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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Brook Benton —
That Old Feeling ... LP RCA, 1966. Sealed ... $13.99
A mid 60s gem from Brook Benton, produced by Clyde Otis, done in wonderful, more stripped down style than some of his other efforts of the time. Titles include "My Darling My Darling", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Moon River", "The Second Time Around", and ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s stereo pressing!)
Mose Allison —
Swingin Machine ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Very Good- ... $8.99
Mose Allison creates a very swinging machine for this classic Atlantic Records set – by adding in a few horns to his usual trio, and making for a groove that's even jazzier overall! Mose's vocals are wonderful, as always – extremely witty, with that great balance of New Orleans roots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has some wear & aging.)
Sammy Davis Jr & Laurindo Almeida —
Sammy Davis Jr Sings – Laurindo Almeida Plays ... LP Reprise, 1966. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The closest thing Sammy D ever came to cutting a bossa album – and a lovely batch of fragile tunes that feature no other instrumentation save for the guitar of Laurindo Almeida. Almeida plays acoustic guitar on the album, in a gentle style that supports Sam's rich voice as it works through a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & tan label stereo pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and some aging in back.)
Various —
Stars Come Out On Sesame Street ... LP CTW, 1979. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
With Helen Reddy, Johnny Cash, Pointer Sisters, Judy Collins, Madeline Kahn, Ray Charles, Lena Horne, and Jose Feliciano. (Children's, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout notch.)
Sathima Bea Benjamin —
Windsong ... LP Blackhawk, 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Stellar work from the lovely lady – featuring a number of original songs, plus backing from a trio that features Kenny Barron on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly stained at the left half, with some ringwear, small peeled spots in front, and bent at the bottom left corner.)
Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday —
Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday At Newport ... LP Verve, 1957. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Two of the biggest singers who ever worked for Verve Records – captured perfectly at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1957! Ella Fitzgerald steps out with a strong, lively groove on the first half of the set – swinging things with a looser, more upbeat quality than on some of her mellower ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono French Polydor pressing. Cover has spotty aging and some light stains in back.)
Abe Burrows —
Girl With The Three Blue Eyes (10 inch album) ... LP Decca, 1950. Very Good ... $3.99
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(Cover has light wear, tiny peel from sticker removal.)
Scatman Crothers —
Big Ben Sings ... LP Motown, 1973. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A surprisingly charming album from Scatman Crothers – recorded during his big comeback stretch in the 70s! Although Scatman's role during this time was often reduced to being the colorful old guy in an assortment of comedies and action films, he'd actually had quite a bit of experience as a ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the top edge.)
Nucleus with Leon Thomas —
Nucleus with Leon Thomas – Live 1970 ... LP Gearbox (UK), 1970. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most striking, most unusual settings for the voice of Leon Thomas we've ever heard – a rare 1970 performance with the Brit group Nucleus – done right at the same time that Thomas was recording his classics with Pharoah Sanders! The initial approach is similar, and the songs ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited 180 gram UK pressing from 2014.)
Four Buddies —
Best Of The Four Buddies – Vol 2 ... LP Savoy, Late 1950s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Irving Berlin Song Book (UK cover) ... LP Verve, Late 1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Ella Fitzgerald takes on the music of Irving Berlin – and the witty nature of the words help unlock a whole new style of class and cool in her music! Paul Weston handles the backings, and the set's full of gems that Berlin wrote for films and shows of the 20s and 30s. Titles include "Ho ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light edge wear.)
Frank Sinatra —
Watertown ... LP Reprise, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $7.99
One of the most fully-realized concept albums ever recorded by Frank Sinatra – a set of all original material put together for Sinatra by Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes – two younger talents who really come up with some great songs for the sessions! Gaudio had already been working some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange and tan label pressing. Vinyl plays with a click on the first track, but the rest is NM- Textured cover has a faint stain at the bottom, but is nice overall.)
