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Vicki Anderson —
Let It Be Me (double a-side single) ... 7-inch 
King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
King, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A pretty strong overview of Hank's fiercer R&B tunes for King Records – most of them cut at the end of the 50s, with that mean and lean style that actually could make Hank sound pretty darn scary! Titles include "It's Love Baby", "Sugaree", "Annie Had A Baby" ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label King/Capitol pressing. Cover has some wear with a mostly split bottom seam.)
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Hank Ballard definitely falls into the "one and only" category – especially with work as great as his sounds on this classic album for King Records! Hank sings in a style that's as badass as his look on the cover – as raw in these cuts as James Brown was during the same ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s reissue pressing. Cover has some ringwear.)
King, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A classic set of hard rockin R&B from Hank Ballard and the legendar Midnighters – as raw a batch of vocal group tracks you'd be hard pressed to find! The album features plenty of tunes from their "Annie" cycle of songs – including "Work With Me Annie", "Anni ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label King/Gusto pressing.)
King/Federal, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Unusual work from alto saxophonist Al Belletto, who recorded more famously for Capitol Records in the 50s! This set follows up the same color-strong sound of those albums – with the addition of a young Don Menza on tenor sax! There's some great harmony vocals at times – and the rest ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label deep groove King pressing! Cover has light tape traces, and a bit of seam splitting.)
CTI/King (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $9.99
Unusual work from the great George Benson – a wonderful session that was recorded by CTI during George's classic years for the label – but issued only briefly a number of years later, and slightly lost amongst the rest of his catalog! The material's great, though – and has George ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the CTI 50th Anniversary Special Collection!)
King (Japan), 1957. New Copy ... $9.99
That's Torys, as in Suntory's – the big Japanese distillery who's hosting this special performance of The Big Four – a crackling lineup that features soulful tenor from Hidehiko Matsumoto and drums from George Kawaguchi! The core group have an energy that's like the best American bop ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Jazz At The Torys ... LP 48.99(SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1957. Near Mint- ... $48.99
That's Torys, as in Suntory's – the big Japanese distillery who's hosting this special performance of The Big Four – a crackling lineup that features soulful tenor from Hidehiko Matsumoto and drums from George Kawaguchi! The core group have an energy that's like the best American bop ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Jazz At The Torys ... CD 9.99(Early 70s pressing – with obi!)
Big Four —
Original Big Four ... CD King (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Great work from a group who definitely earn their name – as the quartet was one of the biggest and best groups in the Japanese jazz scene at the time! The lineup features brilliant tenor from Hidehiko Matsumoto – a player who's young here, starting a decades-long run in jazz, but ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Cody Black/King/Outta Sight (UK), Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Two Northern Soul gems back to back! Cody Black's "I'm Slowly Molding" is a nice little tune that starts out with some walloping drums augmented by handclaps, and Cody's deeply felt soul vocals backed nicely with groovy harmonies and horns – soaring and building as the tune goes on ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
King/Gusto, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
We know Bostic's organ numbers are the stuff of mainstream dancefloors – but we never tire of digging up these old King LPs, just to hear his raspy-edged alto and fat tone on the organ! 14 numbers in all, from LPs and 45s, including "That's The Groovy Thing (parts 1 & 2)", ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
King, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Titles include "Flamingo", "Always", "Smoke Rings", "What No Pearls", "Jungle Drums", and "Seven Steps". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing.)
Earl Bostic —
Let's Dance With Earl Bostic (80s pressing) ... LP King, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
King, 1964. Very Good+ ... $5.99
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label pressing. Cover has a center split in the bottom seam.)
Tiny Bradshaw —
Powder Puff/King, 1953. Very Good ... $4.99
Joshua Breakstone —
Remembering Grant Green ... CD King/Bellaphon (Germany), 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
James Brown —
Don't Be A Drop-Out/King, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little soul number from James – backed with a really great b-side! "Don't Be A Drop Out" begins with these riffing horns, going high then dropping low, almost in a "Monkey Time" mode. James comes in with a great little vocal, a bit moralistic, perhaps, but also ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
James Brown —
Get It Together (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Beautiful soul from The Godfather, recorded in the period immediately after he discovered the choppy choppy guitar riff on the downbeat! Both parts swing hard hard hard, and the band is as tight as a pair of trousers after Thanksgiving! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label promo in a King "dots" sleeve.)
