Vocalists — New Arrivals 
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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Mose Allison —
Ever Since The World Ended ... CD Blue Note, 1987. Used ... $7.99
Beautiful later work from Mose Allison – still completely charming and totally on top of his game! The set includes the fantastic title track – plus "Gettin There", "Tai Chi Life", "What's Your Movie", "I'm Alive", and "Top Forty". ... read more CD
Mildred Bailey —
Rockin' Chair Lady – 1931 to 1950 ... CD Decca, 1930s/1940s. Used ... $3.99
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(Mark through barcode, booklet has a clear promo sticker.)
Tony Bennett & KD Lang —
Wonderful World ... CD RPM/Columbia, 2002. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Tony Bennett/Fantasy, 1975/1976. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
The complete recording of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans as a duo – the Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album from '75 and the '76 follow up Together Again – back to back, plus a bonus CD of alternate takes! If you've ever doubted the real jazz sensibility of Tony Bennett, the Tony Bennett/Bill ... read more CD
(Cutout hole through barcode.)
Nat King Cole —
After Midnight (Japanese pressing with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great album, and one in which Nat King Cole returns to his roots as a jazz singer! The session differs greatly from Nat's other schmaltzy ones from the time, and it features a very "after midnight" sound – with Nat playing and singing backed only by a small combo that includes ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nat King Cole —
Golden Years – 1943 to 1946 ... CD Stardust, Mid 1940s. Used ... $1.99
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(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Nat King Cole —
Live At The Blue Note Chicago (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... CD Iconic Artists Group, 1953. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A great small club performance from Nat King Cole – of the sort he never really recorded for Capitol Records, even though this set is right in the middle of his glory days on the label! In some ways, the set hearkens back to Nat's roots – maybe no surprise, as he's back in Chicago ... read more CD
Also available Live At The Blue Note Chicago (180 gram pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP 42.99
Natalie Cole —
Unforgettable With Love ... CD Elektra, 1991. Used ... $0.99
An unforgettable album from Natalie Cole – a record that came at a time when her R&B career was faltering slightly, and a set that not only helped Natalie reach a new level of sophistication in her music – but also find a huge new audience too! If the title sounds familiar, it's ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Unforgettable With Love (180 gram pressing) ... LP 19.99
Bob Crewe —
Silhouettes – The Warwick Years ... CD Warwick (Spain), 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $8.99
Sammy Davis Jr —
Sammy Davis Jr Sings The Big Ones For Young Lovers ... CD Collectors Choice/Reprise, 1964. Used ... $16.99
A near-lost album from Sammy's years at Reprise – and an album that's got that nice bouncey style that the label was using with Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra in the 60s! A lot of the thanks goes to producer Sonny Burke, who inflects Sammy's vocals with a punched-up set of rhythms that makes ... read more CD
(2004 Collectors' Choice pressing – still sealed!)
Doris Day —
Cuttin'Capers/Columbia/Collectables, 1958/1961. Used ... $4.99
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Marlene Dietrich —
Cosmopolitan Marlene Dietrich ... CD Columbia, Early/Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print. Cutout hole through spine.)
Marlene Dietrich —
Falling In Love Again – 23 Classic Tracks ... CD MCA, 1940s/1950s. Used ... $3.99
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(1998 BMG pressing.)
Billy Eckstine —
Now Singing In 12 Great Movies (Verve Master Edition) ... CD Verve, Early 60s. Used ... $7.99
The title says it all – as Billy sings themes from 12 big movies of the late 50s and early 60s – familiar tunes done here in a nice soulful setting, with arrangements by Billy Byers, and Bobby Tucker at the head of the orchestra. Titles include "More", "The High & ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Early Years Part 2 – Ella Fitzgerald & Her Famous Orchestra 1939 to 1941 ... CD Decca, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used 2CD ... $3.99
Tracks include "Imagination", "If It Weren't For You", "Out Of Nowhere", "My Heart Belongs To Daddy", "Moon Ray", "Three Little Words", and "Muffin Man" – 42 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers & Hart Song Book ... CD Verve, Late 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A classic vocal set from Ella – filled with standards from the Rodgers & Hart songbook – including "Isn't It Romantic", "My Romance", "Spring Is Here", "Thou Swell", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon", "A Ship Without A ... read more CD
(1997 Verve Master Edition – still sealed, barcode has a cutout mark.)
