Vocalists — In Stock
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Mainstream, 1964. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Great work from Carmen McRae – light and groovy one minute, deeply expressive the other – but all with a sense of balance that few other singers can touch at this point in her career! Carmen's already moved past straight jazz, yet she also avoids the traps of bigger label commercial ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $16.99
A sweet and jazzy little session from Carmen McRae – an overlooked batch of groovy tunes recorded with small combo backing – with a hip vibe that's a bit different than some of her other 70s work! The sound's pretty soulful overall, and takes off nicely from Carmen's best moments on ... read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Atlantic (Japan), 1970. Used ... $11.99
Bold, boozy work from Carmen McRae – a wonderfully mature album from that great time when her style was equal parts jazz and soul – put together here by arranger/producer Arif Mardin, a perfect choice for the record! There's a care to the overall presentation not heard in some of McRae' ... read more CD
(Out of print. Please note the booklet cover has two faint marks – just light discoloration, no tears or residue – from old stickers.)
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1966. Used ... $9.99
Wailing live material from the great Carme McRae – material recorded at the same sessions that yielded the Village Gate album from the same time – and equally great! There's a loose, soulful swing here – different from both the poise of Carmen's earliest records, and the fuller ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Columbia/Sony (Japan), 1962. Used ... $11.99
An overlooked gem from Carmen – one of her few albums for Columbia from the 60s, and a wonderfully swinging small group session that's got a much more relaxed feel than some of her earlier sets! The album's ostensibly a tribute to Billie Holiday – but it's taken in a way that's ... read more CD
(Out of print – and still sealed with obi!)
Groove Merchant/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $16.99
Always-hip work from the great Carmen McRae – a singer who moved way past standard jazz during the second half of the 60s – to a point where she was really handling a great range of material by the start of the 70s! Carmen's voice was always great, but there's a really special quality ... read more CD
(Part of the Groove Merchant Mo' Groovy Collection!)
Atlantic, 1967. Very Good ... $4.99
An excellent album from Carmen McRae – one of her hippest records ever, and a great set of vocal gems that often gets overlooked! Arrangements are by Benny Carter, Shorty Rogers, and Oliver Nelson – and the album's got a swinging groovy style that pushes Carmen past her straighter jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label pressing. Cover has light wear and some aging.)
BMG/RCA, 1990. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print first pressing.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
An overlooked gem from Carmen – one of her few albums for Columbia from the 60s, and a wonderfully swinging small group session that's got a much more relaxed feel than some of her earlier sets! The album's ostensibly a tribute to Billie Holiday – but it's taken in a way that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s pressing.)
Atlantic/Collectables, Late 60s. Used ... $11.99
Two great lost albums from Carmen – very different than her earlier work, kind of a mixture of jazz, soul, and pop, in territory that's a bit like work by Nancy Wilson or Marlena Shaw. Sound of Silence has Carmen working with arrangments by Shorty Rogers and Jimmy Jones – nicely jazzy, ... read more CD
(Out of print – and still sealed.)
Mainstream, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $5.99
A rock-solid swinger from the great Carmen McRae – working here in a live setting with a very cool combo! The group's more than just a trio – although it is grounded by excellent piano work from Norman Simmons – and the record features nice use of flute from Ray Bernstein, guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original pressing! Back cover has light staining and a name in pen.)
Europa Jazz (Italy), 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
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Europa Jazz (Italy), 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
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(80s pressing.)
A&M (Japan), 1969. Used ... $14.99
Dreamy loveliness from Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66! The album's one of their true 60s classics for A&M – a sublime blend of female vocals, Brazilian rhythms, and jazzy instrumentation – groovily dancing with a light and breezy sound that influenced a generation, and which still ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Decca, Late 50s. Very Good ... $1.99
A great little record, thanks to arrangements from Ralph Burns – who gives Mabel a hipper style than on her records for Atlantic! Titles include "Ballad Of The Sad Young Men", "Once Upon A Time", "Mira", "Year After Year", "Trouble Comes", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1969. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $2.99
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(Red & green Broadway label pressing.)
