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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Blue Note, 1962/1964. Used ... $7.99
An excellent jazz vocal album by one of the lost greats! Ernie Andrews was always a musician's singer – in that he never cracked the masses, but did have tremendous respect among jazz players in the 60s and 70s. Here, in one of his best albums, he's caught live, working with Cannon's ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr.)
Yasuko Agawa —
Free Soul – Yasuko Agawa ... CD Victor (Japan), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $29.99
A sweet little set – one that brings together some of the grooviest cuts ever recorded by Japanese singer Yasuko Agawa – one of the leading lights of the overseas scene at the end of the 70s! Yasuko's got this really special blend of styles – a bit jazz, a bit soul, often ... read more CD
Invitation (Japan), 1981. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A classic groover from Yasuko Agawa – proof that the Japanese scene had an ear for soul in the years before Monday Michiru! The early 80s set is made up from equal parts jazz, soul, and Brazilian influences – all used nicely with tight, fusiony production that really works nicely with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi & insert.)
Francesca Ajmar with Hector Costita Bisignani —
Estrada Do Sol ... CD Abeat (Italy), 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Vocal jazz meets Brazilian songs – in a very beautiful performance that not only spotlights the strong lead vocals of Francesca Ajmar, but which also includes stunning work on tenor sax from the great Hector Costita! We love Hector's performances on Brazilian albums from decades back, and ... read more CD
Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... $39.99
One of the greatest records ever recorded by vocalist Lorez Alexandria – and a perfect summation of her rich talents as a singer! Backing is by a small Chicago trio that includes John Young on piano, Vernel Fournier on drums, and George Eskridge on bass – but the arrangements of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Argo pressing with deep groove. Back cover has some aging around the edges, but front is nice.)
Pzazz, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Obscure album by Lorez, with a mix of jazz and pop stuff, and arrangements (mostly) by pianist Ronell Bright. Bright plays in the group backing Lorez, as does the great tenor player Teddy Edwards. The legendary Paul Gayten produced, and the track list includes "Play Me The Blues", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks great!)
Argo, 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
An excellent early album by one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time! The session's a very hip affair – recorded with the Ramsey Lewis Trio backing her up on one side, and a group led by Frank Foster on another – both playing in a tight soul jazz mode that works perfectly for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Argo pressing with deep groove and drillhole. Cover has taped seams and spine, light aging, and a small drillhole through the center.)
Trio (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... $79.99
An ultra-hip record from Lorez Alexandria – one of her grooviest albums ever, and a set that was only ever issued in Japan! The set features Lorez hitting some of the hippest, most rhythmic modes of her career – working with jazzy backing arranged by Gildo Mahones and Art Hillery, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Art Union pressing from 2011 – with obi!)
Lorez Alexandria —
Send In The Clowns/
Trio (Japan), 1977. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $24.99
Two of the coolest, grooviest tracks ever recorded by Lorez Alexandria – back to back on a Japanese-only 45! "Send In The Clowns" is taken at this great modal jazz clip – a completely different rhythm than anyone's ever used with the tune, which completely transforms it ... (Funky 45's, Vocalists) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Part of the Deep Jazz Reality series!)
Argo, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
An amazing album by Lorez Alexandria – probably our favorite-ever work by her! The record features arrangements by Riley Hampton, the Chicago soul genius who did work for a number of the city's best artists – most notably Walter Jackson – and his mixture of soul, strings, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove, including the Argo inner sleeve. Cover is in great shape!)
Arbors, 2007. Used ... $5.99
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A real standout set from Mose – one of his few early sides for Columbia, and a great one at that! The album alternates between vocal and instrumental tunes – both handled with a rootsy flourish that's every bit the best Allison sound, before it became all overdone and cliched. The set' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 6 eye pressing – very nice!)
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Great Atlantic work from Mose – cut in the early years of his rediscovery by the hippie crowd, but with a tight small combo mode that recalls his classic 50s recordings for Prestige! The group on the set's a trio – with Mose on piano and vocals, Red Mitchell on bass, and Bill Goodwin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & green label pressing.)
