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AUSTRALIAN ALL-STARSJAZZ FOR SURF-NIKS VOLU...
BETHLEHEM - USA 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
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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
CHARLIE PARKER - BIRD IN SWEDEN:
2LP with material taken from various sessions that was recorded in 1950, while Bird visited Sweden. Features some of Sweden's finest players at the the time. Check the previously unreleased version of "Body & soul". Cover has small sticker on back. UK original.
2LP with material taken from various sessions that was recorded in 1950, while Bird visited Sweden. Features some of Sweden's finest players at the the time. Check the previously unreleased version of "Body & soul". Cover has small sticker on back. UK original.
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
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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
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
MARTIN KUCHEN & LANDAEUS TRIOFOUR LAMENTATIONS AND O...
MOSEROBIE - Sweden Original
LP · VG+/M · 150 SEK
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MARTIN KUCHEN & LANDAEUS TRIO - FOUR LAMENTATIONS AND ONE WICKED DREAM OF INNOCENCE:
Deep Swedish jazz from 2014 - great stuff from Küchen plus Mathias Landaeus, Jonas Holgersson & Johnny Åman. Listen to "Post injuries" and "One minute of innocence". Just light sleeve marks on record. Cover in shrink. Swedish only original, pressed on blue vinyl.
Deep Swedish jazz from 2014 - great stuff from Küchen plus Mathias Landaeus, Jonas Holgersson & Johnny Åman. Listen to "Post injuries" and "One minute of innocence". Just light sleeve marks on record. Cover in shrink. Swedish only original, pressed on blue vinyl.
european jazz
CHARLIE MINGUSRIGHT NOW - LIVE AT THE...
ORIGINAL JAZZ CLASSICS - USA Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
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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
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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
GIGI CICHELLERO BIG BAND - LONELY STREET:
Italian big band LP including a version of "Psychedelic Sally". Cover in this copy is still in shrink (unlike website photo). Italian 2nd pressing from 1976 of the "Stereo hi-fi experience" LP from 1974.
Italian big band LP including a version of "Psychedelic Sally". Cover in this copy is still in shrink (unlike website photo). Italian 2nd pressing from 1976 of the "Stereo hi-fi experience" LP from 1974.
european jazz
CECIL PAYNETHE CONNECTION / STEREO
CHARLIE PARKER RECORDS - USA Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
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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
DOG LIFE - SAME:
Intense free jazz with saxophone, drums and electric bass. If you think your ears need a workout, this is for you. Listen to "Piston Honda". Limited release of 300 copies, comes in thick gatefold cover. Record is VG+ to EX, nice copy. No shrink on this copy.
Intense free jazz with saxophone, drums and electric bass. If you think your ears need a workout, this is for you. Listen to "Piston Honda". Limited release of 300 copies, comes in thick gatefold cover. Record is VG+ to EX, nice copy. No shrink on this copy.
free jazz & avantgarde
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
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
LARRY CORYELL - SCHEHERAZADE:
The guitar-virtuoso doing a solo guitar interpretation of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade". Listen to "The Story Of The Kalendar Prince". Japanese original, 30PJ-6, with insert but no obi.
The guitar-virtuoso doing a solo guitar interpretation of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade". Listen to "The Story Of The Kalendar Prince". Japanese original, 30PJ-6, with insert but no obi.
jazz
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
RETURN TO FOREVER FEATURING CHICK COREAWHERE HAVE I KNOWN YOU ...
POLYDOR - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
JUST SOLD
RETURN TO FOREVER FEATURING CHICK COREA - WHERE HAVE I KNOWN YOU BEFORE:
1974 album with the killer disco fusion groover "Earth Juice" plus "The Shadow Of Lo" that starts off mellow with some nice Rhodes but moves into tough fusion halfway. US original.
