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Lorez Alexandria —
Deep Roots ... LP 
Argo, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever recorded by vocalist Lorez Alexandria – and a perfect summation of her rich talents as a singer! Backing is by a small Chicago trio that includes John Young on piano, Vernel Fournier on drums, and George Eskridge on bass – but the arrangements of the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dorothy Ashby —
Dorothy Ashby ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the most stripped-down albums from legendary jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby – and one of her earliest records too! The set's got Dorothy right out front in a trio setting – working with bassist Herman Wright and drummer John Tooley – in a wonderfully jazzy take on the sound of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bridge —
String Quartets Nos 3 & 4 – Allegri String Quartet ... LP Argo (UK), 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Richard Evans —
Richard's Almanac ... LP Argo, 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A rare early trio session from bassist Richard Evans – known much more famously for his late 60s soul and jazz arrangements at Chess! The set's not only unique for it's exposure of Evans as a jazz artist, but it also marks one of the first appearances of pianist Jack Wilson – still a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer —
Art ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album of understated brilliance – one of Art Farmer's early shifts into the sublime, and an easily-blown batch of trumpet tracks that always takes our breath away! There's a sense of relaxed freedom here that's really tremendous – a difference from some of Farmer's more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... $13.99
An amazingly beautiful set of tracks from Art Farmer – playing here with superb accompaniment from a young Harold Mabern on piano, in a laidback quartet format that really lets Art open up! Art's playing is fresh and creative throughout – never too over the top, and always blown with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Perception ... CD 16.99(70s orange label pressing in a black & white cover, with a cutout notch and some wear.)
Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet —
Jazztet At Birdhouse ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the best albums ever by this crack soul jazz combo – the mighty Jazztet, an early 60s group led by Art Farmer and Benny Golson! The set was recorded in Chicago, and it features the group hard-grooving through some really well-arranged numbers – lively tunes with a snapping, in-th ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet & John Lewis —
Jazztet & John Lewis ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
We'll be the first to admit that the piano and compositions of John Lewis can sometimes be a bit stiff and academic – but that's definitely not the case on this great little record! The album features interpretations of Lewis' work by the great Farmer/Golson Jazztet – and is a pretty ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer/Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Landmark work by one of the greatest jazz outfits of the early 60s! Art Farmer and Benny Golson were both known as well-composed players during the 50s – strongly soulful, but often with a fine sense of arrangement that usually tended towards the lyrical side of things. With this group, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Argo pressing, with deep groove – nice and clean. Cover has a "Killer Joe" hype sticker too!)
King Fleming Trio —
Stand By ... LP Argo, 1962. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Incredible work from Chicago pianist King Fleming – a lost talent that had a key influence on more famous players in the scene, but who rarely got his due because he hardly left the Windy City! The set's got a really incredible feel – partly in the gentle groove of Ahmad Jamal, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label mono promo, with deep groove. Record is great – cover has some overall aging and light staining – and back has a small sticker.)
Gerhard —
Dances From Don Quixote/Argo (UK), 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Don Goldie —
Brilliant! ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of a few albums recorded by trumpeter Don Goldie for the Argo label in the early 60s – and probably the best of the bunch! This set has Goldie blowing with a group that includes Eddie Higgons on piano, Richard Evans on bass, and Fred Rundquist on guitar – gently grooving in a small ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, aging, and discoloration on the edges.)
Argo, 1961. Very Good- ... $14.99
A record with a gimmick – but one that's totally great, and really unique for the time! The "1 to 10" in the title is the way that the album spins out – as track 1 features Golson blowing solo tenor, track 2 features him in duet, track 3 a trio – and so on, until track ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo. Cover has light wear and a small stain in one corner – back has a bit of marker and a bit more staining.)
Al Grey —
Basic Grey ... LP Argo/Cadet, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Al Grey – one of the most soulful trombonists of his time – all pulled from the Chess/Argo albums Last Of The Big Plungers, Snap Your Fingers and Al Grey Billy Mitchell Sextet LPs! Easily some of Grey's hippest work – with players who include Billy Mitchell on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Al Grey —
Snap Your Fingers ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Really wonderful work from trombonist Al Grey – sounding hipper here than at any other point in his career! One of the great reason for Al's sound here is the presence of tenorist Billy Mitchell – a partner with Al in the Basie band, and a great player who gives just about any session ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Snap Your Fingers ... CD 11.99(Mono grey label pressing with deep groove. Cover has ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, some small stains and blemishes, and a DJ stamp in back.)
