Vocalists — New Arrivals 
Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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June Christy & The Koala All Star Orchestra —
Willow Weep For Me ... LP 
Koala, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Louis Prima —
Strictly Prima ... LP Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Eddie Cleanhead Vinson —
Cleanhead's Back In Town (70s pressing) ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Classic King R&B material from Vinson, featuring some great backing by a surprising amount of jazz players! The album includes playing by Frank Foster, Joe Newman, Charlie Rouse, Ed Thigpen, Freddie Green, Paul Quinichette, and Nat Pierce – and the sound owes a lot to Joe Turner's work ... (Blues, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Jimmy Rushing —
Every Day I Have The Blues ... LP Bluesway, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
The magnificent voice of Jimmy Rushing gets superb jazzy backing from the great Oliver Nelson! Includes Shirley Scott on organ and Grady Tate on drums, too! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a DJ stamp.)
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Afro Blue ... CD 
Trio/AMJ (Japan), 1974. Used ... $19.99
One of the greatest jazz vocal albums of all time – and one of the first true moments of genius from a young Dee Dee Bridgewater! The album's a Japanese only release (proof that they're always hipper to our jazz artists than we are!) – and it features Dee Dee singing material that's ... read more CD
Also available Afro Blue ... LP 25.99(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Rosemary Clooney with Duke Ellington —
Blue Rose ... LP Columbia, 1956. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Fantastic stuff, and proof that Rosemary Clooney was always one heck of a great singer – with strengths in jazz that you didn't always hear in her pop work! As you'd guess from the cover, Duke Ellington's leading the group on the album – and most of the tracks here are older Ellington ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Blue Rose (with bonus tracks) ... CD 1.99(Mono 6 Eye pressing with deep groove – 1C/1C. A nice copy!)
Marian McPartland & Teddi King —
Marian Remembers Teddi ... LP Halcyon, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
Esperanza Spalding —
Emily's D + Evolution (deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Concord, 2016. Used ... $6.99
Esperanza Spaulding looks more striking than ever on this album cover, but not as striking as the music inside – co-produced by Spaulding with Tony Visconti – the longtime David Bowie collaborator who really brings a sharp sort of focus to the set! Although Esperanza began as a jazz ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Includes poster!)
Ella Fitzgerald —
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George & Ira Gershwin Songbook – Vol 3 ... LP Verve, 1959. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
Sweet arrangements by Nelson Riddle! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Verve Inc pressing with deep groove. Inner gatefold has light staining and wear along the bottom. The back cover has aging. Front looks nice!)
Frank Sinatra —
Voice ... LP Columbia, 1940s. Very Good ... $4.99
A classic full length collection of early Frank Sinatra recordings for Columbia Records – and maybe the definitive album of his mid 40s material originally issued on 78s! The quality of Sinatra's vocals here definitely live up to "The Voice" promised on the cover – as the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with a click on all of side one. Cover is great!)
Johnny Mercer with Paul Smith —
Johnny Mercer Sings Just For Fun ... LP Jupiter, Mid 1950s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the seams and light surface wear.)
Flora Purim —
Flora's Song ... CD Narada, 2005. Used ... $3.99
Mark Murphy —
Playing The Field ... LP Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the best early albums by vocalist Mark Murphy – cut to arrangements by Bill Holman on side one, a set of big band numbers, and to smaller piano trio backing on side two, which features mellower stuff. Murphy's really developing his voice at this point, and is starting to get some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, clear tape along the bottom seam, a bit of pen and some flaking on the spine.)
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Tells It Like It Is ... LP Columbia, 1963. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A great early album by Oscar – one that focuses on his own compositions, and a few other hip tunes written by other jazz players, with new vocals added by Oscar! These kind of tracks are the stuff that made him a legend instantly – strongly voiced vocal tunes, handled with a flair that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing with white text. Cover has light wear and aging, a cutout hole and a lightly bumped corner.)
Esperanza Spalding —
Chamber Music Society ... CD Telarc, 2010. Used ... $2.99
A timeless mix of heart tuggingly intimate strings and beautiful vocals by Esperanza Spalding – a set that feels deep down close to the heart, and in turns, quite soaring – all the while wonderful! The aspects we loved so dearly on Esperanza's previous albums are also done here – ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Sarah Vaughan —
Sassy Swings The Tivoli (with bonus tracks) ... CD Mercury/EmArcy, 1963. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
2CD version – with 31 tracks in all – way more than the original album! CD
(Late 80s West German pressing.)
