Hard to imagine Etta Jones being lonely and blue – especially when she sounds as great as this! The album's one of Jones' early classics from Prestige – a date that really has her classing things up a lot, and drawing on bits of Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington's styles, to mix in ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow and black label NJ pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Vinyl plays with surface noise. NOTE – The right half of the cover is stained with waviness and heavy peeling, while the back cover is half peeled. Labels have wear & staining.)
Accompanied by Joe Newman on trumpet, Houston Person on tenor, Cedar Walton on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a small press flaw bump that clicks a bit on "Darling Je Vous Aime Boucoup". Cover has light wear.)
It's always something nice when Etta Jones makes a record – but this one is especially so, thanks to some intimate small group backing from players who include Oliver Nelson, Lem Winchester, Wally Richardson, and Richard Wyands! The style is relatively intimate throughout – more late ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s OJC pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and is stained at the spine.)
Etta Jones —
Sugar ... LP Muse, 1990. Near Mint- ...
$5.997.99
A really early record by a young, fresh-faced George Jones – his full length debut, actually – released in 1957 by Starday, not too long after his debut appearance at the Grand Ole Opry! George had been recording some artistically promising, if underselling singles for a couple years ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
George Jones —
Love Bug ... LP Musicor, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ...
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Classic 60s work from George Jones – with his own "Take Me" and "Love Bug" hits – plus versions of "Things Have Gone To Pieces", "My Friends Are Going To Be Strangers", "Don't Be Angry", "Don't Let Me Cross Over", and "Talk ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lots of nice ones from the Musicor years – including "Even The Bad Times Are Good", "I Can't Get Used To Being Lonely", "The Selfishness In Man", "The Sea Between Our Hearts", "What's Bad For You Is Good For Me", "Flowers For Mama", ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
George Jones sings with a big array of top-shelf talents – Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Paycheck, Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, James Taylor, Tammy Wynette, Linda Ronstadt, and even Elvis Costello! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
Glenn Jones —
Glenn Jones ... LP Jive/RCA, 1987. Near Mint- ...
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Classic quiet storm material from Glenn Jones – smooth, mellow, with a snaking drum machine laying down the groove on most of the cuts, hitting hard with splashy beats that envelop Glenn's sweet lyrical approach. Titles include "All I Need To Know", "Oh Girl", "That ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sweet 80s soul from the mighty Glenn Jones – one of the best mainstream singers of his generation, as you'll hear on this set of mellow grooving tunes! Instrumentation's pretty electric at most moments – lots of synth, keyboards, and beats – but Glenn's well-trained vocals bring ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Grace Jones —
Fame ... LP Island, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$9.99
A classic disco stormer from Grace Jones – recorded at Sigma Sound with a real Philly groove, thanks to arrangements from John Monster Davis – and produced with a full, soaring sound from the legendary Tom Moulton! The set may well be Grace's true club classic from the late 70s – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light ring & edge wear.)
One of Grace Jones' best albums – recorded at a point when she was really beginning to stretch the boundaries of club music, crossing over with the early 80s post-punk/post-disco crowd through a melange of sounds that was all her own. The oveblown diva mode of her disco years is gone by this ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original UK blue label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is bent a bit at the edges, with a small tear at the opening, and minor blemishes in back.)
Grace Jones —
Muse ... LP Island, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Great work from Grace Jones – still riding high on a disco wave here, but also finding her own space and sound too! The mighty Tom Moulton produced, ensuring some great sound for the set – and arrangements are by Thor Baldursson and John Davis, both of whom bring in nice sense of ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of our favorite albums ever from Grace Jones – a record that has her shedding some of the disco excesses of earlier years, and moving into a great blend of sounds that really showcases the energy of the New York scene from which she sprang! The album was recorded in Nassau, with help ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has promo and hype stickers, light ringwear, edge wear, bent a bit at the corners and front panel, and is bumped at the top right corner.)
Grace Jones —
Portfolio ... LP Island, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A landmark little record from Grace Jones – a set that started off as one of those "hey, let's see if this model can sing" sort of records – but which has gone onto become an enduring classic! Most of the tunes are older ones, but they're remade with a soaring Sigma Sound ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pretty nice later work from Grace! Although we prefer the percolating disco meets reggae records Grace Jones cut with Sly & Robbie to this later effort – but there's no denying that on a couple of numbers she really clicks with producer Trevor Horn's slick sheen. With "Ladies & ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the top and bottom seams.)
