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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Luciana Souza —
Answer To Your Silence ... CD 
NYC, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features George Garzone on tenor and soprano sax, David Kikoski on piano, John Lockwood on bass, and Ignacio Berroa on drums. CD
(Still sealed.)
Irene Kral —
Lady Of Lavender ... CD Jazz West, Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Not much here in the way of notes, but a great little session – one of those mature, intimate sessions that Irene Kral recorded so beautifully in the later years of her life! The track selection is quite strong – lesser-known numbers that offer a sophisticated look at love and live, ... read more CD
Cab Calloway —
Are You Hep To The Jive? ... CD Columbia/Sony, Late 30s/1940s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Hey Now, Hey Now", "Are You All Reet?", "Hep Cat's Love Song", "Papa's In Bed With His Britches On", "Chant Of The Jungle", "I Want To Rock", "Boog It', and "Minnie The Moocher" – 22 tracks total. CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Junko Mine —
Honeysuckle Rose – Junko Sings The Blues ... CD Lob (Japan), 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Joined by Cedar Walton on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Connie Kay on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Kalin Twins —
When ... CD Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Richie Cole with Eddie Jefferson —
Hollywood Madness ... LP 
Muse, 1980. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A great example of the Muse Records charm of altoist Richie Cole – bop-fired creativity at its peak, mixed with some added contemporary elements to keep things fresh! In this case, Richie's horn takes on some key bop classics, but also opens up a bit with vocalsits too – Eddie ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some price sticker remnants.)
Dave Brubeck & Jimmy Rushing —
Brubeck & Rushing ... LP Columbia, 1960. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the coolest collaborations of Dave Brubeck's years at Columbia Records – and one of the greatest jazz sessions from vocalist Jimmy Rushing too! On paper, the modernist Brubeck and Kansas City roots singer Rushing would seem to be a very unlikely pair – but by this time in his ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Brubeck & Rushing (with bonus track) ... CD 7.99(Blue label stereo CSP Collectors Series pressing.)
Gil Scott-Heron/Arista, 1975. Very Good Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Gil Scott Heron's first album for Arista – very much in the mellow soul jazz work of his legendary album on Strata East! The record features some wonderfully moody jazz backing that really marks a shift in Gil's style – never going too far over the top, but hitting a sweet groove that ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with split seams, some ringwear, small stained spots, heavy wear at the spine, and some flaking at the edges. Labels have initials in red marker.)
Samara Joy —
Linger Awhile ... CD Verve, 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Samara Joy is a rare jazz singer – the sort who manages to have ties to the past, but also really bring so much of her own spirit to the music – not subtle inflections on the tunes, but instead this really personal style that has her absorbing older tracks and turning them into ... read more CD
Also available Linger Awhile ... LP 23.99
Linger Awhile ... LP 18.99
Mark Murphy —
Songbook ... CD 32 Jazz, 1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Mark Murphy —
Some Time Ago ... CD High Note, 2000. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Tony Bennett/Fantasy/Craft, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
If you've ever doubted the real jazz sensibility of Tony Bennett, then this is an album to change your mind – because Tony's working here in a marvelously unadorned setting – with only the piano of Bill Evans to back him up! The record's a rare gem from years after Bennett was cracking ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great pressing – heavy vinyl and cover!)
Astrud Gilberto —
Great Women Of Song – Astrud Gilberto ... LP Verve, Mid 60s. New Copy ... $23.99 25.99
There's few singers lovelier than Astrud Gilberto – and this "great women" set is a perfect introduction to her music – a package filled with the key cuts she recorded for Verve Records during the big bossa nova boom of the 60s – a movement that lifted Astrud from ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Meshell Ndegeocello —
Omnichord Real Book ... LP Blue Note, 2023. New Copy 2LP ... $32.99 34.99
Meshell Ndegeocello just seems to grow more and more with each new record – quite a feat, given how unique she was at the start! Yet this record clearly marks a new chapter in her wonderful legacy – effortlessly weaving together soul, funk, and plenty of jazzy inspiration – all ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Vic Damone —
On The Street Where You Live/Capitol (UK), 1963/1964. Used ... $9.99
Swinging vocals from the great Vic Damone – an excellent singer of the show/lounge circuit, represented here by two excellent albums from his Capitol years! On The Street Where You Live features Vic working with Pete King arrangements, in a set of mostly-show tunes – redone by Damone's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
David Frishberg —
Live At Vine Street ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1984. Used ... $4.99
A charming little set from the great Dave Frishberg – easily one of the hippest singers and songwriters in jazz during the past few decades! The set's got Dave working solo – just singing along with his own piano accompaniment – in a whimsical way that matches the same sort of ... read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
Slim Gaillard —
Laughing In Rhythm – Best Of The Verve Years ... CD Verve, 1950s. Used ... $6.99
Insanely great work from Slim Gaillard, the self-styled LA hipster who rose to prominence in the wartime blues and jazz scene, and who continued to wow audiences for years with his unique blend of hipster jazz! This CD features some of Slim's best work – recorded for Verve in the 50s, and ... read more CD
(Out of print. Tray card has a couple slight age marks.)
