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 Jazz Music LP

Count Basie And His Orchestra - Basie Straight Ahead (SLPD 525)

GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Dot Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP.
Record label: Dot Records. UK
Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34173slpd525 letrB

About this Record: Historic and absolutely thrilling! Count Basie's 1968 recording for Dot Records, released in the UK as SLPD 525, marks the first collaboration between the great bandleader and arranger Sammy Nestico, who composed and conducted all nine original pieces. Recorded at TTG Studios in Hollywood, it's a beautifully crisp, swinging set that perfectly balances Basie's trademark groove with fresh, accessible big band writing. Standout soloists Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Eric Dixon shine magnificently throughout.


 Jazz Music LP

Count Basie And His Orchestra - Count Basie Classics (TFL 5077)

GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Fontana Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP.
Record label: Fontana Records. UK
Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34172tfl5077 letrB

About this Record: What a gem! Released on Fontana in 1960, this Count Basie compilation draws on some of the orchestra's finest classic recordings, showcasing the big band at the height of its golden-era power and elegance. The swinging precision of the brass and reed sections, underpinned by Basie's characteristically sparse but perfectly placed piano, makes this a wonderfully joyful introduction to one of jazz's most important and enduringly popular orchestras.


 Jazz Music LP

Count Basie And His Orchestra - Basie's In The Bag (MUPS 300)

GBP 8.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, MCA Records. UK release from 1972. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie And His Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP.
Record label: MCA Records. UK
Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34170mups300 letrB



 Jazz Music LP

Gil Evans, The Monday Night Orchestra - Bud And Bird (Live At Sweet Basil) (K19P 6455-6)

GBP 34.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Electric-Bird Records. Germany release from 1987. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Gil Evans, The Monday Night Orchestra. Classic Free Jazz music LP. Double LP housed in a standard jacket.
Record label: Electric-Bird Records. Germany
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34168k19p64556 letrE

About this Record: Simply breathtaking! Recorded live at the legendary Sweet Basil club in New York on 1 and 22 December 1986 and released in Japan on the Electric Bird label as a gatefold double album, this stunning two-LP set captures the extraordinary Gil Evans and his Monday Night Orchestra paying magnificent tribute to Bud Powell and Charlie Parker. It went on to win Evans his one and only Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance by a Big Band. A glorious, richly orchestrated, and deeply moving final chapter from one of jazz's greatest arrangers.


 Jazz Music LP

Pete Rugolo And His Orchestra - Adventures In Rhythm (LSP 15560)

GBP 11.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, CBS Records. Spain release from 1984. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Spanish re-issue. Comes with the original inner sleeve. Comes with the original notes sheet. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play.
Record label: CBS Records. Spain
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX
Stock: 1. Item: RM34161lsp15560 letrR

About this Record: Get ready to be dazzled! Originally released on Capitol in 1955, this exhilarating album features arranger and composer Pete Rugolo leading his orchestra through a programme of brilliantly inventive original compositions that perfectly capture the energy and ambition of mid-1950s progressive jazz. Rugolo's writing bursts with rhythmic vitality and harmonic daring, pushing the big band format into genuinely adventurous new territory. An essential document of West Coast jazz at its most creative and forward-thinking, and enormously enjoyable listening even all these decades later.


 Jazz Music LP

Pete Rugolo And His Orchestra with The Rugolettes - Rugolomania (LSP 15826)

GBP 11.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, CBS Records. Spain release from 1986. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra with The Rugolettes. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Spanish re-issue. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Lovely fresh and clean copy.
Record label: CBS Records. Spain
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX
Stock: 1. Item: RM34160lsp15826 letrR

About this Record: Colourful, inventive, and enormous fun! Originally released on Capitol in 1954 and reissued on RCA in Europe, Pete Rugolo's 'Rugolomania' features the composer and arranger leading his orchestra through a thrilling programme of original works and imaginative arrangements. This is progressive jazz with a genuinely playful personality — sophisticated enough to reward close listening but with enough sheer swing energy to keep any audience moving. A wonderful showcase for Rugolo's extraordinary gift for orchestral colour and rhythmic invention, featuring some of the finest West Coast session players of the era.


 Jazz Music LP

Pete Rugolo And His Orchestra - Brass In Hi-Fi (MG-20261)

GBP 8.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Mercury Records. Australia release from 1957. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Some light scuffing to record. Some wear to jacket edges. Some wear and tear to jacket. Small drill hole cut out of jacket.
Record label: Mercury Records. Australia
Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG
Stock: 1. Item: RM34159mg20261 letrR

About this Record: What a gloriously vivid big band adventure! Originally released on Mercury in 1956 and reissued on EmArcy as MG-20261, this Sicilian-born arranger Pete Rugolo's showcase for bold, brassy orchestral jazz is a genuine delight. Written entirely for brass instruments with rhythm section support — no woodwinds in sight — the album bursts with energy, colour, and imaginative voicings that show why Rugolo was one of the most creative orchestrators of his era. Dynamic, daring, and hugely enjoyable from start to finish.


