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Invitation (Japan), 1981. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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
Bear Family (Germany), 1950s/1960s. New Copy Gatefold ... $28.99 31.99
A much-needed look at the untapped musical legacy of Eden Ahbez – the west coast mystic who's best remembered for delivering the song "Nature Boy" to Nat King Cole (legendarily walking in barefooted during a recording session!) – but who also made a range of other great music ... (Now Sound, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, 1962. Very Good- ... $19.99
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
(Grey label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some discoloration from age, a stain at the bottom, and a cutout hole.)
Federal, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $19.99
A classic album from one of our favorite jazz singers ever – a set that really set a whole new standard for a generation! Even at this early stage, Lorez Alexandria was an amazingly accomplished vocalist – as you'll hear on this excellent selection of tunes from the Lester Young ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label King pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ring & edge wear, splitting in the top seam, and a small stain on front.)
Tru Sound, Early 60s. Very Good ... $24.99
Tasty R&B material, recorded on Prestige's short-lived Tru-Sound subsidiary. Ernestine had some earlier fame under the name Anisteen Allen, and this record's got a similar sound to her late 40s work – with lots of smoky vocals, touched by a warm jazz sensibility that gives the material a ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove and RVG stamp. Cover has some edge wear and small seam splits.)
Prestige, 1959. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label trident pressing with RVG stamp.)
Atlantic, 1968. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Elektra, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Prestige, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $6.99
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
(Blue label pressing. Cover has minor seam splitting.)
Blue Note, 1989. Sealed ... $9.99
Great later work from Mose – a set that also has Allison playing piano, in a group with Tony Dagradi on tenor! LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1958. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A pivotal album for Mose Allison – and one of the first records to ever feature his voice, even if only on one track! During the 50s, Allison was mostly known for his work as a bop-styled pianist – on records by Stan Getz and others – but at the end of the decade, he really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label trident pressing with RVG stamp. Cover has a small split in the bottom seam.)
Atlantic, 1971. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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
Concord, 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Ernestine Anderson at the height of her powers – caught during a very successful run at Concord Records, where she was easily one of the hippest things going down at the time! The group here is a trio, and very tight – Hank Jones on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Jeff Hamilton on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ernestine Anderson —
Hello Like Before ... LP Concord, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Ernestine Anderson —
Live From Concord To London ... LP Concord, 1978. Very Good ... $2.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1985. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A great cooker from the glory days of Ernestine Anderson on Concord Records – a time when the singer was rediscovered, and revamped in a bit of a bluesy mode – reaching a wide new audience at the time! Her vocals really shine at this point in her career, as she lets loose with a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Arbors, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Louis Armstrong —
Hello Dolly! ... LP Kapp, 1964. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A key album in the career of Louis Armstrong – one that helped him forge the fourth or fifth great comeback in his career! As you'd guess by the title, the album's built around Louis' hit version of "Hello Dolly" – sung in a mode that at one level stretches back to his roots ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing.)
United Artists, 1976. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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(Cover has some pen on back.)
Capitol, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Atlantic, 1958. Very Good ... $7.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Jazzlore pressing. Cover has light wear and some notations in pen on back.)
Rounder, 1989. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Roulette, 1959. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Billy Eckstine gets a new lease on life – working here with great backings from the Count Basie band, in a mode that's a bit like some of Billy's own large ensemble recordings of the mid 40s! The sound is a bit more Basie-inflected than before, but that also unlocks some great swinging, ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Basie/(tri-color bar pressing with deep groove.)
Count Basie & The Mills Brothers —
Board Of Directors ... LP Dot, 1967. Very Good ... $2.99
A late 60s swinger from The Mills Brothers – with the aging vocal group get some great assistance from the Count Basie Orchestra! By the time of this sessions, The Mills Brothers had been recording for at least 4 decades – and although their early hits had gained the group a great deal ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Count Basie with Joe Williams —
Count Basie Band With Joe Williams & The Dizzy Gillespie Band At Newport ... LP Verve, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99
Pablo, 1979. Near Mint- ... $7.99
United Artists, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Funky Shirley Bassey! This is a great set of Shirley's groove-happy work cut in the late 60s – hip tunes arranged by UK easy maestro Johnny Harris, best known for his fantastic work on the Stepping Stones record under his own name, forever a beathead classic! Features the great, funky big ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
RCA, 1958. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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(200 gram Analogue Productions pressing.)
Harry Belafonte —
Love Is A Gentle Thing ... LP RCA, 1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Crown, Late 50s. Very Good ... $6.99
Columbia, 1986. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Includes original inner sleeve.)
