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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 —
Goodman Touch ... LP Capitol, 1953. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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(Turquoise label pressing. Cover has light surface wear.)
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 —
Coast Concert ... LP Capitol, 1955. Sealed ... $9.99
A classic set from brassman Bobby Hackett – the kind of set that really helped him reach a big new audience in the postwar years! The style here is trad, but the set was recorded for Capitol in LA – so there's this sort of sparkling vibe to the whole thing too – a bit of an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Capitol reissue pressing in a barcode cover – M-11795 – still sealed with some price sticker remnants.)
Bobby Hackett —
Complete Capitol Bobby Hackett Solo Sessions (5CD set) ... CD 
Capitol/Mosaic, 1950s. Used 5CDs ... Out Of Stock
Lots of great material on here – albums that include Soft Lights & Bobby Hackett, In A Mellow Mood, Rendezvous, Don't Take Your Love From Me, Gotham Jazz Scene, At The Embers, Bobby Hackett Quartet, Easy Beat, Blues With A Kick, and the unusual Hawaii Swings! CD
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 —
Complete Capitol Recordings Of Woody Herman (6CD set) ... CD Capitol/Mosaic, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 6CD ... Out Of Stock
Great material from both the 78rpm and LP generation! Woody Herman is amazing – bridging earlier swing with the worlds of bop and jump blues – way hipper than you might expect, as is his band! CD
Woody Herman —
Hits Of Woody Herman ... LP Capitol, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Woody Herman —
Keeper Of The Flame – The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The Four Brothers Band ... CD Capitol, 1949. Used ... Out Of Stock
Notable sidemen include Shorty Rogers, Stan Getz, and Terry Gibbs – plus vocals by Marry Anne McCall. CD
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
Richard Groove Holmes —
Groove ... CD Pacific Jazz/Capitol, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An early cooker from Richard Groove Holmes – and one of the most important Hammond jazz sets to come out of the west coast at the time! At a point when most folks think the east has a lock on the instrument, Groove bursts forth here with a great hard-edged sound – proof that the LA ... read more CD
(1990 pressing.)
Richard Groove Holmes & Gene Ammons —
Groovin' With Jug ... CD Pacific Jazz/Capitol, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Quite an unusual date – both for the players, who are normally more at home on Prestige Records – and for the Pacific Jazz label, who were then a cornerstone of west coast cool jazz! That setting doesn't keep the album from being a killer, though – as Gene Ammons wails away on ... read more CD
Also available Groovin' With Jug ... LP 6.99
Hank Jones —
Porgy & Bess (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Capitol/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Hank Jones takes on Porgy & Bess – with some wonderfully groovy results! The set is one of many version of the Gershwin musical that were timed to come out with the release of the late 50s film – but thanks to some careful handling by Jones, the music is way more than a cash-in ... read more CD
Mickey Katz —
Simcha Time – Mickey Katz Plays Music For Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, & Brisses ... CD Capitol/World Pacific, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jewish entertainer/musician Mickey Katz has been getting a lot of attention recently – whether it be from modern projects to revive his music, like Don Byron's from a few years ago, or from press in places like The Village Voice, dealing with the resurgence in Jewish cultural identity. ... (Comedy, Jazz) read more CD
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- ... $4.99 9.99
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.)
Stan Kenton —
Ballad Style Of Stan Kenton ... CD Capitol, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Stan's excellent later sides for Capitol – recorded during a flurry of incredible sessions that really pushed the already-great Kenton sound over the top! Here, Stan's working with a host of familiar ballads – but in a way that completely transforms the tunes, and turns them ... read more CD
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/Mosaic, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 4CD ... $43.99
A huge range of recordings with two of the best arrangers who ever worked with Stan Kenton! Includes material from a great variety of records and sessions – a really unique package. CD
(Out of print, hand-numbered limited edition pressing – in nice shape!)
