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King, Late 50s. Used ... $3.99
A classic album from one of our favorite jazz singers ever – a set that really set a whole new standard for a generation! Even at this early stage, Lorez Alexandria was an amazingly accomplished vocalist – as you'll hear on this excellent selection of tunes from the Lester Young ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Lorez Alexandria —
Singing Songs Everyone Knows ... CD King, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Perhaps one of the straightest albums that Lorez ever cut – but still pretty darn great! She's got a unique voice that's capable of being fairly smooth and mainstream, yet still manages to hit these wonderful soulful passages that transform any kind of material and makes it her own. That's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
King/BGP (UK), 1957. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Incredible early work from Lorez Alexandria – the kind of albums that instantly set her apart from other singers of the 50s, reissued here properly for the first time in years! On This Is Lorez, the singer is working with sublime small combo backings from the group of pianist King Fleming ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Vicki Anderson/King/FF, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An obscure reissue that collects some of the best work by James Brown soul sister Vicki Anderson – a heck of a great vocalist, and right up there with Lyn Collins and Marva Whitney for sheer raw soul power! Vicki's work was actually some of the funkiest and most righteous to come out of the ... (Soul) read more CD
Chet Baker —
Chet Baker Live In Tokyo – Memorial Box (Japanese pressing) ... CD King (Japan), 1987. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A set recorded in Tokyo, but one that has the great Chet Baker working with players from the Dutch and American scenes – all coming together in a quartet session that's maybe one of the strongest records from Chet's later years! The material was recorded live – and Chet's got a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Hank Ballard —
Hank Ballard – 24 Hit Tunes ... CD King, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of those King Records collections that manages to pack a heck of a lot of tunes on a single LP – yet manages to make the whole thing still sound great! The work here is all from the early years of Hank Ballard's career – the kind of hard rocking and R&B tunes that first brought ... (Soul) read more CD
Hank Ballard —
Sexy Ways – The Best Of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters ... CD King/Rhino, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Sexy is right! Hank may have been a half-pint wonder, but he had a voice that was like no other – high and raspy, but with a fierce growl that made you instantly take notice. Plus, his thuggish aproach to vocals really put a bit into the vicious R&B tunes that he cut with The ... (Soul) read more CD
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters —
All 20 Of Their Chart Hits – 1953 to 1962 ... CD King, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
King/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Some of our favorite work ever from the legendary Hank Ballard – a key figure in early R&B, and a singer who cut some big hits with his group The Midnighters – but one who also continued to do some wonderful work for King Records long after his hits – most of which is included ... (Soul) read more CD
Big Four —
Original Big Four ... CD King (Japan), 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Great work from a group who definitely earn their name – as the quartet was one of the biggest and best groups in the Japanese jazz scene at the time! The lineup features brilliant tenor from Hidehiko Matsumoto – a player who's young here, starting a decades-long run in jazz, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, 2018 SHM-CD pressing – includes obi.)
Paddle Wheel/King/Pro Jazz, 1985. Used ... $6.99
Features Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Donald Harrison on alto, Jean Toussaint on tenor, Tim Williams on trombone, Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Mulgrew Miller on piano! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print Pro Jazz pressing, old price sticker on booklet cover.)