Joe Williams —
In Good Company ... LP Verve, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Accompanied by Norman Simmons on piano, Henry Johnson on guitar, Bob Badgley on bass, and Gerryck King on drums, with guests Supersax and Marlena Shaw. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Carmen McRae —
Carmen McRae Live At Sugar Hill – San Francisco ... LP Time, 1962. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A wonderful set by Carmen McRae – 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 weep ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo Series 2000 pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear & aging.)
Jackie & Roy —
Like Sing – Songs By Dory & Andre Previn ... LP Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A really unique little record from Jackie & Roy – one that has them singing a super-fresh batch of tunes from budding songwriters Andre and Dory (nee Langdon) Previn! The tunes are all really great – the kind of playful material that seems to bring out the best in Jackie & Roy, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Promo ink stamp on the back cover. A nice copy.)
Frank Sinatra —
Ring A Ding Ding ... LP Reprise, 1961. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Frank's first album for his own label – Reprise catalog number 1001, a number that must have made Sinatra proud! The album's got a really swinging feel that befits the title, and which follows in the best Capitol work by Nelson Riddle. Things are very jazzy and upbeat, thanks to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ring A Ding Ding (with bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99(Orange and tan label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Mamie Van Doren —
Mamie – As In Mamie Van Doren ... LP Churchill, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A pretty strange one – late work by Mamie Van Doren, who seems to be trying for a comeback as a 70s sex star. More of a novelty than anything – with some pop, country, and reggae tunes. Titles include "Rub It In", "Quantanamera", "You Talk Too Much", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Embossed cover has faint ring wear.)
Teri Thornton —
Devil May Care ... LP Riverside, 1961. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the best albums from singer Teri Thornton – a jazz vocalist who was really starting to come into her own at the beginning of the 60s, and shines here in a way that's different from some of her bigger label sets! Backings are by Norman Simmons – a pianist we love on his own, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some edge wear, minimal surface wear.)
Lou Rawls —
Soulin' ... LP Capitol, 1966. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of the best albums that Lou Rawls cut with the team of HB Barnum and David Axelrod – that incredible duo who made some of his 60s Capitol albums so great! The style here is wonderful – upbeat grooves from Barnum – who brings more soul into Lou's music than before – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has a spot of surface wear in the upper corner, but is nice otherwise.)
Joe Williams —
Greatest! – Count Basie Plays & Joe Williams Sings Standards ... LP Verve, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
An excellent album of vocals by the great Joe Williams! Joe's always been a fine singer, but with Basie, he really gets the backing he needs to do his work the best. And although this album isn't as authenico as it might be, it still comes from a time when Verve really knew how to handle singers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, including obi & insert – MV 2650.)
Mose Allison —
Best Of Mose Allison ... LP Atlantic, 1960s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A collection 60s recordings on Atlantic under several line-ups that include Jimmy Reider on tenor, Jimmy Knepper on trombone, and Red Mitchell on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label stereo pressing with Warner text.)
Mose Allison —
Mose Alive ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of Mose's mid 60s albums for Atlantic – recorded live, with a bit more of a hip flair than some of his earlier work for Prestige and Columbia, but still with those great vocals that went onto influence a generation of beatnik jazz singers. Mose has more than a bit of New Orleans in his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing.)
Mercury/Clef, 1952. Very Good+ 4LP Box ... $99.99
A really amazing set of recordings – vocal sessions done by Fred Astaire in the later season of his career – recorded in the studio with intimate backing by a Verve group that includes Oscar Peterson, Barney Kessel, Charlie Shavers, and Flip Phillips! The material features lovely new ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl pressing. Ltd ed spiral bound edition. Inner content is still bound & intact, but a few pages are a bit frayed on the bottom edge. Outer cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
Tony Smith & The Aristocrats —
Maharajah Man ... LP De Tone, 1974. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Billie Holiday —
Music For Torching ... LP Verve, 1955. Near Mint- ... $39.99
About as classic as you can get for Billie Holiday on Verve – a wonderfully intimate small group session, recorded with top-shelf players and a smokey torchy mood! Billie's in her later years by the time of the set, but somehow singing with even more emotion and life – working with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s mono Japanese pressing – MV 2595 – with obi and insert.)
