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	Send In The Clowns Used - LP - 2312-130 1981 original featuring the Count Basie Orchestra. Heavy bag imprint on vinyl but plays well. Recommended listening! Recorded at Group IV Studios, Hollywood, Ca. February 16th, 18th and May 16th, 1981. "Sarah Vaughan is accompanied by her regular rhythm section of the early '80s (with pianist George Gaffney, bassist Andy Simpkins, and drummer Harold Jones), guitarist Freddie Green, and the Count Basie horn sections on this enjoyable date. The arrangements by Sammy Nestico and Allyn Ferguson unfortunately do not leave much room for any of the Basie sidemen to solo, but Sassy is in superb form. She is at her best on "I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues," a remake of "If You Could See Me Now," and a rapid "When Your Lover Has Gone," although some listeners may enjoy her overly dramatic rendition of "Send in the Clowns"." All Music Guide – Scott Yanow ... more
	Live At The Grand Opera House Belfast Used Import - 818 336-1 1984 Dutch pressing; Nice VG+ player, jacket EX/NM-. Recorded at The Grand Opera House, Belfast on 11th & 12th March 1983, on Manor Mobile Unit. Mixed at The Town House, London. ... more
	Travels Used - LP - 23791-1 J 1983 2LP US gatefold original, Wakefield/RL pressing. Solid VG+ cover with some light wear to top seam. "Now Well Into Its Gliding Brazilian-tinged Mode, The Pat Metheny Group Hits The Road, As This Two-cd Set Catches The Band Live In Dallas, Philadelphia, Hartford, Sacramento, And Nacogdoches, Tx. Percussionist Naná Vasconcelos Is Still Listed As A "Special Guest," But Ever Since Wichita Falls, He Had Not Only Been A Part Of The Group, He Was The Transforming Element In The Metheny "Sound," Adding His Various Shakers, Effects And Ethereal Vocals. Sidekick Lyle Mays Gets Deeper Into Floating, Glistening Synthesizer Textures, But He Is Still Able To Take Formidable And Touching Solos On Acoustic Grand Piano. Still Experimenting With New Hardware, Metheny's Work On A Detuned Guitar Synthesizer Gives The Live "As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls" An Exotic Balinese-like Sound. Other Highlights Are The Hard Brazilian Grooves On "Straight On Red" And "Song For Bilbao," As Well As The Trademark Metheny Glide Of "Are You Going With Me?" -- And The Brief Title Track Has A Winning, Guileless Simplicity Much Like That Of Keith Jarrett In A Prayerful Mood. If You Liked The Popular Offramp, You'll Fall For Travels, Too, But Get The Former Album First." All Music Guide – Richard S. Ginell ... more
	Flamenco Direct Volume II Audiophile - Used - CCS 6005 1980 US Original. Direct-To-Disc Recording, Utilising The Supercut Direct To Disc Recording Process. Produced By Ed Wodenjak, Mixed Live By Pat Maloney And Mastered By Larry Valkenburgh. ... more
	Sonic Seasonings Used - LP - KG 31234 1972 2LP US gatefold original with KG prefix on jacket; No poster. VG++ copy. Deadwax indicates a Santa Maria pressing. "The Same Year Carlos Finalized The Score For A Clockwork Orange, The Composer Recorded A Double Album Named Sonic Seasonings; It Was A Complete Turn Away From The Majestic Synthesizer Soundscapes And Classical Inspirations That Had Marked The Movie Score. Instead, Carlos Recorded Large Amounts Of Environmental Passages To Produce A Work That Cycled Through The Four Seasons. Beginning With Bird Calls And A Thunderstorm To Mark "Spring," Carlos Phrases The Synthesizers Only In Terms Of The Nature Sounds Heard. They Rarely Interject Themselves, And The Result Is Closer To A Nature Recording With Occasional Effects Than A Synthesizer Recording With Nature Sounds. Of Course, There Was No Precedent For "Nature," "Environmental," Or Even "New Age" Music In 1972 -- Sonic Seasonings Was Basically The Genesis For Several Entire Genres Of Music Two Decades Later. As Part Of East Side Digital's Carlos Cd Reissue Campaign, Sonic Seasonings Was Issued As A Two-disc Set, Including The Original Lp Plus A Second Disc Of "Natural" Recordings, Originally Begun In 1986 And Known As Land Of The Midnight Sun." All Music Guide – John Bush ... more