Joshua Breakstone —
Remembering Grant Green ... CD King/Bellaphon (Germany), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Jack McDuff on organ, Al Harewood and Keith Copeland on drums, Kenny Barron on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Joshua Breakstone on guitar. (Jazz) CD
Clifford Brown —
Paris Collection Master Takes ... CD Vogue/King (Japan), 1953. Used ... $18.99
An amazing collection – especially since Clifford Brown died before giving the world that many key records – which makes these French sessions from 1953 a very important part of his catalog! The set captures Brownie at his modern best – really making the move past straighter bop, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
James Brown —
Christmas Songs ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1966. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the few rare Christmas albums that James Brown recorded in the 60s – all really wonderful, really memorable records that go way past the usual Holiday fare! Sure, there's a few sentimental tracks that have the familiar spirit of the holiday, but there's also some funky moments too ... read more CD
James Brown —
Cold Sweat (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD King (Japan), 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
James Brown —
Funky Christmas ... CD King/Universal, Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Excellent funky Christmas – essential for any soulful holiday celebration! Not everyone knows it, but James Brown cut a fair number of Christmas albums during the 60s – thre albums, and a bunch of singles to be exact! They're all super-rare, but this great collection brings together ... read more CD
James Brown —
Hey America ... CD Polydor/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really fantastic album from James Brown – and an unusual one, too – as it was only ever issued overseas back in the early 70s! The album's got a title that's similar to one of James' Christmas albums, but it's a completely different record – kind of a condensation of some of ... (Soul) read more CD
James Brown —
Hey America – Christmas ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The last, and most obscure of James Brown's Christmas albums of the King years – and quite possibly the hippest too! Given that James is shouting "Hey America" in the title, he's clearly going for a righteous and semi-political tone on the set – singing Holiday tunes, but ... read more CD
James Brown —
I Got You (I Feel Good) ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Further genius from James Brown at the start of the 70s – a record that's starting to show some of the more open-ended grooves he'd explore with the JBs on their own albums – longer, stretched-out tracks that are way more than simple funk and soul! There's a sense of freewheeling ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo (1962) ... CD Polydor, 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings – and soul music too! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – the sort of show that ... (Soul) read more CD
James Brown —
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
King/Verve, 1970. Used ... $6.99
A different James Brown album – but a nice one! James doesn't sing soul, so much as jazz – in front of large backings by Louis Bellson, with arrangements by Oliver Nelson that are in his best 60s soul mode – and which give the album a very very groovy feel overall! The record's ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Soul On Top ... LP 24.99(2004 pressing.)
James Brown —
Soulful Christmas (LP sleeve edition) ... CD King/LMLR, 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
James Brown recorded a few different Christmas records back in the 60s – but this stunner may well be the best of the bunch – a killer record that not only fills the need for James Brown Holiday tunes, but which also more than lives up to his non-Christmas gems for King Records too! ... read more CD
James Brown —
Think ... CD King/Polydor, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Roy Brown —
Good Rocking Tonight – The Best Of Roy Brown ... CD King/Rhino, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Although Roy Brown had a slightly softer edge than some of his King R&B contemporaries – he could definitely rock and wail when he wanted to, as you'll hear on this CD! The folks at Rhino have done a good job of digging through Roy's work at King, pulling together 18 tracks that have a ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
King, Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Used ... $3.99
Roy Brown & Wynonie Harris —
Battle Of The Blues ... CD King, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Hank Crawford —
I Hear A Symphony (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Not really a symphony, but a great album that features the soulful alto sax of Hank Crawford blowing over some rich larger backings from David Matthews – all with a sweetly funky Kudu sound! The style's a bit more polished than some of the other Kudu sessions of the time – almost a bit ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bill Doggett —