Bobby Darin & Johnny Mercer —
Two Of A Kind ... LP Atco, 1960. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A really surprising pairing of talents – and one that makes the album one of the real standouts from the early Bobby Darin years on Atco Records! Johnny Mercer was one of the coolest, grooviest songwriters of the 40s – and he was also a singer with a hell of a lot of charm – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a barcode cover, with light wear and a promo stamp.)
Jackie & Roy —
Concerts By The Sea ... LP Studio 7, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A sweet 70s set from Jackie & Roy – just the kind of record that shows that their genius kept on growing and growing as the years went on! The album's a nice change from the fuller, freer sound of the pair's earlier 70s sides on CTI – but it's also not the straighter jazz of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and minimal wear.)
Frank Sinatra —
Sinatra Sings Cahn & Van Heusen ... LP One Up/EMI (UK), Mid 1950s-Mid 1960s. Sealed ... $9.99
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(70s issue.)
Sebastian Cabot —
Sebastian Cabot, Actor/MGM, 1967. Sealed ... $16.99
One of the strangest albums to come out of the late 60s spoken word record boom – a collection of Bob Dylan tunes, read with a heavy English accent by actor Sebastian Cabot! Cabot's probably best known for his roles in the shows Checkmate and Family Affair – and he uses that familiar ... (Spoken Word, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed. Shrinkwrap has light wear.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Feelin The Spirit ... LP Hi Fi, 1959. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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(80s Spanish Fresh Sound reissue.)
Anita O'Day —
Incomparable! ... LP Verve, 1964. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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.)
Louis Armstrong —
What A Wonderful World (Bluebird) ... LP Bluebird/RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Later recording by Armstrong, with notable sidemen including Bernard Purdie, James Spaulding, Frank Owens, Kenny Burrell, Richard Davis, Goergoe Duvivier, Leon Thomas, Billy Harper, Al Grey, Thad Jones, Jimmy Owens, and more. (Jazz, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Dinah Washington, Terry Gibbs, Max Roach, & Others —
Newport 58 ... LP Mercury, 1958. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A really great collection of tracks – with great players throughout! The set features three titles that have Dinah Washington singing with a hip group that includes Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Melba Liston on trombone, Harold Ousley on tenor, Sahib Shihab on baritone, Wynton Kelly on piano, ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a thin strip of adhesive residue on the opening.)
Billy Eckstine —
Everything I Have Is Yours – The Best Of The MGM Years ... LP Verve, Late 40s/1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $0.99
A collection of greatest hits, plus work with Sarah Vaughan and the Metronome All Stars, with 30 tracks over 2 LPs! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Nancy Wilson —
Son Of A Preacher Man ... LP Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A wonderfully groovy album from Nancy Wilson – filled with hip jazzy touches and lots of bouncy soul – in that sweet blend that was a perfect fit for the style of late 60s Capitol Records! Nancy really steps out from some of her more staid modes here – swinging a groove with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Harry Belafonte —
Belafonte Sings Of The Caribbean ... LP RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some waviness from moisture.)
Nancy Wilson —
Yesterday's Love Songs - Today's Blues ... LP Capitol, 1963. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Nancy Wilson sings lots of familiar tunes and is accompanied by Gerald Wilson and his big band orchestra. Tracks include "The Song Is You", "Satin Doll", "Bewitched", "Suffering With The Blues", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "The Best Is Yet To ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Sarah Vaughan In A Romantic Mood ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A great album on Mercury – one with a gentle groove, but at a level that really lets Sarah Vaughan expand to the full subtle power of her voice! Titles include "It Happened Again", "You Ought To Have A Wife", "Never", "Edge Of The Sea", "C'Est La ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Della Reese —
I Like It Like Dat! ... LP ABC, 1965. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Mono pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and aging.)
