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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Cahara, 2020. Used ... $1.99
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(Promotional copy in a slim paper sleeve.)
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
Trio/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $22.99
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 CD
(Part of the Jazz Legends In Japan series!)
Redwood/Celeste (Japan), 1981. Used ... $11.99
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
A440 Music Group, 2004. Used ... $1.99
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(Penmark through barcode.)
Blue Note, 1994. Used ... $5.99
Produced by Ben Sidran and featuring Paul Motian on drums, John Scofield on guitar, Joe Lovano on alto, Randy Brecker on trumpet, and Ray Mantilla on conga! CD
(Out of print.)
Elektra (Japan), 1982. Used ... $9.99
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Also available Middle Class White Boy ... LP 3.99(Includes obi.)
Mose Allison —
Mose Chronicles – Live In London Vol 1 ... CD Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $7.99
Features Mose Allison on piano and vocals, Roy Babbington on bass, and Mark Taylor on drums. CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic (Japan), 1966. Used ... $6.99
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 CD
(Includes obi.)
Atlantic (Japan), 1964. Used ... $16.99
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, 2013 Japanese pressing with 24bit mastering – includes obi!)
Herb Alpert with Lani Hall —
Steppin' Out ... CD Shout Factory, 2013. Used ... $5.99
A great groove from Herb Alpert – and a set that almost returns him back to his best fusion styles of the 70s! Lani Hall's billed on the title of this one, but only sings on a handful of tracks – leaving most of the set to focus on Herb's sweet trumpet lines, out front of backings that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy 2CD ... $20.99 22.99
A fantastic collection of work from those years when singer Ann-Margret first popped up on the American market – young, fresh, and sexy – and willing to do whatever it took to make her music stand out from the pack! Ann-Margret's got a vocal range that's maybe deeper than most of her ... read more CD
Origin, 2019. Used ... $4.99
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Tomato, Late 20s/1930s/1940s/1950s. Used ... $4.99
Louis Armstrong —
Louis Armstrong & His Friends ... CD Flying Dutchman/Boplicity (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
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 CD
MGM/Poker (UK), 1964. Used ... $8.99
Dreamy 60s pop from Ginny Arnell – a sweet-voiced singer working in a very echoey space! There's a nicely weepy quality to Ginny's music – not in a way that's overly emotive, but which comes from the odd mix of guitar lines, bubbling bass, and heavy echo used to record the music – ... read more CD
Flapper (UK), Late 30s. Used ... $7.99
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(Out of print.)
CTI (Japan), 1976. Used ... $9.99
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.)
AusJazz, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Piece Of Pie, 2019. Used ... $4.99
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Burt Bacharach (composer) —
Always Something There – A Burt Bacharach Collector's Anthology 1952 to 1969 ... CD Ace (UK), 1950s/1960s. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Rare Bacharach galore – an assortment of under-reissued tracks all penned by the mighty Burt – most of which are from the heyday of 60s uptown soul! Despite the 1952 in the date range on the title, almost all the tunes here are from the mid 60s – that time when Bacharach was ... read more CD
Classics (France), 1938. Used ... $14.99
With Charlie Shavers, Red Norvo, Jerry Jerome, Buster Bailey, Alan Hanlon, John Kirby, Hank D'Amico & Geroge Wetting. CD
(Out of print.)
Classics (France), 1939. Used ... $14.99
With Charlie Shavers, Billy Kyle, Red Norvo, John Kirby, Mary Lou Williams, Floyd Smith, Eddie Dougherthy & Cozy Cole. CD
(Out of print.)
