Kenny Barron on piano with Rufus Reid on bass & Frederick Waits on drums. (Jazz) CD
Mary J Blige —
My Life ... LP Uptown/MCA, 1994. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)...
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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 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 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 moreLP, Vinyl record album
(25th Anniversary pressing – first time as a 2LP set!)
Dupree Bolton —
Fireball ... CD Uptown, 1962/1963/1980. Used ...
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An overlooked trumpeter finally gets his due – in this amazingly rich set dedicated to the work of the great Dupree Bolton! Bolton's best known for his early 60s hardbop sides with Harold Land and Curtis Amy – but this may well be the first album to be issued entirely under his own ... (Jazz) read moreCD
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
The sound of new jack writ large – as Teddy Riley takes the main stage with the heavily-produced "Teddy's Jam". The cut has plenty of popping beats – but the extended version is perhaps a bit too long. Stick to the club version, which has a smoother sound – or "Ted ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Wonderful work from one of the most important early bop trumpeters – the mighty Howard McGhee, heard here in a set of rare material that includes obscure studio sessions and some surprisingly great live performances too! McGhee was one of the first and the best to turn the trumpet towards ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Hank Mobley —
Newark 1953 ... CD Uptown, 1953. Used 2 CDs ...
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A rare early slice of work from the legendary Hank Mobley – a live performance from 1953, and one that predates most of his better-known Blue Note material! The recording quality's aged a bit with time, but the genius of Mobley shines through right away – that bold, soulful approach to ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Fantstic work from this overlooked player – a trio date, with Teddy Kotick on bass and Jimmy Wormworth on drums – and titles that include "Ray's Idea", "Toby's Song", "Hi Fly", "Storybook Dreams", "Bits & Pieces", and "Through ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
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
With Clifford Jordan on tenor, Clarence Sharpe on alto, and Don Sickler on trumpet. Titles include "Emily Reno", "After The Show", "Hadd Tadd In Mind", and "Lonely City" – all Redd originals. (Jazz) CD
A pretty wonderful, healthily portion of previously unissued material by The Johnny Richards Orchestra – a pair of grandly swinging and more lightly grooving sessions recorded in New York City on 1958 – plus some great 1959 Birdland Broadcasts! The '58 sessions were recorded as the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The great one blows in a sweet 50s modern harbop mode – in a group that also has Red Rodney on trumpet, Albert Dailey on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. (Jazz) CD
Charlie Rouse feat Sahib Shihab —
Soul Mates ... CD Uptown, 1988. Used ...
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Features Sahib Shihab and Walter Davis Jr! (Jazz) CD
Don Sickler —
Night Watch ... CD Uptown, 1990. Used ...
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An excellent showcase for the arranging skills of Don Sickler – with Carl Fontana on trombone, Don Sickler on trumpet, Ralph Moore on tenor saxophone, Richard Wyands on piano, Kenny Washington on drums, Peter Washington on bass, and Gary Smulyan on baritone saxophone. (Jazz) CD
Thomas and McShann play with Dicky Harris on trombone, Johnny Grimes on trumpet, Haywood Henry on baritone, George Duvivier on bass, and Oliver Jackson and Jackie Williams on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album