Al Grey —
Thinking Man's Trombone ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Given that Grey was one of those players who tried for more of a "gutbucket" sound on the trombone, we're not sure that we'd agree with the title's assessment of him as the "thinking man" – but we can say that the album's a pretty darn great batch of soul jazz groovers, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono gold label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover looks nice.)
Barry Harris —
Breakin' It Up ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A hard to find early album by the great Detroit pianist Barry Harris! Barry's playing here in a trio with William Austin on bass and Frank Gant on drums, and the tracks have a definite boppish quality to them – more straight ahead than some of the flowing lines he brought to later work in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese Baybridge pressing – UPS-2198-B. Cover has some ring and edge wear, bent at the right side and corners, and a 1-inch tear held with clear tape at the opening.)
Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Magical early work from Ahmad Jamal – a scintillating blend of piano, percussion, and bass – with a sound that was incredibly fresh at the time, and which still sounds pretty much so to our ears! The album crackles with imagination and rhythm – really hitting on all burners ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk ... LP Argo, 1962. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Stunning live work from piano genius Ahmad Jamal – still very young at this point, but already working with the fluid sense of imagination that would only unfold even more in the 60s! As with most of Jamal's live dates of the time, the balance of lyrical energy on the keys and rhythmic ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 18.99(Early 80s French pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a distro sticker in back.)
Ahmad Jamal —
But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal Trio At The Pershing ... LP Argo, 1958. Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover surface wear, aging, and large seam splits.)
Argo, 1955. Very Good- ... $14.99
Beautiful work from Jamal's early Chicago years – and a perfectly titled set that really gets at the differences he made in modern jazz! The tunes are wonderfully fluid, soulful, and swinging – but not in the gutbuckety style of other trios of the time, more in a lightly modern style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has oxidation and plays with surface noise. Cover has center ring wear with patchy peel spots, small top seam split.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Chamber Music Of The New Jazz (green cover) ... LP Argo, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful work from Jamal's early Chicago years – and a perfectly titled set that really gets at the differences he made in modern jazz! The tunes are wonderfully fluid, soulful, and swinging – but not in the gutbuckety style of other trios of the time, more in a lightly modern style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Extensions ... LP Argo, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A crucial album for Jamal – one in which he's really working in the "extensions" mode promised in the title! The tracks are all quite long – far longer than on his usual Argo sides, which is why there's only 4 in all on the whole album. The feel of the album is free and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing in a black & white cover, with a cutout notch, some ring and edge wear, and yellowing from age.)
Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A sprightly set from the Ahmad Jamal Trio – but also a record that's not as brightly colored as you might guess from the title, thanks to a nice undercurrent of darkness in the mix! Jamal's piano work is often nicely punctuated – perhaps living up to the "happy moods" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Happy Moods (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 18.99(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has bumped corners, some gloss separation at the spine, and is yellowed from age at the opening.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Jamal At The Pershing Vol 2 ... LP Argo, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, 1961. Very Good ... $4.99
Etta James —
Etta James Rocks The House ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Searing stuff – easily one of Etta James' greatest albums! The set is a non-stop jam, recorded live at the New Era Club in Nashville before a small and screaming crowd – a perfect performance all the way through, one that showcases Etta as she rarely sounded on vinyl during the 1960s. ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Chess pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Etta James —
Etta James Top Ten ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really wonderful album of Etta James material for Chess – 10 of her biggest tracks for the label, including some really hard-hitting R&B numbers, mixed with other tunes that represent the sadder, softer side of Etta's wonderful voice! Tracks include "Stop The Wedding", "S ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing with gold printing.)
Etta James —
Loving You More Every Day/Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Etta James —
Queen Of Soul ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Budd Johnson —
Off The Wall ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little album from tenor legend Budd Johnson – and a record that nicely updates his sound by pairing him with a hip 60s-styled group! The album's got a jaunty feel that's like the best soul jazz sessions on Impulse at the time – taking Budd's tenor and placing it next to trumpet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, 1958. Very Good ... $24.99
Roland Kirk —
Introducing Roland Kirk ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Introducing Roland Kirk ... CD 4.99(Pink label Cadet pressing in a black & white cover, with ring & edge wear.)
