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Singers we love -- from vintage torch to vocalese, scat, jazz poetry, standards, and more!
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Capitol, 1968. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Almost everything soulful at Capitol Records in the mid 60s – packed together in one sweet little place! The set's a winner in a great line of Cannonball Adderley live dates from the time – produced by David Axelrod, and done with that great mix of angular, slightly electric groove the ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Trio (Japan), 1977. Near Mint- ... $59.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Art Union pressing from 2011 – with obi!)
Discovery, 1977. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A great album from the late 70's, featuring the excellent jazz vocalist backed by a totally tight group led by Gildo Mahones. The sound is deep and loud, and there's some nice phat bass on here, particularly on the intro to "Baltimore Oriole", which has a nice break sound at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Argo, Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
An amazing album by Lorez Alexandria – probably our favorite-ever work by her! The record features arrangements by Riley Hampton, the Chicago soul genius who did work for a number of the city's best artists – most notably Walter Jackson – and his mixture of soul, strings, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and some gloss bubbles on the spine.)
Mose Allison —
Ever Since The World Ended ... LP Blue Note, 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Beautiful later work from Mose Allison – still completely charming and totally on top of his game! The set includes the fantastic title track – plus "Gettin There", "Tai Chi Life", "What's Your Movie", "I'm Alive", and "Top Forty". ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1968. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
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 light wear.)
Prestige, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good ... $5.99
A strange title, but the record's a pretty nice collection of Mose Allison's early work for Prestige – a collection that focuses only on his instrumental work as a pianist, and doesn't include any of his better-known vocals! Mose is a pretty great talent on the keys, and these tracks have ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing in a high-gloss cover, with some marker on the back.)
Atlantic, 1971. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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
(Red and green Rockefeller label pressing. Cover looks great, save for a small cutout notch.)
Mercury, 1958. Very Good ... $3.99
One of Ernestine's early albums for Mercury – a bit unsure as to its direction: soul jazz, straight ballad vocals, or a bit of vocalese jazz – but that's kind of what makes it interesting! Pete Rugolo conducts the group on the session – and he also contributed the original tune ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Columbia, 1930s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
A great collection of Ivie Anderson's famous vocal recordings with Duke Ellington's band! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
RCA, 1962. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Ann Margret —
And Here She Is ... LP RCA, 1961. Near Mint- ... $18.99
Marty Paich brings some nice jazzy charts to this early set from Ann-Margret – just the kind of hip material that made her a swinger from the start! The vocals have a sexy, breathy quality that matches Ann's tight sweater on the cover – and even when Paich grooves in an uptempo style, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with insert!)
Walt Disney, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A very cool little record – even though it's a bit out of the ordinary for the Louis Armstrong catalog! The set was recorded during that 60s stretch when Louis was emerging as a hell of a charming singer – one who scored a few big pop hits, in a mode that he also invokes here – ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
ABC/MCA, 1967. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A surprising gem from Louis' later years – most famous for the title hit, but a great album all the way through! Louis is more of a singer than a musician on the set – and he's working with arrangements steeped in warmth and nostalgia – going for an instantly-ancient sound that ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing on MCA.)
Louis Armstrong & Eddie Condon —
At Newport ... LP Columbia, 1956. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Kapp, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(UK pressing on Ace Of Hearts. Cover has a lightly bent corner and some wear.)
Liberty, Late 50s. Very Good ... $28.99
A beautiful little vocal set – and not nearly as gimmicky as you'd expect! The album's "presented" by Martin Denny, but overall it's a pretty straight jazz set – featuring vocals by Japanese/Hawaiian Ethel, sung in a cool and moody style that's got lots of 50s west coast ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono teal label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some seam splitting.)
Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Not the Bell Records album of the same name, but an earlier publishing demo album – pressed by Columbia Pictures as a promo-only record! (Soundtracks, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl pressing, missing booklet.)
Vocalion, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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(Black label pressing. Cover has a Simulated Stereo sticker and small cutout hole.)
Roulette, 1959. Very Good ... $0.99
A really wonderful take on Porgy & Bess and other Gershwin standards by Pearl Bailey – there's just something about her naturally rich, bluesy, husky tone on these tunes that's simply wonderful! The backing is often well measured, but, occasionally a bigger sound and chorus vocals kick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing, with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam held with clear tape and a spot of clear tape on the spine.)
