Jazz — New Arrivals 
A wealth of jazz in many styles -- bop, hardbop, soul jazz, spiritual, rare groove, modal, improvised music, funk, free jazz, fusion, avant garde, and trad!
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Steven Herring —
Introducing Steven Herring ... CD 
Steeplechase (Denmark), 2019. Used ... $9.99
Mezz Mezzrow —
Chronological Mezz Mezzrow 1936 to 1939 ... CD Classics (France), Late 30s. Used ... $14.99
Collects Victor and Bluebird material that features Mezz Mezzrow on clarinet, Bud Freeman on tenor sax, and James P Johnson and Willie "The Lion" Smith on piano – plus a Decca session with Rosetta Crawford & Her Hep Cats. 21 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print original Classics pressing.)
Kirk Knuffke with Steven Herring —
Witness ... CD Steeplechase (Denmark), 2018. Used ... $9.99
One of the most unusual albums we've ever heard from cornet player Kirk Knuffke – and that's saying a lot, as all of his albums are always pretty darn unique! The set has Knuffke working with singer Steven Herring – whose rich baritone vocals are very much out front in the arrangements ... read more CD
(Still sealed. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Jan Garbarek & Ustad Fateh Ali Khan —
Ragas & Sagas ... CD ECM, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Includes four ragas composed by Ustad Fateh Ali Khan and the Garbarek composition "Saga" featuring Manu Katche on percussion. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Shakti —
Shakti With John McLaughlin ... CD Columbia, 1976. Used ... $3.99
Great post-Mahavishnu work from guitarist John McLaughlin – the debut of his excellent Shakti combo, a group who mixed Indian music with some tighter fusion moments! The style here is a lot leaner than some of McLaughlin's previous experiments – a small group lineup with violin from L ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Django Bates —
Sumer Fruits (& Unrest) ... CD JMT/Verve, 1993. Used ... $5.99
Featuring Julian Arguelles, Iain Ballamy, Chris Batchelor, Roland Bates, Steve Buckley, Martin France, Sid Gauld, Stuart Hall, Richard Henry, Sarah Homer, Dave Laurence, Thebe Lipere, Mark Lockheart, Mike Mondesir, Eddie Parker, Barak Schmool, Sarah Waterhouse, and Steve Watts. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Jazz Crusaders —
Jazz Crusaders Live At The Lighthouse '68 (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Pacific Jazz/EMI, 1967. Used ... $8.99
One of the Jazz Crusaders many fantastic live sets from The Lighthouse – just about all of which are excellent, but '68 is a real standout! Perhaps the single feature that pushes this set above and beyond the others, is the beautiful longer tracks – ones have a spiritual soulful vibe ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
New York Mary —
Piece Of The Apple ... LP 
Arista Freedom, 1976. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Henry Red Allen —
World On A String ... CD Bluebird/RCA, 1957. Used ... $4.99
Features Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax! CD
(Out of print.)
Brecker Brothers —
Brecker Brothers Collection Vol 2 ... CD Novus, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $2.99
Michael Brecker on saxophone and Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD
(Out of print.)
Chet Baker —
Mr B ... LP Timeless (Holland), 1984. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Really wonderful material from trumpet legend Chet Baker – one of those sets from Chet's "lost" years recording for a variety of labels on the European continent – but also work that really shows him exploring some great new territory! The Chet Baker during these years is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent limited clear vinyl reissue on Tidal Waves, with obi.)
Gato Barbieri —
Passion & Fire ... CD A&M, 1977. Used ... $4.99
Includes the songs "I Want You", "Fiesta", "Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)", "Poinciana (Song Of The Tree)", "Theme From Firepower", "She Is Michelle", "Ruby", and "Speak Low". CD
(Out of print.)
Lester Young —
Kansas City Sessions ... CD GRP, 1938/1944. Used ... $4.99
Great ensemble material recorded by the Commodore label in New York – features Lester Young on tenor sax and clarinet, Buck Clayton on trumpet, Freddie Green on guitar, Joe Bushkin on piano, Walter Page on bass, and Jo Jones on drums. 22 tracks in all, including lots of alternate takes. CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole, booklet has a clear promo sticker on the front.)
