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Various —
Fine Romance – The Jerome Kern Songbook ... CD Verve, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $4.99
Music from Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine, Morgana King, Cassandra Wilson, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie, Ella Fitzgerald, Fred Astaire, Anita O' Day, Billie Holiday & more. (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print.)
Stereo MCs —
Connected ... CD Gee Street, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Stephen Scott —
Minerva's Web/New Albion, 1990. Used ... $3.99
Michael Jackson —
Scream (with bonus track) ... CD Legacy, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $5.99
A collection of groovers from Michael Jackson – all presented with kind of a Halloween-styled cover and title! The set's definitely got some of Michael's horror-themed cuts, but also has some other favorites too – including some of the best bouncy numbers from the later half of his ... (Soul) read more CD
(Punch through traycard artwork.)
Charlie Parker —
Newly Discovered Sides By The Immortal Charlie Parker ... CD Savoy, Late 40s. Used ... $3.99
Features work by two different groups. The first features Miles Davis, Al Haig, Tommy Potter and Max Roach. The second replaces Davis with Kenny Dorham and adds Lucky Thompson and Milt Jackson. Tracks include "52nd St. Theme", "Slow Boat To China", "Hot House" and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gavin Bryars —
Last Days – Balanescu Quartet ... CD Point, 1995. Used ... $5.99
Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley —
Tracks Of Life ... CD Warner, 1992. Used ... $5.99
Pat Metheny —
Trio 1999 to 2000 ... CD Warner, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Incognito —
Best Of Incognito ... CD Suonaphone/Blue Thumb, 1990s. Used ... $4.99
Brian Culbertson —
Nice & Slow ... CD Atlantic, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Little Richard —
Essential Little Richard ... CD Specialty, Late 50s. Used ... $3.99
Eddie Kendricks —
Ultimate Collection ... CD Motown, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
Voom Voom —
Peng Peng ... CD G Stone/K7 (Germany), 2006. Used ... $2.99
A long-awaited full length from Voom Voom – the team of Peter Kruder & Roland Appel, a pair who were first working on singles for Compost, but have returned to Kruder's G-Stone roots! The sound here is mostly instrumental, mostly dark, and relatively abstract – often done in a mode ... (New Grooves) read more CD
(In the original printed case.)
Lou Reed —
Berlin ... CD RCA, 1973. Used ... $2.99
The "biggest" album of Lou Reed's career – in the grand sense – with epic production and a small army of superstar session players and production by spectacle specialist Bob Ezrin – but that's paired with arguably the darkest, gloomiest songcycle ever composed by Lou ... (Rock) read more CD
(Cutout hole through case.)
Steve Earle —
Revolution Starts Now ... CD E Squared/Artemis, 2004. Used ... $1.99
Screamin Jay Hawkins —
Somethin' Funny Goin' On ... CD Bizarre Planet, 1994. Used ... $4.99
Ralph Stanley —
Distant Land To Roam ... CD Columbia, 2006. Used ... $4.99
Bob Seger —
Smokin OP's ... CD Capitol, 1972. Used ... $5.99
Titles include "Bo Diddley", "Love The One You're With", "Let It Rock", "Jesse James", "Someday", and "Heavy Music". (Rock) CD
Also available Smokin OP's/
Sonny Rollins —
Quartets Featurig Jim Hall ... CD RCA/Bluebird, 1962. Used ... $4.99
A double album collecting Newk's excellent quartet recordings with Jim Hall for RCA. As such it contains work from The Bridge and What's New?, plus a few numbers that got tacked onto the Standard Sonny Rollins. Given Hall's gentleness and spare modernity on the guitar, a fan of Rollins' hard-blowi ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Putumayo Presents – Cape Verde ... CD Putumayo, 1999. Used ... $1.99
Music from Ana Firmino with Tito Paris, Boy Ge Mendes, Nana Matias, Teofilo Chantre, Cesaria Evora, Bana, Maria Alice, Jose "Zeca" Neves, Fantcha, Zeca Dinha Reinalda with Joao Cirilio & Blick Tchutchy, Dulce Matias & Djurumaru. (Global Grooves) CD
(Out of print. Cover has some wear.)
