Jazz — New Arrivals 
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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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Jack Brokensha/
Contrast, 1966. Sealed ... $9.99
Groovy vibes from the great Jack Brokensha, and vocals by Guy Durrell and Shirley Bolt! LP, Vinyl record album
Les Brown & His Band Of Renown —
How Brown Sounds Now ... LP MPS, 1974. Sealed ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, still sealed with promo sticker.)
Paul Smith —
Heavy Jazz ... LP Outstanding, 1977. Sealed ... $14.99
With Ray Brown on bass and Louis Bellson on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Laurindo Almeida & Charlie Byrd —
Latin Odyssey ... LP Concord, 1983. Sealed ... $19.99
With Joe Byrd and Bob Magnusson on bass, and Jeff Hamilton and Chuck Redd on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, still sealed with a cutout hole.)
David Onderdonk —
Lookout ... LP Quaver, 1986. Sealed ... $9.99
Titles include "Creole Blues", "Real Steel Deal", "Lookout", "Pentacle", "Zym", and "Certain Form Of Moon". LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed in a perforated outer sleeve. Cover has a promo sticker.)
Hank Mobley —
Peckin' Time ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Near Mint- ... $89.99
One of the first great pairings of Hank Mobley and Lee Morgan – a trumpet/tenor team that was always a treasure, no matter what the setting! This one's a pretty open-ended blowing date – one that gives both horn players plenty of room to stretch out, in a setting that's filled with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Peckin' Time (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99(Japanese King pressing, with obi – GXK 8095. A great copy!)
Billy Larkin & The Delegates —
Blue Lights ... LP Aura, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent early album by organ player Billy Larkin, and his first version of the Delegates, which included drummer Mel Brown. As an added bonus, the great tenor player Clifford Scott joins them on most of the tracks here, and the recording is one of his best sessions away from Bill Dogget. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing, with deep groove. A nice copy!)
Jazz At The Philharmonic —
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol 5 (3 x 7 inch EP) ... 7-inch 
Mercury, Early 1950s. Very Good- ... $6.99
(Funky 45's, Jazz) 7-inch, Vinyl record
("Body & Soul" side has oxidation, but the rest is VG+. The box has light wear on the spine, but looks nice overall.)
Sonny Clark —
Sonny Clark Trio (Time) ... LP Time, 1959. Sealed ... $24.99
A trio treasure from the incredible Sonny Clark – a rare non-Blue Note date from the late 50s, and a wonderful illustration of his powers on the piano! The setting is spare, but the sound is never sleepy – as Sonny's working here with Max Roach on drums and George Duvivier on bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Scorpio reissue.)
Dave McKenna Trio —
Plays The Music Of Harry Warren ... LP Concord, 1982. Sealed ... $9.99
With Bob Maize on bass and Jake Hanna on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with light wear and a cutout hole.)
Oscar Peterson & Leroy Vinegar —
Sessions, Live ... LP Calliope, 1958. Sealed ... $14.99
With guest vocals by Jeri Southern and Pat Healy. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue, still sealed in clean shrink.)
Dave McKenna, Scott Hamilton & Jake Hanna —
No Bass Hit ... LP Concord, 1979. Sealed ... $9.99
The title tips you off to the unique sound of the session – no bass at all in the group – just the tenor of Scott Hamilton, piano of Dave McKenna, and drums of Jake Hanna! LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout hole.)
Joe Albany —
Albany Touch ... LP Sea Breeze, 1977. Sealed ... $14.99
The Albany touch is a great one here – at once angular and modern, yet also somewhat fragile and certainly human – that great blend of modes that Joe always brought to his rare dates in the studio! Even at the start, Albany had sort of an earthy undercurrent – one that was quite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with light wear. Cover is bumped at the bottom right corner.)
Oscar Peterson —
Rare Mood (aka Exclusively For My Friends Vol 1 – Action) ... LP MPS, 1968. Sealed ... $14.99
The first of a series of great "private" recordings that Oscar Peterson did for the MPS label in the late 60s – sessions done at the home of label owner Hans Georg Brunner Schwer, in a laidback and easygoing style that's different than some of his American work of the time! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s US issue, still sealed with some price sticker remnants in back.)
