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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Joe Williams with Lambert Hendricks & Ross —
Sing Along With Basie ... CD Roulette, 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the more obscure albums by Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross – a session of Basie tunes, performed with backing by the Count, plus additional lead vocals by Joe Williams, the voice most closely associated with the Basie group at the time! The style is similar to the trio's Sing A Song Of ... read more CD
Also available (Out of print US pressing.)
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 14.99
Sing Along With Basie ... CD 2.99
Etta Jones —
So Warm ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Etta Jones is definitely nice and warm here – working with some great backings from Oliver Nelson, who mixes in a bit of strings with the usual jazzy punch he was delivering at the time! Jones' vocals are at the height of her early powers here – working with poise, class, and a heck of ... read more CD
(Out of print mid 90s OJC pressing.)
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross —
Hottest New Group In Jazz – The Complete Columbia Recordings ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
How can we even begin to describe the genius of Lambert Hendricks and Ross? The group was a jazz vocal supergroup that merged three talents that had already made a big name in the bebop vocalese field – Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and the lovely Annie Ross – and the project was an ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Josephine Baker —
Josephine Baker ... CD DCC/Elysee, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Features 50 tracks including "That Certain Feeling", "Pretty Little Baby", "Skeedle Um", "J'Ai Deux Amours", "Mon Reve C'Etait Vous", and "Haiti" CD
(Out of print.)
William Parker/Centering, 2016. Used ... $11.99
Really beautiful work from bassist William Parker – a set of tracks that are every bit as righteous as some of his other albums, but in a completely different way! The music here is from a musical production that Parker's been creating over the past two-decades – beautiful vocal tunes ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Mildred Bailey —
Rockin' Chair – The Legendary V Disc Masters ... CD Vintage Jazz Classics, 1940s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Harry Belafonte/Capitol/DRG, 1949/1957. Used ... $9.99
Two early calypso albums on Capitol Records – both pretty unique! First up are some of the first-ever recordings by Harry Belafonte – material recorded in 1949, with Pete Rugolo backings that are really amazing – as jazzy and modern as anything Rugolo did for other singers of the ... read more CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Teddi King —
Mr Wonderful – The Complete RCA Singles 1956 to 1958 ... CD RCA/DRG, Mid 1950s. Used ... $6.99
Seminal work from vocalist Teddi King – quite possibly her best material ever, recorded during a memorable run for RCA in the mid 50s! King first came to fame as more of a small combo jazz singer, but during her time at RCA, she tried out a variety of different modes – some of the ... read more CD
Eri Ohno with The Great Jazz Trio —
Easy To Love – Eri Sings Cole Porter ... CD Denon (Japan), 1984. Used ... $14.99
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(Out of print.)
Noel Coward —
Noel Coward Album ... CD Sony, Mid 50s. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print, thin cutout notch through spine.)