Jive Bombers —
Bad Boy ... CD Savoy/Raven, Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Norah Jones —
Feels Like Home ... CD Blue Note, 2004. Used ... $0.99
Featured guests include Garth Hudson on Hammond and accordion, Levon Helm and Brian Blade on drums, and Dolly Parton on vocals. Titles include "Sunrise", "Creepin In", "Carnival Town", "In The Morning", "Be Here To Love Me", and "The Long Way ... read more CD
Louis Jordan —
Five Guys Named Moe ... CD Prism Leisure (UK), 1940s. Used ... $1.99
Sheila Jordan —
Portrait Of Sheila ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1962. Used ... $11.99
One of the only two vocal jazz albums that the Blue Note label recorded back in the day – and a haunting batch of tracks from a young Sheila Jordan! The style here is quite different than that of Jordan's later, more experimental records – and this early session shows her as an ... read more CD
Also available Portrait Of Sheila ... CD 4.99(2010 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Gene Kelly —
S Wonderful – Gene Kelly At Metro Goldwyn Mayer ... CD Rhino, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Teddi King —
In The Beginning – 1949 to 1954 ... CD Baldwin Street Music (Canada), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $6.99
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Ithamara Koorax —
Love Dance – The Ballad Album ... CD Milestone/JSR, 2003. Used ... $1.99
A relatively mellow vocal outing from Ithamara Koorax – a voice that was introduced to us from her appearances on some groovy Brazilian dancefloor tunes, including some of those from Dom Um Romao's albums! The style here is quite different – very laidback, and in the ballad mode you'd ... read more CD
Karin Krog & Dexter Gordon —
Some Other Spring – Blues & Ballads ... CD Sonet/Baybridge (Japan), 1970. Used ... $16.99
The icy voice of Norwegian singer Karin Krog is a perfect match for Dexter's deep soulful saxophone, and the two of them perform wonderfully together in this rare set of tracks recorded in 1970 with Kenny Drew on piano and Niel Henning Orsted-Peterson on bass. Krog has always been tremendously ... read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Carmen McRae —
Carmen McRae Sings Great American Songwriters ... CD Decca/GRP, 1950s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print and sealed with a penmark through the barcode.)
Carmen McRae —
Sound Of Silence ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1968. Used ... $12.99
One of Carmen McRae's great 60s albums for Atlantic Records – a set that's still strongly jazz-based overall, but which seems to have an extra dose of soul at the bottom! The approach is a bit like the best late 60s sides by Nancy Wilson or Marlena Shaw – rooted in jazz, but hipper ... read more CD
(Out of print 2012 SHM-CD pressing, still sealed with the obi.)
Helen Merrill & Ron Carter —
Duets ... CD EmArcy (Japan), 1989. Used ... $18.99
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(Out of print 1989 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Mills Brothers —
Best Of The Mills Brothers – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD Universal/Geffen, 1940s/1950s/1960s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Joe Mooney —
Happiness Of Joe Mooney/Koch, 1964/1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Two solid mid 60s albums from the Joe Mooney – who by the mid 60s had segued from a moderately successful jazz organist into a surprisingly solid nightclub crooner! On The Happiness Of. . . and The Greatness. . . LPs, from '64 and '65, Mooney endearingly tackles standards and lesser-known ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Flip Nunez —
My Own Time And Space ... CD Catalyst/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A warm set of groovers from Flip Nunez – a San Francisco-based pianist with a great Latin tinge, working here in a fantastic setting that makes for one of his greatest recordings! The album was recorded in SF in 1976, and it's got the laidback groove of some of the best sides coming from the ... read more CD
Also available My Own Time And Space ... LP 25.99(Out of print 2001 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Anita O'Day —
Anita O'Day 1975 – Gone With The Wind ... CD Venus (Japan), 1975. Used ... $9.99
An overlooked treasure from Anita O'Day – easily one of her best records of the 70s, and a record that seems to bring together both of the best aspects of her sound! At one level, there's a tightly swinging groove to the set – that great small combo jazz approach that seemed to work ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Jodie Sands —
Love Me Forever & All The Hits ... CD Marginal (Belgium), Used ... $14.99
Frank Sinatra —
Live In Australia 1959 ... CD Blue Note, 1959. Used ... $1.99
A really great live set – recorded with small combo backing led by vibist Red Norvo, plus work from Jimmy Wyble on guitar, and Jerry Dodgion on flute and alto! CD
(1997 Blue Note/Capitol pressing with a promotional sticker on the booklet cover and stamp on CD.)
