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Motema, 2017. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
The best sort of Thelonious Monk set in our opinion – the kind of record that draws heavily from the legacy of the master, but also delivers something completely new and fresh! Let's face it, Monk would wince at the idea of folks just copying his style and ideas – and Joey Alexander ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lakecia Benjamin —
Rise Up ... CD Ropeadope, 2018. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin is even more smoking here than on her previous album for Motema – much more from the streets, as you might guess from the album! Benjamin handles all the sax solos, and composed the music as well – but the set's a very collaborative effort, and is filled ... (Jazz) read more CD
Motema, 2010. Used ... $2.99
There's a really great combination going on here – the lively, soaring piano lines of Antonio Ciacca, and the harder-blown tenor tones of the legendary Steve Grossman! We've not heard much from Ciacca before, but we really like his groove – especially on the title track, which is a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Motema, 2017. New Copy ... $11.99 14.98
That's the state of New Jersey on the cover – represented with an image that's as beautiful as the music on the set – a nicely bold statement from drummer Mark Guiliana, who works here with a mighty strong quartet! The group features some especially great tenor from Jason Rigby – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Motema, 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
We've been loving the vibes of Stefon Harris for years – and each new record with his Blackout group seems to have the musician pushing his envelope more and more! The vibes are still very strongly in place, but there's also some soulful elements that really shine through in the overall ... (Jazz) read more CD
Motema, 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 14.98
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Motema, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A group who take their name from the Hudson River Valley – beautifully pictured here on the front cover – and a quartet who work in an equally expansive array of sounds – all sharp elements of tone and timing from a lineup that features Jack DeJohnette on drums, John Scofield on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the bonus track "Castles Made Of Sand"!)
Babatunde Lea —
Level Of Intent ... CD Diaspora/Motema, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
The great second session from drummer Babatunde Lea as a leader – recorded 15 years after his first famous album, Levels Of Consciousness! The vibe here is a bit straighter than that spiritual jazz classic – but the soul's equally deep – a tight, visionary batch of music that's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Babatunde Lea —
Soul Pools (with bonus CD) ... CD Motema, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pure brilliance from Babatunde Lea – an artist who sounds as deeply soulful in the 21st Century as he did on his first recordings from a few decades back! This time around, Lea's working with the wonderful Frank Lacy on trombone and trumpet – in a set of work that's all arranged by ... (Jazz) read more CD
Motema, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
The first full album from Deva Mahal – a relatively young singer, but one who comes across with a power that makes us think that she's been recording for years! Deva's definitely got a contemporary soul approach, but works with a rasp in her vocals that's a bit blues-influenced too – ... (Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Deva Mahal —
Run Deep ... CD Motema, 2018. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The first full album from Deva Mahal – a relatively young singer, but one who comes across with a power that makes us think that she's been recording for years! Deva's definitely got a contemporary soul approach, but works with a rasp in her vocals that's a bit blues-influenced too – ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Run Deep ... LP 18.99
Motema, 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Saxophonist Donny McCaslin opens up a whole new side of his music here – by letting in a host of guests vocalists, whose presence links the record to some of the work that Donny did with David Bowie near the end of his life! We're not saying this is a Bowie record, and with the presence of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Blow (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP 20.99
Motema, 2018. New Copy ... $20.99 26.99
Saxophonist Donny McCaslin opens up a whole new side of his music here – by letting in a host of guests vocalists, whose presence links the record to some of the work that Donny did with David Bowie near the end of his life! We're not saying this is a Bowie record, and with the presence of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blow ... CD 11.99(Limited edition clear vinyl pressing – with art print lyric poster!)
Motema, 2017. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
Round, warm sounds from bassist Charnett Moffett – working here on both acoustic and electric bass, always with that laidback sense of flow that always made his older work so great! Moffett seems to shape each tune in a different way – and he's joined in this pursuit by guitarist ... (Jazz) read more CD
Motema, 2010. Used ... $4.99
Bold, beautiful work from Charnett Moffett – a bass-heavy album, and one that grows its soul up from the bottom! There's a focus and majesty here we haven't heard in Charnett in a long time – and at points, the album almost carries itself like some lost soul jazz session – with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Motema, 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 14.99
David Murray finds a fantastic new outlet for his many talents here – working with the younger songwriter Saul Williams – who delivers some fantastic lyrics throughout! Saul's as much a spoken word artist as he is a singer – and his passages on the album have this righteous power ... (Jazz) read more CD
Playing For Change —
Listen To The Music ... CD Motema, 2018. Used ... $7.99
A title like that can only remind us of the Doobie Brothers – and no surprise, the Doobies are actually on the record – as part of a massive lineup of over 200 artists from around the globe – with contributions from Dr John, Cyril Neville, Jack Johnson, Bombino, Buddy Guy, Mamadou ... (Blues) read more CD
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Playing For Change —
Listen To The Music ... CD Motema, 2018. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A title like that can only remind us of the Doobie Brothers – and no surprise, the Doobies are actually on the record – as part of a massive lineup of over 200 artists from around the globe – with contributions from Dr John, Cyril Neville, Jack Johnson, Bombino, Buddy Guy, Mamadou ... (Blues) read more CD
Also available Listen To The Music ... CD 7.99
Motema, 2018. New Copy ... About October 12, 2018 (delayed)
Ben Wendel's got a nicely edgey sound to his music here – blowing both tenor and bassoon with these raspy elements that are powerful, even when subtle – set up in a set of 12 tracks that follows the calendar month by month! In truth, we at first didn't even notice this gimmick – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ben Wendel —
Seasons ... CD Motema, 2018. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ben Wendel's got a nicely edgey sound to his music here – blowing both tenor and bassoon with these raspy elements that are powerful, even when subtle – set up in a set of 12 tracks that follows the calendar month by month! In truth, we at first didn't even notice this gimmick – ... (Jazz) read more CD
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