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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
(Late 80s ProJazz pressing.)
Charlie Feathers —
Charlie Feathers – His Complete King Recordings ... 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
5 Royales —
Five Royales ... 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 —
Five Royales – The Roots Of Soul ... LP 
King/Charly (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest R&B vocal groups of the 50s, featuring singer Lowman Pauling, who was a huge influence on James Brown! The tracks all have a great hard-edged sound, with little of the schmaltz that can sometimes date these songs a bit too much. The material is very rootsy soul stuff ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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 ... Just Sold Out!
Dusko Goykovich on trumpet, Peter Mihelich on piano, Yasuhiko Sato on bass, and Mashiko Osaka on drums. (Jazz) CD
(1997 Japanese pressing.)
Happy End —
Happy End ... LP King (Japan), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully folksy rock from this obscure Japanese group – an early 70s combo that included Harumi Hosono, years before his more electronic work! The sound of the album borrows a lot from the best of America's late 60s underground folk rock scene – and the production's an amazing blend ... (Japanese) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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 Rockin Blues ... LP King, Early 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
(Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label King pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, minor seams splits, and a few corner bends.)
Wynonie Harris —
Good Rockin Tonight/King, 1948. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
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
King, 1949. Very Good ... $6.99
Wynonie Harris —
Tremblin'/King, 1951. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wynonie Harris & Roy Brown —
Battle Of The Blues Vol 2 ... CD King, Mid 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Felsted/King, 1958. Near Mint- ... $18.99
A near-forgotten gem from Coleman Hawkins excellent late 50s period – recorded for the short-lived Felsted label, and done in a beautifully relaxed way! The tracks here are long and easy-going – at times even more open than Hawkins' work for Verve, and in the style he'd explore even ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese pressing, with insert. Cover has very light wear, and a Swing Journal seal of approval sticler.)
Bernard Herrmann —
Film Scores – Esa-Pekka Salonen/Sony, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Psycho, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Marnie, North By Northwest, Vertigo, Torn Curtain, Fahrenheit 451, and Taxi Driver. (Soundtracks) CD
Haruomi Hosono —
Hosono House ... LP King (Japan), 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A completely wonderful album from Haruomi Hosono – a real watershed not just in his own career, but in the development of mainstream Japanese music too! The set's got the sophistication of the best of the singer/songwriter underground in the US – not just in the lyrical presentation, ... (Japanese) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ivory Joe Hunter —
Too Late/King, 1950. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
King/Cinedelic (Italy), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $30.99 36.99
Nothing innocent about this record – because the groove is hard and heavy, wild and trippy – a really heady brew of funky jazz and more psychedelic influences – all recorded with some weird sounds in the background too! The album's a great one from Japanese groove pioneer Takeshi ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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
(Out of print 2016 Blu-spec CD pressing, includes obi.)
King, 1950. Near Mint- ... $11.99
King, 1947. Very Good ... $4.99
Bull Moose Jackson & His Buffalo Bearcats —
I Can't Go On Without You/King, 1948. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
JBs —
These Are The JBs (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch 
King, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The single's a great lost pre-People single by The JBs – and it's sort of an introduction to the group, as James shouts "These Are The JBs" at the beginning, then the band launches into a nice sinister loping funky groove that's quite different from some of their later work. A real ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fumio Karashima —
Fusetsu – A Child In The Wind (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD King/Octave (Japan), 1981. New Copy ... Temporarily 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 ... Temporarily 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
King, 1955. Good ... $6.99
Freddie King —
Complete King & Federal Singles ... CD King/Real Gone, Early 60s. Used 2CD ... Temporarily 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
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Freddy King —
Let's Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King ... CD King, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
King/Lawson (Japan), New Copy (reissue)... On April 20, 2024
(Note: This item is not for sale online until 7:00am on Sunday, April 21. It is in limited supply – and by nature of the Record Store Day rules it will be offered for sale first to customers who visit the Dusty Groove retail outlet in Chicago the morning of Saturday, April 20. It will not be ... (Japanese) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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/Charly (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A really wonderful collection of early work from the great Esther Phillips – different than her later material for Atlantic and Kudu Records – as it was done in a raw R&B style for the mighty King Records! 16 tracks in all – and detailed notes on the material, too! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)
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 —
Complete R&B Hit Singles (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP King/Real Gone, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
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
Little Willie John —
Fever/King, 1956. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Original 78rpm pressing of Little Willie John's most famous song! (78 RPM) 78 RPM, Vinyl record
(Label has a sticker.)
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Beautiful work from one of the greatest R&B vocalists ever! Willie sounds wonderful on tracks that include "Talk To Me Talk To Me", "Uh Uh Baby", "Drive Me Home", "Tell It Like It Is", "Person To Person", "Until You Do", and "I'll ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white label Power Pak pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Little Willie John —
Talk To Me, Talk To Me/King, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Little Willie John's greatest cuts! "Talk To Me" is a sublime early soul number – and was the inspiration for countless singers in years to come, all beating Willie's time while he was in jail! "Spasms" has more of a hard R&B feel – and that's a-ok with ... (78 RPM) 78 RPM, Vinyl record
Manhattan Jazz Quintet —
Manhattan Jazz Quintet Plays Blue Note ... CD King (Japan), 1988. Used ... Out Of Stock
Hank Marr —
Greasy Spoon ... LP King, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Wailing organ jazz from the great Hank Marr – and possibly his greatest album! The record's got a very strong jazz feel – without as much as the R&B of some of Marr's other albums on King – and the tracks are a well-composed batch of originals that capture all the excitement ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – in great shape. Cover has a cutout hole, but no splits – very nice.)
