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Argo, 1962. Very Good ... $24.99
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 ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Argo pressing. Vinyl has a bump on track four on both sides, which causes a light noise for a few spins. Cover has a light stain along one opening.)
Milt Buckner —
Mighty High ... LP Argo, 1959. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet and slow-burning organ from the great Milt Buckner – a really simple session overall, but one with lots of magical touches! Milt plays with a tone that's much lighter than a lot of his contemporaries on the Hammond – not as many tricks as Jimmy Smith, and perhaps more integrated ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some gloss separation along the spine and a small drillhole through the center.)
Argo/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $18.99
A hip live date from Kenny Burrell – recorded with a trio that includes Richard Davis on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – both of whom help Kenny find a groove that's a bit lighter and more fluid than usual! The rhythms here are quite gentle, almost spare at times – and always ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing – part of the Kenny Burrell 90th Anniversary Collection!)
Argo (UK), 1978. Sealed ... $19.99
(Spoken Word) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch and some waviness under the shrink.)
Argo, 1963. Very Good ... $7.99
(Folk/Country) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono teal label pressing with deep groove. Cover has aged tape remnants at the spine, with a bit of pen and a DJ Copy stamp in back.)
Maxwell Davies —
Solstice Of Light - Stephen Cleobury/Argo (UK), 1992. Used ... $4.99
Art Farmer/Argo/Chess, 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Landmark work by one of the greatest jazz outfits of the early 60s! Art Farmer and Benny Golson were both known as well-composed players during the 50s – strongly soulful, but often with a fine sense of arrangement that usually tended towards the lyrical side of things. With this group, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Argo/Decca, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Argo, 1960. Very Good- ... $14.99
Moody piano tracks from Chicago's soul jazz underground of the early 60s! King Fleming was one of the city's great underrated pianists, and this 1960 album for Chess/Argo features him playing a nice set of originals and standards, in the style that he would have used in the city's smaller jazz ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Argo pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with faint surface noise and occasional crackle. Cover has heavy edge wear, an index label at the top right corner, clear tape holding the bottom seam, with some pen, marker, and ink stamp in back.)
King Fleming Trio —
Stand By (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1962. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Incredible work from Chicago pianist King Fleming – a lost talent that had a key influence on more famous players in the scene, but who rarely got his due because he hardly left the Windy City! The set's got a really incredible feel – partly in the gentle groove of Ahmad Jamal, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi!)
Gerhard —
Symphony No 4 (New York)/Argo (UK), 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Don Goldie —
Trumpet Caliente ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Easily our favorite album ever from trumpeter Don Goldie – a record that really steps past his other sides, thanks to an excellent group! Players on the album are soul jazz heavyweights all the way through – with Leo Wright on alto and flute, Patti Brown on piano, Ben Tucker on bass, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono beige label promo with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and aging, with a name written in marker in front.)
Argo/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $13.99
Excellent early work by Johnny Griffin – a set that's a bit more obscure than some of his Blue Note classics to come, and which was recorded on the Chicago hometown scene from which he first sprang! The group here is a quartet – with Junior Mance on piano and Wilbur Ware on bass – ... (Jazz) read more CD
Argo/Universal (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $13.99
A hard to find early album by the great Detroit pianist Barry Harris! Barry's playing here in a trio with William Austin on bass and Frank Gant on drums, and the tracks have a definite boppish quality to them – more straight ahead than some of the flowing lines he brought to later work in ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harrison/Argo, 1995. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Argo, 1961. Very Good ... $2.99
Argo, 1956. Very Good ... $13.99
Very obscure work by Al Hibbler – a collection issued in the 50s, but which appears to include work from earlier years, as the style and sound varies a bit from track to track. The set likely brings together material that was issued on singles, at a time when Hibbler's star was really rising ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, and a small mark from an old sticker.)
Argo/Lonehill (Spain), 1963/1964. Used ... $11.99
2 killers from Illinois Jacquet – back to back on one CD! The Message is a really hard groover from Jacquet's later years on Chess – a solidly smoking session that features plenty of organ and guitar! There's a gutbuckety groove here that's a lot like some of Willis Jackson's best ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal – The Ahmad Jamal Trio Volume IV ... LP Argo, 1958. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Magical early work from Ahmad Jamal – a scintillating blend of piano, percussion, and bass – with a sound that was incredibly fresh at the time, and which still sounds pretty much so to our ears! The album crackles with imagination and rhythm – really hitting on all burners ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a light name stamp, and one slightly bumped corner – but this is a nice clean copy overall.)