Irene Kral —
Where Is Love? ... LP Choice, 1975. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Mid 70s magic from vocalist Irene Kral – one of a handful of albums that really had Kral setting herself apart from most other jazz vocal contemporaries! The approach here is very simple – just Irene's voice and piano backing from Alan Broadbent – but a hell of a lot goes on in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Helen Humes —
Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do ... LP Contemporary, 1959. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Helen Humes gets great small combo backing – from players who include Benny Carter on trumpet, Frank Rosolino on trombone, Teddy Edwards on tenor, Andre Previn on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and either Shelly Manne or Mel Lewis on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing. Cover has some light ring & edge wear.)
Teddi King with Dave McKenna —
This Is New – Teddi King Sings Ira Gershwin ... LP Inner City, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
A very laidback little album from Teddi King – a set that mostly features Teddi singing with only piano accompaniment from Dave McKenna, and which also features a few solo tracks by Dave as well! Teddi's voice has changed a bit since the 50s – but in a good way, with a bit more human ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Maxine Sullivan —
We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye ... LP Audiophile, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Cover has some light wear.)
Irene Kral —
Gentle Rain ... LP Choice, 1978. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Gentle Rain, and a very gentle sound from Irene Kral – a wonderfully intimate album that has the vocalist working with only the piano of Alan Broadbent for accompaniment! Kral's always a pretty expressive singer, but she sounds especially so here – really getting a lot of space to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear.)
Polly Bergen —
All Alone By The Telephone ... LP Columbia, 1958. Very Good+ ... $4.99
A bittersweet set of vocals from Polly Bergen – recorded with a sound that really fits her sad-eyed look on the cover! Although Bergen's voice is sometimes confident and full, it's nicely restrained here – often somewhat dark-toned and moody – in ways that remind us of Morgana ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has half split top & bottom seams, light wear & aging, tiny peel in the upper corner.)
Noel Coward —
Noel Coward At Las Vegas ... LP Columbia, 1955. Very Good+ ... $3.99
One of our favorite vocal albums of the 50s – an incredibly witty live set from Noel Coward, recorded in Las Vegas, with a very different style than some of his other records! The Noel Coward you'll hear here is still steeped in the mannered wit of his earlier plays, but he's also let ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye Masterworks pressing with deep groove. Cover has light aging.)
Ellis Larkins & Tony Middleton —
Swingin For Hamp ... LP Concord, 1979. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Cover has a cutout hole and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Patti Austin —
Havana Candy ... LP CTI, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $5.99
Havana Candy, indeed – as singer Patti Austin's in her sweetest mode of the 70s – stepping off of years of background vocals for others, and really emerging as a great soul star on her own! Patti got the chance to cut some soul singles back in her early days – but work like this ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has cut corner.)
Bobby Troup —
Bobby Troup & His Stars Of Jazz ... LP RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Features work by Conte Candoli on trumpet, Bob Cooper on tenor, Paul Horn on flute, Bud Shank on alto, and Frank Rosolino on trombone. LP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing with deep groove. Vinyl is nice. Cover has a bent corner, surface wear, and aging.)
Sarah Vaughan —
Tenderly ... LP Metro, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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(Mono pressing. Cover looks great, with minimal wear.)
Patricia Barber —
Companion ... LP Premonition, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $69.99
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(2013 remastered pressing – 180 gram vinyl & heavy gatefold cover!)
Joe E Lewis —
It Is Now Post Time ... LP Reprise, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
One of our favorite records from the early Sinatra years of Reprise – and one of the few documents of the talents of the legendary Joe E Lewis! After Sinatra famously played Lewis on screen, he furthered his tribute to the tragic figure by taping Joe at the Flamingo Hotel in Vegas – a ... (Comedy, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Samara Joy —
Linger Awhile ... LP Verve, 2022. Near Mint- ... $18.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Linger Awhile ... LP 23.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Katja Ebstein —
Katja & Co ... LP EMI (Germany), 1976. Sealed ... $6.99
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(Shrink has a few small tears and a sticker.)
