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Philip Glass —
Complete Sony Recordings (24CD set) ... CD 
Sony, Late 70s/
A stunning collection of sounds from the legendary Philip Glass – a complete set of every single one of his recordings for Columbia Records – which is the label at which he did most of his important music! The set's a treasure trove of modernist musical moments – not just a blueprint for minimalist composition near the end of the 20th century, but also a showcase for the many different paths that mode followed over the years – from vocal performances, through solo moments, ensemble explorations, soundtracks, and more. The box features 24 CDs in all, each with mini LP-styled covers, plus all the original liner notes, more discographical notes, and even librettos for all of the operas. In addition to the three important operas – Einstein On The Beach, Satygraha, and Akhnaten – plus early albums like Glassworks, Dance Pieces, and The Photographer – and the soundtrack to Naqoyqatsi, Solo Piano, Dance Nos 1 to 5, Itaipu, Passages, Organ Works, and more – as well as a bonus CD of recent recordings. A beautiful package – and the only time these works have been presented completely together. CD
Close matches: 188
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Mike Shinoda & Joseph Trapanese —
Raid Redemption – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... CD Sony, 2012. Used ... $4.99
... CD
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Savoy/
One of Cannonball Adderley's first albums – recorded for Savoy way back in 1955, and done with a free and open style that's a nice contrast to his tighter sides for Mercury! The album's very relaxed – that hardbop blowing session mode that Savoy virtually pioneered – letting the players open up in comfortable studio space, working together almost as they would on a hip live date. Cannon's in the lead on alto, and the group also features Nat Adderley on cornet, Hank Jones on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums – a classic Savoy rhythm section for the two horn players. Tracks are long, and titles include "Spontaneous Combustion", "Still Talkin To Ya", "Caribbean Cutie", and "A Little Taste". CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
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Korta/
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork.)
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Sony, 1990s. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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Sony, 2006. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Immediate/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1977/
In case you don't get the joke, the title's a play on the fact that Atlantic Records had just been acquired by Warner Communications – now fully a major label at the end of the 70s! That fact doesn't stop the album from being a good one, though – and AWB work here with Arif Mardin on a set of tunes that still have a fair bit of the funky touches of earlier records, but which also go for a few mellower tunes too – of the sort that were becoming the group's strongest suit at the time. "She's A Dream" is a great example of this style – a nicely gliding number that still has a nice groove at the bottom – and while the set doesn't include any standout hits, it's still a great example of why AWB could pull off this sort of record a lot better than most of their contemporaries! Titles include "She's A Dream", "Warmer Communications", "Price Of The Dream", "Sweet & Sour", "One Look Over My Shoulder", "Your Love Is A Miracle", and "Same Feeling Different Song". On Benny & Us, Ben E King joins the Average White Band for this sweet 70s set – a killer record that not only stands as one of King's best efforts of the decade, but one that also gives the group a great new frontman! Ben's not the only singer on the record, but his presence here can definitely be felt – deepening up the grooves nicely, and giving the already-great AWB sound an even more badass feel! Titles include the classic "Star In The Ghetto", a funky remake of "What Is Soul", an earlier hit for King – plus "Keepin It To Myself", "Imagine", "Someday We'll All Be Free", "Get It Up For Love", and "The Message". CD
(Out of print.)
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Babasonicos —
Impuesto De Fe ... LP 
Sony (Mexico), 2016. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $34.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still in shrink, including the printed inner sleeves and bonus DVD.)
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Sony, 1997. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1962/
... CD
(Out fo print.)
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Sony (Hong Kong), 1989. Used ... $24.99
Nice soundtrack to the now-legendary film by Bruce Weber that tracked Chet Baker during some of the last days of his life. The set's got a nice mix of vocal and instrumental tracks, with Chet in fine enough form at the time of the recording. Titles include "You're My Thrill", "Moon & Sand", "Zingaro", "My One & Only Love", and "Almost Blue". CD
(K2HD mastering.)
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Sony, 1964/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1980. Used 2CD ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1958/
... CD
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Sony, 2004. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo sticker.)