Abbey Lincoln —
Over The Years ... CD Universal, 2000. Used ... $5.99
Great later work from Abbey Lincoln – music from that time when she's found just the right setting for the magnificent instrument that was her maturing voice! Abbey always had one of the most distinct styles of any jazz singer around – but in later years, the slight rasp that came in ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Carmen McRae —
Any Old Time ... CD Denon (Japan), 1986. Used ... $3.99
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
(Original 1986 Japanese pressing.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
Best Of Gil Scott-Heron ... CD Arista, 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A nice best-of collection of Gil Scott Heron's work on Arista Records – issued in the 80s, with Gil looking a bit odd in a "Members Only" kind of way on the cover! Still, the music is great – and titles include th the extra new track "Re-Ron", an electro track about ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
John Pizzarelli —
Dear Mr Cole ... CD Novus, 1994. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Tony Bennett —
Sings A String Of Harold Arlen ... CD Columbia/Sony, 1960. Used ... $2.99
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Also available Sings A String Of Harold Arlen ... LP 4.99
Mercury, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Irene Kral —
Gentle Rain ... CD Choice (UK), 1978. Used ... $6.99
Gentle Rain, and a very gentle sound from Irene Kral – a wonderfully intimate album that has the vocalist working with only the piano of Alan Broadbent for accompaniment! Kral's always a pretty expressive singer, but she sounds especially so here – really getting a lot of space to ... read more CD
Frank Sinatra —
House I Live In – Early Encores 1943 to 46 Vol 2 ... CD Vintage Jazz Classics, 1940s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Mark Murphy —
Memories Of You – Remembering Joe Williams ... CD High Note, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Nancy Wilson —
Great American Songbook ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Nancy Wilson remakes American classics of the 20th century – taking a host of tunes from Gershwin, Ellington, Arlen, Porter, and Berlin – and remaking them in her sophisti-soul style of the 60s! She's got plenty of great help on the sessions – with arrangers that include Gerald ... read more CD
Luciana Souza —
Brazilian Duos II ... CD Sunnyside, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nina Simone —
At The Village Gate ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An album recorded relatively early in the career of singer Nina Simone – but a set that already shows the very unique approach that would make her a legend by the time the 60s moved on! Even the very first tune is a stunner – a haunting reworking of the favorite "Just In Time" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Hollywood My Way/Capitol/EMI (UK), 1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 key albums in the early career of Nancy Wilson – back to back on one CD! For Hollywood My Way, Wilson turns her wonderfully sophisticated vocal style towards a batch of hits from Hollywood films of the 40s, 50s, and 60s – arranged and conducted by Jimmy Jones, in that classy blend of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lou Rawls —
Black & Blue/Capitol, 1962/1963. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 early Capitol classics by Lou Rawls – back to back on one CD, and perfectly paired throughout! Black and Blues is quite possibly the first truly great Lou Rawls album for Capitol – an all-out swinging jazz session done with arrangements by Onzy Matthews, in a mode that firmly helped ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(2006 CD pressing. Spine has a thin cutout notch.)
Nico —
Chelsea Girl ... CD Verve, 1967. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 CD
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Swings Lightly (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ella gets some great jazzy backings from Marty Paich – on titles that include "Little White Lies", "You Hit The Spot", "Little Jazz", "720 In the Books", "Knock Me A Kiss", and "My Kinda Love". CD adds 8 bonus tracks. CD
Bobby Short —
Songs By Bobby Short ... CD Atlantic/Collectables, 1955. Used ... $4.99
Bobby Short on piano and vocals, backed by Rolly Bundock on bass and Larry Bunker on drums. CD
Diamonds —
Diamonds Collection ... CD Stardust (Canada), 1950s. Used ... $5.99
Jackie DeShannon —
Nothing Can Stop Me – Liberty Records Rarities 1960 to 1962 ... CD Liberty/Ace (UK), Early 1960s. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Mighty nice material from the earliest years of Jackie DeShannon – a full unreleased album for Liberty, plus a bunch of other rare tracks too! The album is fascinating – as it's a tribute to Ray Charles, and has Jackie not singing her own songs, as she would do famously later – ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Mina —
Queen Of Italian Pop – Classic Ri-Fi Recordings 1963 to 1967 ... CD Ri Fi/Ace (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
Fantastic work from one of the grooviest singers of the 60s – the amazing Mina, a vocalist who hardly made waves on this side of the Atlantic, but who served up a wealth of wonderful material from the Italian scene at the time! You might know Mina from a few key soundtrack contributions she ... read more CD
Gil Scott-Heron —
New Black Poet – Small Talk At 125th & Lenox ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP, 1971. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
The first-ever album from Gil Scott-Heron – and a perfect bridge between the world of his writing and the years to come of musical transformations that would forever change the American scene! The set's not the warm, jazzy soul of some of Gil's later records – and instead, there's a ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Gil Scott-Heron —
Pieces Of A Man (with bonus tracks) ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $8.99 13.99
Our favorite-ever album from Gil Scott-Heron – and a set that we'd easily rank as one of our favorite soul records of the 70s! The mix of modes is mindblowing right from the start – as Gil's poetry comes into play with his growing talents as a singer, and his warm sensibility for jazz ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Pieces Of A Man (2LP AAA pressing) ... LP 32.99
Dinah Washington —
Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury Vol 5 1956 to 1958 ... CD Verve/Mercury (Japan), Late 1950s. Used 3 CDs ... $28.99
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(Out of print, includes large obi which has a crease through it.)
