The album where Bruce Springsteen really settles in as The Boss – gritty, chest-pumping anthems all the way here on this one! Born In The USA is so exuberant and full of life, even when Bruce is angry –as he is on the title track – his charisma is so strong that you'd be ... (Rock) read moreCD
A nice pairing of Ella Fitzgerald and Nelson Riddle – done away from the Songbook series, with titles that include "I'm Gonna Go Fishing", "The Gentleman Is A Dope", "Mean To Me", "I Won't Dance", "Love Me Or Leave Me", and "What Am I ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A record that may have the year 1993 permanently locked into its title – but a set that's got more than enough strength to survive strongly over the decades – the first great statement from Cali giants Souls Of Mischief, and a record that would set the tone for the Hiero Imperium scene ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
An iconic early cover image from The Beatles – with iconic early music to match! The tunes are short, tuneful, and undeniably great – that sound that instantly set the group apart from just about all of their contemporaries. Titles include "It Won't Be Long", "All My ... (Rock) read moreCD
Wes Montgomery —
Full House ... CD Charly/Le Jazz (UK), 1962/1965. Used ...
$4.99
Wes Montgomery on guitar with Johnny Griffin on tenor saxophone, also joined by Harold Mabern on pinao, Arthur Harper on bass, and Jimmy Lovelace on drums. (Jazz) CD
Great early work from Carmen McRae – small combo, jazzy, and a nicely different set than some of her other work of the 50s! Backings are by two groups – one headed by accordionist Mat Mathews, the other by saxophonist Tony Scott – both quartets, and both of them working with a ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A classic comeback for the group – with renewed tightness, but still all the edge of the start of the 70s! Titles include "New Song", "Sister Disco", "Music Must Change", "Trick Of The Light", "Guitar & Pen", and the classic "Who Are ... (Rock) read moreCD
Thelonious Monk meets the mighty Oliver Nelson – the hip bigger band arranger who was helping so many other artists find their groove back in the 60s! The result is less Nelson-led than some of Oliver's other albums of the time – and instead, the arranger is nicely respectful of Monk's ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The Beatles live at the BBC – heard here in a host of rare recordings that were done between March 1962 and June 1965 – pulled from the vaults of the legendary radio station, and with a few cool dialogue bits too! The versions here were all played live on the air, and make for some ... (Rock) read moreCD
A pretty amazing 70s moment from Bob Dylan – a legendary tour that was a bit of a rock and roll circus on wheels – hence, perhaps, the unique name of the tour! Bob's in a very collaborative spirit here – working with famous guests who include Mick Ronson, Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn ... (Rock) read moreCD
(CONDITION NOTE: Disc 1 has a some marks and a small hub crack that has been secured with 2 hub stickers – priced accordingly.)
Francois Lana Trio —
Cathedrale ... CD Leo (UK), 2020. Used ...
$5.99
Francois Lana on piano and synthnesizer, Fabien Iannone on double bass, and Phelan Burgoyne on drums. (Jazz) CD
Poi Dog Pondering —
7 ... CD Platetectonic Music, 2008. Used ...
$0.99
The album's hardly breakthrough for pianist Eldar Djangirov, given his success in recent years – but it is another bold step forward, served up in his richly flowing approach to the keys! Eldar's trio rolls out here with tight energy from the start – gathering force as they move ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Hamiet Bluiett/DD Jackson/Mor Thiam —
Same Space ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 1998. Used ...
$2.99
Features Hamiett Bluiett on reeds and vocals, DD Jackson on piano and keys, and Mor Thiam on djembe and vocals. (Jazz) CD
(Please note: rear artwork looks fine from the outside but has some glue and wear under the inner tray, a bit of clear tape, and is missing one spine – out of print and priced accordingly. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Volume 2 of a classic live album by Gerry – expanded to include the entire concert recorded in December of 1954 in San Diego. The group's a great one – and features Zoot Sims, Bob Brookmeyer, Larry Bunker, Red Mitchell, and Jon Eardley – and this version is expanded a lot from ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A striking little record – and the kind that both players could only have made with the new freedoms in jazz recording of the 70s! Although Peterson and Gillespie had played together before on earlier Verve albums, the setting was never like this – because the album's only a duet ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Please note: rear artwork looks fine from the outside but has some glue and wear under the inner tray, a bit of clear tape, small cutout hole, and is missing one spine – out of print and priced accordingly.)
