Fantastic Art Blakey compilation and a perfect starting point for an in-depth exploration into the amazing talents as drummer, composer and band leader. Double album with both disc in solid EX shape, cover and labels ...

Norman Granz production with Lester Young performing live in Washington by late 1956. Good blend of swing and bop on offer here Early eighties Pablo press of this mid fiftes recording session.

Only Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt are credited on the cover but there are several heavy hitters on board with Ray Brown, Stan Levey, Herb Ellis and John Lewis joining in. Great album with Dark Eyes, Be-B...

Creed Taylor & Van Gelder recording with a top line up. Fred Wesley, Eric Gale, Jeremy Steig and obviously Hank himself as a few mentions. Funky Pigeon is the standout cut here but overall a quality Kudu release. Clea...

Much underrated O'Donel Levy album that rare groove fans should give a go. The title track alone makes the investement worthwhile but you also get the funky fusion cut Butta with superb orchestration. US original in n...

Laid back melodic jazz from Garbarek on tenor, soprano and alto sax backed by the (almost) usual supects in DeJohnette and Co. Beautiful mellow fusion jazz. Flawless condition bordering mint.

Two highlights on this late Lou Donaldson Blue Note recording - the tittle track and Sanford & Son Theme. Both are funky and reminds of Donaldson's hay-days. US original with clean punch hole and some light scuffs and...

Essential for the Tribe Called Quest sample but this release has got much more on offer. Quality jazz funk fusion from the sax man and Van Gelder. Visually some flaws to the vinyl but plays great.

Slept on soul jazz album with Jazz Goes To Beat Part 2, a nice mover that can be played out. Top copy with neatly taped edges, vinyl is spotless bordering near mint.

The better if not best album by this Wolfgang Dauner side project teaming up some of the finest names in German Jazz. Mangelsdorff, Krigel, Mariano, Van Royen should spark some interest if you are not familiar with th...

What an excellent collaboration, Birk, Machito and Chico. The 15 min of Afro Cuban experimental jazz on Oro Incienso Y Mirra is a incredible piece of music. German pressing in stunning condition.

One of his best on A&M with a decent cover of Land Of 1000 Dances and two brilliant dancefloor jazz cuts Jama Joe and Dontcha Hear Me Callin To Ya. US original with solid EX vinyl, cover with light ringwear and a smal...

Cabo Frio were still going strong by '86 and had not lost the ability to mix up styles from jazz, boogie and latin. Some straight fusion tracks on here but check Working Out for a slice of get down and boogie. Near pe...

Much underrated debut by Spanish guitarist Manzanita including the scat vocal groover Talco Y Bronce and mid-tempo instrumental Rumba Escabrosa. Don't be scared by the Flamenco / Gypsy orientation, this is a top recor...

Got a soft spot for Astor Piazzolla and his ability to make Tango sound so damm funky. Check Meditango for a snippet of the vibes here. Spotless NM condition.

If you thought Tango could not be funky, check this masterpiece by Astor Piazzolla & Gerry Mulligan. Summit is the deal maker but pretty much all good tracks. Price sticker tear to silver cover.

Doldinger and Co taking off with another quality fusion slice ion Atlantic. Really like this album with abstract cosmic vibes and a good few breaks thrown in on top. Like new copy, cover with lightest storage wear.

Great live material from the Newport Jazz Festival in Japan ano 1963. Quartet setting with Charlie Rouse, Butch Warren, Frankie Dunlop and guest appearance by Pee Wee Russell. Italian press in flawless NM shape, cover...

Classic stuff on Groove Merchant with funky organ grinders like The Groove Fly, Butterfly and more. Best buddy Geroge Freeman guitar picking adding plenty of vibe and Ronald Arnold's tenor is not to be frowned at eith...

Klaus Doldinger as Passport joined by Curt Cress and Wolfgang Schmid set out to record an excellent jazz fusion record that later turned to become a bit of a rare groove classic. Handmade is packed with drum breaks an...