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Australian Jazz Quintet —
Australian Jazz Quintet At The Varsity Drag ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Weird winds make this a mighty nice record – a blend of the tenor and bassoon of Errol Buddle and alto and flute of Dick Healy – all set to piano from Bryce Rhode, and vibes from the great Jack Brokensha! All players have a very strong sense of tone and color – and move together ... (Jazz) read more CD
Milt Buckner —
New World Of Milt Buckner ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1962/1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest albums ever from organist Milt Buckner – a set that not only features his own great work on Hammond, but also some excellent vibes from Gene Redd! This isn't the Redd that was a member of Kool & The Gang, but his pops – and Gene works with Buckner here on ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed, 2013 pressing. Obi is included.)
Donald Byrd & Pepper Adams —
Motor City Scene ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most hard-hitting sessions ever recorded for the Bethlehem label – and a rare date for the imprint by the team of trumpeter Donald Byrd and saxophonist Pepper Adams! The style here is similar to work the pair recorded for Riverside and Blue Note at the same time – razor-sharp ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2000 Avenue Jazz pressing.)
Teddy Charles —
Vibraphone Players Of Bethlehem (aka Salute To Hamp) ... CD Bethlehem, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
More straight ahead than some of Charles' other work from the time – most of which is fairly modernist – but still a strong batch of tracks, and one that has a lot more edge than the work of Lionel Hampton, to whom it was recorded as a "salute". Teddy's on vibes throughout ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane – The Bethlehem Years (Winner's Circle/Bethlehem/Shout Factory, 1957. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
The complete recordings done by John Coltrane for Bethlehem Records – mostly cut during December of 1957, and issued on the albums The Winner's Circle and Art Blakey Big Band! Both albums were a bit unusual for the label – in that The Winner's Circle was sort of a blowing/jam session ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed copy. Case has a cutout hole.)
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane – The Bethlehem Years (Winner's Circle/Bethlehem, 1957. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The complete recordings done by John Coltrane for Bethlehem Records – mostly cut during December of 1957, and issued on the albums The Winner's Circle and Art Blakey Big Band! Both albums were a bit unusual for the label – in that The Winner's Circle was sort of a blowing/jam session ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chris Connor —
All About Chris ... CD Bethlehem/Five Four (UK), 1954/1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sublime vocal work from the lovely Chris Connor – a collection of her key mid 50s recordings for Bethlehem Records, all tracks that really helped redefine the sound of the voice in jazz at the time! Before working at Bethlehem, Chris was mostly known as the singer in the big bands of Stan ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Chris Connor —
All About Ronnie – The Bethlehem Recordings 1953 to 1955 ... CD Bethlehem/Acrobat (UK), Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chris Connor —
Chris ... CD Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris' lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chris Connor —
Chris (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Bethlehem/JVC (Japan), 1953/1954/1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris Connor's lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Chris Connor —
Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of Birdland ... CD Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – culled from earlier ep and 10" releases, and issued here on a full LP with a total of 15 tracks. Backing is by three groups – the Ellis Larkin Trio, Vinnie Burke's Quartet, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Chris Connor —
This Is Chris ... CD Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Beautifully icy vocals from the amazing Chris Connor – the kind of record that set a new standard for vocal jazz back in the 50s! The session's a small group one – with Chris singing intimately alongside backing from Herbie Mann on flute and tenor, Kai Winding and JJ Johnson on ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... $4.99
The album's a bit less "historical" than you might guess from the title – at least at the time it was issued in the mid 50s! The material is from Chicago sessions recorded in 1956 – unusual non-Columbia material for the period, featuring the Ellington group working in a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Historically Speaking (180 gram pressing) ... LP 18.99(Disc made in Japan.)
Booker Ervin —
Book Cooks ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1960. Used ... $9.99
One of the greatest albums on the Bethlehem label – and one of the first albums as a leader by the legendary Booker Ervin! At the time of the set, Ervin had come off a great stint with the Charles Mingus group – one that inflected his rootsy Texas tenor tones with a sharper modern edge ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2000 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Booker Ervin —
Book Cooks (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums on the Bethlehem label – and one of the first albums as a leader by the legendary Booker Ervin! At the time of the set, Ervin had come off a great stint with the Charles Mingus group – one that inflected his rootsy Texas tenor tones with a sharper modern edge ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Book Cooks ... CD 9.99(Out of print – includes obi and original plastic sleeve.)
