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Lorez Alexandria —
For Swingers Only ... LP 
Argo, 1963. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Argo pressing. Back cover has a few names in pen, and front has some light wear – but this is a nice clean copy overall.)
Lorez Alexandria —
Sing No Sad Songs For Me ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has some light wear.)
Argo, 1960. Very Good+ ... $29.99
An excellent album that's a perfect document of the strong impact that Quincy Jones had in the transatlantic jazz scene of the late 50s and early 60s. The set was recorded in 1960, and features two players that Quincy would leave behind in Europe to have a huge influence on the scene. Trumpeter ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono white label Review Copy pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Kenny Burrell —
Night At The Vanguard ... CD 
Argo/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... About June 16, 2021
Argo (UK), 1968. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... $7.99
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Includes the libretto and stereo indicator sleeves.)
Buck Clarke —
Buck Clarke Sound ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Fantastic! This amazing record is one of the best albums ever to be released by Argo in the sixties. The great Buck Clarke leads a soulful group of players from Washington, DC that includes the amazing Charles Hampton, who plays flute, alto, and piano – and who contributed most of the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear, but vinyl is great!)
Peter Maxwell Davies —
Points & Dances From Taverner/Argo (UK), 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Jean DuShon —
Make Way For Jean DuShon ... LP Argo, 1964. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of the few rare albums from Jean DuShon – a very cool 60s jazz singer, working here with hip small combo backings from the Herman Foster Trio! You might know Herman from his work with Lou Donaldson, and his group here really bring a lot to the set – on titles that include "Don' ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo pressing, with tan labels.)
Art Farmer —
Perception ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An amazingly beautiful set of tracks from Art Farmer – playing here with superb accompaniment from a young Harold Mabern on piano, in a laidback quartet format that really lets Art open up! Art's playing is fresh and creative throughout – never too over the top, and always blown with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Japanese pressing, on Globe. Cover has a small bit of seam splitting, but is nice overall.)
Art Farmer & Benny Golson Jazztet —
Jazztet At Birdhouse ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best albums ever by this crack soul jazz combo – the mighty Jazztet, an early 60s group led by Art Farmer and Benny Golson! The set was recorded in Chicago, and it features the group hard-grooving through some really well-arranged numbers – lively tunes with a snapping, in-th ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Argo pressing. Cover is nice.)
Argo/Decca, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Argo, 1962. Very Good ... $12.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Teal label stereo Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear. Vinyl plays with a short click on the tracks "Junction City Blues" and "Song Of Paradise".)
Bunky Green —
Testifyin' Time ... LP Argo, 1965. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A really great little record – and one that goes way past the hokey soul jazz reference you might guess from the title! Bunky Green's definitely "testifyin" on the set – but he's really moving past 60s soul jazz cliches, and never falling into some of the too-gospelly notes ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label Argo pressing. Cover has some light wear and a small cutout hole, but this is a nice copy overall.)
Al Grey —
Night Song ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few fantastic collaborations between trombonist Al Grey and tenor saxophonist Billy Mitchell – made even better by some work on vibes from a young Bobby Hutcherson! The groove here is earthy and bluesy – quite a different setting than Hutcherson's modernist sides for Blue ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Labels have price sticker remnants and a peeled spot. Cover has stains around the edges, wide clear tape holding the seams, and some stuck-on paper along the bottom.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra ... LP Argo, 1961. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Not just a wonderful record for the music, but also for the classic cover image too – a photo of Ahmad Jamal's righteous night club The Alhambra – an Eastern-themed spot on Chicago's Michigan Ave, where Jamal made some incredible music for a few short years! Jamal was one of the few ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a partially separated back paste-on with initials in marker, in nice shape otherwise.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Happy Moods ... LP Argo, 1960. Very Good ... $9.99
A sprightly set from the Ahmad Jamal Trio – but also a record that's not as brightly colored as you might guess from the title, thanks to a nice undercurrent of darkness in the mix! Jamal's piano work is often nicely punctuated – perhaps living up to the "happy moods" ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label Argo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, a bit of pen on the back, a bit more wear on the bottom seam, and small seam splits at the opening.)
Argo, 1963. Very Good ... $24.99
One of Ahmad's best albums ever – a Latin-ized set of tracks done with arrangements by Richard Evans, who really knows how to make the set groove! Ahmad's flowing piano lines come into play with lots of tight percussion and big band backing – in a way that never dampens his spirit, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label Argo pressing. Vinyl has a short click on "Bogota". Cover has light wear.)
Argo, 1958. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
One of Ahmad Jamal's best early albums for Argo – a brilliant set of live recordings, done at the Spotlite Club in Washington DC in 1958 – and with a fluid vibe that's simply incredible – one of the best true statements of Jamal's genius from the early years! The trio is ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label Argo pressing with deep groove in the numbered cover. NOTE: Gatefold spine is split. Cover has a split top seam and some aging.)
