A great session that features Jimmy Rushing singing in the rootsy style of his early Kansas City recordings, with backing by a group that includes the legendary Pete Johson on piano, plus Rudy Powell on alto, Emmett Berry on trumpet, Buddy Tate on tenor, and Freddie Greene on guitar. Titles ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a split top seam, light ring wear.)
A nice dose of jazz – as usual for Jimmy – thanks to some arrangements by Oliver Nelson, plus piano from Dave Frishberg and tenor from Buddy Tate! Titles include "You Can't Run Around", "Blues In The Dark", "Tell Me I'm Not To Late", "Berkely Campus ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue. Cover has light wear and a small sticker in back.)
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 ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic from Jimmy Rushing – recorded at a time when he was really finding a new audience for his vocals! In a style that Columbia was using on a number of sides in the late 50s and early 60s, Jimmy and Buck do a bit of educatin' – and trace a progression of jazz styles from New ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound reissue.)
Jimmy Rushing/Ada Moore/Buck Clayton —
Cat Meets Chick ... LP Columbia, 1956. Near Mint- ...
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An interesting set – kind of a parody of the Girl Meets Boy album that had been issued a year or two before on Columbia – done with vocals by Jimmy and Ada Moore, and recorded as a "story in jazz" about love, love found, and love lost. Jimmy and Ada sing both separately and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really cool set – one of the unusual 70s albums made by guitarist Rick Ruskin for Takoma! The style here is a bit different than the label's work by John Fahey and Robbie Basho – still acoustic on most tracks, but with some vocals from Ruskin from time to time – and additional ... (Folk/Country) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gene Russell —
New Direction ... LP Black Jazz, 1971. Very Good+ ...
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Sweet funky jazz from pianist Gene Russell – one of the hippest albums he ever recorded! Russell's a pianist with a wonderfully fluid touch – used here to near perfection in a small combo date that really stands out from most of his other albums – just the kind of effort we'd ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner and some light wear – but this is still a nice copy overall.)
Early work from pianist Gene Russell – cut long before his bigger fame in the 70s! Long before he became the empresario behind the legendary Black Jazz label in the 70s, Gene cut this album of mellow soul jazz piano tracks, live at Memory Lane Supper Club in LA. The set's not as hard-hitting ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, half split top seam held with clear tape, and a small round sticker and price sticker remnants at the top right corner.)
A 70s issue of 2 seminal sides from George Russell, originally recorded in the 50s. The first, New York New York is a wonderful album from George Russell – and a refreshing change from his overly-academic modernist work! The session's an unusual one – a musical portrait of New York ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later red label pressing with plain text in the tri-fold cover, with light wear, bumped corners, and a date written in pen in back. Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Leon Russell —
Leon Russell ... LP Shelter, Early 70s. Very Good+ ...
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Titles include "A Song For You", "Dixie Lullaby", "I Put A Spell On You", "Prince Of Peace", "Old Masters", "Pisces Apple Lady", and "Hurtsome Body". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Leon Russell at the height of his powers – really firmly on his own in the lead, after so many years in the background – and working with a confidence that makes the whole thing completely charming right from the get-go! Like a rare few – a short list that might include Mose ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and a small Sample Copy sticker in back.)
Pee Wee Russell —
Ask Me Now! ... LP Impulse, 1965. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A record that will blow your mind – way different than you might expect from the cover! Sure, Pee Wee was a bit of a traditionalist on his instrument – the clarinet – but he's working here in a starkly modern way that almost recalls some of the best 50s work of Jimmy Guiffre, or ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has a tiny cutout hole and light edge wear.)
With Ruby Braff on trumpet, Ephy Resnick on trombone, and Red Richards on piano. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has discoloration from age.)
Pee Wee Russell —
New Groove ... LP Columbia, 1963. Near Mint- ...
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Although Pee Wee Russell had spent most of his career as a trad player, the 1960s showed him becoming something of an ersatz modernist, still playing in the guise of older styles, but adding in approaches that were much more far-reaching than his earlier work, and which showed that, like Coleman ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A strangely beautiful record recorded during Pee Wee Russell's brief comeback as a modernist folk hero during the 60s. As with a number of his other sessions from the time, Russell's tone is amazingly angular, with strange off-kilter notes that expose the genius that had been lurking for years ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Great small group material from these key revival years of Pee Wee Russell's career – a time when he was a dedicated modernist, even in a trad setting! Players include Buck Clayton on trumpet, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Trad revival material – but like most of Pee Wee's sides from the time, a lot hipper than you might expect, with traces of modernism that show why Russell was getting the ears of a lot of the jazz elite at the time, and why these mid 60s recordings are well worth seeking out. The group ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Carlo Rustichelli —
Bebo's Girl ... LP Capitol, Mid 60s. Very Good ...
