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A&M/King (Japan), 1965. Used ... $19.99
Herb Alpert's definitely Going Places by the time of this set – and his trademark Tijuana Brass sound proves itself to be a great fit for just about any sort of number! The album kicks off with the wonderful "Tijuana Taxi", a sublimely jaunty tune that almost takes Herb into ... read more CD
(1994 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi!)
Cadet/Verve, 1968. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
One of the grooviest records ever – a sublime blend of African percussion, soulful orchestrations, and Dorothy Ashby's amazing electric harp! By the time of this landmark album, Dorothy had been knocking around the jazz world for a number of years, but it wasn't until she hooked up with ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
Capitol, Late 60s. Used ... $9.99
A great look at the genius of David Axelrod – the groundbreaking producer who recorded some incredibly hip albums at Captiol during the late 60s, but who's now only finally getting his due! Axelrod brought a whole new sensibility to the studio in his day – an approach that really ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
United Artists/Blue Note, 1965. Used ... $2.99 4.99
An excellent gimmick from the United Artists label – a way of mixing their strong run of 60s soundtrack hits with the world of jazz – thanks to Count Basie and his group taking on a whole host of themes from the successful James Bond films! Count Basie brings a soulful swing to the ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
(BMG pressing.)
Virgin (Italy), 2014. Used ... $9.99
Capitol/El (UK), Late 50s. Used ... $24.99
One of the rarest albums by Les Baxter – and one of the best! The record features an excellent batch of "space exotica" tracks, set amidst some very lively arrangements, all packaged in one of the greatest album covers of the 50s! Les' writing and leading are as excellent as ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mira/BGP (UK), 1965. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Way more than just a James Bond cash-in record – and instead an ultra-hip jazz session from the west coast scene of the 60s! The James Bond at the helm of the record is actually Jimmy Bond – the great bassist who worked on some key sessions of the late 50s and early 60s as a sideman, ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
Ray Conniff —
Ray Conniff's Hawaiian Album ... CD Columbia, 1967. Used ... $4.99
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(Tray card has some marker under the inner tray.)
BGP (UK), 1966. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
A Batman knock-off record – but a really great one! This set was originally issued in the mid 60s on the cheapo Crown label on the west coast – and it's a surprisingly smoking set of instrumental tracks that are heavy on the Hammond and horns, and which romp along with a mod sort of go- ... read more CD
Righteous (UK), Late 50s. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Four full albums from the great Martin Denny – presented here with bonus tracks too! First up is the initial Exotica album – the birth of a sound and the birth of a legend – Martin Denny's first album in the Exotica series, and a record so great it named an entire genre! Denny ... read more CD
Percy Faith —
Percy Faith Plays Latin Themes For Young Lovers ... CD Columbia, 1965. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Sugar/Universal (France), 1973. New Copy ... $16.99 23.99
A fantastic soundtrack that's maybe even more legendary than the unusual animated film for which it was created – a funky French classic that stands strong in the best tradition of work by Serge Gainsbourg, Jean-Claude Vannier, and Michel Colombier! No surprise, Alain Goraguer is part of the ... (Soundtracks, Now Sound) read more CD
Spike Jones & His City Slickers —
Spiketaculars ... CD Primo (Czech Republic), 1940s/Early 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Taragon, 1960s. Used ... $11.99
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(Mid 90s pressing.)
Trax/DCC, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $6.99
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Crown/We Want Sounds (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Wicked funk from Japanese keyboardist Norio Maeda – also a hell of an arranger, too – as you'll hear on this superb set from the start of the 70s! The record's one of those key albums that took a 60s groovy Japanese sound much further into the future – giving the whole thing a ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
Also available Rock Communication Yagi Bushi ... LP 31.99
Liberty/El (UK), Early 1960s. New Copy ... $3.99 14.99
A trio of albums from the Johnnie Mann singers – served up here in a single package! The core of the album is the classic Night – one of the dreamiest albums ever cut by the Johnny Mann singers – a very early effort that has their trademark mix of male and female vocals drifting ... (Vocalists, Now Sound) read more CD
Naxos, Late 1940s. Used ... $4.99
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Verve (Japan), 1965. Used ... $11.99
One of the grooviest albums of the 60s – a sublime blend of jazz, bossa, and easy – and a set that definitely lives up to its title! The album's probably the most perfect realization of the unique groove that Gary McFarland was going for back in the day – a mix of vibes, ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
(1999 Japanese pressing.)
Voiceprint (UK), 2002. Used ... $4.99
Francis Monkman & the Virtuous-Realiti Band —
21st Century Blues ... CD Voiceprint (UK), 2001. Used ... $3.99
Tradition, 1940s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print – from Tradition's Best Of Flamenco box set.)
