(Late 70s issue, still sealed, with import sticker and index label at the spine.)
George Benson —
Breezin ... LP Warner, 1976. Very Good+ ...
$3.99
A super huge hit for George Benson – and the record that took him from being a funky jazz guitarist into an R&B superstar – opening up sides of his talent that first emerged on his 50s R&B recordings as Little George Benson, but taken here into some very hip 70s territory! The ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Beige label Canadian pressing. Cover has light wear.)
An overlooked Hal Willner project – similar to his tributes to Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus! The set's based around the songs of Kurt Weil – with interesting performances by folks who include Van Dyke Parks, Todd Rundgren, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Carla Bley, and John Zorn. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Titles include "As You Desire Me", "These Things I Offer You", "Tonight I Shall Sleep", "While You Are Gone", "I'll Know", "Nice Work If You Can Get It", "Linger Awhile", "If Someone Had Told Me", "Give Me A Song ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes the score from High Anxiety, plus selections from The Producers, Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Silent Movie! (Soundtracks) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)
Steps Ahead —
Magnetic ... LP Elektra, 1986. Near Mint- ...
$5.99
Tightly grooving mid 80s fusion from Steps Ahead – their last album to feature Michael Brecker – who's killing it here on his electronic wind instrument, plus his old standby tenor sax! Fellow Steps Ahead innovator Mike Mainieri is on vibes and more, with drummer/percussionist Peter ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The album's one of Jackie Gleason's finest – and a perfect demonstration of the lush, romantic backings that he did so well for Capitol during the decade – an approach that was very much in direct contrast to Gleason's pyrotechnic personality in TV comedies, but which was a surprisingly ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label Duophonic pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Sexy Gleason – with titles that include "Pastel Flame", "Violet Mist", "Rapture", "Glamour", and "Perpetual Emotion". (Now Sound) LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has ringwaer, yellowing from age, half split top seam, and a small split at the bottom of the spine.)
Beautiful music for the blue at heart – and the kind of record that really helps get us through a late night after a big breakup! Jackie Gleason is at his moody best here – with orchestrations that are full, but nicely restrained – and some great solo inflections from Bernie ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, and a mostly split top seam, intact at the center and end.)
Paul Desmond —
Paul Desmond ... LP Artists House, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$5.99
Great 70s work from Paul Desmond – a sweet little quartet date that easily rivals his genius live album for A&M from the same stretch! The record's done in the simple, unadorned style that made the short-lived Artist House label so great – a real back to basics setting that's free ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(In the grey border cover, with light edge wear.)
Pete Christlieb/Warne Marsh —
Apogee ... LP Warner, 1978. Very Good+ ...
$2.99
A brilliant set of post-post-post Konitz jazz – a late 70s Warne Marsh session, produced by Donald Fagan and Walter Becker of Steely Dan! Despite the smooth jazz feeling of Becker & Fagan's own work, the pair are completely respectful to Marsh and his twin-tenor frontman Pete Christlieb ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has partially unglued seams, teeny cutout notch.)
Sidney Bechet —
Bechet! ... LP Crescendo, Late 40s. Near Mint- ...
$3.99
Titles include "12th Street Rag", "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead", "Summertime", "September Song", "Wolverine Blues", "Wabash Blues", "Casey Jones", and more. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, and small stained spots in back.)
A bold jazz statement from the young Courtney Pine – and the kind of record that showed that for the first time in many years, the British jazz scene finally had a player who could challenge the US! The set's awash in classic American soul jazz influences – with a particularly strong ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, some aging, year written in marker on both sides, and month/year written in pen in back. Label has a small sticker.)
Work from that rare "living room" tape that Tatum cut famously in the postwar years – with cuts that include "Tenderly", "You're Driving Me Crazy", "Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams", "Night & Day", and "It's The Talk Of The Town". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Joe Sample —
Oasis ... LP MCA, 1985. Very Good+ ...
