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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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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
Sony, 1990s. Used ... $4.99
Blujazz, 2014. New Copy ... $11.99 15.99
An instant classic from Chicago vocalist Dee Alexander – one of the greatest jazz singers working today – and an artist we'd easily rank right up there with old school talents like Shirley Horn or Lorez Alexandria! Dee can sometimes be far-reaching in her style, but here she steps back ... read more CD
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
Dee Alexander —
Wild Is The Wind ... CD Blujazz, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Wild Is The Wind ... CD 11.99(Digipack case has some light edgewear.)
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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Mose Allison —
Autumn Song ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Mose Allison's last album for Prestige Records – before moving onto even bigger fame at Columbia and Atlantic during the 60s! Unlike Allison's later sets, this one is mostly instrumental – but there are a few sweet vocal tracks that bring out the hip, rootsy lyrical modes that would ... read more CD
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Concord, 1978. Used ... $14.99
70s live material from singer Ernestine Anderson – half from the Concord Jazz Festival, half from a London performance at Ronnie Scott's – hence the title! The first half has this swinging jazz festival vibe – Ernestine really reaching out to win over the crowd with her charms, ... read more CD
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High Note, 2002. Used ... $1.99
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2009. Used ... $6.99
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Sony, 1970s. Used ... $3.99
A&M, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $4.99
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Vintage Jazz Classics, 1940s. Used ... $1.99
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Limelight/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... $14.99
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
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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 ... $1.99
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ESP, 2017. Used ... $5.99
Amina Baraka's holding a megaphone on the cover, but she hardly needs it at all – given the righteous power of her voice on this album – still completely amazing after all these years! The album follows in the best tradition of work started by Amiri Baraka back in the 60s – a ... read more CD
Patricia Barber —
Smash (Original Master Recording) ... CD Concord/Mobile Fidelity, 2013. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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Roulette/Warner (Japan), 1958. Used ... $18.99
A great little record from this legendary pair – a late nite, bluesy sort of record that's a nice change from some of the Joe Williams/Count Basie material on Verve! Basie plays Hammond on part of the record – and the organ makes a wonderful accompaniment to Joe's vocals – played ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
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Real Gone (UK), Mid 50s. Used 4CD ... Just Sold Out!
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RCA, 1959. Used ... $4.99
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
RCA (Germany), 1960. Used ... $5.99
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Tony Bennett & Diana Krall —
Love Is Here To Stay ... CD Verve, 2018. Used ... $5.99
Produced and arranged by Bill Charlap who accompanies both singers with his trio! CD
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Telarc, 2002. Used ... $1.99
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Basic (Germany), 1989. Used ... $5.99
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MPS (Japan), 1965. Used ... $16.99
One of the earliest standout albums on MPS – a killer mid 60s session from pianist/vocalist Elsie Bianchi – working here in a very tight trio mode! Elsie only sings on about half the tracks, but all those are very very nice – done in a style that's got some of the cool touches of ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
EMI (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... $16.99
Amazing British pop! Forget Petula Clark, forget Sandie Shaw, forget Shirley Bassey – we love Cilla Black like no other! Cilla's got an incredible voice – deep, gutsy, and not without a touch of soul. Her early sessions for EMI during the 60s are some of the finest British vocals ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Parlophone/SFE (UK), 1965/1974. New Copy 2CD ... $15.99
Two key albums from England's legendary Cilla Black – back to back in a single set, and with 26 bonus tracks too! First up is the amazing 1965 debut, Cilla – a record that maybe draws even more heavily on American soul music than some of Dusty Springfield's early work – all given ... read more CD
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
A-Side, 1966/1967. New Copy 2 CDs ... $26.99 28.98
One of the most amazing musical duos of the 60s – presented here in a double-length set of unreleased recordings! Pianist Ran Blake has gotten some great acclaim over the decades – and strong attention in more recent years as well – but some of our favorite work by Ran is still ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more CD
Mercury/Nippon (Japan), 1954. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
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Bossa Rio —
Bossa Rio ... CD A&M/Rev-Ola (UK), 1970. New Copy ... $6.99 13.99
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
Enja (Germany), 2013. Used ... $3.99
A well-fitting title for this sweet little set – a record that mixes together jazz, samba, and bossa styles wonderfully – with Cristina Braga on both vocals and harp, and backing from a tight little combo! Bassist Ricardo Medeiros put the grooves together for the set – and he's ... read more CD
Verve, 1998. Used ... $4.99
Warm, wonderful work from Dee Dee Bridgewater – a relatively straight jazz album, and a hell of a swinger, too! The set's a live date, and has a relaxed, easygoing quality we really love – that soulful, personal feel that Dee Dee picked up strongly in her later years – quite a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1995. Used ... $5.99
A modern classic from Dee Dee Bridgewater – one of her hippest albums of the later years, thanks to a great choice of material, and some really wonderful execution! The album's a beautiful set of straight jazz vocal readings of some of Horace Silver's best compositions, and it also features ... read more CD
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Jazz N Pulz (Netherlands), 2002. Used ... $6.99
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Weasel Disc, 1960/1962/1995. Used ... $6.99
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Columbia, Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
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
Koch, 2001. Used ... $6.99
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PM/Solid (Japan), 1980. New Copy ... $16.99
The only album we've seen from Bug Alley – a relatively obscure jazz vocal group, but a great one too! These guys are equally at home with a number of different styles – scatting instrumentally, harmonizing lyrically, and taking off in some of the vocalese territory explored by Lambert ... read more CD
Also available Bug Alley ... LP 14.99(Part of the Modern Jazz Connection series!)