Hipnosis —
Carrousel ... CD Perfect Toy (Germany), 2005. Used ... $4.99
Stunning work from Hipnosis – an album that's far greater even than their debut – and we loved that one a lot! The sound here is all jazz all the way through – done in a lively, dancing, soaring groove that makes the album feel like a lost modal jazz classic on MPS or Saba – ... (New Grooves, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Brown Trio —
Some Of My Best Friends Are Singers ... CD Telarc, 1998. Used ... $4.99
Features vocalists Dee Dee Bridgewater, Etta Jones, Nancy King, Diana Krall, Kevin Mahogany, and Marlena Shaw. CD
Mike Longo —
Awakening ... CD Mainstream/P-Vine (Japan), 1972. Used ... $24.99
Killer electric piano work from the mighty Mike Longo – recorded at a time when he was definitely at the height of his powers! The album sports a rare Mainstream Records appearance from James Moody – who was a frequent partner of Longos on sessions at the time – particularly on ... read more CD
(Out of print, P-Vine pressing – includes obi!)
Brecker Brothers —
Brecker Brothers Collection Vol 1 ... CD Arista/Novus, 1975. Used ... $2.99
Michael Brecker on saxophone and Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD
(Out of print.)
Joe Beck/CBS, 1975. Used ... $4.99
Features additional guitar from Steve Khan. CD
(Out of print.)
Hubert Laws —
Best Of Hubert Laws ... CD Columbia, 1970s. Used ... $6.99
A sweet little collection from Hubert Laws' CTI years – tracks include "Syrinx", "Fire And Rain", "Morning Star", "Moment's Notice", "Chicago Theme (Love Loop)", and "Farandole (L'Arlesienne Suite #2)". CD
(Out of print, Columbia Jazz Masters pressing.)
Charlie Parker —
Bird – Savoy Recordings Master Takes ... LP Savoy, Mid 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
A nicely distilled collection pulled together for issue in the mid 70s, of Charlie Parker's work for Savoy Records – done between the years 1944-1948, with some of the best talents in the bop business! Some of the other Savoy Parker sets have been a bit too overstuffed with alternate takes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Parker —
Charlie Parker With Strings – Bird On Verve Vol 1 ... LP Verve, Early 50s. Sealed ... $14.99
We can't decide whether we like Bird better in the small seminal bop quintets he led, or blowing fiery solos over larger arrangements buoyed by strings. Fortunately these sets, compiled from 10" LPs bring together some of both, though as you might guess from the title, they do lean heavily ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French pressing on Polydor. Shrinkwrap has an import sticker. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Clare Fischer Big Band —
Thesaurus ... LP Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $7.99
An unusual session from the great Clare Fischer – although probably his best-known record as well! Clare cut many other jazz sides in a smaller, more intimate setting – but this album features his full talents as a larger arranger – working with a hip ensemble, and turning in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green and red Broadway label stereo pressing. Includes the Atlantic inner sleeve.)
David Benoit —
Freedom At Midnight ... CD GRP, 1987. Used ... $3.99
Includes the songs "Freedom at Midnight", "Along the Milky Way", "Kei's Song", "The Man With The Panama Hat", "Pieces Of Time", "Morning Sojourn", "Tropical Breeze", "Passion Walk", "Del Sasser", and "The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Art Tatum —
Chronogical Art Tatum 1945 to 1947 ... CD Classics (France), Mid 40s. Used ... $14.99
Piano solos. CD
(Out of print.)
Earl Bostic —
Flamingo ... CD Proper (UK), 1950s. Used ... $8.99
Includes the sings "Flamingo", "Sleep", "Always", "Moonglow", "Ain't Misbehavin'", "You Go To My Head", "Cherokee", "Steamwhistle Jump", "What! No Pearls?", "Deep Purple", "Mambostic", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Barron & Regina Carter —
Freefall ... CD Verve, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Kenny Barron on piano and Regina Carter on violin. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
David Benoit —
Waiting For Spring ... CD GRP, 1989. Used ... $2.99
David Benoit on piano, John Patitucci and Luther Hughes on bass, Peter Erskine on drums, and Bob Benoit and Emily Remler on guitar. CD
(Out of print.)
