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✨✧ Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli)Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (two-tone vinyl with star design) ... LP
Rawkus, 1998. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The first full-length from Mos Def and Talib Kweli together as Black Star – a benchmark moment in hip hop history, and one of the finest duo vocal hip hip records of the 90s – and one of the best ever on Rawkus! In hindsight, it's all the more rewarding given Talib Kweli's longevity in proud, mic skills centric hip hop and while highs and lows of Mos Def's work as the years rolled along – and it still stands as strong (then) underground hip hop that takes on the ghetto fabulous themes of the day and well beyond. Stand out cuts include "Definition" "Twice Inna Lifetime", "Children's Story" – the Slick Rick classic redone along the lines of Jeru's "One Day" – and "Respiration" featuring Common Sense – and other tracks include "Brown Skin Lady", "Yo Yeah", "Thieves In The Night", "Twice Inna Lifetime and more. 13 in all. LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition two-toned vinyl with star pattern – very nice!)

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✨✧ Black StarNo Fear Of Time ... LP
Rhymesayers, 2022/2024. New Copy Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Way back around the end of the last century, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli gave us their first fantastic album as Black Star – and all these many years later, they're finally delivering a second set! Both the world and hip hop have changed a lot in the years between records – and you can definitely hear that in the music, which is sometimes as dark as the image on the cover, and given completely superb production from Madlib – who really adapts more to the spirit of the duo than bringing his usual bag of tricks to the album! The first album was a real benchmark set back in the day – and while some mini-haters might claim that the duo have lost their sense of relevance, we'd definitely disagree. Titles include "My Favorite Band", "No Fear Of Time", "Yonders", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing", "Supreme Alchemy", and "Freequency". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli)Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star ... LP
Rawkus, 1998. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The first full-length from Mos Def and Talib Kweli together as Black Star – a benchmark moment in hip hop history, and one of the finest duo vocal hip hip records of the 90s – and one of the best ever on Rawkus! In hindsight, it's all the more rewarding given Talib Kweli's longevity in proud, mic skills centric hip hop and while highs and lows of Mos Def's work as the years rolled along – and it still stands as strong (then) underground hip hop that takes on the commercial leaning themes of the day and well beyond. Stand out cuts include "Definition" "Twice Inna Lifetime", "Children's Story", "Respiration" featuring Common Sense – and other tracks include "Brown Skin Lady", "Yo Yeah", "Thieves In The Night" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Includes the insert and business reply card.)

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✨✧ Black StarNo Fear Of Time ... CD
Rhymesayers, 2022/2024. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Way back around the end of the last century, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli gave us their first fantastic album as Black Star – and all these many years later, they're finally delivering a second set! Both the world and hip hop have changed a lot in the years between records – and you can definitely hear that in the music, which is sometimes as dark as the image on the cover, and given completely superb production from Madlib – who really adapts more to the spirit of the duo than bringing his usual bag of tricks to the album! The first album was a real benchmark set back in the day – and while some mini-haters might claim that the duo have lost their sense of relevance, we'd definitely disagree. Titles include "My Favorite Band", "No Fear Of Time", "Yonders", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing", "Supreme Alchemy", and "Freequency". CD

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Zion TrainChase EP – Eagle Ray/Garvey Time/Black Star ... 12-inch
Zion (UK), 1994. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record

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✨✧ Dewey RedmanLook For The Black Star ... CD
Freedom (Japan), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first-ever album as a leader from tenorist Dewey Redman – a set that captures the rising musician at a level that's very full-formed, and which shows some of the roots of his years in Texas with a young Ornette Coleman! The vibe's different here than Coleman's music – at least in the early 60s – as Dewey would soon reunite with Ornette, and make some key sides in the second half of the decade. But there's definitely a similar sense of rhythmic pulse – with all the instruments leaping into the groove in a wonderful way – at times almost recalling some South African jazz modes, and at other moments maybe sparkling more with the best early 60s touches of the American underground! The rest of the combo features Jim Young on piano, Don Raphael Garrett on bass, and Eddie Moore on drums – an unusual grouping, but one that really makes some special magic here together – and in ways that give the record a very different sound than Redman's later, better-known albums. All titles are originals by Dewey – and tracks include "For Eldon", "Seven & One", "Look For The Black Star", "Of Love", and "Spur Of The Moment". CD

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✨✧ Dewey RedmanLook For The Black Star (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Freedom/Muzak (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The first-ever album as a leader from tenorist Dewey Redman – a set that captures the rising musician at a level that's very full-formed, and which shows some of the roots of his years in Texas with a young Ornette Coleman! The vibe's different here than Coleman's music – at least in the early 60s – as Dewey would soon reunite with Ornette, and make some key sides in the second half of the decade. But there's definitely a similar sense of rhythmic pulse – with all the instruments leaping into the groove in a wonderful way – at times almost recalling some South African jazz modes, and at other moments maybe sparkling more with the best early 60s touches of the American underground! The rest of the combo features Jim Young on piano, Don Raphael Garrett on bass, and Eddie Moore on drums – an unusual grouping, but one that really makes some special magic here together – and in ways that give the record a very different sound than Redman's later, better-known albums. All titles are originals by Dewey – and tracks include "For Eldon", "Seven & One", "Look For The Black Star", "Of Love", and "Spur Of The Moment". CD

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✨✧ Fred LocksBlack Star Liner ... LP
Vulcan/VP, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A mighty righteous set of roots material – but maybe that's no surprise, given that Fred Locks titled the album after the shipping line started by Marcus Garvey to help African-Americans get back to the homeland! On vocals, Fred's got an approach that's every bit in spirit with his rasta persona – lots of message in the music, but often delivered in a way that's nicely subtle, and partly personal – so that the politics come in alongside easygoing grooves, which maybe makes them even more powerful overall. All material is original, penned by Locks – and titles include "Wolf Wolf", "True Rastaman", "Don't Let Babylon Use You", "Vision Of Redemption", "Son Of The Almighty", and "Black Star Liners". LP, Vinyl record album
 
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Coleman HawkinsAll Star Session ... CD
Black Label, 1960s. Used ... $6.99
With Walker Thomas and Ben Webster on tenor, Jonah Jones on trumpet, Milt Hinton on bass, Cozy Cole on drums, and Billy Taylor on piano. CD
(Out of print, still sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)

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✨✧ Lee Scratch PerryReturn Of Pipecock Jackxon ... LP
Black Star Liner/Honest Jons (UK), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the ultimate moments from the legendary Lee Scratch Perry – the set of recordings that shut down the Black Ark studios – and which helped build a bridge to the European scene that would help keep Perry's music alive for the next few decades! The sound of the album is even more far-reaching than some of Lee's earlier recordings – opened up in a new freedom that's much more aimed at album-oriented styles – heard best on the album's long opening number "Bed Jammin", and spun out over some great numbers that really showcase Perry's incredible talents in the studio! Titles include "Untitled Rhythm", "Give Thanx To Jah", "Easy Knocking", "Who Killed The Chicken", "Babylon Cookie Jar A Crumble", and "Some Have Fe Halla". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Ruffy And TuffyClimax ... LP
Black Star (UK), 1988. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Lee Scratch PerryReturn Of Pipecock Jackxon ... CD
Black Star Liner/Honest Jons (UK), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the ultimate moments from the legendary Lee Scratch Perry – the set of recordings that shut down the Black Ark studios – and which helped build a bridge to the European scene that would help keep Perry's music alive for the next few decades! The sound of the album is even more far-reaching than some of Lee's earlier recordings – opened up in a new freedom that's much more aimed at album-oriented styles – heard best on the album's long opening number "Bed Jammin", and spun out over some great numbers that really showcase Perry's incredible talents in the studio! Titles include "Untitled Rhythm", "Give Thanx To Jah", "Easy Knocking", "Who Killed The Chicken", "Babylon Cookie Jar A Crumble", and "Some Have Fe Halla". CD
 
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Ruby AndrewsBlack Ruby ... LP
Charly (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 31.99
A hell of a great record from Ruby Andrews – a Chicago soul singer who started out sweet, but comes on hard and heavy on this righteous classic from the start of the 70s! The record's got a badass vibe you never would have expected from Andrews a few years before – with tremendous vocals, and these arrangements that are right on the money – and which pack a solid funky punch into nearly every tune! Brothers Of Soul provide the great backings – but Ruby's the clear star of the show, and works here in a deep soul style that blows us away every time we hear the record – and we've been listening to this one for more than a few decades. Wonderful all the way through – and with titles that include the funky classic "You Made A Believer Out Of Me", plus "Good N Plenty", "My Love Is Comin Down", "You Ole Boo Boo You", and "Overdose Of Love". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Black Art Jazz CollectiveTruth To Power ... CD
High Note, 2024. Used ... $11.99
This ultra-hip ensemble is celebrating its 10th Anniversary – and in doing so, has maybe given us their best album yet! The group's overflowing with work from an all-star lineup – Wayne Escoffery on tenor, Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, James Burton III on trombone, Victor Gould and Xavier Davis on pianos, Vicente Archer and Rashaan Carter on basses, and Johnathan Blake and Mark Whitfield Jr on drums – the last two pairs of whom shift in and out of the ensemble as the set moves on – but with such rock-solid energy, there's a unified vibe to the whole set. Some of the best tracks have this soaring, searching energy – and the whole album's got a very visionary approach, served up by musicians who are looking to do way more than just run through a few standards. Titles include "Black Heart", "Cold Switching", "Soliloquy", "Lookin For Leroy", "Coming Of Age", and "Truth To Power". CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)

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Black Artist GroupFor Peace & Liberty – In Paris Dec 1972 ... LP
We Want Sounds (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $31.99 38.99
A fantastic performance from the legendary Black Artist Group – a creative ensemble from the St Louis scene of the early 70s, one who were to their city what the Art Ensemble was to Chicago! As with the AEC, the group is an all-star lineup – Oliver Lake on saxes, Joseph Bowie on trombone, Baikida Carroll and Floyd Leflore on trumpets, and Charles Bobo Shaw on drums and percussion – plus, in the best AACM mode, all players also pick up other assorted instruments throughout the long improvisation that comprises the set! The BAG hardly recorded at all during their existence, so this set is a crucial addition to their too-small catalog – a brilliant performance that was done for French radio in 1972, captured with wonderful sound in the ORTF studio – home to many other incredible jazz recordings. The music moves between rhythmic passages and freer moments – spiritual and avant – and the whole thing may well be one of the best recordings ever by the group. First-ever issue of the material – with a big booklet of notes that includes contributions from Lake, Carroll, and Bowie! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a 20 page booklet.)

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Black RobBlack Rob Report (clean edited promo) ... LP
Bad Boy, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... $4.99
Tracks include "They Heard I Got Life", "Watch Your Movements", "Star In Da Hood", "She's A Pro", "Ready", "BLACK", "When You Come Home", "You Know What" feat louis Farrakhan, "Ya'll Know Who Killed Him" feat Notorious BIG, "Warrior", "Team", "Help Me Out", and "The Verdict". LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean edited promo in a Bad Boy sleeve.)

