Rare jazz and so much more!
JJ Whitefield & Forced Meditation
Birth Of ConsciousnessFruity Shop (China), 2026.
LP...$53.99
59.99
Some of the most spiritual sounds we've ever heard from JJ Whitefield – a musician we first came to love for his retro funk in years past, but who here is really stepping out into some amazingly righteous territory! Whitefield plays piano, flute, and percussion – and he's chosen a ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Irene Schweizer
Prelude To A Kiss & MoreIntakt (Switzerland), 1986.
CD...$17.99
18.99
A record that's a perfect illustration of everything we love about improvising pianist Irene Schweizer, and everything that makes her so unique! The album's a solo performance from the 80s – and yes, the music is free jazz, but always with this beating heart – this sense of inherent ... CD (Jazz CD)
Muriel Grossmann
MG & The Echoes Of SwingDreamland (Austria), 2026.
A whole new chapter in music for tenorist Muriel Grossmann – as she lives up to the spirit of the title, and takes on jazz styles from earlier generations – but all while working with some of the musicians who made her spiritual sessions so tremendous! It's especially great to hear the ... CD (Jazz CD)
Strawberry (UK), Late 1960s/1970s/Early 1980s. 3CD
CD...$30.99
35.99
A stunning collection of female soul music – all from a time when the scene was really changing a lot, and bringing a whole new level of righteous energy into play! These are tunes of pride and power – not the kind of simple pop or sad love songs of a few years before – but ... CD (Soul CD)
Bobby Williams
Funky SuperflyR&R/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974.
One of THE all-time indie funk classics of the 70s – the standout LP by Bobby Williams, an obscure James Brown-styled vocalist with a really great sound! The style here cops plenty from JB at his funkiest – but that's A-OK with us, because Bobby gets that sound so completely right ... CD (Soul CD)
Prince Mohammed
Inna Him HeadJoe Gibbs/Studio 16 (UK), 1980.
LP...$23.99
29.99
All sorts of great toasting work from Prince Mohammad – aka George Nooks – set up here in the best Joe Gibbs mode of the early 80s! The tunes have a wickedly easygoing flow, and just some slight touches of dub around the edges – making for a record that's as tripped-out as it is ... LP, Vinyl record album (Reggae LP)
Laraaji with Isaiah Collier
OpennessDivision 81, 2026. 2LP
LP...$32.99
39.99
One of the coolest Laraaji albums in years – thanks to the presence of two very hip talents from the Chicago scene – the great Isaiah Collier on tenor sax and percussion, and Sonny Daze on "space echo" and some spoken word passages! Laraaji does all those wonderful, magical ... LP, Vinyl record album (New Age LP)
Haruomi Hosono
Yours SincerelyGhostly International, 2026.
Haruomi Hosono was one of the key creative musical forces on the Japanese scene of the 70s – and all these many decades later, he somehow continues to make really incredible music – sounds that would easily give Hosono a special place, even without his earlier legacy! The album is a ... CD (Japanese CD)
Meditation Music Beyond The Unsleeping Psychopathic Mind
Meditation Music Beyond The Unsleeping Psychopathic MindHidden Harmony, 2026.
LP...$39.99
45.99
Meditation music, but not of the usual sort – as this set of cosmic vibes was spontaneously created in the studio – all improvised, but in very organic, hypnotic modes – so much so we imagine that there was a giant mind meld between all the members of the group! Sounds come from ... LP, Vinyl record album (Out Sound LP)
Adrian Younge
Adrian Younge Presents Afro Disco MakossaLinear Labs, 2026.
CD...$12.99
14.99
The genius of Adrian Younge seems to have no bounds – as after many albums of funk, jazz, Brazilian grooves, and even blacksploitation soundtrack work – Adrian takes on the world of Afro Funk with superb results! The grooves are great right from the start – a leaner take on ... CD (Deep Funk CD)
Yassine Nana
Modern Pop From Mauritania 1984 to 1989Bongo Joe (Switzerland), Mid 1980s.
Skittish grooves from the glory days of the cassette on the African scene – a time when the compact format allowed lots of folks to really get their music out there – often shifting the vibe a bit from the sound of vinyl! That's definitely the case here, as Mauritanian singer Yassine ... CD (Global Grooves CD)
Various
Coconut DreamsMr Bongo (UK), 1970s/1980s.
A wonderfully dreamy collection of grooves – one that's got all the breezy, tropical touches you might guess from the title – but also that great current of global funk we always expect from the Mr Bongo label! The set was put together by Danny McLewin, of Psychemagik – and there' ... CD (Funky Compilations CD)
Idris Muhammad
Power Of Soul (180 gram white vinyl pressing)Kudu/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1974. (reissue)
LP...$38.99
40.99
An incredible record from funky drummer Idris Muhammad! Idris is probably known for his funky break work on Blue Note and Prestige records sessions of the late 60s and early 70s – but by the time of this 1974 album, he was really expanding his style, hitting a laidback groove that went way ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Ezra Collective
Here Because Of HopePartisan, 2026.
Ezra Collective have always been great, but it really feels like there's something special going on this time around – maybe as if the group have realized the important role they've played on the London scene in the past decade or so, as they've helped break down all sorts of boundaries ... CD (Jazz CD)
Funkadelic
Maggot BrainWestbound/ORG, 1971. (reissue)
LP...$28.99
33.99
Amazing stuff – and arguably the greatest early Funkadelic album ever! The set moves past the simple fuzzy style of the group's debut, and the overly-stoned sound of Free Your Mind – and rockets into a heady funk style that's filled with sly social commentary and an incredibly dark ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soul LP)
Ships Of The Pharaohs
Ships Of The Pharaohs – Part 1First Word (UK), 2026.
LP...$20.99
23.99
A great debut from a group who are every bit as compelling as their name – a new project from London producer Last Nubian – who expands his sound here with help from a collective of other singers and musicians on the scene in the city! The music was originally created for a performance ... LP, Vinyl record album (Neo Soul LP)
Muriel Grossmann/
Muriel Grossmann/NooPop (Estonia), 2026.
LP...$45.99
55.99
A fantastic set of studio improvisations from saxophonist Muriel Grossmann and keyboardist Tonu Naissoo – not free jazz, but instead a very organic set of grooves that stand as some of the best work we've heard from either player! Naissoo plays Fender Rhodes and Moog Source, and Muriel is on ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Fred Pallem Et Le Sacre Du Tympan
Francois De Roubaix – 50 Ans ApresLe Sacre Du Tympan (France), 2026.
A mighty cool tribute to the legendary Francois De Roubaix – the French musician who created so many amazing soundtracks in the 60s and 70s – known for both his blend of electronics and live instrumentation, and his very offbeat sense of arrangements and production! Fred Pallem and his ... CD (Sound Library CD)
Rubel
PearlMr Bongo (UK), 2013.
LP...$25.99
28.99
One of the first great musical moments from contemporary Brazilian music genius Rubel – an album that was originally issued only on Youtube, and finally makes it to the record racks! Yet despite those humble origins, the music here is marvelous – already fully-formed, while also being ... LP, Vinyl record album (Brazil LP)
Strut (UK), 1980s. 2LP
A deep dive into the Nigerian music scene of the 80s – served up in a package that follows nicely from the classic Nigeria 70 set from Strut Records! As you'll hear within, the groove definitely changes things up – still as funky and soulful as the previous decade, but with an ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Sun Ra/
Strange City (2CD version)
Cold Spring (UK), 2016.
CD...$20.99
24.99
Not an actual meeting of Sun Ra and Merzbow – although given the jazzman's rise to fame in his late life, that's not actually impossible – and instead, the record features a very unique concept – the music of Ra's "Strange Strings" and "The Magic City" – ... CD (Jazz CD)
Rubel
CasasTratore/Mr Bongo (UK), 2018.
CD...$12.99
14.99
The wonderful second album from Rubel – an artist who quietly came onto the scene in Brazilian music, but who's become one of the most exciting talents on his scene in recent years! The set's got a slightly different vibe than Rubel's debut, which emerged from performances originally ... CD (Brazil CD)
Ibibio Sound Machine
Chopping MountainMerge, 2026.
There's plenty of chopping going on here – as it feels as if Ibibo Sound Machine have really sharpened up their rhythms – using beats and electro touches more than before, and continuing their evolution as one of the most striking groups on the London scene in recent years! The set's ... CD (Global Grooves CD)
Ruffhouse/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1991. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$49.99
54.99
The bold first album from Tim Dog – an MC who steps strongly from his work with the Ultramagnetic MCs, while also bringing their production talents to the record as well! Tim's look on the cover shows his different from that previous group right away – heard famously on the single ... LP, Vinyl record album (Hip Hop LP)
Norma Winstone
Gilles Peterson Presents Norma Winstone Live At Maida ValeBBE (UK), 2026. Gatefold
LP...$34.99
39.99
Vocalist Norma Winstone is a living legend in British jazz – a groundbreaking singer who was part of a big wave of change on the European scene – the generation of Karin Krog, Monica Zetterlund, and other artists who completely transformed the way that the voice was used in jazz – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Vocalists LP)
Nu Genea
People Of The MoonNG (Italy), 2026.
LP...$32.99
36.99
Nu Genea open the door to a more global sound than before – serving up tunes delivered in a variety of different languages, but all united by the sunny Italian groove of the group's previous albums – all in a blend that's pretty unique, and plenty nice throughout! The vibe is a bit ... LP, Vinyl record album (New Grooves LP)
Jerzy Mazzoll
HaikuLep (Poland), 2026.
LP...$27.99
32.99
A really unique album from Polish reedman Jerzy Mazzoll – a player who handles bass clarinet on the record, but also a metal clarinet too – an instrument with a really wonderful sound! But that's just the tip of the iceberg too – as Mazzoll plays here with the group Arythmic Gong ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Peter Thomas with Donna Summer
Black Power (German version)/Mocambo (Germany), Early 1970s. (pic cover)
7-inch...$15.99
19.99
A rare early single from Donna Summer – way before her disco fame, and with backings from the very groovy Peter Thomas – who comes up with a style that's quite a change from Donna's usual groove! Given Thomas' soundtrack-trained ear for unusual sounds, there's a great mix of dramatic ... 7-inch, Vinyl record (Funky 45's 7-inch)
Bill Beau Trio
Bill Beau Trio – Live At The Blueport LoungeMisty/Mo Jazz (UK), Late 1960s. (reissue)
LP...$29.99
33.99
A fantastic set of 60s soul jazz material – every bit as great as some of the classics on Prestige Records at the time, but also grittier too – with a vibe that makes the whole record sound like some raw stack of jazzy 45s! Bill Beau plays both Hammond organ and vibes – often at ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Novi Singers
Novi Singers Pay TributePolskie Nagrania (Poland), Mid 1970s.
CD...$16.99
19.99
A really great record from this legendary Polish jazz vocal group – one that features more covers of English tunes than some of their other albums – all set to some really fantastic arrangements that make the songs really shine! There's almost a Sunshine Pop vibe to the record at times ... CD (Vocalists CD)
Tenderlonious
Africa/22A (UK), 2026.
CD...$15.99
16.99
Maybe the most spiritual album we've ever heard from UK reedman Tenderlonious – definitely a set that will silence anyone who thinks his name is a bit gimmicky and that some of his previous concepts were too! Here, Tenderlonious takes on the music of John Coltrane – working in a live ... CD (Jazz CD)
Ann Peebles
Tellin' ItHi Records/Fat Possum, 1975.
It's the mid 70s, and the great Ann Peebles is still very much in classic form – but also evolving with the rest of the Memphis scene too – finding just the right way to serve up deep soul vocals with a more sophisticated vibe! The mighty Willie Mitchell is at the helm on production, ... CD (Soul CD)
Vince Guaraldi
It's A Mystery Charlie Brown (clear vinyl pressing)LMFP, 1973.
LP...$31.99
33.99
One of the coolest, grooviest Peanuts soundtracks of the 70s – and one of the most obscure, too – a gem of a jazzy album that comes from a time when Vince Guaraldi was using a lot of Fender Rhodes and other keyboards in the mix, but still keeping things as lean and charming as on the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Emma Dayhuff
MountainsDivision 81, 2026.
LP...$32.99
36.99
Bassist Emma Dayhuff leads a wonderful group of musicians here in a very spiritual session – one that's got great moments of subtle beauty mixed with those of bolder emotions – all at a level that clearly marks Dayhuff as a player to keep our eyes on! We already loved her previous ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Tubby Hayes
Unexpected Pleasure (3CD set)Jazz In Britain (UK), Late 1950s/1960s/Early 1970s. 3CD
CD...$26.99
34.99
A fantastic set, and one that's definitely an unexpected pleasure – as it's overflowing with never-released work from British tenor giant Tubby Hayes! This isn't a set of scratchy live recordings of standards – as much of the material here was done in various studios, and features all ... CD (Jazz CD)
Isaiah Collier
Joy EP (purple vinyl pressing)Brownswood (UK), 2026.
