VARIOUS - PYRAMID PIECES 2 (MODERN JAZZ AUSTRALIA 1969-1980):
More great Australian deep jazz sides from late 60s to early 80s, check Bruce Cale Quintet's "Kuri Monga Nuie" and Allan Zavod "Circles"!

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FRANCISCO MORA CATLETT - MORA!:
Brazilian-flavored jazz from 1986 featuring Kenny Cox on piano. Listen to "Afra jum" or "Cultural warrior". Reissue.

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PYRAMIDS - KING OF KINGS:
Deep, afro-inspired and quite free jazz LP. Check "Queen of the spirits" or "Nsorama". 2022 reissue.

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SAM RIVERS - FUCHSIA SWING SONG:
Much wanted LP with Jaki Byard, Ron Carter and Anthony Williams. Listen to "Luminous monolith". 180 gram reissue.

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JUJU - A MESSAGE FROM MOZAMBIQUE:
Plunky & Oneness Of Juju on one of the rarer Strata-East albums, in a more free jazzy style than usual. I especially like "Nairobi/Chants" with that afro-jazz vibe! 2023 reissue.

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DAVID WERTMAN - KARA SUITE:
Tough free/avantgarde jazz from 1976 with Steve Reid and Charles Tyler, originally released on the same private label as Reid's classic albums "Nova" and "Rhythmatism". Check "Kara" and "Sharatarr". 2023 reissue.

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LEE KONITZ - VERY COOL:
Top notch cool jazz with Don Ferrara, Sal Mosca, Peter Ind and Shadow Wilson. Wonderful listening from start to finish, start with the opening track "Sunflower". Japanese reissue from 1991, MGV-8209. With insert but no obi.

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SONNY STITT / BUD POWELL / J.J. JOHNSON - SAME / PRLP 7024:
Early 50s recordings with these three heavyweights plus Max Roach, Curly Russell and others. Listen to "All God's Children Got Rhythm" and "Elora". Japanese reissue from 1976, SMJ-6508(M) with obi and insert.

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TERESA BRIGHT - TROPIC RHAPSODY:
Mellow Hawaiian vocal jazz/soul-jazz with some latin leanings. Check "Tahauala" or "Pagan Love Song". Originally released on a CD in 2008, this is the first-time vinyl offering by Honolulu-based Aloha Got Soul.

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CURTIS FULLER QUINTET - BLUES-ETTE:
Strong 1959 album with Benny Golson, Tommy Flanagan, Jimmy Garrison and Al Harewood. Listen to "Minor Vamp". Japanese reissue, COJY-9062 from 1993. With insert but no obi.

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JEFF PARKER - THE NEW BREED:
Great stuff from this versatile and talented guitarist. Not a weak moment, but start with "Visions" and "Exclusive Life" for a taste. 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklets and obi.

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WILLIAM PENN JAZZ ENSEMBLE - CARVINGS:
1982 private press jazz LP with a spiritual touch - very deep, funky vibe on "Blessings And Glory To God" plus the self-penned "Carvings" and the version "Naima" are both beautiful. 2023 reissue.

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SUN RA - MEDIA DREAMS:
The sister album to the mighty "Disco 3000", also recorded in Italy (around the same time) and with the same personnel (Gilmore, Ray and Ali). Features the killer leftfield rhythm machine-driven free jazz jam "Constellation"! 2004 reissue.

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LEON THOMAS - FULL CIRCLE:
"Just In Time To See The Sun" and "It's My Life I'm Fighting For" tough and great fusion tracks on this 1973 album! Reissue.

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ERIC DOLPHY & BOOKER LITTLE - MEMORIAL ALBUM:
1961 live set with Mal Waldron, Richard Davis and Ed Blackwell, including the great "Number Eight/Potsa Lotsa"! Cover has mild humidity spotting on back. Japanese reissue from 1978, SMJ-6574 with insert but no obi.

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DANA KAPROFF - SAME:
Private press US jazz-funk/fusion from 1976, check "Brownstones" and the bossa tinted "Snowdrift". 2023 reissue with obi.

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CHARLES MINGUS - PRESENTS CHARLES MINGUS:
Top setting with Eric Dolphy, Ted Curson and Dannie Richmond. Listen to "Folk forms" or "All the things you could be...". 180 gram reissue from 2022, remastered from the original tapes.

