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Eric Alexander —
Blues At Midnight ... CD 
Venus (Japan), 2013. Used ... Out Of Stock
Massive work from tenorist Eric Alexander – a player who never lets us down, and who always manages to sound extra great on expensive Japanese-only sessions like this! The album's got a clear, simple focus that really sums up the classic tone and timing that Alexander brings to his tenor ... (Jazz) read more CD
Eric Alexander —
Gentle Ballads ... CD Venus (Japan), 2004. Used ... Out Of Stock
A long-overdue session of ballads from modern tenor giant Eric Alexander – a player we've always loved for his soaring, leaping lines on soul jazz sets – but who also has just the right tone to carry off an album of mellow tunes and ballads! Alexander's tone reminds us a lot of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Eric Alexander —
Gentle Ballads 2 ... CD Venus (Japan), 2006. Used ... Out Of Stock
The ballads are gentle, but the music is great – played in a strongly classic style on the tenor by the great Eric Alexander, all at a level that's much higher than you'd guess from the cheesy nudie image on the cover! The album's a great follow up to Alexander's first session on this vein ... (Jazz) read more CD
Eric Alexander —
Sunday In New York ... CD Venus (Japan), 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pure brilliance from tenor giant Eric Alexander – one of the few modern players we'd put on a par with our favorites from older years! Alexander's got a depth of tone and sense of poise that's simply wonderful on the set – one that's never staid, but which continues to grow beautifully ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Albert Ayler —
Spiritual Unity (Gold Disc) ... CD Venus (Japan), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark recording – Albert Ayler's first album for the ESP label, and a record that hit the jazz world like a bullet! Spiritual Unity sets the stage for a format that would become huge in the European avant scene of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and even today – the sax-driven power-trio, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Richie Beirach —
Manhattan Reverie (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Venus (Japan), 2006. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
There's a bit of reverie here, but it's usually the swinging kind instead of the sleepy variety – thanks to a well-formed groove from Richie Beirach on piano, George Mraz on bass, and Billy Hart on drums! The tunes certainly include a few ballads, but Richie usually takes them with a freely ... (Jazz) read more CD
Venus (Japan), 1994. Used Gatefold ... $18.99
An album that's maybe not as modern as some of Paul Bley's other records – but one that's still got a compelling quality throughout! The session supposedly takes inspiration from Gregorian chants (somewhat big on the recording scene at the time of the 1994 date) – but the music is all ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2011 pressing, includes obi.)
Paul Bley Trio —
Emerald Blue – Inspiration From Gregorian Chant (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Venus (Japan), 2011. Used ... Out Of Stock
Paul Bley on piano & DX-7 – with David Eyges on electric cello and Bruce Ditmas on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Includes obi.)
Marion Brown —
Mirante Do Vale – Offering II ... CD Venus (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
The beautiful follow-up to the first Offering album from Marion Brown – every bit as laidback, soulful, and wonderful as the first! Marion blows alto sax, on a set of tunes that include a great take on the Dave Burrell classic "Crucificado", plus Hermeto Pascoal's "Mirante Do ... (Jazz) read more CD
Marion Brown —
Offering (Japanese pressing) ... CD Venus (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautifully mellow work from the great Marion Brown – playing here in a laidback quintet setting that brings out some of his most soulful tones. The group includes piano, guitar, bass, and drums – but the main focus is on the alto of Brown, which has a warm world-weary tone that's very ... (Jazz) read more CD
Venus (Japan), 2006. Used ... $6.99 11.99
Bill Crow —
From Birdland To Broadway (Japanese pressing) ... CD Venus (Japan), 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bassist Bill Crow is perhaps best known for his work in the Gerry Mulligan group of the 50s, but he also had a great revival moment in the 90s – thanks to a well-penned autobiography, and a few great sessions as a leader like this! The album's got the same title as Bill's life story, and it's ... (Jazz) read more CD
Venus (Japan), 2016. Used ... $24.99
With Martin Wind on bass and Tim Horner on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
Al Haig —
Blue Manhattan ... CD Interplay/Venus (Japan), 1984. Used ... $18.99
Al Haig on piano, Reggie Johnson on bass, and Frank Gant on drums. Tracks include "Impressions", "Nuages", "Un Poco Loco", "Footprints", and "Barcelona". (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
John Hicks —
Moanin' – A Portrait Of Art Blakey (Gold CD) ... CD Venus (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
John Hicks pays tribute to Art Blakey – but in ways that are quite different than the usual Jazz Messengers groove! Given that Hicks got some of his first famous placement under the guidance of Blakey, it would be easy to just rehash modes from those older years – but instead, John ... (Jazz) read more CD
Venus (Japan), 2005. Used Gatefold ... $19.99
Plenty of Amor here, as Eddie Higgins plays in these warm, mellow tones we really love! The album's a laidback date that really opens up with some great lyrical moments – that mix of darkness and light that Eddie brought to his later work – quite different at times than the tones we ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2010 pressing – includes obi!)
Venus (Japan), 2002. Used ... $11.99 14.99
Mellow magic from pianist Eddie Higgins – one of those players whose work seems to get even better with age – deepened a lot more in feeling than on his earlier records, and recorded beautifully by the folks at Venus Records! The album's heavy on ballads, but also features a few subtle ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Japanese CD pressing.)