Ahmad Jamal —
But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal Trio At The Pershing ... CD Argo/Chess, 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal Trio At The Pershing ... LP Argo, 1958. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, split bottom seam, and some discoloration from age and smudges in back.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Listen To The Ahmad Jamal Quintet ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nicely expanded take on the Ahmad Jamal sound of the early 60s – one that adds in guitar from Ray Crawford and violin from Joe Kennedy to Jamal's usual trio grooving! The main focus here is often still on the core group – which features Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some discoloration from age in back and a small split in the bottom seam.)
Etta James —
At Last (with bonus tracks) ... LP Argo/Chess/Jackpot, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An amazing step forward for the young Etta James – a singer who was delivering a raw, shouting form of R&B just a few years before – but who here ascends into soul music heaven with her famous work on the album! The title cut is the stuff of legend – played and played, again ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Argo/Elemental (Spain), Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Etta James —
Queen Of Soul (with bonus tracks) ... CD Argo/Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Queen of Soul is right! Heck, on these early albums, Etta practically invented soul – or at least invented a deep soul style of singing that would be taken up by countless other female singers during the 60s, but rarely matched with this kind of brilliance. Straight up beautiful stuff! The ... (Soul) read more CD
Argo, 1996. Used ... $3.99
Sam Lazar —
Organ Grooves (Space Flight/Argo/Jasmine (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Argo, 1965. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Easily one of the biggest selling jazz albums of the 60s – a crowning achievement for Ramsey Lewis and his popular trio with Eldee Young on bass and Redd Holt on drums! The set was recorded live at the Bohemian Caverns in DC, and the trio are perfect in the setting – going at the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo Cadet pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, with a small name in pen in back.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Ramsey Lewis & His Gentle-Men Of Swing ... LP Argo, Late 50s. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
One of the first albums that Ramsey recorded for Argo in the late 50s – and one of his most striking, as well! The album starts, oddly, with a version of "Carmen" – and one that features percussive work that almost sounds like prepared piano, but which must have been ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, with a mostly split top seam, and split bottom seam.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Ramsey Lewis & The Gentlemen Of Jazz Volume 2 ... LP Argo, 1958. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Ramsey and the trio are on the front in tuxedoes, top hats, and tails – but the overall sound of the record is much more in keeping with their soul jazz grooves of the late 50s – not necessarily gentlemanly, but with a worldly appreciation for a variety of styles of music, and perhaps a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, discoloration from age, half split seams, and clear tape holding the bottom seam.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Sound Of Christmas ... CD Argo, 1961. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A classic – and probably one of the best-selling Christmas jazz albums of all time! Ramsey and his classic trio with Redd Holt and Eldee Young serve up a tight set of grooves based around Holiday favorites like "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", "Winter Wonderland", "He ... read more CD
(Deluxe version!)
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
More Sounds Of Christmas ... LP Argo/Verve, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Ramsey Lewis had such great success with his first album of Christmas instrumentals for Chess Records, he soon hopped back in the studio for a second record – but one with a very distinct difference! This time around, the trio's a bit unusual – in that it features regular bassist Eldee ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
More Sounds Of Christmas ... CD Argo/Verve, 1964. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Ramsey Lewis had such great success with his first album of Christmas instrumentals for Chess Records, he soon hopped back in the studio for a second record – but one with a very distinct difference! This time around, the trio's a bit unusual – in that it features regular bassist Eldee ... read more CD
Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Argo (UK), 1966. Near Mint- ... $14.99
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove in a flip-back cover, with a cutout hole, some discoloration from age, a small sticker spot, and some notes in pen on back.)
Argo, 1961. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A wonderful later album from pianist Dodo Marmarosa – quite possibly his greatest record ever! The set's an obscure "comeback" date recorded in Chicago for Chess in the early 60s – a trio session with Richard Evans on bass and Marshall Thompson on drums – both working ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Back cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Dodo Marmarosa —
Dodo's Back! ... CD Argo/Universal (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Argo, 1961. Near Mint- ... $24.99
This is the original Argo issue of a session that was also issued on Winley Records under Gene Ammons name. Ammons recorded the session as a leader, but then couldn't be listed on the record because of contractual reasons. Instead, Howard McGhee's listed as the leader, but Ammons is also on here, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono teal label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole, mostly split top and bottom seams, a small peel spot from sticker removal and lightly bent corners.)
Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... $7.99
The genius of Moody! It's an album like this that you need to prove to your friends that Moody was way way more than a simple bopper. The set was recorded live in San Francisco in 1961, and it's got a hip mix of soul jazz, filtered through some modernist ideals, all played by a great little group ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label Cadet pressing in a black and white cover. Cover has ring and edge wear, a cutout notch, a large name in marker in front, name in marker in back, and clear tape on the seams.)
Argo, 1963. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Way more than just a James Moody album – a true proof of his genius in the 60s! The album was put together under the guidance of Tom McIntosh – a very hip young writer and arranger that Moody had been pushing on other records, and who steps into the limelight here with a wonderful set ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono grey label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light ringwear and some aging.)
Argo, 1959. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Great work from Moody's "second phase" – the post-Overbrook time in which he picks up the flute, drops a bit of the bop style, and starts working in a much more complicated style that showed that he had a hell of a lot of room to grow as an artist! This album's Moody's second for ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono Argo pressing with deep groove! Vinyl has some oxidation, and plays with some light crackles at points – but no real marks at all.)
Argo, 1964. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Argo, 1994. Used 2 CDS ... $3.99
Argo, 1990. Used ... $9.99
Seiber/Argo (UK), 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label stereo pressing with box logo. Cover has light ringwear and gloss separation along the spine.)
Argo, Early 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
2 classics from The Sensations – both topped off by the belting vocals of singer Yvonne Baker! "Let Me In" is the group's standout classic – a snapping, snare-heavy tune that kicks along at a catchy little clip – and "Oh Yes I'll Be True" is deeper, mellower ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Brown label pressing.)
Argo/Dusty Groove, 1962. Used ... $14.99
An amazing record – bold, proud, and soulful – a set that we'd easily rank with any classic early 60s session on Blue Note – and for good reason too! This rare date is the debut as a leader for trumpeter Gene Shaw – also known as Clarence Shaw in an earlier history of work ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Shaw —
Debut In Blues ... LP Argo, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful! Trumpeter Gene Shaw is one of the most overlooked talents in jazz from this era – and this is one of his greatest albums! After running away from Charles Mingus during the Tijuana Moods sessions (Mingus threatened to kill him), Clarence Shaw moved to Chicago, started using his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Chess pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Sahib Shihab —
Summer Dawn (180 gram vinyl) ... LP Argo/Rearward (Italy), 1963. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A fantastic early record by Sahib Shihab – a motherlode of modal jazz grooves, cut during the early days of the Clarke-Boland Big Band! The record features a core group of players from that ensemble – including Shihab on alto, baritone, and flute, plus Francy Boland on piano, Jimmy ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Norman Simmons —
Norman Simmons Trio ... LP Argo, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the first albums ever from Norman Simmons – a wonderfully soulful piano player, of the rare kind who always seems to bring something "extra to the table"! The set's more than the usual piano trio side of the time, as Simmons contributes a number of original tunes, and works ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – UPS 2233)
Sonny Stitt & Bennie Green —
My Main Man ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A lost little cooker from Stitt and Green – recorded at a time when they were working together briefly, with backing by a Chicago organ trio that includes Bobby Buster on Hammond, Jo Diorio on guitar, and Dorel Anderson on drums. Tracks are short and fierce, but it's clear that Stitt can ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing. Vinyl has a pressing flaw on the rim of side two which makes a click at the beginning of "My Main Man". Cover has a cutout notch and a little bit of sticker remnant in the top left corner.)
Argo, Early 60s. Very Good ... $5.99
Chicago soul jazz at its finest – featuring the legendary group led by alto player Sonny Cox! "Hi Heel Sneakers" is a familiar tune – but done here without cliche, thanks to some great bubbling organ, and a searing alto bit from Sonny! "Dangerous Dan Express" ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Brown label pressing.)
Argo (UK), 1996. Used ... $2.99
John Wallace on trumpet, John Constable on celesta, Helen Tunstall on harp, Gareth Hulse on oboe and cor anglais, and the London Sinfonietta. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Argo (UK), 1993. Used ... $5.99
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