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Sony (Italy), 2018. New Copy ... $14.99
A fantastic new setting for the magnificent voice of Mario Biondi – a set that has the Italian crooner working alongside co-producer Kassin – who helps give Mario this very groovy take on Brazilian music! The style is mostly upbeat and soulful – a bit like the grooves on early albums by Ed Motta – but there's also plenty of the inventive touches we love in the music of Kassin – a great balance that keeps things from ever sounding too commercial, even though the songs are all pretty darn catchy! Biondi sings in both English and Portuguese – and although the whole album is a real change from his jazz-based work, it's completely delightful – and we hope the start of more music like this! Titles include "Take Me To The Stars", "Devotion", "Upside Down", "Sophia", "It's You I'll Always Love", "Luiza", "Mundo Coloridao", and a version of "Smooth Operator" with guest work by Till Bronner! CD features the bonus track "Rivederti". CD
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Sony, 1961/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1960s. Used 3CD ... $14.99
... CD
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CBS/
Features very early work with Chris Powell & His Blue Flames – on "Ida Red" and "I Come From Jamaica" – plus 3 longer Philly sides from 1956, with Billy Root on tenor and Sam Dockery on piano – on titles that include "Walkin", "Donna Lee", and "Night In Tunisia". CD
(Blu Spec CD, includes obi.)
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Sony, 1994. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1998. Very Good+ 2LP ... $24.99
It took far too long for Cappadonna's Pillage LP to drop – finally hitting the streets in the late 90s – and serving as one of the best Wu related efforts of the last couple years of the decade! The hazy, ominous and pulp cinema Wu sound is trotted out with continued relevance and strong rhymes from Cappa – with the title track, "Slang Editorial", "Run", "Blood On Blood War", "Supa Ninjaz", "Dart Throwing", "Young Hearts", MCF, "South Of The Border", "Everything Is Everything", "Black Boy" and more. 16 tracks in all, with a majority of the production handled by RZA with his Wu Elements. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
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Sony, Late 40s/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1950s/
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
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Sony, 2000. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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Sony/
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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Sony (Japan), 1964. Used ... $9.99
One of those key cases where Miles Davis took a familiar song and made it his own! The set's a live one, and features a famous 15 minute version of "My Funny Valentine" – played by Davis in a spacious, open sort of way – and one that has key hints of the modernism to come in his music, yet still rings out with some of his more easygoing late 50s appeal. The group here features George Coleman on tenor alongside the rhythm section of Herbie Hancock piano, Ron Carter bass, and Tony Williams on drums – all three of whom help Davis edge into darker territory, even when things are ostensibly sweet! Apart from the version of "My Funny Valentine", other titles include "All Blues", "All Of You", "I Thought About You", and "Stella By Starlight" CD
Also available My Funny Valentine (180 gram pressing) ... LP 18.99(Out of print – includes obi!)
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Sony (Japan), 1963. Used ... $6.99
A key point in the development of the Miles Davis sound of the 60s – his first album to feature work from Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams – augmented by some equally nice work on other tracks from Victor Feldman and Frank Butler! The sound here is beautifully spare – a wonderful exploration of ideas that Miles had been putting forth on some other albums for Columbia, but crafted here with a vision that's apparent in the very first note – and which transforms both the tunes and the work of the players into a focused, near-perfect sound all the way through. Titles include "So Near So Far", "Seven Steps To Heaven", "I Fall In Love Too Easily", "Joshua", and "Basin Street Blues" – which even sounds great in this setting! CD
Also available Seven Steps To Heaven ... LP 19.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
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Sony (Japan), 1961. Used ... $4.99
The tenor sax here makes the album a standout – as John Coltrane still works with Miles Davis on 2 tracks for the record, but Blue Note stalwart Hank Mobley joins in on the rest! The approach is similar to that of the classic Coltrane/
(Out of print, includes obi.)
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Miles Davis —
Someday My Prince Will Come (with bonus tracks) ... CD Sony, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The tenor sax here makes the album a standout – as John Coltrane still works with Miles Davis on 2 tracks for the record, but Blue Note stalwart Hank Mobley joins in on the rest! The approach is similar to that of the classic Coltrane/
Also available Someday My Prince Will Come (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 4.9936
Sony (France), Late 70s/
An excellent set that pulls together some of the rare recordings that Blossom cut for the tiny Daffodil Records label! The sides are some of Blossom's last great jazz recordings – and the set digs through the recordings to sift past some of the more cocktail-oriented material in the Daffodil years. Much of this stuff features Blossom alone, accompanying her sweet vocals on acoustic or electric piano – but a few other cuts feature some extra playing, like "Yardbird Suite", which includes tenor by Phil Woods, or "Baby, It's Cold Outside", done as a vocal duet with Bob Dorough! Other titles include "I'm Hip", "Inside A Silent Tear", "In Your Eyes", "You Fascinate Me", "Round About", and "I'm Shadowing You". 15 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print.)
