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Capitol/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
A killer set from funky drummer Leo Acosta – a Mexican musician, but one who draws plenty of influence here from the New York scene – before turning the whole thing into a set of weird and wild sounds that are very much his own! Leo's clearly got some Latin soul vibe going on here ... (Latin, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
74 Miles Away/Capitol, 1967. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Cannonball Adderley – and a pivotal set that has him continuing the live recording setting of some of his best 60s albums, while also stretching forward to some of the more inventive ideas of the latter part of the decade! David Axelrod produced, and the album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley & Friends (2LP version) ... LP Capitol, 1960s/1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really great testament to the wide warmth and many talents of Cannonball Adderley – as well as a portrait of just how much he'd touched the world of jazz in the short time he was on the planet! The set brings together collaborations between Cannon and a variety of artists – pulled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Live! ... LP Capitol, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Cannonball Adderley with David Axelrod production – a combination that couldn't miss back in the 60s! In keeping with the success of the Mercy Mercy Mercy album done with Axelrod, Capitol did everything they could to catch Cannonball in a live setting – a great move, given the open, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet & Orchestra – Experience In E/Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
A great lost chapter in the Cannonball/David Axelrod story! The record features Cannon's classic quintet performing some longer, more serious works with orchestral backing – and the sound is vaguely similar to some of Axelrod's "high concept" work for Capitol. The record features ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light edge wear, tiny cutout hole.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley's Fiddler On The Roof ... LP Capitol, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Once again, Cannonball Adderley proves the old jazz adage – it's not the song, but the singer – as he breathes fantastic new life here into a set of tunes from the musical Fiddler on the Roof! Yet in thinking of the music, there's also a special sort of genius – as there's some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Country Preacher – Live At Operation Breadbasket ... LP Capitol, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A totally great set by Cannonball Adderley – one of his funkiest albums ever, recorded live at Operation Breadbasket under the supervision of Jesse Jackson, and a session in which the band is cooking a lot more than on some of their other albums from the time! The set grooves hard with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
If the 60's ever had a "hit" jazz record, it was probably this one! The album's a sparkling live session featuring the trademark soul jazz sounds of the Cannonball Adderley group with Joe Zawinul on acoustic and electric piano, and brother Nat Adderley on cornet. The tracks have a long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Music You All ... LP Capitol, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer work from the same sessions that gave the world Cannonball Adderley's classic Black Messiah album – live material from an extended stretch as the Troubadour club in LA – featuring a very righteous, freewheeling version of Cannonball's group! The lineup features some wonderful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cannonball Adderley —
Price You Got To Pay To Be Free ... LP Capitol, 1970. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic work from the massive electric years of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet – one of the group's last records to feature the keyboards of Joe Zawinul – and also one of the heaviest from the time! The set's a double-length gem that presents the group in an open live setting – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light ring & edge wear, cutout hole.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Soul Zodiac ... LP Capitol, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest, baddest, funkiest albums Cannonball Adderley ever recorded – a massive suite of tunes based on the signs of the Zodiac, produced to perfection by David Axelrod, and featuring some hip recitations from the mighty Rick Holmes! The double-length set is completely compelling ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great label pressing – in nice shape!)
Capitol/Tall Tree, 1968. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Almost everything soulful at Capitol Records in the mid 60s – packed together in one sweet little place! The set's a winner in a great line of Cannonball Adderley live dates from the time – produced by David Axelrod, and done with that great mix of angular, slightly electric groove the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Tall Tree pressing. Cover is faded a bit at the spine.)
Cannonball Adderley with Sergio Mendes —
Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars ... LP Capitol/Pickwick, 1962. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Cannonball Adderley recorded this nice little groover in 1962, when American musicans were just getting on the bossa tip, and still keeping things pretty authentic. The record was cut in New York with Sergio Mendes' early Bossa Rio group – the legendary Brazilian jazz ensemble that featured ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Capitol, 1950. Very Good+ ... $13.99
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(Cover has some light wear & aging, small bottom seam split.)
