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Lorez Alexandria —
Lorez Sings Pres – A Tribute To Lester Young ... LP 
Federal, Late 50s. Very Good ... $24.99
A classic album from one of our favorite jazz singers ever – a set that really set a whole new standard for a generation! Even at this early stage, Lorez Alexandria was an amazingly accomplished vocalist – as you'll hear on this excellent selection of tunes from the Lester Young ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label King pressing with deep groove in the "Late Session" cover. Cover has clear tape on the seams.)
King, 1967. Very Good ... $6.99
Patti Austin —
Havana Candy ... CD 
CTI/King (Japan), 1977. Used ... $11.99
Havana Candy, indeed – as singer Patti Austin's in her sweetest mode of the 70s – stepping off of years of background vocals for others, and really emerging as a great soul star on her own! Patti got the chance to cut some soul singles back in her early days – but work like this ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Patti Austin —
Live At The Bottom Line ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1978. Used ... $9.99
A live set from the great Patti Austin – but done at a level that's every bit as tight as her studio work from the time! Patti's in a perfect balance between jazz and soul here – and works with sweet arrangements from Dave Grusin and Leon Pendarvis – the latter of whom also leads ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
King, Early 70s. Very Good ... $7.99
2 great raw R&B numbers from Hank Ballard. "Which Way Should I Turn" is a blues drenched ballad, with a raspy King groove churning underneath, and "Funky Soul Train" is a raw blast of R&B shout that doesn't quite deliver the hardcore funk you'd expect from the title, ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
King, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
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 ... $1.99
King, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $39.99
Killer work by one of King's best singers! This set features classic Hank Ballard singles from the 50s – compiled into one LP with an image of Hank on the front, stretching out under a spotlight. Titles include some hits – like "Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go" – plus ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small piece of clear tape on the top seam and some marker on back.)
Boyd Bennett & His Rockets —
Seventeen/King, 1955. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
George Benson —
Pacific Fire ... CD CTI/King (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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
Also available Pacific Fire ... LP 11.99(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 36.99(SHMCD pressing.)
King (Japan), 1957. Near Mint- ... $36.99
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, 1964. Very Good+ ... $3.99
(Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label pressing. Cover has a center split in the bottom seam.)
King, 1953. Very Good ... $4.99
James Brown —
America Is My Home (parts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch King, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A strange but great single from James Brown! The cut has a slow vamping "honky tonk" kind of groove – and James raps over the top about America, how great it is, and how much opportunity the country offers. The whole thing's got a very positive message – and the monologue is ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
James Brown —
Cold Sweat ... LP King, 1967. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A stone classic from Brother James – a wonderful 60s album that not only includes the incredible title track – one of James' best groovers from the time – but a set that also showcases his talents in so many other styles too! There's a few wonderful ballads – but completely ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover is in great shape. Vinyl has a few surface marks.)
King, 1969. Very Good- Gatefold ... $9.99
A great little album by James Brown – and very different than his other work! He cut this one with the groovy Dee Felice Trio – a jazz-based combo that he recorded on their own for King, on another very rare, very excellent record. The band's in similar form here, although not ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has an unglued seams.)
Polydor/Elemental (Spain), 1972. New Copy ... $9.99
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 9.99(Limited edition!)
James Brown —
I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me ... LP King, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue crown label pressing. Vinyl has a mark that clicks just a bit on "Get It Together". Cover has light wear and a 2 inch split in the bottom seam.)
King, Late 60s. Very Good ... $3.99
Both tracks are very nice, and the single is an excellent example of James at his strongest in the 60's. "If I Ruled The World" is a beautiful ballad soul cut, infused with the kind of subtle politics that James used before hitting his more radical days. "I Got The Feelin" has ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label King pressing.)
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.)
King/Universal (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $13.99
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
Also available It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In ... LP 39.99(Part of the Rare Groove Funk 1000 Best Collection!)
King, 1970. Near Mint- ... $39.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available It's A New Day – Let A Man Come In ... CD 13.99(German pressing.)