Roulette, 1957. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Not as "adult" as you might think – at least given the way the word is used today – but pretty great work by Pearl nonetheless! The tunes themselves are a bit "blue" in terms of subject matter – tales of girls with hot pants, loose love, and the kind of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Color bar pressing with deep groove.)
Mercury, Early 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
Material recorded late in the years after Josephine Baker left our shores for Paris – with tracks that include "Te Voyo Benn", "Olele Olela", "Pecadora", "Minuit", "Barina", "Santa Chiare", and "Serenade Celeste". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and a piece of black tape in one corner.)
LaVern Baker —
LaVern Baker Sings Bessie Smith ... LP Atlantic, 1958. Good+ ... $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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Red and purple label pressing. Cover has some wear with marker on the front.)
Capitol, 1960. Very Good ... $14.99
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(Original rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has some aging and light wear.)
Epic, 1987. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Seminal work from the lovely Basia – and an album that's a wonderful hybrid of jazz, soul, and pop – all put together at a level that really goes beyond most of her contemporaries! There's a vibe here that's almost like Swing Out Sister at their best – catchy, but never cloying ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roulette, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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
(Tri-color bar pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Columbia, Late 30s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Columbia, Late 30s/1940s. Sealed ... $2.99
Count Basie with Sarah Vaughan —
Count Basie & Sarah Vaughan ... LP Roulette, 1960. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Sarah Vaughan gets some backing from Count Basie – making for a record that's one of her jazziest and swinging of the time! As with other Basie-related vocal sessions from the early 60s, this one has a soulful edge and a nice little bounce – one that makes for a more solid approach ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Emus pressing.)
Natural Organic, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
United Artists, 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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Springboard, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Cover has a small peeled spot on the back.)
RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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(Mono Orthophonic pressing in the "framed" cover.)
Regina Belle —
Stay With Me ... LP CBS, 1989. Very Good ... $2.99
A really strong late 80s set from Regina – bringing in more smooth soul touches than the more dancefloor ready predecessor – which make for an even finer showcase for Regina's beautiful voice. Titles include "Baby Come To Me", "When Will You Be Mine", "What ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In original shrinkwrap with hype sticker, including the printed inner sleeve.)
Sun/Matsuli (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99
One of the coolest albums ever from vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin – and a set that really shows her strong ties to the South African jazz scene of the 70s! The album was done in close collaboration with husband Dollar Brand – who turns in some sublime arrangements for the record, which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1957. Very Good ... $6.99
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 some wear.)
Tony Bennett —
For Once In My Life ... LP Columbia, 1967. Near Mint- ... $7.99
A record that has a Motown hit for its title, but the album's got a depth that marks Bennett as one of the most complex singers of his generation – way past the broad belter of ballads from the 50s, and an all-adult male vocalist whose sound was essential to the sophistication of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has an ink stamp on back.)
RPM/Columbia, 1999. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Cover has a cut corner.)
Tony Bennett —
Jazz ... LP Columbia, Late 50s/1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
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(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Tony Bennett —
Movie Song Album ... LP Columbia, 1966. Near Mint- ... $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". LP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing.)
Columbia, 1960s. Sealed ... $4.99
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Tony Bennett —
Sings Life Is Beautiful ... LP Improv, 1972. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, 1969/1970. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Cover has a cut corner.)
Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... $0.99
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(Cover has a promo sticker on back.)
Columbia, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
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Columbia, 1958. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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(6 eye stereo pressing.)
Polly Bergen —
All Alone By The Telephone ... LP Columbia, 1958. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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
(White label promo 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Evidence/Koko (UK), 1998. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $32.99
A fantastic comeback moment for the great Andy Bey – a singer who did incredible work in the 60s and 70s – then disappeared from the recording scene for awhile! The set's a compelling batch of jazz vocal tracks that show Andy reinventing himself for a whole new generation of jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonorama (Germany), 1968. Sealed ... $13.99
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
(Shrinkwrap has a hole in one corner.)
