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1
De La Soul —
3 Feet High & Rising (2LP pressing) ... LP Tommy Boy, 1989. Sealed 2LP ... $29.99
The mindblowing debut of De La Soul – a set that's inarguably one of the most important records in hip hop history – overflowing with playful, endearingly oddball trio rhymes and Prince Paul production at it's most sprawlingly sampled and creative! The set has classic songs that stand out well enough on their own – but they're all also wonderfully linked together as a whole, making the album one of the first really well-thought out full length albums in hip hop – filled with loosely connective skits with recurring characters that are vital to the experience of listening to the record as a whole! Additionally, the set is especially fascinating given its 1989 release year – a time when so many of the contemporaneous crews and solo MCs on both the east coast and west coast were going grittier, darker and more profane – but it doesn't feel like a conscious reaction to that, as much it feels like sharp trio and a brilliant producer carving out their own damn creative niche. Includes "Me Myself & I", "The Magic Number", "Plug Tunin", "Say No Go", "Tread Water", "Eye Know", "Buddy" and much more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent 180 gram opaque yellow vinyl pressing – still sealed with hype sticker. Cover has tiny bumped corners.)
2
Columbia, 1984. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A fantastic shift in the sound of the Supersax ensemble – one that has the group's jazzy instrumentation mixed with a vocal chorus – in a way that's a bit similar to some of the best Singers Unlimited albums for MPS in the 70s! The title, cover, and group's name might make you think the whole thing's a bit cheesy – but it's not, and the presentation is wonderful – thanks to strong work on saxes from west coast legends like Med Flory, Lanny Morgan, Jay Miglori, and Jack Nimitz – plus work from other group members who include Conte Candoli on trumpet, Lou Levy on piano, and Monty Budwig on bass – all strong LA jazz musicians with a legacy that goes back to the 50s! The vocal group's a quartet, with the lovely Sue Raney in the lead – a singer that we loved on her 50s and 60s recordings for Capitol, and who here re-emerges with a new sophisticated vibe that's wonderful. Titles include "He Ain't Got Rhythm", "Skylark", "Speak Low", "They Can't Take That Away From Me", "Bloomdido", and the Med Flory composed "Out The Window" and "Bossa No No". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
3
De La Soul —
Art Official Intelligence – Mosaic Thump – Instrumental Version ... LP Tommy Boy, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Tracks include "U Can Do (Life)", "My Writes", "Oooh", "Thru Ya City", "IC Y'all", "View", "Set The Mood", "All Good?", "Declaration", "Squat!", "Words From The Chief Rocker", "With Me", "Copa (Cabanga)", "Foolin", "The Art Of Getting Jumped", and "U Don't Wanna BDS"! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original promo pressing.)
4
Bach/Sheffield, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In the limited box package, with booklet and Sheffield catalog insert.)
5
Bill Berry's LA Big Band —
Hello Rev ... LP Concord, 1976. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
With Cat Anderson, Gene Goe, Blue Mitchell, and Jack Sheldon on trumpet; Britt Woodman, Jimmy Cleveland, Benny Powell, and Tricky Lofton on trombone; Marshal Royal, Lanny Morgan, Richie Kamuca, Don Menza, and Jack Nimitz on saxophone; Monty Budwig on bass, Dave Frishberg on piano, and Frank Capp on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a small hole at the top left corner, fairly large hole at the spine, and bumped corners.)
6
Alfredo De La Fe —
Salsa! ... LP Discos Fuentes, 1989. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light ring wear.)
7
LA Boppers —
Make Mine Bop ... LP MCA, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The last record we've ever seen by this funky vocal combo – and every bit as tasty as their early work for Fantasy Records! Part of the reason for that is because the group's getting production here from Augie Johnson – who picked up plenty of funky jazz touches through his work with Wayne Henderson, and had a long relationship with the group that clearly shows them in their best light. The vocals are great – harmonic and floating, without being hokey – and the tracks groove along with the same sort of gentle bounce you'd expect from late 70s Fantasy sides by the Boppers, Side Effect, and others. Tracks include "Dog House", "Perfect Love", "If You Go", "Wrap You Up", "Christy", and "Well Deserved Rest". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has two small cutouts.)