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Charles EarlandBlack Talk! (RVG remaster edition) ... CD
Prestige, 1970. Used ... $6.99 8.99
A pivotal album in the development of the use of the Hammond organ in jazz – and Charles Earland's first exposure to a large audience! Durign the 60s, Charles was bumping around the Philly scene quite a bit – and recorded some small group indie sides that first gave a glimpse of his unique sound on the organ. But with this record, Earland really broke out wide – and hit a huge audience that made him one of the most in-demand players of the early 70s! The Earland touch is summed up perfectly here – a really fluid approach to the keys that shakes loose the clunkier styles of older Hammond players, and goes for a tightened-up groove that puts equal emphasis on rhythm and melodic improvisation – in a way that's always made Charles' records some of the best jazz dancers to come out of Prestige. Earland has an amazing way of completely transforming a tune – taking a familiar melody, but riffing on it extensively – slowly expanding it through almost modal progressions – until the tune opens up into a long extended jazzy groove! Proof of this is the album's sublime 11 minute version of "More Today Than Yesterday" – a solid stepper that never gets old – and other tunes include "Black Talk", "The Mighty Burner", "Here Comes Charlie", and "Aquarius". Oh, and players include Virgil Jones, Houston Person, Melvin Sparks, and Idris Muhammed – an all-star lineup, but tightly guided by Charles as if they were his own working group! CD
(2006 RVG pressing.)

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BB KingBB King In France – Live At The 1977 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival (180 gram pressing) (2024 Black Friday Release) ... LP
Elemental, 1977. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $48.99
A never-issued live set from the great BB King – really letting loose here with that new level of expression he developed on his early 70s recordings for ABC! The setting is a jazz festival, and BB seems to take note of that by stretching out some of the tunes, and really creating these amazing solo moments – pushing some tracks way past the five minute mark, as he works with a combo that features tenor, alto, trumpet, and organ – almost giving him some of the jazzy support he got at the start of his career in Memphis! But of course, the man himself is the star of the show – really opening up with a hell of a lot of charm – on titles that include "Have Faith", "I Need My Baby", "Why I Sing The Blues", "It's Just A Matter Of Time", "Sweet Little Angel", "Blue Monk/Caledonia", "I Like To Live The Love", and "I Got Some Outside Help". LP, Vinyl record album

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Allen KwelaBlack Beauty (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Matsuli (UK), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 38.99
A South African jazz session from the 70s, but one with a bit of a twist – as the instrumentation here is a bit larger than on some of the smaller combo sets of the time – in a way that gives guitarist Allen Kwela a really full, rich sort of backing! Kwela's solos are nicely laidback, and build strongly as the tunes stretch out – never really to be as tight or precise as a player like George Benson, even though he shares a similar sense of color – and with maybe some of the airiness of Sonny Greenwich at times. The set's filled with work from other all-star musicians – including Kippie Moeketsi and Barney Rachabane on saxes, Dennis Mpale on trumpet, and Sipho Gumede on bass – and titles include "Willow Vale", "Black Beauty", "Quaphela", and "Mild Storm". LP, Vinyl record album

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Rob Mazurek & Exploding Star OrchestraLive At Adler Planetarium ... CD
International Anthem, 2024. New Copy ... $17.99 18.99
Cosmic sounds in a space age setting – as the fantastic Exploding Star Orchestra deliver a special performance at the planetarium in Chicago! Rob Mazurek has always given us fantastic music – but this recent iteration of his ensemble may well be the best ever, and really steps things up and pushes the music to the cosmos – maybe even more so in a live setting than on record, where you can really feel the group's energy and sense of spontaneous creation! Other players are all equal giants in music – and include Nicole Mitchell on flute, Damon Locks on voice and samplers, Tomeka Reid on cello, Craig Taborn and Angelica Sanchez on electric piano and moog, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten on bass, and both Chad Taylor and Gerald Cleaver on drums – plus Mazurek himself on trumpets, bells, and voice. Many of the players also contribute electronics – and titles include "Under The Star Dome", "Dream Sleeper", "Black River", "Parable 3000", and "White River". CD
Also available Live At Adler Planetarium ... LP 27.99

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Rob Mazurek & Exploding Star OrchestraLive At Adler Planetarium ... LP
International Anthem, 2024. New Copy ... $27.99 29.99
Cosmic sounds in a space age setting – as the fantastic Exploding Star Orchestra deliver a special performance at the planetarium in Chicago! Rob Mazurek has always given us fantastic music – but this recent iteration of his ensemble may well be the best ever, and really steps things up and pushes the music to the cosmos – maybe even more so in a live setting than on record, where you can really feel the group's energy and sense of spontaneous creation! Other players are all equal giants in music – and include Nicole Mitchell on flute, Damon Locks on voice and samplers, Tomeka Reid on cello, Craig Taborn and Angelica Sanchez on electric piano and moog, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten on bass, and both Chad Taylor and Gerald Cleaver on drums – plus Mazurek himself on trumpets, bells, and voice. Many of the players also contribute electronics – and titles include "Under The Star Dome", "Dream Sleeper", "Black River", "Parable 3000", and "White River". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Live At Adler Planetarium ... CD 17.99

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Rob Mazurek Exploding Star OrchestraLightning Dreamers ... LP
International Anthem, 2023. New Copy ... $17.99 25.99
A killer set from a group that may well be the most perfectly realized version of the Exploding Star concept from Rob Mazurek – one who've got some fantastic parts that come together here in a wonderfully visionary record! Rob's still in the lead on trumpets and electronics – but the group really resonates from some key contributions from Damon Locks on voice and more electronics – at a level that has him rising to that long-overdue role of stardom, which seems to give the whole group an even greater source of focus and energy. Jeff Parker lays down some wicked guitar, Angelica Sanchez and Craig Taborn are fantastic on Wurlitzer electric pianos and moog – and the great Nicole Mitchell is on flute and a bit of vocals. There's a sense of majesty here that Mazurek has never had before – and the album is maybe one of the most crowning achievements in his long and very storied career. Titles include "Future Shaman", "Shape Shifter", "White River", "Dream Sleeper", and "Black River". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Mos DefBlack On Both Sides ... LP
Rawkus/Def Jam, 1999. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Mos Def's landmark late 90s solo debut – a rock solid classic that stands up today as one of the best hip hop albums of its decade – and for all the dizzying creative highs and lows of his career to follow, it stands strongly among his best work ever. His preceding duo work with Talib Kweli as Black Star set a pretty high bar creatively, and stunningly, Mos manages to clear it. It's all the more impressive given the stylistic diversity, ranging from bed rock boom bap, to leftfield funk, to Bad Brains-inspired punk. Incredible stuff. Tracks include "Ms Fat Booty", "Hip Hop", "Know That" featuring Talib Kweli, "Mr Ni**a" featuring Q-Tip, "Mathematics", "Brooklyn", "Umi Says", "Do It Now" featuring Busta Rhymes, "Fear Not Of Man", "Habitat", and more. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Big StarKeep An Eye On The Sky (4CD box set) ... CD
Rhino, Late 60s-Mid 70s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A motherlode of Big Star – a fantastic box set featuring nearly 100 songs on 4CDs, more than half of which are previously unreleased – including hard grooving demos, killer live versions, and alternate takes of many classic numbers – as well as the cream of the crop of their uber-essential 70s LP tracks! Big Star get the most props these days as progenitors of powerpop, an accolade they more than earned, but there's an irreplaceable soulful Memphis vibe in their music that's as sweet as can be. Masterful material from one of our favorite rock groups of all time, produced impeccably by the band the great Jim Dickenson. The first 3 discs features a mix of unreleased material and classic album tracks from all 3 of the original studio albums and those more: "Psychedelic Stuff" (original mix), "Try Again" (early version), "Don't Lie To Me", "Country Morn", "Way Out West". "O My Soul", "What's Goin Ahn", "I'm In Love With A Girl", "In The Street", "Dream Lover", "Big Black Car", "Jesus Christ", "Femme Fatale" and many more! The 4th disc features a live set at Lafayette's Music Room, in Memphis TN with 20 tracks, plus this disc is enhanced with "Thirteen" (alternate mix video), featuring what's labeled as the only existing film footage of the band. CD
(In nice shape!)

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✨✧ Exploding Star Orchestra (Rob Mazurek)We Are All From Somewhere Else ... CD
Thrill Jockey, 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing blend of astral jazz and atmospheric orchestral soundscapes – composed and directed by coronetist Rob Mazurek! Exploding Star Orchestra is an apt name, but it's more of a bright and glorious explosion than a calamitous one – a sweeping couple of soundtracky suites that's the culmination of a couple years of work by Mazurek and a major contribution from Nicole Mitchell on flute – plus Jeb Bishop on trombone, Corey Wilkes on flugelhorn, Jeff Parker on guitar, John McEntire on marimba and tubular bells, John Herndon on drums, Jim Baker on piano & ARP, Jazon Adasiewicz on vibes, Matthew Lux on bass, Mike Reed on drums, percussion & saw, and others. It's part informed improvisation, part boundary free composition, and pretty wonderful all the way through! We expected something special, but this one goes above and beyond. Following the Frequency project by about 6 months, this is the second near classic avant garde jazz album on Thrill Jockey in a relative short stretch! 2 multi-part titles: The 70s style soul jazz groover "Sting Ray And The Beginning Of Time" (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 – Psycho-Tropic Electric Eel Drum and Part 4), "Cosmic Tomes For Sleep Walking Lovers" (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 – Fifteen Wais Towards A Finite Universe, and Part 5) – and the mellow, piano led centerpiece "Black Sun". CD

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✨✧ Louis MoholoLouis Moholo Moholo's Viva La Black (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Ogun (UK), 1988. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really key moment in the career of drummer Louis Moholo – already a legend for his work in The Blue Notes, and participation in other key projects on the London scene – here starting a new chapter of creation with his Viva La Black combo of younger moments from the diaspora! A key member of the group is saxophonist Steve Williamson – blowing tenor and soprano, and already a rising star on the British scene – yet the whole lineup is great, and the group also features searing tenor and alto from Sean Bergin, plus trumpet from Claude Deppa, bass from Roberto Bellatalla, and percussion from Thebe Lipere, who complements Moholo's drum work in a really great way. Tracks are loose and free, and very bold – based around themes from the composers – who include Chris McGregor, Mongezi Feza, and Keith Tippett – but taken into very open, individually expressive territory. Titles include "Woza", "Mad High", "Lost Opportunities", and "Tristan's Line". CD features two bonus tracks – alternates of "Woza" and "Mongezi Frames (part one)". CD

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✨✧ Black Art Jazz CollectiveTruth To Power ... CD
High Note, 2024. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
This ultra-hip ensemble is celebrating its 10th Anniversary – and in doing so, has maybe given us their best album yet! The group's overflowing with work from an all-star lineup – Wayne Escoffery on tenor, Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, James Burton III on trombone, Victor Gould and Xavier Davis on pianos, Vicente Archer and Rashaan Carter on basses, and Johnathan Blake and Mark Whitfield Jr on drums – the last two pairs of whom shift in and out of the ensemble as the set moves on – but with such rock-solid energy, there's a unified vibe to the whole set. Some of the best tracks have this soaring, searching energy – and the whole album's got a very visionary approach, served up by musicians who are looking to do way more than just run through a few standards. Titles include "Black Heart", "Cold Switching", "Soliloquy", "Lookin For Leroy", "Coming Of Age", and "Truth To Power". CD
Also available Truth To Power ... CD 11.99

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✨✧ Black Artist GroupFor Peace & Liberty – In Paris Dec 1972 ... CD
We Want Sounds (UK), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic performance from the legendary Black Artist Group – a creative ensemble from the St Louis scene of the early 70s, one who were to their city what the Art Ensemble was to Chicago! As with the AEC, the group is an all-star lineup – Oliver Lake on saxes, Joseph Bowie on trombone, Baikida Carroll and Floyd Leflore on trumpets, and Charles Bobo Shaw on drums and percussion – plus, in the best AACM mode, all players also pick up other assorted instruments throughout the long improvisation that comprises the set! The BAG hardly recorded at all during their existence, so this set is a crucial addition to their too-small catalog – a brilliant performance that was done for French radio in 1972, captured with wonderful sound in the ORTF studio – home to many other incredible jazz recordings. The music moves between rhythmic passages and freer moments – spiritual and avant – and the whole thing may well be one of the best recordings ever by the group. First-ever issue of the material – with a big booklet of notes that includes contributions from Lake, Carroll, and Bowie! CD
Also available For Peace & Liberty – In Paris Dec 1972 ... LP 31.99

