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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Susanne Abbuehl —
Compass ... CD ECM (Germany), 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Features Susanne Abbuhel on voice – with Wolfert Brederode on piano, Christof May on clarinet and bass clarinet, and Lucas Niggli on drums and percussion – plus guest clarinet from Michel Portal too. CD
Eclectus, 2017. Used ... $0.99
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(Promotional sticker on back of digipack case.)
Blujazz, 2008. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
Amazing work from singer Dee Alexander – a wonderfully soulful album of jazz vocals, and one that we'd rank right up there with our favorite records by Carmen Lundy or Dee Dee Bridgewater! Dee's a singer who's worked in Chicago for years, but we've honestly only begun to appreciate her ... read more CD
Redwood/Celeste (Japan), 1981. Used ... $16.99
The second album by this excellent all-female San Francisco jazz combo – a live date that's even more cooking than their debut! As before, there's a sweetly breezy style to the record – that hip SF sound of the 70s – with echoes of Braziliana and soul amidst the group's jazzier ... read more CD
Julie Andrews —
Best Of Julie Andrews – Thoroughly Modern Julie ... CD Rhino, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Liberty/Rev-Ola (UK), 1957. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
Wild! Long before she was a hipster poet, and even longer before she was the Poet Laureate, Maya cut this early album of calypso tracks for Liberty – with a rootsy sound that's actually pretty darn nice! Maya wrote a larger number of the tracks, and backing is by Tommy Tedesco on guitar and ... read more CD
Also available Miss Calypso – Maya Angelou ... CD 4.99
Maya Angelou —
Miss Calypso – Maya Angelou ... CD Liberty/Scamp, 1957. Used ... $4.99
Wild! Long before she was a hipster poet, and even longer before she was the Poet Laureate, Maya cut this early album of calypso tracks for Liberty – with a rootsy sound that's actually pretty darn nice! Maya wrote a larger number of the tracks, and backing is by Tommy Tedesco on guitar and ... read more CD
Also available Miss Calypso – Maya Angelou ... CD 6.99(Out of print.)
RCA/BMG (Japan), 1961. Used ... $11.99
Marty Paich brings some nice jazzy charts to this early set from Ann-Margret – just the kind of hip material that made her a swinger from the start! The vocals have a sexy, breathy quality that matches Ann's tight sweater on the cover – and even when Paich grooves in an uptempo style, ... read more CD
Also available And Here She Is ... LP 9.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
CTI (Japan), 1976. Used ... $14.99
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 CD
(Blu Spec CD, includes obi.)
Piece Of Pie, 2019. Used ... $8.99
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Hanaiia/Celeste (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $19.99
Rare Hawaii soul from the end of the 70s – an album that's a great extension of the sunny sound heard previously from Lemuria! Babadu's got a gently grooving glow that's right up there with the Free Soul sound of years back – an approach that's smooth, but not in commercial or chart ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
A&M/Elemental (Spain), 1967. New Copy ... $12.99
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
Also available Reach Out ... LP 14.99(Limited edition!)
Columbia, 1930s/Early 40s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Pacific Jazz (Japan), 1955. Used ... $6.99
A classic album of vocal tracks from Chet Baker – working here with a core group that features piano by Russ Freeman and flute by Bud Shank – plus additional arrangements on some tracks by the likes of Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich, and Frank Campo. The album's classic Chet all the way ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print early 90's pressing – includes obi.)
Capitol/Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used ... $3.99
Past Perfect/Silverline (Germany), 1953. Used ... $3.99
United Artists/BGO (UK), 1973/1975. New Copy 2CD ... $8.99 16.99
Two early 70s albums from Shirley Bassey – back to back in a single set! Never Never Never is a warmly-crafted 70s album from the great Shirley Bassey – a set that continues that great move she was making at the end of the 60s – shaking off some of the bolder, brassier styles ... read more CD
Right Groove, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
Nicolas Bearde is a singer with equal parts experience in jazz and soul – which makes him a perfect artist to take on the music of Nat King Cole – which he does here in a way that may well be better than any other Cole tribute we've heard, including a recent effort by Gregory Porter! ... read more CD
RPM/Columbia, 1999. Used ... $1.99
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Fantasy/OJC, 1975. Used ... $1.99
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, BMG music club pressing.)