	Go Used - LP - ILPS 9387 1976 original. "Go (1976) is a concept album in the truest sense of the term, fusing pop/rock with tinges of jazz and elements of classical all connected by a central motif of space travel. More specifically, according to Robin Denselow's liner essay, the theme deals with "change and polarity-fantasy and reality, death and re-birth, things changing to their opposites." Stomu Yamashta, Steve Winwood and Michael Shrieve lead an impressive ensemble through soundscapes, unveiled in a variety of perspectives. Perhaps it is the international cast of performers that allows for such an unfettered consortium of ideas that brought together former Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith member Steve Winwood, as well as Santana co-founder Michael Shrieve and mid-'70s era Santana percussionist Yamashta -- the latter of whom were key benefactors to the criminally underrated Santana long-player Borboletta (1974). Ably assisting the festivities are Return to Forever's Al DiMeola (guitar), Klaus Schulze (synthesizer) whose contributions to Tangerine Dream and Ash Ra Tempel remain unequaled, and Winwood's one-time Traffic accomplice Rosko Gee (bass), who also had a fruitful run with Can. Each side of the original LP contains a complete suite of interconnected and continuous music. The haunting and brooding "Crossing the Line" is reminiscent of prog-rockers Alan Parsons Project or pretentious Pink Floyd [read: anything past Meddle (1971)]. Winwood's echo-laden vocals give him an almost palpable and uncomfortable quality, perfectly suited for the austere setting that is light years away from the likes of "Sea of Joy" or "Gimmie Some Lovin'," yet is remarkably akin to "No Time to Live" from Traffic's self-titled platter. Exceedingly soulful is the propellant "Ghost Machine," with DiMeola's fiery fretwork at its best. The funky "Time Is Here" gives Winwood a perfect outlet for his R&B roots, while "Winner/Loser" -- boasting the project's only lyrics penned by Winwood -- concludes with what is arguably the most accessible pop excursion. Robin Denselow's aforementioned essay goes into great detail regarding a rather involved story line aimed at further unifying the otherwise disparate pieces. While the plot won't be ruined here for potential consumers, if your non-musical interests include Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars and other Brainiac-related activities, the two song cycles that comprise Go will definitely be right up your alley. It scored considerably well with audiences in 1976, reaching number 60 on the Pop Album chart." All Music Guide – Lindsay Planer ... more
	Nowhere Road Used - LP - XPS 633 1973 blue and silver label original. COH. Nowhere Road is a stunning album made by the legendary British blues musician, Chris Youlden. Released in 1973, it features 12 tracks that showcase Youlden's incredible talent and his unique approach to the blues genre. The album has received critical acclaim for its raw, soulful sound and its powerful lyrics that delve deep into the human experience. With support from Chris Spedding and Danny Kirwan this is another unheralded album at a bargain. ... more
	Songbird Used - LP - BS 2845 1975 original. "Buoyed by the positive reaction he received opening Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's summer 1974 stadium tour, Jesse Colin Young cut another album of attractive, frequently country-tinged music with his usual backup band, in which keyboardist Scott Lawrence and reed player Jim Rothermel had become near collaborators. Young repeated "Josiane" and "Sugar Babe" from his Youngbloods days and took on such unlikely subjects as the plight of Native Americans ("Before You Came"), while his romantic life seemed to be suffering ("Again") and he felt the need to answer his critics ("Slick City"). But his pleasure in playing music remained contagious, especially on the title track, and his fans responded, making Songbird his highest-charting album ever." All Music Guide – William Ruhlmann ... more
	Night And Day Used - LP - SP-4906 1982 gatefold original. A sophisticated blend of pop, jazz, and Latin rhythms, pulsing with New York City energy and sharp wit. Joe Jackson trades punk urgency for sleek, urbane songwriting, crafting a stylish, keyboard-driven record that’s both emotionally rich and rhythmically infectious. ... more
	You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic Used - LP - CHR 1214 1979 original. This is the fourth solo project from the former frontman of Mott the Hoople and it stands as a pivotal moment in Hunter's career, demonstrating his prowess as a solo artist with a distinctive voice and narrative style. The album's production is a collaborative triumph, featuring members of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, including Roy Bittan on keyboards, Max Weinberg on drums, and Garry Tallent on bass, adding a robust rock foundation to Hunter's storytelling. The album blends rock, glam, and new wave influences, showcasing Hunter's ability to evolve with the musical landscape. Tracks like "Just Another Night" and "Cleveland Rocks" exemplify his knack for crafting anthemic tunes with witty lyrics and memorable hooks. Particularly, "Cleveland Rocks" became a cultural staple, later gaining further popularity as the theme song for "The Drew Carey Show." ... more