LP...$32.99
36.99
A damn amazing record from Isaiah Collier – an artist we already love to death, but one who's set to take over the world with this EP! Collier's best known to most as a spiritual jazz tenorist, but here he emerges as a righteous soul singer with a really wonderful soul – as uplifting ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
All Score Media (Germany), Late 1960s.
One of the coolest musical scores ever – a whole host of groovy tunes that were originally used in a late 60s German sci fi show – and done by the mad soundtrack genius Peter Thomas! Thomas also has roots in jazz, and there's plenty of that here – especially on lots of tracks ... CD (Soundtracks CD)
Jerzy Milian
Baazaar (SACD)Polskie Nagrania (Poland), 1969.
An incredible record from Jerzy Milian – easily one of the hippest vibes players in Europe in the 60s, and a key member of the Polish jazz scene that also included Krzystof Komeda and Tomasz Stanko! The album's an extremely evocative session that features Milian's vibes and marimba mostly in ... CD (Jazz CD)
John Coltrane
Meditations (UHQCD pressing)Impulse (Japan), 1966.
An album that's quite different than you might expect from the title – one of the most adventurous records issued on Impulse during the life of John Coltrane! The tracks here are all quite free and far-reaching – hardly the mellow "meditations you might expect – and more the ... CD (Jazz CD)
Audio Fidelity/Real Gone, 1969. (reissue)
LP...$27.99
33.99
One of the coolest albums ever cut by Bob Azzam – an Egyptian singer who worked in a variety of modes during the 60s, but who really knocks it out of the park with this oddity from the end of the decade! The album's definitely a rock set, but one that's cut by someone who's a bigger showman ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Steve Lacy
AxiemeRed (Italy), 1975.
CD...$15.99
17.99
One of the most captivating 70s solo soprano saxophone albums from the great Steve Lacy – and that's saying a lot, given how many wonderful records he was doing in this mode! The performance was captured in an Italian church, and there's just a bit of the resonance of the space in the music ... CD (Jazz CD)
Juan Carlos Calderon
Bloque 6Hispavox/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1968.
LP...$29.99
33.99
A fantastic jazz set from 60s Spain – and one that owes nothing at all to the American scene – a record with a groove that's as fresh as anything that was coming out of other parts of the EU jazz world at the time – really breaking new ground in its approach to rhythm and tone! ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Island/Prestige Elite, 1975. (reissue)
LP...$27.99
29.99
A real 70s killer from Osibisa – recorded at the time when the group were really going strong, and coming up with this effortless blend of West African roots, contemporary soul, and maybe just a bit of crossover instrumental energy that got them plenty of attention from the rock and prog ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Archie Shepp
Black Ballads (180 gram yellow vinyl pressing)Timeless/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1992. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$41.99
44.99
Archie Shepp is one of the most unique players in jazz – an artist who started out completely avant at the beginning of his career, then moved to spiritual jazz explorations, then to straighter jazz material in later decades – but always with all that knowledge of the edges and farther ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Supertights
SupertightsQ Sounds (France), 2020.
LP...$25.99
29.99
A great little group, even if they're not supertight – because instead they have this great way with an easygoing flow – creating sounds that are funky, but also laidback – as the jazzy instrumentation really gets a chance to find its own way, all while the group never tries to ... LP, Vinyl record album (Deep Funk LP)
Galt MacDermot
Gutterball – A Collection Of Unreleased TracksKilmarnock, 1970s.
Never-issued funky work from the legendary Galt MacDermot – all vintage tracks, brought together with the feel of a classic 70s sound library album! The tunes all have different themes, and a few of them are instrumental versions of tracks that MacDermot recorded with vocals – almost ... CD (Jazz CD)
Supertights
Supertights 2Q Sounds (France), 2022.
LP...$25.99
29.99
A second great set of grooves from Supertight – a cool French combo who almost make the music seem effortless – as they serve up a richly funky array of sounds, but all without ever seeming as if they're ever trying too hard at all! As before, there's some great use of flute – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Deep Funk LP)
Litto Nebbia
Fuera Del CieloTrova/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1975. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$29.99
33.99
A fantastic blend of fusion and prog from the Argentine scene of the 70s – and an album that never lets up at all – really burning with these long tracks that are full of jazzy solos, and just a touch of vocals from the leader! Litto Nebbia produced the set, and steps out on this ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Woody Shaw
Woody Shaw With The Tone Jansa QuartetTimeless (Netherlands), 1985.
LP...$13.99
29.99
One of our favorite Woody Shaw albums from his later years – and an album that's got the same joyous spirit and free soaring feel of his best 70s work on Muse – really soaring with a sense of life and freedom in a really great way! The core group on the album is the Tone Jansa Quartet ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Tomasz Stanko
Music 81 – Polish Jazz Vol 69Polskie Nagrania (Poland), 1982.
CD...$16.99
19.99
A lost chapter in the career of Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko – better known for his recent recordings on ECM, and his classic 60s work with Komeda – but sounding surprisingly great here as well! The album's a relatively straight set of tracks that feature Stanko with a quartet – ... CD (Jazz CD)
Island/Prestige Elite, 1976. (reissue)
LP...$27.99
29.99
Osibisa's smoothing things up a bit by this point – going for a groove that's partially African-inspired, but which also has some mainstream Caribbean touches, and an overall approach that uses more mainstream R&B styles than on some of their previous records. The sound isn't bad, though ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Guo Yongzhang
Zhuizi SelectionsOld Heaven (China), 2019.
CD...$17.99
23.99
A great album from the Old Heaven label – one that most folks know for its excellent series of improvised music, but one that's also been doing a lot to unite that music with older elements of Chinese culture! This album's a great example of that – as it reworks an older tradition of ... CD (Global Grooves CD)
Osibisa
Black Magic Night – Osibisa Live At The Royal Festival Hall (180 gram blue & gold vinyl pressing)Prestige Elite, 1977. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$37.99
39.99
A surprisingly strong set from Osibisa – one that's got a full, rich, soulful feel – much better than we might have expected for an album recorded at the Royal Festival Hall! The venue's no surprise, though, given that Osibisa were clearly on top of their game at the time – and ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
All Score Media (Germany), Late 1960s/Early 1970s.
Fantastic work from the legendary Peter Thomas – one of the many mighty chapters in his great run of music on the German scene! As you'll see on the cover, the tunes here are from a TV show in the early 70s – and Thomas' music for the program is ever bit as wonderful as his sci fi and ... CD (Soundtracks CD)
Jeff Parker
New Breed (IA11 edition – with bonus tracks)International Anthem, 2016.
CD...$14.99
15.99
The record we've been waiting years for Jeff Parker to make – a fantastic funky set that shows off a whole new side of his talents! Parker's guitar has been on plenty of great albums over the past decade or two, but this set may well be one of his greatest moments so far – a really ... CD (Jazz CD)
High Rise
My Baby's GoneAthens Of The North (UK), Mid 1980s.
LP...$25.99
29.99
That's an 80s image of the Chicago skyline on the cover – the location where these rare gems were recorded back in the day – all brought together on record for the first time ever! High rise are the duo of Tony Poe and Harry Malone – the latter of whom had cut some work on the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soul LP)
Takeo Moriyama
ManaTokuma (Japan), 1994. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$51.99
59.99
A lost gem from the Japanese jazz scene of the 90s – and a record that feels much more like the hard-burning spiritual jazz that drummer Takeo Moriyama gave us back at the start of his career! This album's been missed by some fans of spiritual jazz, because it was initially only issued on CD ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Children Of Zeus
As The World BurnsFirst Word (UK), 2026.
CD...$13.99
15.99
Great work from Children Of Zeus – a Manchester duo who have a wonderful way of blending hip hop and soul – an approach that should make them huge over on our side of the Atlantic, and which makes this great third album an underground gem through and through! The record's got this mix ... CD (Neo Soul CD)
Andrzej Trzaskowski with Ted Curson
SeantPolskie Nagrania (Poland), 1965/1966.
CD...$16.99
19.99
Incredible modern jazz from the Polish scene of the 60s – a rare album by pianist Andrzej Trzaskowski, featuring work by American trumpeter Ted Curson! Like the work of Komeda from the time, the album is a bold, fresh, modern statement that's clearly steeped in work by other 60s American ... CD (Jazz CD)
Angelo Badalamenti
Blue VelvetVarese, 1986. (reissue)
LP...$27.99
29.99
A wonderfully creepy soundtrack – and one that would provide an important preface to the huge musical legacy that Angelo Baldamenti would give David Lynch for Twin Peaks! This soundtrack features half of Baldamenti's eerie, airy sounds – and half of the kind of old school numbers that ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soundtracks LP)
Flower Travellin Band
SatoriWarner/Munster (Spain), 1971. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$32.99
36.99
One of the heavier albums to come from Japan in the early 70s – and wicked batch of tripped-out, fuzzy tunes to rival the best hard grooving rock anywhere at the time! Flower Travellin Band have a basic approach that's built on pounding drums and rumbling basslines – and although the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Japanese LP)
Soul Vendors & Others
Soul Vendors On TourCoxsone/Studio One, Late 1960s. (reissue)
Not a live album from this legendary group – as you might expect from the title – but instead a crucial early Studio One album that showcases their groundbreaking rhythms behind a host of great singers on the Kingston scene! With players like Roland Alphonso on tenor and Jackie Mittoo ... LP, Vinyl record album (Reggae LP)
Nechazz
Pieces Of A DreamHabibi Funk (Germany), Late 1980s.
CD...$14.99
22.99
A fantastic bit of 80s soul from Nechazz – certainly not a household name in the US, and maybe not even one in Jordan – where he recorded these tracks in his home studio during the latter part of the decade! The music is very much in an American soul, right down to the English language ... CD (Global Grooves CD)
Fantasy/Craft, 1959. (reissue)
LP...$23.99
25.99
Maybe one of the coolest albums of poetry ever recorded – a set that features a young, pre-hippie Allen Ginsberg – delivering his epic poem Howel, plus some other key works too. The young Ginsberg's voice is great – and really fills the works with a lot of bitterness and cynicism ... LP, Vinyl record album (Spoken Word LP)
Various
Studio One RootsStudio One/Soul Jazz (UK), 1970s.
An excellent dip into the more righteous material from the Studio One catalog – work from that shifting soundscape of the 70s, at a time when social messages and political themes were really becoming a key part of reggae! As the music changed, Studio One was right there to record some of the ... CD (Reggae CD)
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalos
African Rock (pure vinyl pressing)Dan/Lawson (Japan), 1971. (reissue)
LP...$48.99
54.99
Don't think "African rock", think spiritual jazz – as the set's a brilliant blend of the funky styles of Akira Ishikawa and his Count Buffalos combo with some deeper percussive elements that bring a whole new global sound to his music! Ishikawa was already a tremendous talent ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
John Kaizan Neptune with Arakawa Band
Bamboo (green vinyl pressing)Toshiba/Universal (Japan), 1980. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
49.99
Bamboo flute and funky grooves – a great little set that mixes the talents of John Kaizan Neptune with the electric jazz of the Arakawa Band – in a way that recalls American work from the Kudu generation! Although other players often play the bamboo flute with a sleepier sound – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Elvin Jones
Dear John C (180 gram pressing)Impulse, 1965. (reissue)
LP...$36.99
38.99
One of the more unusual albums on Impulse – and a beautiful session that's filled with surprises you wouldn't expect! Elvin Jones leads a group of well-chosen bandmates in a hip set of tracks that's sort of a "letter" to Coltrane – with groupings that include either Roland ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Reprise/Grapefruit (UK), Late 60s. 6CD
CD...$43.99
74.99
A huge collection of work from one of the most enigmatic groups of the 60s – all of their classic albums for Reprise, plus rare material too! First up is the self-titled Electric Prunes set, in stereo and mono - an early moment of genius from The Electric Prunes – and exactly the kind ... CD (Rock CD)
Neil Young
Tonight's The NightReprise/Rhino, 1975. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$30.99
32.99
One of the darkest Neil Young albums of the 70s, but also one of the most personal too – a record that's filled with that special place that Young was taking his music at the time – more stripped-down, but also more powerful too – as most tunes echo the moody image on the cover! ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Mai Yamane
Sorry (blue vinyl pressing)Continental/Teichiku (Japan), 1981. (reissue)
LP...$50.99
59.99
A slinky city pop classic from Mai Yamane – a set that features a gentle groove on most tracks, which has Mai sounding even more soulful than some of her contemporaries on the Japanese scene – really hitting a warmly expressive mode that's got more of the depth of American soul than ... LP, Vinyl record album (Japanese LP)
London (France), 1986. 3CD
CD...$22.99
26.99
This might well be the record that put Bananarama over the top on a global scale – as the set's got a very strong 80s pop vibe throughout, with less of their earlier ties to 60s girl group modes! And in fact, the dominance of catchy instrumentation and bold drum programs balances the sound ... CD (Rock CD)
Cherry Red (UK), 1990s/2000s. 4CDs
CD...$35.99
36.99
When the moment of shoegaze first came on the UK scene, the term was used as a bit of a joke – to refer to some of the inward-looking fans who were a bit different than rowdier rock audiences in earlier generations – but the term also stuck, too – and helped give a name to a long-r ... CD (Rock CD)
Moonpie
Moonpie (yellow vinyl pressing)Lanark/P-Vine (Japan), 1977. (reissue)
LP...$35.99
44.99
A rare 70s set from Moonpie – a blue-eyed funk group from the southern scene, but one who've got a great soul singer in the lead – the excellent Jimmy Hardaway, who takes the lead when the group isn't focusing on instrumentals! Jimmy's vocals are on most of the record, but the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soul LP)
Albert Dailey
RenaissanceCatalyst/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978.