Blossom Dearie —
Needlepoint Magic – Blossom Dearie Vol V ... LP Daffodil, 1979. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A live little set from Blossom Dearie – one recorded in Reno at the end of the 70s, with mostly Blossom on piano and vocals, plus a bit of bass from Bill Takas and some guest duet vocals from Bob Dorough! The album really captures the charm and grace of Blossom in her later live years – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear.)
Eddie Jefferson/Prestige, 1952/1953. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An essential album for fans of early vocalese – and a record that brings together 3 of the greatest talents of the genre! The sides were pulled from early Prestige singles by the artists – and Eddie Jefferson's represented on 4 great numbers with backing by a group that includes Seldon ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing.)
Esperanza Spalding —
Songwrights Apothecary Lab ... CD Concord, 2021. Used ... $11.99
One of the hippest records we've ever heard from Esperanza Spalding – a set that almost feels as if she's stepping back into some of the more experimental, individual qualities that made her so different at the start! There's definitely some appealing, catchy songs here – but the ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Marker over barcode.)
Billie Holiday —
Lady In Satin ... LP Columbia, 1958. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of Billie's last recordings, and an incredibly striking batch of songs arranged by Ray Ellis with a sad, fragile ege that's perfect for the style of her later work. Billie's voice is faltering, but in a way that only makes the songs sound more personal and more compelling – and although ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing. Cover has ring & edge wear.)
Jackie & Roy —
Wilder Alias ... LP CTI, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
Jackie & Roy are definitely getting bit wilder here – hitting an electric early 70s CTI mode, and really growing a lot in the process! The session has the vocal pair working with CTI players who include Hubert Laws on flute, Joe Farrell on saxes, Roy Pennington on vibes, and Steve Gadd ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Wilder Alias ... CD 14.99(Cover has light wear.)
Claude Nougaro —
Best Of Claude Nougaro ... LP Universal (France), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
Totally great work from one of the grooviest singers of the 60s and 70s – and on our shores, one of the most overlooked as well! Claude Nougaro has a style that's rooted in jazz, but picks up on influences from Brazilian music and other styles – with a real knack for setting fresh ... (French, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roger Webb Sound with Barbara Moore —
Vocal Patterns ... LP De Wolfe (UK), 1971. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the coolest records ever from the legendary De Wolfe sound library in the UK – a set that's great not only for the work of Brit maestro Roger Webb, but also for the vocals delivered by Barbara Moore – a legendary session singer with a hell of a jazzy touch! Webb's charts are ... (Sound Library, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Vocal Patterns ... LP 22.99(Original pressing! Cover has two stamps and light pen on back – plus very light tape traces on bottom seam, but looks nice overall. Label has some marker – vinyl is nice and clean.)
Margaret Whiting —
Goin' Places ... LP Dot, 1957. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Accompanied by Pete King, Johnny Mandel, Skip Martin, Marty Paich, and Pete Rugolo. LP, Vinyl record album
(UK Jasmine pressing.)
Gregory Porter —
Liquid Spirit ... CD Blue Note, 2013. Used ... $4.99
Gregory Porter arrives on Blue Note Records – and the result is Porter's most fully-formed set so far – just the kind of album that will push him firmly into the limelight – a place that we've felt he's deserved for quite a few years! Porter's a hell of a singer, and a hell of a ... read more CD
Also available Liquid Spirit (3LP set – with bonus tracks) ... LP 62.99
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Jimmy Witherspoon ... LP Crown, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
Fantastic material from Jimmy Witherspoon – that sublime mix of blues and jazz that really set him apart from the rest! Titles include "Failing By Degrees", "Big Fine Girl", "Have A Ball", "Fickle Woman", "Sweet Lovin Baby", and "Ain't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black and silver Crown label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some light wear and a split top seam.)