Baby Laurence —
Dancemaster ... LP Classic Jazz, 1959/1960. Sealed ... $6.99
Quite an unusual jazz session – one that features lead lines from Baby Laurence, who's a tap dancer and not a musician! The approach sounds odd, but it works surprisingly well – thanks partly to the group who backs Baby up on the different sessions on the record – players who ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue, still sealed with a cut corner.)
Oscar Peterson —
Trio – Live From Chicago ... LP Verve, 1961. Sealed Gatefold ... $24.99
Strong work from the Peterson Trio's London House gig in Chicago in 1961 – material that offers some slightly longer than usual takes on the group's sound, especially on a few numbers that really let Oscar open up on the keys! The group here is the legendary combo with Ed Thigpen on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Trio – Live From Chicago ... CD 3.99(Vintage stereo pressing, most likely MGM, still sealed with a cut corner.)
Oscar Peterson —
Night Train Vol 2 ... LP Verve, 1967. Sealed ... $29.99
Oscar follows up the original Night Train album – one of his most famous sessions and best selling albums! The format here is the same – Peterson working with likely suspects Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen (save for 2 tracks, which feature Herb Ellis, Brown, and Buddy Rich) – playing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, still sealed, with light wear, a fairly large hole in front from sticker removal, and a Factory Sealed sticker in back. Cover has a torn cutout notch at the bottom right corner and is bumped at the corners of the spine.)
Elliot Lawrence —
Elliot Lawrence Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements ... LP Fantasy, 1955. Sealed ... $19.99
A pretty hip set of big band arrangements – very much along the lines of early 50s Stan Kenton, with a tight swing, but a nicely modern undercurrent as well! The arrangements, as the title indicates, are all by Gerry Mulligan – and in addition to the piano of Elliot Lawrence, players ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s OJC pressing, still sealed with review sticker.)
Phil Alvin with Sun Ra & Dirty Dozen Brass Band —
UnSung Stories ... LP Slash, 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Maybe the strongest solo project ever from Phil Alvin – a late 80s effort dedicated to the romping R&B sounds of the 50s – done with great help from both the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Sun Ra Arkestra! A number of cuts are from the glory days of the R&B single – and ... (Rock, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sassy Swings The Tivoli ... LP Mercury, 1963. Very Good ... $6.99
Arrangements by Quincy Jones – with titles that include "I Feel Pretty", "Sassy's Blues", "I Cried For You", "Lover Man", and "What Is This Thing Called Love". (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sassy Swings The Tivoli (with bonus tracks) ... CD 19.99(Japanese Phonogram pressing, EXPR-1035. Cover has some light wear and aging.)
Chris Connor —
Portrait Of Chris ... LP Atlantic, 1960. Very Good ... $5.99
A very moody album from Chris Connor – one that features arrangements by Ronnie Ball and Jimmy Jones, on a somber set of songs that makes the album one of Chris' darkest for Atlantic! Most of the tunes are in small group settings – a bit tightly arranged, but in a good way that gives ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has wear and staining along the opening, heavier on the back.)
Gato Barbieri —
El Pampero ... LP Flying Dutchman, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... $5.99
A real killer from Gato Barbieri – part of an excellent run of early 70s sessions for the Flying Dutchman label! The album was recorded live, and it's one of those real cookers that have him sounding a heck of a lot like Pharoah Sanders – blowing with these sharp, soulful tones – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a small split on the bottom seam, but is nice overall.)
Betty Carter —
What A Little Moonlight Can Do ... LP ABC, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
A great set of rare early material by Betty Carter – and just about the only way you'll ever find these titles on vinyl! The set features one album Betty Recorded for the Peacock label, with hip arrangements by Gigi Gryce and Melba Liston, and one that she recorded for ABC, with more ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, but is nice!)
Stephane Grappelli & Jean Luc Ponty —
Giants ... LP PA USA, 1980. Sealed ... $9.99
All star session with George Shearing, Joachim Kuhn, and Wolfgang Dauner on piano; Niels-Henning Orstred-Pedersen, Andrew Simpkins, and Peter Warren on bass; Philip Catherine, Larry Coryell, Diz Disley, and Ike Isaacs on guitar; Daniel Humair, Rusty Jones, and Oliver Johnson on drums; and Isla ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout hole.)
