Vocalists — In Stock — LPs 
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Discovery, 1985. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
The 3rd in Lorez's excellent series of albums dedicated to the songs of Johnny Mercer – and like previous volumes, recorded with some very soulful backing from the Gildo Mahones quartet! Gildo brings a gentle swing to the tracks that lets Lorez sing in a free and open range – one that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with light wear, bumped corners, center split in the bottom seam, and some fading at the edges.)
World Pacific, 1958. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An excellent record from the short heyday of this wonderful singer – done with arrangements from Johnny Mandel! LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has split seams, light surface wear, and aging.)
Prestige/OJC, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Great early classics – including "Seventh Son", "Eyesight To The Blind", "Parchman Farm", and lots more! LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1962. Very Good ... $11.99 16.99
Early Atlantic Records work from the great Mose Allison – easily one of the most unique jazz artists of his time! Most started out as a pianist with a nicely bluesy vibe, but soon added in this excellent vocal approach that was maybe part New Orleans, part New York hipster – delivered ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & green label stereo pressing. Cover has surface and edge wear, aging, and some heavy wear at the corners.)
Prestige, 1963. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A hipster vocal jazz classic – a full length Prestige album that brings together all of Mose Allison's vocal numbers from his initial run a the label! Mose started out as a pianist, but quickly won even greater attention with his down home, New Orleans-influenced way of singing – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing.)
Prestige, 1958. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Tremendous early work from the great Mose Allison – a Prestige album that captures Mose when he was coming off some straighter jazz years as a pianist, but also working to discover his own unique groove as well! Mose plays piano, but also sings on three tracks, and plays trumpet on one more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with RVG stamp. A nice copy.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $3.99
One of Ernestine Anderson's great sets for Concord – very soulful, with trio backing from Monty Alexander on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great cooker from the glory days of Ernestine Anderson on Concord Records – a time when the singer was rediscovered, and revamped in a bit of a bluesy mode – reaching a wide new audience at the time! Her vocals really shine at this point in her career, as she lets loose with a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Angel, 1982. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $1.99 4.99
With London Sinfonietta conducted by Dominic Muldowney. LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... $2.99 4.99
From the cover, the "Friend" is Barbara Streisand – working here on a few tracks, all of which are arranged by Peter Matz! LP, Vinyl record album
(White label 2 eye mono promo. Cover has light wear and a tracklist sticker in front.)
Brunswick, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A completely charming vocal session from Louis Armstrong – done in the later pop years of his life, but a record that's not nearly as well known as his bigger hits for Kapp! Louis works with arrangements from Dick Jacobs – the Brunswick arranger who first provided the early charts for ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Includes the Brunswick sleeve, with some aging and bent corners. Cover has some surface wear and aging, a bit of blue ink transfer in front, promo ink stamps in back, and is bent at the top right corner.)
United Artists, 1976. Near Mint- ... $4.99 14.99
Re-recorded hits from the 30s through 50s, with accompaniment by The Pete Moore Orchestra. LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi and insert.)
Patti Austin —
End Of A Rainbow ... LP CTI, 1976. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Wonderfully warm soul from the great Patti Austin – a key artist in the late 70s, and one who really helped push the music forward with a new sense of sophistication! Patti's got a strongly jazzy vibe here – and works with David Matthews arrangements that are really well put-together ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available End Of A Rainbow (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99(Yellow label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes the heavy inner sleeve.)
Stand, 1962. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Eugenie Baird —
Eugenie Baird Sings Duke's Boys Play Ellington ... LP Design, 1958. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A delightful album of vocal renditions of Duke's tunes by little known singer Eugenie Baird. Baird's wonderfully relaxed takes on these great Ellington tunes begs the question of how she remained sidelined for so many years, and then went on to largely be forgotten except for a spell with Bing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has some wear & aging, small split on the bottom seam.)
