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Australian Jazz Quintet —
Australian Jazz Quintet At The Varsity Drag ... CD 
Bethlehem/Rhino, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Weird winds make this a mighty nice record – a blend of the tenor and bassoon of Errol Buddle and alto and flute of Dick Healy – all set to piano from Bryce Rhode, and vibes from the great Jack Brokensha! All players have a very strong sense of tone and color – and move together ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2000 Avenue Jazz pressing, punch through barcode and promotional stamp inside the booklet.)
Betty Blake —
Sings In A Tender Mood ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print, 2013 pressing – includes obi.)
Bethlehem, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
Quite an unusual record from Art Blakey – a rare big band session, recorded with a lineup that's quite different than the usual Jazz Messengers! Turns out, Blakey's quite good in this setting – and has the same firey energy to direct a larger ensemble that he has when working with a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey —
Hard Drive ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A well-titled set from Art Blakey – considering the hard-driving sound of the group! The album's one of the best from that unusual year of 1957 – almost a "lost" year for Art, when he was working away from Blue Note with a very different lineup of the Jazz Messengers than on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Hard Drive (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(1999 CD pressing with a thin cutout notch through the spine.)
Bethlehem/BMG, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 27.99
A well-titled set from Art Blakey – considering the hard-driving sound of the group! The album's one of the best from that unusual year of 1957 – almost a "lost" year for Art, when he was working away from Blue Note with a very different lineup of the Jazz Messengers than on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Art Blakey —
Hard Drive (70s pressing) ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A well-titled set from Art Blakey – considering the hard-driving sound of the group! The album's one of the best from that unusual year of 1957 – almost a "lost" year for Art, when he was working away from Blue Note with a very different lineup of the Jazz Messengers than on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ruby Braff —
Adoration Of The Melody ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
With Bob Wilber, Al Klink, and Boomie Richman on tenor, Sol Schlinger on baritone, Mundell Lowe and Arthur Ryerson on guitar, Ellis Larkins on piano, Walter Page on bass, and Bob Donaldson on drums. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Bethlehem/Rhino, 1960. Used ... $7.99
One of the most hard-hitting sessions ever recorded for the Bethlehem label – and a rare date for the imprint by the team of trumpeter Donald Byrd and saxophonist Pepper Adams! The style here is similar to work the pair recorded for Riverside and Blue Note at the same time – razor-sharp ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2000 Avenue Jazz pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole, back cover of booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Conte Candoli/Bethlehem (Japan), 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the better of Bethlehem's west coast sessions from the 50's, and a split LP that brings together 2 different sessions – one by trumpeter Conte Candoli, and one by drummer Stan Levey (both sessions, we think, were issued on 10" originally). The Candoli session features a quartet ... (Jazz) read more CD
Helen Carr —
Helen Carr – Complete Bethlehem Collection ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Teddy Charles —
On Campus – Ivy League Jazz Concert ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great Bethlehem Records date from vibes man Teddy Charles – stepping out here in a set that's one of his most openly swinging of the time! The record still has some of the modern currents of Teddy's other work, but also makes great use of Zoot Sims on tenor – really pushing him out ... (Jazz) read more CD
Cozy Cole, Red Allen, Charlie Shavers & Others —
Jazz At The Metropole ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A very cool, very unusual session – one that features Al Jazzbo Collins narrating a live performance from the Metropole club in New York – a trad jazz date, but one that's done with a mighty gritty edge! There's plenty of trumpet in the lead – and Red Allen sings on a few numbers ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has light surface wear on the back, tiny split on the spine. Front looks great!)
