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Pepper Adams & Donald Byrd —
Stardust – The Bethlehem Years (aka Motor City Scene) ... LP 
Bethlehem, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has some surface wear, a promo stamp, and a few small corner bumps.)
Australian Jazz Quartet —
Australian Jazz Quartet/
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Forget the hokey kangaroo picture on the cover, because the record's a mighty sweet set of 50s modern jazz – played by some key musicians from Australian who were working in the US at the time! The record's got a style that's somewhere between the hippest sessions of LA and Sweden at the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
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 ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Art Blakey —
Art Blakey's Big Band ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 CD
Art Blakey —
Art Blakey's Big Band ... CD Bethlehem/Ultra Vybe/Solid (Japan), 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Art Blakey —
Art Blakey's Big Band ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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
Also available Art Blakey's Big Band (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99(Japanese Sony pressing, with insert – SOPL 281BH.)
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
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
Art Blakey —
Hard Drive ... CD Bethlehem, 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
(80s pressing.)
Art Blakey —
Hard Drive (180 gram pressing) ... LP Bethlehem/BMG, 1957. New Copy (reissue)... 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
Bethlehem, 1954/1955. Used ... $2.99
A dozen tracks from Ruby Braff's 12" and 10" albums for the Bethlehem label – with work from Mundell Lowe on guitar, Johnny Guarnieri and Ellis Larkins on piano, Bob Wilber on tenor, and Al Klink on alto! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1954. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
One of the few albums ever as a leader from alto saxophonist Pete Brown – a less-remembered talent of his times, but a key link between the generations of bop and swing! The set was only issued as a 10" LP, but packs the full punch of most longer albums – sublime alto from Brown ... (Jazz) read more CD
Donald Byrd —
Motor City Scene ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Donald Byrd & Pepper Adams —
Motor City Scene ... CD Bethlehem, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
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
Conte Candoli —
Conte Candoli (Bethlehem) (aka Powerhouse Trumpet) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the best 50s albums from trumpeter Conte Candoli – and that's saying a heck of a lot, given how often Conte recorded during the decade! The set's got an edge you don't always find on other Candoli sessions – especially some of the large group material – and the group's ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Conte Candoli —
Sincerely, Conti ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1954. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of the tightest, sharpest sessions ever from trumpeter Conte Candoli – an early date done for Bethlehem Records, with a quartet setting that gives Conte plenty of room to cook! The solos are bold and fierce right from the start – with an energy that goes beyond even Candoli's work ... (Jazz) read more CD
Helen Carr —
Down In The Depths On The 90th Floor ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the darkest vocal jazz albums of the 50s – packaged with a great title and cover image that features a lone lit window in a New York skyscraper! Helen's got some incredible backing on the record – a small combo that includes Charlie Mariano on alto sax, Don Fagerquist on trumpet ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
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
Teddy Charles —
On Campus – Ivy League Jazz Concert ... LP Bethlehem, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available On Campus – Ivy League Jazz Concert ... CD 14.99(Original red label, deep groove pressing! Cover has some light wear, and a tiny bit of splitting in the middle of the bottom seam – but overall this is a great copy of this hard to find record.)
John Coltrane —
John Coltrane In The Winner's Circle ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Also available Winner's Circle (aka John Coltrane In The Winner's Circle) ... LP 59.99
John Coltrane —
Turning Point – The Bethlehem Years ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
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
Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good+ ... $59.99
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
(Original pressing – red label with deep groove! Cover has a small upper spine split, light surface wear with a spot of faded marker, promo stamps on the back.)
Peggy Connelly —
Peggy Connelly ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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 – ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy mono red label pressing! Vinyl is nice and clean – and cover is very nice – no splits.)
Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – red label and deep groove! Back cover has discoloration from age.)
Chris Connor —
Chris Connor Sings Lullabys Of Birdland ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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
(Red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light ring wear, small top seam split.)
Chris Connor —
Cocktails & Dusk (aka This Is Chris) ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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
Chris Connor —
Finest Of Chris Connor ... LP Bethlehem, Late 50s. Near Mint- 2LP ... 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
Bethlehem, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
A good collection of Chris' early work for Bethlehem records – not exactly the "rich sound" implied in the title, but as good as it gets for icy cool jazz vocals! The album features tracks that include backing by the Ralph Sharon combo, the Ellis Larkins trio, and the Vinnie Burke ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing – Distributed By King Records. Cover has light wear, small sticker remnants, split seams, and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Eddie Lockjaw Davis —
Eddie's Function ... LP Bethlehem, 1956/1957. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent early sides originally cut for King by Lockjaw, working in tight small group formats with Shirley Scott and Doc Bagby. Some of the trios are augmented with conga by Ray Baretto, but all the tracks pop nicely, and since these were originally cut for issue on 45s, there's an economy to the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue.)