Parlophone/SFE (UK), 1968/1978. New Copy 2CD ... $15.99
A pair of EMI classics from Cilla Black – separated by the space of a decade, and filled in with 21 more bonus tracks too! First up is Sher-oo – fantastic work from Cilla Black – only her third full length album, but a set that already has the singer growing way past some of her ... read more CD
Ofer, 2019. Used ... $0.99
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Joyce Breach & The Keith Ingham Trio —
Remembering Mabel Mercer Vol 3 ... CD Audiophile, 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Trio/Muzak (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $24.99
One of the greatest jazz vocal albums of all time – and one of the first true moments of genius from a young Dee Dee Bridgewater! The album's a Japanese only release (proof that they're always hipper to our jazz artists than we are!) – and it features Dee Dee singing material that's ... read more CD
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Dee Dee Bridgewater (1976)/Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $12.99
Four great albums from Dee Dee Bridgewatwer – a hell of a jazz singer, and also a great soul talent too! First up is a self-titled set from 1976 – Dee Dee Bridgewater's first album as a soul singer – recorded a few years after she first broke on the scene as a righteous jazz ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Atlantic (Japan), 1972. Used ... $11.99
A sweet bit of funky jazz vocals from Oscar Brown Jr – recorded during his early 70s stay at Atlantic Records, in a style that's very different than his early work! The tracks are all still original numbers by Oscar – penned with that clever bad-rapping approach to the lyrics that ... read more CD
(2013 pressing, includes obi.)
Mode/VSOP, 1957. Used ... $8.99
A sweet little session of 50s vocal jazz – equally great not just for the singing by Joy Byran, but also for the arrangements by pianist Marty Paich! Paich's captured here at a great early point scoring for singers – and he gives Joy the same fluid jazzy approach that he used on the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony (Japan), 1969. Used ... $16.99
Sublime ballad work from Dutch vocalist Ann Burton – sung with near-invisible accompaniment from the Louis Van Dyke trio! Van Dyke's got an especially tender touch on the keys – one that hangs in air with great space between the notes – a mode that's simply perfect for Ann's ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2005 Master Sound pressing.)
Winter & Winter (Germany), 1999. Used ... $5.99
Prestige/Craft, 1964. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Terry Callier's first album – recorded in 1964 when he was a wee teen hanging around Chicago's folk scene! As the title indicates, the album's definitely got a folk-styled sound – but also as the "new" implies, it's got a sound all it's own, fresh and free – and that ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Sahko (Finland), 1966. Used ... $14.99
A fantastic bit of lost vocal jazz from the 60s – sung by Finnish vocalist Carola, an artist we'd rank right up there with Monica Zetterlund, Karin Krog, and some of our favorite European singers from the time! Like Monica and Karin, Carola sings mostly in English and has a very groovy ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Betty Carter —
Audience With Betty Carter ... CD Verve, 1980. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
A brilliant live set by Betty Carter – originally issued on her own Bet-Car label in 1980, and a perfect summation of the underground soul that was bubbling through her work in the 70s! The Betty you hear here is way different than the Betty of earlier years – freer, more soulful, ... read more CD
(Out of print. Back cover of the booklet has a crease – the rest is great!)
Verve, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Atlantic/Rhino, 1950s. Used 3 CDs ... $13.99
You know, over the years, you get exposed to so many cliches about Ray Charles that it's easy to forget how great he is – but you won't after hearing this set! This totally essential box pushes way past any other collection to pull together the raw early R&B sides by Ray – much ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Still sealed! Barcode has a cutout mark.)
Atlantic/Mobile Fidelity, 1959. Used Gatefold ... $22.99
Later Atlantic Records material from the legendary Ray Charles – a set that definitely lives up to the genius of the title, in that it shows a real sense of development in Ray's music! Charles has moved from the shorter R&B of his early Atlantic singles, to embrace some greater jazz-based ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Genius Of Ray Charles ... LP 7.99(SACD pressing. Limited, numbered edition.)
