Verve (label) -- Vocalists (LPs, CDs, Vinyl Record Albums) -- Dusty Groove is Chicago's Online Record Store

Monica Lewis — Sing It To The Marines ... CD

Verve/Polydor (Japan), 1957. Used ... $14.99 18.99

The cover of this one might make the album one of the campiest records on Verve – but the session's a surprisingly great one, with a straighter vocal approach than you'd guess! Monica's got a really sweet vocal style – a bit sexy, and certainly adult – arranged here with some ... read more CD

(Out of print, includes obi.)

Abbey Lincoln — Abbey Sings Abbey ... CD

Verve, 2007. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Abbey Lincoln in very familiar territory – working through a set of all-original compositions – self-penned tunes that are awash in dark moods and subdued emotions! The setting shows the full depths of Abbey's talents – and is a great reminder that she's not just an old jazz ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Abbey Lincoln — It's Me ... CD

Verve, 2003. Used ... $4.99

Abbey at her recent best – working in a style that's mostly traditional, but which also has some of the darker edges of her earlier years. The album features a core group led by Kenny Barron, and featuring James Spaulding and Julien Lourau on saxes – and a number of tracks on the album ... read more CD

(Out of print, punch through barcode.)

Abbey Lincoln — Over The Years ... LP

Universal/Verve (France), 2000. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock

Great later work from Abbey Lincoln – music from that time when she's found just the right setting for the magnificent instrument that was her maturing voice! Abbey always had one of the most distinct styles of any jazz singer around – but in later years, the slight rasp that came in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Over The Years ... CD 5.99

Abbey Lincoln — Turtle's Dream ... CD

Verve, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock

Abbey Lincoln backed by Rodney Kendrick on piano, Charlie Haden on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums – plus special guests Kenny Barron, Pat Metheny, Christian McBride and Roy Hargrove! CD

Abbey Lincoln — Who Used To Dance ... CD

Gitanes/Verve, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of those fantastic later albums that really had Abbey Lincoln finding a whole new sound and spirit – a style that offers up a mature take on all that righteous energy of her younger days – nicely focused, and set up here with some superb arrangements put together by Abbey herself! ... read more CD

Abbey Lincoln — Who Used To Dance ... LP

Gitanes/Verve (France), 1996. New Copy 2LP ... Out Of Stock

One of those fantastic later albums that really had Abbey Lincoln finding a whole new sound and spirit – a style that offers up a mature take on all that righteous energy of her younger days – nicely focused, and set up here with some superb arrangements put together by Abbey herself! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Abbey Lincoln — World Is Falling Down ... CD

Verve (France), 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock

Features Clark Terry, Jackie McLean, Charlie Haden, and Billy Higgins – plus arrangements by Ron Carter! CD

Abbey Lincoln & Hank Jones — When There Is Love ... CD

Verve/Gitanes, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock

Just Abbey Lincoln on vocals accompanied by Hank Jones on piano! CD

Abbey Lincoln & Hank Jones — When There Is Love ... LP

Verve/Gitanes, 1992. New Copy 2LP ... $43.99 48.99 On December 31, 2024

Just Abbey Lincoln on vocals accompanied by Hank Jones on piano! LP, Vinyl record album

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Abbey Lincoln & Stan Getz — You Gotta Pay The Band ... CD

Verve/Gitanes, 1991. Used ... $2.99

A fantastic pairing of the vocals of Abbey Lincoln and the tenor sax of Stan Getz – one that's captured here for the very first time on record, at a point that's just a few months shy of Stan's too-early death! Both players had really grown a lot during the 80s – and the match here is ... read more CD

Carmen McRae — Birds Of A Feather ... LP

Decca, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

A gimmicky album – but a nice one! Carmen sings a set of "bird-related" songs – like "Skylark", "Bob White", "Flamingo", "Bye Bye Blackbird", and "Baltimore Oriole" – and while the idea of such a record might be painful, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Helen Merrill — Jelena Ana Milcetic aka Helen Merrill ... CD