Spanky Wilson —
Doin' It ... LP Mother, 1969. Sealed ... $22.99
A bit of soul, a bit of jazz, and some nice funky touches at the bottom – a killer little set from the great Spanky Wilson! Wilson's got a really unique place in music – at one level a soul singer with enough sophistication to rival the sound of Marlena Shaw or Nancy Wilson – but ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent Japanese pressing, with obi – still sealed!)
Billie Holiday —
Body & Soul (original master recording) ... LP Verve/Mobile Fidelity, 1957. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $99.99
Late work from the great Billie Holiday – the kind of mature set that made Verve Records such a perfect home for the singer in the 50s! Where other labels might have pushed too much to try to get Billie into more commercial, or more straightforward modes – Verve just relaxes into the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited, numbered pressing – #3135.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Rodgers & Hart Song Book ... LP Verve, Late 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
A classic vocal set from Ella – filled with standards from the Rodgers & Hart songbook – including "Isn't It Romantic", "My Romance", "Spring Is Here", "Thou Swell", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon", "A Ship Without A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Frank Sinatra —
All Alone ... LP Reprise, 1962. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99
An overlooked gem from the early Reprise recordings of Frank Sinatra – done with full arrangements by Gordon Jenkins, in the moody late nite vibe of some of his late 50s work for Capitol! Titles include "All Alone", "What'll I Do", "When I Lost You", "Oh ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono tri-color label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split spine & bottom seam, light surface wear.)
Mose Allison —
I Don't Worry About A Thing ... LP Atlantic, 1962. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Early Atlantic Records work from the great Mose Allison – easily one of the most unique jazz artists of his time! Most started out as a pianist with a nicely bluesy vibe, but soon added in this excellent vocal approach that was maybe part New Orleans, part New York hipster – delivered ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim. Cover has a cutout notch, light ring & edge wear.)
Louis Prima —
Wildest! ... LP Capitol, 1956. Very Good+ ... $18.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams with wide clear tape repair.)
Joe Turner —
As Time Goes By ... LP New York Records, 1978. Sealed ... $7.99
Brook Benton —
Makin' Love Is Good For You ... LP Olde World, 1977. Sealed ... $5.99
Nico & Faction —
Camera Obscura ... LP Beggars Banquet, 1985. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Nat King Cole —
Nat King Cole Sings/Capitol, 1961. Sealed ... $7.99
A nice little session that's one of Nat's last great vocal albums – thanks to some solid jazz backing by George Shearing. Shearing's group here is a super-hip west coast Latin one, with Emil Richards on vibes, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s UK Music For Pleasure pressing, in a slightly different cover variant. Shrink has a sticker remnant.)
Etta Jones —
I'll Be Seeing You ... LP Muse, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Accompanied by Houston Persoon on tenor, George Devens on vibraphone, Stan Hope on piano, Milt Hinton on bass, Vernell Fournier on drums, and Ralph Dorsey on percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is lightly bent at the top left corner.)
Nellie Lutcher —
My New Papa's Got To Have Everything ... LP Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
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(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light aging, some tiny sticker remnants, and some edge wear.)
Lenita Bruno —
Work Of Love ... LP Nucleus, 1967. Sealed ... $0.99
A light and dreamy set of Brazilian vocal tracks – recorded in 1967, and featuring the voice of singer Lenita Bruno, a strong 60s talent with a style that's somewhat like Sylvia Telles. Arrangements on the set are by Clare Fischer – who plays piano, organ, and electric harpsichord in a ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing.)