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✨✧ Black Artist GroupFor Peace & Liberty – In Paris Dec 1972 ... LP
We Want Sounds (UK), 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic performance from the legendary Black Artist Group – a creative ensemble from the St Louis scene of the early 70s, one who were to their city what the Art Ensemble was to Chicago! As with the AEC, the group is an all-star lineup – Oliver Lake on saxes, Joseph Bowie on trombone, Baikida Carroll and Floyd Leflore on trumpets, and Charles Bobo Shaw on drums and percussion – plus, in the best AACM mode, all players also pick up other assorted instruments throughout the long improvisation that comprises the set! The BAG hardly recorded at all during their existence, so this set is a crucial addition to their too-small catalog – a brilliant performance that was done for French radio in 1972, captured with wonderful sound in the ORTF studio – home to many other incredible jazz recordings. The music moves between rhythmic passages and freer moments – spiritual and avant – and the whole thing may well be one of the best recordings ever by the group. First-ever issue of the material – with a big booklet of notes that includes contributions from Lake, Carroll, and Bowie! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available For Peace & Liberty – In Paris Dec 1972 ... LP 31.99

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✨✧ Don Cherry/Dewey Redman/Ed Blackwell/Charlie HadenOld & New Dreams (Black Saint) ... CD
Black Saint (Italy), 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first album from this key group of Ornette Coleman alums – an all-star combo that features work from Don Cherry on pocket trumpet, Dewey Redman on tenor, Charlie Haden on bass, and Ed Blackwell on drums! The sound here is quite Ornette-inspired at times – with a definite late 70s harmelodic groove – but given the organic, acoustic nature of the lineup, the sound is almost more faithful to Coleman's vision than Ornette's records of the time. Haden and Blackwell are great together, as always – driving the tunes with a rhythmic force that Cherry and Redman can't help but carry through. Titles include "Handwoven", "Dewey's Tune", "Chairman Mao", "Next To The Quiet Stream", "Augmented", and "Old & New Dreams". CD

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✨✧ Charles EarlandBlack Talk! ... LP
Prestige, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the development of the use of the Hammond organ in jazz – and Charles Earland's first exposure to a large audience! Durign the 60s, Charles was bumping around the Philly scene quite a bit – and recorded some small group indie sides that first gave a glimpse of his unique sound on the organ. But with this record, Earland really broke out wide – and hit a huge audience that made him one of the most in-demand players of the early 70s! The Earland touch is summed up perfectly here – a really fluid approach to the keys that shakes loose the clunkier styles of older Hammond players, and goes for a tightened-up groove that puts equal emphasis on rhythm and melodic improvisation – in a way that's always made Charles' records some of the best jazz dancers to come out of Prestige. Earland has an amazing way of completely transforming a tune – taking a familiar melody, but riffing on it extensively – slowly expanding it through almost modal progressions – until the tune opens up into a long extended jazzy groove! Proof of this is the album's sublime 11 minute version of "More Today Than Yesterday" – a solid stepper that never gets old – and other tunes include "Black Talk", "The Mighty Burner", "Here Comes Charlie", and "Aquarius". Oh, and players include Virgil Jones, Houston Person, Melvin Sparks, and Idris Muhammed – an all-star lineup, but tightly guided by Charles as if they were his own working group! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Black Talk! (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 6.99

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✨✧ Rob Mazurek Exploding Star OrchestraLightning Dreamers ... CD
International Anthem, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A killer set from a group that may well be the most perfectly realized version of the Exploding Star concept from Rob Mazurek – one who've got some fantastic parts that come together here in a wonderfully visionary record! Rob's still in the lead on trumpets and electronics – but the group really resonates from some key contributions from Damon Locks on voice and more electronics – at a level that has him rising to that long-overdue role of stardom, which seems to give the whole group an even greater source of focus and energy. Jeff Parker lays down some wicked guitar, Angelica Sanchez and Craig Taborn are fantastic on Wurlitzer electric pianos and moog – and the great Nicole Mitchell is on flute and a bit of vocals. There's a sense of majesty here that Mazurek has never had before – and the album is maybe one of the most crowning achievements in his long and very storied career. Titles include "Future Shaman", "Shape Shifter", "White River", "Dream Sleeper", and "Black River". CD
Also available Lightning Dreamers ... LP 17.99

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✨✧ Lou RawlsBlack & Blue/Tobacco Road ... CD
Capitol, 1962/1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 early Capitol classics by Lou Rawls – back to back on one CD, and perfectly paired throughout! Black and Blues is quite possibly the first truly great Lou Rawls album for Capitol – an all-out swinging jazz session done with arrangements by Onzy Matthews, in a mode that firmly helped put the Lou Rawls sound on the map! The tracks are mostly older numbers from a long lineage of blues and R&B – but with hipper 60s touches by Matthews in the backings, Lou really swings the work into a whole new territory – moving older, clunky compositions into more adult, more mature modes that aren't nearly as sad or downtrodden as their roots! Titles include "I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water", "Roll Em Pete", "Kansas City", "World Of Trouble", "Trouble In Mind", "Strange Fruit", and "Six Cold Feet Of Ground". Tobacco Road was a real breakthrough for Lou – a set that again paired him with arranger Onzy Matthews, and which even more deeply explored the unique space between jazz, soul, and the blues that became Rawls' prime territory back in the 60s! Matthews' backings are hip and jazzy throughout – filled with bold horn touches from players that include Lou Blackburn, Curtis Amy, Sonny Criss, and even Horace Tapscott – who's playing trombone here instead of his more familiar piano. Ray Crawford's guitar underscores a good number of the tracks here with that clean, lean, single-note style of his – but Lou is the clear star throughout with his deeply-voiced lyrics of older familiar tunes. Titles include his landmark reworking of "Tobacco Road", plus "Summertime", "Stormy Weather", "Rocking Chair", "Ol Man River", "St Louis Blues", and "Sentimental Journey". CD also features 2 bonus tracks – "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" and the previously unissued "Gloomy Sunday". CD

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✨✧ Vinegar JoeFiner Things – The Island Recordings 1972/1973 (Vinegar Joe/Rock & Roll Gypsies/Six Star General/bonus tracks) (3CD set) ... CD
Island/Esoteric (UK), Early 1970s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A trio of overlooked albums from UK group Vinegar Joe – packaged here with bonus tracks as well! First up is the group's debut, Vinegar Joe – a record with a UK blend of roots rock and deeper blues currents – but served up in that 70s style that takes all the best elements way past their familiar incarnations! The group sports two singers – a young Robert Palmer and female vocalist Elkie Brooks – and although Palmer would soon emerge as a more pop-oriented artist, he's got plenty of soulful chops here – but maybe still only second to Elkie, who soars out with the sort of inspiration that must have touched Janis Joplin as well. Titles include "Circles", "Leg Up", "See The World", "Never Met A Dog", "Live A Little Get Somewhere", and "Avinu Malkenu". Next up is Rock & Roll Gypsies – a record with a really wonderful sound – tight, but never too polished – maybe that UK love of American soul inspirations that folks know more famously in work by artists like Joe Cocker or Traffic, but which is served up here with a really unique feel by the overlooked Vinegar Joe! The group sports a fantastic lead female vocalist in Elkie Brooks, who'd later go on to make some great records on her own – and a young Robert Palmer rounds out the lyrics with a quality that's so different than his later work, and maybe even more soulful overall. Titles include "Falling", "It's Gettin To The Point", "Buddy Can You Spare Me A Line", "Angel", "No One Ever Do", "Forgive Us", and "Charley's Horse". Last up is Six Star General – the third album from Vinegar Joe, and a set that we're not sure got the same global circulation as the earlier albums – which is a real shame, as the group here are maybe even more focused on their sound than before! By this point, Robert Palmer has left the group, but the wonderful Elkie Brooks is still in the lead on guitar – and the group have impeccable instrumentation from Jim Mullen on guitar, Keef Harley on drums, and Mike Deacon on keyboards. Titles include "Proud To Be", "Black Smoke Rising From The Calumet", "Let Me Down Easy", "Fine Thing", "Lady Of The Rain", and "Dream My Own Dreams". Also features bonus tracks "Speed Queen Of Ventura", "Long Way Round", and single versions of "Black Smoke Rising From The Calument" and "Rock & Roll Gypsies". CD

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Donald Byrd & The BlackbyrdsJazz Funk Collection (3CD set – with bonus track) ... CD
Robinsongs (UK), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 3 CDs ... $26.99 34.99
An amazing tribute to some of the greatest jazz funk of the 70s – the groundbreaking work of trumpeter Donald Byrd, both as a solo act on his own, and as the inspiration for the mighty Blackbyrds group – both of whom are featured on this set! Byrd first broke into new territory in the early 70s with a string of amazing records on Blue Note – all done with help from genius producer Larry Mizell, who helped Byrd's trumpet find a way to groove in an electric space, but at a level that was very different (and a lot more soulful) than any sort of Miles Davis electric modes! This work quickly inspired a young group at Howard University, who chose the name Blackbyrds as a nod to Donald – who quickly became their mentor and producer, and helped them forge a great blend of jazz and funk before they took off on their own. This set features 39 tracks from both artists, illustrating a fantastic partnership and shared musical inspiration – with work from Byrd's Blue Note and Wea albums, and all the great Blackbyrds records for Fantasy in the 70s. Titles include Donald Byrd tracks "Dominoes", "Black Byrd", "Lansana's Priestess", "Wind Parade", "Flying High", "Thank You For Funking Up My Life", "Onward Til Morning", "Dance Band", "Science Funktion", "Dominoes", "Flight Time", "Witch Hunt", "Stepping Into Tomorrow", "Sexy Dancer (12" mix)", "Star Trippin (12" mix)", "Pretty Baby", "Giving It Up", and "Dancing In The Street". Blackbyrds cuts include "Blackbyrd's Theme", "Do It Fluid", "Flying High", "Cornbread", "Time Is Movin", "Happy Music", "Rock Creek Park", "Walkin In Rhythm", "Lookin Ahead", "Street Games", "Gut Level", "Party Land", and "Supernatural Feeling". CD

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✨✧ Hadley CalimanHadley Caliman ... CD
Mainstream/Boplicity (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $5.99 14.99
One of the coolest, hippest albums ever from reedman Hadley Caliman – cut at a time when Caliman was playing on a lot of other west coast sessions – both jazz and soul – and a record that definitely pushes his new ideas to the forefront! Hadley is always great, no matter what the setting – but this record really offers him the chance to stretch out and express himself – both on tenor and flute, in a way that's more Strata East or Black Jazz spiritual than some of the other albums on the Mainstream label at the time. The group's nicely laidback – with Larry Vuckovich on piano, John White Jr on guitar, Clarence Becton on drums, and Bill Douglass on bass – but Caliman is the clear star of the set, and shines brightly throughout. Tracks include "Cigar Eddie", "Longing", "Comencio", and "Kicking On The Inside". CD
(Now out of print!)