Gitanes/Verve (France), 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock

An extremely ambitious work by Helen Merrill – an album of tracks recorded to unlock her Croatian heritage, a factor that was always suppressed in her music, but which blossoms here under expansive arrangements that link both jazz and folkloric traditions! The recording is a recent one, but ... read more CD

Metronome All-Stars (Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, & Others) — Metronome All-Stars 1956 ... LP

Clef, 1956. Near Mint- ... $11.99

Features Ella Fitzgerald on vocal performances of "April In Paris", "Party Blues", and "Every Day I Have The Blues" – with Count Basie backing. Also features a jam session version of "Billie's Bounce" – with Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Tal Farlow ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Black label Clef pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. The back cover has light staining & waviness around the edges, aging.)

Mark Murphy — Once To Every Heart ... CD

Verve, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock

Easily the greatest album that vocalist Mark Murphy has recorded in years – and a surprising departure from a lot of his recent work! Murphy did the album in collaboration with German trumpeter Til Bronner – a player we mostly know for his own smoothly soulful, and often-grooving ... read more CD

Also available Once To Every Heart (Japanese version with bonus track) ... CD 18.99

Mark Murphy — Once To Every Heart (Japanese version with bonus track) ... CD

Verve (Japan), 2005. Used ... $18.99

Easily the greatest album that vocalist Mark Murphy has recorded in years – and a surprising departure from a lot of his recent work! Murphy did the album in collaboration with German trumpeter Til Bronner – a player we mostly know for his own smoothly soulful, and often-grooving ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Nico — Chelsea Girl ... CD

Verve, 1967. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

One of the greatest records of the 60s – and a sublime debut from Nico, sounding fresher and less dreary here than on many of her later sides – although still pretty chilling overall! The record features larger orchestral backings on most tracks – never too heavy, but with light ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD

Nico — Chelsea Girl ... LP

Verve/Endless Happiness, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock

One of the greatest records of the 60s – and a sublime debut from Nico, sounding fresher and less dreary here than on many of her later sides – although still pretty chilling overall! The record features larger orchestral backings on most tracks – never too heavy, but with light ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Anita O'Day — All The Sad Young Men ... CD

Verve, 1961. Used ... $4.99

A striking session for Anita O'Day – and a refreshing change from her work of the 50s! This one has Anita singing with arrangements by Gary McFarland, a mix of easy jazz styles that show a more sophisticated side to her voice – a bit more careful than before, with more hidden in the ... read more CD

(1998 digipak pressing.)

Anita O'Day — Anita ... LP

Verve, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

One of the strongest of Anita's mid 50s outings for Verve – a tightly-crafted set that benefits from some good arrangements from Buddy Bregman! The format is perfect for Anita – giving her little space to have to make decisions, and letting her concentrate on the tone and charm that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Anita O'Day — Anita O'Day At Mister Kelly's ... LP

Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Anita O'Day is fast and free in this live set recorded at Chicago's famous Mister Kelly's nightclub – a venue that gives the recording a nice intimate feel! As with many of her Verve sides, Anita dominates the set with her wit, warmth, and personality – working the crowd as much as an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Anita O'Day — Anita O'Day Sings The Winners ... CD

Verve, Late 50s. Used ... $1.99

Anita O'Day pays tribute to Downbeat poll winners by singing vocal versions of their big hits in this lively set of jazz tracks from the 50s! Arrangements are by Marty Paich and Russ Garcia, both swinging as nicely as they ever did – and the setting of the album keeps Anita nicely in line, ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Anita O'Day — Anita O'Day Sings The Winners ... LP

Verve, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Anita O'Day pays tribute to Downbeat poll winners by singing vocal versions of their big hits in this lively set of jazz tracks from the 50s! Arrangements are by Marty Paich and Russ Garcia, both swinging as nicely as they ever did – and the setting of the album keeps Anita nicely in line, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s Japanese Polydor pressing – UMV 2536. Includes insert.)

