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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.)
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.)
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 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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Nico & Faction —
Camera Obscura ... LP Beggars Banquet, 1985. Near Mint- ... $39.99
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.)
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, 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.)
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.)
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
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.)
Mercury, 1968. Sealed ... $9.99
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(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.)
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 – ... (Soul, Vocalists) 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 ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Kudu inner sleeve.)
Atlantic, 1976. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A 70s album, issued at a time when Esther Phillips was really riding high with her records on the Kudo label – but a set that brings together unissued sides recorded for Atlantic in the 60s! The style is a great mix of rootsy soul and hipper jazz – arranged by Onzy Matthews on side one ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and a scrape across the front.)
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good ... $24.99
A landmark album – not only for Esther Phillips, who's emerging here as a gifted young lady, very different from her R&B years, but also for the genre of country soul, which was emerging to be one of the most important strands in the new music during the 60s. Esther's not fooling around ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has surface & edge wear, clear tape on all seams, hype sticker, cutout notch.)
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good ... $14.99
Given her start as a rough-hewn child junkie R&B singer, it's hard to believe that Esther's the one singing these beautiful ballads and soul tracks! The album's fantastic, though – and it shows Esther maturing into one of the more fantastic vocalists of her generation. Oliver Nelson, ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has some light wear, tiny cutout hole.)
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 – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
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 ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
The cover might be a bit "on the nose" – but the album itself has some really nice tracks, thanks in part to production and arrangements by Pee Wee Ellis, who always managed to get the best out of Esther during the 70s! The groove's got a lot top shelf clubby soul and easygoing ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert and Mercury inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and is bent a bit at the edges and bottom left corner.)
Sea Breeze, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Verve, 1956. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
A rare vocal session from Jane Powell – a singer better known for her film performances, but who sounds pretty darn great here on an obscure 50s studio session for Verve! Jane's got a higher-voiced style than most of the other singers on Verve, but she's brought down to earth nicely by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label Verve Records Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, with a peeled spot from sticker removal and small address label in back.)
Mercury, 1953. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Cover has discoloration from age, but is nice overall.)
Louis Prima —
Wildest! ... LP Capitol, 1956. Very Good+ ... $18.99
One of Louie's greatest albums ever – a hard-swingin batch of vocal group tunes, with all the sound that made him famous! The album was cut at the height of Louie's career back in the 50s – with vocals by Keely Smith on 2 tracks, and backing by the tight combo of Sam Butera and The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams with wide clear tape repair.)
J&P, 1970s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, and a half split top seam held with clear tape.)
Old Town, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
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(Cover has a split top seam, light aging.)
Old Town, 1965. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Light blue label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and some faint pencil marks in back.)
Decca, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Milestone, 1987. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Features backing by the Red Prysock group – with Red on tenor! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Verve, 1965. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
An incredible pairing of two important 60s talents – magnificent vocals from Arthur Prysock, and some of the best backings he ever received – thanks to Basie! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Arthur Prysock & Count Basie (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99(Stereo MGM pressing with deep groove. Cover has a factory sticker on the front and faint ringwear.)
Melodiya (Russia), 1985. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Red label presssing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Milestone, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A classic batch of Bay Area Brazilian grooves – recorded in the sweet breezy electric style of the Fantasy studios, and featuring the vocals of the lovely Flora Purim in the lead! The session's got a great mix of Brazilian and American fusion players – including Airto (of course!), Ron ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, some peeling in ring-form in front, some small scrapes, and is bent a bit at the spine.)
RCA, 1968. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A bit of a groovy switch for this great and under-recognized singer – a set that updates his sound with some 60s swingers that include "I Can See For Miles", "Mr Dream Merchant", "Hard To Believe", "Lelainia", "Woman Woman", and "Let's Go ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Dynagroove pressing. Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
London, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99 6.99
Terrible! But pretty darn wonderful, too – at least if you dig The Odd Couple! Considering their roots in Broadway, Randall and Klugman should be pretty decent singers – but instead, they decide to camp it up for this one, as they spend a lot of time arguing about and during sweet old- ... (Comedy, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Phase 4 stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Lou Rawls' best for Capitol – produced by David Axelrod, and arranged by HB Barnum with a joyous, leaping, sock-soulful groove! The drums get nice and hard on the set – especially on the classic break version of "For What It's Worth", and the rolling righteous cut ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Lou Rawls —
Soulin' ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a spot of surface wear in the upper corner, but is nice otherwise.)
Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- ... $6.99
One of the nice moments from the days when David Axelrod was producing Lou Rawls! The record's a great mix of soul and tight LA production, and features the breakbeat cut "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)". Other nice ones include "Season Of The Witch", "It's You", "I ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Lou Rawls —
You're Good For Me ... LP Capitol, 1968. Very Good- ... $5.99
One of the beautiful records from Lou's late 60's years at Capitol, and one of the ones he made with the great team of H.B. Barnum and David Axelrod. As usual, Barnum turns out some fantastically swinging soul arrangements – and Axelrod's procduction ensures that things are nice and tight, ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has ring wear, cutout hole, split bottom seam, aging.)
ABC, 1970s. Sealed ... $1.99 3.99
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(Stil sealed, with a cut corner. Cover has a razor mark across the front.)
RCA, 1960. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Della Reese gets a Latin twist – and result is one of her grooviest albums from the early days! Backings are arranged by OB Masingill, who does a good job of mixing RCA Latin modes with the soulful settings used on Della's straighter jazz records – balancing things out nicely so that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove, 1s stampers. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
ABC, 1966. Very Good+ ... $2.99 4.99
One of Della Reese's greatest records – and a unique little session cut "live in the studio" before a very appreciative crowd! Bobby Bryant wrote out some very hip charts for the session, and they're made even better by organ work by Bill Doggett and piano lines by Gerald Wiggins ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Della Reese —
I Like It Like Dat! ... LP ABC, 1965. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Mono pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and aging.)
LMI, 1972. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
An obscure one from Della Reese – and a set with a nice touch of soul, too! The album was produced by Della herself, with arrangements by Peter Myers – and titles include "Fire & Rain", "Funny", "Bein Green", "If Loving You Is Wrong", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Elektra (Brazil), 1979. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A stunning live recording from Elis Regina – one of the last few records she cut during her short time on this planet – and one of the best as well! The album's got a jazzy fire that's missing from some of Regina's other material of the time – and Elis sings with a group that ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s pressing. Includes heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light ring wear, light bumps on the opening edge.)
Polygram (Brazil), 1969. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A one of a kind record that still sparkles as brightly today as it did back in the late 60s – an amazing collaboration between Brazilian vocalist Elis Regina and Scandinavian jazzman Toots Thielemans – done in a style that easily makes it one of the best records ever from both artists! ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has light corner bumps/bends.)
Verve, 1967. Very Good ... $8.99
Sublimely soulful work from Irene Reid – at one level a record that's in the field between jazz and soul, like albums from Gloria Lynne or Nancy Wilson at the time – but at another level, a key indication of Irene's strong strong vocal approach – one that's much deeper and more ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has just a touch of light wear & aging, but is great overall!)
Audiophile, 1980. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Features piano and arrangements from Loonis McGlohon. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good ... $7.99
Mavis Rivers sings a set of tracks originally made famous by Mildred Bailey – with backing by a combo led by Red Norvo, and featuring Harry Edison, Bill Harris, and Eric Dixon. The sound's hipper than you might think from the Bailey reference, thanks to Red – and titles include "Ea ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has some surface wear and aging, splitting at the top of the spine, a small sticker in back, and appears to have been signed by Norvo in front.)
Candid, 1960. Sealed ... $14.99 19.99
One of the most righteous albums that Max Roach ever cut – and a monumental jazz release from the heart of the Civil Rights era! As you can guess from the cover and title, there's a very political bent to the record – served up in righteous lyrics penned by Oscar Brand Jr, and sung by ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available We Insist! – Freedom Now Suite (180 gram clear vinyl pressing) ... LP 25.99(Limited EU clear vinyl reissue on Destination Moon – #462/500. Shrinkwrap has a small tear at the top right edge.)
Madonna, 1979. Near Mint- ... $34.99
The important first album by singer Judy Roberts – an excellent jazz talent with a sound that's up there with the best jazz fusion vocalists of the 70s! Judy comes at the end of a decade that scored big recordings for singers like Flora Purim and Urzula Dudziak – and she's easily as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Judy Roberts Band (Japanese pressing) ... CD 18.99(Inner City pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, a light score along the opening, and is bent a bit at the corners.)