Polydor/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy ... $14.99
A really fantastic album from James Brown – and an unusual one, too – as it was only ever issued overseas back in the early 70s! The album's got a title that's similar to one of James' Christmas albums, but it's a completely different record – kind of a condensation of some of ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Hey America (180 gram pressing) ... LP 19.99(Limited edition!)
Polydor/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy ... $19.99
A really fantastic album from James Brown – and an unusual one, too – as it was only ever issued overseas back in the early 70s! The album's got a title that's similar to one of James' Christmas albums, but it's a completely different record – kind of a condensation of some of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hey America ... CD 14.99(Limited edition!)
King/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99
A great lost album from James Brown – and totally funky! The record's got a super-hip cover that shows James standing in a blue room with three fine foxy ladies, and the words "I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me" are emblazoned across the top – and the whole thing's as ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the JB & Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
James Brown —
I Got The Feelin' ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Funky funky funky! A nice one on King that shows the direction James Brown would take in the 70s – a bit harder and more funky than before, with even more of a focus on the instrumental talents of the ensemble! The band here is super-sharp – playing with that tightly focused, highly ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the JB & Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King/Polydor (Japan), 1966. Used ... $14.99
Quite possibly THE James Brown album of the mid 60s – a solid set of hard-grooving tracks, based around the monster title hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)"! The tune's one of those numbers that has been used a gajillion times over the years in commercials and promos – but which ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
James Brown —
I'm Shook/King, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
James Brown —
It's a Man's Man's Man's World ... LP King/Universal, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
James Brown, proud and loud – a smoking 60s album that provides a great link between his earlier styles and his freer roots – with a brilliant blend of funk, soul, and a touch of raw R&B! Given the power of The Godfather at this point, there's no denying that even the older cuts ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Brown —
It's A Mother ... LP King, 1969. Very Good ... $24.99
A definite mother from James Brown – the kind of all-funky album that few of his contemporaries could ever hope to match! If you've ever doubted the sheer raw power of James at the end of the 60s, the first few notes of this one will definitely make you a convert – and the stretched-out ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with split top and bottom seams.)
James Brown —
It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Further genius from James Brown at the start of the 70s – a record that's starting to show some of the more open-ended grooves he'd explore with the JBs on their own albums – longer, stretched-out tracks that are way more than simple funk and soul! There's a sense of freewheeling ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 28.99(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King (Japan), 1970. Used ... $28.99
Further genius from James Brown at the start of the 70s – a record that's starting to show some of the more open-ended grooves he'd explore with the JBs on their own albums – longer, stretched-out tracks that are way more than simple funk and soul! There's a sense of freewheeling ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
King, 1967. Very Good ... $29.99
Not as well-known as James Brown's live albums from the Apollo, but a really cooking set from the 60s that keeps up a plenty hard groove all the way through! As with most of James' live dates, the tracks here move at a clip that's often even faster than the studio work – played to perfection ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing – still in shrink!)
King, 1967. Very Good+ ... $39.99
Raw soul, indeed – a term that could have been coined for James Brown's vocal approach, and which probably makes one of its first appearances here on a record! The album's kind of a grab bag of earlier sides that James recorded for King, but it's a perfect showcase for his amazing sound in ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing, still in the shrink!)
King, 1965. Very Good+ ... $28.99
Here's where things really started getting interesting for James Brown! The album was issued right around the same time as James' single "Out Of Sight" on Smash – and like that track, "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" was one of the first to use that "instruments on the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black crown label pressing, still in the shrink with vintage price sticker!)
