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Kudu (label)
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Idris Muhammad —
Boogie To The Top ... LP 
Kudu, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Classic middle period work from drummer Idris Muhammad – a set recorded after his initial run of lean funk recordings for the jazz scene – with a bit more soul in the mix, and definitely a bit of boogie in the groove! Arrangements are by David Matthews – the maestro of the soul-st ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with Kudu inner sleeve. Cover has light wear. Vinyl has a short click on "One With A Star".)
Esther Phillips —
Alone Again, Naturally ... LP Kudu, 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the deepest soul sets from Esther Phillips' 70s years on Kudu Records – a set with some nicely gritty grooves and a surprisingly earthy feel at times – especially when compared to some of her other albums of the time! Backings are by James Brown's old reedman, Pee Wee Ellis ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a touch of edge wear.)
Esther Phillips —
Alone Again, Naturally ... CD 
Kudu/Reel Music, 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the deepest soul sets from Esther Phillips' 70s years on Kudu Records – a set with some nicely gritty grooves and a surprisingly earthy feel at times – especially when compared to some of her other albums of the time! Backings are by James Brown's old reedman, Pee Wee Ellis ... read more CD
Kudu, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Esther's strong winners for Kudu – a record that takes her soulful style of earlier years, and wraps it around some sly 70s funky arrangements! Ex-James Brown hornman Pee Wee Ellis arranged the album, and gave Esther a nice little dose of funk that really helped her groove – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear.)
Kudu, 1976. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A pretty amazing set from Esther Phillips – her final album for Kudu – and a beautiful mix of soaring soul sounds from one the most unique, emotionally-inflected soul vocalists of her era! Esther's in prime Kudu mode here – working with jazzy arrangements by David Matthews and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Kudu inner sleeve.)
Esther Phillips —
Esther Phillips w/Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Esther Phillips' biggest comeback albums from the 70s – a classic set that takes her deeply soulful vocal approach, and sets it to some sweet jazz funk backings – served up by guitarist Joe Beck, who almost gets equal credit on the album cover! The rest of the lineup is equally ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes Kudu inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Smooth and sophisticated grooving from Esther Phillips – a record that really has her shaking off the rag-tag and rootsy modes of earlier years, and gliding sweetly into the mainstream! Phillips' vocals are still as soulful and compelling as ever, but the backings are quite full – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Esther Phillips —
From A Whisper To A Scream ... LP Kudu, 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite-ever albums from Esther Phillips – an album that really helped her transform her sound for the 70s! The approach here is a lot more jazzy than before – served up with a good dose of funk, thanks to arrangements from Pee Wee Ellis – fresh from his work with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kudu, 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Not a live album – as you might think from the title – but a tight batch of tunes that shows the full funk and soul talents of the legendary Esther Phillips! The album's got a nicely dark undercurrent at times – a sound that's not as smooth as some of Esther's other Kudu albums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
Esther Phillips —
Performance (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Not a live album – as you might think from the title – but a tight batch of tunes that shows the full funk and soul talents of the legendary Esther Phillips! The album's got a nicely dark undercurrent at times – a sound that's not as smooth as some of Esther's other Kudu albums ... read more CD
Also available Performance ... LP 9.99(Out of print, 2007 pressing – includes obi!)
Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens —
Upchurch & Tennyson ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful albums ever recorded for the Kudu label – and one of the few full LP releases to feature vocal work by Chicago soul singer Tennyson Stephens! Tennyson's working here with Phil Upchurch, the legendary Chicago guitar player whose talents graced countless soul, jazz, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens —
Upchurch & Tennyson (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful albums ever recorded for the Kudu label – and one of the few full LP releases to feature vocal work by Chicago soul singer Tennyson Stephens! Tennyson's working here with Phil Upchurch, the legendary Chicago guitar player whose talents graced countless soul, jazz, and ... read more CD
(Include obi!)
Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens —
Upchurch & Tennyson (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful albums ever recorded for the Kudu label – and one of the few full LP releases to feature vocal work by Chicago soul singer Tennyson Stephens! Tennyson's working here with Phil Upchurch, the legendary Chicago guitar player whose talents graced countless soul, jazz, and ... read more CD
Grover Washington Jr —
Feels So Good ... LP Kudu, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An incredible batch of electric funk from Grover Washington Jr – easily one of his best albums ever! The record really picks up from the sweet CTI sound of the 70s – taking Bob James arrangements with a lot of space and electric keyboards, and letting Groover blow some wonderfully ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and back paste-on is unglued on the edges.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Inner City Blues ... LP Kudu, 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet funky jazz from Grover Washington – an early standout session from his classic years on Kudu Records, put together with hip arrangements from the mighty Bob James! The record's got the same spacious sense of grooving as James' first few for CTI – a style that's funky fusion, but ... (Jazz, Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the Kudu inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, partially split top seam and spine, and a bit of clear tape.)
Grover Washington Jr —
Secret Place/Kudu/Motown, 1972/1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
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