Vocalists — In Stock
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Blue Note, 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Sister Rosetta Tharpe —
Gospel Train (MCA) ... LP 
Mercury/MCA, Late 40s. Very Good ... $13.99
Very hip gospel work by Sister Rosetta Tharpe – singing here with her own guitar accompaniment, plus backing by small combos! The sound is a folksy mix of gospel and blues styles, with traces of early soul as well – and titles include "Didn't It Rain", "This Train", ... (Gospel, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(1980 pressing.)
Flying Dutchman/RCA (France), 1972. Used ... $10.99
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
(Out of print digipack pressing.)
Flying Dutchman, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
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
(Includes the stunning poster with full color cover image surrounded by a pink border! Cover has a cutout notch.)
Flying Dutchman/Mega, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... $4.99
A very nice live set by Leon – recorded with a great electric group that has Neal Creque on piano, Cornell Dupree on guitar, Oliver Nelson on alto, and added percussion by Sonny Morgan. The vibe is nice and free, and the tracks have a very spiritual sound, in the manner of the work that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear.)
Flying Dutchman, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
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
(Cover has a small split on the top seam and a spot of residue on the back.)
RCA, 1960. Very Good ... $3.99
Chorus vocals and jazzy orchestrations – a real standout from the classic HiFi years at RCA, and the kind of a set that makes us say "Mmmmm . . . Nice!" The record's the only one we've ever seen by Bob Thompson, but it's a real doozy – a set that blends together mostly female ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mmm Nice! (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 19.99(Black label Living Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
RCA (Japan), 1960. Used ... $19.99
Chorus vocals and jazzy orchestrations – a real standout from the classic HiFi years at RCA, and the kind of a set that makes us say "Mmmmm . . . Nice!" The record's the only one we've ever seen by Bob Thompson, but it's a real doozy – a set that blends together mostly female ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Mmm Nice! ... LP 3.99(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Dauntless, 1963. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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. Cover has some very light aging, but is pretty great overall!)
King (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $9.99
Groovy vocals from 70s Japan – a very hip male quintet, and one with the same harmony sound as The Four Freshmen or The Hi-Los! Given the date of the record, the tunes are a bit more contemporary – but still swung by the group with a very jazzy style, one that often has sweet small ... read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Concord, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Liberty, 1968. Near Mint- ... $9.99
An overlooked late 60s set from Mel Torme – surprisingly groovy at times! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing.)
Atlantic, 1975. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Great live work from a near-lost stretch of Mel Torme – a time when he wasn't recording as much as a few years before, but still has a hell of a lot of power in performance! Backings are tight and jazzy – served up by the Al Porcino, with the same punchy approach that Marty Paich gave ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great little live set from Mel Torme – and one that features the same jazzy style as his studio albums for the Bethlehem label from the 50s! The combo behind Mel is a smallish one – Marty Paich on piano and arrangements, Larry Bunker on vibes, Don Fagerquist on trumpet, Max Bennett ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing with deep groove.)
Atlantic, 1962. Near Mint- ... $11.99
One of the grooviest Mel Torme albums ever – a smoking little live set that has the Velvet Fog hitting a whole new soulful sound for the 60s – with a leaner groove than ever before! Backing is from the trio of pianist Jimmy Wisner – although Mel himself also plays a bit of piano ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & green label pressing with AT etch. Back cover has some writing in marker and a sticker spot.)
Columbia, 1966. Very Good+ ... $4.99
One of the greatest, straightest sets from Mel Torme – an all-classic batch of tracks that's quite different than his other album for Columbia! Torme checks in as a totally committed, totally serious jazz vocalist here – with an impeccable approach to the music that puts this album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with black text.)
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Very groovy! This is an excellent album of swinging tunes that Mel cut for Capitol – very much in the Now Sound vein of his Right Now album for Columbia, and like that one, a mix of late 60s pop tunes and more obscure numbers, all done in a punchy "in the lounge with" mode. Titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Lime greel label pressing)
Venise, 1957. Very Good ... $7.99
One of the best-ever Mel Torme jazz vocal albums – right up there with his best Bethlehem recordings! The set was recorded with Marty Paich's Dek-tette, who set the tone perfectly for the warmly perfect style of The Velvet Fog – and who, like Mel, manage to be totally polished, yet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam, ring & edge wear, and some doodles on front.)
Mel Torme —
Velvet & Brass ... CD Concord, 1995. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase.)
