Vocalists — LPs 
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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La Voix De Son Maitre (France), 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99 9.99
Capitol/Tall Tree, 1968. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Almost everything soulful at Capitol Records in the mid 60s – packed together in one sweet little place! The set's a winner in a great line of Cannonball Adderley live dates from the time – produced by David Axelrod, and done with that great mix of angular, slightly electric groove the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Tall Tree pressing. Cover is faded a bit at the spine.)
Eden Ahbez —
Eden's Island (2LP black vinyl pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Del-Fi/Everland (Austria), Early 60s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An incredibly evocative record – one of the strangest of its kind, and an audio treasure that we've loved for years! Eden Ahbez first came into public prominence as the man who wrote "Nature Boy" for Nat King Cole – a dark, moody tune that was as mysterious and earthy as the ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eden Ahbez —
Eden's Island (2LP splatter vinyl pressing in wooden sleeve) ... LP Del-Fi/Everland (Austria), Early 60s. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock
An incredibly evocative record – one of the strangest of its kind, and an audio treasure that we've loved for years! Eden Ahbez first came into public prominence as the man who wrote "Nature Boy" for Nat King Cole – a dark, moody tune that was as mysterious and earthy as the ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
A beautiful album from Lorez Alexanderia – one of her two excellent sessions for Impulse! The record was cut after Lorez recorded some great sides for the Argo label – and it works off the strength of those sides, taking her unique vocal approach, forged in R&B, but smoothed by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s MCA pressing in a barcode cover, with light surface wear, a cutout notch, and rounded corners.)
Lorez Alexandria —
Deep Roots ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever recorded by vocalist Lorez Alexandria – and a perfect summation of her rich talents as a singer! Backing is by a small Chicago trio that includes John Young on piano, Vernel Fournier on drums, and George Eskridge on bass – but the arrangements of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lorez Alexandria —
From Broadway To Hollywood ... LP Trio (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An ultra-hip record from Lorez Alexandria – one of her grooviest albums ever, and a set that was only ever issued in Japan! The set features Lorez hitting some of the hippest, most rhythmic modes of her career – working with jazzy backing arranged by Gildo Mahones and Art Hillery, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Disk Union reissue pressing from 2011, with obi! Vinyl and cover are great.)
Lorez Alexandria —
Harlem Butterfly – Lorez Alexandria Sings The Songs Of Johnny Mercer Vol 2 ... LP Discovery, 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Another soulful set of jazz standards that pairs the great Lorez with a group led by Gildo Mahones. Gildo's always been one of the best piano players we've heard accompaning a vocalist, and his work with Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross is the stuff of legends. This group has the added benefit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lorez Alexandria —
How Will I Remember You? (portrait cover) ... LP Discovery, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
Lorez Alexandria —
More Of The Great Lorez Alexandria ... LP Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album by one of our favorite jazz singers! Lorez Alexandria is in a perfect setting here – singing with subtly sophisticated backings that really let her take charge, and direct the songs tightly with her incredibly soulful vocals! Instrumentation is mostly in a small combo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Orange and black label pressing, with Van Gelder stamp – nice and clean, and cover is great.)
Lorez Alexandria —
Sings The Songs of Johnny Mercer Vol 1 ... LP Discovery, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
While not as funky as some of her other records for Discovery, this tasty session of vocal tracks still has Lorez singing in a beautifully soulful style, of the type that she's finally getting recognition for these days! The lady has always been one of our favorite vocalists, and she's got some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Lorez Alexandria —
Tangerine – Lorez Alexandria Sings The Songs Of Johnny Mercer Vol III ... LP Discovery, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
Alive —
City Life ... LP Alive, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A standout classic from the Bay Area scene – a wicked batch of grooves from an all-girl jazz combo! The singer in the group is Rhiannon – and she's got a bit of a Flora Purim feel – soaring one minute, dreamy the next – just right for the combo's blend of Fender Rhodes, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Warner, 1959. Very Good+ ... $4.99 8.99
A great one from this lesser-known vocalist – with arrangements by David Terry! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Vinyl is nice & clean – but the lower left corner of the cover has staining, stuck-on paper, peeling & wear.)
World Pacific, 1958. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A wonderful vocal set – with jazzy backings by Bill Holman! Titles include "Impossible", "Hooray For Love", "Shake Down The Stars", "I've Got The Sun In The Morning", and "They All Laughed". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a vintage price sticker.)
