Afrique —
Soul Makossa ... CD Mainstream/P-Vine (Japan), 1973. New Copy ...
$16.99
A killer album of Afro Funk – with a very unusual origin! In the wake of Manu Dibango's big hit (and some kind of failure to register the copyright), many many versions of "Soul Makossa" were recorded and released, some good, some bad. This album is a good example of that ... (Soul) read moreCD
Early work from Ted Nugent – working here as the searing lead guitarist of the mighty Amboy Dukes! The Nuge doesn't sing on the set, but his guitar is definitely in the spotlight on most numbers – ripping out with a rawness that beats his later superstar work, and which is free to ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first full album featuring the incredible voice of Janis Joplin, as the singer of Big Brother & The Holding Company! Even at this early point, it's clear that there's some really incredible things happening with this band. Originally released on Mainstream, the production is a bit thin ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo Mainstream pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
The great self-titled Alice Clark LP on Mainstream plus earlier singles for Warner Brothers and unreleased tracks – the complete studio recordings from '68-72 – in one great set! There weren't many vocal albums on the Mainstream label during the early 70s, and this rare soul side is a ... (Soul) read moreCD
(White label pomo. Cover has a cut corner, some wear, and a few small stains.)
Mel Dancy —
Little Lovin ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1972. Used ...
$13.99
We've only ever seen this one record by singer Mel Dancy, and it's a groovy little set that makes us wonder why he never moved on to greater fame! The record's got this mix of soul and jazz at the core – with occasional hints at the territory that would be opened up later in the 70s by ... (Soul) read moreCD
Wild – but pretty darn wonderful stuff! Dizzy's recording here in one of his sparest settings ever – blowing trumpet with accompaniment from the duo of Willie Ruff, bass and French horn, and Dwike Mitchell, piano – working in a mode that's really cool, really stripped down, and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
The soundtrack to the 60s version of Stagecoach – the one with the outrageously beautiful Ann Margaret, Bing Crosby, Red Buttons, Slim Pickens and Alex Cord – with a lavish, though appropriately dust-strewn Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack! This '66 remake may not rival John Ford's landmark ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Shrinkwrap has some marker on the back.)
Eddie Heywood —
Begin The Beguine ... LP Mainstream, Mid 40s. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Al Lucas on bass, and Lem Davis on also sax. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Maurice Jarre —
Collector ... LP Mainstream, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A really beautiful little score by Maurice Jarre – smaller and more intimate than some of his other 60s work, with a number of nice tunes that turn slightly on a small amount of instrumentation. There's a feel here that's pretty dark overall – thin reed parts and a bit of harpsichord ... (Soundtracks) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A haunting album of shorter chamber works by some lesser known avant garde composers of the 60s. The works are all played by the Hamburger Kammersolisten, with direction by Francis Travis – and instrumentation that includes flute, oboe, violin, cello, and piano. The range of composers is ... (Out Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic step forward for singer Morgana King – just the kind of record that really let the vocalist unlock all the sort of special power that would set her apart from the rest for decades to come! Morgana's got this completely distinct approach to jazz singing – a mode that's short ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped corner, light wear, and a promo stamp.)
A fantastic step forward for singer Morgana King – just the kind of record that really let the vocalist unlock all the sort of special power that would set her apart from the rest for decades to come! Morgana's got this completely distinct approach to jazz singing – a mode that's short ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
Irene Kral —
Wonderful Life ... LP Mainstream, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure 60s albums cut by jazz vocalist Irene Kral – and a great little record that shows her to be more of a singer than we expected! Some of the tunes on the set have the straight vocals with band feel of Irene's other albums, but a few more go for a groovier sort of 60s ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a lightly stained corner and a cutout hole.)
Harold Land —
New Shade Of Blue ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1971. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
An overlooked chapter in the Harold Land/Bobby Hutcherson partnership that recorded more famously for Blue Note – a date that's issued here under the tenorist's own name, but which also features equal contributions from Hutcherson on vibes! Tracks have that long, modal quality that has the ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Part of the "Solid Records – Jazz Giants" series!)
Carmen McRae —
Alfie ... LP Mainstream, Late 60s. Very Good+ ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Dionne Warwick may have made the title track a hit, but the tune stands as a great start for this classic 60s album from Carmen McRae – one of those superb gems from a time when the singer was really finding herself – and hitting this mature territory that gave her what she fully ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Mamie's Blues", "The Naked Dance", "Winin' Boy Blues", "The Grave", "Don't You Leave Me Here", "Mister Joe", and more. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
The only album to ever credit producer Bob Shad as a leader – even though the man had been behind so many famous records on labels that include Mainstream, Time, and Mercury! This set has Shad taking the hip vibe of the Mainstream label to the forefront – mixing funky jazz and trippier ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Mauricio Smith —
Bitter Acid ... CD Mainstream/P-Vine (Japan), 1967. Used ...
Out Of Stock
A killer album of hard instrumental Latin soul tracks – one of the few albums ever done by funky reed player Mauricio Smith! On the set, Smith plays flute, alto, and soprano sax – and the record's filled with short little groovers that have a nice choppy sound, and lots of heavy conga ... (Latin) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Clark Terry —
Mumbles ... CD Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1966. Used ...
$11.99
A surprisingly great little record from Clark Terry – filled with warmth, humor, and some really great grooves! The core of the album is the track "Mumbles", one that's based around Terry kind of slurring a scat vocal to a jazzy 60s groove. The track was a minor hit at the time, ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A beautiful collaboration between Sarah Vaughan and Michel Legrand – and easily one of Sarah's greatest albums of the 70s! As he was doing with other singers at the time, Legrand helps Vaughan hit a new level of sophistication here – bringing in tunes that really get past simple pop ... (Vocalists) read moreCD
(Part of the "Solid Records – Jazz Giants" series!)
Jack Wilkins —
Windows ... CD Mainstream/Solid (Japan), 1973. New Copy ...
$13.99
Beautiful work from guitarist Jack Wilkins – maybe one of his cleanest, coolest records of all time – and a set that really demonstrates the rich chromatic power of the young musician! The album's a trio date – with Mike Moore on electric and acoustic bass, and Bill Goodwin on ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Part of the "Solid Records – Jazz Giants" series!)
Beautiful work from guitarist Jack Wilkins – maybe one of his cleanest, coolest records of all time – and a set that really demonstrates the rich chromatic power of the young musician! The album's a trio date – with Mike Moore on electric and acoustic bass, and Bill Goodwin on ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Massively funky work from the Mainstream Records catalog of the early 70s – some of the grittiest, most hard-hitting tracks recorded by the label at the time! Most of the tracks here are short, but pack plenty of punch – that rock-solid approach to jazz funk that Mainstream was putting ... (Funky Compilations) read moreCD