A lost bit of sunshine pop from the New York scene – the one and only album by the Blades Of Grass! The group's got a sound that's much more in keeping with the California scene of the time – bits of pop harmony, Brit-inspired rocking, and clear strands of influence from groups like ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A lesser-known set from vocalist Matt Dennis – not as well-remembered as his 50s dates for RCA and Kapp, but still pretty darn great nonetheless! Matt's working here with full backings from Sy Oliver – in a set that showcases his talents more as a singer than a songwriter – but ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Vinyl has a click during "Your Family". Cover has light wear, spot of pen.)
Bobby sings his hit version of "Do You Wanna Dance", plus a selection of numbers that includes originals like "Mardi Gras Rock", "Responsible", and "Good Lovin Is What I Need" – as well as soul covers of songs like "Ebb Tide", "I ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jackie McLean —
Fat Jazz ... CD Jubilee/Fresh Sound (Spain), Late 50s. Used ...
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Early pre-Blue Note hardbop by Jackie McLean – and one of the few recordings to feature his sextet with Ray Draper! Draper was a real legend in late 50s jazz – a tuba (?) player, believe it or not, with a sound that was dark, brooding, and very modern – very unlike you'd expect ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Two hard to get early recordings from one of the architects of the hard bop sound, and certainly one of the foremost alto saxophonists of the 50s and 60s. Fat Jazz is a classic pre-Blue Note recording by McLean – one of the few recordings to feature his sextet with Ray Draper! Draper was a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic trio session from Charles Mingus – one of the few he ever recorded! The set's got Mingus on bass, working with regular drummer Danny Richmond and pianist Hampton Hawes – an unusual choice for the record, but a player whose sense of freedom and intensity at this point really ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A classic trio session from Charles Mingus – one of the few he ever recorded! The set's got Mingus on bass, working with regular drummer Danny Richmond and pianist Hampton Hawes – an unusual choice for the record, but a player whose sense of freedom and intensity at this point really ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mellow modernism from Joe Puma – one of those guitarists who appeared on countless 50s sessions, then really seemed to disappear from records as the 60s wore on. This album's one of Puma's best – an easily swinging session that flows with warm group interplay, and which never seems to ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with small black and silver copy – vinyl and cover are nice!)
A really cool concept record from Della Reese – and an early album that shows just how deeply she approached her role as a jazz singer! The set's the "story of the blues" promised in the title – as Della both sings songs with older roots, and presents overarching narration ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear.)
Great work by Ray Terrace, brother of Pete Terrace – and a Latin bandleader who was hipper than even he was! Tracks include "Oye Carmela", "En El Barrio", "Confusion Mambo", "Loco Y Contento", "Cuchifrito Man", and Herbie Hancock's "Water ... (Latin) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Ilene Woods —
It's Late ... CD Jubilee/Warner (Japan), 1956. Used ...
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Amazing late nite vocals from Ilene Woods – a singer we only know from this classic album on Jubilee! The record's that great sort that hardly ever got made much in later years – one of those dreamy late 50s sessions that floats along with effortless ease – pillowy backdrops from ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Includes tracks by The Marylanders, The Orioles, The Dominoes, The Top Notes, Bob Knight Four, The Ravens, and The Ray O Vacs – 14 tracks in all. (Soul) CD