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Red Ink/
Tracks include "Jingle Jangle (Mental Mix)" by Legion, "No Competition" by DJ Cam, "Coffee Talk" by Jazzanova, "Wild Drums" by DJ Fashion, and "Beataholic Reformatory" featuring Beat Knuckles! 19 tracks total! CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 2006. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
An excellent collection of classics and retooled wonders from DJ Krush – a 2CD set that separates his work with MCs and his instrumental canon – and includes 5 brand new tracks! The Lyricism CD features appearances by Company Flow, Black Thought & Malik B of the Roots, Mos Def, Aesop Rock, Zap Mama and others. The set finds Krush in his most hip hop reverent game, naturally – but he runs the gamut of possibilities within the genre! Tracks include "Only The Strong Survive (Bon mix)" feat CL Smooth, "Vision Of Art (Broken mix)" feat Company Flow, "Zen Approach (Cradle mix)" feat Black Thought, "Kill Switch (Beep mix)" feat Aesop Rock, "Song For John Walker (Sticky mix)" feat Anticon, "Danger Of Love (Gray-Sky mix)" feat Zap Mama, "Shinjiro (Harsh mix)" feat Mos Def and more. The instrumental part of the package – appropriately subtitled Soundscapes – featuring Krush remixes of his own earlier tunes – along with guest producers. This gives Krush ample opportunity to demonstrate his skills as one the most renowned turnablists ever – with tracks that range from insistently thumping, to ambient and trippy! Titles include "Stormy Cloud (Raindrop mix)" feat Ken Shima, "Trihedron (Stray mix)" feat OPUS, "Endless Railway" feat ?uestlove, "Duality (2006K mix)" feat DJ Shadow, "Kemuri (Untouchable mix)", "Drum", "Bypath-Would You Take It (Static mix)" and more! CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 2006. Sealed 2LP ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has marker through the barcode.)
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Columbia/
... CD
(Out of print. Digipack has some very light wear.)
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Sony (Japan), 1975. Used ... $16.99
Great stuff! Although a live album, Gratitude is one of Earth Wind & Fire's greatest from the mid 70s – a very tight batch of grooves that proves that Maurice White & Co. could play just as well on stage as they could in the studio – and the noise of the crowd going wild is enough to confirm that! And although a live set, the record's actually a bit half and half – with a few added studio tunes to keep the hits coming. Includes their classic version of Skip Scarborough's "Can't Hide Love", plus the mellow jams "Yearnin' Learnin'" and "Reasons", the funky "Shining Star", and a great cover of "Sun Goddess", which was also done by Ramsey Lewis with the group. Features a bonus live medley too – not on the original album! CD
Also available Gratitude ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
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Sony, 2006. Used ... $4.99
... CD
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Stan Getz/Sony, 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A real standout in the Stan Getz catalog of the 70s – a session of mostly spare duets with pianist Jimmy Rowles, done in a way that really breaks from the format of Stan's other work of the time! Rowles here has a raspy warmth that brings out new voicings in Getz's tenor – an earthiness that comes through especially well on the half of the album that features only Stan and Jimmy playing together alone, but which still shines on the few other tracks that feature the bass of Buster Williams and drums of Elvin Jones expanding the group. 2 short tracks feature only solo piano, and Rowles also sings on a number of the album's tracks, in that breathy mode of his that rarely got captured this well on record – and one other track features Jon Hendricks leading a vocal quartet through a rendition of "The Chess Players". Other titles include "It'll Never Be The Same", "Body & Soul", "What Am I Here For", "The Hour Of Parting", "The Peacocks", "Rose Marie", and "Serenade To Sweden". CD
(Out of print 1994 Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing. Punch through barcode.)
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Sony, 1996. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print. Includes original book and slipcase!)
