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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Mose Allison —
Mose Chronicles – Live In London Vol 1 ... CD Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Features Mose Allison on piano and vocals, Roy Babbington on bass, and Mark Taylor on drums. CD
(Out of print and sealed with a thin cutout through the spine.)
Louis Armstrong —
Louis & The Good Book ... CD Verve, 1958. Used ... $4.99
Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson —
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (Verve master edition) ... CD Verve, 1957. Used ... $3.99
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print Verve Masters Edition, in the tri-fold digipack.)
Count Basie & Joe Williams —
Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings ... CD Clef/Verve, 1955. Used ... $1.99
Count Basie plays the piano and Joe Williams sings in his bluesy way and they are backed by a slew of musicians who include Thad Jones on trumpet, Ben Powell on trombone, Frank Foster on tenor saxophone, Sonny Payne on drums and many, many others. Frank Foster did all of the arrangements and the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(1993 pressing.)
Count Basie with Sarah Vaughan —
Count Basie & Sarah Vaughan (with bonus tracks) ... CD Roulette, 1960. Used ... $1.99
Sarah Vaughan gets some backing from Count Basie – making for a record that's one of her jazziest and swinging of the time! As with other Basie-related vocal sessions from the early 60s, this one has a soulful edge and a nice little bounce – one that makes for a more solid approach ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(1996 pressing.)
Tony Bennett —
Jazz ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great collection of some of the more jazz-based work of singer Tony Bennett – one that features a huge amount of all-star musicians – including Al Cohn and Stan Getz on tenors, Count Basie and Herbie Hancock on pianos, Nat Adderley on cornet, Chico Hamilton and Art Blakey on drums, ... read more CD
Dave Brubeck & Jimmy Rushing —
Brubeck & Rushing (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... $7.99
One of the coolest collaborations of Dave Brubeck's years at Columbia Records – and one of the greatest jazz sessions from vocalist Jimmy Rushing too! On paper, the modernist Brubeck and Kansas City roots singer Rushing would seem to be a very unlikely pair – but by this time in his ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Alyson Cambridge —
Until Now ... CD Suite 28, 2015. Used ... $2.99
Titles include "Fever", "Black Coffee", "The Man I Love", "Too Darn Hot", "It Ain't Necessarily So", and "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend". CD
Betty Carter —
Audience With Betty Carter ... CD Verve, 1980. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
A brilliant live set by Betty Carter – originally issued on her own Bet-Car label in 1980, and a perfect summation of the underground soul that was bubbling through her work in the 70s! The Betty you hear here is way different than the Betty of earlier years – freer, more soulful, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nat King Cole —
World Of Nat King Cole ... CD Capitol, 2005. Used ... $2.99
CD includes 28 tracks, with music by the early King Cole Trio, plus some nice solo material too! Titles that include "Nature Boy", "Too Young", "Send For Me", "Mona Lisa", "On The Street Where You Live", "Almost Like Being In Love", "S ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blossom Dearie —
Soon It's Gonna Rain (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Fontana/Universal (Japan), 1967. Used ... $16.99
One of a handful of totally wonderful albums cut by Blossom Dearie in London – a gem of a set, and one that really takes off from the style of her earlier American albums on Verve, thanks to some hip Brit arrangements from Reg Guest! Blossom embraces all sorts of sounds here that she hadn't ... read more CD
(2023 pressing.)
Bill Evans with Monica Zetterlund —
Swedish Concert 1975 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Novadisc/Jazzhus Disk (Japan), 1975. Used ... $24.99
Bill Evans is reunited with singer Monica Zetterlund – in a live date done more than a decade after their classic Waltz For Debby album! The first side of the record features Evans in a trio mode – working instrumentally, without Monica, in a group that features the great Eddie Gomez ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Sings Broadway (Verve Master Edition) ... CD Verve, 1962. Used ... $3.99
Ella Fitzgerald sings Broadway – but in a way that makes the tunes completely her own! Marty Paich turns in some great jazzy arrangements for the set – and the tunes are far more swinging than the usual showtunes you might expect – stripped of all their stage-bound drama, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Twelve Nights In Hollywood (4CD set) ... CD Verve/Hip-O Select, 1961/1962. Used 4 CDs ... $19.99
Massive music from Ella Fitzgerald – 4CDs worth of sublime small group recordings – all of them live, and all of them previously unissued! The set follows the same format of the Verve Ella In Hollywood album – recorded in a small club setting, with combo backing that really lets ... read more CD
(Limited edition – complete with slipcase.)
