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HENRY BUTLER - THE VILLAGE:
Nice modern jazz sounds on this 1987 Impulse release featuring Alvin Batiste, Ron Carter and Jack DeJohnette. "Beautiful; She Is" and "Reflections" are the best tracks for me, both with a deep, spiritual vibe. Records are in fine shape. Cover has minor wear and creasing plus thin saw cut on spine. German original.
Nice modern jazz sounds on this 1987 Impulse release featuring Alvin Batiste, Ron Carter and Jack DeJohnette. "Beautiful; She Is" and "Reflections" are the best tracks for me, both with a deep, spiritual vibe. Records are in fine shape. Cover has minor wear and creasing plus thin saw cut on spine. German original.
jazz
RADIOJAZZGRUPPEN - VÅRDKASAR:
Jazz LP with Jan Johansson. Contains a nice version of "Night in Tunisia". Swedish-only original, green label version.
Jazz LP with Jan Johansson. Contains a nice version of "Night in Tunisia". Swedish-only original, green label version.
european jazz
GUSTAV BROM - SWINGING THE JAZZ:
"Waldmädchen" dreamy vocal jazz track for the adventurous jazz DJs! 180 gram reissue, this copy is in shrink with hype sticker.
"Waldmädchen" dreamy vocal jazz track for the adventurous jazz DJs! 180 gram reissue, this copy is in shrink with hype sticker.
european jazz reissues
VARIOUS - FRONTLINERS:
National Black United Front compilation from 1984, listen to "Us And Them" with Lloyd C. Daniel. Cover has stain on front, small tear on back, 11 cm bottom split. US original.
National Black United Front compilation from 1984, listen to "Us And Them" with Lloyd C. Daniel. Cover has stain on front, small tear on back, 11 cm bottom split. US original.
fusion & funk jazz
QUINCY JONES - SMACKWATER JACK:
Album from 1971 with a nice version of "What's going on" and fine funky jazz on "Hikky-Burr". Cover has ring/rub/edge wear, old price sticker on front (not on photo). US original with embossed gatefold cover.
Album from 1971 with a nice version of "What's going on" and fine funky jazz on "Hikky-Burr". Cover has ring/rub/edge wear, old price sticker on front (not on photo). US original with embossed gatefold cover.
fusion & funk jazz
GERRY MULLIGANMAINSTREAM OF JAZZ
EMARCY JAZZ / MERCURY - USA 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
GERRY MULLIGAN - MAINSTREAM OF JAZZ:
US mono pressing, MG 36101 with blue deep groove labels and oval logo = 2nd US pressing. Cover has 2 cm split top seam right + faint sticker mark on back. LP from 1956 with Bob Brookmeyer, Zoot Sims & Dave Bailey. Listen to "Lollypop".
US mono pressing, MG 36101 with blue deep groove labels and oval logo = 2nd US pressing. Cover has 2 cm split top seam right + faint sticker mark on back. LP from 1956 with Bob Brookmeyer, Zoot Sims & Dave Bailey. Listen to "Lollypop".
jazz
MILES DAVIS - TALLEST TREES:
Compilation from 1972 with some of his classic 50s recordings like "Miles Ahead" and "Bags' Groove".
Compilation from 1972 with some of his classic 50s recordings like "Miles Ahead" and "Bags' Groove".
jazz
HUBERT LAWS - FAMILY:
"Family" lovely soul/disco/fusion classic! Cover in shrink (unlike photo) with a minor corner bend. US original.
"Family" lovely soul/disco/fusion classic! Cover in shrink (unlike photo) with a minor corner bend. US original.
fusion & funk jazz
OSCAR PETTIFORD - MY LITTLE CELLO:
LP featuring 50s recordings previously released on the US 10" "The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet" and the Danish EP "Trio! Vol. 1". Listen to "Stockholm Sweetnin'". Cover has large splits on spine + small splits on top and bottom seam at opening. First US LP release for this material, Fantasy 86010 with blue deep groove labels.
LP featuring 50s recordings previously released on the US 10" "The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet" and the Danish EP "Trio! Vol. 1". Listen to "Stockholm Sweetnin'". Cover has large splits on spine + small splits on top and bottom seam at opening. First US LP release for this material, Fantasy 86010 with blue deep groove labels.