Keith Jarrett —
My Song ... LP ECM, 1978. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A really beautiful album – quite different than the solo or trio material by Keith Jarrett for ECM in the 70s – as the group is a quartet, with Jan Garbarek on soprano and tenor sax, Palle Danielsen on bass, and Jon Christensen on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear, bumped corner.)
Art Lande & Jan Garbarek —
Red Lanta ... LP ECM, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A standout moment from pianist Art Lande – maybe his best-remembered date for the ECM label – in part because the record features wonderful work from Jan Garbarek on flute, soprano, and bass saxophone! The simple duet mode is a bit different here than on other ECM dates – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. A nice copy.)
Shakti —
Shakti With John McLaughlin ... LP Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
Dave Valentin —
Legends ... LP GRP, 1978. Sealed Gatefold ... $9.99
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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)
Fuse One —
Silk ... LP CTI, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
The second album of funky fusion from this all-star CTI group that included Stanley Turrentine, Stanley Clarke, Ndugu, Tom Brown, Eric Gale, Ronnie Foster, and George Benson! The ensemble come together for a great set of laidback fusion tracks that groove with a nice soulful undercurrent – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear but looks great overall.)
Pete Fountain —
Pete Fountain's Jazz Reunion ... LP Jucu, 1981. Sealed ... $9.99
With Frank Flynn on marimba, Jack Sperling on drums, Bob Bain on guitar, and Ray Leatherwood on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
George Golla —
Quiet Moods ... LP Music Is Medicine, 1980. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cutout hole.)
Steve Brown —
Good Lines (Original Master Recording) ... LP Cafe, 1988. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker —
Carnegie Hall Concert Volume 1 ... LP CTI, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A surprisingly wonderful 70s meeting between Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker – recorded live, with sweet electric touches from CTI – in a style that shouldn't work so well, but which really comes off great! The approach is simple – Mulligan and Baker solo in a manner that's a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a name in marker inside the gatefold, but is nice!)
Paul Desmond —
Paul Desmond Quartet Live ... LP A&M, 1975. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
One of our favorite Paul Desmond records of all time – a set of understated brilliance that really lets him display his genius! Desmond at this time had been lost in some other sets that respected his talents, but didn't offer the greatest proof that he'd been growing as an artist – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a faint stain at the bottom corner, with a patch of stuck-on paper inside the gatefold.)
Wes Montgomery —
Tequila ... LP Verve, 1966. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
A classic from Wes Montgomery – and exactly the kind of record that made him a legend in the 60s! The set's one of Wes' collaborations with arranger Claus Ogerman – a key talent who was really on the rise at the time, and who understood how to perfectly balance Montgomery's unique ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks nice overall.)
Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd —
Jazz Samba ... LP Verve, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of those records that no home should be without – not only a pivotal album in the growth of bossa nova in the 60s – but a set that also really helped set the career of tenorist Stan Getz on fire! The real credit here might almost go to guitarist Charlie Byrd – as Byrd was a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing in great shape!)
Sonny Rollins —
Newk's Time ... LP Blue Note, 1958. Very Good+ ... $19.99
About as classic as you can get for Sonny Rollins during the 50s – from the cover right down to the incredible solos on the set! The album's got Rollins really stretching out – still not finding the freer trio mode of his Vanguard session, but still bringing in plenty of fresh ideas in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Applause pressing.)
Thelonious Monk —
Brilliant Corners ... LP Riverside, 1956. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A brilliant title for this brilliant album from Thelonious Monk – a set that really has him coming back strongly in the second half of the 50s – with a new talent for arrangements that really goes past his previous work! Monk's piano and compositions are every bit as great as before ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (OJC pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Brilliant Corners ... LP 23.99
Brilliant Corners ... CD 3.99
Miles Davis —
Sketches Of Spain ... LP Columbia, 1960. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A beautiful collaboration between Miles Davis and the great Gil Evans – and perhaps the most perfectly realized of all their projects! The album's got a wonderfully unified feel – as it begins with long compositions that have a distinct Spanish-tinge (and not a Latin-tinge, which is an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (70s stereo pressing – PC 8271. Cover has light edge wear, faint ring wear.)
