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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Janis Siegel —
Experiment In White ... CD 
Atlantic/Wounded Bird, 1982. Used ... $14.99
Featuring a long list of guest artists including Les Paul, Eric Gale, Randy Brecker, Whitney Houston, Ron Carter, Art Neville, Dr. John, Tommy Flanagan, David "Fathead" Newman, and Pacquito D'Rivera. CD
(Out of print.)
Warner, 1959. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
RCA/Water, 1969. New Copy ... $7.99 17.98
One of the weirdest records ever from Shel Silverstein – and that's saying a heck of a lot, given what a weirdo he is! The set was recorded hot on the heels of the big Johnny Cash recording of "Boy Named Sue" – and it features Shel singing that famous tune, plus a host of ... read more CD
Shel Silverstein —
Crouchin On The Outside ... LP Janus, 1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Elektra/Water, 1959. New Copy ... $7.99 17.98
Hairy Jazz indeed – an unkempt beast of a jazzy batch of tunes by the inimitable Shel Silverstein – cut in Chicago with a group dubbed the Red Onions! Shel & the boys take on vocal jazz standards of the day for this late 50s set – and only a couple of Shel originals. You ... read more CD
RCA (Germany), Late 50s/1960s/1970s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing.)
Nina Simone —
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood ... CD Mercury, Mid 60s. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Carrere/Verve, 1982. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
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
Colpix, 1960. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Capitol, 1958. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of Frank Sinatra's last great ballad albums for Capitol – a sad and dreamy batch of tunes that kicks off with the incredible "Only The Lonely" – one of those Sinatra torch songs that's so great, so sad, nobody else has ever been able to record a better version, nor have ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Mexican pressing.)
Frank Sinatra —
Paris Concert – 1962 ... CD Encore, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A rare live recording from 1962! The set is over an hour long and includes "Day In Day Out", "Second Time Around", "My Funny Valentine", "Chicago", and "One For My Baby" – 24 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print.)
CBS, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2CD ... $4.99
Tracks include "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Castle Rock", "April In Paris", "Laura", "You'll Never Know", "Stormy Weather", and "You Go To My Head". CD
(CD come in individual jewel cases.)
Frank Sinatra —
Unheard Frank Sinatra Vol 1 – As Time Goes By – Actual Rehearsals & Broadcasts 1942 to 1946 ... CD Vintage Jazz Classics, Mid 40s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Reprise, 1962. Used ... $6.99
Sinatra-Basie is the inaugural effort from the 2 leaders and the stellar orchestra – and it's a great one. Sinatra is as charismatic and loose out front as he's ever been on record, and the Basie & his players swing brilliantly with arrangements by Neal Hefti. Titles include "Pennie ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Reprise, 1973. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Frank Sinatra & Others —
Sinatra – Soundtrack To The CBS Mini-Series ... CD Reprise, 1930s/1940s. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Tray cards have cutout holes in upper right corner.)
Reprise, 1966. Used ... $3.99
A classic Vegas moment for Sinatra – with accompaniment by Count Basie, and arrangements from Quincy Jones, to boot! The set features some great spoken bits – really one of the first chances the American mainstream got to taste the Vegas vibe – and titles include "It Was A ... read more CD
Also available Sinatra At The Sands ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie —
Sinatra At The Sands ... CD Reprise, 1966. Used ... $3.99
A classic Vegas moment for Sinatra – with accompaniment by Count Basie, and arrangements from Quincy Jones, to boot! The set features some great spoken bits – really one of the first chances the American mainstream got to taste the Vegas vibe – and titles include "It Was A ... read more CD
Also available Sinatra At The Sands ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Artanis/DCC, Early 60s. Used ... $18.99
The legendary concert – presented here on a gold disc! Loads of classic patter and changed-up songs from the glory days of the Rat Pack! CD
(Out of print, limited edition, gold CD pressing mastered by Steve Hoffman.)
Nancy Sinatra —
Sugar ... LP Reprise, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Though one of her groovy Hazlewood produced albums, she only does two Hazlewood-penned tunes on this one: "Coastin", and "Sugar Town". The rest of the songs are the old-timey standards like "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Vagabond Shoes", "Let's Fall In ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono tri-color pressing. Cover has a small cutout grommet.)