Sammy Davis Jr —
Treasury Of Golden Hits ... LP Reprise, 1963. Near Mint- ... $7.99
The Sammy Davis Jr sound, heard in full effect – cast out through a host of wonderful material on this early Reprise record – with dynamic Morty Stevens arrangements that really bring the most out of Sammy D! The tunes are varied, but Sammy makes most of them his own – working ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tri-color stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, gloss wrinkles in front, and a round sticker in back.)
Sarah Vaughan —
How Long Has This Been Going On? ... LP Pablo, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
A great little date – one that's presented here with a really classic sense of jazz vocal recording, but oddly the kind of record that Sarah Vaughn hardly ever got to make back in the 50s! The setting is spare and simple – backing by a quartet that includes Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some edge wear and yellowing from age. Includes the Pablo inner sleeve.)
Jazz Members Big Band —
Live At Fitzgerald's ... LP Sea Breeze, 1985. Sealed ... $7.99
Judy Garland —
Judy At Carnegie Hall ... LP Capitol, 1961. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A landmark late Judy Garland performance – extended, and strung out in all its boozy wonderfulness! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Songs From The Film – Let No Man Write My Epitaph ... LP Verve, 1960. Very Good ... $13.99
An album that's often overlooked amidst some of the bigger "songbook" Verve sessions by Ella Fitzgerald – yet a really special record that shows off a side of Ella that's not ever captured this well on other records! The record was also initially billed as tied into the book and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing. The bottom inch or so of the cover has some waviness and wear with light staining on the back.)
Sarah Vaughan —
After Hours (Columbia) ... LP Columbia, Early 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
The album that really put Sarah Vaughan on the map – a killer set that really showed how sultry jazz vocals could sound in the postwar years – never overtone, nor torchy-cliched – but right on the money, with a sense of grace and poise that few others can match – even after ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, clear tape on the top seam.)
Four Grads —
From This Moment On ... LP Liberty, 1957. Very Good- ... $1.99
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(Vinyl plays with a light click on a few tracks on side 1. Cover has taped seams, light surface wear & aging.)
Alice Babs & The Swe-Danes —
Scandinavian Shuffle ... LP Warner, 1960. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Very groovy work from one of Sweden's hippest jazz singers! The recordings on the set capture Alice Babs in her early years, singing with the Swe-Danes trio – a group that featured Alice on lead vocals, plus male support by violinist Sven Asmussen and guitarist Ulrik Neumann – both of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(German pressing. Cover has light wear – vinyl is great.)
Lou Rawls —
You're Good For Me ... LP Capitol, 1968. Very Good- ... $5.99
One of the beautiful records from Lou's late 60's years at Capitol, and one of the ones he made with the great team of H.B. Barnum and David Axelrod. As usual, Barnum turns out some fantastically swinging soul arrangements – and Axelrod's procduction ensures that things are nice and tight, ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo rainbow label pressing. Cover has ring wear, cutout hole, split bottom seam, aging.)
Signatures —
Their Voices & Instruments ... LP Whippet, 1957. Very Good- ... $2.99
Obscure swinging male/femal vocal group that both plays and sings, in the style of the Pat Moran group or other jazz vocal groups from the time. As far as we know, this is their only LP, and it's a hip batch of tracks like "Julie Is Her Name", "Bernies Tune", "Free ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear & aging, splitting on the spine.)
Mabel Mercer & Bobby Short —
Second Town Hall Concert ... LP Atlantic, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
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(Green & red Broadway label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Prestige, 1957. Near Mint- ... $38.99
One of the records that really helped establish the legend of Mose Allison as one of the most unique talents in jazz – an early effort that still has Mose working mostly as a pianist, but which also features key vocal performances of "Parchman Farm" and "Lost Mind" – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with RVG stamp. Back cover has a small stamp, but this is a great copy overall.)
Capitol, 1953/1954. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Two great albums from Frank, both with sublime Nelson Riddle arrangements! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Swing Easy/(Early 90s mono Japanese pressing – SGD-87 – with insert.)
