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Lorez Alexandria —
Deep Roots ... LP 
Argo, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever recorded by vocalist Lorez Alexandria – and a perfect summation of her rich talents as a singer! Backing is by a small Chicago trio that includes John Young on piano, Vernel Fournier on drums, and George Eskridge on bass – but the arrangements of the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lorez Alexandria —
Early in the Morning/
Argo/Phoenix (Spain), 1960/1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two albums by one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time! Early In The Morning is a very hip affair – recorded with the Ramsey Lewis Trio backing her up on one side, and a group led by Frank Foster on another – both playing in a tight soul jazz mode that works perfectly for Lorez's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Argo/Dusty Groove, 1963. Used ... $11.99
One of the greatest albums ever from Lorez Alexandria – an ultra-hip singer who recorded for Impulse and King, but who sounds especially wonderful on this rare date for Chess Records! The album's got a groove that definitely lives up to its title – a jazzy, bouncy sort of rhythm that's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Still sealed, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Dorothy Ashby —
Dorothy Ashby ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the most stripped-down albums from legendary jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby – and one of her earliest records too! The set's got Dorothy right out front in a trio setting – working with bassist Herman Wright and drummer John Tooley – in a wonderfully jazzy take on the sound of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bach —
Magnificat – Felicity Palmer/Argo, 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Bridge —
String Quartets Nos 3 & 4 – Allegri String Quartet ... LP Argo (UK), 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Ray Bryant Trio —
Gotta Travel On ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
A stone groover from the great Ray Bryant – one of his brilliant albums for Cadet from the 60s! Ray's soul jazz trio (with Freddie Waits on drums) is augmented by the 2-horn trumpet section he used on some of his other Cadet recordings from the time – trumpet from Snookie Young and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Ray Bryant Trio —
Gotta Travel On (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A stone groover from the great Ray Bryant – one of his brilliant albums for Cadet from the 60s! Ray's soul jazz trio (with Freddie Waits on drums) is augmented by the 2-horn trumpet section he used on some of his other Cadet recordings from the time – trumpet from Snookie Young and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Milt Buckner —
Mighty High/Argo/Solar (Spain), 1959/1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Mighty High features sweet and slow-burning organ from the great Milt Buckner – a really simple session overall, but one with lots of magical touches! Milt plays with a tone that's much lighter than a lot of his contemporaries on the Hammond – not as many tricks as Jimmy Smith, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Kenny Burrell —
Night At The Vanguard ... CD Argo/Verve, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hip live date from Kenny Burrell – recorded with a trio that includes Richard Davis on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – both of whom help Kenny find a groove that's a bit lighter and more fluid than usual! The rhythms here are quite gentle, almost spare at times – and always ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Night At The Vanguard ... CD 6.99(Verve Originals pressing, digipak has some wear.)
Argo/Verve, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99 On May 10, 2024
A hip live date from Kenny Burrell – recorded with a trio that includes Richard Davis on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – both of whom help Kenny find a groove that's a bit lighter and more fluid than usual! The rhythms here are quite gentle, almost spare at times – and always ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Night At The Vanguard ... CD 6.99 This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, May 10.
David Byrne/Argo, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lou Donaldson —
Signifyin' (Japanese pressing) ... CD Argo, 1963. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer by Lou Donaldson – one of his earliest sides for the Argo label, recorded right after his landmark organ jazz sides for Blue Note – Natural Soul and Here 'Tis – and like those, recorded with a lineup that includes Big John Patton on organ! The rest of the group features ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. 20 bit mastering.)
Richard Evans —
Richard's Almanac ... LP Argo, 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A rare early trio session from bassist Richard Evans – known much more famously for his late 60s soul and jazz arrangements at Chess! The set's not only unique for it's exposure of Evans as a jazz artist, but it also marks one of the first appearances of pianist Jack Wilson – still a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer —
Art ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful album of understated brilliance – one of Art Farmer's early shifts into the sublime, and an easily-blown batch of trumpet tracks that always takes our breath away! There's a sense of relaxed freedom here that's really tremendous – a difference from some of Farmer's more ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer —
Out Of The Past ... CD GRP/Argo, 1960/1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great CD that combines most of the material on Art's two albums for Argo – Art (1960) and Perception (1961). Art is a beautiful album of understated brilliance – one of Farmer's early shifts into the sublime, an easily blown batch of trumpet tracks played with trio backing by Tommy ... (Jazz) read more CD
Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... $13.99
An amazingly beautiful set of tracks from Art Farmer – playing here with superb accompaniment from a young Harold Mabern on piano, in a laidback quartet format that really lets Art open up! Art's playing is fresh and creative throughout – never too over the top, and always blown with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing in a black & white cover, with a cutout notch and some wear.)
Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet —
Jazztet At Birdhouse ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the best albums ever by this crack soul jazz combo – the mighty Jazztet, an early 60s group led by Art Farmer and Benny Golson! The set was recorded in Chicago, and it features the group hard-grooving through some really well-arranged numbers – lively tunes with a snapping, in-th ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet —
Jazztet At Birdhouse (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Argo/Verve, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best albums ever by this crack soul jazz combo – the mighty Jazztet, an early 60s group led by Art Farmer and Benny Golson! The set was recorded in Chicago, and it features the group hard-grooving through some really well-arranged numbers – lively tunes with a snapping, in-th ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2002 LP sleeve version.)
Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet & John Lewis —
Jazztet & John Lewis ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
We'll be the first to admit that the piano and compositions of John Lewis can sometimes be a bit stiff and academic – but that's definitely not the case on this great little record! The album features interpretations of Lewis' work by the great Farmer/Golson Jazztet – and is a pretty ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Farmer/Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Landmark work by one of the greatest jazz outfits of the early 60s! Art Farmer and Benny Golson were both known as well-composed players during the 50s – strongly soulful, but often with a fine sense of arrangement that usually tended towards the lyrical side of things. With this group, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Argo pressing, with deep groove – nice and clean. Cover has a "Killer Joe" hype sticker too!)
Art Farmer/Argo/Chess, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Landmark work by one of the greatest jazz outfits of the early 60s! Art Farmer and Benny Golson were both known as well-composed players during the 50s – strongly soulful, but often with a fine sense of arrangement that usually tended towards the lyrical side of things. With this group, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Meet The Jazztet ... CD 13.99
Gerhard —
Dances From Don Quixote/Argo (UK), 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Don Goldie —
Brilliant! ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of a few albums recorded by trumpeter Don Goldie for the Argo label in the early 60s – and probably the best of the bunch! This set has Goldie blowing with a group that includes Eddie Higgons on piano, Richard Evans on bass, and Fred Rundquist on guitar – gently grooving in a small ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, aging, and discoloration on the edges.)
Benny Golson —
Free ... LP Argo, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Without a doubt, Benny Golson is one of the most underrated tenorists of his generation – a player with a tone and conception that's always tremendous – but which comes across especially well on this early 60s session for Argo Records! As you might guess from the title, things aren't ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, 1961. Very Good- ... $14.99
A record with a gimmick – but one that's totally great, and really unique for the time! The "1 to 10" in the title is the way that the album spins out – as track 1 features Golson blowing solo tenor, track 2 features him in duet, track 3 a trio – and so on, until track ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo. Cover has light wear and a small stain in one corner – back has a bit of marker and a bit more staining.)
Al Grey —
Basic Grey ... LP Argo/Cadet, Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Al Grey – one of the most soulful trombonists of his time – all pulled from the Chess/Argo albums Last Of The Big Plungers, Snap Your Fingers and Al Grey Billy Mitchell Sextet LPs! Easily some of Grey's hippest work – with players who include Billy Mitchell on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo/Verve, 1962. Used ... $11.99
Really wonderful work from trombonist Al Grey – sounding hipper here than at any other point in his career! One of the great reason for Al's sound here is the presence of tenorist Billy Mitchell – a partner with Al in the Basie band, and a great player who gives just about any session ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2006 Verve digipak pressing.)
Al Grey —
Snap Your Fingers ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Really wonderful work from trombonist Al Grey – sounding hipper here than at any other point in his career! One of the great reason for Al's sound here is the presence of tenorist Billy Mitchell – a partner with Al in the Basie band, and a great player who gives just about any session ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Snap Your Fingers ... CD 11.99(Mono grey label pressing with deep groove. Cover has ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, some small stains and blemishes, and a DJ stamp in back.)
Al Grey —
Thinking Man's Trombone ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Given that Grey was one of those players who tried for more of a "gutbucket" sound on the trombone, we're not sure that we'd agree with the title's assessment of him as the "thinking man" – but we can say that the album's a pretty darn great batch of soul jazz groovers, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono gold label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover looks nice.)
Barry Harris —
Breakin' It Up ... LP Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A hard to find early album by the great Detroit pianist Barry Harris! Barry's playing here in a trio with William Austin on bass and Frank Gant on drums, and the tracks have a definite boppish quality to them – more straight ahead than some of the flowing lines he brought to later work in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese Baybridge pressing – UPS-2198-B. Cover has some ring and edge wear, bent at the right side and corners, and a 1-inch tear held with clear tape at the opening.)
