I haven't posted on here for a few weeks but have had some really fantastic pick-ups lately, including a mega rare record!
Johnny Dankworth, His Orchestra And Guests - What The Dickens! (Fontana, 1963 First Pressing)
Friedrich Gulda His Piano And Big Band - From Vienna With Jazz (Columbia, 1964 First Mono Promo Pressing)
Donald Byrd - Byrd Jazz (Transition/Norma, 1990 Japanese Pressing)
The Ray Russell Quartet - Spontaneous Event - Live Vol. 1: 1967-69 (Jazz In Britain, 2020 Limited Pressing)
I picked up the Johnny Dankworth and Friedrich Gulda after reading that Tubby Hayes and a load of other British jazz musicians formed their big bands. They are both fantastic sessions, even if I tend to stay away from big band recordings, and each has an added bonus. The Gulda is a promo white label 'for radio use' and the Dankworth has a piece of paper signed by Dankworth on one side and by singer Cleo Laine on the other. After regretting not picking up the Sam Records Byrd Jazz a while ago (and refusing to pay the mega money it's going for now) I decided to try my luck with this Japanese pressing. Finally, a second copy of the Ray Russell arrived from Japan today, I ended up buying a signed copy for less money a few days after this order was placed so this copy is going straight up for sale to cover my costs.
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Gateway To Jazz Kissa - English Version
I saw the Japanese version of this magazine all over Instagram a few weeks ago and when they announced an English version I picked up a copy. Its a great collection of photographs, interviews, and essays that look at the Jazz Kissa's, cafes and bars which focus on playing jazz albums. There are over 600 in Japan and 90% use vinyl as their preferred medium.
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Tubby Hayes And The All Stars - Return Visit! (Fontana, 1963 First Mono Pressing)
Miles Davis All Stars - Miles Davis Blows (Esquire, 1956 First UK Mono 10" Pressing)
I ordered the Tubby Hayes almost 2 months ago now and it finally arrived yesterday. Unfortunately, the packaging was soaked through and although this was in an outersleeve, the edge/opening got wet and has stained/warped the jacket. A real bummer as I got this at an amazing price and its a pretty tricky one to find in such good condition. The Miles Davis is a series of 3 10" releases (released on Prestige the same year) and are fantastic sessions. This copy is the first volume of the 3.
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The Don Rendell / Ian Carr Quintet - Phase III (Columbia, 1968 First Mono Sample Pressing)
Finally the pièce de résistance! This album is a mega rare example of British jazz at its finest, with saxophonist Don Rendell and trumpeter Ian Carr heading the killer group. A similar copy recently sold online for an eyewatering amount so I'm super happy to have got a copy. I have played it every day since I picked it up and it still blows me away! This copy has the sample/promo stickers on each side which is a cool added bonus.
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