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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Lou Rawls —
Black & Blue ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Quite possibly the first truly great Lou Rawls album for Capitol – an all-out swinging jazz session done with arrangements by Onzy Matthews, in a mode that firmly helped put the Lou Rawls sound on the map! The tracks are mostly older numbers from a long lineage of blues and R&B – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, some wear and aging, splitting in the spine and bottom seam, and a light stained spot in back.)
Dave Lambert/EmArcy, 1954. Very Good ... $24.99
One of the few albums to ever feature the pre-Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross talents of Dave Lambert on vocals – caught here in duets with Buddy Stewart, in a sweet vocalese mode! Backing is by a hip lineup that includes Charlie Ventura on tenor, Red Rodney on trumpet, Tony Aless on piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Madeleine Peyroux —
Half The Perfect World (Original Master Recording) ... LP Mobile Fidelity/Rounder, 2006. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $199.99
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(Limited edition #01754. Includes the insert. Cover is lightly bumped at the bottom left corner.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
It's Your World ... LP Arista, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A standout set from Gil Scott-Heron – and that's saying a lot, given the strength of his other 70s work! This album's a double-length live set – one that has Gil taking on the familiar format of the 70s, and using it to really push the boundaries of his own music too! Most tracks are ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a nice copy.)
Bessie Smith —
Bessie Smith Story Vol 2 – Blues To Barrelhouse ... LP Columbia, 1920s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Nina Simone —
At The Village Gate ... LP Colpix, 1961. Very Good ... $13.99
An album recorded relatively early in the career of singer Nina Simone – but a set that already shows the very unique approach that would make her a legend by the time the 60s moved on! Even the very first tune is a stunner – a haunting reworking of the favorite "Just In Time" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing on Ghent. Vinyl plays with a light click on the first track. Cover is nice!)
Lucy Reed —
Singing Reed ... LP Fantasy, 1957. Very Good ... $34.99
One of the few recordings ever made by this obscure Chicago singer – with a few tracks that feature Bill Evans on piano! Titles include "Out Of This World", "My Time Of Day", "Lazy Afternoon", "It's All Right With Me", and "Because We're Kids" ... LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
Etta Jones —
Don't Go To Strangers ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Could anyone ever utter a sexier line than "Don't go to strangers, come to me?" We think not, and it's material like that that makes the album a real killer from Etta Jones – one of her best from the 60s, cut when she was really developing her skills as a vocalist, but still had ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Vinyl has oxidation on side 2. Cover is nice.)
Peggy Lee —
Black Coffee With Peggy Lee ... LP Decca, 1953. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Wonderfully spare early jazz sides by Peggy, and the kind of material that's not easy to find amidst the bulk of her pop-oriented work. The album's a moving set of ballads and torchy numbers, recorded in small-combo fashion, in a style that's similar to some of Chris Connor's later Bethlehem work. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s mono UK pressing on Jasmine.)
Carmen McRae —
By Special Request ... LP Decca, 1955. Very Good ... $9.99
A cool session for Decca that has Carmen McRae's vocals flowing out wonderfully amidst some very haunting backings! The sound here is a bit unusual – given that the groups are headed by accordion Mat Mathews and pianist Dick Katz – both of whom have a good ear for unusual phrasing, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, and a split bottom seam held with yellowed clear tape.)
Billy Eckstine —
Modern Sound Of Mr B ... LP Mercury, 1964. Very Good ... $2.99
Well, we don't know if Mr B could ever be considered "modern", but this is a pretty groovy batch of 60s pop tunes – like "Mister Kicks", "People", "Wanted", "Wives & Lovers", and "A Beautiful Friendship" – all done to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono gold label Broadcast Only promo with deep groove. Cover has light wear, bumped corners, and a promo ink stamp in back.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan (Everest) ... LP Everest, Mid/Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A collection of recordings from the mid to late 40s, with accompaniment by Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Teddy Wilson, Billy Taylor, Don Byas, JC Heard, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s orange label simulated stereo pressing.)