Sketches Of Spain (2CD Legacy edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Sketches Of Spain (180 gram vinyl mono edition) ... LP 26.99
Pat Williams —
Threshold ... LP Capitol, 1973. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Nice stuff from Pat Williams! Although known for mostly groovy 60s stuff (ala his legendary Verve and soundtrack work), this album features Williams hitting more of a 70s jazz funk groove, with a nice electric edge. The tracks are long, and the solos are played by Tom Scott and Marvin Stamm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of wear at the bottom, but is nice overall!)
Dave Brubeck —
Time Out (200 gram 2LP set – 45rpm vinyl) ... LP Columbia, 1959. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $59.99
Easily the crowning moment of genius for the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet – the moment when all things came together magically, and the group somehow elevated themselves to a whole new level in jazz! At the time of the set, Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and the rest had already been making plenty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Time Out (2CD Legacy edition – with previously unreleased live tracks & DVD) ... CD 14.99(Analogue Productions pressing.)
Peggy Lee —
If You Go ... LP Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A nicely different album than some of Peggy Lee's other albums for Capitol Records – a set of sophisticated arrangements, handled by Quincy Jones – which really give Lee the kind of setting to remind the world that she can be as compelling of a jazz singer as she can a vocalist on ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has minimal wear and looks great overall.)
Oliver Nelson —
Full Nelson ... LP Verve, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
Excellent work from one of our favorite arrangers! Nelson was a super-hip super-soulful genius who crafted some of the best charts in the 60s. He managed to work in a great amount of jazz where other arrangers would leave things cold – and on a record like this he manages to make a large ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Japanese stereo pressing – 23MJ 3407 – with insert. Cover has a light smudge from sticker removal.)
Alice Coltrane —
Ptah, The El Daoud ... LP Impulse, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Our favorite-ever album by Alice Coltrane – a masterpiece of spirit and soul, recorded in a wonderfully open-handed style – and with a vibe that's maybe a bit different than some of her other records, especially the ones with larger groups! The album's mostly a spare batch of tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ptah, The El Daoud ... CD 6.99(180 gram UME pressing.)
Steve Narahara —
Odyssey ... LP PA USA, 1985. Near Mint- ... $1.99
With Steve Narahara on guitar, Dan Siegel on keyboards and synthesizers, Keith Rouster on bass, Moyes Lucas Jr on drums, Rich Cole, Richard Elliot, and Jerry Peterson on saxophones, Steve Watson, Carl Verheyen, and Richard Smith on guitars, and Steve Reid on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, and some sticker remnants at the top right corner.)
Fats Waller —
Undiscovered Fats Waller ... LP Stanyan, Late 30s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jamaaladeen Tacuma —
Show Stopper ... LP Gramavision, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Featuring James R Watkins, Anthony Davis, Ebony String Quartet, Julius Hemphill, Olu Dara, James Ulmer, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, bumped corners, and a sticker spot.)
John Abercrombie/ECM, 1975. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A whole new kind of trio session for the 70s – one that has the airy, open lines of guitarist John Abercrombie stretching out nicely in the company of drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Dave Holland! The music is archetypal ECM work of the time – a complete contrast to a guitar trio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover is bent just a bit at the edges.)
Duke Ellington —
Evening With The Duke – Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, January 17, 1945 ... LP Giants Of Jazz, 1945. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue, still sealed, with light wear, some sticker remnants, and a hole from sticker removal.)
Duke Ellington —
New Orleans Suite ... LP Atlantic, 1971. Sealed Gatefold ... $29.99
Titles include "Portrait Of Mahalia Jackson", "Bourbon Street Jingling Jollies", "Second Line", "Portrait Of Wellman Bruad", and "Thanks For The Beautiful Land On The Delta". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Orleans Suite ... CD 4.99(Stereo pressing in a textured cover, still sealed with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the bottom left edge.)
Herbie Mann —
Surprises ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A record that's full of many surprises – one of which is the sweet lead vocals of Cissy Houston! Houston works here in a style that merges nicely with the jazzy currents of Herbie Mann – at a level that's different than other soul/fusion sets of the time – like work on CTI or ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, bumped corners, thin stain at the spine, and a yellowed sticker spot.)
