Hard Bop, Post Bop jazz lot with Elvin Jones / Jimmy Garrison Sextet - The Cannonball Adderley - Illumination! / Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! Live at "The Club" - LP albums (multiple items) - Mono - 1963

This collection features hard bop and post bop jazz LPs including notable artists such as Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison Sextet, and Cannonball Adderley. Hard bop and post bop are jazz subgenres that developed in the 1950s and 60s, characterized by their energetic improvisations, complex harmonies, and integration of blues, gospel, and rhythm and blues influences. Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison were prominent rhythm section players, particularly known for their work with John Coltrane, adding intensity and innovation to jazz drumming and bass. Cannonball Adderley was a celebrated alto saxophonist whose albums often blended soulful melodies and intricate arrangements, with recordings like "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!" capturing lively live performances. Mono recordings from 1963 reflect the era's audio technology and aesthetic, cherished by collectors for their authentic sound stage and historical value. This lot offers a rich glimpse into a pivotal period in jazz.