Atlantic, 1969. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
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(Cover has light wear and a small split in the top seam.)
Verve, 1994. Used ... $7.99
A later tribute to Clifford Brown from Helen Merrill – the vocalist who worked famously with the late trumpeter in the 50s! The feel here is quite different than the Merrill/Brown pairings for Emarcy, but equally dark throughout – handled in a way that often has Merrill's vocals offset ... read more CD
(Out of print. Still sealed.)
Gitanes (France), 1992. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
King (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $18.99
A rare Japanese session from vocalist Helen Merrill – one of a few key 60s recordings she cut on the Tokyo scene, after initial fame in the US! The album features a great small group arranged by drummer Takeshi Inomata, played by a combo that includes alto, baritone, and trumpet – all ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Metrojazz, 1959. Very Good ... $39.99
Maybe our favorite album ever from singer Helen Merrill – certainly from the early days – and a unique outing cut for MGM's excellent Metrojazz label! The set's got a more laidback sound than Merrill's previous records – and a definite bluesy undercurrent too – one that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vintage Japanese pressing – with a unique gatefold cover. Vinyl has a click on one track, but is nice overall.)
Shepley Metcalf & Ron Roy —
Don't Bother To Knock ... CD Shepley Metcalf, 2014. Used ... $4.99
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Clef, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Features Ella Fitzgerald on vocal performances of "April In Paris", "Party Blues", and "Every Day I Have The Blues" – with Count Basie backing. Also features a jam session version of "Billie's Bounce" – with Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Tal Farlow ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM pressing on heavy vinyl. Cover has a cutout hole and an ink stamp.)
United Artists, Late 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
Nice obscure set of blues material recorded for United Artists – featuring the little-known Big Miller performing a set of 11 compositions from the pen of Langston Hughes. The backing on here is similar to that of a Jimmy Rushing album from the same time – as it includes arrangements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo with deep groove. Cover has a split bottom seam held with tape.)
Decca, 1949. Very Good ... $0.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Sunnyside, 2018. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
Stu Mindeman's really opening the door this time around – letting in an array of singers who include Kurt Elling, Francesca Ancarola, and Ana Tijoux – as well as guest performers Makaya McCraven on drums, Miguel Zenon on alto, Marquis Hill on trumpet, and Matt Ullery on bass! The door's ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Woven Threads ... CD 6.99
Sunnyside, 2018. Used ... $6.99
Stu Mindeman's really opening the door this time around – letting in an array of singers who include Kurt Elling, Francesca Ancarola, and Ana Tijoux – as well as guest performers Makaya McCraven on drums, Miguel Zenon on alto, Marquis Hill on trumpet, and Matt Ullery on bass! The door's ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Woven Threads ... CD 7.99(Mark through barcode. Please note the plastic tray has a hairline crack.)
Bethlehem, 1959. Near Mint- ... $34.99
One of the coolest jazz vocal albums you'll ever find! Frank Minion sings this suite of tracks billed as an "Introduction To Black Opium Street", and he puts the music together with little recitations in between the tracks, so that the whole thing sounds like one of the great Langston ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi! Back cover has a small "sample" sticker.)
Orfeon (Mexico), 1970s. Near Mint- 3LP ... $14.99
(Global Grooves, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(In an embossed medallion cover, with bent corners and some razor marks.)
FPE, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Incredibly beautiful work from Nicole Mitchell – and a record that's maybe unlike anything we've ever heard from her before! The group's a quartet, and Mitchell plays flute in the lead – but the session also features Fay Victor on vocals, who has this magnificently dynamic style – ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Capitol, 1958. Good+ ... $14.99
Robert Mitchum singing calypso? Stranger things have happened, sure – and it's not so surprising when you read that Mitchum was actually a huge devotee of the music, and took his work in the genre very seriously. This great set was first issued by Capitol in the late 50s – and it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing. Cover has split seams and some discoloration from age.)
