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Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1967. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A stone classic from Cannonball Adderley – and a pivotal set that has him continuing the live recording setting of some of his best 60s albums, while also stretching forward to some of the more inventive ideas of the latter part of the decade! David Axelrod produced, and the album's ... read more CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Accent On Africa ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wickedly hip work from Cannonball Adderley – and one of his real standout sessions for Capitol Records in the 60s! The set lives up to its "Africa" promise right from the very first note – and features a set of loud, proud tunes that really bring out the righteous sounds of ... read more CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Best Of Cannonball Adderley – The Capitol Years ... CD Capitol, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "74 Miles Away", "Country Preacher", "Work Song", "Jive Samba", "Mercy Mercy Mercy", "Walk Tall", and "Why Am I Treated So Bad" – lots of classics produced by David Axelrod! CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Black Messiah ... CD Capitol/Dusty Groove, Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A massive live set from Cannonball Adderley – and a record that really shows the growth he'd undergone in just a few short years! The album's done in close collaboration with David Axelrod – who'd handled Cannon's big live dates for Capitol in the 60s – but this record is much ... read more CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet At The Lighthouse (with bonus track) ... CD Riverside/Capitol, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic work from the Cannonball Adderley Quintet – one of their greatest performances from the seminal early 60s years! The band at this time includes Cannon on alto, Nat on cornet, Victor Feldman on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums – and although Feldman's not as ... read more CD
Capitol, 1966. Used ... $6.99
A rare live set by Cannonball Adderley – unreleased in America at the time, and performed with the style of Cannon's best work for Riverside! The album's very similar to some of the group's best live sets for Riverside – like the San Francisco or other Tokyo recording – done with ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Takes Charge ... CD Riverside/Capitol, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hardbop classic from Cannonball Adderley – and one of his harder to find albums from the Riverside days! The set has Cannon playing without his usual group, in the context of an all-star batch of players that includes Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb – who he worked with ... read more CD
(2002 pressing.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Domination (with bonus track) ... CD Capitol, 1965/1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A key meeting of Cannonball Adderley and David Axelrod – and one of the pair's first larger collaborations together! The album features Cannonball solos over larger backings by Oliver Nelson – with some occasional help from brother Nat Adderley – all produced with that dark ... read more CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Great Love Themes – The Cannonball Adderley Quintet With Strings ... CD Capitol (Japan), Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice once – certainly not as funky as some of Cannon's other work for Capitol, but with a dark edge that really makes it great! The core Cannonball quintet of Nat Adderley, Joe Zawinul, et al, is set up in string arrangements by Ray Ellis – a bit flowery at times, but in a way that ... read more CD
Cannonball Adderley —
Jazz Workshop Revisited ... CD Riverside/Capitol, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great live classic from the Cannonball Adderley Sextet of the early 60s – that famous group that included Nat Adderley on cornet, Yusef Lateef on tenor and flute, Joe Zawinul on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums! Tracks are long, and these guys are really on fire in a live ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! ... CD Capitol, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
If the 60's ever had a "hit" jazz record, it was probably this one! The album's a sparkling live session featuring the trademark soul jazz sounds of the Cannonball Adderley group with Joe Zawinul on acoustic and electric piano, and brother Nat Adderley on cornet. The tracks have a long ... read more CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Soul Zodiac ... CD Capitol (UK), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, baddest, funkiest albums Cannonball Adderley ever recorded – a massive suite of tunes based on the signs of the Zodiac, produced to perfection by David Axelrod, and featuring some hip recitations from the mighty Rick Holmes! The double-length set is completely compelling ... read more CD
Cannonball Adderley with Nancy Wilson & Lou Rawls —
In Person ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1968. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Almost everything soulful at Capitol Records in the mid 60s – packed together in one sweet little place! The set's a winner in a great line of Cannonball Adderley live dates from the time – produced by David Axelrod, and done with that great mix of angular, slightly electric groove the ... read more CD
(Out of print 2011 pressing , includes obi.)