 Jazz Music LP

The Pete Rugolo Orchestra - Rugolo Plays Kenton (15PJ-31)

GBP 21.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Mercury Records. Japan release from 1980. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Pete Rugolo Orchestra. Classic Jazz music LP. No OBI strip or insert. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A Japanese vinyl pressing, hard to find outside Japan.
Record label: Mercury Records. Japan
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX
Stock: 1. Item: RM3415615pj31 letrR

About this Record: A thrilling musical love letter! Originally released on Mercury in 1959 and reissued in Japan as 15PJ-31, this magnificent album finds arranger and composer Pete RugoloStan Kenton's chief arranger from 1945 to 1949 — paying tribute to his former boss by reimagining a dozen classic Kenton compositions with fresh, inventive arrangements. Using a stellar West Coast lineup including Shelly Manne, Bud Shank, Bob Cooper, Buddy Childers, and Frank Rosolino, Rugolo doesn't merely recreate the past but brings new life and colour to each magnificent piece.


 Jazz Music LP

Tony Scott Septet, Milt Bernhart And His Orchestra - Tony Scott Septet, Milt Bernhart And His Orchestra (NL-45961)

GBP 21.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, RCA Records. Spain release from 1985. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Tony Scott Septet, Milt Bernhart and His Orchestra. Classic Cool Jazz music LP. Spanish issue. The vinyl record appears to have had little or no play. Lovely fresh and clean copy.
Record label: RCA Records. Spain
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX
Stock: 1. Item: RM34142nl45961 letrS

About this Record: This session presents the combined talents of the Tony Scott Septet and the orchestra of Milt Bernhart, resulting in richly arranged performances full of energy and sophistication. Clarinet and ensemble passages are balanced by impressive orchestral textures, creating a varied and engaging programme. The album highlights the versatility of both leaders while offering listeners an enjoyable blend of modern jazz and big band traditions.


 Jazz Music LP

The Count Basie Orchestra, B. B. King - The Stereophonic Sound Of Count Basie (X-BO-702)

GBP 11.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Bright-Orange Records. USA release from 1979. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from The Count Basie Orchestra, B. B. King. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A United States vinyl pressing, hard to find outside the USA.
Record label: Bright-Orange Records. USA
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX
Stock: 1. Item: RM34129xbo702 letrB

About this Record: The collaboration between The Count Basie Orchestra and B. B. King creates a fascinating blend of big band swing and blues expression. Powerful brass sections support King's distinctive guitar and vocal style, producing performances filled with warmth and energy. The stereophonic recording enhances the spacious arrangements, allowing listeners to appreciate both the orchestra's precision and the emotional depth that B. B. King brings to the music.


 Jazz Music LP

Count Basie And His Orchestra - The Swinging Count! (MV 2646)

GBP 24.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Verve Records. Japan release from 1979. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie and His Orchestra. Classic Big Band Jazz music LP. Comes with the original Japanese notes sheet. No OBI strip. Lovely fresh and clean copy. A Japanese vinyl pressing, hard to find outside Japan.
Record label: Verve Records. Japan
Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX
Stock: 1. Item: RM34128mv2646 letrB

About this Record: Count Basie and his orchestra deliver a spirited collection of swinging performances that capture the band's effortless precision and infectious rhythm. Rich brass arrangements, driving rhythms and polished ensemble work make this album a joyful celebration of big band jazz. The recording showcases the orchestra at full strength, offering lively dance numbers and elegant ballads that continue to demonstrate why Count Basie remains a towering figure in jazz history.


 Jazz Music LP

Count Basie - This Time By Basie! Hits Of The 50's and 60's (R 6070)

GBP 8.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Reprise Records. UK release from 1963. Jazz music vinyl record LP release from Count Basie. Classic Jazz music LP. Some scuffing to record. Housed in a flip back style jacket.
Record label: Reprise Records. UK
Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket VG+
Stock: 1. Item: RM34123r6070 letrB

About this Record: Count Basie reinterprets popular songs from the 1950s and 1960s with his unmistakable big band style. The arrangements bring fresh energy to familiar material, while the orchestra performs with confidence and enthusiasm. The album successfully combines contemporary songs with classic Basie swing, producing a lively and highly enjoyable listening experience.


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