Vocalists — CDs 
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Mildred Bailey —
Mildred Bailey Sings Me & The Blues ... CD Savoy/Atlantic, Late 40s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Mildred Bailey Sings Me & The Blues ... LP 39.99(Out of print. Includes Savoy obi!)
Andy Bey —
American Song ... CD Savoy, 2004. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful recent work from Andy Bey – a singer who seems to get better and better as the years go on! As the title might indicate, the set's a collection of classic American songs – 20th century standards and evergreens, done by Bey in his wonderfully dusky style of singing – and ... read more CD
(Out of print, slipcover has some light wear.)
Billy Eckstine —
Legendary Big Band (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD Savoy, Mid 40s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Amazing work from the early, legendary years of Billy Eckstine – that time when he was fronting one of the hippest backing groups a vocalist could hope to have! Eckstine's voice was already becoming the stuff of legend by the time of these recordings – but thanks to contributions from ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Billy Eckstine —
Mister B & The Band ... CD Savoy/Nippon (Japan), 1945/1946. Used ... Out Of Stock
Amazing work from the early, legendary years of Billy Eckstine – that time when he was fronting one of the hippest backing groups a vocalist could hope to have! Eckstine's voice was already becoming the stuff of legend by the time of these recordings – but thanks to contributions from ... read more CD
Billy Eckstine —
Timeless ... CD Savoy, Late 40s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic mid 40s work from Billy Eckstine – whose band at the time was a breeding ground for bebop – with players here that include Miles Davis, Gene Ammons, Art Blakey, Sonny Stitt, Fats Navarro, Dexter Gordon, and Kenny Dorham! CD
Billy Eckstine/Savoy, 1950/1951. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes tracks omitted from the following Savoy CD releases due to space constraints. Have No Fear Big Joe Turner Is Here, the Original Johnny Otis Show, and the Billy Eckstine album Mister B & The Band. 15 tracks total. CD
(Out of print, age spots inside the booklet.)
Barbara Long —
Soul ... CD Savoy, 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very hip album of vocal jazz – recorded by the underground singer Barbara Long, a righteous east coast talent who cut a very small amount of work during the 60s. This set's got Long backed by a small group that includes Booker Ervin, Billy Howell, and Nat Phipps – and Ervin's tenor ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
Jimmy Scott —
All Over Again (with bonus tracks) ... CD Savoy, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic early work from Jimmy Scott – airy ballads and love songs, done in that incredible vocal style that has made Scott an enduring legend for countless years! Backings are very nice – sad and dreamy, perfectly fitting the mood of the tunes. The record's one of Jimmy's key early ... read more CD
Jimmy Scott —
Fabulous Songs Of Jimmy Scott (with bonus tracks) ... CD Savoy, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Classic early work from Jimmy Scott – airy ballads and love songs, done in that incredible vocal style that has made Scott an enduring legend for countless years! Backings are very nice – sad and dreamy, perfectly fitting the mood of the tunes. The record's one of Jimmy's key early ... read more CD
Savoy, 1950s/1975. Used 3 CDs ... $11.99
Some of the best material ever recorded by singer Jimmy Scott – presented as a lovely 3 disc package with copious notes, and a lot of bonus material too! The bulk of the sides were cut during the earliest years of Jimmy's career – from 1952 to 1960, all with great small group, jazz-base ... read more CD
(Outer box has a smushed corner and a few creases.)
Jimmy Scott —
Little Jimmy Scott (Very Truly Yours) ... CD Savoy (Japan), 1955. Used ... $4.99
A fantastic early album by the amazing Jimmy Scott – billed here as "Little Jimmy Scott" – because of his youth, height, and his style of singing! Jimmy's fragile voice is in perfect form here – a really unique blend between torch jazz modes and some of the bluesier ... read more CD
(1993 Nippon Columbia pressing – includes obi.)
Joe Turner —
Have No Fear Joe Turner Is Here ... CD Savoy/Denon (Japan), Mid 40s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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.)
Joe Williams —
Joe Williams Sings Everyday ... CD Regent/Savoy, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Incredible early work from Joe Williams – harder, rawer, and spookier than any of his more famous sides from the late 50s and 1960s! The album's got a style that's almost R&B in parts – and features Joe effortlessly swinging his way through a set list that includes "It's ... read more CD
(Savoy Jazz pressing from the early 90's.)
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