Mose Allison —
Mose Allison Sings ... LP Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
A hipster vocal jazz classic – a full length Prestige album that brings together all of Mose Allison's vocal numbers from his initial run a the label! Mose started out as a pianist, but quickly won even greater attention with his down home, New Orleans-influenced way of singing – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black label NJ pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has cutout holes, a small split on the top left corner, and some light wear.)
Mose Allison —
Retrospective ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1971. Very Good ... $4.99
An amazing record by Mose Allison – with some good funky tracks! The real key here is the fact that Mose plays electric piano and is working in a hip trio with Billy Cobham playing some funky and soulful drums! We don't know what kind of piano Mose is using, but on the tracks where he's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and green label pressing. Cover has some wear and a sticker remnant.)
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Great 60s work from Mose Allison – a key record cut at that time when his influence was being felt strongly on the other side of the Atlantic – by younger London singers like Georgie Fame and Zoot Money! Mose is almost answering back with this great little record – hitting things ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing. Cover has split top and bottom seams.)
Atlantic/Rhino (Germany), 1964. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The word from Mose is mighty darn hip – served up here in a sweet Atlantic Records session that seems to really hone into all the mod influences his music would have in the 60s! The rootsy quality of Allison's earlier records is still firmly in place – but the group also has a tighter ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1993. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Booklet has a slight cut corner.)
RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Features great backing and arrangements from Bobby Scott! LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove.)
RCA, 1960. Very Good ... $3.99
A very unique outing – a set that mixes the sweet harmonies of The Ames Brothers with wild backings from Esquivel! Most of the tracks are in Spanish, and have Esquivel doing a standard Latin sound, but which also approaches his own solo work in some of the more unusual moments! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and a mostly split top seam.)
Qwest, 1995. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Concord, 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Concord, 1977. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a few small stains.)
Concord, 1987/1990. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
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High Note, 2003. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $1.99
A key moment in the career of vocalist Ernestine Anderson – a record that not only returned her to the public eye after a flurry of initial sides in the late 50s and early 60s, but which also finally helped Anderson find a sound that worked! The album's done with backing by the Monty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Storyville (Japan), Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Great small group work from these two 40s singers! Ivie Anderson sings with her All Stars group – a combo that features Willie Smith on alto, Buddy Collette on baritone, Gene Porter on tenor, and Wilbert Baranco on piano and arrangements – plus a few tracks with Phil Moore's orchestra, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi.)
Ernie Andrews —
Girl Talk ... CD High Note, 2000. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
High Note, 1998. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Rhino, Late 50s/1960s/1970s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Flying Dutchman, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
Louis Armstrong hits the Flying Dutchman label – and unlocks a whole new spiritual side of his talents – a mode that's quite different than some of his crossover pop of the 60s! The style here has a bit of righteous elements in the lyrics, and lots of spiritual jazz in the backings ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Verve (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s UK issue.)
Georgie Auld with Sarah Vaughan —
Georgie Auld & His Orchestra Vol 2 ... LP Musicraft, Mid/Late 40s. Very Good- ... $4.99
Rendezvous, 2007. Used ... $3.99
CTI, 1980. Very Good ... $1.99
A sweet blend of jazz and soul from Patti Austin – and a set that's a bit different than some other CTI albums of the 70s – given that it was recorded down south, at deep soul powerhouse Muscle Shoals! The sound is surprisingly rootsy on a few numbers – and warmly jazzy on others ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
CTI, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ... $6.99
Wonderfully warm soul from the great Patti Austin – a key artist in the late 70s, and one who really helped push the music forward with a new sense of sophistication! Patti's got a strongly jazzy vibe here – and works with David Matthews arrangements that are really well put-together ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kapp/Elemental (Spain), 1965. New Copy ... $13.99
A great batch of early work from Burt Bacharach – one of the first albums to be issued under his own name, and proof that Mr B was head and shoulders above most of the other arrangers and composers of his time! At some level, the style here is a bit more traditional than some of Burt's later ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more CD
(Limited edition!)
A&M, 1967. Used ... $5.99
Fantastic! We love Burt Bacharach in so many ways that it's easy to forget the genius of these early A&M sides – but going back to them is always a treat, and it's wonderful to hear the way that Burt lays down his own work when given the chance! You know the tracks – "House ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cruise, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has some pen.)
