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Oscar Pettiford — Basically Duke (10 inch LP) ... LP

Bethlehem, 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock

Basically Duke, but a whole lot more too – a beautiful set from Oscar Pettiford, and ostensibly a session of Ellington material – but one that features some great arrangements that really go past the obvious! Tunes are partially penned by Duke, and material is played by a hip octet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Oscar Pettiford — Finest Of Oscar Pettiford (aka Another One) ... LP

Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Don't let the Another One title make you think this is some passable record that repeats earlier ideas – because the set is a real gem in the 50s catalog of bassist Oscar Pettiford, and one of his strongest dates as a leader! Pettiford really sparkles here – leading a great group that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(70s pressing.)

Oscar Pettiford & Vinnie Burke — Bass By Pettiford/Burke ... CD

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

Oscar Pettiford & Vinnie Burke — Bass By Pettiford/Burke ... LP

Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album

Oscar Pettiford/Red Mitchell — Jazz Mainstream (aka Basically Duke & Happy Minor) ... LP

Bethlehem, 1954. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

An interesting LP, where Bethlehem pulled together two previous 10" sessions led by bassists for one LP! Pettiford's Basically Duike is a beautiful set – ostensibly a session of Ellington material, but one that features some great arrangements that really blow past the obvious! The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Betty Roche — Take The A Train ... LP

Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock

One of the few small group sessions from vocalist Betty Roche – a singer who was known for her work with Duke Ellington, but who sounds even better in this setting! Betty's got a style that's warmly raspy – a bit more edge than some of the cooler vocalists on the Bethlehem label at the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s mono Japanese pressing – PAP-23018(M) – with insert. Cover has light wear, bumped corners, and is lightly stained at the bottom of the spine, with some stuck-on remnants from the obi.)

Betty Roche — Take The A Train (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

One of the few small group sessions from vocalist Betty Roche – a singer who was known for her work with Duke Ellington, but who sounds even better in this setting! Betty's got a style that's warmly raspy – a bit more edge than some of the cooler vocalists on the Bethlehem label at the ... (Vocalists) read more CD

Frank Rosolino — I Play Trombone ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

One of the best albums ever cut by trombonist Frank Rosolino – an open-ended quartet session that really lets him do his thing! The tracks are long, with plenty of room for solo space, and Frank's working with a really great quartet that includes the legendary Sonny Clark on piano – a ... (Jazz) read more CD

Frank Rosolino — I Play Trombone (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Bethlehem (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock

One of the best albums ever cut by trombonist Frank Rosolino – an open-ended quartet session that really lets him do his thing! The tracks are long, with plenty of room for solo space, and Frank's working with a really great quartet that includes the legendary Sonny Clark on piano – a ... (Jazz) read more CD

Charlie Rouse & Paul Quinichette — Chase Is On ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

A killer – and one of the greatest records ever cut on Bethlehem! Charlie Rouse and Paul Quinichette go head to head in a hard-blown session that's very different than most of the work on Bethlehem – grooving in a free-wheeling "chase" mode, as you might guess from the title ... (Jazz) read more CD

Charlie Rouse & Paul Quinichette — Chase Is On (80s pressing) ... LP

Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

A killer – and one of the greatest records ever cut on Bethlehem! Charlie Rouse and Paul Quinichette go head to head in a hard-blown session that's very different than most of the work on Bethlehem – grooving in a free-wheeling "chase" mode, as you might guess from the title ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Charlie Rouse & Paul Quinichette — Chase Is On (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD

Bethlehem (Japan), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock

A killer – and one of the greatest records ever cut on Bethlehem! Charlie Rouse and Paul Quinichette go head to head in a hard-blown session that's very different than most of the work on Bethlehem – grooving in a free-wheeling "chase" mode, as you might guess from the title ... (Jazz) read more CD

Sal Salvador — Frivolous Sal ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

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

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

(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)

Ralph Sharon — Ralph Sharon Trio ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

One of the few albums as a leader cut by pianist Ralph Sharon – a player who's best known for his years supporting singer Tony Bennett, but who sounds really wonderful here in an instrumental setting too! Sharon's got a way of coming up both with a punch and a fluid sort of groove – ... (Jazz) read more CD

Ralph Sharon — Ralph Sharon Trio ... LP

Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

One of the few albums as a leader cut by pianist Ralph Sharon – a player who's best known for his years supporting singer Tony Bennett, but who sounds really wonderful here in an instrumental setting too! Sharon's got a way of coming up both with a punch and a fluid sort of groove – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Original pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging.)

Sue & Ralph Sharon — Mr & Mrs Jazz ... LP

Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

Mr & Mrs Jazz – and their cool cousins too – given that the combo also features some sublime tenor sax from JR Monterose, in addition to vocals from Sue and piano from Ralph! The set's a much harder-edged date than you might guess from the cover – and Sharon's approach to ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Charlie Shavers — Complete Charlie Shavers With Maxine Sullivan ... LP

Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock

An unusual slice of work by trumpeter Charlie Shavers – proof of his vitality and the range of his powers during the 50s! The first 4 tracks feature Shavers in a sextet with Hank D'Amico, Bennie Morton, Ken Kersey, Aaron Bell and Panama Francis, and some narration by Al Jazzbo Collins! ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Charlie Shavers — Gershwin, Shavers, & Strings ... LP

Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good ... $11.99

The music of George Gershwin, but taken to some great late night territory by the trumpet of Charlie Shavers! The album's a sublime "with strings" date – one that has Charlie blowing beautifully over backdrops from Sy Oliver – charts that certainly use some string instruments ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear & aging.)

