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Denon, 1986. Used ... $2.99
A warm later set from Carmen McRae – recorded with great small combo jazz backing that features tenor sax work from Clifford Jordan! The album's a real back-to-basics one for McRae – and gets away from crossover modes used in the 60s and 70s, taking Carmen back to the more jazz-based ... read more CD
Carmen McRae —
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... CD Baystate/Victor (Japan), 1973. Used ... $24.99
A very unusual session for Carmen McRae – a live recording that features only her vocals and piano, on spare readings of a number of sophisticated songs that ably demonstrate the class and care she was bringing to her work at the time! The approach is quite different from some of the ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print 1986 Japanese CD pressing, includes obi.)
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... LP 6.99
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... CD 39.99
Baystate/Victor (Japan), 1973. Used ... $39.99
A very unusual session for Carmen McRae – a live recording that features only her vocals and piano, on spare readings of a number of sophisticated songs that ably demonstrate the class and care she was bringing to her work at the time! The approach is quite different from some of the ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print SHMCD pressing, includes obi.)
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... LP 6.99
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... CD 24.99
Catalyst, 1973. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A very unusual session for Carmen McRae – a live recording that features only her vocals and piano, on spare readings of a number of sophisticated songs that ably demonstrate the class and care she was bringing to her work at the time! The approach is quite different from some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Cover has some ring and edge wear, light aging, and small seam splits.)
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... CD 39.99
As Time Goes By – Live At The Dug ... CD 24.99
Mainstream, 1964. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
A gorgeously and lush batch of material cut with arrangements by Peter Matz & Don Sebesky – with a surprisingly intimate feel! The strings soar, but the percussion is fairly spare and often a little bit off kilter – while Carmen emphasizes her phrasing and more earthy tendencies ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear.)
Carmen McRae —
Carmen McRae Live At Sugar Hill – San Francisco ... LP Time, 1962. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A wonderful set by Carmen McRae – captured at San Francisco's Sugar Hill in 1962 – backed by a tight trio! Carmen is in sweet form here, very loose and and wise, and the group knows just how to fill out the sound. She scats loosely on the opening "Sunday", nearly hits a weep ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo Series 2000 pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear & aging.)
Carmen McRae —
Fine & Mellow – Live At Birdland West ... CD Concord, 1988. Used ... $3.99
A mighty nice setting for Carmen McRae, and a bit different than usual too – especially given that the backing group is a pretty soulful tenor/organ combo! Jack McDuff handles the Hammond, and Red Holloway plays both tenor and alto, with some nice comping from Phil Upchurch on guitar in the ... read more CD
MCA, Late 50s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Includes a whopping thirty-two selections over 2 LPs, with "Love Is A Simple Thing", "Yesterdays", "Good Morning Heartache", "Lush Life", "Summertime", "Perdido", "Baltimore Oriole", "All The Things You Are", and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue in a gatefold cover, still sealed, with a cutout hole and price sticker remnants.)
MCA/Coral, 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Includes "Love Is Here To Stay", "How Many Stars Have To Shine?", "Sometimes I'm Happy", "Just One Of Those Things", "My One And Only Love", "I'll Remember April", "A Room With A View", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Back cover has two small checks in pen.)
TDK (Japan), 1986. Used ... $11.99 19.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
Atlantic/Collectables, Late 60s. Used ... $5.99
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.)
Groove Merchant, 1973/1974. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
This double-length set brings together two albums' worth of work that Carmen McRae recorded for the Groove Merchant label in the early 70s! The style here is strongly jazzy, but with a firm dose of soul too – all in a mode that follows nicely from Carmen's late 60s sessions for Atlantic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, ring and edge wear, tiny corner stain.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has light aging, a name in pen in back, and appears to have been signed by George Shearing in front.)
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 —
Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 ... LP A&M, 1966. Very Good- ... $5.99
The start of a legend – and the very first album by Sergio Mendes' Brasil 66 group, proudly brought to the world through the godlike talents of a young Herb Alpert! Sergio was no stranger to the recording studio by the time of this set, but the record marked a real shift in his music – ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear & aging.)