Marian McPartland & Teddi King —
Marian Remembers Teddi ... LP Halcyon, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Spoon So Easy – The Chess Years ... LP Chess/MCA, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Early 90s issue. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Nellie Lutcher —
My New Papa's Got To Have Everything ... LP Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light aging, some tiny sticker remnants, and some edge wear.)
Irene Kral —
Gentle Rain ... LP Choice, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Gentle Rain, and a very gentle sound from Irene Kral – a wonderfully intimate album that has the vocalist working with only the piano of Alan Broadbent for accompaniment! Kral's always a pretty expressive singer, but she sounds especially so here – really getting a lot of space to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear.)
Louis Jordan —
Louis Jordan Greatest Hits 1941 to 1947 ... LP Decca/MCA, 1940s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Frances Faye —
Bad, Bad Frances Faye ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Frances Faye's best sessions – thanks to sharp 50s arrangements from Russ Garcia! Titles include "Love For Sale", "He's Funny That Way", "Toreador", "I've Got You Under My Skin", and "Somebody Loves Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Della Reese —
Della Della Cha Cha Cha ... LP RCA, 1960. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Della Reese gets a Latin twist – and result is one of her grooviest albums from the early days! Backings are arranged by OB Masingill, who does a good job of mixing RCA Latin modes with the soulful settings used on Della's straighter jazz records – balancing things out nicely so that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove, 1s stampers. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong —
Porgy & Bess (2LP version) ... LP Verve, 1957. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the hippest takes ever on the Porgy & Bess score – done in duet format by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, in a fuller spirit than their other albums for Verve! Like many late 50s albums of Gershwin's score, this one was issued in advance of the film with Sidney Poitier – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Porgy & Bess ... CD 3.99(Mono Verve Records Inc pressing with deep groove. Includes intact booklet. Side 2 has some light heat and plays with surface noise. Cover has edge wear, half split top seams.)
Dakota Staton —
Late Late Show ... LP Capitol, Late 50s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A Capitol classic from Dakota Staton – and the record that made her a real leading lady at the label in the years before Nancy Wilson's rise! The set's got a wonderfully laidback feel that's in keeping with the title, yet it also swings nicely too – kind of a new level of soul in jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has a half split top seam, center split on spine, but looks nice overall.)
Billie Holiday —
Solitude ... LP Verve, 1952. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Classic Billie Holiday for Verve – sad, blue-tinged, and recorded with great small combo backing – in a mode that really updates the sound of her initial recordings while still keeping the best elements intact! Players include Oscar Peterson, Alvin Stoller, Barney Kessell, and Ray ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later stereo MGM pressing. Vinyl plays with a short click on the first 2 tracks on side 2. Cover has light wear, cut corner.)
Louis Prima —
Wildest! ... LP Capitol, 1956. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of Louie's greatest albums ever – a hard-swingin batch of vocal group tunes, with all the sound that made him famous! The album was cut at the height of Louie's career back in the 50s – with vocals by Keely Smith on 2 tracks, and backing by the tight combo of Sam Butera and The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams with wide clear tape repair.)
Joe Williams —
Joe Williams At Newport 63 ... LP RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A killer album that's one of Joe's best! Unlike some of his other albums as a vocalist, in which the arrangements are a bit too cluttered to swing, this nice relaxed live set has Joe hitting a very soulful groove, and stepping out nicely on cuts like "Gravy Waltz", "Come Back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, promo stamps, and rounded corners.)
Dave Brubeck & Jimmy Rushing —
Brubeck & Rushing ... LP Columbia, 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the coolest collaborations of Dave Brubeck's years at Columbia Records – and one of the greatest jazz sessions from vocalist Jimmy Rushing too! On paper, the modernist Brubeck and Kansas City roots singer Rushing would seem to be a very unlikely pair – but by this time in his ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Brubeck & Rushing (with bonus track) ... CD 7.99(Blue label stereo CSP Collectors Series pressing.)