8
LA 4 —
LA Four Scores! ... LP Concord, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, Bud Shank on alto, and Shelly Manne on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
9
Davilita Y Su Quinteto La Plata —
Alma Borincana Con El Quinteto La Plata ... LP Oasi, 1930s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
10
Alfredo De La Fe —
Triunfo ... LP Toboga, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
11
Jean-Paul Kreder Choir/Capitol, Late 1950s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
12
La Combinacion Latina —
La Combinacion Latina ... LP Latin Phoenix, 1988. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The group's led by trombonist Luis Diaz, and features two more trombones – plus vocals from Carlos Dias and Michael Anthony Cruz! Titles include "Pa Colombia", "Celos", "Aguas De Cristal", "Son Celos", "Buscando Tus Besos", and "Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti". LP, Vinyl record album
13
LA 4 —
Watch What Happens ... LP Concord, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great work from this sublime 70s group – a unique lineup that features Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, Jeff Hamilton on drums, and Bud Shank on alto sax and flute. LP, Vinyl record album
14
La Playa Sextet —
Care To Cha Cha Cha ... LP Mardi Gras, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Loads of playful groovers – and titles include "Johnny Guitar", "Delicado", "Garbage Man's Cha Cha", "Prelude In Rhythm", "The Martian Cha Cha", and "Batakum". LP, Vinyl record album
15
Oscar Y La Fantasia —
Entero ... LP Tropic, 1989. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
16
Super Rail Band Buffet Hotel De La Gare De Bamako —
Super Rail Band Buffet Hotel De La Gare De Bamako Vol 2 ... LP RCAM (Mali), 1983. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A classic from this legendary Malian group – with vocals from Sekou Kante! Titles include "Bedianamogo", "Lanfia Diabate Gna Gna", and "Diabate". LP, Vinyl record album
17
Tona La Negra —
Tona La Negra ... LP Eco, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
18
Yo La Tengo —
New Wave Hot Dogs ... LP Coyote, 1987. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
19
La Bionda —
Bandido ... LP Baby (Italy), 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
20
La Bionda —
La Bionda ... LP Baby (Italy), 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Playful Italian disco from the 70s – done with a few cheesy touches, including the "harem" cover on the record – but also featuring some nice longer tracks that have better instrumental passages! There's a nice exotic feel on "Sandstorm", complete with Eastern-styled strings – and a few cuts also feature some nice moogy bits too. Our favorite is the kitschy "Song For Smokey & The Bandit" – and other tracks include "One For You One For Me", "Hey Woman", and "There For Me". LP, Vinyl record album
21
LA 4 —
Just Friends (Direct To Disc pressing) ... LP Concord, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Laurindo Almeida on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, Bud Shank on alto, and Jeff Hamilton on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
22
Felipe La Voz Rodriguez —
La Ultima Copa ... LP Guarani (Puerto Rico), 1960s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Mas Dano Me Hizo Tu Amor", "La Ultima Copa", "La Cama Vacia", "Copas Y Amigos", "Corazon Herido", "Que Tu Crees", and "Queiro Beber". LP, Vinyl record album
23
Tino La Tino —
La Tino Cha Cha Cha ... LP Crown, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A nice mix of exotic and Latin modes – with Tino La Tino on flute, in a group that features more flute and alto, three trumpets, and plenty of percussion – including solo congas by Tito Rivera! Titles include "Cansao", "Guajira De Mi Cuba", "Lullaby Of The Leaves", "Canto Misterio", "Vamo A Bailar", "Llanura Cubana", and "Obsession". LP, Vinyl record album
24
Shandar (France), 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
Fantastic late work from Albert Ayler! The record is one of the last he ever recorded – and it's a no-nonsense live set, without any of the silly influences of some of his late Impulse sides. Most of the material features Ayler blowing long free solos, with a tightness and directness missing from mid 60s sessions. Cal Cobbs is on piano, Steve Tintweiss is on bass, Allen Blairman is on drums, and Mary Maria plays a bit of soprano sax. Tracks include "Truth Is Marching On", "Spiritual Reunion", and "Universal Message". LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese gatefold pressing.)
25
Barclay (France), 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
26
Curcio (Italy), 1960s/
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
27
Whole In Your Head, Late 60s. Sealed ... $28.99 39.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue.)