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Ray CharlesCrying Time ... LP
ABC, 1966. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Ray Charles at the height of his 60s powers – maybe not his first album of country-tinged material, but a set that has Ray drawing on all the strengths of previous sessions for Tangerine, then really sending the whole thing over the top! The arrangements are superb – handled by Onzy Matthews with that soulful sense of larger backings that he was mastering at the time over at Capitol Records – and a few key cuts feature organ work by a young Billy Preston, who brings a superb sense of color to the record. Yet through and through, the star on the center stage is Charles – singing with an incredible voice that brings whole new life into these tunes, and with a mode that's very different than his sound on Atlantic Records in the previous decade. The Raelettes provide vocal support, but never overwhelm – and the set features two great Percy Mayfield tunes – "We Don't See Eye To Eye" and "You're In For A Big Surprise" – plus the tracks "Tears", "Going Down Slow", "Let's Go Get Stoned", "Crying Time", and "You've Got A Problem". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with Bell Sound stamp.)

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CommonBeautiful Revolution Pt 2 (neon yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP
Loma Vista, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 22.99
A righteous continuation of the first revolution encouraged by Common in 2021 – and a set that takes all the message and spirit of the initial entry, and opens things up to an even more collaborative project – thanks to guest work from artists who include Seun Kuti, Black Thought, Marcus King, PJ, and others – all woven together in a record that's got all the positivity that you might expect from its cover. Karriem Riggins produced – and titles include "A Beautiful Chicago Kid", "Star Of The Gang", "Imagine", "When We Move", "Majesty", "Set It Free", "Poetry", and "Saving Grace". LP, Vinyl record album

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Eddie CondonTiger Rag & All That Jazz ... LP
World Pacific, 1958. Very Good+ ... $2.99
An unusual session of trad jazz for the mostly-west coast World Pacific label – one that features guitarist Eddie Condon at the host of an all-star group that includes Rex Stewart on cornet, Bud Freeman on tenor sax, Herb Hall on clarinet, and Cutty Cutshall on trombone. The sound's in a strongly trad mode overall – but a number of tunes get some longer treatments here, and expand with freedoms of later recording modes. Titles include "Ostrich Walk", "Sensation Rag", "Livery Stable Blues", "Tiger Rag", "Reisenweber Rag", and "Lazy River". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has tape on the top seam, light wear & aging.)

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Miles Davis All StarsWalkin' ... LP
Prestige, 1954. Very Good+ ... $139.99
As classic an early album by Miles Davis as you can find – truly filled with the "all star" players billed in the title, and a session that has the sharpness of Davis' bop work for Blue Note, yet also lets him stretch out in a slightly more relaxed format! The album features Miles trumpet with 2 different groups – one a sextet with Horace Silver, JJ Johnson, and Lucky Thompson; the other a quintet with Silver and the obscure altoist Davey Schildkraut! Tracks are long, with lots of solo room – and titles include his classic takes on "Walkin", "Blue N Boogie", and "Solar" – plus versions of "You Don't Know What Love Is" and "Love Me Or Leave Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow and black label NJ pressing with deep groove and RVG/AB etch. – in great shape! Cover is nice too.)

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Wild Bill DavisonJazz Giants (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Sackville, 1968. New Copy ... $0.99 13.99
A key early album on the Sackville label – and a hell of a late-life session from the great Wild Bill Davison – blowing cornet here in an open-ended setting that makes the record one of his best from the later days – and maybe one of his best overall! The group's definitely an all-star one – Herb Hall on clarinet, Benny Morton on trombone, Claude Hopkins on piano, Arvell Shaw on bass, and Buzzy Drootin on drums – the last two of whom kick in some occasional modern rhythms that really keep things moving! Titles include "Struttin With Some Barbecue", "Dardanella", "Black & Blue", "Blue Again", and "Yesterdays". CD features two bonus tracks not on the original album! CD

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Lefty Dizz with Johnny Big Moose WalkerChicago Blues Festival 1979 (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
One of the first recordings to ever feature Lefty Dizz in the lead – done at a time when the singer/guitarist was a young star on the Chicago scene, but getting some key exposure here, thanks to an overseas recordings! Lefty's as great as you might guess from his name – a strong personality, but never in a way that's as hokey or overstated as he might be in the hands of a big label production – just balanced with the right sort of Chicago roots energy, in a group that also features piano and a bit of vocals from Big Moose Walker, and some additional guitar from Willie James Lyons. Titles include "Blue Shadow", "RM Blues", "Take Out Some Insurance", "Things That I Used To Do", "All Right OK You Win", "One Eyed Woman", and "Lake Shore Drive Boogie". CD features bonus tracks – "Shake For Me", "Funny Acting Woman", and "Blue Shadow (take 1)". CD

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Frankie Goes To HollywoodWelcome To the Pleasuredome ... LP
ZTT/Island, 1984. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Arguably one of the greatest concept albums of the 80s – and the only really strong full length album cut by Frankie Goes To Hollywood! At the time of the set, the group was riding high on the success and controversy of their singles "Relax" and "Two Tribes" – but in the ambitious ZTT mode, sought to expand their sound way past familiar hits, and into a realm of sonic exploration that rivaled that of labelmates Art Of Noise. Don't get us wrong, because the Frankie of this album is still very much in groove-oriented territory – but they also let Horn take over with some more striking tunes that are both longer and shorter than the usual pop track – offsetting the vocal numbers on the record with a rich tapestry of musical backdrops that also more firmly forward the group's social and sexual leanings. The album features surprising covers of "War", "Do You Know The Way To San Jose", and "Born To Run" – plus the hits "Relax" and "Two Tribes", and the original numbers "Welcome To the Pleasure Dome", "Krisco Kisses", "The Ballad Of 32", "Wish The Lads Were Here", "Black Night White Light", "The Only Star In Heaven", "The Power Of Love", and "Bang". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a cutout hole.)

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Jesse JohnsonShockadelica ... CD
A&M, 1986. Used ... $14.99
An 80s funk classic from Jesse Johnson – one that features a title that was Jesse's own creation, even though Prince stole the term and recorded a song with the name for himself! Yet that hardly keeps the album from being a winner – as Johnson's very much at the top of his game here – maybe emerging as the third major star from the Minneapolis scene after Morris Day and Prince – working in a very guitar-heavy mode that reflects his command of the instrument, which maybe sets Jesse apart from the others in the way that Bootsy Collins set himself apart from the P-Funk empire with his solo work in the previous decade. Sly Stone makes a great guest appearance on the cut "Crazay" – and other cuts include "Change Your Mind", "She", "Black In America", "Burn You Up", "Do Yourself A Favor", and "A Better Way". CD
(Out of print.)

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Lenny NiehausI Swing For You ... LP
EmArcy, 1957. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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 trombone, Ed Leddy on trumpet, and Steve Perlow on baritone – alongside some nicely searing tenor from Bill Perkins, whose presence always makes a set like this sparkle! Lou Levy plays piano and Red Kelly is on bass – and titles include "Soon", "Little Girl Blues", "P & L", "Four Eleven West", "He Ain't Got Rhythm", "Kiss Me & Kill Me With Love", and "I See Your Face Before Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label Mercury pressing pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)

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✨✧ Prince JammyKamikazi Dub ... LP
Trojan/Jamdung (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
Killer dub from a main source, featuring Jammy going strong on batch of his own productions – laid at Channel One by an all star cast! PJ was inspired by the kung fu cinema craze at the time, creating a crackling, hotly simmering instrumentals set that seriously transcends the dub sound style of the time. Players includes Sly & Robbie, Santa Davis, Jah Mickey, Chinna Smith, Duggie, Bo Peep, Bingy Bunny, Winston Wright, Ansell Collins, Augustus Pablo, Keith Sterling, Skully Sims, Cool Sticky, Bobby Ellis and Deadly Headley Bennett! 10 deadly tracks in all, including "Throne Of Blood", "Brothers Of The Blade", "Shaolin Temple", "Kamikazi", "Oragami Black Belt", "Fist Of Fury", "Opium Den", "Swords Of Vengeance", "Downtown Shanghai Rock" and "Waterfront Gang War". LP, Vinyl record album

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Sun RaHours After ... CD
Black Saint (Italy), 1989. Used ... $9.99
A strange little late record from Sun Ra – transpose Hours After to After Hours, and you'll get a good idea of the feel of this one – late night, soulful and bluesy, with a sound that's in keeping with the traditionalism of the late Arkestra! The group's an all-star one – Pat Patrick, Danny Thompson, Marshall Allen, and John Gilmore – and Ra sings a bit on the session. Side B of the session steps out a bit more from the first side – which is the more traditional one – and Ra plays a bit of synthesizer, in a 70s avant kind of mode. Titles include "Dance Of The Extra Terrestrians", "Love On A Far Away Planet", "Hours After", and "Beautiful Love". CD

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Resurrection BandRainbow's End ... LP
Star Song, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99 24.99
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(Black label pressing in the die-cut cover, including the heavy inner sleeve and lyric sheet.)

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RootsTipping Point ... CD
Geffen, 2004. Used ... $2.99
The Roots make kind of a return to their own roots with Tipping Point – a loose, funky, hip hop soul opus from the legendary Philly crew! The record's got a much more streamlined and focused ambition than Phrenology or Things Fall Apart – and it's a brilliant extenuation of their established style of live funky soul under the forceful rhymes of Black Thought and soulfully sung hooks and choruses. There's that elongated, swirling psych-soul feel that trips it out in spots, but it remains a focused effort, even if the groove is loose. Nothing on the album betrays the crew's now classic approach to hip hop – no trendy concessions or a sad attempt at a radio single to be found. This, kids, is the Roots – they're not pandering to anyone. Tracks include "Star", "I Don't Care", "Don't Say Nuthin'", "Guns Are Drawn", "Stay Cool", "Somebody's Gotta Do It", "Duck Down!", "Why (What's Going On)" and a couple unlisted bonus tracks. CD

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Ben WebsterWayfaring Webster (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Daybreak/Tidal Waves, 1970. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $13.99 29.99
Great late material from tenor giant Ben Webster – working here on some extended live tracks recorded for radio in The Netherlands – where Ben was maybe doing some of his best work at the time! The titles all push towards the seven minute mark, which makes for some more inventive solo space than some of Webster's shorter studio tracks overseas – and accompaniment is by a superb rhythm trio that features Cees Slinger on piano, Rob Langereis on bass, and John Engels on drums – a real all-star group on the Dutch scene at the time! Titles include "For All We Know", "Perdido", "How Long Has This Been Going On", "Sunday", "Old Folks", "Chelsea Bridge", and "Ben's Little Scheme". LP, Vinyl record album
(2023 Black Friday Europe release – limited to 1000 copies!)