King (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $16.99
Way more than just a standard jazz vocal set – thanks to inventive arrangements from an acoustic combo – one who backs up singer Martha Miyake in ways that really let her take off! There's a subtle grace to the instrumentation – one that really supports the lead role of the ... read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99
A classic set from one of Japan's greatest jazz vocalists of the 60s and 70s – like most other work of its type, sung completely in English, in a style that's very faithful to American jazz singers from years past! The set's a great no-nonsense outing – and Martha swings nicely with a ... read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $16.99
Early jazz vocals from the Japanese scene – recorded in a late 50s stretch when the Tokyo scene was really taking off! The album's a split effort showcasing two different vocalists – Mitsuko Miyake on side one, and Kiyoko Maruyama on side two – both singers with a good command of ... read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Columbia/Righteous (UK), 1966. New Copy ... $3.99
A wonderful set from Zoot Money – a solo project, away from his big band – recorded with a soulful groove that's right up there with the best 60s work by Georgie Fame! That's no surprise, though, given that Money and Fame were both key parts of the Brit scene of the time – ... read more CD
Capitol, 1960s. Very Good Gatefold ... $3.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Capitol/EMI (UK), 1960s. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
In The Groove, 2010. Used ... $5.99
Soulful vocals from Antoinette Montague – a record that reminds us of some of our favorite vocal jazz sessions on Muse Records from the 80s and early 90s! Antoinette's got just the right sort of old school soul jazz approach to make a session like this work – and she gets some great ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Chris Montez —
More I See You – Call Me ... LP A&M, 1966. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Fantastically sweet pop from Chris Montez! Chris had a light little voice that was perfect for the A&M Records approach of the 60s – a style that has him singing gently over arrangements that glide and bounce around with ease, sometimes handled by Herb Alpert, in a breezy sunny LA mode ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small peeled patch on back.)
Marian Montgomery —
Lovin' Is Livin' & Livin' Is Lovin' ... LP Capitol, 1964. Very Good ... $5.99
Very groovy work from Marian Montgomery – an overlooked 60s singer who had a wonderful "punch" in her voice! At the time, Marian often recorded in a mode that was a lot like that used over at Reprise Records – a Ray Charles-inspired, Jimmy Bowen-popularized blend of pop, soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has some staining on the back.)
We Want Sounds (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $18.99
A lovely little record from singer Jaye P Morgan – a talent that most folks know from her 70s appearances on the Gong Show, but who was also a pretty nice vocalist on her own! The set here showcases a much more soulful side of Jaye's style than her earlier albums – a smoothly jazzy ... read more CD
Also available Jaye P Morgan (with download) ... LP 31.99
Candor, 1976. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A lovely little record from singer Jaye P Morgan – a talent that most folks know from her 70s appearances on the Gong Show, but who was also a pretty nice vocalist on her own! The set here showcases a much more soulful side of Jaye's style than her earlier albums – a smoothly jazzy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jaye P Morgan ... CD 18.99(Recent UK reissue on Wewantsounds, including the insert.)
Jaye P Morgan —
Jaye P Morgan (with download) ... LP We Want Sounds (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $31.99
A lovely little record from singer Jaye P Morgan – a talent that most folks know from her 70s appearances on the Gong Show, but who was also a pretty nice vocalist on her own! The set here showcases a much more soulful side of Jaye's style than her earlier albums – a smoothly jazzy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jaye P Morgan ... CD 18.99(Includes download.)
Masako Mori —
Original Deluxe Zenkyokushu ... LP Minoruphon (Japan), Mid/Late 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
Fancy Faire, 1989. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Later work from Chicago singer Audrey Morris – a talent that most folks know only for her albums in the 50s on Bethlehem and RCA! Here, Audrey pays tribute to the era of film noir – with songs from films that include Gun Crazy, The Racket, Fallen Angel, Detour, Kiss Me Deadly, Farewell ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... $4.99
A great set that brings together rare work by two lost female jazz vocalists from the 50s! Both Audrey Morris and Paula Castle recorded for the Bethlehem label during the time – in a cool, icy style that was similar to work by the label's more famous singer, Chris Connor – and both ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Lady, 2002. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print, booklet appears to be signed by the artist.)