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Beat (Italy), 1983. Sealed ... $29.99
There's a real Escape From New York look to the cover here – and the music by Guido & Maurizio DeAngelis has a very strong John Carpenter vibe – lots of spare, stark numbers that shift between electro funk and moodier numbers – really setting up the action with a dose of horror, and maybe having a depth that can last longer than the film itself! Instrumentation is very 80s, in the best way possible – lots of keyboards and electro drum patterns – at a level that certainly make the DeAngelis brothers a key precursor to the sort of sounds that are very much favored by the Stranger Things generation. 17 tracks in all – and very strong all the way through. LP, Vinyl record album
(Colored vinyl pressing from 2020, still sealed with indicating sticker.)
29
Elektra/
A 2LP set of rare Doors – the LA Woman Workshop Sessions – three sides of never-before-released tracks from the sessions, plus a laser-etched fourth side with the "Electric Woman" art originally issued with the landmark LA Woman LP! The vinyl focuses exclusively on the unreleased material – with alternate versions of "The Changeling", "Love Her Madly", "The Wasp (Texas Radio And The Big Beat)" and "Riders On The Storm", plus versions of "Cars Hiss By My Windows", "LA Woman" and "Been Down So Long" featuring rhythm guitar by Marc Benno. Last, but not least the previously unreleased song "She Smells So Nice" and "Rock Me". LP, Vinyl record album
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Awesome Tapes From Africa, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
There's nothing quite like the voice of Nahawa Doumbi – a sound that's lean and powerful at once, haunting and heartfelt, and served up here on a set of tunes that were originally only issued on cassette in her homeland of Mali! The music features really deft guitar work from N'Gou Bagayoko – who crafts these lines that are as rhythmic as they are melodic – dipping, turning, and making great musical moments alongside the fantastic lyrics. Titles include "Tou Dibile", "Djankonia", "Sokono Woulouni", "Nianimanjougou", and "Kourouni". LP, Vinyl record album
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GRP, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Featuring Dave and Don Grusin on acoustic and electric pianos, Rhodes, and OBX synthesizer, Lee Ritenour and Eric Gale on guitars, Steve Gadd on drums, Anthony Jackson on bass, Rubens Bassini on percussion, George Young on saxophones, flute, and piccolo, Tiger Okoshi on trumpet and flugelhorn, and The Dream Orchestra featuring NHK Strings and Tokyo Brass Ensemble. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
32
CBS (France), 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
33
Los Lobos —
La Pistola Y El Corazon ... LP Slash/
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp.)
34
SoNo, 1987. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
35
Philips (France), Early 70s. Very Good ... $4.99
A live recording – at the Olympia! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
36
Milhaud —
Saudades Do Brazil/Columbia, 1952. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split bottom seam, discoloration from age, and light surface wear.)
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Trova (Brazil), 1970. Very Good ... $9.99
A rare session by Vinicius – featuring a 1970 recording in Buenos Aires – with Maria Creuza and Toquinho. Creuzza was at her best during the early 70s – and working here with the classic bossa team of poet Vinicius De Moraes and guitarist Toquinho, she really sparkles with a sound that's some of her best singing on record. The trio sing separately or together from track to track – and the set includes a lot of great work that's in the Black Orpheus or Afro Sambas mode. Titles include "Canto De Osshana", "A Felicidade", "Tomara", "Canto De Osshana", "Minha Namorada", "Valsa Da Tunisia", "Lamento No Morro", and a great version of Caetano Veloso's "Irene"! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has heavier surface & ring wear, edge wear & aging.)
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Caroline, 1990. Near Mint- ... $39.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Contemporary, 1953. Good ... $3.99
One of the earliest sets issued under the name of the Lighthouse All-Stars – that hip assemblage of west coast players headed by bassist Howard Rumsey – hardly a household name on his own, but well-remembered for all the great work done at this famous club! The lineup is a who's who of key players on the west coast at the time – Shorty Rogers and Maynard Ferguson on trumpet, Jimmy Giuffre and Bob Cooper on tenor, Hampton Hawes on piano, Milt Bernhart on trombone, and Shelly Manne on drums – and some tracks are a bit longer than usual, offering up freer solo space than you're likely to get on other west coast dates – a key contribution of the All-Stars recording mode. Titles include "Creme De Menthe", "Four Others", "La Sonicalli", "Morgan Davis", "Bernie's Tune", "Viva Zapata", and "All The Things You Are". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear. Vinyl has a number of deep marks.)
40
DRG, 1983. Sealed ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
41
Artone (Netherlands), Early 1970s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging, some edge wear, small sticker remnants and a distro sticker in front, and is lightly bent at the spine.)