ABC/Concord, 1962. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Brilliant work throughout – both of Ray Charles' classic country albums on a single CD package! Volume one is the stuff of legends – and what seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius – the most successful album of his career and a bona-fide number one hit ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music – Vols 1 & 2 (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Castle, 1950s. Used ... $3.99
Capitol, Mid 50s. Used ... $3.99
One of June's all-time classics – and perhaps her most famous album, next to the sublime Something Cool. The set, like that one, was arranged and conducted by Pete Rugolo – whose icy and modern touches are the perfect foil for June's sad and dark voice. Familiar tunes are completely ... read more CD
Also available Misty Miss Christy ... LP 4.99(Out of print.)
BCI, Late 80s. Used ... $3.99
There are re-recordings of her hits from the late 80s. CD
Rearward (Italy), 1970. New Copy ... $11.99
A rare gem from the Clarke Boland Big Band – and one of the group's few vocal sessions ever! The album's a really unique one – recorded in the UK in 1970, and featuring singer Carmen McCrae joining the group for a fresh and unusual batch of tracks – most of them originals written ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(It's hard to tell from the image, but Rearward packaged it all in a really nice case with a glossy silver metalic finish!)
Columbia, 1950s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Archer, 2010. Used ... $6.99
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(Barcode has a cutout hole, "Promo" written in marker on disc label.)
Venus (Japan), 2016. Used ... $11.99
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High Note, 2005. Used ... $3.99
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(Disc appears to be signed by the artist.)
Capitol, 1958/1960. Used ... $1.99
Great recordings by Nat – featuring backings by the Count Basie and Stan Kenton bands! CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol/Mosaic, Late 40s. Used 18CD ... $389.99
A true treasure trove – a wealth of material only issued on 78s, with full book and discographical details! CD
(Out of print – hand numbered limited edition! Box, book, and CDs are in great shape!)
Capitol, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Resonance, Late 30s/Early 40s. New Copy 7CD ... $89.99 99.99
A mindblowing look at the early years of Nat King Cole – a set that stretches in a mighty wide space before Nat's big fame at Capitol Records – and which also greatly expands our understanding of the material he recorded during his Decca years too! The music takes Nat back to a time ... read more CD
Also available Hittin The Ramp – The Early Years 1936 to 1943 (180 gram pressing – 10LP set) ... LP 199.99
Nat King Cole Trio —
Jumpin At Capitol ... CD Capitol/Rhino, Mid 40s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Impulse, 1963. Used ... $2.99
A landmark album of vocal jazz – and one of the few sessions that John Coltrane ever cut with a singer! In a way, the album's more Hartman's than it is Coltrane's – given that Johnny's warm, mellow style of singing isn't as free and open as Trane at his most adventurous – but at ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
Bethlehem (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ... $19.99
An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris' lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy Oliver's ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
FM/Roulette, 1963. Used ... $5.99
One of Chris Connor's most obscure albums from the 60s – and one of her nicest too! The record's got a less polished feel than some of Connor's work for Atlantic or ABC – recorded live at the Village Gate, and divided up into "late" and "early" shows that both have ... read more CD
Bethlehem (Japan), 1954. Used ... $19.99
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – a classic album originally issued as a 10" LP by the Bethlehem label! Backing is by the trio of Ellis Larkins – a great pianist with a really moody style that perfectly fits Connor's ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Atlantic (Japan), 1957. Used 2 CDs ... $18.99
A real standout in Chris Connor's legendary run for Atlantic Records – and a unique double-length set that was almost her answer to some of the 2LP Verve songbook sessions from Ella Fitzgerald! Like those, this album's based upon the work of a single composer – and features key ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cooler By The Lake, 1993. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Jazz Alliance, 2005. Used ... $4.99
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(Punch through barcode.)
Mai Song, 2018. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Digipack cover has a slight cut corner.)