King/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $13.99
An incredible early album from James Brown – featuring 16 raw R&B tracks culled from his early years at King – and virtually the blueprint for so many other great things to follow! "Please Please Please" was James' first big hit – and as you probably already know, ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the JB & Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... $13.99
A tremendous turning point in the career of James Brown – and an album that points the way strongly to the even deeper funk of the 70s! The album's a hard-wailing batch of instrumental tracks played by the legendary James Brown Band of the late 60s – the pre-JBs ensemble that's gone ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the JB & Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
James Brown —
Pure Dynamite! ... LP King, 1964. Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Raw live energy from the great James Brown – and a record that comes hot on the heels of Live At The Apollo! Like that one, this set was supposedly "recorded on the spot" – and it's even harder, faster, and noisier than that classic – with a loud-bursting sound that ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy mono black label pressing w/o crown. Cover has wear and splitting.)
James Brown —
Sex Machine ... LP King, 1970. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
James Brown cooking it live – recorded (as the cover says) "at home in Augusta, Georgia with his bad self"! The groove here is a nice extension of earlier Apollo modes – one that shows the increasing funkiness of the James Brown Band, captured with a raw power that few other ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sex Machine ... CD 1.99(Sealed 80s French pressing – on Polydor. Cover has a French "prix casse" sticker in one corner.)
King (Japan), 1970. Used Gatefold ... $24.99
James Brown cooking it live – recorded (as the cover says) "at home in Augusta, Georgia with his bad self"! The groove here is a nice extension of earlier Apollo modes – one that shows the increasing funkiness of the James Brown Band, captured with a raw power that few other ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Sex Machine ... CD 1.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
King, 1971. Near Mint- ... $59.99
A legendary bit of fuzzy funk from James Brown – an important collaboration with the mighty Dave Matthews, who brings a more tripped-out feel to the record than some of James' other King sessions of the time! Matthews adds in lots of psych-influenced guitar – used very different than ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sho Is Funky Down Here ... CD 14.99(Black label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and small promo sticker.)
James Brown —
Super Bad ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Super Bad is right! This is hard-hitting funky James – from the badass cover right down to the extended tracks on the record, which point the way towards the hard live jamming of the classic Payback years! Everything wonderful is in place on the set – from the band's grooves at the ... (Soul) read more CD
(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King/Polydor, 1960. Used ... $7.99
One of James Brown's earliest full albums for King Records – and a set that kicks off with his monstrous reworkin of the tune "Think" – originally recorded by the Five Royales, but recast here by James as the blueprint for all the funky goodness in years to come! That track ... (Soul) read more CD
(Booklet cover has a faint mark from an old price sticker.)
King, 1968. Very Good+ ... $24.99
James' moving tribute to the late Little Willie John – a big influence, and a fellow label mate at King. There are some great deep soul tracks on here, and lots of groovy instrumentals. Plus, the cover's got a picture of James holding a Little Willie John album, and looking very touched. ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a bent corner, and small peeled spots from sticker removal.)
King/Seven Seas (Japan), 1981. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A Japanese-only album from alto great Richie Cole – captured here at the height of his powers! The set features a quintet with Bruce Forman on guitar and Smith Dobson on piano – and long tracks include "Ladybird", "I Can't Get Started", "Cherokee", and ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has a very small mark from an old sticker.)
Hank Crawford —
Cajun Sunrise ... CD Kudu/King (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Hank Crawford comes across here as much as a soul star as a jazz musician – as he sings on half the album's tracks, and delivers his trademark alto solos throughout! The album's got a similar vibe to some of Crawford's other CTI/Kudu material of the 70s – but the presence of vocals ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the CTI 50th Anniversary Special Collection!)
CTI/King (Japan), 1972. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99
Man, it's like a talent bomb exploded! This set's stuffed with work by some of the greatest jazz funk players of the early 70s – Johnny Hammond, Bob James, Deodato, George Benson, Joe Farrell, Stanley Turrentine, Freddie Hubbard, Grover Washington Jr, Hubert Laws, and others – all ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the CTI 50th Anniversary Special Collection!)
King, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Billy's working here with updated arrangements from Bergen White – and serves up a remake of "Old Black Magic", plus "Trying", "Fever", "Diane", "I'd Do Anything", "Faces", and "Butterfly". (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and a promo sticker.)