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington —
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book ... CD Verve/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1957. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Ella's performing songs written by or associated with Duke–what could be better? Here she's backed by two different Ellington groups–-one a big band, the other a small group, whose members included Stuff Smith, Barney Kessel, and Ben Webster. Titles include "Rockin' In ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Astrud Gilberto —
Astrud Gilberto Now (DualDisc pressing) ... CD Perception/Silverline, 1972. Used ... $18.99
Killer work by Astrud Gilberto – very different than her Verve sides of the 60s! The album was produced by Astrud, arranged by Deodato – and has that wonderful warm full jazz feel of her classic album on CTI, but also a bit more like some of the funky work of Jorge Ben at the time ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print 2005 DualDisc pressing.)
Astrud Gilberto —
Look To The Rainbow ... CD Verve/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... $13.99
One of the moodiest Verve albums from Astrud Gilberto – a set that has some surprising arrangements by Gil Evans – working here on one of his few 60s dates with a singer! Astrud's blue-tinged vocals work perfectly with Evans' backdrops – and Al Cohn also takes over the helm on ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Look To The Rainbow (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Still sealed!)
Etta Jones —
So Warm ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... $1.99
Etta Jones is definitely nice and warm here – working with some great backings from Oliver Nelson, who mixes in a bit of strings with the usual jazzy punch he was delivering at the time! Jones' vocals are at the height of her early powers here – working with poise, class, and a heck of ... read more CD
(Out of print mid 90s OJC pressing.)
Kalin Twins —
When ... CD Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Tom Lehrer —
Songs & More Songs By Tom Lehrer ... CD Lehrer/Rhino, Late 50s. Used ... $4.99
Includes nine songs from the original 10 inch LP such as "Be Prepared", "The Old Dope Peddler", "The Irish Ballad", and "My Home Town" – plus nineteen more tracks by Lehrer! CD
(Out of print.)
Gloria Lynne —
Miss Gloria Lynne ... CD Everest/Evidence, 1958. Used ... $2.99
Features Harry Edison on trumpet, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Wild Bill Davis on organ, and Eddie Costa on vibes. CD
(CONDITION NOTES: Traycard has a crease and a spine is missing, item is priced accordingly.)
Carmen McRae —
Fine & Mellow – Live At Birdland West ... CD Concord, 1988. Used ... $3.99
A mighty nice setting for Carmen McRae, and a bit different than usual too – especially given that the backing group is a pretty soulful tenor/organ combo! Jack McDuff handles the Hammond, and Red Holloway plays both tenor and alto, with some nice comping from Phil Upchurch on guitar in the ... read more CD
Helen Merrill —
Dream Of You ... CD EmArcy, 1956. Used ... $9.99
Dream Of You is one of Helen's best from the 50s, thanks to some great arrangements from Gil Evans! Evans' young and modern talents are a perfect fit for Helen's sadly icy vocals on the set – taking her to new places never reached on some other sessions that were trying for a warmer, sweeter ... read more CD
Also available Dream Of You ... CD 8.99(A nice copy!)
Jeremy Monteiro & Alberto Marsico —
Jeremy Monteiro Sings ... CD JazzNote, 2023. Used ... $4.99
Anita O'Day —
Indestructible! ... CD Kayo, 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Roswell Rudd on trombone, Joe Wilder on trumpet, and Lafayette Harris Jr on piano. CD
Shorty Rogers with Jeri Southern —
Shorty Rogers Quintet With Jeri Southern ... CD Studio West, 1962. Used ... $8.99
Very unusual work from trumpeter Shorty Rogers – recorded in 1962 for the Navy Swings radio show, and done in a way that captures a different side than usual of Rogers' playing! As the title implies, a number of tunes feature vocalist Jeri Southern joining in the group – singing in a ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Jimmy Scott —
Heaven ... CD Warner, 1996. Used ... $3.99
Arranged by Jacky Terrasson. CD
(Out of print.)