1974 album with the killer disco fusion groover "Earth Juice" plus "The Shadow Of Lo" that starts off mellow with some nice Rhodes but moves into tough fusion halfway. US original.
fusion & funk 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
DON CHERRY - MU FIRST PART:
Classic free jazz album from 1969. Listen to "Brilliant action". Cover has a small sticker on front & back (looks better than photo). Later UK pressing from 1978.
Classic free jazz album from 1969. Listen to "Brilliant action". Cover has a small sticker on front & back (looks better than photo). Later UK pressing from 1978.
free jazz & avantgarde
BILLIE HOLIDAYTHE LADY SINGS VOL. 1
ACE OF HEARTS - UK Later Pressing
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
BILLIE HOLIDAY - THE LADY SINGS VOL. 1:
Compilation of mid 40s-early 50s material, including the glorious "Good morning heartacje". UK pressing from 1963, Ace of Hearts AH 51, with flipback cover.
Compilation of mid 40s-early 50s material, including the glorious "Good morning heartacje". UK pressing from 1963, Ace of Hearts AH 51, with flipback cover.
jazz
JH3 / JARI HAAPALAINEN TRIO - FUSION NATION:
3rd album by Haapalainen, Bingert and Johansson - 15 short tracks of edgy, quite abstract fusion, check "Fotfäste". White vinyl, plays at 45 rpm.
3rd album by Haapalainen, Bingert and Johansson - 15 short tracks of edgy, quite abstract fusion, check "Fotfäste". White vinyl, plays at 45 rpm.
european fusion & funk jazz
SAHEB SARBIB & HIS MULTINATIONAL BIG BANDLIVE AT THE PUBLIC THEATER
CADENCE JAZZ RECORDS - USA Original
LP · EX/EX · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
SAHEB SARBIB & HIS MULTINATIONAL BIG BAND - LIVE AT THE PUBLIC THEATER:
Leftfield/free big band jazz dedicated to Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Charles Mingus. I like to deep, spiritual "Daybreak". US original.
Leftfield/free big band jazz dedicated to Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Charles Mingus. I like to deep, spiritual "Daybreak". US original.
free jazz & avantgarde
JUANITA CRUSE - JUANITA:
US mono original, GNP 51 with light blue deep groove labels. Glossy vinyl with a few minor marks only. Cover looks ok front and back but has partial edge splits (repaired with glue). Wonderful vocal jazz from the early 60s including great versions of "Alone Together" and "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home Too".
US mono original, GNP 51 with light blue deep groove labels. Glossy vinyl with a few minor marks only. Cover looks ok front and back but has partial edge splits (repaired with glue). Wonderful vocal jazz from the early 60s including great versions of "Alone Together" and "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home Too".
jazz
MONGO SANTAMARIA - FEELIN' ALRIGHT:
Catchy version of "I can't get next to you" complete with slamming percussion and hard drums. Also contains versions of "Sunshine of your love" and "Fever". Cover in shrink with drill hole (unlike photo). US original, red/green labels with Broadway address.
Catchy version of "I can't get next to you" complete with slamming percussion and hard drums. Also contains versions of "Sunshine of your love" and "Fever". Cover in shrink with drill hole (unlike photo). US original, red/green labels with Broadway address.
fusion & funk jazz
GUIDO SPANNOCCHI - TERMS & CONDITIONS:
2nd album from London-based Austrian saxophonist Guido Spannochi - raw and edgy jazz sounds for fans of Ill Considered and similar contemporary UK jazz acts - check the tough, progressive "For Joe Zawinul" and the version of Lester Bowie's "Zero" (go for the alt take). Very limited release (100 copies only), comes with photo insert.
2nd album from London-based Austrian saxophonist Guido Spannochi - raw and edgy jazz sounds for fans of Ill Considered and similar contemporary UK jazz acts - check the tough, progressive "For Joe Zawinul" and the version of Lester Bowie's "Zero" (go for the alt take). Very limited release (100 copies only), comes with photo insert.
european jazz
MILES DAVIS - CONCEPTION:
The "Dig" album plus two more tracks released around that time, here on a 1970 release. Cover has minor ring wear and a tiny stain on back. Blue label with trident on top.
