Three broadcast sessions from the historic Storyville Club in Boston! The group here includes Russ Freeman on piano, Carson Smith on bass, Bob Neel on drums, and Baker on trumpet. Tracks include "Maid In Mexico", "Long Ago & Far Away", "My Funny Valentine", and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Mary J Blige —
My Life ... CD Uptown/MCA, 1994. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The stunning second album from Mary J Blige – a record that showed that both the singer and her new form of soul music were around to stay! Production is from Sean Combs and Chucky Thompson – very heavy on beats borrowed from the underground, but nicely tuned to the mainstream – ... (Soul) read moreCD
The stunning second album from Mary J Blige – a record that showed that both the singer and her new form of soul music were around to stay! Production is from Sean Combs and Chucky Thompson – very heavy on beats borrowed from the underground, but nicely tuned to the mainstream – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The landmark debut of Mary J Blige – a record that not only did a great job of blending underground hip hop and mainstream soul sensibilities – but maybe also opened the door for the Neo Soul revolution to come! Mary comes on here with a fresh new vision in female soul – one that' ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes "Real Love", "Love No Limit", "You Remind Me", "Reminisce", "What's The 411?", and "You Don't Have To Worry" remixed by Diddy – plus "Sweet Thing" remixed by Mark Spark, and "Changes I've Been Going ... (Soul) read moreCD
Serge Chaloff —
Boston 1950 ... CD Uptown, 1946/1950. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Excellent small group material recorded at the Hi Hat in Boston and the Celebrity Club in nearby Providence, RI. Tracks come from three different dates and feature work by Sonny Truitt on trombone, Nat Pierce on piano, Joe Shulman and George Jones on bass, and Jack McDonald on drums. (Jazz) CD
Beautiful work from baritone saxophonist Serge Chaloff – one of a few key players who helped reinvent the role of his instrument in jazz during the postwar years – but one who only made a handful of records before his too-early death! This live performance really corrects the lack of ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A great later date from this tenorist who made so much great music in the bop years – well-recorded, with a great quartet that includes Hod O'Brien on piano! Includes a version of the Coltrane tune "Equinox" – quite a meeting of the minds – plus "Ladybird", ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
From the cover of this album, you'd never guess there were 2 Pete Rock and 2 Prince Paul produced tracks hidden on here. Guess it pays to read the fine print. With "Starting From Zero", "There It Is", "Let It Roll", "Top Of The Hill", "I'm A Hook-Her&qu ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Guy —
Guy ... CD MCA/Uptown, 1988. Used ...
Out Of Stock
A stone cold classic from Teddy Riley! Forget what you might think about the cliches of New Jack Swing, because this record is a landmark of modern soul, one of the freshest R&B albums from the 80s, and it still sounds great today. After starting things out with Wrecks N Effect, Riley moved ... (Soul) read moreCD
Heavy D & The Boyz —
Big Tyme ... CD Uptown/MCA, 1989. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Production by Marly Marl and Eddie F. With 12 tracks, including "We Got Our Own Thang", "More Bounce", "Girlz, They Love Me" & "Here We Go again, Y'All". (Hip Hop) CD
A well-done session for the Uptown label – one that has the guitar of Peter Leitch in superb company – a quintet with Pepper Adams on baritone, John Hicks on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Billy Hart on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
A great assemblage of rare early material by Charles Mingus – recorded, as the title implies, on the west coast during the late 40s. The range of styles is pretty strong – as some tracks are small group sides, some larger ensembles, some with vocalists, and others more experimental ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Still sealed!)
Monifah —
Mo'Hogany ... CD Universal/Uptown, 1998. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A legendary live set from the great tenorist JR Monterose – one cut in a small club in Albany at the end of the 70s, but a record we love every bit as much as JR's famous debut on Blue Note! The tone here is a lot more biting in the earlier years – informed by years of Monterose's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the bottom seam and light wear.)
A legendary live set from the great tenorist JR Monterose – one cut in a small club in Albany at the end of the 70s, but a record we love every bit as much as JR's famous debut on Blue Note! The tone here is a lot more biting in the earlier years – informed by years of Monterose's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Stunning duets between JR Monterose and Tommy Flanagan – a record that we love not so much for Flanagan's lyrical accompaniment on piano (however great), but for Monterose's beautiful blowing in such an unfettered setting! There's a gentle grace to JR's horn on the set – both tenor and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has one light corner bend, but looks great overall.)
Small combo work from Charlie Parker working north of the border with a guitarist Dick Garcia and a changing lineup that includes a Paul Bley on three tracks. Other musicians include Brew Moore, Valdo Williams, Billy Graham, and Bobb Rudd. (Jazz) CD
Rare live material from Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker – working here with Max Roach, Curly Russell, Al Haig, and special guest Don Byas on tenor. Tracks include "Night In Tunisia", "Salt Peanuts", "Hot House", "Fifty Second Street Theme", and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Soul For Real —
For Life ... CD Uptown/Universal, 1996. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Genius work from Lucky Thompson – some previously unissued sides from that tremendous time when he was really changing up his sound! The work here is from the same period when Lucky returned to the US after some key years in Europe – and the overall feel is very similar to his sublime ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, traycard artwork is a little wavy.)