Schema (Italy), 2006. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $27.99
An incredible full length debut from vocalist Mario Biondi – a jazz singer we'd rank right up there with the legendary Mark Murphy – supported here with great backings from the High Five Quintet! The grooves here are in a soaring, tightly-stepping style – very much the best club ... (New Grooves, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus CD of the full album!)
MGM, 1959. Very Good ... $9.99
Sultry vocals from Sallie Blair – one of the hipper singers of her generation, and an artist with a sound that's unlike anyone else we can think of! Blair's a bit bluesy, a bit soulful, but ultimately a jazz singer at heart – and her already-cool style gets some sweet extra help on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Label has a sticker, and back cover has some pen.)
Bethlehem, 1958. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A great little vocal session on Bethlehem – and maybe the only record we've ever seen from singer Betty Blake! Blake's a great vocalist right from the start – one who balances swing and sophistication wonderfully – amidst some very hip jazz backings from a combo that features ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing!)
Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Very Good Gatefold ... $4.99
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 a small cutout hole, light wear, and an index label on back.)
Elektra, 1979. Very Good+ ... $5.99
One of Dee Dee Bridgewater's standout sets as a soul singer in the 70s – a mode that's quite different than the sound of Bridgewater you may know from her mostly-jazz career – but one that gets plenty of sharp help from the great George Duke! Duke produced the set – and really ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has some wear.)
Oscar Brown Jr —
Brother Where Are You ... LP Atlantic, 1973. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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
Fontana, Late 60s. Very Good ... $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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label stereo pressing with deep groove)
Oscar Brown Jr. —
Sin & Soul ... LP Columbia, 1960. Very Good ... $3.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split bottom seam and partially split top.)
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
Dave and Carmen make a surprisingly great pair – and this album's a real gem that features Carmen singing lyrics to a number of Dave's groovy original compositions. The group features Paul Desmond playing icy alto, which rings out loud and clear on a few instrumental tracks, which offer a ... (Jazz, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(6 eye stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Nucleus, 1967. Sealed ... $9.99
A light and dreamy set of Brazilian vocal tracks – recorded in 1967, and featuring the voice of singer Lenita Bruno, a strong 60s talent with a style that's somewhat like Sylvia Telles. Arrangements on the set are by Clare Fischer – who plays piano, organ, and electric harpsichord in a ... (Brazil, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original pressing!)
PM, 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bug Alley ... CD 16.99
Film Score, 1979. Sealed ... $0.99
Side one features vocals from Gerne Merlino, Patricia Marshall, and Jerry Whitman – and side two featuers Buster Davis singing and playing piano – on a set of charming songs from lost musicals. (Soundtracks, Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Elektra, 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
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
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
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
Cab Calloway —
Cotton Club Revue 1958 ... LP Gone, 1958. Very Good ... $29.99
A really unusual later album from Cab Calloway – a set recorded for the mostly R&B label Gone, and done in a style that update the Calloway sound from previous years at the Cotton Club! The overall presentation is strongly jazz-based – with arrangements by Eddie Barefield, who also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny bit of seam splitting on the top seam, and a small bit of tape on the spine, but is nice overall.)
Liberty, 1969. Very Good ... $4.99
Like Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66? Then you'll love The Carnival! The group was formed by three former members of Sergio's group, working in 1969 with stellar LA pop production from the mighty Bones Howe – all grooving in a style that's got all the best traces of the Brasil 66 sound! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
A&M, 1970. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A&M, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $13.99
RCA, 1956. Very Good- ... $1.99
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
(White label promo.)
United Artists, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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Atlantic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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, including the Atlantic inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Diahann Carroll —
Persian Room Presents Diahann Carroll ... LP United Artists, 1959. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Although she later lost all connection to jazz singing, in this early record, Diahann Carroll does a ok job with a batch of standards and pop material, conducted by Peter Matz, in his years before Barbara Streisand. The album's reaching for that same sort of classy sound, but thankfully has a lot ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a spot of tape on the spine and a small center split on the top seam.)
Blix Street, 1990s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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(Recent 180 gram EU pressing, including the printed inner sleeve.)
Liberty, 1957. Very Good+ ... $4.99
An unusual vocal set from actor/singer Jeff Chandler – done in a nicely moody late 50s Liberty style! Backings are by the Spencer/Hagen Orchestra – and titles include "Welcome Stranger", "I Wished On The Moon", "To You", "Hold Me", "With My ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some light seam splitting, and a small stain on a back bottom corner. Front looks nice!)