Luciana Souza & Trio Corrente —
Cometa ... CD Sunnyside, 2023. Used ... $9.99
Claude Nougaro —
Le Feu Sacre – Integrale Albums Studio 1959 to 2004 (24CD set) ... CD Universal (France), 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/Early 2000s. New Copy 24CD ... Just Sold Out!
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
Bob Dorough —
Too Much Coffee Man ... CD Blue Note, 1998/1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, promotional stamp on CD.)
Mark Murphy —
Some Time Ago ... CD High Note, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Anita O'Day —
All The Sad Young Men ... CD Verve, 1961. Used ... $4.99
A striking session for Anita O'Day – and a refreshing change from her work of the 50s! This one has Anita singing with arrangements by Gary McFarland, a mix of easy jazz styles that show a more sophisticated side to her voice – a bit more careful than before, with more hidden in the ... read more CD
(1998 digipak pressing.)
Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon —
In Perfect Harmony – The Lost Album ... CD Jazz Detective/Elemental, 1972. New Copy ... $15.99 17.99
Two of the coolest trumpeters from the LA scene of the 50s – reunited here in a never-issued album from the start of the 70s! At the time of the set, Jack Sheldon was the real star of the date – big on TV, and a very confident, cool player – as well as a singer with a wonderfully ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Luciana Souza —
Answer To Your Silence ... CD NYC, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features George Garzone on tenor and soprano sax, David Kikoski on piano, John Lockwood on bass, and Ignacio Berroa on drums. CD
(Still sealed.)
Irene Kral —
Lady Of Lavender ... CD Jazz West, Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Not much here in the way of notes, but a great little session – one of those mature, intimate sessions that Irene Kral recorded so beautifully in the later years of her life! The track selection is quite strong – lesser-known numbers that offer a sophisticated look at love and live, ... read more CD
Cab Calloway —
Are You Hep To The Jive? ... CD Columbia/Sony, Late 30s/1940s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Hey Now, Hey Now", "Are You All Reet?", "Hep Cat's Love Song", "Papa's In Bed With His Britches On", "Chant Of The Jungle", "I Want To Rock", "Boog It', and "Minnie The Moocher" – 22 tracks total. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Junko Mine —
Honeysuckle Rose – Junko Sings The Blues ... CD Lob (Japan), 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Joined by Cedar Walton on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Connie Kay on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Kalin Twins —
When ... CD Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Samara Joy —
Linger Awhile ... CD Verve, 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Samara Joy is a rare jazz singer – the sort who manages to have ties to the past, but also really bring so much of her own spirit to the music – not subtle inflections on the tunes, but instead this really personal style that has her absorbing older tracks and turning them into ... read more CD
Also available Linger Awhile ... LP 23.99
Linger Awhile ... LP 18.99
Mark Murphy —
Songbook ... CD 32 Jazz, 1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Vic Damone —
On The Street Where You Live/Capitol (UK), 1963/1964. Used ... $9.99
Swinging vocals from the great Vic Damone – an excellent singer of the show/lounge circuit, represented here by two excellent albums from his Capitol years! On The Street Where You Live features Vic working with Pete King arrangements, in a set of mostly-show tunes – redone by Damone's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
David Frishberg —
Live At Vine Street ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1984. Used ... $4.99
A charming little set from the great Dave Frishberg – easily one of the hippest singers and songwriters in jazz during the past few decades! The set's got Dave working solo – just singing along with his own piano accompaniment – in a whimsical way that matches the same sort of ... read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
Slim Gaillard —
Laughing In Rhythm – Best Of The Verve Years ... CD Verve, 1950s. Used ... $6.99
Insanely great work from Slim Gaillard, the self-styled LA hipster who rose to prominence in the wartime blues and jazz scene, and who continued to wow audiences for years with his unique blend of hipster jazz! This CD features some of Slim's best work – recorded for Verve in the 50s, and ... read more CD
(Out of print. Tray card has a couple slight age marks.)