Sam Lazar —
Playback ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of a few rare albums from Hammond player Sam Lazar – a lesser-known artist from the same searing generation as Baby Face Willette and Jack McDuff, but a musician who never full got his due! This record was done for the Argo side of Chess Records, and it's got a raw sound that's equal ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sam Lazar —
Space Flight ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A tight batch of organ groovers with a raw R&B feel, recorded by the obscure St Louis organist Sam Lazar – with a very young Grant Green on guitar! The album's a bit different than Sam's other records for Argo – in that the tunes are all quite short, with a tight fast sound that's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo – a nice copy!)
Ramsey Lewis —
Country Meets The Blues ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
No blues, and only a little bit of country – mostly in the song choice for the set, and in the way the whole thing is put together! The core stylings here are still the Ramsey Lewis Trio at their early 60s best – but the record does feature a slight country-meets-soul sort of style in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, but with heavy yellowing from age and a round sticker in back.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Hour With The Ramsey Lewis Trio ... LP Argo, 1959. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Quite a rare thing for a jazz album of the time – nearly 60 minutes of music on one disc, something that was almost unheard-of in the days of 30 minute sessions! As the notes explain, the whole thing sounded so good that the engineer let the tape run more than he might in a usual set – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label Argo stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has splits on the seams and light surface wear.)
Argo, 1965. Very Good- ... $6.99
One of the biggest jazz albums of the 60s – and a crucial crossover set from the legendary Ramsey Lewis trio! The record's a live one, which gives the group a perfect chance to show off their special genius – not just soulful grooves from Ramsey on piano, but wickedly sharp and playful ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In Crowd (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Stereo blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear and aging.)
Ramsey Lewis —
In Crowd/Argo, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A huge hit for Ramsey, with his grreat soul jazz trio featuring Eldee Young and Redd Holt! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Argo, 1961. Very Good ... $5.99
In case you think the folks at Chess were putting too fine a point on the earthy origins of Ramsey's jazz, the title's actually one that follows from an earlier album Ramsey cut for Mercury – and features a similar cover of a shovel digging in the dirt! The tracks are a great blend of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono brown label pressing. Back cover has light wear & sticker. Front looks nice.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Never On Sunday ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Simple genius from the classic Ramsey Lewis Trio – Ramsey on piano, Eldee Young on bass, and Red Holt on drums! The tunes are a strong mix of originals, standards, and some nice bits from odd sources – all arranged by Ramsey and crew to make strong use of their well-styled blend of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis —
Pot Luck ... LP Argo, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Ramsey and the classic trio with Eldee Young and Red Holt – grooving away on a pot luck batch of tunes that includes material from a wide wide variety of sources, all turned into soul jazz magic by the boys! Believe it or not, Ramsey takes tunes like "Andaluza", "Arrividerci ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and discoloration from age on the back.)
Argo, 1964. Very Good ... $7.99
A killer live set from Ramsey Lewis and his classic early 60s trio – a record that's not nearly as well known as The In Crowd, but every bit as great! Drummer Red Holt and bassist Eldee Young really get in some great elements here – working with Ramsey's piano in a groove that's far ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label Cadet pressing, with deep groove. Cover has faint ring wear, but is nice overall.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Sound Of Spring ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The Ramsey Lewis Trio gets some additional orchestral backings – and with great results! The set features Ramsey, Eldee Young, and Red Holt – all playing their usual pyrotechnic blend of soul jazz and swing – supported by larger arrangements handled by Riley Hampton, done in a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Back cover has light aging.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Stretching Out ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Not much stretching going on here, as most tracks are three minutes or under – but Ramsey's in fine fine form, working with the classic Young/Holt trio lineup, crafting very groovy little numbers that have a lot more going on underneath than you'd expect from the surface! Includes the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Bach To The Blues ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The title does a good enough job of summing up the range of styles that Ramsey and his trio would use to please the crowds during their countless engagements in the early 60s – taking tunes from a variety of settings, including classical, and infusing them with a soul jazz style dripping in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Choice! – The Best Of The Ramsey Lewis Trio ... LP Argo, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sparkling collection of the soul jazz groovers churned out by Ramsey's famous first trio – the groundbreaking ensemble that featured Eldee Young on bass and Redd Holt on drums. The set does a good job of pushing past obvious hits, and includes some tasty little groovers like "Travel ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Swingin' ... LP Argo, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the first ever albums by the Ramsey Lewis Trio – featuring an assortment of lively tracks with a touch of jazz-based humor, the kind that were winning them huge audiences in Chicago at the time! With Eldee Young and Redd Holt to back him up, Ramsey's got plenty of pyrotechnics in tow ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Dodo Marmarosa —