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood —
Nancy & Lee ... LP Reprise, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet moody stuff from the period when the duo of Ms. Sinatra and Mr. Hazelwood was electric in the studio. This was back when he used to call her "Nasty" through the headphones in the vocal booth, and when the two of them put out such spooky spooky material as "Some Velvet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & brown label stereo pressing.)
MPS, Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Heavenly work by one of the greatest vocal jazz combos ever! The Singers Unlimited cut many mighty albums for MPS with arrangements by some of the label's best bandleaders – but this one features them all alone, with only their voices to hold them up, which they do wonderfully, thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PAUSA.)
MPS, 1975. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Some of the best-remembered work of this legendary vocal group – a sublime session of unaccompanied vocals, done with no other instrumentation alongside the warm harmonies of the quartet! The sound here is really amazing – simple, elegant, but filled with undeniable magic – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on PAUSA.)
MPS, 1974. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Incredibly sweet vocal work from the Singers Unlimited – impeccably arranged by harmony stalwart Gene Puerling, and recorded with sublime perfection by the MPS crew! Backings are by Les Hooper, and titles include "We've Only Just Begun", "Look Around", "Snowfall" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear.)
MPS, 1977. Near Mint- ... $2.99
One of the grooviest albums cut by this legendary MPS vocal group – a set that has some very hip friends from the American scene – who blend perfectly with the soaring vocals that the quartet forged in Germany for the MPS label! The music features vocal arrangements from group leader ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pausa pressing. Cover has light wear and a bit of aging.)
MPS (Germany), 1975. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has light wear.)
MPS, 1973. Near Mint- ... $2.99
One of the coolest albums ever cut by the Singers Unlimited – thanks to great instrumentation from the mighty Art Van Damme! Art plays accordion – in a way that works perfectly with the banks of sound and sweetness we love from the group – an instrument whose own breathy tones ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Custom Fidelity, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Jennie Smith —
Jennie ... LP RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An overlooked vocal session from RCA – recorded in that magical year of 1957, when it seemed the label would never stop putting out great music! Jennie Smith is one of the lesser-known girl singers on the label, but she definitely fits in well with their approach – getting full ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Concord, 1991. Used ... $2.99
Keely Smith steps out at a more dynamic level than most of her solo recordings we remember from the old days – doing a pretty great job of here of paying tribute to Frank Sinatra during the height of his years at Capitol Records! The backings are lively and swinging – handled by the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Harmony, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Laughing Horse, 1999. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Rogue Art (France), 2020. New Copy ... $7.99 16.99
Really evocative songs from French vocalist Claudia Solal – delivered here with some creative sounds on piano from Benoit Delbecq, at a level that illuminates the words and vocal phrasing quite differently than conventional accompaniment! Solal's songs alone are amazing – written and ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Warner/Collectors Choice, 1961. Used ... $8.99
Joanie Sommers thinks young here – not in a teen pop sense, but in a style that has plenty of youthful variety in the mix! The album's served up in two different modes – side one is a big band side, with backings from the great Marty Paich – and side two is a live performance, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner, 1959. Very Good- ... $6.99
A great little record that's way more jazz than some of Joanie Sommers' other albums – thanks to arrangements from Marty Paich and Tommy Oliver – both of whom help things stay lively, even when sweet – and almost give the album a similar feel to some of the best Bethlehem or Mode ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original grey label deep groove pressing.)
Warner, 1963. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Joanie Sommers takes on the seasons of the years – in a sweet little concept album that's almost her equivalent of Julie London's famous Calendar Girl record! Stan Applebaum's on hand to help with arrangements, and his styles here are a mix of jazzy backgrounds and some fuller, lusher styles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear and some staple holes in one corner.)
Capitol, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Great proof that Jeri Southern's a hell of a jazz singer in just the right setting – and this album's just the right setting! The set features Jeri live at the Crescendo – working with small group backing at the famous LA nite spot – including piano from Dick Hazard, who also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing.)