Classics (France), 1939/1940. Used ... $16.99
With Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, Red Norvo, John Collins, Ben Webster, Robert Burns, Mitch Miller & Bill Beason. CD
Classics (France), Early 40s. Used ... $14.99
With Teddy Wilson, Herman Chittison, Billy Kyle, Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Hoskins, Kenny Clarke, Delta Rhythm Boys & John Collins. CD
Mildred Bailey —
Incomparable Mildred Bailey ... CD Columbia, 1930s/Early 40s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Nostalgia Arts, 1945. Used ... $14.99
Rare radio recordings by Mildred Bailey accompanied throughout by the Paul Baron Orchestra, which features Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, Teddy Wilson, and Red Norvo – plus guest appearances by Tommy Dorsey, Earl Hines, and Cozy Cole. CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol/Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
Josephine Baker —
Josephine Baker ... CD DCC/Elysee, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
With 50 tracks including "That Certain Feeling", "Pretty Little Baby", "Skeedle Um", "J'Ai Deux Amours", "Mon Reve C'Etait Vous", and "Haiti" CD
(Out of print.)
Premonition/Mobile Fidelity, 1999. Used ... $43.99
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(Out of print, hybrid SACD pressing on Mobile Fidelity!)
Concord/Mobile Fidelity, 2013. Used Gatefold ... $14.99
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(Limited numbered hybrid SACD edition.)
Clef/Verve, 1955. Used ... $2.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
United Artists/BGO (UK), 1974/1976. New Copy 2CDs ... Just Sold Out!
2 mid 70s albums from Shirley Bassey – back to back as a 2CD set! Nobody Does It Like Me has shirley working in New York with arrangements by Gene Page and Nick Perito – both of whom give Shirley a sound that's smooth, sophisticated, and sometimes soulful – yet still filled with ... read more CD
RCA/Sony (Japan), 1959. Used 2 CDs ... $33.99
A very well-recorded live set – one in which Harry Belafonte's voice echoes out beautifully in the space of Carnegie Hall, alongside hip backings from Robert Corman! CD
(Out of print, and in the original slipcover!)
RCA/Audio Fidelity, 1956. Used ... $24.99
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(Out of print, limited edition, hybrid SACD pressing mastered by Kevin Gray – includes original slipcase!)
RCA/Collectables, Late 50s. Used ... $16.99
Odeon/EMI (Brazil), Mid 60s. Used ... $29.99
A loungey album of vocals from this obscure Brazilian vocalist – and very much what you'd expect from the sexy cover! Norma's an emotive singer, playfully working her way through a number of tracks in Portuguese, plus some American standards from the 50s and 60s – all set to a slightly ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print Brazilian pressing – includes Odeon obi.)
Tony Bennett —
Jazz ... CD Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great collection of some of the more jazz-based work of singer Tony Bennett – one that features a huge amount of all-star musicians – including Al Cohn and Stan Getz on tenors, Count Basie and Herbie Hancock on pianos, Nat Adderley on cornet, Chico Hamilton and Art Blakey on drums, ... read more CD
Columbia/Sony (UK), 1957/1965/1966. Used 5 CDs ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Tony Bennett —
Steppin' Out ... CD Columbia, 1993. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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.)
Jazz Line (Germany), 1998. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print, includes slipcase.)
Mario Biondi —
Change Of Scenes (Remixes & Unreleased Tracks) ... CD Schema (Italy), 2011. Used ... $16.99
Breezy, jazzy alternate versions and some strong unreleased tracks from Italian vocalist Mario Biondi – great stuff that offers a fresh take on material from the landmark A Handful Of Soul album and more! Biondi's A Handful Of Soul brilliantly got the ball for Biondi, who's now a bonafide ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Edel (Italy), 2007. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
A double-length live set from Mario Biondi – a hip Italian jazz singer we first discovered through his work on Schema Records, and one who sounds equally great here in a live big band setting! Biondi's got a really raspy style on his vocals – one that's instantly captivating, and which ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mario Biondi —
Sun (Italian pressing) ... CD Sony (Italy), 2013. Used ... $9.99
The sun shines brightly on Mario Biondi – really making this record sparkle with a charm that goes way beyond Mario's previous albums – a quality that's less retro than before, and which shows Biondi as a growing soul star with really universal appeal! There's still some of the old ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more CD
(Packaged in a cool hardbound book.)
Sony, 2001. Used ... $4.99
A&M/Rev-Ola (UK), 1970. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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
Patricia (Denmark), Early 30s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Columbia/Legacy, Early 30s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Diva Latina, 2013. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print, sticker remnant on back of case.)