A pivotal album from Grace Jones – and a record that has her shedding some of her fuller styles from the disco years, and moving into some of the darker, colder grooves we always love the best! The title track is reason alone to buy the record – a remake of The Normal's "Warm ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Hank's few non-trio sets as a leader – and a great set of hardbop tunes that features work by Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson, Herbie Mann, and Kenny Clarke. The horns add in a lot more than you get on the usual Jones album – taking Hank's piano into firey territory that shows he ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Hank Jones' key mid 50s sides for the Savoy label – and quite possibly the hippest of the bunch, thanks to the presence of a young Donald Byrd on trumpet! The core trio here is Hank's group with Eddie Jones on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums – but it's Donald Byrd's trumpet that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A beautiful trio set – one that seems to resonate as strongly with the bass work of George Mraz as it does with the lyrical genius of the great Hank Jones! The recording quality is superb, and all the elements of the group's performance seem to hang in air at a level that's even more ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, still sealed with small holes at the corners, streak of marker in back, and partially cracked bottom seam. Cover has columns of Discontinued stamps in back.)
Hank Jones & Oliver Nelson —
Happenings ... LP Impulse, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$24.99
A great little record – very different than anything else that Hank Jones ever recorded! The album features arrangements by Oliver Nelson – done in that mod 60s pop-jazz style that he was using on his best work – and about half the record features Jones playing electric ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has minimal wear, very light scrape at the top left, and a small cutout hole.)
Hank Jones, Ray Brown & Jimmie Smith —
Jones Brown Smith ... LP Concord, 1976. Very Good+ ...
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Not the normal trio set you might expect – because on half the tracks, Hank Jones plays Fender Rhodes – which makes for a very different sound than usual! The record nicely alternates between Jones on acoustic and electric – and Hank manages to give some of the Rhodes tracks this ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Howard Jones —
One To One ... LP Elektra, 1986. Near Mint- ...
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Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones —
Black Whip ... LP Prestige, 1973. Very Good ...
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Amazing stuff from Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones! Unlike some of the other players on Prestige during the early 70s – who often got a bit weaker as the decade moved on, thanks to the departure of some of the better forces arranging and producing the records – Jones kept on playing hard, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones —
Boogaloo Joe ... LP Prestige, 1969. Very Good+ ...
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Landmark stuff – a killer session of funky guitar jazz, and the record that gave Ivan "Boogaloo" Joe Jones his nickname! The set's a full-on wailer that really blows away Joe's first two on Prestige – breaking out ouf the box with a killer lineup that includes Rusty Bryant on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with Van Gelder stamp and LW etch – a great copy!)
A great live date from the best period in Jack Jones' career – with titles that include "Spinning Wheel", "Conversation", "I Had A Dream", "Everything Is Beautiful", and "Brother Where Are You". (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and a promo imprint and small pen marks in back. Labels have small pen squiggles.)
Proof that Jack Jones is a much better singer than you might think! Forget hits like "Love Boat" or "Wives And Lovers", and check out a record like this – a wonderfully dark batch of tracks composed by French soundtrack genius Michel Legrand, recorded in Paris with ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
JJ Johnson/Quincy Jones —
Man & Boy ... LP Sussex, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$13.99
A strange little film with a western motif – starring Bill Cosby, Leif Erikson, and Yaphet Kotto! Fortunately, Quincy Jones was the musical supervisor – so the tracks are hip enough in the best parts – a bit rootsy at times, but with a 70s soul approach that keeps things real. ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really classic set from drummer Jo Jones – really more of a small group Count Basie outing – given that Basie himself guests on piano, and other players here include Freddie Green on guitar, Lucky Thompson on tenor, Emmet Berry on trumpet, and Bennie Green on trombone! The style is ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jo Jones —
Main Man ... LP Pablo, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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With Harry Edison and Roy Eldridge on trumpets, Vic Dickenson on trombone, Eddie Davis on tenor, Sam Jones on bass, Freddie Green on guitar, and Tommy Flanagan on piano. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
With George Rhodes on piano, John Browne on bass, and Harold Austin on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Vik pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, half split seams held with clear tape, small peeled spot and light smudges from price sticker removal, and a peeled spot, name written in pencil, and a sticker in back.)