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 ... CD Capitol, 1956. Used ... 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 CD
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 ... CD Capitol, 1956. Used ... 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 CD
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
Capitol (Japan), 1961. Used ... $9.99
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... read more CD
Also available Kenton's West Side Story ... CD 3.99(2011 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi. Shrink is intact but has a hole in one corner.)
Capitol, 1961. Used ... $3.99
A classic jazz interpretation of the score to West Side Story – served up in ultra-hip fashion by the Stan Kenton Orchestra! Although the tunes are familiar, the readings are extremely creative – and use Leonard Bernstein's original music as the starting point for a rich tapestry of ... read more CD
Also available Kenton's West Side Story ... CD 9.99(1994 pressing, cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Stan Kenton —
New Concepts Of Artistry In Rhythm ... CD Capitol, 1952. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available New Concepts Of Artistry In Rhythm (10 inch LP) ... LP 9.99
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
Capitol, 1953/1954. Used ... $0.99 1.99
Notable sidemen include Zoot Sims, Lee Konitz, Conte Candoli, and Art Pepper – on tracks that include "Baia", "Autumn In New York", "Me Reverie", "April In Paris", "You And The Night And The Music", and "Street Of Dreams". CD
(2001 pressing.)
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
Capitol, 1959. Used ... $2.99
Late Kenton on Capitol – but great Kenton too! In a way, Stan was almost best when he was working with standards – as on a set like this, he has an incredible way of transforming the sound of familiar numbers into something dark, moody, and modern. It's amazing to hear the way he ... read more CD
(1998 pressing.)
Stan Kenton —
Viva Kenton! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1959/1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
Stan the man, grooving in a sweet Latin mode! The paring of Kenton modernism and Latin rhythms might seem an odd combination – but it works beautifully on this session by adding in rich tones and shades of colors to the lively percussion in the set! Kenton's orchestra is augmented by a ... read more CD
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
King Curtis —
Blow Man Blow – The Capitol Recordings (3CD box set) ... CD Capitol/Bear Family (Germany), Early 60s. Used 3CDs ... Out Of Stock
A very cool package that contains all of the sides the tenor sax giant King Curtis recorded for Capitol Records! The package is wonderful – 3CDs, wrapped up in a nice big box, with a huge booklet that has notes on the work, great photos, and full details of the sessions. King's tenor was ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
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
Dave Koz —
Saxophonic ... CD Capitol, 2003. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features production by Brian McKnight, Jeff Lorber, and Brian Cullbertson. CD
(Out of print.)
Irene Kral —
Band & I ... CD United Artists/Capitol, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sparkling work from singer Irene Kral – and possibly the best album she ever cut! The backings here are by the Herb Pomeroy group – a slightly modern ensemble that still knows how to swing with a good dose of Boston soul – and the overall feel of the album's a lot more forceful ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
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
Capitol, 1962. Used ... $5.99
Peggy's sweet as sugar, but working here with a heck of a lot of spice – thanks to arranger Benny Carter, who brings in a wonderfully jazzy feel to the set! The album's one of Peggy's best from her comeback years at Capitol – and a prime example of the syncopated, slinking mode of ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Peggy Lee & George Shearing —
Beauty & The Beat (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A very nice small combo album from Peggy Lee – singing here with live backings by the George Shearing Quintet, in a style that's very different from a lot of her other work for Capitol! The set's got a slight Latin feel, thanks to George's mix of percussion, vibes, piano, and guitar – ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
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
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+ ... $19.99 29.99
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- ... $6.99 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.)
Les Paul with Mary Ford —
Best Of The Capitol Masters ... CD Capitol, 1930s/1940s/1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Selections from "The Legend And The Legacy" box set – titles include "Nola", "Tennessee Waltz", "I'm A Fool To Care", "Tiger Rag", "My Baby's Comin Home", and "Bye Bye Blues". 20 tracks total. CD
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.)
