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Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong – The Complete Sessions ... CD 
Capitol/Roulette, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Duke joins the combo of Louis Armstrong on piano – a group that includes Trummy Young on trombone and Barney Bigard on clarinet! CD
(Out of print.)
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington —
Great Reunion ... LP 
Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Duke joins the combo of Louis Armstrong on piano – a group that includes Trummy Young on trombone and Barney Bigard on clarinet! LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington —
Great Summit – Complete Sessions (deluxe edition) ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
Duke joins the combo of Louis Armstrong on piano – a group that includes Trummy Young on trombone and Barney Bigard on clarinet! CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode.)
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington —
Great Summit – The Master Takes ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Duke joins the combo of Louis Armstrong – playing piano alongside a group that includes Trummy Young on trombone and Barney Bigard on clarinet! CD
(Mark through barcode and promotional stamp on CD.)
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington —
Together For The First Time/Roulette/Mobile Fidelity, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two small group albums featuring Armstrong on trumpet and vocal, Ellington on piano, Trummy Young on trombone, and Barney Bigard on clarinet. CD
Pearl Bailey —
Sings Songs For Adults Only/EMI/Roulette (UK), 1957/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Not as "adult" as you might think – at least given the way the word is used today – but pretty great work by Pearl nonetheless! The tunes themselves are a bit "blue" in terms of subject matter – tales of girls with hot pants, loose love, and the kind of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Count Basie —
Basie (aka E=MC2) ... LP Roulette, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of THE seminal Basie albums of all time – and a masterful pairing between the Count and arranger Neal Hefti! Hefti has an amazing ear for the Basie groove, and he works here to re-fit the overall sound of the group with a tighter, more fluid approach – one that ensured that they'd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Count Basie —
Basie At Birdland ... LP Roulette, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer set from Count Basie – recorded during the height of his years at Roulette! The back cover of the record proclaims that "Basie Is Back Home" – clearly a bit by Birdland to lay claim to being the Count's home address, which is a bit of a challenge to his KC roots! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo Emus pressing in a blue text cover.)
Count Basie —
Basie At Birdland (with bonus tracks) ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer set from Count Basie – recorded during the height of his years at Roulette! The back cover of the record proclaims that "Basie Is Back Home" – clearly a bit by Birdland to lay claim to being the Count's home address, which is a bit of a challenge to his KC roots! ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Count Basie —
Basie In Sweden ... CD Roulette, 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the most hard-hitting Count Basie albums from the Roulette Records years – and that's saying a lot, given the power of Basie at the time! The set was recorded in Sweden, with a kind of triple-time energy that really has the whole thing burning right from the start – as the group' ... read more CD
Also available Basie In Sweden ... LP 8.99(Out of print.)
Roulette, 1962. Very Good+ ... $8.99
One of the most hard-hitting Count Basie albums from the Roulette Records years – and that's saying a lot, given the power of Basie at the time! The set was recorded in Sweden, with a kind of triple-time energy that really has the whole thing burning right from the start – as the group' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French Vogue pressing.)
Count Basie —
Basie One More Time ... CD Roulette/Blue Note, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The genius of Basie meets the genius of Quincy Jones – a 60s pairing that's every bit as great as the 50s pairing of Basie and Neal Hefti! Jones and Basie worked together in a number of settings during the 60s – including a very successful album for Frank Sinatra on Reprise – but ... read more CD
Count Basie —
Basie One More Time ... LP Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The genius of Basie meets the genius of Quincy Jones – a 60s pairing that's every bit as great as the 50s pairing of Basie and Neal Hefti! Jones and Basie worked together in a number of settings during the 60s – including a very successful album for Frank Sinatra on Reprise – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono color bar label pressing with deep groove. Cover has half split top & bottom seams, light wear & aging.)
Roulette (Japan), Late 1950s. Used ... $34.99
Tremendous work from one of the greatest pairings in 50s jazz – the crack later group of Count Basie and the amazing arranging talents of the great Neal Hefti! Hefti later went onto greater fame as a 60s soundtrack composer, but back in the day him and Basie were an incredible team together ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Roulette/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1958. Used ... $6.99
Tremendous work from one of the greatest pairings in 50s jazz – the crack later group of Count Basie and the amazing arranging talents of the great Neal Hefti! Hefti later went onto greater fame as a 60s soundtrack composer, but back in the day him and Basie were an incredible team together ... read more CD
Count Basie —
Best Of Basie ... LP Roulette, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Basie's Roulette years – a time when the group seemed to be extra snapping and soulful! Players include Frank Foster, Frank Wess, and Billy Mitchell on reeds – plus Snooky Young, Thad Jones, and Joe Newman on trumpets – and Al Grey, Henry Coker, and Benny Powell ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo Emus pressing. Cover has some pink blemish streaks across the top.)