Anita O'Day — Anita Sings The Most ... CD

Verve, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

Anita sings it swinging and simple – working with a smallish combo to back her up, and vocalizing in a relatively uncluttered style that's in keeping with her best mode at Verve! The tunes are mostly standards, sung in a way that bridges swing and later styles of jazz vocalization – no ... read more CD

Also available Anita Sings The Most ... LP 24.99

Anita O'Day — Anita Sings The Most ... LP

Verve, 1957. Very Good ... $24.99 29.99

Anita sings it swinging and simple – working with a smallish combo to back her up, and vocalizing in a relatively uncluttered style that's in keeping with her best mode at Verve! The tunes are mostly standards, sung in a way that bridges swing and later styles of jazz vocalization – no ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Verve Inc pressing with a trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has small splits on spine & bottom seam, light surface wear. The back cover has tape remnant on the sides.)

Anita O'Day — Big Band Sessions ... LP

Verve, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

With arrangements and accompaniment by the bands of Gary McFarland, Jimmy Guiffre, Johnny Mandel, and Billy May. LP, Vinyl record album

Anita O'Day — Complete Anita O'Day Verve/Clef Sessions (9CD set) ... CD

Verve/Mosaic, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock

Amazing work from Anita O'Day – 18 albums' worth of material – plus tracks from other sessions, a Gene Krupa record, and other Verve records too! CD

Anita O'Day — Cool Heat – Anita O'Day Sings Jimmy Guiffre Arrangements ... LP

Verve, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99

Very cool work from Anita O'Day – a session cut with Jimmy Giuffre arrangements, in a style that's a bit different than some of her other 50s work for Verve! Jimmy brings a nice touch of modernism to the record – casting the horns in ways that show his own love of creative colors and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s Japanese stereo pressing – UMV 2679, with insert.)

Anita O'Day — Incomparable! ... LP

Verve, 1964. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Lovely work from Anita O'Day – a relatively obscure session that has her working with west coast arrangements from the pen of Bill Holman. The sound of the album's almost in the mood of a classic 50s Capitol album by June Christy – with a sophisticated and jazzy sound that O'Day didn't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono MGM pressing. Cover has light wear.)

Anita O'Day — Lady Is A Tramp ... LP

Verve, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

One of Anita's strongest for Verve – featuring backing by a few different groups. One features Ralph Burns on piano and arrangments, leading a septet that includes Bill Harris, Cecil Payne, and Roy Eldridge – on the tracks "Rock N Roll Blues", "Love For Sale", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Anita O'Day — Pick Yourself Up With Anita O'Day ... CD

Verve, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

Buddy Bregman's doing the arrangements on this one – and he brings a great jazzy flair to the backings, helping Anita O'Day open up in her most dynamic mode! The whole set swings nicely, but without any sort of hoke – and Bregman manages to highlight specific instruments in the ... read more CD

Anita O'Day & Cal Tjader — Time For Two ... LP

Verve, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A great little meeting of two of the better talents on Verve Records in the early 60s – one that pairs the warm vocals of Anita O'Day with the cool vibes of Cal Tjader – in a sweet little session that's actually one of O'Day's best from the time! The feel here is lively, and slightly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Anita O'Day & The Three Sounds — Anita O'Day & The Three Sounds ... LP

Verve, 1962. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock

A great singer and a great trio – a unique Verve outing that has vocalist Anita O'Day joining forces with the Three Sounds combo of pianist Gene Harris! The Three Sounds were always happy to serve as a rhythm combo on dates like this – and they really bring a lot of their own flavor to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Nicholas Payton — Dear Louis ... CD

Verve, 2001. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

Features vocals by Dianne Reeves, Dr. John, and leader Nicholas Payton. (Jazz, Vocalists) CD

(Out of print and sealed with a small cutout hole through the case.)