Gearbox (UK), 2019. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99 27.99
One of the most amazing jazz vocalists of our generation returns here with an incredible group – a majestic combo to match all the spiritual inclinations in his music – with work from Kamasi Washington on tenor, Mark De Clive-Lowe on piano, Miguel Atwood Ferguson on viola, and both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mothership (orange & purple vinyl pressing) ... LP 28.99
Gearbox (UK), 2019. New Copy 2LP ... $28.99 29.99
One of the most amazing jazz vocalists of our generation returns here with an incredible group – a majestic combo to match all the spiritual inclinations in his music – with work from Kamasi Washington on tenor, Mark De Clive-Lowe on piano, Miguel Atwood Ferguson on viola, and both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mothership ... LP 26.99(Limited "cosmic" colored vinyl pressing – Indie store exclusive! Only 500 copies worldwide.)
Pablo, 1972. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Arhoolie, Late 40s. Very Good ... $7.99
East West/New Design, 2018. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Rudy Vallee —
Songs Of A Vagabond Lover (10 inch LP) ... LP Capitol, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Later work from a near-lost time in the career of Rudy Vallee – a nice update of older songs, thanks to swinging arrangements by Billy May! Nice Capitol illustration too. LP, Vinyl record album
London, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
A jazzy session from European vocalist Caterina Valente – Love is from 1972, and is done with backings from the orchestra of Werner Muller. The sound is fuller, but still quite jazzy – as Muller's using some nice electric bass at the bottom of the backings, and allows for some great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing. Cover has a small peeled spot on back at the bottom.)
London, 1960. Near Mint- ... $13.99
A set cut with British maestro Edmundo Ros – in a style that's similar to some of his own albums from the time – not really straight Latin, but more a blend of tropical and exotic influences with some fuller big band modes! The style has almost an older sort of sound here – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great pressing – original stereo with blue back cover!)
El (UK), Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A very cool collection of female bossa nova records – one that really goes way past the usual! First up is Bossa Classica by Caterina Valente – a German singer by birth, but one who was really open to new styles from around the world – including lots of jazz, Latin, and Brazilian ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
Verve/Elemental (Spain), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
One of the grooviest Verve albums of all time – a rare American session from Brazilian legend Marcos Valle – and his only US album to feature vocals! The album's even dreamier than Valle's early bossa sides from Brazil – and the setting has some nice Verve-like touches from ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
Doxy, Early 60s. Sealed ... $19.99
Some of the earliest work ever recorded by Sylvie Vartan – the French female singer of the 60s who had a distinct rock and roll sound! Sylvie's vocals are sweet, but the backings she gets here – either from Eddie Vartan or Mickey Baker – have a harder 60s rockin edge that make ... (French, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette/EMI (Japan), 1961. Used ... $12.99
Sarah Vaughan may be known for an earlier recording of After Hours for the Columbia label in the 50s – but on this early 60s set for Roulette, the title really fits her style – and is perfect for the mature, melancholy way that Vaughan has of putting over a tune! Sarah always had a ... read more CD
Also available After Hours (Roulette) ... LP 14.99(Out of print – and still sealed with obi!)
Roulette, 1961. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Sarah Vaughan may be known for an earlier recording of After Hours for the Columbia label in the 50s – but on this early 60s set for Roulette, the title really fits her style – and is perfect for the mature, melancholy way that Vaughan has of putting over a tune! Sarah always had a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available After Hours (Roulette) ... CD 12.99(Stereo color bar pressing with AudioMatrix stamp.)
Mercury, 1958. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of our favorite albums ever by Sarah Vaughan – and a really jazz-based session that's totally hip! Sarah's working here live at the legendary London House nightclub in Chicago – singing with a small combo that includes Ronnell Bright on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Roy Haynes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove.)
Musical Heritage Society, 1973. Used 2 CDS ... $12.99
A 70s set from Sarah Vaughan, but one that's recorded in a classic small combo mode – acoustic overall, and a bit of a change from her other sessions for Mainstream Records! The date's a live one, and the tracks are taken at a looser level than some of Vaughan's studio work – a bit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roulette, 1960. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Sarah Vaughan definitely earns her divine nickname here – singing sublimely here in a warmly jazzy setting from her early years at Roulette Records! The style's a nice extension of Vaughan's best sides at Mercury – and is almost a nice back-to-basics approach, the kind of reminder that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Duke Ellington Songbook Vol 2 ... LP Pablo, 1979. Very Good ... $1.99
Sarah Vaughan takes on the work of Duke Ellington – almost presented here in a style that's similar to some of the Songbook albums on Verve from the 50s! Billy Byers handles most of the arrangements here – especially on the larger group numbers – but some tracks are also in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and some wear.)