Billie Holiday —
Billie Holiday At Jazz At The Philharmonic (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1945/1946/1947/1957/1958. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Some of the earliest Billie Holiday work for Verve Records – material recorded in a mid 40s Jazz At The Philharmonic session, already showing the great setting the label was able to allow! Billie's voice is wonderful – really coming into its own mature modes – and backing is by a ... read more CD
(1994 pressing.)
Billie Holiday —
Billie Holiday Story Vol 2 ... LP Columbia, Late 30s/Early 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A seminal collection of material that was originally issued on 78s – Okeh and Brunswick label releases, and the work that helped cement Billie Holiday's reputation as a groundbreaking vocalist at the end of the 30s! Some tracks have Billie singing with the orchestra of pianist Teddy Wilson, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has faint ring wear, bump on the spine.)
Abbey Lincoln —
Abbey Sings Abbey ... CD Verve, 2007. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Astrud Gilberto —
I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do ... CD Verve (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
One of the darkest albums ever recorded by Astrud Gilberto – her 60s last session for Verve Records, and a batch of beautifully moody tunes throughout! Arrangements are by Albert Gorgoni, who'd handled Gilberto's previous September 69 album – but the style here is a bit mellower, a bit ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
Sheila Jordan —
Little Song ... CD High Note, 2003. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Doris Day —
Cuttin' Capers ... LP Columbia, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear.)
Peggy Lee —
Norma Deloris Egstrom From Jamestown North Dakota ... LP Capitol/EMI, 1972. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A really unique later album from Peggy Lee – one that's so different than the brash confidence of her early material, and which shows her really perfecting that boozy, mature sound that she brought to a handful of gems like this! The album's got a truly adult approach to pop that was less ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has faint ring wear.)
Demis Roussos —
Reflection ... LP Mercury, 1984. Very Good ... $4.99
Willard Robinson/Capitol, 1948. Very Good+ ... $29.99
With Paul Weston and his orchestra. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams, light surface wear & aging.)
Etta Jones —
My Mother's Eyes ... LP Muse, 1977. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A nice back to basics session from jazz singer Etta Jones – recorded with backing by a small combo that includes Houston Person on tenor – and done in the laidback style that always seems to bring out the best in her singing. Other players include Idris Muhammad, Jimmy Ponder, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring and edge wear, clear tape on the spine.)
Joe Williams —
Joe Williams Live ... LP Fantasy, 1973. Very Good+ ... $0.99
One of the nice records made by Joe during his funky comeback of the late 60s/early 70s. He's singing here in a setting that's decidedly hipper than on earlier albums – with the early 70s Nat/Cannonball Adderley collective that includes George Duke on piano, Carol Kaye on bass, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover is great!)
Ray Charles —
Complete Country & Western Recordings – 1959 to 1986 ... CD Rhino/ABC, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Mid 80s. Used 4CD & Book ... $32.99
Sublime stuff! Sure, it's easy to sit back and say that you don't really dig Ray Charles albums that mix together country music and soul, and that you prefer his hard raw raunchy Atlantic recordings from the earlier days. But let's be honest, Ray really made his biggest splash with this stuff ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Includes slipcase and book – all in excellent shape!)