A&M (Japan), 1966. Used ... $9.99
The start of a legend – and the very first album by Sergio Mendes' Brasil 66 group, proudly brought to the world through the godlike talents of a young Herb Alpert! Sergio was no stranger to the recording studio by the time of this set, but the record marked a real shift in his music – ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 ... LP 5.99(Out of print and sealed, includes obi.)
A&M, 1967. Used ... $6.99
Dreamy bossa pop from the A&M studios of the 60s – the Brasil 66 sound at its best! The style here is a perfect blend of real Brazilian influences and some of the hipper styles bubbling in the LA studio scene of the time – all locked together perfectly by Sergio Mendes, in the twin- ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Look Around ... LP 6.99
A&M, 1967. Very Good ... $6.99
Dreamy bossa pop from the A&M studios of the 60s – the Brasil 66 sound at its best! The style here is a perfect blend of real Brazilian influences and some of the hipper styles bubbling in the LA studio scene of the time – all locked together perfectly by Sergio Mendes, in the twin- ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Look Around ... CD 6.99(Brown label stereo pressing.)
A&M, Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
The greatest and grooviest hits from Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 – that completely charming little group that really warmed up pop at the end of the 60s! The tunes here are awash in bossa rhythms, and topped with the group's trademark two-gal harmony style – a sound that reaches out ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label pressing in a green cover, with minimal wear.)
Capitol, 1940s/1950s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Early 60s mono black label Star Line pressing. Cover has light aging and a promo tracklist sticker in back.)
Capitol, Late 40s. Very Good- ... $4.99
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(Purple label pressing with deep groove in the frame cover. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a small center split in the bottom seam.)
Atlantic, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
Accompanied by Sam Hamilton on piano, Stan Freeman and Cy Walter on twin pianos, and Cy Coleman and his band. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Cover has light wear, faint sticker spot, and is lightly bumped at the bottom right corner.)
Atlantic, 1955. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A classic album of Cole Porter tunes – sung by Mabel Mercer with just a bit of tinkling piano in the background! The overall sound's a bit older than you might guess from the date of the record – a mode that takes most of the Porter tunes relatively straight, served up in Mercer's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and aging, white tape holding the top seam and spine, partially removed at the bottom 3 inches, and some gloss peel at the opening.)
Mabel Mercer & Bobby Short —
Second Town Hall Concert ... LP Atlantic, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
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(Green & red Broadway label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
EmArcy/Universal (Korea), 1956. Used ... $8.99
Dream Of You is one of Helen's best from the 50s, thanks to some great arrangements from Gil Evans! Evans' young and modern talents are a perfect fit for Helen's sadly icy vocals on the set – taking her to new places never reached on some other sessions that were trying for a warmer, sweeter ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
King (Japan), 1963. Used ... $24.99
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
(Includes obi.)
Mercury, 1976/1977. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A wonderfully moody album from singer Helen Merrill – recorded with backing by pianist John Lewis, in an overall feel that's got some of the styles that Lewis forged with the Modern Jazz Quartet! The tunes are familiar ones, mostly, but arranged in a style that's got wonderfully sad and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
EmArcy/Universal (Japan), 1989. Used ... $24.99
A really great later effort from Helen Merrill – one recorded in Paris at the end of the 80s with some excellent tenor sax work from Stan Getz! The mode of the record is similar to other Merrill records from the time – spare, gentle, and moody – sometimes threatening to lapse ... read more CD
(Out of print, still sealed with obi!)
Clef, 1956. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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
(Black label Clef pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. The back cover has light staining & waviness around the edges, aging.)
Sonic Image, 2022. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $48.99 49.99
A set with maybe the most striking cover image that Monday Michiru's given us in years – and a record that really delivers on that promise, too – filled with really captivating tunes that represent a new high level in Monday's already-high career! There's a depth and maturity to the ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Very limited vinyl pressing!)