Nina Simone —
Little Girl Blue (aka Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club)(remastered edition) ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $5.99
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... read more CD
(Out of print early CD pressing with a crease through traycard artwork.)
Frank Sinatra —
All Alone (with bonus track) ... CD Reprise, 1962. Used ... $4.99
An overlooked gem from the early Reprise recordings of Frank Sinatra – done with full arrangements by Gordon Jenkins, in the moody late nite vibe of some of his late 50s work for Capitol! Titles include "All Alone", "What'll I Do", "When I Lost You", "Oh ... read more CD
Also available All Alone ... LP 9.99
Frank Sinatra —
Ring A Ding Ding (with bonus tracks) ... CD Reprise, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
Frank's first album for his own label – Reprise catalog number 1001 (originally), a number that must have made Sinatra proud! The album's got a really swinging feel that befits the title, and which follows in the best Capitol work by Nelson Riddle. Things are very jazzy and upbeat, thanks ... read more CD
Also available Ring A Ding Ding ... LP 14.99(Out of print.)
Frank Sinatra —
Sinatra – The Main Event Live ... CD Reprise, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Recorded live at Madison Square Garden. CD
Frank Sinatra —
Songs for Swingin' Lovers! ... CD Capitol, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
A near-perfect session of 50s Sinatra – upbeat, lively, and with an undeniable punch that completely transforms every tune! The great Nelson Riddle is backing Frank up on the set – and the album's one of their liveliest from the time, filled with familiar tunes that Frank slips into ... read more CD
Frank Sinatra —
Swing Along With Me ... CD Reprise, 1961. Used ... $3.99
This was Sinatra's first swing record for Reprise and his third collaboration with Billy May who arranged and conducted this 1961 recording. It features some standards from the likes of Rodgers & Hart ("Have You Met Miss Jones?") and George & Ira Gershwin ("Love Walked ... read more CD
Also available Swing Along With Me ... LP 6.99(Out of print 1999 remastered edition.)
Frank Sinatra —
That's Life ... CD Reprise, 1966. Used ... $3.99
Sweet arrangements from Ernie Freeman – who gives Frank Sinatra that great little bounce that made the title hit, and so many other 60s tunes, so great! Titles include "That's Life", "Sand & Sea", "What Now My Love", "Tell Her", "Give Her ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie —
Sinatra At The Sands (with bonus track) ... CD Reprise, 1966. Used ... $1.99
A classic Vegas moment for Sinatra – with accompaniment by Count Basie, and arrangements from Quincy Jones, to boot! The set features some great spoken bits – really one of the first chances the American mainstream got to taste the Vegas vibe – and titles include "It Was A ... read more CD
(Out of print 1998 remastered edition with bonus track.)
Esperanza Spalding —
Radio Music Society ... CD Heads Up, 2012. Used ... $5.99
Maybe the greatest record so far from the lovely Esperanza Spalding – a set that has her moving farther from jazz, into a wonderfully warm style of soul music overall! The mix of modes is exquisite – a blend of Spalding's jazz-trained vocals with some beautiful arrangements that ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Radio Music Society (deluxe edition) ... CD 6.99(Mark through barcode.)
Jo Stafford —
Sings American Folk Songs ... CD Corinthian, Late 40s. Used ... $6.99
Tracks include "Cripple Creek", "Sourwood Mountain", "Poor Wayfaring Stranger", and "Black Is The Color". CD
(Out of print.)
Dakota Staton —
Late Late Show ... CD Capitol/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $0.99
A Capitol classic from Dakota Staton – and the record that made her a real leading lady at the label in the years before Nancy Wilson's rise! The set's got a wonderfully laidback feel that's in keeping with the title, yet it also swings nicely too – kind of a new level of soul in jazz ... read more CD
(1991 CD pressing.)