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CHET BAKER & HIS QUINTET - WITH BOBBY JASPAR / BARCLAY 84042:
Great album with music from four different sessions in 1955 and 1956, listen to "Dinah" and "Tasty Pudding". High quality 180 gram reissue from 2021 with flipback cover, comes with insert.

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MILFORD GRAVES & DON PULLEN - NOMMO:
Free jazz classic recorded 1966, listen to "P.G. IV". 2023 reissue.

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PHIL WOODS / GENE QUILL QUINTET - PHIL & QUILL WITH PRESTIGE:
LP from 1957 featuring Teddy Kotick, George Syran and Nick Stabulas. Listen to "Altology". Cover has small and discrete tear on back (white-on-white, not very disturbing). Japanese reissue from 1981, SMJ-6295 with insert but no obi.

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BABY FACE WILLETTE - FACE TO FACE / TONE POET:
His first LP, from 1961 with Grant Green and Ben Dixon. Listen to "Swingin' at Sugar Ray's". 180 gram reissue from 2019 in Blue Note's Tone Poet series.

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BEN LAMAR GAY - DOWNTOWN CASTLES CAN NEVER BLOCK THE SUN:
Leftfield jazz with electronic undertones, check the Steve Reich-ian "Music For 18 Hairdressers: Braids & Fractals". 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklet and obi.

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IRREVERSIBLE ENTANGLEMENTS - SAME:
Leftfield/free jazz with spoken word on top - have a listen to "Enough". 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklet and obi.

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ALABASTER DEPLUME - TO CY & LEE: INSTRUMENTALS VOL. 1:
Quite breathtaking 2020 release by UK saxophonist Alabaster DePlume. Very mellow, fragile and melancholic sounds with traces of folk music and Ethio jazz, listen to "If You're Sure You Want To" and "Why, Buzzardman, Why". Warmly recommended! 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklet and obi.

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CARLOS NINO & MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON - CHICAGO WAVES:
Great collaboration between these two multi instrumentalists, producers and composers - recorded live in Chicago in 2018 - tranquil mixture of ambient and spiritual jazz. Have a listen to "Part VI - Into Etenity". 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklet and obi.

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ANGEL BAT DAWID - THE ORACLE:
Highly acclaimed spiritual/avantgarde jazz album from 2019. Deep, conscious vibe all over this, listen to "Impepho". 11th anniversary reissue from 2025, includes new insert booklet and obi.

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BATSUMI - MOVING ALONG:
Very rare South African jazz/soul/funk from the mid-70s, check "Toi-Toi" and Moving Along". Reissue with printed inner sleeve.

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NEW JAZZ ORCHESTRA - LE DEJEUNER SUR L'HERBE:
Top quality UK jazz directed by Neil Ardley and featuring Ian Carr, Jack Bruce, Jon Hiseman and more British top players. Listen to the dark "Dusk Fire" and the great versions of "Nardis" and "Naima". Reissue.

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SONNY ROLLINS - TOUR DE FORCE:
LP from 1957 with Max Roach, George Morrow, Kenny Drew and Earl Coleman. Listen to "B. Quick". Vinyl has a few light marks and shades, plays fine. Japanese reissue from 1975, LPJ 70031, with insert and obi.

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IAN CARR WITH NUCLEUS - LABYRINTH:
Dark, moody jazz rock fusion LP with heavy drums and quirky synthesizers. Featuring great musicians like Kenny Wheeler, Gordon Beck, Paddy Kingsland and Norma Winstone. Listen to "Naxos" (which reminds me of "Roots") or "Bull-dance". 2022 reissue.

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PHIL RANELIN - THE TIME IS NOW:
Rare Tribe album from 1974 with Marcus Belgrave & Wendell Harrison. Powerful independent jazz, listen to "The time is now for change". Reissue by Now-Again, remastered by Bernie Grundman.

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DAVE PIKE - JAZZ FOR THE JET SET:
Vibes-led jazz LP from 1966 with Herbie Hancock, Clark Terry & Grady Tate. Listen to "Devilette". Reissue.

