baker – supported by spare rhythm from the trio of Don Abney on piano, Wendell Marshall on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With Mannie Albam, Chas. Harris, Fred Radcliffe, Bill Mackel, Milton Buckner, Al Hayes, & Snooky Young. (78 RPM) 78 RPM, Vinyl record
Shirley Finney —
Pray Again ... LP Savoy/Rain & Shine, 1979. New Copy (reissue)...
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A fantastic blend of gospel and modern soul – and a set that definitely hangs more towards the latter, given the superb backings on the set! The great Horace Ott produced, after years in the secular soul world – and he definitely gives the tremendous voice of Shirley Finney the kind of ... (Gospel) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features Bill Frisell on guitars, Greg Leisz on steel and acoustic guitar, Jenny Scheinman on violin, Tony Scherr on bass, and Kenny Wollesen on drums. (Jazz) CD
Bill Frisell on guitar with Jenny Scheinman on violin, Eyvind Kang on viola, and Hank Roberts on cello. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Curtis Fuller —
Blues-Ette ... CD Savoy, 1959. Used ...
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A seminal session from Curtis Fuller – one of a handful he cut for Savoy, recorded during that late 50s/early 60s period when he seemed poised to become one of the biggest trombonists in jazz! (Whatever happened? How did he cut so many records as a leader so fast, then slide back into being ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Curtis Fuller —
Blues-Ette ... LP Savoy, 1959. Near Mint- ...
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A seminal session from Curtis Fuller – one of a handful he cut for Savoy, recorded during that late 50s/early 60s period when he seemed poised to become one of the biggest trombonists in jazz! (Whatever happened? How did he cut so many records as a leader so fast, then slide back into being ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi and insert – 15AP 211 – still in shrink!)
A seminal session from Curtis Fuller – one of a handful he cut for Savoy, recorded during that late 50s/early 60s period when he seemed poised to become one of the biggest trombonists in jazz! (Whatever happened? How did he cut so many records as a leader so fast, then slide back into being ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A seminal session from Curtis Fuller – one of a handful he cut for Savoy, recorded during that late 50s/early 60s period when he seemed poised to become one of the biggest trombonists in jazz! (Whatever happened? How did he cut so many records as a leader so fast, then slide back into being ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed, includes obi.)
Curtis Fuller —
Blues-Ette 2 ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1993. Used ...
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A long overdue follow-up to Curtis Fuller's first Blues-Ette session for Savoy – one that was recorded 34 years after the original! The passage of time hasn't dampened the genius of the players, though – as Fuller's still tremendously in charge of his talents here, and is working with ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Stellar stuff – recorded a few years before Benny Golson started to explore his "jazztet" ideas with Art Farmer, but handled in a very similar mode. The sextet on the session's a crack one – with Charlie Persip, Paul Chambers, and Wynton Kelly on rhythm – and searing ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An incredibly hip batch of tracks from Curtis Fuller – leading a group here that includes Lee Morgan, McCoy Tyner, Milt Hinton, and Roy Haynes. The vibe is straight hardbop – but there's also a darker edge than usual for a Savoy session, perhaps because of Lateef's presence on the set. ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the great dates that Curtis Fuller cut for the Savoy label in the late 50s – material that's much more hard-edged than his Blue Note sessions, and which points the way towards a rich legacy of jazz work in decades to come! The group here has a nicely open, laidback approach – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Curtis Fuller/JJ Johnson/Frank Rosolino et al —
Trombone Album ... LP Savoy, Late 40s/1950s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A heavy helping of hardbop from Savoy's 50s sessions – with material that features Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Cleveland, JJ Johnson, Frank Rosolino, and Bill Harris on trombones! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Rare early work for Savoy Records – originally 78rpm material, compiled here into a full album! Titles include "I Cover The Waterfront", "Love Walked In", "Indiana", "Somebody Loves Me", "Penthouse Serenade", "Undecided", "Red ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
2 LP reissue of some of the great early Stan Getz sessions for Savoy, with lots of great players like Serge Chaloff, Allen Eager, and Brew Moore. There's loads of unissued tracks on here, and a lot of stuff that was only out on 78. The notes are good, and this stuff is hard to find elsewhere. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Serge Chaloff, & Others —
Lestorian Mode ... LP Savoy, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ...
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A nice 50s collection of earlier bop recordings for Savoy – tracing the influence of Lester Young upon a host of players who would soon dominate the small group sound of the 50s! The set features 3 different groupings – one with Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, and Jimmy Raney; one with ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dizzy Gillespie —
Champ – 1951/1952 ... LP Savoy/Musidisc (France), Early 50s. Near Mint- ...
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A nice little collection of some of Dizzy Gillespie's best bop material for Savoy – tunes that were originally recorded as 78rpm singles – then issued together on this classic album of all-star players! The tunes are short, catchy, and often very grooving – that mix of whimsy and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light wear, bumped corner, and clear tape holding the top seam.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Champ (Savoy) ... LP Savoy, Early 50s. Very Good+ ...
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A nice little collection of some of Dizzy Gillespie's best bop material for Savoy – tunes that were originally recorded as 78rpm singles – then issued together on this classic album of all-star players! The tunes are short, catchy, and often very grooving – that mix of whimsy and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Classic Savoy bop work from Diz – featuring some sides cut with the orchestra of Johnny Richards, plus some cut with the "Bepop (sic) Boys", a group that includes Milt Jackson, James Moody, Hank Jones, Dave Burns, and John Brown. The Richards sides are great – a bit more ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp. A nice copy.)
Classic Savoy bop work from Diz – featuring some sides cut with the orchestra of Johnny Richards, plus some cut with the "Bepop (sic) Boys", a group that includes Milt Jackson, James Moody, Hank Jones, Dave Burns, and John Brown. The Richards sides are great – a bit more ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Dizzy Gillespie —
Groovin' High ... CD Savoy (Japan), Late 40s. Used ...
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40's LP collection of some of the earlier sides that Dizzy cut for Savoy, with be bop classics like "Our Delight", "One Bass Hit", "Oop Bop Sh'Bam", "Salt Peanuts", and "Dizzy Atmosphere". The groups include players like Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi. Artwork has some light age spots.)