Winter & Winter (Germany), 1999. Used ... $7.99
Shanachie, 2014. Used ... $2.99
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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
Verve, 2000. Used ... $3.99
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Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... $9.99
The complete works of Helen Carr – one of the best female jazz singers to record for the Bethlehem label, and an icy-voiced siren with a wonderful style. The set features 20 tracks in all – lifted from one full LP and a shorter 10" set – and all cuts feature small group ... read more CD
After 9, 1996. Used ... $6.99
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Rachel Caswell, 2018. Used ... $6.99
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Sysmo (France), 2010. Used ... $5.99
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CT (Japan), 2008. Used ... $6.99
A lovely meeting between vocalist Charito and Michel Legrand – a set that not only features a host of Legrand's wonderful compositions, but also some guest vocals and piano from Michel as well! The setting is laidback, and very jazz-based – a nice take on Legrand's music that brings us ... read more CD
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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
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
Atlantic (Germany), 1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A pivotal album for Ray Charles – one that features the sweet electric piano jammer "What'd I Say" – offered up here in 2 parts, and a track that would become the prototype for so many funk songs in years to come! There's a vibe here that really takes off from the R&B of ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more CD
Also available What'd I Say (180 gram mono pressing) ... LP 17.99
Proper (UK), 1940s/Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
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Reprise, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A really unusual album from Rosemary Clooney – recorded with lush backings from Nelson Riddle, in a style that gets past the lighter mode of earlier years! Clooney really opens up in Riddle's company – and hits a mature, adult mode that almost points the way towards directions Morgana ... read more CD
Also available Love ... LP 9.99(Out of print.)
Columbia/Sony (Japan), Early 50s. Used ... $19.99
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Verve, 1964. Used ... $19.99
Wonderful work from vocalist Freddie Cole – brother to Nat, and an equally talented singer! Freddie's got a sound that's a bit sadder and more world-weary than Nat – still in kind of a small combo jazzy mode, as would bespeak his roots, but singing with a really honest approach that ... read more CD
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High Note, 2006. Used ... $9.99
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High Note, 2016. Used ... $4.99
Freddy Cole serves up a tribute to his famous brother Nat – in a small combo set that also features some nice tenor work from Houston Person and Harry Allen too! Cole's a singer who's ultimately had a lot more of a career than Nat – and we're not entirely sure why he's so often lumped ... read more CD
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High Note, 1990. Used ... $4.99
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Fantasy, Late 90s. Used ... $6.99
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Delta/Laser Light, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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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 6.99
High Note, 2018. Used ... $6.99
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(Punch through barcode.)
Capitol/Metro Blue, 1990s. Used ... $2.99
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Nat King Cole —
Nat King Cole Sings/Capitol, 1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A nice little session that's one of Nat's last great vocal albums – thanks to some solid jazz backing by George Shearing. Shearing's group here is a super-hip west coast Latin one, with Emil Richards on vibes, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. Most ... read more CD
Also available Nat King Cole Sings/
Capitol/Jackpot (Spain), 1961/1962. Used ... $3.99
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Capitol, 1956. Used ... $5.99
Not vocals, but Nat on piano – over orchestrations by Nelson Riddle! CD
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Submarine/Sounds Of Yesteryear (UK), 1947. Used ... $8.99
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John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman —
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman ... CD 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
Also available John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman ... LP 11.99(BMG music club pressing.)
Roulette/Fresh Sound (Spain), Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
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
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GRP, 2001. Used ... $4.99
New work from Joyce Cooling – the smooth guitarist whose Cameo album from 1979 is a huge favorite among groove collectors! This new release is actually pretty close to the spirt of the original – and features a number of smooth and funky tunes that have Joyce in the lead on guitar, and ... read more CD
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Stunt (Denmark), 2018. Used ... $1.99
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Acrobat (UK), Mid 50s-Early 60s. Used 2 CD's ... $0.99
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Motown/Real Gone, Early 70s. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
Lost late material from the great Bobby Darin – more than two albums' worth of songs, all of which appear here for the first time ever! After some late 60s years in the folk wilderness, Bobby made a surprising step to Motown Records at the start of the 70s – and while the label did ... read more CD
Concord, 2001. Used ... $2.99
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Verve, Mid 60s. Used ... $9.99
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
Also available Our Shining Hour ... LP 4.99(Out of print, some light penmarks inside booklet.)
Columbia, Late 40s/1950s. Used ... $4.99
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El (UK), Late 50s. New Copy 3CD ... $18.99
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
Jubilee/Warner (Japan), 1955. Used ... $4.99
A very cool album from the Delta Rhythm Boys – one that has the vocal group working in Sweden, with great help from some of that scene's modern jazzmen at the time! There's a playful vibe to the record, and the modern currents of the musicians help break past some of the cliches that the ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
D3 Entertainment, 2000. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print. Slipcove has a cutout hole.)
Philology (Italy), 1985. Used ... $18.99
A pretty cool little tribute to Charlie Parker – one that features the mighty Bob Dorough on both piano and vocals, working with frequent partner Bill Takas on electric bass! The setting's an unusual one as far as Bird tributes go – and Dorough brings plenty of his own charm to the set ... read more CD
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Proper (UK), 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99
The birth of a whole new era in vocal jazz – spearheaded by the legendary Billy Eckstine, a key link between the traditions of swing and bop, and a vocalist who always had a firm appreciation of the instrumentalists in the group! The set brings together a wealth of early Eckstine recordings - ... read more CD
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