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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Victor/Beatball (Korea), 1979. New Copy ... $19.99
Yasuko's on the menu, and she's as sweet as can be on this late 70s set – an album that's even more soul-based than some of her previous efforts! The grooves are nicely upbeat here – hitting a style that's certainly club, but which also has a bit of a funky fusion too – thanks to ... read more CD
Cyrille Aimee —
Cyrille Aimee Live ... CD Mack Avenue, 2018. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Argo/Dusty Groove, 1963. Used ... $13.99
One of the greatest albums ever from Lorez Alexandria – an ultra-hip singer who recorded for Impulse and King, but who sounds especially wonderful on this rare date for Chess Records! The album's got a groove that definitely lives up to its title – a jazzy, bouncy sort of rhythm that's ... read more CD
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Harry Allen & Joe Cohn —
Music From Guys & Dolls ... CD Arbors, 2007. Used ... $7.99
A440 Music Group, 2004. Used ... $3.99
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Atlantic/Rhino, 1962. Used ... $4.99
One of Mose Allison's first albums for Atlantic – a great set of soulful jazz vocals, done in a rootsy style that has some slight New Orleans touches – and a nice sort of beat undercurrent! The sound of the set follows nicely from Mose's earlier work for Prestige and Columbia – ... read more CD
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Atlantic/Rhino (Germany), 1964. Used ... $11.99
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
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High Note, 2003. Used ... $4.99
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High Note, 2011. Used ... $6.99
Sweet live material form Ernestine Anderson – backed by an intuitive combo that includes Houston Person, Lafayette Harris, Jr, Lonnie Plaxico and Jermone Jennings – recorded at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola in the spring of 2010. We live that it's a straight up document of the what you might ... read more CD
Brunswick/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $9.99
A completely charming vocal session from Louis Armstrong – done in the later pop years of his life, but a record that's not nearly as well known as his bigger hits for Kapp! Louis works with arrangements from Dick Jacobs – the Brunswick arranger who first provided the early charts for ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Verve (Germany), 1957. Used ... $4.99
Gentle-going genius from the later years of Satchmo's career – a session that has Louis on trumpet and vocals, backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio! Peterson's usual group with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown is expanded slightly for this outing – bringing in Louis Bellson on drums to syncopate ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
CTI (Japan), 1976. Used ... $12.99
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
(Out of print CTI Timeless pressing with 24 bit remastering – includes obi!)
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/Elemental (Spain), 1967. New Copy ... $13.99
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 (180 gram pressing) ... LP 19.99(Limited edition!)
Capitol/Pacific Jazz, Mid 50s. Used ... $2.99
Atlantic, 1958. Used ... $6.99
Bessie Smith by LaVern Baker – a great blend of modes that really comes off great! Instead of sounding like a throwback blues album, the set comes across with a nice degree of contemporary class – thanks in part to a jazzy presentation that's a bit different than some of Baker's other ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available LaVern Baker Sings Bessie Smith ... LP 5.99(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
Marcia Ball —
Down The Road – Marcia Ball Live ... CD Alligator, 2005. Used ... $4.99
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!)
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
Joan Belgrave —
Merry Christmas Baby ... CD Detroit Jazz Musicians Coop, 2014. Used ... $4.99
TCB (Switzerland), 1990. Used ... $0.99
Lockett-Palmer, 1993. Used ... $0.99
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RPM/Columbia, 1999. Used 2CD ... $5.99
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Columbia, 1966. Used ... $3.99
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
Also available Movie Song Album ... LP 4.99(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1997. Used ... $1.99
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Concord, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
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Savoy, 2004. Used ... $7.99
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
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12th Street/Warlock, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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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 ... $14.99
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.)
