Cavi (Brazil), 2004. Used
Andre Mehmari on piano, Sergio Reze & Rogerio Boccato on drums, Celio Barros & Ze Alexandre Carvalho on bass, Dions Goudaroulis on cello, Luca Raele on clarinet & Monica Salmaso on vocals.
(Jazz CD)
Chess, Mid/Late 60s. Very Good+
Columbia, 1960s. Very Good+
Pegasus (UK), 1971. Very Good+
The last in the classic run of Steeleye Span albums to feature the mighty Ashley Hutchings on bass – and a set that also has the group adding in a bit of Irish repertoire to their exploration of ancient English modes – but all in their fantastic blend of ancient and modern elements. If ...
(Folk/Country LP)
London, Mid 60s. Very Good
Titles include "Get Off My Cloud", "I'm Free", "As Tears Go By", "I'm Moving On", "Look What You've Done", "Talkin About You", "She Said Yeah", "Route 66", and "Blue Turns To Grey".
(Rock LP)
Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good
London, 1967. Very Good Gatefold
A record that was initially thought by some as a cheap cash-in on the Sgt Peppers concept – but an album that, to us, really helped set The Rolling Stones free to express themselves in so many new and amazing ways! There's definitely a bit of the hippie vibe to the set at times – such ...
(Rock LP)
Capitol, 1959. Very Good
A later Capitol gem by June – where she reprisies a number of classics from her early years with Stan Kenton – new versions of late 40s tunes, done here with Pete Rugolo arrangements that go a good way towards showing how both he and June had grown during the 50s. Titles include "H ...
(Vocalists LP)
Nessa, 1972. Near Mint-
Excellent late 70s issue of a date from a few years earlier, of Ben playing with a pickup European rhythm section. The intimate setting and responsive younger players cast Webster's warm tenor in a great light, and his playing at this point was continuing to develop, with a nice burnished ...
(Jazz LP)
Fantasy, 1975. Very Good+
Great stuff by Betty – and light years away from her work at Vee Jay! The album was recorded for Fantasy during their golden year of 1975, and it's a smooth batch of sexy soul tunes with arrangements by Gene Page that are very much in a Barry White mid-70s mode. Betty's lyrical stylings are ...
(Soul LP)
Warner, Late 60s. Near Mint-
One of the coolest, grooviest albums that pianist Vince Guaraldi ever recorded – a set that's got the same Peanuts theme as his earlier dates for Fantasy Records, but which also features some sweet electric touches that only make things even better than before! In addition to his warmly ...
(Jazz LP)
Reprise, 1963. Very Good
Jo Stafford gets sentimental over Tommy Dorsey – but in sweet swinging ways that really reflect the 60s setting of the record! In other words, the tunes may be a bit old – but they're recast in more modern arrangements here by Nelson Riddle, Billy May, and Benny Carter – all of ...
(Vocalists LP)
Vanguard, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold
A important record from Joan Baez – one that has the singer expanding her sound, but in all the right possible ways – bringing in some Nashville elements to her folksy roots! The record features some larger backings arranged by producer Norbert Putnam – with bits of strings, The ...
(Folk/Country LP)
Columbia, 1976. Very Good+
Atlantic, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold
The third in Led Zeppelin's spectacular run of early albums – each one either matching or topping its predecessor, depending on one's personal favorite – and a record with an influence that's as massive as the sound! The record's got a pair of of Zep's best-remembered songs in "Imm ...
(Rock LP)
United Artists, 1970. Very Good+
Titles include "Glad", "Freedom Rider", "Empty Pages", "Stranger To Himself", and "Every Mother's Son".
(Rock LP)
Apple, 1971. Near Mint-
Not the out there primal scream of Plastic Ono, and more of an impeccably produced, easy to love landmark from John Lennon! The title track, beautiful as it is, is so heavily ingrained into rock & roll myth making machine that it's become too easy to overlook how great most of the songs on the ...
(Rock LP)
ABC, 1973. Very Good+
Superb work from Steely Dan – and a record that really shows them hitting perfection in the studio! The core sound of this one's jazzier than before – with some great help on instrumentation from Victor Feldman, Lanny Morgan, Bill Perkins, and other west coast jazzers – all ...
(Rock LP)
Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band
Road Time
RCA, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP
A great little live set from the glory days of the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band – a series of performances from Japan, recorded in 1976, all featuring the ensemble at its best! The double-length nature of the record takes the group even farther than usual – really letting ...
(Jazz LP)
Crammed/Cramboy, 2004. Used
Coliseum, 1969. Very Good- Gatefold
A pivotal record in the sound of the US scene at the end of the 60s – and a record that seems to trace an entire evolution in rock during the space of just one album! Touch have roots that go back to The Kingsmen and Don & The Goodtimes – and you can definitely hear garage elements ...
(Rock LP)
Motown, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold
Aware, 1975. Very Good
The good one here is "Magic Ride" – an instrumental that shows the Counts still at their full power – moving along with a good complicated groove, and some odd instrumentation that works well to keep the track interesting!
(Funky 45's 7-inch)
Hi Records, 1972. Good
A damn great bit of work from the legendary Al Green – maybe one of his best records ever – and in fact, maybe one of greatest soul albums of all time! The set's got a style that's really genre-defining – not the previous southern soul of a few years before, but also not the ...
(Soul LP)
Elektra, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold
Arista, 1987. Very Good+ Gatefold
United Artists, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold
Titles include "Buffalo Station Going Down To Memphis", "Jolly Cup Of Tea", "Meet Me At The Jailhouse", and "Wear A Fast Gun".
(Rock LP)
GRP, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold
We'll be the first to admit smooth jazz radio has made us very wary of GRP, but the label put out enough nice records in it's early years, we're constantly rethinking that opinion! This early set by Dave Valentin is a great example – as it captures the flautist at his early best, way before ...
(Jazz LP)