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Grover Washington Jr —
Inner City Blues ... CD 
Kudu/Verve, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sweet funky jazz from Grover Washington – an early standout session from his classic years on Kudu Records, put together with hip arrangements from the mighty Bob James! The record's got the same spacious sense of grooving as James' first few for CTI – a style that's funky fusion, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Grover Washington Jr —
Reed Seed ... CD Motown/Verve, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
A smoothed out late 70s set from Grover Washington Jr – a fairly slick affair of soul jazz – really honing in on the melodic soulful side of his sound for this one that balances a more crossover ready sound with spacier touches! The record features one a pop jazz take on "Just The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ben Webster —
Ballads ... LP 
Verve, Mid 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Ben Webster and ballads – what more could you want? This nice 2LP set brings together some fantastic Webster work from his mid 50s years at Verve – featuring larger arrangements by Ralph Burns and Billy Strayhorn, plus small group playing with Teddy Wilson. At face value, the set is ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ben Webster —
Ben Webster & Associates ... CD Verve, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic late Webster material, recorded in a laidback setting for Verve, with associates that include Coleman Hawkins, Budd Johnson, Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Jones, and Les Spann. Side one is a very long version of "In A Mellow Tone", with a blowing session solo approach – and side two ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ben Webster & Associates (Verve master edition) ... CD 6.99
Ben Webster —
Ben Webster & Associates ... LP Verve, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic late Webster material, recorded in a laidback setting for Verve, with associates that include Coleman Hawkins, Budd Johnson, Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Jones, and Les Spann. Side one is a very long version of "In A Mellow Tone", with a blowing session solo approach – and side two ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ben Webster & Associates (Verve master edition) ... CD 6.99(70s pressing in a green cover, with some ring and edge wear.)
Verve, 1959. Used ... $6.99
Classic late Webster material, recorded in a laidback setting for Verve, with associates that include Coleman Hawkins, Budd Johnson, Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Jones, and Les Spann. Side one is a very long version of "In A Mellow Tone", with a blowing session solo approach – and side two ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2000 Verve Master Edition.)
Ben Webster —
Jazz Round Midnight ... CD Verve, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ben Webster —
King Of The Tenors (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nobody deserves the title of King Of the Tenors more than Ben Webster – as his warm soulful style influenced countless players in his day, and stil sounds pretty darn great today! This early Verve LP features some excellent small combo work by Ben, playing as the main soloist in smaller ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1993 PolyGram pressing.)
Ben Webster —
Soulville ... CD Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
About as classic as you can get for Ben Webster on Verve Records – a nicely mature, nicely laidback session that really captures the energy promised in the title! The sidemen are all in an easygoing, soulful mode – Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 1989 BMG Direct pressing.)
Ben Webster —
Soulville ... LP Verve, 1958. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
About as classic as you can get for Ben Webster on Verve Records – a nicely mature, nicely laidback session that really captures the energy promised in the title! The sidemen are all in an easygoing, soulful mode – Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with trumpeter logo and wide deep groove. Cover has a mostly split top seam and spine, some surface wear.)
Ben Webster —
Soulville (180 gram pressing) ... LP Verve, 1957. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
About as classic as you can get for Ben Webster on Verve Records – a nicely mature, nicely laidback session that really captures the energy promised in the title! The sidemen are all in an easygoing, soulful mode – Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Acoustic Sounds series pressing – heavy cover and vinyl!)
Verve, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
The stuff of legends, and one of the best sides that Webster cut for Verve in the 50s, this reissue adds a whole 'nother set of quartet sides, recorded with almost the same group, minus Herbn Ellis and replacing Stan Levey with Ed Thigpen. On the original LP the group's a quintet – with the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Ben Webster —
Soulville (Verve Master Edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
About as classic as you can get for Ben Webster on Verve Records – a nicely mature, nicely laidback session that really captures the energy promised in the title! The sidemen are all in an easygoing, soulful mode – Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar, Ray Brown on bass, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ben Webster & Coleman Hawkins —
Tenor Giants ... LP Verve, 1957/1959. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A late 70s pressing of some classic Verve sides from the 50s, featuring two masters of the tenor, blowing side by side in a couple of small group settings: one with rhythm backing by Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, and Alvin Stoller and the other with Jimmy Jones, Les Spann, Ray Brown and Jo ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ben Webster & Oscar Peterson —
Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson ... CD Verve, 1959. Used ... $1.99
Beautifully laidback blowing from the great Ben Webster – captured here in perfect late 50s formation, with wonderful rhythm support from the Oscar Peterson Trio! The tunes aren't super-long, but still have a relatively open feel – possibly improvised in the studio, with a mellow but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson ... LP 49.99(1997 Verve Master Edition.)