PM/Solid (Japan), 1978/1979. New Copy ... $16.99
The second album from Kathryn Moses – a sweet mix of warm vocals, funky flute, and even a bit of sax! Kathyrn's as great a singer as she is an instrumentalist – and the album offers equal parts of her talents – stepping out with a style that's often a bit funky at the bottom, ... read more CD
(Part of the Modern Jazz Connection series!)
Verve (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... $29.99
Really nice work from Andrea Motis – a singer who's way most than just a pretty face handling a few Brazilian tunes – a she also works here as an instrumentalist, blowing both trumpet and soprano sax, in a way that really adds a lot to the record! The rhythms and most of the ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
El (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 3 CDs ... $18.99
A huge amount of early work from Nana Mouskouri – a singer who looked a bit like a librarian, with glasses to match – but who managed to catapult to huge global fame in the 60s and 70s! Part of that fame was due to the fact that Nana was not only a great singer, but also graced with a ... read more CD
High Note, 2003. Used ... $6.99
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Mark Murphy —
Satisfaction Guaranteed ... LP Muse, 1980. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Mark Murphy magic for Muse – a great little record that has the singer working in wonderfully warm company – a great group of players, and an assortment of excellent tunes! The album moves nicely between the more obscure numbers we always love from Murphy and a few familiar standards ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Muse, 1978. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of his best for Muse, with a beautiful set of jazzy vocal grooves that includes his reading of "Stolen Moments" (later made famous by United Future Organization), plus "D.C. Farewell" and an excellent version of "Waters of March". Warm and breezy, with that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fontana, 1965. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A rare British session from vocalist Mark Murphy – and one of his grooviest albums of the 60s! Mark's working here with great backings from the orchestras of Tubby Hayes, John Dankworth, and Les Reed – all of whom give Murphy some of his hippest grooves to date, very much in the mode ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing with deep groove, in the blue cover.)
MPS (Germany), 1967. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
A fantastic set from vocalist Mark Murphy – easily one of his greatest albums ever! The session was recorded for the MPS label in Germany during the late 60s – at a time when Murphy was recording some excellent work overseas – and the album features backings by a small combo ... read more CD
JVC (Japan), 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Ruby Star, 2005. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Legacy, 2016. Used ... $2.99
El (UK), Early 60s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $3.99 13.99
A great look at the wit of England in the years before the rise of Monty Python – a special early 60s time when new ways of lampooning society were really coming into play, sometimes finding their only outlet on the musical stage! As part of that legacy, the set features two important early ... read more CD
Nico —
Chelsea Girl ... LP Verve, 1967. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the greatest records of the 60s – and a sublime debut from Nico, sounding fresher and less dreary here than on many of her later sides – although still pretty chilling overall! The record features larger orchestral backings on most tracks – never too heavy, but with light ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Chelsea Girl (smoke swirl vinyl pressing) ... LP 24.99(180 gram pressing on 4 Men With Beards.)
Verve, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
One of the greatest records of the 60s – and a sublime debut from Nico, sounding fresher and less dreary here than on many of her later sides – although still pretty chilling overall! The record features larger orchestral backings on most tracks – never too heavy, but with light ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Chelsea Girl ... LP 24.99(Smoke swirl colored vinyl.)
RCA, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
A big, lush and moody set of standards by the great Harry Nilsson – with Harry's charismatic, unrivaled vocals in peak form – and add just a little touch of the oddball touches he was most famous for to that point! At this point in the early 70s, probably the least hip thing a singer ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing in the gatefold cover, with the printed inner sleeve.)