The "Dig" album plus two more tracks released around that time, here on a 1970 release. Cover has minor ring wear and a tiny stain on back. Blue label with trident on top.
jazz
SONNY ROLLINS QUARTET - TENOR MADNESS:
LP with John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones. Listen to "Paul's pal" or "Tenor madness". German OJC reissue from the mid-80s. This copy has an OJC sticker on front.
LP with John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones. Listen to "Paul's pal" or "Tenor madness". German OJC reissue from the mid-80s. This copy has an OJC sticker on front.
jazz reissues
HAMPTON HAWES - I'M ALL SMILES:
1966 piano trio session with Red Mitchell and Donald Bailey, first released in 1973. Listen to "Manha De Carnaval". Cover has some ring/shelf wear and minor price tag remains on front. US original.
1966 piano trio session with Red Mitchell and Donald Bailey, first released in 1973. Listen to "Manha De Carnaval". Cover has some ring/shelf wear and minor price tag remains on front. US original.
jazz
ELVIN JONES - SKYSCRAPERS VOL. 1:
Live set with George Coleman and Wilbur Little, including a long version of "Night In Tunisia". Cover in shrink. No stamp on this copy, unlike photo. US original.
Live set with George Coleman and Wilbur Little, including a long version of "Night In Tunisia". Cover in shrink. No stamp on this copy, unlike photo. US original.
jazz
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET / OSCAR PETERSON TRIOAT THE OPERA HOUSE
VERVE RECORDS - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
MODERN JAZZ QUARTET / OSCAR PETERSON TRIO - AT THE OPERA HOUSE:
US mono original, MG V-8269 with black/silver trumpeter label and deep groove. Record is glossy with a few sleeve marks only, cover has light rubbing on back. Split live LP from 1957, listen to "Now's The Time".
US mono original, MG V-8269 with black/silver trumpeter label and deep groove. Record is glossy with a few sleeve marks only, cover has light rubbing on back. Split live LP from 1957, listen to "Now's The Time".
jazz
ROY MERIWETHER TRIO - THE STONE TRUTH:
Piano trio LP from 1966 including groovy, high-spirited versions of "Feeling Good" and "Watermelon Man"! Sleeve marks on record, plays alright. Cover has ring/edge wear + minor sticker remains on front US stereo original, CS 9384 with 2 eye label and 360 Sound Stereo in white print.
Piano trio LP from 1966 including groovy, high-spirited versions of "Feeling Good" and "Watermelon Man"! Sleeve marks on record, plays alright. Cover has ring/edge wear + minor sticker remains on front US stereo original, CS 9384 with 2 eye label and 360 Sound Stereo in white print.
jazz
HAMPTON HAWES TRIOAUTUMN LEAVES IN PARIS
MOON RECORDS - Italy Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
HAMPTON HAWES TRIO - AUTUMN LEAVES IN PARIS:
French late 60s session with Kenny Clarke, Daniel Humair and Jimmy Woode among others. Later (unofficial) Italian pressing from 1989 (of LP first released in Japan as "Piano Improvisation" in 1977).
French late 60s session with Kenny Clarke, Daniel Humair and Jimmy Woode among others. Later (unofficial) Italian pressing from 1989 (of LP first released in Japan as "Piano Improvisation" in 1977).
jazz
GUIDO MANUSARDI QUARTET - VELVET SOUL:
Jazz LP recorded 1986 with Lee Konitz and a female choir. Italian only original in fine shape.
Jazz LP recorded 1986 with Lee Konitz and a female choir. Italian only original in fine shape.
european jazz
GUIDO MANUSARDI - PIANO SOLO / DIALOGO CON ME STESSO:
Solo piano album from 1984, listen to "Dani". Italian only original in clean shape.