Art Pepper —
Those Kenton Days ... CD Capitol/Definitive (Spain), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $5.99
Although Art Pepper's early work with the Kenton group is always cited as being revolutionary and groundbreaking, it's always been tough to get a handle on because his tracks as a featured soloist are scattered over many different albums. That problem is solved nicely by this collection – as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
United Artists/Capitol, 1959. Used ... $6.99
A stone cooker – and one of the best versions of Porgy & Bess recorded in a jazz format! It's a slightly-forgotten fact that at the time of the big late 50s film version of Porgy & Bess, there was a bit of trouble with the soundtrack – so the market was flooded with other ... read more CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
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!)
Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera —
Capitol Recordings (8CD box set) ... CD Capitol/Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 8CDs ... Out Of Stock
All of Prima's sides for Capitol from the late 50s and early 60s, plus wife and colleague Keely Smith and band leader Sam Butera's solo work from the era in an incredible 8 CD box! We often think of Louis as kinda of a loungey, Vegas cool cat, but what is so awesome about the material you'll find ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print and in great shape!)
Capitol (Japan), 1964. Used ... $11.99 14.99
The last Capitol album from vocalist Sue Raney – and easily the most compelling of the bunch! Sue's in really great form here – shaking off some of the cooler west coast modes of earlier records, and going for a more lively, more fluid style that's sometimes touched with the R&B ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more CD
(2012 pressing – includes obi!)
Lou Rawls —
Spotlight On Lou Rawls ... CD Capitol, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Nice compilation of material by Lou from his early jazzy period in the 60's. There's lots of nice straight jazz renditions of material like "Willow Weep For Me", "Nobody But Me", "Rockin' Chair", and "If It's The Last Thing I Do" – and they're all done ... (Soul, Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker on booklet cover and stamp on CD.)
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
Nelson Riddle —
Best of Nelson Riddle ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more CD
Willard Robinson/Capitol, 1948. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Shorty Rogers —
Modern Sounds (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, 1951. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
Sonny Rollins —
Best Of Sonny Rollins ... CD Blue Note/Capitol, Mid/Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sonny Rollins with Gene Ramey, Max Roach, Donald Byrd, Art Blakey, JJ Johnson, Horace Silver, Wynton Kelly and others. CD
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
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 —
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 ... read more CD
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.)
George Shearing —
Latin Affair ... LP Capitol, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful exotic work from George Shearing – a mixture of jazz piano, Latin percussion, and lyrical guitar and vibes – all intertwined beautifully in that unique groove that really set new standards at the time! The album's got plenty of jazz, but also a nice exotic twist too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Shearing —
On The Sunny Side Of The Strip ... CD Capitol/GNP, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sunny and swinging – an overlooked Capitol Records treasure from George Shearing – and one with a group that really helped set the sound of groovy jazz in the 60s! The players here are all wonderful – Emil Richards on vibes, Toots Thielemans on guitar, and Al McKibbon on bass ... read more CD
(1992 pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
George Shearing —
Shearing On Stage ... LP Capitol, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great set from George Shearing – recorded live, with a lot more of a tight jazz style than some of his higher-concept sets for Capitol in the late 50s! The group here is wonderful – with vibes from Emil Richards, guitar and harmonica from Toots Thielemans, percussion from Armando ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
George Shearing Quintet/Capitol, 1957. Used ... $9.99
Wonderful late 50s jazz from the LA scene – not just because singer Dakota Staton is at the best of her youthful prime, but also because the Shearing group on the set is great too! George is working here with one of his best lineups – a group that includes Latin-inflected Al McKibbon ... read more CD
(2003 pressing.)
