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Harold Arlen/Columbia, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
From the cover, the "Friend" is Barbara Streisand – working here on a few tracks, all of which are arranged by Peter Matz! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Fred Astaire —
Starring Fred Astaire ... CD Columbia, 1930s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
An excellent collection – 54 tracks from the prime early years of Fred Astaire, plus a great set of notes! CD
Tony Bennett —
Beat Of My Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great Tony Bennett LP – very different than others from the time (or any time!) in that the format pairs the master vocalist with the "who's who" of drummers and percussionists of the late 50s – including Art Blakey, Jo Jones, Candido, and Sabu. The sound is as majestic and ... read more CD
Also available Beat Of My Heart ... LP 11.99(1997 pressing with blue border around cover.)
Columbia, 1955. Used ... $4.99
One of Tony Bennett's greatest jazz sessions – a sublime mid 50s outing that features small combo backing from guitarist Chuck Wayne! The setting is extremely spare for the time – a real contrast from the higher drama of some of Tony's 50s chart hits, and the kind of a record that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tony Bennett —
Essential Tony Bennett ... CD Columbia, 1950s/1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A huge collection – 39 tracks in all! CD
Tony Bennett —
Jazz ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great collection of some of the more jazz-based work of singer Tony Bennett – one that features a huge amount of all-star musicians – including Al Cohn and Stan Getz on tenors, Count Basie and Herbie Hancock on pianos, Nat Adderley on cornet, Chico Hamilton and Art Blakey on drums, ... read more CD
Tony Bennett —
Perfectly Frank ... CD Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tony Bennett pays tribute to Frank Sinatra, backed by a small jazz trio. Titles include "I Wished On The Moon", "Night And Day", "Nancy", "A Foggy Day", "Call Me Irresponsible", and "One For My Baby". CD
Tony Bennett —
Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall – The Complete Concert ... CD Columbia, 1962. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A nice little 2CD set – one that features the full 1962 Carnegie Hall concert by Tony, with a second CD that gives the album enough space to add in a huge amount of previously unreleased tracks! The performance has Tony singing with both the trio of Ralph Sharon, and a larger orchestra ... read more CD
Tony Bennett —
Tony Bennett's All Time Greatest Hits ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Tony Bennett —
When Lights Are Low ... CD Columbia, Late 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem! The set's got Tony singing to some great mellow backings from the Ralph Sharon trio – nice and jazzy, with versions of "Rules Of The Road", "Green Dolphin Street", "When Lights Are Low", and "Speak Low". CD
Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap —
Silver Lining – The Songs Of Jerome Kern ... CD Columbia, 2015. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best jazz recordings in years from the legendary Tony Bennett – a set that has the singer paired with the piano talents of Bill Charlap, in a mode that recalls Bennett's 70s classics with Bill Evans! Like those records, there's almost an equal focus here between piano and vocals ... read more CD
Tony Bennett & Dave Brubeck —
Bennett/Columbia, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A famous pairing of talents from the early 60s – Columbia Records giants Dave Brubeck and Tony Bennett, both recorded at a time when that label was at the forefront of jazz in the US – joined up for a special performance at the end of the set! The special performance was done at the ... read more CD
Polly Bergen —
Bergen Sings Morgan/Columbia/Collectables, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Chris Botti —
To Love Again – The Duets ... CD Columbia, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
Teresa Brewer —
Sophisticated Lady ... CD Columbia, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
Backing by Shelly Manne & His Men – including Benny Carter on alto. CD
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Sin & Soul (And Then Some) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Trend-setting vocal work from Oscar Brown Jr – one of the hippest singers of his generation, and a vocalist who really took things to the next level in the 60s! Brown's got a sound that's partially influenced by the vocalese of Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks, and other singers of the 50s ... read more CD
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Tells It Like It Is/Columbia/Collectables, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 of Oscar Brown's classic Columbia albums – back to back on one CD! Tell It Like It Is is a great early album by Oscar – one that focuses on his own compositions, and a few other hip tunes written by other jazz players, with new vocals added by Oscar! These kind of tracks are the ... read more CD
Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... $7.99
One of the coolest collaborations of Dave Brubeck's years at Columbia Records – and one of the greatest jazz sessions from vocalist Jimmy Rushing too! On paper, the modernist Brubeck and Kansas City roots singer Rushing would seem to be a very unlikely pair – but by this time in his ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Dave Brubeck & Others —
Vocal Encounters ... CD Columbia, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Dave Brubeck's probably best known for the instrumental work by his classic quartet on Columbia Records, but during his years at the label, he also recorded some great work with singers too! Most of the tracks on the set are from the years 1960 and 1961 – a time of intense recording for the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Cab Calloway —
Are You Hep To The Jive? ... CD Columbia/Sony, Late 30s/1940s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Hey Now, Hey Now", "Are You All Reet?", "Hep Cat's Love Song", "Papa's In Bed With His Britches On", "Chant Of The Jungle", "I Want To Rock", "Boog It', and "Minnie The Moocher" – 22 tracks total. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Betty Carter —
Bebop Girl ... CD Columbia/Official, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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Betty Carter —
Meet Betty Carter & Ray Bryant/Columbia/Legacy, 1955/1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent CD that features some of Betty Carter's earliest work – sides recorded for the album Meet Betty Carter & Ray Bryant, plus other rare ones that were later collected on the Social Call album! The set features some sublime tunes arranged by Gigi Gryce – with a floating ... read more CD
(1996 pressing.)