Cannonball Adderley with Nancy Wilson & Lou Rawls —
In Person ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Almost everything soulful at Capitol Records in the mid 60s – packed together in one sweet little place! The set's a winner in a great line of Cannonball Adderley live dates from the time – produced by David Axelrod, and done with that great mix of angular, slightly electric groove the ... read more CD
Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All Stars —
It's A Bossa Nova World ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It's definitely a bossa nova world when Laurindo Almeida's around – given that the player first got the whole sound going in the 50s, then returned the favor in the 60s with some great albums like this for Capitol Records! The set's a bright blend of LA jazz and bossa rhythms – played ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more CD
Ray Anthony —
Plays For Dancers In Love/Capitol, 1957/1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the albums Plays For Dancers In Love from 1957 and Dream Dancing Medley from 1961. CD
Capitol/EMI (UK), 1957/1961. Used ... $8.99
Includes the albums Plays For Dancers In Love from 1957 and Plays For Dream Dancing from 1961. CD
(2001 pressing.)
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong – The Complete Sessions ... CD Capitol/Roulette, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke joins the combo of Louis Armstrong on piano – a group that includes Trummy Young on trombone and Barney Bigard on clarinet! CD
(Out of print.)
David Axelrod & Others —
Edge – David Axelrod At Capitol Records 1966 to 1970 ... CD Capitol, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great look at the genius of David Axelrod – the groundbreaking producer who recorded some incredibly hip albums at Captiol during the late 60s, but who's now only finally getting his due! Axelrod brought a whole new sensibility to the studio in his day – an approach that really ... read more CD
(Sealed copy. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Capitol/Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
Tracks include "The Thrill Is Gone", "Time After Time", "Look For The Silver Lining", "Daybreak", "Just Friends", and "My Ideal" – 20 cuts total. CD
Benny Carter —
Sax A La Carter ... CD Capitol, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A bracingly simple album from Benny Carter – one recorded with small group west coast backing, in a style that really lets us focus on his wonderful tone! The set's one of Carter's most obscure from later years – a 1960 session recorded with Jimmy Rowles on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on ... read more CD
Betty Carter —
Inside Betty Carter ... CD Capitol/United Artists, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best records ever cut by jazz vocalist Betty Carter! Why? Well, because the session's got a tight stripped-down feel – but not as stripped down as some of Carter's mellower records – and it's also one of the first to show her in the straight jazz setting that would become ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Capitol/EMI (Japan), 1956. Used ... $18.99
A real classic in the canon of American postwar jazz – one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by Boston baritone player Serge Chaloff – one of a handful of musicians who really helped move the instrument forward in jazz, and help it take a rightful place next to the expressiveness ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Serge Chaloff —
Blue Serge (with bonus track) ... CD Capitol, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A real classic in the canon of American postwar jazz – one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by Boston baritone player Serge Chaloff – one of a handful of musicians who really helped move the instrument forward in jazz, and help it take a rightful place next to the expressiveness ... read more CD
Also available Blue Serge (Japanese paper sleeve version) ... CD 18.99(Out of print 1998 pressing.)
Serge Chaloff —
Boston Blow-Up! (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few key recordings issued by baritone saxophonist Serge Chaloff before his untimely early death – a tremendous little record that really helped redefine the place of his instrument in jazz! The album is one of a number produced by Stan Kenton for Capitol at the time, but it's far ... read more CD
Serge Chaloff —
Boston Blow-Up! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the few key recordings issued by baritone saxophonist Serge Chaloff before his untimely early death – a tremendous little record that really helped redefine the place of his instrument in jazz! The album is one of a number produced by Stan Kenton for Capitol at the time, but it's far ... read more CD
June Christy —
Ballad Collection ... CD Capitol, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great stuff from one of our favorite singers of all time! June has a way with a ballad that still leaves us breathless – turning simple somber songs into dark tapestries of despair and loss, infused with a boozy maturity that makes the lyrics resonate with a sense of pain that's always ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
June Christy —
Ballads For Night People (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Darkly beautiful work from singer June Christy – a lesser-remembered gem from the end of her years at Capitol Records! The mood here is very much in keeping with the "night people" setting of the title – a lonely space of empty streets, open windows, and late night saloons ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
June Christy —
Misty Miss Christy (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of June's all-time classics – and perhaps her most famous album, next to the sublime Something Cool. The set, like that one, was arranged and conducted by Pete Rugolo – whose icy and modern touches are the perfect foil for June's sad and dark voice. Familiar tunes are completely ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
June Christy —
Something Cool (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
From its booze-soaked title cut, to its haunting selection of lonely ballads like "Midnight Sun" and "Stranger Called The Blues", this is one of the most fantastic vocal jazz albums of all time – and a record that we'd recommend instantly to anyone! June Christy has an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Something Cool (color cover) ... LP 7.99(1991 pressing with tons of bonus tracks!)