MGM, 1959. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
Features cover art by Al Hirschfield. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear and a light sticker spot.)
United Artists, 1959. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
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(Early 60s stereo pressing. Cover has some yellowing from age, scrapes at the opening, and a small split in the bottom seam.)
Roulette, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Count Basie's always had plenty of blues roots in his music – but this sweet vocal session with Joe Williams pushes that quality even further – by featuring a selection of tunes from Big Bill Broonzy, Leroy Carr, Ivory Joe Hunter, and other legendary blues talents! The sound is maybe a ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono color bar label pressing with deep groove. Cover has ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, a bit of pen in back, and seam splits held with yellowed clear tape.)
Clef, 1956. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Features Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Williams 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 ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clef pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove! Cover has a tiny top seam split, minimal wear.)
Pablo, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
United Artists, 1968. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Tan label stereo pressing. Bottom seam has light staining and waviness.)
Harry Belafonte —
Play Me ... LP RCA, 1973. Sealed ... $4.99
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(Stereo pressing, still sealed with a large hole at the top right corner.)
Regina Belle —
Stay With Me ... LP CBS, 1989. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A really strong late 80s set from Regina – bringing in more smooth soul touches than the more dancefloor ready predecessor – which make for an even finer showcase for Regina's beautiful voice. Titles include "Baby Come To Me", "When Will You Be Mine", "What ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has small scrapes in front and is lightly bent at the spine and top right corner.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(Mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(6 eye stereo CBS label pressing.)
Roulette, 1963. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Titles include "Strike Up The Band", "Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans", "Poor Little Rich Girl", "Are You Havin Any Fun", "Anyting Goes", and "With Plenty Of Money". LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing. Cover was constructed with the front paste-on applied slightly tilted with the bottom left corner of the folded in, and has some ringwear in back.)
RCA, 1966. Sealed ... $4.99 13.99
A mid 60s gem from Brook Benton, produced by Clyde Otis, done in wonderful, more stripped down style than some of his other efforts of the time. Titles include "My Darling My Darling", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Moon River", "The Second Time Around", and ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s stereo pressing!)
Deutsche Grammophon (Germany), 1985. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99 19.99
UTC, 1957. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Music For Pleasure (France), 1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
London, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Red label mono pressing. Cover has light surface and edge wear.)
Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Oscar Brown moves into a funky 70s mode – working here with some great soul-based arrangements by Chicago soul legend Richard Evans! There's lots of funky clavinet grooving on the record by Tennyson Stephens and Marvin Yancy – and other players include Chess/Cadet session groovers, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1972. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A sweet bit of funky jazz vocals from Oscar Brown Jr – recorded during his early 70s stay at Atlantic Records, in a style that's very different than his early work! The tracks are all still original numbers by Oscar – penned with that clever bad-rapping approach to the lyrics that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 1841 Broadway pressing. Cover has some light ring wear.)
Warner, 1959. Very Good ... $4.99
With Joanie Summers and Connie Stevens, and arranged by Don Ralke! Also known as Vince Fontaine in the movie, "Grease". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear & aging, splitting on the top seam, spot of tape removal, tiny dent.)
Jazz Document (Sweden), Mid/Late 30s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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Metronome, 1945. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
Recorded at the New Zanziba Hotel on August 15, 1945. LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1960. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A later recording by Cab – but pretty darn great! The tunes are all done in the style of his famous work from the 30s – hard-swinging, and with lots of clever twists and turns on the vocals that keep even the familiar numbers on edge. Cab's orchestra provides the backings, and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear and aging.)
Giants Of Jazz, 1940s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(70s pressing. Cover is chewed a bit in back at the bottom of the opening.)
Harlequin (UK), Early/Mid 1940s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(80s issue.)
Chisa/Blue Thumb, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99 14.99
The title's no lie – as Larry Carlton steps out in a warmly-produced session that's got a really sweet LA studio vibe – one that mixes together early fusion backings and compressed vocalizations – in a way that maybe makes the whole thing feel like an overlooked A&M Records ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, some ringwear, and edge wear.)
