Four late 60s gems from Perry Como – all records that really have him pushing beyond his pop style of the 50s! First up is Lightly Latin – one of the most sublime albums we've ever heard from Perry Como – a set that definitely takes its Latin lightly, and instead really goes for ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A large version of the Company concept – and one that continues all the experiments of their recorded legacy in a really great way! As with the others, guitarist Derek Bailey is at the core here – working sonic magic on both acoustic and electric guitar – in a lineup that also ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Company —
Once ... CD Incus (UK), 1987. Used ...
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Performances from a shifting lineup that includes Lee Konitz on alto, Richard Tietelbaum on keyboards, Barre Phillips on bass, Derek Bailey on guitar, Steve Noble on percussion, and Tristan Honsinger on cello. (Jazz) CD
Company (Evan Parker, Derek Bailey & others) —
Company 6 & 7 ... CD Incus (UK), 1978. Used ...
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Lol Coxhill on soprano saxophone, Anthony Braxton on soprano and alto saxophone, flute, and clarinet, Evan Parker on soprano and tenor saxophone, Leo Smith on trumpet and flute, Derek Bailey on guitar, Tristan Honsinger on cello, Maarten van Regteren Altena on bass, and Han Bennink on drums, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A cracklingly sharp bit of 80s pop from Company B – a trio of female singers who get some great help throughout from legendary Miami club producer Ish – an artist you might know for his famous contributions to Foxy, Oxo, and a range of other earlier projects! Ish has definitely updated ... (Soul) read moreCD
Compost —
Compost ... CD Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1972. New Copy ...
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Rare funky fusion from Compost! This excellent session by the short-lived group is also definitely up there on the list of stellar fusiony sets that have been too long overlooked. Many of the tracks have a nice hard angular sound to them, with a fusion break sound similar to some of the European ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Compost —
Life Is Round ... CD Columbia/Wounded Bird, 1973. New Copy ...
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A classic set of spiritual fusion from this short-lived allstar group Compost – featuring Harold Vick, Bob Moses, Jumma Santos, and Jack DeJohnette! Vick's at his moody soulful best here, in a mode that's similar to his Strata East work – and the record also features occasional vocals ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A legendary group who never fully got their due – and maybe one of the creepier acts on the British scene at the start of the 70s! The cover art probably gives things away – but the sound of the record is even more haunting – with some acoustic elements that echo the acid folk ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A record that bristles with all the best energy of the London scene in recent years – as Confucius MC provides lyrics over a mix of jazzy elements cooked up by Kwake Bass – not straight jazz at all, but music that mixes drums, piano, bass, and reeds in a mighty nice blend that echoes ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overstuffed collection of greatness from Con Funk Shun – key tracks from the group's mighty run on Mercury Records – where they took a homegrown funk style, and sharpened it to a razor-sharp point! The tunes here are a mix of bassy bottom groovers and some of the group's mellower ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print, some light notes in pen inside booklet.)
A super-funky set – two vintage albums from Con Funk Shun – back to back on a single CD! The self-titled Con Funk Shun album is quite different than their later, better known hits! The group sure knew how to slap that bass, even back on this first album for Mercury – but then ... (Soul) read moreCD
2 tracks off their Secrets album that really helped put them over, with a slick commercial funk sound on the a-side filled with pop bass and cascading horn lines, and some nice jazzy touches on the instrumental b-sidewith a bit of a Dexter Wansel-ish vibe. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Con Funk Shun —
Loveshine ... CD Mercury/PTG (Netherlands), 1978. New Copy ...
