Vocalists — In Stock — Vinyl
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Discovery, 1977. Very Good ... $11.99
A great album from the late 70's, featuring the excellent jazz vocalist backed by a totally tight group led by Gildo Mahones. The sound is deep and loud, and there's some nice phat bass on here, particularly on the intro to "Baltimore Oriole", which has a nice break sound at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly stained and wrinkled along the spine and extending a bit to the seams, with some stuck-on paper in front.)
World Pacific/Discovery, 1958. Very Good+ ... $7.99
An excellent record from the short heyday of this wonderful singer – done with arrangements from Johnny Mandel! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Vinyl has sleeve impressions that do not affect play.)
Elektra, 1982. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Xanadu, 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
David Allyn —
In The Blue Of The Evening ... LP Discovery, 1978. Sealed ... $4.99
Arranged and conducted by Johnny Mandel. LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A fantastic record from the late 60s years of Herb Alpert – a time when the trumpeter was really opening up his sound, and starting to hit some of the same cool styles of his other great acts on the A&M label! Gone are the trademark Cali-Mex arrangements of the early Tijuana Brass ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1956. Very Good- ... $4.99
A great early set from singer Ernestine Anderson – material recorded in Sweden with a sound that's even more sweetly swinging than some of her American albums of the time! The backings on most tracks are by Harry Arnold – one of the hippest Swedish leaders of the time, and an arranger ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has oxidation and plays with surface noise. Cover has some wear and aging, split top seam, half split spine, and a name in pen in back.)
Baybridge (Japan), 1975. Near Mint- ... $13.99 16.99
A great early set from singer Ernestine Anderson – material recorded in Sweden with a sound that's even more sweetly swinging than some of her American albums of the time! The backings on most tracks are by Harry Arnold – one of the hippest Swedish leaders of the time, and an arranger ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing. Includes insert.)
Ernestine Anderson —
My Kinda Swing ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Ernestine works her way through a set of bluesy tunes with a spot of jazz – with backing by Ernie Wilkins orchestra, with players that include "Hank Jones, Tate Houston, Yusef Lateef, Ernie Royal, and Clark Terry. Titles include "My Kinda Love", "See See Rider", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Wing pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $5.99
A key moment in the career of vocalist Ernestine Anderson – a record that not only returned her to the public eye after a flurry of initial sides in the late 50s and early 60s, but which also finally helped Anderson find a sound that worked! The album's done with backing by the Monty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Buena Vista, 1984. Very Good ... $19.99
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(Original mono pressing with deep groove. Cover is nice.)
Hanaiia/P-Vine (Japan), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
Rare Hawaii soul from the end of the 70s – an album that's a great extension of the sunny sound heard previously from Lemuria! Babadu's got a gently grooving glow that's right up there with the Free Soul sound of years back – an approach that's smooth, but not in commercial or chart ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Dot, 1958. Very Good ... $7.99
A rare American outing from Swedish singer Alice Babs – working here in a wonderfully unique format with guitarist Ulrik Neumann! The set has a mellow grooving, late nite feel that's very much in keeping with the title and the cover – mature, laidback tunes sung mostly by Babs, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, wide yellowed clear tape holding the seams and spine, and some highlighter in back.)
Decca, Late 30s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A collection of older singles by Mildred Bailey – recorded after her years with Paul Whiteman's band, in a laidback bluesy style that was kind of a 30s revival and sweetening of styles used during the big blues boom of the 20s. Mildred's got a heck of a voice, one that's undaunted even by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice 70s Japanese pressing! Back cover has a light trace of a price sticker.)
Roulette, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Colorbar label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear & aging, light gloss peeling along the opening, faint stain on the back.)
No Label, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Skyline, 1981. Very Good+ ... $2.99 4.99
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(A nice copy!)
RCA/Mono Jazz (Italy), 1962. New Copy Gatefold ... $29.99 34.99
A really unique package – one that offers up a full 12" presentation of four tracks that Chet Baker originally released in Italy as 7" singles – very obscure material done at a time when Baker had fled the west coast scene in which he started! The material is equally ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 500 copies!)