Decca, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A lovely vocal chorus album, with kind of a mix of Sunshine Pop and easy modes – all set to arrangements by Al Ham! Titles include "Quentin's Theme", "Jean", "Sweet Caroline", "Yesterday When I Was Young", "My Cherie Amour", "Everybody's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Atlantic, 1988. Sealed ... $11.99
Capitol, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Who can ever figure this chick out? Mrs Miller was a strange denizen of the bottom level of the music industry food chain – and her stock-in-trade was performing 60s pop tunes with a shrill fuddy-duddy style that was instantly recognizable, and forever annoying! This record is less of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
The shrill goofy vocalist lays down a second album of groovy camp tunes that'll make your dog cover his ears! There's a few lame tracks on here, but there's also some great ones, like her versions of "Girl From Ipanema" and "Monday, Monday". Mod arrangements by Fred Bock and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
All Art/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $12.99 24.99
Japanese jazz vocalist Junko Mine made a great trip to LA for this album – working here under the leadership of pianist Lou Levy, with a group that includes some of the best west coast jazz players of the 50s! At the time, American labels were often ignoring the talent that was still ... read more CD
All Round Trading (Denmark), 1950s. Sealed ... $28.99 39.99
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(80s issue, still sealed with Exclusive Picturedisc insert.)
Stet, 1950s/Early 1960s. Sealed ... $11.99 14.99
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(Late 70s issue.)
Reprise, 1962. Very Good+ ... $2.99 6.99
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(Tri-color mono pressing with deep groove.)
A&M, 1969. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Heavenly dreamy pop – and one of our favorite A&M albums by the legendary Chris Montez! Chris was unlike any other 60s singer we can think of – an artist who was at once pop, but also had a unique depth too – despite a lightly floating voice that was really unique! The great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo. Cover has light wear, masking tape holding the top seam, CSG Process sticker, remnants from a promo sticker, some marker at the top left, and is bumped at the bottom corners.)
Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
An overlooked gem from Joe Mooney – a singer/pianist best known from the 50s, but who works here with some sweet Hammond as well! The group's a nice one – with Mundell Lowe on guitar, Joe Venuto on vibes, and Jerry Dodgion on flute – and tracks include "Cute", "When ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 sound stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a bit of pen.)
Debut, 1954. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A beautiful early session on Charles Mingus' Debut Records label – one that features singer Ada Moore – a thin-voiced, yet soulful songstress with an edgey sort of tone! The album's got lots of nice rough edges that take it away from the cliched vocal album of the time – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s limited OJC pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, some marks from large sticker removal in front, and is bent at the top right corner.)
De Wolfe/Be With (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
An ultra-hip batch of vocal tracks – and one of the few full albums recorded by singer Barbara Moore – a UK jazz artist at the start, but then an important studio talent often working behind the scenes! Barbara's got a very groovy style that's part jazz, part easy, part sunshine pop ... (Sound Library, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beverly Hills, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Cover has staining and light wear.)
Fancy Faire, 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A later date from Audrey Morris – the Chicago singer who's probably best remembered for some classic RCA sessions in the 50s, but who also kept on doing her own thing for decades later in the Windy City! The set's got a very old school feel – quite different than the usual 80s jazz set ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent at the bottom left corner.)
Nonesuch, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Includes insert. Cover has faint ring wear.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Great work from Ella May Morse – material that's still got some of the raw edge of her postwar 78s, but which also features Billy May bringing a bit more jazz to the backings! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has a large split top seam and light surface wear.)
Philips (Japan), 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Japanese promo pressing, with obi and insert.)
Gearbox (UK), 2013. Sealed ... $9.99 14.99
Tremendous work from the great Mark Murphy – a great reminder that he's still one of the greatest jazz vocalists to come our way in the past 50 years! The short set's a loving tribute to the late Shirley Horn – delivered by Mark in some of his most personal, poetic modes in years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese edition in the resealable sleeve, with obi.)
Mark Murphy —
Bop For Miles ... CD High Note, 1990. Used ... $7.99
A nice live set by vocalese maestro Mark Murphy – a tribute to Miles Davis captured live in Vienna, in 1990! Mark's finely honed, compelling vocal improvisations are given a wonderful backdrop by Miles' compositions – laid down by a group that includes Allan Praskin on sax, Peter ... read more CD
Decca, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $13.99 16.99
Pretty darn cool stuff from one of the greatest jazz singers around! This one was Mark's first album, cut a long time ago when he was a wee lad – as you'll see by the photo on the cover. The arrangements are by Ralph Burns, and they're pretty darn hip – and although the style is more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, a light scrape in front, and small seam splits.)