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ART FARMER - LISTEN TO ART FARMER:
Oliver Nelson-arranged LP from 1963 including a fine version of "Naima". Dutch stereo original, 136 308 MCY.
Oliver Nelson-arranged LP from 1963 including a fine version of "Naima". Dutch stereo original, 136 308 MCY.
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FATS NAVARRO - THE FABULOUS FATS NAVARRO VOL 1:
Early Blue Note album with Sonny Rollins, Bud Powell, Tommy Potter, Roy Haynes, Charlie Rouse, Tadd Dameron a.o. Listen to "Our Delight". Cover has a minor residue mark. French 80s reissue.
Early Blue Note album with Sonny Rollins, Bud Powell, Tommy Potter, Roy Haynes, Charlie Rouse, Tadd Dameron a.o. Listen to "Our Delight". Cover has a minor residue mark. French 80s reissue.
jazz reissues
KAI WINDING - THE INCREDIBLE KAI WINDING TROMBONES / MONO:
US mono original, A-3 with orange/black Am-Par labels and RVG in dead wax. Marks and lines on record, plays with mild background noise, still enjoyable. Cover has basic shelf wear, some lamination bubbles and small and faint marker pen writing on back. Early Impulse title with lovely jazz tunes in "Impulse" and "Speak Low".
US mono original, A-3 with orange/black Am-Par labels and RVG in dead wax. Marks and lines on record, plays with mild background noise, still enjoyable. Cover has basic shelf wear, some lamination bubbles and small and faint marker pen writing on back. Early Impulse title with lovely jazz tunes in "Impulse" and "Speak Low".
jazz
EJE THELIN - POLYGLOT:
LP from 1981 with Alan Skidmore, Jasper Van't Hof and Tom Harrell - make sure to check the great "Polyglot 1". Very nice and clean copy. Swedish original with printed inner sleeve.
LP from 1981 with Alan Skidmore, Jasper Van't Hof and Tom Harrell - make sure to check the great "Polyglot 1". Very nice and clean copy. Swedish original with printed inner sleeve.
european jazz
ORNETTE COLEMAN - THE ART OF THE IMPROVISERS:
Classic album with Don Cherry & Charlie Haden. Powerful sound with a touch of free jazz. Listen to "The circle with a hole in the middle". Reissue.
Classic album with Don Cherry & Charlie Haden. Powerful sound with a touch of free jazz. Listen to "The circle with a hole in the middle". Reissue.
jazz reissues
ALICE BABSMUSIC WITH A JAZZ FLAVOUR
SWEDISH SOCIETY - Sweden Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
ALICE BABS - MUSIC WITH A JAZZ FLAVOUR:
"Been to Canaan" in a great club-friendly vocal jazz version. Promo sticker on A-side label. Swedish original, first pressing on Swedish Society.
"Been to Canaan" in a great club-friendly vocal jazz version. Promo sticker on A-side label. Swedish original, first pressing on Swedish Society.
european jazz
DIGA RHYTHM BAND - DIGA:
11 percussionists on one album - call it the US equivalent to Niagara if you like. All tracks have their place in a varied DJ set, it just depends on what style/tempo you want. No cut corner on this corner, unlike photo. US original.
11 percussionists on one album - call it the US equivalent to Niagara if you like. All tracks have their place in a varied DJ set, it just depends on what style/tempo you want. No cut corner on this corner, unlike photo. US original.
fusion & funk jazz
DON ELLIS ORCHESTRALIVE IN 3 2/3 / 4 TIME ...
PACIFIC JAZZ - USA Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
DON ELLIS ORCHESTRA - LIVE IN 3 2/3 / 4 TIME / STEREO:
US stereo original, ST-20123. Clean record, cover has basic ring/shelg wear. Mid-60s live set with a bunch of great tracks - check "Thetis", "Freedom Dance" and "Orientation".
US stereo original, ST-20123. Clean record, cover has basic ring/shelg wear. Mid-60s live set with a bunch of great tracks - check "Thetis", "Freedom Dance" and "Orientation".