Peddlers —
Fantastic Peddlers ... LP Fontana (UK), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
Early work from The Peddlers – the unique British trio who went onto cut some incredible break tracks in their day! This set's got the group more in the "beat" mode of things – still nicely syncopated, and working with the mix of guitar and organ that makes their tunes so ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing, in a flipback cover.)
Joe Turner —
Have No Fear Joe Turner Is Here ... CD Savoy/Denon (Japan), Mid 40s. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Jack Teagarden —
Tribute To Teagarden ... LP Capitol, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
New Air with Cassandra Wilson —
Air Show No 1 ... CD Black Saint (Italy), 1986. Used ... $11.99
Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderley —
Nancy Wilson/Capitol, Mid 60s. Used ... $2.99
The sweet vocals of Nancy join the classic Cannonball quintet for a great set of soul jazz tunes that was one of Capitol's biggest selling jazz sides in the 60s! About half the cuts feature Nancy on vocals – on tunes like "Save Your Love For Me", "Never Will I Marry", ... read more CD
(Out of print)
Nancy Wilson & George Shearing —
Swingin's Mutual (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
An album of mixed vocal and instrumental cuts, some with Nancy in the lead, backed by Shearing's combo, others with Shearing's group alone. The vocal tracks are quite nice jazz ones – and include "On Green Dolphin Street", "Born To Be Blue", "All Night Long", ... read more CD
Also available Swingin's Mutual (with bonus tracks) ... CD 3.99(Out of print.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Light 'Til Dawn ... CD Blue Note, 1993. Used ... $0.99
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
Bob Dorough —
Yardbird Suite (aka Devil May Care) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A mid 70s repackaging of one of the best vocal jazz albums that Bethlehem ever produced, and a landmark recording in the vocalese tradition! The first record ever from a young Bob Dorough – and easily one of his most swinging sessions! The style here is a bit straighter jazz than on some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear & a promo stamp.)
Dizzy Gillespie —
Dizzy Gillespie & The Double Six Of Paris ... LP Philips, 1963. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A rare 60s meeting of groovy talents from both sides of the Atlantic – and a record that matches the trumpet of Dizzy Gillespie with the hiply swinging vocals of The Double Six Of Paris! The group were a wonderfully groovy precursor to the Swingle Singers – and sung in a scatting ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dizzy Gillespie & The Double Six Of Paris (Japanese pressing) ... CD 21.99(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has edge wear, spot of clear tape, aging, notes in pencil on the back.)
Dory Previn —
Mary C Brown & The Hollywood Sign/Liberty/BGO, 1972/1973. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ella Fitzgerald/Pablo, 1977. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Ella Fitzgerald swings it nicely with the Tommy Flanagan Trio – a small group on the date for backup, but one who give this Montreux performance almost as much bounce as Ella's 70s live dates with a bigger ensemble! Tommy seems to have a bit more punch in his piano than usual, and Fitzgerald ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bit of ring wear, light edge wear, spot of pen.)
Chris Connor —
Finest Of Chris Connor ... LP Bethlehem, Late 50s. Very Good 2LP ... $2.99
A tasty little 2LP set – one that collects the excellent late 50s vocal work cut for the Bethlehem label by Chris Connor! At the time, Chris had a sound that she virtually invented – icy vocals backed by small combo jazz, in a very spare and subtle setting – and the sound was, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Mel Torme —
Sunday In New York & Other Songs About New York ... LP Atlantic, 1963. Very Good ... $7.99
One of our favorite-ever albums from Mel Torme – a set that sparkles with the same smooth swing as his best late 50s dates for Bethlehem records! Like those sets, this one features Torme's voice really taking off over some tight jazzy charts – arranged by Johnny Williams, Shorty Rogers ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has a good deal of aging, light ring wear, and a spill stain down the back cover.)