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Sony, 2000. Used ... $4.99
... CD
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Sony (Japan), 1993. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
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Dreamworks/
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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Sony (Mexico), 1997. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
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Sony, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Features Terence Blanchard, John Patitucci, Harvey Mason and Diana Krall. CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
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Sony (Colombia), 2013. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony/
... CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
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Herbie Hancock —
Flood (2018 Black Friday Release) ... LP Sony/
A fantastic double-length set from Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters – easily one of Herbie's greatest records ever, but originally only issued in Japan! Hancock is in tremendous form here – almost as if he's merging the grooves of the Headhunters album with the wilder electric modes of Sextant – stretched out in a live setting with Herbie on Arp, clavinet, and Fender Rhodes – in a very hip group with Bennie Maupin on reeds, Blackbird McNight on guitar, Paul Jackson on bass, Mike Clark on drums, and Bill Summers on percussion. Tracks are long, and move nicely between funky passages and soulful elements – at a level that's quite different from the double-live Japanese albums that Miles Davis recorded for Columbia at the same time. Titles include "Actual Proof", "Spank A Lee", "Hang Up Your Hang Ups" – and great remakes of "Chameleon" and "Watermelon Man". LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
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RCA/
A wonderful late album from Coleman Hawkins – recorded in 1956 with the orchestra of Billy Byers, including soloists Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, and Hank Jones. Coleman's the main blower, though – and the arrangements have a solid base that lets him open up in that exploratory tone he was crafting during the time. And although tracks are short, there's a heck of a lot of soul packed into them – recorded with impeccable quality, much more so than earlier sides. Titles include "I Never Knew", "Bean Stalks Again", "The Essence of You", "Have You Met Miss Jones", "Dinner For One Please, James", and "I'm Shooting High". CD
(Out of print.)
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Ashley Henry —
Beautiful Vinyl Hunter ... CD Sony (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99
Tremendous work from pianist Ashley Henry – a British pianist who seems to be soaring out of the underground to become one of the leading figures in overseas jazz – a role that he definitely fills with this fantastic major label debut! The set's every bit as great as Henry's previous material, but also expands the palette too – showcasing a bold musical vision that's equally great on vocal and instrumental fronts, as Henry welcomes in a lineup of guests who include Makaya McCraven on drums, Theo Croker and Keyon Harrold on trumpets, Judi Jackson and Milton Suggs on vocals, and the team of saxophonist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd. Yet the work is clearly Henry's own – great tunes that have a soaring, spiritual current – maybe rooted in a tradition that runs from Woody Shaw through Robert Glasper, then finds its flowering in the really rich soil of the contemporary London scene. Titles include "Realisations", "Star Child", "I Still Believe", "Sunrise", "Battle", "Dark Honey", "Ahmed", "Introspection", "I Still Believe", "Colors", and "Between The Lines". CD
Also available Beautiful Vinyl Hunter ... LP 32.9957
Ashley Henry —
Beautiful Vinyl Hunter ... LP Sony (UK), 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $32.99
Tremendous work from pianist Ashley Henry – a British pianist who seems to be soaring out of the underground to become one of the leading figures in overseas jazz – a role that he definitely fills with this fantastic major label debut! The set's every bit as great as Henry's previous material, but also expands the palette too – showcasing a bold musical vision that's equally great on vocal and instrumental fronts, as Henry welcomes in a lineup of guests who include Makaya McCraven on drums, Theo Croker and Keyon Harrold on trumpets, Judi Jackson and Milton Suggs on vocals, and the team of saxophonist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd. Yet the work is clearly Henry's own – great tunes that have a soaring, spiritual current – maybe rooted in a tradition that runs from Woody Shaw through Robert Glasper, then finds its flowering in the really rich soil of the contemporary London scene. Titles include "Realisations", "Star Child", "I Still Believe", "Sunrise", "Battle", "Dark Honey", "Ahmed", "Introspection", "I Still Believe", "Colors", and "Between The Lines". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Beautiful Vinyl Hunter ... CD 18.99
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Sony, 2012. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1999. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1998. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Akira Ishikawa —
Back To Rhythm ... CD Sony/
Heavy funk from a hip Japanese combo – one that features lots of drums and percussion from leader Akira Ishikawa, plus plenty of guitar, keyboards, and hard-riffing horns! Akira's taking most of his cues here from American funk of the early 70s – work by Incredible Bongo Band, BT Express, and others – but he often serves up the music with a fair bit of conga work at the front of the arrangements, in a way that takes familiar tunes and gives them a much rootsier, earthier kind of groove! The approach is unique, but totally great – and the album's a funk album unlike anything else we can think of – quite unusual even for the experimental Japanese scene of the time. Titles include "Bongo Rock", "Pick Up The Pieces", "Do It Til You're Satisfied", "I've Got To Use My Imagination", "Let's Start", "Love Is The Answer", and "Boogie On Reggae Woman". CD