King, 1967. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
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+ ... $33.99
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, Late 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
An undisputed groover! The track's a killer uptempo one from James' later years on King – and it's got this amazing beat that snaps along at a full deep stride. Very nice stuff, and the kind of tight grooving that would show up later in his work with the JBs – done here earlier, with ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
James Brown —
Live And Lowdown At The Apollo – Vol 1 ... LP King/Solid Smoke, 1963. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Later reissue of this landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – but they also went out of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
James Brown —
Live At The Apollo ... LP King, 1963. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark album that forever changed the face of live recordings – and soul music too! As has been told and retold often, King records not only had the genius idea of bringing recording equipment into the Apollo Theater to catch James in a smoking live setting – the sort of show that ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing w/o crown. Cover has an ink stamp on back.)
King, 1965. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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!)
James Brown —
Please Please Please ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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!)
James Brown —
Popcorn ... CD King/Universal (Japan), 1969. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 —
Say It Loud – I'm Black & I'm Proud ... LP King, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A bomb! The title of this one says it all – a burning anthem of pride and power, issued in 1969, at the end of one of the most troubling decades in America. James answers all the Uncle Tom cries from his critics – and comes up with "Say It Loud", an instant chant that was ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Vinyl has a press flaw on the title track and a mark that clicks a bit on "Licking Stick". Cover has unglued seams, light creases in the front panel, and a peeled spot on back at the bottom of the spine.)
King, 1970. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sex Machine (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 19.99(Black label King pressing. Cover has light wear and some ink stamps inside the gatefold.)
King (Japan), 1970. Used Gatefold ... $19.99
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 ... LP 39.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
James Brown —
Sho Is Funky Down Here ... LP King, 1971. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... LP 27.99(Black label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and small promo sticker.)
James Brown —
There Was A Time/King, Late 60s. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
This is the kind of killer hard soul material that made James' late 60s years so incredible! "There Was a Time" is one of our favorite-ever tracks by him, and it's got a massive kind of soulful energy that's sometimes missing from other tracks at the time. "I Can't Stand ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing.)
King/Polydor, 1960. Used ... $5.99
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+ ... $19.99
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.)
CTI All Stars —
CTI Summer Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl Vol 1 to 3 ... CD 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!)
Billy Daniels —
New Black Magic ... LP King, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 9.99(Part of the CTI 50th Anniversary Special Collection!)
King, 1950s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
King, Late 50s. Used ... $4.99
Bill Doggett —
For Reminiscent Lovers – Romantic Songs By Bill Doggett ... LP King, 1960. Very Good ... $14.99
Bill Doggett —
Honky Tonk (pts 1 & 2) ... 7-inch King, Late 50s. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Dominoes —
Billy Ward & The Dominoes – All Their Hits (1951 - 1965) Vol 1 ... LP King, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
King, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Joao Donato —
Blue Bossa – The Collection Of Standards ... CD King (Japan), 2015. New Copy 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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 ... 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
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
Dee Felice Trio —
In Heat ... CD King/Bethlehem, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of soul jazz piano instrumentals – produced by James Brown! The Dee Felice Trio were a groovy combo from Cincinnati, and James Brown took a shine to them at some point in the late 60s. They backed James on one record, but their big moment was this album – which had ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jim Hall —
Jazz Impressions Of Japan ... CD King (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 —
Good Rockin Blues ... LP King, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
King, 1951. Good ... $4.99
Heathen —
Breaking The Silence (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Combat/King (Japan), 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
Motohiko Hino —
Toko – Motohiko Hino Quartet At Nemu Jazz ... CD King (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... 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!)
King, 1947. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Takehiro Honda —
Jodo ... LP King (Japan), 1971. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great trio date that has Takehiro Honda working with Reggie Workman on bass and Motohiko Hino on drums – an extremely great group that really takes off in this setting! The record is one of the freer sides from Honda at the time – done in the more open, lyrical modes that were coming ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi! Cover has some light aging near the top, but is nice overall.)
King, 1948. Very Good+ ... $5.99
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!)
Masaru Imada & Four Trombones —
Super Trombone ... CD King (Japan), Mid 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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.)
Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited —
Innocent Canon ... CD King (Japan), 1971. New Copy ... 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
(SHM-CD pressing.)
CTI/King (Japan), 1972. Used ... $12.99
Proof that Milt Jackson was easily the hippest member of the Modern Jazz Quartet – and one of the few who could really open up into different sounds away from that combo! This sweet 70s set for CTI is totally great – a whole new chapter for Jackson's vibes, and a real re-setting of the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Blu Spec CD , includes obi.)
