Vocalists — In Stock — CDs 
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
CDs (650) new/used, Vinyl (534) new/used, LPs (520) new/used, 12-inch (1 new), 7-inch (13 used), All (1184)
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Roulette/Warner (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... $9.99
A wonderful live set from Joe Williams – recorded at Birdland, as you'd guess from the title – and done with a raw depth that surpasses much of his studio work from the time! Joe's really moving past cliche here – using his voice with a power that hadn't been heard since his ... read more CD
(SHMCD pressing!)
Roulette/Warner (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $13.99
A gem of a record from this pair of Basie-ites – one that allows Joe Williams to hit some different modes than on his fuller records with the Count – set up here in a nicely relaxed groove with trumpeter Harry Sweets Edison! Arrangements are by Ernie Wilkins, but are more laidback than ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
A&M/Universal (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99
A soundtrack for a very silly movie – and one of the oddest albums ever recorded by the great Paul Williams – who both sings and stars in the movie as the phantom in the title! The tunes have a surprisingly heartfelt quality that really comes out when you hear them away from the movie ... read more CD
Explore, 1981. Used ... $6.99
Vocals and guitar, and nothing else more – an obscure and compelling little session from the great Joe Lee Wilson! Joe's working here with guitarist Jimmy Ponder – who backs the vocals up with a style that's always rhythmic, and filled with lots of chromatic hues – brightly ... read more CD
Capitol, 1960s. Used 3CD ... $14.99
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(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
Capitol, 1960s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
But Beautiful (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1969. Used ... $5.99
One of the greatest Nancy Wilson albums of the 60s – a small combo jazz date, done with a style that's different than some of Wilson's larger sessions of the time! The group has a relaxed, easygoing feel – and Wilson slides in with a style that's a lot more laidback and subtle than on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s. Used 4 CDs ... $39.99
Way more than just the "essence" of Nancy – an excellent 4CD set, with a huge amount of rare material! Here's the breakdown: Disc 1 features "Spanning The Decades" – a selection of rare singles and chart hits, most on CD in the US for the first time; Disc 2 is ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1960s. Used ... $2.99
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Nancy Wilson —
Lush Life ... CD Capitol, Late 60s. Used ... $4.99
Genius work from Nancy Wilson – the kind of Capitol Records gem that was partly jazz, partly soul, and very much in that special territory that made Wilson one of the most mature, sophisticated singers of the 60s! The record's got Nancy working through some material with bluer currents, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1969. Used ... $5.99
The long-overdue issue of a classic Nancy Wilson album recorded live at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas – one that captures her at the height of her youthful powers! The style here is a great illustration of the genius of Nancy Wilson at the time – an approach that was classy and careful, ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Nancy Wilson —
Nancy Wilson Show ... CD Capitol, 1964. Used ... $12.99
Early proof that Nancy Wilson was definitely on the right track with her career – a tremendous little live date recorded without any of the schmaltz or overdone showmanship of her contemporaries! Although the setting is the Cocoanut Grove, Nancy often makes us feel like she's putting over ... read more CD
Also available Nancy Wilson Show ... LP 9.99(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1960s. Used ... $11.99
Deeper soul than usual from Nancy Wilson – a collection of tunes that gets at the bluesy roots in her vocals, and which includes some nicely updated versions of older R&B tunes! Nancy remakes familiar numbers with that great blend of soul and jazz she was using in the 60s – taking ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mark Winkler —
Company I Keep ... CD Cafe Pacific, 2017. Used ... $6.99
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(Penmark through barcode.)
Life Force Jazz, 2016. New Copy ... $12.99
A very hip singer, and one of the most righteous jazz vocal albums we've heard in while! Diane Witherspoon has family ties to Jimmy Witherspoon, but her style here is completely different – in that mode of jazz singing that's way past torch, way past standards, and in much hipper territory ... read more CD
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Blowin' In From Kansas City ... CD Virgin, 1958. Used ... $3.99
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Jimmy Witherspoon —
Blue Spoon/Prestige/OJC, 1964. Used ... $15.99
A bit of blues, and a bit of jazz – in that sweet style that Jimmy was handling so well on his 60s recordings for Prestige. Backing is by a small combo that includes Gildo Mahones on piano, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Roy Haynes on drums – and titles include "The Time Has ... (Blues, Vocalists) read more CD
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World Pacific/Blue Note, 1958. Used ... $9.99
Jazzier stuff than usual for Jimmy – but that's probably because he's got backing group a group that includes Gerald Wilson, Teddy Edwards, Jimmy Allen, Hampton Hawes, and Harry Edison. David Axelrod – believe it or not – was the album's producer, and although the set sounds ... read more CD
Also available Singin The Blues ... LP 7.99(Out of print.)