Verve, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy, 1950s. Used ... $4.99
One of the fuller-sounding albums recorded by Sarah Vaughan for Emarcy in the 50s – a set of George Gershwin numbers, mostly set to large studio backings directed by Hal Mooney! The lush approach is a nice one for Vaughan, and an early hint of her talents in such a setting – one that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy, 1950s. Used ... $3.99
One of the fuller-sounding albums recorded by Sarah Vaughan for Emarcy in the 50s – a set of George Gershwin numbers, mostly set to large studio backings directed by Hal Mooney! The lush approach is a nice one for Vaughan, and an early hint of her talents in such a setting – one that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Harmony, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
EmArcy/Trip, 1955. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A hip album from Sarah Vaughan – one recorded with great jazz backings from Ernie Wilkins, and featuring a young Cannonball Adderley as the main soloist! The addition of Adderley's alto definitely brings a swinging sound to the set – a sense of soul that's even deeper than usual for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Plenty of magic here – a record with a different sound than some of Sarah Vaughan's earlier work – but one that's still pretty great! The backings here bring in plenty of strings, and a bit of voices – going for a full feel that's a bit like some of the country soul albums of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove.)
MGM, Late 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
Vaughan is backed by an orchestra for this collection of standards that she does in a style all her own. Tracks include "Tenderly", "Don't Blame Me", "I'm Thru With Love", "I Cover The Waterfront", "The Man I Love", "I've Got A Crush On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label deep groove pressing. Cover has a small split on the bottom seam.)
Mercury, 1958. Very Good+ ... $6.99
The title's a bit of a joke – because the record features a batch sidemen from the Count Basie band – Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Freddy Green, Billy Mitchell, Frank Foster, and others – all working with Sarah, but the Count's name is missing, due to contractual obligations! Despite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Mercury, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Roulette, 1963. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan (aka Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown) ... CD EmArcy/Polygram (Japan), 1954. Used ... $11.99
A jazz vocal masterpiece from Sarah Vaughn – one of her greatest albums ever, and a record that raised the bar for countless vocal sessions in years to come! Sarah's working here in an intimate group arranged by Ernie Wilkins, and featuring some sublime solo work from Clifford Brown, Paul ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Mercury/Universal (France), 1958. Used Gatefold ... $4.99
A really rich album by Sarah Vaughan – recorded in Paris in 1958, with orchestrations by Quincy Jones – and large group backing that includes some great tenor work by Zoot Sims! The session's one of Vaughan's most cohesive albums of the period, and although it's got "violins" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy/Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Both volumes of the Gershwin recordings with Hal Mooney – packaged in a unique 2LP set! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and splitting.)
EmArcy/Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
EmArcy, 1956. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Vaughan's nice jazz sides from the 50s on EmArcy, but cut with slightly larger backing, almost in the vein of some here concurrent pop oriented work at the Mercury parent label during the same time. Arrangements are by Hal Mooney, and Vaughan takes an approach that showcases how she ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mercury pressing with deep groove. Cover has split seams held with clear tape.)
Mercury, 1963. Very Good ... $8.99
Arrangements by Quincy Jones – with titles that include "I Feel Pretty", "Sassy's Blues", "I Cried For You", "Lover Man", and "What Is This Thing Called Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Mercury/Verve, 1964. Used ... $3.99
Sarah Vaughan and Henry Mancini – a surprising combination, and one that's served up in an equally surprising style! The set was cut at the height of Mancini's 60s popularity, but the overall feel is quite different than his groovy soundtracks – and much more in the mature, boozy style ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Essential Jazz, Mid 50s. Used 2CD ... $6.99
... CD
Mercury, 1958. Very Good ... $2.99
A really rich album by Sarah Vaughan – recorded in Paris in 1958, with orchestrations by Quincy Jones – and large group backing that includes some great tenor work by Zoot Sims! The session's one of Vaughan's most cohesive albums of the period, and although it's got "violins" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Mercury/Wing, 1958. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A really rich album by Sarah Vaughan – recorded in Paris in 1958, with orchestrations by Quincy Jones – and large group backing that includes some great tenor work by Zoot Sims! The session's one of Vaughan's most cohesive albums of the period, and although it's got "violins" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Roulette, 1962. Very Good ... $0.99
Sarah Vaughan gets some great backings here from Quincy Jones – who brings a nice sort of punch to the record, and makes it one of her grooviest from the early 60s! The style's still somewhat traditional – not as much in moddish Jones modes from a few years later – but there's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has a small split on the top seam and light surface wear.)
