Format: Vinyl Record LP, Prestige Records. USA release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Eddie Lockjaw Davis. Classic Jazz music LP. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Prestige Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34180prst7357 letrL
About this Vinyl Record: Absolutely scorching! Recorded live at the legendary Minton's Playhouse on 6 January 1961 and released on Prestige in 1965, this album captures Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis in ferocious form alongside the equally formidable Johnny Griffin, with Junior Mance on piano, Larry Gales on bass, and Ben Riley on drums. Four extended tracks — Dee Dee's Dance, Billie's Bounce, Epistrophy, and Light and Lovely — provide the perfect vehicle for two of the hardest-swinging tenors in jazz history.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, RCA Records. France release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Paul Gonsalves. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: RCA Records. France Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34179pl43192 letrL
About this Vinyl Record: What a soulful, intimate encounter! Recorded in August 1967 at RCA Victor's Studio B in New York, this French RCA pressing brings together two of jazz's greatest tenor saxophonists — Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis and Paul Gonsalves — for an exquisite programme of eleven ballad standards. Backed by pianist Roland Hanna, guitarist Everett Barksdale, bassist Ben Tucker, and drummer Grady Tate, the two men reveal their romantic, lyrical sides in a gorgeous, deeply moving and thoroughly delightful session.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Dot Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: Dot Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34173slpd525 letrB
About this Vinyl Record: Historic and absolutely thrilling! Count Basie's 1968 recording for Dot Records, released in the UK as SLPD 525, marks the first collaboration between the great bandleader and arranger Sammy Nestico, who composed and conducted all nine original pieces. Recorded at TTG Studios in Hollywood, it's a beautifully crisp, swinging set that perfectly balances Basie's trademark groove with fresh, accessible big band writing. Standout soloists Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Eric Dixon shine magnificently throughout.
Jazz Music LP
George Kelly - Plays The Music Of Don Redman (ST 240)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Stash Records. USA release from 1984. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from George Kelly. Classic Jazz music LP. One corner cut out of jacket. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Stash Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34155st240 letrK
About this Vinyl Record: A wonderful rediscovery! Recorded at JAC Studios in New York in August 1984 for Stash Records, this delightful tribute album teams veteran tenor saxophonist and vocalist George Kelly — a former member of the Savoy Sultans — with a superb group including trumpeter Glenn Zottola, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, pianist Richard Wyands, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Butch Miles. Eight songs associated with the great Don Redman — including 'Cherry', 'Chant Of The Weed', and 'Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You' — are all given warmly swinging, immensely enjoyable readings.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1966. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis. Classic Bop Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. A nice copy considering its age. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34152svlp9157 letrH
About this Vinyl Record: Silky smooth and soulfully wonderful! Recorded in New York in late 1965 and early 1966 and released on Verve, this beautifully relaxed album pairs the incomparable alto saxophone of Johnny Hodges with the rich Hammond organ of Wild Bill Davis, alongside the likes of trombonist Lawrence Brown, clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton, guitarist Billy Butler, and arranger-conductor Jimmy Jones. Titles include 'Blues For Madeleine', 'Stormy Weather', and 'Hash Brown'. Hodges's silky tone finds a perfect new home floating above Davis's warm organ textures.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Argo-Jazz Records. USA release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from James Moody. Classic Jazz music LP. Stereo issue. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Argo-Jazz Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34149lp725 letrM
About this Vinyl Record:James Moody's 1963 Argo Records album is a true proof of his genius! Recorded at the Nola Penthouse Studio in New York in June 1963, it features an extraordinary lineup including trumpeters Thad Jones and Johnny Coles, flautist Hubert Laws, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Mel Lewis, all arranged by Tom McIntosh. Historically significant as the first documented studio encounter between Jones and Lewis, it's a thrilling, multi-layered modern jazz session of the very highest order.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. USA release from 1964. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis. Classic Jazz music LP. Some very light scuffing to record. Variant black and white Verve Records inner sleeve. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA. Record label: Verve Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34148v68570 letrH
About this Vinyl Record: The meeting of Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis results in a relaxed and deeply satisfying session rooted in blues feeling and swing tradition. Hodges' warm alto saxophone and Davis's expressive organ work complement one another beautifully throughout the album. The performances combine elegance, soul and effortless musicianship, making this recording a memorable collaboration between two accomplished jazz artists.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1965. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis. Classic Cool Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34101svlp9117 letrH
About this Vinyl Record: Once again, Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis combine their talents to create music filled with warmth, swing and melodic charm. The performances are relaxed and enjoyable, allowing both musicians to display their considerable artistry. The album offers another fine example of their successful and enduring partnership.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1965. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis. Classic Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. A nice copy considering its age. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34099vlp9094 letrH
About this Vinyl Record: On this soulful recording, Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis deliver performances rooted in blues feeling and effortless swing. Their musical partnership is both relaxed and highly effective, producing memorable melodies and expressive improvisation. The album captures the easy sophistication that both musicians brought to their work.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1964. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges, Wild Bill Davis. Classic Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. Some scuffing to record. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34098vlp9084 letrH
About this Vinyl Record: The partnership between Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis produces another enjoyable blend of blues, swing and elegant jazz. Hodges' rich alto saxophone and Davis's expressive organ complement one another beautifully. The performances are relaxed yet polished, creating an album filled with warmth and musical charm.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, RCA Records. France release from 1983. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Eddie Lockjaw Davis. Classic Jazz music LP. Record label: RCA Records. France Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34007nl70120 letrL
About this Vinyl Record: The magnificent Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis brings his gloriously robust and swinging tenor saxophone to this RCA release, creating a recording that is both musically substantial and simply enormous fun. Davis was one of the great tenormen of the mainstream tradition - tough, bluesy and always swinging - and this album finds him in typically commanding form, chasing and sparring with his musical colleagues in the best spirit of good-natured jazz competition. The interplay throughout is consistently exciting and the overall atmosphere is one of irresistible musical energy and good humour.
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1978. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Ella Fitzgerald, Jackie Davis, Louie Bellson. Classic Big Band Jazz Vocal music LP. Small drill hole cut out of jacket. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM317922310825 letrF