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Joe Derise was great male vocalist from the 50s – one who only recorded a few sides under his own name, but really left his mark on music! Joe's got an easily swinging style that's a bit in the mode of other 50s male singers, like Bobby Troup or Jackie Paris – but he's also a bit more ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print 2013 pressing, includes obi.)
Joe Derise —
Joe Derise Sings ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Joe Derise was great male vocalist from the 50s – one who only recorded a few sides under his own name, but really left his mark on music! Joe's got an easily swinging style that's a bit in the mode of other 50s male singers, like Bobby Troup or Jackie Paris – but he's also a bit more ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Bob Dorough —
Devil May Care (with bonus track) ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album as incredible as its bulls-eye cover – 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 Bob's later work – vocalese inspired by Jon Hendricks, King Pleasure, Eddie ... (Vocalists) read more CD
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
Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... $9.99 13.99
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
(Recent 180 gram reissue. A nice copy.)
Duke Ellington —
Historically Speaking (180 gram pressing) ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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
Also available Historically Speaking ... LP 9.99
Bethlehem (Japan), 1960. Used ... $9.99
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
(Out of print 1993 Japanese pressing.)
Booker Ervin —
Book Cooks ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... Temporarily 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 CD
Also available Book Cooks ... CD 9.99
Bud Freeman —
Test Of Time ... LP Bethlehem, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Nice small group material – with Bud on tenor, Ruby Braff on trumpet, and either Ken Kersey or Dave Bowman on piano. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Russ Garcia/Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Great work from the godlike hands of Russ Garcia – one of the most underrated arrangers of the 50s, and a talent who really helped make the sound of Bethlehem Records great at the time! Garcia's leading a four-trombone frontline that includes Frank Rosolino, Herbie Harper, Tommy Pederson, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red label pressing, with deep groove! Vinyl has a click on one track, but plays really well overall – and cover is nice.)
Russ Garcia/Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the more loosely-constructed sides on the Bethlehem label – an imprint that's normally known for keeping the reigns in pretty tightly! The album features 3 longish tracks played by 3 different groups: "I'm Glad There Is You", played by a group led by Russ Garcia, and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dexter Gordon —
Daddy Plays The Horn ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... 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 CD
Dexter Gordon —
Daddy Plays The Horn ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... 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
(Japanese CBS pressing, with insert – 22AP 125.)
Dexter Gordon —
Daddy Plays The Horn (remastered edition) ... CD Bethlehem, 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
(2013 remastered edition.)
Bennie Green —
Hornful Of Soul ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer of an album from one of the best hardbop trombonists of the 50s! This side'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 group ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Herbie Harper —
Herbie Harper ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the most inventive albums we've ever heard from trombonist Herbie Harper – and that's saying a lot, given some of his other records! The group's an unusual one – with some key members that are likely – Jimmy Giuffre on tenor and baritone, Charlie Mariano on alto, and Jimmy ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, 2014 pressing – includes obi.)
Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... $33.99 39.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese pressing – PAP-23027(M) – with insert. Cover has some ringwear and edge wear.)
Johnny Hartman —
Songs From The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... Temporarily 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 ... LP 33.99
Johnny Hartman —
Songs From The Heart (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem, 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 ... LP 33.99
JJ Johnson & Kai Winding —
Nuf Said ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great mid 50s recordings by one of the greatest pairings in popular jazz of the time – the twin-trombone lead work of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding, both players who'd come from differing backgrounds, but who created a wonderful new sound together! The interplay between the trombones on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bethlehem/Rhino, 1956. Used ... $4.99 6.99
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 CD
(2001 Bethlehem Archives/Avenue Jazz pressing.)
Roland Kirk —
Third Dimension ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... 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
Roland Kirk —
Third Dimension ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 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
Roland Kirk —
Third Dimension ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 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
Jimmy Knepper —
Swinging Introduction To Jimmy Knepper ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great work from one of the most compelling trombonists of the 50s! Jimmy Knepper is probably best known for his excellent work on some of Charles Mingus' best records – but this set from 1957 shows that Knepper was also an extremely capable (if under-recorded) leader in his own right! The ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi – PAP 23020. Cover has a small cut corner.)