Dave Pell's Prez Conference with Joe Williams —
Prez & Joe – In Celebration Of Lester Young ... LP GNP, 1979. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Sarah Vaughan —
After Hours (Roulette) ... LP Roulette, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Sarah Vaughan may be known for an earlier recording of After Hours for the Columbia label in the 50s – but on this early 60s set for Roulette, the title really fits her style – and is perfect for the mature, melancholy way that Vaughan has of putting over a tune! Sarah always had a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo Emus pressing with plain text logo.)
Strata East/Culture Factory, 1974. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $29.99
A tremendous record from one of the hippest soul singers ever – and an album that has Gil Scott-Heron really pushing forward after his initial classics for the Flying Dutchman label! There's less spoken material here and more sung passages – as Gil's really discovering his confidence ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Morgana King —
New Beginnings ... LP Paramount, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A completely hip little record from Morgana King – one that takes her amazing voice, and sets it amidst some expansive arrangements that push past jazz to include some trippier 70s styles! The whole session's got a nice mix of the mellow and baroque – with a subtle funky undercurrent ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Mabel Mercer —
Merely Marvelous ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Singers Unlimited —
A Capella 1 ... LP MPS, Early 1970s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
Heavenly work by one of the greatest vocal jazz combos ever! The Singers Unlimited cut many mighty albums for MPS with arrangements by some of the label's best bandleaders – but this one features them all alone, with only their voices to hold them up, which they do wonderfully, thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese promo pressing in a gatefold cover. Includes the insert. Vinyl has some worn grooves on "Fool On The Hill". Cover is bent at the bottom left corner.)
Lizz Wright —
Shadow (tan vinyl pressing) ... LP Lightyear, 2024. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Lizz Wright continues to grow and grow with each new release – with a style that's maybe more globalist than just the jazz and soul vocal modes that first informed her music – this really expressive mode that's moved into territory that's all Lizz's own – and which takes all these ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nina Simone —
Nuff Said ... LP RCA, 1968. Sealed ... $69.99
A great little album from Nina – mostly recorded live at the Westbury Music Fair, with a hip mix of jazz, soul, and folk that's stretched out in a slightly informal setting that always brings out the best of Nina's vocals. Titles include "The Backlash Blues", "Please Read ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage stereo pressing, still sealed with some faint yellowed tape remnants at the top.)
Louis Prima —
Prima Show In The Casbar ... LP Prima Magnagroove, 1963. Near Mint- ... $19.99
An unusual chapter in the career of Louis Prima – a post-Keely show, with vocals by Gia Maione! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing, in fantastic shape!)
Mel Torme —
I Dig The Duke – I Dig The Count ... LP Verve, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An overlooked gem from Mel Torme's years at Verve – an album dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, set to some very upbeat, jazzy backings from Johnny Mandel! The album's quite swinging at points – and given the choice of material, Mel really breaks from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Marianne Faithfull —
Faithfull Forever (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP London/Craft, Mid 1960s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The wonderful voice of Marianne Faithfull in all its 60s glory – set up here with sublime arrangements from Mike Leander, in a style that's unlike just about anything else we can think of! Marianne's got a bit of a trill – as you might hear in female folk singers of the decade – ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Features new remastering and sleeve notes!)
Dusty Springfield —
Where Am I Going ... LP Philips (UK), 1967. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of the greatest of all Dusty Springfield albums – a gem of a record that mixes British pop, soul, and some very groovy orchestrations! The whole session has that kind of soaring, soulful bounce that Dusty had on her best records – but which was possibly never done nearly as well as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese Mercury Free Soul reissue.)
Les McCann —
Les McCann Sings ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1961. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
An early vocal set from Les McCann – quite unusual, and pretty darn soulful as well! The album's done in a mode that foreshadows Les' move to soul during the 70s, and features him singing to some hip arrangements by Gerald Wilson – in a soulful, jazzy style that was common for LA of ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2020 EU reissue on Honey Pie.)
Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon —
In Perfect Harmony – The Lost Album (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Jazz Detective, 1972. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Two of the coolest trumpeters from the LA scene of the 50s – reunited here in a never-issued album from the start of the 70s! At the time of the set, Jack Sheldon was the real star of the date – big on TV, and a very confident, cool player – as well as a singer with a wonderfully ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered pressing!)