Barbara Long —
Soul ... CD Savoy, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A very hip album of vocal jazz – recorded by the underground singer Barbara Long, a righteous east coast talent who cut a very small amount of work during the 60s. This set's got Long backed by a small group that includes Booker Ervin, Billy Howell, and Nat Phipps – and Ervin's tenor ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Hollywood My Way/Capitol/EMI (UK), 1963. Used ... $12.99
2 key albums in the early career of Nancy Wilson – back to back on one CD! For Hollywood My Way, Wilson turns her wonderfully sophisticated vocal style towards a batch of hits from Hollywood films of the 40s, 50s, and 60s – arranged and conducted by Jimmy Jones, in that classy blend of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Yesterday's Love Songs, Today's Blues (with bonus tracks) ... CD Capitol, 1963. Used ... $1.99
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 CD
Nancy Sinatra —
Nancy Sinatra – Start Walkin 1965 to 1976 ... CD Light In The Attic, Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Used ... $14.99
Maybe the grooviest collection of work we've ever seen from the lovely Nancy Sinatra – a set that features some of her hits, but also includes a lot more material that's much more obscure – and which shows that Nancy was a hell of a song stylist, far from the charts! The core of the ... read more CD
(Out of print digipak version – with 40-page booklet!)
Joe Williams —
Joe Williams At Newport 63 ... LP RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A killer album that's one of Joe's best! Unlike some of his other albums as a vocalist, in which the arrangements are a bit too cluttered to swing, this nice relaxed live set has Joe hitting a very soulful groove, and stepping out nicely on cuts like "Gravy Waltz", "Come Back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, promo stamps, and rounded corners.)
Cassandra Wilson —
Blue Skies ... CD JMT (Germany), 1988. Used ... $0.99
Accompanied by Mulgrew Miller on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums. CD
(Booklet has some light age spots.)
Jimmy Rushing —
You & Me That Used To Be ... LP RCA, 1971. Near Mint- ... $2.99
With small combo backing from Zoot Sims and Al Cohn on tenor, plus Budd Johnson on tenor and soprano sax, Ray Nance on cornet, and Dave Frishberg on piano! Titles include "Fine And Mellow", "I Surrender Dear", "Linger Awhile", "My Last Affair", "More ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Dwight Fiske —
Sophisticated Songs And Patter By Dwight Fiske (10 inch album) ... LP Gala, Late 1950s. Very Good- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with surface noise. Cover has light surface wear & aging, clear tape on the top & bottom seams.)
Dwight Fiske —
Songs His Mother Never Taught Him (10 inch album) ... LP Jubilee, 1955. Very Good- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with some surface noise. Cover has light wear & aging.)
Lizz Wright —
Shadow (tan vinyl pressing) ... LP Lightyear, 2024. New Copy ... $31.99 34.99
Lizz Wright continues to grow and grow with each new release – with a style that's maybe more globalist than just the jazz and soul vocal modes that first informed her music – this really expressive mode that's moved into territory that's all Lizz's own – and which takes all these ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Betty Bennett —
Nobody Else But Me (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Atlantic (Japan), 1955. Used ... $24.99
An obscure vocal jazz gem from the LA scene of the 50s – recorded for Atlantic, but done in a style that's a fair bit like the best work for Bethlehem or Mode at the time! Betty Bennett sings here with backings from Shorty Rogers on one side, and Andre Previn on the other – often in a ... read more CD
(2007 Japanese pressing in a nice glossy LP style cover – in great shape with obi!)
Frank Sinatra & Tommy Dorsey —
Love Songs ... CD RCA, 1940/1941. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Billy Eckstine/Savoy, 1950/1951. Used ... $4.99
Includes tracks omitted from the following Savoy CD releases due to space constraints. Have No Fear Big Joe Turner Is Here, the Original Johnny Otis Show, and the Billy Eckstine album Mister B & The Band. 15 tracks total. CD
(Out of print, age spots inside the booklet.)
Jo Stafford —
Capitol Collectors Series ... CD Capitol, 1940s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Billie Holiday —
This Is My Last Affair ... LP Philips (UK), 1930s/1940s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s issue, in a flip-back cover – with light wear, some aging, and small seam splits held by clear tape.)
Gloria Lynne —
Go! Go! Go! ... LP Everest, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo gold label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Lorez Alexandria —
Alexandria The Great ... LP Impulse, 1964. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $11.99
A beautiful album from Lorez Alexanderia – one of her two excellent sessions for Impulse! The record was cut after Lorez recorded some great sides for the Argo label – and it works off the strength of those sides, taking her unique vocal approach, forged in R&B, but smoothed by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s MCA pressing in a barcode cover, with light surface wear, a cutout notch, and rounded corners.)