Frank Sinatra —
Unheard Frank Sinatra Vol 4 – I'll Be Seeing You – The Songs Of World War II ... CD Vintage Jazz Classics, 1943/1944. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. —
Rat Pack – Live At The Sands ... CD Capitol, 1963. Used ... $0.99
If you've ever loved these guys on record – you'll love them live! This set is brilliant – a perfect example of the way that Frank, Dean, & Sammy could interact together – singing, joking, talking, and effortlessly moving through a range of material in ways that are simply ... read more CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on CD and mark through barcode.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown (with bonus track) ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954. Used ... $2.99
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins – filled with famous trumpet solo work by Clifford Brown, ... read more CD
(1990 pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Swingin' Easy ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954/1957. Used ... $1.99
Very nice jazz-oriented material that has Sarah working with Jimmy Jones, one of her best accompanists, or John Malachi, who was in Billy Eckstine's band at the same time Sarah was with the group. All the tracks have nice small combo instrumentation – and Sarah keeps things nice and warm ... read more CD
(1992 pressing.)
Marlene Ver Planck —
I Give Up, I'm In Love ... CD Jazzology/Audiophile, 2014. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Fay Victor —
Life Is Funny That Way ... CD Tao Forms, 2024. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99 19.98
Vocalist Fay Victor pens lyrics for a jazz composer we're not sure we've ever heard with words before – modern piano legend Herbie Nichols, a player whose songs are often as full of angles and sharp changes as Thelonious Monk! And as you might guess from a style like that, the music doesn't ... read more CD
Also available Life Is Funny That Way ... LP 29.99
Dinah Washington —
Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol 6 1958 to 1960 ... CD Verve/Mercury (Japan), Mid 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
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(Out of print, includes large obi which has a crease through it.)
Dinah Washington —
Dinah Sings Bessie Smith (with bonus tracks) ... CD EmArcy/Verve, Mid 50s. Used ... $2.99
Backings by Eddie Chamblee, on a host of Bessie Smith classics – updated with more of a 50s R&B vibe. CD
(Out of print Verve Master Edition, still sealed with a cutout through the barcode.)
Dinah Washington —
Dinah Washington Sings The Blues – Compact Jazz ... CD Mercury, Mid/Late 50s. Used ... $0.99
Tracks include "Show Time", "Trouble In Mind", "Bad Luck", "Salty Papa Blues", "Since I Fell For You", "Time Out For Tears", and "Trouble In The Lowlands" – 16 tracks total. CD
Dinah Washington —
Queen – The Music Of Dinah Washington ... CD Verve, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print and sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Thunderbird ... CD Blue Note, 2006. Used ... $1.99
Featuring Keb Mo and Marc Ribot on guitar. CD
Pinky Winters —
Winters In Summer – Pinky Winters Sings Bossa Nova (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD SSJ (Japan), 2011. Used ... $19.99
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(2011 HQ-CD pressing – includes obi.)
Various —
Beautiful Dreams – Ember 60s Pop Vol 5 ... CD Ember/Fantastic Voyage (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $4.99 12.99
A very cool look at the UK Ember label – with a special focus on their contribution to female pop in the 60s! This package is a lot more focused than other Brit girl pop collections on the market, and has a slightly different vibe as well – given that each of the three singers included ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Various —
Nipper's Greatest Hits – The 50s Vol 1 ... CD RCA, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
Music from Dinah Shore With Henri Rene And His Orchestra, Mario Lanza With Ray Sinatra And His Orchestra And The Jeff Alexander Choir, Pee Wee King And His Golden West Cowboys, Eartha Kitt With Henri Rene And His Orchestra, Perez Prado And His Orchestra, Eddy Arnold With Hugo Winterhalter And His ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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