Verve, 1959. Very Good ... $49.99
Beautifully laidback blowing from the great Ben Webster – captured here in perfect late 50s formation, with wonderful rhythm support from the Oscar Peterson Trio! The tunes aren't super-long, but still have a relatively open feel – possibly improvised in the studio, with a mellow but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson ... CD 1.99(Stereo Verve Records Inc pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Ben Webster & Oscar Peterson —
Soulville (2LP pressing) ... LP Verve (UK), Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
The stuff of legends, and one of the best sides that Webster cut for Verve in the 50s, this reissue adds a whole 'nother set of quartet sides, recorded with almost the same group, minus Herbn Ellis and replacing Stan Levey with Ed Thigpen. On the original LP the group's a quintet – with the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Ben Webster (with Harry Carney) —
Music For Loving (Music For Loving/Verve, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful stuff! Ben Webster blows soulful late night ballads over strings – a perfect combination, and a wonderful idea that was first executed on two LPs in the 50s: Music For Loving and Music With Feeling, both of which are reissued here with some extra unreleased material! Backings are ... (Jazz) read more CD
Randy Weston —
Caravan – Portraits Of Duke Ellington ... CD Verve (France), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest moments of brilliance in Weston's later comeback years – part of a series of trio recordings in which he paid tribute to piano geniuses of years past! This one's quite possibly the best in the series – as it features a strange Monk-ish take on the sound of Ellington ... (Jazz) read more CD
Randy Weston & Melba Liston —
Volcano Blues ... CD Verve/Gitanes, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Randy plays beautifully on a set of blues-inspired tracks arranged by Melba Liston – working with horn players that include Teddy Edwards, Benny Powell, Wallace Roney, and Hamiet Bluiett to come up with some really striking tunes that differ greatly from a lot of his other classic work! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Randy Weston Sextet with Booker Ervin —
Monterey '66 ... CD Verve, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
A never-issued performance from Randy Weston – captured during a time when he wasn't recording as much as before! The group here features Booker Ervin on tenor, Cecil Payne on baritone, and Ray Copeland on trumpet – with Bill Wood on bass, Lenny McBrowne on drums, and Big Black on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Mark Whitfield —
Forever Love ... CD Verve, 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
Joe Williams —
Every Day – The Best Of The Verve Years ... CD Verve, Mid 50s/Late 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With 31 tracks including "The Comeback", "Stop, Pretty Baby", "Who She Do", "Come Rain Or Come Shine", "Too Good To Be True", and "Sometimes I'm Happy". (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print and sealed with a mark through the barcode.)
Joe Williams —
Every Night – Live At Vine St ... CD Verve, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Joe Williams —
Greatest! – Count Basie Plays & Joe Williams Sings Standards ... CD Verve, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album of vocals by the great Joe Williams! Joe's always been a fine singer, but with Basie, he really gets the backing he needs to do his work the best. And although this album isn't as authenico as it might be, it still comes from a time when Verve really knew how to handle singers ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Joe Williams —
Greatest! – Count Basie Plays & Joe Williams Sings Standards ... LP Verve, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An excellent album of vocals by the great Joe Williams! Joe's always been a fine singer, but with Basie, he really gets the backing he needs to do his work the best. And although this album isn't as authenico as it might be, it still comes from a time when Verve really knew how to handle singers ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, including obi & insert – MV 2650.)
