Not to be confused with the group Pleasure, or the ex-Police leadman Sting – this group are a pretty darn sweet disco trio with a really nice groove! The sound's a bit different than other disco references we might use – not really New York, European, or Canadian – and done with ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great early session from Chicago trumpeter Ira Sullivan – a very strong player who came out strongly in the late 50s as one of the big jazz hopefuls from the Windy City. This set has Ira backed by the Billy Taylor Trio – presented by Billy on ABC, where the Taylor trio was recording ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Later work by Grady Tate – not as solid as his Skye albums, mostly because he seems a bit confused about which way to go with his style, going for more of an expanded soul sound than the moodier jazz one he used on earlier work. Harold Wheeler did the arrangements – and the record ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mellow and wonderful work from Billy Taylor – caught here in a setting that feels much more relaxed and unrestrained than some of his other 50s outings! The group's his classic trio with Percy Brice on drums and Earl May on bass – and Billy's incredibly inventive on the keys, working ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear. Vinyl has a short click on "Stella By Starlight", but is great otherwise.)
Billy Taylor —
Evergreens ... LP ABC/Paramount, 1956. Near Mint- ...
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Early work by Billy Taylor – cut at the height of his 50s popularity, with his famous trio of Percy Brice on drums and Earl May on bass. The title gives it all away – as Taylor plays soulful renditions of standards like "But Not For Me", "Cheek To Cheek", "It's ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Excellent 50s work from pianist Billy Taylor – a record that has him stepping out with even more command of the keys than his earlier sides for Prestige and Roost! The format here is simple, but also simply amazing – as Billy works through familiar tunes with a highly rhythmic agenda ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
After Shock comes Panic – the sequel to Creed Taylor's previous album for ABC, and like that one, a very weird mix of jazzy backings, odd sound effects, and cool production techniques! The record begins with a familiar core – jazzy instrumentals, of the sort that Taylor was already ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing – a great copy! Back cover has a promo sticker.)
One of the greatest albums by Toots that we've ever heard – a groovy set of tunes recorded in the 60s, with Dick Hyman on organ! Hyman's lean and fluid tone is a real wonder – working better here than even on his own albums, and coming into play magically with Toots – who ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great bit of funk from this obscure 70s combo – the first of their many good albums, and with a sound that's rougher and rawer than the others. The band's grooving in a pretty slow mode here – without the uptempo club tracks of later years – and they've got a style that's a mix ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, light surface wear, and a few rounded corners.)
(CRC pressing. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, bent at the top right corner and a bit at the opening, and a CRC sticker in back.)
Josh White —
Live! ... LP ABC/Paramount, 1961. Near Mint- ...
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A totally excellent midtempo modern soul groover from Lenny Williams, popping along on smooth groove clearly aimed at the dancefloor, but filled out nicely with sophisticated production! (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing in a ABC Disco sleeve, with a promo stamp.)
Bill Wray, Lee Holdridge & others —
Tilt ... LP ABC, 1979. Very Good+ ...
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Includes tracks by Mighty Clouds Of Joy, Five Blind Boys, Pilgrim Jubilees, Dixie Hummingbirds, Porter Singers, Sensational Nightingales, and more! (Gospel) LP, Vinyl record album
(White label ABC/Song Bird promo. Cover has a promo sticker, light wear, and a wrinkled corner.)
Includes selections by Bobby Bland, Johnny Ace, Junior Parker, John Roberts, Lamp Sisters, Ernie K Doe, Paulette Parker, Clarence Carter & Calvin Scott, OV Wright, Jeanette Williams, Roy Head, Willie Mae Thornton, and The Insights. (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album