Honegger —
Soundtrack For Abel Gance's Napoleon/Erato, 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lonehill/Argo (Spain), 1962/1963. Used ... $11.99
Great early work by jazz vibes guru Bobby Hutcherson – recorded early in his tenure in NYC in the early 60s – backed up by trombonist Al Grey and tenor sax man Billy Mitchell! Of course Hutcherson would go on to spin out all those great records for Blue Note, and these early recordings ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ives —
Three Places In New England/Argo/Decca, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chubby Jackson —
Chubby's Back ... LP Argo, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
With a name like Chubby, the set ought to be a snoozer – but it swings nicely, thanks to some strong bass work by Jackson! The group's a Chicago ensemble, featuring lesser-known players of the 50s – like Vito Price, Cy Touff, Don Lamond, and Jimmy Gourley – plus trombone by Bill ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Illinois Jacquet —
Desert Winds ... CD Argo/Verve, 1964. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An easily-grooving set that features Illinois Jacquet blowing over small combo arrangements with Tommy Flanagan on piano and Kenny Burrell on guitar – plus some added Latin percussion from Willie Rodriguez! The presence of the Latin percussion really adds a nice element to the album – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Argo/Universal (Japan), 1962/1966. Used ... $13.99
Go Power indeed – as the album's a really stripped down groover, and one that has the tenor of Illinois Jacquet working in spare trio formation with Milt Bucker on Hammond and Alan Dawson on drums! The record's got a sound that's even earthier than some of Jacquet's other work for Argo ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Argo, 1958. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Magical early work from Ahmad Jamal – a scintillating blend of piano, percussion, and bass – with a sound that was incredibly fresh at the time, and which still sounds pretty much so to our ears! The album crackles with imagination and rhythm – really hitting on all burners ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ahmad Jamal Trio Vol 4 (Ahmad Jamal 1958) (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 18.99(Mono black label pressing with deep groove.)
Argo, 1962. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Stunning live work from piano genius Ahmad Jamal – still very young at this point, but already working with the fluid sense of imagination that would only unfold even more in the 60s! As with most of Jamal's live dates of the time, the balance of lyrical energy on the keys and rhythmic ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 18.99(Early 80s French pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and a distro sticker in back.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Stunning live work from piano genius Ahmad Jamal – still very young at this point, but already working with the fluid sense of imagination that would only unfold even more in the 60s! As with most of Jamal's live dates of the time, the balance of lyrical energy on the keys and rhythmic ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ahmad Jamal At The Blackhawk ... LP 19.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal Trio Vol 4 (Ahmad Jamal 1958) (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Magical early work from Ahmad Jamal – a scintillating blend of piano, percussion, and bass – with a sound that was incredibly fresh at the time, and which still sounds pretty much so to our ears! The album crackles with imagination and rhythm – really hitting on all burners ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Ahmad Jamal – The Ahmad Jamal Trio Volume IV ... LP 29.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Not just a wonderful record for the music, but also for the classic cover image too – a photo of Ahmad Jamal's righteous night club The Alhambra – an Eastern-themed spot on Chicago's Michigan Ave, where Jamal made some incredible music for a few short years! Jamal was one of the few ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
All Of You (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A beautiful demonstration of the unique piano genius of Ahmad Jamal in the early years of his career – his way of blending together some of the complex fluidity and keyboard range of postwar pianists from more staid settings, while also picking up a warmer, more soulful groove – but in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal Trio At The Pershing ... LP Argo, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal Trio At The Pershing ... CD Argo/Chess, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more CD
Argo, 1955. Very Good- ... $14.99
Beautiful work from Jamal's early Chicago years – and a perfectly titled set that really gets at the differences he made in modern jazz! The tunes are wonderfully fluid, soulful, and swinging – but not in the gutbuckety style of other trios of the time, more in a lightly modern style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has oxidation and plays with surface noise. Cover has center ring wear with patchy peel spots, small top seam split.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Chamber Music Of The New Jazz (green cover) ... LP Argo, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Beautiful work from Jamal's early Chicago years – and a perfectly titled set that really gets at the differences he made in modern jazz! The tunes are wonderfully fluid, soulful, and swinging – but not in the gutbuckety style of other trios of the time, more in a lightly modern style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Extensions ... LP Argo, 1965. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A crucial album for Jamal – one in which he's really working in the "extensions" mode promised in the title! The tracks are all quite long – far longer than on his usual Argo sides, which is why there's only 4 in all on the whole album. The feel of the album is free and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing in a black & white cover, with a cutout notch, some ring and edge wear, and yellowing from age.)
Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A sprightly set from the Ahmad Jamal Trio – but also a record that's not as brightly colored as you might guess from the title, thanks to a nice undercurrent of darkness in the mix! Jamal's piano work is often nicely punctuated – perhaps living up to the "happy moods" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Happy Moods (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 18.99(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has bumped corners, some gloss separation at the spine, and is yellowed from age at the opening.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Happy Moods (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A sprightly set from the Ahmad Jamal Trio – but also a record that's not as brightly colored as you might guess from the title, thanks to a nice undercurrent of darkness in the mix! Jamal's piano work is often nicely punctuated – perhaps living up to the "happy moods" ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Happy Moods ... LP 19.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Happy Moods/Argo/Jazz Beat (Spain), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 Argo Records gems from Ahmad Jamal – back to back on a single CD! Happy Moods is a sprightly set from the Ahmad Jamal Trio – but also a record that's not as brightly colored as you might guess from the title, thanks to a nice undercurrent of darkness in the mix! Jamal's piano work ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Out of print.)
Happy Moods ... LP 19.99
Happy Moods (SHMCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Jamal At The Penthouse (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A compelling title – as the record was recorded at Nola Penthouse Studios in New York, one of the hippest places to lay down tracks at the time – but the cover shows an image of the Playboy building in Chicago, famous from the TV show Playboy's Penthouse, Hugh Hefner's first foray into ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Jamal At The Pershing Vol 2 ... LP Argo, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
Jamal At The Pershing Vol 2 (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Listen To The Ahmad Jamal Quintet (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
A nicely expanded take on the Ahmad Jamal sound of the early 60s – one that adds in guitar from Ray Crawford and violin from Joe Kennedy to Jamal's usual trio grooving! The main focus here is often still on the core group – which features Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Naked City Theme ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A brilliant album from Jamal – one of his best for Argo! The set's a live one, caught at the Jazz Workshop in San Francisco – but it's got a freer and more expansive sound than some of his Chicago live sets from the earlier part of the decade. The trio's part of the reason for that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ahmad Jamal —
Portfolio Of Ahmad Jamal (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Argo (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $18.99 23.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Seleritus/
Argo, 1959. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Etta James —
At Last (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Argo/Chess, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Etta James —
At Last (with bonus tracks) ... LP Argo/Chess/Jackpot, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An amazing step forward for the young Etta James – a singer who was delivering a raw, shouting form of R&B just a few years before – but who here ascends into soul music heaven with her famous work on the album! The title cut is the stuff of legend – played and played, again ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Argo, 1961. Very Good ... $4.99
Etta James —
Etta James Rocks The House ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Searing stuff – easily one of Etta James' greatest albums! The set is a non-stop jam, recorded live at the New Era Club in Nashville before a small and screaming crowd – a perfect performance all the way through, one that showcases Etta as she rarely sounded on vinyl during the 1960s. ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Chess pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Etta James —
Etta James Rocks The House (blue vinyl presing – with bonus tracks) ... LP Argo/Jackpot, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Searing stuff – easily one of Etta James' greatest albums! The set is a non-stop jam, recorded live at the New Era Club in Nashville before a small and screaming crowd – a perfect performance all the way through, one that showcases Etta as she rarely sounded on vinyl during the 1960s. ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, Early 60s. Very Good ... $38.99
A really wonderful album of Etta James material for Chess – 10 of her biggest tracks for the label, including some really hard-hitting R&B numbers, mixed with other tunes that represent the sadder, softer side of Etta's wonderful voice! Tracks include "Stop The Wedding", "S ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing with gold printing.)
Etta James —
Loving You More Every Day/Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Etta James —
Queen Of Soul ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo/Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The ... (Soul) read more CD
Etta James —
Second Time Around ... CD Argo/Chess, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Etta James —
Sings For Lovers ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Deep deep soul from Etta James – an album of ballads that burns as nicely as her "At Last" hit – thanks to arrangements from the great Riley Hampton! The set was a key move forward into more sophisticated territory from her early years – and titles include special Etta ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Budd Johnson —
Off The Wall ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great little album from tenor legend Budd Johnson – and a record that nicely updates his sound by pairing him with a hip 60s-styled group! The album's got a jaunty feel that's like the best soul jazz sessions on Impulse at the time – taking Budd's tenor and placing it next to trumpet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, 1958. Very Good ... $24.99
Roland Kirk —
Introducing Roland Kirk ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Introducing Roland Kirk ... CD 4.99(Pink label Cadet pressing in a black & white cover, with ring & edge wear.)