CD...$17.99
21.99
An overlooked gem from this great pianist – one of his few dates as a leader, and maybe the boldest of them all – as the session really soars with a heck of a lot of spiritual energy! The vibe here is maybe more in the Muse Records side of the spectrum than Strata East, but that's OK ... CD (Jazz CD)
Wendell Harrison & Tribe
Love Is Everywhere – Tribute To Pharoah SandersP-Vine (Japan), 2026.
If there's anyone we'd trust with a tribute to Pharoah Sanders, it's saxophonist Wendell Harrison – whose 70s recordings for the Tribe Records label were very much part of the spiritual moment of Pharoahs generation! Harrison's talents haven't dimmed since those years, and he's continued to ... CD (Jazz CD)
Hiromasa Suzuki
Skip Step Colgen (red vinyl pressing)Toshiba/Lawson (Japan), 1977. (reissue)
LP...$45.99
51.99
A killer record from the Japanese scene of the 70s – one that begins with a funky drum break, then only gets better and better as things move on! Hiromasa Suzuki plays plenty of sweet keyboards on the record – at a level that's definitely influenced by Herbie Hancock's work from the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Free Orbit
Free Jazz Goes UndergroundMPS/Solid (Japan), 1970.
CD...$17.99
21.99
Not a free jazz set – as you might guess from the title – but an excellent mix of funk and rock elements with the sweet electric style of MPS jazz – a totally hip, slightly psych album that sits well with the label's classics from artists like Dave Pike or Dee Dee, Barry & The ... CD (Jazz CD)
Akira Miyazawa
Akira Miyazawa (aka Yamame) (180 gram clear vinyl pressing)King (Japan), 1962. (reissue)
LP...$45.99
54.99
If the cover image of a Akira Miyazawa fishing in a trout stream wasn't already enough to make us love this one, the music on the disc certainly is – as the album's a real shining jewel in the Japanese jazz scene of the 60s, the kind of record that really set a whole new standard for the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Hiroshi Sato
Orient (green vinyl pressing)Kitty/Lawson (Japan), 1979. (reissue)
LP...$45.99
49.99
Funky fusion from late 70s Japan – a set that's got a bit of vocals in the lead on some tracks, but which really opens up with some sweet keyboard-heavy instrumentation! There's almost a sharper, more soul-based groove here than on other Japanese sessions of the time – and the presence ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science
Trip The Night FantasticCandid, 2026.
Terri Lynne Carrington has gotten more and more righteous in recent years – and here, she opens the door to let in a whole host of equally righteous talents – a long list of musicians and singers that includes Brandee Younger, Aaron Parks, Rashaan Carter, Ian Michael, Angela Davis, Lizz ... CD (Jazz CD)
Masahiko Togashi
We Now CreateVictor (Japan), 1969. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$45.99
54.99
Some of the wildest sounds we've ever heard from Japanese drummer Masahiko Togashi – a set that really lives up to its title's promise of immediate creative activity, as the whole thing feels as if it was spontaneously improvised throughout! There's definitely a free jazz approach taking ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Strawberry (UK), Late 1960s/Early 1970s. 6CD
CD...$43.99
54.99
A massive package – one that features 10 full albums, 25 bonus tracks, and lots of surprises along the way – all to document the fantastic run of music that the 5th Dimension gave the world in the late 60s and early 70s! The group has its roots deep in the LA scene, but it wasn't until ... CD (Soul CD)
Keith Hudson
Torch Of Freedom (both versions)Atra/17 North Parade (UK), 1975. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$39.99
44.99
An amazing debut from Keith Hudson – a record with undeniably soulful power all the way through – a strong testament to the lasting talents of this memorable singer from the 70s! The production's mighty nice too – often dubby at points, yet in really unconventional ways – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Reggae LP)
Kiyoshi Sugimoto
LA Master (blue vinyl pressing)Express/Universal (Japan), 1978. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
49.99
A wonderfully soulful fusion set from late 70s Japan – one of those gems recorded at the time when their scene was arguably serving up a better version of the music than most of the labels back here in the US! Guitarist Kiyoshi Sugimoto is in the lead, and gets all sorts of great solo space ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Zambia Music Parlour/Now Again, 1977. (reissue)
LP...$25.99
28.99
Some of the heaviest sounds we've ever heard from Paul Ngozi and the Ngozi family – an album that's filled with fantastic basslines and wickedly fuzzy guitar! We're not entirely sure if the album is live or not – the cover notes are a bit lean – but the sound is incredible, ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Irene Sjogren
Sweet SurpriseP-Vine (Japan), 1985.
Warm and jazzy vocals from this little-known Swedish singer – recorded in the mid 80s, but with the gently gliding feel of some of our favorite work from the 70s! Irene's working with a small group that features trumpet, piano, bass, and drums – and the tracks on the set are a really ... CD (Vocalists CD)
Sapporo/Lawson (Japan), 2015. (reissue)
LP...$52.99
59.99
Beautiful work from pianist Ryo Fukui – a relatively recent set, but one that sparkles with all the charm and imagination of his famous records from years back! The format is a familiar trio – with Takumi Awaya on bass and Itetsu Takemura on drums – but as always with Fukui, the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Cold Diamond & Mink
Organ-IzedTimmion (Finland), 2026.
Cold Diamond & Mink definitely get organ-ized here – as they serve up instrumental readings of tunes from the debut album of Emilia Sisco – all with organ lines in place of all of the vocals! The keys are credited to "Mr Sophisticated Fingers" – and the record's not ... CD (Deep Funk CD)
Bora Rokovic
Ultra NativeMPS (Germany), 1971.
CD...$11.99
14.99
One of the most obscure 70s sessions on the legendary MPS label – and one of the coolest, too – as it features a really unique take on piano trio jazz, with all sorts of wonderful surprises along the way! Bora Rokovic plays both acoustic and electric piano, and both he and his trio ... CD (Jazz CD)
Lawson (Japan), 2004. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$58.99
69.99
A legendary pianist in very familiar territory – as Ryo Fukui works at the Slowboat club in Sapporo, which was his residence for many years! Fukui is probably best known for a run of famous albums in the late 70s and early 80s – but as the years went on, his skills as a player just got ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
John Edwards
Tin Man – The Unissued Second Aware AlbumAware/Kent (UK), Mid 1970s.
LP...$25.99
29.99
Early work from John Edwards – a vocalist who'd later go onto work with The Spinners, but who's heard here on some much rootsier solo work from the start of his career! The set brings together material that Edwards recorded for the Aware label right around the same time as his self-titled ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soul LP)
Soul Revivers
Holding It DownAcid Jazz (UK), 2026.
Righteous sounds from the Soul Revivers – a contemporary group, but one who've got the spirit of 70s Kingston – working here in a strong roots oriented mode with help from giants who include Johnny Clarke, Vin Gordan, and Susan Cadogan! The cover image is a great shot of the Notting ... CD (Deep Funk CD)
Lawson (Japan), 1977. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$60.99
69.99
A never-issued live set from Japanese pianist Ryo Fukui – a tremendous player who was part of a special new generation of piano players in the 70s – very warm and fluid, but always with a sense of adventure too – in ways that make music like this very different than American work ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Toshiyuki Sekine
LongingSomethin Cool (Japan), 2026.
CD...$24.99
29.99
Pianist Toshiyuki Sekine is very much back in form in recent years – returning to the studio and creating the kind of magic that made his albums of the 70s such treasures among fans of Japanese jazz! This set has a completely gorgeous sound – as Sekine plays a Fazioli piano with a ... CD (Jazz CD)
St John Green
St John GreenFlick Disc/Cosmic Rock (Italy), 1968. (reissue)
LP...$26.99
29.99
Late 60s madness from St John Green – an obscure set produced by Kim Fowley, and a record that's filled with plenty of Fowley's best trademark touches! The songs themselves are already pretty great – filled with odd themes and offbeat instrumentation on guitar and organ – but ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, & Dafnis Prieto
FifteenNonesuch, 2026.
LP...$26.99
28.99
A fantastic trio performance, and one that marks some of the best recent work for all musicians involved – a setting that has pianist Vijay Iyer coming on with a bolder focus than usual, Henry Threadgill really stepping up on reeds, and drummer Dafnis Prieto urging on the proceedings in a ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Old Heaven (China), 2022.
CD...$17.99
22.99
Maybe the greatest recording we've ever heard of saxophonist Lao Dan – a solo set, as you'd guess from the title – and one that has him using his tenor in all these amazing ways – often with phrasing and tones that make us think he's using a different reed instrument at times, and ... CD (Jazz CD)
Slow Boat/Lawson (Japan), 1994. (reissue)
LP...$52.99
59.99
A lost chapter in the career of Japanese pianist Ryo Fukui – a beautiful solo set recorded quite a few years after his famous early classics – but a set that shows Fukui still every bit as full of imagination as before! There's no bass or drums on the set, but many tunes have Ryo ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
James Brandon Lewis
OmniIntakt (Switzerland), 2026.
CD...$16.99
19.99
A record with a gentle but strong sense of urgency – one that seems to come from the sharp-edged tenor of James Brandon Lewis, and the always-amazing drum work of Chad Taylor – who really seems to spur the reedman onto new heights here! The rest of the group features Aruan Ortiz on ... CD (Jazz CD)
Sullivan Fortner
Leave That In ThereArtwork, 2026.
Pianist Sullivan Fortner just seems to grow and grow with each new release – and there's a special kind of energy here that's soon to make him one of the leading lights in contemporary jazz! Fortner's got this amazing approach to the piano here – nothing too radical, but very much his ... CD (Jazz CD)
Bear Family (Germany), 1950s.
CD...$16.99
21.99
There's a few gals shopping on the cover, but the sound of the collection is much grittier than that image might make you expect – all sorts of early rock, rockabilly, R&B, and other 50s styles – often very different modes, but tied together with themes of clothing and fashion! The ... CD (Rock CD)
Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray
Spirit Groove – Golden Sea Duo in ShenzhenOld Heaven (China), 2023.
CD...$17.99
22.99
The mighty Kahil El'Zabar works here with one of his greatest musical collaborators ever – reedman David Murray, who first started doing work alongside Kahil many decades back! Both players really seem to bring out the best in each other – with Murray's tenor giving the music this rich ... CD (Jazz CD)
Dizzy Reece & Jimmy Owens
Dizzy Reece/Timeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1968.
CD...$17.99
22.99
A never-issued live set from a group we're not sure we ever knew anything about – a combo that features the twin trumpets of Dizzy Reece and Jimmy Owens – the former a British player best known for his work on Blue Note in the late 50s, the latter a young genius whose talents are just ... CD (Jazz CD)
Mos Def
EcstaticDowntown/Rhymesayers, 2009.
CD...$12.99
14.99
A triumphant solo effort from Mos Def – and a legit late aughties classic! The Ecstatic originally came out Downtown Records after a troubled end-run at Geffen for Mos and just a couple years before he retired the stage name, so it almost feels like the end of an era, but the vibe is SO ... CD (Hip Hop CD)
Hamid Drake & Pat Thomas
Mountain Sees A MountainOld Heaven (China), 2019.
CD...$17.99
22.99
Stunning sounds from the mighty Pat Thomas – an artist who approaches his piano with maybe even more sense of power than Hamid Drake approaches his drums – although we can also say that both artists really seem to resonate with each other strongly in the way that they balance out ... CD (Jazz CD)
Harold Ousley
Kid (red vinyl pressing)Cobblestone/Sillitoe (Italy), 1972. (reissue)
Quite possibly the greatest solo effort from saxophonist Harold Ousley – a groovy electric funk album recorded with Neal Creque on keyboards and Jay Leonhart on bass – hitting these great rolling lines that give the record a different groove than usual! The sound is a bit like some the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Womack Sisters
Womack SistersDaptone, 2026.