Jo Stafford —
Sings American Folk Songs ... CD Corinthian, Late 40s. Used ... $6.99
Tracks include "Cripple Creek", "Sourwood Mountain", "Poor Wayfaring Stranger", and "Black Is The Color". CD
(Out of print.)
Nancy Wilson —
Great American Songbook ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Nancy Wilson remakes American classics of the 20th century – taking a host of tunes from Gershwin, Ellington, Arlen, Porter, and Berlin – and remaking them in her sophisti-soul style of the 60s! She's got plenty of great help on the sessions – with arrangers that include Gerald ... read more CD
Nancy Wilson —
Guess Who I Saw Today – Nancy Wilson Sings Songs Of Lost Love ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used ... $8.99
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.)
Nina Simone —
Little Girl Blue (aka Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club)(remastered edition) ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $5.99
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... read more CD
(Out of print early CD pressing with a crease through traycard artwork.)
Bobby Short —
Bobby Short ... LP Atlantic, 1956. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, aging, and a small trace of a price sticker.)
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington —
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book ... CD Verve/Essential Jazz (Spain), 1957. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
Ella's performing songs written by or associated with Duke–what could be better? Here she's backed by two different Ellington groups–-one a big band, the other a small group, whose members included Stuff Smith, Barney Kessel, and Ben Webster. Titles include "Rockin' In ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Frank Sinatra —
Songs for Swingin' Lovers! ... CD Capitol, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
A near-perfect session of 50s Sinatra – upbeat, lively, and with an undeniable punch that completely transforms every tune! The great Nelson Riddle is backing Frank up on the set – and the album's one of their liveliest from the time, filled with familiar tunes that Frank slips into ... read more CD
Billie Holiday —
Billie Holiday Vol 3 (10-inch) ... LP Jolly Roger, 1954. Very Good- ... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear & aging, name in pen on the back.)
Astrud Gilberto —
Astrud Gilberto Now (DualDisc pressing) ... CD Perception/Silverline, 1972. Used ... $18.99
Killer work by Astrud Gilberto – very different than her Verve sides of the 60s! The album was produced by Astrud, arranged by Deodato – and has that wonderful warm full jazz feel of her classic album on CTI, but also a bit more like some of the funky work of Jorge Ben at the time ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print 2005 DualDisc pressing.)
Various —
Ultra Lounge Volume 18 – Bottoms Up ... CD Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $8.99
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie —
Sinatra At The Sands (with bonus track) ... CD Reprise, 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A classic Vegas moment for Sinatra – with accompaniment by Count Basie, and arrangements from Quincy Jones, to boot! The set features some great spoken bits – really one of the first chances the American mainstream got to taste the Vegas vibe – and titles include "It Was A ... read more CD
(Out of print 1998 remastered edition with bonus track.)
Betty Carter —
Audience With Betty Carter ... CD Verve, 1980. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
A brilliant live set by Betty Carter – originally issued on her own Bet-Car label in 1980, and a perfect summation of the underground soul that was bubbling through her work in the 70s! The Betty you hear here is way different than the Betty of earlier years – freer, more soulful, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gloria Lynne —
Miss Gloria Lynne ... CD Everest/Evidence, 1958. Used ... $2.99
Features Harry Edison on trumpet, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Wild Bill Davis on organ, and Eddie Costa on vibes. CD
(CONDITION NOTES: Traycard has a crease and a spine is missing, item is priced accordingly.)
Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson —
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson (Verve master edition) ... CD Verve, 1957. Used ... $3.99
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print Verve Masters Edition, in the tri-fold digipack.)
Dakota Staton —
Late Late Show ... CD Capitol/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $0.99
A Capitol classic from Dakota Staton – and the record that made her a real leading lady at the label in the years before Nancy Wilson's rise! The set's got a wonderfully laidback feel that's in keeping with the title, yet it also swings nicely too – kind of a new level of soul in jazz ... read more CD
(1991 CD pressing.)
Count Basie with Sarah Vaughan —
Count Basie & Sarah Vaughan (with bonus tracks) ... CD Roulette, 1960. Used ... $1.99
Sarah Vaughan gets some backing from Count Basie – making for a record that's one of her jazziest and swinging of the time! As with other Basie-related vocal sessions from the early 60s, this one has a soulful edge and a nice little bounce – one that makes for a more solid approach ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(1996 pressing.)