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✨✧ VariousDjango Unchained ... CD
Universal Republic, 2012. Used ... $4.99
Life! Liberty! Vengeance! A wild and very cool soundtrack for Tarantino's dual Blacksploitation/Spaghetti Western homage Django Unchained – featuring bits from some of our favorite Italian western composers mixed up with classic and contemporary funky soul and hip hop! It's the kind of soundtrack that could only happen for Quentin Tarantino – with rare and hard-to-find compositions by Luis Bacalov, Ennio Morricone, Riz Ortolani and Jerry Goldsmith on one hand – along with a few seemingly antithetical new compositions on the other – including a track penned by star Jamie Foxx for Rick Ross, a James Brown "Payback" remix with a vocal from the 2Pac archive, plus ones by Anthony Hamilton, John Legend and others! Last but not least, it's got some great bits of film dialogue by Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson and Leonardo DiCaprio. Titles include "Django" by Luis Bacalov, "The Braying Mule" by Ennio Morricone, "Nicaragua" by Jerry Goldsmith with Pat Metheny, "Day Of Anger" by Riz Ortolani, "Unchained (The Payback/Untouchable)" by James Brown with 2Pac, "Who Did That To You?" by John Legend, "100 Black Coffins" by Rick Ross, "Trinity (Titoli)" by Annibale E I Cantori Moderni and many more. CD

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VariousFunky Chicken – Belgian Grooves From The 70s ... CD
Sdban (Belgium), 1970s. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 22.99
Fantastic funk from the Belgian scene of the 70s – a really mad mix of sounds and styles, and a really revelatory set overall! Few people might use the words "Belgium" and "funk" in the same sentence – but that may well change after this sweet set gets a few spins – as the whole thing's a stunning array of groovers that not only match the best jazz, funk, and sound library tracks from other European scenes in the 70s – they also do a great job of taking on the best America had to offer too! Belgium was no stranger to soul and funk – given its fervent 60s soul collectors scene, and the nation's role as a crossroads in Europe – which left it open to plenty of influence from visiting musicians, including American artists as well. You can definitely hear all that coming into play here – as the work is nicely fresh, and very free of overdone cliches or easy references – as these guys all take the best bits that might have influenced them, and jumbled them up into something really new. The scope of sounds is wonderful – and titles include "Funky Tramway" by Mad Unity, "Sunshine Star" by Open Sky Unit, "Gimme Some More Of That" by Plus, "Funky" by Andre Brasseur, "Avenue Louise" by Black Blood, "Music & Co" by Les Helions, "Balek" by Placebo, "Librium" by Chicken Curry & His Pop Percussion Orchestra, "Top Less" by Alex Scorier, "Stories" by Chakachas, "Ostinato Bass" by Rene Costy, "Memories" by Amadeo, "Viva Boma" by Cos, "Pop In Three" by The Rapture, "Smoke" by Leo Cavallo, "Marakesh" by Hein Huysmans Kwintet, "One For You" by Doug Lucas, "Put Everything Together" by Plus, "Lord Funk" by Super Funk Special, and "Humpty Dumpty" by Placebo. CD

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VariousGhana Soundz – Afro-beat, Funk & Fusion In 70's Ghana ... CD
Soundway (UK), 1970s. Used ... $11.99 14.99
Excellent stuff – and a much-needed look at the funky 70s scene in Ghana! Much of the Afro Funk that's been revived over the past few years has come from the Nigerian scene – so it's great to hear this set of funky tunes from Ghana, a rich selection of grooves with a slightly harder edge than some other African work we've heard, and a rhythmic pulse that leans heavily towards work of American funk acts of the time. Drums, bass, and other percussion abound – and the tunes have a sweetly bubbling funky feel that's nice and soulful! Very well done – with a total of 14 tracks, and a very thorough set of notes – and including the cuts "Because Of Money" by The Third Generation, "Mother Africa" by Marijata, "Heaven" by Ebo Taylor, "Simigwado" by Gyedu Blay Ambolley, "Psychedelic Woman" by Honey & The Bees Band, "Make It Fast Make It Slow" by Rob, "Nite Safarie" by The Black Star Sound, and "Bukom Mashie" by Oscar Sulley. CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Roy Eldridge & Dizzy GillespieRoy & Diz ... LP
Clef, 1954. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic pairing of postwar trumpets – those of Dizzy Gillespie and Roy Eldridge, each given plenty of space to speak their piece here in the best Verve all-star tradition! The group's great too – with Herb Ellis on guitar, Oscar Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Louis Bellson on drums. The album's got some sweet stretched out tracks that feature the two trumpet giants really opening up! Titles include "Algo Bueno", "I Can't Get Started", "Trumpet Blues", and "Pretty Eyed Baby", which even has a bit of vocals from Roy and Diz! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Clef pressing, with trumpeter logo and deep groove! Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a click for a few minutes on side one. Cover has light wear, and a bit of splitting on the top and bottom seams.)

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✨✧ Milt JacksonBig Bags – Milt Jackson Orchestra ... LP
Riverside, 1962. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sweet larger group session from vibist Milt Jackson – proof that he was really trying to stretch his wings, and get into new things during the 60s! The set's got Milt working with some great help from Tadd Dameron and Ernie Wilkins on larger group arrangements – nicely swinging charts that have a nice touch of modern, but lots of straightforward grooving too! Milt's the primary soloist, buoyed by an orchestra built around a rhythm section of Hank Jones on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and either Connie Cay or Philly Joe on drums – plus loads of great horn players like Clark Terry, Nat Adderley, Melba Liston, James Moody and Jimmy Heath among others. Titles include renditions of "Old Devil Moon", "'Round Midnight", "The Dream Is You", "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To", "Echoes", "If You Could See Me Now", "Star Eyes", "Namesake", "If I Should Lose You", and "Later Than You Think". LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label Bill Grauer pressing with deep groove. Cover has wear & aging.)

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✨✧ Jesse JohnsonJesse Johnson's Revue/Shockadelica/Every Shade Of Love (2CD set with bonus tracks) ... CD
A&M/Robinsongs (UK), Mid 1980s. New Copy 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Three solo albums from Jesse Johnson – plus bonus tracks too! First up is Jesse Johnson's Revue – a killer solo debut from guitarist Jesse Johnson, who was easily one of the most driving forces in The Time after leader Morris Day – and an artist who can definitely stand strongly here on his own! With great basslines at the core, Jesse's definitely cutting a groove that's in the Prince side of the spectrum – yet he's also got a more understated vocal style, and a way of tying things to more mainstream R&B at points too – all of which really help him make his own mark with the album! Titles include "She Won't Let Me Go", "Be Your Man", "Can You Help Me", "She's A Doll", "Special Love", "Let's Have Some Fun", "I Want My Girl", and "Just Too Much". Next up is Shockadelica – an 80s funk classic from Jesse Johnson – one that features a title that was Jesse's own creation, even though Prince stole the term and recorded a song with the name for himself! Yet that hardly keeps the album from being a winner – as Johnson's very much at the top of his game here – maybe emerging as the third major star from the Minneapolis scene after Morris Day and Prince – working in a very guitar-heavy mode that reflects his command of the instrument, which maybe sets Jesse apart from the others in the way that Bootsy Collins set himself apart from the P-Funk empire with his solo work in the previous decade. Sly Stone makes a great guest appearance on the cut "Crazay" – and other cuts include "Change Your Mind", "She", "Black In America", "Burn You Up", "Do Yourself A Favor", and "A Better Way". Every Shade Of Love is the last solo album that Jesse Johnson cut on his own before returning to The Time – and a record that shows that he would have been a heck of a solo artist in the 90s had he kept on going in this direction! There's plenty of Twin Cities-inspired funk in the mix – fast-riffing basslines to match Jesse's guitar and pump on the vocals – on titles that include "Love Struck", "I'm The One", "Color Shock", "I'm Just Wanting You", and "Stop Look Listen". 2CD set features bonus tracks – including a duet with Stephanie Spruill on "Heart Too Hot To Hold" from The Breakfast Club soundtrack – and "Drive Yo Cadillac", "Love Struck (dance mix)", "Crazay (ext version)", and "She (rmx)". CD

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✨✧ Billy Joe ShaverBilly Joe Shaver Collection – Old Five & Dimers/Salt Of The Earth/Billy Joe Shaver/I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal ... CD
Columbia/Floating World (UK), 1970s/1980s. New Copy 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Four incredible records from the great Billy Joe Shaver – all served up in a single set! First up is Old Five & Dimers – seminal work from the great Billy Joe Shaver – and a record that would forever help change the landscape of country music in the 70s! The set was recorded at the House Of Cash with a very new style of production – up-close in ways that were maybe borrowed from the worlds of folk and singer/songwriter music – but with a quality that's pure country, and which establishes Shaver as a both a vocal force and writing genius to rival that of rising star Kris Kristofferson! Kris always got a lot more fame and finance, but Shaver is equally worth mentioning in his company – thanks to songs that include the classic title tune "Old Five & Dimers Like Me" – plus "LA Turnaround", "Played The Game Too Long", "I Been To Georgia On A Fast Train", "Low Down Freedom", "Willy The Wandering Gypsy & Me", "Jesus Was Our Savior & Cotton Was Our King", and "Black Rose". Salt Of The Earth is from 1987, and is one of Billy Joe Shaver's overlooked gems – done in later years, and with production modes that are maybe slightly more upfront than some of his 70s records – but still very much in a way that lets all his genius as both a singer and songwriter come through wonderfully! The whole thing's great – one of those special journeys into Shaver's way of looking at the world – and titles include "The Devil Made Me Do It The First Time", "You Can't Beat Jesus Christ", "Whiteman's Watermelon", "Fun While It Lasted", "Manual Labor", and "Hardworkin Man". The self-titled Billy Joe Shaver album is a great early 80s set from Billy Joe Shaver – a record that has some nice umph in the production, thanks in part to work from guests who include Ricky Skaggs and Randy Scruggs – who work with the backings to really help set up Billy Joe with a confidence, mature quality that's a bit different than his initial work in the 70s! You can definitely hear that approach on the album's remake of "Old Five & Dimers", which maybe shows the distance that Shaver had traveled in the near decade since its initial release – next to other titles that include "Ride Me Down Easy", "Amtrak", "Bottom Dollar", "How Many Hearts Must You Break", "Oklahoma Wind", and "I Been To Georgia On A Fast Train". Last is I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal – one of the great albums in the second wave of genius from Billy Joe Shaver that emerged in the early 80s – a set that's got fuller instrumentation and production than some of his 70s material, but never without the more commercial touches that the Columbia label was using with other singers at the time! Instead, the instrumentation here uses nice touches of fiddle and steel to underscore the charms in Shaver's vocals – making his original material really shine at a level that could maybe find him the attention he well deserved. Titles include "Mexico", "The Cowboys", "Saturday Night", "Fit To Kill & Going Out In Style", "Ragged Old Truck", "I'm Just A Chunk Of Coal", and "When The Word Was Thunderbird". CD

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✨✧ Donna SummerI Remember Yesterday ... LP
Casablanca, 1977. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet grooves from Donna Summer – who was still a rising star at this point in the 70s! The title is an honest one – for an album with songs that look back at 60s and earlier 70s soul songcraft – and even earlier than that – mostly via the groovy backup vocals. So, Ms. Summer get's a chance to show her affection for her soulful predecessors, but that's combined with the thoroughly modern Giorgio Moroder production – which really gives this record a really unique feel. Includes "I Remember Yesterday", "Love's Unkind", "Back In Love Again", "Black Lady", "Take Me", "Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)" and "I Feel Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, edge wear, faint ring wear.)

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✨✧ Laurindo AlmeidaConcierto De Aranjuez ... CD
East Wind (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Guitarist Laurindo Almeida returns to a bit of his roots here – but he also shows off a lot of the jazz experience he's picked up along the way! The album features Almeida working solo on acoustic guitar – although possibly overdubbed alongside himself at times – and while the set begins with the serious title composition, things never get too much in the realm of classical guitar – and instead have Almeida skirting many different styles, including a bit of bossa guitar – and working with this uniquely echoey recording style that makes each note resonate with a richly expressive sound! Titles include "Cool Cat Keeps Coat On", "Holiday For Strings", "Songs From Black Orpheus", "The Summer Knows", and "Star Dust". CD
(Part of the East Wind Masters Collection 1000.)