Verve (Japan), 2005. Used ... $18.99
Easily the greatest album that vocalist Mark Murphy has recorded in years – and a surprising departure from a lot of his recent work! Murphy did the album in collaboration with German trumpeter Til Bronner – a player we mostly know for his own smoothly soulful, and often-grooving ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Saba/Wallen Bink (Germany), 1967. New Copy (pic cover)... $14.99 24.99
The great Mark Murphy works here with key members of the Clarke Boland Big Band – in a sweet small combo mode that makes for one of the hippest albums the singer ever recorded! "Sconsolato" is this wonderful tune written by bassist Jimmy Woode – and Mark takes the tune at a ... (Funky 45's, Vocalists) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
Milestone, 1987. Used ... $7.99
Mellow ballad material from Mark Murphy – as you might expect from the title – a sad-tinged session that almost hints at the style of his recent work in Verve – showing a real maturity for Murphy's music at the time! There's a bit of electricity in the instrumentation – ... read more CD
Riverside/OJC, 1962. Used ... $6.99
Given what a freewheeling, open-minded, and lyrical jazz singer Mark Murphy is, it's hard to imagine him really loving "the blues" – and fortunately, most of that love is extended in the title, because the album itself is less of the blues effort that you might think. True, the ... read more CD
Also available That's How I Love The Blues ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Riverside, 1962. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
Given what a freewheeling, open-minded, and lyrical jazz singer Mark Murphy is, it's hard to imagine him really loving "the blues" – and fortunately, most of that love is extended in the title, because the album itself is less of the blues effort that you might think. True, the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available That's How I Love The Blues ... CD 6.99(Black label Bill Grauer pressing with deep groove and microphone logo.)
Millennium, 2004. Used ... $24.99
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(Out of print.)
Software/Mad About Records (Portugal), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $30.99 34.99
Soaring grooves and scatting vocals – a wonderful collaboration between this hip fusion combo and singer Rachel Gould, and one that's right up there with the best German grooves of the Glucklich generation! Rachel only sings on a few of the album's tracks, but those sparkle beautifully with ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... $6.99
Pretty obscure stuff from Don Nelson – a hip swinging jazz vocalist who we only know from this one album on Mode! Like some of the best obscure titles on Mode, this one takes a under-documented player from the LA scene of the 50s pairs him with a nice backing combo, and cuts a few ... read more CD
Capitol, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
They got that title right, because with decades of performances on the strip, Wayne certainly earned the name of "Mr Las Vegas"! However, Newton oddly never recorded a live album in Vegas during his years working for Capitol – so this collection is oddly one of the few non-live ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Nico & Faction —
Camera Obscura ... LP Beggars Banquet, 1985. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Universal (France), 1960s/1970s/Early 1980s. New Copy 12CD ... $39.99 49.99
A huge amount of recordings from one of our favorite singers ever – the incredible Claude Nougaro, a French vocalist of the postwar years, and a master of many styles that included jazz, samba, and bossa nova! Nougaro had a unique talent for penning French lyrics to American and Brazilian ... (French, Vocalists) read more CD
Universal (France), 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/Early 2000s. New Copy 24CD ... $99.99 129.99
A huge amount of recordings from one of our favorite singers ever – the incredible Claude Nougaro, a French vocalist of the postwar years, and a master of many styles that included jazz, samba, and bossa nova! Nougaro had a unique talent for penning French lyrics to American and Brazilian ... (French, Vocalists) read more CD
Saba/MPS (Germany), 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
One of the earliest records by the legendary Novi Singers – and a rare MPS set that exposed the group to a larger European audience! Novi hail from Poland, but have a name that's an condensation of the English phrase "new original vocal instruments" – a great summation of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful 180 gram pressing, on Speakers Corner – still in shrink with hype sticker.)
Nucleus with Leon Thomas —
Nucleus with Leon Thomas – Live 1970 ... LP Gearbox (UK), 1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most striking, most unusual settings for the voice of Leon Thomas we've ever heard – a rare 1970 performance with the Brit group Nucleus – done right at the same time that Thomas was recording his classics with Pharoah Sanders! The initial approach is similar, and the songs ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited 180 gram UK pressing from 2014.)
Catalyst/Trading Places, 1976. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $25.99 34.99
A warm set of groovers from Flip Nunez – a San Francisco-based pianist with a great Latin tinge, working here in a fantastic setting that makes for one of his greatest recordings! The album was recorded in SF in 1976, and it's got the laidback groove of some of the best sides coming from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Labor, 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Emily, 1984. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(Cover has light wear and minor seam splits.)