Capitol, 1965. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Ray Anthony —
Anthony Plays Allen ... LP Capitol, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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David Axelrod —
Song Of Innocence ... LP Capitol, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of a handful of amazing albums recorded by David Axelrod towards the end of the 60s – really stunning, genre-breaking music that was years ahead of its time – and which has only finally been getting its due in more recent decades! At the time of the record, Axelrod was a house ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gary Bartz —
Music Is My Sanctuary ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic bit of jazz funk fusion – and one of the landmark 70s albums produced by Larry Mizell! This is Gary Bartz's second (and most amazing) collaboration with Larry Mizell – a studio genius who could focus on the best talent of a jazz artist, then expand it using additional ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing.)
Elmer Bernstein —
Staccato ... LP Capitol, 1959. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great lost crime jazz soundtrack – penned by Elmer Bernstein in the style of some of his best work from the 50s! There's a real Man With The Golden Arm feel here – as the orchestra rises and falls in a mode matching the Staccato title – and solos break out with a fluid and ... (Soundtracks, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a split top seam, half split bottom seam, surface wear & aging, name in pen on both sides.)
Les Brown —
Les Brown All Stars ... LP Capitol, 1950s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Joe Bucci —
Wild About Basie! ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet Hammond from Joe Bucci – taking on some groovy tunes from the Count Basie songbook! Titles include "Splanky", "Lil Darlin", "Midnite Blue", "Teddy The Toad", and "920 Special". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has minimal surface wear.)
Caldera —
Sky Islands ... LP Capitol, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic Latin-tinged fusion on Capitol – recorded with a smooth soulful style that's right up there with the best of the Capitol Rare generation! Caldera mixes together nice jazzy saxes with guitars, percussion, and some great keyboard work by Eduardo Del Barrio – all produced by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Capitol, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A side's worth of material from each of the band leaders with their orchestra! Benny Carter tracks feature sidemen that include Bumps Myers, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, JJ Johnson, and Idrees Sulieman; and Cootie Williams tracks feature Bob Horton, Eddie Vinson, and Sam Taylor. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue.)
Serge Chaloff —
Blue Serge ... LP Capitol, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A real classic in the canon of American postwar jazz – one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by Boston baritone player Serge Chaloff – one of a handful of musicians who really helped move the instrument forward in jazz, and help it take a rightful place next to the expressiveness ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blue Serge (Japanese paper sleeve version) ... CD 18.99
Serge Chaloff —
Blue Serge (Capitol Jazz Classics) ... LP Capitol, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A real classic in the canon of American postwar jazz – one of the few albums ever cut as a leader by Boston baritone player Serge Chaloff – one of a handful of musicians who really helped move the instrument forward in jazz, and help it take a rightful place next to the expressiveness ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
June Christy —
Cool School – Songs For Grown Up Children ... LP Capitol, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing stuff, and easily one of June's greatest albums – even if it is an unusual one! The format here is a far cry from the boozier modes of June's earlier career – as the tunes on the set are mostly children's songs, redone as jazzier numbers by June and the Joe Castro Quartet ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Always brilliant work from the great June Christy – an album that's got a lot more darkness than you might think from the title and the bright-colored cover! The style is very booze-soaked and sad – with plenty of echoes of the classic Something Cool album – and like that set, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
June Christy —
Gone For the Day ... LP Capitol, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
That's "gone" – as in the way June Christy really sends us – vocals that take us to a place that few other 50s singers could ever hope to reach! June's work here is a masterpiece of melancholic understatement – far less overblown than some of her pop contemporaries, but ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US turquoise label pressing.)
June Christy —
June's Got Rhythm ... LP Capitol, 1958. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
June's got rhythm, sure, but the real thing that makes her great is her dark and moody sense of melody! This album's one of June's late 50s efforts done with husband/arranger Bob Cooper – not as arch modern as some of her work with Pete Rugolo, but still in a style that's definitely inspired ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
June Christy —
Something Cool (10 inch) ... LP Capitol, 1953. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
From its booze-soaked title cut, to its haunting selection of lonely ballads like "Midnight Sun" and "Stranger Called The Blues", this is one of the most fantastic vocal jazz albums of all time – and a record that we'd recommend instantly to anyone! June Christy has an ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Something Cool (Mono version – blue cover) ... LP 11.99(Mono purple label pressing. Cover has light surface wear and some aging.)
