(In a Columbia sleeve, with a bit of pen. Includes jukebox strip.)
A Bossa Eletrica —
Eletrificacao ... CD Raw Fusion (Germany), 2004. Used ...
$9.99
A surprisingly wonderful group – one who really lives up to their name! When we first heard of these guys, we expected all "electric" and little "bossa" – but they've got a warm organic sound that's really won us over – using acoustic guitar, lots of ... (New Grooves) read moreCD
We're not sure who the Junnu is here – but the legendary reedman Juhani Aaltonen is definitely the follower, supported here with work by three younger musicians who might qualify as his musical sons! Aaltonen is amazing – every bit as compelling as on his famous Finnish sides of the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Aaltonen/Kullhammar/Heikinheimo/Meaas Svendsen —
Father, Sons, & The Junnu ... LP Moserobie (Sweden), 2020. New Copy ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
We're not sure who the Junnu is here – but the legendary reedman Juhani Aaltonen is definitely the follower, supported here with work by three younger musicians who might qualify as his musical sons! Aaltonen is amazing – every bit as compelling as on his famous Finnish sides of the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Two important improvising trios come together head to head in the transatlantic brilliance of Okka Disk Records in the 90s – recorded in a very unusual way that lets you clearly hear all the contributions of the members of the group! In the left channel stands AALY – a searing lineup ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Sleeve has some wear and creases at the opening.)
Eivind Aarset —
IE ... CD Jazzland (Norway), 2016. Used ...
$12.99
One of the most dynamic records we've ever heard from Eivind Aarset – a set that's got all the offbeat electronics of his other albums, but which sometimes comes across with a lot more drive and direct power overall! Some points almost have a full-on fusion feel – with drums that ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An album with a really beautiful title – a reference to "My Favorite Things", perhaps – and one that's got a sound that's equally beautiful to match – very different than some of the noisier music we've heard from Eivind Aarset in the past! Yet as with all his other ... (Jazz) read moreCD
An album with a really beautiful title – a reference to "My Favorite Things", perhaps – and one that's got a sound that's equally beautiful to match – very different than some of the noisier music we've heard from Eivind Aarset in the past! Yet as with all his other ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Richie Cole on alto sax, Greg Abate on soprano, alto, tenor & baritone sax, Chris Neville on piano, Paul Del Nero on bass & Artie Cabral on drums. (Jazz) CD
Jam-packed with hit material by this always-popular 70s group – featuring 19 classic tracks that include "Dancing Queen", "Knowing Me Knowing You", "Take A Chance On Me", "Mamma Mia", "Super Trouper", "I Have A Dream", "Fernando& ... (Rock) read moreCD
Features Rez Abbasi on fretted and fretless guitar, Neil Alexander on organ, electronics, and synths, and Michael Sarin on drums. (Jazz) CD
Rez Abbasi —
Snake Charmer ... CD Earth Sounds, 2005. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rez Abbasi on guitars, sitar and percussion, Gary Versace on organ, Danny Weisson drums and tabla, David Liebman on soprano saxophone, and Kiran Ahluwalia on Indian vocals and Tambura. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Abbhama —
Alam Raya ... LP Tala & Co (Indonesia), 1978. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
An essential roots album! A mid 70s landmark of harmony roots, the Abyssinians' Satta is hard to beat for hardcore, spiritual roots delivered over hypnotically pulsing rhythms. Robbie Shakespeare, plus Horsemouth, Boo Richards, Micky Chung, Chinna Smith and Clive Hunt and Geoffrey Chung are among ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Peter Abdul —
Get Down With Me ... LP EMI/Dig This Way (Italy), 1984. New Copy (reissue)...
$24.99
The cover looks a bit cheesy – like some sort of Star Search graphic – but the album's a rock-solid gem from the second decade of Nigerian funk – recorded in Lagos with a great boogie vibe, and a groove that's as heavy on keyboards as it is on riffing guitar and percussion! Peter ... (Global Grooves) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Revolutionary work from one of the most important talents you never heard of – 2 jazz/world classics from the amazing Ahmed Abdul-Malik! The CD begins with The Music Of Ahmed Abdul Malik from 1961 – a record that has the bassist working in a very sophisticated cross-cultural mode ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Amazing stuff from Ahmed Abdul-Malik – one of the early 60s most enigmatic jazz talents! Malik was Thelonious Monk's bassist for a few years, but by the time of this record, he was working in a very sophisticated cross-cultural mode – pulling together many different strands of jazz and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label trident pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has some light wear, a cutout hole in one corner, a light mark from an old sticker, and a light stain in a bottom corner. Record is nice!)