June Christy & Stan Kenton —
Duet ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Haunting stuff – and one of June Christy's darkest albums! June's singing here with her old boss, Stan Kenton, at the piano – no other real backing, just the pair of them working together in a session that's uniquely stripped down for the time. June's vocals are frail and tender ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2011 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
June Christy & Stan Kenton —
Duet (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Haunting stuff – and one of June Christy's darkest albums! June's singing here with her old boss, Stan Kenton, at the piano – no other real backing, just the pair of them working together in a session that's uniquely stripped down for the time. June's vocals are frail and tender ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
King Cole Trio/Capitol, 1940s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic work from the west coast scene – including one CD of King Cole Trio material, plus almost a full CD of Charles Brown material for Aladdin, a few more tracks by Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, and another 18 tracks by Floyd Dixon! CD
Nat King Cole —
Best Of The Nat King Cole Trio – The Vocal Classics 1942 to 1946 ... CD Capitol, Mid 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nat King Cole —
Just One Of Those Things (and more) ... CD Capitol, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nat King Cole —
Live At The Circle Room ... CD Capitol, 1947. Used ... Out Of Stock
Rare unrelased recordings by the legendary Nat King Cole Trio! Forget all the soppy pop stuff you've heard a million times – this is the real deal, the kind of stuff that got Nat noticed in the first place, and the type of material that he was playing for LA audiences in the immediate ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Nat King Cole —
Nat King Cole Sings/Capitol, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little session that's one of Nat's last great vocal albums – thanks to some solid jazz backing by George Shearing. Shearing's group here is a super-hip west coast Latin one, with Emil Richards on vibes, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. Most ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Nat King Cole Sings/
Nat King Cole —
Nat King Cole Sings/Capitol, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little session that's one of Nat's last great vocal albums – thanks to some solid jazz backing by George Shearing. Shearing's group here is a super-hip west coast Latin one, with Emil Richards on vibes, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. Most ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Nat King Cole Sings/
Nat King Cole & Pete Rugolo —
Lush Life ... CD Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Miles Davis —
Birth Of The Cool (RVG remaster edition) ... CD Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Legendary early work from trumpeter Miles Davis – late 40s sessions for Capitol Records that are completely different than the bop material he was cutting with Charlie Parker and on his own! Instead, these sides have Miles working with a complex, more arranged style – built up with a ... read more CD
(2001 RVG pressing.)
Miles Davis —
Complete Birth Of The Cool ... CD Capitol, Late 40s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Legendary early work from trumpeter Miles Davis – late 40s sessions for Capitol Records that are completely different than the bop material he was cutting with Charlie Parker and on his own! Instead, these sides have Miles working with a complex, more arranged style – built up with a ... read more CD
(Out of print 1998 pressing, includes slipcase!)