42
Columbia, 1974. Sealed ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
43
Son Art (Mexico), 1970s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, small blemishes, and is lightly stained at the spine.)
44
Polydor (Spain), 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
45
Geffen, 1985. Sealed ... $9.99 14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed in clean shrink.)
46
Ys —
Madame La Frontiere ... LP Philips (France), 1976. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover is lightly bent at the spine.)
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Bizarre, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
A key record in showcasing Frank Zappa's blend of complicated compositions and all-out jamming – that mix of hard rock and serious songwriting that would direct his energy for most of the 70s – yet still pretty darn raw at this point! The album's a live one – with some of the same great spontaneous energy of the Fillmore set, but even less silliness – even amidst the album's longer songs and weirdass lyrics! The set begins with the extended "Billy The Mountain" – definitely a journey in music – then rolls into "Call Any Vegetable", "Eddie Are You Kidding", "Magdalena", and "Dog Breath". LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bizarre pressing. Cover has some surface wear.)
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Epic (Japan), 1950s/
With selections by Yves Montand, Barbara, Patachou, Alain Barriere, Line Renaud, Leo Ferre, and Marcel Amont. LP, Vinyl record album
(Comes in a cool foil cover with an image of the Eiffel Tower, much nicer than it looks here . Includes obi, printed inner sleeve, and lyric sheet. Cover is bumped at the top left corner.)
49
George Benson —
Weekend In LA ... LP Warner, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Ode To A Kudu", "We As Love", "Lady Blue", "Windsong", "Weekend In LA", "It's All In The Game", and his classic take on "On Broadway". LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a light & short click on "Windsong". Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
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Debussy/RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shaded dog stereo pressing. Cover has wear, seam splitting, and light staining on the back.)
51
Francis Lai —
La Lecon Particuliere (Japanese pressing) ... LP Disques AZ (Japan), Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little soundtrack that's got some really wonderful go-go tunes that have that hip 60s "jerk" style that was so big in French pop! Served up here in a rare Japanese vinyl pressing, too! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi! Inside gatefold has some light aging – outside is very nice. YS 2227 AZ)
52
Los Lobos & Others —
La Bamba ... LP Slash, 1987. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features more than a side of work by Los Lobos – their own 80s takes on Ritche Valens classics – plus more by Bo Diddley, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, and Howard Hutsberry. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
53
Martinu —
Nonet/Hyperion (UK), 1982. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a DMM sticker, with light wear and a small sticker in back.)
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Bobby Quesada —
La Mafia Del Guaguanco ... LP Mary Lou, Late 1960s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Bobby Quesada's definitely earning his nickname of "the hard one" here – not just for his tough mafia look on the cover of the record, but also for the lively grooves underneath! The record's got a rougher and more ragged edge than some of Bobby's contemporaries – bold trumpet in the lead of most of the tunes, and a chunky percussive bottom that often has a fair bit of rootsy rhythms. Rhythms are wider ranging than you might expect – and vocals are by Luis Rodriguez and Felo Barrie. Titles include "Los Siete Refranes", "La Rosa Oriental", "La Mafia Del Guaguanco", "Le Duele Una Pata Al Pato", "Hay Un Fuego En Cienfuego", and "Guajira El Son Te Llama". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has a slight bump in one corner – but this is a great copy overall.)
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Sexteto Habanero —
Roots Of Salsa Vol 2 – La Historia De Son Cubano ... LP Folklyric, 1920s. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue, still sealed with light wear.)
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Stanley Turrentine —
La Place ... LP Blue Note, 1989. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Ambrosia —
Life Beyond LA (Nautilus Super Discs) ... LP Warner/
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the edges.)
58
Bartok —
Dance Suite/London, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
59
Dave Brubeck —
A La Mode ... LP Fantasy, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An unusual Dave Brubeck set from the start of the 60s – surprisingly on Fantasy, given his Columbia fame of the time – and with a slightly different lineup that features the great Bill Smith on clarinet! Smith's got a cool modern sound that's not unlike Jimmy Giuffre – icy but expressive too, and both a great fit for the band because and apart from their usual work with Paul Desmond! Eugene Wright's still on bass, and Joe Morello plays some wonderfully time-kept drums – on titles that include "The Piper", "Frisco Fog", "Lydian Line", "Ballade", "One For The Kids", "Catch Me If You Can", and "Peace Brother". LP, Vinyl record album
(OJC pressing. Cover has light wear.)