Deodato —
Deodato In Concert – Live At The Felt Forum ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An excellent little live set from Deodato – hard to believe because the sound's just as tight and funky as his studio albums, and possibly even more interesting because he manages to pull it off equally well in a live setting! The record features percussion by Airto, guitar by John Tropea, ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Deodato In Concert – Live At The Felt Forum ... LP 11.99(Part of the CTI 50th Anniversary Special Collection!)
Tina Dixon with Gene Nero —
Walk That Walk Daddy O/King, Late 40s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
King, 1950s/Early 60s. Sealed ... $2.99
King, Late 50s. Used ... $6.99
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
This is it – the classic stormer by Bill Doggett that made his group a hit with all the kids! The album features the original two-part version of "Honky Tonk", plus the rarer "Honky Tonk Number Three", which as a wailing bit of vocals next to the chorus. Other tracks ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Bill Doggett —
Hot Doggett (pink cover) ... LP King, Late 50s. Good ... Out Of Stock
Nicely grooving work from organist Bill Doggett – in a stepping R&B mode that's in the style of his more famous work on tracks like "Hold It" or "Honky Tonk" (neither of which are on this album.) The group's a quartet, with Percy France on tenor, Shep Shepherd on ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam and spine.)
King, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
King, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
King (Japan), 2015. New Copy 2 CDs ... $32.99
A wonderful double-length set from this bossa piano legend – and a set that doesn't just feature the familiar standards promised in the title, but includes a number of bossa classics too! Joao's piano is right out front in the mix – working in a jazzy quartet that also includes really ... (Brazil) read more CD
Champion Jack Dupree —
Sings The Blues ... CD King/Gusto, Early 50s. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Early King Records material by Champion Jack Dupree – a hell of a pianist, and a heck of a great singer too – working almost as a raconteur on some of the best songs on this collection! The music has deep roots in New Orleans, where Jack must have really honed his piano skills – ... (Blues) read more CD
Gil Evans & The Monday Night Orchestra —
Bud & Bird ... CD King/Electric Bird, 1987. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
King/Sundazed, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99 15.99
A fantastic set of music from the legendary Charlie Feathers – a rockabilly giant who walked the same Tennessee scene as Elvis, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis – but one who was never able to hit the heights! Here, Feathers is at the height of his powers – coming off of seminal ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
5 Royales —
Dedicated To You ... LP King, 1957. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A super record from the 5 Royales – the kind of hard-edged classic that makes their King albums always worth seeking out – especially as they're great all the way through, without any filler at all! The vocals are amazing – thanks to the lead talents of the legendary Loman ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Danish pressing on Sing – with session details!)
5 Royales —
Five Royales ... CD King, Late 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A stone killer from the legendary 5 Royales – one of the greatest groups to ever record for King Records in the 50s, and a key force in helping move things forward from doo wop to soul! The balance between Lowman Pauling's lead and the harmonies is amazing – a big inspiration on the ... (Soul) read more CD
5 Royales —
Five Royales Sing For You ... LP King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great set from one of our favorite R&B vocal groups of the 50s – a seminal combo featuring the amazing voice of Lowman Pauling – a singer that James Brown often claimed as a big influence! The Royales worked in a style that was a bit more focused than some of their contemporaries ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Danish pressing on Sing.)