The first album ever on the Cadence Records label – and a doozy of a date that set the tone for greatness to come! Trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah takes off wonderfully here – working with a sextet that includes Vincent Chaney on french horn, Chico Freeman on tenor and flute, Muneer Abdul ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Ahmed Abdullah —
Life's Force ... LP About Time, 1979. New Copy ...
$8.9911.99
A crowning moment of achievement for trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah – a record that draws on his rich experience working with Sun Ra, but focuses the energy into a warmer, more spiritual jazz setting overall! The album's a lost treasure from the US scene of the late 70s – a perfect melding ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Ahmed Abdullah —
Liquid Magic ... CD Silkheart (Switzerland), 1987. Used ...
$24.99
A quartet session led by longtime Arkestra trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah and featuring Charles Brackeen on tenor, Malachi Favors on bass, and Alvin Fielder on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Ahmed Abdullah's Dispersions Of The Spirit Of Ra —
Traveling The Spaceways ... CD Planet Arts, 2004. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Ahmed Abdullah on trumpet – with Billy Bang on violin, Salim Harris on tenor, Cody Moffett on drums, and Craig Harris on trombone. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Kaoru Abe & Sabu Toyozumi —
Mannyoka ... CD No Business (Lithuania), 1978. New Copy ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fiercely improvised work from the duo of Kaoru Abe on soprano and sopranino saxophone – and Sabu Toyozumi on drums and percussion! On "Song For Mithue Totozumi", the pair jump right into the fray – with Abe spinning out these incredible lines with effortless ease – ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Cover has some wear with a few drip stains and some writing in pen.)
John Abercrombie —
Arcade ... CD ECM (Japan), 1978. Used ...
$24.99
A record full of rich tones and cascadingly lyrical lines – and a set that features the wonderful pairing of John Abercrombie's guitar and the piano of Richie Beirach! Beirach seems to ground Abercrombie even more than usual – still letting John have those atmospheric qualities in his ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, 2015 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
John Abercrombie —
Arcade ... LP ECM, 1978. Near Mint- ...
$14.99
A record full of rich tones and cascadingly lyrical lines – and a set that features the wonderful pairing of John Abercrombie's guitar and the piano of Richie Beirach! Beirach seems to ground Abercrombie even more than usual – still letting John have those atmospheric qualities in his ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, ring & edge wear, some light surface abrasion, worn corners, and small sticker remnants.)
(NOTE – Vinyl is in Poor condition, with a heated and warped edge that will skip. Cover has ring and edge wear, some stains, splitting in the top seam, and a tear in the opening.)
Mid 80s soul from Detroit's Colonel Abrams – One of the first artists to take the then burgeoning house sound into the mainstream – paired up with nicely grooving modern soul vibe! Includes the his "Trapped" and "I'm Not Gonna Let", with those bright and bumping ... (Soul) read moreCD
Joshua Abrams —
Cloud Script ... CD Rogue Art (France), 2020. New Copy ...
$14.9916.99
Tremendous work from Joshua Abrams – a set that's very different than some of his other work in recent years, but every bit as great! The set's got a lean group – Abrams on bass, Jeff Parker on guitar, Gerald Cleaver on drums, and the great Ari Brown on tenor – of Awakening fame ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Joshua Abrams —
Cloud Script ... LP Rogue Art (France), 2020. New Copy Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from Joshua Abrams – a set that's very different than some of his other work in recent years, but every bit as great! The set's got a lean group – Abrams on bass, Jeff Parker on guitar, Gerald Cleaver on drums, and the great Ari Brown on tenor – of Awakening fame ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joshua Abrams —
Excavations 1 ... LP Feeding Tube, 2018. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic solo bass sounds from the mighty Joshua Abrams – a musician who's risen to achieve a very spiritual sense of leadership with other musicians over the years – but who also sounds pretty amazing here on his own! Joshua is often bowing the bass, bringing almost reed-like tones ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Some of the most meditative, spiritual sounds we've ever heard from the great Josh Abrams – a record that goes way past his more familiar work on bass – even though that's pretty darn great! For this set, Abrams reaches out to a host of different instruments – including the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joshua Abrams —
Represencing ... LP Eremite/Aguirre (Belgium), 2012. New Copy (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
Brilliant work from composer/arranger/creator Joshua Abrams – one of the most creative figures to come out of the Chicago scene in the past couple decades – no hyperbole necessary! On Represencing Josh is largely working with the guimbri – the North African traditional string ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society —
Mandatory Reality ... CD Eremite, 2019. New Copy 2CD ...