David Allen —
Sure Thing – David Allen Sings Jerome Kern ... LP World Pacific, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An excellent record from the short heyday of this wonderful singer – done with arrangements from Johnny Mandel! LP, Vinyl record album
World Pacific/Discovery, 1958. Near Mint- ... $5.99 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. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
David Allyn (David Allen) —
Yours Sincerely (aka Let's Face The Music & Dance) ... LP World Pacific/Discovery, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Accompanied by the Bill Holman Orchestra. LP, Vinyl record album
Henry Red Allen —
Red Allen & The Blues Singers Vol 1 ... LP Jazz Archives, 1939/1940. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Henry Red Allen —
Red Allen & The Blues Singers Vol 2 ... LP Jazz Archives, Late 30s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Mose Allison —
Best Of Mose Allison ... LP Atlantic, 1960s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A collection 60s recordings on Atlantic under several line-ups that include Jimmy Reider on tenor, Jimmy Knepper on trombone, and Red Mitchell on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label stereo pressing with Warner text.)
Mose Allison —
I Don't Worry About A Thing ... LP Atlantic, 1962. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim. Cover has a cutout notch, light ring & edge wear.)
Prestige, 1957. Near Mint- ... $38.99
One of the records that really helped establish the legend of Mose Allison as one of the most unique talents in jazz – an early effort that still has Mose working mostly as a pianist, but which also features key vocal performances of "Parchman Farm" and "Lost Mind" – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with RVG stamp. Back cover has a small stamp, but this is a great copy overall.)
Mose Allison —
Middle Class White Boy ... LP Elektra, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Mose Allison —
Mose Alive ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Mose's mid 60s albums for Atlantic – recorded live, with a bit more of a hip flair than some of his earlier work for Prestige and Columbia, but still with those great vocals that went onto influence a generation of beatnik jazz singers. Mose has more than a bit of New Orleans in his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing.)
Mose Allison —
Mose Allison Sings ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
(Mid 60 blue trident label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and is lightly stained at the edges in back.)
Atlantic, 1972. Very Good+ ... $6.99
It's the early 70s, and Mose is still going strong – grooving with a unique blend of New Orleans soul and Northern jazz influences, his own particular brand of music, timeless from the day it was born! The setting here is a live one, and Mose is playing with a trio that includes Clyde ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Mose Allison —
Ol' Devil Mose (Autumn Song & Ramblin' With Mose) ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Two later album's from Allison's stay at Prestige, Ramblin' With Mose and Autumn Song – before he moved over to Atlantic to go on to greater success – collected in one package. Unlike his later, more well-known sets, this is mostly instrumental, but there are a couple of nice vocal ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good- ... $8.99
Mose Allison creates a very swinging machine for this classic Atlantic Records set – by adding in a few horns to his usual trio, and making for a groove that's even jazzier overall! Mose's vocals are wonderful, as always – extremely witty, with that great balance of New Orleans roots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has some wear & aging.)
Mose Allison —
Transfiguration Of Hiram Brown ... LP Columbia, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Mose Allison's most sophisticated album, and one that has him going way past his usual "folksy jazzy" style, into a realm that touches on Monk-like modernism! The whole first side is Allison's extended "Hiram Brown" suite, which mixes vocal and instrumental passages in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Warner, 1959. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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(70s pressing on Discovery. Cover has light wear.)
David Allyn —
Soft As Spring ... LP Audiophile, 1976/1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With Terry Lassiter on bass and Jim Lackey on drums on the 1976 sessions, and Jim Ferguson on bass and Bill Stowe on drums on the 1981 sessions. LP, Vinyl record album
Amanda Ambrose —
Amanda Ambrose Recorded Live ... LP RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing early work from Amanda Ambrose – recorded in a style that's easily as hip as the best live sides from Nina Simone or Roberta Flack – but years before either singer sounded this great! The style is an ultra-hip version of jazz inflected with plenty of soul – reaching back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ed Ames —
Sings New Hits (aka Sing Away The World) ... LP RCA (Japan), 1970. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Nancy Ames —
Latin Pulse ... LP Epic, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Nancy sings some sweet Latin groovers in Spanish – backed by groovy 60s arrangements from Joe Sherman! The feel here isn't quite as driving as on her classic "Mas Que Nada" album – but it does have a similar style – sort of blending easy 60s vocals with swinging pop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Epic, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Bossa with a great American twist! Nancy Ames was an American pop singer of the 60s – one who did mostly folksy tunes with a light California feel, and who here is coming up with some great bossa nova numbers, set to arrangements by Stu Phillips! The package has all the sunniness of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Concord, 1987. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Accompanied by Ray Brown on bass, Benny Carter on alto, Ron Eschete on guitar, Marshall Otwell on piano, and Jimmie Smith on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Concord, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Ernestine Anderson at the height of her powers – caught during a very successful run at Concord Records, where she was easily one of the hippest things going down at the time! The group here is a trio, and very tight – Hank Jones on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A great slice of work from the early years of Ernestine Anderson – one of her key swingers for Mercury, and the kind of record that should have made her huge at the time! There's a hip-stepping quality here that points nicely towards the 60s – a bit more of a bounce in the backings, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label promo with deep groove. Cover has some staining –but mostly on the back around the edges, tiny splits on the top & bottom seams – but the front cover looks nice overall.)