5 Royales —
Monkey Hips & Rice – The 5 Royales Anthology ... CD King/Rhino, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Henry Glover —
Soft/King, Mid/Late 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
King (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $9.99
Sharp sounds from guitarist Jim Hall – a record that's filled with all the cool, complicated lines the musician could muster on his instrument – yet a record that also manages to swing a bit too! The sound here is a great evolution from the sound of Hall's music in the 50s – even ... (Jazz) read more CD
Jim Hall —
Live In Tokyo ... CD King (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A rare 70s set from guitarist Jim Hall – one that's got a cover that recalls Blue Note artwork used for Kenny Burrell, and recorded with a strong sound to match! The record's got maybe a bit more bite than some of Jim's airier sessions from the 70s – a strong power with Hall in the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Tomanao Hara —
Hot Red ... CD King (Japan), 1996. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Trumpeter Tomanao Hara's in great company here – blowing alongside American jazz heavyweights John Hicks on piano, Reggie Workman on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums – a group that really helps Hara find his best sort of soul! And despite the "hot" in the title, Tomanao blows it ... (Jazz) read more CD
Wynonie Harris —
All She Wants To Do is Rock/King, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
King, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Wynonie Harris —
Good Rocking Tonight – Best Of The Best ... CD Federal/King, Late 40s/Early 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Some of the best R&B you could ever buy! Wynonie Harris was one of the all-time greats – a raw, raunchy, hard-rockin singer who was getting into more trouble with the law, ladies, and booze than most 70s rock groups combined! Wynonie's songs for King are the stuff that kick-started rock ... (Soul) read more CD
Motohiko Hino —
Toko – Motohiko Hino Quartet At Nemu Jazz ... CD King (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet electric fusion from Japanese drummer Motohiko Hino – a set that's got a deeper vibe than some of his other work of the 70s! The set's a live one, and all tracks are quite long – played with an open, exploratory feel by the group – in ways that are almost an extension of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Yoshio Ikeda —
Sketch Of My Life ... CD King (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
It could well be argued that in the 70s, the Japanese jazz scene was possibly the greatest place to be a bassist – as players like Yoshi Ikeda really had a chance to stretch out their sound, and try something new with records like this! The album's a really inventive little set – warm, ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
King (Japan), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $9.99
Keyboardist Masaru Imada in a really great setting – working alongside a tight trombone lineup with a really bold sound! The style's still very much in the spirit of some of Imada's other 70s records – and he plays both acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes – yet the trombone work of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Takeshi Inomata —
Modern Punch For You ... CD King (Japan), Mid 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The punch here is in the groove – a nice little burst down at the bottom of the rhythms, which makes most of these tunes swing nicely! The set's a bit hard to describe right off the bat – but it's kind of a mix of jazz ensemble swinging with some groovier 60s modes – bits of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... $16.99
Nothing innocent about this record – because the groove is hard and heavy, wild and trippy – a really heady brew of funky jazz and more psychedelic influences – all recorded with some weird sounds in the background too! The album's a great one from Japanese groove pioneer Takeshi ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing.)
Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited —
Innocent Canon ... CD King (Japan), 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Nothing innocent about this record – because the groove is hard and heavy, wild and trippy – a really heady brew of funky jazz and more psychedelic influences – all recorded with some weird sounds in the background too! The album's a great one from Japanese groove pioneer Takeshi ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Innocent Canon ... CD 16.99(SHM-CD pressing – includes obi!)
Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalo —
Okinawa ... CD King (Japan), Late 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A groovy little record from the Count Buffalos group – an ensemble we know mostly for their heavier funk of the early 70s and late 60s – but who here step out in a clubbier mode with some sweet touches of disco! The group's still a jazz one at its core – but they've also added in ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Bull Moose Jackson —
All My Love Belongs To You/King, Early 50s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Bull Moose Jackson & His Buffalo Bearcats —
I Can't Go On Without You/King, 1948. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
King/Charly (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $11.99
Fumio Karashima —
Hot Islands (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD King/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A more electric album than usual from pianist Fumio Karashima – but in a great way too! The album has Karashima playing Fender Rhodes, mini-moog, and other keys – in addition to his usual acoustic piano – in a driving quartet lineup with bass from Miroslav Vitous and saxes from ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Part of the Deep Jazz Reality series!)