June Christy —
This Is June Christy! ... LP Capitol, 1950s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of her great ones, with moody dark arrangements by Pete Rugolo, and some fantastic stuff like "Whee Baby", "Look Up Out There", and "Kicks". Tight west coast backing, some of her best vocals, and a great purple striped cover too! (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(UK rainbow label stereo reissue in a barcode cover, with light wear and aging, small peeled spot from sticker removal at the top left, and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Nat King Cole —
10th Anniversary – A Collection Of Unreleased Masters ... LP Capitol, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Rare gems from the early years of Nat King Cole at Capitol Records – pulled from the vault by the label, and issued on the occasion of Nat's 10th Anniversary at Capitol! The work often represents the best early sound of the King Cole Trio – that sweet blend of jazz and slightly bluesy ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1961. Sealed ... $7.99
A nice little session that's one of Nat's last great vocal albums – thanks to some solid jazz backing by George Shearing. Shearing's group here is a super-hip west coast Latin one, with Emil Richards on vibes, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. Most ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s UK Music For Pleasure pressing, in a slightly different cover variant. Shrink has a sticker remnant.)
Capitol, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Nat King Cole —
Piano Style Of Nat King Cole ... LP Capitol, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Not vocals, but Nat on piano – over orchestrations by Nelson Riddle! LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Mid 40s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Early recordings by the King Cole Trio, with Nat King Cole on piano, Oscar Moore on guitar, and Johnny Miller on bass, and also with a later line-up of Irving Ashby on guitar, Joe Comfort on bass, and Jack Costanzo on bongos. (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Cover has clear tape on the top seam.)
Capitol, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Cy Coleman —
Piano Witchcraft ... LP Capitol, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Arranged and conducted by Billy May. LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1954. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A cooking little 10" session from the great west coast tenorist Bob Cooper – a great blend of modern and warmer west coast styles – served up with plenty of great work on tenor! Players here include Bud Shank on reeds, Howard Roberts on guitar, Shelly Manne on drums, and Claude ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is nice and clean – and cover has some overall aging, but no splits – nice too.)
Bob Cooper Sextet/Capitol/Affinity (UK), 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Cooper and Holman don't actually play together on this album but it is rather a collection of some of their sessions for Capitol, originally in the Kenton Presents Jazz series, from 1954. Side A is mostly comprised of Cooper and his band playing such songs as "The Way You Look Tonight", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing on Affinity. Cover has a small peeled spot from price sticker removal, some pen in back, and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Miles Davis —
Birth Of The Cool ... LP Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Legendary early work from trumpeter Miles Davis – late 40s sessions for Capitol Records that are completely different than the bop material he was cutting with Charlie Parker and on his own! Instead, these sides have Miles working with a complex, more arranged style – built up with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Miles Davis —
Classics In Jazz (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good- ... $34.99
Basically a 10" issue of a slightly abbreviated version of The Birth of The Cool, legendary work from Davis that needs virtually no introduction from us – large group sessions that virtually define the "cool" in cool jazz! The work's quite different from Davis' earlier bop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear & aging, tiny split on the top seam.)
Blossom Dearie —
May I Come In ... LP Capitol, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great album from Blossom Dearie – done with a soaring jazzy groove that makes it one of her best! Blossom's working here with Capitol arranger Jack Marshall – and he gives the album a much more upfront approach than some of Blossom's sparer sides for Verve – a groove, a bounce, ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1977. Very Good ... $5.99
Sweet Lucy, and mighty groovy – a wonderful album from Raul De Souza, cut during the height of his fame on the California scene! Like Raul's other work for Capitol, this record really sparkles from tight help from George Duke – who handles production, and some of the arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Best Of Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra ... LP Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Includes "Warm Valley", "Prelude To A Kiss", "Satin Doll", "Caravan", "In A Sentimental Mood", "Black And Tan Fantasy", "Passion Flower", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Ellington —
Ellington 55 ... LP Capitol, 1955. Very Good ... $4.99
One of Duke's most popular albums of the 50s – but we won't hold that against him! The session's one of a number of 50s outings that revisit older classics with the new level of quality offered in the studio – and it's got a similar feel to some of Duke's work for Bethlehem around the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono teal label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, small seam splits, and a center split in the bottom seam.)