Sheila Jordan —
Little Song ... CD High Note, 2003. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Ray Charles —
Complete Country & Western Recordings – 1959 to 1986 ... CD Rhino/ABC, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Mid 80s. Used 4CD & Book ... $32.99
Sublime stuff! Sure, it's easy to sit back and say that you don't really dig Ray Charles albums that mix together country music and soul, and that you prefer his hard raw raunchy Atlantic recordings from the earlier days. But let's be honest, Ray really made his biggest splash with this stuff ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Includes slipcase and book – all in excellent shape!)
Louis Prima —
Wildest! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, Late 50s. Used ... $1.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Nina Simone —
Amazing Nina Simone/Collectables, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
23 classic tracks from Nina's prime early years – laid out on one studio LP, and one great live set, recorded at Town Hall in New York! Titles include classics like "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair", "Fine & Mellow", and "I Don't Want Him" – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Shirley Horn —
Close Enough For Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1989. Used ... $3.99
With some nice guest tenor work from Buck Hill! Titles include "Get Out Of Town", "Beautiful Friendship", "I Got Lost In His Arms", "Come Fly With Me", and "So I Love You". CD
Sheila Jordan —
Portrait Of Sheila ... CD Blue Note, 1962. Used ... $4.99
One of the only two vocal jazz albums that the Blue Note label recorded back in the day – and a haunting batch of tracks from a young Sheila Jordan! The style here is quite different than that of Jordan's later, more experimental records – and this early session shows her as an ... read more CD
(First CD pressing.)
Susannah McCorkle —
From Bessie To Brazil ... CD Concord, 1993. Used ... $1.99
Features Allen Farnham on piano, Howard Alden on guitar, Dick Oatts on alto sax and flute, and Ken Peplowski on tenor sax and clarinet. CD
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington —
Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur ... CD Verve, 1966. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
A superstar performance from the Antibes jazz festival at Cote D'Azur – one that features Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington sharing the stage, in a concert that was also recorded for a film! Most numbers here feature the full Ellington orchestra backing Ella up – but a few other ... read more CD
Also available Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur ... LP 7.99(Sealed late 90s pressing.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Lullabies Of Birdland ... CD Decca, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
Seminal pre-Verve work by Ella Fitzgerald – a variety of early singles from the late 40s and early 50s, collected together in one full album by Decca! Even at this point in her career, the Fitzgerald magic is firmly in place – sensitively taking on familiar lyrics on some tunes, ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Diana Krall —
Only Trust Your Heart ... CD GRP, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Features Stanley Turrentine, Ray Brown, Christian McBride, and Lewis Nash. CD
(Out of print.)
Blujazz, 2008. Used ... $4.99
Amazing work from singer Dee Alexander – a wonderfully soulful album of jazz vocals, and one that we'd rank right up there with our favorite records by Carmen Lundy or Dee Dee Bridgewater! Dee's a singer who's worked in Chicago for years, but we've honestly only begun to appreciate her ... read more CD
(Digipak has light wear.)
Bryan Ferry —
Dylanesque ... CD Virgin, 2007. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Morgana King —
Taste Of Honey (aka With A Taste Of Honey) ... CD Mainstream/Legacy, Mid 60s. Used ... $6.99
Arrangements by Torrie Zito, and titles include "All Blues", "Easy Living", "Prelude To A Kiss", "Fascinating Rhythm", "Bluesette", and "A Taste Of Honey". CD
(Out of print.)