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane – The Bethlehem Years (Winner's Circle/Bethlehem/Shout Factory, 1957. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
The complete recordings done by John Coltrane for Bethlehem Records – mostly cut during December of 1957, and issued on the albums The Winner's Circle and Art Blakey Big Band! Both albums were a bit unusual for the label – in that The Winner's Circle was sort of a blowing/jam session ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane – The Bethlehem Years (Winner's Circle/Bethlehem, 1957. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
The complete recordings done by John Coltrane for Bethlehem Records – mostly cut during December of 1957, and issued on the albums The Winner's Circle and Art Blakey Big Band! Both albums were a bit unusual for the label – in that The Winner's Circle was sort of a blowing/jam session ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bethlehem, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 27.99
Rare material from John Coltrane – tracks that were done for Bethlehem Records at a time when he was just rising up as a leader, and still contributed work as a sideman! The album features Trane playing tenor on only four of the album's eight tracks – making it kind of surprising that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A nice selection of recordings done by John Coltrane for Bethlehem Records – mostly cut during December of 1957, and issued on the albums The Winner's Circle and Art Blakey Big Band! The music's a bit atypical for Trane, but is more than just a curiosity, with Trane fitting nicely into the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some ringwear with minor peeling.)
Chris Connor —
Chris ... CD Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent LP that brings together a dozen tracks from some of Chris' lesser-known recordings for the Bethlehem label – originally released as eps and early 10" LPs. Backing on the set is by The Ellis Larkins Trio, The Vinnie Burke Quartet, The Ralph Sharon combo, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99 29.99
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – culled from earlier ep and 10" releases, and issued here on a full LP with a total of 14 tracks. Backing is by three groups – the Ellis Larkin Trio, Vinnie Burke's Quartet, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s mono Japanese Polydor pressing – MP 2340 – with insert. Cover is bent at the bottom right corner.)
Chris Connor —
Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of Birdland ... CD Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – culled from earlier ep and 10" releases, and issued here on a full LP with a total of 14 tracks. Backing is by three groups – the Ellis Larkin Trio, Vinnie Burke's Quartet, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Chris Connor —
Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of Birdland ... CD Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set of tracks that represents some of Chris Connor's first recordings as a solo act – culled from earlier ep and 10" releases, and issued here on a full LP with a total of 15 tracks. Backing is by three groups – the Ellis Larkin Trio, Vinnie Burke's Quartet, and Sy Oliver's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Chris Connor —
Cocktails & Dusk (aka This Is Chris) ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A 70s repackaging of one of Chris Connor's classic early Bethlehem recordings, with some perfect icy vocals in the great June Christ/Stan Kenton style. The accompaniment's by a sensitive group that includes Milt Hinton, Ralph Sharon, and Joe Puma, and they drop out and really lay back as Chris ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Chris Connor —
Finest Of Chris Connor ... LP Bethlehem, Late 50s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A tasty little 2LP set – one that collects the excellent late 50s vocal work cut for the Bethlehem label by Chris Connor! At the time, Chris had a sound that she virtually invented – icy vocals backed by small combo jazz, in a very spare and subtle setting – and the sound was, ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has small spots of gloss separation and some small scrapes in back.)
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Used ... $6.99
Beautifully icy vocals from the amazing Chris Connor – the kind of record that set a new standard for vocal jazz back in the 50s! The session's a small group one – with Chris singing intimately alongside backing from Herbie Mann on flute and tenor, Kai Winding and JJ Johnson on ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available This Is Chris ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Beautifully icy vocals from the amazing Chris Connor – the kind of record that set a new standard for vocal jazz back in the 50s! The session's a small group one – with Chris singing intimately alongside backing from Herbie Mann on flute and tenor, Kai Winding and JJ Johnson on ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available This Is Chris ... CD 6.99(Mid 70s mono Japanese CBS/Sony pressing – 23AP 233 – with insert. Cover has minimal wear.)
Bob Dorough —
Devil May Care ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best vocal jazz albums that Bethlehem ever produced, and a landmark recording in the vocalese tradition! A young Bob Dorough swings freely and nuttily with a small combo as he lays down vocalized versions of "Yardbird Suite", "Devil May Care", and "Ow", ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(1992 Japanese pressing – includes obi!)