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
One of the few sessions ever cut as a leader by LA drummer Stan Levey – as tight a set of west coast bop as you'll ever find on the Bethlehem label – recorded with a really cooking sextet that includes Conte Candoli on trumpet, Richie Kamuca on tenor, Frank Rosolino on trombone, Leroy ... (Jazz) read more CD
Stan Levey —
Stanley The Steamer (aka This Time The Drum's On Me) ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
70s issue of the mid 50s recording from Levey, a nice little bit of bop from LA – featuring drummer Stan Levey at the head of a sextet that includes Dexter Gordon, Conte Candoli, Frank Rosolino, Lou Levy, and Leroy Vinnegar. Tracks are harder than the usual Bethlehem LA set, thanks to the ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a Special sticker in back and is faded a bit at the spine.)
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
A nice little bit of bop from LA – a tightly-crafted mid 50s date for the Bethlehem label – featuring drummer Stan Levey at the head of a great group of horn players! The album features some standout work from Dexter Gordon on tenor – making a rare appearance here as a sideman ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available This Time The Drum's On Me ... CD 6.99
Bethlehem, 1955. Used ... $6.99
A nice little bit of bop from LA – a tightly-crafted mid 50s date for the Bethlehem label – featuring drummer Stan Levey at the head of a great group of horn players! The album features some standout work from Dexter Gordon on tenor – making a rare appearance here as a sideman ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available This Time The Drum's On Me ... CD 14.99(2001 Avenue Jazz pressing. Barcode has a cutout hole, back cover of booklet has a gold promo stamp.)
Bethlehem/Columbia (Japan), 1961. Used ... $9.99
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
(2000 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Booker Little —
Booker Little & Friend (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... Temporarily 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
Also available Booker Little & Friend (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
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 CD
Charlie Mariano —
Charlie Mariano Plays ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1953. Used ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant early work from Charlie Mariano – key proof of his genius, and one of the main albums we'd recommend by him! The album has Charlie coming of his years in the Boston scene – boppish at some level, but blowing with a raspy soulfulness that really opens up his horn into new ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Charlie Mariano —
Charlie Mariano Plays ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1953. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant early work from Charlie Mariano – key proof of his genius, and one of the main albums we'd recommend by him! The album has Charlie coming of his years in the Boston scene – boppish at some level, but blowing with a raspy soulfulness that really opens up his horn into new ... (Jazz) read more CD
Charlie Mariano —
Charlie Mariano Plays ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant early work from Charlie Mariano – key proof of his genius, and one of the main albums we'd recommend by him! The album has Charlie coming of his years in the Boston scene – boppish at some level, but blowing with a raspy soulfulness that really opens up his horn into new ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Charlie Mariano —
Charlie Mariano Quartet ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Insanely wonderful early work from Charlie Mariano – some of the freshest, cleanest alto sax work of its time – blown with a tone and sense of soul that goes way beyond some of Mariano's contemporaries at the time! The album was recorded for Bethlehem Records, and is relatively ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
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
Howard McGhee —
Dusty Blue ... LP Bethlehem, 1961. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing on Affinity.)
Howard McGhee —
Dusty Blue ... CD Bethlehem (Japan), 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
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
Also available Dusty Blue ... CD 14.99
Howard McGhee —
Return Of Howard McGhee ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... Temporarily 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 with some great modern touches! The session really steps off from McGhee's earlier work nicely – and is noteworthy not only for Howard's great trumpet work, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
Howard McGhee —
Return Of Howard McGhee ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good+ ... 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 with some great modern touches! The session really steps off from McGhee's earlier work nicely – and is noteworthy not only for Howard's great trumpet work, but ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dave McKenna & Hal Overton —
Dual Piano Jazz ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A unique dual piano session from Dave McKenna and Hal Overton – and one that's nicely free of any sense of gimmick or cliche! The pair work together in a really loose, personal style – one that has the upfront push of a jazz trio date, but which also allows each musician room to ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
A key recording in the 50s career of modernist Hal McKusick – a spare and breezy session that really lets him display his unique approach to the alto sax! Hal's playing here in a very spare quartet – with only the guitar of Barry Galbraith, bass of Osie Johnson, and drums of Milt ... (Jazz) read more CD
Hal McKusick —
Hal McKusick Quartet – East Coast Jazz 8 ... LP Bethlehem, 1955. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A key recording in the 50s career of modernist Hal McKusick – a spare and breezy session that really lets him display his unique approach to the alto sax! Hal's playing here in a very spare quartet – with only the guitar of Barry Galbraith, bass of Osie Johnson, and drums of Milt ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hal McKusick Quartet – East Coast Jazz 8 ... CD 14.99
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
Charles Mingus —
East Coasting ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Sealed ... 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
Charles Mingus —
East Coasting (with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem, 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
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
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Experiments Of Charlie Mingus ... LP Bethlehem, 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 pressing on Cayre. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Charles Mingus —
Jazz Experiments Of Charlie Mingus ... CD Bethlehem, 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
Bethlehem, 1954. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.98
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 —
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label pressing, with deep groove! Vinyl and cover are very nice.)