Etta James —
Etta James Rocks The House (colored vinyl – with bonus tracks) ... LP Argo/Jackpot, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Searing stuff – easily one of Etta James' greatest albums! The set is a non-stop jam, recorded live at the New Era Club in Nashville before a small and screaming crowd – a perfect performance all the way through, one that showcases Etta as she rarely sounded on vinyl during the 1960s. ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On blue colored vinyl.)
Etta James —
Queen Of Soul (180 gram pressing) ... LP Argo/Elemental (Spain), Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Argo/Kent (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
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 CD
Argo, 1960. Good ... $9.99
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono grey label pressing with deep groove. Cover has split seams held with masking tape and some light stains on back.)
Yusef Lateef —
Marching Piper Blues/Argo, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Sam Lazar —
Organ Grooves (Space Flight/Argo/Jasmine (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Sam Lazar —
Soul Merchant ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the three hard to get Argo sides from St Louis organist Sam Lazar, somewhat of an obscure player best known for giving Grant Green one of his first jobs, though Green's not featured here. He's recorded here with a tight little combo running down a good set of mostly originals with a sound ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver label Argo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, but is nice overall.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Ramsey Lewis & The Gentlemen Of Jazz Volume 2 ... LP Argo, 1958. Very Good+ ... 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.)
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Choice! – The Best Of The Ramsey Lewis Trio ... LP Argo, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A sparkling collection of the soul jazz groovers churned out by Ramsey's famous first trio – the groundbreaking ensemble that featured Eldee Young on bass and Redd Holt on drums. The set does a good job of pushing past obvious hits, and includes some tasty little groovers like "Travel ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear.)
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, 1958. Very Good ... $5.99
With arrangements by Tony Osborne and production by Dave Usher. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear and small splits on the right corners.)
James Moody —
Comin' On Strong ... LP Argo, 1963. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A prime Argo gem from James Moody – and key proof that when he wanted to, he could be one of the hippest cats working in 60s jazz! The approach here is subtle, but amazing – a blend of hardbop with some of the more modern ideas that were coming up in the post-bop generation from the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label 60s mono pressing. A nice copy.)
James Moody —
James Moody (1959) ... LP Argo, 1959. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
(Mono grey label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting on the bottom seam, light surface wear, and a name in marker on the back.)
James Moody —
Last Train From Overbrook ... LP Argo, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful album from Moody – one of his "comeback" albums for Chess/Argo, recorded after his release from the Overbrook institution, hence the title. By this point, Moody was writing and playing with much more of an edge than during his bebop days – and the record certainly ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Argo, 1995. Used ... $3.99
Sessions/Argo (UK), 1973. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
(Classical) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet. Cover has unglued seams and light surface wear.)
Gene Shaw —
Break Through ... CD Argo/Dusty Groove, 1962. Used ... $12.99
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, punch through barcode.)
Sahib Shihab —
Summer Dawn (180 gram vinyl) ... LP Argo/Rearward (Italy), 1963. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily 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
Sonny Stitt —
Burnin ... LP Argo, Early 60s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A great lost gem from Sonny Stitt – one of his most obscure sides for Argo, recorded with a no-nonsense quartet that included Barry Harris on piano, William Austin on bass, and Frank Gant on drums – all on the day after the trio worked together on Harris' Breakin It Up session for the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono grey label Argo pressing with deep groove. Cover has worn corners, some aging, and a streak of red marker on back. Label have initials in marker.)
Clark Terry —
Out On A Limb With Clark Terry ... LP Argo, Late 50s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic album from Clark Terry – head and shoulders above most of his other work, with a sound that's probably only matched by his fine first LP for Emarcy. The record was cut during a batch of sessions that Argo put together in the late 50s – sessions that featured Paul Gonsalves ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo with deep groove! Cover has a small bit of splitting on the bottom seam, and some light aging on back – but this is a nice clean copy overall.)
Pinky Winters —
Lonely One ... LP Creative/Argo, 1958. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The earliest recorded work we've seen from vocalist Pinky Winters – cut when she was a young singer fresh from Michigan City, Indiana – but done with sublime backing from a west coast combo that includes Chico Hamilton on drums, Gerald Wiggins on piano, and Howard Roberts on guitar! ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing.)
Pinky Winters —
Lonely One (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Argo (Japan), 1958. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The earliest recorded work we've seen from vocalist Pinky Winters – cut when she was a young singer fresh from Michigan City, Indiana – but done with sublime backing from a west coast combo that includes Chico Hamilton on drums, Gerald Wiggins on piano, and Howard Roberts on guitar! ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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