A wonderful set of modern soul – and one of the few excellent albums on the Handshake label! Karin's a singer we know nothing about, but she's got a great approach for this boogie-styled set – one that's upfront and belting on the more uptempo numbers, but also wonderfully soulful on ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first-ever Christmas album from Norah Jones – done in close collaboration with funk maestro Leon Michels, who also co-wrote some of the songs on the album! The album's still got the jazz-tinged approach of Norah's familiar music – but there's a different spirit, too – maybe a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Philly Joe Jones —
Drum Song ... LP Galaxy, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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Not as full on and bombastic as some of Philly Joe Jones heavy thunder recordings from the late 50s – but two nice albums recorded during one set of sessions for Galaxy Records at the end of the 70s! The quality of the material here is high – as Jones is working here with sidemen that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has some ring and edge wear, peeled spots from index label removal at the top right, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Philly Joe Jones —
Drums Night ... LP Mercury (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ...
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A really unusual performance for this Japanese-only album – one in which Philly Joe Jones is joined by two other drummers, Al Foster and Billy Hart – in a lineup that also includes Atlee Chapman on trombone, Charles Bowen on tenor and soprano, Brian Smith on bass, and Walter Davis Jr on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Perhaps THE greatest Quincy Jones album of the 60s – a hard-swinging batch of big band bossa tunes – and one of the greatest American takes on the bossa sound ever! Quincy really brings a lot of soul to the set – syncopating the bottom end of the tunes to really bring out the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Quincy Jones —
Body Heat ... LP A&M, 1974. Near Mint- ...
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A killer set from those magical 70s years when Quincy Jones was effortlessly blending jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B – all to come up with a genre that's almost completely his own! In the early 70s, Quincy Jones surrounded himself with some of the best young soul and jazz talent he ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of Quincy Jones' best soundtracks of the 70s – a massively funky record that's full of the kind of hip electric grooves you always look for on some of his other albums, but don't always find in such strong supply! The lineup here is great – wicked guitar lines from Arthur Adams and ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones —
Dude ... LP A&M, 1981. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
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A super-huge album from Quincy Jones – a record that's almost like Quincy's trying to show the whole younger generation that an older master like himself can still deliver the goods! The set was delivered right after Quincy helped out Michael Jackson on Off The Wall – and while it's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones —
Dude ... LP A&M, 1981. Very Good ...
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A super-huge album from Quincy Jones – a record that's almost like Quincy's trying to show the whole younger generation that an older master like himself can still deliver the goods! The set was delivered right after Quincy helped out Michael Jackson on Off The Wall – and while it's ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl plays with a short click on the first 2 tracks. Cover is nice.)
Quincy's world is great and wide indeed – and even at this early point in his career, he was displaying a wonderful talent for bringing in bits from all sources! The album's essentially a straight jazz set, but it's got some great exotic touches that are in keeping with the "world" ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones —
Gula Matari ... LP A&M, 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A real step forward for Quincy Jones – a record that really shows the jazzman moving into sophisticated new territory – a sound that's just right for the CTI generation! The album's got a vibe that's a bit similar to Quincy's Walking In Space album, but it's a lot deeper too – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A real step forward for Quincy Jones – a record that really shows the jazzman moving into sophisticated new territory – a sound that's just right for the CTI generation! The album's got a vibe that's a bit similar to Quincy's Walking In Space album, but it's a lot deeper too – ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Call it a love of dancers or just plain Quincy Jones groove – this album's filled with tight tracks that are a perfect showcase for the ways in which Quincy had such a huge influence on jazz in the 60s! The tunes are often old standards, but done here in a style that's nicely syncopated ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
There's some pretty great moments in Quincy Jones' original score to the film version of Truman Capote's chilling book – most of them in a darkly tinged crime jazz mode, with flowing, complicated orchestrations that are mixed with breakout solos, and some very strangely arranged instrumental ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An unusual Japanese-only live album from Quincy Jones – with vocals by Patti Austin and James Ingram – plus harmonica from Toots Thielemans, keyboards from Greg Phillinganes and Rod Temperton, and backings from the Japanese Sharps and Flats group of Nobuo Hara! Includes versions of ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really great, oft-overlooked album from the best period of Quincy Jones! This album is quite possibly Quincy's most farthest-reaching – as he works in an array of styles that really shows his growing genius in the studio – not just jazz and soundtrack modes, but more soul-based ones, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An overlooked, but very groovy soundtrack by Quincy Jones! The record has a mix of easy jazz and a few harder-edged themes – dramatic throughout, but with washes of crime jazz, bossa, and some floating easy scoring. Players aren't listed, but you can bet they're the usual high-level crop of ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red label mono pressing. Cover and vinyl have a drill hole. Cover has a a spot of ring wear on the bottom, but looks nice overall.)
Quincy Jones —
Pawnbroker ... LP Mercury, Late 60s. Very Good ...