Iris Ornig on bass – with Jonathan Powell on trumpet, Jeremy Powell on tenor, Addison Frei on piano, and Allan Mednard on drums. (Jazz) CD
Jethro Tull —
Benefit ... CD Chrysalis, 1970. Used ...
$4.99
An early gem from Jethro Tull – and a set that has the group really reaching forth with some of their more complicated, jazz-based musical impulses – while still holding onto some of the rawer power of the early days too! The album's lesser-known than some of the group's earlier hits ... (Rock) read moreCD
A sweet little large group session from Gerry – a bit harder swinging than some of his mid 50s small group work, but still with that mellifluous glide that's the trademark Mulligan sound! Arrangements are by some great talnets – including Al Cohn, Johnny Mandel, and Bob Brookmeyer, who ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Jazz Heritage pressing in a standard jewel case with full color artwork.)
David Gonzalez & The Poetic Licence Band —
City Of Dreams ... CD Laughing Horse, 2002. Used ...
$4.99
Features Bobby Sanabria on percussion and special guest Oliver lake on alto! (Spoken Word) CD
A really unique groove from Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews – a mix of New Orleans funk, straighter jazz, and some hip, offbeat elements – all brought together in the space of an album that's got a Crescent City brass band in its soul, but which comes off with the tighter sound ... (Jazz) read moreCD
One of the best-remembered Richard Thompson moments of the 80s – and a set that's also a bittersweet farewell to his years with Linda Thompson too! The album may well be the Rumors of the folk rock scene – but it's also got a quality that's more personal and pointed, too – songs ... (Rock) read moreCD
Incredible music from Seu Jorge – and that's saying a lot, given how much we've loved all of his previous records! This time around, Jorge really knocks it out of the park – by stepping away from some of his tighter styles, and going for a looser, more organic approach that's totally ... (Brazil) read moreCD
Oliver Nelson's follow-up to his classic Blues & The Abstract Truth session for Impulse – and like that one, a tremendous little album – filled with deep tones and wonderful colors in sound! The group here's a bit larger than before – an ensemble that includes Phil Woods on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, MCA pressing. Small cutout hole through booklet and tray card.)
Sublime late live work from Bill Evans – a well-recorded performance for French radio, and one that really stands out from some of the scratchier late 70s concerts on the market! Bill's working here with a sound as sensitive and picturesque as the cover image – never pushing things too ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A mega-hit, but for good reason – as the record brought sophistication back to chart soul at the end of the 80s – proof that well-done, deeply-voiced records could still beat the schmaltz of the geri-curl generation! Anita's working here in territory that draws from the classics, but ... (Soul) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Spartacus Love Theme", "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", "Grandfather's Waltz", "How Deep Is The Ocean?", "Who Can I Turn To?", "Beautiful Love", "My Man's Gone Now", "Only Child", "On Green ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Marisa Monte, Paulinho Da Viola, Joel De Nasciment —
Cafe Brasil ... CD Teldec, 2001. Used ...
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A collaboration between old and new talents in a rediscovery of the choro tradition in Brazilian music – featuring vocals by the likes of Marisa Monte, Leila Pinheiro, Ademilde Fonseca, Joao Bosco, and Martinho Da Vila, plus instrumentation by Sivuca, Carlos Malta, Paulo Sergio Santos, and ... (Brazil) read moreCD
One of the group's greatest moments – thanks in part to sweet Cali production from Gary Usher, and vocals from Gram Parsons! The vibe here is really a mix of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers – and titles include "You Ain't Going Nowhere", "Hickory Wind", "L ... (Rock) read moreCD
Titles include "Paint It Black", "Stupid Girl", "Lady Jane", "Under My Thumb", "Flight 505", "High & Dry", and "Going Home". (Rock) CD
Dirty Dozen Brass Band —
Buck Jump ... CD Mammoth, 1999. Used ...