Eddie Shu/Bob Hardaway — Jazz Practitioners ... LP

Bethlehem, 1954/1955. Very Good ... Out Of Stock

An excellent set that combines the work of two lost horn players from the 50s! The first 8 tracks feature titles from an earlier 10" recording by Eddie Shu – an icy genius on the alto and tenor, working here in quartet format with Bobby Scott, Vinnie Burke, and Roy Haynes. Shu's got an ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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 ... (Vocalists) read more CD

(Out of print early CD pressing with a crease through traycard artwork.)

Nina Simone — Nina Simone – Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club ... LP

Bethlehem, Early 60s. Good ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album

Nina Simone/DJ Maestro — Little Girl Blue Remixed (180 gram green vinyl pressing) ... LP

Bethlehem/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 2016. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock

Nina Simone's legendary first album gets the remix treatment – and at a level that's even more soulful and dynamic than the Verve Remixed handling of her music! DJ Maestro's at the helm here, but the set features a host of different talents all jumping into the fray – some of whom ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

Zoot Sims — Down Home (70s pressing) ... LP

Bethlehem, 1960. Near Mint- ... $11.99

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 LP, Vinyl record album

(Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and is bent a bit at the edges.)

Zoot Sims — Down Home (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Bethlehem/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

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

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

Mel Torme — Mel Torme & The Marty Paich Dek-Tette ... 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 — Mel Torme At The Crescendo ... LP

Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... $4.99

A great little live set from Mel Torme – and one that features the same jazzy style as his studio albums for the Bethlehem label from the 50s! The combo behind Mel is a smallish one – Marty Paich on piano and arrangements, Larry Bunker on vibes, Don Fagerquist on trumpet, Max Bennett ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Early 80s Cayre pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, yellowing from age, and small blemish spots in back.)

Mel Torme — Mel Torme Loves Fred Astaire (aka Sings Fred Astaire) ... LP

Bethlehem, 1956. Sealed ... $2.99

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 LP, Vinyl record album

(80s French pressing.)

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

Mel Torme, Francis Faye, Johnny Hartman, & Others — Complete George Gershwin Porgy & Bess ... LP

Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good 3LP Box Set ... $3.99 5.99

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 LP, Vinyl record album

(Mono red label pressing. Includes booklet, but no handkerchief. Cover has some surface and edge wear, and a few split corners on the box top.)

Mel Torme, Francis Faye, Johnny Hartman, & Others — Porgy & Bess – Highlights From The Opera ... 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 — Bobby Troup Sings Johnny Mercer ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

Hip vocalist Bobby Troup pays tribute to another fairly hip LA songwriter – the great Johnny Mercer, the man who helped to build Capitol Records in the late 40s! Mercer's tunes really helped pave the way for some of Troup's own writing – and Bobby's cool, laidback style makes the ... (Vocalists) read more CD

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

(Out of print.)

Also available Distinctive Style Of Bobby Troup ... LP 13.99

Bobby Troup — Distinctive Style Of Bobby Troup ... LP

Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... $13.99

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 LP, Vinyl record album

(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing.)

Mal Waldron — Left Alone ... LP

Bethlehem, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... On December 31, 2024

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 LP, Vinyl record album

Also available Left Alone ... LP 24.99

Mal Waldron — Left Alone ... LP

Bethlehem, 1959. Near Mint- ... $24.99

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 LP, Vinyl record album

(Beautiful Japanese pressing, with insert – YP 7111.)

Mal Waldron — Left Alone (Dedicated To Billie Holiday) ... CD

Bethlehem/Rhino, 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!

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 (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

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

Also available Left Alone ... LP 24.99

John Towner Williams — World On A String ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

An unusual session in the 50s Bethelehm catalog – one that features work by pianist/arranger John Towner Williams, based around a selection of Harold Arlen tunes, and set to a variety of larger backings that include west coast players Herb Geller, Milt Bernhardt, and Gene Cipriano! The style ... (Jazz) read more CD

Claude Williamson — Claude Williamson Trio ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

Surprisingly firey work from pianist Claude Williamson – arguably the better of his albums for Bethlehem, and a real cooker that shows a tremendous command of the keys! Claude's working here with a tight trio that includes Don Prell on bass and Chuck Flores on drums – often leading out ... (Jazz) read more CD

Claude Williamson — Round Midnight ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

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

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

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.)

Kai Winding & JJ Johnson — K + JJ – East Coast Jazz Series No 7 ... LP

Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $9.99

A cool quintet session from the great trombonists JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – one that really lets their twin horns soar free together – with only a bit of light backing to spur them on! The group's got a great rhythm section – with Dick Katz on piano, Al Harewood on drums, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album

(Later red & silver label pressing with square logo and deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and a small sticker in back.)

Kai Winding & JJ Johnson — K + JJ (with bonus tracks) ... CD

Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024

A cool quintet session from the great trombonists JJ Johnson and Kai Winding – one that really lets their twin horns soar free together – with only a bit of light backing to spur them on! The group's got a great rhythm section – with Dick Katz on piano, Al Harewood on drums, and ... (Jazz) read more CD

Jerri Winters — Somebody Loves Me ... 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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