Dexter Gordon —
Daddy Plays The Horn ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Dexter Gordon's proudest moments of the 50s – a rock-solid session for Bethlehem – easily one of the best-remembered hardbop sides from the label's California years! The album's got a relaxed, free-blown sound that's quite nice – with Dex in the lead on tenor, supported by ... (Jazz) read more CD
Dexter Gordon —
Daddy Plays The Horn ... CD Bethlehem/Shout Factory, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Dexter Gordon's proudest moments of the 50s – a rock-solid session for Bethlehem – easily one of the best-remembered hardbop sides from the label's California years! The album's got a relaxed, free-blown sound that's quite nice – with Dex in the lead on tenor, supported by ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through case and rear tray card.)
Dexter Gordon —
Daddy Plays The Horn (Jazz Heritage pressing) ... CD Bethlehem/Jazz Heritage, 1955. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Dexter Gordon's proudest moments of the 50s – a rock-solid session for Bethlehem – easily one of the best-remembered hardbop sides from the label's California years! The album's got a relaxed, free-blown sound that's quite nice – with Dex in the lead on tenor, supported by ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $5.99
A great mid 50s recordings by one of the greatest pairings in popular jazz of the time – the twin-trombone lead work of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, both players who'd come from differing backgrounds, but who created a wonderful new sound together! The interplay between the trombones on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp inside booklet.)
Nuf Said ... CD 9.99
Nuf Said ... LP 19.99
Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $9.99
A great mid 50s recordings by one of the greatest pairings in popular jazz of the time – the twin-trombone lead work of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, both players who'd come from differing backgrounds, but who created a wonderful new sound together! The interplay between the trombones on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (1994 pressing.)
Nuf Said ... CD 5.99
Nuf Said ... LP 19.99
Teal Joy —
Ted Steele Presents Miss Teal Joy (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little album from this overlooked singer – an east coast vocalist from the 50s, working here on one of the few sessions she ever recorded! Teal's got an exotic look on the cover, but the presentation of the music is right up there in the best mainstream jazz modes of the time – ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(2013 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Jimmy Knepper —
Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper (Japanese pressing) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work from one of the most compelling trombonists of the 50s! Jimmy Knepper is probably best known for his excellent work on some of Charles Mingus' best records – but this set from 1957 shows that Knepper was also an extremely capable (if under-recorded) leader in his own right! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jimmy Knepper —
Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper (Japanese pressing) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great work from one of the most compelling trombonists of the 50s! Jimmy Knepper is probably best known for his excellent work on some of Charles Mingus' best records – but this set from 1957 shows that Knepper was also an extremely capable (if under-recorded) leader in his own right! The ... (Jazz) read more CD
(A nice copy! Includes obi!)
Stan Levey —
Grand Stan ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few sessions ever cut as a leader by LA drummer Stan Levey – as tight a set of west coast bop as you'll ever find on the Bethlehem label – recorded with a really cooking sextet that includes Conte Candoli on trumpet, Richie Kamuca on tenor, Frank Rosolino on trombone, Leroy ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Bethlehem/Toshiba (Japan), 1955. Used ... $12.99
A nice little bit of bop from LA – a tightly-crafted mid 50s date for the Bethlehem label – featuring drummer Stan Levey at the head of a great group of horn players! The album features some standout work from Dexter Gordon on tenor – making a rare appearance here as a sideman ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Booker Little —
Booker Little & Friend (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1961. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic sextet session recorded in 1961, shortly before Booker Little's death – and filled with all the promise and power he ever packed into his playing! There's a sharp, angular groove to many of the numbers here – that mix of modern and hardbop that was cresting best in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2001 Japanese pressing with 2 bonus tracks.)
Booker Little —
Booker Little & Friend (remastered – with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic sextet session recorded in 1961, shortly before Booker Little's death – and filled with all the promise and power he ever packed into his playing! There's a sharp, angular groove to many of the numbers here – that mix of modern and hardbop that was cresting best in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2000 Bethlehem Archives/Avenue Jazz pressing.)
