Vocalists
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
Denon (label)
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Jon Hendricks —
Freddie Freeloader ... CD 
Denon, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the last great records ever cut by Jon Hendricks – one of our favorite singers of all time! The album's a bit of a "tour de force" – with Hendricks singing alongside a host of famous jazz musicians and vocalists, working in an all star setting that's sometimes too good ... read more CD
Denon (Japan), 1976. Used ... $28.99
A jazz vocal album, but one with a nicely different vibe – even in comparison to some of the other work by Japanese singer Mieko Hirota! The style here is often quite funky, even on older tunes – thanks to arrangements by jazz funk maestro Hiromasa Suzuki, who's work here gives ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Carmen McRae —
Any Old Time ... CD Denon, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
A warm later set from Carmen McRae – recorded with great small combo jazz backing that features tenor sax work from Clifford Jordan! The album's a real back-to-basics one for McRae – and gets away from crossover modes used in the 60s and 70s, taking Carmen back to the more jazz-based ... read more CD
Ritz —
Almost Blue ... CD Denon/Nippon, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Clark Terry on trumpet. CD
Ritz —
Ritz ... CD Denon (Japan), 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
A later take on the vocalese style first pioneered by Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross – sung by a male/female quartet with a wonderfully fluid feel! The group's not nearly as kitschy as you might guess from their name or the Hirshfield cartoon on the cover – and have the warmth of ... read more CD
Joe Turner —
Have No Fear Joe Turner Is Here ... CD Savoy/Denon (Japan), Mid 40s. Used ... $6.99
Great 40s work from this Kansas City legend – recorded in New York, Chicago, and LA – with work from players who include Don Byas and Wild Bill Moore on tenor, Camille Howard and Pete Johnson on piano, Red Saunders on drums, and Riley Hampton on alto sax. 26 tracks total!! (Blues, Vocalists) CD
(Out of print, booklet has some light age spots.)
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