Honky Tonk Popcorn (with bonus tracks) ... CD King/BGP (UK), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
King/Gusto, Early 50s. New Copy ... $3.99 9.99
Early King Records material by Champion Jack Dupree – a hell of a pianist, and a heck of a great singer too – working almost as a raconteur on some of the best songs on this collection! The music has deep roots in New Orleans, where Jack must have really honed his piano skills – ... (Blues) read more CD
Chiemi Eri & Carl Jones —
Crazy Rhythm ... CD King (Japan), 1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Plenty of crazy rhythms here – as singers Chiemi Eri and Carl Jones are joined by Japanese jazzmen who include Nobuo Hara & His Sharps & Flats, saxophonists Sadao Watanabe and Sleepy Matsumoto, guitarist Shungo Sawada, and the Hideo Shiraki Quintet! The backings on all tracks are ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Gil Evans & The Monday Night Orchestra —
Bud & Bird ... CD King/Electric Bird, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Gil Evans on piano, Chris Hunter on alto and soprano saxophone and flute, Hamiet Bluiett on baritone saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet, Bill Evans on soprano and tenor saxophone and flute, Dave Tucker on bass trombone, Johnny Coles on flugelhorn, John Clark on French horn and hornette, Gil ... (Jazz) read more CD
King, Late 50s. New Copy ... $4.99 7.99
The legendary Charlie Feathers is best known as one of the rawest rockers on the Memphis scene of the 50s – but during the decade, he cut some of his best work for King Records in Cincinnati – a label who captured the dynamic energy of Charlie with the same skill they brought to their ... (Rock) read more CD
Dee Felice Trio —
In Heat (with bonus tracks) ... CD King/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99 About May 29, 2024
A killer album of soul jazz piano instrumentals – produced by James Brown! The Dee Felice Trio were a groovy combo from Cincinnati, and James Brown took a shine to them at some point in the late 60s. They backed James on one record, but their big moment was this album – which had ... (Jazz) read more CD
King, Late 50s. New Copy ... $3.99 9.99
A stone killer from the legendary 5 Royales – one of the greatest groups to ever record for King Records in the 50s, and a key force in helping move things forward from doo wop to soul! The balance between Lowman Pauling's lead and the harmonies is amazing – a big inspiration on the ... (Soul) read more CD
5 Royales —
It's Hard But It's Fair – The King Hits & Rarities ... CD King/Ace (UK), Mid 50s-Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
King/Rhino, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
With 41 tracks including "Help Me Somebody", "Thirty Second Lover", "I Like It Like That", "School Girl", "Right Around The Corner", "Miracle Of Love", "Messin' Up", and "I'd Better Make A Move". (Soul) CD
Takashi Furuya —
Takashi Furuya In Manhattan ... CD Paddle Wheel/King, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Takashi Furuya on alto and soprano sax, Kenny Barron on piano, Kiyoshi Kitagawa on bass, and Winard Harper on drums. (Jazz) CD
Dusko Goykovich —
Munich Serenade ... CD King/Paddle Wheel (Japan), 1997. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Dusko Goykovich on trumpet, Peter Mihelich on piano, Yasuhiko Sato on bass, and Mashiko Osaka on drums. (Jazz) CD
(1997 Japanese pressing.)
Wynonie Harris —
Bloodshot Eyes – The Best of Wynonie Harris ... CD King/Rhino, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Some of the best R&B you could ever buy! Wynonie Harris was one of the all-time greats – a raw, raunchy, hard-rockin singer who was getting into more trouble with the law, ladies, and booze than most 70s rock groups combined! Wynonie's songs for King are the stuff that kick-started rock ... (Soul) read more CD
Wynonie Harris —
Good Rocking Tonight ... CD King/Charly (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Killer King Records material from Wynonie Brown – 20 raunchy R&B numbers that were crucial to the invention of rock & roll! (Soul) CD
Wynonie Harris & Roy Brown —
Battle Of The Blues Vol 2 ... CD King, Mid 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo —
Okinawa ... CD King (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A groovy little record from the Count Buffalos group – an ensemble we know mostly for their heavier funk of the early 70s and late 60s – but who here step out in a clubbier mode with some sweet touches of disco! The group's still a jazz one at its core – but they've also added in ... (Jazz) read more CD
CTI/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... $14.99
Jackie & Roy are definitely getting bit wilder here – hitting an electric early 70s CTI mode, and really growing a lot in the process! The session has the vocal pair working with CD players who include Hubert Laws on flute, Joe Farrell on saxes, Roy Pennington on vibes, and Steve Gadd on ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Wilder Alias ... LP 6.99(Out of print 2016 Blu-spec CD pressing, includes obi.)