Duke Ellington —
Piano Reflections – Capitol Jazz Classics Vol 12 ... LP Capitol, 1953. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Obscure small group work from Duke Ellington – trio sides recorded in 1953! Titles include "Janet", "B Sharp Blues", "Night Time", "Dancers In Love", "Kinda Dukish", and "Retrospection". LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
A great set of early cool jazz and bop – with cuts that include "Oo La La" by Dizzy Gillespie, "Opus 96" by Bill Harris, "Aishie" by Buddy DeFranco, "Budo" by Miles Davis, and "Overtime" by Charlie Barnet. LP, Vinyl record album
Jimmy Giuffre —
Tangents In Jazz ... LP Capitol, 1955. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of Jimmy Giuffre's excellent early LPs for Capitol, and a nice blend of west coast styles with more modernist experimentation. Here, Giuffre begins his experiments in jazz without a "non-pulsating beat", that is, jazz without snapping cymbal, walking bass, or pounding piano to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tangents In Jazz (part 2) ... 7-inch 3.99
Jackie Gleason —
Riff Jazz ... LP Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
We're not exactly sure what "riff jazz" is, but we can definitely say that the album's one of Jackie Gleason's jazziest from the 50s – a really hard-hitting affair that gets past the sleepier arrangements of other records, and makes great use of breakout solo work from Jimmy ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has surface wear and aging.)
Babs Gonzales/Capitol, 1949. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A collection of early bop singles cut for Capitol – one that includes some excellent rare material, including fantastic early work by Babs Gonzales, and some of Sonny Rollins' first work on record! Babs clocks in with some great little vocal numbers that include – "Real Crazy" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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(Black label pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Benny Goodman —
Boppin Benny ... LP Capitol, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An unusual collection of late 40s Benny Goodman singles for Capitol! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese pressing – ECJ-50074. Includes insert.)
Benny Goodman/Capitol, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Early 70s pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Bobby Hackett —
Soft Lights & Bobby Hackett (10-inch) ... LP Capitol, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Bobby Hackett & Jack Teagarden —
Jazz Ultimate ... LP Capitol, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Two favorites of the trad jazz scene get together on this extremely well-selling Capitol album. Players include Peanuts Hucko, Billy Bauer, and Ernie Caceres – and titles include "Mama's Gone", "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans", "55th & Broadway", "It's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A great version of Ralph Burns' "Early Autumn" – and vintage 40s material from the Herman band, with Red Rodney, Ernie Royal, Conte Candoli, and Rolf Ericson on trumpets; Serge Chaloff, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, and Stan Getz on saxes! LP, Vinyl record album
(70s red label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Woody Herman —
Hits Of Woody Herman ... LP Capitol, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Bill Holman —
Bill Holman's Great Big Band (Creative World) ... LP Capitol/Creative World, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great big band indeed – a session from 1960 that has Bill Holman still sitting nicely at the top of the west coast large group format from the 50s! As with previous dates of this nature, Holman's got a way around the charts that few can match – a way of swinging the whole ensemble ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stan Kenton —
Adventures In Blues ... LP Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Stan at the helm, you can bet that this set is anything but "blues" in the traditional sense – and is instead more one of Kenton's tone poems of color – tuned to the darker hues of the spectrum, and served up perfectly in a batch of beautifully shimmering arrangements! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stan Kenton —
Artistry In Bossa Nova (Capitol) ... LP Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Proof that the Kenton sound could work in just about any format – as Stan transforms a host of older tunes from his book into a bossa nova groove! The approach is simple, but great – as the rich Kenton tones and colors are infused with some added rhythms laid down by Milt Holland, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Genius, pure genius! If you've ever wondered why folks think Stan is so great, check out this landmark set of postwar modern swing tunes – some of the most groundbreaking work of its generation, and proof that there was still a lot of room to grow within the big band format. June Christy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light aging and a worn portion at the top seam.)
