CESARE POGGI - RAGTIME AND RAGS:
Old-timey jazz from 1980 with Ronnie Jackson and Tullio De Piscopo. Italian original in fine shape.

MILT JACKSON & JAY JAY JOHNSON - IF I HAD YOU / JERRY OLD MAN / JEP 4529:
Swedish 2-track pic sleeve 45. Pic sleeve has ring wear and small sticker on back. Swedish original (with pic sleeve printed in Norway).

FABIO JEGHER BOSTON & LOS ANGELES TRIOS - TIME ZONE:
Italian only original.

NANNIE PORRES - KÄRLEKENS ÖGON:
"Deirdres Samba" instant female vocal bossa. Features Bernt Rosengren, Tommy Koverhult, Lars Färnlöf, Okay Temiz and Georg Wadenius. Swedish-only original. This copy has a shop sticker on front and back of cover.

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GUNNAR SILJA-BLOO NILSON - BLOO-HACKETYHACK-BOCK:
LP from 1976 with the distinctive vocals of Siljabloo backed by top musicians as Tommy Koverhult, Lars Sjösten, Bernt Rosengren & Palle Danielsson. Listen to his version of "Is you is or is you ain't my baby", here called "Joru, e're såru mere, bruden"! Light sleeve scuffing on vinyl, nothing troublesome. Cover has light wear and a few cm fraying on spine center. Swedish original.

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LARS SJÖSTEN - SELECT NOTES:
Straight jazz album from 1980, listen to "Gasoline". Cover has some creasing and 4 cm peeling/split on top seam. Swedish-only original, with booklet.

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NILS LINDBERG - BIG BAND GALORE:
Big band LP with Jan Allan, Herb Geller, Lennart Åberg from 1983. Listen to "At Daybreak". Cover has a tiny tear on front (not in photo). Swedish-only original.

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MERIT HEMMINGSON - BALSAM:
"Baroccobossa" female vocal bossa from Sweden in 1975. Also a version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine". Swedish original.

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VARIOUS - JAZZ FRÅN DET SVENSKA 70-TALET:
Swedish jazz from the 70s, most of these versions are previously unreleased. Tracks from Staffan Abeleen, Lars Gullin etc. Check Abeleen's "Snabba Samban". Swedish original, RIKS DLP 2, intact booklet.

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PETER GULLIN - OUT OF LOVE:
Beautiful straight jazz LP from Lars Gullin's son, recorded in 1979. Listen to "Vågornas vals". Cover has two small stickers on front (not on photo). Swedish-only original.

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BJARNE NEREM - HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON:
Jazz from 1971 with Lars Sjösten, Kjell Öhman, Sture Nordin etc. Listen to "Lesterday". Swedish-only original.

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CHRISTER BOUSTEDT - PLAYS THELONIOUS MONK:
Quartet LP from 1983 with Åke Johansson on piano. Listen to the versions of "Trinkle tinkle" and "Straight no chaser". Small sticker label side A. Swedish only original.

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KNUD JÖRGENSEN - WHAT A SOUND:
Swedish only LP with a nice version of "Ode to Billie Joe" plus versions of bossa standards like "Dindi", and "Corcovado".

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F.I.B.B. / FAHLSTROM INTERNATIONAL BIG BAND - HEADS TOGETHER:
Jazz from 1981 with Sahib Shihab, Benny Bailey, Idrees Sulieman, Palle Danielsson, Bobo Stenson etc. With these guys there's bound to be something nice here, and for me it's "Heads Together". Swedish only original.

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BJÖRN J:SON LINDH - BOOGIE WOOGIE:
"Second Line Strut" funky fusion with flute lead. LP from 1974 with Okay Temiz and Malondo Gassama. Swedish original.

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RICHIE KAMUCA - CHARLIE:
Jazz from 1979 with versions of "Dizzy atmosphere" and, since it's a tribute to him, Charlie Parker's "Confirmation".

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VISBY STORBAND - KIND OF REQUIEM / EPISODES:
Beautiful jazz in Georg Riedel's four part piece "Kind of requiem". Reminds me of Lars Färnlöf's "Svit cachasa"! Cover is pretty low VG+ due to some ring wear and creasing (not in photo). Swedish original.

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ELISE EINARSDOTTER ENSEMBLE - SACRED HEARTS:
Swedish modern jazz LP from 1985. Listen to the great "Mistral". Swedish original, with printed inner sleeve.

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ÄNGLASPEL - JAZZ I SVERIGE 82:
Swedish jazz LP with Stefan Isaksson, Anders Jormin and Erik Dahlbäck. Includes a version of "Blues March". Swedish-only original, with printed inner sleeve.

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HAMMARBANDET FEAT. ELSEBETH DELLENFORS - DU HAR VÄL HÖRT?:
Big band jazz LP from Sweden including a version of "St. Thomas". Name/address sticker on front cover. Swedish only original.

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HARRY ARNOLD - DANCING WITH MY FAIR LADY / MEP 460:
4 track EP from 1958 with a big band setting. Listen to "Wouldnt it be lovely". Swedish original, 4-prong center issue with black labels.