Bonnie Brett, 1993. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Flying Dutchman/Boplicity (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $10.99 18.99
A pair of later jazzy vocal LP gems by Teresa Brewer, both backed by jazz greats – Songs Of Bessie Smith with Count Basie and Thad Jones, and It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing with Duke Ellington – both released by Flying Dutchman in 1973! Teresa's popularity peaked a ... read more CD
Trio/Mr Bongo (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
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
Also available Afro Blue ... LP 19.99
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
Fontana/Verve, 1964. Used ... $7.99
One of Oscar Brown's great ones, recorded live at the Cellar Door in Washington before an enthusiastic crowd of hipsters! The record's a beautiful mix of soul, jazz, and folk – in the same Chicago tradition that spawned Terry Callier (although Brown's style has a bit more of a "show" ... read more CD
(Out of print digipack pressing.)
143 Records/Reprise, 2007. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Sony (Japan), 1969. Used ... $11.99
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.)
Elektra/DBK Works, 1978. New Copy ... $7.99 17.99
One of the great albums from Terry Callier's "second chapter" on record – a time when he was working for Elektra Records, and doing work that was a bit straighter soul than before – and also slightly jazzy as well! The record's kind of a mix of jazzy grooves and smoother soul ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Prestige/Craft, 1964. New Copy ... $9.99 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 ... $4.99
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.)
Roulette/Blue Note, 1969. Used ... $5.99
Mellow but compelling work from Betty Carter – singing here with the Norman Simmons trio in an album of material pulled from 2 different live dates in 1969. There's a few nice numbers where the group really opens up – and Betty pushes the envelope vocally, in a style that she'd explore ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Anzic, 2012. Used Gatefold ... $11.99
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(Out of print, barcode has some marker.)
Fremeaux & Associates (France), 1961. New Copy 4CD ... $19.99 29.98
A fantastic vintage performance from the legendary Ray Charles – his first concert outside the US, spread out over four different nights at the Antibes Festival in France in 1961! This package brings together the full performance for the first time ever – not only including material ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
ABC/Dunhill, 1961. Used ... $3.99
A classic album of soul duets – and one of the deeper records cut by Betty during the 60s! The arrangements are by the great Marty Paich, and although there's some singers in the background, the overall sound is still pretty nice and soulful. Betty's high voice works well with Ray's raspy ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capitol, 1957. Used ... $9.99
Vocalist June Christy is one of the greatest under-recognized talents of the postwar era, and it's great to see that reissue CDs like this are finally getting her work back into the public again! Both albums on this CD were recorded in 1957, with arrangements by the icy genius Pete Rugolo, who ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rearward (Italy), 1970. New Copy ... $9.99
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!)
Concord, 1998. Used ... $6.99
A surprising later gem from Rosemary Clooney – a record that has her working with a late version of the Count Basie Band, and really hitting a very swinging groove! The group at this point is directed by Grover Mitchell, and the arrangements have that old Basie bounce – a style that ... read more CD
(HDCD pressing.)
Jazz Alliance, 1991. Used ... $6.99
Interview and duets between vocalist Rosemary Clooney and host and pianist Marian McPartland. Tracks include "Our Love Is Here To Stay", "Lush Life", and "September Song". CD
(Out of print.)
High Note, 2006. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Capitol, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Nat King Cole —
Love Is The Thing (gold CD) ... CD Capitol, 1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A classic from Nat King Cole – one of his greatest albums of the 50s, and a mature batch of ballads that show he had really developed into a heck of a singer! Arrangements are by Gordon Jenkins, and the set features a rich array of moody material – including "When I Fall In ... read more CD
(Out of print, 24kt Gold CD pressing mastered by Steve Hoffman. Slipcover is included but has some edgewear.)
Nat King Cole —
Unforgettable ... CD Capitol, Mid 50s. Used ... $1.99
25 tracks – including "Unforgettable", "Mona Lisa", "Too Young", "The Very Though Of You", "Lush Life", and "Autumn Leaves" and more. CD
(Out of print. BMG club pressing.)