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Funky genius from Con Funk Shun – working here under the production helm of Skip Scarborough, who seems to give them an even sharper edge than usual! The album's filled with those tightly compressed rhythms that Skip was so great in producing back in the 70s – grooves that seem to make ... (Soul) read moreCD
Con Funk Shun —
Loveshine ... LP Mercury, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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Funky genius from Con Funk Shun – working here under the production helm of Skip Scarborough, who seems to give them an even sharper edge than usual! The album's filled with those tightly compressed rhythms that Skip was so great in producing back in the 70s – grooves that seem to make ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Con Funk Shun —
Secrets ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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A great early album from Con Funk Shun – a mix of funkier tunes and some excellent smooth modern ones in step with the mellower work by Cameo or Maze – done with more soaringly emotional sounds that moves beyond their peers! A love for earlier 70s styles might be what pushes Secrets ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A stellar bit of boogie from Con Funk Shun – produced to perfection by Skip Scarborough, and done in a style that has lots of jazzy elements! The album was recorded well into the group's time on the Mercury label, but it's a real standout from the rest – thanks to an extremely well-writ ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric insert. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Snapping grooves and a sweet clubby sound from Con Funk Shun – one of the best ensemble funk groups to make the transition from late 70s styles to the key years of 80s groove! The bass is tight, the keyboards are electric, and the rhythms are great – never forced or stiff, and always ... (Soul) read moreCD
Con Funk Shun —
Touch ... LP Mercury, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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A killer from Con Funk Shun – one of the few mainstream funk groups who actually managed to sound better and better with each new record – and on this set, they really seem to come into their own! The group's sound was always suited better to a smoother groove than a rougher one – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A trio of early 80s efforts from Con Funk Shun in a 2CD set – with bonus tracks! Touch is a killer from the group – one of the few mainstream funk groups who actually managed to sound better and better with each new record – and on this set, they really seem to come into their ... (Soul) read moreCD
Features Dan Barrett on trombone, Ed Bickert on guitar, Scott Hamilton on tenor sax, Red Holloway on alto sax, Dave McKenna on piano, Jimmie Smith on drums, Warren Vache on cornet, Steve Wallace on bass, and Ernestine Anderson on vocals. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Features material from the albums Jam Session Coast To Coast, Jammin At Condons, Bixieland, Condon's Treasury Of Jazz, Louis Armstrong & Eddie Condon At Newport, The Roaring Twenties, Midnight In Moscow, Chicago My Home Town, Dixieland Jam, and compilation tracks too! (Jazz) CD
With Gene Schroeder on piano, Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Herb Hall on clarinet, Leonard Gaskin on bass, and George Wettling on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Sidney Bechet, Earl Hines, Ed Hall, Cliff Jackson, James P Johnson, Gene Krupa, Hot Lips Page, Pee Wee Russell, Willie Smith, Jess Stacy, and George Wettling. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With Buck Clayton on trumpet, Vic Dickenson on trombone, Bud Freeman on tenor, Pee Wee Russell on clarinet, Dick Cary on piano and alto, Jack Lesberg on bass, Cliff Leeman on drums, and Jimmy Rushing on vocals. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Nice jam session work from Eddie Condon's own club – featuring Eddie on guitar, plus Wild Bill Davidson on cornet, Billy Butterfield on trumpet, Lou McGariity and Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Dick Cary on alto horn, Edmond Hall on clarinet, and Bud Freeman on tenor. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Features Wild Bill Davison on cornet, Eddie Condon on guitar, Cutty Cutshall on trombone, Edmond Hall on clarinet, Gene Schroeder on piano, Bob Casey on bass, Cliff Leeman on drums, and Buzzy Drootin on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
An unusual session of trad jazz for the mostly-west coast World Pacific label – one that features guitarist Eddie Condon at the host of an all-star group that includes Rex Stewart on cornet, Bud Freeman on tenor sax, Herb Hall on clarinet, and Cutty Cutshall on trombone. The sound's in a ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Sidney Bechet, Muggsy Spanier, Tommy Dorsey, Earl Hines, Sid Weiss, Wild Bill Davison, Pee Wee Russell, and Woody Herman – plus vocals from Lee Wiley. 34 tracks on two CD's. (Jazz) CD
With sidemen that include Bobby Hackett, Pee Wee Russell, Bud Freeman, George Brunis, Jess Stacy, Artie Shapiro, and George Wettling. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue, still sealed with a cutout notch.)
Live radio broadcasts from Eddie Condon's club in Greenwich Village. Shifting lineup includes Wild Bill Davison on cornet, Cutty Cutshall on trombone, and Ed Hall on clarinet. (Jazz) CD
A classic slice of Jamaican roots – and an essential record from the godlike hands of Lee Perry! The set was produced by Perry at Black Ark – and instantly became the stuff of legend, even though the initial version of the album got very limited exposure – which has led to years ... (Reggae) read moreCD
A classic slice of Jamaican roots – and an essential record from the godlike hands of Lee Perry! The set was produced by Perry at Black Ark – and instantly became the stuff of legend, even though the initial version of the album got very limited exposure – which has led to years ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic slice of Jamaican roots – and an essential record from the godlike hands of Lee Perry! The set was produced by Perry at Black Ark – and instantly became the stuff of legend, even though the initial version of the album got very limited exposure – which has led to years ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Black & white label US VP pressing, with correct spelling on labels.)
Congregacion —
Viene ... CD Lion, 1972. New Copy Gatefold ...
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A Chilean group with a really wonderful sound – one that mixes familiar folksy guitar and flute with some larger string arrangements – in a style that's quite sublime, and which echoes strongly with the British acid folk generation! Lyrics are all in Spanish, but there's a timeless ... (Rock) read moreCD
Congregacion —
Viene ... CD Lion, 1972. Used Gatefold ...
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A Chilean group with a really wonderful sound – one that mixes familiar folksy guitar and flute with some larger string arrangements – in a style that's quite sublime, and which echoes strongly with the British acid folk generation! Lyrics are all in Spanish, but there's a timeless ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Great tiny LP-sleeve edition – with great packaging!)
