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Cadet, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
One of the grooviest records ever – a sublime blend of African percussion, soulful orchestrations, and Dorothy Ashby's amazing electric harp! By the time of this landmark album, Dorothy had been knocking around the jazz world for a number of years, but it wasn't until she hooked up with ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cadet/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 29.99
One of the grooviest Dorothy Ashby albums of the 60s – a set that has her already-great jazz work on harp backed by Chicago soul arrangements from Richard Evans – all in a blend that's somewhere in the territory of the Soulful Strings, but even groovier! And as an added bonus, Odell ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cadet/Lilith (Italy), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99
Heavy duty fuzzy funk – and a landmark album from one of the most Hendrix-inspired groups of the early 70s! The style here is guitar funk with plenty of rock thrown in – all really fuzzed-up in production, and often a bit distorted – so that the group are kind of a lost link ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Cadet, 1966. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
The first LP by this stormin' organ jazz combo from Chicago, featuring the great Odell Brown on organ, Artee (Duke) Payne on alto, and Thomas Purvis on tenor. Includes loads of great tracks, like their originals "Enchilada Joe", "Raising the Roof", and "A Cool ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, with Cadet inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout grommet.)
Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
An excellent bit of funky stuff from LA trumpeter Bobby Bryant. The set was recorded for Cadet in LA, features tight arangements by Bryant, and a lot of nice long cuts that have a bit more of a groove than some of his other recordings (although most of them are pretty great). Tracks include " ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing.)
Cadet, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Two nice jazzy numbers from Ray's days with Richard Evans at Cadet! "Little Suzie" is a remake of Ray's earlier hit for Columbia – done here with a more bass heavy groove, and more piano on the beat, making the tune much more of a dancer than before! "City Tribal Dance" ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has small stickers.)
Cadet/Universal (Japan), 1966. Used ... $11.99
An excellent example of the massive groove that Ray Bryant set up during his 60s years at Cadet – a simple soul jazz trio style, but augmented with dual horn backing – which makes for a tightly stepping sound that's all-soulful, all the way! Bryant's left hand is nice and hard on the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Cadet, 1967. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Cadet, 1966. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Straight, strong, and soulful sounds from guitarist Kenny Burrell – quite possibly one of his best albums of the 60s, thanks to a really well-focused sound throughout! The groove here is nice and tight – a cooking little rhythm section that features Richard Wyands on piano, Martin ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Cadet/Verve, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Possibly the greatest album ever by the legendary Chicago soul singer Terry Callier! Terry's rich mellow voice is mixed with superb arrangements from the Cadet studio team, with Charles Stepney at the head, and the result is completely sublime. The songs are longer than on earlier albums – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cadet, 1969. Very Good ... $4.99
More than a usual greatest hits comp – this LP brings together a very tasty batch of Dells tracks from the late 60s, a number of which were either not on LP, or are very tough to find on wax. Titles include "Hallways Of My Mind", "O-O, I Love You", "There Is", ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing.)
Dells —
Dells Greatest Hits Vol 2 ... LP Cadet, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Excellent stuff – even better than the first volume! By this point in their career, The Dells were pushing past their earlier sound, into a baroque harmony approach that was beyond compare – and which still stands today as some of the finest soul to ever come out of Chicago. The tracks ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cadet/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... $18.99
Forget Dionne Warwick, and think Burt Bacharach – because on this sublime little set, The Dells are singing some of Burt's greatest tunes ever – all set to impeccable arrangements by the legendary Charles Stepney! The album's more wonderful than you might even expect – a true ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dells —
Dells Sing Dionne Warwick's Greatest Hits ... LP Cadet, 1972. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Forget Dionne Warwick, and think Burt Bacharach – because on this sublime little set, The Dells are singing some of Burt's greatest tunes ever – all set to impeccable arrangements by the legendary Charles Stepney! The album's more wonderful than you might even expect – a true ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dells Sing Dionne Warwick's Greatest Hits ... CD 18.99(Cover has some wear with a cut corner.)