Sarah Vaughan & Her Trio —
Sarah Vaughan At Mister Kelly's (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mercury, 1957. Used ... $4.99
One of Sarah Vaughan's best albums from the 50s – a swinging live set caught at Chicago's Mister Kelly's night club – and recorded with very small combo backing! The album's a great contrast to some of Sarah's more fully arranged sets of the era – and it features piano from Jimmy ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sarah Vaughan & Michael Tilson Thomas —
Gershwin Live! ... LP CBS, 1982. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A later project done with music by Michael Tilson Thomas – featuring some great larger orchestral readings of George Gershwin numbers, sung with beautiful phrasing by Sarah Vaughan! LP, Vinyl record album
Mainstream, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful collaboration between Sarah Vaughan and Michel Legrand – and easily one of Sarah's greatest albums of the 70s! As he was doing with other singers at the time, Legrand helps Vaughan hit a new level of sophistication here – bringing in tunes that really get past simple pop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Masterseal, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Titles include "Bouncy", "What", "Every Bit", "Rose Noire", "Comes The Don", and "Beat Bounce". LP, Vinyl record album
Armando Curcio (Italy), Late 50s. Sealed Gatefold ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a small tear in front.)
Charlie Ventura & Mary Ann McCall —
Evening With Charlie Ventura & Mary Ann McCall ... LP Norgran, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $9.99
A great vocal setting for singer Mary Ann McCall – working here with hip small group backing from Charlie Ventura! Mary sings on half the album's six tracks, and the other six are instrumental workouts with Ventura's tenor in the lead. (Jazz, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Norgran pressing with trumpeter logo and deep groove. Cover has some light stains, discoloration from age, and some pencil on back.)
El (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
Groovy sounds from the Vernons Girls – a larger choir who were originally created in support of a Liverpool football team – but who shrunk to a trio by the early 60s, when they recorded some very rocking material! That latter sound of the group is our favorite here – and the set ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more CD
Jazz Haus (Germany), 2014. Used ... $2.99
A wonderfully strong set from singer Cecile Verny – thanks to a backing combo who's as proud and bold as her vocals! Often, a singer like this never gets the sort of groove she deserves – sometimes lost amidst some fuller R&B arrangements, or under-whelmed by trippier abstract ... read more CD
Patois, 2019. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Bluesway, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Eddie makes a nice little comeback here – singing in a style that's perhaps a bit rootsier than some of his classic sides, which actually had him working in a more sophisticated jazzy style – but which are still pretty nice, thanks to some good hard soul production. Titles include ... (Blues, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Epic, 1962. Near Mint- ... $0.99
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(Mono pressing. Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Epic, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label promo.)
Fontana (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $19.99 44.99
A great overview of one of the greatest 60s groups to ever record on the UK scene – the legendary Walker Brothers, who then spun off Scott Walker as a solo act – then reformed briefly for a few more records in the 70s! Scott Walker's solo work has become the stuff of legend over the ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Scepter/Sequel (UK), 1965. Used ... $15.99
Five albums into Dionne Warwick's classic run for Scepter Records, and she's still sounding great – head and shoulders above most other female pop singers of her generation, with a style that really sets a whole new standard for the time! Burt Bacharach handled most of the arrangements here ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino/Warner, 1960s. Used ... $8.99
Warner/Spy, 1974. Used ... $9.99
A surprise mid 70s hit for Dionne Warwick – a warm and bubbling bit of soul, done with uptown maestro Jerry Ragovoy in a perfect AM pop style! The centerpiece of the album is the super-hit tune "Then Came You" – a duet with The Spinners produced and arranged by Thom Bell at ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
EmArcy, 1955. Very Good+ ... $19.99
One of the best jazz-based sessions recorded by Dinah Washington in the 50s – appropriately titled Dinah Jams, which is a pretty good reference to the feeling of the set! The sessions were recorded in a relatively relaxed, intimate feel – not necessarily as unbridled as a true jam ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Mercury pressing with a deep groove.)