Kenny Barron —
Spirit Song ... CD Verve, 2000. Used ... $6.99
Kenny Barron on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, Billy Hart on drums, Michael Wall Grigsby on percussion. Russell Malone on guitar, Eddie Henderson on trumpet, David Sanchez on tenor saxophone, and Regina Carter on violin. CD
(Out of print.)
Gary Bartz —
Blues Chronicles – Tales Of Life ... CD Atlantic, 1996. Used ... $9.99
A really great later album from Gary Bartz! Gary Bartz on alto and soprano saxophone, James King on bass, Dennis Chambers and Greg Ban on drums, Russell Malone on guitar, Cyrus Chestnut and George Colligan on piano, and Tom Williams on trumpet. CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Gary Bartz —
Red & Orange Poems ... CD Atlantic, 1994. Used ... $6.99
Gary Bartz on alto saxophone, Dave Holland on bass, Greg Bandy on drums, John Clark on french horn, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and Eddie Henderson on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Gary Bartz —
Shadows ... CD Timeless (Netherlands), 1991. Used ... $9.99
The 90s were a really wonderful decade for reedman Gary Bartz – a time when he seemed to go back to basics, and find a way to open up whole new corners in his music! This album's a key illustration of that moment – as Bartz blows with a sense of darkly brooding power that we never ... read more CD
Pieces Of A Dream —
Pieces ... CD Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $4.99
Features guest saxophone from Grover Washington Jr and guitar from Jeff Lorber. CD
(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
Martial Solal —
7 + 4 = X (Martial Solal Trio) ... LP PDU (Italy), Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Includes original titles "Bossatina", "Groenland", "Fanfari Dondaine", and "7 + 4 = X". LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey —
Olympia Concert ... LP Fontana, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent live set by the Jazz Messengers – recorded in Paris in 1958, but with a hard heavy groove that's right up there with their best Blue Note work. The group at this time – Blakey, Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, and Jymie Merritt – plays hard, heavy, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – PAT 504. Back cover has some light aging, but front looks great!)
Urs Leimgruber/Relative Pitch, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Urs Leimgruber on tenor and soprano saxophone and Roger Turner on snare, tom tom and parcussion. CD
(Out of print.)
Brian Patneaude —
Riverview ... CD WEPA, 2009. Used ... $4.99
Brian Patneaude on tenor saxophone, Mike Moreno on guitar, Jesse Chandler on organ, and Danny Whelchel on drums. CD
Dave Bass —
NYC Sessions ... CD Whaling City Sound, 2015. Used ... $6.99
Dave Bass on piano, Harvie S on bass, Ignacio Berroa on drums, and Phil Woods on alto saxophone. CD
Art Farmer —
Aztec Suite (second cover) ... LP United Artists, 1959. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A rare Latin outing from trumpeter Art Farmer – one that has him working with the mighty Cuban arranger Chico O'Farrill! The grooves here are hardly "Aztec", as Chico brings a hip postwar vibe to the session – a blend of American jazz and Latin rhythms that's totally great, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing, with a deep groove. Cover has some light aging on the back, but looks nice on the front.)
McCoy Tyner —
Nights Of Ballads & Blues ... CD Impulse, 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The title says it all – as McCoy works his way through a nicely restrained trio set of material that features bass by Steve Davis and drums by Lex Humphries! The tracks are perhaps not as spiritual and far-reaching as Tyner's later work – but they're handled with that richly expressive ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mike Melillo & Massimo Urbani —
Duets For Yardbird ... LP Philology (Italy), 1987. Near Mint- ... $23.99
Features Mike Melillo on piano and Massimo Urbani on alto sax – no other instrumentation, and some great variations on themes by Charlie Parker! LP, Vinyl record album
Crusaders —
Pass The Plate ... CD Chisa/Verve, 1971. Used ... $11.99
Great work from one of the funkiest periods in the career of the Jazz Crusaders – that point when they first dropped the "jazz" from their name, and started moving into groovier territory! The set's a bit electric, but never as much so as their later, bigger hits – just ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rufus Reid Quintet —
Live At The Kennedy Center (CD & DVD) ... CD Motema, 2007. Used CD/DVD ... Just Sold Out!