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A nice one by Quincy! Although the material here isn't funky like his 70's work, it does show Quincy as a strong composer of serious thriller-type material – working in a style that produces a nice amount of tension and mood, and which still has some nice touches of jazz. The group is ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones meets Henry Mancini – and the result is an album that's as groovy as it is jazzy – every bit as wonderful as you might expect, and with a few surprising touches as well! Given that Mancini's tunes are already pretty darn great on their own – and plenty jazzy too ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, with an inspection stamp and light stained spots in back.)
One of Quincy Jones' best for Mercury Records in the 60s – a very groovy record that was done with a feel that's somewhere in between his Big Band Bossa album and his best 60s soundtrack work! The format is simple – Quincy picks a sweet batch of jazz semi-hits from the early 60s, plays ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Very groovy stuff from Quincy – a mix of jazz, soundtrack, and popular themes, all done in that soulful swinging style that Quincy virtually helped invent back in the 60s! The album's got plenty of great groovers that take a popular tune and kind of turn it on its ear – takes on tracks ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A very groovy set of short jazzy numbers from Quincy – a consummate expression of all the work he'd forged in the 60s on soundtracks and other jazz sides for Mercury! The album features Quincy working through a lot of soul numbers – jamming on them instrumentally with players that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones —
Quintessence ... LP Impulse, 1961. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A very soulful set of big band material from Quincy Jones – recorded during that tight early 60s period when his arrangements just couldn't fail! The album's his only session for Impulse, and it's got a slightly deeper style than his work from the time for Mercury – a bit more ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones may be best remembered for his funky soundtrack work of the 70s – but the man can also hit a deeper, more serious vein when he wants – as he does on this ambitious album-length project inspired by the landmark Roots mini-series! The music isn't a straight soundtrack from ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch & minor corner bumps.)
A great bit of 70s electric work from Quincy – and probably his funkiest album ever! Quincy's really stepping out here from the straighter and spacier styles of earlier records – going for more of the dirty grooves he was cutting up for soundtrack albums, and hitting notes that were a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label stereo pressing in the embossed cover with wear and aging.)
The Dude at the height of his powers – serving up a smooth blend of soul and jazz that set the standard for an entire generation! As with some of his other 70s albums, Quincy's working here with a host of great talents that make the record sizzle – guests that include Hubert Laws, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great Japanese-only collection, with some of the excellent early 70s funky tracks from Quincy Jones – including "Sanford & Son (Hicky Burr)", "Chump Change", "Summer In The City", "Ironside", "Soul Saga", "Eyes Of Love", and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pivotal album not just in the career of Quincy Jones, but in the development of the CTI Records sound as well – as this all-star effort is a perfect blend of all the hippest currents that were cooking up in the scene at the time! At one level, the record has Quincy taking back some of the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor. Soundtrack features work by Toots Thielemans, Jerome Richardson, Eric Gale, and Michael Brecker, with compostions by Ashford & Simpson and Luther Vandross. (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, promo sticker, aging, and light wear.)
Sweet funky Q for the 70s – easily one of the coolest albums ever from Quincy Jones! The album's got a very heavy electric vibe – one that's kind of a laidback take on the styles that Jones was forging in some of his 70s soundtrack work – served up with massive work on the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Quadraphonic pressing in a blue border cover, with light wear, a small sticker spot, and a cutout notch.)
A really all-star performance from Quincy Jones – one done at the Budweiser Superfest, and which features vocal contributions from James Ingram, Patti Austin, Ashford & Simpson, and Michael Jackson! Q is at the height of his R&B production years here – and he translates that ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones with Harry Arnold —
Quincy's Home Again ... LP Metronome (Sweden), Late 1950s. Very Good+ ...
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Hard swinging big band material from Sweden – a great little set that features the big band of Harry Arnold arranged by Quincy Jones! Quincy was spending a lot of time in Sweden during the mid 50s – bringing with him a host of great players that would soon become big names on the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Quincy Jones/Evie Sands/Jeff Bridges —
John & Mary ... LP A&M, Late 60s. Near Mint- ...
$6.999.99
A groovy soundtrack, written for this film that starred Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow as two young lovers on a one night stand. The film sports a great vocal theme – "Maybe Tomorrow", sung by Evie Sands in a haunting airy way, and also performed at another point by the Morgan Ames ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo. Cover has a promo sticker in back.)