Fumio Karashima —
Fusetsu – A Child In The Wind (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD King/Octave (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Early 80s trio material from pianist Fumio Karashima – a splendid set of extended original compositions, played with a sense of grace and majesty that few other players can match! The trio on the set is beautifully balanced – with regular member George Ohtsuka on drums and guest player ... (Jazz) read more CD
Fumio Karashima —
Moon Flower (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Trio/Octave (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Drummer Elvin Jones joins the Fumio Karashima Trio for this great late 70s outing – no surprise, really, given that Karashima played with Jones on some of his Japanese recordings – and it's clear that Elvin's just happy to return the favor! The tracks here are long and spacious – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Freddie King —
Complete King & Federal Singles ... CD King/Real Gone, Early 60s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Smoking early work from the legendary Freddie King – most of it recorded during years he had a strong connection to the Chicago electric blues scene, where he really honed his craft to perfection! The work here is definitely blues, but King's vocals bring a soulful inflection to the songs ... (Blues) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Freddy King —
Just Pickin – Let's Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King/King/Modern Blues, 1961/1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Killer King Records material from Freddy King – the man who was instrumental in helping forge the early sound of funk guitar! Set features two full albums – both great! (Blues) CD
Freddy King —
Let's Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King ... CD King, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lee Konitz —
Rhapsody ... CD Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
Alto genius Lee Konitz blows a bit of tenor and soprano here – working in a variety of groups, with help from Bill Frisell on guitar, Peggy Stern on piano, Gerry Mulligan on baritone, Helen Merrill on vocals, Jimmy Giuffre on clarinet, and Clark Terry on trumpet! (Jazz) CD
Lee Konitz —
Rhapsody II ... CD King/Paddle Wheel (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
With John Scofield, Clark Terry, Gerry Mulligan, Toots Thielemans, and Mark Feldman – plus Sheila Jordan on vocals. (Jazz) CD
Steve Lacy —
Straight Horn Of Steve Lacy ... CD Candid/King (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
The only thing "straight" about Steve Lacy's horn is its shape – as the soprano sax here is used in some extremely inventive and modern ways, especially for the date of the session! We don't think we're going out on a limb to say Lacy is one of the foremost melodic improvisors of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2001 pressing. Include obi!)
King/Real Gone, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
Amazing sounds from one of the all-time greats – the legendary Little Willie John – not only a key inspiration to James Brown, but one of the formative forces in soul music at the start of the 60s! The material here was cut by King Records at the height of its R&B years, but it ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Little Willie John —
Fever – The Best Of Little Willie John ... CD King/Rhino, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
James Brown's always cited Little Willie John as one of his biggest vocal influences – and on this CD, you'll definitely hear why! In a world of R&B shouters and screamers, Willie had a talent for subtle soul that was quite unique. He still had as much vocal power as some of his ... (Soul) read more CD
Manhattan Jazz Quintet —
Manhattan Jazz Quintet Plays Blue Note ... CD King (Japan), 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pat Martino —
Maker ... CD King (Japan), 1994. Used ... Out Of Stock
Right from the start, guitarist Pat Martino had a sound that was unlike anyone else – and that quality still holds strong on this overlooked later date – a Japanese session that shows that Martino was still working through a great range of new ideas in his instrument! The setting is ... (Jazz) read more CD
Yoshiyaki Masuo —
Sailing Wonder ... CD Electric Bird/King (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great one from guitarist Yoshiyaki Masuo – a record that seems to have all the cool glide promised by the cover and title! Yoshiaki plays guitar, but the album features loads of great contributions from other American fusion musicians too – including Dave Grusin, Richard Tee, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
King (Japan), 1963. Used ... $24.99
A rare Japanese session from vocalist Helen Merrill – one of a few key 60s recordings she cut on the Tokyo scene, after initial fame in the US! The album features a great small group arranged by drummer Takeshi Inomata, played by a combo that includes alto, baritone, and trumpet – all ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
King (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
If the cover image of a Akira Miyazawa fishing in a trout stream wasn't already enough to make us love this one, the music on the disc certainly is – as the album's a real shining jewel in the Japanese jazz scene of the 60s, the kind of record that really set a whole new standard for the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Yamame ... CD 9.99(SHM-CD pressing!)