Dexter Gordon —
GO ... CD Blue Note, 1962. Used ... $3.99
Seminal stuff – and one of Dexter Gordon's excellent Blue Note sessions with pianist Sonny Clark! Sonny's in fine fine form for the record, and in our opinion, he seems to be the most relaxed and inventive when accompanying Dexter Gordon – even over other Blue Note horn players, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kiss —
Double Platinum ... CD Mercury, 1978. Used ... $3.99
(Rock) CD
(Comes in a foil cover with embossed portraits of the band on the inside flap! Mark through barcode.)
Jon Hassell & Bluescreen —
Dressing For Pleasure ... CD Warner, 1994. Used ... $4.99
Jon Hassell on trumpet & keyboards, Pete Scaturro on keyboard bass & electric bass, Brain on drums, Joe Gore on guitar & BLK Lion on keyboard samples & programming. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Kronos Quartet —
Winter Was Hard ... CD Elektra/Nonesuch, 1987/1988. Used ... $2.99
Includes pieces by Terry Riley, Arvo Part, Anton Webern, John Zorn, Astor Piazzolla, and John Lurie! (Out Sound) CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Ililta – New Ethiopian Dance Music ... CD Terp (Netherlands), 2009. Used ... $4.99
Contemporary grooves from the Ethiopian scene – and work that's almost as compelling as the 70s classics we've dug in the Ethiopiques series! The package illustrates a real revival in the Ethiopian scene of late – a bit of a return to older styles of instrumentation, while still ... (Global Grooves) read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Charlie Haden & Michael Brecker —
American Dreams ... CD Verve, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Charlie Haden and Michael Brecker are joined by Brad Mehldau, Brian Blade and a 34 piece orchestra! Tracks include "Travels", "No Lonely Nights", "It Mgiht Be You", "Sotto Voce", "Young & Foolish" and "Love Like Ours". (Jazz) CD
Johnny Griffin —
Chicago, New York, Paris ... CD Verve, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Johnny Griffin on tenor sax, Roy Hargrove on trumpet & flugelhorn, Kenny Barron & Peter Martin on piano, Christian McBride & Rodney Whitaker on bass & Victor Lewis & Gregory Hutchinson on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
John Coltrane —
Blue Train ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ... $1.99
Mary J Blige —
My Life ... CD Uptown/MCA, 1994. Used ... $1.99
The stunning second album from Mary J Blige – a record that showed that both the singer and her new form of soul music were around to stay! Production is from Sean Combs and Chucky Thompson – very heavy on beats borrowed from the underground, but nicely tuned to the mainstream – ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available My Life (2CD edition – with bonus tracks0 ... CD 19.99
Mike Oldfield —
Tubular Bells ... CD Virgin (Brazil), 1973. Used ... $5.99
Easily one of the most successful albums of the British jazz rock years – but still a longtime favorite of ours as well! Mike Oldfield sets a whole new standard here for concept rock – not only by working on a single album-length composition that spans all of sides one and two, but ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Tubular Bells ... CD 5.99
Grace Jones —
Private Life – The Compass Point Sessions – 12 Track Sampler ... CD Chronicles/Island, Early 80s. Used ... $4.99
Charlie Parker —
Bird Returns ... CD Savoy (Japan), Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
Pretty great Charlie Parker material – issued by Savoy a number of years after his death, and obtained from obscure sources, with no data on the players on the sessions. The tracks are all nice and long, with plenty of solo space – and the recording quality is pretty good overall, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Isley Brothers —
Go For Your Guns ... CD T Neck/Columbia, 1977. Used ... $4.99
A funky album – but one that we love best for the mellow tracks! Sure, the Isleys could wear flashy suits and play some heavy guitar – but honestly, what we really love them for here are the laidback, loving tunes they do so well. The album includes 2 of their greatest ballad tracks ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Go For Your Guns ... CD 5.99
Harald Kloser —
Thirteenth Floor – Music From The Motion Picture ... CD Milan, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Glenn Miller —
Spirit Is Willing – Swinging Instrumentals ... CD RCA/BMG, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Rhapsody In Blue", "Glen Island Special", "Rug Cutter's Swing", "King Porter Stomp", "I Dreamt I Dwelt In Harlem" and "Here We Go Again" – 22 cuts in all. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Ann Peebles —
Full Time Love ... CD Rounder/Bullseye Blues, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Titles include "Bouncin' Back", "Fear No Evil", "I Miss You", "Read Me My Rights", "He's My Superman", and "Nobody But You". (Soul) CD
(Booklet has a cutout hole.)