Roulette, 1958. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Way before Sinatra first grabbed the "Chairman Of The Board" title for his own musical persona, Basie laid great claim to the tag with this tight little album for Roulette! The album's got the 50s Basie band working at the height of their powers – with original compositions written ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Emus pressing with plain text labels.)
Count Basie —
Complete Atomic Basie ... CD Blue Note/Roulette, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of THE seminal Basie albums of all time – and a masterful pairing between the Count and arranger Neal Hefti! Hefti has an amazing ear for the Basie groove, and he works here to re-fit the overall sound of the group with a tighter, more fluid approach – one that ensured that they'd ... read more CD
(1994 CD pressing.)
Count Basie —
Complete Roulette Studio Recordings Of Count Basie & His Orchestra (10 CD set) ... CD Roulette/Mosaic, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 10CDs ... Out Of Stock
Killer work from an incredibly productive (and soulful!) period in Count Basie's career – mostly recorded between 1958 and 1962! Features material from a huge number of albums – including rare tracks from some Roulette compilations and samplers, and records with Joe Williams and ... read more CD
Roulette/EMI, 1960. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Count Basie rewrites history – updating his older work for the Roulette Records years, in this hip collection that features lots of new arrangements from Frank Foster – and rich performances from his great group at the time! The recordings are all new, as are the conceptions of the ... read more CD
(2004 CD pressing.)
Count Basie —
Easin' It – Music From The Pen Of Frank Foster ... LP Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
Frank Foster is one of our favorite talents in jazz – an excellent tenorist who spent some of his key years in the Count Basie orchestra, but a player who also had a very rich career on his own as well! This album features Frank's talents really coming to the forefront of the Basie group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange label pressing. Cover has light wear, some yellowing from age, and splitting in the seams.)
Roulette, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99 6.99
A collection of recordings from 1959 and 1961, with sidemen including Thad Jones, Benny Powell, Frnak Wess, Frank Foster, Billy Mitchell, Freddie Gren, and Budd Johnson. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A great little set – despite our initial fears about the package – and a really wonderful pairing of the talents of Count Basie and Benny Carter! We'll admit that we're the first ones to shy away from anything that says "Kansas City" in the title – as we expect a lot of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono color bar label pressing with deep groove. Cover has large splits on all seams and light surface wear.)
Count Basie —
String Along With Basie ... LP Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sublime blending of modes – the sound of the excellent Count Basie band during their Roulette Records years, mixed with a bit of strings for a very moody sound! Don't worry about any too-commercial or pop modes going on here – as the arrangements are all super hip, and handled by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo color bar pressing with deep groove.)
Count Basie with Joe Williams —
Everyday I Have The Blues (Roulette) ... LP Roulette, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Joe Williams' standout classics from the 50s – just the sort of record that put him on top of his game at the time! The album's one of Joe's classic outings with Count Basie – one recorded for Roulette with a slightly looser, slightly rawer feel than their work together on Verve. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Emus pressing. Cover has light wear.)
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 ... read more CD
(1996 pressing.)
Roulette/Life Goes On, Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 28.99
Maybe one of the most authentic records ever cut by John Berberian – an American musician, but one who delivered great work on the oud during the 60s – including some projects that were often a bit psychedelic in nature! This set's a bit more straightforward, but equally great – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette, 1967. Near Mint- ... $13.99 16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has some ringwear and aging.)
Art Blakey/Roulette, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A drum-heavy spectacular – featuring four of the top hardbop drummers of the late 50s, all recorded live at Birdland, soloing back and forth in larger groups that really make the whole thing cook! Although the cover and title might make you think the record's a novelty, it's way more than ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jimmy Bowen With The Rhythm Orchids —
I'm Stickin' With You/Roulette, 1957. Good ... Out Of Stock
... 78 RPM, Vinyl record
Caress —
Fill Me Up (Heart To Heart) (double a-side single) ... 7-inch 
Roulette, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet bit of disco, with a wonderful hook! We've never been sure if this Caress is the same group that went onto record later for P&P Records fame, but the tune's got these sweeping strings, falsetto vocals, and a nicely rhythmic pulse that all share real P&P touches – even if ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Betty Carter —
Finally – Betty Carter ... CD Roulette, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mellow but compelling work from Betty Carter – singing here with the Norman Simmons trio in an album of material pulled from 2 different live dates in 1969. There's a few nice numbers where the group really opens up – and Betty pushes the envelope vocally, in a style that she'd explore ... read more CD
(Out of print, very small tear on the booklet.)