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Sony, 1988. Used ... $2.99
Sweet vocals in a spare setting – sung in English by Japanese vocalist Kimiko Itoh, and recorded in New York with arrangements by Richard Tee and Steve Gadd! Given their presence, there's a distinctly 70s feel to the album, despite the date of the session – and most numbers move gently along with Fender Rhodes from Tee, drums from Gadd, bass from Eddie Gomez, and some occasional strings to sweeten things up. The Rhodes behind Itoh's vocals really sounds great – and titles include "Intimate Strangers", "So Foolish Is Love", "He's Gone", "If I Loved You", "Second Chance", "Meet Me On The Moon", and "Follow Me". CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1958/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, Late 60s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Jamiroquai —
Emergency On Planet Earth (180 gram pressing) ... LP Sony (UK), 1993. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $24.99 37.99
The group's first full length album – and a classic batch of soulful funky tunes, handled with the charm and care that would make Jamiroquai one of the best new soul acts to come out of the UK during the 90s. Think Brand New Heavies meets Stevie Wonder meets Steely Dan, and you'll get only part of the picture – as Jay and crew work things together perfectly, blending a wide range of influences into a globally conscious cosmic groove that's a perfect soul platform for the 21st century! 10 tracks: "Didgin' Out", "When You Gonna Learn (JK mix)", "Too Young To Die", "Music Of The Mind", "Hooked Up", "If I Like It I Do It", "Whatever It Is I Just Can't Stop", "Blow Your Mind", "Revolution 1993", and "Emergency On Planet Earth". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
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Jamiroquai —
Return Of The Space Cowboy (180 gram pressing) ... LP Sony (UK), 1994. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $24.99 37.99
A killer of an album from Jamiroquai – the first time we really sat up and took notice, and said "hey, these guys are onto something good!" The record's pretty darn great all the way through – a warm batch of tunes that starts with a classic 70s mode that's part Stevie Wonder, part Steely Dan – and which runs through some of the more modern London percussion/
(Includes download!)
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Jamiroquai —
Travelling Without Moving (180 gram pressing) ... LP Work/
A mindblower from Jamiroquai – the album that really broke them out of the box, thanks to an increasingly complicated sense of rhythm! For the set, Jay and the group pulled up some of the more dynamic sounds from the London underground, and wove them together with their increasingly great songwriting – coming up with tunes that played beautifully on the dancefloor, yet also offered deeper listening than on previous Jamiroquai efforts! There's still some great 70s elements here, but there's also a more cosmic, righteous vibe too – a hint at spacey London to come, but sent home with a bit more polish here. Titles include "Virtual Insanity", "Cosmic Girl", "Everyday", "Alright", "High Times", "Travelling Without Moving", "Spend A Lifetime", "Use The Force", and "Didjital Vibrations". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
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Sony (Japan), 1981. Used ... $6.99
With the classic "Don't Stop Believin" – plus "Keep On Runnin", "Open Arms", and "Who's Crying Now". CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
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Columbia/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Getting Out Our Dreams/
You just have to love that one breath of fresh air on the pop charts at any given point – and John Legend is profoundly worthy of it! John has a feel for classic soul – strings and horns filter in with his own piano playing and emotive vocals – but the production approach is firmly contemporary. The beats are born of hip hop, and some big names from the game drop in, but this feels like John's album all the way. Very, very promising stuff – there's no one else quite like John Legend on the charts, so let's keep him there! Tracks include "Let's Get Lifted", "Used To Love U", "She Don't Have To Know", "Number One" with Kanye West, "I Can Change" with Snoop, "So High", "Refuge (When It's Cold Outside)" and more. CD
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Sony, 1998. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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Yo Yo Ma —
Soul Of The Tango – The Music Of Astor Piazzolla ... CD Sony, 1997. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
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Sony (Japan), 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Silky soul from Japan – sung by the lovely Marlene, with a really sophisticated edge! The backings are somewhat jazzy – handled by keyboardist Masanori Sasaji, who give the record a groove that's almost like some of the best 70s soul of another Marlene – Marlena Shaw, especially during her mellow soul years at Blue Note and Columbia! Lyrics are all in English, and sung by this Marlene with a slightly fragile voice, but one that more than steps up to the setting – and titles include a great version of "Feel Like Makin Love", plus "Lovin You", "Hitting Me Where It Hurts", "From The Very Start", "Falling Again", "Isn't She Lovely", and "Do You Love Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy Master Sound pressing, with obi! Back cover has a sample sticker.)