The Womack Sisters grew up in a mighty soulful household – as their parents are 80s soul giants Cecil and Linda Womack, the latter of whom iss the daughter of Sam Cooke – and their uncle was Bobby Womack too – which is quite a legacy to live up to! And the trio definitely does ... LP, Vinyl record album (Deep Funk LP)
Little Milton
We're Gonna Make It (180 gram pressing)Checker/Universal, 1965. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$36.99
38.99
A classic Chicago crossover of blues and soul – a wonderful album from Little Milton, and one that's cut with some of the same sophisticated overtones as work by Bobby "Blue" Bland at the time! The backings here are superb – arranged by Phil Wright and James Carter with a ... LP, Vinyl record album (Blues LP)
Warner/Rhino, 1982. LP/3CD
CD...$66.99
69.99
A real shift for the B-52s – a record that's got quite a different sound than the group's first two full albums, and which really shows them as having a more diverse approach than might have been expected! The key change here is David Byrne – who's on the record as both a producer and ... CD (Rock CD)
Tony Williams Lifetime
Turn It Over (with bonus track)Polydor/Esoteric (UK), 1970.
CD...$15.99
19.99
Although Tony Williams started out as one of the most subtle drummers of the 60s, this album has him coming a long way from his "new thing" Blue Note recordings – and taking off with enough power to reach the moon! The group featured is Williams classic Lifetime lineup – with ... CD (Jazz CD)
Ace (UK), Late 1960s/1970s/Early 1980s. 2LP Gatefold
LP...$31.99
36.99
A very cool collection, and not the batch of car-themed oldies you might expect – as instead, the whole thing's overflowing with excellent British sound library instrumentals – the cream of the crop of labels that include De Wolfe, Chappell and Hudson – all with a soaring vibe ... LP, Vinyl record album (Sound Library LP)
Saul Williams
Leap Life (with poster)Big Dada (UK), 2026. 2LP
LP...$36.99
38.99
Saul Williams is an artist who's pretty darn hard to peg, and that's what we love about him – one of the most unique talents of his time – a singer, poet, thinker, writer, and musical visionary – one whose talents here get a great sort of focus in the hands of producer Carlos Nino! ... LP, Vinyl record album (Neo Soul LP)
Johnny Hartman
Voice That Is (180 gram pressing)Impulse, 1964. (reissue)
LP...$36.99
38.99
At the time of this album, Johnny Hartman definitely was the voice that is – a singer with a new level of maturity for the 60s, and a voice that's far more masculine than the geeky look of the photo on the cover! Hartman's sound here is smooth and warm, but never in a too-commercial way ... LP, Vinyl record album (Vocalists LP)
A Certain Ratio
Joy Of Sextet (colored vinyl pressing with bonus tracks)Factory/Mute, 1982.
LP...$34.99
36.99
A fantastic new mix of the classic Sextet album from 1982 – quite possibly the funkiest album ever by the groundbreaking British group A Certain Ratio – filled with lots of heavy post-disco bass and percussion, all rattling away with the energy of some of the best work on Ze Records a ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Gearbox (UK), 1966.
Never-issued live work from Ella Fitzgerald – working here on most tracks with backing from the Duke Ellington orchestra – on a date recorded a few months before their legendary Cote D'Azur album for Verve! The vibe here is great – that Ellington swing unlocking a special sort of ... CD (Vocalists CD)
Jimmy Smith
Softly As A Summer Breeze (180 gram pressing)Blue Note, 1958. (reissue)
LP...$25.99
28.99
Material recorded early in the Blue Note career of Jimmy Smith – but not issued until the mid 60s, and often overlooked at the time! The record's still in the spare trio mode of the early Jimmy Smith years – but is a bit lighter and more lyrical than before – a nice change from ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Lennie Hibbert
CreationStudio One, Late 1960s. (reissue)
Beautiful work from Lennie Hibbert – sweetly soulful instrumentals, with a warm early Studio One sound! The set's heavy on organ and vibes – mixed in a rocksteady and mellow reggae set of rhythms – all stepping along in a way that's almost a Kingston take on American soul ... LP, Vinyl record album (Reggae LP)
Heavenly Sweetness (France), Late 1980s/1990s.
CD...$15.99
24.99
A killer collection of zouk – that magical musical movement that arose in the French Antilles in the late 80s – a unique blend of Caribbean elements with some of the headier sounds of other urban scenes! There's lots of influence here from hip hop and dancehall in the rhythms – ... CD (Global Grooves CD)
Peter Evans
Into The Silence (with bonus DVD)Old Heaven (China), 2020.
The title's a great one for this beautiful showcase for the improvising trumpet talents of Peter Evans – as the music seems to slide back and forth from spare passages that use silence, to those that create all sorts of wonderfully bold, bracing tones on the trumpet – all at a level ... CD (Jazz CD)
Smoke
EverythingMPS/Solid (Japan), 1973.
CD...$17.99
21.99
An overlooked gem on the legendary MPS label – a set that's not issued by the European acts that MPS normally released, but by an obscure California combo who move beautifully between spiritual sounds, electric elements, funky moments, and just about everything else in between! The group's ... CD (Jazz CD)
Geater Davis
Sweet Woman's Love (Japanese paper sleeve edition)House Of Orange/Big Pink (South Korea), 1971.
CD...$19.99
26.99
The lasting testament of the mighty Geater Davis – a really incredible southern singer with a deep soul sound that few others can match! Although Davis didn't record nearly as much as his contemporaries, he's got a sound that matches or beats them – a raw, raspy quality that's a bit ... CD (Soul CD)
Faust with Keiji Heino
This Is The Right Path (2LP/Old Heaven (China), 2016. 2LP/CD
LP...$70.99
74.99
Maybe one of the greatest Faust moments of the 21st Century – a fantastic concert performance that not only features noise guitar genius Keiji Haino, but also all sorts of other instrumental and visual surprises as well! There's a loose, improvised vibe to the whole thing – and ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Muddy Waters
At Newport 1960 (180 gram pressing)Chess/Universal, 1960. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$36.99
38.99
Muddy Waters makes a classic appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival – playing a folksy set of blues in the years before the festival had turned more strongly towards that sort of music! The performance is surprisingly well-recorded – at a level that's similar to Waters' earlier studio ... LP, Vinyl record album (Blues LP)
Underground Set
Underground SetPantonic/Morgan Blue Town (UK), 1969.
LP...$25.99
29.99
A really groovy little record – definitely "underground", but with lots of funky sound library appeal – given that the group were mostly a studio combo, put together to record a few records like this! The set's mostly instrumental, and is filled with loads of strong organ ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
George Benson
Giblet Gravy (180 gram pressing)Verve, 1967. (reissue)
LP...$25.99
28.99
Very groovy work from guitarist George Benson – and a set that really helped him make the transition from small group soul jazz to some of his more ambitious work to come! The album's still quite soulful and a bit funky at times – but it also features larger arrangements from the great ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Caroline True (UK), Late 1960s/1970s/Early 1980s. 2LP
LP...$38.99
44.99
Space rock, spacey sounds, and lots lots more – all brought together in a wonderful selection of vintage tracks that are all hand-picked by the mighty Jon Savage! You might take ethereal folk of the late 60s as the starting point, then move through the heady sounds of the prog generation, ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Gary Bartz & Your Brother's Keeper
Where Rivers MeetBrownswood (UK), 2026.
One of the greatest albums in years from the legendary saxophonist Gary Bartz – and a set that seems to take him right back to the spiritual sound of his earliest recordings – thanks in large part to the music of Your Brother's Keeper – a very hip collective from the London scene! ... CD (Jazz CD)
Various
Stax Does The BeatlesStax, Late 1960s/Early 1970s.
LP...$24.99
26.99
Stax Does The Beatles – and they do a pretty nice job of it too! The collection's a much better one than you might expect from the title and cover – as the grooves here are all pretty darn soulful, and not just simple copycat modes of hits by the Fab Four – but even more ... LP, Vinyl record album (Funky Compilations LP)
James Dallas
Life Forms (180 gram vinyl pressing)James Dallas/Tidal Waves, 1982. (reissue)
LP...$11.99
18.99
A sweet set of funky jazz from the Milwaukee scene at the start of the 80s – a great little record that takes the styles of bigger fusion acts of the time, but delivers things in a leaner, less-polished style! James Dallas is at the head of the group, playing soprano sax and Fender Rhodes ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Lemon (UK), Late 1970s/Early 1980s/1995. 3CD
CD...$30.99
38.99
A great collection of work from one of the most unique groups to emerge in the 70s – a trio of sisters who sing together as well as they write songs – almost always in a mode that's very much their own! 20 years before, the Roches might have been a folk act – and 10 years later, ... CD (Rock CD)
Cobra Rose (Korea), Mid 1980s. 2LP Gatefold
LP...$39.99
44.99
South Korea was hitting new heights in the 80s, both culturally and economically – and as part of that shift, a whole new wave of music came up in the mix – an electro-heavy style that's very much in the mode of what you might expect from the image on the cover of this very cool ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Lao Dan Chicago Quartet
KlotskiTrost (Austria), 2026.
Reedman Lao Dan hails from China, but he's captured here in a fantastic performance recorded in Chicago – with work from a group of Chicago musicians that includes Mabel Kwan on piano, Joshua Abrams on bass, and Michael Zerang on drums and percussion – musicians who together give the ... CD (Jazz CD)
John Carroll Kirby
John Caroll Kirby – Piano Works 2016 to 2026Stones Throw, 2026.
LP...$23.99
24.99
Really lovely keyboard selections from John Carroll Kirby – not the compositions that are usually associated with "works", but a series of improvisations done in a very personal, almost poetic way – music that really unlocks a special space in the unique catalog of music that ... LP, Vinyl record album (Deep Funk LP)
Nick Mazzarella
Siena SessionsCorbett vs. Dempsey, 2026.
CD...$11.99
14.99
A beautiful album from saxophonist Nick Mazzarella – one that's delivered in a mix of compositions and freer improvisations – all recorded in Siena, Italy – which maybe you guessed from the title! Nick's alto is magnificent throughout – only deepening with all of his many ... CD (Jazz CD)
Bacco (Masayoshi Takanaka)
Cha Cha Me (yellow vinyl pressing)Kitty/Universal (Japan), 1979. (reissue)
LP...$37.99
46.99
A cool side project from Japanese guitar legend Masayoshi Takanaka – a set recorded with a combo who mix rock and fusion together with a cool Cali sort of style – vocals on most tracks, but still plenty of room for Takanaka's fantastic guitar in the lead! Robert Brill helped out with ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Various
Wouldn't Be Ready To GoMississippi, Late 1970s.
LP...$19.99
24.99
A hefty helping of obscure field recordings of southern blues – served up in a well-done package that's in the best Mississippi Records mode! The material here was all captured in the field by Bengt Olson on a trip through the south in the late 70s – and as with older field recordings, ... LP, Vinyl record album (Blues LP)
Various
Reggae In The SunDoctor Bird (UK), 1970s. 2CDs
CD...$17.99
23.99
A CD with a K-Tel looking cover and title, but one that's actually a really well-chosen array of 70s reggae tracks – including a fair bit of material that appears here on CD for the first time ever! It's maybe a bit overconfident of the Doctor Bird label to hide behind such a cheeky cover ... CD (Reggae CD)
Victor (Japan), Late 1970s/1980s.
LP...$44.99
54.99
80s tracks from Japan, but ones that have a definite influence from American soul – which is maybe what you'd guess from the boogie and funk references in the title! The vocals have a bit more bite than city pop, and the instrumentation, while similar, also kicks things up more in the rhythm ... LP, Vinyl record album (Japanese LP)
David Allan Coe
Texas Moon (plus bonus tracks)Plantation/Sun, Early 1970s.
CD...$11.99
12.99
Excellent early work from David Allen Coe – a set that was recorded in the early 70s, right before his big fame on Columbia Records – and one that was unissued until Coe had hit success with his work for the bigger label! Yet the Coe here is almost fully-formed – less of the ... CD (Folk/Country CD)
Charles Lloyd
Sangam & FriendsBlue Note, 2026.
LP...$27.99
29.99
A wonderful expansion of the Sangam trio that reedman Charles Lloyd shares with tabla player Zakir Hussain and drummer Eric Harland – as the group perform here with other musicians in sessions that were originally done in Mumbai in 2009, and finally see the light of day in a finished form! ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil (1968) (green vinyl pressing)Philips/Ojo De Mujer (Italy), 1968. (reissue)
LP...$25.99
28.99
A bold leap forward from Gilberto Gil – his first album recorded during the Tropicalia years, and an amazing collaboration with arranger Rogerio Duprat! The album's got a sound that really bridges scenes in Brazil – elements of older folkloric musics, folded with samba rhythms, folded ... LP, Vinyl record album (Brazil LP)
Nat Birchall
Nat Birchall – Live At Low Four Studio, ManchesterAncient Archive Of Sound (UK), 2026.
LP...$38.99
44.99
Stunning live work from spiritual jazz giant Nat Birchall – working here with his quartet in a very open setting – one that has Nat really burning beautifully on tenor throughout! Some of Birchall's recent albums have used overdub, and had him handling most instruments – but the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
John Tchicai
Afrodisiaca (LP sleeve edition)MPS/Promising (Germany), 1969. Gatefold
CD...$21.99
24.98
One of the most righteous albums ever from saxophonist John Tchicai – and that's saying a heck of a lot, given the depth of his other work! This rare late 60s date for MPS is a tremendous extension from Tchicai's earlier work, even his other European sessions – as it features John ... CD (Jazz CD)
Sunny Murray
Hommage To Africa (LP sleeve edition)BYG, 1969. Gatefold
One of the more spiritual sessions for BYG, and a large ensemble session that brings together players like Archie Shepp, Malachi Favors, Roscoe Mitchell, Grachan Moncur, and Clifford Thornton. "Suns Of Africa" takes up all of side one, and although it begins slow, and with spare soloing, ... CD (Jazz CD)
Mama Terra
Inner SpaceAcid Jazz (UK), 2026.