Paddle Wheel/King (Japan), 1994. Used ... $11.99 14.99
Features Gene Shimosato, Ravi Coltrane, Takuya Nakamura, Lonnie Plaxico, and Tony Moreno. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Savoy/King (Japan), 1948/1949. Used 2 CDs ... $18.99
Famous radio recordings of the legendary Charlie Parker – captured at the Royal Roost nightclub in the late 40s – blasting out with incredible power over the airwaves in the New York scene! The presentation of the material here includes bits of announcer patter – mostly from ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 Japanese pressing – still in the original case with sticker-style obi and in great shape!)
Savoy/King (Japan), 1948/1949. Used 2CD ... $18.99
Famous radio recordings of the legendary Charlie Parker – captured at the Royal Roost nightclub in the late 40s – blasting out with incredible power over the airwaves in the New York scene! The presentation of the material here includes bits of announcer patter – mostly from ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1998 Japanese pressing – still in the original case with sticker-style obi and in great shape!)
Savoy/King (Japan), Mid/Late 1940s. Used ... $11.99
A nicely distilled collection of Charlie Parker's work for Savoy Records – done between the years 1945-1948, with some of the best talents in the bop business! Some of the other Savoy Parker sets have been a bit too overstuffed with alternate takes – and this one nicely changes that by ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1986 Japanese pressing in the original case with sticker obi on spine.)
Artists House/King (Japan), 1979. Used ... $14.99
Beautiful late work from Art Pepper – one of his albums recorded for the well-done Artist House label, and a set that's maybe got a different vibe than some of his Galaxy recordings of the time! There's a rock-solid sense of soul to the record – one that comes from the work of two ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available So In Love ... CD 14.99
Michel Petrucciani —
Live At The Village Vanguard (Japanese pressing) ... CD Blue Note/King (Japan), 1984. Used ... Out Of Stock
Michel Petrucciani on piano, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Eliot Zigmund on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print original Japanese pressing.)
Esther Phillips —
Performance (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Not a live album – as you might think from the title – but a tight batch of tunes that shows the full funk and soul talents of the legendary Esther Phillips! The album's got a nicely dark undercurrent at times – a sound that's not as smooth as some of Esther's other Kudu albums ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Performance ... LP 9.99(Out of print, 2007 pressing – includes obi!)
King, 1958. New Copy ... $7.99 9.98
An incredible late 50s set for King by singer Lula Reed – and a pretty unique blend of R&B and bluer and moodier material – but a lot more upbeat than you'd expect from the title! Lula's voice is a genuine vessel for the bluesy material, but it's also light and lovely, and works ... (Soul) read more CD
King/Highland, 1950s. Used 4CD's ... $24.99
Hideo Shiraki —
Hideo Shiraki (1958) (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD King/Think (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
A late 50s stormer from Japanese drummer Hideo Shiraki – caught here at a great point in his early career! The album's got a bit more of a swing-based feel than some of Shiraki's later sides – a bit more Verve-like energy than Blue Note style – which is a-ok with us, because the ... (Jazz) read more CD
King (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
Bossa jazz from 60s Japan – a set recorded right around the same time that Verve first started hitting bossa grooves in the US! The sound here is sharper than a Verve bossa album, though – with some of the same hardbop inflections you'd hear on other Hideo Shiraki albums from the time ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
King (Japan), 1965. Used ... $39.99
Not sure what they mean by "Ameriachi" in the title – but from the sound of the music, there's definitely a great A&M Records-styled mix of jazz, Latin, and South American modes! The set begins with a set of cookers from drummer Hideo Shiraki – working with an excellent ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Jeremy Steig —
Firefly ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
A rare CTI entry from funky flute master Jeremy Steig – a musician whose style is a great fit for the label! There's more of an electric vibe here than on Steig's earlier records – but that creates a nice current of soul that really helps things take off in a nicely different way. The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Firefly ... LP 9.99(2016 Blu-spec CD pressing, includes obi.)