Booker Little —
Booker Little Featuring George Coleman – Complete Recordings (Booker Little & Friend/Bethlehem/United Artists/Lonehill (Spain), 1958/1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 of the best studio albums from the legendary trumpeter Booker Little – back to back on 1 CD! The first 7 tracks on the set are from the Bethlehem album Booker Little & Friend – a fantastic sextet session recorded in 1961, shortly before Booker Little's death, and filled with all ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charlie Mariano —
Charlie Mariano Plays (Charlie Mariano Plays/Bethlehem/Fresh Sound (Spain), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant early work from Charlie Mariano – key proof of his genius, and one of the main albums we'd recommend by him! The album has Charlie coming of his years in the Boston scene – boppish at some level, but blowing with a raspy soulfulness that really opens up his horn into new ... (Jazz) read more CD
Howard McGhee —
Dusty Blue ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1961. Used ... $14.99
One of the best of the early 60s comeback albums by the legendary bop trumpeter Howard McGhee – and a record that really has the player finding a whole new groove in his music! At this point, Maggie's got a fantastic tone that was missing from his earlier records, filled with pain and raw ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2006 Japanese pressing, includes obi .)
Carmen McRae & Julie London —
Bethlehem Girl Friends ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), Mid 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A split album that features 13 tracks by Carmen McRae with the Mat Mathews quartet, plus 4 more obscure numbers by Julie London, recording with the quartet of Tony Scott. The McRae material is some of her best jazz work from the time – cut in that perfect small group vocal mode that was one ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $4.99
One of Charles Mingus' excellent albums for the Bethlehem label – recorded during that magical year of 1957, a real turning point in his career! There's a sharpness here to Mingus' musical vision that hadn't shown up in previous years – a refinement of ideas expressed for Savoy and ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Sealed copy!)
Charles Mingus —
East Coasting (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Charles Mingus' excellent albums for the Bethlehem label – recorded during that magical year of 1957, a real turning point in his career! There's a sharpness here to Mingus' musical vision that hadn't shown up in previous years – a refinement of ideas expressed for Savoy and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available East Coasting (with bonus tracks) ... CD 4.99
Charles Mingus —
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic album – one of our favorite-ever records from Charles Mingus! The album was recorded in the same breath as his legendary works Tijuana Moods, The Clown, and Pithecanthropus Erectus – and it features the same sort of fire and emotion that made those classics so great. The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Sealed 1994 CD pressing.)
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... LP 19.99
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD 3.99
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Bethlehem/Toshiba (Japan), 1957. Used ... $14.99
A fantastic album – one of our favorite-ever records from Charles Mingus! The album was recorded in the same breath as his legendary works Tijuana Moods, The Clown, and Pithecanthropus Erectus – and it features the same sort of fire and emotion that made those classics so great. The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (2000 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... LP 19.99
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD 3.99
Charles Mingus —
New York Sketchbook – Including The Complete East Coasting Session ... CD Bethlehem/Affinity (France), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. Used ... $18.99
A hell of a cooker from bassist Red Mitchell – a set that's got a sound that's way more mature and modern than you might guess from the image on the cover! Red's at the helm of a hip combo that also features sharp tenor from Zoot Sims and beautiful work on valve trombone from Bob Brookmeyer ... (Jazz) read more CD
Audrey Morris & Paula Castle —
Girls Of Bethlehem Volume 1 ... CD Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set that brings together rare work by two lost female jazz vocalists from the 50s! Both Audrey Morris and Paula Castle recorded for the Bethlehem label during the time – in a cool, icy style that was similar to work by the label's more famous singer, Chris Connor – and both ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Herbie Nichols Trio —
Love, Gloom, Cash, Love ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums ever recorded by pianist Herbie Nichols – an incredible player with a sound and sense of modern expression that rivaled the best 50s work of Thelonious Monk and Elmo Hope! This session is Herbie's only one for the Bethlehem label – but it stands nicely next to his ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Love, Gloom, Cash, Love (Avenue Jazz pressing) ... CD 5.99
Bethlehem/Avenue, 1957. Used ... $5.99
One of the few albums ever recorded by pianist Herbie Nichols – an incredible player with a sound and sense of modern expression that rivaled the best 50s work of Thelonious Monk and Elmo Hope! This session is Herbie's only one for the Bethlehem label – but it stands nicely next to his ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Charlie Persip & The Jazz Statesmen —
Charlie Persip & The Jazz Statesmen ... CD Bethlehem/EMI (Japan), 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A killer hardbop session – and a long lost classic! This stunning set is one of the best, and hardest sessions ever cut for the Bethlehem label – and it's got a raw pounding groove that sounds a lot more like some of the classic soul-tinged hardbop coming out on Prestige during the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Oscar Pettiford & Vinnie Burke —
Bass By Pettiford/Bethlehem/Rhino, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A split album that combines work from 2 different early 10" LPs on Bethlehem – both led by some of the best bassists to record for the label at the time! The first 6 tracks are classic work by Oscar Pettiford – some of his best as a leader, and cut with a hip group that includes ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charlie Rouse & Paul Quinichette —
Chase Is On (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sal Salvador —
Frivolous Sal (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Guitarist Sal Salvador made few albums as a leader during his day – but all of them are a treat, especially this one! The set's a mid 50s outing that features Sal's guitar in a quartet with Eddie Costa on piano and vibes – and grooving in a lightly swinging style that has some traces ... (Jazz) read more CD
Nina Simone —
Little Girl Blue (aka Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club)(remastered edition) ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print early CD pressing with a crease through traycard artwork.)
