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David Allen —
Where You At?/
World Pacific, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Laurindo Almeida & Bud Shank —
Brazilliance Vol 1 ... CD 
World Pacific, 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Landmark set of recordings cut for the Pacific Jazz label in the early 50s, and supposedly a major influence on the early bossa artists in Brazil! The tracks were cut by a quartet led by LA altoist Bud Shank, and featuring Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida, who was living in LA at the time. ... (Brazil) read more CD
Curtis Amy —
Native Land (Parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch World Pacific, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Chet Baker —
Chet Baker Plays & Sings (Jazz Milestones pressing) ... LP 
World Pacific, Mid 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A 60s LP that compiles older work by Chet – all classic numbers from his first few years in the recording studio, when his sound was fresh, sincere, and incredibly amazing! The album features Chet singing on most numbers, working in small combo format on trumpet – with players that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has an unglued seam, light wear.)
Chet Baker, Bud Shank, Art Pepper, & Others —
Have Blues Will Travel – The Blues Vol 2 ... LP World Pacific, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Not a compilation of Blues, but a great selection of rare material recorded for Pacific Jazz in the 50s, including a few tracks here that we haven't seen elsewhere! The lineup is great, and the focus is on more laidback numbers that groove along in a blusier tone than usual for work on Pacific ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marilyn Burroughs —
I Will Love You (double a-side single) ... 7-inch World Pacific, Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Glen Campbell —
Mr 12 String Guitar ... LP World Pacific, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An early studio session from Glen Campbell – who plays instrumental 12 string guitar – in a group that features Jerry Cole on guitar and bass, Larry Knechtel on harmonica and organ, and Lyle Ritz on bass! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Gary Crosby —
Gary Crosby – Orchestra Conducted By Bud Shank ... LP World Pacific, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A strange little record, but one with more of a jazz component than you might think! Gary's the son of Bing, natch – and he's following here in his pop's footsteps, singing jazz standards with backing conducted by Bud Shank. The interesting thing is that the session was actually recorded in ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
De-Fenders —
Wild One/World Pacific, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Gil Evans —
Great Jazz Standards ... LP World Pacific, 1959. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic lost set from Evans – one that features Mingus trumpeter Johnny Coles as the lead soloist in front of Evans-led modern groups that include players like Elvin Jones, Ray Crawford, Steve Lacy, Budd Johnson, Rod Levitt, and Chuck Wayne. Despite the "standards" in the title ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
World Pacific/Blue Note, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99 On May 5, 2023
A fantastic lost set from Evans – one that features Mingus trumpeter Johnny Coles as the lead soloist in front of Evans-led modern groups that include players like Elvin Jones, Ray Crawford, Steve Lacy, Budd Johnson, Rod Levitt, and Chuck Wayne. Despite the "standards" in the title ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the excellent Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy cover and vinyl!) This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 5.
Victor Feldman —
Stop The World I Want To Get Off ... LP World Pacific, 1962. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very different take on this score than the vocal one – thanks to great work from Victor Feldman on both piano and vibes – in a hip trio with Bob Whitlock on bass, and the great LA drummer Lawrence Marable – who really keeps things great at the bottom! Titles include "Typica ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some heavy wear at the top seam, and worn corners at the bottom.)
Roy Harte & Milt Holland with The Montgomery Bros —
Perfect Percussion ... LP World Pacific, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great record from these cool percussion players – with wonderful backing from The Montgomery Brothers! Both Roy Harte and Milt Holland were LA players who did a lot of studio work, played on exotic records, but could also handle a bit of jazz when they wanted to – and you get a taste ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
World Pacific, 1958. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A moody set of vocals by singer Pat Healy – set to arrangements by Fred Katz with a very sad and somber feel. The mood here is very similar to work by June Christy – especially during her later, more mellow years at Capitol – and titles are a good mix of unusual tunes, with songs ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – PJ 0409)
Richard Groove Holmes —
Welcome Home ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure albums that Groove Holmes cut for Pacific Jazz – and one of his grooviest, too! The set's got a slightly larger group than usual – and the record features work from Wilton Felder, Anthony Ortega, and Tom Scott on saxes – plus George Freeman on guitar, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mickey Katz —
Simcha Time – Mickey Katz Plays Music For Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, & Brisses ... CD Capitol/World Pacific, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jewish entertainer/musician Mickey Katz has been getting a lot of attention recently – whether it be from modern projects to revive his music, like Don Byron's from a few years ago, or from press in places like The Village Voice, dealing with the resurgence in Jewish cultural identity. ... (Comedy) read more CD
Lee Konitz & Gerry Mulligan —
Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (180 gram pressing) ... LP World Pacific/Blue Note, 1953. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A set that's noteworthy not just for the presence of alto saxophonist Lee Konitz, and for the leadership of baritonist Gerry Mulligan – but a record that also features the great Chet Baker on trumpet, working here as part of a trio of musicians who were really helping transform the sound of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Billy Larkin & The Delegates —
Ain't That A Groove ... LP World Pacific, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever cut by organist Billy Larkin – a lean, mean batch of soul jazz instrumentals, recorded with the Delegates combo, featuring tenor work by a young Fats Theus! The tracks are short tight jazz dancers – with a mixture of stepping grooves and some more full ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing. Cover has a bumped corner, but is nice!)