Columbia, 1956. Used ... $1.99
Fantastic stuff, and proof that Rosemary Clooney was always one heck of a great singer – with strengths in jazz that you didn't always hear in her pop work! As you'd guess from the cover, Duke Ellington's leading the group on the album – and most of the tracks here are older Ellington ... read more CD
(1999 pressing.)
DRG/Columbia, 1956. Used ... $4.99
A very cool album from Noel Coward – a talent you're probably more familiar with as a playwright, but who also happens to be quite the entertainer! This album is one of two great sets that Coward recorded live in the US in the mid 50s, and they really show him opening up a lot from earlier ... read more CD
(Sealed copy.)
Vic Damone —
That Towering Feeling!/Columbia/Collectables, 1956/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Columbia/Collectables, 1962. Used ... $6.99
Beautiful work from singer Doris Day – and a record that may well be her jazziest for Columbia – thanks to backing from the Andre Previn trio! The pianist is still at the height of his early jazz powers here – able to solo boldly when needed, but almost more equipped as a painter ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Neil Diamond —
Essential Neil Diamond ... CD Columbia, 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Columbia, 1954. Used ... $4.99
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Roy Eldridge, Gene Krupa & Anita O'Day —
Uptown – Roy Eldridge With The Gene Krupa Orchestra Featuring Anita O'Day ... CD Columbia, 1941/1942/1949. Used ... Out Of Stock
Columbia, 1973. Used 2CD ... $6.99
A great set from Ella Fitzgerald – recorded at Carnegie Hall during a stretch when Fitzgerald was hitting new worldwide fame, and singing a lot of groovy contemporary tunes – but done here in a very old school style that hearkens back to Ella's earliest days in the jazz world! The ... read more CD
(Out of print Columbia Jazz Masterpieces pressing.)
Nnenna Freelon —
Nnenna Freelon ... CD Columbia, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes the originals "Changed" and "This Little Light" – plus "Stella By Starlight", "Angel Eyes", "I Fall In Love To Easily", "Black Butterfly", and the Ivan Lins number "The Island". CD
Slim Gaillard & Slam Stewart —
Slim & Slam – The Groove Juice Special ... CD Columbia, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
During the late 30s and early 40s, the team of Slim Gaillard and Slam Stewart cut some of the grooviest little records ever pressed on shellac! Slim had a crazy vocal style that was augmented by his tight guitar work – and Slam kept the whole thing rolling with a big warm bass, and with ... read more CD
Hi-Lo's —
Hi Lo's & All That Jazz ... CD Columbia, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the swinginest albums by the Hi Lo's, thanks to some great backing from Marty Paich and his Dek-Tette – the same group used to back Mel Torme and other west coast singers on other great vocal sessions of the time! Marty brings a bit more groove to the set than usual – pushing ... read more CD
Hi-Lo's —
Love Nest/Columbia/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 classic albums of jazz harmony vocals by The Hi Lo's! Love Nest is a warmly romantic set – one that's got the quartet singing with backings by Frank Comstock, one of their best accompanists, on a set of tracks that includes "Fairyland", "Dancing On The Ceiling", "Bu ... read more CD
Misora Hibari —
Hibari Sings Jazz Songs – Memories Of Nat King Cole (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1965. Used Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Billie Holiday —
Lady Day – The Complete Billie Holiday On Columbia 1933 to 1944 (10CD set) ... CD Columbia, 1930s/Early 40s. Used 10 CDs + Book ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An amazing set – really really beautiful, and a whopping 10CDs' worth of material that Billie Holiday recorded during the 78rpm era – for labels that include Columbia, Okeh, Vocalion, Decca, and Parlophone! The package has an oversize cover, with a giant book in the middle – and ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes the huge book and back cover sheet, with a crease – but in great shape overall!)