$19.99
A really fantastic album from bassist Joshua Abrams – a set that may well be his greatest to date – and that's saying a lot, given all the other work he's given us in recent years! The double-length set has Abrams working with this lineup of improvising jazz talents, but in a way that's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Muhal Richard Abrams —
Afrisong ... CD Why Not (UK), 1975. New Copy ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the most beautiful albums ever recorded by this legendary AACM pianist! The album was a rare Japanese-only session from 1975, but recorded in Chicago – and it features Muhal playing solo – in beautifully warm spiritual tones that are very different from his playing on many other ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Muhal Richard Abrams —
Blues Forever ... LP Black Saint (Italy), 1981. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Hardly the blues that you might expect from the title – although knowing Muhal Richard Abrams, there's no doubt some sort of blues influence lurking in the background of his complicated orchestrations for the date! The album's a suite of original compositions by Abrams – all numbers ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A limited vinyl collection of work from the legendary Chicago pianist Muhal Richard Abrams – one of the founding members of the AACM, a hell of an improviser, and a musician who's also featured here with a focus on both his larger compositional vision, and some of his rare electronic ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Some of our favorite albums ever from pianist Muhal Richard Abrams – an amazing run of eight records for the Black Saint/Soul Note label – rich in fresh colors, tones, and new musical ideas! There's a sensitivity to some of these records that you don't always get with Abrams – a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Music from one of the greatest periods ever for AACM legend Muhal Richard Abrams – a time when the pianist was opening up in so many different creative directions! The first volume of this Black Saint/Soul Note series was great, but we almost like this one even better – as it features ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Muhal Richard Abrams on piano, synthesizer, percussion and voice, Mark Feldman on violin, percussion and voice, Tony Cedras on accordion, percussion and voice, Marty Ehrlich on alto saxophone, bass clarinet, percussion and voice, Patience Higgins on tenor saxophone, bass clarinet and voice, Anne ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Early 80s recording for Black Saint, performed in New York with a group that includes Craig Harris, Baikida Carroll, Abdul Wadud, Janette Moody, and Andrew Cyrille – among others. The pieces are all larger orchestral ones, and feature more of Abrams' complicated scoring for ensemble passages. ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Fernanda Abreu —
Raio X ... CD EMI (Brazil), 1997. Used ...
$3.99
Abstract Orchestra —
Dilla ... LP ATA (UK), 2017. New Copy ...
$23.9924.99
There's nothing abstract here – as the set's a fantastically-focused tribute to the late Jay Dee – put together in a style that's mostly jazz, but which also has some great vocal touches too! The music's roots are in hip hop, but the presentation here is awash in strong work on saxes, ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really great take on the music of Madvillain – that famous collaboration between Madlib & MF Doom – served up here in a mostly instrumental mode that's heavy on funk and jazz! You'll definitely recognize the tunes in the set, but the presentation is very different – almost ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
AC DC —
Back In Black ... LP Atlantic, 1980. Very Good ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The start of a whole new chapter – with "Shoot To Thrill", "Rock & Roll Ain't Noise Pollution", "Hells Bells", "Back In Black", and "Given The Dog A Bone". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver label pressing with Masterdisk stamp/RL etch, in the embossed cover, includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ring & edge wear.)
One of the most obscure entries in the short-lived genre of prog-based horror soundtracks – and one of the best as well – music by the French group Acanthus, served up here for a creepy film by director Jean Rollin! In a way, the use of electric guitar with vampires is maybe even ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Please Note – The covers on these has a slightly bumped corner from shipping.)
A double-header of a set – one that brings together rare work from two great 50s singers on the Duke/Peacock label – both of whom get a fair bit of space in the collection! Buddy Ace was actually named James Land at the start, but was dubbed Buddy Ace after the death of Johnny Ace ... (Soul) read moreCD
Johnny Ace —
Memorial Album ... LP Duke, Early 50s. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The only full album from Johnny Ace – a key figure in the Memphis scene of the 50s, and one of the first great casualties of rock and roll! Johnny was one of the first singers to record for the legendary Duke label, and worked in a mode that helped transform the smoother style of the west ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s MCA pressing. Half of cover is stained and wavy.)