Rufus Reid on bass, Tim Horner on drums, Sumi Tonooka on piano, Rich Perry on tenor saxophone, and Freddie Hendrix on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode and some on the CDs.)
Valerie Carr —
Song Stylist Extraordinaire ... LP Roulette, 1958. Very Good ... $9.99
An obscure vocal album on Roulette – with titles that include "Time After Time", "In The Wee Small Hours", "Lazy Afternoon", "Make The Man Love Me", "I Got It Bad", "When I Fall In Love", and "They Didn't Believe Me". (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Multicolor bar pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light wear, and a hint of seam splitting – but this is a nice copy overall.)
Ben Webster —
Chronogical Ben Webster 1944 to 1946 ... CD Classics (France), Mid 40s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Hots Lips Page, Johnny Guarnieri, Walter Thomas, Emmett Berry, Budd Johnson, Denzel Best, Marlowe Morris, and Clyde Hart. CD
Chet Baker —
Baby Breeze ... CD Verve, 1964. Used ... Just Sold Out!
It's the mid 60s, and although Chet's lost the classic sound of his early recordings, he does a pretty nice job in this small group session that has him playing fluegelhorn in place of a recently-stolen trumpet. The sound is nice and compressed, with a tightly restrained feel that works well with ... read more CD
(Digipack case has some wear & a slice through the spine & is priced accordingly.)
Albert Ammons —
Chronological Albert Ammons 1936 to 1939 ... CD Classics (France), Late 30s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Group work by Albert Ammons and his Rhythm Kings, plus rare solo piano sides recorded for Blue Note – some of the earliest material recorded by the label! CD
Arthur Blythe —
Calling Card ... CD Enja, 1995. Used ... $9.99
A great little record from Arthur Blythe – mostly straight ahead, but pretty darn freewheeling too – thanks to a selection of long tracks that really let him open up on alto sax! The setting is a quartet – nicely put-together with John Hicks on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Naftule's Dream —
Job ... CD Tzadik, 2001. Used ... $9.99
Michael McLaughlin on accordion, Glenn Dickson on clarinet, Eric Rosenthal on drums, Pete Fitzpatrick on guitar, David Harris on trombone, and Jim Gray on tuba. CD
McCoy Tyner —
Counterpoints ... CD Milestone, 1978. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A bold trio set from McCoy Tyner – almost bolder than some of his larger group records of the 70s – a live performance done in Tokyo, with superb accompaniment from Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums! The trio's got a force that grabs us right from the get-go – that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hubert Laws —
Wild Flower ... LP Atlantic, 1972. Sealed ... $14.99
Flute, strings, and soul – a wonderful counterpart to some of Hubert Laws' funkier albums of the time – and a record cut with some tremendous backings! The core group features Hubert on assorted flutes, Gary Burton on vibes, Chick Corea on piano, and Bernard Purdie on drums – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
Gene Ammons —
Hi Fidelity Jam Session (aka Happy Blues) ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Gene Ammons in a mighty nice setting – working here in an open-ended jam session style that brings all his best live energy into play at the studio of Rudy Van Gelder! The set's got a crackle that really goes beyond the earlier, shorter bop recordings from Ammons – and a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early OJC pressing – with obi!)
Ben Webster/Savoy, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Hey, these guys are mad! Not really, though, but the "angry" in the title refers to the fact that these are early recordings by the players – mostly done during the 78rpm years at Savoy, when all of them were getting their start in small group sessions. Webster plays with Oscar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing. Cover has light splitting and a cut corner on the bottom seam, but this is a nice copy overall.)
Lenny Niehaus —
I Swing For You ... LP EmArcy, 1957. Sealed ... $38.99
Lennie swings, but he keeps it cool too – as this rare Mercury set steps off of the same octet energy Niehaus brought to his better-known sides for Contemporary in the mid 50s! The players here are a bit lesser known than some of Niehaus' other all-star groups – with Ken Shroyer on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – sealed in a vintage loose shrinkwrap bag.)
Freddie Hubbard —
Hub Of Hubbard ... LP MPS, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A classic European date from Freddie Hubbard – recorded right around the vintage of his Red Clay years, but with a sound that hearkens back more towards his Blue Note sessions of the mid 60s! There's a nicely angular feel to this set – that bold, modern quality that really set Hubbard ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing – a nice copy!)
