MEL BROWN - MEL BROWN'S FIFTH:
LP from 1971 with raw, rootsy funk/jazz in "Time For A Change" and "Good Stuff". Gatefold cover has a small drill hole and ring wear on back. US original, AS-9209, red/black labels with ABC Records-print.

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MONICA ZETTERLUND / RED MITCHELL - HOLIDAY FOR MONICA:
Monica covering Billie Holliday on this album from 1983. Listen to "East Of The Sun". Cover has a 2x1 cm tear on back, otherwise ok. Swedish only original.

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EGBA - JUNGLE JAM:
Their 2nd album featuring the tough percussive fusion "Trabajo Para Egba". Swedish-only original.

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ARNE DOMNERUS - JAZZ AT THE PAWNSHOP:
Swedish 2nd issue, PROP 7778-9 with unboxed Proprius-logo on both records. This copy has "SIB-Tryck" but no "Made in Sweden"-print on back cover. Nice copy, VG+ to EX with very light signs of use. With Bengt Hallberg, Georg Riedel, Egil Johansson and Lars Erstrand. Listen to "Take Five".

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BJÖRN ALKES KVARTETT - JAZZ I SVERIGE 1974:
LP from 1974 with Göran Strandberg, Gunnar Bergsten and Fredrik Noren. The whole album is quality jazz, but my favorite is "Intakt" (version of the tune also done by Bertil Strandberg on his rare "Cirrus" LP). Early 2nd Swedish pressing, CAP 1072 on labels but RIKS LP 72 on the gatefold sleeve.

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VARIOUS - NEW AMERICAN MUSIC VOLUME 1:
1975 Folkways-compilation including tracks by Mary Lou Williams ("Gloria" and "Zoning Fungus"), Gil Evans, Milford Graves, Sam Rivers and Sunny Murray. No shrink on this copy (unlike website photo). US original.

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CORNELIS VREESWIJK - JAZZ INCORPORATED:
Live recording from 1979 with Bertil Lövgren, Egil Johansen, Nisse Sandström etc. Beautiful vocal jazz in "Rosenblad" plus the version of "Ångbåt blues" is also very nice. Cover has small split top and bottom seam. Norwegian original on Zarepta.

RAICES - SAME:
"Lenguas" nice latin/fusion! Italian original in nice shape.

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SARAH VAUGHAN - HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON?:
Scandinavian original in nice condition.

MICHAEL GREGORY JACKSON - GIFTS:
Interesting artist, here with a spiritual jazz album from 1979. Check "Vivid violet" or "Dyami emu". Cover has a cut corner and a promo sticker (not in photo). US original.

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SUN RA QUARTET / AND HIS ARKESTRA - DANCE OF THE COSMO ALIENS / DOOR OF THE COSMOS / DISCO EDIT:
Two gems by Sun Ra, respectfully edited to tailor the dance floor - no added kick drum + high hat business here!

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RALPH LUNDSTEN'S UNIVERSE FEATURING THE ANDROMEDA ALL STARS - UNIVERSE:
"The planet of winds" and "Harvest in heaven" electronic funk that's weirder than Pierre Henry and funkier than Jean Jacques Perrey. Swedish-only original, with printed inner sleeve.

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RALPH LUNDSTEN - FADERVÅR (PATERNOSTER):
Electronic avantgarde LP from 1972, a religious suite with his usual out-there sound. Check "Helgat varde ditt namn" and "Inled oss icke i frestelse". Swedish original (cover printed in Sweden, record made in Germany), 4E 061 34608 with black labels. Including insert.

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CHICK COREA - FRIENDS:
Soft jazz/fusion with Steve Gadd, Joe Farrell and Eddie Gomez from 1978. Listen to "Waltse for Dave". No shrink on this copy, cover has cut corner. US original.

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WEATHER REPORT - HEAVY WEATHER:
Fusion classic from 1977, check "Palladium". European original with gradient orange labels.

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CHUCK MANGIONE - FEELS SO GOOD:
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab reissue from 1983.

ART BLAKEY'S JAZZ MESSENGERS - PARIS CONCERT:
Later US 70s pressing, JLA 16009 with red CSP-labels. CBS Special Products-stickers on front and back cover and labels.