Lee Wiley —
Lee Wiley Sings George Gershin & Cole Porter ... LP Monmouth Evergreen, 1939/1940. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Lee Wiley —
Early Recordings 1931 to 1937 ... LP Philomel, 1930s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Jimmy Witherspoon At Monterey (Jimmy Witherspoon At The Monterey Jazz Festival) ... LP Hi Fi, 1959. Very Good ... $2.99
Arguably one of the greatest albums ever cut by Jimmy Witherspoon – recorded live at an early Monterey Jazz Festival, and done in a style that shows the strong link between jazz and blues in Jimmy's work! The group on the set includes Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, Coleman Hawkins, and Woody ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original silver label pressing. Cover has some wear and ink promo stamps. Labels also have ink promo stamps.)
June Christy & The Koala All Star Orchestra —
Willow Weep For Me ... LP Koala, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Louis Prima —
Strictly Prima ... LP Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George & Ira Gershwin Songbook – Vol 3 ... LP Verve, 1959. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
Sweet arrangements by Nelson Riddle! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Inner gatefold has light staining and wear along the bottom. The back cover has aging. Front looks nice!)
Mark Murphy —
Playing The Field ... LP Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the best early albums by vocalist Mark Murphy – cut to arrangements by Bill Holman on side one, a set of big band numbers, and to smaller piano trio backing on side two, which features mellower stuff. Murphy's really developing his voice at this point, and is starting to get some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, clear tape along the bottom seam, a bit of pen and some flaking on the spine.)
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Tells It Like It Is ... LP Columbia, 1963. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A great early album by Oscar – one that focuses on his own compositions, and a few other hip tunes written by other jazz players, with new vocals added by Oscar! These kind of tracks are the stuff that made him a legend instantly – strongly voiced vocal tunes, handled with a flair that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with white text. Cover has light wear and aging, a cutout hole and a lightly bumped corner.)
Blossom Dearie —
Needlepoint Magic – Blossom Dearie Vol V ... LP Daffodil, 1979. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A live little set from Blossom Dearie – one recorded in Reno at the end of the 70s, with mostly Blossom on piano and vocals, plus a bit of bass from Bill Takas and some guest duet vocals from Bob Dorough! The album really captures the charm and grace of Blossom in her later live years – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear.)
Eddie Jefferson/Prestige, 1952/1953. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An essential album for fans of early vocalese – and a record that brings together 3 of the greatest talents of the genre! The sides were pulled from early Prestige singles by the artists – and Eddie Jefferson's represented on 4 great numbers with backing by a group that includes Seldon ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing.)
Billie Holiday —
Lady In Satin ... LP Columbia, 1958. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Billie's last recordings, and an incredibly striking batch of songs arranged by Ray Ellis with a sad, fragile ege that's perfect for the style of her later work. Billie's voice is faltering, but in a way that only makes the songs sound more personal and more compelling – and although ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear.)
Jackie & Roy —
Wilder Alias ... LP CTI, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
Jackie & Roy are definitely getting bit wilder here – hitting an electric early 70s CTI mode, and really growing a lot in the process! The session has the vocal pair working with CTI players who include Hubert Laws on flute, Joe Farrell on saxes, Roy Pennington on vibes, and Steve Gadd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Wilder Alias ... CD 14.99(Cover has light wear.)
Claude Nougaro —
Best Of Claude Nougaro ... LP Universal (France), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
Totally great work from one of the grooviest singers of the 60s and 70s – and on our shores, one of the most overlooked as well! Claude Nougaro has a style that's rooted in jazz, but picks up on influences from Brazilian music and other styles – with a real knack for setting fresh ... (French, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Margaret Whiting —
Goin' Places ... LP Dot, 1957. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Accompanied by Pete King, Johnny Mandel, Skip Martin, Marty Paich, and Pete Rugolo. LP, Vinyl record album
(UK Jasmine pressing.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Jimmy Witherspoon ... LP Crown, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
Fantastic material from Jimmy Witherspoon – that sublime mix of blues and jazz that really set him apart from the rest! Titles include "Failing By Degrees", "Big Fine Girl", "Have A Ball", "Fickle Woman", "Sweet Lovin Baby", and "Ain't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black and silver Crown label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some light wear and a split top seam.)