Billie Holiday —
Lady In Satin ... CD Columbia, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Billie's last recordings, and an incredibly striking batch of songs arranged by Ray Ellis with a sad, fragile ege that's perfect for the style of her later work. Billie's voice is faltering, but in a way that only makes the songs sound more personal and more compelling – and although ... read more CD
Billie Holiday —
Lady In Satin (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Billie's last recordings, and an incredibly striking batch of songs arranged by Ray Ellis with a sad, fragile ege that's perfect for the style of her later work. Billie's voice is faltering, but in a way that only makes the songs sound more personal and more compelling – and although ... read more CD
Also available Lady In Satin ... LP 11.99
Billie Holiday —
Love Songs ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Includes 16 tracks with Lester Young on tenor sax, Teddy Wilson on piano, Buck Clayton on trumpet, and others. CD
Billie Holiday —
Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol 1 – 1933 to 1935 ... CD Columbia, Mid 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great early 78rpm material recorded for Brunswick and Columbia with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, Roy Eldridge, and others. CD
Billie Holiday —
Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol 2 ... CD Columbia, 1936. Used ... Out Of Stock
Notable sidemen include Teddy Wilson, Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, and Bunny Berigan. CD
Billie Holiday —
Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol 3 – 1936 to 1937 ... CD Columbia, 1936/1937. Used ... Out Of Stock
Notable sidemen include Teddy Wilson, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Buck Clayton, Lester Young, Henry Red Allen, and Ben Webster. CD
Billie Holiday —
Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol 5 – 1937 to 1938 ... CD Columbia, Late 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Billie Holiday —
Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol 6 – 1938 ... CD Columbia, 1938. Used ... Out Of Stock
Excellent Vocalion and Brunswick 78rpm recordings from the crucial Billie Holiday year of 1938! CD
Columbia, Late 30s. Used ... $1.99
Crucial late 40s material – recorded with the group of Teddy Wilson, and also with her own combo – with either Hot Lips Page or Charlie Shavers on trumpet! CD
Billie Holiday —
Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol 8 – 1939 to 1940 ... CD Columbia, Late 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Billie Holiday —
Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol 9 – 1940 to 1942 ... CD Columbia, Early 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Early 40s 78 material recorded for Okeh and Harmony – with Jimmy Hamilton on clarinet, Emmett Berry on trumpet, Teddy Wilson on piano, Benny Morton on trombone, Georgie Auld on tenor, and Benny Carter on alto! CD
Billie Holiday & Lester Young —
Musical Romance ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "The Man I Love", "Mean To Me", "Time On My Hands", "He's Funny That Way", "Fine And Mellow", and "I Must Have That Man" – 16 tracks total. CD
Columbia/Sony, Late 50s. Used ... $8.99
An obscure bit of boozy sad songs – proof that Holliday had a lot more to offer than just an extremely strong showing on Broadway. She's working here with arrangements by Glen Osser that sort of take off from the spirit of "The Party's Over" – sad and dreamy, but also with a ... read more CD
(Sealed!)
Kimiko Kasai with Herbie Hancock —
Butterfly ... CD Columbia (Japan), 1979. Used ... Out Of Stock
A legendary pairing of talents – as Japanese jazz singer Kimiko Kasai works alongside Herbie Hancock – in a setting that's very much on the soul side of the spectrum! Both Herbie and Kimiko started out with a straighter jazz sound in their early years – but by the end of the 70s, ... read more CD
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Everybody's Boppin' ... CD Columbia, 1959/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Hottest New Group In Jazz ... CD Columbia/Sony (France), Late 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... read more CD
Also available Hottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD 3.99
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Hottest New Group In Jazz ... CD Columbia/Sony (Japan), Late 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... read more CD
Also available Hottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD 3.99(1993 Japanese pressing. Includes obi with barcode sticker.)
Columbia, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Johnny Mathis —
Essential Johnny Mathis (limited edition) ... CD Columbia, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
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Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams —
That's What Friends Are For ... CD Columbia, 1978. Used ... Out Of Stock
A superb set of duets between Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams – a set that's a key part of Johnny's rise into soul music during the 70s, and one that also forms a cornerstone of the early career of Deniece Williams too! Williams' soaring vocal range is a great match for the trademark ... read more CD
Bette Midler —
Sings The Peggy Lee Songbook ... CD Columbia, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
Produced by Barry Manilow. CD
Columbia/Think (Japan), 1968. Used ... $24.99
Groovy groovy work from the Japanese scene of the late 60s – performed by a cool quartet who harmonize vocally along with their instruments! The group's got a jazzy style – using piano, guitar, bass, and drums to lay down a groove – but their real charm comes from their harmonies ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia/Think (Japan), 1969. Used Gatefold ... $19.99 24.99
Heavenly grooves from Hiroshi Okazaki & His Star Gazers – a group who harmonize wonderfully on this set! Despite their Japanese origin, the Star Gazers sing in English – clearly drawing from a legacy that includes The Four Freshmen and Hi-Los – but they also scat wordlessly ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print – and includes obi!)