Stan Kenton —
Artistry In Rhythm (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Genius, pure genius! If you've ever wondered why folks think Stan is so great, check out this landmark set of postwar modern swing tunes – some of the most groundbreaking work of its generation, and proof that there was still a lot of room to grow within the big band format. June Christy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Non-border cover variant has light wear, 2 tiny peel spots, aging.)
Capitol, 1950s. Sealed ... $7.99
With featured soloists including Art Pepper, Shorty Rogers, Milt Bernhart, Ray Wetzel, Bob Cooper, Lennie Niehaus, Bill Holman, Lee Konitz, Kent Larsen, Bill Perkins, Jack Sheldon, Richie Kamuca, Jerry McKenzie, San Noto, Gabe Baltazar, Dick Hypde, Bud Shank, and John Lowe. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue, still sealed, with a hole at the top right from sticker removal.)
Capitol, 1955. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Contemporary concepts that are as bold today as they were when first released in the mid 50s! Stan's at the height of his powers here – working with the brilliant Bill Holman to craft some incredible versions of tunes that had become jazz standards, tired ones at that – but which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 50s mono rainbow label pressing with left side logo. Cover has some ring and edge wear, light aging, and a center split with some yellowed tape remnants at the bottom seam.)
Stan Kenton —
Cuban Fire ... LP Capitol, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Kenton's greatest records, and the one in which he proves his dedication to Latin styles, by serving up a killer batch of Afro-Cuban tracks with an incredibly authentic feel. The great Johnny Richards handled the arrangements, and the tracks are long and drawn out, with plenty of solo space ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A collection of some of Kenton's early 50s hits. Most of the tracks that are included were arranged by Pete Rugolo and they include "Peg O' My Heart", "He's Funny That Way", "Capitol Punishment", "Painted Rhythm", "Lover", "Somnambulism", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear, yellowed tape remnants in front, and a small round sticker at the bottom left corner.)
Stan Kenton —
Kenton In Hi-Fi ... LP Capitol, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Easily the most successful album that Stan Kenton ever recorded – a brilliant reworking of older Kenton band standards, done with the dynamics of the 50s hi fi scene! The album's a much-needed one to any fan of Stan's genius – as the tunes are presented here in recordings that really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stan Kenton —
New Concepts Of Artistry In Rhythm (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, 1952. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Beautiful modernist work from Kenton – one of the first albums to cull his genius together as a whole, filled with the kind of tracks that perfectly sum up his unique approach at the time! If you've ever wondered what makes Kenton so great, this is the album to begin with – as it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has light surface wear.)
Stan Kenton —
Popular Favorites By Stan Kenton ... LP Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The modern touch of Stan Kenton is used to transform a host of familiar numbers! LP, Vinyl record album
Stan Kenton —
Sketches On Standards (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Wonderful work from Kenton – warm and seductive, yet also modern and adventurous, tunes that are familiar, yet inexplicably transformed by the Kentonite approach! The record's got a similar feel to some of the best work coming out of the Kenton school at the time – and players on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has light surface wear.)
Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A great set by Stan Kenton – one that applies the dark tones of his style to a range of popular numbers that end up completely transformed! The album features some wonderful charts from arranger Lennie Niehaus – emerging here as one of the more complicated talents of the west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stan Kenton —
Stage Door Swings ... LP Capitol, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A genius set from Stan Kenton – seductively simple, but featuring some great arrangements from Lennie Niehaus! Despite the title, the album's less of a showtune affair than you might think – as Stan and his group run through a number of popular tunes from the 50s, remaking them in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King Cole Trio (Nat King Cole) —
Instrumental Classics ... LP Capitol, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Nice Capitol album from the 50s, one that compiles instrumental sides by Nat King Cole and his tight little LA combo that forever changed the face of jazz and R&B. It's nice to hear Nat only on piano here – and backing by the great Oscar Moore on guitar is really a treat! Titles include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Earl Klugh —
Nightsongs ... LP Capitol, 1984. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Earl Klugh's guitar gets plenty of rich colors to work with here – some deeper backdrops from arrangers Don Sebesky and Dave Matthews – each of whom bring a different mood to the set! Sebesky's got those lush, full charts that we love so much from his classic orchestral charts of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carl Kress —
Carl Kress Guitar Stylist (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, Mid 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
A great set of tracks by this oft-overlooked swing guitarist. Kress had a very nice single-note style that swung with a beautiful mellow groove – and these rare sessions from the mid 40s capture him in some great small group settins with players like Hank D'Amico, Stan Freeman, and a very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(The back cover has light surface wear.)