London/King (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99
Lovely work from Kimiko Kasai – easily one of the best female jazz vocalists on the Japanese scene in the 70s! Kimiko's got a wonderfully deep range – an ability to dip into lower notes when needed, but not in any sort of gimmicky way – just this full-voiced quality that makes ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Albert King —
Travelin To California ... LP King, 1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Great early work by Albert King – recorded for King Records too! Titles include "Travelin To California", "I Get Evil", "What Can I Do To Change Your Mind", "Let's Have A Natural Ball", "Dyna Flow", "Ooh Ee Baby", and "This ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Gusto pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Freddy King —
Let's Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King ... CD King, Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
King (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... $32.99
Japanese drummer Yoichi Kobayashi serves up a mighty tribute to the late, great Art Blakey – with a combo that features musicians who were all part of his Jazz Messengers group over the years! The album's got a rock-solid, romping groove that would have made Blakey proud – and as with ... (Jazz) read more CD
Lee Konitz & Charlie Haden —
Sweet & Lovely ... CD King (Japan), 1996. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
We love the music of Lee Konitz to death, but we've always had a special spot in our hearts for the kind of records that feature the altoist in a really stripped-down setting – so that we can really enjoy his crisp tone, and strong sense of imagination! This album's definitely one of those ... (Jazz) read more CD
King, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
King, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
Little Willie John —
All Around The World/King, 1955. Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
King, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
A pretty great collection of Little Willie John's classic work for King – issued in the 60s, after Willie got out of prison, with a title and an image of a jail cell that will never let him forget his debt to society! Fortunately, the music washes away all memories of that trouble, and the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has split seams and a promo sticker.)
King, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Beautiful work from one of the greatest R&B vocalists ever! Willie sounds wonderful on tracks that include "Talk To Me Talk To Me", "Uh Uh Baby", "Drive Me Home", "Tell It Like It Is", "Person To Person", "Until You Do", and "I'll ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Power Pak pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Charlie Mariano —
Jazz Intersession ... CD King (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A rare Japanese session from American reedman Charlie Mariano – and one of the few recorded documents of his time on the Tokyo scene! The album really captures Charlie at a pivotal – and under-recorded – point in his career – definitely stretching out from the tight lines ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
King, Early 60s. Good+ ... $14.99
Nothing too "teen" going on here – thanks to a group that features Rusty Bryant on tenor and Cal Collins on guitar! Tracks are nice and gritty, with romping rhythms and heavy organ from Hank – and titles include "Tonk Game", "Maranova", "Stand In ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label pressing. Cover has some clear tape on the seams with splitting in the bottom.)
King, 1964. Very Good ... $11.99
Some excellent soul jazz organ work from the great Hank Marr! After the myriad of fake live James Brown albums on King, we've come to distrust any liveness the label might promise – but even though the overall sound of this one seems to be studio with clapping dubbed in, the grooves are all ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has some tape along the top and bottom seams.)
Electric Bird/King (Japan), 1979. Used ... $16.99
Mikio Masuda plays plenty of keyboards here – Fender Rhodes, moog, clavinet, and melodica – and even a bit of acoustic piano too – all in a wonderfully soulful lineup with work from some key American fusion players! The album's got that tight style of the best Japanese fusion of ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
King (Japan), Mid 60s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $24.99
A really cool 7" single from Japan – with a stunning version of "Lullaby Of The Leaves" played by Sleepy Matsumoto on tenor with a small combo that includes organ! The other side features a straighter take on the theme of the film. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sticks McGhee —
Get Your Mind Out The Gutter/King, 1955. Good ... Out Of Stock
(Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Vinyl plays with noise and pops, a bit noisier on Side 2. Labels have some aging, light stains, and some pen.)
King (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... $18.99
A rare Japanese session from vocalist Helen Merrill – one of a few key 60s recordings she cut on the Tokyo scene, after initial fame in the US! The album features a great small group arranged by drummer Takeshi Inomata, played by a combo that includes alto, baritone, and trumpet – all ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
King (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $16.99
Way more than just a standard jazz vocal set – thanks to inventive arrangements from an acoustic combo – one who backs up singer Martha Miyake in ways that really let her take off! There's a subtle grace to the instrumentation – one that really supports the lead role of the ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $16.99
A classic set from one of Japan's greatest jazz vocalists of the 60s and 70s – like most other work of its type, sung completely in English, in a style that's very faithful to American jazz singers from years past! The set's a great no-nonsense outing – and Martha swings nicely with a ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1958. New Copy ... $16.99
Early jazz vocals from the Japanese scene – recorded in a late 50s stretch when the Tokyo scene was really taking off! The album's a split effort showcasing two different vocalists – Mitsuko Miyake on side one, and Kiyoko Maruyama on side two – both singers with a good command of ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
