Format: Vinyl Record LP, Columbia Records. USA release from 1955. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Erroll Garner. Classic piano Jazz music LP. A nice copy considering its age. What a title — and what an album! Released on Columbia Records in 1955, Gone-Garner-Gonest is Erroll Garner in full, glorious flight, delivering a magnificent set of standards including I Can't Get Started, Yesterdays, Lullaby In Rhythm, and Bewitched. His unclassifiable piano style — simultaneously rooted in swing and open to modern jazz — is utterly compelling throughout. Garner had the remarkable ability to record three albums in a single day, all in colourful first takes, and the spontaneous energy and invention that characterises this album makes it feel like a live, in-the-moment experience every time the needle drops. Record label: Columbia Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34302colcl617 letrG
Format: Vinyl Record LP, MGM Records. USA release from 1966. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Erroll Garner. Classic piano Jazz music LP. A nice copy considering its age. Bittersweet and absolutely beautiful, Campus Concert holds the distinction of being the final live album Erroll Garner released during his lifetime! Released on MGM Records in 1966 and recorded in 1962, it features the pianist in wonderful form, accompanied by his classic trio and performing for an enthusiastic audience of mostly young fans. Eight jazz standards plus one original make up a programme delivered with Garner's trademark combination of swing-era grandeur and bebop awareness. His ability to sit at the piano and play magnificently without ever reading a note of music was a genuine marvel — and this record proves it gloriously. Record label: MGM Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34301se4361 letrG
Format: Vinyl Record LP, EmArcy Records. USA release from 1954. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Erroll Garner. Classic piano Jazz music LP. A nice copy considering its age. One of the earliest and most delightful Erroll Garner albums to collect, Garnering was released on EmArcy Records in 1955, drawing on studio sessions recorded in New York in 1949 and 1950. Accompanied by bassist John Simmons and drummer Harold 'Doc' West, Garner treats a varied programme — including Deep Purple, Lazy River, Jitterbug Waltz, and the playfully mischievous Scatterbrain — to his signature orchestral, swing-drenched piano style. Every track is freshly minted and completely alive, a testament to the fact that Garner, as one admirer famously noted, never recorded an uninspired solo in his entire career. Record label: EmArcy Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34300mg36026 letrG
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Columbia Records. USA release from 1975. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Erroll Garner. Classic Swing Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a gatefold jacket. This glorious 1975 Columbia double-album gatefold is a wonderful opportunity to revel in the irresistible genius of Erroll Garner! Compiled from his Columbia recordings, it showcases the pianist's utterly distinctive style — left hand striding like a rhythm guitarist, right hand floating melodically behind the beat in his unmistakable way — across a generous programme of jazz standards and originals. Nobody sounded quite like Erroll, and nobody ever will. His playful invention, exuberant swing, and sheer delight in music leap off the vinyl with every single track. A brilliant introduction and a warm reminder of an incomparable talent. Record label: Columbia Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34299pg33424 letrG
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Capitol Records. UK release from 1960. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from George Shearing And The Quintet. Classic Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. Some light scuffing to record. George Shearing's quintet was simply on fire when they played the Crescendo Club on Hollywood's legendary Sunset Strip in March 1958, and this Capitol Records live album captures every thrilling moment! With Emil Richards on vibes, the incomparable Toots Thielemans on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, Percy Brice on drums, and Armando Peraza adding sizzling congas, the group delivers a masterclass in tight, vibrant jazz. From bop classics like Confirmation and Joy Spring to the irresistible Latin bounce of Drume Negrita and Mambo Inn, this is sophisticated, swinging jazz at its most electrifying. Record label: Capitol Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34298t1416 letrS
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Prestige Records. USA release from 1986. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from James Moody. Classic Bop Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a gatefold jacket. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. This double-album Prestige compilation is a magnificent celebration of James Moody's extraordinary early career! Drawn from his acclaimed mid-1950s recordings, it showcases the multi-talented saxophonist and flautist in a variety of inspired settings — from hard-driving bebop septet workouts to soulful small-group swing. His exuberance, his deep musicality, and his ability to tell a story whether on tenor, alto, or flute are all brilliantly on display. As one reviewer perfectly put it, this is a record that captures what makes Moody so wonderful — a player full of soul, thoughtfulness, and sheer joy in every single note. Record label: Prestige Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34297prt24015 letrM