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Canteloube —
Songs Of The Auvergne Vol 2 – Netania Davrath/Vanguard, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label Stereolab pressing in the textured cover.)
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Benny Carter —
Sax A La Carter ... LP United Artists, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A bracingly simple album from Benny Carter – one recorded with small group west coast backing, in a style that really lets us focus on his wonderful tone! The set's one of Carter's most obscure from later years – a 1960 session recorded with Jimmy Rowles on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums – and mostly featuring older numbers interpreted by Carter with a great deal of charm, and simple but effective work on the solos. Benny plays alto on most of the set, but also overdubs tenor on 2 tracks, and plays a bit of soprano on another. Titles include "Ennui", "Moon Of Manakoora", "I Should Care", "Far Away Places", "Friendly Islands", "Understand", and "All Or Nothing At All". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has some surface and edge wear, light aging, a small piece of green tape at the spine, and some sticker remnants in back.)
62
Willy Chirino —
Quien Salvo La Ciudad ... LP Gema (Puerto Rico), Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Love Van", "Mi Luna De Miel", "Cornelio", "Con Lo Que Tiene Atras", and "Oye Corazon". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole and a light stain in one corner – but this is a great copy overall.)
63
Cal Collins —
Cincinnati To LA ... LP Concord, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
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Bobby Cruz with Ricardo Ray —
Amor En La Escuela ... LP Vaya, 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Vocalist Bobby Cruz gets some great backings from Ricardo Ray – on titles that include "Nina", "El Roble", "Shu La La", "Sin Explicacion", "No Puedo", "Patricia", and "Get It All". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing!)
65
Blossom Dearie —
Give Him The Ooh-La-La ... LP Verve, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Blossom Dearie's fantastic albums for Verve – all of which stand as some of the best recorded work she ever did! The album features Blossom in a warm intimate group, which gives great focus to her endearing voice, and lively piano. She's backed by Ray Brown and Herb Ellis, and she sings some nice groovy numbers that hearken back to her days in France – including "The Riviera", "Plus Je T'Embrasse", and "Give Him The Ooh-La-La". Nice stuff, and with a groovy cover to boot! LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – MV 2546. A nice copy!)
66
Sacha Distel —
Edition La Chanson Vol VII ... LP Philips (Germany), Late 1950s/
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner and unglued seams held by clear tape.)
67
Doors —
LA Woman ... LP Elektra, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Maybe one of our favorite Doors records of all time – if only for the long Fender Rhodes solo by Ray Manzarek on the album's final track, "Riders On The Storm"! Yet the whole album is pretty darn great, too – the last to feature Jim Morrison, who would leave the planet shortly after the album was released! There's a looser, more mature feel to the whole record – still lots of the territory the group had explored on previous albums, but also maybe more relaxed in the studio – knowing when to go for a hook when needed, but also letting some of the tunes really find themselves too. Titles include the hits "Riders On The Storm", "LA Woman", and "Love Her Madly" – plus "The Changeling", "Been Down So Long", "Cars Hiss By My Window", "The WASP", "L'America", and "Hyacinth House". LP, Vinyl record album
(Butterfly label pressing, in the round corner window cover, with yellow inner sleeve. Cover has some edge & ring wear.)
68
Fania All-Stars —
Viva La Charanga ... LP Fania, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Fania All Stars pay tribute to a form that inspired many of its players – but which faded from Latin vogue before the group was properly formed in the late 60s. The session's a nice bit of retro Latin, with some strong late era salsa touches. Titles include "Guajira Con Tumbao", a great groover, plus "Hueso Y Pellejo", "Me Voy Pa Moron", "Naranjo Y Lucas", "Isla Del Encanto", and "Vacila Con Tu Trago". LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover and label on Side B have a small name in marker.)
69
BB King —
LA Midnight ... LP ABC, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
BB King brings in a sweet dose of jazz to his work – just a touch of the funkier backings that some of his electric contemporaries were getting at the time – maybe not as hard-wailing as some of the Chess funky blues records, but definitely somewhere in that direction! Players on the date include Mel Brown and Jesse Davis on guitars, Bobby Bryant on trumpet, Red Holloway on tenor, Plas Johnson on baritone, Clifford Coulter and Victor Feldman on piano, and the great Earl Palmer on drums. Titles include "Help The Poor", "Can't You Hear Me Talking To You", "Midnight", "I Got Some Help I Don't Need", "I've Been Blue Too Long", "Lucille's Granny, and "Can't You Hear Me Talking To You". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing in the textured cover, with a few rounded corners.)