Horace Silver —
Horace Silver Quintet Vol 4 (10 inch LP) ... LP Blue Note, 1955. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Blinding early Horace Silver recordings for Blue Note – and essentially Jazz Messengers material. The quintet features Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Doug Watkins, and Art Blakey – and the tracks are among some of Silver's best early compositions: "Hippy", "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese 10" pressing – TOJJ 5062.)
Cecil Taylor —
Cecil Taylor Solo ... LP Trio (Japan), 1973. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cecil Taylor Solo ... CD 22.99(Japanese pressing, PA 7067 – with obi. Cover has some light brown age spots on the front – not bad overall.)
Charles McPherson —
Con Alma! ... LP Prestige, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic album from this great Detroit alto player, and one that has a lot of beautiful lyrical passages that push him way past his straight bebop stuff. Barry Harris plays piano with a sweet mellow vibe, and Clifford Jordan lays down some of his usual sharp tenor solos. The title track is one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has a tiny split in one corner, but is great overall.)
Jimmy Smith —
Groove Drops ... LP Verve, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A rare gem from Jimmy – a great set of organ tracks backed by some solid soul arrangements by the great Johnny Pate! Jimmy's organ is right out front, and as with most of his Verve albums, he never misses a note. There's a nice long version of "Ode To Billy Joe" that, while ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 60s pressing – nice and clean. Cover has some light wear.)
Eric Kloss —
To Hear Is To See ... LP Prestige, 1969. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A really transformative record from saxophonist Eric Kloss – a set that has him taking off with a rhythm trio that features Jack DeJohnette on drums, Dave Holland on bass, and Chick Corea on acoustic and electric piano – all with the kind of exploratory vibe you'd expect! Kloss plays ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing – record and cover are nice!)
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal '73 ... LP 20th Century, 1973. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing stuff from Ahmad Jamal – one of his greatest albums ever, and the kind of Fender Rhodes classic that got passed over in the history books, but which is finally getting some appreciation these days! Ahamad's in a very different mode than his Cadet/Argo years – using the mellow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is nice!)
Jimmy McGriff & Richard Groove Holmes —
Giants Of The Organ Come Together ... LP Groove Merchant, 1973. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Twin organs back to back – and a heck of a hard-wailing set from Groove Holmes and Jimmy McGriff! The album cooks from the very first note – and features long tunes that open up with the same sort of solo-heavy approach that you'd get on Holmes' Prestige albums of the 60s – very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original pressing!)
Charles Earland —
Live At The Lighthouse ... LP Prestige, 1972. Very Good+ ... $18.99
A real killer from Hammond hero Charles Earland – a record that stretches out as much as his studio gems for Prestige, but in a slightly different way! The band includes lesser known players like trumpeter Elmer Coles, alto player James Vass, and conga player Kenneth Nash – but they ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label pressing. Cover has some light wear, and one slightly bumped corner – but this is a nice copy overall.)
Yusef Lateef —
Doctor Is In & Out ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Yusef Lateef's funkier albums for Atlantic – and a record that features some great keyboard work from Kenny Barron! The liner notes indicate a current Lateef fascination with rhythm, and it tries to present this fascination in a way that implies a bigger intellectual approach to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original pressing!)
Bobby Bradford/No Business (Lithuania), 1991. New Copy ... $22.99
We never cease to be amazed at the sonic sensibilities of the cornet of Bobby Bradford – a musician who always seems to turn out stunning work, no matter what the decade! Here, Bradford is heard in an unissued live performance that features one long improvisation – but a piece that has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 400 copies!)