Riverside/Craft, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
One of Chet Baker's most classic albums of the 50s – a record that features both vocals and strong trumpet solos – all from a time when Baker was one of the hottest things going in jazz! The album's different from records from previous years, in that it moves Baker from LA to New York ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice pressing – heavy cover and vinyl – and cut from analog masters done by Kevin Gray!)
Pacific Jazz, 1955. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
A classic album of vocal tracks from Chet Baker – one that elevates the sound of his earlier small group work with some added backings on some tracks – all at a level that continues the new level of sophistication that Baker brought to jazz on his first few recordings! The mid 50s set ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Part of the Blue Note Tone Poet series – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Atlantic (Germany), 1958. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Bessie Smith by LaVern Baker – a great blend of modes that really comes off great! Instead of sounding like a throwback blues album, the set comes across with a nice degree of contemporary class – thanks in part to a jazzy presentation that's a bit different than some of Baker's other ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s German pressing. Shiny die-cut cover has an unglued bottom seam, some surface wear.)
Premonition, 1998. Near Mint- ... $99.99
Accompanied by Michael Arnopol on bass, John McLean on guitar, Mark Walker on drums and percussion, Dave Douglas on trumpet, and Jeff Stitely on udu. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Modern Cool ... CD 6.99(Original pressing with Masterdisk etch. Includes the insert. Cover has a small sticker spot in back, in great shape otherwise.)
ABC, 1966. Very Good+ ... $2.99 4.99
Roulette, 1959. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of Joe Williams' standout classics from the 50s – just the sort of record that put him on top of his game at the time! The album's one of Joe's classic outings with Count Basie – one recorded for Roulette with a slightly looser, slightly rawer feel than their work together on Verve. ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Emus pressing. Cover has light wear.)
MGM, 1959. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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(Black label stereo pressing.)
United Artists, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $3.99
A warmly-crafted 70s album from the great Shirley Bassey – a set that continues that great move she was making at the end of the 60s – shaking off some of the bolder, brassier styles that famously got her going at the start, but which were maybe sounding a bit dated after the James Bond ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
United Artists, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Funky Shirley Bassey! This is a great set of Shirley's groove-happy work cut in the late 60s – hip tunes arranged by UK easy maestro Johnny Harris, best known for his fantastic work on the Stepping Stones record under his own name, forever a beathead classic! Features the great, funky big ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Harry Belafonte —
Banana Boat (Day-O)/
RCA, 1956. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
(Funky 45's, Vocalists) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has corner bends with wear, and light ring wear.)
Jesse Belvin —
Just Jesse Belvin ... LP RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Sublime work by a singer who should have dominated the 60s – had he not left this planet in an auto accident early in his short career! Jesse is wonderful here – getting even more coolness and class on RCA than he did in an indie setting – with help from the groups of Shorty ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s German pressing in a barcode cover.)
RCA, 1959. Very Good ... $4.99
The last album ever recorded by LA vocalist Jesse Belvin – a stupendous session that showed where he might have headed, if not for the tragic auto accident that took his voice from us far too soon! The album has Jesse moving from the smooth R&B of earlier albums into a more sophisticated ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and small seam splits.)
Tony Bennett —
Jazz ... LP Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
A great collection of some of the more jazz-based work of singer Tony Bennett – one that features a huge amount of all-star musicians – including Al Cohn and Stan Getz on tenors, Count Basie and Herbie Hancock on pianos, Nat Adderley on cornet, Chico Hamilton and Art Blakey on drums, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Improv, 1970s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Accompanied by The Ruby Braff/George Barnes Quartet, with Braff on cornet, Barnes on guitar, Wayne Wright on guitar, and John Giuffrida on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is faded a bit at the top seam.)
Fantasy, 1975. Near Mint- ... $19.99
If you've ever doubted the real jazz sensibility of Tony Bennett, then this is an album to change your mind – because Tony's working here in a marvelously unadorned setting – with only the piano of Bill Evans to back him up! The record's a rare gem from years after Bennett was cracking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Teal label pressing. Cover has ringwear, edge wear, and is slightly wavy at the bottom right corner.)
Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album ... CD 14.99
Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album ... CD 1.99
RCA, 1973. Very Good ... $1.99 2.99
Atlantic/Speakers Corner (Germany), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $38.99 44.99
An incredibly righteous record from the legendary Andy Bey – an artist who's risen back to fame in recent years as a relatively straight jazz singer – but who was in some very heady territory here in the early 70s! Bey first rose to fame as part of the vocal trio, Andy & The Bey ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99 4.99
A nice step forward for singer Clea Bradford – an artist who started out in bluesier territory that maybe reflected her St Louis roots – but who works here with arranger Jim Tyler, who sets her up in a sophisticated mix of jazzy styles! Bradford's vocals are quite dynamic – you ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, with a wide center split in the bottom seam, and inspection stamp in back.)
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Just Family ... LP Elektra, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
This one's a real shift from her earlier jazz-based work, or her recent recordings for Verve – and a sweet funky fusion album that Dee Dee recorded for Elektra in the late 70s. The set was produced by Stanley Clarke, and has a soul/fusion sound that's not that different than his own work of ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a corner bend, minimal edge wear.)
King/Universal, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
A different James Brown album – but a nice one! James doesn't sing soul, so much as jazz – in front of large backings by Louis Bellson, with arrangements by Oliver Nelson that are in his best 60s soul mode – and which give the album a very very groovy feel overall! The record's ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Soul On Top (with bonus track) ... CD 9.99
Fontana, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Oscar Brown's great ones, recorded live at the Cellar Door in Washington before an enthusiastic crowd of hipsters! The record's a beautiful mix of soul, jazz, and folk – in the same Chicago tradition that spawned Terry Callier (although Brown's style has a bit more of a "show" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo promo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a trace of a price sticker, a promo stamp, and some wear.)
Lenita Bruno —
Work Of Love ... LP Nucleus, 1967. Sealed ... $0.99
A light and dreamy set of Brazilian vocal tracks – recorded in 1967, and featuring the voice of singer Lenita Bruno, a strong 60s talent with a style that's somewhat like Sylvia Telles. Arrangements on the set are by Clare Fischer – who plays piano, organ, and electric harpsichord in a ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
CBS/Sony (Japan), 1967. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A beautifully gentle album from vocalist Ann Burton – recorded with sublime accompaniment from the trio of pianist Louis Van Dyke, a fragile and spare talent on the keys – and a perfect match for Burton on the mood of the album! Ann's vocals really come across with the mature grace ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese gatefold pressing, with booklet inside cover – ECPL 31.)
Inner City, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A hip set of jazz vocals by singer Ann Burton – who's working here in territory that reminds us a bit of Blossom Dearie, or Irene Kral on her best recordings. The set was recorded in Japan in 1974, with backing by assorted small groups that include piano, guitar, flute, and tenor – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear and lightly bent corners.)
Vocalion, 1939. Very Good- ... $1.99
RCA/Black & White (France), Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Longines Symphonette Recording Society, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Maroon label stereo pressing. Cover has some wear, aging, and a small torn portion in the back paste-on, with the opening at the left side.)
Bet Car, Late 70s. Very Good+ ... $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 is stained, bent, and wrinkled at the top right corner, with some splitting in the seam.)
Betty Carter —
Inside Betty Carter (Bet Car pressing) ... LP United Artists/Bet Car, 1964. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best records ever cut by jazz vocalist Betty Carter! Why? Well, because the session's got a tight stripped-down feel – but not as stripped down as some of Carter's mellower records – and it's also one of the first to show her in the straight jazz setting that would become ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Shrinkwrap has a small hole from sticker removal.)