Rickie Lee Jones —
Magazine ... LP Warner, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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Rickie Lee Jones —
Pirates ... LP Warner, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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Classic material from Rickie Lee Jones – with titles that include "Living It Up", "Skeletons", "Pirates", "We Belong Together", "Woody & Dutch On The Slow Train To Peking", "Traces Of The Western Slopes", and "The ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sure, Rickie Lee Jones went onto become a bit of a cliche in later years, but this early album's still got an undeniable power – and was a great breath of fresh air, at a time when it seemed like most of modern music was forgetting its roots! What is it with the LA scene from the 60s onward ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Robin Jones & His Quintet —
Denga ... LP Apollo Sound/Jazz Room (UK), 1971. New Copy (reissue)...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
A hell of a record of Latin Jazz – recorded in the UK, but with a vibe that puts the whole thing right up there with some of the most inventive American albums of a few years before – such as Latin jazz classics by Sabu Martinez, Cal Tjader, or Eddie Palmieri! Robin Jones is the leader ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great album from British singer Salena Jones – one of her best straight jazz albums, recorded in the early 70s with a sweet and mellow backing that's quite surprising for the time! If you're looking for a comparison to Salena's sound, we'd suggest Lorez Alexandria – as both singers ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Salena Jones —
This & That ... LP RCA (Japan), 1974. Near Mint- ...
$11.9916.99
A fantastic record from singer Salena Jones – recorded in the UK with backings by Brit Easy maestro Johnny Cameron, and a sweet electric groove that really makes the album sparkle! The record's similar to some of Shirley Bassey's work with Johnny Harris – in that it features familiar ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – RCA 6303. Cover has some light aging, but is nice overall.)
A bold little trio set from bassist Sam Jones – recorded with a great lineup that includes Keith Copeland on drums and Kenny Barron on piano! Barron plays both electric and acoustic piano on the album, and really brings a lot of his own strengths into play with Sam's bass work – and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam Jones —
Cello Again ... LP Xanadu, 1975. Very Good+ ...
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One of Sam Jones' hippest sessions of the 70s – recorded with a quintet that also includes Charles McPherson on alto, Barry Harris on piano, David Williams on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, some wear on the spine, and a small corner bump.)
A brilliant 70s album from bassist Sam Jones – a player who rose to fame with Cannonball Adderley at the start of the 60s, and worked on his own as a leader too – but who really seemed to take off during the time of this recording! Sam's sense of groove and arranging is very strongly ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the strongest statements ever recorded by bassist Sam Jones – a wickedly soulful session that cooks on all burners! The album's got a rich depth that far surpasses most of Jones' trio sessions – and is a full quintet album, with Terumasa Hino on cornet, Bob Berg on tenor, Ronnie ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderful Holiday set from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – easily one of the coolest albums you'll ever hope to spin in December! The group really recreate the vibe of a classic Christmas soul album – like records from James Brown or Stevie Wonder – and do an excellent job ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings —
Soul Time ... LP Daptone, 2011. New Copy ...
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Damn damn damn – maybe the funkiest album ever from Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings! The group have always been great, but there's something here that goes even farther than usual – an especially funky snap on the drums at the bottom, even on more laidback tunes – and a stone ... (Deep Funk) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really goofy little record – one that has the great Spike Jones taking on the hi-fi generation – demonstrating the qualities of your system with a huge amount of sound effects mixed with music! (Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has a small top seam split with a spot of clear tape.)
The title's a reference to a mis-heard Prince lyric back in the day – and it's clear that there's some influence from the purple one in the music – but at a level that's nicely distilled and taken into mellow-stepping territory that's mighty nice! The record's got a great way of ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tamiko Jones —
Cloudy ... LP Atlantis II, 1977. Very Good ...
$9.99
Probably the greatest album by Tamiko Jones – and one that does an excellent job of matching arrangements to her sweet seductive vocal style. Tamiko put the whole thing together herself, and the album features lots of nice keyboard work, and some arranging help from Paul Riser and Tommy ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fantastic work from Tamiko Jones – one of the more enigmatic soul singers of her generation! Tamiko could always handle a number of styles – and on this set, she moves between jazz and deep soul, working through a set of tracks that were recorded at either Sam Phillips in Memphis, or ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Genius early work from the legendary Thad Jones – one of his greatest albums ever, and a sublime tribute to his talents on the trumpet! Jones has a groove here that definitely fits in nicely with the title – some of the more contemplative, expressive modes of his native Detroit scene ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the great Third Man 313 series – Detroit-focused, 180 gram vinyl pressed at Third Man, and mastered and cut by Warren Defever from the original tapes!)