Betty Carter —
Finally – Betty Carter ... CD Roulette/Blue Note, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mellow but compelling work from Betty Carter – singing here with the Norman Simmons trio in an album of material pulled from 2 different live dates in 1969. There's a few nice numbers where the group really opens up – and Betty pushes the envelope vocally, in a style that she'd explore ... read more CD
Betty Carter —
Now It's My Turn ... LP Roulette, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Excellent work from Betty Carter – much more sophisticated than some of her 60s work! The album features Betty recorded in that hip trio format that she developed to fantastic heights during the decade. Betty sings standards and originals with a warmth an imagination that we can hardly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
John Coltrane —
Like Sonny (Best Of Birdland/Roulette, 1958/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great CD set that features incredible material from John Coltrane – a rare session for Roulette as a split LP with Lee Morgan! The CD features the side of Coltrane's work – which features him playing with an unusual quartet that includes McCoy Tyner, plus bassist Steven Davis and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chris Connor & Maynard Ferguson —
Two's Company ... CD Roulette, 1960/1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Despite any prejudice you might have against Maynard Ferguson, he actually does a damn good job backing up Chris Connor's lovely voice on this record – probably because his band is super-hip, and includes players like Jaki Byard, Joe Farrell, and Rufus Jones. Connor is in fine icy form, as ... read more CD
Roulette, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Smoking Hammond work from the young Dave Cortez – sounding grittier here than on some of his other albums of the time – less pop, and almost with a soul jazz vibe overall – especially given some of his snakey solos! The record may be the closest that Cortez ever came to sounding ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo orange label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Don Crawford —
Another Shade Of Black ... CD Roulette/Wounded Bird, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
A strange bit of country soul – but a great one, and unique gem from Don Crawford! Another Shade Of Black was recorded by Don Crawford in New York, with bit of a crossover folksy feel that's more like work you'd hear from Muscle Shoals, but it's in a slightly more experimental mode. The ... read more CD
Roulette, 1958/1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
Two older Roulette albums – brought together in one 70s package! The first set is a live Billy Strayhorn date – recorded with a group that includes Johnny Hodges and Paul Gonsalves on reeds, Harold Baker and Clark Terry on trumpets, and Quentin Jackson on trombone. Next up is Jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s Echoes Of An Era Series pressing. Cover has light wear and some minor blemishes in back at the top edge.)
Roulette, 1954. Used ... $7.99
Live date recorded at Birdland with Davis and Stitt on tenor, Doc Bagby on organ and Charlie Rice on drums. CD
Detergents —
Many Faces Of The Detergents ... LP Roulette, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Dorothy Donegan —
It Happened One Night ... LP Roulette, 1961. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear, small bottom seam split.)
Roulette, 1963. Very Good+ ... $13.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Roulette sleeve, with light wear.)
Roulette, 1960. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
A really great album by Billy Eckstine – much more swinging and upbeat than some of his other 50s sessions, and with a strongly pronounced jazz flair overall! The album's supposedly recorded live in Vegas in the wee hours of the morning, and features Billy blowing a bit of trumpet as well as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo color bar label pressing with deep groove, in a slightly different cover variant. Cover has light wear.)