Impulse, 1960. Very Good- Gatefold ... $11.99
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
(Mono orange & black label pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has some pen inside the gate fold, light wear, and a small rip on the opening.)
Atlantic, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $17.99 19.98
Ray Charles in a nicely maturing mode – on a record from later in his Atlantic Records years, definitely paving the way forward for his 60s classics on ABC! The tunes are blues, but not in the way that Charles first started recording on earlier singles for Atlantic – as there's a bit ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Record Store Crawl Exclusive pressing, limited to brick & mortar stores. Just 500 copies!)
ABC/DCC, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $39.99
ABC, 1959/1960/1961. Very Good+ ... $11.99
ABC, 1962. Very Good- ... $5.99
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
(Mono pressing. Cover has light staining along the back bottom seam.)
ABC, 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
ABC, 1964. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Easily one of the best Ray Charles albums on ABC – if not one of the best Ray Charles albums of all-time. Ray's in his C&W mode here, but it's a bit more restrained than on other LPs, and is replaced here by a sophisticated style that works perfectly with his heartbreaking voice. Proof ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has a small stain on the bottom right corner.)
Atlantic, 1959. New Copy (reissue)... $17.99 19.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Record Store Crawl Exclusive pressing, limited to brick & mortar stores. Just 500 copies!)
Atlantic, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $17.99 19.98
Yes indeed – a mighty early classic from the great Ray Charles – one of his first full length albums, and a set that brings together the searing sort of work he was doing for Atlantic Records in the 50s! Ray's completely confident and at the top of his game here – and a lot more ... (Soul, Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Record Store Crawl Exclusive pressing, limited to brick & mortar stores. Just 500 copies!)
ABC, 1961. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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
(180 gram DCC pressing.)
MGM, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Columbia, 1950. Very Good ... $3.99
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Columbia, 1951. Very Good ... $8.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Tico/Vogue (Mexico), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
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Rosemary Clooney —
Love ... LP Reprise, 1961. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo, with deep groove and a sticker on one label. Cover has a promo sticker and some wear.)
Concord, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
The title here shouldn't be Rosie Sings Bing, but Rosie Swings Bing – because on this late 70s session, Clooney does a great job of updating older Crosby standards – taking them into much hipper small combo jazz territory, and really shaking them free of some of their over-remembered ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dinky, 1987. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Classy soul from Freddie Cole – an album recorded relatively late in his career, but with a sound that's still plenty darn great! The set was done in Atlanta, and has a slightly contemporary feel, thanks to the use of 80s keyboards – but there's still plenty of solid jazz in the mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover appears to have been signed by the artist on back.)
Capitol, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Capitol reissue in a barcode cover.)
Capitol, 1950s. Sealed ... $11.99
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(Mono pressing.)
Capitol, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Arranged by Ralph Carmichael, with trumpet solos by Bobby Bryant! Includes Nat's classic reading of "LOVE", plus "Girl From Ipanema", "More", "Coquette", "Swiss Retreat", and "My Kind Of Girl". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing.)
Verve, 1944/1945. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Early all-jazz work from Nat King Cole – beautiful piano work, in groups with Jack McVea or Lester Young on tenor, JJ Johnson on trombone, and Johnny Miller on bass and Lee Young on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
Elektra, 1991. Near Mint- 2LP ... $44.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves, one has some stains. Cover has a partially unglued bottom seam.)
Impulse, 1963. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman ... CD 2.99(80s MCA pressing in a non-gatefold cover.)
RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A key later album in the career of Perry Como – and a record that has him hitting a nicely mature sort of sound! The title track was a big hit for Perry, and is still relatively well-remembered now – but the whole set is pretty darn great – with swirling strings that couch a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label pressing. Cover has a sticker spot.)
Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... $29.99
One of the greatest vocal jazz albums ever recorded for Bethlehem Records – a set that's got a lot more energy than some of the moodier, mellow vocal sets on the label – thanks to dynamic backings from the great Russ Garcia! Garcia's working here with his hip Wigville band – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing!)