OK World (Norway), 2018. New Copy ... $9.99
A fantastic meeting of ancient and modern on the Norwegian jazz scene – a set that echoes some of the vintage Scandinavian folk/jazz experiments of the 60s, but with a very different vibe! The project is a collaboration between traditional singer Oyonn Groven Myhren, who also plays this ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Four Directions, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Recent work by Bobbe Norris – the Bay Area vocalist whose talents are a perfect blend of mellow and jazzy, in the tradition of other San Francisco greats like Mark Murphy or Viva Brasil. This set features backings arranged by Larry Dunlap, who plays piano and also sings on a few tracks on ... read more CD
Polskie Radio (Poland), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $9.99
Very cool live work from this ultra-hip Polish vocal group – at a level that both matches their classic records of the time, and also brings in some other groovy surprises too! The setting is live for all these tracks – and the music often features lots of cool organ from the great ... read more CD
Polskie Nagrania (Poland), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99
Wonderful wonderful – and very groovy! The Novi Singers were a hip little vocal jazz ensemble from Poland in the late 60s and early 70s – and they've got a cool sound that's very much in the style of Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross, but with more of a swinging MPS groove! This album's ... read more CD
Sony, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Moon (France), 1940s. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
SSJ (Japan), 1964. Used ... $28.99
A rare live performance from the great Anita O'Day – only recently discovered, and different from the more widely-circulated album of her Tokyo date in 1963! This time around, Anita's got a mature vibe that really moves past the Verve years – and starts to hint at the direction she'd ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
MPS, 1970. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A really great later album from Anita – one recorded live in Berlin, with some backing by the George Arvanitas trio – at the time when they had the kick-ass rhythm section of Jacky Samson on bass and Charles Saudrais on drums. Anita's in a much more swinging groove than usual – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Verve, 1956. Very Good- ... $14.99
One of the strongest of Anita's mid 50s outings for Verve – a tightly-crafted set that benefits from some good arrangements from Buddy Bregman! The format is perfect for Anita – giving her little space to have to make decisions, and letting her concentrate on the tone and charm that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & yellow label Verve Inc pressing, with a deep groove. Cover has a split spine held with clear tape, light wear, and some aging.)
Anita O'Day —
Anita & Rhythm Section ... LP Glendale, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Hip and obscure work from Anita O'Day – with titles that include "Bluesette", "Walk On By", "Green Dolphin Street", "Summer Samba", and "Watch What Happens". LP, Vinyl record album
Dobre, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A rare gem from Anita O'Day – an obscure 70s set for the hip Dobre label, featuring tracks from her Japanese Trio records! Titles include "Days Of Wine & Roses", "After You've Gone", "Body & Soul", "Why Shouldn't I", and "Our Love Is Here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Verve, Mid 50s. Very Good- ... $19.99
Anita O'Day pays tribute to Downbeat poll winners by singing vocal versions of their big hits in this lively set of jazz tracks from the 50s! Arrangements are by Marty Paich and Russ Garcia, both swinging as nicely as they ever did – and the setting of the album keeps Anita nicely in line, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing, with a trumpeter logo and a deep groove.)
Verve (Japan), 1957. Used ... $19.99
Anita sings it swinging and simple – working with a smallish combo to back her up, and vocalizing in a relatively uncluttered style that's in keeping with her best mode at Verve! The tunes are mostly standards, sung in a way that bridges swing and later styles of jazz vocalization – no ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Verve, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
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Emily, 1975. Sealed ... $14.99
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(Shrinkwrap has four small holes in front, and cover shows some aging where exposed.)
Verve/Polydor (Japan), 1956. Used ... $8.99
Buddy Bregman's doing the arrangements on this one – and he brings a great jazzy flair to the backings, helping Anita O'Day open up in her most dynamic mode! The whole set swings nicely, but without any sort of hoke – and Bregman manages to highlight specific instruments in the ... read more CD
(Out of print early Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Verve (Japan), 1956. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
Buddy Bregman's doing the arrangements on this one – and he brings a great jazzy flair to the backings, helping Anita O'Day open up in her most dynamic mode! The whole set swings nicely, but without any sort of hoke – and Bregman manages to highlight specific instruments in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Unusual Japanese gatefold pressing! Cover includes a lyric insert.)