Columbia/Collectables, 1965/1968. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print 1999 pressing with a peeled spot from an old sticker on the cover.)
Les Paul & Mary Ford —
Fabulous Les Paul & Mary Ford ... CD Columbia, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pozo Seco —
Shades Of Time (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia/Real Gone, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet harmony set from Pozo Seco – working here partly as the duo of Don Williams and Susan Taylor, and partly in the trio format known from their previous records as the Pozo Seco Singers! The duo tracks are especially nice, and really showcase Taylor's amazing vocals – and the ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Columbia, 1940s/Early 50s. Used 12CD ... $69.99
Maybe the most essential of all the Frank Sinatra box sets – as there's an insane amount of stuff on here that never came out on other CDs – a wealth of material from the 78rpm generation of early Sinatra! CD
(Out of print. Wooden box has some marks but the set is still in great overall condition.)
Frank Sinatra —
I've Got A Crush On You ... CD Columbia, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Frank Sinatra —
Sinatra Sings Cole Porter ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Frank Sinatra —
Voice Of Frank Sinatra ... CD Columbia, Mid 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Orchestra under the direction of Alex Stordahl. CD
Bessie Smith —
Collection ... CD Columbia, 1920s/Early 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bessie Smith —
Essential Bessie Smith ... CD Columbia, 1920s/Early 30s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Joanie Sommers —
Come Alive – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD Columbia/Real Gone, Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great package of music from singer Joanie Sommers – none of which has ever been on CD before! At the core of the record is the album Come Alive – really groovy work from singer Sommers – an overlooked gem recorded after her initial albums for Warner Brothers, and put together ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia (Japan), 1960. Used ... $6.99 9.99
They certainly got the title right on this one – as Jo's singing a great batch of jazz-based tracks – and getting help from an array of small group players that include Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges, Conte Candoli, and Ray Nance! Arrangements are by Johnny Mandel, in a warmly chromatic ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Barbra Streisand —
Just For The Record (4CD box set) ... CD Columbia, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used 4CD ... Out Of Stock
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Mel Torme —
That's All (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest, straightest sets from Mel Torme – an all-classic batch of tracks that's quite different than his other album for Columbia! Torme checks in as a totally committed, totally serious jazz vocalist here – with an impeccable approach to the music that puts this album ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Sarah Vaughan —
After Hours (Columbia) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Columbia/SME (Japan), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
The album that really put Sarah Vaughan on the map – a killer set that really showed how sultry jazz vocals could sound in the postwar years – never overtone, nor torchy-cliched – but right on the money, with a sense of grace and poise that few others can match – even after ... read more CD
Also available After Hours (Columbia) ... LP 11.99
Sarah Vaughan —
Brazilian Romance ... CD Columbia, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the last great records ever made by Sarah Vaughan – a really solid session of Brazilian tunes, one that's produced by Sergio Mendes, arranged by Dori Caymmi, and which features guest vocals by Milton Nascimento! The general approach is west coast mellow – as the group features ... read more CD
Columbia, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
A great collection of pre-Mercury work from Sarah Vaughan – including some obscure material from 78rpm singles! Titles include "Pinky", "Perdido", "Black Coffee", "While You Are Gone", "Just Friends", "After Hours", "Ooh ... read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan In Hi Fi (with bonus tracks) ... CD Columbia, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Sarah's few albums for Columbia – and quite possibly the best, thanks to some great small group backing, heard on 8 of the album's 12 tunes! The group's a really great one – with Miles Davis on trumpet, Benny Green on trombone, Buddy Johnson on tenor, Tony Scott on clarinet, ... read more CD
Ethel Waters —
Incomparable Ethel Waters ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1920s/1930s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Nancy Wilson —
Forbidden Lover ... CD Columbia, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet set of soulful numbers from Nancy Wilson – tracks that offer up a perfect fusion of her jazzy roots and soul-based styles of later years – wrapped up in lush arrangements from Japanese jazzman Masahiko Satoh! The record follows a similar approach to Wilson's Keep You Satisfied ... read more CD
Nancy Wilson —
Nancy Now ... CD Columbia, 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Power & The Glory", "If I Could", "Quiet Fire", "Rise & Fall Of Paradise", "Ebb Tide", and "Don't Be An Island". CD
Various —
Art Deco – Sophisticated Ladies ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1920s/1930s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Music from Ruth Etting, Hleln Morgan, Greta Keller, Ethel Waters, Annette Hanshaw, Connie Boswell, the Boswell Sisters, Frances Langford, Alice Faye, Lee Wiley, Helen Ward, and more. CD
Various —
Happy Birthday Newport! – 50 Swinging Years ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
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