Herbie Hancock —
Mwandishi ... LP Warner/Antarctica Starts Here, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
An excellent session that was one of Herbie Hancock's first free-flowing fusion records of the 70s! Herbie's playing Fender Rhodes with a sound that's at once cosmically beautiful, soulfully fragile, and spacily grooving – and he gets some excellent accompaniment from an all-hip group of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe McPhee —
Nation Time ... LP CJ Records/Superior Viaduct, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99
Wild early work from avant jazz genius Joe McPhee – and a set that's actually pretty darn funky too! This rare indie release features 3 long tracks – two of which were recorded live, with a tight combo that includes a very funky drummer! The album kicks off with the hard wailing " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Nation Time ... CD 8.99
Nation Time (with bonus tracks) ... CD 12.99
Charles Mingus —
Black Saint & The Sinner Lady ... LP Impulse/Superior Viaduct, 1963. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $20.99 24.99
Fantastic – and one of Mingus' greatest albums ever! This one ranks right up with The Clown and Pithecantropus Erectus for sheer raw power and emotion – and Mingus' writing here is incredibly tight, giving soloists like Charlie Mariano, Jaki Byard, Richard Williams, and Jerome ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great pressing, too – very heavy cover and excellent format – almost like owning an original!)
John Tchicai/No Business (Lithuania), 2013. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The set's got a really beautiful sound – one that comes from the ringing guitar tones of Garrison Fewell, and the twin reeds of John Tchicai and Charlie Kohlhase – each of whom plays in a different channel of the recording! This approach gives the record a great sense of space from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
High Voltage ... LP MPS, 1970. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Late niceness from Count Basie – and a set that definitely lives up to its name – a really high energy set, and one of the few times that Basie ever recorded for the MPS label! The group here works with sharp arrangements from Chico O'Farrill – who's got that punchy groove he was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s PAUSA pressing. Cover has some small light stains at the spine.)
Continuum —
Mad About Tadd ... LP Quicksilver, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of those records that really takes you by surprise – a set that doesn't look like much on the front, but which opens up immediately the minute you drop it on the turntable – with a sense of soul and swing that really hold on throughout! The group's a great one – a quintet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later promo pressing on PAJ. Cover has a promo stamp and a light sticker spot on front.)
Count Basie —
Warm Breeze ... LP Pablo, 1981. Near Mint- ... $14.99
With Freddie Green on guitar and shaker, Cleveland Eaton on bass, Gregg Field and Harold Jones on drums. Orchestra includes Willie Cook and Harry Edison on trumpet, Sonny Cohn, Dale Carley, Frank Szabo, and Bob Summers on trumpet and flugelhorn, Mitchell Wood, Dennis Wilson, Grover Mitchell, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing.)
Cecil Payne —
Bird Gets The Worm ... LP Muse, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Baritonist Cecil Payne cut very few albums as a leader – but nearly all of them are great! A great example is this obscure mid 70s set – a back-to-basics quintet side that features Tom Harrell on trumpet, Duke Jordan on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Al Foster on drums – all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some wear at the corners.)
Gene Harris/Concord, 1990. Used ... $14.99
Gene Harris on piano, Scott Hamilton on tenor saxophone, Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and Harold Jones on drums. CD
(Out of print, SACD hybrid version – plays on regular players too.)
Red Garland —
Red Garland At the Prelude Vol 1/Prestige, 1959. Used ... $8.99
One of the harder to find Red Garland sessions on Prestige – two records' worth of material that was issued on 4 different albums! The set is noteworthy not only for an excellent stretched out trio performance by Garland – working here with Specs Wright on drums and Jimmy Rowser on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pee Wee Russell —
Swingin' With Pee Wee/Prestige/Fantasy, 1958/1961. Used ... $8.99
Great small group material from these key revival years of Pee Wee Russell's career – a time when he was a dedicated modernist, even in a trad setting! Players include Buck Clayton on trumpet, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. CD
Jimmy Knepper —
1st Place ... LP Blackhawk, 1986. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A great quartet date, with lots of room for Jimmy Knepper to take sublime solos on trombone – alongside Bruce Forman on guitar, Mike Richmond on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. Titles are all Knepper originals – and include "Fallen Crest", "Leave Of Absinth", "Di ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the opening.)
