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Cover/Vinyl: VG+/EX Offer

Gato Barbieri, Franco D' Andrea, Pepito Pignatelli, Giovanni Tommaso - Unreleased Lp

Test Press

Test press only - Italy.
Amazing session recorded in Turin at the end of the 60s probably during a radio program and pressed to a few copies for producers and musicians ... Incredible modern jazz 2 lps set from this solid quartet, Gato Barbieri, Franco D' Andrea, Pepito Pignatelli, Giovanni Tommaso.. Wow!!
Check the long soundclip.. Just insane... Superb versions of "So What" and "Maiden Voyage" and more more more...
Drawing on the front cover made by Gato Barbieri.
Records in strong VG++ condition, some light marks, they don't affect the sound.. Plays excellent, occasional light tics... Sleeve shows light creases on the top right and left corner. Some stains.
Huge collector, Serious offer only...


Cover/Vinyl: VG+/VG+ 200€

Jasata Jazz - It Works

Private Press

Swiss private press released in 1980.
Outstanding modern / modal jazz lp composed by the pianist, Mark Kock featuring Beat Wenger on alto and soprano sax, Michel Poffet on acoustic bass, Michel Riard, drums and percussions, Thomas Grünwald, tenor sax, Beat Affolter, trumpet. check the long soundclip, high quality deep jazz tracks throughout the album.


Cover/Vinyl: VG+/VG 80€

Various Artists - Jazz In The Classroom Vol. VII

Private Press

Original US press from the 1962. Promo copy.
Still obscure and hard to find lp pressed by the famous Berklee School Music, Boston.
This album contains superb modern jazz pieces composed and played by young and promising students like Dusko Gojkovic, Graham Collier, Gary Burton, Sadao Watanabe... Incredible line up on this release, check the deep spiritual jazz track composed by Graham Collier, "The Barley Now" featuring flute solo by Sadao Watanabe, check also the all time classic Gojkovic compostion, "Macedonia", i think it's the 1st version, more uptempo featured himself on trumpet and Watanabe on alto. Listen also another Gojkovic compostion, "Bem Basha", maybe also the 1st version, the both tracks were released later in 1967 on the famous "Swinging Macedonia lp.
Record is VG+, several light marks, nothing deep, plays fine, some light tics and pops.
Wear on the top edge and on the down left corner. Promo stamp on the back cover.


Cover/Vinyl: VG+/VG+

Gerry Weil y su Quintedo De Jazz - S/T SOLD

Discos America

Venezuelan original press of this sublime 60's deep modern jazz lp, still unknown by many collectors, listen to the long soundclip. Record has some light marks, one little scuff makes some clicks on the last track, side 1, also some light tics due to the pressing. Autographed by the musicians on the back cover.


Cover/Vinyl: VG-/VG- offer

Jeff Presslaff - I Will Listen SOLD

RPC

Original US press from 1978.
Unknown deep modern jazz lp privatly pressed on the custom label, RPC.
Mega rare record, only 80 copies was pressed in 1978, crazy!! All compositions by Jeff Presslaff, side A is piano solo works, for the side B, Jeff Presslaff composed modern jazz pieces for quartet, featuring Georges Brooks on alto sax, Joe DeFrisco on bass and Alejandro Gomez on drums. Check The superb deep jazz track, "This fine day" & also "Teakwood Delight".
Record is VG-, several light marks, nothing deep, plays fine with tics and pops. Sleeve as wear on edges and corners, stains on the front and back cover, autograph on the back cover.


Cover/Vinyl: VG+/VG+ offer

Orchestre De Danse - Nous Pour Vous Ep SOLD

Private press

Mega rare French EP 45 distributed only with a magazine for blind people??
Still unknown, this 7inch contains four incredible 60's modern / modal jazz tracks, there isn't information about the band, "Orchestre De Danse"?? Who is behind this sublime jazz session, for sure top jazz musicians, but who??. Check the soundclip!!
Record in VG+ condition, plays excellent!! Light wear on the sleeve. Make an offer!!


Cover/Vinyl: NM/VG++ offer

Noe's Jazz Ensemble - S/T SOLD

Settebello

Ultra rare and nearly unknown Italian library released on the micro label, "Settebello".
Incredible modern jazz session mainly composed by Barigozzi, one of the best jazz discovery from these last months, nothing to say about this! Better to listen to the long soundclip that gives you an idea about this gem. Magnificent lp from beginning to the end, highly recommended!!!
Some light marks, plays excellent!!


Cover/Vinyl: VG/VG+ offer

Michael Garrick Band - Home Stretch Blues SOLD

Argo

Original UK 1st press released in 1972.
Holy grail UK modern / spiritual jazz lp composed by Michael Garrick featuring Norma Winstone, Don Rendell...
Record has some light marks, plays really fine, occasional light tics, no deep scuffs, check the soundclip. Writing and stamp on one label. Tear and piece of tape on the back cover, check the pics.


Cover/Vinyl: EX/VG+ offer

Octeto De Cesar Camargo Mariano - S/T SOLD

SOM/MAIOR

Original Brazilian stereo press released in 1966. Deep groove label.
Marvellous 60's modern jazz lp leaded by Cesar Camargo Mariano and this octet, featuring members of Som Três, Sambalanco Trio, Sambrasa Trio and Sambossa 5, Saba and Clayber (Bass), Airto Moreira and Toninho (Drums), Heraldo Do Monte (Guitar), Maguinho, Felpa and Buda (Trumpet), Ditinho (Trombone)...
Listen to "Sam Blues", Sambinha"," Barra Limpa" and "Vem". Highly recommanded!!
The record has light marks, no scuffs, plays fine!!
Cover in beautiful condition, one sticker on the back cover.


