Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Cool Jazz
CBS SONY 25AP 1869(TZ), 25AP 1869 Japan 1980
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Cover Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
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)
MILESTONE SMJ-6038 Japan 1974
GB£37.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
One of the Riverside tetralogy by a leading modern jazz pianist
The tracks on the album include such classic repertoire as "Israel" and "Elsa," as well as "Nerdies," a song that Miles Davis dedicated to his beloved Evans.
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.
Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool
CAPITOL ECJ-50050 Japan 1980
GB£20.91
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
Cool Jazz, Breaks, Jazz-Funk, Swing
PHILIPS SFX-10001~2 Japan 1975
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A collaborative album by four talented drummers produced by Japan Planning.
This album was recorded in the best possible conditions at the time and cut by JVC.
INTRO GXF 3129(M), GXF-3129Ⓜ, ILP 606 Japan 1979
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A sharp performance from an innovator of modern jazz
Art Pepper's alto saxophone expands the possibilities of West Coast jazz.
Bill Evans, Jim Hall - Undercurrent
UNITED ARTISTS LAX 3112, LAX-3112, UAS 15003 Japan 1976
GB£37.12
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage 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.
Shelly Manne - Modern Jazz Performances Of Songs
CONTEMPORARY LAX-3002 Japan 1974
GB£4.15
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
HORIZON GP-3512 Japan 1976
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Jim Hall, the popular jazz guitarist beloved by the Japanese
A luxurious piece featuring some of our favorite artists.
Chet Baker - She Was Too Good To Me
CTI LAX 3195 Japan 1978
GB£21.99
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
This is the album that marked Chet Baker's comeback.
You can enjoy the husky voice and trumpet.
Wes Montgomery - California Dreaming
Smooth Jazz, Cool Jazz, Easy Listening
VERVE MV 2051 Japan 1973
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Wes Montgomery's California Dreamin'
A masterpiece of American jazz that elevates pop songs into brilliant jazz performances.
Paul Desmond - Only Recorded Performance Of Paul Desmond
PHONOGRAM 25PJ-50 Japan 1981
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Pronounced Scratch on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A live album containing footage from the concert.
The dreamy sound is beyond words.
Art Pepper - Return Of Art Pepper
JAZZWEST GXF-3127(M), JWLP-10 Japan 1979
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The first masterpiece from this genius artist.
This work was released in 1956. It is a quintet work with familiar members Jack Sheldon (Tp.), Russ Freeman (Pf.), Leroy Vinnegar (Ba.), and Shelly Manne (Dr.), who are representative members of West Coast Jazz.
Modern Jazz Quartet - Collaboration
ATLANTIC P-6112A, SD 1429 Japan 1973
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Tal Farlow - Swinging Guitar Of Tal Farlow
VERVE MV 4018 Japan 1980
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
America's leading guitar maestro of the 1950s.
A masterpiece in the history of jazz guitar.
Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool
CAPITOL ECJ-70056 Japan 1975
GB£20.91
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
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.
BLUE NOTE LNJ-70080 Japan 1976
GB£23.61
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Tape on Obi
A sharp performance from an innovator of modern jazz
Art Pepper's alto saxophone expands the possibilities of West Coast jazz.
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.
Art Pepper - Art Of Pepper Vol. 1
OVERSEAS ULS-1533-V Japan 1975
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
A saxophonist who represents West Coast jazz.
A phantom work released on reel-to-reel.
Art Pepper - Art Of Pepper Vol. 2
OVERSEAS ULS-1534-V Japan 1975
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sticker on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
RCA PG-25 Japan 1976
GB£18.20
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover, Discoloration on Liner *The image is not from the actual item.
This album perfectly captures the tranquil aesthetic of cool jazz.
A collection of ballads brimming with the clarity of the saxophone.
Tal Farlow - Swinging Guitar Of Tal Farlow
Post Bop, Cool Jazz, Instrumental
VERVE MV 2504 Japan 1974
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Heavy Mark on Media, Scratch/damage on Cover, Cover Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
America's leading guitar maestro of the 1950s.
A masterpiece in the history of jazz guitar.
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£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Obi has significant tear *The image is not from the actual item.
A saxophonist who represents West Coast jazz.
A phantom work released on reel-to-reel.
ATLANTIC P-6117A Japan 1973
GB£5.77
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Musical director of MJQ and jazz pianist.
A piece with the feel of a sophisticated painting.