RANDY WESTON - BANTU:
Compilation from 1976. Records in fine shape. Cover has sticker residue on front, ring, edge and corner wear (differs from website photo). US original.

MAX ROACH DOUBLE QUARTET - LIVE AT VIELHARMONIE MUNICH:
Cover has some light creasing and corner wear. Italian original.

MAFFY FALAY & SEVDA - JAZZ I SVERIGE '72:
Turkish folk sounds mixed with jazz here in an interesting melting pot of music. Should definitely appeal to people into eastern style jazz. Check "Karadeniz" and the groovy "Hicaz dolap". Early 2nd Swedish pressing, CAP 1031 with white labels.

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ISHAAQ AARKISTRA - ARIKOMBAN SPACE:
Psychdelic, Indian-flavoured jazz/rock/fusion with thick atmosphere. Listen to "Grunderna" or "Asha-Pasha". Swedish small label release from 2026 bound to dry up quickly.

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ONENESS OF JUJU - AFRICAN RHYTHMS - 1970-1982:
Funk/jazz/afro/disco sounds across 6 sides, including the superb soul-jazzy "River luvrite", "African rhythms" and the disco monster "Every way but loose". Remastered 2020 version.

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MORT GARSON - MOTHER EARTH'S PLANTASIA:
Hard to place in a genre - electronic music to stimulate the growth of plants, which sounds like it should belong in the avantgarde section, but might as well appeal to fans of fusion, ambient and electronic music in general. Not as cheesy as many other Moog LPs, and really solid throughout. Reissue.

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CIRCLING SUN - SPIRITS:
Contemporary spiritual jazz from Aotearoa/New Zealand - great album with a blissful, Phaoroah Sanders-like sound through both sides, listen to "Kohan" and "Bones". Second UK pressing (without tip-on cover).

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SUN RA - DARK MYTH EQUATION VISITATION - LIVE IN EGYPT VOL. I:
Sun Ra & the Arkestra recorded live in Egypt in 1971, listen to "To Nature's God" and "Discipline 27". Reissue. Hype sticker on front.

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SUN RA - HORIZON:
Spaced-out live set recorded in Egypt in 1971, listen to "Third Planet" and the version of "Space Is The Place". Reissue. Hype sticker on front.

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SUN RA - INSIDE THE LIGHT WORLD: SUN RA MEETS THE OVC:
Previously unreleased recordings from 1986, capturing Ra & the Arkestra performing with the light projector Outer Space Visual Communicator (OVC). Contains strong versions of Arkestra-staples as "Calling Planet Earth", "Theme Of The Stargazers", "El Is Sound Of Joy", "Love In Outer Space" and more! RSD 2024 release.

JOE MCPHEE - TENOR:
1976 solo sax session with the legendary Joe McPhee, listen to "Knox". 2023 reissue.

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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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PHAROAH SANDERS - PHAROAH:
Certainly one of Pharoah Sanders' best albums with lovely, melancholic and very beautiful spiritual jazz on "Harvest Time" and "Love Will Find A Way". His rarest LP, originally released on India Navigation in 1977. 2023 reissue in box cover with embossed print on front, containing 1 bonus LP with two excellent live versions of "Harvest Time" plus a 24 page booklet!

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ALABASTER DEPLUME - GOLD - GO FORWARD IN THE COURAGE OF YOUR LOVE:
Highly acclaimed 2022 album by Angus Fairbairn with his unique mix of fragile and melancholic jazz, spoken word and more groove based sounds, listen to "A Gente Acaba (Vento Em Rosa)" and "Who Is A Fool". Black vinyl edition.

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MATTHEW HALSALL - COLOUR YES:
His second album, originally only released on CD in 2009. This is the first vinyl release featuring two added bonus tracks. Contemporary spiritual jazz sounds of the highest order, listen to "Colour Yes" and "I've Been Here Before". This is the issue with white print on front cover.

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PORTICO QUARTET - ART IN THE AGE OF AUTOMATION:
Experimental jazz from 2017 with a lush, big sound backed by sequenced synthesizers and skillful drumming. Listen to "Endless" and "Objects to place in a tomb".

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IRREVERSIBLE ENTANGLEMENTS - OPEN THE GATES:
More leftfield/free jazz with spoken word, beautifully packaged as always with International Anthem! Listen to "Open The Gates" and "Storm Came Twice". Black vinyl issue.