Capitol (Japan), Mid 50s. Used ... $14.99
Eve Boswell recreates the tunes of the British war years – but does so with some fuller backings from the orchestra of Reg Owen, and some great late 50s production that really helps to deepen the sound! These are way more than nostalgic tunes – and instead of being early 40s remakes, ... read more CD
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Red Baron, 1991. Used ... $4.99
With David Murray, Kenny Barron, Ron Carter & Grady Tate. CD
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Verve, 1997. Used ... $2.99
A surprising sort of set, one in which Dee Dee Bridgewater pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald – a link we might never have expected in her style! Dee Dee's not totally copping Ella here, though – although she does sing a good number of tunes from the Fitzgerald songbook – and as ... read more CD
Okeh, 2017. New Copy ... $7.99 11.98
A beautiful turn in direction from the legendary jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater – a return to some of the soul-based modes she used in the 70s, but served up here as a tribute to Memphis soul of an earlier generation! The set was recorded in that fine southern city, at the Royal Studios ... read more CD
Verve/Universal, 2002. Used ... $5.99
Dee Dee Bridgewater returns in wonderful form – singing a set of Kurt Weill compositions, working with small combo backings to infuse the tunes with a heck of a lot more soul than usual! Dee Dee's always been one of our favorite jazz singers, and we've got new appreciation for her talents in ... read more CD
Brownstone, 1996. Used ... $2.99
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Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... $1.99
Trend-setting vocal work from Oscar Brown Jr – one of the hippest singers of his generation, and a vocalist who really took things to the next level in the 60s! Brown's got a sound that's partially influenced by the vocalese of Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks, and other singers of the 50s ... read more CD
Also available Sin & Soul (And Then Some) ... CD 1.99
Columbia/Legacy, 1960. Used ... $1.99
Trend-setting vocal work from Oscar Brown Jr – one of the hippest singers of his generation, and a vocalist who really took things to the next level in the 60s! Brown's got a sound that's partially influenced by the vocalese of Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks, and other singers of the 50s ... read more CD
Also available Sin & Soul (And Then Some) ... CD 1.99(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Used ... $7.99
A great Brubeck side project – featuring music by Dave and lyrics by Iola Brubeck – kind of a reworking of the Gilbert & Sullivan musical, but with a hip 60s swinging jazz vibe – and a story about the importance of American jazz musicians as cultural ambassadors in the postwar ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Sony (Japan), 1967. Used ... $11.99
A beautifully gentle album from vocalist Ann Burton – recorded with sublime accompaniment from the trio of pianist Louis Van Dyke, a fragile and spare talent on the keys – and a perfect match for Burton on the mood of the album! Ann's vocals really come across with the mature grace ... read more CD
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East Wind (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... $13.99
A hip set of jazz vocals by singer Ann Burton – who's working here in territory that reminds us a bit of Blossom Dearie, or Irene Kral on her best recordings. The set was recorded in Japan in 1974, with backing by assorted small groups that include piano, guitar, flute, and tenor – as ... read more CD
(Part of the East Wind Masters Collection 1000!)
Burtone (Netherlands), 1989. Used ... $14.99
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Shanachie, 2014. Used ... $4.99
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Warlock/After 9, 2002. Used ... $4.99
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Premonition, 1964. Used ... $12.99
Fantastic early work from Terry Callier! The session was cut live at the Chicago folk club Mother Blues – and although Terry's playing here with a small combo that features only dual bass accompaniment behind his guitar and vocals, the sound is excellent! The overall feel is similar to the ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
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Prestige, 1964. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
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New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier (180 gram 2LP expanded edition) ... LP 26.99
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
Also available New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier (180 gram 2LP expanded edition) ... LP 26.99
Elektra/Warner (UK), 1979. Used ... $13.99
Our favorite Elektra album by Terry – different than his earlier work for Cadet, with a smoother jazz-based style of backing. The change works surprisingly well for Terry, pushing him into a new sound that still preserves his honest soulful vocals. The album includes nice remakes of "Or ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
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Cab Calloway —
He Di Ho Man ... CD Milan, 1930s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Fremeaux & Associates (France), 1930s/Early 40s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
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Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the darkest vocal jazz albums of the 50s – packaged with a great title and cover image that features a lone lit window in a New York skyscraper! Helen's got some incredible backing on the record – a small combo that includes Charlie Mariano on alto sax, Don Fagerquist on trumpet ... read more CD
Verve, 2006. Used ... $3.99
Atlantic/Rhino, 1950s. Used 3 CDs ... $12.99
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
(Out of print, outer box has some edgewear.)