$3.99
With Leon Ndugu Chancler on drums, linn drum, and timbales; Wilton Felder and Abraham Laboriel, and Nathan East on bass; Dean Parks, Charles Fearing, David T Walker, and Barry Finnerty on guitar; and Paulinho Da Costa on percussion; with David Ervin and Rhett Lawrence on synthesizers. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
Easily one of Ramsey Lewis' most successful records – featuring the hit soul jazz style that he forged with the Young/Holt rhythm combo, honed to perfection before a live crowd at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach. The record's a key part of Ramsey's live recorded output – showing the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
A great little record made by this obscure modernist group! The quartet seems to begin with an MJQ inspired kind of groove – but they're much more soulful than that, and the tracks have a nice jagged sound that well earns them their "contemporary" tag. The lineup is ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 Eye demonstration pressing with deep groove. Plays with some crackle and occasional pop. Cover has some surface wear, aging, spotty blemishes, New Star On Columbia sticker, small dents at the edges, and a Demonstration stamp in back.)
A record that really lives up to its title – as it has bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma really stepping past usual roles for his instrument – into that range of new sounds and styles that was exploding in the bass world after the initial impact of Jaco Pastorius! The instrument's as much a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(German DMM pressing. Cover has minor marks and remnants from sticker removal in front, lightly bent at the bottom left corner, and a small X in marker in back.)
The 70s Count Basie Band in all their glory – recorded live in extremely tight formation at the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival! Despite the live setting, the recording quality here is impeccable – easily on a par with most of the group's studio dates from the decade, especially in the way ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, some surface wear, a name in pen, and a promo stamp.)
14 tracks including "#1", "Pump it Up", "Pusha Man", "Walk With Me", "Fire" featuring Busta Rhymes, "Give Me Reason", and more. 2 bonus tracks on the vinyl – "Real Life In Rap" and "Porno Star". (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
A really cool record from Jerry Hahn – a guitarist who's maybe known for his initial work in jazz, but who steps out here with a very groovy mix of those roots and long-haired, lyrical psychedelic sounds too! The set's got vocals on nearly every track, but Jerry still gets in all these ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has a tiny cut corner, light surface wear.)
An important set that documents a nice patch of King's early vocalese jazz sides – pivotal vocal jazz recordings that were not only enormously popular with listeners around the country, but which also did a heck of a lot in the way of advancing the way that male singers handled lead vocals on ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s green label issue. Cover has some ringwear, edge ewar, and yellowing from age inside the gatefold.)
George Benson —
In Flight ... LP Warner, 1977. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
$5.99
Benson plays his guitar and also sings on some of these tracks, joined by Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar, Ronnie Foster on electric piano & mini-moog, Jorge Dalto on clavinet & acoustic piano, Stanley Banks on bass, Harvey Mason on drums and Ralph MacDonald on percussion. Claus Ogerman ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, with a bumped spot on the opening.)
Heights Of Grass —
Encore! ... LP CMH, 1980. Near Mint- ...
$3.99
A side's worth of material from each of the band leaders with their orchestra! Benny Carter tracks feature sidemen that include Bumps Myers, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, JJ Johnson, and Idrees Sulieman; and Cootie Williams tracks feature Bob Horton, Eddie Vinson, and Sam Taylor. (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has light wear, some aging, and small splits in the spine.)
A compelling set from Bugsy Maugh – a singer who started out in the band of Paul Butterfield, but who emerges here as a vocalist with a really great range, and a mix of jazz, soul, and rootsy elements – almost a Blood Sweat & Tears sort of vibe, but more personal overall! James ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, light ring wear, cutout hole, corner bend.)
Much cooler than you'd guess from the classical-sounding title – thanks to the fact that Roy Ayers plays vibes and Sonny Sharrock plays guitar – and the whole thing was arranged by William Fischer! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(1841 Broadway label pressing. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
(Stereo white dog pressing, with deep groove. Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has a library card pocket, ink stamp, light tape on opening. Label has stickers.)
Titles include "Be Bop Boogie", "These Foolish Things", "DB Blues", "Just You, Just Me", "I Cover The Waterfront", "How High The Moon", and "Sunday". (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Stereo-Pact pressing. Cover has some surface wear and aging.)
A light and dreamy set of Brazilian vocal tracks – recorded in 1967, and featuring the voice of singer Lenita Bruno, a strong 60s talent with a style that's somewhat like Sylvia Telles. Arrangements on the set are by Clare Fischer – who plays piano, organ, and electric harpsichord in a ... (Brazil) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The third album from the mighty Rose Royce – working here in perfect hit formation – with older styles of harmony soul wrapped around some of the best late 70s mainstream funk modes – all produced to perfection by the mighty Norman Whitfield! Whitfield's guidance of the group is ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, and a cutout notch.)