Flying Burrito Brothers —
Farther Along – Best Of The Flying Burrito Brothers ... CD A&M, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $4.99
Earth Wind & Fire —
Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol 1 (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, Mid 70s. Used ... $2.99
Various —
Top Of The Stax – Twenty Greatest Hits ... CD Stax, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
A set that's overflowing with greatness from the legendary Stax Records – a set that features both early material later owned by Atlantic, as well as later hits from the Fantasy empire – making for a package that truly runs the scope of the legendary label, and which features 20 of ... (Soul) read more CD
(Traycard artwork has some penmarks & a crease.)
Curtis Mayfield —
Very Best Of Curtis Mayfield ... CD Rhino/Curtom, 1970s. Used ... $5.99
18 classics – including "Kung Fu", "Do Do Wap Is Strong in Here", "Makings Of You", "If There's A Hell Down Below", "Superfly", "Pusherman", "So In Love", "Future Shock", and lots more! (Soul) CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Dexter Gordon —
Doin' Allright ... CD Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
Doin Allright? Dexter's doing great on this one – working with that fully mature Blue Note sound of his – a rich approach to soloing that keeps the tracks cooking with excitement! The group on the set's an all-star lineup that includes Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Horace Parlan on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
Mr Lee —
Get Busy ... CD Jive, 1990. Used ... $3.99
One of the bigger stars of the Chicago house scene of the 80s – in a crossover album of tracks cut for Jive at the end of the decade. The record's not as great as Lee's earlier work, mostly because of a silly hip-house approach on a few cuts – but overall, there's a few tracks that ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Duke Ellington Songbook Vol 1 ... CD Pablo, 1979. Used ... $2.99
Sarah Vaughan takes on the work of Duke Ellington – almost presented here in a style that's similar to some of the Songbook albums on Verve from the 50s! Billy Byers handles most of the arrangements here – especially on the larger group numbers – but some tracks are also in a ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork.)
Milt Jackson —
Bags' Opus ... CD Blue Note, 1959. Used ... $3.99
One of the greatest Milt Jackson albums ever – thanks to an incredible lineup that features Art Farmer on trumpet and Benny Golson on tenor – both of whom give the record a lot more edge than usual for Jackson! The set's almost a maturation of the earliest modern grooves that Milt ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Bags' Opus ... LP 6.99(Note: CD is missing back artwork in case – and is priced accordingly.)
