John Coltrane - My Favorite Things
ATLANTIC P-6030A, SD 1361 Japan 1971
GB£18.20
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Break out of your shell and step into a new world.
This is the first album to prominently feature the soprano saxophone.
RIVERSIDE SMJ-6069 Japan 1976
GB£12.80
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An exciting live performance by this revolutionary in the guitar world.
This is the only live album released on their first label, Riverside.
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
MCA VIM-4610 Japan 1980
GB£18.20
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This is a masterpiece that was also awarded a Gold Disc by Ing Journal magazine.
A saxophone quartet that shines brightly in the history of jazz.
PRESTIGE SMJ-6520(M), SMJ-6520Ⓜ, PG-6023 Japan 1976
GB£18.20
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This is an essential piece when talking about the history of jazz.
The 4th album released by Prestige. An edited version of the two 10-inch LPs originally recorded in 1954, with two alternate takes added.
Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else
BLUE NOTE BST 81595 Japan 1973
GB£29.01
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A masterpiece album that includes "Autumn Leaves," a song that will remain in jazz history
This album features Miles' exquisite trumpet playing in the heartwarming classic "Autumn Leaves," which was a standard chanson piece at the time but which he transitioned into jazz.
CONTEMPORARY LAX 3010, LAX-3010, S 7530 Japan 1974
GB£23.61
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An immortal tenor trio work in the history of modern jazz.
The piano-less arrangement highlights the saxophone, exuding a mysterious charm.
CBS SONY SOPZ 25 Japan 1973
GB£7.39
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A piece that explodes with beautiful piano touch and jazz spirit.
A reissue released in 1973. The original was released in 1961. The album is centered around standard songs such as the title track "Con Alma" and "Autumn Leaves."
PRESTIGE SMJ-6503 Japan 1975
GB£26.31
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The Hard-Working Spirit of Miles Davis
A hard bop masterpiece born from the quintet's everyday creativity.
Miles Davis - Round About Midnight
CBS SONY 18AP 2052 Japan 1981
GB£26.31
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Jazz-Funk, Fusion, Hard Bop, Contemporary Jazz, Afrobeat
PHONOGRAM EW-8048 Japan 1977
GB£5.22
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This album contains a live performance from 1976, in which Sadao Watanabe won the Grand Prize at the Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival.
The "Sadao Watanabe Recital" held at the Tokyo Postal Savings Hall on October 19, 1976, won the Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival Grand Prize in the jazz category. This is the recording of that event.
BLUE NOTE BST 81588 US 1973
GB£18.20
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Hard Stain on Cover
A classic among hard bop albums that continues to be loved forever.
Released in 1958, this album is sure to grab your attention right from the opening track, "Cool Struttin'". It is a masterpiece by Sonny Clark, featuring the all-star line-up of Jackie McLean, Art Farmer, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones.
UNITED ARTISTS LAX 3111 Japan 1976
GB£6.31
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PRESTIGE SMJ-6534, SMJ-6534M, SMJ-6534(M), SMJ-6534Ⓜ, PG-60 Japan 1976
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A masterpiece of modern jazz that combines cool tension and quiet passion.
This is one of the Prestige tetralogy, and the sharp trumpet and tight rhythm section stand out as one unit, showcasing the essence of hard bop.
Miles Davis - Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet
PRESTIGE SMJ-6532(M), SMJ-6532, SMJ-6532M, SMJ-6532Ⓜ, PG-60 Japan 1976
GB£31.72
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The pinnacle of the golden quintet, the origin and eternal of hard bop.
Miles and Coltrane unleash the pinnacle of improvisation and conversation.
BLUE NOTE GXK 8043, BST 81588 Japan 1978
GB£23.61
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A classic among hard bop albums that continues to be loved forever.
Released in 1958, this album is sure to grab your attention right from the opening track, "Cool Struttin'". It is a masterpiece by Sonny Clark, featuring the all-star line-up of Jackie McLean, Art Farmer, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones.
ABC IMPULSE IMP-88096 Japan 1973
GB£18.20
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An immortal masterpiece in jazz history.
He also shows his true worth in emotional ballad performances.
Wynton Marsalis - Wynton Marsalis
Bop, Hard Bop, Contemporary Jazz, Modal, Post Bop
CBS SONY 25AP 2278 Japan 1982
GB£9.55
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This is the first leader album recorded in Japan.
Released in 1982, this album contains seven songs, including three self-composed tracks, "Father Time," "Hesitation," and "Twilight." It reached number 9 on the Billboard Jazz chart and number 165 on the overall 200.
Wes Montgomery - Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery
ORIGINAL JAZZ CLASSICS OJC-036, RLP-9320 US 1982
GB£18.20
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Hard Stain on Cover
A masterpiece from Wes's prime, where you can hear him show off his incredible guitar skills that live up to the title.
Wes Montgomery established the octave technique. This is a masterpiece that solidified Wes' reputation as a guitarist who contributed to popularizing jazz guitar.
COLUMBIA PC 8163 US 1977
GB£27.39
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Scratch/damage on Cover
A masterpiece that is considered one of the most important works in jazz history.
A well-harmonized ensemble and exquisite improvisation.
CBS SONY SOPL 153, SOPL-153 Japan 1972
GB£15.50
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It marked a revolutionary moment that opened the door to modal jazz.
This masterpiece by the Miles Davis Sextet combines experimental elements that show the beginnings of modal jazz with the group's high level of improvisation, making it an important work that would shape the course of jazz history.
Max Roach, Clifford Brown - Best Of Max Roach & Clifford Brown In Concert
GNP CRESCENDO GXC-3126M, GNP 18 Japan 1976
GB£5.06
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Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk - Miles & Monk At Newport
CBS SONY SOPZ 10 Japan 1973
GB£20.91
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Clifford Brown - Beginning And The End
CBS SONY 20AP 1840 Japan 1973
GB£5.23
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CBS SONY SOPZ 14 Japan 1973
GB£12.26
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Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Slight Discoloration on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
The powerful beat of hard bop
A recording by the Jazz Messengers that shows the essence of modern jazz.