Raul DeSouza —
Sweet Lucy/Capitol/Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A trio of albums from this famous Brazilian trombonist – all of them great! First up is Sweet Lucy – a wonderful album from Raul De Souza, cut during the height of his fame on the California scene! Like Raul's other work for Capitol, this record really sparkles from tight help from ... read more CD
Raul De Souza —
Sweet Lucy ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sweet Lucy, and mighty groovy – a wonderful album from Raul De Souza, cut during the height of his fame on the California scene! Like Raul's other work for Capitol, this record really sparkles from tight help from George Duke – who handles production, and some of the arrangements ... read more CD
Duke Ellington —
Best Of Duke Ellington ... CD Capitol, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early 50s material from Duke Ellington's Capitol Recordings featuring Clark Terry on trumpet, Britt Woodman on trombone, Paul Gonsalves on tenor sax, Billy Strayhorn on celeste, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Butch Ballard on drums. CD
Duke Ellington —
Complete Capitol Recordings Of Duke Ellington (5CD set) ... CD Capitol/Mosaic, Early 50s. Used 5CD ... Out Of Stock
Great Ellington material – including rare tracks and unissued numbers too – a mixture of rare trio recordings and large group work! Some material appeared on the albums Duke Plays Ellington, Premiered By Ellington, Ellington 55, Dance To The Duke, and Ellington Showcase – plus ... read more CD
(CONDITION NOTES: Only includes jewel cases and discs –box and book not included.)
Bobby Hackett —
Complete Capitol Bobby Hackett Solo Sessions (5CD set) ... CD Capitol/Mosaic, 1950s. Used 5CDs ... Out Of Stock
Lots of great material on here – albums that include Soft Lights & Bobby Hackett, In A Mellow Mood, Rendezvous, Don't Take Your Love From Me, Gotham Jazz Scene, At The Embers, Bobby Hackett Quartet, Easy Beat, Blues With A Kick, and the unusual Hawaii Swings! CD
Woody Herman —
Complete Capitol Recordings Of Woody Herman (6CD set) ... CD Capitol/Mosaic, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 6CD ... Out Of Stock
Great material from both the 78rpm and LP generation! Woody Herman is amazing – bridging earlier swing with the worlds of bop and jump blues – way hipper than you might expect, as is his band! CD
Woody Herman —
Keeper Of The Flame – The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The Four Brothers Band ... CD Capitol, 1949. Used ... Out Of Stock
Notable sidemen include Shorty Rogers, Stan Getz, and Terry Gibbs – plus vocals by Marry Anne McCall. CD
Richard Groove Holmes —
Groove ... CD Pacific Jazz/Capitol, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An early cooker from Richard Groove Holmes – and one of the most important Hammond jazz sets to come out of the west coast at the time! At a point when most folks think the east has a lock on the instrument, Groove bursts forth here with a great hard-edged sound – proof that the LA ... read more CD
(1990 pressing.)
Richard Groove Holmes & Gene Ammons —
Groovin' With Jug ... CD Pacific Jazz/Capitol, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Quite an unusual date – both for the players, who are normally more at home on Prestige Records – and for the Pacific Jazz label, who were then a cornerstone of west coast cool jazz! That setting doesn't keep the album from being a killer, though – as Gene Ammons wails away on ... read more CD
Also available Groovin' With Jug ... LP 6.99
Hank Jones —
Porgy & Bess (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Hank Jones takes on Porgy & Bess – with some wonderfully groovy results! The set is one of many version of the Gershwin musical that were timed to come out with the release of the late 50s film – but thanks to some careful handling by Jones, the music is way more than a cash-in ... read more CD
Mickey Katz —
Simcha Time – Mickey Katz Plays Music For Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, & Brisses ... CD Capitol/World Pacific, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jewish entertainer/musician Mickey Katz has been getting a lot of attention recently – whether it be from modern projects to revive his music, like Don Byron's from a few years ago, or from press in places like The Village Voice, dealing with the resurgence in Jewish cultural identity. ... (Comedy, Jazz) read more CD
Stan Kenton —
Ballad Style Of Stan Kenton ... CD Capitol, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Stan's excellent later sides for Capitol – recorded during a flurry of incredible sessions that really pushed the already-great Kenton sound over the top! Here, Stan's working with a host of familiar ballads – but in a way that completely transforms the tunes, and turns them ... read more CD
Capitol/Mosaic, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 4CD ... $43.99
A huge range of recordings with two of the best arrangers who ever worked with Stan Kenton! Includes material from a great variety of records and sessions – a really unique package. CD
(Out of print, hand-numbered limited edition pressing – in nice shape!)