Sarah Vaughan/Roulette/Columbia (Japan), 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $19.99
A collection of immortal standards performed by Vaughan, Washington, and Bailey with titles that include "Perdido", "Fly Me To The Moon", "Stormy Weather", "Summertime", "Moonglow", "Stella By Starlight", and more. Cover features a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a textured booklet cover, with obi. Obi is slightly crinkled.)
Billie Holiday —
Lady ... LP Verve, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $1.99
Later work from Billie Holiday – all recorded for Verve with some hip group backing! LP, Vinyl record album
(The bottom half of the cover has waviness and light staining, cutout hole, some wear along the opening.)
Esperanza Spalding —
Radio Music Society ... CD Heads Up, 2012. Used ... $5.99
Maybe the greatest record so far from the lovely Esperanza Spalding – a set that has her moving farther from jazz, into a wonderfully warm style of soul music overall! The mix of modes is exquisite – a blend of Spalding's jazz-trained vocals with some beautiful arrangements that ... (Neo Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Radio Music Society (deluxe edition) ... CD 6.99(Mark through barcode.)
Nancy Wilson —
From Broadway With Love/EMI (UK), 1966. Used ... $14.99
2 Nancy Wilson Capitol sets from 1966 – back to back on one CD! From Broadway With Love is Broadway material – but given the Nancy Wilson twist – and sung in a mode that's a lot more soulful than other records of its type! Nancy's at her strong early Capitol best here – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Charles —
Great Hits Of Ray Charles – Recorded On 8 Track Stereo ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Sealed ... $39.99
A 60s remastering of early Ray Charles gems for Atlantic Records – titles that include "Carrying That Load", "Tell Me How Do You Feel", "I'm Movin On", "You Be My Baby", "Early In The Mornin", "I Believe To My Soul", and "I Had ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 60s pressing! Shrink on back has been opened in one spot – with a small stamp, and a note of the original purchase date – 7/26/1966.)
Jacky Terrasson & Cassandra Wilson —
Rendezvous ... CD Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $1.99
Abbe Lane with Tito Puente —
Be Mine Tonight ... LP RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Classic 50s work from vocalist Abbe Lane – and a record that's made all the better by some great arrangements from Tito Puente! Abbe's getting past the sexy tricks of other records here – and singing in a dusky tone that works perfect with Tito's tight, choppy, and highly percussive ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gorgeous Japanese pressing, with insert and printed inner sleeve.)
Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie —
Ella & Basie ... LP Verve, 1963. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Quincy Jones handles the arrangements, so the set's got plenty of soul – and the band really swings on titles that include "Tea For Two", "Deed I Do", "My Last Affair", "I'm Beginning To See The Light", "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and is lightly stained at the bottom 3 inches.)
Nancy Wilson —
Like In Love/Capitol (UK), 1959/1960. Used ... $9.99
2 swingers from Nancy – 2 of her first albums, back to back on one CD! Both sides feature jazzy arrangements from Billy May – backings that put Nancy in prime vocal mode, with less of the pop soul touches of her late 60s work – and more of the strong Capitol singer mode that May ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Frank Sinatra —
Sinatra – The Main Event Live ... CD Reprise, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Recorded live at Madison Square Garden. CD
Nancy Wilson —
Nancy Wilson Live From Las Vegas – 14 Live Hits & Signature Songs ... CD Capitol, 1969. Used ... $5.99
The long-overdue issue of a classic Nancy Wilson album recorded live at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas – one that captures her at the height of her youthful powers! The style here is a great illustration of the genius of Nancy Wilson at the time – an approach that was classy and careful, ... read more CD
(2005 Capitol pressing.)
Frank Sinatra —
All Alone (with bonus track) ... CD Reprise, 1962. Used ... $4.99
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 CD
Also available All Alone ... LP 9.99
Frank Sinatra —
That's Life ... CD Reprise, 1966. Used ... $3.99
Sweet arrangements from Ernie Freeman – who gives Frank Sinatra that great little bounce that made the title hit, and so many other 60s tunes, so great! Titles include "That's Life", "Sand & Sea", "What Now My Love", "Tell Her", "Give Her ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Helen Merrill —
Dream Of You ... CD EmArcy, 1956. Used ... $9.99
Dream Of You is one of Helen's best from the 50s, thanks to some great arrangements from Gil Evans! Evans' young and modern talents are a perfect fit for Helen's sadly icy vocals on the set – taking her to new places never reached on some other sessions that were trying for a warmer, sweeter ... read more CD
Also available Dream Of You ... CD 8.99(A nice copy!)