Zoot Sims —
Down Home (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A really great little set from Zoot Sims – earthy, and almost a bit more fragile than much of his other work! There's a real "down home" feel to the whole record – as Zoot blows comfortably and easily in a quartet with Dave McKenna on piano, George Tucker on bass, and Dannie ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2000 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Mel Torme —
Lulu's Back In Town (aka Mel Torme & The Marty Paich Dek-Tette) ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible album from Mel Torme – easily his best set ever, and a record that helped raise the bar for all other singers back in the 50s! A key part of the success of the set is the presence of Marty Paich as an arranger – as Marty swings the whole thing with a fluid groove that's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... $6.99
An incredible album from Mel Torme – easily his best set ever, and a record that helped raise the bar for all other singers back in the 50s! A key part of the success of the set is the presence of Marty Paich as an arranger – as Marty swings the whole thing with a fluid groove that's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mel Torme —
Sings Fred Astaire ... CD Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful little album by Mel Torme – easily one of his best albums of the 50s, despite the tighter focus implied in the title! Although the set's a tribute to Fred Astaire. the album's got a very similar feel to Mel's classic album with Marty Paich's Dek-Tette for Bethlehem – ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... $2.99
One of our favorite recordings ever of George Gershwin's Porgy & Bess – done by Bethlehem Records in the mid 50s, and featuring nearly every one of the label's great talents at the time! The choice of the lead characters is a bit odd – as Mel Torme plays Porgy and Francis Faye ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(80s pressing.)
Bobby Troup —
Distinctive Style Of Bobby Troup ... CD Bethlehem, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the straighter sessions ever recorded by vocalist Bobby Troup – an intimate quartet side, with backing by Howard Roberts on guitar, Bob Enevoldsen on bass, and Don Heath on drums. Bobby sings and plays piano – in that warm, laidback LA style that's made him one of our favorite ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Distinctive Style Of Bobby Troup ... LP 13.99(Out of print.)
Mal Waldron —
Left Alone (Dedicated To Billie Holiday) ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful album by Mal Waldron – recorded in 1960, after the passing of Billie Holiday, and a very loving tribute by Waldron, who was her accompanist for a number of years. The set moves way past the usual "Holiday songbook" mode, and features instead a dark batch of tracks, two ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, back cover of booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Mal Waldron —
Left Alone (Japanese pressing) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A beautiful album by Mal Waldron – recorded in 1960, after the passing of Billie Holiday, and a very loving tribute by Waldron, who was her accompanist for a number of years. The set moves way past the usual "Holiday songbook" mode, and features instead a dark batch of tracks, two ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Claude Williamson —
Round Midnight ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever from west coast pianist Claude Williamson – from the cool image on the cover, right down to the freely swinging grooves on the vinyl! Williamson's working here in trio formation with Red Mitchell on bass and Mel Lewis on drums – mostly on familiar tunes, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print 2000 Avenue Jazz pressing with a punch through barcode.)
Claude Williamson —
Round Midnight ... CD Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever from west coast pianist Claude Williamson – from the cool image on the cover, right down to the freely swinging grooves on the vinyl! Williamson's working here in trio formation with Red Mitchell on bass and Mel Lewis on drums – mostly on familiar tunes, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. Used ... $18.99
Jerri Winters gets some hip backings here – thanks to help from the Al Belletto Sextet, who almost share the star spotlight on the record as much as Jerri! The combo are perhaps best known for their 50s work on Capitol, but they sound equally great here – stepping out with a tight ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Various —
Yasukuni Terashima Presents Bethlehem ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Chris Connor, Jimmy Knepper, Frank Rosolino, Charlie Mariano, Herbie Harper, Mel Torme, Terry Morel, Stu Williamson, Red Mitchell, Betty Blake, Bob Hardaway, Joe Derise, Hank D'Amico, and more. (Jazz) CD
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