Mildred Bailey —
Incomparable Mildred Bailey ... CD Columbia, 1930s/Early 40s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Roulette, 1960. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing.)
Pearl Bailey —
One And Only Pearl Bailey Sings ... LP Mercury, 1957. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear.)
Limelight/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... $19.99
One of Chet Baker's best albums of the mid 60s – a tribute to Billie Holiday, one that has him both singing and playing, with a hip group that includes Hank Jones, Richard Davis, Seldon Powell, and Connie Kay. The format is quite nice, with arrangements by Jimmy Mundy that have just the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
OK World (Norway), 2018. New Copy ... $16.99
An airy, icy combination of voice and instrumentation – used in a way that takes us back to some of the coolest Norwegian experiments of this type from years back – like some of the sparer work of Karin Krog, or unusual vocal projects on the Jazzland label! Bendik Baksaas leads the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
TCB (Switzerland), 2003. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Small cutout notch through spine.)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $19.99
One of the grooviest Brigitte Bardot albums ever recorded – a stellar set of tracks with some ultra-chic arrangements from the great Alain Gouraguer! The album swings like the best of Paris pop in the 60s – tight and outta site, with loads of jaunty pop tunes that bring out the best in ... (French, Vocalists) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Comes in a cool flip-back cover, too – like a vintage French album!)
Philips/Universal (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $19.99
Classic 60s work from Brigitte Bardot – the roots of French female pop, with a set of tracks that mix together bits of rock, pop, and lively jazz-based arrangements – all in a unique blend that's totally great, and every bit as wonderful as you might expect! We might go so far as to ... (French, Vocalists) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Comes in a cool flip-back album cover – like a 60s French pressing!)
Susan Barrett —
Susan Barrett ... LP RCA, 1966. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A lesser-known swinger on the RCA label from the 60s – a vocalist who hearkens back to the imprint's female sessions of the 50s, but who brings in some groovier touches as well! Backings are by Marion Evans, who helps Susan's full vocals find some nice spaces in the tunes – sometimes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Epic, 1987. Used ... $1.99
Seminal work from the lovely Basia – and an album that's a wonderful hybrid of jazz, soul, and pop – all put together at a level that really goes beyond most of her contemporaries! There's a vibe here that's almost like Swing Out Sister at their best – catchy, but never cloying ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Count Basie & Joe Turner —
Bosses ... CD Pablo/OJC, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Clef, 1955. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Count Basie plays the piano and Joe Williams sings in his bluesy way and they are backed by a slew of musicians who include Thad Jones on trumpet, Ben Powell on trombone, Frank Foster on tenor saxophone, Sonny Payne on drums and many, many others. Frank Foster did all of the arrangements and the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Japanese Polydor pressing, UMV-2591. Cover has clear tape on the spine.)
EMI (France), 1960s/2000. Used ... $6.99
Pretty darn wonderful! We've always dug the 60s work of Shirley Bassey – and we can remember how her brassy vocals first thrilled us when we were kids sitting up to watch Goldfinger on the late show – but now the great one's majestic voice has been wonderfully remixed in a tasty batch ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EMI, 1960s/Early 70s. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Turtle (UK), 1968. New Copy ... $12.99
Maybe one of the most soulful records ever cut by British pianist Gordon Beck – even if it appears here for the first time ever! The set's a killer – and has Beck working with vocalist Joy Marshall – a hip female singer who's right up there with the best 60s material by Carmen ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Real Gone (UK), Mid 50s. Used 4CD ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Regina Belle —
Reachin' Back ... CD Columbia, 1995. Used ... $3.99
United, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Jesse was one of the greats – and he would have been as huge as Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, or Ray Charles, had he not died a tragic early death in the late 50s. This album collects some of his great polished R&B tracks from the early and mid 50s, recorded in LA, and a perfect progression ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Sun/Matsuli (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
One of the coolest albums ever from vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin – and a set that really shows her strong ties to the South African jazz scene of the 70s! The album was done in close collaboration with husband Dollar Brand – who turns in some sublime arrangements for the record, which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fresh Sound (Spain), 1990. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia/RPM, 2004. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Case has a couple of hype stickers.)