Salisbury Laboratories (Canada), 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Anita O'Day is fast and free in this live set recorded at Chicago's famous Mister Kelly's nightclub – a venue that gives the recording a nice intimate feel! As with many of her Verve sides, Anita dominates the set with her wit, warmth, and personality – working the crowd as much as an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese stereo pressing – UMV 2550.)
Verve, Late 50s. Used ... $1.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1957. Very Good ... $24.99 29.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Verve Inc pressing with a trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has small splits on spine & bottom seam, light surface wear. The back cover has tape remnant on the sides.)
Verve, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
With arrangements and accompaniment by the bands of Gary McFarland, Jimmy Guiffre, Johnny Mandel, and Billy May. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light ringwear and some smudges on front and back.)
Bob Thiele Music, 1947. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Debut recordings by Anita O'Day! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Anita O'Day —
Incomparable! ... LP Verve, 1964. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Lovely work from Anita O'Day – a relatively obscure session that has her working with west coast arrangements from the pen of Bill Holman. The sound of the album's almost in the mood of a classic 50s Capitol album by June Christy – with a sophisticated and jazzy sound that O'Day didn't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Eri Ohno —
Good Question ... LP Columbia/Mondo Groove (Italy), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
Lovely work from Eri Ohno – one of the deeper voiced singers in the city pop generation, and an artist who's able to work here with a nice mix of soulful styles! The record's got some leaner backings than other projects of this nature – really just a small combo, pictured with Eri on ... (Japanese, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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!)
EmArcy, 1958. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the few albums ever cut by singer Ruth Olay – a really unique 50s vocalist, working here in a sweetly jazzy setting! Ruth's vocals have a trill that almost takes us back to years before the session was cut – but the backings definitely modernize the set a lot – thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo Mercury pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, bent and worn corners at the right side, and some small stains and separation in back.)
Varese, 1985. Sealed ... $4.99
Featuring Placido Domingo. (Soundtracks, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a square sticker spot.)
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.)
Vegas, Late 1960s. Sealed ... $9.99
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Soul Note (Italy), 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of a few great vocal jazz records cut by singer Kim Parker in the early 80s – a spare set that features backing by Mal Waldron on piano, Isla Eckinger on bass, and Ed Thigpen on drums. The tunes are all pretty hip – well chosen, with some good obscure numbers – and Kim's tone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Folkways, 1958. New Copy ... $12.99 16.99
Kenneth Patchen, like Kenneth Rexroth, was one of the few poets who really understood what it meant to read and write in a jazz idiom – as you'll hear on this excellent set of beatnik jazz tracks! The album features Patchen reading in a great style – angular, cynical, really working ... (Spoken Word, Vocalists) read more CD
(Special limited CD – pressed up for us by the Smithsonian Folkways label. Comes with original cover artwork, and the CD also features a PDF file with the original liner notes and other materials from the original record release.)
Entertainers (Italy), 1950s. Sealed ... $6.99
Impulse, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99 48.99
An early gem from singer Freda Payne – recorded back in the days when she was a jazz vocalist, years before her famous hits as a soul artist in the early 70s! The album's a darkly-tinged session with arrangements by Manny Albam – done in the late nite mode that you'd expect from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange and black label stereo pressing, with RVG etch. Cover has a drip stain on the bottom, but is nice otherwise.)
Tomato, 1979. Very Good ... $11.99
Pretty wild stuff from Annette Peacock – almost a "no wave" record at times, with lots of quirky art rock overtones next to the jazz vocal stylings that are more of her typical bag. The album's got lots of heavy guitars from rockers that include Mick Ronson, Chris Spedding, Bill ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light ring impressions, heavy edge wear, and a small mark from price sticker removal.)
Brock Peters & Odetta —
Ballad For Americans ... LP United Artists, 1976. Sealed ... $1.99
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(Still sealed.)
Madeleine Peyroux —
Dreamland ... CD Atlantic, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features backing from Marc Ribot, James Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Regina Carter, and others. CD
Mercury, 1968. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing, still sealed, with a small cutout hole and a large tear half way across the bottom. Cover is lightly bent at the bottom edge.)
Kudu, 1972. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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 ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a touch of edge wear.)