$3.99
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band with Corey Oswald and Keith Anderson on trombone, Kirk Joseph on sousaphone, John Medeski on Hammond B-3, Wurlitzer, and keyboards, Chris Sevrin on bass, Cayetano Hingle on bass drums, Damon Batiste on percussion, and Kerry Hunter on snare. (Jazz) CD
A classic set to feature the Bill Evans Trio with the great Scott Lafaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums! Listening to the set we're reminded of what always brings us back to Evans' playing – a quality that's often described as moody, but which is really is quite spry and lively throughout ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Great work from the legendary big band of Thad Jones and Mel Lewis – a live performance recorded in Switzerland at the same time as the group's classic recordings for the Solid State label! Given that the date was recorded by Solid State producer Sonny Lester, the feel here is quite similar ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Koko", "Easy Listening", "It's Hipper Than That", "How High The Moon", "Lover Man", "Fools Rush In", "Lonesome Road", "I Want To Go A Home", "Katea", "Flame And Frost", "The ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Talib returns with another very strong full length set – lyrics blazing like wildfire, enveloped by beats by Dave West, Kanye, the Neptunes, Hi Tek, Just Blaze and others! Kweli has assembled a laundry list of capital names to man the boards on these tracks, but the producers collectively ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Three slices of rare work by Duke Ellington – all recorded previously as semi-private recordings, and issued here in a short-lived 70s set! As you'd guess by the title, the tracks are all in "suite" form – that broader compositional style that dominated Ellington's later work ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A stone classic from the Modern Jazz Quartet – recorded back when the group still featured Kenny Clarke in its membership, but already with some of the more serious, somber tones that would mark the combo's more famous years! Tracks here are from a variety of sessions in 1953, 1954, and 1955 ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Modern Jazz Quartet —
Concorde ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1955. Used ...
$3.99
Even at this early point in their career, the Modern Jazz Quartet were plenty proud of their relation to and reception in Paris – almost rubbing their international fame in the faces of other American combos with the title and cover of this record! The set's still got the quartet at their ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Titles include "Kamera", "Radio Cure", "Jesus Etc", "Heavy Metal Drummer", "Reservations", "Poor Places", "Pot Kettle Black", "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart", and "Ashes Of American Flags". (Rock) CD
A unique large group effort from Thelonious Monk – but one that bristles with all the angular energy of his other great work for Riverside! The group here is a tentet – filled with excellent players who include Donald Byrd, Phil Woods, Pepper Adams, Eddie Bert, Robert Northern, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Thelonious Monk —
Composer ... CD Columbia, 1960s. Used ...
$1.99
Key originals by Monk – all pulled from Columbia sessions of the 60s – including a previously unreleased track! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
Victor Lewis on drums, Cecil McBee on bass, Eduardo Simon and Victor Lewis on piano, John Stubblefield on soprano and tenor saxophone, Don Alias and Jumma Santos on percussion, with vocals from Bobby Watson, Melissa A Thomas, Michael L Moses, Pamela Watson, Raymond Cruz, Shani Phillpotts, Victor ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Milton Nascimento —
Angelus ... CD Warner, 1994. Used ...
$1.99
One of the most gimmicky cover images ever used to sell the music of Thelonious Monk (and Monk himself hated the image) – but a key classic from his legendary years at Columbia Records! The album's got an edge that definitely lives up to its title – even if the cover photo is a bad ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "Blue In Green", "Waltz For Debby", "Isn't It Romantic", "My Man's Gone Now", "How My Heart Sings", "Israel", "Re: Person I Knew", "Speak Low", "Interplay", and "Peace Piece". (Jazz) CD
Django Reinhardt —
Djangology ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1949. Used ...