Charles Mingus —
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry ... CD Bethlehem, 1957. New Copy ... 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
Charles Mingus —
Modern Jazz Symposium Of Music & Poetry (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD Bethlehem/Toshiba (Japan), 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
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1959/1960. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
One of the coolest jazz vocal albums you'll ever find! Frank Minion sings this suite of tracks billed as an "Introduction To Black Opium Street", and he puts the music together with little recitations in between the tracks, so that the whole thing sounds like one of the great Langston ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Soft Land Of Make Believe ... CD 11.99
Bethlehem (Japan), 1959. Used ... $11.99 14.99
One of the coolest jazz vocal albums you'll ever find! Frank Minion sings this suite of tracks billed as an "Introduction To Black Opium Street", and he puts the music together with little recitations in between the tracks, so that the whole thing sounds like one of the great Langston ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Also available Soft Land Of Make Believe ... CD 14.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
Red Mitchell —
Happy Minors ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A hell of a cooker from bassist Red Mitchell – a set that's got a sound that's way more mature and modern than you might guess from the image on the cover! Red's at the helm of a hip combo that also features sharp tenor from Zoot Sims and beautiful work on valve trombone from Bob Brookmeyer ... (Jazz) read more CD
Bethlehem/Rhino, 1956. Used ... $8.99
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
(Punch through barcode, promo stamp on back of booklet.)
Red Mitchell —
Red Mitchell ... LP Bethlehem, 1956. Very Good+ ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Red Mitchell ... CD 8.99
Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $14.99 18.99
A rare and exceptional vocal jazz LP – cut by the obscure Marilyn Moore, then the wife of Al Cohn – who's pictured in profile on the cover of the record! Marilyn's got a style that's somewhat raspy – clearly inspired by Billie Holiday at times, and not what you'd expect in ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Pat Moran —
Pat Moran Quartet ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Really lovely work from Pat Moran – leader of one of the grooviest groups of the 50s! The Pat Moran Quartet were unique in that they were both a jazz combo and a harmony vocal group – one that mixed two male voices and two female voices in a nicely swinging way that has plenty of ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Pat Moran Quartet —
Pat Moran Quartet/Bethlehem, 1956/1957. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily 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
(Out of print.)
Pat Moran Quartet —
While At Birdland ... LP Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of two 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 this album features ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing with deep groove – in nice shape! Cover has some very light wear near the opening edge, but this is a very nice copy overall.)
Pat Moran Quartet —
While At Birdland ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
One of two 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 this album features ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Terry Morel —
Songs Of A Woman In Love ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1955. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A really moody session of vocal jazz from the 50s – a near-lost date from singer Terry Morel, who we only know from this one album on Bethlehem! The album's got a feel that's a bit like some of Chris Connor's work for the label at the time – backing by a trio led by pianist Ralph ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Audrey Morris —
Voice Of Audrey Morris ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The voice of Audrey Morris is a great one – sweet, but also sad too – but never in a too-sentimental way, and perfect for the gentler touch of the Bethlehem label! Audrey's working here with backings penned by Marty Paich – who also plays celeste on the album, with a group that ... (Vocalists) read more CD
Bethlehem, 1957. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Sam Most in two wonderful settings – a large group on half the record, then a smaller combo with David Schildkraut on tenor, Bob Dorough on piano, and Tommy Potter on bass! Sam plays clarinet throughout, but uses some of the phrasing he'd be more likely to employ with a saxophone – a ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK Parlophone pressing. Flipback cover has some edge wear, light ring wear, small split on spine.)
Herbie Nichols Trio —
Love, Gloom, Cash, Love ... CD Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... Temporarily 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
Also available Love, Gloom, Cash, Love (Japanese pressing) ... CD 13.99
Bethlehem (Japan), 1957. Used ... $13.99 16.99
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
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Marty Paich, Herbie Harper, Larry Bunker, et al —
Jazz City Workshop ... CD Bethlehem, 1955. Used ... Out Of Stock
An excellent swinging Bethlehem session from the mid 50s – one that's recorded in LA, but with a sound that's way hotter than most of the label's other west coast sides! The group's extremely tight – and features Marty Paich on piano as the leader, next to great trombone from Herbie ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2014 pressing.)
Bethlehem, 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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 some ringwear and a promo stamp.)