Peddlers —
Fantastic Peddlers ... LP Fontana (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
Early work from The Peddlers – the unique British trio who went onto cut some incredible break tracks in their day! This set's got the group more in the "beat" mode of things – still nicely syncopated, and working with the mix of guitar and organ that makes their tunes so ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing, in a flipback cover.)
Jack Teagarden —
Tribute To Teagarden ... LP Capitol, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Bob Dorough —
Yardbird Suite (aka Devil May Care) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A mid 70s repackaging of one of the best vocal jazz albums that Bethlehem ever produced, and a landmark recording in the vocalese tradition! The first record ever from a young Bob Dorough – and easily one of his most swinging sessions! The style here is a bit straighter jazz than on some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear & a promo stamp.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy Gillespie & The Double Six Of Paris ... LP Philips, 1963. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A rare 60s meeting of groovy talents from both sides of the Atlantic – and a record that matches the trumpet of Dizzy Gillespie with the hiply swinging vocals of The Double Six Of Paris! The group were a wonderfully groovy precursor to the Swingle Singers – and sung in a scatting ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dizzy Gillespie & The Double Six Of Paris (Japanese pressing) ... CD 21.99(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has edge wear, spot of clear tape, aging, notes in pencil on the back.)
Chris Connor —
Finest Of Chris Connor ... LP Bethlehem, Late 50s. Very Good 2LP ... $2.99
A tasty little 2LP set – one that collects the excellent late 50s vocal work cut for the Bethlehem label by Chris Connor! At the time, Chris had a sound that she virtually invented – icy vocals backed by small combo jazz, in a very spare and subtle setting – and the sound was, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Mel Torme —
Sunday In New York & Other Songs About New York ... LP Atlantic, 1963. Very Good ... $7.99
One of our favorite-ever albums from Mel Torme – a set that sparkles with the same smooth swing as his best late 50s dates for Bethlehem records! Like those sets, this one features Torme's voice really taking off over some tight jazzy charts – arranged by Johnny Williams, Shorty Rogers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has a good deal of aging, light ring wear, and a spill stain down the back cover.)
Jimmy Rushing —
You & Me That Used To Be ... LP RCA, 1971. Near Mint- ... $2.99
With small combo backing from Zoot Sims and Al Cohn on tenor, plus Budd Johnson on tenor and soprano sax, Ray Nance on cornet, and Dave Frishberg on piano! Titles include "Fine And Mellow", "I Surrender Dear", "Linger Awhile", "My Last Affair", "More ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Dwight Fiske —
Sophisticated Songs And Patter By Dwight Fiske (10 inch album) ... LP Gala, Late 1950s. Very Good- ... $3.99
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(Vinyl plays with surface noise. Cover has light surface wear & aging, clear tape on the top & bottom seams.)
Dwight Fiske —
Songs His Mother Never Taught Him (10 inch album) ... LP Jubilee, 1955. Very Good- ... $3.99
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(Vinyl plays with some surface noise. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Billie Holiday —
This Is My Last Affair ... LP Philips (UK), 1930s/1940s. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Early 60s issue, in a flip-back cover – with light wear, some aging, and small seam splits held by clear tape.)
Lorez Alexandria —
Alexandria The Great ... LP Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
A beautiful album from Lorez Alexanderia – one of her two excellent sessions for Impulse! The record was cut after Lorez recorded some great sides for the Argo label – and it works off the strength of those sides, taking her unique vocal approach, forged in R&B, but smoothed by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s MCA pressing in a barcode cover, with light surface wear, a cutout notch, and rounded corners.)
Bobby Short —
Bobby Short ... LP Atlantic, 1956. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Original black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, aging, and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Billie Holiday —
Billie Holiday Vol 3 (10-inch) ... LP Jolly Roger, 1954. Very Good- ... $29.99
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(Cover has some surface wear & aging, name in pen on the back.)