Robin Eubanks —
Wake Up Call ... CD Sirocco (UK), 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Robin Eubanks on trombone, Duane Eubanks on trumpet, Antonio Hart on alto saxophone, Eric Lewis on piano, Lonnie Plaxicvo on bass, and Gene Jackson on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Artie Shaw —
Complete Artie Shaw Vol 2 – 1939 ... LP RCA/Bluebird, 1939. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Second volume of recordings for Bluebird, with Georgie Auld and Tony Pastor on tenor, Hank Freeman and Les Robinson on alto, Bernie Privin, Chuck Peterson, and Johnny Best on trumpet, George Arus, Harry Rodgers, and Les Jenkins on trombone, Al Avola on guitar, Bob Kitsis on piano, Sid Weiss on bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
John Scofield —
Steady Groovin' – The Blue Note Groove Sides ... CD Blue Note, Late 90s. Used ... $4.99
In one of the more surprising turns of the 90s, guitarist John Scofield has emerged as one of the better funky players of his generation. Scofield never set out to blow anyone's mind as a funkster – but recent underground live sets with groups like Medeski Martin & Wood and Soulive have ... read more CD
Joe Lovano —
Tenor Legacy ... CD Blue Note, 1993. Used ... $2.99
Features Joe Lovano and Joshua Redman on tenor, Mulgrew Miller on piano, Christian McBride on bass, Lewis Nash on drums, and Don Alias on percussion. CD
Frank Morgan & The McCoy Tyner Trio —
Major Changes ... CD Contemporary, 1987. Used ... $26.99
Features Frank Morgan on alto and McCoy Tyner on piano, with Avery Sharpe on bass and Louis Hayes on drums. Tracks include "How Deep Is The Ocean", "Emily", "Search For Peace", "Frank's Back", and "Theme From Love Story". CD
(Out of print.)
Zmeczeni —
Bez Tego I Owego ... CD GAD (Poland), 1982. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A very jazzy set of sound library tracks from Poland – done in a mix of fusion and prog that's similar to some of that nation's great groups of the 70s – maybe no surprise, given that the guitarist in the group had also performed with the rock act Breakout! Yet here, the style is ... (Sound Library, Jazz) read more CD
Wadada Leo Smith/Astral Spirits, 2021. New Copy ... $8.99 14.00
Three giants of the Chicago improvised scene, coming together here in an album that recalls the best early recordings from the AACM! There's this open, collaborative spirit going on here – music that moves between structure and freedom, and which stands as a testament to the instant rapport ... read more CD
Jerzy Milian —
Orkiestra Rozrywkowa Pritv W Katowicach – Znak Wodnika (with bonus tracks) ... CD GAD (Poland), Late 70s. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
Some of the funkiest work we've ever heard from Polish vibist Jerzy Milian – a series of late 70s recordings that have him working with a larger ensemble in a very groovy mode! The approach is sound library or soundtrack funk at some points, but also almost gets a bit disco at others – ... read more CD
Boguslaw Rudzinski —
Unitron – 1963 Polish Library Music From WFDiF Vaults ... CD GAD (Poland), 1963. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
Fantastic work from a saxophonist we're hearing here for the first time ever – Boguslaw Rudzinski, who recorded this set in 1963 – right at the same time Krzystof Komeda and his generation were opening up doors in modern jazz on the Polish scene! Rudzinski is maybe a bit more inside ... read more CD
Jan Ptasyn Wroblewski —
Slupy Milowe (with bonus tracks) ... CD GAD (Poland), 1979/1980. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
Never-issued material from Polish saxophonist Jan Ptasyn Wroblewski – material recorded at the end of the 70s for Polish Radio, done in a small combo mode that's a real back to basics change, after some of his larger projects of the decade! The setting is nice and lean – Jan on tenor, ... read more CD
Koman Band —
Continuation (with bonus tracks) ... CD GAD (Poland), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
The cover bills this one as having "stunningly rich Rhodes and brass driven cuts" – and we couldn't agree more, as the group features loads of sweet keyboards from leader Janusz Koman, set up in funky orchestrations with plenty of horns! The approach is a mixture of fusion and more ... read more CD
Crash —
Crash ... LP MC Wifon/GAD (Poland), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.98
An overlooked Polish fusion combo from the 70s – one who recorded around the same time as Laboratorium and Extra Ball, but never got as much recognition on our side of the iron curtain! This album definitely lives up to the group's name – as the sound comes crashing in with a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Crash (with bonus tracks) ... CD 16.99
Jazz Q —
Pori Jazz 72 ... CD GAD (Poland), 1972. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
A famous live performance from this legendary Czech group – presented here for the first time ever, thanks to lost tapes unearthed at a Finnish radio station! The group are in amazing form throughout – stretching out on four long tracks that bristle with the strong imagination of ... read more CD
Steve Reid —
Rhythmatism (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Mustevic/Soul Jazz (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $28.99 32.99
A fantastic mid 70s set led by drummer Steve Reid – fronting a group of players who groove tightly, but with a really sinister sound! Reid is an absolute steamroller on this set – laying down a fast-paced, super tight funky backdrop for the rest of the players to groove fluidly over ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition pressing of 1000 – on colored vinyl!)