Verve, 1956/1963. Very Good+ ... $8.99
An early 60s repackaging of the album Anita – one of the strongest of Anita's mid 50s outings for Verve – and a tightly-crafted set that benefits from some good arrangements from Buddy Bregman! The format is perfect for Anita – giving her little space to have to make decisions, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(MGM pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear with clear tape along the opening.)
Verve, 1962. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
A great singer and a great trio – a unique Verve outing that has vocalist Anita O'Day joining forces with the Three Sounds combo of pianist Gene Harris! The Three Sounds were always happy to serve as a rhythm combo on dates like this – and they really bring a lot of their own flavor to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Polydor, Early 70s. Very Good ... $29.99
Quite different than the usual Odetta album – and a record that has the folk singer running through some hipper more modern numbers, often with a bit of a funky twist! Some tracks were recorded in Muscle Shoals with a small combo that includes Roger Hawkins, Eddie Hinton, and Jimmy Johnson ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cove rhas ring and edge wear.)
Resilience, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
Alicia Olatuja takes on the music of some strong female inspirations – Sade, Brenda Russell, Joni Mitchell, and others – but serves them up in a jazzy style that's very much her own! The album's in a great space between conventional jazz and contemporary soul – and Alicia gets ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Resilience, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
Key proof that great songs never get old – and maybe even more, that the political messages of yesterday still have plenty of power today! Drummer Ulysses Owens mines the righteous territory of the 60s and 70s here – bringing together songs originally performed by Nina Simone, Abbey ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Sony (Japan), 1960s. Used ... $18.99
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(Out of print.)
Subliminal Sounds (Sweden), 1940s/1950s. New Copy ... $14.99
A fantastic tribute to the enigmatic Paul Page – an exotic music genius from the west coast scene of the postwar years – but one who never reached the fame of bigger names like Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, or Webley Edwards! Page spent his later years in Hawaii, and right from the start ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more CD
Aum Fidelity, 2018. New Copy 3CD ... $26.99 29.98
A really wonderful collection of music from the legendary bassist William Parker – and one that finally brings a light to an under-illuminated side of his talents – his work with different singers over his long and creative career, all collected together here in a great 3CD set! Make ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Black Jazz, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
The most righteous album ever from Kellee Patterson – her first record, and a set that's way different from her more soul-based sides of later years! The album's got Patterson working in a wonderfully soulful approach to jazz – a style that's not unlike the earliest work by Dee Dee ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gamble/Philadelphia International, 1968. Very Good ... $2.99
An excellent early album from Billy Paul – done in a mode that's quite different than his bigger hits of the 70s! The record's almost more of a jazz outing, but with a definite soulful twist – done in this righteous mode that's not unlike some of the best Nina Simone material from the ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2nd pressing on Philly Int'l. Cover has wear and a sticker spot.)
Labor, 2001. Used ... $1.99
Philips/Glam O Rama (Italy), 1972. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $28.99
A really fantastic final album from The Peddlers – the UK trio who effortlessly mixed jazz and soul in the 60s, but who work here in a more expanded format! All the best elements of the group's sound are still nicely in place – those raspy vocals, strong use of keyboards, and ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
MPS, 1971. Sealed ... $11.99
One of the first albums cut by the fab Singers Unlimited – and the set that has them backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! The Singers always mixed well with guest jazz talents – and the style of this albums gives their sweet harmonies a nice jazz-based groove and not too much cheese on ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In Tune (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 28.99(Recent German pressing on 180 gram vinyl.)
MPS/Universal (Japan), 1971. Used Gatefold ... $28.99
One of the first albums cut by the fab Singers Unlimited – and the set that has them backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! The Singers always mixed well with guest jazz talents – and the style of this albums gives their sweet harmonies a nice jazz-based groove and not too much cheese on ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available In Tune ... LP 11.99(Out of print. Includes obi.)