McCoy Tyner —
4 X 4 – McCoy Tyner Quartets ... LP Milestone, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
McCoy Tyner's a hell of a piano player on his own, but in the post-Coltrane years he also developed an amazing talent for picking sidemen too – as you'll hear in this very unique set! The record features four different quartets – hence the title – each of which features a core ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Herbie Mann —
Standing Ovation At Newport ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Herbie Mann got a standing ovation for this performance – at least if the title is to be believed – and considering the grooves on the set, it was all for very good reason! The album's one of the few to feature Mann in the company of pianist Chick Corea – who steps out here with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label stereo pressing. Cover has lightly bent corners, with a manufacturing crimp, ink stamp, and original purchase date written in pen in back.)
Bev Kelly —
Love Locked Out ... LP Riverside, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The first Riverside album by Bev Kelly – an obscure ice-blond singer from the late 50s, with a sound that's much more in keeping with some of the vocalists on the Bethlehem label, than the few singers who cut sides for Riverside. Bev's got the great fortune to be working here with Jimmy ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo Japanese Victor pressing – SMJ 6052 – with insert. Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, light stained spots, yellowed price sticker remnants, and a small patch of paper stuck to the back.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Outertimeinnerspace ... LP Impulse, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most open-ended 70s albums from the great Ahmad Jamal – a live performance that features two side-long tracks that really show Jamal getting into the spirit of the Impulse Records scene of the time! In addition to these wonderful, long-spun lines on acoustic piano – really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light aging, tiny fray at the top seam, and is bumped at the bottom right corner.)
Duke Ellington —
All American In Jazz ... LP Columbia, 1962. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A lesser-known Ellington set from the 60s – tracks from the lesser-remembered musical, with alto from Johnny Hodges, trumpet from Ray Nance, and tenor from Paul Gonsalves! Titles include "Our Children", "Nightlife", "I've Just Seen Her", "Back To ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s French CBS pressing. Cover has light wear and a Collectors' Series sticker.)
Wayne Shorter —
Super Nova ... LP Blue Note, 1969. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A pivotal record for Wayne Shorter – as the set opens up with a hint of the direction he'd take in the 70s, especially some of the music he'd create with Weather Report! The album's not a straight fusion outing, though, and it does have a fuller group than a fusion combo – yet there is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Liberty stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, some splitting at the ends of the spine, and small initials in pen and a bent corner at the back paste-on.)
Oliver Lake —
Jump Up ... LP Gramavision, 1982. Near Mint- ... $3.99
With Oliver Lake on tenor, alto, flute and vocals; Jerome Harris on bass, guitar, and synthesizer; Alphonia Tims on guitar; Frank Abel on piano, organ, and clavinet; Pheeroan Ak Laff on drums and percussion; Jawara on percussion; and Billy Grant on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, some aging, and a cut corner.)
Duke Ellington —
Eastbourne Performance ... LP RCA, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With Mercer Ellington, Money Johnson, Johnny Coles, and Barry Lee Hall on trumpets; Vince Prudente, Art Baron, and Chuck Connors on trombone; Harry Carney, Harold Ashby, Russell Procope, Geezil Minerve, and Percy Marion on reeds; Joe Benjamin on bass; Rocky White on drums; and Anita Moore and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Duke Ellington —
Pretty Woman ... LP RCA, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Orange label pressing.)
Shelly Manne —
Essence ... LP Galaxy, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of those surprisingly cool 70s albums from drummer Shelly Manne – an artist who was really changing things up a lot more than some of his older LA jazz contemporaries at the time! The group's a quartet – with excellent piano from Mike Wofford, and tenor and flute from Lew Tabackin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Pat Metheny Group —
Still Life (Talking) ... LP Geffen, 1987. Near Mint- ... $29.99
With Lyle Mays on piano and keyboards, Steve Rodby on bass, Paul Wertico on drums, Armando Marcal on percussion and voice, and David Blamires and Mark Ledford on voice. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Jean Luc Ponty —
Mystical Adventures ... LP Atlantic, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Definitely some mystical adventures here from Jean-Luc Ponty – one of the few artists on the violin who can make it come up with sounds like this – weird cool and spacey elements that sound great next to the album's use of organ, keyboard, and Fender Rhodes! The album features two long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Barnes & Carl Kress —
Town Hall Concert ... LP United Artists, 1963. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A rare meeting of these two guitarists! Titles include "Bidin My Time", "A Foggy Day", "Praise Be", "Bernie's Tune", and "Three Little Words". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner and light wear.)
Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce —
Early Byrd ... LP Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
Incredible work from the team of Donald Byrd and Gigi Gryce – crisp modern jazz, filled with soul, and never failing to swing! During the time of these recordings, Gryce was one hell of an arranger – with a tight ensemble approach that worked magic in a small combo setting. He was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Max Roach —
Jazz In 3/EmArcy, 1957. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A great little album from Max Roach – one that has him finding a whole new voice in jazz! The set was recorded on the heels of Max's time with Clifford Brown – and it's a great little album that has him bouncing back nicely from the loss by moving into a new realm that shows off his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a barcode cover.)
John Abercrombie —
John Abercrombie Quartet ... LP ECM, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A great set from the John Abercrombie Quartet – that late 70s group that seemed to find one of the best matches for John's unusual phrasing on the guitar – with round, warm work on bass from George Mraz, equally great piano from Richie Beirach, and drums from Peter Donald. The songs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has unglued seams, a cutout notch, and light wear.)
Keith Jarrett —
Nude Ants – Live At The Village Vanguard ... LP ECM, 1979. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A strong quartet date, with a bit more edge than some of his solo piano records – thanks to work by Jan Garbarek on soprano and tenor, Palle Danielsson on bass, and John Christensen on drums. Jarrett also plays a bit of percussion and timbales! LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a trace of a sticker, faint ring wear, and light edge wear.)
Miles Davis —
Jazz Tracks ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Although not actually a proper album – this is still one of the greatest Miles Davis albums of all time! Side one features 10 tracks from Miles' amazing soundtrack to the film Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud – with excellent work by French players Barney Wilen, Rene Urtreger, and Pierre ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Collector's Series pressing.)
Jaki Byard —
Family Man ... LP Muse, 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Jaki Byard brings plenty to the table here – playing both tenor and alto sax, in addition to his usual piano – and showing once again that he's not just a multi-instrumentalist, but also one of the most multi-voiced talents in jazz! Byard seems to bring a similar spirit of multiplicity ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Scott Hamilton & Warren Vache —
Scott Hamilton & Warren Vache With Scott's Band In New York City ... LP Concord, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A great pairing of Concord Records rising stars from the late 70s – tenorist Scott Hamilton and cornet player Warren Vache – working here in a group with Norman Simmons on piano, Chris Flory on guitar, Phil Flanigan on bass, and Chuck Riggs on drums. Sue Melikian sings a bit on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Strata Institute —
Cipher Syntax ... LP Polydor/JMT (Germany), 1989. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Features Steve Coleman on alto, Greg Osby on soprano and alto, Bob Hurst on bass, Tani Tabbal on drums, and Marvin Smitty Smith on drums and percussion – plus guitar from David Gilmore. LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has a trace of a sticker and light wear.)
Tadd Dameron —
Fontainebleau ... LP Prestige, 1956. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A beautiful album of material by Tadd Dameron – and one that still stands as one of his greatest moments! The record features 5 long readings of classic Dameron compositions – like "The Scene Is Clean", "Fontainebleau", and "Delerium" – all played by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Fontainebleau ... CD 9.99(80s OJC pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jimmy Ponder —
Mean Streets – No Bridges ... LP Muse, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A great little record by Jimmy Ponder – recorded late in the 80s, but with some nice touches that give the record more of an early 70s jazz funk groove – almost a style that hits the Prestige sound at times! John Patton's in the group on organ – making one of his best appearances ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Illinois Jacquet —
How High The Moon ... LP Prestige, Late 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A selection of tracks from Illinois Jacquet's late 60s albums for Prestige, featuring Milt Buckner, Barry Harris, and Wynton Kelly on piano, Alan Dawson, Al Foster, Jo Jones, and Oliver Jackson on drums, Frank Foster on tenor, Matthew Gee on trombone, Tiny Grimes, Billy Butler, and Wally Richardson ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
Milt Jackson —
Milt Jackson Big 4 At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975 ... LP Pablo, 1975. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Milt Jackson's working here with his "Big 4" group – a quartet (natch) that includes Oscar Peterson on piano, Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass, and Mickey Roker on drums – all opening up nicely in this laidback live environment! Despite the Montreux hype of the 70s, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Laurindo Almeida & Ray Brown —
Bach Ground – Blues & Greens ... LP Century City, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
An excellent session of bossa groovers with a slightly classical tinge, played by Ray Brown on bass and Laurindo Almeida on guitar. The set's got a similar feel to some of Ray's other groovy work from the time – like his remake of Jobim's score to the Adventurers. Includes the great groover ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light corner bend, but looks great overall.)
Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery —
Further Adventures of Jimmy & Wes ... LP Verve, 1966. Near Mint- ... $19.99
The second great session from two of Verve's biggest jazz stars of the 60s – organist Jimmy Smith and guitarist Wes Montgomery – an unlikely pair, to be sure, but one who work great together on the set! The real change here is in Wes' playing – as it's shifted from the mellower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later MGM stereo pressing. Cover has a corner cut and light wear.)
Various —
Piano Blues Vol 9 – What's The Use Of Getting' Sober – Lofton/Magpie (UK), 1930s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Stanley Turrentine —
Up At Minton's Vol 1 (2LP 180 gram pressing – 45rpm) ... LP Blue Note/Analogue Productions, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
A fantastic early record from tenor giant Stanley Turrentine – a set that's completely hard-hitting, and which has a very different vibe than the sweeter sets he'd cut later in the 70s! Instead, this record is pure hardbop all the way through – with Turrentine matching labelmate Hank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited numbered pressing, with insert!)
George Coleman —
George Coleman At Yoshi's ... LP Theresa, 1987. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
Really fantastic material from tenor genius George Coleman – the kind of set that really lets the leader open up and let his light shine – at a level that doesn't always happen on some of his other dates as a leader! When George Coleman is on, he's really on – and that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing!)
Lenny Breau —
Lenny Breau Trio ... LP Adelphi, 1985. Near Mint- ... $19.99
With Don Thompson on bass and piano and Claude Ranger on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Various —
Norman Granz Jam Session – Vol 1 ... LP Verve, 1952. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The first album to carry the Jazz At The Philharmonic formula into the studio – and a record that virtually coined the term "jam session" for 50s jazz! Norman Granz repeats the style he'd done so well in a live setting – and brings together a host of all-star players in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Roland Hanna —
Destry Rides Again ... LP Atco, 1959. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A jazz version of a Broadway show, but an especially great one too – and a set that's really quite fresh, given the less familiar nature of the Harold Rome compositions! Hanna's presentation of the material really gets past the roots of the tunes – and he uses the songs as great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo yellow label pressing with deep groove and harp logo. Cover looks great, save for a tiny split on the bottom seam.)
Wes Montgomery —
Panorama ... LP Riverside, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A compilation of Wes' sides for the Riverside label, pulled together when the imprint was briefly owned by ABC at the end of the 60s. The set is a hodge podge of cuts from quite a few previous albums, and includes live material, sessions where Montgomery was a sideman, orchestral backings, a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Lee Morgan —
Candy ... LP Blue Note, 1957. Near Mint- ... $99.99
A very different album for Lee Morgan – especially in comparison with his other early sessions! The record is a gentle batch of ballads and standards, played by Morgan with a quartet that includes Sonny Clark on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Art Taylor on drums – all beautifully ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (200 gram Classic Records pressing – a great copy!)
Candy (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99
Candy ... CD 4.99
Wes Montgomery —
Wes Montgomery – March 6, 1925 to June 15, 1968 ... LP Riverside, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
A collection of work from Wes' earlier years on Riverside – pulled together into a memorial package in the late 60s, after his untimely early death. Most of the tracks are in a small combo mode that's quite different from the later larger arrangements of Wes later years – and titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Wes Montgomery —
Best Of Wes Montgomery (Riverside) ... LP Riverside, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A collection of sides cut in the early 60s by Wes for Riverside, collected later when the label was owned by ABC. There's a couple of cuts in a nice organ trio feature the great Mel Rhyne "Round Midnight" and "Yesterdays", plus several that feature his brothers Buddy and Monk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Wes Montgomery —
Alternative Wes Montgomery – 14 Previously Unissued Takes ... LP Milestone, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
A pretty cool 2LP set – one that dips back into Wes' early recordings for Riverside, and brings together a bunch of alternate takes of the tunes that appeared on albums like Full House, Guotar On The Go, Bags Meets Wes, and Groove Yard. Players on the tracks include Johnny Griffin, Wynton ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bit of light wear on the opening, but looks fantastic overall.)
