r/Vinyl_Jazz

1st chance of some down time with some Macallan and music and these are on deck!!

Took some time to find the Idris Muhammad Power of Soul album. I’m happy with my haul.

My local shop was running 20% off used records and came out with these 9 Jazz-funk burners for about $100 after discount. All first pressings except for the Lou Donaldson. I hope RSD helps small record stores stay afloat, but I don’t care to wait in line for exclusive pressings. I DO enjoy wandering in after the dust settles and leaving with a stack of heaters I didn’t know I needed. None of this is mind blowing jazz I’ll admit, but records full of breaks and head nodding funk.

Burned some store credit at BLK for this squeaky clean copy of Emily's second album. She was unknown to me, so I've spent a few hours going down the rabbit hole and learning of her meteoritic rise and tragic passing at 32.

If you're a fan of Wes Montgomery and Put Martino, you might want to check out here catalog.

https://youtu.be/BRd7kIqba2A?si=8G7UxSkPVIw8gPiR

The Emily Remler Quartet* - Take Two

Url: https://www.discogs.com/release/3319612-The-Emily-Remler-Quartet-Take-Two

I happened to be out of town and got some downtime to venture out to some new spots. I don’t really pay much mind to the RSD Official Releases or whatever (not being judgy; just not what I’m looking for) but I like to dig on RSD when it’s more lively.

Good time. Good people. I got a great little haul out of the trip too

Plus bonus Prince cassette.

Fantastic fusion. Originally composed as a score for a film that was never produced, but the entire record feels complete as a standalone album. Highly recommend.

My two RSD pick ups. Had to work yesterday but found a local shop that had one last copy of the Coltrane in stock at the end of the day. Found the Tyner at a different shop today. Didn’t have to stand in line at all yay

I don't know what I was expecting but this isn't it. Even as a novelty it's underwhelming and really bums me out that there isn't a proper live recording of this incredible playing.

On a trip to Rome and did a little digging. Radiation Records is a great spot if you're ever here, and the top three I managed to find at the Sunday morning flea market in Trastevere. Quite pleased!

And no, The Locust isn't jazz, but I'm not not including it.

What are your coolest international finds?

I waited about an hour and found the last copy of Coltrane’s Complete Concert Paris! So happy as that album sounds amazing!

Snagged everything i wanted on my list and coppped a sweet Axelrod reissue from 2000. David Cheppa cut. KPop Demon Hunters for the little one. She was so excited.

‘61 mono Hubbard ‘59 mono LD + 3 ‘57 mono Morgan

All ~ VG

Been waiting to find a good deal on this album and today my patience paid off. Hard to beat $0.80. Cheap cool heat!

While everyone else is spending their hard earned money on RSD material, I'll go the other direction and warmly recommend you a few records that are really, really cheap and well worth your time.

- Freddie Hubbard - Skagly : Not every Hubbard album on Columbia is a dud. The title tune on this is a funky bomb with no strings (or cheese) attached. All of it is at least, really good. The year was 1980; 10 years earlier would have made it a $30 record today. Get it, if you're in the US, you probably should find it for next to nothing. It won't be on the RSD list in 2027, 2028 or even 2057.

- Dee Dee bridgewater - Just Family : If you'll accept a bit of soul music in your jazz, then you'll love this one. A great voice of the 70's with tight arrangements and a secret sauce on the "rare groove / jazzdance" scene. Nobody is looking for this LP, and I still can't understand why. It's a treat.

- Hubert Laws - Say it With Silence : Post-CTI Hubert Laws has a few good surprises. Despite minor incursions in what could be called smooth jazz, this album keeps a strong groove throughout. Great lineup of sessions musicians here. Already available in the "dollar bin" next to you.

- Tom Scott & the L.A Express : Delightful album from the session saxophonist. This one and his next (Tom Cat) are so cheap you wouldn't even care to pay attention to them. And it would be a mistake. "Sneakin' in the Back" is the source sample from a very famous Massive Attack tune, and probably a few others. Diggers material there. The groove is tight, the musicians are on their A game (especially the great Joe Sample !). It's a delight. But it will never be reissued by RSD.

- David Matthews - Big Band Live At The Five Spot : This one is probably not a very common sight. Yet it's tremendously cheap and groovy. Furious playing on this "big band meets funk" live album from the CTI arranger, who had a few other albums under his belt. Released on Muse in 1975, the RSD sharks will never steal that one from you. Go for it.

Had a little more self-control this year than last year’s RSD. I wanted plenty but decided to wait and see if I can get a deal on some. Still came away with a few Day 1’s.