Dodo's Back! ... LP Argo, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful later album from pianist Dodo Marmarosa – quite possibly his greatest record ever! The set's an obscure "comeback" date recorded in Chicago for Chess in the early 60s – a trio session with Richard Evans on bass and Marshall Thompson on drums – both working ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lou McGarity —
Blue Lou ... LP Argo, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Trombonist McGarity is joined by Doc Severinsen on trumpet, Bob Wilber on clarinet, tenor sax & baritone clarinet, Dick Cary on piano, alto horn & trumpet, George Barnes on guitar, Jack Lesberg on bass and Don Marino on drums. The album has a nice batch of subdued New Orleans-type brass ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, 1960. Very Good ... $24.99 29.99
One of the rarest albums of Chicago jazz from the 50s – and one of the greatest, too! Although Walter Perkins' MJT+3 went onto cut a number of records on Vee Jay with a different lineup, this early session features an all-Chicago lineup that differs from the later one, which was augmented by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo! Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a short click on the first track. Cover has some light aging, and clear tape on the top and bottom seams – but kind of hard to see.)
Argo, 1963. Very Good- ... $7.99
A prime Argo gem from James Moody – and key proof that when he wanted to, he could be one of the hippest cats working in 60s jazz! The approach here is subtle, but amazing – a blend of hardbop with some of the more modern ideas that were coming up in the post-bop generation from the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue fade label pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear, spot of sticker remnant, small split on the bottom seam. The back cover has surface wear & aging.)
Argo, 1963. Very Good+ ... $11.99 19.99
Way more than just a James Moody album – a true proof of his genius in the 60s! The album was put together under the guidance of Tom McIntosh – a very hip young writer and arranger that Moody had been pushing on other records, and who steps into the limelight here with a wonderful set ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Very nice original pressing – blue label and deep groove – record and cover are nice!)
Argo, 1959. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A magnificent little album – one of James Moody's first collaborations with arranger Tom McIntosh – one of the most sensitive jazz voices of his time. McIntosh works in a world of many tones and colors – and he really pushes Moody past straighter solo approaches, into a mode ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, ring and edge wear, lightly wrinkled at the spine, and bent at the top left corner.)
Argo, 1959. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Great work from Moody's "second phase" – the post-Overbrook time in which he picks up the flute, drops a bit of the bop style, and starts working in a much more complicated style that showed that he had a hell of a lot of room to grow as an artist! This album's Moody's second for ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light ringwear, some edge wear, and bent panels.)
Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... $6.99 11.99
A rare setting for Moody – a player who rarely cut sides with larger backing, but who sounds really wonderful here! The album's got Moody blowing mostly alto, and a bit of flute – over large backings by Torrie Zito that feature equal parts strings and woodwinds – conducted in a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light gloss separation along the spine, but looks great overall.)
James Moody —
Last Train From Overbrook ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album from Moody – one of his "comeback" albums for Chess/Argo, recorded after his release from the Overbrook institution, hence the title. By this point, Moody was writing and playing with much more of an edge than during his bebop days – and the record certainly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Moody —
Moody's Mood For Love ... LP Argo, 1956/1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Pivotal work from James Moody! The record was cut at a time when Moody was completely reinventing himself – shifting from the hard bopper of earlier years, into a sophisticated, slightly exotic player with an interest in mixing many different styles into a unique soul jazz vision. As part ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo (UK), 1973. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Teal label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, unglued bottom seam, and some yellowing from age at the top seam and opening.)
Argo, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
Although James Phelps has a deep raw soul voice – he's matched here with some nice uptown arrangements courtesy of Phil Wright, for a sound that's a lot like some of the best solo Ben E. King solo stuff for Atlantic! "Love Is A 5-Letter Word" is a nice slowly-rolling track with a ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Tan label pressing.)