Verve, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Accompanied by Norman Simmons on piano, Henry Johnson on guitar, Bob Badgley on bass, and Gerryck King on drums, with guests Supersax and Marlena Shaw. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Joe Williams —
Ultimate Joe Williams ... CD Verve, 1950s/Late 80s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pat Williams —
Heavy Vibrations ... LP Verve, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful Verve madness, and a darkly twisted batch of easy instrumentals, put together by the silent genius Pat Williams. The songs are mostly covers – like "Whiter Shade of Pale", "Get Back", "Joy Joy", and "River Deep Mountain High" – and the ... (Now Sound) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing. Cover has some edge wear, yellowing from age, mostly in back, center split in the spine, and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Steve Williamson —
Journey To Truth ... CD Verve, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the songs "Meditation", "Journey To Truth", "Affirmation", "Celestial Blues", "How Ya Livin?", "Blakk Planets", "Evol Lover", and more. (Jazz) CD
Hal Willner —
Kansas City – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... CD Verve, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Kevin Mahogany on vocals, Olu Dara on cornet, Nicholas Payton on trumpet, Don Byron on clarinet and tenor, James Carter on tenor, Jesse Davis on alto, and Russell Malone on guitar. (Jazz) CD
Cassandra Wilson —
Song Book ... CD Verve, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Backed by Mulgrew Miller, Rod Williams and James Weidman on piano, Grachan Moncur III on trombone, Lonnie Plaxico on bass and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums! (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1957. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Two different sides of Verve Records in the 50s – one modern, one a bit more traditional – and both represented in live material from the Newport Jazz Festival in 1957! Side one features a stunning live performance from pianist Teddy Wilson – working in a tight trio with Milt ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s mono Japanese Polygram pressing, UMV 2622. Includes insert. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Verve, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
One of the grooviest albums recorded by trombonist Kai Winding in the 60s – a set that follows the larger ensemble mode he moved to after parting ways with trombonist JJ Johnson, yet one that also has some surprisingly groovy elements in the mix! The album was recorded in Nashville, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing – pressed at Third Man!)
Verve, 1963. Very Good+ ... $5.99
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker, some aging, and a bit of gloss peel on the opening.)
Kai Winding —
Soul Surfin' ... LP Verve, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A very groovy little record from the famous Kai Winding – hardly the trombone jazz outing you might have guessed from Kai's famous work with JJ Johnson – and instead, an electrified set that's got plenty of cool 60s touches! Winding does play trombone, but the group also features lots ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MGM/Verve, 1969. Used ... $9.99
One of the smartest moves Phil Woods ever made was to move to Paris in 1968 and pick up a European rhythm section that featured George Gruntz, Henri Texier, and Daniel Humair. At the time, the idea of a European rhythm section might have been considered suicide by some folks – but for Woods, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print sealed 2003 digipack pressing with a mark through the domestic obi.)
Lizz Wright —
Dreaming Wide Awake (with bonus track) ... CD Verve, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second outing from vocalist Lizz Wright – done in the same sweetly folksy style as her debut, but in a way that seems to have even more of a focus overall. The backing on the set is especially nice – mostly just spare keyboards, bass, and drums, plus some great work on acoustic ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Lizz Wright —
Fellowship ... CD Verve, 2010. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really righteous batch of tunes from Lizz Wright – in a set that may well be her most soulful to date! The material here comes from a host of different sources – some original tunes, spiritual tracks, some Angelique Kidjo songs, a few rockers, and even the great title cut – ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
Verve, 2008. Used ... $2.99
One of the most deeply soulful sets we've ever heard from singer Lizz Wright – a record that has an even more acoustic feel than before, which really opens up the sound nicely! Given the depth of Wright's vocals, this shift is a really great move – one that lets her really stand out ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Verve/Polygram, 1950s. Used 8 CDs ... $69.99
Essential stuff! This set collects all of Pres' studio sessions for Norman Granz and Verve and features John Lewis, Buddy Rich, Nat King Cole, Teddy Wilson, Roy Eldridge, Oscar Peterson, and Barney Kessel. The whole thing is comes in a cool hardbound, accordion fold package and includes a great ... (Jazz) read more CD
(3" razor mark on back cover, otherwise in great shape.)
Verve (Germany), Early 1950s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s issue. Cover has light wear and aging, a bit of pen in back, and is bent a bit at the bottom corners.)
Lester Young —
Lester Swings ... LP Verve, 1945/1950/1951. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Lester Young definitely swings here – on material from a number of different Verve albums of the early 50s – with work from Nat King Cole on piano and Buddy Rich on drums on one session – plus more work from either Hank Jones or John Lewis on piano, and Buddy Rich and Jo Jones on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young —
Lester Young Story ... LP Verve, Early 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A well-done collection of Lester Young's work for Verve – issued shortly after his death, and offering Prez in a variety of different settings! Most of the work is small combo material, recorded between 1950 and 1956 – all in that open, easygoing Verve style that seemed to work almost ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young —
Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio (aka President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio) ... CD Verve/Universal, 1952. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lester Young joins the Oscar Peterson trio – and the result is a classic meeting of the minds from early 50s Verve! Young's tone is tremendous throughout – that sharp-yet-cool style that had such a big influence on other 50s players, and which gets some great support here from Peterson' ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1997 Verve Master Edition.)