Kunihiko Sugano & Isao Suzuki —
Sincerely Yours ... CD King (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A sublime set of piano and bass duets – one that comes across with a depth of feeling and richness of expression that takes it way past the usual! The presence of Isao Suzuki is an instant indication that things are going to be pretty darn fresh – as the bassist always has a way of ... (Jazz) read more CD
Isao Suzuki/King (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wicked wicked set of tracks from Japan – one that blends together jazzy riffing and Brazilian rhythms, all played with a surprisingly soulful bent! Suzuki's on bass and piccolo bass, and Yamamoto plays not only electric piano but also a bit of electric harpsichord – which adds a cool ... (Jazz) read more CD
Gabor Szabo —
Mizrab ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful work from guitarist Gabor Szabo – a record that really helped to shift his sound and style into the 70s! The groove here is often open and free – taking off from some of the exoticism of Gabor's 60s albums on Impulse and Skye, but with a bit more of the CTI electric groove ... (Jazz) read more CD
Masahiko Togashi with Don Cherry & Charlie Haden —
Session In Paris Vol 1 – Song Of Soil ... CD King/We Want Sounds (UK), 1979. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest records ever from Japanese drummer Masahiko Togashi – a rare European session that features the talents of Don Cherry on trumpet and Charlie Haden on bass! The session's one of Cherry's most compelling performances from the time – a really loose and free date that ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Session In Paris Vol 1 – Song Of Soil ... LP 31.99
Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens —
Upchurch & Tennyson (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful albums ever recorded for the Kudu label – and one of the few full LP releases to feature vocal work by Chicago soul singer Tennyson Stephens! Tennyson's working here with Phil Upchurch, the legendary Chicago guitar player whose talents graced countless soul, jazz, and ... (Soul) read more CD
(Include obi!)
Phil Upchurch & Tennyson Stephens —
Upchurch & Tennyson (Japanese pressing) ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful albums ever recorded for the Kudu label – and one of the few full LP releases to feature vocal work by Chicago soul singer Tennyson Stephens! Tennyson's working here with Phil Upchurch, the legendary Chicago guitar player whose talents graced countless soul, jazz, and ... (Soul) read more CD
Billy Ward & The Dominoes —
Greatest Hits – Original Blues ... CD King, 1950s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Sadao Watanabe & Akira Miyazawa —
Latin Barock Collection ... CD King (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Marva Whitney —
It's My Thing (expanded edition) ... CD King/Soul Brother/Passion (UK), 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderfully expanded version of this classic of funky funky female soul! Marva Whitney was one of the greatest singers in the James Brown stable of stars during the late 60s – and she sang with a hard raw style worth of The Godfather himself! Brother James produced and wrote a good part ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available It's My Thing (expanded edition) ... LP 31.99(Out of print.)