MCA (UK), 1940s/1950s. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
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(Early 80s issue. Cover has a Special Price sticker in front.)
RCA (UK), Late 20s/1930s. Near Mint- ... $4.99 9.99
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(Early 80s issue.)
Harlequin (UK), 1951. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
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(Early 80s issue. Cover has light wear.)
MFP (UK), Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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Carpenters —
Ticket To Ride (aka Offering) ... LP A&M, 1969. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Early genius from The Carpenters – a really tremendous little album, and one that's quite different than their soft rock hits of the 70s! There's a plenty playful feel to the set – energy that comes right off the best Sunshine Pop of late 60s A&M Records – to which this album ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cool Japanese gatefold pressing, with obi – GP 251. Back cover has some very light aging – front is great.)
Bet Car, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A fantastic LP by Betty Carter – and one of the first she issued on her own Bet-Car label, which she formed after years of being screwed by the music industry! The groove is extremely soulful – and backing is by Norman Simmons on piano, Lisle Atkinson on bass, and Al Harewood on drums. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Joy, 1969. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Mellow but compelling work from Betty Carter – singing here with the Norman Simmons trio in an album of material pulled from 2 different live dates in 1969. There's a few nice numbers where the group really opens up – and Betty pushes the envelope vocally, in a style that she'd explore ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label Joy pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole and center split in the bottom seam.)
ABC, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99 6.99
A great set of rare early material by Betty Carter – and just about the only way you'll ever find these titles on vinyl! The set features one album Betty Recorded for the Peacock label, with hip arrangements by Gigi Gryce and Melba Liston, and one that she recorded for ABC, with more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99 16.99
A classic album pairing the bop girl vocalist Betty Carter with the sensitive backing of Ray Bryant's piano! The setting is spare and fragile, and Betty's voice is in beautiful form. This is one of the few LPs that Betty cut during the time with a straight jazz feel – and it's filled with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s blue label pressing.)
Atlantic, 1961. Very Good+ ... $14.99 24.99
Pretty great stuff – and not the gimmicky "dance" record you might guess from the title! The set's simply a collection of some of Ray's best hard-hitting R&B tracks for Atlantic – mostly recorded in the 50s, and brought together with this 60s title, in a package that also ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing with AT etch. Cover has a small spine split and light wear.)
Ray Charles —
Genius Sings The Blues ... LP Atlantic, 1961. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Ray Charles in a nicely maturing mode – on a record from later in his Atlantic Records years, definitely paving the way forward for his 60s classics on ABC! The tunes are blues, but not in the way that Charles first started recording on earlier singles for Atlantic – as there's a bit ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red and purple label pressing. Cover has splits on the top & bottom seams with tape remnant, tiny cutout hole, some light wear & aging. Vinyl is nice and clean!)
Atlantic, 1957. Good ... $9.99
A host of early classics from the young Ray Charles – tracks that were some of his most important singles for Atlantic Records, from a time when Ray was really finding his groove – issued here as a full length set in the classic Atlantic "rock & roll" series in the late ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear & aging, tape on the bottom seam, name in pen on the back.)
Atlantic, 1958. Very Good ... $4.99 11.99
Yes indeed – a mighty early classic from the great Ray Charles – one of his first full length albums, and a set that brings together the searing sort of work he was doing for Atlantic Records in the 50s! Ray's completely confident and at the top of his game here – and a lot more ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has some waviness, wear, & light staining along the opening- but mostly on the back. Light wear & aging overall.)
RCA/Classic, 1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
Concord, 1987. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
With Jeannie Cheatham on vocals and piano, Jimmy on trombone, Dinky Morris on tenor and baritone, Snooky Young on trumpet, and Curtis Peagler on alto and tenor. Titles include "Permanent Solution", "Daddy O", "Goin Down Slow", "Detour Ahead", and "Homewa ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small spot of sticker residue.)