Cover/Vinyl: VG++/VG+ offer

Bilderrrhamen - Irma Im Rex SOLD

Private press

Unknown and extremely hard to find lp privatly pressed in 1987 in Switzerland.
Sublime modern / spiritual jazz album from this Swiss Sextet, listen to the both deep jazz tracks "Bilderrahmen" and "Kreuzfahrt", Amazing discovery few years ago, i have finally found another copy for the site. Highly Recommanded!!
The record has light marks but plays fine, you can hear some light ticks, nothing bad. With printed inner sleeve.
Cover shows light wear on corners.


Cover/Vinyl: VG++/VG+ to NM offer

Swiss All Stars - S/T SOLD

Ex Libris

Original Swiss 1st press released in 1964. Hi quality modern jazz featuring top Swiss jazz musicians like George Gruntz, Hans Kennel, Franco Ambrosetti, Bruno Spoerri, Pierre Cavalli... Reissued by Sonorama in 2011. record 1 is VG+, record 2 is NM. Plays fine!!


Cover/Vinyl: VG+/NM offer

Quintetto Basso Valdambrini - Bebop SOLD

Fonit - Usignolo

Another ultra rare library from the early 70's from the Basso Valdambrini combo.
European straight jazz at his best, listen to the long soundclip!!
Record has just some superficial paper marks, plays excellent!!
light crease on the the top right corner. Light ring wear. In solid condition.


Cover/Vinyl: EX/VG+ offer

Jurg Lenggenhager Trio - Rencontres SOLD

Private Press

Very hard to find Swiss jazz lp privatly pressed in 1966.
Intense modal / free /avant garde jazz lp composed by this obscure trio, Jurg Lenggenhager on piano, Roger Pfund on Bass and Andreas Straub on drums, listen to the soundclip!!!
The record has several marks but plays fine, you can hear some occasional little ticks and light background noises, no scuff!!! The cover is in excellent shape. Still very very rare in any condition!!


Cover/Vinyl: EX/EX offer

Stuff Combe Big Band And Rhythm With Pierre Cavalli - Ride The Rhythm SOLD

Avedis Zildjan Production

Seldom seen Swiss only modern jazz lp under the direction of the drummer, Stuff Combe featuring Pierre Cavalli on guitar, Bob Jaquillard on acoustic bass, Luc Hoffmann on flute, sax, J. Stupin on vibes and trombone... Exciting big band jazz that remains me sometimes the Boland - Clarke - Shihab work during the 60's on Vogue, listen to the soundclip to give you an idea, this piece contains a lot of great tracks!!
The records shows just some superficial marks, it plays excellent. Just some minor wears on the cover. Beautiful copy!!


Cover/Vinyl: EX/EX offer

Boillat Thérace Quintet Featuring Benny Bailey - My Greatest Love SOLD

M Records

Original Swiss pressing from 1975.
Wonderful modern jazz lp by the Boillat Thérace Quintet helped for this album by Benny Bailey. This one is their second and last lp. You can listen to the long soundclip here below that includes the magnificent cover of the Freddy Hubbard track "Gibraltar" and the original composition by Benny Bailey "Prompt".
The record shows just some superficial marks and plays excellent. A very clean and shiny copy!!!!
The cover is in NM condition, no wear!!!


Cover/Vinyl: EX/NM offer

Various Artists - Modern Jazz Nationales Finale Open Air SOLD

Podium

Unknown modern - spiritual jazz lp from Switzerland featuring various group, listen to some amazing deep jazz tracks like "Abrakatabra" and "Flower For A Lady" by Onyon, "First Beginning" by Markus Portenier Trio, "What Was" by Jurg Amman Trio and "Verwchslungen" by Zoom. This lp was recorded live during a national festival in 1978. Never seen before. I didn't find any information about this record... Truly rare.....


Cover/Vinyl: VG++/VG++ offer

Quintetto Basso Valdambrini - Pop Jazz SOLD

Fonit - Usignolo

Amazing modern jazz / jazz groove lp from the Quintetto Basso Valdambrini released in the early 70's, one the rare library composed the cult Italian jazz combo, very very hard to find..
The record has some light marks but plays fine!!!
Cover has light wear on the left edge, several stains on the back cover.


Cover/Vinyl: EX/VG++ offer

Sahib Shihab - Sentiments SOLD

Storyville

Orginal Danish press released in 1972.
Another amazing lp from Sahib Shihab, he plays Soprano, baritone saxes, flute for this opus helped by Kenny Drew on piano and Hammond, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass and Jimmy Hopps on drums. Listen to the jazz funk track, "Sentiments", more in the modern jazz way, "The Call" and the sweet "Companionship". Essential lp for every European jazz fan.
The record has some light marks but they don't affect the sound, it plays really nice!!
The cover shows minor wear, a clean copy!!


Cover/Vinyl: EX/VG+ - NM offer

Klaus Doldinger - The Ambassador SOLD

Liberty Records

Original German press of this 2 lp set project composed by the great Klaus Doldinger.
It contains the sublime modern jazz groove, " " and a lot of different and creative tracks, highly recommanded!! check the soundclip!!! A underrated lp!!!
I grade this copy EX, the first record is VG+ to VG++ with some light marks mainly on the side A but they don't affect the sound, the second record is NM. The cover has just some minor wears, a solid copy!!! Gatefold sleeve.


Cover/Vinyl: EX/EX 300€

Complesso Basso Valdambrini & Complesso Cetra - Jazz Californiano SOLD

Fonit - Usignolo

Insanely rare library from the early 70's composed by the Basso, Valdambrini, Deodati, Donadio, Inciso and Mojoli.
Deep straight jazz lp played by the Complesso Basso Valdambrini and the Complesso Cetra, listen to the long soundclip!!
Record has just some superficial marks, plays excellent!!
Minor wear on the cover.