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Columbia/
An overlooked gem from Carmen – one of her few albums for Columbia from the 60s, and a wonderfully swinging small group session that's got a much more relaxed feel than some of her earlier sets! The album's ostensibly a tribute to Billie Holiday – but it's taken in a way that's completely unlike Holiday's own work – filled with life, joy, and a swinging sensibility that's carried off perfectly by arranger Norman Simmons – who heads up a small combo on piano, working with Walter Perkins on drums, Bob Cranshaw on bass, Nat Adderley on cornet, Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor, and Mundell Lowe on guitar. Carmen's vocals are wonderfully groovy – and tunes include "I Cried For You", "Them There Eyes", "My Man", "Strange Fruit", "Miss Brown To You", and "Some Other Spring" – plus 2 bonus tracks! CD
(Out of print – and still sealed with obi!)
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Sony, 2005. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
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Sony, 2004. Near Mint- ... $2.99
"Thief's Theme" is the first single from the Street Disciple double album, one that's actually a hidden track on the LP. We never would have guessed that a sample of the riff "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" would sound so good, but here it is! 12-inch, Vinyl record
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Sony, 1997. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
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Sony, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent EU pressing.)
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Sony (UK), 1990s/
A great vinyl collection of recent soundtrack material by one of the greatest talents on the Bollywood scene – composer AR Rahman – and a set that includes a fair bit of material that was never issued on vinyl at all! As with most other soundtracks of this nature, there's a variety of playback vocalists – in this case singers who include Rahman, Jonita Gandhi, Shweta Mohan, Srinivas, Minmini, Gyinmayi, Qadir Khan, Javed Ali, Jaswinder Singh, Alka Yagnik, and others – a nice change from some of the more old school vocalists who usually turn up on Indian soundtrack collections. Titles include "Lagaan", "Azhagiye", "Maa Tujhe Salaam", "Mental Manadhil", "Gurus Of Peace", "Mann Chandra", "Nenjukulle", "Rang De Basanti", "Chhoti Si Aasha", and "Tere Bina". LP, Vinyl record album
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Sony, 1977. Used ... $4.99
Smooth and funky fusion from Lee Ritenour – top-shelf all the way, and handled with a really soulful groove, thanks to production from the legendary Skip Drinkwater! Lee's all over the top of the guitar in true "Captain Fingers" style, and Skip makes sure he's got plenty going on underneath, too – with an all-star assemblage of players that includes Harvey Mason on drums, Patrice Rushen on keyboards, Dennis Budimir on guitar, Alphonso Johnson on bass, and Ernie Watts on saxes. The keyboards groove as nicely as the guitars (thanks Patrice!), and titles include "Margarita", "Fly By Night", "Dolphin Dreams", "Captain Fingers", and "Sun Song". CD
(Out of print.)
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Johnny Rivera —
Cuando Parara La Lluvia ... CD RMM/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony/
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony/
Brilliant work by Mongo Santamaria – recorded at the end of his Latin Soul years for Columbia, but not issued until this CD! The album features Mongo going way way out from his earlier work from Columbia – taking the pop Latin Soul approach, and turning it towards some more rootsy material, yet still keeping all the wonderful jazzy components that made his work of the time so great. Players on the session include Charles Owens, Sonny Fortune, and Hubert Laws – whose solos are as much a great part of this record as they were of Mongo's other Columbia recordings – and as a bonus, the CD also features 5 tracks from Mongo's last Columbia album, All Strung Out, making for a total of 14 titles in all! Tracks include "Boogaloo Wow", "Mambo Leah", "Mi Reina Guajira", "Obatala", "Me & You Baby", "Naked If You Want To", "Afro American", and "Philadelphia". CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1973. Used ... $3.99
Titles include "Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation", "Waves Within", "Look Up", "Just In Time To See The Sun", "All The Love Of The Universe", and "Stone Flower". CD
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Sony, 2004. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
97
Sony, 2001. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork.)
98
Columbia/
A really hip bit of keyboard jazz from the Japanese scene at the start of the 70s – served up in a style that's every bit as chromatic as the cover – thanks to an unusual mix of organ, moog, and other keyboards too! The album's got a strong soulful component in the rhythms – things never get too trippy – but there's also some nice effects on the keys from time to time, at a level that you never would have heard on an American record of this nature – and which can make even the simplest inflections sound even more powerful and unique. Most of the notes are in Japanese – so we can't tell you much about the nature of the keyboards, or the other players – but we can say that titles include "Catch In Alice", "Maiden Voyage", "Summertime", "The Word II", "Carly & Carole", "This Masquerade", "Yesterday", and "I'll Remember April". CD also features a remix of "The Word II" by Masamichi Torii of Triple Fire. CD
(Part of the Dig Deep Columbia series!)
100
Sony/
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