A combo who work with familiar instruments, but with a very unique sound – a powerful jazzy vibe that maybe makes this album their best so far! The group's led by keyboardist Marco Cafolla, who's got a unique vision for the music – one that has his own work at the core driving the ... CD (Jazz CD)
Various
Sweet PeaceMississippi, Late 1970s.
LP...$19.99
25.97
Fantastic field recordings from the south – material captured in the late 70s, but often delivered with a timeless quality that takes us back to the earliest years of 78rpm albums! The material here follows in the tradition of earlier southern field trip sessions for blues material by Alan ... LP, Vinyl record album (Blues LP)
Henry Franklin
Tribal DanceCatalyst/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977.
A great one from bassist Henry Franklin – a player best known for his Black Jazz recordings of the mid 70s, but who here delivers a session that's every bit as tasty as those, and perhaps a bit more sophisticated! His group on the records includes some excellent west coast spiritual players ... CD (Jazz CD)
Nerve Glyphs
Chance Chants (180 gram pressing)Nerve Glyphs, 2026.
LP...$29.99
34.99
Very cool sounds from this enigmatic Georgia combo – a set of live studio improvisations on a variety of instruments – and music that often takes on a surprisingly tuneful style as well! This isn't free jazz, as you might expect from a traditional set of improvised music – as ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Roy Ayers
Live At The Montreux Jazz FestivalPolydor/Lawson (Japan), 1972. (reissue)
LP...$43.99
49.99
A beautiful live set from 1972 – and a very unique album from Roy Ayers' Polydor years! The album originally was never issued in the US – clearly done for a hipper European market at the time – and it's got more of a jazz vibe than some of Roy's other work on Polydor, with sounds ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soul LP)
Hubert Eaves
Esoteric FunkEast Wind/Lawson (Japan), 1976. (reissue)
LP...$43.99
49.99
One of the few albums we've ever seen by keyboardist Hubert Eaves – a great player whose work crops up on some of our favorite 70s soul jazz and jazz funk sides, but who rarely got a chance to lead his own group! Fortunately, he did get the chance to cut this one – as the session's a ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Chico Buarque
Vida (green vinyl pressing)Philips/Verve (UK), 1980. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
42.99
An album with as much depth and richness as the title might imply – a wonderful record from Chico Buarque's newly sophisticated years at the end of the 70s! The set's got a quality that's almost timeless – an interwoven blend of styles that features some of Chico's modes from earlier ... LP, Vinyl record album (Brazil LP)
Cymande
Second Time RoundJanus/Partisan, 1973. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$23.99
25.99
Heavy bass, tight percussion, and a wonderfully trippy groove – the stunning second album from Cymande, and one of our funk favorites from the 70s! These guys have a sound that's completely unique – a vibe that mixes African and Jamaican influences up in the heady London scene of the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soul LP)
Larry Goldings/
Rhombus
Smoke Sessions, 2026.
A set from a guitar/organ combo, but one who've got a really unique approach to their sound – a style that seems to let the colors and tones come first, and the grooves second! Make no mistake, the record definitely swings – but there's also all this amazing interplay between the ... CD (Jazz CD)
Verve/Big Pink (South Korea), 1968.
CD...$19.99
26.99
A heady 60s classic from The Paupers – a group who never gave the world that much music, but who really knock it out of the park with this psych gem for Verve! The group have a vibe that's a bit Bay Area, but also more expansive too – as the set uses occasional larger arrangements next ... CD (Rock CD)
Larry Stabbins/
And The Birds Sing
Jazz In Britain (UK), 1983.
CD...$18.99
25.99
Three British jazz giants, coming together in a set of unreleased improvisations all recorded at the legendary Maida Vale studio – music that captures all three players at the height of their expressive powers! At the time of the recordings, Stabbins was working in the pop group Weekend, and ... CD (Jazz CD)
Nils Petter Molvaer
Be QuietEdition (UK), 2026.
CD...$14.99
16.99
One of the most compelling albums we've heard from Nils Petter Molvaer in years – a record that continues the trumpeter's exploration of the more spacious realms of music, but in collaboration with a different musician on each of the album's different tracks! The approach is surprisingly ... CD (Jazz CD)
Orgone
New YouColemine, 2013.
One of the liveliest albums we've ever heard from Orgone – a set that has the funk combo coming on like some larger Afrobeat ensemble, but more funk than West African – with all sorts of wonderful horn work, and a very soulful vibe throughout! The rhythms are romping right out of the ... CD (Deep Funk CD)
Bear Family (Germany), 1950s/Early 1960s.
CD...$16.99
21.99
Not your standard set of Hawaiian music – and instead, a whole host of tunes in a wide variety of styles – all recorded during that key postwar moment when the Hawaiian islands were headed for statehood! There was a big push to make Hawaii part of the US at the time – which ... CD (Rock CD)
Dawn/Esoteric (UK), Early 70s. 4CD
CD...$34.99
39.99
Very unusual music from Fruupp – a group who issued these four albums on the always-unusual Dawn label – one of the most-trusted UK prog imprints of the early 70s! The sound of Fruupp is a bit hard to peg – as they're very proggy on their debut, but also clearly have a strong ear ... CD (Rock CD)
Martin Phillips
Keith Tippett – Mujician (plus 2CDs)Jazz In Britain (UK), 2026.
Book...$40.99
45.99
A really deep-diving book on the life and music of this legendary British pianist – and one that also features a bonus batch of music as well! The book alone is well worth the price – a heavy hardcover volume that's full of all sorts of vintage photos, and way more details about ... Book (Book)
Amiri Baraka
New Music – New PoetryIndia Navigation/Modern Harmonic, 1981.
Amiri Baraka has a long legacy of mixing jazz and his poetry – even back to early work under the name of Leroi Jones – but this album may well be one of his best, as it has a more open, fluid sort of loft-jazz mode – one in which Baraka's words are more powerfully political than ... CD (Jazz CD)
Michael Marcus
Next Stop DownESP, 2026.
CD...$12.99
14.99
Reedman Michael Marcus may not be a household name in jazz, but he's had a long and varied career on the fringes of the music – a legacy that really comes to bear in the magical sounds he delivers on this set! In an almost Brotzman-like way, Marcus moves between tenor, soprano, and tarogato ... CD (Jazz CD)
Geto Boys
We Can't Be StoppedRap-A-Lot/Virgin, 1991.
CD...$13.99
14.99
There's no stopping the Geto Boys at this point in their career – even as they rush Bushwick Bill to the hospital after getting shot in the eye! That chilling image on the cover, and its almost-documentary appearance, really sets the tone for the record – as the trio move from pure ... CD (Hip Hop CD)
Roger Glenn
Reachin (180 gram pressing)Fantasy/Craft, 1976. (reissue)
LP...$32.99
36.99
A great lost chapter in the Larry Mizell story – a record that's not nearly as well known as Mizell-produced jams for Bobbi Humphrey or Johnny Hammond, but which is every bit as great! Roger Glenn's a funky flute player with a really great groove – California groovy, with just a touch ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Nao Yoshioka
Nao YoshiokaSweet Soul (Japan), 2026.
LP...$41.99
49.99
Nao Yoshioka seems ready to take on the world of underground soul with a set like this – music that resonates with some of our favorite Japanese soul albums from decades back – particularly those records where the lyrics were in English, which really helped find ears in different parts ... LP, Vinyl record album (Neo Soul LP)
Mbari (Julius Hemphill)
Dogon ADMbari/Superior Viaduct, 1972. (reissue)
LP...$23.99
29.99
A seminal session from the St Louis scene of the early 70s – one that was humming nearly as much as Chicago was with the AACM at the time! As with the larger organization in the Windy City, St Louis had the Black Artists Group – of which Julius Hemphill was a key member, forming fresh ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Fumio Itabashi
Watarase – Symphony (Japanese paper sleeve edition)P-Vine (Japan), 2026.
Really unusual material from Japanese piano legend Fumio Itabashi – a record with a cover that might be more at home in our classical section – and one that features a full orchestral reading of the title track "Watarase", which is one of Fumio's greatest compositions of all ... CD (Jazz CD)
John Barry/
Thunderball (2CD expanded edition)
La La Land, 1965. 2CD
CD...$33.99
34.99
One of the greatest of John Barry's scores for the James Bond films – early enough to be raw, but confident enough to change up the mood nicely – with that developing sense of flourish that made Barry's scoring so wonderful as the 60s moved forward! The theme song features vocals by ... CD (Soundtracks CD)
Piero Umiliani
FantasyTelesound/Four Flies (Italy), 1983.
LP...$37.99
42.99
A never-issued album from the legendary Piero Umiliani – a set that was originally intended for release on his Telesound label, but which never came out at the time – and finally sees the light of day many decades later, as a lasting testament to the sonic genius of the maestro! The ... LP, Vinyl record album (Sound Library LP)
Dave Pike Set
Album (180 gram pressing)MPS (Germany), 1971. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$22.99
26.99
One of the fierce funky classics from the legendary Dave Pike Set – the European funky combo set up by vibist Dave Pike after leaving our shores and doing some great work overseas! There's a wicked psychedelic funky jazz approach here that's pure MPS at its best – the kind of freedom ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Beggars Opera
Beggars Can't Be ChoosersJupiter/Repertoire (Germany), 1975.
CD...$14.99
19.99
Beggars Opera have a leaner sound here than on their earlier work for Vertigo Records – still very much working with the fantastic keyboard sounds that made them so great at the start – on tunes that are a bit shorter overall, until the wonderful extended track that closes out the album! ... CD (Rock CD)
P-Vine (Japan), 1970s.
CD...$18.99
24.99
Two great compilations – both issued separately on vinyl, but together here in a single CD set! Free Soul Brazilian Breeze is a wonderful mix of Brazilian influences, soul, jazz, and funk – all pulled from a range of different records from a range of different scenes! If you know the ... CD (Funky Compilations CD)
Byard Lancaster
Funny Funky Rib CribPalm/Souffle Continu (France), 1974. (reissue)
LP...$30.99
34.99
A rare French session from American reedman Byard Lancaster – and easily one of his funkiest albums ever! The set's got a hip mix of avant jazz and groovier rhythms – bits of guitar and keyboards alongside sharper reeds and percussion – all in a way that's a bit like some of the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
John Tchicai with Don Cherry & Sahib Shihab
Beautiful United Harmony Happening/Formalibera (Italy), Late 1960s.
LP...$25.99
29.99
Fantastic large concept work from avant reed genius John Tchicai – two never-issued tracks that make for a key addition to his recorded legacy! The first side features the very earthy "Beautiful United Harmony Happening", a piece done with a smaller version of the Cadentia Nova ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Mark Levine
Up 'Til NowCatalyst/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977.
CD...$16.99
21.99
Fantastic early work from pianist Mark Levine – one of the real treasures in the 70s catalog of Catalyst Records – and a set that shines with that special sort of energy the label brought to its small body of work! Levine's got this warmly soulful style throughout – some of the ... CD (Jazz CD)
Transversales Disques (France), 1970s.
LP...$31.99
34.99
A treasure trove of rare and unissued soundtrack gems from the French scene of the 70s – work from some of the best composers at the time, but most of which we'd never heard before! There's a great current of funk running through this music – but in ways that are more complex and ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soundtracks LP)
Natural Information Society & Bitchin Bajas
AutoimaginaryDrag City, 2015.
A totally great, totally spacey set from the contemporary Chicago scene – played by a group that includes Joshua Abrams on bass and other instruments – and with this spiritual current that's a lot like some of Abrams' other recent music! Yet the set is clearly a collaborative effort, ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Alan Skidmore
Alan Skidmore's Tenor Tonic – That's Our LifeJazz In Britain (UK), Mid 1980s. 2CDs
CD...$20.99
29.99
The lost legacy of a very cool group from the British scene of the 80s – one that features the twin tenors of Alan Skidmore and Paul Dunmall – both of whom get plenty of space to roam around in the recording – with strong support from Paul Rogers on bass and Tony Levin on drums! ... CD (Jazz CD)
Mike DiRubbo
Way Out NorthwestCellar Live (Canada), 2026.
LP...$25.99
29.99
Alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo's definitely way out northwest here – performing live in Vancouver, and with a great straight ahead group that really shows his prowess as both a soloist and a leader! Most of the tunes are originals by Mike, blown with a nice sort of soulful confidence – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Albert Mangelsdorff
Never Let It End (180 gram pressing)MPS (Germany), 1970. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$22.99
26.99
Amazing work from the MPS scene of the early 70s – one of the more avant records recorded for the label at the time, thanks to the forward-thinking talents of trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff! Albert's beautifully balanced here – reaching for some of the freedom around him on the German ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Hamilton Movement
She's Gone – The Complete WorksNow Again, Mid 1970s.