Jane Powell — Can't We Be Friends? ... LP

Verve, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

A rare vocal session from Jane Powell – a singer better known for her film performances, but who sounds pretty darn great here on an obscure 50s studio session for Verve! Jane's got a higher-voiced style than most of the other singers on Verve, but she's brought down to earth nicely by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Josephine Premice — Caribe – Josephine Premice Sings Calypso ... LP

Verve, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

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Arthur Prysock — Jazz 'Round Midnight ... CD

Verve, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock

... CD

Arthur Prysock — Portrait Of Arthur Prysock (Verve) ... LP

Verve, Mid 60s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock

Genius! It's hard to go wrong with Arthur Prysock in the 60s – and an album like this is key proof of why he was one of the best male singers of his generation – even if nobody seems to remember that now! There's a mix of darkness in with the bold, adult, masculine approach here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Arthur Prysock — This Is My Beloved ... CD

Verve, 1968. Used ... $5.99

An incredible album from Arthur Prysock – an amazing set of mature love modes, set to beautiful backings by Mort Garson! The album's easily Prysock at the height of his 60s sophistication – a complete reworking of the This Is My Beloved modes away from more mainstream readings, in ways ... read more CD

(Sealed copy!)

Arthur Prysock & Count Basie — Arthur Prysock & Count Basie ... LP

Verve, 1965. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99

An incredible pairing of two important 60s talents – magnificent vocals from Arthur Prysock, and some of the best backings he ever received – thanks to Basie! LP, Vinyl record album

(Stereo MGM pressing with deep groove. Cover has a factory sticker on the front and faint ringwear.)

Also available Arthur Prysock & Count Basie (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99

Arthur Prysock & Count Basie — Arthur Prysock & Count Basie (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Verve, 1965. Used ... $4.99

An incredible pairing of two important 60s talents – magnificent vocals from Arthur Prysock, and some of the best backings he ever received – thanks to Basie! CD adds in three more tracks – originally done for Old Town Records! CD

(1989 Verve/Polygram pressing.)

Also available Arthur Prysock & Count Basie ... LP 4.99

Queen Latifah — Trav'lin Light ... CD

Verve, 2007. Used ... Out Of Stock

A dreamy set of vocal work from Queen Latifah – a set that not only draws on her recent recasting as a jazz-based singer, but which also shows a bit more of a straighter soul approach as well! The style here is a bit less traditionally torchy than other Latifah efforts of this sort – ... read more CD

Irene Reid — Man Only Does What A Woman Makes Him Do ... LP

Verve, 1967. Very Good ... $8.99

Sublimely soulful work from Irene Reid – at one level a record that's in the field between jazz and soul, like albums from Gloria Lynne or Nancy Wilson at the time – but at another level, a key indication of Irene's strong strong vocal approach – one that's much deeper and more ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has just a touch of light wear & aging, but is great overall!)

Irene Reid — Room For One More ... LP

Verve, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Although Irene Reid later went on to make some recordings that had her in a more rootsy setting, this nice set from the mid 60's features her deep soul voice amidst classy jazz-based arrangements by Oliver Nelson. The record's got the feel of one of Nancy Wilson's classics for Capitol, with a mix ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Stereo MGM pressing.)

Max Roach Plus Four — Moon Faced & Starry Eyed (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Mercury/Verve, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99

One of Max's many great records from the late 50's, most of which tend to get overlooked in favor of his more experimental sessions. The group here includes Ray Bryant, Stanley Turrentine, Julian Priester, and Turrentine's great brother Tommy – and they're joined by Abbey Lincoln on vocals ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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.)