Ernestine Anderson —
It's Time For Ernestine (aka Hot Cargo) ... LP Baybridge (Japan), 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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
Ernestine Anderson —
Miss Ernestine Anderson ... LP Columbia (UK), 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An unusual UK-only set from Ernestine Anderson – done at a time when she wasn't making many records over here in the US! Backings are from Johnnie Scott – who you might know from other great records of the time – and titles include nice versions of "On A Clear Day", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ernestine Anderson —
My Kinda Swing ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
Ernestine Anderson —
Never Make Your Move Too Soon ... LP Concord, 1980. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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
Concord, 1985. Very Good+ ... $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
Also available When The Sun Goes Down (Japanese pressing) ... CD 4.99(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Ivie Anderson —
Duke Ellington Presents Ivie Anderson ... LP Columbia, 1930s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of Ivie Anderson's famous vocal recordings with Duke Ellington's band! LP, Vinyl record album
Buena Vista, 1963. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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(Stereo pressing. Cover has some edge wear and bent corners.)
Arbors —
Arbors Sing Valley Of The Dolls ... LP Date, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful harmonies from The Arbors – a sweet set that's halfway between Sunshine Pop and some of the vocal work of the Four Freshmen! Arrangements are nice and groovy – and titles include versions of "Endless Summer", "Valley Of The Dolls", "I Win The Whole ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lil Armstrong —
Satchmo & Me ... LP Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Interesting stuff, if not the kind of record you'd put on every day. The album's an interview with Louis Armstrong's wife Lil, and she talks at length about her famous days in the early years of jazz. Segments include "The Young Louis", "Early Life In Chicago", "Return To ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong —
Disney Songs The Satchmo Way ... LP Vista, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A very cool little record – even though it's a bit out of the ordinary for the Louis Armstrong catalog! The set was recorded during that 60s stretch when Louis was emerging as a hell of a charming singer – one who scored a few big pop hits, in a mode that he also invokes here – ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong —
Louis & The Angels ... LP Decca, 1957. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong —
Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule ... LP Verve, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong's given the world a number of famous Christmas tunes over the years – but oddly, he never issued a full album of Holiday music over the course of his many decades of recordings – a fact that's finally corrected here, with the first-ever full length record of Louis' ... (Holiday Music, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louis Armstrong —
Sings The Blues ... LP RCA, 1933/1946/1947. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong —
What A Wonderful World (Bluebird) ... LP Bluebird/RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Later recording by Armstrong, with notable sidemen including Bernard Purdie, James Spaulding, Frank Owens, Kenny Burrell, Richard Davis, Goergoe Duvivier, Leon Thomas, Billy Harper, Al Grey, Thad Jones, Jimmy Owens, and more. (Jazz, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson —
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (180 gram pressing) ... LP Verve, 1957. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (Verve master edition) ... CD 3.99
Fred Astaire —
Astaire Story (3LP Box Set) ... LP Verve/Book Of The Month, Early 1950s. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
A really amazing set of recordings – vocal sessions done by Fred Astaire in the later season of his career – recorded in the studio with intimate backing by a Verve group that includes Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers, and Flip Phillips! The material features lovely new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s white label DRG pressing. Includes the booklet. Box has light aging.)
Fred Astaire —
Astaire Story (4LP Box Set) ... LP Mercury/Clef, 1952. Very Good+ 4LP Box ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A really amazing set of recordings – vocal sessions done by Fred Astaire in the later season of his career – recorded in the studio with intimate backing by a Verve group that includes Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers, and Flip Phillips! The material features lovely new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl pressing. Ltd ed spiral bound edition. Inner content is still bound & intact, but a few pages are a bit frayed on the bottom edge. Outer cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
United Artists, 1976. Near Mint- ... $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.)
