Five Under $20 - Affordable Classic Jazz LPs (No. 1, Episode 372)

[@markevans7969]

I got a laugh from the photo that you posted of Bob Koester of the Jazz Record Mart (JRM). From the mid-1990s to 2010, the JRM was a mecca for buying used progressive and avant jazz records as Bob would price this type of music very inexpensive as he did not enjoy this music and did not believe it was worth much. Contrary to his store manager (Ron Bierma) and employees telling him otherwise. I worked a couple blocks from JRM when it was located at 444 N. Wabash Avenue and would walk over during my lunch hour and buy as many LPs that I could carry back. Other record stores such as Dusty Groove and The B-Side would send their buyers to JRM to stock their shops and mark up the price. Those days are coming as book stores and record show sellers are literally providing an increased stock of used jazz LPs not found in the record stores. This is occurring in the large metropolitan Midwestern cities, forget the East and West Coast, those areas are not that good for finding reasonable priced gems. Other labels I look for include; Coral, Decca and Argo records from 1955 to 1965. Happy hunting in 2024.

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Great story, Mark. Chicago is a city I have never (seriously) visited. Driven through, but that’s about it. Must change that. I take it the JRM is no more, so what are your favourite haunts these days?

[@markevans7969]

@@TenMinuteRecordReviews Bob Koester sold the JRM to Bill Graham's Wolfgang's Vault in February 2016. My favorite record collecting spots include the monthly Chicagoland Record Shows, local record dealers that have yard sales, local stereo stores that also sell used records, such as Music Direct, the Midwest Classical Record show (occurs May each year), and the Dusty Groove, Orbit Records and Reckless Records. I've found my best success at the record shows and meeting the dealers that sell the music that I'm interested in and asking if I can visit to peruse their entire inventory. Several of these dealers purchase auctions and just want to move the merchandise, it's all priced to sell.

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

@@markevans7969 thanks! Sounds like any trip to Chicago should be timed to coincide with one of those shows…

[@topherg1935]

I also love the history of the old records that I find. I imagine them played at parties and late nights. They tell a story, and that's more interesting to me than having a perfect playing copy.

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Exactly.

[@norrieclark5217]

Got a couple at a record fair yesterday. UK year of release issues of Clark Terry/Bob Brookmeyer ~ The Power Of Positive Swinging Fontana 1965 and Kai Winding Septet ~ Trombone Panorama,Philips 1958.£5.00 each both in vg+ condition. Of course all the Blue Notes at the fair were reissues and not cheap. Great start to the new series

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Thank you. And nice pickups, super records both, well done.

[@TheJazzHog]

Great new series.. I only have the JJ record, looking for your other picks……..can’t wait for episode 2!

[@gigsfunk]

I’m so lucky that I love Jimmy Smith & The 3 Sounds 😊

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

You are! Bargain Blue Note shopping!

[@gigsfunk]

3 sounds are a little more expensive over here in the UK but you can certainly get deals on OG Jimmy Smith’s, I think that’s cos we are a nation of dancers

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

@@gigsfunk very possibly. And I’m not knocking the Three Sounds! Those guys could swing. But they’re clearly not held in esteem by many Blue Note collectors.

[@TheSnikitiki]

Allen, You never disappoint! Great new series, can’t wait to watch the next. Nick

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Thanks 🙏

[@jimmccloskey4254]

Great series and I pursue LPs at your price tag. I have been able to expand my collection using this approach.

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Thanks Jim, I think this will be a fun series to do.

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

Superb Allan! Thanks 'Vultures of vinyl'... I'm still chuckling 😅

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

I call em like I see em!

[@rumpleforeskin1275]

Please make more of these

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Definitely on the agenda.

[@mortofon]

The prices of those records seem to have jumped $70 overnight. Nice going, Allan. Seriously though, great idea and as always, beautifully executed.

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

You had me worried and I checked! All good lol, seemingly still affordable. And thanks, much appreciated.

[@paulwhelan-e7i]

Pure gold. Thanks a mill. Inserting into the digging reflex

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@thomosburn8740]

Damn, I love this video series!

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Glad you’re enjoying them. Time for another I guess.

[@gigsfunk]

Off topic but I would really like to hear you do an overview of Funk Inc. I love there albums but know very little about them.

[@djjoeykmusic]

Hi Allan, Hope all is good. Great video Thank you for sharing some great albums. I am going to look into to these albums. Well done Have a great day. Blessings

[@djjoeykmusic]

P.S. I really got a copy of Bass on Top (Tone Poet), Blue Note just released more. I have that album. It is a little sad feel but it’s spiritual to me. Thank you for all of your hard work. Blessings and good vibes

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Thanks Joey! Glad you enjoyed it. Always great to hear from viewers like you who’ve been around since the early days. Appreciate your support.

[@andrewwatkins7737]

Concise and insightful. Many thanks

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Glad it was helpful. Cheers.

[@marksheargold5536]

Great video. Cheers Allan

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Thank you!

[@Claus-CaptainPhoenixCorner]

A great start for this new series of yours. A always both insightful, informative - and genuinely entertaining ("...just having defeated the fascists and now we're playing flugelhorn" 😂)

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Thanks. It was fun to do. May have a long stay in the rotation.

[@EricVDB66]

Excellent, thank you !✌

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Thank you :)

[@xentakis]

Allan, speaking of 70s reissues, do you have an opinion about those early 70s Cadet reissues with the yellow label? I got the sense (from things I’ve read and limited experience) that those are pretty good and often better sounding that original Argo. Or maybe they’re just easier to find in good condition.

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

Other than the odd listening here and there, I have no real insight to add. Interesting to hear that though, thank you.

[@xentakis]

​@@TenMinuteRecordReviews So, just today as a matter of act, I got a 70s yellow label Cadet pressing of an affordable favorite you mentioned in a past video: Meet the Jazztet (Golson/Farmer/Fuller). I already had a first pressing blue label stereo Argo. With a quick comparison, the original Argo sounds more muddy and tinny to me. The 70s Cadet sounds more clear and better balanced in my opinion. I'm not sure if some of that is due to groove wear, but the 70s Cadet is a better listen and clean copies are cheaper.

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

@@xentakis that is some seriously good intel. Thanks!

[@xentakis]

@@TenMinuteRecordReviews I'm curious if you'll agree. The 70s Cadets are mostly inexpensive so it could be worth the experiment.

[@ergloo6660]

Ahhhh the smell of musty cardboard in the morning, smell that? That's the smell of.... mildew!

[@TenMinuteRecordReviews]

And it’s fantastic!

[@markevans7969]

@@TenMinuteRecordReviews The used record and jacket allows one to use their five senses, sight, smell, touch, hearing and of coarse good taste.