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✨✧ BeatminerzStifled Creativity ... LP
SCHMTCS, 2024. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Da Beatminerz are on the front cover, but that's only a hint of what's within – as the album's got a really all-star array of guests from track to track – including giants from the world of underground hip hop in the last year of the previous century! The set almost feels like some sort of hip hop summit from 1998 – with an urgency that's very different than the sort of hip hop "oldies" performances making the entertainment circuit in the 2020s – with sharp, sinister production that really brings out the best in artists like Ras Kass, KRS-One, Smif N Wessun, Black Moon, Camp Lo, De La Soul, Pharoahe Monch, and others – a heady lineup who even make the younger artists in the mix sit up and take notice. Tracks include "Fear None", "Martial Law", "Back In Style", "The Birds", "B-Ville Pioneers", "100 Proof", "Cheeba", "My Year", and "Seckle". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Dave BrubeckAll The Things We Are ... LP
Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the best Dave Brubeck albums from later years – and one of the hippest! The record is noteworthy for its pairing of Anthony Braxton and Lee Konitz – the former a rising star at the time, influenced strongly by the latter in his roots – showcased here in some rare moments of Braxton straight-aheadness! Brubeck's contribution is heard most strongly on the album's extended trio "Jimmy Van Huesen Medley" – played by Dave with Jack Six on bass and Alan Dawson on drums. But we're most partial to the saxophone tunes – Konitz playing a spare duet with Brubeck on "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", soloing with the group on "Like Someone In Love", duetting with Braxton on "All The Things You Are" – and stepping back to let Anthony play with Dave on a version of "In Your Own Sweet Way". Really great stuff throughout – and a unique Brubeck moment! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker, light wear and aging, large radio stamp in front, small round sticker spot, a bit of black ink at the top of the spine, and some marker in back at the top right corner.)

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✨✧ Creation RebelHigh Above Harlesden 1978 to 2023 (Dub From Creation/Close Encounters/Rebel Vibrations/Starship Africa/Psychotic Jonkanoo/Hostile Environment) (6CD set) ... CD
On-U Sound (UK), Late 1970s/Early 1980s/2023. New Copy 6CD ... Out Of Stock
All the great early albums from Creation Rebel – plus their excellent comeback too! The set begins with Dub From Creation – not just the debut album from Creation Rebel, but also a set that marks the first studio work from the young Adrian Sherwood – part of the long On-U Sound legacy to come, and a wealth of other wonderful music! There's a spareness here that's great – maybe a bit less dark than later Sherwood projects, but no less stark – with melodica and keyboards weaving nicely amidst the dubby rhythms! Titles include "Basic Principals", "Dub Fusion", "Liberation", "Rising Star", "Vision Of Creation", and "Creation In A Iration". Next is Close Encounters Of The Third World – an early part of the On-U Sound legacy, even if the set wasn't issued on the label – a key effort by Creation Rebel that features recording work done both in London and Kingston, layered together in a beautifully dubby way! The sound here is definitely underground – full of message-oriented lyrics from Crucial Tony, who sings in a style that definitely earns him his name – with great melodica and organ flowing through the mix next to Lizard's bass – topped with added horn work from The Arabs in all the right spots! The production is superb – flat on the drums, wide on the sides, which makes for a really wonderful groove – on titles that include "Know Yourself", "Conspiring", "Creation Fever", "Natty Conscience Free", and "Joyful Noise". Rebel Vibrations features early production genius from Adrian Sherwood – and a record that sets the tone for all the On-U Sound genius to come! The set's a huge step forward from even the previous excellent Creation Rebel album – as the way the sounds are layered together is incredible – almost modes learned from post-punk production, but used to deliver a pure, righteous dub album – one that drops out all the vocals, and allows you to concentrate even more on the totally wicked instrumentation! The set features stunning drums from Style Scott, heady bass from Lizard, and all sorts of very cool keyboard work from Clifton Morrison – used in these ways that float about like a swarm of sounds, especially when mixed with the melodica of Doctor Pablo. The whole thing's amazing – and titles include "Diverse Doctor", "Hunger & Strife", "Jungle Affair", "Rebel Vibration", "Black Lion Dub", and "Mountain Melody". Starship Africa is a brilliant Creation Rebel effort for On-U Sound from the dawn of the 80s – landing in the futuristic dub spacecraft that is their Starship Africa – percussion heavy and spaced out ingenuity from Adrian Sherwood & co! Tripped, echoey atmospherics that's cast as a soundtrack to movie that doesn't exist, the music is forward thinking, boundary busting dubby grooves exists out of time and sounds great to this day. Includes "Starship Africa" (Sections 1-5) and "Space Movement" (Sections 1-4). On Psychotic Jonkanoo, Crucial Tony is back in the mix for this righteous early 80s album from Creation Rebel – a set that has Adrian Sherwood only furthering his production genius as he layers together stunning instrumental work from the group! The presence of the vocals has the instrumentation slightly back in the mix – but there's still a great run of rhythms throughout, all driven by the mighty heady basslines of Lizard Logan! There's less keyboards than before, but still some nice electronic bits all over the place – and titles include "The Dope", "African Space", "Threat To Creation", "Highest Degree", "Mother Don't Cry", and "Drum Talk". From 2023, Hostile Environment is the first album in many years from this legendary studio project from On-U Sound and Adrian Sherwood – and one that makes us feel as if the passage of decades hasn't happened at all! Sherwood's production is still wonderful – and, if anything, maybe less showy, or more soulful, or less moody – just something that seems to let the work of the group come through with energy that's wonderfully warm and organic, while still resonating with plenty of touches that will make longtime label fans proud! Vocals are shared between Charlie Eskimo Fox and Mr Magoo, and the set also features guest appearances from Prince Far I and Daddy Freddy – on titles that include "That's More Like It" "Jubilee Clock", "Swiftly", "Stonebridge Warrior", "Crown Hill Road", "The People's Sound", and "Whatever It Takes". CD

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✨✧ Ella FitzgeraldIntimate Ella (aka Let No Man Write My Epitaph) ... CD
Verve, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An album that's often overlooked amidst some of the bigger "songbook" Verve sessions by Ella Fitzgerald – yet a really special record that shows off a side of Ella that's not ever captured this well on other records! The record was also initially billed as tied into the book and film Let No Man Write My Epitaph – but there's nothing soundtrack-like at all about the performance, as Fitzgerald works with only backing from pianist Paul Smith – a player who sounds wonderful next to the singer, and brings just the right sort of inflections to open up Ella's vocals for the date! There's a spare quality that's completely captivating – proof that Fitzgerald was a hell of a jazz singer at the core, even when her star was rising on the international scene – maybe even more compelling without any large arrangements at all, as she takes on superb material that includes versions of "Misty", "Black Coffee", "Angel Eyes", "I Cried For You", "Who's Sorry Now", "September Song", "Then You've Never Been Blue", and "Reach For Tomorrow". CD
(1990 pressing. Back cover of booklet has some writing in pen.)

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✨✧ Lars GullinLars Gullin ... LP
EmArcy, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the greatest American release by Swedish sax star Lars Gullin – a really tight little set with no gimmicks, no tricks – just tight grooving by a small Swedish group! Gullin is on baritone as usual, grooving the horn like few other players could – and the rest of the ensemble features Carl Henrik Norin on tenor, Rolf Berg on guitar, and George Riedel on bass. Titles include "Bugs", "Jump For Fan", "Lars Meets Jeff", "A La Carte", and "Soho". LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – in black and white cover.)

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✨✧ Jimmy HeathOn The Trail ... LP
Riverside, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little record by Jimmy Heath – arguably one of his best, and a real no-nonsense session that lets him shine as the tenor star that he is! The group's a small one – with Wynton Kelly, Kenny Burrell, and Paul Chambers – and Heath's right out front, blowing up a storm, in a confident solo-happy style that sounds more like Sonny Rollins than a lot of his other work! Titles include "Cloak and Dagger", "Vanity", "Project S", and "I Should Care". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo Orpheum Productions pressing. Cover has some ringwear, split bottom seam, and a large stained section at the top right corner in back.)

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✨✧ Lightnin HopkinsFirst Meetin ... LP
World Pacific, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A well-recorded set by an all-star group – guitar from Lightnin Hopkins, Brownie McGhee, and Big Joe Williams – and harmonica from Sonny Terry – on a few long tracks that really stretch out! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label mono pressing. Cover has some light wear, but this is a nice clean copy overall.)

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✨✧ MaterialThird Power ... CD
Axiom, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
As with much of the work in his career, Bill Laswell assmebles an all star cast, this one based around the crew he'd pull from as he explored some of the heavier more tripped out directions that seemed to guide his work through the 90s. On the one hand he's tapping into the P-Funk axis with Bootsy, Gary Shider, Mudbone Cooper and Bernie Worrell, while still using some of the world music and reggae musicians he recruited nteh 80s, like Sly & Robbie and Aiyb Deng, plus the JB's horns withMaceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis. Add a touch of avant jazz from Olu Dara and Henry Threadgill, plus a host of vocalists including the Jungle Brothers, Jalaluddin Nuriddin of the Last Poets and Shabba Ranks and you've got a pretty heavy cast of characters. Includes "Reality", "Playin With Fire", "Cosmic Slop", "E-Pluribus-Unum", "Drive-By", "Power OF Soul (Black Chant)", "Mellow Mood" and "Glory". CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Bud PowellTime Waits – The Amazing Bud Powell Vol 4 ... LP
Blue Note, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great little record, and one that shows just why Blue Note chose to put "amazing" in the title of every Bud Powell album they released! The set's a live one, done at Birdland – and Bud's working here with a trio that features the young Sam Jones on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums – both musicians you might be more likely to hear over at Riverside Records, and who help give Powell a mighty solid formation here! There's a strong sense of cohesiveness to the trio, and we're always in love with Jones on bass – but it's also clear that Bud's the shining star of the date, as he amazes the world once again with his restless sense of imagination and creativity on the keys of the piano! Titles include "Marmalade", "Monopoly", "John's Abbey", "Dry Soul", "Time Waits", "Buster Rides Again", and two takes of "Sub City". LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black b label pressing. NOTE – Cover has a wavy right side, light staining on the upper corner with clear tape on the top seam, faint ring wear, some edge wear.)
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✨✧ Roots (Nathan Davis, Sam Rivers, Arthur Blythe, & Others)Salutes The Saxophone ... CD
In & Out (Germany), 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
The title sounds hokey, but the music is plenty darn great – thanks to work by The Roots – an all-star lineup that's heavy on reed lines from Sam Rivers on tenor, Arthur Blythe on alto, and both Nathan Davis and Chico Freeman on soprano sax and tenor! The album's got that great mix of jazz history and contemporary identity that you'd find on other projects like this from the time – almost a Black Saint vibe in the mix of soulful blowing and more freewheeling elements – all knitted together tightly by from from the rhythm section of Don Pullen on piano, Santi DeBriano on bass, and Tommy Campbell on drums. Titles include inventive reworks of "Impressions", "The Panther", "Red Top", "Cottontail", "Parker's Mood", "Lester Leaps In", and "Body & Soul". CD
(Out of print and sealed.)

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✨✧ ScientistScientist & Jammy Strike Back! ... CD
Trojan (UK), 1982. Used ... Out Of Stock
Scientist and Prince Jammy look an awful lot like Star Wars characters on the cover – but the grooves on the set are every bit as deep as their other dub classics from the time – completely amazing from conception to execution! If anything, the stars might be the perfect place for the music – given that the sounds here are very open, spacious, and way-out – full of as much echo as attack, at a level that reminds us that the pair are maybe some of the most minimalist of the dub generation! Rhythms are by the Roots Radics, but are always nice and spare – and there's plenty of splash and electro echo to link together the space between the notes – on titles that include "Flash Gordon Meets Luke Skywalker", "Crushing Of The Stormtroopers", "The Princess Takes Her Revenge", "Buck Rogers In The Black Hole", "Death Of Mr Spock", and "Storming The Death Star". CD
(Late 90s pressing.)