DRG, 1958/1959/1960. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... $11.99
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(Early 80s issue. Includes the DRG inner sleeves. Box has worn and bumped corners, some edge wear, and a center split in the right seam.)
Patti Austin —
Havana Candy ... LP CTI, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Havana Candy, indeed – as singer Patti Austin's in her sweetest mode of the 70s – stepping off of years of background vocals for others, and really emerging as a great soul star on her own! Patti got the chance to cut some soul singles back in her early days – but work like this ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has cut corner.)
ABC, 1958. Very Good ... $1.99
A groovy little vocal group with a swinging 50s sound – working here with some great jazzy arrangements from trombonist Kai Winding! The style of the set prefaces Winding's pop/jazz sides for Verve in the mid 60s – but has a sound that's somewhat similar – with lead vocals by the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear & aging, small bottom seam split.)
Hanaiia/P-Vine (Japan), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 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!)
Warner, 1960. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Very groovy work from one of Sweden's hippest jazz singers! The recordings on the set capture Alice Babs in her early years, singing with the Swe-Danes trio – a group that featured Alice on lead vocals, plus male support by violinist Sven Asmussen and guitarist Ulrik Neumann – both of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has light wear – vinyl is great.)
Bach/Dacapo Records (Germany), Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Burt Bacharach —
Reach Out ... LP A&M, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic! We love Burt Bacharach in so many ways that it's easy to forget the genius of these early A&M sides – but going back to them is always a treat, and it's wonderful to hear the way that Burt lays down his own work when given the chance! You know the tracks – "House ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Burt Bacharach —
Reach Out (180 gram pressing) ... LP A&M/Elemental (Spain), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Fantastic! We love Burt Bacharach in so many ways that it's easy to forget the genius of these early A&M sides – but going back to them is always a treat, and it's wonderful to hear the way that Burt lays down his own work when given the chance! You know the tracks – "House ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1977. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A very cool record – the great Burt Bacharach presented in a mix of songs and music in a special package for radio! The set was a promo-only release – and if you love the man as much as we do, it's a real treasure! LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Mildred Bailey —
Here Is Mildred Bailey At Her Rare Of All Rarest Performances Vol 1 ... LP Kings Of Jazz (Italy), Mid 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Columbia, Late 20s/1930s/Early 40s. Very Good+ 3LP Box Set ... $9.99
Includes work with the orchestras of Red Norvo, Eddie Sauter, Teddy Wilson, and Benny Goodman. LP, Vinyl record album
(CSP Collector's Series pressing. Box has aging & light wear.)
Everest, 1946/1947. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(70s issue. Cover has a small corner bend and a tiny split on the top seam.)
Columbia, 1950. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Mono red label pressing. Cover has surface wear, yellowing from age, and a split bottom seam held with two pieces of clear tape.)
Allegro/Elite, 1953. Very Good ... $9.99
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(Mono black label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Regent, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $39.99
We know it's hard to think of anyone named Mildred as hip, but take it from us, the lady's actually a great singer with a deep capacity for jazzy blues and mellow R&B. These rare Savoy sides were cut during the years 1946 and 1947, and they feature great backing by pianist Ellis Larkin on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label Regent pressing with a deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Pearl Bailey —
Applause ... LP Project 3, 1970. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Orchestra conducted by Louis Bellson and Benny Carter, with production by Enoch Light. LP, Vinyl record album
Pearl Bailey —
Intoxicating Pearl Bailey ... LP Mercury, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Chet Baker —
Blood Chet & Tears ... LP Verve, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A very unusual set – as Chet Baker plays with larger arrangements from Jerry Styner, which include work from members of the wrecking crew! There's a melancholy feel that really lives up to the image and title of the record – and while most tunes feature just Chet's trumpet in the lead, ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chet Baker —
Chet Baker Sings (World Pacific) ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really unusual album in the Chet Baker catalog – a bit of a mystery from top to bottom, but with a classic vibe nonetheless! First off, the album's got Chet with guitar on the cover – odd, as he never plays the instrument – then the back lists Joe Pass on guitar as being on the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Riverside, 1958. Near Mint- ... $23.99
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
Also available It Could Happen To You – Chet Baker Sings ... CD 4.99(Recent 180 gram mono pressing on Craft. Cover has a bent & bumped top corner, and a somewhat gnarly notch & tear at the bottom, under Chet.)