Betty Carter —
Look What I Got ... LP Verve, 1988. Sealed ... $9.99
Mellow magic from Betty – one of her first "comeback" albums for Verve, and an excellent set of tunes that still keeps the same feel as her 80s work on her own label. The group on most tunes is a trio – with Benny Green on piano, Michael Bowie on bass, and Winard Harper on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with hype sticker. Shrinkwrap has light wear. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Roulette, 1975. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Excellent work from Betty Carter – much more sophisticated than some of her 60s work! Betty's captured here in her hip trio format that she developed to fantastic heights during the 70s. Betty sings standards and originals with a warmth an imagination that we can hardly describe accurately ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Derby/Abkco, 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 26.99
The rare first album from Mel Carter – a cool, classy singer from the west coast scene – and one who echoed some of the more sophisticated styles from back east by soul artists like Jerry Butler or Walter Jackson! Mel's definitely got a style that's all his own – and his voice ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available When A Boy Falls In Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD 11.99
Columbia (Spain), 1969. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
Verve, 2021. New Copy Gatefold ... $22.99 24.99
A pretty striking album from vocalist Melanie Charles – a set that's even more musically dynamic than you might guess from its title! Charles is a singer who can take things straight, but also change them up with some really inventive arrangements – which you'll hear on a few of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC, 1962. Very Good ... $19.99
A classic! What seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius, and the result was the most successful album of his career – and a bona-fide number one hit that rode the charts for years and years! Ray's voice works perfectly with the material, and thanks to soulful ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover is nice!)
Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
A collection of Ray's incredible work for Atlantic during the late 50s – a mixture of hard grooving R&B tunes and more jazz-based mellower numbers, all done in that stripped-down raw style he was using at the time, one that was a lot harder than his later work for ABC. Titles include ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear, center bottom seam split.)
Atlantic, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Archiv Produktion (Germany), 1964. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
Capitol, 1961. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Darkly beautiful work from singer June Christy – a lesser-remembered gem from the end of her years at Capitol Records! The mood here is very much in keeping with the "night people" setting of the title – a lonely space of empty streets, open windows, and late night saloons ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing. Cover has a small divot on the opening and light wear.)
Capitol, 1959. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A later Capitol gem by June – where she reprisies a number of classics from her early years with Stan Kenton – new versions of late 40s tunes, done here with Pete Rugolo arrangements that go a good way towards showing how both he and June had grown during the 50s. Titles include "H ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has top seam splitting & minimal wear.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of June's all-time classics – and perhaps her most famous album, next to the sublime Something Cool. The set, like that one, was arranged and conducted by Pete Rugolo – whose icy and modern touches are the perfect foil for June's sad and dark voice. Familiar tunes are completely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese Toshiba-EMI pressing – ECJ-60042 – with insert. Cover has a promo sticker, light wear, and some yellowing from age.)
Capitol, 1953. Very Good ... $3.99 7.99
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
(Original mono turquiose label pressing. Vinyl has a short click during "Stranger Called.." Cover has a partial split on top seam, some surface wear & aging.)
Capitol, 1955. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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
(Japanese pressing, with obi – ECJ 50081.)
Warner, 1966. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A gem from Petula's mid 60s years with Tony Hatch. LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label mono pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam and light wear.)
Concentric/Perfect Toy (Germany), 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 32.99
An incredible treasure from a lost vocal jazz genius – the little-known Bobby Cole, every bit as great a singer as he was a songwriter, very unusual for the time! Bobby was probably best remembered as the house pianist at Jillys, but at the time of this 1964 recording, he was poised to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Point Of View (with bonus tracks) ... CD 16.99(Limited edition of 500 – with download!)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $3.99
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(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has a split top seam, light wear.)
MCA, Mid 40s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
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(70s pressing, still sealed, with export stickers in back. Shrinkwrap has holes at the bottom corners.)
Score, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great collection of bop sides from 40s LA – tracks that ostensibly feature Cole on piano, jamming with Lester Young on tenor and Red Callender on bass! Oddly, no other players are listed in the notes – even though there's clearly a drummer and trumpeter on the session – so it's ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy maroon label pressing. Cover has a split spine & top seam with tape repair, light surface wear & aging. Name in pen on the back.)
Capitol, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99
A classic from Nat King Cole – one of his greatest albums of the 50s, and a mature batch of ballads that show he had really developed into a heck of a singer! Arrangements are by Gordon Jenkins, and the set features a rich array of moody material – including "When I Fall In ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing. Includes Capitol inner sleeve. Cover has a split top seam, with splitting on spine & bottom, light surface wear & aging.)
Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Sublime instrumentals from Nat – his tinkling piano lines over lush arrangements – all in a sweet 50s Capitol mode! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Mono pressing. Label has a name in pen.)