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
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 —
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 – Seldom In Sergio – Music Plaza Vol 6 ... LP A&M/King (Japan), Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful Japanese package – featuring A&M material, but in a completely unique cover, with lavish packaging! (Brazil) LP, Vinyl record album
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.)
Lucky Millinder —
Bongo Boogie/King, 1951. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Charles Mingus —
Mingus (Candid) (with bonus tracks) ... CD Candid/King (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Charles Mingus' classic recordings for the Candid label – far and away some of the best recordings he ever made, and some of the few studio sessions that really let him stretch out and do his thing! The Candid label didn't last long – but during their short stretch of recording, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Mingus (Candid) (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99
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!)
King/Mr Bongo (UK), Late 60s. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $27.99 33.98
60s jazz meets Japanese bamboo flute – all in a session with a great mix of groovy and exotic touches! The record's a unique meeting of jazz and folkloric elements – done in a style that's a bit like some of the late 60s sessions of this nature on MPS, but a fair bit groovier overall ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mystery Kindaichi Band —
Adventures Of Kindaichi Kosuke (Kindaichikosuke No Boken) ... LP King/We Want Sounds (France), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
There's a vampire with a flute on the cover – and that image alone is more than enough to make us drop the needle on this rare Japanese gem from the 70s! And fortunately, the sound of the music is equally cool – funky fusion with some nicely spacey currents – almost a Mizell ... (Japanese) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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.)
Johnnie Pate Trio plus Three —
Jazz Goes Ivy League ... LP King, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An excellent bit of jazz from the Chicago scene – featuring the early roots of a set of players that would go onto influence the city's soul scene in a huge way. Johnnie Pate's probably best known as the arranger behind many great soul singles – including most of the Impressions 60s ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Pepper —
So In Love ... CD 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 ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Michel Petrucciani on piano, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Eliot Zigmund on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print original Japanese pressing.)
Ravens/King, 1948. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Lula Reed —
Blue & Moody ... CD 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
Don Reno & Red Smiley —
Country Singing & Instrumentals ... LP King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Fantastic work by Reno & Smiley – with vocals that almost match the Stanley Brothers on the tunes with lyrics, and some incredible instrumental interplay on the others! (Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
King/Highland, 1950s. Used 4CD's ... $24.99
Todd Rhodes —
Pot Likker/King, 1949. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Hideo Shiraki —
Hideo Shiraki (1958) ... CD King (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... 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
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!)
Hideo Shiraki —
Hideo Shiraki Plays Bossa Nova ... LP King/Jazz Room (UK), 1962. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hideo Shiraki Plays Bossa Nova ... CD 14.99
Hideo Shiraki —
Hideo Shiraki Recital At Sankei Hall, Tokyo ... CD King (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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.)
Sisters Of Righteous —
Is My Lovin' Too Slow/King, 1969. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A very obscure James Brown-produced single for King – and one that showcases this little-known female vocal group. The track's kind of an easy soul weeper, with a mellow loping groove, and vocals that are in the Dee Dee Warwick camp. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
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
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $79.99
Very early work from Joe Tex – recorded way before his boogie records of the 70s, and even his country soul classics of the 60s! Yet despite the age of these sides, the Joe Tex vocal approach is very firmly in place – that raspy mode that's undeniably human, and which might be rooted ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing – in great shape! Cover has some light aging, and back has a small sticker – but this is a great copy overall.)
Sonny Thompson with The Sharps & Flats —
Long Gone (parts 1 & 2) ... 78 RPM King, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
King/We Want Sounds (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 34.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
King (Japan), 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Teal label pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with obi. Cover has light ring impressions and a faint print blemish at the top.)
Trumpeteers —
Who Is Your Friend/King, 1950. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
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!)
Sadao Watanabe —
Sadao Watanabe (1961) ... LP King (Japan), 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the sharpest altos of the east – heard here in a great early album! Sadao Watanabe sounds wonderful on the set – blowing in a quintet setting, with a groove that's a bit like Lou Donaldson on Blue Note at the same time – slightly modern at moments, but also laidback and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sadao Watanabe & Akira Miyazawa —
Latin Barock Collection ... CD King (Japan), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Takeo Watanabe/King (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
An unusual entry in this legendary anime series! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful copy – with obi and very cool anime booklet inside!)
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.)
King/Soul Brother/Passion (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $31.99 36.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Jackie Wilson with Billy Ward & The Dominoes —
14 Hits – Vol 3 ... LP King, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Masao Yagi —
Inga ... LP King/Lawson (Japan), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Great 70s work from Japanese pianist Masao Yagui – a set that's got some fusion elements, but which also holds onto some of his earlier modern energies as well! The lineup here is relatively large – with Yagui on piano and keyboards, plus Akira Miyazawa on tenor, Shigeo Suziki on alto, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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 —
25 Years Of Rhythm & Blues Hits – 16 Artists ... LP King, 1950s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Features work by Jack Dupree, Earl Bostic, Roy Brown, Annisteen Allen, Lonnie Johnson, Tiny Bradshaw, and The Dominoes. (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
King, Late 1950s. Very Good ... $49.99
Not rock n roll, but some great King Records R&B from the 50s – work by Titus Turner, Annie Laurie, Bill Jennings, 5 Royales, Otis Williams & The Charms, James Brown, Hank Ballard, Little Willie John, and others! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove – nice and clean, but vinyl has a click near the end of side one. Cover has lgiht wear, and a bit of splitting on the bottom seam.)
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