Masao Yagi —
Masao Yagi Plays Thelonious Monk ... CD King (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great Japanese take on the sound of Thelonious Monk at the end of the 50s – one that's led by pianist Masao Yagi, and which features some of the same dynamic horn interplay as Monk's best work on Riverside! Yagi's got a really great group here – with Sadao Watanabe on alto sax and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Hozan Yamamoto —
Standard Bossa – Oriental Bossa Sounds – A Union Of Koto, Shakuhachi, & Big Band ... CD King (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Incredible work from the Japanese scene of the end of the 60s – a record that mixes together traditional instrumentation, bossa rhythms, and groovier jazz touches – all in a sublime blend that would have been a feather in the cap of A&M or Verve Records at the time! The work here ... (Jazz) read more CD
King/We Want Sounds (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
The Japanese scene of the 70s had plenty of experiments that blended contemporary and traditional instrumentation – but this album-length jam from percussionist Stomu Yamashta may well be one of the most striking from the time! You'll no doubt know Stomu from some of his later records that ... (Rock) read more CD
Various —
Jazz Message From Tokyo ... CD King (Japan), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A jazz message from late 50s Tokyo – loud, proud, and proof that the Japanese scene was really coming into its own! The set's awash in great bop and swing performances from the postwar years – exclusive tracks to this set, played by four different groups that include Akira Miyazawa on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Various —
King New Breed Rhythm & Blues Vol 2 – Irrestible R&B Dance Tracks From One Of The Biggest & Baddest Indie Labels Of Them All ... CD King/Kent (UK), Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A long-awaited follow-up to one of our favorite compilations of King Records soul music – a set that does a perfect job of showing the label's strong roots in R&B, and it's important force in 60s soul! The package offers up tracks with a really great sound – definitely the grittier ... (Soul) read more CD
Various —
King Northern Soul Vol 3 ... CD King/Kent (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Various —
King R&B Box Set (4CD set) ... CD King, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 4CD + Book ... Out Of Stock
A great package – with 85 vintage singles from King Records, plus some interesting spoken bits by label boss Syd Nathan. 36 page booklet, too! (Funky Compilations) CD
(Please note this copy is missing the outer box and large booklet – 4 CDs packaged in individual jewel cases and is priced accordingly.)
Various —
Original Blues/King/Gusto, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Raw, raunchy sounds – all pulled together from a time before soul and rock even existed! Most of the work here is from the classic catalog of King Records – a killer imprint in the postwar R&B market, and a company who wasn't afraid to do what it took to make a knockout record! In ... (Soul) read more CD
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Original Blues/King/Gusto, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Raw, raunchy sounds – all pulled together from a time before soul and rock even existed! Most of the work here is from the classic catalog of King Records – a killer imprint in the postwar R&B market, and a company who wasn't afraid to do what it took to make a knockout record! In ... (Soul) read more CD
King/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A deep deep dig into the vaults of King/Federal Records – initial home to James Brown and a host of other R&B acts in the 50s – lots of whom are featured here! The collection includes many tracks never reissued before – all hand-picked by vintage 45 expert Mr Fine Wine, and ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
King, 1940s/1950s/1960s. New Copy ... $2.99 9.98
Raw, raunchy sounds – all pulled together from a time before soul and rock even existed! Most of the work here is from the classic catalog of King Records – a killer imprint in the postwar R&B market, and a company who wasn't afraid to do what it took to make a knockout record! In ... (Soul) read more CD
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That'll Flat Git It! Volume 42 – Rockabilly & Rock N Roll From The Vaults Of King, Federal, & DeLuxe Records ... CD King/Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The legendary King Records is known as an important label for R&B and hillbilly music – but the label also has a surprisingly strong legacy in the early years of rock as well – maybe in part because it did such a good job of keeping its ear to the ground with those other important ... (Rock) read more CD
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That'll Flat Git It! Volume 43 – Rockabilly & Rock N Roll From The Vaults Of Allstar Records ... CD Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Allstar Records was a great Texas indie back in the day – and although not as well-known as Sun or Starday, the company issued some killer singles in the late 50s! As you might guess from their location in Houston, Allstar often has a bit of country in the mix – and this collection is ... (Rock) read more CD
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That'll Flat Git It! Volume 44 – Rockabilly & Rock N Roll From The Vaults Of King, Federal, Audio Lab, & DeLuxe Records ... CD King/Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Killer cuts from the glory days of King Records – material from that second generation of the label, when their earlier blend of hillbilly and R&B made King a perfect platform for the new sounds of rockabilly and rock and roll! The package does a great job of digging in deep to the King ... (Rock) read more CD
King/Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A great collection of work from the underside of the Chicago recording scene of the 60s – tracks from the rougher, bluesier west side scene of the time! The work on the set comes from the Federal/King catalog, and not from Chicago labels – and most of it was produced by Sonny Thompson, ... (Soul) read more CD
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