Marlena Shaw — It Is Love ... CD

Verve, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock

Strange album for Marlena – recorded after her soul albums, and done in a live setting with a small group (Buddy Montgomery, Larry Ball, and Paul Humphrey). Marlena's ostensibly trying to get back to her jazz roots (as was Dee Dee Bridgewater around the same time), and she kind of does, ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD

Marlena Shaw — It Is Love ... LP

Verve, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Strange album for Marlena – recorded after her soul albums, and done in a live setting with a small group (Buddy Montgomery, Larry Ball, and Paul Humphrey). Marlena's ostensibly trying to get back to her jazz roots (as was Dee Dee Bridgewater around the same time), and she kind of does, ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Nina Simone — Broadway Blues Ballads (UHQCD pressing) ... CD

Philips/Verve (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Don't let the "broadway" or the "blues" or the "ballads" in the title put you off – because this album's way more than any of those – one of those key 60s records that have Nina Simone taking familiar material and investing it with a new sort of righteous ... read more CD

Also available Broadway Blues Ballads ... LP 49.99

Nina Simone — Broadway Blues Ballads (with bonus track) ... CD

Verve, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock

Don't let the "broadway" or the "blues" or the "ballads" in the title put you off – because this album's way more than any of those – one of those key 60s records that have Nina Simone taking familiar material and investing it with a new sort of righteous ... read more CD

Also available Broadway Blues Ballads ... LP 49.99

Nina Simone — Fodder On My Wings ... CD

Carrere/Verve, 1982. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

An overlooked album from the legendary Nina Simone – recorded in Paris in the early 80s, and not circulated as much as some of her records from the 60s and 70s – but every bit as compelling in its own sort of way! Nina's working here with a greater array of global elements than on ... read more CD

Also available Fodder On My Wings ... LP 16.99

Nina Simone — Fodder On My Wings ... LP

Carrere/Verve, 1982. New Copy ... $16.99 25.99

An overlooked album from the legendary Nina Simone – recorded in Paris in the early 80s, and not circulated as much as some of her records from the 60s and 70s – but every bit as compelling in its own sort of way! Nina's working here with a greater array of global elements than on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Nina Simone — Four Women – Complete Nina Simone On Philips (4CD Box Set) ... CD

Verve/Philips (Germany), Late 60s. Used 4CD ... $34.99

A massive document of some of the most important years in the career of Nina Simone – her mid 60s recordings for Philips Records, done at a time when she was really breaking out into a new style! The Philips sides perfectly capture all of the turbulent energy of the times – as Nina, ... read more CD

(In excellent shape!)

Nina Simone — Great Women Of Song – Nina Simone ... LP

Philips/Verve, Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A collection of classic material from the Philips Records years of Nina Simone – a key 60s moment when she was moving way past her roots as a jazz singer, to embrace all sorts of righteous new styles – and set a tone for singers that's held strong for decades! The music here is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Nina Simone — High Priestess Of Soul (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Philips/Verve, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 25.99

Classic work from Nina Simone – and an album that definitely lives up to its title! Nina Simone certainly emerged as the high priestess of soul during her monumental stretch for Philips Records in the 60s – as she moved way past jazz, way past some of the folk she'd begun tapping into, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Includes download!)

Also available High Priestess Of Soul (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 17.99

Nina Simone — High Priestess Of Soul (UHQCD pressing) ... CD

Philips/Verve (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... $17.99 22.99

Classic work from Nina Simone – and an album that definitely lives up to its title! Nina Simone certainly emerged as the high priestess of soul during her monumental stretch for Philips Records in the 60s – as she moved way past jazz, way past some of the folk she'd begun tapping into, ... read more CD

Also available High Priestess Of Soul (180 gram pressing) ... LP 18.99

Nina Simone — Let It All Out (UHQCD pressing) ... CD

Philips/Verve (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A set that's a great bridge between the fuller sound of Nina Simone's late 60s material and some of smaller jazz combo work – as the album mostly features Nina working with a smaller group, but already at a level that hints at the righteous rising power in her music! The core combo features ... read more CD

Also available Let It All Out ... LP 18.99

Nina Simone — Nina Simone In Concert (UHQCD pressing) ... CD

Philips/Verve (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... $16.99 23.99

A live set from Nina Simone – and one of those records that has her taking familiar material, but completely transforming it in the process – using tunes that might not seem that political at the start, then mixing them with other righteous numbers, to create this amazingly rich ... read more CD

