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Louis Armstrong —
Best Of The Decca Years Vol 1 – The Singer ... CD Decca/MCA, Late 30s/Mid 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Louis Armstrong —
Satchmo Serenades (with bonus tracks) ... CD Decca/MCA (Japan), 1953. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
EmArcy/Decca, 1997. Used ... $0.99
A surprising sort of set, one in which Dee Dee Bridgewater pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald – a link we might never have expected in her style! Dee Dee's not totally copping Ella here, though – although she does sing a good number of tunes from the Fitzgerald songbook – and as ... read more CD
(Jewel case pressing.)
Decca/Vocalion (UK), 1978/1980. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Two rare European records from Freddy Cole – best known to most of us in the US as a jazz singer! One More Love Song is surprisingly soulful set from Freddy – quite different than some of the straighter jazz vocals he's cut over the years! This rare gem was recorded in The Netherlands ... read more CD
Nat King Cole Trio —
Hit That Jive Jack ... CD Decca, Late 30s/Early 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Babs", "Early Morning Blues", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Stop, The Red Light's On", "Honey Hush", "I Like To Riff", and "Hit The Ramp" – 22 tracks total. CD
Nat King Cole Trio —
Hit That Jive, Jack – The Earliest Recordings 1940 to 1941 ... CD Decca, 1940/1941. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of pre-Capitol recordings from the young Nat King Cole – very jazzy, and very groovy! CD
Marianne Faithfull —
Come & Stay With Me – The UK 45s 1964 to 1969 ... CD Decca/Abkco, Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wealth of wonderful work from Marianne Faithfull, all pulled from those key early years when she was part of the musical world of Andrew Loog Oldham and the Rolling Stones! Yet right from the start, despite the fact that she sang a few Stones songs on her own (and wrote a few for the group, too) ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Marianne Faithfull —
Marianne Faithfull (with bonus tracks) ... CD Decca (UK), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
The second album from one of the most unique voices in British music in the 60s – a really sublime little set that moves beyond familiar folk, rock, and pop – to put Marianne Faithfull in a mighty special place that's all her own! Right from the very first note of her voice, Marianne's ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Ella Fitzgerald —
Last Decca Years – 1949 to 1954 ... CD Decca, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on jewel case cover.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Lullabies Of Birdland ... CD Decca, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
Seminal pre-Verve work by Ella Fitzgerald – a variety of early singles from the late 40s and early 50s, collected together in one full album by Decca! Even at this point in her career, the Fitzgerald magic is firmly in place – sensitively taking on familiar lyrics on some tunes, ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Lullabies Of Birdland (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Decca/MCA (Japan), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Seminal pre-Verve work by Ella Fitzgerald – a variety of early singles from the late 40s and early 50s, collected together in one full album by Decca! Even at this point in her career, the Fitzgerald magic is firmly in place – sensitively taking on familiar lyrics on some tunes, ... read more CD
Also available Lullabies Of Birdland ... CD 1.99
Decca/GRP, 1940s. Used 2CD ... $2.99
Includes 43 tracks on 2 CDs and features work with Louis Jordan, Louis Armstrong, the Ink Spots, and Eddie Heywood. CD
(Out of print.)
Ella Fitzgerald with Ellis Larkins —
Pure Ella ... CD Decca/GRP, 1950/1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Renee Fleming —
Haunted Heart ... CD Decca, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Bill Frisell and Fred Hersch. CD
Decca/GRP, Late 40s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
A comprehensive collection of work from a key, although under-recorded stretch in the career of Billie Holiday – material that comes after her early years at Columbia, and before her 50s revival at Verve! CD
(Comes in a large, cloth bound, book-styled package. BMG pressing.)
Billie Holiday —
Lady's Decca Days Vol 1 ... CD Decca/MCA, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Billie Holiday —
Lady's Decca Days Vol 2 ... CD Decca/MCA, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Ink Spots —
Anthology ... CD Decca/MCA, Late 30s/1940s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 48 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
MCA/Decca, Late 30s/1940s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Beverly Kenney —
Born To Be Blue ... CD Decca/Universal (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A super rare Decca album by vocalist Beverly Kenny – one of a few albums she cut for the label in the late 50s – and one of only a handful she ever cut at all! Beverly has a deep, sultry vocal style that recalls June Christy a bit, and the velvety toned Mel Torme in a way – and ... read more CD
Beverly Kenney —
Like Yesterday ... CD Decca/Universal (Japan), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Very jazzy work from vocalist Beverly Kenny – sung with small combo backings throughout, and a style that's always fresh and lean! Some of the titles here are from earlier years, as implied by the title – but the sound of the record is in the best late 50s vocal jazz mode, thanks ... read more CD
Peggy Lee —
Black Coffee ... CD Decca/Verve, 1953/1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the career of Peggy Lee, and one that marked her turning from a singer of pop and swing material, to a sensitive interpreter of jazz material. The album's one of the best-ever by Peggy, and features the kind of material that's not easy to find amidst the bulk of her pop-oriented ... read more CD
Peggy Lee —
Black Coffee And Other Delights – Decca Anthology (2CD set) ... CD Decca, Mid 50s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant work by Peggy Lee – very different than most of her later more pop-oriented recordings! Peggy signed to Decca as a solo act right after working with bigger bands in the 40s, and her recordings for the label are wonderful – featuring many ballads and torchy numbers, recorded ... read more CD
Peggy Lee —
Miss Wonderful (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Decca (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A full, rich set of vocal tunes from Peggy Lee – all done in a style that's quite different than her later work at Capitol Records, but still mighty darn nice! Sy Oliver handled the arrangements for the record – and he brings in a blend of strings and jazz that really creates a lot of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ute Lemper —
Punishing Kiss ... CD Decca, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Carmen McRae —
By Special Request (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Decca/Universal (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A cool session for Decca that has Carmen McRae's vocals flowing out wonderfully amidst some very haunting backings! The sound here is a bit unusual – given that the groups are headed by accordion Mat Mathews and pianist Dick Katz – both of whom have a good ear for unusual phrasing, and ... read more CD
Also available By Special Request ... LP 9.99
Carmen McRae —
I'll Be Seeing You – A Tribute To Carmen McRae (2CD box set) ... CD Decca/MCA, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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Gregory Porter —
Take Me To The Alley (CD & DVD) ... CD Blue Note/Decca (Canada), 2016. Used CD & DVD ... Out Of Stock
The greatness of Gregory Porter continues to grow and grow – as the vocalist keeps moving past the straighter jazz of his roots, into a role as one of the greatest soul singers of the 21st Century! Porter's got a depth and maturity that few folks have had in recent years – especially ... read more CD
Also available Take Me To The Alley ... CD 4.99
Jimmy Scott —
Everybody's Somebody's Fool ... CD Decca/Verve, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tremendous work from a young Jimmy Scott – a great collection that brings together rare singles for Decca, Coral, and Brunswick – plus a few tracks that were never issued at the time! Although Jimmy's work has become famous in recent years – thanks to much-needed support towards ... read more CD
(Back of booklet has a small sticker.)
Jeri Southern —
Very Thought Of You – The Decca Years 1951 to 1957 ... CD Decca/GP Records, 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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Decca/GRP, 1930s/1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
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