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Noro Morales —
Merengue A La Noro ... LP RCA, Mid 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Noro Morales turns his rich talents to a set of merengue tracks – but the style's a lot different than you'd expect from the later sound of the genre! Instead, these cuts have a sly sinister sound, with kind of a snakey approach that adds a nice element to the music, and which keeps things in a lively 50s Latin mode. Tracks include "Tropical Merengue", "Lo Casaron", "Dona Ramona", "Siren", "The Twins", and "Can't Help It". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has clear tape on all seams, tiny peel spot from sticker removal, aging, some pen on the back.)
71
Bill Nelson —
Love That Whirls (Diary Of A Thinking Heart)/PVC, 1982. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Special version of the album – packaged in the main cover, but with a bonus LP of La Belle Et La Bete. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Love That Whirls (Diary Of A Thinking Heart) ... CD 13.99(UK Mercury pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a hype sticker.)
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Orquesta Cuchon —
Tumbaron La Veintiuna ... LP MiCris (Puerto Rico), 1976. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Vinyl has some heat & oxidation and plays with light surface noise. Cover has staining, half split bottom seam, some surface wear.)
73
Esther Phillips —
Burnin' – Live At Freddie Jett's Pied Piper, LA ... LP Atlantic, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A key moment in the career of Esther Phillips – and a record that really has her shaking off the rougher bluesy styles of the earlier years, and pointing the way towards strong jazz success in the 70s! The album's definitely burnin, but with a sophisticated vibe too – as Esther works with backing from a small combo that includes Jack Wilson on piano, Richard Tee on organ, Chuck Rainey on bass, and Cornell Dupree on guitar – a lineup that almost hits the same vibe as her later work on CTI/
(Red & green Broadway pressing. Cover has light wear.)
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Franck Pourcel —
Les Baxter's La Femme ... LP Capitol, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A lush romantic reading of Les Baxter's extended suite "La Femme", a bunch of Frenchy sounding compositions designed to fit nicely with Capitol's "Capitol Of the World" series. Pourcel conducts the work in a rich European style, with the usual overblown number of musicians in the orchestra, and a heavy heavy sound that leaves not a second of silence in the entire work. Titles include "Les Cuisses", "La Nuque", "Les Bras", "Les Yeux", and "Les Doigts". LP, Vinyl record album
(Duophonic stereo rainbow label pressing.)
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Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz —
El Sonido De La Bestia ... LP Vaya, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Don't let the title fool you, because it's similar to the album that Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz started off the 70s with – El Bestial Sonido – but the record's something quite different indeed! This set has Ricardo and Bobby exploring a more spiritual side of their music – one that's still socially conscious, and still plenty heavy on the Puerto Rican salsa of their fame – but one that also features all original material with themes of faith and redemption. Of course, if you're not a Spanish speaker, all you'll really notice is that the album's got plenty of salsa grooves – and at some level, that's really the genius of the album – as Ray and Cruz pushed a new sensibility into mainstream salsa audiences. Titles include "Eres Tu", "El Relajo", "Juan En La Cuidad II", "Pra Tra Y Pa Tra", and "El Sonido De La Bestia". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing!)
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Sonny Stitt —
Shangri-La ... LP Prestige, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sonny Stitt's grooving nicely here with organist Don Patterson – at a level that's similar to some of the records that Patterson cut with Booker Ervin – just organ, tenor, and a bit of drums –a very a very stripped down, very laid back set of tracks that has a focus on free running solos! Billy James handles the drums, and often lays out to give just the organ and tenor plenty of room to play – which makes for a really open-ended session with a wonderfully organic vibe. Titles include "My New Baby", "Soul Food", "The Eternal One", and "Shangri-La" with a strong soul jazz sensibility. Plus, Stitt also gives a rare vocal performance on the cut "Mama Don't Allow"! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original blue label pressing with Van Gelder/Stereo stamps – a nice copy! Cover has a tiny bit of wear in one corner, but is great overall.)