George Shearing Quintet/Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful late 50s jazz from the LA scene – not just because singer Dakota Staton is at the best of her youthful prime, but also because the Shearing group on the set is great too! George is working here with one of his best lineups – a group that includes Latin-inflected Al McKibbon ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In The Night ... CD 9.99
Capitol, 1954. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Some sweet Liquid Sounds from pianist Paul Smith – one of the grooviest players to recorded for Capitol Records in the 50s! At some level, Smith has a sound that really prefaces lots that would go on in the west coast scene of the 60s – an approach to jazz that's still somewhat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original turquoise label pressing. Cover has surface wear.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Lovely music from pianist Paul Smith – working here on one of his most standout sessions of the 50s, thanks to the presence of horn players Bob Cooper on tenor and Julie Kinsler on flute! The style is still very much in the same fluid area as Paul's Liquid Sounds work for Capitol – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Capitol, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
Oddly titled "The Debut On Disc", this set isn't really Solal's first on vinyl – but it is some classic early modernist material. Side one features a trio with Guy Pederson and Daniel Humair – on some amazing compositions by Solal, like "Ouin-Ouin", "Theme A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A cool album of tracks that has Dakota singing with a bit tighter arrangement than usual, in sort of a pop soul jazz bag, like some of the other Capitol singers at the time who were working with HB Barnum and David Axelrod. The album includes Dakota's groovy track "Young Generation" ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has cutout hole.)
Capitol, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $23.99
Excellent funky jazz from Jeremy Steig – the funkiest flute player we can think of! The record takes up where Jeremy's LPs on Solid State left off – adding Steig's hard-blowing flute to some groundbreaking beat-heavy backings by Gene Perla and Eddie Gomez on bass, Don Alias on drums, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Lime green label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and a small split on the spine.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99 6.99
A mix of jazzy moments and more emotive passages from Leith Stevens – packaged here in a nice David Stone Martin cover! (Soundtracks, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo yellow label pressing. Cover has surface wear, promo stamp, radio station sticker, name in pen. Label has ink stamp.)
Capitol, 1973. Used ... $4.99
A completely fresh take on the Charlie Parker aesthetic of the bop generation – updated for the 70s, but in ways that are still pretty classic overall! The group's a large one, but plays with a tightness that goes way past their gimmicky name – thanks to players who include Med Flory ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Supersax —
Plays Bird (Original Master Recording) ... LP Capitol/Mobile Fidelity, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A completely fresh take on the Charlie Parker aesthetic of the bop generation – updated for the 70s, but in ways that are still pretty classic overall! The group's a large one, but plays with a tightness that goes way past their gimmicky name – thanks to players who include Med Flory ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Supersax —
Plays Bird With Strings ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
The Supersax ensemble takes on the classic concept of Charlie Parker with strings – really sticking true to the groundbreaking spirit of the original experiments, while also bringing things forward a bit with their wonderful multi-horn approach! The group features lead alto from Med Flory, ... read more CD
Also available Plays Bird With Strings ... LP 0.99(Includes obi!)
Capitol, 1975. Very Good+ ... $0.99
The Supersax ensemble takes on the classic concept of Charlie Parker with strings – really sticking true to the groundbreaking spirit of the original experiments, while also bringing things forward a bit with their wonderful multi-horn approach! The group features lead alto from Med Flory, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Supersax —
Salt Peanuts – Supersax Plays Bird Vol 2 ... CD Capitol (Japan), 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Supersax – a record with plenty of classic bop elements, despite a very 70s-styled group name and cover! The combo's a large one, and features tight horn formation deftly cutting through a host of bop classics – lots of ensemble passages at the start, then breakout ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Supersax —
Salt Peanuts – Supersax Plays Bird Vol 2 ... LP Capitol, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Supersax – a record with plenty of classic bop elements, despite a very 70s-styled group name and cover! The combo's a large one, and features tight horn formation deftly cutting through a host of bop classics – lots of ensemble passages at the start, then breakout ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has 2 corner bends, light ring wear, faint staining along the opening.)
Capitol, 1950. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Titles include "Blue Skies", "Aunt Hagar's Blues", "Dardanella", "Willow Weep For Me", and "Nice Work If You Can Get It". LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear & aging.)