Brand New Heavies —
Brand New Heavies ... CD Delicious Vinyl, 1990. Used ... $3.99
A monumental piece of funk – and a record that came into the world at a time when it seemed like just about everyone had forgotten how to play real funky music! This set's the US version of the first album by London scenesters The Brand New Heavies – and although it came out in the ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Ryuichi Sakamoto —
1996 ... CD Alfa/Island, 1996. Used ... $3.99
Aerosmith —
Aerosmith ... CD Columbia, 1973. Used ... $5.99
The swaggering, hard grooving and hard rocking debut of Aerosmith! While "Dream On" gets as much or more rock radio play than any song should ever need, it's actually pretty easy to overlook just how good the rest of the record is. They may borrow the bluesy swagger of the Stones and ... (Rock) read more CD
Dramatics —
Shake It Well – Best Of The Dramatics 1974 to 1980 ... CD MCA, Late 70s. Used ... $4.99
Excellent middle period work by the Dramatics – recorded after their years at Stax, with a slightly smoother groove, and featuring some great tunes that really sparkle! By this point, the group were hitting a Detroit modern mode – with less of the rough edges of the Stax work, which ... (Soul) read more CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Prince —
Hits 1 ... CD Warner/Paisley Park, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $2.99
Nitin Sawhney —
Displacing The Priest ... CD Outcaste (UK), 1996. Used ... $3.99
The second full length offering from Nitin Sawhney, with a much smoother sound starting out with a more stripped down approach, before giving in to some heavier beat oriented material. Overall, there's more vocals featured here, ranging from Jayante Bose's Asian style to Nina Miranda's softer ... (New Grooves) read more CD
Ella Fitzgerald —
At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975 ... CD Pablo (Japan), 1975. Used ... $5.99
Various —
One Love, One Rhythm – The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album ... CD Sony (Brazil), 2014. Used ... $4.99
Features music from Pitbull, Santana & Wyclef, Aloe Blacc, Sergio Mendes, the Isley Brothers, Adelen, Bebel Gilberto and more. (Funky Compilations) CD
(Brazilian pressing in a cool hardbound book that comes with photos and brief bios of all the host cities.)
Aaron Novik —
Fallow Curves Of The Planospheres ... CD Avant LaGuardia, 2019. Used ... $4.99
Collects 10 tracks recorded with 4 different ensembles – plus one solo recording. (Jazz) CD
(CDr release in a slim paper sleeve)
Chris Greene Quartet —
Playspace ... CD Single Malt, 2019. Used ... $3.99
Saxophonist Chris Greene has been running one of the sharpest shows around town in the Chicago jazz scene – always tight, always together, and always moving forward with his music – to the point where we're surprised (and pleased) that he hasn't left our city for the coast! Greene ... (Jazz) read more CD
Warren Chiasson —
Quartessence ... CD Progressive, 2007. Used ... $1.99
A quartet session with Chiasson on vibes, Andrew Simpkins on bass, Ray Anthony on guitar, and Isham Russell 'Rusty' Jones II on drums. (Jazz) CD
Bachman Turner Overdrive —
Best Of Bachman Turner Overdrive – 20 Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD Mercury, 1970s. Used ... $2.99
Yo Yo Ma —
Obrigado Brazil ... CD Sony, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Includes works by Villa-Lobos, Pixinguinha, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Jaco do Bandolim, Baden Powell and Guarnieri. (Brazil) CD
(Out of print.)
Fleet Foxes —
Fleet Foxes (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Sub Pop, 2008. Used Gatefold ... $2.99
Mary J Blige —
What's The 411? Remix ... CD Uptown/MCA, 1992. Used ... $3.99
Monty Alexander —
Stir It Up – The Music Of Bob Marley ... CD Telarc, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Features Steve Turre on trombone on trombone and conch shell. Tracks include "Could You Be Loved", "Kaya", "Is This Love", "So Ja Sah", "No Woman No Cry" and "I Shot The Sheriff" – plus a bonus remix featuring Sly Dunbar. (Jazz) CD
Clifford Brown —
Jazz Immortal ... CD Pacific Jazz/Manhattan, 1954. Used ... $4.99
Seminal west coast recordings by Clifford Brown – recorded in LA in 1954, with a mixture of hard bop and lyricism, in that sparkling mode that Brownie left as his indelible imprint on the west coast scene of the 50s! Players include Bob Gordon on baritone, Stu Williamson on trombone, Zoot ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Maceo Parker —
Mo Roots ... CD Verve, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Features work from other James Brown sidemen too – including Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley – plus vocals from Kym Mazelle! (Soul) CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Beastie Boys —
Licensed To Ill ... CD Def Jam, 1986. Used ... $3.99
The game changing Def Jam classic – and possibly the greatest album by the Beastie Boys – even though they'd grow up a whole lot after this! Profane party anthems galore, and the Beasties would distance themselves from much of the attitude of this album, making their career arc from ... (Hip Hop) read more CD
Also available Licensed To Ill (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99(Still sealed. Cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Sonny Stitt & Jack McDuff —
Stitt Meets Brother Jack ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1962. Used ... $3.99
An album that was more famously issued under the title Nuther Fu'ther – and which features Stitt & McDuff in a very tasty set of ortan/tenor grooves, played with that style that Prestige was finally beginning to perfect in the early 60s, as it let these organ combos shake off their 50's ... (Jazz) read more CD
(NOTE: this copy is missing the rear tray card and is priced accordingly.)