Nina Simone — Nina's Back ... CD

Verve, 1985. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99

A mid-80s comeback album from Nina Simone – and a set that shows her continuing to experiment with new modes as the years move forward! Back in the 60s, Nina effortlessly folded together her jazz vocal roots with new ideas in folk, soul, and other styles – and here she expands that ... read more CD

Also available Nina's Back ... LP 24.99

Nina Simone — Nina's Back ... LP

Verve, 1985. New Copy ... $24.99 26.99

A mid-80s comeback album from Nina Simone – and a set that shows her continuing to experiment with new modes as the years move forward! Back in the 60s, Nina effortlessly folded together her jazz vocal roots with new ideas in folk, soul, and other styles – and here she expands that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Nina's Back ... CD 13.99

Nina Simone — Pastel Blues (UHQCD pressing) ... CD

Philips/Verve (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

Wonderful material from Nina Simone – working here still with one foot in the jazzier style of early days, but with haunting elements of the later progressive style to come! The "pastel" in the title shouldn't imply any sort of softness on Nina's part, because if anything, she's ... read more CD

Also available Pastel Blues (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 12.99

Nina Simone — Pastel Blues (UHQCD pressing) ... CD

Philips/Verve (Japan), 1965. Used ... $12.99

Wonderful material from Nina Simone – working here still with one foot in the jazzier style of early days, but with haunting elements of the later progressive style to come! The "pastel" in the title shouldn't imply any sort of softness on Nina's part, because if anything, she's ... read more CD

(Includes obi.)

Nina Simone — Verve Jazz Masters 17 ... CD

Verve, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock

With 16 tracks including "Work Song", "Wild Is The Wind", "I Put A Spell On You", "Four Women", "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair", and "I Loves You Porgy". CD

Nina Simone — Wild Is The Wind (180 gram pressing) ... LP

Philips/Verve, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock

A landmark album from Nina Simone – a set that really pushes her far past just the standard realm of jazz vocals, and which also helped really establish her role as one of the most righteous singers of the 60s! The set's maybe extremely noteworthy for Nina's original tune "Four ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Wild Is The Wind (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 12.99

Nina Simone — Wild Is The Wind (UHQCD pressing) ... CD

Philips/Verve (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock

A landmark album from Nina Simone – a set that really pushes her far past just the standard realm of jazz vocals, and which also helped really establish her role as one of the most righteous singers of the 60s! The set's maybe extremely noteworthy for Nina's original tune "Four ... read more CD

Also available Wild Is The Wind (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 12.99

Nina Simone — Wild Is The Wind (UHQCD pressing) ... CD

Philips/Verve (Japan), 1965. Used ... $12.99

A landmark album from Nina Simone – a set that really pushes her far past just the standard realm of jazz vocals, and which also helped really establish her role as one of the most righteous singers of the 60s! The set's maybe extremely noteworthy for Nina's original tune "Four ... read more CD

(Includes obi.)

Nina Simone — You've Got To Learn ... CD

Verve, 1966. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99

A really fantastic live album from Nina Simone – recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1966, and delivered with that hard-burning energy that always makes Nina's concert performances so mindblowing! There's a lean, mean groove to the record – sharply soulful piano from Simone, and ... read more CD

Also available
You've Got To Learn ... LP 21.99
You've Got To Learn (bone vinyl pressing) ... LP 23.99

Nina Simone — You've Got To Learn ... LP

Verve, 1966. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99

A really fantastic live album from Nina Simone – recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1966, and delivered with that hard-burning energy that always makes Nina's concert performances so mindblowing! There's a lean, mean groove to the record – sharply soulful piano from Simone, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Also available
You've Got To Learn ... CD 13.99
You've Got To Learn (bone vinyl pressing) ... LP 23.99

Nina Simone — You've Got To Learn (bone vinyl pressing) ... LP

Verve, 1966. New Copy ... $23.99 25.99

A really fantastic live album from Nina Simone – recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1966, and delivered with that hard-burning energy that always makes Nina's concert performances so mindblowing! There's a lean, mean groove to the record – sharply soulful piano from Simone, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Limited indie exclusive "bone" vinyl pressing!)