Wayne Coniglio & Scott Whitfield —
Faster Friends ... CD Summit, 2021. Used ...
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Conjunto Casino —
Sun Sun Babae ... LP Panart, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
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Titles include "Guarachita", "Si Me Pudieras Querer", "Los Cinco Sentidos", "Amor Antillano", "Sun Sun Babae", "Mi Bambalaye", "Barin Bareta", and "Rumba A La Vida". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
Conjunto Chaney —
Chaney ... LP PDC, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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The group's led by percussionist Nicolas Vivas, and features three trumpets, piano, tres, bass, and more percussion – plus vocals from Willie Gonzalez and Eddie Santiago! Titles include "Detalles", "Tu", "Que Maravilla Fue Sntirte", and "Paso La Vida ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a bit of splitting on the top seam – vinyl is great!)
Conjunto Chaney —
Mas Que Atrevido ... LP Hitt Makers (Puerto Rico), 1988. Near Mint- ...
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The group's led by Nicolas Vivas on bongoes, features Jose Cheo Andujar and Tony Rivas on vocals, and titles include "Esto Es Amor", "Que Ganas Tengo", "Amigos", "Ella Y Yo", "Recorriendo Tu Cuerpo", and "Atrevete A Ser Mujer". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
The cover's a bit stark, but the music is warm and wonderful – a collection of cuts by an obscure Venezuelan group of the 60s – a Latin combo who were originally formed by a bunch of engineering students – hence the name of the group! The music's not the stuff of slide rules and ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really great record – one that mixes some folksy currents with more modern-styled 60s Brazilian instrumentation – almost an instrumental take on territory of Geraldo Vandre! Includes great versions of "Ponteio", "Roda Viva", "Domingo No Parque, Travessia" ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is missing the plastic outer wrap, but is very nice overall.)
Conjunto Primitivo —
Morir Y Renacer ... LP Chicago Research, 2022. Near Mint- ...
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A deep deep deep collection of work from Arthur Conley – one that really shows the true spectrum of his mighty soul talents – and which goes way past his few overplayed hits of the 60s! The focus here is on slow-burners and mellow groovers – tunes that really bring out the depth ... (Soul) read moreCD
Arthur Conley —
More Sweet Soul ... CD Atlantic/Collectors Choice, 1969. Used ...
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Not Sweet Soul, but deep soul – courtesy of one of the best artists recording for Atlantic Records in the 60s! The album's way more than a similarly-titled follow up to Conley's debut for the label – and stands beautifully on its own with a host of great numbers that are right up there ... (Soul) read moreCD
The magnificent voice of Chris Connelly serves up a sublime tribute to the work of Nico – a set that's not a reworking of just her key classics, but which also includes a huge amount of original new songs by Chris as well! Connelly put together the double length set after being inspired by ... (Rock) read moreCD
Harry Connick Jr —
20 ... LP Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ...
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(Cover has a hype sticker in front and some scrapes and smudges in back. Hype sticker has some fading and light smudges from sticker removal.)
Chris Connor —
All About Chris ... CD Bethlehem/Five Four (UK), 1954/1955. Used ...
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Sublime vocal work from the lovely Chris Connor – a collection of her key mid 50s recordings for Bethlehem Records, all tracks that really helped redefine the sound of the voice in jazz at the time! Before working at Bethlehem, Chris was mostly known as the singer in the big bands of Stan ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Chris Connor —
Alone Together ... CD Lob/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ...
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Chris Connor is easily one of the best song stylists of her generation – and although most of her better-known work was cut for American labels in the 50s and 60s, she kept on making really great records and developing her sound overseas – as on this gem of a date for the Japanese ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Chris Connor —
Chris ... CD Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ...
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An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris' lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Chris Connor —
Chris ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ...
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An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris' lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris Connor's lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
The first album in a legendary run of vocal jazz classics on Atlantic Records – and a set that really helped Chris Connor move to a new level of expression in her music! The sound here is much richer than Connor's previous recordings for Bethlehem – and the small combo jazz backings ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
The first album in a legendary run of vocal jazz classics on Atlantic Records – and a set that really helped Chris Connor move to a new level of expression in her music! The sound here is much richer than Connor's previous recordings for Bethlehem – and the small combo jazz backings ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo green label pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear & aging, stereo stamp.)
One of Chris Connor's most obscure albums from the 60s – and one of her nicest too! The record's got a less polished feel than some of Connor's work for Atlantic or ABC – recorded live at the Village Gate, and divided up into "late" and "early" shows that both have ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(2003 Japanese pressing in a textured cover – in great shape with obi!)
A very groovy mid 60s set from Chris Connor – quite different than her famous 50s sides for Bethlehem, thanks to some hip arrangements by Don Costa! Don never goes to over the top here, but he does add in some nice groovy touches – things like bossa rhythms and electric harpsichord, ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, spotty aging, a DJ stamp, and a trace of a sticker.)