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JAN JOHANSSON - DU GLÄDJERIKA SKÖNA:
Slightly freer and more abstract sound than many of his other albums. Listen to "Till Exempel 1" and "Du Glädjerika Sköna" or the softer "Astral Blues". Record is close to NM. Cover is lower VG+ due to a little faint staining on front. Swedish-only original.
Slightly freer and more abstract sound than many of his other albums. Listen to "Till Exempel 1" and "Du Glädjerika Sköna" or the softer "Astral Blues". Record is close to NM. Cover is lower VG+ due to a little faint staining on front. Swedish-only original.
european jazz
DOLLAR BRAND - AFRICAN PORTRAITS:
The South African pianist on Canadian label in 1973. Solo piano over two sides, listen to "Cherry". Canadian original.
The South African pianist on Canadian label in 1973. Solo piano over two sides, listen to "Cherry". Canadian original.
jazz
CHARLES MINGUSWONDERLAND / JAZZ PORTR...
SOLID STATE - USA Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
CHARLES MINGUS - WONDERLAND / JAZZ PORTRAITS:
Strong LP with Booker Ervin & John Handy. Listen to "Nostalgia in Times Square". Cover has tape around edges on rear part of gatefold. Later US pressing (from late 60s) of LP first released in 1959 as "Jazz Portraits" (with different cover art).
Strong LP with Booker Ervin & John Handy. Listen to "Nostalgia in Times Square". Cover has tape around edges on rear part of gatefold. Later US pressing (from late 60s) of LP first released in 1959 as "Jazz Portraits" (with different cover art).
jazz
LESTER BOWIE - ALL THE MAGIC!:
LP from 1983 with Fontella Bass on vocals. Listen to "Dunce Dance".Lovely copy, just one small stickers on front cover (not shown in webiste photo). German original, with insert.
LP from 1983 with Fontella Bass on vocals. Listen to "Dunce Dance".Lovely copy, just one small stickers on front cover (not shown in webiste photo). German original, with insert.
free jazz & avantgarde
MAL WALDRON - MINGUS LIVES:
Solo piano live recording from 1979, listen to "Tensile structures". Small sticker label side A. Cover has faint sticker mark on front. German original.
Solo piano live recording from 1979, listen to "Tensile structures". Small sticker label side A. Cover has faint sticker mark on front. German original.
european jazz
MILO FINE FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLETHE CONSTANT EXTENSION ...
HAT HUT - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
MILO FINE FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE - THE CONSTANT EXTENSION OF INESCAPABLE TRADITION:
Avantgarde LP recorded in 1977. Listen to "Prepared Piano/Guitar". Cover has 15 cm split + clear tape top seam right, 8 cm split/wear top seam left and minor price tag tear on front. US/Swiss original.
Avantgarde LP recorded in 1977. Listen to "Prepared Piano/Guitar". Cover has 15 cm split + clear tape top seam right, 8 cm split/wear top seam left and minor price tag tear on front. US/Swiss original.
free jazz & avantgarde
ALBERT AYLER QUINTET - AT SLUG'S SALOON VOL. 2:
Live set recorded in 1966 but unreleased until this Italian LP came out in 1982. Listen to "Ghosts". Italian original.
Live set recorded in 1966 but unreleased until this Italian LP came out in 1982. Listen to "Ghosts". Italian original.
free jazz & avantgarde
GENE AMMONS - ANGEL EYES:
Top line-up with Doug Watkins, Art Taylor, Mal Waldron, Frank Wess and Johnny Hammond on organ. "Blue room" is my pick. US 2nd pressing, purple labels.
Top line-up with Doug Watkins, Art Taylor, Mal Waldron, Frank Wess and Johnny Hammond on organ. "Blue room" is my pick. US 2nd pressing, purple labels.
jazz
KARL BERGER - WITH SILENCE:
Free jazz recorded in 1972. Powerful sound on "Get Up" and "From Now On". Small corner cut. US original, white label variation.