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ORKESTERJOURNALEN - NO. 2 2018:
April-May 2018 issue featuring Gyllene Skivan-winner Lina Nyberg, Susana Santos Silva, George Riedel, Joni Mitchell, Vaxdax with Mats Gustafsson plus reviews and more.

ORKESTERJOURNALEN - NO. 3 2018:
June-July 2018 issue featuring Esbjörn Svensson Trio, The Thing, Herbie Hancock etc.

ORKESTERJOURNALEN - NO. 5 2019:
The fifth issue of 2019 with features on Bernt Rosengren, the ECM label, album reviews et al.

ORKESTERJOURNALEN - NO. 4 2018:
Sept-Oct 2018 issue featuring Yazz Ahmed, Jan Johansson, Charles Lloyd, Vaxdax with Mats Gustafsson plus reviews and more.

ORKESTERJOURNALEN - NO. 6 2018:
Sixth 2018 issue with features on Cassie Kinoshi, Tobias Wiklund and Arild Andersen.

ORKESTERJOURNALEN - NO. 5 2018:
Fifth 2018 issue with features on Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Torbjörn Sörhuus, German big bands and, of course, reviews.

ORKESTERJOURNALEN - NO. 4 2019:
The fourth issue of 2019 with features on Art Ensemble of Chicag, Jazzmeia Horn, Per Texas Johansson etc.

ORKESTERJOURNALEN - NO. 6 2019:
The last issue of 2019 with features on Mary Halvorsen, Fredrik Ljungkvist, Krister Anderson, Kit Downes, album reviews et al.

KAI WINDING & J.J. JOHNSON - THE GREAT KAI AND J.J. / PEP 2037:
Swedish original, PEP 2037. Vintage shop sticker on back of pic sleeve.

SUPERSAX & L.A. VOICES - SAME:
Dutch original. Cover has minor damage on top seam center.

RUNE ÖFWERMAN TRIO - TRIOPUS / GEP 17 / MONO:
Jazz EP with Sture Nordin and Egil Johansen from 1958. Listen to "Triopus Part 1". Lots of marks and lighter scratches, plays crackly but not terrible. Pic sleeve has minor wear on top edge plus some lamination bubbles. Swedish mono original, GEP-17.

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TRIO CON TROMBA - FUSION:
Allan, Hallberg & Riedel together with a string quartet in 1982. Swedish only original.

SINGERS UNLIMITED - A CAPELLA:
German original with red labels. Gatefold cover has a sticker on back.

JAN ERIKSSON - TOLLARPARN:
Swedish piano player in a trio setting with bass by Arne Castell and drums by Ingvar Callmer that used to play with Jan Johansson. Listen to "I'll wait for you". Swedish original.

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KENNY DORHAM - AFRO-CUBAN:
US mono pressing, BLP 1535 with Lexington-address on labels and cover but vinyl has beaded rim and not flat edge = very early 2nd pressing. Deep groove on both sides, RVG and ear in dead wax. No frame on front cover, blank spine. Record has some light sleeve marks and scuffs, nothing deep and plays well with minor distractions only. Cover has full split and some fraying on top seam, slight wear on bottom seam and spine, shelf wear and small worn spots front and back, staining on back, minor wear and a few tiny rips on opening edge plus stamp on back. Classic Blue Note indemander with the brilliant 50s jazz track "Afrodisia" but the whole album is nice!

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JOHN COLTRANE - COLTRANE / GREEN COVER:
US mono pressing, PRLP 7105 with yellow/black labels, Bergenfield-address = early 2nd US pressing from 1958 of 1957 org. Deep groove on both sides and RVG in dead wax. Record in fine shape with only tiny scuffs, plays loud and clear, close to ex grade. Front and back cover looks lovely, tiny lamination peeling on front. Upper seam have 2 cm split and lower 1 cm. Spine looks fine. Classic LP from 1957 with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Al Heath. Listen to the wonderful "Straight Street" and "Bakai".

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DEXTER GORDON - DOIN' ALLRIGHT:
US mono pressing, BLP 4077 with New York USA-labels = early 2nd pressing (of 47 West 63rd NYC original). RVG and ear in dead wax. Nice and clean record, but has one scratch at B1 not affecting play. The laminated cover has small bent corner and a few stains on back - looks nice overall. Quality 1961 Blue Note set with Freddie Hubbard, Horace Parlan, George Tucker and Al Harewood. Listen to the great "It's You Or No One".

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BILLY HARPER - CAPRA BLACK:
Early 2nd US pressing with 156 Fifth Ave.-address on back cover. Record is glossy with just some soft sleeve marks/lines, nothing troublesome. Cover in great shape. Strong Strata-East LP from 1973, adventurous but accessible. Check "Capra Black", "Sir Galahad" and the spiritual "Soulfully I Love You".