Yvan Landry —
Jazz En Liberte ... LP Capitol, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A really cool set from the Canadian scene of the 60s – a live performance from vibist Yvan Landry, who stretches out on some nice long tunes! Landry has a great ear for sound – and the group features piano, bass, and some especially inventive percussion! LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1961. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
A nicely different album than some of Peggy Lee's other albums for Capitol Records – a set of sophisticated arrangements, handled by Quincy Jones – which really give Lee the kind of setting to remind the world that she can be as compelling of a jazz singer as she can a vocalist on ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s UK pressing in a barcode cover. Cover has some pen impressions and is bent at the spine and top right corner.)
Peggy Lee —
Mink Jazz ... LP Capitol, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
As smooth as mink – and as sexy too! The album's one of Peggy's jazziest from the Capitol years – and has her working with some really great arrangements by Max Bennett or Benny Carter – both of whom come up with a lean groove that swings tremendously, but without some of the ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Duke Lumumba —
Jungle Funk ... LP Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Do yourself a favor, and splurge on this album – you won't be disappointed! The record is a gem all the way through – a really unique mixture of LA soul jazz and African rhythms, with a sound that's almost like Hugh Masekela sitting in with the Jazz Crusaders! Of course, there's a lot ... (Global Grooves, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1960. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Jack Marshall & Shelly Manne —
Sounds! ... LP Capitol, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sweet little set from mid 60s Capitol Records – a wonderful blend of jazz and percussion, handled by two of the most inventive musicians on the LA scene! Jack Marshall's probably best known for his excellent arrangements for the label on sets with singers – but here, he's playing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
David McCallum (with David Axelrod) —
Music – A Part Of Me ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The first album that Man From UNCLE David McCallum cut for Capitol – a batch of instrumental tunes that was really masterminded by arranger HB Barnum and producer David Axelrod! The record features short groovy versions of mid 60s pop tunes, plus a few instrumentals by McCallum, Barnum, and ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a center split on the bottom seam.)
Metronome All Stars/Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Includes three tunes from a 1945 session by the Capitol International Jazzmen, with Bill Coleman on trumpet, Buster Bailey on clarinet, Benny Carter on alto, Coleman Hawkins on tenor, Nat King Cole on piano, Oscar Moore on guitar, John Kirby on bass, Max Roach on drums, and Kay Starr on vocals; ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Great work from Ella May Morse – material that's still got some of the raw edge of her postwar 78s, but which also features Billy May bringing a bit more jazz to the backings! (Vocalists, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has a large split top seam and light surface wear.)
Gerry Mulligan —
Gerry Mulligan & His Ten-Tette (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An early cooker from Gerry Mulligan – working here with a real birth of the cool-styled group that includes Chet Baker and Pete Candoli on trumpets, Bud Shank on alto, John Graas on French horn, Bob Enevoldsen on trombone, and Chico Hamilton on drums – a really wonderful group that has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Early 70s Capitol collection – includes a 50s cooker from Gerry Mulligan – working here with a real birth of the cool-styled group that includes Chet Baker and Pete Candoli on trumpets, Bud Shank on alto, John Graas on French horn, Bob Enevoldsen on trombone, and Chico Hamilton on drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Gerry Mulligan/Capitol, 1951/1953. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great early west coast jazz! This album puts together 2 different sessions both recorded by Gene Norman in the early 50s. One features Shorty Rogers heading up a great group with Art Pepper and Jimmy Giuffre – on the tracks "Four Mothers", "Didi", "Sam & The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mark Murphy —
Playing The Field ... LP Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the best early albums by vocalist Mark Murphy – cut to arrangements by Bill Holman on side one, a set of big band numbers, and to smaller piano trio backing on side two, which features mellower stuff. Murphy's really developing his voice at this point, and is starting to get some of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, clear tape along the bottom seam, a bit of pen and some flaking on the spine.)