EmArcy, 1956. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A great little small group session for Dinah Washington – more jazz-based than some of her earlier or later work, sung with a small combo that includes Wynton Kelly on piano, Georgie Auld on tenor, and Herb Geller on alto. Tracks include "Look To The Rainbow", "Goodbye", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese mono Polygram pressing, EXPR-1036, with obi.)
Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $1.99
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Roulette, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear and sticker spots.)
Mercury, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Twelve tracks, including "You've Got Me Crying Again", "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind", "Stardust", "Harbor Lights", "You Taught Me", "Don't Go To Strangers", and "I Wish I Didn't Love You So". LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
EmArcy, Late 50s. Sealed ... $16.99
Excellent small group jazz work from Dinah – of the sort that's often quite tough to find on vinyl, and which represents some of her best work of all time! The album's got a good group of Mercury jazz players – like Clark Terry, Paul Quinichette, Cecil Payne, Wynton Kelly, and Jimmy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent 180 gram EU pressing on Pan Am.)
Acrobat (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 2CD ... $3.99
... CD
Roulette, 1962/1963. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $0.99
Great work from Dinah's sublime years on Roulette Records – mature music that's quite different than her earlier recordings! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
EmArcy, Mid 50s. Very Good- ... $11.99
The Hi Fi in the title might imply that there's a bit more going on here arrangement-wise than on some of Dinah's other albums – but the scoring by Hal Mooney is still pretty straight, in a sophisticated jazzy mode that works best with the vocals, and which never overwhelms the singing for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label drummer logo pressing with deep groove. Cover has oxidation under the gloss.)
Mercury, 1950s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small stain on the bottom right corner.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Back cover has a name in pen.)
Mercury, 1957. Very Good- ... $4.99
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(Mono Wing pressing with deep groove. Cover has light staining along the spine.)
EmArcy, Late 50s. Sealed ... $13.99
Swingin is right – as Dinah lets go with Quincy Jones orchestra, singing strong and hard in a set that's one of her best jazz sides from the 50s! Quincy knows how to mix just the right doses of straight jazz and tighter vocal arrangements – and Dinah's very comfortably at home in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent 180 gram EU pressing on Jazz Wax.)
EmArcy/Verve, Late 50s. Used ... $2.99
Swingin is right – as Dinah lets go with Quincy Jones orchestra, singing strong and hard in a set that's one of her best jazz sides from the 50s! Quincy knows how to mix just the right doses of straight jazz and tighter vocal arrangements – and Dinah's very comfortably at home in the ... read more CD
(Out of print Verve Master Edition.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Classic late work from Dinah Washington – arranged and conducted by Belford Hendricks with a sublime feel that's perfect for her vocals! Titles include "This Bitter Earth", "Unforgettable", "When I Fall In Love", "The Song Is Ended", "This Love Of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a stained corner with some peeling.)
Frances Wayne —
Frances Wayne ... LP Brunswick, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $4.99
Neal Hefti handles arrangements here – which gives the record a much groovier feel than you'd guess from the look of the cover! Titles include "Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe", "Bill", "Siboney", "Am I Blue", "Stormy Weather", and "Mean ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label promo. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and clear tape on the seams and spine.)
Atlantic (Japan), 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $54.99
A wonderful little record from Frances Wayne – thanks to some great arrangements from Neal Hefti! Hefti's approach here is just perfect – not as over the top as his work with Count Basie, but with the right blend of sophistication and soulfulness to make Wayne sound great – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing! Part of the Jazz Analog Premium Collection!)
Savoy, 2002. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Cutout hole through case and tray card.)
Jewel City Jazz, 2019. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Clover, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Obscure work from vocalist Kitty White – an unusual LA album from the late 60s! Features some tracks recorded in Paris, with backings from Art Simmons – and others with tenor from Johnny Griffin, Dexter Gordon, and Teddy Edwards – who each play on a few tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1955. Good+ ... $5.99
Kitty White's first album for Mercury – a sublime set recorded right at the height of Mercury's jazz years – and done in a personal, unfettered style that's really great – right up there with more famous albums for the label by Dinah Washington or Sarah Vaughan from the same time. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Emarcy pressing with drummer logo and deep groove. Vinyl has some oxidation.)
Cherry Pie, 2015. Used ... $0.99
... CD
Liberty Music Shop, Early 50s. Very Good ... $59.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Audiophile, 1939/1940. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jazz Legends, 1930s/1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