Sarah Vaughan/Roulette/Columbia (Japan), 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
A collection of immortal standards performed by Vaughan, Washington, and Bailey with titles that include "Perdido", "Fly Me To The Moon", "Stormy Weather", "Summertime", "Moonglow", "Stella By Starlight", and more. Cover features a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a textured booklet cover, with obi. Obi is slightly crinkled.)
Billie Holiday —
Lady ... LP Verve, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $1.99
Later work from Billie Holiday – all recorded for Verve with some hip group backing! LP, Vinyl record album
(The bottom half of the cover has waviness and light staining, cutout hole, some wear along the opening.)
Ray Charles —
Great Hits Of Ray Charles – Recorded On 8 Track Stereo ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Sealed ... $39.99
A 60s remastering of early Ray Charles gems for Atlantic Records – titles that include "Carrying That Load", "Tell Me How Do You Feel", "I'm Movin On", "You Be My Baby", "Early In The Mornin", "I Believe To My Soul", and "I Had ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s pressing! Shrink on back has been opened in one spot – with a small stamp, and a note of the original purchase date – 7/26/1966.)
Abbe Lane with Tito Puente —
Be Mine Tonight ... LP RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Classic 50s work from vocalist Abbe Lane – and a record that's made all the better by some great arrangements from Tito Puente! Abbe's getting past the sexy tricks of other records here – and singing in a dusky tone that works perfect with Tito's tight, choppy, and highly percussive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gorgeous Japanese pressing, with insert and printed inner sleeve.)
Atlantic, 1958. Very Good ... $14.99
Yes indeed – a mighty early classic from the great Ray Charles – one of his first full length albums, and a set that brings together the searing sort of work he was doing for Atlantic Records in the 50s! Ray's completely confident and at the top of his game here – and a lot more ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has some waviness, wear, & light staining along the opening- but mostly on the back. Light wear & aging overall.)
Era, 1962. Very Good- ... $11.99
Groundbreaking work from Ketty Lester – a really important singer who equally skirted the worlds of jazz and soul! Ketty's got a great sophisti-soul style on the set – working with arrangements by Lincoln Mayorga, and coming off with a sound that would clearly go onto inspire Nancy ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover has splitting on all seams, edge wear, some surface wear & aging.)
RCA, 1966. Sealed ... $13.99
A mid 60s gem from Brook Benton, produced by Clyde Otis, done in wonderful, more stripped down style than some of his other efforts of the time. Titles include "My Darling My Darling", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Moon River", "The Second Time Around", and ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s stereo pressing!)
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good- ... $8.99
Mose Allison creates a very swinging machine for this classic Atlantic Records set – by adding in a few horns to his usual trio, and making for a groove that's even jazzier overall! Mose's vocals are wonderful, as always – extremely witty, with that great balance of New Orleans roots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has some wear & aging.)
CTW, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
With Helen Reddy, Johnny Cash, Pointer Sisters, Judy Collins, Madeline Kahn, Ray Charles, Lena Horne, and Jose Feliciano. (Children's, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Verve, 1957. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Two of the biggest singers who ever worked for Verve Records – captured perfectly at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1957! Ella Fitzgerald steps out with a strong, lively groove on the first half of the set – swinging things with a looser, more upbeat quality than on some of her mellower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono French Polydor pressing. Cover has spotty aging and some light stains in back.)
Decca, 1950. Very Good ... $3.99
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(Cover has light wear, tiny peel from sticker removal.)
Motown, 1973. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A surprisingly charming album from Scatman Crothers – recorded during his big comeback stretch in the 70s! Although Scatman's role during this time was often reduced to being the colorful old guy in an assortment of comedies and action films, he'd actually had quite a bit of experience as a ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the top edge.)
Savoy, Late 1950s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Reprise, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $7.99
One of the most fully-realized concept albums ever recorded by Frank Sinatra – a set of all original material put together for Sinatra by Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes – two younger talents who really come up with some great songs for the sessions! Gaudio had already been working some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange and tan label pressing. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track, but the rest is NM- Textured cover has a faint stain at the bottom, but is nice overall.)