Columbia, 1957. Very Good ... $5.99
A great Tony Bennett LP – very different than others from the time (or any time!) in that the format pairs the master vocalist with the "who's who" of drummers and percussionists of the late 50s – including Art Blakey, Jo Jones, Candido, and Sabu. The sound is as majestic and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing, with deep groove. Cover has tape on all seams & some wear.)
Tony Bennett —
Get Happy ... LP Columbia, Early 70s. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A great overlooked set from Tony Bennett – one of the many great albums he did for Columbia over the years! Backings are by the London Philharmonic, whose shimmering sounds really work magic for Bennett's vocals! LP, Vinyl record album
Tony Bennett —
Good Things In Life ... LP MGM/Verve, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(White label promo.)
Columbia, 1963. Sealed ... $4.99
Warm backings from Marty Manning – and a set that really has Tony Bennett coming into his own for the 60s! Titles include the classics "I Wanna Be Around" and 'The Good Life" – plus "Once Upon A Summertime", "If You Were Mine", "Someone To ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(CSP pressing. Shrinkwrap has sticker remnants.)
Columbia, Late 60s. Sealed ... $4.99
Beautiful late 60s pop from Tony – arranged and conducted by Torrie Zito, with a pretty strong jazz component on the best songs. Jimmy Wisner's producing, and gives the tracks a good pop quality that keeps Tony's style hip – and tracks include "Over The Sun", "What The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Columbia Limited Edition pressing. Shrinkwrap has a hole in front.)
Columbia, 1960. Very Good ... $1.99
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(6 eye stereo pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Tony Bennett —
Sings Life Is Beautiful ... LP Improv, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Genius work from Tony Bennett – a very jazzy album, with a group that features Joe Wilder and Joe Newman on trumpets, Urbie Green on trombone, Joe Soldo on flute, and orchestrations from Marion Evans. LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Harmony, Early 70s. Sealed ... $4.99
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Guest Star, Very Good ... $2.99
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All Platinum, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Columbia, 1958. Very Good ... $7.99
A bittersweet set of vocals from Polly Bergen – recorded with a sound that really fits her sad-eyed look on the cover! Although Bergen's voice is sometimes confident and full, it's nicely restrained here – often somewhat dark-toned and moody – in ways that remind us of Morgana ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Label has sticker remnants. Cover has discoloration from age, some seam splitting, sticker remnants, and a Collectors Item sticker on front.)
Sonorama (Germany), 1968. New Copy ... $14.99
A really unusual slice of work from pianist Elsie Bianchi – not just because the tracks here have never been heard before, but also because they feature Elsie playing some Hammond, in addition to her usual piano – and the recording was also made in Atlanta, and not some of the European ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonorama (Germany), 1962. New Copy ... $13.99
A rare early session from the lovely Elsie Bianchi – best known for her classic 60s sides on Saba/MPS, heard here in a very similar format! The set features Elsie working with her combo from the Swiss Atlantis nightclub in the early 60s – and was originally issued as a limited-number ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Capitol, Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
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(Mono pressing. Cover has some surface wear and is bent at the bottom.)
Harriette Blake, 1978. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(Cover appears to have been signed by the artist.)
Sea Breeze, 1986. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A rare set from Chicago jazz vocalist Janice Borla – cut for the tiny Sea Breeze Jazz label! Janice has a warm approach that picks up on all the best breezy jazz styles of the 70s – working here in a mellow small combo mode that includes vibes, guitar, and light percussion. The tracks ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $12.99
An incredibly groovy record – and one of two rare sides cut by Bossa Rio – a short-lived vocal group handled by Sergio Mendes! The sound here is kind of an extension of Sergio's work with Brasil 66 – but Bossa Rio have deeper chops vocally, with both male and female singers ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Bossa Rio —
Bossa Rio ... LP A&M, 1970. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ace Of Hearts (UK), Early 30s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Well, there might have been a few things sweeter than the Boswell Sisters (home made cherry pie comes to mind!), but this set does a pretty good job of showing the lovely ladies at their early best – by presenting an array of key singles from the early 30s, most of which just feature the trio' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pat Bowie —
Feelin' Good ... LP Prestige, 1965. Very Good ... $33.99
Fantastic work from singer Pat Bowie – and a session that also features some key solos from Charles McPherson as well! McPherson's alto isn't always heard on albums with vocals, but it does a great job here with Pat – sliding in nicely at just the right point, and giving the tunes a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has heavy wear, with staining and flaking on the back.)
Dee Dee Bridgewater —
Dee Dee Bridgewater (1976) ... LP Atlantic, 1976. Very Good ... $3.99
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 vocalist on hip early 70s classics! The sound here is different than the material Bridgewater started with, but still plenty great from a soul perspective – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and a sticker spot.)