Reprise, 1987. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Atlantic, Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
Accompanied by Sam Hamilton on piano, Stan Freeman and Cy Walter on twin pianos, and Cy Coleman and his band. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Cover has light wear, faint sticker spot, and is lightly bumped at the bottom right corner.)
Capitol, 1940s/1950s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Early 60s mono black label Star Line pressing. Cover has light aging and a promo tracklist sticker in back.)
Philips (Netherlands), 1978. Near Mint- 5LP Box Set ... $9.99
Hi Fi, 1957. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a half split top seam.)
Salisbury Laboratories (Canada), 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
ITM (Germany), 1988. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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ECM (Germany), 2016. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $34.99
A jazz vocal set, but one that offers up a very different version of the format – as the dark vision of pianist Tord Gustavsen is shaped here by singer Simin Tander – who can move between sweet moments, poetic passages, and some much moodier moments! The tunes include a fair bit of ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram vinyl. Includes the booklet.)
Sheffield Lab, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Columbia, 1971. Sealed ... $24.99
A swirling batch of easy groovers – the light and lively orchestrations of Aldemaro Romero, augmented by lead guitar from Charlie Byrd! The sound is Latin-inflected with a soaring finish – part 60s easy, part bossa-inspired orchestration, with touches of Italian soundtrack styles as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing! Cover has a small cutout mark.)
Impulse, 1970. Sealed Gatefold ... $28.99
Pure wonderfulness from Dave Mackay & Vicky Hamilton – one of the hippest duos ever to record a jazz record! The duo are a bit like Jackie & Roy at their best – in that Dave plays piano (including a bit of Fender Rhodes) and sings duet vocals with Vicky Hamilton in a sweetly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing! Cover has a cutout hole.)
Reprise, 1962. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Sammy belts it out wonderfully on a set of show-stoppers – tunes with Broadway sources, but redone here by Sam with a tight, jazzy finish! The approach makes the record one of his best of the 60s – a really solid set that virtually reinvents each tune – giving them the Davis ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tri-color stereo pressing. Cover has wear and aging.)
Atlantic, 1961. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Ray Charles in a nicely maturing mode – on a record from later in his Atlantic Records years, definitely paving the way forward for his 60s classics on ABC! The tunes are blues, but not in the way that Charles first started recording on earlier singles for Atlantic – as there's a bit ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red and purple label pressing. Cover has light wear, discooration from age, and light flaking on the spine.)
Capitol, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Later red label record club pressing.)
Savoy, 1946/1947. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(70s pressing.)
Bethlehem, 1956. Sealed ... $2.99
A wonderful little album by Mel Torme – easily one of his best albums of the 50s, despite the tighter focus implied in the title! Although the set's a tribute to Fred Astaire. the album's got a very similar feel to Mel's classic album with Marty Paich's Dek-Tette for Bethlehem – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French pressing.)
Warner, 1977. Sealed ... $7.99
The final Warner Brothers album from Dionne Warwick – and a smooth, sophisticated affair done with full arrangements from Michael Omartian! The sound's still not as pop disco as you might expect from the time, and Dionne's gentle vocals are often cast in backings that step along nicely with ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
RCA, 1956. Very Good ... $4.99
A lost treasure from one of our favorite male jazz singers – the oft-overlooked Matt Dennis, known best as the composer of a few famous standards, but also a great vocalist in his own right – with a sad and torchy approach that's kind of unique! This album's got Matt singing and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove, 1s stampers. Cover has a split spine, clear tape on the top & bottom seams, light surface wear.)
Capitol, Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A nice 12" LP issue from the 50s of sides originally released as 10" LPs – early work that Cole recorded for Capitol, during the years 1943 to 1949, when he was an up and coming talent from the Hollywood scene, blending together jazz, swing, and a touch of blues – to craft one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has a small top seam split, but looks nice overall.)
Labor, 1982. Near Mint- ... $19.99