Eddie Higgins —
Moonlight Becomes You ... CD Venus (Japan), 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sweet strings and the piano of Eddie Higgins – a great combination that almost makes us forgive the clunky sexuality of the album's cover image! Other players sweeten the sound nicely, too – and include Joe Locke on vibes and Joe Cohn on guitar – sliding in nicely alongside the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Venus (Japan), 1999. Used ... $24.99
Venus (Japan), 2002. Used ... $18.99
Scott Hamilton and Eddie Higgins are a pretty great pair together – as you'll hear on this recent date for Japan's Venus Records! Hamilton's got a lot of tradition in his horn, and Higgins a fair bit in his piano too – although Eddie's way of shaping a tune is also very much his own ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Venus (Japan), 1997. Used ... $13.99 16.99
Part of the late 90s rise to genius from pianist Eddie Higgins – a set of simple, lyrical beauty that really holds up well over the years – one of those classics that were cut away from the age of the classics – the sort of record that Eddie should have been making many decades ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Elvin Jones & McCoy Tyner —
Love & Peace ... CD Venus (Japan), 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful later album from these two Coltrane bandmembers – reunited here in the early 80s, working in a mode that's very much in keeping with their rich spiritual jazz legacy! The group on the album's a quintet – with Pharoah Sanders on tenor, Richard Davis on bass, and Jean-Paul ... (Jazz) read more CD
Thad Jones —
Mad Thad ... CD Period/Venus (Japan), 1956/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great small combo set from trumpeter Thad Jones – done with reeds from Frank Foster and Frank Wess, piano from Tommy Flanagan, and drums from Elvin Jones! Features versions of "Cat Meets Chick", "Mad Thad", "Whisper Not", and "Quiet Sip". (Jazz) CD
Warne Marsh & Kenny Drew Trio —
Ornithology ... CD Venus (Japan), 1980. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Warne Marsh on tenor saxophone, Kenny Drew on piano, Bo Stief on bass, and Aage Tangaard on drums. (Jazz) CD
(1994 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Moffett Family Jazz Band —
Africano ... CD Venus (Japan), 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Charles Moffett and his talented family – an album with a progressive soul jazz sound that reminds us of the best moments on the Strata East label during the 70s! Features Charnett Moffett on bass, Charles on alto and tenor, Mondre on trumpet, and Codaryl and Charles Sr on ... (Jazz) read more CD
New York Trio & Ken Peplowski —
Stardust (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Venus (Japan), 2010. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One For All (Eric Alexander, Jim Rotondi, et al) —
End Of A Love Affair ... CD Venus (Japan), 2001. Used ... Out Of Stock
There's no end to our love affair with this great group – one of the most rock-solid lineups of the past decade or so, thanks to tight work from some players who clearly love working with each other! The mighty Eric Alexander is in the frontline on tenor sax – as are Jim Rotondi on ... (Jazz) read more CD
One For All (Eric Alexander, Jim Rotondi, et al) —
No Problem ... CD Venus (Japan), 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
No problem at all, given that this combo's one of the cookingest contemporary lineups we can think of! All players here are great – hence the title of the group – and the mighty Eric Alexander's always a treat on tenor, blowing beautifully alongside Jim Rotondi on trumpet, Steve Davis ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ken Peplowski —
Memories Of You ... CD Venus (Japan), 2005. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
An album with just the right sort of sentimental feel you'd expect from the title – if not from the odd cover of nearly-nude models! Ken Peplowski plays both tenor and clarinet – the latter only on a few tunes, which leaves most of the space for some well-blown ballads that echo with ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2007 jewel case pressing with Vol 1 & 2 in a single set!)
Pharoah Sanders —
Ballads With Love ... CD Venus (Japan), 1992. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An all-ballad album from Pharoah Sanders, but one that's still plenty darn great – and blown with all the depth of soul you might expect from his classics! The tunes are mostly familiar, but taken at a really easygoing, open sort of level – somewhat similar to the ballad work that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jimmy Scott —
All Of Me – Live In Tokyo ... CD Venus (Japan), 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
A 21st Century date from Jimmy Scott – recorded live in Tokyo with small combo backing that almost gives him more of a groove than in some of his other late-life sessions! The band's billed as The Jazz Expressions – and features TK Blue on alto and flute, Jon Regen on piano, Hillard ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Archie Shepp —
Blue Ballads ... CD Venus (Japan), 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Blue blowing from Archie Shepp – a great set of ballads from later years, recorded at a time when Shepp had stepped back inside considerably from his styles of the past – but still brought a great depth of soul to his recordings! The tunes here are mostly familiar numbers, but Archie ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lonnie Smith Trio —
Purple Haze – Tribute To Jimi Hendrix ... CD Venus/Music Masters, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
With John Abercrombie on guitar and Marvin "Smitty" Smith on drums. Tracks include "Voodoo Chile", "Gypsy Eyes", "Up From The Skies", and "Purple Haze–Star Spangled Banner". (Jazz) CD
Cecil Taylor —
Cecil Taylor Solo ... CD Venus (Japan), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from Cecil Taylor – a Japanese album that captures the pianist at the peak of his power – when he was breaking through into this amazing new territory in improvised music, with energy and dexterity that's completely unlike anyone else! Taylor in the 60s was great, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Barney Wilen —
New York Romance ... CD Venus (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful blowing from the great Barney Wilen – an album that's as relaxed as you might guess from the image on the cover, but which has a rock-solid sound all the way through! At this point in his career, Barney's definitely back on top of his game – playing both tenor and soprano sax ... (Jazz) read more CD
Claude Williamson —
Song For My Father (Japanese pressing) ... CD Venus (Japan), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lovely work from pianist Claude Williamson – a player we like so much more in his later years than we did when he first started out in the 50s! Williamson's really got a depth to his keyboard work here – a way of playing a wide range of sounds and colors, yet without ever showing off ... (Jazz) read more CD
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