Elvin Jones —
Giant Steps ... LP King (Japan), 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Wonderful – and the best side of Elvin Jones – stretched out, spiritual, with a loping post-Coltrane groove that's handled perfectly by the group! Frank Foster plays soprano and tenor sax in the lead, and although the record has a largeish group of Japanese players behind him and Elvin ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kimiko Kasai —
Just Friends ... CD London/King (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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.)
King/Sundazed, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
A well-titled record, as Albert King here plays with the large sound and big tone that would make him one of the best up-and-coming bluesmen of the 60s – a key player in the already-electrified generation, and possibly the greatest example of the new confidence that was coming into the genre ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RTI pressed red vinyl!)
King/Sundazed, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
Hardly the surf album you might expect from the title – although the set is a killer batch of guitar instrumentals – with more than enough power to blow any west coast groups right off the beach! At this early point in his career, Freddie King is way more than just a blues guitarist, ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(RTI pressed blue vinyl!)
Freddy King —
Let's Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King ... CD King, Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily 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
Candid/King (Japan), 1961. Used ... $16.99
There's nothing Straight Ahead about this record – as the album's one of the first bold statements of modernism from Abbey Lincoln – and the kind of set that builds nicely from the vocal experiments she was doing with Max Roach at the time! The group here is almost one of those ... (Vocalists) read more CD
(Out of print and still sealed with obi!)
King, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Little Willie John —
Complete Hit Singles – A's & B's ... CD King/Real Gone, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Amazing sounds from one of the all-time greats – the legendary Little Willie John – not only a key inspiration to James Brown, but one of the formative forces in soul music at the start of the 60s! The material here was cut by King Records at the height of its R&B years, but it ... (Soul) read more CD
King, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
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+ ... $11.99
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+ ... $11.99
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 ... $9.99
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.)
King (Japan), Mid 60s. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $14.99
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 ... Temporarily 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.)
Helen Merrill —
Helen Merrill In Tokyo ... CD King (Japan), 1963. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
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 ... $9.99
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 ... $9.99
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 ... $9.99
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.)
Yoshiaki Miyanoue —
Song For Wes ... CD King (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The Wes here, of course, is Wes Montgomery – a great inspiration for this excellent quartet session from Japanese guitarist Yoshiaki Miyanoue! Things are relatively bare bones, and basic – more the Wes Montgomery small combo modes of the earliest years – as Miyanoue plays with a ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
Akira Miyazawa —
Akira Miyazawa (aka Yamame) ... CD King (Japan), 1962. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
If the cover image of a Akira Miyazawa fishing in a trout stream wasn't already enough to make us love this one, the music on the disc certainly is – as the album's a real shining jewel in the Japanese jazz scene of the 60s, the kind of record that really set a whole new standard for the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
King (Japan), 1985. New Copy ... $9.99
One of our favorite Japanese jazz players of all time – still sounding wonderful on this date from the mid 80s! Akira Miyazawa's easily the most soulful tenorist to come out of the Japanese scene of the 60s – and here, he works with a free, open approach to his horn that almost reminds ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHMCD pressing.)
King, 1946. Very Good+ ... $3.99
King/Mr Bongo (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
60s jazz meets Japanese bamboo flute – all in a session with a great mix of groovy and exotic touches! The record's a unique meeting of jazz and folkloric elements – done in a style that's a bit like some of the late 60s sessions of this nature on MPS, but a fair bit groovier overall ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Bamboo ... LP 26.99
King/Mr Bongo (UK), Late 60s. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 28.98
60s jazz meets Japanese bamboo flute – all in a session with a great mix of groovy and exotic touches! The record's a unique meeting of jazz and folkloric elements – done in a style that's a bit like some of the late 60s sessions of this nature on MPS, but a fair bit groovier overall ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bamboo ... CD 10.99
King (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $18.99
Electric funk, with some mighty nice horns – a mix of saxes from Takeru Muraoka – plus trumpet and flugelhorn from Susumo Kazuhara too! We're not sure, but it almost feels as if Takeru's a bit overdubbed – using alto, tenor, and soprano together at various points to give the ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
Seiichi Nakamura —
First Contact – Live At The Rob Roy ... CD King (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A stone smoker from tenorist Seiichi Nakamura – thanks partly to some great trombone from Shigeharu Mukai! Shige's one of our favorite Japanese trombonists from the 70s, and he really gives this session a deep degree of soul – working strongly in the frontline with Seiichi, and getting ... (Jazz) read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing!)
