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John Coltrane - Live At Birdland (LP)
Impulse! AS-50 , 197? United States Essential Impulse recording by Coltrane from New York's famous Birdland. A timeless performance that everyone should enjoy. Later pressing with green labels and gatefold cover. Some ring wear to cover and light scuffs...
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Alphonse Mouzon - The Man Incognito (LP)
Blue Note BN-LA584-G, 1976 United States US original Blue Note recording that holds the upbeat jazz funk dancer Snake Walk. Near perfect condition vinyl, cover with punch hole. Includes original inner sleeve.
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Don Randi & Quest - California 84 (LP)
Bee Pee BP-LP 8401, 1984 United States Private pressing from the Westcoast with Baja Run a seriously funky affair. Also liked the Malibu Nights a lot. Seldom seen release in perfect condition, was sealed but opened to listen once.
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Steve Kuhn - Non-Fiction (LP)
ECM 1124, 1977 Germany An all American set up here visiting the famous Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg. Bob Moses, Steve Slagle and Harvie Swart are on board. Firewalk is my favorite cut but overall a great listen and recommended addition to...
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Harvey Mason - Marching In The Street (LP)
Arista AL 4054, 1975 United States Minty fresh backstock copy of this fantastic Harvey Mason debut. All killer no filler material with Modaji, Hop Scotch and Marching In The Street my faves. US press with cut, Arista sleeve.
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Harvey Mason - Funk In A Mason Jar (LP)
Arista AB 4157, 1977 United States Great solo output by Herbie Hancock drummer Harvey Mason bringing together an amazing line up. Bob James, Phil Upchurch, Dave Grusin, George Benson even a Dorothy Ashby is on board here. Listen to therir version of Wh...
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Joe Farrell - Canned Funk (LP)
CTI Records, 1975 Germany Maybe the best Joe Farrell album. The title cut remains a soul jazz DJ favorite and the cover art alone does it for me. Another Rudy van Gelder recording that should not fail your collection. Original German gatefold ...
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Joe Farrell - Song of The Wind (LP)
CTI Records, 197 Germany This actually is the Joe Farrell Quartet's album of the same name, re-issued as a Joe Farrell solo project. Joe is backed by DeJohnette, Holland, McLaughlin and notably Corea. A fine result, check Farrell flute solo w...
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Monty Alexander - Solo (LP)
Jeton 100.3310, 1980 Germany Piano solo work by Monty Alexander recorded as high end Hi-Fi Direct To Disc putting the artist to the test as no recording pauses. Limited edition original Jeton 1st edition in fine condition. Enjoy Song For Susan to...
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Aera - Türkis (LP)
Erlkönig INT 148409, 1979 Germany Fusion driven jazz rock from Munich with Lutz Oldemeier from Missus Beastly as guest on the drums. A mellow but funky kraut jazz album with great sax and flute work. Pretty rare pick nowadays.
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Caterina Valente - '86 (LP)
Global Rec & Tapes 207646, 1986 Germany A bit of a secret European jazz diamond. Schlager queen Valente teaming up with Count Basie and his Orchester for a superbly funky big band live session. Arranged by Thad Jones and backed by top European musicians inc...
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Bergendy - Jazz (LP)
Pepita SLPX 1751, 1976 Hungary Excellent jazz fusion recording from the legendary Hungarian unit, Bergendy. Together with their work on the Modern Jazz Anthology records this is actually their best with fine improvisations and some soul jazz groove...
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Pollwinners - Straight Ahead (LP)
Contemporary S 7635, 1989 Germany If you like Barney Kessel this album is a must. His guitar is very groovy and Ray Brown's bass exceptional. Enjoy a snippet of Caravan to get the feeling - we really dig it. German 89 pressing of 76 original in stunni...
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Poll Winners - Ride Again! (LP)
Contemporary S 7556, 1958 United States Kessel, Manne and Brown recorded yet another cool jazz classic. Later US Stereo pressing on Contemporary Records. Beatiful condition of cover and vinyl is a tiny scuff or two from near mint.
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Zimbo Trio - Zimbo (LP)
RGE 3030033, 1976 Brazil Great album by a great ensemble. This is a top end instrumental Brazilian jazz record with quality work by Hector Costita and Luiz Chaves. Listen to Laurecy, Ate Ja for an idea of quality and direction.
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Günther Fischer Quintett - Kombination (LP)
Amiga 8 55 598 , 1978 Germany Beat diggers favorite with fading drum breaks, synth sounds and piano loops. Mastermind Günther Fischer on a very fusion orientated but excellent course. The funky Monotonie probably is my standout track but hole albu...
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Yosuke Yamashita - Yosuke Yamashita (LP)
Amiga 8 55 943 , 1976 Germany Here is a masterpiece in free improvisation with Yamashita's creative take on some of the finest in jazz. Autum Leaves and Bird are my favorites.
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Max Greger Big Band - Maximum (LP)
Polydor 825 703 -1, 198? Germany Cracking soul jazz recording from Max Greger backed by some of the finest of European musicians. Benny Bailey, Don Menza, Dick Spencer and Pierre Favre. Note, this is a later pressing with red Polydor labels, I would ...
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Booker Little - Sounds Of Inner City (LP)
TCB Records TCB 1003 , 1960 United States Great modal jazz album with the excellent uptempo Souchie that gets plenty of airplay here. Top copy with the lightest of paperscuffs from mint.
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Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Consummation (LP)
Blue Note BST 84346, 1970 United States Blue Note deep groove original in. Mel Lewis and Thad Jones in another fine collaboration. Grammy nominated album with highlights in the mellow title track and funky Ahunk Ahunk and Fingers but everything is worthwhile.
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