Walter Jackson —
Good To See You ... LP Chi Sound/United Artists, 1978. Very Good+ ...
$1.99
Sophisticated soul from the great Walter Jackson – one of the best voices ever to come out of the Chicago soul scene, and a wonderful interpreter of just about any material! The record's got some wonderful arrangements by Riley Hampton – who worked with Jackson on his earlier sessions ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes UA inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner, minimal wear.)
A very groovy little record! Quire is a harmony group led by Christine Legrand – sister of Michel Legrand, and ex-member of similar groups The Swingle Singers and Les Double Six. The music on the set is very much like that of the latter – in that it's harmony vocal versions of famous ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with small sticker remnants.)
Herbie Mann —
Evolution Of Mann ... LP Atlantic, 1960s/Early 70s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$2.99
Classic Atlantic Records work from Herbie Mann – a sweet selection of soulful gems from his 60s and early 70s recordings for the label! (Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Record club stereo pressing in the textured booklet cover.)
Amazing work from the early, legendary years of Billy Eckstine – that time when he was fronting one of the hippest backing groups a vocalist could hope to have! Eckstine's voice was already becoming the stuff of legend by the time of these recordings – but thanks to contributions from ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue.)
Dick Haymes —
Imagination ... LP Audiophile, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ...
$2.99
Accompanied by Carmen Dragon and Al Lerner's orchestras. (Vocalists) LP, Vinyl record album
Mel Torme & George Shearing —
Top Drawer ... LP Concord, 1983. Near Mint- ...
$3.99
One of the more laidback sets from Shearing and Torme – and we mean that in a good way! Features a very nice version of "Hi Fly", plus a take on "Oleo" that's a nice surprise – as well as "Stardust", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", "What's ... (Vocalists) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An excellent solo set as a leader from drummer Mel Lewis – one that reminds us that he can still cook very strongly away from his big band with trumpeter Thad Jones! The set has Lewis in different groupings with an excellent set of the friends mentioned in the title – a top-shelf ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and aging.)
Graham Parker & The Rumour —
Stick To Me ... LP Mercury, 1977. Near Mint- ...
$1.99
Titles include "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down", "Watch The Moon Come Down", "New York Shuffle", "The Raid", and "The Heat In Harlem". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
With Ken Saydak on vocals, piano, organ, and accordion; Larry Clyman on guitars; Ron Sorin on harmonicas; Gary Krolak on bass guitar and vocals; and Michael Weiss on drums and percussion. (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
One of the true hit jazz albums of the 60s, and a record that's still pretty darn incredible today! Who'd have thought that a jazz recording of the theme to the film "Exodus" could have been such a hit? It was, and the way Eddie handled it forever transformed the face of jazz. Eddie ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Vinyl plays with light surface noise on the first 3 tracks of side 2. Cover is nice.)
Randy Bernsen —
Mo Wasabi ... LP Zebra, 1986. Very Good ...
$2.99
A cooking set of live performances by The Ventures – key proof that their searing guitar sounds weren't just the result of some studio trickery! The set features the group in three different settings – at home in the US, over in the UK, and in Japan – where they enjoyed a huge ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has minimal wear.)
Eagles —
Long Run ... LP Asylum/Elektra, 1979. Very Good Gatefold ...
$4.99
Includes the classic title hit "Long Run" – plus "The Sad Cafe", "Heartache Tonight", "Those Shoes", "Teenage Jail", "King Of Hollywood", and "The Disco Strangler". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(RCA music club pressing. Cover has unglued seam, and light wear.)
Bill Conti —
Rocky ... LP United Artists, 1976. Very Good ...
$3.99
A set that's heavy on strings, but still has some of the nice punch you'd find in the best Ferrante & Teicher albums of the 70s – done in conjunction with producer George Butler, but still with some traces of the old days too! The piano is mostly acoustic, and arrangements often have ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A really beautiful little record from Wade Marcus – one that features Wade's great talents for soulful arranging, but with plenty of jazzy touches over the top! The set's got a decidedly disco feel at times, but also uses main soloists on all tracks – creating a strong sense of the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear, promo stamp.)
Szakcsi —
Sa-Chi ... LP GRP, 1988. Very Good ...
$2.99