Bob Dorough —
Yardbird Suite (aka Devil May Care) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A mid 70s repackaging of one of the best vocal jazz albums that Bethlehem ever produced, and a landmark recording in the vocalese tradition! The first record ever from a young Bob Dorough – and easily one of his most swinging sessions! The style here is a bit straighter jazz than on some of ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Presents ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1956. Used ... $2.99
An excellent and oft-overlooked 50s session from Duke – recorded in Chicago as a one-off for the Bethlehem label, and done with a lush, rich sound that's really tremendous! The group's nicely restrained and very moody – playing here in a mellow late nite mode that offers a good focus ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print. Punch through barcode.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Presents ... CD Bethlehem/Shout Factory, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent and oft-overlooked 50s session from Duke – recorded in Chicago as a one-off for the Bethlehem label, and done with a lush, rich sound that's really tremendous! The group's nicely restrained and very moody – playing here in a mellow late nite mode that offers a good focus ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Duke Ellington Presents ... CD 2.99(2005 pressing.)
Duke Ellington —
Duke Ellington Presents ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An excellent and oft-overlooked 50s session from Duke – recorded in Chicago as a one-off for the Bethlehem label, and done with a lush, rich sound that's really tremendous! The group's nicely restrained and very moody – playing here in a mellow late nite mode that offers a good focus ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Duke Ellington Presents ... CD 2.99
Bethlehem, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 27.98
The album's a bit less "historical" than you might guess from the title – at least at the time it was issued in the mid 50s! The material is from Chicago sessions recorded in 1956 – unusual non-Columbia material for the period, featuring the Ellington group working in a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Don Elliott —
Mellophone ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
They're not lying with the title of this great little set – as Don Elliott blows his unique horn with a very mellow tone! The instrument is kind of a bigger version of a flugelhorn – and is used by Don in a laidback combo that also features trombone from Billy Byers, trumpet from Howie ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear, aging, some splitting in the seams, light splash stains in front, and a small sticker and some stained spots in back.)
Bethlehem (Japan), 1960. Used ... $18.99
One of the greatest albums on the Bethlehem label – and one of the first albums as a leader by the legendary Booker Ervin! At the time of the set, Ervin had come off a great stint with the Charles Mingus group – one that inflected his rootsy Texas tenor tones with a sharper modern edge ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Book Cooks ... CD 8.99(Out of print and sealed, includes obi.)
Bethlehem, 1960. Used ... $8.99
One of the greatest albums on the Bethlehem label – and one of the first albums as a leader by the legendary Booker Ervin! At the time of the set, Ervin had come off a great stint with the Charles Mingus group – one that inflected his rootsy Texas tenor tones with a sharper modern edge ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Book Cooks ... CD 18.99(Out of print, large punch through barcode)
Booker Ervin —
Book Cooks (180 gram pressing) ... LP Bethlehem, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums on the Bethlehem label – and one of the first albums as a leader by the legendary Booker Ervin! At the time of the set, Ervin had come off a great stint with the Charles Mingus group – one that inflected his rootsy Texas tenor tones with a sharper modern edge ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Book Cooks ... CD 8.99
Book Cooks ... CD 18.99
Frances Faye —
Bad, Bad Frances Faye ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Frances Faye's best sessions – thanks to sharp 50s arrangements from Russ Garcia! Titles include "Love For Sale", "He's Funny That Way", "Toreador", "I've Got You Under My Skin", and "Somebody Loves Me". (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Dee Felice Trio —
In Heat ... CD King/Bethlehem, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of soul jazz piano instrumentals – produced by James Brown! The Dee Felice Trio were a groovy combo from Cincinnati, and James Brown took a shine to them at some point in the late 60s. They backed James on one record, but their big moment was this album – which had ... (Jazz) read more CD
Russ Garcia with Maynard Ferguson —
I'll Never Forget What's Her Name (aka Four Horns & A Lush Life) ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great work from the hands of Russ Garcia – one of the most underrated arrangers of the 50s! Garcia's leading a 4-horn frontline that includes Frank Rosolino, Herbie Harper, Tommy Pederson, and Maynard Ferguson – with backing by a small rhythm group that includes Stan Levy, Red Mitchell ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has a cutout notch. )
Dexter Gordon —
Bethlehem Years (aka Daddy Plays The Horn) ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of Dexter Gordon's proudest moments of the 50s – a rock-solid session for Bethlehem – easily one of the best-remembered hardbop sides from the label's California years! The album's got a relaxed, free-blown sound that's quite nice – with Dex in the lead on tenor, supported by ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has faint ring wear.)