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Zoraida Y Orquesta De Juan Carrubba —
Soy De La Tierra ... LP Industria De Licores Del Valle (Colombia), Early 1970s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
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Luis Bacalov —
La Seduzione ... LP Cetra (Italy), 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A very cool record from Luis Bacalov – and one with a sound that's quite different than some of his more familiar, more sentimental soundtrack material! This one's got a wild mix of modes – from moody, atmospheric tracks, to funky bits, to more tripped-out passages – all with instrumentation that feels much more like it's from the Piccioni or Umiliani camp than the usual Bacalov styles! The whole thing's one of the more obscure numbers in Luis' soundtrack catalog – but it may well also be one of the best, thanks to titles that include "Hello Quincey", "Tucumania", "Nago", "Pinha Tamburim", "Lisa G", "Members Only", and "Anagramma". LP, Vinyl record album
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Billy Barnes —
Billy Barnes' LA ... LP BB, 1963. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A very groovy musical – one done quite far from the bright lights of Broadway, in early 60s LA – with lyrics and presentation that offer up a wry postwar commentary on the city! The whole thing has the feel of some of the hipper off-Broadway material of the time – very witty little tunes, penned by Billy Barnes in a Tommy Wolf/
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Ray Barretto —
La Cuna ... LP CTI, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A nice jammer from the "second wind" period of CTI – and a strong return to Latin jazz for Ray! The set's a great mixture of smooth CTI electric funk and Latin-oriented grooves – and it features work by Ray on congas and percussion, plus a list of players that includes Tito Puente, Charlie Palmieri, Steve Gadd, John Tropea, Carlos Franzetti, and Willie Torres. The melds the styles beautifully – with plenty of languid, rubbery jamming with percussion that thumps just hard enough! Really kind of a stunner from '79 – one that came at welcome time for both Barretto and CTI! Includes the great electric Latin groover "Mambotango", plus "The Old Castle", "La Cuna", and a sublime vocal remake of Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise"! LP, Vinyl record album
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Berlioz/Deutsche Grammophon (Germany), 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
82
Pedro Conga —
No Te Quites La Ropa ... LP Sonotone, 1987. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Piper Pimienta Diaz —
El Show Man De La Salsa ... LP Discomoda (Colombia), 1977. Fair ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
84
Baby Dodds —
Jazz A' La Creole ... LP GHB, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Don Ewell, Albert Nicholas, Pops Foster, James P Johnson, and Danny Barker. LP, Vinyl record album
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Faces —
Ooh La La ... LP Warner, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The final full album from the legendary Faces – a group who've got all their best elements sharply in focus here, in a way that really stands apart from the growing solo fame of Rod Stewart! Rod the god is still at the helm on vocals – and really sounds incredible – but the group energy of performance is what really drives things throughout – the vibe that makes you realize that these guys play together as well as they party together! Ronnie Wood is sublime on guitar, Kenny Jones tears up the drum kit, and Ronnie Lane's sense of timing holds the whole thing together beautifully. Titles include "Silicone Grown", "Cindy Incidentally", "My Fault", "Borstal Boys", "Glad And Sorry", "Just Another Honky", and the title track "Ooh La La" – which features Wood on lead vocals, and has maybe grown on to become one of the best-remembered Faces tracks over the years! LP, Vinyl record album
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Fania All-Stars —
Lo Que Pide La Gente ... LP Fania, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A mid 80s studio set from the Fania All Stars – and proof that the group was still going great at this time – almost reverting to their older modes of the early 70s, and shaking free of the more electric, more soul-based styles that group was using during their time at Columbia Records! The style here is very much in the spirit of the group's roots – long tracks that spin out with plenty of space for all the collaboration that made the Fania All Stars not only unique in Latin music, but a real model of artistic cooperation that other genres could certainly share! The group for this date includes vocals by Ismael Miranda, Celia Cruz, Adalberto Santiago, and Hector Lavoe – and titles include "Por Eso Yo Canto Salsa", "Usando El Coco", "El Rey De La Puntulidad", and "La Tierra No Es Pa La Guerra". LP, Vinyl record album
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Tito Gomez —
Lo Mejor De Tito Gomez Con La Riverside ... LP Color (Venezuela), Early 90s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Dexter Gordon —
Blues A La Suisse ... LP Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Recorded live at Montreux in 1973 – with Hampton Hawes on electric and acoustic piano, Bob Cranshaw on electric bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
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Great Jazz Trio —