$4.99
A great collection of late 40s work from this legendary guitarist – recorded in Rome, with Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club! Titles include "Swing 42", "After You've Gone", "Minor Swing", "Beyond The Sea", "Brick Top", and "Heavy ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Ronnie Foster and Jeff Lorber on piano and keys, Harvey Mason on drums, and Paulinho Da Costa on percussion – plus guest vocals from Will Downing. (Jazz) CD
Jefferson Airplane's weirder follow-up to Surrealistic Pillow – and a pretty incredible record – concentrating their sprawling psychedelic impulses into fairly succinct 3 to 4 minute songs, for the most part! It's a creative approach,and it's a brave record. If Surrealistic Pillow ... (Rock) read moreCD
Music from Beth Carvalho, Martinho Da Vila, Joanna, Gal Costa, Joao Bosco, Alcione, Maria Bethania, Bezerra Da Silva and more. (Brazil) CD
(Out of print, booklet has some light wear.)
Def Squad —
El Nino ... CD Def Jam, 1998. Used 2 CDs ...
$4.99
12 tracks, and 4 skits, with E Double's newer hot sound in the beats, and Keith Murray and the Funk Doctor Spock joining him on the mic, including "Countdown", "Full Cooperation", "Rhymin Wit Biz", "The Game (Freestyle)", "Can You Dig It?", "No ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Gilberto Gil —
Quanta ... CD Warner (Brazil), 1997. Used ...
$1.99
An ambitious double-length set from Gilberto Gil – and a record that's almost a return to some of the sounds of his roots! Production is by Liminha, and there's still plenty of electric instrumentation on the set – but the overall sound is also more laidback and open, with lots of nice ... (Brazil) read moreCD
My god, what a record! This one's genius through and through – a set that sometimes gets eclipsed in the brilliance to come, but which is easily one of our favorites ever by Steely Dan! There's a beautifully focused feel here – thanks to Donald Fagan's incredible lead vocals, and a ... (Rock) read moreCD
The landmark first album from The Band – and along with the follow-up, it's among the greatest records of its time – which is all the more astounding given how independent of late 60s trends it is! Each member of The Band brings such inimitable textures – Garth Hudson's imposing ... (Rock) read moreCD
One of Esther Phillips' biggest comeback albums from the 70s – a classic set that takes her deeply soulful vocal approach, and sets it to some sweet jazz funk backings – served up by guitarist Joe Beck, who almost gets equal credit on the album cover! The rest of the lineup is equally ... (Soul) read moreCD
"In A Silent Way /Shhh Peaceful/It's About That Time" (15:20), "Black Satin/What If/Agharta Prelude Dub" (16:06), "Rated X/Billy Preston" (14:34), and "He Loved Him Madly" (13:38). (Jazz) CD
(Out of print with a very slight tear on the booklet cover.)
There's nothing "silent" here – as the album's a bold entry in the electric years of Miles Davis – one that still features contributions from Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Tony Williams – but which also expands the lineup considerably – really reaching out ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A brilliant celebration of Blue Note Records – one that features some key songs from the label's classic years, interpreted by a sharp-edged group of younger players! The lineup here is wonderful – Nicholas Payton on trumpet, Steve Wilson on alto and flute, Ravi Coltrane on tenor, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Jon Irabagon on alto and tenor saxophone, Andrew Neff and Loren Stillman on a lot saxophone, Carl Maraghi on baritone saxophone, Bryan Murray, Jason Rigby, and Samir Zarif on tenor saxophone, Peter van Huffel on sopranino and soprano saxophone, Max Seigel on bass saxophone and bass trombone, John ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Shrimp Boat —
Cavale ... CD Bar None, 1993. Used ...
$4.99
One of Lou's most jazz-oriented albums – featuring backing by Les McCann's famous trio with Leroy Vinnegar and Ron Jefferson, perfectly suited to Lou's soulful renditions of the tunes on the album. Most of the numbers are bluesy ones, but as usual, Lou manages to give them his own hip twist ... (Soul) read moreCD
True masterpieces from Duke Ellington – some of his greatest compositions, presented here in an early Columbia LP that offers up "uncut concert arrangements" – clearly grooming a new side of Duke for the long-playing audience! The recordings were made in 1950, with players ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Includes the songs "My Funny Valentine","Aren't You Glad You're You?", "This Time The Dream's On Me", "The Thrill Is Gone", "Blue Room", "Spring Is Here", "The Wind", "Let's Get Lost", "You Don't Know What Love ... (Jazz) read moreCD