Bob Lind —
Elusive Butterfly – The Complete 1966 Jack Nitzsche Sessions (Don't Be Concerned/World Pacific/Big Beat (UK), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pop-folk genius from the elusive Bob Lind – two mid 60s albums, both arranged and produced by Jack Nitzsche! Lind's style is way more than typical folk of the time – as his tunes have a fragile sense of poetry that's really beautiful – a bit like the early work of Leonard Cohen, ... (Folk/Country) read more CD
Mariachi Brass with Chet Baker —
In The Mood ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
(Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, but looks great overall.)
Mastersounds —
Introducing The Mastersounds – Water's Edge (Jazz Showcase plus bonus tracks) ... CD World Pacific/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful record – the first of only a few from this unique group that featured Buddy Montgomery on vibes, Monk Montgomery on electric bass, Richie Crabtree on piano, and Benny Barth on drums! The lineup's a bit like that of the Modern Jazz Quartet in the 50s, but the sound is something ... (Jazz) read more CD
Les McCann Ltd. —
New From The Big City – Recorded Live In New York City ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Les McCann captured live on piano and vocals. Tracks include "The Girl From Ipanema", "Beau J Poo Boo", "Gus Gus", and a nice version of Marv Jenkins' "Big City". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, but is great overall!)
Les McCann with Gerald Wilson —
More Or Les McCann ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A nice session of west coast soul jazz – and one that has Les McCann fronting the soulful group of Gerald Wilson. Les sings on a few tracks, but these are mostly sleepy covers of bluesy standards – like "Please Send Me Someone To Love" and "Since I Fell For You". ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Wes Montgomery —
Portrait Of Wes Montgomery – With The Montgomery Brothers & Gerald Wilson ... LP World Pacific, Early 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Quite a weird little record – issued after the untimely death of Wes Montgomery, and featuring a variety of his older recordings – augmented by new string and horn parts by Gerald Wilson! Most of the tunes on the set are from older Pacific Jazz sides by The Montgomery Brothers, plus a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has unglued seams, some suface & edge wear, promo ink stamp inner gatefold.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Paris Concert (60s pressing) ... LP World Pacific, 1954. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
US issue of some of Gerry's classic Vogue recordings, done in Paris in 1954 with a quartet that featured Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Isola on drums. This is Gerry at the height of his powers, and playing classic piano-less material with supberb accompaniment ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear & aging.)
World Pacific, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
Soulful harmonica instrumentals – with backing by a small combo that features Billy Preston on Hammond and piano! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label pressing. Cover has a small tape spot. Label has a sticker spot.)
World Pacific, 1970s. Used ... $5.99
Joe Pass —
Sign Of The Times ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
This album's got a very telling title – as Joe's guitar is working here with bigger arrangements by Bob Florence, backings that go for a mod 60s sound! Florence uses a range of instrumentation on the set, plus some occasional vocal choruses, all in a mode that's got some very nice mid 60s LA ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has aging, light wear. Includes WP inner sleeve.)