Elektra/Craft, 1991. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $29.99 34.98
An unforgettable album from Natalie Cole – a record that came at a time when her R&B career was faltering slightly, and a set that not only helped Natalie reach a new level of sophistication in her music – but also find a huge new audience too! If the title sounds familiar, it's ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Unforgettable With Love (180 gram purple vinyl pressing) ... LP 29.99(30th Anniversary edition!)
Elektra/Craft, 1991. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $29.99 34.99
An unforgettable album from Natalie Cole – a record that came at a time when her R&B career was faltering slightly, and a set that not only helped Natalie reach a new level of sophistication in her music – but also find a huge new audience too! If the title sounds familiar, it's ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Unforgettable With Love (180 gram pressing) ... LP 29.99
Atlantic, 1968. Sealed ... $11.99
A great return to form for vocalist Earl Coleman – a singer who'd recorded earlier in the bop years, but who makes a rare 60s appearance here on a soulful set for Atlantic Records! Coleman's got a rich voice that's somewhere between Johnny Hartman and Billy Eckstine – with a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed stereo pressing!)
RCA (Canada), Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(70s Canadian pressing. Cover has a small rip on the opening with a spot of clear tape.)
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99 29.99
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
(Early 70s mono Japanese Polydor pressing – MP 2340 – with insert. Cover is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Chris Connor —
Classic ... LP Contemporary, 1986. Sealed ... $9.99
A sweet later set from this great singer – produced by Helen Keane, arranged by Richard Rodney Bennett – and featuring Paquito D'Rivera on alto and Claudio Roditi on trumpet. LP, Vinyl record album
Chris Connor —
Cocktails & Dusk (aka This Is Chris) ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A 70s repackaging of one of Chris Connor's classic early Bethlehem recordings, with some perfect icy vocals in the great June Christ/Stan Kenton style. The accompaniment's by a sensitive group that includes Milt Hinton, Ralph Sharon, and Joe Puma, and they drop out and really lay back as Chris ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1956. Very Good+ ... $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
(Mono purple label UK pressing in a flipback cover, with light edge wear, small puncture hole, spot of sticker remnant.)
Atlantic, 1956. Near Mint- ... $24.99
They got the "jazz date" right in the title on this one – as Chris Connor works here with some exceptional small combo backing – all in a mode that almost takes her back to the earliest sound of her first few records on Bethlehem! Ralph Sharon's the maestro here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70 mono Japanese Warner-Pioneer pressing – P-4576A – with obi and insert.)
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Beautifully icy vocals from the amazing Chris Connor – the kind of record that set a new standard for vocal jazz back in the 50s! The session's a small group one – with Chris singing intimately alongside backing from Herbie Mann on flute and tenor, Kai Winding and JJ Johnson on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available This Is Chris ... CD 6.99(Mid 70s mono Japanese CBS/Sony pressing – 23AP 233 – with insert. Cover has minimal wear.)
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
(Cover has light wear, aging, and some yellowed tape remnants and a bit of peeling in front.)
Liz Damon —
Liz Damon's Orient Express – Packaged For Pleasure ... LP Cartan Tours/Avco, Mid 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
The obscure second album from Liz Damon & The Orient Express – best known for their first record on White Whale, a sunny groovy classic! This one's from a few years after that record – and has a sweeter, sunnier, and (dare we say it?) trashier 70s feel – one that's probably ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vic Damone —
Damone Type Of Thing ... LP RCA, 1967. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A surprising bit of genius from Vic Damone – an album done in a mature, adult, easy-going style that we really love! The set's got echoes of 60s Sinatra and Tony Bennett – but also shares a lot with the newer sophistication that was being crafted by some of the hipper female singers of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s stereo Japanese RVC pressing – RJL-2704 – with insert. Cover has light ringwear and some yellowing from age.)
Bobby Darin —
Bobby Darin Story – Lazy River – Mack The Knife ... LP Atco, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
Titles include "Early In The Morning", "Plain Jane", "Dream Lover", "Mack The Knife", "Beyond The Sea", "Clementine", and "Artificial Flowers". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono tan and blue label Atco pressing. Cover has light surface wear and aging. Includes Atco inner sleeve.)