Verve, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Accompanied by Norman Simmons on piano, Henry Johnson on guitar, Bob Badgley on bass, and Gerryck King on drums, with guests Supersax and Marlena Shaw. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Time, 1962. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A wonderful set by Carmen McRae – captured at San Francisco's Sugar Hill in 1962 – backed by a tight trio! Carmen is in sweet form here, very loose and and wise, and the group knows just how to fill out the sound. She scats loosely on the opening "Sunday", nearly hits a weep ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo Series 2000 pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear & aging.)
Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A really unique little record from Jackie & Roy – one that has them singing a super-fresh batch of tunes from budding songwriters Andre and Dory (nee Langdon) Previn! The tunes are all really great – the kind of playful material that seems to bring out the best in Jackie & Roy, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Promo ink stamp on the back cover. A nice copy.)
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Ring A Ding Ding ... LP Reprise, 1961. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Frank's first album for his own label – Reprise catalog number 1001, a number that must have made Sinatra proud! The album's got a really swinging feel that befits the title, and which follows in the best Capitol work by Nelson Riddle. Things are very jazzy and upbeat, thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ring A Ding Ding (with bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99(Orange and tan label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Riverside, 1961. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the best albums from singer Teri Thornton – a jazz vocalist who was really starting to come into her own at the beginning of the 60s, and shines here in a way that's different from some of her bigger label sets! Backings are by Norman Simmons – a pianist we love on his own, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some edge wear, minimal surface wear.)
Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a spot of surface wear in the upper corner, but is nice otherwise.)
Verve, 1955. Near Mint- ... $39.99
About as classic as you can get for Billie Holiday on Verve – a wonderfully intimate small group session, recorded with top-shelf players and a smokey torchy mood! Billie's in her later years by the time of the set, but somehow singing with even more emotion and life – working with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s mono Japanese pressing – MV 2595 – with obi and insert.)
One Up/EMI (UK), Mid 1950s-Mid 1960s. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
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(70s issue.)
Hi Fi, 1959. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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(80s Spanish Fresh Sound reissue.)
Mercury, 1958. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A really great collection of tracks – with great players throughout! The set features three titles that have Dinah Washington singing with a hip group that includes Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Melba Liston on trombone, Harold Ousley on tenor, Sahib Shihab on baritone, Wynton Kelly on piano, ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a thin strip of adhesive residue on the opening.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A wonderfully groovy album from Nancy Wilson – filled with hip jazzy touches and lots of bouncy soul – in that sweet blend that was a perfect fit for the style of late 60s Capitol Records! Nancy really steps out from some of her more staid modes here – swinging a groove with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some waviness from moisture.)
Capitol, 1963. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Nancy Wilson sings lots of familiar tunes and is accompanied by Gerald Wilson and his big band orchestra. Tracks include "The Song Is You", "Satin Doll", "Bewitched", "Suffering With The Blues", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "The Best Is Yet To ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A great album on Mercury – one with a gentle groove, but at a level that really lets Sarah Vaughan expand to the full subtle power of her voice! Titles include "It Happened Again", "You Ought To Have A Wife", "Never", "Edge Of The Sea", "C'Est La ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
ABC, 1965. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Mono pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and aging.)
Contemporary, 1959. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Helen Humes gets great small combo backing – from players who include Benny Carter on trumpet, Frank Rosolino on trombone, Teddy Edwards on tenor, Andre Previn on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and either Shelly Manne or Mel Lewis on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing. Cover has some light ring & edge wear.)
Inner City, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
A very laidback little album from Teddi King – a set that mostly features Teddi singing with only piano accompaniment from Dave McKenna, and which also features a few solo tracks by Dave as well! Teddi's voice has changed a bit since the 50s – but in a good way, with a bit more human ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Audiophile, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Cover has some light wear.)
Columbia, 1958. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A bittersweet set of vocals from Polly Bergen – recorded with a sound that really fits her sad-eyed look on the cover! Although Bergen's voice is sometimes confident and full, it's nicely restrained here – often somewhat dark-toned and moody – in ways that remind us of Morgana ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has half split top & bottom seams, light wear & aging, tiny peel in the upper corner.)