Lester Young —
Lester's Here ... LP Verve, 1956. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful small group playing by Lester Young – recorded with 2 different groups: one that includes John Lewis, Gene Ramey, and Jo Jones; the other including Gildo Mahones, Jessie Drakes, Gene Ramey, and Connie Kay. The mellow aspects of the players come out nicely against Young's soulful ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young —
Mean To Me (Lester Young/Norgran/Verve, Early 50s. Very Good 2LP ... Out Of Stock
2 classic 50s sessions – on a 2LP 80s set! On the first self-titled abum, Prez plays nice easy-going solos with a combo that includes Jessie Drakes on trumpet, Gildo Mahones on piano, John Ore on bass, and Connie Kaye on drums. The style of the tracks is in a warm mellow tone, which fits ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring wear, light edge wear, promo stamp.)
Lester Young —
Pres & Teddy ... LP Verve, 1956. Very Good+ ... $39.99
A classic session of mellow magic from tenorist Lester Young and pianist Teddy Wilson – both giants of jazz from an earlier generation, but maybe sounding even better here in a sublime Verve Records setting from the 50s! Young's tenor fronts the trio of Wilson – with Gene Ramey on bass ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing.)
Lester Young —
Pres & Teddy & Oscar ... LP Verve, 1952/1956. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A pairing of 2 mid-50s sides by Lester Young for Verve – one album recorded with Teddy Wilson on piano, the other with Oscar Peterson – hence the title! The Wilson session was recorded in 1956, and featuers Gene Ramey on bass and Jo Jones on drums – with tracks that include " ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young —
Pres & Teddy (with bonus track) ... CD Verve, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic session of mellow magic from tenorist Lester Young and pianist Teddy Wilson – both giants of jazz from an earlier generation, but maybe sounding even better here in a sublime Verve Records setting from the 50s! Young's tenor fronts the trio of Wilson – with Gene Ramey on bass ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Pres & Teddy ... LP 39.99
Verve, 1950/1951. Near Mint- ... $16.99
As beautiful an illustration of the genius of Lester Young as you could ever hope to find – tight, short small group numbers recorded with a keen focus on Young's amazing tone – all served up with beautiful sound throughout! The cover bills the set as being by Young and his orchestra, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s mono Japanese pressing – UMV 2672. Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, and a cutout notch.)
Lester Young —
President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio ... LP Verve, 1952. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Lester Young joins the Oscar Peterson trio – and the result is a classic meeting of the minds from early 50s Verve! Young's tone is tremendous throughout – that sharp-yet-cool style that had such a big influence on other 50s players, and which gets some great support here from Peterson' ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young & Harry Edison —
Pres & Sweets ... CD Verve, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic Verve pairing of two of its greatest soloists – both recorded here in a laidback, easily-swinging session that allows both players to shine equally! Young's tenor is always a welcome addition to any set of this nature, and Edison's playing here in a gentler, relaxed mode that's a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lester Young & Harry Edison —
Pres & Sweets ... LP Verve, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A classic Verve pairing of two of its greatest soloists – both recorded here in a laidback, easily-swinging session that allows both players to shine equally! Young's tenor is always a welcome addition to any set of this nature, and Edison's playing here in a gentler, relaxed mode that's a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lester Young, Roy Eldridge & Harry Edison —
Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great little Verve session from the late 50s – recorded in a very relaxed mode, with plenty of solo room for all the players. The tracks are all pretty extended – and include "Salute To Benny", "They Can't Take That Away From Me", "Romping", and "Ple ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print Verve Master Edition pressing.)
