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One of the most unique albums on the Strata East label - and that's saying a heck of a lot, given the creative energies flowing through that legendary jazz outlet! Descendents Of Mike & Phoebe is a... more

After two visionary LPs for his own tiny Nodlew label, Weldon Irvine signed to RCA for Cosmic Vortex (Justice Divine), exploring the deeply spiritual and political terrain of his previous efforts on... more

Classic 1967 debut release by Arlo Guthrie that includes the classic 18 minute long "Alice's Restaurant Masacree" that was recorded in front of a live audience and six cuts on the B-side.

Freddie Hubbard was one of the most prolific jazz trumpeters in the business. He played a hot and sassy horn! When he was teamed up with George Benson, Jack DeJohnette and Ron Carter (just to name a... more

A highly successful and respected jazz and soul singer, Nancy Wilson bridges the gap between the classic pop vocal era of Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and the belting R&B divas of... more

The 1957 release Little Girl Blue is Nina Simone's first album on Bethlehem Records. A simple trio recording showcasing Nina's talent on piano and vocals with bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert... more

On Suitcase, his eighth studio release, Keb' Mo' (Kevin Moore) reunites with John Porter, the producer of Moore's critically lauded first album, and the result is a pleasant, mid tempo suite of songs... more

(2-LP set) Jim Hall's Concierto was arguably the greatest LP in the history of CTI and possibly a masterpiece. With two legendary players in the frontline, trumpeter Chet Baker and Paul Desmond, Hall... more

The sublime Time Capsule remains Weldon Irvine's most fully realized and influential recording. A supremely talented multi-instrumentalist and composer, Irvine had a musical vision that was... more

Besides helping to invent rock 'n roll with his hit "Shake, Rattle and Roll," Big Joe Turner was one of the most soulful blues shouters of all time. His best albums married the boogie-woogie piano... more

1970 soul/funk influenced album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. Featuring Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone, Herbie Hancock - electric piano, George Benson - guitar, Ron Carter - bass, Jack DeJohnette -... more

This is the first of two superb albums recorded by Bill Evans, and guitarist Jim Hall, and it was recorded over two sessions in April and May 1962.

(2-LP set) After 10 years and 6 albums on the indie label, Candid, Stacey Kent finally releases her major label debut on Blue Note Records. A multi-award winner (2001 British Jazz Award, 2002 BBC... more

This 1970 release of the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis orchestra is considered the best of all the albums they recorded together. Trumpeter Thad Jones and drummer Mel Lewis are joined by trumpeter Marvin... more

(2-LP set) It's hard to overestimate the impact Stevie Ray Vaughan's debut, Texas Flood, had upon it's release in 1983. At that point, blues was no longer hip, the way it was in the '60s. Texas Flood... more

This Roulette Records' 1961 Birdland Series LP of Sarah Vaughan's After Hours was the first ever album by 'Sassy' to feature just her voice with bass (George Duvivier) and guitar (Mundell Lowe) in a... more

(2-LP set) the excellence of Louis' band is so high and so consistent that every man deserves commendation for his part in making this remarkably fine record. Trummy Young particularly should be... more

2004 180 Gram 2 X vinyl LP pressing reissue. Produced by Mike Vernon and Marshall Chess recorded in the Chess Tel-Mar Studios, Chicago, January 1969 and no introduction needed for this fabulous... more