Sam Lazar —
Playback ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of a few rare albums from Hammond player Sam Lazar – a lesser-known artist from the same searing generation as Baby Face Willette and Jack McDuff, but a musician who never full got his due! This record was done for the Argo side of Chess Records, and it's got a raw sound that's equal ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sam Lazar —
Space Flight ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A tight batch of organ groovers with a raw R&B feel, recorded by the obscure St Louis organist Sam Lazar – with a very young Grant Green on guitar! The album's a bit different than Sam's other records for Argo – in that the tunes are all quite short, with a tight fast sound that's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo – a nice copy!)
Argo/Verve, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99 On May 10, 2024
A tight batch of organ groovers with a raw R&B feel, recorded by the obscure St Louis organist Sam Lazar – with a very young Grant Green on guitar! The album's a bit different than Sam's other records for Argo – in that the tunes are all quite short, with a tight fast sound that's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Ramsey Lewis —
Country Meets The Blues ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
No blues, and only a little bit of country – mostly in the song choice for the set, and in the way the whole thing is put together! The core stylings here are still the Ramsey Lewis Trio at their early 60s best – but the record does feature a slight country-meets-soul sort of style in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, but with heavy yellowing from age and a round sticker in back.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Hour With The Ramsey Lewis Trio ... LP Argo, 1959. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Quite a rare thing for a jazz album of the time – nearly 60 minutes of music on one disc, something that was almost unheard-of in the days of 30 minute sessions! As the notes explain, the whole thing sounded so good that the engineer let the tape run more than he might in a usual set – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label Argo stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has splits on the seams and light surface wear.)
Ramsey Lewis —
In Crowd ... LP Argo, 1965. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
One of the biggest jazz albums of the 60s – and a crucial crossover set from the legendary Ramsey Lewis trio! The record's a live one, which gives the group a perfect chance to show off their special genius – not just soulful grooves from Ramsey on piano, but wickedly sharp and playful ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available In Crowd (180 gram pressing) ... LP 27.99(Mono brown label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, sticker remnants, pen, with name in pen on the back.)
Argo/Verve, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
One of the biggest jazz albums of the 60s – and a crucial crossover set from the legendary Ramsey Lewis trio! The record's a live one, which gives the group a perfect chance to show off their special genius – not just soulful grooves from Ramsey on piano, but wickedly sharp and playful ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis —
In Crowd/Argo, 1965. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A huge hit for Ramsey, with his grreat soul jazz trio featuring Eldee Young and Redd Holt! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing. A-side label has some marker.)
Argo, 1961. Very Good ... $5.99
In case you think the folks at Chess were putting too fine a point on the earthy origins of Ramsey's jazz, the title's actually one that follows from an earlier album Ramsey cut for Mercury – and features a similar cover of a shovel digging in the dirt! The tracks are a great blend of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono brown label pressing. Back cover has light wear & sticker. Front looks nice.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Never On Sunday ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Simple genius from the classic Ramsey Lewis Trio – Ramsey on piano, Eldee Young on bass, and Red Holt on drums! The tunes are a strong mix of originals, standards, and some nice bits from odd sources – all arranged by Ramsey and crew to make strong use of their well-styled blend of ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis —
Pot Luck ... LP Argo, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Ramsey and the classic trio with Eldee Young and Red Holt – grooving away on a pot luck batch of tunes that includes material from a wide wide variety of sources, all turned into soul jazz magic by the boys! Believe it or not, Ramsey takes tunes like "Andaluza", "Arrividerci ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and discoloration from age on the back.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Ramsey Lewis Trio At The Bohemian Caverns ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good ... $7.99
A killer live set from Ramsey Lewis and his classic early 60s trio – a record that's not nearly as well known as The In Crowd, but every bit as great! Drummer Red Holt and bassist Eldee Young really get in some great elements here – working with Ramsey's piano in a groove that's far ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label Cadet pressing, with deep groove. Cover has faint ring wear, but is nice overall.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Sound Of Spring ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The Ramsey Lewis Trio gets some additional orchestral backings – and with great results! The set features Ramsey, Eldee Young, and Red Holt – all playing their usual pyrotechnic blend of soul jazz and swing – supported by larger arrangements handled by Riley Hampton, done in a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Back cover has light aging.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Stretching Out ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Not much stretching going on here, as most tracks are three minutes or under – but Ramsey's in fine fine form, working with the classic Young/Holt trio lineup, crafting very groovy little numbers that have a lot more going on underneath than you'd expect from the surface! Includes the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Bach To The Blues ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The title does a good enough job of summing up the range of styles that Ramsey and his trio would use to please the crowds during their countless engagements in the early 60s – taking tunes from a variety of settings, including classical, and infusing them with a soul jazz style dripping in ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, a sticker and some aging on the back.)