Boots Mussulli —
Kenton Jazz Presents Boots Mussulli Quartet – Little Man ... LP Capitol, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Easily one of the best of the Kenton Presents series on Capitol – and one of the few albums to ever focus on the genius talents of saxophonist Boots Mussulli! We'd put Boots in the same camp as Charlie Mariano in the 50s – on one hand a clear modernist, with a crisp and fresh tone, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing on Affinity. Cover has light ringwear, bumped corner, and a peeled spot and remnants from a fairly large price sticker.)
Capitol, 1955/1957. Very Good- ... $14.99
Mid 50s west coastery from Dave Pell – recording here in an octet that includes Don Fagerquist on trumpet, Ray Sims on trombone, Paul Smith on piano, Tony Rizzi on guitar, and Ronnie Lang on baritone. The tracks are short and slinky, with Pell's sharp tenor in the frontline – on tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Spanish reissue.)
Capitol, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
A pretty strange concept for an album – a bunch of LA jazz players get together and do versions of songs usually associated with the south! This penchant for swinging tunes from unusual sources was one of Pell's strongest 50s tricks, though, and he makes it come off pretty well with a group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has some ringwear, yellowing from age, and a 4 inch split at the left side of the top seam.)
Billy Preston —
Wildest Organ In Town! ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Billy's best, and it's got a pretty tight instrumental groove that's similar to some of Jimmy McGriff's work for the Sue and Veep labels. Billy's organ fronts some groovy and offbeat arrangements by Sly Stone – and although the set list includes a number of late 60s hits, the overall ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Vinyl plays with a short click on "I Got You". Cover is great!)
Johnny Richards —
Wide Range ... LP Capitol/Creative World, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A killer album from Johnny Richards – possibly the best he ever cut! The album sparkles with all the intensity he brought to Stan Kenton's Cuban Fire album – with bits of Latin, jazz, and some of the modernist scoring that Kenton, Richards, and Pete Rugolo were using at the time. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willard Robinson/Capitol, 1948. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Shorty Rogers —
Modern Sounds (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, 1951. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Seminal west coast work from the start of the 50s – a groundbreaking 10" album that showed the best early talents of trumpeter Shorty Rogers! The group here is Rogers at his hippest – before a bigger rise to 50s fame, and right at the start of a great run as a leader and arranger ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear & aging.)
Capitol, 1954. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of the first albums ever cut as a leader by trombonist Frank Rosolino – a hip set issued under the Stan Kenton Presents banner for Capitol in the mid 50s – but done in a smaller combo mode than you'd hear with Stan! The setting provides a great showcase for the emerging solo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s UK Affinity pressing. Cover has light wear and a small yellowed sticker spot.)
Capitol, 1955. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A very nice little LA jazz session – not necessarily for Rosolino's trombone, which is still pretty nice, but really for the presence of Charlie Mariano, who gets a good chance to lay down some great solos in the session's small quintet with Walter Norris, Max Bennett, and Stan Levy. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s UK Affinity pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Capitol, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
These sides feature Charlie Shavers working with an octet that includes Billy Byers, Jerome Richardson, Budd Johnson, and George Barnes. The tunes on these sides have a more tightly arranged approach than Shavers' other recordings from this period – still with a strong focus on his fluid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a spot of pen on the back, but is great!)
George Shearing —
Jazz Moments ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An unusual one for George Shearing – in that this Capitol session's a trio date, instead of Shearing's usual quintet mode – working in an Ahmad Jamal-like trio with drums by Vernel Fournier and bass by the late Israel Crosby! There's flowing, subtly soulful sound going on here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dimensions In Jazz pressing. Cover has a Dimensions In Jazz sticker, some ringwear, yellowing from age, tiny split in the bottom seam, and minor blemishes at the spine.)