Stan Kenton —
Cuban Fire ... CD Capitol, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Kenton's greatest records, and the one in which he proves his dedication to Latin styles, by serving up a killer batch of Afro-Cuban tracks with an incredibly authentic feel. The great Johnny Richards handled the arrangements, and the tracks are long and drawn out, with plenty of solo space ... read more CD
Stan Kenton —
Kenton In Hi-Fi ... CD Capitol, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Easily the most successful album that Stan Kenton ever recorded – a brilliant reworking of older Kenton band standards, done with the dynamics of the 50s hi fi scene! The album's a much-needed one to any fan of Stan's genius – as the tunes are presented here in recordings that really ... read more CD
Capitol (Japan), 1961. Used ... $9.99
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... read more CD
Also available Kenton's West Side Story ... CD 3.99(2011 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi. Shrink is intact but has a hole in one corner.)
Capitol, 1961. Used ... $3.99
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... read more CD
Also available Kenton's West Side Story ... CD 9.99(1994 pressing, cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Stan Kenton —
New Concepts Of Artistry In Rhythm ... CD Capitol, 1952. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful modernist work from Kenton – one of the first albums to cull his genius together as a whole, filled with the kind of tracks that perfectly sum up his unique approach at the time! If you've ever wondered what makes Kenton so great, this is the album to begin with – as it's ... read more CD
Also available New Concepts Of Artistry In Rhythm (10 inch LP) ... LP 9.99
Capitol, 1953/1954. Used ... $0.99 1.99
Notable sidemen include Zoot Sims, Lee Konitz, Conte Candoli, and Art Pepper – on tracks that include "Baia", "Autumn In New York", "Me Reverie", "April In Paris", "You And The Night And The Music", and "Street Of Dreams". CD
(2001 pressing.)
Capitol, 1959. Used ... $2.99
Late Kenton on Capitol – but great Kenton too! In a way, Stan was almost best when he was working with standards – as on a set like this, he has an incredible way of transforming the sound of familiar numbers into something dark, moody, and modern. It's amazing to hear the way he ... read more CD
(1998 pressing.)
Stan Kenton —
Viva Kenton! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1959/1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Stan the man, grooving in a sweet Latin mode! The paring of Kenton modernism and Latin rhythms might seem an odd combination – but it works beautifully on this session by adding in rich tones and shades of colors to the lively percussion in the set! Kenton's orchestra is augmented by a ... read more CD
King Curtis —
Blow Man Blow – The Capitol Recordings (3CD box set) ... CD Capitol/Bear Family (Germany), Early 60s. Used 3CDs ... Out Of Stock
A very cool package that contains all of the sides the tenor sax giant King Curtis recorded for Capitol Records! The package is wonderful – 3CDs, wrapped up in a nice big box, with a huge booklet that has notes on the work, great photos, and full details of the sessions. King's tenor was ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
Dave Koz —
Saxophonic ... CD Capitol, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features production by Brian McKnight, Jeff Lorber, and Brian Cullbertson. CD
(Out of print.)
