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Capitol (Japan), 1964. Used ... $9.99
Breezy bossa nova – Hollywood 60s style! The album's one of the best cut for Capitol by guitarist Laurindo Almeida – and has a sweet groovy little style that features Laurindo's lovely guitar work over some lightly dancing small combo backings that include flute, harmonica, organ, ... read more CD
Also available Guitar From Ipanema (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 16.99(Out of print and sealed, includes obi. Sticker on shrink.)
Laurindo Almeida —
Guitar From Ipanema ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Breezy bossa nova – Hollywood 60s style! The album's one of the best cut for Capitol by guitarist Laurindo Almeida – and has a sweet groovy little style that features Laurindo's lovely guitar work over some lightly dancing small combo backings that include flute, harmonica, organ, ... read more CD
Also available Guitar From Ipanema (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 16.99
Guitar From Ipanema ... CD 9.99
Capitol (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
Breezy bossa nova – Hollywood 60s style! The album's one of the best cut for Capitol by guitarist Laurindo Almeida – and has a sweet groovy little style that features Laurindo's lovely guitar work over some lightly dancing small combo backings that include flute, harmonica, organ, ... read more CD
Also available Guitar From Ipanema ... CD 9.99
Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All Stars —
It's A Bossa Nova World ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It's definitely a bossa nova world when Laurindo Almeida's around – given that the player first got the whole sound going in the 50s, then returned the favor in the 60s with some great albums like this for Capitol Records! The set's a bright blend of LA jazz and bossa rhythms – played ... read more CD
David Axelrod & Others —
Edge – David Axelrod At Capitol Records 1966 to 1970 ... CD Capitol, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great look at the genius of David Axelrod – the groundbreaking producer who recorded some incredibly hip albums at Captiol during the late 60s, but who's now only finally getting his due! Axelrod brought a whole new sensibility to the studio in his day – an approach that really ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
(Sealed copy. Spine has a cutout notch.)
Les Baxter —
African Jazz/Capitol/El (UK), 1958/1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Late 50s Exotica jazz gems from Les Baxter for Capitol – Africa Jazz and Jungle Jazz in a single set! Africa Jazz is one of his greatest records, and one that's got just about everything you'd ever want! Plas Johnson plays tenor, and his solos are right out front, and recorded beautifully. ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Les Baxter —
Exotic Moods Of Les Baxter ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A great little 2 CD set – one that features 40 tracks from the heyday of the exotica era – from one of its best proponents! Les Baxter was a supremely talented writer and arranger – one who worked at Capitol for a number of years in the 50s, until he hit upon the style of exotic ... read more CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Les Baxter —
Fruit Of Dreams (Ports Of Pleasure/Capitol/El (UK), 1957/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 rare slices of exotica by Les Baxter – back to back on one CD! The first half of the set features material from the album Ports Of Pleasure – a dreamy exploration of south sea ideals that's got a more lightly drifting quality than some of Baxter's more percussive exotica albums, and ... read more CD
Capitol/Rev-Ola (UK), 1952/1954. Used ... $9.99
Genius work from Les Baxter – two of his best albums for Capitol, back to back on one CD! Ritual Of The Savage is one of those must-have albums from the 50s – a super-huge record upon its initial release, and an album that pushed the genre of exotica far further than most others at the ... read more CD
Martin Denny —
Exotic Sounds Of Martin Denny (2CD set) ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
2CDs, 40 tracks – and a motherlode of incredible work in the exotica vein! Most of the sides on the set are from Denny's groundbreaking albums for Liberty Records in the late 50s and early 60s – albums that featured Denny's hip combo lineup of piano, vibes, percussion, and lots of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jackie Gleason —
Opiate D'Amour/Capitol/Vocalion (UK), 1959/1960. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A pair of late 50s gems from Jackie Gleason – back to back on a single CD! Opiate D'Amour definitely has the drug promised in the title – thanks to some lush arrangements from the legendary Jackie Gleason! But the set's also got some other charms, too – thanks to solo ... read more CD
Jonah Jones —