Dexter Gordon —
Daddy Plays The Horn ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Dexter Gordon's proudest moments of the 50s – a rock-solid session for Bethlehem – easily one of the best-remembered hardbop sides from the label's California years! The album's got a relaxed, free-blown sound that's quite nice – with Dex in the lead on tenor, supported by ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bennie Green —
Catwalk (aka Hornful Of Soul) ... LP Bethlehem, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer of an album from one of the best hardbop trombonists of the 50s! This original's always been wickedly hard to find, and it comes from that later period when the Bethlehem label was cutting records that had a lot more of a soulful groove than earlier years. Bennie's playing with a hip ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bennie Green —
Hi Yo Silver/Bethlehem, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Urbie Green —
Lyrical Language Of Urbie Green (aka East Coast Jazz Series #6) ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the strongest albums ever cut by trombonist Urbie Green – a player who had a heck of a lot of talent, but who unfortunately could sometimes end up in some schmaltzy settings. Fortunately, this isn't one of them – as the group includes players like Jimmy Lyon on piano, Oscar ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Hartman —
All Of Me ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Although the world always remembers Johnny Hartman best for his Impulse recordings with Coltrane, we've always dug some of his earlier stuff – like this album – because the sound's a bit rawer, and the style's got more of a kick! The magical Hartman voice is presented in two great ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s Spanish Fresh Sound pressing.)
Johnny Hartman —
All Of Me ... CD Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Although the world always remembers Johnny Hartman best for his Impulse recordings with Coltrane, we've always dug some of his earlier stuff – like this album – because the sound's a bit rawer, and the style's got more of a kick! The magical Hartman voice is presented in two great ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available All Of Me ... LP 14.99
Johnny Hartman —
All Of Me (70s pressing) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Although the world always remembers Johnny Hartman best for his Impulse recordings with Coltrane, we've always dug some of his earlier stuff – like this album – because the sound's a bit rawer, and the style's got more of a kick! The magical Hartman voice is presented in two great ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bethlehem, 1955. Used ... $4.99
A nice little album from Johnny Hartman – recorded back in the mid 50s for Bethlehem, in the years before he recorded his more famous dates for the Impulse label! The set has Johnny singing nice and mellow – with backing by a group led by pianist Ralph Sharon, one of Tony Bennett's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Late 80s pressing)
Johnny Hartman —
Songs From The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little album from Johnny Hartman – recorded back in the mid 50s for Bethlehem, in the years before he recorded his more famous dates for the Impulse label! The set has Johnny singing nice and mellow – with backing by a group led by pianist Ralph Sharon, one of Tony Bennett's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Songs From The Heart ... CD 4.99
Johnny Hartman —
Songs From The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little album from Johnny Hartman – recorded back in the mid 50s for Bethlehem, in the years before he recorded his more famous dates for the Impulse label! The set has Johnny singing nice and mellow – with backing by a group led by pianist Ralph Sharon, one of Tony Bennett's ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Songs From The Heart ... CD 4.99
Herb Jeffries —
Say It Isn't So ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the best-ever recordings by Herb Jeffries – a smooth-toned jazz singer from the 50s, with a style that's very much in the mode of contemporaries like Al Hibbler or Billy Eckstine, with a nice cheesecake cover too! The backings are what make this set great – as Russ Garcia has ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Osie Johnson —
Happy Jazz Of Osie Johnson ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Osie Johnson looks a bit blurry on the cover, but the music on the record is razor-sharp – a great demonstration not only of Johnson's skill on the drums, but also his rare talents as a leader! Osie graced countless top-shelf sessions in the 50s, but only got a rare few chances to work up ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – red label with deep groove. Cover is nice, save for some light wear on the bottom seam.)