Irene Kral —
Band & I ... CD United Artists/Capitol, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sparkling work from singer Irene Kral – and possibly the best album she ever cut! The backings here are by the Herb Pomeroy group – a slightly modern ensemble that still knows how to swing with a good dose of Boston soul – and the overall feel of the album's a lot more forceful ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Capitol, 1962. Used ... $5.99
Peggy's sweet as sugar, but working here with a heck of a lot of spice – thanks to arranger Benny Carter, who brings in a wonderfully jazzy feel to the set! The album's one of Peggy's best from her comeback years at Capitol – and a prime example of the syncopated, slinking mode of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Peggy Lee & George Shearing —
Beauty & The Beat (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A very nice small combo album from Peggy Lee – singing here with live backings by the George Shearing Quintet, in a style that's very different from a lot of her other work for Capitol! The set's got a slight Latin feel, thanks to George's mix of percussion, vibes, piano, and guitar – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Les Paul with Mary Ford —
Best Of The Capitol Masters ... CD Capitol, 1930s/1940s/1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Selections from "The Legend And The Legacy" box set – titles include "Nola", "Tennessee Waltz", "I'm A Fool To Care", "Tiger Rag", "My Baby's Comin Home", and "Bye Bye Blues". 20 tracks total. CD
Art Pepper —
Those Kenton Days ... CD Capitol/Definitive (Spain), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $5.99
Although Art Pepper's early work with the Kenton group is always cited as being revolutionary and groundbreaking, it's always been tough to get a handle on because his tracks as a featured soloist are scattered over many different albums. That problem is solved nicely by this collection – as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
United Artists/Capitol, 1959. Used ... $6.99
A stone cooker – and one of the best versions of Porgy & Bess recorded in a jazz format! It's a slightly-forgotten fact that at the time of the big late 50s film version of Porgy & Bess, there was a bit of trouble with the soundtrack – so the market was flooded with other ... read more CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera —
Capitol Recordings (8CD box set) ... CD Capitol/Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 8CDs ... Out Of Stock
All of Prima's sides for Capitol from the late 50s and early 60s, plus wife and colleague Keely Smith and band leader Sam Butera's solo work from the era in an incredible 8 CD box! We often think of Louis as kinda of a loungey, Vegas cool cat, but what is so awesome about the material you'll find ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print and in great shape!)
Capitol (Japan), 1964. Used ... $11.99 14.99
The last Capitol album from vocalist Sue Raney – and easily the most compelling of the bunch! Sue's in really great form here – shaking off some of the cooler west coast modes of earlier records, and going for a more lively, more fluid style that's sometimes touched with the R&B ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2012 pressing – includes obi!)
Lou Rawls —
Spotlight On Lou Rawls ... CD Capitol, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice compilation of material by Lou from his early jazzy period in the 60's. There's lots of nice straight jazz renditions of material like "Willow Weep For Me", "Nobody But Me", "Rockin' Chair", and "If It's The Last Thing I Do" – and they're all done ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker on booklet cover and stamp on CD.)
Nelson Riddle —
Best of Nelson Riddle ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nelson Riddle —
Hey Let Yourself Go/Capitol/Collectables, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Two of the best Nelson Riddle instrumental albums for Capitol Records – both of them nice and jazzy! Let Yourself Go is totally great – a set that soars out with the fire and energy of some of the best jazz-based big band albums of the 50s – with plenty of room for strong solos ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more CD
Sonny Rollins —
Best Of Sonny Rollins ... CD Blue Note/Capitol, Mid/Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sonny Rollins with Gene Ramey, Max Roach, Donald Byrd, Art Blakey, JJ Johnson, Horace Silver, Wynton Kelly and others. CD
George Shearing —
Black Satin (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
The George Shearing Quintet – with added orchestrations – all in a blend that's got that pillow-soft sound that Shearing did so well back in the 50s! Arrangements are by George and Billy May – the latter of whom is especially subtle here, bringing things in with the best ballad ... read more CD
George Shearing —
On The Sunny Side Of The Strip ... CD Capitol/GNP, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sunny and swinging – an overlooked Capitol Records treasure from George Shearing – and one with a group that really helped set the sound of groovy jazz in the 60s! The players here are all wonderful – Emil Richards on vibes, Toots Thielemans on guitar, and Al McKibbon on bass ... read more CD
(1992 pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
George Shearing Quintet/Capitol, 1957. Used ... $9.99
Wonderful late 50s jazz from the LA scene – not just because singer Dakota Staton is at the best of her youthful prime, but also because the Shearing group on the set is great too! George is working here with one of his best lineups – a group that includes Latin-inflected Al McKibbon ... read more CD
(2003 pressing.)