Roulette, 1960. Used ... $2.99
Later work by Billy Eckstine – a nice little album from the early 60s, recorded in a dark and somber tone that shows a whole new side to his voice! The album features amazingly restrained arrangements by Billy May – a mix of jazz and strings that has a sadder, deeper style than before ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roulette, 1960. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
Later work by Billy Eckstine – a nice little album from the early 60s, recorded in a dark and somber tone that shows a whole new side to his voice! The album features amazingly restrained arrangements by Billy May – a mix of jazz and strings that has a sadder, deeper style than before ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo color bar label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Live At The Blue Note ... CD Roulette/Blue Note, 1959. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
An excellent live performance – presented here with loads of unreleased tracks! Players include Clark Terry and Cat Anderson on trumpets, Quentin Jackson on trombone, and Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, and Paul Gonsalves on saxes! CD
Fallen Angels —
Fallen Angels (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Roulette/Jackpot, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The debut album of The Fallen Angels – one of those great late 60s psych groups who were signed up in a big mid-decade frenzy, got a chance to record some superb work, then were almost completely ignored by their record label! The group have a vibe that's right on the same cusp that the LA ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fallen Angels —
It's a Long Way Down (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Roulette/Big Pink (South Korea), 1967. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really rare batch of garage psych from late 60s DC scene – served up on a record that barely got any circulation at the time! The oft-overlooked Fallen Angels were signed to Roulette in the late 60s, and the group only made a couple of albums – Roulette bailed when it became obvious ... read more CD
Maynard Ferguson —
Dancing Sessions (Plays Jazz For Dancing/Roulette/Jazz Beat (Spain), 1959/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 lesser-known gems from a young Maynard Ferguson – back to back on a single CD! First up is Plays Jazz For Dancing – a record that hones the usual Ferguson groove a bit more for the dancefloor, yet still keeps in plenty of room for the sorts of solo space that Maynard first forged ... read more CD
Roulette, 1963. Sealed ... $14.99
Titles include "Sin Blues", "Antibes", "Overcoat Stomp", "Hate Notes", and "Knarf". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed with some aging and price sticker remnants. Cover is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Maynard Ferguson —
Maynard '64 ... LP Roulette, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Maynard swings it surprisingly nicely – in his standard big band mode, but with a lot more of an edge than in later years, thanks no doubt to some of the strong players he had in his group! Maynard's solos still have that blaring quality that marks him as a dominant showman, but he also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Roulette, 1959. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Put aside your reservations about Maynard Ferguson, because this is a very hip little record – one of Maynard's excellent early sessions for Roulette Records, and like the rest, done with a group that's overflowing with top-shelf players! Ferguson's definitely got a great ear for putting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Color bar label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, and splitting in the bottom seam.)
Maynard Ferguson —
Si! Si! MF ... LP Roulette, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Very hiply swinging work from Maynard Ferguson – not as Latin-based as you might think from the title, but great nonetheless! The record features an excellent group that includes Don Rader on trumpet, Lanny Morgan on alto, Rufus Jones on drums, and Don Menza on tenor – all tightly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange and pink label pressing. Cover has light surface wear and a small divot on the opening.)
Roulette, 1964. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, still sealed with Stereo sticker under the shrink. Cover is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
Stan Getz —
Best Of Stan Getz ... CD Roulette/EMI (Japan), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early fifties small group recordings with Horace Silver, Al Haig, Duke Jordan, Roy Haynes, and others! CD
Stan Getz —
Best Of The Roost Years ... CD Roulette, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Notable sidemen include Al Haig, Horace Silver, Duke Jordan, and Roy Haynes. 16 tracks total. CD
Stan Getz —
Echoes Of An Era – The Best Of Stan Getz ... LP Roulette, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Stan Getz —
Roost Quartets ... CD Roulette, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two different quartet sessions – the first with Al Haig, Tommy Potter, and Roy Haynes; the second with Horace Silver, Joe Calloway, and Walt Bolden. CD
Stan Getz —
Stan Getz At Storyville Volumes 1 & 2 ... CD Roulette/EMI (UK), 1951. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great CD that combines volumes 1 and 2 of Stan's early live recordings at Storyville – excellent small group sessions done with a group that includes Jimmy Raney on guitar, Al Haig on piano, Teddy Kotick on bass, and Tiny Kahn on drums. The mix of guitar and tenor is great together – ... read more CD
Tyree Glenn —
Tyree Glenn At The Roundtable ... LP Roulette, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from Tyree Glenn – a trombonist like no other, and a player who really could get a great "voice" on the instrument! The set's a nicely earthy batch of tracks – small combo numbers, with help from Hank Jones on piano, Mary Osborne on guitar, Tommy Potter on bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette, 1962. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono colorbar label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with a short click on "Florida Twist". Cover has a faint stain on the lower corner and light wear.)
John Handy —
Jazz – John Handy III ... LP Roulette, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the few beautiful early albums cut by John Handy for Roulette – and an obscure session that has him playing alto with a quartet that includes a young Walter Bishop Jr. on piano. Handy here is fresh from his work with Mingus – and his alto is filled with fire and emotion, yet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minor seam splits and light surface wear.)
John Handy III —
In The Vernacular ... LP Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Early genius from the great saxophonist John Handy – working here at a time when he was fresh from some key experience with Charles Mingus, and ready to try out some of his own great ideas as a leader on his own! The album's a stunner right from the start – a record of subtle power and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original color bar label stereo pressing with deep groove! Cover has light wear, clear tape on the seams and a lightly bent corner.)