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VARIOUS - HYPERITUALS VOL. 2 - BLACK SAINT:
Strong 2xLP comp. with deep and spiritual sounds from Italian jazz label Black Saint. Check "Mama Marimba" by Joseph Jarman & Don Moye and "Love On A Far Away Planet" by Sun Ra Arkestra, great stuff!

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JOHNNY LYTLE - THE LOOP:
"The Man" fantastic vibes-led jazz classic. Reissue.

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - MOSAIC:
Great album with Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller and Wayne Shorter. Check "Mosaic" and "Arabia". 180 gram reissue.

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BARNEY WILEN QUINTET - SAME / GUILDE DU JAZZ:
His debut album as a leader recorded in 1957, check "Spracklin" and "Crystal Ball". High quality 180 gram reissue with tip-on cover, comes with insert.

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JOHN COLTRANE - BLACK PEARLS:
Jazz set recorded 1958 with Donald Byrd, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor. Listen to "Black Pearls". Japanese reissue from 1977, SMJ-6561 with insert but no obi.

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CHET BAKER - IN NEW YORK:
Lovely jazz LP from 1958 with Johnny Griffin, Al Haig, Paul Chambers and Joe Jones. Listen to "Hotel 49". Reissue on clear vinyl.

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JOHN WRIGHT TRIO - SOUTH SIDE SOUL:
Bluesy piano trio soul jazz from 1960, listen to "South Side Soul". 180 gram reissue from 2021.

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JOHNNY LYTLE - NEW AND GROOVY:
"Selim" outstanding jazzdance classic that's been a popular spin for DJ's like Gilles Peterson & Snowboy for a long time. 2024 reissue of his rarest and most indemand album.

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JACKIE MCLEAN - MCLEAN'S SCENE:
Great 50s jazz album with Mal Waldron, Paul Chambers, Art Taylor and Bill Hardman. Listen to "Old Folks". Japanese reissue from 1972, PJ-17(8212). With insert but no obi.

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DIZZY REECE - STAR BRIGHT:
1959 album with Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor - check "The Rake" and "The Rebound". 180 gram reissue.

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HERBIE HANCOCK - THE PRISONER / TONE POET:
Duke Pearson-produced jazz album from 1969 - check "Firewater". 2020 audiophile reissue in Blue Note's Tone Poet-series. NOTE: As we want to keep these sealed website soundclip was taken from a previous copy of another issue.

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JOE HENDERSON - MODE FOR JOE:
Impressive Blue Note album from 1966 with Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller and Bobby Hutcherson. Listen to "Caribbean Fire Dance" or "Mode For Joe". 180 gram reissue, mastered from the original analog tapes.

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NATURE'S CONSORT - SAME:
Private press free/leftfield jazz recorded live in New Canaan, Connecticut in 1969. Great sound on the wild "Around Again" and the groovy "Nital Rock"! 2024 reissue.

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FRANCOIS TUSQUES / INTERCOMMUNAL FREE DANCE MUSIC ORCHESTRA - LE MUSICHIEN:
"Le musichien" - wonderful & relaxing spiritual jazz. First ever reissue of this rare french independent jazz LP from 1981. Remastered on 180g vinyl, comes with insert and a booklet.

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TINO CONTRERAS - EL JAZZ MEXICANO DE TINO CONTRERAS:
2xLP compilation with great Mexican jazz. Contains the killer tracks "Orfeo en los tambores" and "Safo la sacerdotiza del amor". Cover has small top split front part of gatefold, mild corner bumps. This copy is not in shrink, unlike photo.

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WELDON IRVINE - LIBERATED BROTHER:
Rare private-pressed album with great funky jazz on "Mr Clean". Japanese reissue from 2023, with obi.

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EDWARD FISHER - THE PROMISE:
Rare fusion LP from 1985 with tough synth boogie backing and smooth jazz guitar on top! Check the downtempo vocoder tune "I feel good" and the midtempo track "Cruising". Reissue.

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WELDON IRVINE / WELDON & THE KATS - SAME / VOLUME 1:
Very rare, privately issued 1989 album from Weldon featuring an alternate version of his awesome soul/jazz classic "Music Is The Key" plus a great jazz funk cut in "Cordero"! Japanese reissue from 2023, with obi.

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