Capitol, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A well-chosen batch of tunes from June Christy's legendary years at Capitol Records – material that really helped transform the sound of the voice in jazz during the 50s! Arrangements are by Pete Rugolo or Bob Cooper – and there's a tremendous amount of darkness in many of these tunes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later blue label pressing, with an abridged tracklist.)
June Christy —
Gone For the Day ... LP Capitol, 1957. Very Good ... $2.99
That's "gone" – as in the way June Christy really sends us – vocals that take us to a place that few other 50s singers could ever hope to reach! June's work here is a masterpiece of melancholic understatement – far less overblown than some of her pop contemporaries, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US turquoise label pressing. Cover has a small split on the spine, but looks nice overall.)
Interplay, 1977. Very Good+ ... $6.99
An obscure moment in June Christy's career, but a great one too – a rare later recording, done many years after her time at Capitol Records – in a laidback setting with a hip group of west coast players! June's voice definitely shows a bit of age, but she's still head and shoulders ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1954. Near Mint- ... $9.99
From its booze-soaked title cut, to its haunting selection of lonely ballads like "Midnight Sun" and "Stranger Called The Blues", this is one of the most fantastic vocal jazz albums of all time – and a record that we'd recommend instantly to anyone! June Christy has an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s re-recorded blue label pressing. Cover has small worn spots at the edges, in great shape otherwise.)
Capitol, 1953. Near Mint- ... $11.99 19.99
From its booze-soaked title cut, to its haunting selection of lonely ballads like "Midnight Sun" and "Stranger Called The Blues", this is one of the most fantastic vocal jazz albums of all time – and a record that we'd recommend instantly to anyone! June Christy has an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Something Cool (Mono & Stereo) ... CD 2.99(2002 180 gram reissue.)
Capitol, 1955. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Haunting stuff – and one of June Christy's darkest albums! June's singing here with her old boss, Stan Kenton, at the piano – no other real backing, just the pair of them working together in a session that's uniquely stripped down for the time. June's vocals are frail and tender ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has splits on the top seam & spine, surface wear & aging.)
Warner, 1969. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Japanese stereo pressing in a textured cover, with minimal wear.)
JMT (Germany), 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99 14.99
Duo recording with Clayton on vocals and Granelli on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a PSI sticker and light wear.)
EMI, 1977. Sealed ... $8.99
Mostly mellow vocals from Freddy Cole – brother of Nat, but a singer who opened up nicely during the late 60s and 1970s. This album's nothing fancy, mostly straight vocals – done with larger jazz arrangements recorded in England and conducted by Jerry Van Rooyen. There's a little bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Demand, still sealed! Cover has a cut corner.)
Capitol, 1956. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great album, and one in which Nat King Cole returns to his roots as a jazz singer! The session differs greatly from Nat's other schmaltzy ones from the time, and it features a very "after midnight" sound – with Nat playing and singing backed only by a small combo that includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available After Midnight (with bonus tracks) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 14.99(Late 70s abridged mono blue label pressing.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Mono teal label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1958. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
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(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Vinyl has sleeve marks that do not affect play.)
Capitol, 1964. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Late Nat King Cole – an album from the early 60s for Capitol, featuring expansive arrangements from Ralph Carmichael! The style here is a bit more flowery than on Nat's earlier work – with him singing in kind of a grand voice, amidst large orchestrations and occasional backing chorus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo lime green label pressing.)
Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
Sublime instrumentals from Nat – his tinkling piano lines over lush arrangements – all in a sweet 50s Capitol mode! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original turquoise label pressing. Cover has a small top seam split, light wear, spot of marker & pen.)
Doctor Jazz, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
With Steve Allen on piano and Ray Mantilla on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and bumped corners.)
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris' lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy Oliver's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – red label and deep groove! Back cover has discoloration from age.)
