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Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... $8.99
An obscure late 50s gem from Pepper – a stripped-down quartet session that has him blowing in a very open-ended mode – quite a difference from some of his more tightly arranged sets! The feel's a bit like Pepper's work with Donald Byrd, but even more openly swinging – played by a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Late 80s pressing.)
Laurie Allyn —
Paradise ... CD Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant work by a singer we know little about – but who really sparkles on this session! Singer Laurie Allyn was making something of a name for herself on the Chicago scene of the mid 50s when she was courted by Mode Records, and brought to LA for this rare studio session – but ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Mike Barone Big Band —
Mike Barone Big Band Live At Donte's 1968 ... CD VSOP, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hard-swinging work from trombonist Mike Barone – heard here on a really cooking big band session from the late 60s! We'll be honest in saying that we know little of Barone's work in this format, but we can say that after hearing the CD we're mighty big fans – because his way with a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Conte Candoli —
Conte Candoli Quartet ... CD Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arguably one of the best records cut for the short-lived Mode label in the late 50s – and easily one of the best from trumpeter Conte Candoli too! For the session, Conte front a quartet with Vince Guaraldi on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Stan Levey on drums – and Guaraldi's piano ... (Jazz) read more CD
Eddie Costa —
Eddie Costa Quintet ... CD Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
An extremely great album from Eddie Costa – one of the best of the all-great Mode sessions from 1957! In what is an odd meeting of players, especially for the label, Eddie's piano and vibes meet up with Art Farmer's trumpet, the alto of Phil Woods, bass of Teddy Kotick, and drums of Paul ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1992 pressing.)
Bill Holman —
In A Jazz Orbit ... CD Andex/VSOP, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful showcase for the arranging talents of Bill Holman – one that steps off with a more straightforward and swinging style than some of his work of the time for the Stan Kenton group! Holman here is in a great mode that bridges the large group styles of the swing years and the changes ... (Jazz) read more CD
Andex/VSOP, 1958. Used ... $11.99
Sublime small group work from tenor saxophonist Bill Holman – and a record that really lets him stretch out with some longer-than-usual solo work! Holman's working here as the co-leader with drummer Mel Lewis – in a group that also features trumpeter Lee Katzman, bassist Wilford ... (Jazz) read more CD
Pete Jolly —
Red Chimney/VSOP, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A series of live recordings done by pianist Pete Jolly at The Red Chimney and Sherry's Bar in LA during the early 60s – all of which feature him in a harder tone and freer setting than any of his studio work from the time! The first thing that strikes us about these sides is the way that ... (Jazz) read more CD
VSOP, 1995. Used ... $3.99
Richie Kamuca —
Richie Kamuca Quartet ... CD Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pure genius from tenor saxophonist Richie Kamuca – a magical exercise in tone and balance, played by Richie with that warm and raspy style that we love so much in his work! Kamuca's probably best known for his bigger group work of the 50s, but on a session like this he steps out as a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Richie Kamuca Quartet ... LP 19.99
Stan Levey —
Stan Levey Quintet ... CD Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A gem of a set from drummer Stan Levey – one that features some incredible tenor work from Richie Kamuca! The album's got a relaxed feel that's different than a lot of Stan's other sets – not nearly so tightly arranged as before, and with room for Kamuca to open up on tenor in that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Warne Marsh Quartet —
Music For Prancing ... CD Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... $6.99
One of the greatest 50s showcases for the tenor talents of Warne Marsh – a deceptively understated album that captures Warne at his most fluid and creative point! The setting is a quartet – with Ronnie Ball on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Stan Levey on drums – and Marsh is ... (Jazz) read more CD
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Stephanie Nakasian —
French Cookin' ... CD VSOP, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... $6.99
Pretty obscure stuff from Don Nelson – a hip swinging jazz vocalist who we only know from this one album on Mode! Like some of the best obscure titles on Mode, this one takes a under-documented player from the LA scene of the 50s pairs him with a nice backing combo, and cuts a few ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Marty Paich —
Marty Paich Quartet Featuring Art Pepper ... CD Tampa/VSOP, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Frank Rosolino —
Frank Rosolino Quintet ... CD Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best albums on the rare Mode label – and a great quintet side by trombonist Frank Rosolino! The group here features Vince Guaraldi on piano, Richie Kamuca on tenor, Monty Budwig on bass, and Stan Levy on drums – and the sound's a lot harder than you'd expect from the combo. ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jimmy Rowles —
Weather In A Jazz Vane ... CD Andex/VSOP, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few records cut as a leader by west coast piano legend Jimmy Rowles – and one of the grooviest too! The album's a septet session, one that has Jimmy working with some great horn talents that include Bill Holman on tenor, Herb Geller on alto, Lee Katzman on trumpet, and Bob ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bobby Troup —
Bobby Swings Tenderly ... CD Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare all-instrumental outing from Bobby Troup – best known for his work as a singer and songwriter at the time! But like a number of Bobby's contemporaries on the male vocal scene, Troup was equally well-skilled at handling the keys – no doubt because he'd frequently be called to ... (Jazz) read more CD
Various —
Moods In Jazz/Tampa/VSOP, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great reissue that pairs together 2 obscure west coast sides from the 50s – both of them featuring some of the scene's best players, caught in a very different setting! The first 6 tracks on the set are from a 10" LP that originally appeared on the Skylark label under the leadership ... (Jazz) read more CD
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