Nina Simone —
At The Village Gate ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used ... $3.99
An album recorded relatively early in the career of singer Nina Simone – but a set that already shows the very unique approach that would make her a legend by the time the 60s moved on! Even the very first tune is a stunner – a haunting reworking of the favorite "Just In Time" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Louis Prima —
Wildest! (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, Late 50s. Used ... $1.99
One of Louie's greatest albums ever – a hard-swingin batch of vocal group tunes, with all the sound that made him famous! The album was cut at the height of Louie's career back in the 50s – with vocals by Keely Smith on 2 tracks, and backing by the tight combo of Sam Butera and The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nina Simone —
Amazing Nina Simone/Collectables, Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
23 classic tracks from Nina's prime early years – laid out on one studio LP, and one great live set, recorded at Town Hall in New York! Titles include classics like "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair", "Fine & Mellow", and "I Don't Want Him" – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Shirley Horn —
Close Enough For Love (with bonus tracks) ... CD Verve, 1989. Used ... $3.99
With some nice guest tenor work from Buck Hill! Titles include "Get Out Of Town", "Beautiful Friendship", "I Got Lost In His Arms", "Come Fly With Me", and "So I Love You". CD
Sheila Jordan —
Portrait Of Sheila ... CD Blue Note, 1962. Used ... $4.99
One of the only two vocal jazz albums that the Blue Note label recorded back in the day – and a haunting batch of tracks from a young Sheila Jordan! The style here is quite different than that of Jordan's later, more experimental records – and this early session shows her as an ... read more CD
(First CD pressing.)
Modernaires —
Stop Look & Listen! (10-inch) ... LP Coral, 1953. Very Good- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear & aging, tiny split on the bottom seam.)
Edith Piaf —
Edith Piaf Sings (10-inch) ... LP Columbia, 1950. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Susannah McCorkle —
From Bessie To Brazil ... CD Concord, 1993. Used ... $1.99
Features Allen Farnham on piano, Howard Alden on guitar, Dick Oatts on alto sax and flute, and Ken Peplowski on tenor sax and clarinet. CD
Peggy Lee —
Sugar 'N' Spice ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... $3.99
Peggy's sweet as sugar, but working here with a heck of a lot of spice – thanks to arranger Benny Carter, who brings in a wonderfully jazzy feel to the set! The album's one of Peggy's best from her comeback years at Capitol – and a prime example of the syncopated, slinking mode of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has some fading at the edges and a small split in the bottom seam. Label has a sticker spot.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Like Someone In Love ... LP Verve, 1957. Very Good- ... $7.99
Titles include "Midnight Sun", "You're Blase", "Night Wind", "Hurry Home", "What's New", "Close Your Eyes", "More Than You Know", "There's A Lull In My Life", and "How Long Has This Been Going On". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split spine, clear tape on the top seam, light surface wear & aging.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Swingin' Easy ... CD EmArcy/Polygram, 1954/1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Very nice jazz-oriented material that has Sarah working with Jimmy Jones, one of her best accompanists, or John Malachi, who was in Billy Eckstine's band at the same time Sarah was with the group. All the tracks have nice small combo instrumentation – and Sarah keeps things nice and warm ... read more CD
(1992 pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
After Hours (Roulette) ... CD Roulette, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 9.99
Etta Jones —
Don't Go To Strangers ... LP Prestige, 1960. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Could anyone ever utter a sexier line than "Don't go to strangers, come to me?" We think not, and it's material like that that makes the album a real killer from Etta Jones – one of her best from the 60s, cut when she was really developing her skills as a vocalist, but still had ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Vinyl has oxidation on side 2. Cover is nice.)
Ray Charles —
Ray Charles Story Vol 1 ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington —
Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur ... CD Verve, 1966. Used 2 CDs ... $3.99
A superstar performance from the Antibes jazz festival at Cote D'Azur – one that features Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington sharing the stage, in a concert that was also recorded for a film! Most numbers here feature the full Ellington orchestra backing Ella up – but a few other ... read more CD
Also available Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur ... LP 7.99(Sealed late 90s pressing.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Lullabies Of Birdland ... CD Decca, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
Seminal pre-Verve work by Ella Fitzgerald – a variety of early singles from the late 40s and early 50s, collected together in one full album by Decca! Even at this point in her career, the Fitzgerald magic is firmly in place – sensitively taking on familiar lyrics on some tunes, ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Diana Krall —
Only Trust Your Heart ... CD GRP, 1994. Used ... $1.99
Features Stanley Turrentine, Ray Brown, Christian McBride, and Lewis Nash. CD
(Out of print.)
Blujazz, 2008. Used ... $4.99
Amazing work from singer Dee Alexander – a wonderfully soulful album of jazz vocals, and one that we'd rank right up there with our favorite records by Carmen Lundy or Dee Dee Bridgewater! Dee's a singer who's worked in Chicago for years, but we've honestly only begun to appreciate her ... read more CD
(Digipak has light wear.)