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - SAME / BLP 4003:
US mono pressing, BLP 4003 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address, no "R" on side 1 label but with "R" on side 2 label = early 2nd US mono pressing. Deep groove on both sides, RVG and ear in dead wax. 47 West 63rd St.-address with "Inc." at "Blue Note Records" on back cover. Marks and scuffs on record, plays ok with minor distractions and odd light ticks. Cover has wear and 7 cm split on bottom seam, signs of removed tape at opening edge plus tiny writing, small rip, a few small stains and minimal tear on back. Classic jazz set from 1958 including "Moanin".

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STEVE LACY / MICHEL WAISVISZ / HAN BENNINK / MAARTEN VAN REGTEREN ALTENA - LUMPS:
Classic ICP-title recorded 1974, listen to "The New Duck". Record in fine shape. Cover has soft shelf wear and a sticker removal mark on back. Early 2nd Dutch pressing from 1978, white labels with black lettering and 78-print plus address is crossed out on cover.

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WILLEM BREUKER ORCHESTER / QUINTET - LITANY FOR THE 14TH OF JUNE 1966:
Debut album from a very young Willem Breuker featuring Misja Mengelberg, Pierre Courbois, Hans Dulfer, Dick van der Capellen a.o. One side features a quintet, the other a large ensemble - listen to "Composition 28" and "Litany for the 14th of June, 1966" respectively. Clean record. Cover has light ringwear. First German pressing that's quite seldom seen, released after the very rare Dutch original on Relax.

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THELONIOUS MONK - THELONIOUS ALONE IN SAN FRANCISCO:
US mono issue, RLP 12-312 with large blue labels with mic & reel logo and INC on Bill Graeuer = early but later pressing from 1962 of 1959 original. No deep groove . Record in fine shape with light scuffs and some storage wear on side 1. It plays fine but minor background noise can be heard as music is quiet. Cover in fine shape with light wear. Solo piano LP from the Monk, listen to "Pannonica".

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ART BLAKEY QUINTET - A NIGHT AT BIRDLAND VOL 2 / BLP 5038:
US early 2nd issue with BLP 5038 with Lexington-address on labels. Flat edge and deep groove on both sides, ear in dead wax. With 2nd generation cover with linear notes on back. Released same year as the first issue in 1954. Record has plenty of surface marks and scrathes, plays decent but occasional light ticks and background noise. Front cover with only minor wear, back cover has stamp on back at white area. Seams and spine a bit worn and has 3-4 cm split at lower seam.Wonderful live session with Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver and Curly Russell. Listen to "Mayreh".

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MILES DAVIS FEATURING SONNY ROLLINS - DIG:
US 2nd pressing, PRLP 7012, with 446 W. 50th ST. address, deep groove and RVG on both sides. This is the blue cover issue. Record has light marks, plays well. Small sticker label side B. Cover has miscoloration and wear on back. Recordings from 1951, released on LP for the first time here. Features a five star lineup with Jackie McLean, Walter Bishop, Tommy Potter and Art Blakey. Listen to "Dig".

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - SAME / BLP 4003:
US mono pressing, BLP 4003 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address and "R" on labels = early 2nd US mono pressing. Deep groove on both sides, RVG both sides and ear side 1 only. Record has plenty of marks and some lighter scratches, plays with some surface noise and occassional clicks, still quite decent. A bit worse at A2 where it clicks rather much. Cover looks fine on front, spine and seams. Minor bent to the front lower right corner and tiny stain back lower right corner. Classic jazz set from 1958 including "Moanin".

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THELONIOUS MONK - THELONIOUS HIMSELF:
US mono 2nd pressing from 1957 same year as first issue, small blue label with mic & reel logo, deep groove both sides and no "Inc" at the Bill Grauer productions text at label. Record number RLP 12-235. Record in fine shape with light lines only, minor background noise due to the mellow music, slightly more at B2. Cover looks fine front and back but upper seam is completely split, hence VG- grade. Lower seam and spine are worn but intact. Solo piano LP from 1957 including versions of "April in Paris" and "Ghost of a chance".

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GEORGE HARRISON - ELECTRONIC SOUND:
Electronic avantgarde experiments 1969, check "Under the Mersey wall". Record in fine shape with some minor marks. Cover has light corner/ring wear, creasing. UK 2nd pressing, without "Sold in the UK..." on label. Including original inner sleeve.

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ZOOT SIMS - WAITING GAME:
US stereo pressing, AS-9131 with orange/black ABC-Paramount-label on side 1 and A Product of ABC Records-label on side 2 = early 2nd transitional pressing. Cover has slight wear to opening edge, a couple of small worn spots on top seam plus a tiny drill hole. Orchestral jazz album with versions of evergreens like "Over The Rainbow".

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ALLEN GINSBERG / WILLIAM BLAKE - SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND EXPERIENCE / SIGNED BY ARIST:
1970 album featuring Don Cherry and Elvin Jones among others. Avantgarde/spoken word, listen to "The Grey Monk" and "Nurses Song". Record has some storage wear, plays fine. Cover has light ring/rub/corner wear, saw cut. Signed by Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky inside gatefold. US early 2nd pressing.

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