One of the most compelling early albums recorded by Chris Connor for Bethlehem – a sweet little 10" session that was part of her initial "lullabies" series! The backings on the set are extremely haunting – played by the Vinnie Burke Quartet, with a lineup that includes ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – culled from earlier ep and 10" releases, and issued here on a full LP with a total of 15 tracks. Backing is by three groups – the Ellis Larkin Trio, Vinnie Burke's Quartet, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – culled from earlier ep and 10" releases, and issued here on a full LP with a total of 14 tracks. Backing is by three groups – the Ellis Larkin Trio, Vinnie Burke's Quartet, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s Cayre pressing. Cover was constructed with a mis-aligned opening, a bit short in the back, and is lightly bent at the right side.)
A great set of tracks that represent some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – a classic album originally issued as a 10" LP by the Bethlehem label! Backing is by the trio of Ellis Larkins – a great pianist with a really moody style that perfectly fits Connor's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original 10" pressing. Vinyl and cover are nice!)
A real standout in Chris Connor's legendary run for Atlantic Records – and a unique double-length set that was almost her answer to some of the 2LP Verve songbook sessions from Ella Fitzgerald! Like those, this album's based upon the work of a single composer – and features key ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Although most of Chris Connor's best recordings for Atlantic have always been darn tough to find, and rarely reissued, this excellent 2-fer makes these classic albums of icy vocals available once again! Chris sings in her best cool voice, with backing by a number of different groups made up of ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(1999 Collectables pressing, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Chris Connor —
Chris Craft ... LP Atlantic, 1958. Very Good ...
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Chris' Craft is a great one here – beautifully simple and straightforward jazz vocals, served up at a level that few other singers can match! The album's one of our favorites from Connor's classic years with Atlantic – as it's got a mellow, moody approach that's filled with the darker ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chris Connor —
Classic ... CD Contemporary, 1986. Used ...
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A sweet later set from this great singer – produced by Helen Keane, arranged by Richard Rodney Bennett – and featuring Paquito D'Rivera on alto and Claudio Roditi on trumpet! (Vocalists) CD
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, ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic cover, and some great music to match – a key early classic in Chris Connor's late 50s run for Atlantic Records! As on her debut for the label, Ralph Burns handles the arrangements here – in a mode that's somewhat modern, but never too academically so – with just the ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful title for a beautiful record – one that sums up the subtle sense of sadness that makes the work of Chris Connor so great! There's a sense of longing here that steps out from the very first tune – one that's beautifully moody, without being overindulgent or too emotive. ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beautiful stuff – and a great CD that brings together 2 of Chris Connor's best jazz albums for Atlantic! Just about all of Chris' records are great, but on both of these she really hits her stride – working in the small combo setting that she first recorded with, singing to sensitive ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Cool jazz vocalist Chris Connor makes a strong appearance in this early 80s outing, recorded at New York's Sweet Basil club with backing by the Fred Hersch trio. The format is free and easy, a bit loungey, but never too much so – and Chris sounds surprisingly great in this stripped-down ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Chris Connor —
New Again ... LP Contemporary, 1988. Near Mint- ...
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Features arrangements by Michael Abene and Richard Rodney Bennett – who both play keyboards on the record! Also features trumpet from Claudio Roditi, tenor and alto from Bill Kirschner, and some guest flute from Dave Valentin. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
A very moody album from Chris Connor – one that features arrangements by Ronnie Ball and Jimmy Jones, on a somber set of songs that makes the album one of Chris' darkest for Atlantic! Most of the tunes are in small group settings – a bit tightly arranged, but in a good way that gives ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Chris Connor —
Sketches ... LP Stanyan, 1971. Very Good ...
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Nice material from a very under-recorded period in Chris Connor's career – with arrangements by Pat Rebillot and Alyn Ainesworth – on titles that include "The Long & Winding Road", "Hit Em In The Head With Love", "Time & Love", "Buy & ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, with a bit of waviness on the bottom seam.)
Great later work from Chris Connor – a jazz vocalist who really stayed strong, long after she was recording for bigger labels! Features Jerry Dodgion on alto and flute – and titles that include "Where Flamingos Fly", "Things Are Swinging", "Out Of This ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Beautifully icy vocals from the amazing Chris Connor – the kind of record that set a new standard for vocal jazz back in the 50s! The session's a small group one – with Chris singing intimately alongside backing from Herbie Mann on flute and tenor, Kai Winding and JJ Johnson on ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Chris Connor —
This Is Chris ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ...
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Beautifully icy vocals from the amazing Chris Connor – the kind of record that set a new standard for vocal jazz back in the 50s! The session's a small group one – with Chris singing intimately alongside backing from Herbie Mann on flute and tenor, Kai Winding and JJ Johnson on ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album