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Dragon Records. Sweden release from 1986. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from James Moody And His Swedish Crowns. Classic Jazz music LP. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Some light wear to jacket edges. Sweden was very good to James Moody, and this superb 1986 compilation on Dragon Records proves it! Originally recorded for the Metronome label in October 1949, these bop-fired sessions find the young Moody alongside some of Sweden's finest jazz musicians in various configurations, from quartets to larger ensembles, featuring players like Gösta Theselius, Lennart Köhlin, and Arne Domnerus. Highlights include Out Of Nowhere, These Foolish Things, Body And Soul, and the cheeky 'I'm In The Mood For Bop.' It's a joyful, historically important document of one of the earliest and most successful American-Scandinavian jazz partnerships. Record label: Dragon Records. Sweden Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34296drlp95 letrM
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Chess Records. Italy release. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from James Moody. Classic Jazz music LP. Italian issue. Some light wear to jacket edges. What a session this was! Recorded at the Nola Penthouse Studio in New York City on 17 and 18 June 1963 and originally released on Argo Records, The Great Day finds James Moody in spectacular company. Arranged and conducted by Tom McIntosh, the lineup reads like a jazz dream — trumpeters Thad Jones and Johnny Coles, flautist Hubert Laws, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Mel Lewis. This was actually the first documented studio encounter between Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, adding extra historic sparkle to an already fantastic record. Moody glides between flute, alto, and tenor with effortless brilliance throughout. Record label: Chess Records. Italy Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34295gch8090 letrM
Jazz Music LP
James Moody - James Moody's Greatest Hits! (PR-7431)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Prestige Records. USA release from 1967. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from James Moody. Classic Bop Jazz music LP. Lovely fresh and clean copy. This is a wonderful chance to hear the young James Moody at his brilliant, adventurous best! Compiled by Prestige Records and drawing on recordings made in Stockholm, Sweden in 1949 with Swedish sidemen including Leppe Sundwall, Gösta Theselius, and Arne Domnerus, the twelve tracks include bebop classics like Lester Leaps In, Indiana, Body & Soul, and the track that would eventually become his signature, the irresistible 'I'm In The Mood For Love.' These concise, punchy performances — originally issued as 78s — showcase the fiery young saxophonist in top form, alternating thrillingly between tenor and alto. Record label: Prestige Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM34294pr7431 letrM
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. UK release from 1967. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Johnny Hodges. Classic Jazz music LP. Housed in a flip back style jacket. A nice copy considering its age. Alto saxophone genius Johnny Hodges is absolutely sublime on this 1967 Verve Records gem! Recorded in New York City during August and October 1966, and produced by the legendary Creed Taylor, the album showcases Hodges' legendary gorgeous tone in peak form, backed by an all-star ensemble featuring trumpeters Snooky Young and Ernie Royal, with lush arrangements by conductor Jimmy Jones. Whether caressing a gorgeous ballad or playfully sauntering through an original blues, Hodges makes every note sing. His stunning interpretation of 'I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me' alone is worth the price of admission. Record label: Verve Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM34293svlp9175 letrH
Jazz Music LP
Count Basie - Jam Session At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975 (2310 750)
GBP 11.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1975. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Jazz Blues music LP. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Housed in a laminated jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Count Basie brought the house down at the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival, and thankfully Norman Granz captured every electrifying moment for Pablo Records! Recorded live on 19 July 1975 in Switzerland, this all-star session features a dream team lineup alongside Basie — trumpeter Roy Eldridge, tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and drummer Louis Bellson. Just three epic tracks — Billie's Bounce, Festival Blues, and Lester Leaps In — but each one bursts with life. A finger-popping, soul-stirring live performance from jazz royalty at its finest. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342922310750 letrB
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Pablo Records. UK release from 1979. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Jazz Blues music LP. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Housed in a laminated jacket. Lovely fresh and clean copy. The third instalment in Count Basie's irresistible Jam series on Pablo Records is a absolute delight! Recorded in 1976 and produced by Norman Granz, it was captured during the same inspired sessions that produced Basie Jam 2, which means the energy and camaraderie among the musicians is absolutely electric. Featuring extended, unhurried performances that let soloists really stretch out, the album showcases the Count's signature laid-back piano genius in a small-group setting that feels relaxed, spontaneous, and joyfully swinging. Highlights include rollicking versions of Moten Swing and Bye Bye Blues that will have you grinning from ear to ear. Record label: Pablo Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM342912310840 letrB