Atlantic, 1959. Very Good ... $14.99
A really classic set from vocalist Chris Connor – and one that's summed up perfectly in the "Sad Cafe" in the title! The album's got that blue, melancholy style that always worked best for Chris – a mode that's never too cool, but which has this laidback, almost ethereal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing with a deep groove. Cover is nice!)
Chris Connor —
Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of Birdland ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – culled from earlier ep and 10" releases, and issued here on a full LP with a total of 14 tracks. Backing is by three groups – the Ellis Larkin Trio, Vinnie Burke's Quartet, and Sy Oliver's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light ring wear, small top seam split.)
Chris Connor —
Chris Craft ... LP Atlantic, 1958. Very Good ... $14.99
Chris' Craft is a great one here – beautifully simple and straightforward jazz vocals, served up at a level that few other singers can match! The album's one of our favorites from Connor's classic years with Atlantic – as it's got a mellow, moody approach that's filled with the darker ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Chris Craft ... CD 4.99(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has edge wear, tape on the bottom seam. The back cover has surface wear, spot of marker, tiny peel spot.)
Atlantic, 1959. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A nice little live set from Chris – recorded at the Village Vanguard with a group that includes Kenny Burrell on guitar, Eddie De Haas on bass, Bill Rubenstein on piano, and Lex Humphries on drums. The setting of the album is similar to some of Chris' work at Bethlehem – very small ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Long Playing Unbreakable pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1956. Very Good+ ... $13.99 16.99
A fantastic cover, and some great music to match – a key early classic in Chris Connor's late 50s run for Atlantic Records! As on her debut for the label, Ralph Burns handles the arrangements here – in a mode that's somewhat modern, but never too academically so – with just the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light staining and separation of rear paste-on at the bottom corner, light wear and aging.)
Atlantic (Japan), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99 19.99
An unusual set from the legendary vocalist Chris Connor – a record that's graced with a boozy later image of Chris on the front, but which features a host of rare gems from her late 50s years at Atlantic Records! There's some really wonderful work on the record that easily matches, if not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s mono Japanese pressing, with obi and insert.)
Atlantic, 1960. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A very moody album from Chris Connor – one that features arrangements by Ronnie Ball and Jimmy Jones, on a somber set of songs that makes the album one of Chris' darkest for Atlantic! Most of the tunes are in small group settings – a bit tightly arranged, but in a good way that gives ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing.)
Bethlehem, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
A good collection of Chris' early work for Bethlehem records – not exactly the "rich sound" implied in the title, but as good as it gets for icy cool jazz vocals! The album features tracks that include backing by the Ralph Sharon combo, the Ellis Larkins trio, and the Vinnie Burke ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing – Distributed By King Records. Cover has light wear, small sticker remnants, split seams, and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
FM/United Artists, 1963. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
An overlooked gem from Chris Connor – a French session cut with arranger Michel Colombier, and a real standout from the rest of her recordings! There's a maturity here that's really great – a sound that's every bit as sad and sexy as Connor's work for Atlantic Records, but more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing! Back cover has a promo stamp and a small name, but this is a beautiful copy overall.)
Atlantic, 1959. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A lovely side by Chris Connor for Atlantic, recorded not too long after her stint at Bethlehem – where she'd perfected an icy cool style of singing that's still to be matched to this day! The album features larger arrangements by Richard Wess – but still has a light jazzy feel, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pinwheel pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1960. Near Mint- ... $11.99 16.99
One of Chris Connor's standout albums for Atlantic Records – and a session that actually makes us really appreciate the presence of Maynard Ferguson! The album's got a bit more punch than some of Chris' other records for the label, and is a nice shift in mood after a series of sad, dreamy, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Includes the Atlantic inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Roulette, 1961. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Despite any prejudice you might have against Maynard Ferguson, he actually does a damn good job backing up Chris Connor's lovely voice on this record – probably because his band is super-hip, and includes players like Jaki Byard, Joe Farrell, and Rufus Jones. Connor is in fine icy form, as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange & pink label pressing.)