Swingin On Broadway ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Trumpeter Jonah Jones swings nicely with a Broadway theme – yet still manages to keep things in his charming blend of trad, swing, and some groovier elements too! The set's mostly instrumental, although Jonah sings on a few numbers with that warmly raspy voice of his – and as with most ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
Robert Mitchum —
Calypso Is Like So ... CD Capitol/Scamp, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Robert Mitchum singing calypso? Stranger things have happened, sure – and it's not so surprising when you read that Mitchum was actually a huge devotee of the music, and took his work in the genre very seriously. This great set was first issued by Capitol in the late 50s – and it's ... (Vocalists, Now Sound) read more CD
Nelson Riddle —
Hey Let Yourself Go/Capitol/Collectables, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Two of the best Nelson Riddle instrumental albums for Capitol Records – both of them nice and jazzy! Let Yourself Go is totally great – a set that soars out with the fire and energy of some of the best jazz-based big band albums of the 50s – with plenty of room for strong solos ... read more CD
Nelson Riddle —
Hey Let Yourself Go/Capitol/Collectables, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two of the best Nelson Riddle instrumental albums for Capitol Records – both of them nice and jazzy! Let Yourself Go is totally great – a set that soars out with the fire and energy of some of the best jazz-based big band albums of the 50s – with plenty of room for strong solos ... read more CD
Nelson Riddle —
We Love Nelson Riddle! ... CD Capitol/El (UK), 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Groovy 50s work from Nelson Riddle – instrumental tracks recorded during the same stretch when he was winning great fame as Frank Sinatra's arranger! The style here is much more varied than Riddle's work for Sinatra – a range of instrumental modes that varies from gentle mood music, to ... read more CD
George Shearing —
Black Satin (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
The George Shearing Quintet – with added orchestrations – all in a blend that's got that pillow-soft sound that Shearing did so well back in the 50s! Arrangements are by George and Billy May – the latter of whom is especially subtle here, bringing things in with the best ballad ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
Yma Sumac —
Quintessence (Voice Of The Xtaby/Capitol/El (UK), 1950s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A huge run of records from Yma Sumac – presented here in a box that collects just about everything she recorded for Capitol Records in the 50s! First up is Voice Of The Xtaby – legendary vocal work from the postwar years – some of the earliest recordings from the enigmatic Yma ... read more CD
Pat Williams —
Threshold ... CD Capitol/Soundwings, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice stuff from Pat Williams! Although known for mostly groovy 60s stuff (ala his legendary Verve and soundtrack work), this album features Williams hitting more of a 70s jazz funk groove, with a nice electric edge. The tracks are long, and the solos are played by Tom Scott and Marvin Stamm ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
Also available Threshold ... LP 3.99(Out of print.)
Various —
Cha Cha De Amor – Ultra Lounge Vol 9 – From Mamboland To Bossa Novaville ... CD Ultra Lounge/Capitol, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Dean Martin, Laurindo Almeida, George Auld, John Buzon, Martin Denny, Les Baxter, Walter Wanderley, Mallet Men, Yma Sumac, Perez Prado, Tito Rodriguez, Jack Costanzo, Rinky Dinks, Billy May, and Julie London. CD
Various —
Saxophobia – A Horn-A-Copia Of Sax-ual Delights ... CD Capitol/Ultra Lounge, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes tracks by Les Baxter, Sam Butera, George Auld, King Curtis, Bill Perkins, Plas Johnson, Count Basie, Gordon Jenkins, Nelson Riddle and Louis Prima. CD
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Space Capades – Ultra Lounge Vol 3 ... CD Ultra Lounge/Capitol, Late 40s/1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from David Rose & His Orchestra, Richard Marino & His Orchestra, Les Baxter & His Orchestra, the Bobby Hammack Combo, Dickie Harrell, Les Baxter, Dean Elliott & His Big Band, Tak Shindo, Felix Slatkin, Jack Malmsten, and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge – Leopard Skin Sampler ... CD Capitol, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very cool little package – filled with excellent loungey tunes pulled from Capitol's Ultra Lounge series! The cover alone is worth the price of admission – faux leopard fur, topped off with a shiny embossed Ultra-Lounge logo – but inside, the CD features 24 very groovy tunes, ... read more CD
(Out of print and in nice shape!)