Atco, 1960. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A really surprising pairing of talents – and one that makes the album one of the real standouts from the early Bobby Darin years on Atco Records! Johnny Mercer was one of the coolest, grooviest songwriters of the 40s – and he was also a singer with a hell of a lot of charm – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a barcode cover.)
ABC, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Titles include "Back Street", "Two Sleepy People", "Slightly Less Than Wonderful", "Mine", and "Umbrella Man". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Includes the ABC Paramount inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear and aging.)
Decca, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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Also available Sammy Awards ... CD 19.99(Spectrum label stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole and a small spot of marker in back.)
Reprise, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of our favorite albums by Sammy Davis Jr ever – a real lost treasure from his early years at Reprise! The record's got a jazzy,s winging style that's really great – and features the tasty hit "Bee Bom", a scatting masterpiece that's one of Sammy's best tunes ever – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tri-color stereo Pop Series pressing.)
Fontana, 1967. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A classic set of jazz vocals from Blossom Dearie – recorded at Ronnie Scott's nightclub when she was living in London during the 60s! The set's got a nice intimate feel, and is one of Blossom's best-ever jazz recordings – a bit more live and hip than some of her Verve material, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover looks great – with just a small cutout hole, light wear, and a light trace of a price sticker.)
RCA/Camden, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(Cover has light wear, initials in marker on the back. Label has name in marker.)
RCA, 1955. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Dreamy vocals from Matt Dennis – a set of Rodgers & Hart numbers, performed in a sweetly swaying style that has plenty of warm touches. Unlike some of Matt's smaller combo records, this set's got larger backings from the orchestra of Harry Geller – using some light strings and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Jubilee, Late 50s. Very Good ... $1.99
A lesser-known set from vocalist Matt Dennis – not as well-remembered as his 50s dates for RCA and Kapp, but still pretty darn great nonetheless! Matt's working here with full backings from Sy Oliver – in a set that showcases his talents more as a singer than a songwriter – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Vinyl has a click during "Your Family". Cover has light wear, spot of pen.)
Coral, 1957. Good ... $1.99
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(Small maroon label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with surface noise and crackle throughout. NOTE – Cover is completely split and comes in two pieces, with surface wear and aging.)
Bob Dorough —
Just About Everything ... LP Focus, 1966. Sealed ... $24.99
Bob Dorough is always great, no matter what format he chooses for self-expression – but we especially love him in a setting like this, a back-to-basics jazz album recorded in the mid 60s, before the heyday of his years at Schoolhouse Rock. The album features a number of great original tunes, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Inner City pressing from 1977, still sealed in clean shrink!)
RCA, 1941/1942. Near Mint- 2LP ... $9.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
RCA, Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Early 80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Atco, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $13.99 16.99
Great stuff – one of the amazing early albums from the team of Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger – kind of a next-generation to the Brit beat group sound of the mid 60s – one that moves beyond simple R&B modes, to bring in more sophisticated soul and jazz touches! Driscoll's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink and tan label stereo pressing. Cover has light edge wear, cutout hole, name in pen on her face, some pen inside gatefold.)
Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity —
Jools & Brian ... LP Capitol, 1969. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Great UK beat group grooves from the late 60's – featuring the amazing voice of Julie Driscoll and the hard Hammond organ sounds of Brian Auger! Auger's working here with his Trinity group – the small combo that had a firey Jimmy McGriff-like quality – as you'll hear on their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label Duophonic pressing. Cover has light aging and a cutout hole.)
York (UK), 1972. Very Good ... $11.99 14.99
One of a few albums cut by the great Jack Duff – a British reedman with a wonderfully unique conception! Here, Jack plays tenor and alto, in a quartet with Barry Cooper on guitar, Gerry Rossi on bass, and Ray Tomlinson on drums – and singer Bobby Breen joins the group on a few numbers. ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, unglued seams with yellowed tape remnants, lightly bent corners, and gloss separation along the top.)
Jean DuShon —
Feeling Good ... LP Cadet, 1965. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Pop vocal arrangements by this jazzy diva from Chicago. Arrangements are by Oliver Nelson and Jimmy Jones, and the track list includes a lot of nice lesser-known tracks like "Take a Chance", "Watching the World Go By", and "Goodbye Is A Lonesome Sound" – plus a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