Elektra, 1980. Very Good ... $3.99
One of Dee Dee Bridgewater's few truly soul-based records – recorded during a brief break from jazz at the end of the 70s, and done with some sweetly grooving from Thom Bell! The sound here's a bit like that of some of the later Philly International work from the same stretch – a ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, with a sticker over part of the spine.)
Oscar Brown Jr —
Brother Where Are You ... LP Atlantic, 1973. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Sweet 70s funk from the great Oscar Brown – quite a change from his jazz-based work of the 60s, but a great new sitting for all of his wonderful wit and warmth! Brown's still a hell of a songwriter, and one with a very socially-conscious eye – sharper here than before, with lots of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch & light wear.)
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Between Heaven & Hell ... LP Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Great early work from Oscar Brown Jr – a hip mix of jazz and soul, working in Brown's unique sense of showmanship, and his almost beat-like flair with a lyric! Ralph Burns and Quincy Jones handled the arrangements – and the album's filled with great original tracks by Brown, including ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2 eye mono pressing. Cover is stained around the bottom right corner. Bottom seam is split.)
Atlantic, 1974. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Oscar Brown moves into a funky 70s mode – working here with some great soul-based arrangements by Chicago soul legend Richard Evans! There's lots of funky clavinet grooving on the record by Tennyson Stephens and Marvin Yancy – and other players include Chess/Cadet session groovers, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Cobblestone, 1972. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Like Esther Phillips, during the early 70s, Ruth Brown moved away from the hard R&B vein, and cut a few nice albums in a more stripped-down jazzy style. This session features Ruth with Richard Tee on organ, David Spinoza on guitar, and Bernard Purdie on drums – and it includes a number ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some moisture waviness along the bottom with a cutout notch.)
Inner City, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Sony (Japan), 1973. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A lost gem from European jazz singer Ann Burton – recorded in Tokyo in the early 70s, and featuring a batch of really unusual tunes done with a lively feel! There's an easygoing groove to most of the work in the set – a lightly rhythmic pulse brought to the record by the Ken McCarthy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi!)
No Label, Early 80s. Very Good- ... $4.99
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Terry Callier —
Fire On Ice ... LP Elektra, 1978. Sealed ... $19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Prestige/Craft, 1964. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 34.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99(180 gram vinyl pressed at RTI!)
Cadet/Verve, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Possibly the greatest album ever by the legendary Chicago soul singer Terry Callier! Terry's rich mellow voice is mixed with superb arrangements from the Cadet studio team, with Charles Stepney at the head, and the result is completely sublime. The songs are longer than on earlier albums – ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Giants Of Jazz, 1940s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(70s pressing.)
Vocalion, 1970s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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RCA/Bluebird, Late 20s/Early 30s/1960. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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Diahann Carroll —
Diahann Carroll ... LP Motown, 1974. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A later album from Diahann Carroll – recorded for Motown at a time when she'd more than proved herself as a jazz singer and actress. The style here is a bit overblown, even for Carroll – with full, rich arrangements in the lusher styles of the 70s – in a mode that almost takes ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Diahann Carroll —
Fun Life ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
An early charmer from Diahann Carroll – with arrangements from Peter Matz, and tracks that include "Fun Life", "The Boys In The Back Room", "Runnin Wild", "Blah Blah Blah", and "I Don't Care". LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing. Cover has light staining & a cutout hole.)
Pinnacle, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Betty Carter —
Audience With Betty Carter ... LP Bet Car, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
A brilliant live set by Betty Carter, 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, working in an unfettered setting that lets her take off on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Betty Carter —
What A Little Moonlight Can Do ... LP ABC, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
A great set of rare early material by Betty Carter – and just about the only way you'll ever find these titles on vinyl! The set features one album Betty Recorded for the Peacock label, with hip arrangements by Gigi Gryce and Melba Liston, and one that she recorded for ABC, with more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Betty Carter —
Whatever Happened To Love ... LP Bet Car, 1982. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Betty Carter recording with strings – one of her first recordings of the type in years, done for her own hip label! The session starts with Betty's core trio that includes Khalid Moss on piano, Curtis Lundy on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums – then adds in larger string arrangements by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Out-Sider (Spain), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99
A bit bolder than Matthew Cassell's first album – but still with all the best elements nicely in place! This self-released EP expands Cassell's sound a bit with the addition of backing vocals, tenor, trumpet, and cello – but the core sound still comes mostly from Matt's great vocals, ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Charles —
Dedicated To You ... LP ABC, Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
A set that features Ray Charles singing tributes to a dozen ladies that are supposedly the "you" in the title! Tracks include "Josephine", "Candy", "Ruby", "Stella (By Starlight)", "Hardhearted Hannah", and "Sweet Georgia Brown". (Soul, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has small seam splits.)