Marianne Faithfull —
Faithfull Forever (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP London/Craft, Mid 1960s. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 26.99
The wonderful voice of Marianne Faithfull in all its 60s glory – set up here with sublime arrangements from Mike Leander, in a style that's unlike just about anything else we can think of! Marianne's got a bit of a trill – as you might hear in female folk singers of the decade – ... (Rock, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Features new remastering and sleeve notes!)
Bill Evans with Monica Zetterlund —
Swedish Concert 1975 (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Novadisc/Jazzhus Disk (Japan), 1975. Used ... $24.99
Bill Evans is reunited with singer Monica Zetterlund – in a live date done more than a decade after their classic Waltz For Debby album! The first side of the record features Evans in a trio mode – working instrumentally, without Monica, in a group that features the great Eddie Gomez ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Grady Tate —
All Love – Grady Tate Sings (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Village Again (Japan), 2002. Used ... $18.99
New vocal work from Grady Tate – very much in the spirit of his classic albums for the Skye label! The record has grady singing with a small jazz combo – Kenny Barron on acoustic piano, John Di Martino on Fender Rhodes, Frank Wess on flute and sax, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. The set's ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Kalin Twins —
When ... CD Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Blossom Dearie —
Soon It's Gonna Rain (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Fontana/Universal (Japan), 1967. Used ... $16.99
One of a handful of totally wonderful albums cut by Blossom Dearie in London – a gem of a set, and one that really takes off from the style of her earlier American albums on Verve, thanks to some hip Brit arrangements from Reg Guest! Blossom embraces all sorts of sounds here that she hadn't ... read more CD
(2023 pressing.)
Cassandra Wilson —
New Moon Daughter (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note (Japan), 1995. Used ... $11.99
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.)
Dave Brubeck & Jimmy Rushing —
Brubeck & Rushing (with bonus track) ... CD Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... $7.99
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 CD
Ray Charles —
Yes Indeed! (original cover) ... LP Atlantic, 1958. Very Good ... $14.99
Yes indeed – a mighty early classic from the great Ray Charles – one of his first full length albums, and a set that brings together the searing sort of work he was doing for Atlantic Records in the 50s! Ray's completely confident and at the top of his game here – and a lot more ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has some waviness, wear, & light staining along the opening- but mostly on the back. Light wear & aging overall.)
Mose Allison —
Mose Chronicles – Live In London Vol 1 ... CD Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Features Mose Allison on piano and vocals, Roy Babbington on bass, and Mark Taylor on drums. CD
(Out of print and sealed with a thin cutout through the spine.)
Shorty Rogers with Jeri Southern —
Shorty Rogers Quintet With Jeri Southern ... CD Studio West, 1962. Used ... $8.99
Very unusual work from trumpeter Shorty Rogers – recorded in 1962 for the Navy Swings radio show, and done in a way that captures a different side than usual of Rogers' playing! As the title implies, a number of tunes feature vocalist Jeri Southern joining in the group – singing in a ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Billie Holiday —
Solitude ... LP Verve, 1952. Very Good ... $19.99
Classic Billie Holiday for Verve – sad, blue-tinged, and recorded with great small combo backing – in a mode that really updates the sound of her initial recordings while still keeping the best elements intact! Players include Oscar Peterson, Alvin Stoller, Barney Kessell, and Ray ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later stereo MGM pressing. Vinyl plays with a short click on the first 2 tracks on side 2. Cover has light wear, cut corner.)
Mel Torme —
Torme ... CD Verve, 1958. Used ... $1.99
An overlooked gem from Mel – a great early album for Verve, one that's every bit as nice as his stellar work for the Bethlehem label! The set's got Mel singing with the Marty Paich orchestra – a good thing, too – as Marty's always been the best arranger for Mel's unique way of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