Capitol, 1973. Used ... $4.99
A completely fresh take on the Charlie Parker aesthetic of the bop generation – updated for the 70s, but in ways that are still pretty classic overall! The group's a large one, but plays with a tightness that goes way past their gimmicky name – thanks to players who include Med Flory ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Supersax —
Plays Bird With Strings ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
The Supersax ensemble takes on the classic concept of Charlie Parker with strings – really sticking true to the groundbreaking spirit of the original experiments, while also bringing things forward a bit with their wonderful multi-horn approach! The group features lead alto from Med Flory, ... read more CD
Also available Plays Bird With Strings ... LP 0.99(Includes obi!)
Supersax —
Salt Peanuts – Supersax Plays Bird Vol 2 ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Supersax – a record with plenty of classic bop elements, despite a very 70s-styled group name and cover! The combo's a large one, and features tight horn formation deftly cutting through a host of bop classics – lots of ensemble passages at the start, then breakout ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Capitol, 1949/1952. Used ... $0.99
Includes four trio tracks – just piano, guitar, and bass – plus plenty of solo material. CD
(CONDITION NOTES: booklet and traycard have water damage. Priced accordingly.)
Capitol, 1949/1952. Used ... $1.99
Solo piano numbers from Art Tatum, plus four trio tracks with guitarist Everett Barksdale and Slam Stewart on bass. CD
Roulette/Capitol, 1960/1963. Used ... $14.99
Incredible work by Randy Weston – light years ahead of his trio material from just a few years before! The album is one of his most progressive from the early years, and features an extended suite dedicated to the newly-won freedoms of the African Nations – with occasional lyrics by ... read more CD
(1990 pressing.)
Pat Williams —
Threshold ... CD Capitol/Soundwings, 1973. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Nice stuff from Pat Williams! Although known for mostly groovy 60s stuff (ala his legendary Verve and soundtrack work), this album features Williams hitting more of a 70s jazz funk groove, with a nice electric edge. The tracks are long, and the solos are played by Tom Scott and Marvin Stamm ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Patrick Williams & his Big Band —
Sinatraland ... CD EMI/Capitol, 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Eddie Daniels, Peter Erskine, Hubert Laws, David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Bill Watrous, and Phil Woods! Tracks include "The Song Is You", "All Or Nothing At All", "You Make Me Feel So Young", "In The Still Of The Night", and "I've Got The World On A ... read more CD
Claude Williamson Trio —
Complete 1954 to 1955 Kenton Presents Sessions (Kenton Presents/Capitol/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1954/1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
The complete Capitol recordings of pianist Claude Williamson – a great west coast talent who flourished most strongly on his mid 50s sessions! Williamson was a key figure in the Lighthouse jazz scene of the time – a player who worked nearly every day of the week, and developed an ... read more CD
Gerald Wilson —
Moment Of Truth ... CD Pacific Jazz/Capitol, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A seminal moment on the west coast scene of the 60s – a record that has the great Gerald Wilson pulling together some of the best elements that were going on at the time, and also pointing the way towards changes to come in the future! The set's not the first effort by Wilson on record, but ... read more CD
Also available Moment Of Truth (180 gram pressing) ... LP 36.99
Capitol, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
The sweet vocals of Nancy join the classic Cannonball quintet for a great set of soul jazz tunes that was one of Capitol's biggest selling jazz sides in the 60s! About half the cuts feature Nancy on vocals – on tunes like "Save Your Love For Me", "Never Will I Marry", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print)
Capitol, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
An album of mixed vocal and instrumental cuts, some with Nancy in the lead, backed by Shearing's combo, others with Shearing's group alone. The vocal tracks are quite nice jazz ones – and include "On Green Dolphin Street", "Born To Be Blue", "All Night Long", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2004 pressing – with lots of bonus tracks!)
Nancy Wilson & George Shearing —
Swingin's Mutual (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album of mixed vocal and instrumental cuts, some with Nancy in the lead, backed by Shearing's combo, others with Shearing's group alone. The vocal tracks are quite nice jazz ones – and include "On Green Dolphin Street", "Born To Be Blue", "All Night Long", ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
Also available Swingin's Mutual (with bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Various —
Jazz To Cool ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1992. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes tracks by Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Shorty Rogers, Buddy DeFranco, and June Christy. 25 tracks total! CD
(Includes obi!)
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