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A wonderfully groovy score from Carlo Rustichelli – best known to the world for his famous score for Divorce Italian Style, and working here in a style that mixes tight jazzy numbers with sparer themes in kind of a Nino Rota mode! There's some nice organ in the background on some of the best ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An extremely groovy soundtrack from Carlo Rustichelli – one that bridges two generations of Italian comedy scores! At one level, there's a bouncing melodic feel to the score – done in a very Nino Rota-esque way, with plenty of jazzy touches on electric guitar, and some extremely ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great Italian comedy score from the early 60s – put together in key transitional modes by composer Carlo Rustichelli! The music is a great mix of those older, more sentimental Italian styles with some of the cleaner, leaner, playful sounds that were beginning to emerge in the 60s – ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Cover has some edge wear, bumped corners, and a number of small pock marks in front.)
Rutles —
Rutles EP ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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Amazing work from Eric Idle of Monty Python and Neil Innes of Bonzo Dog Band – a hilarious parody of The Beatles, with songs that sound like they actually could have been hits! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
An excellent array of early Mitch Ryder work – all arranged and produced by Bob Crew, with a nicely sock-soul sound! Titles include "Sock It To Me Baby", "Devil With The Blue Dress On", "Good Golly Miss Molly", "Jenny Take A Ride", "Little Latin ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ringwear, edge wear, and is lightly bent at the corners and edges.)
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels —
Breakout ... LP New Voice, 1966. Near Mint- ...
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Blue-eyed soul from the legendary Mitch Ryder – and pretty darn gritty at that – steeped in styles borrowed from Memphis and Muscle Shoals, and given a bit of a color-blind twist on the Detroit scene of the late 60s! Mitch clearly loves the motor city sound of the 60s, but also takes ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels —
Greatest Hits ... LP Roulette, Late 60s. Near Mint- ...
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(70s Virgo pressing. Cover has light surface wear.)
Terje Rypdal & David Darling —
Eos ... LP ECM, 1984. Near Mint- ...
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With Terje Rypdal on guitar and David Darling on cello – on titles that include "Eos", "Bedtime Story", "Laser", "Light Years", and "Melody". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Raphael Saadiq —
Instant Vintage ... LP Universal, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
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A tough title to live up to – but Raphael makes it happen! The album's as wonderful as you might think – all the deeply soulful styles Saadiq worked out with Tony Toni Tone, taken back through a historical range of soul music – firmly planted in a legacy that begins with Stevie ... (Neo Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A live set from this Brazilian pianist – spinning out non-stop performances on each side, and one tune slides into the next with an old school jazzy vibe. Very late nite, small club! (Brazil) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, in the original plastic sleeve.)
A brilliant first album from Marc Sadane – an artist who never hit big at the time, but who really shines here in a set of mellow and modern soul tracks that's completely sublime! Sadane gets great production help from the team of Mtume and Reggie Lucas – who set his wonderful vocals ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued bottom seam.)
Tracks include "X-Man", "Low Maintenance, High Wear", "Ka-Ching", "Cock It Back", "If. . . (It Ain't About Paper)", and "You Can't Deny". Production handled by Diamond, Dart La, A Kid Called Roots, and Minnesota. (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
A damn great soul album! Sure, the record was a crossover classic that got played to death back in the 80s – but give it a listen now, and you'll be stunned to hear how fresh it sounds, and how much it reminds you of all the British soul acts that sprung up in the years after it was released. ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Non-gatefold pressing. Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Sade's last LP from the early 90s before she went into her brief recording and performing hiatus. Like the preceding records, the approach is heavy on the jazz side of things, with a crisp, spare touch on the production and a wonderfully soulful feel to the songwriting. At this point she no ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Another nice one from Sade – perhaps not as edgey as some of her earlier work, recorded in a slightly smoother style, but still quite nice to our ears – as Sade's always been a pleasure, no matter what the setting! Includes the nicely grooving "Nothing Can Come Between Us", ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Amazing work from one of the hippest comedians of the postwar years – not only filled with razor-sharp wit about politics and society of the period, but delivered in a long stream, without any "bits" – a real revolution that made Sahl a huge influence on standup for years to ... (Comedy) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing. Cover has split top & bottom seams, aging.)
One of the more obscure albums from this early standup genius – less political than his other work, but still pretty wonderful! (Comedy) LP, Vinyl record album
Features Link Davis Jr on saxes, piano, and organ – and titles include "Just Groove Me", "Girls Today", "Groover's Paradise", "Houston Chicks", "Beautiful Texas Sunshine", and "Her Dream Man Never Came". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
A standout performance from organist Marcel Dupre – one of the leading soloists of the Mercury Living Presence series, heard here in the company of Paul Paray and the Detroit Symphony! The performance of "Symphony No 3 In C Minor (op 78)" by Saint-Saens is wonderfully vivid – ... (Classical) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono maroon label pressing with deep groove. Cover has two tiny stickers.)
(Mono maroon and silver label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, aging, peeled spot from price sticker removal, splitting in the bottom seam, and a small name in blue marker in back.)