Lester Young/Verve, 1956. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A set with the date of 1956 very firmly planted in the title – but one that's also gone onto become a timeless ensemble session from Verve Records! The feel here is almost in jam session mode, but perhaps a bit tighter – a group of all-star players from the mid-50s, with Lester Young ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve (UK), Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
A pair of Verve Classics – back to back on this UK album from the 70s! First up is Jazz Giants 56 – a timeless ensemble session from Verve Records! The feel here is almost in jam session mode, but perhaps a bit tighter – a group of all-star players from the mid-50s, with Lester ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue. Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)
Frank Zappa —
Lumpy Gravy ... CD Verve/Hip-O Select, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing sounds from Frank Zappa – and a record that showed the world that he was also one hell of an arranger too! The album's got all the offbeat, tripped-out qualities that you'd expect from late 60s Zappa – but at times, it's also got this tightness that's really amazing – ... (Rock) read more CD
Frank Zappa —
Lumpy Gravy ... LP Verve, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Amazing sounds from Frank Zappa – and a record that showed the world that he was also one hell of an arranger too! The album's got all the offbeat, tripped-out qualities that you'd expect from late 60s Zappa – but at times, it's also got this tightness that's really amazing – ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Verve (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... $11.99 16.99
Verve, 1967. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
One of the most mindblowing pop culture pastiches of the 60s – a record that's as absolutely mad as it is absolutely free – and proof that a whole new generation of musicians like Zappa were using the studio like an instrument itself! This is work that could have never existed away ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. Cover has touch of light wear, but is great overall!)
Frank Zappa/Verve/Hip-O Select, 1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most mindblowing pop culture pastiches of the 60s – a record that's as absolutely mad as it is absolutely free – and proof that a whole new generation of musicians like Zappa were using the studio like an instrument itself! This is work that could have never existed away ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available Absolutely Free ... LP 29.99(2012 pressing.)
Frank Zappa/Verve, 1966/1967/1968. Used 3 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
(Rock) CD
(Out of print, slipcover has some wear but the individual CDs and artwork are all in great shape.)
Verve, 1966. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $59.99
A fabulous furry freakout from Frank Zappa – the start of a legendary run in the late 60s – and a record that is still as mindblowing now as it was all those many years back! There's a deadpan quality to the vocals that's unlike anything other groups were trying for at the time – ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s blue label stereo pressing with Sunset Blvd address. Includes the map insert. Cover has some shelf wear.)
Mothers Of Invention (Frank Zappa) —
Freak Out (UK pressing) ... LP Verve/EMI (UK), 1966. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A fabulous furry freakout from Frank Zappa – the start of a legendary run in the late 60s – and a record that is still as mindblowing now as it was all those many years back! There's a deadpan quality to the vocals that's unlike anything other groups were trying for at the time – ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Freak Out (2LP) ... LP 59.99(Mono UK pressing. Vinyl has oxidation on side 2 and plays with surface noise. Laminated flipback cover has some corner bends, edge wear, and aging.)
Mothers Of Invention (Frank Zappa) —
Mothermania – The Best Of The Mothers ... LP Verve, Late 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Includes tracks from "Freak Out", "Absolutely Free", and "We're Only In It For The Money". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM stereo pressing. Cover has splitting on the bottom seam, light surface wear, and discoloration from age – mostly inside the gatefold.)
Mothers Of Invention (Frank Zappa) —
We're Only In It For The Money ... CD Verve/Zappa, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
An early masterpiece from Frank Zappa – one of those records that looks like it's going to be a big ol' mess when you first see the cover – but which turns out to be a carefully calculated act of madness in the end! The Mothers have all their freeform freaky brilliance intact here ... (Rock) read more CD
Also available We're Only In It For The Money ... CD 6.99(2012 pressing.)
Verve, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $28.99 33.99
An early masterpiece from Frank Zappa – one of those records that looks like it's going to be a big ol' mess when you first see the cover – but which turns out to be a carefully calculated act of madness in the end! The Mothers have all their freeform freaky brilliance intact here ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with REV etch. Includes the insert (with the band photo cut out). Cover has top seam splitting, cutout hole, & light wear. Inner gatefold has some surface wear.)
Mothers Of Invention (Frank Zappa) —
We're Only In It For The Money (Original Master Recording gold CD) ... CD Verve, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
An early masterpiece from Frank Zappa – one of those records that looks like it's going to be a big ol' mess when you first see the cover – but which turns out to be a carefully calculated act of madness in the end! The Mothers have all their freeform freaky brilliance intact here ... (Rock) read more CD
Various —
All About Bossa Nova Vol 2 ... LP Verve (Japan), Mid 60s. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very cool album from Verve Japan – one that features tracks by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Walter Wanderley, and Gary McFarland – all as an introduction to 60s bossa nova! (Brazil) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear & aging.)