Roland Kirk —
Early Roots (aka Third Dimension) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Excellent early work from Roland Kirk – not as groundbreaking as later sessions, but still filled with fire and imagination, and proof that the famous blind player was a genius even at an early age! Kirk plays alto, tenor, and soprano – and on all tracks, he plays them in his unique ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a promo stamp, faint ring wear.)
Roland Kirk —
Early Roots (aka Third Dimension) ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Excellent early work from Roland Kirk – not as groundbreaking as later sessions, but still filled with fire and imagination, and proof that the famous blind player was a genius even at an early age! Kirk plays alto, tenor, and soprano – and on all tracks, he plays them in his unique ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Early Roots (aka Third Dimension) ... LP 9.99
Booker Little —
Booker Little & Friend (remastered – with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic sextet session recorded in 1961, shortly before Booker Little's death – and filled with all the promise and power he ever packed into his playing! There's a sharp, angular groove to many of the numbers here – that mix of modern and hardbop that was cresting best in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Booker Little —
Booker Little & Friend (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic sextet session recorded in 1961, shortly before Booker Little's death – and filled with all the promise and power he ever packed into his playing! There's a sharp, angular groove to many of the numbers here – that mix of modern and hardbop that was cresting best in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Booker Little —
Victory & Sorrow (aka Booker Little & Friend) ... LP Bethlehem, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic sextet session recorded in 1961, shortly before Booker Little's death – and filled with all the promise and power he ever packed into his playing! There's a sharp, angular groove to many of the numbers here – that mix of modern and hardbop that was cresting best in the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Herbie Mann —
Early Mann – The Bethlehem Years Vol 1 ... LP Bethlehem, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Nice early work by Herbie Mann – featuring a chamber-oriented sound, played by a quartet that features guitar, bass, and drums next to Herbie's flute and reeds. The set's mostly strong original tunes – shorter, uncomplicated numbers written with a bit of wit and angular finish. Two ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue.)
Herbie Mann —
Herbie Mann Plays ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Sprightly early work from the great Herbie Mann – key proof that Herb was always a hell of a talent on his chosen instrument! Mann blows both conventional flute and alto flute on the record – with a deftness of notes that may be the most fluid recorded at that date in jazz – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Mann/Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Twin-flute magic from the quintet of Herbie Mann and Sam Most – both of whom play the long, thin instrument here – in intertwining lines of sound that are totally great! There's a style here that's often a bit more frenetic than usual for Herbie – one that's possibly picked up ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bethlehem/Rhino, 1961. Used ... $11.99
One of the best of the early 60s comeback albums by the legendary bop trumpeter Howard McGhee – and a record that really has the player finding a whole new groove in his music! At this point, Maggie's got a fantastic tone that was missing from his earlier records, filled with pain and raw ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Howard McGhee —
That Bop Thing (Return Of Howard McGhee) ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Easily one of the best albums ever cut by this oft-overlooked bop trumpeter – and a clean, clear, no-nonsense session played in the company of a crack group that includes Sahib Shihab, Duke Jordan, Percy Heath, and Philly Joe Jones. Maggie's in the lead on firey solos, and tracks are short, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bethlehem, 1954. Used ... $3.99
Great early work from Carmen McRae – small combo, jazzy, and a nicely different set than some of her other work of the 50s! Backings are by two groups – one headed by accordionist Mat Mathews, the other by saxophonist Tony Scott – both quartets, and both of them working with a ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(2000 CD pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole, booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Carmen McRae —
Finest Of Carmen McRae – You'd Be So Easy To Love (aka Carmen McRae) ... LP Bethlehem, 1954. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Great early work from Carmen McRae – small combo, jazzy, and a nicely different set than some of her other work of the 50s! Backings are by two groups – one headed by accordionist Mat Mathews, the other by saxophonist Tony Scott – both quartets, and both of them working with a ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has unglued seams.)