Focus, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A lovely little tribute to one of our favorite songwriters of all time – the lyrical genius Tommy Wolf, whose compositions were first championed back in the 50s and 60s by Bob Dorough, Jackie & Roy, and Blossom Dearie! Wolf's got a wonderful way with a twist of a phrase – playful, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, light aging, and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Columbia, 1971. Sealed ... $24.99
A swirling batch of easy groovers – the light and lively orchestrations of Aldemaro Romero, augmented by lead guitar from Charlie Byrd! The sound is Latin-inflected with a soaring finish – part 60s easy, part bossa-inspired orchestration, with touches of Italian soundtrack styles as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing! Cover has a small cutout mark.)
AEI, 1975. Sealed ... $9.99
Accompanied by The Nat Brooks Trio. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Shrinkwrap has a small hole at the bottom right corner.)
Ace Of Hearts (UK), Late 30s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $5.99 7.99
Jimmy Rushing reprises a nice batch of blues classics from the 20s, all of which were sung by early recording artists like Bessie or Clara Smith. The group that backs him is a nice one, and features Buck Clayton on trumpet, Buster Bailey on clarinet, and Coleman Hawkins on tenor. As with many of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing. Cover has light surface wear.)
Bluesway, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99 6.99
A nice dose of jazz – as usual for Jimmy – thanks to some arrangements by Oliver Nelson, plus piano from Dave Frishberg and tenor from Buddy Tate! Titles include "You Can't Run Around", "Blues In The Dark", "Tell Me I'm Not To Late", "Berkely Campus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue. Cover has light wear and a small sticker in back.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Sealed ... $4.99 6.99
A classic from Jimmy Rushing – recorded at a time when he was really finding a new audience for his vocals! In a style that Columbia was using on a number of sides in the late 50s and early 60s, Jimmy and Buck do a bit of educatin' – and trace a progression of jazz styles from New ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound reissue.)
Columbia, 1956. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
An interesting set – kind of a parody of the Girl Meets Boy album that had been issued a year or two before on Columbia – done with vocals by Jimmy and Ada Moore, and recorded as a "story in jazz" about love, love found, and love lost. Jimmy and Ada sing both separately and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing.)
RCA, 1967. Sealed ... $4.99
Arranged and conducted by Sid Brass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed with a cutout hole. Shrinkwrap has a hole at the bottom left corner.)
Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Freddie sings it nice and easy with his deep round baritone, amidst polished arrangements by Garry Sherman, and nice production by Clyde Otis. The record's indicative of some of the excellent uptown soul that Columbia was releasing during the late 60s, with kind of a classy jazzy touch that makes ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 2 eye mono pressing – in nice shape! Label has a small sticker – cover is great.)
Audiophile, 1977. Near Mint- ... $0.99
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(Cover has light wear, bumped corners, and a light stained spot in back.)
Good Guise, 1984. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $4.99
Wonderful work from Dorothy Shay – a very unusual singer for her time, and in a backwards way, almost a force in mainstreaming country music in later years! As the title implies, Dorothy's a bit of a "Park Avenue Hillbilly" – in that she sings country themes, but in a style ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, mostly in back.)
Sir, 1963. Very Good+ ... $8.99
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(Cover has clear tape on the spine, some light wear and aging.)
Warner, 1959. Very Good ... $3.99
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(Stereo gold label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Warner, 1959. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Stereo gold label Vitaphonic pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Signatures —
Their Voices & Instruments ... LP Whippet, 1957. Very Good- ... $2.99
Obscure swinging male/femal vocal group that both plays and sings, in the style of the Pat Moran group or other jazz vocal groups from the time. As far as we know, this is their only LP, and it's a hip batch of tracks like "Julie Is Her Name", "Bernies Tune", "Free ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear & aging, splitting on the spine.)
RCA, 1969. Near Mint- ... $39.99
One of the weirdest records ever from Shel Silverstein – and that's saying a heck of a lot, given what a weirdo he is! The set was recorded hot on the heels of the big Johnny Cash recording of "Boy Named Sue" – and it features Shel singing that famous tune, plus a host of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, and some marks from sticker removal at the top right corner.)
Colpix, 1959. Very Good+ ... $49.99
Amazing is right – as Nina Simone is really taking off here – showing the world that she's way more than just another jazz singer – able to hit some righteous currents that would only explode even more in years to come! Nina's emotion is subtle, but extremely powerful – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Philips, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $49.99
Don't let the "broadway" or the "blues" or the "ballads" in the title put you off – because this album's way more than any of those – one of those key 60s records that have Nina Simone taking familiar material and investing it with a new sort of righteous ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