Free jazz recorded in 1972. Powerful sound on "Get Up" and "From Now On". Small corner cut. US original, white label variation.
free jazz & avantgarde
ROSWELL RUDD - FLEXIBLE FLYER:
LP from 1975 featuring a wonderful version of "Maiden Voyage" with vocals from Sheila Jordan. Cover has cut corner, minor sun fading top seam, small stain on front (not on photo). US original.
LP from 1975 featuring a wonderful version of "Maiden Voyage" with vocals from Sheila Jordan. Cover has cut corner, minor sun fading top seam, small stain on front (not on photo). US original.
jazz
THEO SCHUMANN FORMATIONTANZ IN THEOS BEAT-BAR
AMIGA - East Germany Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
THEO SCHUMANN FORMATION - TANZ IN THEOS BEAT-BAR:
East German funky fusion from '77 - some nice tracks here like "Thraker" or "Bilder". Light marks and scuffs on record, plays with some occassional ticks but not very bad. Cover has basic shelf wear and some ball pen scribblings on back. East German original.
East German funky fusion from '77 - some nice tracks here like "Thraker" or "Bilder". Light marks and scuffs on record, plays with some occassional ticks but not very bad. Cover has basic shelf wear and some ball pen scribblings on back. East German original.
european fusion & funk jazz
CHET BAKER - SEXTET & QUARTET:
LP from 1959 with Italian stars as Gianni Basso and Franco Cerri. "Pent up house" is my favorite. 1981 reissue.
LP from 1959 with Italian stars as Gianni Basso and Franco Cerri. "Pent up house" is my favorite. 1981 reissue.
european jazz reissues
CLIFFORD BROWN WITH TADD DAMERON ORCHESTRACLIFFORD BROWN MEMORIAL
PRESTIGE / OJC - USA Reissue
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
CLIFFORD BROWN WITH TADD DAMERON ORCHESTRA - CLIFFORD BROWN MEMORIAL:
Mid-50s recordings with Gigi Gryce, Lars Gullin, Åke Persson, Idrees Sulieman etc. Listen to "Scuse These Bloos". US OJC reissue.
Mid-50s recordings with Gigi Gryce, Lars Gullin, Åke Persson, Idrees Sulieman etc. Listen to "Scuse These Bloos". US OJC reissue.
jazz reissues
AUSTRALIAN ALL-STARSJAZZ FOR SURF-NIKS VOLU...
BETHLEHEM - USA 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
AUSTRALIAN ALL-STARS - JAZZ FOR SURF-NIKS VOLUME 2:
Australian album from 1960, listen to "Pearly". Fine copy with minor wear. First US pressing from 1963.
Australian album from 1960, listen to "Pearly". Fine copy with minor wear. First US pressing from 1963.
jazz
GIL EVANS - BIG STUFF:
Orchestral jazz set with Steve Lacy, Lee Konitz & Jimmy Cleveland. Listen to "Remember". Later US stereo pressing, PRST-7756, blue/silver labels with trident on top. Van Gelder in dead wax.
Orchestral jazz set with Steve Lacy, Lee Konitz & Jimmy Cleveland. Listen to "Remember". Later US stereo pressing, PRST-7756, blue/silver labels with trident on top. Van Gelder in dead wax.
jazz
MICHAEL HOROVITZ / DAM- / GRAHAM COXON / PAUL...BANKBUSTED NUCLEAR DETE...
GEARBOX - UK 2nd Pressing
LP · EX/NM · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
MICHAEL HOROVITZ / DAMON ALBARN / GRAHAM COXON / PAUL WELLER - BANKBUSTED NUCLEAR DETERGENT BLUES:
A "jazz poetry super jam" with very high-profile players. Some quite free moments here. UK 2nd issue from 2013, white vinyl, incudes insert.
A "jazz poetry super jam" with very high-profile players. Some quite free moments here. UK 2nd issue from 2013, white vinyl, incudes insert.
free jazz & avantgarde
CHARLES MINGUS - ME MYSELF AN EYE:
Mingus recorded 1978 featuring Lee Konitz, Larry Coryell, Dannie Richmond, Steve Gadd etc. Check "Three worlds of drums". Cover has light wear and a few minor stains. US original, with printed inner sleeve (has some splits).