ABC/Rhino, 1962. Used ... $1.99
A classic! What seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius, and the result was the most successful album of his career – and a bona-fide number one hit that rode the charts for years and years! Ray's voice works perfectly with the material, and thanks to soulful ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
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ABC/Concord, 1962. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
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Ray Charles —
Original Album Series (Great Ray Charles/Atlantic/Rhino, 1957/1958/1959/1960/1961. Used 5CDs ... $11.99
A heck of a lot of Ray Charles – packed in one sweet little package! The set's a great document of Charles' later work for Atlantic Records – and it features five different albums, each in tiny record-like sleeves – really showing the full spectrum of Ray's talents a the time! ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Jazz N Pulz, 2005. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
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Jazz N Pulz (Netherlands), 2008. Used ... $6.99
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Columbia/Bear Family (Germany), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used 7CDs ... $69.99
All the early work of the great Rosemary Clooney – brought together here in one wonderful set – complete with a heavy hardcover book of notes and photos too! The set features the full range of styles that Clooney was recording for Columbia at the start – jazz, swing, and even ... read more CD
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Concord, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Features John Oddo on piano, Warren Vache on cornet, Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, and Scott Hamilton on tenor! CD
Concord, Late 50s. Used ... $1.99
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Concord, 1988. Used ... $1.99
Clooney's working with a sweet small group – one that features Scott Hamilton on tenor, Warren Vache on cornet, John Clayton on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on drums – plus piano and arrangements from John Oddo. CD
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Fantasy, Late 90s. Used ... $6.99
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High Note, 2018. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
For years, singer Freddy Cole was known as the brother of Nat the king – but for decades, the brother has kept on giving us music much longer than the famous star – to a point where it's always such a pleasure to enjoy Freddy's sound as he keeps on evolving! The singer's developed a ... read more CD
Also available My Mood Is You ... CD 11.99
High Note, 2018. Used ... $11.99
For years, singer Freddy Cole was known as the brother of Nat the king – but for decades, the brother has kept on giving us music much longer than the famous star – to a point where it's always such a pleasure to enjoy Freddy's sound as he keeps on evolving! The singer's developed a ... read more CD
Also available My Mood Is You ... CD 15.99(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Nat King Cole —
After Midnight – The Complete Sessions ... CD Capitol, 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great album, and one in which Nat King Cole returns to his roots as a jazz singer! The session differs greatly from Nat's other schmaltzy ones from the time, and it features a very "after midnight" sound – with Nat playing and singing backed only by a small combo that includes ... read more CD
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Capitol, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $18.99
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Capitol, 1940s/1950s/1960s. Used 4 CDs ... $24.99
The greatest side of Nat King Cole's career – 100 singles from the 40s, 50s, and 60s – the kind of tracks that forever made him one of the favorites to chance across on radio after hours! The set does a great job of documenting Cole's work for Capitol (a label he practically helped ... read more CD
(Out of print, out box has some light wear.)
Capitol, 1957. Used ... $3.99
Titles include "When Your Lover Has Gone", "These Foolish Things", "Just For The Fun Of It", "The Party's Over", and "The Song Is Ended". Billy May arrangements! CD
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Capitol, 1957. Used ... $4.99
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
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Capitol, 1956. Used ... $6.99
Not vocals, but Nat on piano – over orchestrations by Nelson Riddle! CD
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Nat King Cole —
Sings Great Songs/Capitol (UK), Early 60s. Used ... $8.99
Late work by Nat King Cole – and pretty nice, too! Both records tend to fall off the map of Nat's classic Capitol catalog, as they're from the later years, when his overall concept was possibly a bit diluted, but his voice was still going strong. Orchestrations on the albums are courtesy of ... read more CD
Capitol/EMI (UK), 1960/1961. Used ... $12.99
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