LP...$25.99
28.99
A massive batch of soul from the Indy scene of the 70s – most of which has never been issued before, finally brought together to showcase the undiscovered legacy of The Hamilton Movement! Had they been out on the coasts, or even up in Chicago, these guys really would have broke big – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soul LP)
Joe Fender
Joe FenderHappy/P-Vine (Japan), Early 1970s.
A legendary album from German groovemaker Frank Pleyer – recording here in a very unique sound library session, done under the name of Joe Fender! There's definitely a bit of Fender in the keyboards here – which are shimmeringly electric, and mixed with some sunny rhythms and wordless ... CD (Sound Library CD)
Freddie Hubbard
Goin' Up (180 gram pressing)Blue Note, 1961. (reissue)
LP...$25.99
28.99
A real burner from Freddie Hubbard's early years at Blue Note – filled with rich hues, colors, and tones! The group's a quintet – supported by lyrical rhythms from the trio of McCoy Tyner on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – working alongside Freddie's ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Thievery Corporation
Radio RetaliationThievery Corporation, 2008.
CD...$14.99
16.99
No radio retaliation here, as Thievery Corporation are miles from the airwaves – working in their own unique blend of a globe's worth of grooves! The sound here is every bit as lush and full as before – a mix of classic funky elements, exotic instrumentation, and a few contemporary ... CD (New Grooves CD)
Latimore
Singing In The Key Of LoveMalaco/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1982.
CD...$20.99
24.99
Fantastic work from Latimore – really hitting his stride here during his Malaco years, which were a time when he was able to mature his style a bit more, and find a way to keep the southern soul flame burning for years! Latimore's always the master of the monologue, and he begins the set ... CD (Soul CD)
Candi Staton
Back To My RootsAce (UK), 2026.
Mighty fresh work from the legendary Candi Staton – a deep soul session that really returns the singer to her early roots on Fame Records! The set's a mix of uplifting tunes and spiritual themes that tie together Candi's more recent work in the field of gospel with her older material in a ... CD (Soul CD)
Cellar Live (Canada), 2026.
Tenorist Seamus Blake is definitely electrifying here – working in the same territory as Eddie Harris when he picked up the Varitone sax in the late 60s – although Seamus is working here with an EWI and various effects! Yet the vibe is similar to Eddie's electric grooves – and ... CD (Jazz CD)
John Coltrane
Expression (UHQCD pressing)Impulse (Japan), 1967.
CD...$19.99
24.99
The first Impulse album issued after the early death of John Coltrane – and one of his last sessions for the label as well! The record's got a somber, introspective quality that almost hints at the darkness to come – a new way of reaching the spiritual planes that Coltrane was striving ... CD (Jazz CD)
Tirez Tirez
Story Of The YearDisques Du Crepuscule/Numero, 1983. (reissue)
Really lovely work from Tirez Tirez – an American group, but one whose sound resonates a lot more with the European underground of the time – particularly the Benelux groups who were normally released by the Disques Du Crepuscule label, the company who originally put out this album! ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Domi & JD Beck
Who AskedBlue Note, 2026.
Domi and JD Beck are a minimalist powerhouse – drums and keyboards, coming together with a crackling sort of energy – part funky jazz, but also partly influenced by jazz-styled hip hop producers as well – all served up in a blend that's mighty unique, and their own very special ... CD (Jazz CD)
Bruno Berle
Sem FronteirasFar Out (UK), 2026.
The music of Bruno Berle has been a real delight in recent years – a really fresh discovery in Brazilian music, and an artist who just seems to get better and better with each new record! That's definitely the case here – as Bruno's got a focus and maturity that makes his very personal ... CD (Brazil CD)
Boris Gardiner
Every N*gger Is A StarLeal/Solid Roots (Netherlands), 1974. (reissue)
LP...$26.99
29.99
One of the coolest albums ever done by Jamaican music legend Boris Gardiner – a set that's associated with a blacksploitation film from the 70s, and which features a sound that's very much like the best American soundtracks in the same style! The set was recorded at Federal Studios in ... LP, Vinyl record album (Reggae LP)
Mark De Clive-Lowe & Others
Mark De Clive-Lowe Presents Remixes & ReimaginationsBBE (UK), 2026. 2LP Gatefold
LP...$34.99
39.99
A great return to form for the mighty Mark De Clive-Lowe – a set that brings him back to the cosmic club world in which he first got noticed – but with all the deeper vibes that he's shown us in his recent jazz-based work too! If you know Mark, you know that he's as much a musician as ... LP, Vinyl record album (New Grooves LP)
Sparklmami
In This BodyVerve, 2026.
CD...$13.99
14.99
A completely compelling debut from Sparklmami – a set that has a cosmic Earth Wind & Fire sort of vibe at some points, with an effortless blending of jazz and soul – but which also opens up to other musical modes that trace the singer's cultural journey from Texas on up to Chicago! ... CD (Neo Soul CD)
La Banda
La BandaSazam/Altercat (Germany), 1979.
A fantastic bit of funk from the 70s scene in Buenos Aries – and a record that's also got ties to some earlier gems from Uruguay too – given that the group features work from Ruben Rada, who'd previously made some great records in El Kinto, Totem, and Opa too! This set takes off nicely ... CD (Latin CD)
Formalibera (Italy), 1968.
LP...$29.99
33.99
Amazing longform improvisations from reedman John Tchicai and his Cadentia Nova Danica group – an ensemble known for a few key European albums in the late 60s, but who maybe blow it out of the water with this never-issued performance recorded in London! Wigmore Hall is usually home to some ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Milky Way
Summertime Love SongSeven Seas/We Want Sounds (UK), 1979. (reissue)
LP...$33.99
36.99
A really beautiful album from late 70s Japan – one that brings in lots of warm fusion touches, and blends them with excellent vocals that have a dreamy, sunny sort of vibe! There's a mellowness here that's wonderful – not sleepy or sloppy, but a kicked-back coolness that's still sharp, ... LP, Vinyl record album (Japanese LP)
Neil Ardley, Ian Carr, & Don Rendell
Greek Variations & Other Agean Exercises (180 gram pressing)EMI/Decca (UK), 1970. (reissue)
LP...$43.99
49.99
A gem of a record from the groundbreaking Landsdowne series of UK jazz recordings at the end of the 70s – an ambitious effort directed by composer Neil Ardley, cut very much in the mode of the best work by the Ian Carr/Don Rendell group of the time! As the title might imply, the tunes are ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Assa'd Khoury
Electronic Touches Belly DanceByblos/We Want Sounds (UK), 1978. (reissue)
LP...$33.99
36.99
Hardly the belly dance music you might expect from the cover – as the set's very different than the 60s version of such a record, which was usually just a quick cash-in on the fad – but you might also expect that, given the less than sexy image on the cover! The set features superb ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
George Clinton
Computer GamesCapitol/BGP (UK), 1982.
Great post-Parliafunkadelicment work from George Clinton – surely the biggest hit of his albums for Capitol – especially since it features the singles "Atomic Dog" and "Loopzilla"! We'll be honest in saying that at the time this one came out, as die-hard Detroit ... CD (Soul CD)
Bureau B (Germany), Early 1980s.
The third volume in this excellent series, and things just keep on getting better and better – as this time around, the set of tracks is even more obscure – tunes that go way past the big hits and underground classics of these key electronic years on the German scene! The work seems to ... CD (Rock CD)
Marc Mac
Extend The KnowledgeOmniverse (UK), 2006.
LP...$25.99
29.99
Righteous work from Marc Mac – a set that's got a bit more of a hip hop rhythm at the core than some of his projects with 4Hero – but a sound that's no less spiritual overall! The beats are layered at the bottom to support a mix of keyboard passages, basslines, and sound samples over ... LP, Vinyl record album (New Grooves LP)
Hans Koller, Attila Zoller, & Martial Solal
Zoller Koller Solal (180 gram pressing)MPS (Germany), 1965. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$22.99
26.99
A brilliant classic from three of Europe's best modern jazz talents of the 60s – guitarist Attila Zoller, tenorist Hans Koller, and pianist Martial Solal! The set's got the free feel of some of the 50s experiments of the Konitz and Giuffre schools – as the piano, guitar, and tenor come ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Bobby Whitlock
Raw Velvet (Japanese paper sleeve edition)Dunhill/Big Pink (Japan),
CD...$19.99
26.99
Bobby Whitlock really comes into his own here – working in a style that's tighter and more confident than his debut – yet which is also still drenched in all the best southern styles of his roots! Production is rich, but never too commercial – and the album shows some of the ... CD (Rock CD)
Rickey Kelly
My Kind Of MusicLos Angeles Phonograph/Jazzman (UK), 1979.
A really fantastic record, and one of a handful of albums cut by California vibist Rickey Kelly – a sometimes-overlooked player, but one who has ties to so many wonderful elements of the west coast scene! The record's got a soulful pulse that's right up there with Bobby Hutcherson's best ... CD (Jazz CD)
Freddie Hubbard
Artistry of Freddie Hubbard (180 gram pressing)Impulse, 1962. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$36.99
38.99
A beautiful album that we'd rank as one of Freddie Hubbard's greatest recordings ever – a truly sublime set that's quite different than his Blue Note work of the 60s, and which really shows him emerging as a major talent on the trumpet! The set features a core sextet of key players – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Galt MacDermot
Up From The Basement – Unreleased Tracks Vol 1 & 2Kilmarnock/Stones Throw, Late 60s/Early 70s.
CD...$13.99
16.99
Some of the funkiest work ever recorded by Galt MacDermot – the quirky jazz and soundtrack composer who's become a favorite of beatheads over the years! The set combines two albums worth of unreleased tracks by Galt – killer material from his legendary years, all recorded for his own ... CD (Jazz CD)
Jimmy Scott
Doesn't Love Mean MoreJ's Way Records/Modern Harmonic, 1990.
Great late life work from Jimmy Scott – an album recorded during the comeback years that pushed Scott from obscurity back into the limelight – almost as an overdue gift during the final years of his career! Jimmy's voice has that wonderfully distinct sound throughout – and the ... CD (Vocalists CD)
Galt MacDermot
Shapes Of Rhythm/Kilmarnock, Late 60s.
CD...$13.99
16.99
2 classics from the legendary Galt MacDermot! Shapes Of Rhythm is of the greatest records to come out of Galt's legendary Kilmarnock label – a weird off-kilter batch of jazzy instrumentals, with Galt playing acoustic and electric piano – and with backing by a tight little combo that ... CD (Sound Library CD)
Kingo Hamada
MugshotWarner (Japan), 1983. (reissue)
LP...$43.99
49.99
Richly soulful work from Kingo Hamada – a singer who really makes magic here by opening the door to grooves that draw heavily from the best Japanese fusion modes of his time! Hamada has help on the arrangements from keyboardists Hiroshi Sato and Hidetoshi Yamada, both of whom really add a ... LP, Vinyl record album (Japanese LP)
Marco Benevento
GleraBig Crown, 2026.
Marco Benevento's always been hard to peg – not really jazz, but also not a straight funk artist either – and here, he's definitely making that pegging even harder than ever – thanks to a wonderfully fluid approach, and a great array of musical guests! Marco plays organ, piano, ... CD (Deep Funk CD)
Erthe St James
Soul Nepotism (180 gram gold vinyl pressing)Soulistic 360, 2025.
LP...$25.99
28.99
Erthe St James is hardly relying on nepotism here – unless you might look at the way that he brings classic soul elements into a very contemporary mode – mixing his wonderful vocals with production that's lean, but has key instrumental elements that make each track shine in a different ... LP, Vinyl record album (Neo Soul LP)
Takeo Moriyama
Hush-A-ByeUnion (Japan), 1978. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
49.99
Modal, magical, and mighty soulful too – a killer 70s set from drummer Takeo Moriyama, and one that wonderfully mixes lyrical moments with some more freewheeling energy! Moriyama's got a perfect balance with the group – and the album has some especially nice work on piano from the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Sumiko Yamagata
Flying (blue vinyl pressing)Columbia/J-Digs (Japan), 1977. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
49.99
The lovely vocals of Sumiko Yamagata get some great backings here – arrangements from Shigero Suzuki on most tracks, with an easygoing vibe that really fits the singer's style! This isn't city pop, but work from the generation before – warm-voiced Japanese pop that's definitely finding ... LP, Vinyl record album (Japanese LP)
John Coltrane
Africa/Impulse/Verve, 1961. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$36.99
38.99
Quite a different album than usual for John Coltrane, but a classic one too – and a set that has the great one exploring his ideas in a set of longer tracks recorded with an expanded jazz orchestra! The format's hardly the mainstream big band of the time – as Coltrane's filled the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Capitol/Big Pink (Japan), 1974.
