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Lorez Alexandria —
I'll Never Stop Loving You ... CD 
Muse, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful later set from Lorez Alexandria – produced by Houston Person, and put together with a sensitivity that really stands out! Although Lorez always sparkles on tunes that swing, she really rises to the occasion even more here on the ballads – really gentle tunes that are taken ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Muse, 1990. Used ... $11.99
With Houston Person on tenor saxophone. CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Muse, 1993. Used ... $0.99
Always-great work from singer Lorez Alexandria – still sounding wonderful, even at this late date! Her presentation's a bit earthier than before, but no less poised than on earlier sessions – with the same sense of space and timing that's always made her one of our favorite jazz ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Richie Cole with Eddie Jefferson —
Hollywood Madness ... CD Muse, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great example of the Muse Records charm of altoist Richie Cole – bop-fired creativity at its peak, mixed with some added contemporary elements to keep things fresh! In this case, Richie's horn takes on some key bop classics, but also opens up a bit with vocalsits too – Eddie ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
Muse, 1987. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A solo set from Michele Hendricks – possibly best known for her work with Hendricks & Co, a vocal group with her famous father Jon – but still sounding pretty great here on her own! The set's a simple, soulful outing – one that has Hendricks singing in some deep-toned vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Jefferson —
Godfather Of Vocalese ... CD Muse, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Eddie returns to his bop roots in this excellent set from the mid 70s – hard grooving on a number of classic vocalese tunes, like "Keep Walkin", "Workshop", "Zap Carnivorous!", and "Sherry" – with some grea bop accompaniment from Richie Cole, his ... read more CD
Eddie Jefferson —
Live-Liest ... LP Muse, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Eddie's last great records, and a smoking live set that has him singing with a group that includes Eric Kloss and Richie Cole on alto saxes – and Mickey Tucker playing some sweet electric piano. The vibe is more traditional vocalese than some of Eddie's other Muse recordings, with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Jefferson —
Things Are Getting Better ... CD Muse, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the weirdest, wildest albums ever from Eddie Jefferson – a real standout classic that shows him retooling his sound for the 70s! After years of writing lyrics to James Moody and Charlie Parker tunes, Eddie lays out some crazy lyrics for modern jazz standards like "Freedom Jazz ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Etta Jones —
At Last ... CD Muse, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Etta Jones, not Etta James – working here with some great small group backing that includes Houston Person, who also produced the set! CD
Muse, 1980/1986. Used ... $9.99 12.99
Features Houston Person and Cedar Walton. CD
Muse, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Accompanied by Houston Persoon on tenor, George Devens on vibraphone, Stan Hope on piano, Milt Hinton on bass, Vernell Fournier on drums, and Ralph Dorsey on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is lightly bent at the top left corner.)
Etta Jones —
Love Me With All Your Heart ... LP Muse, 1984. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Accompanied by Joe Newman on trumpet, Houston Person on tenor, Cedar Walton on piano, George Duvivier on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a small press flaw bump that clicks a bit on "Darling Je Vous Aime Boucoup". Cover has light wear.)
Muse, 1990. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Etta Jones —
Sugar ... CD Muse, 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Houston Person on tenor sax. CD
Also available Sugar ... LP 5.99(Sealed copy.)
Morgana King —
Everything Must Change ... LP Muse, 1978. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Sublime work from Morgana King – a set that continues the unique mellow vocal tradition begun on her Reprise sides of the 60s, and continued strongly well into the 70s on Paramount and other labels. The setting's somewhat spare here – a small group with guitar, electric piano, bass, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Muse, 1981. Used ... $4.99
A beautifully understated album from Morgana King – one that has her working with familiar arranger Torrie Zito, but in a style that's a bit more laidback than before! There's a bit of strings on the album, but they really just shade in the sound from the back – leaving plenty of space ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Gloria Lynne —
No Detour Ahead ... CD Muse, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Booklet has cut corner.)
Mark Murphy —
Beauty & The Beast ... CD Muse, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
An odd title, but a really wonderful album from Mark Murphy – an 80s session for Muse that easily matches some of his most creative moments for the label in the 70s! There's some wonderful versions of soulful jazz tracks here – takes on "Effendi" by McCoy Tyner, "Beauty ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mark Murphy —
Bop For Kerouac ... CD Muse, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mark Murphy's classic set of tracks dedicated to Kerouac, with Richie Cole filling the role of Bird on alto, and Murphy singing vocalese versions of Parker's tunes, and reading from some of Kerouac's writings. Tracks include "Parker's Mood", "Boplicity", "Bongo Beep", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mark Murphy —
I'll Close My Eyes ... CD Muse, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Not a bad record from Murphy, but he's sort of biding his time here – working through some pretty mellow tunes, and occasionally hitting a bit more of a groove, but none of the majestic power of his best earlier recordings. The record features backing by a group that includes Claudio Roditi ... read more CD
Mark Murphy —
Mark Murphy Sings ... CD Muse, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Arguably the best Mark Murphy album ever – a stunningly soulful, and slightly spiritual 70s session that features some of his hippest tunes ever – with backings from arranger Dave Matthews and a group that also includes The Brecker Brothers and Don Grolnick on keyboards! Titles include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mark Murphy —
Mark Murphy Sings ... LP Muse, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Arguably the best Mark Murphy album ever – a stunningly soulful, and slightly spiritual 70s session that features some of his hippest tunes ever – and backings from a Dave Matthews-arranged group that also includes The Brecker Brothers and Don Grolnick on keyboards! Titles include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mark Murphy —
Mark Murphy Sings Nat's Choice – The Nat King Cole Songbook Vol 2 ... LP Muse, 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A second helping of songs from the Nat King Cole songbook – served up by Mark Murphy as one of his most sensitive albums of the time! Backings here are relatively spare on all tracks – just guitar on some numbers, bass on others, or keyboards on the rest – a very different style ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Mark Murphy —
Timeless ... CD Muse/Savoy, 1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A sweet little collection of work recorded by Mark Murphy for the Muse label – one that shows the rich array of styles and modes that Mark was using at the time – a great run through Brazilian, soul jazz, and more traditional jazz vocal sounds! The depth of Murphy's talents has been ... read more CD
Mark Murphy —
What A Way To Go ... CD Muse, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
An unusual album from Mark Murphy – recorded at a time when he was maybe better-respected overseas, and forgotten a bit here on the US market! As part of that, the record features a great groover – the tune "Dingwalls", dedicated to the London club that Giles Peterson and ... read more CD
Jonathan Schwartz —
Alone Together ... CD Muse, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
Jonathan Schwartz is the son of composer Arthur Schwartz – and on this sparkling late 70s set, he does a surprisingly great job running through tunes penned by his old man! The group's a big part of the strength of the record – as the combo features Harold Mabern both on acoustic and ... read more CD
Dakota Staton —
Dakota Staton ... CD Muse, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Houston Person on tenor sax! CD
Dakota Staton —
Darling Please Save Your Love For Me ... CD Muse, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock
Dakota Staton's looking a bit fuzzy in the photo on the cover, but her sound on the set is as sharp as ever – that soulful approach to jazz vocals she first crafted so well back in the 50s and 60s! The album's a surprisingly nice later date from Dakota – one done with a really classic ... read more CD
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