Nicki Parrott —
Sakura Sakue ... CD Venus (Japan), 2012. Used ... $14.99
Tracks include "April In Paris", "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White", "Some Other Spring", "You Must Believe In Spring", "I'll Remember April", and "April Showers". CD
(Out of print.)
Dinah Washington —
Echoes Of An Era – Dinah Washington Years ... CD Roulette (Japan), Early 1960s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
Shirley Bassey —
Sings The Standards ... CD EMI (UK), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan —
You're Mine You (with bonus tracks) ... CD Roulette, 1962. Used ... $1.99
Sarah Vaughan gets some great backings here from Quincy Jones – who brings a nice sort of punch to the record, and makes it one of her grooviest from the early 60s! The style's still somewhat traditional – not as much in moddish Jones modes from a few years later – but there's ... read more CD
(1997 pressing with 2 bonus tracks.)
Dinah Washington —
Cocktail Hour ... CD Allegro/Columbia River, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
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Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Sings Soulfully ... CD Roulette, 1963. Used ... $9.99
The title's no lie – as Sarah Vaughan sings here in some very soulful company – thanks to arrangements from Gerald Wilson, which make this record one of the standout from her years on Roulette Records! The other players aren't listed, but they're clearly the kind of top-shelf bunch ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Song Book ... CD Verve, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Backed by Mulgrew Miller, Rod Williams and James Weidman on piano, Grachan Moncur III on trombone, Lonnie Plaxico on bass and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
Dakota Staton —
Time To Swing (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol/DRG, 1959. Used ... $18.99
It's time to swing, but with a classy sound throughout – very much the best mix of modes Dakota Staton brought to her key early years at Capitol Records! Backings are by Sid Feller, and are pretty darn jazzy throughout – more so than some of Sid's other work of the time – a ... read more CD
(Out of print, thin cutout notch through spine.)
Dakota Staton —
Dynamic! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1958. Used ... $3.99
The title certainly gets it right – as Dakota Staton is definitely dynamic on this one, but not in a way that's hokey or forced at all! Instead, the record nicely lifts Staton from some of the more laidback and bluesy modes of her other 50s records – into a fuller range of styles that ... read more CD
(2006 pressing.)
George Shearing Quintet/Capitol, 1957. Used ... $9.99
Wonderful late 50s jazz from the LA scene – not just because singer Dakota Staton is at the best of her youthful prime, but also because the Shearing group on the set is great too! George is working here with one of his best lineups – a group that includes Latin-inflected Al McKibbon ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(2003 pressing.)
Jimmy Scott —
Little Jimmy Scott (Very Truly Yours) ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1955. Used ... $4.99
A fantastic early album by the amazing Jimmy Scott – billed here as "Little Jimmy Scott" – because of his youth, height, and his style of singing! Jimmy's fragile voice is in perfect form here – a really unique blend between torch jazz modes and some of the bluesier ... read more CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing – includes obi.)
Terry Callier —
Alive ... CD Mr Bongo (UK), 2001. Used ... $7.99
Brilliant work by Terry Callier – and his greatest album in years! If you, like us, have loved Terry's older work, but been a bit disappointed by the heavy production of recent albums, then you'll probably love this excellent live set – recorded recently at London's Jazz Cafe, with ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Frank Sinatra —
Only The Lonely ... CD Capitol, 1958. Used ... $1.99
One of Frank Sinatra's last great ballad albums for Capitol – a sad and dreamy batch of tunes that kicks off with the incredible "Only The Lonely" – one of those Sinatra torch songs that's so great, so sad, nobody else has ever been able to record a better version, nor have ... read more CD
(Late 80s pressing.)
Mary Stallings —
Manhattan Moods ... CD Concord, 1997. Used ... $2.99
With Monty Alexander on piano, Ben Wolfe on bass, and Clyde Lucas on drums – plus special guests Hendrik Meurkens on harmonica and vibes, and Dick Oatts on flute and soprano sax. CD
(Punch through tray card.)