Jeri Southern —
Coffee, Cigarettes & Memories ... LP Roulette, 1958. Very Good ... $7.99
Ahhh . . . What a mix – and the music is as evocative and smokey as the title and the cover! Jeri Southern's never sounded so good – working here with Lennie Hayton on a set of sad songs of lost love – and the album's proof that she could really be a great jazz-styled singer when ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Forum blue label stereo pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Philips, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
All the great ones – "Stay Awhile", "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me", "Wishin & Hopin", "All Cried Out", "I Only Want To Be With You", and "In The Middle Of Nowhere". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Dusty Springfield —
Son Of A Preacher Man/Atlantic, 1968. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Philips, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $12.99
Fantastic early soul from Dusty Springfield – material recorded in England, but done with a style that's every bit as warmly wonderful as her later American sessions in the south! Even before hitting Memphis or Muscle Shoals, Springfield brings a sense of soul to her music that most of her ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Blue Note, 2020. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Maybe the straightest jazz set we've heard to date from Kandace Springs – a record that's got a great old school vibe overall, and the sorts of moody, dark-tinged qualities that takes us back to vintage material by Abbey Lincoln or Nina Simone – something we might not have said about ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Woman Who Raised Me ... LP 18.99
Blue Note, 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $18.99
Maybe the straightest jazz set we've heard to date from Kandace Springs – a record that's got a great old school vibe overall, and the sorts of moody, dark-tinged qualities that takes us back to vintage material by Abbey Lincoln or Nina Simone – something we might not have said about ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mammoth, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Mammoth, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Jo Stafford —
Autumn In New York/Capitol (UK), Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing. Cover has a price sticker remnant.)
Vocalion, 1950s. Sealed ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is partially open on the top right corner.)
Columbia, 1960. Very Good- ... $9.99
They certainly got the title right on this one – as Jo's singing a great batch of jazz-based tracks – and getting help from an array of small group players that include Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges, Conte Candoli, and Ray Nance! Arrangements are by Johnny Mandel, in a warmly chromatic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting in the top seam and a small name in marker on back.)
Capitol, 1992. Very Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing.)
Columbia, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Cecilia Stalin, 2015. Used ... $4.99
We've always loved vocalist Cecilia Stalin, no matter what the setting – but here, she might be in the best company ever – working with jazzy backings from Khari Cabral Simmons and other members of the Atlanta scene – on a record that's drenched in soul from the very first note! ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more CD
(CDr release packaged in a slim sleeve.)
RCA, 1957. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Plenty of blue tones in Kay Starr's music here – those sad-tinged sounds that made her a real standout in 50s pop, served up here with some slightly jazzier elements as well! The record's a nice contrast to some of Kay's more familiar hits – in that it still shows her singing strongly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Kay Starr —
Capitol Collector's Series ... CD Capitol, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
Capitol, 1954. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has a bumped corner.)
Liberty, Mid 40s. Very Good ... $14.99
Great early work from Kay Starr – a singer who cut plenty of pop in the 50s, but who's working in much jazzier territory on this material from the mid 40s! The sides were all originally issued as 78rpm singles, and later put together as the full LP pictured on the cover – and Starr's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing.)
Paramount, Late 60s. Sealed ... $9.99
An obscure one for both artists – and a surprisingly nice match! LP, Vinyl record album
Modern, 1947/1949/1956. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label deep groove pressing. Cover has a split top seam held with clear tape.)
Capitol, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has minor splitting.)
Capitol, 1958. Very Good ... $1.99
The title certainly gets it right – as Dakota Staton is definitely dynamic on this one, but not in a way that's hokey or forced at all! Instead, the record nicely lifts Staton from some of the more laidback and bluesy modes of her other 50s records – into a fuller range of styles that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing.)
Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Whaling City Sound, 2009. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
Carol Stevens with Phil Moore —
That Satin Doll (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Quite an unusual record from singer Carol Stevens – a singer who often vocalizes wordlessly, in an eerie, haunting way that's really compelling! Carol's got a breathy voice, and if she was singing the words, she'd no doubt come off as a bit of a sexpot – but here, working with ... read more CD
(Out of print – includes obi!)
Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Titles include "Mea Culpa Baby", "Carousels", "Old Folks", "Port Of New York", "The Pointillist", and "Something Wicked". LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has some wear with a tracklist sticker.)
Columbia, 1958. Very Good ... $1.99
The Kirby Stone Four were not always as right-on as other vocal quartets of their time, like the Four Freshmen or Hi-Lo's – but this album is one of their best, and features the group grooving in a tight harmony sound, with little of the "comedy" that sometimes mars other albums. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and some aging.)
Nonesuch, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Columbia, 1985. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Columbia, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Quadraphonic pressing.)
Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound mono pressing.)
Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 360 sound pressing.)