Joe Pass —
Simplicity (80s pressing) ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An album that really lives up to its title – as the sound here is more stripped-down and simple than some of the more large format World Pacific 60s albums from guitarist Joe Pass – a great return to his roots, and an album that really lets us hear Joe's fantastic work on the stings of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Pass —
Stones Jazz ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet jazzy take on the music of The Rolling Stones – one that features guitarist Joe Pass in the lead, over some tight backings from the great Bob Florence! Joe's joined by Dennis Budimir on additional acoustic guitar – and both players ring out with a hollow-body sound that's a lot ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean Luc Ponty —
Electric Connection ... LP World Pacific, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Very cool work from Jean Luc Ponty – a groovy album that's free of any of the overindulgence of his later years, and which sparkles with a cool bit of California soul! Gerald Wilson handles the arrangements – and players include George Duke, Wilbert Longmire, Bud Shank, and Anthony ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean Luc Ponty —
More Than Meets The Ear ... LP World Pacific, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great Jean Luc Ponty album – quite possibly his best, with a hip approach that's more MPS than World Pacific! The record has Ponty working under the supervision of George Gruntz, with an incredibly hip group that includes Carmell Jones on trumpet, Leo Wright on alto and flute, Daniel ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jean-Luc Ponty —
Canteloupe Island (King Kong/World Pacific/Blue Note, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great double-header – one that features 2 classic Jean-Luc Ponty albums from the 60s! Record one presents the album King Kong – an album that features Ponty, who was working with Frank Zappa at the time, playing a set of electric jazz takes on Zappa tunes – with lots of added ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
N Ramani —
Soul Of Indian Flute ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Freddy Robinson —
Coming Atlantis (aka Black Fox) ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A sweet album of funky guitar tracks, with Freddy Robinson out front over a bunch of tight LA Monk Higgins arrangements. Kind of a sleeper that hasn't really gotten as many props in the groove scene as it ought to, with a great sunny west coast 60s soul jazz vibe running throughout. Joe Sample ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a partially split top seam.)
World Pacific, 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A great collection of under-discovered artists from the Oakland scene – all working with arrangements and musical direction by Jimmy McCracklin! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear and a large ink promo stamp on the back.)
Sandals —
Last Of The Ski Bums ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A groovy little soundtrack – played by The Sandals, the same group who worked on the film The Endless Summer – director Bruce Brown's strange documentary about surfers around the world. This time around, the theme is skiers – and The Sandals more than rise to meet the challenge ... (Soundtracks) read more LP, Vinyl record album
World Pacific, 1968. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Features Luther Allison on guitar and Sunnyland Slim on piano! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, small split in the top seam, and is lightly bent at the top left corner.)
Bud Shank —
Brazil! Brazil! Brazil! ... LP World Pacific, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
As if the screaming title didn't tell you enough, the album features Shank's Brazilian sides – apparently culled from his Pacific Jazz recordings from the 50s and 60s, featuring players that range from Laurindo Almeida to Chet Baker to Joe Pass, Clare Fischer, and Joao Donato. Bud's always ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
World Pacific (Japan), 1966. Used ... $13.99
The alto of Bud Shank gets some fuller backings from the great Bob Florence – all in a mode that's as groovy as you might expect from the title – and which also features a bit of guest work from Chet Baker as well! The sound's nice and buoyant – swinging, but never too over the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2010 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Bud Shank —
California Dreamin' ... LP World Pacific, 1966. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The alto of Bud Shank gets some fuller backings from the great Bob Florence – all in a mode that's as groovy as you might expect from the title – and which also features a bit of guest work from Chet Baker as well! The sound's nice and buoyant – swinging, but never too over the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available California Dreamin' ... CD 13.99(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, aging, and small seam splits.)
World Pacific, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Groovy arrangements by Oliver Nelson – with a vibe that's even hipper than some of Bud Shank's other albums from the time! Titles include "Girl In Love", "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", "Lady Jane", and "When A Man Loves A Woman". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove, including World Pacific inner sleeve. Cover has a small split in the top seam.)
World Pacific, 1967. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Bud Shank's second Beatles-titled album of the 60s – and a set that's even groovier than the first! The record features a wonderful jazz-based approach to "second chapter" Beatles – with arranger Bob Florence providing superb arrangements for post-Rubber Soul tunes, which are ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
World Pacific (Japan), 1965. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Bud Shank takes on the sounds of The Beatles – and a whole host of other 60s pop stars as well – all with results that are as jazzy as they are groovy! The album's one of a few that Bud cut for Liberty in this format – alto and flute spread out over fuller backings from Bob ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed, includes obi.)