Frank Sinatra —
Songs For Young Lovers/Capitol, 1953/1954. Used ... $1.99
Two great albums from Frank, both with sublime Nelson Riddle arrangements! CD
Mary Stallings —
I Waited For You ... CD Concord, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Backed by the Gene Harris Quartet! CD
(Punch through tray card.)
Flora Purim —
Flora's Song ... CD Narada, 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Esperanza Spalding —
Chamber Music Society ... CD Telarc, 2010. Used ... $2.99
A timeless mix of heart tuggingly intimate strings and beautiful vocals by Esperanza Spalding – a set that feels deep down close to the heart, and in turns, quite soaring – all the while wonderful! The aspects we loved so dearly on Esperanza's previous albums are also done here – ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Sassy Swings The Tivoli (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mercury/EmArcy, 1963. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
2CD version – with 31 tracks in all – way more than the original album! CD
(Late 80s West German pressing.)
Esperanza Spalding —
Songwrights Apothecary Lab ... CD Concord, 2021. Used ... $11.99
One of the hippest records we've ever heard from Esperanza Spalding – a set that almost feels as if she's stepping back into some of the more experimental, individual qualities that made her so different at the start! There's definitely some appealing, catchy songs here – but the ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Marker over barcode.)
Gregory Porter —
Liquid Spirit ... CD Blue Note, 2013. Used ... $4.99
Gregory Porter arrives on Blue Note Records – and the result is Porter's most fully-formed set so far – just the kind of album that will push him firmly into the limelight – a place that we've felt he's deserved for quite a few years! Porter's a hell of a singer, and a hell of a ... read more CD
Also available Liquid Spirit (3LP set – with bonus tracks) ... LP 62.99
Black Saint (Italy), 1986. Used ... $11.99
Capitol, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
The sweet vocals of Nancy join the classic Cannonball quintet for a great set of soul jazz tunes that was one of Capitol's biggest selling jazz sides in the 60s! About half the cuts feature Nancy on vocals – on tunes like "Save Your Love For Me", "Never Will I Marry", ... read more CD
(Out of print)
Liberty/BGO, 1972/1973. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1963. Used ... $1.99
Nancy Wilson sings lots of familiar tunes and is accompanied by Gerald Wilson and his big band orchestra. Tracks include "The Song Is You", "Satin Doll", "Bewitched", "Suffering With The Blues", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "The Best Is Yet To ... read more CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1955. Used ... $24.99
An obscure vocal jazz gem from the LA scene of the 50s – recorded for Atlantic, but done in a style that's a fair bit like the best work for Bethlehem or Mode at the time! Betty Bennett sings here with backings from Shorty Rogers on one side, and Andre Previn on the other – often in a ... read more CD
(2007 Japanese pressing in a nice glossy LP style cover – in great shape with obi!)
RCA, 1940/1941. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1940s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Corinthian, Late 40s. Used ... $6.99
Tracks include "Cripple Creek", "Sourwood Mountain", "Poor Wayfaring Stranger", and "Black Is The Color". CD
(Out of print.)
Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... read more CD
(Out of print early CD pressing with a crease through traycard artwork.)
Verve/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1957. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Ella's performing songs written by or associated with Duke–what could be better? Here she's backed by two different Ellington groups–-one a big band, the other a small group, whose members included Stuff Smith, Barney Kessel, and Ben Webster. Titles include "Rockin' In ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
A near-perfect session of 50s Sinatra – upbeat, lively, and with an undeniable punch that completely transforms every tune! The great Nelson Riddle is backing Frank up on the set – and the album's one of their liveliest from the time, filled with familiar tunes that Frank slips into ... read more CD
Perception/Silverline, 1972. Used ... $18.99
Killer work by Astrud Gilberto – very different than her Verve sides of the 60s! The album was produced by Astrud, arranged by Deodato – and has that wonderful warm full jazz feel of her classic album on CTI, but also a bit more like some of the funky work of Jorge Ben at the time ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print 2005 DualDisc pressing.)