Columbia, 1990. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Improv/Concord, Mid 70s. Used 4 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
The complete recordings of a really lost time in the career of Tony Bennett – mid 70s sides cut for the tiny Improv label – an indie home to Bennett at a time of waning fame, and a place where he recorded some surprisingly exceptional work! The approach here often echoes that of the ... read more CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode.)
Columbia, 1950s/1960s. Used 3 CDs ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print. Cover has a very small tear at the hinge.)
RPM/Columbia, 1999. Used 2CD ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1966. Used ... $1.99
Great Johnny Mandel arrangements – and titles include "Song From The Oscar", "Girl Talk", "The Gentle Rain", "Emily", "The Pawnbroker", "Samba De Orfeu", and "The Second Time Around". CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1969/1970. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Tony Bennett —
To My Wonderful One ... LP Columbia, 1960. Very Good ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a half split top seam.)
Verve, 2018. New Copy ... $14.99
A very cool little 10" single – one that features a recent duet on "Fascinating Rhythm" by Tony Bennett with Diana Krall, all with backing from the trio of pianist Bill Charlap! The flipside's maybe even cooler, though – as it features a very early Bennett recording of ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Released for Small Business Saturday 2018. Indie store exclusive.)
RPM/Columbia, 2002. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Fantasy/OJC, 1975. Used ... $3.99
If you've ever doubted the real jazz sensibility of Tony Bennett, then this is an album to change your mind – because Tony's working here in a marvelously unadorned setting – with only the piano of Bill Evans to back him up! The record's a rare gem from years after Bennett was cracking ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good ... $1.99
Backings by Luther Henderson – and titles include "I'm Thru With Love", "I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan", "You'll Never Know", "The Party's Over", and "But Not For Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has half split top & bottom seams.)
Savoy, 2004. Used ... $6.99
Beautiful recent work from Andy Bey – a singer who seems to get better and better as the years go on! As the title might indicate, the set's a collection of classic American songs – 20th century standards and evergreens, done by Bey in his wonderfully dusky style of singing – and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Evidence, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Warm and wonderful late work from the great Andy Bey – former member of Andy & The Bey Sisters, and a singer who will forever be in our heart for his hip 70s recordings with Horace Silver and Gary Bartz! This one has Bey running through a host of straighter jazz tracks – mostly ... read more CD
Schema (Italy), 2006. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99
An incredible full length debut from vocalist Mario Biondi – a jazz singer we'd rank right up there with the legendary Mark Murphy – supported here with great backings from the High Five Quintet! The grooves here are in a soaring, tightly-stepping style – very much the best club ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus CD of the full album!)
Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good ... $0.99
(Folk/Country, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has some surface wear and is bent at the bottom.)
MGM, 1959. Very Good ... $24.99
Sultry vocals from Sallie Blair – one of the hipper singers of her generation, and an artist with a sound that's unlike anyone else we can think of! Blair's a bit bluesy, a bit soulful, but ultimately a jazz singer at heart – and her already-cool style gets some sweet extra help on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Label has a sticker, and back cover has some pen.)
DJ Records, Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Mercury (Japan), 1954. Used ... $11.99
A key link in the early career of Blossom Dearie – and a fab album of jazzy vocal tracks throughout! Before Blossom recorded some of her 50s sides for Verve in the US, she was living in France and working with The Blue Stars – a cool male/female jazz vocal group that went onto become ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blujazz, 2006. Used ... $1.99
Recent work from Janice Borla – a Chicago-area singer who's never gotten the national credit she deserves, but who's made some really great music in and around the Windy City over the past few decades! The album's way more than just your standard set of jazz vocals – given Janice hip ... read more CD
A&M/Polydor (Japan), 1970. Used ... $11.99
A groovy bossa gem from the glory days of A&M Records – an ultra-hip group recorded with production by Sergio Mendes! The feel here is a lot like that of Brasil 66 – bossa rhythms, sunny CA instrumentation, and lovely female vocals – in this case sung singularly, by the ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Muzak (Japan), Late 60s. New Copy ... $22.99
A really fantastic collection of never-heard work from the groovy singer Bobbi Boyle – a vocalist who worked on the west coast club scene in the late 60s and early 70s, but only issued two rare albums at the time! The work here is maybe even better than the work on those great sets – ... read more CD