Ravi Shankar —
In Concert ... LP World Pacific, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An early 60s live set from Ravi Shankar – recorded at UCLA, but with a clarity of sound that rivals his studio albums from the time! The album features 2 long tracks – the extended raga "Madhuvanti", and the vocal number "Dhun In Mishra Mand" – both with Kanai ... (Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ravi Shankar —
Ravi Shankar In New York ... LP World Pacific, Mid 60s. Very Good- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Classic 60s work by Shankar – working here with Alla Rhaka on tabla and Shyam But Nagar on tamboura. The album features 3 long tracks – "Raga Marawa", which takes up all of side two, plus "Raga Bairaga" and "Nata Bhariravi". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
Ravi Shankar —
Ravi Shankar In San Francisco ... LP World Pacific, Mid 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Three lengthy pieces from Shankar, accompanied by Alla Rakha on tabla: "Tabla Solo In Shikhar", "Dhun (Based On the Morning Raga In Sindhi-Bhairavi)" and "Raga Bhupal Todi". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
Ravi Shankar —
Ravi Shankar's Festival From India ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Heavy-duty 2LP set that documents Ravi's music festival in India – one that features work by him and other Indian musicians like Sabri Khan, Laskshmi Shankar, Sharad Kumar, and Jitendra Abhisheki. Titles include "Raga Kirwani", "Raga Mishra Gara, Teental", "Doh ... (Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ravi Shankar —
Three Ragas (World Pacific) ... LP World Pacific, Late 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The title tells it all – as Ravi delivers three long ragas, with backing on tabla and tamboura. A nice one to plug in and drop out to – with the 28 minute-long "Raga Jog", plus "Raga Simhendra Madhyaman" and "Raga Ahir Bhairav". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some staining & waviness on the lower corner, spot of sticker removal.)
Ravi Shankar & Alla Rakha —
Ragas & Talas ... LP World Pacific, Mid 60s. Good ... Out Of Stock
Early work from sitar legend Ravi Shankar, with work from Alla Rakha on tablas – on the long tracks "Raga Jogiya","Dhun", "Raga Madhu Kauns", and "Rupak Tal". (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
Ravi Shankar/World Pacific, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Ravi's biggest-selling American albums – recorded in England, and issued here by World Pacific, who were just making the shift from a jazz label to a global one. The album features "Raga Charu Keshi", "Raga Puriya Dhanashri", "Dhun", and "Kafi ... (Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Smith & The Chicago Blues Band —
Blues With A Feeling – A Tribute To Little Walter (plus bonus tracks) ... CD World Pacific/BGO (UK), 1969. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A smoking little set from George Harmonica Smith – an album recorded in late 60s LA, but done with plenty of Chicago blues touches! The players here are all top-shelf – and include Muddy Waters on guitar and Otis Spann on piano – who definitely help keep a Windy City vibe going ... (Blues) read more CD
(Sealed.)
World Pacific, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A rare bossa session by Wanderly – recorded early in his career in Brazil, and issued here in the US by World Pacific. It's as tight a batch of bossa organ grooves as any of Wanderley's best albums from the 60's – and he's playing with a larger lineup than usual, which adds a lot to ... (Brazil) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light edge & ring wear, aging.)
Ernie Watts Quartet —
Planet Love ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the first albums from the great Ernie Watts – very different than some of his later work, with a sharp edged, soulful vibe! Ernie blows alto and tenor, in a quartet that also features Clarence McDonald on piano, Stanley Gilbert on bass, and Robert Morin on drums – and titles ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gerald Wilson —
California Soul ... LP World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A very hip set of arrangements by LA bandleader Gerald Wilson – and one that takes his soul jazz stylings of earlier albums, and gives them a bit more of a late 60s funky sound. The band's pretty darn hip, and includes players like Anthony Ortega, Hadley Caliman, and Bobby Bryant – and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface and edge wear, and a mostly split top seam.)
World Pacific, Late 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... $6.99
One of Gerald Wilson's hippest albums for World Pacific – and all of them are pretty darn hip! This set is one of Gerald's last for the label – cut in a run of very successful, and very strong big band soul jazz albums that brought together the cream of the crop of the LA underground. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a mostly split bottom seam.)
Various —
Jazz West Coast Vol 3 ... LP Jazz West Coast/World Pacific, 1957. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some interesting stuff here – including "Old Croix" by Art Pepper, "Little Girl" by Chet Baker, "Brother Can You Spare A Dime" by The Russ Freeman/Bill Perkins Quintet, "Too Marvelous For Words" by The Phil Urso/Bob Burgess Quintet, and "Sweet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Jazz West Coast pressing with deep groove. Cover has some edge wear, aging, and half split seams.)
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