CD...$19.99
26.99
One of the last albums from If – the legendary British jazz rock combo who made some killer albums in the 70s! The core approach of the earlier records is still very much at play here – all sorts of great organ and keyboard lines, handled by Gabriel Magno – and their trademark ... CD (Rock CD)
Various
Treasure Isle SkaTreasure Isle/Charly (UK), Late 1960s.
LP...$24.99
27.99
16 killer cuts from the glory days of the Treasure Isle label – an imprint that was a key force on the Jamaican scene during the ska years of the 60s – as you'll hear on the mix of rare singles and classics tracks that make up this set! Back in the day, Treasure Isle was a lot like ... LP, Vinyl record album (Reggae LP)
Blue Earth Sound
St Louis Sessions (10 inch EP)Deep Matter, 2026.
LP...$21.99
24.99
Great work from Blue Earth Sound – a group whose leader, James Weir, hails from Chicago – but who went down to St Louis to record this wonderfully collaborative set of grooves! The record's got a laidback vibe that's like some funk musicians just kicking back in the studio – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Fremeaux & Associates (France), Late 1950s/Early 1960s. 3CD
CD...$20.99
28.99
A huge package of work that documents the early years of the great Etta James – the legendary female singer who started out in the R&B years of singers like Ruth Brown and Lavern Baker, then helped shape the sound of 60s soul with new level of sophistication! CD1 features 28 tracks from ... CD (Soul CD)
Richard Morton Jack
World Countdown Vol 2 – July 1967 to May 1968Lansdowne (UK), 2026.
Book...$119.99
129.99
A second huge volume of this really wonderful publication – the legendary World Countdown, a super-hip underground paper that was published in California during the 60s! The bi-weekly publication had a big focus on music, and the pages are like seeing a world of groundbreaking sounds in the ... Book (Book)
Joris Teepe/
Chemistry
Timeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 2018.
CD...$18.99
22.99
Bassist Joris Teepe always knows how to put together a great group – and that's definitely the case here, as the combo features all sorts of fantastic tenor from the great Don Braden – plus drums from either Louis Hayes or Jeff Tain Watts – both of whom really make some magic in ... CD (Jazz CD)
Mabumi Yamaguchi Quartet
After The RainUnion (Japan), 1976. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
49.99
Warm and spiritual sounds from Japanese reedman Mabumi Yamaguchi – working here on both soprano and tenor sax, in a set of tracks that builds slowly with a really heartfelt sense of energy! There's a vibe here that's almost in the Lonnie Liston Smith side of the spectrum – but the more ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Gary McFarland
Does The Sun Really Shine On The Moon?Skye/Blue Moon (Spain), Late 60s/1998.
CD...$6.99
16.99
A wonderful album from the great Gary McFarland – and completely sublime all the way through! The record's part jazz, part easy, and all McFarland, with a cool compressed breezy vibe that's just about impossible to describe accurately. Gary's vibes are wonderfully set in a small combo with ... CD (Jazz CD)
Hany Mehanna
Miracles Of The Seven DancesRadio Martiko/Souma (Belgium), 1975. (reissue)
LP...$29.99
34.99
Hany Mehanna looks like a mighty cool cat standing in front of his Farfisa on the cover of this mid 70s set – and he sounds pretty darn cool on the grooves, too – in an unusual mix of Egyptian instrumentation and more electric modes! The music features lots of older percussion and ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Soulistic 360, 2025.
LP...$25.99
28.99
British soul singer Ruth Brown sounds wonderful here – set up in a set of relatively spare backings that allow her vocals to do all sorts of really fantastic things – not locked to the groove, but instead opening up with amazing inflections that make each new tune a mini-masterpiece in ... LP, Vinyl record album (Neo Soul LP)
Echo & The Bunnymen
Songs To Learn & Sing (yellow & black color vinyl pressing)Sire/Rhino, Early 1980s. (reissue)
LP...$23.99
25.99
A great summation of the first few years of work from Echo & The Bunnymen – songs to definitely learn, but don't try singing unless you've got the same amazing vocal skills as Ian McCullough! The group have a perfect blend of moodiness and the catchier side of UK pop from the early 80s ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Pyramid
PyramidEast/Outernational (UK), 1980. (reissue)
LP...$35.99
39.99
A sweet bit of mellow electric jazz from Australia – with a feel that's right up there with some of the best European fusion of the 70s! This four piece unit features keyboards, trumpet, bass, and drums – all played in a style that's occasionally hard-jamming, but which also kicks back ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Tropical Jazz Trio
On Peut Parler D'Autre ChoseFrench Paradox (France), 2023.
The Tropical Jazz Trio step out here with a really wonderful range of percussion from Roger Raspail – djembe, congas, ka, and other percussion too – all sounding wonderful next to the always-great piano of Alain Jean-Marie and the bass of Patrice Caratni! And this time around the group ... CD (Jazz CD)
Monty Alexander
RassMPS/Solid (Japan), 1974.
One of the coolest, grooviest albums ever cut by pianist Monty Alexander – a sweet Fender Rhodes session that's unlike most of his other work! There's a soulful, slinky groove to the whole set – a laidback approach to funk that's gotten the album sampled more than a few times over the ... CD (Jazz CD)
Galt MacDermot
Woman Is SweeterKilmarnock, 1969. (reissue)
LP...$22.99
34.99
One of the coolest moments ever from the great Galt MacDermot – an album that he recorded for his own small label, in the time after he scored big bucks with the soundtrack to Hair – and was able to work on so many other different creative projects! The album's fantastic – tight, ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soundtracks LP)
Bloto
GrzybyAstigmatic (Poland), 2025.
LP...$30.99
36.99
This fantastic combo is back in action, and with a really wonderful array of sounds – music that starts in jazz, but also moves out to all sorts of cool cosmic territory – in ways that resonate a bit with the London scene, yet also really show that special sort of energy that Bloto have ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Popol Vuh
AffenstundeLiberty/Esoteric (UK), 1970. Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$32.99
38.99
The incredible first album from Popul Vuh – some of the coolest, moogiest work to come from the German scene in the early 70s – and a record that's filled with loads of wonderful analogue electronics – spun out over these long, spacey extrapolations – and magically mixed ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Ugly Beauty
Music Of Thelonious MonkTimeless/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 2003.
CD...$18.99
22.99
A nicely fresh take on the music of Thelonious Monk – one served up by a combo who take his name from one of Monk's famous tunes, but who also bring a lot of their own energy to the set as well! The group features Benjamin Herman on alto, Robert Jan Vermeulen on piano, Frans Van Der Hoeven ... CD (Jazz CD)
Himiko Kikuchi
WomanContinental/Teichiku (Japan), 1983. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
49.99
One of those great 80s records that really has Himiko Kikuchi opening up her groove – finding confidence to be a bit of a singer as well as a keyboard player – and delivering work in both modes that really lives up to her early entry into the world of funky fusion! At some level, a ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Michel Portal
Men's Land (with bonus track)Label Bleu (France), 1987.
CD...$14.99
22.99
A really beautiful project from reedman Michel Portal – a live set with long tracks and some nicely shifting instrumentation! The great JF Jenny Clark provides excellent basslines that weave together the whole proceedings – as one track features Portal on tenor next to the soprano of ... CD (Jazz CD)
Kenny Barron
Landscape (180 gram pressing)Limetree/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1985.
LP...$34.99
39.99
A beautiful album from Kenny Barron – recorded in a warm and mellow trio format, with bass by Cecil McBee and drums from Al Foster. There's a gentleness to the set that's extremely compelling – a style of spacious introspection that Barron first exhibited during his Muse years – ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Bob Brady & The Con Chords, Coyote, & Others
What's Happening – The Chariot Records StoryChariot/Omnivore, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. 2CD
CD...$25.99
28.99
A host of work from the Baltimore scene – a flurry of singles and other material released by the tiny Chariot Records label, which is mostly home to two of the big artists in this set – presented here with some other label acts too! The first CD features a dozen tracks by Bob Brady ... CD (Rock CD)
Dead Kennedys
Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables (2022 mix)Cherry Red (UK), 1980.
CD...$14.99
19.99
Landmark work from The Dead Kennedys – and maybe still one of the greatest punk records to ever come from the American scene! There's so much here that so many other records are missing – razor-sharp instrumentation, a great sense of pacing, and most importantly, a biting wit that ... CD (Rock CD)
Fela Fresh Crew
Taking ChargePar/Charly (UK), 1991. (reissue)
LP...$24.99
29.99
That's Fela Fresh Crew, not Fila Fresh Crew – but both groups boast the presence of Dr Rock – the DJ who worked in World Class Wreckin Cru alongside the young Dr Dre! The album originally came out only on CD and cassette – it was 1991 after all – and the latter format is ... LP, Vinyl record album (Hip Hop LP)
Lekan Animashaun
Low Profile – Not For The BlacksKalakuta/Strut (UK), 1977. (reissue)
LP...$26.99
28.99
A real lost treasure from the Fela Kuti universe in the 70s – the only album ever recorded by Lekan Animashaun, a musician who played baritone sax in Africa 70, and later with Fela's son – and a set that was originally produced by Fela himself in 1977, but not actually released until ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Debbie/P-Vine (Japan), 1981.
A lost bit of modern soul from New Jersey – sweet, mellow, and with a groove that's very much in the Philly indie mode of the late 70s! Not much is known about Lee, but the album's got that laidback, late nite groove that makes indie soul so great – professional in intent, but handled ... CD (Soul CD)
Flamin Groovies
Shake Some Action (2LP pressing – with bonus tracks)Sire/Warner, 1976. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$33.99
34.99
A great move in a fresh direction for the Flaming Groovies – a set that has the group working with producer Dave Edmunds, and hitting this sweet power pop sort of sound! The Groovies still have all the tight energy of before – but they also seem to be paying tribute to an older vintage ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Decca, 1971. 2LP (reissue)
LP...$39.99
44.99
The really wonderful debut of Thin Lizzy – a set that features a slightly different sound than their big 70s classics, but which is also completely wonderful, and shows that the group was already on a very clear path! There's a bit more acoustic guitar here than in later years – as ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Various
Rumble In The JungleSoul Jazz (UK), Early 1990s. 2LP
LP...$29.99
39.99
A fantastic look at the birth of a rhythmic mode that would transform the world back in the 90s – the rise of broken beats in jungle on the London scene, but traced back here to a sometimes-overlooked connection with reggae! Some folks look at jungle from a house perspective, but this set ... LP, Vinyl record album (Reggae LP)
Laghonia
Glue (180 gram vinyl)Mag/Munster (Spain), 1970. (reissue)
LP...$32.99
36.99
Great work from Laghonia – the group who later grew into We All Together, and who work here with a really wonderful sound that blends garage and psych roots with some of the more sophisticated touches they would use in their later group! The material here still has echoes of the cool ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Mercury/Verve, 1962. (reissue)
LP...$25.99
28.99
A fantastic classic from the great Art Farmer – and one of the first albums to really showcase his amazing sense of sound in just the right way! Art began as a trumpeter in the hardbop years – but by the early 60s, he'd evolved into something of a soundshaper – blowing way more ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Trojan (UK), Early 1970s.
LP...$25.99
28.99
Jamaican takes on American soul – a very cool package that brings together all sorts of nuggets from the deep catalog of Trojan Records – most of which are cover versions of US funk and soul tunes from the late 60s and early 70s! As you can imagine, the music is often given a reggae ... LP, Vinyl record album (Reggae LP)
Big Bill Broonzy/
Blues In The Mississippi Night
Lomax Archive (UK), 1947.
One of the greatest blues projects ever put together by the legendary Alan Lomax – not a field recording, like much of his other work – but instead an intimate studio session that brings together these three legendary blues artists in a relaxed mix of music and conversation! The format ... CD (Blues CD)
Bloto
Kwasy I ZasadyAstigmatic (Poland), 2021. (reissue)
LP...$33.99
39.99
A record that's nicely lean and focused compared to some of the darker, moodier records from this Polish group – almost as if they've shaken out a few layers in the mix, and focused a bit more on some of the acoustic elements in their lineup! There's still plenty of the deep bass guitar ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Mag/Munster (Spain), 1971. (reissue)
LP...$37.99
41.99
A brilliant bit of Peruvian rock from Laghonia – the group who later evolved to the legendary We All Together, and who work here with a very similar sound! The previous generations of South American garage, beat, and psych are really falling away – as Laghonia go for this newly ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Detour (UK), Late 1960s.