Solo piano album from 1984, listen to "Dani". Italian only original in clean shape.
european jazz
JAKI BYARD - FREEDOM TOGETHER:
Jazz from 1966 with Richard Davis, Alan Dawson & Jr. Parker. Listen to "Freedom Together". UK original.
Jazz from 1966 with Richard Davis, Alan Dawson & Jr. Parker. Listen to "Freedom Together". UK original.
jazz
MONICA ZETTERLUND - STICK I VÄG JACK / VA E DE DÄR:
The queen of Swedish jazz does versions of "Hit The Road Jack" and "Dat Dere". Minor marks and scuffs, plays ok with mild background crackle. Swedish original on Philips, 350 191 PF. Comes in plastic Philips sleeve (as issued).
The queen of Swedish jazz does versions of "Hit The Road Jack" and "Dat Dere". Minor marks and scuffs, plays ok with mild background crackle. Swedish original on Philips, 350 191 PF. Comes in plastic Philips sleeve (as issued).
european jazz
RICCARDO ZEGNA & DANILA SATRAGNO - NOMOS:
Italian jazz release from 1990 with 5 vocal jazz tracks, 1 piano/sax duo track and 2 solo piano tracks. Listen to "Nomos". Italian only original.
Italian jazz release from 1990 with 5 vocal jazz tracks, 1 piano/sax duo track and 2 solo piano tracks. Listen to "Nomos". Italian only original.
european jazz
ENRICO INTRA - EI! SS...!:
The Italian pianist on an easy listening-style release from 1967. Solid VG+ copy, no major issues. Italian only original.
The Italian pianist on an easy listening-style release from 1967. Solid VG+ copy, no major issues. Italian only original.
european jazz
CLAUDIO FASOLI / FRANCO D'ANDREA - JAZZ DUO:
Sax/piano duo LP from 1977 with a slightly advanced sound. Listen to "Fegiz". Italian only original, with insert.
Sax/piano duo LP from 1977 with a slightly advanced sound. Listen to "Fegiz". Italian only original, with insert.
european jazz
MAX CARLETTI JAZZ TRIO - SAME:
Italian jazz recorded 1989 with a guitar, bass and drums setting plus sax on two tracks. Cover has ring wear. Italian only original.
Italian jazz recorded 1989 with a guitar, bass and drums setting plus sax on two tracks. Cover has ring wear. Italian only original.
european jazz
FRANCY BOLAND - PLAYING WITH THE TRIO:
1967 piano trio recordings with Jimmy Woode and Kenny Clarke, originally released as part of the double album "Going Classic / Jazz Joint Vol. 1".
1967 piano trio recordings with Jimmy Woode and Kenny Clarke, originally released as part of the double album "Going Classic / Jazz Joint Vol. 1".
european jazz reissues
LEE MORGANTHE GENIUS OF LEE MORGAN
AMERICA RECORDS - France Later Pressing
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
LEE MORGAN - THE GENIUS OF LEE MORGAN:
French compilation featuring tracks from the Vee Jay-albums "Here's Lee Morgan" and "Expoobident".
French compilation featuring tracks from the Vee Jay-albums "Here's Lee Morgan" and "Expoobident".
jazz
GEORGE CABLES TRIO - WHISPER NOT:
Classy piano trio jazz with Tony Dumas and Peter Erskine, listen to "Whisper Not". Japanese original from 1981, LA27-1010 with insert but no obi.
Classy piano trio jazz with Tony Dumas and Peter Erskine, listen to "Whisper Not". Japanese original from 1981, LA27-1010 with insert but no obi.
jazz
ABDULLAH IBRAHIMTHE SONG IS MY STORY
INTUITION RECORDS - Germany Original
LP · EX/EX · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
ABDULLAH IBRAHIM - THE SONG IS MY STORY:
Solo LP with the South African legend on grand piano (plus sax on two tracks) recorded in 2014. German original.
Solo LP with the South African legend on grand piano (plus sax on two tracks) recorded in 2014. German original.
european jazz