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✨✧ Talib Kweli & J RawlsConfidence Of Knowing ... LP
Javotti Media, 2024. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Damn! It's like we're back in the glory days of the Rawkus hip hop years – with the kind of punch-packing, no-nonsense approach you'd expect from both Talib Kweli and J Rawls – but maybe laid out with an even mature, confident approach overall! And yes, we're old timers, and are maybe a bit partial to earlier generations of hip hop – but this is a mighty nice set from two talents who haven't dimmed at all over the years – especially Kweli, who's back in action in Black Star! Titles include "Native Sons", "The Confidence Of Knowing", "Pay Homage", "Love For Life", "Shalamar", "It's Workin", "Steve Austin", "Sing Into The Sky", and "We Outside". LP features the bonus track "One Small Way". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ WritersWriters ... CD
Columbia (Japan), 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
A one of a kind supergroup – one made up from artists who were best known as soul music composers and producers – hence the name "The Writers"! The groove here is soulful, but also somewhat fusion based too – a sound that's in the same territory of labelmates like George Duke or Chocolate Jam Company – both of whom stand as a good comparison to The Writers' sound. Group members include the indredible Jerry Peters on keyboards, Ralph McDonald on percussion, Anthony Jackson on bass, Hugh McCracken and Jeffrey Mironov on guitars, and Frank Floyd on vocals – all coming together wonderfully for the set, with a sound that steps beautifully between breezy, spacey, and funkier soul styles! Titles include "Tahiti Breakfast", "One More Drink", "Star Black", "Touch Me", "Hey Babe", and "La La La La, La La La". CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ VariousFunky Chicken – Belgian Grooves From The 70s Part 1 ... LP
Sdban (Belgium), 1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic funk from the Belgian scene of the 70s – a really mad mix of sounds and styles, and a really revelatory set overall! Few people might use the words "Belgium" and "funk" in the same sentence – but that may well change after this sweet set gets a few spins – as the whole thing's a stunning array of groovers that not only match the best jazz, funk, and sound library tracks from other European scenes in the 70s – they also do a great job of taking on the best America had to offer too! Belgium was no stranger to soul and funk – given its fervent 60s soul collectors scene, and the nation's role as a crossroads in Europe – which left it open to plenty of influence from visiting musicians, including American artists as well. You can definitely hear all that coming into play here – as the work is nicely fresh, and very free of overdone cliches or easy references – as these guys all take the best bits that might have influenced them, and jumbled them up into something really new. The scope of sounds is wonderful – and titles include "Funky Tramway" by Mad Unity, "Sunshine Star" by Open Sky Unit, "Gimme Some More Of That" by Plus, "Funky" by Andre Brasseur, "Avenue Louise" by Black Blood, "Music & Co" by Les Helions, "Balek" by Placebo, "Librium" by Chicken Curry & His Pop Percussion Orchestra, "Top Less" by Alex Scorier, "Stories" by Chakachas, and "Ostinato Bass" by Rene Costy. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Funky Chicken – Belgian Grooves From The 70s ... CD 18.99

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✨✧ VariousRustler Presents Because You're Funky – Rare Funk 45s ... LP
Lo Recordings (UK), Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Very Good+ 2LP ... Out Of Stock
An incredibly fresh selection of funky 45s – and one that features a wealth of material we've never heard before! Despite the fancy cover, and despite the fact that the album's out on the boutique-electro label Lo Recordings – it's a mother f-ing great batch of dirty little singles, filled with raw instrumental grooves and plenty of deep funk moments! The set's compiled by The Rustler, with strong approval from Bones at Big Daddy – and the high quality of the tunes makes the set as important as some of the first few Keb Darge Deep Funk sets, especially if you're looking to broaden your funky horizons! Titles include "The Drop (part 2)" by US Warren, "Wahoo" by Les Cooper & The Soul Rockers, "Soulin" by Sir Stan & The Counts, "Broadway Exit" by The Martells, "The Medicine Man (part 2)" by Jerry & The Medicine Men, "Night Creeper" by Big Man & The Night People, "Shang Foo (part 1)" by Danny Freeman & The Soul Superiors, "Melting Study (part 2)" by The Incomparable 7, "The Fly" by The Kinfolks, "Trip Horns" by Burning Star, "A Bunch Of Changes" by The Black On White Affair, "You Got It" by The Dynasonics, and "Strawberry Snocone (part 1)" by Seven From Eleven. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a slight bump in one corner, but is great overall.)

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✨✧ Abdullah/Brown/Bang/Sirone/Hopkins/CyrilleGroup – Live ... CD
No Business (Lithuania), 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
Vintage work from this overlooked group from the New York scene of the 80s – an all-star lineup that features Ahmed Abdullah on trumpet, Marion Brown on alto sax, Billy Bang on violin, Sirone and Fred Hopkins on bass, and Andrew Cyrille on drums! The tracks are long, and there's a loose, open feel that recalls the loft jazz generation – but an overall sound that shows the new strength and focus that some of these players were really hitting at the time – that sharper vision that you'd get during the early years of Black Saint/Soul Note – yet presented here in a style that's much more spontaneous overall! Brown and Bang are especially nice – some of the sharpest corners of this sextet – and titles include a great reading of "Goodbye Porkpie Hate", plus "La Placita", "Shift Below", "Joann's Green Satin Dress", and "Amanpondo". Great booklet too – with loads of notes and historical information! CD

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✨✧ Neil Ardley, Norma Winstone, Ian Carr, & OthersMike Taylor Remembered ... CD
Dusk Fire (UK), 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful tribute to the legendary British pianist Mike Taylor – recorded at the equally legendary Landsdowne studios in the early 70s, with contributions from some of Taylor's key contemporaries – and released here for the first time ever! Taylor was a rising star in the London scene of the 60s, but sadly passed away right at the end of the decade – leaving a great sense of loss and unfulfilled promise – part of which is addressed by the work on the set. All tracks are original compositions by Taylor – music penned back in the 60s, and given a more ambitious performance here by a large ensemble directed by Neil Ardley – and featuring Henry Lowther and Ian Carr on trumpets, Barbara Thompson and Ray Warleigh on reeds, Peter Lemer on piano and electric piano, Alan Branscombe on vibes, and Norma Winstone on vocals. There's strands here of some of the other high-concept large ensemble work from the UK in the same generation – echoes of Mike Westbrook or Mike Gibbs – but the style's also more personal too, with more of the spirit of some of Taylor's own small group recordings from his all-too-short career. Titles include "Summer Sounds Summer Sights", "Half Blue/Pendulum", "I See You", "Song Of Love", "Folk Dance No 2", "Jumping Off The Sun", "Black & White Raga", and "Timewind". CD

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✨✧ Wild Bill Davison, Herb Hall, Benny Morton, etcJazz Giants ... LP
Sackville, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A key early album on the Sackville label – and a hell of a late-life session from the great Wild Bill Davison – blowing cornet here in an open-ended setting that makes the record one of his best from the later days – and maybe one of his best overall! The group's definitely an all-star one – Herb Hall on clarinet, Benny Morton on trombone, Claude Hopkins on piano, Arvell Shaw on bass, and Buzzy Drootin on drums – the last two of whom kick in some occasional modern rhythms that really keep things moving! Titles include "Struttin With Some Barbecue", "Dardanella", "Black & Blue", "Blue Again", and "Yesterdays". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Duke EllingtonBest Of Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra ... LP
Capitol, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Includes "Warm Valley", "Prelude To A Kiss", "Satin Doll", "Caravan", "In A Sentimental Mood", "Black And Tan Fantasy", "Passion Flower", and more. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Art FarmerAztec Suite (first cover) ... LP
United Artists, 1959. Good ... Out Of Stock
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, and played by an all-star array of players conducted by Al Cohn! Side one of the record features the extended "Aztec Suite" – an ambitious number that begins with modern moments that are somewhere in a space between Stan Kenton and Ralph Burns' experiments of this nature, but which always has Farmer's trumpet as the center focus. Side two features tracks that are a bit more conventional Latin jazz – still played by the bigger group, but with an even stronger sense of swing! Titles include "Aztec Suite", "Heat Wave", "Drume Negrita", "Alone Together", "Woody N You", and "Delirio". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Frankie Goes To HollywoodWelcome To the Pleasuredome ... CD
ZTT/Island, 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arguably one of the greatest concept albums of the 80s – and the only really strong full length album cut by Frankie Goes To Hollywood! At the time of the set, the group was riding high on the success and controversy of their singles "Relax" and "Two Tribes" – but in the ambitious ZTT mode, sought to expand their sound way past familiar hits, and into a realm of sonic exploration that rivaled that of labelmates Art Of Noise. Don't get us wrong, because the Frankie of this album is still very much in groove-oriented territory – but they also let Horn take over with some more striking tunes that are both longer and shorter than the usual pop track – offsetting the vocal numbers on the record with a rich tapestry of musical backdrops that also more firmly forward the group's social and sexual leanings. The album features surprising covers of "War", "Do You Know The Way To San Jose", and "Born To Run" – plus the hits "Relax" and "Two Tribes", and the original numbers "Welcome To the Pleasure Dome", "Krisco Kisses", "The Ballad Of 32", "Wish The Lads Were Here", "Black Night White Light", "The Only Star In Heaven", "The Power Of Love", and "Bang". CD

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✨✧ Bennie GreenSoul Stirrin' ... CD
Blue Note, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever recorded by hardbop trombone legend Bennie Green – an all-star sextet session that cooks like a mofo! The group features the twin tenors of Billy Root and Gene Ammons (billed just as "Jug" on the session, because of contractual reasons) – and it crackles with electricity from a rhythm section that features Ike Isaacs on bass, Sonny Clark on piano, and Elvin Jones on drums. There's some fantastic tracks on here, including Babs Gonzales' "Lullaby of the Doomed", and a monster jam called "We Wanna Cook", which was once described to us as "all you ever need to have a house party" – to which we wholeheartedly agree! Other tracks include "Black Pearl", "BG Mambo", and "Soul Stirrin" – and the album's one of the heaviest duty Blue Notes from the time! Features a bonus mono take of "Soul Stirrin". CD

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✨✧ Thelma HoustonThelma Houston (MoWest) ... LP
MoWest, 1972. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Thelma Houston's first album for Motown – and the start of a tremendous run of music in the 70s! The set's a great mix of modes – with vocals from Thelma that definitely show her roots in gospel – and rich, mature backings that give Houston the same sort of star treatment that Diana Ross would get during her early solo years – or which Dionne Warwick was getting over at Warner! Like the latter, Thelma's got a great way of being smooth, yet still keeping it real – and the set sparkles with warm soulful backings by Artie Butler, Gene Page, and Michael O'Martian. Tracks include "What If", "Black California", "Blackberries", "And I Never Did", "And I Thought You Loved Me", "There Is A God", and "I'm Letting Go". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Luther JohnsonLuther Blues (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Luther Johnson may be the star of the show, but he opens the door here for plenty of work from some key members of his group – the legendary Pinetop Perkins on piano, and the funky Jerry Portnoy on harmonica! When those musicians aren't taking the lead, Luther steps right up with soul-drenched vocals that really give things plenty of focus – and follows up with guitar work that almost seems effortless, in the best modes of his Chicago contemporaries – and titles include "Chicken Shack", "Come Baby", "Too Many Drivers", "Luther's Blues", "Mother In Law", and "Nobody Wants To Lose". CD also features 5 more bonus tracks from the original sessions! CD