Direct From LA ... LP East West (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
The Great Jazz Trio really stretch out here – taking each of the album's four songs at a mighty relaxed pace – which allows even more room than ever for the creative expression of Hank Jones on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums! The cover's got a slick look that might be more at home on a fusion record – but the set's all acoustic, and has this warm, personal vibe that's really tremendous – that special sound that the three legendary musicians brought to their great run of albums in this format! Titles include "Satin Doll", "My Funny Valentine", "Night In Tunisia", and "Round Midnight". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Direct From LA (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 29.9990
Mel Henke —
La Dolce Henke ... LP Warner, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful bit of hipster tracks from the early 60s! Mel Henke was part Esquivel, part Pete Rugolo, part Ken Nordine, part Kenyon Hopkins – and one of the best, and most underrated of the late 50s/
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Yolocamba Ita —
Revolutionary Songs Of El Salvador – Canto A La Patria Revolucionaria ... LP Flying Fish, 1981. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
92
Francis Lai —
Passager De La Pluie (Rider In The Rain) (Japanese pressing) ... LP Columbia (Japan), 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic soundtrack from the great Francis Lai! The record is one of his most unusual – and features a number of short songs that focus on spare keyboard work, either on organ, piano, or electric piano, and with some cool groovy instrumentation, and a bit of light strings and woodwinds. The slow sensuous themes are among some of the best Lai instrumental work we've ever heard – and the soundtrack is a real gem from one of the best points in his career. The set kicks off with the vocal number "Le Passager De La Pluie", sung by the lovely Severine, and includes the cuts "Theme Des Voitures", "L'Arrestation", "Theme Dobbs", "Souvenir De Melancolie", "Le Viol", and "Theme Bestial". Wonderful stuff! LP, Vinyl record album
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Liszt —
Sonata In B Minor/Philips (Netherlands), 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Ennio Morricone —
La Cage Aux Folles (Birds Of A Feather) ... LP Cerberus, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A huge international hit for Morricone – quite a surprise, given the warmth and whimsy in the music – which is a real change from some of the maestro's darker moments of the 70s! The tunes often use light electric instrumentation in these really nice ways – playful, and certainly comedic – but with these occasional deeper touches that are definitely Morricone, too – especially in some of the slower moments that have this great interplay between woodwinds and keyboards. One of these is the track "L'Onorevole Famiglia", worth the price of the album alone! LP, Vinyl record album
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Mussorgsky-Ravel —
Pictures At An Exhibition – Andre Vandermoot/Command, 1961. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Tommy Olivencia —
La Primerisima ... LP Inca, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
97
Luis Perez —
Ipan In Xiktli Metztli – Mexico Magico Cosmico – El Ombligo De La Luna ... LP Issste/
A wonderfully hard-to-categorize album from the start of the 80s – a Mexican record that mixes folkloric roots with electronic instrumentation – but all in a way that sounds much more ancient than you'd expect for the time! The fusion of modes here is wonderful – almost at a level that reminds us of some of the Graeme Revell experiments of the mid 80s, or some of the more organic electronics from Japan – as the whole thing feels a lot more acoustic than electric, with a wonderful blend of woody sounds, percussion, and other great elements. Titles include "In Altepetal Tonal", "I Pan In Xiktli Metztli", "Xochiyaoyoloh", and "Ketzalkoatl Yauh Miktlan". LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ipan In Xiktli Metztli – Mexico Magico Cosmico – El Ombligo De La Luna ... CD 9.99
Ipan In Xiktli Metztli – Mexico Magico Cosmico – El Ombligo De La Luna ... LP 25.99
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Peru Negro —
Peru Negro – Gran Premio Del Festival Hispanoamerico De La Danza Y La Cancion ... LP Virrey (Peru), 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An Afro-Peruvian classic, and a folkloric set that really gets at the complicated modes of the genre! There's plenty going on here, but always in a relatively organic way – an unusual blend of Spanish-styled guitar, earthy percussion, and vocal passages that evoke styles from island cultures in Cuba, Haiti, and even Cape Verde! The real mystery is how these elements came into play on the other side of South America – and with such a timeless quality that the record feels far more ancient than the 1973 date of its release – maybe like some of the Discos Marcos Pereira releases in Brazil at the same time. Titles include "Cancion Para Ekue", "El Payande", "Negrito De Donde Vienes", "Ollita Noma", "Toro Mata", and "Pobre Negrita". LP, Vinyl record album
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Rachmaninoff/London, Mid 1950s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
100
Ravel —
Gaspard De La Nuit/Deutsche Grammophon (Germany), 1974. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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