Dells —
Like It Is – Like It Was ... LP Cadet, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An incredible combination of the two sides of The Dells – a set that has them presenting older tracks and newer material – all with sublime arrangements from the fantastic Charles Stepney, who'd really been transforming their sound from the There Is album onward! Stepney brings in a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dells —
Mighty Mighty Dells ... LP Cadet, 1974. Very Good ... $3.99
Excellent later album by the Dells that has them working with Don Davis on production, and singing in an excellent smooth soul setting that still lets their raspy soulful harmonies shine through, but which also gives them some excellent seventies grooves in the background. Nearly every cut's a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dells —
Musical Menu ... LP Cadet, 1969. Very Good- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of The Dells' best albums from this period – and a real Cadet studios masterpiece, thanks to some incredibly groovy arrangements by Charles Stepney! The sound's a bit like some of the Rotary Connection albums put together under Stepney's supervision – but given that the group is ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam.)
Cadet, 1972. Very Good ... $8.99
A wonderful record from the Dells – with stellar Cadet production and arrangements by Charles Stepney! This one has a very cool way of putting the tracks together, so that there's these little "segues" in between each cut – short instrumental grooves that are actually quite ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dells —
Sweet As Funk Can Be ... CD Cadet/Playback, 1972. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A wonderful record from the Dells – with stellar Cadet production and arrangements by Charles Stepney! This one has a very cool way of putting the tracks together, so that there's these little "segues" in between each cut – short instrumental grooves that are actually quite ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Sweet As Funk Can Be ... LP 8.99(Still sealed.)
Cadet, 1968. Very Good ... $7.99
Fantastic bit of Chicago soul, featuring the Dells at their most mature, banked in amazing arrangements by the great Charles Stepney. There's a long version of "Stay In My Corner", plus the great title cut, and two fantastic tracks that have some great John Cage-esque prepared piano on ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing. Cover has light edge wear and a hype sticker.)
Cadet, 1969. Very Good ... $6.99
An amazing album by the great guitarist Eddie Fisher – and completely unlike his later funk records! Eddie plays stripped down jazz with a small combo that includes organ by Robert Selby, bass by Paul Jackson, and some rhythm guitar by Phil Westmoreland – and the twin-guitar approach ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing.)
Cadet/Get On Down, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A killer album of funky blues – recorded by Howlin Wolf during the period when Chess/Cadet was backing its older artists up with some of the newer funk musicians it had working in its studios! The overall sound works quite well – and although purists at the time moaned at the way ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Howlin Wolf —
Howlin Wolf Album ... CD Cadet/Get On Down, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of funky blues – recorded by Howlin Wolf during the period when Chess/Cadet was backing its older artists up with some of the newer funk musicians it had working in its studios! The overall sound works quite well – and although purists at the time moaned at the way ... (Blues) read more CD
Howlin Wolf —
Howlin Wolf Album ... LP Cadet, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of funky blues – recorded by Howlin Wolf during the period when Chess/Cadet was backing its older artists up with some of the newer funk musicians it had working in its studios! The overall sound works quite well – and although purists at the time moaned at the way ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cadet Concept pressing with deep groove. Cover has light ring wear, a name in marker on back, and a small split on the bottom seam.)
Illinois Jacquet, Budd Johnson, James Moody —
Mood To Be Wooed ... LP Cadet, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Mellow late night tracks by some of Chess' greatest tenor stars! Budd Johnson plays "The Cardinal", "Begin The Beguine", and "Love I've Found You" to arrangements by Melba Liston. James Moody plays "I Remember Clifford", "Dorothee", and "All ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Ahmad Jamal —
Heat Wave ... LP Cadet, 1966. Very Good+ ... $9.99
This mid 60s set for Cadet finds Jamal and his trio, featuring Jamil Nasser on bass and Frank Gant on drums playing it cool despite the title – which is actually the Irving Berlin penned lead track. Other tracks include a rendition of Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas", the latin-tinged ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a little peeling on the back.)
Cadet, Late 50s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
A 2LP set that collects some of Ahmad Jamal's best work for Argo and Chess – put together with a really wonderful selection of tunes! Some of the tracks feature Jamal in his standard trio format, especially caught live, which was always a success – but others feature larger backings, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Etta James —
Tell Mama (180 gram – lavender colored mono pressing) ... LP Cadet/4 Men With Beards, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A really unique album from the great Etta Jones – a session recorded down in Muscle Shoals, and not in Chicago – a setting that gives James an extra sort of deep soul power! The backing is nicely different than some of the other Chess material – killer work from the legendary ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 585 copies!)
Ramsey Lewis —
Another Voyage ... LP Cadet, 1969. Very Good ... $7.99
Sweet, funky, and outtasite – one of Ramsey Lewis' greatest albums of the 60s – cut under the supervision of Chicago soul maestro Charles Stepney! The album's an amazing mix of jazz, funk, and the more baroque and spacey elements – that were running through the Chicago soul and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing.)
