70's issue of one of the Donald Byrd/Pepper Adams sessions for the Warwick label, from the early 60's. The groove is nice and hard, with a very tight, very in-the-pocket sort of sound. A young Herbie Hancock plays piano, and he lays down solos that are a lot more daring, and with a lot more fire, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing – TCB 1002. Cover has some ring and edge wear, light scrapes near the opening, and some application wrinkles.)
An excellent live set from trumpeter Buck Clayton – recorded right after a string of all-star albums for Columbia Records in the 50s, and done in a very similar sort of style! The tracks are long, and follow the jam session spirit of those earlier albums – as Buck blows in a group that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A beautiful set by Nat King Cole joined by conductor/bandleader Quincy Jones and his Big Band – performing live in Zurich on May 1, 1960 – and what an impeccable performance it is! Quincy was touring with a pretty amazing line-up in his Big Band at this point – with Benny Bailey, ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A session originally issued under the name of Curtis Fuller – titled Boss Of The Soul Stream Trombone! We're not sure what "soul-stream" is as a genre – but given the strength of this record, we'd be more than willing to grant it onto Curtis Fuller all by himself! The record' ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Detroit soul magic from Little Ann – a legendary underground singer, and one who works here in famous association with producer Dave Hamilton! "Who Are You Trying To Fool" is a great blend of modes – upbeat, romping Motor City backings – topped with raw, crackling ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Reissue of a rare Teddy Charles album that also featured Booker Little and Booker Ervin. The album features the inventive vibist caught live in New York at a Metronome sponsored gig featuring Mingus alums Mal Waldron, Booker Ervin and Booker Little. The set includes one expansive Charles original, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jerome Richardson on saxophone, Dave Hazeltine on piano, Russell Malone on guitar, George Mraz on bass, and Lewis Nash or Dennis Mackrel on drums. (Jazz) CD
Really great work from trumpeter Clark Terry – a set that features a tremendous band that also includes the great Chris Woods on alto and flute – a player we really love, and who really gets a chance to shine in this setting! Terry's often even more compelling in a live setting than a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Kenny Werner —
Gu Ru ... CD TCB (Switzerland), 1994. Used ...
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Kenny Werner on piano, Ratzo Harris on bass, and Tom Rainey on drums – with special guests Tim Hagens on trumpet, Billy Drews on tenor sax, and Jamie Haddad on percussion. (Jazz) CD