Saint Tropez —
Je T'Aime ... LP Butterfly, Late 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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The legendary Rinder & Lewis team headed up this Frenchy effort by the pop disco group Saint Tropez. The centerpiece is the album's cover of Serge Gainsbourg's classic "Je T'Aime", redone here with a distinct 70s feel, and a groove that's just right for the dancefloor. Other tunes ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really wonderful little record – and some of our favorite work ever from Japanese pop maestro Ryuichi Sakamoto! Sakamoto really surprised folks with this set – not just because it accompanied his strong performance (with David Bowie) in the film, but also because it opened up the way ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A trio date – with Teru Sakamoto on piano, Tsuneo Shibata on bass, and Kazunori Kondo on drums – on long titles that include "Left Alone", "Beyer No 98", "Autumn Leaves", and "The Gentle Rain". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi – which has a rip and some aging on the back. Front is nice.)
Salem Inspirational Choir —
He's Able ... LP Savoy, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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AK Salim —
Blues Suite ... LP Savoy, Late 50s. Near Mint- ...
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One of AK Salim's far-reaching "jazz suites" from the late 50s. This one focuses on the bluer side of jazz, and features some excellent soloists – like Seldon Powell on flute and tenor, Sahib Shihab on baritone sax, Nat Adderley on cornet, and Phil Woods on alto – all playing ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label mono pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has a light stain in one corner – but is great overall.)
A really cool early project from Mike and Sally Oldfield – done when they were both very young, and in this acid folk style that's very different than their later music – especially Mikes! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with light wear. Cover is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Salsoul Orchestra —
Magic Journey ... LP Salsoul, 1977. Very Good+ ...
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Ahhhh . . . The Salsoul Orchestra at its finest, with Vince Montana at the helm, crafting some superb arrangements that have all of the positivity of the best funky club groove that made the group great – without any of the disco schlock of their contemporaries! The group's format is still ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Recorded at Sigma Sound and produced, arranged and conducted by Vincent Montana Jr., this is a compilation of some of the Salsoul Orchestra's big disco tunes. Montana composed just about every song on the record and the tracks include "Nice N Naasty", "You're Just The Right ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Salsoul Orchestra —
Nice N Naasty ... LP Salsoul, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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An excellent groover from the legendary Vince Montana! Vince arranged, produced, conducted, and wrote just about all of this second album by hard-grooving Salsoul Orchestra – and the album's a no-nonsense batch of disco instrumentals that's way better than many of the fake albums of the type ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The soaring debut of one of the greatest groups of the disco era – and one that would go onto be the sound of Salsoul Records too! The large mostly-instrumental ensemble is headed up by Vince Montana – who brings plenty of Philly disco touches into play with the group's wonderful blend ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Featuring some of Hurby Luv Bug's best production work on "I'll Take Your Man", "My Mike Sounds Nice", "Tramp", "It's Alright". (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Trutone stamp. Cover has a large corner cut, heavy edge wear, bent corners, and some marker and index label in back. Labels have some marker and ink stamps.)
Salt N Pepa still in their best early mode – working with Hurby Luv Bug, and turning out tunes with a nice sort of indie-level street charm! Although countless others copped the poppy hip hop groove of the pair at the time, Salt N Pepa were still the first, and still managed to do it best ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Slow slinking soul from Sam Salter – a mainstream set, but a pretty nice one too – thanks to a no-apologies approach to the ballads and mellow tracks that keeps the record firmly in check whenever it might falter! Sam's not the kind of singer who's going to change the world, but he ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sophisticated soul from William Salter – a lost treasure from the Ralph MacDonald camp at the end of the 70s, and a vocalist that we only know from this one obscure album! MacDonald produced the set with William Eaton – who also did the arrangements, as he did on some of Ralph's own ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sal Salvador was one of the 50s more accomplished modernist talents on jazz guitar – and his work ranks up there with players like Tal Farlow, or Gil Melle's great bandmate Joe Cinderella. This is Salvador's rare first album for Blue Note – only issued in a 10" vinyl format! The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi! TOJJ 5035)
Sam & Dave —
Back At Cha ... LP United Artists, 1975. Near Mint- ...
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A rare late LP Sam & Dave cut for United Artists in the mid 70s – with raw & gritty soul vocals and rough hewn, yet soulfully resonant production by Steve Cropper, and backing by a slew of Memphis sessions specialists! Back At Cha is a coulda-shoulda-woulda been great comeback effort ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam & Dave —
I Thank You ... LP Atlantic, 1968. Very Good+ ...
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A killer by Sam & Dave – recorded in Memphis with crack work by the team of Isaac Hayes and David Porter, and unfortunately a record that was recorded by Stax, but stolen by Atlantic in their 1968 takeover of the label! Sam & Dave are at the height of their powers here – ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sam Apple Pie —
Sam Apple Pie ... LP Decca (UK), 1969. Very Good+ ...
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