Various —
All Time Jazz Vocal Classics ... CD Verve (Taiwan), 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Louis Armstrong With Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn, Chet Baker, Astrud Gilberto, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Nina Simone, Anita O'Day, Jack Teagarden, Sarah Vaughan, and more. (Vocalists) CD
Verve/Mosaic, 1950s. New Copy 10CD ... $168.99 169.00
A much-needed collection of the famous Jazz At The Philharmonic performances of the 1950s – work that follows up the initial postwar run from producer/presenter Norman Granz, which helped lay the groundwork for Verve Records – but which hasn't gotten the full exposure it deserves! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Various —
Cole Porter In Concert – Just One Of Those Live Things ... CD Verve, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Collection of live performances from Dee Dee Bridgewater, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Shirley Horn, JJ Johnson, Sarah Vaughan, Art Tatum, Clifford Brown, and Sarah Vaughan. (Jazz) CD
Various —
Complete Jazz At The Philharmonic On Verve 1944 to 1949 (10CD box set) ... CD Verve, Late 40s. Used 10 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic package – 10CDs worth of all the great material recorded at the early Jazz At The Philharmonic concerts – headed by Verve's Norman Granz, and presented in an all-star mix of bebop, swing, and hip jazz vocals! Lots of long tracks, with extended solos, and unique meetings of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes box, 222 page booklet, and all the discs – in nice shape too!)
Verve, Early/Mid 50s. Used 5 CDs ... $29.99 34.99
An incredible document of a key genre in 50s jazz on record – the jam session tradition, recorded beautifully for Verve records by the legendary Norman Granz! The idea of a jam session was nothing new at the time, of course, but it was mostly a live phenomenon – known to players from ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Please note this copy comes with the inner slipcover but does not include the original metal case. Booklet has some wear.)
Polydor/Verve, 1989. Used ... $5.99
Music from Dave Toop, Cleveland Watkiss, the Jason Rebello Trio, Slow Fuse, Snowboy, the Jazz Renegades, Steve Williamson, the James Taylor Quartet and the Kick Horns. (New Grooves) CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Various —
Girl From Ipanema – The Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook ... CD Verve, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto, Sarah Vaughan, Billy Eckstine, Luiz Bonfa, Astrud Gilberto, Wes Montgomery, Shirley Horn, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dizzy Gillestpie – 15 tracks in all. (Brazil) CD
Verve, 1964. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Featuring the bigger hits from the Verve catalog with titles that include "Desafinado" by Stan Getz, "Walk On The Wild Side", "Hobo Flats", and "What'd I Say" by Jimmy Smith, "Girl From Ipanema" by Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Sweet September" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
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Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl ... LP Verve, 1956. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great later Norman Granz live production – with work by Ella Fitzgerald, Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet, Louis Armstrong, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and others! The original album is a landmark historic document, as it was the first ever live jazz album recorded at the legendary LA venue. ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazzclub/Verve (Germany), 1950s/1960s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Way more than just a simple collection of famous cool jazz numbers – and instead, an ultra-hip set that shows the evolution of the original sound over the space of decades and the stretch of two continents! The collection nicely avoids the obvious overplayed west coast examples of the sound, ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
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Jazz Club – Jazz For Lovers ... CD Verve/Jazzclub (Germany), 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music by Dinah Washington, John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Shirley Horn, Erroll Garner, Clifford Brown, Blossom Dearie, and Chet Baker – 18 tracks total. (Jazz) CD
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Jazz Club – Soul Jazz ... CD Jazzclub/Verve (Germany), 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Way more than just a regular set of 60s soul jazz – as the package offers up a wide variety of styles, genres, and work from both European and American sources – all at a ridiculously low price! The set brings together 18 numbers from key 60s labels like Verve, MPS, and Impulse – ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
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Jazz Club – Swinging Jazz Piano ... CD Jazzclub/Verve (Germany), 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
They weren't kidding about the title with this one – because the whole set's pretty darn swinging all the way through! But even better than that, the collection's filled with rare work from a variety of different labels in the Universal Music spectrum, especially MPS – including a fair ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
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Jazz Scene (2CDs & book) ... CD Verve, 1950. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic package – a must-have for any fan of older jazz! This CD set reissues material originally packaged in the rare Jazz Scene box set issued by Verve at the end of the 40s – a limited package of 78rpm singles that documented the styles and sounds of modern jazz at the time, ... (Jazz) read more CD