Charles Mingus —
Abstractions (aka Jazz Experiments Of Charlie Mingus) ... LP Bethlehem/Affinity (UK), 1954. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the career of Charles Mingus – one that really has him honing his sound, and reaching for that trademark mix of modernism and raw emotion that set a whole generation on fire! The album's a lot more freewheeling than other Mingus material from the time – although ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing. Cover has light wear and lightly bent panels.)
Charles Mingus —
East Coasting ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of Charles Mingus' excellent albums for the Bethlehem label – recorded during that magical year of 1957, a real turning point in his career! There's a sharpness here to Mingus' musical vision that hadn't shown up in previous years – a refinement of ideas expressed for Savoy and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available East Coasting (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(Early 80s UK Affinity pressing. Cover has some yellowing from age.)
Charles Mingus —
East Coasting ... CD Bethlehem/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of Charles Mingus' excellent albums for the Bethlehem label – recorded during that magical year of 1957, a real turning point in his career! There's a sharpness here to Mingus' musical vision that hadn't shown up in previous years – a refinement of ideas expressed for Savoy and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available East Coasting (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Bethlehem/BMG, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 27.99
One of Charles Mingus' excellent albums for the Bethlehem label – recorded during that magical year of 1957, a real turning point in his career! There's a sharpness here to Mingus' musical vision that hadn't shown up in previous years – a refinement of ideas expressed for Savoy and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Mingus —
East Coasting (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Toshiba (Japan), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Charles Mingus' excellent albums for the Bethlehem label – recorded during that magical year of 1957, a real turning point in his career! There's a sharpness here to Mingus' musical vision that hadn't shown up in previous years – a refinement of ideas expressed for Savoy and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available East Coasting (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(2000 Japanese pressing – includes the insert.)
Charles Mingus —
East Coasting (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Charles Mingus' excellent albums for the Bethlehem label – recorded during that magical year of 1957, a real turning point in his career! There's a sharpness here to Mingus' musical vision that hadn't shown up in previous years – a refinement of ideas expressed for Savoy and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available East Coasting (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(Remastered Bethlehem Archives/Avenue Jazz pressing with 2 bonus tracks.)
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Experiment (aka Jazz Experiments Of Charles Mingus) ... LP Bethlehem/Hall Of Fame Jazz Greats, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the career of Charles Mingus – one that really has him honing his sound, and reaching for that trademark mix of modernism and raw emotion that set a whole generation on fire! The album's a lot more freewheeling than other Mingus material from the time – although ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Experiments Of Charlie Mingus ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1954. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pivotal album in the career of Charles Mingus – one that really has him honing his sound, and reaching for that trademark mix of modernism and raw emotion that set a whole generation on fire! The album's a lot more freewheeling than other Mingus material from the time – although ... (Jazz) read more CD
(1999 remastered edition.)
Charles Mingus —
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... $5.99
A fantastic album – one of our favorite-ever records from Charles Mingus! The album was recorded in the same breath as his legendary works Tijuana Moods, The Clown, and Pithecanthropus Erectus – and it features the same sort of fire and emotion that made those classics so great. The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 16.99(1994 CD pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD Bethlehem/Shout Factory, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic album – one of our favorite-ever records from Charles Mingus! The album was recorded in the same breath as his legendary works Tijuana Moods, The Clown, and Pithecanthropus Erectus – and it features the same sort of fire and emotion that made those classics so great. The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD 5.99
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD 16.99
Bethlehem/Toshiba (Japan), 1957. Used ... $16.99
A fantastic album – one of our favorite-ever records from Charles Mingus! The album was recorded in the same breath as his legendary works Tijuana Moods, The Clown, and Pithecanthropus Erectus – and it features the same sort of fire and emotion that made those classics so great. The ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD 5.99(2000 Japanese pressing.)
Charles Mingus —
New York Sketchbook – Including The Complete East Coasting Session ... CD Bethlehem/Affinity (France), 1957. Used ... $4.99
Red Mitchell —
Red Mitchell ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the first-ever sessions as a leader from west coast bassist Red Mitchell – a great start to a career that definitely showed that Red was always a cut above the usual rhythm player! The album features some very nice arrangements that open things up in a west coast mode that's never too ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promotional stamp inside booklet.)