Also available
You've Got To Learn ... CD 13.99
You've Got To Learn ... LP 21.99

Sister Rosetta Tharpe — Gospel Train (LP sleeve edition) ... CD

Mercury/Verve, 1956. Used ... $11.99

Very hip gospel work by Sister Rosetta Tharp – singing here with her own guitar accompaniment, plus backing by small combos that include players like Ernie Hayes, Panama Francis, Ernest Richardson, and Harry Doc Bagby, who plays organ on about half the record. The sound is a folksy mix of ... (Gospel, Vocalists) read more CD

(2002 LP sleeve edition with the domestic obi.)

Sister Rosetta Tharpe — Gospel Truth – All New Recordings Of Great Gospel Hits ... LP

Verve, 1961. Very Good+ ... $43.99 48.99

One of the more obscure albums from the great Rosetta Tharpe – an early 60s session for Verve! (Gospel, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album

(Original pressing – very nice. Cover has some some light staining near the bottom, but overall this is a nice copy.)

Teri Thornton — I'll Be Easy To Find ... CD

Verve, 1999. Used ... Out Of Stock

... CD

Mel Torme — I Dig The Duke – I Dig The Count ... LP

Verve, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

An overlooked gem from Mel Torme's years at Verve – an album dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, set to some very upbeat, jazzy backings from Johnny Mandel! The album's quite swinging at points – and given the choice of material, Mel really breaks from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Mel Torme — Mel Torme Swings Shubert Alley ... LP

Verve, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Mel Torme takes on the sound of Broadway at the start of the 60s – but he does so in a very groovy way, thanks to hip backings from the amazing Marty Paich! The style here is as swinging and jazzy as the work that Mel and Marty cut together on the Bethlehem label in the late 50s – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Mel Torme — My Kind Of Music ... CD

Verve, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of Mel's best albums of jazz vocals! The record was cut in London, with work by arrangers Geoff Love, Tony Osborne, and Wally Stott – and it's got a wonderfully full quality that works perfectly with the vocals of "The Velvet Fog". Stott's best known as the arranger for Scott ... read more CD

(2000 digipak pressing.)

Mel Torme — My Kind Of Music ... LP

Verve, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

One of Mel's best albums of jazz vocals! The record was cut in London, with work by arrangers Geoff Love, Tony Osborne, and Wally Stott – and it's got a wonderfully full quality that works perfectly with the vocals of "The Velvet Fog". Stott's best known as the arranger for Scott ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

Mel Torme — Swingin' On The Moon ... CD

Verve, 1960. Used ... $6.99

Very groovy set of vocal tracks recorded by Mel during his years with Verve, and featuring some haunting arrangements by Russ Garcia. The title track – "Swingin' On The Moon" – is a goofy uptempo number of the sort that sometimes doesn't work, but which sounds very nice here, ... read more CD

(1998 digipak pressing.)

Mel Torme — Torme ... CD

Verve/Universal, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock

An overlooked gem from Mel – a great early album for Verve, one that's every bit as nice as his stellar work for the Bethlehem label! The set's got Mel singing with the Marty Paich orchestra – a good thing, too – as Marty's always been the best arranger for Mel's unique way of ... read more CD

(Out of print 2003 digipak pressing.)

Mel Torme — Torme ... CD

Verve, 1958. Used ... $1.99

An overlooked gem from Mel – a great early album for Verve, one that's every bit as nice as his stellar work for the Bethlehem label! The set's got Mel singing with the Marty Paich orchestra – a good thing, too – as Marty's always been the best arranger for Mel's unique way of ... read more CD

(Out of print.)

Mel Torme — Torme ... LP

Verve, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

An overlooked gem from Mel Torme – a great early album for Verve, one that's every bit as nice as his stellar work for the Bethlehem label! The set's got Mel singing with the Marty Paich orchestra – a good thing, too – as Marty's always been the best arranger for Mel's unique way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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