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Night Out With Verve – Wining Dining Dancing & Romancing (4CD set) ... CD Verve, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 65 tracks by Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, Oscar Peterson, Roy Eldridge, Coleman Hawkins, Chet Baker, Count Basie, Buddy DeFranco, Fred Astaire, Stan Getz, Lester Young, Dinah Washington, Mel Torme, and more. (Jazz) CD
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Norman Granz Jam Session – Vol 1 ... LP Verve, 1952. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The first album to carry the Jazz At The Philharmonic formula into the studio – and a record that virtually coined the term "jam session" for 50s jazz! Norman Granz repeats the style he'd done so well in a live setting – and brings together a host of all-star players in a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
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Norman Granz Jam Session – Vols 1 & 2 ... CD Verve (Japan), 1952. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first album to carry the Jazz At The Philharmonic formula into the studio – and a record that virtually coined the term "jam session" for 50s jazz! Norman Granz repeats the style he'd done so well in a live setting – and brings together a host of all-star players in a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Norman Granz Jam Session – Vol 1 ... LP 9.99
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Passion Of Charlie Parker ... CD Verve, 2017. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful update of the music of Charlie Parker – one that takes off from the first vocalese recordings that were inspired by Bird's music in the bebop years – but served up here in a much wider array of styles! As with the early vocalese recordings – lyrical sides based around ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
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Verve Jazz Club Vol 10 – The World Of Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin & Jerome Kern ... CD Verve (Japan), 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Mel Torme, Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell, Bud Powell, Ben Webster, Fred Astaire, Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Tal Farlow, Coleman Hawkins, and more. (Jazz) CD
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Verve Remixed ... CD Verve, 1960s/2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
A very groovy idea! This sparkling set takes older vocal jazz tunes from the Verve catalog, and uses the songs as the basis for new tracks by some of the better producers in the global groove underground. The mix of styles and eras is quite compelling – as torchy vocals drift over the top ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
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Verve Remixed 2 ... CD Verve, 1960s/2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic jazz for the 21st century – a treasure trove of tunes from Verve Records, all remixed for the modern dancefloor! The set's the second in Verve's Remixed series – and unlike the first, which focused mostly on vocal numbers, this one throws in some instrumental killers that are ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
(Sticker over barcode.)
Verve, Mid 40s/1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/Mid 90s. Used 4 CD ... Just Sold Out!
Music from Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Machito, Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter, Flip Phillips, Anita O'Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie, Mel Torme, Jimmy Giuffre, Lee Konitz, and more. (Jazz) CD
(Slipcover has some wear, booklet has a crease.)
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Verve Unmixed ... CD Verve, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set of older tracks – at a really nice price! The package features 12 older jazz and vocal tunes that formed the basis for the slick new set Verve Remixed – the original versions of tracks on that set, offered here without any remixing, so that you can put the classics back to ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
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Verve Unmixed 2 ... CD Verve, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The blueprint for a great set of future jazz – 14 original tunes that all got redone in the Verve Remixed 2 set! Verve has done a great job with the set – pulling together some excellent grooves from the 50s and 60s, served up at a price that's almost as cheap as a fancy cup of coffee! ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
(Out of print, and still sealed!)
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Verve Unmixed Christmas ... CD Verve, 1940s/1950s/1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The roots of the Verve Remixed Christmas album – but a set that stands strongly on its own as a sweet batch of classic Holiday tunes! Most of the numbers here are jazz and vocal chestnuts pulled from the Verve catalog of the 40s through the 60s – and although most are familiar, they're ... read more CD
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Wave – The Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook ... CD Verve, 1960s/Early 70s/1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Henderson, Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd, Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz, Wes Montgomery, Oscar Peterson, Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson & more. (Funky Compilations) CD
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We'll Have Manhattan – The Rodgers & Hart Songbook ... CD Verve, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Joe Williams, Shirley Horn, Anita O'Day, Louis Armstrong, Blossom Dearie, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Mel Torme, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Helen Merrill, and more. (Vocalists) CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