Imperial/Sundazed, 1965. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
Drums galore from the great Sandy Nelson – an artist who was one of the most hard-burning talents on the kit, back in the day – with a propulsive quality that makes a record like this take off right from the very first note! As with so many of Sandy's instrumental classics from back ... (Rock, Now Sound) read more CD
Also available Drums A Go Go (green vinyl pressing) ... LP 25.99
CAM (Italy), 1993. Used ... $4.99
Capitol/Collectables, Mid 50s. Used ... $5.99
Titles include "Wabash Blues", "Smoke Rings", "Lies", "Frankie And Johnny", "Mammy's Boogie", "Nuevo Larendo", and "Dangerous Curves". CD
Capitol/Collectables, 1955/1957. Used ... $8.99
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), 1972. New Copy 2CD ... $7.99 24.99
A great pair of records – plus a huge amount of bonus tracks too! First up is the debut Reggae Strings album – one of the most unique albums on the Trojan label during the 70s – and a surprising hit for the company too! The approach here is very unusual – as the cuts here ... (Reggae, Now Sound) read more CD
Columbia, Late 30s. Used ... $3.99
A wonderful batch of instrumentals from the legendary Raymond Scott – and a set that features some of Scott's most wonderful compositions ever! These numbers all date from the 30s, and were originally released as 78s on the Master Records label – but this later Columbia package really ... (Jazz, Now Sound) read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Warner (Japan), 1964. Used ... $14.99
A whole new dimension of pop from the lovely Joanie Sommers – an album of bossa tunes, recorded with strings and backing by the great Laurindo Almeida! The style is wonderfully sweet – and works perfectly with Joanie's gentle vocals – and although not all the tunes are strict ... (Vocalists, Now Sound) read more CD
(Out of print 1997 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Wally Stott —
London Souvenir – A Musical Souvenir Of London Town (with bonus tracks) ... CD El (UK), 1958. New Copy ... $3.99 13.99
A pretty groovy album of instrumental tracks from arranger Wally Stott – an artist who'd later craft the beautiful backdrops for some of Scott Walker's solo records! The style here is a bit more 50s instrumental – larger orchestrations with some touches of jazz, as Stott serves up a ... read more CD
Omicron/Dialogo (Italy), 1975. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
A mystical trip through the south seas – courtesy of Italian soundtrack composer Piero Umiliani, working here in a rare sound library setting! The tracks are moody and ethereal – with lots of spare percussion, and some dreamy island-type touches – like floating voices, isolated ... (Sound Library, Now Sound) read more CD
Essential, 1982. Used ... $6.99
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(On Demand CDr pressing.)
Epic, 1972. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Features Paul McCandless, Ralph Towner, and Collin Walcott – plus special guests Barry Altschul and Billy Cobham on percussion and production by George Martin! (Jazz, Now Sound) CD
Also available Icarus ... LP 3.99(Booklet has a creased corner.)
Ultra Lounge/Capitol, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $6.99
Music from Dean Martin, Laurindo Almeida, George Auld, John Buzon, Martin Denny, Les Baxter, Walter Wanderley, Mallet Men, Yma Sumac, Perez Prado, Tito Rodriguez, Jack Costanzo, Rinky Dinks, Billy May, and Julie London. CD
(Out of print.)
Ace (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Smoking instrumentals from the California scene of the early 60s – tracks that nicely bridge the space between surf guitar, R&B, and exotica – served up with plenty of sax, organ, and searing guitar! Most of the work here came from the studios of tiny Downey Records – done in ... (Rock, Now Sound) read more CD
Various —
Pure Exotica – As Dug By Lux & Ivy ... CD Righteous (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99 20.99
A deep dig into the farther reaches of the exotica boom of the late 50s – served up with the same sort of focus on unusual tracks that we love on the other collections from Lux & Ivy! Given the raunchy sound of The Cramps, you might not expect the duo to have as strong of an ear for the ... read more CD
Also available Pure Exotica – As Dug By Lux & Ivy ... CD 14.99
Righteous (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CD ... $14.99
A deep dig into the farther reaches of the exotica boom of the late 50s – served up with the same sort of focus on unusual tracks that we love on the other collections from Lux & Ivy! Given the raunchy sound of The Cramps, you might not expect the duo to have as strong of an ear for the ... read more CD
Also available Pure Exotica – As Dug By Lux & Ivy ... CD 16.99
Croydon Municipal (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $7.99 14.99
Latin rhythms, Italian lyrics, jazzy solos, and lots more groovy touches – all coming together here in a special set of tracks that evokes the cross-cultural brilliance of London's Soho at the end of the 50s! The set's got a really unique vibe – with songs that mix electric guitars and ... (Funky Compilations, Now Sound) read more CD
TV Tunes, 1996. Used ... $12.99
Loads of old goodies, with a total of 65 classic themes in all! Titles include Our Miss Brooks, Beany & Cecil, Astro Boy, Gumby, Walt Disney, Davy Crockett, Johnny Stacatto, Candid Camera, You Bet Your Life, Miss America, Asphat Jungle, Mr. Lucky, The Fugitive, Checkmate, and Burke's Law. ... (Soundtracks, Now Sound) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes the original 3D lenticular cover.)
TV Tunes, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $8.99
Some of our favorite themes from the 70's and early 80's (the days when we were spending the most time in front of the tube), with 65 classics in all! Titles include What's Happening, Alice, Mork & Mindy, Moonlighting, Soap, Benny Hill, Chips, MacGyver, Incredible Hulk, Dukes Of Hazzard, ... (Soundtracks, Now Sound) read more CD
(Out of print – includes the cool lenticular cover, too! Barcode has a cutout hole.)
TV Tunes, 1996. Used ... $8.99
65 current and recent TV themes for samplin' and stuff like that. Titles include The Next Generation, The Simpsons, Ren and Stimpy, Blossom, Rosanne, Seinfeld, Mad About You, The Nanny, David Letterman Show, Max Headroom, Twin Peaks, Space Ghost, Saved By The Bell, and lots lots more! You get the ... (Soundtracks, Now Sound) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A lot more brash and bold than you might guess from the title – not just sleepy seduction music, but a batch of really dynamic tunes that will really push the limits of your hi-fi! Most numbers here are instrumental, although some of them have some occasional vocal refrains in the mix – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $6.99
An ultra-cool set that focuses on one of our favorite easy genres ever – crime jazz! Crime jazz first came to light at the end of the 50s, as Mancini, Morrow, and others penned some incredible music for TV detective shows – tight, jazz-based tunes that really moved past the flowery ... read more CD
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