Various —
Ultra Lounge – Rock N Roll Hits Vol 1 ... CD Capitol, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
22 tracks by Zacharias, Mel Torme, Martin Denny, Henry Jerome, Stu Phillips, Peggy Lee, Julie London, Hollyridge Strings, Lord Sitar, Nelson Riddle, Wayne Newton, and more. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge – Rock N Roll Hits Vol 2 ... CD Capitol, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from the Johnny Mann Singers, David Mccallum, Francis Lai, Mel Torme, Hollyridge Strings, Buddy Morrow, Peggy Lee, the Royal Blue, the Little Big Horns, Henry Jerome, Lord Zitar, Julie London & more. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge – Tiki Sampler ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Jack Marshall, Nelson Riddle, Wanda De Sah, Billy May, Peggy Lee, Louis Prima, Tito Rodriguez , Jack Costanzo, Gloria Wood, Les Baxter & more. CD
(Out of print, packaged in a nice textured digipack.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Vol 1 – Mondo Exotica ... CD Capitol, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Martin Denny, the Out-Islanders, 80 Drums Around The World, Les Baxter, Webley Edwards, Bas Sheva, Chick Floyd & his Orchestra, Yma Sumac & Tak Shindo. CD
Also available Ultra Lounge Volume 1– Mondo Exotica ... CD 2.99(Out of print, Columbia House club pressing.)
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Ultra Lounge Vol 2 – Mambo Fever ... CD Capitol, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pure Capitol grooviness – with work by Jackie Davis, Yma Sumac, Terry Snyder, Jack Costanzo, Chuy Reyes, Luis Oliveira, Don Swan, and others! CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Vol 4 – Bachelor Pad Royale ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A lot more brash and bold than you might guess from the title – not just sleepy seduction music, but a batch of really dynamic tunes that will really push the limits of your hi-fi! Most numbers here are instrumental, although some of them have some occasional vocal refrains in the mix – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Vol 5 – Wild Cool & Swingin ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A vocal-heavy entry in the Ultra Lounge catalog – and one that follows the spirit of the single-artist titles in the Wild Cool & Swinging series from Capitol! The set's pretty darn upbeat – never too wild, nor too cool, and almost always swinging – and the tracks are mostly ... read more CD
(Booklet has a small tear in front.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Vol 7 – The Crime Scene ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An ultra-cool set that focuses on one of our favorite easy genres ever – crime jazz! Crime jazz first came to light at the end of the 50s, as Mancini, Morrow, and others penned some incredible music for TV detective shows – tight, jazz-based tunes that really moved past the flowery ... read more CD
Capitol, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
A great collection of vintage exotica – with work by Les Baxter, Martin Tenny, Webley Edwards, Yma Sumac, Chick Floyd, Bas Sheva, Tak Shindo, and many others! CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Volume 10 – Bachelor In Paris ... CD Capitol/Ultra Lounge, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Les Baxter, the Jonah Jones Quartet, Elmer Bernstein and the Swinging Bon Vivants, Cy Coleman, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra, Dicky Doo and The Don'ts, Henry Rene, Sam Butera and the Witnesses, Jack Costanzo, Renzo Cesana and more . CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Volume 11 – Organs In Orbit ... CD Capitol/Ultra Lounge, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes music by Ernie Freeman, Sir Julian, Walter Wanderley, John Buzon, Martin Denny, Shay Torrent, Billy May, and Jackie Davis. CD
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Ultra Lounge Volume 14 – Bossa Novaville ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A groovy set of loungey bossa tunes – pulled from 60s recordings on Capitol, Liberty, Pacific Jazz, and related labels. There's more than a few "authentic" bossa performers here, mixed with some others that pick up the groove nicely – working out their own west coast ... read more CD
(Sealed copy!)
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Ultra Lounge Volume 15 – Wild, Cool, & Swingin Too ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Follow up to the first Wild & Swingin collection – with music from Eydie Gorme, Steve Lawrence, Bobby Darin, Nancy Wilson, Louis Prima, Vic Damone, Peggy Lee, Wayne Newton, Tony Bennett, Dinah Washington, and more. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Volume 16 – Mondo Hollywood ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great take on the sound of Hollywood – one that comes from a host of classic instrumental albums of the 50s and 60s – most of which feature new versions of famous soundtrack themes! Many of the cuts here are decidedly leaner, and almost hipper, than the originals – and the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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Ultra Lounge Volume 17 – Bongoland ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
18 exotic groovers from the glory days of the bachelor pad! The set's a well-chosen bunch of rare ones from the catalogs of labels like Capitol, Liberty, and United Artists – and the tunes are tied together with a Latiny theme, as you've probably already expected from the "bongo" ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Volume 18 – Bottoms Up ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $8.99
Very groovy – 18 tracks of cocktail lounge and bachelor pad grooves – work by Jack Costanzo, Martin Denny, Al Caiola, Julie London, Terry Snyder, Gloria Wood, John LaSalle, and others! CD
(Out of print.)
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