Mingus recorded 1978 featuring Lee Konitz, Larry Coryell, Dannie Richmond, Steve Gadd etc. Check "Three worlds of drums". Cover has light wear and a few minor stains. US original, with printed inner sleeve (has some splits).
jazz
SWEDISH AZZ - MERRY AZZMAS:
Christmas EP from Swedish free jazz group including Mats Gustafsson, Per-Åke Holmlander etc. Listen to "Karl-Bertil Jonsson 14 år". This copy does not have the yellow sticker on front.
Christmas EP from Swedish free jazz group including Mats Gustafsson, Per-Åke Holmlander etc. Listen to "Karl-Bertil Jonsson 14 år". This copy does not have the yellow sticker on front.
free jazz & avantgarde
DAVE HOLLAND - EMERALD TEARS:
Solo bass LP including a version of Anthony Braxton's "B-40", check that and "Spheres". Cover has a sawcut (not in photo) and minor wear on back. US original.
Solo bass LP including a version of Anthony Braxton's "B-40", check that and "Spheres". Cover has a sawcut (not in photo) and minor wear on back. US original.
free jazz & avantgarde
CHARLIE MINGUSRIGHT NOW - LIVE AT THE...
ORIGINAL JAZZ CLASSICS - USA Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
CHARLIE MINGUS - RIGHT NOW - LIVE AT THE JAZZ WORKSHOP / STEREO:
Great jazz set with Clifford Jordan, John Handy, Jane Getz & Danny Richmond. Two long pieces, listen to "Meditation". Small sticker on label side A. OJC reissue from 1986.
Great jazz set with Clifford Jordan, John Handy, Jane Getz & Danny Richmond. Two long pieces, listen to "Meditation". Small sticker on label side A. OJC reissue from 1986.
jazz
JEROME RICHARDSONGOING TO THE MOVIES
UNITED ARTISTS JAZZ - USA Reissue
LP · VG+/EX · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
JEROME RICHARDSON - GOING TO THE MOVIES:
"No Problem" alltime jazz dance favorite, killer track! The version of "Delilah" is nice too. Minor mark causes a few clicks at the end of B-side. Reissue of rare original.
"No Problem" alltime jazz dance favorite, killer track! The version of "Delilah" is nice too. Minor mark causes a few clicks at the end of B-side. Reissue of rare original.
jazz reissues
CECIL PAYNETHE CONNECTION / STEREO
CHARLIE PARKER RECORDS - USA Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
CECIL PAYNE - THE CONNECTION / STEREO:
Cecil Payne plays the music from "The Connection" together with Clark Terry, Bennie Green, Duke Jordan, Ron Carter and Charlie Persip. Listen to "Sister Carol". US stereo original, PLP-806-S, this is the red label issue.
Cecil Payne plays the music from "The Connection" together with Clark Terry, Bennie Green, Duke Jordan, Ron Carter and Charlie Persip. Listen to "Sister Carol". US stereo original, PLP-806-S, this is the red label issue.
jazz
PEETER UUSKYLA - DAYDREAMING NERVES:
2014 release with four sides of avantgarde solo percussion (with piano overdubbed on one track), listen to "Nerves I".
2014 release with four sides of avantgarde solo percussion (with piano overdubbed on one track), listen to "Nerves I".
free jazz & avantgarde
ERIC DOLPHY - BERLIN CONCERTS:
Live sessions with Benny Bailey & Pepsi Auer recorded in 1961. Listen to "Hot House". Minor mark causes light ticks in the beginning of C1, clean records apart from that. Cover has a punch hole but no cut corner (unlike website photo). US original.
Live sessions with Benny Bailey & Pepsi Auer recorded in 1961. Listen to "Hot House". Minor mark causes light ticks in the beginning of C1, clean records apart from that. Cover has a punch hole but no cut corner (unlike website photo). US original.
jazz
ERNESTINE ANDERSON - MISS ERNESTINE ANDERSON:
Classy vocal jazz from 1967 with backing from Johnnie Scott's orchestra. Listen to "So Nice". UK stereo original, SCX 6145 with black/silver/blue labels. This copy is in shrink.