Herbie Mann —
My Kinda Groove ... LP Atlantic, 1964. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Herbie Mann's groove is mighty darn great here – a rich refinement of his earlier flute jazz styles, into the tighter sound that really sparkled with soul during the Atlantic Records years of the 60s! Most cuts mix Latin rhythms with some very soulful inflections in the overall ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green and blue label stereo pressing. Cover is bent a bit on the corners, but looks nice overall.)
John Patton —
Organization – Best Of Big John Patton ... LP Blue Note (UK), 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $34.99
A great 2LP set that's a wonderful collection of Patton's excellent soul jazz organ work for Blue Note – and which also includes material that never came out on LP! The set takes tracks from rare albums like Blue John, Along Came John, Got A Good Thing, and Let 'Em Roll – plus some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy!)
Don Wilkerson —
Shoutin! ... LP Blue Note, 1963. Near Mint- ... $59.99
Shoutin is right – as the album's a wailer all the way through, one of the few jazz albums cut by Texas tenor giant Don Wilkerson – best known to crowds at the time for his work with the Ray Charles group, but really stepping out here in a different way for Blue Note! The album has Don ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese EMI pressing, with obi – BN 4145.)
Kid Ory —
Kid Ory Plays WC Handy ... LP Verve, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $2.99
Great small group work – with Kid Ory on trombone, plus Teddy Buckner on trumpet, Frank Haggerty on guitar, Caughey Roberts on clarinet, and Cedric Haywood on piano! Nice David Stone Martin cover, too. LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams, faint staining on the bottom corner edge.)
Eddie Heywood —
Golden Encores ... LP Liberty, 1962. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, bent corner, spot of pen & ink stamp on back.)
Ramsey Lewis —
In Crowd ... LP Argo, 1965. Very Good- ... $6.99
One of the biggest jazz albums of the 60s – and a crucial crossover set from the legendary Ramsey Lewis trio! The record's a live one, which gives the group a perfect chance to show off their special genius – not just soulful grooves from Ramsey on piano, but wickedly sharp and playful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In Crowd (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Stereo blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear and aging.)
Artie Shaw —
I Can't Get Started ... LP Verve, 1953/1954. Very Good- ... $11.99
A surprisingly wonderful album from Artie Shaw – one that takes his older groove and nicely strips it down for the 50s, and which features some especially great guitar work from Tal Farlow! Other players in the group include Hank Jones on piano, Joe Roland on vibes, Tommy Potter on bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red Verve label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split on the bottom seam, some gloss peeling on the edges. The back cover has light surface wear and aging.)
Cal Tjader —
Concert By The Sea ... LP Fantasy, 1959. Very Good- ... $11.99
The crashing waves of the Pacific coast hardly seem like the serene setting you might want for the vibes of Cal Tjader – but this album works surprisingly well, and offers up Cal's combo in a Monterey live date, before the jazz festival really got going strong! The group's one that matches ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl stereo pressing. The back cover has aging and light surface wear. Front looks nice!)
Charles Mingus —
Mingus Revisited (aka Pre-Bird) ... LP Limelight, 1960. Very Good+ ... $14.99
An unusual chapter in the label-hopping career of Charles Mingus – a one-off date recorded for Mercury right after Mingus' legendary sessions for Columbia! The format here may well be Mingus' most ambitious to date – as the album features larger groups than before, exploring a range of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s stereo pressing in a non-gatefold cover. Vinyl plays with a short click on the 1st track. Cover has light edge wear, small split on the spine.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Love Notes ... LP Columbia, 1977. Very Good- ... $3.99
A great little album of mid 70s funk from Ramsey Lewis – very much in the mode of his Earth, Wind, & Fire related work – no surprise, since the album's dedicated to Charles Stepney, whose influence was such a key part of the sound of the group, and of some of Ramsey's other Kalimba-p ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
