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Karl Ratzer Group - Finger Prints (LP)
CMP 7 ST, 1979 Germany Solid Karl Ratzer release on CMP Records that musically spans from straight jazz over latino funk to abstract prog. Nice to see Dan Wall on keys here. Not a rare pick but recommended.
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Eugen Cicero - Rokoko Jazz (LP)
MPS 2120 604-1, 196? Germany Like new copy of this 'classic' MPS recording with the famous trio in Eugen Cicero, Peter Witte and Charly Antolini honouring Bach, Mozart, Couperin and more. Check a snippet of L'adolescente.
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Johnny Hartman - I've Been There (LP)
Perception PLP 41, 1973 United States Soul jazz on Perception with Johhny Hartman feeling groovy. Jimmy Heath really shines on tenor sax and flute here. US original with moderate wear to back spine, disc is clean EX.
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Grover Washington Jr - Come Morning (LP)
Elektra ELK K 52 337, 1981 Germany Probably the least sampled Grover Washington Jr record but does not mean it is not any good. Co produced by Ralph Macdonald and Marcus Miller, Paul Griffin and Steve Gadd joins the fun. Check a snippet of East River D...
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Peter Herbolzheimer - Swinging Dancers 1 (LP)
Teldec 625 643, 1984 Germany Nothing for the funk heads here but some enjoyable big band jazz from band leader Herbolzheimer and crew. Unplayed copy with cover in shrink.
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Pedal Point - Dona Nobis Pacem (LP)
CBS 88531, 1981 Netherlands Surprised this one has not got more attention. Double album with lots of producer friendly drums, bass, vocals, strings. Kind of mix between classics, jazz and rock but without wanting to settle in either camp. Good a...
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Billy Cobham - Life & Times (LP)
Atlantic SD 18166, 1976 United States Not as targeted a Cobham release as Spetrum and Crosswinds but equally good with Song For A Friend, East Bay and Wake Up all solid fusion tracks. Obviously lots of drumming here. US original in strong EX condition, co...
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Django Reinhardt - Requiem For A Jazzman (LP)
Ember CJS 810, 1964 United States Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelly take charge but check what heavy hitters are on here, Pierre Cavalli, Leo Pedersen, Maurice Vander and more. UK orginal flipback pressing dating '64. Soft marks but nothing deep...
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Grover Washington Jr - A Secret Place (LP)
Motown WL72081 , 1976 Germany Creed Taylor and Van Gelder in charge of a who's who line up in Harvey Mason, Gave Grusin, Ralph Macdonald, Eric Gale, Steve Kahn and more how can it not turn out good. Check the title track for a feel of funky smooth...
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Peter Herbolzheimer - Swinging Dancers 2 (LP)
Teldec 625 867, 1984 Germany Second release in this big band series with the highlights Herbolzheimer's self penned tracks Some Minor Blues and Little Red Apple. Perfect condition with cover in shrink.
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Billy Cobham - Shabazz (LP)
Atlantic SD 18139, 1975 United States Billy Cobham and friends hit Europe for visits to London and Montreux. This album is worth the money alone for the 13 plus minuttes of mad fusion stir on Shabazz. Great live piece. Near perfect copy with Atlantic inne...
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Return To Forever - No Mystery (LP)
Polydor 2310 378 , 1975 United Kingdom Clarke, White and DiMeola are joined by Chick Corea on what is one of their best. Abstract fusion breakbeat on Sofistifunk and classic sample moment on Flight Of The Newborn. Spotless condition.
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Jacques Loussier - Pulsion (LP)
CBS 84078, 1979 Netherlands Must have breakbeat jazz-funk by the French master. Famously used by Eminem but the album has lots of untapped breaks on top of Pulsion. Gatefold cover with tear on back and edge wear, record is VG+ with superficial m...
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Passport - Handmade (LP)
Atlantic ATL 40483, 1973 Germany 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...
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Peter Herbolzheimer - Swinging Dancers 3 (LP)
Teldec 625 868, 1984 Germany Third and best in the Swinging Dancers series with lots of own compositions. Check Learning The Blues with a nice opening bass loop. Near mint condition.
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Frederic Hand - Jazzantiqua (LP)
RCA AMLI-7126, 1986 United States Very much underrated recording in my ears and eyes. I think the use of 'antique' instruments turn people off but this is actually a really good album that moves from balearic / organic jazz to inspirational ethno vibe...
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Meeting Point - Soft Radio Music (LP)
Carrere 267.002, 1983 Netherlands Little slept on 80s vocal jazz by Dutch fusion pop group Meeting Point. Eef Albers and Theo De Jong on board so expect quality jams and Astrid Seriese doing a wonderful job on vocals.
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St. Tropez Jazz Octett - Jazz Goes Swinging (LP)
Europa E 363, 1968 Germany Definately one of the 'best value for money' European jazz records around. Funky big band grooves throughout and with Johnny Dover, Alex Scorier and obviously a young Marc Moulin (or later Placebo fame) on here you ca...
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Dizzy Gillespie - Klasik Moderniho Jazzu (LP)
Polydor 1 15 1737, 1975 Czech Republic More goodies by Dizzy Gillespie on this seldom seen Polydor pressing with a nice Afro Cuban touch on picks like Ungawa or Bloomdido and straight jazz on Dizzy's Business and Groovin High (soundclip). Cover with lamina...
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Passport - Doldinger Jubilee Concert (LP)
Atlantic WEA Musik 50 070, 1974 Germany Live take from 1973 recorded in Düsseldorf, Klaus Doldinger team up with Brian Auger, Volker Kriegel, Pete York and many other greats. A solid jazz funk recording with lots of drum breaks and loops on top for producti...
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