Great work from this Chicago group – material recorded in France, but which wails with the best sound of the small blues clubs on the south side at the time! The core group features Louis Myers on guitar and harmonica, Dave Myers on bass, and Fred Below on drums – joined by Eddie ... (Blues) read moreCD
(Part of the "True Blue Masters – Black & Blue" series!)
Aceyalone's solo effort from the mid 90's, after the Freestyle Fellowship's major label LP "Inner City Griots" failed to make an impact in the larger, commercial world of Hip Hop. Production was handled by a lot of the more underground LA folks of the same period: Fat Jack, the Nonce, ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Cover has a cutout hole in the corner.)
Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Parasio UFO —
Pataphisical Freak Out Mu ... LP PSF (Japan), 1998. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
$39.99
(180 gram remaster on Eclipse from 2003. Cover has light wear.)
Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids —
Angel Fell ... LP Strut (UK), 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ...
Out Of Stock
Saxophonist Idris Ackamoor is a living jazz legend – but not the kind that's stale and stuffy, and instead a continuously vibrant player who's given us mindblowing music since his initial recordings with his Pyramids group in the 70s! This version of the Pyramids is different than that one, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids —
Shaman ... CD Strut (UK), 2020. New Copy ...
$12.9913.99
A tremendous return to form for reedman Idris Ackamoor and his Pyramids group – and a record that we love every bit as much as his classic material from the 70s! There's a power, righteousness, and urgency to this album that we haven't heard from Ackamoor in years – very much the kind ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids —
Shaman ... LP Strut (UK), 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ...
$28.9929.99
A tremendous return to form for reedman Idris Ackamoor and his Pyramids group – and a record that we love every bit as much as his classic material from the 70s! There's a power, righteousness, and urgency to this album that we haven't heard from Ackamoor in years – very much the kind ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first-ever album on Windham Hill – recorded way before their new age commercial years – at a time when guitarist William Ackerman was a key force in the acoustic underground of the 70s! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Barbara Acklin's first album – and a landmark of Chicago soul that firmly established Acklin as one of the city's best writers and new female singers! Acklin had a classy sound that was different than some of her raw soul sisters in the city – but although she was classy, she also didn' ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear and a small cutout hole.)
Beautiful, beautiful Chicago soul from one of the women who did it best – the always-amazing Barbara Acklin, a singer who managed to mix the raw and the smooth in a really unique way! The record's a mix of some sweet originals, plus covers that Barbara handles with her usual poise and class ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, some light wear, and a small sticker in one corner.)
Ivan Acosta —
Cantautor ... LP Daiquiri, 1981. Near Mint- ...
$11.99
Arranged and directed by Sergio Garcia-Marruz. (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear and a hype sticker.)
A group who really live up to their name, and work here in a very spacious, well-recorded mode – long, open tracks that feature lots of strong tenor work from Paul Plummer, alongside bass from Lou Lausche and drums from Ron Enyard! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Act One (Act 1) —
Act One ... LP Spring, 1974. Sealed ...
Just Sold Out!
An obscure soul group, but a great one – equally at home with a fragile harmony tune as they were with more uptempo groovers for the dancefloor! This one and only album from Act One is a perfect illustration of the best two sides of the east coast indie soul scene of the early 70s – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
Acteurs —
Acteurs ... LP Public Information (UK), 2013. Near Mint- ...
$6.99
A dolphin welcomes the listener to the record – a sign that you're clearly in for something different than usual – and that sense of whimsy returns throughout, in a mix of rhythms, sound samples, and other elements that all stand as a nice contrast to the more straightforward rhymes in ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
A dolphin welcomes the listener to the record – a sign that you're clearly in for something different than usual – and that sense of whimsy returns throughout, in a mix of rhythms, sound samples, and other elements that all stand as a nice contrast to the more straightforward rhymes in ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pivotal early effort for Action Bronson – working here on a full scale duo effort with underground producer & MC Statik Selektah handling the production! AB is on fire here, and it's no surprise he'd go on to be a prominent figure in hip hop after this, but it's doesn't really sound ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A sweet 80s groover throughout – the only album we've ever seen by this keyboard-heavy quintet, served up in a flurry of catchy catchy tunes! Keys on the set are handled by producer/arranger Michael Stokes – who's very clearly in charge of the voices of the group – giving them ... (Soul) read moreCD