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Bossa Nova ... CD Argo/MCA (Japan), 1962. Used ... $18.99
One of the most unique albums from Ramsey Lewis' early years at Chess Records – a spare set of bossa groovers that has the Lewis trio with Eldee Young and Redd Holt augmented by added Brazilian percussion and guitar! The sound is spare, sharp, and soulful – and the record's one of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 20bit K2 pressing, includes obi.)
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Choice! – The Best Of The Ramsey Lewis Trio ... LP Argo, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A sparkling collection of the soul jazz groovers churned out by Ramsey's famous first trio – the groundbreaking ensemble that featured Eldee Young on bass and Redd Holt on drums. The set does a good job of pushing past obvious hits, and includes some tasty little groovers like "Travel ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing.)
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
More Sounds Of Christmas ... LP Argo/Verve, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Ramsey Lewis had such great success with his first album of Christmas instrumentals for Chess Records, he soon hopped back in the studio for a second record – but one with a very distinct difference! This time around, the trio's a bit unusual – in that it features regular bassist Eldee ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Swingin' ... LP Argo, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the first ever albums by the Ramsey Lewis Trio – featuring an assortment of lively tracks with a touch of jazz-based humor, the kind that were winning them huge audiences in Chicago at the time! With Eldee Young and Redd Holt to back him up, Ramsey's got plenty of pyrotechnics in tow ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, with a small center split in the bottom seam.)
Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Dodo Marmarosa —
Dodo's Back! ... LP Argo, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful later album from pianist Dodo Marmarosa – quite possibly his greatest record ever! The set's an obscure "comeback" date recorded in Chicago for Chess in the early 60s – a trio session with Richard Evans on bass and Marshall Thompson on drums – both working ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lou McGarity —
Blue Lou ... LP Argo, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Trombonist McGarity is joined by Doc Severinsen on trumpet, Bob Wilber on clarinet, tenor sax & baritone clarinet, Dick Cary on piano, alto horn & trumpet, George Barnes on guitar, Jack Lesberg on bass and Don Marino on drums. The album has a nice batch of subdued New Orleans-type brass ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and aging in back.)
Marian McPartland —
Marian McPartland At The London House ... CD Argo (Japan), 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Proof that Marian McPartland actually did something professionally before working for NPR! This obscure session from the 50's is one of her best, and features the lovely pianist cut live before a crowd at The London House in Chicago. Titles include "Easy Blues", "So Many ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing - Includes obi.)
Argo, 1960. Very Good ... $29.99
One of the rarest albums of Chicago jazz from the 50s – and one of the greatest, too! Although Walter Perkins' MJT+3 went onto cut a number of records on Vee Jay with a different lineup, this early session features an all-Chicago lineup that differs from the later one, which was augmented by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original white label promo! Vinyl is nice and clean, but has a short click on the first track. Cover has some light aging, and clear tape on the top and bottom seams – but kind of hard to see.)
Argo, 1963. Very Good+ ... $11.99 19.99
Way more than just a James Moody album – a true proof of his genius in the 60s! The album was put together under the guidance of Tom McIntosh – a very hip young writer and arranger that Moody had been pushing on other records, and who steps into the limelight here with a wonderful set ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Very nice original pressing – blue label and deep groove – record and cover are nice!)
Argo, 1959. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A magnificent little album – one of James Moody's first collaborations with arranger Tom McIntosh – one of the most sensitive jazz voices of his time. McIntosh works in a world of many tones and colors – and he really pushes Moody past straighter solo approaches, into a mode ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch, ring and edge wear, lightly wrinkled at the spine, and bent at the top left corner.)
James Moody —
James Moody ... CD Argo/Verve, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work from Moody's "second phase" – the post-Overbrook time in which he picks up the flute, drops a bit of the bop style, and starts working in a much more complicated style that showed that he had a hell of a lot of room to grow as an artist! This album's Moody's second for ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available James Moody (1959) ... LP 9.99