Chet Baker —
It Could Happen To You – Chet Baker Sings (180 gram stereo pressing) ... LP Riverside/Craft, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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
Also available It Could Happen To You – Chet Baker Sings ... LP 23.99
It Could Happen To You – Chet Baker Sings ... CD 4.99
Chet Baker —
Sings & Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman, & Strings ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1955. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(Great Japanese King pressing, with insert! K23P 6703M)
Chet Baker —
Sings & Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman, & Strings (180 gram pressing) ... LP Pacific Jazz, 1955. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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!)
Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon —
In Perfect Harmony – The Lost Album (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Jazz Detective, 1972. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In Perfect Harmony – The Lost Album ... CD 15.99(Limited, numbered pressing!)
RCA/Dialogo (Italy), 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $35.99 36.99
A very cool album from the Italian branch of RCA Records – and a set that features a host of artists from other nations who briefly stopped over in Italy, and recorded some of these gems for the label! There's a core energy to the set, which balances contributions from a few key artists, ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (France), 1964. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(In a flip-back cover with light wear.)
Lavern Baker/Atlantic, 1962. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An "after theater" version of the Richard Rogers musical No Strings – done in a cool way that really changes the feel of the music! The "cast" for the set is an assortment of Atlantic Records artists from the early 60s – Herbie Mann, Chris Connor, Lavern Baker, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has a tiny cutout hole, light wear & aging.)
Odeon (Italy), 1968. Near Mint- ... $14.99
(Global Grooves, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, bent corners, Odeon sticker, and a small torn-off portion in back at the opening.)
Patricia Barber —
Cafe Blue (2LP 180 gram vinyl) ... LP Premonition, 1994. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
With John McLean on guitars, Michael Arnopol on bass, and Mark Walker on drums and percussion. Titles include "What A Shame", "Mourning Grace", "Ode To Billie Joe", "Mahna De Carnaval", "Inch Worm", "The Thrill Is Gone", "Romanesque&q ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cafe Blue ... CD 4.99(2011 remaster. Cover has some edge wear and bumped corners.)
Premonition, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(2013 remastered pressing – 180 gram vinyl & heavy gatefold cover!)
Patricia Barber —
Modern Cool ... LP Premonition, 1998. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 1.99
Brigitte Bardot —
Brigitte Bardot – L'Appareil A Sous ... LP Philips (France), 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sexy stuff from one of the most famous French stars of the 60s – a record that has Brigitte Bardot working in the same sort of slinky territory as Serge Gainsbourg, but with a slightly different feel overall! The album's a bit jazzier than some of Bardot's later work – with great ... (French, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original UK pressing, in a flipback cover! Cover has light wear in two corners, but this is a great copy overall.)
Kathy Barr —
Follow Me ... LP RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Kathy, we'd follow you anywhere – not just for your sultry look on the cover of this album, but for your warm and wonderful vocals throughout the set! The notes describe Barr as "vibrant, vivacious, vital, and full of volcanic tenderness too" – and given the presentation of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bartok —
Children's & Women's Choruses – 27 Two & Three Part Choruses Acapella – Miklos Szabo/Hungaroton (Hungary), 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Joan Barton —
In Fidelity Low Lights & Laughs ... LP Warner, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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(Stereo pressing.)
ABC, 1966. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With Freddie Greene on guitar, George Duvivier on bass, Eddie Shaughnessy on drums, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, Al Grey and Billy Byers on trombone, and Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor sax. (Jazz, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light ringwear, some heavy wear at the top seam, light blemishes in front, and spotty aging and round sticker in back.)
Count Basie with Jimmy Rushing —
Blues By Basie ... LP Columbia, Late 30s/1940s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Count Basie with Joe Williams —
Everyday I Have The Blues (Roulette) ... LP Roulette, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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.)
Shirley Bassey —
Live At Carnegie Hall ... LP United Artists, 1973. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has small split on the top seam and light rint & edge wear.)
Shirley Bassey —
Live In Japan ... LP United Artists (Japan), 1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A rare Japanese-only set from Shirley Bassey – a 2LP set that features some great jazzy backing from the group of Nobuo Hara and His Sharps & Flats! The sound is bold and brassy – just right for Shirley's voice – and given the live, acoustic setting of the record, the album's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Shirley Bassey —
Shirley Bassey Greatest Hits ... LP United Artists, 1976. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Harry Belafonte —
Belafonte Live ... LP RCA, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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