Various —
Soul Of A Nation – Jazz Is The Teacher Funk Is The Preacher – Afro-Centric Jazz, Street Funk, & The Roots Of Rap In The Black Power Era 1969 to 1975 (3LP set) ... LP Soul Jazz (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 3LP ... $34.99 39.99
The hippest funky jazz from the start of the 70s – music that takes all the pride, power, triumph, and challenge of the 60s – and focuses into a bold new energy for a young generation! The work here draws equally from jazz and soul, with lots of other global influences coming into play ... (Funky Compilations, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Various —
Soul Of A Nation – Afro-Centric Visions In The Age Of Black Power – Underground Jazz, Street Funk, & The Roots Of Rap 1968 to 1979 (with bonus download) ... LP Soul Jazz (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $32.99 36.99
A fantastic look at the righteous current of energy that swept through American music at the end of the 60s – that huge wave of knowledge and political inspiration that still stands as one of our favorite moments in jazz and soul! The Civil Rights generation had gotten some things ... (Funky Compilations, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Arthur Blythe —
Basic Blythe ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used ... $9.99
Not exactly basic work from Arthur Blythe, as the set features an added string ensemble too – but a record that certainly has the saxophonist really hitting a whole new level of genius! There's a great core group here – with John Hicks on piano, Anthony Cox on bass, and Bobby Battle on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Johnny Dodds —
Chronogical Johnny Dodds 1928 to 1940 ... CD Classics (France), Late 20s/1930s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Charlie Shavers, Natty Dominique, Honore Dutrey, Lil Armstrong, Baby Dods, John Kirby, Herb Morand, and Sippie Wallace. CD
Leonard Feather —
Chronological Leonard Feather 1937 to 1945 ... CD Classics (France), Late 30s-Mid 40s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Pete Brown, Jow Marsala, Bobby Hackett, Leo Watson, Coleman Hawkins, Buck Clayton, Benny Carter & Edmond Hall. CD
(Out of print.)
Laurindo Almeida —
Virtuoso Guitar ... LP Crystal Clear, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Jazzy guitar from the great Laurindo Almeida – with Chuck Domanico on bass, Clare Fischer on acoustic and electric iano, Emil Richards on vibes and marimba, Frederick Seykora on cello, Aime Maurice Vereeck on percussion, and Chuck Flores on drums and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
Bluesiana Triangle (Art Blakey/Windham Hill, 1990. Used ... $5.99
Art Blakey on drums, Dr John on piano, and David Newman on saxophone and flute. CD
(Out of print.)
Terence Blanchard/Columbia, 1994. Used Promo ... $4.99
Promotional release for Blanchard's forthcoming album Billie Holiday Songbook. CD features four cuts by Blanchard, playing songs from Holiday's songbook – plus the orginal Billie Holiday versions, making for a neat side by side comparison. Titles are "What A Little Moonlight Can ... read more CD
Henry Red Allen —
Chronogical Henry Red Allen 1937 to 1941 ... CD Classics (France), Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Zutty Singelton, Tab Smith, Edmond Hall, Kenny Kersey, Lil Armstrong, Benny Morton, Billy Kyle, and Glyn Paque. CD
(Out of print.)
Ronny Jordan —
At Last ... CD N Coded, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Includes the songs "At Last", "Nite And Day", "Heaven", "You Might Need Somebody", "Word Of Mouth", "Tease", "Rondezvous", "Island Paradise", "(In) The Limelight", and "St. Tropez (Club Mix)". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on CD.)