Impulse, 1960. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $24.99
A wonderful chapter in the career of Ray Charles – and a key album in helping raise his respect level a notch or two in the early 60s! We might argue with the mathematics in the title – or at least joke that Ray was using equations as titles years before Anthony Braxton – but you ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & black label stereo pressing with RVG Stereo stamp. Side 1 is double labelled. Cover has a hype sticker.)
ABC, 1960. Very Good ... $8.99
A stunning standout from Ray Charles' years on ABC Records – and a set that brings in a bit of hard-swinging jazz to the country-styled groove Ray was hitting at the time! Backings are by Ralph Burns, who keeps things pretty hip – not as modern as some of his 50s charts for other ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Atlantic, 1959. Very Good ... $11.99
Some of Ray's biggest tracks for Atlantic, including many remakes of standards like "Just For A Thrill", "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin", "Am I Blue", and "It Had To Be You". You've heard it all a million times, but it's still beautiful stuff – and ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red & purple label pressing.)
ABC, 1959/1960/1961. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Atlantic, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
The title says it all – as the set features 9 of Ray's greatest cuts for Atlantic, a mixture of early soul and harder R&B numbers, wrapped up in a very classic cover! Titles include "Heartbreaker", "Tell Me How Do You Feel", "What'd I Say", "Talkin Bout ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and green Rockefeller label pressing. Cover has light wear & some discoloration from age.)
ABC, 1962. Very Good ... $19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(UK stereo pressing in a flip-back cover.)
ABC, 1962. Very Good- ... $8.99
The second installment of one of Ray's greatest albums – and a landmark in the genre of country soul! As the title implies, Ray's singing a host of tunes best known from the country side of the spectrum – but he's working here with arrangements by LA jazzers Marty Paich and Gerald ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK Green label pressing on His Masters Voice.)
Ray Charles —
Ray's Moods ... LP Tangerine, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
ABC, 1961. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing.)
Concord, 1988. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Titles include "Back To The Hood", "Evenin", "Rock Me In Your Arms Tonight", "Take The Wrinkles Out Of Your Birthday Suit", and "Salty Papa". LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1986. Sealed ... $4.99
Titles include "Big Fat Daddy", "Piney Brown", "Finance Company Blues", "How Long Blues", and "Reel Ya Deel Ya Dee Dee Dee". LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1984. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A sweetly stepping session of bluesy jazz vocals from Jeannie Cheatham – outwardly a trad-oriented record, but done here with some nice light west coast touches that really capture the best of the Concord groove of the early 80s. There's a gentle swing to the tracks that reminds us of some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A well-chosen batch of tunes from June Christy's legendary years at Capitol Records – material that really helped transform the sound of the voice in jazz during the 50s! Arrangements are by Pete Rugolo or Bob Cooper – and there's a tremendous amount of darkness in many of these tunes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Star Line pressing.)
June Christy —
Intimate Miss Christy ... LP Capitol, 1960. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A late treasure from June's years at Capitol – an album that ably earns its "intimate" tag, by featuring June with almost no musical backings at all! Instrumentation on the set is provided only by Don Bagley on bass, Al Viola on guitar, and some occasional flute work by Bud Legge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Sounds Great, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(80s pressing.)
June Christy —
Misty Miss Christy ... LP Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing. Cover has wear, staining, and some tape on the top seam.)
June Christy —
Something Cool (Stereo version – color cover) ... LP Capitol, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
From its booze-soaked title cut, to its haunting selection of lonely ballads like "Midnight Sun" and "Stranger Called The Blues", this is one of the most fantastic vocal jazz albums of all time – and a record that we'd recommend instantly to anyone! June Christy has an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing.)
United Artists (UK), 1977. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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Concord, 1985. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Backing by a small combo with Scott Hamilton on tenor, Warren Vache on cornet, John Oddo on piano, Ed Bickert on guitar, and Chuck Israels on bass. LP, Vinyl record album
Rosemary Clooney —
Sings The Music Of Irving Berlin ... LP Concord, 1984. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Rosemary Clooney —
With Love ... LP Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Features Scott Hamilton on tenor, Nat Pierce on piano, and Cal Tjader on vibes! LP, Vinyl record album
EMI, 1977. Sealed ... $6.99
Mostly mellow vocals from Freddy Cole – brother of Nat, but a singer who opened up nicely during the late 60s and 1970s. This album's nothing fancy, mostly straight vocals – done with larger jazz arrangements recorded in England and conducted by Jerry Van Rooyen. There's a little bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Demand. Cover has a cut corner.)