Artie Shaw —
Artie Shaw Plays Cole Porter (10-inch LP) ... LP MGM, 1946. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Ella Fitzgerald —
Misty Blue ... LP Capitol, 1968. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Arranged and conducted by Sid Feller. LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Morgana King —
Taste Of Honey (aka With A Taste Of Honey) ... CD Mainstream/Legacy, Mid 60s. Used ... $6.99
Arrangements by Torrie Zito, and titles include "All Blues", "Easy Living", "Prelude To A Kiss", "Fascinating Rhythm", "Bluesette", and "A Taste Of Honey". CD
(Out of print.)
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington —
Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur ... LP Verve, 1966. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
A superstar performance from the Antibes jazz festival at Cote D'Azur – one that features Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington sharing the stage, in a concert that was also recorded for a film! Most numbers here feature the full Ellington orchestra backing Ella up – but a few other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ella & Duke At The Cote D'Azur ... CD 3.99(70s stereo Polydor pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and a half split top seam.)
Carmen McRae —
In Person – San Francisco (aka Carmen McRae Live At Sugar Hill – San Francisco) ... LP Mainstream, 1962. Very Good ... $2.99
A wonderful set by Carmen McCrae – captured at San Francisco's Sugar Hill in 1962 – backed by a tight trio! Carmen is in sweet form here, very loose and and wise, and the group knows just how to fill out the sound. She scats loosely on the opening "Sunday", nearly hits a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Vinyl has a press flaw that clicks at the end of "I Didn't Know What Time It Was". Cover has light wear, some aging, and splitting in the top seam.)
Nicki Parrott —
Sakura Sakue ... CD Venus (Japan), 2012. Used ... $14.99
Tracks include "April In Paris", "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White", "Some Other Spring", "You Must Believe In Spring", "I'll Remember April", and "April Showers". CD
(Out of print.)
Dinah Washington —
Dinah Washington Sings ... LP Mercury/Wing, 1963. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label hi-fi stereo pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "Out In The Cold Again". Cover has some wear and aging, yellowed clear tape holding the seams and spine, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
Mel Torme —
Songs Of New York ... LP Atlantic, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
One of Mel's best non-Bethlehem albums, and a record that's as much a loving tribute to New York as any you'll ever buy! Kind of funny, too, because in Mel's California Suite, there's all this stuff about how lousy New York is – but by the time of this early 60s recording, Mel's clearly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue in a barcode cover, with a promo stamp, some ring and edge wear, and slightly wavy panels.)
Ray Charles —
Genius + Soul = Jazz ... LP Impulse, 1960. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
A wonderful chapter in the career of Ray Charles – and a key album in helping raise his respect level a notch or two in the early 60s! We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Genius + Soul = Jazz (180 gram pressing) ... LP 21.99(Mono orange & black label pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has some surface wear and aging, small sticker at the top left, large spots of gloss separation at the spine, some gloss separation at the bottom edge, and small ink stamp inside the gatefold. Q)
Ute Lemper —
Punishing Kiss ... CD Decca, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
Pieces Of A Man (with bonus tracks) ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1971. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Our favorite-ever album from Gil Scott-Heron – and a set that we'd easily rank as one of our favorite soul records of the 70s! The mix of modes is mindblowing right from the start – as Gil's poetry comes into play with his growing talents as a singer, and his warm sensibility for jazz ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Pieces Of A Man (2LP AAA pressing) ... LP 32.99
Nancy Wilson —
Guess Who I Saw Today – Nancy Wilson Sings Songs Of Lost Love ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Our favorite side of Nancy Wilson in the 60s – songs of love lost and love crossed – all sung by Nancy with a beautifully hip, adult approach to the lyrics! These are the tunes that really got Wilson noticed at the time – tracks that had the sophistication of older vocal work, ... read more CD
(Out of print 2005 pressing.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Skies ... CD JMT (Germany), 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Accompanied by Mulgrew Miller on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums. CD
(Booklet has some light age spots.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Jumpworld ... CD JMT, 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Steve Coleman and Greg Osby on alto, Robin Eubanks on trombone, and Graham Haynes on trumpet. CD
(Out of print.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Traveling Miles ... CD Blue Note, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Cassandra Wilson's tribute to Miles Davis – a pretty brave and ambitious move, writing lyrics to classic Miles compositions – and a winning one! Wilson produced the record, too, and her genuine love of the material makes it worth – as does her fairly earthy, timeless production. ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase, with light edge wear.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Thunderbird ... CD Blue Note, 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Keb Mo and Marc Ribot on guitar. CD
(BMG pressing.)