Vocal Classics, Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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Columbia, Mid 1950s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
A great 2-fer – featuring both of Noel Coward's Columbia albums in one 70s set. First up is Noel Coward In New York – a very cool album from Coward – a talent you're probably more familiar with as a playwright, but who also happens to be quite the entertainer! This album is one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1962. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Collector's Classics (Denmark), Late 1930s/Early 1940s. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
MGM, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(Stereo pressing. Cover has some light wear and aging.)
Concord, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
A special project to benefit the Duke Ellington Cancer Center – one that has all these big stars working with a small combo that features Nat Pierce on piano, Scott Hamilton on tenor, and Bill Berry on trumpet! LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy!)
PIP, Mid 1960s. Very Good ... $4.99 8.99
Atlantic, 1967. Very Good+ ... $0.99
One of the albums from Bobby D's confused period in the mid 60s! Sounds sort of goofy, but it actually works, thanks to some swinging arrangements by Roger Kellaway, and the pep and zip of the score. Plus, the cover's got Bobby leaning on a push me-pull me, with a doctor's bag and a big stovepipe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label pressing. Cover has minimal wear & aging.)
Bobby Darin —
Inside Out ... LP Atlantic, 1967. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A great little record by Bobby – recorded hot on the heels of his big hit recording of "If I Were A Carpenter", and with a surprising respect for Tim Hardin and a lot of the other young songwriters of the post-folk years. Keep in mind that Darin was really feeling his mortality at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo. Cover has adhesive remnants from a promo sticker in front.)
Atco, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An early classic – with jazzy arrangements from Richard Wess, and cuts that include "Down With Love", "The Gal That Got Away", "Caravan", "Black Coffee", "My Gal Sal", and "Have You Got Any Castles Baby". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono harp label pressing with deep groove.)
Reprise, Late 60s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of Sammy D's best albums of the late 60s – and a beautiful mix of modes that he explored on the Reprise label! The title track is Sammy's big hit "I've Gotta Be Me", but that tune's followed up with some nice groovers – like Sammy's versions of "My Personal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & tan label stereo pressing. Cover has edge wear, aging.)
Decca, 1961. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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(60s mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light edge wear with tiny splits, the back has a name in pen & tape at the top.)
Decca, 1955. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
The first album ever released by Sammy Davis Jr – a great debut for Decca Records, filled with a range of tunes that beautifully sum up his many talents! The Sam heard here is a fair bit straighter than the Sammy D of later Ratpack years – an amazing young singer with a really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original Decca pressing with deep groove.)
Decca, 1957. Very Good- ... $6.99
A real classic from Sammy Davis Jr & Carmen McRae! Given Sammy's great talent for personal interaction on the stage, as heard often on his key Rat Pack recordings, he's a real natural for this sort of duet mode – as he manages to talk and sing his way through the tunes beautifully, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has small splits on the top & bottom seams with clear tape, some surface wear & aging, notes in pen on the back.)
Reprise, 1966. Very Good ... $4.99
The closest thing Sammy D ever came to cutting a bossa album – and a lovely batch of fragile tunes that feature no other instrumentation save for the guitar of Laurindo Almeida. Almeida plays acoustic guitar on the album, in a gentle style that supports Sam's rich voice as it works through a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono tri-color label pressing. Cover has some light edge & ring wear.)
Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Blossom Dearie —
Blossoms On Broadway (Blossom Sings Broadway/DRG, Late 1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
Double LP compilation of two albums that she originally recorded for Verve – Blossom Sings Broadway & Blossom Dearie Sings Comden and Green. Two great albums, and almost impossible to find in the original. Blossom at her best, with tight jazzy backing that's never as drippy as the later ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue.)