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto —
Getz/Verve, 1964. Used ... $4.99
A landmark record – both in 60s jazz and bossa nova – and a set that not only bridged worlds of music, but set the tone for so many other albums to come! By the time of this 1964 set, Stan Getz had already issued a few bossa nova experiments on Verve – but this pairing with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Getz/(Verve Master Edition. This pressing comes in a standard jewel case.)
Dizzy Gillespie & Machito —
Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1975. Used ... $5.99
A great Dizzy Gillespie Latin session recorded during the mid 70s – proof that he could still hold onto the cubop spirit of the old days! The session features a larger group arranged and conducted by Chico O'Farril – who manages to keep a solidly Cuban groove at the base, but really ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Claude Thornhill —
Snowfall Vol 1 ... CD Hep (UK), Early 40s. Used ... $4.99
Stan Getz —
Life In Jazz ... CD Verve, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... $2.99
Stan Getz with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud & Joao Gilberto, Bob Brookmeyer, Gary Burton, Chick Corea, Ella Fitzgerald, JJ Johnson, Abbey Lincoln, Jimmy Raney & Kenny Barron. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Material —
Hallucination Engine ... CD Island, 1994. Used ... $4.99
Featuring Bill Laswell, Wayne Shorter, William S Burroughs, Bootsy Collins, Sly Dunbar, Zakir Hussain, Bernie Worrell, and others. (Rock) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Carmen McRae —
Lover Man (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1962. Used ... $4.99
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 ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Philip Glass —
Powaqqatsi ... CD Elektra, 1988. Used ... $3.99
Alfred Newman —
Captain From Castile – The Classic Film Scores Of Alfred Newman ... CD RCA, Early 70s. Used ... $5.99
Higher Octave, 2003. Used ... $0.99
Robbie Fulks —
Very Best of Robbie Fulks ... CD Bloodshot, Late 90s. Used ... $3.99
Fireballs Of Freedom —
Welcome To The Octagon ... CD Estrus, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Hydraulic Funk —
Hydraulic Funk ... CD Strictly Hype, 2000. Used ... $4.99
Clivilles & Cole —
Greatest Remixes Vol 1 ... CD Columbia, 1992. Used ... $1.99
Ron Sexsmith —
Retriever ... CD Nettwerk, 2004. Used ... $2.99
Peter Lemer —
Son Of Local Color – Live At Pizza Express Soho ... CD ESP, 2019. Used ... $4.99
It's been many years since we last heard from pianist Peter Lemer – the British musician who gave the world a wonderful album on ESP Records in the late 60s, and who finally returns to the fold to share his music again! For the album, which is a 50 year follow-up to the original Local Colour ... (Jazz) read more CD
Puss N Boots (Sasha Dobson/Blue Note/Universal (Netherlands), 2020. Used ... $3.99
Tim Shaghoian —
Gentle Beacons ... CD OA2, 2020. Used ... $2.99
Tim Shaghoian on tenor saxophone, Chris Janzen on guitar, Kevin Person Jr on piano, Richard Lloyd Giddens Jr on bass and Antonio Montanez on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Steve Reich —
Tehillim/Elektra/Nonesuch, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Thelonious Monk —
Thelonious Monk Quartet With John Coltrane – Live At The Five Spot Discovery! ... CD Blue Note, 1957. Used ... $1.99
A rare glimpse of the Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane – recorded in Monk's home turf of The Five Spot by Coltrane's wife at the time! The recording was done on a portable tape recorder, but the overall quality is surprisingly strong – not in stereo, but with more than enough ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