John Handy III —
Quote, Unquote ... LP Roulette, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great stuff! This fantastic lost John Handy album for Roulette, like his others, stands as some of the finest unknown jazz of the 60's. These records are always (unfortunately) passed by in the racks, but don't make the same mistake! Handy's alto is honed to a razor sharp point, fresh from his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Harlem River Drive —
Harlem River Drive ... CD Roulette/Warner (Japan), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A legendary Latin funk album – spearheaded by Eddie Palmieri! The record is a landmark crossover album from the early 70s – cut at the end of the Latin soul era, but featuring that genre's wonderful mix of Puerto Rican soul, Spanish Harlem Latin, and New York funk – which are ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2014 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Harlem River Drive —
Harlem River Drive (UK pressing) ... CD Roulette/EMI (UK), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A legendary Latin funk album – spearheaded by Eddie Palmieri! The record is a landmark crossover album from the early 70s – cut at the end of the Latin soul era, but featuring that genre's wonderful mix of Puerto Rican soul, Spanish Harlem Latin, and New York funk – which are ... read more CD
Roulette, 1959. Very Good- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono color bar pressing. Cover has some staining & discoloration, but mostly on the back.)
Screamin Jay Hawkins —
Whammy/Roulette, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roulette, 1971. Near Mint- ... $11.99 19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi and insert. Obi is held in place with clear tape in back. Cover is bent a bit at the corners.)
Roulette, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $8.99
All the hits! Includes "Crimson & Clover", "Hanky Panky", "I Think We're Alone Now", "Sweet Cherry Wine", "Mony Mony", "Crystal Blue Persuasion", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Tommy James & The Shondells —
Celebration – The Complete Roulette Recordings 1966 to 1973 (6CD set) ... CD Roulette/Grapefruit (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 6CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A huge amount of material from Tommy James & The Shondells – a group that most people know for a string of jingle-jangle gems in the 60s, but who kept on making some really wonderful music over the course of the 11 albums included in this set! The group at the start were already pretty ... read more CD
Tommy James & The Shondells —
Cellophane Symphony ... LP Roulette, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Pretty cool and groovy work from Tommy James – with cuts that include "Papa Rolled His Own", "Sweet Cherry Wine", "Cellophane Symphony", "Evergreen", "On Behalf Of The Entire Staff & Management", and "The Love Of A Woman". LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear and aging, and bumped corners.)
Tommy James & the Shondells —
Crimson & Clover ... LP Roulette, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sublime pop psych classic from Tommy James & The Shondells – a record that's quite different than some of the janglier work the group was issuing a few years before – and a perfect example of the way that just a few slight studio tricks can really transform a record! The tunes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp.)
Tommy James & The Shondells —
Gettin' Together/Roulette, 1967. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roulette, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
We're sure you know the group from their mega-hit oldie title cut – a garagey tune with a very catchy hook – but you might also appreciate them for the soulful finish they put on other tracks on this set, clearly inspired by groups on Atlantic, and going for a blue-eyed soul approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear, a cutout hole, a bit of waviness on the spine, and a hype sticker.)
Tommy James & The Shondells —
I Think We're Alone Now (black cover) ... LP Roulette, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Purely classic 60s gems from Tommy James & The Shondells – kicking off with the all time great pop title track – and featuring loads of tunes that are nearly as wonderful! The group were hit radio kings at the time, and they cover some great ones by others, too, like "Californi ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette, 1967. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and some peeling and a light stain along the top edge.)
Tommy James & The Shondells —
Mony Mony ... LP Roulette, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
An overlooked gem from jazz singer Etta Jones – an effort cut around the same time as her better-known records for Prestige, but one that's maybe done with an even hipper sound overall! Etta's nicely laidback, and hits that soulful, singing mood that makes her so great right from the start ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange label pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and split seams held with clear tape.)
Knights & Arthur —
I Can Tell The World/Roulette, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Roulette, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $11.99 19.99
Here's a nice one – the only album we've ever seen by vocalist Dee Lawson, an icy yet soulful singer with a style that's clearly forged in the June Christy mode! The set features some nice small combo backing that really matches the late night mood of the tunes – more jazz-based ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Multi-color bar pressing with deep groove! Vinyl is in great shape, but has a short click on one track – the rest is nice.)