Cadet, 1966. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Goin Latin, and goin groovy too – thanks to some wonderful arrangements from Chicago soul legend Richard Evans – who really helps Ramsey Lewis open up his sound on the set! The format's less straight Latin than you might expect from the title – and Evans brings in a bouncing, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing. Cover has some aging on back.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Piano Player ... LP Cadet, 1969. Very Good- ... $2.99
One of Ramsey Lewis' best albums of the 60s – a killer Cadet record that stands right up there with classics like Maiden Voyage and Mother Nature's Son! As on those records, arrangements here are mostly by Charles Stepney, who comes up with that righteous blend of soul, strings, and jazz ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cadet, 1970. Very Good+ ... $7.99
One of the hardest-hitting electric sets ever cut by Ramsey Lewis – a live performance from the start of the 70s, done with a really gritty groove! Ramsey's on both Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano – the former of which is played with even more forces than on his Cadet studio ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing. Cover has a split spine and some ring & edge wear.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Them Changes ... CD Cadet/Elemental (France), 1970. New Copy Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the hardest-hitting electric sets ever cut by Ramsey Lewis – a live performance from the start of the 70s, done with a really gritty groove! Ramsey's on both Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano – the former of which is played with even more forces than on his Cadet studio ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Them Changes ... LP 7.99(Limited edition!)
Cadet, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
Classic pop soul jazz from the inventor of the genre! Ramsey's funky piano is backed by some soulful arrangements handled by Richard Evans – in a really tight style that includes great percussion, electric bass, and an all-out kicking style that makes even the mellowest tunes groove! Evans ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing.)
Rotary Connection —
Hey Love ... LP Cadet, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A massively beautiful piece of work by "the new Rotary Connection" – a version of this groundbreaking Chicago soul ensemble which featured Phil Upchurch, Henry Gibson, and Charles Stepney – the cream of the Chicago production scene! Minnie Riperton's still in the band on ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cadet, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $7.99
"Respect" is one of the best tracks by this classic Chicago group – and it's got a great intro that you'll recognize from a famous sample, and a nice spooky groove that runs through the track! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels has some marker.)
Cadet, 1969. Very Good- ... $19.99
Amazing soul from Rotary Connection – and one of their greatest albums! The "songs" concept has the group working over a bunch of tunes by other folks – and the record features many late 60s rock titles, redone with the group's incredible baroque soul sound. Charles Stepney ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cadet Concept pressing. Cover has some ring wear.)
Cadet/Dusty Groove, 1970. Used ... $7.99
Amazing soul from Chess Records – and an album that almost feels like some lost small-label soul set, or a batch of rare funky 45s! Shades Of Brown are an ultra-hip male group from Chicago – a quartet of singers with the range and depth of The Temptations or Dells at their best, ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cadet, 1967. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Marlena Shaw's first-ever album – and while not as all-out righteous as some of her later work, still a really unique record that quickly put Marlena head and shoulders above the rest of the pack! The record's a mix of jazzy vocal numbers and heavier soul tunes – arranged by Richard ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Cadet, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
An amazing batch of sophisticated soul tracks – and a favorite with the righteous groove scene! On the surface, the record's a combination of jazz and soul tracks in the same mode that you'd find on some of Nancy Wilson's albums for Capitol during the same time – but digging deeper, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cadet, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Richard Evans wrote and arranged "Burning Spear" for his Soulful Strings, and the track went onto become one of the biggest hits for Chess in the late 60's. Nice groove, and the trippy version of the Beatles track on the flip is pretty great, too! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has small stickers.)
Cadet, 1967. Sealed ... $9.99
Seminal instrumental groovers from the Chicago Chi-soul scene! This great group was led by Chess/Cadet soul arranger Richard Evans, and it featured many of the instrumentalists who made Chess records so great – like Cleveland Eaton, Charles Stepney, Morris Jennings, and Phil Upchurch. The ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Soulful Strings —
Magic Of Christmas ... LP Cadet/Verve, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest Christmas albums we've ever heard – and maybe one of the coolest sets ever from this legendary soul instrumental project from Chicago! The Soulful Strings are already great on other albums, but they really blow us away here with the way they completely transform familiar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Soulful Strings —
String Fever ... LP Cadet, 1969. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever by the Soulful Strings – certainly the hippest, and the one with some of the most complex moments! The record still features arrangements by Richard Evans – who's even better here than before – but you can also feel the presence of Donny Hathaway, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light aging.)
