CBS SONY 20AP 1459 Japan 1979
GB£34.42
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
Dave Brubeck's immortal masterpiece.
A harmonious blend of dizzying irregular time signatures and pop melody lines.
Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Cool Jazz
CBS SONY 25AP 1869(TZ), 25AP 1869 Japan 1980
GB£5.23
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
A best album released only in Japan to commemorate the visit of this "treasure trove of material"
"The pop New York spirit will captivate you! Mr. New York, Bob's beautiful, popping sound!" (From the obi)
Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool
CAPITOL ECJ-50050 Japan 1980
GB£18.20
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
LINER
Released in 1980, this album was influenced by the music of pianist Claude Thornhill.
This had a huge influence on the subsequent rise of West Coast jazz.
ORIGINAL JAZZ CLASSICS OJC-088 US 1983
GB£37.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
A masterpiece by the master jazz pianist, Evans.
He has had a major influence on many of the leading contemporary jazz pianists.
Bill Evans, Jim Hall - Undercurrent
UNITED ARTISTS GXC 3128, GXC-3128, UAS 15003 Japan 1976
GB£31.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
A masterpiece session duo album by a famous pianist and guitarist who are renowned in jazz history.
Bill Evans and Jim Hall, two unique figures in jazz history, perform famous numbers including the classic "My Funny Valentine" in a duo that remains fresh over time.
Wes Montgomery - California Dreaming
Smooth Jazz, Cool Jazz, Easy Listening
VERVE MV 4003 Japan 1977
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Wes Montgomery's California Dreamin'
A masterpiece of American jazz that elevates pop songs into brilliant jazz performances.
Art Pepper - Art Is The Art Vol. 1
NADJA PA-3140 Japan 1979
GB£11.18
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A saxophonist who represents West Coast jazz.
A phantom work released on reel-to-reel.
Barney Kessel - Vol. 3, To Swing Or Not To Swing
CONTEMPORARY LAX-3006(M) Japan 1974
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Mark on Media
Chico Hamilton - Chico Hamilton Quintet In Hi Fi
PACIFIC JAZZ GXF-3106, PJ-1216 Japan 1978
GB£4.15
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Slight Scuff on Cover, Minor Scratch on Media
Erroll Garner - Concert By The Sea
CBS SONY SOPM 152 Japan 1974
GB£6.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Red Norvo, Tal Farlow, Charles Mingus - Move!
CBS SONY SOPU-7-SY Japan 1975
GB£5.77
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media, Hard Stain on Cover
The lively interplay of a jazz trio
A valuable album featuring great performances by Red Norvo, Tal Farlow, and Charles Mingus.
Art Pepper - Art Is The Art Vol. 2
NADJA PA-3141 Japan 1979
GB£11.18
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This is the first LP release produced in Japan.
Released in 1975. This is the first LP release in Japan of a rare session by Art Pepper, a representative of West Coast Jazz, released on the Omega label.
TRIO PAP-9129 Japan 1978
GB£12.80
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
The best work since their comeback.
A co-production between Japan's Trio and US's Interplay.
BLUE NOTE LNJ-70080 Japan 1976
GB£15.50
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A sharp performance from an innovator of modern jazz
Art Pepper's alto saxophone expands the possibilities of West Coast jazz.
Chet Baker - Chet Baker Sings (180g)
PAN AM 9152236 Europe 2011
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
A gentle jazz vocal that speaks softly
A masterpiece in which delicate vocals and soft trumpet blend together.
Modern Jazz Quartet - European Concert Vol. 1
ATLANTIC P-7522A Japan 1976
GB£9.01
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
This is the band's first live album, recorded during a tour of Scandinavia in the spring of 1960.
The selection of songs is like a culmination of all their previous work, and is well worth listening to.
Duke Ellington, Ray Brown - This One's For Blanton
PABLO MW 2136 Japan 1975
GB£20.91
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Victor Feldman - Arrival Of Victor Feldman
CONTEMPORARY LAX-3014 Japan 1974
GB£12.80
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
CONTENPORARY GP3153, GP 3153, GP-3153 Japan 1978
GB£15.50
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
George Benson, Joe Farrell - Benson & Farrell
Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz, Cool Jazz, Fusion
CTI GP 3079 Japan 1976
GB£11.72
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, White label promo, Cover Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
An album that gives off a relaxed vibe.
A refreshing and mellow fusion sound matched with outstanding playing and beautiful performances.
Chet Baker - It Could Happen To You
ORIGINAL JAZZ CLASSICS OJC-303 US 1987
GB£29.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Chet Baker's sweet voice
A delicate world of sound woven by the poet of West Coast jazz.
Art Pepper - Art Pepper Quartet
OVERSEAS ULS-1861-V Japan 1976
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