Cassandra Wilson —
New Moon Daughter (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A pivotal set from Cassanda Wilson – and a record that firmly established her as one of the freshest new singers in jazz at the time! The album's awash in rootsy, dusky tones – and has an earthiness that's clearly inspired by older blues, but expressed by Cassandra in voicings that are ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Light 'Til Dawn ... CD Blue Note, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful early album from Cassandra Wilson – a singer who already had a really deep sound, right at the start – and definitely hit her stride with music like this! The album mixes jazzy currents with rootsier elements – some of them from a more global perspective – and ... read more CD
Gil Scott-Heron —
Free Will (Remastered & Expanded) ... CD Bluebird, Early 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A really tremendous album from the legendary Gil Scott-Heron – and a set that stands as one of his greatest statements from the 70s! The record is a wonderful example of Gil's work in two different styles – sweet mellow jazzy soul, and harder heavier protest poetry – the latter ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print First Editions pressing, digipak has some wear and a hype sticker inside.)
Georgie Fame —
Whole World's Shaking – Complete Recordings 1963 to 1966 (Rhythm & Blues At/Universal (UK), 1960s. Used 5CD ... Just Sold Out!
Four incredible albums from the young Georgie Fame – plus a bonus CD of rare material, bonus tracks on all CDs, and 18 previously unreleased tracks – all in a box set with a 48 page book, 5 postcards, and a poster too! First up is Rhythm & Blues At The Flamingo – blistering ... read more CD
(Still sealed with the hype sticker!)
Meredith Monk —
Turtle Dreams ... CD ECM, 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing record from Meredith Monk – one that completely defies description – and which puts her right up there in the highest company of important contemporaries like Philip Glass or Steve Reich! The sound of the record is amazing – not just Monk's own vocal experiments, but ... (Out Sound, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lou Rawls —
Black & Blue ... LP Capitol, 1962. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Quite possibly the first truly great Lou Rawls album for Capitol – an all-out swinging jazz session done with arrangements by Onzy Matthews, in a mode that firmly helped put the Lou Rawls sound on the map! The tracks are mostly older numbers from a long lineage of blues and R&B – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, some wear and aging, splitting in the spine and bottom seam, and a light stained spot in back.)
Joe Turner —
Have No Fear Joe Turner Is Here ... CD Savoy/Denon (Japan), Mid 40s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Timi Yuro —
Amazing Timi Yuro – The Mercury Years ... CD Mercury (UK), Mid 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing is right – as Timi Yuro's one of the most soulful voices of the 60s, but a singer who's often overlooked because her work fell into a unique space between jazz and soul! The CD offers a much-needed look at Timi's mid-60s years on the Mercury label – a key point of maturity, and ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Early Girls Vol 3 ... CD Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Chris Montez —
Call Me – The A&M Years ... CD A&M/Universal (UK), Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Easygoing 60s pop groovers from the inimitable Chris Montez – the best and brightest numbers from his A&M years! Chris in his prime years sang with a naive charm that's pretty much irresistible – crooning in his baby smooth voice over surprisingly rich production – with lots ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dave Lambert/EmArcy, 1954. Very Good ... $24.99
One of the few albums to ever feature the pre-Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross talents of Dave Lambert on vocals – caught here in duets with Buddy Stewart, in a sweet vocalese mode! Backing is by a hip lineup that includes Charlie Ventura on tenor, Red Rodney on trumpet, Tony Aless on piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marlena Shaw —
Spice Of Life ... CD Cadet, 1969. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing batch of sophisticated soul tracks – and a favorite with the righteous groove scene! On the surface, the record's a combination of jazz and soul tracks in the same mode that you'd find on some of Nancy Wilson's albums for Capitol during the same time – but digging deeper, ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Spice Of Life (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 14.99(2005 digipak pressing.)
Dinah Washington —
Echoes Of An Era – Dinah Washington Years ... CD Roulette (Japan), Early 1960s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Shirley Bassey —
Sings The Standards ... CD EMI (UK), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Madeleine Peyroux —
Half The Perfect World (Original Master Recording) ... LP Mobile Fidelity/Rounder, 2006. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $199.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition #01754. Includes the insert. Cover is lightly bumped at the bottom left corner.)
Gil Scott-Heron —
It's Your World ... LP Arista, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A standout set from Gil Scott-Heron – and that's saying a lot, given the strength of his other 70s work! This album's a double-length live set – one that has Gil taking on the familiar format of the 70s, and using it to really push the boundaries of his own music too! Most tracks are ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a nice copy.)