Argo (Netherlands), 1987. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Vito Price —
Swinging The Loop ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rare work from obscure Chicago tenor player Vito Price – recorded back in the days when there actually used to be a jazz scene in the city's center – also known as The Loop! Price was a New Yorker by birth, but worked in Chicago clubs, TV, and radio in the 50s – and was most ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Spanish CFE/Fresh Sound reissue. Cover has light wear.)
Sensations —
Let Me In/Argo, 1961. Good ... Out Of Stock
2 classics from The Sensations – both topped off by the belting vocals of singer Yvonne Baker! "Let Me In" is the group's standout classic – a snapping, snare-heavy tune that kicks along at a catchy little clip – and "Oh Yes I'll Be True" is deeper, mellower ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Brown label pressing. Labels have wear.)
Sonny Stitt —
Burnin ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great lost gem from Sonny Stitt – one of his most obscure sides for Argo, recorded with a no-nonsense quartet that included Barry Harris on piano, William Austin on bass, and Frank Gant on drums – all on the day after the trio worked together on Harris' Breakin It Up session for the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Argo pressing with deep groove. Glossy cover has a tiny cutout hole. The back cover has light staining along the top corner.)
Sonny Stitt —
Rearin Back ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little groover from Sonny Stitt – blowing here with a very soulful group that features piano by soul jazz giant Ronnie Matthews! Matthews is at his prime here, and his heavy left-handed approach lays out some wonderful grooves for Stitt – crackling little tunes that are extra-gr ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink label Cadet pressing in a black and white cover. Vinyl has a short click on the first track. Cover has some edge & ring wear, colored in peel spot.)
Sonny Stitt —
Sonny Stitt ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A record with a simple, elegant title – and a similar cover image too – but if you know Sonny Stitt, you know there's often plenty beneath the surface, and this classic Chess Records has plenty to offer, once you start listening! The album's right up there with Sonny's work for Roost ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with obi – UPS 2209.)
Sonny Stitt & Bennie Green —
My Main Man ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A lost little cooker from Stitt and Green – recorded at a time when they were working together briefly, with backing by a Chicago organ trio that includes Bobby Buster on Hammond, Jo Diorio on guitar, and Dorel Anderson on drums. Tracks are short and fierce, but it's clear that Stitt can ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, with light wear on the back.)
Argo (UK), 1973. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A gorgeous album from the UK folk scene – vocals and guitar from Cyril Tawney, with accompaniment on concertina, melodeon, and dulcimer – all of which makes for a very haunting, moody vibe! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing – a great copy!)
Vaughan Williams —
Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis/Argo (UK), 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Walton/Argo (UK), 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Howlin Wolf, & Others —
Folk Festival Of The Blues ... LP Argo, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Not the folk festival you might expect – especially given that the blues here are electric – and a set that was recorded at a small Chicago club, not some stuffy outdoor concert on the east coast! The album's an early powerhouse meeting of the best Chess blues talents at the time ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing on Chess. Cover has light wear.)
Baby Face Willette —
Mo Rock ... LP Argo, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A screamin' set of organ tracks by the legendary Baby Face Willette – one of the best organists of the early 60s, with a sound that's a lot madder than most! This album's one of two that Baby Face cut for Argo Records in Chicago – and it's a firey trio session with Baby Face wailin' ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lem Winchester & The Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Lem Winchester & The Ramsey Lewis Trio Perform A Tribute To Clifford Brown ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums ever cut by vibist Lem Winchester – a hip talent from the soul jazz generation, but one who left our planet all too soon! Here, Lem plays vibes with backing from the Ramsey Lewis trio – excellent rhythm work from Eldee Young on bass and Redd Holt on drums – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eldee Young —
Just For Kicks – Eldee Young & Co ... LP Argo, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An early solo album cut by Eldee Young, back in the days when he was Ramsey Lewis' bassist, and before he formed the Young-Holt trio. The record's a good example of the strong humor that Eldee would later display in the Young-Holt group, and it's got a great batch of groovy tracks that have a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label promo pressing, with deep groove! Vinyl is great – cover has some light age staining near the bottom.)
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Best Of Argo Jazz ... LP Argo, 1960s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features work by Ahmad Jamal, Benny Golson & Art Farmer Jazztet, Al Grey, Lorez Alexandria, Buddy Rich, James Moody, Roland Kirk, and others! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
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