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THANDI NTULI WITH CARLOS NINO - RAINBOW REVISITED:
South African pianist Thandi Ntuli in a joint effort together with LA mainstay Carlos Niño - intimate listening with beautiful piano playing and vocals, with Niño's minimalist soundscapes on top. Check "Lihlanzekile". Black vinyl issue.

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DEZRON DOUGLAS - ATALAYA:
Strong 2022 album from bassist Dezron Douglas. Standouts for me are the lovely laidback jazz waltz "Rosé" and the title track "Atalaya" which has a deeper vibe and is very nice too. Black vinyl edition.

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JUNIUS PAUL - ISM:
Debut album by bassist Junius Paul with Makaya McCraven helping out on drums and production - an interesting listen through both sides moving back and forth between free jazz, fusion and abstract headnoddy jazz, check "Baker's Dozen" and "Sprouts". Black vinyl version.

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JEFF PARKER - FORFOLKS:
Multitracked and looped guitars on 2021 solo album by Tortoise-member Jeff Parker, listen to "Four Folks" and "Excess Success". Black vinyl version.

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MAKAYA MCCRAVEN - UNIVERSAL BEINGS E&F SIDES:
More "organic beat music" from the "Universal Beings"-sessions, recorded in New York, Chicaco, London and Los Angeles with Shabaka Hutchings, Jeff Parker, Nubya Garcia, Ashley Henry and Junius Paul among others. Check "Her Name" and "Everybody Cool". US original, black vinyl version.

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ROB MAZUREK & EXPLODING STAR ORCHESTRA - DIMENSIONAL STARDUST:
2020 spacey jazz by this Chicago multidisciplinary artist. Features Jeff Parker, John Herndon and the voice and electronics of Damon Locks. Listen to "Parable Of Inclusion". European original on black vinyl, housed in heavy tip-on gatefold jacket with obi.

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ROB MAZUREK & EXPLODING STAR ORCHESTRA - LIVE AT THE ADLER PLANETARIUM:
Mazurek recorded live at a planetarium in 2023 together with Damon Locks, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and Tomeka Reid among others. Listen to "Parable 3000".

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MOUNT EVEREST / MWENDO DAWA / OPPOSITE CORNER / SOFFGRUPPEN - DET NYJAZZTE FRÅN GÖTEBORG:
Swedish-only album from 1977 that introduces 4 groups from Gothenburg. Mixture of free jazz and fusion - check Mount Everest's tough, progressive "Black Snow/Sherpa Dance" or Mwendo Dawa's hard funky fusion cut "Microsvit".

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ART BLAKEY QUINTET - A NIGHT AT BIRDLAND VOL 2:
Classic Blue Note from 1956 featuring Clifford Brown, Horace Silver, Lou Donaldson etc. Listen to "Wee-dot". Faint sticker mark on back cover.Later US stereo pressing from the late 60s, blue/white Liberty labels.

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CHICK COREA - MY SPANISH HEART:
From 1976 with Stanley Clarke, Jean-Luc Ponty and Don Alias. German original.

HUGH MASEKELA - THE EMANCIPATION OF / STEREO:
Killer afro-inspired vocal jazz in "Child of the earth", plus the original version of "What is wrong with groovin". Cover has a small drill hole. US stereo original.

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CHICK COREA - CHILDREN'S SONGS:
Solo piano album recorded 1983, listen to "No. 1". German original.

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V. SJÖBERG NEW JAZZ ENSEMBLE - LOVER MAN:
Swedish original. Sleeve marks on record, plays well.

DAVE BRUBECK TRIO FEATURING GERRY MULLIGAN - BLUES ROOTS:
Brubeck, Alan Dawson, Jack Six and Gerry Mulligan in 1968. Listen to "Cross Ties". Cover has a few minor lamination creases. UK original.

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LESTER BOWIE - ALL THE MAGIC!:
LP from 1983 with Fontella Bass on vocals. Listen to "Dunce Dance". German original, with insert.

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BILL EVANS - RECORDED LIVE AT SHELLY'S MANNE HOLE HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA:
Piano trio with Larry Bunker and Chuck Israels. Listen to "Round Midnight". Cover is strong VG, some edge wear and a small tear on back. First German pressing from 1968 (the US original is from 1966).

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