LP...$27.99
36.99
One of the coolest collections of mod music is back in action – serving up a really rare set of singles and unreleased tracks that definitely live up to the previous volumes in the series! If you know those gems, you'll know what you're in for – and if you don't, you'll be equally ... LP, Vinyl record album (Funky Compilations LP)
Mick Goodrick
In Pas(s)ingECM (Germany), 1979. (reissue)
LP...$36.99
38.99
One of the few albums as a leader from guitarist Mick Goodrick – a musician who's strong sense of color made him a perfect sideman for vibist Gary Burton in the 70s – and who here explores some wonderful territory of his own! The quartet here features superb work from John Surman ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Popol Vuh
Einsjager & SiebenjagerPDU/Esoteric (UK), 1974. (reissue)
LP...$32.99
38.99
A leaner lineup of Popul Vuh – mostly guitar and piano or keyboard lines, mixed with percussion – but a record that also has some of the group's most tuneful moments of the early 70s – and a sound that really shows them moving forward with a new sort of energy! Most of the tracks ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Pye/HNE (UK), Early 1970s. 5CD
CD...$37.99
48.99
Great work from a hard and heavy stretch in the long career of Status Quo – a time when the group were shedding their psychedelic modes and colorful garb, and going for a sound that was a lot more stripped-down and rocking overall! The music here is quite a surprise if you only know the ... CD (Rock CD)
Franco & OK Jazz
La Rumba De Mi VidaPlanet Ilunga (UK), 1970s. 2LP Gatefold
LP...$45.99
49.99
A really wonderful collection of classic 70s work from OK Jazz – material that captures a time when its leader, Franco Luambo Makiadi was really taking the group in bold new directions! The set has work in a few different modes – first early singles issued on Franco's own label, then ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Terumasa Hino
Detour (white vinyl pressing)EMI (Japan), 1988. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
49.99
There's an electric look on the cover of this late 80s album from trumpeter Terumasa Hino – and that definitely shows up in the music, which has Hino blowing over a mix of electro-funky and soul-styled modes! The set's a progression from some of Hino's other 80s modes, but in a way that ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Gunter Hampel Quintet
HeartplantsMPS/Solid (Japan), 1965.
CD...$17.99
21.99
A rare gem from the very early years of Gunter Hampel – done for the young Saba/MPS label in the years before Hampel started mostly issuing material by himself! Maybe it's the presence of the MPS touch here, or maybe it's just Hampel's youth – but the whole thing is incredible, and ... CD (Jazz CD)
Soul Jazz (UK), Mid 1970s.
Jamaican rhythms meet 70s funk – and the result is a completely sublime set of grooves – one that blends the most righteous elements of reggae with the warmth of American soul from the same time, all served up in a collection that's right up there with some of the best we've ever heard ... CD (Reggae CD)
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy (3CD/Decca, 1971. 4CD
CD...$97.99
109.99
The really wonderful debut of Thin Lizzy – a set that features a slightly different sound than their big 70s classics, but which is also completely wonderful, and shows that the group was already on a very clear path! There's a bit more acoustic guitar here than in later years – as ... CD (Rock CD)
Earl & Carl Grubbs – The Visitors
Motherland (180 gram pressing)Muse, 1975. (reissue)
LP...$32.99
36.99
Fantastic work from the team of Earl and Carl Grubbs – a duo who never got as much recognition as some of the bigger names on the spiritual jazz scene of the 70s – but one we'd put right up there next to our favorite work from players like Gary Bartz or Billy Harper! The set is one of ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
New Mastersounds
Live At La Cova3 On The B, 2006.
Searing live work from The New Mastersounds – a group who sound even earthier and funkier in a concert setting! The album's got a nicely rough edge that's a real departure from some of the combo's earlier studio sides – a quality that still sparkles with the undeniable tightness of the ... CD (Deep Funk CD)
Elvin Jones
RemembranceMPS (Germany), 1978.
CD...$17.99
21.99
Elvin Jones towers above his bandmates on the cover of this 70s classic – and really leads them onward to some great sounds within! The record has a bit more focus and soul than some of Jones' other albums of the period – still quite powerful and dynamic, but with a good adherence to ... CD (Jazz CD)
Sun Ra
East Two + 7Cosmic Myth, Early 1970s/Mid 1980s.
CD...$12.99
14.99
A really fantastic collection of unissued work from Sun Ra and the Arkestra – mostly recorded during the ensemble's very productive years in the early 70s! The title track and one more number on the record are from the same marathon sessions that created the crucial albums Space Is The Place ... CD (Jazz CD)
Hideo Shiraki Quintet & 3 Koto Girls
Sakura SakuraSaba/Solid (Japan), 1965. (reissue)
LP...$36.99
49.99
A landmark session of world jazz – and a very cool meeting of a cool Japanese jazz combo with some more traditional instrumentation! This is one of the first entries in MPS' "Jazz Meets The World" series – and it features the quintet of Japanese drummer Hideo Shiraki ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Casiopea
Platinum (yellow vinyl pressing)Aura/Universal (Japan), 1987. (reissue)
LP...$41.99
49.99
A tight fusion classic from Casiopea – and one that has the legendary Japanese group recording in the US, and also adding in vocals on a few tracks too! The main focus is still on the group's excellent guitar from Issei Noro and keyboards from Minoru Mukaiya – and there's also guest ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Charles Tolliver
Right Now & Then – Charles Tolliver & His All Stars (aka Paper Man)Strata East, 1968. Gatefold
LP...$32.99
34.99
The first moment of genius from trumpeter Charles Tolliver – a set that wasn't originally issued on the Strata East label, but which really set the tone for all the genius to follow on Tolliver's label! At the time of the record, Charles was part of a whole new generation of hardboppers who ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Marcos Valle
O Compositor E O Cantor (180 gram pressing)Odeon/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1965. (reissue)
LP...$33.99
36.99
Stunning early work by the great Marcos Valle – a dreamy bit of bossa that virtually defines the genre! The album's one of the first to feature Marcos as a singer – a showcase for his work as a "cantor" after his reputation had been building as a composer – and the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Brazil LP)
Various
Muro – King Of Diggin Diggin MPSMPS/Solid (Japan), Late 1960s/Early 1970s.
CD...$21.99
26.99
A fantastic take on the catalog of the legendary jazz label MPS Records – one that features some of the coolest, grooviest tracks on MPS, all put together by the mighty DJ Muro! Muro's definitely got an ear for that moment when the label was a hotbed of funky fusion and electric jazz gems, ... CD (Funky Compilations CD)
Nicola Conte & The Nico-Lahs
Reloved – The Afro Club Mixes EPFour Flies (Italy), 2026.
LP...$25.99
28.99
Four great soundtrack tunes from the early 70s Italian scene – all remixed wonderfully here by Nicola Conte – and with a vibe that bridges the world of vintage cinema and his contemporary work on Schema Records! The Nico-Lahs help bring the tunes up to date with some great original ... LP, Vinyl record album (New Grooves LP)
Charlie Mariano & Sal Nistico
Barcelona MeetingFresh Sound (Spain), 1989.
CD...$13.99
18.99
Really fantastic music from two wonderful reed players – both working together on a few tracks here, then stepping out on their own – all with some superb rhythm accompaniment in the process! All the tracks feature the great Frank Strazerri on piano, with Peer Wybois on drums and Isla ... CD (Jazz CD)
EMI/Edsel (UK), Early 1970s. 3CD
CD...$38.99
41.99
A really cool set – one that brings together two early albums from the great Labi Siffre, plus lots of bonus material too – all in a 7" package with a very cool look! First up is the self-titled Labi Siffre debut – the brilliant start of a short but great run of excellent ... CD (Soul CD)
John Coltrane
Transition (UHQCD pressing)Impulse (Japan), 1965.
CD...$20.99
24.99
There's no sense of "transition" here – as the album's an incredibly solid one, and stands with John Coltrane's best mid 60s work for Impulse – even if the session wasn't issued by the label until after his early death! The work builds strongly on the Love Supreme vibe – ... CD (Jazz CD)
Modern Harmonic, 1950s/1960s/1970s. 3CD
A wonderful collection of work from the legendary Sun Ra – put together for a documentary on his enigmatic life and music, and packaged with a copy of the film on blu-ray too! The music alone is enough – a really well-chosen collection of tunes that leans heavily on the earliest years ... CD (Jazz CD)
Hank Mobley
Hank Mobley (Blue Note 1568) (180 gram pressing)Blue Note, 1957. (reissue)
LP...$25.99
28.99
A fantastic Blue Note classic from tenor genius Hank Mobley – right from the alien-looking image on the cover, down to the fantastic material on the disc! The group is a bit more unusual than some of Mobley's other lineups – in that it features the very obscure Curtis Porter on both ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Transversales Disques (France), Late 1960s/1970s.
LP...$32.99
36.99
Stunning sounds from the French cinematic scene – a whole host of rare funky nuggets, most of which resonate with the best sound library grooves of the time! The mix of artists is great – there's a few here that you'll know from major soundtracks for bigger films, mixed with some of ... LP, Vinyl record album (Soundtracks LP)
Gregory Hutchinson
Kind of Now – The Pulse Of Miles DavisWarner, 2026.
A tribute to Miles Davis, but a set that's also got a very different vibe than most that might fall into that category – maybe in part because the group's led by a drummer, and because Gregory Hutchinson works with a really great shifting lineup of players who really keep things fresh! ... CD (Jazz CD)
John Coltrane
First Meditations (plus bonus track) (UHQCD pressing)Impulse (Japan), 1965.
CD...$20.99
24.99
Key 60s material from the great John Coltrane – even if the set wasn't ever released until the late 70s! The album's kind of a "prequel" to the later Meditations record, and it stands as a key bridge between Coltrane's modal years and his more spiritual sounds – delivered ... CD (Jazz CD)
Cecile McLorin Salvant
With Every Breath I TakeNonesuch, 2026.
Some of the most haunting work we've ever heard from Cecile McLorin Salvant – a singer who seems to evolve more and more with each new record – giving us a heck of a lot of growth and maturation in a very short span of time! This time around, Cecile is singing with these rich, moody ... CD (Vocalists CD)
Ronnie Boykins
Will Come Is Now (aka Ronnie Boykins) (180 gram pressing)ESP, 1975. (reissue)
LP...$24.99
26.99
A rare non-Sun Ra session from bassist Ronnie Boykins! Boykins was one of Ra's most long-term players – a key part of the Arkestra for many years – but on this album, he hits a totally different sound –and one that's somewhat spiritual as well! The group's got a great sax-heavy ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Joseph Kamaru
Further CombinationsDisciples (UK), Mid 1960s/Mid 1980s.
LP...$24.99
25.99
A second collection of rare work from this legendary Kenyan musician – one who's got a way of wrapping together various genres, then kicking them out with a very vibrant sound – one that must have been great to hear blasting out of the giant speakers on the music van pictured on the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Salin
RammanaSalin (UK), 2026.
CD...$16.99
18.99
Drummer Salin Cheewapansri leads a really fantastic group here – one that riffs on older Afro Funk traditions, while also taking things into some very new territory! Salin's roots are different than most musicians exploring this world – as she mixes instruments from Thailand with more ... CD (Global Grooves CD)
Joe Chambers with Larry Young
Double Exposure (180 gram pressing)Muse/Time Traveler, 1978. (reissue)
LP...$39.99
40.99
A wonderful album of duets between drummer Joe Chambers and the legendary organist Larry Young – a set done right before Young passed away at a too-young age, one that features some of his most compelling work of the 70s! The format is a bit unusual for both musicians – as Chambers ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
Daniel Carter/
Keeping It In Context
No Business (Lithuania), 1996.
CD...$16.99
19.99
A set that moves from moody one minute to bold and forthcoming the next – thanks to the very dynamic energy of the group! The set features twin horns from Daniel Carter and Sabir Mateen – both of whom blow alto, tenor, and flute – while Carter handles a bit of trumpet too, and ... CD (Jazz CD)
Raw Material
Raw MaterialSunbeam, Early 1970s. (reissue)
LP...$27.99
31.99
The lasting classic from Raw Material – a great little record captured at the crossroads of psych and prog, with a wonderful sound that even moves past both of those styles! At one level, the album's a tripped-out batch of heavy rock tunes – complete with vocals, fuzzy guitar, and lots ... LP, Vinyl record album (Rock LP)
Teodros Makonnen
Teodros Makonnen With His OrganMuzikawi (France), Early 1980s. 2LP Gatefold
Teodros Makonnen has a mighty cool organ here – a keyboard that's not in the Hammond range, but more some weird sort of space age cosmic instrument – almost like some of the keyboards that Sun Ra would play on some of the famous Saturn Records albums, but a lot more tuneful overall! ... LP, Vinyl record album (Global Grooves LP)
Mood Mosaic (Italy), 1970s. 2LP Gatefold (reissue)
Porno grooves aplenty – and a great batch of weird and funky tunes that's one of the best in the Mood Mosaic series! The set mixes a few sex-oriented tracks by more famous artists, with others that clearly come from obscure European sources – and which really make great use of the ... LP, Vinyl record album (Funky Compilations LP)
Sam Rivers
Dimensions & Extensions (180 gram pressing)Blue Note, 1967. Gatefold (reissue)
Some of the freest, most far-reaching work that Sam Rivers ever cut for Blue Note – a set recorded in 1967, but not issued until nearly a decade later by the label! The album's a great precursor of some of the work that Sam would do later in the 70s – still somewhat in a "new ... LP, Vinyl record album (Jazz LP)
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