Classy vocal jazz from 1967 with backing from Johnnie Scott's orchestra. Listen to "So Nice". UK stereo original, SCX 6145 with black/silver/blue labels. This copy is in shrink.
european jazz
BRÄNDA BROAR - RÖJER PÅ VINDEN:
Swedish jazz with free edge and a great sound through both sides - tough but accessible. Listen to "Dömd För Olaga Utseende". Limited release, 300 copies only.
Swedish jazz with free edge and a great sound through both sides - tough but accessible. Listen to "Dömd För Olaga Utseende". Limited release, 300 copies only.
european jazz
SWEDISH AZZ MED VÄNNER OCH GILBERT HOLMSTRÖMS SEXTETTFÅGLARNA
NOT TWO RECORDS - Poland Original
12 · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
SWEDISH AZZ MED VÄNNER OCH GILBERT HOLMSTRÖMS SEXTETT - FÅGLARNA:
Free jazz inspired by Hitchcock's "The birds". A-side is an unreleased radio recording from Gilbert Holmström in 1967. B-side is a new take featuring Holmström, Bengt Ernryd, Mats Gustafsson, Per Åke Holmlander etc. Cover has one bent corner.
Free jazz inspired by Hitchcock's "The birds". A-side is an unreleased radio recording from Gilbert Holmström in 1967. B-side is a new take featuring Holmström, Bengt Ernryd, Mats Gustafsson, Per Åke Holmlander etc. Cover has one bent corner.
free jazz & avantgarde
DOLLAR BRAND - SANGOMA:
Solo piano album recorded in Toronto 1973, listen to the sidelong "Ancient Africa". Canadian original.
Solo piano album recorded in Toronto 1973, listen to the sidelong "Ancient Africa". Canadian original.
jazz
STEN SANDELL - DAMP:
Solo piano/synthesizer/percussion album (with guitar added on two tracks), listen to "Damp". Clean record, cover has minimal wear on spine center plus tiny writing on back. Swedish only original.
Solo piano/synthesizer/percussion album (with guitar added on two tracks), listen to "Damp". Clean record, cover has minimal wear on spine center plus tiny writing on back. Swedish only original.
free jazz & avantgarde
THELONIOUS MONK - THE UNIQUE:
Album from 1956 with Art Blakey and Oscar Pettiford. Listen to "Just you, just me". Cover in shrink with obi (no cut corner, unlike photo). Reissue from 1983.
Album from 1956 with Art Blakey and Oscar Pettiford. Listen to "Just you, just me". Cover in shrink with obi (no cut corner, unlike photo). Reissue from 1983.
jazz reissues
MILES DAVIS - DIG:
2xLP set from 1975 featuring early 50s recordings previously released on the Prestige albums "Early Miles" and "Conception". Cover is low VG+ due to small damage on front by opening.
2xLP set from 1975 featuring early 50s recordings previously released on the Prestige albums "Early Miles" and "Conception". Cover is low VG+ due to small damage on front by opening.
jazz
YOSUKE YAMASHITA - INVITATION / YOSUKE IN THE GALLERY:
Solo piano album from 1979 mainly featuring standards, but my pick is the beautiful "Mokujiki" (written by Yamashita Trio's saxophonist Seiichi Nakamura). Japanese original from 1979, FS-7026, no obi or insert.
Solo piano album from 1979 mainly featuring standards, but my pick is the beautiful "Mokujiki" (written by Yamashita Trio's saxophonist Seiichi Nakamura). Japanese original from 1979, FS-7026, no obi or insert.
jazz
SONNY STITT - STITT PLAYS BIRD:
Album from 1964 where Stitt plays Charlie Parker compositions with help from John Lewis, Jim Hall, Richard Davis and Connie Kay. Listen to "Au Private". Later (mid 70s) US press with orange/green 75 Rockefeller Plaza labels and Warner logo.
Album from 1964 where Stitt plays Charlie Parker compositions with help from John Lewis, Jim Hall, Richard Davis and Connie Kay. Listen to "Au Private". Later (mid 70s) US press with orange/green 75 Rockefeller Plaza labels and Warner logo.
jazz