Esther Phillips —
Performance (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Not a live album – as you might think from the title – but a tight batch of tunes that shows the full funk and soul talents of the legendary Esther Phillips! The album's got a nicely dark undercurrent at times – a sound that's not as smooth as some of Esther's other Kudu albums ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Performance ... LP 9.99(Out of print, 2007 pressing – includes obi!)
Sarah Vaughan —
You're Mine You (with bonus tracks) ... CD Roulette, 1962. Used ... $1.99
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 CD
(1997 pressing with 2 bonus tracks.)
Ernestine Anderson —
Big City ... CD Concord, 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ernestine Anderson at the height of her powers – caught during a very successful run at Concord Records, where she was easily one of the hippest things going down at the time! The group here is a trio, and very tight – Hank Jones on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on ... read more CD
Also available Big City ... LP 2.99(Out of print.)
Mark Murphy & Benny Green —
Dim The Lights ... CD Millennium, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Dinah Washington —
Cocktail Hour ... CD Allegro/Columbia River, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
... CD
Nancy Wilson —
Today My Way/Capitol/Caroline, Mid 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A pair of Capitol Records classics from Nancy Wilson – back to back with bonus tracks too! On Today My Way, Nancy Wilson takes on the sound of today – circa 1965 – singing her versions of songs by a host of other female singers of the time, and blowing away most of them in the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Marlena Shaw —
Who Is This Bitch, Anyway? ... CD Blue Note, 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great record from the mid 70s – one that has Marlena Shaw further developing her style as a sophisticated soul diva with a sharp modern edge! Although already great in the 60s, Shaw emerges here as an all-adult, all-woman singer – dealing with issues that never would have gotten ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, first 1993 US CD pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Sings Soulfully ... CD Roulette, 1963. Used ... $9.99
The title's no lie – as Sarah Vaughan sings here in some very soulful company – thanks to arrangements from Gerald Wilson, which make this record one of the standout from her years on Roulette Records! The other players aren't listed, but they're clearly the kind of top-shelf bunch ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Song Book ... CD Verve, 1991. Used ... $3.99
Backed by Mulgrew Miller, Rod Williams and James Weidman on piano, Grachan Moncur III on trombone, Lonnie Plaxico on bass and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums! CD
(Out of print.)
Ann Young with Yuji Ohno Trio —
Speak Low/
Columbia/Lawson (Japan), 1975. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $19.99 24.99
Two great tracks from a legendary 70s Japanese vocal album – back to back on a limited 45! "Speak Low" is the old jazz standard, but given a great modal swing by the trio of pianist Yuji Ohno – an artist you'll know for his own groovy material – changing up the groove ... (Funky 45's, Vocalists) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bessie Smith —
Bessie Smith Story Vol 2 – Blues To Barrelhouse ... LP Columbia, 1920s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Nina Simone —
At The Village Gate ... LP Colpix, 1961. Very Good ... $13.99
An album recorded relatively early in the career of singer Nina Simone – but a set that already shows the very unique approach that would make her a legend by the time the 60s moved on! Even the very first tune is a stunner – a haunting reworking of the favorite "Just In Time" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing on Ghent. Vinyl plays with a light click on the first track. Cover is nice!)
Diana Krall —
All For You – A Dedication To Nat King Cole ... CD Impulse, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Russell Malone on guitar and Paul Keller on bass – with Diana Krall on vocals and piano! CD
(Sealed Columbia House pressing.)
Lucy Reed —
Singing Reed ... LP Fantasy, 1957. Very Good ... $34.99
One of the few recordings ever made by this obscure Chicago singer – with a few tracks that feature Bill Evans on piano! Titles include "Out Of This World", "My Time Of Day", "Lazy Afternoon", "It's All Right With Me", and "Because We're Kids" ... LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear & aging.)
Peggy Lee —
Black Coffee With Peggy Lee ... LP Decca, 1953. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Wonderfully spare early jazz sides by Peggy, and the kind of material that's not easy to find amidst the bulk of her pop-oriented work. The album's a moving set of ballads and torchy numbers, recorded in small-combo fashion, in a style that's similar to some of Chris Connor's later Bethlehem work. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s mono UK pressing on Jasmine.)
Carmen McRae —
By Special Request ... LP Decca, 1955. Very Good ... $9.99
A cool session for Decca that has Carmen McRae's vocals flowing out wonderfully amidst some very haunting backings! The sound here is a bit unusual – given that the groups are headed by accordion Mat Mathews and pianist Dick Katz – both of whom have a good ear for unusual phrasing, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono small black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, yellowing from age, and a split bottom seam held with yellowed clear tape.)