Pat Moran Quartet —
Pat Moran Quartet/Bethlehem, 1956/1957. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A 2CD set that features both albums cut for Bethlehem by the Pat Moran Quartet – a groovy little combo that harmonized vocally while they were grooving on their instruments! The group's led by Pat on piano and lead vocals – and singer Bev Kelly is also with the group – and one ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Audrey Morris & Paula Castle —
Girls Of Bethlehem Volume 1 ... CD Bethlehem, 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great set that brings together rare work by two lost female jazz vocalists from the 50s! Both Audrey Morris and Paula Castle recorded for the Bethlehem label during the time – in a cool, icy style that was similar to work by the label's more famous singer, Chris Connor – and both ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Herbie Nichols Trio —
Bethlehem Years (aka Love, Gloom, Cash, Love) ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums ever recorded by pianist Herbie Nichols – an incredible player with a sound and sense of modern expression that rivaled the best 50s work of Thelonious Monk and Elmo Hope! This session is Herbie's only one for the Bethlehem label – but it stands nicely next to his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s issue. Cover has light ringwear.)
Herbie Nichols Trio —
Love, Gloom, Cash, Love ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums ever recorded by pianist Herbie Nichols – an incredible player with a sound and sense of modern expression that rivaled the best 50s work of Thelonious Monk and Elmo Hope! This session is Herbie's only one for the Bethlehem label – but it stands nicely next to his ... (Jazz) read more CD
Herbie Nichols Trio —
Love, Gloom, Cash, Love (Avenue Jazz pressing) ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the few albums ever recorded by pianist Herbie Nichols – an incredible player with a sound and sense of modern expression that rivaled the best 50s work of Thelonious Monk and Elmo Hope! This session is Herbie's only one for the Bethlehem label – but it stands nicely next to his ... (Jazz) read more CD
Harold Ousley —
Harold Ousley – Tenor Sax ... LP Bethlehem, 1961. Fair ... Out Of Stock
A legendary album from this tenor genius from Chicago – a hell of a player who emerged in the same generation as Clifford Jordan, John Gilmore, Eddie Harris, and Johnny Griffin – yet never fully got his due! The album's easily one of the most sharp-edged for the Bethlehem label – ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – hard to find! NOTE: Vinyl has an edge chip at the start of each side – right before playing. Plays with some clicks and crackles. Cover has light wear and a split top seam.)
Charlie Persip & The Jazz Statesmen —
Right Down Front (aka Charlie Persip & The Jazz Statesmen) ... LP Bethlehem, 1960. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A killer hardbop session – and a long lost classic! This stunning set is one of the best, and hardest sessions ever cut for the Bethlehem label – and it's got a raw pounding groove that sounds a lot more like some of the classic soul-tinged hardbop coming out on Prestige during the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Oscar Pettiford —
Another One ... CD Bethlehem/Rhino, 1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Don't let the Another One title make you think this is some passable record that repeats earlier ideas – because the set is a real gem in the 50s catalog of bassist Oscar Pettiford, and one of his strongest dates as a leader! Pettiford really sparkles here – leading a great group that ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print)
Oscar Pettiford —
Basically Duke (10 inch LP) ... LP Bethlehem, 1954. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Basically Duke, but a whole lot more too – a beautiful set from Oscar Pettiford, and ostensibly a session of Ellington material – but one that features some great arrangements that really go past the obvious! Tunes are partially penned by Duke, and material is played by a hip octet ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, with obi – TOJJ 1019.)
Oscar Pettiford —
Finest Of Oscar Pettiford (aka Another One) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Don't let the Another One title make you think this is some passable record that repeats earlier ideas – because the set is a real gem in the 50s catalog of bassist Oscar Pettiford, and one of his strongest dates as a leader! Pettiford really sparkles here – leading a great group that ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Joe Puma —
East Coast Jazz No 3 (10 inch LP) ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the best records ever from guitarist Joe Puma – a player who offered his talents as a sideman on many great sessions of the 50s, but who really shines here as a leader on his own! Puma's got a clean, clear, careful touch on the strings – one that reminds us a lot of Tal Farlow ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is nice – and vinyl is nice and clean overall.)
Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Some of the best work ever from one of the most under-acknowledged jazz composers and arrangers of the 50s! Johnny Richards is probably best known for his recordings with Stan Kenton in the early part of the decade – but when he moved out on his own, he developed a tremendous sound that was ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has a promo stamp, a small trace of price sticker, and light wear.)
Betty Roche —
Take The A Train (2nd cover) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the few small group sessions from vocalist Betty Roche – a singer who was known for her work with Duke Ellington, but who sounds even better in this setting! Betty's got a style that's warmly raspy – a bit more edge than some of the cooler vocalists on the Bethlehem label at the ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Rouse & Paul Quinichette —
Chase Is On (70s pressing) ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A killer – and one of the greatest records ever cut on Bethlehem! Charlie Rouse and Paul Quinichette go head to head in a hard-blown session that's very different than most of the work on Bethlehem – grooving in a free-wheeling "chase" mode, as you might guess from the title ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Charlie Shavers —
Complete Charlie Shavers With Maxine Sullivan ... CD Bethlehem/Avenue, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
An unusual slice of work by trumpeter Charlie Shavers – proof of his vitality and the range of his powers during the 50s! The first 4 tracks feature Shavers in a sextet with Hank D'Amico, Bennie Morton, Ken Kersey, Aaron Bell and Panama Francis, and some narration by Al Jazzbo Collins! ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charlie Shavers —
Most Intimate – Mood Interpretations By Charlie Shavers ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wonderfully sweet work from trumpeter Charlie Shavers – a set that has Shavers blowing on ballads over larger orchestrations – in a style that's really our favorite side of his music! Charlie's horn already has a long legacy by the time of this record – a slightly mature style ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nina Simone —
I Loves You Porgy/
Bethlehem, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Bethlehem, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s stereo Japanese Columbia pressing – COJY-9034 – with obi and insert.)
Bethlehem, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
A classic set of early jazz recordings by Nina Simone – one of her first albums ever, but already with an approach that's quite different from other singers of the time! Nina's singing a fair bit of standards here, but she brings a deeply personal approach to the material – inflecting ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing. Cover has split seams, staple holes at the top right corner, light wear and aging, and some small stained spots in back.)
Nina Simone/Bethlehem, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A classic collection of work from Bethlehem Records – a package that brings together some of their strongest jazz singers of the time, under a cover image that's similar to the first album by Nina Simone! The difference here is that the record features a killer non-LP track by Nina – ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Zoot Sims —
Down Home (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... $7.99
An insane record – simply insane! Mel Torme wrote the California Suite as a tribute to his home state during the glorious postwar years of growth and boom – and it contains some of the weirdest songs he ever sung! At the base, the work is driven by the same west coast jazz ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing on Cayre.)
Mel Torme —
It's A Blue World ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the most beautiful albums ever from the great Mel Torme – and a set that's a bit different than his other work for the Bethlehem label too! The set features Mel singing to lush backings from arranger Al Pellegrini – who brings in a mode that definitely lives up to the blue tones ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some gloss peel at the opening, a thin piece of paper with artist/title taped to the spine, tiny split in the bottom seam, and DJ Copy stamps and notes in pen in back.)
Mel Torme —
It's A Blue World (80s pressing) ... LP Bethlehem/Affinity (UK), 1955. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the most beautiful albums ever from the great Mel Torme – and a set that's a bit different than his other work for the Bethlehem label too! The set features Mel singing to lush backings from arranger Al Pellegrini – who brings in a mode that definitely lives up to the blue tones ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mel Torme —
Mel Torme At The Crescendo ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great little live set from Mel Torme – and one that features the same jazzy style as his studio albums for the Bethlehem label from the 50s! The combo behind Mel is a smallish one – Marty Paich on piano and arrangements, Larry Bunker on vibes, Don Fagerquist on trumpet, Max Bennett ... (Vocalists) read more CD