Cadet, 1968. Very Good ... $24.99
Who'd have thought that Chess would be the US company to release this nice bit of groovy psych pop by Britain's Status Quo – but then again, who cares? Includes their fantastic track "Pictures Of Matchstick Men", plus "Ice In The Sun", "Elizabeth Dreams", "S ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo Cadet Concept pressing with deep groove. Vinyl appears foggy and plays with surface noise.)
Sonny Stitt —
Mr Bojangles (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Cadet/Universal (Japan), 1973. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet 70s work from Sonny Stitt – quite different than his bop years, but with a smooth funky finish that puts it in the same territory as CTI or Kudu Records in the 70s! Sonny's getting full backing here – arrangements by Don Sebesky, who crafts some elegant and slinky sounds for the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, 2002 pressing with 24-bit mastering – includes obi!)
Cadet, 1975. Very Good ... $4.99
Sonny Stitt in a sweet electric funk mode – working here in a style that's almost more CTI/Kudu than the usual Cadet Records groove! Arrangements are by James Brown heavyweight Pee Wee Ellis – who also plays some moog on the set – and other players include Wilbur Bascomb on bass, ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has half split top and bottom seams wwith a cut corner.)
Sonny Stitt & Zoot Sims —
Inter-Action ... LP Cadet, 1965. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice little set by Sonny Stitt and Zoot Sims – recorded in Chicago after the two had played together at the Plugged Nickel in the Windy City! Backing is by the trio of pianist John Young – who gives the album a rolling bottom groove that shows off the Chicago sound of the early 60s ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing. Cover has a cutout grommet.)
Sonny Stitt & Zoot Sims —
Inter-Action ... CD Cadet/Universal (Japan), 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
A nice little set by Sonny Stitt and Zoot Sims – recorded in Chicago after the two had played together at the Plugged Nickel in the Windy City! Backing is by the trio of pianist John Young – who gives the album a rolling bottom groove that shows off the Chicago sound of the early 60s ... (Jazz) read more CD
(2018 release with obi, re-uses artwork from 2011 pressing.)
Cadet, 1969. Sealed ... $26.99
Muddy's grooving hard and funky – with help from Cadet studio funksters like Charles Stepney, Phil Upchurch, Louis Satterfield, and Morris Jennings – one of the best ever of the once oft-maligned, now oft-beloved funk era Chess/Cadet albums! After The Rain has more of Muddy's classic ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue still sealed.)
Cadet/Third Man, 1968. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $18.99
The funk-tinged, pyschedelic soul album from Muddy Waters – one that irritated many a blues purist in its day – but it's finally reaching its earned status as a leftfield gem! You know, in the immediate years after this one (and similar funky blues albums on Chess/Cadet) was released, ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a gatefold sleeve with poster!)
Cadet, 1968. Near Mint- ... $49.99
The funk-tinged, pyschedelic soul album from Muddy Waters – one that irritated many a blues purist in its day – but it's finally reaching its earned status as a leftfield gem! You know, in the immediate years after this one (and similar funky blues albums on Chess/Cadet) was released, ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cadet Concept pressing with deep groove in a black cover.)
Johnny Guitar Watson —
Gettin' Down With Johnny Guitar Watson ... LP Cadet, Early 60s/1977. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
70's issue of this insanely wonderful early session by Johnny Guitar Watson – originally recorded for Chess in the early 60s, and featuring Johnny on piano, not guitar! Despite the sexy 70's cover (an attempt to cash in on Johnny's hit records at the time), this one's a beautiful set of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Cadet, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Monster funk from Hammond hero Reuben Wilson – an album of hard-burning, bad-walking tunes that are a fair bit different than most of his other work! Although Wilson recorded some pretty traditional organ jazz for the Blue Note and Groove Merchant labels, this album has him working with his ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Reuben Wilson & The Cost Of Living —
Got To Get Your Own ... CD Cadet/Dusty Groove, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
Monster funk from Hammond hero Reuben Wilson – an album of hard-burning, bad-walking tunes that are a fair bit different than most of his other work! Although Wilson recorded some pretty traditional organ jazz for the Blue Note and Groove Merchant labels, this album has him working with his ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
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