Dakota Staton —
Softly/Capitol/EMI (UK), 1960/1961. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Grady Tate —
All Love – Grady Tate Sings (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Village Again (Japan), 2002. Used ... $18.99
New vocal work from Grady Tate – very much in the spirit of his classic albums for the Skye label! The record has grady singing with a small jazz combo – Kenny Barron on acoustic piano, John Di Martino on Fender Rhodes, Frank Wess on flute and sax, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. The set's ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Jacky Terrasson & Cassandra Wilson —
Rendezvous ... CD Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $1.99
Mel Torme —
Torme ... CD Verve, 1958. Used ... $1.99
An overlooked gem from Mel – a great early album for Verve, one that's every bit as nice as his stellar work for the Bethlehem label! The set's got Mel singing with the Marty Paich orchestra – a good thing, too – as Marty's always been the best arranger for Mel's unique way of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Roulette Years – Volumes 1 & 2 ... CD Roulette/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Excellent early 60s work for Roulette Records – with work from Barney Kessel or Mundell Lowe on guitar on some tracks, and larger backings from Count Basie, Don Costa, and Jimmy Jones! CD
(1991 CD pressing.)
Joe Williams —
Every Day – The Best Of The Verve Years ... CD Verve, Mid 50s/Late 80s. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
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". CD
(Out of print and sealed with a mark through the barcode.)
Joe Williams —
Presenting Joe Williams and Thad Jones Mel Lewis ... CD Blue Note, 1968. Used ... $5.99
A funky big band album, recorded by Thad Jones & Mel Lewis, with the great Joe Williams on vocals! The record is one of the most sought-after by the team – probably because it includes the hard breakbeat version of "Get Out of My Life Woman" that's been sampled often over the ... read more CD
(Out of print 1994 pressing.)
Cassandra Wilson —
New Moon Daughter (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1995. Used ... $11.99
A pivotal set from Cassanda Wilson – and a record that firmly established her as one of the freshest new singers in jazz at the time! The album's awash in rootsy, dusky tones – and has an earthiness that's clearly inspired by older blues, but expressed by Cassandra in voicings that are ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Nancy Wilson —
From Broadway With Love/EMI (UK), 1966. Used ... $14.99
2 Nancy Wilson Capitol sets from 1966 – back to back on one CD! From Broadway With Love is Broadway material – but given the Nancy Wilson twist – and sung in a mode that's a lot more soulful than other records of its type! Nancy's at her strong early Capitol best here – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Great American Songbook ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Nancy Wilson remakes American classics of the 20th century – taking a host of tunes from Gershwin, Ellington, Arlen, Porter, and Berlin – and remaking them in her sophisti-soul style of the 60s! She's got plenty of great help on the sessions – with arrangers that include Gerald ... read more CD
Nancy Wilson —
Guess Who I Saw Today – Nancy Wilson Sings Songs Of Lost Love ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used ... $8.99
Our favorite side of Nancy Wilson in the 60s – songs of love lost and love crossed – all sung by Nancy with a beautifully hip, adult approach to the lyrics! These are the tunes that really got Wilson noticed at the time – tracks that had the sophistication of older vocal work, ... read more CD
(Out of print 2005 pressing.)
Nancy Wilson —
Like In Love/Capitol (UK), 1959/1960. Used ... $9.99
2 swingers from Nancy – 2 of her first albums, back to back on one CD! Both sides feature jazzy arrangements from Billy May – backings that put Nancy in prime vocal mode, with less of the pop soul touches of her late 60s work – and more of the strong Capitol singer mode that May ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Nancy Wilson Live From Las Vegas – 14 Live Hits & Signature Songs ... CD 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
(2005 Capitol pressing.)
Nancy Wilson —
Today, Tomorrow, Forever/Capitol (UK), 1964/1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A very groovy set of standards and 60s pop tunes – all done by Nancy in her great soulful swinging style! Today Tomorrow Forever offers way more than you'd guess from the track list, as Nancy's at the height of her early career here – and she's getting backing from a very sympathetic ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Passion Of Charlie Parker ... CD Verve, 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Volume 18 – Bottoms Up ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $8.99
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