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✨✧ Sam JonesChant ... LP
Riverside, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Early genius from Sam Jones – the kind of record that showed the world that he was way more than just a bass player – even though he was pretty darn great at that! At the time of the set, Sam was already raising plenty of ears with his work in the Cannonball Adderley group, an outfit that helped Jones find a whole new role for the bass in jazz. But here, he's working with a much larger group – a tentet that's filled with all star players that include Melba Liston, Cannonball Adderley, Blue Mitchell, Jimmy Heath, Victor Feldman, Tate Houston, and Les Spann – soaring through lively arrangements by Heath and Feldman that sit in a space between small combo soul jazz and larger group swing – a bit in the mode of some of Quincy Jones' best early 60s work on Mercury! Despite the large group, Sam's bass gets plenty of room to roam in the album – and titles include "The Chant", "Blues On Down", "In Walked Ray", "Blue Bird", "Four", and "Off Color". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ KinksCelluloid Heroes ... LP
RCA, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The best of the early RCA years – with "Everybody's A Star", "20th Century Man", "Alcohol", "Skin & Bone", "Face In The Crowd", "Muswell Hillbilly", "Celluloid Heroes", and "Sitting In My Hotel". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Mos DefWe Are Hip Hop . . . ... CD
Sattan Music, Late 90s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A huge set of tracks from one of the most gifted MCs on 4 CDs! It collects 60 digitally mastered rarities, remixes, b-sides & freestyles – tons and tons of tracks, most of which have only ever appeared on 12-inch singles! Before you scoff at the price, think about how much you'd have spent on each and every 12-inch – a worthwhile effort to be sure, as there's not a stinker in the bunch. "Another World" (Black Star), "My Kung Fu", "Most Def", "Tinseltown" (Beatnuts remix), "Travelin' Man" (DJ Honda mix), "S.O.S." (with Bush Babies), "Brighter Day" (with Ronnie Jordan)", "Body Rock" (with Q-Tip), "Questions" (with Common), "B-Boy Document", (with High & Mighty), "Make it All Better" (with Weldon Irvine), and tons more. Highly recommended – you need this! CD

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✨✧ Pete RockSoul Survivor ... CD
Loud, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
A milestone for Pete Rock – stepping out on his own after the split of his legendary duo with CL Smooth for one of the finest producer headlined hip hop records of the late 90s! An all star lineup is on the mic – including Inspectah Deck, Kurupt, Method Man, OC, Raekwon, Ghostface, Prodigy, Large Professor, Kool G Rap, Black Thought, CL Smooth, Common, Big Pun – all clearly invigorated by the opportunity to bring their A-games to late peak era Pete Rock timeless soul beats. A masterclass in classic hip hop craft. "Tru Master", "Half Man Half Amazin", "Truly Yours 98", "Take Your Time", Respect Mine", "Mind Blowin'", "Strange Fruit", "Massive" and more. 17 tracks in all. CD

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✨✧ RadioheadBends ... CD
Capitol, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Just", "Nice Dream", "Bones", "Fake Plastic Trees", "Planet Telex", "The Bends", "High & Dry", and "Black Star". CD

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✨✧ RadioheadBends ... LP
Capitol, 1995. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Just", "Nice Dream", "Bones", "Fake Plastic Trees", "Planet Telex", "The Bends", "High & Dry", and "Black Star". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Buddy RichRich In London – Live At Ronnie Scott's ... LP
RCA, 1971. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Crackling live energy from Buddy Rich – recorded at Ronnie Scott's nightclub in London, and with a sound that recalls some of Buddy's best from the 60s! The group is plenty great – and the attraction here goes way beyond just Buddy's famous work as a leader. As with other Rich albums from the time, the album features some really searing solo work from Pat LaBarbera – clearly the second star of the set, and really bringing a lot to the session on tenor, flute, and soprano sax! Arrangements are by John LaBarbera, Mike Gibbs, and others – all very hip talents who keep things compelling throughout – and titles include "The Word", "Dancing Men", "St Mark's Square", "That's Enough", "Little Train", and "Tim Being". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ RootsHome Grown! – The Beginner's Guide To Understanding The Roots Vol 1 ... CD
Geffen, 1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful snapshot of work by the mighty Roots crew – featuring rare remixes, alternate versions, never released tracks and more – handpicked by ?uestlove! Rather than going the traditional "best of" route, the Roots have assembled a collection that is more of a companion piece and refresher course than a beginners guide. They haven't made it easy for the mainstream to catch up with their evolving greatness so far, and they don't start with this set – despite the title! A wonderful snapshot of the earlier genius of the Roots! Tracks include "No Hometro/Proceed 2" feat Roy Ayers, "Distortion To Static (Black Thought mix)", "What They Do", "The Next Movement", "Star", "You Got Me" feat Jill Scott & Eve, "Act Too (Love Of My Life)" feat Common, "Do You Want More?!!!??!", "It's Comin'" (Live at the Trocodero, Illadelph December 1994)", "Double Trouble" feat Mos Def and more! CD

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✨✧ Sly & RobbieLanguage Barrier (longbox edition) ... CD
Island, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nice 80s digital dub era grooves from Sly & Robbie! For years, We'd back and forth on how we feel about Bill Laswell's slick modern production – but we've really come around on it more recent years, especially considering how influential the 80s style turned out to be in post-millennium music, be reggae or just about any other popular genre. That said, we've never doubt Sly & Robbie, so in the grand scheme of things, this album always boiled down to a winner. Like a lot of mid 80s Material productions, this one pulls in an all star cast to lend a hand to the Rhythm Twins, including Bernie Worrell, Herbie Hancock, Wally Badaru, Manu Dibango, Afrika Bambaata, Bernard Fowler, Mike Hampton, Doug E Fresh and even Bob Dylan. The overall groove is very electro, with 6 long-ish numbers: "Make 'Em Move", "No Name On The Bullet", "Mile (Black Satin)", "Bass & Trouble", "Language Barrier" and "Get To This, Get To That". CD

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✨✧ Michael WhiteSpirit Dance/Pneuma ... CD
Impulse, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing two-fer – filled with rare spiritual sounds from Michael White! Spirit Dance is one of the killer albums that White cut for Impulse Records in the early 70 – a sweet set of spiritual jazz that took his instrument to a whole new level! Normally, the violin isn't an instrument we love in jazz, but White really transforms it here – playing it with a stretched-out, spiritual sound that's almost like a saxophone – really hitting a fresh sound that's mighty nice. Other instrumentation includes a nicely organic blend of piano from Ed Kelly, bass from Ray Drummond, and percussion and flutes from Baba Omson – often building in the way you'd get with a Pharoah Sanders album, but with a gentler, more personal sound. There's a bit of vocals at points from Makeda & Wanika King – and tracks include "The Tenth Pyramid", "Spirit Dance", "John Coltrane Was Here", and "Unlocking The Twelfth House". Pneuma is amazing work from violinist Michael White – one of a few that he cut for the Impulse label in the early 70s, all of which helped to completely redefine the use of his instrument in jazz! Throw away any sleepy connotations you may have about the violin, because in White's hands it's an instrument of soul and spirit – one used to unlock cosmic tones that glide effortlessly next to the session's earthy blend of piano, bass, and percussion! White shapes his sounds beautifully for the session – breaking the violin free of any staid European-bound traditions – and using the instrument as a key part of the new tradition of African American expression explored by Leroy Jenkins, Billy Bang, and others. Side one features the extended "Pneuma" suite – a long, exploratory track that sounds a bit like some of Leroy Jenkins work at the time – and side two tightens things up with some shorter, groovier numbers that often also feature vocals! Our favorite is the anthemic vocal number "Journey Of The Black Star" – a skipping, joyful ode that's really great – and other tunes include soulful tracks "The Blessing Song" and "Ebony Plaza", both of which have that warm post-Shepp Impulse glow to them! CD

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✨✧ White StripesElephant ... LP
V2/Third Man, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the best by The White Stripes – delivering on the rambunctiousness of their blues punk roots while making their greatest creative strides yet! There's a few more tracks with acoustic guitar and keyboards here, and some songs that honestly feels a bit like Led Zeppelin with the indulgent rock star bombast trimmed away. It's a more ambitious set from Jack and Meg than we expected to come after their more primal early recordings – and that's a good thing! Includes the hits "Seven Nation Army" and "The Hardest Button To Button" – plus "Black Math", "In The Cold, Cold, Night", "Ball And Biscuit", "Little Acorns", "Hypnotize", "Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine", "It's True That We Love One Another" and more. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Stevie WonderJourney Through The Secret Life Of Plants ... LP
Tamla, 1979. Very Good+ 2LP Trifold ... Out Of Stock
Very high concept work from Stevie Wonder! The record is, in fact, about the "secret life of plants" – partially used as a soundtrack for a film of the same name, but also acting as kind of a storybook in itself! Stevie's exploring a wide range of plant life and plant themes on the set – often in a way that has his keyboards taking center stage in little symphonies of soul that unfold like the petals of a flower in the morning sun – and which stand out as quite different from some of his vocal work, marking him as a talented electronic musician in his own right. Many tracks do have lyrics, too – often with themes of growing, seeding, and other garden metaphors that are easily translated to the human experience. Titles include "Secret Life Of Plants", "Outside My Window", "A Seed's A Star", "Race Babbling", "Black Orchid", "Send One Your Love", "Tree", "Come Back As A Flower", and "Ai No Sono". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ VariousBrown Sugar – Original Soundtrack ... CD
MCA/UMG Soundtracks, 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
An assortment of work by some of the better hip hop and R&B artists on Universal – all designed to accompany the film Brown Sugar! One of the story's themes is a love of hip hop that lasts for decades, and the quality of the music here is better than most pop hip hop soundtracks – with work by The Roots, Mos Def, Hi Tek, Black Star, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and others. Titles include "Brown Sugar" by Mos Def with Faith Evans, "Bring Your Heart" by Angie Stone, "Love Of My Life" by Erykah Badu with Common, "Brown Sugar (raw)" by Black Star, "Easy Conversation" by Jill Scott, "Paid In Full (7 minutes of madness Coldcut rmx)" by Eric B & Rakim, "You Make Life So Good" by Rahsaan Patterson, "No One Knows Her Name" by Hi Tek, "Act Too (rmx)" by The Roots, "Never Been" by Mary J Blige, and "Brown Sugar (fine)" by Mos Def. CD

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✨✧ VariousSoutheast Of Saturn Vol 2 – Midwest Shoegaze/Dream Pop/Space Rock ... LP
Third Man, 1990s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
With tracks by Colfax Abbey, Star Phase 23, Monaural, Grimble Grumble, Sidereal, Fauna, Shapeshifter, Sunflower Conspiracy, Catherine, 27 Various, Kiln, Veronica Lake, Shallow, Ousia, Au Revoir Borealis, Novasonic Dream Hyperspace, Xebec, and Sabine. LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ VariousTwistable, Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute To Shel Silverstein ... CD
Sugar Hill, Early 2010s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great all star tribute to poet and songwriter Shel Silverstein – featuring My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, Dr. Dog, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Ray Price, Bobby Bare, Bobby Bare Jr, Black Francis & Joey Santiago, Lucinda Williams and more! CD

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✨✧ Laurindo AlmeidaConcierto De Aranjuez ... LP
Inner City, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Guitarist Laurindo Almeida returns to a bit of his roots here – but he also shows off a lot of the jazz experience he's picked up along the way! The album features Almeida working solo on acoustic guitar – although possibly overdubbed alongside himself at times – and while the set begins with the serious title composition, things never get too much in the realm of classical guitar – and instead have Almeida skirting many different styles, including a bit of bossa guitar – and working with this uniquely echoey recording style that makes each note resonate with a richly expressive sound! Titles include "Cool Cat Keeps Coat On", "Holiday For Strings", "Songs From Black Orpheus", "The Summer Knows", and "Star Dust". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Rachel BartonStringendo – Storming The Citadel ... CD
Cacophony, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nifty classical rock album includes the songs "The Star Spangled Banner", "Thunderstruck / Back In Black", "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "Cowboys From Hell", "Blow Up The Outside World", "Paranoid", "Fade To Black", "Caprice No. 24 In A Minor", "Heartbreaker / Black Dog / Stairway To Heaven", "Symphony Of Destruction", "All Apologies/Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Passacaglia For Violin And Cello", "The Spirit Of The Radio", and "One". CD
 
 
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