Le Club —
Front Page News (voc, inst)/Roulette, 1983. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Love Childs Afro Cuban Blues Band —
Out Among 'Em ... LP Roulette, 1975. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A sweet set of 70s Latin Disco – less Afro-Cuban than you might expect, but a great illustration of the way that older Latin modes had filtered down to more mainstream dancefloors at the time! There's definitely still some Latin elements in the mix – but the set's also got Michael ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers —
Why Do Fools Fall In Love ... LP Roulette/Pye (UK), Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
20 classic tracks from one of the greatest groups of the doo wop years – all material pulled from singles and albums on the Roulette and Gee labels! LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette, 1965. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker.)
Roulette, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label Forum pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Roulette, 1960. Used ... $6.99
Two rare sessions originally recorded for a larger collection called The Birdland Story and gathered here under the title Minor Strain. The first set is led by Lee Morgan and features Wayne Shorter on sax, Bobby Timmons on piano, Jimmy Rowser on bass, and Art Taylor on drums. The second half of ... read more CD
(CDr pressing.)
Roulette/Big Pink (South Korea), 1970. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
The cover image of a nude couple running in a field should be more than enough to recommend this one – but the music is equally great, and surprisingly groovy! We know little about Morning Dew (do you?), but they've got a really weird sound that's almost a fuzzed-up and free-thinking take on ... read more CD
Joe Newman/Roulette, 1957. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
We're not sure we've ever heard trumpeter Joe Newman and tenorist Zoot Sims work together on a record – and certainly never as striking a setting as this – a record that really gives both musicians a chance to open up and blow! Despite the title, the players are less "locking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie —
Echoes Of An Era – The Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie Years ... LP Roulette, 1947/1953. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice overview of work by Bird and Diz – includes recordings from 1947 in New York City with sidemen that include John Lewis, Mles Davis, Duke Jordan, JJ Johnson, and Max Roach; plus a Gillespie session from 1953 in Paris with Bill Graham on saxophones, Wade Legge on piano, Lou Hackney on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s orange label stereo pressing. Cover has light aging, a small peeled spot near the top of the spine, and is lightly bumped at the bottom right corner.)
Roulette, 1966. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One side of music from The Peach Thief – the other of music from The Liars, International Detective, The Cheaters, The Spider's Web, and Man From Interpol. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and small cutout holes.)
Poison/Roulette, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of those obscure split 12" singles from the early days – when labels clearly thought nobody would pay full price for a large single that only included one band! This one features a tight extended funk cut from Poison – a fast jamming number with some funky keyboards, a bit of ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Adam Clayton Powell with Joe Williams —
Gospel In Words & Music ... LP Roulette, 1961. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A record headed up by the famous Adam Clayton Powell – and which also features solo vocals by jazz singer Joe Williams, and the Stamps Baxter Quartet! LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette, 1957. Used ... $2.99
Features George Duvivier on bass, Art Taylor on drums, and Powell on piano. Tracks include "Billie's Bounce", "Shaw Nuff", "Ko Ko", "Ornithology", "Dewey Square", and "Moose The Mooche". CD
(1996 pressing. Promo sticker on booklet, promo stamp on disc, and mark through barcode.)
Bud Powell —
Bud Powell Trio Plays ... CD Roulette/EMI, 1947/1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal sounds from the great Bud Powell – recorded right at an early moment when the pianist was bursting into Birdland fame – working here with a key trio that features Curley Russell on bass and a young Max Roach on drums! Bud seems to have a bit more color in his keys here than in ... read more CD
Bud Powell —
Return of Bud Powell ... CD Roulette/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Interesting sides from Bud Powell – billed on the front as "his first new recordings since 1958", which isn't really the case, since he did cut some work while living in Paris. And even more interesting, the liner notes describe Powell as "back on the US jazz scene, cured of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Specs Powell —
Movin' In ... LP Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Hard-swinging jazz featuring drummer Specs Powell – and a tight batch of Basie-esque players, grooving along on a number of short lively tracks that are almost in the Count Basie style of the Roulette years! The lineup features alto and baritone sax from Sahib Shihab, tenor and clarinet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono color bar label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear, cutout hole, light gloss peeling at the opening.)
Roulette, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A surprisingly groovy record! Although bossa nova isn't normally Tito's bag, he does a great job here moving into the format – picking up the pace of his usual group with some snapping beats that create a bit of a bossa flourish, even though the overall sound's still firmly in the New York ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Palladium pressing.)
Roulette, 1963. Used ... $4.99
One of Jimmy Rushing's last truly great albums – a jazz-tinged session of bluesy material, one that gets at his best work of the 50s! The arrangements are by Al Cohn, and have a fluid swing that pushes Jimmy past cliche – working with players that include Zoot Sims, Budd Johnson, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
