With Sadat X and Dinco D on "Treacherous Three". (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Don Grusin —
Don Grusin ... LP JVC (Japan), 1981. Near Mint- ...
$4.9914.99
Don Grusin on piano, keyboards and vocoder, Gary Herbig on saxophone, Oscar Castro-Neves, Lee Ritenour and Michael Sembello on guitar, Michael Boddicker on synth, Abraham Laboriel and Nathan East on bass, Alex Acuna on drums, and Efrain Toro and Steve Forman on percussion with Kate Markowitz on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original Japanese pressing, with obi and insert. Cover has lightly bent corners and small pieces of tape at the corners on the right.)
The pianist's hip take on the music of Chopin – played by his groovy trio with Peter Witte on bass and Charly Antolini on drums! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, in a heavy gatefold cover.)
Ivan Lins —
Maos ... LP Philips (Brazil), 1987. Near Mint- ...
$4.9914.99
A beautiful later album from Ivan Lins – recorded in that wonderfully mature style he developed in the 80s, a mixture of his earlier vocal work, with touches of jazz, and some of the Brazilian soulfulness of the Milton Nascimento generation. The backings on the tracks is relatively electric ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a light sticker spot.)
Mid 70s and mellow work from two legendary Brazilian vocalists – the great Dick Farney and the lovely Claudette Soares, singing here in a set of duets that include a number of classic Brazilian tunes set to lush arrangements. The sound is very classic – kind of a 70s take on an older ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original Brazilian pressing. Cover has light wear, tiny sticker.)
Elis Regina & Others —
Encontros ... LP Fontana (Brazil), Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good+ ...
$6.9918.99
A great collection – featuring famous collaborations between Elis Regina and Gilberto Gil, Pele, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Tim Maia, Pierre Barouh, Jair Rodrigues, and Toots Thielemans! The Tim Maia and Pierre Barouh tracks are especially unusual! (Brazil) LP, Vinyl record album
(Brazilian pressing. Cover has some edge & ring wear.)
Paul Revere & The Raiders —
Just Like Us ... LP Columbia, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ...
$4.9911.99
Every track on here is an original written by Jackie and Alonzo Tucker, and the album includes tracks like "Big Boss Line", "Take One Step", "Squeeze Her", and "Baby". Classic Brunswick soul! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Includes Decca inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, light wear, aging.)
A really great record – one that mixes some folksy currents with more modern-styled 60s Brazilian instrumentation – almost an instrumental take on territory of Geraldo Vandre! Includes great versions of "Ponteio", "Roda Viva", "Domingo No Parque, Travessia" ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is missing the plastic outer wrap, but is very nice overall.)
Two obscure 70s cuts from Darrow Fletcher – both making their debut on 45! "Hope For Love" is the kind of slow-burning tune that Darrow does so well – a perfect showcase for his unique vocal approach, and set to a gentle groove that's perfect for the later hours! "No ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Stereo pressing, still sealed with a cut corner and some sticker remnants.)
Todd Rundgren —
Runt ... LP Ampex, 1970. Very Good+ ...
$7.99
Todd Rundgren in all of his great early glory – a record that's filled with simple, honest pop tunes – and one that also takes on a few experimental touches as well – but only in ways that further the earnest charm at its heart! There's a really upfront, unpretentious feel to the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(10 track Bearsville pressing. Cover has a split top seam, ring wear, and a peeled upper right corner.)
A rich effort from Morgana King – the first of her rare Reprise LPs – and a record that shows incredible range and an ability to bring a heavy, textural mood to just about any kind of tune! Torrie Zito's arrangements on It's A Quiet Thing are lush, but, well, quietly so – and ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
There's nothing blues-like about this great little cut from 1979 – one that has Warren Raye singing deep soul vocals over a slow-stepping groove with some warm modern soul production – very much in that warmer shift in southern soul that was taking place on labels like Malaco in the ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A really romping single from the lesser-known Connie Austin – a cut that's as funky as is soulful, with a set of backings that comes down right on the money, while a little conga line kicks things right back over the top! The approach allows Connie's vocals to really soar – giving the ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record