Barbra Streisand —
People ... LP Columbia, 1964. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Stash, 1985. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Arranged by Keith Ingham. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a chewed corner.)
Capitol/Right Stuff, 1954. Used ... $2.99
Quite possibly our favorite album ever by the enigmatic Yma Sumac – thanks to some lively arrangements by Billy May, who gives the set a swinging jazzy groove! As you might guess from the cover, the style here is more in a Latin jazz mode than some of Yma's other more ethereal work – ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
London, 1966. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Tierney Sutton —
On The Other Side ... CD Telarc, 2007. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Hickory, 1967. Sealed ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Shrinkwrap has a large hole in front. Cover has promo ink stamps and some wear where exposed.)
Decca, Late 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
Arrangements by Ralph Burns – and titles include "He Loves & She Loves", "So Far", "When A Woman Loves A Man", "I Am Loved", "Alone Too Long", and "Hands Across The Table". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a split top seam.)
Kapp, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Poker/P-Vine (Japan), 1977. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $34.99
Warmly crafted vocal work from Erik Tagg – a Dutch singer who'd relocated to Texas by the time of this mid 70s set – singing here in English with some nicely jazzy backings on the set! There's a style here that's a bit singer/songwriter, but somewhat deeper too – one that has a ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rendezvous (with bonus tracks) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 26.99
Poker/P-Vine (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $26.99
Warmly crafted vocal work from Erik Tagg – a Dutch singer who'd relocated to Texas by the time of this mid 70s set – singing here in English with some nicely jazzy backings on the set! There's a style here that's a bit singer/songwriter, but somewhat deeper too – one that has a ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Rendezvous ... LP 34.99
Sony (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $19.99
Japanese singer Yukihiro Takahashi pays tribute to the classier side of European vocals here in this mellow gem from the late 70s – an album that's done with production help from Ryuichi Sakamoto, in an easygoing mode that fits the "city music" style that was the best side of ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Cellar Live (Canada), 2018. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Slight mark through back of case.)
Jacky Terrasson & Cassandra Wilson —
Rendezvous ... CD Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $2.99
Sister Rosetta Tharpe —
Sister Rosetta's Gospel Train ... CD Fuel 2000, Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Leon Thomas takes his vocals to new heights – moving past the straight spiritual jazz modes of his work with Pharoah Sanders, to embrace a whole host of new styles too! There's a slight trace of the blues promised in the title, but always inflected through a more soulful approach overall ... read more CD
Flying Dutchman, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $7.99
A tasty compilation of Leon Thomas' work for the Flying Dutchman label – work that's clearly his best over the years, and which retains the original style of spiritual soul jazz that he pioneered with Pharoah Sanders. The groove here runs from open-ended soul jazz to some tighter numbers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Flying Dutchman, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
Wonderful work from Leon Thomas – easily one of his greatest albums ever, and a set that was recorded at the same time he was working with Pharoah Sanders! Thomas really rose to fame on Sanders' classic "The Creator Has A Master Plan" – and this set really takes off from that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later white label pressing.)
Dauntless, 1963. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Obscure set of sexy vocal numbers, sung by Teri Thornton with some nice backing by Larry Wilcox and his orchestra. Thornton's got a polished style that resembles some of Sarah Vaughan's Mercury recordings of the mid and late 50s, and the backing is lush and dreamy, and works well with her voice. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove.)
Classics (France), 1932/1933/1941/1942. Used ... $16.99
... CD
Concord, 1982. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
In our opinion, Carmen always sounds best when she's singing with a small jazz combo backing her up – which is why we dig this tasty set from the early 80s, recorded with a great group led by Cal! The album's got some nice Latin touches – thanks to piano by Mark Levin, and conga work ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Albany, 2017. Used ... $8.99
... CD
Bethlehem/Shout Factory, Late 50s. Used ... $4.99
Excellent work from Mel Torme – material recorded in the late 50s for Bethlehem Records – easily one of our favorite periods in the career of the Velvet Fog! The tunes here are tremendous – numbers that are tightly jazzy, often with hip west coast backing from arranger Marty ... read more CD
(Tray card has a cutout hole.)
Atlantic, 1962. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of Mel Torme's hippest albums of the 60s – and a strong shift towards more swinging material after some of his mellower work for other labels! There's a bit of electric piano in the mix, and plenty of that Atlantic records pop/soul jazz approach – a take on soul jazz that's similar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green & blue label pressing in great shape!)