Verve, Mid 60s. Used ... $8.99
A brilliant album that follows on the trend that was begun by Sinatra and Tony Bennett – one that takes strong jazz backings from Count Basie to push a singer past the usual pop format! Sammy didn't always get backing this strong – and the album's got Quincy Jones handling the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blossom Dearie —
Six Classic Albums (3CD set) ... CD Real Gone, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 3CD ... $5.99
Features the full Verve albums Blossom Dearie, Give Him The Ooh La La , Once Upon A Summertime, Blossom Dearie Sings Comden & Green, Soubrette Sings Broadway Hit Songs, and My Gentleman Friend. CD
(Brazil), 2019. New Copy ... $24.99
Bossa is her name, and bossa is the sound – a beautiful collaboration between singer Cris Delanno and guitarist Nelson Faria – who team up here to do a great bossa nova reworking of Julie London's classic album Julie Is Her Name! Given the strong use of acoustic guitar on the original ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
Dee Jay (Germany), Early 40s. Used ... $9.99
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Origin, 2009. Used ... $3.99
Capitol (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $13.99
Sure, it was silly stuff when we were kids – but once De La Soul sampled "Three Is The Magic Number", this record became one of the most prized in our possession! And thanks to that hip hop reintroduction, we've really fallen in love with the music again over the years – ... (Soundtracks, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Multiplication Rock (colored vinyl pressing) (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... LP 21.99(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
Bobinason/Favorite (France), 1980. New Copy ... $18.99
Cool Canadian vocals from Dwight Druick – a singer who works in French with a very soulful sound overall! The album's partly got the feel of some of the best compressed crossover work of the US scene of the mid 70s – but it's also got a jazzier feel overall too, one that brings a ... read more CD
Also available Tanger ... LP 24.99
Inner City/Solid (Japan), 1979. Used ... $13.99
A wonderful album of hip jazzy vocals from Urszula Dudziak – an amazing singer who was sort of Poland's version of Flora Purim! Like Flora, Urszula had a fierce scatting and riffing style that broke way past the work of earlier female jazz singers – and she always applied this style to ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Barbara Eden —
Miss Barbara Eden ... CD Dot/Real Gone, 1967. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
Barbara "I Dream Of Jeannie" Eden gets herself out of the bottle and into the studio for a set of 60s pop tunes designed to bring out another side of her magic! Bill Justis handled the arrangements, in a style that has that RCA Nashville country pop sort of feel overall – electric ... read more CD
Also available Miss Barbara Eden (pink vinyl pressing) ... LP 21.99
Corinthian, 1950s. Used ... $9.99
Jonathan and Darlene Edwards are pseudonymns for big band director and arranger Paul Weston and his singing wife, Jo Stafford. The two decided to release a series of LPs during the 50's which featured their slaughtered renditions of pop standards. The albums became hilarious musts for every party ... read more CD
Futura (France), 2017. Used ... $1.99
An interesting singer, with an approach that's definitely all her own – one that has Caroline Faber singing alongside just the guitar or Richard Bonnet and drums of Eric Dambrin – both players who can be abstract at some points, and nicely laid back at others! We like that second style ... read more CD
(Still sealed, spine has a small puncture.)
Columbia (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $8.99
Nice set that brings together some of Georgie's later jazz vocal tracks for Columbia/CBS – most of which are a lot more far-reaching than his earlier "beat group" recordings. Some of the material has a bit more of a rockish feel, and other stuff has more of a trippy sound, but at ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Felton, 2008. Used ... $2.99
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(Barcode has some marker.)
Verve, 1964. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
A hugely expanded version of the classic double live album by Ella Fitzgerald – featuring a total of 48 tracks in all, recorded over 2 nights at a French jazz festival in 1964, with backing by a group that includes Roy Eldridge and Tommy Flanagan. More than half of the set appears to be ... read more CD
(Out of print, Verve Master Edition – in great shape!)
Pablo (Japan), 1974. Used ... $19.99
Something groovy always happens to Ella Fitzgerald in London – and in the 60s and 70s, the city became home to some of her best post-Verve recordings! This date's a compelling live performance recorded at Ronnie Scotts in 1974 – with backing by a quartet that includes Tommy Flanagan on ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi – and still sealed!)
Verve, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
Some of Ella's best for Verve and Decca, hand-picked by singer Joe Williams – 16 tracks in all! CD
Verve/Polygram (Germany), 1963. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Collectors Choice, Early 40s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