TCB (Switzerland), 1960. Used ... $11.99
A beautiful set by Nat King Cole joined by conductor/bandleader Quincy Jones and his Big Band – performing live in Zurich on May 1, 1960 – and what an impeccable performance it is! Quincy was touring with a pretty amazing line-up in his Big Band at this point – with Benny Bailey, ... read more CD
Elektra, 1991. Used ... $1.99
A much better record than we want to admit, with Natalie moving towards jazzy numbers and standards, for a blockbuster Grammy winning effort. Her voice stands up well to the mainstream polish, and even the creepy "duet" with her father is enjoyable. 22 tracks in all, including "The ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Roulette/Fresh Sound (Spain), Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
Despite any prejudice you might have against Maynard Ferguson, he actually does a damn good job backing up Chris Connor's lovely voice on this record – probably because his band is super-hip, and includes players like Jaki Byard, Joe Farrell, and Rufus Jones. Connor is in fine icy form, as ... read more CD
(Please note this disc has a few marks but plays fine.)
Nucleus/P-Vine (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... $19.99
A breezy jazz vocal classic from the San Francisco scene of the 80s! Joyce Cooling plays guitar in a mellow jazzy way – a bit influenced by Brazilian fusion, and a bit by the CTI/Kudu styles of the mid 70s – warm and soulful, with a flowing, glowing kind of style that actually even ... read more CD
Karina Corradina, 2019. Used ... $6.99
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Decca, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Mondo/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1971. New Copy ... $10.99 15.98
A beautiful set of hipster jazz vocals! This legendary album by Pittsburgh pianist Frank Cunimondo has always been a favorite for the jazz-dance groover "Feelin Good" – a cut which has an incredible drum and bass riff, and which has been sampled more than a few times over the past ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Frank Cunimondo Trio introducing Lynn Marino (180 gram pressing) ... LP 11.99
Reel To Reel (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 4 CDs ... $9.99
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Fontana (Japan), 1966. Used ... $13.99
A classic set of jazz vocals by Blossom, recorded at Ronnie Scott's nightclub when she was living in London during the mid 60's. The set's got a nice intimate feel, and is one of Blossom's best-ever jazz recordings. The record has little of the cocktail sound that marred some of her other ... read more CD
(Out of print, 1998 pressing – includes obi!)
Daffodil, 1970s. Used ... $9.99
A mixture of studio and live recordings from Blossom Dearie – pulled together from some of her earlier albums on the Daffodil label into a great expanded package on CD! Most of the tunes here are done in an intimate, personal manner – with Dearie on vocals and keyboards, and just a bit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
El (UK), Late 50s. New Copy 3CD ... $19.99
A great look at the earliest years of the lovely Blossom Dearie – and a set that also features a surprising amount of work from reedman Bobby Jaspar, who was making big waves on the Paris jazz scene at the same time the young Blossom was living in France! CD1 features the pair together ... read more CD
Lois Deloatch, 2010. Used ... $4.99
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(Penmark through barcode.)
High Note, 2020. New Copy ... $15.99 18.99
Nice work from a hip singer, and a pretty good pianist too – an artist wise enough to choose tunes that include a few each from Mark Murphy and Bob Dorough, then match the strength of those with some original work of her own! Dena's from that old school generation when jazz singers were ... read more CD
Columbia, 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s/2000s. Used 2CD ... $4.99
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Bob Dorough —
Devil May Care (with bonus track) ... CD Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... $9.99
An album as incredible as its bulls-eye cover – the first record ever from a young Bob Dorough – and easily one of his most swinging sessions! The style here is a bit straighter jazz than on some of Bob's later work – vocalese inspired by Jon Hendricks, King Pleasure, Eddie ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Green Hill, Early 40s. Used ... $4.99
Document (Austria), 1921/1922. Used ... $6.99
Mercury, 1958. Used ... $3.99
A beautiful pairing of the vocals of Billy Eckstine and the arranging talents of Pete Rugolo – a real standout set that's easily one of Eckstine's greatest albums ever! By the time of this set, Rugolo had made a great name for himself arranging other vocal sides for June Christy, The Four ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
